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Have you ever attended a funeral where the procession wasled by a Harley Davidson? Or had the option of turning yourloved ones cremated remains into a precious diamond? Do you want your life to be celebrated as uniquely as you lived it? Arbor Memorial, understands that a celebration of some-one’s life is unique because it's not just a single day in some-one's life, it's someone's entire life celebrated in a single day. For over 100 years the staff at Arbor Memorial have helpedthe bereaved families of Windsor-Essex county move throughthe difficult process of saying goodbye to a loved one. Theyhave six funeral homes that take great pride in servicing thiscommunity. “The industry has really changed over the last few years,”says Sean Marenger, Licensed Funeral Director and Manager.“Funerals used to be standard, somber events. Now we areseeing families that want to celebrate life in original ways.” At Arbor Memorial it is always the family’s choice; you cansay goodbye through the visitation, a graveside service, orlantern lighting ceremony. You can include live music, a mul-timedia presentation, or even cherished memorabilia. Manypeople specialize services according to their faith, culturalcustoms or family traditions. Arbor Memorial is flexible and uses creativity to accommo-date every reasonable request while guiding you through yourchoices. What you can always count on is the full support andcare Arbor provides to families and the exceptional attentionto detail paid to every funeral and memorial service. Every Arbor Memorial facility in Windsor-Essex is special.Some have deep historical roots in the region while others feature a memorial garden cemetery on the grounds. In addition, Victoria Greenlawn is the only funeral home insouthwestern Ontario with a fully licensed bar and outdoorpatio. They provide a host of services and amenities that cannot be found elsewhere in this region.

With its immaculate landscaping and peaceful setting, families have the ability to host many traditional and non-traditional events here including:

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All locations offer lounges and community rooms for localservice organizations and non-profit groups meetings at nocost. “Basically the family chooses the theme and we make ithappen,” says Sean. “We have had sports cars leading theprocession”“For many, a meaningful service is an important part of thehealing process. It also helps console the immediate family,the people who often feel the loss most deeply.”“We do our best to support families after the funeral or memorial is over. For example, have you ever heard of be-reavement yoga held at a funeral home?” One thing that has remained consistent is the option of pre-planning your funeral. Arbor Memorial’s team of professionalshave the knowledge and experience to assist individuals andfamilies with every detail. Arbor also provides bereavement workshops and estateplanning seminars. “Pre-planning is truly a gift to your loved ones. After youpass, they won’t have to second-guess what you want,” saysTroy St. Onge, Licensed Funeral Director and Pre-planningspecialist. “Pre-planning removes additional stress on familieswhen they are overwhelmed by grief.” Staff are happy to visit with you at one of the funeral homes,or in the comfort of your own home to discuss options. With the unpredictability of life, it is never too early to start aconversation.

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Unlike with your home, transferring ownership of the family cottage to anyone other than your spouse may trigger a taxable capital gainon the appreciation in value during your ownership. You may want to consider leaving the property to your spouse. Doing this helpsdefer the tax bill until the property is sold or passed on to future generations.

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Selling and taking back a mortgage – If you decide to sell the cottage to your children, consider taking back a mortgage by offering your children a mortgage loan as payment for the purchase price. The capital gain can be spread over a period of up to five years. And you can forgive the mortgage in your will so your children will own the cottage without debt or paying taxes.

Transferring ownership while you’re alive – Transferring ownership of the cottage to a trust that designates your children as beneficiaries will trigger an immediate capital gain. But from that point on, your heirs are responsible for taxable gains. They won’t pay those taxes until they sell the property or transfer ownership.

Declaring the cottage as your principal residence – You can have only one principal residence for tax purposes. So if your cottage has gone up in value more than your home, consider designating the cottage as your principal residence, which isn’t subject tocapital gains tax.

Buying life insurance – Family members can use the tax-free proceeds from a life insurance policy to help pay capital gains taxes on your cottage when you leave it as part of your estate.

If you plan to sell or transfer ownership of your family cottage this year, make sure your finances align with your goals. Doing so canhelp ensure you stay on track to reach them.

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Empowerment. That is what spring symbolizesto me. Maybe it’s the energy of sap flowingthrough the trees and daffodils pushing throughthe warming soil. Or the revving of engines asmy friends and I tune up our cars for a fresh sea-son of racing. Whatever it is, a new wave of empowermentis surging through Essex and Kent Counties. Just look at the Holy Names Girls FIRST Ro-botics Team. They’ve worked nearly non-stop,designing and building their own robot. Nowthey are ready to take on competing robots from52 high schools at the FIRST Robotics Compe-tition’s Windsor Essex Great Lakes Regional onApril 8 and 9 at the St. Denis Centre. Readabout the young women’s journey in this issueand then cheer them all on at the free event. Innovation is also central to the Cypher Sys-tems Group’s family of companies. We are intrigued by the Windsor-based insurer that alsoowns the Windsor Spitfires, LaSalle Vipers andthe Lakeshore Canadiens. The power of motherhood is driving All 4 Mamas. These Moms connecting Momsthroughout the community have launched theirHospital Gift Pack Program to distribute 4,000gift bags to new mothers this year. Comedian Ron James always delivers a jolt tothe senses with his laugh provoking humour. Heis performing at Caesars Windsor on April 15th. Months of renovation are finished at a gor-geous Pearl Street chateau. Take a peek at thebeautiful design trends updating this gem for itsmodern family. Creative power is the strongest force I know.Windsor Life lets you experience outstandinglocal examples through our stories about TheSource, a high energy rock and dance band thatplays hits from the 1960s to today; and MistyPowers, author of a moving new book of poetry,Reaching Up. The Ghost Light Players create theatre with-out fear. In addition to play productions, theyrecently portrayed the characters of DowntonAbbey at a formal dinner party marking the series’ grand finale. Of all the fun things to do this spring, I’m especially stoked about the new AutomotiveArchives now open downtown at the WindsorPublic Library. The first collection of its kind inCanada, the archives celebrate the automobile,the industry and its importance to the develop-ment of Windsor and Essex County. Just as thetrees have sap, I suspect we’ve all got motor oilin our veins!Sincerely,

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Left: A turret space is the perfect place for a grand piano in a Lakeshore house influencedby French chateau architecture. The classic feel of the columned fireplace and gothic windowsis refreshed with the black and brushed silver credenza’s modern take on a French commodeand boxy, down wrapped armchairs.

Above: Bringing bling to the grand foyer, a black chandelier festooned in crystals is cagedwithin a black iron orb.

Clockwise from the top left: Most of the light fixtures were replaced during the house’s extensive remodel...a glass globe bound in black wrought iron encapsulates candlestick lights; in the dining area near the family kitchen, a solidwood Canadel table is surrounded by black fabric Parsons chairs; views of LakeSt. Clair can be enjoyed from the armchairs in the master bedroom’s bay windowor the king size bed, fitted with an upholstered leather headboard; a three waymirror and vanity grace the dressing room used by the lady of the house.


This page, clockwise from top: The great room’s original wooden ceiling beams were traded for a whitecoffered ceiling. The ivory and green area rug mimics the square pattern overhead; Fuchsia and whitewith touches of black set the scene for the teenage daughter’s dramatic bedroom. A diamond patternedupholstered headboard adds a bold touch; bands of cerulean blue, yellow and tan travel horizontallyaround the teenage son’s bedroom.

The redesign turned out to be a fresh start forthe family and the Pearl Street house. The ownersbrought the bare minimum with them to theirnew home and purchased virtually all their fur-niture from Coulter’s Furniture, with help fromNancy and Cindy. Eliminating the rusty orange hue of the origi-nal terra cotta tiles made an immediate difference.Most of the main level floors were treated toquiet, classic taupe and cream travertine stonetiles. The foyer walls were painted pale taupe. Thewhite tone of the chair rail, doors and mouldingsprovide contrast. The warm oak of the grandstaircase was given a polish; a new runner in a tra-ditional black and honey brown pattern nowhighlights the stairs. Illuminating the foyer is a black and crystalcandlestick chandelier captured within a largeblack iron orb. “Most of the lighting fixtures werereplaced during the renovation,” says Cindy. The first room to be seen after entering thehouse is the piano room. “It’s the homeowners’favourite room to sit in,” Cindy notes. A grandpiano stands within the half circle area created bya small turret, an architectural detail befitting achateau. Four tall, narrow gothic windows floodthe turret with sunlight. A hint of green waspainted on the walls. White woodwork keeps theroom airy. A pair of crystal and silver sconces with whitecylinder shades were installed above the colum-ned carved stone fireplace mantel. Bridging tra-ditional style with modern glam, a silver sunburstmirror is centred between the sconces. ▼


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Rainbows flit around the room when thesun touches the chandelier’s delicate crystalprisms. To prevent the piano room from becom-ing too formal, the design team furnishedit with boxy, down wrapped contemporaryarmchairs and a comfortable, down filledchaise upholstered in a subtle pattern ofwhite and green. A clean lined credenza finished in black with brushed silver ac-cents and a black topped glass cocktail tablewith a brushed silver round base in an opencross design complement the tones in thegrand silk and wool Persian area rug. “Therug was the first piece purchased and set the tone for our colour scheme,” Cindy ex-plains. The family often congregates in the greatroom, relaxing on soft white sofas and arm-chairs. Eyes are drawn upward to the ceil-ing: Where wooden beams once were, nowthere is a white painted coffered ceiling. Itssquare pattern is repeated in smaller scalein the design of the faint ivory and greenwool and silk area rug. “The square mould-ings on the ceiling, painted out, give theroom a more current, elegant look.” A bankof windows and a French door offer viewsof the extended outdoor covered patioroom and the lake beyond. Also facing the water is the dining area.A round wooden table is ideally shaped for the curved rear wall, lined with gothic windows. Black Parsons chairs are strikingagainst the green, soft gold and ivorystriped silk drapes, hung floor to ceiling.Sharing a love of entertaining, the coupleputs their family kitchen and butler’skitchen to frequent use. One favourite way to spend time withfriends is to host movie nights. “There is anamazing home theatre on the lower levelwith theatre seating grouped in front of thelargest TV you can possible get,” Cindy observes. A recreation room, bar, bedroomand bathroom are also on the lower level. The individual tastes of the family mem-bers are revealed in their bedrooms. “Weasked the daughter what her likes andfavourite colours were and ran with it,” saysCindy. The feature walls were treated to abold coat of fuchsia, offset by putty greywalls and night stands. A custom madewhite upholstered headboard in a quilteddiamond pattern pops against the deeppink wall. White bed linens are jazzed up with fuchsia, zebra striped and black pillows. The son’s spacious bedroom appears evenlonger with wide horizontal bands of ▼


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cerulean blue, yellow and tan on the walls.One end features a gaming area, furnishedwith a round swivel chair, comfortably up-holstered in blue and piled with accent pil-lows. “He was very involved in the designprocess,” Cindy says of the teen. The parents’ private retreat is focused onthe lake. A door leads to the second storeybalcony for a closer look. Inside the masterbedroom suite, two accent armchairs invitethe husband and wife to sit, read or donothing at all but drink in the vista. The understated tones of the master bed-room harmonize for a serene ambiance. Softyellow walls, ivory area rugs with uncompli-cated, contemporary patterns and un-adorned venetian blinds on the windowscalm the senses. The king size bed encour-ages lounging against the buttery soft beigeleather headboard, upholstered in cushionyvertical channels. The mother gets ready for her day inpeace. Her dressing room is stylishly ap-pointed with a marble topped vanity, coor-dinating ivory armchair and a round, oldgold mirror encircled by small tabs ofbeveled mirror. A full height, three sided an-gled mirror is built into one wall. The family pet, Wynne the white terrier,gets plenty of exercise, following his familyaround the 6,000 square foot house. “Every-where you look, it’s a total transformation,”Cindy remarks. “It was fun to get to knowthese people and make this wonderful housespecial for them.” Updating the residence took time. Fortu-nately, the owners’ enthusiasm for the bigproject sustained the forward moving mo-mentum and everything was done in a mat-ter of months. Now, a little over a year aftertaking possession, the family can’t imagineliving anywhere else. The final result has remained true to theFrench attitude toward good design: Withgreat respect, it marries the best of the exist-ing traditional style with modern flare, mak-ing everything relevant for today.

