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Committed to feeding hungry neighbours
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students get an education, the S’Aint’s
are back with their new fundraising Holiday Harvest CD and Dec. 20th Sleighing
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More Christmas music will ring when
award winning gospel singers Michael English and The Nelons take the Chrysler Theatre stage on Dec. 19th.
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Charlene Wilkinson and Chuck Galipeau.
Artist Jalayne Atkins unveils her beautiful
paintings and talks about embracing the
creative life.
Author Bob Duff has just released his
latest book, 50 Greatest Red Wings, providing in-depth information about Hockeytown's heroes.
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If you aren’t blessed to have grandparents
to visit this season, turn the page and you’ll
find yourself in Meme and Pepe McDonough’s Stoney Point house. Christmas Rose
and her husband Greg decorate every corner
to delight family and friends.
Travel farther afield on the North Pole
Express, a restored steam locomotive hauling
vintage cars filled with folks eager to meet
Mr. and Mrs. Claus in Ashley, a 1940s era
Christmas town in Michigan.
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Windsor Life’s own journey. The entire
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GIANT COLOURFUL CHRISTMAS BALLS lining the long
driveway of a Stoney Point farmhouse give visitors the first hint
that the McDonough family celebrates the holiday season big time.
What waits on the other side of the festively adorned front door
is always a surprise, even to the couple’s three adult children, who
grew up in the thoroughly decked halls.
“I have a whole room dedicated just for storing decorations for
every holiday. I begin by taking out all my boxes and deciding what
I want to do this year. I like to change it up,” says Rose
McDonough. She is aided and abetted by Greg. “My husband
loves Christmas just as much as I do. He can’t wait to put the
outdoor lights up and turn them on.”
Like Mr. and Mrs. Claus, the McDonoughs have some assistance. Two women from Compliments G'lor in Comber come at
the end of November. “We spend three or four days putting the
whole house together,” Rose says.
There are so many strings of outdoor lights that Greg enlists a
couple of guys from the family business to help.
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Clockwise from bottom left: At Rose
and Greg McDonough’s festive
Stoney Point farmhouse, guests
are welcomed by a frosted ceramic
snowman and a tall wooden nutcracker soldier; a painting of the elf
of the hour, Santa Claus, takes
pride of place on the decorated
mantel in the family room; The purple walls of the dining room provide
inspiration for the aubergine and
heather ornaments bedecking the
Christmas tree; the expanding family’s stockings are hung with care
on staircase; corralled in an open
metal globe, dried spiced orange
slices and pinecones give off the
scent of the holiday season; Mr.
Moose, warm in his fur trimmed
sweater and cap, offers a soft lap to
visiting children; the Holy Family is
sheltered by the living room’s tree,
adorned with gold, green, taupe and
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“We don’t turn the lights on till Dec. 1st,”
Rose says. “That’s our wedding anniversary
and the start of Christmas at our house.”
The family gathers for the flipping of the
switch. “Then we get in our car and drive
around to find out how far away we can see
our lights. It’s a family tradition, being silly.”
The result of Rose and Greg’s labours is
a fantasyland for the McDonoughs’ three
little grandsons, who can play on the floor
with trains clicking around the track encircling the kids’ tree. Or they can climb onto
the soft lap of a giant moose, jauntily sporting a plaid hat and fur lined sweater. If
the youngsters look way up, they can see the
merry face of a 6’ standing Santa or tall
nutcracker soldier who appears to be hewn
of milk chocolate.
Indoors, four artificial trees are the focal
points in as many rooms. “When our kids
were little, we had a real tree,” Rose recalls
fondly. However, faux trees last longer, enabling the McDonoughs and their guests to
enjoy the decorations longer.
The family room is fittingly decorated
for the current generation of youngsters.
Watching benevolently over the grandkids
is a lovely painting of Santa, a treasure that
Rose found at Old Country Cupboard in
Emeryville. Meme and Pepe encourage joyful play in their house. When the holiday
trains chugging around the tree inevitably
derail, it’s all part of the fun.
The tree is a hoot, too, with Frosty the
Snowman’s black top hat perched at a rakish
angle on the tree top and apple green and
red balls, ribbons and moose nearly covering the evergreen branches.
More frivolity bubbles over in the
kitchen, where it is suspected the resident
elves break into song and dance whenever
the homeowners leave the room. Merry
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while a 6’ elf, a birthday present to Rose
from her children, reclines above the cabinetry garnished with glittery trees and gold,
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greenery. Rose’s son, Patrick, now living in
Toronto with his wife, admits to being
“kind of creeped out” by all those mischievous eyes watching him. His mom, who is
likely part elf herself, just laughs.
“My daughter Amy has taken the decorating knack from me,” Rose says. “She has
her tree up Nov. 30th.” The McDonoughs’
daughter Brittany, a nursing student living
at home, gives her mom a hand with holiday
preparations.
The tree everyone can see from the street
is placed in the sitting room’s picture
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window. Its clear lights glisten amidst burgundy spikes and fur balls and gold and
burgundy ornaments.
In the living room area, Rose’s concept of
a traditional tree is adorned with gold,
green, taupe and bronze ornaments and
flowers, with dark green ribbon weaving
through the branches. An angel graces the
top. A crèche of the Holy Family is arranged
by the fireplace, the mantel trimmed like the
tree. “The grandsons try to play with baby
Jesus,” their Meme remarks.
After every bauble is in place, friends and
coworkers arrive for a wine and cheese party
early in the season. Rose remarks with delight, “A lot of people say, ‘We always know
it’s Christmas when we’re at your house!’”
Then there is the laugh and gab fest for
Rose and nine other former hockey moms
who share birthdays in December.
Meme and Pepe most look forward to
Christmas Eve, when 40 or so of their nearest and dearest come to the farm. The
McDonoughs’ own children and grandsons,
as well as Rose and Greg’s siblings and their
families, fill the rooms.
Enthusiastic feasting takes place in the
dining room, where rich purple walls, a
wood clad sloped ceiling and ornately
carved traditional dining furniture are seen
to advantage during the holidays. Purple
balls and heather, silver flowers and gauzy
ribbon and burlap bows adorn the tree. The
globe chandelier, a profusion of round crystal beads and silver, adds a festive note year
round.
In order to feed all the guests on Dec.
24th, Rose places two long tables in the
living room area and sets them according to
her theme of the year. Last Christmas, purple tables clothes were the backdrop for
snowflake napkin holders encircling black
napkins; clear glass chargers beneath square
white plates; clear glass placeholders; and
little gifts for everyone. Centrepieces were
created from silver balls, white and silver
snowflake candleholders and silver candles.
When no one can eat another bite, the
family gathers in the family room. Santa
Claus makes a special visit on his busy night,
sitting next to Mr. Moose and handing out
presents to the McDonoughs’ grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
The immediate family stays overnight,
knowing Santa will return when they are
sleeping to fill the long line of stockings
clipped to the staircase. “There are too many
stockings to hang on the fireplace now,”
Rose says happily. “I’ve bought extra for any
grandkids to come!”
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Returning to the Colosseum stage at Caesars Windsor on Sun.,
Dec. 20th are bandmates Garret Bielaniec, Kelly Authier, Jody
Raffoul, David Cyrenne and Wes Buckley. (Not shown in the photo
are Jeff Burrows and Kelly Mr. Chill Hoppe; on drums is Jeff
Burrows, drummer for The Tea Party and Crash Karma; Jody
Raffoul sings and strums through the S’Aint’s playlist of hopeful
and holiday songs; The Diplomats Drum Line join the S’Aint’s on
a rousing rendition of Little Drummer Boy.
THE S’AINT’S RETURN
Singing and Bringing in the Holiday Harvest
STORY BY KAREN PATON-EVANS
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ERICA DUFOUR, CAESARS WINDSOR.
THE BEST HOLIDAY TRADITIONS ARE NOT INTENTIONAL. They start out as
something new, hit all the right notes and are then compelled, by popular demand, to return every year. Such is the case with The S’Aint’s, a dedicated band of Essex County-based
professional musicians who come together every year to cut a Christmas album and put on
a fabulous concert, with the sole aim of doing some good for their neighbours in need.
The original charitable initiative is a collaboration between the musicians, St. Clair College and Blackburn Radio. “We originally thought this would be a five year project,” reflects
Ron Seguin, Vice President of International Relations, Training & Campus Development
at St. Clair College. With the fresh release of their fifth CD, Holiday Harvest, Jody
Raffoul, Jeff Burrows and the other talented members of The S’Aint’s have officially completed their honourable commitment.
However, the momentum driving the music is stronger than ever. “We see no reason to
stop. It’s good for the community and its good for St. Clair College,” Ron says.
To date, the music with a mission has raised nearly $200,000 to help support local
charities, alleviate hunger in the community and enable numerous students to get an
education through the college’s scholarship and bursary fund.
In 2014, the college and The S’Aint’s found a new ally in Caesars Windsor. The international entertainment venue offered its Colosseum concert theatre, with the potential to
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fill 4,500 seats. “Caesars Windsor’s leadership and networking capabilities brought
our event to the big stage. It has reenergized
us,” says Ron. This year, the concert will
be presented in the Colosseum on Sun.,
Dec. 20th at 8 p.m.
The show’s song list will feature the new
material recorded by The S’Aint’s for their
Holiday Harvest album, plus frequent requests from past CDs. “The band has now
recorded over 50 songs – that’s a lot of work,
a lot of learning,” Ron says. “We’ve always
been thrilled with the outcome.”
The albums are cut in the summer, when
scorching temperatures make it nearly impossible for the artists to imagine a winter
wonderland. Blackburn Radio generously
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drummer and percussionist Jeff Burrows
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and vocals); David Cyrenne (bass); Kelly Authier (keys and vocals); Kelly “Mr. Chill”
Hoppe (harmonica and sax); and Garret
Bielaniec (electric guitars).
“This band comes together for this event
and then they all go their ways for their personal careers. This is one of their favourite
projects,” Ron says. “It’s kind of a homecoming, to put a college take on it.”
