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Hockey night in NOTL! In a game of ball hockey in their Chautauqua neighbourhood, Ty Sherlock gets ready to pass to Lennox Meadows, while Tennyson and Hold- en Powell are ready to bounce in the rebound. The boys are hockey fans and play in the NOTL Minor Hockey League. (Fred Mercnik)

Niagara riding federal candidates face off Mike Balsom agara-on-the-Lake, Niagara poverty last Wednesday at a the parties with seats in the O’Connor from the Chris- candidate Sandra O’Connor Special to The Local Falls and Fort Erie. The res- debate held at the YourTV House of Commons were in- tian Heritage Party were in- referred to the carbon tax ignation of current Conser- (formerly Cogeco) studios in vited to the television debate. stead offered pre-recorded as a “deflection,” promising When the federal elec- vative MP Rob Nicholson Niagara Falls. That decision left one of three-minute segments that her party would simply tax tion is over on Oct. 21, one back in April guarantees that Taking a cue from the the most high-profile candi- were played during a break the big polluters directly. The thing is certain in the Ni- outcome. Leaders’ Debates Commis- dates, current Niagara Falls in the live proceedings. NDP’s Brian Barker said the agara Falls riding — a new Five of the hopefuls to fill sion struck by Democratic city councillor Mike Strange, The first question dealt carbon tax would be just one representative will be tak- Nicholson’s seat fielded ques- Institutions Canada in Oc- running independently of with the carbon tax imple- of the tools they would use. ing a seat in the House of tions about environmental tober of 2018, only the five any party, out of the pro- mented by the current Liber- Commons to represent Ni- issues, immigration and candidates representing ceedings. Both he and Tricia al government. Green Party Continued on page 3 2 October 10, 2019 THE NOTL LOCAL notllocal.com Community safety zone celebrated in St. Davids Penny Coles Davids goes back to July, The Local 2017, when the previous council agreed to ask the The new communityRegion to look at improving safety zone in St. Davids was safety for pedestrians in the celebrated Thursday at the village. public school, where the des- York Road begins with ignation is considered a posi- an 80 kilometre-an-hour tive step for student safety. speed limit, which is re- As drivers pass by St. duced to 60 km/h as it ap- Davids Public School along proaches the village and York Road, from Queenston then 40 km/h through the Road to Concession 3, signs, school zone. which were up in time for The police have in- the start of the school year, creased their presence in the warn that fines for speeding area, first issuing warnings through the area could be from Sept. 3 to 15, Inspec- doubled. tor James McCaffery told Carolyn Ryall, regional those gathered at the school director of transportation for the announcement, and services, told those gath- then issuing fines for speed- ered at the school the goal ing and other offences in of community safety zones the weeks since, in an effort is to modify driver be- to change driver behaviour. haviour and improve safety He said most drivers on specific sections of roads have been supportive of the within the Niagara region. community safety zone — The Region approved the although not all who were designation for St. Davids ticketed. this summer, and another The message, he said, is area in the town of Lincoln. “drive safe, stay safe,” and In considering the need promised the police will for a community safety continue their presence in A group of partners from the Town, the Region, the school board and St. Davids Public School, including students, pose for zone, the Region looks at the village. a photo in front of one of the new Community Safety Zone signs on York Road. (Photos by Penny Coles) the number of safety and Lord Mayor Betty Dise- speeding complaints and ro thanked all involved for school, she said. October being International In addition to addressing School principal Tracey violations at specific loca- helping to get the designa- Regional Coun. Gary Walk to School Month, an the speed of drivers, the lack Leemet said there are about tions, collision history, and tion approved, once coun- Zalepa said the Region is annual celebration of active of sidewalks in the village 60 to 75 students who live the number of students and cil sent the request to the committed to healthier liv- transportation taking place for kids walking to school close enough to walk to families walking to school, Region. Everyone worked ing, and given the benefits around the world, he said. is another component of the school — the majority of she said. together to ensure the safe- of an active lifestyle, “stu- The community safety problem, he said. students are from the ru- The request for the com- ty of the community, and dents thrive.” zone initiative is a commit- The traffic at the inter- ral area and the Glendale munity safety zone in St. the children who walk to The event also marked ment to the safety of the section of Four Mile Creek neighbourhood, and are community of St. Davids and Road and York Road, is also bused. Even some who live St. Davids School, he said. a consideration, said Zale- in nearby subdivisions take The initiative is the re- pa, with the future reopen- the school bus, she said, sult of the partnership of ing of Mewburn Road part because of the lack of side- the St. Davids Residents of the solution. walks on their route, but Association, the Niagara “The residents of St. Da- for those who can walk, the Regional Police, the school vids can rest assured we’re community safety zone is a board and the Region work- looking at safety measures great initiative to help keep ing together. for St. Davids.” them safe.

A selection of students were invited to the St. Davids Public School gym to listen to the pre- sentations about the community safety zone in the school area. notllocal.com THE NOTL LOCAL October 10, 2019 3 Candidates debate affordable housing, carbon tax Continued from page 1

He added that the NDP’s “New Deal” would also in- clude the creation of 300,000 good green jobs, investing in clean energy projects through a climate bank, and getting more zero-emission vehicles on the roads. Later, Barker went on to criticize the Stephen Harper Conservative government for pulling out of the Kyoto Accord in 2010, then said of the Liberals, “we can’t be cli- mate champions, and declare an emergency on one day, then turn around and buy a pipeline the next.” Liberal candidate Andrea Kaiser defended her party’s Liberal Andrea Kaiser, NDP Brian Barker, Green candidate Sandra O’Connor, PPC representative Alex Taylor and Conservative Tony Baldinelli debate policy. She called the carbon issues at the YourTV (formerly Cogeco) studios in Niagara Falls. (Jack Custers) tax a price on pollution, de- scribing it as a critical step estate.” He added that face- program and national school the cannery industry back Barker also wants to see Ni- control, the labour and skills toward reaching the targets to-face interviews with po- nutrition program to help to Niagara. O’Connor said agara’s wines sold across the shortages being experienced for Canada as set out by the tential immigrants is very tackle poverty. the Green Party would better country. Kaiser said the Lib- across the country, and the country’s participation in the important, and said the Peo- O’Connor recognized the protect the Green Belt local- erals have removed the barri- abilities and qualities of each Paris Agreement, which took ple’s Party would also end need to support renters, with ly, and help farmers continue er to trade between provinc- of their party leaders. effect in 2016. She pointed to “birth tourism.” a rent supplement proposed to earn their livelihood via es, and said it is actually the The debate continues to the success of Alberta’s pro- In contrast, the other four by the Greens. Her party is their land. She also prom- provinces themselves that be rebroadcast on YourTV vincial Climate Change Act candidates in attendance all also promising a guaranteed ised to look at the high taxes haven’t all come on board. and can be watched via their as proof that a tax can work acknowledged immigration liveable income for all Cana- charged on Niagara wines, Baldinelli promised a website at yourtv.tv. toward a cleaner country, as a key part of their own dians. and to guarantee local wines Conservative government Federal candidates were while also helping to boost family backgrounds, and Taylor boiled down the get better shelf space at the would look at investments debating their platforms at the economy. spoke out in favour of immi- housing crisis as a question LCBO. in rural infrastructure and an all-candidates meeting in Conservative Party gration as an economic driv- of supply versus demand. Brian Barker lamented address the labour shortage St. Davids Tuesday evening, candidate Tony Baldinelli, er of a strong future econo- The People’s Party platform the lack of local foods in our in agriculture and tourism but after The Local had gone however, refuted Kaiser’s my. As well, each of these pushes a reduction in immi- grocery stores, and echoed industries. to press. That meeting will be claims for the need for a candidates spoke of the im- gration as a method of curb- O’Connor’s call for better The candidates also an- reported in next week’s edition carbon tax, which he said portance of making it pos- ing that demand. shelf space in LCBO stores. swered questions about gun of The Local. his party would immedi- sible to reunite immigrants Kaiser said the Liberals’ ately repeal. “Unlike under with their families once they Canada Child Benefit has the Liberal scheme, there have arrived in Canada. Tay- lifted more than 300,000 will be no sweetheart deals lor’s response did not touch children out of poverty for anyone,” said Baldinelli. on this part of the immigra- across Canada. The Liber- “Large industrial emitters tion question. al candidate thinks the 30- will be forced to pay into Diane Corkum, Execu- year mortgage strategy is too green technology funds to tive Director of Project Share risky. She pointed to the cur- clean up their emissions.” in Niagara Falls, asked candi- rent government’s $40 billion A question about sup- dates to address the unavail- housing strategy and its first- porting immigrants and ability of affordable housing time home buyers incentive their families revealed how in that city. as being better options. the People’s Party of Canada The Conservative can- In the end, none of the differs largely from the oth- didate promised to allow five candidates directly er four parties. Niagara Falls for a 30-year amortization brought forth a strategy that candidate Alex Taylor prom- of mortgages, as well as an would guarantee better avail- ised his party would reduce easing of the mortgage stress ability of affordable housing immigration to somewhere test for first time home buy- in Niagara Falls. between 100,000 to 150,000 ers. Barker said his party The Local’s Penny Coles per year. “We believe that would also increase the al- wanted to know what the this (immigration) is push- lowable amortization period, potential MPs would do to ing forward house prices, and added that an NDP gov- help local agriculture and making it so expensive that ernment would implement wine industries. Taylor’s re- our people can’t afford real both a universal child care sponse focused on bringing

