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Windsor in Pictures: June 24, 2014

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

 A sign is unveiled during the official opening of the new community garden at the Unemployed Help Centre in Windsor on Tuesday, June 24, 2014. The 1.6 acre piece of land is being donated by Ford and will allowed the centre to have twice as many plots as they currently have.                (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

A sign is unveiled during the official opening of the new community garden at the Unemployed Help Centre in Windsor on Tuesday, June 24, 2014. The 1.6 acre piece of land is being donated by Ford and will allowed the centre to have twice as many plots as they currently have. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Chris Taylor, president, Unifor local 200, speaks during the official opening of the new community garden at the Unemployed Help Centre in Windsor on Tuesday, June 24, 2014. The 1.6 acre piece of land is being donated by Ford and will allowed the centre to have twice as many plots as they currently have.                (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Chris Taylor, president, Unifor local 200, speaks during the official opening of the new community garden at the Unemployed Help Centre in Windsor on Tuesday, June 24, 2014. The 1.6 acre piece of land is being donated by Ford and will allowed the centre to have twice as many plots as they currently have. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Volunteer students from Eastwood Public school are the first to plant future crops during the official opening of the new community garden at the Unemployed Help Centre in Windsor on Tuesday, June 24, 2014. The 1.6 acre piece of land is being donated by Ford and will allowed the centre to have twice as many plots as they currently have.                (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Volunteer students from Eastwood Public school are the first to plant future crops during the official opening of the new community garden at the Unemployed Help Centre in Windsor on Tuesday, June 24, 2014. The 1.6 acre piece of land is being donated by Ford and will allowed the centre to have twice as many plots as they currently have. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Lorraine Bondy, Ed  Sleiman, June Muir, Shaun Whitehead, Chris Taylor and Gabe Bondy (left to right) each put a shovel in the ground during the official opening of the new community garden at the Unemployed Help Centre in Windsor on Tuesday, June 24, 2014. The 1.6 acre piece of land is being donated by Ford and will allowed the centre to have twice as many plots as they currently have.                (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Lorraine Bondy, Ed Sleiman, June Muir, Shaun Whitehead, Chris Taylor and Gabe Bondy (left to right) each put a shovel in the ground during the official opening of the new community garden at the Unemployed Help Centre in Windsor on Tuesday, June 24, 2014. The 1.6 acre piece of land is being donated by Ford and will allowed the centre to have twice as many plots as they currently have. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Lorraine Bondy, Ed  Sleiman, June Muir, Shaun Whitehead, Chris Taylor and Gabe Bondy (left to right) each put a shovel in the ground during the official opening of the new community garden at the Unemployed Help Centre in Windsor on Tuesday, June 24, 2014. The 1.6 acre piece of land is being donated by Ford and will allowed the centre to have twice as many plots as they currently have.                (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Lorraine Bondy, Ed Sleiman, June Muir, Shaun Whitehead, Chris Taylor and Gabe Bondy (left to right) each put a shovel in the ground during the official opening of the new community garden at the Unemployed Help Centre in Windsor on Tuesday, June 24, 2014. The 1.6 acre piece of land is being donated by Ford and will allowed the centre to have twice as many plots as they currently have. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Windsor-Tecumseh M.P. Joe Comartin is actively investigating with Immigration Canada the case of Zhaneta Nikolovska, the wife of deceased parkway construction worker Giuseppi Serra, June 24, 2014.  Nikolovska was denied entry into Canada to attend her husband's funeral. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Windsor-Tecumseh M.P. Joe Comartin is actively investigating with Immigration Canada the case of Zhaneta Nikolovska, the wife of deceased parkway construction worker Giuseppi Serra, June 24, 2014. Nikolovska was denied entry into Canada to attend her husband’s funeral. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Windsor-Tecumseh M.P. Joe Comartin, left, is actively investigating with Immigration Canada, the case of Zhaneta Nikolovska, the wife of deceased parkway construction worker Giuseppi Serra, June 24, 2014.  Nikolovska was denied entry into Canada to attend her husband's funeral. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Windsor-Tecumseh M.P. Joe Comartin, left, is actively investigating with Immigration Canada, the case of Zhaneta Nikolovska, the wife of deceased parkway construction worker Giuseppi Serra, June 24, 2014. Nikolovska was denied entry into Canada to attend her husband’s funeral. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

From left, Shalayna Allen, Nives Brkic and Emily Lavender hold a PETA protest on Liberty Way and Park Street east in Windsor, Ontario on June 24, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

From left, Shalayna Allen, Nives Brkic and Emily Lavender hold a PETA protest on Liberty Way and Park Street east in Windsor, Ontario on June 24, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

From left, Shalayna Allen, Nives Brkic and Emily Lavender hold a PETA protest on Liberty Way and Park Street east in Windsor, Ontario on June 24, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

From left, Shalayna Allen, Nives Brkic and Emily Lavender hold a PETA protest on Liberty Way and Park Street east in Windsor, Ontario on June 24, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor police cars remain at the scene of an assault on a teen at an apartment on Marentette Avenue near Erie Street.  The assault resulted in serious injuries.   Windsor Police detectives continue their investigation.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor police cars remain at the scene of an assault on a teen at an apartment on Marentette Avenue near Erie Street. The assault resulted in serious injuries. Windsor Police detectives continue their investigation. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

A woman sits in the passenger seat of a damaged vehicle Tuesday, June 24, 2014, at the intersection of University and Glengarry. The car collide with a Transit Windsor bus. No serious injuries occurred. The bus sustained little damage. It occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A woman sits in the passenger seat of a damaged vehicle Tuesday, June 24, 2014, at the intersection of University and Glengarry. The car collide with a Transit Windsor bus. No serious injuries occurred. The bus sustained little damage. It occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A Windsor police officer returns items to a damaged vehicle Tuesday, June 24, 2014, at the intersection of University and Glengarry. The car collide with a Transit Windsor bus. No serious injuries occurred. The bus sustained little damage. It occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A Windsor police officer returns items to a damaged vehicle Tuesday, June 24, 2014, at the intersection of University and Glengarry. The car collide with a Transit Windsor bus. No serious injuries occurred. The bus sustained little damage. It occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

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Windsor in Pictures: June 25, 2014

