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Dariya Baiguzhiyeva helped make a forest grow.” The Lake Report Three Chautauqua Oak trees seedlings, which were For Margaret Walker, the grown at the college, were Chautauqua Oaks Project also presented to the Town helps preserve what makes of NOTL. Lord Mayor her neighbourhood unique: Betty Disero was on hand to the trees. accept the gift. “Come a hundred years In recent years, the aging from now, we’ll still have a tree canopy in Chautauqua tree canopy in Chautauqua, has been under a threat of which is what Chautauqua thinning out and disappear- is all about to me,” she said. ing for a variety of reasons, “It’s the trees.” including disease, wind The project, whose goal and construction. is to preserve the heritage Chautauqua residents tree canopy in the area, Leslie Frankish and Holmes continues to thrive thanks to Hooke led the effort, with collaborative efforts among help from other residents, Niagara-on-the-Lake resi- after they became con- dents, the Town of NOTL cerned about the disappear- and Niagara College. ing canopy. They started ad- A special ceremony at vocating for its preservation Ryerson Park on Tues- by creating the Chautauqua day recognized contribu- Oaks Project. tions made by community Since it launched in residents, volunteers and 2016, a team of volunteer town officials, who all were residents completed a tree presented with “Acorn inventory – a 181-page Awards” – an acorn with an Chautauqua resident Robin Patterson shows an acorn and a leaf from a red oak in Chautauqua. DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA attached note that read, “I Continued on Page 2 NOTL joins global climate strike

Brittany Carter Oak Community School, a better place. What began as an idea for The Lake Report spoke with conviction on Climate strike demon- a solitary demonstration the old courthouse steps: strations were planned quickly grew with com- “Act now so our kids can “You don’t just do the world-wide on Sept. 27, munity support via social grow old,” exclaimed Julia minimum; you go above and neighbouring cities media. Buxton-Cox, as a group and beyond.” such as St. Catharines and Buxton-Cox, admin- of fellow Niagara-on-the- Gazzard said her grand- Niagara Falls saw hun- istrator of NOTL Today Lake residents, and some mother was always a big dreds of environmental Facebook group, shared from Toronto, joined in on a believer in doing what was activists out in force with a post about Rand’s global climate strike Friday. right, not only for oneself signs and a plea for action. plan, and the idea gained The group gathered but for everyone around But local resident momentum overnight. outside the old courthouse you. She said she tries to Cynthia Rand thought it Rand announced her plans in Old Town, joined by apply that philosophy to contradictory to drive to Thursday evening and by local students from Royal everything else she does. another city for a climate Friday morning, more than Oak Community School, This climate strike is one strike, she said. 20 residents and a hand- to make a stand for mother way for her schoolmates Instead, she planned to ful of students from Royal nature. to take a stand and make sit on the steps of the old Oak Community School Maya Gazzard, sole their voices heard with the courthouse in Old Town A group of artists from all over the world planned to strike Grade 8 student of Royal hope of making the world for her own quiet protest. Continued on Page 3 for climate change Friday afternoon. RICHARD HARLEY Page 2 October 3, 2019

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Election Profile: Andrea Kaiser Liberal candidate

Dariya Baiguzhiyeva The Lake Report

Andrea Kaiser, the federal Liberal candidate for Ni- agara Falls riding, says she understands what it’s like to struggle to make ends meet and strive to find a work-life balance. With 30 years of ex- Liberal candidate Andrea Kaiser. DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA perience working in the agriculture and tourism in- Although the Niagara doesn’t seem like a lot but it Niagara College students collect acorns from Chautauqua’s oak trees at Ryerson Park. dustry, Kaiser also has been Falls riding, which includes can make a huge difference, DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA a small business owner, NOTL and Fort Erie, has and some of the changes served as a Niagara-on-the- been Conservative for more will lift seniors out of pov- Lake councillor for 11 years than a decade, Kaiser says erty,” she says. and taught wine business in talking to people, she Some of the issues management part-time at finds they are poised for residents across the entire Oak trees celebrated Niagara College while being a change and are excited riding would like to see the single mother of two about the idea of choosing addressed include economic The trees will grow at the munity for years to come,” children. positive politics. development, affordability Continued from Front Page college’s nursery for a few Abraham said. Becoming a politician With her core values and transportation, Kaiser years and once they reach a Area resident Robin Pat- isn’t something she decided always being liberal, Kaiser says. In NOTL, investing spreadsheet listing 1,502 healthy height, they will be terson said college students or planned on doing, says says the idea of being a in infrastructure to allow trees plus each tree’s location replanted in Chautauqua and an instructor came to Kaiser, 49. Rather, “politics compassionate leader tak- better access to get in and and size. They also devel- and throughout NOTL. her house, where she has has found her.” ing care of youth, families out of the town and driv- oped a community tree plan There are currently about about 12 red oaks in her When her two grown chil- and seniors also motivated ing down Niagara Stone and started replanting trees. 150 white oak trees growing yard. She said many trees dren, Ryan and Madison her to return to politics. She Road in peak season is what Out of the planned 400 at the college. This com- have been taken down in the Lepp, were teenagers, also credits her daughter she says she’s heard a lot trees needed for rejuvena- ing year, the college will neighbourhood because of she left politics but decided Madison, who’s an activist during canvassing. tion of the forest, 80 trees be growing red oaks, said new homes being built, so to come back now for sev- and a vegan, for inspiring “From my perspective, have been planted so far. Niagara College horticulture planting trees helps “keep eral reasons. her to be a better person it’s on top of my list as far The project grew bigger in professor Mary Jane Clark. the balance.” For Kaiser, good politics and for looking for ways to as where federal funding or 2018 when Niagara College’s “It’s a good experience for “I’m glad the squirrels is about finding consensus protect the environment. federal investments might School of Environmental them (students),” Clark told get them (acorns) but I’m and building a stronger If re-elected on Oct. 21, help to improve the quality and Horticultural Studies The Lake Report. “It shows even happier more trees are community together, and Kaiser says the federal of life here in Niagara-on- joined in to help restore the them how their skills can be planted,” she said. she says she has a lot of suc- Liberals plan to increase the-Lake.” native oak canopy. College put to use to help the com- Alan Unwin, the college’s cess in bridging gaps and the Canada Child Benefit by Growing up in NOTL, students came out to the munity and they’re really associate dean of School of bringing people together. 15 per cent, make mater- Kaiser says she has a “great neighbourhood to harvest excited about that.” Environmental and Horti- “I was feeling a little bit nity and parental leave understanding” of the com- acorns from Chautauqua’s For Elias Abraham, a stu- cultural Studies, said he was worried about the way poli- tax-free, boost the Canada munity and she wants to oak trees and to grow seed- dent in the college’s green- excited about the project’s tics seems to be progressing Pension Plan survivor’s ensure there is a strong local lings at the school. house technician program, it success so far. toward negative rhetoric. benefit by 25 per cent and to voice at the table in Ottawa. More than a dozen col- was a “great project” and “Really, really excited Really unfortunate that increase Old Age Security “I think I’ve proven with lege students were also on his first time harvesting for the students to be able politicians treat each other by 10 per cent for people my municipal politics that hand Tuesday harvesting acorns. to proactively contribute to with such disrespect and I aged 75 and over. I’m prepared to do the work acorns. All the acorns they “It’s really cool to be a project like this,” Unwin decided if things are going “It’s (Old Age Security) and, in terms of the way I’ve collected will be taken to involved in the community said. “I think it’s going to to change and be different, going to put about $700 in lived my life, I’ve worked the college for propagation and be able to do something be a great legacy for them I might need to be a part of the pockets of seniors over hard and always worked to at the greenhouse. that’s going to shape com- as well.” that.” the course of a year. And it do positive things.”

Julia Buxton-Cox with Cynthia Rand at climate strike last A car crashed into McDonald’s on Niagara Stone Road Kian and Kasta Danesh take a quick break from the bouncy Friday. BRITTANY CARTER Friday. RICHARD HARLEY castle at the St. Davids School Fall Fair. BRITTANY CARTER Page 3 October 3, 2019 NEWS Forum talks NOTL wellness

Brittany Carter from the community centre, The Lake Report she said she has a decent grasp of the needs of dif- Affordable housing and ferent parts of town and the Effortless and transportation were hot growth of those areas. topics at the town’s public “I’ve kind of felt the town delicious dining wellness forum last Thurs- in different ways. I see the Join us for authentic Sichuan & Dim Sum day, and though it’s just one town really changing and with new menu items arriving daily. step to creating a healthier growing with new people,” community, the head of the she said. town’s wellness commit- Crediting the municipal- tee said she is happy with Terry Mactaggart and Lori Forstinger after the wellness ity for developing a sense Dim Sum forum Thursday afternoon. BRITTANY CARTER $ the feedback she heard dur- of pride in the community, 1 All day, every day! ing discussions. Forstinger said the people Cindy Grant, chair of “I do think affordable living standards, with a who live in NOTL, whether $ Brunch the NOTL Community housing is an issue for focus on affordable housing; they were born and raised 20.99 Sunday Wellness Committee, said Niagara-on-the-Lake. It and time use, such as how here or moved from else- $ Dinner Special she was “thrilled” to have needs to be addressed. time use affects well-being. where, all seem to share that 18.99 Sunday–Thursday so many people passion- You’re not going to keep Grant said she was community pride. ately discussing the issues, that 18 to 25-year-old group impressed with the vigor “They’re proud to say $ Lunch Express Special though she said she would here. They might come at which the community that they’re from here. I 15.99 Monday–Thursday have liked to see more rep- back when they’re in their participated in the forum. think there’s a lot of positive Takeout and Delivery Available resentation from all areas 40s, but they’re not staying In hindsight, she said more living about being here in of town. now,” she said. time for discussions might Niagara-on-the-Lake,” she About 40 people joined Over each two-hour ses- have been helpful. said. CHILIJIAO.COM • 905.468.6114 the forum’s morning session, committee members “We probably should have Participating in the well- 271 MARY ST, NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ON sion, with the lord mayor, guided discussions on vital booked this for three hours, ness forum is one way to members of the committee, aspects of creating a healthy but we really wanted to be keep that pride going, she and residents taking part in community: community respectful of their time,” she said. the discussions. vitality, including transpor- said. Grant said the next step “Just looking around, I tation; culture and leisure; Forstinger, who has resid- will be to compile all the see a lot of residents from democratic engagement, ed in three different areas of feedback and information Old Town,” she said after such as residents’ ability to NOTL in the 28 years she’s with results from an on- the first session. freely participate in politi- lived here, said she wanted line survey as well, and to Longtime NOTL resi- cal activities; education, and to join the forum to offer make recommendations to dent Lori Forstinger said education for future genera- her input for a healthier council. it’s important to keep the tions; environment, such as community. “The expectation is that younger generation in town, identifying availability of Living in Garrison Vil- we’ll present a report in but the issue of affordable natural resources; healthy lage at one time, moving to November, to council. We housing needs to be ad- community, addressing more rural areas, and now might have to kick it for- dressed for that to happen. physical and mental health; in the development across ward to January,” she said. NOTL joins global climate protest

