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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 sanctuary in West Africa.

Then there are the many individuals, subtrades and organizations who came together to ensure that local people nearing the end of their lives can be cared for in the new 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 Brandon Campeau are trying 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.

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

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

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INTO AFRICA Mother and Daughter Team Up to Care for Apes and People STORY BY KAREN PATON-EVANS PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANNE AND ANDREA GELINAS

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PACKING RUDIMENTARY DENTAL TOOLS for a volunteer trip to a primate reserve 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 semisedated lion or being so hungry 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 nerve 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 in her comfortable 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 volunteers trying to save orphaned apes sheltered at the Cameroon Wildlife Aid Fund reserve.

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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 extract 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 sanctuary; a gentle giant, the gorilla beat his chest when the Canadians visited the outdoor toilet.

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Habitat loss and poaching for illegal bushmeat and pet trades are threatening wild gorillas and chimpanzees with extinction. 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 organization, she filled out the volunteer application, underwent two interviews and just happened to mention her daughter was a dentist. Both women received an invitation.

Andrea had only begun her position with an implant dentistry 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 bring

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 reserve,” Anne explains.

In February 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 section 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. Andrea 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 reserve 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.” Requiring 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 patients. 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 phoned her Canadian mentor, Dr. Goldfarb, at 4 am to send “everything 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 abscessed teeth is debilitating. They have no access to care. It was heartbreaking,” Andrea observes. 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 sanctuary, the orphaned, abandoned and abused animals live with their own kind and are taught how to climb trees and other survival skills.

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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’ quarters, 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 outward; 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 recalls.

“Every single day, Andrea said, ‘Mom, I’m so hungry,’” 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 crying morning till night!” says Andrea. The villagers barter the valuable commodities for cornmeal. When British volunteers arrived with chocolate, wine and Jack Daniels, the Canadians gave them an enthusiastic welcome.

Andrea was constantly afraid of becoming 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, every 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 looking 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 necessity. 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 difficult thing I’ve ever done.”

The day mother and daughter were leaving the sanctuary, staff brought their families. “People were so grateful they called Andrea ‘the white angel,’” Anne says.

After weeks of wondering if they would survive 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 updates. Ronnie is now a healthy seven-yearold, 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 varying ages and sizes, applauding enthusiastically as every new garment is revealed on the catwalk.

The ladies exude such flare wearing their favourite designer’s clothes that style reporters often remark on how wonderfully each woman has made Chris Gelinas pieces her own.

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The most magical places during his childhood were the workshops of his grandfather, a furniture builder and upholsterer, and his grandmother, a seamstress. Chris’ family encouraged 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 always 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 tremendous learning experience.

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

He found that as a fledging designer, despite having very 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 support 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 finalists, bringing his autumn 2014 collection to the LVMH headquarters to be judged by such fashion luminaries as Karl Lagerfeld, Nicolas Ghesquiere, Marc Jacobs, Phoebe Philo, Raf Simons and Riccardo Tisci.

Although Chris did not win the prize,

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the experience and exposure he gained was priceless.

While hard at work on his autumn/winter 2014 collection, Chris attracted the attention of the Vogue Fashion Fund and Council 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 runway show at the Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood. The publicity that he received on Vogue.com introduced the designer to a wider audience.

“Although the amazing industry accolades are very 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.

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shapes or adding fine details that elevate them into the realm of extraordinary. 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 finding 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. Detail, both subtle and striking, are evident in a two-piece ensemble consisting of a white short-sleeved dress with a rounded neck and flared skirt that can be worn alone or unbuttoned 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 dress.

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

Another head turning look is a soft tweedy caramel suit consisting of a classically tailored jacket with padded shoulders, notched collar and a tapered waist that flares into a double peplum. A tweedy ruffle 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 Birmingham and at The Room at Hudson’s Bay in Toronto. Daily sneak peaks are posted on Instagram @CGSTUDIONYC. Every piece is inspired by “the strong women” throughout Chris’ life – from his grandmother who “always had style” to the confident New Yorkers who treat the city streets as their personal catwalks.

