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The all-candidates meeting held in Queenston Wednesday, the first opportunity for the public to OVERVIEW directly question those running in the Oct. 22 mu- nicipal election, remained polite, with no hint of the disrespect or controversy those who frequent social media sites might have expected. All but one of the candidates were present, with 23 Town council hopefuls jammed on the stage of the former Laura Secord elementary school, a stage that was probably last used, and more appropriately sized, for the graduation ALL-CANDIDATES of a class of about 20 Grade 3 students. Re- gional and mayoral candidates were seated at tables on the floor of the old gymnasium, which was packed, some audience members standing. Hosted by the Queenston Residents Association and moderated by Rob and Helena Copeland, the meeting had been moved from the traditional location of the Queenston Library to the former MEETING elementary school to allow for more people, who filled 160 seats. Janis Barlow, executive director of Willowbank School of the Restora- IN QUEENSTON tion Arts, which operates the former elementary school as a second cam- pus, opened the meeting by saying how pleased she was to be able to partner with the QRA and hopes to see more such partnerships. “This is your history and part of your future,” she said. “I hope we can continue to work together.”

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Lake Report event a night to remember

The Lake Report comedian David Green, the punni- Editor est man in town, with a few words being spoken by MPP Wayne Gates, It was a night for the history Lord Mayor Pat Darte, Lake Report books, for both the town of Niagara- reporter Penny Coles and editor on-the-Lake and the independent Richard Harley, and Toni Mori of paper-that-could last Friday, as Mori Gardens. Charles Kopun, jour- crowds of people came to celebrate nalism program director at Niagara the official launch of The Lake College and former senior editor Report. of the Toronto Star, also emailed The parking lot of Mori Gar- some words of congratulations dens was full by the time the event for opening a newspaper at a time started, drawing more than 400 when papers are closing across the people throughout the night to meet country. the paper’s editorial staff and have Gates also decried the closing of an all-around fun time, enjoying newspapers, spoke of the impor- some great music and delicious food tance of a free press and commu- in the garden centre. nity newspapers in particular, and Throughout the night people congratulated Harley for stepping dined on delicacies such as oysters up to the plate and filling a gap and poached shrimp, crab stuffed made when the town’s community mushrooms and carved beef ten- newspaper was closed last fall. derloin with poached lobster — all Continued on Page 2. provided by Goodine Catering. The night was hosted by local Page 2 October 4, 2018 Discover Your Inner Art-trepreneur NEWS Lake Report launch draws crowds

Continued from Front Page. Darte too spoke of the need for a community newspaper, and praised the Lake Report for its concentration on local reporting. Tonie Mori, who generously offered the garden centre as the venue, a stunning location for the event, talked of the void that was left in the com- munity when the Niagara Advance was “retired” last fall. She praised Harley and the Lake Report for filling that void, saying how much Niagara- on-the-Lake residents value their local news. It was also an occasion for the readers and supporters of the Lake Report to meet the rest of the staff, including advertising manager Rob La- mond and arts and entertainment writer Lauren O’Malley. The event included musical performances by Juliet Dunn of the TD Jazz Festival and Laurel and Hulley. “There aren’t many words to describe the feeling you have when so many people in a town come together to support a cause — and I know I may be a bit biased on this, but I think local, in- dependent journalism is a great one,” said Harley, thanking the community for its overwhelming show of support. “Thank you to our readers and advertisers, and to all who have reached out to the paper with story ideas, emailed or written us letters of sup- port, offered financial contributions and to those who have already stopped by the new office to say hi and chat.” Page 3 October 4, 2018 NEWS Candidates square off in Queenston (CONTINUED)

FOR THE FUTURE OF NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE • Deep roots in Niagara • NOTL Advisory Committees • Virgil resident since 2011 • Decade of municipal work • MA in History and MBA • Active local volunteer Penny Coles ers. He has helped residents and infrastructure. He also world — and we live here.” Staff work through issues in the wants a timeline for capital The heritage of the town past and get results, he said, investments in town, and must be preserved, she said, and promised at the Regional more long-term care. while ensuring the quality of Continued from Front Page. level to “work for the good of “People should be able to life residents have come to ... Mark Cherney, the first all, regardless of their poli- age and continue to live in enjoy remains affordable and of four candidates vying tics.” He wants to keep tax NOTL,” he said. He would sustainable. for one seat at the Regional increases to below the cost of work at improvements in Daniel Turner was in his council table to introduce living, and to focus on safer transportation, including first year at Niagara District himself, spoke of his love for walking, cycling and driving the GO train, and ensuring Secondary School when it the community and want- on Regional roads. Managing Niagara becomes more com- closed, and was forced to fin- ing it to remain the best traffic at busy intersections is petitive at attracting invest- ish his high school years out place for his kids to grow key, he said, he wants water- ment and jobs. of town. He attended Brock up. He hopes to help NOTL lines installed on Lakeshore “I’ve talked to you, I’ve University, and his first job get its fair share of Regional Road, and “of course heritage listened to you and I’ve after graduating was working services, see smaller com- preservation is essential.” learned from you,” Betty Di- as a data analyst at Statistics munities such as NOTL have sero, the first of the mayoral Ontario. He then became a a strong voice at the Region, candidates to speak, told the teaching assistant at Brock and have local jobs go to Queenston audience. She University. He said he had local workers. He will sup- People should be said the council term ended no problem dealing with port farmers, and protect the with a lot of unfinished busi- students misbehaving in unique culture, architecture able“ to age and continue ness, and the the next term class, and will know how and heritage of the town, he to live in NOTL, must come together “with a to keep order at a council said. united voice,” with no more meeting. He’s also worked in Chuck McShane, a local - GARY” ZELEPA JR. deferrels, and no delays to the Niagara Region planning business person, long-time completing the Official Plan. department, where he became resident of NOTL and com- “We need to know where we frustrated with Regional gov- munity volunteer, told the Also offering experience are, where we’re going, and ernment. As lord mayor, he crowd he ran without success as a former Town councillor, what’s our plan.” She aims would also have a seat at the as a Progressive Conservative Gary Zalepa Jr., now work- to work toward fixing traffic Region. He promised to put in the last provincial elec- ing in real estate corporate problems in Virgil and St. residents first, and improve tion. He is a Conservative, management, says he’s angry Davids, “which is bursting communication with staff. he said, but is open to ideas with what he sees going on at the seams,” and finishing With the money that was “from all sides.” He will at Regional government, and a master plan for Glendale. spent on consulting regard- tackle the issues that mean wants to get back into serving “For me it’s all about ser- ing a tree bylaw, it should not the most to the NOTL com- his community, this time at vice,” she said, which means have been rushed at the last munity, including finding a the Regional council table. meeting with, talking to and minute, he said, also citing balance between development listening to residents, and ex- the St. Davids pool as another and heritage preservation, pecting everyone on council issue that has been handled supporting more housing for to do the same. About sup- badly. It’s seven years past its seniors, and seeking better We need to porting the farming com- life expectancy, and again, traffic management. And like know where we are, munity, she said, “We have to at the last minute council voters, he said, he wants a “ listen to them, we have to cel- approved spending money on Regional council that demon- where we’re going, and ebrate them, and sometimes a consultant, but during its strates transparency, integrity what’s our plan. we have to leave them alone term, didn’t pursue grants or and accountability. and let them get on with their other sources for funding to Dave Lepp, life-long - BETTY” DISERO farming.” She also spoke of help pay for a new pool, he resident of NOTL, brings the reasons to celebrate the said. He promised to work experience to the table, He promised to work hard town, reminding the audience toward a “precise, actionable with 18 years as a Town at improving cooperation of the many firsts in NOTL, and accountable” Official councillor and two terms between the Town, the Lord including being the location Plan, which he said is far as Regional representative. Mayor and Regional council, of the first legislation enacted from where it needs to be, He was a founder of Lepp and to work with the Region in the British empire that despite the money that’s been Farms, which evolved to St. on some of the current issues led to the abolishment of spent on it. Davids Produce, and is now that haven’t been solved suc- slavery, and “changed the Continued on Page 7. director of Vineland Grow- cessfully, such as road safety lives of everyone around the Advertising inquiries? Email [email protected] Page 4 October 4, 2018

Editor-In-Chief: Richard Harley Publisher: Niagara Now Design: Richard Harley Contributors: Richard Harley, Penny Coles, Lauren O’Malley, The Lake Report Rob Lamond, Denise Ascenzo, Owen Bjorgan, Writers’ Circle Editorial: Thank you to all who attended

Richard Harley You’re plan to show our appreciation Editor by continuing to provide the best newspaper possible. Along with everyone at The If I’m going to be com- (still) Lake Report, I would like to pletely honest, I think in any extend a thank you to every- business, it’s the starting one who attended our launch point that’s the scariest. event last Friday. It was great As a business owner, espe- invited to see all of you. cially a new one, you stay up While there wasn’t a lot late worrying if you’ve done of time for me to chat with things right, or at the very Did you miss our launch party Sept. 28? guests given how busy the least well-enough. Not to worry — The Lake Report invites you to attend event was, it was incredible Being a young man, I’ve our second launch party this Oct. 6 at the Community to shake hands with so many had a great deal of these Centre. members of our community. worries. The afternoon will include a chance to meet the paper’s It was a great indication of I’ve wondered if the paper support what we’re doing as a again, and I hope everyone editorial team, mingle with other locals and enjoy some how many people are follow- is doing the right thing at local independent newspaper had a good time, because light refreshments provided by Sweets and Swirls Cafe. ing the paper and enjoying times, and if people are truly was truly amazing, not just seeing you there inspires the The day will also be the final draw day for our raffle the Lake Report’s journalism. paying attention. for our paper, but for the state paper more than ever to strive prizes, with all funds going towards keeping the paper To see that gave all of us on We strive to operate with of journalism — a crucial for the highest standards of free and independent. the team the feeling that our integrity, and I think we do a part of any free govern- journalism, which means The meet-and-greet will start at 10 a.m. and and end at hard work is appreciated. good job, but sometimes — at ment, which as MPP Wayne tackling the tough issues It was, and I know I use least in the beginning — you Gates pointed out during his when it’s necessary, trying 1 p.m. this word frequently, over- can get hit with a sense of speech, is under attack. to be as timely as possible, All local residents are invited. whelming — in the best way what some call “imposter And we intend to keep doing our research, and cor- The paper extends thanks to Miguel Mori for helping possible. syndrome.” picking up the scalpel, and recting our mistakes when coordinate this event and to Erin and James Lockard for For me, to hear words from It’s the medical student doing our best to serve each they inevitably happen. the snacks, and to all of our readers, advertisers, donors, Penny Coles, local politi- who picks up the scalpel for individual in the community contributors, all of whom have made the launch of this cians, and to receive encour- the first time in an operating by offering them news and paper a greater success than we could have imagined in a agement from so many mem- room and thinks, “but I’m local stories that are for them [email protected] short time. bers of our community was a just me.” and about them, and not fil- humbling experience — one Seeing so many members tered through a partisan lens. The Lake Report I won’t forget. I and the paper of the community show up to I have to say thank you Letter to the editor: At least ugly social media tendencies haven’t bled into Re: Terry Mactaggart “The call,” Sept. 20, 2018. Terry Mactaggart notes a recent study of “Best Places face-to-face arguments during this election — so far to Live in Canada” indicated that NOTL had slipped 53 points in ranking last year from 55th to 107th place. Penny Coles them if they win a council One additional explanation for this may be the hor- Opinion seat. The election edition rendous experience and lengthy time it takes to travel be- published by the Lake Report tween NOTL and Toronto on the QEW, which may deter has received a very posi- With a few candidates’ both tourists and people seeking to live here. Not only meetings for the upcom- tive response, and is also a is the QEW an unsightly, noisy, smelly drive, downright ing municipal election now good source, offering pretty behind us, it’s reassuring that much the same information frightening in inclement weather, wind, rain, snow, with the impact of social media candidates are disseminating numerous large trucks to navigate around, most know on election campaigns, and at meetings. If you have a there are consistent and frequent gridlocked points along in particular the dynamics question and you can’t make the route. Where, years ago, it took 1.5 hours to make it to a meeting, reach out to of the Niagara-on-the-Lake the drive, now it is consistently two-plus hours. There no the candidates and get their community, has not reared its longer seems to be a good time to make the drive where head at those meetings. answer first-hand. one can expect conditions to be less congested. In recent weeks, some of That seems especially im- the more disturbing com- portant for this election and The GO bus is no alternative as it faces the same chal- ments — accusations that at this time in NOTL, when lenges as drivers of cars with the added inconveniences question. The only hint of spect for the process and for can’t be substantiated and there will be at least four new of getting to and from the bus, cost, etc. The GO train is anything resembling what each other. Of the candidates attacks on character — seem candidates winning one of we’ve seen on social media who are using social media somewhat better but is also limited as one has to drive to quite horrifying and very eight seats, and a plethora of is the odd comment by some as part of their campaign, Burlington and park and then catch the train. divisive, presumably in an possibilities for those casting candidates talking about most do so in a manner that is One hopes City Council will include this issue of im- attempt to win support for that vote. the need for change, or the helpful, rather than being in proving transit to and from NOTL and Toronto in its dis- certain candidates. But here’s a plea for those occasional reference to prob- attack mode. There was a fear among who have been involved in cussions to create a desirable future for NOTL. Working lems not resolved in a timely It is worth saying that no organizers of candidates’ some of the nasty election- with Metrolinx, Toronto City Council and the province, manner during the last term voter should make a decision meetings, and some candi- eering on Facebook to think NOTL city councilors are encouraged to appropriately of council — nothing that has based on what they may have dates, that those attacks, from twice before launching or been remotely representative read on Facebook, which assess the issues, identify the problems and come up with possibly well-meaning but engaging in such discussions. of recent Facebook threads, presents a distorted view of viable solutions to improve our town. misguided supporters, would It’s probably not winning and certainly nothing more the truth. The all-candidates bring a level of nastiness to anyone votes, may in fact do Sincerely, Melanie Morris, NOTL resident. than can be expected at an meetings are by far the most the meetings that hasn’t been more harm than good for the all-candidates meeting. helpful for reaching a deci- seen in NOTL before. candidate it supports, and What that says is although sion. Although much of what Fortunately, that hasn’t hap- it’s not at all healthy for this some prospective voters are is said is repetitive — every Correction from TLR pened, in fact it’s been quite community of people who expressing their opinions candidate must feel com- In our recently released special edition there have been the opposite, at least so far. will continue to live side-by- openly, repeatedly and some pelled to say they support a couple of errors spotted. Firstly, Stuart McCormack’s Candidates without excep- side long after the election is might think more harshly heritage preservation and name was spelled incorrectly. The paper apologizes to tion have been extremely over, with the remembrance than necessary to make a a speedy resolution to the McCormack for any inconvenience caused. Secondly, polite and respectful, as have of harsh words that cannot be point on Facebook, in the Official Plan — it’s still best Dan Turner’s name was not included in the second the questions posed to them. unsaid, battles waged that no- real world, the candidates are to hear them say it in person, “by candidate” index. Likewise, the paper apologizes There have been no signs body won, and a divide that to Turner for any inconvenience. McCormack is seek- keeping themselves removed to get at least a brief glimpse of questions with hidden may not easily be overcome. ing election as town councillor and Turner is seeking from that style of campaign- into who they are and what agendas, no slurs against And for all that, what does it election as lord mayor. The paper continues its pledge to ing. They’ve displayed re- might be expected from any candidate cloaked in a accomplish? correct inaccuracies and hold itself accountable. Page 5 October 4 , 2018 NEWS NOTL receives national heritage award

