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Stepping into the warm sunshine this morning, my dog paused on the green lawn and began to shimmy, starting with his ears and then shaking along his spine and out the tip of his black tail. I know just how he feels. Months of great weather are stretching before us and man, does that feel fantastic!

The arrival of long, sunny days and balmy nights coincides with the release of Windsor Life’s Inside Out issue. As you turn these pages, you’ll find inspiration and motivation for making the most of the fresh, new season.

Drop into the LaSalle backyard, lovingly designed by the homeowners, Stephanie and Gregg. Practical features combine with whimsical touches in this personal retreat.

To see how the pros are transforming properties, join Windsor Life on our tour of the trends revealed at the 2016 Canada Blooms.

Creativity sprouts everywhere this time of year. Perhaps you are painting your garden with flowers. Or decorating an indoor or outdoor room. Painter Katherine Korach, one of the talented artists spotlighted in this issue, shows us her latest works.

If music is your medium, spend a moment with Windsor musicians Crissi Cochrane and Gavin Michael Booth. They just shot a video for Crissi’s song, Pretty Words, in Tecumseh.

Kids seem to have a super highway connecting them to their imaginations. Senior kindergartner Liam Fitzmaurice is one creative little dude, writing more than 30 books since October.

Local students have opportunity to learn about different cultures by interacting with 94 students from China, Spain, Latin American and other countries. The visitors are living with local host families and pursuing their education through the International Student Exchange offered by the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board.

I’m always so impressed that our residents and organizations – no matter how busy they are – take time to make the world a bit better.

One way we can make a difference is by contacting LEAVE A LEGACY™, a national public awareness program that encourages us to leave gifts to a charity or non-profit organization.

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The following is a list of the major rides: First up on the schedule is the 11th annual RIDE FOR DAD on Sunday May 29th with proceeds going for prostate cancer research and public awareness of the disease.

The entry fee is $30 per rider – passengers are free. The day begins with registration at the Moose Lodge on Tecumseh Road west between 7 and 9:30 am with the ride getting underway at the Festival Plaza on Riverside Drive at 10 sharp. Paul Bridgeman, the event chair says after participating in the ride for 8 years he decided it was his turn to step

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Opposite Clockwise from far left: Former Red-Wing and Probert Team-mate Darren McCarty with his wife Sheryl riding on the late Bob Probert’s classic bike (The Moo Moo) in The Bob Probert Memorial Ride; Special Olympics Athlete Ryan MacBean (Georgetown Swim Club) getting a ride from D/Cst Brian Parkes, Orangeville Police Service in The Law Enforcement Torch Ride For Special Olympics; Rob Reeb, Sales Manager at Thunder Road Harley Davidson with his wife Corinne Chiasson and friend Real Deguire at The Windsor Ride For The Breath Of Life for Cystic Fibrosis.

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up and help with the organization. He says the ride “took on a genuine significance for me because my father is a 20-year survivor of prostate cancer who is able to enjoy life today.” If you need more details, Paul welcomes your calls at 519-982-0352 or Email him Psbridge01@hotmail.com.

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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.

More money for the museum is being raised at an open house and motorcycle raffle scheduled for the dealership on August 13th. The family oriented event will feature live entertainment and a barbecue. Only 1000 raffle tickets will be sold at $50 each for a brand new Harley Davidson Fat Boy Lo. thunderroadharley.com

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6TH ANNUAL BOB PROBERT RIDE JUNE 26TH, 2016 Back in the saddle again, it’s the 6th Annual Bob Probert Ride on June 26th. It’s very affordable...drivers pay $20 while passengers pay $10. Pre-registration is June 16th at the Colchester Bar and Grill between 4 and 8 pm. Forms will also be available at Thunder Road, or riders can sign up at the dealership on the day of the ride. At 10:30 am it’s “kick-stands up” for the start of the ride covering a major portion of the county from Lasalle and Amherstburg, to Lakeshore and back to Windsor with stops at the Verdi Club, the Colchester Bar and Grill and the Sandbar. The final leg takes riders to Walkerville where at least 4 blocks of Wyandotte street will be closed. According to event chair Dani Probert, “last year, the people of Walkerville did a fantastic job…pushing out their patios and welcoming us with open arms. There was a ton of food and great bands and everything looked wonderful……until that torrential downpour. Despite the weather which had reduced ridership, we still managed to raise nearly $98,000 which was donated to the Cardiac Wellness and Pulmonary Rehab Program at Hotel- Dieu Grace Healthcare”.

The entire Probert family gets involved.

Daughter Tierney has put together a celebrity hockey tournament at the Tecumseh Arena to commemorate Bob’s June 5th

birthday. This year’s contest on June 3rd will feature past and present NHL players, along with several OHL stars. All the proceeds are turned over for cardiac care.

The Bob Probert Ride was initiated in 2011 as a tribute to the Red Wing and Blackhawk hockey star who died suddenly a year earlier from a heart attack. Since its inception, the event has raised nearly $500,000 for cardiac care in Windsor-Essex County.

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HOGS FOR HOSPICE JULY 29TH - 31ST, 2016 No detail has been overlooked for a new event that wraps up the month of July.

Hogs For Hospice is promising to be an exciting 3-day motorcycle rally (the only one of its kind in Ontario) in Leamington from July 29th through the 31st with 100% of the proceeds going to the Erie Shores Hospice. Although activities are tailored to the motorcycle community, all family members, riders or not, are invited to join in. The entire town will be shut down on the Friday evening for a block party. A Hogs For Hospice charity breakfast will kick things off Saturday morning, prior to the registered ride from 11 am to 5 pm.

In the evening, fans can head to the Fairgrounds where they’ll be treated to motorcycle races involving Thunder Road and the Erie Ramblers, while others can attend a full-blown rodeo. For $25, rock lovers will be able to enjoy the Bret Michaels concert at the Seacliffe Park waterfront.

Throughout the weekend, visitors will be able to browse the offerings of vendors who’ll be set up inside the park grounds. A morning worship service for all riders will open the Sunday proceedings which will be followed by bike games and an evening classic car and bike show…again with all downtown streets being shut down.

Registration is a nominal $20 per person and can be done online from a very detailed, easy to navigate website: www.hogsforhospice.com.

The Erie Shores Hospice, which was officially opened last month is located on Talbot Street west, across from the Leamington District Memorial Hospital.

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RIDE FOR BIG BROTHERS-BIG SISTERS AUGUST 27TH-28TH, 2016 Riders will assemble on James Street across from the Black Goose in Wallaceburg for registration between 8:30 and 9:45 am.

The cost is only $10 per rider. It’s kickstands up at 10 am for a police escorted ride to Tecumseh Park in Chatham for Bikefest, a celebration for the entire family with plenty of food, vendors, entertainment and motorcycle showcase.

Fans are encouraged to donate motorcycle memorabilia to the Big Brothers-Big Sisters organization to be sold in a silent auction. For more information contact the agency’s executive director Nan Stuckey at 519-351-1582 or Email info@bikefest.ca.

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14TH ANNUAL WINDSOR RIDE FOR BREATH OF LIFE SEPTEMBER 4TH, 2016 The Labor Day weekend will feature the 14th annual Windsor Ride For The Breath Of Life for Cystic Fibrosis. Riders meet at Applebees on Walker Road at 9 am for the optional breakfast and registration, which is $20 per rider and $15 for a passenger.

The poker run begins at 10 am. Gene and Victoria Boivin organized the ride following the death of their 19 year-old daughter Renee, who had been a second year Communications student at the University of Windsor. The ride will conclude with dinner and the awards ceremony at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch in Belle River.

Gene, who has been a past president of the local CF Society, says about $130,000 has been collected since the ride began. He can be reached at 519-728-2403.

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8TH ANNUAL SHAR’S RIDE FOR MS SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2016 Registration is at The Leaf Restaurant on Tecumseh Road from 9 to 10:30 am. Riders pay $30 and passengers pay $20.

The entourage leaves at 11 am for an Essex County tour and winds up at the K of C on Columbus Drive in South Windsor for a family-style dinner. The money collected is used to buy special equipment for the local MS society and in the past 7 years the total has exceeded $57,000. Event organizer Shar Good was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1987 and last year, doctors discovered she had lung cancer

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7TH ANNUAL CHRISTINE SORRELL MEMORIAL “POOKER” RIDE SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2016 A second ride on the 18th is for the Heart Defect Society. It’s in memory of Christine Sorrell whose nickname was ‘Pooker’. She was only 19 and in her third year of accounting at St. Clair College when she died from a congenital heart defect. Riders will meet at Local 200/444 Unifor on Turner Road at 9:30 am for registration which is $25 per person. After a tour of the county, it’s off to Average Joe’s on Lauzon Road for the banquet and awards ceremony.

Over the past 6 years, the ride has presented more than $150,000 to the Heart Defect Society of Windsor-Essex County, which provides financial assistance to families requiring extended stays in either Toronto or London while one of their members is undergoing heart procedures.

The organization is staffed entirely by volunteers and all the money raised in the ride stays in this area. For more information, contact Warren Hayes at 519-564-6404.

To contact the Heart Defect Society, email heartdefectssociety@gmail.com or call 519-973-0915.

RED KNIGHTS TOY RIDE SEPTEMBER 25TH, 2016 The Red Knights Toy Ride is slated for September 25th with proceeds going to the Windsor Homes Coalition. Riders will gather at Thunder Road beginning at 10:40 am with Kickstands up at 11 sharp.

Registration is either an unwrapped new toy or $25. Contact Wally Charette at alk1@sympatico.ca.

For people that would like to ride, but have never done so, Thunder Road is offering, free of charge, HD-101, a comprehensive training program initiated by Harley Davidson. All aspects of motorcycle ownership and operation are covered in the sessions which are held on the second Thursday of each month through July.

As the sun’s rays penetrate the clouds and temperatures warm up, it’s “kickstands up” for another season on the open road! WLM If you are serious about getting your motorcycle licence, it is recommended that you take the weekend course at St. Clair College’s Windsor or Chatham campuses and get your class M2 licence. stclaircollege.ca

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Life is an adventure, best experienced in person, in its natural habitat. Pelee Wings Nature Store & Paddlesports Shop has all the gear required to put you in the midst of the action.

Nature is all around the store, located on the waterfront in Leamington, next door to Point Pelee National Park. People who don’t live within driving distance can shop online at peleewings.ca.

The return of the birds, boats and other intriguing subjects has people pausing for a second look and listen. “Being a nature store, we specialize in birding binoculars,” says owner Michael Malone.

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Detroit River, Point Pelee marsh and Conservation Area wetlands to explore. Kayaks also can be enjoyed in our 250,000+ lakes here in Ontario,” Michael notes. Pelee Wings stocks 150 kayaks from leading manufacturers. “There is a big new trend in fishing kayaks which offer exercise and fuel savings for anglers.” Pelee Wings rents kayaks for $20 per hour; each additional hour is $10.

The new models in stand up paddleboards are now at Pelee Wings. “SUPs are great for exploring local waterways – and they offer terrific exercise,” Michael says. People who practice yoga also embrace SUPs for balance.

From mid-June through to mid-September, Sundays are special for paddleboarders. Pelee Wings offers one hour of fitness paddleboarding, starting at 8 a.m. On Sunday evening, 6 to 7:30, Pelee Wings hosts social paddleboarding for people wanting to try out paddle boards for the first time or hone their techniques.

“All skill levels are welcome to our public events,” Michael invites.

To join the fun, participants can bring their own SUPs or rent one from Pelee Wings for $22 for the first hour and $10 for each additional hour. Pelee Wings’ certified SUP trainers also host training clinics bi-weekly, or you can make an appointment for personal training. Full day kayak training courses are offered all summer long.

People who arrive at Pelee Wings Nature Store & Paddlesports Shop range from leisure seekers to extreme sport adventurers. “They all want to step out of the stressful high-tech workplace and get outdoors to enjoy nature therapy firsthand,” Michael says. “That’s what kayaking, paddleboarding, birding and other fresh air activities are all about. Get out there!

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Among Maple City Marine’s new beauties this year are the 2016 Regal Cruisers and Bowriders. Regal Boats is not as much a boat builder as it is a family who, for generations, has forged deeply loving connections with each other through boating.

“Our purpose is not to merely sell a boat, but to give you and your family experiences that enrich life and create lasting memories,” says Rob Rule, whose family owns Maple City Marine. “We want your Regal to provide you more than a boat ride—it should take you to a place that, however far from land, always feels like home.”

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Other coveted boat builders are well represented at Maple City Marine, including Mastercraft Ski and Tow boats, Four Winns, Bennington, Lund and Ranger. Outboard motors are in stock by industry leaders Mercury, Yamaha and Evinrude, as well as Stern Drive by Volvo Penta and Mercruiser.

Helping local families discover the adventures of boating since 1948, Maple City Marine offers shore support, sheltered winter storage and maintenance and repairs done by factory trained service technicians. Clients receive reliable advice and answers at the boaters’ haven and at maplecitymarine.com.

