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Vol. 2,Lake Issue 29 Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Report most respected newspaper July 25, 2019

Refrigeration noise not so cool with neighbours

An aerial view of St. David’s Cold Storage, where nearby residents say noise from an air-conditioning unit is causing a bother. RENE BERTSCHI/SPECIAL TO THE LAKE REPORT

Dariya Baiguzhiyeva The giant warehouse, at according to the company’s from the facility, said she humming noise when it’s a temporary sound barrier. The Lake Report 365 Four Mile Creek Rd., website. The industrial hasn’t slept properly since operating. The noise levels The storage company put serves businesses across AC unit is used for refrig- the cooling unit was in- fluctuate from time to time two “shipping contain- Some Cannery Park the Niagara region by eration purposes as well as stalled last August. but are constant. ers” in front of the unit but residents are not cool with a providing freezing services for cooling the facility. “It’s beyond nuisance, it’s Recine said she contacted it hasn’t helped the situation, large, noisy air-conditioning and storing food and wine Chiara Recine, whose annoying. It’s really affected the Ministry of the Envi- she said. unit installed outside the St. products in a temperature- house on Dominion Cres- our quality of life,” she said. ronment, which she said David’s Cold Storage facility. controlled warehouse, cent is less than 50 metres The unit makes a loud ordered the facility to install Continued on Page 2 Service workers being ticketed

Brittany Carter the Maple Leaf Montessori The Lake Report School is still operating in the building. Service industry employ- Sharon Gleave, head of ees in Niagara-on-the-Lake the Maple Leaf Montes- have complained of “un- sori School, confirmed the Lawn bowlers going fair” parking tickets around school moved out of the now-closed Parliament Oak Parliament Oak School School, claiming they have Around the old Parliament Oak school has been used by building a year before ‘Green on the Green’ service workers for parking for decades. BRITTANY CARTER parked in the same location it closed in 2015. It is now Brittany Carter Armed with her green bin, for several years without on June 29. Centre Street) that says, ‘No located at 430 King St. The Lake Report information about proper incident. “I have been parking stopping,’ “ Nagy said. Weston said that once Par- waste and recycling, and a Katherine Nagy, an there for a few years. I was In an email response, liament Oak School closed, The “Garbage Lady” is willingness to get her hands employee of the LCBO on actually shocked when I Marci Weston, an engineer the school bus loading bowling over the community dirty, Mary McHoull has Queen Street, said she was saw it, I almost missed it. I technologist for the Town zones and school crossing centre with her green initia- begun cleaning up the NOTL “shocked” to find a $50 didn’t even notice (the sign). of NOTL, said it is the tives for the NOTL Lawn parking ticket after her shift It’s a little tiny sign (on town’s understanding that Continued on Page 2 Bowling Club. Continued on Page 8 Page 2 Customer 25%* off your Purchase. July 25, 2019 Appreciation Day Plus, Spend $25 In-store and Receive 300 Points. Friday, July 26 That’s what makes our Community Pharmacy different. Join us for a Fund-raising BBQ for Red Roof Retreat www.simpsonspharmacy.ca at Virgil Location from 11 am - 2 pm, Parking Lot NEWS *Discount Restrictions Apply. See store for details Air conditioning unit keeping residents up

Continued from Front Page need another air conditioner Council then approved in your house, you’d go and Bisback’s proposal. “(The owner) should be put another one in,” he said “We’re trying to make allowed to run his business when explaining the ratio- sure people are respectful of and we should be allowed to nale behind installing an- their neighbours, respectful have the quality of life that other unit on the ground in of their residents. I’m hop- we purchased here,” Recine addition to the existing units ing this report will portray said. “And all we’re trying on the roof. both sides to the story,” to do is work with him to Some residents on nearby Bisback said in an inter- make that happen.” Angela Crescent, such as view Tuesday. St. David’s Cold Storage Richard Pillitteri and Hal Bisback said he doesn’t owner Alfred Dyck said the Barlow, said they haven’t understand why the new installation of sound panels, noticed the noise. Another unit was put “on the very which will help mitigate the resident, Tessie Sagala, back corner (near) the back- noise, started last week and said the unit can be heard yards of people,” instead it is expected to be complet- at night when the windows of on the opposite side of ed in the next week or so. are open. Angela Crescent the facility. “It’s unfortunate that runs parallel to Dominion Dyck said the unit was in- things don’t move quicker Crescent. stalled in that area because and we apologize for that,” “When people are sleep- it’s close to “the room that it Dyck said in a phone in- ing, it bothers, it’s noisy. Es- services.” He said there are terview. “But the town has pecially when people need about 10 storage rooms in its process and we need to their sleep at night,” she told An aerial view of St. David’s Cold Storage, where nearby residents say noise from an air- the facility. abide by that.” The Lake Report. conditioning unit is causing a bother. RENE BERTSCHI/SPECIAL TO THE LAKE REPORT He said “minor amend- Dyck said the town One Angela Crescent ments” to the site plans wanted a noise study redone resident, Ernesto Cisterna, there was no air condition- area residents who told to approve the site plan and are currently underway in before the sound panels said sometimes he can hear ing unit on the ground at him that after they moved associated agreement for the response to requests by the were installed and the town a humming, while another that time. in a new cooling unit was facility and for town staff to town. also wanted the study to be neighbour Gale Forsyth said She praised Coun. Allan added to the site. Bisback prepare a report on whether “We’re working with the peer-reviewed by another she noticed a loud noise, Bisback for his help, saying said he also visited resi- all processes and proce- town and we feel it’s a great sound engineer, so “it’s been which bothered her, but she he has been “amazing” and dents’ homes, and saw and dures have been adhered to. process,” he said. When a long process.” wasn’t sure if it came from was the only councillor who heard the unit for himself. The town’s director of op- asked about the Ministry The study showed the the air-conditioning unit or responded to her concerns. “All I know is the noise I erations, Sheldon Randall, of the Environment’s order, panels will ensure noise from construction nearby. “He’s been very vocal on heard, I think that’s unac- told council the original Dyck said he has “no idea” levels meet the decibel Recine said she knew the topic with the council,” ceptable,” he said. site plan did not show the about it and the ministry standard appropriate for the about the cold storage facil- she said. During the council meet- unit on the grounds and the hasn’t “done anything with property, he said. ity when she moved into the Bisback said he’s been ing on July 15, Bisback owner needs to apply for a our site.” “We’re a business. If you neighbourhood in 2015 but contacted by a number of made a motion for council site plan amendment. NOTL Hydro spending $3M Service workers being ticketed to double power capacity for parking in age-old spot

Brittany Carter Curtis said the cost of the Continued from Front Page no parking sign, if any- The Lake Report new transformer is already thing,” Fera-VanGent said. included in NOTL Hydro’s signs were removed. The amount of the ticket, Niagara-on-the-Lake existing rates which he said The parking prohibition $50, led her to believe that it Hydro is bringing more remain the lowest in the signs were left at the re- was out of concern for chil- power to town this fall, Niagara Region and among quest of the District School dren’s safety. “But there’s no Kazi Marouf, vice president with a $3.3 million proj- of opertions and Tim Curtis, the lowest in Ontario. Board of Niagara, she said, kids there because there’s ect to double capacity and presdent of NOTL Hydro. “The whole project is noting that in addition to intersection and modify the no school anymore. So why continue providing service BRITTANY CARTER going to cost us over $3 use of the sports fields, the signage if safe and fea- would they be ticketing in during outages. million, so it’s not cheap. In schoolyard was also used sible,” she said. that area?” A new transformer will “If power to one sta- terms of cost, our bills actu- as a short cut for pedestri- The town did not ex- She said she plans to fight be installed at one of two tion is lost, as happened in ally went down in May and ans from the west accessing plain why cars are now the ticket. stations in town, ensuring April 2018, the other station they already incorporate Memorial Park. being ticketed along Centre “The sign was unclear that each station can support can support the full town those costs,” Curtis said. The parking prohibi- and Regent streets near the to me. I’m not an idiot. I NOTL’s power demands, at any time of the year,” “We’ve been planning this tions were not reviewed old school . wouldn’t have parked there “to improve reliability hydro said. for quite a long time.” when the property “passed Tania Fera-VanGent, a if I knew I was going to get so that each transmission Curtis said the peak He said the utility will into private hands” to part-time server at The a ticket. I’m not trying to station can support the demand in NOTL is 60 wait until fall to mitigate developer Liberty Sites in Grill on King, said the beat the system,” she said. whole town,” a statement MVA (megavolt amperes), any risk of residents losing 2018, Weston said. signage is unclear and the Weston said “No Park- from NOTL Hydro said. adding that after the update, power during the installa- “We will undertake to ticket “makes no sense.” ing” and “No Stopping” The project has been each station will be able to tion of the new transformer, do so in consultation with “I was parked at the zones are clearly marked on the books for years, accommodate at least that which from start to finish the new owner … In the school at the ‘no-stop all around town, and the said NOTL Hydro presi- on its own. could take a full month. meantime, we will assess between 8 and 4.’ But I restrictions are in place for dent Tim Curtis, and the “The idea is that we’ll “We don’t anticipate it’s the possibility of freeing figured there’s no school, so the purpose of public safety equipment should be ready have a surplus in case of going to take that long,” up more parking spaces how can there be a no-stop and should be respected at to install by the fall. any outages,” Curtis said. Curtis said. close to the King/Centre 8 and 4. There should be a all times. Page 3 July 25, 2019 NEWS Developer Marotta withdraws Randwood property appeal Kevin MacLean “(SORE’s) lawyers and the Effortless and Managing Editor town’s lawyers are spending time and, as a result, delicious dining Developer Benny Mar- money to do so and it all Join us for authentic Sichuan & Dim Sum rotta has withdrawn his appears to be for none.” with new menu items arriving daily. zoning appeal to the Local “It’s a victory for us Planning Appeal Tribunal and a victory for proper over his hotel and subdivi- development in Niagara- sion development proposal. on-the-Lake,” Hall said in $ Dim Sum Marotta, owner of Sol- a phone interview. 1 All day, every day! mar Development Cor- Hall said he wasn’t sure poration and Two Sisters what the group’s next $ Brunch Vineyard, wants to build steps would be. 20.99 Sunday a multi-storey hotel and a There are also a number $ Dinner Special residential subdivision on Benny Marotta, owner of Two Sisters Resorts Corp. and of legal proceedings going 18.99 Sunday–Thursday the old Randwood Estate. Solmar Niagara 2 Inc. RICHARD HARLEY on between the Town of Local resident group Niagara-on-the-Lake, Two $ Lunch Express Special Save Our Rand Estate has vene next Monday, July 29. but it is “an absolute win” Sisters Resorts Corp. and 15.99 Monday–Thursday been fighting Marotta’s The status of Monday’s for the group which will Solmar Development Corp. Takeout and Delivery Available proposal, advocating for meeting is unknown as be seeking to recoup its In 2018, Marotta ap- preservation of the his- of press time but it is an- legal costs from Marotta. pealed NOTL’s then-coun- toric property. ticipated that the meeting “There have been meet- cil non-decision on his CHILIJIAO.COM • 905.468.6114 After a prehearing in will be cancelled. ings going on between plans for Randwood and 271 MARY ST, NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ON May, where SORE was Lyle Hall, one of heritage experts … and then appealed to the tribu- granted full party status in SORE’s members, said preparation for the meeting nal for a decision on the the appeal proceeding, all Marotta’s withdrawal coming up on Monday,” rezoning application for parties agreed to recon- didn’t come as a surprise, Hall told The Lake Report. his proposal. Metis encampment offers visitors living history outside Fort George Brittany Carter and visitors of NOTL. The Lake Report “At the same time, we get to hear their stories,” If you happened upon the he said of the people who Metis encampment outside come into the camp. “We of Fort George last weekend, like setting up this camp you were in for a bit of living here, because it’s so well history, said Derrick Pont, known throughout the president of the Niagara world, this is a destination Region Metis Council. that people like to come Members of the council and travel to Fort George.” set up camp early Friday The open camp offers just outside of the entrance passersby the opportunity to for the national historic fort, walk up and ask questions, similar to how the Metis or lay back and observe, would have set up their Brian Kon spends the weekend living like the traditional Lipinski said. camp back in the 1800s, Metis fur traders in the camp in front of Fort George for “It’s a good way for said Pont. three days. BRITTANY CARTER people to come and learn, The sharing of culture is and they’re coming to us. something that transcends was from another country Sunday afternoon. Other They can stand back and language, it can be expe- – she couldn’t speak a word members of the council watch or they can come rienced without having to of English, but she fell in came and went over the interact with us,” he said. fully understand every- love with our camp. She weekend. “The smiles sometimes, thing, Pont said, retelling wanted us to dress her up In the 1800s, the Metis the reactions we get from an interaction that he said and hang out with us, she would stay for several different people,” Pont said stood out from a few years fell in love with it. That was weeks to trade fur and that’s his biggest takeaway ago. A young girl who special – to see how she establish connections, from these camps. couldn’t speak English spent had zero prejudice, she just Pont said. “The support that we get the afternoon in the camp, loved us,” Pont said. For the last 10 years, the when we talk to people. entranced by the clothes, Brian Kon, chair of the council has been setting up How much they realize they artifacts and activities of the council and Glen Lipinski, camp around the same time don’t know, either about Advertising inquiries? Metis people. community relations co-or- every year to bring aware- the Metis or First Nations “There was a girl here a dinator for the Metis Nation ness of the Metis people and or any Indigenous people. Email [email protected] couple years ago, maybe of Ontario, stayed onsite to share their history and There’s definitely an appre- or call Rob at 905-246-4671 eight, nine years old. She with Pont and camped until tell their stories to residents ciation,” Lipinski said. Page 4 July 25, 2019

