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CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CVD) Could the ear be a window to the heart?

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2017 is the year of BIG anniversaries: Canada 150, Windsor 125, St. Clair College 50 and, I’m also proud to say, Windsor Life 25.

Join us for a look back through the City of Windsor’s history - 125 years of ingenuity, setbacks and triumphs.

We make a last visit to the Canadian Club Heritage Center, the Italianate Renaissance style manor that Hiram Walker built as headquarters for his whisky empire, now closing its doors to the public.

Windsor is known for its hardworking people. To prepare them for gainful employment, St. Clair College was established 50 years ago. As our story reveals, the centre for learning continues to meet the needs of students and employers.

Canada 150 celebrations are occurring everywhere. Canada Blooms 2017 this past March honoured the nation’s sesquicentennial anniversary with gardens of Canada, which Windsor Life toured.

A Tecumseh gardening couple, Anne and Don, invited Windsor Life into their beautiful backyard, dubbed Daydream Island.

To travel to a real island, hitch a ride with Windsor travelers, Pam and Bill Seney, as they explore Bali.

Get set for the Mastercard Memorial Cup Junior Hockey Championship, starting May 18th.

Joe Siddall, retired pro baseball catcher and a current member of the Toronto Blue Jays Radio team, brings us into his kitchen to show us how to make his cereal snack mix and salsa appetizer.

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Anne came to realize she couldn’t do it all any longer.

“Your body starts saying ‘No,’” she admits. Increasingly, yard play felt like yard work. The couple began seeking ways to minimize outdoor tasks so they could focus on relaxing.

Looking back, they shake their heads over some of the backbreaking chores they’ve done. Don erected a retaining wall. The couple hauled in rocks of varying sizes to create a dry riverbed.

Then there was the daunting brick job. When the couple built their house in 1989, they chose to have it finished in reclaimed red brick from an old American brewery. In 2000, Don and Anne hired a contractor to

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A DECADE AGO, Anne counted down the weeks to gardening season. She spent the winters dreaming and planning about which flowers she would plant once the frost had melted. In her mind’s eye, she placed new features around her family’s Tecumseh yard.

Anne’s work schedule with a school board meant she had two months of glorious yard play each summer. Eager and energetic, she dug right in.

Making the most of every spot, Anne, with the support and able assistance of her handy husband, Don, created a one-of-a-kind outdoor retreat. “Every tree, every shrub, every plant – we have planted ourselves,” Anne says.

However, time eventually catches up with everyone.

Clockwise from far left: near the rear of the Tecumseh house, the outdoor living room is furnished with refinished wrought iron settees from the 1960s. The new drum shaped fire table conceals a propane tank for easy lighting. Enjoying entertaining family and friends, homeowners Anne and Don once hosted a party for 200 guests in their backyard; the homeowners were thrilled when their tulip tree bloomed with more than 200 tulip flowers this spring; a salt water system cuts down on the homeowners’ pool cleaning time; the backyard paradise is playfully named after Daydream Island in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef; water flows from the mouth of a frog fountain, perched on a big limestone rock.

put an addition onto the rear of the house. The couple’s stipulation was the existing red brick would be removed by hand, cleaned and reapplied so the addition would blend seamlessly with the original house. When the contractor balked at the labour intensive project, the determined family picked off the bricks, one by one.

The shape of the finished addition provided attractive brick walls to form a sheltered outdoor room. Anne’s heart fluttered at the possibilities.

A pre-existing pergola nudged up by the house was taken down; today, an asphalt shingle roof on rafters overhead keep everyone dry and shaded. When the full height patio curtains are drawn, the al fresco room is cozy and private.

On cool evenings, Don lifts the stone lazy Susan off the top of a drum shaped fire table and sparks a flame. Housed within the drum is a propane tank, convenient and ready for fireside chats. Anne recalls, “We used our patio till early December last year.”

An old cedar deck stretching 55’ along the back of the house was demolished. The couple were tired of the ritual of sanding, staining and sealing wooden boards. They replaced them with Trex composite decking in slate grey.

Don also used Trex to re-clad the outdoor cedar bar he built years ago.

“Trex is expensive but well worth it,” Anne finds. “We just put a little product on it, hose it off and it’s clean.” She is reminded of just how much she appreciates composite decking whenever Anne helps her best friend sand her own deck.

That same friend is suspected of tucking fairies among the plants. It’s a welcome surprise. “I like to have little hidden things in the garden,” Anne says.

Periodic improvements made to the property have factored in future labour. Appreciating the esthetics of interlocking brick but not the effort that goes with it, the

Clockwise from above: Wanting more free time in his backyard, Don re-clad his cedar bar in Trex composite boards to cut down on maintenance; a dry riverbed softened by butterfly bushes and coneflowers wends its way to a metal gazebo; several makeovers have transformed the potting shed - Anne’s fort – into the attractive building it is now.

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couple had it removed around the inground swimming pool two years ago. Now stamped concrete forms the decking, thwarting weeds from poking through crevices.

As for the pool, the homeowners converted from a chlorine system to salt water to keep the water clean and sparkling. “I highly recommend it. Salt water is a lot lower in maintenance, it is better for your skin and there isn’t the chemical smell that you get with chlorine,” Anne notes.

Most of the furniture in the Tecumseh backyard is sturdily crafted of wrought iron and finished in durable paint. To add comfort and style, Anne had tailored seat cushions made in soft grey and white striped outdoor fabric.

She purchased the wrought iron bar stools, dining table and chairs 27 years ago.

A trio of settees beside the house were originally owned by a friend’s mother, who had them custom-made in the 1960s. Don gave them a fresh start by sanding off the old paint and spraying the settees black.

“All the wrought iron furniture stays outside winter, summer, spring and fall,” says Anne. Not having to haul out, put away and store the furniture is a timesaver.

Anything that does require protection from the snow is tucked into the durable metal gazebo. The six sided open structure is fitted with Sunbrella canvas curtains that Anne had made. The curtains snap onto the gazebo’s frame and zip up when closed, forming a barrier from icy elements.

Rather than deal with the upkeep of a large pond, the couple clustered several large limestone rocks. Water gushes out of the mouth of a frog fountain and pools in a depression in the otherwise dry riverbed below. Two fish summer in the pool and then spend the winter in the care of a friend.

One thing that is not easing off on the property is the tulip tree, an Ontario native that Anne planted, knowing patience was needed. “It takes about 12 years before the tree sees any blooms,” she says. A couple blooms with distinctive lime green petals ringed with orange emerged during the past few years, giving Anne hope for better things to come. This spring, at least 200 tulip shaped blooms turned the tree into a massive bouquet.

An impressive variety of plants grows in Anne’s garden. “I have one of everything,” she jokes. Trees line the wooden privacy fence, including ornamental pear trees, Princeton Gold maple and pin oak trees.

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As trees matured and cast more shade, Anne resorted to shade tolerant and partial sun loving plants – hostas and other perennials that mostly look after themselves.

The dry riverbed gets sun most of the day, so it is lined with coneflowers and butterfly bushes. Over seven different hydrangeas display hues of pistachio, pink and white.

As someone who is “not a pool person or who can sit for long,” Anne has another project underway, this time in a secluded spot by the privacy fence. She is progressively establishing planting around a pit where the couple cook food over a log burning fire. Enjoying camping at The Pinery Provincial Park for 30 years, “I tried to recreate a lot of that in our backyard,” Anne says.

Don also keeps his hand in, puttering and tweaking. When the house’s front door was replaced, he obligingly saved the pretty stained and leaded glass window insert.

Measuring the doorway in the vinyl sided potting shed, Don built a new arched door and painted it a cheerful Mediterranean blue. Anne feels very grand when fetching her garden tools from the shed. “I call it my fort,” she says.

With room to share, the property has been the setting for birthday parties, showers and other fun occasions. The largest gathering was for 200 guests. “There have been a lot of celebrations in that yard,” Anne acknowledges.

Quieter times are just as special. When the couple’s grandson visits in the summer, he alternates between the pool and playing basketball with his grandfather.

The garden is filled with other happy memories. Years ago, the family spent an incredible Christmas holiday on Daydream Island on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.

When Anne found a metal sign bearing the island’s name, she planted it in her yard and declared the Tecumseh property “Daydream Island.”

It’s a poignant reminder to the homeowners to leave time for daydreaming and simply kicking back in their backyard. WLM

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Summer in Essex County means mosquitos, flies and other insects.

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The hot weather months heat up the house, ramping up air conditioning costs. An effective strategy is to block sunrays from touching the window glass. To achieve this, Seaton Sunrooms offers motorized retractable Talius Rollshutters and Habitat Screens, which are mounted on the outside of the windows and operate easily from inside the home.

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Talius Habitat Screens can reduce solar heat gain by 80% compared to curtains or blinds.

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As part of discoverboating.ca, Maple City Marine instantly connects its boaters and interested browsers to the newest watercraft, boating tips and tales of life on the water. People considering a boat, engine or accessory purchase can benefit from the knowledge of three generations of the Rule family and their staff. “We can show you all of your options so that ultimately, you select the right boat,” Rob says. Ranking among Boating Industry’s Top 100 Dealers for the fifth consecutive year, Maple City Marine and its crew clearly know what they are doing.

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Whether it be for your garden, as a pool house, bunk house, or garden creating an outdoor room.

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Some of EuroSheds focal points are the quaint windows with flower boxes and shutters, rustic hinges and latches on the doors and rough cut pine boards stained to your choice of colour. Customers can select the stain to match the colours in their yard, or pick colours to accentuate nature. It creates elegance and ambiance in any yard.

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With the He-Sheds and She-Sheds men and women are able to create their own personal oasis in their gardens. Whether you are Put some into your landscape looking for a cozy, comfortable space for with a EuroShed HeartScape! reading, or a space to unwind after a long day, the options for these sheds are endless.

Often times, sheds that look good do not offer durability. This is definitely not the case with EuroSheds. Built out of solid pine wood, they are built to last several years. One EuroSheds Workshop and Display inch pine boards are used for the construc740 Morton Drive, Windsor, ON tion of the roof and the floor to provide solid strength in the areas of the shed that take a Pools By Angelo (On Display) lot of weight and weathering. Customers can 2950 Jefferson Blvd., Windsor, ON choose to have cement as their floor and take advantage of the no floor discount.

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DURING HIS STUDIES as a teenager at Lawrence Technological University, Art Ussoletti found himself becoming more and more immersed in the business of construction with his father Dominic’s company. Having the experience in his early twenties with various land developments and commercial projects with Ussoletti Construction, Art knew that he would take a broader business approach when venturing out on his own. With his father’s encouragement, he incorporated Titan Contracting Inc. in 1997.

“Wanting more out of myself and my business,” Art says he recalls the day in 2001 when he moved his home office, with the help of his wife Celina, to a small property in LaSalle. Within 18 months, the company had outgrown its space and moved to a larger location.

Just last year the family purchased property off of Walker Road at 2489 Seminole St. to meet the needs of the fast growing company now known as TCI Titan Contracting Inc. “Our move was very smooth due to the high level of energy and team work displayed by the entire Titan team,” says Art. “We would not be where we are today if it were not for their passion and dedication to the high standards we strive to maintain for our customers.”

With almost 35 years of construction experience, Art has seen many trends in this industry and knew what he wanted for the staff and customers in the new location. He and Celina took on the overhaul of the building. “We completely renovated the interior of this property to be able to present to our staff, our subcontractors and most importantly our customers a modern and beautiful office space that speaks volumes of Titan’s growth and capabilities,” Art says.

With his love of Industrial Steel and Celina’s vision for an open concept design with full glass office walls, the couple worked closely with the Helena Ventrella Design team to attain a space well worth the 20 plus year wait. Bringing on board the “best of the best” to assist them, the Ussolettis aligned with Vijay Vasantgadkar Architect, Crozier Baird Engineers, Eagle Heating & Cooling, Poirier Electric, Riverview Drywall, Colautti Flooring and Sunwing Structures.

“Now, in our new location,” Art says, “everywhere you turn you can touch and feel the steel, glass, wood and concrete to see how these materials can be used together for a stunning effect in commercial design.”

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ST. CLAIR COLLEGE CELEBRATES 50 Years of Excellence in Higher Education STORY BY BENNETT MOORE / PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY ST. CLAIR COLLEGE

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president, Dr. John A. Strasser, the College undertook an aggressive expansion plan to increase its footprint in Southwestern Ontario.

With growing enrolment, St. Clair added 13 new buildings to its infrastructure including an expanded student centre, the Ford Centre for Excellence in Manufacturing and the Anthony P. Toldo Centre for Applied Health Sciences dedicated to providing higher education to more than 2,000 students making St. Clair the largest educator of health sciences in the province.

Thanks to a unique partnership with the City of Windsor, in 2007 the Cleary International Centre became the St. Clair College Centre for the Arts heralding the College as the first post-secondary institution to have a campus in the heart of the city. The footprint was expanded with the addition of the MediaPlex at the corner of University Ave and Victoria Ave in 2010.

At the Chatham campus, new facilities including a HealthPlex, Trades & Technology Centre and the Mary Uniac Centre for Health Sciences have been a tremendous benefit to students improving campus life

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IT’S BEEN AN EXCITING 50 YEARS AT ST. CLAIR COLLEGE! The College has come a long way from its modest beginnings as the Western Ontario Institute of Technology (W.O.I.T.) with just 104 students to now hosting over 9,400 full time students at four campuses in Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent and ACE Acumen, an international education campus in Toronto.

W.O.I.T. opened its doors in 1958 in two rooms at the Mercer Street Public School where tuition for the year was $235. There were four programs to choose from; electronics, electrical, mechanics and chemistry. As the student body grew it was evident the Mercer Street facilities were not going to provide for long term growth. Thanks to William G. Davis, the Premier of Ontario in the mid 1960s, the concept of institutes of applied arts and technology was born and that made way in 1965 for the transformation from W.O.I.T. to St. Clair College of Applied Arts & Technology. St. Clair was one of 19 provincial colleges approved that year.

In September 1967, the College's first building was completed and 300 students commenced their college education at 2000 Talbot Road West. Within 10 short years, the College opened its permanent campus in Chatham on Grand Avenue, serving the community of Chatham-Kent.

During the 1970s the student body found many ways to enhance its education with active campus life and nothing could match the legendary tales of the ‘Griffin Hollow’ amphitheatre where students and the community were entertained by world famous musical acts like The Guess Who, Burton Cummings, B.B. King, Chuck Berry and Bob Seger.

Bill Totten is with St. Clair’s Retirees Association and says ‘Griffin Hollow’ was a great venue while it lasted.

