Windsor Life Magazine September 2016

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SEPTEMBER 2016

VOLUME 23, ISSUE 6

PUBLISHER/EDITOR Robert E Robinson

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Publisher’s Note

When we created Windsor Life 24 years ago, our mandate was to share great stories about interesting people doing positive things That came home to me again while assembling the lineup of articles for this issue

Our community’s giving nature is evident in so many ways. Take Anne and Andrea Gelinas, the mother and daughter who volunteered to look after rescued chimpanzees, monkeys and gorillas in a sanctuar y in West Africa

Then there are the many individuals, sub trades and organizations who came together to ensure that local people nearing the end of their lives can be cared for in the ne w Erie Shores Campus in Leamington A creation of The Hospice of Windsor & Essex County, it is Canada’s first satellite residential hospice.

Windsor’s Anthony Limbombe and Bran don Campeau are tr ying to ease challenges for Zoey, a little girl with multiple chronic health issues Hoping to raise money and awareness, the two young men competed in The Amazing Race Canada.

On another memorable adventure, Windsor photographers Spike and Christine Bell were in fine company when they accompanied members of The Essex and Kent Scottish to meet His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent, GCVO, in London, England

Authors Cris Kohl and Joan Forsberg reveal voyages that did not turn out well in their intriguing book, Great Lakes Shipwrecks

Proving we can play as hard as we work, our community is having a good time this summer

Windsor Life takes you to the Chevrolet De troit Belle Isle Grand Prix for the outstanding racing we experienced on June 3 to 5.

We go backstage with Hair Force One, an 80s glam metal band th at proudly wears their hair big and plays their rock and roll loud

David Musyj, Windsor Regional Hospital’s president and chief executive officer, shows us how to smoke a meat lover’s feast.

Looking ahead, we find out what to expect of the first annual Ouellette Avenue Dream Cruise, coinciding with the Woodward Dream Cruise on Aug 20

Paul Anka, Canada’s superstar singer com poser, chatted with Windsor Life in advance of his concert at Caesars Windsor on Aug 21

Chris Gelinas, Tecumseh resident turned New York women ’ s fashion designer, is bring ing his latest trunk show to Windsor. Fashion istas are counting the weeks.

Have an enjoyable read!

Bob Robinson

INTO AFRICA

Mother and Daughter Team Up to Care for Apes and People

STORY BY KAREN PATON-EVANS PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANNE AND ANDREA GELINAS

PACKING

RUDIMENTARY

DENTAL TOOLS for a volunteer trip to a primate reser ve in West Africa, Andrea Gelinas had no inkling that in addition to gorillas, chimpanzees and monkeys, many of her patients would be villagers who had never encountered a dentist before

She also didn’t expect to be putting her hands in the mouth of a semi sedated lion or being so hungr y at night that Andrea would fantasize about the endless ways she would cook the community’s fat pig, if she could just get up the ner ve to kill it

But, hey, when your mom asks you to accompany her on the journey of a lifetime and love up some monkeys, how challenging could you dream it would be?

Watching television i n her comfor table home, Anne Gelinas was far removed from the hot humidity of Cameroon in the West African jungle. Her eyes were riveted to Going Ape, a program on the Animal Channel spotlighting the efforts of frontline rescue workers and volun teers tr ying to save orphaned apes sheltered at the Cameroon Wildlife Aid Fund reser ve.

In the steamy Mefou Primate Park in Cameroon, West Africa, Anne Gelinas and her daughter, Andrea, spent a month providing volunteer care to chimps, monkeys, gorillas and people

Opposite page, large photo: Anne cuddles with a chimp rescued by Ape Action Africa

Lower left: Enlisting her mom as her dental assistant, Dr Andrea Gelinas (right) extracted the decayed teeth of 100 villagers

This page, clockwise, far upper left: Fed by bottle, an orphaned chimp depends on volunteers for care and affection Normally, the chimp would cling to its mother’s chest until a teenager; village children called Andrea “the white angel” and wanted to braid her hair; with no electricity, Andrea relied on hand tools to ex tract a gorilla’s diseased tooth She is happy to speak with other Canadian dentists about the life changing experience (dr andreagelinas@gmail com); Dedicated Apes Action Africa staff care for 350 primates in the sanctuar y; a gentle giant, the gorilla beat his chest when the Canadians visited the outdoor toilet

Habitat loss and poaching for illegal bushmeat and pet trades are threatening wild gorillas and chimpanzees with extinc tion. The reserve organization, renamed Ape Action Africa, rescues orphaned primates and provides rehabilitation and long term care in a protected environment

When the Animal Channel announced that self funded volunteers are continually needed for one to three month terms, “Sign me up!” Anne shouted at her TV

Googling the registered charitable organ ization, she filled out the volunteer applica tion, under went two inter vie ws and just happened to mention her daughter was a dentist. Both women received an invitation.

Andrea had only begun her position with an implant dentistr y practice in Toronto and was truly grateful when she was given permission to take six weeks off to tend to chimps’ teeth When her new employer told Andrea she could help herself to old dental instruments in the office’s attic, she loaded up Antibiotics and other medications also went into Andrea’s big bag Free advice was given by a Toronto Zoo staff member who works with primates

To help pay for the trip, Anne hosted a “giant open house” in Tecumseh, charging $20 per person and asking guests to brin g

toothbrushes and toothpaste for Cameroon residents. Family and friends also donated items for raffles. By the end of the night, $4,000 was in the travel fund. “ You have to find your own way there and make a donation toward your stay, which goes to the reser ve, ” Anne explains

In Febr uar y 2012, en route to West Africa, the women went through customs in Paris “Dental extraction equipment looks pretty terrifying,” Andrea admits However, it didn’t delay their journey

Arriving in the Mefou Primate Park in Cameroon, the women were shown to their accommodations. Tight bunks in one sec tion of a metal tube. A shower that barely washed grime from their sweaty faces. Baby chimps needing 24/7 care, bouncing around next door. Grown gorillas beating their chests whenever the Canadians visited the outdoor toilet An drea quickly assessed: “ This is definitely not an eco tour you ’ re there as unpaid staff ”

Next morning, “I started walking toward the pavilion and there were people lined up as far as you could see, ” she recalls Villagers had heard a dentist was at the ape reser ve and hoped she would help them, too.

With no electricity, no x ray, no suction and only a headlamp to see what she was

doing, Andrea went to work in “the most raw environment you could imagine.” Re quiring an assistant, she enlisted Anne, who needs sedation when getting her own dental work done “I felt bad for my mom ”

Andrea felt even worse for her human pa tients Working till her hands buckled, “I could only do extractions,” she says One staff member had eight teeth pulled and went right back to work, smiling

In desperation, Andrea phone d her Canadian mentor, Dr Goldfarb, at 4 am to send “ ever ything he had ” She says, “He miraculously got in contact with Toronto volunteers coming this way. They were able to deliver more instruments.”

“ To go through life with chronic and ab scessed teeth is debilitating. They have no access to care. It was heartbreaking,” Andrea obser ves She treated about 100 people

When not pulling teeth, the women were with the primates Ape Action Africa cares for more than 350 primates, including 110 chimps and 20 gorillas who can live 40 or 50 years in the right environment In the safe forest sanctuar y, the orphaned, aban doned and abused animals live with their own kind and are taught how to climb trees and other sur vival skills.

“Chimps learn ever ything from their

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mothers,” Anne explains. “ They stay on their mothers’ chests till they’re teenagers. ” Ronnie, an orphaned baby chimp, was being cared for by a Dutch female volunteer. “She was exhausted so the staff asked if my daughter and I could look after Ronnie in the afternoons One chimp is like 10 active two year olds!”

Back in the volunteers’ quar ters, Anne and Andrea also teamed up with two other volunteers to take care of two rescued baby gorillas Part of the chore list was feeding the primates and cleaning their cages “ They like to pull your hair out, ” Anne notes. “ To show affection, they use their mouths so I had a lot of bites.”

“It’s like they’re playing games with you, ” Andrea says. “You can tickle them and they laugh and laugh!”

Gorillas are not mischievous like chimps “ They’re the most gentle giants,” Anne finds

Mac, Ronnie and other primates had teeth extracted Andrea also removed an older chimp’s canine tooth that stood out ward; it made him look aggressive and for that, he had been isolated by his family His new smile could make a difference.

The hardest part of the adventure was the harsh living conditions. Up at 5:30 am, the

women received a French baguette and sauce for breakfast. At other meagre meals sustaining their 12 hour workdays, “ we got beans and rice rice and beans,” Andrea re calls

“Every single day, Andrea said, ‘Mom, I’m so hungr y, ’” Anne says In their bunks, they played a game: “If you could go anywhere in the world for breakfast, where would you go?”

Meanwhile, “pigs and goats are roaming around and cr ying morning till night!” says Andrea The villagers bar ter the valuable commodit ies for cornmeal. When British volunteers arrived with chocolate, wine and Jack Daniels, the Canadians gave them an enthusiastic welcome.

Andrea was constantly afraid of becom ing a meal for a black mamba snake: Two drops of venom are fatal “Mom loves snakes I wore boots up to my knees all day, ever y day ”

One drowsy afternoon, cockatoos began squawking “they’re the jungle’s alarm system, ” Anne notes “Ronnie woke up screaming I looked up into the trees and there was a black mamba overhead Andrea grabbed Ronnie and I think she made it back to camp in 30 seconds. I was still look ing for my camera. ”

“ They also have the deadliest form of malaria in that jungle,” Andrea points out. Required daily medications made the women hallucinate. They tried to combat dehydration headache by splitting a beer Full body checks for ticks were a nightly ne cessity Even protected in her mosquito tent, Andrea says, “I always felt like something was crawling on me ”

Anne, who was then 52, acknowledges the volunteer experience “ was the most dif ficult thing I’ve ever done ”

The day mother and daughter were leav ing the sanctuar y, staff brought their fami lies. “People were so grateful they called Andrea ‘the white ange l,’” Anne says.

After weeks of wondering if they would sur vive another day in the jungle, the women were suddenly plunged into the comfort of a Hilton Hotel “ We spent the afternoon crying because we missed the apes so much and might never see them again,” Anne says

Happily, the women get frequent up dates Ronnie is now a healthy seven year old, living in a group Profiles of other primates are posted on apeactionafrica org, where people can support rescue efforts by adopting individual chimps, monkeys and gorillas.

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Fashion Designer Chris Gelinas

Taking a Bite Out of the Big Apple

STORY BY KAREN PATON EVANS PHOTOGRAPHY ANDREW BOYLE

AT EVERY CG fashion show in New York, there is a beaming cluster of beautifully dressed women of var ying ages and sizes, applauding enthusiastically as ever y ne w garment is revealed on the catwalk

The ladies exude such flare wearing their favourite designer’s clothes that style re por ters often remark on how wonder fully each woman has made Chris Gelinas pieces her own

Hearing this, the women smile After all, they have been admiring and wearing CG fashions since the designer was a boy, stitching his own creations on an ancient Singer se wing machine in his grandmother’s workroom in Tecumseh.

