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Patient Elmer Ames, 85, works on grasping skills with the help of occupational therapist Lisa Reshwen, left, at Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare, Tayfour Campus Friday April 11, 2014. Physiatrists are part of the rehab team. See story by Brian Cross. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star) Mixed martial arts fighter Randa Markos during a workout at Maximum Training Centre in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star) Border City Brawlers jammer French VanKilla (left) tries to move passed the pack in a roller derby bout against the Fergus Feims at Adie Knox Herman Arena Saturday, April 19, 2014. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star) A Parishioner prays during Easter mass at St. Alphonsus church on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star) Elise Stammler, 10, is pictured at her home, Saturday, April 19, 2014, with the hair she and five others had cut in order to raise money for Aubri Andre, 7, who is battling a rare form of Leukemia.  Stammler raised a total of $910 for Aubri.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star) Customers shop for records at Dr. Disc during the 7th annual Record Store Day, Saturday, April 19, 2014.  Record Store Day is celebrated at record stores world wide.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star) Caiden Sharpe, 3, visits with the Easter Bunny during the Easter Eggstravaganza at Willistead Park, Saturday, April 19, 2014.  The event was put on by the Friends of Willistead and included egg decorating, an egg and spoon race, a scavenger hunt and an Easter egg hunt.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star) The conductor leads the band during Parkwood Gospel Temple’s 73rd production The Voice, a musical drama, Friday, April 18, 2014. The Voice will also be performed on Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20 starting at 7 p.m. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star) A traffic light pole rests on the hood of a Dodge Dakota at the intersection of Grand Marais Rd. East and Central Ave. Friday, April 18, 2014.  The driver of the vehicle was taken into custody on unrelated outstanding warrants.  No one was injured in the crash.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star) Hunter Bondy, 11, pictured at his home Friday, April 18, 2014, is the first National Honorary Chair for this year's Walk Now for Autism.  Bondy's first major public appearance will be throwing out the first pitch at this Thursday's Toronto Blue Jays game.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star) Cyclists make thier way along Windsor's riverfront on a beautiful sunny Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star) Border City Brawlers All Stars Holly Hox (left) and Traumasaurus get set before the whistle in a roller derby bout against the Fergus Feims at Adie Knox Herman Arena Saturday, April 19, 2014. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star) Rev. Nicolas Mauro Iko leads Easter mass at St. Alphonsus church on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star) A cyclist and a rollerblader make their way along Windsor's riverfront on a beautiful sunny Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star) Fergus Feims' Erin Hudson, also known as Crazy Squirrel, skates ahead of the pack in a roller derby bout against Windsor's Border City Brawlers at Adie Knox Herman Arena Saturday, April 19, 2014. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star) Parishioners attend Easter mass at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star) EMS paramedics take an 8-year old boy who was struck by a car on the 1300 block of George Ave. to the hospital, Sunday, April 20, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star) Records for sale are on display at Dr. Disc on the 7th annual Record Store Day, Saturday, April 19, 2014.  Record Store Day is celebrated at record stores world wide.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star) Tommy Pogue, 2, is all smiles after finding an egg during the Easter Eggstravaganza at Willistead Park, Saturday, April 19, 2014.  The event was put on by the Friends of Willistead and included egg decorating, an egg and spoon race, a scavenger hunt and an Easter egg hunt.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star) Bryce Hope portrays Jesus on the cross during Parkwood Gospel Temple’s 73rd production The Voice, a musical drama, Friday, April 18, 2014. The Voice will also be performed on Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20 starting at 7 p.m. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star) Border City Brawlers captain Bloody White moves behind her opponent in a roller derby bout against the Fergus Feims at Adie Knox Herman Arena Saturday, April 19, 2014. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star) A Parishioner prays during Easter mass at St. Alphonsus church on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star) Daniel Craig, 23, browses for records at Dr. Disc on the 7th annual Record Store Day, Saturday, April 19, 2014.  Record Store Day is celebrated at record stores world wide.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star) Olivia, 7, leads the pack on a scavenger hunt during the Easter Eggstravaganza at Willistead Park, Saturday, April 19, 2014.  The event was put on by the Friends of Willistead and included egg decorating, an egg and spoon race, a scavenger hunt and an Easter egg hunt.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star) Bryce Hope, centre, portrays Jesus during the Last Supper with his disciples during Parkwood Gospel Temple’s 73rd production The Voice, a musical drama, Friday, April 18, 2014. The Voice will also be performed on Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20 starting at 7 p.m (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star) A traffic light pole rests on the hood of a Dodge Dakota at the intersection of Grand Marais Rd. East and Central Ave. Friday, April 18, 2014.  The driver of the vehicle was taken into custody on unrelated outstanding warrants.  No one was injured in the crash.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star) Maya Ayoub, 4, from Windsor, wears her bunny ears on the Caterpillar ride at Colasanti's Easter Egg-stravaganza, Friday, April 18, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star) Patient Elmer Ames, 85, works on his range of motion with the help of occupational therapist Lisa Reshwen, right, in the rehabilitation unit at Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare, Tayfour Campus Friday April 11, 2014.  Physiatrists are also part of the team. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star) Border City Brawlers All Stars jammer and pivot Holly Hox moves with the pack in a roller derby bout against the Fergus Feims at Adie Knox Herman Arena Saturday, April 19, 2014. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star) Deacon Gerard Charette takes part in Easter mass at St. Alphonsus church on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star) Records for sale are on display at Dr. Disc on the 7th annual Record Store Day, Saturday, April 19, 2014.  Record Store Day is celebrated at record stores world wide.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star) Scarlett Lyons, 3, makes an Easter necklace during the Easter Eggstravaganza at Willistead Park, Saturday, April 19, 2014.  The event was put on by the Friends of Willistead and included egg decorating, an egg and spoon race, a scavenger hunt and an Easter egg hunt.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star) Bryce Hope portrays Jesus on the cross during Parkwood Gospel Temple’s 73rd production The Voice, a musical drama, Friday, April 18, 2014. The Voice will also be performed on Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20 starting at 7 p.m. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star) Maya Ayoub, 4, from Windsor, wears her bunny ears on the Caterpillar ride at Colasanti's Easter Egg-stravaganza, Friday, April 18, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star) A traffic light pole rests on the hood of a Dodge Dakota at the intersection of Grand Marais Rd. East and Central Ave. Friday, April 18, 2014.  The driver of the vehicle was taken into custody on unrelated outstanding warrants.  No one was injured in the crash.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star) Border City Brawlers E-Val (left) and captain Bloody White moves with the pack in a roller derby bout against the Fergus Feims at Adie Knox Herman Arena Saturday, April 19, 2014. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star) Father William Riegel, left, and Deacon Paul Bezaire bless the congregation with new waters of baptism duringEaster mass at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star) Customers shop for records at Dr. Disc on the 7th annual Record Store Day, Saturday, April 19, 2014.  Record Store Day is celebrated at record stores world wide.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star) Ryder Soulliere, 6, takes part in an egg and spoon race at the Easter Eggstravaganza at Willistead Park, Saturday, April 19, 2014.  The event was put on by the Friends of Willistead and included egg decorating, an egg and spoon race, a scavenger hunt and an Easter egg hunt.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star) Bryce Hope, centre portraying Jesus, stands with the choir during Parkwood Gospel Temple’s 73rd production The Voice, a musical drama, Friday, April 18, 2014. The Voice will also be performed on Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20 starting at 7 p.m (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star) Tanishka Sodhi, 6, has her face painted for Easter by Karen Lessard, left, at Colasanti's Easter Egg-stravaganza, Friday, April 18, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star) Border City Brawlers All Stars jammer and pivot Holly Hox moves with the pack in a roller derby bout against the Fergus Feims at Adie Knox Herman Arena Saturday, April 19, 2014. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star) Father William Riegel, left, and Deacon Paul Bezaire bless the congregation with new waters of baptism duringEaster mass at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star) Bryce Hope, centre, portrays Jesus during the Last Supper with his disciples during Parkwood Gospel Temple’s 73rd production The Voice, a musical drama, Friday, April 18, 2014. The Voice will also be performed on Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20 starting at 7 p.m (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star) Pixie Lang, 4, from Essex, sits with the Easter Bunny at Colasanti's Easter Egg-stravaganza, Friday, April 18, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star) Mixed martial artist Randa Markos throws a punch during a workout at Maximum Training Centre in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star) Jen Lenhart leads the congregation through song during Easter mass at Heritage Park Alliance Church on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star) Rev. Nicolas Mauro Iko leads Easter mass at St. Alphonsus church on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star) A young girl looks for eggs during the Easter egg hunt at the Easter Eggstravaganza at Willistead Park, Saturday, April 19, 2014.  The event was put on by the Friends of Willistead and included egg decorating, an egg and spoon race, a scavenger hunt and an Easter egg hunt.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star) Parishioners attend Easter mass at St. Alphonsus church on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star) Jen Lenhart, left, leads the congregation through song during Easter mass at Heritage Park Alliance Church on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star) Elise Stammler, 10, is pictured at her home, Saturday, April 19, 2014, with the hair she and five others had cut in order to raise money for Aubri Andre, 7, who is battling a rare form of Leukemia.  Stammler raised a total of $910 for Aubri.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star) Rev. Nicolas Mauro Iko leads Easter mass at St. Alphonsus church on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star) Larry Desrosiers soaks up the sun at Alexander park on a sunny Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

 


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Windsor in Pictures: April 21, 2014

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

Anna Guenther is shown Thurs. April 17, 2014, at the Eastwood Public School in Forest Glade. Seven years ago about how she was kicked out of her house by her parents because she wanted to finish high school. Anna is now weeks from graduating from the University of Windsor's teachers college. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Anna Guenther is shown Thurs. April 17, 2014, at the Eastwood Public School in Forest Glade. Seven years ago about how she was kicked out of her house by her parents because she wanted to finish high school. Anna is now weeks from graduating from the University of Windsor’s teachers college. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Anna Guenther (L) works with grade 5 students Raya Mazhar and Camerin Schroeder on Thurs. April 17, 2014, at the Eastwood Public School in Forest Glade. Seven years ago about how she was kicked out of her house by her parents because she wanted to finish high school. Anna is now weeks from graduating from the University of Windsor's teachers college. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Anna Guenther (L) works with grade 5 students Raya Mazhar and Camerin Schroeder on Thurs. April 17, 2014, at the Eastwood Public School in Forest Glade. Seven years ago about how she was kicked out of her house by her parents because she wanted to finish high school. Anna is now weeks from graduating from the University of Windsor’s teachers college. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Chrysler and Dodge minivans are lined up at a holding yard at Central and Grand Marais Road east in Windsor on April 21, 2014. The locally-made minivans ranked 31 and 34 in the Made In America survey.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Chrysler and Dodge minivans are lined up at a holding yard at Central and Grand Marais Road east in Windsor on April 21, 2014. The locally-made minivans ranked 31 and 34 in the Made In America survey. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Chrysler and Dodge minivans are lined up at a holding yard at Central and Grand Marais Road east in Windsor, Ontario on April 21, 2014.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Chrysler and Dodge minivans are lined up at a holding yard at Central and Grand Marais Road east in Windsor, Ontario on April 21, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor small business owner Mirza Baig in 2013. (Jason Kryk / The Windsor Star)

Windsor small business owner Mirza Baig in 2013. (Jason Kryk / The Windsor Star)

St. Clair College presents Jesus Christ Superstar with performances on April 23,24,25,26, 2014.  L to R,  Josh Mercado as Peter, Mark Gallagher as Jesus, Angela Zieleniewski as Mary Magdelan and Andrew Meloche as Judas in back.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

St. Clair College presents Jesus Christ Superstar with performances on April 23,24,25,26, 2014. L to R, Josh Mercado as Peter, Mark Gallagher as Jesus, Angela Zieleniewski as Mary Magdelan and Andrew Meloche as Judas in back. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Hoda ElMaraghy (left) and Waguih ElMaraghy are seen in their lab with some students at the University of Windsor Engineering building in Windsor on Monday, April 21, 2014.                    (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Hoda ElMaraghy (left) and Waguih ElMaraghy are seen in their lab with some students at the University of Windsor Engineering building in Windsor on Monday, April 21, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

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Windsor in Pictures: April 22, 2014

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

 Janice Kaffer, left, vice president clinical services and Maria Campagna, vice president and CFO operations, both with Hotel-Dieu Grace Heathcare, check the progress of a new, 30-bed hospital unit following a funding announcement by MPP Teresa Piruzza Tuesday April 22, 2014.  The Reactivation/Rehabilitation (REACT) Unit will receive $8.25 million from the province to assist with planning, design and implementation. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Janice Kaffer, left, vice president clinical services and Maria Campagna, vice president and CFO operations, both with Hotel-Dieu Grace Heathcare, check the progress of a new, 30-bed hospital unit following a funding announcement by MPP Teresa Piruzza Tuesday April 22, 2014. The Reactivation/Rehabilitation (REACT) Unit will receive $8.25 million from the province to assist with planning, design and implementation. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Bust of Rt. Hon. Herb Gray stands at Dieppe Park, Tuesday April 22, 2014.  Mr. Gray served Windsor West citizens from 1962 until 2002 and was elected member of parliament 13 consecutive times. Mr. Gray also served with International Joint Commission. Gray, 82, died yesterday in Ottawa.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Bust of Rt. Hon. Herb Gray stands at Dieppe Park, Tuesday April 22, 2014. Mr. Gray served Windsor West citizens from 1962 until 2002 and was elected member of parliament 13 consecutive times. Mr. Gray also served with International Joint Commission. Gray, 82, died yesterday in Ottawa. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Jill Mailloux of International Joint Commission, glances at a bust of Rt. Hon. Herb Gray at Dieppe Park, Tuesday April 22, 2014.  Mr. Gray served Windsor West citizens from 1962 until 2002 and was elected member of parliament 13 consecutive times. Mr. Gray also served with International Joint Commission. Gray, 82, died yesterday in Ottawa.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Jill Mailloux of International Joint Commission, glances at a bust of Rt. Hon. Herb Gray at Dieppe Park, Tuesday April 22, 2014. Mr. Gray served Windsor West citizens from 1962 until 2002 and was elected member of parliament 13 consecutive times. Mr. Gray also served with International Joint Commission. Gray, 82, died yesterday in Ottawa. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

MPP Teresa Piruzza announces $8.25 million in funding for a new hospital unit at Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare on Prince Road on Tuesday. (NICK BRANCACCIO / The Windsor Star)

MPP Teresa Piruzza announces $8.25 million in funding for a new hospital unit at Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare on Prince Road on Tuesday. (NICK BRANCACCIO / The Windsor Star)

Patient Robert Graham is assisted by physiotherapist Carlo Giovanatti at Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare on Tuesday. MPP Teresa Piruzza attended the Prince Road facility to announce $8.25 million in funding for a new hospital unit to help get patients home quicker.  (NICK BRANCACCIO / The Windsor Star)

Patient Robert Graham is assisted by physiotherapist Carlo Giovanatti at Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare on Tuesday. MPP Teresa Piruzza attended the Prince Road facility to announce $8.25 million in funding for a new hospital unit to help get patients home quicker. (NICK BRANCACCIO / The Windsor Star)

