Windsor Life Magazine September 2015

PUBLISHER/EDITOR Robert E. Robinson

CONTRIBUTING Karen Paton-Evans

WRITERS Leslie Nadon

Dick Hildebrand

Shaun Garrity Kim Willis

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Carol Garant

ART DIRECTOR Michael Pietrangelo

PRODUCTION George Sharpe

PHOTOGRAPHERS Dick Hildebrand St. Louis Studio

Michael Pietrangelo

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Publisher’s Note

Remember how you felt as a student when school was let out for vacation and it seemed like summer would last forever?

That liberated feeling surfaces whenever I see kids doing the stuff my friends and I did during our endless weeks of freedom. Splashing in the lake. Racing our bikes. Sucking ice cream through the bottom of the cone. Doing that one amazing thing that would make each summer stand out from the rest in years to come.

I made one of those golden memories this summer with Carol, my best friend, wife and Windsor Life’s creative director. We and photographer, Jim Bailie, were attending a media day hosted by Top Guns, a group of local aviation enthusiasts and health care professionals who raise awareness of childhood cancers.

Top Guns put Jim, Carol and myself in antique planes a nd flew us in a formation over the Detroit River. Then a pilot strapped me into a jet and lifted me straight off the ground, pulling 3.2 Gs! I am proud to declare my new status as a Top Gun.

These dedicated flyers –my heroes –invite everyone to their Kids in Flight Charity Air Display & Airport Open House at Windsor International Airport on Sept. 13th. Courageous youngsters fighting cancer are taking to the skies Sept. 12th. Read about it in this issue.

Air travel is also in store for the Windsor Rotary Club, preparing for a mission trip to Africa, as well as local projects.

Try to keep up with Pam and Bill Seney and Maria and Roger Bramhall in our story of their trek to Hong Kong.

Race horses are once again flying around local tracks, thanks to the determination of the Lakeshore Horse Racing Associat ion.

Over at St. Clair College of Applied Arts & Technology, new president Patti France is settling in. I found her to have an abundance of credentials and personality.

Also in this issue is our chat with standup comedian Brian Regan before his upcoming Caesars Windsor show. Tour a stylish LaSalle family home. Peek into a new book about Windsor’s Maiden Lane.

Sept. 23 is last day of summer. Make every moment count!

Bob Robinson, Publisher

FIRST WOMAN PRESIDENT PATTI FRANCE ASSUMES ROLE OF SIXTH PRESIDENT OF ST.

CLAIR COLLEGE

STORY BY KIM WILLIS / PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY ST. CLAIR COLLEGE

STARTING AS A TRANSCRIPT CLERK in the Registrars Office at St. Clair College almost 30 years ago, Patti France never imagined that she would one day become President.

On September 1, 2015 France will take over as the sixth President of the college. She is excited about this new opportunity, although admits that it was not always in her career plans.

“As Senior Vice President of College Operations I love my job. I love the details, working with students and the overall diversity of the position. The college has allowed me to continually push outside my comfort zones and you need this to grow,” says France.

Over the years she has held a variety of positions including Administrative Assistant, Board Secretary, Computer Technologist, Teacher, Manager of Learning Resources, Chief Information Officer and Vice President Administration and Student Services.

Former St. Clair College President, Dr. John Strasser, recognized France’s strengths and abilities early during his tenure. France recalls that he visited her office in 2001 and asked her to be a part of the senior team. She initially declined the offer sharing that she enjoyed what she was doing. However, he persisted and continued

to give her additional responsibilities and positions. This eventually morphed into the role of Chief Information Officer.

“There was a lot that appealed to me about applying for the President position, and there was a lot that didn’t appeal to me since I loved my current position,” states France.

Although France has always been well respected by her peers, students and in the community, even she admits that the a mount of support that was shown both internally and externally for her application was overwhelming. Once she made up her decision to throw her hat into the ring France shared her goal with the St. Clair College Senior Management Team. They were extremely supportive as was her family.

A national search firm was responsible for selecting the successful candidate. It was a rigorous process with several s tages and interviews. A nerve-racking experience was intensified when France’s mother died in January 2015. Her first interview was scheduled for the day after the funeral. Although she could have cancelled France stepped up to the challenge, as she had done countless times throughout her career, and completed the interview.

“We had applicants from coast to coast who applied, but in the end Patti was deemed the best candidate and was unanimously endorsed by the Board as our choice. She brings a great deal of enthusiasm and dedication to the position and the college. A strong collaborative approach in everything she does, Patti will now take St. Clair College into even more partnerships with business, education and the public sector. Her education, experience and work ethic will lead the college to even greater heights, says Vince Marcotte, Chair, Board of Governors.

President, Dr. John Strasser, believes that France is the perfect choice for the position.

“I believe we are about to enter a new educational cycle in this country with a higher value on skill-based learning. Patti’s skills and knowledg e of the college system and information technology well-position her for success at both St. Clair College and the college system provincially,” states Dr. Strasser.

In February 2015 France found out she was the successful candidate and would become the first woman President of St. Clair College. “I think I was in shock when I learned the news. The Board

of Governors invited me to a meeting and I truly expected them to tell me that I wasn’t successful,” says France.

Staff, students, unions and community partners were thrilled by the announcement and look forward to working with France.

“Patti France has been an inspiration to support staff at St Clair College, especially the women. She worked hard throughout her years as an employee of the college starting as an OPSEU Local 137 member. As Local President I have had the opportunity to work closely with Patti resolving labour relation issues for over 11 years. Time has built a relationship of trust and the ability to resolve issues. I personally know what Patti brings to the table as College President and she will work hard as she has in the past to maintain the labour relations and her focus will be the success of the staff and students of St C lair College. Her success was no accident. It was her perseverance, meeting challenges, continuously learning, open mind, sacrifice and most of all her love of what she is doing,” says Florry Foster, Local 137 President.

France knows that there will be enormous demands and challenges over the next five years in her position. Her priorities include

Clockwise from above: Mike Silvaggi, Registrar, Kevin Corriveau, Faculty Member, Patti, Ron Seguin, VP Global Training; Patti with her son Steven; Patti and husband Don France; Patti proudly takes the podium at the press conference announcing her appointment of President; Patti with Director of HR, Sherry Sharon attend the Dragon Boat Races; Patti at the Schlegel Lounge dedication ceremony with Dr. John Strasser and Ron and Barb Schlegel; Patti and Dr. John Strasser.

a balanced budget for the college and academic excellence. She is also looking forward to further developing and enhancing relationships with community partners.

One of the largest partners includes the University of Windsor.

“I’m not about negativity,” states France. “We have done a lot of great things with the university and I truly believe that there is room for both post-secondary institutions in th is region. There are tremendous opportunities with the college and the university working together. I hope to strengthen our partnerships and articulation agreements with the University of Windsor and other post-secondary institutions.”

University President Alan Wildeman was one of the first to congratulate France on her new role. “I look forward to working with her as we continue to build on the great s ynergies between the College and University.”

In addition, France is excited about working with the Chatham campus that has grown substantially over the last decade. “We need to make a better effort at making our students at both campuses feel included.”

France recalls her own experience when she was completing her Masters of Adult Education degree at St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia. She had the opportunity to do a three-week residency and felt that it was an invaluable experience in connecting students and the institution. She would like to have students at St. Clair College have a similar experience.

Although she has many strengths that she will bring to the role of President, France believes that her two biggest assets are her attention to detail and her ability to listen.

“You can learn a lot by listening. People see you as approachable when you listen. Even offering an opportunity to vent can be productive.”

Outgoing Student Representative Council President Sarah Ryrie states " Patti has always puts the needs of the students first. She always had a listening ear in our monthly meetings with our student government and strived to ensure the quality of our education was second to none in the province. We are grateful for what she has done for our students and excited about what she will achieve in the future for our College."

As a community college with 8,300 fulltime students, 85,000 alumni, 65 administration staff, 278 faculty, 224 support staff and 560 full-time staff, France knows the important role St. Clair College plays in the community.

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excellence is by working together with our community partners and encourage their involvement. We couldn’t have accomplished everything over the last several years without the assistance and involvement of community partners.”

France notes the Toldo Health Sciences Building as a great example of partners coming together to achieve excellence. This $32 million project came in on time and on budget under her management. She credits the input of Windsor Regional Hospital colleagues with creating a state-of-the-art facility.

“Program advisors from the community volunteered their time and expertise to assist us in outfitting the facility with high quality equipment that would be attractive to students and valuable to the community. This demonstrates how much people care about this community.”

France als o practices what she preaches. She is currently on the Board of Directors at Windsor Regional Hospital and Connecting Windsor-Essex.

In addition, she is part of a small group of women who are involved with “Women Leading Women.” This group comprised of women leaders work together to mobilize the caring power of women to advance the common good in our communities.

“Since joining the Windsor Regional Hospital Finance committee in 2012 and the Board of Directors in 2014, Patti has demonstrated why she was selected as President of St. Clair College. She has demonstrated insight into issues, intelligence, excellent communication skills and respect for her peers. These are natural skills for Patti that will serve her well as President,” states Bob Renaud, Chair Board of Directors, Windsor Regional Hos pital.

One of the advantages of having France as President is the seamless transition that will occur. As a member of the senior team, France has had the opportunity to build strong, trusting relationships with key players at the municipal, provincial and federal levels.

“Patti is the full package - smart, dedicated, and hard working. She will do great things for St. Clair College,” states Drew Dilkens, Mayor of Windsor.

When she is not busy working at the college, France enjoys spending time with her husband Don and her 25-year old son Steven who is completing his second year of studies at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University.

Many would be surprised to know that one of her chosen activities for stress relief is snowmobiling. She also enjoys running and is known to be a great shopper.

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Recent changes to Ontario’s Estate Administration tax rules (probate tax) will affect you! Administration has passed from the Ministry of the Attorney General to the Ministry of Finance. The new Estate Information Return and the application for a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee are now required.

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“NO COMEDIAN IN THE WORLD SAYS, ‘Yeah, I want to follow Brian Regan,’” fellow funnyman Chris Rock has observed.

Brian will be taking the stage, solo, at the Colosseum at Caesars Windsor at 9 pm on Friday, August 28th. The stand-up comedian’s credits include TV specials, CDs and DVDs showcasing his sidesplitting style of stand-up and a cameo in Chris Rock’s latest movie.

David Letterman said of Brian: “I’ll take all of that guy you got…Very funny man.” The host of the Late Show With David Letterman backed up his claim by handing Brian the mic on 28 episodes, more than any other comic in the show’s long history.

Windsor Life chatted with Brian during a break on his tour.

WL: On Jerry Seinfeld’s web series, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, Jerry called you “a straight up goofball.” How do you describe yourself?

BR: If Jerry Seinfeld calls me a straight up goofball, then I’m going to go with what Jerry Seinfeld says. It’s sort of like your boss telling you what your title is and you go, well, okay, I guess

Appearing in more episodes than any other comic on David Letterman’s Late Show With David Letterman, stand-up comedian Brian Regan is performing for one night only at the Colosseum at Caesars Windsor on Friday, August 28th.

