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Musicians, actors and models alike were drawn to the 2013 American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013. in Los Angeles, Calif.

Musician Kevin Rudolf attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Musician Kevin Rudolf attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Television personality Lance Bass attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Television personality Lance Bass attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Actress Jenna Ushkowitz attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Actress Jenna Ushkowitz attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Actress Zandaya attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Actress Zandaya attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Singer Jordin Sparks arrives for the 2013 American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles, California, on November 24, 2013.   (AFP PHOTO / Frederic J. BrownFREDERIC J BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)

Singer Jordin Sparks arrives for the 2013 American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles, California, on November 24, 2013. (AFP PHOTO / Frederic J. BrownFREDERIC J BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)

Katy Perry arrives for the 2013 American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles, California, November 24, 2013.   (AFP PHOTO / Frederic J. BrownFREDERIC J BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)

Katy Perry arrives for the 2013 American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles, California, November 24, 2013. (AFP PHOTO / Frederic J. BrownFREDERIC J BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)

Matthew Cook, Michael Cook and Mark Cook of The Ceremonies arrive for the 2013 American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles, California, November 24, 2013.   (AFP PHOTO / Frederic J. BrownFREDERIC J BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)

Matthew Cook, Michael Cook and Mark Cook of The Ceremonies arrive for the 2013 American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles, California, November 24, 2013. (AFP PHOTO / Frederic J. BrownFREDERIC J BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)

Singer Aubrey O'Day of Danity Kane attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Singer Aubrey O’Day of Danity Kane attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Musicians Brian Kelly and Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line attend the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Musicians Brian Kelly and Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line attend the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Actress Ashlee Keating attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Actress Ashlee Keating attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Singer James Durbin and wife Heidi Lowe arrive for the 2013 American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles, California, November 24, 2013.   (AFP PHOTO / Frederic J. BrownFREDERIC J BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)

Singer James Durbin and wife Heidi Lowe arrive for the 2013 American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles, California, November 24, 2013. (AFP PHOTO / Frederic J. BrownFREDERIC J BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)

Musicians Ben McKee, left, Dan Reynolds, Dan Platzman, and Wayne Sermon of Imagine Dragons attend the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Musicians Ben McKee, left, Dan Reynolds, Dan Platzman, and Wayne Sermon of Imagine Dragons attend the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Normani Kordei, left, Lauren Jauregui, Dinah Jane Hansen, Ally Brooke, and Camila Cabello of Fifth Harmony arrive for the 2013 American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles, California, November 24, 2013.   (AFP PHOTO / Frederic J. BrownFREDERIC J BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)

Normani Kordei, left, Lauren Jauregui, Dinah Jane Hansen, Ally Brooke, and Camila Cabello of Fifth Harmony arrive for the 2013 American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles, California, November 24, 2013. (AFP PHOTO / Frederic J. BrownFREDERIC J BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)

Musician Skylar Grey arrives for the 2013 American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles, California, November 24, 2013.   (AFP PHOTO / Frederic J. BrownFREDERIC J BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)

Musician Skylar Grey arrives for the 2013 American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles, California, November 24, 2013. (AFP PHOTO / Frederic J. BrownFREDERIC J BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)

R. Kelly attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

R. Kelly attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Singers Zayn Malik, left, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, and Niall Horan of One Direction attend the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Singers Zayn Malik, left, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, and Niall Horan of One Direction attend the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Musician Joan Jett arrives for the 2013 American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles, California, November 24, 2013.   (AFP PHOTO / Frederic J. BrownFREDERIC J BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)

Musician Joan Jett arrives for the 2013 American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles, California, November 24, 2013. (AFP PHOTO / Frederic J. BrownFREDERIC J BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)

Models Kendall Jenner, left, and Kylie Jenner attend the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Models Kendall Jenner, left, and Kylie Jenner attend the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Singer Ke$ha attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Singer Ke$ha attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Singer/songwriter Bonnie McKee attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Singer/songwriter Bonnie McKee attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Singer Chris Daughtry attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Singer Chris Daughtry attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Rapper MC Lyte attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Rapper MC Lyte attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Charles Kelley, left, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood of Lady Antebellum arrive for the 2013 American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles, California, November 24, 2013.   (AFP PHOTO / Frederic J. BrownFREDERIC J BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)

Charles Kelley, left, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood of Lady Antebellum arrive for the 2013 American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles, California, November 24, 2013. (AFP PHOTO / Frederic J. BrownFREDERIC J BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)

Singer Ciara attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Singer Ciara attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Comedian Sarah Silverman attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Comedian Sarah Silverman attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

TV personality Kelly Osbourne attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

TV personality Kelly Osbourne attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Rapper Nelly attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Rapper Nelly attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Singer Marc Anthony attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Singer Marc Anthony attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Singer Luke Bryan and wife Caroline Bryan attend the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Singer Luke Bryan and wife Caroline Bryan attend the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Actress Naya Rivera attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Actress Naya Rivera attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Rapper Wiz Khalifa attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Rapper Wiz Khalifa attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Singer Miley Cyrus attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Singer Miley Cyrus attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

TV personality Heidi Klum attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

TV personality Heidi Klum attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Actress Emma Roberts attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Actress Emma Roberts attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Singer/songwriter Bonnie McKee attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Singer/songwriter Bonnie McKee attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Singer Taylor Swift attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Singer Taylor Swift attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Singer/actress Jennifer Hudson attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Singer/actress Jennifer Hudson attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Television personality Rocsi Diaz attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Television personality Rocsi Diaz attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Windsor in Pictures: Nov. 25, 2013

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The Windsor Star’s award-winning photographers covered the city and county yesterday. Check out the gallery.

Demolition crews continue to work on the former Windsor Star building in Windsor on Monday, November 25, 2013. The inside of the building is being removed to make way for a new University building. The facade of the historic building is being preserved and will be incorporated into the new structure.           (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Demolition crews continue to work on the former Windsor Star building in Windsor on Monday, November 25, 2013. The inside of the building is being removed to make way for a new University building. The facade of the historic building is being preserved and will be incorporated into the new structure. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Demolition crews continue to work on the former Windsor Star building in Windsor on Monday, November 25, 2013. The inside of the building is being removed to make way for a new University building. The facade of the historic building is being preserved and will be incorporated into the new structure.           (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Demolition crews continue to work on the former Windsor Star building in Windsor on Monday, November 25, 2013. The inside of the building is being removed to make way for a new University building. The facade of the historic building is being preserved and will be incorporated into the new structure. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

. Liz Copeland enjoys a windy and cold walk, Mon. Nov. 25, 2013, with her dogs Buddy and Abby along the Ganatchio trail in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

. Liz Copeland enjoys a windy and cold walk, Mon. Nov. 25, 2013, with her dogs Buddy and Abby along the Ganatchio trail in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

 A young white-tailed deer walks about the Ford Naturalizarion Project area along the Detroit River between Walker and Drouillard Rd., Mon. Nov. 25, 2013, in Windsor, Ont.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A young white-tailed deer walks about the Ford Naturalizarion Project area along the Detroit River between Walker and Drouillard Rd., Mon. Nov. 25, 2013, in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

David Musyj, president and CEO, Windsor Regional Hospital, and co-chair, preliminary program and planning steering committee, speaks Monday, Nov. 25, 2013, at a media conference regarding the mega-hospital project. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

David Musyj, president and CEO, Windsor Regional Hospital, and co-chair, preliminary program and planning steering committee, speaks Monday, Nov. 25, 2013, at a media conference regarding the mega-hospital project. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Dave Cooke, co-chair, preliminary program and planning steering committee, speaks Monday, Nov. 25, 2013, at a media conference regarding the mega-hospital project. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Dave Cooke, co-chair, preliminary program and planning steering committee, speaks Monday, Nov. 25, 2013, at a media conference regarding the mega-hospital project. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Regional Hospital Ouellette Campus staff work on a cluttered sixth floor hallway in a cardiology section, Monday, Nov. 25, 2013, in Windsor, Ont. A new state-of-the-art mega-hospital would address this current issue according to hospital officials. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Regional Hospital Ouellette Campus staff work on a cluttered sixth floor hallway in a cardiology section, Monday, Nov. 25, 2013, in Windsor, Ont. A new state-of-the-art mega-hospital would address this current issue according to hospital officials. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

David Musyj, president and CEO, Windsor Regional Hospital, and co-chair, preliminary program and planning steering committee, speaks Monday, Nov. 25, 2013, at a media conference regarding the mega-hospital project. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

David Musyj, president and CEO, Windsor Regional Hospital, and co-chair, preliminary program and planning steering committee, speaks Monday, Nov. 25, 2013, at a media conference regarding the mega-hospital project. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Dr, Gary Ing, chief of staff, Windsor Regional Hospital, speaks Monday, Nov. 25, 2013, at a media conference regarding the mega-hospital project. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Dr, Gary Ing, chief of staff, Windsor Regional Hospital, speaks Monday, Nov. 25, 2013, at a media conference regarding the mega-hospital project. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Ryan Snelgrove, assistant professor of kinesiology at the University of Windsor for story on the use of Twitter in a university class. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Ryan Snelgrove, assistant professor of kinesiology at the University of Windsor for story on the use of Twitter in a university class. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Kelly Gosselin from Transition to Betterness,  talks about the $15,000 grant received from the Windsor Essex Community Foundation on November 25, 2013. (Jason Kryk/The Windsor Star)

Kelly Gosselin from Transition to Betterness, talks about the $15,000 grant received from the Windsor Essex Community Foundation on November 25, 2013. (Jason Kryk/The Windsor Star)

 WindsorEssex  Community Foundation Executive Director Glenn Stresman, left, and Board Chair Marty Solcz during a board meeting at the Ojibway Nature Centre in Windsor, Ontario on November 25, 2013. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

WindsorEssex Community Foundation Executive Director Glenn Stresman, left, and Board Chair Marty Solcz during a board meeting at the Ojibway Nature Centre in Windsor, Ontario on November 25, 2013. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Massey's Jacob Cummings, left, scores on  Lajeunesse goaltender Joel Bondy at South Windsor Arena Monday. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Massey’s Jacob Cummings, left, scores on Lajeunesse goaltender Joel Bondy at South Windsor Arena Monday. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

 Lakeshore firefighters battle a blaze which totally destroyed a single family home at 978 Scott Side Road Monday November 25, 2013.  The flames were so intense, motorists were pulling over on Manning Road to view the destruction. OPP were called to assist with traffic control.  The resident of the home escaped the flames.(NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Lakeshore firefighters battle a blaze which totally destroyed a single family home at 978 Scott Side Road Monday November 25, 2013. The flames were so intense, motorists were pulling over on Manning Road to view the destruction. OPP were called to assist with traffic control. The resident of the home escaped the flames.(NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Hilary Payne at City Council meeting Monday November 25, 2013 -- (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Hilary Payne at City Council meeting Monday November 25, 2013 — (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Hilary Payne makes a point at City Council meeting Monday November 25, 2013 -- (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Hilary Payne makes a point at City Council meeting Monday November 25, 2013 — (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 Gordon Orr, CEO Tourism Windsor Essex and Pelee Island at City Council meeting Monday November 25, 2013 -- (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Gordon Orr, CEO Tourism Windsor Essex and Pelee Island at City Council meeting Monday November 25, 2013 — (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Leamington's Cale Allen, right, is checked by LaSalle's Nick Crescenzi at the Vollmer Centre. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Leamington’s Cale Allen, right, is checked by LaSalle’s Nick Crescenzi at the Vollmer Centre. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

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Reader Photos: A Movember To Remember

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You’re almost home and looking ’70s fine. Send your Movember photos to tips@windsorstar.com!

Batman has joined the fight! (Denis Berthiaume/Special to The Star)

Batman has joined the fight! (Denis Berthiaume/Special to The Star)

Another fine Movember stache. (Reader Photo/Special to The Star)

Another fine Movember stache. (Reader Photo/Special to The Star)

Bootsy Meloche meowstache and goatee! (Special to The Star)

Bootsy Meloche meowstache and goatee! (Special to The Star)

This is one of the fabulous teachers from Lakeview Montessori School who is responsible for our Moustaches for Movember fundraising. You look fabulous, Mrs. Cinzia! (Rachael Veitch/Special to The Star)

This is one of the fabulous teachers from Lakeview Montessori School who is responsible for our Moustaches for Movember fundraising.
You look fabulous, Mrs. Cinzia! (Rachael Veitch/Special to The Star)

Patches waits for Santa. (Kelly Lamont/Special to The Star)

Patches waits for Santa. (Kelly Lamont/Special to The Star)


Photos: Santa Claus Parades Through The Years

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Everyone loves a parade! Get ready for upcoming Santa Claus parades by perusing this gallery of parades past.

  • Tecumseh Santa Claus Parade — Friday, Nov. 29th at 6 p.m.
  • Leamington Christmas Parade — Saturday, Nov. 30th at 6 p.m.
  • Windsor’s Santa Claus Parade — Saturday, Dec. 7th at 6 p.m.
  • Essex Santa Claus Parade — Saturday, Dec. 14th at 6 p.m.

 

 

The 1948 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

The 1948 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

The 1940 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

The 1940 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

The 1993 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

The 1993 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

The 1996 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

The 1996 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

Andrew Hamilton and Tyrell Parent, 4, left, and Angelica Cloutier and Dakota Parent, 5, right, await the start of the Windsor Santa Claus Parade in the town of Sandwich, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011.   (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Andrew Hamilton and Tyrell Parent, 4, left, and Angelica Cloutier and Dakota Parent, 5, right, await the start of the Windsor Santa Claus Parade in the town of Sandwich, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus wave to those attending the Windsor Santa Claus Parade in the town of Sandwich, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011.   (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus wave to those attending the Windsor Santa Claus Parade in the town of Sandwich, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Dale Roach and her nephew Tate Ramjass, 3, wave to Santa during the annual Christmas parade as it makes its way down Sandwich St. Saturday night.  (Scott Webster / The Windsor Star)

Dale Roach and her nephew Tate Ramjass, 3, wave to Santa during the annual Christmas parade as it makes its way down Sandwich St. Saturday night. (Scott Webster / The Windsor Star)

Karen Finley (L), Yoda and Heather Starwars make their enthusiasm apparent during the annual Santa Claus parade Saturday night.  (Scott Webster / The Windsor Star)

Karen Finley (L), Yoda and Heather Starwars make their enthusiasm apparent during the annual Santa Claus parade Saturday night. (Scott Webster / The Windsor Star)

Young dancers with TC'z Dance Studio perform during the annual Christmas parade as it makes its way down Sandwich St. Saturday night.  (Scott Webster / The Windsor Star)

Young dancers with TC’z Dance Studio perform during the annual Christmas parade as it makes its way down Sandwich St. Saturday night. (Scott Webster / The Windsor Star)

Maggie Durocher, executive director of the Windsor Parade Corporation, speaks during a press conference announcement at the Tecumseh Arena on Monday, November 7, 2011. The Windsor and area Santa Claus Parades were announced.              (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

Maggie Durocher, executive director of the Windsor Parade Corporation, speaks during a press conference announcement at the Tecumseh Arena on Monday, November 7, 2011. The Windsor and area Santa Claus Parades were announced. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

A trumpeter from the Windsor Optimist Youth Band marches in the Windsor Santa Claus Parade in the town of Sandwich, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011.   (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A trumpeter from the Windsor Optimist Youth Band marches in the Windsor Santa Claus Parade in the town of Sandwich, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Tia Marie, 9 right, Thaitisha Anderson, 8, centre, and Fred Henley, 6, await the start of the Windsor Santa Claus Parade in the town of Sandwich, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011.   (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Tia Marie, 9 right, Thaitisha Anderson, 8, centre, and Fred Henley, 6, await the start of the Windsor Santa Claus Parade in the town of Sandwich, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus wave to spectators at the 2011 Santa Claus Parade in Leamington on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2011. (DYLAN KRISTY/The Windsor Star).

Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus wave to spectators at the 2011 Santa Claus Parade in Leamington on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2011. (DYLAN KRISTY/The Windsor Star).

The 1984 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

The 1984 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

The 1981 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

The 1981 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

The 1977 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

The 1977 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

The 1976 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

The 1976 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

Olivia Rankin watches the 2012 Windsor Santa Claus Parade on Riverside Drive Saturday, December 1, 2012.        (KRISTIE PEARCE / The Windsor Star)

Olivia Rankin watches the 2012 Windsor Santa Claus Parade on Riverside Drive Saturday, December 1, 2012. (KRISTIE PEARCE / The Windsor Star)

Zachary Buchanan watches his first Windsor Santa Claus Parade on Riverside Drive Saturday, December 1, 2012.        (KRISTIE PEARCE / The Windsor Star)

Zachary Buchanan watches his first Windsor Santa Claus Parade on Riverside Drive Saturday, December 1, 2012. (KRISTIE PEARCE / The Windsor Star)

A nativity scene float is shown at the 2012 Essex Santa Claus Parade on Talbot Street North Saturday, December 8, 2012.          (KRISTIE PEARCE/ The Windsor Star)

A nativity scene float is shown at the 2012 Essex Santa Claus Parade on Talbot Street North Saturday, December 8, 2012. (KRISTIE PEARCE/ The Windsor Star)

The Bedford United Church Choir sings christmas carols to those attending the Windsor Santa Claus Parade in the town of Sandwich, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011.   (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Bedford United Church Choir sings christmas carols to those attending the Windsor Santa Claus Parade in the town of Sandwich, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Members of T.C.'z Dance Studio perform during the 40th annual Santa Claus parade presented by Debt Freedom on Riverside Drive West Saturday night. The Windsor Star - Nick Brancaccio

Members of T.C.’z Dance Studio perform during the 40th annual Santa Claus parade presented by Debt Freedom on Riverside Drive West Saturday night. The Windsor Star – Nick Brancaccio

Members of T.C.'z Dance Studio perform during the 40th annual Santa Claus parade presented by Debt Freedom on Riverside Drive West Saturday night. The Windsor Star - Nick Brancaccio

Members of T.C.’z Dance Studio perform during the 40th annual Santa Claus parade presented by Debt Freedom on Riverside Drive West Saturday night. The Windsor Star – Nick Brancaccio

Mr. and Mrs. Claus wave to thousands gathered for the 44th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade on Riverside Drive Saturday, December 1, 2012.        (KRISTIE PEARCE / The Windsor Star)

Mr. and Mrs. Claus wave to thousands gathered for the 44th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade on Riverside Drive Saturday, December 1, 2012. (KRISTIE PEARCE / The Windsor Star)

A dog rides on a float in the 2012 Windsor Santa Claus Parade on Riverside Drive Saturday, December 1, 2012.        (KRISTIE PEARCE / The Windsor Star)

A dog rides on a float in the 2012 Windsor Santa Claus Parade on Riverside Drive Saturday, December 1, 2012. (KRISTIE PEARCE / The Windsor Star)

Cousins Trevor Willms, 5, and Sloane Sweet, 5, wave from a float in the Leamington Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 24, 2012. (REBECCA WRIGHT/ The Windsor Star)

Cousins Trevor Willms, 5, and Sloane Sweet, 5, wave from a float in the Leamington Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 24, 2012. (REBECCA WRIGHT/ The Windsor Star)

Scotlynn McCormick (left) and Hollie Menard (right) enjoy the 2012 Essex Santa Claus Parade on Talbot Street North Saturday, December 8, 2012.          (KRISTIE PEARCE/ The Windsor Star)

Scotlynn McCormick (left) and Hollie Menard (right) enjoy the 2012 Essex Santa Claus Parade on Talbot Street North Saturday, December 8, 2012. (KRISTIE PEARCE/ The Windsor Star)

A Boston Terrier is photographed at the 2012 Essex Santa Claus Parade on Talbot Street North Saturday, December 8, 2012.          (KRISTIE PEARCE/ The Windsor Star)

A Boston Terrier is photographed at the 2012 Essex Santa Claus Parade on Talbot Street North Saturday, December 8, 2012. (KRISTIE PEARCE/ The Windsor Star)

A marching band performs at the 2012 Essex Santa Claus Parade on Talbot Street North Saturday, December 8, 2012.          (KRISTIE PEARCE/ The Windsor Star)