Although Chris is reluctant to namedrop, red carpet reporters are quick to point out Jessica Alba, Kiernan Shipka, Olivia Chase and other actresses rocking CG fashions.

“Seeing something on the runway is amazing because it’s fantasy,” Chris muses.

“When you can walk away from the runway and see women in their 30s to 70s and sizes 2 to 14 wearing the same clothes in real life, it’s very gratifying.”

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GREAT LAKES SHIPWRECKS The Latest Edition in a Series of Illustrated Books STORY/PHOTOGRAPHY BY DICK HILDEBRAND 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 contains facts that weren’t available earlier and provides co-ordinates of many of the wrecks to the benefit of divers and readers 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 pictures 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 discovery 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 discoveries written into the history books, they have to contact us.” In fact, one writer has designated Cris as the ‘DEAN’ of Great Lakes

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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 SHIPWRECKS’, 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 history of the wrecks...not only for Cris and Joan but for other underwater photographers 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 shooting 36 frames in one session and they don’t have to worry 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.

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shipwrecks. “I chuckled over that one,” adds Cris, “my daughter who is a university professor 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 divers, both share a number of prestigious awards and they’ve appeared on numerous television networks including The History Channel, Discovery 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 circuit. This past April they participated 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 libraries where enthusiastic audiences hear the latest about shipwrecks in the Great Lakes. Recently, Cris and Joan were at the University of Toronto’s anthropology department to research the discovery 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 greatest 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 story 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 available 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 bargain and will be signed by both authors if ordered from them. Major credit cards are accepted.

‘Great Lakes SHIPWRECKS’ is a captivating 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 history in our own area.

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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 countertops for kitchens and bathrooms; 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 new Great Lakes Chiropractic at 1303 County Rd. 22, Belle River. The team of five health professionals provide chiropractic, massage therapy, naturopathic services, spinal decompression, impulse adjusting, laser therapy, orthotics, custom bracing and more. New patients can walk in or book appointments by phoning 519-727-0101 or reserving 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.

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FRIENDS ON THE RUN COMPETING ON THE AMAZING RACE CANADA STORY BY KAREN PATON-EVANS PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY CTV

AS CANADIANS TUNED in for the season 4 premiere of CTV’s The Amazing Race Canada on June 28th, Essex County residents 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 starting line on frozen Frame Lake in Yellowknife, waiting for host Jon Montgomery to give the signal.

Beneath their army green jackets, the Windsor men wore 4Zoey armbands, reminders of their personal mascot and motivation: 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 opportunity, 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 new 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.

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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 approached his co-worker to be his teammate, Anthony revealed he already had the application on his phone.

“That pretty much set everything in stone,” says Brandon.

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

An in-person interview 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 Brandon, adding “Anthony is one of the greatest singers I’ve ever met.”

Upholding their moms as their heroes, the adventurous 21-year-old friends are well matched. Anthony speaks or understands 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, leaving his native Congo behind. He attended St. Anne Catholic High School and studied 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 Elementary School and W.F. Herman Secondary School. He is a graduate of St. Clair College’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, getting into the mindset of previous competitors and what they were up against,” Brandon says. However, nothing could prepare them for their greatest challenge: The weather.

In April, the men flew to the Northwest Territories. Close family were sworn to secrecy. “Everyone else thought we were on a backpacking trip to Asia,” Brandon says.

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

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for competitors, who included Ashley Callingbull-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 Northwest Territories for clues to correctly translate a Weledeh phrase that means: “Travel safely across the land.”

Testing that greeting, the race next demanded that competitors rush to Jasper, Alberta and dangle in the air, clinging to the underside of a halted Jasper SkyTram and use their arms and feet to move along a horizontal 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 predicted its impact on competitors: “It will freak them out; they’ll maybe cry with fear, be giddy with anticipation and definitely be very 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 underside of the SkyTram, Brandon began reaching for one bar after another. About mid-point, “I slipped and fell,” he says. An extraordinarily long bungie rope dropped and bounced him above the trees. “As disappointed 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 discouraged about having to line up behind newly arriving competitors before he would be given another try.