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

Allison Prieur delivers The United Way Cost of Poverty report at the Caboto Club in Windsor on Wednesday, June 25, 2014.      (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Allison Prieur delivers The United Way Cost of Poverty report at the Caboto Club in Windsor on Wednesday, June 25, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

The United Way Cost of Poverty report. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

The United Way Cost of Poverty report. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Chris Fletcher practices at the Parkway Tennis Club in Windsor on Wednesday, June 25, 2014.      (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Chris Fletcher practices at the Parkway Tennis Club in Windsor on Wednesday, June 25, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Chris Fletcher practices at the Parkway Tennis Club in Windsor on Wednesday, June 25, 2014.      (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Chris Fletcher practices at the Parkway Tennis Club in Windsor on Wednesday, June 25, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Chris Fletcher practices at the Parkway Tennis Club in Windsor on Wednesday, June 25, 2014.      (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Chris Fletcher practices at the Parkway Tennis Club in Windsor on Wednesday, June 25, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Emma Onila practices at the Parkway Tennis Club in Windsor on Wednesday, June 25, 2014.      (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Emma Onila practices at the Parkway Tennis Club in Windsor on Wednesday, June 25, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Emma Onila practices at the Parkway Tennis Club in Windsor on Wednesday, June 25, 2014.      (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Emma Onila practices at the Parkway Tennis Club in Windsor on Wednesday, June 25, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Emma Onila practices at the Parkway Tennis Club in Windsor on Wednesday, June 25, 2014.      (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Emma Onila practices at the Parkway Tennis Club in Windsor on Wednesday, June 25, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Newly acquired Windsor Spitfire Jalen Chatfield speaks to reporters at the WFCU Centre. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Newly acquired Windsor Spitfire Jalen Chatfield speaks to reporters at the WFCU Centre. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Terry Rafih,(C) chairman and CEO of the Rafih Auto Group poses with Sandwich Secondary Robotics team on Wednesday, June 25, 2014, at the Performance Ford dealership in Windsor, Ont. The business donated $4,800 to the robotics team. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Terry Rafih,(C) chairman and CEO of the Rafih Auto Group poses with Sandwich Secondary Robotics team on Wednesday, June 25, 2014, at the Performance Ford dealership in Windsor, Ont. The business donated $4,800 to the robotics team. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A fisherman casts a line into the Detroit River on June 25, 2014 in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

A fisherman casts a line into the Detroit River on June 25, 2014 in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Fisherman, Chris Drew is seen fishing at in the Detroit, River casts a line into the Detroit River on June 25, 2014 in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Fisherman, Chris Drew is seen fishing at in the Detroit, River casts a line into the Detroit River on June 25, 2014 in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

A chain-link fence was cut down to allow Windsor firefighters to get closer to the burning structure on June 25, 2014. (Jason Kryk / The Windsor Star)

A chain-link fence was cut down to allow Windsor firefighters to get closer to the burning structure on June 25, 2014. (Jason Kryk / The Windsor Star)

A chain-link fence was cut down to allow Windsor firefighters to get closer to the burning structure on June 25, 2014. (Jason Kryk / The Windsor Star)

A chain-link fence was cut down to allow Windsor firefighters to get closer to the burning structure on June 25, 2014. (Jason Kryk / The Windsor Star)

Onlookers gather in a parking lot to watch flames and smoke spill from the former Windsor Bumper Manufacturing Plant on June 25, 2014. (Jason Kryk / The Windsor Star)

Onlookers gather in a parking lot to watch flames and smoke spill from the former Windsor Bumper Manufacturing Plant on June 25, 2014. (Jason Kryk / The Windsor Star)

A chain-link fence was cut down to allow Windsor firefighters to get closer to the burning structure on June 25, 2014. (Jason Kryk / The Windsor Star)

A chain-link fence was cut down to allow Windsor firefighters to get closer to the burning structure on June 25, 2014. (Jason Kryk / The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighters battle the blaze at the Wickes site on June 25, 2014. (Nick Brancaccio / The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighters battle the blaze at the Wickes site on June 25, 2014. (Nick Brancaccio / The Windsor Star)

Part of the crowd that gathered to watch the Wickes site burn on June 25, 2014. (Nick Brancaccio / The Windsor Star)

Part of the crowd that gathered to watch the Wickes site burn on June 25, 2014. (Nick Brancaccio / The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighters coordinate their efforts at the fire scene on June 25, 2014. (Nick Brancaccio / The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighters coordinate their efforts at the fire scene on June 25, 2014. (Nick Brancaccio / The Windsor Star)

An onlooker video records the fire at the Wickes site on June 25, 2014. (Nick Brancaccio / The Windsor Star)

An onlooker video records the fire at the Wickes site on June 25, 2014. (Nick Brancaccio / The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighters battle the blaze at the Wickes site on June 25, 2014. (Nick Brancaccio / The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighters battle the blaze at the Wickes site on June 25, 2014. (Nick Brancaccio / The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighters work at the scene of the fire on June 25, 2014. (Nick Brancaccio / The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighters work at the scene of the fire on June 25, 2014. (Nick Brancaccio / The Windsor Star)

Capt. Andy Broderick of Windsor Fire and Rescue gestures to firefighters at the scene on June 25, 2014. (Nick Brancaccio / The Windsor Star)

Capt. Andy Broderick of Windsor Fire and Rescue gestures to firefighters at the scene on June 25, 2014. (Nick Brancaccio / The Windsor Star)

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Windsor in Pictures: June 26, 2014

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

 A Windsor Police officer is shown at a home in the 900 block of Reedmere Rd. in Windsor, Ont. on Thursday, June 26, 2014. He was investigating an attempted murder.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A Windsor Police officer is shown at a home in the 900 block of Reedmere Rd. in Windsor, Ont. on Thursday, June 26, 2014. He was investigating an attempted murder. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A home in the 900 block of Reedmere Rd. in Windsor, Ont. is surrounded by police tape Thursday, June 26, 2014, as police investigate attempted murder.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A home in the 900 block of Reedmere Rd. in Windsor, Ont. is surrounded by police tape Thursday, June 26, 2014, as police investigate attempted murder. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A Windsor Police officer speaks to residents in the 900 block of Reedmere Rd. in Windsor, Ont. on Thursday, June 26, 2014, an investigation for attempted murder was in progress.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A Windsor Police officer speaks to residents in the 900 block of Reedmere Rd. in Windsor, Ont. on Thursday, June 26, 2014, an investigation for attempted murder was in progress. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