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GROWING UP IN 1960s Nova Scotiawith only one or two television channels,comedian Ron James preferred his fam-ily’s homegrown entertainment. “It wasunbelievable. None of us played an in-strument. My father was a great joketeller. My mother was a great laugher.They still are,” says Ron, recalling hisyoung self, “sitting on the counter, soak-ing it all up.” Ron’s mother is from Cape Breton and his father from Newfoundland –both regions rich with the tradition ofstorytelling. “My mother’s kitchen was al-ways filled with a pantheon of personali-ties, moving in and out.” Relations andneighbours contributed their own talesand rib ticklers. “It was good and badtimes – it was life,” Ron says simply. “Itwas everything that made me.” Being so grounded in reality influ-enced Ron’s decision to study history andpolitical science at Acadia University,with the intention of becoming a historyteacher. “I thought it was the only optionI had,” he says. Verbal jam sessions in thedorm held more attraction. After earninghis degree, Ron steered his career path tocomedy and acting. He worked with TheSecond City troupe in Toronto in the1980s, doing groundbreaking improv for10 years. Ron’s two career paths converged in2001 and 2002, when he played the starcharacter in Blackfly on Global TV, step-ping back into 18th-century Canada andgetting into shenanigans at Fort Simp-son-Eaton on the frontier. Although thesitcom was a watered down version ofwhat Ron envisioned, he assesses, “Wehad a charming and affably subversive lit-tle show.” In a food court in Saskatchewan, Ronwas approached by several very big FirstNations gentlemen. He laughed whenthey told him: “Hey, it was good thatBlackfly was funny or we’d have to takeyour hair.” The program “struck a chord” withpeople, Ron says. That has always beenhis aim, whether doing stand-up comedy,improv, acting or voice work. By 1990, Ron’s ambition to make it asan actor led him to Hollywood. He sawsome success with commercials, a role in

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DAWN’S PICK:STYLISH SWIVELSSwivel Chairs optimize yourseating space and promotea functional social elementwithin the room. Fairfield

Chair recognizes the growing need for adiverse selection of size and styles offered.Look for attractive show wood bases, andthe addition of tufting and nail head detailsto provide chairs that are not only comfort-able but gorgeous from every angle. Per-fect for open concept rooms and mediaspaces alike…everyone has the best seatin the house.

LINDA’S PICK:SENSIBLE AND SOPHISTICATEDStylus Made to Order Sofas has introduced a new designcombining classic tufting detail to the outer arm of this sleekmodern chic silhouette giving it a subtle sophistication. Thebreathable fabric used replicates a vintage leather look but is

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ROSIE’S PICK :RUSTIC INSPIRATIONSThese unique accentpieces crafted in Mex-ico combine wood andtextured metal in a va-

riety of different collections and fin-ishes to make them a perfect additionto existing room settings to tie thespace together. With pieces featuredin media, home office, bedroom, din-ing accents and occasional pieces,they offer something for every spacein your home.

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CHALENE’S PICK:COZY COMFORTWith our busy life-styles, furniture designs have hadto flex their boundaries to offer the maximum ability torelax in comfort. Whether alone curled up with a goodbook, taking in a romantic movie with your significant

other or cuddling with the kids or our four legged friends, the additionof chairs like “The Nest”, chair ½’s, and cuddler sectionals have be-come more popular. Notice the vibrant colours trending to bold jeweltone covers on larger pieces of furniture. So embrace your RubyReds, Emerald Greens and Sapphire Blues to make strong state-ments in your home décor.

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SHERRI’S PICK:MODULAR MODERNLind Furniture proudlymade in Canada, con-tinues to develop styleswith European flair that

feature modern metal or streamlinedwood frames that help define their cleanlines in both high end leather and fabric cov-erings. The crisp knife edge backs, optionalpinched tuft detail and modular options offerlayouts to serve smaller size condos or to fill alarge open concept area with sleek modernstyling. Accent pieces also include storage and oversizedottomans, Contoured Chaise Lounge, High Leg Reclining andConversation sofas and loveseats.

BECKY’S PICK:MULTIFUNCTIONAL MEDIAThese oversized barn door fea-tures are the perfect focal pointin your living space. This Media

wall, available in multiple rustic finishes, givesample display and storage areas as well asplenty of space to showcase or hideaway yourwidescreen television and components.

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CHERYL’S PICK:SMART STORAGEMany customers have the need for extra storagespace without the ability of adding heavy lookingchests and dressers cluttering the room. JLM has

introduced this clever storage bed that features floating nightstandsand the use of complete storage compartments within another compartment leaving no wasted space. They are proudly made inCanada and offer over 30 finishes, multiple fabrics and hardware tohelp suit your style and needs.

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PEDIATRIC R.E.A.D. MEET THE AUTHOR’S CONFERENCESupporting literacy for children and teens,

Pediatric R.E.A.D. (Reading Early Acceler-

ates Development) hosted its 10th Annual

Pediatric R.E.A.D. Meet the Authors’ con-

ference, sponsored by TD Bank. Students

gathered at the Ciociaro Club on Feb. 25th

to listen to Kay Douglas, author of Yours

for the Dreaming; Nate Friedman, author

of The Coffee Monster; and Kwame

Alexander, author of Acoustic Rooster and

His Barnyard Band. Photo by Mike Kovaliv

Photography and Snapd.

PRECISION JEWELLERSPrecision Jewellers celebrates its 50th an-

niversary this year. Since 1966, the jewellery

retailer has been creating one-of-a-kind,

custom pieces, as well as carrying designs by

world class brands. Master jeweller and

gemmologist Dan Thomas and his staff

welcome everyone to Precision Jewellers’ lo-

cations at 2755 Howard Ave., Windsor and

58 Richmond St., Amherstburg.

519-736-2587 or precisionjewellers.com.

WINDSOR VACUUMMarking 77 years in business, Windsor Vac-

uum is an independent, local retailer and

service shop owned by the Zakoor family.

The clean and healthy living store sells

Dyson, Cana-Vac, Eureka, SEBO and other

portable and central vacuums. Owner Jon

Zakoor, pictured here with father Al, also

maintains and repairs all makes and models

of vacuums at 3041 Dougall Ave.

519-972-5557 or windsorvac.com.

IN HONOUR OF THE ONES WE LOVE AND DRIVE FORE A CUREFunds raised at the 8th Annual Golf Tour-

nament organized by Drive Fore A Cure

and In Honour of the Ones We Love have

paid for a new critical care defibrillator and

monitoring unit. In Honour members re-

cently visited the Children's Hospital of

Michigan to see the equipment, now used

on the PANDA One - Pediatric and Neona-

tal Dedicated Ambulance which transports

critically ill children in Michigan and

Windsor. 519-966-2960 or inhonour.ca.

BOB PROBERT RIDEHôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare celebrated the grand opening of the new Re-

habilitation and Wellness Centre on Feb. 24. Supporting 500 patients annu-

ally who have survived a cardiac, the 10,000 square foot, $1.7 million facility

was funded entirely through fundraising events and philanthropic donations.

New exercise equipment was purchased with $97, 928 raised by riders in last

year’s Bob Probert Ride. Event chair Dani Probert and her children, Declyn,

Tierney, Jack and Brogan Probert presented the cheque at the grand opening.

This year’s ride is June 26. probertride.com.

WINDSOR PRECIOUS PET CREMATIONThe only pet cremation facility from Windsor to

London, Windsor Precious Pet Cremation helps

families grieving the loss of their pets. Owners

Janet and Ron provide cremation services at

2063 Continental Ave., Windsor. 519-966-1211

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UNITED WAY/CENTRAIDEWINDSOR-ESSEX COUNTYWalkerville Brewery and Motor City

Community Credit Union presented the

United Way Windsor-Essex /Centraide

Emergency Assistance Fund with a dona-

tion on Feb. 24. Walkerville Brewery raised

$2,000 as part of their Holiday Cheers and

Beers Extravaganza and sales of their Dark

Winter Lager, while the credit union’s spon-

sorship contributed an additional $2,000.

Pictured at the brewery from the left are

Danielle Moldovan (United Way); Becky

Langlois (Motor City Community Credit

Union), Gerardo DeRose (Family Service

T2B AND SIMPLE PLANCanadian rock group Simple Plan’s

charity concert at the Olde Walkerville

Theatre raised $14,103 for Transition

to Betterness. All smiles over the Feb.

17th fundraising results are Amber

Hunter, T2B executive director; Cathy

Zaharchuk, Blackburn Radio Inc. event

coordinator; Melissa Iarusso, T2B fundraising coordinator; and Candice Dennis, Blackburn

Radio Inc. marketing director. The funds support T2B’s Comfort Blanket Program for

adult and pediatric oncology and palliative patients. 519-944-5143 or t2b.ca.

TRAIN STATION FITNESSMaster Trainer, CCF MES CERTIFIED

and boot camp expert, Andy Hamade

(owner of Hurricane Training) has joined

forces with Master Trainer Jamie Bertrand

(owner of Train Station Fitness). You can’t

find a better fitness destination than Train

Station Fitness which now offers Windsor’s

premier fitness centre, #1 boot camp facility

and Express Weight Loss all under one roof.

10700 Tecumseh Rd. E., Windsor.

519-979-6622 trainstationfitness.ca.

Photo by Pat Scandale of Livetech Photo Video.

OCEAN BOTTOM SOAP CO.Charmaine Gillis began making soaps over

20 years ago to keep her family healthy.

Now she has established Ocean Bottom

Soap Company at 152 Lesperance Rd.,

Tecumseh. The soaps are handcrafted from

custom blended formulas using natural,

organic ingredients, oils, butters and botan-

icals. They have essential oils, natural de-

odorants and make everything on location.