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 purchase 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 fourth consecutive year, Maple City Marine and its crew clearly know what they are doing.

Rob observes, “Boat ownership is more than a pleasure for our clients – it is the fulfillment of their dreams. We do everything possible to make your buying and aftercare experience outstanding.”

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Pretty Words

Gavin Michael Booth and Crissi Cochrane Team up for Beautiful Music in a New Visual GAVIN MICHAEL BOOTH is on a journey to major success…a 15 year journey that has taken him from his native Amherstburg, to Toronto and now to the entertainment capital of the world, Los Angeles.

The award winning producer moved from this area about 3 ½ years ago to advance his film-making and music video career in Toronto, just before he began filming ‘Scarehouse’, a horror flick which was produced entirely in Windsor-Essex. It premiered at the Lakeshore Cinema with an audience of about a thousand which totally astounded the young filmmaker.

“Scarehouse,” says Booth, “is Mean Girls meeting the movie Saw, a revenge thriller that takes place inside a man-made Hallowe’en funhouse in which two

Clockwise from top left: Director Gavin Michael Booth watches playback during a take; three stills from the Pretty Words video shoot; Crissi reviews a take with Gavin (left) and cinematographer Matt Bendo; Make-Up Artist Carly Nicodemo applying final touches to Crissi in preparation for the video shoot.

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girls have decided to get revenge against some friends that don’t know what’s about to come to them.” Since its world release in October of 2014 and its Canadian premiere the following January, the movie has also been seen in the U.S., the Phillippines, Germany, Australia, New Zealand and the British Isles. It’s available on video and can be ordered from most outlets that have an entertainment department. When that production had ended, Gavin and his wife, an actress with some movie credits in her resume, decided that a relocation to Southern California would be the next logical step for career advancement. He still travels between LA, Toronto, Windsor and Detroit to work on various project.

Booth’s friendship with singer Crissi Cochrane, the Halifax native who now calls Windsor her home, goes back at least 4 years when he produced her first video for the song, ‘Drive All Night’. “We had a great working experience,” as Booth recalls, “but it was short since I also had a 2-year commitment as director, editor and producer of my movie, so Crissi and I didn’t have a chance to work together again until this past March when we did the video for Pretty Words which is on the album Little Sway.”

The tune has already attracted nearly 5 million listens on Spotify and according to Booth, “the number is unprecedented for an independent artist – even artists with record labels, managers and financial backing for advertising would be impressed getting that many listens. The fact that it happened to Crissi, being a 100% self-made artist, is beyond impressive!”

Crissi had been sitting on the idea of the video for a couple of years and originally imagined it for another song. A study in ‘mood’, it opens with the singer in full makeup under professional lighting. As it progresses and the lighting changes, offcamera hands reach in and remove the makeup, bringing the 27 year-old back to her “classic, natural beauty.” As Crissi puts it, “it’s very much a transformation from a public persona, with makeup being like a mask that can be removed to reveal who I really am in private.” Gavin says it was done in the vein of today’s “no make-up selfies” which have become popular, especially among celebrities.

At just under 5 minutes in length, the video is a single shot with only one camera angle and no edits. Production was done at a friend’s home (which serves as a studio) and took about 8 hours in total. “It was like doing a play,” explains Booth, “all the

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cues were rehearsed and when everybody was comfortable, shooting began. It was all very simple and we managed it in only two tries.” He had nothing but praise for Crissi’s poise and professionalism: “She potentially had to sit in a chair for 8 hours which would have tested anyone else’s patience. But, she was as sweet at the finish of the day as she was at the beginning. The entire crew just loved her!” The new video along with Crissi’s other videos can be seen on her website, on YouTube, it’s just been picked up by Buzzfeed and could potentially be aired by Much Music in Canada.

It’s difficult to classify her music under a specific genre. While some would call it adult contemporary easy-listening, Crissi says it’s more like pop, with jazz, country and folk overtones….a throwback from her younger days in Halifax.

Fortunately, with grants from the Ontario Arts Council, FACTOR (The Foundation to Assist Canadian Talent on Recording) and the City of Windsor Arts Culture Heritage Fund, she’s been able to avoid “getting a day job recently” and has been able to concentrate on her music. At the moment, she’s working on a new album which should be ready for release sometime next year. She’s also been writing songs for the red-hot trio, The Walkervilles (she’s married to band member Mike Hargreaves) and for Valentine’s Day, Crissi had a limited offer where she composed and recorded original and personalized songs for people to give to their loved ones. She says, “it was kind of crazy. I wrote about a dozen of those songs in 11 days and for the whole of last year, I think I only wrote one song!”

While she doesn’t have many live appearances lined up for this year, yet, Crissi will be a guest performer at the Jeff Burrows Drum Marathon which starts June 3rd at Good Time Charly’s on Tecumseh Road East. A few other appearances are in the offing, but final details haven’t been worked out yet.

At the same time, Gavin Booth, with at least 80 music videos and a number of films to his credit, is working on a new feature film. He’s not saying much about it until all the contracts are signed but he does say “it is coming together.”

The future looks bright for the two talents, and given the synergistic relationship that the pair has developed, there is little doubt that Crissi Cochrane and Gavin Booth will again be combining their unique talents for more musical collaborations WLM down the road.

ONTARIO INTRODUCES ITS ESTATE INFORMATION RETURN

NAMING A BENEFICIARY IS EVEN MORE IMPORTANT NOW! Recently, the Province of Ontario enacted significant changes to the legislation of the Estate Administration Tax Act of 1998, transferring the administration to the Minister of Revenue from the Minister of the Attorney General. Changes include the introduction of the Estate Information Return which executors are required to file.

Probate fees, more recently referred to as estate administration taxes, are levied under the EATA. These taxes are paid when an “estate representative” (including an executor, etc.) receives a court order certifying that the will of the deceased is valid and that the estate representative has the legal authority to administer the estate. Reporting has gone from largely an honour system to one with considerably enhanced administration and compliance.

The new form details the value of all properties and assets owned by the deceased at the time of death, that do not have named beneficiaries. The rules are complex and are worth discussing with me.

In Ontario, the value of naming a beneficiary can be significant. If a beneficiary is named, at death the company is required to pay any death benefit proceeds to the named beneficiary on record. Because these proceeds do not pass through the estate, they not only avoid the delays of settling the estate but also bypass “probate” and other estate administration fees. RRSPs/RIFs and TFSAs are examples of investments that should have named beneficiaries. Non-registered investments that do not have named beneficiaries can be subject to the full estate tax rules.

Investing your non-registered holdings in insured products, like segregated funds, insured GICs, annuities and life insurance, can avoid probate and other estate administration fees, and a timely payment of the death benefit.

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We provide consultation on small to medium projects including Do-It-Yourself weekend warrior projects, as well as full service design work for larger more intricate scale projects. Our experienced design staff can work through preliminary landscape concepts to landscape construction costing and 3D rendering and fly-throughs.

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WHEEL LIVING A Disability Awareness Program For Schools

STORY BY DICK HILDEBRAND

JOHN BOYKO UNDERSTANDS LIFE IN A WHEELCHAIR. In 1973, the Hamilton area native and former custom wheelchair builder was involved in an accident that nearly took his life. He was riding his motorcycle, when a car pulled out in front him. Unable to stop, the bike t-boned the car and John was catapulted over the vehicle, landing about 50-feet away. His spinal cord was crushed, he lost the use of his legs and for the past 43 years has been in a wheelchair. But he didn’t allow it to interfere with his life. He’s been a member of the Canadian National Wheelchair basketball team and is currently a wheelchair basketball coach and a student motivator.

He ran a wheelchair basketball program in Hamilton and brought it with him when he moved to the Windsor area more than 20 years ago. Calling it Lasalle Lightning Wheelchair Basketball, he also took his message of ‘Wheel Living’ to area schools. A fiercely independent individual, he hooks up his own trailer, loads a dozen specially designed wheelchairs and drives himself to the schools in a van that’s operated by hand controls. To him, the effort is worth it, “because the program is educational, interactive and fun!”

His classroom demonstrations, which last anywhere from 2 to 3 hours, include discussions, followed by students getting into the chairs to try their hand on the basketball court. ‘Wheel Living’ has a threefold purpose: to teach participants what it’s like to live with a physical disability and how it affects their lives – to show how motivation and drive can help overcome adversity and allow for a pursuit of dreams and to demonstrate how being active helps people live a healthier life by building self-esteem, establishing strong social networks and developing skills in working as a team.

Most of his student audience consists of able-bodied individuals and, “once they try out the chair, they love it,” says Boyko, “and then all of a sudden they see a different viewpoint from that person in the wheelchair, so there’s kind of a hidden message in my presentation.” He usually brings two other people with him and they all tell their injury stories and explain how their lives have been affected. John says most are reluctant until they start sharing

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Top and left: Exciting wheelchair basketball action at a typical LaSalle Lightning encounter. Above: John Boyko, LaSalle Lightning head coach and motivational speaker.

their experiences and as they continue, their confidence keeps growing.

‘Wheel Living’ is funded entirely by the participating schools. No other money comes his way. In order to pay for regular maintenance of the chairs, vehicle gas and other programming costs, Boyko asks for a $250 donation for the first session and an extra $100 if chairs are left at the school for three days for use during gym classes. At the end of the period, there’s usually a game involving both teachers and students, a fitting end to a program which, according to the coach, is definitely a school spirit builder.

“The games are as competitive and as much fun as possible,” he says, “and there’s no problem with competition, because the students just want to beat their teachers – no matter what!” Students, who rush to the gym as spectators, each pay a small admission…extra cash for the unique program.

Last month, Catholic Central High School on Tecumseh Road kept the chairs for 4 days and at the end, nearly 800 students laid out toonies as they clamored for space to watch the contest!

Regular season wheelchair basketball games are played at the Holy Cross school gymnasium in LaSalle on Tuesday evenings between September and April. On any given night, 12 to 16 players attend a game.

They’re divided into two squads and the game is on. At least 60% of those players are abled-bodied and usually face quite a struggle competing with those who live in their chairs. As Boyko puts it, “it’s the best level playing field that you can get.” The usual basketball rules apply, and the net is the regulation 10-feet above the floor. Gym rental fees are covered by the players who pay $3 to attend the games. Only a dozen wheelchairs are available, so it’s first come first served for the competitors.

Players are most often recruited through word of mouth. Prospective registrants are urged to send an Email to John Boyko and they, in return, are sent the Lightning newsletter and other follow-up information. It’s up to them whether or not to sign up.

Basketball wheelchairs are much different from normal hospital chairs. At $6,500 each, they have a normal life span of 5 to 7 years and since they’re involved in a contact sport, repairs are required often…mostly to the wheels. The chairs are very compact, much narrower than hospital chairs and weigh about 20 pounds as opposed to 60 for conventional units. The wheels are cambered, or angled, to make the chair more mobile and easier to maneuver…..not to mention easier on the operator’s hands.

The regular LaSalle Lightning Wheelchair Basketball season is now finished until September, although the squad is considering an invitation to play at a tournament in Toronto during the August Civic Holiday weekend. The entry fee is $500 for the team and the coach won’t consider going until all players give their approval.

In the meantime, prospective players can contact John Boyko by email at johnboyko@bell.net or on the telephone at WLM 519-978-9185.

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HI! NEIGHBOR After decades of working for Hi! Neighbor Floor Covering Company, Terry Darbyson and Erik Rorseth are now the owners of the 77-year-old store at 257 Wyandotte St. E., Windsor. They have renovated and updated the showroom and expanded the selection to over 1 million square feet of on trend flooring products, ready now for installation by do it yourselfers or Hi! Neighbor’s crew.

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COMFORT MOBILITY INC. Julie, John and Jessica Fase celebrated the second anniversary of their business, Comfort Mobility Inc., on Apr. 14th.

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CUT FOR A CURE On Apr. 10th, Matt Senechal, online marketing administrator with Motor City Community Credit Union, got his first haircut in nearly three years from Jen Senechal, Amici Salon stylist. Benefiting Cut For A Cure, the 14 inch locks are being donated to the Angel Hair for Kids Program with A Child's Voice Foundation in Toronto. The event was presented

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TREASURE NOOK The Treasure Nook’s first year in business has flown by for owner Sandy Pepper.

Carrying gifts and jewellery for all ages, the boutique has just introduced the complete Skinny line of 100% raw coconut oil products and is offering after hour demonstrations. The Treasure Nook is also hosting Kameleon Jewelry parties in store for hostesses and bridal parties at 575 Notre Dame St., Belle River. 519-715-9416 facebook.com/The-Treasure-Nook.

HEARING & DIZZINESS CLINIC The only audiology clinic in Windsor-Essex to perform balance assessments and rehabilitation services for dizzy patients, the Hearing & Dizziness Clinic is marking its second anniversary. Paige Pierozynski, Doctor of Audiology, collaborates with the in-house speech-language pathologist and physical therapist to evaluate and treat patients onsite. Located at 35 Victoria Ave., Essex, the clinic uses the latest diagnostic and rehabilitative technology.