The Lake Report EDITORIAL & OPINION Editorial Petty parking enforcement practices

Richard Harley out fear of being ticketed. Something needs to be tion that bylaw officers are Editor-in-Chief My mother once served in clarified to town staff and being instructed to ticket this town, I once served in council: When residents the very people who help Service workers – the this town and I’ve known ask for better enforcement keep the tourist district people who toil in Old dozens, if not hundreds, of bylaws, they’re talk- alive and thriving? Town’s stores, restaurants of people who have served ing more about things like By all means, ticket those Editor-In-Chief: Richard Harley and attractions – are crucial in this town. We always busting short-term rent- who don’t pay or overstay Managing Editor: Kevin MacLean to the commercial success parked near the school. als, enforcing property their welcome in clearly Publisher: Niagara Now of NOTL. Yet, suddenly, service standards and ensuring a marked spots. Design & Layout: Richard Harley And for decades, service workers are starting to get quality of life for residents. But town councillors and Advertising: Rob Lamond workers in Niagara-on-the- tickets. They’re not talking about Lord Mayor Betty Disero Staff: Jer Houghton, Brittany Carter, Dariya Lake have been parking This kind of enforcement, making sure officers keep need to fix this new prac- Baiguzhiyeva, Jill Troyer, Tim Taylor, Eunice on the street near the old just like suddenly cracking busy handing out petty tice. This kind of sudden Tang Parliament Oak school down on overnight parking, parking fines. change to enforcement, Contributors: Denise Ascenzo, Linda Fritz, property. They do it to is petty, and only hurts the And why now? Is this when other, more impor- Ross Robinson, NOTL Writer’s Circle, Brian avoid hefty parking fees people who live and work the result of some zealous tant, bylaws go ignored, Marshall, Tim Carroll, Jim Smith and many downtown, while still being in our town. It’s a money new plan to boost parking make our town look petty members of the local community able to get to their jobs. grab and certainly is not fine revenue? Is the Town and mismanaged. For decades, they’ve done rooted in public safety or of Niagara-on-the-Lake in so without hassle and with- security concerns. such poor financial condi- [email protected] HOW TO GET IN TOUCH

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power to imagine better. Kimberley Rampersad is the intern artistic director of the Shaw Festival, not the interim artistic director. Incorrect infor- – Author J. K. Rowling mation accompanied Rampersad’s guest column about Man and Superman on July 11. Page 5 July 25, 2019 OPINION Butterflies and first-time jitters for horse show competition Jill Troyer The Lake Report

For Dressage Niagara, it was the first show of the season, but for me, it was the first dressage show of my life. I slept restlessly the night before, rehearsing the pat- terns I would need to ride in my mind whenever I sur- faced from my light sleep. Six a.m. came early and I forced myself out of bed to get ready. Why, I wondered, as knots began tightening in my gut, was I doing this? I never competed in any sport growing up. Now, at 61, I was gathering up my helmet and boots, loading my saddle into the car, and heading out to Effing- ham Stables in Pelham to compete in an officially sanctioned dressage show. Dressage Niagara is the only dressage club in Ni- agara and this was the first of three shows it holds over Author Jill Troyer with her horse Oat at her first Dressage Niagara show.DON REYNOLDS the summer season. There were 20 competitors trotting into the ring that day, to ride ments become increasingly and patted my lovely school Bellair was happy with tests from beginner to very difficult and sophisticated horse, Oat. her rides, saying, “I’m glad advanced. as the levels progress. Some friends had come to to know what to work on Butterflies were not Even though everyone give me moral support, my now and so happy my horse reserved for beginners like there took the competition coach Jenny Jelen was there was calm even with all the me, even the more experi- seriously, I discovered the beaming at me, and the commotion.” She won the enced riders had an air of atmosphere is more fun judge smiled at me when high point prize in her divi- Did you know? nervous anticipation as they than formal. Show co- Oat spooked as we walked sion, leaving with several The Lake Report’s printer sources 100 per cent of prepared for their turn in ordinator Jennifer Moore by her. All of that helped ribbons in hand and a happy its paper fibre from industry leading paper mills, the ring. Riders and horses told me that everyone at make me feel more com- smile on her face. which use quick-growth, sustainable, renewable alike were turned out in Dressage Niagara works fortable and less like an im- Many hours after that plots of land, rather than clear-cutting forests. their Sunday best. to make the environment poster trying something she early alarm, I had an an- The ink is also vegetable-based. Whether gray, bay, “friendly and welcoming shouldn’t. Maybe this wasn’t swer to my question of why paint or chestnut, all the for all, from competitors such a bad idea after all. I was doing this. Even if it’s Advertising inquiries? horses had manes neatly riding their first ever dres- Oat and I did our best, and scary, or maybe especially Email us at braided, tails brushed and sage test to more experi- my scores, while less than because it’s a bit scary, [email protected] gleaming, and tack clean enced riders being judged triumphant, were entirely doing something new is as or call Rob at 905-246-4671 and oiled. Their human at an advanced level.” respectable for a first-time exhilarating as it is nerve- partners were dressed Not only do levels vary, effort. The judge’s com- wracking. It’s a good feel- for the show ring, too, in ages range widely, from ments were both construc- ing at the end of the day to their best breeches, show 10 years old to 60-plus. tive and encouraging. take a chance, put yourself Have an opinion shirts, and dark jackets. I Moore added, these shows One of the other riders in “out there,” and successful- had bought my first show provide an opportunity to my division, Joan Bellair, ly finish what you started. jacket just the week before, succeed and progress, and said for her the shows “are There are two more shows you want heard? from the consignment loft also “a place to take risks, a great way to showcase all in the Dressage Niagara Send a letter to the editor to at a local tack shop. make mistakes, and feel your hard work, and keep summer season, Sunday, Dressage tests consist of supported.” your emotions and stress July 28, and Sunday, [email protected] riding a series of precise When the time came for in check.” Aug. 25. And yes, I’ll be movements such as circles my turn to ride into the This show had a lovely back, knowing everything and straight lines, transi- arena, defined by small twist for her. After many will feel at least a little tioning between different white fences with letters years supporting her daugh- more familiar this time, and gaits. The judge assesses marking distances, know- ter’s horse competitions, hoping those pterodactyls in how well the horse moves, ing I was being scored at this time it was her daughter my tummy at my first show and the interaction between every step by an official grooming for her, in a sweet are just butterflies for my horse and rider. The move- judge, I took a deep breath role reversal. second one. Page 6 July 25, 2019 OPINION

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Randwood developer’s Allow overnight parking arguments are solely and approve Queenston self-serving winery application