A marching band performs at the 2012 Essex Santa Claus Parade on Talbot Street North Saturday, December 8, 2012. (KRISTIE PEARCE/ The Windsor Star)

Cheerleaders are photographed at the 2012 Essex Santa Claus Parade on Talbot Street North Saturday, December 8, 2012.          (KRISTIE PEARCE/ The Windsor Star)

Cheerleaders are photographed at the 2012 Essex Santa Claus Parade on Talbot Street North Saturday, December 8, 2012. (KRISTIE PEARCE/ The Windsor Star)

The Cowgirls take part in the 2012 Essex Santa Claus Parade on Talbot Street North Saturday, December 8, 2012.          (KRISTIE PEARCE/ The Windsor Star)

The Cowgirls take part in the 2012 Essex Santa Claus Parade on Talbot Street North Saturday, December 8, 2012. (KRISTIE PEARCE/ The Windsor Star)

The 1974 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

The 1974 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

The 1971 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

The 1971 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

The 1952 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

The 1952 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

The 1951 Santa Claus Parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

The 1951 Santa Claus Parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

The 1950 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

The 1950 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

The 1948 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

The 1948 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

Dancers from T.C.'z Dance Studio dress as reindeer as they dance in the Windsor Santa Claus Parade in the town of Sandwich, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011.   (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Dancers from T.C.’z Dance Studio dress as reindeer as they dance in the Windsor Santa Claus Parade in the town of Sandwich, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

One of 52 floats makes its way down Sandwich St. at the Santa Claus Parade in Amherstburg Saturday night.  (Scott Webster / The Windsor Star)

One of 52 floats makes its way down Sandwich St. at the Santa Claus Parade in Amherstburg Saturday night. (Scott Webster / The Windsor Star)

Anxious children wait for Santa Claus to make his appearance during the 40th annual Santa Claus parade presented by Debt Freedom on Riverside Drive West Saturday night. The Windsor Star - Nick Brancaccio

Anxious children wait for Santa Claus to make his appearance during the 40th annual Santa Claus parade presented by Debt Freedom on Riverside Drive West Saturday night. The Windsor Star – Nick Brancaccio

Bundled up against the cold, Emily, 6, Gillian, 5, Elyse, 4, Danielle, 4, and Aimee, 2,  enjoy a curbside seat for the 40th annual Santa Claus parade presented by Debt Freedom on Riverside Drive West Saturday night. The Windsor Star - Nick Brancaccio

Bundled up against the cold, Emily, 6, Gillian, 5, Elyse, 4, Danielle, 4, and Aimee, 2, enjoy a curbside seat for the 40th annual Santa Claus parade presented by Debt Freedom on Riverside Drive West Saturday night. The Windsor Star – Nick Brancaccio

There were throngs of young and old alike at the Santa Claus Parade in Amherstburg Saturday night.  Ben Bresolin, 3, (L) Renee Tofflemire, 6, and Robin Bresoline, 6, showed their enthusiasm for the parade.  (Scott Webster / The Windsor Star)

There were throngs of young and old alike at the Santa Claus Parade in Amherstburg Saturday night. Ben Bresolin, 3, (L) Renee Tofflemire, 6, and Robin Bresoline, 6, showed their enthusiasm for the parade. (Scott Webster / The Windsor Star)

Mrs. Claus and Santa wave to the large crowd that attended the annual Christmas parade as their float passes along Sandwich St. Saturday night.  (Scott Webster / The Windsor Star)

Mrs. Claus and Santa wave to the large crowd that attended the annual Christmas parade as their float passes along Sandwich St. Saturday night. (Scott Webster / The Windsor Star)

The 1947 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

The 1947 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

The 1951 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

The 1951 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

The 1951 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

The 1951 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

The 1948 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

The 1948 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

The 1950 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

The 1950 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

The 1951 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

The 1951 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

The 1952 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

The 1952 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

Mrs. Claus is all smiles as she prepares Santa Claus for the annual  2005 Christmas Parade. (Jason Kryk/Windsor Star)

Mrs. Claus is all smiles as she prepares Santa Claus for the annual 2005 Christmas Parade. (Jason Kryk/Windsor Star)

2005 Santa Claus Parade - Windsor Star - float

2005 Santa Claus Parade – Windsor Star – float

About 100 members of the Detroit High School for the Fine and Recording Arts  participated in the 40th annual Santa Claus parade presented by Debt Freedom on Riverside Drive West Saturday night.  See story.  The Windsor Star - Nick Brancaccio

About 100 members of the Detroit High School for the Fine and Recording Arts participated in the 40th annual Santa Claus parade presented by Debt Freedom on Riverside Drive West Saturday night. See story. The Windsor Star – Nick Brancaccio

The Canadian Cowgirls make their way up Riverside Drive near the Ambassador Bridge as they take part in the annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday December 1, 2007.      (Windsor Star - Tyler Brownbridge)

The Canadian Cowgirls make their way up Riverside Drive near the Ambassador Bridge as they take part in the annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday December 1, 2007. (Windsor Star – Tyler Brownbridge)

Santa and Mrs. Claus wave to the crowd from their sleigh as they take part in the annual Santa Claus Parade in Amherstburg on Saturday November 24, 2007.     (Windsor Star - Tyler Brownbridge)

Santa and Mrs. Claus wave to the crowd from their sleigh as they take part in the annual Santa Claus Parade in Amherstburg on Saturday November 24, 2007. (Windsor Star – Tyler Brownbridge)

Santa Claus waves at spectators who lined Talbot Street in Essex Saturday during the annual Santa Claus parade. The parade was one of three in the county over the weekend. Leamington and Amherstburg also held parades which organizers say were well attended. (Dale Molnar/Windsor Star)

Santa Claus waves at spectators who lined Talbot Street in Essex Saturday during the annual Santa Claus parade. The parade was one of three in the county over the weekend. Leamington and Amherstburg also held parades which organizers say were well attended. (Dale Molnar/Windsor Star)

Santa and Mrs. Claus wave to the crowds lining Riverside Drive near the Ambassador Bridge as they take part in the annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday December 1, 2007.      (Windsor Star - Tyler Brownbridge)

Santa and Mrs. Claus wave to the crowds lining Riverside Drive near the Ambassador Bridge as they take part in the annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday December 1, 2007. (Windsor Star – Tyler Brownbridge)

The 1993 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

The 1993 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

The 1948 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

The 1948 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

The 1949 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

The 1949 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

The 1985 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

The 1985 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)

The Windsor Sea Cadets band makes their way up Riverside Drive near the Ambassador Bridge as they take part in the annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday December 1, 2007.      (Windsor Star - Tyler Brownbridge)

The Windsor Sea Cadets band makes their way up Riverside Drive near the Ambassador Bridge as they take part in the annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday December 1, 2007. (Windsor Star – Tyler Brownbridge)

Lilly Symons, McKayla Symons and Peyton Sutherland watch from the side of Riverside Drive near the Ambassador Bridge as the annual Santa Claus Parade moves past on Saturday December 1, 2007.      (Windsor Star - Tyler Brownbridge)

Lilly Symons, McKayla Symons and Peyton Sutherland watch from the side of Riverside Drive near the Ambassador Bridge as the annual Santa Claus Parade moves past on Saturday December 1, 2007. (Windsor Star – Tyler Brownbridge)

A drummer makes his way up Riverside Drive near the Ambassador Bridge as he takes part in the annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday December 1, 2007.      (Windsor Star - Tyler Brownbridge)

A drummer makes his way up Riverside Drive near the Ambassador Bridge as he takes part in the annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday December 1, 2007. (Windsor Star – Tyler Brownbridge)

Central Michigan University Competitive Pom Pom Club spread some holiday cheer as they make their way up Riverside Drive near the Ambassador Bridge while taking part in the annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday December 1, 2007.      (Windsor Star - Tyler Brownbridge)

Central Michigan University Competitive Pom Pom Club spread some holiday cheer as they make their way up Riverside Drive near the Ambassador Bridge while taking part in the annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday December 1, 2007. (Windsor Star – Tyler Brownbridge)

A trumpet player performs for thousands at the 2012 Windsor Santa Claus Parade on Riverside Drive Saturday, December 1, 2012.        (KRISTIE PEARCE / The Windsor Star)

A trumpet player performs for thousands at the 2012 Windsor Santa Claus Parade on Riverside Drive Saturday, December 1, 2012. (KRISTIE PEARCE / The Windsor Star)


Windsor In Pictures: Nov. 26, 2013

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Essex goalie Arren Romeril, right, watches the puck go in on goal by Belle River's Branden Larocque, left, at Essex Arena, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Essex goalie Arren Romeril, right, watches the puck go in on goal by Belle River’s Branden Larocque, left, at Essex Arena, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Belle River's Logan Percey, centre, fires the puck against Essex during junior C action at Essex Arena, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013. The 73's won 4-2.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Belle River’s Logan Percey, centre, fires the puck against Essex during junior C action at Essex Arena, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013. The 73′s won 4-2. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

St. Clair's Sasha Senior, left, battles against the Schoolcraft defence at St. Clair College on November 26, 2013 in Windsor. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

St. Clair’s Sasha Senior, left, battles against the Schoolcraft defence at St. Clair College on November 26, 2013 in Windsor. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

St. Clair's Sasha Senior, left, drives against Schoolcraft's Jessica Parry during OCAA exhibition basketball action at St. Clair College on November 26, 2013 in Windsor. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

St. Clair’s Sasha Senior, left, drives against Schoolcraft’s Jessica Parry during OCAA exhibition basketball action at St. Clair College on November 26, 2013 in Windsor. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

A Windsor police officer speaks to a paramedic outside an apartment building in the 900 block of Howard Ave. on Tues. Nov. 26 in Windsor, Ont. The officer was wearing an oxygen mask after reports that pepper spray was used during a dispute. Ambulance and Windsor fire also attended.   (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A Windsor police officer speaks to a paramedic outside an apartment building in the 900 block of Howard Ave. on Tues. Nov. 26 in Windsor, Ont. The officer was wearing an oxygen mask after reports that pepper spray was used during a dispute. Ambulance and Windsor fire also attended. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

 

 University of Windsor president Dr. Allan Wildeman speaks during the grand opening of the newly renovated third floor of the university's medical education building. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

University of Windsor president Dr. Allan Wildeman speaks during the grand opening of the newly renovated third floor of the university’s medical education building. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

First year law student at the University of Windsor, Mackenzie Falk, braves the cold while riding her bicycle on Huron Church Road following class on November 21, 2013 in Windsor, Ontario.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

First year law student at the University of Windsor, Mackenzie Falk, braves the cold while riding her bicycle on Huron Church Road following class on November 21, 2013 in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Members of the Jewish sect Lev Tahor are seen in a townhouse complex north of Chatham, Ont., on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. The group has settled in the area after fleeing Quebec.           (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Members of the Jewish sect Lev Tahor are seen in a townhouse complex north of Chatham, Ont., on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. The group has settled in the area after fleeing Quebec. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Members of the Jewish sect Lev Tahor are seen in the Super 8 hotel in Chatham, Ont. on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. The group has settled in the area after fleeing Quebec.           (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Members of the Jewish sect Lev Tahor are seen in the Super 8 hotel in Chatham, Ont. on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. The group has settled in the area after fleeing Quebec. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Members of the Jewish sect Lev Tahor are seen in the Super 8 hotel in Chatham, Ont. on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. The group has settled in the area after fleeing Quebec.           (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Members of the Jewish sect Lev Tahor are seen in the Super 8 hotel in Chatham, Ont. on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. The group has settled in the area after fleeing Quebec. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Newborn baby Adonis Arrieta is held by his mother Larissa Horbatiuk,along with his father Fernando, at Windsor Regional Hospital, Met Campus, on Nov. 26, 2013, in Windsor, Ontario.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Newborn baby Adonis Arrieta is held by his mother Larissa Horbatiuk,along with his father Fernando, at Windsor Regional Hospital, Met Campus, on Nov. 26, 2013, in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Warren Buffett attends a small business initiative event in Detroit, Mich., Tues. Nov. 26, 2013.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Warren Buffett attends a small business initiative event in Detroit, Mich., Tues. Nov. 26, 2013. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Essex 73's celebrate a second-period goal against the visiting Belle River Canadiens at Essex Arena Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Essex 73′s celebrate a second-period goal against the visiting Belle River Canadiens at Essex Arena Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Belle River's Logan Percey, centre, fires the puck past Essex's Corey Beaulieu, right, at Essex Arena, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Belle River’s Logan Percey, centre, fires the puck past Essex’s Corey Beaulieu, right, at Essex Arena, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Belle River's James Shelton, left, races for the puck during a game against the Essex 73's at Essex Arena Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Belle River’s James Shelton, left, races for the puck during a game against the Essex 73′s at Essex Arena Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

St. Clair's Saints Sasha Senior, left, drives against Schoolcraft's Jessica Parry during exhibition basketball action at St. Clair College on November 26, 2013 in Windsor. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

St. Clair’s Saints Sasha Senior, left, drives against Schoolcraft’s Jessica Parry during exhibition basketball action at St. Clair College on November 26, 2013 in Windsor. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

St. Clair's Kelly Rizea, left, passes the basketball while pressed by  Schoolcraft players during basketball action at St. Clair College on November 26, 2013 in Windsor. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

St. Clair’s Kelly Rizea, left, passes the basketball while pressed by Schoolcraft players during basketball action at St. Clair College on November 26, 2013 in Windsor. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

St. Clair's Jaide Lyons, right, drives down the court  against Schoolcraft during exhibition basketball action at St. Clair College November 26, 2013 in Windsor. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

St. Clair’s Jaide Lyons, right, drives down the court against Schoolcraft during exhibition basketball action at St. Clair College November 26, 2013 in Windsor. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

 Vehicles  pass through the border crossing at the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ont., is pictured Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Vehicles pass through the border crossing at the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ont., is pictured Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The border crossing at the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ont., is pictured Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The border crossing at the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ont., is pictured Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Members of the Jewish sect Lev Tahor are seen in the Super 8 hotel in Chatham, Ont. on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. The group has settled in the area after fleeing Quebec.           (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Members of the Jewish sect Lev Tahor are seen in the Super 8 hotel in Chatham, Ont. on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. The group has settled in the area after fleeing Quebec. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Members of the Jewish sect Lev Tahor are seen in a townhouse complex north of Chatham, Ont., on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. The group has settled in the area after fleeing Quebec.           (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Members of the Jewish sect Lev Tahor are seen in a townhouse complex north of Chatham, Ont., on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. The group has settled in the area after fleeing Quebec. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Members of the Jewish sect Lev Tahor are seen in a townhouse complex north of Chatham, Ont., on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. The group has settled in the area after fleeing Quebec.           (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Members of the Jewish sect Lev Tahor are seen in a townhouse complex north of Chatham, Ont., on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. The group has settled in the area after fleeing Quebec. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Uriel Goldman from the Jewish sect Lev Tahor talks on his phone in his new home in a townhouse complex north of Chatham, Ont., on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. The group has settled in the area after fleeing Quebec.           (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Uriel Goldman from the Jewish sect Lev Tahor talks on his phone in his new home in a townhouse complex north of Chatham, Ont., on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. The group has settled in the area after fleeing Quebec. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Members of the Jewish sect Lev Tahor are seen in a townhouse complex north of Chatham, Ont., on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. The group has settled in the area after fleeing Quebec.           (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Members of the Jewish sect Lev Tahor are seen in a townhouse complex north of Chatham, Ont., on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. The group has settled in the area after fleeing Quebec. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Members of the Jewish sect Lev Tahor are seen in a townhouse complex north of Chatham, Ont., on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. The group has settled in the area after fleeing Quebec.           (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Members of the Jewish sect Lev Tahor are seen in a townhouse complex north of Chatham, Ont., on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. The group has settled in the area after fleeing Quebec. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Members of the Jewish sect Lev Tahor are seen in the Super 8 hotel in Chatham, Ont. on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. The group has settled in the area after fleeing Quebec.           (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Members of the Jewish sect Lev Tahor are seen in the Super 8 hotel in Chatham, Ont. on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. The group has settled in the area after fleeing Quebec. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

St. Clair's Jessica Gordon scores against Schoolcraft during exhibition basketball action at St. Clair College on November 26, 2013 in Windsor. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

St. Clair’s Jessica Gordon scores against Schoolcraft during exhibition basketball action at St. Clair College on November 26, 2013 in Windsor. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Newborn baby Adonis Arrieta is held by his mother Larissa Horbatiuk,along with his father Fernando, at Windsor Regional Hospital, Met Campus, on Nov. 26, 2013, in Windsor, Ontario.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Newborn baby Adonis Arrieta is held by his mother Larissa Horbatiuk,along with his father Fernando, at Windsor Regional Hospital, Met Campus, on Nov. 26, 2013, in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Newborn baby Adonis Arrieta is held by his mother Larissa Horbatiuk,along with his father Fernando, at Windsor Regional Hospital, Met Campus, on Nov. 26, 2013, in Windsor, Ontario.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Newborn baby Adonis Arrieta is held by his mother Larissa Horbatiuk,along with his father Fernando, at Windsor Regional Hospital, Met Campus, on Nov. 26, 2013, in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)


Windsor in Pictures: Nov. 27, 2013

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The Windsor Star’s award-winning photographers covered the city and county yesterday. Check out the gallery.

