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Maria Rekrut
Owner/ Operator
Niagara on the Lake Cottage Rental
http://www.niagara-on-the-lake-cottagerental.com/
Sunday, 3 November 2013
Friday, 1 November 2013
Cochrane always a class act!!
Wirewalker Jay Cochrane stands atop the Hilton Hotel in Niagara Falls with the Skylon Tower in the background in this 2012 file photo. (MIKE DIBATTISTA/NIAGARA FALLS REVIEW/QMI AGENCY)
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"Just a note aside, I had the pleasure of viewing Jay Cochrane live in Niagara Falls, what a showman"!! Maria Rekrut
Jay Cochrane, the highwire performer known as the Prince of the Air, was a great friend to Niagara Falls over the years. News of his death Wednesday saddened a town he came to love and whose people came to love him – even though, by many accounts, he was a difficult man to get to know.
Since 2002, Cochrane’s blue, sequined jumpsuit and platinum blonde hair, were fixtures in Niagara Falls. He was a colourful entertainer who constantly pushed the boundaries of his art to new heights. In the summer of 2012, he thrilled spectators daily by walking a tightrope from the top of the Skylon Tower to the rooftop of the Hilton hotel.
When news broke that he lost his battle to cancer at the age of 69, it prompted a well deserved outpouring of tributes from the thousands of people who witnessed his hundreds of highwire performances or who dealt with him through the children’s charities for whom he devotedly raised money.
Journalists at The Review who interviewed and photographed him over the years got to know him as the consummate professional. Charming, but aloof. A brilliant showman despite some eccentricities. (The trumpet fanfare from the Superman theme song announced he was about to begin his show).
He adopted us. And we embraced him. He didn’t just breeze into town for a one-night stand and then move on to the next spectacle.
He’ll always be one of the lingering “what-ifs” in Niagara Falls history. What if the Niagara Parks Commission had dropped its longstanding opposition to stunting when Cochrane asked 10 years ago, instead of when Nik Wallenda got the green light in 2012?
But Cochrane has earned a rightful place in the legion of endearing colourful characters whose exploits make Niagara Falls history the thrilling, unique place it is.
Where else but in Niagara Falls could you look 750 feet up in the sky, see a man walking a tightrope between two skyscrapers and say, “Oh yeah, that’s Jay… It must be 7 o’clock.”
He was so good you could set your watch to his performances. He often said he had to be perfect in his line of work.
Cochrane was a class act, a thrill to watch and a delight to know.
– Corey Larocque
Since 2002, Cochrane’s blue, sequined jumpsuit and platinum blonde hair, were fixtures in Niagara Falls. He was a colourful entertainer who constantly pushed the boundaries of his art to new heights. In the summer of 2012, he thrilled spectators daily by walking a tightrope from the top of the Skylon Tower to the rooftop of the Hilton hotel.
When news broke that he lost his battle to cancer at the age of 69, it prompted a well deserved outpouring of tributes from the thousands of people who witnessed his hundreds of highwire performances or who dealt with him through the children’s charities for whom he devotedly raised money.
Journalists at The Review who interviewed and photographed him over the years got to know him as the consummate professional. Charming, but aloof. A brilliant showman despite some eccentricities. (The trumpet fanfare from the Superman theme song announced he was about to begin his show).
He adopted us. And we embraced him. He didn’t just breeze into town for a one-night stand and then move on to the next spectacle.
He’ll always be one of the lingering “what-ifs” in Niagara Falls history. What if the Niagara Parks Commission had dropped its longstanding opposition to stunting when Cochrane asked 10 years ago, instead of when Nik Wallenda got the green light in 2012?
But Cochrane has earned a rightful place in the legion of endearing colourful characters whose exploits make Niagara Falls history the thrilling, unique place it is.
Where else but in Niagara Falls could you look 750 feet up in the sky, see a man walking a tightrope between two skyscrapers and say, “Oh yeah, that’s Jay… It must be 7 o’clock.”
He was so good you could set your watch to his performances. He often said he had to be perfect in his line of work.
Cochrane was a class act, a thrill to watch and a delight to know.
– Corey Larocque
Thursday, 31 October 2013
IS HALLOWEEN JUST FOR KIDS?
NIAGARA FALLS REVIEW- It’s a good reason to dress up — no matter your age.
Once in high school, in some cases even earlier, many parents would tell their children they’re too old for Halloween. It’s for little kids. That’s so passe.
You’re as likely to now find a hulking man donning a zombie hotdog costume or an attractive woman dressed up as a sexy bartender as you are to see a child Batman.
Adults love Halloween, too. It’s no longer just a one-day candy giveaway. There are just as many grown-up parties as there are mini chocolate bars being dropped into trick-or-treat bags.
You can thank all those popular zombie and vampire television shows and movies, and a generation of people unwilling to allow their young-at-heart outlook to grow old. Another element helping the adult Halloween movement is the growing nerd and geek culture, as well as the costume enthusiast crowd.
Niagara resident Shantel Knight has been a professional cosplayer for the last four years. The 21-year-old attends about seven conventions or expos a year dressed in costumes and accessories that represent various video-game, horror-movie, comic-book or anime characters.