Dear editor: The following letter was sent to members of NOTL coun- Your news story from a presentation to town councillors, cil. A copy was submitted to The Lake Report for publica- “Randwood owner denies demolition by neglect,” The Lake tion. Report, July 11, contains a number of items that in my opin- Dear editor: ion raise several questions and calls for a response. We are writing regarding the debates described in the a) SORE (Save Our Rand Estate) is a grassroots orga- local papers about whether the Queenston Mile Win- nization that is supported by and represents the opinions ery “should or should not be changed into a estate winery.” of a large group of local and nearby residents who are We feel that some councillors and town restaurant owners concerned about the loss of cultural and heritage assets in Maria Mavridis and Ravine Winery have been unfair in try- Niagara-on-the-Lake due to insensitive and inappropriate ing to block Queenston Mile Winery’s application to serve development, as is the case at Randwood. It is not simply a food to complement their wine tasting, which is supported small group of local activists. by many others. b) The alleged flood damage took place in January, yet There is enough demand for this type of service to sup- only now is it being reported. There should be an explana- port this application, so please let the sun shine for every- tion for this delay. one ond not just for the few who got established earlier. c) Thomas Richardson, representing Two Sisters (Sol- For example, we know of people who tried to book a wed- mar), denies any claim of demolition by neglect and instead ding or some other event at one of the wineries, only to be Fred Sentineal with carriage horse Obie. RICHARD HARLEY argues that his client has maintained the property under the told that they should have booked more then a year ahead. Ontario Heritage Act and that the buildings have heating, This means that there is pleanty of demand to have more air conditioning and municipal water. He further argues that Horse protests wineries hosting events. the cleanup will not cause damage to the heritage features. The owner of the two restaurants on Queen Street is (This is now six months after the event took place.) frustrating but legal, complaining that they may lose business to the new winery. However, this is in visible contrast to a letter dated June People who chose to eat at the winery are not the same 25, 2018, in which Two Sisters determined that no heritage clientele that would eat in town. of significant value exists due to neglect and issued a Notice mayor says If the restaurant business was so limited she would not of Intent to Demolish. own two restaurants on the same street. In any case, a little This is an obvious contradiction that simply weakens the NOTL Lord Mayor Betty Disero issued the following competition never hurt anyone and it favours consumers. credibility of Solmar. statement via social media this week: Perhaps the only good suggestion for Queenston Mile d) Mr. Richardson claims that his client continues to look I am allowed to say “the horse and carriage rides are a Winery is to have the winery entrance from the side street. forward to working with the town and SORE to resolve beautiful part of our heritage and present culture.” Having Re: the overnight parking ban: We very much hope that outstanding issues (whatever that means), while at the said that, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms gives anyone the “no parking between 2 and 6 a.m.” bylaw gets abol- same time many see the issue as being fundamental and the right to disagree with my statement above, provided ished. completely unresolved. However, in my opinion, developer they object in a peaceful manner. I am glad we all have that This may make sense in the winter with the snow clearing Benny Marotta has little credibility due to his self-serving right. operation going on, but is it really necessary? How much comments and past actions. Without credibility and trust, The question is, how can a municipality and the police snow do we get in NOTL? Can we not have a little bit more and having only his self-interest in mind, it is difficult to see manage this? Let’s take a moment to look at the facts: flexibility and let the residents of NOTL live their lives hap- any grounds for effective co-operation. FACT: The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, pily without so much interference? e) The report refers to a bylaw for demolition by neglect, section 2(c) states that all Canadians have the right to the Regards, for which there is an obvious need, but notes only that one freedom of peaceful assembly. Edgar and Maria Morriss may be coming. FACT: Permits are required by a municipality and the po- NOTL f) Mr. Richardson claims that his client has been warned lice for a march, demonstration or rally only when a road or not to cut the grass to avoid damaging heritage features. park or public property is going to be closed for the march, How ridiculous. demonstration or rally. There is a non-mandatory permit g) In establishing a bylaw that prohibits demolition by ne- that can be filled out and submitted directly to the Niagara glect, Mr. Richardson and his opinion is surely not relevant. Regional Police to inform them of upcoming protests. At the end of the day, it is my opinion that Mr. Marotta FACT: Protesters can conduct peaceful protests and has only his self-interest in mind and that is to construct a the police can be called to keep the peace if required. A We welcome six-storey Holiday Inn complex in the middle of the Rand- Speakers’ Corner can be erected to promote free speech, wood estate without regard for the immediate neighbour- but protesters cannot be required to use it. The municipality your letters hood or the town. Any reasonable compromise based on does not have the right to force protesters to a certain area common sense seems unlikely. but can offer or negotiate a location with protesters. The Lake Report welcomes your letters to the editor. Derek Collins So, what is the Town of NOTL doing? Please, write early and often. NOTL Town staff and I are in contact with the Niagara Regional Letters ideally should be under 400 words long. Police on a daily basis. Town staff and the Niagara Region- Occasionally, longer letters may be published. All al Police are researching every aspect of what our rights are letters may be edited for conciseness, accuracy, libel and as a municipality. defamation. Benny Marotta, Insp. James McCaffery spoke at the July 15 council meet- Please include your full name, street address and a owner of Two Sisters Resorts ing to provide an update on the situation. The town and the daytime telephone number so that authorship can be Corp. and Solmar Niagara Regional Police continue to meet with all stake- authenticated. Niagara 2 Inc. holders to ensure the situation remains peaceful. Only names and general addresses (eg. Virgil, St. RICHARD HARLEY I share our community’s frustrations and hope this will Davids, NOTL) will be published. come to a peaceful end. Send your letters to [email protected] or drop Lord Mayor Betty Disero them by our office at 724 Mississauga St., NOTL. Town of NOTL The Lake Report

Pauline Reimer Gibson is an Audiologist with over 20 years of experience who loves A global leader in helping people of all ages in the community. Julia Dick is the Front Office Coordinator and a longtime resident of Virgil. Call Julia today to book a complimentary hearing test. hearing healthcare. Book a complimentary hearing test today at 905.468.9176 Pauline Reimer Gibson Audiologist 504 Line 2 Road, Virgil ON Page 7 July 25, 2019 OPINION MEET THE Sentineals’ horses are Cyclist squeezed out by well-treated and loved another driver in a hurry

Dear editor: Dear editor: Thank you for your prompt editorial comment regard- I was biking on John Street toward Butler, riding on the ing the horse carriages in our lovely town, “News has to be right side of the road as a garbage truck on the left stopped reported, even if it’s bad,” July 11. to pick up trash. Obviously the objectors have no concept of the usage A car behind the garbage truck moved into my lane to here in town and the decades that Sentineal Carriages have pass the big truck. been providing the quiet horse carriage tours of our com- Not knowing whether there would be enough space munity, an idea likely brought to Canada from the shores of for both the car and my bike, and having been hit once England where these types of services have been in place by a car while biking home, incapacitating me for nearly for centuries. three months, I wasn’t taking a chance. Horses have been used for assistance to humans all over I went off the pavement onto the shoulder, at which point the world long before the “New World” of Niagara-on-the- I fell off my bike and my body hit the ground. Lake was even in existence. Draft horses have plowed land I escaped with scratches on my elbow. My partner, who all over the world for centuries. was riding behind me, helped me up. The driver of the gar- We in Niagara who have lived here since our childhoods bage truck asked if I was alright. I said yes. know the Sentineals as a caring family who have provided There was a time when drivers stopped or at least slowed for years the lovely quiet carriage rides around our lovely down behind a vehicle that had stopped (or was moving Old Town. We also know that these horses are well cared slowly) before pulling into the oncoming lane when it was for and well-treated and appreciated (hence their long life safe to do so. span). More and more I see cars squeezing into the lane of FAMILY I suggest that if you don’t like our way of life here in Ni- oncoming traffic to get by a vehicle in their lane. Notwith- agara that you find a different place to live. At least here we standing traffic laws, what has happened to civility? know enough not to defame a war memorial site, especially Gilbert Comeault one of such long standing. NOTL Lorraine Warner NOTL Niagara’s Cyclists already getting Local snaps hurt on NOTL’s roads z Past is present Dear editor: annual heritage festival Re: the letter to editor, “Cycling tourists are an accident MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2019 | 11 A.M. TO 4 P.M. waiting to happen,” July 11. Unfortunately, accidents to cycling tourists are not wait- Historic demonstrations, bake sale, treasures sale, ing to happen; they have already happened. live music and more! FREE ADMISSION I, personally, have seen cyclists lying in the roadway on NIAGARA HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM Queen Street and at Niagara Street and East-West Line. 43 Castlereagh St. | niagarahistorical.museum In each case, an ambulance appeared and they were taken Anticipated Release to hospital. Similar incidents have been recounted to me many times. Last year, the intersection of Concession 2 and Line 2 was closed down for hours due to a cycling accident. most Why don’t our three local papers report these accidents? Do the editors consider them so commonplace that only when a cyclist is killed is it worth writing about? When one rents a car, one has to provide a driver’s licence. When one charters a boat, one has to provide Charlotte Letkemann shows various stages of the monarch proof of passing a boat safety course. Shouldn’t bike (and butterfly growth cycle.BRITTANY CARTER especially e-bike) rental agencies in NOTL have to require renters prove their ability to ride a bicycle/e-bike as well as Konzelmann Family Reserve Series Brittany Carter their knowledge of Ontario’s rules of the road? The Lake Report Elizabeth Masson NOTL The “Monarch Queen,” Charlotte Letkemann, brought Editor’s note: The writer asks a good and valid ques- her monarch butterflies in various stages of transformation tion. The Lake Report will report on these sorts of mishaps to Upper Canada Lodge on Tuesday for a quick talk in the whenever we are aware of them. Unfortunately, one frus- library, “to bring the outdoors in,” she said. trating hurdle to doing so is the lack of information made “While I was there, one of the caterpillars was hang- available by the Niagara Regional Police. While many police ing from a stick. He shed his final skin and turned into a forces readily share complete, newsworthy details of major chrysalis before our very eyes. It was remarkable,” Letke- occurrences with the media (names, ages, circumstances of mann said. the incident, extent of injuries, hospital the injured are taken For the last couple of years she said she has been visit- to, etc.), the Niagara police’s practice is to withhold most ing various retirement homes in town to give residents a of such details from the media, and by extension, from the connection to nature, she said. About 12 or 15 residents public. That is not going to stop us from reporting on such were in attendance to witness and ask questions about the incidents, when we are able to obtain sufficient information monarchs’ transformation. to publish a story, but it might help readers understand why She said two had emerged from their chrysalis just min- sometimes you don’t find such stories in The Lake Report. By utes before she left home on Tuesday morning. all means, we encourage readers to let us know immediately “They don’t fly for the first few hours or so. They were when incidents happen. Then we can pursue the details with able to release those after I left,” she said. the police and let everyone know what happened.

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5 Great NOTL Walkabout Cooling off and heating up

Welcome to the latest episode of the Great NOTL Summer Walkabout, a summer-long series of William Leslie stands in his front garden — the property at stories that will take you to 14514 Niagara River Parkway is the Week 5 winner of the all corners of Niagara-on- Garden of the Week competition. Not pictured is his wife the-Lake. Our reporters will Bonita. BRITTANY CARTER trek around the community to meet residents and visitors, attend events, visit area landmarks and tell stories Gardens about what they find. Enjoy of the week the Walkabout. Brittany Carter The Lake Report

It may have felt like 6 Niagara-on-the-Lake was on fire this past weekend, but families like the Brooke Blakeley, 9, cools off quickly at the Virgil Splashpad on Saturday. BRITTANY CARTER Schriefers found ways to keep themselves as cool rented bicycles and scooters, Virgil Sports Park behind the day, get some exercise, as possible. For many, that walking the Parkway and the arena was vacant at noon have some fun, lay in the meant staying indoors. pedalling pubs around town on Saturday, occupied only sun,” Allana Dalziel said. Kaleb Schriefer brought for their planned excursions by what looked like a flock Though they live in his three children and and weekend getaways. of seagulls holding vigil Niagara Falls, she said they nephew to the Virgil Splash- High heat levels didn’t put a as ominous clouds quickly come to NOTL often. pad on Saturday afternoon stop to excitement to be had rolled past. “We’ve been coming since Diana Ponte with Lexi the dog in her award-winning for a quick cool-down before around town for those once- After 1 p.m., though, the we were younger. We picnic garden on Kirkwood Drive. DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA heading back inside for the in-a-while visitors. park started to fill up again usually, but today we’re just rest of the afternoon, he said. Many locals opted to stay as families ventured out in going straight for the swim- “It’s a hot one. We had within the safe confines of an effort to spend some of ming because it’s so hot.” lunch, now we’re cooling their air-conditioned homes the weekend outdoors. When not near the water, off and I think we’ll spend for the better part of the Jennifer and Sam Blakeley she said they spent the better 7 the afternoon in the base- morning. Those who did found some refuge in the part of the weekend in air ment watching movies,” brave the sweltering heat shade of the pavilion while conditioning. Schriefer said. and humidity flocked to their children, Brooke and Sunday offered slight- During the weekend heat neighbourhood pools, splash Bennett, splashed around in ly cooler weather in wave, with temperatures of pads and shaded parks for the water. town and more residents 30C, during the hottest hours some temporary relief. On the other side of town, ventured out for the after- of the day residents seemed Municipal pools continued Allana and Grayson Dalziel noon. Music Niagara’s Sun- few and far between at the to offer free public swim- and Jackie Makepeace from days in the Park featured the usual cooling off points ming all weekend as exces- Niagara Falls, took advan- Retro Ramblers, a three-part around town. sive high-heat warnings tage of the public swim at band who performed for the Karen Felesko, who is a metal artist, stands next to a Tourists were out in full were in effect for Niagara. the Memorial Park pool. crowds at Simcoe Park from three-wave fountain she created. DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA force, however, travelling by The splash pad at the “We’re going to get out for noon to 3 p.m. Lawn bowling club going ‘Green on Green’