443 Butler St., Niagara-on-the-Lake (corner of Mary and Butler) 905-468-0614 | NotlHealthAndWellness.com 4 October 10, 2019 THE NOTL LOCAL notllocal.com Staff to report on grinder pump recommendations Penny Coles have to be educated and Town tion, she said the committee were not educated about their The Local staff better trained to assess fu- had a verbal discussion and grinder pump or their sewage ture installations. The Town is agreement on that point with system; that they still struggle Councillors were given a not currently inspecting new in- the Town lawyer. to receive proper service and to crash course on grinder pumps stallations, she said. “Quality of The committee also consult- deal with technicians “that are at a workshop held Monday installation is imperative.” ed with the Town’s insurance in no way familiar or trained on afternoon, along with some As subdivisions requiring broker, the Town treasurer, op- the system,” and that they have recommendations that since new homes to have grinder erations and other staff, oth- concerns about what they or the they are part of the low-pres- pumps connect to the St. Davids er communities with grinder Town can do during an extend- sure sewer system in St. Davids, sewer system, the committee pumps, and the public through ed power outage. the Town should take over re- recommends a high standard of an open house in September Adelstein was asked about sponsibility for replacement grinder pump quality be clearly and comments on the Town’s insurance for homeowners with and maintenance, leaving own- documented with the develop- website, said Adelstein. grinder pumps, and explained ership of the pumps with the er, a rigorous inspection and The decision by council in that the town had a contract Michelle Adelstein, vice-chair of the grinder pump commit- homeowner. sign-off of the installation be the early 2000’s to approve the with an insurance company, tee, answers a question from Coun. Gary Burroughs during The committee also rec- implemented, and the develop- use of a low-pressure sewer sys- now expired, at a cost of $70 a a presentation to councillors Monday. (Penny Coles) ommended the wastewater er be required to share some of tem powered by grinder pumps year. It only covers the pump bylaw be updated, and that all the construction savings with in Bevan Heights and on Tan- itself, she said, and she has Lord Mayor Betty Disero to hear from the town lawyer, residents on town sewer sys- the Town to defray the future bark Road was a good one, the heard of one home owner being thanked the committee for do- to have either a written legal tems be charged $12.50 extra cost of pump maintenance. A committee said. It estimated, turned down for it. The cost will ing so much work on the issue, opinion or have him come to a year to cover the Town cost fee of $10,000 per new home with input from town staff, that likely go up, she said — grind- and suggested that given coun- council, with his information on of assuming responsibility for would pay the maintenance “tens of millions of dollars” was er pumps can’t be replaced for cil was being asked to make record before councillors have a grinder pumps, as presented by costs for an estimated 30 to 40 saved by not installing a tradi- $70 a month — and there is no such a significant decision, she discussion and make a decision committee vice-chair Michelle years, at a cost of $3,000 for re- tional sewer system in Bevan guarantee the insurance will would like a staff report. about taking on the responsibil- Adelstein. placement pumps. Heights, because of the underly- continue to be available. She said she would also like ity for grinder pumps. She was asked by Coun. Al- The low pressure system ing structure of the escarpment, lan Bisback, who was passing saves the developer a lot of Adelstein told councillors. along a question he’s heard from money, given the cost of a tra- But some pump owners, Councillors seek fair solution other residents, why all residents ditional gravity system, and “it’s maybe a handful, have had mul- should shoulder the cost instead fair to ask a developer” to pay a tiple replacements, she said, and of just those who have grinder portion of the Town’s ongoing she has had four grinder pumps. in noise, vibration dispute pumps. Adelstein explained all costs, said Adelstein. Through its research, the Penny Coles others suggested the planning heard, but no noise study has sewage works are paid for by In preparing its report and committee also came to under- The Local department should have no- been undertaken since. all sewage users — if there are recommendations, the com- stand the importance of grinder ticed that it was not shown on Coun. Erwin Wiens said repairs to the sewage system in mittee researched sewage man- pump installation quality, she A complaint from neigh- the site plan. he wouldn’t support a motion the Old Town, she said, as a St. agement systems and consulted said, that homeowners own bours about the noise and vi- Coun. Allan Bisback made based on “anecdotal” evidence Davids resident, she pays for it with the Town’s legal counsel, and operate an active part of bration from a refrigeration a motion he felt would solve the that could have serious reper- as well. who confirmed that grinder the Town’s sewage system, and unit in St. Davids resulted in a problem for neighbours, who cussions for a local businessman Everyone’s grinder pumps pumps are part of the Town’s the ongoing capital costs of the decision by councillors to give said they are dealing with con- who is trying to grow a business at this point are functioning communal, low-pressure sewer system in comparison to a tradi- the business owner 60 days to stant noise, and another neigh- that provides an important ser- well, said Adelstein, “but this is system, said Adelstein. “This de- tional gravity system. move the equipment creating bour who says they can feel the vice throughout the region. If an evolving process.” She said termination was critical.” The committee also heard the disturbance. vibration when sitting on their moving the equipment proves homeowners and developers When asked for clarifica- from homeowners that they The planning committee child’s bed. not to be feasible, “how do we decision must be ratified by Bisback’s motion asked that force him to do something that’s council at its next meeting, within 60 days the existing con- not feasible,” he said. which is Oct. 21. densing unit be moved to the Coun. Clare Cameron also Cannery Park residents An- south side of the building, away was uncomfortable about im- IMPROVED PRICING: gelo and Chiara Recine, living from neighbours, or to the roof. posing a solution on a business 28 THE PROMENADE, NOTL $749, 800 in a corner townhouse near St. He also included in his motion that might be technically im- David’s Cold Storage, told coun- that any future units also be lo- possible, while Lord Mayor Bet- cillors they and their neigh- cated on the south side or on ty Disero suggested the owner bours continue to be disturbed the roof, and in both cases, that would “probably do what any by the noise and vibration from any recommendations for noise good neighbour would do, put the unit, although the owner has attenuating measures by Val- the condensers up on the roof.” tried to mitigate it. coustics, the company that has She asked that the business op- While some councillors already suggested some mitigat- erator be invited to council to accused the owner of “bad be- ing solutions, be followed. discuss the situation. haviour” by installing equip- The recommendations al- The motion by Bisback, ment that was not shown on ready suggested by Valcoustics and the amendment to the site his site plan for the expansion have been carried out by the plan as recommended by town of the cold storage warehouse, business owner, councillors staff, were carried six to three. Chamber to receive advance

