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A group of about 35 people take a tour through the garden before tasting a meal prepared by Les Marmitons on Saturday, in celebration of Food Day Canada. RICHARD HARLEY Elaine Tanner proud of new, confident Canadian Olympic stars in Tokyo Games

Kevin MacLean we’re talking about it now.” The Lake Report Tanner knows first-hand what can happen when There might not have you’re in the spotlight. A video screen grab shows a float plane’s emergency been anyone more excited In the 1960s when she landing at NOTL’s airport. DAN ELLSWORTH/FACEBOOK than Elaine Tanner to wit- was an international super- ness the Canadian women star, “there were no sport swimmers’ exploits in the psychologists, no education, Pilot makes ‘masterful’ pool at the Tokyo Olympics. no help or support,” Tanner She’s been there, knows recalled. what it takes to excel and Athletes didn’t even know emergency landing at what happens if you don’t how the demands of sport meet others’ expectations. could lead to psychological Niagara District Airport For Tanner, a triple med- Elaine Tanner competed for Canada at the 1968 Mexico disorders or post-traumatic allist at the 1968 Games, City Olympics, winning three medals. SUPPLIED stress. Evan Saunders the vehicle had lost one of seeing the confident and Nicknamed “Mighty Local Journalism Initiative its landing gear, but thanks personable Canadians per- the whole team.” speaking about the pres- Mouse” when she rep- The Lake Report to the pilot’s skill and form so well was gratifying. Instead of Canadian sures and mental health resented Canada in the preparations by the airport, “Oh gosh, I’ve just been women swimmers being concerns they have faced, 1968 Mexico City Sum- The pilot of a six- he was able to land safely. so proud of those girls,” said long shots, “they’re now a vital conversation has mer Games, the five-foot- seater float plane made The pilot was flying a Tanner, now a resident of big shots in the pool. It’s so started and sport is slowly two Tanner carried the an emergency landing at Cessna T206 with amphibi- Niagara-on-the-Lake. great to see the girls really changing, Tanner said. weight of a nation’s sporting Niagara District Airport ous floats. The airport was “When you’re on a win- have a lot of confidence in “It’s about time that sport desires on her 17-year-old on Saturday. closed for two hours to deal ning streak you really pick themselves.” has tackled and put in the shoulders. The call came in at about with the emergency. up that bravado. When you With star athletes like spotlight the mental health When she “only” won 5:30 p.m. and was the first “We can be prepared, we see Maggie Mac Neil, who Penny Oleksiak, Simone issue, and especially the two silvers and one bronze, emergency landing signal can have all the services won the gold in the but- Biles of the U.S. and ten- pressure in sport,” she said in nearly three years. The terfly, it really, really uplifts nis phenom Naomi Osaka in an interview. “At least Continued on Page 8 plane’s pilot indicated Continued on Page 2 Page 2 Shop from the comfort of home August 5, 2021 www.simpsonspharmacy.ca Pharmacy: 905.468.2121 In-store and curbside pick-up or free local delivery NEWS Apothecary: 905.468.8400 St. Andrews Glen couple giving away anti-hate signs

Evan Saunders been an Oakville staple Local Journalism Initiative ever since. The Lake Report The NOTL couple said people have been com- A St. Andrews Glen cou- ing up to the house to ask ple have been displaying where they can get a sign of and giving away anti-hate their own. Luckily, Pellett signs in their neighbour- ordered extras. hood, saying there is never “I’ve given them to a wrong time to affirm that people I don’t know, I’ve you stand against hateful given them to people I ideologies. know,” Pellett said. “We just felt it was a “If someone says they statement that needed to like what it stands for we be said. When you live in a say, ‘Here, take a sign,” neighbourhood as diverse Webber added. as St. Andrews Glen, it’s Pellett said she has one the right sign to put up,” sign left and would be open said Audrey Pellett. to helping anyone order The signs say “Hate has more if they want to pick no home here” and fea- up a few. She said that Ask ture images from various Guy delivered the signs. faiths and cultures. “If like-minded people Pellett and her partner would like to stand with us, George Webber ordered the then they can take a sign signs from Ask Guy Design and put it up,” said Webber. in Sarnia in July. The couple are aware She said that no specific George Webber and Audrey Pellett have been giving away “Hate has no home here signs” in the hopes of reinforcing they could be infringing on event prompted the pur- ideas of acceptance and love in Niagara-on-the-Lake. SUPPLIED the Town of Niagara-on- chase but rather she was the-Lake’s bylaw prohibit- motivated by overarching dia sites such as Facebook controversy in Niagara-on- “You’ve got to tell people resident Nandhini Rangan ing lawn signs. narratives around division as a motivating factor in the-Lake over the last few what you stand for,” he who commissioned them to “Until somebody says locally and abroad. making a public statement weeks, garnering wide at- said. protest the Halton Catho- take it down, we’ll just “With everything that’s that decried intolerance. tention on social media with “Everybody can assume lic District Schoolboard’s leave it up,” Webber said. been going on lately I just “Hate begets hate,” Pel- some decrying the sign as but we are telling people refusal to fly the Pride flag Pellett hopes it is only a find that there is so much lett said, hoping her sign homophobic and others that this is what we stand at its schools this year. matter of time before she hate these days,” she said. would accomplish the defending it as an example for. This is us. If you like All nine of the Catholic sees more public condem- “We all need to take a opposite. of free expresssion. it or you don’t like it, this high schools in Halton flew nations of hate. step back and say, ‘No.’” A Virgil man’s lawn sign Webber said there is no is us.” the Pride flag indepen- “Citizens in St. Andrews She cited the overwhelm- stating “Proud of our tra- need to pussyfoot around The signs were origi- dent of the school board’s Glen have taken to it,” she ing negativity on social me- ditional marriage” sparked when condemning hate. nally created by Oakville refusal and the signs have said. No one hurt in emergency landing Honk Mobile parking pass at Niagara District Airport a gouge to residents: Cheropita

Continued from Front Page Evan Saunders The debate was in re- Local Journalism Initiative sponse to residents in areas prepared in case something The Lake Report such as Niagara on the does go wrong,” said Ni- Green claiming the bylaw agara District Airport chief Council has approved a limiting street parking to executive officer Daniel plan to pursue the creation 12-hour windows has been Pilon. of daily, weekly and month- challenging and unfair. But when it comes to Niagara District Airport. EVAN SAUNDERS ly parking passes through Councillors nearly emergency landings there is Honk Mobile. repealed that bylaw at a little an airport can do from Touch-and-go procedures the pilot, Pilon appreciated Approved in a close vote, council meeting in May. It the ground and all hope are often part of pilot train- the chance for his staff to some councillors viewed the was defeated by a tie vote. rests on the pilot’s skill, he ing as they allow students practise emergency proto- move as an excuse to charge The Honk mobile parking A new parking pass is said to practise many landings in cols. residents more money. coming through Honk permits would override the “The pilot did a masterful succession. Pilon couldn’t “It’s always good to have The plan was passed with Mobile. SUPPLIED town bylaw, meaning that job of landing that plane on comment on the nature of opportunities to work our the intent of creating a year- anyone with a permit can three wheels.” the pilot’s touch-and-go in emergency plans and it’s long pilot project to see how don’t have driveways, those leave their car parked in the The flight originated in this situation. absolutely best when we the passes are received by places have parking prob- same area until the permit Port Huron, Mich. The pilot “It’s eminently normal in have the ability to work people. lems. This is just a tax grab.” expires. performed a touch-and-go aviation,” he said. those plans when there’s “I do not agree with this,” Coun. Allan Bisback A report on the permits at an airport in London, Emergency landings are a absolutely zero incident to Coun. Wendy Cheropita defended the idea. will be brought to council in Ont., before heading to rare occurrence at Niagara anyone,” he said. said. “I can support this be- the future. Niagara. During the touch- District Airport, with the “We’re thankful at the end “We do not have a parking cause we’re asking for a re- Couns. Gary Bur- and-go landing one of last one occurring in 2018, of the day that no one was problem. Cities like To- port to come forward before roughs, Sandra O’Connor, the front landing gear was Pilon said. hurt and everything worked ronto, where they don’t have making an actual decision,” Erwin Wiens and Cheropita destroyed. With the safe landing by out fine.” enough space and people he told council. voted against the proposal. Page 3 Proud to support our local news! August 5, 2021

MPP Niagara Falls riding proudly 905-357-0681 Wayne Gates representing Niagara-on-the-Lake www.WayneGates.com NEWS Mississagua and Queen is now all-way stop

Evan Saunders He expressed concern Local Journalism Initiative that the full impact of the The Lake Report all-way stop can’t be under- stood until the Shaw Festi- An all-way stop and val fully resumes its shows “bumpout” were installed and the resulting traffic flow at the intersection of Queen returns to the town. and Mississagua streets If the pilot project is ap- Tuesday as traffic calming proved for permanent instal- measures. lation it will be tied in with Crews started work at 9 Sheldon Randall, second from right and town staff check future projects such as the a.m. and had the intersec- out the all-way stop newly installed at the Queen and reconstruction of Mississa- tion open by 3:30 p.m. Mississagua intersection. EVAN SAUNDERS gua Street, Randall said. The pilot project aims to “We’ll be designing next see traffic safety and flow ing the (traffic) impact on in town isn’t at the level year so we’ll include any increase but if further study the Chautauqua area or not,” it would have been pre- potential final designs into shows the signs are inef- Randall said. pandemic. that,” he said. fective then they will be “We’re just hoping we’re Another problem was the The reconstruction of removed, director of opera- not causing more confu- nature of traffic complaints Mississagua Street is tenta- tions Sheldon Randall told sion.” in the Chautauqua area. tively scheduled for 2022. The Lake Report. Randall said determining “We also don’t have a lot Randall expects the town “We have to make some the intersection’s effect on of historical data. I think will have a report on the observations based on traffic can be challenging most of the observations are impact of the all-way stop whether it’s actually reduc- due to the pandemic. Traffic anecdotal.” by the end of the fall. Shaw staging plays indoors for first time since 2019

Kevin MacLean uled to run until Oct. 10. ber run of “Desire Under The Lake Report Other Shaw productions the Elms,” and “A Christ- also are moving indoors. mas Carol” and “Holiday Finally, more than 18 The Royal George The- Inn” starting in November, months after it last hit the atre will stage “Charley’s will be announced later. stage, the Shaw Festival Aunt” starting Aug. 8 and Other shows staged as is officially resuming indoor “Flush” beginning Aug. 17. part of Outdoors@TheShaw shows this Saturday when Both are directed by Tim include: “Gatsby’s Jazz, “Sherlock Holmes and the Carroll. Sonny’s Blues” (July 27 Raven’s Curse” debuts at the And “Trouble in Mind,” to Oct. 8) on the BMO Festival Theatre. directed by Philip Akin, Stage, “Fairground” (July Staff at the Shaw said begins previews Aug. 8 at 28 to Oct. 8) on the Festival they were “buzzing with the Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre grounds, “Kreutzer excitement” as prepara- Theatre. Sonata” (Aug. 26 to Oct. 9) tions were finalized for the Craig Hall. SUPPLIED “The Devil’s Disciple,” on the Humeniuk Founda- Holmes production, directed directed by Eda Holmes, tion Stage, “The Duke and by mystery play expert production has been in continues outdoors on the Two Irenes” (July 30 to Oct. Craig Hall. previews at the Festival Nona Macdonald Stage in 7) on the South Lawn While the Shaw did pres- Theatre since July 23. the Festival Theatre parking Patio, “Shawground” (Aug. ent a short indoor concert It stars Damien Atkins as lot. 19 to Oct. 6) on the Festival series “Songs for a Winter’s Sherlock, Ric Reid as Dr. “A Short History of Ni- Theatre grounds and “Cof- Night” last December, the Watson and Claire Jullien agara,” a 30-minute puppet fee Concerts” (Aug. 18 last official indoor theatre as Mrs. Hudson. theatre production, is on to Sept. 30) on the Humeni- shows were “Holiday Inn” The show boasts an ex- outdoors until Aug. 15. uk Foundation stage. and “A Christmas Carol” on traordinary set and lighting Details of upcoming out- Show and ticket details C A L L T H E C L I N I C T O B O O K Dec. 22, 2019. design, the Shaw said in an door concerts and activities, are available at shawfest. Y O U R A P P O I N T M E N T ! The latest “Sherlock” announcement. It is sched- plus the October to Decem- com. Good news: No COVID patients at Niagara Health