An important task is deciding which songs
will make the cut. “They have a whole
bunch of fun, throwing ideas around and
coming up with another successful album,”
Ron notes. Covering numbers that are about
“Christmas, peace and how our world ought
to be” opens up a wide range of possibilities.
The Holiday Harvest track list is a very
solid balance of the Christmas season’s best
and straight to the heart pop and rock tunes,
delivered with The S’Aint’s trademark rock
vibe and spot on horn, accordion and percussion accents. Merry Christmas Baby is
a lay down blues number with Mr. Chill’s
harmonica responding with sass to Jody’s
raspy tones. Kelly Authier’s lilting vocals
on What The World Needs Now transcends generations, emphasizing why the Hal
David/Burt Bacharach composition has been
recorded by over 100 artists since 1965.
Also making the Christmas list are Baby
Please Come Home; Long December; Do
You Hear What I Hear; and What Child Is
This. Year round playables are Pride (In The
Name Of Love); Get Together; Stand By Me;
and Look At What You've Done.
This year’s labour of love received capable
assistance from The Diplomats Drum Line.
“The Diplomats are a fan favourite. They
have traditionally played on Little Drummer
Boy, says Ron. He suspects that Jeff has a surprise in store for the concert audience when
the young Windsor-area drummers take the
stage.
The College’s Music Theatre Performance
students will also be singing in the concert.
Rehearsing, recording and performing with
professionals is a “unique experience” for the
students, providing them with rewarding
education in a real world setting. “It’s an
exciting opportunity for our students to
perform in front of a large audience in a
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He adds, “We are proud to once again
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talented musicians.”
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local foodbanks.
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through some really dark times in my life.”
STORY BY
KAREN PATON-EVANS
WL: You have just released Worship, a
Praise & Worship album that features the
songs that touch you when you worship in
church: Amazing Grace (My Chains Are
Gone), Revelation Song, Hallelujah For the
Cross and others. In your opinion, why does
music have such power to connect with people’s hearts and souls?
ME: “I'm embarrassed to say I was not that
familiar with Worship music when I was approached to do this project. I was the guy
who would show up right before the pastor
would speak. As we began looking for songs,
I was amazed at how powerful these songs
are. For the first time, I had to stop recording because the music and message of these
songs would bring me to tears. I've never felt
the presence of the Lord like that before as
I recorded something. I'm so proud of this
CD and just wanted to bring those listening to the throne of God.”
Michael English and The Nelons
AMAZING GRACE
AND CHRISTMAS JOY
SINGER MICHAEL ENGLISH IS HEADING NORTH with his award winning Southern gospel music on Sat., Dec. 19th, when he and The Nelons bring their Greatest Hits Tour
and a whole lot of holiday cheer to the Chrysler Theatre stage in downtown Windsor.
Entertaining audiences for decades with their messages of love and redemption, both
Michael and The Nelons have won numerous Grammy & GMA DOVE Awards. They also
perform frequently on television, including the Gaither TV Series.
John Fairley, St. Clair College’s vice president, college and community relations, was
instrumental in securing the artists’ family friendly Christmas concert. The college owns
Chrysler Theatre and strives to offer local audiences a range of entertainment. “I believe this
is the first real Christian themed show that we’ve hosted,” John says.
He saw Michael perform live in Detroit some years ago and has followed his career in the
Gaither Music Homecoming series concerts and television programs. “I am awed by the
singer’s talent, as well as his ability to engage the audience,” John says.
The Nelons, an American southern gospel group from Atlanta, Georgia, has roots in the
1970s and a devoted fan base. The family band is now comprised of Kelly Nelon Clark, her
husband Jason Clark and Kelly's daughters Amber Nelon Thompson and Autumn Nelon
Clark. The 2014 Absolutely Gospel Music Awards honoured Amber as Female Vocalist of
the Year.
Windsor Life chatted with Michael about his music and some of the entertainment greats
who have helped him on his journey.
WL: Although you have been a solo artist at various times throughout your career, you
became very well known as the lead singer and guest performer with The Gaither Vocal
Band from 1985 to 1994, rejoining the group from 2009 to 2013. What are some of the
gifts you have received from being with the Gaithers, on stage and off?
ME: “It was truly an honor to work with Bill, Gloria and the GVB for so many years. I was
able to sing with some of the best talents in gospel music and become friends with many
of my musical heroes. I learned how to communicate with an audience, which has helped
me so much now that I am doing solo concerts again. Off the stage, I have been so blessed
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WL: Some People Change, your 2013
album, was produced by Jay DeMarcus,
bassist and background vocalist for Rascal
Flatts, the most awarded country group in
the past decade with hits including What
Hurts The Most and Rewind. Jay also has
production credits on your albums Gospel
(1998) and The Prodigal Comes Home
(2008). This very talented musician has remarked, “When you get in the room with
world class singers like Michael, it’s a privilege and blessing.” How does such high
praise impact you whenever you step up to
the microphone on stage or in the studio?
ME: “Jay is one of my best friends and it's so
fun to see the success he has had. He and
Gary [LeVox] were in my band years ago before they started Rascal Flatts. It's very humbling to have people I respect musically talk
about me in that light. Any time I step up to
the microphone, I just want to communicate the message of that song the best I can.”
WL: Do you regard your music as a ministry? Do you see yourself as a singing pastor
with a powerful message or as another traveler on the path, sharing experiences to help
other people connect to their own truth?
ME: “My music is definitely a ministry but
my testimony has become such a big part of
what I do now. I've always tried to be very
transparent to an audience and letting them
know I'm just like them with struggles. I'm
just another traveler on the path but pray
God can use me to help others find hope
and peace.”
WL: When you went through humbling
personal trials in 1994, you were dropped
by your record label and you returned the
four GMA Dove Awards you had just won
for chart topping Christian music hits. You
also got divorced. While you recovered and
regrouped, you stayed with your friends,
Ashley and Wynonna Judd. You and
Wynonna recorded Healing, a duet that was
featured in the movie, Silent Fall, in 1994.
What was it like to be cared for by the Judds
during your hour of need?
ME: “I just did a weekend of band dates and
did that song. It was fun to sing it again.
The Judds took me in and I will forever be
grateful for all their love and support
through a really tough time.”
WL: One of you signature songs is I Bowed
On My Knees (And Cried Holy), glorifying
Jesus Christ. The celebration of the Savior’s
birth is just a few days after your Dec. 19
show at the Chrysler Theatre in Windsor.
Sharing the stage with you will be The
Nelons, an American southern gospel group
from Atlanta, Georgia with a longstanding
tradition of uplifting and soulful music.
Will The Nelons and you be striving to help
the audience get into the Christmas spirit?
Can you give a hint regarding your play list?
ME: “We will be doing mostly Christmas
songs but we will also be throwing a few hits
along the way. I will be singing Mary Did
You Know and many more. I was the first
person to record that song and now just
about everyone has recorded it. Secular and
Gospel artists. I love The Nelons and so will
you. They have an amazing family harmony
that you just can't teach. Going to be an
amazing night you will not want to miss.”
WL: Is there anything you would like to say
to your Windsor area fans before you arrive
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ME: “I don't get to Canada as much as I
would like but I am so looking forward to
being with you. Bring your hearts ready to
be filled with the Joy of Christmas. God
Bless you.”
Michael English & The Nelons are performing their Greatest Hits Tour at 8 pm,
Sat., Dec. 19th at the Chrysler Theatre at
201 Riverside Dr. W., Windsor. Admission
is $25 and up. Group discounts are available. Tickets can be purchased by visiting
chryslertheatre.com/events or calling the
box office at 519-252-6579.
Concert goers are asked to bring canned
goods or donations which will be given to
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ALL ABOARD!
The REAL Polar Express Locomotive
Travels to Christmastown
STORY BY KAREN PATON-EVANS
PHOTOGRAPHY BY GREG DURLING
THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, THOUSANDS OF KIDS and their
grownups will be driving to Owosso, MI to board the magnificent
steam locomotive, Pere Marquette 1225. Even before taking their
seats, first time travelers have likely already made the train’s acquaintance in Warner Brother’s animated film, The Polar Express.
In 2002, Warner Brothers arranged to use Pere Marquette's image
in The Polar Express, an on-board adventure that teaches a boy
about friendship, bravery and the spirit of Christmas. Realizing how
thrilled people would be to ride the actual train, the Steam Railroading Institute, caretakers of Pere Marquette, launched the North
Pole Express during the holidays in 2004.
“The movie has gained us worldwide recognition and built us a
very passionate fan base. People come from all over to see the REAL
Polar Express,” says Kimberly Springsdorf, associate director and
event coordinator for the Steam Railroading Institute and executive director of the Shiawassee County Convention & Visitors
Bureau in Owosso, MI. “It also helps that we are one of only seven
steam locomotives of this size that still remain in operation.”
Now listed on the American National Register of Historic Structures, Pere Marquette 1225 was built in 1941. Approximately $1
million was invested in repairing the engine and restoring its boiler
to new condition between 2010 and 2013. Pere Marquette was
honoured with the Governor’s Historic Preservation Award in 2015.
Keeping the locomotive on the rails is a dedicated labour of love
for the Steam Railroading Institute’s volunteer work force and three
paid staff members. More than 60 volunteers pitch in to make each
train trip possible. “We have several volunteers that come from
Canada, as well,” says Kimberly.
Contributing over 9,000 volunteer hours, they will run 20 North
Pole Express excursions on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between
Nov. 20th and Dec. 20th this year.
Despite the free labor, it still costs over $15,000 US to run Pere
Marquette for just one day. The locomotive needs a lot of fuel to
chug along the track, consuming 22 tons of coal and boiling off
190,000 litres of water in a journey of 400 kms. It takes three days
just to prepare and fire up the 1225.
The North Pole Express brings 20,000 guests annually to
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Over 60 engineers, conductors and other Steam Railroading Institute volunteers are
needed for every run of the North Pole Express. The Christmas train is hauled by a 74 year
old steam locomotive, Pere Marquette 1225, whose image was used in The Polar Express, Warner Brother’s animated movie.