 Annika Konopaski, 5, is the winner of naming the aquatic centre. Francis made the announcement during his State of The City Address. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Annika Konopaski, 5, is the winner of naming the aquatic centre. Francis made the announcement during his State of The City Address. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis his State of The City Address at the Caboto Club in Windsor, Ontario on November 27, 2013. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis his State of The City Address at the Caboto Club in Windsor, Ontario on November 27, 2013. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis his State of The City Address at the Caboto Club in Windsor, Ontario on November 27, 2013. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis his State of The City Address at the Caboto Club in Windsor, Ontario on November 27, 2013. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis delivers his State of the City address on Nov. 27, 2013. (TwitPic: Jason Kryk/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis delivers his State of the City address on Nov. 27, 2013. (TwitPic: Jason Kryk/The Windsor Star)

Amanda and Francis Ryall, who both have cancer and are raising young children, are grateful to Windsor contractor Mitch Towsley for fixing their bathroom for free. They thank the outpouring of support during this difficult time.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)or Star)

Amanda and Francis Ryall, who both have cancer and are raising young children, are grateful to Windsor contractor Mitch Towsley for fixing their bathroom for free. They thank the outpouring of support during this difficult time. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)or Star)

Cyclist Leslie Pilgrim uses Windsor's walks his bike across Riverside Drive at Ouellette Avenue, November 27, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Cyclist Leslie Pilgrim uses Windsor’s walks his bike across Riverside Drive at Ouellette Avenue, November 27, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

New LED street lights will save Windsor taxpayers millions.  Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis mentioned the City's street light tranformation during the State of the City speech November 27, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

New LED street lights will save Windsor taxpayers millions. Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis mentioned the City’s street light tranformation during the State of the City speech November 27, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Essex-Windsor EMS paramedics, Windsor firefighters and Windsor Police at the scene on McHugh Avenue after a body was discovered in a ditch near WFCU Centre November 27, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Essex-Windsor EMS paramedics, Windsor firefighters and Windsor Police at the scene on McHugh Avenue after a body was discovered in a ditch near WFCU Centre November 27, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 Essex-Windsor EMS paramedics, Windsor firefighters and Windsor Police at the scene on McHugh Avenue after a body was discovered in a ditch near WFCU Centre November 27, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Essex-Windsor EMS paramedics, Windsor firefighters and Windsor Police at the scene on McHugh Avenue after a body was discovered in a ditch near WFCU Centre November 27, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 New LED street lights will save Windsor taxpayers millions.  Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis mentioned the City's street light tranformation during the State of the City speech November 27, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

New LED street lights will save Windsor taxpayers millions. Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis mentioned the City’s street light tranformation during the State of the City speech November 27, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 Cyclist Leslie Pilgrim uses Windsor's walks his bike across Riverside Drive at Ouellette Avenue, November 27, 2013. An increase in cycling lanes and trails were mentioned by Mayor Eddie Francis during the State of the City speech November 27, 2013.  Pilgrim likes the idea of more bike lanes, both for cyclists and motorists alike. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Cyclist Leslie Pilgrim uses Windsor’s walks his bike across Riverside Drive at Ouellette Avenue, November 27, 2013. An increase in cycling lanes and trails were mentioned by Mayor Eddie Francis during the State of the City speech November 27, 2013. Pilgrim likes the idea of more bike lanes, both for cyclists and motorists alike. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 New LED street lights will save Windsor taxpayers millions.  Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis mentioned the City's street light tranformation during the State of the City speech November 27, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

New LED street lights will save Windsor taxpayers millions. Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis mentioned the City’s street light tranformation during the State of the City speech November 27, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Charles Clark Sqaure skating rink may soon be operating with synthetic ice November 27, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Charles Clark Sqaure skating rink may soon be operating with synthetic ice November 27, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 Paul Martin Sr. building on Ouellette Avenue, November 27, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Paul Martin Sr. building on Ouellette Avenue, November 27, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 Paul Martin Sr. building on Ouellette Avenue, November 27, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Paul Martin Sr. building on Ouellette Avenue, November 27, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

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Windsor in Pictures: Nov. 28, 2013

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Ontario PC leader Tim Hudak held a town hall meeting Thurs. Nov. 28, 2013, in Leamington, Ont. to speak to the community about the closure of the Heinz plant. Hudak (L) speaks with Leamington mayor John Paterson during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Ontario PC leader Tim Hudak held a town hall meeting Thurs. Nov. 28, 2013, in Leamington, Ont. to speak to the community about the closure of the Heinz plant. Hudak (L) speaks with Leamington mayor John Paterson during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Ontario PC leader Tim Hudak held a town hall meeting Thurs. Nov. 28, 2013, in Leamington, Ont. to speak to the community about the closure of the Heinz plant. Hudak (C) speaks to the group during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Ontario PC leader Tim Hudak held a town hall meeting Thurs. Nov. 28, 2013, in Leamington, Ont. to speak to the community about the closure of the Heinz plant. Hudak (C) speaks to the group during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Ontario PC leader Tim Hudak held a town hall meeting Thurs. Nov. 28, 2013, in Leamington, Ont. to speak to the community about the closure of the Heinz plant. John Ingratta a retiree of Heinz listens to Hudak during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Ontario PC leader Tim Hudak held a town hall meeting Thurs. Nov. 28, 2013, in Leamington, Ont. to speak to the community about the closure of the Heinz plant. John Ingratta a retiree of Heinz listens to Hudak during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Ontario PC leader Tim Hudak held a town hall meeting Thurs. Nov. 28, 2013, in Leamington, Ont. to speak to the community about the closure of the Heinz plant. Hudak (C) speaks to Herm Dick, (L) and his son Greg Dick, Leamington farmers who have been growing tomatoes for Heinz since the 1950s. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Ontario PC leader Tim Hudak held a town hall meeting Thurs. Nov. 28, 2013, in Leamington, Ont. to speak to the community about the closure of the Heinz plant. Hudak (C) speaks to Herm Dick, (L) and his son Greg Dick, Leamington farmers who have been growing tomatoes for Heinz since the 1950s. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Ontario PC leader Tim Hudak held a town hall meeting Thurs. Nov. 28, 2013, in Leamington, Ont. to speak to the community about the closure of the Heinz plant. Hudak (L) speaks as Leamington mayor John Paterson looks on during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Ontario PC leader Tim Hudak held a town hall meeting Thurs. Nov. 28, 2013, in Leamington, Ont. to speak to the community about the closure of the Heinz plant. Hudak (L) speaks as Leamington mayor John Paterson looks on during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Ontario PC leader Tim Hudak held a town hall meeting Thurs. Nov. 28, 2013, in Leamington, Ont. to speak to the community about the closure of the Heinz plant. Hudak (R) speaks as MPP Rick Nicholls, Chatham-Kent-Essex looks on. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Ontario PC leader Tim Hudak held a town hall meeting Thurs. Nov. 28, 2013, in Leamington, Ont. to speak to the community about the closure of the Heinz plant. Hudak (R) speaks as MPP Rick Nicholls, Chatham-Kent-Essex looks on. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Ontario PC leader Tim Hudak held a town hall meeting Thurs. Nov. 28, 2013, in Leamington, Ont. to speak to the community about the closure of the Heinz plant. Michael Malott, shown, had some harsh words for Hudak during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Ontario PC leader Tim Hudak held a town hall meeting Thurs. Nov. 28, 2013, in Leamington, Ont. to speak to the community about the closure of the Heinz plant. Michael Malott, shown, had some harsh words for Hudak during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Ontario PC leader Tim Hudak held a town hall meeting Thurs. Nov. 28, 2013, in Leamington, Ont. to speak to the community about the closure of the Heinz plant. Leamington mayor John Paterson listens to Hudak during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Ontario PC leader Tim Hudak held a town hall meeting Thurs. Nov. 28, 2013, in Leamington, Ont. to speak to the community about the closure of the Heinz plant. Leamington mayor John Paterson listens to Hudak during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

"Kevin" works on the Spotted in Windsor Facebook page. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

“Kevin” works on the Spotted in Windsor Facebook page. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

Surfing the Spotted in Windsor Facebook page. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

Surfing the Spotted in Windsor Facebook page. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

"Kevin" moderates his Facebook page Spotted in Windsor. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

“Kevin” moderates his Facebook page Spotted in Windsor. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

A young man leads a group of children from the Lev Tahor, a fundamentalist Jewish group, to their current home in Chatham, Ontario on November 28, 2013. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

A young man leads a group of children from the Lev Tahor, a fundamentalist Jewish group, to their current home in Chatham, Ontario on November 28, 2013. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Avrohom Dinkel, a Toronto born member of Lev Tahor, a fundamentalist Jewish group, speaks with the media in Chatham, Ontario on November 28, 2013. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Avrohom Dinkel, a Toronto born member of Lev Tahor, a fundamentalist Jewish group, speaks with the media in Chatham, Ontario on November 28, 2013. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

A group of young people from the Lev Tahor, a fundamentalist Jewish group, walk near St. Clair Road in Chatham, Ontario on November 28, 2013. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

A group of young people from the Lev Tahor, a fundamentalist Jewish group, walk near St. Clair Road in Chatham, Ontario on November 28, 2013. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

An elder speaks with two youths from the Lev Tahor, a fundamentalist Jewish group in Chatham, Ontario on November 28, 2013. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

An elder speaks with two youths from the Lev Tahor, a fundamentalist Jewish group in Chatham, Ontario on November 28, 2013. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Belle River's Andrea Parr, right, battles Villanova's Lauren Jedinski in front of the net during girls high school hockey at the Vollmer Centre on Thursday, November 28, 2013. The game ended in a 2-2 tie.  (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Belle River’s Andrea Parr, right, battles Villanova’s Lauren Jedinski in front of the net during girls high school hockey at the Vollmer Centre on Thursday, November 28, 2013. The game ended in a 2-2 tie. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

 Minivan driver holds a phone to his ear while driving eastbound on Wyandotte Street near Ouellette Avenue Thursday September 29, 2011. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Minivan driver holds a phone to his ear while driving eastbound on Wyandotte Street near Ouellette Avenue Thursday September 29, 2011. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

John Shorten shovels the snow off the sidewalk along Brighton Rd. near his Tecumseh Ont. home on Thurs. Nov. 28, 2013.   (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

John Shorten shovels the snow off the sidewalk along Brighton Rd. near his Tecumseh Ont. home on Thurs. Nov. 28, 2013. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A motorist travels along a snow covered Mersea Road East, in Leamington, Ont. on Thurs. Nov. 28, 2013.   (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A motorist travels along a snow covered Mersea Road East, in Leamington, Ont. on Thurs. Nov. 28, 2013. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

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University of Windsor guard Miah-Marie Langlois dribbles the ball against the Algoma Thunderbirds in OUA women's basketball at the St. Denis Centre. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

University of Windsor guard Miah-Marie Langlois dribbles the ball against the Algoma Thunderbirds in OUA women’s basketball at the St. Denis Centre. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 Line Stallard, right, braves the cold with her daughter, Katherine Stallard, 2, at the Tecumseh Santa Claus Parade, Friday, Nov. 29, 2013.  Joining them are, from left, Edwin Stallard, 5, Gage Souiliere, 5, and Quincy Stallard, 3. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Line Stallard, right, braves the cold with her daughter, Katherine Stallard, 2, at the Tecumseh Santa Claus Parade, Friday, Nov. 29, 2013. Joining them are, from left, Edwin Stallard, 5, Gage Souiliere, 5, and Quincy Stallard, 3. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Optimist Youth Band participates in the Tecumseh Santa Claus Parade, Friday, Nov. 29, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Optimist Youth Band participates in the Tecumseh Santa Claus Parade, Friday, Nov. 29, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A giant corn balloon is part of the festivities  during the Tecumseh Santa Claus Parade, Friday, Nov. 29, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A giant corn balloon is part of the festivities during the Tecumseh Santa Claus Parade, Friday, Nov. 29, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

 A vehicle with the Lickdale Fire Co. Community drives down Tecumseh Rd. during the Tecumseh Santa Claus Parade, Friday, Nov. 29, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A vehicle with the Lickdale Fire Co. Community drives down Tecumseh Rd. during the Tecumseh Santa Claus Parade, Friday, Nov. 29, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

 An elf on stilts participates in the Tecumseh Santa Claus Parade, Friday, Nov. 29, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

An elf on stilts participates in the Tecumseh Santa Claus Parade, Friday, Nov. 29, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

 A large crowd line Lesperance Rd. to watch the Tecumseh Santa Claus Parade, Friday, Nov. 29, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A large crowd line Lesperance Rd. to watch the Tecumseh Santa Claus Parade, Friday, Nov. 29, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Santa Claus is joined by Mrs Claus in a horse drawn carriage during the Tecumseh Santa Claus Parade, Friday, Nov. 29, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Santa Claus is joined by Mrs Claus in a horse drawn carriage during the Tecumseh Santa Claus Parade, Friday, Nov. 29, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Ross, 46, panhandles Friday, Nov. 29, 2013, at Ouellette and University in Windsor, Ont.    (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Ross, 46, panhandles Friday, Nov. 29, 2013, at Ouellette and University in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Ross, 46, panhandles Friday, Nov. 29, 2013, at Ouellette and University in Windsor, Ont.    (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Ross, 46, panhandles Friday, Nov. 29, 2013, at Ouellette and University in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

 Ross Payne, 46, panhandles Friday, Nov. 29, 2013, at Ouellette and University in Windsor, Ont.    (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Ross Payne, 46, panhandles Friday, Nov. 29, 2013, at Ouellette and University in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Massey's Ahmed Elsayed, right, is challenged by London's Beal's James Jackson during the Freeds Tip Off Tournament. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Massey’s Ahmed Elsayed, right, is challenged by London’s Beal’s James Jackson during the Freeds Tip Off Tournament. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Massey's Brandon Reaume, left, pulls up for a jump shot against the London Beal Raiders Friday. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Massey’s Brandon Reaume, left, pulls up for a jump shot against the London Beal Raiders Friday. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A packed gymnasium cheered on the Massey Mustangs against the visiting London Beal Raiders at the Freeds Tip Off Basketball Tournament. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A packed gymnasium cheered on the Massey Mustangs against the visiting London Beal Raiders at the Freeds Tip Off Basketball Tournament. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A large crowd of about 1,100 at the fundraiser for seven-year-old Aubri Andre, 7, at Colasanti's Tropical Gardens on November 29, 2013. Aubri and her family will be travelling to Calgary for special medical treatment. (Doug Schmidt/Twitpic/The Windsor Star)

A large crowd of about 1,100 at the fundraiser for seven-year-old Aubri Andre, 7, at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens on November 29, 2013. Aubri and her family will be travelling to Calgary for special medical treatment. (Doug Schmidt/Twitpic/The Windsor Star)

Aubri Andre, 7, signs the Aubri's Angels shirt worn by Emily Guenther during a well-attended fundraiser at Colasanti's Tropical Gardens Friday November 29, 2013. Aubri and her family will be travelling to Calgary for special medical treatment.  About 1,000 brought their best wishes to Friday's event. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Aubri Andre, 7, signs the Aubri’s Angels shirt worn by Emily Guenther during a well-attended fundraiser at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens Friday November 29, 2013. Aubri and her family will be travelling to Calgary for special medical treatment. About 1,000 brought their best wishes to Friday’s event. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Aubri Andre, 7, gives her mother Lisa Andre an enormous hug during a well-attended fundraiser at Colasanti's Tropical Gardens Friday November 29, 2013. Aubri and her family will be travelling to Calgary for special medical treatment.  About 1,000 brought their best wishes to Friday's event. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Aubri Andre, 7, gives her mother Lisa Andre an enormous hug during a well-attended fundraiser at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens Friday November 29, 2013. Aubri and her family will be travelling to Calgary for special medical treatment. About 1,000 brought their best wishes to Friday’s event. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Aubri Andre, 7,  signs an Aubri's Angels T-shirt for Leamington Firefighter Harvey Steinhoff during a well-attended fundraiser at Colasanti's Tropical Gardens Friday November 29, 2013. Aubri and her family will be travelling to Calgary for special medical treatment.  About 1,000 brought their best wishes to Friday's event.  Leamington Firefighters Association donated $500, just one example of generous donations to Aubri's cause. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star

Aubri Andre, 7, signs an Aubri’s Angels T-shirt for Leamington Firefighter Harvey Steinhoff during a well-attended fundraiser at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens Friday November 29, 2013. Aubri and her family will be travelling to Calgary for special medical treatment. About 1,000 brought their best wishes to Friday’s event. Leamington Firefighters Association donated $500, just one example of generous donations to Aubri’s cause. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star

Aubri Andre, 7, during a well-attended fundraiser at Colasanti's Tropical Gardens Friday November 29, 2013. Aubri and her family will be travelling to Calgary for special medical treatment.  About 1,000 brought their best wishes to Friday's event. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Aubri Andre, 7, during a well-attended fundraiser at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens Friday November 29, 2013. Aubri and her family will be travelling to Calgary for special medical treatment. About 1,000 brought their best wishes to Friday’s event. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Joe Rousseau and his father Dennis Rousseau roll out a new television on Black Friday, Nov. 29, 2013, in Windsor, Ont. They purchased the TV at BestBuy on Walker Rd. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Joe Rousseau and his father Dennis Rousseau roll out a new television on Black Friday, Nov. 29, 2013, in Windsor, Ont. They purchased the TV at BestBuy on Walker Rd. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Kuuku Quagraine (L) and Opeyemi Nathan Sanni take a break from shopping at the Devonshire Mall on Black Friday, Nov. 29, 2013, in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Kuuku Quagraine (L) and Opeyemi Nathan Sanni take a break from shopping at the Devonshire Mall on Black Friday, Nov. 29, 2013, in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Rosa Amicarelli had her hands full at the Devonshire Mall on Black Friday, Nov. 29, 2013, in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Rosa Amicarelli had her hands full at the Devonshire Mall on Black Friday, Nov. 29, 2013, in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

It was a busy day at the Devonshire Mall on Black Friday, Nov. 29, 2013, in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

It was a busy day at the Devonshire Mall on Black Friday, Nov. 29, 2013, in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Joe Rousseau and his father Dennis Rousseau load a new television into the back of their van on Black Friday, Nov. 29, 2013, in Windsor, Ont. They purchased the TV at BestBuy on Walker Rd. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star) (

Joe Rousseau and his father Dennis Rousseau load a new television into the back of their van on Black Friday, Nov. 29, 2013, in Windsor, Ont. They purchased the TV at BestBuy on Walker Rd. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star) (

Miniona Tcherkezova, left, and Naum Ziskind carry a newly purchased television at the Devonshire Mall on Black Friday, Nov. 29, 2013, in Windsor, Ont.    (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Miniona Tcherkezova, left, and Naum Ziskind carry a newly purchased television at the Devonshire Mall on Black Friday, Nov. 29, 2013, in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Gino Piccioni, president of Timberland Homes, stands next to a model display of The Enclave at Legacy Grove at their welcome centre in LaSalle.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Gino Piccioni, president of Timberland Homes, stands next to a model display of The Enclave at Legacy Grove at their welcome centre in LaSalle. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)



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Catholic Central's Nyong James, right, shoots a three-point shot against Hamilton Cathedral's Brey Shingaro at the Freeds Tip Off Tournament Saturday. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Catholic Central’s Nyong James, right, shoots a three-point shot against Hamilton Cathedral’s Brey Shingaro at the Freeds Tip Off Tournament Saturday. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Blow up Frosty the Snowmen make their way down Ouellette Avenue during the Holiday Parade, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Blow up Frosty the Snowmen make their way down Ouellette Avenue during the Holiday Parade, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Optimist Youth Band performs during the Holiday Parade on Ouellette Ave., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Optimist Youth Band performs during the Holiday Parade on Ouellette Ave., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Gratitude Steel Band perform during the Holiday Parade on Ouellette Avenue, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Gratitude Steel Band perform during the Holiday Parade on Ouellette Avenue, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Members of the Windsor Essex Football League wave flags of various countries as they participate in the Holiday Parade on Ouellette Avenue, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Members of the Windsor Essex Football League wave flags of various countries as they participate in the Holiday Parade on Ouellette Avenue, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The caped crusader is silhouetted against the sky as he makes his way down Ouellette Ave. for the Holiday Parade, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The caped crusader is silhouetted against the sky as he makes his way down Ouellette Ave. for the Holiday Parade, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Chinese community participate in the Holiday Parade on Ouellette Avenue, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Chinese community participate in the Holiday Parade on Ouellette Avenue, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A member of the Stilt Guys participates in the Holiday Parade on Ouellette Avenue, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A member of the Stilt Guys participates in the Holiday Parade on Ouellette Avenue, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Holiday Parade makes its way down Ouellette Avenue, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Holiday Parade makes its way down Ouellette Avenue, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Santa waves to the crowd as he makes his way down Ouellette Avenue during the Holiday Parade, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Santa waves to the crowd as he makes his way down Ouellette Avenue during the Holiday Parade, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Elvis impersonators participate in the Holiday Parade on Ouellette Avenue , Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Elvis impersonators participate in the Holiday Parade on Ouellette Avenue , Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Canada Postal Service participate a handful of vehicles in the Holiday Parade on Ouellette Avenue, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Canada Postal Service participate a handful of vehicles in the Holiday Parade on Ouellette Avenue, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Hockey great Gordie Howe, the grand marshal of the Holiday Parade, makes his way down Ouellette Avenue in Windsor, Ont., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Hockey great Gordie Howe, the grand marshal of the Holiday Parade, makes his way down Ouellette Avenue in Windsor, Ont., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Santa waves to the crowd as he makes his way down Ouellette Avenue in Windsor, Ont. during the Holiday Parade, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Santa waves to the crowd as he makes his way down Ouellette Avenue in Windsor, Ont. during the Holiday Parade, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Canada Postal Service participate in the Holiday Parade on Ouellette Avenue in Windsor, Ont., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Canada Postal Service participate in the Holiday Parade on Ouellette Avenue in Windsor, Ont., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Flo the clown hands out candy on her bicycle while participating in the Holiday Parade on Ouellette Avenue in Windsor, Ont., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Flo the clown hands out candy on her bicycle while participating in the Holiday Parade on Ouellette Avenue in Windsor, Ont., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Kevin Loiselle gets an uncontested dunk in the first quarter of action between the Windsor Express and the visiting Ottawa Skyhawks at the WFCU Centre, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Kevin Loiselle gets an uncontested dunk in the first quarter of action between the Windsor Express and the visiting Ottawa Skyhawks at the WFCU Centre, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Quinnel Brown, left, shoots over Ottawa's Ryan Anderson in the first quarter of action between the Windsor Express and the visiting Ottawa Skyhawks at the WFCU Centre, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Quinnel Brown, left, shoots over Ottawa’s Ryan Anderson in the first quarter of action between the Windsor Express and the visiting Ottawa Skyhawks at the WFCU Centre, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Quinnel Brown, left, shoots over Ottawa's Jermaine Johnson in the first quarter of action between the Windsor Express and the visiting Ottawa Skyhawks at the WFCU Centre, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Quinnel Brown, left, shoots over Ottawa’s Jermaine Johnson in the first quarter of action between the Windsor Express and the visiting Ottawa Skyhawks at the WFCU Centre, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Quinnel Brown is defended by Ottawa's Mike Rose, left, in the first quarter of action between the Windsor Express and the visiting Ottawa Skyhawks at the WFCU Centre, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Quinnel Brown is defended by Ottawa’s Mike Rose, left, in the first quarter of action between the Windsor Express and the visiting Ottawa Skyhawks at the WFCU Centre, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Stefan Bonneau makes a layup in the first quarter of action between the Windsor Express and the visiting Ottawa Skyhawks at the WFCU Centre, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Stefan Bonneau makes a layup in the first quarter of action between the Windsor Express and the visiting Ottawa Skyhawks at the WFCU Centre, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's R.J. Wells, left, tries to get around Ottawa's Jermaine Johnson in the first quarter of action between the Windsor Express and the visiting Ottawa Skyhawks at the WFCU Centre, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s R.J. Wells, left, tries to get around Ottawa’s Jermaine Johnson in the first quarter of action between the Windsor Express and the visiting Ottawa Skyhawks at the WFCU Centre, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A man dressed in an Iron Man costume attends the Christmas Comic Con 2 at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts in Windsor, Ont.,  Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A man dressed in an Iron Man costume attends the Christmas Comic Con 2 at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts in Windsor, Ont., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A man dressed in a Spiderman costume browses through a wide selection of comic books for sale at the Christmas Comic Con 2 at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts in Windsor, Ont., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A man dressed in a Spiderman costume browses through a wide selection of comic books for sale at the Christmas Comic Con 2 at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts in Windsor, Ont., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