Continued from Front Page McHoulls started bringing a newsletter that goes out bottled water that’s there, their large green bin to help to all of our members in an we’re not buying any more. Community Centre. recycle organics. email. We have a section in The members have been told. McHoull has taken it “They don’t do any green there called Go Green on the No more bottled water in the upon herself to rid the club bin stuff at the community Green – it’s all about recy- fridge,” she said. of waste in a more sustain- centre, so we just take it cling,” she said. “We’re just She said members keep for- able way. home with us and put it trying to educate people.” getting and throwing their With the help of her out on our garbage day,” McHoull said the club stuff in the wrong bins, so she husband Paul, the couple Mary McHoull said. will no longer be buying has to keep reminding them. has been bringing their bin The couple isn’t content bottled water either. Instead For anyone interested in to and from the community stopping with garbage col- it will start encouraging practising better waste man- centre on Saturdays when lection – McHoull said the members to bring their own agement at home, McHoull the lawn bowling club has goal is to also educate and refillable bottles to top up at noted Niagara Region has a its afternoon tea. Once remind people about better the water refill station at the website dedicated to explain- a month the club holds a recycling habits. community centre. ing which items go into The NOTL Lawn Bowling Club is committed to making , barbecue, to which the “Once a month we have “Once we use up the which bin. the community centre a greener place. BRITTANY CARTER Page 9 July 25, 2019 NEWS Rotary Club rocks ARE YOU HAPPY for 25 years Bernhard Mattern WITH YOUR Portfolio Manager, TFSA, RESP, Mandeville Private Client Inc. RRSP & RRIF RETURNS? Eligible Brittany Carter Janny said the club doesn’t * The Lake Report * have records for the amount % Since Inception raised from 1994 to 2003. 9.0 The Niagara-on-the-Lake The Rotary Club also Rotary Club will celebrate donated money to the town Portland Private Income Fund Portland Private Income Fund 25 years of rocking for the to install the rock steps along Private Debt Private Debt community, both locally and the front of the gazebo at Best 5 Year Sharpe Ratio Best 5 Year Return ** ** internationally, on July 30 at the Queen’s Royal Park. The Patrick MacNeill, co-chair of NOTL Rotary Club with 1st Place 1st Place Jolanta Janny, Rotary Club member are preparing for the Queen’s Royal Park. “amphitheatre” was built to Rotary Rocks 25th Anniversary celebration on July 30. The Rotary Rocks 25th reinforce the area. BRITTANY CARTER Portland Private Income Fund anniversary picnic celebration Choosing that park as the Investing Primarily in Private Debt Securities from 6 to 10 p.m. is open to setting for the picnic wasn’t and economic and commu- The picnic gives members Rotary Club members, as well an accident, she said. nity development. and supporters a chance for a • CAPITAL PRESERVATION • REDUCED MARKET RISK as friends and supporters of “It is significant for us not MacNeill said the fundrais- casual celebration, Janny said. • INCOME • ACCESS the club. only because it’s a beautiful ing is what makes the NOTL Tickets are $150 per table TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FUND CALL: 905-708-8111 It’s an opportunity for spot, very picturesque. But Rotary Club such a vital part of six. The park, filled with OR EMAIL: [email protected] Rotarians and friends to cel- also last year we donated of the community, and one 50 picnic tables seating six ebrate without a fundraising money to the town so they of the reasons the club has so people each and covered in *Inception Date January 7, 2013, Annualized returns on Series F as at April 30, 2019 Brought to you in part by **The awards are based solely on quantitative performance data of 207 Canadian hedge funds to June 30th, 2018 with Fundata Canada managing the collection and tabulation of the data to goal leading the event, which would be able to reinforce much support. Rotary blue and gold table- determine the winners. There is no nomination process or subjective assessment in identifying the winning hedge funds. The sharpe ratio is a measure for calculating risk-adjusted returns. The sharpe member of the 25th Anni- this,” she said. “Over those 25 years, cloths, will provide the setting ratio is the portfolio return in excess of the risk-free rate divided by the volatility of the portfolio. versary Organizing Commit- That donation was also a we’ve raised more than $1.2 for the evening picnic in the The Fund is only available to certain investors who meet eligibility or minimum purchase requirements such as “accredited investors”. Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investments. The Fund is not guaranteed, its value changes frequently and past performance may not be repeated. The Fund is not publicly offered. A redemption fee of 5% within tee Jolanta Janny said doesn’t part of the club’s 25th an- million through different park. Local band By Design 18 months and 2% within 19 to 36 months applies. Mandeville Private Client Inc. is a Member of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada and a Member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund. Mandeville Private Client Inc. is a registered trademark of happen often. niversary celebration. fundraisers, including the will provide live entertain- Portland Holdings Inc. and used under license by Mandeville Private Client Inc. PORTLAND, PORTLAND INVESTMENT COUNSEL and the Clock “The Rotary Club is a ser- “There were some rocks, Holiday House Tour and ment before a firework display Tower design are registered trademarks of Portland Holdings Inc. Used under licence by Portland Investment Counsel Inc. vice club, so if we join Rotary but we looked at it and said, Canada Day in Simcoe Park, at sundown. it is expected of us that we ‘We can make this much and different things we’ve Attendees are encouraged will be working toward bet- nicer,’ and we did. So, we do- done over the years. We have to bring whatever they would tering the community, locally nated money to the town, they an Icewine Festival and so like to eat, and beer and and internationally,” she said, fixed it, and we call it Rotary on,” he said. wine provided by support- noting the club has always Rocks,” Janny said. Janny said the name of the ers of the event, Big Head been big on fundraising. Patrick MacNeill, co-chair picnic is just one way to show- Winery, Strewn Winery and In the last 15 years, Janny of the club, said Rotary case the efforts of the club. Oast House Brewery, can be said the club has raised $1.2 focuses its international fun- “Why is it Rotary Rocks? purchased in advance. million for the organiza- draising efforts on six target Not only because we put Tables are selling fast, tions it supports, such as Red goals: peace and conflict a pile of rocks down, but but anyone interested in Roof Retreat and Wellspring prevention and resolution, it’s because we actually purchasing a spot can contact Niagara locally, and interna- disease prevention and treat- rock! We are a very vibrant Howard Kudlats, co-chair and tional programs such as the ment, water and sanitation, club. We work really hard treasurer of the NOTL Rotary Gift of Life Foundation and maternal and child health, fundraising through our ma- Club, at 905-468-2297, or by Calling all cooks! ShelterBox Canada. basic education and literacy jor fundraisers,” she said. email at [email protected]. Local recipe book planned for 2019

The Lake Report is calling on all cooks, T-shirts on sale for Terry Fox Run chefs, bakers and food enthusiasts in Niagara-on-the-Lake. We want your favourite family recipes, and the stories that go with Dariya Baiguzhiyeva Sept. 15. In NOTL, the reg- You meet interesting people, them, to share with the community. Whether The Lake Report istration will start at 9 a.m. it makes you connect to it’s a special stew, soup, or salad; the best bread or muffins; or a decadent dessert, we’d that day at Simcoe Park. other people,” King told like to hear from you! A university student at 18 The five-kilometre route The Lake Report. We’d love it if you could include pictures years old, a cancer patient will kick off at 10 a.m. There will also be a bar- of the food where possible, and of the family at 19 and a Canadian hero The marathon is held becue in the park after the member who might have passed the recipe at age 21 – that is how Joan every year across Canada run with pizza donated by down. If there is any family folklore associated with the recipe, we’d love to hear that too. King remembers Terry Fox. and around the world. Par- Sandtrap Pub and Grill, ice Maybe there’s a certain occasion when it’s King, who’s been organiz- ticipants can walk, run, ride cream from Cows and fruit Jacob Graham and Joan always made, perhaps there’s a funny or sad ing the Terry Fox Run in or rollerblade, and they’re from Walker’s Country Mar- story to tell that relates to that particular King are ready for the recipe, or certain traditions that accompany it. Niagara-on-the-Lake for 39th annual Terry Fox Run also encouraged to register ket. Valu-mart and Ricochet about 12 years, said she will in teams. Water will provide water We will publish selected recipes regularly, this September. DARIYA and at the end of the year we’ll compile all be at the Outlet Collection BAIGUZHIYEVA Fox’s story inspired King while Tim Hortons will give the recipes together as a book of NOTL at Niagara mall on Sunday, to help organize the run in out coffee and goodies. family favourites. Proceeds from the sale of July 28, to sell 2019 Terry “(Terry Fox) is our Cana- NOTL. It’s a “nice com- Jacob Graham, a 20-year- the book will be donated to a local charity. Fox T-shirts. dian hero. What he did is munity event” that brings old TV production student Please send your recipes, pictures and That date also coincides just miraculous,” King said. people together, she said. In at Niagara College, helped stories to: [email protected] The top recipes will be published in with Fox’s birthday and the “All those values that he has 2018, NOTL also received King make a video of the an annual paperback book which will be proceeds from selling the we try to instil in our kids the Terry Fox Run 2018 NOTL run’s route. available (in limited supply) to residents of T-shirts, which cost $20 today, like being selfless, Milestone Award for raising “Terry Fox Run has al- Niagara-on-the-Lake at The Lake Report each, will go toward the being courageous, persever- $750,000 for the foundation ways been a big part of my office. This year’s book (title uncertain!) will Terry Fox Foundation ance, dedication.” over the years. life,” Graham said, explain- be released in the coming months! which raises funds for The 39th annual Terry “(The run) does more than ing that he has participated cancer research. Fox Run is back on Sunday, just raise money for cancer. in the run several times. The Lake Report