Continued from Front Page do,” she said. of Rand’s demonstration, when we walked up to Though the town saw a but each group said it was rehearsal today that we planned to join the demon- milder version of massive wonderful to see so many saw that there was already stration. climate strikes which took people taking a stand. a presence, and that was “We only found out place around the world, “We wanted to take time inspiring to us,” Wong said. about this last night the message of those away from the rehearsal to Local environmental through a parent, and we in Old Town was clear: make sure that we joined efforts won’t stop at the worked hard today,” said “Save the Earth.” in this global movement, demonstration, McIsaac Christine McIsaac, lead “If Greta Thunberg could this global climate strike - said. The students ap- teacher and learning strat- make this much of a differ- to make sure that any- proached Lord Mayor egist for Royal Oak. ence, imagine what all of where that we are there’s a Betty Disero during the “It’s coming from them; us could do,” Gazzard said. presence of people that are strike to ask about begin- it’s important to them and It wasn’t just NOTL lo- concerned about these is- ning a recycling program we wanted to support what cals taking a stand in Old sues,” said Kevin Matthew at the school. Right now, was important to them,” Town; a group of about 11 Wong, associate producer Royal Oak operates out of McIsaac said. artists rehearsing at the of Why Not Theatre. the old hospital. Royal Oak stresses the courthouse for an upcom- “And we’re not afraid “There’s a garbage bin importance of inquiry and ing show called Mahab- to make some noise,” he but there is nowhere for us personalized learning and harata, charged around added. to put our recycling. So, this demonstration gave the the corner enthusiastically Their energy was con- kids have been taking it students an authentic plat- with painted cardboard tagious as they looped in home, teachers have been form to show where their signs to join the protest. tourists and locals to take taking it home, but a lot of learning goes, she said. The artists’ protest a photo holding one of it ends up in the garbage “For them it’s not a free wasn’t planned alongside their hand-made signs. and it’s devastating to all day — they have a job to or with any knowledge “It was beautiful that of us,” she said. Page 4 October 3, 2019 MEET THE The Lake Report EDITORIAL & OPINION Editorial Lots of work ahead for wellness committee

Beer being poured at Oast House Brewery on Brittany Carter Battling the desire to simply with fervour – and a timely and man- Niagara Stone Road. Read all about it on Page 12. The Lake Report complain about issues in town, those agable plan will be put in place. The BRITTANY CARTER present during the forum took strides adoption of viable solutions will likely NOTL’s Wellness Committee has to not only identify the problem issues, coincide with the town’s strategic plan, Editor-In-Chief: Richard Harley a large feat ahead of it and the mem- such as affordable housing, they tried which spans the next 10 years. Managing Editor: Kevin MacLean bers are facing it head-on with their to offer viable solutions. Let’s hope that’s the case and that Publisher: Niagara Now attempt to gather authentic input from Paired with the wellness survey the after all the committee’s hard work Design & Layout: Richard Harley the community. But to make a differ- committee circulated online the last and citizen input, these aren’t just Advertising: Rob Lamond ence that input must be converted into few weeks, the committee is well on empty feel-good promises to placate Staff: Jer Houghton, Brittany Carter, Dariya real solutions. its way to preparing a report for coun- concerned residents.. Baiguzhiyeva, Jill Troyer, Tim Taylor, Eunice The committee was created to ad- cil. But there’s still a lot of work to do. Tang dress key factors to help foster a healthy And above simply addressing those [email protected] Contributors: Denise Ascenzo, Linda Fritz, community here in NOTL. With dedi- concerns – solutions need to be forth- FAMILY Ross Robinson, NOTL Writer’s Circle, Brian cated residents, like chair Cindy Grant coming. Marshall, Tim Carroll, Jim Smith, Susan Des taking the lead, the committee pored How will the town ensure the devel- Islets, Jaclyn Wilms, Collin Gooddine, and many over census data and research about opment of affordable housing? What more members of the local community what makes a “well community” and steps will be taken to create a viable came back with what it identified as the transit system? What measures will be domains of wellness. put in place to take care of residents Green Tip of the Week Each committee member and resident with health care demands, locally? present during the two public forums No one expects an immediate solu- had an overreaching goal in mind: mak- tion but after a report is sent to council, Contributed by Norm Arsenault: ing NOTL a great place to live. hopefully these topics will be discussed Niagara’s Make use of your green bin to compost. It’s easy and the compost can be reused to improve soil. Paper towels, tea bags, coffee ground, pet waste in compostable bags, brown cardboard, paper bags, egg cartons (all customer small) food products LETTERS TO THE EDITOR including fish, meat, cake, vegetables, fruit peels… all are compostable. SEE: niagararegion.ca/ waste/disposal/default.aspx?c=green+bin Falling into the Lake did Clarifications Anticipated Release Positive Power + great job highlighting After last week’s top story about council’s with Patty Garriock needs of threatened species possible forced designation of three properties most on Prideaux Street, there was some confusion The best way to have a friend is to be a good one. If you don’t Dear editor: about whether local resident and Prideaux Street I thought the documentary Falling into the Lake did homeowner Tom Elltoft is in favour of the heri- reciprocate, you will not participate in the a fantastic job describing the need to consider species tage decision or opposing it. Elltoft, well-known friendship. other than ourselves when making land use decisions. in the community for supporting preservation Birds such as bank swallows, a species at risk featured of heritage, was in favour of the designation. We in your video, play essential roles in food webs and acknowledge that without reading the story, it HOW TO GET IN TOUCH the ecosystem, from seed dispersal to pest control. A could have been perceived that he was opposing recent paper published in the journal Science and the the decision, based on the headline which ac- Konzelmann Family Reserve Series Email 2019 State of Canada’s Birds tells us that we have lost companied a photo of Elltoft. We encourage all Letters: [email protected] three billion birds in Canada and the U.S. since 1970, readers to read stories before making comments Story Ideas: [email protected] and that loss of habitat is one of the primary causes. on social media. Advertising: [email protected] Acknowledging the fact that bank swallows need this With the Black family unavailable for a photo, Phone shoreline habitat for their survival and incorporating this and Elltoft being a widely-known community Newsroom: 905-359-2270 knowledge into future plans goes a long way towards figure who holds powerful views about heritage Advertising Department: 905-246-4671 conserving not only bank swallows, but other species at presentation, the photo was a natural second Office Address risk when they’re faced with similar situations. Too often choice for the story. 496 Mississauga St., NOTL, Ontario, Canada. our natural world has been ignored in favour of human Mailing Address development. I’m not saying development is bad. I’m EDITOR’S NOTE: The Lake Report learned PO Box 724, Niagara-on-the-Lake, L0S1J0 saying there needs to be balance and we need to remem- early last week that a car accident we received ber that we share our land with many creatures that have a letter about actually involved local residents, been using it much longer than we have and depend on it not tourists as many assumed. The upended car Have a lead on a story? for survival. was exiting a driveway on Prideaux Street when Thank you so much for your amazing efforts in keep- another driver apparently ran a stop sign and Call 905.359.2270 or send an email to ing species at risk in the conversation when contemplat- collided with the vehicle. Two 10-year-olds were [email protected] ing natural and human land use change. in the passenger seats of the vehicle and suffered Interest in advertising? Sincerely, minor injuries as a result, but everyone is OK. 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EASY TO FOR konzelmann.ca Fall Page 5 October 3, 2019 OPINION We’re at war, and time is running out

Hermine Steinberg subsidies in renewable en- Special to The Lake Report ergy, energy efficiency and public transit rather than We’re at war. It’s the most jobs in oil and gas, would insidious and life-threaten- result in six to eight times ing war in human his- more jobs: 18,000 to 20,000 tory, yet many people want jobs in clean energy sectors to bury their heads in the vs. 2,300 jobs in oil and gas. sand. I’m talking about the Exxon Mobile Corp. climate crisis. which is an American Those of us who re- company, is the largest member studying World owner in Canada’s fossil War Two will recall that fuel industry. In fact, the oil once nations recognized industry is largely foreign- the threat, they mobilized. funded. It spends millions Factories were refitted and every year in lobbying and repurposed, people trained, PR to influence our govern- resources distributed, and ment and public opinion. technology advanced in The financial benefits from relatively short order. It was fossil-fuel production go to a monumental effort that a relatively small number required vision, sacrifice, of corporations, investment and determination. We funds, and wealthy families spent a tremendous amount – many outside our nation. of money. The loss of life Greta Thunberg strikes outside the Swedish parliament So not only are our eco- building in August 2018. WIKIMEDIA COMMONS was staggering. However, nomic strings being pulled not only did we win the war by an economic elite, but by and secure our future but any inconvenience or loss of by Jeremy Rifkin. Creating largely foreign players. the investment in science, enjoyment. What we don’t an economy built upon a In addition, many econo- technology and education realize is that we have been new sustainable prosper- mists are now warning that launched one of our most duped, brainwashed, made ity model will also build countries such as Canada prosperous eras. dependent and blind to the a foundation of effective that continue to prop up Today, despite experts tremendous opportunities governance that is more their fossil fuel industries warning us and obvious that stand before us, once equitable, just, and efficient. while neglecting to build signs all around us, we our enemy has been con- Prime Minister Justin a green economy could have been seduced and tained and controlled. Trudeau promised to stop experience a severe finan- brainwashed into becom- We know that the fossil subsidizing fossil fuels in cial crisis in the future. ing the frog in the boiling fuel industry is fighting Canada. Both the federal Jorge Vinuales, the Chair water. It may be warm and to preserve a $28 trillion and provincial governments of Law and Environmen- comfy now but the steam is per year market segment, continue to provide these tal Policy at Cambridge rising and we’re about to be one-third of the world’s subsidies. This has been go- University, stated that global cooked. total gross domestic product ing on for decades. transition away from fossil The worst consequences (GDP). They see this as Now with the purchase of fuels is seen as inevitable. of global warming are a life and death struggle the Trans Mountain pipeline There is a significant risk in increasing in frequency, and they are an incredibly for $4.5 billion, and a com- continuing to make heavy severity and scale. Many powerful foe. mitment to as much as $7.4 investments in potentially people around the world We have always known billion more for a planned ‘stranded assets’ as the have already paid a very growth can’t be limitless on expansion, Canadians are world is moving away from personal and profound cost a finite planet. Free market on the hook for $7.7 to $15 fossil-fuel. And at the first as a result, including con- principles of unfettered billion in new support for signs of this happening, we flict and war over resources, growth have long been an industry already receiv- can be assured that the very rising sea levels, financial recognized as a dangerous ing more than $3.3 billion people who have created loss, displacement, drought, delusion that will lead to a year. In addition, Export our dependence on our oil food shortages, and loss of global collapse. Development Canada sector will be the first to safe drinking water. But here is the good news. finances oil production in abandon it, leaving us to Many scientists believe Once we understand that other countries, spending al- suffer the consequences of a we are on the verge of the we have been sold a bill most $12 billion in 2016 and failed economy. Have an opinion 6th mass extinction event of goods that has created $10 billion in 2017. Canada It’s time to divest from the which is estimated to be 50- huge economic disparity, spent the most per capita of fossil fuel industry; declare 75 years away. However, it environmental disaster, and any G7 country. This means that their era is over. They you want heard? is predicted that things will political instability, we will that every Canadian citizen appeared to be our friend start getting really bad for realize that the transfor- pays about $100 annually and ally. We didn’t know Send a letter to the editor to many of us within the next mation that is needed will to subsidize very profitable better. But we do now. We [email protected] 20 years. bring tremendous progress. and often foreign-owned oil must use our power as con- A concerted and rational It has been estimated and gas companies. This sumers, investors, educators, effort doesn’t seem possible that a billion or more jobs is not only a questionable citizens, parents, and friends in what seems like a frac- could be created worldwide investment but totally con- to build a nation based upon tured, politically divided to address climate destabi- trary to our official environ- a sustainable and inclusive society. In fact, most of us lization caused by global mental agenda. green economy. We must admit that we are not will- warming. This would lead Blue Green Canada’s re- join the battle and fight for ing to voluntarily change to what is being called the cent research demonstrated our lives. Time is running our lives if that would create Third Industrial Revolution that $1.3 billion in federal out. 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I trust Trudeau to deal with Protesters need to stop climate crisis, wage gap before situation leads