STORY BY KAREN PATON-EVANS PHOTOGRAPHY BY JERRY METELLUS

that’s what I am. I’m very honoured that Seinfeld likes what I do. It was very playful, the way he put that. My most important job is being a daddy and then immediately after that, I like being a comedian. I have two kids: I have a 16 year old boy and an 11 year old girl. We’ve been out here [in Las Vegas] about 11 years now. We moved here right around when my daughter was going to be b orn.

WL: What do you call Jerry – besides “Mr. Seinfeld”?

BR: I call him whatever he wants me to call him! First of all, he’s a comedy icon. I think a lot of people in the comedy world look up to him for his stand-up ability but also for what he’s accomplished with stand-up. It’s cool to see what the possibilities are with this career. [Seinfeld] kind of pushed it to the limit as far as the kind of success one can have. He had the number one show on television. He told me that his Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee was his way of being able to do exactly what he wanted. Prior to that point, anything he wanted to do always had some type of script involved. [Seinfeld] said some of his favourite times were just hanging around with comedians in a car, getting coffee. He was doing that one time – I forget who he was with, and he said, “Wait a second, this should be a show.” And it turned out to be quite successful.

WL: On Sept. 26th, you will have the distinction of having the first live stand-up special in Comedy Central history, with the world premiere of Brian Regan: Live from Radio City Music Hall. So, no pressure there!

BR: I can’t help every now and then wondering, “Wow. What if something goes awry?” But I c omfort myself by saying, “Wait a second. I do live shows every time I’m performing.”

Every time I hop on stage, it’s a live show in front of whatever that audience is. This just happens to be a much larger audience. You’ve got to go for things in life and so I’m excited to have the opportunity.

WL: When you’re on stage, you talk about how you feel in very human situations – like driving yourself to hospita l and trading in your #8 pain for two days of happy on morphine. In telling your funny stories, you look very natural and genuine. Are you pretty much the same guy offstage as we see onstage?

BR: For me, it’s important that for the comedy to work that the person the audience

is looking at is a real person that they can identify with. And so, it is me...or it’s sort of a portion of me. If I have frustrations in my life, I have to leave those aside. I think comedy is best when it’s rooted in reality. If you just did the goofy, silly parts, then it turns into buffoonery and it’s not quite as fun as seeing someone in their totality. I like to come off as someone who people would go, “Hey, I have a guy like this in my family or a guy like this in my neighbourhood or a guy like this at work. Or, I’m kind of like this guy.” So I just try to come off as real and then I observe the world in a way that maybe the average person doesn’t see it sometimes.

WL: Both you and your brother, Dennis, are known to be clean stand-up comedians who don’t punctuate your performances with profanity and off colour jokes. When starting out, did you make a conscious choice together about the style of comedy you would bring to the stage? Or were you just afraid your mom would wash out your mouths with soap if you slipped in swear words?

BR: Dennis and I don’t sit down and map out our careers together. In fact, I’m younger than he is but started doing comedy before him. I think the reason we perform the way we perform is just because it’s truthful and organic to us. What I was saying about it having to be rooted in reality: I just like to look at everyday things and try to get comedy out of them. That’s what feels normal to me. It’s not a mission statement. There are comedians out there who work blue or dirty and I think are great. Different paths for different people. Richard Pryor might be the b est comedian who ever lived and he worked blue. But it was truthful and organic for him. What I find weird is when somebody hits those buttons when you know they’re not really that blue offstage.

WL: You have been doing 80-plus shows annually for how many years now?

BR: Basically, I call it the Gilligan’s Island tour – there’s a hole in the boat and I don’t think I’m ever going to be off the road. I’ve been doing this for a long time and it’s been, gosh, probably closer to 100 shows a year. I work half the weekends of the year, 26 weekends, but I do four nights in every of those weekends, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. But, even though that’s a lot of shows, it’s also a lot of time off. So I have plenty of time off to do the daddy thing, too.

Are your kids helping you keep your comedy fresh?

BR: I try to be careful not to mine them and their behavior too much for comedy. I don’t want the kids to feel like I’m following them around with a notebook: “Do something funny so Daddy can get another five minutes of material.” I want them to feel like our life is our life and there is some privacy around it. I do refer to the fact that I have kids onstage and I might do a joke or two here and there. But I try not to cross the line into having the whole show about being a daddy because there are people in the audience who don’t have kids. I want it to be more about a person going through life and I want everyone to be able to relate.

WL: What then keeps comedy fresh for you?

BR: I just keep writing. For me, it’s more fun to run on virgin snow than to run on snow that has footprints all over it. The same with comedy. It’s fun to throw things out there that are either brand new or relatively new where you don’t quite yet know where the laughs are or if there are laughs at all. When new things come into the act, older things fall by the wayside. It’s just a gradual turning around of the material. Every couple of years, you end up basically with a new hour.

It’s fun for me. I made this mistake years ago: You can get complacent. You get to the point where you have an hour that’s pretty solid and you don’t want to venture from that. But you have to force yourself to be scared onstage.

WL: This year, you had a cameo in Chris Rock’s film, Top Five. Are you planning on doing more film work?

BR: I’m certainly open to it. That’s not my normal world nor do I necessarily put myself out there. Chris Rock was kind enough to ask me if I wanted to be involved with that and I was like, “Well, yeah!” I got some nice feedback a bout it so what I’m hoping is that Stephen Spielberg sees my little cameo and decides to offer me a trilogy. The phone hasn’t rung but I’m waiting!

WL: Hey, you just never know where your crazy career is going to take you, right?

BR: That’s right.

WL: Now of course, your career has included 28 performances on the Late Show With David Letterman. I’m figuring after all that, you probably have a healthy appreci ation for what made that show tick. What ▼

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ranks as #1 in your personal Top 10 Favourite Moments with David Letterman?

BR: As exciting as it was to do the first one, I’d say doing the last one was a great experience. I was honoured that he asked me to be on one of his final shows. I’m certainly no household name; most of the people he was asking to do the final shows were people that everybody knows. I don’t consider myself quite there. I know [Letterman] likes my stand-up and I’ve been honoured that he’s had me on the show so many times. So to be asked to be on one of his final episodes was extremely flattering. The fact that it went well made it even more fun.

WL: Last fall, you told Men’s Health Magazine that you had a glorious day eating 11 chocolate iced Krispy Kreme doughnuts – and that you are striving to eat a dozen in one sitting. That’s your goal: To go for the record. Now, you may realize that when you arrive in Windsor for your Aug. 28th show at the Colosseum, you will be in the Land of the Doughnut Eaters. Are you up for downing a dozen Canadian Doughnuts?

BR: “Well, the timing is not great because I’m actually trying to be healthy and get in shape for this [Comedy Central] special that’s coming up. The Canadian experience will be before that so it probably wouldn’t be the best idea for me to sit down and try to eat a dozen Canadian doughnuts. But maybe Sept. 27th, maybe the day after my special, I’ll celebrate by going to Windsor and eating a dozen doughnuts!

WL: Is there anything you want to tell your Windsor audience in advance of landing here?

BR: I love performing anywhere and everywhere. I really look forward to the audience there. I ’ve had a lot of fun with audiences in Canada and we’re doing that more and more lately. I’ve been adding British Columbia and Saskatchewan and all these places. I just like the way Canadians think comedically. They’re very good at filling in the blank. I always think with comedy, there are two people building the bridge: The comedian builds half the bridge and the audience builds the other half of the br idge. Comedians are always busy at work helping build their half of the bridge so it’s fun to be onstage going, “I guess we’re going to connect here with some comedy.”

Tickets for Brian Regan’s Aug. 28th show at the Colosseum start at $25 and are on sale now at caesarswindsor.com. WLM

Main: 519-969-9844 Toll Free: 1-866-422-7988 Web: www.shibleyrighton.com 2510 Ouellette Avenue, Suite 301, Windsor, Ontario N8X 1L4

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With the end of summer in sight, it’s a good time to reflect on the various ways your home life could have been enhanced by your own sunroom. Since Seaton Sunrooms designs, manufactures and installs their sunrooms right here in Windsor, they can help you determine what style and size of sunroom would best suit you and your house.

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GREY HAIR AND MUSCLES

Old Age Will Not Stop A Lakeshore Man From Lifting Hundreds Of Pounds

STORY/PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHAUN GARRITY

JERRY MARENTETTE, 59, IS A FATHER OF THREE and a grandfather of three. Most men his age are slowing down, vacationing and planning for retirement. Not Marentette. Instead of worrying about a pension, he’d rather shatter powerlifting records whenever the chance is available.

“Over my lifting career, which started in 1974, I’ve broken meet records, Ontario records and Canadian records,” says Jerry.

Th e strength sport referred to as powerlifting involves three specific exercises consisting of the squat, bench press and deadlift. In competition, you have three attempts to lift the maximum weight your body can handle. Competing in world competition is what Jerry was bred for.

With hundreds of records broken, numerous world titles, piles of trophies and countless certificates, many, including his fami ly, wonder just what more the middle-aged man can seek to accomplish.

Entering the front door of his backyard homemade facility, Power Pit Gym, Jerry smirks and says nonchalantly, “Yeah, I broke four records last month in Florida.”

In large letters, the Power Pit sign sits on the front lawn of his family home and can be seen by all who drive by. The home looks like a standard ranch, common in the Windsor -Essex County region. But when you step foot in the garage-looking gym, you can tell by all the trophies adorning almost every square inch of every wall that it is home to a champion powerlifter. The smell of sweat lingers in the air, weights are smashing and the hit AC/DC tune, Hells Bells, roars through two-six by nine speakers.

“We have music going on in the gym. It sounds like a morgue if we don’t,” says Jerry, laughing.

But this is home to more than just one Marentette powerlifting champion. “My brother and my sister competed and my wife competed at the Worlds. Her two brothers trained and competed but never went to the Worlds,” Jerry says.

His son, Jason Marentette, 27, competed also and in 2005 at the International Powerlifting Federation placed 5th in the world. “We had four [family members] in total that went to Worlds,” says Jerry.

In the older days, a grandfather would pass down his

Top: Powerlifting champion Jerry Marentette surrounded by hundreds of his trophies at the gym he owns in Lakeshore. Above: A newspaper clipping of Marentette in the 70s preparing for the worlds.

antique watch which was passed down from his father and so on. Instead of inheriting outdated items, Jerry shares the special recipe of pushing your body to the limit. Recently his 11-year-old granddaughter, Kiara Marentette, followed in the family footsteps. She said her grandpa convinced her into trying powerlifting.

“I started when I was nine,” says Kiara. In a teasing tone of voice, she says of p owerlifting: “It’s mostly what Grandpa is known for.”

That’s an understatement, according to Lakeshore mayor, Tom Bain. Lakeshore and many of its 35,000 citizens are more than familiar with the powerlifting legend.

“The council here in Lakeshore has recognized Jerry a couple times. He’s had such outstanding feats, originally breaking Canadian records, then going on and breaking all kinds of world records, ” says Mayor Bain. “He certainly has helped put Lakeshore on the map.”

Many people in the area believe Jerry to be the greatest Canadian powerlifter.

In Edmonton, in tribute to Wayne “The Great One” Gretzky, the city built a life-size bronze statue of the legendary NHL hockey player.

Pondering a local tribute, Mayor Bain says, “I don’t know about a statue, but certainly a sign saying home of Jerry Marentette, world record holder.”