 A home in the 900 block of Reedmere Rd. in Windsor, Ont. is surrounded by police tape Thursday, June 26, 2014, as police investigated attempted murder.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A home in the 900 block of Reedmere Rd. in Windsor, Ont. is surrounded by police tape Thursday, June 26, 2014, as police investigated attempted murder. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

 Windsor Police officers are shown at a home in the 900 block of Reedmere Rd. in Windsor, Ont. on Thursday, June 26, 2014. They were investigating an attempted murder.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Police officers are shown at a home in the 900 block of Reedmere Rd. in Windsor, Ont. on Thursday, June 26, 2014. They were investigating an attempted murder. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

 Windsor Police Sgt. Matt D'Asti speaks to media in the 900 block of Reedmere Rd. in Windsor, Ont. on Thursday, June 26, 2014, about an attempted murder.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Police Sgt. Matt D’Asti speaks to media in the 900 block of Reedmere Rd. in Windsor, Ont. on Thursday, June 26, 2014, about an attempted murder. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

 Frank Retar, lawyer for Darko Jovanovich speaks to media after the sentencing of his client on Thursday, June 26, 2014, at the Provincial Court in Windsor, Ont.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Frank Retar, lawyer for Darko Jovanovich speaks to media after the sentencing of his client on Thursday, June 26, 2014, at the Provincial Court in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

 James Heugh on Thursday, June 26, 2014, at Provincial Court in Windsor, was scammed by Darko Jovanovich. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

James Heugh on Thursday, June 26, 2014, at Provincial Court in Windsor, was scammed by Darko Jovanovich. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

 MP Joe Comartin gets a hug from Ken Lewenza at the Willistead Manor in Windsor, Ont. on Thursday June 26, 2014, after the MP announced his retirement from federal politics.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

MP Joe Comartin gets a hug from Ken Lewenza at the Willistead Manor in Windsor, Ont. on Thursday June 26, 2014, after the MP announced his retirement from federal politics. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

 MP Joe Comartin and his wife Maureen arrive at the Willistead Manor in Windsor, Ont. on Thursday June 26, 2014, to announce his retirement from federal politics.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

MP Joe Comartin and his wife Maureen arrive at the Willistead Manor in Windsor, Ont. on Thursday June 26, 2014, to announce his retirement from federal politics. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

 MP Joe Comartin and his wife Maureen are shown at the Willistead Manor in Windsor, Ont. on Thursday June 26, 2014, to announce his retirement from federal politics.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

MP Joe Comartin and his wife Maureen are shown at the Willistead Manor in Windsor, Ont. on Thursday June 26, 2014, to announce his retirement from federal politics. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

- MP Joe Comartin smiles during a media conference at the Willistead Manor in Windsor, Ont. on Thursday June 26, 2014, to announce his retirement from federal politics.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

– MP Joe Comartin smiles during a media conference at the Willistead Manor in Windsor, Ont. on Thursday June 26, 2014, to announce his retirement from federal politics. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

 Former labour executives Gary Parent, left, and Ken Lewenza were at the Willistead Manor in Windsor, Ont. on Thursday June 26, 2014, for the announcement of MP Joe Comartin's retirement from federal politics.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Former labour executives Gary Parent, left, and Ken Lewenza were at the Willistead Manor in Windsor, Ont. on Thursday June 26, 2014, for the announcement of MP Joe Comartin’s retirement from federal politics. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

 Frank Retar, lawyer for Darko Jovanovich speaks to media after the sentencing of his client on Thursday, June 26, 2014, at the Provincial Court in Windsor, Ont.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Frank Retar, lawyer for Darko Jovanovich speaks to media after the sentencing of his client on Thursday, June 26, 2014, at the Provincial Court in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

 James Heugh on Thursday, June 26, 2014, at Provincial Court in Windsor, was scammed by Darko Jovanovich. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

James Heugh on Thursday, June 26, 2014, at Provincial Court in Windsor, was scammed by Darko Jovanovich. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Heinz plant is seen in Leamington on Thursday, June 26, 2014. After over a century of business in the town the factory will close this Friday.       (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

The Heinz plant is seen in Leamington on Thursday, June 26, 2014. After over a century of business in the town the factory will close this Friday. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

 Rob Crawford, president of UFCW Local 459, speaks about the Heinz plant in Leamington on Thursday, June 26, 2014. After over a century of business in the town the factory will close this Friday.       (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Rob Crawford, president of UFCW Local 459, speaks about the Heinz plant in Leamington on Thursday, June 26, 2014. After over a century of business in the town the factory will close this Friday. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

 Herm Dick, farmer who grew tomatoes for Heinz for 50-plus years, is seen in the field where his son continues to grow tomatoes in Leamington on Thursday, June 26, 2014. After over a century of business in the town the factory will close this Friday.       (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Herm Dick, farmer who grew tomatoes for Heinz for 50-plus years, is seen in the field where his son continues to grow tomatoes in Leamington on Thursday, June 26, 2014. After over a century of business in the town the factory will close this Friday. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

 A group of Heinz variety tomatoes which are being grown for Highbury Canco are seen near Leamington on Thursday, June 26, 2014. After over a century of business in the town the Heinz factory will close this Friday.       (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

A group of Heinz variety tomatoes which are being grown for Highbury Canco are seen near Leamington on Thursday, June 26, 2014. After over a century of business in the town the Heinz factory will close this Friday. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Herm Dick, farmer who grew tomatoes for Heinz for 50-plus years, listens to his son David Dick, one of five Essex County farmers selected to grow plants for Highbury Canco, in Leamington on Thursday, June 26, 2014. After over a century of business in the town the Heinz factory will close this Friday.       (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Herm Dick, farmer who grew tomatoes for Heinz for 50-plus years, listens to his son David Dick, one of five Essex County farmers selected to grow plants for Highbury Canco, in Leamington on Thursday, June 26, 2014. After over a century of business in the town the Heinz factory will close this Friday. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