Dear editor: to someone getting hurt In his letter to the editor last week (“Trudeau only sorry because he got caught”), George Warkentin made more Dear Editor, untrue, disparaging remarks against Justin Trudeau. I am quite concerned that someone will be seriously Apologies have been made to anyone offended by inno- injured due to the protesters harassing the carriage horses. cent face paint at a party years ago. Maybe Mr. Warkentin They have been frightening the horses and one day the would like to ban face paint in Indigenous dances, chil- horses may bolt, causing serious injuries. It has been re- dren’s parties or Halloween. ported that children have been in tears over these assaults. Mr. Trudeau’s government has supported Indigenous Who is illegally dumping We talk of post-traumatic stress disorder; well allowing peoples more than the previous government and admits this to continue is providing innocent people trauma and it that much more needs to be done. It is hard to reverse 150 trash in The Commons? should be stopped. years of persecution and oppression in a few years. The Freedom from harassment is also a right and I don’t see Prime Minister’s government has the most racially and Dear editor: that we are being protected! So, police, please serve these ethnically diverse cabinet – with gender equality among As an environmentally conscious and concerned resident people who are inciting the public to cease and desist and its members. of Niagara-on-the-Lake, I would like to bring an illegal protect the citizens. Global warming with climate extremes is here – the dumping problem to everyone’s attention. This is plain and simple harassment and disturbance of science is clear. I’m sure that anyone who enjoys the beautiful parks at the peace by violating our freedom. They are an angry Why then would five regressive conservative premiers The Commons has observed the illegal dumping that takes group of folks whipping up discord. Please don’t be blinded sue the federal government against a levy on fossil fuel place at the parking lots that lead into The Commons (east by their supposed cause. products (gas, oil) used in motor vehicles when most of end of John Street, John Street/Charlotte Street and the I believe the citizens of Niagara-on-the-Lake have the the money from the levy goes back to the user? Kinsmen parking lot garbage cans). right and expectations to conduct their lives in an orderly Obviously, these premiers would rather spend more It is a disgrace and is becoming a more frequent occurrence. manner, free from harassment. money cleaning up the massive damage due to flooding On Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 5 p.m. I took a picture of the Police, please protect us before someone is hurt. — from Arctic ice melting and rising oceans — and forest garbage can in the parking lot at the east end of John Street, Elsie Lailey fires. that leads to The Commons. NOTL Even the proposed planting of 2 billion trees by the This photograph depicts a common scene at these garbage PM to mop up carbon dioxide won’t be enough by itself. cans, usually on Monday and Tuesdays. As I said before, we need subsidies increased for clean I walk my dog regularly at The Commons and have energy and only subsidies for “Big Oil” to make them seen everything from small household appliances, carpets, reduce emissions and clean up toxic tailings that are pol- clothes, used electronics and bags of household garbage luting our lakes and great rivers. dumped at the garbage cans in the parking lots over the Again, I trust our PM that our next government will re- years. Grandfather was a verse the increasing wage gap due to selfish 5C capitalists, I can only imagine how frustrating this must be for the fight for democracy, clean air, water, earth and fairness for town employees who are responsible for emptying the gar- British Home Child all with kindness. bage cans and also have to deal with the mess from illegal Elizabeth Oliver-Malone dumping. I read with great interest your article about the British NOTL And then there are all of the other obvious negative ef- Home Children, (“British Home Children” – commemorat- fects this practice has on the wildlife, environment and all ing 150 years, Sept. 26). of the visitors to the park. My grandfather was an orphan in Britain who came to My burning questions are: who is dumping their garbage Canada in 1880 and was referred to as a Bernardo Boy. Black heart Conservatives in our parks, why are they dumping it and why aren’t we A farmer paid for his voyage to Canada. doing anything about it? My grandfather had to work on his farm as an indentured spouting disinformation There are many ways available to all of us to dispose of servant until his 16th birthday. our garbage appropriately. This is not one of them. Although he was treated well, he told me many of the Dear editor: Certainly this must be a concern for the Town of Niagara- other orphans were not. The electorate has a clear choice: accept the Conserva- on-the-Lake and Parks Canada. Perhaps the town and Parks My grandfather had 12 children and lived a full life to the tives’ disinformation campaign on carbon taxes and climate Canada could collaborate on a solution to this problem. age of 97. change or elect others who are truly progressive on this It’s not going to be resolved on its own. He was very grateful for Dr. Bernardo’s organization and issue. Sincerely, so am I. The Conservatives have seen an opportunity in oppos- Maureen Dodd Mike Urquhart ing the carbon tax. They have chosen to exploit it and to NOTL NOTL lie about it. They do not paint their faces black: just their Editor’s Note: Niagara Region has installed a new sign, hearts. which reminds people that dumping waste in The Commons David Lailey is illegal. We commend the letter writer for bringing this to NOTL the public’s attention.

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** Brittany Carter the region, canvassers took % Since Inception The Lake Report to the street. 9.0 Gagnon said the low turn- Just one student joined out might have been due to Portland Private Income Fund Portland Private Income Fund Niagara College’s door- the campaign being held on Private Debt Private Debt knocking campaign Mon- a Monday evening. Best 5 Year Sharpe Ratio Best 5 Year Return ** ** day evening, a program or- “Typically, we’ve had 1st Place 1st Place ganized by the college’s them on Saturday after- student services department noons, so this will be the Portland Private Income Fund and Student Administrative first time we’ve had it in the Investing Primarily in Private Debt Securities Council to show residents Anna Anushka was the only Niagara College student evening. Maybe that affects and students in areas around who volunteered for the school’s “Good Neighbour” student’s ability to partici- • CAPITAL PRESERVATION • REDUCED MARKET RISK the college what it means to campaign on Monday. BRITTANY CARTER pate,” she said. • INCOME • ACCESS be a good neighbour. But in the interest of TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FUND CALL: 905-708-8111 Anna Anushka, a 20-year- it will add to my CCR (co- the director of student spreading the message, the OR EMAIL: [email protected] old business student, was curricular record),” she said. services, set out on her group continued regardless. the lone volunteer. A co-curricular record is own. The rest of the group, “We’ll just go door to *Inception Date January 7, 2013, Annualized returns on Series F as at April 30, 2019 Brought to you in part by **The awards are based solely on quantitative performance data of 207 Canadian hedge funds to June 30th, 2018 with Fundata Canada managing the collection and tabulation of the data to The group of canvassers a college program to track which included members door and if they’re a student, determine the winners. There is no nomination process or subjective assessment in identifying the winning hedge funds. The sharpe ratio is a measure for calculating risk-adjusted returns. The sharpe comprised of members of and record participation of Niagara Region’s waste hope that they’re starting ratio is the portfolio return in excess of the risk-free rate divided by the volatility of the portfolio. student services, student in approved non-academic management services de- the term off well, and here’s The Fund is only available to certain investors who meet eligibility or minimum purchase requirements such as “accredited investors”. Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investments. The Fund is not guaranteed, its value changes frequently and past performance may not be repeated. The Fund is not publicly offered. A redemption fee of 5% within council and the Niagara activities, such as volunteer- partment, planned to spread a guide, here’s some impor- 18 months and 2% within 19 to 36 months applies. Mandeville Private Client Inc. is a Member of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada and a Member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund. Mandeville Private Client Inc. is a registered trademark of Region, met for pizza and ing for the door-to-door the message without student tant information,” she said. Portland Holdings Inc. and used under license by Mandeville Private Client Inc. PORTLAND, PORTLAND INVESTMENT COUNSEL and the Clock an orientation before set- campaign, to enhance volunteers in tow. But the The reception has always Tower design are registered trademarks of Portland Holdings Inc. Used under licence by Portland Investment Counsel Inc. ting out to the Niagara On career portfolios. lack of student volunteers been positive since the door- The Green neighbourhood Anushka said she’s volun- wasn’t going to stop them, to-door campaign began a for 6 p.m., but no students teered through the college at Price said. few years ago, she said. OR jumped on the prospect Heartland Forest previously “We still need to get “It’s really all about FACT of free dinner; Anushka and is always on the lookout the message out there,” he reinforcing the importance passed on the offer of food for more opportunities. added. of good neighbour relations, as well. The student body was Armed with “Good welcoming students to the FICTION She wanted to volunteer to represented by student Neighbour Guides,” created neighbourhood and remind- with Vanessa Vani, Doctor of Audiology at our Virgil clinic network and to have a hand council president Tom Price by the college in partnership ing them what it means to in being a member of the and executive director Steve with the Town of Niagara- be good neighbours, and college community, she said. Kosh. on-the-Lake, and with just connecting with the At HearingLife, our goal is simple: to help more “It gives me the opportu- Anushka arrived just literature on proper waste students and residents,” people hear better. Let’s start by correcting a nity to talk to people, and before Lianne Gagnon, management provided by Gagnon said. common misconception about hearing aids.