Owosso, including many from the greater Windsor area, who drive
90 minutes or so northwest into Michigan to reach the roundhouse.
The holiday train ride has become an annual tradition with families and train lovers alike. “We have many passengers that return
every year,” Kimberly notes. “Each year also brings us new families
that come to ride behind the world famous steam train.”
First time and returning passengers eagerly share what they think
of the experience with the Steam Railroading Institute volunteers
and conductors. “Their favourite part is getting up close to the massive locomotive and being able to see the steam coming out and
hearing the whistle blow. When she moves down the tracks, the
earth under your feet vibrates due to her massive size. Seeing a
living and breathing piece of history never gets old! It is pure
excitement,” says Kimberly.
Once aboard the North Pole Express, passengers encounter a conductor who visits each car and punches tickets, which travelers save
as souvenirs of their special journey. Kimberly adds, “Passengers also
enjoy the entertainment by the car hosts and the delicious hot
cocoa.” The sweet beverage and the special attention they get from
the car hosts is always a crowd pleaser.
Pere Marquette pulls several coaches, each an historic 1940s or
1950s built passenger car with a single centre aisle and two seats
on either side. “Each passenger car is different,” Kimberly says. “The
Cocoa class cars (Dasher and Dancer) are the VIP cars with unlimited hot cocoa and special entertainment by the car hosts. The
remaining coach cars also have hot chocolate and the car hosts are
always entertaining and interacting with the guests. We have added
economy seating with a lower ticket price and passengers get to ride
on a two story train car.” Prices start at $35 US and tickets can be
ordered at michigansteamtrain.com or by phoning 989-399-7589.
The Caboose can be reserved for a private party of up to 12
guests for a flat rate of $1,500 US. The ambiance is straight out of
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yesteryear, as guests warm themselves by the
original coal stove. Period oil lamps cast a
warm glow over the festive fun. The Caboose
boasts a cupola, an upper section where
guests can sit and savour an unparalleled
view of the train in motion and the scenery
flashing by. A dedicated conductor attends
to the comfort of the Caboose’s passengers.
Departing from Owosso, the North Pole
Express excursion is four hours long. The
train ride is one hour each way, to and from
the Village of Ashley, where a 1940s style
holiday experience awaits the visitors.
“Visitors are welcomed into the old fashioned Christmas village, where the town is
decorated from one end to the other,” Kimberly says. “Horse drawn carriages take
passengers for rides. The village also hosts a
petting zoo, face painting, letters to Santa
from the Post Office, Santa’s Workshop, glass
blowers, chainsaw woodcarvers, candy makers and an old fashioned ice cream shop.”
Other fun can be had at the Enchanted
Forest, where kids can make crafts. Santa’s
reindeer, street performers, carnival rides,
children’s games and more are in store.
While in Ashley, visitors can also shop for
presents and enjoy a meal. If they go to the
Hobo Kitchen, they can sup on soup and
bread while rubbing elbows with hobo characters.
Santa Claus and his charming wife are also
in town to meet the children who have traveled to see them.
Ashley’s volunteers band together to make
visitors’ time spent in the village special.
“They love to see the happy kids and families!” Kimberly says.
Back on the North Pole Express, the fun
continues. Last year, a couple who love both
Christmas and trains got married on the
journey. “We have had proposals on the
train, as well,” Kimberly says. The memorable trip is popular with Girl Scouts, Cub
Scouts and other large groups of delighted
kids. “Time and time again, we have kids
bring their dads for a special ride, giving
them a chance to ride behind the steam locomotive and reliving a part of their past.
Birthday gatherings are common. We have
also hosted family reunions where the family
rents an entire car.”
The fact that passengers are still able to
ride behind Pere Marquette 1225 at all could
be considered something of a miracle that
only Santa could arrange.
After the steam locomotive was retired,
the C&O Railroad donated it to Michigan State University in 1957, where it
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students would study the engine’s workings.
Viewing Pere Marquette as outmoded technology, the engineering department was
not interested, and so the locomotive became part of the MSU Museum Collection.
There the engine remained until 1969,
when students at last took notice. The
Michigan State University Railroad Club
was formed with the aim of restoring 1225.
The students intended to fire up Pere
Marquette and put it into service, hauling
excursion trains to transport fans to the
university’s football games.
Their enthusiasm was outweighed by the
magnitude of the restoration required to
bring the locomotive back to life. Work on
the engine continued for years. The railroad
club morphed into the Michigan State
Trust for Railway Preservation in 1979.
Four years later, 1225 was moved to the former Ann Arbor Railroad’s steam shops and
roundhouse in Owosso, where repairs
chugged along until 1985, when finally,
after 34 years of inactivity, Pere Marquette
moved under its own steam.
With Pere Marquette as its centrepiece,
the Michigan State Trust for Railway
Preservation and its Steam Railroading Institute have steadily expanded their collection of railroad equipment. Today, visitors
to the Owosso facility can visit the museum, see two steam locomotives, a fleet of
passenger cars and numerous pieces of
rolling stock in the rail yard. Tours are also
given in the machine shop and guests get a
look at the turntable as it moves the massive
trains from one rail to another.
While the North Pole Express is the
highlight of the Steam Railroading Institute’s year, the organization also hosts
themed train rides, colour tours and special
events, transporting an additional 5,000
guests to other communities around Michigan. Next year, when Pere Marquette 1225
reaches her 75th birthday, the institute will
celebrate with special excursions around
Michigan.
“The Steam Railroading Institute is committed to providing a magical Christmas
memory and we are always looking for ways
to enhance the experience. This experience
also relates to our mission for educating the
public on the steam railroading era,” Kimberly says. “We want to keep history alive
and these excursions enable us to do so!”
Please visit michigansteamtrain.com or
villageofashleycountrychristmas.blogspot.ca
for more information about the North Pole
Express and the Village of Ashley’s Country
Christmas.
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MARKING NINETY YEARS as one of Windsor’s top fashion
destinations, LAZARES & CO. is embarking on its next exciting
chapter. As the preferred source for high quality furs, outerwear,
footwear and accessories, the renowned retailer has returned the
entire LAZARES’ operation to the heritage building at 493 Ouellette
Ave., where it has been since 1943, after moving from Chatham
Street where it all began in 1925.
Paul Twigg has been with the business since 1993, when he and
his wife, Sharon, purchased the retail institution. Under their ownership, the selection of fine furs expanded to include coveted looks
in cloth outerwear and footwear. LAZARES also connected with
more clientele, establishing locations in Michigan and elsewhere in
Windsor.
Last February, the Twiggs felt it was time to streamline their
operation and bring it back under one roof in downtown Windsor.
The three storey building has been beautifully restored, indicating
the family’s respect for their customers and their belief in the
vibrancy of the city centre.
“Our move back home coincided with our decision to rebrand
our name, updating it from Lazare’s Fine Coats & Jackets to
LAZARES & CO.,” Paul says.
Concentrating their energies in one location has also enabled Paul
to plan his retirement, effective February, 2016. The Twigg family
legacy continues, with Sharon taking over from Paul as the company
president. Their son, Warren, will be expanding his role as general
manager. Together, with an excellent, hardworking staff, they
will look after clients in Southwestern Ontario and Michigan. Paul
will take on an advisory role, as well as moving onto new challenges
elsewhere.
To celebrate the occasion, the Twiggs are offering discounts in the
Windsor store of up to 50% and more. In addition, customers will
receive a complimentary gift with the purchase of any jacket, coat or
cape. Paul’s retirement sale is on now and will extend to the end of
February.
Customers who have frequented Lazare’s of Grosse Pointe can rely
on the Windsor operation to ensure their furs are picked up, cleaned,
repaired, stored in LAZARES & CO.’S temperature controlled
storage vaults and returned.
“We realized that with the rate of exchange on the US dollar, it is
very advantageous for Americans to come here,” Paul says. People
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going at Lazare’s of Grosse Pointe.
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garments, fine outerwear, handbags and footwear is delighting
loyal and new customers currently browsing in Windsor’s
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and children,” Paul says. Franco Sarto, Ivanka Trump and other
ladies footwear lines have been added.
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all ages. The gorgeous Sentaler alpaca wrap coat that Sophie
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lightweight reversible jackets that go everywhere.
Customers entrust their old fur coats to LAZARES & CO.,
where talented staff transform them into sheared hooded jackets,
vests, reversibles and knitted furs. Sharon, an expert in remodeling,
also has furs made into throws, pillows and earmuffs.
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eyewear, wet wipes and deodorant in every
Amy Croft Dr., Lakeshore. 519-735-7667
Daniel lives, works and volunteers in
private tanning room. 519-979-8032.
or rainfitness.ca.
Tecumseh. 519-735-6015 or dhof.ca.
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PAWPULAR PAWS GROOMING
Charlie Harding and her certified groomers
welcome pets and their people to PAWpular
PAWs Grooming. The professional breed specific
grooming salon opened on June 10th at 416
Notre Dame St., Belle River. New and walk in
clients are invited to drop in for affordable, skilled
services. 519-715-9233.
CARE CONCUSSION CENTRE
Chiropractor Dr. Mark Dubreuil has
opened CARE Concussion Centre at
12033 Tecumseh Rd. E., Tecumseh to address the need for concussion therapy.
Dr. Dubreuil specializes in sports concussion management and education and is
available for talks to help educate coaches,
parents and players. He recently gave a pres-
U OF W NURSING STUDENTS AND LIFE AFTER FIFTY
To educate local residents about related health issues, University of Windsor Nursing
students with Clinical Instructor Celina Ussoletti, partnered on an event with Life after
Fifty, a non-profit recreation centre for adults age 50-plus in Windsor and Essex County.
entation at the 4th annual Heads Up Sports
Concussion Workshop hosted by the Brain
Injury Association of Windsor and Essex.
226-280-2270 or care4concussion.com.
The Nov. 12th event was held at Caesars Windsor, where participants were able to attend
demonstrations and chat with exhibitors.
ROSE CITY FLORIST
ALPHA STEAM
CLEANING LTD.