“You see them in many towns, where you enter the towns. That’s something we as a municipality will be looking at.”

The town of Lakeshore is in the midst of recognizing the strength champion, but while that is still under consideration, another organization has already realized how significant Jerry is to the community as a top-notch competitor.

“Jerry Marentette actually is defi ned as both an incredible Hall of Fame athlete, but also an incredible Hall of Fame builder,” says Chuck Smith, vice chair of the Windsor Essex County Sports Hall Of Fame.

“He has developed other kids and opened up powerlifting for the disabled and the blind. That’s a building program for sport,” Chuck says.

The WECSHOF was first notified in 2013 about the man breaking records over the past four decades and still competing as a senior sportsperson. A nomination process begins every year with over 150 nominated names and Jerry’s was one of those names. After the selection committee reviewed all the applications, citing the ▼

powerlifter’s long list of achievements, the inducting of Jerry in WECSHOF was a “unanimous vote.” Chuck says, “It was no brainer.”

The Hall of Fame status is a label Jerry deserves, believes Roger Chauvin, 66, the man who moulded the then 114-pound wrestler into the record-breaking workhorse Jerry is to date. Roger says he remembers the first day the two met like it was yesterday.

He describes Jerry as a fairly thin, short in height, long haired adolescent whose only intention was to learn from a veteran experienced in powerlifting. Roger, at the time, was working at a gym and training others in the neighborhood. Shortly after their first encounter the two were off to the local YMCA gym.

“There are a lot of experienced lifters there. I basically showed him the right technique for each lift based on his body structure and capabilities,” says Roger.

Being employed in the fitness industry, Roger says he saw people come and go daily. “I didn’t think [Jerry] was going to stick with it.”

Jerry’s rippled physique outweighed the feeling of tentativeness Roger had felt for the then 17 year old teenager. “He was very flexible and very muscular,” Roger says. “He looked like an anatomy chart.”

It has been 41 years since that first day the men met in the garage. A lot has changed since then. Roger quit competing in 1983 but persistent Jerry kept at it and now may go down as one of the most prolific powerlifters from Canada. The longevity of Jerry’s career attracted a newer generation of powerlifters.

The times are changing and a younger strain of men are making their mark in the sport. Kelly Branton, 27, a man half Jerry’s age, is the up and coming star from Power Pit Gym.

Kelly is the number one ranked powerlifter in the country. He’s been with the gym for 7 years and credits Jerry’s hard work and dedication for producing champions like himself.

“He never stops competing,” 320-pound Kelly says. There is no timeframe to when Jerry will hang up the weight belt and call it quits. “I think he’ll do it for the rest of his life.”

Jerry will be turning 60 years old and says he plans to compete and break more records at the World’s in the 60 to 70 age class.

He will undoubtedly succeed.

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Wharram, who owns the ‘Uptown’ Leamington jewellery store with his wife and store manager, Evelin. “I think of the generations of families who have let us be a part of their life moments. They continue to choose Wharram’s Jewellery, not just because of our expertise or our personalized, professional customer service, but because history means something to them and they rely on the integrity of their jeweller.”

At the core of Wayne’s professionalism is his desire to serve and help others through the provision of superior client service and to enhance their life celebrations with the highest possible quality products. T diligently to build and maintain this kind of special, trusting relationship with their clients for 60 years.

Reflecting on the journey of his family’s business, Wayne recalls the skilled precision of his father and certified watchmaker, J. Russel Wharram, as he worked over his bench at home for five years. Then in 1955, Russel and his wife Gladys, opened a retail jewellery store in Uptown Leamington. Wayne’s career began in 1975 after graduating from the University of Windsor. He went on to earn Graduate Gemologist and Graduate Jeweller diplomas from the Gemological Institute of America.

Wharram’s Jewellery is presently located in a stately heritage building constructed in 1906 by the Union Bank of Canada. Wayne purchased the building from the Royal Bank of Canada in 1980. The secure historic “gem,” with turn of the century architecture, symbolizes the quality of the jewellery and service within. Numerous awards have been

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Kids with Cancer Take Flight Windsor Aviation Enthusiasts Give of Themselves

SEPTEMBER IS INTERNATIONALLY recognized as Childhood Cancer Awareness month, designed to bring the world’s attention to the impact of the numerous cancers that can afflict kids. In the Windsor area, 18 young people are actively receiving cancer treatment, while about 40 have followup care. And as these youngsters take their cancer journey, a special day has been set aside to bring some fun into their lives.

The Top Guns are local aviation enthusiasts and health care professionals who have come together to help raise awareness for childhood cancers. They’ve set aside two days for families to step into the world of aviation, at the same time helping educate the public about pediatric cancers.

Top Guns’ Kids With Cancer Take Flight is a special by invitation only event on Sept. 12th for children battling cancer and their families, friends and caregivers. The public is invited to the Kids in Flight Charity Air Display & Airport Open House on Sept. 13th.

Meant to point the community skyward in the fight against pediatric cancers, it’s quite the air display and will have a static display with both military and civilian aircraft on the ground at Windsor International Airport. Young guests are invited to get into the planes, check out all the cool dials and controls and talk to the pilots. They’ll also be exposed to numerous other aviation-themed exhibits and demonstrations, plus airplane and helicopter rides around the Windsor area. There’ll be a fun zone featuring air-crafts, a photo booth, kids’ karaoke, a magic show, face painting and more.

Opposite page, clockwise from bottom left: The Hulme family, Jennifer and Kevin with daughters Gracie and Maya; Chipmunks flying in formation with Carol and Bob Robinson aboard; Graham Rawlinson, Director of Flight Operations Jet Aircraft Museum.

This page, clockwise from left: The Stearman; Bob Robinson in the Jet Provost MK4 getting set for takeoff; briefing before the flights; Top Gun spokesman Paul McCann; the Jet Provost MK4 sitting on the tarmac at Windsor Airport.

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All the action takes place around the Canadian Historical Aircraft Association hangar near the western end of the airport. Daily operations at the Windsor airport will also be showcased. Gates open at 10 am each day and close at 4 in the afternoon.

Event costs are covered solely by corporate sponsors, including local WalMart stores and the aviation community at Windsor International Airport, allowing for most activities to be provided free of charge. Program founder and event chair Paul McCann, who works in the Windsor Regional Hospital, says “This provides the sick kids with a temporary reprieve from the experience of living with the disease.” He adds, “The impact of pediatric cancer is not only emotional and physical for the kids and the family, but there’s also the financial side.” Research has shown that in many instances, the cost through expenses related to care can be as high as a third of the family’s income.

Paul welcomes inquiries. The Top Guns are turning on the afterburners to get this event off the ground. Support is still needed for it to take flight. Potential sponsors, donors or people with questions can email paul@kidswithcancertakeflight.com.

The Top Guns have an unofficial partnership with the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario, a provincial agency that is involved in cancer care, education and research. For the past 12 years, POGO has funded a satellite clinic at the Met Campus of Windsor Regional Hospital which allows kids to stay in Windsor as opposed to going to London or Toronto for chemotherapy and other related services.

Locally, 10 year old Maya Hulme, daughter of Kevin and Jennifer Hulme of Lakeshore, has undergone treatment for a Medulloblastoma which was discovered at the base of her brainstem in 2012. It started when Maya occasionally experienced sickness in the mornings. The symptoms would disappear and she would be alright for a few days. Gradually, she lost her balance while riding her bike and had difficulty with her vision and catching a ball. After ab out a month of doctors’ appointments, a CT scan was ordered and the tumor was found. The little girl was helicoptered to London Health Sciences where surgery was performed by Dr. Adriana Ranger. To add a bit of levity to the situation, Kevin says, “Before the operation, she had beautiful, fire-engine red hair and now that it’s back after 55 weeks of chemotherapy, it’s blonde!”

Maya’s cancer is in remis sion but doctors are keeping a close watch. Regular visits are

scheduled in London and just recently, the family was at Sick Children’s Hospital in Toronto for a consultation about a problem with Maya’s ears. But, come September, Maya and her 6 year old sister Gracie will resume classes at the Lakeshore Discovery School and hopefully the family will be spared further difficulties. Naturally, the entire family will be on hand for the Kids With Cancer Take Flight festi vities at the airport.

A few weeks ago, Top Guns hosted members of the media in a promotional day to help draw attention to the devastating effects of pediatric cancer. Windsor Life publishers Bob and Carol Robinson, along with photographer Jim Bailie, took to the sky for a tour of the Detroit River. Bob and Carol rode in one of the two single-winged Chipmunk training planes housed at the Historical Aviation hangar, while Bailie was a passenger in the bi-winged Stearman.

Following that formation flight, Bob himself became a Top Gun after being hoisted skyward in a single-engine BAC Jet Provost MK4. Utilized by the Royal Air Force, the Jet Provost was the first aircraft in the world to be designed and used as an all-jet trainer which meant a student pilot with no previous flying experience started flight training on a jet from the very first day! The plane is housed at the Jet Aircraft Museum in London, Ontario and is the only one in Canada that’s still flying. Around the world, only five remain airworthy. It went into service in 1963 and was decommissioned in 1993.

Of his jet experience, Bob declares: “What a thrill. The power of the aircraft was incredible. Pulling over 3 G’s is a feeling I never thought I would experience.WOW!”

Hats off to Paul and his fellow Top Gun members for their efforts to bring a small measure of joy into the lives of young people who still want to be kids, but have no idea why they’ve been subjected to the pain of cancer and are therefore different from their peers.

The activities scheduled at the Windsor airport give these special young people their very own day to immerse themselves into the fascinating world of aviation, from years gone by to today.

September 13th is the public day for the Kids in Flight Charity Air Display & Airport Open House. Why not put it on your calendar?

Keep up to date about event activities and times at www.facebook.com/topgunskidswithcancertakeflight. WLM

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CAESARS WINDSOR AND WINDSOR REGIONAL HOSPITAL MET CAMPUS

Making a significant contribution to the Windsor Essex County Cancer Centre Foundation’s capital campaign, It’s In Your Jeans, Caesars Windsor has funded the purchase of high performance laboratory and diagnostic equipment that will aid in the processing of biopsy samples in the Dr. Richard Boyd Regional Comprehensive Men’s Health Program. In ap preciation, on July 2nd, a room in the lab services area at Windsor Regional Hospital’s Metropolitan Campus was named the Caesars Windsor Laboratory Conference Room. On hand for the $130,000 cheque presentation were Kevin Laforet, Regional President and CEO of Caesars Windsor; Dr. David Shum, Chief of Pathology; and Houida Kassem, Manager and Director of Development at the Foundation. To date, Cae sars Windsor has invested over $500,000 in local cancer care.

MEMORIAL CUP

Tyler Tullio, the son of Oshawa Generals owner Rocco Tullio, had a winning show and tell when he brought the Memorial Cup to classrooms at St. Williams Catholic Elementary School in Emeryville on June 23rd. Principal Joe Bachetti helped hoist the silver trophy during the visit. The Ontario Hockey League champs have won the cup five times, including this year when they defeated the Kelowna Rockets in the final.