Penny Coles agara Foundation, the NOTL conservation groups is also heritage organizations have MEET THE Staff Conservancy, the Town’s an- considered. been doing.” nual heritage awards, and the In NOTL, heritage is While NOTL’s 2017 Niagara-on-the-Lake has many successes, such as the guided and celebrated by international award is often received a national heritage Landscape of Nations memo- public policies and programs referred to as “the pret- conservation award from rial in Queenston Heights and as well as through private tiest town,” it means so Communities in Bloom, the the Voices of Freedom Park residents and group efforts, much more, said Disero—it organization that last year on Regent Street which will the CIB press release said. includes heritage preserva- chose the town to receive the officially open Nov. 2. “Town council is proactive tion, floral displays, tidiness, top, five gold bloom award for These are all the elements in upholding standards for celebration of culture and communities of its size. that help keep heritage sites in conservation and preserva- volunteerism. This year, instead of con- town “animated and dynamic” tion of its numerous heritage NOTL also won the 2017 tinuing on in the competition for visitors, said Disero. properties, villages and at- special mention for volunteer for an overall win, which The Outstanding Achieve- tributes,” as well as Canada’s leadership and an outstand- requires extensive prepara- ment Award for Heritage first federally-recognized ing achievement award for tion and judging, the NOTL Conservation looks at efforts heritage district, the press floral displays. Communities in Bloom to preserve natural heritage release said. What happens next year committee decided to take a within the community, with Winning an award for is up to the next council, break from that level of activ- focus on the integration of heritage conservation is es- said Disero—a decision will ity and concentrate on what is landscape and streetscapes in pecially exciting, said Disero, be made whether to enter called an “unevaluated” entry built heritage, the Communi- because of its importance to another level of CIB competi- for the heritage award, said ties in Bloom press release the town. tion, or another unevaluated Betty Disero, chair of the says. It includes heritage “The more people recog- entry as they did this year. committee. Working with pertaining to monuments, nize how significant our heri- parks and recreation man- memorials, artifacts, muse- tage is, the more people will ager Kevin Turcotte, she ums and history, archives, come to see how significant compiled an entry listing the traditions, customs, festivals our country is in the con- organizations and programs and celebrations in relation tributions we’ve made,” she in town dedicated to heritage to parks and green spaces. said. “That’s really important FAMILY preservation, such as the Ni- Participation of groups such to us. For me, it’s amazing. as historical societies and I’m so proud of what our Infamous wild turkey killed Niagara’s Lauren O’Malley to send it eight feet away, and abnormal. Moving a danger OPIN make his escape. doesn’t eliminate that danger, People driving by took it only puts other people or The infamous angry wild pictures of the event — as animals at risk. turkey near Fort George has they have done in many re- The agencies involved been killed. ports of these attacks. No one spent several days observ- Parks Canada released the called for help, because the ing the situation, confirming following statement regarding perception of this particular there was only one aggressive the turkey on Saturday: animal is that it is inherently animal of this breed, and “Public safety and the hilarious. planning for the safest pos- safety of visitors is a top “The animal” was about sible outcome. priority for Parks Canada. four feet tall, had a wingspan Here is more from the On September 28, Parks A wild animal was behav- of approximately five feet, Parks Canada statement: Anticipated Release Canada, with the assistance ing erratically and danger- and had a dangerous beak and “Trained Parks Canada of Niagara Parks Commis- ously, attacking vulnerable razor-sharp talons with which resource conservation pro- most sion Police and the Niagara people and vehicles without he drew blood from innocent fessionals from the South- Regional Police, removed a any provocation. Several people more than once. western Ontario Field Unit wild turkey that was involved people were injured as a re- The three groups respon- assisted local staff with in multiple incidents in the sult of this animal’s actions. sible for the safety of the the removal. The operation Niagara-on-the-Lake region, Residents were avoiding people on this animal’s cho- was coordinated with the displaying bold behaviours certain areas of town for fear sen turf are Parks Canada, Niagara Parks Commission towards people.” of being hurt by the animal. the NPC and the NRP, and Police and the Niagara Re- “This action was taken The animal was not neither of these organizations gional Police, who provided after serious consideration. It responding normally to ever found this wild animal traffic control along Queens was not an easy decision for the suggestions made by amusing. They respected it, Parade, which was closed Konzelmann Family Reserve Series Parks Canada staff, but in the trained professionals from studied it thoroughly, and from the Fort George Na- end, it was a necessary action such reputable organizations ultimately acknowledged it tional Historic Site parking to ensure visitor and public as the Ministry of Natural for the threat it was — and to John Street for approxi- safety in the vicinity of Fort Resources, which advised then spent a great deal of mately 10 minutes.” George National Historic “ignore it and it will leave concerted effort determining Interestingly, the likely Site. Parks Canada reviewed you alone. If it does approach every possible eventuality. reason it took from early Have an opinion all options and relocating the menacingly, try scaring it by In the many conversa- incidents in May until the turkey was determined not to making yourself as large and tions the Lake Report had end of September to resolve be a feasible option.” as loud as possible.” with the various entities the situation seems to be the you want heard? We can do the Monty Gus Calderone ignored the involved, each representa- inherent comedy behind this Python dead bird sketch and animal and it approached tive was very respectful of wild animal. Send a letter to the editor to laugh for hours; We can make him anyway on the recre- the animal and its breed. Had people been attacked Thanksgiving jokes all the ational path on John Street The very mandates of repeatedly by a fox or a [email protected] way to Oct. 8; but something near the Niagara River Parks Canada and the Niaga- hawk — or a human — there we shouldn’t do is accuse the Parkway. The animal — un- ra Parks Commission include wouldn’t have been shame authorities of being gun- provoked — ultimately flung supporting and protecting and humour, there would happy killers of innocent itself at Calderone’s back, wild animals — unless they have been immediate uproar wildlife. Instead, we give shocking him. He turned are a threat to human safety. and action. Victims would thanks for the return of our to it and roared, lifting his The death of any living be- have called the proper author- public safety. arms in the air. The animal ing is a sad thing. But reloca- ities immediately. was unmoved. Calderon was tion was not an option for this Replace the word “turkey” [email protected] with the word “animal.” forced to kick it hard enough animal, which was clearly

NEW RELEASE! MEET THE KONZELMANN FAMILY RESERVE FAMILY konzelmann.ca Page 6 October 4, 2018 NEWS NOTL’s cost of policing complaint heard at police board meeting Penny Coles fessional way, in order to help and about two per cent of the quickly cut in to answer Col- Staff us get through our challenges.” crime, he said, “and yet we’re lard’s question. “That’s not our Although the town has the paying 12 per cent of the cost mandate. It’s not what we do.” When the police services lowest crime rate, and the across the region. That’s just It’s up to the Province, or the board brought its meeting lowest number of calls in the re- not fair. It’s not fair to our Region, to determine the fund- to the Niagara-on-the-Lake gion, “every call is important,” householders.” ing model, he said. council chamber Thursday, it he said. NOTL has access to the same “I’d be moving on as chair heard a bit of a mixed message “When the police come to services as St. Catharines, he pretty quick if I brought this up from two local politicians. NOTL, they will always do pointed out. Grimsby, West at the board,” Gale said. “It’s “This town of ours is very the best they can, and that’s Lincoln and Pelham also pay not our duty to arrange the proud of the police services and wonderful to know.” more than they should for those funding.” the police services board,” said But as a long-standing same services, he said, and Collard said he’s talked to Lord Mayor Pat Darte in his of- board member of the Asso- probably, as rural communi- the Region, “but the Region ficial welcome to the members ciation of Municipalities of ties, have fewer calls. “There’s hasn’t done it’s job.” of the Niagara Regional Police Ontario, Collard said he has got to be a better way, a more David Barrick, a Regional board. The fact that the board listened over the years to the fair way.” councillor representing Port chose Niagara-on-the-Lake to discussions which have led When needed, the police Colborne and a member of hold one of its regularly sched- to a new way of determining come out and do the job, and the police board, explained uled meetings, Darte said, the cost of police services to do it well. “I’d never be critical why some municipalities “makes the residents feel proud municipalities which employ of the people on the front line wouldn’t support Collard’s and that they’re taken care of.” the Ontario Provincial Police. of the police force because request. While Collard has The police services board Coun. Jim Collard. (Penny Coles) The province, within each they’re all professionals,” he been consistent on this issue has chosen to hold two off-site of its OPP detachments, now said. for his community, it would be have lots of officers available Town councillor now retiring meetings in Niagara com- ensures every community, and “We talked to various com- inconsistent with other local to us. They come when they’re from municipal politics, Col- munities each year to promote every household, with a very munities around the region and municipalities, Barrick said. needed.” lard has been campaigning for awareness of its role of the few exceptions, pays the same we’ve talked to the Region but “There may be winners and The police services and more than a decade to change board, and for board members amount of money, “because clearly there is a mindset we’ve losers” in the current system, board may sometimes get “a the cost of police services to stay in touch with com- police services are like apples, got to get through. We’ve never “but the model just shifts the bad rap” in NOTL, he said, but based on assessment, as it is munity concerns of policing not apples and oranges. When chatted to the police services winners and losers.” “we know and most of the resi- now, to a per-household fee. In issues. The meetings are meant you get a call in NOTL or Port board. You have a voice, and a In the current model based dents know we’re well-taken a presentation that could have to help the board be “proactive Colborne, the police are going role to play in this.” on assessment, if the aver- care of.” been considered his swan song, in engaging, educating and to be there and do the job well,” He asked the board to take age house price in a munici- He mentioned an incident he told the board NOTL is the hearing from by the public,” an he said. a look at a model that works, pality is valued at $1 million, in Virgil a year ago when there prettiest town in the world, and invitation to the meeting said. But neither AMO or the that’s been adopted across the the municipality pays a per was a situation which required the safest town in the Region. Members of the public, council Province has extended that province with a five-year phase- centage, or if it’s valued police assistance, “and in 10 “We clearly don’t have crime members and community discussion to cover regional in, “and bring it home. Your at $250,000, the municipal- minutes we have 30 police in issues very often. But when we groups were invited to attend, police services, he said. officers will still make the same ity pays a per centage of that. town. We’re served very, very do, I’m glad you’re here with speak and ask questions. “I challenge this board to amount of money. “Some would view that as fair,” well.” your team to raise the bar,” he Darte told board members be a voice, to take a look at the “That’s my only request - will said Barrick. The issue, though, Coun. said, making it clear he was not they may “occasionally” have formula that’s funding the OPP this police services board take “It is a never-ending battle Jim Collard pointed out later in criticizing the police service. heard comments of NOTL families, and do it here.” this issue and begin the discus- to try to find fairness,” finished the meeting, is that as good as “Every one of your officers having only two officers in NOTL has three per cent of sion to move it forward?” Collard. “Maybe the Region the service is, NOTL pays too respond, as needed, and they town, but added, “we know we the population of the region “No,” board chair Bob Gale needs to step up and do its job.” much for what it receives. As a respond in a friendly and pro- NRP services board thanked for Police given cycling map Penny Coles support of NPC police Staff