Creating arrangements of fresh and silk
Using the power of a small amount of water
flowers for every occasion, Rita Francis
SAVVY BOUTIQUE
and eco friendly detergents, Alpha Steam
welcomes everyone to her new Rose City
Bringing holiday and Spring 2016 fashions
Cleaning, owned by Alexandra Istrate and
Florist at 3230 Jefferson Blvd., Windsor.
right off the runway to its customers, Lisa
Catalin Gheonea, provides mobile steam
The retail shop also offers fruit and goody
Parete of Savvy Boutique hosted a Nicole
cleaning services for industrial, commercial
baskets, paintings and handmade décor
Miller trunk show on Oct. 22nd and 23rd
and residential clients. Opened Nov. 1st, the
items. Open 9:30 am to 5 pm, Tuesday
in its store at 25 Amy Croft Dr., Tecumseh.
new company’s services also include auto
through Friday and 9:30 am to 2 pm,
A deejay, expert styling from Nicole Miller’s
detailing done at Alpha Steam Cleaning’s
Saturday, Rose City Florist offers free deliv-
New York rep and giveaways enhanced the
shop, located at 534 Charles St., Windsor.
ery in Windsor. 226-674-2288
first ever Nicole Miller trunk show to be
519-915-7373 alphasteamcleaning.ca.
rosecityflorist.ca.
held in Canada. 519-735-9643.
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Clockwise from left: the Spencer family recently had the opportunity to take a trip to
Disney World in Maiysn's memory; Kick-It
Capes are now sent worldwide to children
battling illnesses; Maiysn Spencer was the
first Hero for Little Hands; children and adult
volunteers have made Little Hands - Kids for
a Cause a great success; Maiysn's Memory
Bee Organization Team: Top row: Cassandra
Dyrda, Kari Loscher, Amy Lenhart, Natasha
Verardi, Laura Spencer, Sherrie Spencer,
Shauna Skinner, Nicole Walters, Erica
Takeshima. Bottom row: Juliana Spencer,
Kimberly Peto, Nicole Jackson, Kim Freeland,
Gracin Jackman, Maddisyn Spencer.
LITTLE HANDS,
BIG HEARTS
Kids For A Cause Raise Funds For Children
Facing Life Threatening Illnesses
STORY BY KIM WILLIS
SOMETIMES LIFE’S HARSHEST TRAGEDIES CAN INSPIRE incredible
compassion. Little Hands - Kids for a Cause, established in July 2014, is a child
led charity based in Windsor and Essex County. The group encourages children
to "be the change" by having them raise money for children in this community
fighting life threatening illnesses.
Every parent’s worst nightmare is having a child diagnosed with a serious
illness. Little Hands attempts to provide support for these “Little Heroes” and
their families.
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“We began as a tiny lemonade stand and
since then have blossomed into a large,
community-led organization. What makes
us unique is that we include children and
youth in all of our activities, as we believe
that teaching children compassion & empathy early in life, builds strong, caring
adults and community members,” says
Leigh Ann Mastronardi, one of the group’s
founders.
In just over a year, Little Hands has
already helped more than 30 children by
giving them special Hero T-shirts that says
something unique in relation to these little
Heroes. They also donate money to the
families who often incur large expenses
while they care for their sick child.
Little Hand’s first ever "Hero" Maiysn
Spencer passed away in November 2014
after a battle with non-Hodgkin lymphoma
discovered eight months earlier — in his
liver, spleen, chest and later his bone marrow. His mother, Laura Spencer and her
best friend Tara McCallan also give back to
families battling cancer through the “Happy
Soul Project” that make "Kick It Capes.”
These capes are created by volunteers and
are sent to children around the world who
are fighting life threatening illnesses.
When Laura told Tara about Maiysn’s
diagnosis she felt helpless, but wanted to
do something to send love and strength to
him. She reached out to some “Happy Soul
Project” friends to see if anyone was willing
to make and donate a super-I'm-going-tokick-cancer's-arse cape.
There was an overwhelming response.
What started out as capes for a few children
has now turned into over 2,000 children
worldwide receiving the special capes. The
capes are Maiysn’s legacy. Laura and Tara
now regularly supply Windsor Regional
Hospital, London Health Sciences Foundation, Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto and
Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario with
capes.
“Little Hands is an amazing organization,” states Laura. “Having a child with
cancer hits you financially. The last thing
you want to be worrying about during this
time is paying bills. Our family is so grateful for their support.”
As a family who has personally been involved with Little Hands, Laura and her
family try to stay involved in the group’s
various fundraisers and activities.
On September 12, 2015 Laura and some
friends organized a Memory Bee in Maiysn’s
memory. One hundred people came to
the Unifor Local 200/444 building in
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Windsor and created 100 capes as part of
the “Happy Soul Project.”
“It was a day filled with tears of joy and
sadness as Laura spoke of Maiysn's journey
and a couple of other mom's spoke of their
own children's journeys and how they felt
when their child was presented with a KickIt-Cape,” says Mastronardi.
Two weeks prior to Maiysn’s death the
Make-A-Wish Foundation had granted his
wish to go to Disney World. Sadly he did
not get the opportunity to have this experience. At his funeral family friends Richard,
Bonita, Dale and Blair Spencer presented
the family with an envelope. To their shock
and surprise it included an all expense paid
trip to Disney World for the entire family.
On October 26, 2015, Laura, Brad, Maddisyn and MacKennze took the trip to
Florida.
“It was awesome. There were some bittersweet moments, but it was really cool and
something that our family really needed. We
are so grateful for the trip as we would not
have been able to do it on our own,” says
Laura.
The family wore their Little Hands shirts
and took lots of pictures in Maisyn’s memory. The trip to Animal Kingdom was particularly special as Maiysn loved animals.
Little Hands Kids for a Cause has held
numerous fundraisers since they began including: an annual holiday toy drive,
Loonies for Little Hands, awareness walks
for rare diseases and childhood leukaemia,
Halloween and Easter events at Colasanti's
Tropical Gardens, T-shirt fundraisers for our
Heroes, a Women and Wellness Evening at
Anna's Flowers, a Princess and Power Ball,
yard sales and booths at local festivals.
“We feel it is extremely important that
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children learn compassion and understanding for others during their time of need,”
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states Mastronardi.
““We are so grateful to live in a communit
nity that is so generous. It is great to be able
to give people a way to donate to families
locally that are in need, whether it be a
monetary donation, a card with words of
encouragement or knitting blankets or hats
for our heroes. The community has helped
us grow so we can continue to help be the
change.”
To date they have raised over $30,000.
One hundred percent of funds raised are
donated to the Heroes and their families.
For more information about Little Hands
– Kids for a Cause visit www.littlehandskids.org, and to learn more about Kick-ItCapes visit happysoulproject.com.
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rechargeable vac. Lightweight, 2.2kg powerful
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BON
APPETIT!
dining & nightlife guide
Armando’s Belle River -Pizza made fresh from
our family to yours, with all your favourite
toppings. Other menu items available. Fast delivery. Located in Aspen Plaza.
1679 County Rd. 22. 519-727-0660
Billy’s Pub and Grill - 14 craft beer taps, local
wines, and food made from scratch. Take the
short drive to Essex and see why Billy’s was
voted one of Ontario’s hidden gems. See what's
on tap at billyspubandgrill.com
305 Talbot St. N., Essex 519-776-7094
Capri Pizzeria - Capri’s casual atmosphere and
welcoming staff attracts a mix of diners! Come
out and enjoy our great pizzas, pasta and more!
3020 Dougall Ave. 519-969-6851
Casa Mia Ristorante - Experience authentic
Italian food, local wines and homemade desserts
and crepes served in a casual, completely handicap accessible setting. For 22 years, chef and
owner Frank Puccio has been making lunch and
dinner fresh to order. Gluten free options.
Closed Sunday.
523 Notre Dame St., Belle River.
519-728-2224.
Cramdon’s Tap and Eatery - South Windsor’s
friendly gathering place. Offering great food at
affordable prices. Satellite sports and billiards in
a pub-like setting. www.cramdons.com
2950 Dougall Ave. 519-966-1228
Fratelli Pasta Grill - Offering flavour drenched
“woodfire” grilled steaks, seafood and pasta
dishes. A fresh and healthy selection of modern
and time tested classics. Located behind McDonald’s on Manning Rd. in Tecumseh. Takeout, catering, private parties. For reservations call
519-735-0355. www.fratellipastagrill.com
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Jeff ’s Fresh Meats - We make dining at home
easy. Choose from one of our many ready made
products: stuffed pork chop, stirfrys, cordon
bleu, stuffed peppers, meat loaf.
The City Market – 1030 Walker Rd.
519-967-0988
Joe Schmoe’s Eats N’ Drinks - Family friendly
restaurant in LaSalle. Handcrafted burgers,
sandwiches and salads. Fresh ingredients and
house made sauces. Local wines; 12 Ontario
craft and commercial beers on tap. HDTVs.
Fast, cheerful service.
5881 Malden Rd. (behind Rexall)
519-250-5522 www.eatatjoes.ca
Joey’s Seafood Restaurant - Family friendly atmosphere. Locally owned and operated. Serving
our Famous Fish & Chips for over 20 years.
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Home of the All You Can Eat Fish & Chips.
Landlovers enjoy rotisserie chicken & ribs. Take
out available. www.joeys.ca
245 Talbot St. W., Leamington
519-322-2660
Johnny Shotz - Tecumseh’s #1 roadhouse and
home of the New Chicken Deluxe. 2 for 1
wings (Sun 1-4, all day Mon). Breakfast Sat &
Sun. 38 HD screens covering every game, 7
pool tables & 13 beers on tap.
www.johnnyshotz.com
13037 Tecumseh Rd. E. 519-735-7005.
Lux Diner - Family friendly atmosphere. Large
variety of items that makes everyone happy.
1/2LB Burgers, BBQ Ribs, Halibut, Pasta,
Breakfast, and our famous Broasted Chicken.
Open Tuesday thru Sunday.