226-676-0228 oceanbottomsoap.com.

SOUTH WINDSOR HEARING CENTREWith 20 years’ experience, audiologists

Neesha Dunkley and Allison Stevenson are

celebrating the fifth anniversary of their

South Windsor Hearing Centre at 350 Ca-

bana Rd. E., Windsor. The audiologists

identify, assess and treat hearing loss and

help rehabilitate auditory difficulties in

children and adults.

519-250-9774 or windsorhearing.com.

LOIS FAIRLEY AWARD NOMINATIONSNominations close Apr. 1st for the 2016

Lois A. Fairley Nurse of the Year Commu-

nity Service Award. Named after Lois Fair-

ley, a nurse at Grace Hospital from 1955 to

1993, mentor to nursing students and pres-

ident of the Ontario Nurses Association, the

award will be given to an outstanding nurse

in Windsor-Essex County who deserves

recognition for the care, compassion and

contributions she or he has made. The nom-

ination form is at windsoressexrnao.org.

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BEAN’S LADLE EATERYServing fresh, homemade food for breakfast,lunch and dinner, Bean’s Ladle Eatery is cel-ebrating its third anniversary at 2440 Uni-versity Ave. W., Windsor. Owner DennisPurdie, nicknamed Bean, continues to sup-port the community by purchasing foodand supplies primarily from other local busi-nesses. The eatery is a proud sponsor of thelocal Raising The Roof campaign which aidsin finding long-term solutions for homeless-ness. Bean’s Ladle Eatery is the 2015 Wind-sor Soup-Off Champion, taking the winwith its spinach, bean and bacon soup. 519-915-2349 or beansladle.com.

DAN LANDRY DENTURE CLINICOffering smile solutions with dental im-plants and dentures, Denturist Dan Landryis marking 25 years in business. A free consultation enables patients to learn aboutoptions. New patients can make appoint-ments at 2532 Howard Ave., Windsor; 360Notre Dame St., Belle River; or 14 GosfieldTownline E., Essex. The Dan Landry Den-ture Clinic collaborates with dentists at allthree sites for patients’ optimal oral health. 519-254-8114. WLM

When it comes to physical fitness, there is no such thingas “old”. Sure it may seem like a cliché, but hard evidence showsthat older adults who adopt a healthy lifestyle incorpo-rating regular exercise, dramatically improve their lives. You will reach retirement age...if you are lucky. Howyou will fare when you arrive at that point is up to you.It will depend on your health and fitness then, not now.But health and fitness don’t start then. They start now.Right away. We need to cultivate the Baby Boomers: people in their50s and 60s. We must acknowledge that what motivatespeople in this age bracket is not what motivates a 20 yearold. Older adults’ reasons for exercise differ strongly fromyoung peoples’ motivations. For young exercisers, work-ing out serves a predominantly aesthetic function,whereas with the older population health is the primarymotivation. By the age of 50 many Canadians have parents who areaging or dying or friends with heart conditions or otherthreatening illnesses. At the same time, these 50 year oldscan’t work out the way they once could. Their joints areaching a bit by now. In the past they exercised for fitness,but at 50 they begin to exercise for health. It’s a very simple process. As we age we lose musclemass, our metabolism slows and when our resting metab-olism rate decreases, we gain weight. We start to tip thescale higher and higher. In early years, having more mus-cle meant you could eat more, since muscle increases yourresting metabolic rate. The 50 and 60 year olds are not only more affluent thantheir 20 year old counterparts...their motivation to exer-cise is often stronger and they are more willing to pursueit. Rather than working out for good looks, they are work-ing out to stay healthy and as individuals grow older,health is more compelling than vanity. Decreased stresslevels and a better overall quality of life are additional ben-efits of exercise. While age has rewards, the number ofthese rewards that we’ll be able to enjoy is determined by

our fitness as we age. Fitness for our later years begins atmiddle age, not when we retire. Now is the time to get fitfor our senior years. For health clubs, because of the huge younger popula-tion, there used to be always someone to replace a dis-gruntled customer. For the 40 plus crowd we need to lookbeyond the quantity of exercise and examine the quality.With this age group, less is more. In your 40s, the bones begin to thin. But you can easilyslow this process down by doing regular weight bearingexercise which strengthens the bones and by eating a cal-cium rich diet. Weight training, even twice a week, will help you main-tain and even replace that lost muscle mass.

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For people who wear dentures, however, theirsmile can often be a source of embarrassment if they are havingdifficulty chewing their food or are not happy with the appearanceof their teeth. This is where the skilled professionals at the ParisienDenture Clinic can help. Owner Barry Parisien DD is a Denturist who has been practic-ing in Windsor since 2000. Denturists are specialists in the fabri-cation of full and partial dentures, including teeth retained byimplants. As a Denturist Barry has the skills and knowledge tohelp you achieve the smile you’ve always wanted. “We take the time to treat each patient individually and nevertry to rush things” says Barry. “It’s important to me to have mypatients feel that they have my full attention and that I’m not run-ning out of the room to take care of the next person.” Parisien’spatient focused approach means that patients receive options forthe treatments available to them and discussions as to which treat-ment would fit their needs and budget; the patients best interestalways comes first. “What might be the right treatment for youmight not be right for the next person,” he says. The Parisien Denture Clinic provides a full range of dentureand implant retained denture services in a clean, safe and comfort-able atmosphere. From a simple repair on a denture to permanent“Teeth In A Day” on implants the Parisien Denture Clinic has thesolution you are looking for. “With the materials available todaywe can make dentures which are indistinguishable from naturalteeth, but it’s the permanent teeth on implants that steal the show.

We can give someone back teeth which look natural and functionjust about as good as their natural teeth would have,” says Barry. Many of Barry’s clients cannot imagine entrusting their dentureneeds to anyone else. A gentleman by the name of Guy says “His[dentures] are works of art… He is assuring and really knows hisprofession.” Mrs. K proclaims “I love my new teeth! I can’t believehow comfortable they feel. They are so much better compared tomy old teeth. Thank you!” Few denturists in Essex county can offer the range of experienceand expertise as Barry. He has taught courses all across Canada todenturists and dental technicians on how to create more naturallooking and better functioning dentures through the Gerber setupphilosophy. Barry has studied under renowned dentists and masterdental technicians from Germany and Austria. He is a BPS certi-fied denturist. BPS stands for Bifunctional Prosthetic System andmeans that Barry has passed training to provide “master class” den-tures using teeth and equipment from Ivoclar Vivodent. Barry hasalso served on the board of directors and as the 2nd vice presidentfor the Denturist Association of Ontario. If you are to the point where you think you need to have yourteeth pulled and wear dentures for the first time, need new den-tures or are considering having implants placed to provide youwith the ultimate in fit and comfort, trust the professionals at the Parisien Denture Clinic. There is no referral needed to visitthe office and consultations are always free. Their office is conve-niently located at 375 Cabana Rd. E near the corner of Howardand Cabana. Call 519-997-7799 or visit www.parisiendentures.com to bookyour appointment today.

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that person is your husband or wife. An anti snoring/sleep apnea device can drastically improve yourquality of life and help your partner get a good nights sleep. At the Parisien Denture Clinic

we offer the very latest in anti snoring/sleep apnea devices. We offercompletely digital 3D printed appliances: the D-SAD by Panthera

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FIREPLACES BY MARIOFor That Cozy Glow Which Makes Such a Difference

One of the best experiences of a Canadian winter is thawing in theglow and warmth of your own fireplace. If you missed out on thatpleasure again this past winter, Fireplaces by Mario can put a hearthin your home in short order. Since opening Fireplaces by Mario at 3118 Jefferson Blvd. 10 yearsago, Mario and Phyllis Sementilli have helped hundreds of Wind-sor-Essex County residents enjoy the heat and ambiance of naturalgas and electric fireplaces, stoves and inserts. Fireplaces by Mario carries the latest models by Kingsman, Con-tinental, Heat & Glo and other respected manufacturers, all backedby excellent warranties. “We want you to feel secure and happy aboutyour fireplace,” Mario says. Every year brings new styles and options. In natural gas fireplaces,clean faced or flush design allows for brick or tile installation overthe fireplace frame. Traditional style logs look more realistic thanever. There is also the option of glass marbles, crystals or rocks. A gas fireplace gives you control over the areas you heat in thehouse. Zone heating can keep energy costs down during the winter.The primary reason people love gas fireplaces, however, is the con-venience. With the touch of a remote control or thermostat, the fire-place leaps to life, immediately sending out waves of welcome heat. An existing woodburning fireplace can be easily converted with aconvenient, clean-burning natural gas insert. The new generation of electric fireplaces deserves radiant reviewswith authentic-looking flame and logs and nicely constructed cabinetstyles. An electric fireplace is an attractive heat source that becomesa warm and handsome focal point in a chilly guest room or basement

home office. Its charm is alsoportable; an electric fireplace canbe moved anywhere within thehome, wherever and whenever itis wanted. Just plug it into a reg-ular electrical outlet and flip theswitch. If you just want the ro-mance of the fire, you can turnoff the heater and bask in theglow. An outdoor fireplace, fuelledby natural gas or propane, takesthe chill off the evening. Ce-ramic logs can be piled in astone fireplace or within a circleof paving blocks on a wood deck or patio. Your hearth will be thehighlight of your outdoor room, naturally drawing family andfriends together around the fire. Kingsman and other manufacturers have designed an attractivecollection of mantels, modern surrounds, cabinets, shelves and wallunits to frame indoor fireplaces. Pick your fireplace, pick your sur-round and let Mario take care of the rest. In the Fireplaces by Mario showroom, there are many workingmodels on display. If you are thinking about getting a fireplace,Mario will go to your home, evaluate the space and recommend ap-propriate solutions. There is no charge for estimates on installations. When installationday for your new fireplace arrives, Mario, who has installed manyfireplaces, is on the job with his professional installers. Put the advantage of 25 years of experience to work for you.

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APW CUSTOM HOME THEATRESEnhancing Your Surroundings

Increasingly people are looking to outfit their homes with the latestand greatest in home entertainment and technology. It can be an overwhelming process without the guidance and expertise of professionals. APW has been providing the finest home entertainment solutionssince 1978. Having a skilled & knowledgeable team whose energiesare focused on excellence in customer service, ensures our systemsalways exceed our client’s expectations. Our technology offeringsconsist of: home cinema and media rooms, multi-room audio and video, listening rooms, lighting control systems, whole housecontrol systems, outdoor systems, commercial systems, boardroomsystems and acoustic noise solutions. From the very first visit we are dedicated to understanding ourclient and their needs, an ability which sets us apart from the rest.Integrating this with their lifestyles and budgets, we are able to craftoutstanding systems that are user-friendly, state of the art solutionsthat work! Whether it’s a sweeping technological presence throughout yourhome, integrating audio/video, safety and security with convenientcontrol, or isolated high performance rooms suited to both adultsand children, APW brings technology to a familiar level for yourliving space. “Blending technology to space, not interrupting space, that’s whatwe strive for,” notes Dave. “It is very satisfying to have this kind of validation within our industry because for the most part we letour work speak for itself and have built a reputation on positive relationships with our clients,” remarks Dave.