ing strong oversight of the cal, when in fact these are It’s been a little more than Niagara Parks police, and for real live human beings, with a month since the Town’s first your support of the existence families and supporters and bicycle and pedestrian safety of the Niagara Parks police people behind them. We’re map was released, and it’s as a policing force within very fortunate to have these almost sold out already. Niagara Parks Commission,” dedicated and highly trained The map was a project Niagara Regional Police Services Board vice-chair Ken she said, addressing board professionals with great undertaken by the Town’s Gansel (right) presents Police Chief Bryan MacCulloch with members. integrity—that has been my community safety committee, a copy of the NOTL Cycling and Pedestrian Route Map, “The work they do is experience and my observa- at the request of the Town, produced by the The NOTL Community Safety Committee, extraordinary and the breadth tion and I’m very proud to be following many complaints by at a recent meeting of the police services board held in of the work they do is incred- part of that.” residents about safety issues NOTL. (Penny Coles) ible.” Following the meeting, they’ve witnessed, mostly on With the large number of Thomson said the police re- rural roads. During the last year or so, roads, with traffic travelling by Janice Thompson. (File visitors to the area covered ceive criticism often enough Ken Gansel, vice-chair of the safety committee “cre- at high speeds. The issue has photo/Lauren O’Malley) by the NPC police, “it’s a lot but she feels they aren’t likely the Niagara Region Police ated the very first bicycle and become part of the municipal of people they are providing to get the credit they deserve Services board, and a member pedestrian safety map, with election campaign for several Penny Coles safety and security for and I for the work they do, and she of the Town’s safety commit- safety messages on the back,” candidates, some of whom are Staff appreciate the support of this wanted to take the opportu- tee, used the opportunity of the with some assistance from advocating for more bike paths. police board, and that you nity to thank them. services board meeting held the NRP and the Ministry of As a member of the safety Janice Thomson, chair of have continued to support the With more than 125 years in Niagara-on-the-Lake last Transportation, Gansel said. committee, formerly the the Niagara Parks Commis- Niagara Parks police and the of experience serving the week to present Police Chief “I think this is so very Niagara-on-the-Lake Com- sion, took the opportunity of work they do,” said Thomson. needs of the tourism commu- Bryan MacCulloch with one of important - that’s why it’s munity Policing Committee, having the Niagara Region “If I could make a general nity, the Niagara Parks Police the last available copies of the been issued. We have almost 3 which was formed almost 30 Police Services board meet- statement regarding policing service patrols 3,274 acres of popular map. million visitors to NOTL every years, Gansel thanked the ing in Niagara-on-the-Lake in Niagara, through my role parkland along the Niagara The committee had enough year and a fair number come police chief for his support last week to thank mem- at Niagara Parks I’ve had the River Parkway between the money to print 5,000 copies, by bicycle.” in helping the committee to bers for their support of the opportunity to be exposed towns of NOTL and Fort said Gansel, and he wanted to Residents have been com- continue its work. Niagara Parks police. to a lot of the individuals Erie. Their headquarters make sure one found its way plaining for some time about The map is available at the “I would like to thank you who provide these services are located across from the into the hands of the police safety hazards to bicycles, NOTL Chamber of Commerce enormously on behalf of the for us, and when I hear the American Falls in Queen chief and the NRP before the mostly ridden by tourists on office and in the lobby of the Niagara Parks Commission words services or resources it Victoria Park. maps disappeared. wine routes along narrow rural Town Hall. for your continued ongo- sounds so clinical and techni- Page 7 October 4, 2018 NEWS Cont’d: Candidates square off in Queenston

Continued from Page 3 owner and developer, who and nearly been run over tion as priorities. He said by buses as he jogs on the the town is “floundering, Pat Darte, seeking a second has also been involved in roads through the village, so and needs to get back on term as lord mayor, talked several charities, including understands the need to find track.” The Randwood hotel about his roots in NOTL, one that helps the home- solutions. The issues that are development should be built with his four children and less. He believes honesty and important in NOTL are “all according to the 2011 plan, now grandchildren living smart budgeting are needed about quality of life,” he said. he said, not what is cur- nearby. He has experience on council. He recalled the “We can do this and we can rently proposed, and future in the business and tourism days in town before the Shaw maintain it.” He encouraged development must make sector, he said, and has been Festival arrived, and wants to residents to get involved, take sense, reflecting the needs serving the community for help preserve heritage, keep- their voices to council, “and of the town, not the needs of more than 20 years in other ing up the look of the town at the end of the day we can developers. Taking cash in ways, including as a founder to sustain a healthy tourism get results.” lieu of parking from develop- of the Niagara Community sector. He also wants to pro- “I believe in Niagara-on- ers “needs to disappear,” he Foundation, FACS Family vide better public transporta- the-Lake,” said Gary Bur- said, and with the number of Foundation, and many other tion connecting the NOTL roughs, hoping, after serving tourism buses increasing, bus local projects. “After four communities, and proposed as lord mayor, and eight years parking needs to be looked years in office, I’m ready to a train line, possibly with a as a Regional councillor at and a “hop-on, hop-off” continue my service to the steam engine to look histori- with four of those as chair, option considered. community. I’ve learned to earn a seat as a Town “Streets need to be paved, a lot that will help me hit councillor. “I’ve lived here and we need a new traffic the ground running, in my and worked here for most of master plan. Gridlock on Ni- role as mayor and Regional We can do this my life. I love what it is, but agara Stone Road is already councillor.” The relation- and we can maintain it is changing. I want to make here.” ship between the Town and “ it change for the better.” He Gus Koroneos is a lifelong Region is critical for the it ... and at the end wants to ensure developers resident of Niagara now future planning of NOTL, he of the day we can get work with the Town, on plans living in St. Davids with said, referring to the Glendale which work with existing his wife and two little girls. plan, on which he has worked results. infrastructure, and that fit the “They are my inspiration,” he closely with the Region, and - ERWIN WIENS ” vision for the future. “And said. He grew up on a family which will help take develop- we need an official Plan that farm in Smithville, received ment pressure off the rest of states that vision.” The town a science degree from the NOTL. His priorities include also needs to protect its trees, University of Waterloo, and the Official Plan and second- cal, might be the solution. and have bylaws that support then attended a denturist and ary plans, such as the one for Simon Bentall, owner of tourism and the infrastruc- hearing program in Toronto Queenston, protection of the the Scottish Loft on Queen ture it requires to flourish, he before opening practises in Niagara River, traffic safety, Street, has also owned a said. Virgil and in Niagara Falls. and working on solving some cottage rental business in “I want to work for you and He’s running for council, he of the problems Queenston town. He has degrees in with you on council,” said said, “because I want the next residents are experiencing hotel, catering and tourism candidate Sandra O’Connor. generation to see and feel all due to the relocation of the management, has worked as the beauty we have here in jet boat operation to the a historical researcher and town.” He wants to preserve Queenston dock, including helped to designate heritage the cultural heritage and the the buses going though the buildings. “When I get hold agricultural industry, which village each day. Queenston of something I won’t let go Streets need to be fit with his diverse back- is also facing development of it,” he said, adding he ground in health, agriculture issues, he said, and he will would work for all of NOTL, paved, and we need not just the Old Town. He’d “ and business. “I’m beholden work to protect the lifestyle a new traffic master to no one except the residents of the village community. like to see buses connect- plan. Gridlock on of Niagara-on-the-Lake. I Candidate Lauren Goet- ing all the communities that won’t have to declare con- tler is hoping for a seat at the make up NOTL, he said, Niagara Stone Road flicts. I can take part in all council table. She’s lived in more car parking around is already here. discussions on NOTL town town three years and has al- the Old Town, and tougher council.” ways loved it, she said. About consequences for unlicensed - NORM ARSENAULT B&Bs. ” Anne Kurtz-Just is the a year ago things started to She was born and raised third generation of the Kurtz happen that worried her — Stooping below the ceiling in Niagara, went to Brock family living and working including trees being cut of the former elementary University, and had a career in NOTL, she said, with a down by developers. She school stage to speak, Erwin in management with science family farm that goes back 77 talked of neighbourhoods Wiens said he was born in organizations. Since coming years. Farming diversification fighting development, includ- NOTL, attended Laura Sec- to NOTL she has been active began in her grandmother’s ing Randwood Estate, and ord and then Niagara District on many fronts as a volun- kitchen, where she has warned “that could be your Secondary School before teer, including health care, memories of her grandmother fight next year.” The Town heading off to Carleton Uni- Content provided by: while getting up to speed making fruit-filled perogies. needs a completed Official versity. He’s a grape grower on local issues “so I can be When Kurtz was old enough, Plan and a tree bylaw, and with 160 acres of vineyards, www.niagaranow.com / www.lakereport.ca the best councillor I can be she helped make jam with must include residents in the part-owner of a small winery, for you.” Preserving natural, her mother to be sold at a discussions. “If I could get rid and also a member of the Ni- Advertising inquiries? cultural and built heritage roadside stand. “Today such of the jet boats I would,” she agara Regional Police, where Email [email protected] is a priority, she said, as is markets are common,” she said. “I’m not sure we could. he’s had experience with protecting greenspace, trees, said, as her parents led the I think they belong more traffic safety, crisis interven- and addressing the issue of way in value-added agricul- Did you know? towards Niagara Falls.” She tion and crisis management. bus emissions. “We are the ture. It’s time for such opera- said she has no allegiance to As a grower, he understands Niagara Now’s printer sources 100 per cent of stewards of this great com- tions to be recognized in the anyone, other than NOTL. specialty crops, the need for its paper fibre from industry leading paper mills, munity,” she said. She also Official Plan and for the sake “I’m not doing this for a job,” an irrigation system, and the which use quick-growth, sustainable, renewable wants to build trust in the of agriculture, residents and she said, offering to donate importance of the agricultur- plots of land, rather than clear-cutting forests. community, support unique businesses, for the OP to be her council salary back to al industry as well as heritage and sustainable development, completed. Greenspace and The ink is also vegetable based. the town or to a charity. “We preservation. “Lose the farm, and safeguard the farming heritage also “have to be need decisive people and I’m lose the charm,” he said. industry. cherished,” she said. that person.” He’s witnessed first-hand Norm Arsenault sees the Bernhard Peters intro- the smell from the sewage Continued on Page 9 treatment plant in Queenston, Official Plan and transporta- duced himself as a business www.niagaranow.com / www.lakereport.ca Page 8 October 4, 2018 NEWS Dock Area geese “rescued” Local Spotlight: Randy Lakeit