Laughing over some of the unpolished haute couture he dreamed up 20 years ago, Chris is pleased to make amends to his earliest muses, his sister, Andrea, and a friend, dressing them today in Chris Gelinas pieces that are worn by celebri ties and fashion for ward women in Ne w York, Toronto, Windsor and elsewhere. His mother, aunt and grandmother are also clients

Chris is currently at work on his spring/summer 2017 col lection, slated to be unveiled at his runway show in NYC this September Several weeks after ward, he will be bringing his trunk show to Windsor, Toronto and Birmingham, Michigan

Ever since Chris launched his first collection three years ago, life has been a whirlwind He loves it After all, he has been preparing to make his name in the fashion world for most of his life

“It wasn ’ t until recently that I stepped back and realized the last 12 years have been very strategic even with serendipitous elements that came into play,” he obser ves. “Ever y step has led to my end goal of being a fashion designer.”

Born in Windsor, Chris lived and attended school in Tecumseh for much of his youth in between lengthy busi ness related travels with his family to Mexico, Korea and the Philippines. “Even though I live in New York now, Tecumseh is still home base,” he maintains

It’s all about the details for Chris Gelinas, Tecumseh native turned New York fash ion designer His new CG spring/summer 2017 collection is unveiling this Sep tember Fashion forward women love his finely tailored digital print dress; power peplum pantsuit; black tunic dress and bustier with a red rosette; and black col umn dress layered with a black and red top Photos courtesy The New York Times

The most magical places during his child hood were the workshops of his grandfather, a furniture builder and upholsterer, and his grandmother, a seamstress Chris’ family en couraged him to explore his creativity and discover what his hands could do “I had a fascination with being able to make things That became manifested through my passion for fashion,” he says

Acknowledging “I a lways knew I wanted to go into fashion but wasn ’ t sure how to go about it,” Chris first obtained his business degree at the University of Windsor, which led to him becoming a buyer at Marc Jacobs in New York 10 years ago. Working for the trend bending fashion house was a tremen dous learning experience

He also gained knowledge working at Proenza Schouler and Balenciaga Chris later became first assistant to Olivier Theyskens at Theor y; after several years, Olivier encour aged the talented young man to break out on his own “He’s still ver y supportive of what I’m doing,” Chris says

He found that as a fledging designer, de spite having ver y little to launch his brand, new friends and supporters were willing to “help my vision come to life.” Chris says, “I think New York is the most incredible city in the world: Dynamic and always changing. There is such entrepreneurial spirit.”

Even so, Chris traded New York for Paris for a time to broaden his perspective through the different culture and fashion scene.

Back in the Big Apple, Chris studied at the prestigious Parsons School of Design in New York In 2013, he went after and won the MADE for Peroni Young Designer Award, exclusively given to Parsons graduates and alumni The honour included funding and mentorship, vital to Chris as he prepared to launch his first ever CG spring collection in Manhattan.

Chris’ transition from a design hopeful to his own bona fide brand required more than luck it also demanded sweat equity With a couple of CG collections under his belt, Chris was eligible to compete for the 2014 LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers. Created by the Paris fashion house Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy to reveal and suppor t designers under age 40, the award scores the winner a major grant and a year of mentoring.

Chris soon zoomed to the list of 12 final ists, bringing his autumn 2014 collection to the LVMH headquar ters to be judged by such fashion luminaries as Karl Lager feld, Nicolas Ghesquiere, Marc Jacobs, Phoebe Philo, Raf Simons and Riccardo Tisci.

Although Chris did not win the prize,

the experience and exposure he gained was priceless

While hard at work on his autumn/winter 2014 collection, Chris attracted the atten tion of the Vogue Fashion Fund and Coun cil of Fashion Designers of America

His gorgeous garments earned him a spot among the top 10 finalists in the 2015 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Competition Chris’s can do attitude helped him tackle design and advertising challenges and stage a r unway show at the Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood. The publicity that he received on Vogue.com introduced the de signer to a wider audience.

“Although the amazing industr y accolades are ver y validating and helpful, I think the best thing for me to do is keep my head down in my studio and focus on my work,” Chris believes

In his womenswear design studio, he finds, “No two days are ever alike ” Chris enjoys that aspect “As a creative person, I’m driven by the unknown ” Putting in 18 hour days for a month straight before each show, he says, “I run on fumes and adrenalin ”

One distinction of CG fashions is women feel good about the clothes they are wearing The designer plays with classic silhouettes, car ving them into slightly more pronounced

shapes or adding fine details that elevate them into the realm of extraordinar y. With many pieces, a slightly futuristic feel gives them a decidedly modern edge that is also refined and feminine

The clothing’s wearability is secured by Chris’s practical considerations like find ing breathable or wicking fabrics that will let a woman look fabulous and feel comfortable on a sweltering summer day

The spring/summer 2016 collection shows off the strengths of CG designs De tail, both subtle and striking, are evident in a two piece ensemble consisting of a white short sleeved dress with a rounded neck and flared skir t that can be worn alone or un buttoned at the sides to reveal sheer white slim pants underneath. The pants are adorned with navy and coral appliqués in teardrop shapes; the same appliqués and floral motifs swirl over the bottom of the white dre ss

In the Chris Gelinas fall/winter 2016 col lection, a softly hued digital print dress is punctuated by a pointed black collar and bold black striping stitched alongside verti cal slashes in the long sleeves and a panel framing the front of the dress A black un derskirt can be glimpsed with the movement of the dress.

Another head turning look is a soft tweedy caramel suit consisting of a classically t ai lored jacket with padded shoulders, notched collar and a tapered waist that flares into a double peplum A tweedy r uffle edged in black unfurls across the bust The jacket’s pushed up sleeves are paired with long black gloves Caramel tweed slim capris extend the slender silhouette

Current and past CG collections are on view at chrisgelinas com They are available for purchase nearby at Tender in Birmi ng ham and at The Room at Hudson’s Bay in Toronto. Daily sneak peaks are posted on Instagram @CGSTUDIONYC.

Ever y piece is inspired by “the strong women ” throughout Chris’ life from his grandmother who “always had style” to the confident Ne w Yorkers who treat the city streets as their personal catwalks

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Authors Cris Kohl and Joan Forsberg

GREAT L AKES SHIPWRECKS

The Latest Edition in a Series of Illustrated Books

STORY/PHOTOGRAPHY BY DICK HILDEBRAND

SHIPWRECKS HAVE CAPTIVATED the imaginations of most people For instance, 104 years after the sinking of the Titanic, we ’ re still talking about it and it seems that someone is always talking about the number of vessels on the floor of the Detroit River as a result of the rum running days of Prohibition

Today, through the magic of digital images and improvements in diving equipment, the wrecks that are scattered on the bottoms of the Great Lakes can be brought into our living rooms in vivid color and detail.

Husband and wife Cris Kohl and Joan Forsberg who head up Seawolf Communications are leaders in updating diving lore and telling us the stories and legends of the vessels that have suffered an underwater demise Their newest book titled ‘Great Lakes SHIP WRECKS’, has only been on the market since the end of May and is already proving to be a solid seller It chronicles recent discoveries and updates over the past 8 years The publication was assembled as a showcase for all the work that’s been done on the histor y of the wrecks not only for Cris and Joan but for other under water pho tographers and for the artists on both sides of the border who have provided maps and drawings of the wrecks Since the start of the digital age, says Cris, “photographers are no longer limited to shoot ing 36 frames in one session and they don’t have to worr y about camera settings like focus and exposure. They can take as many pictures as they want by merely aiming the camera and shooting.” And he’s quick to add that some of the results are simply incredible.

“More than 100 Great Lakes shipwrecks hav e been found and/or

identified since 2007 and this book tells their stories,” says Cris, “ This is a companion book an encyclopedic extension to ‘ The Great Lakes Diving Guide’ which, at 608 pages and more than 1200 photos, has reached its maximum size ” The newest edition also con tains facts that weren ’ t available earlier and provides co ordinates of many of the wrecks to the benefit of divers and rea ders alike At 224 pages and more than 500 black and white photos it’s a fascinating read and a worthwhile addition to anyone ’ s collection. Many of the ships were lost on Lake Erie around Point Pelee and Cris points out that the latest discoveries are listed in the book. He also says, “ we ’ ve added some images to update several of the previous ones that were contained in the original publication.” While a majority of the pic tures come from Cris and Joan’s archival collection which has grown steadily over the past 30 years, there are numerous donated images from people that have also been involved in the discover y of Great Lakes shipwrecks A major contributor is Al Hart, an American who once worked at the Great Lakes Maritime Museum in Vermillion “ When we go to various shows,” says Cris, “Al is usually there with boxes of pictures of ships that have gone down over the years and we always end up spending a fair bit of money to buy them ”

Over the decades, Cris and Joan have become friendly with quite a few avid shipwreck divers and photographers and as a result, have received much information to complement their own. According to Cris, “ our paths often cross and they know if they want their dis coveries written into the histor y books, they have to contact us. ” In fact, one writer has designated Cris as the ‘DEAN’ of Great Lakes

shipwrecks. “I chuckled over that one, ” adds Cris, “ my daughter who is a university pro fessor has a PHD and I’ve only got a Masters degree and yet I’m the dean!” He’s been writing books since 1985 and Joan became part of the team a few years later together they’ve produced at least 16 books on shipwrecks Both are experienced dive rs, both share a number of prestigious awards and they’ve appeared on numerous television networks including The Histor y Channel, Discover y Channel, CBS, PBS and CTV in Canada

‘Great Lakes SHIPWRECKS’ contains a wealth of information providing stories from the St Lawrence River, Lakes Ontario, Erie, Huron, Michigan and Superior along with short chapters on activities along the Niagara River, the Detroit River, the St Clair River and Lake St Clair

Cris and Joan spend their summers diving and doing research on shipwrecks During the winter months they’re on the lecture cir cuit. This past April they par ticipated in a big shipwreck show in Welland several months earlier they were in Chicago for a major presentation. A lot of their time is also devoted to smaller gatherings at local and out of town lib raries where enthusiastic audi ences hear the latest about shipwrecks in the Great Lakes Recently, Cris and Joan were at the University of Toronto’s anthropology de par tment to research the discover y of a human skull which may have come from the wreck of the ‘Griffon’, the first ship to sail the Great Lakes Built by the explorer Lasalle, the Griffon disappeared in 1679 and to this day remains the great est mystery of the Great Lakes The ship has never been definitively located although there’s strong speculation it’s at the bottom of Georgian Bay around Manitoulin Island. The fascinating stor y is told in ‘ The Wreck Of The Griffon’.

The book can be bought at Pelee Wings, the Point Pelee Nature Centre, Juniper Books on Ottawa Street and is readily avail able at various dive shops in Windsor, Kingsville and Colchester

It can also be bought directly from Seawolfcommunications com Contact Cris and Joan at seawolfrex@aol com or call them at 519 915 9016 At $1 95 a copy, it’s a bar gain and will be signed by both authors if or dered from them Major credit cards are accepted

‘Great Lakes SHIPWRECKS’ is a capti vating book and once you start reading, it’s virtually impossible to put down And, the price is right, making it the ideal purchase as a gift for anyone with a thirst for shipwreck histor y in our own area.