THE HAIR LOFT

With 12 years of experience as half of Salon Cure, Stacey McLarty is pleased to unveil The Hair Loft at 7631 Tecumseh Rd. E., Windsor. Stacey, Jill, Cindy, Brittany, Andrea and Raewyn welcome everyone to the full service salon for hair care. 519-948-780. thehairloftwindsor.com.

YOPHORIA FROZEN YOGURT

Lynn Marentette welcomes everyone to her new Yophoria Frozen Yogurt, a self serve frozen yogurt shop and café that opened May 2nd. Family owned and operated at 5975 Malden Rd., LaSalle, Yophoria offers premium frozen yogurt and over 50 toppings. Smoothies, tea and organic Marley coffee are also on the menu. 519-972-0202. yophoria.ca.

URBAN HOME

Philip Chouinard, Interior Design Consultant, has joined Jodi Mason and her Urban Home team. Frequently recognized from his days at Icon for the Home, Philip honed his talents as a trend spotter during the past decade as a design director for Everyday Style, a national catalogue housewares and accessories company. He is now sharing design advice with clients in their residences, business and at Urban Home Furniture & Design Studio, located at 4409 Seminole, Windsor. 519-974-4663. urbanhomewindsor.com.

ANTONINO’S ORIGINAL PIZZA

Encouraging students to strive for good grades, Joe Ciaravino, owner of Antonino’s Original Pizza, promised a free slice of pizza to elementary and secondary school students who achieved one A or more on their report cards. In late June, 560 youth each enjoyed a Big Slice at Antonino’s flagship store in South Windsor and at the second location in Tecumseh. Another wave of students turned out with their report cards on July 27th to collect on the pizzeria’s Pays for A’s pledge. Joe happily served. originalpizza.ca.

SENTRY WINDOWS

In just two years, Sentry Windows has grown from an operation of three people to a large team working in a new, state of the art showroom, shop and offices at 3423 Walker Rd., Windsor. Tamar and Ken Sherman, owners of the custom window and door retail sa les and installation company, invite everyone to see the latest products on view in the 4,000 sq. ft. facility. Sentry Window’s local team of 17 installation product specialists also provide convenient at-home service and free quotes for homeowners and builders. 519-946-2200. sentrywindows.ca.

WHARRAM’S JEWELLERY

Celebrating its diamond anniversary, Wharram’s Jewellery is hosting an open house featuring Simon G. from 10 am to 5 pm, Sat., Sept. 19th. President and Graduate Gemologist and Jeweller Wayne Wharram, picture here with wife Evelin, is pleased to honour his parents’ legacy as the founders of the jewellery store, located in a historic building at 21 Talbot St. W., Lea mington. 519-326-9271. wharramsjewellery.com.

CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION

CMHA-Windsor-Essex County Branch is delighted to announce that Claudia den Boer Grima is the new CEO effective April 6, 2015. Most recently Claudia worked as Regional Vice President, Cancer and Clinical Support Services Windsor Regional Hospital and Erie St. Clair Regional Cancer Care Program. Claudia’s leadership and expertise will be a great asset in enhancing the prov ision of community mental health services in Windsor-Essex County.

ANNIE OAKLEY’S BAR & CHOPHOUSE

Joey Andary, Pete Comrie (pictured with his daughter Cooper) and Jake Kaliephe have unleashed bold flavours and premium cuts at their new Annie Oakley’s Bar & Chophouse at 24 Seacliff Dr. E., Leamington. The combination restaurant and sports bar features T-bone, filet mignon, ribeye, porterhouse and its signature 38 ounce Tomahawk steaks. 519-398-9759. annieoakleys.ca.

FACE TO FACE FOR HOSPICE

It’s time to get Face to Face for Hospice! This year, the 13th annual Face to Face campaign will help to support our transportation program and we need your help! Did you know that in the past year alone, we have provided more than 6,500 rides to patients and their caregivers, bringing them to medical appointments, treatments or to the Hospice Wellness Centre for programs? Althou gh we have 52 volunteer drivers who help us to run our transportation program, each ride still costs about $10 each way. Face to Face runs from Aug. 15 to Sept. 30. Join us as a canvasser and help Hospice continue to offer programs and services at no cost to patients and families.

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STORY BY KAREN PATON-EVANS PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL PIETRANGELO

EVERY SPACE IN THE HOUSE could rightly be called a living room. Like other breathing organisms, it has its own personality, impacts the people it comes in contact with and changes over time.

Certainly this is true for a professional single mother who has managed to balance her preference for elegant, formal style with her son’s need for comfortable areas to hang with his friends. To help her achieve this in her four bedroom LaSalle house, the homeowner engaged the talents of The Room’s design team, comprised of Paulette Nicodemo, Robby Lynn Young, Cindy Catton and Stephanie Evola.

“This home has been a work in progress over the last 10 years,” says Paulette. In their Windsor design loft above Coulter’s Furniture, the design team originally created a gentle palette of neutral tones punctuated by de ep wine red accents. They added plenty of swish with silk fabrics on the windows and showers, then gave the hardworking mom a soft place to land with chenille and velvet fabrics covering the upholstered furnishings.

In choosing new furniture for their client, the team has always selected pieces with classic, traditional lines. “They have staying power,” Paulette says. She points out the walnut marqu etry table and carved wood and velvet seated chairs in the dining room that were purchased for the house in 2005. “We’re still doing similar looks now in other interiors.”

Although the house was built earlier this century, its dignified décor imbues it with a sense of permanence. It is aging gracefully.

The first area to be tackled was the main floor, starting with the foyer and moving through the open concept living and dining room, family room, master suite and powder room. “Since then, we’ve

Left: Chenille fabrics in old gold tones are soft to the touch and the eye in a LaSalle family home.

Above: A walnut marquetry table and merlot diamond quilted upholstered chairs promise cozy dinners in the dining area.

gone back in to do updates in the master bedroom and makeover other spaces,” says Paulette.

The most recent design phase in the home’s evolution has just been completed. In the living room, the original coffee table was swapped out for a new piece with a timeless look: A glass top resting on curvy carved legs finished in an antiqued taupe and ivory glaze.

While the homeowner is pleased with her new acquisition, her son and his friends are more appreciative of the freshly decorated family room and games area in the lower level. It now sports a ping pong table and a generous sectional placed in front of a big screen TV.

Another enhancement mission was carried out successfully last year in the guest bathroom. “We continued with the cohesive flow of the design scheme,” Paulette says.

Wanting her housegu ests to feel how much she values them, the homeowner commissioned The Room design team to elevate the tone of the guest bathroom. “We just finished redoing everything in the space,” says Cindy. After being stripped completely, the bathroom floor and shower walls were clad in porcelain tile in a sandy hue. The rest of the walls were finished in a faux paint treatment that resembles parchment.

“We wanted to fill in the boring blank header above the shower opening,” Cindy says. “So we extended the shower draperies toward the ceiling and secured them in place with antiqued metal medallions. It is more dramatic than sliding the drapes onto a curtain rod.” A clear vinyl liner is tucked out of sight behind the drapery,

This page, clockwise from upper left: The whisper of silk is everywhere in the master bedroom, dressing the bay windows, tufted headboard, bedside table and carved wood armchair; in the living room, the old gold chenille of a Bergere style chair and a half is accented with a merlot velvet pillow; the master bathroom has been refreshed with new custom silk draperies and golden wall vinyl.

in readiness for the next guest to take a shower.

New dark walnut cabinetry and a countertop of black granite flecked with brown and gold crystals complete the bathroom makeover.

Rooms done during phase one in 2005 are holding their own. The foyer’s burled wooden chest of drawers makes a substantial statement with a 36” round mirror framed in dark brown leather strapping. A patterned area rug offers a sophisticated stop to remove shoes. It’s during this little task that visitors often look up and notice the balcony and railing corralling the open hallway on the second floor.

The family room on the main floor retains its cluster of deep leather club chairs and a French Bergere armchair, gathered around the fireplace. A flat screen TV is mounted on the wall space above. “This is where the fami ly loves to watch movies together,” Paulette says. Full draperies in a camel colour puddle onto the hardwood floor. A brown and taupe patterned area rug adds warmth.

Mother and son often take meals together in the eating area in the kitchen. The sunny nook overlooks the backyard. Dark wood cabinetry reflects the traditional style of the house.

When family and friends are over, the open plan living and di ning room is put to good use. The warm tones and comfortable fabrics make the space feel inviting, sidestepping the stuffiness that formal rooms can exude.

The chair everyone heads for in the living room is actually a chair and a half; the generous proportions and fuzzy chenille damask fabric of the Bergere style armchair make it a favourite worth fighting for.

The merlot red of the velvet pillows pops against the old gold sofa and armchairs. A wrought iron table topped with granite and a table skirted in silk and brocade cloths hold filigreed metal lamps.

Presented with a tall Palladian window in the living room, the design team decided to accent rather than cover it. A short rod with a patina finish was secured at the top of the window’s arch. Two fringed silk panels were crossed on the rod and swoop ed back to show off much of the window.

The same old gold fabric was transformed into draperies for the dining area. “The merlot diamond quilted chenille fabric on the dining chairs is Teflon coated, making it extremely durable,” Paulette points out. Though the elegant furniture is worthy

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of becoming a family heirloom, “this home is meant to be lived in. No area is off limits to the son.”

The master bedroom is a silken cocoon for the homeowner. Soft old gold tones give everything a subtle glow. The upholstered and button tufted headboard was custom made. A plethora of pillows are daintily arranged atop the quiet bed linens.

A round skirte d bedside table is layered with two different cloths. “It’s a softer approach to the usual wood nightstand,” Paulette notes. A delicate paisley fabric adorns a carved wood French provincial armchair. Even with so much loveliness to absorb, it is the bay window coverings that draw the eye.

“We went full on formal with swags and jabots in luxurious silks,” Paulette says. Decorative fringe edges the swags for extra definition.

Keeping up with such a significant window treatment, the design team recently had shimmery old gold pinch pleated drapery made to frame the whirlpool tub in the master bathroom. Gold cording and a huge tassel gather the drape to one side. The same fabric was used for the coordinating curtains and fringed valance dressing the window.

New wall vinyl in a subdued golden pattern was hung on the bathroom walls. Careful not to clutter the space, the designers added fresh towels, framed artwork and candlesticks for illuminating the tub during a relaxing soak.

One reason why the décor continues to look in vogue is the neutrality and adaptability of the fabrics and finishes. “If all your bases are without pattern, you can update with accessories in the current season’s colours and patterns to stay on trend,” Paulette advises.

Proving redecorating does not have to be done all at once, the combined result of the strategic makeovers spread over time is a seamless, successful interior.

Windsor Life Magazine is always searching for interesting homes, landscaping, gardens, patios and water features to show our readers what others in the community are doing with their living spaces. If you have a home that you feel would be interesting please email photos to publisher@windsorlife.com. Photos need to be for reference only. If your home is chosen we will arrange for a complete photo shoot. If you wish, you may remain anonymous and the location of your home will not be disclosed.

Dr. Jessica K. Summerfield

AFTER COMPLETING HER RESIDENCY in June 2015, Dr. Jessica Summerfield has fulfilled her dream of becoming a family doctor in her hometown.