“Many folks have very good memories of enjoyable evenings spent listening to some amazing acts, many well-known and some that became well-known later. ‘Griffin Hollow’ was at its peak in the mid 70s when the college was relatively new and the events there helped make a name for St. Clair College.”

Use of the amphitheatre gave way in 2001 to the College’s first student residence, Quittenton Hall. Named after St. Clair’s first president, Dr. Richard Quittenton, the residence offers more than 400 students a home away from home.

Fast forward to the turn of a new century. Under the leadership of the St. Clair’s fifth

Opposite page clockwise from far left: St. Clair College’s main campus entrance; groundbreaking for the main campus, 1965; St. Clair College President Patti France.

This page clockwise from left: St. Clair College Centre for the Arts; the new SportsPlex located on the main campus, Windsor; a crowd gathers at the amphitheatre; a bird’s eye view of the South Campus; Student Life Centre opening concert featuring the Arkells; the Anthony P. Toldo Centre for Applied Health Sciences building; St. Clair College sign located at Mercer Street.

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St. Clair has a rich history when it comes to sports, having won 81 OCAA championships and five national titles since 1967.

And a little known fact about that first season; the men’s basketball team wore red uniforms handed down to them from the W.O.I.T. Tech Hawks as the Saints ’green and gold’ jerseys weren’t delivered in time for the inaugural game.

To further boost the athletics program the one-of-a-kind SportsPlex was opened in the fall of 2014.

Home of the Saints Athletics program, the facility offers a 100,000 square foot fitness centre, three gymnasiums and has been called “the envy of colleges across the province”.

The most recent addition to the campus in Windsor is the new Student Life Centre which had its grand opening in February with a show from Juno Award winning Canadian rockers the Arkells. More than 600 excited students turned out to the event and Student Representative Council President (SRC), Jeff Rousseau, says it could not have gone any better.

“It’s a great indication for the future of this facility. Everyone was extremely impressed with the quality of sound and with the venue itself, including the band. The SRC is thrilled to add a new space for students to study, meet up with friends or enjoy some live entertainment. In some ways it’s ‘Griffin Hollow’ reborn.”

There’s no telling what’s in store for St. Clair in the next 50 years, however the sixth president of the College, Patti France, says the focus will remain on providing top notch education in world class facilities.

“I’m really looking forward to building on our partnerships with business, industry, public institutions and agencies, not only as donors and supporters, but as active participants in the educational process. Our goal is to obtain ‘real-world’ opportunities for our students in all academic programs fostering a rejuvenation of cooperativeformat education.”

Since becoming the College’s first female president on September 1, 2015 France says it’s been exciting to be part of a new era at St. Clair.

“We’ve seen the successful culmination of several major negotiations and projects. Our training partnership with Premier Aviation, the transfer of the Valiant Centre to become the new St. Clair College Skilled Trades

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And we launched our community-wide celebration of our 50th anniversary. 2017, to-date, has been a very exciting year for the college.”

During its 50 year history, St. Clair has graduated more than 95,000 alumni who have moved on to contribute to communities across the country and around the world.

And now it’s time to celebrate that!

President of the St. Clair College Alumni Association, Tom Malanfant, says the events planned are not to be missed.

“We are very excited to see as many alumni as possible during our Homecoming Weekend. We’ve got numerous events and activities scheduled. Make plans now to attend so you aren’t disappointed. St. Clair College is 50 years strong and many of you were a part of that success. So come and celebrate that success and reconnect with other alumni.”

The Alumni Association has an amazing Homecoming Weekend planned to help mark St. Clair’s 50th anniversary.

Festivities kick off with the free ‘Sights and Sounds’ Welcome Event Friday, May 19 at the St. Clair College Main Campus from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm. Those in attendance can enjoy the sounds of the Windsor Symphony Youth Quartet and take a walk down memory lane as they tour the campus.

Saturday, May 20 is jam packed with the ‘Alumni and Friends Golf Tournament’ as well as the ‘Vintage On All Levels’ dinner party.

Golfers tee off at Roseland Golf Course with a 9 am shotgun start followed by hors d’oeuvres and prizes at the clubhouse.

‘Vintage on All Levels’ gets underway that evening at 5:30 pm at the St. Clair College Centre for the Arts. The night will be chalked full of things to do including a jazz bar, the Dueling Pianos, dinner and dancing as well as a fireworks show over Windsor’s waterfront to cap the night off.

And if that wasn’t enough, a ‘50th Anniversary Brunch’ is planned for Sunday, May 21 at the Centre for the Arts as well.

Seating starts at 11 am. The Centre’s famous brunch buffet is sure to please everyone.

Please come join St. Clair College for this momentous occasion! For more about each event as well as ticket information head to WLM www.stclaircollege.ca/scc50/events.

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Shibley Righton LLP has been known, for many years, for the high standards of its corporate commercial solicitors and for the superb advocacy skills of its litigators.

There is strong sense of coordination and integration among our practice groups, individual lawyers, and staff. Our approach to doing business is consistent throughout the firm and we work as a team.

Our Business Law Group practitioners aspire to be "trusted advisors" to our diverse client-base of multinationals and small-tomid-sized enterprises, crown corporations and public institutions, which receive excellent legal counsel and strategic business advice.

A very diverse team of litigators form our Civil Litigation Group.

Their practices lead them to appear before a full spectrum of provincial, federal and appellate Courts, Boards and Tribunals, where they maintain the great reputation and advocacy traditions established by our past and present litigators.

The firm is well renowned for its Education and Public Law Group, whose nine lawyers stand head- and-shoulders above any law firm in Canada in the important field of Education Law. But high flyers aside, the "meat and potatoes" of any major law firm is in delivering, day-in and day-out, on the typical legal issues facing businesses and individuals. That we do, with top lawyers in sixteen practice groups, covering most areas of substantive law.

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GOLDEN DAYS ON THE ISLAND OF BALI STORY KAREN PATON-EVANS / PHOTOGRAPHY BY PAM AND BILL SENEY GAME FOR NEARLY ANYTHING, Windsor travelers Pam and Bill Seney left behind the golden domes and stilt houses of Brunei to continue their explorations of Southeast Asia. On Thurs., Apr. 21st, 2016 they flew to Bali, a paradise island floating between the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

Rimmed with beaches and coral reefs and peaked with forested volcanic mountains, the Indonesian island is home to devout Hindus. It is also the playground of vacationers who want to party, meditate or, like the Seneys, tour the temples, artists’ village, rice padi fields and Monkey Forests.

After a night’s rest at the Grand Aston Bali Beach Resort, the Seneys eagerly joined their guide.

First stop was Taman Ayun, the temple of Mengwi.

Surrounded by a large moat representing the ocean, the temple complex was built in 1634 by the King of Mengwi, I Gusti Agung Anom. The tiered towers of

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multiple temple shrines symbolize the people’s reverence of their deified noble ancestors. Meaning Beautiful Garden, Taman Ayun was intended as a unifying symbol for the Mengwi royalty and their subjects. The complex was restored in 1937.

The temple’s tranquility soon wore off with Pam’s increasing excitement as her tour neared the Alas Kedaton Monkey Forest and Sanctuary, 25 km northeast of Denpasar, the island’s provincial capital city. The centrepiece of the forest is a moss covered temple, Pura Dalem Kahyangan Kedaton. A Hindu high priest built the temple to bring together Bali’s Hindu sects.

Dense with nutmeg trees, the forest is a habitat for flying fox fruit bats and three large monkey families of wild grey long-tail macaques. Both mammals are considered sacred and so live unharmed by humans.

About 1,000 monkeys swim daily and eat nutmegs in the sanctuary.

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Pam joined other tourists in buying bananas for her furry friends. “The monkeys are all over the place. They would jump on my shoulders and head,” she says.

“I was in heaven!”

Respectful of the equally sacred fruit bats, Pam donned a colourful Balinese ceremonial outfit and held a preserved flying fox, the world’s largest species of bat that with a wingspan up to 1.5 metres.

The wonderful day concluded at the Tanah Lot temple, perched on a rock in the Indian Ocean. A manmade bridge connects the rock to the mainland. “It was low tide so we could walk right out to the temple,” Bill says.

Although 89% of Indonesia’s 250 million people are Muslim, more than 80% of Bali’s 4.2 million citizens are Hindu. In addition to Siva, Brahma and Vishnu, Balinese Hindus also have deities belonging to their own religious branch. “The Balinese Hindus have 33 names for God in total,” Bill notes.

Canang sari, daily offerings of flowers, rice and money, are made in gratitude to God for peace given to the world and in the hope that the family will be blessed with prosperity and good health. The offerings are often left on the ground or placed in pillars.

The Seneys enjoyed a day of relaxation on Sat., Apr. 23, swimming in their hotel’s pool and getting massages for $6 CDN on the beach.

Sunday morning, the couple were on their way to the Ubud District. “There

Clockwise from top above: A Balinese dancer performs the Tari Kecak dance, also called the Monkey Chant or Fire dance; built on a rock formation in the Indian Ocean, Tanah Lot temple is linked by a bridge over a natural rock overpass connected to the Bali’s mainland; Windsorite Pam Seney, dressed in traditional Balinese garb, spans the wings of a preserved flying fox fruit bat; the ornately carved entrance to Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave) leads to a sacred bathing pool; an artist uses bamboo pencils to create his drawing in Ubud, Bali's major arts and culture district.

This page, clockwise from left: Perched on Pam’s shoulder, a long-tailed macaque enjoys a banana the Windsor traveler gave him; a large moat, signifying the ocean, encompasses the temple of Taman Ayun; Bill is assisted with tying his sarong before he is permitted to enter a healing temple dedicated to the god Vishnu; Taman Ayun is a temple built in 1634 by the King of Mengwi, I Gusti Agung Anom; Tanah Lot temple is surrounded by ocean waters when the tide is in; when it is out, visitors and the devout can walk up the stone steps to the temple.

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Bill adds, “It’s the centre of art and culture for Bali and Indonesia. The artwork is beyond anything you’ve ever dreamed.

Some of the wood carvings take up to eight months to complete, using crocodile wood, hibiscus, ebony, mahogany, sandalwood and teak.”

“The artists use bamboo pencils of different sizes, not brushes. There are thousands of pictures available for purchase,” says Pam. Next door to the stone sculptors’ studio, the couple paused for the most interesting coffee break they’ve ever experienced. “We purchased four cups of Kopi Luwak coffee for about $25,” says Bill. Touted as the planet’s most expensive coffee, the beans are ingested by a civet, an Indonesian cat-like animal. After the civet passes the beans through its digestive system, the coffee is collected and prepared for adventurous java lovers. “It was really good,” Bill maintains.

Ever exotic, Bali intrigued the Seneys with the Yeh Pulu (Water Bowl) Temple where farmers pray to the rice goddess for good harvests. At the 11th century Goa Gajah, (Elephant Cave), the Windsorites entered through a carved creature’s huge open mouth. “It’s a sacred Hindu cave with healing bathing pools,” Pam says.

More wild long-tailed macaques were ready for Pam to hand out bananas in the sacred Monkey Forest of Ubud. Sprawling over approximately 10 hectares and lush with at least 115 different species of trees, the forest is home to 340 monkeys and is the site of the Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal temple, a Holy Spring bathing temple and another temple.

“Spectacular scenery, beautiful stone walkways and bridges, an unreal banyan formation of three trees” impressed Bill. “It reminded me of Watt Temple in Cambodia – a calming, relaxing place.”

Quite a contrast to Ubud Village, where visitors shopped at the busy Ubud art market for handicrafts.

In the middle of the village is Puri Saren Agung, the Royal Ubud Palace from where Ubud was ruled from the late 1800’s until World War II. The Seneys peered through the ornately curving gates to see the palace, now a centre of art and culture.

Thrilled by their dramatic surroundings, Pam and Bill lunched at the Talisman Restaurant on a cliff overlooking a ravine and waterfall.

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The couple stayed overnight at Plataran Ubud, a hotel surrounded by rice fields and tropical forest. “The unique location was unlike anything we have seen,” Pam says.

Proving the world is indeed small, she encountered a Windsor woman at the pool.

The Seneys appreciated the hotel’s rock wall of images revealing Ubud traditions: the burial ceremony; dancing; farmers in the rice fields; prayers and offerings; and the morning market.

Bill and Pam wrapped themselves (with some professional help) in sarongs to enter a small healing temple dedicated to the god Vishnu, one of the principal deities of Hinduism. The Windsorites stood beneath a shower-like waterfall for purification and healing.

Afterward, they walked through rice padi fields, closely listening to their guide explain that Bali rice cultivation began over 2,000 years ago; the current irrigation methods have been employed for at least 1,000 years.

In Bali, rice is more than a crop, it is an integral part of the people’s culture. “The rice is harvested two to three times per year and is the main dietary staple,” Bill explains.

Keen to see how local villagers live, the Seneys visited a home and learned that three families reside in separate quarters inside one house. “Every house of three has its own beautiful, magnificent temple,” says Pam. “Their kitchens are very rustic and in a separate building.”

With no social welfare in place, “people who can’t work don’t eat, unless they have family to help them,” Bill observes.

“Dancing is heavily rooted in Bali’s culture,” he says. Children begin dance lessons at age 6 as part of their school education. “It was neat to see them learn the Hindu dances.”

The country’s oldest type of performing arts, traditional dances are either sacred (Wali), which can only be performed by specific dancers, or entertainment (Bebalihan), which are danced at celebrations or to welcome guests.

The Seneys were mesmerized by the Hindu dance presentations they were privileged to see: Kecak Dance, the story of Rama, Sita and the Golden Deer; Sanghyang Jaran Dance, which was danced around and in the fire of coconut husks; and Sanghyang Dedari Dance, performed to drive away evil spirits.

Feeling culturally satiated, the Seneys embarked on the final leg of their Indonesian trip. Read of their encounters in Labuan, Lombok and the dragons’ Komodo Island in WLM an upcoming issue of Windsor Life.

Elevating Commercial Services with BUSINESS ELITE MEMBERS PRIVILEGES AT REAUME CHEVROLET/BUICK/GMC, every commercial client is a Business Elite Member, a complementary privilege with benefits. WindsorEssex County’s only Business Elite Dealership was awarded the distinction by General Motors. “We received the accolade because of our people, processes and culture,” says Carl Bendig, the dealership’s commercial manager.

Offered to registered businesses with at least one company vehicle, Business Elite status entitles members to benefits including: priority standing for the next available service bay; a commercial demo vehicle to drive while the vehicle is being serviced; courtesy transportation if a commercial demo is not available; and access to towing services.

Meticulous cleaning of the serviced vehicle is also available for a reasonable fee in Reaume’s professional Detailing Centre.