Peter Penner, centre, and his wife Anna Penner, right, take their 11 children to the passport office on Ouellette Avenue on a beautiful afternoon Tuesday April 22, 2014.  The local passport office has been quite busy recently, five years following the manditory requirment for travelers. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Peter Penner, centre, and his wife Anna Penner, right, take their 11 children to the passport office on Ouellette Avenue on a beautiful afternoon Tuesday April 22, 2014. The local passport office has been quite busy recently, five years following the manditory requirment for travelers. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Historical Society and the city of Windsor teamed up to move the WW1 memorial in Memorial Park. The Memorial which lists the names of 837 men and women from the area who died in the First World War had been vandalized when it was inside the park past the gates. Larry Costello, from the WHS is reflected Tuesday, April 22, 2014, in the memorial on Ypres Ave. in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Historical Society and the city of Windsor teamed up to move the WW1 memorial in Memorial Park. The Memorial which lists the names of 837 men and women from the area who died in the First World War had been vandalized when it was inside the park past the gates. Larry Costello, from the WHS is reflected Tuesday, April 22, 2014, in the memorial on Ypres Ave. in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighters are shown at the scene of a house fire Tuesday, April 22, 2014, in the 3000 block of Parkwood Ave. in Windsor, Ont. The fire started at approximately 10:30 a.m. and caused significant damage to the single level home.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighters are shown at the scene of a house fire Tuesday, April 22, 2014, in the 3000 block of Parkwood Ave. in Windsor, Ont. The fire started at approximately 10:30 a.m. and caused significant damage to the single level home. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighters are shown at the scene of a house fire Tuesday, April 22, 2014, in the 3000 block of Parkwood Ave. in Windsor, Ont. The fire started at approximately 10:30 a.m. and caused significant damage to the single level home.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighters are shown at the scene of a house fire Tuesday, April 22, 2014, in the 3000 block of Parkwood Ave. in Windsor, Ont. The fire started at approximately 10:30 a.m. and caused significant damage to the single level home. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighters are shown at the scene of a house fire Tuesday, April 22, 2014, in the 3000 block of Parkwood Ave. in Windsor, Ont. The fire started at approximately 10:30 a.m. and caused significant damage to the single level home.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighters are shown at the scene of a house fire Tuesday, April 22, 2014, in the 3000 block of Parkwood Ave. in Windsor, Ont. The fire started at approximately 10:30 a.m. and caused significant damage to the single level home. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighters are shown at the scene of a house fire Tuesday, April 22, 2014, in the 3000 block of Parkwood Ave. in Windsor, Ont. The fire started at approximately 10:30 a.m. and caused significant damage to the single level home.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighters are shown at the scene of a house fire Tuesday, April 22, 2014, in the 3000 block of Parkwood Ave. in Windsor, Ont. The fire started at approximately 10:30 a.m. and caused significant damage to the single level home. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Historical Society and the city of Windsor teamed up to move the WW1 memorial in Memorial Park. The Memorial which lists the names of 837 men and women from the area who died in the First World War had been vandalized when it was inside the park gates. Larry Costello, from the WHS is shown Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at the memorial on Ypres Ave. in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Historical Society and the city of Windsor teamed up to move the WW1 memorial in Memorial Park. The Memorial which lists the names of 837 men and women from the area who died in the First World War had been vandalized when it was inside the park gates. Larry Costello, from the WHS is shown Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at the memorial on Ypres Ave. in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Historical Society and the city of Windsor teamed up to move the WW1 memorial in Memorial Park. The Memorial which lists the names of 837 men and women from the area who died in the First World War had been vandalized when it was inside the park gates. Larry Costello, from the WHS is shown Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at the memorial on Ypres Ave. in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Historical Society and the city of Windsor teamed up to move the WW1 memorial in Memorial Park. The Memorial which lists the names of 837 men and women from the area who died in the First World War had been vandalized when it was inside the park gates. Larry Costello, from the WHS is shown Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at the memorial on Ypres Ave. in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Students from Roseville Public School in Windsor Ont. were doing their part for Earth Day, on Tuesday, April 22, 2014. The grade 4 and 6 students helped pick up garbage in the Meadowbrook and Hawthorne Parks area. Lailen Moore, 11, gathers garbage during the effort.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Students from Roseville Public School in Windsor Ont. were doing their part for Earth Day, on Tuesday, April 22, 2014. The grade 4 and 6 students helped pick up garbage in the Meadowbrook and Hawthorne Parks area. Lailen Moore, 11, gathers garbage during the effort. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Students from Roseville Public School in Windsor Ont. were doing their part for Earth Day, on Tuesday, April 22, 2014. The grade 4 and 6 students helped pick up garbage in the Meadowbrook and Hawthorne Parks area. Kayden Somers picks up garbage during the effort. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Students from Roseville Public School in Windsor Ont. were doing their part for Earth Day, on Tuesday, April 22, 2014. The grade 4 and 6 students helped pick up garbage in the Meadowbrook and Hawthorne Parks area. Kayden Somers picks up garbage during the effort. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Students from Roseville Public School in Windsor Ont. were doing their part for Earth Day, on Tuesday, April 22, 2014. The grade 4 and 6 students helped pick up garbage in the Meadowbrook and Hawthorne Parks area. Students comb the area for garbage.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Students from Roseville Public School in Windsor Ont. were doing their part for Earth Day, on Tuesday, April 22, 2014. The grade 4 and 6 students helped pick up garbage in the Meadowbrook and Hawthorne Parks area. Students comb the area for garbage. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Students from Roseville Public School in Windsor Ont. were doing their part for Earth Day, on Tuesday, April 22, 2014. The grade 4 and 6 students helped pick up garbage in the Meadowbrook and Hawthorne Parks area. Mackenzie St. Denis, 11, puts up a handmade bird feeder.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Students from Roseville Public School in Windsor Ont. were doing their part for Earth Day, on Tuesday, April 22, 2014. The grade 4 and 6 students helped pick up garbage in the Meadowbrook and Hawthorne Parks area. Mackenzie St. Denis, 11, puts up a handmade bird feeder. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighters are shown at the scene of a house fire Tuesday, April 22, 2014, in the 3000 block of Parkwood Ave. in Windsor, Ont. The fire started at approximately 10:30 a.m. and caused significant damage to the single level home.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighters are shown at the scene of a house fire Tuesday, April 22, 2014, in the 3000 block of Parkwood Ave. in Windsor, Ont. The fire started at approximately 10:30 a.m. and caused significant damage to the single level home. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Lajeunesse's Beya Mukazi, left, battles Brennan's Kristi Campbell Tuesday in high school girls soccer at Brennan. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Lajeunesse’s Beya Mukazi, left, battles Brennan’s Kristi Campbell Tuesday in high school girls soccer at Brennan. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Clippers Lucas Ducharme and Josh Jubenville (right) take part in a team practice at Forest Glade Arena in Windsor on Tuesday, April 22, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Clippers Lucas Ducharme and Josh Jubenville (right) take part in a team practice at Forest Glade Arena in Windsor on Tuesday, April 22, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Clippers Trevor Learn and Kellen LeClair (right) take part in a team practice at Forest Glade Arena in Windsor on Tuesday, April 22, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Clippers Trevor Learn and Kellen LeClair (right) take part in a team practice at Forest Glade Arena in Windsor on Tuesday, April 22, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Clippers Kyle May and Cody Holmes (right) take part in a team practice at Forest Glade Arena in Windsor on Tuesday, April 22, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Clippers Kyle May and Cody Holmes (right) take part in a team practice at Forest Glade Arena in Windsor on Tuesday, April 22, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Clippers Jeff Rivait and Josh Jubenville (right) take part in a team practice at Forest Glade Arena in Windsor on Tuesday, April 22, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Clippers Jeff Rivait and Josh Jubenville (right) take part in a team practice at Forest Glade Arena in Windsor on Tuesday, April 22, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Zeyu Li, age 6, practises on the violin with instruction from his music teacher Yuchen Dai at the  2014 Kiwanis Music Festival held at the University of Windsor School of Music on April 22, 2014 in Windsor, Ontario.   The Kiwanis Music Festival offers a unique opportunity for local music students to hone their musical skills, showcase their talents and gain confidence in their musical abilities through live, adjudicated performances.  Brass, choir, harp, mixed ensembles, percussion, strings, voice and woodwinds competition runs from  April 22 to 25.  Piano and speech arts and drama runs from April 28 to May 2. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Zeyu Li, age 6, practises on the violin with instruction from his music teacher Yuchen Dai at the 2014 Kiwanis Music Festival held at the University of Windsor School of Music on April 22, 2014 in Windsor, Ontario. The Kiwanis Music Festival offers a unique opportunity for local music students to hone their musical skills, showcase their talents and gain confidence in their musical abilities through live, adjudicated performances. Brass, choir, harp, mixed ensembles, percussion, strings, voice and woodwinds competition runs from April 22 to 25. Piano and speech arts and drama runs from April 28 to May 2. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Zeyu Li, age 6, practises on the violin at the  2014 Kiwanis Music Festival held at the University of Windsor School of Music on April 22, 2014 in Windsor, Ontario.   The Kiwanis Music Festival offers a unique opportunity for local music students to hone their musical skills, showcase their talents and gain confidence in their musical abilities through live, adjudicated performances.  Brass, choir, harp, mixed ensembles, percussion, strings, voice and woodwinds competition runs from  April 22 to 25.  Piano and speech arts and drama runs from April 28 to May 2. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Zeyu Li, age 6, practises on the violin at the 2014 Kiwanis Music Festival held at the University of Windsor School of Music on April 22, 2014 in Windsor, Ontario. The Kiwanis Music Festival offers a unique opportunity for local music students to hone their musical skills, showcase their talents and gain confidence in their musical abilities through live, adjudicated performances. Brass, choir, harp, mixed ensembles, percussion, strings, voice and woodwinds competition runs from April 22 to 25. Piano and speech arts and drama runs from April 28 to May 2. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Irene Zhao, age 5, practises on the violin during the  2014 Kiwanis Music Festival held at the University of Windsor School of Music on April 22, 2014 in Windsor, Ontario.   The Kiwanis Music Festival offers a unique opportunity for local music students to hone their musical skills, showcase their talents and gain confidence in their musical abilities through live, adjudicated performances.  Brass, choir, harp, mixed ensembles, percussion, strings, voice and woodwinds competition runs from  April 22 to 25.  Piano and speech arts and drama runs from April 28 to May 2. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Irene Zhao, age 5, practises on the violin during the 2014 Kiwanis Music Festival held at the University of Windsor School of Music on April 22, 2014 in Windsor, Ontario. The Kiwanis Music Festival offers a unique opportunity for local music students to hone their musical skills, showcase their talents and gain confidence in their musical abilities through live, adjudicated performances. Brass, choir, harp, mixed ensembles, percussion, strings, voice and woodwinds competition runs from April 22 to 25. Piano and speech arts and drama runs from April 28 to May 2. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

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Guillermo Castiblanco, 66, is still sporting a significant bruise to his left rib area and has other injuries following an alleged assault while he was jogging last week.  Castiblanco spoke with Windsor Police and also talked about the incident to fitness reporter Kelly Steele, Wednesday April 23, 2014.  Castiblanco displayed a deep bruise to his rib area during the interview.(NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Guillermo Castiblanco, 66, is still sporting a significant bruise to his left rib area and has other injuries following an alleged assault while he was jogging last week. Castiblanco spoke with Windsor Police and also talked about the incident to fitness reporter Kelly Steele, Wednesday April 23, 2014. Castiblanco displayed a deep bruise to his rib area during the interview.(NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Kelly Steele talks running with Charlotte Loaring in News Cafe, for Kelly's Fitness Calendar, April 23, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Kelly Steele talks running with Charlotte Loaring in News Cafe, for Kelly’s Fitness Calendar, April 23, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Nurse Eva Lewis, centre, of Leamington District Memorial Hospital, is present with the Lois A. Fairley Award for community service by John Fairley, left, and his brother Grant Fairley during an enthusiastic presentation at Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare Tayfour campus on Prince Road Wednesday April 23, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Nurse Eva Lewis, centre, of Leamington District Memorial Hospital, is present with the Lois A. Fairley Award for community service by John Fairley, left, and his brother Grant Fairley during an enthusiastic presentation at Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare Tayfour campus on Prince Road Wednesday April 23, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 A driver wheels a Dodge Grand Caravan into position as thousands of Windsor-built minivans are parked on Detroit, Michigan riverfront, waiting to be transported by rail, Wednesday April 23, 2014.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

A driver wheels a Dodge Grand Caravan into position as thousands of Windsor-built minivans are parked on Detroit, Michigan riverfront, waiting to be transported by rail, Wednesday April 23, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 A fishing boat motors on the Detroit River in front of thousands of Windsor-built Chrysler Town and County and Dodge Grand Caravans parked on Detroit, Michigan riverfront waiting to be transported by rail, Wednesday April 23, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

A fishing boat motors on the Detroit River in front of thousands of Windsor-built Chrysler Town and County and Dodge Grand Caravans parked on Detroit, Michigan riverfront waiting to be transported by rail, Wednesday April 23, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Thousands of Windsor-built Chrysler Town and County and Dodge Grand Caravans are parked on Detroit, Michigan riverfront lots waiting to be transported by rail, Wednesday April 23, 2014.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Thousands of Windsor-built Chrysler Town and County and Dodge Grand Caravans are parked on Detroit, Michigan riverfront lots waiting to be transported by rail, Wednesday April 23, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 A driver wheels a Dodge Grand Caravan into position as thousands of Windsor-built minivans are parked on Detroit, Michigan riverfront, waiting to be transported by rail Wednesday April 23, 2014.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

A driver wheels a Dodge Grand Caravan into position as thousands of Windsor-built minivans are parked on Detroit, Michigan riverfront, waiting to be transported by rail Wednesday April 23, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 Guillermo Castiblanco, 66, has spoken to Windsor Police about an alleged assault which took place while he was jogging last week.  He talked about the incident to fitness reporter Kelly Steele, Wednesday April 23, 2014.  Castiblanco displayed a deep bruise to his rib area during the interview.(NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Guillermo Castiblanco, 66, has spoken to Windsor Police about an alleged assault which took place while he was jogging last week. He talked about the incident to fitness reporter Kelly Steele, Wednesday April 23, 2014. Castiblanco displayed a deep bruise to his rib area during the interview.(NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Physiotherapists Debra Harshaw, left, and Annemarie Fei demonstrate the Redcord rehab system with Samantha Hann at the LaSalle clinic. (DAN JANISSE / The Windsor Star)

Physiotherapists Debra Harshaw, left, and Annemarie Fei demonstrate the Redcord rehab system with Samantha Hann at the LaSalle clinic. (DAN JANISSE / The Windsor Star)

Physiotherapists Debra Harshaw, left, and Annemarie Fei demonstrate the Redcord rehab system with Samantha Hann at the Lasalle clinic. (DAN JANISSE / The Windsor Star)

Physiotherapists Debra Harshaw, left, and Annemarie Fei demonstrate the Redcord rehab system with Samantha Hann at the Lasalle clinic. (DAN JANISSE / The Windsor Star)

Physiotherapist Debra Harshaw uses the Redcord rehab system at a Lasalle clinic. (DAN JANISSE / The Windsor Star)

Physiotherapist Debra Harshaw uses the Redcord rehab system at a Lasalle clinic. (DAN JANISSE / The Windsor Star)

 Professional of the Year Award winner Peter Hrastovec talks with the Windsor Star's Anna Cabrera  during the Business Excellence Awards at Caesars Windsor on Wednesday, April 23, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Professional of the Year Award winner Peter Hrastovec talks with the Windsor Star’s Anna Cabrera during the Business Excellence Awards at Caesars Windsor on Wednesday, April 23, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

 Kay Douglas accepts the ATHENA Award during the Business Excellence Awards at Caesars Windsor on Wednesday, April 23, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Kay Douglas accepts the ATHENA Award during the Business Excellence Awards at Caesars Windsor on Wednesday, April 23, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Vito Maggio accepts the Entrepreneur of the Year Award during the Business Excellence Awards at Caesars Windsor on Wednesday, April 23, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Vito Maggio accepts the Entrepreneur of the Year Award during the Business Excellence Awards at Caesars Windsor on Wednesday, April 23, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Vito Maggio accepts the Entrepreneur of the Year Award during the Business Excellence Awards at Caesars Windsor on Wednesday, April 23, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Vito Maggio accepts the Entrepreneur of the Year Award during the Business Excellence Awards at Caesars Windsor on Wednesday, April 23, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Yvonne Pilon takes the stage during the Business Excellence Awards at Caesars Windsor on Wednesday, April 23, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Yvonne Pilon takes the stage during the Business Excellence Awards at Caesars Windsor on Wednesday, April 23, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

 Marty Komsa, president and CEO of WFCU, presents the Believe Windsor-Essex Award during the Business Excellence Awards at Caesars Windsor on Wednesday, April 23, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Marty Komsa, president and CEO of WFCU, presents the Believe Windsor-Essex Award during the Business Excellence Awards at Caesars Windsor on Wednesday, April 23, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Business Excellence Awards take place at Caesars Windsor on Wednesday, April 23, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

The Business Excellence Awards take place at Caesars Windsor on Wednesday, April 23, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

 Professional of the Year Award winner Peter Hrastovec speaks during the Business Excellence Awards at Caesars Windsor on Wednesday, April 23, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Professional of the Year Award winner Peter Hrastovec speaks during the Business Excellence Awards at Caesars Windsor on Wednesday, April 23, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

 Kay Douglas accepts the ATHENA Award during the Business Excellence Awards at Caesars Windsor on Wednesday, April 23, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Kay Douglas accepts the ATHENA Award during the Business Excellence Awards at Caesars Windsor on Wednesday, April 23, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

  Jeff Lewis form Liqui-Force Services Inc. accepts the Innovation Award during the Business Excellence Awards at Caesars Windsor on Wednesday, April 23, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Jeff Lewis form Liqui-Force Services Inc. accepts the Innovation Award during the Business Excellence Awards at Caesars Windsor on Wednesday, April 23, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Star Editor-In-Chief Marty Beneteau joins Houida Kassem on stage during the Business Excellence Awards at Caesars Windsor on Wednesday, April 23, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Star Editor-In-Chief Marty Beneteau joins Houida Kassem on stage during the Business Excellence Awards at Caesars Windsor on Wednesday, April 23, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Luke Piskovic from Piskey's Mobile Auto Wash and Detail accepts the New Business of the Year Award during the Business Excellence Awards at Caesars Windsor on Wednesday, April 23, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Luke Piskovic from Piskey’s Mobile Auto Wash and Detail accepts the New Business of the Year Award during the Business Excellence Awards at Caesars Windsor on Wednesday, April 23, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

 Rhys Trenhaile and Houida Kassem host the Business Excellence Awards at Caesars Windsor on Wednesday, April 23, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Rhys Trenhaile and Houida Kassem host the Business Excellence Awards at Caesars Windsor on Wednesday, April 23, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Houida Kassem hosts the Business Excellence Awards at Caesars Windsor on Wednesday, April 23, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Houida Kassem hosts the Business Excellence Awards at Caesars Windsor on Wednesday, April 23, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Brent McPhail from Brave Control Solutions accepts the Small Company of the Year Award during the Business Excellence Awards at Caesars Windsor on Wednesday, April 23, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Brent McPhail from Brave Control Solutions accepts the Small Company of the Year Award during the Business Excellence Awards at Caesars Windsor on Wednesday, April 23, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

 Sarah Davidson accepts the Rising Leader Award during the Business Excellence Awards at Caesars Windsor on Wednesday, April 23, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Sarah Davidson accepts the Rising Leader Award during the Business Excellence Awards at Caesars Windsor on Wednesday, April 23, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Matt Marchand speaks the Business Excellence Awards at Caesars Windsor on Wednesday, April 23, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Matt Marchand speaks the Business Excellence Awards at Caesars Windsor on Wednesday, April 23, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