Pauline Reimer Gibson is an Audiologist with over 20 years of Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday experience who loves helping people of all ages in the community. 25 26 27 56th Annual Lions Family Duplicate Bridge (Sancionted Farmers’ Market - 8 a.m. to 1 Carnival - 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. - St. ACBL) - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL p.m. - The Village Pauline Reimer Gibson Book a complimentary Audiologist Davids Lions Field Community Centre Mori Gardens: 45 Years Growing hearing test today at A global leader in Clare’s Bike Night - 6 p.m. to 9 Music Niagara: Young with Niagara Celebration - 10 905.468.9176 hearing healthcare. p.m. - Clare’s Harley-Davidson Virtuosos 2 - 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. - St. a.m. to 4 p.m. - Mori Gardens Music Niagara: Syrene Mark’s Anglican Church 56th Annual Lions Family 504 Line 2 Road, Virgil ON Saxophone Quartet - 7 p.m. to 56th Annual Lions Family Carnival - Noon to 11 p.m. - St. 9 p.m. - Grace United Church Carnival - 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. - St. Davids Lions Field Ghost Tours of Fort George - Davids Lions Field Music Niagara’s Wine & Music COMMUNITY FAVOURITES: 8:30 p.m. - Fort George Music Niagara and TD Niagara with an Italian theme: Gould Jazz Festival: Joe Trio - 7 p.m. to String Quartet - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Legion Fish Fry every Thursday - 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 9 p.m. - Pondview Estates Winery - The Hare Wine Co. Simpson’s Customer Music Niagara: Timothy Chooi, Duplicate Bridge at the Community Centre, Tuesdays and Fridays at 1 p.m. Appreciation Day & Red Roof violin - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. - St. Retreat BBQ - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mark’s Anglican Church - Simpson’s Pharmacy, 1882 Niagara Stone Rd. 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 Music Niagara’s Sundays in Fun Duplicate Bridge - 9 a.m. NOTL Rotary Club - Noon - NOTL SupperMarket - 4:30 p.m. to Special Council Meeting - 4 Music Niagara: Presentation on Farmers’ Market - 8 a.m. to 1 the Park: Young Virtuosos 3 - to noon - NOTL Community NOTL Community Centre 9 p.m. - The Village p.m. - Council Chambers Czech Music with Pavel Sporcl p.m. - The Village Noon to 2 p.m. - Simcoe Park Centre Duplicate Bridge (Sancionted Open House: St. Davids Pool Minecraft Club - 4 p.m. to 5 - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. - NOTL Public Art at the Pumphouse - 10 a.m. Family Friendly Art Studio Monday Crafternoons: Bird ACBL) - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL Public Consultation - 6:30 p.m. p.m. - NOTL Public Library Library to 5 p.m. - Niagara Pumphouse - 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Niagara Seed Hanger - 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Community Centre to 8:30 p.m. - St. Davids Lions Hall, Clare’s Bike Night - 6 p.m. to 9 Duplicate Bridge (Sancionted Arts Centre Pumphouse Arts Centre NOTL Public Library Niagara Golden Age Club: 1462 York Rd. p.m. - Clare’s Harley-Davidson ACBL) - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL Music Niagara’s Wine & Music Community Centre Music Niagara’s Exosphere: Therapy Tails with Jasper - Seniors Euchre - 1:30 p.m. - Ghost Tours of Fort George - 8:30 Jane Austen Tea Party: with an Italian theme: Caroline Tom Allen Show - 7 p.m. to 9 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. - NOTL NOTL Community Centre p.m. - Fort George Mansfield Park - 7 p.m. - Navy Friday Flix: The Incredibles Leonardelli, harp & Julie p.m. - Niagara United Mennonite Public Library Rotary Rocks Picnic - 6 p.m. to Hall, Fort George 2 - 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - NOTL Nesrallah, soprano - 11 a.m. to 1 Church Music Niagara’s Paris 10 p.m. - Queen’s Royal Park Public Library p.m. - Mount Carmel Ghost Tours of Fort George - Connection: Sofya Gulyak, Music Niagara’s All Music Niagara’s Easy Fridays: Music Niagara’s Gypsy Fire: 8:30 p.m. - Fort George piano with Victoria Kogan, Beethoven: Andrew Wan, Heather Bambrick Quintet - 7 Pavel Sporcl, violin - 7 p.m. to 9 piano - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. - St. violin & Charles Richard- p.m. to 9 p.m. - Pondview Estates p.m. - St. Mark’s Anglican Church Mark’s Church Hamelin, piano - 7 p.m. to Winery 9 p.m. - St. Mark’s Anglican Church

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Art at the Pumphouse - 10 a.m. Fun Duplicate Bridge - 9 a.m. NOTL Rotary Club - Noon - Maker Club: Print your name Maker Club: Wooden Village Science Fun Fridays: Ice Cream Farmers’ Market - 8 a.m. to 1 to 5 p.m. - Niagara Pumphouse to noon - NOTL Community NOTL Community Centre with TINKERCAD - 11 a.m. to noon Woodworking Workshop - 6 in a Bag - Noon to 1 p.m. - NOTL p.m. - The Village Arts Centre Centre Duplicate Bridge (Sancionted - NOTL Public Library p.m. to 7 p.m. - NOTL Public Public Library Made It: Artistan Market - 8 a.m. Music Niagara’s Sundays in The Past Is Present Heritage ACBL) - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL NOTL SupperMarket - 4:30 p.m. to Library Duplicate Bridge (Sancionted to 4 p.m. - Fort George the Park: Frog & Henry - Noon Festival - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Community Centre 9 p.m. - The Village Clare’s Bike Night - 6 p.m. to 9 ACBL) - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL Annual Boot Drive - 10 a.m. - to 3 p.m. - Simcoe Park - Niagara Historical Society & Niagara Golden Age Club: Super Space Party - 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. - Clare’s Harley-Davidson Community Centre Queen and Picton, Queen and Niagara Pumphouse Art Museum Seniors Euchre - 1:30 p.m. - p.m. - NOTL Public Library Music Niagara’s Around Bach: Friday Flix: Monsters Mississagua Streets intersections Centre’s 25th Anniversary Music Niagara: Toronto All- NOTL Community Centre Ilya Poletaev, piano with University - 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 29th Annual Peach Celebration Celebration Party - 3 p.m. to 5 Star Big Band - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Ghost Tours of Fort George - Emma Meinrenken, violin p.m. - NOTL Public Library on Queen Street - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Niagara Pumphouse Arts - Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery 8:30 p.m. - Fort George - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. - St. Mark’s Music Niagara’s Easy Fridays: p.m. - Queen Street Centre Anglican Church My Sweet Patootie - 7 p.m. to 9 Music Niagara’s Season Finale: Music Niagara’s Cuban Night: Ghost Tours of Fort George - p.m. - The Legion All Beethoven - 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 Hilario Duran - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. 8:30 p.m. - Fort George p.m. - St. Mark’s Anglican Church - St. Mark’s Anglican Church

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 25 26 27 56th Annual Lions Family Duplicate Bridge (Sancionted Farmers’ Market - 8 a.m. to 1 Carnival - 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. - St. ACBL) - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL p.m. - The Village YOUR LOCAL GARDEN EXPERTS Davids Lions Field Community Centre Mori Gardens: 45 Years Growing Clare’s Bike Night - 6 p.m. to 9 Music Niagara: Young with Niagara Celebration - 10 SINCE 1974 p.m. - Clare’s Harley-Davidson Virtuosos 2 - 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. - St. a.m. to 4 p.m. - Mori Gardens Mark’s Anglican Church Music Niagara: Syrene 56th Annual Lions Family 905·468·7863 · www.MoriGardens.com Saxophone Quartet - 7 p.m. to 56th Annual Lions Family Carnival - Noon to 11 p.m. - St. 1709 Niagara Stone Rd · NOTL 9 p.m. - Grace United Church Carnival - 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. - St. Davids Lions Field Ghost Tours of Fort George - Davids Lions Field Music Niagara’s Wine & Music COMMUNITY FAVOURITES: 8:30 p.m. - Fort George Music Niagara and TD Niagara with an Italian theme: Gould Jazz Festival: Joe Trio - 7 p.m. to String Quartet - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Legion Fish Fry every Thursday - 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 9 p.m. - Pondview Estates Winery - The Hare Wine Co. Simpson’s Customer Music Niagara: Timothy Chooi, Duplicate Bridge at the Community Centre, Tuesdays and Fridays at 1 p.m. Appreciation Day & Red Roof violin - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. - St. Retreat BBQ - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mark’s Anglican Church - Simpson’s Pharmacy, 1882 Niagara Stone Rd. 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 Music Niagara’s Sundays in Fun Duplicate Bridge - 9 a.m. NOTL Rotary Club - Noon - NOTL SupperMarket - 4:30 p.m. to Special Council Meeting - 4 Music Niagara: Presentation on Farmers’ Market - 8 a.m. to 1 the Park: Young Virtuosos 3 - to noon - NOTL Community NOTL Community Centre 9 p.m. - The Village p.m. - Council Chambers Czech Music with Pavel Sporcl p.m. - The Village Noon to 2 p.m. - Simcoe Park Centre Duplicate Bridge (Sancionted Open House: St. Davids Pool Minecraft Club - 4 p.m. to 5 - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. - NOTL Public Art at the Pumphouse - 10 a.m. Family Friendly Art Studio Monday Crafternoons: Bird ACBL) - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL Public Consultation - 6:30 p.m. p.m. - NOTL Public Library Library to 5 p.m. - Niagara Pumphouse - 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Niagara Seed Hanger - 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Community Centre to 8:30 p.m. - St. Davids Lions Hall, Clare’s Bike Night - 6 p.m. to 9 Duplicate Bridge (Sancionted Arts Centre Pumphouse Arts Centre NOTL Public Library Niagara Golden Age Club: 1462 York Rd. p.m. - Clare’s Harley-Davidson ACBL) - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL Music Niagara’s Wine & Music Community Centre Music Niagara’s Exosphere: Therapy Tails with Jasper - Seniors Euchre - 1:30 p.m. - Ghost Tours of Fort George - 8:30 Jane Austen Tea Party: with an Italian theme: Caroline Tom Allen Show - 7 p.m. to 9 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. - NOTL NOTL Community Centre p.m. - Fort George Mansfield Park - 7 p.m. - Navy Friday Flix: The Incredibles Leonardelli, harp & Julie p.m. - Niagara United Mennonite Public Library Rotary Rocks Picnic - 6 p.m. to Hall, Fort George 2 - 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - NOTL Nesrallah, soprano - 11 a.m. to 1 Church Music Niagara’s Paris 10 p.m. - Queen’s Royal Park Public Library p.m. - Mount Carmel Ghost Tours of Fort George - Connection: Sofya Gulyak, Music Niagara’s All Music Niagara’s Easy Fridays: Music Niagara’s Gypsy Fire: 8:30 p.m. - Fort George piano with Victoria Kogan, Beethoven: Andrew Wan, Heather Bambrick Quintet - 7 Pavel Sporcl, violin - 7 p.m. to 9 piano - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. - St. violin & Charles Richard- p.m. to 9 p.m. - Pondview Estates p.m. - St. Mark’s Anglican Church Mark’s Church Hamelin, piano - 7 p.m. to Winery 9 p.m. - St. Mark’s Anglican Church

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Dariya Baiguzhiyeva Hijos de Tuta and others. The Lake Report There will also be a dance floor, a children’s The sixth annual Jazz in petting zoo, and food and the Park returns to Niagara- artisan vendors as well as a on-the-Lake this Saturday. TD activation zone where Part of the TD Niagara people will be able to make Jazz Festival, the free day- their own music, said festi- long event is at Simcoe Park val spokesperson Darlene on July 27, from 11 a.m. to Kertcher. 7:30 p.m. People are also encour- There will be three stages aged to bring their own featuring 17 bands and 56 lawn chairs. artists who will per- The TD Niagara Jazz form throughout the day. The festival was co-created by artists include John Sher- Juliet Dunn and Peter Shea, wood, Graham Lear, Miguel a duo of Niagara-based jazz de Armas, Nick Mclean, Los musicians. Juliet Dunn, co-creator of the TD Niagara Jazz Festival, sings on Canada Day at Simcoe Park. DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA Travel log: A golf trip to historic Scotland