Staff team,” said Linda Boich, Niagara Health said the demic. We encourage any- The Lake Report executive lead in the Niag- milestone also reflects the one who has not yet been ara COVID-19 Vaccination success COVID-19 vac- vaccinated with a first and/ Niagara Health has no Task Force. cines are having on limit- or second dose to do so.” COVID-19 patients in “We are grateful to them ing the transmission of the The Seymour-Hannah its hospitals for the first for their professionalism virus in the region. vaccination clinic in St. time since September and commitment to our “We are getting closer Catharines is open for 2020. patients and their families, to putting the pandemic walk-ins and for booked The health organization which are making a posi- behind us as more people appointments. There are said having no COVID tive difference during a get vaccinated,” chief of also a number of other patients is a step in the difficult time,” said Boich. staff Dr. Johan Viljoen opportunities to get vac- right direction in getting “We’re also thankful to said in a news release. cinated in the community. through the pandemic. our partners and our com- “Getting vaccinated More details about clinics “This is the result of the munity for their support against COVID-19 is criti- can be found at www. efforts and dedication of and efforts throughout the cal to preventing a fourth niagarahealth.on.ca/site/ the entire Niagara Health pandemic.” wave and ending this pan- vaccination-clinic. Editorial: The ‘stay home’ stretch

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The Lake Report OPINION Editorial Public information: Part 3 Kevin MacLean Surely, the many other Managing Editor police forces across Ontario Editor-In-Chief: Richard Harley that routinely release the Managing Editor: Kevin MacLean Obtaining even basic names of victims in major Publisher: Niagara Now information from Niagara cases are not all violating Design & Layout: Richard Harley Regional Police about inci- the privacy act, are they? Advertising: Rob Lamond, Lisa Jeffrey dents they are investigating Even nine days later the Contributors: Evan Saunders, Jessica Maxwell, or ones in which charges tragedy, one day after Lukas Jill Troyer, Tim Taylor, Bernard Lansbergen have been laid can mean Smith’s public funeral Denise Ascenzo, Linda Fritz, Dr. William Brown, the public never knows who “name and shame” list of with family and friends and and long after our lengthy Brian Marshall, NOTL Museum, Kyra Simone, was accused, or killed or people in Niagara accused the publication of a heart- story about him had been Gail Kendall, Norm Arsenault, Patty Garriock, injured. of impaired driving offenc- warming story about the published and read by Steve Hardaker, Ross Robinson, Tim Carroll, This police practice can es was issued. Some media man Lukas Smith was. thousands, we asked the NOTL Writers’ Circle, Penny-Lynn Cookson, lead to some odd decisions. and online outlets publish That helped the greater police for an update on the Janice White and many more members of the For example, on July 21 the those lists. We do not. community grieve and investigation. NOTL community police issued a release after But among the names mourn a young man, gone In our message, we a truck in Port Colborne was a man who is a Niagara too soon. mentioned that Lukas crashed into three other police officer. While other When we asked a few Smith was the victim. That The Local Journalism vehicles. police services have been days afterward why the prompted an officer to Initiative is funded by the A man from Niagara-on- known to publicly announce police would not release dutifully remind us, “It is Government of Canada. the-Lake was charged with when one of their own is ac- Lukas Smith’s name (even my understanding we have leaving the scene (a Crimi- cused of a serious offence, though we already knew not confirmed or released nal Code offence) and three that did not happen in this he was the victim), a the identity of any of the counts under the Highway case. spokesperson responded persons involved in that COVID Traffic Act (including care- But someone in the com- they couldn’t do so under incident on Irvine. As such less driving). munity always knows – and “MFFIPA” – the Municipal please do not take this Tracker The accused’s name and a St. Catharines newspaper Freedom of Information and email as confirmation of the age were published in a was tipped about the charge Protection of Privacy – “for involvement of the name of NOTL active cases: 2 news release sent to all me- and published a story about privacy reasons. The victim the person you included by dia and the information has it. The officer will have his maintains a right to privacy the NRPS.” Region active cases: 49 been widely publicized. day in court and the public in death.” We respect the principle Region deaths: 420 But in the arguably much will know the outcome. We profoundly disagree the police department is Region total cases: 16,354 more serious case, the Transparency and openness with that selective inter- invoking but this whole Region resolved cases: 15,885 death of Matthew Wilson, win out. pretation of the province’s scenario feels bizarrely struck by a pickup truck The philosophy of privacy legislation. Hav- Kafkaesque. *August 4 data per Niagara Region Public Health as he walked along Lake- clamping a privacy Cone ing read the law and the Yes, there is most definite- shore Road, the name of of Silence on information sections that apply to law ly some information that Ni- the accused remains under carries over to identifying enforcement, and con- agara police can and should wraps as far as the police victims of fatalities or seri- sulted with the Office of keep under wraps. However, are concerned. Because the ous mishaps. the Privacy Commissioner, as the courts have made driver is facing a non-Crim- Lukas Smith was killed we learned there is discre- clear and privacy legislation inal Code charge, the police while out cycling with tion and latitude granted to states, there are ample in- have refused to name him. his son on the evening of police in the act regarding stances in which individual (That did not stop The Sunday, July 11. The police what they can and should and societal interests should Lake Report from weeks issued a release, not iden- not release. And courts have be weighed – and society Contributed by Patty Garriock later eventually discovering tifying the victim, the next backed that up in several can and should be entrusted “It takes courage to grow up and become and publishing the driver’s morning at 11:42 a.m. cases. Society’s interests to know what has happened name, after people in the Our reporter found out and individual interests in the community. who you really are.” - Patty Garriock community, concerned less than an hour later that must be considered in mak- Convenient blanket about the case, told us who Lukas Smith, a gregarious, ing a determination. bans are an easy, but more was accused and court adventuresome father and Niagara’s interpretation troublesome, road to travel. documents confirmed the husband, was the victim of of the statute is narrow and Next: Where do we go HOW TO GET IN TOUCH information.) that tragedy. leans toward being opaque from here? On July 23, the regular This led to interviews rather than transparent. [email protected] Email: Letters: [email protected] Story Ideas: [email protected] Advertising: [email protected] Pedal Pub should be run out of town Phone Dear editor: I am sorry, but NOTL economy, is truly of banning the Pedal Pub, Newsroom: 905-359-2270 It is extremely disap- those comments do not laughable. If the NOTL “regardless of the blasts Advertising Department: 905-246-4671 pointing that town council even deserve a response. economy is dependent on from social media.” Office Address is allowing the Pedal Pub Another comment was this “mobile bar” we are all The time has come for 496 Mississagua St., NOTL, Ontario, Canada. to continue operations on about attracting younger in serious trouble. council to decide that Mailing Address our very busy roads in visitors to NOTL. Wow, so Mark my words, it will our public roads are for PO Box 724, Niagara-on-the-Lake, L0S1J0 Niagara-on-the-Lake. the answer is to bribe them only be a matter of time vehicles – to get from point Coun. Clare Cameron asks with alcohol and they will before council is debating a A to point B – not a party Have a lead on a story? about the legality of having come. Heaven help us. request for a “mobile mari- venue. Call 905.359.2270 or send an email fun, listening to music in this The comment about juana pedal operation.” When is the next munici- to [email protected] community, and suggesting the closing of the Pedal Thank goodness for pal election? to [email protected] that council “put on our big Pub having a “ripple ef- Coun. Gary Burroughs Buddy Andres boy and big girl pants.” fect” that will impact the who continues his support NOTL OUTDOOR DINING 7 DAYS A WEEK . 12-9PM WOODFIRED PIZZA OVEN & GRILL . PASTA . WINE . BEER PATIO . TAKEOUT . DELIVERY . 289-819-0179 Page 5 August 5, 2021 OPINION Developer is entitled to appeal ruling ­— and let’s be patient with gateway plan

Dear editor: Mr. Collins was tak- rational decision to any- he cannot clearly see he You know how much we ing umbrage with Niaga- one? Why would Mr. Col- goes to great lengths to all enjoy your letters to ra-on-the-Lake developer lins object to Mr. Hummel describe this object. the editor, as sometimes Rainer Hummel being appealing a suspect deci- Why not let the process they can be quite enter- successful at what he sion by our town council take its course and give taining, such as letters in does. taking what many might the planners some sem- your July 29 edition from In Canada, the legal sys- consider a political action blance of support. Mr. Christopher Allen (“Show tem permits Mr. Hummel which directly impacted Allen’s multitude of ques- us more design options for to appeal a court decision, on his ability to carry tions deserve answers, but NOTL gateway project” a right in our judicial out his business? please give us a chance to and Derek Collins (“Real system. And as for Mr. Allen’s review the design without estate values have soared, Why would Mr. Collins comments on the pro- premature prejudices. so why does developer feel that an entrepreneur posed NOTL gateway, for Derek Insley deserve compensation?”). would have to explain a a picture that he admits NOTL Talk of the town Experts bring valuable insights to ‘traditional marriage’ sign controversy

Dear editor: riage’ sign,” addressing knowledgeable about the versation. I really appreciated Rich- some of the responses to the impact of language on This is greatly needed. So, ard Harley’s July 29 article, “Celebrating our traditional marginalized groups, you thanks again. “Is it hateful? Experts talk marriage” sign in Virgil. will hopefully bring new Kim Ort about ‘traditional mar- By interviewing people understanding to the con- NOTL Rainbow crosswalk, Pride debate is divisive

Dear editor: regard for the many others hate, while others do not allied to any visible minor- I am writing about your who may not agree with see it that way at all and do ity (another publication on coverage of a Virgil man’s this idea and by The Lake not regard it as a form of July 21 contained a clear “Celebrating our traditional Report in its ceaseless and intolerance but as a direct example of this). Neither marriage” sign (July 8) biased promotion of his response to the bias, agres- word is ever given a precise and your July 29 follow-up rights, without regard for siveness and suggestions of meaning. story, “Is it hateful? Ex- others. hatred as mentioned above. We have many different perts talk about ‘traditional The long-winded and Hate is often used by minority groups in this marriage’ sign.” often vague and unrelated certain groups as a weapon country, which can be con- This whole issue has comments on hate from to put those who may sidered a form of diversity become a matter of division your experts are of limited disagree with a viewpoint in itself. among the NOTL popula- value in this controversy. on the defensive, even when In turn a similar diver- tion, mainly through the They are presumably not hate does not exist. It is a sity can be found in each agressive and self-interest taxpaying residents of word often used, just as of these groups, although I efforts of Jordon Wiliams, NOTL, who form the the words inclusivity and doubt they have much inter- who seems to feel entitled majority opinion. This diversity are. est in the debate concern- to use public property by collective opinion is seen These words, it seems ing traditional marriage rainbow painting a cross- as being of greater local to me, are used when it or the attempt by some to walk and benches in a stunt importance than those of is seen as beneficial to a connect this to a form of to publicize his own stated the distant experts. group that, while profess- hate. agenda. To some people, the ing to be otherwise, sees Derek Collins This is done without Virgil sign may represent itself as exclusive and not NOTL Signs and freedom of expression in NOTL