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At the 20th Canada Blooms in Toronto, the EnerCare Centre’s vast concrete floor and exposed ceiling trusses were barely noticeable after truckloads of soil, trees, plants, rocks and mulch were imaginatively arranged to create fabulous gardens in a matter of days.

Eager to view the final results, thousands of people swarmed over landscapers’ creations from Mar. 11th to 20th. Canada Blooms’ hosts, Landscape Ontario and the Garden Club of Toronto, presented this season’s hottest trends.

ELEMENTS OF THE INTERACTIVE OUTDOOR RETREAT Floors Grass – the real deal or low maintenance faux turf – is the natural choice for an outdoor floor. Other options are: Creeping thyme and other

Clockwise from top left: Garden Retreat’s mod take on the white stucco Mediterranean house is furnished with black faux leather sofas. The house is raised above a paved terrace; dark grey all weather wicker dining furniture is set with turquoise table linens and dishes. By Royal Stone Landscaping & Design and Aquaspa Pools Landscape & Design; wooden beams form the entrance to a globular gazebo fashioned out of pieces of board attached in a random pattern. By Genoscape; a swimming pool is framed by a sloped flower garden and overlooked by a round lounger. By Royal Stone Landscaping & Design and Aquaspa Pools Landscape & Design.

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Ceiling Adorned with clouds or stars, the sky is a beautiful ceiling for the outdoor room – until the sun is too strong or the rain falls.

For protection: A gazebo or garden house puts a roof overhead. The open structure of a wooden pergola still lets some sun shine in. A modern stucco cubed garden house, painted snow white, reflects the heat.

Walls For seclusion and shade, a wall or four enhances the outdoor retreat. Wooden boards cut a foot long or so and nailed to one another in a random zigzag pattern and secured to a wooden frame forms a sculptural wall. The technique is also used to build a globular gazebo. A metal mesh frame is filled with pea stone alternated with bands of aqua glass chips. Rusting corrugated panels and distressed wooden boards make privacy screens. Succulents grow vertically, row upon row, on outdoor shelving units to form living walls. Recirculating water washes down over a vertical sheet of plexi-glass or metal. Composite boards in deep grey are hung horizontally between tall fence posts.

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Clockwise from top left: A yellow Stingray Corvette is the inspiration for the garden

by Julie Moore Modern Landscape Design; the chaises are shaded by an awning shaped like a stingray; Canada Blooms’ 2016 plant of the year is the Garvinea Sweet series of gerberas that bloom spring through autumn; Hewn stone is stacked to form a domed cave, covered with a living roof. A wine cellar lies within. By Brydges Landscape Architecture and the Landscape Ontario team; The great room lives up to its name outdoors with elegant areas for dining and reclining; matching taupe and ivory furniture is punched up with blue and green pillows. By Near North Hardscapes Ltd.

Furnishings Comfort and style are equally important in al fresco spaces. Matching metal or all weather wicker loveseats, armchairs and dining tables finished in neutral paint colours are jazzed up with colourful pillows and throws. A big round wicker lounger is shaded by its folding fabric canopy. A platform bed with a cedar frame and thick foam mattress is accented with pillows adorned by a turquoise feather motif. Black vinyl sofas are shielded under the solid roof of a garden house. Classic Muskoka chairs are painted or left to weather naturally.

Palettes Earth tones naturally look at home in outdoor rooms. This season’s hot combinations are: Tropical blues and greens with soft white. Terra cotta and electric blue.

Black, oyster and grey. Charcoal grey and turquoise.

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Left: A ceramic bluebird watches over an outdoor bed accented with feather motif pillows. By Julie Moore Modern Landscape Design.

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Design creates Nest, an elevated playhouse above and an urban garden retreat down below with a water feature wall, fire column, TV and contemporary seating.

designer who demonstrated her skills at Working in the garden is great exercise that is rewarded with flowers, fruits and vegetables; digging in the soil provides your body with nitrogen that nourishes the skin and promotes blood flow.

Canada Blooms’ 2016 plant of the year is the Garvinea Sweet series of gerberas in coral, yellow, orange and pink. Disease resistant and cold tolerant, it re-blooms from spring through fall. Slender white birch trees are visible in the moonlight. Stonecrop and other succulents need little water to thrive.

Hydrangeas come in a rainbow of colours.

Tulips are planted in wide swaths of a single hue: Pink looks romantic; yellow is upbeat; and white almost glows in the night garden.

Rock gardens are arranged with big boulders and limestone slabs, interspersed with plants.

Surprises Of all the elements, the element of surprise is the true delight. Canada Blooms delivered: A garden’s palette coordinated with a canary yellow Stingray Corvette and a white fabric awning shaped like a stingray fish shading the black chaise longue. Musical water streaming over a baby grand piano, set in the midst of a rock garden greened with ferns and hostas. Wine, glasses and cork-screw on a keg in a cave within a stacked stone structure, covered with a domed living roof. A painted carrousel horse cavorting beside the garden path. A silver tea service and old china teacups bringing elegance to a roughly hewn stone buffet. White hydrangeas popping in a bright red popcorn cart. Fairies tending their miniature gardens. Stepping stones that seem to float across the pond.

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It’s More than a Club – It’s an Experience AFTER FOUR YEARS OF PLANNING, a $2.4 million renovation has been completed at Essex Golf & Country Club on both the golf course and the clubhouse. The renovation has maintained the club house’s impressive history and the look of a traditional English manor while also providing a stunning new look of elegance.

“Members are thrilled with the renovations and improvements we have made. They appreciate the effort that went into embracing the club’s history,” says Tal Czudner, General Manager.

A significant amount of work was done in their clubhouse. Walking into the Ballroom takes your breath away when you first see the spectacular Maria Teresa chandeliers. New wood floors have been installed in the Great Hall, with the same pattern as the original floor in 1929.

Classic, rich colours dominate the carpet and paint throughout the Club. In the Grill Room original blueprints of the course designed by Donald Ross have been framed and are on display. The Champions’ Bar has been renovated and now includes a big screen TV along with photos that honour and recognize champions at the Club.

Both the men’s and lady’s lounges and locker rooms have been updated. The lounges create a great atmosphere conducive to relaxing with friends after a day on the course or conducting business.

“Essex Golf Club is one of the highest ranked courses in Canada and we want to continue to offer our members a championship level course and clubhouse. Essex stands apart by mixing a rich history with an updated yet classic Tudor feel,” states Czudner.

In the summer of 2015, the membership embraced significant improvements to the golf course.

The greens have all been redone to a strain of bent grass called Pure Distinction, which is a type of turf that is more resistant to the heat and cold that seems to be more prevalent in our region. Bent grass also provides a consistent putting surface for the entire season. In addition, the tee decks have been laser leveled to provide the perfect beginning to every hole, cart paths have been redone and 44 bunker

misters have been installed to keep the grass around the bunkers lush and healthy.

Later this year an expanded golf academy will be added along with a golf simulator. There are also plans to add a covered dining patio so members can enjoy dinner overlooking the tree-lined course.

One of the attractions of being a member at Essex is that it is a full service golf and country club. It truly offers something for everyone.

In addition to a championship course, they offer a popular children’s program that includes golf, social activities and swimming programs.

A splash pad and jungle gym added a couple of years ago have proven to be a hit with children and grandchildren.

Essex also offers many social events that appeal to every demographic and taste including higher end events such as Wine Dinners and themed menus, as well as some casual events that feature comfort food and local fare. Essex has a monthly Date Night, where members can bring their children or grandchildren to the club and enjoy dinner while staff entertain the children in a separate area.

“We are busier than we have ever been since 2002, the year we held the AT&T Senior Open,” says Czudner. There are 420 full access members and a wait list for new members now exists to ensure that current members have ample access to the course.

Social memberships also continue to be popular, especially with younger families. These individuals and families may not be interested in golf but can enjoy all of the other amenities that the club has to offer.

Although the media might have you believe that there has been a downturn in golf ’s popularity, this is certainly not the case at Essex.

Whether you are looking to conduct business and spend time with family or have access to a championship golf course, Essex Golf & Country Club is the place to be. There is not a better place in Windsor-Essex County to celebrate special occasions and make memories to last a lifetime.

Visit www.essexgolf.com for more information or contact Tal Czudner at tczudner@essexgolf.com

COMIC BOOK HERO

STORY BY DICK HILDEBRAND

Creations of Writer and Illustrator Jeff Lemire Will Soon Grace the Silver Screen

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HE’S BEEN DESCRIBED as the Stephen King of comics, a comparison he doesn’t mind at all….all done with a vivid imagination and a dark side running through the stories and drawings.

Jeff both writes and illustrates comic books – which is unusual in the business.

However, for this rather reclusive native of Essex County, it’s perfectly natural. Growing up on his parents’ Woodslee area farm, Jeff was interested in comics ever since he can remember. “My dad, on top of being a farmer also worked for a tool and die company in Windsor,” he recalls, “so I had a lot of time to myself. And since there weren’t many close neighbours, the comic books sort of took over my imagination.” Even at the tender young age of 6 or 7 Jeff copied pictures and tried his hand at writing a

Clockwise from left: Writer and illustrator Jeff Lemire. Photo by Jamie Hogge; the cover of Jeff’s Essex County Collection, soon to be made into a CBC TV mini series; illustration from Jeff’s personal creation, Descender which has been optioned by Sony Pictures for a major film adaptation.

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few stories of his own. And, laughingly from his Toronto home, he quips: “obviously I never stopped!”

He recalls a number of instances in grade school where teachers chided him for not paying attention and suggested he gets his head out of the comics. However, that changed in high school and he actually fared well academically, especially in English and Art, the two subjects that interested him the most. As a teenager he also helped around the farm, but in his spare time he would retreat to his room and work on the comics. He admits to being a loner, but doesn’t feel the trait is bad…“you pretty well have to like being alone to do what I do. You don’t want a lot of people hanging around the drawing board or the keyboard.”

At the age of 18 Jeff made his first move to Toronto where he attended Ryerson Collegiate to study film. He returned home during the summer, helped with the farm chores and worked part-time at a tool shop in order to fund his university education.

However, in his fourth year, he “sort of abandoned the program, so I could concentrate on creating comics, the thing I really wanted to do.” He made Toronto his permanent home and embarked on what has become a rather remarkable career.

What makes this story even more interesting is the fact that Jeff is completely selftaught. He worked diligently for up to 7 years perfecting his craft before he felt confident enough to try making a living at it. During this period, he worked as a cook in a restaurant by night and spent his days at the drawing board.

About 10 years ago, with the help of a government grant, he self-published a graphic three book series titled ‘Essex County’ and that got the attention of some prominent publishers which opened the door for Jeff to submit his ideas, and as he says, “that’s when things started happening.”

The series is fictional with no auto-biographical overtones, but Jeff says the setting was very real… “close to where I grew up.”

In developing his characters, he combined traits from a number of people he knew and told their story which spanned a period of about 100 years.

‘Essex County’ got some great reviews.

The New York Times called it a “rich tapestry” with “emotional wallop”. And the CBC, declaring it one of the decade’s five essential works of Canadian fiction, has picked up the rights to the publication

and is adapting it for a future television miniseries.

Jeff ’s first major break was with DC comics thanks to an editor who had come across some of his early stuff. Jeff ’s ‘Sweet Tooth’ had a 4 year run and proved to be quite successful. For the next 5 years, he worked on ‘The Justice League’, and ‘Green Arrow’ along with a few other things before jumping to Marvel, the company he’s still with today. His job is a balancing act – not only is he the head writer of the X-Men series but he also writes for other artists and continues with his own personal comic creations like ‘Descender’ which has just been optioned by Sony Pictures for a major film adaptation. It’s a sci-fi story about a young boy who’s a robot on the run from people that are chasing him in a world where all robots have been outlawed.

As Jeff likes to say, “it’s kind of a swashbuckling space adventure with this young robot and all his companions.” Writing has already started on a screenplay, although the movie likely won’t be finished and released for 2 or 3 years. The ‘Descender’ books are readily available at most comic stores with the series expected to run at least 2 or 3 more years.

At 39, Jeff is married and the father of a son. The family lives in a home on Toronto’s east side and his studio is in a converted warehouse off Queen Street about 15 minutes away by bike. He treats his artistic endeavours “like a real job”...he’s at it Monday through Friday from about 7:30 in the morning until 5 pm after which it’s back home for dinner and several hours of family time, followed by a little more work before hitting the sack.

In the meantime, Jeff ’s newest comic titled ‘Roughneck’, published by Simon and Schuster will be coming out in October. Set in a fictional town in Northern Ontario, it’s described as the haunting story of former NHL player and his kid sister.

Even though he lives many kilometres away, Jeff Lemire remains close to his parents and two sisters and tries to make it home at least two or three times a year, while they also reciprocate with Toronto visits. “We see each other as much as we can,” he says.