Now accepting new patients, Dr. Summerfield is excited to be part of the family medicine practice at her office located at 1275 Walker Road. Her colleagues at the office include Dr. DeMarco, Dr. Chevalier, Dr. Steen and Dr. Doyle. She will al so be doing regular shifts at Windsor Regional Hospital’s Met campus that will include caring for inpatients and assisting in the OR.

Dr. Summerfield began her career as a nurse graduating from Western University in 2006. She then worked in the Labour and Delivery department for one and half years. However, a thirst for knowledge and education lured her to the medical program at St. Matthew’s University in the Grand Cayman Islands. After completing two years at school, she then trained for two years in the United States doing her clinical rotations at various ospitals including the Cleveland Clinic. She was thrilled when she was able to complete her residency in Windsor.

Born and raised in Tecumseh, Dr. Summerfield is delighted to be working in her own community.

“It was important to me to service the community that I grew up in. You spend your life building your reputation and being a family physician is a great way for me to give back,” says

In 2015 Dr. Summerfield was awarded the City of Windsor Family Physician Award. This is awarded to a postgraduate family medicine resident who intends to practice in Windsor after the completion of a residency program and is deemed by ommittee to be committed to comprehensive family medicine.

As part of her residency, Dr. Summerfield recently had the opportunity to treat her grade two teacher.

“I recall that she taught me to how to tell time and I thought how fulfilling is it that I get to now help her with something in her life.”

With physician privileges at the hospital, Dr. Summerfield is able to ensure continuity of care when ne of her patients has to be admitted. Few doctors are able to offer their patients this additional level of

“It’s always nice for a patient to see a familiar face when they are at the hospital. It’s also an advantage to know the patient’s history and be familiar with their medications. I like that aspect a lot and it’s ultimately better for the patient.”

As a family doctor, Dr. Summ erfield also enjoys the opportunity to get to really know her patients as she cares for hem throughout their lifetime.

When she is not busy working, Dr. Summerfield enjoys spending time with her husband and her twin two-year old daughters.

If you are interested in booking an appointment with Dr. Summerfield call (519) 253-9116

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THE ROTARY CLUB OF WINDSOR FOUNDATION FUND

The fund is in solid shape and today is worth $1.5 million.

The Children’s Safety Village behind the French Canadian Centre at Forest Glade Drive and Lauzon Parkway is one of the local projects that Rotary has built and supported. Over the past 10 years, the John McGivney Centre on Matchette Road, where childre n with physical needs are helped while attending school, has received $1 million from the fund. The Maryvale facility on Prince Road, which cares for young kids and teenagers with mental needs, was pledged a half a million in the same period.

STORY/PHOTOGRAPHY BY DICK HILDEBRAND

FOR NEARLY A CENTURY, dedicated members of the Windsor Rotary Club have faithfully served their community. Since 1947, the organization’s Foundation Fund, which is a registered charity, has been helping children and adults with special needs locally and around the world.

Its first major effort was the annual Easter Seals program – the first one in Canada sponsored by Rotary. The fund was also one of the first major donors to help Rotary International eradicate polio – and today, 30 years later, money is still being spent to ensure the disease is gone once and for all.

Lex McCrindle, a professional engineer who had been in the structural steel industry when he joined the Rotary Club, was also a former member of the school board and has been a board member of the Foundation Fund for 2 5 years. He emphasizes club members actively campaign in their community to raise money and that professional fundraisers are never used.

“We have a wide assortment of activities to this end and the most visible at the moment,” Lex says, “is Art In The Park. In good years, it raises about $100,000 in a weekend, providing it’s not rained out, etc.”

In earlier years, it was the Easter Seals telethon that had been a major contributor to the foundation’s coffers. While Rotarians themselves are major financial supporters of the club, many people have included donations in their wills, leaving a portion of their estates to the fund. Some gifts are given on condition that only the accrued income be spent and the principal be retained. Some donors even specify projects they feel should be supported and ot hers leave the decisions to the board of directors. In all cases, donors’ wishes are respected.

Last year, the Foundation went in a different direction, allocating $100,000 to community organizations which had planned specific accomplishments. To be eligible, groups were required to outline their plans on a single sheet of paper and submit it for approval. In the end, 30 specific projects were approved with none costing more than $5,000.

Rotary projects, however, are not confined to the Windsor area. For the past 20 years, the club has expanded its efforts to other, less fortunate parts of the world, including Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania and India, where Windsor members travel regularly to help build schools, water systems and health facilities. Team leaders Dr. Godfrey Bacheyie, a native of Ghana who is director of neo-natal operations at Windsor Regional Hospital, and retired insurance executive Ron Arkell co-ordinate the fund’s overseas efforts by assisting in raising money and ensuring that it is spent properly.

This November, Ron and his group will head to Bereku in central Ghana where they will work with one of the 34 Rotary clubs in that country to assist in building a sanitation facility in a village that has absolutely

Above: Team leaders Dr. Godfrey Bacheyie and Ron Arkell.

Last year, a team from Roseland Rotary led by Kim Spirou dug two wells which provide water to the relatively large village, paving the way for this year’s construction. Also planned is the overhaul of an elementary school that includes the installation of new flooring, painting and roof repairs and providing students with necessary supplies. More wells are being drilled to replace sources that have become contaminated through illegal gold mining and mosquito netting will be distributed to help reduce incidents of malaria, particularly in pregnant women. New libraries are being built and electricity is being supplied to a workshop for the disabled.

After 2 weeks in Bereku, Ron plans to join Dr. Bacheyie’s team in Jirapa in the far north of the west African nation to work on similar projects as well as to assist medical teams in a program designed to reduce maternal and child mortality.

To say that the Rotary teams are dedicated is an understatement – they travel at their own expense and spend at least 2 weeks in searing heat. In order to be able to function in 100 degree Fahrenheit, the teams stay in air-conditioned guest houses and rent an air-conditioned van for travel. As Ron says, “If you don’t sleep, you can’t work each day.”

Lex adds, “It’s absolutely amazing to see the pictures that these people bring back of what’s been accomplished in the time they were there. It’s truly remarkable!”

“They don’t build schools over there like we do here,” Lex explains. “They’ll put up the walls and get the roof on in one year, and in the next year, they’ll go back, finish the interior and maybe put in some windows.”

Last year, of the $180,000 raised by the Rotary and spent for projects abroad, nearly $160,000 was used in Ghana. Every dollar raised by the foundation is spent on its charitable projects; there are absolutely no administration costs.

In 2018, just three years from now, the Windsor Rotary will celebrate its 100th anniversary. Lex says the club is planning something major in the city to mark the occasion. However, specifics are not being released while an investment committee determines exactly how the money will be used. With its excellent record of selfless giving to date, the club will more than likely outdo itself on this special commemoration.

If you need questions answered about the Rotary Club of Windsor or need more information on the Foundation Fund, you are invited to ema il info@rotary1918.com or phone 519-253-6382.

Annie Oakley’s Bar & Chophouse - Annie Oakley’s Bar & Chophouse proudly brings Leamington what it’s been missing. A high end steakhouse featuring the 38 oz Tomahawk as well as all the fan favourites.

24 Seacliffe Dr. Leamington 519-398-9759

Armando’s Belle River -Pizza made fresh from our family to yours, with all your favourite toppings. Other menu items available. Fast delivery. Located in Aspen Pla za. 1679 County Rd. 22. 519-727-0660

Billy’s Pub and Grill - 14 craft beer taps, local wines, and food made from scratch. Take the short drive to Essex and see why Billy’s was voted one of Ontario’s hidden gems. See what's on tap at billyspubandgrill.com 305 Talbot St. N., Essex 519-776-7094

Capri Pizzeria - Capri’s casual atmosphere and welcoming staff attracts a mix of diners! Come out and enjoy our great pizzas, pasta and more! 3020 Dougall Ave. 519-969-6851

Casa Mia Ristorante - Experience authentic Italian food, local wines and homemade desserts and crepes served in a casual, completely handicap accessible setting. For 22 years, chef and owner Frank Puccio has been making lunch and dinner fresh to order. Gluten free options. Closed Sunday. 523 Notre Dame St., Belle River. 519-728-2224.

Cramdon’s Tap and Eatery - South Windsor’s friendly gathering place. Offering great food at affordable prices. Satellite sports and billiards in a pub-like setting. www.cramdons.com 2950 Dougall Ave. 519-966-1228

Fratelli Pasta Grill - Offering flavour drenched “woodfire” grilled steaks, seafood and pasta dishes. A fresh and healthy selection of modern and time tested classics. Located behind McDonald’s on Man ning Rd. in Tecumseh. Take-out, catering, private parties. For reservations call 519-735-0355. www.fratellipastagrill.com

Jeff’s Fresh Meats - We make dining at home easy. Choose from one of our many ready made products: stuffed pork chop, stirfrys, cordon bleu, stuffed peppers, meat loaf.

The City Market –1030 Walker Rd. 519-967-0988

Joe Schmoe’s Eats N’ Drinks - Family friendly restaurant offering big and bold, made in-house foods you crave! Pulled pork, big mouth burgers and jumbo wings, we have something for everyone. Patio, lots of parking, sports package, 12 beers on tap. Kitchen open late.

5881 Malden Rd. (behind Rexall) 519-250-5522 www.eatatjoes.ca

Joey’s Seafood Restaurant - Family friendly

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atmosphere. Locally owned and operated. Serving our Famous Fish & Chips for over 20 years. Home of the All You Can Eat Fish & Chips. Landlovers enjoy rotisserie chicken & ribs. Take out available. www.joeys.ca 245 Talbot St. W., Leamington 519-322-2660

Johnny Shotz - Tecumseh’s #1 roadhouse and home of the New Chicken Deluxe. 2 for 1 wings (Sun 1-4, all day Mon). Breakfast Sat & Sun. 38 HD screens coverin g every game, 7 pool tables & 13 beers on tap. www.johnnyshotz.com 13037 Tecumseh Rd. E. 519-735-7005.

Lux Diner - Family friendly atmosphere. Large variety of items that makes everyone happy. 1/2LB Burgers, BBQ Ribs, Halibut, Pasta, Breakfast, and our famous Broasted Chicken. Open Tuesday thru Sunday. E.C Row & Manning, Lakeshore,On 33 Amy Croft Dr. 519-735-8001

Neros Gourmet Steakhouse - Indulge in the f iner things in life at Neros where modern upscale dining meets traditional steakhouse fare. Fresh, local ingredients, an incredible wine selection and superb service. caesarswindsor.com 1-800-991-7777 ext. 22481.

Parkside at Rochester Place - Newly renovated with 3000 sq ft patio with large fountain pool, incredible fire features, large outdoor lounge area, dining area, new sound system that will amaze you and a New menu that will more than impress! See what they've done!

Cty Rd. 2 in Stoney Point at Ruscom River. www.rochesterplace.com. 519-728-2361

Sandbar Steak & Seafood Restaurant - Open year round, featuring great steaks and seafood plus live entertainment Thurs., Fri. and Sat. nights in a casual atmosphere. Lots of guest boat slips off Puce River.

930 Old Tecumseh Rd., Lakeshore. 519-979-5624 w ww.sandbarpuce.com

Taza Mediterranean Grill - Enjoy a delectable variety of authentic, Lebanese-style dishes rich with flavour and traditional spices. Open to all ages, located in the Augustus Hotel lobby at Caesars Windsor, open weekdays 11 am–11 pm and 7 am on weekends. caesarswindsor.com.

