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NEWSFLASH THE RUNDOWN Congratulations to two area authors, LouAnne Hunt and Alynn Godfroy, who are part of The Book On Transformation (Jan Fraser), released in mid-June. Hunt is Fraser’s Media Coordinator, a small business and personal development coach, and a college professor in the region (LouAnneHunt.ca). Godfroy is a Certified Financial Planner with Godfroy Financial Group in Windsor (GodfroyFinancialGroup.com) and is also author of Why You Need A Financial Advisor. The Book on Transformation features 30 courageous, international female authors, spanning nine countries. Whether you’re experiencing life’s challenges including: death, divorce, job loss, abuse, health issues, or some form of addiction, these stories can motivate you and give you the strength to take the next step on your journey to a better and more successful life. This is the second book (the first was The Book On Joy) in an inspired life series created by Fraser, who lives with her husband in Lake Las Vegas and Bermuda, in response to the local and global need for positive change in the world. It features a foreword written by Jack Canfield, founder of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. The Book On Gratitude will be out in November, followed by The Book On Abundance and The Book On Faith. Get the scoop about the second book and how to purchase it on: TheBookOnTransformation.com. The hard work of the Erie Shores Health Foundation Gala26 Committee, definitely paid off as over $331,000 was netted in support of the foundation! Gala 26 — an evening of art and friendship, which took place June 4 at the Roma Club of Leamington — was presented by WFCU Credit Union, as well as ultimate sponsors BMO, Double Diamond
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The Erie Shores Health Foundation Gala26 was highlighted by Toronto abstract artist Julie Amlin (born in Leamington), who painted live on stage, creating a piece of art that was then auctioned off. Amlin wore a white dress that took on the colours of her artwork as she painted. Photo courtesy of ESHF.
Farms, Tilray and Uni-Fab, with numerous other sponsors lending their support to the worthy cause. Dave Hunter, half of the Dave and Chuck The Freak Show on 101.1 WRIF radio, served as the live auctioneer with Sonny Borrelli, Regional Director for the Miss Universe Pageant as the evening’s emcee. “Thank you doesn’t begin to express how much gratitude and appreciation we have for all our sponsors, volunteers and guests who made GALA26 a night to remember,” comments ESHF CEO Christine Colautti. Founded in 1992, the Erie Shores Health Foundation raises funds for Erie Shores HealthCare and Hospice Erie Shores Campus in Essex County. Find out more on: ESHF.ca.
NEW IN BIZ On June 8, 2022 franchise owners Rhoda and Nicholas Udumukwu opened the Windsor-Sarnia location of TWO MEN AND A TRUCK at 2825 Lauzon Parkway, Unit #202 in Windsor. “We are very excited to bring TWO MEN AND A TRUCK — a highly reputable and international brand — to serve our local communities while moving
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people forward,” state the owners. “We offer our community a qualitative and professional moving service that treats customers with integrity and their property with care as we do have a reputation to protect as the brand has been operating in North America for over 35 years!” TWO MEN AND A TRUCK began 37 years ago in Lansing, MI and operates in the U.S., Canada (30 franchises) and the United Kingdom, with approximately 400 franchises worldwide. The business provides a variety of services from home to business moving, along with junk removal, storage, packing, moving boxes/supplies, and long-distance moving. Find further details on: TwoMenAndATruck. ca/movers/on/windsor-sarnia.
ON THE MOVE The Town of Amherstburg (website: Amherstburg.ca) announced, in mid-June, the advancement of Valerie Critchley as the new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Critchley brings with her over 20 years of municipal experience. Before joining the Town on an interim basis as Director Valerie Critchley, of Legislative Services the new Town of and Clerk in October Amherstburg CAO. 2021, she held several senior management positions with the City of Windsor. According to Amherstburg Mayor Aldo DiCarlo: “We are fortunate to have this exceptionally talented CAO on our team and convinced Valerie will successfully lead the