Fiction: Hearing aids will make me St. Davids brothers raising money for Project Share seem old. 2.5cm Fact: You know what makes you Brittany Carter planning falls to the parent seem old? Saying “WHAT?! Huh?!” The Lake Report volunteers and council, who Our newest devices are straight from begin planning next year’s the future: small, modern and smart - connecting Two brothers from St. fair as soon as this one is directly to your cell phone, TV and more. Davids Public School finished. Time for that FREE Hearing Test. raised money for Project “It’s a lot of moms and Call now or book online. Share by selling handmade dads that chip in to make it snow globes at the school’s happen,” she said. fall fair last weekend. The money raised this Call or book online: HearingLife.ca/Facts After seeing similar year will be going toward Virgil | 1561 Niagara Stone Road | Call Elena at globes at another fair, Marcus and Joshua Hannan, 8 and 6, sell snow globes some new gym equipment at the fall fair. They are donating all proceeds to Project Marcus and Joshua Han- and levelled readers, Leemet Share. BRITTANY CARTER 1-855-761-7033 nan, aged 8 and 6, said said. A comprehensive hearing assessment is provided to adults ages 19 and older at no cost. The results of this assessment will be communicated they wanted to create their the annual fall fair for the The St. Davids firefighters “That’s kind of our goal verbally to you. If you request a copy of the Audiological Report, a fee will apply. Child hearing tests are conducted at select locations for a fee, own. The annual Fall Fair last three years. are “tremendous support- right now,” she added. please contact us for more information. and Market was the perfect “Each year we sort of ers” of the school, she said. The fair this year fea- venue to sell them. add something new or take The school also receives tured a market with local “I think we sold about 14 something away, depending ongoing help from the St. vendors, a bake table and or 15 so far,” Marcus said on what’s worked in previ- Davids Lions Club, she performances by the Car- A KIRK, A KILT & A STRAWBERRY: after about three hours. ous years,” she said. added. ousel Players. The NOTL 225 YEARS OF ST. ANDREW'S COMMUNITY HISTORY All the money they raised This year, the bouncy “They all help throughout Public Library was also on Written & Directed by Barbara Worthy will go to Project Share, a castle was new, and looked the year. When we need hand offering free button- Featuring Aaron Berger, Edwin Conroy Jr. & Laurel Minnes Niagara Falls charity that to be “a big hit,” she said. something for the school, making with supplies from TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8TH @ 2 PM helps people in poverty. Firefighters from St. Davids we put in a request to them the Makery. ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH, 323 SIMCOE ST. | 905-468-3363 Melissa Tregunno, co- Fire Station were out in and they’re quick to help The school didn’t yet chair of the St. Davids front of the school all when they can,” she said. have a final total of money Free Admission | Final Performance! Public School council, said afternoon providing safety School principal Tracey raised during the fall fair by the school has been holding demonstrations. Leemet said much of the Wednesday morning. Page 8 October 3, 2019 NEWS

Richard Liu stands in front of renovations taking place at Sunnybrook Winery on Lakeshore Road. DON REYNOLDS Sunnybrook owner has big plans — at home and abroad Richard Liu wants to take Ontario craft cider to a whole new level

Jill Troyer have a bar, we will have at time. What’s going to pay Europe, and a chance to get start a family and raise their mandate is to promote the The Lake Report least ten different kinds of for this building is people to know the players there, child in the countryside, growth of craft cider in On- cider, like a brew pub, but buying pints in here,” he and understand the mar- converged to lead him to tario. Right now, our prior- Richard Liu has his feet with craft cider,” he adds. says. kets,” he says. “It would be quit his job in Hong Kong, ity is government relations, on the ground, and his eye Liu expects the building to Liu’s ambition doesn’t end great to come back with a and come to Niagara to see to work for a more fair tax on the future. be ready for occupancy in with his hopes for develop- deal in hand, though I don’t what opportunities he could rate for Ontario cider,” Just seven years ago Liu November, and open to the ing new craft ciders and think that’s going to happen. find. When Sunnybrook adding, “we’re also involved was in a high powered job public by early Spring 2020. filling his new retail space I hope to make some good came up for sale, he “came in marketing and public in Hong Kong with multi- “We’re in the final stretch, with customers enjoying contacts to develop into to look, the price was ok, relations for our industry.” national investment bankers moving at full steam now.” it. “My passion is putting longer term relationships.” so I told my wife I wanted Liu says his work with the J.P. Morgan. When we first bought the Canadian flag in export The path to where Liu to pull the trigger, and she association is time consum- Today, he’s driving a ma- Sunnybrook, “I thought, it markets, my real passion is stands today has not been agreed.” That was six years ing, but worthwhile. jor expansion at Sunnybrook can’t be that hard. I had a to sell internationally,” Liu linear. ago. Liu says he doesn’t track Winery here in Niagara-on- false sense of confidence,” explains. “I’m a long term Liu grew up in a small Liu’s attention shifts back the number of hours he the-Lake. He is also Chair says Liu, with a wry grin. thinker, so even if I hit 80% town in Taiwan, where his to the present, and he’s ea- works in a week, though he of the Ontario Craft Cider “My plan was to convert it of my potential here at Sun- grandparents were farmers, ger to describe the innova- does admit, “I work a lot.” Association. And, he’s on a to a VQA winery, but soon nybrook, it can’t get much so “he’s never been a city tions in the new building, His plans for Sunnybrook mission to introduce inter- I decided that cider was the bigger than that. Export is boy,” he quips. He immi- including pre-insulated wall are still unfolding, and very national markets to Cana- thing to do, though I had such an unknown, and it grated to Vancouver with panels; a system to treat important to him. “This is a dian wine and cider. never tasted cider before we might be substantial. Per- his family when he was ten waste water on site for safe family business, and I have Standing outside the new bought Sunnybrook.” sonally, doing export is what years old. After an under- release, to avoid having it to pay my mortgage,” he production and retail space When Liu took over Sun- I’m passionate about, that’s graduate degree at York trucked away to treatment notes. “But I’m not content he’s building at Sunnybrook nybrook in 2013, the winery fun, to meet people, to learn University, he worked in plants; and pre-insulated with doing well in Ontario. Winery on Lakeshore Road, was selling 500 cases of about different cultures, corporate marketing jobs in chilling pipes to cool the I didn’t give up that gig in Liu buzzes with energy as fruit wine, and 500 cases that’s where my personal Toronto, Beijing, and Hong fermentation tanks. “These Hong Kong just to do well he talks about his plans, of Ironwood cider annually. fulfillment comes from.” Kong. While living in Hong are more expensive, but I’ve in my backyard, I gotta do while half a dozen or more “In our 3rd year, we got into Liu already exports fruit Kong, he and his wife went done my research, and it’s a more than that.” tradespeople inside move the LCBO, and in bars and wine to China, “just a small on vacation with friends wise investment, it’s energy While the export work with purpose as they go restaurants, and now, we sell amount so far, one or two to Paris, and ended up in efficient, 30-40% more is his passion, he sees it as about their tasks to com- 20,000 cases a year. 18,000 containers per year.” This Champagne for three days. efficient than conventional, a longer term endeavour. plete the 10,000 square foot are cider, 2,000 are wine,’” week, he will be explor- “I was just blown away, I which can also break down “For me, export is, in my facility for use later this explains Liu. “Our producing European markets for got bitten by the wine bug, earlier,” he explains. “We mindset, a long term com- Fall. tion space became a bottle cider, at the largest food and we visited the vineyards and want to do it right the first mitment, you have to know “Once the new building is neck to further expansion, beverage show in the world, caves, tasting and touring, time around so we spend your partners and your mar- completed, we will change so our new space will in- called Anuga, in Cologne, and I thought, this is great, money where it matters. If kets. That takes time, and the entire property to more crease production capacity Germany. He’s going as part this is what life is,” Liu re- there’s a better solution, I’m I can’t spend enough time focus on cider, we’ll turn by 5 times.” of a trade mission with the calls. After that he “started going to use it, if it makes a there right now, but later I Sunnybrook into Ironwood, The existing retail space Toronto Board of Trade. learning, wine tasting, and material difference.” will have more time.” For and really double down on will be closed once the new There will be five days of formal training, to build my Equally enthusiastic now he’s sowing the seeds cider,” says Liu, who bought space is completed. “There meetings with governments, wine knowledge.” about his role as Chair of for future success. “I’m Sunnybrook with his wife will be 30 parking spots, suppliers, and buyers. It Liu’s entrepeneurial itch, the Ontario Craft Cider As- really trying to take small Roslyn, six years ago. and I am hoping for our will provide “full exposure his passion for wine, and sociation, Liu says the group wins and make them bigger, “The new retail space will parking lot to be full all the to how people do things in his and his wife’s desire to now has 50 members. “Our I’m realistic about that.” Page 9 October 3, 2019 NEWS Ransom Hawley: ‘It’s all about the hussle’