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33 Amy Croft Dr. 519-735-8001
Neros Gourmet Steakhouse - Indulge in the
finer things in life at Neros where modern
upscale dining meets traditional steakhouse
fare. Fresh, local ingredients, an incredible wine
selection and superb service.
caesarswindsor.com
1-800-991-7777 ext. 22481.
Parkside at Rochester Place - Newly renovated
with 3000 sq ft patio with large fountain pool,
incredible fire features, large outdoor lounge
area, dining area, new sound system that will
amaze you and a New menu that will more than
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variety of authentic, Lebanese-style dishes rich
with flavour and traditional spices. Open to all
ages, located in the Augustus Hotel lobby at
Caesars Windsor, open weekdays 11 am–11 pm
and 7 am on weekends. caesarswindsor.com.
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Sandbar Steak & Seafood Restaurant - Open
year round, featuring great steaks and seafood
plus live entertainment Thurs., Fri. and Sat.
nights in a casual atmosphere. Lots of guest boat
slips off Puce River.
930 Old Tecumseh Rd., Lakeshore.
519-979-5624 www.sandbarpuce.com
Tony’s Chargrill - Serving authentic Portuguese
Cuisine on a real charcoal grill. House specialty
is chargrilled chicken. Offering several meat and
seafood dishes grilled to perfection. Try our buffet and salad bar Thursday to Sunday Serving
lunch and dinner 6 days a week. Closed Mondays. Open noon to midnight. 226-674-1200
3347 Tecumseh Rd. E. (west of Central Ave.)
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Getting the Best Care for Your Four-Legged Friends
YOUR FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS are
guaranteed exceptional care when they visit
the Windsor Veterinary Professional Corporation (WVPC). The staff, veterinarians
and technicians at their three locations:
Clearwater Animal Hospital (1117 Walker
Rd.), LaSalle Animal Hospital (1391 Front
Rd. LaSalle) and the Cat Clinic of Windsor
(1277 Grand Marais Rd. W.) treat pets like
they are their own.
As important members of your family,
dogs and cats deserve the care and attention
they will receive at any of the locations.
One of the unique services being offered at
WVPC is their Wellness Plans. The plans
include a variety of services that pets need
on an ongoing basis to keep them healthy.
“It’s not just about your pet getting vaccinated. The plans are about getting them the
care they need every year according to their
age and health level. It’s quality preventative
care on a budget,” says Dr. Manjit Jammu.
Some pets have chronic ongoing issues such
as skin infections, ear problems and eye issues. Many people defer visits to the vet
because of the cost. “With our wellness
plans, you get free unlimited exams and in
this way we can check the progress of the
given treatment and if needed intervene
again to resolve the issue or keep it under
control. Ultimately, your pet will be comfortable, healthy and avoid unnecessary
suffering,” The first year is the most expensive for a pet owner as pets need multiple
boosters, deworming, heartworm testing,
microchipping and spaying or neutering.
The plans allow you to do all of this by paying small amounts on a monthly basis.
The plans include a variety of services
such as vaccinations, physical exams, diagnostic testing, deworming, dental scaling,
polishing and more. Basically your pet gets
everything they need to live a healthy life
without hurting your budget. Owners do
not have to wait for a problem to arise before seeking the help the pet needs. Teeth are
one area often neglected by pet owners.
Most people postpone teeth cleaning until
the teeth are rotting and then teeth need to
be pulled out. The Wellness Plus plans include annual cleanings so the teeth are going
to last your pet a lifetime.
“The staff at Clearwater and the wellness
program that they offer is what truly makes
1117 Walker Rd.
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519-253-7204
them one of a kind. The program has given
my family peace of mind since we have an
active puppy that gets into everything. We
have been able to take our pet into the clinic
without having to worry about the cost due
to their low monthly payment plan that includes free examinations. I will without a
doubt continue my business with Clearwater, and recommend them to every pet
owner I know,” says pet-owner Lisa Walton.
Clearwater Animal Hospital and LaSalle
Animal Hospital are AAHA accredited
which is something that only 12% of veterinary hospitals in the United States and
Canada can say. AAHA accredited hospitals
hold themselves to a higher standard of
veterinary care because your pets deserve
nothing less.
The hospitals offer house call services and
extended hours at the Clearwater location.
They also have an on-line store to purchase
toys, food dishes and different brands of
food. Grooming and laser therapy for joints
and skin issues are also available. Dr. Manjit Jammu performed his clinical year
(ECFVG) at Purdue University (1998) and
Dr. Sukhpal Gill at Iowa State University
(2001).
Come experience the best in pet health
care by a visit to one of the three locations.
Also, for a limited time mention that you
saw this ad and receive one free visit. Valid
for first-time patients only.
For more information about WVPC, visit
www.windsorvets.com.
1277 Grand Marais W.
Windsor
519-250-7700
1391 Front Rd.
LaSalle
519-734-1300
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Left: C2C members Charlene Wilkinson
and Chuck Galipeau.
C2C
Dynamic Duo Captivates Local Music Scene
STORY/PHOTOGRAPHY BY DICK HILDEBRAND
OVER THE YEARS, THE WINDSOR AREA TALENT pool has produced some mighty
fine musicians- many of them have prospered and are continuing to do so. One of the most
popular bands in these parts is a twosome that’s been entertaining folks for nearly a decade.
With Charlene Wilkinson on the keyboard and Chuck Galipeau doing the singing and
adding his special brand of comedy, C2C is a modern-day vaudeville act that’s constantly
in demand.
Charlene and Brian Wilkinson have been married for 37 years. They have three children
and are the proud grandparents of two boys. Both are retired from their regular jobs, giving Charlene ample time to concentrate on making music. She recalls that in her younger
days, “our mother made sure she kept me and my two brothers busy, so we were always taking lessons of one kind or another – almost every night of the week. Maybe to keep us out
of trouble...I don’t know!” She took piano lessons, learned how to skate, studied ballet and
tap dancing, and had a few night-time guitar lessons. However, her passion lay in the drums
and in Grade 9 she was tutored by Bill Bailey whose band The Silvertones was popular at
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the time. After several months, Charlene
herself gigged with a band at the Stoney
Point Sportsmen’s Club, later finding work
with Jack Sumner’s group, a popular country band of the 60s and 70s.
After graduating from the Leamington
District Secondary School, she went to
work at CHYR Radio as receptionist and
throughout the entire period stayed with
music as a member of a number of different
groups. Charlene’s meeting with Chuck
Galipeau was a happy accident. After taking
a year off work because of a sick child, she
found herself without an income. Not wanting her husband to carry the entire financial
weight, she hooked up with ‘Nightlife’, a
Windsor band that had been looking for a
drummer. “When I first heard the group,”
she recalls, “they were playing all the tunes
that I’ve always wanted to play.” She stayed
with that organization for more than 15
years until the loss of the bass player forced
it to wind down. Then, acting on suggestions of their respective spouses, Charlene
and Chuck decided to become a duo and for
the past 8 years, C2C has been delighting
audiences throughout the Windsor-Essex
County area. In fact, many of the followers
who were around during the early ‘Nightlife’
years are still showing up for shows 2
decades later. Incidentally, Chuck, who lives
in Essex, is a former Riverview Hospital
worker now retired, and has entertained for
more than half a century. A widower, his
wife passed away just before Christmas
2013, he has two daughters, 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Charlene and Chuck believe in giving
back to the community. They recently took
part in a fund-raising walk for the research
and treatment of Multiple Myeloma and as
board members of the Co-Ann Park Music
Festival in McGregor, are in charge of entertainment at the popular event which is
staged on the second Sunday in June. All
proceeds are passed on to the Windsor Cancer Centre. They also participate in the
Steam and Gas Engine demonstrations
which is another annual McGregor happening.
If you’ve never had the pleasure of being
at a C2C live show...you’re missing something special! Charlene and Chuck have a
huge variety of music in their repertoire and
cover a “little bit of everything, from 50s
rock, country, and current hits.” With Charlene on the keyboard, Chuck is the front
man – he doesn’t play an instrument but
supplies the vocals and lays on plenty of
comedy, some of it laced with ribald humor,
which keeps the audience in stitches. He
does an Elvis act and portrays a number of
characters like Buford, a southern non-gentleman and the fan favorite Zelda, who had
evolved from a hallowe’en costume of a
pregnant woman. The Paul Anka hit ‘Having Your Baby’ serves as Zelda’s signature
vocal and is guaranteed to result in uproarious laughter. In fact, C2C was invited to
perform at a birthday party in North Bay
as a result of Chuck’s antics. Every Friday
evening, between 6 and 10 pm, you can
catch the duo at the Players Sports Club
on Langlois Avenue in Windsor and on
Wednesdays between 3 and 7 pm, Charlene
and Chuck are at the Moose Lodge on
Tecumseh Road west for a dinner-dance.
They’re also available for private parties and
weddings, but unlike other bands, they don’t
have a website.
Business cards are available at gigs, many
bookings come through referrals or you can
call Charlene at 519-325-8708 or Chuck at
519-982-1248. “We do just fine,” says
Charlene, “we’ve never really had the need
for outside promotion.” The two are also
members ‘Country Sounds’, a four piece
group that graces the stage of the Belle River
Good Neighbor Club on the fourth Sunday
of every month. This time around, Charlene
is on the drums, Chuck’s the lead singer, Bill
Drouillard is on guitar and veteran Clarence
Meloche, who once played at the Elmwood
Casino, is on bass. Additional instrumentation is pre-recorded to enrich the sound.
Recording sessions don’t appear to be in
the future because as Charlene explains,
“we’ve been asked to do some CDs, but for
some reason or another we never got around
to it.” And, for the first time in many years,
the couple will not be performing at the
annual Party for the Blind which had been
held at the Croatian Centre in Windsor.
But it shouldn’t be too long before their
calendar is filled with holiday activity.
One of C2C’s biggest fans is former
Windsor Police Officer and Brand-X Live
musician Ken Koekstat who puts it simply
and succinctly: “This is one group you’ve
gotta see. Your sides will ache from laughter
when Chuck goes into character...he’s
absolutely nuts! Not to mention that the
music is great too.”