Lauren O’Malley Staff and his horse Thunder Lauren O’Malley Jim Reynolds — unofficial Staff mayor of the Dock Area — was out for a stroll in his neighbourhood recently, and Randy Lakeit and his decided to check on the local horse Thunder could be the fowl. A small flock of mixed poster children for “Canada’s domestic geese had man- friendliest town.” aged to hatch some goslings A modern-day cowboy, earlier this year, and local Lakeit (pronounced Lah-kite) residents (and visitors) have can be seen strolling around been enjoying watching their town astride his rescued progress. standardbred trotter. As he approached the He makes his rounds on flock’s favourite spot, he Dock Area geese. (Lauren O’Malley) weekend evenings, travelling reports he was shocked to from his brother’s farm on Line 1 towards the Commons. see a rather dramatic scene: had been here for years, and the local protocol for animals “I have a friend in a nurs- Two women had nets and could see they were clearly that had been dumped — as ing home in the Falls, and I metal dog crates, and were very healthy. She was happy she had been led to believe thought since I can’t often attempting to catch the birds to release the birds and leave these had been. “I wanted visit her, I can go and visit and place them in the cages. the site, and said she was to be sure that things were the folks at Upper Canada “They seemed to know what confident the birds should being done properly — at Lodge instead. The woman they were doing,” he says. stay exactly where they are.” that time thinking they were in the office there gave me “One woman explained they That woman is Megan abandoned pets essentially.” the thumbs up, so I figure I’m were rescuing these dis- Mostacci, co-owner of the She says she was given the tressed, abandoned domestic go-ahead by the humane good to go.” geese.” He says she went on society to corral the animals Lakeit ambles the sleek to say they would not survive and take them to her sanctu- brown horse up to the nurs- ing home’s common room the winter, and would all They seemed to know ary. die horrible deaths if they When Reynolds and Reid windows once a week, and remained in the wild. what they were doing ... showed up and started ques- the residents within make a “ delighted fuss. Reynolds explained to her tioning the situation, Mo- “One woman explained Man and beast then typi- “Fred Sentineal is the nic- “My job was to eat the this flock has been in this they were rescuing these stacci says it confirmed her area for five years, and there sense that something was not cally make their way to the est man in the world,” says candy,” says Lakeit with his was no reason to traumatize distressed, abandoned right with this whole story. water’s edge for a nice view Lakeit. “He’s always trying trademark smile. and some grass-nibbling, to help everyone, won’t take They also had Willi’s and remove them. domestic geese. She says she was deeply While the birds were relieved to release the birds and then do a round on busy anything in return. And if I Grape Juice, and Judy & hustled into the crates, Reyn- - JIM REYNOLDS and be on her way. “That Queen Street, stopping for ever have a question about Wendy’s Fruit Stand — the ” photos and chats with locals horses, I can always just pop latter of which made it onto olds called the Niagara Falls was the first and last time I and tourists. the pages of National Geo- Humane Society. Reynolds Black Goat Sanctuary in will ever do anything like over and say, ‘Hey Fred….’” “People say. ‘Only in Niaga- graphic in 1974. says the woman claimed Smithville. this,” she says sadly. She and One day this past summer ra,’ and they take pictures and In his 20s Lakeit tried she had their permission Mostacci describes what her partner at the sanctuary Lakeit and a large group of ask me questions. I’m happy his hand at farming mixed to “save” these birds. He still remains something of typically receive animals that equestrians from the Sentin- to talk with them and let them fruit, but it “cost more than it reports the receptionist at the a mystery. She says that a have been rescued from dire eal farm rode their horses pat Thunder,” says Lakeit. produced,” so he moved on to humane society said based on couple of months ago, she situations by animal control to the Wednesday evening About four months ago he a long and successful career what they had been told, they saw a post on the Ontario officers. SupperMarket in town. asked a ferrier friend of his breeding dogs, specifically felt the women were justified Poultry Fanciers and Hobby- Reid and Mostacci both “There were about 15 of us. if he knew of a good, cheap rottweiler and dogue de bor- in rescuing these geese. ists Facebook page. It read, confirm she called him Fred brought a trailer for us to horse. “He said, ‘No, but I deaux (French mastiff) breeds. Reynolds’ next call was to in part, “Is anyone else here within minutes of leaving hitch the horses to.” Memo- know where you can get one He’s sold pets to owners all Ken Reid, NOTL’s canine located in or near the Niagara the scene to reiterate her frus- ries were certainly created for free.’” over Canada, and won many control officer and animal region who want to adopt tration and disappointment. that evening, for riders and Thunder, in a former life, awards and trophies. “One of control representative. some abandoned geese? She wanted him to know, SupperMarket patrons alike. was raced as “Tale to Tell” my young dogues won best Reid says, “I received a call There are 4 adults, 3 white again, “I was misled. I firmly The brief version of and was successful enough Canadian male puppy,” he says from irate residents regard- Embden one brown African/ believe the birds should be Lakeit’s life story follows the that when he fractured both with great pride. ing an issue on site. I came to Toulouse/Chinese cross, and left where they are. It’s an arc of a small agricultural his front legs, his owners Most recently the renais- the scene and understood the 5-6 Embden goslings. Some- established, healthy colony; town and its evolution. He’s decided to let him heal rather sance man does odd jobs, women were called by some- one dumped them on a local clearly not in any distress.” the eighth of nine children than put him down. mainly working for wealthy one local who had witnessed shoreline. They need a proper It is now clear no phone and grew up on a farm. He “I think that’s why he’s so newcomers — “everything the birds suffering and dying home. I will catch them and call was made by a local and his brother Rick — who easy and affectionate now — but roofing,” he said. and had contacted a nearby deliver them. Please let me person concerned about the now owns Caroline Cellars because they babied him so Lakeit straddles distinctly sanctuary to rescue them.” know asap!” birds; that was simply a mis- winery — had ponies when much while he was recovering.” different eras, and seems Having heard Reynolds’ Concerned for the welfare understanding by Reid based they were kids. They had a The horse, who quickly be- to have one foot in the past perspective, and knowing this of these birds in apparent on the facts he was given particularly memorable one came Lakeit’s companion and as he rides his trusty steed flock well from his rounds, distress, Mostacci reached on arrival. The woman who named Thunder. Their par- partner, is 10 years old. The through the changing streets Reid found a simple legal out. “I asked a million ques- posted the rescue request on ents owned Willi’s Variety, only evident souvenir from his of town. The slow clip-clop recourse to have the women tions.” She was told a flock Facebook, and who continued which operated on the land life on the track is a branded of hooves on asphalt are desist. He called Warwick of domestic geese had been to mislead Reid, Mostacci where NOTL Hydro now sits code on his neck. “They use reminiscent of simpler times. Perrin, the Town’s supervi- dumped and were dying. and others, seems to have on Henegan Road. liquid nitrogen which dam- sor of bylaw enforcement, to “I said I would be happy to developed an apparently ages the hair follicles so the determine if there were any help,” she says. inaccurate perspective on the hair comes in white. Did a bylaws being broken in this She arranged to meet the situation. little bit on me, too,” jokes incident. Reid was then able woman who posted the call Perhaps the most distress- Lakeit, who in his early fifties to insist the women release for help on-site at an ap- ing aspect of this tale is the has some white hair mixed in the birds or be charged under pointed time. Upon arrival, fact that this woman actively with the blonde. the trapping bylaw, as they Mostacci was surprised: continues to seek help “sav- The ferrier’s words stayed did not have the appropriate “They looked in great condi- ing” them. Mostacci says the true: The only cost for taking (or any) permits to cage and tion—looked better than most woman told her as recently in Thunder was shipping him remove the wildlife. geese I’ve seen on private as at press time that she is from Vineland to the farm “At this point, one of the properties. I had expected “waiting on city approval to on Line 1 — which happens women told me she’d been the worst.” She confirms she take the geese.” to be directly opposite the misinformed,” says Reid. called the Niagara Falls Hu- Sentineal farm. “She had no idea the geese mane Society to determine Randy Lakeit and his horse Thunder. (Lauren O’Malley)

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Terry Flynn remembers the successful map for safe to bring his 44 years of homes, he said. “Our work is several controversial issues walking and bicycling. She’s experience in the tourism not done in Queenston,” and he’s debated over his years concerned about the impor- and hospitality industry and his is not done on council, he in politics—and although tance of an agricultural map, and decades of community said — taxes need to be kept times change, he said, “we’re which she would like to see involvement to the table for low, there will be a need for a always going to have those is- improved. She has a good un- another four years, along with new CAO, and the impact of sues and controversies.” He’s derstanding of the planning his dedication to truth and the jet boat operation moving worked through the debates process, she said, and smart “straight talk. It’s important to Queenston, which is a real of moving the library, the growth, agricultural preserva- to talk about issues, not concern for residents, must purchase of Willowbank, tion and safe communities around them,” he said. “My be addressed. “Queenston is closing Laura Secord, threats are her priorities. job is to serve people. As a community, a small village of development in Queenston, With a career in retail and a councillor, that was my with a wish to preserve what and also accomplishments customer service, and run- mandate.” He’s proud of his it has, and I get that,” he said. such as a secondary plan for ning a successful business in council record, to have been “I’ve been a business owner the village with participation NOTL, Allan Bisback said he deputy lord mayor, and of his in Virgil for 20 years, and I from the strong ratepayers understands the challenges of record of giving back to the do deliver.” association to come up with keeping customers happy. He community. The issues that solutions. He’s also been wants to change the way the will be important in the next involved in the decision Town makes decisions, and term of council, he said, are to build a new community feels an updated OP is criti- the OP—no more delays— We need to listen to centre, new firehall and the cal. He supports preservation council pressing the Region library complex in the Old of heritage and culture, and to identify heritage areas to “ residents, and work Town, he said, and for the last managing a balance between protect them from intensi- in collaboration term of council, he was chair development and heritage fication, and the need to be while we build plans of the Niagara District Air- with a clear set of deadlines. fiscally responsibly while port Commission. He’s “re- Council, he said, needs to supporting “the quality of life for the future. ally interested” in museums, stop deferring such issues. we all enjoy.” - NORM ARSENAULT and for the future would like Managing traffic safety for Jordon Williams grew up in ” to see a location specifically pedestrians and cyclists is Niagara, and has strong busi- for all local artifacts. also a priority, as is protect- ness and family ties in the RES T A U R A N T ThanksgivingWith OLiV Tasting Room & Restaurant Dinner at Strewn Winery ing the business sector and region—he’s seen what works Andrew Niven grew up N I AGA R A -ON - THE- L AKE encouraging residents to and what doesn’t work. He in NOTL, works in NOTL, “shop local.” The Town must has worked for non-govern- and is raising a family in October 6, 11:30-9pm • October 7, 11-8pm • October 8, 11:30-8pm I’m confident have a qualified CAO to mental agencies and govern- NOTL. He wants to work 1339 Lakeshore Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake solutions can be manage staff and a council ment, and behind the scenes with residents in a “united “ that works as a team to make in federal and provincial partnership,” and to work at found with people in good decisions for residents, politics, and moved back to the Regional level by sitting Dinner Features: this room and others he added. NOTL, which he loves, but “I on Regional committees. “It’s Pumpkin Risotto with Sage Traditional Roasted Turkey Dinner look around and see a lot of a critical time in town,” he Wild Boar Tenderloin Dinner Ratatoille (vegan or vegetarian) like you. troubling issues.” He would said, and he will speak up for Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Maple Pecan Tart - MARK BROWN bring a new, fresh voice to what’s best for the town and ” council, and would like to not support the status quo. It’s important to talk see “smart” development He will support farming, the about issues, not control, keeping taxes low wine industry, balanced eco- RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED: 905.468.1222 or olivtapasnotl.com Clare Cameron grew up “ and making sure “everything nomic growth and improved in Jordan, surrounded by around them. we spend is on something we infrastructure. “To resolve vineyards and orchards, and - JOHN WIENS need.” the issues of the town, we ” always thought of NOTL Martin Mazza, standing have to work together.” as a special place. In 2011 Wendy Cheropita, born and she and her husband moved raised in Niagara, has worked to Virgil “and we’ve never in the wine industry and looked back.” In the last Mark Brown, with busi- To resolve the issues today consults in strategic four years she’s been active ness and municipal politi- of the town, we have planning for small business- on several local committees cal experience in Oakville, “ es. She sees the population and been an advocate for the said he is running to be on to work together. of NOTL aging, a growth in public. Now she’s ready to council “because I care about the wine industry, “fabulous - MARTIN MAZZA put her unique education and this town.” He sees growth ” restaurants and concerts, but experience in the municipal issues, traffic issues, commu- sadly, things are changing.” sector to work, with priorities nity issues, “and people are Developers are not respecting that include heritage preser- feeling disenfranchised,” he the quality of life in NOTL, vation, economic develop- said. “I’m confident solutions she said. “We have to honour ment, supporting agriculture, can be found with people the past, respect the pres- completing a strong OP, and in this room and others like in the old gym in the former ent and imagine the future,” having a more comprehensive you.” He suggests the Town Laura Secord school, said with a strict building code, look at transportation to con- consider “strategic acquisi- “this reminds me of my first architectural standards and nect communities. tion” of heritage properties, time here, when we were complete master and second- Katherine Reid has worked consider options for traffic completing the Queenston ary plans. “We need to listen in the wine industry and solutions and manage them Secondary Plan.” Those to residents, and work in has been at Joseph’s Estate appropriately, protect urban discussions led to the plans collaboration while we build Winery “from day one,” as boundaries, and complete the for the future of the village, plans for the future.” a winemaker. She is also Official Plan. including the school prop- heavily involved in the Lions John Wiens has served one erty — a portion of which organization, and sits on the term on council as deputy is now a village park, and Town’s agriculture commit- lord mayor, a title he earned to saying no to townhouses tee and safety committee, with the most votes in the in Queenston, to restrict which recently produced 2014 election. He hopes development to single-family Pages 10 and 11 PIN ME UP The Lake Report LOCAL CALENDAR