People dressed in various costumes attend the Christmas Comic Con 2 at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts in Windsor, Ont.,  Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

People dressed in various costumes attend the Christmas Comic Con 2 at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts in Windsor, Ont., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

People browse through a wide selection of comic books for sale at the Christmas Comic Con 2 at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts in Windsor, Ont., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

People browse through a wide selection of comic books for sale at the Christmas Comic Con 2 at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts in Windsor, Ont., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Reed McLean, 3, bottom, poses with Captain America at the Christmas Comic Con 2 at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts in Windsor, Ont., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Reed McLean, 3, bottom, poses with Captain America at the Christmas Comic Con 2 at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts in Windsor, Ont., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Daniel Goodland, dressed as a sandtrooper from the Star Wars movies, attends the Christmas Comic Con 2 at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts in Windsor, Ont., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Daniel Goodland, dressed as a sandtrooper from the Star Wars movies, attends the Christmas Comic Con 2 at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts in Windsor, Ont., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Danica Ward, 1, plays with the buttons on R2D2 while she attends the Christmas Comic Con 2 at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts in Windsor, Ont., dressed as Princess Leia from the Star Wars movies, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Danica Ward, 1, plays with the buttons on R2D2 while she attends the Christmas Comic Con 2 at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts in Windsor, Ont., dressed as Princess Leia from the Star Wars movies, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Catholic Central's Nyong James, centre, drives to the basket in the semifinal game against Cathedral High School in the Freeds Tip Off Tournament at Catholic Central, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013.  Catholic Central advanced to the final defeating Cathedral 70-56. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Catholic Central’s Nyong James, centre, drives to the basket in the semifinal game against Cathedral High School in the Freeds Tip Off Tournament at Catholic Central, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. Catholic Central advanced to the final defeating Cathedral 70-56. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Catholic Central's Nyong James, left, is blocked by St. Michaels' Danilo Djuricic in the final game of the Freeds Tip Off Tournament at Catholic Central, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Catholic Central’s Nyong James, left, is blocked by St. Michaels’ Danilo Djuricic in the final game of the Freeds Tip Off Tournament at Catholic Central, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Catholic Central's Donald Mensau, centre, is challenged by St. Michaels defenders, Danilo Djuricic, left, and Nelson Kaputo in the final game of the Freeds Tip Off Tournament at Catholic Central, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Catholic Central’s Donald Mensau, centre, is challenged by St. Michaels defenders, Danilo Djuricic, left, and Nelson Kaputo in the final game of the Freeds Tip Off Tournament at Catholic Central, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Catholic Central's Eriq Jenkins battles for the ball with St. Michaels' Danilo Djuricic, left, in the final game of the Freeds Tip Off Tournament at Catholic Central, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Catholic Central’s Eriq Jenkins battles for the ball with St. Michaels’ Danilo Djuricic, left, in the final game of the Freeds Tip Off Tournament at Catholic Central, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Catholic Central's Nyong James scores on a breakaway layup in the semifinal game against Cathedral High School in the Freeds Tip Off Tournament at Catholic Central, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013.  Catholic Central advanced to the final defeating Cathedral 70-56. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Catholic Central’s Nyong James scores on a breakaway layup in the semifinal game against Cathedral High School in the Freeds Tip Off Tournament at Catholic Central, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. Catholic Central advanced to the final defeating Cathedral 70-56. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Catholic Central's Isaiah Familia battles with Cathedral's Dillon Millar, left, in the semifinal game against Cathedral High School in the Freeds Tip Off Tournament at Catholic Central, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013.  Catholic Central advanced to the final defeating Cathedral 70-56. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Catholic Central’s Isaiah Familia battles with Cathedral’s Dillon Millar, left, in the semifinal game against Cathedral High School in the Freeds Tip Off Tournament at Catholic Central, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. Catholic Central advanced to the final defeating Cathedral 70-56. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Chad Clarke holds a sign up during a protest demonstration at the Art Gallery of Windsor during a candlelight vigil for World AIDS Day on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Chad Clarke holds a sign up during a protest demonstration at the Art Gallery of Windsor during a candlelight vigil for World AIDS Day on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Chad Clarke falls to the ground in a demonstration at the Art Gallery on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, representing every two minutes a child under 15 dies of an AIDS-related illness. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Chad Clarke falls to the ground in a demonstration at the Art Gallery on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, representing every two minutes a child under 15 dies of an AIDS-related illness. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Chad Clarke falls to the ground in a demonstration at the Art Gallery on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, representing every two minutes a child under 15 dies of an AIDS-related illness. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Chad Clarke falls to the ground in a demonstration at the Art Gallery on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, representing every two minutes a child under 15 dies of an AIDS-related illness. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

MacKenzie Davidson holds a sign during a protest demonstration at the Art Gallery of Windsor during a candlelight vigil for World AIDS Day on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

MacKenzie Davidson holds a sign during a protest demonstration at the Art Gallery of Windsor during a candlelight vigil for World AIDS Day on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Karen Miller, organizer for the candlelight vigil, talked to a crowd gathered on Erie Street South to show compassion for Heinz workers and farmers in Leamington, Ont. Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Karen Miller, organizer for the candlelight vigil, talked to a crowd gathered on Erie Street South to show compassion for Heinz workers and farmers in Leamington, Ont. Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

MPP Percy Hatfield watches as various people say a few words in front of a Leamington, Ont., crowd gathered on Erie Street South for a candlelight vigil meant to show compassion for Heinz workers and farmers Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

MPP Percy Hatfield watches as various people say a few words in front of a Leamington, Ont., crowd gathered on Erie Street South for a candlelight vigil meant to show compassion for Heinz workers and farmers Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Karen Miller, organizer for the candlelight vigil, talked to a crowd gathered on Erie Street South to show compassion for Heinz workers and farmers in Leamington, Ont. Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Karen Miller, organizer for the candlelight vigil, talked to a crowd gathered on Erie Street South to show compassion for Heinz workers and farmers in Leamington, Ont. Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Dino Chiodo, president of Unifor Local 444, speaks at a candlelight vigil on Erie Street South to show compassion for Heinz workers and farmers in Leamington, Ont. Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Dino Chiodo, president of Unifor Local 444, speaks at a candlelight vigil on Erie Street South to show compassion for Heinz workers and farmers in Leamington, Ont. Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

John Skoczen, longtime Heinz employee, stood up in front of the crowd at the candlelight vigil on Erie Street South in Leamington to talk about his frustration Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

John Skoczen, longtime Heinz employee, stood up in front of the crowd at the candlelight vigil on Erie Street South in Leamington to talk about his frustration Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Members of the community attended a candlelight vigil on Erie Street South to show compassion for Heinz workers and farmers in Leamington, Ont. Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Members of the community attended a candlelight vigil on Erie Street South to show compassion for Heinz workers and farmers in Leamington, Ont. Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Members of the community attended a candlelight vigil on Erie Street South to show compassion for Heinz workers and farmers in Leamington, Ont. Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Members of the community attended a candlelight vigil on Erie Street South to show compassion for Heinz workers and farmers in Leamington, Ont. Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Members of the community attended a candlelight vigil on Erie Street South to show compassion for Heinz workers and farmers in Leamington, Ont. Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Members of the community attended a candlelight vigil on Erie Street South to show compassion for Heinz workers and farmers in Leamington, Ont. Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Members of the community attended a candlelight vigil on Erie Street South to show compassion for Heinz workers and farmers in Leamington, Ont. Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Members of the community attended a candlelight vigil on Erie Street South to show compassion for Heinz workers and farmers in Leamington, Ont. Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Members of the community attended a candlelight vigil on Erie Street South to show compassion for Heinz workers and farmers in Leamington, Ont. Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Members of the community attended a candlelight vigil on Erie Street South to show compassion for Heinz workers and farmers in Leamington, Ont. Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

A boy, in a Rudolph hat, leads the way as he carries the banner for The Diplomats Drum and Bugle Corps in front of his group in the Santa Claus Parade in Leamington Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

A boy, in a Rudolph hat, leads the way as he carries the banner for The Diplomats Drum and Bugle Corps in front of his group in the Santa Claus Parade in Leamington Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

A member of the Essex and Kent Scottish carries a flag in the Leamington Santa Claus Parade Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

A member of the Essex and Kent Scottish carries a flag in the Leamington Santa Claus Parade Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Kids on the St. Anthony Knights of Columbus Council 13797 trailer wave to the crowd at the Leamington Santa Claus Parade Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Kids on the St. Anthony Knights of Columbus Council 13797 trailer wave to the crowd at the Leamington Santa Claus Parade Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Tatiana Maranhao, Miss Teen Essex County World 2013, waves to the crowd at the Leamington Santa Claus Parade Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Tatiana Maranhao, Miss Teen Essex County World 2013, waves to the crowd at the Leamington Santa Claus Parade Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Santa and Mrs. Claus talk and wave to the crowds of people lined down Erie Street North for the Santa Claus Parade in Leamington Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Santa and Mrs. Claus talk and wave to the crowds of people lined down Erie Street North for the Santa Claus Parade in Leamington Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Leamington Flyers players Cole Chevalier, left, Dylan Seguin and Tony Spidalieri have fun with the crowd at Leamington’s Santa Claus Parade Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Leamington Flyers players Cole Chevalier, left, Dylan Seguin and Tony Spidalieri have fun with the crowd at Leamington’s Santa Claus Parade Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Debora Vagos and her dog, Riggins, wait for the Santa Claus Parade to start in Leamington Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Debora Vagos and her dog, Riggins, wait for the Santa Claus Parade to start in Leamington Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

A kid dressed as one of the Three Kings waves to the crowd at the Leamington Santa Claus Parade Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

A kid dressed as one of the Three Kings waves to the crowd at the Leamington Santa Claus Parade Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

William Fraser, 11, watches a video on smartphone while plugging into an electrical outlet in the hallway at Catholic Central High School during a senior boys basketball tournament, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

William Fraser, 11, watches a video on smartphone while plugging into an electrical outlet in the hallway at Catholic Central High School during a senior boys basketball tournament, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

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Test drilling has begun for the Great Canadian Flag Project, which would put a giant Maple Leaf flagpole at the foot of Ouellette Ave. Photographed Dec. 2, 2013. (Dan Janisse / The Windsor Star)

Test drilling has begun for the Great Canadian Flag Project, which would put a giant Maple Leaf flagpole at the foot of Ouellette Ave. Photographed Dec. 2, 2013. (Dan Janisse / The Windsor Star)

Brian Cyr (left) and Thomas Dwyer Jr. (right) of C.T. Soil & Materials Engineering Inc. drill in downtown Windsor on Dec. 3, 2013. (Dan Janisse / The Windsor Star)

Brian Cyr (left) and Thomas Dwyer Jr. (right) of C.T. Soil & Materials Engineering Inc. drill in downtown Windsor on Dec. 3, 2013. (Dan Janisse / The Windsor Star)

Workers drill at the foot of Ouellette Avenue on Dec. 2, 2013, to test for depth for the Great Canadian Flag Project. (Dan Janisse / The Windsor Star)

Workers drill at the foot of Ouellette Avenue on Dec. 2, 2013, to test for depth for the Great Canadian Flag Project. (Dan Janisse / The Windsor Star)

Carley Horvath competes in the shot put during the U of W Blue and Gold meet Mon. Dec. 2, 2013, at the St. Denis Centre in Windsor. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Carley Horvath competes in the shot put during the U of W Blue and Gold meet Mon. Dec. 2, 2013, at the St. Denis Centre in Windsor. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Rachael Wolfs competes in the pole vault during the U of W Blue and Gold meet Mon. Dec. 2, 2013, at the St. Denis Centre in Windsor.    (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Rachael Wolfs competes in the pole vault during the U of W Blue and Gold meet Mon. Dec. 2, 2013, at the St. Denis Centre in Windsor. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Carley Horvath competes in the shot put during the U of W Blue and Gold meet Mon. Dec. 2, 2013, at the St. Denis Centre in Windsor. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Carley Horvath competes in the shot put during the U of W Blue and Gold meet Mon. Dec. 2, 2013, at the St. Denis Centre in Windsor. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Mitchell Long competes in the long jump during the U of W Blue and Gold meet Mon. Dec. 2, 2013, at the St. Denis Centre in Windsor. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Mitchell Long competes in the long jump during the U of W Blue and Gold meet Mon. Dec. 2, 2013, at the St. Denis Centre in Windsor. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Josh Nidolo of Kenya competes in the 100 metres during the U of W Blue and Gold meet Mon. Dec. 2, 2013, at the St. Denis Centre in Windsor. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Josh Nidolo of Kenya competes in the 100 metres during the U of W Blue and Gold meet Mon. Dec. 2, 2013, at the St. Denis Centre in Windsor. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Chris Layfield, left, of Tecumseh Vista Academy tangles with Nathan Ducharme of E. J. Lajeunesse in a benefit game at Tecumseh Arena for student Spencer Hyland and his family who lost their home last week due to a fire.  The game raised thousands for the family, Monday December 2, 2013.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star

Chris Layfield, left, of Tecumseh Vista Academy tangles with Nathan Ducharme of E. J. Lajeunesse in a benefit game at Tecumseh Arena for student Spencer Hyland and his family who lost their home last week due to a fire. The game raised thousands for the family, Monday December 2, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star

Alixe Saliba, right, of Ecole E.J. Lajeunesse skates away from Alan Bondy, left, of Tecumseh Vista Academy during a benefit game at Tecumseh Arena for student Spencer Hyland and his family who lost their home last week due to a fire.  The game raised thousands for the family, Monday December 2, 2013.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star

Alixe Saliba, right, of Ecole E.J. Lajeunesse skates away from Alan Bondy, left, of Tecumseh Vista Academy during a benefit game at Tecumseh Arena for student Spencer Hyland and his family who lost their home last week due to a fire. The game raised thousands for the family, Monday December 2, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star

 Chris Hyland, left, puts his arm around his son Spencer Hyland while thanking a large crowd of students and faculty from E. J. Lajeunesse and Tecumseh Vista Academy high school at a fundraising hockey game at Tecumseh Arena.  Hundreds of students and faculty attended the game which raised thousands for the family, Monday December 2, 2013.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Chris Hyland, left, puts his arm around his son Spencer Hyland while thanking a large crowd of students and faculty from E. J. Lajeunesse and Tecumseh Vista Academy high school at a fundraising hockey game at Tecumseh Arena. Hundreds of students and faculty attended the game which raised thousands for the family, Monday December 2, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 Kathy Hyland, right, student Spencer Hyland and Chris Hyland thank players from E. J. Lajeunesse, left, and Tecumseh Vista Academy hockey teams before fundraising game at Tecumseh Arena. The HJyland family lost their home last week due to a fire.  The game raised thousands for the family, Monday December 2, 2013.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star

Kathy Hyland, right, student Spencer Hyland and Chris Hyland thank players from E. J. Lajeunesse, left, and Tecumseh Vista Academy hockey teams before fundraising game at Tecumseh Arena. The HJyland family lost their home last week due to a fire. The game raised thousands for the family, Monday December 2, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star

Wearing his new Vista Academy hockey jersey,  Spencer Hyland, stands at centre ice during a benefit hockey game between E. J. Lajeunesse and Tecumseh Vista Academy at Tecumseh Arena.  Hundreds of students and faculty from both schools attended the game which raised thousands for the family, Monday December 2, 2013.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Wearing his new Vista Academy hockey jersey, Spencer Hyland, stands at centre ice during a benefit hockey game between E. J. Lajeunesse and Tecumseh Vista Academy at Tecumseh Arena. Hundreds of students and faculty from both schools attended the game which raised thousands for the family, Monday December 2, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

  Spencer Hyland, right, and his father Chris Hyland, behind, applaud after receiving an envelope from E. J. Lajeunesse and Tecumseh Vista Academy fundraising hockey game at Tecumseh Arena.  Hundreds of students and faculty attended the game which raised thousands for the family, Monday December 2, 2013.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Spencer Hyland, right, and his father Chris Hyland, behind, applaud after receiving an envelope from E. J. Lajeunesse and Tecumseh Vista Academy fundraising hockey game at Tecumseh Arena. Hundreds of students and faculty attended the game which raised thousands for the family, Monday December 2, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 High school hockey teams from Lajeunesse and Tecumseh Vista Academy play a benefit game at Tecumseh Arena for school mate Spencer Hyland and his family who lost their home last week due to a fire. The game raised thousands for the family, Monday December 2, 2013.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star

High school hockey teams from Lajeunesse and Tecumseh Vista Academy play a benefit game at Tecumseh Arena for school mate Spencer Hyland and his family who lost their home last week due to a fire. The game raised thousands for the family, Monday December 2, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star

Kathy Hyland, left, wipes a tear after her son Spencer Hyland, right, and husband Chris Hyland, behind,  received an envelope from E. J. Lajeunesse and Tecumseh Vista Academy fundraising hockey game at Tecumseh Arena.  Hundreds of students and faculty attended the game which raised thousands for the family, Monday December 2, 2013.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Kathy Hyland, left, wipes a tear after her son Spencer Hyland, right, and husband Chris Hyland, behind, received an envelope from E. J. Lajeunesse and Tecumseh Vista Academy fundraising hockey game at Tecumseh Arena. Hundreds of students and faculty attended the game which raised thousands for the family, Monday December 2, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 Canadian Pacific Rail Holiday Train prepares to leave CP Janette Avenue rail yard after delighting families Monday after December 2, 2013. The rolling fundraiser provides for area food banks and the decorated train is on a three-week journey across Canada.  CP Rail matches donations to the Breakfast Club of Canada. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Canadian Pacific Rail Holiday Train prepares to leave CP Janette Avenue rail yard after delighting families Monday after December 2, 2013. The rolling fundraiser provides for area food banks and the decorated train is on a three-week journey across Canada. CP Rail matches donations to the Breakfast Club of Canada. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, ONT. December 2, 2013.  Mark Vander Voort, president CUPE Local 543 makes a presentation at City Council Monday December 2, 2013.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star

WINDSOR, ONT. December 2, 2013. Mark Vander Voort, president CUPE Local 543 makes a presentation at City Council Monday December 2, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star

 Canadian Pacific Rail Holiday Train prepares to leave CP Janette Avenue rail yard after delighting families Monday after December 2, 2013. The rolling fundraiser provides for area food banks and the decorated train is on a three-week journey across Canada.  CP Rail matches donations to the Breakfast Club of Canada. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Canadian Pacific Rail Holiday Train prepares to leave CP Janette Avenue rail yard after delighting families Monday after December 2, 2013. The rolling fundraiser provides for area food banks and the decorated train is on a three-week journey across Canada. CP Rail matches donations to the Breakfast Club of Canada. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