Anthony and Brandon had a quick strategy session. If Brandon fell a second time, he would be back at the starting point.

Chances were strong that other competitors would also plummet before snatching the clue card and have to make fresh, time-consuming attempts.

If Brandon forfeited his second go on the SkyTram and took a four-hour penalty instead, 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.

Jumping into their vehicle, Brandon and Anthony zoomed to the Athabasca River, where they rafted down the water to get directions 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 left 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 avalanche beacon and found a cache containing 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, arriving moments after Kelly and Kate. Sitting in the drizzle, the guys alternated between “staying hopeful” and “feeling anxious.” 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 difficult – but this totally surprised us.”

Chatting on The Marilyn Denis Show after The Amazing Race Canada’s premiere, Anthony admits, “Going in, the only strategy that 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 Calgary to Vancouver and then onto Hong Kong and Vietnam.

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

With this great Canadian adventure behind them, Brandon and Anthony continue 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.

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COOKING AT HOME DAVID MUSYJ, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, WINDSOR REGIONAL HOSPITAL When in the mood for a serious infusion of delicious protein, Windsor Regional Hospital’s President and CEO bypasses the barbeque and fires up his smoker. Fueling the smoker with apple (and sometimes hickory) wood chips, David Musyj schedules four hours of smoking time.

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

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

SMOKIN’ HOT MIXED GRILL 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 Start the smoker on its smoke setting, letting it get to approximately 180 degrees F. The low heat phase generates a lot of smoke.

Cut the rib slab into sections of 3 to 5 ribs. Place them directly on the smoker’s grill 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 own by leaving 3/4 of your favourite brew in the beer can, slide the can inside the chicken and stand it on the grill. 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 savoury 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, turn up the smoker’s heat to 325 to 350 degrees F. A temperature gauge will help monitor the meat.

Between 2 and 3 hours into the smoking process, place the salmon on the grill on top of aluminum foil for easy removal. Smoke everything – ribs, chicken, duck and salmon – together for another hour.

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“I use apple flavoured wood chips.

I like apple and hickory chips.There are numerous flavours that work with many meats and fish. I find apple not too overwhelming but adds a nice mild flavour to your foods.” – David Musyj

IN THE AGE OF COMPOSITE products that are mass manufactured, 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 weathered 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 material from old structures is a green choice. It’s also a smart decision.

“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 hardwood 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 installation.

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 weathered, textured face; plane down the

We are always looking for Century Barns that need to be salvaged

sides and back; and tongue and groove the boards for a secure 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 changing, 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 fireplace 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.

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you’d never know it today,” Spike says. Set in the middle of England, Birmingham draws millions of people annually to its cultural and sporting events. It and London are the country’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 art. History buffs are awed by the region’s old architecture, 17th century 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 Villa, Birmingham City, West Bromwich Albion, Stoke City and Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Shoppers hunt for fashions, gems and more in shopping destinations like The Mailbox, Grand Central, New Street Station and Birmingham’s renowned Jewellery Quarter.

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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 Scottish, to be “Semper Paratus” (Always Prepared) to appreciate every experience they encountered.

The Bells had been invited by the Essex and Kent Scottish Primary Reserve army unit of the Canadian Forces to photograph and record a special presentation the soldiers were making to their Colonel-inChief, His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent, GCVO, in London. Extending their trip from Oct. 7 to 27, the Bells had ample time to visit Christine’s birthplace and her relatives, while making new friends and memories everywhere they journeyed.

Jetlag triggered by flights from Windsor to Toronto to Frankfurt to Birmingham did not diminish the Bells’ enthusiasm for the scenery.

“Birmingham is beautiful. It was heavily bombed during WWII –

Clockwise from opposite: People have been strolling the green and treed areas of the Walsall Arboretum since Victorian 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 family 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 platforms of the Stone Gallery and Golden Gallery and revel in the sights.