The future looks bright for Jeff. As long as his creative juices keep flowing, you’ll find his intense material filling the comic books, much to the delight of his legion of fans.

And, as he told Maclean Magazine recently: “I like to write from a child’s point of view.

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The Process of

STORY/PHOTOGRAPHY BY DICK HILDEBRAND

From top to bottom: Spring Thaw; artist Katherine Korach; Summer Treat; Lady With Tattooed Face.

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KATHERINE KORACH IS AN ARTIST of a different ilk. As a young girl growing up in her native Winnipeg she chose an artistic path on which to travel. She has always loved art and drew and painted any subject that came to mind. “I never had private lessons,” she maintains, “I was basically self taught. I used pencils and painted with oil. It didn’t matter, as long as I could use my creative powers.” She was also into figure skating and swimming and eventually learned to play golf, a game she still relishes today.

In 1979 she graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Winnipeg, all the while continuing to experiment with various forms of artistic expression.

Finding employment scarce in western Canada, she decided to move closer to her parents who were already in Windsor, hoping to get a job in one of the auto companies, but it was the 80s, the industry was in the doldrums and she was forced to find work in other fields. She attended the University of Windsor and graduated with a Bachelor of Education degree and went to work for the Windsor Board of Education as a supply teacher. She stayed with it for about 10 years before deciding that art was the only route for her life. During this period, she gained a reputation as an ‘established artist’ after selling some of her work which attracted accolades from both sides of the river.

One thing that quickly becomes apparent when speaking with Katherine is that the artistic portion of her brain never shuts off and with her intense interest in science she is constantly looking for new ways to create her colorful images. “I have experimented with almost everything that’s available to me,” she says, “such as pencil, colored pencil, pen, ink, water colors, acrylic paints, crayons, chalk in all pastels and encaustic…the ancient wax method of painting.” Today, she often uses 9 or 10 different mediums in one piece of work...a process that she developed over 5 years of intense experimentation.

Katherine’s inspiration has come from the art innovators throughout the centuries and her entire body of work has been the result of her vivid imagination. In her words, “the style of my artwork is a combination of realism and abstraction….which means realistic and organic form combined.” In recent years, after she stopped using canvas and after studying print-making at the University of Windsor’s School of Art, she has been painting on Chinese rice paper. And, since she’s using multiple mediums, work on one painting with the fragile paper can take hundreds of hours. As Katherine says, “it’s like tissue and you have to be very careful.” In her constant desire for innovation, she has now moved to the use of Belgian linen, another daunting task. Eventually, she hopes to publish her unique processes for all to see. She does not use photographs or any other visual aids. All her imagery is created from her mind... “anything that appeals to me at a particular time. I find that immensely challenging and believe it or not, I throw away much more work than I keep.” She has managed to make a successful living with her art and estimates she has painted thousands of pieces during her lifetime.

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The last 5 years have been particularly kind to Katherine. She’s been recognized by the Detroit Institute of Arts, thanks to collector Max Lepler who introduced her to Nancy Sojka, the retired department head of Prints, Drawings and Photographs at the DIA. After several visits to the artist’s Windsor home, Sojka was instrumental in having 4 of her paintings and 3 prints accepted into the museum’s permanent collection, meaning they can never be sold. However, the public does have a chance to see one piece currently on display in the main gallery as part of an exhibition from a number of major world-famous artists. That show concludes on June 18th. Lepler is also responsible for having 2 pieces of Katherine’s artwork placed into the Flint Art Institute’s permanent collection. A third benefactor is Wendy Evans, an adjunct professor at Wayne State University, who has included 3 of Katherine’s pieces in an Art History course developed by the professor. Titled “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Women in Art”, the course studies renowned female artists dating from the Renaissance to modern times.

Katherine’s Canadian resume isn’t too shabby either. Her work has been at the Art Gallery Windsor and she’s had at least 15 solo exhibitions at a number of venues including the School of Visual Arts, the Thames Gallery in Chatham and the Gibson Gallery in Amherstburg. She’s also been featured at group shows in Manitoba, Toronto, New York City, and of course, Detroit. She can be reached at her Email address: kkorach@hotmail.com.

With a keen interest in art innovation, Katherine Korach is a self-described “voracious” reader of art history which she uses to continuously teach herself. She has a profound respect for artists from all centuries and strives to adopt as many styles as possible in her own paintings. From a personal standpoint, she is an artistic person through and through...she enjoys having lunch and attending social functions with friends and regularly attends plays and performances by the symphony. If it’s arts related, she’ll do it. “I’m driven and passionate about what I do,” she adds, “because it requires so much intense work, I can’t afford to be playing around and wasting my time.”

Even though her images, which range from humans, landscapes, animals and abstract, are fascinating, Katherine maintains they are secondary to the process. In her own words, “I am ultimately most interested in the technical processes and not the images!”

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For 18 years Zoran Filipovski has been in the car business. His successful car dealership features quality used vehicles along with extraordinary service and flexible financing options. Recently he moved the business to 11293 Tecumseh Rd. E. where they have a beautiful new showroom.

“We have a solid reputation in the community of providing excellent service to our customers,” says Zoran.

Recently Zoran expanded his business to include hair services. Z’s Hair Salon opened its doors in April. This unisex hair salon offers service for men, women and children in a beautiful, new, modern environment. The large windows provide natural lighting and the high ceilings allow for great ventilation. There is also plenty of free parking for clients.

Customers who take advantage of Z’s Auto Centre and Z’s Hair Salon are offered a special promotion. If you come in for a hair service clients will receive 10% off a service on their vehicle and if customers get a service done on their car, they will receive 10% off a hair service.

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W.E. Care for Kids Befriends Ronald McDonald House Windsor “As President of W.E. Care for Kids, I am thrilled to announce our Board’s decision to pledge $400,000 in support of the Ronald McDonald House within the Windsor Regional Hospital Metropolitan Campus,” says Vickie Komar.

We are extremely excited to announce the generous donors who have stepped up prior to the campaign kickoff: The Stephanie and Barry Zekelman Foundation ($150,000), David and Camille Cecchin ($50,000) and Fo Abiad ($50,000).

The Board is also exhilarated to announce that Celina Ussoletti has generously agreed to be the Honorary Chair of this fundraising campaign.

“Celina’s passion and dedication to health care in this community is reflected in both her personal and professional activities.”

“She has displayed a strong commitment to the children of Windsor Essex as a Board member and volunteer for Ready, Set, Go, which assists disadvantaged families with children age 0 to 6,” Vickie notes.

As well, Celina has sponsored and volunteered with

Celina Ussoletti Honorary Chair and Vickie Komar President W.E. Care For Kids

many youth athletic teams over the years, assisted The Children’s Safety Village in various car seat safety initiatives and is responsible for community sponsorship in her family business.

Concern for community development as it relates to health and social welfare in our region has guided Celina Ussoletti’s professional career. “As a Registered Nurse and now as an Instructor in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Windsor, I’ve had opportunity to observe the stress families experience when their loved ones are ill,” she says. “I consider it not only my obligation but a great honour to make a positive impact for families when they are most vulnerable.”

Celina has long applauded the efforts of W.E. Care for Kids, a non-profit organization led and driven by volunteers who are committed to enhancing the health and well-being of children in Windsor-Essex County through fundraising activities. My family has been personally affected with a sick child when my parents lost our brother Brandon at 7 months of age due to cardiac issues as well as complications from pneumonia. He was so ill and was in and out of hospital throughout his short life. One day while they were at home caring for my older sister he died, alone in hospital. The impact felt by our entire family was long lasting and had a place such as Ronald McDonald House existed back then it would have been likely that he died in the arms of his parents. This is yet another reason why I fully support this remarkable foundation.

In agreeing to be W.E. Care for Kids’ Honorary Chair in support of Ronald McDonald House Windsor, Celina says, “It’s an honour to work with W.E. Care for Kids’ outstanding Board, a fine group of ethical and committed individuals who regularly demonstrate their passion for children in our community. We’re proud that 100% of our funds stay local and go straight into benefiting our community.”

Highlights of W.E. Care for Kids’ past efforts include funding the only paediatric specific operating room in the Windsor Essex area and the W.E. Care for Kids House, the only inpatient mental health facility for children aged 6 to 13 in the Windsor Essex region.

The organization is now determined to raise $400,000 for Ronald McDonald House Windsor, the first RMH in Canada to be located inside a hospital and near the paediatric ward.

Through W.E. Care for Kids run events and initiatives, third party events, personal and corporate donations and sponsorships, Celina is confident the organization will meet its commitment. “It’s astonishing and encouraging what our community achieves when our children’s health and wellbeing are at stake.”

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programming. Titan President Art Ussoletti also donated $20,000 towards the campaign. He regards his staff as family, appreciated that Ronald McDonald House was there for his team member and Site Supervisor John Lepain when his stepdaughter Brooke Bennett fell ill last year. “Our community’s children belong to all of Brooke Bennett and her famus,” Art believes. “We need to do ily were recipients of goodwill from Ronald McDonald house what we can to take care of them.” near the London Hospital.

Last September, Brooke needed immediate decompression neurosurgery at a London hospital. She had just been diagnosed with a Chiari malformation, a neurological condition that caused hollow cysts to form on her spinal cord and interfered with the movement of cerebrospinal fluid, the liquid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord and protects them from injury.

The medical issue also brought on scoliosis and syringomyelia, a problem with the spine that can lead to nerve damage.

It was a frightening and bewildering time for Brooke and her parents, stepfather and other loved ones. Over eight Honorary Chair Celina Ussoletti days, the blended and extended family found respite at the pinning fellow University Of Windsor Nursing Instructor Sue Baxter Ronald McDonald House near the London hospital. They for her tremendous support of colshowered, slept and shared meals between hours at their leagues as well as her students. girl’s hospital bed.

“It was an overwhelming experience for all of us but it was nice to have the Ronald McDonald House,” says mom Barb Bodlack. The family appreciated the emotional support and camaraderie of other families dealing with their children’s health concerns.

Brooke stayed in the house the night before reporting for surgery. The family service coordinators and volunteers “went out of their way to make her feel special,” Barb says. “They gave Brooke a handmade blanket that she took to hospital. It’s now on her bed at home.”

Her daughter’s cysts are shrinking. Brooke is looking forward to being well enough to volunteer in a children’s ward. “After having the experience and seeing what other kids were going through, she feels a connection,” Barb says. The family is pleased Windsor’s new Ronald McDonald House will soon receive its first guests.

W.E. Care for Kids SpokesKids Grace, Joseph, Andie, Jaycie, Emily, Emma, Gabriella, Lauren, Fiona, Brooke, Kale and Selena.

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Dr. Ken Schneider, Oncologist at Windsor Regional Hospital being pinned by Vickie Komar for his excellent support during a very difficult time.

Giving a W.E. Care Bear Hug There are individuals who touch our lives in special ways every day. W.E. Care for Kids is helping us all say thanks by launching its Bear Hug Campaign, a warm and appreciative way for families and community members to express how much we value those special people in our lives.

By purchasing a Bear Hug pin, we can show our appreciation to a Health Care worker, Teacher, Volunteer, Colleague or friend who has gone above and beyond the call of duty for us or someone we love. A printed message accompanies the pin, letting the recipient know the giver’s name.

This acknowledgement also enables us to continue to support paediatric health care in Windsor Essex County. Bear Hug pins are being sold by W.E. Care for Kids for just $20. All proceeds will help support paediatric healthcare programs supported by W.E. Care for Kids at the three local hospitals (Windsor Regional, Leamington District Memorial and Hôtel-Dieu Grace), as well as programs at John McGivney Children’s Centre, the Windsor Essex Therapeutic Riding Association and W.E. Care for Kid’s newest commitment, the soon to be opened Ronald McDonald House Windsor.

The powerful Bear Hug pins can be purchased online at wecareforkids.org or at Windsor Regional Metropolitan Campus at 1995 Lens Ave - also the home of the W.E. Care for Kids.

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Indoor/Outdoor Rooms Crafted

Just for You FROM A RETRACTABLE SCREEN for your front door to a stunning year round sunroom addition, Seaton Sunrooms has smart, attractive products to help make your home and backyard the place you have always dreamed of.

“Everyone wants to enjoy Essex County’s warm days and mild nights in comfort. Our sunroom and screen solutions can transform your patio into an oasis and your garage into an indoor/outdoor man cave,” notes Brooke Watorek of Seaton Sunrooms. “You can expand your home and enhance its architecture with a three or four season sunroom, custom designed, built and installed by us.”

Brooke and her husband, Jason Watorek, help operate Seaton Sunrooms, founded in 1978 by her parents, Vern and Linda Seaton. Using innovative, proprietary construction techniques and components conceived by Vern, the company’s craftsmen proudly build the sunrooms right here in Windsor. “We know firsthand what Essex County’s climate is like. Everything we do is with our neighbours’ comfort in mind,” Jason says. “Quality is assured. We put our family name on it.”