 A camera operator is seen during the Business Excellence Awards at Caesars Windsor on Wednesday, April 23, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

A camera operator is seen during the Business Excellence Awards at Caesars Windsor on Wednesday, April 23, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Brent McPhail from Brave Control Solutions accepts the Small Company of the Year Award during the Business Excellence Awards at Caesars Windsor on Wednesday, April 23, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Brent McPhail from Brave Control Solutions accepts the Small Company of the Year Award during the Business Excellence Awards at Caesars Windsor on Wednesday, April 23, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Noor Hachem, left, and Yvonne Pilon attend the Business Excellence Awards at Caesars Windsor on Wednesday, April 23, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Noor Hachem, left, and Yvonne Pilon attend the Business Excellence Awards at Caesars Windsor on Wednesday, April 23, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Dan Allaire, left, and Adam Marshall play Ultimate Frisbee at the Libro Credit Union Centre in Amherstburg recently. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

Dan Allaire, left, and Adam Marshall play Ultimate Frisbee at the Libro Credit Union Centre in Amherstburg recently. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

Kelly Steele tries to defend Dan Allaire during their Ultimate Frisbee game at the Libro Credit Union Centre in Amherstburg recently. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

Kelly Steele tries to defend Dan Allaire during their Ultimate Frisbee game at the Libro Credit Union Centre in Amherstburg recently. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

Dan Allaire, left, and Adam Marshall play Ultimate Frisbee at the Libro Credit Union Centre in Amherstburg recently. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

Dan Allaire, left, and Adam Marshall play Ultimate Frisbee at the Libro Credit Union Centre in Amherstburg recently. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

Pillette Road resident Vesna Vukosavljevic with an image of her Yorkshire Terrier, Janna. Vukosavljevic's dog was killed by a larger dog on April 20, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

Pillette Road resident Vesna Vukosavljevic with an image of her Yorkshire Terrier, Janna. Vukosavljevic’s dog was killed by a larger dog on April 20, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

An image of Janna, Vesna Vukosavljevic's seven-year-old Yorkie. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

An image of Janna, Vesna Vukosavljevic’s seven-year-old Yorkie. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

Vesna Vukosavljevic shows the blood stains on the jacket she was wearing when her Yorkie was attacked by a larger dog on Pillette Road in Windsor on April 20, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

Vesna Vukosavljevic shows the blood stains on the jacket she was wearing when her Yorkie was attacked by a larger dog on Pillette Road in Windsor on April 20, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

A White-breasted Nuthatch lives up to its name at the Ojibway Park in Windsor, Ont. on Wednesday, April 23, 2014, grabbing a nut from a feeding area. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A White-breasted Nuthatch lives up to its name at the Ojibway Park in Windsor, Ont. on Wednesday, April 23, 2014, grabbing a nut from a feeding area. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Jake Fracas does some spring cleanup at the Ojibway Park in Windsor, Ont. on Wednesday, April 23, 2014.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Jake Fracas does some spring cleanup at the Ojibway Park in Windsor, Ont. on Wednesday, April 23, 2014. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

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Const. Anthony Fanara (centre) of Windsor police heads to his hearing with his wife (right) and Ed Parent (left) of the Windsor Police Association on April 24, 2014. (Nick Brancaccio / The Windsor Star)

Const. Anthony Fanara (centre) of Windsor police heads to his hearing with his wife (right) and Ed Parent (left) of the Windsor Police Association on April 24, 2014. (Nick Brancaccio / The Windsor Star)

Fully armed Windsor Police Emergency Services Unit members surrounded a home on Woodland Avenue in Windsor on April 24, 2014.  According to neighbours, police used a loud speaker to get an occupant to leave the home. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Fully armed Windsor Police Emergency Services Unit members surrounded a home on Woodland Avenue in Windsor on April 24, 2014. According to neighbours, police used a loud speaker to get an occupant to leave the home. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Fully armed Windsor Police Emergency Services Unit members surrounded a home at 3502 Woodland Avenue in South Windsor Thursday April 24, 2014.  According to neighbours, police used a loud speaker to get an occupant to leave the home.  Windsor Police officers also had a battering ram device at their disposal. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Fully armed Windsor Police Emergency Services Unit members surrounded a home at 3502 Woodland Avenue in South Windsor Thursday April 24, 2014. According to neighbours, police used a loud speaker to get an occupant to leave the home. Windsor Police officers also had a battering ram device at their disposal. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

One of more than 37 swans are released back into the wild at Lakeview Marina on Thursday April 24, 2014.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

One of more than 37 swans are released back into the wild at Lakeview Marina on Thursday April 24, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

One of more than 37 swans are released back into the wild at Lakeview Marina on Thursday April 24, 2014.  The swans were nursed back to health after being rescued from the frigid waters of are waterways during the deep freeze of winter.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

One of more than 37 swans are released back into the wild at Lakeview Marina on Thursday April 24, 2014. The swans were nursed back to health after being rescued from the frigid waters of are waterways during the deep freeze of winter. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

One of more than 37 swans are released back into the wild at Lakeview Marina on Thursday April 24, 2014.   The swans were nursed back to health after being rescued from the frigid waters of are waterways during the deep freeze of winter.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

One of more than 37 swans are released back into the wild at Lakeview Marina on Thursday April 24, 2014. The swans were nursed back to health after being rescued from the frigid waters of are waterways during the deep freeze of winter. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

One of more than 37 swans are released back into the wild at Lakeview Marina on Thursday April 24, 2014.   The swans were nursed back to health after being rescued from the frigid waters of are waterways during the deep freeze of winter.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

One of more than 37 swans are released back into the wild at Lakeview Marina on Thursday April 24, 2014. The swans were nursed back to health after being rescued from the frigid waters of are waterways during the deep freeze of winter. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

A youth is taken into police custody at a home in downtown Windsor on April 24, 2014.  Windsor Police Emergency Services Unit members surrounded the home an arrested the youth.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

A youth is taken into police custody at a home in downtown Windsor on April 24, 2014. Windsor Police Emergency Services Unit members surrounded the home an arrested the youth. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Police Emergency Services Unit members surround a home in downtown Windsor during an investigation into threats made at  Walkerville Secondary School.   (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Police Emergency Services Unit members surround a home in downtown Windsor during an investigation into threats made at Walkerville Secondary School. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Police Emergency Services Unit members surround a home in downtown Windsor during an investigation into threats made at  Walkerville Secondary School.   (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Police Emergency Services Unit members surround a home in downtown Windsor during an investigation into threats made at Walkerville Secondary School. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

 Windsor firefighters work on the scene of a roll over accident Thursday, April 24, 2014, on the westbound EC Row on ramp at Central Ave. A large load of scrap steel spilled on the road and closed the ramp for several hours.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighters work on the scene of a roll over accident Thursday, April 24, 2014, on the westbound EC Row on ramp at Central Ave. A large load of scrap steel spilled on the road and closed the ramp for several hours. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Paramedics transport a truck driver involved in a roll over accident on Thursday, April 24, 2014, on the westbound EC Row on ramp at Central Ave. A large load of scrap steel spilled on the road and closed the ramp for several hours.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Paramedics transport a truck driver involved in a roll over accident on Thursday, April 24, 2014, on the westbound EC Row on ramp at Central Ave. A large load of scrap steel spilled on the road and closed the ramp for several hours. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighters work on the scene of a roll over accident Thursday, April 24, 2014, on the westbound EC Row on ramp at Central Ave. A large load of scrap steel spilled on the road and closed the ramp for several hours.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighters work on the scene of a roll over accident Thursday, April 24, 2014, on the westbound EC Row on ramp at Central Ave. A large load of scrap steel spilled on the road and closed the ramp for several hours. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Paramedics transport a truck driver involved in a roll over accident on Thursday, April 24, 2014, on the westbound EC Row on ramp at Central Ave. A large load of scrap steel spilled on the road and closed the ramp for several hours.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Paramedics transport a truck driver involved in a roll over accident on Thursday, April 24, 2014, on the westbound EC Row on ramp at Central Ave. A large load of scrap steel spilled on the road and closed the ramp for several hours. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighters work on the scene of a roll over accident Thursday, April 24, 2014, on the westbound EC Row on ramp at Central Ave. A large load of scrap steel spilled on the road and closed the ramp for several hours.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighters work on the scene of a roll over accident Thursday, April 24, 2014, on the westbound EC Row on ramp at Central Ave. A large load of scrap steel spilled on the road and closed the ramp for several hours. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

 Windsor Police are shown at Walkerville Collegiate Institute on Thursday, April 24, 2014, after a lock down was issued due to a threat made on twitter.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Police are shown at Walkerville Collegiate Institute on Thursday, April 24, 2014, after a lock down was issued due to a threat made on twitter. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Walkerville Collegiate Institute students hug each other Thursday, April 24, 2014, after a lock down was resolved at the school.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Walkerville Collegiate Institute students hug each other Thursday, April 24, 2014, after a lock down was resolved at the school. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Police Sgt. Glenn Gervais directs a Walkerville student away from the main entrance on Thursday, April 24, 2014, after a lock down was issued due to a threat made on twitter.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Police Sgt. Glenn Gervais directs a Walkerville student away from the main entrance on Thursday, April 24, 2014, after a lock down was issued due to a threat made on twitter. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Police are shown at Walkerville Collegiate Institute on Thursday, April 24, 2014, after a lock down was issued due to a threat made on twitter.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Police are shown at Walkerville Collegiate Institute on Thursday, April 24, 2014, after a lock down was issued due to a threat made on twitter. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Stacy Bialkowski hugs her daughter Constintina Peluso, a Walkerville Collegiate Institute student on Thursday, April 24, 2014, after a lock down was called off.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Stacy Bialkowski hugs her daughter Constintina Peluso, a Walkerville Collegiate Institute student on Thursday, April 24, 2014, after a lock down was called off. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor police lock down Walkerville Collegiate Institute on April 24, 2014 after a student sent a threatening tweet. (Twitpic: DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor police lock down Walkerville Collegiate Institute on April 24, 2014 after a student sent a threatening tweet. (Twitpic: DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

 Michelle Prince and Mayor Eddie Francis a the Herb Grey Harmony Awards gala at the Ciociaro Club Windsor on Thursday, April 24, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Michelle Prince and Mayor Eddie Francis a the Herb Gray Harmony Awards gala at the Ciociaro Club Windsor on Thursday, April 24, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

 Mayor Eddie Francis, left, and Floyd Cacciavillani attend the Herb Grey Harmony Awards gala at the Ciociaro Club Windsor on Thursday, April 24, 2014.  (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Mayor Eddie Francis, left, and Floyd Cacciavillani attend the Herb Gray Harmony Awards gala at the Ciociaro Club Windsor on Thursday, April 24, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Werner Keller, Barb Bjarneson and Calvin Little (left to right) attend the Herb Grey Harmony Awards gala at the Ciociaro Club Windsor on Thursday, April 24, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Werner Keller, Barb Bjarneson and Calvin Little (left to right) attend the Herb Gray Harmony Awards gala at the Ciociaro Club Windsor on Thursday, April 24, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

 Ilona Lentini, Mellissa Mihajlo and Aleksandra Paulovic (left to right) attend the Herb Grey Harmony Awards gala at the Ciociaro Club Windsor on Thursday, April 24, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Ilona Lentini, Mellissa Mihajlo and Aleksandra Paulovic (left to right) attend the Herb Gray Harmony Awards gala at the Ciociaro Club Windsor on Thursday, April 24, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Kay Curtis and Colleen Mitchell (left to right) attend the Herb Grey Harmony Awards gala at the Ciociaro Club Windsor on Thursday, April 24, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Kay Curtis and Colleen Mitchell (left to right) attend the Herb Gray Harmony Awards gala at the Ciociaro Club Windsor on Thursday, April 24, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

 Joan Carter, Raghida Feghali, Luz Elena Ramos, Jodi Tremblay, Sophia Demitri and Gale Carter (left to right) attend the Herb Grey Harmony Awards gala at the Ciociaro Club Windsor on Thursday, April 24, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Joan Carter, Raghida Feghali, Luz Elena Ramos, Jodi Tremblay, Sophia Demitri and Gale Carter (left to right) attend the Herb Gray Harmony Awards gala at the Ciociaro Club Windsor on Thursday, April 24, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

 Bruna and Floyd Cacciavillani (left to right) attend the Herb Grey Harmony Awards gala at the Ciociaro Club Windsor on Thursday, April 24, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Bruna and Floyd Cacciavillani (left to right) attend the Herb Gray Harmony Awards gala at the Ciociaro Club Windsor on Thursday, April 24, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Essex District High School's Karen Markovich collides with ƒcole Secondaire Catholique E.J.Lajeunesse's goaltender Mariam Elkaafarani during high school soccer action at ƒcole Secondaire Catholique E.J.Lajeunesse in Windsor on Thursday, April 24, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Essex District High School’s Karen Markovich collides with ƒcole Secondaire Catholique E.J.Lajeunesse’s goaltender Mariam Elkaafarani during high school soccer action at ƒcole Secondaire Catholique E.J.Lajeunesse in Windsor on Thursday, April 24, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Essex District High School's Taelor Byrne and ƒcole Secondaire Catholique E.J.Lajeunesse's Mascatello Mikayla battle for the ball during high school soccer action at ƒcole Secondaire Catholique E.J.Lajeunesse in Windsor on Thursday, April 24, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Essex District High School’s Taelor Byrne and ƒcole Secondaire Catholique E.J.Lajeunesse’s Mascatello Mikayla battle for the ball during high school soccer action at ƒcole Secondaire Catholique E.J.Lajeunesse in Windsor on Thursday, April 24, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Essex District High School's Tess Roberts and ƒcole Secondaire Catholique E.J.Lajeunesse's Kathryn McFadden collide in the air during high school soccer action at ƒcole Secondaire Catholique E.J.Lajeunesse in Windsor on Thursday, April 24, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Essex District High School’s Tess Roberts and ƒcole Secondaire Catholique E.J.Lajeunesse’s Kathryn McFadden collide in the air during high school soccer action at ƒcole Secondaire Catholique E.J.Lajeunesse in Windsor on Thursday, April 24, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Essex District High School's Elizabeth Stiers and ƒcole Secondaire Catholique E.J.Lajeunesse's Simard Morgan battle for the ball during high school soccer action at ƒcole Secondaire Catholique E.J.Lajeunesse in Windsor on Thursday, April 24, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Essex District High School’s Elizabeth Stiers and ƒcole Secondaire Catholique E.J.Lajeunesse’s Simard Morgan battle for the ball during high school soccer action at ƒcole Secondaire Catholique E.J.Lajeunesse in Windsor on Thursday, April 24, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

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Herb Gray funeral (With video)

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Former Prime Ministers Jean Chretien and Paul Martin were among several dignitaries who gathered at the funeral of Herb Gray on Friday.

Gray, who spent just shy of 40 years in the House of Commons representing his riding of Windsor West, died in Ottawa on Monday. He was 82.

Former Ontario finance minister Dwight Duncan speaks at the funeral service for former deputy prime minister Herb Gray at Congregation Machzikei Hadas in Ottawa on Friday, April 25, 2014. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick)

Former Ontario finance minister Dwight Duncan speaks at the funeral service for former deputy prime minister Herb Gray at Congregation Machzikei Hadas in Ottawa on Friday, April 25, 2014. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick)

Pallbearers carry the casket of former deputy Prime Minister Herb Gray following the funeral service at Congregation Machzikei Hadas in Ottawa on Friday, April 25, 2014. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick)

Pallbearers carry the casket of former deputy Prime Minister Herb Gray following the funeral service at Congregation Machzikei Hadas in Ottawa on Friday, April 25, 2014. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick)

Family members of the late Herb Gray, take part in a procession following the funeral service at Congregation Machzikei Hadas in Ottawa on Friday, April 25, 2014. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick)

Family members of the late Herb Gray, take part in a procession following the funeral service at Congregation Machzikei Hadas in Ottawa on Friday, April 25, 2014. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick)

Liberal leader Justin Trudeau, right, arrives at Congregation Machzikei Hadas for Herb Gray's funeral Friday, April 25, 2014 in Ottawa. (Julie Oliver/Ottawa Citizen

Liberal leader Justin Trudeau, right, arrives at Congregation Machzikei Hadas for Herb Gray’s funeral Friday, April 25, 2014 in Ottawa. (Julie Oliver/Ottawa Citizen

Liberal leader Justin Trudeau, right, arrives at Congregation Machzikei Hadas for Herb Gray's funeral Friday, April 25, 2014 in Ottawa. (Julie Oliver/Ottawa Citizen

Liberal leader Justin Trudeau, right, arrives at Congregation Machzikei Hadas for Herb Gray’s funeral Friday, April 25, 2014 in Ottawa. (Julie Oliver/Ottawa Citizen

Former Prime Minister Joe Clark and his wife, Maureen McTeer, arrive at Congregation Machzikei Hadas for Herb Gray's funeral Friday, April 25, 2014 in Ottawa.  (Julie Oliver/Ottawa Citizen)

Former Prime Minister Joe Clark and his wife, Maureen McTeer, arrive at Congregation Machzikei Hadas for Herb Gray’s funeral Friday, April 25, 2014 in Ottawa. (Julie Oliver/Ottawa Citizen)

From the left (front row), Gov. General David Johnston and wife Sharon, Supreme Court Justice Beverly McLaughlin, Former PM Jean Chretien, Liberal leader Justin Trudeau, former PMs John Turner and Paul Martin, attend the funeral of Herb Gray in Ottawa on Friday April 25, 2014. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick)

From the left (front row), Gov. General David Johnston and wife Sharon, Supreme Court Justice Beverly McLaughlin, Former PM Jean Chretien, Liberal leader Justin Trudeau, former PMs John Turner and Paul Martin, attend the funeral of Herb Gray in Ottawa on Friday April 25, 2014. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick)


Windsor In Pictures, Friday, April 25, 2014

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The Windsor Star’s award-winning photographers covered the city and county on Friday, April 25, 2014. Check out the gallery.