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The Bells were guided around Birmingham by Christine’s sister, Linda Bosworth. The sisters grew up in nearby Walsall, where Linda still lives. Dining formally with a friend in a country estate; savouring roast beef and Yorkshire pudding expertly cooked by Christine’s brother, John; and strolling in the Walsall Arboretum, “it was fun pretending to live as a resident,” Spike recalls.

Looking forward to joining their military friends from back home, on Oct. 18, the Bells boarded an electric Virgin Train that zipped them 185 kilometres from Birmingham 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 commute to work in London.”

The Bells checked into the Union Jack Club, where their Essex and Kent Scottish friends were staying. Established at Waterloo by a Red Cross nurse over 100 years ago, the club offers meals and accommodation to non-commissioned services and former members of the Armed Forces and their families. The affordably priced menu features delights such as smoked Scottish salmon; venison pudding served 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 Trafalgar Square, in the heart of London. Canadian High Commissioner Gordon Campbell welcomed everyone 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 Mary 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 service and sacrifice year-round in the National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas, Staffordshire: After journeying to London, England, Essex and Kent Scottish Primary Reserve members present a medal to their Colonel-in-Chief, His Royal Highness 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 Beharry VC; Honourary Colonel Phil Berthiaume CD; Lieutenant Tom Jaeger CD; and (front row) Master Corporal Kirk Cummings CD; and Piper Caleb Thibodeau.

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and introduced them to the guests of honour, HRH Prince and Princess Michael of Kent and their adult children, Lady Gabriella Windsor and Lord Frederick Windsor.

Based in Windsor and Chatham, the Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment has served Canada continuously since 1885, more recently deploying soldiers to UN and NATO missions and in Cyprus, Croatia, Bosnia and Afghanistan. Spike is a member of the Delta Company, a civilian order that supports Essex and Kent Scottish active infantry soldiers, officers and trades as well as veterans.

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

“A big surprise was the attendance of Sergeant Johnson Beharry. 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 Regiment in Britain, the sergeant continues to undergo medical treatment after his neardeath 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 very bubbly and outgoing,” Spike notes. Although this was the third opportunity that Spike found the prince in his viewfinder, it was the first time he took photos of the family. “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 memento of the pleasant afternoon.

Prince Michael was born in Buckinghamshire 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. Roosevelt. Prince Michael is cousin to both Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh.

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 serve: In addition to his position with the Essex and Kent Scottish and other appointments, he is

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Honorary Vice Admiral, Royal Naval Reserve; Commodore-in-Chief, Maritime Reserves; and Senior Colonel of the King’s Royal Hussars.

Prince Michael’s private consulting business 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 decorator married His Royal Highness in 1978.

Their son works for JPMorgan in London and their daughter is a freelance journalist.

After the military reception concluded at Canada House, the Canadians and their British friends adjourned for more story swapping at the Union Jack Club, where they were welcomed back heartily. “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 police, who offer a guided tour service. More police, armed with submachine guns, were on active duty guarding the city. Feeling very safe, Christine and Spike walked across London Bridge and observed the time on Big Ben’s face. Street markets tempted Christine to browse. The headquarters of MI6, Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service, 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 wonders the following day, the Bells boarded a tour bus and rested their feet while driving past Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Old Vic Theatre, Hyde Park and other iconic sights of the world class city. Sitting 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 England. Covering conflicts from the First World War to present day, the London exhibits 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 very 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 North Sea cod and chips. “I love English food!” Spike enthuses.

Harrods in Knightsbridge, London, delivers on its promise of 'All Things for All People, Everywhere' – provided customers can afford the price. Founded in 1834 and sprawling over five acres, the world renowned retailer boasts 330 departments featuring fashions, homewares, Harrods souvenirs 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 walking 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 Harrods canvas bag to carry her splurges.