With more homeowners choosing to spend their leisure time in their backyards, they are discovering sunrooms are more than mosquito free spots for summer use. As an addition to the house,

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a sunroom connects fortunate owners to nature, providing comfortable views of sunrises and sunsets and the perfect setting for a cup of coffee or glass of wine.

To see solutions in operation, drop into Seaton Sunrooms’ interactive showroom. Check out the latest design trends and photos of recently completed projects in Windsor-Essex. Displays let you experience the sunroom’s sturdy construction, handsome design and sense of space. You can also get the feel of operating motorized and retractable screens, perfect for your residence’s front, back and garage doors or to bug-proof your back deck.

“Our motorized screens are extremely popular with customers who have a covered patio. It’s a gorgeous outdoor living space, but customers find they can’t enjoy it because of bugs and scorching sun,” Jason says. “If you love the freedom of the outdoors but want to create a pest free room whenever you choose, these screens may be exactly what you’re looking for.

Besides, they have that ‘cool’ factor when you have guests over and use your remote control to bring multiple screens down at the same time!” Motorized screens offer different grades of screening material which allow for sun and wind protection, the ability to heat your outdoor space on cooler evenings and of course, bug protection.

When a sunroom is to be added to the house, everything is done right.

“Because our sunrooms are custom built from the main house, the fit is perfect. We’re not patching in a standard size unit,” Brooke explains.

“Our Seaton made aluminum extrusions won’t rot or rust during the long life of your sunroom,” Jason says. All glass and roof panels are cut to order by Seaton Sunrooms’ own staff. “This makes us unique. We’re not importing from China or the U.S.”

Whether you choose Seaton’s three-season sunroom with an optional heating and cooling system and solar blinds or a year-round sunroom, the designs are timeless. “We’ve modified our signature style a little to accommodate more glass, letting in as much sunlight as possible,” Jason says. “We have even added fun features such as a doggie door in the middle of a glass panel for a customer who desired it. Being custom made means finding fun solutions!”

For more information, please visit seatonsunrooms.com.

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Lakeshore Family Living REINVENTING A HOME FOR THREE GENERATIONS

STORY BY KAREN PATON-EVANS PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL PIETRANGELO

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“IT’S BIG – AND WE FILL IT,” acknowledges an almost empty nester whose four floor house is seldom without toy trucks and trains scattered about – evidence that children are still very much a part of this home’s story.

The woman and her husband bought the Lakeshore house in 2002, appreciating it would offer ample space for their son and two daughters as they grew up, plus all the stuff a family accumulates over the years. The house, built in 1979, was in need of updating and upgrading. “It’s been a work in progress all these years. Now we are planning to redo rooms we did when we first moved here,” the woman says.

The house is more full than ever. The youngest daughter still lives at home. The eldest daughter, along with her husband and little son, are temporary residents while their new house is being built. A new grandchild is on the way.

Having so many people under one roof has prompted the owners to examine what is working and what is not. With three floors above ground plus a finished basement, there is certainly room to do just about anything their hearts desire. For now, the uppermost floor continues to serve as storage space. “Maybe it will be a home office Left: Offering luxurious comfort, a taupe chenille sofa and chaise invite conversation by the formal fireside at one end of the 46’ long great room.

The Lakeshore home provides four floors of space for the owners’ expanding family.

Above: Artwork and accents, like the open weave urn corralling decorative fruit, are changed with the seasons by the wife. Some are purchased locally; others are brought home as mementos of trips to other countries.

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This page, clockwise from left: Balls inlaid with stone and metallic mosaics bring intriguing textures to a glass topped coffee table; the family shares mealtime at the custom made maple kitchen table; above is a balcony accessed by French doors leading from the master suite; holiday feasts and special occasion dinners are served in the formal dining room, quietly elegant with caramel beige painted wainscoting and fireplace mantel; graced with traditional cabinetry crafted of birch and finished with a cappuccino glaze and dentil crown moulding, the kitchen is highly functional, with an induction cooktop seeming to blend into the Black Gravel Corian countertop and a tech motion faucet from Brizo by Delta.

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someday,” the husband muses. He enjoys remodeling projects and is never daunted by the scope of work to be done.

Four bedrooms are on the second floor; a guest suite is in the lower level. “Recently, we tackled the lower level to suit our expanding family,” says the lady of the house.

“It was chopped up into different rooms so we knocked down walls and opened it up.”

The husband adds, “We had to move the furnace to the back of the basement in order to achieve the openness.” (Keeping such a huge house comfortable during the changing seasons actually requires two separate furnaces and two air conditioning units).

The couple selected ceramic tile that mimics dark brown, hand scraped hardwood to cover the entire floor. They both fell in love with ruggedly stylish, hand cut, dry stacked ledgestone in rust, brown, grey and ivory hues and judiciously used it on several walls to unify the various areas.

To prevent the stone from becoming too imposing, the homeowners painted the remaining walls a deep mushroom colour.

Panels of rich auburn maple create a feature wall behind the natural gas fireplace.

More of the soft reddish wood was used to build closed cabinets flanking the hearth, keeping DVDs and games out of sight. “We have the fireplace on a thermostat so it helps keep the downstairs comfortable. Lower level areas are typically a few degrees cooler than the above ground floors,” the husband points out.

This page, clockwise from top: Cedar planking was a smart choice for the walls of the sunroom; a hot tub and cushioned rattan furniture encourage relaxing; the family room area, featuring auburn maple details and hand cut, dry stacked ledgestone stone in rust, brown, grey and ivory hues; auburn maple cabinetry and decorative mouldings give the new bar a mellow warmth in the recently renovated lower level.

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Auburn maple was also used to craft the bar area, the most popular feature in the new space. Invoking the look and feel of a traditional British bar, the couple had master craftsmen construct a snug enclosure. A wooden rectangular bulkhead inset with auburn maple panels covers the ceiling.

Recessed lighting was installed to gently illuminate the action below. More of the lumber was turned into cabinetry for the back wall, providing organized storage for ingredients required by the resident mixologist. Custom glass shelves are cleverly under lit, enhancing the liquid ambers and golds of the liquor selection. At half the height of regular refrigerators, a wine fridge and a second fridge for other beverages tuck neatly under the bar.

Beveled edges and vertically grooved trim pieces add subtle detail to the bar enclosure.

The bar itself is a long beauty, with an auburn maple base of raised panels and decorative trims. The top is Black Galaxy granite, its edge carved into a double bullnose. Five barstools, upholstered in black leather and trimmed with brass nail heads, line the bar. One small television is mounted at the back of the bar and a larger flat screen is hung on the adjacent stacked

stone wall, ensuring no one will miss seeing the greatest play of the week.

Another large TV is in the family room area, where a generous sectional in black leather gives everyone a spot to lounge and unwind. “Our kids will slide the big matching ottoman right against the sectional so they can all recline. It’s like having a king size bed,” the mother says.

Two more televisions can be tuned to the big game or favourite sit com in the games room section of the lower level. Jokes fly around the handsome pool table and air hockey table as players challenge one another in impromptu tournaments of skill.

Opting for the versatility of transitional décor in the choice of well made furniture and attractive finishes, the couple ensured the whole lower level will appeal to just about everybody. Guests enjoy the inviting ambiance. Overnight visitors are put up in a guest room so comfortably and beautifully appointed, they are reluctant to leave. A four piece bathroom completes the suite.

For years, the lower level patiently waited its turn for transformation. When the couple first took ownership of the house, they directed their energies to the main level.

The results of the major makeover brought

cohesion. The great room, kitchen and dining space flow into one another; the open concept enables everyone to interact.

Periodic tweaks to the décor have kept it fresh. Choosing a timeless neutral tone on tone palette for the walls and cabinetry, the wife is inspired by the changing seasons to inject colourful accents and paintings. Living artwork is provided by the gorgeous trees framed by the large windows. “Our property is so full of trees – maples, oaks, poplars and evergreens – that we almost feel like we are vacationing up north. I decided not to hang window coverings so we have an unobstructed view of the outdoors. It’s very private here,” she says.

The great room’s ceiling stretches 18’ high, so the homeowners painted it cocoa to make the cathedral peak feel more intimate.

Warm taupe walls connect the formal sitting area with the more relaxed media area in the 22’ by 46’ space. “When you sit on the taupe chenille sofa and chaise, they envelope you,” says the wife.

Surrounded in green marble, the fireplace features a formal mantel accented with fine moulding, painted to blend with the walls.

Curio cabinets were built on either side of the hearth to showcase a Venetian mask,

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Asian dolls and other souvenirs the couple brought home from trips abroad.

A wood burning fireplace is the focal point of the formal dining room. Muted caramel and beige tones, painted wainscoting and tailored Parsons chairs set the scene for special dinners. “My grandson just loves getting the glass dining table full of fingerprints,” the wife laughs.

The kitchen truly is at the heart of this home. An interior balcony off the second storey master bedroom overlooks the kitchen; the couple can open their double French doors to check on the activity below.

Traditional raised panel kitchen cabinetry is constructed of birch, finished in a pale cappuccino glaze. Decorative matching panels conceal the refrigerator and dishwasher.

A wide band of dentil cove moulding crowns the upper cabinets and frames the ceiling perimeter of the kitchen area.

The ceiling itself is covered in decorative stamped tin tiles, which the homeowners treated to four coats of different taupe hued paint and a metal finish.

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countertop has held up well over years of family use.

The custom made maple kitchen table that can expand to seat 16 relatives and friends naturally became the spot where the kids did their homework in their childhood years. It is still where the family catches up on the day’s news. Cheerful flames dance in the natural gas fireplace in the eat-in kitchen. It is a two-sided design, providing welcome heat and a view between the kitchen and the adjacent sunken sunroom.

“The warmth from the fireplace and the natural sunlight are really pleasant when we are in the sunroom,” the wife says. Rattan armchairs and a settee with gold and rust patterned accent pillows inject texture into the sun filled area. The walls are clad in cedar boards, installed on the diagonal. An indoor hot tub beckons after a long day’s work. “Our kids and grandson jump into the hot tub year round. They really like warming up after swimming in our outdoor pool.”

The sunroom opens onto an elevated deck at the back of the house. A wrought iron fence guards the pool as well as the property, which measures 100’ wide by 300’ deep. “We lost all of our ash trees – 60 of

them - to the emerald ash borer,” the wife laments. Even so, other tree species are thriving and casting ample shade. The residence’s original Tudor style exterior appears timeless in its parklike setting.

Busy operating their own local business, the couple value the time they get to spend with family and friends at home. “This is a wonderful place for a growing family, especially when three generations are living under the same roof,” the wife says. “It’s big enough for large gatherings and bringing lots of people together – yet it also provides cozy spaces for when my husband and I want time alone. To us, this doesn’t feel like WLM a sprawling house. It’s home.”

Windsor Life Magazine is always searching for interesting homes, landscaping, gardens, patios and water features to show our readers what others in the community are doing with their living spaces. If you have a home that you feel would be interesting please email photos to publisher@windsorlife.com. Photos need to be for reference only. If your home is chosen we will arrange for a complete photo shoot. If you wish, you may remain anonymous and the location of your home will not be disclosed.

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WHETHER IT IS THE COLD OF WINTER, or the hot, humid days of summer, home owners want reliability when it comes to heating and cooling their homes. For 48 years Syles Mechanical has been providing outstanding service to residents and businesses in Windsor-Essex County.

Experienced technicians can install and service all of your home comfort systems including all brands of water heaters, furnaces and air conditioning units. Syles Mechanical specialize in installation and repair of HVAC systems for new construction, residential and commercial and replacement projects. They also offer 24-hour emergency repair services for furnaces, air conditioners and water heaters.

Locally owned and operated by Sylvio Lesperance and Grant Higginbottom, Tecumsehbased Syles is partnered with EnerCare, one of Canada’s largest home and commercial services companies, to provide clients across the region with access to unmatched customer service.

Recently Syles introduced rental options for furnaces and air-conditioning units.

“For decades people have rented hot water heaters. It only makes sense to offer this option

to home owners who cannot afford to pay upfront for heating and cooling. It has already proven to be a popular option with clients,” says Grant.

Renting is a hassle free, convenient option for homeowners. A Syles technician will provide a comprehensive evaluation of your home comfort needs that will provide the customer peace of mind that they are choosing a product they can depend on.

The arrival of spring means that your air conditioner will be your best friend to keep your home comfortable during the hot and humid summers of this area. To optimize performance and efficiency, it is important to have a reliable functioning system.

Syles Mechanical provides a wide range of cooling options, including high-quality ductless air conditioning units which are a unique solution to cooling issues for both homes and apartments. These units are the perfect solution for residences that do not have any ductwork for central air conditioning systems.

Whether you are looking to purchase a new unit, or get maintenance on an existing system, Syles can help. They work with leading manufacturers to offer customers highefficiency systems which not only maintain temperatures at a comfortable level but also reduce energy costs.

“With ongoing increases to hydro rates it is important to have an updated system.

It will not only provide improved cooling and comfort, it will also save you money.

We encourage clients to provide regular maintenance to ensure units are running at capacity.” states Grant.