Brittany Carter brands can now get accurate The Lake Report data from consumers was unheard of when he was in A local entrepreneur the industry. He said that is breaking out as one of type of decision making and Canada’s top growing com- speed was never available panies in 2019. to him. CEO Ransom Hawley “I used to have to go to is the son of John and Liz traditional research firms. Hawley, local entrepre- If I reached out on a Friday neurs who brought their night, I would probably hear vision of Niagara-on-the- back in a week or two. Then Lake’s Garrison Village we would schedule a discov- to fruition. He said being ery meeting, and it would raised by entrepreneurs, cost $20,000 or $30,000. I he learned the up’s and would get the results back in down’s of starting a busi- four to six months.” ness; it was “just a matter of He said such a dated time” before he began his Ransom Hawley, CEO of Caddle, one of Canada’s top 50 model and pace of gathering own start-up venture. That growing businesses in 2019. SUPPLIED insight doesn’t match the venture is the mobile-first pace of business today. insights marketplace called giant mountain to climb,” refers to as a mobile-first The company will con- “Caddle.” he said. insights marketplace. It’s a tinue to strive to meet their The free app connects “We’re very excited that marketplace because there goals, he said. Though the consumers with companies we made the list, and it’s a are two sides to it, he said. It nod as one of Canada’s fast- by offering cash-back insen- nice nod, but all of us here provides insight for brands, est growing businesses was A KIRK, A KILT & A STRAWBERRY: tives for filling out surveys are like, great, let’s high- or clients, on consumer’s encouraging, he said the 225 YEARS OF ST. ANDREW'S COMMUNITY HISTORY and interacting with brands, five, and let’s get to work,” patterns and needs, while work doesn’t stop here. Written & Directed by Barbara Worthy while sending consumer Hawley added. rewarding consumers, or “It’s taken a lot of hard Featuring Aaron Berger, Edwin Conroy Jr. & Laurel Minnes data back those brands. Caddle operates out of members, for participating work. A few years ago, I TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8TH @ 2 PM Hawley said the app never Innovate Niagara in St. in surveys, watching videos was reading this article ST. 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Pauline Reimer Gibson is an Audiologist with over 20 years of Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday experience who loves helping people of all ages in the community. 3 4 5 Therapy Tails with Jasper - Knit a Bit - 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL Saturday Morning Farmers’ 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. - NOTL Public Library Market - 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. - The Pauline Reimer Gibson Book a complimentary Audiologist Public Library Yoga with Jenny - 10 a.m. to 11 Village hearing test today at A global leader in Seniors Drop in: Casual a.m. - NOTL Public Library 905.468.9176 hearing healthcare. All candidates meeting Bridge - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL Queenston Volunteer Community Centre Firefighters- Spaghetti Dinner 504 Line 2 Road, Virgil ON Exaltation: Intangible - 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Queenston Oct. 8, St. Davids Lions Club Journeys of the Human Spirit Firehall - Opening Reception- 7 p.m.- Duplicate Bridge (ACBL Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre Sanctioned) - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Fire Prevention Week Agricultural Committee- 4:30 NOTL Community Centre p.m.- Council Chambers Walking Tour of the Heritage Walking Tour of the Heritage Trail- 5 p.m.- Heritage Trail at King Oct. 6 to 12 Trail- 5 p.m.- Heritage Trail at and John streets King and John streets

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Open Mic with Buzz Hummer- Babies and Books- 11 a.m.- A Kirk, A Kilt & A Strawberry- Glendale Task Force- 4:30 p.m.- Customer Experience and Yoga with Jenny- 10 a.m. to 11 Saturday DJ Nights at Wayne 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.- Royal Canadian NOTL Public Library 2 p.m.- St. Andrews Presbyterian Council Chambers Technology Committee- 3 a.m.- NOTL Public Library Gretzky Estates- 6:30 p.m.- Legion Branch 124 Niagara Regional Native Church German Conversation Group- p.m.- Council Chambers Duplicate Bridge (ACBL Wayne Gretzky Estates Winery Ukulele Workshop- 3 p.m. to 5 Centre Community Drumming Municipal Heritage- 7 p.m.- 9:45 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.- NOTL Seniors Drop in: Casual Sanctioned)- 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.- Halloween Ghost Tours at Fort p.m.- NOTL Community Centre Night- 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.- Niagara Council Chambers Community Centre Bridge- 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.- NOTL NOTL Community Centre George- 7 p.m.- Fort George Naturally Beautiful: Lifestyle, Regional Native Centre, 382 Transportation Committee- 2 Community Centre Knit a Bit- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.- NOTL Event & Wedding Market - 10 Airport Rd. p.m.- Council Chambers Therapy Tails with Jasper- Public Library a.m. to 4 p.m. - Mori Gardens Fun Duplicate Bridge- 9 a.m. to NOTL Rotary Club- Noon- NOTL 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.- NOTL noon- NOTL Community Centre Community Centre Public Library Committee of the Whole- 6 Duplicate Bridge (ACBL p.m.- Council Chambers Sanctioned)- 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.- NOTL Community Centre All candidates meeting - 6 p.m. - St. Davids Lions Club Niagara Golden Age Club: Seniors Euchre - 1 p.m. - NOTL Community Centre 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Halloween Ghost Tours at Fort Niagara Regional Native CARP Niagara Meeting - 2 Cardinal Newman presentation Seniors Drop in: Casual Halloween Ghost Tours at Fort Library Mouse Story Time - George - 7 p.m. - Fort George Centre Community p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Royal by Yvonne McMorrough - 3 p.m. Bridge - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL George - 7 p.m. - Fort George 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. - NOTL Public Battle of Queenston Heights Drumming Night - 6 p.m. to 8 Niagara Golf Club to 4 p.m. - NOTL Public Library Community Centre Duplicate Bridge (ACBL Library Commemoration - 10 a.m. p.m. - Niagara Regional Native Duplicate Bridge (ACBL German Conversation Group Committee of Adjustment - Sanctioned) - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Saturday DJ Nights at Wayne to 5 p.m. - Brock’s Monument Centre, 382 Airport Rd. Sanctioned) - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - - 9:45 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. - NOTL 6:30 p.m. - Council Chambers NOTL Community Centre Gretzky Estates - 6:30 p.m. - National Historic Site Fun Duplicate Bridge - 9 a.m. NOTL Community Centre Community Centre Knit a Bit - 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL Wayne Gretzky Estates Winery Ukulele Workshop - 3 p.m. to 5 to noon - NOTL Community NOTL Rotary Club - Noon - Lord Mayor’s Youth Advisory Public Library Halloween Ghost Tours at Fort p.m. - NOTL Community Centre Centre NOTL Community Centre Council - 7:30 p.m. - Committee George - 7 p.m. - Fort George Babies and Books - 11 a.m. - Niagara Golden Age Club: Room 1 Red Roof Retreat Fall Fest - 10 NOTL Public Library Seniors Euchre - 1 p.m. - NOTL Communities in Bloom - 2 p.m. - a.m. to 12 p.m. - Red Roof Retreat Man—a—Mile 2019 Relay - 9 Community Centre Council Chambers Ranch a.m. to 12 p.m. - Fort George NOTL Safety Committee - 4:30 p.m. - to be determined Grinder Pump Committee - 1 p.m. - Council Chambers

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Know of a local event? Tell us. Submit it directly to www.niagaranow.com or send us an email at [email protected] Page 12 October 3, 2019 NEWS Boats and brews Fast boats and cozy beers come together for a whirlwind adventure experience

Lake Report journalist Brittany Carter spent Tuesday afternoon getting soaked on the Whirlpool Jetboats as part of Niagara Parks “Boats and Brews” tour. SUPPLIED PHOTO

Brittany Carter apprehension begins to her husband Glen with the from a safe distance; those The warm atmosphere is The Lake Report take over – but there’s no trip to Niagara for a retire- waves are too dangerous for a complementary shift from turning back. The jet boat ment getaway, was asking to the captain to traverse. the cool trip on the boats, Roaring down the Niagara rides are well-known in move to the back of the boat After the thoroughly ending the entire experience River, icy cold waves pum- Niagara – and have had after the first run through doused passengers ease off on a relaxed and tasty note. mel the hull of the Whirl- their share of controversy the rapids. the boat, they’re encouraged The brewery’s event’s pool Jet Boat, sounding like – but the experience is said “It was so much more to change into dry clothes specialist, Ashley Salfi, led a thunderous storm laced to be exhilarating, wild and intense than I was expect- and check out videos and this tour, walking through with exuberant shrieking. unlike anything you might ing, but it was great,” Morfis photos captured during the some of the unique fea- But the roar and the power experience elsewhere. says. trip, which are available for tures of the space – such as of those waves is mild com- Those sentiments are all But with Sharp’s perky purchase at the retail area. the Hay Loft event space pared to the incredible force true, and then some. and informative guid- Those who opted for the upstairs and the outdoor of the water scooped up by Adventurous passengers Oast event specialist, ance, everyone on board Boats and Brews up- kitchen by Brushfire Smoke the front of the jet boat and are asked to arrive 45 min- Ashley Salfi. leaves the boat with a big, grade then make their way BBQ, and bar, which is mercilessly shovelled onto utes before boarding time to BRITTANY CARTER if not completely drenched to Oast House Brewers on accented by a stage built on passengers as the boat check in, sign a waiver and smile, many saying they Niagara Stone Road for the back of an old branded carves its way through class to listen to a safety demon- the guide for this excur- would do it all again. their sampling of four five- pick-up truck for music 5 rapids that send a shock stration. The mixed group sion, warns the group. The jet boats have been ounce glasses of the brew- performances throughout through the system. of tourists, couples out for Of course, thrill seekers running in Niagara since ery’s flagship Barnraiser, the week. It’s difficult to catch your weekend getaways, and a and enthusiastic journalists 1992, with eight custom- the Farmhouse Ale, and two The small Centennial breath. The boat repeats the solitary reporter, are ush- wanting the “full experi- built vessels. There is one seasonal beers on tap. Hop Yard is an added touch scooping and shovelling of ered toward the dock where ence” ignore the helpful tip; jet-dome boat, which holds Inside the brewery’s to a brewery in the middle water several times before mandatory life jackets and plopping down eagerly in 40 people, for those wanting retail space, tour-goers of NOTL’s wine and farm taking a break to carve optional plastic ponchos are the front, not knowing how a less-soggy experience. are easily spotted by their country, solidifying the its way back up the river dispensed to the crowd. much water is about to be Five Wet Jet boats accom- semi-soaked appearance, authentic country vibe that toward the Falls for another “It’s going to be cold,” thrust up nostrils and into modate 48 each and two and are met by friendly Salfi says the company aims go. one of the guides advis- faces; they have no idea others can hold 54. Trips and knowledgeable staff. to achieve. Whirlpool Jet Boats has es. “You’re going to want a what’s about to hit them. can run as often as every Chatting about the history After the tour, guests are teamed up with Oast House poncho.” Literally. half-hour. of the brewery, confess- offered a bottle from the Brewers for a uniquely Children and anyone with While some passengers One of the largest of the ing how the connection Farmhouse Ales collection, Niagara experience: the heart or medical conditions seem to love every second fleet is a beast with three, between wine technologies which are created using all Boats and Brews tour offers are also asked to sit near the of the excursion, like the 600 horse-power diesel and Texan influences had a local ingredients. extreme excitement and back, for their safety. five men from CK Framing motors to propel the vessel hand in shaping the vibe of Tours and packages can casual brews as it aims to “If you’re not able to hold Inc. in Guelph celebrat- through the rapids. Our trip the business, and walk- be purchased online at seamlessly blend two ele- your breath for a few sec- ing a summer of hard work took the group up the ing through ale-making whirlpooljet.com and the ments of Niagara’s tourism onds at a time while being by sitting in the front row, Niagara River, through the steps from start to finish, beer tour for the Boat’s industry together. hit in the face with water, others were a little wary. Devil’s Hole Rapids, toward brewery staff pour samples and Brews upgrade can be Walking up to the dock then the front few rows Georgette Morfis from the whirlpool – pausing to and answer questions along enjoyed before or after the of the Whirlpool Jet Boats, aren’t for you,” Asia Sharp, Long Island, who surprised admire the class 6 rapids the way. boats. Page 13 October 3, 2019 FEATURED