The original “bungaloft”, this house offers main floor living, with master bedroom, for presence at winter fair living, dining, family and laundry rooms on the first level, and two generously- Penny Coles council with more details. TPN funding. sized bedrooms and a bathroom for guests or family on the second floor. Originally The Local His presentation set out the Although initially the ask designed for B & B. Call Nancy Bailey to view what could be your new home. costs and also the value to the was presented in the form of an 905-371-4234. After a thorough discussion town of having a presence at advance, Lafforgue said he was about funding the Chamber the winter fair, which attracts hoping for a grant, or “incre- of Commerce presence at the the demographics the chamber mental funding.” Royal Agricultural Winter Fair hopes to attract to town, and Councillors approved a in Toronto, councillors agreed would highlight the restaurants, motion by Coun. Clare Cam- to help fund it, with conditions. chefs, experiences and winter eron to advance the chamber With total expenses for the events the town has to offer. $15,000 — she objected to pay- 10-day booth promoting Niag- The decision to participate ing for hotel rooms in Toronto Nancy Bailey, Private Office Advisor, Broker ara-on-the-Lake totalling about in the fair, which is in Novem- — with conditions of adding an Engel & Völkers Niagara-on-the-Lake, Brokerage $34,000, NOTL Chamber of ber, had to be made quickly, he agricultural component to the 376 Mary St., Niagara-on-the-Lake Commerce president Eduar- said, with no opportunity to chamber’s displays at the fair, [email protected] | 905-371-4234 do Lafforgue asked that the budget for the cost. and to ask the Grape King to at- nancybailey.evrealestate.com Town contribute $20,000 and Asked about applying for tend to promote the local wine the Chamber the remaining funding through the Tour- industry. ® 2017 Engel & Völkers . All rights reserved. Individually owned and operated. $14,000. ism Partnership of Niagara, Councillors also agreed Councillors had agreed in Lafforgue said although there they should sit down in a work- Engel & Völkers, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Brokerage is a proud supporter principle at its last meeting to is money available from that shop-style meeting with the of Niagara-on-the-Lake Special Olympics. For more information on how you can help to transform lives through donations, volunteering, being a coach, or to give the Chamber an advance agency, it is meant for market- chamber president and board participate as an athlete, please contact: Nancy Bailey, Broker - Engel & Völkers, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Brokerage on next year’s grant, but also ing only, and the booth at the to talk about their future roles 905-371-4234 • [email protected] asked Lafforgue to come to winter fair does not qualify for and relationship. notllocal.com THE NOTL LOCAL October 10, 2019 5 Council approves this term’s strategic plan Penny Coles smart, balanced growth, the inclusive, integrated, healthy cils “can take on this plan, ernment and setting it out she says, has been helpful. The Local plan states council should town; a centre for culture, with minor adjustments. for the future.” Debates may sometimes have an action plan approved heritage and recreation; It’s really a template for any Having a good mix of take a little longer, “but it’s Council has approved by the end of 2020. By the mobility choices; a well- community, taking the fun- councillors with diverse worth it. In the end, we get a its strategic plan to take it to end of 2021, uncontrolled planned built environment; damental function of gov- strengths and experience, better outcome.” 2022, focusing on long-term growth should “no longer be a prosperous and sustain- planning and innovation, on the list of top three things able agricultural sector; and defining priorities and pro- cities value least,” as mea- well-managed municipal fi- viding council with direc- sured by a public survey, and nances. Raising the flag for United Way tion. by the end of 2022, 50 per • Elevate the customer The biggest differencecent of the public, again by service experience. between this and former public survey, should “agree • Excel in having a pos- strategic plans, says Lord or strongly agree that the itive workplace culture Mayor Betty Disero, is that Town delivers smart, bal- where team and excellence it provides not only for tac- anced growth decisions.” abounds. tics to reach its goals, but a Disero says there was “a • Strengthen two-way timeline for achieving them high level of participation communications – ensure and a process for measuring from the community” to- information is timely, easy council’s progress at the end ward developing the plan, to find, and simple to under- of 2020, ’21 and ’22. including input from coun- stand. This council decided to cil, town staff, community Early in the term, when bring in a consultant to help stakeholders, and residents. it became obvious it would with the strategic plan, says Participation took place by take longer to do a good Disero, and the result “was a way of interviews, focus job of creating a strategic higher level of thinking,” in groups, special meetings, plan, council had a working terms of goals and partici- and online engagement, and plan to follow, says Disero. pation. shows what can be accom- There have been some set- Rather than looking at plished by working together, backs, with some ambitious specifics, she says, the goal says Disero. objectives taking a little lon- of the plan is to “move be- The plan is categorized ger than planned, she adds, yond day-to-day operation- into five tasks: such as the completion of a al responsibilities,” and look • Find innovative ways to transportation master plan, at “what kind of commu- protect heritage, agriculture, a culture plan, approval of a Staff of the Town of NOTL are part of an employee deduction plan for United Way, nity we want, and how to and other assets that ensure cannabis bylaw, a review of which started its 2019 campaign in September with a goal of $5.25 million. Helping to get there. It also talks about the community remains dis- the noise bylaw, short and raise the flag are Cassandra Maddaloni and Tanya Faulkner of the United Way, town measuring performance at tinctive and sustainable. long-term rentals, the eco- clerk Peter Todd, Lord Mayor Betty Disero, and staff members Mark Leone, Sarah the end of each year, to en- • Deliver smart, bal- nomic development review Stevens, Michelle Kallies, Janet Disher, Shaunna Arenburg, Ashlea Carter, and An- sure council is accountable.” anced growth that results and community wellness. thony Cicchi. The municipal challenge for participation is on for the third year: former Accountability, she says, in improved positioning as All are proceeding, she Lord Mayor Pat Darte initiated it and NOTL won it in 2017, Port Colborne won it last “has been a big thing for all it relates to the eight strate- says, “and we’re getting year, and this year, the mayor of Port Colborne has issued the challenge for the May- members of council, even gic pillars of the community t h e re .” or’s Cup, and Disero has accepted it. The cup is awarded to the municipality with the during the election.” vision: a prosperous and di- While the strategic plan highest percentage of employees on the payroll deduction plan. (Penny Coles) For example, in the sec- verse economy; strong envi- puts in motion goals for this tion that calls for delivering ronmental stewardship; an term of council, future coun-

Lord Mayor Betty Disero explains the importance of the strategic plan approved by council. (Penny Coles) 6 October 10, 2019 THE NOTL LOCAL EDITORIAL notllocal.com Thanksgiving a good time LOCAL FINDS to choose gratitude over anger Experts tell us we can choose part from people who want to scientious attempts to balance to be grateful, or to be resentful make a great place to live even guarding taxpayers’ dollars and angry. better. with making good decisions Being grateful comes easily For those who don’t pay on behalf of all, residents of IN MEMORY OF to people who have chosen it attention, we’d like to share NOTL can choose gratitude. ENSIGN as a way to consciously live a an observation of this week’s For each of us, in our own OF H. M. 17TH Reg’t life. Others may have to work council meeting and the issues lives, with our families, friends, ROBERT. G.L. LORING at it, but there are rewards for they dealt with, because mu- and neighbours, we can choose making the effort. nicipal politicians can have a to be aware of all that’s good, Only Son of Thanksgiving is an annual huge impact on our lives. They close to home and in the world William Campbell reminder that we have much can set the tone for town staff around us. Even in adversi- and for which to be grateful, if we and residents to follow. ty, in times of trouble, we can Rebecca Loring. choose, and if we want to be Monday night we heard find something positive to take Born at Lake Lodge. happier and healthier, that’s the about grinder pumps. Refrig- away. Near Niagara. better choice. Living and work- eration units. The cost and That we live in a democrat- Jan. 27th 1842. ing in Niagara-on-the-Lake benefits of attending a winter ic country which allows free Died There should make it an easy choice. fair. Tree protection. Some of speech and offers us choices Jan. 5th 1871. We are surrounded by so the issues impact a small num- every four years, is another much that is beautiful, or- ber of people, others affect ev- great reason to give thanks. chards and vineyards, precious ery resident. Gratitude is so much more mature trees in old neighbour- This council struggles to bal- powerful than anger. So much hoods, streets lined with grace- ance the needs of all involved. healthier. And so much more ful historic buildings — and They so clearly demonstrate productive. the people, the interesting, they remember, as one resi- Have a happy Thanksgiving. passionate people, so many of dent asked them to, why they Choose to feel grateful, and whom demonstrate they are chose to run for council. For spread it around. Just like kind- living lives of kindness, com- their thoughtfulness in con- ness, it’s contagious. Addison’s family buried at St. Mark’s passion, and gratitude. templating issues and striving Donald Combe Yes, we hear complaints, for fairness, for their respect of Penny Coles but even they are for the most varying opinions, for their con- The Local Special to The Local Ensign Robert Loring was the great-grandson of Rev. Robert Addison, founder of St. Mark’s Church. He was born at Lake Lodge, the house Addison built on the lakeshore Time for a coffee break almost directly north of the present day Konzelmann Estate Winery. Robert Loring’s parents were William Campbell Loring and Addison’s granddaughter, Rebecca Con- nolly. His paternal grandfather, Robert Roberts Loring, played a significant role in the War of 1812. Many members of Addison’s family were buried near Addison’s grave. It was understood that even in death, a connection to St. Mark’s founder was important. A Man Goes to the Movies Donald Combe and we are triply transfixed. Donald Combe is a retired Special to The Local Everyone loves a story filled English teacher who loves to with endless subplots, lavish go to movies. His Facebook The world has been glued costumes, decadent living, reviews have become popular to the TV for six seasons glamour, intrigue, romance, with his friends and followers, and has been transfixed by happy-ever-after endingsand he has graciously agreed the greatest soap opera of and the King and the Queen. to share his opinions through all time, Downton Abbey. It The film of Downton Abbey “short and sweet” exclusives is now “grand opera” time has it all. for The Local.