In addition to providing customized cooling solutions, Syles technician’s service and maintain all major brands and models of central air conditioning units. Give us a call to arrange your in-home analysis so that you will be comfortable this summer.

Maintenance plans can be tailored to suit every customer’s unique needs. Ideally clients should have their systems checked in the spring and the fall. Each inspection includes an examination of all HVAC equipment, cleaning of filters, blower fans, condenser units, replacement of belts as needed, check on coolant levels burners, igniters, wiring, pumps, air conditioners and heat exchangers as well as testing fans and motors.

Whether it is repair, maintenance or installation of heating and cooling systems, Syles Mechanical is a name you can count on for trust and dependability. For a free estimate call (519) 979-2090. You can also visit, www.syles.ca for more information.

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Armando’s Belle River -Pizza made fresh from our family to yours, with all your favourite toppings. Other menu items available. Fast delivery. Located in Aspen Plaza.

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

Offering daily specials and a senior’s discount.

Open 8 am to 10 pm. Closed Sundays. Come and check out this west end gem.

519-915-2349 www.beansladle.com 2440 University Avenue West, Windsor Capri Pizzeria - Capri’s casual atmosphere and welcoming staff attracts a mix of diners! Come out and enjoy our great pizzas, pasta and more!

3020 Dougall Ave. 519-969-6851 Casa Mia Ristorante - Experience authentic Italian food, local wines and homemade desserts and crepes served in a casual, completely handicap accessible setting. For 22 years, chef and owner Frank Puccio has been making lunch and dinner fresh to order. Gluten free options.

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Fratelli Pasta Grill - Offering flavour drenched “woodfire” grilled steaks, seafood and pasta dishes. A fresh and healthy selection of modern and time tested classics. Located behind McDonald’s on Manning Rd. in Tecumseh. Take-out, catering, private parties. For reservations call 519-735-0355. www.fratellipastagrill.com Jeff ’s Fresh Meats - We make dining at home easy. Choose from one of our many ready made products: stuffed pork chop, stirfrys, cordon bleu, stuffed peppers, meat loaf.

The City Market – 1030 Walker Rd. 519-967-0988 Joe Schmoe’s Eats N’ Drinks - Family friendly restaurant in LaSalle. Handcrafted burgers, sandwiches and salads. Fresh ingredients and house made sauces. Local wines; 12 Ontario craft and commercial beers on tap. HDTVs. Fast, cheerful service.

5881 Malden Rd. (behind Rexall) 519-250-5522 www.eatatjoes.ca Joey’s Seafood Restaurant - Family friendly atmosphere. Locally owned and operated.

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Cramdon’s Tap and Eatery - South Windsor’s friendly gathering place. Offering great food at affordable prices. Satellite sports and billiards in a pub-like setting. www.cramdons.com 2950 Dougall Ave. 519-966-1228

STEAK • SEAFOOD • BURGER’S • BAR

WINDSOR’S NEWEST HOT SPOT THERE’S A NEW HOT SPOT IN TOWN! Webb’s Steakhouse located at 1640 Lesperance Rd. officially opened its doors on February 9. In just a couple months it has become a popular dining destination for a quality dining experience as well as a place to gather with friends.

With over 60 years of restaurant experience between them, Mike Webb and Craig Webb offer customers an awesome dining experience. They have created a delectable menu with something for everyone. Their specialties include signature steaks cooked to perfection, tasty Angus burgers, fresh seafood and salads, topped off with a full service bar.

Each steak is seasoned with Webb’s secret seasoning and weighs in at 6 to 14 ounces of Certified Angus Beef.

“We offer people a casual environment where they can enjoy great food in a great location at affordable prices,” says Craig.

The restaurant is open daily at 11 am for lunch. Coming soon, a new salad and club sandwich menu.

Upon entering the restaurant guests are greeted by a motorcycle in the lobby. It is indicative of an atmosphere that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

In addition to their fabulous menu, one of the things that set them apart are their theme nights. “Motorcycle Mondays” began in April and will continue through the summer. People are encouraged to come to out on Monday night and show off their motorcycles. Webb’s will pay the tax on food purchases. Plus on every visit, customers are given a free ballot for a grand prize draw in September.

Mondays feature two-for-one mussel appetizers and on Thursday bottles of house wine are available for $20. Bring your kids with you on Tuesdays when they can eat for $2 with the purchase of an adult entrée and beverage.

Wednesdays are All You Can Eat crab leg nights. Guests dining in can enjoy delicious fish, seasoned vegetables, a salad and choice of one side for $34.99.

Webb’s Steakhouse owners Craig and Mike Webb.

Webb’s Steakhouse is also the perfect spot to go with friends to watch the NHL playoffs, Toronto Blue Jays or Detroit Tigers. With 7 big screen TVS and $12-$16 draft pitchers of beer, it’s a great spot to cheer on your team. Meet up with friends and enjoy drinks and appetizers such as bacon wrapped scallops or their popular lobster spinach dip.

The restaurant also includes a party room that can be booked at no cost. It is the perfect space to celebrate special occasions such as showers, baptisms, graduations and team gatherings. Webb’s can help you create a special menu for any occasion at any budget.

There is still time to make a reservation for Mother’s Day on May 8 where Moms will receive the VIP treatment and be treated to a fabulous meal.

Adults eat for $29.99, kids (ages 4- 12) $14.99 and kids under 3 are free. Spots are filling up quickly so call ahead (519-735-0007) to avoid disappointment.

Webb’s also has an extensive Take-Out menu for people on the go. Call ahead to take some fantastic food home with you. Located just off the E.C. Row Expressway, the restaurant is easily accessible.

“We are committed to making your experience exceptional and helping you create special memories.”

Visit www.webbssteakhouse.ca to check out their menu and special events.

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Serving our Famous Fish & Chips for over 20 years. Home of the All You Can Eat Fish & Chips. Landlovers enjoy rotisserie chicken & ribs. Take out available. www.joeys.ca 245 Talbot St. W., Leamington 519-322-2660 Johnny Shotz - Tecumseh’s #1 roadhouse and home of the New Chicken Deluxe. 2 for 1 wings (Sun 1-4, all day Mon). Breakfast Sat & Sun. 38 HD screens covering every game, 7 pool tables & 13 beers on tap. www.johnnyshotz.com 13037 Tecumseh Rd. E. 519-735-7005.

Lux Diner - Family friendly atmosphere. Large variety of items that makes everyone happy.

1/2LB Burgers, BBQ Ribs, Halibut, Pasta, Breakfast, and our famous Broasted Chicken.

Open Tuesday thru Sunday.

E.C Row & Manning, Lakeshore,On 33 Amy Croft Dr. 519-735-8001 The Mushroom Hub - Offering over 20 varieties of flavourful, nutritious organic mushrooms from local farms and wild mushrooms imported from the Pacific Northwest. Also enjoy dried and marinated mushrooms, balsamic vinegars, local ingredient soups and more! 5950 Rhodes Drive, Windsor www.themushhub.com Neros Gourmet Steakhouse - Indulge in the finer things in life at Neros where modern upscale dining meets traditional steakhouse fare.

Fresh, local ingredients, an incredible wine selection and superb service. caesarswindsor.com 1-800-991-7777 ext. 22481.

Parkside at Rochester Place - Newly renovated with 3000 sq ft patio with large fountain pool, incredible fire features, large outdoor lounge area, dining area, new sound system that will amaze you and a New menu that will more than impress! See what they've done!

Cty Rd. 2 in Stoney Po int at Ruscom River. www.rochesterplace.com. 519-728-2361 Sandbar Steak & Seafood Restaurant - Open year round, featuring great steaks and seafood plus live entertainment Thurs., Fri. and Sat. nights in a casual atmosphere. Lots of guest boat slips off Puce River.

930 Old Tecumseh Rd., Lakeshore.

519-979-5624 www.sandbarpuce.com Taza Mediterranean Grill - Enjoy a delectable variety of authentic, Lebanese-style dishes rich with flavour and traditional spices. Open to all ages, located in the Augustus Hotel lobby at Caesars Windsor, open weekdays 11 am–11 pm and 7 am on weekends. caesarswindsor.com.

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Volunteer Members of the Windsor-Essex CAGP Chapter

Nancy Parker

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CFP, CLU,CH.F.C.,CHS, Treasurer of Chapter Principal, Sobocan Insurance and Financial Services

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Connie Giglio

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Chapter Member, Executive Director WindsorEssex Community Foundation

May is national LEAVE A LEGACY month. To mark the occasion the Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP) Windsor-Essex Chapter highlights the benefits and impact of legacy gifts.

LEAVE A LEGACY™ is a national public awareness program that 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.

A program of the Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP-ACPDP), it is a collaborative effort of donors, charities, not-for-profits and professional advisors. LEAVE A LEGACY™ has 19 local Canadian programs that operate under the CAGP-ACPDP. CAGP is a national association that inspires and educates the people involved in strategic charitable gift planning. 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 majority of Canadians do not have a signed will. Furthermore, many have never considered the possibility of leaving a gift to charity when making

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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 Nancy Parker, Chair of the Windsor-Essex CAGP Chapter.

“Many people think that it can be incredibly difficult to set up a legacy gift, but it is actually very easy. A lawyer, accountant or financial planner can assist anyone who is interested,” states Parker.

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“As individuals we can do good things. Together we can accomplish great things and have an everlasting impact. In a combined effort, we can make a once-in-a-lifetime difference.”

– Marty Solcz, Founder/Chairman – Inspiration 100 When the Foundation builds its assets, it is guaranteeing future gift giving. To do this, the Community Foundation only uses the proceeds from investments made from its many advised funds to distribute grants to worthy causes within the local community.

This means that the capital of all its donations are kept in perpetuity ensuring a lifetime of giving is possible.

The funds raised through Inspiration 100 will be kept in a permanent endowment within the Community Foundation, and

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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.

Donor Advised Funds are the fastest growing charitable giving vehicle in North America. A local example is the unique legacy giving opportunity that has been established by the WindsorEssex Community Foundation. Fifty-one leaders across Windsor-Essex have joined Inspiration 100, a unique endowment fund that enables our community to give in perpetuity! What initially began as an idea by Marty Solcz— Chairman of the Solcz Group Inc. and Past-Chairman of the WECF Board of Directors—turned into something much greater. With membership already half full, the group is looking for 49 more community-inspired leaders who are committed to creating a lasting legacy in Windsor and Essex County.

Each membership to Inspiration 100 is helping to build a fund within the WindsorEssex Community Foundation that will grow in excess of $3 million over the next 10 years. Inspiration 100 asks 100 people to give $20,000, or $2,500/year for ten years, to build an endowment.

Through legacy gift giving, fundraising, and special donor funds, the Community Foundation takes an active role in working with all its donors to ensure that their return on investment provides a lifetime of giving.

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only the proceeds from its investments will be used to grant back to Windsor-Essex each year. The group will meet annually to discuss plans for distribution of the fund proceeds back to local registered charities reaching key areas in our community including health & wellness, recreation & sport, arts & culture, education, youth, community development, and environment. With all likeminded individuals each contributing $2,500 per year for 10 years or $20,000 upfront, Inspiration 100 can and will accomplish its outstanding objective to reach $3 million over the next 10 years.

Choosing to leave a gift from the heart brings meaning, dignity and purpose to a life well lived. Your gift is your opportunity to participate in the charitable and community work most meaningful to you, in a way that allows these important causes to be well supported now and long after you have gone. Personal philanthropy through a will can be an additional way to ensure that your memory lives on.

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.

A Contribution for the Future 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 Wednesday, May 18th at Essex Golf and Country Club entitled, “Planned Giving – It’s Easier Than You Think!”. A panel of three professionals will provide information on legacy giving from a local perspective. 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/936679.

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 Nancy Parker at nlparker02@hotmail.com.

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Clockwise from top: The Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board (WECDSB) has a dynamic international exchange program.

Currently 94 students from a variety of countries are enrolled.

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IN ANY GIVEN YEAR, the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board (WECDSB) hosts dozens of international students. This year 94 students are taking advantage of this awesome opportunity to study abroad. These students come from a variety of countries including China, Spain and Latin American among others.

This program would not be possible without host families who are willing to have these students stay at their homes and become a member of the “family.” The stays may be a few months or several years depending on the student.

Nadia Desjardins has been the Supervisor of International Education for WECDSB for the last 5 years. Working with agents, she helps recruit students from around the world to come to Canada to study. “We have doubled our intake over the years. In September 2015 we started the new semester with 94 international students and we are looking to increase that number to 150 by 2017,” says Nadia.

While the rewards are intangible for students who study in foreign countries, it is costly for their families. It costs $12,700 per year for their tuition in addition to their lodging fees. In spite of the cost, many families want their children to receive the best education possible and believe that studying abroad affords them opportunities that they would not find in their home country.

Karissa Quinlan is the Relationship Manager for the Canada Homestay Network. Her job is to recruit host families, match students with a family and then check in with the students and the host families throughout the student’s stay.