Frank Dayus IV

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With renovations completed at Boston Pizza, owner Rob Haglund and his family welcomed guests to the recent grand reopen ing The updated look is accompanied by a ne w menu featuring over 100 items, including burgers, pasta dishes and unique pizzas. The full ser vice restaurant with an attached spor ts bar caters to ever ybody including families and spor ts team Large parties can be seated without a reser vation at 4 Amy Croft Dr , Windsor 519 739 1313 or bostonpizza.com.

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Offering legal sur veying and construction layout ser vices, Sur veyors On Site owners Chris Oyler and Mike Toupin recently celebrated their 5th anniversar y by opening their new office at 3244 Walker Rd in Windsor Now operating seven field crews, SOS is recognizable in the community by its fleet of bright orange Jeep Wranglers bearing the company logo 519 818 0767 or sur veyorsonsite com

RANA EYE CARE

Opened on July 4, Rana Eye Care is offering eye examinations for adults and kids; dia betic retinal evaluations; Lasik pre and post op; and a large selection of frames and sun glasses Educated at St Anne’s Catholic High School and the University of Windsor, Dr. Kreeshna Rana, pictured here with hus band Christian, is practicing in the plaza at 1303 County Rd. 22, Belle River. Rana Eye Care is part of a medical clinic that also in cludes family doctors and other wellness providers 226 363 0403 ranaeyecare com

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UNIVERSAL MARBLE & GRANITE

Bringing 30 years ’ experience from Italy to Canada, Universal Marble & Granite has been fabricating custom stone products in Essex County since 2008 Damiano Pasquadibisceglie and his son, Saverio, just moved to their new location at 3325 County Rd. 42, Windsor. Paying attention to detail, the craftsmen make granite and marble coun tertops for kitchens and ba throoms; surrounds for fireplaces, showers and whirlpool tubs; custom tables and desks; and windowsills. 519 966 7300 or gouniversal.ca.

GREAT LAKES CHIROPRACTIC

Dr Paul Bondy (above) and Dr Aaron McKinlay are welcoming patients to their ne w Great Lakes Chiropractic at 1303 County Rd. 22, Belle River. The team of five health professionals provide chiroprac tic, massage therapy, naturopathic ser vices, spinal decompression, impulse adjusting, laser therapy, orthotics, custom bracing and more. Ne w patients can walk in or book appointments by phoning 519 727 0101 or reser ving on greatlakeschiro ca

WINDSOR SPITFIRES

Happy to have won the bid to host the 99th MasterCard Memorial Cup, the Windsor Spitfires are now working on putting on a successful event, scheduled for May 18 to 28, 2017 Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens, left, Ontario Hockey League commissioner David Branch, Milos Vranesevic, MasterCard Canada, and John Savage, Windsor Spitfires governor, gathered to celebrate the good news at a media conference on Mon., May 2 at the WFCU Centre in Windsor. windsorspitfires.com. Photo by Mike Kovaliv from Snapd.

CLEAR HEARING CENTRE

A decade of helping people hear what they have been missing led Melissa Beardsey to open Clear Hearing Centre on July 4 at 243 Erie St. S. in Leam ington. Free hearing tests for adults and children are done at the centre to help determine if hearing aids are needed If so, Melissa recommends, dispenses and ser vices hearing aids Weekday, evening and weekend appointments are available at the centre House calls are offered to patients living in retire ment and long term residences. 519 398 8116.

WINDSOR-ESSEX ARTIST OPEN STUDIO TOUR

Ar tists are inviting ever yone to drop into their workspaces and galleries during the 6th Annual Windsor Essex Ar tist Open Studio Tour From 10 am to 5 pm, Sat , Sept 24 and Sun , Sept 25, visitors can take the free self directed tour to any or all of the 22 stops between Belle River and Amherstburg. WEOpenStudioTour.com.

FRIENDS ON THE RUN

COMPETING ON THE AMAZING RACE CANADA

STORY BY KAREN PATON EVANS PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY CTV

AS CANADIANS TUNED in for the sea son 4 premiere of CTV ’ s The Amazing Race Canada on June 28th, Essex County resi dents were delighted to discover there was a hometown team to root for

Windsor’s own Brandon Campeau and Anthony Limbombe crouched with nine other teams at the star ting line on frozen Frame Lake in Yellowknife, waiting for host Jon Montgomer y to give the signal.

Beneath their army green jacket s, the Windsor men wore 4Zoey armbands, re minders of their personal mascot and moti vation: Zoey, a bubbly six year old who doesn’t let her multiple chronic illnesses curb her joy for life

Zoey is the niece of Kayla Lumley, the men ’ s co worker at Buffalo Wild Wings in Devonshire Mall By wearing the armbands, the two buddies turned airtime into oppor tunity, letting other Canadians know there is a little girl in Windsor who could use some help.

With their eye on The Amazing Race Canada prizes of a ne w Chevrolet vehicle apiece, $250,000 and a trip around the

Testing their fitness skills and friendship, Brandon Campeau and Anthony Limbombe left Windsor to compete in The Amazing Race Canada Feats included Anthony rappelling down rockface and Brandon swinging across a ladder beneath the Jasper SkyTram above Whistlers Mountain The show airs Tuesdays at 8 pm on CTV

world, Brandon and Anthony hoped to use some of their winnings to buy a specialized van to more easily transport Zoey.

Before any of that could happen, the men had to overcome their first hurdle making it onto the show

“Unknowingly, we both had plans of doing it,” Brandon says When he ap proached his co worker to be his teammate, Anthony revealed he already had the appli cation on his phone

“ That pretty much set ever ything in stone, ” says Brandon

Four days before CTV ’ s November 2015 deadline, the men submitted their video application “ There were also lots of ques tionnaires,” Brandon recalls of the process

An in person inter view with producers gave the guys some idea of what might be in store. “I realized we had to go all in when Anthony was asked to sing I think we got in because of his singing,” chuckles Bran don, adding “Anthony is one of the great est singers I’ve ever met. ”

Upholding their moms as their heroes, the adventurous 21 year old friends are well matched Anthony speaks or under stands several languages and can dance; Brandon is knowledgeable about geography all skills that have proved essential in past races

Anthony came to Canada in 1999, leav ing his native Congo behind He attended St. Anne Catholic High School and stud ied general science at the University of Windsor He is attending St Clair College’s nursing program this fall

Brandon is a born and bred Windsorite, attending St. Bernard Catholic Elementar y School and W.F. Herman Secondar y School. He is a graduate of St. Clair Col lege’s travel and tourism program

To prepare for The Amazing Race Canada, the men went nightly to the gym and ran often. “ We re watched shows, get ting into the mindset of previous competi tors and what they were up against,” Brandon says However, nothing could pre pare them for their greatest challenge: The weather.

In April, the men flew to the Northwest Territories. Close family were sworn to se crecy. “Ever yone else thought we were on a backpacking trip to Asia,” Brandon says “ That was our cover stor y ”

At the starting line, the host cautioned the 10 teams: “You’ll be faced with one of the most demanding and difficult races ever ”

Challenge one was a pleasant warmup

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for competitors, who included Ashley Call ingbull Burnham, the first Canadian and First Nations woman to win Mrs. Universe, and Lowell Taylor, the race ’ s first legally blind contestant Teammates searched the woods around the Legislative Assembly of the Nor thwest Territories for clues to cor rectly translate a Weledeh phrase that means: “ Travel safely across the land ”

Testing that greeting, the race nex t de manded that competitors rush to Jasper, Al berta and dangle in the air, clinging to the underside of a halted Jasper SkyTram and use their arms and feet to move along a hor izontal ladder to get to the other end, where the next clue flapped in the wind

Host Jon describes the SkyTram challenge as “the single greatest stunt that’s ever been performed on The Amazing Race Canada ” He correctly predicte d its impact on com petitors: “It will freak them out; they’ll maybe cr y with fear, be giddy with antici pation and definitely be ver y respectful of the people who tried their hand at it ”

While some teammates visibly quaked at the sight of the SkyTram hovering high above tree covered Whistlers Mountain, Brandon was excited by the challenge. “I was so hyped up to do it and I felt like I was going to kill it,” he recalls Mentally putting aside the strong winds, dizzying heights and the bitter April weather 400 metres south of the Arctic Circle, Brandon figured, “It’s just monkey bars.”

Cautiously making his way to the under side of the SkyTram, Brandon began reach ing for one bar after another About mid point, “I slipped and fell,” he says. An extraordinarily long bungie rope dropped and bounced him abov e the trees “As dis appointed as I was that I fell, it was really exhilarating ”

Feeling “ sour ” on the tram ride back to earth, Brandon tried to psyche himself up for a second attempt. However, he felt dis couraged about having to line up behind newly arriving competitors before he would be given another tr y

Anthony and Brandon had a quick strat egy session. If Brandon fell a second time, he would be back at the star ting point Chances were strong that other competitors would also plummet before snatching the clue card and have to make fresh, time con suming attempts.

If Brandon forfeited his second go on the SkyTram and took a four hour penalty in stead, he and Anthony could drive off to the next challenge The Windsor duo reasoned the penalty could put them nearer the head of the pack.

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Jumping into their vehicle, Brandon and Anthony zoomed to the Athabasca River, where they rafted down the water to get di rections to yet another challenge They were close behind best friends and fitness business owners Kelly and Kate The women had the advantage, since they had decided outright to take the penalty and not to swing from the SkyTram at all

What neither team realized was that after they le ft the SkyTram facility, the challenge was cancelled due to bad weather All the remaining teams had to do was wait and rest during the time it would have taken them to complete the challenge. This proved a game changer.

Meanwhile, the Windsor team was at Two Valley Creek Canyon, where it was Anthony’s turn to perform under pressure. Rappelling down a 24 metre rockface, he crashed through the icy creek with an ava lanche beacon and found a cache contain ing the directions to the final spot, Pyramid Island Lake in Jasper National Park

While the Rockies watched, Brandon and Anthony ran flat out to home plate, ar riving moments after Kelly and Kate Sit ting in the drizzle, the guys alternated between “staying hopeful” and “feeling anx ious ” Waiting out the four hour penalty, their only chance was if another team fell significantly behind or got spectacularly lost.

All those things happened, but it wasn ’ t enough.

“It’s hard standing here on this mat, hearing we ’ re the first eliminated,” Brandon told the host. “I expected the race to be dif ficult but this totally surprised us ”

Chatting on The Marilyn Denis Show after The Amazing Race Canada’s premiere, Anthony admits, “Going in, the only strat egy th at we had was ‘No penalties’ and that was the one thing that we did do ”

Had they remained in the competition for the second week, the Windsorites would have raced from Calgar y to Vancou ver and then onto Hong Kong and Viet nam.

Both men say they would do The Amaz ing Race Canada again in a heartbeat.