 Herm Dick, farmer who grew tomatoes for Heinz for 50-plus years, is seen in the field where his son continues to grow tomatoes in Leamington on Thursday, June 26, 2014. After over a century of business in the town the factory will close this Friday.       (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Herm Dick, farmer who grew tomatoes for Heinz for 50-plus years, is seen in the field where his son continues to grow tomatoes in Leamington on Thursday, June 26, 2014. After over a century of business in the town the factory will close this Friday. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

The beginning of new tomatoes are seen near Leamington on Thursday, June 26, 2014. After over a century of business in the town the Heinz factory will close this Friday.       (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

The beginning of new tomatoes are seen near Leamington on Thursday, June 26, 2014. After over a century of business in the town the Heinz factory will close this Friday. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

 David Dick, one of five Essex County farmers selected to provide produce for Highbury Canco, which takes over the Leamington Heinz plant at midnight Friday, show off a group of Heinz variety tomatoes which are being grown for Highbury Canco near Leamington on Thursday, June 26, 2014. After over a century of business in the town the Heinz factory will close this Friday.       (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

David Dick, one of five Essex County farmers selected to provide produce for Highbury Canco, which takes over the Leamington Heinz plant at midnight Friday, show off a group of Heinz variety tomatoes which are being grown for Highbury Canco near Leamington on Thursday, June 26, 2014. After over a century of business in the town the Heinz factory will close this Friday. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

 David Dick, one of five Essex County farmers selected to provide produce for Highbury Canco, which takes over the Leamington Heinz plant at midnight Friday, show off a group of Heinz variety tomatoes which are being grown for Highbury Canco near Leamington on Thursday, June 26, 2014. After over a century of business in the town the Heinz factory will close this Friday.       (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

David Dick, one of five Essex County farmers selected to provide produce for Highbury Canco, which takes over the Leamington Heinz plant at midnight Friday, show off a group of Heinz variety tomatoes which are being grown for Highbury Canco near Leamington on Thursday, June 26, 2014. After over a century of business in the town the Heinz factory will close this Friday. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Herm Dick, farmer who grew tomatoes for Heinz for 50-plus years, and his son David Dick, one of five Essex County farmers selected to grow plants for Highbury Canco, (right) are seen in their green house near Leamington on Thursday, June 26, 2014. After over a century of business in the town the Heinz factory will close this Friday.       (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Herm Dick, farmer who grew tomatoes for Heinz for 50-plus years, and his son David Dick, one of five Essex County farmers selected to grow plants for Highbury Canco, (right) are seen in their green house near Leamington on Thursday, June 26, 2014. After over a century of business in the town the Heinz factory will close this Friday. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

 The Heinz plant is seen in Leamington on Thursday, June 26, 2014. After over a century of business in the town the factory will close this Friday.       (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

The Heinz plant is seen in Leamington on Thursday, June 26, 2014. After over a century of business in the town the factory will close this Friday. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

A Heinz sign, removed from the plants, rests on the ground near the pickle tanks at the Heinz plant in Leamington on Thursday, June 26, 2014. After over a century of business in the town the factory will close this Friday.       (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

A Heinz sign, removed from the plants, rests on the ground near the pickle tanks at the Heinz plant in Leamington on Thursday, June 26, 2014. After over a century of business in the town the factory will close this Friday. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

The afternoon sun silhouettes the smoke stacks on the Heinz plant in Leamington on Thursday, June 26, 2014. After over a century of business in the town the factory will close this Friday.       (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

The afternoon sun silhouettes the smoke stacks on the Heinz plant in Leamington on Thursday, June 26, 2014. After over a century of business in the town the factory will close this Friday. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

 Dennis Jackson, longtime employee and Heinz memorabilia collector, stands next to his replica Heinz truck in Leamington on Thursday, June 26, 2014. After over a century of business in the town the Heinz factory will close this Friday.       (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Dennis Jackson, longtime employee and Heinz memorabilia collector, stands next to his replica Heinz truck in Leamington on Thursday, June 26, 2014. After over a century of business in the town the Heinz factory will close this Friday. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

 Dennis Jackson, longtime employee and Heinz memorabilia collector, stands next to his replica Heinz truck in Leamington on Thursday, June 26, 2014. After over a century of business in the town the Heinz factory will close this Friday.       (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Dennis Jackson, longtime employee and Heinz memorabilia collector, stands next to his replica Heinz truck in Leamington on Thursday, June 26, 2014. After over a century of business in the town the Heinz factory will close this Friday. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

 The Heinz plant is seen in Leamington on Thursday, June 26, 2014. After over a century of business in the town the factory will close this Friday.       (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

The Heinz plant is seen in Leamington on Thursday, June 26, 2014. After over a century of business in the town the factory will close this Friday. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

The Heinz plant is seen in Leamington on Thursday, June 26, 2014. After over a century of business in the town the factory will close this Friday.       (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

The Heinz plant is seen in Leamington on Thursday, June 26, 2014. After over a century of business in the town the factory will close this Friday. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

 John Paterson, the mayor of Leamington, speaks about the Heinz plant in Leamington on Thursday, June 26, 2014. After over a century of business in the town the factory will close this Friday.       (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

John Paterson, the mayor of Leamington, speaks about the Heinz plant in Leamington on Thursday, June 26, 2014. After over a century of business in the town the factory will close this Friday. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

A view of the remains of the Windsor Bumper Manufacturing Plant at 9154 Tecumseh Rd. E. on June 26, 2014. (Jason Kryk / The Windsor Star)

A view of the remains of the Windsor Bumper Manufacturing Plant at 9154 Tecumseh Rd. E. on June 26, 2014. (Jason Kryk / The Windsor Star)

Aaron Howson of Windsor Fire and Rescue Services sets up a perimeter around the scene of the fire at the Wickes site, 9154 Tecumseh Rd. East. Photographed June 26, 2014. (Jason Kryk / The Windsor Star)

Aaron Howson of Windsor Fire and Rescue Services sets up a perimeter around the scene of the fire at the Wickes site, 9154 Tecumseh Rd. East. Photographed June 26, 2014. (Jason Kryk / The Windsor Star)

Aaron Howson of Windsor Fire and Rescue Services sets up a perimeter around the scene of the fire at the Wickes site, 9154 Tecumseh Rd. East. Photographed June 26, 2014. (Jason Kryk / The Windsor Star)