“It can be a challenge to find host families, as it is not for everyone,” says Karissa.

“However, for families who are interested in hosting for the right reasons the benefits are amazing and extend to both the student and the family.”

Grace Zang, from China, has been an international student in Windsor for three years.

Currently in grade 11 at F.J. Brennan Catholic High School, she has found the experience very rewarding. “I wanted to come to Windsor so I would have a better education. It’s different from the schools back home and will allow me to have better opportunities in the future.”

While there was some initial culture shock, Grace has loved meeting new friends and

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getting to know the culture. She finds Canada peaceful and appreciates the open spaces and has become a fan of Windsor pizza. The hardest part initially was learning the language.

Although she sometimes misses her family and friends, the ability to frequently keep in touch with them through technology helps. She also travels home in the summer to visit.

Grace is fortunate to have an amazing host family. Mary Krzysik has been hosting students for three years. She finds the experience very rewarding for both herself and her two daughters that still live at home, Danielle and Sarah.

It was actually Danielle who suggested her mom look into hosting a student when she was going away to school. Together they are able to teach Grace about Canada and its culture along with assisting her in learning the language.

The Krzysiks lived in Panama for five years so know firsthand what it is like to be a foreigner living in a different country.

While the experience is rewarding, Mary shares that you have to be prepared for everything. “With these students away from their families, you have to be prepared to offer ongoing emotional support as well. Ongoing communication with the student is essential. It can be easy for these students to hide. Our family makes sure there is constant engagement and socialization.”

In addition, being a host family has to be accepted by the entire family. It is not just one person’s job; everyone in the house has to be supportive and understanding. It is vital for the host family to stay involved in the student’s activities, keep in regular contact with the school and

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Danielle and Sarah love having Grace as part of their family and say that they learn much from her. “We love Grace. She has taught us a lot about her culture and Mandarin. It’s been a great bonding experience,” says Danielle.

International students are very dedicated to studying and getting good grades. As such, it is important for the host family to expose them to various activities and experiences that will enrich their education.

With Danielle and Sarah’s encouragement Grace got involved in the school’s running and badminton teams. She also recently placed second in a school talent show by playing the violin. In addition, Grace has volunteered some of her time teaching violin in downtown Windsor.

“Education is not just about books, it’s also important to have these life experiences,” says Mary.

“International students truly do enrich the home, school and the community,” says Nadia.

A database of active families is kept and it is then Karissa’s job to make matches between the families and the students. Once an initial match has been made they exchange profiles so the family and the student have the opportunity to get to know one another before they arrive in Windsor. Technology has made the process of communicating even easier.

“I think it’s important to point out that families do not have to commit for years. It is very flexible. We have families who do it for months at a time and others who commit for years,” says Karissa.

Karissa is constantly recruiting good families. If people are interested they can visit the WECDSB website for information at wecdsb.on.ca or canadahomestaynetwork.ca.

Karissa can be reached directly by calling 519-916-5290. After completing an application, a meeting will be held in the family’s home and a police check must be completed for anyone over the age of 16 living in the home. This year 19 international students are graduating from Windsor high schools and three have already received early acceptance to Canadian universities. “It truly is an amazing program,” says Nadia. “It is so rewarding to see someone grow in so many ways throughout their stay.”

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SUMMER UNDER THE PERGOLA Gnomes, Mushrooms and People Bloom in LaSalle Backyard STORY BY KAREN PATON-EVANS / PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL PIETRANGELO

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is a native of south Windsor, so they both understood the extremes of changing seasons. Protection from the sun topped the homeowners’ to do list.

The front and side yards were done by a professional landscaper. “We thought we’d tackle the backyard ourselves,” Stephanie says.

Acknowledging some tasks were too strenuous for the do-it-yourselfers, the couple enlisted contractor Kevin Kehoe to rip out the lawn, put down big boulders and build a shade casting pergola.

The pergola is attached to the rear of the house, extending its full length. Squared cedar posts support the open framework of the pergola’s slanted roof, covered in Suntuf corrugated resin panels. “The panels block the rain so

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Back in 1986, a LaSalle backyard was “basically grass” when its new owners first saw it. The couple decided to live with it for a while and focused instead on updating and upgrading the interior of the 1972 orange brick ranch style house. “A lot of time and effort went into that,” says Stephanie.

Four years ago, the couple were finally free to go play outside.

Stephanie grew up in LaSalle and her husband, Gregg,

Clockwise from far left: Extending the length of a LaSalle ranch-style house, an outdoor great room is protected from the elements by a roofed and curtained pergola. Dark brown all weather wicker tables and chairs are arranged for relaxed dining, conversation and resting; a mosaic glass bowl shimmers on the coffee table. A new charcoal smoker barbecue waiting in the corner will be tried out by the owners this summer. The homeowners prefer to cook and eat al fresco for as long as the weather permits; a grinning gnome invites guests to sit in the sky blue Muskoka chairs. One of countless decorative mushrooms sits atop the table; the shape and hue of green canna lily leaves camouflage a green and orange painted metal owl, perched in a terracotta planter; in a custom built white stucco planter, real pink and purple flowers bloom against the backdrop of a ceramic painting of a pink hibiscus and live variegated euonymus.

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we can barbecue out there, no matter what the weather,” Stephanie says.

Forming walls at both ends of the pergola are wide cedar lattice panels from the roof down to the poured concrete floor.

“The lattice lets in about 30% of the sun’s rays, diffusing the light,” says Stephanie.

Two ceiling fans mounted in the pergola keep the air moving and the bugs away – an important feature in what she calls their “mosquito haven” of a backyard.

Eleven years ago, an outdoor kitchen was built near the backdoor. Kevin the contractor refreshed the stacked ledgestone island surrounding the barbecue by building a new countertop large enough to serve as a prep surface and eating bar. He clad the countertop in porcelain tile, hardy to the elements.

The couple purchased a new barbecue with a side burner they use for boiling corn on the cob and other vegetables. The builtin barbecue is conveniently hooked up to the house’s natural gas line, so the cooks won’t run out of propane before the steaks are done. “I don’t think we ate in our indoor dining room at all last summer,” Stephanie recalls. The couple recently won a charcoal smoker barbeque and are determined to learn how to use it this summer.

The long outdoor great room under the pergola is divided into living, dining and cooking areas. Taking her cue from the orange and brown tones of the house’s exterior brick walls, the Stephanie selected dark brown all weather wicker tables and patio chairs. Her sister made comfy deep orange Sunbrella seat cushions and orange, brown and ivory striped accent cushions.

A floral outdoor rug in orange, yellow, green and ivory anchors the settee, armchairs and occasional tables in the living area. Ready-made, full length drapes in ivory indoor/outdoor fabric hang along the pergola’s frame. “They protect us from the glaring sun while we’re eating dinner,” says Stephanie.

“I find the curtains and the rug really make the outdoor room.

I actually vacuum the rug!”

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Clockwise from far top left: An orange, yellow and green area rug pulls together the outdoor room's colour scheme. A wooden lattice panel at either end of the outdoor room diffuses the sunlight and provides some privacy in the backyard; a 3' high metal peacock poses in the garden; metallic rays of a painted starburst accent the orange brick wall and painted bench; smiley face scarecrow was the first acquisition for the backyard many years ago; square paving stones are laid in a crisscross pattern on pea stone, leading to the shed; swirls of tangerine decorate a big glass ball set amid the stones; a new porcelain tile countertop freshens the stacked ledgestone outdoor kitchen unit; giant bees and other bugs hold up glass balls in the rock garden, greened by globe evergreens and drought tolerant plants.

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An anti-gravity chair became the most important furnishing in the outdoor room in 2014, after Gregg came home from cancer surgery. “He called it his healing chair,” Stephanie says. “Gregg did a lot of recovering in our backyard.”

Wanting to spend more time enjoying the yard than tending to it, the couple put black felt weed barrier down on their pathways before covering it in pea stone. “I don’t have any flowers planted in the ground. It cuts down on weeding and watering,” Stephanie says. Each summer offers its own lessons.

“I’ve learned what not to plant over the years. Geraniums do really well here.”

At her direction, Kevin built large white stucco planters. To fill them, the green thumbed lady goes with whatever appeals to her mood each new season. Tall red canna lilies accented with metal garden art are a striking combination.

To further punch up the cumulative effect of bright colours in the garden, Stephanie displays ceramic paintings of flowers and colourful glass balls in the pots and beds, ensuring it looks like there is always something in bloom.

Even if all the plants died from drought or squirrel attacks, the couple’s garden would still be filled with colour and interest.

Surveying her retreat, Stephanie notes, “There are a lot of mushrooms and a lot of gnomes throughout the yard.” One friend who couldn’t get over the plethora of decorative mushrooms cropping up on the property began tallying them. “He lost count.”

Stephanie arranges her resin, ceramic, concrete and terracotta treasures here, there and everywhere in the spring. A plastic scarecrow with a yellow happy face, patched shirt and blue jeans is “the oldest thing we have.” He watches the yard’s annual transformation from his safe perch in a flower pot.

One of Stephanie’s favourite things is a ceramic character she found at an art sale.

“It’s ugly but the cutest thing ever,” she says.

The gnarly gnome stands guard by a pair of Muskoka chairs that the sun has faded to a cheerful sky blue.

Sunlight brings to life to the colours of a mosaic glass bowl, handcrafted in a third world country. A painted metal owl and peacock add flashes of beauty. Giant bees grin over a rock garden.

“We had wood leftover from the pergola’s construction so we had Kevin make us a bench and put it under our dining room window,” Stephanie says. The bench was painted deep orange to match the outdoor

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room’s colour scheme. Hung above is a big metal starburst finished in varied natural tones, accenting the house’s orange brick wall.

On the sitting area’s lattice wall is a cluster of small, round mirrors, flanked by circular sun and moon plaques. “Everything was bought locally,” says Stephanie. She enjoys finding new touches of whimsy that will elicit smiles from guests visiting in the garden.

Ideas for the outdoor room, pathways, garden beds and other features on the property were gleaned from magazines and houzz.com. “The internet helped a lot,” Stephanie says.

One practical yet visually intriguing idea that she put to use is the crisscrossing of paving stones. Instead of laying the 12” square pavers in a straight line, the couple directed the ever handy Kevin to set a double track of pavers on the diagonal, seemingly crisscrossing the pavers wherever the paths intersected on the bed of pea stone.

Rather than installing a utilitarian walkway to the shed and garden areas, the couple have achieved an esthetically enticing path.

The pea stone and pavers wend their way throughout the backyard, where not a blade of grass is intended to grow in the low maintenance garden. Grass greens up the front and side yards but there is no need for its softening effect out back, where cedars, variegated euonymus and purple leaf sandcherry contribute lush, textural interest.

The backyard is reminiscent of a Mediterranean garden, where drought tolerant plants enlivened with potted flowering annuals can endure summer’s long, hot days with a minimum of care. The xeriscaping style of gardening is encouraged in communities with water bans. “We live on a busy street but you couldn’t tell from our backyard. It’s very private,” Stephanie says. Although she and Gregg have devoted a lot of imagination and effort to their garden, “it’s never done. There is always tweaking. Happily, we both enjoy it.”

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"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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SAGITTARIUS NOV 23 - DEC 21: Do not expect of others what you cannot do yourself. There are limits to how far you can go. You may run into some difficulties reaching an agreement with co-workers. To get where you want to go, you may need to go back to the beginning and start to organize all over again.

CAPRICORN DEC 22 - JAN 20: Former relationships could hold the key for you to move forward. It is time to put your creative side into play. Curiosity leads you down new avenues, however it may be easier to say than to do. You can handle hard work. Do you want to be the actor or the spectator? It is up to you.

AQUARIUS JAN 21 - FEB 19: Your past emotions are now deeply buried within yourself. Yet, they still influence what you do and say even if you deny their existence. It is time to take advantage of the unique skills which can help stabilize your position and enjoy a new sense of freedom.

PISCES FEB 20 - MAR 20 Echoes of the past may return to halt your progress, but these thoughts are not based on reality. The reality is, that was then. This is now. You might branch out in a new direction if and when necessary. Many things you worry about will never happen. Go with what you know is true.

STORY/PHOTOGRAPHY BY DICK HILDEBRAND

Liam Fitzmaurice 6 Year Old Comic Book Creator Writes About the Adventures of Super Heroes

Above: Liam Fitzmaurice with St. William’s Vice Principal Maggie Dorion

his material carries a good guy-bad buy theme. Some of his titles, “Out To Save The Day”, or “Beating The Bad Guys” have the same basic format as most comic books and are written in chapters. They range anywhere from 10 to 15 pages in length and like most books, his have a title page, chapter listings on the second page, and tribute…usually to himself on the third page. The stories come complete with pictures – stick drawings of his imaginary characters. Since October, Liam has amassed a collection of more than 30 books with his main desire being to sell them at Indigo, his favorite store.