With this great Canadian adventure be hind them, Brandon and Anthony con tinue to pursue other goals. Anthony wants to graduate and become a travel nurse. Brandon dreams of working at or opening a resort in Australia someday

As for Zoey, caring people who want to contribute to her medically related needs can purchase fundraising charms and bracelets at angels4zoey wix com

LOOK WHO’S COOKING AT HOME

DAVID MUSYJ, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, WINDSOR REGIONAL HOSPITAL

When in the mood for a ser ious infusion of delicious protein, Windsor Reg ional Hospital’s President and CEO by passes the bar beque and fires up his smoker. Fueling the smoker w ith apple (and sometimes hickor y) wood chips, Dav id Musy j schedules four hours of smoking time.

“ The g reat thing about a smoker is you set it and walk away, ” he says.

“You need not flip or turn any thing . It is nearly impossible to burn any of the meats.”

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Ingredients:

• One whole chicken

• One slab of pork back ribs

• Salmon fillets

• Two or more duck breasts

• Prepared rubs to season the meat and fish

Star t the smoker on its smoke sett ing, lett ing it get to approxi mately 180 degrees F The low heat phase generates a lot of s moke

Cut the rib slab into sections of 3 to 5 ribs Place them directly on the smoker’s g rill or in a rib rack stand Smoke ribs for about 30 minutes

Add the chicken Set it on a beer can stand or make your ow n by leav ing 3/4 of your favourite brew in the beer can, slide the can inside the chicken and stand it on the g r ill Smoke the chicken and ribs for 30 minutes.

Place the duck breasts on the smoker.

Above: Come and get it! The smoker is packed with savour y goodness, including a slab of pork back ribs, salmon fillets, duck breasts and an entire chicken The meal shown feeds 12 people comfortably

Right: Formed into pellets, apple wood chips have no additives or fillers They are a convenient way to fuel the smoker over several hours

After a total of approximately 2 hours, tur n up the smoker’s heat to 325 to 350 deg rees F. A temperature gauge w ill help monitor the meat.

Between 2 and 3 hours into the smoking process, place the salmon on the g r il l on top of aluminum foil for easy removal Smoke ever y thing r ibs, chicken, duck and salmon together for an other hour

Present it all on platters

Quick guide for smoking: Ribs take 4 hours; chicken 3.5 hours; duck 3 hours and salmon 1 hour

IN THE AGE OF COMPOSITE products that are mass man ufactured, it feels right to reclaim and repurpose massive wooden beams and barn boards hewn in another era Over time, the character has been coaxed out of naturally weath ered woodgrain Seeing the beauty, architects and interior designers are seeking sources for these coveted products

Timbercraft in Windsor has emerged as Ontario’s go to resource for reclaimed lumber and antique mouldings and mantels

To obtain material for hardwood and softwood flooring and feature walls, owner Carl Klomp finds unused century barns and industrial buildings throughout the province and pays owners for the right to salvage them “We waste nothing, getting whatever we can and turning it into everything we can,” he says

For homeowners and builders, using reclaimed m aterial from old structures is a green choice It’s also a smart deci sion

“These barns and industrial buildings were built using old growth hardwood timber that has tighter rings than younger trees,” Carl points out. “The air quality was different back then. Other factors also contributed to producing timber that is much stronger than trees harvested today.”

Thick planks and beams of elm, beech, maple, ash, oak, hickory, hemlock, tamarack, pine and every other fine hard wood and softwood are carried back to Timbercraft’s saw sheds. There, each sturdy piece is cleaned, brushed down and then dried in the kiln to ensure the lumber is ready for in stallation.

Much of the wood will be re sawn by Timbercraft into floor boards and wall paneling. Another option is for Timbercraft to retain the wood’s weather ed, textured face; plane down the

sides and back; and tongue and groove the boards for a se cure fit

Flooring or wall paneling is sold to the client, who then has it installed Flooring is usually lightly sanded, stained and then varnished “However clients choose to use it at home or in their businesses, the wood looks amazing,” Carl finds

Since Timbercraft’s inventory is unique and always chang in g, the team is happy to bring interested property owners and builders samples of current stock “They can also come to our site and pick out pieces of wood for themselves,” Carl says “Every plank, every beam is different ”

He is always intrigued by the ways reclaimed lumber will be used next For instance, a foot thick beam that once helped hold up a barn roof may become a five foot long fire place mantel or the main support beam for a new house or a beamed framework forming a new porch

Even old tin salvaged from barn roofs gets a new lease on life once Timbercraft rescues it “Designers use it for feature walls in bathrooms,” Carl says

Shopping for lumber is also satisfying for people who want a custom built dining, occasional or boardroom table “Our clients can play with various boards typicall y two inches thick and see the effect when laid side by side,” Carl says. A Mennonite craftsman builds the table to order and Timber craft finishes it.

Underfoot, on the walls or spanning the ceiling, Timber craft’s reclaimed wood commands attention in new and older buildings with modern or rustic style.

“Materials made by nature always feel good,” Carl notes. “I believe that by giving them a second c hance, Timbercraft is bringing a touch of Ontario’s history to your own beautiful environment.”

ENGL AND IN AUTUMN

Windsor Photographers Encounter Royalty, History and a Horse Named Winifred

STORY BY KAREN PATON EVANS / PHOTOGRAPHY BY SPIKE BELL

DURING A THREE WEEK TOUR of England last autumn, Spike and Christine Bell of Windsor adopted the regimental motto of their travelling companions, a dozen members of The Essex and Kent Scot tish, to be “Semper Paratus” (Always Prepared) to appreciate ever y ex perience they encountered

The Bells had been invited by the Essex and Kent Scottish Primar y Reser ve army unit of the Canadian Forces to photograph and record a special presentation the soldiers were making to their Colonel in Chief, His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent, GCVO, in Lon don Extending their trip from Oct 7 to 27, the Bells had ample time to visit Christine’s bir thplace and her relatives, while making ne w friends and memories ever ywhere they journeyed.

Jetlag triggered by flights from Windsor to Toronto to Frankfurt to Birmingham did not diminish the Bells’ enthusiasm for the scener y. “Birmingham is beautiful. It was heavily bombed during WWII

you’d never know it today,” Spike says. Set in the middle of England, Birmingham draws millions of people annually to its cultural and spor ting events It and London are the countr y ’ s only two cities to boast their own symphony orchestra, ballet and opera company As a bustling theatrical venue, the Birmingham Hippodrome is second only to London theatres The treasures on view in Birmingham’s museums include the world’s largest collection of pre Raphaelite ar t Histor y buffs are awed by the region’s old architecture, 17th centur y abbey and medieval castles and manors

Sports fans who are mad for British football have their pick of five top clubs in and around Birmingham: Aston Vi lla, Birmingham City, West Bromwich Albion, Stoke City and Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Shoppers hunt for fashions, gems and more in shopping destina tions like The Mailbox, Grand Central, New Street Station and Birm ingham’s renowned Jeweller y Quarter.

Clockwise from opposite: People have been strolling the green and treed areas of the Walsall Arboretum since Vic torian times; Windsor photographer Spike Bell shows his camera images to Prince Michael; the HMS Belfast is a floating Imperial War Museum near London’s iconic Tower Bridge on the River Thames; taking photos of Lady Gabriella Windsor, Lord Frederick Windsor and their parents, HRH Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, Spike found the fam ily to be “warm and down to earth”; built on the highest point of the City of London, the 308 year old St Paul’s Cathedral entices visitors to climb to the 360° viewing plat forms of the Stone Galler y and Golden Galler y and revel in the sights

The Bells were guided around Birmingham by Chris tine’s sister, Linda Boswor th. The sisters gre w up in nearby Walsall, where Linda still lives. Dining formally with a friend in a countr y estate; savouring roast beef and Yorkshire pudding exper tly cooked by Christine’s brother, John; and strolling in the Walsall Arboretum, “it was fun pretending to live as a resident,” Spike re calls

Looking forward to joining their military friends from back home, on Oct 18, the Bells boarded an electric Vir gin Train that zipped them 185 kilometres from Birm ingham to Waterloo Station in about 90 minutes “It was like floating on a magic carpet, ” Spike says of the swift, gentle ride. Seats were filled: “Thousands of people com mute to work in London.”

The Bells checked into the Union Jack Club, where their Essex a nd Kent Scottish friends were staying. Es tablished at Waterloo by a Red Cross nurse over 100 years ago, the club offers meals and accommodation to non commissioned ser vices and former members of the Armed Forces and their families The affordably priced menu features delights such as smoked Scottish salmon; venison pudding ser ved with roast beetroots and potato purée; sticky toffee pudding with caramel sauce

“It’s a fabulous place,” Spike says He was humbled to see the names and photos of recipients of the Victoria Cross, from WWI to present day, displayed in the club

On Oct. 19, the Bells accompanied the members of the Essex and Kent Scottish to Canada House in Trafal gar Square, in the hear t of London. Canadian High Commissioner Gordon Campbell welcomed ever yone

Clockwise from the below: Stores on a more modest scale attract customers to the shopping district of Walsall, Christine’s hometown, near Birmingham; shopping buddies Mar y Baruth, 2nd in Command of Delta Company, and Christine Bell indicate their approval of the ultimate department retailer, Harrods in Knightsbridge; over 320 memorials honour ser vice and sacri fice year round in the National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas, Stafford shire: After journeying to London, England, Essex and Kent Scottish Primar y Reserve members present a medal to their Colonel in Chief, His Royal High ness Prince Michael of Kent, GCVO From left (back row) are Chief Warrant Officer Cyril Cheng CD; Lieutenant Colonel John Hodgins CD; Prince Michael of Kent, GCVO; Lance Sergeant Johnson Beharr y VC; Honourar y Colonel Phil Berthiaume CD; Lieutenant Tom Jaeger CD; and (front row) Master Corporal Kirk Cummings CD; and Piper Caleb Thibodeau

and introduced them to the guests of hon our, HRH Prince and Princess Michael o Kent and their adult children, Lady Gabriell Windsor and Lord Frederick Windsor.

Based in Windsor and Chatham, the Esse and Kent Scottish Regiment has ser ve Canada continuously since 1885, more re cently deploying soldiers to UN and NATO missions and in Cyprus, Croatia, Bosnia an Afghanistan Spike is a member of the Delt Company, a civilian order that suppor t Essex and Kent Scottish active infantr y so diers, officers and trades as well as veterans.

The Regiment’s Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel John Hodgins, pre sented the Canadian Forces Decoration to Prince Michael “Many militar y personnel and civilians, British and Canadian, attended this historic moment, ” Spike says.

“A big surprise was the attendance of Ser geant Johnson Beharr y He was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions in saving his comrades in Iraq in 2004,” says Spike. A member of the Prince of Wales Royal Regi ment in Britain, the sergeant continues to undergo medical treatment after his near death experience His stories riveted Prince Michael and resonated with the Canadian visitors, some of who had also been deployed overseas

To mark the occasion, the Essex and Kent Scottish brought Ontario wine to share As the Bells captured the occasion on their D800 and D3200 Nikons, Princess Michael approached Spike and to his delight, asked him to photograph her family “She is ver y bubbly and outgoing,” Spike notes Al though this was the third opportunity that Spike found the prince in his viewfinder, it was the first time he took photos of the fam ily “ They are all really down to earth people It was an honour to photograph them,” he says. The prince’s aide snapped pictures of the Windsors and Bells together a nice me mento of the pleasant afternoon

Prince Michael was born in Bucking hamshire in 1942 to Prince George, fourth son of George V, and Princess Marina, daughter of Prince Nicholas of Greece. His esteemed godparents included The King of England and President Franklin D Roo sevelt Prince Michael is cousin to both Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edin burgh.