Maranda Klapowich and Amanda Horton (left to right) attend the Big Night Gala at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Friday, April 25, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Maranda Klapowich and Amanda Horton (left to right) attend the Big Night Gala at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Friday, April 25, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Nicole Dube, Gordon Iati and Mary-Anne Roy (left to right) attend the Big Night Gala at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Friday, April 25, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Nicole Dube, Gordon Iati and Mary-Anne Roy (left to right) attend the Big Night Gala at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Friday, April 25, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Marie Mariani and Stephanie Seguin-Neisch (left to right) attend the Big Night Gala at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Friday, April 25, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/

Marie Mariani and Stephanie Seguin-Neisch (left to right) attend the Big Night Gala at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Friday, April 25, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/

Brogan Probert, Dani Probert and Ashley Webster (left to right) attend the Big Night Gala at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Friday, April 25, 2014.  (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Brogan Probert, Dani Probert and Ashley Webster (left to right) attend the Big Night Gala at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Friday, April 25, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Gioia Caro, Cherly Ammoscato, Nancy Favero and Jane Schembri (left to right) attend the Big Night Gala at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Friday, April 25, 2014.  (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Gioia Caro, Cherly Ammoscato, Nancy Favero and Jane Schembri (left to right) attend the Big Night Gala at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Friday, April 25, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Jeff Geml, Amanda Lefrancois, Mariola Pukeca and Joe Mele (left to right) attend the Big Night Gala at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Friday, April 25, 2014.  (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Jeff Geml, Amanda Lefrancois, Mariola Pukeca and Joe Mele (left to right) attend the Big Night Gala at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Friday, April 25, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Wendy Kennette and Kevin Williams (left to right) attend the Big Night Gala at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Friday, April 25, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Wendy Kennette and Kevin Williams (left to right) attend the Big Night Gala at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Friday, April 25, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Scott Springer, Beth Springer, Sherri Gouin and Brad Gouin (left to right) attend the Big Night Gala at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Friday, April 25, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Scott Springer, Beth Springer, Sherri Gouin and Brad Gouin (left to right) attend the Big Night Gala at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on Friday, April 25, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Regional Hospital, Ouellette Campus is pictured Friday, April 25, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Regional Hospital, Ouellette Campus is pictured Friday, April 25, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

APRIL 25, 2014 -- Windsor Regional Hospital, Ouellette Campus is pictured Friday, April 25, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

APRIL 25, 2014 — Windsor Regional Hospital, Ouellette Campus is pictured Friday, April 25, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Regional Hospital, Metropolitan Campus is pictured Friday, April 25, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Regional Hospital, Metropolitan Campus is pictured Friday, April 25, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Volunteers Dezarae Michaluk, left, Amy Ferguson and Kathy Major, right, participate in Rose City Clean Sweep along Park Street West near Victoria Aveune, Friday April 25, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Volunteers Dezarae Michaluk, left, Amy Ferguson and Kathy Major, right, participate in Rose City Clean Sweep along Park Street West near Victoria Aveune, Friday April 25, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Rose City Clean Sweep volunteers Malcolm Brown, left, Beau Parent and Jean Di Giacomo collect litter on Park Street West, Friday April 25, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Rose City Clean Sweep volunteers Malcolm Brown, left, Beau Parent and Jean Di Giacomo collect litter on Park Street West, Friday April 25, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Rose City Clean Sweep volunteers Fulvio Valentinis and The Star's Dylan Kristy, right, on Maiden Lane, Friday April 25, 2014 (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Rose City Clean Sweep volunteers Fulvio Valentinis and The Star’s Dylan Kristy, right, on Maiden Lane, Friday April 25, 2014 (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Ugly cigarette butts were picked off Maiden Lane by Rose City Clean Sweep volunteers Jean Di Giacomo, right, and Malcolm Brown, left,  Friday April 25, 2014.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Ugly cigarette butts were picked off Maiden Lane by Rose City Clean Sweep volunteers Jean Di Giacomo, right, and Malcolm Brown, left, Friday April 25, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Jessica Moore, 17, a Grade 12 student at St. Joseph's High School, competes in the Lakeshore Fitness Combine at Belle River District High School, Friday, April 25, 2014.  Nearly 50 students from five high schools competed in the event.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Jessica Moore, 17, a Grade 12 student at St. Joseph’s High School, competes in the Lakeshore Fitness Combine at Belle River District High School, Friday, April 25, 2014. Nearly 50 students from five high schools competed in the event. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Arpad Kavanagh, 16, a Grade 11 student from St. Joseph's High School, competes in the Lakeshore Fitness Combine at Belle River District High School, Friday, April 25, 2014.  Nearly 50 students from five high schools competed in the event.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Arpad Kavanagh, 16, a Grade 11 student from St. Joseph’s High School, competes in the Lakeshore Fitness Combine at Belle River District High School, Friday, April 25, 2014. Nearly 50 students from five high schools competed in the event. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Michael Somerville was shocked to find 78 identical EnWin bills jammed into his mail box in Southwood Lakes Friday April 25, 2014.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Michael Somerville was shocked to find 78 identical EnWin bills jammed into his mail box in Southwood Lakes Friday April 25, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Michael Somerville was shocked to find 78 identical EnWin bills jammed into his mail box in Southwood Lakes Friday April 25, 2014.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Michael Somerville was shocked to find 78 identical EnWin bills jammed into his mail box in Southwood Lakes Friday April 25, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Brandon Speller, 16, a Grade 10 student from E.J.Lajeunesse Secondary School, competes in the Lakeshore Fitness Combine at Belle River District High School, Friday, April 25, 2014.  Nearly 50 students from five high schools competed in the event.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Brandon Speller, 16, a Grade 10 student from E.J.Lajeunesse Secondary School, competes in the Lakeshore Fitness Combine at Belle River District High School, Friday, April 25, 2014. Nearly 50 students from five high schools competed in the event. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Dahir Ali, 18, a Grade 11 student from J.L. Forster Secondary School, competes in the Lakeshore Fitness Combine at Belle River District High School, Friday, April 25, 2014.  Nearly 50 students from five high schools competed in the event.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Dahir Ali, 18, a Grade 11 student from J.L. Forster Secondary School, competes in the Lakeshore Fitness Combine at Belle River District High School, Friday, April 25, 2014. Nearly 50 students from five high schools competed in the event. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Peter Bahnam, 16, a Grade 10 student from St. Joseph's High School, competes in the Lakeshore Fitness Combine at Belle River District High School, Friday, April 25, 2014.  Nearly 50 students from five high schools competed in the event.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Peter Bahnam, 16, a Grade 10 student from St. Joseph’s High School, competes in the Lakeshore Fitness Combine at Belle River District High School, Friday, April 25, 2014. Nearly 50 students from five high schools competed in the event. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

High school students from the region participated in the annual Science Olympiad, sponsored by the Faculty of Education at the University of Windsor on Friday, April 25, 2014. The faculty teacher candidates designed a series of challenges that include a paratrooper competition, a tower construction test and a trivial pursuit style game. U of W student Alec Raniwsky (L) keeps on eye on Devan Primeau (C) and Marcus Muresan, from Herman Secondary School, as they participate in the paratrooper competition. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

High school students from the region participated in the annual Science Olympiad, sponsored by the Faculty of Education at the University of Windsor on Friday, April 25, 2014. The faculty teacher candidates designed a series of challenges that include a paratrooper competition, a tower construction test and a trivial pursuit style game. U of W student Alec Raniwsky (L) keeps on eye on Devan Primeau (C) and Marcus Muresan, from Herman Secondary School, as they participate in the paratrooper competition. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Police Const. David Bshouty (R) and his attorney Harold Fried appear in a Detroit, MI. court on Friday, April 25, 2014, on drug charges.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Police Const. David Bshouty (R) and his attorney Harold Fried appear in a Detroit, MI. court on Friday, April 25, 2014, on drug charges. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Natalie Koonar and Michael Koonar (left to right) attend the South Asian Centre Gala at the Caboto Club in Windsor on Friday, April 25, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Natalie Koonar and Michael Koonar (left to right) attend the South Asian Centre Gala at the Caboto Club in Windsor on Friday, April 25, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

High school students from the region participated in the annual Science Olympiad, sponsored by the Faculty of Education at the University of Windsor on Friday, April 25, 2014. The faculty teacher candidates designed a series of challenges that include a paratrooper competition, a tower construction test and a trivial pursuit style game. U of W student Alec Raniwsky (L) keeps on eye on Devan Primeau (C) and Marcus Muresan, from Herman Secondary School, as they participate in the paratrooper competition. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

High school students from the region participated in the annual Science Olympiad, sponsored by the Faculty of Education at the University of Windsor on Friday, April 25, 2014. The faculty teacher candidates designed a series of challenges that include a paratrooper competition, a tower construction test and a trivial pursuit style game. U of W student Alec Raniwsky (L) keeps on eye on Devan Primeau (C) and Marcus Muresan, from Herman Secondary School, as they participate in the paratrooper competition. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Curtis and Cathy Fedoruk (left to right) attend the South Asian Centre Gala at the Caboto Club in Windsor on Friday, April 25, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Curtis and Cathy Fedoruk (left to right) attend the South Asian Centre Gala at the Caboto Club in Windsor on Friday, April 25, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Nadia and Sohan Koonar (left to right) attend the South Asian Centre Gala at the Caboto Club in Windsor on Friday, April 25, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Nadia and Sohan Koonar (left to right) attend the South Asian Centre Gala at the Caboto Club in Windsor on Friday, April 25, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Aruna and Shiva Koushik (left to right) attend the South Asian Centre Gala at the Caboto Club in Windsor on Friday, April 25, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Aruna and Shiva Koushik (left to right) attend the South Asian Centre Gala at the Caboto Club in Windsor on Friday, April 25, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Sarah and Essex MP Jeff Watson (left to right) attend the South Asian Centre Gala at the Caboto Club in Windsor on Friday, April 25, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Sarah and Essex MP Jeff Watson (left to right) attend the South Asian Centre Gala at the Caboto Club in Windsor on Friday, April 25, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Anjali Kottoor, Jerzy Barycki and Ishita Kuthiala (left to right) attend the South Asian Centre Gala at the Caboto Club in Windsor on Friday, April 25, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Anjali Kottoor, Jerzy Barycki and Ishita Kuthiala (left to right) attend the South Asian Centre Gala at the Caboto Club in Windsor on Friday, April 25, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Anjali Kottoor and Ishita Kuthiala (left to right) attend the South Asian Centre Gala at the Caboto Club in Windsor on Friday, April 25, 2014. TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Anjali Kottoor and Ishita Kuthiala (left to right) attend the South Asian Centre Gala at the Caboto Club in Windsor on Friday, April 25, 2014. TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Symphony assistant conductor Peter Wiebe holds his cello and music for Intimate Classics Volunteers as he heads toward Chrysler Theatre for Friday's performance, April 25, 2014.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Symphony assistant conductor Peter Wiebe holds his cello and music for Intimate Classics Volunteers as he heads toward Chrysler Theatre for Friday’s performance, April 25, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Judge Michael Wagner is shown in a Detroit, MI. court on Friday, April 25, 2014, where Windsor Police Const. David Bshouty appeared on drug charges.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Judge Michael Wagner is shown in a Detroit, MI. court on Friday, April 25, 2014, where Windsor Police Const. David Bshouty appeared on drug charges. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Police Const. David Bshouty (R) and his attorney Harold Fried appear in a Detroit, MI. court on Friday, April 25, 2014, on drug charges.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Police Const. David Bshouty (R) and his attorney Harold Fried appear in a Detroit, MI. court on Friday, April 25, 2014, on drug charges. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Police Const. David Bshouty appears in a Detroit, MI. court on Friday, April 25, 2014, on drug charges.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Police Const. David Bshouty appears in a Detroit, MI. court on Friday, April 25, 2014, on drug charges. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

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Windsor Weekend in Pictures: April 26-27, 2014

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

Windsor Express head coach, Bill Jones, shows off the NBL of Canada championship trophy during the Windsor Express championship parade on Ouellette Ave., Saturday, April 26, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Express head coach, Bill Jones, shows off the NBL of Canada championship trophy during the Windsor Express championship parade on Ouellette Ave., Saturday, April 26, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Express point guard and finals MVP, Stefan Bonneau, makes his way down Ouellette Ave. during the Windsor Express championship parade, Saturday, April 26, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Express point guard and finals MVP, Stefan Bonneau, makes his way down Ouellette Ave. during the Windsor Express championship parade, Saturday, April 26, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Express players, Dominique Buckley, left, and George Goode, make their way down Ouellette Ave. during the Windsor Express championship parade, Saturday, April 26, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Express players, Dominique Buckley, left, and George Goode, make their way down Ouellette Ave. during the Windsor Express championship parade, Saturday, April 26, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Express forward, Kevin Loiselle, holds up the NBL of Canada trophy during the Windsor Express championship parade, Saturday, April 26, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Express forward, Kevin Loiselle, holds up the NBL of Canada trophy during the Windsor Express championship parade, Saturday, April 26, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Express fans celebrate the team's NBL of Canada championship during the Express championship parade, Saturday, April 26, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Express fans celebrate the team’s NBL of Canada championship during the Express championship parade, Saturday, April 26, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Express shooting guard and Windsor native,  R.J. Wells, holds up the NBL of Canada championship trophy in front of devoted Express fans during the Windsor Express parade, Saturday, April 26, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Express shooting guard and Windsor native, R.J. Wells, holds up the NBL of Canada championship trophy in front of devoted Express fans during the Windsor Express parade, Saturday, April 26, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A member of the Stilt Guys celebrates as he makes his way down Ouellette Ave. during the Windsor Express championship parade, Saturday, April 26, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A member of the Stilt Guys celebrates as he makes his way down Ouellette Ave. during the Windsor Express championship parade, Saturday, April 26, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Kathy Cote, 56, a graduate of Dr. H.D. Taylor Public School in 1970, captures an image on her cellphone of a graduation photo hanging on the hallway walls at the school's Learning Farewell Open House Saturday, April 26, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Kathy Cote, 56, a graduate of Dr. H.D. Taylor Public School in 1970, captures an image on her cellphone of a graduation photo hanging on the hallway walls at the school’s Learning Farewell Open House Saturday, April 26, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Visitros to Dr. H.D. Taylor's Learning Farewell Open House browse through old graduation photos, Saturday, April 26, 2014.  The public school is closing in June after 64 years as the community prepares for the new West Gate Public School.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Visitros to Dr. H.D. Taylor’s Learning Farewell Open House browse through old graduation photos, Saturday, April 26, 2014. The public school is closing in June after 64 years as the community prepares for the new West Gate Public School. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Renee Auger, front, Richard Monk, 48, and Bruce Langlois, 49, right, look through old graduation photos from the 60's and 70's from Dr. H.D. Taylor Public School where they all graduated from while at the school's Learning Farewell Open House Saturday, April 26, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Renee Auger, front, Richard Monk, 48, and Bruce Langlois, 49, right, look through old graduation photos from the 60′s and 70′s from Dr. H.D. Taylor Public School where they all graduated from while at the school’s Learning Farewell Open House Saturday, April 26, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Hundreds came out to the Little River Corridor to plant trees for the Essex Region Conservation Authority's annual Earth Day Tree Planting Celebration, Sunday, April 27, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Hundreds came out to the Little River Corridor to plant trees for the Essex Region Conservation Authority’s annual Earth Day Tree Planting Celebration, Sunday, April 27, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

 Hundreds came out to the Little River Corridor to plant trees for the Essex Region Conservation Authority's annual Earth Day Tree Planting Celebration, Sunday, April 27, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Hundreds came out to the Little River Corridor to plant trees for the Essex Region Conservation Authority’s annual Earth Day Tree Planting Celebration, Sunday, April 27, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Amer Aburashed and his son, Khalid Aburashed, 7, left, help plant trees in the Little River Corridor for the Essex Region Conservation Authority's annual Earth Day Tree Planting Celebration, Sunday, April 27, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Amer Aburashed and his son, Khalid Aburashed, 7, left, help plant trees in the Little River Corridor for the Essex Region Conservation Authority’s annual Earth Day Tree Planting Celebration, Sunday, April 27, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Julia Carvallo, 10, left, and Sofia Marignani, 9, help plant trees in the Little River Corridor for the Essex Region Conservation Authority's annual Earth Day Tree Planting Celebration, Sunday, April 27, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Julia Carvallo, 10, left, and Sofia Marignani, 9, help plant trees in the Little River Corridor for the Essex Region Conservation Authority’s annual Earth Day Tree Planting Celebration, Sunday, April 27, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Anil Chitte, a member of Windsor Rotary 1918, picks up litter around Little River during the 3rd annual Earth Day Environmental Cleanup, Saturday, April 26, 2014.  The event was put on by Windsor Rotary 1918 and Rotaract University of Windsor.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Anil Chitte, a member of Windsor Rotary 1918, picks up litter around Little River during the 3rd annual Earth Day Environmental Cleanup, Saturday, April 26, 2014. The event was put on by Windsor Rotary 1918 and Rotaract University of Windsor. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Past president of Windsor Rotary 1918, Ron Arkell, picks up litter along the riverbed of Little River during the 3rd annual Earth Day Environmental Cleanup, Saturday, April 26, 2014.  The event was put on by Windsor Rotary 1918 and Rotaract University of Windsor.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Past president of Windsor Rotary 1918, Ron Arkell, picks up litter along the riverbed of Little River during the 3rd annual Earth Day Environmental Cleanup, Saturday, April 26, 2014. The event was put on by Windsor Rotary 1918 and Rotaract University of Windsor. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Volunteers from Windsor Rotary 1918 and Rotaract Univesity of Windsor pull up a picnic table from the riverbed of Little River during the 3rd annual Earth Day Environmental Cleanup, Saturday, April 26, 2014.  The event was put on by Windsor Rotary 1918 and Rotaract University of Windsor.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Volunteers from Windsor Rotary 1918 and Rotaract Univesity of Windsor pull up a picnic table from the riverbed of Little River during the 3rd annual Earth Day Environmental Cleanup, Saturday, April 26, 2014. The event was put on by Windsor Rotary 1918 and Rotaract University of Windsor. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