Dear editor: The second involved a would have to be removed. Such is the price in In recent weeks there have sign in Virgil celebrating The breadth of the sign Niagara-on-the-Lake for been at least two articles in the couple’s heterosexual bylaw catches election-sized exercising your Charter- The Lake Report relating to marriage. signs erected in residential protected right to freedom the NOTL sign bylaw. In both articles Lord areas encouraging passing of expression. The first involved signs Mayor Betty Disero was motorists to “Please Slow Beware. Big Mother is in Chautauqua protesting quoted as indicating that the Down” – unless a fee of $80 watching you. Advertising inquiries? the parking problems on signs contravened the town’s is paid for a permit under Ron Fritz Email [email protected] the area’s narrow laneways. sign bylaw and that they the bylaw. Queenston or call Rob at 905.246.4671 Page 6 August 5, 2021 OPINION Youth advisory council had a busy year building committees

of our mental health and the NOTL Public Library wellness, especially with the to host a youth paint night new challenges of isolation, where participants learned physical distancing, stress how to paint a Van Gogh- and uncertainty presented inspired starry night. by the ongoing pandemic. In June, we collaborated One of our annual events, with over a dozen area busi- the Mental Health and nesses and establishments Wellness Conference for to put together 100 “You Grade 8 students from all Got This” bags for local area schools, was released youth and hosted a drive-by Janvi Ganatra on the youth council’s You- pickup at the NOTL Com- Special to The Lake Report Tube channel in May as a munity Centre. These free series of videos. bags, thanks to our donors, While following These videos were created were filled with fun trinkets COVID-19 regulations, in partnership with local and gifts to reach out to adjusting to bi-weekly NOTL’s Youth Advisory Council. SOURCED mental health professionals NOTL youth with the inten- virtual meetings and Dr. Ron Clavier and regis- tion of boosting spirits and pivoting our initiatives to Lauren Kruitbosch, the youth enjoyment; advocacy follow lockdown guidelines. tered dietitian Melissa Dun- promoting overall wellness. online formats, it has been town’s community engage- refers to local issues, includ- The announcement also lop. This year, our videos The youth council is a a busy year for the Lord ment co-ordinator, and adult ing environmental concerns; included suggestions for focused on topics address- great way to be actively Mayor’s youth advisory mentors Lord Mayor Betty and wellness promotes men- staying occupied and well ing mental health issues involved within the com- council. Disero, local business- tal, physical and emotional at home during the difficult facing young people during munity and connect with The council is a youth- woman Maria Mavridis, wellness among local youth. times of isolation. the pandemic. NOTL’s young people. led group striving to give Catherine Goerzen from As we wrap up this term Over the years, the youth Throughout spring, we If you are aged 13 to 18 a voice to the youth of the Rotary Club and NOTL and take a break for the sum- council has had the continu- hosted live virtual events and live in Niagara-on-the- Niagara-on-the-Lake and resident Amy Casey. mer, here are some of our ous support of NOTL’s Ro- via Zoom to foster commu- Lake, you can apply to join has been encouraging youth We have divided the accomplished projects and tary Club, with assistance in nity engagement and create the advisory council. Ap- involvement within the group into three subcom- initiatives from the past year. funding, resources and men- an opportunity to par- plications open in the early community since 2017. mittees, including outreach, In January, to stress the torship. In February 2021, ticipate in an event for pure fall each year. Follow @ Our group consists of my- advocacy and wellness, with importance of the stay-at- we partnered with Rotary to enjoyment. We organized lmyacnotl on Instagram for self and 14 driven members, five members and an adult home NOTL philosophy, we officially form an Interact two virtual trivia-style game the most recent updates.. each bringing their unique mentor on each. produced a COVID-19 Group, a community-based nights, one for youth and Janvi Ganatra was perspective, ideas and Outreach focuses on rais- public service announce- service club for youth. one for families, with fun 2020-21 chair of the Lord enthusiasm to our virtual ing community awareness ment outlining and encour- We all understand the prizes for our winners. Mayor’s youth advisory meetings. We also have and organizing events for aged young residents to importance of taking care We also partnered with council.

1593 Four Mile Creek Road P.O. Box 100, Virgil, ON. L0S 1T0 905-468-3266 www.notl.com NOTICE OF PROCUREMENT This Notice of Procurement is to advise potential Respondents that the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is conducting a procurement process as described below.

Procurement name: Request for Expressions of Interest for the use of the former Niagara-on-the-Lake Hospital site 176 Wellington Street

Procurement number 16

Bidding documents: Bidding documents are available online at https://notl.bidsandtenders.ca

Description of The Corporation of the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake procurement: is seeking expressions of interest from qualified Respondents who are interested in developing the former Niagara-on-the-Lake Hospital site located at 176 Wellington Street in Niagara-on-the-Lake. This 3.1-acre property offers a unique opportunity for development located in the core of the Town’s historic Old Town. The site is located in close proximity to the Town’s main commercial district and Shaw Festival theatre. Parks Canada, which is valued for its history and park-like features is also directly adjacent to the property. The historic setting of the property along the Niagara River is steps away from tourist attractions, shops, and iconic landmarks such as the Old Court House, Cenotaph, Simcoe Park, and The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake launched a new Queen’s Royal Park Gazebo and are some of the Did you know? compliance program on July 12, 2021, to streamline most easily recognizable structures in southwestern the enforcement of local rules and regulations for Ontario. Short Term Rentals. This opportunity presents a unique chance for Granicus Host Compliance, a third-party service that Respondents to develop a significantly sized lot in a specializes in helping local governments manage highly desirable area of Old Town. Short Term Rental compliance and enforcement, provides a 24/7 hotline and online system whereby Language(s) permitted English members of the public can easily report Short Term for Supplier responses: Rentals that may not be compliant with the Town's Short Term Rental By-law. Contact for more Questions related to this bid are to be submitted to information: the RFP contact (Victoria Steele, Executive Assistant & Communications Officer to the CAO & Lord Mayor) How to lodge Visit secure.hostcompliance.com/tips/type to fill through the Bidding System only, by clicking "Submit out an online complaint form or call 435-STR-HELP a Question" button for this specific bid opportunity at a complaint: (435-787-4357) (toll-free) or 289-210-7226 to speak https://notl.bidsandtenders.ca. directly to a Granicus operator. Questions and requests for clarification from the Visit notl.com/content/short-term-rentals for more information about Respondents are to be received by the Town by 2 Niagara-on-the-Lake's new Short Term Rental Compliance Program. p.m. on August 31, 2021. Page 7 August 5, 2021 NEWS Young NOTLers say getting vaccinated is the best way to resume normal life

Molly Bowron Special to The Lake Report

Six young Niagara-on- the-Lake residents who have received the shot agree that getting fully vaccinated is imperative to going back to normal and ending the COVID-19 pandemic. “I think that the vaccine is the only way to get life back to normal,” said Carrie Rob- inson, a 21-year-old student at Bishop’s University in Lennoxville, Que. Niagara Region’s pub- lic health department last week urged youth, especial- From left, top row: Annika Johnson, Carrie Robinson, Coner Newman. ly those 12 to 17, to get vac- Bottom row: Emilie Dubois, Josh Kuhn and Olivia Dubois. SUPPLIED cinated as soon as possible. To be ready for school in I know around my age are Working at Balzac’s following the rules, or re- September, students would vaccinated.” on King Street, Emilie specting other’s safety. need their first shot by Aug. Emilie said she thinks Dubois said she has en- It all comes down to 3, the region said. “it’s important that every- countered customers who people doing their part so Those who have their sec- one gets it. Well, everybody disagree with the vaccines life as we once knew it can ond dose by Aug. 24 would that’s eligible to get it and the protocols that are resume, she said. be fully vaccinated when should get it.” laid out to protect everyone. Josh Kuhn, 21, said he school begins Sept. 7, public Like many people in her Some people “don’t seem feels strongly about people health said. age group, Annika Johnson to be taking this pandemic getting the shot and follow- Having life back to pre- longs for the way life was as seriously,” she said, not- ing protocols. He has had pandemic norms is “basi- pre-pandemic. ing she has crossed paths both his shots. cally the only thing I care She acknowledged the with anti-maskers. “I do believe the vaccine is about,” said Robinson. COVID vaccines were de- In one incident at the essential for us to return back “Being able to see people veloped quickly, but said, “I NOTL coffee shop a “this to society and to function,” again and being able to go think that although it was lady and her son came the NOTL resident said. to school, in-person courses fast, it’s something that we in and they didn’t have The way Virgil’s Coner and getting everybody back can trust.” masks on. They asked if Newman sees it, getting to normal life.” The 21-year-old Chau- we minded serving them vaccinated is the best Sixteen-year-old Ol- tauqua resident is a nurs- without masks.” chance at having everyone ivia Dubois, who lives in ing student and said she “It’s not like they had a get back to our old routines. the Garrison Village area, has struggled with online medical condition. We even Newman, 21, has been is fully vaccinated, as is her schooling, wants things offered to give them masks vaccinated and said, “If you sister Emilie, 21. to go back to normal and and they just didn’t want to get it, you are playing a “I got the vaccine because trusts that medical profes- wear them.” part in things going back to it helps stop the spread,” sionals are doing the best She also is worried that normal, which is obviously Olivia said. “A lot of people they can. some people are no longer what people want.” NOTL cracks down on illegal rental homes

Evan Saunders of registered rentals. violations too Granicus. Local Journalism Initiative A report by Granicus in The complaints are The Lake Report March said there could be forwarded to the manager over 200 unlicensed rentals of the rental in question, The Town of Niagara- operating in the municipal- who then has 45 minutes to on-the-Lake has launched ity. respond or face fines, the a short-term rental compli- Granicus can put together town said in announcing the ance program, offering packages and reports re- new program. 24/7 support for complaints garding specific rentals with Fines will vary depending against licensed rentals in documents supplied by resi- on the nature of the com- town. dents and people registering plaint, Disero said. The program, admin- SOURCED complaints. This will help “It’s not going to replace istered by Granicus, a with pinpointing unlicensed our bylaw officers. It’s to company that specializes than the town’s accessed operators and bringing them help improve the qual- in monitoring rental units, information on advertising,” into compliance, according ity of service that we offer will also help the town Lord Mayor Betty Disero to Disero. through our bylaw depart- crack down on unlicensed said in an interview. The program lets people ment.” operators. The company can cross- call a hotline number or use See the town’s website for “(Granicus’) access to reference listed short-term an online system to report more details on the pro- information is much better rentals with the town’s list complaints about bylaw gram.

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Evan Saunders bridge will be for Niagara- Businesses along the Local Journalism Initiative bound traffic, with four construction path will be The Lake Report lanes on each bridge, affected and some will be ministry adviser Kimberly bought out by the prov- Long-planned construc- Truong told The Lake ince. All affected proper- tion of a twin span of Report in an email. ties have already been the Garden City Skyway The work will include contacted, Tremblay said. is tentatively due to begin maintenance to the The plan will go through in 2024, says the Ontario substructure and replace- several phases before con- Ministry of Transportation. ment of the concrete deck. struction begins. Prelimi- The new bridge, to The original steel girders nary design and planning be built north of the old will be retained, Truong have been completed and skyway, will affect roads said. the next step is the detailed and businesses in southern Niagara Stone Road, design phase. Niagara-on-the-Lake. Queenston Road, Taylor The project is up for ten- The existing skyway Road, Coon Road, Dieppe der and until a construc- will remain open during Road, York Road and the tion company has been construction but will be Welland Canal Parkway chosen the exact cost will closed for repairs after the Trail will need to be re- not be known, Tremblay The Garden City Skyway is getting an upgrade. EVAN SAUNDERS new one opens. aligned to “accommodate said. Once repairs are the new highway right-of- The skyway was com- today, according to a 1964 firm MMM Group Ltd. in Are you affected by the done, the new skyway way and bridge structure,” pleted in 1963 at a cost of article by the New York 2014 said the original sky- new skyway plan? Write us span will carry Toronto- said ministry spokesperson $20 million, about $180 Times. way would be in need of at [email protected] bound traffic while old Natasha Tremblay. million with inflation A report by engineering replacement by 2025. and let us know how.