He’s quite the kid! When he talks he looks you right in the eye and doesn’t mince words – he’s refreshingly honest and direct. His mom says he’s a pretty good speller for his age and writes simple, understandable sentences. He enjoys reading out loud often to family members – apparently, tests have shown his ability and comprehension are that of a student who is nearing the end of Grade 2.

‘Super Dipper Bay’ was his first effort loosely based on the comic book series titled ‘Super Diaper Baby’. Another series is called ‘The Amazing Gumball And The Big Battle of the

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Liam Fitzmaurice, who lives with his family in the Belle River area, is a Senior Kindergarten student at the St. William School in Emeryville. His mother Meredith is a grade 4 teacher at the school and his dad, Gregg works at Vista Print. An older brother, Jack, is 8.

“Liam,” says his mom, “has always been very competitive, and is constantly trying to keep up with his older brother, especially at home. Totally well adjusted and sharp as a tack, Liam plays hockey, loves playing baseball and works on his iPad. This past year, he showed an interest in writing. “I would bring workbooks home from school,” says his mother, “he looked at them and then would write his own words and simple sentences….just for fun.”

Even though SK is play-based, Liam has preferred to travel a different route. It all started back in October. Instead of playing with his buddies, he sat at his desk and invented stories that were inspired by the “Captain Underpants” series. He apparently wasn’t too interested in the pictures, preferring instead to concentrate on so-called ‘chapter books’.

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Talking Toilet.’ A quote from that book: “the amazing gumball came flying into the night, back into his gumball machine”.

Here’s a line from Liam’s second series, ‘Super Zombie 2’: “one season, super zombie city was on fire. Super Zombie went and he froze…he used his freezing power to save the city. Everyone was HYPNOSTIZZ.” His mom can’t figure how he even knew the word, adding that he often spells phonetically and in most cases the most difficult words in the stories can be understood.

Outside of his family, Liam’s staunchest ally has been St. William’s vice-principal, Maggie Dorion. Acting on the young guy’s insistence that his books be sold at Indigo, Maggie helped him compose a letter which was sent to the store around Christmastime last year. A couple of months later, Liam’s mom received a call from the manager inviting him to a super-hero story telling session during March break. Since the family had already made plans to be away, Indigo arranged for the young scribe to make his visit a week earlier. On March 7th, after school, Liam, family members and teacher were given a tour of the facility.

“We went through the entire store,” says Meredith, “we saw where the books are taken in and learned what happens during various readings, following which Liam was invited to read one of his own compositions”…like ‘Super Dipper Bay’ in which he reveals a bit of his dark side: “Meet Jack and Harold, Jack on the left, Harold on the right.They make a comic book called Super Dipper Bay. And it came to life with a dog.

Oh my gosh, they said, are you Super Dipper Bay, they said. They flyed away to crush them and they crushed them far, far away.

And zap they were rockin’. There they went…woooooo. Yeah it worked. They got Super Dog and they flyed away. They saved the dog. It was hard to do that. They flyed and flyed away, flyed to the city U.S.A.” Today, Liam still uses much of his classroom time by writing and is often encouraged by 5 of classmates who share his imaginative and creative personality. According to his mother, “they always have him doing something.”

As he prepares to enter Grade 1 in the fall, Liam adjusts his so-called “reading glasses” (he doesn’t really need them), insisting that he will continue writing his books. And, armed with that terrific imagination and a constant need to be challenged, his stories can be expected to take on a whole new dimension.

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“I can’t say enough about the fun it has been building our store up with my family over the last 40 or so years. Sure, it has been a lot of work, with all those typical growing pains of an independently owned business but every year we always seem to have another project on the go to try to improve on ourselves,” remarks Dave Van Raay owner with his wife Sue. If last season was your most recent visit to The Glasshouse, you may be in for a nice surprise as there have been a lot of great changes happening once again. The over 4 acre establishment is not just a garden centre….certainly not!!! It is the most extensive collection of gardens, ponds, waterfalls, landscape displays and boasting the largest selection of landscape and gardening supplies, unique home furnishings and giftwares in South Western Ontario. It is also the home of ‘Betula Boutique’, this 4000 square foot space in itself fast becoming one of the area’s most popular women’s clothing stores.

“Erin and Simon have really become involved now,” comments Mom (Sue).

Erin was instrumental in the opening of Betula Boutique fashions in 2011 but has since handed it over to very qualified staff and relocated herself to management in the garden centre where big ‘third generation’ changes (whether mom or dad always agree) have been occurring. A total redesign of the store has taken place over the winter with son Simon at the helm with the hammer. Although he will put that away for the shovel now that it is spring and retake command of the landscape crews installing beautiful backyards like The Glasshouse has been known for since 1980. Simon takes great pride in his work installing custom Gardens, Patios, Outdoor Countertops, Fire Pits and Waterfalls using the newest products and some techniques brand new to the Ontario market.

A day trip to The Glasshouse is a must this spring. No other garden centre can compete with their selection and pricing. Being a long time member of the ‘GCGC’ (garden Centre Group Co-op, one of the most powerful independent garden centre groups in Canada, The Glasshouse can always compete on a level field with the ‘big boxes’.

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Thursday, 12 HEARTHWOOD SERIES CUP 2016 – STREET HOCKEY TOURNAMENT

Till Saturday, May 14. The 2nd Annual Hearthwood Cup 4-on-4 street hockey tournament brings together friends and families on teams of all ages and skill levels.

Held as part of Police Week, the tournament is at Devonshire Mall, 3100 Howard Ave., Windsor. Proceeds raised will assist in the Windsor Police Service’s Camp Brombal Youth Program. hearthwoodcup.com.

Friday, 13 LEGENDS LIVE BLUES BROTHERS TRIBUTE

Benefiting Windsor Central Little League, Pro-Tech Automotive presents a buffet dinner and a show at 6 pm at the Serbian Centre at 6770 Tecumseh Rd. E., Windsor.

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Taking science out of the lab and onto the street, Science Rendezvous is an annual national festival celebrating feats of science and engineering with presentations, handson exhibits, demonstrations of scientific phenomenon, robots, science goo, a science fiction space booth and more. The free event is from 10 am to 4 pm in the Education Gym next to the CAW Student Centre at the University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Ave. sciencerendezvous.ca.

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FASHIONS FOR WORK, PLAY AND TRAVEL DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED IN WINDSOR AND PROUD OF IT! For over 20 years Island Girl Fashions has provided women “made to fit” clothing for every taste, budget and demographic. Whether you are looking for a power outfit for the office, the perfect little black dress or some dynamic vacation pieces, Island Girl Fashions, located at 5939 Wyandotte St. East, can help.

Owner Diane Clark and associate Donna Knapp take great pride in the ‘wardrobing’ options that they can offer women of all sizes. Their pieces are easy to care for, will not fade or shrink and many pieces are multi-functional offering fantastic vacation pieces that will allow women to pack lighter and avoid extra luggage fees. “We make sure a lady feels confident when she leaves here,” says Diane.

We rely on our exceptionally talented manufacturers who work off-site to continually provide our outstanding quality.

“These ladies have been with us since the beginning and Island Girl Fashions would not be possible without them.

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Our business has been strongly built on our customer referral base.

They have come to be known for their outstanding customer service that goes above and beyond for their customers.

“Your imagination is your only limit when selecting pieces at the store,” whether it be ‘off the rack’ or ‘ordered made to fit’."

One of their most popular items is the ‘affordable little black dress’.

“We have the best selection of the little black dress in the city,” says Donna.

Another speciality is the unique prints that they offer in their collection. The various designs are exclusive to Island Girl Fashions and “I love this place! I went today with a many people have come to recog- dear friend and both purchased several nize their collections when they are outfits! Beautiful quality, styles and worn by women in the community. colours. The material is light weight, Women also appreciate that their very comfortable and washable. Excelfashionable pieces are available in every size. Whether you are petite, lent for travel and every day wear! The or plus-sized, Diane, Donna and colours are amazing!!” – Sue King staff are experts in providing options to accentuate the positive for all women. With their years of experience they are able to educate women on key pieces to have in their wardrobe.

Their Referral Program has become extremely popular. Basically any time a new customer makes a purchase the person who referred them receives a credit to their account. “It’s our way of saying thank you to our customers and they absolutely love it,” says Diane.

Gift certificates are also very popular especially for special occasions like Christmas, Mother’s Day, birthdays and anniversaries. Men love that they can purchase a gift certificate and know that women can visit the store and pick out pieces they will love.

Island Girl Fashions holds an annual sale in the spring which is a great opportunity for new customers to try out all that the store has to offer.

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Thursday, 26 BATTLE OF THE HORS D’OEUVRES

Windsor-Essex County’s top chefs from area restaurants and hospitality businesses are competing in the Battle of the Hors D’oeuvres 2016. The big lounge party and networking event is serving cuisine and drinks in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Windsor Essex. The fun is from 6 to 10 pm in the Augustus Ballroom at Caesars Windsor, 377 Riverside Dr. E. The $85 price includes all food and drink tasting.

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With more than 15 obstacles, 5 to 7 km of running and loads of mud, the Heart Breaker Challenge tests the endurance of its participants. The race begins at 2:20 pm in Malden Park at 4300 Matchette Rd., Windsor. Entry includes participation, Heart Breaker swag, post event food and beverage.

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Street machines, street rods, rat rods, classics, antiques, sport compacts and trucks are entering the Can-Am Nationals Car show, presented by Windsor Area Street Rods Inc. presents featuring. Engines rev from 9 am to 4 p.m at Gil Maure Park at 40 Laurier Dr., LaSalle. Entry is $10. 519-816-0719.

Sunday, 29 BABA’S HIGH TEA & RETRO PADDLE AUCTION

A lighthearted high tea is being served in support of This One’s for the Girls!, the Windsor Cancer Foundations’ women fighting cancer campaign. From noon to 3:30 pm, guests can savour loose leaf teas, scones, soup, tea sandwiches and pastries

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The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada – Windsor Centre introduces guests to the night sky through their telescopes. Mars and Saturn are both rising during the evening of solar and guided night sky viewing beginning at 6 pm at Colchester Ridge Estate Winery, 108 County Rd. 50 E., Harrow.

Admission is a suggested $5 donation to the RASC. 519-738-9800 Facebook: Stargazing Night.

ROCKSOLID Quality You Can Trust ROCKSOLID WINDOWS & DOORS LTD. is focused on offering clients high quality residential products at reasonable prices. Founded in 2007, the company is family owned and operated by Steve Rock.

With over twelve years of experience in the window and door industry, Rock has been involved in sales, service, installation and the manufacturing process of windows and doors. He is excited to open a new showroom on June 1, located at 4215 Unit #1 Seventh Concession, Windsor – behind the Canadian Tire on Walker Road, that will showcase windows, doors and hardware.

“We take great pride in providing customers quality products to match their needs and their budget,” says Rock “Each customer is guided through a process that includes concepts, sales and installation.”

One of the things that set RockSolid apart from their competition is the time they spend educating their customers on various construction types and how the proper products should be utilized in the building envelope. During this consultative stage Rock and his team will determine what the customer’s needs are and how they can meet these needs effectively.

“I like to build a relationship with my customers, learn what their style is and suggest various possibilities that are available to meet their vision. I think that it is important to be invested in the clients’ project, I continue to stay in contact with the home owners throughout the process to ensure they are satisfied.”

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Physically and mentally challenged children and adults are going fishing at the 14th Annual I.C.H.A. Fishing Derby, hosted by the Italian HandiCapable Association. Pro-fisherman supervise the live release fishing in a controlled environment, beginning at 9 am in Assumption Park on Riverside Dr. W., near the Ambassador Bridge. There’s a picnic with entertainment and prizes for all participants.

The Canadian SportFishing TV show will be covering the derby and airing it on the Sportsnet Network. 519-984-1860 or Facebook: ICHA Fishing Derby.

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The 2nd Annual Tutu Run provides t-shirts, tutus and laughs for participants in the 2k2k Tutu Run/Walk/Ride, starting off at 10 am at 23 Mill St. W., Kingsville. The $30 participant fee benefits non-profit ACCESS County Community Support Services.

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Five Card Poker Run on the Road, live entertainment, food, beer tent, games, prizes and more are part of the Jeep Jam Poker Run. Engines will rev at the Ciociaro Club, 3745 N. Talbot Rd, Oldcastle in support of brain injury survivor programs provided through Assisted Living of SW Ontario. 519-259-2258 or Facebook: Jeep Jam Poker Run. Saturday, 11 CRUISIN’ 2016 CAR SHOW

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The annual Cruisin’ 2016 Car Show is back with new and classic cars competing for trophies, a barbecue, music and Dash Plaques.

Hosted from 9 am to 3 pm by Lally Southpoint Ford at 414 Rocky Rd., Leamington, the show benefits the War Amps.

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Live music sets the stage for a delightful day at the McGregor Music Festival. A car show, music and more are happening at Co-An Park, 11071 Concession Rd. 11, Essex. Proceeds support the work of the Windsor Essex County Cancer Centre Foundation.

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