 Katelyn Samson poses in her evening gown at the 2014 Miss Universe Canada Western Ontario Preliminary Competition at the Capitol Theatre Saturday, April 26, 2014. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Katelyn Samson poses in her evening gown at the 2014 Miss Universe Canada Western Ontario Preliminary Competition at the Capitol Theatre Saturday, April 26, 2014. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

 Jesseca Lauren Drouin poses in her evening gown at the 2014 Miss Universe Canada Western Ontario Preliminary Competition at the Capitol Theatre Saturday, April 26, 2014. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Jesseca Lauren Drouin poses in her evening gown at the 2014 Miss Universe Canada Western Ontario Preliminary Competition at the Capitol Theatre Saturday, April 26, 2014. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

 Katrina Kryza poses in her evening gown at the 2014 Miss Universe Canada Western Ontario Preliminary Competition at the Capitol Theatre Saturday, April 26, 2014. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Katrina Kryza poses in her evening gown at the 2014 Miss Universe Canada Western Ontario Preliminary Competition at the Capitol Theatre Saturday, April 26, 2014. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Patricia Poczekaj poses in her evening gown at the 2014 Miss Universe Canada Western Ontario Preliminary Competition at the Capitol Theatre Saturday, April 26, 2014. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Patricia Poczekaj poses in her evening gown at the 2014 Miss Universe Canada Western Ontario Preliminary Competition at the Capitol Theatre Saturday, April 26, 2014. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Tessa St. Jean poses in her evening gown at the 2014 Miss Universe Canada Western Ontario Preliminary Competition at the Capitol Theatre Saturday, April 26, 2014. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Tessa St. Jean poses in her evening gown at the 2014 Miss Universe Canada Western Ontario Preliminary Competition at the Capitol Theatre Saturday, April 26, 2014. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

 LaSalle’s Kristen Binder poses during the swimsuit competition in the 2014 Miss Universe Canada Western Ontario Preliminary competition at the Capitol Theatre Saturday, April 26, 2014. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

LaSalle’s Kristen Binder poses during the swimsuit competition in the 2014 Miss Universe Canada Western Ontario Preliminary competition at the Capitol Theatre Saturday, April 26, 2014. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Laura Coppola, left, Katrina Kryza, Amber Bernachi, Patricia Poczekaj, Alyssa Boston and Denise Cortez are six contestants at the 2014 Miss Universe Canada Western Ontario Preliminary Competition at the Capitol Theatre Saturday, April 26, 2014, who will move on to the nationals in Toronto on May 24.  (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Laura Coppola, left, Katrina Kryza, Amber Bernachi, Patricia Poczekaj, Alyssa Boston and Denise Cortez are six contestants at the 2014 Miss Universe Canada Western Ontario Preliminary Competition at the Capitol Theatre Saturday, April 26, 2014, who will move on to the nationals in Toronto on May 24. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Contestants in the front Patricia Poczekaj (left), Laura Zurczak and Alyssa Boston stand with the other delegates at the Miss Universe Canada Preliminary Competition at the Capitol Theatre Saturday, April 27, 2014. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Contestants in the front Patricia Poczekaj (left), Laura Zurczak and Alyssa Boston stand with the other delegates at the Miss Universe Canada Preliminary Competition at the Capitol Theatre Saturday, April 27, 2014. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Hailey Trealout stands at the front of the stage during the swimsuit competition for the 2014 Miss Universe Canada Western Ontario Preliminary Competition at the Capitol Theatre Saturday, April 26, 2014. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Hailey Trealout stands at the front of the stage during the swimsuit competition for the 2014 Miss Universe Canada Western Ontario Preliminary Competition at the Capitol Theatre Saturday, April 26, 2014. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

 Master of Ceremonies’ Sonny Borrelli and Chelsae Durocher  stand in front of the contestants for the 2014 Miss Universe Canada Western Ontario Preliminary competition at the Capitol Theatre Saturday, April 26, 2014. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Master of Ceremonies’ Sonny Borrelli and Chelsae Durocher stand in front of the contestants for the 2014 Miss Universe Canada Western Ontario Preliminary competition at the Capitol Theatre Saturday, April 26, 2014. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Alicia Sollazzo poses in her evening gown at the 2014 Miss Universe Canada Western Ontario Preliminary Competition at the Capitol Theatre Saturday, April 26, 2014. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Alicia Sollazzo poses in her evening gown at the 2014 Miss Universe Canada Western Ontario Preliminary Competition at the Capitol Theatre Saturday, April 26, 2014. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

 Amber Bernachi walks across the stage in her evening gown at the 2014 Miss Universe Canada Western Ontario Preliminary Competition at the Capitol Theatre Saturday, April 26, 2014. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Amber Bernachi walks across the stage in her evening gown at the 2014 Miss Universe Canada Western Ontario Preliminary Competition at the Capitol Theatre Saturday, April 26, 2014. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Sandra Ginnasio walks with her son, Michael Ginnassio, 3, who was born with Muscular Dystrophy, at the Windsor Walk for Muscular Dystrophy at Assumption Park on Windsor's riverfront, Sunday, April 27, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Sandra Ginnasio walks with her son, Michael Ginnassio, 3, who was born with Muscular Dystrophy, at the Windsor Walk for Muscular Dystrophy at Assumption Park on Windsor’s riverfront, Sunday, April 27, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Michael Ginnasio, 3, gets a kiss from his mother, Sandra Ginnasio before the start of the Windsor Walk for Muscular Dystrophy at Assumption Park on Windsor's riverfront, Sunday, April 27, 2014.  Michael was born with Muscular Dystrophy. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Michael Ginnasio, 3, gets a kiss from his mother, Sandra Ginnasio before the start of the Windsor Walk for Muscular Dystrophy at Assumption Park on Windsor’s riverfront, Sunday, April 27, 2014. Michael was born with Muscular Dystrophy. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Kids take the lead in the Windsor Walk for Muscular Dystrophy at Assumption Park on Windsor's riverfront, Sunday, April 27, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Kids take the lead in the Windsor Walk for Muscular Dystrophy at Assumption Park on Windsor’s riverfront, Sunday, April 27, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Michael Ginnasio, 3, who was born with Muscular Dystrophy, at the starting line of the Windsor Walk for Muscular Dystrophy at Assumption Park on Windsor's riverfront, Sunday, April 27, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Michael Ginnasio, 3, who was born with Muscular Dystrophy, at the starting line of the Windsor Walk for Muscular Dystrophy at Assumption Park on Windsor’s riverfront, Sunday, April 27, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

 Kids take the lead in the Windsor Walk for Muscular Dystrophy at Assumption Park on Windsor's riverfront, Sunday, April 27, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Kids take the lead in the Windsor Walk for Muscular Dystrophy at Assumption Park on Windsor’s riverfront, Sunday, April 27, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Leamington Fire Service tend to a fire in a dumpster that was adjacent to the Pelee Motor Inn in Leamington, Sunday, April 27, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Leamington Fire Service tend to a fire in a dumpster that was adjacent to the Pelee Motor Inn in Leamington, Sunday, April 27, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Leamington Fire Service tend to a fire in a dumpster that was adjacent to the Pelee Motor Inn in Leamington, Sunday, April 27, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Leamington Fire Service tend to a fire in a dumpster that was adjacent to the Pelee Motor Inn in Leamington, Sunday, April 27, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

 Leamington Fire Service tend to a fire in a dumpster that was adjacent to the Pelee Motor Inn in Leamington, Sunday, April 27, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Leamington Fire Service tend to a fire in a dumpster that was adjacent to the Pelee Motor Inn in Leamington, Sunday, April 27, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

 Leamington Fire Service tend to a fire in a dumpster that was adjacent to the Pelee Motor Inn in Leamington, Sunday, April 27, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Leamington Fire Service tend to a fire in a dumpster that was adjacent to the Pelee Motor Inn in Leamington, Sunday, April 27, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A woman is taken to hospital by EMS Paramedics after a two-car motor vehicle accident involving a Chevy Cavalier and a Pontiac Montana at the intersection of Giles Blvd. West and Dougall Ave., Sunday, April 27, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A woman is taken to hospital by EMS Paramedics after a two-car motor vehicle accident involving a Chevy Cavalier and a Pontiac Montana at the intersection of Giles Blvd. West and Dougall Ave., Sunday, April 27, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

 A woman is taken to hospital by EMS Paramedics after a two-car motor vehicle accident involving a Chevy Cavalier and a Pontiac Montana at the intersection of Giles Blvd. West and Dougall Ave., Sunday, April 27, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A woman is taken to hospital by EMS Paramedics after a two-car motor vehicle accident involving a Chevy Cavalier and a Pontiac Montana at the intersection of Giles Blvd. West and Dougall Ave., Sunday, April 27, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Residents watch from their front door as emergency workers tend to a two-car motor vehicle accident involving a Chevy Cavalier and a Pontiac Montana at the intersection of Giles Blvd. West and Dougall Ave., Sunday, April 27, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Residents watch from their front door as emergency workers tend to a two-car motor vehicle accident involving a Chevy Cavalier and a Pontiac Montana at the intersection of Giles Blvd. West and Dougall Ave., Sunday, April 27, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

 A Chevy Cavalier rests in the middle of the intersection of Giles Blvd. West and Dougall Ave., after a motor vehicle accident with a Pontiac Montana, Sunday, April 27, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A Chevy Cavalier rests in the middle of the intersection of Giles Blvd. West and Dougall Ave., after a motor vehicle accident with a Pontiac Montana, Sunday, April 27, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

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Windsor Police Const. Warren Braganza leaves a police act hearing Monday, April 28, 2014, after pleading guilty to charges. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Police Const. Warren Braganza leaves a police act hearing Monday, April 28, 2014, after pleading guilty to charges. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

 Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), addresses delegates at the CIRP (International Academy for Production Engineering) 47th annual Conference on Manufacturing Systems held Monday, April 28, 2014, at the University of Windsor. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), addresses delegates at the CIRP (International Academy for Production Engineering) 47th annual Conference on Manufacturing Systems held Monday, April 28, 2014, at the University of Windsor. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

 Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), addresses delegates at the CIRP (International Academy for Production Engineering) 47th annual Conference on Manufacturing Systems held Monday, April 28, 2014, at the University of Windsor. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), addresses delegates at the CIRP (International Academy for Production Engineering) 47th annual Conference on Manufacturing Systems held Monday, April 28, 2014, at the University of Windsor. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

 Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), addresses delegates at the CIRP (International Academy for Production Engineering) 47th annual Conference on Manufacturing Systems held Monday, April 28, 2014, at the University of Windsor. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), addresses delegates at the CIRP (International Academy for Production Engineering) 47th annual Conference on Manufacturing Systems held Monday, April 28, 2014, at the University of Windsor. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

 Gary Goodyear (L), Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), and Alan Wildeman, president of the University of Windsor are shown at the CIRP (International Academy for Production Engineering) 47th annual Conference on Manufacturing Systems held Monday, April 28, 2014, at the University of Windsor. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Gary Goodyear (L), Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), and Alan Wildeman, president of the University of Windsor are shown at the CIRP (International Academy for Production Engineering) 47th annual Conference on Manufacturing Systems held Monday, April 28, 2014, at the University of Windsor. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

. Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) speaks to reporters at the CIRP (International Academy for Production Engineering) 47th annual Conference on Manufacturing Systems held Monday, April 28, 2014, at the University of Windsor. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

. Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) speaks to reporters at the CIRP (International Academy for Production Engineering) 47th annual Conference on Manufacturing Systems held Monday, April 28, 2014, at the University of Windsor. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Noelle Montcalm is shown Monday, April 28, 2014, in Windsor, Ont. She is fundraising in order to compete at the Commonwealth Games in Scotland this July.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Noelle Montcalm is shown Monday, April 28, 2014, in Windsor, Ont. She is fundraising in order to compete at the Commonwealth Games in Scotland this July. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Brian Tropea, general manager of the Ontario Harness Horse Association in April 2012. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

Brian Tropea, general manager of the Ontario Harness Horse Association in April 2012. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

CBC municipal reporter Gino Conte, left, receives the Key to the City from Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis, right, on the occasion of Conte's last council meeting as a media professional. Conte is retiring after 40 years in the news industry. Photographed April 28, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

CBC municipal reporter Gino Conte, left, receives the Key to the City from Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis, right, on the occasion of Conte’s last council meeting as a media professional. Conte is retiring after 40 years in the news industry. Photographed April 28, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

CBC's Gino Conte working his last council meeting, April 28, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

CBC’s Gino Conte working his last council meeting, April 28, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

CBC's Gino Conte receives the Key to the City from Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis, April 28, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

CBC’s Gino Conte receives the Key to the City from Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis, April 28, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

CBC's Gino Conte receives the Key to the City from Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis, April 28, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

CBC’s Gino Conte receives the Key to the City from Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis, April 28, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

CBC's Gino Conte working his last council meeting, April 28, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

CBC’s Gino Conte working his last council meeting, April 28, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

What's left of Windsor Raceway. Photographed April 28, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

What’s left of Windsor Raceway. Photographed April 28, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

The boarded-up remains of Windsor Raceway Slots on April 28, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

The boarded-up remains of Windsor Raceway Slots on April 28, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

Chaoying Yang addresses city council during a special meeting at city hall in Windsor on Monday, April 28, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Chaoying Yang addresses city council during a special meeting at city hall in Windsor on Monday, April 28, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

CBC's Gino Conte working his last council meeting, April 28, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

CBC’s Gino Conte working his last council meeting, April 28, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

Terry Yaldo addresses city council during a special meeting at city hall in Windsor on Monday, April 28, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Terry Yaldo addresses city council during a special meeting at city hall in Windsor on Monday, April 28, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Long-time CBC municipal reporter Gino Conte at his last council meeting, April 28, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

Long-time CBC municipal reporter Gino Conte at his last council meeting, April 28, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

Cardinal Carter's Andrew Vale, right, and Forster's Lutifei Abulititu battle in high school boys soccer Monday at Forster. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Cardinal Carter’s Andrew Vale, right, and Forster’s Lutifei Abulititu battle in high school boys soccer Monday at Forster. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Cardinal Carter Secondary School's Austin Bento and J. L. Forster Secondary School's Breesam Ali Sabah chase down the ball at J. L. Forster Secondary School in Windsor on Monday, April 28, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Cardinal Carter Secondary School’s Austin Bento and J. L. Forster Secondary School’s Breesam Ali Sabah chase down the ball at J. L. Forster Secondary School in Windsor on Monday, April 28, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Cardinal Carter Secondary School's Pedro Zavala Santos and J. L. Forster Secondary School'sAdemi Nedjet collide in the air at J. L. Forster Secondary School in Windsor on Monday, April 28, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Cardinal Carter Secondary School’s Pedro Zavala Santos and J. L. Forster Secondary School’sAdemi Nedjet collide in the air at J. L. Forster Secondary School in Windsor on Monday, April 28, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Cardinal Carter Secondary School's Charles Impens and J. L. Forster Secondary School's Ademi Nedjet both try to head the ball at J. L. Forster Secondary School in Windsor on Monday, April 28, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Cardinal Carter Secondary School’s Charles Impens and J. L. Forster Secondary School’s Ademi Nedjet both try to head the ball at J. L. Forster Secondary School in Windsor on Monday, April 28, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Ron LaPointe with canoes and kayaks at his home in LaSalle, Ontario. LaPointe operates River Canard Canoe Company but has been told by LaSalle to stop it because his land is zoned for agriculture not a business. He's been operating for nine years and wants LaSalle to make an exception or amendment to its zoning. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Ron LaPointe with canoes and kayaks at his home in LaSalle, Ontario. LaPointe operates River Canard Canoe Company but has been told by LaSalle to stop it because his land is zoned for agriculture not a business. He’s been operating for nine years and wants LaSalle to make an exception or amendment to its zoning. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Portrait of Ron LaPointe with canoes and kayaks at his home in LaSalle, Ontario. He operates River Canard Canoe Company but has been told by LaSalle to stop it because his land is zoned for agriculture not a business. He's been operating for nine years and wants LaSalle to make an exception or amendment to its zoning. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Portrait of Ron LaPointe with canoes and kayaks at his home in LaSalle, Ontario. He operates River Canard Canoe Company but has been told by LaSalle to stop it because his land is zoned for agriculture not a business. He’s been operating for nine years and wants LaSalle to make an exception or amendment to its zoning. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, ONTARIO- APRIL 29, 2014 - A worker surveys the girders during construction on the Herb Gray Parkway Project south of E.C. Row on April 29, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, ONTARIO- APRIL 29, 2014 – A worker surveys the girders during construction on the Herb Gray Parkway Project south of E.C. Row on April 29, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