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Today this gathering place is home to many First [email protected] [email protected] Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples and acknowledging reminds us that our great standard of living notllocal.com facebook.com/notllocal instagram.com/thenotllocal @thenotllocal is directly related to the resources and friendship of Indigenous peoples. notllocal.com COMMENT THE NOTL LOCAL October 10, 2019 7 People are starting to wake up to climate change half-listened to her just become I personally was a huge fan of what’s coming in terms of the The question is, what happens now? too preoccupied again. I’m fired how Thunberg delivered a very climate-related challenges they Will there be effects that we gous corporations. These parties up, and quite frankly, I’ve been passionate, raw message. I teared will have to face when we’re observe sooner rather than later, are intertwined and feed each frustrated by the general inac- up. I felt the pain of the bigger pic- done and gone. perhaps in the form of major other more than they feed the tion of it all too. I’ve been in the ture, as I do and think about every I suppose it is up to us and government or corporate an- rest. It’s no wonder our environ- guts of how government and day I work in my field. the Greta Thunbergs of the world nouncements? Will a govern- ment and climate change crisis money trump our climate right Here’s a report from ground to keep the pressure on the crew ment boldly bust the status quo has been neglected for so long. here in Niagara. That is an ugly level in Niagara, from someone at the top, and to keep reminding Owen Bjorgan and create new laws or regula- While we our paying our arena to play in, because it’s frus- who is outdoors seven days a them to listen. I think we’re going Special to The Local tion that puts the climate in first? bills, feeding mouths, and work- trating when everyone in the week and usually with kids: to have to get edgier and a little Your house is your envi- ing down at the ground level, we room knows what is wrong, and we’re not doing nearly enough, more creative with what it takes Since the young and im- ronment. Once we step out the really do depend on those pow- nothing gets done. and young people have no idea to make them listen for real. pressively determined Greta front door, the world we live in ers to make big changes. We’re Thunberg made her speech at becomes our environment. This busy and make enough money the UN, there has been a wake is called the biosphere — the area to get by. This is what Thunberg of climate change protests, of our planet, its sky, and its in- was addressing on the world Auchterlonie on Astrology walk-outs, and events around nards where life can actually live. stage — all of those powerful the world. In terms of climate That makes the biosphere our adults had an opportunity to lis- Saturday with Mars connecting an attitude that is stubborn. A change awareness, I don’t be- big environment, but it’s not so ten, but did they? Did they really Bill Auchterlonie with Uranus and Venus with surprise this morning from the lieve there’s been an event like it big anymore when you consider listen? Did anyone listen to our Special to The Local Jupiter to add some heft — first Moon and Uranus in Taurus is yet in terms of how internation- how many humans saturate it, protests in Niagara? Listening is Welcome to Auchterlonie on with early morning stress about also worthy of note. Dr. Mar- al and forthright it was. We even 7.5 billion of us, divided in pock- one thing, but proof of listening Astrology for the second week of long-term plans — and in the tin Luther King won the Nobel had a peaceful movement right ets and clusters, chewing away comes with action. October. This is the week of the noon hour with stress about Peace Prize on this day in 1964. in downtown NOTL. Amazing. at our natural resources on this We’ve all been in a situa- full Moon in Aries, which occurs friendship and knowledge. Both And singer/songwriter Usher That some companies paid marble called Earth. The marble tion in life where we’ve heard on Sunday, Oct. 13. If you follow these stresses are opportunities was born Oct. 14, 1964. their employees to leave work is changing colour, as we can see someone else’s perspective on my podcasts on Facebook or my for growth. On Oct. 12, 1999, the Tuesday, Oct. 15: It’s an imag- and participate is a powerful from satellite images, or even a an issue, and then we had the website, this full Moon is close world population reached six bil- inative Tuesday with Mercury sign there was a message to be quick drive around Niagara. time and power to sit with that to the kind of T-Square that was lion. Today it is nearly eight bil- making a positive connection sent, and people are just starting Climate affects the health and knowledge and do (or not do) in place on July 4, 1776 in Phila- lion — an increase of 33 per cent to Neptune, opening the doors to really wake up to what that function of our biosphere, which something with it. My fear is delphia, and in September, 2008 in 20 years. And Mr. Versatility, to memories lost in time and to message is. puts food on our plates and keeps that Thunberg’s speech was so with the collapse of Lehman Hugh Jackman turns 51 today. dreams that need to be heard. And we arrive to the classic us relatively safe from nature’s perfectly timed, it got such good Brothers. More on that, shortly. Sunday, Oct. 13: The full On Oct. 15, 1989, 28-year-old question — now what? more formidable forces. coverage, on news and social Thursday, Oct. 10: While the Moon is at 5:07 p.m. with the Los Angeles King Wayne Gretz- The optimist views the glass Therefore, when we put cli- media alike; it really couldn’t Moon is in sensitive Pisces all Moon at 20 degrees of Aries. ky breaks Gordie Howe’s points as half full, and the pessimist mate first, we put society first. have been bigger and better, so day, the big astro event du jour This is an especially hard full record (1,850) in the final period sees the glass half empty. How- I liked Thunberg’s direct how will we ever get such a piv- is Venus making an inconjunct Moon, for a few different rea- of a game against the Edmonton ever, at the end of the day, only blame approach at the UN as- otal conversation on the world aspect to the planetoid Chiron sons. First, the sun is in Libra Oilers. Gretzky’s record-setting the realist is right. So I want to sembly. It’s not cynical campfire stage again? (pronounced Ky-ron) late in the and the Moon is in Aries – both goal tied the game; in overtime, he ask an honest question in this conversation to say that there’s In our hectic world of in- evening. Venus is in the early de- cardinal signs in astrology. In scored another, and the Kings won week’s article. a top 1 per cent that essentially formation-sharing and pace grees of Scorpio and Chiron in Latin cardinal means important. 5-4. Do we realistically think that runs the world — she was stand- of life, I fear this event will just the early degrees of Aries. This In astrology, it connotes active, Wednesday, Oct. 16: The the recent climate strikes are ing in front of many of them. be smothered by the next news is peaceful, loving Venus meet- self-motivated, insightful and Moon moves on from Taurus going to have a noticeable and These are your government story or mindless YouTube fad, ing up in a potentially positive ambitious. So which way do we into Gemini late this evening, meaningful result anytime soon? leaders, lobbyists, and humon- or the politicians who even way with Chiron – the Wound- go? With the Libran Sun or with after spending most of the day ed Warrior. This may begin as the Aries Moon? Do we make without making contact to any- an argument, likely about how peace or make something brand thing in the sky. Hopefully it’s to fix something. It can end on a new? Or can we manage both? a break. We need it. It was Oct. good note if we can change and In addition, this full Moon close- 16, 1923 that The Walt Disney grow. Former Green Bay Quar- ly resembles the T-Square I’ve Company was incorporated. terback, Brett Favre, turns 50 and mentioned on my podcasts, the Disney had been a major player Pac-Man, the godfather of video T-Square of July 4, 1776 and the in the Chicago World’s Fair years games, is 40 years old today. T-Square of the Sept. 15, 2008 earlier. Friday, Oct. 11: This is a lazy with the collapse of Lehman The podcast version of kind of do-not-do-too-much Brothers. This time it’s Saturn Auchterlonie on Astrology con- Friday as the Moon makes no and Pluto together at the bot- tains more information than the aspects to any other thing in the tom of the T, suggesting a need version which appears here in sky after 5:53 a.m. Enjoy a bit of for changes in matters relating The Local. This week I am ex- a break. It was Oct. 11, 1975 that to motivation and occupation or plaining the uncanny astronom- we first heard Don Pardo say the motivation and security. Singer/ ical parallels between 1776 and famous eight words: “Live, from songwriter Paul Simon is 78 to- 2008, the American Revolution, New York, it’s Saturday Night!” day. The first cell phone network the collapse of Lehman Brothers (As in SNL!). And top-ranked was powered up on Oct. 13, 1983 and the rise of Donald Trump. golfer Michelle Wie is 30 years in Chicago. So, please check out my pod- old today.m Monday, Oct. 14: Don’t ig- cast on Facebook at Auchterlonie Saturday, Oct. 12: Just past nore a clever idea that may wake on Astrology or visit my website midnight, the Moon moves into you up in the middle of the Looking up with Bill at https:// This group of kids enjoyed a guided walk with Owen Bjorgan though the Paradise Grove for- the signLOCAL of Aries, on her way to night. It’s a helping hand idea www.lookingupwithbill.com/. est in NOTL. Kids need to be fuelled with careful optimism about the climate change crisis, the full moon tomorrow. It’s a worthy of remembering. It may And remember, we are all says Bjorgan, and adults with power need to start acting on it. (Owen Bjorgan) busy and impulsive, energetic keep you awake trying to change stardust. So shine on!