Loaded with new memories and goodies, Spike and Christine drove the next day to the National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas, near Lichfield, Staffordshire. Opened in 2001, the 150-acre park is a living tribute to service men and women. Among the 3,000 names of the fallen, “Canadians were wellrepresented,” Spike observes.

More than 300 memorials recognize the service 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 commemoration for HMS Amethyst's cat. The Armed Forces Memorial honours over 16,000 service personnel who paid the ultimate price in conflict or as a result of terrorism since WWII ended.

At 11 am daily in the Millennium Chapel of Peace and Forgiveness, visitors observe an act of remembrance and two minutes of silence, 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 served to protect that security, Spike values the opportunities to reconnect 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.” WLM

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Academy of Music of Acadèmie SteCécile assists students in developing a lifelong appreciation of music. Our creative atmosphere will help our students to discover their musical potential. Whether playing for pleasure or preparing for a professional musical career, our teachers will guide students to achieve their musical goals.

ACADEMY OF MUSIC • Private and Group Instruction • Lessons for all ages and levels • Experienced faculty • Examination and Festival preparation • Student Performances • Recital Halls • Music Books and Supplies

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The Dance Studio of Acadèmie SteCécile assists students to gain confidence, poise and a love for the art of dance. The Dance Studio strives to create a challenging yet enjoyable atmosphere so that the dance experience will become a creative outlet for students who are dancing for pleasure and/or preparing for professional careers.

DANCE CLASSES FOR STUDENTS AGES 4 TO ADULT • Ballet Cecchetti Methods • Pointe (for children age 12+) • Contemporary • Jazz • Hip Hop • Lyrical • Chinese • Tap • Creative Movements • (for children age 3-5) • Special Adult beginner classes • in Ballet and Jazz

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Ste-Cécile Child Enrichment Centre Nursery/Daycare Preparatory School Where the total child begins to develop Ste-Cécile Child Enrichment Centre is a unique bilingual day nursery dedicated to making music and learning an enjoyable experience. Our teaching philosophy provides a positive and loving atmosphere that focuses on the child’s total growth: intellectually, physically, emotionally, socially, musically and culturally. Our program and environment are designed to promote the child’s skills, dignity, self-respect 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.

Acadèmie Ste-Cécile aims to ready our “preppies” for future enrollment in JK and SK. • Ages 2-1/2 – 5 years old • Half and Full Day Programmes • English and Français Programmes • Musical and Cultural Atmosphere

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Acadèmie Ste-Cécile International School (ASCIS) is a private co-educational, and residential elementary and secondary school committed to excellence. ASCIS provides a challenging and comprehensive education encouraging our diverse student body to be responsible, productive and ethical citizens. Our school’s philosophy emphasizes the skills to think creatively, reason critically, communicate effectively and respect people of all cultures and ethnicities. Acadèmie Ste-Cécile International School retains its ties to the Roman Catholic Church while welcoming students and teachers from many religious backgrounds.

Holy Family Achievement School of Acadèmie Ste-Cécile (HFAS) is a private, co-educational elementary day school dedicated to differentiated instruction and student success. HFAS recognizes that each student is unique and must be given opportunities to achieve success according to his or her own interests, abilities and goals by creating a challenging and nurturing environment. By accessing 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.

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1679 County Rd. 22. 519-727-0660 Bean’s Ladle Eatery & Take-Out - Family friendly dining serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Featuring delicious and affordable homemade food using fresh local ingredients.

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Cramdon’s Tap and Eatery - South Windsor’s friendly gathering place. Offering great food at affordable prices. Satellite sports and billiards in a pub-like setting. www.cramdons.com 2950 Dougall Ave. 519-966-1228 Fratelli Pasta Grill - Offering flavour drenched “woodfire” grilled steaks, seafood and pasta dishes. A fresh and healthy selection of modern and time tested classics. Located behind McDonald’s on Manning Rd. in Tecumseh. Take-out, catering, private parties. For reservations call 519-735-0355. 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.