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 4 5 6 Babies and Books - 11 a.m. P.A. Day General Brock’s Regment March to 11:30 a.m. - NOTL Public Healthy Kids Community - 8 a.m. - Queenston Heights Library Challenge: Power Off & Play - Park Drop-in bridge - 1 p.m. to 4 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. - NOTL Public The Farmers’ Market - 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. - NOTL Community Centre Library p.m. - Garrison Village Practical Genealogy - 1 p.m. to NOTL Duplicate Bridge - 1 p.m. Battle of Queenston Heights 3 p.m. - NOTL Public Library to 4 p.m. - NOTL Community commemorative tours - 10 a.m. Minecraft Club - 4 p.m. to 5 Centre to 5 p.m. - Brock’s Monument Don’t forget to come out to second The Lake Report p.m. - NOTL Public Library Drop-in Mah Jong - 1 p.m. to 4 Traditional Powwow - 12 p.m. to launch event Oct. 6! Details on Page 4. Queenston Volunteer p.m. - NOTL Community Centre 5 p.m. - Montebello Park Firefighters Assoc. spaghetti Movie — Avegners: Infinity War Public skating - 1:30 p.m. to 3 dinner - 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - - 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL Public p.m. - Meridian Credit Union Queenston Firehall Library Arena LEGION FISH FRY EVERY THURSDAY! Exhibit & Opening: Kareem Knit-a-Bit - 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Abbas - Attraction - 7 p.m. to NOTL Public Library 9 p.m. - Niagara Pumphouse Queenston Firefighters Arts Centre spaghetti dinner - 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Queenston firehall 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Battle of Queenston Heights Thanksgiving — Statutory Table tennis - 10 a.m. to Tentative Sign Committee Babies and Books - 11 a.m. Healthy Kids Community Scouts Apple Day - 9 a.m. to 3 commemorative tours - 10 Holiday 12 p.m. - NOTL Community Meeting - 9 a.m. - Council to 11:30 a.m. - NOTL Public Challenge: Power Off & Play - p.m. - various locations a.m. to 5 p.m. - Brock’s Centre Chambers Library 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. - NOTL Public Public skating - 1:30 p.m. to 3 Monument Rotary Club of NOTL - 12 Simply STEAM Story Time - 11 Drop-in bridge - 1 p.m. to 4 Library p.m. - Meridian Credit Union Traditional Powwow - 12 p.m. p.m. to 1:30 p.m. - NOTL a.m. to 12 p.m. - NOTL Public p.m. - NOTL Community Centre NOTL Duplicate Bridge - 1 p.m. Arena to 5 p.m. - Montebello Park Community Centre Library DIY beeswax food wraps - 2 to 4 p.m. - NOTL Community 206th anniversary of the Battle Public skating - 1:30 p.m. to 3 NOTL Golden Age Club - Info Health: Chronic Lung p.m. to 3 p.m. - NOTL Public Centre of Queenston Heights - 2 p.m. - p.m. - Meridian Credit Union 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. - NOTL Diseases - 1 p.m. - NOTL Public Library Drop-in Mah Jong - 1 p.m. to 4 Queenston Heights Park Arena Community Centre Library Minecraft Club - 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. - NOTL Community Centre Niagara Rhythm Section with NOTL Ukesters Sunday NOTL Duplicate Bridge Drop-in painting - 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. - NOTL Public Library Knit-a-Bit - 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Chuckee Zehr - 9 p.m. to 12:30 Ukelele Workshop - 3 p.m. - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL p.m. - NOTL Community Centre Building with Brandon - 6 p.m. NOTL Public Library a.m. - The Old Winery to 5 p.m. - NOTL Community Community Centre Fall Trivia League - 6:30 p.m. to to 7 p.m. - NOTL Public Library Scouts Apple Day - 5 p.m. to 9 A Simple Gesture - 9:30 p.m. to Centre The Makeshift - 2 p.m. to 4 9 p.m. - The Exchange Brewery Literary series: Suzette Mayr - p.m. - various locations 12:30 p.m. - The Olde Angel Inn Sunday Songs at the Church - p.m. - NOTL Public Library Wine & Words: Michael Redhill 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Laura Secord Bravo Niagara presents James 3 p.m. - Silversmith Brewing (sold out) - 7:30 p.m. - Colaneri Homestead Ehnes - 7:30 p.m. - St. Mark’s Co Estate Winery Anglican Church 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Public skating - 1:30 p.m. to 3 NOTL Social Club - 10 a.m. - Table tennis - 10 a.m. to Simply STEAM Story Time - 11 Babies and Books - 11 a.m. Healthy Kids Community Public skating - 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Meridian Credit Union Sweets & Swirls Café 12 p.m. - NOTL Community a.m. to 12 p.m. - NOTL Public to 11:30 a.m. - NOTL Public Challenge: Power Off & Play - p.m. - Meridian Credit Union Arena Little Red Tail Hawks - 5 p.m. Centre Library Library 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. - NOTL Public Arena NOTL Ukesters Sunday to 7 p.m. - Niagara Regional Rotary Club of NOTL - 12 NOTL Newcomers Club monthly Drop-in bridge - 1 p.m. to 4 Library Niagara Rhythm Section with Ukelele Workshop - 3 p.m. Native Centre p.m. to 1:30 p.m. - NOTL meeting - 1:30 p.m. - Virgil p.m. - NOTL Community Centre Wayne Gates Office - 1:30 p.m. Dylan Wickens - 9 p.m. to 12:30 to 5 p.m. - NOTL Community Community Pot Luck and Community Centre Greenhouses Minecraft Club - 4 p.m. to 5 to 4 p.m. - NOTL Public Library a.m. - The Old Winery Centre Drumming Night - 5 p.m. to NOTL Golden Age Club - Irrigation Committee - 2 p.m. - p.m. - NOTL Public Library Knit-a-Bit - 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. - STEAK FRY AT THE LEGION - 5:30 Tragedy Ann - 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. 8 p.m. - Niagara Regional 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. - NOTL Operations Boardroom Building with Brandon - 6 p.m. NOTL Public Library p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Silversmith Brewing Co Native Centre Community Centre Drop-in painting - 3 p.m. to 5 to 7 p.m. - NOTL Public Library Phil Lynett - 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. - Trivia Night - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Beer & Books: The Body by NOTL Duplicate Bridge p.m. - NOTL Community Centre Akwe:go Afterschool Program Oast House Brewers Silversmith Brewing Co Stephen King - 7 p.m. - NOTL - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL Fall Trivia League - 6:30 p.m. to - 4:40 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. - Public Library Community Centre 9 p.m. - The Exchange Brewery Niagara Regional Native The Makeshift - 2 p.m. to 4 Birthday Bash w DJ Moose Mike Centre p.m. - NOTL Public Library - 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. - The Olde Committee of Adjustment Angel Inn Hearing - 7 p.m. - Council Chambers

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 4 5 6 Babies and Books - 11 a.m. P.A. Day General Brock’s Regment March to 11:30 a.m. - NOTL Public Healthy Kids Community - 8 a.m. - Queenston Heights Library Challenge: Power Off & Play - Park Drop-in bridge - 1 p.m. to 4 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. - NOTL Public The Farmers’ Market - 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. - NOTL Community Centre Library p.m. - Garrison Village Practical Genealogy - 1 p.m. to NOTL Duplicate Bridge - 1 p.m. Battle of Queenston Heights 3 p.m. - NOTL Public Library to 4 p.m. - NOTL Community commemorative tours - 10 a.m. Minecraft Club - 4 p.m. to 5 Centre to 5 p.m. - Brock’s Monument Don’t forget to come out to second The Lake Report p.m. - NOTL Public Library Drop-in Mah Jong - 1 p.m. to 4 Traditional Powwow - 12 p.m. to launch event Oct. 6! Details on Page 4. Queenston Volunteer p.m. - NOTL Community Centre 5 p.m. - Montebello Park Firefighters Assoc. spaghetti Movie — Avegners: Infinity War Public skating - 1:30 p.m. to 3 dinner - 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - - 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL Public p.m. - Meridian Credit Union Queenston Firehall Library Arena Exhibit & Opening: Kareem Knit-a-Bit - 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Abbas - Attraction - 7 p.m. to NOTL Public Library 9 p.m. - Niagara Pumphouse Queenston Firefighters Arts Centre spaghetti dinner - 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Queenston firehall 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Battle of Queenston Heights Thanksgiving — Statutory Table tennis - 10 a.m. to Tentative Sign Committee Babies and Books - 11 a.m. Healthy Kids Community Scouts Apple Day - 9 a.m. to 3 commemorative tours - 10 Holiday 12 p.m. - NOTL Community Meeting - 9 a.m. - Council to 11:30 a.m. - NOTL Public Challenge: Power Off & Play - p.m. - various locations a.m. to 5 p.m. - Brock’s Centre Chambers Library 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. - NOTL Public Public skating - 1:30 p.m. to 3 Monument Rotary Club of NOTL - 12 Simply STEAM Story Time - 11 Drop-in bridge - 1 p.m. to 4 Library p.m. - Meridian Credit Union Traditional Powwow - 12 p.m. p.m. to 1:30 p.m. - NOTL a.m. to 12 p.m. - NOTL Public p.m. - NOTL Community Centre NOTL Duplicate Bridge - 1 p.m. Arena to 5 p.m. - Montebello Park Community Centre Library DIY beeswax food wraps - 2 to 4 p.m. - NOTL Community 206th anniversary of the Battle Public skating - 1:30 p.m. to 3 NOTL Golden Age Club - Info Health: Chronic Lung p.m. to 3 p.m. - NOTL Public Centre of Queenston Heights - 2 p.m. - p.m. - Meridian Credit Union 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. - NOTL Diseases - 1 p.m. - NOTL Public Library Drop-in Mah Jong - 1 p.m. to 4 Queenston Heights Park Arena Community Centre Library Minecraft Club - 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. - NOTL Community Centre Niagara Rhythm Section with YOUR LOCAL GARDEN EXPERTS NOTL Ukesters Sunday NOTL Duplicate Bridge Drop-in painting - 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. - NOTL Public Library Knit-a-Bit - 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Chuckee Zehr - 9 p.m. to 12:30 SINCE 1974 Ukelele Workshop - 3 p.m. - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL p.m. - NOTL Community Centre Building with Brandon - 6 p.m. NOTL Public Library a.m. - The Old Winery to 5 p.m. - NOTL Community Community Centre Fall Trivia League - 6:30 p.m. to to 7 p.m. - NOTL Public Library Scouts Apple Day - 5 p.m. to 9 A Simple Gesture - 9:30 p.m. to 905·468·7863 · Centre The Makeshift - 2 p.m. to 4 9 p.m. - The Exchange Brewery p.m. - various locations 12:30 p.m. - The Olde Angel Inn www.MoriGardens.com Literary series: Suzette Mayr - 1709 Niagara Stone Rd · NOTL Sunday Songs at the Church - p.m. - NOTL Public Library Wine & Words: Michael Redhill 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Laura Secord Bravo Niagara presents James 3 p.m. - Silversmith Brewing (sold out) - 7:30 p.m. - Colaneri Homestead Ehnes - 7:30 p.m. - St. Mark’s Co Estate Winery Anglican Church 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Public skating - 1:30 p.m. to 3 NOTL Social Club - 10 a.m. - Table tennis - 10 a.m. to Simply STEAM Story Time - 11 Babies and Books - 11 a.m. Healthy Kids Community Public skating - 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Meridian Credit Union Sweets & Swirls Café 12 p.m. - NOTL Community a.m. to 12 p.m. - NOTL Public to 11:30 a.m. - NOTL Public Challenge: Power Off & Play - p.m. - Meridian Credit Union Arena Little Red Tail Hawks - 5 p.m. Centre Library Library 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. - NOTL Public Arena NOTL Ukesters Sunday to 7 p.m. - Niagara Regional Rotary Club of NOTL - 12 NOTL Newcomers Club monthly Drop-in bridge - 1 p.m. to 4 Library Niagara Rhythm Section with Ukelele Workshop - 3 p.m. Native Centre p.m. to 1:30 p.m. - NOTL meeting - 1:30 p.m. - Virgil p.m. - NOTL Community Centre Wayne Gates Office - 1:30 p.m. Dylan Wickens - 9 p.m. to 12:30 to 5 p.m. - NOTL Community Community Pot Luck and Community Centre Greenhouses Minecraft Club - 4 p.m. to 5 to 4 p.m. - NOTL Public Library a.m. - The Old Winery Centre Drumming Night - 5 p.m. to NOTL Golden Age Club - Irrigation Committee - 2 p.m. - p.m. - NOTL Public Library Knit-a-Bit - 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. - STEAK FRY AT THE LEGION - 5:30 Tragedy Ann - 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. 8 p.m. - Niagara Regional 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. - NOTL Operations Boardroom Building with Brandon - 6 p.m. NOTL Public Library p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Silversmith Brewing Co Native Centre Community Centre Drop-in painting - 3 p.m. to 5 to 7 p.m. - NOTL Public Library Phil Lynett - 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. - Trivia Night - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Beer & Books: The Body by NOTL Duplicate Bridge p.m. - NOTL Community Centre Akwe:go Afterschool Program Oast House Brewers Silversmith Brewing Co Stephen King - 7 p.m. - NOTL - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL Fall Trivia League - 6:30 p.m. to - 4:40 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. - Public Library Community Centre 9 p.m. - The Exchange Brewery Niagara Regional Native The Makeshift - 2 p.m. to 4 Birthday Bash w DJ Moose Mike Centre p.m. - NOTL Public Library - 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. - The Olde Committee of Adjustment Angel Inn Hearing - 7 p.m. - Council Chambers