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Local membership specials cannot be combined with other offers. Memberships are valid for one year from date of purchase. Non-transferable. Visit www.notllocal.com/membership for your monthly specials. 8 October 10, 2019 THE NOTL LOCAL notllocal.com Youth Advisory Council begins a new year staff representative is Lauren cil hosts a Youth Mental Health returning members have been a new idea the council is very are looking at establishing Kruitbosch, community en- and Wellness Conference, a day with us since our beginning, much looking forward to, with sub-committees, continuing gagement coordinator for the when students in Grade 8 from and we are welcoming four new a number of skills and interest with our Youth Mental Health Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. elementary schools in NOTL members. It is fantastic that we within the council. The council and Wellness Conference and The LMYAC held their first gather at the community centre continue to grow,’’ says Potl. is also passionate about reach- we are looking to become even meeting last month, a very suc- for seminars, workshops and “Our LMYAC is com- ing out to others. Potl is hoping more involved in our commu- Alexcia Cofell cessful meeting of brainstorm- keynote speakers discussing posed of really motivated and the council can be even more n it y.” The Local Community ing ideas for this school year as mental health. The council is forward-thinking individuals. involved in community events This year, however, will be Advisory Council well as preparing to create new very eager to see what this year Each of us has a number of in- and have a bigger presence at bittersweet for the LMYAC, sub-committees, which include has in store for the annual con- terests. Establishing sub-com- events. with members in Grade 12, A new year means a pleth- advocacy, outreach and well- ference. mittees such as advocacy, out- “For me personally, it is their final year, including Potl, ora of new and exciting events ness. I sat down with LMYAC reach and wellness, lets each of my third year as chair, so I Clara De Münnich, Genevieve for the Lord Mayor’s Youth Additionally, the firstchair Bethany Potl to ask her us put our talents to use, gain am looking forward to men- Moncion, and myself. Advisory Council. meeting consisted of intro- some questions. leadership experience and toring younger members in However, the council is The LMYAC has a great ducing new members through “As we are heading into our meet more of the needs of our leadership. We also had some looking to pass the torch onto group this year, consisting of group-engaging activities. third year for the LMYAC, I community.’’ says Potl. great ideas and discussions at the next youth willing to take nine youth members. The Every year the youth coun- am excited to say that our five The sub-committees are our first meeting where we the plunge. Pool campaign off to a good start

A fundraising campaign for a new St. Davids Pool got a kick-start last week with a cheque for $10,000 from the St. Davids Lions. The club built the pool for the community more than 50 years ago, before turning it over to the Town to operate and maintain, and has been supportive of a new one on the same property, next door to the Lions Hall on York Road. Accepting the cheque is the Town’s parks and recreation manager Kevin Turcotte, from Lions member Bradd Anderson. (Penny Coles) notllocal.com THE NOTL LOCAL October 10, 2019 9 FEDERAL ELECTION 2019 Baldinelli true blue from his youth Penny Coles Baldinelli. When Nicholson had ra-on-the-Lake and Fort Erie tax, and implementing a fitness The Local an opening for an assistant, he the best they can be for families tax credit and art and learning applied, and was offered the job. like his to live, work, and enjoy tax credit for children. Tony Baldinelli says he has That was in 1988. He stayed the place they call home. •Promoting econom- always been a Conservative. He in Ottawa and worked for the “I am running in this cam- ic growth and development was drawn even as a high school MP for six years, and then went paign because I believe in com- throughout NOTL, Fort Erie student to its values, to its support into public relations after that. In munity…and in building a better and Niagara Falls by working for individuals who work hard, 1995, he got a job at Queen’s Park, future for my family and for all of with local and provincial rep- for its support of diversity, and its as a policy assistant to the Minis- us, who are fortunate to call Ni- resentatives, including the tour- financial accountability, he says, ter of Citizenship, Culture and agara home,” says Baldinelli. ism community, tender fruit and has been involved in politics Recreation, and after two years, Baldinelli’s three top priori- and grape and wine industries, in some capacity ever since. followed that with another stint ties are: small businesses and industries He has known and respected in the private sector, in Toronto. • Affordability: The PC cam- located throughout the riding. Rob Nicholson from the MP’s He then returned to his paign is centred on the theme of • Continued quality health Conservative candidate Tony Baldinelli with his wife Carol, early days in international affairs hometown to work for the Ni- making life more affordable for care: Under a new Conserva- son Daniel and their Australian Labradoodles Harper and and defence, which were two agara Parks Commission, where hard working Canadians, says tive government, says Baldinelli, Hannah. (Photo supplied) areas of interest for Baldinelli, so he is now the senior manager of Baldinelli. “If you work hard, you Canadians will be able to count 136 days “on an incredible jour- the Provincial Assisted Devices after graduation from McMaster communications. should be able to buy a home, on stable and predictable health ney in hospital, to where he is Program,” says Baldinelli. University with a Bachelor’s De- Nicholson has been a huge save for retirement, and care and social program funding, today. We know first-hand, just To help reduce wait times, a gree in political science, he asked mentor for Baldinelli, and when he for your children and your par- with an increased Canada how precious life is…and what Conservative government will the Niagara Falls MP how he met with the MP after he had an- ents as they age. If elected, I will Health Transfer and Canada an incredible heath care sector also invest $1.5 billion to replace could best pursue an interest in nounced his retirement, “he asked work hard to help reduce taxes, Social Transfer by at least three we have. Since Daniel’s birth, we and add new medical imaging working for the federal govern- me to stand for the nomination.” grow the economy and make life per cent per year. “My wife and have utilized the services of great equipment, allowing healthcare ment. Nicholson suggested he It was something Baldinelli more affordable for all families I know the importance of our agencies and supports such as providers to quicker deliver qual- go to Ottawa, which he did, and had alway been interested in, and and seniors.” The Conservative health care sector,” says Baldi- the Ronald McDonald House ity services with the most up-to- went to work stuffing envelopes after talking to his family, decided platform includes universal tax nelli. He and his wife had identi- in Hamilton, speech pathology date technology. for the Conservative party. “this was the time to do it.” cuts to help the average family, cal twin boys born 15 weeks too services through the Niagara Contact Baldinelli at info@ “I was in the building, meet- He says he wants to follow in an increased credit for seniors, early – losing one son David, Peninsula Children’s Centre, the niagarafallsconservatives.ca, call ing people, and handing out my Nicholson’s footsteps, working scrapping the GST on home after three days, then having the Ontario government’s Special 289-477-5323 or visit www.ni- resume whenever I could,” says to make Niagara Falls, Niaga- heating, eliminating the carbon other, Daniel, spend the next Services at Home Program and agarafallsconservatives.ca.