Dedicated Business Elite staff look after customers’ commercial needs, meeting first with Craig MacLachlan, the Business Elite service consultant.

The dealership just built him a new office to enable him to take even greater care of commercial clients.

“Because we take the time to listen to vehicle owners and drivers, we know what our customers do with their trucks and other commercial vehicles in the field. That allows us to better advise them on maintenance, expected longevity and their next purchase or lease,” Carl explains.

Appreciating that businesspeople are busy, Reaume’s commercial sales specialists gladly bring vehicles to the customer’s place of business to inspect and try out, when the customer doesn’t have time to visit the dealership.

“Reaume Chevrolet/Buick/GMC offers one of the best inventories of commercial and work ready vehicles,” Carl says. With expertise in vans, cutaways, chassis cabs, pickups and vocation-specific upfits, “we stock work-ready trucks onsite.” Should the customer require a vehicle that Reaume doesn’t have, the commercial salespeople can custom order it to the business’ specifications.

To ensure Business Elite Members and their vehicles receive top flight service, “we specifically hired local talent - people who truly have the skills and desire to help our customers,” says Carl.

Business Elite team of specialists, top(l-r): Jeremy Beaulieu, Bryan Chauvin, Carl Bendig, Craig MacLachlan. Bottom: Josh Beaudoin.

Support staff streamline the dealership’s communication for swift, direct and convenient service.

Commercial vehicle technicians have experience in body related issues such as wiring, hydraulics and other related components. Carl says, “We rounded out our team to be the best.”

The dealership itself has been upgraded. Substantial investments were recently made in equipment and facilities, including bigger hoists, a state of the art alignment rack system, bigger doors, new lighting and – for customers’ convenience - later hours.

An Express Lane pilot project was initiated last year to minimize customers’ wait time. The technicians can do an oil change and four tire rotation in the same bay in under 45 minutes.

Operating an auto dealership in LaSalle since 1931, the Reaume family want their neighbours in town and surrounding communities to have positive, memorable experiences every time. Everyone on the Reaume team strives to make that happen through its customer-centred approach.

“Part of being different is learning from the best practices of other leaders. We even took a course with Disney,” Carl says. “We are trying to emulate their success.”

Whether the customer is buying a fleet of trucks for business or a personal vehicle, the Reaume Chevrolet/Buick/GMC team upholds the dealership’s three slogans: We Make Car Buying EASY. A Tradition of Trust since 1931. You’ll Feel Right at Home at Reaume.

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SHADE YOUR EYES TO PROTECT THEM FROM THE SUN SPRING IS HERE AND SUMMER IS ON ITS WAY. Rather than squinting in the sunlight to see the flowers blooming and sailboats tacking on Lake St. Clair, ensure everyone in your family has proper sunglasses.

This season’s freshest looks in prescription and non-prescription sunglasses are now in at South Windsor Vision Care. Relocated to the Grand Marais Medical Centre over a year ago, the thriving practice welcomes new patients.

The optometrists, Dr. Louisa Minardi and Dr. Dianna Minardi, are twin sisters who graduated together in 2006 from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. The optician is Darcia Favot, who graduated from Georgian College in 1980.

In order to maintain their patients’ healthy eyes, Dr. Dianna and Dr. Louisa encourage good sun protection for all ages.

Precise, caring and friendly, the doctors take their time with patients. “We want the process to be enjoyable,” says Dr. Dianna.

“We strive to help everyone who comes to our office.” The optometrists perform comprehensive eye exams, diabetic eye exams and contact lens fittings.

“It is very important to be proactive and protect our eyes,” says Dr. Louisa. Sun exposure can increase the risk of many eye conditions, such as cataracts and growths on the eye. “Certain prescription medications can even make us more sensitive to UV. When the weather is overcast or cloudy, we are still at risk of UV and need to protect our eyes.”

“Don’t forget about your kids; it is especially important for children to protect their eyes because they tend to spend more time outside,” says Dr. Dianna. Vision is a vital tool in learning and thus makes it imperative to take care of eyes at every age.

Good quality sunglasses and hats can help to reduce UV exposure on spring and summer days.

The eyewear boutique at South Windsor Vision Care dispenses sunglasses, both prescription and nonprescription, as well as ophthalmic eyeglasses, and contact lenses. “Ray Ban, Prada, Miu

Miu, Vogue, Coach, Michael Kors, Burberry, Dolce and Gabbana and Versace are some of the brands that we carry for kids, teens and adults,” says Darcia.

Patients and people with prescriptions from other optometrists are welcome to check out the selection and discuss options with Darcia.

“We take pride in educating patients on the latest technology available in lens design,” says Dr. Louisa.

Sunglasses can either be polarized or tinted. Polarized lenses reduce glare by blocking reflected light because they have a special filter built into them. As a result, polarized lenses provide exceptional clarity and great comfort. Tinted lenses are dipped in a dye to reach the darkness that the patient desires. These lenses can decrease glare and improve Left picture is image through the naked eye; right picture is image through a contrast in many different types of polarized lens. weather conditions.

For patients’ convenience, South Windsor Vision Care is open weekdays, some evenings and some weekends. “Oftentimes taken for granted, our vision is one of our most important senses and the window to our world,” says Dr. Louisa. “Give us a call to book your next appointment, or stop by to see our wide selection of eyewear. We are here to provide quality eyecare and eye protection.”

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specializes in vintage-inspired women’s wear, designed at her studio at 3032 Church St., Windsor and produced locally. Dilly Daisy clothing can be found at The Other Bird at 131 Elliott St. W., Windsor; Lady Blackbird Boutique at 44 Fourth St., Chatham; and online at dillydaisy.com. 519-566-2403.

50 employees and over 48 years of experience and over 8 million square feet of Industrial commercial and institutional projects in Windsor/Essex County, Rosati has assembled a vast portfolio of projects and customers.

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DIONNE ORTHODONTICS Creating healthy smiles for over 30 years, Dr. Dennis Dionne is excited to be celebrating his 20th year in orthodontics. The certified orthodontic specialist (pictured with his wife, Carolyn) and his staff at the progressive Dionne Orthodontics practice provide care for all ages. The new patient exam and ongoing oral growth and development

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ATHENA AND PILLAR OF OUR COMMUNITY WINNERS AT THE BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS Patti France (left), president of St. Clair College, was recognized with the Athena Award at the WindsorEssex Regional Chamber of Commerce 27th Annual Business Excellence Awards on Apr. 19th. Carol Derbyshire (right), executive director at the Hospice of Windsor & Essex County Inc., received the Pillar of Our Community award. John Fairley, St. Clair College’s vice president of college communications and community relations as well as host of Face To Face on Windsor Cogeco Cable, was on hand to congratulate the winners at the award gala hosted at Caesars Windsor. stclaircollege.ca or thehospice.ca.

THE HUNGRY POOCH Windsor’s first raw pet food shop, The Hungry Pooch, transitioned from a homebased business to a storefront on Feb. 6th. Located at 1243 Grand Marais Rd. W., pets and their people attended the grand opening party on Mar. 11th.

Owner and raw feeding expert Alina Sherman consults with pet parents, discussing their dog’s or cat’s dietary issues and rehabilitation through raw food.

The Hungry Pooch stocks 15 proteins that are hormone and antibiotic free from Canadian brands including Big Country Raw and Bold/Mega Raw. DIY ingredients are also available. Online shopping, home delivery schedule and store hours are at thehungrypooch.com. 519-915-9933.

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HIRAM WALKER, the store clerk who became a whisky baron and amassed a fortune after inviting the world to drink his Canadian Club, wanted a headquarters worthy of the fine whisky’s stature.

He looked to international architecture for inspiration. Something that would impress visitors and employees but not look wholly out of place on the Detroit River shoreline. It was, after all, the 1890s in Walkerville, the orderly Ontario village of Hiram’s creation.

The Detroit firm of Mason and Rice was engaged to design the new Hiram Walker & Sons Main Office Building in the style of an Italianate manor. Known as the Canadian Club Heritage Center in recent years, it was gracefully constructed of mellow red brick, accented with formal pediments and filigreed wrought iron gates.

The head draftsman, Albert Kahn, who had studied architecture in Europe and had not yet achieved his repute as an architect, created the stunning interiors, with carved paneling, ornate fireplaces and fluted columns. Built in just two years, the doors opened in 1894.

At the time, the headquarters would have astounded the people of Walkerville. Families living in the compact workers’ rowhouses some blocks away must have been awed by such magnificence.

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Tours End At The Canadian Club Heritage Center

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STORY BY KAREN PATON-EVANS

Clockwise from top left: A double stone staircase sweeps around a fountain and up to the front door of the Canadian Club Heritage Center; an archived photo shows the building’s appearance from Riverside Drive East; a contemporary fountain is the focal point on the terrace; Al Capone and other rumrunners used to cut deals to buy Canadian Club whisky in a brick walled room in the headquarter’s lower level; Canadian Club whiskies are invitingly lined up in the tasting room; a portrait of Hiram Walker is displayed over a fireplace mantel in the headquarters.

“Hiram Walker had a lot of good friends and business associates that would come from around the world to see him in his 16th century Italian Renaissance building. Today, what is known as the waterfront garden area was actually the front of the building. Because there were no automobiles everyone would arrive by boat and he would meet and greet them with a glass of Canadian Club whisky – a toast to their visit,” says the Canadian Club team.

When it came down to it, Hiram was not a king in his palace; he was a working man at his place of business, joined in professional endeavours with three of his sons. Before returning by ferry to his downtown Detroit home each night, Hiram had much to oversee.

Before he built an international reputation for fine whisky, Hiram had to build a distillery.

Frustrated by American liquor regulations, he looked across the Detroit River, where land

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was inexpensive. He chose the area where Walker Road and Riverside Drive East would someday meet and envisioned a purpose built town to support his ventures.

The entrepreneur set his men to clearing some of the initial 468 acres he purchased.

By 1858, Hiram was 42 years old and glad to see two years’ effort had yielded the start of his community. In good order, the distillery, flour mill and workers’ homes were built.

Hiram personally determined who was suited to living and working in his community. The bustling hamlet of Walkerton evolved to the postal village of Walkerville in 1869.

A church with a day school, ferry house, barbershop, waterworks, lumber and coal yards, firemen’s hall, retail shops, Walkerville Music Hall and other buildings were constructed. More rowhouses, duplexes and large houses soon filled in empty lots on Hiram’s master plan.

To meet the growing demand for Walker spirits, Hiram continued to expand the distillery’s physical infrastructure. Whisky was the lifeblood that established Walkerville as one of Canada’s most desirable places to live.

Ill health began plaguing Hiram in the 1880s. He died in 1899, leaving son Edward Chandler Walker in charge of the family’s holdings. This Edward did until his own death in 1915.

According to the Canadian Club team, “Hiram Walker’s two grandsons inherited the company and the building in 1919.

They both were the last of the family to work there until they sold the company in 1926.”

Perhaps it was these two Walker men who met confidentially with unsavoury customers in a private, brick walled room in the lower level of the Hiram Walker & Sons Main Office Building. In its more current history as the Canadian Club Heritage Center, the room is known as the Speakeasy. A lifesized cardboard image of Al Capone grins near the bar. He and other smugglers shook hands over mutually lucrative deals with the distillers during the American prohibition of the manufacture, sale or transportation of intoxicating liquors for beverage purposes, effective 1920 to 1933.

About the same period, the Ontario Temperance Act prohibited the consumption of alcohol, but liquor could be manufactured for export. With the Detroit River on its front step, Hiram Walker & Sons was ideally situated.

“It is true that several meetings were

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Canadian Club earned the distinction of being the #1 smuggled whisky in the U.S. Knockoff distillers gave similar sounding names to their own inferior whiskies. To help protect the true brand, Canadian Club distributors encouraged patrons to ask for Canadian Club by name at bars.

In 1926, Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd. belonged to Harry C. Hatch, who merged it with his other distillery to form Hiram Walker-Gooderham & Worts Limited.

The company Hiram founded exchanged hands numerous times over the years. Since 2005, the Hiram Walker distillery in Windsor has been owned by international distiller Pernod Ricard, which makes Canadian Club under contract for Beam Suntory.

Pernod Ricard also owns the Canadian Club Brand Center and has been leasing it to Beam Suntory, which made it available for tours, whisky tastings, mixology classes, scavenger hunts, weddings and other events.

Approximately 15,000 visitors came annually. “The Heritage Center was used to showcase the brand’s rich history, innovative production process and display brand artifacts,” says the Canadian Club team.

Sadly, access to one of Windsor’s most architecturally significant buildings is no longer possible.

In February 2017, the community was surprised to learn the Canadian Club Heritage Center was closing. Final tours ended in March; private functions already booked to Dec. 31st, 2017 will be honoured.

“Canadian Club does not own the building; it is a rented facility so we do not know how it will be utilized” after closing, says the Canadian Club team.

The brand assets inside the Heritage Center building do belong to Canadian Club, including seven Group of Seven art pieces, Hiram’s bronze sculpture given to him by the residents of the town of Walkerville on his 74th birthday, Hiram’s grandfather clock, a signal canon dating to 1650, a table from a monastery in France circa 1780 and a number of soapstones. The team says, “We plan to continue utilizing those items to help promote the brand’s rich history and heritage, and to support the Windsor community.”

The team maintains “the Heritage Center was just one piece to the brand’s local presence. We will continue to focus on what has always been our number one priority – producing the world’s best tasting Canadian whisky – which will still be produced at the WLM Windsor distillery.”

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Dare to Lead The City of Windsor Prepares for Memorial Cup Festivities

will be off loaded half an hour later. From there, military personnel will parade it up Ouellette Avenue to the Essex County War Memorial in City Hall Square for a special ceremony.

It’ll be on display in the City Hall lobby from 7:45 pm to 9 pm, so those interested will be allowed to get a close-up view.

The WFCU Centre will be the hub of numerous inter-active displays and activities.

While the main bowl will be the site of nine exciting hockey games in a round-robin tournament, the three community ice pads and gymnasium are being transformed into Fan Zones for guests who feel like trying something different, for free! The MOPAR Fan ZONE will feature the sale of CHL merchandise along with displays from local and national organizations that have partnered with the Spitfire organization for Memorial Cup events.

As an added incentive, guests will be able to test their hockey skills with a variety of challenges.

The gymnasium will be the site of the City Expo zone, a place where visitors will be able to check out where the competition has come from, thanks to grade 5 and 6 elementary school students representing the 60 cities that comprise the Canadian Hockey League, will display projects highlighting their cities.

So you’d like to rock? Don’t miss the fun of live entertainment at the Molson Canadian Hockey House right next door. The cream of the local bands will be performing throughout the tournament beginning with ‘Greatest Hits Live’ on Friday May 19th. You’ll also be able to catch performances by Ciao, The Mud Men, Dream Catcher, Time Live, United Snakes, White Noise, Mistaken Identity, The Soul Shakers and Nemesis.