 A worker surveys the girders during construction on the Herb Gray Parkway Project south of E.C. Row on April 29, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

A worker surveys the girders during construction on the Herb Gray Parkway Project south of E.C. Row on April 29, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

 A worker surveys the girders during construction on the Herb Gray Parkway Project south of E.C. Row on April 29, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

A worker surveys the girders during construction on the Herb Gray Parkway Project south of E.C. Row on April 29, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

The girder's progress during construction on the Herb Gray Parkway Project south of E.C. Row on April 29, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

The girder’s progress during construction on the Herb Gray Parkway Project south of E.C. Row on April 29, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Models show off clothes created by fashion students from St. Clair College in Windsor on Monday, April 28, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Models show off clothes created by fashion students from St. Clair College in Windsor on Monday, April 28, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Models show off clothes created by fashion students from St. Clair College in Windsor on Monday, April 28, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Models show off clothes created by fashion students from St. Clair College in Windsor on Monday, April 28, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Models show off clothes created by fashion students from St. Clair College in Windsor on Monday, April 28, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Models show off clothes created by fashion students from St. Clair College in Windsor on Monday, April 28, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Models show off clothes created by fashion students from St. Clair College in Windsor on Monday, April 28, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Models show off clothes created by fashion students from St. Clair College in Windsor on Monday, April 28, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Models show off clothes created by fashion students from St. Clair College in Windsor on Monday, April 28, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Models show off clothes created by fashion students from St. Clair College in Windsor on Monday, April 28, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Models show off clothes created by fashion students from St. Clair College in Windsor on Monday, April 28, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Models show off clothes created by fashion students from St. Clair College in Windsor on Monday, April 28, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Models show off clothes created by fashion students from St. Clair College in Windsor on Monday, April 28, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Models show off clothes created by fashion students from St. Clair College in Windsor on Monday, April 28, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Models show off clothes created by fashion students from St. Clair College in Windsor on Monday, April 28, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Models show off clothes created by fashion students from St. Clair College in Windsor on Monday, April 28, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Models show off clothes created by fashion students from St. Clair College in Windsor on Monday, April 28, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Models show off clothes created by fashion students from St. Clair College in Windsor on Monday, April 28, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Models show off clothes created by fashion students from St. Clair College in Windsor on Monday, April 28, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Models show off clothes created by fashion students from St. Clair College in Windsor on Monday, April 28, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

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Natalee Speers is a member of the Border City Brawlers roller derby team and Team Ontario.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Natalee Speers is a member of the Border City Brawlers roller derby team and Team Ontario. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Loris Collavino CEO at Prestressed Systems Inc. in Windsor, Ontario on Aprill 29, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Loris Collavino CEO at Prestressed Systems Inc. in Windsor, Ontario on Aprill 29, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Loris Collavino CEO at Prestressed Systems Inc. in Windsor, Ontario on Aprill 29, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Loris Collavino CEO at Prestressed Systems Inc. in Windsor, Ontario on Aprill 29, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Loris Collavino CEO at Prestressed Systems Inc. in Windsor, Ontario on Aprill 29, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Loris Collavino CEO at Prestressed Systems Inc. in Windsor, Ontario on Aprill 29, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Loris Collavino CEO at Prestressed Systems Inc. in Windsor, Ontario on Aprill 29, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Loris Collavino CEO at Prestressed Systems Inc. in Windsor, Ontario on Aprill 29, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

 The property where a proposed new Windsor Fire Service station will be built at the corner of Daytona and Northwood is shown Tuesday, April 29, 2014. A snake found on the site has raised concerns about the progress of the project.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The property where a proposed new Windsor Fire Service station will be built at the corner of Daytona and Northwood is shown Tuesday, April 29, 2014. A snake found on the site has raised concerns about the progress of the project. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

 The property where a proposed new Windsor Fire Service station will be built at the corner of Daytona and Northwood is shown Tuesday, April 29, 2014. A snake found on the site has raised concerns about the progress of the project.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The property where a proposed new Windsor Fire Service station will be built at the corner of Daytona and Northwood is shown Tuesday, April 29, 2014. A snake found on the site has raised concerns about the progress of the project. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A lake freighter sails up the Detroit River in Windsor on a sunny Tuesday, April 29, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

A lake freighter sails up the Detroit River in Windsor on a sunny Tuesday, April 29, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

A lake freighter sails up the Detroit River in Windsor on a sunny Tuesday, April 29, 2014.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

A lake freighter sails up the Detroit River in Windsor on a sunny Tuesday, April 29, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

A cyclist enjoys the warm afternoon weather Tuesday, April 29, 2014, under the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ont.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A cyclist enjoys the warm afternoon weather Tuesday, April 29, 2014, under the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

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Anne-Marie Albidone, environmental services manager with the City of Windsor displays some of the discarded syringes found in city trash. There has been an increase in medical sharps in the garbage and workers being injured by them in the last two years. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Anne-Marie Albidone, environmental services manager with the City of Windsor displays some of the discarded syringes found in city trash. There has been an increase in medical sharps in the garbage and workers being injured by them in the last two years. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Anne-Marie Albidone, environmental services manager with the City of Windsor displays some of the discarded syringes found in city trash. There has been an increase in medical sharps in the garbage and workers being injured by them in the last two years. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Anne-Marie Albidone, environmental services manager with the City of Windsor displays some of the discarded syringes found in city trash. There has been an increase in medical sharps in the garbage and workers being injured by them in the last two years. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Anne-Marie Albidone, environmental services manager with the City of Windsor displays some of the discarded syringes found in city trash. There has been an increase in medical sharps in the garbage and workers being injured by them in the last two years. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Anne-Marie Albidone, environmental services manager with the City of Windsor displays some of the discarded syringes found in city trash. There has been an increase in medical sharps in the garbage and workers being injured by them in the last two years. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Richie Keriouz at the Kingsville Athletic Club. The Leamington native overcame stress and depression by getting strong and healthy. (JASON KRYK / The Windsor Star)

Richie Keriouz at the Kingsville Athletic Club. The Leamington native overcame stress and depression by getting strong and healthy. (JASON KRYK / The Windsor Star)

Richie Keriouz at the Kingsville Athletic Club: "I now know what it feels like to be in elite shape and on top of the world. I know what it feels like to be rock bottom. I don't regret that I hit rock bottom, I use it as a tool and won't ever let myself get back there." (JASON KRYK / The Windsor Star)

Richie Keriouz at the Kingsville Athletic Club: “I now know what it feels like to be in elite shape and on top of the world. I know what it feels like to be rock bottom. I don’t regret that I hit rock bottom, I use it as a tool and won’t ever let myself get back there.” (JASON KRYK / The Windsor Star)

Dr. Darren Cargill is a palliative care doctor at Hospice of Windsor and Essex County. April 30, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Dr. Darren Cargill is a palliative care doctor at Hospice of Windsor and Essex County. April 30, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Artist Debbie Goldring in her studio in her Harrow home. Goldring began drawing horses when she started riding lessons at age 11. (JASON KRYK / The Windsor Star)

Artist Debbie Goldring in her studio in her Harrow home. Goldring began drawing horses when she started riding lessons at age 11. (JASON KRYK / The Windsor Star)

A Windsor firefighter walks through a smoke-filled home during a simulated fire on Fazio Drive in Windsor, Ontario on April 30, 2014.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

A Windsor firefighter walks through a smoke-filled home during a simulated fire on Fazio Drive in Windsor, Ontario on April 30, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighter recruit Adam Kunder, 21 during a simulated fire on Fazio Drive in Windsor, Ontario on April 30, 2014.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighter recruit Adam Kunder, 21 during a simulated fire on Fazio Drive in Windsor, Ontario on April 30, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Mannequins used in rescue training are seen as a Windsor firefighter  enters a simulated fire on Fazio Drive in Windsor, Ontario on April 30, 2014.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Mannequins used in rescue training are seen as a Windsor firefighter enters a simulated fire on Fazio Drive in Windsor, Ontario on April 30, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

A Windsor firefighter performs a rescue on a mannequin during  simulated fire training exercise on Fazio Drive in Windsor, Ontario on April 30, 2014.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

A Windsor firefighter performs a rescue on a mannequin during simulated fire training exercise on Fazio Drive in Windsor, Ontario on April 30, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighter crews break down a door during a simulated fire on Fazio Drive in Windsor, Ontario on April 30, 2014.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighter crews break down a door during a simulated fire on Fazio Drive in Windsor, Ontario on April 30, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighter and training instructor Jack Bailey takes part in a fire training exercise on Fazio Drive in Windsor, Ontario on April 30, 2014.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighter and training instructor Jack Bailey takes part in a fire training exercise on Fazio Drive in Windsor, Ontario on April 30, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Emergency personnel put a man into an ambulance after an apartment fire on the 20th floor of 920 Ouellette Ave. in downtown Windsor on April 30, 2014. (Jason Kryk / The Windsor Star)

Emergency personnel put a man into an ambulance after an apartment fire on the 20th floor of 920 Ouellette Ave. in downtown Windsor on April 30, 2014. (Jason Kryk / The Windsor Star)

Fire trucks sit in front of 920 Ouellette Ave. in downtown Windsor on April 30, 2014. (Jason Kryk / The Windsor Star)

Fire trucks sit in front of 920 Ouellette Ave. in downtown Windsor on April 30, 2014. (Jason Kryk / The Windsor Star)

Windsor Fire Service recruits for 2014 along with training staff before a training exercise on Fazio Drive in Windsor, Ontario on April 30, 2014.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Fire Service recruits for 2014 along with training staff before a training exercise on Fazio Drive in Windsor, Ontario on April 30, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Fred Bouzide from Fred's Farm Fresh is seen with the start of his seasonal flowers at his store in Windsor on Wednesday, April 30, 2014. Fred's has many varieties but like many others does not have any Impatiens yet. He is expecting a shipment this weekend.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Fred Bouzide from Fred’s Farm Fresh is seen with the start of his seasonal flowers at his store in Windsor on Wednesday, April 30, 2014. Fred’s has many varieties but like many others does not have any Impatiens yet. He is expecting a shipment this weekend. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Fred Bouzide from Fred's Farm Fresh is seen with the start of his seasonal flowers at his store in Windsor on Wednesday, April 30, 2014. Fred's has many varieties but like many others does not have any Impatiens yet. He is expecting a shipment this weekend.                     (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Fred Bouzide from Fred’s Farm Fresh is seen with the start of his seasonal flowers at his store in Windsor on Wednesday, April 30, 2014. Fred’s has many varieties but like many others does not have any Impatiens yet. He is expecting a shipment this weekend. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Kristen Siapas and Dane Fader rehearse a scene from Windsor Light Music Theatre’s production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts in Windsor earlier this week. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

Kristen Siapas and Dane Fader rehearse a scene from Windsor Light Music Theatre’s production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts in Windsor earlier this week. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)


Gallery: 101-day CUPE strike

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Here’s a collection of photos shot by Windsor Star photographers during the 101-day CUPE strike by city workers in 2009.

A group of volunteers walk through the tall grass May 30, 2009, at the Ford Test Track in Windsor, ON. picking up garbage. The grass has not been cut in almost seven weeks due to the CUPE strike. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A group of volunteers walk through the tall grass May 30, 2009, at the Ford Test Track in Windsor, ON. picking up garbage. The grass has not been cut in almost seven weeks due to the CUPE strike. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Strike City of Windsor workers and CUPE union members march towards Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis on Monday May 18, 2009.   (Jason Kryk/ The Windsor Star)

Strike City of Windsor workers and CUPE union members march towards Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis on Monday May 18, 2009. (Jason Kryk/ The Windsor Star)

CUPE union members block the gates to the refuse transfer station in Windsor on Wednesday, April 15, 2009. Close to 400 outside workers are now on strike after negotiations with the city of Windsor broke down.         (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

CUPE union members block the gates to the refuse transfer station in Windsor on Wednesday, April 15, 2009. Close to 400 outside workers are now on strike after negotiations with the city of Windsor broke down. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

CUPE 543 members remain on the picket line at the Central Ave. transfer station in Windsor, Ont., on July 20, 2009.   City of Windsor inside and outside workers remain on strike.  (JASON KRYK/ THE WINDSOR STAR)

CUPE 543 members remain on the picket line at the Central Ave. transfer station in Windsor, Ont., on July 20, 2009. City of Windsor inside and outside workers remain on strike. (JASON KRYK/ THE WINDSOR STAR)

CUPE strike signs and garbage are piled in the back of a City of Windsor truck at the  Ford Test track in Windsor, On., on July 27, 2009.  City workers returned to work following the bitter strike.    (JASON KRYK/ THE WINDSOR STAR)

CUPE strike signs and garbage are piled in the back of a City of Windsor truck at the Ford Test track in Windsor, On., on July 27, 2009. City workers returned to work following the bitter strike. (JASON KRYK/ THE WINDSOR STAR)

The public swimming pool at Atkinson Park remains closed due to the lengthy CUPE strike.  (Scott Webster / The Windsor Star)

The public swimming pool at Atkinson Park remains closed due to the lengthy CUPE strike. (Scott Webster / The Windsor Star)

CUPE local president Jean Fox speaks with City of Windsor councillor Ken Lewenza Jr., right, outside City Hall prior to a special meeting of city council to discuss the latest events relating to the CUPE strike. (NICK BRANCACCIO / The Windsor Star)

CUPE local president Jean Fox speaks with City of Windsor councillor Ken Lewenza Jr., right, outside City Hall prior to a special meeting of city council to discuss the latest events relating to the CUPE strike. (NICK BRANCACCIO / The Windsor Star)

 CUPE members rally in front of city hall in Windsor on Thursday, July 23, 2009. The city has reached a tentative deal with CUPE which could end the 15 week old strike.         (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

CUPE members rally in front of city hall in Windsor on Thursday, July 23, 2009. The city has reached a tentative deal with CUPE which could end the 15 week old strike. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

CUPE members rally in front of city hall in Windsor on Thursday, July 23, 2009. The city has reached a tentative deal with CUPE which could end the 15 week old strike.         (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

CUPE members rally in front of city hall in Windsor on Thursday, July 23, 2009. The city has reached a tentative deal with CUPE which could end the 15 week old strike. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

CUPE members rally in front of city hall in Windsor on Thursday, July 23, 2009. The city has reached a tentative deal with CUPE which could end the 15 week old strike.         (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

CUPE members rally in front of city hall in Windsor on Thursday, July 23, 2009. The city has reached a tentative deal with CUPE which could end the 15 week old strike. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

A CUPE sign hangs on the City of Windsor crest July 15, 2009, at the Windsor City Hall in Windsor, ON. CUPE members will vote on the city's offer July 16, 2009, that could end the lengthy strike. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A CUPE sign hangs on the City of Windsor crest July 15, 2009, at the Windsor City Hall in Windsor, ON. CUPE members will vote on the city’s offer July 16, 2009, that could end the lengthy strike. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A CUPE sign hangs on a plant July 15, 2009, at the Windsor City Hall in Windsor, ON. CUPE members will vote on the city's offer July 16, 2009, that could end the lengthy strike. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A CUPE sign hangs on a plant July 15, 2009, at the Windsor City Hall in Windsor, ON. CUPE members will vote on the city’s offer July 16, 2009, that could end the lengthy strike. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

CUPE members delay traffic entering the City of Windsor Central Ave. transfer station on Friday July 3, 2009 in Windsor, Ont.   The strike continues by inside and outside workers.  (JASON KRYK/ THE WINDSOR STAR)

CUPE members delay traffic entering the City of Windsor Central Ave. transfer station on Friday July 3, 2009 in Windsor, Ont. The strike continues by inside and outside workers. (JASON KRYK/ THE WINDSOR STAR)

A CUPE members delay traffic entering the City of Windsor Central Ave. transfer station on Friday July 3, 2009 in Windsor, Ont.   The strike continues by inside and outside workers.  (JASON KRYK/ THE WINDSOR STAR)

A CUPE members delay traffic entering the City of Windsor Central Ave. transfer station on Friday July 3, 2009 in Windsor, Ont. The strike continues by inside and outside workers. (JASON KRYK/ THE WINDSOR STAR)

 Flies make a home on garbage piled outside the CUPE headquarters on Parent Ave. in WIndsor, Ont., as the strike continues into the thirteenth week.   Area business are upset with the large amount of flies what they say is caused by the growng garbage mound at the CUPE union all on Parent Ave. in Windsor, Ont. (JASON KRYK/ THE WINDSOR STAR)

Flies make a home on garbage piled outside the CUPE headquarters on Parent Ave. in WIndsor, Ont., as the strike continues into the thirteenth week. Area business are upset with the large amount of flies what they say is caused by the growng garbage mound at the CUPE union all on Parent Ave. in Windsor, Ont. (JASON KRYK/ THE WINDSOR STAR)

Garbage remains piled up in an alley behind the 1200 block of Parent Ave. in Windsor, Ont.,   A dispute remains with the city and a property owner regarding the removal of the garbage that is left over from the CUPE strike.  (JASON KRYK/ THE WINDSOR STAR)

Garbage remains piled up in an alley behind the 1200 block of Parent Ave. in Windsor, Ont., A dispute remains with the city and a property owner regarding the removal of the garbage that is left over from the CUPE strike. (JASON KRYK/ THE WINDSOR STAR)