The Belle River Nobles hoist the OFSAA trophy after winning the AAA senior girls volleyball championship. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

The Belle River Nobles hoist the OFSAA trophy after winning the AAA senior girls volleyball championship. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor City council unveils the 2014 budget with a presentation at council chambers on Dec. 2, 2013. (Jason Kryk/The Windsor Star)

Windsor City council unveils the 2014 budget with a presentation at council chambers on Dec. 2, 2013. (Jason Kryk/The Windsor Star)

City of Windsor exec. director of operations, Mike Palanki, listens to City of Windsor engineer Mario Senego speak answers as  the 2014 budget is delivered at council chambers on December 1, 2013 in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

City of Windsor exec. director of operations, Mike Palanki, listens to City of Windsor engineer Mario Senego speak answers as the 2014 budget is delivered at council chambers on December 1, 2013 in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

City of Windsor engineer Mario Senego answers questions as  the 2014 budget is delivered at council chambers on December 1, 2013 in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

City of Windsor engineer Mario Senego answers questions as the 2014 budget is delivered at council chambers on December 1, 2013 in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Coun. Hilary Payne listens as  Mayor Eddie Francis  unveils the 2014 budget at council chambers on December 1, 2013 in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Coun. Hilary Payne listens as Mayor Eddie Francis unveils the 2014 budget at council chambers on December 1, 2013 in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Coun. Hilary Payne listens as  Mayor Eddie Francis  unveils the 2014 budget at council chambers on December 1, 2013 in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Coun. Hilary Payne listens as Mayor Eddie Francis unveils the 2014 budget at council chambers on December 1, 2013 in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

 It was standing room only as Mayor Eddie Francis and Windsor City Council unveiled the 2014 budget at council chambers on December 1, 2013 in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

It was standing room only as Mayor Eddie Francis and Windsor City Council unveiled the 2014 budget at council chambers on December 1, 2013 in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Mayor Eddie Francis, seated behind City of Windsor treasurer Onorio Colucci. and city council unveils the 2014 Budget at council chambers on December 1, 2013 in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star

Mayor Eddie Francis, seated behind City of Windsor treasurer Onorio Colucci. and city council unveils the 2014 Budget at council chambers on December 1, 2013 in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star

Demolition work begins at 1271 Riverside Dr. East — once remembered as the John Davis House, and later known as adult entertainment venue Danny's Tavern. Photographed Dec. 2, 2013. (Jason Kryk / The Windsor Star)

Demolition work begins at 1271 Riverside Dr. East — once remembered as the John Davis House, and later known as adult entertainment venue Danny’s Tavern. Photographed Dec. 2, 2013. (Jason Kryk / The Windsor Star)

An excavator reduces Danny's Tavern — long ago known as the stately John Davis House — to rubble on Dec. 2, 2013. (Jason Kryk / The Windsor Star)

An excavator reduces Danny’s Tavern — long ago known as the stately John Davis House — to rubble on Dec. 2, 2013. (Jason Kryk / The Windsor Star)

Stephanie MacDonald, left, Paula Schmidt, Wendy Sexton, Judith Funkenhauser,  Gunther Funkenhauser, Marla Funkenhauser-Wiper, and Eric Funkenhauser during a formal donation by the Funkenhauser family to Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare at the Tayfour Campus on December 1, 2013.  The $23,000 was raised in the 2013 Day for a Life Golf Tournament and the inaugural Pass It On fashon show in honour of their son Trevor.  The family continues to raise funds for organ donor awareness in memory of their son. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Stephanie MacDonald, left, Paula Schmidt, Wendy Sexton, Judith Funkenhauser, Gunther Funkenhauser, Marla Funkenhauser-Wiper, and Eric Funkenhauser during a formal donation by the Funkenhauser family to Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare at the Tayfour Campus on December 1, 2013. The $23,000 was raised in the 2013 Day for a Life Golf Tournament and the inaugural Pass It On fashon show in honour of their son Trevor. The family continues to raise funds for organ donor awareness in memory of their son. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

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Elizabeth Hernandez, senior sales manager at the Waterfront Hotel Downtown Windsor, gives taxi driver, Sajjada Aslam, free hot chocolate and cookies for taxi appreciation day at the hotel, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Elizabeth Hernandez, senior sales manager at the Waterfront Hotel Downtown Windsor, gives taxi driver, Sajjada Aslam, free hot chocolate and cookies for taxi appreciation day at the hotel, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Essex 73's Corey Beaulieu checks the Blenheim Blades Justin Rossignol at the Essex Centre Sports Complex in Essex on Tuesday, December 3, 2013.               (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Essex 73′s Corey Beaulieu checks the Blenheim Blades Justin Rossignol at the Essex Centre Sports Complex in Essex on Tuesday, December 3, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Essex 73's Corey Beaulieu chases the Blenheim Blades Justin Rossignol at the Essex Centre Sports Complex in Essex on Tuesday, December 3, 2013.               (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Essex 73′s Corey Beaulieu chases the Blenheim Blades Justin Rossignol at the Essex Centre Sports Complex in Essex on Tuesday, December 3, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Essex 73's Dallas Pereira tries to steal the puck from the Blenheim Blades Pete Mosher at the Essex Centre Sports Complex in Essex on Tuesday, December 3, 2013.               (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Essex 73′s Dallas Pereira tries to steal the puck from the Blenheim Blades Pete Mosher at the Essex Centre Sports Complex in Essex on Tuesday, December 3, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Essex's Jessica Kimball, right, spikes the ball past Herman's Tricia Alexander  in high school girls volleyball. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Essex’s Jessica Kimball, right, spikes the ball past Herman’s Tricia Alexander in high school girls volleyball. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Spits GM Warren Rychel, left, and his Kerby Rychel are photographed Tuesday night after Warren traded his son to the Guelph Storm. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Spits GM Warren Rychel, left, and his Kerby Rychel are photographed Tuesday night after Warren traded his son to the Guelph Storm. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Spits GM Warren Rychel, left, and his Kerby Rychel are photographed Tuesday night after Warren traded his son to the Guelph Storm. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Spits GM Warren Rychel, left, and his Kerby Rychel are photographed Tuesday night after Warren traded his son to the Guelph Storm. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Al Croscup talks to The Star about the 2014 Windsor budget on Tuesday, December 3, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Al Croscup talks to The Star about the 2014 Windsor budget on Tuesday, December 3, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Josh Zulani talks to The Star about the 2014 Windsor budget.on Tuesday, December 3, 2013.  (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Josh Zulani talks to The Star about the 2014 Windsor budget.on Tuesday, December 3, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Starr Meloche talks to The Star about the 2014 Windsor budget on Tuesday, December 3, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Starr Meloche talks to The Star about the 2014 Windsor budget on Tuesday, December 3, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

University of Windsor graduate students Suzanne Ali, left, and Michael Hatten, shown here with Jules Woolf, U of W sports management professor, researched concussions and contact sports at the U of W.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

University of Windsor graduate students Suzanne Ali, left, and Michael Hatten, shown here with Jules Woolf, U of W sports management professor, researched concussions and contact sports at the U of W. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

University of Windsor graduate students Suzanne Ali, left, and Michael Hatten researched concussions and contact sports at the U of W.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

University of Windsor graduate students Suzanne Ali, left, and Michael Hatten researched concussions and contact sports at the U of W. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Second-year University of Windsor business student Peter Ducharme admits he has never voted.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Second-year University of Windsor business student Peter Ducharme admits he has never voted. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor fire crews work at the scene of a fire at The Narmco Group in West Windsor, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor fire crews work at the scene of a fire at The Narmco Group in West Windsor, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor fire crews work at the scene of a fire at The Narmco Group in West Windsor, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor fire crews work at the scene of a fire at The Narmco Group in West Windsor, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

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Peter Curran, 22, from Windsor, lifts weights at Windsor Squash and Fitness this week. (DAX MELMER / The Windsor Star) Students from Brock grade school helped decorate the large Christmas tree, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013, at Mackenzie Hall in Windsor, Ont. The children put up handmade ornaments then had a gathering with hot chocolate and candy. Isiah Kersey enjoys some cotton candy during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star) Students from Brock grade school helped decorate the large Christmas tree, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013, at Mackenzie Hall in Windsor, Ont. The children put up handmade ornaments then had a gathering with hot chocolate and candy. Sharlina Richardson eats a candy cane during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star) Students from Brock grade school helped decorate the large Christmas tree, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013, at Mackenzie Hall in Windsor, Ont. The children put up handmade ornaments then had a gathering with hot chocolate and candy. Students wait in line to decorate the tree. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star) Students from Brock grade school helped decorate the large Christmas tree, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013, at Mackenzie Hall in Windsor, Ont. The children put up handmade ornaments then had a gathering with hot chocolate and candy. One of dozens of students take a turn at hanging an ornament. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star) Students from Brock grade school helped decorate the large Christmas tree, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013, at Mackenzie Hall in Windsor, Ont. The children put up handmade ornaments then had a gathering with hot chocolate and candy. Tahsan Akib, left, and Ayan Khan display their ornaments. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star) Students from Brock grade school helped decorate the large Christmas tree, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013, at Mackenzie Hall in Windsor, Ont. The children put up handmade ornaments then had a gathering with hot chocolate and candy. Nasiim Ali places her creation on the tree. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star) Noah Campeau, who lost his left foot in a lawnmower accident six years ago, is seen with some of his previous legs at his home in St. Joachim this week. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star) File photo of shadows of young hockey players cast on the ice at Lanspeary Park during the  Knobby's Kids goalie school held in Windsor, Ont., on Jan. 8, 2011.   Knobby's Kids Goalie School is a free program dedicated to teaching goalies the basic fundamentals and skills of goaltending.  (Jason Kryk/ The Windsor Star) In this file photo,  Frank Spry, left, and Jerry Slavik, centre, talks with a group of kids during a fundraiser announcement for the Knobby's Kids Hockey program in Windsor on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star) The University of Windsor students Peter Deng, left, Said Said, Christian Janisse, Blake Pauls, Nawaf Almutairi and Tim Doermer formed Grasshopper Bags. They designed a lawn mower bag attachment and recyclable bags to make getting rid of grass clippings easier. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star) Stained-glass windows inside Our Lady of the Rosary Church on Riverside Drive East at Drouillard Road on December 4, 2013 in Windsor, Ontario. The former Catholic Church will become a banquet and event hall. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star) Stained-glass windows inside Our Lady of the Rosary Church on Riverside Drive East at Drouillard Road on December 4, 2013 in Windsor, Ontario. The former Catholic Church will become a banquet and event hall. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star) Stained-glass windows inside Our Lady of the Rosary Church on Riverside Drive East at Drouillard Road on December 4, 2013 in Windsor, Ontario. The former Catholic Church will become a banquet and event hall. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star) Area children are all smiles during a press conference announcing donations by the St. Clair College Alumni Association and Blackburn Radio to Knobby's Kid's hockey program on December 4, 2013 in Windsor, Ontario.  (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)
Emily Neilson, 85,  has never missed a Christmas at her home on Howard Avenue, the original Morand family farm house.  In photo, Neilson poses at the historic home, Wednesday December 4, 2013.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Emily Neilson, 85, has never missed a Christmas at her home on Howard Avenue, the original Morand family farm house. In photo, Neilson poses at the historic home, Wednesday December 4, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

The University of Windsor students Peter Deng, left, Said Said, Christian Janisse, Blake Pauls, Nawaf Almutairi and Tim Doermer formed Grasshopper Bags. They designed a lawn mower bag attachment and recyclable bags to make getting rid of grass clippings easier. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The University of Windsor students Peter Deng, left, Said Said, Christian Janisse, Blake Pauls, Nawaf Almutairi and Tim Doermer formed Grasshopper Bags. They designed a lawn mower bag attachment and recyclable bags to make getting rid of grass clippings easier. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Students from Brock grade school helped decorate the large Christmas tree, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013, at Mackenzie Hall in Windsor, Ont. The children put up handmade ornaments then had a gathering with hot chocolate and candy. Isiah Kersey enjoys some cotton candy during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Students from Brock grade school helped decorate the large Christmas tree, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013, at Mackenzie Hall in Windsor, Ont. The children put up handmade ornaments then had a gathering with hot chocolate and candy. Isiah Kersey enjoys some cotton candy during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Students from Brock grade school helped decorate the large Christmas tree, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013, at Mackenzie Hall in Windsor, Ont. The children put up handmade ornaments then had a gathering with hot chocolate and candy. Students wait in line to decorate the tree. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Students from Brock grade school helped decorate the large Christmas tree, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013, at Mackenzie Hall in Windsor, Ont. The children put up handmade ornaments then had a gathering with hot chocolate and candy. Students wait in line to decorate the tree. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Students from Brock grade school helped decorate the large Christmas tree, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013, at Mackenzie Hall in Windsor, Ont. The children put up handmade ornaments then had a gathering with hot chocolate and candy. Sharlina Richardson eats a candy cane during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Students from Brock grade school helped decorate the large Christmas tree, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013, at Mackenzie Hall in Windsor, Ont. The children put up handmade ornaments then had a gathering with hot chocolate and candy. Sharlina Richardson eats a candy cane during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Students from Brock grade school helped decorate the large Christmas tree, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013, at Mackenzie Hall in Windsor, Ont. The children put up handmade ornaments then had a gathering with hot chocolate and candy. One of dozens of students take a turn at hanging an ornament. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Students from Brock grade school helped decorate the large Christmas tree, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013, at Mackenzie Hall in Windsor, Ont. The children put up handmade ornaments then had a gathering with hot chocolate and candy. One of dozens of students take a turn at hanging an ornament. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Students from Brock grade school helped decorate the large Christmas tree, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013, at Mackenzie Hall in Windsor, Ont. The children put up handmade ornaments then had a gathering with hot chocolate and candy. Tahsan Akib, left, and Ayan Khan display their ornaments. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Students from Brock grade school helped decorate the large Christmas tree, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013, at Mackenzie Hall in Windsor, Ont. The children put up handmade ornaments then had a gathering with hot chocolate and candy. Tahsan Akib, left, and Ayan Khan display their ornaments. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Students from Brock grade school helped decorate the large Christmas tree, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013, at Mackenzie Hall in Windsor, Ont. The children put up handmade ornaments then had a gathering with hot chocolate and candy. Nasiim Ali places her creation on the tree. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Students from Brock grade school helped decorate the large Christmas tree, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013, at Mackenzie Hall in Windsor, Ont. The children put up handmade ornaments then had a gathering with hot chocolate and candy. Nasiim Ali places her creation on the tree. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

 Jordan Meloche from the Green Bean Cafe in downtown Windsor, Ont. uses fresh healthy ingredients to prepare a dish. The business is one of a handful of local eateries that will start serving healthy food for corporate catering. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Jordan Meloche from the Green Bean Cafe in downtown Windsor, Ont. uses fresh healthy ingredients to prepare a dish. The business is one of a handful of local eateries that will start serving healthy food for corporate catering. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Green Bean Cafe is one of the local eateries that will start serving healthy food for corporate catering. Jordan Meloche chops up fresh vegetables at the restaurant. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Green Bean Cafe is one of the local eateries that will start serving healthy food for corporate catering. Jordan Meloche chops up fresh vegetables at the restaurant. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Jordan Meloche from the Green Bean Cafe in downtown Windsor, Ont. uses fresh healthy ingredients to prepare a dish. The business is one of a handful of local eateries that will start serving healthy food for corporate catering. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Jordan Meloche from the Green Bean Cafe in downtown Windsor, Ont. uses fresh healthy ingredients to prepare a dish. The business is one of a handful of local eateries that will start serving healthy food for corporate catering. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

 Chris Savard, general manager of the Devonshire Mall, and his son Tristan are photographed at their home in Stoney Point on Wednesday, December 4, 2013. Autistic kids will be getting some special time with the mall santa after closing next Sunday.                (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Chris Savard, general manager of the Devonshire Mall, and his son Tristan are photographed at their home in Stoney Point on Wednesday, December 4, 2013. Autistic kids will be getting some special time with the mall santa after closing next Sunday. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

 Chris Savard, general manager of the Devonshire Mall, and his son Tristan are photographed at their home in Stoney Point on Wednesday, December 4, 2013. Autistic kids will be getting some special time with the mall santa after closing next Sunday.                (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Chris Savard, general manager of the Devonshire Mall, and his son Tristan are photographed at their home in Stoney Point on Wednesday, December 4, 2013. Autistic kids will be getting some special time with the mall santa after closing next Sunday. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

 Chris Savard, general manager of the Devonshire Mall, and his son Tristan are photographed at their home in Stoney Point on Wednesday, December 4, 2013. Autistic kids will be getting some special time with the mall santa after closing next Sunday.                (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Chris Savard, general manager of the Devonshire Mall, and his son Tristan are photographed at their home in Stoney Point on Wednesday, December 4, 2013. Autistic kids will be getting some special time with the mall santa after closing next Sunday. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

In this file photo, a group of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary parishioners stages a protest in front of Holy Rosary Church on Riverside Drive East in Windsor on Sunday June 3, 2007. The parishioners are upset over the diocese decision to close the church.     (The Windsor Star/Tyler Brownbridge)

In this file photo, a group of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary parishioners stages a protest in front of Holy Rosary Church on Riverside Drive East in Windsor on Sunday June 3, 2007. The parishioners are upset over the diocese decision to close the church. (The Windsor Star/Tyler Brownbridge)

In this file photo,  Frank Spry, left, and Jerry Slavik, centre, talks with a group of kids during a fundraiser announcement for the Knobby's Kids Hockey program in Windsor on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

In this file photo, Frank Spry, left, and Jerry Slavik, centre, talks with a group of kids during a fundraiser announcement for the Knobby’s Kids Hockey program in Windsor on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

Noah Campeau, who lost his left foot in a lawnmower accident six years ago, is seen with some of his previous legs at his home in St. Joachim this week. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

Noah Campeau, who lost his left foot in a lawnmower accident six years ago, is seen with some of his previous legs at his home in St. Joachim this week. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

The Essex 73's Dallas Pereira tries to steal the puck from the Blenheim Blades Pete Mosher at the Essex Centre Sports Complex in Essex on Tuesday, December 3, 2013.               (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Essex 73′s Dallas Pereira tries to steal the puck from the Blenheim Blades Pete Mosher at the Essex Centre Sports Complex in Essex on Tuesday, December 3, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Essex 73's Corey Beaulieu chases the Blenheim Blades Justin Rossignol at the Essex Centre Sports Complex in Essex on Tuesday, December 3, 2013.               (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Essex 73′s Corey Beaulieu chases the Blenheim Blades Justin Rossignol at the Essex Centre Sports Complex in Essex on Tuesday, December 3, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Essex 73's Corey Beaulieu checks the Blenheim Blades Justin Rossignol at the Essex Centre Sports Complex in Essex on Tuesday, December 3, 2013.               (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Essex 73′s Corey Beaulieu checks the Blenheim Blades Justin Rossignol at the Essex Centre Sports Complex in Essex on Tuesday, December 3, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

St. Clair's Kaleigh MacKenzie, left, and Samantha Bueckert try for a block against Fanshawe in volleyball action from St. Clair College Wednesday December 4, 2013.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

St. Clair’s Kaleigh MacKenzie, left, and Samantha Bueckert try for a block against Fanshawe in volleyball action from St. Clair College Wednesday December 4, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Shelby Charlton, right, of Fanshawe College sets against the Saints in volleyball action from St. Clair College Wednesday December 4, 2013. Fanshawe's Darian Gropp is in the foreground. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Shelby Charlton, right, of Fanshawe College sets against the Saints in volleyball action from St. Clair College Wednesday December 4, 2013. Fanshawe’s Darian Gropp is in the foreground. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

St. Clair's Kelsey Gosnell, right, tries to block against Shelby Charlton of Fanshawe in volleyball action from St. Clair College Wednesday December 4, 2013.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

St. Clair’s Kelsey Gosnell, right, tries to block against Shelby Charlton of Fanshawe in volleyball action from St. Clair College Wednesday December 4, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

St. Clair's Kaleigh MacKenzie goes up for a block against Fanshawe in OCAA women's volleyball action from St. Clair College Wednesday December 4, 2013.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