Aaron Howson of Windsor Fire and Rescue Services sets up a perimeter around the scene of the fire at the Wickes site, 9154 Tecumseh Rd. East. Photographed June 26, 2014. (Jason Kryk / The Windsor Star)

An assortment of Notre Dame Catholic School students group together for a photo during one of their last recesses of the year, Thursday, June 26, 2014, in the  yard behind the school. Catholic school classes officially end June 27. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

An assortment of Notre Dame Catholic School students group together for a photo during one of their last recesses of the year, Thursday, June 26, 2014, in the yard behind the school. Catholic school classes officially end June 27. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Notre Dame Catholic School students, from left to right, Rocio, Angelina, Vienna, Kristian and Lily, play outside during one of the last recesses of the year, Thursday, June 26, 2014, in the yard behind the school. Catholic school classes officially end June 27. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Notre Dame Catholic School students, from left to right, Rocio, Angelina, Vienna, Kristian and Lily, play outside during one of the last recesses of the year, Thursday, June 26, 2014, in the yard behind the school. Catholic school classes officially end June 27. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Notre Dame Catholic School students and staff, from left to right, Alina, Mrs. Andreozzi-Chorney and Mary, pose for a photo during one of the last recesses of the year, Thursday, June 26, 2014, in the  yard behind the school. Catholic school classes officially end June 27. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Notre Dame Catholic School students and staff, from left to right, Alina, Mrs. Andreozzi-Chorney and Mary, pose for a photo during one of the last recesses of the year, Thursday, June 26, 2014, in the yard behind the school. Catholic school classes officially end June 27. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Glenwood Public School grade 2 teacher, Iris Reaume, holds her minutes of class count-down mug, Thursday, June 26, 2014, in a classroom at Glenwood. Reaume is retiring this year. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Glenwood Public School grade 2 teacher, Iris Reaume, holds her minutes of class count-down mug, Thursday, June 26, 2014, in a classroom at Glenwood. Reaume is retiring this year. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Jadelyn Lacroix, 10, uses a recurve bow while practicing archery at the Windsor Sportsmen Club, Thursday, June 26, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Jadelyn Lacroix, 10, uses a recurve bow while practicing archery at the Windsor Sportsmen Club, Thursday, June 26, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

David Garrett, 15, uses a compound bow while practicing archery at the Windsor Sportsmen Club, Thursday, June 26, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

David Garrett, 15, uses a compound bow while practicing archery at the Windsor Sportsmen Club, Thursday, June 26, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

 Jadelyn Lacroix, 10, centre, joins other children as they practice archery at the Windsor Sportsmen Club, Thursday, June 26, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Jadelyn Lacroix, 10, centre, joins other children as they practice archery at the Windsor Sportsmen Club, Thursday, June 26, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)


Windsor Weekend in Pictures: June 28 – 29, 2014

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The Windsor Star’s reporters and photographers covered the city and county this weekend. Check out the gallery.

Steve Pike, a naturalist, searches for butterflies and dragonflies through a pair of binoculars at the inaugural Bioblitz at the Ojibway Prairie Complex, Saturday, June 28, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Steve Pike, a naturalist, searches for butterflies and dragonflies through a pair of binoculars at the inaugural Bioblitz at the Ojibway Prairie Complex, Saturday, June 28, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A group of volunteers search for spiders and insects at the inaugural Bioblitz at the Ojibway Prairie Complex, Saturday, June 28, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A group of volunteers search for spiders and insects at the inaugural Bioblitz at the Ojibway Prairie Complex, Saturday, June 28, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Phil Roberts holds a meadow crayfish at the inaugural Bioblitz at the Ojibway Prairie Complex, Saturday, June 28, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Phil Roberts holds a meadow crayfish at the inaugural Bioblitz at the Ojibway Prairie Complex, Saturday, June 28, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Steve Pike, a naturalist, tries to capture a dragonfly at the inaugural Bioblitz at the Ojibway Prairie Complex, Saturday, June 28, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Steve Pike, a naturalist, tries to capture a dragonfly at the inaugural Bioblitz at the Ojibway Prairie Complex, Saturday, June 28, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Paul Pratt, left, and Karen Cedar search the Ojibway prairies for insects and living organisms at the inaugural Bioblitz at the Ojibway Prairie Complex, Saturday, June 28, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Paul Pratt, left, and Karen Cedar search the Ojibway prairies for insects and living organisms at the inaugural Bioblitz at the Ojibway Prairie Complex, Saturday, June 28, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Terpsichorean Dance Group performs traditional Greek dances at Greek Fest for the Carrousel of Nations, Saturday, June 28, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Terpsichorean Dance Group performs traditional Greek dances at Greek Fest for the Carrousel of Nations, Saturday, June 28, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Terpsichorean Dance Group performs traditional Greek dances at Greek Fest for the Carrousel of Nations, Saturday, June 28, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Terpsichorean Dance Group performs traditional Greek dances at Greek Fest for the Carrousel of Nations, Saturday, June 28, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Terpsichorean Dance Group performs traditional Greek dances at Greek Fest for the Carrousel of Nations, Saturday, June 28, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Terpsichorean Dance Group performs traditional Greek dances at Greek Fest for the Carrousel of Nations, Saturday, June 28, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The crowd looks on as Cobbler Jay, a busker, attempts to juggle flaming torches at Summer Fest, Saturday, June 28, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The crowd looks on as Cobbler Jay, a busker, attempts to juggle flaming torches at Summer Fest, Saturday, June 28, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Cobbler Jay, a busker, entertains the crowd as he juggles sharp knives at Summer Fest, Saturday, June 28, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Cobbler Jay, a busker, entertains the crowd as he juggles sharp knives at Summer Fest, Saturday, June 28, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Cobbler Jay, a busker, entertains the crowd  by slicing an apple in two while juggling at Summer Fest, Saturday, June 28, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Cobbler Jay, a busker, entertains the crowd by slicing an apple in two while juggling at Summer Fest, Saturday, June 28, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Cobbler Jay, a busker, entertains the crowd at Summer Fest, Saturday, June 28, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Cobbler Jay, a busker, entertains the crowd at Summer Fest, Saturday, June 28, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Stone Belanger, 6, keeps his focus while being an assistant for Cobbler Jay, a busker, at Summer Fest, Saturday, June 28, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Stone Belanger, 6, keeps his focus while being an assistant for Cobbler Jay, a busker, at Summer Fest, Saturday, June 28, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Stone Belanger, 6, is all laughs while being an assistant for Cobbler Jay, a busker, at Summer Fest, Saturday, June 28, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Stone Belanger, 6, is all laughs while being an assistant for Cobbler Jay, a busker, at Summer Fest, Saturday, June 28, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Faith Fitzgerald, 12, centre, screams as she rides the Cannon Ball with her sister, Jada Fitzgerald, 11, right, at Summer Fest, Saturday, June 28, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Faith Fitzgerald, 12, centre, screams as she rides the Cannon Ball with her sister, Jada Fitzgerald, 11, right, at Summer Fest, Saturday, June 28, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Police investigate after male in his 20's is slashed on face and arm on 900 block of Bruce Avenue.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Police investigate after male in his 20′s is slashed on face and arm on 900 block of Bruce Avenue. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor police investigate after a man in his twenties was slashed in the face and arm on the corner of Bruce Ave. and Erie St. W, Sunday, June 29, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor police investigate after a man in his twenties was slashed in the face and arm on the corner of Bruce Ave. and Erie St. W, Sunday, June 29, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Adrienne Clinansmith stands in front of her home where a racist comment was spray painted on to her vehicle, Sunday, June 29, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Adrienne Clinansmith stands in front of her home where a racist comment was spray painted on to her vehicle, Sunday, June 29, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

