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Publisher’s Note Tis the season for sharing our blessings. In honour of the holiday spirit, we have packed this issue with stories certain to warm your heart.

A wonderful gift from renowned artist Peter Rindlisbacher is helping rehabilitate Amherstburg’s Belle Vue House. He is donating his painting of the 200 year old house to the Belle Vue Conservancy, which will sell prints to raise money.

Reminiscent of elves working to deadline in Santa’s workshop, St. Clair College trades and technology students accepted Canadian Tire Corporation’s MAXIMUM Design Challenge.

Our community embraced Justice, the abused Patterdale terrier who was rescued nearly a year ago. To financially support its cruelty investigations, the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society has released special edition Justice stuffed animals, available for purchase.

Helping local women battling addiction, the House of Sophrosyne is fundraising to convert a former school into a new addiction centre. Windsor Life covers their fashion show.

Windsor Symphony Orchestra shares the spotlight with community performers, enriching our culture. Working behind the scenes are the dedicated volunteers of the Windsor Symphony Guild.

Guitar prodigy Christian Vegh’s incredible gifts are being recognized with honours, including being named to the Brotherhood of the Guitar as one of the top 16 guitarists internationally under 21.

The future is looking bright for ATHENA Scholarship recipients. Meet the women who were honoured by the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce at the 17th Annual ATHENA Scholarship luncheon in October.

Small kindnesses stay with us. While living, Wallaceburg’s Frank Dymock used to sharpen skates for free. In honour of his memory, filmmaker Brent Foster is showcasing everyday people who positively impact lives by paying it forward in Foster Visuals’ While I’m Here - The Legacy Project.

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Justice found a place in the community's heart after being rescued by the Windsor Essex County Humane Society. This holiday season Justice stuffed animals (above) are available for purchase to support cruelty investigations. The Windsor Essex County Humane Society provides a variety of programs including adoptions and spay and neutering.

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Windsor-Essex County Humane Society (WECHS) has the perfect gift for any animal lover. A special edition “Justice” stuffed animal will be available for $30 with proceeds supporting their cruelty investigations.

A limited number of “Justice” stuffed animals are available throughout the holiday season. The campaign kicked off at Devonshire Mall on November 17.

Justice found a place in the community’s heart after being found in an extremely vulnerable state last year.

It was almost a year ago that Dean Cresswell discovered a small dog lying in the grass. When Humane Society officers responded they found the dog’s muzzle, paws, and neck tightly bound with electrical tape. The dog was unable to move, having difficulty breathing, and his mouth and paws were extremely swollen.

He was immediately rushed him to a veterinarian for care. Veterinarians believed that the dog, now named Justice, would likely not have survived more than a few more hours had he not been found.

Justice is a Patterdale terrier, about 6 years old. He underwent several surgeries to remove damaged tissue in and around his mouth and jaw, and to suture the healthy tissue together. In addition to his physical injuries, the Humane Society worked with Justice on some behaviour issues and emotional trauma from his ordeal.

“While dogs are very resilient, animals can (like humans) experience post traumatic stress and helping him through those issues is just as critical as helping his body heal from the trauma,” states Melanie Coulter, Executive Director of WECHS. Michael Earl Hill pled guilty on February 1 to willfully causing unnecessary pain and suffering or injury to an animal. He was sentenced to two years in prison,

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“To our knowledge, the sentence given to the man who harmed Justice was the strongest ever imposed in a Canadian animal cruelty case. To me, that says a lot about how the little guy touched people, and how his case will help others in the future by raising the sentencing bar,” says Coulter.

There was an outpouring of support for Justice and his recovery.

“Justice and his story definitely made an impact on many people in this community,” says Emma Truswell-Amlin, Events and Community Relations Coordinator, WECHS. “We thought that it would be a perfect Christmas gift by allowing people to bring their own Justice home with them.”

Thankfully Justice’s story had a happy ending. “Justice is doing well now. His new family loves him, and he gets all the cuddles and play time he wants. They were a good fit for him, and making sure that he’s happy and protected,” says Coulter.

The Cruelty Investigation program is fully funded by community support. The program allows the WECHS to be provide service to abused animals like Justice. Last year there were 1,001 cruelty investigations.

Reports can be anonymous or made by calling or on the website.

After receiving a complaint, officers go to the site and investigate.

The Home for the Pawlidays Campaign also includes the sale of special chocolates for $20. These funds are a symbol of feeding animals in the shelter. Funds raised from chocolate sales will go towards feeding the animals in shelter for the month of December.

Fundraising campaigns such as this are extremely important in allowing WECHS to fulfill its mandate and provide services to animals in need.

“Donations and fundraising are critical to the maintenance of our programs and services, including cruelty investigations.

For decades animal welfare policing services were entirely donor-funded, and even though the government has started to partially fund investigation services in Ontario, their contribution doesn't come close to covering all the costs. As such, we and other humane societies rely on community support to protect animals and make investigations services possible,” states Coulter.

The WECHS has been a part of the community since 1926. They offer rescue and relief for animals in need — providing compassionate care, treatment and rehab.

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A big part of their services is adoptions.

They facilitated 2,296 adoptions of animals last year. These animals come to the agency in a variety of ways, some are lost, others are surrendered by their owners or are strays.

“At any given time we have hundreds of animals available for adoption,” states Coulter. Individuals or families can visit the society’s website to search for pets or go to the society during adoption hours. Adoption counsellors are available to provide guidance in selecting a pet that is best for the individual or family. They have successfully created many forever families. The WECHS is also responsible for animal control in the city of Windsor and cat intake for parts of the county.

Another large program is Spay and Neutering of animals. Their clinic was built in 2011 and since opening it has treated 22,000 animals. Last year there were 5,891 completed. It is an affordable option for pet owners and community animals.

“We have made great progress since the clinic opened in controlling the cat overpopulation in this area,” says Coulter.

The Humane Education program is now in its fourth year and very popular. A former teacher, not employed by the society, goes into schools and provides education about caring for animals and building empathy.

“We have received rave reviews for this program. The content is tied to the school curriculum. He does an amazing job with the students,” says Coulter.

The Pet Food Bank is another service that is available throughout the year. Families that are experiencing challenging economic times can visit the society to get pet food when they are in need.

Micro-chipping and rabies clinics are also regularly offered throughout the year by the WECHS. Coulter marvels at the growth the WECHS has made over the last few years in terms of programs and capacity.

“We are now able to assist animals that we never would have been able to do so years ago. For example, we were able to complete heart surgery on a pet this year.

We can now deal with medical situations that wouldn’t have been possible 10 years ago. We like to continue to raise the bar,” says Coulter.

To support the Home for the Pawlidays campaign contact (519) 966-5751.For more information about the WECHS visit, www.windsorhumane.org.

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Clockwise from top left: Winning team 5150 with its car (left to right) are: Tracey Talbot, Will Garant, Canadian Tire's Dave DeMelo, George Nussey, Vladimy Dorsainvil; the meticulous preparation of the wooden body; making sure the electronics are secured; St. Clair College marketing director Anne Hetherington, Ceilidh McMeek, Communications Advisor for Canadian Tire, Dave DeMelo, Canadian Tire Power Tool buyer; getting set to race..."ladies and gentlemen, start your engines!"

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“These are the kids that will be tomorrow’s designers, builders and fixers,” says David DeMelo, Canadian Tire’s power tool buyer, “and we want to partner with them.