St. Clair’s Kaleigh MacKenzie goes up for a block against Fanshawe in OCAA women’s volleyball action from St. Clair College Wednesday December 4, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

St. Clair's Desiree Redding, right, sets in front of Kaitlyn Kelly of Fanshawe in OCAA women's volleyball action from St. Clair College Wednesday December 4, 2013.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

St. Clair’s Desiree Redding, right, sets in front of Kaitlyn Kelly of Fanshawe in OCAA women’s volleyball action from St. Clair College Wednesday December 4, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

St. Clair Saints Rachel Rivers, right,  spikes against Randy Carey of Fanshawe in OCAA women's volleyball action from St. Clair College Wednesday December 4, 2013.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

St. Clair Saints Rachel Rivers, right, spikes against Randy Carey of Fanshawe in OCAA women’s volleyball action from St. Clair College Wednesday December 4, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

St. Clair Saints Rachel Rivers, right,  spikes against Randy Carey of Fanshawe in OCAA women's volleyball action from St. Clair College Wednesday December 4, 2013.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

St. Clair Saints Rachel Rivers, right, spikes against Randy Carey of Fanshawe in OCAA women’s volleyball action from St. Clair College Wednesday December 4, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Stained-glass windows inside Our Lady of the Rosary Church on Riverside Drive East at Drouillard Road on December 4, 2013 in Windsor, Ontario. The former Catholic Church will become a banquet and event hall. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

Stained-glass windows inside Our Lady of the Rosary Church on Riverside Drive East at Drouillard Road on December 4, 2013 in Windsor, Ontario. The former Catholic Church will become a banquet and event hall. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

Larry Horwitz is developing Our Lady of the Rosary Church on Riverside Drive East at Drouillard Road on December 4, 2013 in Windsor, Ontario. The former Catholic Church will become a banquet and event hall. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

Larry Horwitz is developing Our Lady of the Rosary Church on Riverside Drive East at Drouillard Road on December 4, 2013 in Windsor, Ontario. The former Catholic Church will become a banquet and event hall. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

Stained-glass windows inside Our Lady of the Rosary Church on Riverside Drive East at Drouillard Road on December 4, 2013 in Windsor, Ontario. The former Catholic Church will become a banquet and event hall. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

Stained-glass windows inside Our Lady of the Rosary Church on Riverside Drive East at Drouillard Road on December 4, 2013 in Windsor, Ontario. The former Catholic Church will become a banquet and event hall. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

Stained-glass windows inside Our Lady of the Rosary Church on Riverside Drive East at Drouillard Road on December 4, 2013 in Windsor, Ontario. The former Catholic Church will become a banquet and event hall. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

Stained-glass windows inside Our Lady of the Rosary Church on Riverside Drive East at Drouillard Road on December 4, 2013 in Windsor, Ontario. The former Catholic Church will become a banquet and event hall. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

Stained-glass windows inside Our Lady of the Rosary Church on Riverside Drive East at Drouillard Road on December 4, 2013 in Windsor, Ontario. The former Catholic Church will become a banquet and event hall. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

Stained-glass windows inside Our Lady of the Rosary Church on Riverside Drive East at Drouillard Road on December 4, 2013 in Windsor, Ontario. The former Catholic Church will become a banquet and event hall. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

Stained-glass windows inside Our Lady of the Rosary Church on Riverside Drive East at Drouillard Road on December 4, 2013 in Windsor, Ontario. The former Catholic Church will become a banquet and event hall. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

Stained-glass windows inside Our Lady of the Rosary Church on Riverside Drive East at Drouillard Road on December 4, 2013 in Windsor, Ontario. The former Catholic Church will become a banquet and event hall. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

New Spitfire Brody Milne skates at practice Wednesday. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

New Spitfire Brody Milne skates at practice Wednesday. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Jerry Slavik, left, co- founder of Knobby's Kids, and  Frank Spry, another co-founder, were at a press conference announcing donations by the St. Clair College Alumni Association and Blackburn Radio to Knobby's Kid's hockey program on December 4, 2013 in Windsor, Ontario.  (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

Jerry Slavik, left, co- founder of Knobby’s Kids, and Frank Spry, another co-founder, were at a press conference announcing donations by the St. Clair College Alumni Association and Blackburn Radio to Knobby’s Kid’s hockey program on December 4, 2013 in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

Jerry Slavik, co- founder of Knobby's Kids, speaks during a press conference announcing donations by the St. Clair College Alumni Association and Blackburn Radio to Knobby's Kid's hockey program on December 4, 2013 in Windsor, Ontario.  (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

Jerry Slavik, co- founder of Knobby’s Kids, speaks during a press conference announcing donations by the St. Clair College Alumni Association and Blackburn Radio to Knobby’s Kid’s hockey program on December 4, 2013 in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

Area children are all smiles during a press conference announcing donations by the St. Clair College Alumni Association and Blackburn Radio to Knobby's Kid's hockey program on December 4, 2013 in Windsor, Ontario.  (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

Area children are all smiles during a press conference announcing donations by the St. Clair College Alumni Association and Blackburn Radio to Knobby’s Kid’s hockey program on December 4, 2013 in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

Spitfires centre Brady Vail skates during practice at the WFCU Centre Wednesday. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Spitfires centre Brady Vail skates during practice at the WFCU Centre Wednesday. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Spitfires winger Ty Bilcke skates against the Kitchener Rangers at the WFCU Centre. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Spitfires winger Ty Bilcke skates against the Kitchener Rangers at the WFCU Centre. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

St. Joseph's Catholic High School principal Tish Hedderson reacts to kissing a pig after her students raised more than $7,000 in their annual Terry Fox Walkathon.  Hedderson promised to kiss a pig if they made the goal.   (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

St. Joseph’s Catholic High School principal Tish Hedderson reacts to kissing a pig after her students raised more than $7,000 in their annual Terry Fox Walkathon. Hedderson promised to kiss a pig if they made the goal. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

St. Joseph's Catholic High School staff and students are all smiles they are presented with a $25,000 cheque by State Farm Insurance after they won the Celebrate My Drive safe teen driving campaign.  (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

St. Joseph’s Catholic High School staff and students are all smiles they are presented with a $25,000 cheque by State Farm Insurance after they won the Celebrate My Drive safe teen driving campaign. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

St. Joseph's Catholic High School principal Tish Hedderson gets up close with a pig after her students raised more than $7,000 in their annual Terry Fox Walkathon.  Hedderson promised to kiss a pig if they made the goal.   (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

St. Joseph’s Catholic High School principal Tish Hedderson gets up close with a pig after her students raised more than $7,000 in their annual Terry Fox Walkathon. Hedderson promised to kiss a pig if they made the goal. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

- St. Joseph's Catholic High School principal Tish Hedderson gets up close with a pig after her students raised more than $7,000 in their annual Terry Fox Walkathon.  Hedderson promised to kiss a pig if they made the goal.   (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

– St. Joseph’s Catholic High School principal Tish Hedderson gets up close with a pig after her students raised more than $7,000 in their annual Terry Fox Walkathon. Hedderson promised to kiss a pig if they made the goal. (JASON KRYK/ The Windsor Star)

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Yuval Finkelstein from the Israeli tech firm Wix.com. speaks at the St. Clair College MediaPlex on December 5, 2013.  The MediaPlex has been chosen to be an education partner in a beta test for a website for the education market. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Yuval Finkelstein from the Israeli tech firm Wix.com. speaks at the St. Clair College MediaPlex on December 5, 2013. The MediaPlex has been chosen to be an education partner in a beta test for a website for the education market. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Students of Al-Hijra and An-Nor Islamic schools in conjunction with the Rose City Islamic Centre and Muslim Community of Windsor present more than 400 coats to the Unemployed Help Centre on December 5, 2013. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Students of Al-Hijra and An-Nor Islamic schools in conjunction with the Rose City Islamic Centre and Muslim Community of Windsor present more than 400 coats to the Unemployed Help Centre on December 5, 2013. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Students of Al-Hijra and An-Nor Islamic schools in conjunction with the Rose City Islamic Centre and Muslim Community of Windsor present more than 400 coats to the Unemployed Help Centre on December 5, 2013. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Students of Al-Hijra and An-Nor Islamic schools in conjunction with the Rose City Islamic Centre and Muslim Community of Windsor present more than 400 coats to the Unemployed Help Centre on December 5, 2013. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Students of Al-Hijra and An-Nor Islamic schools in conjunction with the Rose City Islamic Centre and Muslim Community of Windsor present more than 400 coats to the Unemployed Help Centre on December 5, 2013. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Students of Al-Hijra and An-Nor Islamic schools in conjunction with the Rose City Islamic Centre and Muslim Community of Windsor present more than 400 coats to the Unemployed Help Centre on December 5, 2013. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

 Jim Gall poses with the Glenn Sawyer Service Award he recently received from the Ontario Medical Association. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Jim Gall poses with the Glenn Sawyer Service Award he recently received from the Ontario Medical Association. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

 Jim Gall poses with the Glenn Sawyer Service Award he recently received from the Ontario Medical Association. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Jim Gall poses with the Glenn Sawyer Service Award he recently received from the Ontario Medical Association. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

 Jim Gall poses with the Glenn Sawyer Service Award he recently received from the Ontario Medical Association. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Jim Gall poses with the Glenn Sawyer Service Award he recently received from the Ontario Medical Association. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Acting CEO Chris Woodrow of the Windsor Public Library, is shown in front of the former Sandwich fire hall on Mill Street in Windsor, Ont. on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013. The heritage building will be transformed into a library branch. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Acting CEO Chris Woodrow of the Windsor Public Library, is shown in front of the former Sandwich fire hall on Mill Street in Windsor, Ont. on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013. The heritage building will be transformed into a library branch. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Acting CEO Chris Woodrow of the Windsor Public Library, is shown in front of the former Sandwich fire hall on Mill Street in Windsor, Ont. on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013. The heritage building will be transformed into a library branch. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Acting CEO Chris Woodrow of the Windsor Public Library, is shown in front of the former Sandwich fire hall on Mill Street in Windsor, Ont. on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013. The heritage building will be transformed into a library branch. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

 

Spitfires goalie Alex Fotinos, right, makes a save on the Saginaw's Jimmy Lodge at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, December 5, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Spitfires goalie Alex Fotinos, right, makes a save on the Saginaw’s Jimmy Lodge at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, December 5, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Ken Gerard Senior Apartments are seen in Windsor on Thursday, December 5, 2013. A fire on the fifth floor early in the day resulted in the death of one individual.                 (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Ken Gerard Senior Apartments are seen in Windsor on Thursday, December 5, 2013. A fire on the fifth floor early in the day resulted in the death of one individual. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Ken Gerard Senior Apartments are seen in Windsor on Thursday, December 5, 2013. A fire on the fifth floor early in the day resulted in the death of one individual.                 (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Ken Gerard Senior Apartments are seen in Windsor on Thursday, December 5, 2013. A fire on the fifth floor early in the day resulted in the death of one individual. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Ken Gerard Senior Apartments are seen in Windsor on Thursday, December 5, 2013. A fire on the fifth floor early in the day resulted in the death of one individual.                 (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Ken Gerard Senior Apartments are seen in Windsor on Thursday, December 5, 2013. A fire on the fifth floor early in the day resulted in the death of one individual. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Ken Gerard Senior Apartments are seen in Windsor on Thursday, December 5, 2013. A fire on the fifth floor early in the day resulted in the death of one individual.                 (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Ken Gerard Senior Apartments are seen in Windsor on Thursday, December 5, 2013. A fire on the fifth floor early in the day resulted in the death of one individual. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Spitfires goalie Alex Fotinos, left, sits on the ice as Saginaw's Jimmy Lodge celebrates at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, December 5, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Spitfires goalie Alex Fotinos, left, sits on the ice as Saginaw’s Jimmy Lodge celebrates at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, December 5, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Spitfires goalie Alex Fotinos, right, gets beat by the Saginaw's Jimmy Lodge at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, December 5, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Spitfires goalie Alex Fotinos, right, gets beat by the Saginaw’s Jimmy Lodge at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, December 5, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Spitfires goalie Alex Fotinos, right, gets beat by the Saginaw's Jimmy Lodge at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, December 5, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Spitfires goalie Alex Fotinos, right, gets beat by the Saginaw’s Jimmy Lodge at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, December 5, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Brady Vail, centre, battles Saginaw's Cody Paynein. left, front of Spits goaltender Alex Fotinos at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, December 5, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Brady Vail, centre, battles Saginaw’s Cody Paynein. left, front of Spits goaltender Alex Fotinos at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, December 5, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Trevor Murphy, left, crashes into Saginaw's Nikita Serebryakov at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, December 5, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Trevor Murphy, left, crashes into Saginaw’s Nikita Serebryakov at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, December 5, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Patrick Sanvido, right, and Saginaw's Nick Moutrey exchange blows at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, December 5, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Patrick Sanvido, right, and Saginaw’s Nick Moutrey exchange blows at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, December 5, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Adam Bateman and Ryan Moore, right, stuff the puck past Saginaw goalie Jake Paterson at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, December 5, 2013.  (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Adam Bateman and Ryan Moore, right, stuff the puck past Saginaw goalie Jake Paterson at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, December 5, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor goalie Alex Fotinos, right, makes a save on Saginaw's Jimmy Lodge at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, December 5, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor goalie Alex Fotinos, right, makes a save on Saginaw’s Jimmy Lodge at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, December 5, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Brody Milne, right, scores his first goal as a Spitfire on Saginaw goalie Jake Paterson at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, December 5, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Brody Milne, right, scores his first goal as a Spitfire on Saginaw goalie Jake Paterson at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, December 5, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor goalie Alex Fotinos, right, makes a save on Saginaw's Jimmy Lodge at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, December 5, 2013. The Spitfires won 5-2. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor goalie Alex Fotinos, right, makes a save on Saginaw’s Jimmy Lodge at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Thursday, December 5, 2013. The Spitfires won 5-2. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Andre Meloche, centre, plays Rat Pack singer Bing during St. Clair College's production of Christmas in Vegas at the Chrysler Theatre in Windsor.  (NICK BRANCACCIO / The Windsor Star)

Andre Meloche, centre, plays Rat Pack singer Bing during St. Clair College’s production of Christmas in Vegas at the Chrysler Theatre in Windsor. (NICK BRANCACCIO / The Windsor Star)

A chorus of singers performs during St. Clair College's presentation of Christmas in Vegas at the Chrysler Theatrein Windsor. (NICK BRANCACCIO / The Windsor Star

A chorus of singers performs during St. Clair College’s presentation of Christmas in Vegas at the Chrysler Theatrein Windsor. (NICK BRANCACCIO / The Windsor Star

Sandwich's Hannah Sheridan, left, takes down Devon Facchinato of Holy Names in girls hockey action at South Windsor Arena Thursday Dec. 5, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Sandwich’s Hannah Sheridan, left, takes down Devon Facchinato of Holy Names in girls hockey action at South Windsor Arena Thursday Dec. 5, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Emma Murray, left, of Holy Names slows down Jaime Cunningham of Sandwich at South Windsor Arena Thursday Dec. 5, 2013.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Emma Murray, left, of Holy Names slows down Jaime Cunningham of Sandwich at South Windsor Arena Thursday Dec. 5, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Sandwich's Kennedy Snively and Carson Clarke Bartolo, left,  leads the rush against Holy Names' Jamie Wawrow at South Windsor Arena Thursday Dec. 5, 2013.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Sandwich’s Kennedy Snively and Carson Clarke Bartolo, left, leads the rush against Holy Names’ Jamie Wawrow at South Windsor Arena Thursday Dec. 5, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Holy Names' Emma Murray, left, battles with Jaime Cunningham of Sandwich at South Windsor Arena Thursday Dec. 5, 2013.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Holy Names’ Emma Murray, left, battles with Jaime Cunningham of Sandwich at South Windsor Arena Thursday Dec. 5, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Sandwich's Hannah Sheridan, left, tries to control a bouncing puck against Teah Kviste of Holy Names in girls hockey at South Windsor Arena Thursday Dec. 5, 2013.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Sandwich’s Hannah Sheridan, left, tries to control a bouncing puck against Teah Kviste of Holy Names in girls hockey at South Windsor Arena Thursday Dec. 5, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Sandwich's Hannah Sheridan, left, takes down Devon Facchinato of Holy Names in girls hockey at South Windsor Arena Thursday Dec. 5, 2013.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Sandwich’s Hannah Sheridan, left, takes down Devon Facchinato of Holy Names in girls hockey at South Windsor Arena Thursday Dec. 5, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Ava Amonte, left, of Holy Names Knights heads to the bench after scoring against Sandwich at South Windsor Arena Thursday Dec. 5, 2013.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Ava Amonte, left, of Holy Names Knights heads to the bench after scoring against Sandwich at South Windsor Arena Thursday Dec. 5, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)


Windsor in Pictures

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Windsor Star photographers were out and about in the city and county yesterday. Take a look at the gallery.

Students at the University of Windsor mark the 24th anniversary of the Montreal Massacre with a candle light vigil at the memorial on campus in Windsor on Friday, December 6, 2013. A rose was also placed in the memorial for each of the 14 victims.                  (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Students at the University of Windsor mark the 24th anniversary of the Montreal Massacre with a candle light vigil at the memorial on campus in Windsor on Friday, December 6, 2013. A rose was also placed in the memorial for each of the 14 victims. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Emergency crew with Enwin gather downed power lines which fell across a concrete truck at a construction site on Lauzon Road, Friday Dec. 6, 2013.  The driver was told to stay in the truck until power could be assessed.  Traffic was re-routed on Lauzon Road for about a hour. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Emergency crew with Enwin gather downed power lines which fell across a concrete truck at a construction site on Lauzon Road, Friday Dec. 6, 2013. The driver was told to stay in the truck until power could be assessed. Traffic was re-routed on Lauzon Road for about a hour. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 Emergency crew with Enwin gather downed power lines which fell across a concrete truck at a construction site on Lauzon Road, Friday Dec. 6, 2013.  The driver was told to stay in the truck until power could be assessed.  Traffic was re-routed on Lauzon Road for about a hour. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Emergency crew with Enwin gather downed power lines which fell across a concrete truck at a construction site on Lauzon Road, Friday Dec. 6, 2013. The driver was told to stay in the truck until power could be assessed. Traffic was re-routed on Lauzon Road for about a hour. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Chrysler Canada's Windsor Assembly Plant employees and Windsor firefighters help unload six Chrysler minivans loaded with donated toys for Sparky's Toy Drive at the Windsor Assembly Plant, Friday, Dec. 6, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Chrysler Canada’s Windsor Assembly Plant employees and Windsor firefighters help unload six Chrysler minivans loaded with donated toys for Sparky’s Toy Drive at the Windsor Assembly Plant, Friday, Dec. 6, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

John Chisholm, right, president of Rose City Ford personally delivers a car load of Christmas gifts to Windsor Police Toy Drive at Precinct 2, Friday Thursday Dec. 6, 2013. "This is the kick-off, a start of $1000," said Chisholm.  From left, Sgt. Andrew Moxley, Sgt. Matt D'Asti, Darrin Schiller, Tina Gatt, Shirley Beaton, Andrea Madden, Mike Clark, Const. Holly Burt and John Chisholm assist with the toy delivery. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star

John Chisholm, right, president of Rose City Ford personally delivers a car load of Christmas gifts to Windsor Police Toy Drive at Precinct 2, Friday Thursday Dec. 6, 2013. “This is the kick-off, a start of $1000,” said Chisholm. From left, Sgt. Andrew Moxley, Sgt. Matt D’Asti, Darrin Schiller, Tina Gatt, Shirley Beaton, Andrea Madden, Mike Clark, Const. Holly Burt and John Chisholm assist with the toy delivery. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star

MPP Teresa Piruzza, right, and sudents at the University of Windsor mark the 24th anniversary of the Montreal Massacre with a candle light vigil at the memorial on campus in Windsor on Friday, December 6, 2013. A rose was also placed in the memorial for each of the 14 victims.                  (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