Tony’s Chargrill - Serving authentic Portuguese Cuisine on a real charcoal grill. House specialty is chargrilled chi cken. Offering several meat and seafood dishes grilled to perfection. Try our buffet and salad bar Thursday to Sunday Serving lunch and dinner 6 days a week. Closed Mondays. Open noon to midnight. 226-674-1200 3347 Tecumseh Rd. E. (west of Central Ave.)

For information on listings and advertising in the Bon Appetit! section please call Leslie Campbell at 519-979-3419.

MAIDEN LANE: BORDER CITY BLUES The Second In A Series Of Prohibition Era Books

STORY BY DICK HILDEBRAND

MICHAEL JANUSKA IS A GENUINE ‘book guy’ who bears a striking resemblance to noted horror author Stephen King. Not only is he a consummate writer, but he’s worked for various publishers including McClelland and Stewart and Random House and currently has a part-time job at a bookstore.

He was born in Windsor, attended Assumption High and is a graduate of the University of Windsor. He is married and the father of a daughter who has just finished high school. He visits family and friends in his hometown at least 3 or 4 times a year and this fall will be a panelist at BookFest Windsor being held at the Canadian Club headquarters on Riverside Drive.

About 3 years ago, during negotiations with Dundurn Press about his first novel, ‘Riverside Drive’, Januska was invited to write a history of the Grey Cup wh ich was turning 100, after the original author had backed out of the project. He was given 90 days to complete the task and even though he knew nothing about football, he delivered. About six months later, in June 2013, ‘Riverside Drive’ hit the shelves and has been a success, not only in the Windsor market, but internationally as well.

‘Maiden Lane’, released earlier this year, is the second instalment of the Border Cities Blues series and has received critical acclaim. The Globe and Mail says Januska is “a writer to

Author Michael Januska.

Photo courtesy of Dundurn Press.

watch,” while Booklist says “this book amply demonstrates that Riverside Drive was no fluke. Fans of the HBO series Boardwalk Empire need to check this one out right away.”

Januska meticulously researches the history and backgrounds to his books with most of the material coming from the Border Cities Star which he reads on line. There are numerous references to popular reading material and movies of the day, like “John Barrymore’s Sherlock Holmes playing at the Walkerville Cinema.” Businesses at the time are also mentioned.... “Palmer and Clark’s Dry Goods and Ready To Wear”, “Douglas’s Hardware”, and “Stokes Brothers the tobacconists”. “Smith’s Department Store and Grinnell Brothers Music, at one time two of the downtown’s most thriving enterpri ses are also named, giving the story added credibility and a greater sense of reality. The now defunct British American Hotel which once grace the riverfront at the foot of Ouellette Avenue is frequently used by both rum-runners and the police. But, in the end, ‘Maiden Lane’ is total fiction, based on absolute fact from the prohibition era and contains a blend of gangsters, bootleggers, the occult and th e supernatural.

The story is set during the winter of 1923 – a very cold, windy, snowy year. The narrative, stylishly crafted to depict the seamiest side of our city, concerns rival gangs competing in the illicit cross-border whisky trade, its violence and the efforts by police to stop the mayhem. The author wastes no time in starting his tale. Several not-so-smart fellows have stolen a cache of booze from their rivals, loaded it into an old Model T, fired it up, placed a cinder block on the gas pedal and sent it on its merry way across the river to Fighting Island. Unfortunately, the old crate never reaches its destination: “just when it felt the T might free itself, there was a crack and a slosh. Its front wheels fell through the ice and the car was now resting on its front axle. Several crates of wh isky shifted forward inside the gutted sedan and slammed into the footwells.” In time, the old car had nowhere to go but down. As the guys frantically tried to rescue their precious cargo, they ran into another snag...the body of one of their own surfaced. And the tale goes on, becoming more intriguing with every turn of the page.

Much of the action takes place on the top floor of a house, occupied by the mysterious Madame Zahra on Maiden Lane, that short downtown street between Ouellette Avenue and Pelissier Street. Police begin their

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investigation into a murder – or a suicide which happened during a séance.

Then, there’s The Guard – rival gang or black angels? Only Madame Zahra has the answers but they’re really never revealed...or are they? Sub-plots are cleverly woven into the main yarn and include Jack McCloskey and Vera Maude, characters that first appeared on ‘Riverside Drive’. Both will figure prominently in coming publicatio ns.

At the end of the book, there appear to be more questions than answers which could be answered in Januska’s third installment of the series, ‘Prospect Avenue’ a street in Old Sandwich, home of the former Westwood Roadhouse which has since gone the way of the Edsel. A fourth edition is in the planning stages.

The books are available at Amazon.com and at Barnes and Noble in the United States. In the Windsor area, look for them at the University Bookstore, at Biblioasis on Wyandotte and Gladstone, Cole’s in Tecumseh, Chapters in the Devonshire Mall and at Indigo in Lakeshore.

Michael Januska and his family have lived in Toronto now for 26 years and he still gets homesick. “That’s where my imagination lives and when I think about Windsor,” he says, “I don’t just think about streets and addresses – I think about the geography, the river, the shoreline, the beaches, Essex County and Point Pelee. It’s just such a unique geography and once that’s imprinted on your imagination, I don’t see how it can ever leave you.” And yet, when it comes to the question of moving back, he hesitates..... adding that he likes looking at his home city from a distance, which gives him a different perspective. “Sometimes when I go back to visit family and friends, it’s like I’m seeing the area for the first time again...and that’s a good experience for a writer. But, I’m homesick all the time!”

Rest assured that Michael’s future works will likely all feature Windsor as their base. Readers from this part of the world will have no trouble recognizing the scenario that Michael paints, while out -of-towners will be able to visu alize, in their minds what it must have been like during our most turbulent times.

A suggestion: since Maiden Lane is a sequel, it would be a good idea to grab a copy of Riverside Drive and read it first, if you haven’t already done so.

Once you’ve read these two books, you’ll anxiously be waiting for ‘Prospect Avenue’ and you definitely will not be singing the Border City Blues! WLM

HOROSCOPE

ARIES

MAR 21 - APR 20:

Your life seems to be taking on a “life” of its own. Plans that you make seem to fall apart at the last minute. Petty aggravations keep popping up on a regular basis. Try not to jump to conclusions. Perhaps this is a time when you have to focus on taking better care of yourself.

TAURUS

APR 21 - MAY 21:

Did you back-up your computer files yet?

You might get an inspirational idea when you least expect to. You may have dreams that can be of help to you. Don’t put off till tomorrow what you can do today. All it takes is one small step to mobilize you so you can move forward.

GEMINI

MAY 22 - JUN 21:

You need your feet on the ground to accomplish goals. Particularly when you seem to be flying here, flying there and not getting anywhere. When you are more patient with others, they will begin to be more patient with you. You are not stepping down. Instead, you are stepping up.

CANCER

JUN 22 - JUL 23:

High hopes and ideas lead others to exaggerate. We played a game as children. You whisper something in someone’s ear. They pass it on. By the time it gets to the end of the line, it doesn’t even resemble the first words spoken.

LEO

JUL 24 - AUG 23:

You want people to listen to what you say. You spent a long time learning all about life and you have the ability to share your wisdom with others. Words can be healing, whether written or spoken. Words can hurt, whether intended to do so, or not. A new chapter in your life begins.

VIRGO

AUG 24 - SEP 23:

If you are not sure of what to do, watch for little signs which can help you make decisions along the way. They may be coincidences or synchronicity, yet in some way they capture your attention and they can point you in the right direction.

BY LESLIE NADON

LIBRA

SEP 24 - OCT 23:

By keeping feelings bottled up inside you, you find that you will say and do things at the wrong time and in the wrong place. Let your frustration out, bit by bit. You may feel a sense of relief. Perhaps you can resurrect a hobby that once brought joy and satisfaction into your life.

SCORPIO

OCT 24 - NOV 22:

You feel anxious to move ahead now. You may have to take a step back to review and sort out issues you are dealing with. You might find a solution by talking with friends and associates. Something comes up and reminds you of the way things used to be. Change is necessary.

SAGITTARIUS

NOV 23 - DEC 21:

You long for some excitement in your life. One thing works for you while something else doesn’t. You would do best to expend your energy in a sporting activity or taking on a new work project in order to keep yourself busy. Look for others who share your enthusiasm.

CAPRICORN

DEC 22 - JAN 20:

Detour ahead. Just when you think you have it all figured out, there are a few more things to do. You may need to smooth out a couple of wrinkles with plans already in progress. You may be on-point, but someone else around you seems to have ideas which make a difference.

AQUARIUS

JAN 21 - FEB 19:

Someone nearby twists your words and actions, putting you in defensive mode, right where they want you. Dig deep to find the truth when this person backs you into a corner. You are able to come out swinging and show them they should know better than to mess with you.

PISCES

FEB 20 - MAR 20

You find it more difficult to make decisions than you usually do. Many options are not all in view. Once the “fog” clears, even if only part way, you begin to pick up speed. First you need to figure out where others are headed.

HONG KONG

A Lustrous Trip to the Pearl of the Orient

STORY BY KAREN PATON-EVANS / PHOTOGRAPHY BY PAM AND BILL SENEY, MARIA AND ROGER BRAMHALL

CHASING THE RISING SUN across nearly 13,000 kms, two tired yet excited Essex County couples landed at Hong Kong International Airport on the evening of Jan. 8, 2015. They set their watches 12 hours ahead of Windsor time and checked into their comfortable hotel rooms.

With their internal clocks insisting night was supposed to be day, Pam and Bill Seney and Maria and Roger Bramhall were experiencing more than a time change: Hong Kong is a major cultural shift for Westerners, no matter how long they’ve poured over their tourist guides in preparation.

There are many nicknames for Hong Kong: The Paris of the East; the Pearl of the Orient; the first of the Four Asian Tigers. Translated, Hong Kong means Fragrant Harbour, thought to be an old reference to Victoria Harbour’s sweet tasting fresh water or the vast bundles of incense stored nearby, awaiting export.

After 1997, the official name became Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China. The city-state has an ancient lineage, beginning approximately 35,000 years ago with the earliest humans in the area. It was under Chinese rule from the time of the Qin Dynasty in 221 BC until the Chinese government was defeated in the First

Left: A 25 minute cable car ride from Tung Chung transports visitors up to Ngong Ping Village, Wisdom Path, Po Lin Monastery and the Big Buddha.

Above: Hong Kong’s landmark Clock Tower, built in 1915 and standing 44 metres tall, is all that is left of the Kowloon–Canton Railway terminus, through which millions of Chinese immigrants passed to begin new lives.

Top: A Symphony of Lights plays nightly over the tall buildings on Hong Kong Island. Synchronized to music, the light and laser show is recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s Largest Permanent Light and Sound Show.

Above: The Grande Dame of the Far East, The Peninsula Hong Kong, is the city’s finest and oldest hotel, erected in 1928. Guests revel in Peninsula luxuries, including the Rolls-Royce transfer service.

Opium War with Britain in 1841. Subsequent agreements gave the British Crown power over Hong Kong for nearly 150 years. Sovereignty was transferred back to China in 1997.