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General Forecast for 2016
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else was trying to say. Words can make or break you. How? What you or we say
is not always heard correctly by the other party. Maybe the words coming from
someone’s mouth are not what we or they want to hear. The “tone of voice” alone can
change the meaning of words! There are many different ways of looking at things. This is not
a good time to make bad jokes about serious problems that many of us face right now. If you
can’t say something good, it would be better to say nothing at all. You will find that words
are magical. Words have more power than we know, to heal or to hurt. We all need to harness the power of words, to manifest their potential in the most positive way possible, in a
way which benefits everyone. This is a good time to put your thoughts down in writing and
then read it aloud to yourself. Once you have said it to someone else, you cannot take it
back. And once you have put those thoughts on paper, if you do not want anyone else to read
them, give that paper a Viking funeral as in, burn it and then flush it, very carefully of course,
down the toilet. If you are seeking positive results on something, keep this thought in mind.
First the gesture, then the grace. In other words, first you take action and THEN you get results. When you take positive actions, you generally get positive results. If you take negative
actions, you are sure to get negative results. There are times when we are not able to see the
road ahead of us. Those are the times when we need to be very, very, wary of taking action.
During those times, we should remember to treat others the way we want to be treated.
Think carefully before you speak. Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me! Please
remember neither life nor astrology comes with guarantees!
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LEO
JUL 24 - AUG 23:
Do you hear that? Opportunity is knocking. You are not slowing down. You seem
to be speeding up. Doors that were closed
are now opening one at a time and most
likely you will soon have more energy to
pursue your dreams and make them real.
Long-standing relationships are likely to
fare better than new ones coming onto the
scene. You may need to keep a suitcase
packed since you could find yourself taking trips suddenly to places that you have
not explored before. Sometimes life is a
great adventure!
VIRGO
AUG 24 - SEP 23:
This is an important time in your life. You
may be making a lot of changes, tying up
loose ends in order to solidify gains made
in the past. You need to address certain issues you would rather not even think
about, but it could be a necessary part of
going back, before you move forward. You
may find it helps to talk to a counsellor,
someone who could point you in the right
direction which then allows you to see how
and where you can take positive steps. It is
time get ready for new trends coming in on
the horizon.
GEMINI
MAY 22 - JUN 21:
LIBRA
SEP 24 - OCT 23:
The force of public opinion may help you
make changes and build a solid base for
your actions. It may feel as if people you
don’t even know seem to know more about
you than you do. You are in the spotlight,
like it or not. It is time to think about what
you are going to do and to put your best
foot forward when issuing ultimatums. Do
not try to attend to everything that happens
around you all at the same time. Take it
slow and deal with matters one by one,
based on needs and ability, yours as well as
others.
There appears to be a fair amount of opposition to you being able to move into the
driver’s seat. You need to focus on important matters and let the small stuff go, to
some extent. It will not be easy. The words
you say, or not, and the actions you take, or
not, will determine the outcome of a current situation. It is not possible to do nothing and expect that everything will go the
way you would like it to. The effort you put
into anything is a reliable indicator of what
you receive back. Actions speak louder than
words.
There is a guardian angel on your shoulder
whether you realize it or not. So much is
going on around you. It is difficult to make
decisions even in the best of times. You
may have to take one step carefully and
then change course as necessary. It might
not be wise to just stand in one spot and
wait for something to happen. You cannot
change the motion of the sea ahead of you.
You can only change the set of your sails.
Correct errors as you go along and you
should be able to get a better grasp on what
lies ahead.
TAURUS
APR 21 - MAY 21:
CANCER
JUN 22 - JUL 23:
SCORPIO
OCT 24 - NOV 22:
The more you learn, the more you earn. You
know who you are and what you can do.
Suddenly and surprisingly, you may find
yourself in a role where you can teach others to be successful as well. This is a good
period for you to hone and polish your
skills. You will be able to tap into the fountain of knowledge and commitment you
provide, for anyone who recognizes your
talents and abilities. You are good at starting
and finishing tasks and you like to share
with others the benefits of what you have
learned.
There will be times when it feels as if everybody and everything is against what you
are trying to do. Don’t keep hitting your
head against a brick wall. Do what you do
best. Come in from the side or the back
while everyone has their eyes on the front
door. Do not break the rules. However,
special circumstances may require special
solutions. Not everyone marches to the
same tune. If they did, we would have
one heck of a collision! You may have to
tweak something just a tiny bit in order to
comply.
You may be required to be more conservative in your approach toward sources of income. This is not the time to quit your job,
to overspend, or to waste what it has taken
you years to build up. It is a time to consolidate gains and stabilize. It is a time
where you need to work in harmony with
others, to bend and stretch yourself if you
must, in order to make the most out of
what you currently have. It is a time to
work gently with others so as to create winwin situations down the road to help build
a better life for all.
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belong. The road ahead may be difficult
at times, even hard to see the next step.
Rest if you must, but carry on as you
gather strength from good intentions, and
you will be happier and more satisfied than
before.
CAPRICORN
DEC 22 - JAN 20:
Sometimes, when you want to take a step
back and just be by yourself, it is more important that you take a step forward, so
you will experience victory rather than defeat. There is a time to take a break, so you
can feel strength anew and there is a time
to move on. You may rediscover lessons
and skills you learned and worked with on
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Renewed friendships can bring shared joys
and triumphs. It is essential to find and
maintain the proper balance. Not too
much. Not too little. Do not allow your future to be determined by former events,
but learn from what you have experienced.
That was then. This is now. Not everyone
will agree with you, nor you with them. It
is ok to be different, to be unique as long
as it does nothing that might hurt yourself
or others. We all have our own opinions.
You can help others along the way. Balance!
PISCES
FEB 20 - MAR 20:
If it feels as if you are caught between a
rock and a hard place, ask yourself a few
questions. If I do this, what will it look like
a year from now? If I do that, what will it
look like a year from now? Some of the issues you are worried about, will never happen. There are issues about which you can
do nothing. To be successful, business and
family matters should take priority. You do
gain from being gracious and compassionate, showing acceptance of obligations and
responsibilities for all you do, with and for
others.
WLM
50 GREATEST
RED WINGS
STORY/PHOTOGRAPHY BY DICK HILDEBRAND
A Controversial New Book From
Prolific Sports Writer Bob Duff
Bob Duff has hit it out of the park
and in time for Christmas. The
veteran Windsor Star sports
columnist has just completed his
latest book detailing his list of the
50 greatest Red Wings of all time.
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When questioned about what
prompted the book, Duff says: “It’s
very simple....of all the books that
have been written about the Wings,
this one has never been done before.”
Research on the book was a two
year affair. Sifting through all the
names and then coming up with a
Bob Duff
numerical list of the top 50 was the
AUTHOR
toughest and longest job. “The
whole point of this book,” says Duff, “is not to agree
with me, because this is my opinion and doesn’t necessarily have to be yours.” And there’s no doubt that diehard Red Wings’ fans will have lots to say.
Since he began covering the NHL in 1988, Bob has had the chance to speak with most of the players on his list – with the exception,
of course, of those who have since passed. As he says, “I grew up in the 60s and the players I look upon most favorably are the ones I grew
up with because they made you fall in love with the game. So, naturally, Howe, Delvecchio, Sawchuk and Red Kelly are the guys I
remember vividly from my youth, so they probably resonate more with me than some of the older ones like Herbie Lewis.”
I don’t think anybody would argue the fact that #9 Gordie Howe was the greatest Wing of all time. The Saskatchewan native, known
as Mr. Hockey, was with the organization between 1946 and 1971 and was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1972. And, as Duff
writes in the book’s introduction; “beyond his immense talent and his one-of-a-kind longevity, he could play any style of game you
required, and was capable ot filling any position on the ice, except, perhaps, goaltender.” Bob recalls that Howe was a “relaxed, genuine
person, who would come up to the press box with us, just shoot the breeze the whole game and tell us old hockey stories. You’d never
know this was probably the greatest player ever in the NHL.”
The great Ted Lindsay is number 5 on the list and according to Duff, he was probably the most controversial player to wear the ‘winged
wheel’ because in an era when most players didn’t argue with the coach, he would challenge authority. In fact it was Lindsay who initiated the beginning of the Players’ Association – he always appeared to be in a feud with other players and “wasn’t afraid to tell the referees his opinion of their work.”
Defenceman Chris Chelios, who spent a decade with the Wings is not on the list and according to Duff, he’s been criticized on that
choice and a few others. He does add that if you were to pick the 50 greatest Chicago Black Hawks, Chelios would probably crack the
top five, but after 3 or 4 good years with Detroit, the player’s effectiveness had waned and therefore was not included in the list. There’s
also bound to be some healthy conversation about Duff ’s choices for numbers 2 and 3. Was it Nicklas Lidstrom followed by Steve Yzerman, or the other way around?
Duff ’s research goes back to 1926, the year that the team was organized by a group of investors with Art Duncan as the original coach.
A year later, the legendary Jack Adams took over management of the team. As a “marketing genius he literally sold the team to prospective fans”. Adams, who also sponsored the International Hockey League, travelled around the state during the summer and fall before
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the start of training camp touting the merits
of his Cougars and before long, the entire
state was in love with the team even though
there was no internet and television coverage was extremely limited. It was also during
a time when only a few Americans were involved in the game. Adams was a tough
coach and even a tougher general manager
who had great difficulty in opening the purse
strings during contract negotiations. In
1932, in the heart of the Great Depression,
the team, now known as the Falcons, was
sold to grain magnate James Norris. He retitled the franchise The Red Wings and
provided Adams with enough cash money to
buy top-notch players that would be competitive with the other teams in the league.
Within two years of the ownership transfer,
the Wings made it to the Stanley Cup finals
and four years later, they won the coveted
silverware for the first time. In the 40s and
50s, when teams were forced to hunt out
and sign players because there was no draft,
the Wings did manage to keep pace with the
Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens by convincing many of Canada’s up-andcomers to come to the Motor City instead
of remaining at home. At the same time,
since most of the players in the 4-team IHL
were Red Wings’ prospects, the team had a
huge talent pool from which to draw.