Integrating electronics into any space requires careful planningand consultation. APW knows clients expect more and while thisis a thoughtful process, notes Dave, “we have amassed a great dealof knowhow to be able to bring a project to reality in a timely, effi-cient manner.” APW Custom Home Theatres has an intricate knowledge ofhome electronics and the options that are available for a wide rangeof demands that call for the reduced clutter of inconspicuous setups, or a stunning up-front high-tech look for that matter, alongwith integrated theatre and gaming systems as well as other excitingproduct mixes that can function together for business and pleasureif this is what the client requires. APW carefully considers lightingand sound solutions for premium effect in every space, along withstreamlining how the system is controlled. It isn’t just your entertainment needs that can be easily accessedat your fingertips. APW Custom Home Theatres offers exciting possibilities to any traditional switch plate. Automated/distributedsystems are eliminating the cumbersome individual switches and remote controls for lighting, music, window shades, fireplaces and more. Set the scene with one-button control to dim the lights, drop theshades, bring up the fireplace and the music. While it was once anovelty reserved for top vacation resorts, home owners are turningto APW to customize their home function systems with these sameconveniences. “The majority of projects we do now incorporate entertainmentand other common home functions. Automated systems are defi-nitely the new standard,” Dave notes. The process of designing a custom home entertainment systemstarts with you. Contact us at 1-800-746-7279 today.

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THE 34TH ANNUAL WINDSOR Home and Garden Show com-bined with the 4th Annual Windsor BOAT, RV and RecreationShow is back on April 1-3, 2016. The event will once again be heldat the former RONA on Lauzon Parkway near Tecumseh Rd. Over 260 companies will be showcasing the latest and greatestideas, technology, services and products to enhance your home andgarden. “This is the perfect time of year to upgrade, renovate or improveyour home,” says Stuart Galloway producer of the event. Those attending the show will find everything they are lookingfor to accomplish their home improvement goals. Most of the majorcompanies that focus on home improvements are at the show andready to kick start their year by offering their best prices. People usethe show as an opportunity to schedule work before crews start toget busy If it’s interior improvements that are required, you will find multiple companies for kitchens, counter tops, bathrooms, windowcoverings, furnishings, flooring, home décor, painting and designetc. For exterior improvements, come and check out all the new energy efficient windows, HVAC systems, roofing, garage doors, andall the green energy systems available for your home. Most of the skilled trades are on hand as well including electriciansand plumbers for your large and small renovations plus general con-tractors that can handle your larger renovations from start to finish. Renovations increasingly extend outside of the house into the gar-den. Your paradise in the yard can be completed with several com-panies providing landscape design and build, plus pools, fences,decks, hot tubs, awnings sun rooms, gazebos, sheds and even out-door kitchens, pizza ovens, and all the toys and tools to keep yourlawn manicured and looking it’s best. Four years ago the Boat, RV and Recreation Show was mergedwith the Home and Garden show to allow consumers to look aftertheir home requirements, but also allow consumers to fulfil their ad-venturous and leisure needs as well. This year’s show features fivelocal marine dealers showing their new 2016 watercraft includingrecreation, pontoon, fishing boats and PWC’s plus outboards, dockand lift systems and boating accessories. There is also a huge selectionof travel trailers, 5th Wheels, motorhomes and RV accessories, plusall Yamaha PowerSports are on display. If you have never been to a large consumer show, now is a goodtime.

The benefits of all good consumer shows are for people to enjoythemselves, but the key is that people save time and money by attending. They can shop and compare with several competing companies to see which products, company personnel, service agreements or pricing that they prefer. Then they can choose to savemoney by making a purchase at the show or book appointments fora quote or estimate. This can all be done in a morning or afternoonand when 260 suppliers and dealers come together in the same place,consumers always come out ahead. “We are very excited to be back for a second year at this site with100,000 square feet. This is the overall best building we have hadthe opportunity to use for our shows since the inception of theHome show 34 years ago,” says Stuart Galloway, owner of 20/20Show Productions. “We have expanded our parking area by creatingan off-site exhibitor parking lot. This will allow better and more con-venient parking for everyone that attends the show this year.” New this year, is a collaboration with Landscape Ontario (Wind-sor Chapter) and the St. Clair College horticultural program to design/create and build the Green for Life Gardens at the show andto provide the Green for Life Garden Speaker series. Nine speakerswill be featured at sessions throughout the show. They will focus onproviding tips and strategies to help everyone improve their homegardening efforts and beautification. Gardening experts and students will be on hand throughout the show to answer questions. Several landscape design and buildcompanies will also be in attendance and have amazing displays. By combining the two shows we allow our visitors to bring theirplans and ideas to the show for both their home and recreation requirements. Visitors will receive expert advice from all the profes-sionals but at the same time they can also shop the competition makecomparisons and even buy at the show. Good shows will always save the consumer plenty of time and money and provide insightfulprofessional advice to all. We look forward to seeing everyone onApril 1-3. 2016. 20/20 Show Productions Inc. has been producing powerful con-sumer shows in Ontario for the past 25 years. Their goal is to provideconsumers the opportunity to shop, compare and save with the bestprofessional dealers, contractors, suppliers and service providers intheir chosen industry. For all show details, a list of exhibitors, directions, show times,features and seminars visit OntarioTradeShows.com

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FIRST ELEMENTSWhere Safety Comes First

As a business owner there is nothing more valuable than your em-ployees. At First Elements they take employee safety to a whole otherlevel. Owners Wilbur Mulder and Chris Benotto have extensive experience that take the worry out of environmental, occupationalhealth and safety. Since 2006 they have worked with industrial manufacturing,commercial infrastructure, construction and residential clients toensure that safety is protected. They are able to offer environmentalassessments along with health and safety audits that identify risks.With experience in both Canada and the United States, they areabreast of the legislation in both countries. “The local, provincial and federal laws and regulations are con-stantly changing. Our team of professionals are constantly updatedand educated about the latest standards. We are able to assess, man-age, mitigate or remediate any risks to ensure that clients are in com-pliance. We offer a different aspect- professional engineering services,this is what sets us apart from other companies” says Benotto. First Elements is the only occupational health and safety businesscertified by the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association west ofLondon that serves the public. In order to attain, and maintain, thisstatus ongoing certifications and education is necessary. No project is too big or too small for First Elements. Located inWindsor, they have been involved with projects as large as the HerbGrey Parkway to smaller projects like ensuring compliance at a smallbakery. They will also be working on the construction site of thenew Gordie Howe Bridge. One thing that remains consistent is theirexpertise and commitment to safety.

“We take the complexity out of regulations for businesses,” statesMulder. “Our job is to make things simple for clients to ensure thatthey meet environmental and safety standards.” One of their most recent initiatives includes a partnership withDr. Haider Hasnain at the TMC Clinic in Tecumseh. Working withDr. Hasnain and other doctors at the TMC, they are able to offer a“one-stop” approach for clients. “If we go into a business and find employees with health issuessuch as coughs or rashes that stem from the workplace we can referto these doctors. Similarly, if the doctors have clients with conditionsthat stem from an environmental or safety issue at a workplace wecan go to the business to investigate the issue,” says Benotto. This integrated approach has never been done before in Ontario.It even extends to include a mental health team of professionals whocan help individuals deal with conditions like depression and anxietythat stem from a workplace health and safety issue. The First Elements team also provides ongoing training for workplaces to ensure that they are up to date on regulatory changes.Currently there is a lot of demand in the mandatory training thatworkers need to have when working at heights. Workplaces can ei-ther arrange to have First Elements come on-site to deliver the train-ing or they can come to their classroom located on Industrial Drive. Whether a business is being proactive or reactive to an occupa-tional health and safety issue, First Elements has the technical andprofessional expertise to ensure that standards are adhered to. Theyare available 24 hours a day, 7 days of the week to respond to anyissue. “There is not a company west of Toronto that is able to offerthe services and expertise of First Elements,” states Mulder. To find out how First Elements can help meet your needs, visitwww.firstelements.ca, or call (519) 419-1334 .

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MISTER MAIDSmall Business, Big Impact

If you are looking for an outstanding, professional, and customerfocused cleaning service, Mister Maid is for you. Offering excep-tional service beyond all expectations, Mister Maid offers both com-mercial and residential cleaning services in Windsor-Essex County. Founded locally in 1997, David Burman has owned and operatedMister Maid for the last four years. His drive, passion and devotionto the community have set him apart as a small business, takingpride in the strong relationships he has built with clients over theyears. “We stand apart from our competition because of our quality,attention to detail, our innovative products and machinery used,”says Burman. When it comes to residential and commercial cleaning, MisterMaid understands the importance of a cleanand safe environment. Burman, and his evergrowing and dedicated staff, are committedto improving and maintaining the appear-ance of your home or facility. Mister Maid employs teams of trusted andprofessional individuals, with over 50+ yearsof experience in the residential and commer-cial cleaning industry. Each team workshours according to the clients needs, offeringflexible and custom packages. Locally, Mister Maid has over twenty com-mercial contracts for janitorial services, andvarious residential customers. Mister Maidworks with various child-care centres, healthcare facilities, office buildings and variousnot-for-profit organizations. Mister Maid takes pride in using the mosteconomical and effective practices and willcome equipped with all the necessary clean-ing solutions, supplies and equipment. Thecompany offers a variety of additional serv-ices as well, including but not limited to, car-pet and upholstery cleaning, power washing,light construction clean up, garbage removaland staging services. An emphasis on their ever evolving janito-rial and customer service has led to strongcommunity partnerships, trusted relation-ships and overall growth, both as an ownerand as a company. Burman takes an activerole in the community, working with variouscommunity action groups, including theUnited Way Windsor-Essex and Transitionto Betterness. “I’m starting a new collaboration withTransition to Betterness by donating clean-ing services to the Concierge Program, whichoperates Monday to Friday at Windsor Regional Hospitals Metropolitan Campusand Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare’s Tayfour Campus. The program will be providingcomplimentary cleaning services to patientsundergoing chemotherapy treatments. I am proud to support this program, which

operates with the goal of making patients and families more com-fortable during their stay at the hospital, “says Burman. David Burman and Mister Maid take the utmost pride in exceed-ing the expectation of customers, offering innovative and eco-friendly services and building strong relationships with clients andwithin the community. Burman hopes to set the tone for all youngentrepreneurs to give back to the community that supports themand helps their small businesses thrive. Mister Maid is proud to bea part of the local business community. Mister Maid looks forward to working with new clients, devel-oping strong relationships and being the answer to their janitorialneeds for many years to come. If you would like to learn more aboutMister Maid, their services or community action projects you canvisit their website www.mistermaid.ca or email David directly [email protected].