It ties in very well to our company’s overall platform of creating customers for life and we feel that by getting our tools into their hands we can build this type of relationship. We work closely with the colleges in challenging the students to create something in a fun way, at the same time fostering team work to reach a common goal.”

Anne Hetherington, St. Clair’s Director of Marketing, says she was approached by Canadian Tire and “my first reaction,” she says, “was…what a cool idea! For our students it would be an experience and an opportunity to do something they hadn’t done before.” And she praised them for their energy levels and the fact that “many of their eyes have been opened in terms of what they felt they could or couldn’t accomplish. A lot of them have learned about team work and being organized – tremendous skills that students need to have when they finish their college education.”

The event was advertised around the campus and Anne personally went from class to class to pitch the idea. Within 72 hours, the full roster of 8 teams consisting of 4 members each had been selected from 5 of the trades and technology programs at the college: automotive product design, motive power, cad/cam, woodworking and Met-industrial (mechanical, engineer, technical).

They were handed the task of building and finally racing remote-controlled cars.

The tools and unassembled chassis kits were supplied by the corporation. The teams huddled for about 3 hours the night before to plan their strategies and assemble the rolling chassis which included the suspension, steering, tires and electronics.

The following day, they were given another 3 hours to finish the project by creating the car bodies out of wood and putting the entire thing together, complete with paint and decals. They were encouraged to use their imagination and ingenuity in helping to create a vehicle that would provide optimum performance on a small track that had been laid out near the parking lot.

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Following inspection of the completed cars, the little beauties were taken outside for a two lap race, results of which were added to the final tally. Judging was done on a number of factors including automotive design, technical aspects and aerodynamics. “It isn’t just about who had the prettiest car,” explains DeMelo, “but how it functions, how it was designed and how it was built, to ensure that what’s being learned in school, is actually applied in this particular project.

In the end, Team 5150 emerged as the winner – by no means an easy choice. Each of the members, Tracey Talbot, Will Garant, George Nussey and Vladimy Dorsainvil took home a tool kit and drill combo worth around $800. Second and third place teams also were awarded hundreds of dollars in tool prizes from Canadian Tire.

This was the first of only three challenges to be held in Ontario, with the other two slated for Fleming College in Peterboro and Canadore in North Bay, all of which have various trades programs in their curriculum.

Organizers, obviously buoyed by the competition’s success, were positive about the future. According to Dave DeMelo, “judging by the feel, the sense, the sounds and the excitement of the kids, we think we have something here that’s working well. In fact, we’re hoping to make this an annual event.” He added that there’s a good chance the challenge could eventually be expanded to cover all of Southwestern Ontario and maybe even grow to other parts of Canada.

After all, he says, “Canadian Tire is this country’s hardware store and I’m excited to see this generation of students using their hands and minds. There is so much demand today for people that can build and design, whether it be robotics, or construction, or machine-type work…and these students are heading in the right direction.”

In the meantime, St. Clair College continues its steady growth with an enrolment of nearly 9000 students at its three campuses. Just over 8000 are in Windsor-EssexChatham-Kent and nearly a thousand at a Toronto campus known as Ace Acumen.

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Diane Shoes began on Riverside Drive by Isaac Weingarden. It quickly became a family affair with eight of Issac’s children involved in the business. The business has been passed down through the generations. As business expanded they opened additional stores around the city under different names. Originally a men’s clothing and footwear company they eventually branched out and offered women’s footwear and accessories.

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Fashion Night Out An Evening of Fashion in Support of House of Sophrosyne STORY BY KIM WILLIS PHOTOGRAPHY BY MIKE KOVALIV PHOTOGRAPHY FOR SNAPD WINDSOR IN MAY 2016 an exciting campaign, Building for Recovery, was launched by the House of Sophrosyne to help women battling addiction in this community.

“Building for Recovery” has a $3.5 million goal that will fund renovations required to convert the former St Alexander School into a new Addiction Centre. The House of Sophrosyne, operating in WindTayfour, Chair of Building sor since 1978, is a provincial leader in Lisa for Recovery Women’s Capital providing patient-centered care to women Campaign Committee fighting addiction across the province.

The planned state-of-the-art facility will provide expanded programs to women throughout the province who need these specialized services.

After 35 years of “bursting at the seams” at their current location just off Huron Church Road they were able to obtain this larger property from the Catholic School Board on Adstoll Road. The number of beds in the facility for residential services will increase to 30 from 17. The house will also be hiring approximately eight to 10 new staff members.

The House is respected both in the region and the province for its quality of care. They provide a safe therapeutic environment, while eliminating unnecessary strains on emergency rooms at local hospitals. This “home away from home” allows those who are experiencing a hardship to receive the care they need, for themselves and their families. Their vision is to “empower women through their recovery” so they will once again discover a wise and balanced life.

Lisa Tayfour is the Chair of Women’s Capital Campaign Committee for the “Building for Recovery” campaign. She agreed to be chair because she recognizes the need and importance of helping these women. In addition, her family has been personally affected by someone with addiction.

“Our country has an epidemic when it comes to addiction.

There is still a lot of stigma when it comes to addiction. People need to realize that it is a disease and we need to support these individuals. Currently there is a six month waiting time Lisa Tayfour (inset), Chair of Building for Recovery Women’s Capital Campaign Committee hosted a Fashion Night Out fundraiser. This sold out event, featured Canadian designers Lucian Matis and Wayne Clark.

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for service and that is unacceptable,” says Tayfour.

To date the campaign has already raised $750,000.

“Our project will address the growing need in our community for expanded addiction treatment programs and services.

The 35-day residential treatment centre provides woman with the skills necessary to live a life of recovery where they feel empowered and can make healthy choices,” says Karen Waddell, Executive Director for the House of Sophrosyne.

“Long wait times, lack of community outreach programs and too few beds are just some of the reasons why this campaign is so important to Windsor-Essex”.

The planned expansion will offer day and evening programs, along with additional counselling, child care and family rooms to accommodate mothers and their children.

“The expansion will help us change even more lives,” said Waddell. “We will improve access to services for those women who are desperate for help now, when they need it most.”

As part of the campaign, Tayfour has planned an exciting event, Fashion’s Night Out. This event included a runway fashion show and auction and was held at The Windsor Club on November 17. The evening highlighted Canadian fashion designers, Lucian Matis and Wayne Clark.

To Lisa’s delight, the event sold out in 48 hours!

“It was an overwhelming amount of support from the community. I have found that everyone wants to be supportive of this campaign. Windsor has a very giving spirit. At the end of the day we are a small community that comes together to support important projects such as this.”

In looking to plan an event in support of the campaign, Lisa wanted to do something different and fun, particularly for women over the age of 30. She thought a fashion show featuring these two designers would be perfect. Lucian Matis’ designs have been worn by first-lady of Canada Sophie Grégoire Trudeau.

“I really liked that his clothes are designed for women with figures,” states Tayfour.

The new building will also allow for outpatient counselling programs.

“This facility will also allow these women to see their children during their time in treatment,” states Tayfour. “This is so important; many times mothers in treatment would leave half way through because it was too hard to be away from their families.

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In addition, family and children will have access to counselling at the new facility.

“People don’t realize that for every person who is dealing with an addiction, there are ten other people affected such as spouses and children,” says Tayfour.