MPP Teresa Piruzza, right, and sudents at the University of Windsor mark the 24th anniversary of the Montreal Massacre with a candle light vigil at the memorial on campus in Windsor on Friday, December 6, 2013. A rose was also placed in the memorial for each of the 14 victims. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's R.J. Wells practises with the Windsor Express Friday at the Rose City Islamic Centre. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s R.J. Wells practises with the Windsor Express Friday at the Rose City Islamic Centre. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Students at the University of Windsor mark the 24th anniversary of the Montreal Massacre with a candle light vigil at the memorial on campus in Windsor on Friday, December 6, 2013. A rose was also placed in the memorial for each of the 14 victims.                  (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Students at the University of Windsor mark the 24th anniversary of the Montreal Massacre with a candle light vigil at the memorial on campus in Windsor on Friday, December 6, 2013. A rose was also placed in the memorial for each of the 14 victims. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Chrysler Canada's Windsor Assembly Plant employees and Windsor firefighters help unload six Chrysler minivans loaded with donated toys for Sparky's Toy Drive at the Windsor Assembly Plant, Friday, Dec. 6, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Chrysler Canada’s Windsor Assembly Plant employees and Windsor firefighters help unload six Chrysler minivans loaded with donated toys for Sparky’s Toy Drive at the Windsor Assembly Plant, Friday, Dec. 6, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Tecumseh Vista Academy secondary school teacher Tammy Hawkins, left,  during birth control portion of  Healthy Living curriculum Friday December 6, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Tecumseh Vista Academy secondary school teacher Tammy Hawkins, left, during birth control portion of Healthy Living curriculum Friday December 6, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's R.J. Wells practises with the Windsor Express Friday at the Rose City Islamic Centre. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s R.J. Wells practises with the Windsor Express Friday at the Rose City Islamic Centre. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Chrysler Canada's Windsor Assembly Plant employees and Windsor firefighters help unload six Chrysler minivans loaded with donated toys for Sparky's Toy Drive at the Windsor Assembly Plant, Friday, Dec. 6, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Chrysler Canada’s Windsor Assembly Plant employees and Windsor firefighters help unload six Chrysler minivans loaded with donated toys for Sparky’s Toy Drive at the Windsor Assembly Plant, Friday, Dec. 6, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Marion Fantetti speaks after she is introduced at the WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation's business ombudsman. (Photo courtesy of WEEDC)

Marion Fantetti speaks after she is introduced at the WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation’s business ombudsman. (Photo courtesy of WEEDC)

Sparky stands in a moving van filled with donated toys from Chrysler Canada's Windsor Assembly Plant employees at the Windsor Assembly Plant, Friday, Dec. 6, 2013.  Windsor Assembly Plant employees and Windsor firefighters helped unload six Chrysler minivans with approximately $26,000 in donated toys.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Sparky stands in a moving van filled with donated toys from Chrysler Canada’s Windsor Assembly Plant employees at the Windsor Assembly Plant, Friday, Dec. 6, 2013. Windsor Assembly Plant employees and Windsor firefighters helped unload six Chrysler minivans with approximately $26,000 in donated toys. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Students at the University of Windsor mark the 24th anniversary of the Montreal Massacre with a candle light vigil at the memorial on campus in Windsor on Friday, December 6, 2013. A rose was also placed in the memorial for each of the 14 victims.                  (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Students at the University of Windsor mark the 24th anniversary of the Montreal Massacre with a candle light vigil at the memorial on campus in Windsor on Friday, December 6, 2013. A rose was also placed in the memorial for each of the 14 victims. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)


Windsor Weekend in Pictures: Dec. 7-8, 2013

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The Windsor Star’s reporters and photographers covered the city and county this weekend. Check out the gallery.

Chatham-Kent police investigate a fatal motor vehicle accident between a pickup truck and a tractor-trailer on Queen's Line, about 200 metres east of Dillion Road, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013.  One person reportedly died at the scene.   (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Chatham-Kent police investigate a fatal motor vehicle accident between a pickup truck and a tractor-trailer on Queen’s Line, about 200 metres east of Dillion Road, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. One person reportedly died at the scene. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Chatham-Kent police investigate a fatal motor vehicle accident between a pickup truck and a tractor-trailer on Queen's Line, about 200 metres east of Dillion Road, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013.  One person reportedly died at the scene.   (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Chatham-Kent police investigate a fatal motor vehicle accident between a pickup truck and a tractor-trailer on Queen’s Line, about 200 metres east of Dillion Road, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. One person reportedly died at the scene. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Produce is on display at Nizam Produce at the Market Square, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Produce is on display at Nizam Produce at the Market Square, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

 Eggs for sale are on display at the Market Square, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Eggs for sale are on display at the Market Square, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Produce is on display at Nizam Produce at the Market Square, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Produce is on display at Nizam Produce at the Market Square, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Tallal Zaidan arranges apples at Nizam Produce at the Market Square, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Tallal Zaidan arranges apples at Nizam Produce at the Market Square, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Dan Zaccagnini, owner of Zaccagnini Meats at the Market Square, is joined by his daughter, Olivia Zaccagnini, 9, while discussing the recent rise in the price of meats, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Dan Zaccagnini, owner of Zaccagnini Meats at the Market Square, is joined by his daughter, Olivia Zaccagnini, 9, while discussing the recent rise in the price of meats, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Dan Zaccagnini, owner of Zaccagnini Meats at the Market Square, is joined by his daughter, Olivia Zaccagnini, 9, while discussing the recent rise in the price of meats, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Dan Zaccagnini, owner of Zaccagnini Meats at the Market Square, is joined by his daughter, Olivia Zaccagnini, 9, while discussing the recent rise in the price of meats, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Tatum Roy, 11, who donated about 400 winter accessories to the Hiatus House and Street Help/Unit 7, is pictured at Street Help/Unit 7 with some of the items she donated, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Tatum Roy, 11, who donated about 400 winter accessories to the Hiatus House and Street Help/Unit 7, is pictured at Street Help/Unit 7 with some of the items she donated, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Stefan Bonneau, top, battles for a rebound with Moncton's Anto Raic as the Windsor Express host the Moncton Miracles at the WFCU Centre, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013.  Windsor defeated Moncton 115-101.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Stefan Bonneau, top, battles for a rebound with Moncton’s Anto Raic as the Windsor Express host the Moncton Miracles at the WFCU Centre, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013. Windsor defeated Moncton 115-101. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Chris Commons, left, scores over Moncton's Stanley Robinson at the WFCU Centre, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013.  Windsor defeated Moncton 115-101.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Chris Commons, left, scores over Moncton’s Stanley Robinson at the WFCU Centre, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013. Windsor defeated Moncton 115-101. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Deandre Thomas, left, makes a move to the net against Moncton's Stanley Robinson at the WFCU Centre, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Deandre Thomas, left, makes a move to the net against Moncton’s Stanley Robinson at the WFCU Centre, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Deandre Thomas, left, and Quinnel Brown position themselves for the rebound against Moncton's Jamil Terrell, Jermaine Dailey, and Stanley Robinson at the WFCU Centre, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013.  Windsor defeated Moncton 115-101.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Deandre Thomas, left, and Quinnel Brown position themselves for the rebound against Moncton’s Jamil Terrell, Jermaine Dailey, and Stanley Robinson at the WFCU Centre, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013. Windsor defeated Moncton 115-101. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Stefan Bonneau, right, drives to the net against the Moncton Miracles at the WFCU Centre, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013.  Windsor defeated Moncton 115-101.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Stefan Bonneau, right, drives to the net against the Moncton Miracles at the WFCU Centre, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013. Windsor defeated Moncton 115-101. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

 

Spitfires forward Remy Giftopoulos, right, is checked by London's Mike Liberati at the WFCU Centre in October. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Spitfires forward Remy Giftopoulos, right, is checked by London’s Mike Liberati at the WFCU Centre in October. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Spitfires forward Remy Giftopoulos, front, is checked by Kitchener defenceman Max Iafrate at the WFCU Centre Saturday. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Spitfires forward Remy Giftopoulos, front, is checked by Kitchener defenceman Max Iafrate at the WFCU Centre Saturday. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

A bagpiper is one of the many presenters and attractions at the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

A bagpiper is one of the many presenters and attractions at the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Mackenzie Parent, 8, is bundled up, warm and ready for the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Mackenzie Parent, 8, is bundled up, warm and ready for the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

MPP Percy Hatfield waves and greets the large crowd at the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

MPP Percy Hatfield waves and greets the large crowd at the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

A girl carries part of the sign presenting the Silver Stars Lazee G Ranch Drill Team at the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

A girl carries part of the sign presenting the Silver Stars Lazee G Ranch Drill Team at the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Two boys hold a small section of a giant Canadian flag carried in the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Two boys hold a small section of a giant Canadian flag carried in the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Dancing reindeer lit up Sandwich Street at the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Dancing reindeer lit up Sandwich Street at the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

A dressed up gingerbread hugs kids in the crowd at the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

A dressed up gingerbread hugs kids in the crowd at the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Bands are one of the many attractions at the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Bands are one of the many attractions at the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

A fire juggler shows his moves at the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

A fire juggler shows his moves at the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Chelsea Girard, Miss Teen Windsor 2013, greets the crowd at the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Chelsea Girard, Miss Teen Windsor 2013, greets the crowd at the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

A fire juggler shows his moves at the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

A fire juggler shows his moves at the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Horses and ponies are one of the many attractions at the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Horses and ponies are one of the many attractions at the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Santa and Mrs. Claus talk and wave to the large crowd at the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Santa and Mrs. Claus talk and wave to the large crowd at the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Drummers lined up at the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Drummers lined up at the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Guy and Debbie Leveille hold a candle in remembrance of their son, Jesse Lee, at the Safety Village for the Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting Saturday, Dec. 8, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Guy and Debbie Leveille hold a candle in remembrance of their son, Jesse Lee, at the Safety Village for the Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting Saturday, Dec. 8, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Conductor Robert Franz and the Windsor Symphony Orchestra perform a choral concert of Christmas music, with the WSO chorus and soloists, at the Capitol Theatre Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Conductor Robert Franz and the Windsor Symphony Orchestra perform a choral concert of Christmas music, with the WSO chorus and soloists, at the Capitol Theatre Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Conductor Robert Franz and the Windsor Symphony Orchestra perform a choral concert of Christmas music, with the WSO chorus and soloists, at the Capitol Theatre Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Conductor Robert Franz and the Windsor Symphony Orchestra perform a choral concert of Christmas music, with the WSO chorus and soloists, at the Capitol Theatre Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Conductor Robert Franz and the Windsor Symphony Orchestra perform a choral concert of Christmas music, with the WSO chorus and soloists, at the Capitol Theatre Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Conductor Robert Franz and the Windsor Symphony Orchestra perform a choral concert of Christmas music, with the WSO chorus and soloists, at the Capitol Theatre Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Conductor Robert Franz and the Windsor Symphony Orchestra perform a choral concert of Christmas music, with the WSO chorus and soloists, at the Capitol Theatre Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Conductor Robert Franz and the Windsor Symphony Orchestra perform a choral concert of Christmas music, with the WSO chorus and soloists, at the Capitol Theatre Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

 



Photos: Windsor Santa Claus Parade

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The 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade, presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA, wound its way along Riverside Drive on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013.

Chelsea Girard, Miss Teen Windsor 2013, greets the crowd at the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Chelsea Girard, Miss Teen Windsor 2013, greets the crowd at the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Dancing reindeer lit up Sandwich Street at the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Dancing reindeer lit up Sandwich Street at the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Horses and ponies are one of the many attractions at the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Horses and ponies are one of the many attractions at the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Drummers lined up at the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Drummers lined up at the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

A fire juggler shows his moves at the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

A fire juggler shows his moves at the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

A fire juggler shows his moves at the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

A fire juggler shows his moves at the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

A bagpiper is one of the many presenters and attractions at the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

A bagpiper is one of the many presenters and attractions at the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Bands are one of the many attractions at the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Bands are one of the many attractions at the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

A dressed up gingerbread hugs kids in the crowd at the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

A dressed up gingerbread hugs kids in the crowd at the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

MPP Percy Hatfield waves and greets the large crowd at the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

MPP Percy Hatfield waves and greets the large crowd at the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

A girl carries part of the sign presenting the Silver Stars Lazee G Ranch Drill Team at the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

A girl carries part of the sign presenting the Silver Stars Lazee G Ranch Drill Team at the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Mackenzie Parent, 8, is bundled up, warm and ready for the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Mackenzie Parent, 8, is bundled up, warm and ready for the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade presented by the Olde Sandwich Towne BIA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

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Toddlers Will Fried, 2, left, and Alex Rooney, 2, join with other children during Possum Pals program at Ojibway Nature Centre Monday December 9, 2013. Children were introduced to some of the park's animals during a period of song and dance. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Toddlers Will Fried, 2, left, and Alex Rooney, 2, join with other children during Possum Pals program at Ojibway Nature Centre Monday December 9, 2013. Children were introduced to some of the park’s animals during a period of song and dance. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Jill Cervi of the City of Windsor Parks and Recreation department delivers holiday poinsettia to the Ojibway Nature Centre Monday December 9, 2013. Cervi was quick to find the front door so that the plants were not damaged in the cold morning air. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Jill Cervi of the City of Windsor Parks and Recreation department delivers holiday poinsettia to the Ojibway Nature Centre Monday December 9, 2013. Cervi was quick to find the front door so that the plants were not damaged in the cold morning air. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Staff Sgt. Paul Bridgeman of Windsor police during a break in a Police Act hearing on Dec. 9, 2013. (Nick Brancaccio / The Windsor Star)

Staff Sgt. Paul Bridgeman of Windsor police during a break in a Police Act hearing on Dec. 9, 2013. (Nick Brancaccio / The Windsor Star)

Staff Sgt. Paul Bridgeman of Windsor police during a break in a Police Act hearing on Dec. 9, 2013. (Nick Brancaccio / The Windsor Star)

Staff Sgt. Paul Bridgeman of Windsor police during a break in a Police Act hearing on Dec. 9, 2013. (Nick Brancaccio / The Windsor Star)

102 year-old Margaret Chamney and her neighbour Penny Gallagher are searching for Chamney's lost prayer book.  Chamney's book was accidentally thrown out. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

102 year-old Margaret Chamney and her neighbour Penny Gallagher are searching for Chamney’s lost prayer book. Chamney’s book was accidentally thrown out. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Paul Istasy of the Windsor Aquatic Club trains at the new aquatic centre in Windsor on Monday, December 9, 2013, in preparation for the provincial championships. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Paul Istasy of the Windsor Aquatic Club trains at the new aquatic centre in Windsor on Monday, December 9, 2013, in preparation for the provincial championships. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

A swimmer from the Windsor Aquatic Club practises at the new aquatic centre Monday, December 9, 2013, in preparation for the provincial championships. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

A swimmer from the Windsor Aquatic Club practises at the new aquatic centre Monday, December 9, 2013, in preparation for the provincial championships. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Paul Istasy of the Windsor Aquatic Club trains at the new aquatic centre in Windsor on Monday, December 9, 2013, in preparation for the provincial championships. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Paul Istasy of the Windsor Aquatic Club trains at the new aquatic centre in Windsor on Monday, December 9, 2013, in preparation for the provincial championships. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Paul Istasy of the Windsor Aquatic Club trains at the new aquatic centre in Windsor on Monday, December 9, 2013, in preparation for the provincial championships. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Paul Istasy of the Windsor Aquatic Club trains at the new aquatic centre in Windsor on Monday, December 9, 2013, in preparation for the provincial championships. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

WAC coach Jeff Cowan watches swimmers as they train for the provincial championships at the new Aquatic Centre in Windsor on Monday, December 9, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

WAC coach Jeff Cowan watches swimmers as they train for the provincial championships at the new Aquatic Centre in Windsor on Monday, December 9, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

WAC swimmers Andre Lanoue, from top, Alannah Driedger, Michael Gordon and Kendra Polewski practise at the new aquatic centre in Windsor on Monday, December 9, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

WAC swimmers Andre Lanoue, from top, Alannah Driedger, Michael Gordon and Kendra Polewski practise at the new aquatic centre in Windsor on Monday, December 9, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

WAC swimmers prepare for practice at the new aquatic centre in Windsor on Monday, December 9, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

WAC swimmers prepare for practice at the new aquatic centre in Windsor on Monday, December 9, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

WAC swimmers Gracey Smith practises at the new aquatic centre in Windsor on Monday, December 9, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

WAC swimmers Gracey Smith practises at the new aquatic centre in Windsor on Monday, December 9, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Delainey Johnson practises at the new aquatic centre pool in Windsor on Monday, December 9, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Delainey Johnson practises at the new aquatic centre pool in Windsor on Monday, December 9, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

WAC coach Jeff Cowan watches swimmers as they train for the provincial championships at the new Aquatic Centre in Windsor on Monday, December 9, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

WAC coach Jeff Cowan watches swimmers as they train for the provincial championships at the new Aquatic Centre in Windsor on Monday, December 9, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

A WAC swimmer practises at the new aquatic centre in Windsor on Monday, December 9, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

A WAC swimmer practises at the new aquatic centre in Windsor on Monday, December 9, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Delainey Johnson practises at the new aquatic centre pool in Windsor on Monday, December 9, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Delainey Johnson practises at the new aquatic centre pool in Windsor on Monday, December 9, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Paul Istasy of the Windsor Aquatic Club trains at the new aquatic centre in Windsor on Monday, December 9, 2013, in preparation for the provincial championships. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Paul Istasy of the Windsor Aquatic Club trains at the new aquatic centre in Windsor on Monday, December 9, 2013, in preparation for the provincial championships. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Spitfires athletic therapist Joey Garland, right, works with Brady Vail, left, and Austin Brassard last year.   (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Spitfires athletic therapist Joey Garland, right, works with Brady Vail, left, and Austin Brassard last year. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 Irek Kusmierczyk is greeted by Councillor Ed Sleiman after winning the Ward 7 byelection at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Monday, December 9, 2013.                  (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Irek Kusmierczyk is greeted by Councillor Ed Sleiman after winning the Ward 7 byelection at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Monday, December 9, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Irek Kusmierczyk smiles as he talks to Mayor Eddie Francis  on the phone after winning the Ward 7 byelection at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Monday, December 9, 2013.                  (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Irek Kusmierczyk smiles as he talks to Mayor Eddie Francis on the phone after winning the Ward 7 byelection at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Monday, December 9, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

 Irek Kusmierczyk smiles as he talks to Mayor Eddie Francis  on the phone after winning the Ward 7 byelection at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Monday, December 9, 2013.    (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Irek Kusmierczyk smiles as he talks to Mayor Eddie Francis on the phone after winning the Ward 7 byelection at the WFCU Centre in Windsor on Monday, December 9, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Campaign supporters watch from a table at the WFCU Centre in Windsor as the Ward 7 results are announced on Monday, December 9, 2013.  (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Campaign supporters watch from a table at the WFCU Centre in Windsor as the Ward 7 results are announced on Monday, December 9, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Election signs sit on a table at the WFCU Centre in Windsor after the Ward 7 results were announced on Monday, December 9, 2013.  (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Election signs sit on a table at the WFCU Centre in Windsor after the Ward 7 results were announced on Monday, December 9, 2013. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)


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 Windsor police investigate a shooting, Tues. Dec. 10, 2013, at a fourplex at 818 Langlois Ave. in Windsor, Ont. A man was shot at one of the lower units Mon. Dec. 9, 2013, at approximately 9:30 p.m. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor police investigate a shooting, Tues. Dec. 10, 2013, at a fourplex at 818 Langlois Ave. in Windsor, Ont. A man was shot at one of the lower units Mon. Dec. 9, 2013, at approximately 9:30 p.m. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A Windsor police cruiser sits in front of a fourplex at 818 Langlois Ave. in Windsor, Ont. A man was shot at one of the lower units Mon. Dec. 9, 2013, at approximately 9:30 p.m. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A Windsor police cruiser sits in front of a fourplex at 818 Langlois Ave. in Windsor, Ont. A man was shot at one of the lower units Mon. Dec. 9, 2013, at approximately 9:30 p.m. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor police detectives speak to a resident, Tues. Dec. 10, 2013, at a fourplex at 818 Langlois Ave. in Windsor, Ont. A man was shot at one of the lower units Mon. Dec. 9, 2013, at approximately 9:30 p.m. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor police detectives speak to a resident, Tues. Dec. 10, 2013, at a fourplex at 818 Langlois Ave. in Windsor, Ont. A man was shot at one of the lower units Mon. Dec. 9, 2013, at approximately 9:30 p.m. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor police investigate a shooting, Tues. Dec. 10, 2013, at a fourplex at 818 Langlois Ave. in Windsor, Ont. A man was shot at one of the lower units Mon. Dec. 9, 2013, at approximately 9:30 p.m. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star