For those interested in our city’s military contributions – and there are many – the Cpl. A.P. Grenon and Canadian Veterans Memorial rink is a must visit. Along with historical and interactive displays, visitors will be able to check out military vehicles and pieces from the Canadian Historical Aircraft Association. Interesting hockey history from our area will be supplied by Riverside Minor Hockey and the Hockey Hall of Fame. All fan zones will be open from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm and again from 4 pm to 7:30 pm. Log on to mastercardmemorialcup.ca for more facts and figures and make sure you check out the commemorative brochures which are now available in various businesses, hotels and

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THE MASTERCARD MEMORIAL CUP in Windsor…much more than hockey – it’s promising to be an event!

From the time the coveted junior hockey trophy arrives in the city on May 18th to the championship game 10 days later, there will be things to see and do for every member of the family. You don’t have to be a hockey fan to enjoy the festivities which begin with official opening ceremonies at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts on Thursday May 18th at 3:15 pm. Special guests at the banquet will include former Ottawa 67s goalie and current Toronto Maple Leafs broadcaster Jim Ralph, along with players, coaches and officials representing the four participating teams in the Memorial Cup tournament, representatives from the Canadian Hockey League, sponsors and community organizers. John Fairley of St. Clair College and Windsor Spitfires legend Adam Graves will be Masters of Ceremony…so you’re guaranteed a good time! And if you have a large party that wants to attend, tables of ten are available by calling 519-254-5000 ext. 250 or by emailing gregg@windsor2017.com.

The cup’s arrival, itself, is promising to be somewhat of a spectacle…with the public invited to be there free of charge. Appropriately titled “Witness the Legacy: The Memorial Cup Arrival”, the historic trophy will arrive on the riverfront at Dieppe Gardens on board the Canadian Coast Guard patrol vessel Private Robertson V.C. at 6 pm and

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But there’s more. As Steve Horne, Event Manager 2017 Memorial Cup Host Organizing Committee explains: “We’re taking the Memorial Cup experience to the community. Plans are to visit all 10 wards each morning of the tournament days, and between 1 and 3 in the afternoon, we’ll be taking the cup to various destinations in the municipalities that fall under the umbrella of Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island. We truly want to bring the experience to people that might not have a chance to get down to the WFCU Centre.” Check the website for full details on the destinations, visiting times, ticket prices and packages that can be bought.

Of course, the reason for all the hoopla is the 4-team Mastercard Memorial Cup round robin tournament which will see the best of three leagues competing for the prized trophy – the Ontario Hockey League, the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and the Western Hockey league.

Hometown fans of the Spitfires will have plenty to cheer about since the host club will be playing in at least three of the games, including the opener on Friday May 19th. All contests get underway at 7 pm and all will be played on the WFCU ice surface in an arena which has been described as one of the finest venues on the Ontario Hockey League circuit. At the same time, Windsor will be thrust into the Canadian spotlight since all games are being televised by Rogers Sportsnet and TVA Sports.

It’s hard to predict what the economic impact of the Memorial Cup festivities will be…but one thing is certain. It will be positive. Area businesses are putting their best foot forward and restaurants and clubs are sparing no expense to ensure that patrons get the royal treatment.

When it’s all said and done, a new Canadian Junior Hockey champion will have been crowned and many tired, happy people who spent nearly two weeks of their lives getting to know our area, eating great food and meeting some of the friendliest people on the planet, will return to their homes armed with pleasant memories. Kudos to the Windsor Spitfire organization, the city of Windsor and community leaders for putting on a first-class show….one I’m sure that’ll be remembered for a long time.

As one hockey insider aptly put it: “You don’t even have to know how to spell hockey WLM and still enjoy the Memorial Cup!”

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Both are convenient spots for people to dash in for pool chemicals or to take their time checking out pools and spas, as well as outdoor furniture, home décor and gift items.

Designing, selling and installing pools, Margaret says, “If you can dream it up, we can build it.” Inground, aboveground and onground pools provide homeowners with loads of options in a wide range of prices. “The important thing is that you get exactly what you want.”

To help homeowners visualize the pool as it will look in the yard, Blue Water Pools & Spas offers a virtual 3D design service.

An indoor or outdoor spa is also in demand for the backyard retreat.

Blue Water Pools & Spas has the full line made by Master Spas for recreation, relaxation, wellness and exercise. For example, the Healthy Living Hot Tub uses heat and the element of massage to create hydrotherapy that eases stiffness and aches, relieves stress and boosts the natural healing response.

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“We are excited to announce our new Blue Water Pools & Spas app that lets you arrange home delivery of water balancing chemicals,” Margaret says. “Pool and spa ownership should be enjoyable. We strive to also make it easy.”

That extends to browsing for furniture, décor and gifts. “Find what appeals to you at bluewaterpools.ca and then pick it up at one of our stores,” says Margaret.

Funky, elegant and whimsical, the great selection of gift items and home décor includes beach and nautical themed art; weathered signs; antique style mirrors; LED lanterns; and toss pillows in a trendy array of colours and patterns.

Patio and poolside furniture encompasses a wide scope of styles in aluminum, cast metal, wood and weather resistant wicker.

Choosing a seat for one is fun with such interesting options as an Adirondack chair in a primary hue, a curvaceous contemporary chaise lounge or the gently swaying Dream Chair Hammock.

For gathering people together, there are sectionals, sofas, loveseats, armchairs and ottomans made of all weather resin wicker, softened with fabric cushions.

Standing up to the elements, the furnishings are smart in looks and engineering. For instance, the Brantwood sectional’s seat bottoms and the coffee table top’s lift up for cushion storage.

“Live the resort lifestyle at home,” Margaret encourages. “We have everything to LEAMINGTON make it happen.”

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One of the things that differentiates Lakeview from other schools is its highly qualified passionate teachers.

Dedicated Faculty “We are very fortunate to have a dedicated faculty who continuously cultivate their personal love of learning into building a warm and nurturing environment. Mediocrity is not acceptable here. Together we look at what makes a student special and promote it,” says Prof. Maureen Harris, Head of School.

Many of the faculty are accomplished outside of teaching at Lakeview. This includes an artist, an athlete, and a musician. “Our faculty are excited about teaching and this excitement and energy trickles down to the students. The Lakeview environment allows teachers to take initiatives that ultimately benefits the students.”

then designs individualized exercises to target precise areas of learning. The goal of this program is to develop effective, confident and self-directed learners for life. It’s individualized, it's targeted and it boosts brain power!

Technology Technology plays a significant role in learning at Lakeview. In addition to laptops, Smartboards and Apple TV, every student has an iPad as a learning tool. Students are introduced to coding from Grade One. Robotics is introduced to the older students as a tool to teach math, science and technology.

Culinary Program The Culinary program is offered at the Middle School. Every week students decide what to cook, how to cook it, how much it costs to feed the class and how long it needs to be cooked.

From start to finish, including cleanup, the children are accountable!

Modern Languages Modern languages are introduced beginning in pre-school and continuing throughout the years.

Children explore creativity through various mediums in music and the arts. They also participate in wellness programs, healthy living choices, athletics, environmental and out-door learning classrooms.

Teacher Training Centre Faculty are committed and experienced holding Bachelor of Education degrees and/or International Baccalaureate (IB) and Montessori certifications. Lakeview is also an accredited Montessori Teaching School, accepting teacher candidates from around the world. The globally recognized AMS teaching certification is offered to university and ECE graduates with course hours scheduled on weekends and evenings.

Qualification At Lakeview, teachers understand and appreciate that every student learns differently.

They work collaboratively to create learning environments that teach to the level of every student. The curriculum is unique to each child’s ability. Students are not just a number at Lakeview. Teachers know each student by name. An individually-focused education is offered at this contemporary, progressive school.

Small Classes Low student teacher ratios ensure that students are given the optimal, intimate environment to thrive. The school also produces proven results with students consistently rating above the national average in standardized testing. Lakeview’s Middle School curriculum follows the I.B. Middle Years Program guidelines and 100% of students who apply to local IB Programmes are accepted.

Differentiated Learning Lakeview offers exceptional programming that is not available at other schools. This includes the Arrowsmith Program for students with differentiated learning styles. Through careful assessment, Arrowsmith creates an individual learning profile for each student and

The Future Belongs To Those Who Prepare For It Today The faculty at Lakeview are committed to nurturing and supporting all students in reaching their full potential. To find out more about this intellectual adventure, contact Prof. Harris at (519) 735-5005 to schedule a tour. Visit lakeviewmontessori.ca for more information.

To discuss anything, contact Prof. Maureen Harris at 519.735.5005 x122 or mharris@lakeviewmontessori.ca 13797 Riverside Dr. E., Tecumseh, ON., N8N 1B5 www.lakeviewmontessori.ca

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Oasis The award winning Lakeshore Oasis Town Centre – located in one of Canada’s fastest growing communities - is being revitalized by a local new owner with an impressive record for success.

The Rosati Group, which design-built Lakeshore Oasis in 2008 for an unaffiliated commercial development company, bought the medical and retail complex last summer. “We have always been very proud of our workmanship on this project. When we learned Lakeshore Oasis was available for purchase, we embraced the opportunity,” says Tony Rosati, co-owner of the Rosati Group.

“At the time, there was a healthy rate of occupancy. However, we believe this is a prime development that has not yet reached its full potential. With numerous vacant, move in ready units waiting for tenants and nearly four acres of ready to build pad sites, there is plenty of space to accommodate many more healthcare providers and businesses,” Tony says.

Strategically located on Advance Boulevard immediately south of the E.C. Row Expressway and west of Patillo Road, between Tecumseh and the Lakeshore communities, Lakeshore Oasis is beautifully designed, with intimate streets lined with trees and individualized storefronts inspired by heritage architecture. A landscaped boulevard, park benches and a water fountain in the complex’s square invite strolling and relaxing. There is also ample free parking.

“This place is more than a commercial hub; it is the nearest thing this area has to a downtown,” Tony points out.

Unlike most downtowns that evolve over many eras with a hodgepodge of buildings, Lakeshore Oasis has been handsomely cohesive from the outset. After the complex was officially opened, the Rosati Group won nine honours at the 2011 Windsor Construction Association Construction Excellence Awards Banquet, including the Commercial Retail Award of Excellence for Lakeshore Oasis.

Today, the largest section of the development is the 9,000 square foot Oasis Medical Centre, a full-service facility with several physicians, a blood lab, the Royal Oasis Pharmacy, a cosmetic surgeon and an optometry office. There are currently more than a dozen examination rooms with space reserved for an x-ray lab. The integrated design is attractive and comfortable, not clinical, helping patients feel at ease.

People also have convenient access to a dental office and audiology, massage therapy, physiotherapy and chiropractic clinics.

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Rosati Group Reinvigorating Award Winning Development Catering to people’s varied tastes are Nonna’s Pizza a Pezzi, Sushi Bar, a Subway franchise and Potka’s Kitchen, a locally owned family diner.

Grooming and pampering are offered by Tropical Nails and the full service medspa, Salon Utopia. In 2013, Salon Utopia was recognized as one of the world's best professional salons for colour services, the only North American salon to achieve the distinction, considered one of the haircare world’s greatest honours.

While the layout of Lakeshore Oasis’ grounds encourage walking, onsite businesses also extend ways to get fit and healthy.

PURE Dance Music Drama Academy offers performing arts training to students aged 18 months and older.

Xanadu Health Club is an upscale fitness and social club, sprawling over 35,000 square feet.

Connecting Lakeshore Oasis’ outdoor shopping areas with Xanadu Health Club is the Good Shepard Church, a new house of worship recently erected adjacent to the complex. The church helps form a united 22 acre park.

The hub is surrounded by people. Within the 4.8 km radius encircling Lakeshore Oasis in 2015, there was a labour force of 9,562 men and women, 6,000 of whom worked in the adjacent Patillo Road industrial park. Approximately 25,000 vehicles drive on the E.C. Row Expressway past the development daily.

The population of local residents is rising, as indicated by the 18,403 people who made their homes in the small perimeter around Lakeshore Oasis in 2015 – an increase of 25 per cent since 2001.

Naturally, the growing community has required an expanded childcare and education sector, which includes the Olivia DiMaio Early Childhood Education Centre and the Children’s House Montessori. “The presence of more families here indicates there will be an increasing need for medical and other services,” Tony says.

Focused on the health, wellness and service sectors, the Rosati Group is pleased to show potential new tenants the numerous options available in Lakeshore Oasis units. “There is a lot to get excited about here,” Tony says.

“As a local, hands on developer, we have earned our great reputation for taking care of our facilities and our tenants,” Tony says.

“Together, we can share the pride of being part of Lakeshore Oasis Town Centre.”

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Partners Cindy (Fuerth) Wickens, Jody Gosse, and Rob Meyerink opened Xperience Home Health Care on May 1, 2017. The business name reflects the partners’ 70 plus years of shared Xperience in the home health care industry.

Established in the former Teutonia Club at 55 Edinborough St., Windsor, the team at Xperience Home Health Care has come together to create a 12,500 square foot facility with a modern day location.

“Our vision is to be the premier home healthcare provider in southwestern Ontario, helping people at our facility and in their homes,” states partner Jody Gosse. “As an inclusive employer, it is important to us that community members with both visible and invisible abilities are part of our Xperience Home Health Care team.”

Jody Gosse, general manager of operations, ensures that “people have access to everything they need to support healthy living and a transition to wellness.”

Cindy (Fuerth) Wickens looks after client satisfaction and sales, with an experienced focus on pediatric equipment for both homes and schools. Cindy cares for the needs of seniors and their special equipment requirements, including home accessibility, mobility and vehicle adaptations.

Rob Meyerink, service manager with over 20 years of experience and talent in custom seating, design and fabrication, makes sure the fit is right for every client’s need. He has been described as the “solution provider.”

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Health Care prides itself on certified installations in homes and schools. Rob assures, “We have numerous solutions to increase a person’s independence and safety for the best quality of life possible.”

Customers can now drive their modified vehicles into Xperience Home Health Care’s dedicated drive in service bay for repairs and installations.

Bev Diemer and Linda Friest are team members who provide solutions and options for bracing, compression stockings, urology, diagnostic equipment and a vast array of medical supplies for use at home or on the go.

This compassionate team provides peace of mind to clients and their families. Bev and Linda have many years’ experience satisfying customers with their monthly medical needs. “If customers are unable to make it to the store we are happy to come to your home for a no charge consultation and can establish a monthly delivery schedule of your medical supplies,” Linda says.