Know of a local event? Tell us. Submit it directly to www.niagaranow.com or send us an email at [email protected] Page 12 October 4, 2018 WRITER’S CIRCLE/SUBMITTED Autumn Vignettes Remembering a theatrical by Richard P. West local couple This Town I came to this town for the first time in 1978 and purchased our first house just before Christmas that year. We liked the town because it had features which broke up the monotony of the grid system of roads, so loved by North Ameri- cans. Being from the UK we were more comfortable with the fascinations of what lies around the next bends in the roads. Clearly not a Roman point of view. Our children went to school here and moved away when they became adults. But they seem to have been the last generation of young people in the town itself. Virgil is now where the young people buy houses and bring up their children. We no longer have schools in Niagara-on-the-Lake old town. No more do we cram into school gymnasiums to see ‘The Wizard of Oz’ or whatever the chil- dren have crafted for our entertainment. In the late ‘80’s and early ‘90’s there was even a small school in the old town, to teach young people the art of acting. It put on superb plays for us, as well. Angela and Herbert Roland. (Supplied) Although I still love the physical environment of the old town of Niagara-on- the-Lake (even with all the development) I do miss the families and especially that special brand of chaos when children are around. Diane Debenham ish family that saw to their English garden where Tony Perhaps in thirty years they will be rebuilding the schools and the town will Submitted education and treated them Van Bridge was a frequent boast numerous street hockey hot spots. I like to think so. with kindness. Herbert soon guest. Friends still remember Leaves Niagara-on-the-Lake has developed an interest in Angela’s annual New Year’s ‘Emily be careful.’ long been home to many the Theatre. As an aspir- culinary triumph, a spec- fascinating and gifted people, ing actor, he apprenticed in tacular Gateau St Honore. Emily peeked out from the pile of leaves she was buried in, giving me a drawn to our little town for Repertory Theatre and one Herbert was the outgoing life puzzled look. its renown as a centre for day found himself playing of the party, while Angela She is playing in those leaves like a small child. It’s hard to imagine she is theatre, music and the arts. opposite a beautiful young stayed quietly in the back- the same eleven year old who has spent most days during the last two summers, Angela and Herbert Roland actress named Angela Clare. ground, providing delicious acting at the Shaw Festival theatre. were two such residents. Angela , born Angela Clare fare with a warm smile. Golf They settled in town after in 1929, was never forthcom- became a passion for Herbert, ‘Little Richard is in there somewhere and he is a lot smaller than you.’ retiring from colourful and ing about her origins and while Angela spoiled her ‘Oh. Dad.’ interesting careers in theatre family. However, she did give five adored cats. Her love of She is really enjoying this game with her two year old brother. He is a tough and television — both in us one fascinating glimpse animals extended to the local little guy but accidents can happen. England and in Canada into her past. One evening, tribe of raccoons, whom she — and it was here that my (perhaps after a second glass fed lavishly, not always to the We’ve lived here for seven years and this is the first time I have really enjoyed husband and I became their of wine) she remarked that approval of neighbours. Her- raking up the leaves from the trees outside the picket fence. Butler St. has a lot friends. she had started her career in bert worshipped her. At one of trees but these three seem to have more leaves than the others on the street. Born in Vienna to a Jewish England as a Windmill Girl. birthday party he presented Buying this house back at the end of 1978 has been wonderful for Rhiain and family in 1926, Herbert was a The Windmill Theatre in her with a full sized statue of I. Emily has loved it and now Richard as well. When he came along we were teenager when the Anschluss, London was a storied venue the Venus de Milo. shocked. By the age of 35 we both thought we were past having kids. Little did or annexation of Austria by for Variety Shows from 1932 Herbert died unexpect- we know. With children separated by ten years it’s like having two families. Nazi Germany occurred. to 1964, and was immensely edly in 2003, leaving ‘Dad’ He and his brother were popular for its nude female Angela lonely and struggling immediately in jeopardy, tableaux, as well as singing to maintain her home and ‘What is it?’ along with their family. and dancing and comedy to care for her many cats. In ‘Are you going to burn the leaves?’ Desperate to find safe haven acts. Angela coyly did not re- this she was greatly aided by for Herbert and his brother veal what her Windmill role Dr. Jim Turpel and the staff ‘Yes. Once they are in the ditch, I’ll set them alight.’ (name), their parents were was. Eventually, however, she at the Upper Canada Animal The leaves smolder for a day or two but finally burn away. Fall in Niagara-on- able to find room for them found her way into repertory Hospital. Eventually she the-Lake is scented with smoke from burning leaves or old trees pulled up on on one of the Kidertrans- theatre and met Herbert. The moved to a seniors’ residence the farms. port trains being arranged pair fell in love and soon in St Catharines, where she ‘Should I get Richard out now?’ through rescue agencies in married. In the 1970s they died in January of this year. Europe and Britain. The two emigrated to Canada where Visiting her there, I would I wish I could have played inside piles of leaves when I was a little ‘un. Mind young boys, clutching the Herbert established a career find her cheerful, lying on you, I got to play amongst the rumble on lots of bombsites during my childhood single suitcases they were in television, producing sev- her bed, with the resident cat, in London. allowed, watched as their eral highly popular Canadian Blackie, sitting nearby. ‘He can stay for a few more minutes.’ mother and father stood on TV series, notably A Gift to Angela and Herbert died Richard P. West is a member of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Writers’ Circle. the platform holding back Last (1978-79), written by childless but were gener- tears, smiling and waving and featuring Gordon Pinsent ous benefactors of numer- bravely, not knowing when or and Judge, starring Tony Van ous causes and Institutions, if they would ever see their Bridge, well known for his including the Shaw Festival, sons again. In fact, they lost career at the Shaw Theatre the Cancer Society and the everything they owned amid in Niagara-on-the-Lake. For Humane Society, In addition, the chaos, desperation and a time, Angela worked as a they established a trust fund brutality of Nazi controlled CBC Script Assistant. to assist animal owners who Europe. It is not known if After retiring to Niagara- could not afford life saving they survived the horror. on-the-Lake, Angela and treatment for their pets. The boys were fortunate Herbert loved to entertain to be billeted with a Brit- in their modest home and

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A lifelong resident of and heritage preservation, Regional candidate Mc- property. O’Connor said NOTL and former town and promote economic Shane, asked if he would while most agree a tree councillor, Dennis Dick growth. In Queenston, “we support a smaller Regional bylaw is aimed at developers, sits on several boards and need to make sure things council, staying at its current “we’re trying to have people committees, including the stay the way they are for our size or possibly having no think about how to replace committee of adjustment, village.” He suggested the jet Regional council at all, said a tree they take down. It’s a and chairs the agricultural boat operation impact will he would not vote the “party plan for the future.” There committee. The OP needs to need to be managed, and line,” he would vote accord- are ways to improve the sys- be reviewed and updated, he the Queenston sewage plant ing to the will of his constitu- tem suggested in the bylaw said, including incorporating repaired, infilling limited and ents. “I don’t tow party lines. council recently deferred, she current provincial legislation, lot sizes controlled. In St. I do what’s best for Niagara.” said, so residents don’t have which mandates infilling and Davids, traffic problems need Mayoral candidate Di- to apply for a permit or pay intensification that can pose solutions. “But most of all I sero, asked her position on for an arborist. difficulties for small munici- want residents to feel this is development in Queenston, Bentall, who talked about palities — the reason NOTL your town, and you should all said she’s a supporter of the the need to address unli- has lost most of its Ontario be proud of it.” permit development system, censed B&Bs, was asked Municipal Board appeals Stuart McCormack which allows council and by a Queenston resident of inappropriate develop- wrapped up the introduc- residents to work out a com- who has two of them nearby ment. The Secondary Plan for tions of candidates almost munity plan that sets out what what could be done about Queenston, with urban design two hours after the meeting can be developed before any it. Part of Bentall’s solution tools and land-use planning, started, paraphrasing W.C permits are issued, and any is to have a Town bylaw also needs to be reviewed and Fields when he joked that “no development would have to officer, full- or part-time updated, he said. He would good can come” of being the meet local approval. She also as needed, to address that like to see the next council last candidate to speak. He suggested strengthening the particular problem. He also investigate a new planning related his experience as a village’s Secondary Plan. suggested the issue has to process, which takes specific lawyer for a major law firm In response to a question be addressed for all NOTL areas in a community and in Ottawa, managing partners regarding an indoor pool, communities by looking implements appropriate and the partnership, and Disero said she doesn’t think at limiting the number of planning policies to mitigate working on behalf of both the community can afford to B&Bs in certain areas. concerns that particular area the provincial and federal build and maintain one yet. Bisback, asked about how faces. governments. He is interested The operating cost would to solve problems related to in a new community planning mean a four per cent tax winery tourists on bicycles, system, with a NOTL build- increase, she said. She would said he has a vision of con- ing code and mandated zon- support an outdoor pool for necting bike paths to the It was not council that ing bylaws. The new council, St. Davids, but there are too Niagara River Parkway. he said, will have to manage many other things to do with Some of the concessions and “ created the delay, a $30 million budget with the money it would cost to lines present a danger for it was because of raises to town staff of 4.5 per maintain an indoor pool. “I cyclists, with traffic travel- cent starting next year. Rather don’t see it as a priority at ling at highway speeds, he staffing issues. than talking about himself, this point.” saie, and he’d like to see the - PAOLO” MIELE which he has said makes him Darte, asked about town completely connected Your Community Pharmacy for 40 years. uncomfortable, McCormack Regional roads and the by bike paths. Simpson’s Apothecary Simpson’s Pharmacy chose to use his time to urge Region’s lack of interest in Council candidate Mark 233 King Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake 1882 Niagara Stone Road, Virgil voters to pick candidates who looking after NOTL, said in Brown was asked about a Free Parking at Rear Entrance off Johnson Street Located next to the Medical Centre are prepared to work together the next two to three years comment he had made during 905.468.8400 | Open 7 Days a Week 905.468.2121 | Open 6 Days a Week Mon - Fri 9:30 am - 6:00 pm Mon - Fri: 8:30 am - 8 pm Paolo Miele, a local busi- as a team, and are best quali- the Region is looking at a his introduction regarding a Sat: 10 am - 5 pm Sat: 9 am - 5 pm ness owner with a family fied for the job. third lane on Niagara Stone “maximum” number of tour- Sun/Holidays: 11 am - 3 pm Sun/Holidays: Closed background in farming, spoke Road, between Niagara Mo- ists the town could handle. www.simpsonspharmacy.ca • Free Delivery From Both Locations of the much mentioned OP, tors and East and West Line, He explained the town is which he says council tried which should ease conges- approaching three million diligently to update. I don’t tow party tion, and he would like to tourists a year, and there’s no “It was not council that cre- see a complete turning lane reason to think that number Alex ated the delay, it was because “ lines. I do what’s best from Niagara Stone Road won’t increase, suggesting at of staffing issues,” he said. for Niagara. on to East and West Line, some point, possibly at four Council worked together, but to direct traffic off Niagara million, the town may have - CHUCK MCSHANE Bradnam couldn’t get certain things ” Stone Road. to say “too much. And when for done because of the timing. you do, what do you do about He said council needs it? I think we need to start Public School Trustee “someone who can be loud talking about it now,” he said, Active - Accessible - Authentic and stand up for issues.” “so we’re able to manage it.” Traffic safety is one of his We’re trying to have With the meeting wrap- priorities, he said.“I will con- It was an appropriate note people think about ping up sooner than www.facebook.com/AlexBradnamForTrustee/ tinue to be an advocate for all on which to end the speeches, “ how to replace a expected—moderator Rob of Niagara-on-the-Lake, not with the meeting turned over Copeland was quick just the Old Town.” to the audience to ask ques- tree they take down. to cut off audience members Crispin Bottomley has tions of particular candidates. It’s a plan for the who went on too long or lived in Queenston most Zalepa, running for Regional seemed to be offering an of his life, and began his councillor, was asked about future. opinion rather than posing a community involvement at supporting visual arts. He - SANDRA” O’CONNOR question, and timer Helena a young age. He became said it’s important for the Copeland rang a bell loud involved in his first OMB region to have an integrated Asked what NOTL could enough to have quieted even hearing before he was out strategy for culture, and to do to “educate the Niagara the noisiest of students in of high school, he said. He look at attracting people not Escarpment Commission the historic school build- has served on the parking just for wine and hospitality with regards to Queenston ing—the Queenston Resi- committee and the active but for the arts as well. and the jet boat operation,” dents Association was able transportation commit- Zalepa, also asked to Darte said the property has to offer candidates more tee, worked in tourism and explain further his com- been in turmoil for some time for a meet-and-greet, hospitality, and now works ment about Niagara’s lack of time, and that he believes it’s proving that, despite prob- for the Community Transport competitiveness, explained more of a “river issue than an lems anticipated and Group in town. His decades Niagara isn’t getting the escarpment issue.” with rules clearly set out, 30 of community involvement investments of other regions, O’Connor, Town council candidates could be handled “led me here.” Council and and he wants to look at candidate, was asked if she efficiently and effectively staff need to work better and why, to make sure Niagara supports a tree bylaw that in a meeting of a little more listen better to residents and becomes attractive for inves- would require a resident to than three hours. what they want, and council tors and gets the jobs the acquire a permit, at a cost, needs to support agriculture region wants. to remove a tree on private Page 14 October 4, 2018 NEWS Geocaching picking up steam in NOTL