Tanner won 3 Elaine Tanner reflects on Olympic stress of Canada’s 5 total medals Continued from Front Page “But we have to remember that really we started the in 1968 the media and public sport because we found joy criticism over the lack of a in doing it. We can’t lose Over the years, Olympic gold medal sent her into a that joy. We can’t lose that athletes keep pushing them- decades-long spiral of men- authenticity,” she added. selves to go faster, higher, tal anguish and PTSD. “Once we create a brand stronger. She was barely out of the for ourselves, we can get When Elaine Tanner pool in Mexico when the caught up in that brand- won silver in 1968 in the “Why did you lose?” ques- ing. You can actually lose 100-metre backstroke tions started. The fact the yourself in the branding of in Mexico City, her time entire Canadian Olympic it and you begin to think, of 1:06.70 was exactly one contingent in 1968 only won ‘Who am I really?’ You second faster than the gold two other medals didn’t can’t lose touch with your medallist’s swim four years seem to matter to many real self.” earlier in Tokyo. people. She urged parents to Tanner’s silver in the After three decades of avoid living vicariously 200-metre backstroke dealing with the aftermath through their children’s clocked in at 2:27.40. Ac- of not meeting a nation’s exploits, whatever they are. cording to the Olympic expectations, that she Rather, parents need statistics archive, that is the had “let everyone down,” to teach kids they are first time women competed Tanner welcomes the new far more than what they in the 200 backstroke. era of high-performance perform, “that there’s so This year in Tokyo, athletes speaking out about many chapters of our life, Canadian Kylie Masse took protecting their mental that swimming or track or silver in both those races, health. Former Olympian Elaine Tanner now lives in Niagara-on-the-Lake. SUPPLIED hockey or whatever it is swimming 57.72 in the 100 She credits organiza- that you want to do, it’s a and 2:05.42 in the 200. tions like Swim Canada for also has written about her One of the problems with that, and that you need to couple of chapters in your So, 53 years after Tanner’s preparing and educating post-Olympic struggles and seeing yourself solely as an build yourself up from the life. But it’s not your whole swims, times continue to athletes about how to handle successes on her websites, athlete or lawyer or artist, inside out.” story,” Tanner said. fall steadily. the pressures and expecta- Quest Beyond Gold and “or whatever you identify She said she was just chat- And when you fall short In Mexico City, Tanner tions. elainetanner.ca. with in life, is the danger ting the night before with or don’t succeed, “process and her teammates also “I’m so glad that these She speaks of the “hidden that you become one- fellow former Olympian and validate your feelings,” took bronze in the 4x100- girls like Simone and gifts” that came from all the dimensional. And that all Nancy Greene Raine about don’t ignore them, she metre freestyle relay. Their Naomi are saying now that adversity she faced. of your self-worth rises or how, despite progress, sport said. “It’s a lot like going time was about 10 seconds ‘My mental health is just as “If I hadn’t gone through falls on that performance,” still has a long way to go, through grief or loss.” behind the Olympic record important as my physical the struggles that I went she said. especially the Olympics, Because “it’s what you set by the Australians this health,’” she said. “Athletes through over the decades af- But humans are multi- “because it’s a different give. In the end, it’s not year. are just human beings and ter the Olympics, I wouldn’t dimensional and we must kind of monster.” what you take. If you can Her performances we always have our mo- be the person I am today. embrace that, she added. “The Olympics itself has become the best person in 1968 gave Canada’s ments of self-doubt.” I wouldn’t have the wis- “I built myself up from become so much bigger. It’s that you can be, and act “Mighty Mouse” three Tanner, now 70, has dom I have today. And the the outside in, but learning much more commercialized with kindness and compas- Olympic medals. The entire authored a children’s gratitude and the peace that about life and maturing and and you can get swept up sion, and learn about love, Canadian contingent, across book, “Monkey Guy and I have today, of just of who becoming wise is knowing in that current and you lose that’s really what life is all all sports, only won two the Cosmic Fairy,” and I’ve become.” that you’re far more than yourself,” Tanner noted. about.” other medals. 38987-Caldwell-Canada-Lake_Report_AD-10.4x15.4.qxp_38987-Caldwell-Canada-Lake_Report_AD-10.4x15.4 2021-08-04 8:19 AM Page 1

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Richard Harley “One of the local instruc- erne Monkland in Montreal The Lake Report tors in the culinary school even got a tattoo with the there was smoking up some name Anita on it. Food Day Canada is Arctic char from the Uni- “I had to call him like, growing across the country. versity of Guelph Research ‘Josh, Seriously, what’s go- On Saturday, Les Marmi- Station, and they’re making ing on here?’ And he’s like, tons Niagara, an exclusive a whole bunch of pizzas and ‘Yeah, I got this tattoo this men’s cooking group, held stuff.” morning for your mom so a celebration of food and The pizzas were made anytime I shake anybody’s things Canadian by prepar- from whatever was fresh at hand, and they look down ing a meal for about 35 the farmers’ market. and they see Anita written people. “They’ve built a great big across my wrist, I can tell The day started with Mar- oven down there as well him what she meant to me.’” mitons (which means cooks too. We sort of call it mom’s His mom mentored Crowe in French) picking fresh lo- home oven.” and helped connect him “to cal veggies from the garden From there he headed some great people,” Stewart of Ryan Crawford, owner of down to the Woo- said. Ruffino’s Pasta Bar & Grill ly Pub, near University of “Mom was always a great and BarBea. Also served Guelph, where his mother connector, and it was really up was Canadian lamb was a food laureate. They all about bringing people and chicken cooked over a were serving up a qui- together to celebrate the peach wood fire. noa with Lake Erie perch, bounty that we have here Mike Berlis, president of with some meats from Vale- in the north, and also study the Niagara chapter of Les riote Market & Butchery. and learn and research Marmitons, said it was an His last stop was in Ni- about what we actually have opportunity for the group to agara at Crawford’s farm for here,” he said. get creative with fresh local the Marmitons dinner. He “As Canadians, maybe ingredients. said the whole experience we’re humble, maybe “The whole idea of farm really showcased Canadian we’re really polite, but it to table has been promoted cuisine and the connection takes somebody outside of by most of the local chefs, of Canadian foods to the Canada to say, ‘You know and so we buy into that,” industry. what, that’s special.’ And Berlis said, noting the “It connects people to the mom was always great at bounty of fresh ingredients land and connects people pointing out all the special grown in Niagara. to the people who are on things that we have here.” That was the emphasis the land, providing so much The social media accounts behind Food Day Canada for us and that’s one of the for Food Day Canada have by founder Anita Stewart, (reasons) that we’re so lucky more than 50,000 follow- “plus the fact that, obvious- to be here in Canada,” Stew- ers, leading to “a mammoth ly, this year it meant more art said. engine of things happening because we haven’t been “It’s the connection back around us,” Stewart said. able to get together physi- to all the pieces of the “Twitter and Instagram cally for a year and a half,” chain of our food system is off the charts today and he said. ... and a lot of that is credit Facebook is just popping up Niagara-on-the-Lake resi- to the great people who are with all this stuff, and it’s dent Jeff Stewart, whose from the farm, all the way always other chefs saying, mother Anita started Food through to our chefs putting ‘Oh yeah I got this ingredi- Day Canada in 2009 (evolv- food on our tables.” ent over here’ — you know, ing from another event Really, Food Day Canada I had no idea that we’re called the World’s Largest is about realizing what we doing organic wasabi here Barbecue), was touring as Canadians have available in Vancouver Island in southern Ontario Saturday to us, he said. Canada. And it’s some of Les Marmitons Niagara spent the afternoon prepping fresh garden-inspired sides for a to stop in at as many Food “I’m so grateful to be here the best wasabi in the world. chicken and lamb dinner to celebrate Food Day Canada. The dinner party also took a Day events as he could in this part of the world en- And there’s all these little garden tour before sitting down for an outdoor meal. RICHARD HARLEY PHOTOS squeeze in. joying this, just being in the farms and farmers doing “It’s been a heck of a run moment with good friends really innovative things that the hot house industry here was more of a “free for all,” zucchini or those particular for the last week or so,” and good family and you we wouldn’t necessarily has just taken off,” he said. Berlis said, with Crawford plants and so on,” Berlis said Stewart, who has been know just soaking it up. The know about unless people “And kudos to them for guiding them on which said. celebrating and promoting only thing that would make were talking about it and being able to figure out how crops were prime and ready “I think the other part Food Day Canada more it better is if mom was here, amplifying their voices. we can have supplies of to be used. of the beauty of this area than ever this year in hon- but you know, she’s here in And that’s what Food Day things like cucumbers and He said the event was is that we have so many our of his mother, who died spirit.” Canada does.” peppers and tomatoes year- such a success, they’re options available, in all the in October 2020. Stewart’s three broth- Stewart sang the praises round — local, fresh — and considering making it an farms, fruit farms, veg- He started his day with a ers have been keeping her of Canadian food producers. some of the ingenuity of annual celebration of Food etable farms. The freshness farm breakfast at the Grand tradition alive and stronger “When you pick a tomato the Canadian food system. Day Canada. is completely different to River Agricultural Society than ever. One brother, Brad ripe in July or August off There’s some brilliant Typically, using local somebody who’s not as in Elora, where they brought Stewart, was also on a food the vine, and you taste that people doing some brilliant ingredients is important to fortunate to be in the area,” out harvesters and tractors journey in the Gatineau tomato, that’s not a Janu- work.” the Marmitons, he said. he added. to fly the Food Day Canada area, while his brothers ary tomato shipped in on The meal on Saturday “Even if it’s done in a “If you have to truck it flag. Mark and Paul were cel- a plane from Israel — no was different than a typi- more formalized setting in for five hours and then you From there he headed to ebrating in their own ways offense to Israeli tomatoes, cal Les Marmitons event, the kitchen we like to know get it the next day in a store, the Elora farmers’ market in Vancouver Island. they’re sometimes all you which usually sees mem- which butcher he’s using that’s very different to be- where there was a tribute to Another chef Stewart can get — but we’ve got bers follow a recipe and and why, and which farmer ing able to pick it and have his mother. knows, Josh Crowe of Tav- thriving industries now and menu by a chef. This time it he’s using for that particular it that particular day.” Page 11 August 5, 2021 NEWS NOTL artist fundraises for women’s programs

Jessica Maxwell donating $5,000 to Gillian’s The Lake Report Place women’s shelter and $2,000 to Moon Time Sis- Niagara-on-the-Lake ters, a program that helps artist Filomena Pisano is young women in northern donating about 10 per cent communities across Ontario of the proceeds from her and Saskatchewan access new art project to women’s menstrual products. initiatives. “‘Frida Number 3’ is a As part of the effort to reminder for all of us to fundraise and support her bless one another whenever art, the mixed media artist we can,” Pisano said. took her favourite painting The original artwork was from her entire collec- scanned and giclée printed tion, “Frida Number 3,” on archival paper. With the and printed a high-quality, process, ink is sprayed on to exclusive run of 250 pieces mimic the actual texture of to be sold for $250 each. the original painting rather “‘Frida’ was professional than a typical ink jet print- scanned. The technol- ing process. ogy is amazing,” Pisano Pisano then wax-sealed said. “Each mark is so them by hand to preserve vivid, full of colour, my them, provide texture and strokes are visible. I can making them look as much barely tell the print from like the original as possible. the original.” So far 20 of the limited- She was inspired by edition prints have been amous Mexican painter Fri- sold, some travelling as far da Kahlo and by many of as Alberta. her own life experiences. Anyone looking to pur- Pisano said it has been a chase a piece and support blessing for her to release the project can contact Pi- the pieces and once all of sano through her website at them are sold she will be www.pisano.art. Filomena Pisano stands over her limited edition prints with the wax she uses to preserve them. JESSICA MAXWELL Residents crowd NOTL Museum for annual treasure sale