Mark Crampsie mows the knee high grass May 30, 2009, at the Willistead Park in Windsor, ON. He was among several volunteers that participated in a clean up of the park which has not been maintained for almost seven weeks due to the CUPE strike. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Mark Crampsie mows the knee high grass May 30, 2009, at the Willistead Park in Windsor, ON. He was among several volunteers that participated in a clean up of the park which has not been maintained for almost seven weeks due to the CUPE strike. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Danielle Menard picks up freshly cut grass May 30, 2009, at the Willistead Park in Windsor, ON. She was among several volunteers that participated in a clean up of the park which has not been maintained for almost seven weeks due to the CUPE strike. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Danielle Menard picks up freshly cut grass May 30, 2009, at the Willistead Park in Windsor, ON. She was among several volunteers that participated in a clean up of the park which has not been maintained for almost seven weeks due to the CUPE strike. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Danielle Menard (L) and Colin Langshaw pick up freshly cut grass May 30, 2009, at the Willistead Park in Windsor, ON. They were among several volunteers that participated in a clean up of the park which has not been maintained for almost seven weeks due to the CUPE strike. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Danielle Menard (L) and Colin Langshaw pick up freshly cut grass May 30, 2009, at the Willistead Park in Windsor, ON. They were among several volunteers that participated in a clean up of the park which has not been maintained for almost seven weeks due to the CUPE strike. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

CUPE Ontario president Sid Ryan speaks to striking City of Windsor workers outside Windsor City Hall in WIndsor, Ont., on May 1, 2009.    The strike by outside and inside workers is in it's third week.   (Jason Kryk/ The Windsor Star)

CUPE Ontario president Sid Ryan speaks to striking City of Windsor workers outside Windsor City Hall in WIndsor, Ont., on May 1, 2009. The strike by outside and inside workers is in it’s third week. (Jason Kryk/ The Windsor Star)

CUPE union members help unload a trailer filled with garbage at the gates to the refuse transfer station in Windsor on Wednesday, April 15, 2009. Close to 400 outside workers are now on strike after negotiations with the city of Windsor broke down.         (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

CUPE union members help unload a trailer filled with garbage at the gates to the refuse transfer station in Windsor on Wednesday, April 15, 2009. Close to 400 outside workers are now on strike after negotiations with the city of Windsor broke down. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

CUPE union members block the gates to the refuse transfer station in Windsor on Wednesday, April 15, 2009. Close to 400 outside workers are now on strike after negotiations with the city of Windsor broke down.         (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

CUPE union members block the gates to the refuse transfer station in Windsor on Wednesday, April 15, 2009. Close to 400 outside workers are now on strike after negotiations with the city of Windsor broke down. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

Garbage bags have been placed along the curb in front of the home of CUPE Local 82 president Jim Wood's home.  The move may be Wood's personal way of bringing arbitration to the lengthy CUPE strike with the City of Windsor.  (Scott Webster / The Windsor Star)

Garbage bags have been placed along the curb in front of the home of CUPE Local 82 president Jim Wood’s home. The move may be Wood’s personal way of bringing arbitration to the lengthy CUPE strike with the City of Windsor. (Scott Webster / The Windsor Star)

Mark Crampsie mows the knee high grass May 30, 2009, at the Willistead Park in Windsor, ON. He was among several volunteers that participated in a clean up of the park which has not been maintained for almost seven weeks due to the CUPE strike. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Mark Crampsie mows the knee high grass May 30, 2009, at the Willistead Park in Windsor, ON. He was among several volunteers that participated in a clean up of the park which has not been maintained for almost seven weeks due to the CUPE strike. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

CUPE Ontario president Sid Ryan speaks to striking City of Windsor workers outside Windsor City Hall in WIndsor, Ont., on May 1, 2009.    The strike by outside and inside workers is in it's third week.   (Jason Kryk/ The Windsor Star)

CUPE Ontario president Sid Ryan speaks to striking City of Windsor workers outside Windsor City Hall in WIndsor, Ont., on May 1, 2009. The strike by outside and inside workers is in it’s third week. (Jason Kryk/ The Windsor Star)

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Windsor in Pictures: May 1, 2014

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 Nichola Mauro Iko blesses the Our Lady of Guadalupe Maternity Home at 591 Alexandrine Street in Windsor on May 1, 2014.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Nichola Mauro Iko blesses the Our Lady of Guadalupe Maternity Home at 591 Alexandrine Street in Windsor on May 1, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Danijela Matic, left, Sister Linda Dube, Elaine Paul during the Our Lady of Guadalupe Maternity Home blessing at 591 Alexandrine Street in Windsor on May 1, 2014.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Danijela Matic, left, Sister Linda Dube, Elaine Paul during the Our Lady of Guadalupe Maternity Home blessing at 591 Alexandrine Street in Windsor on May 1, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Organizers of the Windsor Motorcycle Ride for Dad held a media conference Thursday, May 1, 2014, to detail this year's fundraising efforts. Ian Bentley (L) a prostate cancer survivor and Shane Miles, chair of the event pose for the photo at the Thunder Road Harley dealership in Windsor, Ont. where the event was held.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Organizers of the Windsor Motorcycle Ride for Dad held a media conference Thursday, May 1, 2014, to detail this year’s fundraising efforts. Ian Bentley (L) a prostate cancer survivor and Shane Miles, chair of the event pose for the photo at the Thunder Road Harley dealership in Windsor, Ont. where the event was held. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Kingsville's Kennedy Ingratta, left, goes for the ball with Lajeunesse Emily Calongcagong during the WECSSAA  girls soccer game in Windsor, Ontario on May 1, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Kingsville’s Kennedy Ingratta, left, goes for the ball with Lajeunesse Emily Calongcagong during the WECSSAA girls soccer game in Windsor, Ontario on May 1, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Lajeunesse's Mikayla Mascatello left battles with Kingsvilles player Kennedy Ingratta during the WECSSAA  girls soccer game  in Windsor, Ontario on May 1, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Lajeunesse’s Mikayla Mascatello left battles with Kingsvilles player Kennedy Ingratta during the WECSSAA girls soccer game in Windsor, Ontario on May 1, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

 Lajeunesse players celebrate a second period goal during the WECSSAA  girls soccer game against Kingsville in Windsor, Ontario on May 1, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Lajeunesse players celebrate a second period goal during the WECSSAA girls soccer game against Kingsville in Windsor, Ontario on May 1, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Firefighters have a fire in the 3300 block of conservation drive in Windsor under control on May 1, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/Twitpic/The Windsor Star)

Firefighters have a fire in the 3300 block of conservation drive in Windsor under control on May 1, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/Twitpic/The Windsor Star)

Firefighters at 3312 Conservation Dr. on May 1, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

Firefighters at 3312 Conservation Dr. on May 1, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

Firefighters stand on the roof of a house at 3312 Conservation Dr. on May 1, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

Firefighters stand on the roof of a house at 3312 Conservation Dr. on May 1, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

Firefighters at 3312 Conservation Dr. on May 1, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

Firefighters at 3312 Conservation Dr. on May 1, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

Firefighters on the roof of 3312 Conservation Dr. on May 1, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

Firefighters on the roof of 3312 Conservation Dr. on May 1, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

Jaylin VandeBovenkamp practices at the St. Denis Centre in Windsor on Thursday, May 1, 2014.                         (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Jaylin VandeBovenkamp practices at the St. Denis Centre in Windsor on Thursday, May 1, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Jaylin VandeBovenkamp practices at the St. Denis Centre in Windsor on Thursday, May 1, 2014.                         (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Jaylin VandeBovenkamp practices at the St. Denis Centre in Windsor on Thursday, May 1, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Jaylin VandeBovenkamp practices at the St. Denis Centre in Windsor on Thursday, May 1, 2014.                         (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Jaylin VandeBovenkamp practices at the St. Denis Centre in Windsor on Thursday, May 1, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Jaylin VandeBovenkamp practices at the St. Denis Centre in Windsor on Thursday, May 1, 2014.                         (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Jaylin VandeBovenkamp practices at the St. Denis Centre in Windsor on Thursday, May 1, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Postal workers lead a small group during the annual May Day march in Windsor on Thursday, May 1, 2014.                         (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Postal workers lead a small group during the annual May Day march in Windsor on Thursday, May 1, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Len Wallace leads the group in song during the annual May Day march in Windsor on Thursday, May 1, 2014. A small group marched along the riverfront and up Ouellette Avenue to mark the annual day for workers.                         (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Len Wallace leads the group in song during the annual May Day march in Windsor on Thursday, May 1, 2014. A small group marched along the riverfront and up Ouellette Avenue to mark the annual day for workers. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

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The Star’s award-winning photographers covered the city and county on May, 2, 2014. Check out the gallery.

Walking past a Windsor institution: Tunnel Bar-B-Q on Park Street East, May 2, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

Walking past a Windsor institution: Tunnel Bar-B-Q on Park Street East, May 2, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

Ready for the evening rush at Tunnel Bar-B-Q on May 2, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

Ready for the evening rush at Tunnel Bar-B-Q on May 2, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

Tunnel Bar-B-Q cook Tyler Seman serves up a plate of the house specialty - ribs - on May 2, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

Tunnel Bar-B-Q cook Tyler Seman serves up a plate of the house specialty – ribs – on May 2, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

Outside a Windsor institution: Tunnel Bar-B-Q on May 2, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

Outside a Windsor institution: Tunnel Bar-B-Q on May 2, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

Tunnel Bar-B-Q's carry out entrance on May 2, 2014. (Dalson Chen / The Windsor Star)

Tunnel Bar-B-Q’s carry out entrance on May 2, 2014. (Dalson Chen / The Windsor Star)

Gloria Ehrler (left) and Linda Freund (right) of Algonac, Michigan, wait for their meal at Tunnel Bar-B-Q on May 2, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

Gloria Ehrler (left) and Linda Freund (right) of Algonac, Michigan, wait for their meal at Tunnel Bar-B-Q on May 2, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

Bill Gibbs (right) and his wife Lori (left) talk about Tunnel Bar-B-Q's ribs and dessert menu on May 2, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

Bill Gibbs (right) and his wife Lori (left) talk about Tunnel Bar-B-Q’s ribs and dessert menu on May 2, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

John Strahl (right) and his wife Shirley (left) enjoy a meal at Tunnel Bar-B-Q on May 2, 2014. They've been customers of the eatery since they were teenagers. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

John Strahl (right) and his wife Shirley (left) enjoy a meal at Tunnel Bar-B-Q on May 2, 2014. They’ve been customers of the eatery since they were teenagers. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

Katrina, Brenda and Jacques Senechal (left to right) in their home in Windsor on Friday, May 2, 2014. Brenda is dying from a rare form of cancer and is hoping to attend her daughters wedding in Australia. They are planning to host a fundraiser to help pay for the trip.                         (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Katrina, Brenda and Jacques Senechal (left to right) in their home in Windsor on Friday, May 2, 2014. Brenda is dying from a rare form of cancer and is hoping to attend her daughters wedding in Australia. They are planning to host a fundraiser to help pay for the trip. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Katrina, Brenda and Jacques Senechal (left to right) in their home in Windsor on Friday, May 2, 2014. Brenda is dying from a rare form of cancer and is hoping to attend her daughters wedding in Australia. They are planning to host a fundraiser to help pay for the trip.                         (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Katrina, Brenda and Jacques Senechal (left to right) in their home in Windsor on Friday, May 2, 2014. Brenda is dying from a rare form of cancer and is hoping to attend her daughters wedding in Australia. They are planning to host a fundraiser to help pay for the trip. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Brenda Senechal in her home in Windsor on Friday, May 2, 2014. Brenda is dying from a rare form of cancer and is hoping to attend her daughters wedding in Australia. They are planning to host a fundraiser to help pay for the trip.                         (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Brenda Senechal in her home in Windsor on Friday, May 2, 2014. Brenda is dying from a rare form of cancer and is hoping to attend her daughters wedding in Australia. They are planning to host a fundraiser to help pay for the trip. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Darla Oltean breaks down while talking about how her dog was attacked and killed by two larger dogs recently. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Darla Oltean breaks down while talking about how her dog was attacked and killed by two larger dogs recently. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Darla Oltean is shown with a photo of her dog Atticus who was attacked and killed by two larger dogs recently. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Darla Oltean is shown with a photo of her dog Atticus who was attacked and killed by two larger dogs recently. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Darla Oltean talks about how her dog was attacked and killed by two larger dogs recently. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Darla Oltean talks about how her dog was attacked and killed by two larger dogs recently. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A jail cell at the newly built South West Detention Centre in Windsor, Ont. is shown on Friday, May 2, 2014.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A jail cell at the newly built South West Detention Centre in Windsor, Ont. is shown on Friday, May 2, 2014. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A male living unit at the newly built South West Detention Centre in Windsor, Ont. is shown on Friday, May 2, 2014.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A male living unit at the newly built South West Detention Centre in Windsor, Ont. is shown on Friday, May 2, 2014. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

 A video visitation area at the newly built South West Detention Centre in Windsor, Ont. is shown on Friday, May 2, 2014.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A video visitation area at the newly built South West Detention Centre in Windsor, Ont. is shown on Friday, May 2, 2014. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A dental operatory room at the newly built South West Detention Centre in Windsor, Ont. is shown on Friday, May 2, 2014.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A dental operatory room at the newly built South West Detention Centre in Windsor, Ont. is shown on Friday, May 2, 2014. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A jail cell at the South West Detention Centre in Windsor, Ont. is shown on Friday, May 2, 2014.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A jail cell at the South West Detention Centre in Windsor, Ont. is shown on Friday, May 2, 2014. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A male living unit at the newly built South West Detention Centre in Windsor, Ont. is shown on Friday, May 2, 2014.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A male living unit at the newly built South West Detention Centre in Windsor, Ont. is shown on Friday, May 2, 2014. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A video visitation area at the newly built South West Detention Centre in Windsor, Ont. is shown on Friday, May 2, 2014.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star

A video visitation area at the newly built South West Detention Centre in Windsor, Ont. is shown on Friday, May 2, 2014. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star

The segregation area at the newly built South West Detention Centre in Windsor, Ont. is shown on Friday, May 2, 2014.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The segregation area at the newly built South West Detention Centre in Windsor, Ont. is shown on Friday, May 2, 2014. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Correctional worker Peter Petroni is shown in a segregation unit at the South West Detention Centre in Windsor, Ont. on Friday, May 2, 2014.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Correctional worker Peter Petroni is shown in a segregation unit at the South West Detention Centre in Windsor, Ont. on Friday, May 2, 2014. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The BOSS chair scan is shown at the South West Detention Centre in Windsor, Ont. on Friday, May 2, 2014.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The BOSS chair scan is shown at the South West Detention Centre in Windsor, Ont. on Friday, May 2, 2014. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A recreational area at the newly built South West Detention Centre in Windsor, Ont. is shown on Friday, May 2, 2014.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A recreational area at the newly built South West Detention Centre in Windsor, Ont. is shown on Friday, May 2, 2014. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A common area at the newly built South West Detention Centre in Windsor, Ont. is shown on Friday, May 2, 2014.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A common area at the newly built South West Detention Centre in Windsor, Ont. is shown on Friday, May 2, 2014. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A recreational area at the newly built South West Detention Centre in Windsor, Ont. is shown on Friday, May 2, 2014.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A recreational area at the newly built South West Detention Centre in Windsor, Ont. is shown on Friday, May 2, 2014. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Tunnel Bar B.Q. owner Thom Racovitis discusses the sale of his business to the University of Windsor at City Hall Friday, May 2, 2014. The University of Windsor bought the property for $4 million and will use it as an alternative location for the arts programs. (DYLAN KRISTY/The Windsor Star)

Tunnel Bar B.Q. owner Thom Racovitis discusses the sale of his business to the University of Windsor at City Hall Friday, May 2, 2014. The University of Windsor bought the property for $4 million and will use it as an alternative location for the arts programs. (DYLAN KRISTY/The Windsor Star)

Tunnel Bar B.Q. owner Thom Racovitis discusses the sale of his business to the University of Windsor at City Hall Friday, May 2, 2014. The University of Windsor bought the property for $4 million and will use it as an alternative location for the arts programs. (DYLAN KRISTY/The Windsor Star)

Tunnel Bar B.Q. owner Thom Racovitis discusses the sale of his business to the University of Windsor at City Hall Friday, May 2, 2014. The University of Windsor bought the property for $4 million and will use it as an alternative location for the arts programs. (DYLAN KRISTY/The Windsor Star)

 Chris Rabideau is running a theatre mentorship program at the Olde Walkerville Theatre through the summer. He is shown Thursday, May 1, 2014, inside the Windsor, Ont. establishment.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Chris Rabideau is running a theatre mentorship program at the Olde Walkerville Theatre through the summer. He is shown Thursday, May 1, 2014, inside the Windsor, Ont. establishment. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A press conference announcing the closure of Tunnel BBQ to make way for a University of Windsor Expansion. (TwitPic: Dylan Kristy/The Windsor Star)

A press conference announcing the closure of Tunnel BBQ to make way for a University of Windsor Expansion. (TwitPic: Dylan Kristy/The Windsor Star)