Lauren O’Malley Apparently the cached and Switzerland — all this make discoveries in your own Staff object near Steinz’s apart- just since the beginning of neighbourhood. ment is one of dozens in August. To find local geocached Peter Steinz has always en- town. A search of the official “I didn’t know I’d wind objects, visit geocaching.com. joyed a good scavenger hunt geocaching site yielded more up being the guardian of the If you find yourself strug- — so when he stumbled on than 400 results within 10 geocache,” says Steinz with a gling with the cache near one right outside his window, miles of Old Town. chuckle. Balzac’s, perhaps Steinz will it was kismet. Steinz is quite the extravert, “Geocaching is really the come to your rescue. “I would see people peer- and enjoys helping people last thing I would do in the ing into the holes in the tree, find their target. world. When I travel I want looking for something,” he “If I see them out there to see museums, galleries, says, describing looking out looking forlorn and frus- restaurants — not run around of his second-storey window trated, I go down and help using my phone to find near Balzac’s in Old Town. them out. I never show them trinkets. But people seem to He began to notice a pat- exactly where it is, but I’ll enjoy this, and I like helping tern — people would poke give them clues like, ‘you’re them.” around the tree, the ground, getting warmer.’” Steinz isn’t the only local to in the flower bed, with some About two months ago, have been touched by this un- apparent purpose. Some Steinz became aware the usual pastime: Several years would find a small object and small metal pillbox that had ago, Adam Hawley proposed interact with it. Others would held a long scroll of log-ins to his now-wife Brianne via a leave, evidently frustrated. had disappeared. carefully geocached ring. Steinz decided to investi- “Maybe a squirrel took it? I “I didn’t co-opt another gate, and was surprised by an don’t know,” he says. site, but I did put my box next impromptu introduction to a He decided to replace it, to an existing one on Ryerson popular international hobby. using a small, empty plastic beach. I kind of pretended to Geocaching is like a world- flashlight from the dollar find it and said, ‘Hey, what’s wide scavenger hunt, using store. He cut a long, narrow that?’” The pair enjoyed geo- an app and GPS coordinates strip of paper and wrote at caching often. “We weren’t to find a wide variety of care- the top, “OMG! You found always successful, but it’s a fully hidden treasures. Some me! Congratulations. Now an interesting added layer to require complex partite solu- tell me where you are from. a nice hike.” tions, while others feature a Good luck finding the rest in People say they enjoy the small gift exchange — and Niagara-on-the-Lake.” activity for a wide variety of almost all involve some kind The scroll has filled up reasons, such as exploration, of logbook to track the suc- with names of cachers from discovery, or simply getting cessful seekers. all over the world, includ- outside — you can do it while ing Australia, Abu Dhabi touring the world or just Page 15 October 4, 2018 NEWS Feds invest in National Historic Sites Lauren O’Malley Staff “In this kind of work, taking bites out of the shore- roof. And then? “The Shaw sometimes things go your line,” says Lavoie. Festival did pop-up theatre Butler’s Barracks grew way, sometimes not,” says Extensive work has been here this summer,” says a few inches recently due Brendan Buggeln, asset man- done to extend the shoreline, Lavoie. “We have a partner- to a $13.5 million federal ager. “This was a fortunate and the land has been land- ship with e-Skoot Niagara for infrastructure investment in example of the former.” scaped and revegetated. The tours of all the sites. We’re Niagara’s National Historic The ceilings in the old bar- next phase will begin shortly, always looking for more of Sites. racks were originally made he said. these relationships with the The money will go towards of expanded lath — one piece On the fort itself, Buggeln community. There are never the restoration of several of wood sliced and stretched is excited to point out the too many good ideas.” historic structures, improv- into narrow strips. A corner repair in the brick entrance Fort George is also a ben- ing visitor accessibility, and of the lath has been left walls. He jumps enthusiasti- eficiary of the infrastructure shoreline protection mea- exposed in the showcase of a cally into one of the powder investment, boasting smooth, sures. The work is being done boardroom on the first floor magazines to show off the broad accessible paths, bright specifically at Fort George, of the two-storey structure on buttressing that his been lighting to guide you along Fort Mississauga, Butler’s the Commons. done inside to stabilize the them, and a new flagpole. Barracks and Navy Hall. The buildings that share the structure. As asset manager “The old flagpole base was Butler’s Barracks received Commons with the barracks and an engineer, Buggeln is 80 per cent moisture,” says new insulation on the outside will also be stabilized and passionate about moisture Zoetewey. The blockhouses of its historic walls to better tidied up. Chris Zoetewey, management. will all be re-sided and protect the members of the technical services officer and “This is a double arch,” he given new windows. With southwestern Ontario field a local, remembers (perhaps says, pointing to the ceiling. his keen focus on adaptive unit of Parks Canada, who unauthorized) parties in the “There is a foot of air be- reuse, Lavoie says, “Many now use the building as their Junior Officers Commissary tween the bricks to improve people don’t know we have a main office. building, and looks forward ventilation.” Later, putting his commercial kitchen and do The mandate of Parks to seeing what the next use hand on the wall that leads corporate programs here at Canada is to protect and for the structure might be. up to the sally-port he says, Fort George.” present history and national “Our first priority is to “200-year-old bricks don’t Navy Hall, another signifi- historic sites. make sure the structures are like moisture.” A wicking cant national historic site, is “We connect people with sound, and not compromised system has been created to also getting some love from nature and history,” says by weather. Then we look draw water away from the the program. The ramp to the Louis Lavoie, field unit su- for opportunities to use the vulnerable materials. dock has been rebuilt with a Our offices are here perintendent. buildings in innovative ways. The fort’s tower is in the solid surface, the retaining to serve you! One currently popular A building with people using process of being stabilized. walls have been repaired, and Niagara-on-the-Lake Office way to achieve these goals it is always in better shape Stacks of bricks salvaged the dock has been rebuilt. open Fridays, 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. is adaptive reuse of the than one left empty,” says from the floor of the struc- Work is currently being done at the Public Library building. Compared to the Lavoie. ture will go toward repairs. on stairs and access to the barracks — built in 1854 Fort Mississauga is a fine Yoetewey, ever the historian, basement. 905-357-0681 • WayneGates.com — the building has seen example of the partnerships says the bricks originally “The beauty of this job is many iterations and is now Parks Canada seeks and came from the chimneys of there is always something Wayne Gates MPP Niagara Falls re-purposed as offices to be celebrates in the community. the houses that were burned more you can do,” says Serving Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake & Fort Erie seen and visited by the public The Niagara-on-the-Lake in the War of 1812. “The fort Lavoie. “There are so many as they interact with Parks Golf Club is the only golf was originally built in a hurry different ways to expose employees. course on a historical site in in 1814. The walls are 10 feet history. We’re definitely open The work that is being done Canada. “They are outstand- thick at the bottom, taper- to conversations. We want restoring historical build- ing partners,” Lavoie says. ing to eight-and-a-half feet the community to use these ings as part of the federal Recent work at the Fort has the top. The rounded corners properties creatively,” infrastructure refurbishment been diverse. Erosion on the were designed for glancing Over to you, NOTL — how is care-filled and respectful. water’s edge was mitigated the blows of cannon balls and would you like to see these A good example of the lay- with boulders in the first bullets. This structure is rated properties used? ers of time in these buildings phase, and the next phase will bomb-proof.” is an I-beam nestled into an take the barrier up the river The first phase of the work original wooden beam during another 500 metres. on Fort Mississauga will a renovation in the 1970s. “Mother Nature has been also involve replacing the

Fire prevention week promotes education and awareness

Lauren O’Malley ed cooking. So the depart- lessons with a simulator that You can also bring fire Staff ment urges you to please look uses lasers to put out an arti- extinguishers from your home while you cook. They have ficial fire. Says Andrew -Al or business to have them in- Look. Listen. Learn. some fun swag to remind you lan, Fire Inspector and Public spected, and learn more about That’s the theme the to keep your eye on the stove. Educator, “You should only fire safety. All of this happens National Fire Protection The listening can be done use an extinguisher if you at Station 1, 2 Anderson Lane, Association has set for this over free coffee with the know how to use it properly.” on Wednesday Oct. 10 from year’s annual Fire Prevention firefighters on Friday, Oct. Jay Plato, Fire Prevention 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Week, running Oct. 8 to 12. 12. They will be at the Mc- Officer emphasizes, “Get- The firefighters will also The Niagara-on-the-Lake Donald’s at 300 Taylor Rd. ting yourself out and making being visiting local schools firefighters have found some from 10 a.m. to noon, ready yourself safe is the priority for witnessed fire drills and interesting ways for you to to answer questions and talk in a fire situation, but if you fire prevention talks, and follow along. fire safety. feel it’s the right opportunity sharing information via Can you guess the number As for learning: Try your to use an extinguisher, make their social media channels one cause of fires? Unattend- hand at fire extinguishing sure you know how.” throughout the week. Page 16 October 4, 2018 GAMES

The Lake Report is looking for puzzle makers who would like to help develop this page. We are seeking both standard and cryptic crossword writers. [email protected] Across 1. U S space group (1,1,1,1) 3. Court game (10) Have some fun Last issue’s answers 10. Consequently (9) 11. Female sovereign (5) Crossword Puzzle 12. Survive (7) 13. Bowling pin (7) 14. Skin eruption (4) 15. Pachyderms (9) 19. Sue (9) 21. German Mrs (4) 24. Passage (7) 27. Surrey commuter village (7) 28. Trembling poplar (5) 29. Mouth organ (9) 30. Science of numbers (10) 31. Undiluted (4) Down 1. Belonging to a country (8) 2. Enticement (9) 4. Papal (9) 5. Leg joints (5) Sudoku 6. Mexican liquor (7) 7. Proficient (5) 8. Beam over a door (6) 9. Started (5) 16. Medley (3-6) 17. Frighten, usually by violence (9) 18. Take away (8) 20. Squeeze together (7) 22. Las Vegas setting (6) 23. Racecourse (5) 25. Island in the Bay of Naples (5) Want the answers early? Scan the puzzles using HP 26. Resort lake in both California and 22 Reveal. (Must be following Niagara Now’s channel.) down (5) Page 17 October 4, 2018 FEATURES Nature’s Lens: My favourite corners of NOTL

der. I once saw an emergence of eastern garter snakes from their hibernaculum here. There were so many I had to watch where I stepped. The Lakeshore property, colloquially known as the Conservation Area, is a myr- Owen Bjorgan iad of habitats within a small Biophilic World but relatively unique area. Featured Along the whole shoreline of Lake Ontario from NOTL When I was posting photos to Toronto, it is the largest on social media of my fre- An excellent view at sunset hour can be found up along the stretch of natural lakeside quent outings near my home- Niagara Escarpment’s Bruce Trail, from Queenston to St. habitat. That’s an exciting town of Queenston, Niagara- Davids. (Owen Bjorgan) fact to add to our already on-the-Lake, a recurring stand-alone town. The prop- theme bounced back to me — cameras into Niagara’s most The old growth forest on erty has enormous snapping an intriguing amount of locals remarkable and challenging the Niagara escarpment at turtles and a great variety of wanted to know where these ecosystems. the top of Concession 2 is a wildlife, including a the odd photos were taken, and other There were a few spots in classic example of what much passerby bald eagle. people seemed completely Niagara Region that made of the Niagara Escarpment The last one that comes to surprised that such scenery a lasting impression on me looks like where it’s in tact. I mind for this article was right could exist in the area. Not while working in them. regularly hear eastern screech in the middle of Virgil. Taking only the scenery, but also the Wainfleet bog’s eerie trails, owls, barred owls, and great a canoe out on the Virgil dams unlikely animal residents of with spongy grounds and horned owls calling up there could definitely throw you the neighbourhood. the potential to glimpse an in all seasons. some curve balls. My friends My love for the duo of eastern massasauga rattle- Closer towards Queenston, and I didn’t expect beavers photography and adventure snake. Then there was the the steep inner walls of the to swim up to our canoe and was realized when I thought foggy, flooded forest of Wil- Niagara Gorge are home to slap their tail, or to see herons it would be fun to make a loughby Marsh, which made some unusual reptile and pitch-forking fat carp out of nature documentary about your ears ring with frog calls, amphibian activity. I have a the murky water. The water is the whole Niagara Region- its including three species of verified observation of a blue almost always calm and makes ARCH I TEXT: with Brian Marshall absolute best natural features, tree frog. Decew Falls and spotted salamander in this for a nice sunset too. aptly named the “Hidden the surrounding deep woods area, which is currently not re- You can check out the film, Portico? Porch? Veranda? Corners.” In 2014 I set out to of the Niagara Escarpment corded in the Ontario Reptile ‘Hidden Corners: Niagara” by do just that over the course of make you feel like you’re and Amphibian Atlas. It is a searching it on Youtube. I can the summer before my final somewhere in the Appala- well drained, volatile ecosys- personally promise- you’ll be university year. I drove home chians. How about Niagara- tem made largely of rocks- an blown away by what’s in your from Guelph the Spring, on-the-Lake? Let’s zoom in unlikely home for the swamp- backyard! totally fired up about getting and appreciate. loving blue spotted salaman- [email protected] The benefits of visiting our local parks

tures, osteoporosis, and some heart conditions. With the opening of the Portico, porch, veranda. (Supplied photo) Voices of Freedom Park here Alison Stewart in Niagara-on-the-Lake in Portico, Porch or Verandah? Grow Niagara November, perhaps now is the This is a question that tends to raise eyebrows because all Featured time to embrace the outdoors, too often the terms are used interchangeably. So just what of the most beautiful parks to a paper published by the and take in some local history . is a portico, a porch and a verandah? When was the last time you and green spaces in southern Harvard Medical School, the Designed by Raymond Tung in A portico is a roof attached to the wall of a house directly visited your local park? Ontario, but sadly as reported benefits to being outside for collaboration with the Town’s above an entry. Small (‘flying’) porticos supported by It’s no secret that being by Environment Canada, as little as five minutes are planning department, and brackets shelter only the entry, while larger versions not only outdoors has psychological Canadians spend as much as quite amazing. storytelling installations by To- protect the entrance, but also shelter, define and highlight benefits, but what exactly up to 90 per cent of their time The first, and most obvious ronto artist Tom Ridout, Voices an unimpeded approach to the entrance. does that mean? Well, aside inside. We work at our job, we finding is that your levels of of Freedom Park recognizes Both a porch and verandah are roofed and defined ex- from the obvious benefits work on our homes, we work vitamin D will raise. Why is the contribution of early black terior spaces which are deep/wide enough to comfortably of ‘exercise’ in and of itself, towards building assets and that important you may ask? settlers to Niagara-on-the- accommodate seating and traditionally supported around there are other perks to parks. covet that illusive and undefin- Vitamin D increases your Lake, as well as the abolition the perimeter with posts, pillars, columns or treillage. A study performed by able destination of ‘success’. body’s ability to fight infec- of slavery, and the beginning of However, while a porch will always contain the main entry, Stanford University has While much diminished by tion and disease, improves the Underground Railroad. normally be enclosed with some form of balustrades and shown that the effects of technology and modernity, your ability to lose weight, There’s so much to gain have access from one (occasionally two) point, a verandah nature on those who take in our need for nature can be affects your bone density, from spending just a few may not shelter the front door, is typically not enclosed 90 minutes of nature a day, traced back to the early nine- your hair, your emotional minutes in a park. With parks and can be entered from multiple (or any) locations around reduces obsessive thoughts teenth century, with the likes wellness and the list goes on. such as the Voice of Freedom the perimeter. Further, a porch is normally confined to the of worry, decreases the ef- of Thoreau suggesting that Aside from the immedi- Park just around the corner facade (occasionally wraps around a second wall), while a fects of depression, as well “we need the tonic of wilder- ate benefits of a ‘beautiful’ allowing you to walk through verandah can be on any wall and can even extend to wrap- as reducing stress levels and ness”. Perhaps looking to our environment, which most are some of our local history, ping the entire house. improving happiness. local parks and green spaces able to appreciate; a walk there’s no time like the present In short, if it’s too small for seating, you likely have a The Niagara region is is a way for us to find success in the park reduces physical to put on your walking shoes, portico. If it’s large enough for seating, is over the front incredibly fortunate to be of a different ‘nature’, that of aches and pains and lowers zip up your jacket, and take in door, enclosed and can only be entered from one point, it’s the proud owner of some emotional success. According the likelihood of stress frac- some fresh air and vitamin D. probably a porch. Page 18 October 4, 2018 Niagara’s History Unveiled Four notable women of NOTL: Part 1