Kevin MacLean But it is a once-in-a-life- of trouble and advise you yards or more, when they Managing Editor time experience. on where to hit your ball. At generally play from 6,000 Here’s a brief look at the £288 per golfer, this course or less. Frankly, the courses ST. ANDREWS, Scotland courses we played. We had is crazy expensive. We are already tough enough, – If you play golf, chances uncharacteristically great booked it and Carnoustie why bother trying to be like are you know that St. weather, though the wind through a golf travel agency, the pros? (Hint: You’re not Andrews is considered the did howl and the rain did Toronto’s Golf Away Tours, a pro, that’s why you’re pay- historic home of the game. sprinkle a few times. But it operated by Matt Palermo ing to play.) And whether you’re a was mostly gorgeous, sunny and T.J. Rule, so by the TRAVEL NOTES: Air weekend hacker or serious and around 20C. time we arrived, it had long Canada has direct flights to student of golf, chances are The Old Course: You can been paid for. Ouch. But the Edinburgh from Toronto. you have seen events like pay even more by booking views are wonderful. Driving in the Scottish the Open Championship through a specialty agency Carnoustie: The day countryside can be an played on the Old Course that has guaranteed tee before we were to play adventure: narrow, winding and maybe wondered about times for the Old Course, “Carnasty,” as it has been roads with vehicles coming paying a visit. or you can try to win the nicknamed, the course at you at 60 mph (only pet- Earlier this month, my lottery. was drenched. It rained all rol seems to be in metric). wife, May Chang, and I Each fall, a draw allocates day and the forecast was Made for some hair-raising spent a week at the Mac- a portion of Old Course tee not promising. With a sore experiences. donald Rusacks Hotel in St. times for the following sum- foot, I didn’t relish playing With about 18 hours Andrews, with a room over- mer. A lot of folks, desper- in wind and rain. And, of of summer daylight, Old looking the first and 18th ate to play, will line up as Kevin MacLean and May Chang on the first tee at the Old course, being Scotland, the Course tee times run from Course. PHOTO BY CADDY BRUCE GORDON holes of the 600-year-old early as 1 a.m. Monday to weather changed. By the 6:30 to 6:30 daily – ex- Old Course. And we also Saturday. (There’s no golf time we started, all my rain cept Sunday when the Old played golf. Five times. on the course on Sundays; turn St. Andrews into a golf what is available. Turns out, gear was packed away and Course is a public park, While the Old Course is it’s a public park that day.) mecca in the 1800s, wasn’t plenty. The starter told us we were in shirt sleeves packed with picnickers, famous as the home of golf When workers arrive after 5 big on fancy names appar- that any day we wanted to on the warmest day of the dogs roaming off-leash, and for all the spectacular a.m. they fill in holes on the ently. The Old Course dates play all we had to do was year so far. Go figure. At tourists posing on the Swil- tournaments that have been tee sheet. to the 1400s, so when Mor- come around in the morning a mere £210, Carnoustie, can Bridge, or people just played there, it is but one Most sensible is the 48- ris designed a new links in and see what was available. about a one-hour drive from meandering the links. of dozens of fine courses hour ballot, another lottery, 1895, he simply called it the With all the focus on the St. Andrews, is pricey but Almost every player in this area of Scotland, that lets you know two days New Course. Old Course, we had our pick as one of the other Open walks the Old Course. Un- about 80 kilometres north of hence what time you can Many locals told me they of times the Saturday we championship courses (last like North America, you Edinburgh. play. We got the third tee much prefer the New to the played there. played there in 2018), it’s need special dispensation Getting a tee time on time of the day on Monday, Old. They are located side It’s also far cheaper: £80 worth it. The course boasts to use a power cart (called the Old Course requires July 8 at 6:50 a.m. by side and after playing per person (about $135 more than 100 bunkers and a buggy here) and must hire luck and a willingness to With its mix of mam- them both once, I’m not Canadian). I think our foursome found a caddie to drive the buggy. blithely spend a ridiculous moth greens, rolling links sure I have a preference. Kingsbarns: A rela- about 20 of them. Most players take a caddie amount of money. In the fairways, dangerous pot Maybe I’ll have to play ’em tively new course, opened in Eden: Back in St. An- or carry their bag. summer high season, April bunkers and centuries of again. 2000, this links layout runs drews, this 1914 vintage lay- Arrive prepared for any to October basically, it costs nostalgia, a day on the Old Getting onto the New along the North Sea coast out is a good one to get used weather. Layers are manda- £190 per person (about $330 Course is one to cherish and Course is easy: Just show about 10 kilometres from to playing on links-style tory. We wore shorts once Canadian). You do not have remember. up. Actually, you can book central St. Andrews. It is courses. It’s challenging yet in five golf outings and got to take a caddy, but it is a The New Course: Old times a couple of days beautifully picturesque and not so tough that it beats rained on. Down jackets are great experience. That costs Tom Morris, the legendary in advance, but we were much hillier than the Old or you up. A lot of male golfers common sights in July in St. another £55, plus tip (about greenkeeper and four-time advised to simply stop by New. I recommend taking a we encountered insisted on Andrews. As the locals say, £75 or more in total). Open champion who helped the starter’s hut and see caddy to help keep you out trying to play from 6,600 “It’s Scotland.” Page 13 July 25, 2019 NEWS

Canadian Forces Snowbirds RiverBrink art fundraiser planned in Niagara-on-the-Lake!

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A dedicated group of vol- Wednesday, September 11, 2019 unteers and staff are busy planning an exciting fund- Niagara District Airport raising event at RiverBrink 468 Niagara Stone Rd., NOTL Art Museum. Gate opens 2:00 pm From Friday, Aug. 30 to Sunday, Sept. 1 2019, River- View the awe-inspiring Brink is hosting an art sale fundraiser. Snowbirds aerobatics show Proceeds from the three- plus day event will be used to Geronimo! Skydiving Team support exhibitions and programming at the fine One of the paintings. DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA Vintage aircraft display art museum on the Niagara Snowbirds souvenirs for sale Parkway in Queenston. donated works are priced on Saturday. art and art history in the The event will feature to sell. The proceeds from the local community, and add and more! original art works specifi- To start the event off in fundraiser will be used to to the quality of life for Buy VIP and General Admission cally donated for the event. style, RiverBrink is hosting support exhibitions and local residents by offering Many practising artists an exclusive opening recep- programming at RiverBrink. opportunities to participate tickets now at notlsnowbirds.ca have generously contributed tion on the first evening of This includes exhibition-re- in learning experiences at a before prices increase August 30! their work to the sale, which the sale, on Aug. 30 from lated expenses such as artist reasonable cost. also includes a number of 4 to 7 p.m. fees and installation costs For further information Sponsors Presented by historical art works donated Guests will sample associated with bringing about what promises to be by local collectors, and a delicious canapés and new contemporary work to an exciting and fun event, to variety of media. hors d’oeuvres prepared an audience in Niagara-on- donate an art work, to buy a Volunteers have been by Treadwell Cuisine of the-Lake. ticket to the opening recep- instrumental in contacting Niagara-on-the-Lake, paired In addition, proceeds from tion, or to volunteer for the All Welcome! Summer Music and Worship Service redbrickchurch.ca potential donors, and their with wine courtesy of Reif the fundraiser will support sale or reception, contact Sunday 10:00 am efforts have resulted in more Estates Winery, and music educational activities such RiverBrink Art Museum than 100 works that will be by local jazz entertainer Pe- as artist talks, workshops, ([email protected]/ on display in the main-floor ter Shea. As an added LearnMore, film nights, bus 905-262-4510). galleries at RiverBrink. The bonus, attendees will enjoy trips and other programs. Tickets to the reception 1775 Niagara Stone Road selection of art works will this exclusive opportunity to These activities promote are limited, so be sure to Niagara United Mennonite church appeal to a wide range of purchase art works before artistic excellence and place your order soon. tastes and budgets. All the the sale opens to the public strengthen knowledge of Sandra O’Connor named Retirees Among Those On the tee: Henry, Green, To Benefit From New Green Party candidate Murray steal the show Hearing Aid

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Mike Keenan To further complicate sharp-tongued prostitute in exchange. Special to The Lake Report matters, my favourite Roaring Twenties Montreal Does Shaw’s sexual director, Peter Hinton, now who is looking for a better fluidity reflect current As an adolescent in sim- hyphenates his surname life. When she meets a rich world attitudes? The 2019 pler times, sexual appetite to Hinton-Davis, and to and ardent young lover U.S. Women’s World Cup was limited to an either/ introduce sexual fluidity, (Julia Course), she seems champion soccer team led or scenario – heterosexual he employs a female to to have hit the jackpot… by celebrated lesbian star versus homosexual. You play a male (Julia Course Can she keep her secret? Megan Rapinoe indicates were straight or queer. as Jimmy), and vice-versa Should she?” West was yes. Her lesbian teammates However, culture evolved (Jonathan Tan as prostitute locked up in 1927 for “ob- include Kelley O’Hara, to politically correct com- Agnes) in presenting Mae scene, indecent, immoral Ashlyn Harris and Ali plexity with an additional West’s “Sex” at the Jackie and impure drama.” Krieger, and coach, Jillian both/and dimension. Maxwell Studio Theatre. Eo Sharp’s costumes are Ellis. Thus, we have a lesbian/ One yearns for ancient terrific; her set employing Donnelly excels as the gay dichotomy, a bisexual Greek productions whose mug shot height poles and prototypical hard-nosed, category akin to baseball characters wear masks. suitcases, which Donnelly soft-hearted prostitute and switch-hitters, transgender And yes, we know that and roommate thug, Rocky the supporting cast is su- aficionados who live as a Shakespeare employed (Kristopher Bowman), live perb, particularly Tan as a member of a gender other men to play women. out of, the most interest- sick sex worker and Fiona than expected based on sex West became a much- ing component of that Byrne as Clara, a bored, or that assigned at birth quoted bombshell of a metaphor, their ability to wealthy sexual voyeur. Diana Donnelly as Margy LaMont in Sex. and the aforementioned movie star thanks to being PHOTO BY DAVID COOPER. find items in just the right I enjoyed it, but perhaps queers who seem to cover jailed for this play, offer- luggage. the best thing I might say the entire waterfront in ing sexual musings such The latter quote and massacres and a shame- In his program notes, is that I experienced sex order to encompass a com- as – “When I’m good, I’m dragging sex into the mod- less, licentious American Hinton-Davis sug- for 2.5 hours one after- plex set of sexual behav- very good. But when I’m ern era seems the intent president who appeals to gests, “The title implicitly noon in Viagra-on-the- iours and desires. bad I’m better; I’ve been in of Shaw’s production, but neo-Nazis, good luck to demands the subject be Lake. An achievement Little wonder with the more laps than a napkin; in a world that features Hinton-Davis. addressed, discussed and indeed! emergence of LGBTQ I only like two kinds of readily accessible internet As for plot, Shaw’s celebrated.” Accordingly, “Sex’’ plays at the Jack- classifications that cerebral men, domestic and import- pornography, wealthy men promo reads, “Mae West in this Canadian premiere, ie Maxwell Studio Theatre Doug Ford experienced ed;” and “Those who are sexually molesting adoles- created for herself the role he views sex as a triptych to Oct. 13, shawfest.com, trouble with public “health easily shocked should be cent girls, priests abusing of Margy LaMont (Diana – as an act, a power rela- 905-468-2172 or 1-800- education.” shocked more often.” boys, never-ending school Donnelly), a quick-witted, tionship and commercial 511-7429.