The House’s programs are available to women over the age of 16. Four beds are designated for pregnant women. Over 90% of women with addictions have experienced some form of trauma (i.e. sexual, physical, emotional or mental abuse). The House is the only women’s centre that offers an integrated trauma element. They are also the only organization in South-Western Ontario that accepts women on drug replacement therapy. According to the Health Officers’ Council of British Columbia, 47,000 Canadian deaths are linked to substance misuse annually.

Stephanie is one of hundreds of women who have been helped by the House. She enrolled in the House of Sophrosyne program in June 2016. She was struggling with substance abuse, depression and anxiety and domestic violence. Immediately a treatment plan was created for her to address these issues. Stephanie attended residential treatment for five weeks. During that time she received group and individual counselling sessions. Following treatment Stephanie was referred to the Strabane transitional support housing program for the agency.

At this time, Stephanie had one-on-one counseling twice a week and was referred to Hiatus House, a women’s shelter, to attend a support group for female survivors of domestic violence. Working with community case workers, a treatment plan was created for Stephanie that included weekly counselling sessions and sessions with a psychiatrist. She also attended AA meetings to maintain recovery and prevent relapse.

Today, Stephanie’s psychiatrist reports that she is coping well and has had her medication reduced and was referred to the City of Windsor employment training workshop.

Recently she secured a part-time job.

Stephanie reports that she feels happy and her goal is to focus on full-time employment and eventually attend university.

With the help of her housing case worker, Stephanie has secured a one bedroom unit and she feels empowered to begin her independent journey in her own safe, private unit.

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CINDY’S HOME & GARDEN, GIFTS & FASHIONS On Sept. 29 at Cindy’s Home & Garden, Gifts & Fashion, A Night in the Garden bloomed with on trend wearables at the first annual fashion show. The event raised $2,000 in support of the Windsor Regional Hospital’s Breast Health Centre.

(From left) Cindy’s owner Ken Martin and marketing person Amy Finn-Sawyer presented the cheque to the hospital’s Ron Foster on Oct. 25. Located at 585 Seacliff Dr., Kingsville, Cindy’s will be hosting future fashion shows to aid charities. On Sat., Dec. 3 and Sun., Dec. 4., everyone is invited to bring nonperishable food items to Stuff the Cindy’s Van for the Foodbank and receive a discount on store purchases. 519-733-9425 or cindysgarden.com.

THE TREASURE NOOK Celebrating the opening of The Treasure Nook’s new location at 588 Notre Dame St. in Belle River, owner Sandy Pepper is pleased to be able to offer customers almost triple the former selection of ladies fashions; jewellery for women and men; and special gifts for everyone for all occasions.

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CHRISTIAN VEGH SHOWING SIGNS OF STARDOM STORY BY DICK HILDEBRAN PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARTA’S LENS

TO QUOTE THE EAGLES: “there’s a new kid in town.” His name is Christian Vegh – his searing guitar licks and his incredibly deft fingers which literally fly over the frets are dumbfounding music lovers…and he’s only 19 years old! He’s been referred to by SLR producer Marty Bak “as the type of young artist that will shape Canadian music for the next 50 years.” And Peter Palazzolo of the Windsor Conservatory of Music and founding member of ‘Greatest Hits Live’ maintains that if Christian continues on his current path, he could become one of the greatest players on the continent. Christian, who lives in LaSalle, was born in Detroit on March 26th, 1997 after his mother was sent stateside for specialists’ treatment due to a high risk pregnancy as the result of a heart condition. After attending Assumption College, he was admitted to the famed Berklee College of Music in Boston on a scholarship where he began a 4-year performance/song-writing program.

However, after a year, he took a hiatus from classes and isn’t sure if he’ll ever return. As he says philosophically, “I might not go back if my career opens up new opportunities which might be better for me than sitting in a classroom.”

“As a kid,” he muses with a bit of laughter, “I played a lot of video games and even though people say they’re bad for you, I was doing that for my hand-eye co-ordination which really helped me when I started playing the guitar.”

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He never liked sports, but at the urging of his mom he did play hockey and soccer, took karate and participated in gymnastics.

On the other hand, he did like rock climbing and paint-ball. It was the musical soundtrack from the Lion King that caught young Christian’s attention. He then saw “School of Rock” with Jack Black and it became his favorite movie and forever changed his life “The first time I saw it,” he says, “I wanted a guitar for Christmas” and in 2006 he got his wish: “a blue Mexican Fender Stratocaster, a great starter instrument which was a real kick-butt guitar” and as the old saying goes, the rest is history. He took lessons in the 6th or 7th grade from Lee Cochrane and Pete Palazzolo but didn’t really do much with it until he was in the 9th grade when he started developing his skills and his own style. His progress has been so significant, that he’s received an endorsement from Ernie Ball guitars and Guitar Center when he was named to the “Brotherhood of the Guitar”.

As his interest in music widened Christian developed an appreciation for a diverse number of bands with great guitarists including Guns ‘N Roses and Pink Floyd. The group’s David Gilmour whom he describes as amazing and one of his favorites, became his hero. Vegh would sit for hours, jamming along with the band’s solos until he learned them note for note as is evidenced by his rendition of ‘Wish You Were Here’. Today his main aspiration is to become as good as the great Joe Bonamassa, his idol whom he has met only once. It’s a lofty goal to say the least, but one that is not out of reach given this guy’s natural talent and work ethic. “I play guitar 3 or 4 hours a day, then read, sing and write,” he says, “and I’ve written out a specific plan and only work at one thing for 6 or 7 minutes at a time. I mark it all down so I know the direction in which I’m headed. I’m pretty organized.” Another thing that sets him apart from many other players is his ability to read music, something he learned when he first began taking lessons. He made it a point to learn the fingerboard, and to memorize where the notes are, making it relatively simple for him to sight read new material. Recently he conducted a guitar clinic on the invitation of Long and McQuade Music...at least 30 pickers showed up for some valuable pointers. Vegh’s music has also received airplay on 10 stations, in Windsor on 93.9 The River and on Blackburn Radio – nothing yet in the U.S. At age 15, Christian hit the stage for

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his first public performance and he’s never looked back. He’s performed at Windsor’s popular Bluesfest on two different occasions, has played the Tecumseh Cornfest for three consecutive years and has played “a really cool club in Toronto – an industry showcase at the “Hugh’s Room” and that was a biggie.” Last June he was featured at the Capitol Theatre downtown for the release party of an extended play CD titled ‘Christian Vegh’, which is comprised entirely of his own material and is available on iTunes. “Christian Vegh Rocks the Capital Fundraiser donated all proceeds to 5 local scholarships. The Windsor Youth Orchestra was also on hand and was famed artist Paul Murray, who grew up in the Tecumseh area.

His paintings which were done to the beat of the music, were later sold at a silent auction. Most recently, after being nominated by the Windsor Musicians’ Union, Christian was given the American Federation of Musicians’ Diversity award which recognizes musical achievement combined with a performer’s charity work in the community.