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Windsor In Pictures: July 1, 2014

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Windsor business owner Troy Maleyko holds a photo, Tuesday, July 1, 2014, of his mother-in-law, Galina Nedeltchev, 51, outside his home on Banwell Road. Nedeltchev was in an accident while travelling abroad in Bulgaria, June 23, and now family members are trying to raise money for the out-of-pocket costs. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Windsor business owner Troy Maleyko holds a photo, Tuesday, July 1, 2014, of his mother-in-law, Galina Nedeltchev, 51, outside his home on Banwell Road. Nedeltchev was in an accident while travelling abroad in Bulgaria, June 23, and now family members are trying to raise money for the out-of-pocket costs. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Queen of Peace Catholic School students Alyssa MacMillian, left, Dante Butera, behind, Lauren Ingratta, Ashlin Mastronardi, Paz Fizer, Angelica Tannous, Celina Read, Dea DiCiocco and Bryanna Rodrigues, right,  jump for joy after being told they can each collect up to $40,000 in scholarships if they attend Cardinal Carter and then post-secondary education June 30, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Queen of Peace Catholic School students Alyssa MacMillian, left, Dante Butera, behind, Lauren Ingratta, Ashlin Mastronardi, Paz Fizer, Angelica Tannous, Celina Read, Dea DiCiocco and Bryanna Rodrigues, right, jump for joy after being told they can each collect up to $40,000 in scholarships if they attend Cardinal Carter and then post-secondary education June 30, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 Rosalie Edwards and Elaine Weeks (right) hold up save our tree signs in an effort to raise awareness of the city's plan to remove all the existing trees on Wyandotte in Walkerville during upcoming street scaping in Windsor on Monday, June 30, 2014.        (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Rosalie Edwards and Elaine Weeks (right) hold up save our tree signs in an effort to raise awareness of the city’s plan to remove all the existing trees on Wyandotte in Walkerville during upcoming street scaping in Windsor on Monday, June 30, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

 Rosalie Edwards and Elaine Weeks (right) hold up save our tree signs in an effort to raise awareness of the city's plan to remove all the existing trees on Wyandotte in Walkerville during upcoming street scaping in Windsor on Monday, June 30, 2014.        (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Rosalie Edwards and Elaine Weeks (right) hold up save our tree signs in an effort to raise awareness of the city’s plan to remove all the existing trees on Wyandotte in Walkerville during upcoming street scaping in Windsor on Monday, June 30, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

 Rosalie Edwards and Elaine Weeks (right) hold up save our tree signs in an effort to raise awareness of the city's plan to remove all the existing trees on Wyandotte in Walkerville during upcoming street scaping in Windsor on Monday, June 30, 2014.        (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Rosalie Edwards and Elaine Weeks (right) hold up save our tree signs in an effort to raise awareness of the city’s plan to remove all the existing trees on Wyandotte in Walkerville during upcoming street scaping in Windsor on Monday, June 30, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Police Armour Guard marches down Wyandotte St. East during the Windsor Canada Day Parade, Tuesday, July 1, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Police Armour Guard marches down Wyandotte St. East during the Windsor Canada Day Parade, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Dawn St. Pierre, left, and her daughter, Amy St. Pierre, don their tall Canada hats as they sit in their Canada lawn chairs waiting for the Windsor Canada Day Parade to start on Wyandotte St. East, Tuesday, July 1, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Dawn St. Pierre, left, and her daughter, Amy St. Pierre, don their tall Canada hats as they sit in their Canada lawn chairs waiting for the Windsor Canada Day Parade to start on Wyandotte St. East, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

 A large Canadian flag is carried down Wyandotte St. East during the Windsor Canada Day Parade, Tuesday, July 1, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A large Canadian flag is carried down Wyandotte St. East during the Windsor Canada Day Parade, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Mayor Eddie Francis is joined by his family as they wave to the crowd during the Windsor Canada Day Parade, Tuesday, July 1, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Mayor Eddie Francis is joined by his family as they wave to the crowd during the Windsor Canada Day Parade, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

 Luke Maksoud, 8, left, Cameron Skinner, 9, and Thomas O'Brien, 9, celebrate Canada Day while watching the Windsor Canada Day Parade, Tuesday, July 1, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Luke Maksoud, 8, left, Cameron Skinner, 9, and Thomas O’Brien, 9, celebrate Canada Day while watching the Windsor Canada Day Parade, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Caribbean community dances their way down Wyandotte St. East during the Windsor Canada Day Parade, Tuesday, July 1, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Caribbean community dances their way down Wyandotte St. East during the Windsor Canada Day Parade, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Jolie Santo, 2, left, and Brody Mongeau, 3, celebrate Canada Day while watching the Windsor Canada Day Parade, Tuesday, July 1, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Jolie Santo, 2, left, and Brody Mongeau, 3, celebrate Canada Day while watching the Windsor Canada Day Parade, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Chinese Community participates in the Windsor Canada Day Parade carrying their paper dragon, Tuesday, July 1, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Chinese Community participates in the Windsor Canada Day Parade carrying their paper dragon, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