A Shaw rehearsal – this time for cricket

The Shaw Festival cricket team is scheduled for its annual cricket game with the Stratford Festival in late August in Stratford. As part of the prep for that Stratford encounter, the Shaw Cricket Club was hosted for a warm-up game by the Niagara Cricket Club. The Lake Report’s correspondent was on hand for the regulation pregame photo op. Shaw’s cricket leaders include artistic director Tim Carroll (standing, fifth from right) and team captain Jeff Irving (seated, fifth from left and padded up and ready to keep wicket). Rumour has it that TC’s artistic talents extend also to batting, bowling and close-in fielding. Steve Ferley/Special to The Lake Report Page 16 July 25, 2019 NEWS

Felicia Weinstein at her studio space in Virgil. BRITTANY CARTER Carving up a lifetime of art: Felicia Weinstein

Brittany Carter organizing, interior design locations and starting over just let it be. And some ing the pallet knife waiting able in the way you live The Lake Report and Feng Shui, a Chinese with each move. days you don’t want to for something to happen your life, and more demand- concept related to the flow “As an interior designer paint, and some days you beyond my control.” ing on who you want to Felicia Weinstein says of energy and harmonizing I had my own store. I did have this itch that you re- Peaks and valleys are share your life with. Those the power of nature has spaces with nature. everything I was passionate ally want to paint now, and formed on canvas to create two things end up putting inspired, driven and influ- Her business, aptly called about. I designed houses it just happens,” she says. landscapes, florals and you in a good place.” enced every aspect of her Flow Organized Solutions, and organized houses.” She has been focusing abstract works – but never Enjoying the quiet plea- life. offers customized home Now, she has settled in her artistic talent on pallet people, she says. sures, she says she loves bi- In her home, work and and office organization op- Niagara-on-the-Lake and knives and oil paints – her “It’s just that I’m honour- cycling in NOTL. Between artistic spaces she is sur- tions. Her career has adapt- has brought her love of style has evolved naturally ing nature, I don’t want the that and the Shaw Festival, rounded by vibrant colours ed over the years. She first organization with her. over time, and she says she person there, taking away she was drawn to town long and detailed textures, all went to school for biology Incorporating the natu- expects it will continue to from nature. No, I don’t before she ever moved here, mimicking the natural when she was still living in ral flow of life into her adapt as she goes. want people in my pic- she says. world. It’s where she says Caracas, Venezuela. When art and work she says she “I still change, I do land- ture. I want the landscape Attracted to the magic she feels most at home. she had the opportunity to has little say over a how scapes and then I move into on its own,” she says. in both nature and her art, “I was always drawn to study architecture, she says a finished painting will doing abstracts, I do both, Nature’s influence on the two blend seamlessly nature and the colours of she jumped at it. Architec- look, just as we have no I’ll do flowers sometimes. Weinstein is evident in in Weinstein’s perspective, nature, from when I was ture was always a passion, control over nature. It’s whatever hits you that her artwork, but it’s also she says. a kid.” she says. “I’m just the messenger,” particular day or over a clear in her personal space. “In the fall when I see all Her home on Line 2 Road That evolved into a career she adds. period of time.” Walking into her apart- those leaves on the ground, serves as a studio. She says as an interior designer, Recounting when she She first began painting ment on the third floor of I say to myself: ‘How many she encourages anyone in- which she carried with her tried painting plein air, with brushes when she had her condo, it’s as though are there?’ And then next terested to touch base with when she moved her family which is painting outdoors an artist come by to teach you’re instantly transport- year they’ll be coming out her to arrange a viewing, by to Canada in 1991. amid nature, she says it’s her children. Her interest ed to a lush oasis. Which again. And we have no emailing felicia@floworga- Although Venezuela is not something she pursues was piqued and she started makes sense considering say in that. I think that’s nizedsolutions.com. beautiful, with perfect because of the effect tem- picking up the craft on she has such a love for magical, I really do. We all She is also showcasing weather, it wasn’t safe for perature has on the oils. her own. Continuing with the natural world and was should be like nature.” four pieces at Art Space her children, so she decided “We were in the backyard brushes for a long time, born and raised in South She says she feels fortu- 106, at 106 Queen. St. in to make the move north, of one of the lady’s that was she says it wasn’t until she America. nate to have lived a good NOTL until September. she says. hosting. I ended up with a experimented with the one Now, she lives alone, life, and though everything Nature’s raw energy and One condition of her im- painting that was a forest pallet knife she had on hand happily, she says. Her two can’t be perfect all the unrestrained quality paired migration was that she had and a trail and what-not. on for cleaning her canvases children live out of town time, she tries to go with with the intense beauty to open a business with That was not the backyard.” that she discovered her pas- with their families, and the flow and do what she’s and dynamic colours is one Canadian employee. She says she might start sion for the medium. combined she has five passionate about. what she says always sent She launched her interior with an idea or an image in “There’s a magic there, grandchildren – all boys. “One thing people don’t her looking to it for inspi- design business and, while mind, but by the time she because I don’t decide to do “I had a husband, and I know about me is I talk ration, in art and otherwise she moved around the finishes a painting, it has that blotch, that shape. That had a boyfriend, and now to the universe, and the in her life. Toronto area for most taken on its own form. maybe is the magic of work- I just have myself. I would universe listens. If you put Painting is her passion, of the last 25 years, she “So, I just let it happen. ing with the medium I work say by choice. As you grow a thought out there, that’s but she also has a love for continued opening new You cannot resist it, you with. I’m just the one hold- older you are more comfort- what’s going to happen.”

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JAHNKE, Erna (nee Kunzelmann) – Our wonderful, caring, talented, funny, and loving Mother, Grand- mother, Great- Grandmother and friend slipped away peacefully on July 21, 2019 in her 100th year. Erna is survived by her four daughters Hedda Holmes (Doug), Uta Haley (Rick Lutz), Karin Jahnke-Haslam (Rolf Schmitt) and Inge Saczkowski (John). She was the proud grandmother of Jaime Haley Plut (Daryl), Kelly Haley (Mike Elliott), Kyle Haslam (Melanie), Kelsey Haslam (Hannah), Peter and The Cayuga steamer Thomas Saczkowski (Sumaya). Delighted great-grandmother to Easton Plut, Harrison, Willow and Evelyn Haslam and The Niagara Dock was a busy and exciting place to spend time in the summer. Fishing, water step-great-grandmother to Nicholas Lutz and Benjamin skiing, taking the ferry or diving for money are just a few of the things kids did. When the steamer, Schweyer. She is predeceased by her husband Henry Jahnke Cayuga arrived at the dock from Toronto, local kids would jump in the water and dive for money. (1994), son-in-law Kerry Haslam (1995), mother Gertrude The kids would “tread water” and call up to the passengers on the upper decks, “toss your money Kunzelmann (1996), and her father Heinrich Kunzelmann in folks.” The passengers would then toss down a quarter, dime or nickel, and when it hit the water (1985). She also leaves behind many relatives and friends in the kids would dive down and retrieve it. They would then store the money in their mouth. Seen in Germany, notably her cousins Hannegret and Haio Hones the picture is the bow of the Cayuga with the sand sucker C.W. Cadwell coming up river. and Horst Kunzelmann. Erna was born in Rosch, Romania, in 1920. She spent SUPPLIED PHOTO/JIM SMITH her childhood in Romania, and moved to Germany in 1939. In 1945, mother and daughter fled from Posen, and made their way to Mollnitz, where she met her future husband, Heinrich (Henry). They were married on March 31, 1948. Brian Marshall Although most lack the Henry immigrated to Canada on May 1, 1953, Erna and Featured ribbon of clerestory windows their three daughters followed a few months later and the associated with passive family was reunited in Quebec City in July. They moved to solar integration, the forms, Rougemont, Quebec, where their fourth daughter, Inge, was The shed elements and lines of these born. In 1955, they moved to Ridgeway, eventually settling homes are true to the style. in Niagara-on-the-Lake, where they built their first house evolves Consider the Campbell on the Niagara Parkway in 1959. Erna was very proud Scott House at the corner of of her professional career. With her technical education, Bryon and Wellington in Old she started working as a draughtsman at Ontario Hydro. Brian Marshall Town. Laid out in a court- Ten years later she was employed as an Engineering Tech- Featured yard arrangement, its cedar nologist with Acres Engineering in Niagara Falls, where she shakes and rough-sawn worked an additional 15 years. She was justly proud of her The year is 1963 and north vertical board siding are in drafting and cartography skills, and attributed her love of of San Francisco one of the complete affinity with the art and attention to detail to her father, a noted architect. first eco-developments is An example of the evolved shed, featuring shed dormers. original Sea Ranch designs. In 1976, Henry and Erna moved back to the Niagara being planned. Two cre- BRIAN MARSHALL In comparison, the ex- Parkway and were proud owners of Riverscourt Farms. ative architectural firms are ample shown in our photo She moved to Queenston after her husband died and spent engaged: one to design the difficult to believe that some set directly on these walls; is a “bunched” arrangement many happy years on Clarence Street with her beloved condo townhouses, and the level of collaboration did not essentially a box with a on which the diagonally “Sparky.” She made frequent trips back to Germany, her other for the detached home take place. But, be that as canted roof. Next, expand the installed smooth board sid- last in 2000. Her remaining seven years have been spent at designs. it may, from the Sea Ranch scale of this shed to a point ing and the brick veneer of Upper Canada Lodge where she would often play the piano Both have defined guide- development came the seeds where it is large enough the lower facade signal later for residents. “Mutti” could play for hours without notes (or lines requiring that the of a new style that gave to encompass comfortable elaborations of the style. encouragement!). While she did lose some of her memory, buildings sit gently on the architects the opportunity to living space. Then, make Windows are typically she retained her love of music and a wonderful sense of terrain, be fully integrated explore new, dynamic spatial several in various sizes tall and narrow while the humour. She always enjoyed a ‘short one’ of schnapps or a with the landscape and, if relationships and emerging and arrange them in row, chimney (if any) is rectangu- glass of champagne with anything sweet. possible, incorporate the eco-technologies. or around a courtyard, or lar, often wood clad, topped We extend our sincere thanks to the hard-working PSWs fledging principles of passive So, what did this new style bunched together, and you by exposed metal chimney and nursing staff at Upper Canada Lodge for their kind and solar. look like? have the basics of a Shed flues. But overall, it is the considered care of Erna in her last years. We will all miss Although purportedly First, picture a simple design. interplay of the various her music and her feisty spirit. The family will have a pri- each firm acted in isolation, backyard shed with the front In our town we have clean, simple diagonal roof vate memorial service at a later date. Arrangements in care the resultant designs were wall higher than the back several outstanding inter- lines that leaves a lasting of Morgan Funeral Home. Memories, photos and condo- so remarkably similar it’s wall and a single plane roof pretations of the Shed style. impression. lences may be shared at www.morganfuneral.com Page 18 July 25, 2019 Niagara’s History Unveiled Why the War of 1812 started