NOTL band heads to NMAs It’s a Wine T hang

Jessica Maxwell Kozachenko says it was became interested in being Special to The Lake Report “completely unexpected” to a part of a…we use the word find Blake. collective.” A musical collective “Somebody of that caliber “That was interesting as based in Niagara-on-the- with years of experience well because it’s not really Lake received two nomina- and knowledge that was a band, per se, there are tions for this year’s Niagara available. We started with multiple instrumentalists all Music Awards. Terry Ko- the guitar lessons. And then doing it,” explains Kozach- zachenko & the 3TL (Third he asked me to play a couple enko, “and it’s worked out Time Lucky) joined the of my songs ... He was very really well with the under- Niagara music community Terry Kozachenko. encouraging and said, “Hey, standing that it’s a collec- at the Scotiabank Conven- JESSICA MAXWELL you might have something tive, it also allows us a lot tion Centre Sept. 29 for the there. Let’s see where it of flexibility. So that if we Each week, the staff of Ravine Winery share their 12th season of the awards. goes,” Kozachenko says. want we can add a few more expertise and offer a brief explanation about an aspect Though the group didn’t sons and didn’t have any The most important thing people on a different song of wine. So, whether you’re an expert oenophile or a walk away with any awards, songs I wanted to learn. with any music project, he for a different feel, or a dif- newbie just finding your way around wine country, we Kozachenko says the “whole So I made a deal with says, is to find individuals ferent style.” trust you’ll enjoy. Cheers! award thing was totally un- Rayburn: instead of taking you aren’t intimidated to “I’ve learned a hell of a This week’s definition: Malolactic Fermentation expected.” guitar lessons, I had bought share and have fun collabo- lot from Rayburn, just about Malolactic fermentation is a winemaking process where The collective was nomi- a little recording board, rating with, while making the whole thing. Listening malic acid is converted to lactic acid. First let’s talk about nated for Album of the Year and I asked him if he could you feel positive about what to it differently.” fermentation in general. The grapes are harvested and then for Take a Little Ride, and teach me that instead of the you’re doing. “When you’re writing the pressed to extract the juices. The juice is then inoculated for Best Country Song with guitar,” he says. “And that’s what Rayburn songs, when you’re creat- with yeast to begin fermentation. The yeast will consume the track Pretty Baby. “I’ve done a lot in sound brought to the table,” he ing them, you get a buzz the sugars in the juice converting it to alcohol. Canadians The nominated album is and as a player too. I’ve says. in your head kind of what tend to like dryer wines so fermentation is allowed to run the first of a trilogy titled spent 20 years seeing the This is where the lessons it’s supposed to sound like. through all the natural sugars. Malolactic fermentation is Songs For Old Men. world as a guitar player,” “morphed” into something With the guys that are part a secondary fermentation performed on most red wines Volume two is set to says Blake. different; Third Time Lucky of the co-operative, and and on some whites, primarily Chardonnay. Not using release February 2020 and “Even to this day, I do was not necessarily going to hopefully other people go- yeast this time but a desirable bacterium called…wait for volume three is planned for mastering. I used to be a be a band, he says. ing forward, I didn’t have it…Oenococcus oeni. This process can sometimes occur Summer 2020. mixer in Nathan Phillips Blake began to have to teach them their parts. naturally but more often by inoculation. Malic acid is tart The collaborative music Square for the DuMaurier another role, “aside from They listen to the songs, tasting, much like the skin of a green apple. Lactic acid is project started when Ko- Jazz Festival. I’ve done being a technical teacher, they listened to what I was softer tasting and gives the wine a rounder, more oily mouth zachenko started guitar les- some serious stuff, and so that Terry could carry on playing, and they put the feel. In the case of Chardonnay, lactic acid gives a buttery sons in town with Rayburn worked with guys like Phil and work on himself. There right parts in. And that’s flavour from diacetyl which is a byproduct of the chemical Blake. Ramone and some major were a few other people where it became kind of reaction. “I was taking guitar les- producers.” in and out, you know, who kind of special.”

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Monday Sept. 23 the Virgil Volunteer Firefighters donated $500 on behalf of Mike Falk to Ronald McDonald House Hamilton from proceeds raised from their car show barbecue last month. Their next fundraiser will be the annual Turkey Raffle NOTL HEROES in December. (Supplied photo)

POPS! 1: WEST SIDE STORY in concert Sat. October 5 at 7:30 PM & Sun. October 6 at 2:30 PM FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre niagarasymphony.com Page 15 October 3, 2019 SPORTS

NOTL celebrates Canadian tennis player Bianca Andreescu

A drum roll set the scene for the unveiling of a new banner at Memorial Park last Thursday. Niagara -on-the-Lake Tennis Club members took time between Wednesday evening matches to be the first club in Canada to honour Bianca Andreescu, by naming a court after her. The athletes joined in a verbal drum roll, led by Chautauqua resident Ty Tribe Sherlock on his snare drum. As the drumming reached a thundering crescendo, Club President Wendy Dell and Hans Paul from the Town of NOTL pulled the strings to expose the banner. SUPPLIED PHOTO

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Top: WOOFs league members toast to another great season on the links at NOTL Golf Club. Middle: NOTL Golf Club pro Billy Simkin presents Doug Garrett with the annual Legends Cup. Bottom: Ted Wiens, Bob Thompson and Gerry Shelly. BILL KATRYNUK/SUBMITTED THANK YOU! From The Board of Directors of RiverBrink Art Museum Inc. Thompson, Wiens, Shelly big Platinum Level Sponsors GEOFFREY & LORRAINE dogs in WOOFs competitions Paul & Valerie HANCOCK JN I AOG A RYA - O N - T H E - L ARK E

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Bob Thompson was crowned the winner of the annual Woofers Cup competition at the NOTL Golf Club’s 2019 WOOFs League finale. The Tuesday recreational league, organized by Bill Katry- nuk, Ken Burr and Don Cruikshank, wrapped up its season with a gourmet lunch and prize presentation on Sept. 25. Other WOOFs winners with a minimum of 10 scores submitted throughout the summer included Ted Wiens (Top Dog Advertising inquiries? for handicap average) and 92-year-old Doug Garrett, who Email [email protected] won the Legends Cup competition, for golfers over age 80. Gerry Shelly won the Golden Dog trophy in the seniors or call Rob at 905.246.4671 competition played over two successive weeks. Runner-up was Cam Calder and Ian Adams placed third. Page 16 October 3, 2019 FEATURED

NOTL Writers’ Circle: Moonlight with Tom Thomson

Marla ignored their com- Then she ducked under the plaints and glanced back water and disappeared. at Thomson, her favourite It’s amazing how far they artist, captured for all time, can swim like that under- in a bronze sculpture. water, Marla thought. She She wondered if she was marked the spot where the losing her mind. loon vanished, and scanned Thomson sat on a sunny the lake to catch the mo- stump, oblivious to the ment when she surfaced. tourists. His dark hair A little farther away, the Sharon Frayne fell over his forehead and water rippled and a black NOTL Writers’ Circle he clenched a pipe in his head popped up. The loon Moonlight with Tom Thomson painting. SUPPLIED mouth. His eyes met hers ruffled her wing feathers, Part One and held them. Marla put then relaxed and drifted in He splash-landed and swam in Huntsville, her son had bed. “When it runs out?” her arm around his shoul- the breeze. to the female. He circled placed a brochure. For a “The government will Tom Thomson winked as der, leaned against him and Marla’s family didn’t like her, dipping his neck to retirement home. take over,” he’d said. Marla tucked a daisy into took a selfie. the loons. When the birds and fro. The female hooted “Lots to do there, Ma,” he “You’ll be ok.” the open paint-box on his The sky darkened and serenaded at sunset, her and preened. They came said. “Maybe you could take “Maybe I’ll have a fling lap. She did a double-take a storm rumbled in the family complained. close together. Nudged and up oil painting. You like and take a world cruise.” and stepped back. There distance. “That sounds like a bunch circled. They headed for a that Group of Seven stuff so He laughed, “Go for it. was a discordant crash be- “Ma, we’re leaving,” her of werewolves,” her son small island in the middle much.” Better that... than sitting hind them, and she flinched son said. “A thunderstorm’s said. of the lake. One afternoon, Her daughter-in-law said, drooling at a retirement and looked over her shoul- coming. We’ll drop you off “Like someone’s being when she was out canoeing, “If you moved there, you home.” der. Her family was banging at the cabin and head back murdered,” her daughter-in- Marla had noticed their nest might meet a new guy. Do “I might kill myself... if on the rainbow-painted to Toronto.” law said. there, in the reeds among you ever think about that... you die.” She rolled onto piano in the middle of the *** “It’s too scary for me,” the rocks. The male had maybe marry again?” her side and stared at him. patio outside the Civic Cen- Marla perched on the her granddaughter said. “I made a bee-line for the ca- Marla wondered if her “That’s a stupid idea,” tre in Huntsville. edge of the red Muskoka wanna go home.” noe and his red eyes glared. daughter-in-law imagined he said and turned out the “Ma, come on, let’s go... chair on her dock and raised After they’d left for To- He circled the canoe. Marla her with a random Viagra light. we’re bored,” her son said. a glass of merlot to the set- ronto, Marla researched the knew he didn’t like her be- popping dude. What a joke. “We should plan to go to- He waved at the colourful ting sun. The summer storm Internet. She was positive ing so close. Maybe the kids were gether. Things will be easier mural covering the brick had blown over and she was the loons were communicat- Just like the kids. They worried they’d lose their that way,” she said. wall behind him. “We’ve alone. Somewhere out on ing to each other. said she needed to move on. inheritance, if she did. He hadn’t stuck to her seen enough of these damn the lake, a loon called. She She heard a laughing Perhaps they thought she’d Would Brady mind? He’d plan. Group of Seven paintings lifted her binoculars and waver, and the big male bird become a burden. Perhaps been careful with their She raised the binoculars to last a lifetime.” Her scanned the water. There it appeared in the eastern sky. it was time to plan for the finances. Their investments again and watched the star daughter-in-law nodded. was, like magic, the female Marla’s skin prickled. She future. were supposed to last until of Venus rising above the Her granddaughter’s fist abruptly appeared a few understood what he was On the kitchen table, she was ninety. trees. pounded up and down the yards away. The loon dipped saying. beside the art gallery “What then?” she’d asked To be continued keyboard. her head, searching for fish. “I’m coming home, babe.” pamphlets she’d picked up him one night as they lay in next week…