 An inflatable birthday cake celebrating Canada's 147th birthday is paraded down Wyandotte St. East during the Windsor Canada Day Parade, Tuesday, July 1, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

An inflatable birthday cake celebrating Canada’s 147th birthday is paraded down Wyandotte St. East during the Windsor Canada Day Parade, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

 Buddha and a Chinese dragon make their way down Wyandotte St. East during the Windsor Canada Day Parade, Tuesday, July 1, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Buddha and a Chinese dragon make their way down Wyandotte St. East during the Windsor Canada Day Parade, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

 Dan Beaudoin, also known as 'Canada Dan' participates in the Windsor Canada Day Parade, Tuesday, July 1, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Dan Beaudoin, also known as ‘Canada Dan’ participates in the Windsor Canada Day Parade, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Congolese refugees, from left,  Twin brothers, Jacob Ndolelire, 19, and Isaac Ndolelire, 19, mother,  Kandole Bahemuka, and the oldest son, Jonathan Ndorelire, 22, are pictured Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Congolese refugees, from left, Twin brothers, Jacob Ndolelire, 19, and Isaac Ndolelire, 19, mother, Kandole Bahemuka, and the oldest son, Jonathan Ndorelire, 22, are pictured Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)


Windsor In Pictures: July 2, 2014

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Local seniors Opal Desjardins, left, Amarjit Grewal, Elizabeth Figgins and Sandy Charlebois, right, thank Omo Bello, centre right, Life After Fifty outreach co-ordinator, for her contributions in the United Way funded Seniors Independence Strategy program at Fountainbleu Towers July 02, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Local seniors Opal Desjardins, left, Amarjit Grewal, Elizabeth Figgins and Sandy Charlebois, right, thank Omo Bello, centre right, Life After Fifty outreach co-ordinator, for her contributions in the United Way funded Seniors Independence Strategy program at Fountainbleu Towers July 02, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighters attend a press conference by their union on July 2, 2014. (Nick Brancaccio / The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighters attend a press conference by their union on July 2, 2014. (Nick Brancaccio / The Windsor Star)

Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis (right) and Fire Chief Bruce Montone (left) at a press conference in the mayor's office on July 2, 2014. (Nick Brancaccio / The Windsor Star)

Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis (right) and Fire Chief Bruce Montone (left) at a press conference in the mayor’s office on July 2, 2014. (Nick Brancaccio / The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Dylan Riley, left, and Brendon Anger celebrate a goal during their game Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at Forest Glade Arena in Windsor, Ont. against Wallaceburg. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Dylan Riley, left, and Brendon Anger celebrate a goal during their game Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at Forest Glade Arena in Windsor, Ont. against Wallaceburg. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor goalie Cooper Cecile makes a stop on Wallaceburg's Connor Smith during their playoff game Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at Forest Glade Arena in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor goalie Cooper Cecile makes a stop on Wallaceburg’s Connor Smith during their playoff game Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at Forest Glade Arena in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Jarred Riley controls the ball against Wallaceburg during a playoff game Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at Forest Glade Arena in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Jarred Riley controls the ball against Wallaceburg during a playoff game Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at Forest Glade Arena in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

 Dave Girard collects garbage bags left behind by collectors and talks to residence about the new hard container rules in Windsor on Wednesday, July 2, 2014.        (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Dave Girard collects garbage bags left behind by collectors and talks to residence about the new hard container rules in Windsor on Wednesday, July 2, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Garbage bags left behind by collectors leaves a clear in indicator not everyone remembered the new hard container rules in Windsor on Wednesday, July 2, 2014.        (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Garbage bags left behind by collectors leaves a clear in indicator not everyone remembered the new hard container rules in Windsor on Wednesday, July 2, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

 Dave Girard collects garbage bags left behind by collectors and talks to residence about the new hard container rules in Windsor on Wednesday, July 2, 2014.        (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Dave Girard collects garbage bags left behind by collectors and talks to residence about the new hard container rules in Windsor on Wednesday, July 2, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

 Mike and Jackie Malott and their children Jada, 10, Owen, 6, and Sara, 4, pose in front of the St Maria Goretti Catholic School in Windsor, Ont. on Wednesday, July 2, 2014. They are concerned with the board changing rules to allow non-catholics to attend catholic schools. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Mike and Jackie Malott and their children Jada, 10, Owen, 6, and Sara, 4, pose in front of the St Maria Goretti Catholic School in Windsor, Ont. on Wednesday, July 2, 2014. They are concerned with the board changing rules to allow non-catholics to attend catholic schools. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Garbage bags left behind by collectors leaves a clear in indicator not everyone remembered the new hard container rules in Windsor on Wednesday, July 2, 2014.        (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Garbage bags left behind by collectors leaves a clear in indicator not everyone remembered the new hard container rules in Windsor on Wednesday, July 2, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Garbage bags left behind by collectors leaves a clear in indicator not everyone remembered the new hard container rules in Windsor on Wednesday, July 2, 2014.        (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Garbage bags left behind by collectors leaves a clear in indicator not everyone remembered the new hard container rules in Windsor on Wednesday, July 2, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

 Dave Girard collects garbage bags left behind by collectors and talks to residence about the new hard container rules in Windsor on Wednesday, July 2, 2014.        (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Dave Girard collects garbage bags left behind by collectors and talks to residence about the new hard container rules in Windsor on Wednesday, July 2, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

 Dave Girard collects garbage bags left behind by collectors and talks to residence about the new hard container rules in Windsor on Wednesday, July 2, 2014.        (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Dave Girard collects garbage bags left behind by collectors and talks to residence about the new hard container rules in Windsor on Wednesday, July 2, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