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The Local The father of two young variety of students. • Preserving what makes children, Barker worries about For the last few years, he Niagara-on-the-Lake, Fort Brian Barker grew up in a what the future holds for has also served as vice-presi- Erie, and Niagara Falls special working class family, with par- them. He is concerned about dent of the Elementary Teach- by advocating for tourism and ents who both worked hard to climate change and the envi- ers’ Federation of Ontario viticulture sectors, standing up make a “modest” living and ronment, about the affordabil- Niagara Local, where he has for responsible development raise a family, but that is be- ity of homes, of young people represented and advocated on that protects cultural heritage, coming more and more diffi- being saddled with post-sec- behalf of 1,500 teachers across and preserving the environ- cult for families today, he says. ondary school debt, and about Niagara. ment, which includes $2.5 He has chosen to run as the cost of drugs and dental If elected, Barker’s three billion in funding for munic- a candidate for the NDP be- care for those who don’t have main priorities for the riding ipalities to deal with extreme cause it’s a party that works for private insurance, including would be: weather events. everyone, says Barker, refer- seniors. • Making life more afford- • Working in tandem with ring to Tommy Douglas and The middle class is slowly able for working families in all levels of government and the creation of universal health being eliminated, he says, leav- Niagara by ensuring universal community stakeholders to care as representing a philoso- ing those who are well off and dental and prescription drug bring good jobs back to Ni- phy that everyone is cared for. those who aren’t. coverage; building 500,000 agara. Barker grew up in Welland, “Life is becoming more units of affordable housing and Contact Barker at: 905-933- where the late Peter Kormos and more of a struggle for doubling the Home Buyer’s Tax 2358, email brian.barker@ndp. NDP candidate Brian Barker with his son Lennon and was a popular MPP for many those families who aren’t well Credit; and eliminating interest ca, or visit ndp.ca. daughter Claire. (Photo supplied) years who fought for every- off,” says Barker, who is hop- body. “He was the salt of the ing, as a high school teacher, to earth, beloved by everybody in help make this country a bet- the constituency,” says Barker. ter place for the young people In the Niagara Falls riding, who represent the future. Kaiser ready to create better Canada MPP Wayne Gates has also “That’s what excites me Penny Coles ing for Justin Trudeau. and its work for youth. public works, planning, cor- worked hard on behalf of the about the NDP and this elec- The Local Now, after a period of Her parents, Karl and Sil- porate services, and fair tax- constituency, and Barker says tion. It’s an opportunity to stepping back from politics via Kaiser, taught her Liberal ation committees, and also as he considers both his mentors. fight for fairness for everyone.” After three terms as a to spend more time with her values, including working vice-president of the Niaga- “That’s the ideology I’ve Barker was born and Niagara-on-the-Lake town children, she’s hoping to do hard, caring for neighbours ra-on-the-Lake Chamber of always felt strongly about raised in the Niagara region councillor, Andrea Kaiser did just that, as MP for the Niag- and giving back to her com- Commerce. In the local tour- — a government that works and lives in Niagara Falls with not expect to get back into ara Falls riding, representing munity, she says — the Liber- ism and wine industry, she for people. That’s what has his two children, Claire and politics — but when asked, the Liberal government. al philosophy. is a champion for economic driven me to the NDP. It Lennon. He has been a teacher she would say it would only She finds herself con- Kaiser says her daughter, development and communi- represents the values I feel for more than two decades in be at the federal level, work- cerned about what she sees who became an activist in ty excellence, and has a deep in the politics of today, in climate change, has shown understanding of vital local Canada and the U.S., and the her that the government of economic drivers, such as harshness with which poli- the last four years has taken a tourism and agriculture, she ticians treat each other, she leadership role on that issue, says. says. The best part of munici- and that “I could be a part of Kaiser’s three priorities if pal government was working making major changes, help- elected: collaboratively with others, ing to create a better Canada, • To be a strong voice for even when opinions differed, and a better environment for Niagara in Ottawa, “not the to come up with the best re- my kids and grandkids.” other way around. The feder- sults, and she looks forward Kaiser is a working moth- al Liberal Government has a to doing that again under er of two, a small business historic 12-year, $190 billion Brighten your smile in time for summer. Trudeau’s style of compas- owner, an instructor at Niag- dollar infrastructure plan, sionate leadership. ara College and the director and it is imperative that Ni- • Complementary Consultations “I believe people who of marketing and tourism at agara gets its fair share of this work hard should reap their a local winery. She says she money for priority projects. • Same Day Repairs, Relines rewards, but at the same time learned about hard work and My first act as your Member • Implant Supported Dentures I believe we all have a respon- the entrepreneurial spirit of Parliament will be to sit sibly to each other,” says Kai- watching her father build a down with local mayors and • Teeth in a Day ser. life for his family in Niagara councillors to determine how • Full or Partial Dentures She also was drawn to as co-founder and winemak- I can support their infrastruc- the Liberal party because of er of Inniskillin Wines. ture priorities.” • Immediate Dentures its strong values, respect for During more than a de- • Economic development • Locally Owned and Operated other cultures, for the middle cade on municipal council, class and strong work ethic, she served stints as chair of Continued on page 11

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Based on residential unit sales $500,000+ 2018 year to date ORTIS MLS ® in Niagara Region* | Brokerage *Sales Representative **Broker ***Broker - Royal LePage NRC Realty KRDS 12 October 10, 2019 THE NOTL LOCAL notllocal.com FEDERAL ELECTION 2019 Tricia O’Connor believes in ideals, policies of CHP Penny Coles Tommy Douglas, was elected only pro-life federal party. The Local to the House of Commons in O’Connor is an educator 1935. It was his vision to see with a specialty in English as Tricia O’Connor is run- universal health care for ev- a second language, autism ning for the Christian Her- ery Canadian,” says O’Con- and behavioural psychology. itage Party, which she has nor. She is a widow who raised chosen in part because “I “Our country was found- her children alone, putting live by my Christian ideals, ed upon the Judeo-Christian herself through university, but also because I agree with teachings of the Bible, and it earning two degrees. She has their policies more than any- is actually within our Char- taught more than 4,000 stu- thing,” she says. ter of Rights in the preamble, dents ranging from pre-kin- She has served her com- that Canada is a nation un- dergarten to adults. munity as a board member der the Supremacy of God.” Her priorities are: for the Welland Multicultur- CHP policies are based • Life, from conception to al and Heritage Museum to on those principles, she says. natural death; and more pro- learn from the past, but her “This is what we want to see tection of the environment, main concern is for “the up- for all of Canada.” especially our forests, lakes coming generations in a glo- Under Trudeau and pro- and streams, balist environment.” spectively under Conserva- • Family: offering hous- One of her issues, she says, tive leader Andrew Scheer, ing stability by building is other political parties com- she says, “Canadians will more housing units on a ing down hard on criminals, continue to export our dol- continual basis, making it but supporting abortion. lars overseas to fund abor- easier for families to pur- She says the country is tions in other countries as chase homes with incentives Tricia O’Connor of the Christian Heritage Party (Photo supplied) “importing people to fund well. This is an outrage es- for builders to offer sales to the pension plan” because pecially in light of what Mr. families and especially sin- there is a “missing genera- Trudeau had to say to our gle-parent families. tion of people” in the work- wounded veterans with re- • Freedom: with stricter force. Protecting life, to her, gards to pensions: ‘We just law enforcement upon any- ‘Independents could is fundamental. don’t have the money.’” one who would attempt to “Like all members of the The Christian Heritage intimidate or harm seniors CHP, I am unashamed of our Party was founded 30 years as our populations ages. hold balance of power’ Christian Heritage. In fact, ago, and in this election has Contact the Tricia up against their own party.” tirement, Strange, serving his I am reminded of why we five candidates running in O’Connor campaign at: Penny Coles He believes this coming second term as a Niagara Falls have free health care in this the Niagara Region, says ph: 289-820-6243 email: The Local election is “a perfect storm,” councillor, decided this was country: a Baptist minister, O’Connor, calling it Canada’s [email protected]. Mike Strange, running with a minority government his time. as an Independent, says “the all but guaranteed, and in “It’s 100 per cent the per- Liberal Party has had four that situation, the balance of fect time. I’m the smart vote. years to make a difference.” power will lie with the Inde- I can have the power to repre- But given some of the pendents. “They will have to sent my riding.” promises made, and some of come to the Independents to He compares running as the actions of the prime min- get anything passed,” he says. an Independent to his expe- ister, “accountability is a big “We will have a vote, and we rience on city council, “where thing for me.” will have way more power we are all independents, but He says if a member of than the opposition party.” we know how to work togeth- parliament speaks out against Strange attempted to win er and get things done. I think his or her own government, the nomination to run in the that needs to be done more in “you get kicked out of cau- last provincial election as a the House of Commons.” cus. As an Independent, I can Conservative, but the party Climate change is a good bring up any issue I want. I rejected him as a candidate. example of what that could can bring my constituents’ is- “I thank God I wasn’t al- accomplish, he says. sues to Ottawa.” lowed, or I would be a mem- “Every MP, across all party He considers retiring ber of the provincial govern- lines, should be united on that Conservative MP Rob Nich- ment now.” issue. We owe it to our future olson a mentor, the politician There was no way he generations.” he voted for the year he was would have run against Nich- In addition to being a first able to vote. olson, for whom he has the second-term city councillor “But politics have changed greatest respect, but when since then. People can’t speak the MP announced his re- Continued on page 13