Evan Saunders here and I’ve lived in vented the museum from ing the Tiny Museum ex- Local Journalism Initiative Niagara-on-the-Lake for 12 putting it to use until the hibit. The Lake Report years,” she said. treasure sale, she said. “It feels much more spa- “Shame on you,” volun- The trailer-mounted Tiny cious than it looks and they The Niagara-on-the-Lake teer Judy Thornton teased. Museum is a replica of can just change the theme Museum’s annual Trea- Showing up to purchase the museum and features to whatever. It’s amazing.” sure Sale and Pig Roast treasures wasn’t the only a rotating exhibit that the Exhibit designer Amana- fundraiser was a smashing way the museum received museum changes to cater to da Balyk said she drew success on Aug. 2, raising community support. the areas and events that it inspiration for the exhibits more than $4,600. Almost all the items on is taken to. in the Tiny Museum from People were lined up display had been donated The museum hopes to her work as a teacher. around the block before by NOTL residents, with a bring it out to schools, “I really asked myself the event started to support few pieces of the museum’s villages and events such as what I would want my their local museum and Droves of residents stand in line to get their chance to buy own collection out as well. Canada Day and the many students to know and what witness the unveiling of its books and treasures on Monday. EVAN SAUNDERS Kaufman emphasized the fruit festivals that (usu- would I want out of a long-awaited addition, the generosity of the donations. ally) take place across the museum. Then I consulted Tiny Museum. the support the commu- Sylvia Angelkotter said. “People might say, ‘Oh municipality. some teachers and planned “It certainly feels good to nity is giving us today. I “When I heard this was it’s a garage sale.’ It’s not a If they were doing an accordingly,” she said. be supporting the museum just wanted to officially happening I said, ‘Let’s garage sale, it’s a treasure event in St. Davids, for That careful planning and again,” NOTL resident Joe say thank you so much to go.’” sale. People donated some example, the inside would attention to education was Baxter said as she rifled everyone for coming out,” Not only was the sale really nice stuff,” she said. become an exhibit of the not missed by visitors. through the copious trea- she said. good for individuals to Items included historical village’s history, Kaufman “It’s an educational de- sures on display. “We’ve had tough times get out of the house and books, crystal glassware, said. vice that is so, so fun,” Dee “I keep picking stuff up through COVID-19 and it’s support the museum, it was silver cutlery and cups, The Tiny Museum’s latest Travette said. and I don’t know what to really heartwarming to see a benefit for a community jewelry, paintings and a exhibit is called “People of The museum is working get,” she said. the community come out long shuttered by pandemic myriad of knickknacks and Niagara” and includes an on a tiny exhibit featuring Assistant curator and and support us in this way.” restrictions, NOTL resident decorative pieces. array of displays featur- the history of the Canada educational programmer The isolation of the Chris Girard said. The unveiling of the Tiny ing Indigenous people in Games, which are sched- Shawna Butts said it was pandemic drew people out Girard got her hands on a Museum also went over Niagara, loyalist history uled for the Niagara region the busiest treasure sale the who have not visited the beautiful necklace that was smoothly. and the Syrian refugees next year, with sailing and museum has ever had. museum for a while. part of the jewelry display. “It’s our first time that who called NOTL home in tennis events in NOTL. Museum managing direc- “I hadn’t been here in so The allure of the treasure we’ve actually been able to the 2010s. “We’re working with tor Sarah Kaufman was long. I live in Niagara-on- sale was too much for her use it,” Kaufman said. “It’s amazing. Whoever Brock University and shocked at the turnout. the-Lake but I haven’t been to resist. It was completed in May built it is a master,” Sylvia Canada Games to develop “I am overwhelmed by to the museum in years,” “This is my first time 2020 but the pandemic pre- Captein said after examin- something,” Balyk said. Page 12 August 5, 2021 NEWS Ambiguity in reopening plan leaves wedding vendor confused Richard Harley ing to invite people like one The same problem trans- The Lake Report week out — which I guess lated into Step 3 opening we can’t even do, because guidelines. Anne Just wasn’t quite the venue needs to know She said the town hasn’t sure whether she’s allowed at least three weeks out for responded to her with a to have 100 people or 225 their numbers and their own clarification after seeking people attend her wedding planning. So we’re getting answers, but that the town events. down to the wire.” did acknowledge the events On one hand, Step 3 of She said a friend who is limit to one of her clients. the province’s reopening getting married Sept. 4 has While Just said she plan says social gatherings 260 people coming. doesn’t necessarily blame are capped at 100 people. Sutton said she also feels the town, she said she However, further into the for business owners like thinks the confusion is a document, it says outdoor Just, who are losing money result of so many changes gatherings for meeting and and could be getting a bad happening so fast. event spaces, as well as food rep as a result of the confu- “I think you are dealing or drink establishments with sion. with a body of staff that dance facilities, are per- “We had a long talk with is quite frankly not used mitted to have 75 per cent Alexander Woo and Amanda Sutton weren’t able to send invitations to more than 100 (Just) about how it hurts her to moving at this pace, capacity, or 5,000 people people due to confusion over outdoor event limits. RICHARD HARLEY too because, she can have whether it’s at the legislative (whichever is less). 100, that’s great, but if they level of Ontario, or munici- Just has been seeking or event space, includ- “It’s unfair because could have all of our friends can have 200 or 260, that pal,” she said. clarification from the Town ing a conference centre people have withheld, you and family there.” increases the money she can And while she sympa- of Niagara-on-the-Lake or convention centre’ (eg. can imagine, their invita- Adding to the frustration, make exponentially off food thizes with staff, she said on the issue since Ontario a facility zoned for such tions. They’re one month she said, is that NOTL is a and beverage obviously,” businesses need answers moved to Step 2 at the end use), capacity is limited to out, they’re three weeks out, known wedding destination. she said. “So anyone else quickly, especially when a of June. Those rules also 50 per cent indoor or 75 they’re two weeks out, in She said she suspects the who’s obeying the rules are six-month wedding season had contradictions that per cent outdoor. For 225 the hope that there is a for- town’s policies could impact getting hurt too.” has already been cut in half. made it difficult to under- people to be accommodated mal answer from the Town future business for wedding Just feels she may be in As of Monday, she said stand. indoor, the capacity would of Niagara-on-the-Lake that venue operators. the “minority” of similar she was stuck in a sort of She describes the issue need to be established at they can invite more family Sutton said she thinks businesses, some of which limbo, awaiting an official as a “quagmire” of poor 450. For 225 people to be and friends as they would wedding businesses should she suspects have been response. interpretations of ambigu- accommodated outdoor, wish to.” interpret the rules based on interpreting the rules dif- Other operators, she sus- ous legislation, which has the capacity would need It also has taken a toll the province’s guidelines, ferently and allowing 75 pects, are moving forward harmed the business and to be established at 300,” on wedding vendors them- rather than the municipal- per cent capacity without without waiting, creating clients of Kurtz Orchards Larmour said. selves, as they struggle to ity’s. double-checking. a further imbalance for Weddings on the Niagara However, Just said the catch up with an already “That would be great for But with the confusion, businesses who are trying Parkway. town originally told her that shortened season due to us, obviously as clients and Just said she wanted to to ensure they’re doing the The issue seems to have it was interpreting the re- lockdowns. getting to have the wedding make sure she was doing right thing. been cleared up as of Tues- opening legislature to mean Amanda Sutton, who is that we want,” she said, the right thing. “That is my impres- day after inquiries by The she can’t have more than set to have her wedding at but understands why Just During Step 2 of reopen- sion through some of our Lake Report – the town is 100 people. That’s when Kurtz Orchards on Sept. 25, might have been hesitant ing, she put similar ques- vendors that I might be in now allowing 75 per cent she pointed out that she is said the confusion has been if the town had a different tions to the town about the minority of asking for capacity. But Just said the technically an event space, a struggle for her and her interpretation. whether she was allowed official interpretation,” she town still hasn’t responded as the town requires her to partner Alexander Woo. “But then again, if the leg- 25 people or 25 per cent said. to her inquiries, though it get event permits. Faced already with the islation says 75 per cent ca- capacity. An email to Coun. But taking a risk on inter- did get back to some of her “For every wedding I pandemic, the couple has pacity and that’s the rules Wendy Cheropita provided pretation could come with clients. have, I’m required to have a pushed their wedding date Ontario has put in place, a different answer than the a hefty cost, she said, with In response to questions special event and occasion back three times. then it should apply across town’s official stance. large fines looming for busi- from The Lake Report, the permit. The irony of it,” Just “We specifically rebooked the board to everyone in Cheropita asked Vin- nesses that violate COVID town’s director of communi- said. to an outdoor venue, know- Ontario.” tage Inns how they were reopening protocols. ty development, Craig Lar- She said the confu- ing that rules for those ven- With the date of her wed- handling their weddings “There’s a significant mour, said Just is allowed to sion over the issue has ues were a little bit more ding approaching, she said and found they were al- punishment,” she said. “I operate her outdoor venue at caused problems for lenient than indoor venues,” she’s still only been able to lowing 25 per cent ca- think it was $100,000 for 75 per cent capacity. families looking to book said Sutton. “Basically, send out 100 invitations. pacity per the reopening the venue, $850 per person “If a social gathering weddings without knowing it’s just really frustrating, “It depends how much plan. However, the town for every person that wasn’t associated with a wedding how many people they can because if we were getting longer that we have to keep responded that Just was to supposed to be there. So, it is convened at ‘a meeting invite. married anywhere else, we waiting until it gets insult- cap events at 25. raised a big red flag.” Page 13 August 5, 2021 NEWS The last spikes: Vintage rail laid at old repair pit What month of the year has 28 days?

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Dock area resident Ron Simkus bangs in a railway spike at a new display to commemorate an old stop. EVAN SAUNDERS

Evan Saunders on the recently discovered move the heavy rail, it was After a few misses by Sim- Local Journalism Initiative engine repair pit. placed on top of the original kus with the sledgehammer, The Lake Report The rail, made in 1902 rail ties from the repair pit, Leuchin stepped in to help. and salvaged from a site which Simkus found on a “It’s been a long time since After several months in Pickering by PGM Rail neighbouring property during I did this,” Leuchin said. of talks with the Town Services Ltd., was rolled reconstruction. He missed the first swing of Niagara-on-the-Lake, an in on a tractor-trailer. It is Nick Leuchin, PGM’s but the second one drove the authentic railroad track has the first authentic rail track manager of construction, and spike straight into the ground. now been installed on the installed in town since the transport driver Dan Sherk Onlookers stood back and former engine repair pit along railroad was decommis- did most of the work on be- applauded while the spikes Turntable Way. sioned in the 1950s. half of PGM – free of charge. were hammered in. “I’m speechless. Words The 900-plus pound, “I feel like we’re working Now that the rail is in- fail me,” Ron Simkus said 40-foot rail had to be moved for the government, eight stalled, Simkus hopes to have as the lakefront project using a forklift and carefully people watching and two an informative plaque erected he worked on concluded. placed by PGM’s profession- guys working,” Simkus nearby to educate passersby Simkus has been push- als for installation. joked while the pros on NOTL’s history as a once- ing to install a vintage rail Using specialized tools to handled the rail. mighty railway centre.

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An old Niagara power plant has been given a new surge of life. The Niagara Parks Com- mission unveiled its newest tourist attraction last week with the opening of the Niagara Parks Power Sta- tion on the Niagara Parkway not far from the Horse- shoe Falls. “We’re proud and excited today. It’s been a real team effort to get to this and everybody who’s here today contributed in some way,” Niagara Parks chief execu- Left: The power station extends 180 feet underground as shown in this model. Niagara Parks hopes to open the underground portion of the facility next year. tive officer David Adames Right: Sandie Bellows, Karl Dockstader, Jim Bradley, Lisa MacLeod and others celebrate the opening of the Niagara Parks Power Station. EVAN SAUNDERS told The Lake Report on opening day. ment (was) when you were that $25 million sooner than feet below ground. The Karl Dockstader, execu- now, 1,000 years from now The power plant, which done with these power we think,” said Lisa Ma- commission is hoping to tive director of the Niagara and 5,000 years from now formerly operated as the plants, they had to go.” cLeod, Ontario’s minister of open the underground por- Regional Native Centre, these words are still spoken Canadian Niagara Power That makes the new heritage, sports, tourism and tion of the power plant to gave a traditional speech on these territories,” Dock- generating station, was attraction one of the only culture. tourism next year, Hill said. called “The Words That stader said. originally opened in 1905 historical power plants open The inside of the sta- Although opening day Come Before All Else,” also He kept the ceremony and functioned until 2006, to tourists on either side of tion has been polished and was last Wednesday, in- known as the Thanksgiv- grounded in appreciation when it was closed and the border. cleaned up to reflect its vited guests weren’t the first ing Address, in Oneida, for the natural beauty and gifted to Niagara Parks. “Americans are jealous working condition and the people to get a view of the a Haudenosaunee dialect potential of the Niagara Niagara Parks superin- about everything and this is giant turbines and control refurbished plant. spoken by fewer than 200 region. tendent of heritage Jim Hill just one more thing,” Hill panels have been turned “Two former employees people in Canada. “We’re right on top of said they didn’t know what laughed. into interactive learning sta- were in here the other day The speech, passed down 20 per cent of the world’s to do with it at first. The project was enabled tions for visitors. getting a sneak peak. I think through recitation for hun- freshwater and it doesn’t “Nobody else wanted it at by a $25 million loan from Visitors can stroll through they worked here for over dreds of years, gave thanks matter how much money we the time,” he said. the provincial govern- and marvel at the magni- 40 years,” Hill said. to the land, trees and waters brought today, how much But it wasn’t long before ment which Niagara Parks tude of the structure and its “By the end of their tour of Niagara that Indigenous material we’ve accumulated the commission realized it has promised to pay back parts while learning about they had tears in their eyes Peoples have called home in our lives – it matters had something unique to within a decade. how a hydro power station they were so happy to see for 12,000 years. that we have this collective both sides of the Niagara “Judging by the Doors functions. the place shining again.” “By doing acts like invit- resource.” River, thanks to some old Open campaign that was The massive building The ribbon cutting ceremo- ing me here today to offer The station opened for American policies. here before (opening day) it isn’t even 20 per cent of the ny started off with speeches these words of thanksgiv- visitors on July 30 with a “What the Americans did will be sold out in no time. I actual structure. The power from Adames, chair Sandie ing we’re doing our part to regular admission price of with their original agree- bet you’ll even pay me back plant descends nearly 180 Bellows and MacLeod. ensure that 500 years from $20. New exhibitions for reopening of RiverBrink