Denise Ascenzo Exclusive/The Lake Report

The War of 1812 had an enormous impact on the town of Niagara-on- the-Lake. Destroyed in 1813, the town rose up from the ashes and thrived. Many people, however, are not familiar of why this war was even declared. The War of 1812 was overshadowed by the Napoleonic Wars in Eu- rope and around the world, a conflict that was like a world war, fought between 1793 and 1815. To understand the why, one must go back in history to the years after the American Revolution (1765-1783) when the new republic called the United States of America found itself in a desperate financial situation. Economic Red coat re-enactors. SOURCED recovery was necessary or the new republic would ade, they most often were on Britain and decided to take the U.S. post of Fort Indigenous war cries and Canada were now prison- soon crumble and possibly stopped by the British on invade the closest British Michilimackinac Island the continuous volley of ers of war. fall under control of one their way across the Atlan- colony, Canada. in Lake Huron on July 17, gun shots convinced the The American militia of the many crowns of Eu- tic Ocean to France. Over There is an unconfirmed 1812. This was a strategic American Brig.-Gen. Wil- was at the ready on the rope, most likely Britain. 5,000 American sailors story that on the day of post for the United States liam Hull that he was U.S. side of the Niagara France had played a were removed from these the declaration of war, the as the island was the greatly outnumbered and River, but they refused to major role during the ships and pressed into American commander, gateway into the heartland he flew the white flag of cross and join the regular American Revolution the service of the British Lt.-Col. Philetus Swift, of the continent. By sur- surrender. No loss of life American soldiers. by aligning itself with Navy. and Maj.-Gen. Isaac Brock rounding the fort on the is- in this battle, either. Their fear of the Indig- the United States. The As well, the British (the British commander) land, British Capt. Charles Then on Oct. 12, 1812, enous warriors fighting French supported a non- knew that the desire by were attending a mess Roberts, with 600 men, the American forces in- with the British and the British republic that would the United States to ex- dinner at Navy Hall in Ni- called for its surrender. vaded Canada, at Queen- site of the redcoats under remain friendly to France pand westward had to be agara. When the commu- The American command- ston Heights. The Ameri- Maj.-Gen. Roger Hale She- and make it easier for the stopped. The British de- nique of war reached Swift er, Lt. Porter Hanks, not cans scaled the escarpment affe marching from Fort French to hold on to their cided to align themselves during the dinner, Brock knowing that war had even to make a stand. George discouraged the West Indies colonies. To with the many Indigenous who already knew about it, been declared between the However, several factors militia. They stood their show its strong support, nations in the Great Lakes suggested they finish the two countries, was fully led to the failure of their ground with the constitu- France continued to trade region and the Appala- dinner and the next day aware that he was outnum- attack. The American tional guarantee of their with the United States, chian Mountains. they could be at war. bered and so he surren- forces had already taken right to refuse to enter the suppling Washington’s new It was in Britain’s inter- In 1812, several key dered. There was no loss Queenston heights. Brock battle. The reason: state government with a much- est to stay friendly with battles set the tone of the of life in this battle. and the British forc- militias were formed to needed infusion of cash. them, so the British regu- war. Thomas Jefferson had On Aug. 16, 1812, Brock es stormed up after defend their state, not to Fast-forward to the larly met with the Indig- remarked that the capture next captured Fort De- them. Unknown to the invade a foreign country. Napoleonic Wars. The enous leaders. Gifts often of Canada would be a troit. Although the British American forces, there was Although Brock was United States was supply- included muskets and mere matter of marching. were outnumbered, Brock, a second wave of soldiers killed in the Battle of ing its revolutionary ally powder for hunting. The However, he did not com- Tecumseh and the Wyan- coming up behind them. Queenston Heights, it France, with cotton, wheat British hoped an alliance prehend the tenacity of the dot war chief Stayeghtha While British forces was a victory for Britain, and wood, which caused with the Indigenous na- Canadians, the determina- worked out a superb plan were storming the heights Upper Canada and the the British to become quite tions would help to hinder tion of the British Army whereby they had the In- just above the hamlet of Indigenous allies. annoyed. the advancement of the nor the power of the alli- digenous warriors running Queenston, Canadian References: Niagara The British Navy, the land-hungry Americans. ance with the Indigenous a loop passing through a troops, Indigenous war- Historical Society and Mu- masters of the seas, forced These three acts – block- nations. gap in the forest visible riors and British regulars seum, Canadian Encyclo- all neutral nations to call ade, boarding raids and In the years leading up from Fort Detroit, double were headed up the escarp- pedia, Canadian Biography in at British ports to have supporting Indigenous na- to a possible war, Brock back and pass through the ment behind the American Dictionary, Rod Dale. their cargoes scrutinized tions – angered the United had developed a strategy gap again. troops. The American More Niagara’s History to prevent warlike mate- States. All of this was seen to defend Upper Canada While this was happen- forces were slowly defeat- Unveiled articles about the rials from reaching the as a violation of American even though they would be ing British and Canadian ed and with no hope of re- past of Niagara-on-the- French. If an American sovereignty. On June 18, greatly outnumbered by forces, in one concentrated placements coming to their Lake are available at: merchant ship did manage 1812, the United States American forces. area, shot off continu- aid, they surrendered. The www.niagaranow.com to slip through the block- of America declared war Brock’s first move was to ous rounds of gunfire. only American soldiers in Page 19 July 25, 2019 COMMUNITY

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Betty & Jane: Plunger Patrol Inspecting NOTL’s bathrooms: Chili Jiao

Steve Ding accepts the Gold Plunger for Chili Jiao restaurant. PLUNGER PATROL Chili Jiao brings inspiring Chinese flavours, steeped in thousands of years of tradition, to Niagara-on-the- Lake. Plunger Patrol is one of the newer traditions. Enjoy the Sichuan food, a style of cuisine known for its bold, spicy flavour, which comes from the inclusion of Sichuan peppers. Plunger Patrol also has a bold, spicy sense of style. Guess where we boldly went? Dim sum, meaning a “Touch of Heart,” offers you a variety of tasty fried and steamed dumpling options. Dim sum for $1, every day. Of course, we had to try it. Guess what else we had to try? That’s right, the restrooms. Building community partnerships The bathrooms, like the dining room, were inspired by the relaxed style of Niagara-on-the-Lake, with a nod The Lake Report is building community partnerships with a wide variety of local to Chinese tradition. Their unique atmosphere, paired businesses. Our latest partner, Brims and Things, will be supplying The Lake Report with with excellent service from the knowledgeable servers, old-fashioned newsy caps. If you see our delivery boys and girls out on the street, you’ll creates a dining experience that is not to be missed. know they’re part of the town’s most respected newspaper. RICHARD HARLEY The bathroom experience is also not to be missed. The men’s bathroom has one lone glass rooster. A nod to the past when this location was home to The Red Rooster restaurant. The bathrooms will have you United Way golf seeing red but only because that is the accent colour tournament on the way of choice here. 3.5/5 Gold Plungers

Golfers will tee off for a cause at the United Way Sum- mer Classic golf tournament on Aug. 12. The 26th annual fundraiser is organized by Performance Auto Group in collaboration with United Way Niagara. RIDDLE ME THIS: The fee is $250 per golfer and registration closes Aug. 2. I can only live where there is light, but I die The United Way’s first golf fundraiser this year, the Early if the light shines on me. What am I? Bird Classic, was at Legends on the Niagara golf course in Niagara Falls in May. With 57 players, it raised $17,000. Last Week’s Riddle: I can be hairy and itchy The Summer Classic is at Peninsula Lakes Golf Club in all over. I hang on a stick. I can be the scariest Fenwick on Monday, Aug. 12. The shotgun start is at 11:30 thing you have ever seen. I stand in the middle a.m. Last year, 170 players participated and the same num- of nowhere. What am I? ber is expected this year as well. Answer: A scarecrow “The proceeds from this long-standing golf tournament Answered first by: Cheryl House have significantly assisted United Way in providing funds to Also answered correctly by: agencies and programs across Niagara,” Frances Hallworth, Lynne Stewart-Liptrap, Rod Falk, Margie Enns, executive director of The United Way Niagara, told The Lynda Collet, Sadie Willms, Katie Reimer, Lake Report. Gerhard Siemens. The money raised from both tournaments is expected to Email answers to [email protected] reach around $70,000. Over the years, almost $1 million Copies of our summer magazine are flying off the shelves around town. We can barely keep up with the demand. for a chance to win a prize. was raised through the tournaments. Here’s a pic from the Chamber of Commerce. RICHARD HARLEY Page 20 The July 25, 2019

Lakereport.ca Niagaranow.com Newsroom: 905.359.2270 Lake Report Advertising: 905.246.4671 FEATURED LOCAL STORY Terry Flynn: Niagara’s own everywhere man is superintendent of emergency services, a volunteer firefighter, former councillor and ex-library board chair

Tim Taylor Flynn started his para- The Lake Report medic career at the age of 19 in the small one-ambu- The 400 highly skilled lance site next to the former men and women of Ni- town hospital off Queen’s agara Emergency Medical Parade and Wellington Services respond to 80,000 Street. emergency medical calls He was a house manager each year and perform at the Shaw Festival and 130,000 clinical procedures took two shifts a week on over 50,000 patients. in what was then called It’s Niagara-on-the-Lake the Niagara-on-the-Lake native, Terry Flynn, who as Ambulance Site, just across At the ready. From left: Terry Flynn, superintendent of operations for Niagara Emergency Medical Services and superintendent of Niagara the street. paramedics Dylan Potts and Alex Morrison. Potts and Dylan are one of three paramedic teams operating round-the-clock EMS operations, who leads “I had an ambulance uni- from the old Niagara-on-the-Lake hospital site. TIM TAYLOR the day-to-day operations form behind my door in the of this almost military-like theatre. After I locked the medications. And then with sources in the right place at against the new library. But political arena, instead of campaign, in support of the theatre up, I went across the specialized training, we got the right time is an all-con- I believe we made the right having so many rules and regional health system. street to be on-call.” into chest compressions, suming process. choice at the end of the day.” regulations coming from the A 55-year-old former The rest is history. Flynn intubations and so on.” But when Flynn has some Flynn’s highest-profile province. town councillor, Flynn can went to Niagara College to Today, paramedics are a spare time — he admits community effort was his “Let us create our own trace his Niagara-on-the- complete his paramedic’s complete extension of the that’s not often — he spends 21 years as a town councilor approach,” he says. “Mu- Lake roots back five genera- credential and joined what hospital emergency room. most of it volunteering. “Oh, (1997-2018), including three nicipal councillors are tions in the area. was to become Niagara “Technically, today’s emer- I’m getting into gardening. terms as deputy lord mayor. smart enough to know their In the ‘60s, the Flynns Emergency Medical Servic- gency medical services is And I want to travel more. He remembers his tenure community.” lived across the street from es, a function of the Niagara the emergency room com- But it really is about work- as a time that big developers Flynn’s favourite role on Morgan’s Funeral Home on Region health system. ing to you,” says Flynn. ing for the community.” began looking for opportu- council was chair of the fa- Regent Street. Flynn’s father Flynn describes his early Flynn wants to emphasize Flynn is a local volun- nities around town. cilities committee. Over the was a “jack of all trades” days as a paramedic as sim- the role of emergency dis- teer firefighter, keeping his “When I first started on years, as chair, he helped — customs agent, volunteer ple ambulance driving. “We patchers in this evolution. firefighter’s kit in his trunk, council we were dealing orchestrate a new town firefighter and part-time were just ‘load and go,’ “ he “Now with better training, at all times. with (developers) who swimming pool, new tennis funeral home employee. smiles, a little nostalgically. experienced dispatchers and He recalls, as a young were more local and had courts, baseball diamonds, As a kid, Terry would “Paramedics were generally more specialized units, we boy of eight, beating his a local flavour. Everyone the community centre, the help out at the funeral home, not allowed to undertake can take more time on a call firefighter-father to the knew them. We could library and the firehalls. washing the limousines and lifesaving measures.” — as the unit is proceeding family station wagon in the work and negotiate with “In my mind we were other odd jobs. “I think we Over his career, Flynn to the scene — to ascertain middle of the night when the developers. doing well with tourism, so were more trouble than we has been a part of the the best course of action. the general alarm sounded, “We were able to have I’ve always wanted to make were worth,” he says. comprehensive, ongoing The ER is not always the only to be told to go back to sensitive development.” sure the locals are taken So, it was natural after transformation of Niagara’s best solution.” bed: “You’re too young to Flynn says those days are care of.” high school to gravitate paramedic services. Flynn’s paramedic team go to a fire!” gone. It’s not hard to tell that to a co-op program in the “Now we have the tech- of 400 cover 2.4 million In 2011, Flynn was chair “Now these large devel- Flynn is boiling to get back funeral home business. nology and the training to kilometres a year in 41 of the NOTL library board, opers just bring in their into the political arena. He’s It didn’t work out. “I hated save more lives. The first ambulances, centred in 17 for both the community de- lawyers and say, ‘Fine, take coy about what position he it. I was OK with the front steps were the defibrillator stations. Each vehicle now bate about the new building us to the Ontario Municipal will seek. But there’s little of house, but just couldn’t and the cardiac monitor. carries over 750 medical and for the construction and Board.’ “ doubt he intends to put his get into the back of house It started to evolve from supplies. opening. “There was quite a Flynn believes we should commitment to his commu- stuff.” there and moved into simple Keeping the right re- pushback in the community return control to the local nity back to work again.