Mike Strange is running as an Independent (Photo supplied) notllocal.com THE NOTL LOCAL October 10, 2019 13 FEDERALFEDERAL FEDERALELECTIONELECTION 2019 2019 ELECTION 2019 People’s Party tackles immigration, free speech Penny Coles The Local Alex Taylor has always followed politics, but dis- covered recently the Peo- ple’s Party of Canada (PPC) best represents his views. He is concerned about immigration, free speech, and fiscal responsibili- ty, and he finds his values aligned with the PPC, he says. “I never really thought of myself as someone who would run as a candidate, and I don’t see that as an opportunity with any other party, but I’m happy I can have some positive impact running for the People’s Party. I just want to try to make a difference, and op- portunity knocked.” Alex Taylor of the People’s Party of Canada. (Photo Taylor’s grandfather was supplied) a minister, and his father was in the military. In his “This is becoming a do or ple in the Niagara region, youth, he moved around die situation for our chil- but they were all closed and the country. Taylor is the dren, if we don’t act now, the jobs outsourced to factories father of two children and situation will continue to get outside of North America. has worked at the Niagara worse.” “This is some of the most Casino for the last 20 years. • The military: Over the fertile land in Canada, yet “I am very concerned last few decades, Canada’s the orchards were allowed about my children’s future, military has been deprived to be cut down so the com- and I have lost confidence of adequate funding, result- panies selling their products in the government to han- ing in obsolete equipment, could make more profit. dle things.” failure to take care of injured Fruit prices have been rising Taylor lists as his top soldiers and not properly for the last couple years, we priorities: providing for the families of have become dependent on • Housing: There is a those who did not make it other countries to feed us, housing crisis in this coun- back, says Taylor. “We made and this has allowed them to try. Real estate prices are a commitment to our NATO raise prices, not to mention rising so fast, pushing the allies to spend two per cent the quality control of many cost of living up so rapidly, of our GDP on defence of these countries is not wages can’t keep up. “Our spending. We should live up comparable.” For security children are being priced out to our word.” and economic reasons, says of the real estate market, the • Canning factories: On Taylor, it’s time to go back dream of home ownership is the way to St. Davids, you to being “the fruit basket of being taken away and being used to see peach trees, Canada, time to go back to replaced with the nightmare where now you see sub- our roots.” of seniors’ poverty. Reducing divisions, says Taylor. The Taylor can be reached at immigration would stabilize canning industry used to [email protected], the housing prices,” he says. employ thousands of peo- or 905-353-1731. Seniors, climate change priorities Continued from page 12 care system.” He would also current crisis with the number support free transit for seniors of people coming over, claim- in Niagara Falls and a real es- across Canada. ing refugee status when there tate agent for the last 12 years, • Climate change needs is no refuge from the state of Strange also runs the BoxRun to be taken seriously, Strange New York, says Strange. “We Charitable foundation, which says, and all MPs across all need to process immigrants raises funds for childhood party lines should be united and refugees responsibly and cancer research and Ronald in the fight against it. In Niag- with medical screening.” The McDonald House. ara-on-the-Lake and in Fort number of people crossing Strange’s top priorities in- Erie, high water levels have borders is causing hallway clude: damaged shorelines and local medical health care, Strange • Helping seniors in the marinas. “The current govern- says. “The process at our bor- riding. The Niagara Falls rid- ment should be calling a state ders for refugees and immi- ing has the oldest population of emergency and should be gration has to be done respon- per capita in this country, says taking every step possible for sibly and with proper steps. Strange. “We definitely need a protecting residents of NOTL We have seen too many recent plan for free pharmacare for and Fort Erie and our shore- gun incidents and crime close our seniors as we are begin- line from rising waters, which to us that security has to be ning to see the strain on our will not change unless this is the number one step at our health care system.” Seniors addressed immediately.” borders.” have paid into the system and • Immigration: The Niag- Contact Strange at deserve better “than to line up ara Falls riding has four inter- mikestrange2019@gmail. in this new hallway medical national borders and there is a com or call 905-353-1731. 14 October 10, 2019 THE NOTL LOCAL notllocal.com Firefighters raise money for the community Local Staff ham Keene, a Queenston resident and supporter of the Friday’s Queenston fire- volunteer firefighters. fighters’ spagetti dinner was “Everything worked out a great success, says orga- well, and the Queenston nizer Rob Copeland, with Volunteer Firefighters Asso- $1,530 raised for the com- ciation really appreciates the munity just from the dinner support we received for this alone. event. It is what makes the Firefighters served 270 volunteer firefighters want to dinners, a record number for do these community fund- the fall event, says Copeland. raisers,” says Copeland. “We had practically noth- The money raised goes ing left over,” he added. back into the community. Another record profitIt can go to one community of almost $700 was made cause or several, as needed, from the prizes, donated by and will be decided at the Welland Avenue Canadian next meeting of the associa- Tire franchise owner Gra- tion, Copeland says.

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Sawyer Hoadley can’t wait to eat his pasta, served by volunteer firefighter Tom Mussari. The event was successful, with Lucas Devries stirs meatballs and sausages to be those who attended enjoying an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner served by volunteer firefighters. (Fred Mercnik) served with spaghetti. (Penny Coles) Exciting new m LOCAL MEMBERSHIP Name

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Taylor Judson, Liam Howes, Colin Tatlock, Lauren Doi, Marissa McNeil, Ayrton Ashick, Monica Lin, and (front) Richelle Sticklee are ready for the hockey night edition of their Saturday DJ night. (Kim Wade) Gretzky winery and distillery hosts two events Kim Wade lected one Cabernet All the late ice cream sandwich for day DJ Night. Whiskey Bar Restaurant. from the wine, the whiskey Special to The Local Way souvenir glass from this occasion. As light began to fade and Sticklee said that although and even the simple syrups each winery. Plus, every lo- While some people wan- the half-moon rose, people she has been in the service for their signature cocktails, Saturday was a full day of cation for the sold-out event dered through the grounds, continued to drink and dine industry for more than 10 she says. fun and festivities at Wayne offered cabernet fans a food they enjoyed a beautifully at the Whiskey Bar Restau- years, this is her first year at Sticklee’s enthusiasm for Gretzky Estates Winery and pairing with each wine or crisp and sunny day, with the rant Patio. As the tempera- Wayne Gretzky Estates and her work is obvious when she Distillery. cocktail from the resident sound of live music in the air. ture fell, the Beer Garden she is enjoying it. “Hospitali- reiterated how the products The day started withwinery chefs. Others jostled for the perfect staff continued to serve No. ty is in my blood,” she enthu- are hand-crafted and the in- Wayne Gretzky Estates host- This occasion provided souvenir photo against the 99 Rye Lager. siastically explains. gredients are locally sourced. ing the annual Cabernet All the perfect time for Wayne impressive silver ‘99’ sign, The gas fireplace was lit Having recently moved It is this type of dedication the Way event. Along with Gretzky Estates Winery and while a few others played and the patio lights were to the area, she was drawn by by the staff at the Wayne Trius Winery, Peller Estates Distillery to launch a new pool or enjoyed a game of turned on. A 25-foot inflat- the reputation of the winery Gretzky Estates Winery and Winery and Thirty Bench product, No. 99 Whisky Oak bocce ball on the court by the able screen enabled fans to and talented staff there. Distillery that ensured two Wine Makers, Wayne Gretz- Aged Red 2018. This partic- Beer Garden. watch the face-off between She describes how im- successful events in one day. ky Estates invited each of the ular wine is Gretzky’s first Eventually, the last of the the Toronto Maple Leafs and pressed she is with the resi- Although Cabernet All 500 participants to enjoy the whisky oak-aged wine. Cabernet All the Way revel- the Montreal Canadiens, dent estate mixologist, Zac the Way is over until next best cabernets these wineries It is a signature blend lers boarded their tour buses with picnic tables and seat- Kvas, who won the Ontario year, there is still time to have to offer. of cabernet-merlot, which or climbed into their limou- ing for optimal viewing. A Hostelry Institute’s Top 30 enjoy Saturday DJ night at A touring pass included is aged first in French and sines for the ride home, but third pop-up bar complete Under 30 award this year. Wayne Gretzky Estates with one glass of red wine at each American oak. Then 25festivities at Wayne Gretzky with patio heaters was set up This is an annual award that DJ Dave Stiles. winery, however, Wayne per cent of it is finished in Estates were not over yet. to accommodate guests who honours young professionals This event will contin- Gretzky Estates offered pa- Wayne Gretzky’s own Red The staff traded their Caber- continued to arrive. in the food service and hos- ue to run from 6:30 p.m. trons a red-wine themed Cask whisky oak barrels. net All the Way T-shirts for Richelle Sticklee was in pitality industry. She is proud to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday cocktail as an alternative. In This newly released wine was hockey jerseys and set up for charge of this pop-up bar. to provide quality products nights until the end of Oc- addition, participants col- paired with a double choco- the Hockey Edition of Satur- She is the supervisor at the in everything they produce tober. Celebrate your happy moments with the

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Contact: [email protected] or call 905.641.5335 Pricing starts at $20. Deadline: Mondays at 3 p.m. notllocal.com THE NOTL LOCAL October 10, 2019 19 Oktoberfest celebrated at The Exchange Kim Wade hall stylized logo for The Oktober Bomb contains The Local Exchange. Alternative- bourbon, Northern Old ly, a great way to sample Fashioned Simple Syrup, This past Saturday, The more beers was to choose Ginger Wild Flower Sim- Exchange Brewery high- a flight of six or eight beers ple Syrup and their sea- lighted their German-style and pick your favourites sonal Pumpkin Ale. brews by hosting an Ok- in the sunshine on the Paired with beer for toberfest event complete outdoor patio. the wvent, food selections with a photo booth, tie-on Some of the selections featured a German pret- lederhosen and beer gog- available from the Ok- zel, served with a sweet gle glasses. toberfest menu included and spicy mustard and a Beer novices and afi- Hefeweizen, Dunkelweiss, grilled bratwurst served cionados alike were treat- Gose, Maibock and the a freshly baked bun with ed to a discriminating recently released Helles side of sauerkraut topped selection of brews for the Export. with the same sweet and event, ranging from a pre- Other seasonal choices spicy mustard. mier German lager to a were unique brews, such While many of the malty Bock beer. as the Belgian Pumpkin beers for the Oktoberfest Patrons chose from the Ale and Thai Basil Saison are available in bottles to special Oktoberfest menu, currently on tap. take home with your sou- then enjoyed their selec- The Exchange also con- venir stein, some, like the tion in a one-litre stein cocted a signature craft refreshing sour Gose, are bearing a German beer cocktail for the event. The tap-exclusive and are to be enjoyed in-house. There is still time to ap- preciate these Oktoberfest brews by visiting The Ex- change Brewery for these upcoming events:

Oct. 15 Plant Nite Elizabeth Beresford serves flights at The Exchange Brewery (Kim Wade) Make your own arrange- ment of succulents while enjoying craft beer. Walking a mile in HER shoes Oct. 16 Trivia night

Oct. 18 Humour and Hops Join host David Green and fellow comedians for a night of lager and laughs.