His 20 year military career includes service in a UN peacekeeping force in Germany, Hong Kong and Cyprus in 1971 Today, His Royal Highness continues to ser ve: In addi tion to his position with the Essex and Kent Scottish and other appointments, he is

Honorar y Vice Admiral, Royal Naval Re ser ve; Commodore in Chief, Maritime Re ser ves; and Senior Colonel of the King’s Royal Hussars

Prince Michael’s private consulting busi ness enables he and his wife to fund their public and charitable work.

Princess Michael, formerly Baroness Marie Christine von Reibnitz, was born in German populated Sudetenland in 1945. The author, lecturer and former interior dec orator married His Royal Highness in 1978 Their son works for JPMorgan in London and their daughter is a freelance journalist

After the militar y reception concluded at Canada House , the Canadians and their British friends adjourned for more stor y swapping at the Union Jack Club, where they were welcomed back hear tily “ The members and staff seemed thrilled we were there,” Spike recalls.

Next day, the Bells surrendered themselves to the custody of a former London bobby and his wife, a chief inspector with the po lice, who offer a guided tour ser vice. More police, armed with submachin e guns, were on active duty guarding the city Feeling very safe, Christine and Spike walked across Lon don Bridge and obser ved the time on Big Ben’s face Street markets tempted Christine to browse The headquar ters of MI6, Britain’s Secret Intelligence Ser vice, and the Prime Minister’s Official Residence at 10 Downing Street fascinated Spike.

At the PM’s house, he approached a mounted guard and asked for the horse’s name. “ The guard said out of the corner of his mouth: ‘ Winifred.’ I told the horse, ‘Winifred, you ’ re beautiful’ and she snuggled up to me!” Spike chuckles

Eager to take in more of London’s won ders the following day, the Bells boarded a tour bus and rested their feet while driving past Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathe dral, the Old Vic Theatre, Hyde Park and other iconic sights of the world class city Sit ting atop the double decker bus, the couple enjoyed the “fabulous weather” as they let their eyes roam over Buckingham Palace and its ornate gates. “ We just missed seeing Prince William and his wife, Kate, riding in an open carriage,” Spike says.

Near Waterloo Station is IWM London, one of five Imperial War Museums in Eng land Covering conflicts from the First World War to present day, the London ex hibits include a WWII Spitfire fighter plane that flew in the Battle of Britain and a replica of Little Boy, the 12 5 KT atom bomb dropped on Hiroshima on Aug 6, 1945

“ There was the shell of a B2 rocket that killed thousands of Londoners in WWII and steel from the World Trade Centre after it was attacked,” says Spike “It was all ver y well done Old vets were there with their families and there were young people who never saw war firsthand.”

The Bells refueled in the museum ’ s café, forgoing stone baked pizza in favour of real English Nor th Sea cod and chips. “I love English food!” Spike enthuses.

Harrods in Knightsbridge, London, de livers on its promise of 'All Things for All People, Ever ywhere' provided customers can afford the price Founded in 1834 and sprawling over five acres, the world renowned retailer boasts 330 depar tments featuring fashions, homewares, Harrods sou venirs and more Spike salivated in the Food Halls, where gleaming counters display choice seafood, cheeses, champagne and other items for elegant meals. “It’s like walk ing in a different world. Arab sheiks shop there. The Queen that’s her store, ” says Spike. In search of something small, he turned down $100 nail clippers Christine purchased shortbread and jam, plus a Har rods canvas bag to carr y her splurges

Loaded with new memories and goodies, Spike and Christine drove the next day to the National Memorial Arboretum in Alre was, near Lichfield, Staffordshire Opened in 2001, the 150 acre park is a living tribute to ser vice men and women. Among the 3,000 names of the fallen, “Canadians were well represented, ” Spike obser ves.

More than 300 memorials recognize the ser vice and sacrifice of the armed forces, civilian organizations and volunteer groups during times of war, terrorism and peace Amidst maturing trees are the War Widows' Wood, Garden of the Innocents and a com memoration for HMS Amethyst's cat The Armed Forces Memorial honours over 16,000 ser vice personnel who paid the ulti mate price in conflict or as a result of terror ism since WWII ended

At 11 am daily in the Millennium Chapel of Peace and Forgiveness, visitors obser ve an act of remembrance and two minutes of si lence, followed by the playing of the Last Post and Reveille.

Feeling grateful for the peace he has known in his lifetime and for the men and women who have ser ved to protect that se curity, Spike values the opportunities to re connect with old friends and meet new ones He reflects, “ This was a once in a lifetime adventure, going back with my wife to her homeland, a truly wonderful place

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Ste Cécile Child Enrichment Centre is a unique bilingual day nurser y dedicated to making music and learning an enjoyable experience Our teaching philosophy pro vides a positive and loving atmosphere that focuses on the child’s total growth: intellectually, physically, emotionally, so cially, musically and culturally. Our program and environment are designed to promote the child’s skills, dignity, self re spect and self esteem through music and movement At our Centre, children grow to discover themselves, their lives and their world a growth stimulated by the distinctive features of our program

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Acadèmie Ste Cécile International School (ASCIS) is a private co educational, and residential elementar y and secondar y school committed to excellence ASCIS provides a challenging and comprehensive education encouraging our diverse stu dent body to be responsible, productive and ethical citizens Our school’s philoso phy emphasizes the skills to think cre atively, reason critically, communicate effectively and respect people of all cul tures and ethnicities. Acadèmie Ste Cécile International School retains its ties to the Roman Catholic Church while welcom ing students and teachers from many reli gious backgrounds

• JK through High School

• Ontario Secondar y School Diploma

• (OSSD) Programme

• International Baccalaureate (IB)

• Diploma Programme

• Advanced Placement (AP®)

• ESL and FSL Programmes

• Co ed Day and Resident

• (Boarding) School

• State of the Art Athletic Facilities

• Sports, Music, Dance, Visual Arts

Cousineau Campus: 519 969 1291

Holy Family Achievement School of Académie Ste-Cécile

Where students learn to create, achieve and succeed

Holy Family Achievement School of Acadèmie Ste Cécile (HFAS) is a private, co educational elementar y day school dedicated to differentiated instr uction and student success HFAS recognizes that each student is unique and must be given opportunities to achieve success ac cording to his or her own interests, abil ities and goals by creating a challenging and nurturing environment By access ing the ability and shedding the barriers, we encourage our students and assist them to achieve their fullest potential and aim for success in their studies

• Special programmes for elementar y

• and secondar y students with certain

• learning exceptionalities

• Prior to admission, all students

• will be required to be assessed

• professionally in order to determine

• whether or not Holy Family

• Achievement School will be able

• to assist them properly

*All students must provide a written professional referral. Enrollment is subject to approval of HFAS’ Administration.

*HFAS will open in September 2016 subject to the en rollment required by the Ontario Ministry of Education

To begin the application process, please contact us at 519 969 1291

A+ Tutorial Ser vices Where students receive assistance in learning

A+ Tutorial Ser vices offers high qual ity tutoring and homework assistance for students from Grant 1 to Grade 12 We plan to work with students to strengthen their academic skills while encouraging them to gain confidence in their abilities and independence in their studies

• Patient and thorough homework

• assistance in languages, mathematics

• and sciences for elementar y and

• high school students

• Private and group sessions available

• after school, in the evening or on

• the weekend

Please contact us at 519 969 1291

Ar mando’s Belle River Pizza made fresh from our family to yours, with all your favourite toppings. Other menu items available. Fast de liver y Located in Aspen Plaza 1679 County Rd 22 519 727 0660

Bean’s Ladle Eater y & Take Out Family friendly dining ser ving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Featuring delicious and affordable homemade food using fresh local ingredients. Offering daily specials and a senior’s discount Open 8 am to 10 pm Closed Sundays Come and check out this west end gem 519 915 2349 www beansladle com 2440 University Avenue West, Windsor

Boston Pizza Fresh gourmet pizzas to burgers and amazing salads We have it all Family din ing room and sports bar.

4450 Walker Rd , Windsor 519 250 7670

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Casa Mia Ristorante Exp erience authentic Italian food, local wines and homemade desserts and crepes ser ved in a casual, completely hand icap accessible setting. For 22 years, chef and owner Frank Puccio has been making lunch and dinner fresh to order. Gluten free options. Closed Sunday 519 728 2224

523 Notre Dame St , Belle River

Cramdon’s Tap and Eater y South Windsor’s friendly gathering place. Offering great food at affor dable 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 McDon ald’s on Manning Rd. in Tecumseh. Take out, catering, private par ties. For reser vations call 519 73 5 0355 www fratellipastagrill com

Gilligan’s Burgers Burgers Burgers Including Buffalo, Lamb, Turkey and more. Great Ribs, Wings and Salads Sundays Family day kids eat for a toonie.

1270 Walker Road 519 971 0204

Jeff ’ s Fresh Meats We make dining at home easy Choose from one of our many ready made products: stuffed pork chop, stir fr ys, cordon bleu, stuffed peppers, meat loaf The City Market 1030 Walker Rd 519 967 0988

Joe Schmoe’s Eats N’ Drinks Family friendly restaurant in LaSalle Handcrafted burgers,

sandwiches and salads Fresh ingredients and house made sauces. Local wines; 12 Ontario craft and commercial beers on tap. HDTVs. Fast, cheerful ser vice. 5881 Malden Rd (behind Rexall) 519 250 5522 www eatatjoes ca

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 covering ever y game, 7 pool tables & 13 b eers on tap.

www.johnnyshotz.com 13037 Tecumseh Rd E 519 735 7005

Lux Diner Family friendly atmosphere. Large variety of items that makes ever yone 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

The Mushroom Hub Offering over 20 varieties of flavour ful, nutritious orga nic mushrooms from local farms and wild mushrooms imported from the Pacific Northwest Also enjoy dried and marinated mushrooms, balsamic vinegars, local ingredient soups and more! 5950 Rhodes Drive, Windsor www.themushhub.com

Neros Gour met Steakhouse Indulge in the finer things in life at Neros where modern upscale dining meets traditional steakhouse fare Fresh, local ingredients, an incredible wine se lection and superb ser vice 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, ne w sound system that will amaze you and a New menu that will more than impress! See what they've done!