Although the introduction of ’50 Greatest Red Wings’ has been delayed twice,
during which Duff managed 2 rewrites, it’s
available now and worth every penny of the
$32.95 price tag. Published by Biblioasis in
Windsor, the book is available at its Wyandotte Street east store and can be had at most
other bookstores in the area, along with
Amazon.ca.
Whether or not you agree with Bob Duff ’s
list, ‘50 Greatest Red Wings’ is a terrific
book. Each name is accompanied by photos,
statistics, player facts and anecdotes. For instance, in an interview about Ted Lindsay,
former Toronto forward Howie Meeker explains the subtle differences between the
brutality of Ted Lindsay and Gordie Howe.
“Howe would stare you straight in the eyes
and give it to you,” says Meeker, “Lindsay
would stare you straight in the back and give
it to you.”
The book provides insights into each of
the players in Bob Duff ’s inimitable style.
As a virtual walking hockey encyclopedia, he
has reached way down into hockey archives
and his own personal experience to provide
an entertaining publication that is a mustread for the Red Wing devotee – or any
hockey fan for that matter!
WLM
Local Fitness Center Establishes New
Standards Of Customer Service In Windsor
Train Station Fitness, Windsor’s newest and most
modern fitness center has taken the 40’s to 70’s fitness
market in Windsor by storm. Never before has Windsor
witnessed a club so rich in experience, education and
customer service.
From the day they opened their doors, owners Jamie
Bertrand, Dennis MacDonald and Richard Milne have
been turning out unprecedented results with their members, reducing or eliminating the need for their type 2
diabetes and cholesterol medication, to dropping as much
as 150 pounds literally giving people back their lives.
Most of the members of Train Station Fitness have never
belonged to a fitness club before. Now they have a place
where they can go and receive the attention, the education
and the compassion required to get their lives back on
track and not have to spend the last ten years of their lives
in sickness which is the norm here in Canada. Bertrand
explains that their biggest challenge is conquering the
intimidation factor of their target market. It’s either a fear
of the unknown or a poor previous experience. If they
only knew the environment we have created here for them
and the comfort level they experience when crossing our
threshold. Our sole purpose at Train Station Fitness is
to improve people’s quality of life says Milne. It’s that
simple.
“There was a huge void in the fitness industry here in
Windsor” says MacDonald. “These people had nowhere
they could get the proper knowledge and training from
people who had the right education and experience behind them and actually cared about the people they work
with” Every trainer at Train Station Fitness has completed
their Medical Exercise Specialist certification, a grueling
course enabling them to work with post cardiac patients,
knee and hip replacement and a variety of over 80 other
health issues and diseases. One out of a thousand personal
trainers in Canada have this certification. It is a requirement of Train Station to either already have it or be in the
process of completing it in order to work with any of their
clients. Dennis, Jamie and Richard, two of them local
boomers themselves, have a combined total of 100 years
of experience each having worked in the industry most of
their lives. Their members fondly refer to them as the
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A Windsor painter longing
to leave a lasting impression
in the local art world.
STORY/PHOTOGRAPHY BY DICK HILDEBRAND
JALAYNE ATKINS IS HOPING that her ‘third career’ as
an artist will be the charm.
The 52 year-old Windsor native, who has faced numerous interruptions in her painting endeavours, is confident that she will be successful again.
Growing up in Lasalle, she attended Sandwich Secondary School, then studied psychology at the University of
Windsor for a couple of years before discovering that she
had received enough education...that school wasn’t for her.
At the age of 20 she got married and as she puts it, “I
decided to become a mommy and left the university.” She
had three children and today is grandmother to 7.
As a young girl, Jalayne loved arts and crafts and music.
She sang and took piano lessons for 5 years starting at the age of 7, but as her teenage years
approached, the lessons gave way to other interests. She regularly attended church, often singing
solos during services. She was a horse lover and often rode her bicycle to a stable near the Windsor
Raceway, where she spent some of her babysitting money to ride. But, it was the oil painting
lessons she took from a friend’s mother that drastically altered her way of thinking. “It never occurred
to me,” she says, “that something so out-of-reach would be something that I could do.” She
managed to paint for 3 or 4 years before her life was altered by marriage and the birth of her child.
As time became more precious, she put the brushes aside for at least the next 10 years.
By the time she had turned 30, the bug bit again and Jalayne learned the art of Tole painting,
which is a three-dimensional, folksy-style of work normally used on furniture, utensils, coffee pots
and other wood or metal objects. It originated in New England in the 18th century and was
extensively used by German immigrants in Pennsylvania. Today Tole artists use acrylic paints which
are applied to the wooden work after it’s primed and sanded. Jalayne taught the method for about
five years until she was divorced. As a result, she moved to a smaller home with limited space that
didn’t allow for cutting and shaping the wood necessary for Tole applications. Again, her work was
shelved...for nearly 15 years until the summer of 2014, when Jalayne decided to pick up the brushes
once again for her third try at becoming a recognized artist.
Her latest work, she says, has been strongly influenced by her days of tole painting where she
learned the art of “light and shadow.” With her difficulty in re-creating live images – she initially
preferred to paint from pictures. “I wasn’t really taught to look for the highlights, so at one time,
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Artist Jalayne Atkins surrounded by 3 of her
paintings (top to bottom): Eagle Mountain,
Barriers and Almost Paradise.
I’d find a picture and paint it as exact as I
possibly could because I didn’t know where
to put the highlights and the shadows. An
exact reproduction would give me all of
that.” Lately she’s gone almost the other
way from being exact. “I get an inspiration
by looking at a picture, then paint it any
way I want.” In fact, she doesn’t want to
copy anything anymore – preferring to do
it her way, hoping that people will like it.
She does say that many of her ideas come
from the internet, particularly if she’s not
certain about the way an object should
appear.
Jalayne uses mostly acrylic paint. “Oils,”
she says, “are horribly messy and smelly....
and they take so long to dry. Some colors
won’t dry for weeks – even months. Acrylics, on the other hand, dry within a few
seconds or minutes, they’re clean and they
don’t stink. But, unlike oils, blending is
very difficult because the paint dries so
quickly, so you have to act quickly.” She
paints many subjects but doesn’t do portraits and says she definitely needs lessons
in getting perspectives right. Her styles are
varied. As she puts it, “I get bored very fast,
so I can’t stick with one type of thing.”
Some of her work is impressionistic...others
are abstract. There is no consistency from
one painting to the next. “I paint from one
extreme to the other,” she adds, “some of
my work is very simple while some is very
detailed.”
Her output is amazing! In little more
than a year, she’s produced more than 100
completed canvases, one of which titled
‘Posies’ has been donated to hospice. Many
others have been bought by people that
have been referred by her sister Mori who
has lots of connections through her work.
Jalayne readily admits she doesn’t have
many marketing skills, she doesn’t have a
website and is not connected with any galleries, although ‘From The Heart’, the popular Ottawa Street gift shop has some of her
art on display. Interested buyers are welcome to call her at home at 519-790-9094.
Jalayne’s paintings are unique – most
jump off the canvas because of her use of
brilliant colors. They bear no resemblance
to the work of other artists. And since art
appreciation lies solely with the individual,
criticisms would be moot. No label can appropriately fixed to the style of the work
since there are no common threads running
through her paintings. A simple telephone
call and a visit to the artist’s home, which is
also her studio, is all you need to determine
if a Jalayne Atkins painting is for you. WLM
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DECEMBER
Wednesday, 2
SCAPINO! – UNIVERSITY PLAYERS
Give the gift of entertainment this holiday!
Till Sunday, Dec. 6. A madcap romantic
comedy set in Naples, Italy with a (spoiler
alert!) happy ending, Scapino! is certain to
get laughs when the University Players
perform the play in Essex Hall Theatre at 401
Sunset Ave., Windsor. The curtain rises at
8 pm, Wednesday to Saturday and at 2 pm,
Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $20 to $21.
UniversityPlayers.com.
519-253-3000, ext. 2808.
WILLISTEAD MANOR
2015 HOLIDAY TOURS
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MUPPET SHOW SING ALONG
DECEMBER 19TH, 2015 - 8PM
DECEMBER 29TH, 2015 - 1PM
Gorgeously decorated for the holidays, the elegant rooms of Willistead Manor exude the
graciousness of the Edwardian mansion’s
original residents, Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Walker.
Holiday tours occur from 7 to 9 pm every
Wednesday and 1 to 4 pm every Sunday in
December at 1899 Niagara St., Windsor.
Cellist Nadine Deleury will play during the
tours. Admission is $2.25 per child age 12 or
younger; $5.75 per adult; and $4.75 per senior. willistead.ca or 519-253-2365.
Friday, 4
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Till Sunday, Dec. 6. Led by WSO music
director Robert Franz and featuring four
outstanding guest soloists, the Windsor Symphony Orchestra and Chorus are presenting
Handel’s Messiah in honour of the Christmas
season. Performances begin at 7:30 pm on
Friday, Dec. 4 at St. Andrews United Church
at 85 William St. S., Chatham; Saturday,
Dec. 5 at Leamington United Mennonite
Church at 78 Oak St. E., Leamington; and
Sunday, Dec. 6 at St. Anne’s Church at
12233 Tecumseh Rd. E., Tecumseh. Tickets
are $35 per adult in advance and $39 at the
door; $14 per child. windsorsymphony.com
or 519-973-1238, ext. 2.
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Till Sunday, Dec. 6. Simple pleasures can be
experienced during Christmas At The Jack
Miner Bird Sanctuary at 360 Road 3 W.,
Kingsville. From 5 to 8 pm, Friday, visitors
can enjoy Christmas cookies, cider and live
music; shop the toonie sale; and have their
photos taken with Santa. From 1 to 4 pm,
Saturday and Sunday, visitors may tour the
Miner home and museum and drop into the
Clubhouse for kids’ activities. Admission is
free. jackminer.com or 519-733-4034.