Colin Brezicki overlooking the Niagara A complementary exhibi- her #hopeandhealing initia- Special to The Lake Report River. tion curated by Antoncic is tive. Other installations can “Power,” an audio and “The River,” drawn from be viewed at the Pumphouse RiverBrink Art Museum in video installation by St. Samuel Weir’s collection. in NOTL, Ball’s Falls and Queenston has reopened after Catharines artist Elizabeth The paintings, prints and Grimsby Art Gallery. a long COVID closure, and Chitty, is now open. The drawings illustrate the Inside the art museum are director/curator Debra Anton- exhibit’s theme portrayed transition from the early also paintings by members cic and her staff are delighted simultaneously on three pastoral countryside to the of the Group of Seven, a to welcome back members screens is reconciliation: beginnings of the Industrial selection of “Botanicals” and non-members alike. three women representing age. and recent acquisitions. The However, masks are Loyalist and Indigenous Antoncic also has curated museum gift shop features mandatory and admission personae walk against a from the permanent col- many new items, paintings, numbers are limited. backdrop of the Niagara lection an exhibition of jewelry, and books by local Sara Morris was recent- River’s hydro power that Georgian-Era portraits by artists and authors. ly appointed office adminis- drove industry at great cost European artists that ex- To learn more about the trator and Morgan Chin-Yee to the river and natural set- press class and status within exhibitions, activities, the is the new curatorial and ting. “Sound moves through settler elites in British North “Adopt-an-Artist” fundrais- programming assistant. space of spoken excerpts America following the er and membership options, Both new employees are ex- from historical documents, conquest. visit the website at www. cited to be welcoming visi- the women’s voices and On the grounds at Riv- riverbrink.org. tors to share the museum’s soundscape of the river erBrink, artist Tracey-Mae Colin Brezicki is a most recent exhibitions and above and below the water’s Chambers has created a member and volunteer at RiverBrink Art Museum. FILE PHOTO enjoy the attractive gardens surface.” string installation as part of RiverBrink.

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Jessica Maxwell part of this basin,” Mor- The Lake Report genstern said. “And another stop talks about the ice ages, Though PondView Estate explaining more how all of Winery has a new name, this area was shaped.” the winery’s connection to The guided tour with its past is stronger than ever samples is like some other before. wine tour experiences in Bella Terra wines have the region, but the subject been a flagship for the win- matter and delivery is an ery since opening its doors innovative step for Bella in 2010, but the ongoing Terra. success and expansion of The guide will take the wines inspired owner you through the vineyards, Luciano (Lou) Puglisi to stopping at plaques that rename the operation. explain the historical and “Bella Terra pays homage geographical significance of to our family history, our the land and people behind Italian roots, our grape- the vineyard. growing roots,” Puglisi said “But then, after you relax in an interview. with another glass of wine Grape-growing is a 45- or some charcuterie, you year tradition in the Puglisi can get up, walk around family, with three genera- again and watch the videos tions producing grapes from Lou Puglisi grew up on the same farm on which the winery stands today. JESSICA MAXWELL along the tour,” Morgen- Italy to Canada. stern said. Lou’s parents Giuseppe Changing the name to celebrate his family roots the Puglisi family’s history “It’s not about teaching Puglisi added, “It is and Concetta immigrated Bella Terra Vineyards is a and “the connection be- has such an impact on the people how to make wine, important to me to let our to Canada in the 1970s and way to pay homage to his tween earth and sun that are wines being produced. but it’s about the Niagara guests know that our wines while on a trip to Niagara parents and go back to his the foundation of excellent Visitors can expect a walk region as a whole, explain- start right here in our own Falls, discovered the farm- roots, Puglisi said. grape farming,” Bella Terra through the vineyards while ing why we can grow vineyards in one of the most lands of Niagara-on-the- “It gives me great joy and said in a news release. sipping wine. But they will grapes here,” said Marcel exciting and still develop- Lake. pride to be able to express The vineyard has also also be travelling back in Morgenstern, Bella Terra’s ing, growing regions of the The Puglisis decided to that in our wines and in our prepared a new wine time with written expla- sales director. world.” acquire a piece of NOTL’s business.” experience, with a strong nations and QR codes to One portion of the tour People hoping to learn “beautiful land,” or Bella The design of the new educational component, to scan with a cellphone that looks back to, “450 million more about the history of Terra in Italian, and con- Bella Terra label is a simpli- share the Bella Terra story link the viewer to a video years ago, when all of this Bella Terra and the wines tinue a family tradition of fied version of a Sicilian tile and help visitors understand further explaining each stop land was submerged in a it produces can book their growing grapes and tender with the sun at its centre. why the natural history, marked with a plaque along subtropical ocean and the guided tour online at bel- fruits. It is a way for Puglisi to geography of the region and the tour path. escarpment was the highest laterravineyards.ca. New heritage trail proving popular walking destination

Evan Saunders may “light a fire under me.” were addressed but felt the It rained on the parade Local Journalism Initiative Residents complained to trail was now usable for a but that didn’t seem to The Lake Report the town last spring that wider range of individuals. dampen anyone’s spirits. workers had been liberal “I think it’s made the trail “It keeps things moving,” The latest addition to the in their cutting of branches more inclusive for people. Disero joked. revamped Upper Canada and bushes. They worried For quite a while it was She said she was also Heritage Trail opened last the new trail would infringe mostly just locals walk- worried about cutting down week with an entrance on upon the privacy they’ve ing through it and it wasn’t trees to create the trail. Charlotte Street in Niagara- enjoyed in their backyards. good for people in wheel- “My concern at the begin- on-the-Lake. “The fear was they were chairs or anything like ning was the removal of the Families say they’ve been going to make it like the that,” he said. forested area. But staff were enjoying the well-mani- lower part of the trail and “It’s better for everyone able to talk with residents cured trail and neighbours clear a huge part of it,” now.” and determined that no trees feel their concerns about Charlotte Street resident As to the cutting that was would be removed that were clear-cutting were ad- Marlene McCarthy and grandchildren Connor and Kaylee John Sitch said. done, Recourt knows nature healthy trees,” she said. dressed. McCarthy enjoy a walk along the Upper Canada Heritage “But they were a bit more always finds a way. “It’ll fill “At the end of the day Marlene McCarthy was Trail with friend Linda Andres. EVAN SAUNDERS sensitive than that.” itself in,” he said. it was a great exercise in out for a walk on the trail Sitch’s neighbour Don Re- The cutting also made the working together and I am with her grandchildren seven eight squirrels,” he while out for a walk with court had the same worries. trail safer for his dog, very, very proud of every- Kaylee, 5, and Connor, 3, as said rapid fire as his grand- husband Bob. “We were a little bit con- “It was overgrown. We one that was involved in the well as her friend Linda mother laughed. Ellen expressed her cerned that we would lose were worried about ticks project.” Andres. The quartet were far from gratitude for some of the our personal coverage from and what not,” he said. There are several phases “This is great, they’ve the only people enjoying the recreational additions the the trees,” said Recourt. The trail was officially of the trail left to be com- done an excellent job,” trail on Saturday morning. town has made in recent Those fears were allayed opened on July 27 with a pleted. It now ends at East Andres said. “It’s beautiful compared years, saying she is particu- once the finished product ribbon cutting ceremony by and West Line with the Connor was particularly to what it was. Amazing, larly fond of the Voices of was presented. Lord Mayor Betty Disero, town planning to extend it excited about all the squir- a really lovely addition to Freedom Park. “It’s great,” he said. Niagara Fall’s MPP Wayne all the way to York Road, rels he saw. Niagara,” Johnson Street Bob’s not a big walker He wasn’t just satisfied Gates and federal MP Tony once the funding is in place, “One, two, three, six, resident Ellen Smith said himself but said the new trail that neighbours concerns Baldinelli. Disero said. Page 16 August 5, 2021 BUSINESS Kraun Electric co-owner started at the bottom

Bernard Lansbergen since 1996, when John ous employment positions, carry on that same warmth Special to The Lake Report Krause decided he wanted until he finally became and welcoming atmosphere to start a business with his part of Kraun Electric’s where people feel cared for Aaron Jones’s career is children. leadership. and connected, as if they a classic tale of how hard Says his daugh- When John Krause retired are family.” work and always striving to ter, Braun: “We were always in 2018, Jones decided he But Jones says he doesn’t be the best can take you to a close-knit family and we wanted to take over the expect his children to follow the top. always did tons together, so company but he didn’t want in his footsteps. The Niagara-on-the- this seemed like a natural to do it alone, so he ap- “That’s not my plan. The Lake resident, who started fit and that’s really how it proached Kelly. company has really gone literally at the bottom, is started.” ”I said, ‘I’m going to beyond a family business now a co-owner of one of Jones was friends with her make an offer to your dad type of thing. They’ll prob- Niagara’s largest electrical brother, Kevin Krause, and to buy out the business but ably choose their own path. companies, Kraun Electric. Kelly Braun and Aaron Jones. BERNARD LANSBERGEN that’s how he landed the job. I think you’re going to want My ambitions for how I The multi-million- “Even in the beginning to stay here,’” recalls Jones. will exit the company one dollar firm is celebrat- to transform and to listen Throughout the years there was certainly no free He and Braun get along well day are not hinging on my ing its 25th anniversary that has made the company Jones kept finding himself ride or ticket and I had to and, he says, “If it wasn’t for kids taking it over, by any this year with a new jolt successful for so long. in leadership roles as he prove myself many times to that I don’t think this would means.” of energy, overhauling the “The company is always became the president of John (Krause),” says Jones. have worked.” Together, the two busi- company’s look, logo and expanding and we’re always his youth church group and “As an apprentice, I They bought out Braun’s ness partners have different mission statement. open to new ideas, and that quickly moved up in the remember once going to father and brother and perspectives to offer the Jones, 39, started at gives people the chance to ranks of his student job at John and saying, ‘John, I now they’re in it “equally company. Kraun as a labourer in 2003 thrive.” a movie theatre. want you to do a review of together.” “I started as just an em- and bought half the com- Jones, who was born and “Whatever I do, I want my work.’ And there was “There isn’t one family ployee and so I’ve kind of pany three years ago with raised in St. Catharines, to be the best at it as I can no such thing as a formal that owns this more and I’m seen both sides of it. I know Kelly Braun, the daughter of says he never saw himself be,” says Jones. “I’m a fairly review at the time.” just tagging along. It forces what it’s like to just be an the firm’s founder. as a leader growing up. competitive person but “A week or two later he us to really work hard at employee and I also now “I’m always aiming “I thought I was going never to the detriment of called me back into his staying in alignment,” he know what it’s like to own higher,” says Jones. “If I can to go into science of some others. It was always about office and said, ‘I’m glad says. and run the business,” says go to bed completely tired sort. I was fairly timid, I being in competition with you asked me to do that, be- While Kraun Electric is Jones. and exhausted mentally and didn’t think of myself as a myself.” cause I went and talked to no longer just a family busi- But that shift also means physically from pushing leader, but (in Grade 9) one After high school Jones all the foremen and I have ness, Jones and Braun want he made lots of friends in myself, that’s a good day.” of my teachers picked me completed an electrical some amazing feedback for to carry on that legacy into different departments – and The company invested a and one other person to get program at Niagara Col- you and this is a really good the future. now he’s one of the bosses. six-figure sum in revamping sent to a leadership camp.” lege and started a job as a process.’” “We’ve just tried to “It was an adjustment for the overall look of the com- He thought, “That’s neat, labourer at Kraun. Jones worked his way up welcome people in our me,” admits Jones, “because pany and Jones thinks it’s I didn’t even think this was To that point Kraun had through the company, just family,” says Braun. “And I had to learn to make sure Kraun Electric’s willingness going on.” been a St. Catharines staple like he had at his previ- now Aaron and I try to to put the company first.”