“It’s not just the creative aspect” that Knight says she enjoys about the performance art, but also the feeling one gets when dressed up as someone “you admired or idolized throughout your life.”
She says “expressing your geeky side is definitely a lot more mainstream now,” particularly among older teens and adults than it was in the past. And it’s spreading to Halloween.
“Cosplayers say they do it whenever they want to, but on Halloween everyone can dress up and more and more of them do.”
Scott Henderson, chairman and associate professor of the communication, popular culture and film department at Brock University, says Halloween has “almost become more of an adult” celebration during the last five years
Once in high school, in some cases even earlier, many parents would tell their children they’re too old for Halloween. It’s for little kids. That’s so passe.
You’re as likely to now find a hulking man donning a zombie hotdog costume or an attractive woman dressed up as a sexy bartender as you are to see a child Batman.
Adults love Halloween, too. It’s no longer just a one-day candy giveaway. There are just as many grown-up parties as there are mini chocolate bars being dropped into trick-or-treat bags.
You can thank all those popular zombie and vampire television shows and movies, and a generation of people unwilling to allow their young-at-heart outlook to grow old. Another element helping the adult Halloween movement is the growing nerd and geek culture, as well as the costume enthusiast crowd.
Niagara resident Shantel Knight has been a professional cosplayer for the last four years. The 21-year-old attends about seven conventions or expos a year dressed in costumes and accessories that represent various video-game, horror-movie, comic-book or anime characters.
“It’s not just the creative aspect” that Knight says she enjoys about the performance art, but also the feeling one gets when dressed up as someone “you admired or idolized throughout your life.”
She says “expressing your geeky side is definitely a lot more mainstream now,” particularly among older teens and adults than it was in the past. And it’s spreading to Halloween.
“Cosplayers say they do it whenever they want to, but on Halloween everyone can dress up and more and more of them do.”
Scott Henderson, chairman and associate professor of the communication, popular culture and film department at Brock University, says Halloween has “almost become more of an adult” celebration during the last five years
Sunday, 27 October 2013
Niagara Cottage Remembers the War Veterans
Niagara Cottage remembers the War Veterans and offers a free night on November 11th, 2013.
Last year Maria Rekrut, owner and operator of Niagara on the Lake Cottage Rental didn't have any takers of her generous offer in 2012.
Every year on November 11th, Ms Rekrut offers a free night at her cottage rental to a war veteran, and she's offering this once again this year.
Ms Rekrut states, that she hopes that this year a worthy candidate will come forward and take advantage of this offer.
Anyone knowing a war veteran who would like to stay have them call 905-980-0346 to make
a reservation.
Last year Maria Rekrut, owner and operator of Niagara on the Lake Cottage Rental didn't have any takers of her generous offer in 2012.
Every year on November 11th, Ms Rekrut offers a free night at her cottage rental to a war veteran, and she's offering this once again this year.
Ms Rekrut states, that she hopes that this year a worthy candidate will come forward and take advantage of this offer.
Anyone knowing a war veteran who would like to stay have them call 905-980-0346 to make
a reservation.
Thursday, 25 April 2013
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Thursday, 18 April 2013
Tree Planting at Niagara Parks
Join Niagara Parks to Celebrate Earth Day: Saturday, April 20, 2013
In celebration of Earth Day, The Niagara Parks Commission (NPC) will host a number of events on Saturday, April 20, to encourage a greater appreciation of nature and our environmental surroundings. Join us and take part in the following programs:
4th Annual Friends of the Niagara Glen Earth Day Event
Niagara Glen Nature Centre
3050 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, Ontario
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Friends of the Niagara Glen invite everyone to gather at the Niagara Glen Nature Centre for free guided tours of the Glen, home to Ontario’s
Tree Planting at Niagara Parks greatest concentration of Species at Risk. Tree plantings, geocaching demonstrations and a photo scavenger hunt will also be offered. The Friends Group and their partners will also be showcasing various displays and educational materials about their conservation efforts. Those planning to spend the day are encouraged to bring their own bagged lunch, refillable water bottles and appropriate footwear for rugged terrain.
NPC will also be offering free mulch for pick-up in the Niagara Glen parking lot. Please bring your own shovel and bags.
“Capture the Moment” Photography Workshop with Teresa Forte
Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens, Butterfly Conservatory Classroom
2565 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, Ontario
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, 13 April 2013
Visiting Niagara Falls? You must visit the Bird Kingdom
Rainbow Lorikeets feeding in our Lorikeet Landing. In this area customers can feed the birds and have the birds land all over them, but when there isn't a lot of customers around we give the birds their food in the dishes and they go crazy!
The birds are eating a nectar that is specially made for the lorikeets it is a sugar protein mixture, made to resemble nectar found in flowers.
Go and visit the Rainbow Lorikeets and all the other birds at the Bird Kingdom!
http://www.birdkingdom.ca/
Bird Kingdom
www.birdkingdom.ca
OMG! This was the best attraction I’ve been to in Niagara! Especially loved the talking Parrot and getting to hold the snake!
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