The main entrance to the South West Detention Centre in Windsor, Ont. is shown on Friday, May 2, 2014.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The main entrance to the South West Detention Centre in Windsor, Ont. is shown on Friday, May 2, 2014. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Euclide Cecchin (C) and his son Dave Cecchin of Omega Tool Corp. in Tecumseh, Ont talk with MPP Teresa Piruzza on Friday, May 2, 2014, during a media event at the company's new facility.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Euclide Cecchin (C) and his son Dave Cecchin of Omega Tool Corp. in Tecumseh, Ont talk with MPP Teresa Piruzza on Friday, May 2, 2014, during a media event at the company’s new facility. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Euclide Cecchin (C) and his son Dave Cecchin of Omega Tool Corp. in Tecumseh, Ont talk with MPP Teresa Piruzza on Friday, May 2, 2014, during a media event at the company's new facility.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Euclide Cecchin (C) and his son Dave Cecchin of Omega Tool Corp. in Tecumseh, Ont talk with MPP Teresa Piruzza on Friday, May 2, 2014, during a media event at the company’s new facility. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

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Windsor police Const. Mike Akpata (L) hugs O.P.P. Const. Michael Atkinson (brother of John Atkinson) during remembrance ceremony on Monday, May 5, 2014, at the Windsor Police headquarters in Windsor, Ont.   (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor police Const. Mike Akpata (L) hugs O.P.P. Const. Michael Atkinson (brother of John Atkinson) during remembrance ceremony on Monday, May 5, 2014, at the Windsor Police headquarters in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Shelley Atkinson and her children Mitchell and Nicole participate in a remembrance ceremony for Const. John Atkinson on Monday, May 5, 2014, at the Windsor police headquarters in Windsor, Ont.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Shelley Atkinson and her children Mitchell and Nicole participate in a remembrance ceremony for Const. John Atkinson on Monday, May 5, 2014, at the Windsor police headquarters in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Members of the Windsor Police Service participate in a remembrance ceremony for Const. John Atkinson on Monday, May 5, 2014, at the downtown headquarters in Windsor, Ont.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Members of the Windsor Police Service participate in a remembrance ceremony for Const. John Atkinson on Monday, May 5, 2014, at the downtown headquarters in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

St. Anne Catholic High School's Alaina Valeri collides with St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic High School's Marrisa Baldo during high school soccer at St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic High School in Lakeshore on Monday, May 5, 2014.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

St. Anne Catholic High School’s Alaina Valeri collides with St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic High School’s Marrisa Baldo during high school soccer at St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic High School in Lakeshore on Monday, May 5, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

St. Anne Catholic High School's Carly Alfano kicks the ball past St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic High School's Lindsey Campbell during high school soccer action at St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic High School in Lakeshore on Monday, May 5, 2014.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

St. Anne Catholic High School’s Carly Alfano kicks the ball past St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic High School’s Lindsey Campbell during high school soccer action at St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic High School in Lakeshore on Monday, May 5, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

St. Anne Catholic High School's Hanna Drkulec and St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic High School's Jessica Kapasi head the ball during high school soccer action at St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic High School in Lakeshore on Monday, May 5, 2014.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

St. Anne Catholic High School’s Hanna Drkulec and St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic High School’s Jessica Kapasi head the ball during high school soccer action at St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic High School in Lakeshore on Monday, May 5, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

St. Anne Catholic High School's Carly Alfano and St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic High School's Jessica Kapasi heads the ball at St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic High School in Lakeshore on Monday, May 5, 2014.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

St. Anne Catholic High School’s Carly Alfano and St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic High School’s Jessica Kapasi heads the ball at St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic High School in Lakeshore on Monday, May 5, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Larry Horwitz, left, and Deb Croucher from the DWBIA address city council at city hall in Windsor on May 5, 2014.   (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Larry Horwitz, left, and Deb Croucher from the DWBIA address city council at city hall in Windsor on May 5, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Area students celebrate Massive Music Monday on May 5, 2014,  during the national event sponsored by The Coalition for Music Education to celebrate music in our schools by sharing it with their communities.  More than 400 area student took part in the event on the waterfront was held at the festival plaza.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Area students celebrate Massive Music Monday on May 5, 2014, during the national event sponsored by The Coalition for Music Education to celebrate music in our schools by sharing it with their communities. More than 400 area student took part in the event on the waterfront was held at the festival plaza. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

 Members of the Herman Secondary School band are all smiles as they celebrate Massive Music Monday on May 5, 2014, during the national event sponsored by The Coalition for Music Education to celebrate music in our schools by sharing it with their communities.  More than 400 area student took part in the event on the waterfront. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Members of the Herman Secondary School band are all smiles as they celebrate Massive Music Monday on May 5, 2014, during the national event sponsored by The Coalition for Music Education to celebrate music in our schools by sharing it with their communities. More than 400 area student took part in the event on the waterfront. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

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Fiat and Chrysler CEO, Sergio Marchionne, delivers the opening remarks at Fiat Chrysler Automotive's Investor Day at the Chrysler Group headquarters in Auburn Hills, MI,   (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Fiat and Chrysler CEO, Sergio Marchionne, delivers the opening remarks at Fiat Chrysler Automotive’s Investor Day at the Chrysler Group headquarters in Auburn Hills, MI, (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The LaFerrari by Ferrari is on display at the Fiat Chrysler Automotives' Investor Day at the Chrysler Group headquarters in Auburn Hills, MI., Tuesday, May 6, 2014.  Only 499 units of the LaFerrari were built.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The LaFerrari by Ferrari is on display at the Fiat Chrysler Automotives’ Investor Day at the Chrysler Group headquarters in Auburn Hills, MI., Tuesday, May 6, 2014. Only 499 units of the LaFerrari were built. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Investor Day at the Chrysler Group headquarters in Auburn Hills, MI., takes place Tuesday, May 6, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Investor Day at the Chrysler Group headquarters in Auburn Hills, MI., takes place Tuesday, May 6, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A vehicle involved in a four car crash at the intersection of Walker Rd. and Niagara St. is shown Tuesday, May 6, 2014, in Windsor, Ont.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A vehicle involved in a four car crash at the intersection of Walker Rd. and Niagara St. is shown Tuesday, May 6, 2014, in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A vehicle involved in a four car crash at the intersection of Walker Rd. and Niagara St. is shown Tuesday, May 6, 2014, in Windsor, Ont.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A vehicle involved in a four car crash at the intersection of Walker Rd. and Niagara St. is shown Tuesday, May 6, 2014, in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A vehicle involved in a four car crash at the intersection of Walker Rd. and Niagara St. is shown Tuesday, May 6, 2014, in Windsor, Ont.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A vehicle involved in a four car crash at the intersection of Walker Rd. and Niagara St. is shown Tuesday, May 6, 2014, in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Vehicles involved in a four car crash at the intersection of Walker Rd. and Niagara St. are shown Tuesday, May 6, 2014, in Windsor, Ont.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Vehicles involved in a four car crash at the intersection of Walker Rd. and Niagara St. are shown Tuesday, May 6, 2014, in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Percy Hatfield unloads campaign signs from a storage bin during preparation for the upcoming provincial election on May 6, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Percy Hatfield unloads campaign signs from a storage bin during preparation for the upcoming provincial election on May 6, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Percy Hatfield unloads campaign signs from a storage bin during preparation for the upcoming provincial election on May 6, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Percy Hatfield unloads campaign signs from a storage bin during preparation for the upcoming provincial election on May 6, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Walkerville's Lauren Szucki prepares to pitch against Massey during slopitch action at Curry Park Tuesday. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Walkerville’s Lauren Szucki prepares to pitch against Massey during slopitch action at Curry Park Tuesday. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Massey's Hayley Pearce throws to first base after stopping a line drive during slo-pitch action against Walkerville at Curry Park  in Windsor, Ontario on May 6, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Massey’s Hayley Pearce throws to first base after stopping a line drive during slo-pitch action against Walkerville at Curry Park in Windsor, Ontario on May 6, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Massey's Celena Kouzoukas reaches for a fly ball during high school slo-pitch action against Walkerville at Curry Park  in Windsor, Ontario on May 6, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Massey’s Celena Kouzoukas reaches for a fly ball during high school slo-pitch action against Walkerville at Curry Park in Windsor, Ontario on May 6, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Walkerville's Lauren Szucki lines up a pitch during slo-pitch action against Massey at Curry Park in Windsor, Ontario on May 6, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Walkerville’s Lauren Szucki lines up a pitch during slo-pitch action against Massey at Curry Park in Windsor, Ontario on May 6, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Firefighters Joe Cassar and Darren Timmermans (left) check the smoke detecters in the home of Mark Sartori (Centre) in Windsor on Monday, May 5, 2014. Firefighters were out for the kickoff off of the Wake Up program. This marks the second year of the five year program that has firefighters checking every home in the city of Windsor for working smoke detectors.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Firefighters Joe Cassar and Darren Timmermans (left) check the smoke detecters in the home of Mark Sartori (Centre) in Windsor on Monday, May 5, 2014. Firefighters were out for the kickoff off of the Wake Up program. This marks the second year of the five year program that has firefighters checking every home in the city of Windsor for working smoke detectors. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Firefighters Joe Cassar and Darren Timmermans (right) check the smoke detecters in the home of Wayne Taylor (left) in Windsor on Monday, May 5, 2014. Firefighters were out for the kickoff off of the Wake Up program. This marks the second year of the five year program that has firefighters checking every home in the city of Windsor for working smoke detectors.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Firefighters Joe Cassar and Darren Timmermans (right) check the smoke detecters in the home of Wayne Taylor (left) in Windsor on Monday, May 5, 2014. Firefighters were out for the kickoff off of the Wake Up program. This marks the second year of the five year program that has firefighters checking every home in the city of Windsor for working smoke detectors. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

St. Clair college student Jessica Gordon and firefighter Darren Timmermans (right) check the smoke detecters in the home of Wayne Taylor in Windsor on Monday, May 5, 2014. Firefighters were out for the kickoff off of the Wake Up program. This marks the second year of the five year program that has firefighters checking every home in the city of Windsor for working smoke detectors.                          (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

St. Clair college student Jessica Gordon and firefighter Darren Timmermans (right) check the smoke detecters in the home of Wayne Taylor in Windsor on Monday, May 5, 2014. Firefighters were out for the kickoff off of the Wake Up program. This marks the second year of the five year program that has firefighters checking every home in the city of Windsor for working smoke detectors. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Town solicitor Ed Posliff, left, listens as Amherstburg CAO Mike Phipps, takes councillors through his report Tuesday that recommended the town sell it's shares in Essex Power to Chatham-Kent based Entegrus. BDR spokesman, John McNeil, and Amherstburg Police Chief Tim Berthiume also attended. (JULIE KOTSIS/The Windsor Star)

Town solicitor Ed Posliff, left, listens as Amherstburg CAO Mike Phipps, takes councillors through his report Tuesday that recommended the town sell it’s shares in Essex Power to Chatham-Kent based Entegrus. BDR spokesman, John McNeil, and Amherstburg Police Chief Tim Berthiume also attended. (JULIE KOTSIS/The Windsor Star)

Amherstburg CAO Mike Phipps, left, takes councillors through his report Tuesday that recommended the town sell it's shares in Essex Power to Chatham-Kent based Entegrus. BDR spokesman, John McNeil, looks on. JULIE KOTSIS/The Windsor Star

Amherstburg CAO Mike Phipps, left, takes councillors through his report Tuesday that recommended the town sell it’s shares in Essex Power to Chatham-Kent based Entegrus. BDR spokesman, John McNeil, looks on. JULIE KOTSIS/The Windsor Star

Approximately 100 people crowded into Amherstburg town hall Tuesday to listen to council deliberate on the sale of the town’s shares in Essex Power. One resident carried a sign saying Do Not Sell. Council voted 4-3 against the sale to Entegrus Inc. (JULIE KOTSIS/The Windsor Star)

Approximately 100 people crowded into Amherstburg town hall Tuesday to listen to council deliberate on the sale of the town’s shares in Essex Power. One resident carried a sign saying Do Not Sell. Council voted 4-3 against the sale to Entegrus Inc. (JULIE KOTSIS/The Windsor Star)

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John Neill from the Black Jack Gastro Van serves up Perch from Lake Erie during a press conference on Fighting Island in LaSalle on Wednesday, May 7, 2014.        (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

John Neill from the Black Jack Gastro Van serves up Perch from Lake Erie during a press conference on Fighting Island in LaSalle on Wednesday, May 7, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Great Lakes fish and chips was served during a news conference on Fighting Island in LaSalle on Wednesday, May 7, 2014. The Tainting of Fish and Wildlife Flavour was removed from the list of Beneficial Use Impairments from the river’s Area of Concern   (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Great Lakes fish and chips was served during a news conference on Fighting Island in LaSalle on Wednesday, May 7, 2014. The Tainting of Fish and Wildlife Flavour was removed from the list of Beneficial Use Impairments from the river’s Area of Concern (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Shane Harrison from the Black Jack Gastro Van cooks up perch from Lake Erie during a press conference on Fighting Island in LaSalle on Wednesday, May 7, 2014.  (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Shane Harrison from the Black Jack Gastro Van cooks up perch from Lake Erie during a press conference on Fighting Island in LaSalle on Wednesday, May 7, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Acclaimed author Margaret Atwood and Windsor's Wayne Grady, recent winner of Amazon.com's best first novel award, were at Beach Grove Golf and Country Club May 7. A dinner, silent auction and reading by Grady raised $15,000 for the Pelee Island Bird Observatory. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Acclaimed author Margaret Atwood and Windsor’s Wayne Grady, recent winner of Amazon.com’s best first novel award, were at Beach Grove Golf and Country Club May 7. A dinner, silent auction and reading by Grady raised $15,000 for the Pelee Island Bird Observatory. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Anglers try their luck off the shores of Fighting Island in LaSalle on Wednesday, May 7, 2014.    (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Anglers try their luck off the shores of Fighting Island in LaSalle on Wednesday, May 7, 2014. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Anglers try their luck off the shores of Fighting Island in LaSalle on Wednesday, May 7, 2014.(TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Anglers try their luck off the shores of Fighting Island in LaSalle on Wednesday, May 7, 2014.(TYLER BROWNBRIDGE/The Windsor Star)

Malerie Giron, 28 and her son Eli Nathan, 7 months, are shown Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at the Windsor Youth Centre in Windsor, Ont. Giron participates in the Prepared Parents Program. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Malerie Giron, 28 and her son Eli Nathan, 7 months, are shown Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at the Windsor Youth Centre in Windsor, Ont. Giron participates in the Prepared Parents Program. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Henry Lau, PC Party candidate for Windsor West, readies his stacks of campaign signs on May 7, 2014. (Dan Janisse / The Windsor Star)

Henry Lau, PC Party candidate for Windsor West, readies his stacks of campaign signs on May 7, 2014. (Dan Janisse / The Windsor Star)

Henry Lau, PC Party candidate for Windsor West. (Dan Janisse / The Windsor Star)

Henry Lau, PC Party candidate for Windsor West. (Dan Janisse / The Windsor Star)

Pro wrestlers Takaaki Watanabe, above, and John Bolen train earlier this week at the Can-Am Wrestling School in Windsor. They are preparing for a big match Friday at St. Clair College in Windsor. that features east against west combatants. (DAN JANISSE / The Windsor Star)

Pro wrestlers Takaaki Watanabe, above, and John Bolen train earlier this week at the Can-Am Wrestling School in Windsor. They are preparing for a big match Friday at St. Clair College in Windsor. that features east against west combatants. (DAN JANISSE / The Windsor Star)

Pro wrestler  Takaaki Watanabe (DAN JANISSE / The Windsor Star)

Pro wrestler Takaaki Watanabe (DAN JANISSE / The Windsor Star)

Pro wrestler  Jon Bolen (DAN JANISSE / The Windsor Star)

Pro wrestler Jon Bolen (DAN JANISSE / The Windsor Star)

Pro wrestlers Takaaki Watanabe, above, and John Bolen train earlier this week at the Can-Am Wrestling School in Windsor. They are preparing for a big match Friday at St. Clair College in Windsor. that features east against west combatants. (DAN JANISSE / The Windsor Star)

Pro wrestlers Takaaki Watanabe, above, and John Bolen train earlier this week at the Can-Am Wrestling School in Windsor. They are preparing for a big match Friday at St. Clair College in Windsor. that features east against west combatants. (DAN JANISSE / The Windsor Star)

 University of Windsor pofessor Jim Winter addresses a small gathering to discuss ways to get voters to the polls during Making Waves Windsor-Essex event held at Tecumseh Museum Wednesday May 7,  2014.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

University of Windsor pofessor Jim Winter addresses a small gathering to discuss ways to get voters to the polls during Making Waves Windsor-Essex event held at Tecumseh Museum Wednesday May 7, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 Duff Conacher co-founder of Democracy Watch and Democracy Education addresses a small gathering to discuss ways to get voters to the polls during Making Waves Windsor-Essex event held at Tecumseh Museum Wednesday May 7,  2014.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Duff Conacher co-founder of Democracy Watch and Democracy Education addresses a small gathering to discuss ways to get voters to the polls during Making Waves Windsor-Essex event held at Tecumseh Museum Wednesday May 7, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Walkerville goaltender Logan Paolini makes a diving save against Essex Wednesday. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Walkerville goaltender Logan Paolini makes a diving save against Essex Wednesday. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Essex District High's Adam Zanier, goes airborn during a collision with Walkerville's Nicholas Little during the  WECSSAA boys soccer action against Essex District High at Walkerville on May 7, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Essex District High’s Adam Zanier, goes airborn during a collision with Walkerville’s Nicholas Little during the WECSSAA boys soccer action against Essex District High at Walkerville on May 7, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

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