The scope of Xperience Home Health Care solutions indicates the team’s thoughtful care for their clients. When retrofitting a home, the team can install a modular ramp system, provide equipment to reduce falls in a bathroom and “even modify your vehicle so you can maintain your independence,” confirms Cindy.

“We want everyone to be able to stay in their homes for as long as possible,” says Jody. To support that goal, “we work with therapists in the city and county.”

Committed to giving back, the three owners are vested in the community they work and live in, be it as volunteer firefighters, Rotarian member, coaching sports or as board members of local registered not for profits.

“At some point in our lives, we all need a little help,” Cindy observes. “We’re just trying to pay it forward and make a difference.”

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Again, it comes back to not what we want, it’s what the client wants and delivering upon that value. If designed properly we can ensure low maintenance,” states Ryan.

For those with more elaborate plans, Lakeshore Landscaping recommends completing the project in stages. This can also assist in financing the yard of your dreams. Their success speaks for itself.

Lakeshore Landscaping now find themselves working with several repeat customers on their second and third homes.

If you are interested in transforming an outdoor space simply contact Andrea at Lakeshore Landscaping at (519) 974-2000 today. Staff are happy to meet with clients to complete a site visit and provide ideas and estimates. Don't delay in booking an appointment as spring and summer are their most busy times.

Visit www.lakeshorelandscapingwindsor.com to view some of Lakeshore Landscapes' previous projects.

With spring upon us, many are now turning their attention to their yards and landscaping. Whether you are looking to spruce up an existing garden or create a new outdoor oasis, Lakeshore Landscaping has the experience and expertise to transform any outdoor space.

Founded by Ryan & Matthew Pawluk, a family run business which includes their sister Andrea, Lakeshore Landscaping is one of the most prestigious residential landscaping companies in this area.

A full service landscape design and installation firm specializing in custom residential work. Whether it’s preplanning with new home construction or reworking a tired old yard, their Consultation and Design Team is up to the challenge. An extremely talented, friendly group who creates something special and unique for each client.

“We try to make it as easy as possible for the client,” says Ryan. “We encourage clients to start with a plan. From there, we spend a lot of time consulting with the client taking into consideration their objectives and how to maximize enjoyment of their yards.” You must have a plan, direction and focus. This is the backbone of our success and where our creative genius is rooted,” says Ryan.

Their team offers a myriad of services needed to create your new outdoor space.

Projects may contain everything from softscaping with trees, shrubs & perennials as well as hardscaping with interlocking brick, poured concrete and outdoor structures such as pool houses, decks, fences, and pergolas. Additional elements include, outdoor kitchens, water features, pools, spas, irrigation systems, outdoor lighting and outdoor fireplaces …the list is endless.

“We work with a variety of partners including pool contractors, concrete finishers and even home builders. Each one contributes a piece to the overall puzzle. Often times these relationships speed up the project while keeping costs low, quality high and timelines achieved,” says Ryan.

"Increasingly, we see clients who want to reap all the benefits from their home that they can. Getting outside more and using the space like an extension of their indoor living area. Summer is relatively short, and people want as much time outside as they can get, starting earlier and going later into the fall.

Adding fire features, outdoor kitchens and covered cabanas extend the use and functionality of these areas is definitely on the rise."

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The month of May provides an opportunity to bring awareness about the possibilities of making a legacy gift to charity. LEAVE A LEGACY™ is a national public awareness program that runs throughout May and encourages Canadians from all walks of life to make gifts through a will, life insurance, or other gift-planning instruments to the charitable organizations of their choice.

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Mental Health Connections (MHC) provides recovery strategies to persons with mental health issues 16 years of age and older, as well as support and education to their families.

They advocate for a beneficial tax and legislative environment that strengthens philanthropic giving, create a networking environment with like-minded professionals and experts, and provide access to outstanding learning opportunities and professional development.

A national, nonprofit organization established in 1993, CAGP is the only Canadian professional association that brings together charitable fundraisers and professional advisors. Through a commitment to a stringent Code of Ethics, continual learning and networking, and a willingness to share, members help each other grow and develop as professionals in their respective fields.

Canadians support non-profit organizations for many different reasons: for some it is a way to ensure their memory lives on, for many it’s a way to ensure that their favourite charity is able to continue its important work, while for others it represents a way to facilitate the tax implications that come with the transfer of one’s estate to surviving relatives.

The first step for many is to write a will.

Surprisingly, the majority of Canadians do not have a signed will. Furthermore, many have never considered the possibility of leaving a gift to charity when making their estate plans. Only seven per cent of Canadians support charitable organizations by leaving a legacy gift in their will.

“LEAVE A LEGACY™ month provides an opportunity to bring awareness to the importance of making a will. It also allows information to be shared about leaving a gift for charity as part of your estate plans,” says Kim Willis, Chair of the WindsorEssex CAGP Chapter.

“Setting up a legacy gift is very easy. A lawyer, accountant or financial planner can assist anyone who is interested. You do not need to be a millionaire to set up a legacy gift. There are plenty of options available that ensure your family is taken care of while still being able to make a difference to a charitable organization. It is a great way to show future generations how they can support a charity.”

Estate planning with an advisor provides an opportunity to give the most efficiently and assists in alleviating tax implications.

When exploring the different options for doing legacy gifts, many individuals find that they are able to make a significant impact to a charity. In many instances it is of far greater value than they would ever be able to make during their lifetimes.

Tom Jones has made provisions in his

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There are two ways to set up this charitable gift: 1. Reap tax benefits when alive: if the beneficiary and owner of the policy is the charity, then the donor will receive a tax receipt for the annual donation in the same amount as premiums paid.

2. Reduce tax on the estate: if the beneficiary is the donor’s estate, the donor will receive a charitable tax credit for the death benefit when the donor dies.

It’s also worth noting if people have older contracts that have outgrown their initial purpose they may consider recycling an insurance policy for estate planning purposes and use as a legacy donation for charities that they have supported during their lifetime.

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will to leave a legacy gift to the Alzheimer Society of Windsor and Essex County.

Tom’s wife Janet was diagnosed with dementia in 2009. Soon after they began to regularly use some of the Alzheimer programs. A staff person regularly visited their home weekly to provide respite care for Janet and she also used the Day Away Program a few times a week.

Sadly, Janet died in April 2016. However, Tom, a retired teacher, continues to stay involved with the Alzheimer Society as an active volunteer.

“The Alzheimer Society has done so much for my family. I had been thinking about setting up a legacy gift as part of my estate plans for a long time. Finally I met with my financial planner. I want to do something to make a difference when I pass away,” says Tom. Surprisingly, a gift can also be a very practical addition to a financial or estate plan when tax issues are taken into consideration – even for those who think they may not have tax issues. In most cases, the tax burden left to relatives is lifted significantly.

For example, a couple aged 60 can leave a $100,000 charitable gift on the death of the last survivor by paying a $150 monthly premium for a life insurance policy. These policies work best because premiums are based on a joint equivalent age and are therefore lower than for single-life policies.

Also, since more capital gains and income tax on RRSPs and RRIFs usually arise on the second death, the charitable donation is more useful when applied against the income of the last survivor.

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Learn how your planned gift can be used to help fund the Hospital and Hospice in Leamington.

Help make a difference in your community with Erie Shores Health Foundation’s Leave A Legacy Program.

For more information about Leave a Legacy options visit, call or email the Foundation Office.

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A Contribution for the Future

IN HONOUR OF THE ONES WE LOVE SUPPORTING PATIENTS WITH CANCER AND OTHER LIFE THREATENING ILLNESSES! Community Based. Community Focused. Community Funded.

Since 1997, In Honour of the Ones We Love has funded projects for patients, from diagnosis to treatment, at Windsor Regional Hospital Met and Ouellette Campus, Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare and Windsor Regional Cancer Centre.

Kids Beating Cancer (Honourable Ninjas) therapeutic martial arts program with classes at Windsor Regional Hospital, John McGivney Children’s Centre and Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare Regional Children’s Centre.

For information about volunteering for In Honour of the Ones We Love, Please call 519-972-0083, Anita at 519-791-8633 or email info@inhonour.ca.

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Personal philanthropy can help contribute to the sustainability of a not for profit organization or charity of your choice. In life, many of us require some kind of assistance, whether it’s physical, financial or spiritual.

Perhaps a local organization or charity has special meaning to you. By leaving a gift in your estate you are making a significant contribution to the future sustainability of those charitable and not for profit organizations that you value most.

The Windsor-Essex Chapter has a special workshop planned for LEAVE A LEGACY™ month on Thursday, May 18 at Essex Golf and Country Club entitled, “A Gift of An Investment? Knowing What You Are Asking Your Donor For & How to Ask for It”. The speaker is Sandy Hudson, VicePresident, Douglas Marketing Group USA. The event is open to the public.

The cost is $35 for CAGP/AFP members and $40 for non-members. Register at Windsor.snapd.com/#/events/view/93667.

To find out more about the May 18th workshop contact Pat Valleau at patricia.valleau@sympatico.ca. For more information about LEAVE A LEGACY™ and the Windsor-Essex Chapter contact Kim Willis at kwillis@cmha-wecb.on.ca.

TOP 10 THINGS Yo u C a n D o To d a y To LEAVE A LEGACY™ 1. Prepare a will 2. Leave a gift 3. Be Specific 4. Consider assets 5. Name an alternate beneficiary 6. Existing life insurance 7. New life insurance 8. Memorial gifts 9. Encourage others 10. Ask your advisor

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LOOK WHO’S

COOKING AT HOME JOE SIDDALL, RETIRED CATCHER FOR THE MONTREAL EXPOS, FLORIDA MARLINS, DETROIT TIGERS AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL TEAMS, NOW IN HIS THIRD SEASON AS A MEMBER OF THE TORONTO BLUE JAYS RADIO TEAM

When the Siddall family crowds their personal home plate, it’s to savour lively conversation and the tasty food that Joe and his wife, Tamara, whip up. Born in Windsor, Joe continues to make the city his family home. He and Tamara have fun tossing together munchies that are simple and satisfying.

“One of our favorite appetizers is a fresh pepper, bean and corn salsa,” Joe says. For a sweet follow-up, he microwaves a batch of cereal snack mix. “It’s a favourite for snacking on at any time during the day.”

Fresh Pepper, Bean and Corn Salsa Ingredients: • 1 green pepper • 1 red pepper • 1 yellow pepper • 1 orange pepper • 1 tomato • 1/2 red onion

• 2 green onions • 1 can peaches and cream corn (drained) • 1 can black beans (rinsed and drained) • 1/4 Cup Zesty Italian Dressing • 1 lime

Dice the peppers, tomato and onions. Place in large mixing bowl. Mix the peaches and cream corn and black beans with diced peppers, tomato and onion. Squeeze the lime and add the juice. Stir in the Italian dressing and mix the ingredients. Serve with assorted nacho chips, scoops or large crackers.

Note: For those who like more heat, mix in hot peppers, tabasco, sriracha or other hot sauce. Diced avocado can also be added just before serving.

Cereal Snack Mix Ingredients: • 1 package microwave popcorn • 6 cups rice chex (plain or honey) or crispix cereal • 2 cups pretzels • 1/2 cup butter or margarine • 1/2 cup peanut butter • 6 cups mini marshmellows Microwave the popcorn and remove any unpopped kernels. Place the popped corn in a large roasting pan. Add the cereal and pretzels and stir everything together.

In a separate microwaveable bowl, melt the butter/margarine and peanut butter together in the microwave. The Siddalls’ microwave does the job in 1 minute on the high setting. Add the mini marshmallows to the butter/margarine and peanut butter and microwave for 1 minute. Stir till all is blended. Combine the wet mixture with the dry mixture, stirring to coat the cereal and pretzels. Spread the blended mixture evenly on a large cookie sheet. Bake at 250°F for 7-8 minutes.

Remove from oven, let cool and then break apart and enjoy.

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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.

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The Garden Centre at Fred’s Farm Fresh

READY...SET...GROW! THE OPENING OF THE garden centre at Fred’s Farm Fresh has unveiled a rainbow of blooming baskets, bedding plants, herbs, rosebushes, tropical plants and much more to enliven outdoor spaces.

People who are new to gardening or are seasoned green thumbs are encouraged to chat with the knowledgeable staff about plant care, partnering, dividing and other tips. “Our garden centre is over 20 years old, so we have a lot of experience to share,” says owner Linda Bouzide.

With the big trend in growing edible gardens in urban and suburban front yards, people are curious about what they can grow and eat. “Every year, our vegetable and herb sales increase. We have over 100 varieties of herbs and vegetables as well as fruit tree and shrubs. We also have a huge selection of organic food plants. People are quite pleased with what we have to offer,” Linda says.

Gardening enthusiasts also appreciate the options in flowering plants.

“We carry all the newest 2017 varieties in perennials, including huge selections of the latest hostas, heucheras and peonies,” says Linda. “Among the exciting developments in annuals are the new colour varieties of impatiens and petunias.”

Dealing with small and larger growers in Leamington, Kingsville, LaSalle, Chatham and the Niagara region, “we have the best plants possible here,” Linda says. Special requests are welcome. “If we don’t have the specific items you want, we’ll bring them in for you.”

A hanging basket or two brings a cheerful note to a home’s front entrance or apartment balcony. The happy effect is multiplied with even more pots.

Fred’s Farm Fresh has 10” and 12” hanging baskets spilling over with blooms.

For bigger statements, there are flowers planted in 14” to 20” higher quality designer baskets.

Linda and her talented staff are also glad to create custom containers to match the colour schemes of clients’ outdoor rooms.

Many people like to fashion their own floral looks. Fred’s Farm Fresh has annuals rooted in four cell packs and multisized pots to set out in flower beds, arrange in garden pots or grow in window boxes.

“If you are reusing your containers from last year, clean them well and compost the old soil, which may have retained disease and mould,” Linda advises.

To begin fresh, the garden centre has a new crop of attractive pots for purchase, made of lightweight fibreglass, acrylic, terra cotta and ceramic.

“For optimal growth, give plants the best start with healthy soil, like the Miracle-Gro Potting Mix we stock,” says Linda. Fred’s Farm Fresh a great selection of soil, fertilizer and plant food options.

Flowers, perennials and bushes planted in beds do well when mulch is spread over exposed dirt, helping to retain moisture and keep out weeds. Linda says, “We have Scotts Mulch in every colour at great prices.”

Delivery service is available for a fee. “There is no need to get your vehicle dirty,” says Linda.

Also in store are garden hooks, wall décor, and other garden art.

Realizing people want to make the most of daylight hours during prime planting season, the garden centre at Fred’s Farm Fresh is open from 7 am to 9 pm, Monday through Saturday and 7 am to 8 pm, Sunday in May and June.