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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

Webb’s Steak, Seafood, Burgers, Bar Thurs $20 bottles of wine Great place for families Open for dinner and lunch dai ly at 11:00 am. 1640 Lesperance in Tecumseh www webbsteakhouse ca 519 735 0007

For infor mation on listings and adver tising in the Bon Appetit! section please call Leslie Campbell at 519 567 0603 or Cecilia Mi nard Podhraski at 519 965 2932

Paul Anka

S t i l l To u c h i n g H e a r t s a n d H i t t i n g C h a r t s

THE ONLY ARTIST to have a CD scoring on the Billboard Top 100 for seven consecutive decades, singer composer Paul Anka is a Canadian icon

His genius for crafting memorable tunes is why Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson and other ar tists have wanted Anka magic for themselves Even Johnny Carson went to Paul, asking him to write his theme song for The Tonight Show

Paul’s achievements are staggering They include releasing more than 120 albums that have sold over 10 million copies Solely writing and collaborating on 900 songs. Being inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, with an introduction by former Prime Minister Jean Chretien. Receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Being ranked by Billboard magazine as one of the Top 25 most successful recording artists, in the company of Elvis Presley and the Beatles.

Admitting that a little luck has helped, the world class singer, songwriter and showman has a strong work ethic that just won ’ t quit

Growing up in Ottawa, working as a kid in his family’s restaurant and penning copy as a cub reporter for The Ottawa Citizen, Paul always felt driven to write and entertain

Determined to be a singer composer, as a young teen, he would steal his mother’s car to drive to amateur nights and once sneaked into Fats Domino’s dressing room when the star was in Ottawa

Paul’s father gave him permission to travel to Los Angeles and then New York with the aim of making it in music Seizing his chance in a meeting with ABC Paramount Records in 1957, Paul played ‘Diana’ on the piano, belting out his own lyrics about a young guy hopelessly in love.

He was just 15 when ‘Diana’ scored number one on the charts and launched a career that is still going strong, six decades later.

Big hits have proved to have staying power, including ‘Lonely Boy’, ‘Put Your Head On My Shoulder’, ‘ You Are My Destiny’, ‘Puppy Love’, ‘Goodnight My Love (Pleasant Dreams)’, ‘I Don't Like to Sleep Alone’ and ‘(You're) Having My Baby’ Contemporar y artists put their own spin on Paul’s music On his Duets album, released in 2013, Paul teams up with Michael Bublé on ‘Pennies From Heaven’ Celine Dion, Michael Jackson, Dolly Parton, Patti LaBelle and other powerhouses singing on the album present the depth and range of Paul’s music

Currently on tour, Paul found a moment to chat with Windsor Life

WL: You seem like a musical time traveler, blurring the lines between genres and eras For example: You were a junior member of Frank Sinatra's Rat Pack and you have more recently sung with Michael Bublé, the modern incarnation of crooner You have taken a Lionel Richie hit from the 80s, nudged it next to a Nir vana song and put them on Rock Swings, your jazz album that soared to the top of the charts. Is music simultaneously old and new to you? A collection of notes and words just waiting to be shared in fresh ways? Or is it simply that a good song is always timeless?

PA: It is exactly that A good song is never old A good song with the right interpretation is new again A good song in the hands or the voice of a professional and exceptional stylist is always a contender In other words, art has no time

WL: Your first life changing hit, 'Diana', went to number one in the world and sold more than 20 million copies. Reports are that you were inspired by a girl who you liked in your hometown of Ottawa. After hitting it big, did you express your appreciation to your muse? Or did she never know the song was written about her?

S T O R Y B Y K A R E N P AT O N E V A N S

P H O T O G R A P H Y C O U R T E S Y P A U L A N K A P R O D U C T I O N S

An artist for all seasons, Paul Anka continues to write and record music that people want to hear and other musicians want to sing

PA: She absolutely knew it was written about her. She heard it before it was a hit. She didn’t give me much notice when it wasn ’ t a hit. She was a few years older than I was and I totally understood that, but when it was a hit, three years later…she had a ne w glimmer in her eye I had already traveled the world, had new experiences if you will, and I was not interested in going fur ther with her

WL: Of the many duets you have sung, who are some of your favourite collaborating artists and why?

PA: Frank Sinatra, for obvious reasons Michael Jackson Michael Bublé They are all one of a kind and great artists

WL: When you have written hit songs for other singers like 'My Way' for Frank Sina tra and 'She's A Lady' for Tom Jones did you have the actual artist in mind? Or were you more focused on writing something that would resonate with the people who buy records and phone in their requests to radio stations?

PA: Probably a little of both, but a larger per centage and the emphasis is typecasting, if you will. Putting myself in the shoes of the ar tist, knowing them personally as I have, and stylistically creating the vibe of the song for them specifically As in, Jackson, Sinatra, Jones and Buddy Holly

WL: You and Michael Jackson co wrote 'This Is It', which sadly was released after his death. What was your writing process and relationship like with Michael Jackson?

PA: The writing process was very unique He was the most different of anyone I have ever worked with He wasn ’ t a musician in a sense, it all came from within, and vocal in terpretation. My favourite of the two songs was ‘Love Never Felt So Good’, which saw the light of day and was in the top five all over the world.

WL: You have been putting on power ful shows for nearly 60 years What can your fans look for ward to when you per form at The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor on Aug. 21?

PA: Ver y simply, if they are indeed fans, they know what to expect! It will be that, and more, with a high regard for quality, a high regard for the people in attendance, and total energy and ever ything left on the stage We never take the money and run

Tickets for Paul Anka’s Aug. 21st show at The Colosseum start at $40 and are on sale now at caesarswindsor com

ENHANCING LIVES WITH STUNNING SMILES & ANTI-SNORING DEVICES

BEAUTIFUL DENTURES THAT FIT SECURELY, function well and let you talk, eat and laugh with confidence are life changing “ While the deterioration of your teeth typically occurs gradually over time, after we place custom designed partial or full dentures in your mouth, the change is immediate It’s an instant makeover for your smile and a drastic improvement to your quality of life,” says denturist Barr y Parisien DD

At Parisien Denture Clinic, located at 375 Cabana Rd E , Wind sor, Barr y and his team use state of the art technologies, including the superior Biofunctional Prosthetic System, to produce the most natural looking, best fitting dentures possible.

Removable partial and full upper and lower dentures are made with the latest materials to create teeth that are strong and gleaming.

To better secure a denture in the patient's mouth, two or more implants can be placed in the lower or upper jaw Removable dentures can then snap onto the implants and stay in place until the patient removes the dentures for cleaning

“Permanent teeth on implants can also be made for you, ” Barr y says “ This means that your new teeth will never move or come out of your mouth You even brush them in your mouth like natural teeth In certain cases, the surger y and placement of your permanent teeth can be done in one appointment ”

The Parisien team love seeing patients’ reactions when their new teeth are in place. “Before getting their new dentures, many people were self consciously holding their hands in front of their mouths when laughing. With their new teet h, they notice they are smiling widely and laughing more. ”

Another positive revelation for patients is they can now eat what they want. “People often ask us for help because they are embarrassed about going out for a meal and spending much of the time in the

restroom, cleaning food out from underneath poorly fitting dentures We ensure they can feel confident about dining at home and at restau rants, ” Barr y says

Noting that “few of us are born with Hollywood smiles,” Barry says, “with dentures you can finally have the straight, white teeth you always wanted ”

“Some of our patients request their new teeth are modeled after Julia Roberts, Brad Pitt or other celebrities We’re happy to do our best!”

Other patients bring in photos revealing the appearance of their natural teeth in younger years. “ We then tr y to create dentures so people look more like they used to. To characterize the teeth, we might tilt one tooth a little, raise another or put in a small space. It looks more natural.”

Parisien Denture Clinic offers different qualities of teeth for the patient to choose from “Premium teeth are so detailed, they are indistinguishable from natural teeth,” says Barr y

“ We don’t finish a set of teeth u ntil our patient decides the appear ance is perfect,” Barr y assures

Follow up appointments and routine cleanings at Parisien Denture Clinic keep the dentures in top condition

Non denture wearers also come to the clinic for relief from snoring “We are now making anti snoring devices that are letting our clients and their partners and roommates sleep better,” Barr y says. “Our devices also work for peo ple with sleep apnea. ”

Parisien Denture Clinic offers a free consultation to ever y new patient

Previously made traditional dentures

Dentures created by Parisien Denture Clinic

AFTER BEFORE

Barr y Parisien DD OWNER

HOROSCOPE

ARIES

MAR 21 APR 20:

How you get along with others is on your mind. You may need to reassure loved ones that you do care about them They may be in your heart and soul, yet with so much ac tivity going on around you, changing day by day, it feels like none of you can make the right connections

TAURUS

APR 21 - MAY 21:

You would rather stay with what you already know than change and tr y something new. Op por tunities are ever ywhere. Use your special ability to envision the final outcome of a different kind of approach. Make a list of pros and cons before you choose the best road to follow

GEMINI

MAY 22 - JUN 21:

If you were trying to sell your ideas, just like selling insurance or a house, there is a point where you must stop talking At that mo ment, whoever speaks first loses the deal If you are tempted suddenly to add just one more thing, count to ten or more

CANCER

JUN 22 - JUL 23:

Words can make you or break you Do not make promises you may not be able to keep

It is better to say no than wander around feeling guilty, distracted, as if you let others down. There is no wiggle room here. Better days are slow to arrive. Keep options open and go with the flow.

LEO

JUL 24 - AUG 23:

There is an exception to ever y r ule With millions of people in this world you cannot fit ever yone into the same box You will for give someone if they cross the line with you once The second time, forget it Reality says that there could be more than one solution

VIRGO

AUG 24 - SEP 23:

There is more going on around you than meets the eye You may need to take a step back and detach yourself for now rather than get involved It can be confusing when you do not have all the facts you need to make your decision. Just because someone says so does not mean it is true.

LIBRA

SEP 24 OCT 23:

Petty disagreements throw you off balance. You dislike arguments, so try to settle things as soon as possible However, make sure to read the fine print before you sign anything

You may feel as if you are not making progress, but that is not the case Slow and steady wins the race

SCORPIO

OCT 24 NOV 22:

Clear communication is important. Do not expect others to read your mind or to know what is working for you, or not Ever ybody has their own idea about how to handle cur rent trends A period of quiet reflection may be needed in order for you to recharge your emotional batteries

SAGITTARIUS

NOV 23 - DEC 21:

Are you ready to take on a serious project? Do not just skim the sur face Persistence and determination are needed to meet your goals First comes the work and it may be difficult. But then comes the recognition of what you have done and then the re ward that you deser ve.

CAPRICORN

DEC 22 - JAN 20:

You are in command, so what is holding you back? You may find the answer in an old document that you tucked away for fu ture use. You may be placing too many lim its on yourself as well as upon others. Life is what is happening now. It may be time to tweak the rules a bit.

AQUARIUS

JAN 21 - FEB 19:

Changes may be sudden, but you can switch gears faster than anyone else You may be at odds with someone around you over a new idea Tr y not to let your ego get in the way of a compromise Focus on what really mat ters Don’t sweat the small stuff

PISCES

FEB 20 - MAR 20

Someone seems to be tr ying to stifle your creativity. You know more than you let on. The path to success could be right in front of you, but if you snooze, you lose. Keep your eyes on the prize and employ a differ ent tactic to get where you want to go. Watch for an unexpected opening.