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Bean’s Ladle Eatery & Take-Out - Familyfriendly dining serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Featuring delicious and affordablehomemade food using fresh local ingredients.Offering daily specials and a senior’s discount.Open 8 am to 10 pm. Closed Sundays. Comeand check out this west end gem. 519-915-2349 www.beansladle.com 2440 University Avenue West, Windsor

Capri Pizzeria - Capri’s casual atmosphere andwelcoming staff attracts a mix of diners! Comeout and enjoy our great pizzas, pasta and more!3020 Dougall Ave. 519-969-6851

Casa Mia Ristorante - Experience authenticItalian food, local wines and homemade dessertsand crepes served in a casual, completely hand-icap accessible setting. For 22 years, chef andowner Frank Puccio has been making lunch anddinner fresh to order. Gluten free options.Closed Sunday. 519-728-2224523 Notre Dame St., Belle River.

Cramdon’s Tap and Eatery - South Windsor’sfriendly gathering place. Offering great food ataffordable prices. Satellite sports and billiards ina pub-like setting. www.cramdons.com2950 Dougall Ave. 519-966-1228

Fratelli Pasta Grill - Offering flavour drenched“woodfire” grilled steaks, seafood and pastadishes. A fresh and healthy selection of modernand time tested classics. Located behind McDon-ald’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 homeeasy. Choose from one of our many ready madeproducts: stuffed pork chop, stirfrys, cordonbleu, stuffed peppers, meat loaf.The City Market – 1030 Walker Rd. 519-967-0988

Joe Schmoe’s Eats N’ Drinks - Family friendlyrestaurant in LaSalle. Handcrafted burgers,sandwiches and salads. Fresh ingredients andhouse made sauces. Local wines; 12 Ontariocraft and commercial beers on tap. HDTVs.Fast, cheerful service. 5881 Malden Rd. (behind Rexall) 519-250-5522 www.eatatjoes.ca

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MOST PEOPLE simply enjoy mushrooms in a salador on a pizza without realizing the nutritional benefitsassociated with this item in your produce aisle. Since2012 Great Lakes Mushrooms has taken the enjoymentof mushrooms to a new level. Owner Denis Vidmar has spent his life growing upon mushrooms farms in Europe, Asia and North Amer-ica. Today he owns and operates Great Lakes Mush-rooms. The company markets and distributes certifiedorganic mushrooms in the Great Lakes region. “We work with smaller farmers to bring the best tast-ing mushrooms to the marketplace. On any given daywe have over ten fresh varieties of mushrooms available,from white button and portabella, to chanterelles,porcini and truffles,” says Vidmar. All indoor grown mushrooms are certified organicand grown indoors on farms around the Great Lakes.Exceptions are the fresh, wild varieties, natural wild or-ganics, which are flown in from the Pacific Northwest.By all accounts these offer tremendous flavour and area great option to spice up a recipe. Their availability de-pends on the weather and time of season. Most areavailable between April and November. One of thesemushrooms is Hen of the Woods which have 280% ofdaily intake of Vitamin D. Great Lakes Mushrooms motto is “Quality in Taste”.They believe that mushrooms go with everything.Loaded with taste and outstanding nutritional value,there is no reason not to enjoy them daily. Up until last year, 100 per cent of retail sales were inthe United States. One of their accounts is an exclusivecontract with Whole Foods in Michigan and the mid-west that includes over 40 stores and 13 Great LakesMushrooms products. Finally foodies in Windsor andEssex County are able to enjoy these mushrooms. TheMushroom Hub is now open at 5950 Rhodes Drive inWindsor. The store stocks about two dozen differentkinds of mushrooms. In addition to the mushrooms,the store also carries dried and marinated mushrooms,balsamic vinegars, local ingredient soups, recipe books,children’s books and more. “The response to the store has been awesome. Notonly do these mushrooms offer great flavour, there arealso several nutritional benefits to eating them. Theyare the only natural source of vitamin D and help withcholesterol and blood pressure.”

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Mushrooms have long been celebrated as a source of powerful nutrients, par-ticularly in Eastern cultures. However, as Vidmar knows they offer many nutri-tional benefits. Often grouped with vegetables, mushrooms provide many of thenutritional qualities of produce, as well as attributes more commonly found inmeat, beans or grains. Mushrooms are low in calories, fat-free, cholesterol-free,gluten-free, and very low in sodium, yet they provide important nutrients, in-cluding selenium, potassium, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin D and more. The Mushroom Hub also does cooking demonstrations and is looking to part-ner with St. Clair College culinary students in the future. There are also plansto open a second location in downtown Windsor this year. With a growingamount of interest, there is also the possibility of opening locations in differentmarkets. “My goal is to educate people about the simplicity of cooking and using mush-rooms. Our mushrooms are not only delicious, they are nutritious too. Peopletend to overcook mushrooms. We are able to share menus that take two to fiveminutes to prepare that allow people to cook at home.” Spice up your life with mushrooms by visiting The Mushroom Hub. The storeis open Thursday to Saturday from 10 am until 5 pm and on Sundays from 10am until 3 pm. Visit www.themushhub.com for more information and like “TheMush Hub” on Facebook.

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Serving our Famous Fish & Chips for over 20years. Home of the All You Can Eat Fish &Chips. Landlovers enjoy rotisserie chicken &ribs. Take out available. www.joeys.ca245 Talbot St. W., Leamington519-322-2660

Johnny Shotz - Tecumseh’s #1 roadhouse andhome of the New Chicken Deluxe. 2 for 1 wings(Sun 1-4, all day Mon). Breakfast Sat & Sun. 38HD 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. Largevariety 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,On33 Amy Croft Dr. 519-735-8001

The Mushroom Hub - Offering over 20 varietiesof flavourful, nutritious organic mushroomsfrom local farms and wild mushrooms importedfrom the Pacific Northwest. Also enjoy dried andmarinated mushrooms, balsamic vinegars, localingredient soups and more! 5950 Rhodes Drive,Windsor www.themushhub.com

Neros Gourmet Steakhouse - Indulge in thefiner things in life at Neros where modern upscale dining meets traditional steakhouse fare.Fresh, local ingredients, an incredible wine selec-tion and superb service. caesarswindsor.com 1-800-991-7777 ext. 22481.

Parkside at Rochester Place - Newly renovatedwith 3000 sq ft patio with large fountain pool,incredible fire features, large outdoor loungearea, dining area, new sound system that willamaze you and a New menu that will more thanimpress! See what they've done! Cty Rd. 2 in Stoney Point at Ruscom River.www.rochesterplace.com. 519-728-2361

Sandbar Steak & Seafood Restaurant - Openyear round, featuring great steaks and seafoodplus live entertainment Thurs., Fri. and Sat.nights in a casual atmosphere. Lots of guest boatslips off Puce River. 930 Old Tecumseh Rd., Lakeshore. 519-979-5624 www.sandbarpuce.com

Taza Mediterranean Grill - Enjoy a delectablevariety of authentic, Lebanese-style dishes richwith flavour and traditional spices. Open to allages, located in the Augustus Hotel lobby atCaesars Windsor, open weekdays 11 am–11 pmand 7 am on weekends. caesarswindsor.com.

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IT’S HARD TO BELIEVE, but a popular Windsor band has beenentertaining music lovers for the past 25 years! The Source was formed in 1991 and is a no-nonsense classic rockband that grew out of the passion of a financial and insurance con-sultant, Nino Maniaci whose love of music spans nearly 40 years.He’s a native of Windsor and a graduate of W.D. Lowe Secondaryschool. In grade 9 when he was 15, he decided to take music lessonsand learned the acoustic guitar. About a year later, after graduatingto the bass, he joined an Italian wedding band. And as his musicalhorizons expanded and moved into different genres, he played withvarious bands at charity gigs, corporate affairs and even graced thestage of the Casino.

Nino was extremely busy in the 1980s – he was member of TourDe Force, a popular group of the day. He also gigged and recordedwith The Fashion, with China and a band called Stripes. Just lastyear, he was honored with an induction into the Music Hall of Fameat the Devonshire Mall, where pictures of other veteran musiciansare displayed. “I was very fortunate to have played with a great manyof those musicians” he says. “Not only do they get along, but they’realways coming together to raise money in their community.” When The Fashion broke up, Nino put together The Sourcewhich was primarily a classic rock group. Originally there were 4 members and for 6 or 7 years, the lead singers were usually female.Over the years, like many other bands, The Source has had a

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number of personnel changes, but Maniacisays they’ve remained friends and today,they often sit in on each other’s gigs. Nino plays bass for the band and helpswith the vocals. “We do basically classicrock,” he says, “with much of it comingfrom the 80s but we also throw in somemodern country. Occasionally you mighteven hear a Johnny Cash tune....but all ourmusic is recognizable and 99% of it isdanceable. We don’t play the obscure stuff –our audience wants to hear the old familiarhits.” Influences include Aerosmith, Journeyand John Mellencamp and Tom Petty.....andmany more. Looking back at the past 25years, Nino says in the beginning the clubswere a lot bigger. “You probably rememberthe Canada Tavern, California’s and RumRunners – 700 seaters and they used to bepacked every night. Now, if you have a 200seat club and you pack the place, you’vedone really well. The music is still great, butthe clubs have definitely changed.” Incidentally, if your taste is more alongthe lines of today’s pop music, you can alsocatch Nino with his other band, The Mixx.You might say that finances and insuranceare his living, but music is certainly a majorpart of his life!