With the approach of 2017, Vegh has some concrete goals: he’s definitely doing more gigs in the United States, he’s wrapping up one recording session hoping to do a full-length album with his own compositions on which he’s currently working. He flew out to California to record with Stacey Heydon (David Bowie’s band), drummer Gregg Bissonette (Ringo Star band) and bass Matt Bissonette (Elton John’s band). There is another project that is in the works with a Motown legend and Christian and Christie Palazzolo are working on a single together. “I’m going to do a lot of guitar playing,” he adds, “but I really want to concentrate on my writing and work on my vocals, which are very important.” And like most musicians, Christian wants to have a number one hit on the pop-rock charts, eventually leading to a Grammy award.

Christian Vegh knows what he wants and he realizes that his natural talent and hard work will one day earn him the recognition and success that performers crave. There is no arrogance about this young man. Relatively soft-spoken, polite and relatively humble, he’s still firmly in charge of his future. “I’ve had nothing but the best support from the people of Windsor and I’m super, super grateful for that….it’s probably what has contributed most to my success,” he adds.

If you want to hear and see what this young man can do, simply Google his name and be prepared to be amazed!

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Belle Vue House Bringing Two Centuries of History to Life STORY / PHOTOGRAPHY BY DICK HILDEBRAND

THE MAN KNOWN INTERNATIONALLY as the ‘War of 1812 Painter’ with work in books, magazine covers and on the History and National Geographic TV channels, will be donating his talent to a major town of Amherstburg rehabilitation project.

Peter Rindlisbacher, whose 2012 ‘Enemy in Sight’ was removed from the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa by former Prime Minister Stephen Harper and gifted to U.S. President Barak Obama to coincide with the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, has been commissioned by the Belle Vue Conservancy to do a painting of the original Belle Vue House on Dalhousie Street. The recently formed 810 member Conservancy (BVC), has pledged to raise $1 million to help bring the stately mansion to its original condition and develop modern uses for it. It’s hoped the sale of limited edition prints of the painting or gifts to potential donors will be a major part of the public fundraising campaign. Keep your eye on the Conservancy website for future money-raising events.

The house is one of the few remaining examples of Domestic Georgian architecture in Ontario. It was built between 1816 and 1819 by Robert Reynolds who was commissary of the British Garrison of Fort Malden. The building bricks came from the Rouge River near Detroit…and those not needed were used to build the nearby Christ Church, which shares some design similarities with Belle Vue. In 1959 the house was designated a National Historic Site. Three years later it received an Ontario Heritage Trust Designation and in 1982 it was designated under the Ontario Heritage Act by Amherstburg.

It was a private home for the Reynolds family including Robert’s sister Catherine who lived there until her death. An artist in her own right, she recorded early 19th century life in her landscape paintings, some of which could be featured in one of the Belle Vue’s many rooms. Over the years, the home has had several uses: before suffering a period of neglect and decline which nearly caused its demolition, it served as a hospital and a Ukranian Catholic Church. Late this past spring, after being approached by the town’s Chief Administrative Officer John Miceli, council voted to buy the property from a local tool and die company for $1.3 million which included a $200,000 donation receipt. The balance will be repaid over five years, interest free.

Miceli says the town will be approaching senior levels of government for grant money to help defray the estimated $2.5 million cost of restoring the exterior façade and

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Top: The Belle Vue House, nestled on an 8 acre treed lot on Dalhousie Street overlooking the Detroit River.

Above: Artist Peter Rindlisbacher in full period dress.

“returning it to its original glory”, hopefully by 2019. He adds that interior work will be done only after town residents have been consulted in public meetings. “We’re going to engage the community,” he says, “through these meetings on what they’d like to see the house programmed as.” Some money has already been allocated for the inside, but since no definite plans have yet been formulated, that portion of the job will remain on the back burner for a while. In the meantime, the exterior work should get underway sometime next year, which happens to be Canada’s 150th birthday. “Wouldn’t it be great,” says Miceli wistfully, “for one of this country’s oldest homes to receive Canada 150 funding to restore itself to its former glory.” He adds, “We’re certainly gonna try for it.”

Peter Rindlisbacher was born in Windsor in 1956 and lived in Amherstburg with his family for about 15 years before moving to Texas. Many of his 60 years on the planet have been spent on or near

the water. He’s been a racing sailor, ship model builder and naval historian, yet he still managed to obtain his PhD in psychology in the 1980s. He became hooked on the War of 1812 as a grade schooler after touring Fort Malden. About the same time, he fell in love with the Belle Vue House and after being approached by the Conservancy, he literally jumped at the chance to do the painting which will depict the huge manor in its original state. The artwork is expected to be finished early in the new year….long before restoration of the home is completed. “In some sense,” he says, “it’ll give people an idea of where we’re heading with this restoration. Because if you look at right now you have to use your imagination to see it as a very splendid place…which it really was.”

The artist is being guided by a group of local historians to make sure, “all the details are nailed down exactly.” The original painting, which will be prominently displayed inside the house, is being donated

by Rindlisbacher who has long hoped for the resurrection of Belle Vue. Early last month, the Conservancy hosted the media at the Belle Vue home where the painter was introduced and plans for the home’s future were outlined.

The artist was certainly in the spirit of things as he came to the event wearing what he called, “a period appropriate outfit – a replica uniform of a British officer of the Commander rank which would be very close to the garb which Robert Reynolds would have worn just after this building was completed.”

Belle Vue House is located on a beautiful 8-acre property, adorned with huge trees, gardens and paths, coach houses and a greenhouse. BVC President Shirley Curson-Prue says the Belle Vue “could become not only magnificent again but also selfsustaining with carefully chosen purposes.”

The conservancy is encouraging skilled workers…painters, roofers, plumbers, landscapers, electricians etc. to chip in their talents to help the house “take her proper place in history as one of the most beautiful and amazing structures in Canada.”

Anyone interested in participating is encouraged to email info@bellevueconservancy.com. Detailed information on the conservancy is available on the web at www.bellvueconservancy.com.

The town of Amherstburg celebrates its 200th birthday in 2018 – it would certainly be a feather in the municipality’s cap if the WLM restoration was finished by then!

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WINDSOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Sharing the Spotlight with Community Stars on Stage and Behind the Scenes

BY KAREN PATON-EVANS PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY WINDSOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

A TODDLER AND HIS MOM; an elementary school poet; a teen drummer; a factory worker; a retired office staff person; a refugee family; a Ukrainian dancer; a homeless person; and a professional musician. What do these local people all have in common?

The Windsor Symphony Orchestra.

“Windsor” is the key word in the WSO’s name. A true community player, the symphony engages and connects people in surprising and myriad ways. Just like the music its musicians perform.

It all begins on the Capitol Theatre stage and radiates outward.

Symbolic of the orchestra’s views on sharing the spotlight and making great music accessible to everybody, the WSO created the Musical Zoo Saturday morning concert for babies to six-year-olds.

With tots tootling on kid-sized instruments, accompanying the professional musicians led by associate conductor Peter Wiebe, there is nothing stuffy about the performance.

Other amateur musicians also have opportunities to perform with the symphony.

“This season, the WSO continues a rich history of involving members of our community in concerts,” says Shelley Sharpe, who handles marketing, communications and sales for the organization.

The WSO’s Toldo Pops concert, Holiday Pops, is happening Dec. 16, 17 and 18 at the Capitol, with an extra performance on the evening of Dec. 18 at St. John the Baptist Church in Amherstburg.

Maestro Robert Franz has invited the Windsor-Essex Youth Choir (Sue Belleperche, music director), Music Moves Kids (Erin Armstrong, director) and the Windsor Barvinok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble to be part of the symphony’s concerts.