Enjoying the last bits

Denise Ascenzo Featured

In my first article for Niagara Now, I spoke about an amazing woman, Janet Carnochan, who insisted that Niagara-on-the-Lake needed to preserve the history of the town. As well, we all know about the famous walk Laura Secord took. But there are several other women whose stories should be told. Here are four of them. *** Eliza Taylor, nee Bell, was a poor Irish girl born in the town of Newry, near Belfast in Northern Ireland in 1785. Oh the horror her parents must have felt when in November 1800, at the age of 15, Eliza eloped with a British officer, Thomas Taylor. The two lived for several years in the safety of Ireland, until the Napoleonic Wars overtook the continent of Europe from 1803 to 1815. Elizabeth Ascher (to be included in Part 2). (Supplied photo) Maybe to the relief of Eliza’s parents, her husband was shipped out to the wilderness out of the fort and heading Kingston, Upper Canada. the lighthouse keeper. All around the lighthouse their few belongings headed of Upper Canada and not to Burlington Heights There she received word The lighthouse, located at bullets whipped through the out to the lighthouse. to the European continent. (near Burlington Ontario her husband was alive the point where the Niagara air, cannon balls exploded Henry and her husband At this time in history, today), Eliza bundled up but had been wounded River flows into Lake and smoke fumed all packed the lighthouse tight women were permitted the children, took what she in the Battle of Stoney Ontario, was the first one to around amidst the cries with whatever belongings to accompany their could carry and headed Creek, June 6, 1813. be built on the Great Lakes. of wounded men coming people came with. Their husbands into war. Eliza to the “wilderness”, the Being an officer, Unfortunately it was from the battle field. small home was also packed counted herself “lucky” home of the Claus family. her husband had been torn down after the war of Henry, knowing her with people trying to survive to be able to accompany This wilderness property transported to the town 1812 to make way for Fort husband would have been the cold winter months. her husband to Newark is located at 407 King Street, of York (Toronto) to Mississauga, which was killed or captured, ordered After the war, Mary (NOTL) and Fort George. across from the legion in convalesce, so Eliza, with built on the foundations him to stay in the lighthouse Madden Henry was Taylor was assigned Niagara-on- the-Lake. all four children, made her of the light house. with their children while she compensated for her war as the Fort Major, which As Mr. Claus was the way to York to assist with The fort can still be went out on to the battle field losses and recognized afforded Eliza the luxury Superintendant of Indian her husband’s recovery. viewed at the end of the to help where she could. for her heroism. as an officer’s wife to Affairs, Eliza felt she and After the war, the first hole in the Niagara- She took water or biscuits She died in 1823 and is move the family into a her children would be family moved to a small on- the-Lake Golf Course to any and all wounded also buried at St. Mark’s. home in the town and not safe there. Imagine her town called Hamilton. located at 143 Front St. soldiers and did her best have to live in the fort. dismay when she arrived Mr. Taylor is recorded On May 27 of 1813, the with attending to the injured. An American invasion of at the home to find the as being the town’s First American forces invaded, She would sit with a soldier Newark on May 27, 1813, Claus family had fled. Chairman (Mayor). landing on the shores of as he lay dying. Some To learn more about the during the War of 1812, American soldiers Eliza Taylor was in Lake Ontario just north soldiers wrote she was like topic of this story you can saw her luck run out. The were already looting the NOTL visiting her sister of the town. There is a an angel walking through visit the Niagara Historical bombardment from Fort home and soon torched when she passed away on cairn, at the north end of the “mist” to help them. Society & Museum website Niagara on the American the house and barn. With June 6, 1833 at the age of the Niagara-on- the-Lake After the battle, Henry at, www.niagarahistorical. side of Niagara River saw no buildings around to 46. She is buried in at St. Golf Course, marking the continued helping the town’s museum, or visit the a cannon ball strike Eliza’s seek shelter, she ended up Mark’s Anglican Church. landing site and telling folks who had been injured museum for yourself. home. With four children moving her family into a *** the story of the invasion. in the invasion. It was The Niagara Historical to keep safe, she knew fruit cellar on the property Mary Madden Henry Nowhere in the town because of her courage on Museum is located at it was time to leave. which many described as was another Irish girl who was safe as cannon balls the battle field, even helping 43 Castlereagh St. in It must be understood nothing more than a pit. married a British Officer were flying from American wounded American soldiers, Old Town, in Memorial that the wife of a military Eliza stayed there for and ended up in NOTL. She ships on the lake and that she and her family were Hall. Visit, or give them officer is on her own. several months, not knowing however was in town long from Fort Niagara. The left alone at the light house. a call at 905-468-3912. When trouble strikes, the where her husband was, before the war of 1812 broke lighthouse though was Then, on Dec. 13, 1813, the Denise is a regular officer’s first duty is to his or if he was still alive. out. In fact, her husband spared the bombardment as Americans retreated from Niagara Now contributor. regiment, not his family. She eventually managed Dominic Henry retired the Americans knew that the town, but not before they Her full profile can be While Taylor was on the to find passage by boat for from the British army in it would be useful to them torched the homes. Many found at niagaranow.com. march with his regiment her family to Fort Henry in 1804 and was appointed once the war was over. people, desperate to save Join us for our Grand Opening Launch Party on Sunday, October 21 . 12 - 4pm. Enter to win the 2018 HomeLife $10,000 Green & Gold Got It Sold! SWEEPSTAKES. Food by Gooddine Catering & cold brew coffee by 416 Coffee Co. HOMELIFE NIAGARA REAL ESTATE INC. Fun for the kids with Niagara inflatables 504 Line 2 Road, Unit 3, Virgil, Ontario L0S 1T0 Phone: 289.868.8810 www.homelifeniagara.com Follow Us @HomeLifeNiagara Page 19 October 4, 2018 COMMUNITY All NOTL residents are welcome to submit photos and stories for consideration in this section. Send to [email protected]

Enjoying the last bits Photo: Etsy event hits Niagara Stone

The brisk and beautiful autumn day held a perfect backdrop for the Niagara Etsy Artisans show at the Farmers Market at the Village on Saturday, Sept. 29. The well- attended event featured nearly 70 artisans from all over the Niagara region, includ- ing three local NOTL women; Courtney Sendzik with Refined Linery sketches; Cheryl Chiarelli with Coco Quartz jewellery; and Taylor Wright with Infinittay hand-knit accessories. Karrie Bannerman has been running the Niagara Etsy Artisans group for more than three years. She chose the field by the Village for the event because she wanted to give back to her friends at the market, she said. Bannerman was a vendor at the NOTL market for several years, selling her hand-made skin care line. (Lauren O’Malley)

SCENE OF THE WEEK

Betty & Jane: Plunger Patrol Inspecting NOTL’s bathrooms: RIDDLE ME THIS: Oast House Brewery Whether sipping back a famous Niagara Nag cocktail “What food do you on the Federal, or enjoying a tasting of Farmhouse ales in the Beer Shed you are bound to seek out a throw away both restroom. Oast has a philosophy to let the soul of the the outside and land and all its components guide their beer. This The sheep have been shorn at Linc Farms. The bi-annual sheering event allows farmer guided beer tour final destination had us looking the inside, but still Juliet Orazietti to check in on each individual in her flock. She vaccinates them, trims their for the washrooms. We found the restrooms by the consume?” hooves and gives them a selenium supplement — as well as freeing them from their long ping pong table. Our favourite thing was the roomy coats, of course. The community event sees local residents invited to help sort and bag multiple use shelf. This bathroom experience was a the fleece, some of which Orazietti will clean and spin into yarn. Shearer Jerry Kelleher gold Plunger Award winner. Last Week: AIR/BREATH clipped 69 sheep this year. 4/5 Gold Plungers Featured Page 20 Local Story The Lake Report October 4, 2018 Hanging with Hulley The winemaker & the musician.

Taylor Hulley. (Lauren O’Malley)

Lauren O’Malley rel cellar jobs. “One day they guitar and sings too. “I was That vision runs through- Hulley’s love of the area, bottle and press play. Blend it Staff told me to come in on Satur- playing bass in the Hammer out his passion for wine, Heading goes on to say, together: New wine release, day for a job interview for a Brothers [a local funk band], music and Minnes. Part “Excelling in paradise is a new music release, with amaz- Welding copper might be one position in retail. I said ‘Nah, then they all started having of it is a seemingly simple fine life goal. The future of ing local talents like Whitney of the only things Taylor Hulley people aren’t my thing.’” He kids and the band just dissi- wisdom he discovered while Niagara looks bright with Pea, Majora, Laurel.... The tal- doesn’t know how to do. went to the interview anyway. pated. So I decided screw it, reading theology during men like Hulley taking up ent around here is immeasur- The dripping pipe in his “Turns out the only question I can learn how to play gui- his travels. “I asked myself, the torch.” able.” As usual, Hulley starts home next to an elegantly in the interview was, ‘What tar.” Keen local supporters ‘What is important? Why am Hulley’s torch does indeed with his own ideas, and ends deteriorating barn on Coy- size T-shirt do you wear?’” of live music at Silversmith I here on Earth?’ The answer shine brightly into the future. up tooting the horns of others. ote’s Run acreage is inci- Hulley started at the winery Brewing Company brought became very clear — fun. This 31-year-old winemaker In further plans and blends, dental, and Hulley is busy in 2010, and eventually be- Hulley in in the early days of I’m trying to blend fun into seems to have found roots Hulley enthuses about the turning music into wine. came so passionate about the their own inception, and he all aspects of reality.” and wings and everything in living organism that is wine, The local musician and industry that he took a course honed his singer-songwriter Hulley’s mother Judy is a between, and is ready to soar. and his belief that it responds artist spent some time in his and graduated from Niagara skills in “church.” bookkeeper, and his father He also seems to have found a to the creative energy sur- twenties travelling in BC and College in 2016, promptly Enter Laurel Minnes, Doug is a trained clown — way to unfold time — perhaps rounding it. “I play music and Costa Rica. On his return becoming the assistant Niagara force majeure — or he belonged to the Popcorn using fun as the tool. Along in the barrel cellar — the he decided to go out and get a winemaker. With Sheppard’s Majora, as her band is called. & Peanut Banging Bump & with being the winemaker and wines are aged in music.” To job. “I was riding my bicycle, departure Hulley stepped “Laurel saw me play, and Beat It Barely Together Band. main management of Coyote’s further this process, and to thinking I should apply at Tim up to become the official I asked if she would sing on “When I hold a guitar, I feel Run, Hulley is also very celebrate local talent, Hulley Hortons or something when winemaker. “I’ve overseen the my album, mostly so I could my mother’s logic in my left involved in a new venture: Ga- is launching the Barrel Cellar a car pulled up next to me. full cycle now, a full year of just look at her and be with hand, making the chords. I feel rage D’or Ciders. He designs Songwriter Series at Coyote’s My friend Andrea Sheppard winemaking. I can ease up a her — but also because of my dad’s playfulness in the their cheekily clever labels Run this Saturday, Oct. 6 at 4 was in the passenger seat, bit, have some free time.” her amazing voice,” Hul- right hand, which can do any- and works in other capacities p.m. “Free to get in, wine by and her dad leaned over and “Free time” is a relative ley confesses. Soon the pair thing it wants on the strings,” with the team. The ciders are the glass, maybe some barrel said, ‘Hey, want to work for concept, given Hulley’s pas- became a couple, and also he explains with great gratitude often available in NOTL at samples, we’re launching us tomorrow?’ I had no idea sions. “I love making wine, formed a musical partnership. for his beginnings. Silversmith and the Pie Plate. some new reds — but the getting a job was so easy,” he but when I dig deep and ask They share the house in the Hulley is a champion Ni- Various music groups in important thing is this is all says, smirking at his own joke. myself truly what am I on this vineyards with Minnes’ four agarafile. “What an incred- Niagara count Hulley as a about listening, really listen- He didn’t even know where Earth for, it’s making music.” rescue cats, and share the ible place Niagara is. The member, including alt rock Ol’ ing to the music.” Dave Sheppard worked, and For Hulley, that began when stage as Laurel & Hulley. thundering waters get into Child and Minnes’ award- Hulley also has plans to had to call his friend to find his parents bravely bought Minnes’ is a long shadow people’s soul.” In his teens, winning Minuscule project. revive the Peace in the Park out that his job the following their 10-year-old son a drum — she’s currently up for three Hulley won a Young Citizen He’s also in high creative event — a youth-focused day would be at Coyote’s Run kit, and signed him up for Niagara Music Awards, and of the Year award. Roddy gear. “I’m ready now to move multi-entertainer concert Estate Winery, where Shep- lessons with local percussion has several prominent projects Heading, who nominated on to the next album,” he with art and other activities pard was the winemaker. That legend Penner MacKay. “I still on the go. “I’m trying not to Hulley and ran the fondly- says, pointing to a thick black in Simcoe Park. “Maybe day of casual labour rolled remember Penner drumming get lost in her personality, remembered teen-focused binder of songs on the kitchen we’ll even get Starlit Lounge into another and another, with on tables, walls, ceilings. He which is so big and strong,” Beehive, says, “Hulley rep- table. “I have an idea of mak- to reunite for the show,” he Hulley’s myriad skills moving was amazing,” reminisces says Hulley. “It would be so resented us all with energy ing an album around wine, says dreamily. him from outdoor construc- Hulley. “I haven’t stopped easy because she is so amaz- and focus, speaking loudly and wine around music. Make Laurel & Hulley will be the tion to indoor tile work to bar- playing since.” ing. But I want to keep my and proudly for all the young a bottle of wine and an album Old Winos’ guests at the Old He’s also learned the bass own vision.” people in Niagara.” Sharing together — sit down with the Winery Restaurant on Oct. 12.

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