Clockwise from left: The Tree of Remembrance, located in the dining room, offers friends and family an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy in memory of loved one; one of the 10 patient suites in the residential home; official ribbon cutting performed by John Ingratta, board member of the Leamington District Memorial Hospital Foundation, Carol Derbyshire, Executive Director of The Hospice of Windsor & Essex County and Joan McSweeney, Hospice Board Mem ber; Miss Lizzy’s Team Room offers a peaceful and serene retreat for residents and visitors

COMMUNITY GIFT

Erie Shores Campus Hospice Residential Home

STORY BY KIM WILLIS / PHOTOGRAPHY BY PATRICIA MEUSER KRISTY

THE HOSPICE of Windsor and Essex County has been a pillar in the Windsor Essex community for over 37 years Staff and volunteers offer support, education and empower ment to friends, families and neighbours who have been affected by a life altering illness

In May 2016 Hospice officially opened its doors to the ne w Erie Shores Campus Hospice Residential Home ensuring that their trademark care and ser vices are available for county residents More than 40% of the people who use Hospice’s ser vices are located within Essex County and had to commute regularly to visit a loved one who was staying in the Hospice Residential Home.

In less than two years The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County has been able to turn a dream into reality through a partnership with Leamington Memorial Hospital Founda tion and the help of county residents. By all accounts the response from the community has been amazing.

“ The Erie Shores campus was dreamed up by the county for the county, ” said executive director of The Hospice, Carol Derbyshire “A group of interested individuals came to us and wanted to partner to bring hospice care to the county In true hospice style, we ’ ve been able to work together to create the ver y first satellite residential home in Canada!”

The campus is modeled on the existing Windsor residential home and has a total of ten patient suites along with living areas and spaces for caregivers and family members Suites and family rooms have been tastefully furnished, the fireplaces in each room give off a warm glow and the tea room behind the dining area overlooks the back of the property, offering fantastic views of the natural beauty surrounding the campus

Each suite includes a patient bed, pull out couch, fireplace, television, large private washroom, bar fridge, an I Pad and private outdoor patio.

The primary goal in designing a residential home is to recreate a homelike environment, allowing patients to bring in personal me mentos, share memories with their family members, and join the Hospice family, which includes volunteers who provide respite ser vices and fresh home cooked meals each day.

“ This community has come together to show we ’ re there for our neighbours in their time of need,” said Joan McSweeney, a mem ber of the Hospice Board of Directors. “It’s all so beautiful, but I really can ’ t wait for planting season when the gardens will be seeded It will be jus t stunning ”

McSweeney had a brother who died in the hospital She was not allowed into the emer gency department to see him, so she sat in the waiting room while he died alone

“I vowed I would make it different for oth ers That’s the passion for me and we did it ”

The Erie Shores campus residential home is approximately 11,000 square feet and is

located on the back of the Leamington Fam ily Health Team site.

Staff at the Erie Shores campus includes: a residential home coordinator, registered practical nurses, an administrative assistant, a spiritual care provider and a social worker. In addition, there is also a team of over 190 volunteers dedicated to working at the resi dential home, doing ever ything from pa tient care to working in the kitchen

A $6 3 million fundraising campaign was launched when the project began and has already raised $6 1 million towards the goal Various philanthropic families have stepped for ward along with County Council mak ing a commitment of $2 million and the land being donated by the Leamington Medical Village. The Ministr y of Health and Long Term Care are funding the pro fessional nursing staff at the facility.

County businessmen Cole Cacciavillani and John Cer vini were the Co Chairs of the fundraising campaign. They quickly agreed to be involved the project that was near and dear to many in the community

“ The Hospice Erie Shores is of significant importance as it provides local access to res idential hospice care for county residents allowing them to remain close to home with family and friends This has b een the vision of the board of directors of our local hospi tal and Foundation as well as many com munity leaders The vision was cast about 4 years ago where local medical staff and res idents had a dream We all put our heads, hands and hearts together to make it hap pen. County strong, ” states Cacciavillani.

This facility adds to the eight beds Hos pice of Windsor and Essex County offers, for a total of 18 hospice beds in the region.

“This facility will greatly enhance the lives of many families,” says Leamington Mayor John Paterson Leamington also provided the one kilometre Serenity Trail behind the building to give visiting family members an opportunity to find additional comfort in a natural setting

The philosophy at Hospice has always been to care for the patient and the family Without the sup por t of Hospice a huge onus is put on families to take care of loved ones Often times the families are exhausted and stressed about caring for the patient. One of the advantages of having a residen tial home is that the family member no longer has to be the only caregiver, they have the opportunity to spend quality time with their loved one.

For more information about the Erie Shores Campus Hospice Resid ential visit www thehospice

CRUISIN’ IN WINDSOR

Classic Cars Kick Off An Exciting Weekend In The Motor Cities

BY DICK HILDEBRAND

TALK ABOUT A SPECTACULAR WEEKEND! Two classic car cruises, one on either side of the river. That’s right…Windsor has jumped on the bandwagon and will be the scene of a classic drive on Friday August 19th, the day before the highly successful Woodward Dream Cruise in Detroit.

“ We want to build on the Detroit event for a little piece of the action,” says Debi Croucher, executive director of the Downtow n Windsor Business Improvement Association, “and since we are a two nation destination, we felt that our downtown was the optimal location for participation given the great number of classic vehicle enthusiasts in the region that regularly display their beauties at various shows We believe that they would get a kick out of a downtown cruise ”

Larr y Hor witz, chairman of the DWBIA says he first brou ght the idea of a cruise to his board about four years ago as a concept “But we weren ’ t ready for it then,” he says, “because we were involved in a number of festivals including Winterfest, which was just beginning to take off so the timing just wasn ’ t right.”

He says it’s a ‘ no brainer’ that Windsor should be involved in a cruise, particularly when hundreds of thousands of people line Woodward Aven ue in Detroit for the annual Dream Cruise which has gained worldwide prominence since its inception. He adds, “this year we ’ ve freed up some money and received calls from a few spon sors who got wind of our plans and indicated they’d love to get on board ”

Croucher says at least 300 participants are expected to drive in this, the first an nual Ouellette Car Cruise, although there’s room for many more At the same time thousands will be lining the streets to catch a glimpse of their favorite ride of yester year There is no registration and as Debi explains “ you just show up at the riverfront Civic Plaza east of Ouellette Avenue anytime between noon and 5 pm Owners can pop their hoods, converse with each other and talk to the galler y of car enthusiasts about their machiner y The cruise begins at 5 pm sharp and heads south on Ouel lette to Tecumseh, east on Tecumseh to Pillette, north to Riverside Drive and back to Ouellette it’s expected to end around 11 pm. The Motor City Community Credit Union, one of the major sponsors, is providing commemorative dash plaques to each of the owners, while the DWBIA continues fine tuning its efforts with other

sponsors to provide activities at pit stops along the route Downtown clubs and restaurants are excited about the prospects many are expected to provide special menus at their outdoor patios so spectators can enjoy refreshments while watching the proceedings And, since no down town streets have to be closed, traffic will be able to move, albeit a little slower than usual, but without major disruptions

“I can see this event expanding down the road,” says Hor witz, “there’s the possibility of a longer route, an increasing number of spon sors and more elaborate par ties. And with an expected increase in retail sales along the route, this could turn out to be a huge money genera tor and tourist attraction for the city ” In De troit, some Dream Cruise generated dollars are turned over to Forgotten Har vest which helps people in need “I could see something like that also happening in Windsor,” Hor witz adds

Looking way into the future, Hor witz says he can see the day when the two cr uises are amalgamated into a cross border event “ We’ve discussed the idea with organizers in Detroit,” he says, ” and while it won ’ t happen this year, or probably next, once the Detroit media gets hold of the idea, it could become a reality.”

STORY/PHOTOGRAPHY

Top left and right: Several of the classic cars expected to cruise Ouellette Avenue on August 19th Above: DWBIA Chairman, Larry Horwitz at the foot of Ouellette Avenue and Riverside Drive where the cruise will start

The car cruise is only one of many proj ects with which the Downtown Business Improvement Association is involved Re cently, the organization was instr umental in re locating the farmers’ market from Charles Clark Square at Walker Road and Ottawa Street to the heart of the downtown at Maiden Lane and Pelissier Response to the ne w outdoor market, which is open ever y Saturday morning until early Octo ber, says Croucher, “has been” amazing… attendance has been terrific. The new loca tion has been well received by both local businesses and visitors and vendors are sold out on a regular basis ” Even out of town people who stay at area hotels are taking ad vantage of the market and tr ying out Essex County product from local farmers

The DWBIA is also responsible for Afternoons in the All ey ever y Saturday between 2 and 9 pm until September 3rd. Visitors can enjoy many types of music ranging from the classics to jazz, photogra phy sessions, per forming ar ts and kids’ activities

“Although we have a full plate,” says Debi Croucher, “ at the moment we ’ re also working on a 2 year pilot project to licence Buskers on downtown streets between May and September starting in early 2017 and we ’ re looking to partner with the University and other local ar tists and per formers in putting the program together ” The pilot still requires city council approval

Buskers, both professional and amateur, have successfully entertained residents for a number of years in other cities like Van couver and Montreal with their music, mime or living statues Windsor has hosted Buskers in past years, but their stay was temporar y, only lasting a few days.

In the meantime, however, the emphasis of the DWBIA is on the Ouellette Car Cruise so mark August 19th on your calen dars and plan to take the entire family downtown for the first of hopefully many, assic car cruises.

With excellent co operation from local thusiasts, club members who regularly ganize shows throughout the area, and r fans from across Southwestern Ontario ho are spreading the word, the Windsor uise should be a huge success The local onomy will definitely benefit because ut of towners with classic cars and those ho simply love vehicles will now be able to attend two dream cr uises in our ‘ two nations destination.’

Simply stated, Windsor is the perfect city for a car cruise!

Local Guys Recreating the Look and Sound of the 80s

STORY BY DICK HILDEBRAND / PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALAYNA SOLLAZZO

WHO CAN FORGET THE HAIR BANDS of the 80s? Groups like Poison, Motley Cr ue, Twisted Sister, Quiet Riot and Guns ‘N’ Roses ruled the teenage music scene of the day Not only did they rock hard, but they had a unique appearance spandex, makeup and outrageous, high hair which was heavily sprayed to stay in place

Hair Force One is a Windsor band that’s dedicated to the hair band music of the 8 0s. Headed up by Windsor native Brad Brode, 40, it was formed less than a year ago with the idea of doing its best to bring that image and sound to local stages. Brode has been involved with music since he was about 8 years old when his Dad bought him his first guitar. He says he learned to play and stuck with it for a few years until he had a change of heart, switching instruments and opting to play the piano By the time he was a student at St Joseph’s High School and most of his musical chums were picking the guitar, Brad switched back to the strings, this time choosing the bass guitar, which remains his instrument of choice to this day After kicking around the local musical scene for over 20 years, Brode decided to tr y something new and play the stuff he grew up with namely, the hair bands of the 80s This past Oc tober, he and longtime friend and drummer Vince Sollazzo, along with guitarist Kevin Harris formed Hair Force One. Definitely a

part time musician and dedicated family man, Brad is married, is the father of a daughter and a son and is employed at Computool Gauge and Fixture in Oldcastle A person of fe w hobbies, he “prefers to devote 110% of my time to the band ” He credits his father for instilling his love of music “He was always encouraging me to listen to all kinds of music,” he says, “and introduced me to Bluegrass, Jazz, Blues, some rock he planted the seed for me getting into music in the first place.”