Six of the symphony’s upcoming concerts are featuring the WSO Chorus, 70 members strong. The Windsor Symphony Youth Orchestra (WSYO) and Junior Youth Orchestra (WSJYO) have 80 members.

A full performance with the WSYO on stage with symphony members is scheduled for April; the WSYO and WSJYO also have performances in November and May. Schedule and ticket information are at windsorsymphony.com and 519-973-1238.

For every ticketed concert the symphony performs on its own stage, it gives two performances in public venues, including nursing homes, churches, community centres, and Devonshire Mall.

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When not conducting the orchestra for audiences’ pleasure during the symphony season, music director Robert Franz is often found as a guest instructor in elementary, secondary and home schools, providing music and life lessons to over 8,000 students each year.

This past October, poems written by children and two University of Windsor piano students were showcased in WSO concerts in Chatham, Leamington and Windsor.

In the same month, 18 St. Clair College music theatre performance students rehearsed and performed with the WSO under Robert’s direction in concerts featuring Broadway star Doug LaBrecque. Praising the “super-talented young singers and musicians,” Robert says, “I think there was a lot of learning, of course, but also an opening up of their minds to this world and to what is possible.”

Sharing the spotlight with students and community members is “a mutually beneficial arrangement,” Robert observes. “It gives us a chance to show off what it is that they can do. But it also gives us the volume and talent level to pull off a really interesting concert.”

“The more we can do to make the Capitol Theatre and the Windsor symphony specifically a place where people can express themselves and share in this process of making art, I think the more successful we are as a member of the community,” he says.

Behind the scenes, supporting the organization’s work, is the Windsor Symphony Guild, a dedicated group of volunteers who raise money through special events and boutique sales. They also provide help with the WSO office and concerts.

“We have a lot coming up,” says Jackie Rice, the guild’s president.

Like many of the 50 or so members, she has been volunteering for several decades. All members are women. Husbands, sons and symphony men are put into service when there is heavy lifting to do.

In the last 12-month period, guild members clocked 6,694 volunteer hours combined, not including meetings. “I know we’re very busy, very committed,” Jackie says. “We do work hard.”

Expanding on the guild’s major annual fundraiser, a large spring show, Symphony of Fashions, “we’re hoping to do a fashion week and mix it up a bit,” Jackie says. Keeping the details of the April 5th launch under wraps, she hints, “It’s a brand new program.”

In years’ past, the big fashion show has gathered 900 people in the Ciociaro Club of Windsor. The WSO core orchestra played live and the maestro addressed the guests. One year, Robert even took a turn on the walkway.

Smaller scale fashion shows are also held in the spring and autumn at Beach Grove Golf & Country Club.

An evening out with the guild at a restaurant in early June is open to anyone and everyone. About 125 people participate in the fundraiser.

Making the most of intermissions during symphony performances at the Capitol, guild volunteers set up their Musique Boutique. The sales of hats, scarves, jewellery and other items “is a good little money maker,” Jackie says.

Guild members are creative in finding ways to aid their beloved symphony. For instance, fine artist Jane Barlow has donated her own paintings for raffles. Every effort adds up. “This year, we donated $30,000 to the Windsor Symphony,” says Jackie. “It’s a lot of work” to raise such a sum annually.

A separate investment account enables the guild to cover the $384.20 tuition for three members of the Windsor Symphony Senior Youth Orchestra every year. In a competition hosted by the guild, professional judges determine the recipients of the bursaries as well as cash prizes.

“For a lot of the students, this is the next step to university or becoming professional musicians,” Jackie notes.

Even for people who are not interested in symphony music, the WSO is an asset. “To grow your city, you have to have a good cultural base. When new businesses are considering coming into town, they look to see what the dynamics of the city are,” Jackie observes.

“Our orchestra is not big but it is very unique and very good for its size. We do good music and we’re not afraid to expand ourselves,” she says. “With anything, it takes money to make things happen.”

Guild members count among the WSO’s top fans. “I think a lot of us have a musical background or a love of music,” says Jackie.

“There is something about symphonic music – it’s uplifting. It’s a passion we have.”

The maestro remarks, “I know I speak for all the musicians when I say I am so unbelievably appreciative of the guild’s work and what they do and what they mean to the organization. To have that dedicated group of volunteers working tirelessly to support our efforts is really something special.”

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H O RO S C O P E

General Forecast for 2017

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LEO JUL 24 - AUG 23:

You seem to have a wonderful and unique awareness of life. Unusual events and adventures can attract your attention. What works for you may not work for someone else in the current scheme of things. When others try to tell you what to do, the harder they try, the more you will follow your own path. You are entering another phase in your own understanding, in terms of knowing what is best for you. You take responsibility for your actions as usual and you do help others along the way whether you realize it or not.

he theme for 2017 seems to be that there really are no guarantees, neither in life nor astrology. The Sun, Moon, planets and stars do not make us do things. They are more like indicators of the past and what might be in the future. 2016 has been a game changer for each one of us in different ways. It isn’t quite finished yet. There are issues still to be resolved and properly dealt with.

Hidden information can suddenly surface and give us insight into what has actually happened in certain circumstances. Who and what are really and truly taking part in earthshattering events? Perhaps it would help if we look at another tool in our mystical toolbox.

Numerology can give us some clues as to the year ahead. When we add up the numbers for 2016, 2+0+1+6 = 9, a year of endings, not necessarily bad or good, but definitely holding some “ouch” moments. It is a new world. 2017 becomes a 10 and thus becomes a number 1 year, calling for a fresh start. Everyone will have their own point of view; no matter what events take place. Having said that, 2017 shows things starting to settle somewhat as calmer heads should begin to prevail. This can happen in three phases over an eighteen-month period. The first phase is a six-month period similar to a time-out, a time to relax and think about strategy. Then we move up a level to a second six-month review which should show us some positive events which help us feel more hopeful. The last six-month period could show us getting on top of those matters which concern us most of all. It certainly is not a perfect world and just when we think we are moving ahead, something else pops up to catch our attention. One minute it feels as if we have stepped back two-hundred years in time.

Before we know it, we may find ourselves beginning to soar above the clouds. We need to remember the SERENITY PRAYER, to accept the things we cannot change, the courage to change the things we can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

No matter what you do it may not feel as if you are doing the right thing. Life is what we experience as we waltz along the way.

Some of it good. Some of it not so good.

Most of it is in-between. It is what we do today, for all of us, that makes a difference.

Perfection is hard to achieve. Unexpected and unusual events keep throwing you and others as well, off guard. Perhaps you have to go with the flow until you find the opening you need to keep moving forward.

Sometimes you have to stop sharpening the pencil and take action

ARIES MAR 21 - APR 20:

LIBRA SEP 24 - OCT 23:

GEMINI MAY 22 - JUN 21:

VIRGO AUG 24 - SEP 23:

You are playing the role of the true pioneer.

You can be fearless when you have to be.

Whether right or not, you will step forward when others step back. Que sera, sera.

Whatever will be will be. You will deal with it when it happens. You express yourself quickly and tend to say whatever is on your mind, perhaps on some occasions wishing you had not. You just want to be you. You can be extremely helpful to others but sometimes you just have to say no and do what you think is best for everyone around you.

You will find that others do not always act the way you expect them to. This can lead to indifference on the part of both parties.