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Page 18 August 5, 2021 SPORTS & LEISURE Hot putters rule during Rotary Club has open spots NOTL women’s competition for Aug. 24 golf tournament

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A putting contest dur- Those darn Rotarians are ing the 18 hole women’s at it again. league’s regular Tuesday The Rotary Club of game brought out the best Niagara-on-the-Lake is in some of the players at the well-known for its long his- NOTL Golf Club this week. tory of community service. FILE PHOTO Four women tallied just If you’ve attended the 13 putts in their first nine Canada Day pancake break- atmosphere and helps to “with wonderful prizes, holes – two putts per hole is fast and barbecue in Simcoe raise money for our causes, and with our fun day, which considered normal. Park, the icewine martini which have been hard hit by includes a generous lunch The hot putters were Judy party, or the holiday house the pandemic over the last snack box, a prime rib din- Mantle, Carroll Baker, Kim May Chang. FILE/KEVIN MACLEAN tour, you’ve played part in year and a half.” ner and a Taste of Niagara Hrycko and May Chang. the club’s ongoing com- The event will be held at gift bag for each partici- Chang had a stellar day Carole Matheson led Yamamoto, Rai Lauge and mitment to help local and Beechwood Golf and Social pant,” he said., on the links, taking second the 9 hole women’s league Steven Levy. international causes House on Aug. 24. Players For those of you wonder- in low gross with an 89 with a net 32. Other win- Reigning club cham- The group has come up are still welcome and en- ing about which causes the and winning low net hon- ners were Linda Williams pion James Grigjanis-Meu- with a new slant on things couraged. The cost is $175 Rotarians are contributing to ours (67). (34), Charlotte Kainola (35), sel continued his dominance for 2021 – a Rotary Club of and Kudlats said people from this event, The Niaga- Lisa Allen and reigning and Margot Hickson and of the league, shooting a Niagara-on-the-Lake golf will experience a first-rate ra Nursery School expansion women’s club champ Yolan- Maureen Taylor with net 36. 1-under 35. tournament event with tons of fine program will be the NOTL da Henry won low gross Men’s results: Norm Kerr Net skins winner Johnson “This idea came together prizes and memorable beneficiary of the event. (89), followed by Chang, was the runaway winner Hu (#2) and Doug Dineley out of a need to bolster our activities. On the international side, Michele Darling (90) and during men’s league compe- (#8) had a great payday, col- fundraising activities in a “We will have a putting tournament proceeds will senior women’s champ tition on July 29. lecting $200 each. way that is healthy and user- contest for beautiful wines go to the Nia Project, a non- Ginny Green (91). He accumulated 24 Gross skins of $33 each friendly,” said Howard Kud- supplied by Strewn and profit creating 3D prosthetic Second low net was points under the modified went to Tutton (#3), Kurt lats, one of the organizers. Pondview wineries, a totally limbs for children in Sri Margot Richardson (70), Stableford scoring system, Hamm (#5), Michael “We were unable to hold interesting and unique long Lanka. followed by Gayle Tan- three points ahead of Greg Eagen (#7) and Grigjanis- our holiday house tour last drive contest, and a hole- Players can continue to ner and Lisa Allen (71), Keldson. Meusel (#9) for recording year and our icewine martini in-one super prize to our register online at www. and Barbara Ahluwalia Six players tied for third birdies. party has been cancelled for first hole-in one-player, a Niagaraonthelakerotary- (72). Christine Earl bird- with 20 points each: War- Closest to the pin winners this September. Our tour- gorgeous BMW supplied by club.ca or call Kudlats at ied #11 and Marg Ketcheson ren Tutton, Nino Ferran- were Tutton (#4) and Sean nament is out in the fresh Performance Auto Group.” 905-708-8579 for more had a chip-in. telli, Ralph Rickard, Robert Simpson (#9). air, promotes a congenial Sponsors have helped out information. Try Advanced Hearing Aid Technology

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Niagara College wins double gold for Sauvignon Blanc at national competition

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Niagara College has a new reason to boast about its wines, after taking home a double gold for its 2019 Balance Sauvignon Blanc at the All Canadian Wine Championships. Created by college wine- maker Gavin Robertson and students in the winery and viticulture program, the white wine was up against 1,365 vintages from 217 Canadian wineries. It’s the first double gold for a Niagara College Sauvi- gnon Blanc. The college also took home gold for its 2019 Bal- ance Muscat, a silver for the 2019 Dean’s List Savant red icewine and a silver for its Gavin Robertson with Niagara College’s winners. SUPPLIED 2018 Balance Gamay Noir. The winning wines aren’t I’m finally getting my head sistently show the calibre produced every year, which wrapped around certain of the teaching staff and makes the results par- grapes,” said Robertson, the talent of its students,” ticularly notable, Robertson who graduated from the said Bev Carnahan, director said. The Balance Gamay college’s wine program in of the All Canadian Wine Noir is the second Gamay 2011. Championships. vintage produced by the This isn’t the first year the “Year to year, the college program. college has brought home comes away with a fistful of “That’s satisfying. I’ve accolades for its wine. medals and on occasion, a been the winemaker here “The competition results trophy. Their Balance Brut since 2014 and I feel like from Niagara College con- is not to be missed.” Barrel THIS Head WEEKEND DINE IN THURSDAY FRIDAY 11:30AM - 9PM SPECIALS SATURDAY PIZZA SUNDAY 11:30AM - 6PM ////// WINE&SUNSHINE

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cent of us kiss in a nonro- and of humour appear in mantic-sexual way. his work. By the time of his On romantic-sexual kisses death in Brussels in 1967, Europe is 70 per cent, Asia he had achieved a great 73, Oceania 44 and the influence on Pop art and Mystery of ‘The Lovers II’ Middle East 100. But ro- advertising. mantic kissing is not “on” in The man in the bowler Penny-Lynn Cookson submissively for the kiss. Central America and is not hat, the pipe, the floating Special to The Lake Report They are well-dressed, the norm in Africa at 13 per apple or rock in the room the man in a dark business cent or South America at 19 remain familiar images that A naughty friend with a suit, white shirt and tie, per cent. continue to perplex and twinkle in his eye recently the woman in a red dress Kissing is a very strange delight. asked, with regard to this with white piping. Are the thing to some. But how On whether his continual column, “When are you go- colours significant? Blue for to kiss? Lips? Noses? obscuring of the faces of his ing to do erotica?” calm, white for purity, red Tongue? A peck on the subjects was due to the trau- I laughed, believing that for passion, black for death? René Magritte, “The Lovers II,” 1928, oil on canvas, cheek? The air kiss? One ma of his mother’s death by the family-friendly pages The only bare skin is the Museum of Modern Art, New York. SOURCED cheek, two cheeks, three suicide, Magritte disagreed of The Lake Report might woman’s upper arm and cheeks, even four? Or and stated that his “visible not be suitable for such a in its foreground position and there is something in ling Errol Flynn evolved to the always swoon-worthy images conceal nothing … probing subject. But then to the viewer, it becomes this image that suggests the the thwarted mature love respectful kiss on the hand? they evoke mystery and, the idea of erotica in its strangely suggestive, evoca- tentative hesitancy, a desire of Humphrey Bogart and Or sadly, no kisses at all indeed, when one sees one mysterious ways, the sensu- tive, waiting to be touched, for an elusive intimacy, Ingrid Bergman in “Casa- during COVID? of my pictures, one asks ous and subtle, as opposed a reminder of that momen- the unknown of what lies blanca” and on to the young, And so, back to Magritte. oneself this simple question, to aggressive and blatant, tary flick of a woman’s ahead, so reflective of our passionate, windswept What were his inten- ‘What does it mean?’ It does captured my imagination ankle usually hidden under own time. kisses of the doomed lovers tions? What should we take not mean anything, because and into my mind slid René long skirts that sent men Kissing is memorable in of ‘“Titanic.” away from this strange mystery means nothing Magritte’s masked lovers. into a tizzy at the end of the our western art icons of Ro- However, there are things masked kiss? Frustrated either. It is unknowable.” What is there to see? In 19th century. din’s sculpture of embracing we should know. Kiss- desire? Fabric acting as pre- Penny-Lynn Cookson front of two primary The 1920s were the lovers and Gustave Klimt’s ing helps us choose our vention to passion? Intimacy is an art historian who painted walls of blue and liberation era of the smok- lovers bedazzled by desire mates. The swapping denied? Or a subtle ques- taught at the University of red, cool and warm, the lov- ing hot, cropped hair in golden garments. Hol- smooch uses 146 muscles tion as to whether we ever Toronto for ten years. She ers kiss through white cloth “flappers” waving ciga- lywood kisses were seared and introduces 80 million can know the true nature of was also head of extension tightly wrapped across their rette holders in their short into our romantic dreams, new bacteria. Gross to some. those we love? services at the Art Gallery faces but falling into loose sleeveless dresses as they changing with generations According to a recent René Magritte was born of Toronto. See her lec- folds around their necks to danced the Charleston with in movie houses now altered Washington Post article in Belgium in 1898 and be- tures on “Landscape and the backs of their heads. abandon while ushering in by at home streaming, on a University of Nevada came a leading exponent of Memory’”on Zoom at the The man is dominant, lean- new values. All this was Netflix and porn. study of kissing, in North Surrealism. Juxtapositions Pumphouse Arts Centre, ing forward slightly as the soon to come to a crashing The smouldering Rudolf America 55 per cent of us of the ordinary, the strange, Aug. 4 to 25. Registration woman tilts her head up end with the decade ahead Valentino and swashbuck- romantic-sexual kiss, 45 per the erotic, the ambiguous is free. Dr. Brown: Pandemic virus keeps upping the ante with variants

Dr. William Brown up international travel, Delta variant, is often much oNTech and Moderna have ral what has become a highly The Lake Report sporting events, restau- higher compared to cases taken steps to update their transmissible virus, rivaling rants and other highly social carrying the Alpha variant. vaccines to include protec- chickenpox which for those At the most basic level, activities in the United Of course, no vaccine is tion against the Alpha, Delta of us who remember, was this pandemic has always States, U.K. and Europe perfect. Breakthrough infec- and other known variants, as very easy to pass on. been about a battle between and the disconnect between tions were always a pos- possible booster shots should Our concern should be hordes of mutating viruses those pressures and what’s sibility in fully vaccinated they be required. variants we don’t yet know and billions of human hosts, happening in Japan, Austra- cases long before the Delta That’s the kind of forward about. Remember, evolu- with no clear victor or end lia, almost all of Africa, the variant emerged. But in a thinking we need because, tion is opportunistic and in as yet in sight. chaos in the “red” states and recent study of the largest as with known variants, the case of SARS-CoV-2, This fight is similar to winning, what with the beyond, south of the border health care facility in Israel, new ones may spring up quick to exploit weaknesses other battles, such as those widespread availability of and the recent severe out- breakthrough infections without much notice and as in public health measures, between mutating cancer effective vaccines and vac- break in China sparked by were observed in a small was the case for the Alpha including our behaviour, cells and oncological tools cination programs, espe- a single flight from Russia, group of fully vaccinated and Delta variants, each of vaccines and our immune such chemotherapy and cially in the western world. which led to lockdowns in health care workers. which became the dominant systems. novel immunotherapies As of July 31 in Ontario, several major Chinese cities Fortunately, most of those variant within a few weeks, Most worrisome of all or in the case of bacterial 70.2 per cent of adults were – all apparently related to who tested positive were especially when countries would be breakthrough infections, between the bac- fully vaccinated and 81.3 the Delta variant. asymptomatic. However, in open up their borders. The infections that go beyond teria and antibiotics. per cent had received one The Delta variant is a hint a small number of cases, in- recent outbreak in China is common cold symptoms to In each example, whether shot. Those are impres- of possible variants to come. fection was associated with a lesson to be heeded. involve the lower respira- viruses, cancer cells or bac- sive numbers and quite an This variant is much easier cold-like symptoms and in If anyone needs remind- tory tract and beyond. teria, left alone to multiply, achievement – well ahead to catch and pass on com- some instances, the develop- ing, surely the surging That would be a nightmare continuing mutations may of current numbers in pared to the Alpha variant, ment of long COVID symp- numbers of cases in so revisited in long-term care stumble on solutions to ther- the United States, mostly which was itself much more toms. That’s worrisome and many countries around the facilities and beyond. apies or the host’s defences. because vaccine reluctance transmissible compared to perhaps why Israel intends world makes the point. This The evidence is worri- They all illustrate the power or refusal poses less of a the original virus. to offer a third shot to those is a worldwide problem and some and as we’ve learned of evolution on the fast track challenge in Ontario and The fact that even fleeting 60 years of age and over cannot be solved without in this pandemic, evidence in which emerging, random the province hasn’t fully contacts are sufficient to as a caution. That’s a wise looking after our brothers counts. mutations coupled with opened up the way many pass on this variant is con- decision and will likely lead and sisters everywhere, not Dr. William Brown is a natural selection, compete U.S. states have. sistent with the observation to extending the booster to just protecting those within professor of neurology at against defences to dictate However, this is no time that the viral load carried by younger Israelis. our borders. McMaster University and the outcome. for a victory lap in Ontario asymptomatic unvaccinated We also know that some of Sharing vaccines with hot co-founder of the Infohealth Until a few months ago, or anywhere else. Look at people and even some fully the major vaccine manu- spots elsewhere in the world series at the Niagara-on- it looked as if we were the rush these days to open vaccinated cases with the facturers such as Pfizer Bi- helps us as well as them cor- the-Lake Public Library. 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Sometimes stubborn can be good