Johnny Shotz - Tecumseh’s #1 roadhouse and home of the New Chicken Deluxe. 2 for 1 wings (Sun 1-4, all day Mon). Breakfast served Sunday.

38 HD screens covering every game, 7 pool tables & 13 beers on tap. www.johnnyshotz.com 13037 Tecumseh Rd. E. 519-735-7005 Kelsey’s - Social gathering and family friendly eatery located at 4115 WALKER RD (the old Casey’s site). Diverse menu from messy sammies, burgers, and wings with many healthy options too. Not to mention off the chart appies, bevvies, and sawwweeeet desserts! Open 7 days a week.

Take out option available. 519-250-0802 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.

New hours are 8 am to 4 pm, 7 days a week.

Serving breakfast and lunch daily.

E.C Row & Manning, Lakeshore,On 33 Amy Croft Dr. 519-735-8001 Thai Palace Restaurant - Authentic Thai Cuisine featuring local wines, daily lunch specials and weekly specials. Voted “Best Asian Spot In Windsor Essex”. Finalist in “Taste of Windsor Essex Award”. Take out and catering available.

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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.

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AVAILABLE AT THESE FINE RETAILERS: Wigle’s Gourmet Meat & Deli 30 Renaud Drive, Amherstburg 519-736-0664 The Butcher of Kingsville 13 Main Street West, Kingsville 519-712-9573 Sobey's 19 Amy Croft Drive, Lakeshore 519-735-4110 Sunrise Bakery 9 Amy Croft Drive, Lakeshore 519-735-4545 Sunrise Bakery 1030 Walker Road, Windsor 519-254-2203

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Bradt's Butcher Block 34 Mill Street West., Leamington 519-326-4871 The Pastry Place 3392 Dougall Avenue, Windsor 519-915-9939 Caesars Windsor 377 Riverside Dr. E., Windsor Colonial Coffee Co. Ltd. 3110 Marentette Ave., Windsor 519-966-9733 Armando’s Restaurant 326 Cabana Rd. E., Windsor 519-972-9433 Please visit

Armando’s Restaurant 3202 Walker Rd., Windsor 519-966-2760 Costco Windsor 4411 Walker Road, Windsor European Market 6415 Tecumseh Rd. E., Windsor 519-915-4466 Fred’s Farm Fresh 2144 Huron Church Road, Windsor 519-966-2241 Windsor-Detroit Tunnel Duty Free Shop 465 Goyeau Street, Windsor

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Swiss Chalet – Nothing else is Swiss! Famous rotisserie chicken, ribs, roast beef and much much more. DELIVERY AVAILABLE 7 days a week.

Dine in, drive thru, take out also available. Open 7 days a week 500 Manning Road 519-739-3101 4450 Walker Road 519-250-7106 Webb’s Steak, Seafood, Burgers, Bar – Thurs. $20 bottles of wine. Great place for families.

Open for dinner and lunch daily at 11:00 am.

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Ottawa Street Dental Celebrating 25 Years OTTAWA STREET DENTAL IS DEDICATED to performing state of the art dentistry in a calm, friendly and relaxed environment. The team is focused on ensuring a positive experience, with the goal of achieving our patient’s optimum oral health.

Our experienced and dedicated team is made up of five dentists; Drs. Jasey, Diwan, Heeney, Skarbek and Courey, with over 75 years of experience among them. We provide a multitude of services including general and preventative family dentistry, root canal therapy, extractions, cosmetic veneers, crowns and bridges, implants, tooth whitening, denture services as well as snoring and sleep apnea appliances. We are extremely proud of the knowledge and skill set that each individual brings to the team and are committed to exceeding our patient’s expectations. The team prides ourselves in follow-up care and continuing maintenance to provide a lifetime of healthy smiles. Treatment plans are patient specific and our goal is to work hand in hand with our patients.

From the time you walk through the door at Ottawa Street Dental, you will receive a warm welcome from our friendly and attentive administrative team – Heather, Tracey, Liz and Assunta. Our knowledgeable team will assist you in finding an appointment that meets your needs as well as helping to navigate patient’s ever-changing dental plans. Dental estimates and payment plans are skillfully customized by this team. This group of women are exceptional with names and faces and always do their best to accommodate our patients efficiently, in our vibrant practice.

Ottawa Street Dental is proud of our eight highly skilled and compassionate hygienists, who are committed to providing exceptional patient specific care. Michelle L, Sonia, Melissa, Kaitlyn, Samia, Colleen, Riley and Michelle M are tremendous at making connections and partnering with each patient to reach the goal of optimum

oral health. Patients ranging from newborns to over 100 years old have been positively impacted by our energetic and loving team. Our dental hygiene team is committed to keeping every patient on track with treatment and appointments. Patients always like to receive a friendly call from Trish and Angela who always provide a personal touch.

Our dentists could not serve your needs without their committed and dedicated dental assistants.

Maddy, Anita, Dinah, Bailey, Angie and Jessica keep our practice flowing and on time, and are excellent at comforting and reassuring our patients. They are highly skilled, very sensitive and keenly aware of patient’s dental anxieties, caring for our patients and going far beyond the scope of their job requirements every day.

Our warm and friendly atmosphere is a testament to our committed and long- serving team members. We are proud to celebrate the dedicated dental professionals who have served our practice for over twenty years: Maddy, Anita, Michelle L, Trish, Dinah, and Heather who is quickly approaching this milestone!

We are always accepting new patients at Ottawa Street Dental and we provide our patient’s with 24 hour emergency care.

Ottawa Street Dental practitioners (l-r): Dr. Heeney, Dr. Courey, Dr. Diwan, Dr. Jasey and Dr. Skarbek.

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FLOWERS AND FLAGS

GARDENS INSPIRED FROM COAST TO COAST

STORY/PHOTOGRAPHY BY KAREN PATON-EVANS

FLOWERS ARE ALWAYS FITTING at a birthday party. Canada Blooms proved that in countless ways at its Oh! Canada themed event in honour of the nation’s sesquicentennial.

For 21 years now, Canada Blooms, founded by Landscape Ontario and The Garden Club of Toronto, has been connecting people to the joys and benefits of nature through experiences with gardens and flowers by promoting, educating, inspiring and celebrating all aspects of horticulture. The festival was co-located with the National Home Show at the Enercare Centre at Exhibition Place in Toronto between March 10th to 19th.

Visitors were welcomed to Canada Blooms by a giant maple leaf, arranged in a defined mosaic of colourful plants in various species. A Royal Canadian Mountie figure guarded a Maple Leaf flag woven with red and white flowers. Tim Horton mini cups strung on white lights festooned a map of the country. Natural materials and flowers were wrought into a lighthearted totem pole.

Clockwise from left: A white wicker basket chair gets a splash of red with a soft throw and a lobster patterned toss pillow; a miniature train chugs around an outdoor garden, past the water tower and outbuildings, with a Canada flag waving in the distance; a profusion of roses, carnations and daisies declare Canada’s 150th birthday, the theme of Canada Blooms 2017; Red and white towels strike patriotic notes against a stacked stone veneer garden shed fitted with an outdoor shower head.

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Clockwise from top left: An outdoor fireplace and feature wall crafted from stucco and stone is the focal point of a cozy coastal retreat, furnished with a seagrass sofa sporting Canadian flag and tree patterned pillows; Ms. Snowwoman doesn't fear melting: she is made of white chrysanthemums; a proud beaver stands guard in a garden blooming with spring flowers; a stone building representing the Cecilia Jeffery Indian Residential School in Northern Ontario is the start of The Secret Path, a natural garden that reveals the tragic story of Chanie Wenjack, an Aboriginal boy who died after fleeing from abusive staff in 1966.

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A large laser cut screen of interconnected maple leaves were given a rusty hue for a perennial autumn look. A happy snow couple built from fat, white chrysanthemums beamed against a backdrop of white flowers and pine trees, bringing winter in springtime.

With its whistle blowing, a miniature train chugged along the tracks encircling a big round galvanized metal fishing pond, passing by gerbera daisies and petunias.

Everywhere were combinations of red and white flowers, some even arranged into flags.

In keeping with its Oh! Canada theme, Canada Blooms named the Canadian Shield rose as the 2017 Plant of the Year. Made in Canada, the rich red rose is a beauty with strength, resistant to black spot and winter hardy from coast to coast. Spreading to one metre with a glossy green foliage, the Canadian Shield rose is a repeat bloomer through the entire gardening season. It’s the first of the 49th Parallel Collection to be released by the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, in partnership with the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association. The rose will be in garden centres in time for Canada’s 150th birthday celebrations.

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Feature gardens reflected Canada’s diverse regions. “I am inspired and encouraged by the level of detail and craftsmanship with the imaginative garden designs,” says Tony DiGiovanni, executive director of Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association in Milton. “The builders expressed their creativity and interpretive, artistic vision of the theme of Oh! Canada….our talented teams of feature garden builders impress me more each year.”

In every region represented, outdoor life was elevated in clever ways. Alfresco kitchens ranged from a simple stone fire pit with all the makings of s’mores at the ready to elaborate outdoor kitchens crafted from hewn and fabricated stone and equipped with stainless steel appliances.

Dining tables were set beneath pergolas and expansive umbrellas. Furnishings were cottage quaint in white painted wood; contemporary in clear coated silver aluminum; and transitional in all weather wicker. An eating bar fashioned from wooden planks was shaded by a lime green canoe, flipped over and suspended high above the counter. A paddle affixed to canoe and the eating bar provided support.

One great room created for the great outdoors was designed with lounging on the coast in mind. Canadian flavoured furniture was arranged beneath a spacious white pergola: a seagrass sofa and ottoman with duck cloth covered cushions; red, white and grey toss pillows with graphics of the Canadian flag and trees; and wicker basket chairs made comfy with pillows bearing the image of a red lobster. Everything clustered around a stone and stucco fireplace feature wall that also provided privacy.

Sleeping outside, once a necessity for settlers journeying to new lands in Canada, held definite appeal with one garden’s rattan bed, fitted with a soft waterproof mattress and linens. To reach the romantic spot, protected by a contemporary square shaped pergola, sleep seekers would need to cross rectangular stepping stones rising above a pond’s surface.

Hot, humid summer days and nights call for cool cleansing. A garden shed clad in grey stacked stone veneer spouted an outdoor shower head. Any gardener grubby after working in the soil would appreciate a refreshing shower, leaving the dirt outside.

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hardscaping and ambient lighting to enter the realm of the spiritual – an amazing accomplishment considering the Enercare Centre’s concrete floors, steel support posts and exposed metal roof trusses.

At the entrance of The Secret Path was a small stone schoolhouse representing the Cecilia Jeffery Indian Residential School in Northern Ontario. Within the garden’s walls was a large pond surrounded by rocks; a small birchbark canoe rested on an islet.

Water lilies and ferns grew along the dim and shadowy path that led to an open, roughhewn shelter fashioned of huge logs.

Water trickled down rainwater chains, like a steady flow of tears.

Nearing the exit, mounted on the wall, was a TV screen continuously playing The Secret Path, an animated film telling the sad, real life story of Chanie Wenjack. In October, 1966, the 12 year old Aboriginal boy fled from the abusive staff at the residential school and died several days later near railway tracks before he reached his home 650 kilometres away.

Canada Blooms visitors were visibly impacted by the garden, sensitively created

by Genoscape Landscaping and Design Services, and the film, which sprung from The Secret Path album and graphic novel project by Tragically Hip front man Gord Downie. Comic artist Jeff Lemire illustrated the graphic novel and the film.

The film can be viewed for free at secretpath.ca. Proceeds from the album and graphic novel go to The Gord Downie Secret Path Fund for Truth and Reconciliation via The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation at The University of Manitoba.

Joe Genovese of Genoscape Inc. Landscape and Design Services, says, “Although we are very enthusiastic to bring this story to life via our art form, we are also very humbled to be the purveyor of this issue that has been very important to the Aboriginal community for a very long time. We recognize that Indigenous people have known about these issues for a very long time, have been calling for change for a very long time, and that we still have a long way to go.”

Throughout Canada’s 150 years, there has been much good and much wrong done by its people in every generation. Scientists continue to prove what gardeners have always instinctively known: Being in gardens and nature is healing. Growing plants and trees and sharing food and flowers nourishes spirits as well as bodies. WLM

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So you ask....Does it make sense to drive all the way to CHATHAM just to visit a garden centre? Well if you’re asking yourself this I suggest you visit the website www.glasshousenursery.ca or their facebook page and you’ll discover a place that will be so worth your while!

First thing you’ll notice is The Glasshouse Nursery & Garden Centre is not just your typical garden centre. It’s a 4 acre home and garden shopping experience including BETULA BOUTIQUE, one of the area’s largest and trendiest ladies fashion boutiques. The boutique is well known for brands such as Vera Moda, Zoe’, Tribal, Habitat and a B/Young. They also carry one of the largest selections of Croc footwear in the area. People drive miles for the boutique alone!

The grounds are a festival of landscaped gardens, ponds, fountains with numerous showrooms and greenhouses displaying patio furniture, imported indoor furnishings, home décor from all around the world, trees, shrubs, perennials, pond plants, patio tropicals, and one of the area’s largest selection of gardening and landscaping products.

You’ll enjoy hours just finding your way around and discovering unique vignettes at every turn. Your visit is bound to stir your creative side with an abundance of ideas for your own home and gardens.

There is, in large part, a reason for their recent growth and success. The Glasshouse is part of a large association called the GCGC (Garden Centre Group Co-op). “Even though each member operates our independently owned garden centre in our own personalized way we have the huge advantage over our competition with the massive buying power as a group,” says owner Dave Van Raay. “Our co-op is so great,” he continues, “we all thrive on the gardening business and when we get together with our commonalities, the ideas fly…and they’re usually pretty darn good ones too!”

Spring is bustling with activity and the experienced staff at The Glasshouse is waiting to assist you with all your home and gardening inquiries. In fact, the team of over 50 at The Glasshouse boasts an esteemed level of experience, with over 20 employees with 20-30 plus years in the home and garden industry.

Solutions to homeowner challenges are their priority, whether it be landscape design, interior decorating, exterior living space design, water gardening or growing your own food and herbs. They even have an on-site bonsai specialist.

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TAURUS APR 21 - MAY 21: You may find yourself wondering what makes people act the way they do and why they do. You don’t want to upset the status quo. Sometimes you have to, in order to get the job done. Negotiations may come to a stand-still if too many people are involved in making a decision.