David Michael is the band’s lead singer.A native of New Jersey, he had lived in LosAngeles until he met a girl from Amherst-burg. About 10 years ago they married andmoved to Canada. Michael, who also playsrhythm guitar, has been with the Source forabout 6 years. He’s in the entertainment industry full time, takes care of the shows at Charley’s in Windsor and is actively in-volved in production and studio work. Greg Alzner, who is the group’s lead gui-tarist and shares lead vocals with Michael isa full-time employee of a utilities company. The drummer is Jack Lahoux, a journey-man player with an excellent sense ofrhythm. According to Nino, “he’s excel-lent – he’s like a clock, this guy!” Lahoux isprobably best known for his work withLynne and the Rebels and has been kept thebeat for a number of other groups. He’s atruck driver by trade. The newest addition to The Source is KrisMarentette, a keyboard player who is also acompetent bass guitarist and a singer. Heworks in the computer industry and playsfor a number of other bands. He’s alreadygigged several times with The Source and is currently rehearsing for the upcoming season. The band plays at least 2 weekends a

month, alternating from the Lions’ Head onWyandotte Street, to Charley’s on TecumsehRoad and Average Joe’s on Lauzon Road.Much of the summer has been left open forthe guys to enjoy their families and to makeroom for possible festival appearances. They do perform at campgrounds andlocal festivals in the Grand Bend area and atthe moment are working on tentative gigsat several local events. The band’s activitiesand a complete schedule are available onFacebook at windsorband-thesource or logon to sourcepartyband.com. Members of The Source are a happybunch. They’re good friends and there areno egos to get in the way of a good perform-ance. The guys range in age from the mid40s to early 50s and aren’t particularly inter-ested in doing any recording. They relishtheir live club dates and have set their sched-ule a year in advance. Their main ambition,according to Nino is “to get the ladies todance and the men to simply enjoy themusic.” To date, that philosophy has workedout perfectly. At this time of year especially, musiclovers who spend an evening out with TheSource, have likely discovered a sure way tobeat the blues and get rid of some of thosewinter cobwebs! WLM


All 4Mamas

Reaching out to Moms Across the Community

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THERE IS NO EXPERIENCE more reward-ing than being a mom. Whether you have onechild or several, moms share a common bond.In the summer of 2012 three friends, NancyMahon, Victoria Snow and Jessica Guzmanformed All 4 Mamas. They were all having babies around the same time and decided tostart a Facebook forum group to keep in touch,trade baby tips and keep each other sane dur-ing sleepless nights and colicky infants. To their surprise the group quickly grew aloyal following. By the winter of 2013 they hadover 600 members! Every day new mamas arejoining. They love that they can ask questions,give approval, offer opinions and promote aproduct or service they like. Some moms evenpromote their own business. Today they haveover 5,600 members on the Facebook forum. “This forum has been a place where we findout the needs in the community and we thendo our best to create a group, program or give educational material where it is needed.This is where our concept for the MOMber-ship™ discount card came from,” says JessicaGuzman. The MOMbership discount program is onlyavailable for moms. It can be purchased for just$20/year by contacting [email protected] 250 local businesses now offer discountsto mom cardholders. Businesses love the op-portunity to appeal to this specialized group.Companies range from baby related retail tomama and baby yoga classes, restaurants, hallrentals, bridal shops, daycare services andmore. “Our slogan is ‘Moms connecting momsthroughout the community.’ We truly believeand practice that, as well as supporting localbusinesses in any way that we can,” states Guz-man.

In addition to the Facebook forum and the MOMbership program, All 4 Mamas has expanded to also include educational offerings and fundraisers. They have partnered with alocal CPR/First Aid business to offer Baby/Infant CPR classes for parents and caregivers.They have also held Stroller fundraising walks in the summer. Funds raised support WindsorRegional Hospital’s Family Birthing Centre. The Mamas have also held car seat seminars forparents to learn how to properly install car seats. Over the last year the group has been busy on the All 4 Mamas Foundation Hospital GiftPack Program. The program officially launched on Family Day in February. “We are really excited that this project has finally come to fruition,” says Guzman. “Weoffer each mom who has a baby in the hospital a gift bag that is filled with educational ma-terial, coupons and flyers from local businesses and some quality samples for the mom andbaby.” At least 15 businesses have already signed on to the program. The cost to participate is$750/year to include flyers/newsletters about a business and $100/year if a company wantsto include a product sample. Items may be practical like diapers, but also fun like lip balmfor mom. Funds raised from this program will be used to purchase needed supplies for thebirthing centre at the hospital. The bags will be given to over 4,000 babies born in the hospitalannually. These three mamas are truly passionate about their mission. They have worked passionatelyover the last four years to enrich the lives of moms in this community. At the same time theyhave been busy being moms themselves raising their young children and working full-time. Nancy is a Nurse Practitioner with VON and has three children, aged seven, three and 10months. Victoria is a Montessori teacher with two children, aged three and ten months andJessica does online sales and marketing for a jewellery company and also has two children,three years and ten months. “We can definitely relate to the demands and rewards of motherhood,” says Guzman. Moving forward they plan to grow the gift pack program and have the ability to purchaseequipment for the birthing centre on a quarterly basis. They also plan to reach out to mid-wives and Leamington Hospital. The women would also like to link to other non-profits inthe region to provide seminars on topics such as post-partum depression. What began as a hobby for these three moms has grown into a rewarding experience thathas exceeded their expectations. “It can be a lot of work, but as busy moms we are used tojuggling many things. It’s so worth it.” Visit www.all4mamas.com for more information.

All 4 Mamas’ founders: Nancy Mahon, Victoria Snow, Jessica Guzman.

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FOR ALMOST 100 YEARS, DAYUS ROOFING has been an industry leaderin Windsor roofing. In an industry that is constantly changing, Dayus Roofingremains committed to keeping clients satisfied and keeping informed aboutthe latest products and technology. Company President, Frank Dayus IV, believes in the principles that DayusRoofing was founded on. “Our unwavering commitment to the customer hashelped us to become the standard in Windsor roofing. We confidently standby our promise of reliable workmanship, quality materials, and competitivepricing. Our dependable reputation is almost a century in the making, andwe're confident in our ability to give you the best roofing experience possible.” Dayus Roofing has extensive knowledge about the various roofing optionsthat are currently available. Whether you are looking for dependability, esthet-ics, or affordability, the staff can provide options. “We work with homeownersto help them evaluate what is the best option for them based on their budgetand appearance of their home,” says Frank Dayus III. Over the years there have been various trends in roofing. Today metal roofsand rubberized shingles are among the most popular. Like any product, eachoffers advantages and disadvantages. “We’ve seen metal roofing systems, asphaltsystems and composite systems go through their real world testing and havethat knowledge to present to the customer,” says Frank Dayus IV. Dayus Roofing installs slate, cedar, concrete-tile, rubber, metal, compositeand of course, asphalt roofing systems. Although metal roofs are currently pop-ular, Dayus urges consumers to be cautious when choosing any premium roof. Today’s asphalt systems are manufactured using a fiberglass base sheet andare far superior to the organic roofs of the past. According to Dayus, “we havefibreglass roof installations still in place that are approaching 30 years. Forhomeowners looking for a better solution without breaking the bank our ultrarubberized asphalt shingle is the solution.” Consumers exploring the premium market are urged to do their own researchparticularly on the warranty protecting them. In many cases, they have beenmisled about the actual warranty; they believe they have lifetime coverage, whenin fact most of these systems have a ‘limited’ component to their coverage. Dayus Roofing is always searching high and low to find the best roofing options in the industry. Based on their experience and research, there are twogreat rubber roof options available for homeowners. EuroShield Rubber Roofing is designed to look like cedar shakes or authenticslate and is made in Canada. These roofs are durable, environmentally friendlyand have an outstanding appearance. The Ultra Rubberized asphalt shingle is great looking and extremely robust.This rubber laminated synthetic shingle with traditional granule finish is thebest buy if someone is looking for longevity in a roof. “All premium roof systems are not created equal,” adds Dayus, “Misapplica-tion can certainly lead to leaks.” Sub-contractors are never used at Dayus Roof-ing. Every roof is installed by a certified employee with a guarantee ofoutstanding workmanship. With their years of experience, Dayus Roofing knows that installation is justas important as the shingle itself. They take pride in their attention to detailand ability to troubleshoot. “If you ever have a problem regardless of the roofyou’re installing, rest assured we’re going to be there for you,” states FrankDayus IV.

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2016 FURNITURE TRENDSLast year was ground breaking in the evolution of interior design.Rather than one or two looks dominating, a wide range of tastesemerged: Rough luxe, urban industrial, mid-century modern, Frenchcountry, Swedish Gustavian, transitional, traditional. Those trendsare holding their own in 2016, with even greater emphasis on detailsthat raise each piece above the usual. Whether homeowners decide to go for a pure statement in a spe-cific genre or blur the lines, perhaps by injecting a fabulous modernarmchair or credenza into an elegantly traditional room, the key thingis to bring together the right pieces that will reveal the homeowner’ssignature style. “Self-expression is the most important element in creating your new room,” Paulette says. “The new pieces that are already here at Coulter’s indicate our customers are in for a real treat in design options,” Cindy notes. Thefurniture store’s showroom is filled with the latest collections fromDécor-Rest, CDI Furniture, Palliser, Durham and Canadel. The ways homeowners use their rooms strongly influence furniturechoices. “Quality time with loved ones is a priority. Sit down family

meals are making a huge comeback,” Stephanie observes. “Accord-ingly, more homeowners are opting to update their dining areas.”Eating spaces in open concept great rooms and in formal diningrooms are being filled with large, oversized tables as long as 12 feet.To comfortably seat 10 to 12 family and friends, people are drawnto a contemporary take on upholstered Parsons chairs. Modern industrial chairs fabricated of metal have an edgy sophistication. Theaddition of a long bench for two or three guests gives a casual feel tothe gathering.

MARRYING OLD WITH NEWFurniture that appears to have been in the family for a long time givesthe home a feeling of permanence and stability. Each treasured piecehints at a story. From a style point of view, it doesn’t really matter ifthe armoire or desk is decades old or a recent acquisition. “Today’spurchases are tomorrow’s heirlooms,” Cindy points out. Appreciating that, furniture makers are aging and distressing someof their new products. Media units, buffets and console tables are enriched with antiqued doors and wood panels in rustic grey and treebark hues. “The old and new have come together to result in an updated, casual chic,” Paulette says. When put together properly, mismatchedpieces add up to an eclectic vibe that pleases the senses. Coulter’s vin-tage collections feature accents in painted, metallic and other finishes.

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A LARGE NUMBER OF PEOPLE have been in abusive relation-ships. While many have escaped, their emotions are kept bottledinside. Others have sought professional help and have managed toverbalize their feelings and rid themselves of the anxiety and guiltthat often accompany the termination of a relationship, particularlywhen children are involved. Windsor author Misty Powers (her pen name which she prefersto use) is one of those rare people with an innate ability to put feel-ings into words and as a result has become her own best therapist. Born in a small southwestern Ontario town, she grew up in astrict Roman Catholic household. “I had never been to a party andI wasn’t allowed to go to school dances, so today I feel I’m livingwhat I never got to live before!” Following her high school years shestudied cosmetology and office administration in college, afterwhich she went to work, holding down numerous jobs. She hadoften dreamt of a musical career or one is broadcasting, but life keptstepping in and prevented her from realizing those dreams. But shenever gave up and gained valuable work experience in other areas.

She’s been a make-up artist, a sales and customer service person and a lipo-technician, her job today which gives her a great deal ofsatisfaction. After meeting a professional musician at Bluesfest and being encouraged to compose music – something she had never done, shebegan writing poetry. One morning during a break from one of herthree jobs, she wrote a complete poem titled “LIFE”, before evenmaking the bed. And as she explains, the words came easily.....

You sit there, you start to cryYou wipe away the tears and dry your eyeWhat should I do? Should I leave? Should I stay?The kids are just babies...will it be ok?

That same day, she completed 8 other verses, while 6 more werefinished in another day. “They came to me, really, really quick,” sherecalls. Her final poem was titled “BULLY” and was genuinely empowering to write. She says she was lying in bed when the

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He’ll hurt you, then apologize,He won’t ever change, it’s time you realize, he’ll kill your spiritLeave you there to die.....someone so evil you chose in your life.