Controversial subjects seem to keep getting in the way of what you want to accomplish.

You may find yourself dancing back and forth with ideas which can be confusing.

Focus on priorities if you want to get ahead.

Do not allow yourself to get distracted by less important activities. Draw up a script and stay with it if you want to win. Prior discussions tend to get in the way and can throw you off-track.

If ever you needed someone to guide you, it is now. You wear yourself out trying to do everything for everybody. It is time to strengthen your resolve to take better care of yourself so you can then help when you must. Try to make plans ahead of time, so you will be able to make adjustments along the way. When life begins to sound like a broken record, dealing with the same old issues, it is time to move on the best you can.

To do so take one step at a time. Let it begin with you and you could end up as a better role model for others.

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CANCER JUN 22 - JUL 23:

SCORPIO OCT 24 - NOV 22:

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You work better now on a day-to-day basis, rather than planning for long-term success.

However, you do need to keep the door open to new possibilities. You may find you can take a different route to get where you want to go. You are not always able to count on situations to work out the way you wish they will. Thus, you need to have a plan B ready, one that you can access immediately. Keep the good stuff while you minimize negativity from the past in order to prepare for more favourable conditions in the future.

You keep wondering why other people do the things they do when if it were you, you would do it in a different way. You try to understand, but become very frustrated with what you see. Everyone has their own point of view. They are looking at any given situation from a different angle. How would you feel if you were in their shoes? Where you feel power in knowing the unknown, they may be shackled by fear. Quiet and gentle reflection is what is needed most of all in order to find resolution. Anger breeds anger. Love leads the way.

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You do what you do because that is what you want to do. You are an independent thinker and may not be able to grasp reasoning on the part of others. You let them do their own thing. So, why do they not let you enjoy your own adventures? Perhaps they can see you marching into a dangerous situation of which you may not be aware.

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Self-doubt interspersed with self-confidence.

The more you think about something, the more you are likely to turn back, perhaps to think about it some more. You have very high standards which once in a while can limit you or stop you from taking the next step on the road to success. You might like to do something different, but you are more likely to stick by the rules, even to stand up for those same rules, almost like a lawyer.

You feel better when you can take care of a situation and fix it. Life is full of broken dreams and in reality you are usually able to spot both problems and good solutions.

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There is no denying you have different ideas than other people. You live by your own set of rules. You just keep moving on. For you change is refreshing, especially now. You are able to survive through situations that can see others surrender and give up. This is a better time for you than for most people, however you may run into differences with family members or neighbours who see things from their point of view and neither of you will back down. Your biggest desire is for others to let you be and just get on with your life.

PISCES FEB 20 - MAR 20:

You have a lot of insight due to past experiences and you share it freely when you can.

You will not share your wisdom with someone who might not value your words. You have seen and done more in a short period of time than others would in a whole lifetime. You seem to have “been there and seen it all” and tend to feel more comfortable with the myriad of changes going. You have inner strength that comes from your accomplishments. You have a way of knowing what comes next and the best way to handle changes.

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Power of the lens Foster Visuals Uses Videos To Capture Stories From Around The World

Top: Brent Foster shows gaucho Don Heraldo Riel, the main character of their short film “The Last Colonizer” one of the camera systems they would use to film and tell his story in Patagonia, Chile, in March 2016. Photo by Preston Kanak. Above: Brent Foster (holding camera) and Pawel Dwulit, right, film 99 year-old tribal tattoo artist Apo Whang-Od at her home in the Philippines in June, 2016 as they create the story “The Last Mambabatok” as part of their Legacy Project series. Photo by Tammy Foster.

Windsor Star, the National Post and The Los Angeles Times where he honed in on cinema work and still photography.

His camera has now led him to more than 25 countries where he has had the opportunity to work for clients such as Time.com, The New York Times, Human Rights Watch, Canadian Geographic, Visa, Canadian Tire, Maclean’s Magazine and Nike.

“In an increasingly busy world, the power to tell a story in a compelling, authentic way has never been more important,” says Brent.

Prior to establishing Foster Visuals, Brent and Tammy had a successful wedding

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He started in photojournalism at the age of 14 and has never looked back. Today, companies from around the world reach out to his company, Foster Visuals, when they want to tell their story in an authentic, compelling manner.

Together with his wife Tammy, they created Foster Visuals in Wallaceburg six years ago. Their ultimate goal is to take story-telling to the next level.

While growing up in Wallaceburg Brent came across a picture of people that was shot in documentary black-and-white style. It immediately spoke to him because the photo told the story of otherwise everyday people in a unique way. In that moment, he realized that a camera is an amazing tool that allows access into everyday life. The capture and permanence of a singular moment is something you would never be able to document without one. That’s when Brent decided that in life, he was meant to visually tell stories.

Brent went on to study photojournalism at Loyalist College. After graduation he interned at newspapers and worked as a photojournalist for 14 years at many newspapers and magazines including the

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Their mission is for people to connect with the content they produce – to feel emotion, be inspired, change, reflect, learn, and be entertained at the same time.

Over the course of their work they made many solid connections and their work as visual storytellers became known in the industry.

“Eventually we believed that experiencewise we were ready to set out on our own.

It was something that we always wanted to pursue. We decided to take a leap of faith and hope that it worked,” says Brent.

In addition to creating commercials for corporate accounts like Nike and the NBA, one of the projects Brent is most proud of is their “Passion Project.”

“It’s a great way to hone in on storytelling and give back,” says Brent.

Part of their mandate as a company is to tell important stories. While I’m Here - The Legacy Project shares stories of everyday people doing extraordinary things. To date Foster Visuals has completed four of these videos with a goal of six in the series.

One of the Legacy Stories is entitled ‘The San Diego Highwayman.’ It features a man, Thomas Weller, who drives the highways of San Diego helping people out, whether it be flat tires or people out of gas.

He became fondly known as the “Gas Angel.” Through the power of social media thousands of people shared stories of interactions with this man.

When he was 16-years-old, Weller's vehicle was pulled out of a snowbank by a stranger who refused to be paid for the helping hand. All he wanted was for Weller to pay it forward, and he has for 48 years on the highways, bi-ways and roads of San Diego.

“I've been called a hero more times than I can count,” said Weller on the film. “A hero is someone who does something extraordinary, I'm just doing ordinary things.

I happen to be in the right place at the right time.”

Initially, Foster saw the film focusing on the message of giving Weller passes on to all whom he helps, but during the interview he realized Weller had suffered a recent loss of his own.

Beulah, the car Weller had used as his rescue vehicle for most of his life, was decommissioned in an accident during one of Weller's rescue missions in August 2011.

“I didn't fully understand how attached he was to that car and how much that car was a part of his character as well,” says Brent. “He's certainly had it the majority of its life. He bought it for like $16.”

Foster created a Gofundme account in hopes enough money could be raised to get Beulah back on the road. To his delight many people responded and the car was restored.

“He's such a positive character. He just wants to help other people, it's such an authentic part of his personality you can't help but smile when you walk away,” he said. “It really kind of lifted our spirits a whole lot just having the opportunity to spend time with him.”

Foster said he's hoping the films will inspire people to share their stories of people who are making a positive impact in other's lives by creating a living legacy.

“You never know if you have an impact, but the reaction to this video showed the impact of story-telling and we realized we were onto something.”