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Your efforts pay off when you least expect them to do so. Perhaps you should rest up to recharge your batteries from time to time and before you know it you will be on the go again. You may do more than you think you can

LEO JUL 24 - AUG 23: You could be feeling younger than springtime. However, you will get farther ahead if you pace yourself. Inch by inch, step by step, helps you fill in the missing pieces along the way. You can be very creative right now and can see solutions that others cannot because they won’t even try.

VIRGO AUG 24 - SEP 23: You are looking for new ways to express yourself or a new way to resolve old issues.

Your attention may turn to making plans for the future. Actions you have put up with may need to be dealt with. You may decide to change your lifestyle in some fashion.

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LIBRA SEP 24 - OCT 23: Making decisions can be confusing while going four different ways at the same time.

You can only stand in one spot for so long.

Choices must be made. Prioritize. Make a list with your most important task at the top. Once you start the process, other things may begin to fall into place.

SCORPIO OCT 24 - NOV 22: You may feel as if you are under attack where finances are concerned and you just might be. Make sure others who drain your resources understand the difference between want and need. It is called responsibility.

What you were taught as you were growing up may not apply now.

SAGITTARIUS NOV 23 - DEC 21: You are on a learning curve. You are not the same person you were before and that is ok.

Your views have changed. Try not to make value judgments based on the way you think you should be or the way you respond to others. It may be time to choose a new road to follow.

CAPRICORN DEC 22 - JAN 20: As much as you want to, you cannot control all the outer circumstances defining the path you travel. You tend to withdraw into yourself as you sort out where you want to be and what you want to do next. Maybe it is time for you to relax and reboot in order to gain some more energy.

AQUARIUS JAN 21 - FEB 19: You have gained knowledge and wisdom from the experiences you have gone through and now you are able to make better choices that will be to your benefit. A new group of friends might help you to solve problems should they arise, and bring you some of the results you desire.

PISCES FEB 20 - MAR 20 It is your time to shine and yet you may be a bit reluctant to take action. You have already done so much and may yearn for some private time. It is as if you need to feel the fear and do it anyway. Others will be there to help you handle small daily details.

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Empowering Women Throughout Cancer Treatment

It’s been called “the best gift you can get someone with cancer”. A new book titled ‘Healing Pretty’ was released in Windsor early in March to coincide with International Women’s Day. The author is Jackie Apostol-Pizzuti, a licenced hair stylist and owner of Wigs to Wellness and The Mastectomy Boutique in South Windsor. She’s sharing her years of experience, research and advice that she’s received from cancer survivors and has already helped more than a thousand women heal from cancer with dignity. A volunteer for the international Look Good Feel Better organization and the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation’s Image Enhancement program, Jackie is also the Rotary Club of WindsorRoseland’s 2017 Vocational Service Award recipient for excelling in her vocation and exemplifying service above self.

A Michigan native, Jackie grew up in Redford. The owner of a successful salon in Livonia, her life underwent major changes when she met her future husband Joe, while visiting Canada. About 9 years ago she moved to this side of the river, married and opened a boutique which she operates out of her South Windsor home. She says it was her sister who had a traumatic experience after a cancer diagnosis 16 years ago that motivated her to open her business, as she felt no other woman faced with cancer should have to go through what her sister did. Jackie, herself, has never had cancer. She’s been a professional hairstylist for nearly 30 years and is a licenced mastectomy fitter, so the transition to her new enterprise was a naturally smooth one. As her business grew, she

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gained valuable experience. “As the years went on,” she says, “I realized that after seeing all these women day to day, and many of them undergoing treatment, I thought it would be helpful to provide more services for these ladies – kind of a one-stop shop.” Three years later she opened the Mastectomy Boutique where she sells, among other items, a healing kit which is described in detail in the book.

Jackie says she first considered writing the book after seeing the stress her clients were experiencing as they came to her filled with anxiety and tons of questions. She says, “with no comprehensive book or resource to give them or point to, I created a one-stop resource with information, tips, ideas and inspiration that I had gleaned from years of experience, research and direct contact with those clients.” She began writing in April of 2016 and less than a year later, ‘Healing Pretty’ had become a reality.

The response has been overwhelmingly positive. Houida Kassem, Executive Director of the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation says “it’s engaging, empowering, enlightening.

Healing Pretty is a warm, big, loving hug!”

And Oncology nurse Jennifer Nadalin says, “it’s a heartwarming, inspiring and uplifting read. It is easy to understand with great tips to keep women feeling beautiful during their battle with cancer.”

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esthetic and uncomfortable side-effects of treatment from head to toe,” explains Jackie, “I start with hair loss – empowering ways to prepare for it, and how to shop for a wig.

Then I address skin and nail problems and provide recommendations for dealing with them. I also include treatment-friendly fashion accessories and products designed to make life easier after surgery.” Makeup tips from survivors are also included. There’s valuable information about lymphedema and traditional and creative options after surgery. It would seem, after reading this priceless gem, that not even the slightest detail has been overlooked. The text is accompanied by photographs and drawings as well...as Jackie says “it’s more or less what to expect and not be blindsided.” While some of the products that are mentioned in the book can be bought at Jackie’s boutique, others are listed by brand name along with information as to where you can get them.

In Healing Pretty’s introduction, Jackie writes: “The priorities of your medical team are to move quickly and efficiently with a treatment plan so that you can get well. My priority is to keep you feeling comfortable and confident along the way.” In the ensuing pages, there are a myriad of helpful tips and detailed information on helping women with cancer fight their fight. There are testimonials in a chapter titled ‘Soul Sisters’, from 21 local women who have undergone cancer treatment and who share their stories and offer suggestions to the reader. In a section titled Soul ’ebrity’ Sisters, Jackie has provided inspiring quotes from female celebrities who have also survived cancer.

At 140 pages, ‘Healing Pretty’ doesn’t take long to read. It’s designed to empower women with cancer and contains more than 300 tips and resources for coping with the side effects throughout cancer treatment eventually giving them the power and confidence to take back their lives. The book sells for $25 and can be ordered from the author by calling 519-915-5696, by emailing jacqueline@healingprettybook.com or by ordering online at www.HealingPrettyBook.com. You’ll also find it at Shoppers Drug Mart on Grand Marais west and Ocean Bottom Soap Company on Lesperance Road in Tecumseh. A portion of the proceeds is being donated to The Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation’s This One’s For the Girls campaign.

Finally, there’s the question of who should read the book – Jackie’s answer is straightforward and simple and can be found on the back cover: “Every woman with cancer, and WLM everyone who loves them.”

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Catering to all sizes and body types by offering slim, modern and classic cuts, The Suit Shop Co. Ltd. marries the right pieces for the ultimate outcome, creating just the right fit for every man. “For example, with my lines you can mix and match the sizes and the fits, to get the right fit for you. I wear a slim pant and modern jacket in the same fabric,” Laz explains.

During his apprenticeship with Canadian luxury menswear retailer Harry Rosen Inc., Laz learned how to contour a suit to achieve the correct fall on the body. “A man wearing a well-fitting suit gets noticed,” he says.

With an education background in fashion merchandising and retail management, along with over 20 years of fashion retail experience both in Canada and intentionally, Laz opened The Suit Shop Co. Ltd. at 593 Erie St. in Windsor in December, 2016.

Specializing in custom and readymade suits, all from Italian fabrics, sports jackets and formalwear, the shop also carries Italian silk ties, cufflinks, belts, socks and other accessories. Readymade shirts are from Turkey and made to measure shirts are crafted with cloth from Turkish, Italian, Egyptian and Swiss cotton fabric mills.

Formalwear is custom or ready to wear, with tuxedos featuring peak, notch or shawl jacket lapels or on trend smoking jackets in midnight blue or burgundy velvet.

The one occasion that a man wants to look his absolute best is his wedding day.

“There is a huge demand for our wedding packages,” Laz says. Starting at $479 for a readymade suit tailored to the man, the package includes a shirt, tie and pocket square. “We make it an experience for the groom and the men in his wedding party.

They come in together to get measured for their suits. We serve appetizers, espresso and put sports on TV. It’s a fun outing.”

After the wedding, the man has a good looking suit that will be a staple in his wardrobe and is going to remain in style for many years. “A blue and/or black suit, a pinstripe suit and a navy sports jacket are the staples of a man’s wardrobe,” Laz says.

When the suit or sports jacket is being custom made, the man has Laz’s superb taste to depend upon in selecting the fabric, lining, buttons, lapel shape and pocket design. The suit is ready in 3 weeks. “After making the investment, if you lose or gain a couple of inches, no worries – I will refit it free of charge,” Laz says. “I want to guarantee that The Suit Shop Co. Ltd. suit is the most comfortable and best fitting suit you own.”

He assures, “From our shirts to overcoats, we provide free alterations on everything in our store so your clothing always looks tailored to your body and you always look confident when wearing it.”

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Clockwise from below: Here’s how Windsor looked 108 years ago; Downtown Windsor from the air; Ouellette Ave. 1958; the Assumption Mission House in 1895

WINDSOR AT A CENTURY AND A QUARTER 125 Years of Adventure and Progress STORY BY HAL SULLIVAN THIS COMMUNITY OF OURS hasn’t always been called Windsor; in fact, more than 130 years ago there was a controversy not merely over our name, but even where a meeting might be convened and also at what tavern‌‌for that’s where the decision was to be debated‌might be the place to argue the point.

Eventually, it’s believed that in the autumn of 1836, a gathering of wise heads convened at a hotel which afterward had its name changed to Windsor Castle in deference to the name of the English community called Windsor. After much lively discussion, this title was finally selected.

Not that there was any lack of choices: everything from Babylon (likely a low bow to the pioneering Baby family) to The Ferry, L’Assomption Settlement, South Detroit, The South Side, Sandwich Ferry Opposite Detroit (now there’s a mouthful!), Richmond, and on and on.

Apparently it fell to a merchant named James Dougall, whose family

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now has a modern street named after it, to come up with a compromise. So Windsor it was‌then mostly a hodgepodge of so-called “strip farmsâ€? (long narrow agricultural lands with houses along the river for both protection and neighbourliness).

This unofficial “Windsor� was home to about 200 residents and the earliest “urban� property lot was at what is now Riverside Drive and Ferry Street.

The word “first� has long been associated with the city which we now call Windsor. We were home to the first newspaper to serve the community: The Canadian Emigrant and Western District Advertiser, now long since succeeded by a variety of publications, including The Border Cities (now The Windsor) Star.

We welcomed the first train on The Great Western Railway, which arrived from Niagara Falls in mid January, 1854.

And speaking of railways‌not physical ones this time‌ we were a first destination on the so-called “Underground Railroadâ€?: that secretive and perilous network of safe houses which conducted thousands of Black people out of slavery in the United States to freedom on our side of the Detroit River.

We also had one of the first electric street railways in North America (abandoned in 1939).

Then there were our many factories, notably directly in or connected with the automobile industry. Even at and before the turn of the previous century, Windsor and Detroit were

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combining in the transport of manufactured goods and especially commuters and visitors between the two centres…in early times by dugout canoe and then by ferryboat.

The remarkable openings of the Ambassador Bridge and the Windsor-Detroit Tunnel in the late 1920s and early 30s ended ferry service (except for the one which transports dangerous industrial goods).

No account of inter city contact would be complete without mention of our border being so prominent in the Prohibition era, when we were considered a principal conduit for illicit liquor to the United States.

In the days when the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair froze over, actual roadways were roughly marked on the ice for liquor smugglers to traverse, their rattletrap cars loaded with alcohol; and in warm weather, speedboats performed the same task.

Criminal elements made millions until Prohibition was abolished in the 1930s, and the Hiram Walker Distillery increased its production by huge percentages. Even the notorious Al Capone was an occasional “guest” of Windsor and area.

In 1904, Henry Ford established what became the Ford Motor Company of Canada in the former Walkerville Wagon Works in the vicinity of Riverside Drive and Drouillard Road. This grew into a huge manufacturing and assembly complex until the company moved much of its operations to Oakville, near Toronto; yet Ford is now reestablishing and enlarging itself in Windsor. After Ford came the Chrysler Corporation, General Motors and much smaller automobile interests. Although some of the minor companies have disappeared, Chrysler is expanding hugely and solidifying its reputation as Windsor’s largest employer.

Ford is still very much an integral part of the community. And although General Motors no longer has a plant in Windsor, the automaker still manufactures in Ontario and utilizes the skills and services of many local firms and workers.

Windsor, as we know it, is truly a community of communities.

What came to be known as The Border Cities were originally East Windsor (its name was changed from Ford City so as not to offend Chrysler and other manufacturers), Walkerville…a true company town with enormous land holdings…Windsor itself and the Town of Sandwich.

The adjacent Townships of Sandwich East and Sandwich West had been subject to various changes and boundary adjustments through the years, but The Border

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Cities had one thing in common: duplication. Each had its own Mayor and Council, employees and services.

Then along came The Great Depression which began with the Stock Market implosions of 1929.

Apart from prosperous Walkerville with its distillery, properties, services, housing and utilities, the other municipalities were having a tough time of it.

Many people were forced to live on meagre welfare payments, houses were foreclosed upon and abandoned, businesses closed, bills and taxes could not be paid, municipal anxiety was everywhere except, perhaps, in Walkerville.

East Windsor and Sandwich were virtually bankrupt, as was Windsor itself, for that matter.

Something had to be done, and that something was to amalgamate the struggling municipalities and call the result Windsor.

Walkerville resisted to the point of appealing the Province of Ontario’s ruling to what was then the highest authority: the British cabinet. But the appeal was dismissed.

For many years, there was a small building on Walker Road with a protest sign painted on it which stated that Walkerville had been “raped” by the amalgamation of 1935.

The adjoining Townships of Sandwich East and Sandwich West had been subject to boundary adjustments and having portions of their land carved out into such separate municipalities as the Towns of Riverside and at one time, LaSalle.

Virtually the same situation prevailed in the 1960s, when in 1966 the name of the change to Greater Windsor was altered from “amalgamation” to “annexation” and Windsor absorbed Riverside and much of Sandwich West (South Windsor), Sandwich East and the scarcely populated but official “town” of Ojibway.

Thus we have the Windsor of today with its population of 200,000-plus.

No account of this city would be complete without acknowledging the prominent politicians, social activists, trade union leaders and members, and beneficent churches, companies, organizations, including our Windsor Medical Plan which has morphed into OHIP, and so many other cultural, educational (the University of Windsor and St. Clair College, among others) and innumerable other caring individual and collective endeavours.

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athletes, statesmen and stateswomen, builders and visionaries, selfless volunteers of every description…and military heroes, from before the American Revolution through the War of 1812, the South African War, both World Wars I and II, Korea, Vietnam, the Middle East as peacekeepers and advisors and concerned doctors, nurses, caregivers and workers here at home who made our city the Canadian “Arsenal of Democracy” so often.