She was married for 23 years and is themother of two grown children. She alwaysput others ahead of herself, often neglectingher own needs until it was too late. Powerssays “I always had hope that my husbandwould change. However, it was my kids thatinsisted dad is never going to change. Ithought to myself, how can they know thisand I don’t?” She says that during the timeshe and her future husband were dating, hemanaged to keep the dark side of his per-sonality hidden and it wasn’t until after theirwedding that the abuse seeped into the re-lationship….slowly and gradually. “I didn’teven realize how I let this happen to me, orthe hole I was in. As a wife and mother I wasonly focused on being the best mom for mykids as well as a supporting spouse.” Thetorment was not physical but verbal andpsychological in nature which severely af-fected her emotional stability. In fact, it’s notunusual, even today, for Powers to break

into tears when she reads one of her poems,most of which she says were written fromsuppressed feelings and emotions that shehad hidden away in order to deal with life. ‘Reaching Up’ was released this past November and is a story of “pain, hope andbeginning again. It’s a collection of her 16story-like poems that seek to motivate, en-rich and empower those who have sufferedor are suffering from the pain of abusive re-lationships.” Each of the poems is inspiredby the author’s own experiences and as shesays, “all the words are true and all comefrom my heart. I know it will provide com-fort, encouragement and support to thereader.” The words, through their basic sim-plicity, take the reader on a journey to theauthor’s very soul, conveying a powerfulmessage and leaving no doubts about theauthor’s personal struggles and how sheeventually coped with them.

‘Reaching Up’ requires only a few minutesof reading time. Many people who alreadyhave a copy go over it many times. Not all the verses are about abuse – some dealwith divorce and the guilt and sadness asso-ciated with a breakup. Others talk about theloneliness and depression that often accom-pany the end of a relationship. There arealso words of triumph and hope, about the

author’s children, her best friend, her momand her late sister, “who was my major sup-port system while she was still alive.” Titled ‘LOSS’, it’s the final verse in the bookand is a soulful tribute to her sibling:

You were my world I just want you to know The day I lost you I lost a piece of my soul.10 years have gone by, time heals all they say,words so untrue....how I miss saying your name.

Well worth the $20 price tag, “ReachingUp” is available online at Amazon.ca, Amazon.com and from Barnes and Noblein Michigan. On this side of the river, it canobtained from Chapters and Indigo, or fromStorytellers, Juniper and From the Heart, allon Ottawa Street. Two stores in London alsocarry this little gem. In suggesting that readers keep the bookwith them at all times, Powers quotes her favorite phrase from ‘Reaching Up’. It’s fromthe poem ‘Bully’:

Don’t make excuses for he that abuses He is a grown man...he is as he chooses.

And, finally, another quote from ‘LIFE’ andan exhortation from Powers:

You’re sitting there with tears in youreye....well........I just want to say, DON’T WASTE YOUR LIFE! WLM

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THAT WINDSOR IS AND HAS BEEN the automotive capital of Canadais pretty much like stating the obvious. The number of manufacturers whoset up shop within the confines of the city range into the dozens with all butthree having been relegated to the pages of history. But investigating that history has for a long, long time been a pastime thatrequires dogged determination on the part of the person looking to expandtheir knowledge. Even when there’s been success with assembling the historyof an individual company or their products, it has often been a private endeavour and the results have remained private or nearly so. Several decades ago a sole librarian within the WPL, Reg Barlow thoughtthat Windsor’s automotive past needed to be preserved publicly. The goalwas to make the material available to anyone who wanted to know moreabout Windsor’s involvement with the industry, someone looking to findmore about their prized vehicle or simply how to work on it. Donations camein, in fits and starts, with yours truly helping to add to the pile. My last mental image of this space was peering through the window in the singleentry door seeing material literally piled five feet deep. Fast forward to 2015, and an absolute rebirth of the automotive history

WHAT’S OLD IS NEW The Automotive History Collection of the Windsor Public Library

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Clockwise from right: A RaymondDietrich rendering Packard SportifBoattail; Peter Solley sculpture,The Book of Life; a Gilbarco TwinPump on loan from the collectionof Jim Morley; a 5.4L 3V, built inWindsor, display engine.

collection was begun. Thanks in very large part to the estate of Norman and Denise Young, $250,000 was bequeathed to the library to kick start this revitalization.The forlorn 150 sq.ft. at the north end of the second flooris now a distant memory. The Automotive History Col-lection is now in a new home of an estimated 3000 sq. ft.of the south end, with rows upon rows of shelving forhardbound and commercially produced books as well assecured lateral drawer cabinets for sales brochures andpamphlets as well as glass fronted cabinets for the rare andvaluable items in the collection. The area is spacious, well


lit with lots of comfy arm chairs as well aswork tables to spread materials out. A num-ber of guests at the gala were ensconced inthese arm chairs lost in the material they’dfound to explore. A number of lively discus-sions broke out amongst shelves, cabinetsand reading areas. Automotive, obviously. Saturday January 30, was the officialgrand opening of the Windsor Public Li-brary’s Automotive History Collection.Peter Frise, the chairman of the libraryboard spoke to a large gathering of Wind-sor’s automotive history faithful. Frise notedthat the AHC is “the first of its kind inCanada”, emphasizing that “Windsor is theAutomotive Capital of Canada”. Kitty Pope, the CEO of the library wasthere too and just beamed with pride at the library’s accomplishment in getting theAutomotive History Collection organizedand ready to receive and help Windsor’s Automotive Community. Kitty alluded tofuture plans for the collection and thiswriter anxiously awaits the announcement. Directly responsible for the AutomotiveHistory Collection is Curator Dave Milani.Kitty spoke highly of Dave’s efforts to goabove and beyond to get the collection or-ganized and ready for the gala. Service manuals from all of the domesticmanufacturers have all been preserved bybeing rebound with hard covers and spines.Originally, these books were printed withsoft covers and in order to keep the originalcosts down, purposely designed this way.Naturally the soft covers were not intendedto survive to a ripe old age. But the hard-bound covers will and do, with materialsdisplayed dating to prior to WWII. Sales brochures are the automotive mate-rial most familiar to car owners. Displayedin racks within dealer showrooms andpacked with facts, figures and beautifulcolor images, these items are a treasure troveof information for both the casual observerand enthusiast alike. Prewar brochures espe-cially are arguably works of art. The vast majority of colour images are hand drawnand coloured by artists employed either bythe car companies themselves or the adver-tising agencies commissioned to producethe brochures in the first place. Colour photography in sales materials was not com-mon until the mid 1950s. Less well known but eagerly sought by theknowledgeable enthusiasts are the dealerdata books and colour & trim books. Thecolour & trim books displayed all of theavailable paint hues and upholstery fabricsavailable. Data books go into extensive

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detail on the vehicles they cover offeringminutiae the truly hard core types devour. The materials on offer are not exclusiveto cars. Also in the collection are fairly rarebooks prepared for truck body builders. Forthe truly insatiable, these large (usually11”x17”) books provide plan and overheadviews of pickup trucks and large cab andchassis units. Automotive history is normally thoughtto be found within printed documents butMilani and I discussed the library’s collec-tion of audio/video material. Perhaps mostunique are interactive laser discs. Think ofa CD the size of a vinyl LP. The discs wereinteractive in the sense that after a particularsegment on the disc was viewed, there was amultiple choice quiz completed via the handheld remote. These were briefly popular inthe 1980s and early 1990s and were soon replaced by other a/v formats. Milani is gladto have these discs and is now eagerlysearching for a laser disc player. For me, the piece de resistance in the Au-tomotive History Collection are a series oforiginal drawings prepared by Raymond H.Dietrich. Ray Dietrich designed cars formany, many manufacturers and was for sev-eral years in the late 1930s, the head of de-sign at Chrysler Corporation. Prior to that,Ray partnered with Thomas L. Hibbard toform LeBaron Carrossiers Inc. – laterLeBaron Incorporated, who designed andbuilt one-off bodies for luxury cars through-out the 1920s and early 1930s. One of mybest automotive history moments, was con-ducting a three hour video taped interviewwith Ray in 1980 at his home in PhoenixArizona. Art and the automobile have been handin hand almost since the inception of the in-dustry. The Automotive History Collectionof the Windsor Public Library has includedits own spin on this facet of history by com-missioning local artist Peter Solly (who dou-bles by day as “The Muffler Man”), byrevealing yet another of Solly’s creationsspecifically produced for the library. Madeentirely of exhaust system components, thecollection’s tallest patron (nearly 8’) can befound examining the “Book of Life” in hishands. As the consummate reader, he comeswith his own onboard reading lamps. Truth be told, the gala was such a success,that a number of us only got the hint thatthe evening was over when we realized thatlights were being turned off and the cateringstaff was packing up. I won’t be surprised ifa Saturday morning discussion group re-sults. Well done!

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FOR OVER 30 YEARS THE Cypher Systems Group has been amember of the Windsor-Essex community. Founded in 1983 byJohn Savage, Stephen Savage and Brian Schwab, Cypher SystemsGroup (CSG) has become one of the city’s most successful corpo-rations and grown to over 900 employees. Thirty years ago none of the owners could have envisioned thesuccess that has been achieved. CSG identified a corporate nicheand then developed the technology to fill it, and established an in-novative spirit that would define the next three decades. Threeyoung entrepreneurs set out to start a company and ended upchanging an industry. “At our core, we’re a technology company that happens to sell in-surance,” states John Savage. Today the family of CSG companies includes: Active Care Man-agement, CanAm Insurance, Canadian Insurance Alliance, Cana-dian Insurance Services, Insurance Hunter Services, Pareto BusinessGroup, Lowest Rates Insurance Brokers Inc. SmartCoverage Insur-ance, Southland Insurance, The Lakeshore Canadiens, The LaSalleVipers and the Windsor Spitfires. Although they have been active and growing from the beginning,they have flown under the radar as their business expanded. However, this is changing. As they continue to grow and developother companies, they have launched a billboard and social mediacampaign throughout the community. “We are interested in recruiting good people and we realized thatpeople needed to know about CSG and what we are about,” saysGail Robertson, Manager, Advertising and Promotions. “The themeof the advertising campaign is “Get to Know Us” in the hope thatpeople will go online and check us out.” From the beginning CSG and its owners adhered to core princi-ples that include: entrepreneurship, passion, community, innovationand relationships. These guiding principles are at the root of everydecision made from the top down.

It is clearly a partnership that works. Much like a healthy mar-riage, Brian, Stephen and John genuinely like each other. When anyconflict or issue does arise, they all assume positive intent. Togetheras a group they will resolve the issue and ultimately make a decision. Brian attributes the success of the company to two factors, hiringa lot of smart people and being innovative in applying a non-traditional business model to traditional business. It is the desire to attract and retain good employees, along withtheir core value of community that has influenced their commit-ment and investment in this community. “We want to make Windsor-Essex a better place to live, work andplay,” says Stephen. Many CSG staff have been with the company long term.. ordecades… Even the very first employee hired is still at CSG. Everyyear the company hosts a celebration for various years of tenurefrom 10 through to 30. Some senior executives - and even two of the three owners -weren’t born in this area but now are proud to call Windsor-Essextheir home. There are many opportunities for growth and the executive teamgoes out of its way to engage staff. This may include the manythemed staff parties or the Chili Kick-off competition held for theSuper Bowl. “You spend a lot of time at work, it’s important to get the workdone, but it’s also important to have fun,” says Brian. When it comes to giving back to the community they have threekey areas that they support: arts, recreation and entertainment andhealth. Each partner has a particular attachment to one of theseareas. John is the avid sports fan. His passion for hockey led CSG totake ownership of the Lakeshore Canadiens, the LaSalle Vipers andmost recently partial ownership of the Windsor Spitfires along withBob Boughner and Warren Rychel.