Britain’s longstanding influence is evident in Hong Kong, which is comprised of the island of Hong Kong; Stonecutters’ Island; Kowloon Peninsula; and the New Territories on the mainland. English is one of the two official spoken and written languages – useful for tourists and global businesses connecting with one of East Asia’s leading financial centres. Cantonese is commonly spoken in Hong Kong.

Dotting the South China Sea at the mouth of the Pearl River Delta, Hong Kong has the busiest port in the world. Over half of Hong Kong’s 7 million citizens depend upon the port for their income. The cost of living is high: A condo the s ize of a large Windsor great room comes with a price tag of US $1 million.

City dwellers and businesses pack into skyscrapers, giving Hong Kong a modern, contemporary look. Yet over 70% of the region is green with rural areas and natural country and marine parks. The surrounding water is frequently claimed as neighbourhoods for numerous residents who live on small boats in floating villages.

Presented w ith a cultural feast, the Essex County travellers were determined to see everything they could in one incredible long weekend before continuing their three week journey in Indo-China.

Boat People and The Peak

On Friday morning, the Seneys and Bramhalls chose to get to know Hong Kong with a guided tour of the city. They began at Golden Bauhinia Square, admiring the Forever Blooming Bauhinia flower sculpture commemorating Britain’s 1997 Handover of Hong Kong to China.

Next stop was the Stanley Market, where locals bumped elbows with tourists combing village laneways for bargains in clothing, jewellery, souvenirs and more.

The Seneys and Bramhalls then took to the water to experience the Aberdeen Fishing Village. Their captain manoeuvered their sightseeing sampan, a flat bottomed Chinese wooden bo at, past junks rigged with sails and

other watercraft. The couples were astounded to learn the residents treated their junks like houseboats. Bill explains, “They permanently live on that boat. They may be on that boat for years and never touch land.”

An average of 10 people reside on each junk. Many fish to make a living. “There were about 6,000 boat people living on the Aberdeen Harbour alongside many yachts and super yachts,” Pam says. “You had the rich with the poor.” Soaring condo buildings, marina clubs and shops crowd the shore.

As a marine community, everyone in Hong Kong is mindful of weather activity. Among the safest spots to be are the South and West Aberdeen Typhoon Shelters, where natural inlets along the coastline offer protection.

The South shelter area entices hungry people to its many seafood eateries. The most impressive is Jumbo Kingdom, a multi storey complex designed to resemble a Chinese palace. It is one of the world’s largest floating restaurants, seating 2,300 guests enchanted by the Dragon Court, Chinese Tea Garden and other amenities. It also has its own cooking academy onboard.

Queen Elizabeth II, John Wayne, Tom Cruise, Gwyneth Paltrow and other illustrious guests have boarded Jumbo Kingdom to taste its dim sum and Cantonese

Top: Like a Chinese palace bobbing in the water, Jumbo Kingdom is one of the largest floating restaurants on the planet. The complex seats 2,300 guests in its gourmet restaurant, tea garden and other hospitality rooms on the south side of Hong Kong Island.

Above: At the Po Lin Monastery, Bill and Pam Seney and Maria and Roger Bramhall rest at the base of the Big Buddha, while behind them, pilgrims climb 268 steps to reach the enormous bronze statue.

Left: Kung Fu action hero Bruce Lee is immortalized with a life sized statue on the Avenue of the Stars, Hong Kong’s own Hollywood Walk of Fame. Hong Kong’s film industry icons are celebrated through celebrity handprints, movie memorabilia, commemorative plaques and more on the seaside promenade along Victoria Harbour.

and Western cuisine. The ship has set the scene for Jackie Chan action movies, James Bond: The Man With The Golden Gun and other high drama films.

Hong Kong boasts many beautiful beaches, including Repulse Bay Beach on the south side of the island. “It’s a major hangout for the people of Hong Kong,” Roger says. Winter day temperatures hover around 20 degrees C.

Just about everything a tourist could want to see can be viewed from Victoria Peak. The Essex County couples ascended the incline on the Peak Tram, an historic funicular railway. The journey revealed skyscrapers and The Peak’s exclusive neighbourhood, a covet ed address since British colonial times.

Standing on Sky Terrace 428, the large viewing platform of the anvil-shaped Peak Tower perched on Hong Kong’s highest point, the travelers gasped over the view of the city sprawled below them, the sparkling Victoria Harbour and the distant green hills of the New Territories. “The Hong Kong skyline is magnificent. It beats Paris and London,” Bill believes.

Dragons a nd Bruce Lee “Early Saturday morning, we tested the subway system, which was a model of efficiency. After about five minutes looking at it, a child could navigate it,” Bill says. Bridges and underwater tunnels link the mass transport system and private vehicles to the islands. “We bought the day pass and were on our way to Kowloon for the day.”

Nine dragons watched the Bramhalls and Seneys as they prowled over Kowloon Island.

“Kowloon means nine dragons. This name is derived from the nine mountain peaks on the island,” Pam explains.

Shopping is a big draw for locals and tourists on Kowloon Island. Distinctive streets are dedicated to specific wares, such as Flower Market Road and its exotic flowers. In the Goldfish Market on Tung Choi Street North, water filled bags of goldfish are ready to go with subscribers of Feng Shui, who believe the fish will bring good luck to their homes.

The Essex County couples headed for “world famous Nathan Road, where we spent most of the day,” says Bill. “It’s a haven to get suits made for men.”

The travelers also enjoyed more browsing and buying opportunities in Prince Edward, Mong Kok and Jordan. Roger recalls, “We used the subway to move us to key shopping districts along the way.”

They soon came to the Avenue of the

Stars, reminiscent of the Walk of Fame in Hollywood. Hong Kong’s long history of filmmaking is represented by commemorative plaques, celebrity handprints pressed into the pavement, movie memorabilia and more. A life sized statue of action hero Bruce Lee stands in classic Kung Fu pose, seemingly protecting the citizenry promenading along Victoria Harbour.

“Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan were the only two we k new out of the hundreds of famed Chinese,” Pam admits.

From Kowloon Island, the foursome looked toward Hong Kong Island and watched in delight as A Symphony of Lights danced over the skyscrapers. Guinness World Records recognizes it as the Largest Permanent Light and Sound Show. Anyone watching can tune their radios and cell phones into radio stations to hear the narration. “The laser light show at night was simply spectacular and a must see,” Pam says. “The lights were timed to music and the visibility of the lasers was remarkably excellent.”

Maria believes, “The Hong Kong skyline is perhaps the most impressive in the world, especially at night when everything is lit up.”

Kowloon itself rates as one of the globe’s most densely populated areas with more than 2.1 million people living in less than 47 sq. kms . The region is crammed with residential apartments, malls and street markets.

Surrounded by people nearly everywhere they went, the Canadians soon learned to go with the flow of closely packed humanity. Maria says, “I felt safe, traveling on our own without a guide.”

Monks and the Big Buddha Refreshed after a good night’s sleep, the couples eagerly set out Sunday morning for Lantau Island. Double the size of Hong Kong Island, Lantau Island is a study in contrasts. People reside in multi storey modern apartment buildings and more humble dwellings. In the old fishing village of Tai O, families live traditionally in pang uk, shack houses built on stilts sunk into the water and beaches. The fisher folk’s simple way of life attracts visitors who try salted fish, shrimp paste and other local specialties.

Outd oorsy types hike or mountain bike around the island, camp in the countryside and fish. Fortunate visitors may spot Chinese White Dolphins, who are actually pink in hue, swimming in the waters off Tung Chung. With just 200 or fewer living in the wild, the dolphins are considered a threatened species. ▼

Hong Kong Disneyland is another colourful tourist attraction on the island; however, the Canadians passed over Mickey Mouse for the opportunity to meet the Big Buddha on a mountaintop.

“We took the subway and a bus to arrive at the Ngong Ping Cable Car ride to the Big Buddha,” Pam says. “The cable car ride is extremely long – 25 minute s - and it’s going up into the mountains. The scenery over the bay, city and airport is spectacular.”

People with energy to burn can forgo the cable car and walk several kms up a winding road to attain the mountain plateau.

The Big Buddha, formally called Tian Tan Buddha, is a massive bronze and gold statue sitting 34 metres tall upon a giant lotus throne. The Buddha’s right hand is raised to bestow a blessing upon everyone; the benevolent face looks north over the Chinese people. Flights descending to Hong Kong International Airport give passengers a bird’s eye view of the statue.

It took 12 years to complete the construction and installation of the Big Buddha, which first greeted pilgrims and visitors from far and wide in 1993. The devout and the curious climb 268 steps to reach the statue, pay their r espects and gaze upon the breathtaking views of the mountain and sea. At night, strategic lighting washes over the statue, enhancing the Big Buddha’s golden glow.

“I wonder how all the building materials got up there,” Roger remarks.

After the Big Buddha took up residence, the Po Lin Monastery situated across from it became a bustling place. Founded in 1906, the formerly remote, quiet place of worship and me ditation was brought to the world’s attention with the arrival of the huge statue.

“Po Lin Monastery is one of the most important monasteries in Hong Kong and houses many monks,” Pam notes. Nicknamed Buddhist World of the South, the monastery is bright and lovely with colourful Buddhist iconography, flowers and birds.

Contemporary life is evident in the guest amenities. “We ate at a Starbucks at the monastery. It’s a very commercialized area,” Bill observes.

All too soon, “our tour ended by noon,” Roger says. “Then we were off to the airport to fly to Hanoi, Vietnam.”

The travelers’ adventures in Cambodia were shared in the Summer issue of Windsor Life. To read about their journey to exotic Thailand, check out the next issue of Windsor Life, distributing Sept. 21. WLM

KNOWING THAT FAMILIES, farms and fun naturally go together, the Thiessens invite everyone to ride the hay wagon, pick their own apples in the orchard and experience Farmtastic fun from Sept. 8th to Oct. 31st. “Growing delicious apples has been a tradition for three generations of our family,” says Krissy Thiessen, who owns the Orchard and the Flower Shop with her husband, Andrew. “Spending harvest time with us has become a tradition with Essex and Kent County families who come to play at Farmer Pete’s Fun Acre; jump in the Hay Mow in our barn; visit our farm friends; and take on our interactive, professionally designed corn maze.”

The family farm operation began with Andrew’s grandfather, Jacob, in 1933. Over the years, Jacob grew tobacco, cucumbers, chrysanthemums and apples on the acreage. After his son, ter, graduated from university in 1961 and returned to the family agribusiness with fresh ideas, roses were raised in Thiessen’s greenhouses. When faced with a disappointing apple market in 1969, Peter’s wife, Gloria, put a few bags of apples in a little wagon and hauled the produce to the roadside for people to buy.

“That simple act eventually escalated into fruit lovers coming to pick ni ne different varieties of apples in our orchards seven days a week – as well as people visiting the farm for our eight weekends of Fall fun,” Andrew says.

With Halloween falling during the season, it’s not all happy go lucky down on the farm: Thiessen’s Orchards scares the pants off older visitors who dare to enter the Haunted Barn during the last three weekends in October.

During their outing, people can visit with the piglets, rabbits and goats; pick pumpkins in the pumpkin patch; and purchase fall decor as well as floral arrangements beautifully created by the talented florists at The Flower Shop at Thiessen’s.