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REJUVENATION CLINIC
The 47th Annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade marches off at 6 pm from Riverside
Drive West at Rankin Avenue. Heading
west, the jubilant line of illuminated floats
and merry characters is concluded with
Santa Claus on his sleigh. The merchants of
Olde Sandwich Towne are extending a
warm welcome to parade goers and participants. santaparade.org or 519-254-2880.
Sunday, 6
HARROW SANTA CLAUS PARADE
The jolly old elf himself and his many
friends will be in the Harrow Santa Claus
Parade, starting at 6 pm at Country Depot,
44 Sinasac St. W. Immediately after the parade concludes, everyone is invited to the
Knights of Columbus Hall at 1172 County
Rd 20 W. for the children’s Christmas party
and to take photos with Santa. Admission
is free. essex.ca or 226-787-3915.
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ESSEX SANTA CLAUS PARADE
Santa is flying to Essex for the town’s annual
Santa Claus Parade, beginning at 6:30 pm.
The parade departs from Talbot Street
South and Fairview Avenue, then travels
north along Talbot Street to Maidstone
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HALLAM OBSERVATORY OPEN HOUSE
The Hallam Observatory is offering people
a free naked eye sky tour of the stars and
constellations, as well as a view of the moon,
planets and deep sky objects through the
telescope. Weather permitting, the Royal
Astronomical Society’s monthly open house
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Big brains and bigger hearts are invited to
compete in the Alzheimer Society of Windsor-Essex County Battle of the Brains Dinner & Trivia Challenge V. North America’s
second largest live quiz fundraiser serves up
fun and great food in support of the society’s work. The ticket price of $40 per person or $280 for a team of eight players
includes the competition entry fee and a
buffet dinner. It all begins at 7 pm at the
Ciociaro Club of Windsor, 3745 North Talbot Rd., Windsor. 519-974-2220, ext. 225.
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Lead by Angie Goulet, Sales Representative,
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Representative. Together they have years of success in the real estate market. Whether you are
looking to buy or sell, Angie Goulet & Associates
offers an organized, consistent system to every
client and situation.
Angie had been working on her own successfully for 12 years and had much success via
word-of-mouth.
Throughout that time Angie has always taken
a systematic, asset driven approach to helping her
clients achieve their goals.
“I wanted to work with a company that reflected my business practices, cultivating excellence and professionalism as a company. The
choice was simple. RE/MAX Preferred Realty
afforded me the opportunity to work with and
be guided by some of the best in the industry.”
“About a year ago I saw the talent of these
other ladies and thought that we should work
together to really make a splash in the WindsorEssex real estate market,” says Angie.
Krista is a fully licensed agent who is organized and keeps our office on track. She also
brings great perspective and vision to the team.
Britni has eight years experience with new homes
and has been licensed for two years assisting with
buyers and continually growing their inventory
of resale homes.
Angie Goulet and Associates works in new
home sales and re-sales, representing custom
home builders Lakeland Homes and Windsorland Homes.
Throughout her career, Angie has been a tremendous asset to homebuyers
working with them from start to finish ensuring every detail is taken care of.
“I love real estate because I love people. Every day I get to spend time with
the best of the best, my clients and co-workers alike. I couldn’t be more
blessed. I have always been strategic as an agent and I try to share that with
my clients.”
Her advice to homebuyers is to have a budget in mind before you go to the
marketplace.
“Make home ownership a goal, no one should aspire to have a mortgage
forever,” states Angie.
Although mortgage rates are at all-time lows, Angie stresses to her clients
the importance of keeping their long-term plans top of mind when shopping.
It is an exciting time to be in the Windsor-Essex real estate market right
now. It’s great for both buyers and sellers.
“The market is amazing, we are seeing things here that we haven’t seen
for many years,” says Goulet. “I had multiple offers on a $600,000 home
recently. That would have been unheard of a few years ago.”
In Goulet’s opinion, the “hot” areas continue to be in the county including Lakeshore, LaSalle and Tecumseh.
“A lot of people don’t realize what an emotional process buying and selling
a home is. Angie Goulet & Associates goes out of their way to make the
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URBAN ANGEL
EXTREME
MAKEOVER
STORY BY KIM WILLIS
Clockwise from top left: Urban Home designers selected adult princess décor
for Tiffany Todd's bedroom; Principal Design Consultant Jodi Mason with
Urban Angel Tiffany Todd; the design team with the first Urban Angel, clockwise
from bottom left: Dave Burman, Alex Clarke, Jennifer Young, Amal Aflak, Jodi
Mason, Ben Scurto, Alex Urquhart, Terri Hughes, Meagan, Steve and Cohen
Rock; the renovated family room for Cohen is now used by the family.
ANGELS COME IN ALL SHAPES AND SIZES. Two years ago staff at
Urban Home (4409 Seminole St.) decided they wanted to do something to
give back to the community. This annual Bedroom Makeover Event is a
labour of love for Principal Design Consultant Jodi Mason. It is in honour
and memory of Mikaela Scurto (February 26, 1995 – September 12, 2013)
who was to be the first Urban Angel before her death.
The Urban Angel Event provides a complete bedroom makeover
designed, styled and paid for by Urban Home Windsor and through
contributions from the local community for a child with an illness or
exceptionality in Windsor and Essex County. Urban Home has been in
business for ten years and provides full service interior design consulting
that includes 3D virtual design services. They have a 4,000 square foot
furniture showroom and design studio.
The first Urban Angel was Cohen Rock. This five-year
old was born on July 10, 2010 at London Health Sciences
Centre. His parents, Steven and Meg, were told that he
had deformation of the brain. Soon after his birth Cohen
underwent two surgeries. The first one was a tracheostomy
(breathing tube) so that he could breathe on his own and
the other surgery inserted a g-tube (feeding tube) so that
he was able to eat. He also had an operation that detached
his bottom lip from his gums.
Cohen was in London until Thanksgiving 2010 when
his parents made the difficult decision to bring him home
to Windsor where they would take care of him full-time.
Although they have assistance from a nurse, much of
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Cohen’s care falls on the Rocks. Someone
needs to be with Cohen around the clock
because of his breathing tube. Whenever
fluid builds up someone needs to suction
his tube or else he is unable to breathe. In
addition to caring for Cohen, Meg and
Steve both have full-time jobs which means
some nights they get little sleep.
“I remember when we all got together
awhile after they came home, myself and
other friends would be complaining about
our baby crying or something stupid like
that and I can still remember Meg, saying
to me, “This may sound funny to say but
I only wish I could hear Cohen cry” as she
has never heard him cry since the day he
was born and will never hear him say anything. That just broke my heart to hear,”
says family friend Julie who submitted the
Urban Angel nomination.
Cohen’s disability also means that periodically throughout the day he will hold his
breath for minutes at a time. They only
thing that can be done when this happens
is to hold his hand and pray that his brain
will tell him to breathe again.
After selecting Cohen as the first Urban
Angel, Jodi met with Steve and Meg to
begin planning the room. As it turns out
they had already outfitted Cohen’s bedroom to meet his needs so together they
decided to move the family room from the
back of the house to a room at the front
that was underused and renovate that room
for Cohen. In June 2014 the room was
completed and the family was thrilled with
the outcome.
The team refurnished and styled a floor
sofa as Cohen often lies on the floor. The
nurse needs to be close to him too. This
allows for her to be comfortable as well. A
new area rug was added along with a new
television and media stand. A big leather
chair and floor lamp were also added to the
room. Collages of family photos were the
finishing touch.
The family could not be more delighted
with the results.
“The room is fantastic,” states Meg
Rock. “It’s awesome that they came in and
made this transformation. They took a
room that was barely getting used to a
functional space that we spend lots of time
in now.”
“The room transformations would not
be possible without the extraordinary generosity of many community partners. These
include Limelight Electric, Riverside Glass,
Factory Auto Sound, Faab Home Fashions
and Sunpan Modern Home,” states Jodi.
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“It’s amazing how many generous, caring
people there are in the Windsor-Essex community. I have a passion for kids with
special needs and the Urban Angel project
allows me to help them in a small way.”
In 2015 Tiffany Todd was selected as the
Urban Angel. In just 31 years, Tiffany has
won the battle with leukemia twice, once
when she was two years old and again at age
25. Born with Down Syndrome, Tiffany
has bravely fought every medical challenge.
She has endured years of chemotherapy,
spinal taps and many bone marrow treatments and blood transfusions. In spite of
all this, Tiffany became involved in Special
Olympics and worked at Tim Hortons.
During some of her chemotherapy treatments she suffered a brain bleed that resulted in a loss of dexterity in her right leg.
Tiffany has come a long way since then and
is now walking on her own with some help
and is also part of a special cheerleading
team.
“Tiffany is one of the happiest, loveable
people I have ever known and personally, I
think she deserves the world. She lives at
home with her parents and two brothers
and has a very small bedroom of her own.
She loves Disney and all of the Princesses
especially Elsa from Frozen,” states Staci
Larochelle, Tiffany’s aunt.
Recently Tiffany received a sneak peak of
her bedroom makeover by Urban Home. A
wall decoration reads, “She is the perfect
combination of princess and warrior.” It
could not describe Tiffany more perfectly.
“I can’t even tell you how much we
appreciate it. It’s so wonderful that a company like Urban Home would come up
with such a great idea,” says Cheryl Todd,
Tiffany’s mom.
The bedroom is painted purple and now
has an adult princess feel. Urban Home is
supplying the bedding and accessories.
The Lighting Boutique donated the chandelier and Raymond Joseph Gaudette volunteered his time to paint the room and
furniture.
“I’m really thrilled with how Tiffany’s
room turned out,” says Jodi. We wanted to
give it a glamorous “princess feel” and I
think we achieved that. The important
thing is that Tiffany loves her new room.”
Jodi and her team at Urban Home are already looking ahead to 2016. Submissions
for Urban Angel 2016 are being accepted
through February 2016.
For more information about submitting
a nomination and Urban Home Windsor
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