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When it comes to management of the teams, the CSG partnersare involved on the business side. They view ownership as a com-pany just like their other ventures. “We have a clear definition of roles and responsibilities withinmanagement,” states Stephen. For example, the partners are quite aware that not all 6,500 peo-ple who attend the Spitfires games are avid hockey fans. Many arethere for the experience. To that end, Lisa Schwab, Brian’s wife, tooka lead role in redesigning the Crown Lounge at arena for the Plat-inum and suite ticket holders. The goal was to make the experiencemore enjoyable for everyone who attends the game. Stephen Savage is passionate about the arts and is a regular sup-porter of the Windsor Symphony Orchestra. One of CSG’s largest investments in the community was to theWindsor-Essex County Cancer Centre Foundation. Like most people, cancer has touched all the men’s lives. Stephen is a cancersurvivor and Brian’s father and father-in-law both died from prostatecancer. Together they decided to donate a lead gift in support of the InYour Jeans campaign at the cancer centre. This was used to purchasea Da Vinci machine that allows men to receive treatment in Wind-sor without having to travel out of the area. Most recently they made a large donation to support the ERCAtrails. Again they saw this as a solid investment in the communitythat will help recruit and retain talent. Staff feel good about workingfor a company that supports their community. The company receives several requests for support and the samequestions are always asked as the men decide which ones to support:how many people are impacted, will it help make a better commu-nity and are there any personal connections to the project.

Clearly Brian, Stephen and John are huge supporters of Wind-sor-Essex. However, their sense of community does not end at theWindsor-Essex County border. For ten years CSG staff have beeninvolved with an organization called Bridges to Community Canadawhich facilitates the building of homes in Nicaragua. It's not enough to say that CSG is a technology and insurancecompany. They are an innovation-obsessed trailblazer that nurturestech start-ups, owns hockey teams, and drives results for some ofCanada's biggest brands. While not all umbrella organizations dealdirectly with their subsidiaries, they are involved every step of the way. Moving forward, CSG plans to continue to grow its corebusiness. Over the years they have become more strategic about theirinvestments. One thing that has maintained consistent is the main-tenance of good relationships. Many of the people they do businesswith have a long history with CSG. “The Believe Windsor Essex Award recognizes an individual or organization that has demonstrated a significant commitment to positive business development in spite of global market trends,”says Natalie Henderson, Chair, Business Excellence Award Com-mittee. “The Cypher Systems Group story is one that begins with threeyoung entrepreneurs from Windsor who started a company andthrough their hard work and innovation ended up changing an industry. They are not only an insurance company but have puttheir efforts and resources into helping tech start-ups and now theyeven own hockey teams!” “Cypher Systems Group continues to create jobs, enhance eco-nomic growth as well as support countless charities and causes inthe Windsor Essex Community. They could not be more deservingof the Believe Windsor Essex Award.” WLM


STORY BY DICK HILDEBRAND

JEFFERY BASTIEN IS CONVINCED HE’S on the verge ofrealizing a dream he’s had for the past 20 years. A proud Windsorite, through and through, Jeff has theatre inhis blood. Last year with Theatre Ensemble, he directed ‘Bug’which he calls a “gritty little American piece that was writtenaround 1995-96 when American and British theatre were gettinggritty, probably in response to filmmakers like Robert Rodriguezand Quentin Tarrantino.” Bug had originally been a movie fea-turing Ashley Judd and Harry Connick Jr., but Bastien never sawit but was impressed by the stage play after reading it. Born and raised in the city, Jeff, who’s soon to be 40, is theson of Guy and Brenda Bastien – his mom was a member of alocal community concert band and his dad did some acting in his younger days. He went tothe Eastwood Elementary School and later Riverside High which at the time rivaled Walkerville in its Arts program. “I didn’t do any of the musicals there,” he recalls, “because Iwas about 5-foot 2, had braces and was geeky so there really was no hope of musicals for me.”In Grade 12, Jeff finally got a break when the school opted to present a comedy instead of amusical – he and a friend auditioned, winning prominent parts. It was the 17 year old’s firstforay into the world of the stage and it became a permanent part of his being. His next partwas in a production of a ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ sanctioned by the Windsor Light Operaand presented at the newly-built Villanova High School, after which he had an acting drought.He worked several jobs including a stint at Taco Bell, the Windsor Airport and at UPS. Hetook an English Creative Writing course from Marty Gervais at the University of Windsorand auditioned for a part in the Theatre Windsor production of a farce titled ‘No Sex Please…we’re British’. The director was so impressed that Jeff and another of his friends won the leadroles! In 2001, after appearing in several other plays, he and his then girlfriend started a dancecompany, ‘Windsor Dance Experience’, which still exists to this day. In 2008, feeling that hisacting experience would lead to bigger and better things, Jeff packed up and went to Toronto.After about a year and learning that “people in Toronto had a knack for protecting their own,”he says, “I got my ego handed back to me and headed home to Windsor with the intent ofdoing things a little smarter from now on.” He was cast in a number of plays including ‘Nightof the Living Dead’ based on the popular cult movie. He directed ‘Crimes of the Heart’ and‘Virginia Woolf ’ for Theatre Windsor and headed up ‘Zoo Story’ for Fringe, gaining valuableinsight into the world of theatre in preparation for the start of his own venture. Just about a year ago, after Bug had run its course, Bastien discovered that the paths takenby himself and Theatre Ensemble were in different directions; he decided to assemble his owngroup and start a new company with both an entertainment and a business side. “When youget a group of actors together in a theatre company, nobody knows how to build a set, nobody

Above from top to bottom: Performing a scene fromTracy Letts' 'Bug' featuring Eric Smith and KristenLamoure-Dias as Peter and Agnes, directed by JefferyBastien, February of 2015. Photo by Ted Kloske; JeffBastien. Photo by Dick Hildebrand; poster for NoisesOff designed by Kris Simic.

GHOST LIGHT PLAYERSA New Theatre Group with Great Potential


knows how to market and nobody knows fi-nances,” he says, “so I had to find peoplethat could do that.” The company is called‘Ghost Light Players’ and Jeff describes itlike “a division of church and state – if anactor wants to be on the board he can nolonger be in the production because youthen start having conflicts.” For his part asArtistic Director, Bastien can act and directplays but he’s not allowed to vote at boardmeetings. Ghost Light’s first major presentation,‘Noises Off ’, will be staged at the old Walk-erville Brewery for 6 nights on April 22nd,23rd and 24th, and on April 29th, 30th andMay the first. 100 tickets are available foreach performance and are going for the bargain price of $20. Telephone the box office at 519-982-1212 or go on the GhostLight Players facebook and order tickets on online. ‘Noises Off ’, described as atightly-wound farce with a lot of intelligentdialogue, was written by Michael Frayn –Bastien had proposed doing it about a yearago when he started organizing his not-for-profit company. In order to finance the proj-ect, ‘Ghost Light Players’ have already hada successful fundraiser and back in Septem-ber, they presented the Complete Works ofShakespeare at Cooper’s Hawk Vineyard inHarrow. A dramatic reading of CharlesDickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ was held at thevineyard late in the year – again to raisemoney for ‘Noises Off ’. Several of theGhost Light Players’ actors also appeared asDownton Abbey characters at the View-points Estate Winery late last month at adinner honoring the popular British drama. Ghost Light Players’ new season is slatedto start in either June or August – while theplays have already been determined, the official scheduled hasn’t been released butwill be available on the group’s website, theatrewithoutfear.com or on Instagram@glp Windsor or on Twitter @glpWindsor. Until he can become a full-time operatorof Ghost Light Players, Jeff will continueworking for a payday loan company, whichhas allowed him to schedule his time aroundtheatre activities. One of his main goals is tomake Ghost Light Players into a profes-sional, stable company that will be attractiveto theatre grads from colleges and universi-ties so “they don’t have to go to Toronto intothe giant grind that’s up there.” Given Jeffery Bastien’s passion for the the-atre, his quest for the ultimate in stage performances and his belief in what Wind-sor has to offer, Ghost Light Players has the potential for being a major force in livetheatre in this area.

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Saturday, 2TIRED OF WINTER FISHING AND BOATING EXPO

Delivering as much fun that fishermen canhave on dry land, the Harrow Knights ofColumbus Council 5350 is hosting its 4thannual Tired of Winter Fishing and BoatingExpo. The day is action packed with a perchfish fry, fishing and boating supplies andservices, kids’ fishing pond with prizes, adraw for a 2016 season Colchester Harbourpass and a Chinese auction. Proceeds sup-port the St. Vincent de Paul Foodbank andthe Colchester Guardian rescue boat. Theexpo is from 8 am to 4 pm at the HarrowFair Agricultural Building,134 McAffee St.,Harrow. Admission is $5 per adult; nocharge for children under 12. 519-919-7734.

Sunday, 32016 CARHA HOCKEY WORLD CUP

Till Sunday, April 10. Over 2,000 guestsfrom 15 countries are coming to Windsorfor the 2016 CARHA Hockey World Cup.More than 120 teams are competing in thelargest international adult rec hockey tour-nament on the planet. The schedule is to beannounced. thecup2016.ca.

Thursday, 742 STREET

Till Saturday, April 9. Music Theatre Per-formance and Entertainment Technologystudents of St. Clair College present themusical, 42 Street. Performances are at 7:30 pm, Thursday and Friday; and 2 and7:30 pm, Saturday at the Chrysler Theatre,201 Riverside Dr. W., Windsor. Ticketprice is $10 per student; $20 per adult. 519-252-6579 or chryslertheatre.com.

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SPRING CHORAL CELEBRATION CONCERT

The University Singers and University ofWindsor Chamber Choir, directed by Dr.Bruce Kotowich, revel in the new seasonwith their Spring Choral Celebration Con-cert. The singing begins at 7:30 pm in theHeritage Room, Assumption Hall at 400Huron Church Rd., Windsor. Ticket priceis $5 per student; $10 per adult. 519-253-3000, ext. 4212 or uwindsor.ca.

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Also April 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17. The Broad-way musical composed by Andrew LloydWebber is coming to the Green Room The-atre, E.J. Lajeunesse at 600 E.C. Row W.Presented by Theatre Ensemble and Cardi-nal Music Productions, performances are at8 pm, Friday and Saturday and 2 pm onSunday. Ticket price is $20. 519-944-5800,theatreensemble.ca cardinalmusicproductions.com.

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