Foster Visuals finds these interesting people by spending hundreds of hours on YouTube. As the Project has become more widely known, nominations have been coming in from around the world.

The Legacy Project has also featured stories about an 83 year-old Blues musician in New Orleans and a piece entitled, ‘The Last Mambabatok’ about a tribal tattoo artist in the Philippines. Next up their team is travelling to China for a film about a fisherman.

In viewing any of Foster Visuals films, both corporate and the Legacy Project, the images are captivating and engaging and draw you into the story and the message.

Increasingly companies are turning to story-telling to tell their unique story and speak to their brand message.

“The younger generation has a filter for content that isn’t authentic. I think that you will see more brands turning to video storytelling to get their message out.”

For his part, Brent loves that Foster Visuals allows him to be super creative and collaborate with others.

His ultimate goal is to continue to do storytelling with larger budgets and work with the latest technology and push storytelling to the next level.

“The best part of storytelling is the people that I get to meet and the access they give me to their lives. My camera is the ticket to getting behind the scenes. I wouldn’t have access to them otherwise and I get to learn from people around the world.”

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Written and compiled by Sharon Hanna (left) and Craig Pearson (below), From the Vault Volume II: 1950 to 1980 is available just in time for the holidays.

FROM THE VAULT VOL. 2

The City of Windsor in Pictures and Word from the Years 1950 to 1980 STORY BY DICK HILDEBRAND

IT’S HERE! The eagerly awaited second volume of ‘From The Vault’, a pictorial history of Windsor has been printed and is now available.

Containing more than 1250 pictures gleaned from the Windsor Star Archives and thousands of descriptive text, the book has a treasury of information in its nearly 500 pages.

The years 1950 to 1980 are covered in this latest edition, taking the reader on a fascinating journey through 30 years of our colorful past.

The book was co-written by Windsor Star City Hall reporter Craig Pearson, who had a hand in the first volume, and newcomer Sharon Hanna, the 25 year-old regional history editor at Biblioasis in Windsor. Having only come on board this past February, researching ‘From The Vault’ was her first major project, one that consumed about 8 months of her time and one she describes as “tedious at times, and frustrating on many levels.”

Sharon and her co-writer share a common love of the city and both got their Masters at the University of Windsor. Pearson came to Windsor from Montreal and never left. While Sharon was born here, her ethnic background is Middle Eastern. Her father, an engineer, emigrated to Windsor from his native Egypt, while her mother, an Iraqi, spent a number of years in England before moving to Canada. The two were married here and are the parents of three children, of which Sharon is the youngest and the “only one who ventured into the arts”. Before heading off to University, she attended the Maranatha Christian Academy in South Windsor from JK through Grade 12.

Growing up, Sharon says she often grappled with the question if she was really a Canadian, “because I have a different heritage and different sensibilities, like food for instance, family inter-actions and the way the world is seen.” She was always proud of being the child of immigrants, but also extremely proud of being “Canadian and especially coming from

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Windsor, a culturally diverse city in which I fit so well.”

In assembling the information she says she was impressed with the amount of “civic engagement that pervaded the city, particularly in the 50s and 60s and somewhat in the 70s. As Sharon says, “people came out to events in huge numbers, like the Labor Day parade…you see photos where people are lined up along Ouellette Avenue clamoring to get a better view. Granted, it was before the days of modern communication, but folks really enjoyed spending time with each other and celebrating their city!”

In contrasting ‘From The Vault Volume 1’ to Volume 2, Sharon says the first issue had very little “people of color” in it. “It’s a very white, Anglo-Saxon protestant book,” she maintains, “because that’s what the newspaper covered and those were many of the early settlers.” On the other hand, volume two clearly shows the evolution of Windsor in its culture and she mentions two chapters in particular: the one on black history, the other on multiculturalism. Says Sharon, “Windsor is a smaller, but very diverse city on the grand scale of Canada, but it’s an accepting place that’s attractive to people who settle down here. I’m really proud of that and I feel my story is a part of that story.”

The black history chapter takes us back to the early sixties for the annual Emancipation Day celebrations, commemorating the abolition of Slavery in the British Empire – with blacks and whites alike sharing a common goal; freedom. Dignitaries from both sides of the river, including Martin Luther King and Eleanor Roosevelt, along with thousands of others, attended the events. There was a big parade, great food and of course, the Miss Sepia contest where Canadian and American girls competed for the crown and cash prizes. It was a highlight of Jackson Park activities every year. And, who can forget the wonderful work of Emancipation Festival organizer Walter Perry, who devoted much of his time to helping kids. Then came the Detroit riots of 1967 and the entire effort evolved into a new chapter in the history of our city, most of which is captured in the book.

All of the pictures in ‘From The Vault’ have come from the Windsor Star archives located above the paper’s newsroom on Ouellette Avenue. Many were taken by retired photographer and photo editor Bill Bishop who also penned the book’s introduction. Not only does he provide a glimpse of his own life, but he pays tribute to the photographers who worked tirelessly every day to bring the paper to press. In part he says: “….as I went through the archives all these years later, I realized that what we’d done was capture a time and a place which, if only we could have slowed down for a second, we would have realized was changing before our very eyes.”

Many of this volume’s readers will remember the 3 decades that are covered and as one scans the priceless black-and-white photos and reads the accompanying stories, there undoubtedly will be waves of nostalgia. You’ll catch yourself saying things like, “wow, I remember that, or I’ll never forget what I was doing at the time.” There are so many memories – like the picture of Prime Minister Lester Pearson and President Lyndon Johnson signing the 1965 Auto Pact, the first time we saw Canada’s new Maple Leaf flag…or a 1950 Ford rolling off the assembly line, a year before the automaker left the city for Oakville. In fact, each of the Big Three – Ford, Chrysler and General Motors are covered in separate chapters. In sports, you’ll recall the Windsor Bulldogs who won hockey’s Allan Cup in the early 1960s, you’ll re-visit the exploits of gymnast Ernestine Russell, not to mention all the other sports heroes whose names became household words across Canada. Indeed, hockey wasn’t the only sport in our fair city and this book brings that point home. You’ll look at the city all those years ago and then compare it to the Windsor of today and realize there is no comparison.”

There are 28 chapters in ‘From the Vault Vo. 2’ with the last three providing highlights from the 1950s, 60s and 70s. The comprehensive bibliography at the end shows the incredible amount of research involved in compiling the book.

Personally speaking, I feel that ‘From the Vault’ Volume 2 is a must-have for anyone having grown up in this area. For people born after 1980 it is the ultimate history lesson…and at $42.95 Canadian and $39.95 U.S. it is indeed a bargain. You can get a copy at the Windsor Star downtown or at Biblioasis on Wyandotte at Gladstone.

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On every Wednesday and the first three Sundays in December, Willistead Manor is receiving guests who wish to view the many rooms decorated for the holidays. Cellist Nadine Deleury is performing Dec. 14 and The Bell Ringers are playing Dec. 18 at the mansion, located at 1899 Niagara St., Windsor. Tours are from 7 to 9 pm, Wednesday and 1 to 4 pm, Sunday. Admission is $5.75 per adult; $4.75 per senior; and $2.25 per child. 519-253-2365 or willistead.ca.

RING IN THE HOLIDAYS WITH THE ESSEX COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND

Favourite Christmas music is being showcased by the Essex Community Concert Band during its Ring in the Holidays concert, starting at 2 pm at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 146 Talbot St., Essex. Admission is by donation. eccband.com.