Cooking with Collin : Pumpkin cookies

Collin Goodine/Special to The Lake Report Directions: As a chef and caterer, the fall harvest season is one of the most exciting and fun times of Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C). Combine the year. The fruits and vegetables being produced in back yard gardens throughout Niaga- flour, baking powder, baking soda, cin- ra are full of dark, complex and versatile flavours. The vegetables lend themselves to many namon, nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt; cooking applications, and with each technique, new textures and tastes emerge. One of my set aside. favourite vegetables to cook with is squash because of its many varieties and flavours. Right In a medium bowl, cream together but- here in Niagara, on East and West Line, the Lee family has been growing pumpkins (a type ter with white and brown sugar. Add of squash!) for years, bringing new and exciting types of squash for us to enjoy. Whether pumpkin, egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla to you’re carving pumpkins, making a beautiful soup, or roasting for Sunday dinner, they have butter mixture, and beat until creamy. Mix a squash for you. Stop by the pumpkin farm this year and grab yourself a pie pumpkin, and in dry ingredients. Once mixed, scoop instead of making traditional pumpkin pie, why not try this spicy, aromatic, and soft cookie with a spring-loaded ice cream scoop. that will pair nicely with a warm beverage on a cool autumn day. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in preheated oven. Cool cookies, then drizzle glaze Ingredients: 1/2 cup brown sugar with fork. Icing is optional. You also 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup canned pumpkin puree can drizzle chocolate or dust with icing 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 egg sugar and cinnamon. 1 teaspoon each: baking soda, ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons vanilla extract For glaze: Combine confectioners sug- 1/2 teaspoon each: ground nutmeg, ground cloves, salt 2 cups confectioners sugar ar, milk, melted butter, and 1 teaspoon va- 1/2 cup butter, softened 3 tablespoons milk nilla. Add milk as needed, to achieve 1 cup white sugar 1 tablespoon melted butter drizzling consistency. Page 17 October 3, 2019 FEATURED Exploring Photos: with Jim Smith Exclusive to The Lake Report

British Home Children

My grandmother was an orphan taken from a work house in England by the Bernardo Home. Dr. Thomas John Bernardo was good friends with George Bernard Shaw, who paid to have all the orphaned children’s pictures taken. This image is a portrait of my grandmother that was paid for by Shaw. My grandmother Cecilia was sent to Canada in 1911 and, after being rejected by a number of families, she ended up in Niagara and lived with the Davey family. The Daveys had a butcher shop in town which today is the Just Christmas store. The Daveys were good to her and it was while living with them that she met my grandfather, who was delivering groceries for McClelland’s store on Queen Street.

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must relate to a neighbourhood average. In application this does not produce Design a row of houses with identical height, but rather avoids both the dominat- review ing visual and shadowing Streetscape with Intuitive Respect for Neighbours. BRIAN effects of a house that is guidelines MARSHALL much taller as well as the attention-drawing void Brian Marshall drawings for all sides of the ing, plus one person owning space created above a sig- Featured building accurately show- a business in the town; to nificantly shorter building. ing materials of choice and ensure compliance with the The result is a generally In my opinion article last colour. details contained within the harmonious height line on week, I suggested NOTL 2. Material cut-sheets on Guidelines (which includes, the streetscape with enough would be well served by exterior building materials. amongst other items, a list variation to be interesting adopting “design review 3. Landscape plan and of acceptable exterior clad- while eliminating visual guidelines” similar to schedule of plantings with ding materials and ‘recom- dominance and/or interrup- hundreds of other munici- plant details. mended’ native plant spe- tion caused by any single palities in North America. 4. Perspective streetscape cies) and generally conform building in the overall So, let’s take a quick look rendering which includes to a series of identified composition. at some of the content from adjacent structures. architectural standards. All of the components both American and Cana- 5. Photographs of the We can illustrate the of a ‘good’ set of Design Advertising inquiries? dian examples. site’s existing conditions impact of this review Review Guidelines are Email [email protected] In Ashland Massachu- and those of the surround- process by looking at one focussed on producing a or call Rob at 905.246.4671 setts, an application for a ing properties. of the architectural items: single result: the mainte- permit to construct a new This information is as- height. Ashland’s Guide- nance of unique and/or spe- build or a renovation involv- sessed by a Design Review lines specify that the height cial community streetscapes ing an addition must be ac- Committee; a body com- of a new building should be while ensuring every house companied, at a minimum, prised of 4 profession- generally consistent with (or building) has an equal by the following: als with backgrounds in those of adjacent struc- opportunity to shine. 1. Building elevations architecture, landscape tures and, when there is an Next week, we’ll draw on and rendered presentation architecture, or engineer- existing height variance, it a Canadian example. Page 18 October 3, 2019 Niagara’s History Unveiled is on break this week. We will return next week with another great story about Niagara-on-the-Lake’s history. FEATURED Can’t wait? Head over to www.niagaranow.com for more great stories. Four wineries and a bicycle

Tim Taylor Thomas Bright. Suffice it to along Stone Road. The Lake Report say, almost 150 years later, The Stratus winery both the company, and the gained early notoriety as It would be almost im- industry, have come a long Canada’s first winery to possible to complete a sat- way. achieve a Leadership in isfying summer walkabout Jackson-Triggs, with Energy and Environmental Reporter Tim Taylor, with his wine walkabout peloton, Kate (right) and Stephen Fish, in to the wineries around eight other well-known Design (LEED) designa- front of Jackson-Triggs Winery. SUPPLIED Niagara-on-the-Lake. Canadian wineries, are tion. So, we did the next now owned by Arterra As you open the massive cated. Knowledgeable, is studying for a number balsamic vinegars. best thing — we rode our Wines, a wholly-owned doors to enter the retail and wine-passionate staff. We of advanced wine industry We had a moment with bicycles. subsidiary of the Ontario tasting area, that design learned a lot.” accreditations. He really Jane — Joe was in the I was joined by our Teachers’ Pension Plan (no, achievement is evident An important note. If knows his stuff. vineyard with the field crew daughter Kate, an acting Kate and Stephen don’t get from the huge, south-facing your party includes one or Big Head markets 37 dif- — to talk about wines, tast- elementary school principal free wine). Arterra means windows that overlook the more beer lovers, and what ferent wines, with a number ing and her cooking school. in St. Catharines and her “earth” in Italian. patio and vineyards beyond. group doesn’t, it’s here on offer at the tasting She reminded us that her husband, Stephen, a Grade When the winery opened David, our tasting guide on the tour that you can counter. You get the feeling Joe started his working life 5 teacher in Niagara Falls. in 2001, the dramatic and seven-year veteran of make them happy. Before if you really showed inter- in a business suit and tie in It was their last summer architecture and production the Stratus story, adds to you cross Stone Road, at est, Jakub would open just Calgary. hurrah before the back-to- design wowed the commu- the design leadership saga, the traffic lights, take a about anything for you. After a mid-career epiph- school frenzy. nity and the industry alike. explaining the gravity-flow brief left turn to sample We tried: 2017 Chenin any, he jumped corporate We chose four wineries Today it seems a little winemaking process, the the wares at Oast House Blanc “Raw” (fermented ship, ending up at a British within the Niagara Lake- tame, as new winery after environmentally sensitive Brewery (www.oasthouse- in large concrete vats; Columbia winery. Then it shore sub-appellation (an new winery, attempts to field practices, water and brewers.ca). Call it a palate minimal intervention; large was on to oenology school area descriptor for wine re- outdo the last. heating management, and cleanser. cluster fermentation), 2017 in Australia and the last gions with similar climate Kevin, a Niagara Col- the list goes on. Big Head Wines (www. Big Head Red, 2017 Pinot 20-plus years in Niagara and soil characteristics). lege tourism management David also tells us the bigheadwines.ca), less than Noir and 2016 Petit Verdot. nurturing their dream. There are 10 wineries on student and part-time story of the Stratus signa- a kilometer along Hunter The Chenin Blanc and Before we tasted a the Niagara Lakeshore, 99 tasting consultant, puts ture wines, simply named Road, is our next stop. Petit Verdot captured our 2018 Robust Rosé, a 2016 across the entire Niagara us through our paces. He Red and White, and how If you heard about Big attention. Gewürztraminer and a 2016 Peninsula. tells us the winery harvests they are “assembled.” Head wines from a friend, We liked the simplicity Meritage (our highlight), Our criteria? The cycling grapes from 11 acres on the It seems, throughout the that’s exactly the way of the Big Head offering. we had a late, light lunch needed to be brief, easily winery property, 600 acres growing season, Jean-Lau- Jakub Lipinski, Big Head “Wow, very knowledgeable. on OLiV’s sunny patio — accessible and incidental to near the Niagara airport rent Groux, Stratus’ well- Wines’ proprietor, wants it. Friendly and really ap- a flavourful mushroom the winery visits. And there and over 1,300 acres culti- known winemaker and his “We pretty much only mar- proachable.” bisque, and a cheese and had to be at least a little vated by other growers. team, stalk the vineyards ket by word of mouth,” he Our final stop, takes us charcuterie antipasto board. food available along the We share a flight of — they have six white and says as he readies a large to Strewn Winery (www. We agreed that Strewn way to soak up the wine. four wines: 2018 White 10 red grape varieties to tasting kit for a restaurant strewnwinery.com), along and OLiV are a great all- We gathered on a clear Meritage, 2018 Sparkling choose from — searching tasting experience in St. to the end of Hunter Road, round stop, showcasing and brisk morning at Moscato, 2017 Pinot Noir for the perfect grapes for Catharines he will be lead- turning right on Four Mile interesting wines, crafted Sweet’s and Swirl’s Café and 2016 Gewürztraminer. each year’s blend. Stratus ing later in the day. Creek Road to the Lake- with personality, and a at the community centre. The Gewürztraminer is our uses only estate-grown Jakub’s father, An- shore. satisfying place for a brief Lots of parking and we had favourite of this visit. grapes from the 55 acres drzej, is the winemaker. Strewn Winery first lunch. a chance, over coffee, to It’s too early for food, but surrounding the winery. Andrzej made his first planted grapes in 1997 on On the final leg of our finalize our strategy. we take a look at the light After up to two years ag- wine as the head wine- 10 acres surrounding the tour, riding along Lake- Kate and Stephen had menu, offered from noon, ing and regular sampling of maker for another winery former Niagara Canning shore Road back into town, taken one look at their flat in the Entourage Room and the wines, the winemaking in 1998. Since then he has Company. Grapes from this we passed Sunnybrook bicycle tires and decided to the patio in good weather: team creates the blends that acted as opening-winemak- acreage and 16 local grow- Estate Winery (www.sun- rent wheels at Zoom Lei- cheese and charcuteries, will highlight the year’s er for many Niagara winer- ers are the foundation of nybrookwine.com), best- sure (www.zoomleisure. salad, soup, grilled cheese. unique selection. ies. He opened his own, on their wines. known for its fruit wines com) on Mississauga Street. Another time. David offers us four the current site, in 2015. It’s still a labour of love and ciders. Worth a stop, if They report the process Before we mount up for wines to showcase their It won’t be long before for Joe Will, president and you have time. was efficient, fast and af- the next stop, we pause to library: 2017 Sauvignon the family has another winemaker, and his wife As we returned the rental fordable; and an easy ride chat about our thoughts. Blanc — an old-world small winery in Vineland Jane Langdon, who also bikes, we agreed we had to our meeting point. “It certainly is a large Sancerre style, 2017 and it has plans to open a operates the Wine Country achieved our goals: We First stop, just along the operation and really well- Weather Report Char- permanent facility on Four Cooking School out of the got a little exercise. We walking path on Niagara designed for visitors. You donnay — unfiltered and Mile Creek Road. re-imagined former can- discovered a few stretches Stone Road was Jackson- really feel immersed in the bottled on the lees, 2016 Big Head harvests 20 per ning factory. of quiet road. We tasted a Triggs(www.greatestatesni- experience.” Cabernet Franc and Semil- cent of its grapes from its Another drawing card good sampling of the wines agara.com). On to Stratus Vineyards lon Botrytis — late harvest. own holdings. Eighty per at Strewn is OLiV Tapas our local wineries are most The lineage of Jackson- (www.stratuswines.com). The Chardonnay and cent come from trusted lo- Bar and Tasting Room proud of. And we learned a Triggs goes all the way You can see Stratus from Semillon were our high- cal growers. (www.olivtapasnotl.com), great deal about how they back to 1874 with the Jackson-Triggs, above the lights of the visit. Talking to Jakub is fun, an independent restaurant are made. founding of the Niagara flourishing vines, just a few After-thoughts about if a little daunting. He was highlighting the company’s Pretty much a win all Falls Wine Company by hundred metres on the path Stratus: “Very sophisti- a business major and now wide array of olive oils and around. Page 19 October 3, 2019 COMMUNITY