At 50, Vince Sollazzo is the band’s ‘elder statesman. ’ He’s mar ried, has two daughters and works at Cooper Standard in Auburn Hills. He and Brad have played together in previous local bands “Bender”, “Heavyfixx” and “After Nightfall” for 13 years and their synergistic relationship shows through every time they hit the stage.

Elementar y School music teacher Kevin Harris, 43, is one of two guitarists in Hair Force One He is also married and is the father of two daughters He also plays in local cover band Big Sexy His previous bands include Village Idiot and Liquid Car Crash

The second guitarist in the group is known as ‘Micky Bonez’ Bone z just turned 20 and is also a member of local band ‘Löve Razër’ which is steadily gaining a litany of fans across the globe thanks to social media He is pursuing a career in the music industr y.

Hair Force One members are from left to right: Micky Bonez, Brad Brode, Vince Sollazzo, Sydney Snow and Kevin Harris

The lead singer of Hair Force One is known as ‘Sydney Snow’ (also of Löve Razër). At 24, Snow is employed at Com munity Living in Essex County that works with special needs people Snow is a master at entertaining the crowd, and has the stage moves to boot

It was ‘Destroyer’ by Kiss that first blew Brode’s mind As he recalls, “when I first heard it, I said WOW, what is this?!? Then I listened to a couple of Motley Crue records, some Quiet Riot and Twisted Sister and I was hooked that was the musical direction I just had to travel.”

Hair Force One makes no pretenses. All songs are cover tunes by the groups that made them popular and Brode says the guys do their darndest to stay “specific to the original studio recordings. We want to give our fans the best re creations possible….we don’t want to change anything…we want our fans to enjoy the music they’re familiar with the way it was recorded and played on the radio and on records ”

Even though Brode has done some origi nal recording in his earlier years, today he has no plans to spend time in the studio and create his own music “Been there, done that now I just want to play live and have fun ” Sollazzo and Harris are also content with their part time musician status When they aren ’ t playing with Hair Force One, however, Snow and Bone z are striving to make their dreams come tr ue with their original act Löve Razër.

One thing that is certain, however, is that Hair Force One is serious about their music. They rehearse once a week and are hoping to maintain a playing schedule of one or two times a month, which gives them time to spend with their famil ies Already this year, they’ve been at the Rockstar Night Club on Central Avenue several times as well as The Back Stage at the Players Club on Langlois Avenue On average, the fans range in age from the late 30s to the early 50s “and the response, ” says Brode, “has been amazing!” We’re getting asked, more and more, where we ’ re playing next. ” One of the group ’ s main goals now is to break out of the bar c ircuit and play at local festivals and Casinos, which generally have larger crowds.

Visit their facebook page to find booking information, show schedules, photos and videos: facebook.com/hairforceonetribute.

If you long for the days of big hair, make up, leather pants and songs that were about babes and par tying, check out Hair Force One They leave no stone unturned to make you feel like you have time travelled back to the 80s

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AUGUST Friday, 12

PATIO NIGHT IN LEAMINGTON

Summer nights of free live entertainment are happening at the Leamington Marina at 100 Robson Rd , winding up with per formances on Friday, Aug. 12 and 26 and Sept. 2. The Leamington Kinsmen staff host a cash bar from 7:30 to 9:30 pm

ANNUAL KINGSVILLE FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL

Till Sunday, Aug 14 Buffy Sainte Marie, The Laws and Maneli Jamal are among 30 national and international award winning musicians per forming at the annual Kingsville Folk Music Festival. Lakeside Park at 315 Queen St will be groovin’ 5 to 11 pm, Friday; and 10 am to 11 pm Saturday and Sunday The weekend pass is $95 per person; day passes are also available. 519 997 7777 kingsvillefolkfest org

ART CART TOURS

The Ar t Car t transpor ts visitors along Windsor's water front as they explore the Windsor Sculpture Park The free guided tour of the outdoor collection departs from Ouellette Avenue at the De troit River. The Art Cart runs from 4 to 7:30 pm, Wednesday to Friday and 11 am to 5 pm, weekends and holidays in Au gust It also occurs on weekends and holi days through September to Thanksgiving

Saturday, 13

ANNUAL WOOFA ROO PET FEST

Till Sunday, Aug 14 Pets will be showing off their skills with dock diving, dog agility, lure coursing, flyball, police K9 ac tion and more at the Annual Woofa Roo Pet Fest The four footed action is from 10 am to 6 pm at the Libro Complex at 3295 Meloche Rd , Amherstburg Admission is $5 per person or $10 per car. 519 903 5500 or woofaroo.com.

CAINERFEST

Fighting stigma and raising awareness, Cainer fest celebrates the life of Jordan Caine while suppor ting the work of the Canadian Mental Health Association Star ting at 5 pm at the ROCKSTAR Venue, 2418 Central Ave., Windsor, the event will feature live music, raffles, 50/50 draw, local mental health ser vice booths, guest speakers and more 519 817 1668 or Facebook

Monday, 15

DRIVE OUT CANCER CLASSIC

Suppor ting the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation’s Patient Assistance Fund and Little Hands Kids For A Cause, the Drive Out Cancer Classic golf tournament starts at 10:30 am at Fox Glen Golf Course at 7525 Howard Ave., Amherstburg. Regis tration fee of $120 per person includes four person shotgun, cart, food, drink, raffle and prizes 519 726 6781 driveoutcancer.com.

Friday, 19 SIP, SAVOUR AND EXPERIENCE LEAMINGTON

Till Saturday, Aug 20 At Leamington’s new localvore festival, chefs, food pur vey ors, farmers, winemakers, brew masters and food producers invite guests to sample local wine, spirits and beer paired with gourmet culinar y creations. Live local musical acts will add to the ambiance at the town ’ s new water front proper ties at the end of Erie Street S 519 326 5761, ext. 1117 onthe42.com.

MAYA'S FRIENDS LEMONADE STAND: OPERATION COMMUNIT Y NEED 2016

Till Saturday, Aug 20 Trading a freshly squeezed lemonade for a can of food or a donation, Maya’s Friends are collecting to help fill the shelves of Windsor food banks

The Ontario Leadership Girls Building Communities and the Hero’s Team will be on hand at the event from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm at the Real Canadian Superstore, 4371 Walker Rd , Windsor Prior to the Operation Community Need weekend, volunteers are visiting neighborhoods to in troduce the organization’s vision.

Saturday, 20

2016 GLOW RIDE

Several hundred cyclists of all ages and skill levels will be pedaling 7.5 km on the Ganatchio Trail and surrounding Riverside from 6 to 10:30 pm during the fun Glow Ride Kickstands go up at the Riverside Sportsmen Club at 10835 Riverside Dr E , Windsor. All proceeds benefit the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation. glowride.ca.

Sunday, 21

LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RIDE FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS

The local police force is inviting ever yone to accompany them on the Torch Ride, in benefit of the Special Olympics. Registra tion is 8 to 9:30 am; the ride is 10 am to 3 pm, beginning at Atlas Tube Centre at 447 Renaud Line, Lakeshore. A picnic, bar beque and entertainment follow. The fee ▼

is $30 per driver; $20 per passenger; or $150 in pledges. 226 757 2113 torchrideontario.com.

Saturday, 27 YOGA 4 HOPE

Beginning at 7 am, the eighth annual Yoga 4 Hope is offering outdoor yoga ever y hour, led by local teachers. Themed the Year of the 2 Mandalas, the day includes healing ex hibitors and food at the Volmen Outdoor Pavilion at 2121 Laurier Dr., LaSalle. Event fees and donations benefit the Pajama An gels Wing Power Fund for complementar y therapies, helping people who experience financial hardship as a result of their can cer/chronic disease diagnosis and treatment pajamaangels org/yoga 4 hope

SEPTEMBER

Saturday, 3 COMMUNIT Y BONFIRE & MARSHMALLOW ROAST

The Town of Tecumseh invites ever yone to gather round bonfires on the beach and listen to Glen MacNeil singing and playing his guitar Marshmallow sticks will be ready for roasting when it all begins at 6 pm at Lake wood Park, 13451 Riverside Dr E , Tecumseh. 519 735 2184 or tecumseh.ca.

WILD ONTARIO AT POINT PELEE NATIONAL PARK

Live birds of prey are swooping in for a special day when Wild Ontario comes to the Point Pelee National Park visitor centre. The event is 11 am to 4 pm. The family day pass is $19 60 at 1118 Point Pelee Dr , Leaming ton 519 322 2354 or Facebook: Wild On tario at Point Pelee National Park

Friday, 9 HERITAGE WEEKEND

Till Sunday, Sept 11 Pelee Island is waiting to be discovered during Heritage Weekend Depar ting from the Pelee Island Heritage Centre at 1073 West Shore Rd., groups are taken on tours of the island’s notable spots and told tales of historical and mem orable figures Advance registration can be arranged by calling the Heritage Centre at 519 724 2291 peleeislandmuseum ca

WE HARVEST FESTIVAL

Also Saturday, Sept 10 and Sunday, Sept 11 WE Har vest Festival pairs the products of local craft breweries, wineries and distill eries with food growers, producers, chefs and restaurants. Homegrown enter tain ment, Feast ON demonstrations, tasting tours and more are on tap for guests 19 years and older The event is from 4 to 11 pm at Fort Malden National Historic Site at 100 Laird Ave., Amherstburg.

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This year marked the return of Trans Am racing featuring Mustangs, Camaros, Challengers and other high powered sedans. Spectators were also treated to sports car events along with the ever pop ular Stadium Super Trucks.

With Chevrolet being the main sponsor, a record number of 74 local and national companies, including the City of Windsor lent their support this year

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Windsor’s $50,000 a year is spent on a generously flagged Grandstand near the end of the pits at corner 1 and on sponsor ship of the International Media Centre inside the renovated Belle Isle Casino where the more than 700 registered worldwide media representatives are greeted by mem bers of Tourism Windsor, Essex and Pelee Island who hand out packages of local at tractions and other mementoes of their stay

Mayor Dre w Dilkens says local hotels and restaurants report a noticeable ‘bump’ in business Former CBS late night talk show host David Letterman, co owner of a race team with Bobby Rahal, told the mayor he had a fantastic time in Windsor and can ’ t wait to get back Overall, says lkens, “ you can ’ t pay for that kind of blicity.” He adds that with ongoing scussions concerning the ne w border ossing, the city has gained access to influ tial Grand Prix insiders and a greater ice in activities connected with the race.

Canadian fans are able to take advantage of this unique relationship and can save up to $30 on ticket packages that include Transit Windsor shuttle service to and from the race

The Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix is held on the first weekend of June, a week after the Indy 500 It’s a ton of fun and for the uninitiated, an experience unlike any other.