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Paul Anka

Still Touching Hearts and Hitting Charts STORY BY KAREN PATON-EVANS PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY PAUL ANKA PRODUCTIONS

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

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’.

Contemporary 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 Nirvana 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?

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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 artists 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.

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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 new glimmer in her eye. I had already traveled the world, had new experiences if you will, and I was not interested in going further 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 Sinatra 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 percentage and the emphasis is typecasting, if you will. Putting myself in the shoes of the artist, 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 interpretation. 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.

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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.

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In certain cases, the surgery 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 teeth, they notice they are smiling widely and laughing more.”

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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 try 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 Barry.

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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,” Barry says. “Our devices also work for people with sleep apnea.”

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COMMUNITY GIFT Erie Shores Campus Hospice Residential Home STORY BY KIM WILLIS / PHOTOGRAPHY BY PATRICIA MEUSER-KRISTY

The primary goal in designing a residential home is to recreate a homelike environment, allowing patients to bring in personal mementos, share memories with their family members, and join the Hospice family, which includes volunteers who provide respite services 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 member 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 just stunning.”

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

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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 Foundation 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 very 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.

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In addition, there is also a team of over 190 volunteers dedicated to working at the residential home, doing everything from patient 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 forward along with County Council making a commitment of $2 million and the land being donated by the Leamington Medical Village. The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care are funding the professional nursing staff at the facility.

County businessmen Cole Cacciavillani and John Cervini 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 residential hospice care for county residents allowing them to remain close to home with family and friends. This has been the vision of the board of directors of our local hospital and Foundation as well as many community leaders. The vision was cast about 4 years ago where local medical staff and residents had a dream. We all put our heads, hands and hearts together to make it happen. County strong,” states Cacciavillani.

This facility adds to the eight beds Hospice 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 support 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 residential 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.

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Classic Cars Kick Off An Exciting Weekend In The Motor Cities STORY/PHOTOGRAPHY BY DICK HILDEBRAND 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.

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 downtown 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 Horwitz, “there’s the possibility of a longer route, an increasing number of sponsors and more elaborate parties. And with an expected increase in retail sales along the route, this could turn out to be a huge money generator and tourist attraction for the city.” In Detroit, some Dream Cruise-generated dollars are turned over to Forgotten Harvest which helps people in need. “I could see something like that also happening in Windsor,” Horwitz adds.

Looking way into the future, Horwitz says he can see the day when the two cruises 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.”

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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 highlysuccessful 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 Downtown 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.”

Larry Horwitz, chairman of the DWBIA says he first brought 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 Avenue 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 sponsors 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 annual 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 yesteryear. 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 gallery of car enthusiasts about their machinery. The cruise begins at 5 pm sharp and heads south on Ouellette 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

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The car cruise is only one of many projects with which the Downtown Business Improvement Association is involved. Recently, the organization was instrumental 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 new outdoor market, which is open every Saturday morning until early October, says Croucher, “has been” amazing… attendance has been terrific. The new location 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 advantage of the market and trying out Essex County product from local farmers.

The DWBIA is also responsible for Afternoons in the Alley every Saturday between 2 and 9 pm until September 3rd.

Visitors can enjoy many types of music ranging from the classics to jazz, photography sessions, performing arts 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 artists and performers 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 Vancouver and Montreal with their music, mime or living statues. Windsor has hosted Buskers in past years, but their stay was temporary, 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 calendars and plan to take the entire family downtown for the first of hopefully many, classic car cruises.

With excellent co-operation from local enthusiasts, club members who regularly organize shows throughout the area, and car fans from across Southwestern Ontario who are spreading the word, the Windsor cruise should be a huge success. The local economy will definitely benefit because out-of-towners with classic cars and those who simply love vehicles will now be able to attend two dream cruises in our ‘two nations destination.’

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

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WHO CAN FORGET THE HAIR BANDS of the 80s? Groups like Poison, Motley Crue, 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 80s. 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 try something new and play the stuff he grew up with…namely, the hair bands of the 80s. This past October, he and longtime friend and drummer Vince Sollazzo, along with guitarist Kevin Harris formed Hair Force One. Definitely a

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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 few 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 married, 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.