It is said that as early as 1936, men and women were summoned from Windsor to Ottawa to discuss how readily our automotive and other industries could be placed on a wartime footing, given the obvious menace of Nazism in Europe……three years before war broke out when the Nazis invaded Poland.

We’ve faced disasters of all kinds, too, from fires of every sort and severity (the “Great Fires” of 1849 and then again in 1871, for example) to tornadoes, including in June of 1946 when 17 people lost their lives, the Curling Club disaster in April of 1974 which killed nine people and last September’s record downpour which did millions of dollars’ worth of flood damage to hundreds of buildings and property.

Yet we’ve always picked ourselves up… together. And we’re on the upswing.

Our downtown is being revitalized, our Sculpture Garden and riverfront walkway and our biking, hiking and walking trails are expanding. In addition to attracting more and more young people and merchants and artisans, we’re even becoming a retirement haven for men and women who enjoy our early spring and mild climate and are tired of the congestion and high prices of accommodation and amenities elsewhere.

We’re within minutes of professional sports and entertainment across the River and our rich variety of diversions here at home.

It’s no accident that our border crossings are the busiest on the Canada-United States boundary, both for people and for commerce.

And instead of having to cross the Detroit River by dugout canoe as those early settlers did, we have the prospect of new infrastructure and a new and perhaps additional international bridge.

Our traffic goes both ways.

So we aren’t the forgotten end of Canada.

For 125 years and for many millions of people, we’ve been where Canada begins, and we will be for the next hundred and a quarter years, and many more.

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After putting her Swedish Dish Cloth to work, Paula Stenger told Mary Beth, “I’m so excited about your new cloths. They are amazing! Can’t wait to gift them. I will never live without them in my kitchen.”

Helen Caba uses her Swedish Dish Cloth to wipe down kitchen surfaces. She reported, “No streaks on my granite counter this morning. Hurray!”

Proving that simple things can make all the difference in performing mundane household chores, Lori Armstrong raved, “Love my Swedish Dish Cloth!”

Mary Beth appreciates how these people feel. She first encountered the cloth during a stay in a friend’s Oshawa home. Wiping down stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, she was impressed by the clean, streak-free results. When Mary Beth learned one cloth replaces up to 17 rolls of paper towels, she had to have one. Happily, her friend gifted her with a Swedish Dish Cloth.

Wanting more, Mary Beth realized that

while the cloths exist in the GTA, they are hard to find. She ordered some online but didn’t like the delay or shipping costs.

That is when the recently retired teacher decided to contact a Swedish Dish Cloth supplier and go into business. She launched A Touch of Swede in April.

When the initial stock shipment arrived, Mary Beth was like a kid on Christmas morning, exclaiming over the 8” x 6.75” cloths in a rainbow of colours. The spring collection features more than 60 fun and pretty designs, created by artist Marie Jangneus-Davis. The cloths are individually printed with water-based inks in the Cotswolds in England.

What truly makes the dry sponge cloths so appealing, however, is their composition.

In 1949, Swedish engineer Curt Lindquist discovered that a mixture of 70 per cent natural cellulose and 30 per cent cotton can absorb 15 times its own weight in water.

The resultant material became his thin dry sponge cloth. Soft when wet, the Swedish Dish Cloth dries quickly, preventing bacteria from spreading. “It’s odour-free, unlike typical dishcloths,” Mary Beth says.

The durable cloth can be machinewashed and used repeatedly. When it eventually wears out, the cloth biodegrades in the compost.

Shining mirrors, polishing chrome and wiping spills, the cloths are great for the home, cottage, camper and boat. “Life is messy. Swedish Dish Cloths help find the beauty in the mess,” Mary Beth believes.

“When new, they resemble a greeting card. Write your message with a Sharpie and the recipient will remember you whenever using the cloth,” Mary Beth suggests.

At a shower, Swedish Dish Cloths can adorn tables in bridal colours.

“The maple leaf motif cloths are selling fast and furious because of Canada 150,” Mary Beth notes.

The former educator says, “I can see ecofriendly Swedish Dish Cloths as a great fundraiser for green teams in schools.”

Swedish Dish Cloths are already in demand. “Within days of receiving my first inventory, I sold just under 150,” says Mary Beth. Repeat orders followed soon after.

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CALENDAR may/june 2017

MAY Sunday, 7 LE CHOCOLAT HALF MARATHON 2017

Le Chocolat, a 21k half marathon, 10k and 5k run/walk starts and finishes at Walkerville Brewery at 525 Argyle Rd. in Windsor. Kicking off at 9 am, the event moves along the Detroit River. Participants are promised firemen at water/aid stations, chocolate treats and a 3L wine purse produced by Pelee Island Winery. Proceeds support Sparky’s Toy Drive, which gathers unopened toys and cash donations for families in need in the Windsor area. Details are at Le Chocolat on RaceRoster.com.

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WINDSOR TWEED RIDE

Bike Friendly Windsor-Essex is leading its 7th annual Windsor Tweed Ride, celebrating cycling, old-time fashion and the City of Windsor. Departing at noon from Willistead Manor at 1899 Niagara St., hundreds of cyclists wearing tweed and old-fashioned clothing will ride through the city, with stops for food and beverages en route. Prizes are awarded for best dressed lady and gentleman and best bicycle. Participation fee is $15. Facebook: Windsor Tweed Ride.

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Observing International Museum Day, the Chimczuk Museum at 401 Riverside Dr.W., Windsor is giving free admission to visitors.

The museum displays exhibits on the history of the Windsor area, the Original People’s Culture and Legacy and the development of the City of Windsor. Youngsters can enjoy the Children’s Gallery and Learning Space. 519-253-1812, ext. 2530 citywindsor.ca.

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People and science meet at Science Rendezvous, Canada’s largest celebration of the feats of science and engineering happening here at home. The annual free, family oriented event will present demonstrations, hands on activities and explosive experiments, while marking Canada’s 150th birthday. Held from 10 am to 4 pm at the CAW Centre, Ambassador Auditorium at the University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Ave., the event also provides free parking with a pass available at sciencerendezvous.ca/Windsor.

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Friday, 19 CITY OF WINDSOR 125TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION & ANNUAL MAYOR’S WALK 2017

Till Saturday, May 20. Turning 125 years old, the City of Windsor is inviting everyone to its birthday party, featuring a street festival of visual arts, music, theatre, dance, historical interpretation and storytelling, literary arts, film, food and more in and around downtown Windsor from 5 pm to midnight, Friday and Saturday.

On Saturday at 10 am at Assumption Park on the riverfront below the corner of Sunset Avenue and Riverside Drive West, everybody can congregate for the Mayor’s Walk. In conjunction with the Mayor Drew Dilken’s big stroll is the Annual Walk For BANA (Bulimia Anorexia Nervosa Association), both heading to the Riverfront Festival Plaza, east of Ouellette Avenue and Riverside Drive West. At 10:45 am, there will be the Great Canadian Flag raising ceremony at the foot of Ouellette Avenue and Riverside Drive. From 11 am to 2 pm at the plaza, the City of Windsor will celebrate with free food, cupcakes, Tim Hortons coffee and water; activities; and live entertainment. From noon to 4 pm, jubilations will continue at the Vision Corridor (by the AGW and Aquatics Centre). bana.ca/walkforbana and citywindsor.ca.

Sunday, 21 VICTORIA DAY FIREWORKS SHOW 2017

The Optimist Club of St. Clair Beach presents the 40th Annual Victoria Day Fireworks Show, starting at 7 pm with live music, balloon twisters, hot dogs, pop and treats at Green Acres Optimist Park at 13731 St. Gregory’s Rd., St. Clair Beach.

At dusk, the fireworks display will go off.

The rain date is scheduled for Monday, May 22. Canned goods and non-perishable packaged food items will be collected for people in need. 519-300-3148 scboptimist.org.

Saturday, 27 GLOW RIDE

Pedaling toward victory over cancer while illuminating the human spirit, this year’s Glow Ride benefits This One’s For The Girls, a local fundraising campaign in support of cancer awareness, research and treatment for women living in WindsorEssex County. Taking off from the Riverside Sportsmen Club at 10835 Riverside Dr. E., Windsor, cyclists wearing neon spandex, tutus and other colourful gear will travel along the Ganatchio Trail and

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Riverside neighborhood. After check-in and the kickoff party at 6 pm, participants will do the physical 7.5 km nighttime bike ride. Stationary bike and non-riders can participate by doing the virtual Glow Ride, mapping their own course and getting donations from supporters. glowride.ca.

JUNE Sunday, 4 EAU CANADA - HERITAGE RIVERS PADDLING DAY

The history and environmental importance of the Detroit River Watershed can be appreciated with a range of free paddling activities offered by the Essex Region Conservation Authority. Canoe, kayak and paddleboard tours will be led on the Canadian Heritage River from 10 am to 2 pm. To learn the locations of host stations throughout the region, visit erca.org.

Sunday, 11 TELUS WALK TO CURE DIABETES

Aiming to create a world without type 1 diabetes, the 5k Telus Walk to Cure Diabetes raises funds and awareness for the disease.

Check-in is at 8:30 am at the Vollmer Recreation Complex at 2121 Laurier Pkwy., Windsor. 519-739-9191 ncozad@jdrf.ca.

Wednesday, 14 DETROIT TIGERS’ GAME BENEFITING THE CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION, WINDSOR-ESSEX COUNTY BRANCH

Paying tribute to baseball fans living across the border, the Detroit Tigers are supporting a local charity, the Canadian Mental Health Association, Windsor-Essex County Branch, at its Canada Day charity game on June 14th. The Canadian Tigers Fan Package includes a ticket, a Canadian Tigers fan baseball hat and a donation to the Sole Focus Project™, a campaign focused on providing education, training and awareness about mental health. tigers.com/canadian. Group tickets can be ordered at 313-471-2237 joe.clasman@detroittigers.com.

Friday, 16 CARROUSEL OF THE NATIONS

Till Sunday, June 18 and Friday, June 23 to Sunday, June 25. Named one of Ontario’s Top 100 festivals, Carrousel of the Nations shares the tastes, sounds and traditions of ethno-cultural groups who open their cultural centres to visitors. A list of host locations and events is available at carrouselofnations.com or 519-255-1127, ext. 191.

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Humanity

OVER THE LAST several decades, more and more families have become involved in motorcycle-related events. Today’s riders come from all walks of life with most of them being generous people who reach into their pockets and help worthwhile causes.

The following is a list of some of the major rides: 12TH ANNUAL RIDE FOR DAD SUNDAY, MAY 28TH, 2017 Proceeds go to prostate cancer research and public awareness of the disease. Cost is $30 per rider, passengers are free. Pre-Registration Saturday, May 27th 11am-5pm at Thunder Road Harley-Davidson. Day-of registration 7-9:30 am. Kickstands up at 10 am sharp from the Festival Plaza on Riverside Drive. national@ridefordad.ca.

IRON HORSE CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT FRIDAY, JUNE 2ND, 2017 You’re invited to bring your Hog to the Kingsville Golf and Country Club on Friday June 2nd, park it and swap it out for a golf cart and take a ‘ride’ around 18 holes.

It’s the Iron Horse Charity Golf Tournament sponsored by Thunder Road to raise money for the Motorcycle Museum at the Canadian Transportation Museum at Heritage Village in Essex. www.thunderroadharley.com SCAVENGER HUNT SATURDAY, JUNE 3RD, 2017 Proceeds to benefit Knobby's Kids (underprivileged kids to pay hockey at Lansbury Park). $25 per rider and $20 per passenger, includes buffet dinner. Registration begins at 10:30 at the Moose Lodge on Tecumseh Rd. East. Contact Sandy 519-562-6963.

2ND ANNUAL HOGS FOR HOSPICE SATURDAY, AUGUST 5TH, 2017 Proceeds go to the Erie Shores Hospice.

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7TH ANNUAL BOB PROBERT RIDE SUNDAY, JUNE 25TH, 2017 Proceeds go to The Cardiac Wellness and Pulmonary Rehab Satellite Program at Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare. Riders pay $20 while passengers pay $10. Pre-registration takes place at Thunder Road starting May 17th, which is where the ride starts.

Riders can register on the day of the ride as well. Kickstands up at 11 am. Information can be found at hdgh.org/probertride or facebook.com/probertride.

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Check-in and same day registration at Hogs for Hospice Headquarters Tent in Seacliff Park, Leamington 8-10 am. Kickstands up at 10:30 am. To pre-register and for more info visit www.hogsforhospice.com.

RIDE FOR BIG BROTHERS-BIG SISTERS SATURDAY, AUGUST 26TH, 2017 The cost is only $10 per rider. Registration 8:30-9:45 am at the Blenheim Legion parking lot. Kickstands up at 10 am for a police escorted ride to Tecumseh Park in Chatham for Bikefest. For more information contact Nan Stuckey at 519-351-1582 or www.bikefest.ca.

15TH ANNUAL RIDE FOR BREATH OF LIFE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD, 2017 Proceeds for Cystic Fibrosis. Riders meet at Applebee’s on Walker Road at 9 am for the optional breakfast and registration, which is $20 per rider and $15 for a passenger. Kickstands up at 10 am. Contact Dennis Stutt at 519-551-0194 or Dstutt1@cogeco.ca.

TORCH RIDE FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS ONTARIO SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH, 2017 Cost is $30 for riders, and $20 for passengers. Registration starts at 10 am at the Atlas Tube Center. Kickstands up at 10 am.

Contact Cst. Jim Chauvin, Essex OPP for more info Jim.Chauvin@opp.ca.

9TH ANNUAL SHAR’S RIDE FOR MS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2017 Proceeds to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. Registration at the Moose Lodge on Tecumseh Road W. from 9 to 10:30 am on September 17th. Riders pay $30 and passengers $20. It’s kickstands up at 11 am.

For more information, contact Shar Good at 519-798-3858 or shar.good54@gmail.com.

8TH ANNUAL CHRISTINE SORRELL MEMORIAL RIDE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2017 Proceeds donated to the Heart Defect Society of Windsor Essex. Riders will meet at Local 200/444 Unifor on Turner Road at 9:30 am for registration which is $25 per person. Kickstands up at 10:15 am. For more information, contact Warren Hayes at 519564-6404 or whayes22@hotmail.com.

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29TH ANNUAL H.O.G. TOY RIDE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1ST, 2017 The 29th Annual H.O.G. Toys donated to the Windsor Homes Coalition Inc. Registration will be at Thunder Road Harley-Davidson between 9 and 11 am.

For more details, call Shirley Beaton or Wallace Charette at the Windsor Home Coalition, email alk1@sympatico.ca or 519-819-8595.

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