The Kountry Kitchen celebrates the tasty versatility of Thiessen’s apples. “We make and sell apple pies, fritters, bread, jams and of course, caramel apples,” says Andrew. During harvest time, the Thiessens grill smoked Mennonite sausage, served on a bun with sauer- kraut. “The sausage is in such demand that we carry it in The Flower Shop year round!” Thiessen’s Orchards, the Kountry Kitchen and The Flower Shop are two minutes outside of town at 400 Talbot Rd. E., Leamington. “During autumn, we always see lots of familiar and new faces here, as well as school groups coming for our apple, pumpkin and corn tours,” Krissy notes. “We enjoy watching them have fun in the fresh air.”

As the parents of two energetic boys, Krissy and Andrew hope that parents will appreciate the healthy exercise and fun their kids will have while jumping in Farmer Pete’s bouncy castle, riding the barrel train and experiencing all the Farmtastic activities on the farm. The play-all-day pass is affordably priced. Details and directions are available at thiessenorchards.com or 519-326-5282.

HARNESS RACING

Making An Essex County Comeback

IN ITS HEYDAY, it was not unusual for the Windsor Raceway to have a $1 million handle for its two Saturday cards. It was an extremely successful and popular harness racing destination, drawing in fans from both sides of the river. The money was split between the track for normal operations and maintenance and the horsemen for the purse. In fact, the lucrative Windsor track had the highest per-capita betting in Canada outside of Toronto. At one point, the venue also featured gaming slots which attracted a whole new demographic to the area. Even closed-circuit television from the track was to be piped into Casino Windsor and there was co-operation on all fronts. Then politics reared its head and the scenario changed. The Ontario government dropped its slots program and racing in Windsor came to a bitter end – and today, the once vibrant facility lies vacant. The grandstand, clubhouse and barns have been torn down and a recent fire finished off what was left. Similar programs in Dresden, Sarnia and Fort Erie were also cancelled. Unfortunately, it wasn’t just racing that died – horse breeders went out of business and desperately tried to sell their remaining livestock, blacksmiths and other farmers in the industry were also affected – a $3 billion a year industry was virtually decimated. At the same time, though, local die-hard harness competitors who still wanted to race, loaded their animals, packed their sulkies and other gear and drove more than 3 hours to the new, successful Grand River track just north of Guelph.

Early in 2013 after Windsor had closed, a group of horsemen got together and formed the not-for-profit Lakeshore Horse Racing Association (LHRA) in hopes of

STORY BY DICK HILDEBRAND PHOTOGRAPHY BY NORM FILES

Top: The excitement of harness racing captured at the Leamington Fairgrounds. Above: Wayne Martinuik, Treasurer of the Lakeshore Horse Racing Association. Photo by Dick Hildebrand.

lobbying the government to get racing back in Southwestern Ontario. Driver-trainer Mark Willliams is president of the 80 member group while Wayne Martinuik, General Manager of Arlen Tool in Windsor was named LHRA Treasurer because of his previous experience in the horse-racing industry and his background in finance and banking – while attending university he worked at the Windsor Raceway, first as a groom and later as a racing official. He says an alliance was formed with representatives from tracks in Dresden, Sarnia and Leamington and after extensive meetings with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, a five-year deal was reached, allowing for a total of 45 race days at those tracks in each of the years beginning in 2014 and ending in 2018. The first races were staged last year...albeit with much- reduced purses from past endeavors. Until the end of the contract there will be 20 days of racing per season at Hiawatha in Sarnia, 11 in Dresden and 14 at the half-mile track at the Leamington Fairgrounds which hasn’t had an extended meet in more than 40 years. There’ll be racing in Leamington every Sunday beginning August 2nd, running through October 26th...with an additional card on Labor Day, September 7th. And keeping with the flavor of the bygone days at Windsor, veteran broadcaster Marty Adler returns as the track announcer.

Martinuik says the barns on the property are in pretty good shape and the grandstand remains sound, although it does require some roof repairs. The Leamington District Agricultural Society, which has partnered in the project, continues to look after the facilities and is in the process of constructing a proper, secure paddock where the horses will be assembled before and after races, allowing owners a smooth transition in arriving and leaving the track. While recent rains have hampered the work, the paddock should be ready for opening day.

While Martinuik doesn’t see a rosy future for horse racing in these parts, he does say the next four years should be a lot of fun. The Leamington events will also feature inter-active things for the entire family, so kids are always welcome and there’s a remote chance that if the racing proves to be a successful venture, slots could be in the future.

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AUGUST

Friday, 14

LEAMINGTON TOMATO FESTIVAL

Till Sunday, Aug. 16. The free Leamington Tomato Festival launches at noon, Fri., Aug. 14 with the Slicing of the Tomato. At 5 pm, the Tomato Festival Grounds open at Seacliff Park at Seacliff Dr. and Forest Ave. for free family fun that spotlights the local tomato and agricultural industry. On Sat., from 10 to 11am, the Tomato Festival Parade cavorts from Erie St. N. to Seacliff Dr. Live entertainment performs Fri. and Sat. nights. SUNSET Presents: Sliced Leamington Cooking Competition, hosted and judged by celebrity chef Roger Mooking, is on Sat. afternoon. For the complete event schedule call 519-326- 2827. leamingtontomatofestival.com.

Thursday, 27

TECUMSEH CORN FESTIVAL

Till Sunday, Aug. 30. The mighty cob is honoured at the Tecumseh Corn Festival, one of the Top 100 Festivals in Ontario. Now 40 years old, the family festival serves up hot buttered corn on the cob, carnival rides, a parade and vendors. Headlining on the festival stage are These Kids Wear Crowns on Fri. night and Alyssa Reid on Sat. night. General admission gains access to the fest at Lacasse Park at 590 Lacasse Blvd. 519-735-4756 or tecumseh.ca

Saturday, 29

ART BY THE RIVER

Till Sunday, Aug. 30. At Fort Malden, Art By The River blends history with art, music and magic, 10 am to 5 pm daily. Held since 1967, the event is at 100 Laird Ave., Amherstburg. Admission is $5 per person; there is no charge for kids aged 12 and under. 519-736-2826 or gibsonartgallery.com.

10TH ANNUAL BOWLING FOR BONE MARROW BOWL-A-THON

Families are invited to Throw a Strike for the Gift of Life at the 10th Annual Bowling for Bone Marrow Bowl-a-Thon hosted by the Katelyn Bedard Bone Marrow Association on Sat., Aug. 29. Special guests include Dr. Lisa Porter and her research team at the University of Windsor, plus guests from years’ past who have received bone marrow transplants and their families who have been touched by leukemia and lymphoma. Jangles the Clown, face painting, goody bags, prizes, games and mor e are part of the fundraising fun at Rose Bowl Lanes, 2482

Dougall Ave., Windsor. Anyone can register on bowl-a-thon day at noon. Bowling is from 1 to 3 pm. Adults pay $20 to play; the kids they bring bowl for free. A link to optional pledge sheets is on the organization’s facebook page. 519-564-4119. givemarrow.net

Sunday, 30 ROTARY CLUB OF LASALLE CENTENNIAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

The Rotary Club of LaSalle Centennial is hosting its annual charity golf tournament at Ambassador Golf Club, 1025 Sprucewood Ave. Playing Texas scramble style, golfers will compete for prizes and bragging rights while supporting local and international projects. To register, email jangelidis@athenaltd.com or nickkraycich@gmail.com.

SEPTEMBER

Wednesday, 2

PASTA

DINNER AND MENTAL HEALTH FAIR

The Canadian Mental Health Association and Unifor Local 200 Human Rights Committee are hosting a Pasta Dinner and Mental Health Fair from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. Local organizations will be in attendance with resources for guests at the Caboto Club, 2175 Parent Ave., Windsor. Dinner includes pasta, salad, buns, butter, tea and coffee. Admission is $10. cmha-wecb.on.ca.

Thursday, 3 HARROW FAIR

Till Sunday, Sept. 6. With a mom calling contest, pie auction, tractor pull and 4-H shows, the Harrow Fair has known how to please a crowd for 161 years. The action happens at the Harrow Fairgrounds on McAffee St. Admission to the annual agricultural fair is $7 daily; $15 for a weekend pass. Children 12 years and under attend for free. 519-738-3262 or harrowfair.com.

Sunday, 6 TOUR DI VIA ITALIA

Amateur and professional cyclists will pedal for all they’re worth along Howard Ave. and Erie St. E. on the Tour Di Via Italia. Spectators can come to Windsor’s Little Italy and watch the race for free. The tour begins at 10 am; the pro race takes place in the afternoon. 226-346-0598 or tourdiviaitalia.ca.

Friday, 11

OLDE SANDWICH TOWNE FESTIVAL

Till Sunday, Sept. 13. Mill and Sandwich Streets will buzz with music, history, stories and more during the Olde Sandwich Towne Festival. Visitors can also take in the parade, car show, buskers, entertainment, special menus and vendors. Admission is free. 519-254- 2880.

Sunday, 13

WINDSOR OVARIAN WALK OF HOPE

Bringing awareness to women about ovarian cancer and raising funds to fight the disease that claimed 1,700 Canadians last year, the Windsor Ovarian Walk of Hope is a 5 km walk or run. The starting point is the Vollmer Recreation Complex at 2121 Laurier Dr., LaSalle. For information, contact Andrea Bodchon, ovarian cancer survivor and co-chair of the Windsor Ovarian Walk of Hope, at abodchon@cogeco.ca. 519-792-7802.

KIDS IN FLIGHT CHARITY AIR DISPLAY & AIRPORT OPEN HOUSE

Flypasts, aircraft rides, military and civilian aircraft displays, demonstrations and exhibits keep the excitement flying high during the Kids in Flight Charity Air Display & Airport Open House. Other avian themed action includes a kid’s fun zone, air-crafts, photo booth, face painting and arcade, all happening at the Windsor International Airport, 3200 County Rd. 42. The event aims to raise awareness for pediatric cancers, childhood cancer awareness month and Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario while showcasing aviation. Admission, parking and most activities are free. facebook.com/topgunskidswithcancertakeflight.

Wednesday, 16

LIBRO CREDIT UNION AND IVES INSURANCE BROKERS 13TH ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

Libro Credit Union and Ives Insurance Brokers are teaming up once again to co-host our 13th annual charity golf tournament, held at Kingsville Golf and Country club. Proceeds from the day will go to the W.E. Care for Kids Foundation, supporting health care for our children in Windsor and Essex County. To guarantee your spot please contact Luciana Pannunzio at Libro Credit Union (luciana.pannunzio@libro.ca) or Jim Batke (jimb@invesinsurance.com) by August 26th.

Saturday, 19

CHILDREN’S FEST

Till Sunday, Sept. 20. The 21st Annual Children’s Fest appeals to kids’ wide range of interests with sports and games, experiments with science and activities in the arts. Live entertainment, food and more round out the family event, co-hosted by the Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) and the Bulimia Anore xia Nervosa Association. Gates open 10 am to 5 pm daily at Derwent Park behind the Safety Village at 7911 Forest Glade Dr., Windsor. 519-253-6382. childrensfest.ca.

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