Bill Auchterlonie are the same: who am I, really? Special to The Lake Report What makes me different from others? What’s my place in the This week we see Uranus world? You may not have all square to the sun on Friday, the answers yet, but make an Aug. 6, and a new moon in Leo effort and stay with the tension. on Sunday the 8th. Sometimes the things that we Thursday, Aug. 5: Oodles have the greatest resistance of energy and an energetic toward can lead to our greatest surprise are two themes for breakthroughs. today. It was Aug. 5, 1583, when It is also the start of a new Evans candy shop explorer Humphrey Gilbert lunar month, a time to make a landed at Newfoundland and list of things we want to accom- claimed it for the British Crown. plish in the next 28 ½ days. Even Here’s a photograph, c.1900, of the Evans Ice Cream and Candy Store. The people at the front are most This was the start of the British if only a few steps toward full likely, from left, Mrs. Clara Parker, Lillian (Parker) Greaves and Mrs. Mathews. The Mathews family Empire. accomplishment are possible, ran the candy store in this timber-framed 1860s building for several years. Mr. Evans was very popular Friday, Aug. 6: The sun in Leo it is wise to list these things too. with the town’s children, who likely ran there each time they could find a penny to spend. He earned the is square to Uranus in Taurus. He is one of Canada’s great- nickname “Candy” Evans. In the 1980s, the building became part of the Prince of Wales complex, a well- This could bring a surprise est goalies of all time. He won conserved historic structure amid the brick and clapboard Picton Street hotel extension. See if you can change of direction forced five Stanley Cups in only nine pick it out on your next walk in the heritage district. by practical necessity. It may NHL seasons. Ken Dryden was also bring something only born Aug. 8, 1947. dreamed about, closer to home. Monday Aug. 9: Stubborn Happy birthday to the internet. thinking may be unavoidable. complex. Invented by Tim Berners-Lee, Sometimes stubborn can be In no particular order, an English scientist, he first good. If not, change it. And you should consider: The published his files describing today is also a time when an topography; using natural the world wide web on Aug. 5, important relationship, after a A checklist slopes and contours is always 1991. bit of tension, puts a smile on preferable. The pattern of Saturday, Aug. 7: Mercury in your face. On Aug. 9, 2012, Usain for infill design setbacks in the existing Leo is a proud Mercury full of Bolt won the 200-metre sprint streetscape (from the street ideas. Today Neptune creates at the London Olympics. He also to the facades of neighbour- stress by imagining things of won the 100 metres. Brian Marshall ing houses); following that deep sympathy. So, if we can Tuesday Aug. 10: Something Columnist pattern will create a pleasing be deeply empathetic and to be boastful about is likely Brian Marshall. SUPPLIED visual repetition within the proud as well, then all is good. A due, in part, to powerful good So you’d like to build a overall street presentation. graduate of radio and television fortune. Still, it’s nice to say it. dream house as an infill many elements of the design ings (such as can be seen Establishing open space; arts from what was then called On Aug. 10, 1497, John Cabot within an established neigh- rather than the design being on many late 20th-century positioning the house in a Ryerson Polytechnical Institute, recounted to King Henry VII of bourhood. Where do you imposed on the streetscape. millennium mansions) with fashion that maximizes the Peter Jennings would go on to England his trip to “Asia.” start? The former creates integra- several secondaries not only uninterrupted flow of your become the most respected Wednesday Aug. 11: On It should not begin with tion, while the latter can only result in visual confusion lawns, driveway, sidewall American TV news anchor after the day when Mercury moves acquiring a lot, unless, of be an eyesore. but also multiple roof lines, walkway, and so on, with Walter Cronkite. Jennings died from Leo into her home sign course, you are completely In considering context, valleys and slopes that seri- those of the shouldering Aug. 7, 2005. of Virgo, Venus is in perfect open to the type of house let’s start with height. As ously detract from traditional houses will benefit all three Sunday, Aug. 8: Today we harmony with Pluto. In short, that will be designed. a general rule, the highest streetscape integration, as properties. Maintaining or have a new moon in Leo. The it’s a Wednesday loaded with If this is not the case, and point of your new house well as adding expense to improving existing lines of new moon is conjunct Mercury, willpower and charm and you have a design vision should never exceed the build cost. sight; your new house should meaning in the same place in practical, smart thinking. Today firmly in mind, begin by tallest of the adjacent houses Simple massing (think be positioned in a fash- the sky. It is square to Uranus is the 71st birthday of apple co- hiring an architect to develop on the street and it is often of the single massing of a ion that respects, to every and opposite Saturn. This is founder Steve Wozniak. concept drawings and then preferable to set it at the classic Georgian or primary/ extent possible, the lines of a very important lunation, Next week, more from search for a lot on which it street average. Consideration secondary massing of an L- sight from the windows of because it directly activates the Mercury, and Venus enters Libra will work. The following should be given to roof type shaped Gothic farmhouse, as your neighbours’ homes. Saturn-Uranus square. more. abbreviated checklist can be and slopes in order to marry examples) is both elegant and Nobody wants a view that Saturn square to Uranus Obtain your personal birth used in either case. the visual lines with those of much more easily integrated once looked over a garden previously was affecting others, chart including a forecast Quite simply, good infill the shouldering homes. into an existing streetscape. replaced by a window into but today it affects you. Initially, for the year ahead on Bill design begins with con- Next, there is a question of Although it sounds like your new master bedroom or we may feel in between a rock Auchterlonie’s podcast text. In other words, the massing (or the way the vol- an easy question, where to a brick wall. and a hard place. The questions at auchterlonieonastrology.ca. topography and existing umes of the building are put locate your new house on And we’ll continue our streetscape should dictate together). Complicated mass- the lot can often be quite checklist next week. Astrology is a form of entertainment, not a science. Page 23 August 5, 2021 NEWS

Obituary & In Memoriam Doris Carter Kenneth Young

Carter, Doris L. (nee Heath) Peacefully on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at the Greater Niagara General Hospital, at the age of 90. Doris has been reunited with her beloved husband of 70 years, George Carter who passed away on December 10th, 2020. Loving and devoted mother of Stephen of Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, Patrick (Maryanne) of Stroud, UK, Robert (Heather) of Prince George, B.C. Adoring Grandma to Jeff (Melissa) Carter and Jason (Nichole) Scott, both of Alberta. Doris was born in Birmingham, United Kingdom, to her parents William Thomas Heath and Kathleen Heath (nee Read). January 1, 1940 - August 2, 2020 Doris met her husband George Carter in England and in 1957 moved to Niagara- ______on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada to raise their family. Doris and George enjoyed many Loved and greatly missed years in their home and being part of the NOTL community. Throughout the years Those we love Doris, was a long-time dedicated member of the St. Davids Lioness Club in which Don’t go away she assisted and participated with the NOTL Christmas Parade and Lions Eye Care They walk beside us in Camp Dorset. Doris was a social butterfly and made many friendships with her Every day neighbours and community friends. She was also kind and nurturing and extended Unseen, unheard, her help towards Meals on Wheels, Block Parents, Neighbourhood Watch, St. Davids But always near Brownies and many other organizations. So loved, so missed In accordance with Doris’ wishes, cremation has taken place. Arrangements are So very dear entrusted with Essentials Cremation and Burial Services. In memory of Doris, memorial donations may be given to a local service club of your choosing. Online condolences may be shared on Doris’ tribute page shared at EssentialsNiagara.com. Gardening: Add some life to perk up your summer garden

to the flowers in preparation for their winter hibernation. This plant enjoys growing in a sunny location with evenly moist soil. A few other less common- ly used perennials worthy of mention are: perennial Joanne Young hibiscus, crocosmia, butter- Special to The Lake Report fly weed and agastache. So, From left, Acanthus, Ligularia, Kniphofia, Helenium.JOANNE YOUNG PHOTOS if you are finding that your Well, July has come and garden is in need of sum- gone, and August promises an existing garden. Here to be the centre of attention orange black-eyed Susan feet. For that fresh summer mer sizzle, consider some of to be another warm month. are a few of my summer in any garden. like flowers. look I like a combination these plants to perk up your Sometimes during this mid- favourites: Leopard Plant – Ligular- Dwarf Torchlily (Red of orange flowers beside garden in August. to late-summer season, we Bear’s Breeches – Acan- ia: There are several species Hot Poker) – Knipho- something with a bright Joanne Young is president can find our gardens look- thus mollis: If the Latin of Ligularia available to fia: For many years, the Red lime coloured foliage such of the Niagara-on-the-Lake ing a bit tired, lacking name “Acanthus” sounds purchase and although their Hot Pokers were a com- as lime coralbells or golden Horticultural Society. For colour and in need of some familiar to you, that is leaf and flower shapes vary mon sight in the perennial barberry. 30 years, she worked as a new life. because the shape of its greatly, they all have very border, but like so many Sneezeweed (aka garden designer/consultant I am sure that most of you leaves has been used as large, lush leaves and bloom plants, it seemed to have ‘Helen’s Flower’) – Hele- at Mori Gardens in NOTL, who have some experience a big part of Roman and mid- to late summer with lost favour with gardeners. nium autumnale: Contrary leading seminars and work- gardening, if questioned, Greek architecture for yellow to orange coloured Over the last five years or to this plant’s common shops on many gardening could come up with names centuries. Although this flowers which can either so though, there has been a name, this fabulous native topics. Since the closing of a few mid-summer Zone 6 perennial will toler- be in a spike form or as revival with the addition of perennial flower does not of the garden centre in blooming perennials such ate full sun, I find that it black-eyed susan-like form. new dwarf varieties as well make you sneeze. In the December 2020, she has as: purple coneflower, black- thrives best in a light shade They prefer to be planted in as some long blooming and ancient day they used to dry operated her own busi- eyed Susan, Russian sage, with an evenly moist soil. a moist to boggy soil. They repeat blooming cultivars. the leaves making a snuff ness designing gardens and summer phlox and daylilies. It’s very large, glossy, dark are a great addition to any The colours range from to induce sneezing to rid coaching people on how to These proven-over-time green, thistle-shaped leaves part shade or shade garden. yellow through different one of evil spirits. Hardy improve and properly care plants are the staples in our makes a bold statement on Two of the most popular shades of orange to red. to zone 3, sneezeweed will for their gardens. Garden- summer gardens and rightly their own, but then in mid- varieties of Ligularia are Red hot pokers prefer a full provide you with six to ing is truly her passion. so. But there are other unde- July the plant will push up “bottle rocket” and Ligu- sun location with a drier, eight weeks of flowers from She is writing this exclusive rused perennials that should three to five feet tall, sturdy laria dentata “Britt Marie sandy type soil. The differ- late July into September. gardening column for The be considered when creating stalks with showy, purple Crawford” that sports large, ent varieties range in height The late pollinators, such as Lake Report. See her web- a new space or renovating and white flowers. It is sure round burgundy leaves with from 18 inches to three bumble bees, are attracted site at joanneyoung.ca. FRESH. L CAL. 1822 NIAGARA STONE ROAD 905-468-3224 HARVESTBARN.CA MONDAY TO SATURDAY 9-6 AND SUNDAY 9-5

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