Elementary 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’ Bonez 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 industry.

The lead singer of Hair Force One is known as ‘Sydney Snow’ (also of Löve Razër). At 24, Snow is employed at Community 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 original 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 Bonez are striving to make their dreams come true 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 families. 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 circuit 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, makeup, leather pants and songs that were about babes and partying, 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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Summer nights of free live entertainment are happening at the Leamington Marina at 100 Robson Rd., winding up with performances on Friday, Aug. 12 and 26 and Sept. 2. The Leamington Kinsmen staff host a cash bar from 7:30 to 9:30 pm.

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Till Sunday, Aug. 14. Buffy Sainte-Marie, The Laws and Maneli Jamal are among 30 national and international award-winning musicians performing 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.

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The Art Cart transports visitors along Windsor's waterfront as they explore the Windsor Sculpture Park. The free guided tour of the outdoor collection departs from Ouellette Avenue at the Detroit River. The Art Cart runs from 4 to 7:30 pm, Wednesday to Friday and 11 am to 5 pm, weekends and holidays in August. It also occurs on weekends and holidays 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 action 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, Cainerfest celebrates the life of Jordan Caine while supporting the work of the Canadian Mental Health Association.

Starting at 5 pm at the ROCKSTAR Venue, 2418 Central Ave., Windsor, the event will feature live music, raffles, 50/50 draw, local mental health service booths, guest speakers and more. 519-817-1668 or Facebook.

Monday, 15 DRIVE OUT CANCER CLASSIC

Supporting 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. Registration 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 purveyors, farmers, winemakers, brew masters and food producers invite guests to sample local wine, spirits and beer paired with gourmet culinary creations. Live local musical acts will add to the ambiance at the town’s new waterfront properties at the end of Erie Street S. 519-326-5761, ext. 1117 onthe42.com.

MAYA'S FRIENDS LEMONADE STAND: OPERATION COMMUNITY 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 introduce 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

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Saturday, 27 YOGA 4 HOPE

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

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The Town of Tecumseh invites everyone 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 Lakewood Park, 13451 Riverside Dr. E., Tecumseh. 519-735-2184 or tecumseh.ca.

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., Leamington. 519-322-2354 or Facebook: Wild Ontario at Point Pelee National Park.

Friday, 9 HERITAGE WEEKEND

Till Sunday, Sept. 11. Pelee Island is waiting to be discovered during Heritage Weekend.

Departing 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 memorable figures. Advance registration can be arranged by calling the Heritage Centre at 519-724-2291. peleeislandmuseum.ca.

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11. WE Harvest Festival pairs the products of local craft breweries, wineries and distilleries with food growers, producers, chefs and restaurants. Homegrown entertainment, 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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Over the years, there have been notable changes. Formula One has been replaced by IndyCars and the circus has moved to Belle Isle where some of the fastest drivers in the world duke it out on a challenging, sometimes bumpy circuit.

The island is definitely a race-fan oriented venue. Strategically placed grandstands offer spectacular views and for the past three years, motorheads have been treated to two weekend IndyCar races.

Augmented by extensive network television exposure, the Motor City’s best face is seen around the world. About the only circumstance that can throw a monkey wrench into

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Race weekend in Detroit has a carnival atmosphere aimed at the entire family – there are food vendors, the Fan Zone for the kids, inter-active displays and opportunities to buy merchandise from your favorite race teams. Visitors are invited to take a walk and enjoy the ambiance of the island jewel in the Detroit River. It’s estimated the weekend brings in 95,000 to 100,000 people, who add nearly $50 million to the regional economy each year.

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-popular 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.

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

Mayor Drew 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 Dilkens, “you can’t pay for that kind of publicity.” He adds that with ongoing discussions concerning the new border crossing, the city has gained access to influential Grand Prix insiders and a greater voice 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.

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