Monday, 5 FINA WORLD SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS (25M)

Till Sun., Dec. 11. Approximately 1,000 of the world’s best swimmers from over 175 countries are competing for 46 gold medals in the 13th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m). For the global event, a temporary competition pool is being constructed on top of the main arena floor of the WFCU Centre at 8787 McHugh St., Windsor. The schedule can be viewed at finawindsor2016.com. Tickets can be ordered at 1-866-969-9328 or online.

Friday, 9 A ROCK N’ ROLL CHRISTMAS

Till Sat., Dec. 10. Also Dec. 15 to 17. St. Clair College is celebrating the season with traditional carols, rock and roll music and choral numbers, weaving a Christmas story for all ages. The 7:30 pm show is at the Chrysler Theatre, 201 Riverside Dr. W., Windsor. Admission is $20 per adult; and $10 per student. 519-252-6579 chryslertheatre.com.

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Tuesday, 13 SARAH LEWIS’ SOCKS WARM YOUR HEART CHRISTMAS 2016

Kicking off her annual campaign at 11 am at Street Help Homeless Centre of Windsor, teenager Sarah Lewis will be distributing socks, hats, mittens and more to homeless people for two hours. Everyone is invited to drop off donations at Street Help, 964 Wyandotte St. E., Windsor or contact Sarah at sljhwin.wix.com/sockswarmyourheart.

Thursday, 15 FORD CITY CHRISTMAS MARKET

Handcrafted gifts, local art and crafts, vintage collectibles, produce, Beirgarten, German cuisine and more are being offered at the Ford City Christmas Market, opening at 6 pm at the Heimat Windsor Banquet Centre, 1367 Drouillard Rd., Windsor. facebook.com/fordcitymarket.

Friday, 16 MERRY CHRISTMAS BABY

Crissi Cochrane and Soul Brother Mike will be performing their original soul/pop music and favourite holiday classics at the Merry Christmas Baby event, also featuring author Vanessa Shields, who will recite some of her poetry. Held from 8 to 11 pm at Glass Monkey Studios at 1378 Ottawa St., Windsor, the $20 ticketed evening includes complimentary sushi. There will also be a cash bar.

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Sunday, 18 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

The Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage Village at 6155 County Rd. 23, Kingsville is serving a buffet breakfast from 8 am to 2 pm. Santa is coming to visit with everyone from 10 am to 1 pm. Breakfast is $12.95 per adult; $6 per child age 5 to 12 years; and free for kids under age 5.

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Tart Crust Ingredients: • 1 lb. package of Crisco shortening (NOT butter flavoured) • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour • Pinch of salt • 1 egg • 3 tbsp. white vinegar Mix together the Crisco, flour and salt. Set aside. In an 8 oz. measuring cup, add the egg and vinegar. Top the measuring cup up to the 8 oz. mark with cold water. Stir to combine.

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P R E S S PA S S ATHENA SCHOLARSHIPS

STORY BY KIM WILLIS PHOTOGRAPHY BY SPIKE BELL

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Scholarship luncheon at the Caboto Club to recognize three young women and hear this year’s speaker Janice Kaffer, President and CEO of Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare.

For the first time in her career, Kaffer delivered a personal speech in which she talked about herself and her own career path. “I was humbled and also somewhat intimidated when I was asked to deliver a speech about my own journey,” says Kaffer.

Kaffer delivered an empowering speech entitled, ‘The 5Ws of Career-Building – My Journey to the CEO’s office.’

2 1. Members of the Athena Scholarship Committee congratulate the recipients, Sue Zanin, Lee Anne Doyle, Janny Lau, Myla Picco, Michelle Krieger, Loretta Stoyka-Henderson, Erica Colovic and Ann-Marie Athavale-Belanger 2. Janice Kaffer, President and CEO, Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare was the keynote speaker.

3. Patti France, President of St. Clair College, was one of 300 attendees at the luncheon.

4. Scholarship recipient Myla Picco is congratulated by Marty Komsa from WFCU and Marty Beneteau.

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The 5Ws include; Work hard, Be Wise – know the difference between knowledge and wisdom, Weigh the Balance – the balance of giving and getting, Willingness – to take risks and fail, try new things and Warrier – battle your inner voice and fight for what’s right and what’s needed, not necessarily what’s easy.

The Athena scholarship recipients receive $5,000. Every year close to 50 students apply for the three awards. This year’s recipients were Michelle Krieger, Janny Lau and Myla Picco.

“We award them for their outstanding contribution and their great ability,” says Sue Zanin, Chair Athena Scholarship Committee. “We have a panel of judges who review and make the decision. We are looking for people with outstanding marks, leaders in their school and community, involved in community and they need to inspire women or girls to reach their full potential of leadership.”

Michelle Krieger Krieger, 30, combines outstanding academic excellence with a passion for helping others in the community. She completed her Honours Bachelor of Forensic Science (2007) and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (2008) from the University of Windsor and is currently in her third year of the PhD program in Applied Social Psychology at the University of Windsor. She has demonstrated passion and leadership in her efforts to reduce violence against women in her capacity as President of the Community Action Group. Krieger mentors students and is eager to help others strive for personal growth. Her career aspiration is to pursue an academic career in the area of violence against women.

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She selflessly donates her time to enhance the experience of students at the Thames Campus and the Chatham-Kent community. Her leadership is recognized as the Director of Marketing and Communications with the Thames Student Incorporated (TSI) and Secretary of the Thames Campus Nursing Society.

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forward to a career as a health care provider and making an impact in her community.

“To be recognized in the community as a young leader empowering women makes me ambitious to continue to improve myself and give back to the Windsor community that has helped me develop into a valuable member of society. I am grateful for the opportunities this award has already opened up for me and I cannot wait to see what else is in store in the near future,” says Lau. Myla Picco Picco not only excels academically but works passionately helping others in the community in various leadership and mentorship positions. She is currently enrolled in 2nd year in a Juris Doctor (J.D.) Law program University of Windsor after obtaining her Honours Bachelor of Arts in Criminology & Sociology with Great Distinction from the University of Windsor in 2014 and obtained a Board of Governor’s Medal for the highest average in her Program. Many of her on campus volunteer activities such as Windsor Law Student Ambassador involved mentoring others to become leaders and achieve their full potential. Her passion to better the lives of individuals experiencing difficult circumstances includes Coordinator of the Family Law Project at Windsor Family Court.

“I was incredibly honoured and appreciative to be a recipient of this scholarship,” says Picco. “This award is an impetus for me to continue to embody the Athena philosophy by enhancing the quality of life in our community and inspiring other female leaders to do the same.”

Kaffer found the three scholars to be quite impressive.

“I had the opportunity to speak to each of them and they have already started to inspire others, lead change and begin to make a real difference in our community.

As a respected, successful professional woman, Kaffer had some advice to the recipients. “I encouraged these women about cranium width. That is don’t let your head get too big, listening to the opinion of others who tell you you’re good, isn’t going to get you anywhere. I also advised them to be wary. Leadership is not a popularity contest. Being liked is irrelevant. What is relevant is how you feel about yourself and whether you’re aligned with who you are and need to be. Finally I believe that it is important to be warm, humble and kind.

When you get success remember how you got there. Don’t forget your integrity and your principles.”

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