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MEMORIAM The Golden Plunger With Betty and Jane Elisabeth Dyck De Simone Vineyards

Dyck, Elisabeth – entered into her eternal rest, peacefully, with family at her side, at Heritage Place in Virgil on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. Elisabeth Dyck, aged 95 years, Wells of Hope celebrated its Passion event at Chateau des Vincenzo De Simone, winemaker accepts Gold Plunger award. THE GOLDEN PLUNGER loving wife of the Charmes Sept. 13. SUPPLIED PHOTO/GREG DOW late Henry Dyck (2014). Loving mother of Elizabeth De Simone Vineyards is located in the heart of (Denis) Wiebe, Henry (Nettie), John (Kathy), Neta Niagara-on-the-Lake within the Four Mile Creek (Ron) Willms, and Martin. Also survived by many Appellation. This boutique winery focuses on quality grandchildren and great grandchildren. Elisabeth was from the vineyard to bottle. De Simone uses the the second oldest of eight siblings: Maria deceased, emblem of a horse as a symbol of strong motivation John (missing in action), Anna, Willy, Henry that carries one through life. Well, you know what deceased, Margaret, and Peter. motivates us and carries us off? Weak bladders The family will receive friends at Cornerstone and the need to report all the Golden Plunger Community Church, 1570 Niagara Stone Road, Virgil, award-winning bathrooms. The winery carries its on Thursday, Oct. 3 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday, quality from the vineyard to the bottle and from the Oct. 4 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral boutique to the bathrooms. Someone there loves service at 10:30 a.m. If desired, memorial donations posting paper signs. Outside there is one informing to Radiant Care Pleasant Manor or The Gideons you that there is a camera on you as you stand by would be appreciated. A special thank you to all the adobe oven. There is also a sign taped above Heritage Place staff for their excellent, loving, and the commode instructing you to not climb on and compassionate care during M om’s stay in long-term squat. We didn’t need to know the circumstances care. Online condolences at tallmanfuneralhomes.ca. Sweets & Swirls Liam and James Cadeau at the Farmer’s that prompted putting the sign up. We were told Market at The Village on Saturday. BRITTANY CARTER it was an ongoing problem. The sign likely created some colourful wine tasting banter. De Simone can now post a new sign in its bathroom.

Artifact of the Week 3/5 Gold Plungers with the Niagara Historical Society & Museum Exclusive to The Lake Report Last week’s artifact was a wall sconce dating to ca. 1810 that IDDLE ME THIS: belonged to St. Mark’s Anglican Church. Its main purpose R was to reflect light without scorching the walls of the building. Aside from the powder magazine in Fort George, this I begin with T, I end with T, church is the one of the few structures in the historic town and I have T in me. What am I? of Niagara (Niagara-on-the-Lake) that predates the War of 1812. As the church walls were constructed out of sandstone taken from the cliffs along the upper Niagara River, it did not Last Week: David’s father has three sons: burn with the rest of the village when the Americans retreat- Snap, Crackle and ___? ed in December 1813. The church was fully renovated from Answer: David. the destruction of war in 1827 and it was consecrated. This Answered first by: Dinorah Centeno sconce remained in St. Mark’s until 1843. Also answered correctly by: Julia Klassen, This week’s clue: Cathy Watson, Margie Enns, Evan Ganski, Jason Clements, Rod Falk, Marion Briston, You won’t see me sailing on the seven seas but I’m docked at Katie Reimer, Jaco Willms, Pat Braun your Thanksgiving table. Email answers to [email protected] for a chance to win a prize. Send answers, with your name, to [email protected]. Page 20 The October 3, 2019

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FEATURED LOCAL STORY Bon Apetit: Author makes French cuisine ‘approachable’ in new book

Brittany Carter “He would tell me, ‘OK, this The Lake Report would appeal to the Canadian/ American people, and maybe this Audrey Le Goff is on a mission to wouldn’t,’ which was good because make authentic French cuisine more I grew up eating French – my pal- approachable – a feat she’s accom- ate maybe is a bit different. So, plished with the release of her new something that is very appealing cookbook, Rustic French Cooking and sounds delicious to me, maybe Made Easy. it’s not for people here.” The book, which she dedicates When asked to pick a favourite “To my beloved France,” will be recipe from the book Le Goff says available at all major book retailers she couldn’t choose. However, she Oct. 8 and features 60 handpicked says she has a sweet tooth, so recipes she says represents the anything near the back of the book French home cooking she grew up wins her favour. Her taste also var- eating in Brittany, France, and sur- ies by the time of year, she adds. rounding region. “I guess it depends on the season. “My goal with this book is to This one called a fougasse. It’s like show people that French cuisine a French focaccia. It’s really great is not that difficult. It can be very to make in the summer, it’s really easy.” easy.” She says she wanted to break the Creating the book was a learning cliché of French food; it’s not all experience for Le Goff, and though rich pastries and crepes. she says she’s going to enjoy the The book showcases many release of this book now and isn’t comfort foods, like meat dishes and thinking about another at the mo- stews, as well as some of her favou- ment, she isn’t going to rule out the rite desserts. All ingredients can be Audrey Le Goff shows off her new cookbook, which will be available for possibility of publishing more in found locally, so there’s no need to purchase Oct. 8. BRITTANY CARTER the future. be intimidated, she says. In the meantime, she says she’s People “think they can’t do it and go,” she says. very happy about the book,” she going to continue blogging and they don’t have the ingredients here. Blogging is about more than just says. taking what she’s learned, But all the recipes I’ve done in the cooking, taking photos and writing, Le Goff says she moved to such as creating recipes with book I’ve purchased my groceries she says. With her background in Canada after meeting and falling in her readers’ needs in mind, from stores around here. All of the marketing she was well-equipped to love with her husband. He was from and building up what she’s ingredients are easy to find and not brand the blog and market herself the Niagara area and knew it well. already started. overly expensive, and with ap- to reach a wide audience, which “A few years ago, we got married Rustic French Cook- proachable steps,” she says. might be how a publishing company and we moved to Niagara-on-the- ing Made Easy can be Le Goff, who works full-time as discovered her so quickly. Lake. He grew up in St. Catharines preordered on Amazon the marketing co-ordinator for The After building readership of her and brought me to Niagara-on-the- now and will be in Exchange Brewery and has no for- blog over the first year, she was Lake a few times, and I really liked stores on Oct. 8. mal chef training, says she has been approached by Page Street Pub- it.” Visit her website passionate about French cooking lishing, which wanted to turn her The book reflects her life right Pardonyour- and sharing her recipes for as long recipes into a book. now: “I’m French, but I live in french.com for as she can remember. “It was pretty fast. I know a few Canada – and this is what I wanted a sample of About three years ago she moved bloggers who have been blogging to do. Authentic French recipes, but the recipes to Niagara-on-the-Lake with her for years and then they eventually you can make them here.” featured husband Marc Rocco, and began release a book. I was lucky enough When it came time to decide in her working on creating her food blog, that after one year they contacted which recipes to publish – she book. Pardon Your French, as a weekend me,” she says. started with a list of about 200 she hobby. She’s been showcasing her Her initial worries of working had to narrow down to 60 – her devotion to French cuisine alongside with an editor were put to rest once husband played an important role. a love for photography ever since. they began collaborating, she says. As she cooked and sampled the “I’ve always been cooking French It was stress-free and easy. finalists, she ran each dish by her food and I’ve always loved photog- “I feel like it was definitely a husband. His Canadian back- raphy. One day I just put the two to- good experience, professional and ground was vital in helping her gether and decided to start the blog. personal. It’s exactly what I wanted, make appropriate choices for a I had no idea where it was going to and I have no regrets about it. I’m North American audience.