Oct. 22 Growler’s Club Members Only meeting

Oct. 23 Trivia Night

Oct. 29 Paint Nite Join in the fun with paints and pints.

Oct. 30 Trivia Night Logan Fieguth, who is participating in the fundraising Walk a Mile in HER shoes, col- lected $654 in bottles at Phil’s valu-mart Saturday, with help from his mother Emily, More details and tick- bringing the bottle drive collection total to $1,219. The Fieguths are still collecting et information for these bottles at their home at 881 Concession 4 until Oct. 14, still a little shy of his $3,000 Carly DeLorme of The Exchange Brewery, serves a Helles events are found on the goal. (Penny Coles) Export, a German lager, in a litre stein, at the brewery’s an- exchangebrewery.com nual Oktoberfest party. (Fred Mercnik) website.

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On arriving at their campground, Royal Oaks students check out the view. Royal Oak kids learn life skills Ben Giles, Grade 4, stays still to watch a butterfly on his nose. (Photos supplied) from camping experience The first two months of and centre, but balanced with “My favourite part of “Camp means fun. Do- school at Royal Oak Com- activities like Gaga ball (a camp was Gaga ball. I had ing Capture the Flag was the munity School have been ROCS favourite), and ultimate a great time! This is the first most fun because I like run- extremely busy, just like any frisbee. The crew had a blast, time I slept in a cabin with ning and working together other school, with students and talk about what ‘Camp friends and it was all right. with my team.” working hard to get back into Means to Me’... This was my first time to Sienna Rey - Grade 4 the groove of school routines, camp and I would tell other challenging learning and set- “Fun, educational, friend- kids that they should go to “It is important for kids to ting new goals, both personal ship, exploring. I love exploring camp because…. there are be apart of camp so that they and academic, for the school the forest, the site, nature, and I so many fun games to play.” can move past their boundar- year. like trying new things. Something Ben Giles - Grade 4 ies. Canoeing is hard and can What’s different for ROCS I tried that was new to me was be scary. Our teacher fell in students, though, is the “time fire-making. It was super fun, “Camp means to me hav- the water last year and he still out” our community takes to and I got to actually learn how to ing fun with friends, getting went in a canoe this year even head north to beautiful Mus- make a fire if I were on my own to spend time together and though he was scared — and koka, and to extend learning and needed warmth. I learned getting closer. It is also about he didn’t fall. I was afraid I to nature and the world out- what types of sticks and bark I being outdoors. Outdoor ed- would fall in, but I didn’t and side the classroom need to make fire. Because we ucation is important because I was happy I went. Situated between two are in cabins and staying togeth- I learned how to build fires, My favourite part of beautiful lakes, Saw Lake and er, we get alone time together and I learned wall-climbing, how camp is hanging out with my Clear Lake in Bracebridge, we get to build our friendships by to get through outdoor ob- friends and spending time in Ont.w, Camp Wenonah for learning to communicate. stacle courses, and I learned the cabins together making children places learning about We are very lucky to try how to be outside my com- jokes. I think this helps us to friendship, oneself, and the en- camp. It is so different from our fort zone. You might get be better friends. To someone vironment at the forefront of regular life!” homesick, but when you get who has never been to camp programming that is both fun Ben van Veghel-Wood, Grade 5 past it, you can have a really before, I would say the first and deeply important. great time. Oh, wood+nail night can be hard, but it gets Aspen Ziraldo, Gabriel Santelli, Teia Epp, Nathan Turner and Life skills such as fire-mak- “We get to try new food!” art was super fun, too.” way better, and it’s worth it.” Olivia Santelli learn how to build a fire. ing and orienteering are front Hadrian Tataryn - Grade 4 Leila Ridesic - Grade 5 Diego Rey - Grade 5

In the girls cabin at camp in Muskoka were (back, left) Maya Gazzard with founding head of school Gianna Dritsacos, teacher Kirsten Koyle (front), Sienna Rey, Teia Epp, Leila Ridesic, Leila Ridesic, Grade 5, prepares to take out a kayak. Ruby Elltoft, Charlotte Robinson and teacher Christine McIsaac. notllocal.com THE NOTL LOCAL October 10, 2019 21 Battle of Queenston Heights LOCAL HAPPENINGS commemorated this weekend AA MEETING To advertise your event in Local Staff the 160th anniversary of every LOCAL the opening of Brock’s Wednesday evening, Monument. Started in HAPPENINGS The Friends of Fort 1853, the monument was at 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Contact George and Parks Cana- completed in 1856, and [email protected] da are commemorating officially opened to the at the 207th anniversary of public in 1859. To mark St. Mark’s Parish Hall the Battle of Queenston this anniversary, Ron 41 Byron St. Visit us online at: Heights and the death of Dale, former superin- Niagara-on-the-Lake www.notllocal.com Major General Sir Isaac tendent of Fort George Brock Sunday, Oct. 13. National Historic Site, Brock’s Monument and board director of the National Historic Site will Friends of Fort George, BATTLE OF QUEENSTON be open from 10 a.m. to will be leading a spe- HEIGHTS COMMEMORATION 5 p.m. all weekend. The cial tour at 2 p.m. to talk monument, small mu- about the history of the October 13 @ 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. seum and gift shop will monument. Join the Friends of Fort George and Parks Canada be open; historical inter- Tickets for the com- as we commemorate the 207th anniversary of the preters will be onsite; and memorative tours can be Battle of Queenston Heights and the death of Major there will be tours of the purchased from the staff General Sir Isaac Brock. Brock’s Monument National battle site. at the base of the monu- Historic Site will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guid- The monument’s 235 ment. ed tours of the battle site. Climb the 235 steps to the stairs will also be open The cost for the tour is top of Brock’s Monument and enjoy the scenic view for climbing to the top to $3.50 for youth and $4.50 of Queenston Heights and the Niagara River! Call enjoy the scenic view of for adults. All proceeds Queenston Heights and from the programming at the Friends of Fort George at 905-468-6621 or email: the Niagara River. Brock’s Monument help [email protected] for more information. To commemorate the support student summer battle and the death of employment opportuni- Major General Sir Isaac ties at Brock’s Monument Brock, costumed inter- and Fort George. preters will be offering For more informa- commemorative tours of tion contact the Friends the battle site at 11 a.m., 1 of Fort George at www. An interpreter from Fort George fires toward the American Green Party candidate Meet and Greet event! p.m. and 3:30 p.m. friendsoffortgeorge.ca or side of the river, where American soldiers arrived for the Bat- Join your local candidate Sandra O’Connor This year also marks call 905-468-6621. tle of Queenston Heights. (Photos supplied) on Tuesday October 15 at Southbrook Winery on 581 Niagara Stone Road. The event takes place from 6 - 8 p.m. This is your opportunity to learn more about the Green Party platform and address questions to Sandra. FIRST ONTARIO PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE October 18 Gord’s Legacy October 20 Hear! Here! Niagara Music Series with Mark Lalama Trio October 9 Bruce Cockburn www.FirstOntarioPAC.ca FAMILY FRIENDLY DROP-IN ART STUDIO October 27 @ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Drop in to our Family Friendly Art Studio, to make your own artwork. This is a great opportunity for the whole family to explore art and get creative! Families are en- couraged to see the exhibition in our gallery and then get their hands messy working on their own artwork in Ron Dale, former superintendent of Fort George National Historic Site, and board director of the Friends of Fort George, will our studio. $2 suggested donation. be leading a special tour at 2 p.m. Oct. 13 to talk about the history of Brock’s Monument. FAMOUS AND INFAMOUS

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