Windsor police investigate a shooting, Tues. Dec. 10, 2013, at a fourplex at 818 Langlois Ave. in Windsor, Ont. A man was shot at one of the lower units Mon. Dec. 9, 2013, at approximately 9:30 p.m. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star

Two bullet holes are shown in a door, Tues. Dec. 10, 2013, at a fourplex at 818 Langlois Ave. in Windsor, Ont. A man was shot at one of the lower units Mon. Dec. 9, 2013, at approximately 9:30 p.m. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Two bullet holes are shown in a door, Tues. Dec. 10, 2013, at a fourplex at 818 Langlois Ave. in Windsor, Ont. A man was shot at one of the lower units Mon. Dec. 9, 2013, at approximately 9:30 p.m. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor police investigate a shooting, Tues. Dec. 10, 2013, at a fourplex at 818 Langlois Ave. in Windsor, Ont. A man was shot at one of the lower units Mon. Dec. 9, 2013, at approximately 9:30 p.m. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor police investigate a shooting, Tues. Dec. 10, 2013, at a fourplex at 818 Langlois Ave. in Windsor, Ont. A man was shot at one of the lower units Mon. Dec. 9, 2013, at approximately 9:30 p.m. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Chef Vincenzo Del Duca displays his fish stew which is a southern Italian dish that is often served at Christmas. (DAN JANISSE / The Windsor Star)

Chef Vincenzo Del Duca displays his fish stew which is a southern Italian dish that is often served at Christmas. (DAN JANISSE / The Windsor Star)

Chef Vincenzo Del Duca's fish stew. (DAN JANISSE / The Windsor Star)

Chef Vincenzo Del Duca’s fish stew. (DAN JANISSE / The Windsor Star)

Professional pastry chef Pascal Tenthorey recently launched a pastry catering business after years working at Caesars Windsor. He specializes in yule logs and more complex pastries. He's shown recently at his Tecumseh business with one of his yule logs.   (DAN JANISSE / The Windsor Star)

Professional pastry chef Pascal Tenthorey recently launched a pastry catering business after years working at Caesars Windsor. He specializes in yule logs and more complex pastries. He’s shown recently at his Tecumseh business with one of his yule logs. (DAN JANISSE / The Windsor Star)

Windsor mayor Eddie Francis speaks Tues. Dec. 10, 2013, during a media conference in Windsor, Ont. regarding restructuring of the Windsor Fire and Rescue Services. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor mayor Eddie Francis speaks Tues. Dec. 10, 2013, during a media conference in Windsor, Ont. regarding restructuring of the Windsor Fire and Rescue Services. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor mayor Eddie Francis (R) speaks Tues. Dec. 10, 2013, during a media conference in Windsor, Ont. regarding restructuring of the Windsor Fire and Rescue Services as chief Bruce Montone looks on. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor mayor Eddie Francis (R) speaks Tues. Dec. 10, 2013, during a media conference in Windsor, Ont. regarding restructuring of the Windsor Fire and Rescue Services as chief Bruce Montone looks on. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Fire and Rescue Services Chief Bruce Montone speaks Tues. Dec. 10, 2013, during a media conference in Windsor, Ont. regarding restructuring of the department. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Fire and Rescue Services Chief Bruce Montone speaks Tues. Dec. 10, 2013, during a media conference in Windsor, Ont. regarding restructuring of the department. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor mayor Eddie Francis takes a question Tues. Dec. 10, 2013, during a media conference in Windsor, Ont. regarding restructuring of the Windsor Fire and Rescue Services. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor mayor Eddie Francis takes a question Tues. Dec. 10, 2013, during a media conference in Windsor, Ont. regarding restructuring of the Windsor Fire and Rescue Services. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Fire and Rescue Services Chief Bruce Montone speaks Tues. Dec. 10, 2013, during a media conference in Windsor, Ont. regarding restructuring of the department. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Fire and Rescue Services Chief Bruce Montone speaks Tues. Dec. 10, 2013, during a media conference in Windsor, Ont. regarding restructuring of the department. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Irek Kusmierczyk, newly elected Ward 7 councillor, picks up his campaign signs in Forest Glade and meets with the public and media around the city, Tuesday December 10, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Irek Kusmierczyk, newly elected Ward 7 councillor, picks up his campaign signs in Forest Glade and meets with the public and media around the city, Tuesday December 10, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Irek Kusmierczyk, Ward 7 councillor, picks up his campaign signs in Forest Glade and meets with the public and media around the city, Tuesday December 10, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Irek Kusmierczyk, Ward 7 councillor, picks up his campaign signs in Forest Glade and meets with the public and media around the city, Tuesday December 10, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 Irek Kusmierczyk hit the ground running after being elected councillor in Ward 7.  Kusmierczyk was busy answering phone calls and picking up his campaign signs in Forest Glade.  In photo, Kusmierczyk hops out his car to meet the media, Tuesday December 10, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Irek Kusmierczyk hit the ground running after being elected councillor in Ward 7. Kusmierczyk was busy answering phone calls and picking up his campaign signs in Forest Glade. In photo, Kusmierczyk hops out his car to meet the media, Tuesday December 10, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Lorraine Koski, 91, poses with Sparky of Windsor Fire Services as firefighters collect an "unbelievable amount" of new, unwrapped toys from residents and staff at Chartwell Oak Park Terrace on North Service Road, Tuesday December 10, 2013.  Donated toys are earmarked for needy families during the holidays. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Lorraine Koski, 91, poses with Sparky of Windsor Fire Services as firefighters collect an “unbelievable amount” of new, unwrapped toys from residents and staff at Chartwell Oak Park Terrace on North Service Road, Tuesday December 10, 2013. Donated toys are earmarked for needy families during the holidays. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Nellie Paley, 95, gives Sparky a kiss and a hug after Windsor firefighters collected an "unbelievable amount" of new, unwrapped toys from residents and staff at Chartwell Oak Park Terrace on North Service Road, Tuesday December 10, 2013.  Toys for Sparky's Toy Drive are earmarked for needy families during the holidays.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Nellie Paley, 95, gives Sparky a kiss and a hug after Windsor firefighters collected an “unbelievable amount” of new, unwrapped toys from residents and staff at Chartwell Oak Park Terrace on North Service Road, Tuesday December 10, 2013. Toys for Sparky’s Toy Drive are earmarked for needy families during the holidays. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Connie Filice, sales and marketing manager at Chartwell Oak Park Terrace, assists Windsor firefighters and Sparky as they collect an "unbelievable amount" of new, unwrapped toys from residents and staff at Oak Park Terrace on North Service Road, Tuesday December 10, 2013. The toy donations were greatly appreciated by firefighters who thanked residents and loaded the gifts, which are earmarked for needy families.  Sparky hung around and happily took photos with residents.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Connie Filice, sales and marketing manager at Chartwell Oak Park Terrace, assists Windsor firefighters and Sparky as they collect an “unbelievable amount” of new, unwrapped toys from residents and staff at Oak Park Terrace on North Service Road, Tuesday December 10, 2013. The toy donations were greatly appreciated by firefighters who thanked residents and loaded the gifts, which are earmarked for needy families. Sparky hung around and happily took photos with residents. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighters Sparky helps Kay Currothers, left, as firefighters collect an "unbelievable amount" of toys from residents and staff at Chartwell Oak Park Terrace on North Service Road, Tuesday December 10, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighters Sparky helps Kay Currothers, left, as firefighters collect an “unbelievable amount” of toys from residents and staff at Chartwell Oak Park Terrace on North Service Road, Tuesday December 10, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Exterior of the Windsor Fire Station 5 on Cabana Road west in Windsor, Ontario on Dec. 10, 2013.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Exterior of the Windsor Fire Station 5 on Cabana Road west in Windsor, Ontario on Dec. 10, 2013. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

A crane is seen near the Herb Gray Parkway near Cabana Road on December 10, 2013 in Windsor, Ontario.   (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

A crane is seen near the Herb Gray Parkway near Cabana Road on December 10, 2013 in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

 Students from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School in Windsor hold copies of The St. Clair College/ Incredible Conduit #1 comic book at the south Windsor school in Windsor, Ontario on December 10, 2013.   The comic book was launched at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Catholic School to promote literacy  and included a discussion about the importance of going to school.(JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Students from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School in Windsor hold copies of The St. Clair College/ Incredible Conduit #1 comic book at the south Windsor school in Windsor, Ontario on December 10, 2013. The comic book was launched at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Catholic School to promote literacy and included a discussion about the importance of going to school.(JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

 Tony Gray, illustrator and colourist for the St. Clair College/Incredible Conduit #1 comic book signs autographs for students a Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School in Windsor, Ontario on December 10, 2013.   The comic book for St. Clair College  written by Michael Michalski, and artist Tony Gray was launched at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School to promote literacy and the importance of reading and to send a message about the importance of going to school. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Tony Gray, illustrator and colourist for the St. Clair College/Incredible Conduit #1 comic book signs autographs for students a Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School in Windsor, Ontario on December 10, 2013. The comic book for St. Clair College written by Michael Michalski, and artist Tony Gray was launched at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School to promote literacy and the importance of reading and to send a message about the importance of going to school. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

 Michael Michalski, and artist Tony Gray  hold a copy of The Incredible Conduit #1 comic book at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School in Windsor, Ontario on December 10, 2013.   The comic book for St. Clair College was launched at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School to promote literacy and the importance of reading and included a discussion about the importance of going to school.(JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Michael Michalski, and artist Tony Gray hold a copy of The Incredible Conduit #1 comic book at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School in Windsor, Ontario on December 10, 2013. The comic book for St. Clair College was launched at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School to promote literacy and the importance of reading and included a discussion about the importance of going to school.(JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Essex's Tyler Scott, right, is checked by Amherstburg's Jordan Luciw at the Essex Centre Sports Complex.       (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Essex’s Tyler Scott, right, is checked by Amherstburg’s Jordan Luciw at the Essex Centre Sports Complex. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

 Melissa Andrade gives Ron Jones a tour of her group project at the University of Windsor on Tuesday, December 10, 2013. Students completed and presented their vision for vacant properties in the West End.                   (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Melissa Andrade gives Ron Jones a tour of her group project at the University of Windsor on Tuesday, December 10, 2013. Students completed and presented their vision for vacant properties in the West End. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Melissa Andrade gives Mary Ann Cuderman, left, a tour of her group project at the University of Windsor on Tuesday, December 10, 2013. Students completed and presented their vision for vacant properties in the West End.                   (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Melissa Andrade gives Mary Ann Cuderman, left, a tour of her group project at the University of Windsor on Tuesday, December 10, 2013. Students completed and presented their vision for vacant properties in the West End. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Express forward Chris Commons answers questions during a news conference at the Holiday Inn Select in March. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Express forward Chris Commons answers questions during a news conference at the Holiday Inn Select in March. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Cameron Chevalier shows off the scars on his arm from a snake bite he received back in September at his home in LaSalle on Tuesday, December 10, 2013. Chevalier was bitten by a Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake but hospital staff didn't consider the snake while treating him. A simple blood test would have show the venom.                  (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Cameron Chevalier shows off the scars on his arm from a snake bite he received back in September at his home in LaSalle on Tuesday, December 10, 2013. Chevalier was bitten by a Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake but hospital staff didn’t consider the snake while treating him. A simple blood test would have show the venom. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

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Rhoda Taylor mans the Salvation Army kettle at the Zhers store at Tecumseh and Lauzon in Windsor, Ont. on Wed. Dec. 11, 2013. After receiving complaints about the use of the traditional bells, she was forced to participate in the Christmas season fundraiser without them. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Rhoda Taylor mans the Salvation Army kettle at the Zhers store at Tecumseh and Lauzon in Windsor, Ont. on Wed. Dec. 11, 2013. After receiving complaints about the use of the traditional bells, she was forced to participate in the Christmas season fundraiser without them. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Coco the parrot is back at Corbrets Pet Shop after the pet was stolen recently. He is shown at the Windsor, Ont. store on Wed. Dec. 11, 2013. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Coco the parrot is back at Corbrets Pet Shop after the pet was stolen recently. He is shown at the Windsor, Ont. store on Wed. Dec. 11, 2013. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Corbrets Pet Shop manager Cory Drouillard is happy to have Coco the parrot back after the pet was stolen recently. He poses, Wed. Dec. 11, 2103, at the Windsor, Ont. store with the orange-winged amazon. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star) (

Corbrets Pet Shop manager Cory Drouillard is happy to have Coco the parrot back after the pet was stolen recently. He poses, Wed. Dec. 11, 2103, at the Windsor, Ont. store with the orange-winged amazon. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star) (

 Rose Wood poses with a portable defibrillator unit Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, at the WFCU Centre in Windsor, Ont. Wood, a part-time employee at the arena used such a device to save a recreational hockey player's life Friday evening. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Rose Wood poses with a portable defibrillator unit Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, at the WFCU Centre in Windsor, Ont. Wood, a part-time employee at the arena used such a device to save a recreational hockey player’s life Friday evening. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Steve Ferry, left, and Christian Steingraber celebrate a goal against Guelph. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Steve Ferry, left, and Christian Steingraber celebrate a goal against Guelph. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

 Shannor Allard of Canada Post delivers mail to doorsteps on Thompson Avenue in Riverside Wednesday December 11, 2013.  The days of having door to door mail delivery is being phased out according to Canada Post.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Shannor Allard of Canada Post delivers mail to doorsteps on Thompson Avenue in Riverside Wednesday December 11, 2013. The days of having door to door mail delivery is being phased out according to Canada Post. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 Shannor Allard of Canada Post delivers mail to a doorstep on Thompson Avenue in Riverside Wednesday December 11, 2013.  The days of having door to door delivery may be a phased out according to Canada Post.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Shannor Allard of Canada Post delivers mail to a doorstep on Thompson Avenue in Riverside Wednesday December 11, 2013. The days of having door to door delivery may be a phased out according to Canada Post. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Striking Red Cross workers in Windsor on Dec. 11, 2013. (TwitPic: Nick Brancaccio/The Windsor Star)

Striking Red Cross workers in Windsor on Dec. 11, 2013. (TwitPic: Nick Brancaccio/The Windsor Star)

Striking Red Cross workers in Windsor on Dec. 11, 2013. (TwitPic: Nick Brancaccio/The Windsor Star)

Striking Red Cross workers in Windsor on Dec. 11, 2013. (TwitPic: Nick Brancaccio/The Windsor Star)

 Striking Red Cross Care Partners (RCCP) including chief steward Millie Hickson, right, on the picket line during a noon hour rally on Grand Marais Road East  December 11, 2013.  Other unions joined picketers and showed their support. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Striking Red Cross Care Partners (RCCP) including chief steward Millie Hickson, right, on the picket line during a noon hour rally on Grand Marais Road East December 11, 2013. Other unions joined picketers and showed their support. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 Striking Red Cross Care Partners (RCCP) Olga Corra, left, Fran Martens and Millie Hickson, had plenty of energy on the picket line on Grand Marais Road East  December 11, 2013. Strikers were buoyed by support from Canfor members and teachers' union representative during a noon hour rally. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Striking Red Cross Care Partners (RCCP) Olga Corra, left, Fran Martens and Millie Hickson, had plenty of energy on the picket line on Grand Marais Road East December 11, 2013. Strikers were buoyed by support from Canfor members and teachers’ union representative during a noon hour rally. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Charlie Diemer, on July 5, 2010, is founder of Woodslee Credit Union. The well-known dairy farmer died Dec. 8, 2013 at the age of 94. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Charlie Diemer, on July 5, 2010, is founder of Woodslee Credit Union. The well-known dairy farmer died Dec. 8, 2013 at the age of 94. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 Area resident Edward Oleksiuk, left, speaks with Eha Naylor, Hanna Ibrahim and Kevin Warner, right, all of Windsor Essex Mobility Group during an open house/information meeting dealing with the proposed Windsor Essex Parkway held at Ciociaro Club of Windsor  May 18, 2011.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Area resident Edward Oleksiuk, left, speaks with Eha Naylor, Hanna Ibrahim and Kevin Warner, right, all of Windsor Essex Mobility Group during an open house/information meeting dealing with the proposed Windsor Essex Parkway held at Ciociaro Club of Windsor May 18, 2011. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

St. Anne's Ashley Maitre, right, scores against Villanova goaltender Alessandra Ceccacci in first peirod action at Tecumseh Arena Wednesday December 11, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

St. Anne’s Ashley Maitre, right, scores against Villanova goaltender Alessandra Ceccacci in first peirod action at Tecumseh Arena Wednesday December 11, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Villanova's Olivia Giannotti, left, deflects a pass from St. Anne's Kylene Dupuis in high school girls hockey action from Tecumseh Arena Wednesday December 11, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Villanova’s Olivia Giannotti, left, deflects a pass from St. Anne’s Kylene Dupuis in high school girls hockey action from Tecumseh Arena Wednesday December 11, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

St. Anne's Kylene Dupuis, right, looks for an opening against Villanova goaltender Alessandra Ceccacci, left, as Wildcat Julia Pignanelli follows the play at Tecumseh Arena Wednesday December 11, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

St. Anne’s Kylene Dupuis, right, looks for an opening against Villanova goaltender Alessandra Ceccacci, left, as Wildcat Julia Pignanelli follows the play at Tecumseh Arena Wednesday December 11, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

St. Anne's Taylor Reaume, left, is tripped up by Villanova's Lauren Jedlinski at Tecumseh Arena in girls high school hockey action Wednesday December 11, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

St. Anne’s Taylor Reaume, left, is tripped up by Villanova’s Lauren Jedlinski at Tecumseh Arena in girls high school hockey action Wednesday December 11, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Villanova's Taylor Conte, right, shields the puck against St. Anne's Ashley Maitre at Tecumseh Arena in girls high school hockey action Wednesday December 11, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Villanova’s Taylor Conte, right, shields the puck against St. Anne’s Ashley Maitre at Tecumseh Arena in girls high school hockey action Wednesday December 11, 2013. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 Wyandotte Street east between George Avenue and Cadillac Street in Windsor, Ontario on December 11, 2013. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Wyandotte Street east between George Avenue and Cadillac Street in Windsor, Ontario on December 11, 2013. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

  Brook Brignall, 50, during the  Survivor's Day ceremony was held at the Civic and Education Centre in  Essex, Ontario on December 11, 2013.   Brignall was saved by Windsor police after a cardiac arrest while stopped at a traffic light. Windsor Fire,   Windsor-Essex EMS paramedics all assisted in saving his life. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Brook Brignall, 50, during the Survivor’s Day ceremony was held at the Civic and Education Centre in Essex, Ontario on December 11, 2013. Brignall was saved by Windsor police after a cardiac arrest while stopped at a traffic light. Windsor Fire, Windsor-Essex EMS paramedics all assisted in saving his life. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

 Anthony di-Domenico, centre holds back tears while thanking Windsor-Essex EMS paramedics Giselle Bacon, left, and Wendy Willis, for helping save his life after he collapsed while jogging.  The Survivor's Day ceremony was held at the Civic and Education Centre in  Essex, Ontario on December 11, 2013.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Anthony di-Domenico, centre holds back tears while thanking Windsor-Essex EMS paramedics Giselle Bacon, left, and Wendy Willis, for helping save his life after he collapsed while jogging. The Survivor’s Day ceremony was held at the Civic and Education Centre in Essex, Ontario on December 11, 2013. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Sean Sawyer, left, gets a hug from Rose Wood during the  Survivor's Day ceremony was held at the Civic and Education Centre in  Essex, Ontario on December 11, 2013.  Rose Wood used a defibrillator to restart his heart after he suffered a heart attack during a hockey game at the WFCU Centre.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Sean Sawyer, left, gets a hug from Rose Wood during the Survivor’s Day ceremony was held at the Civic and Education Centre in Essex, Ontario on December 11, 2013. Rose Wood used a defibrillator to restart his heart after he suffered a heart attack during a hockey game at the WFCU Centre. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

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