 Dave Girard collects garbage bags left behind by collectors and talks to residence about the new hard container rules in Windsor on Wednesday, July 2, 2014.        (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Dave Girard collects garbage bags left behind by collectors and talks to residence about the new hard container rules in Windsor on Wednesday, July 2, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Prof. Anne Forrest, director of Women's Studies at the University of Windsor, who co-founded with Dr. Charlene Senn the Bystander Initiative, is pictured in her office, Friday, May 16, 2014.  The program aims to reduce sexual assault on university campuses.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Prof. Anne Forrest, director of Women’s Studies at the University of Windsor, who co-founded with Dr. Charlene Senn the Bystander Initiative, is pictured in her office, Friday, May 16, 2014. The program aims to reduce sexual assault on university campuses. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Wallaceburg's Brandan Burr, left, and Windsor's Austin Thompson battle for the ball during their playoff game Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at Forest Glade Arena in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Wallaceburg’s Brandan Burr, left, and Windsor’s Austin Thompson battle for the ball during their playoff game Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at Forest Glade Arena in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Gianni Martinello, left, and Wallaceburg's Connor Smith battle for the ball during their playoff game Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at Forest Glade Arena in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Gianni Martinello, left, and Wallaceburg’s Connor Smith battle for the ball during their playoff game Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at Forest Glade Arena in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Brendon Anger, left, and Wallaceburg's D.J. Nedelko battle for the ball during their playoff game Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at Forest Glade Arena in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Brendon Anger, left, and Wallaceburg’s D.J. Nedelko battle for the ball during their playoff game Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at Forest Glade Arena in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Gianni Martinello, left, nd Wallaceburg's Drake Brown battle for the ball during their playoff game Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at Forest Glade Arena in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Gianni Martinello, left, nd Wallaceburg’s Drake Brown battle for the ball during their playoff game Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at Forest Glade Arena in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Bullet holes on the front of a home at 1538 Benjamin Ave. in Windsor, Ont. are shown Wednesday, July 2, 2014. A man and woman were shot at the home Tuesday. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Bullet holes on the front of a home at 1538 Benjamin Ave. in Windsor, Ont. are shown Wednesday, July 2, 2014. A man and woman were shot at the home Tuesday. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

 A home at 1538 Benjamin Ave. in Windsor, Ont. is shown Wednesday, July 2, 2014. A man and woman were shot at the home Tuesday. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A home at 1538 Benjamin Ave. in Windsor, Ont. is shown Wednesday, July 2, 2014. A man and woman were shot at the home Tuesday. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Jim Damphouse and his children, Corie and Kyle, are holding  a fundraiser for Hospice of Windsor and Essex County. Joy, wife and mother of the Damphouse family, was cared for at Hospice before dying of cancer in 2011. (DAN JANISSE / The Windsor Star)

Jim Damphouse and his children, Corie and Kyle, are holding
a fundraiser for Hospice of Windsor and Essex County. Joy, wife and mother of the Damphouse family, was cared for at Hospice before dying of cancer in 2011. (DAN JANISSE / The Windsor Star)

Ashley Poulin, 12, of Belle River, is allergic to dairy and eggs and is on a mission to spread awareness about allergies and asthma. (DAX MELMER / The Windsor Star)

Ashley Poulin, 12, of Belle River, is allergic to dairy and eggs and is on a mission to spread awareness about allergies and asthma. (DAX MELMER / The Windsor Star)

University of Windsor women's basketball coach Chantal Vallee uses her dog Meeka as an inspirational message at the New Beginnings Jobs for Youth kickoff Wednesday at St. Clair College in downtown Windsor. (Sharon Hill/The Windsor Star)

University of Windsor women’s basketball coach Chantal Vallee uses her dog Meeka as an inspirational message at the New Beginnings Jobs for Youth kickoff Wednesday at St. Clair College in downtown Windsor. (Sharon Hill/The Windsor Star)

Patrick Burke, former Ontario Fire Marshal and Windsor Deputy Fire Chief, speaks at a press conference in the Caboto Club on July 2, 2014. (Nick Brancaccio / The Windsor Star)

Patrick Burke, former Ontario Fire Marshal and Windsor Deputy Fire Chief, speaks at a press conference in the Caboto Club on July 2, 2014. (Nick Brancaccio / The Windsor Star)


Windsor In Pictures: July 3, 2014

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Author Antoine Khoury would like to set up a class for parents of students taking French language July 02, 2014. NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Author Antoine Khoury would like to set up a class for parents of students taking French language July 02, 2014. NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 David Kerr and Aurele Bourgois (right) speak through interpreter Christie Reaume at the CHS offices in Windsor on Wednesday, July 2, 2014. There is a shortage of qualified interpreters in the city.        (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

David Kerr and Aurele Bourgois (right) speak through interpreter Christie Reaume at the CHS offices in Windsor on Wednesday, July 2, 2014. There is a shortage of qualified interpreters in the city. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

David Kerr, left, and Aurele Bourgois speak through interpreter Christie Reaume (not seen) at the CHS offices in Windsor on Wednesday, July 2, 2014. There is a shortage of qualified interpreters in the city.        (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

David Kerr, left, and Aurele Bourgois speak through interpreter Christie Reaume (not seen) at the CHS offices in Windsor on Wednesday, July 2, 2014. There is a shortage of qualified interpreters in the city. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

 Jeannie Vhang, 11, works with tennis coach James Schroeder at the Parkside Tennis Club in Windsor, Ont. on Thursday, July 3, 2014. He was reacting to the recent success of professional Canadian tennis players. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Jeannie Vhang, 11, works with tennis coach James Schroeder at the Parkside Tennis Club in Windsor, Ont. on Thursday, July 3, 2014. He was reacting to the recent success of professional Canadian tennis players. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

 Jeannie Vhang, 11, works with tennis coach James Schroeder at the Parkside Tennis Club in Windsor, Ont. on Thursday, July 3, 2014. He was reacting to the recent success of professional Canadian tennis players. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Jeannie Vhang, 11, works with tennis coach James Schroeder at the Parkside Tennis Club in Windsor, Ont. on Thursday, July 3, 2014. He was reacting to the recent success of professional Canadian tennis players. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Doug Horton, left, and Dave Landry, longtime residents on Salina Ave. in Windsor, Ont. are shown at dead end of their street. They are upset that a new housing project may open the road to heavy traffic. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Doug Horton, left, and Dave Landry, longtime residents on Salina Ave. in Windsor, Ont. are shown at dead end of their street. They are upset that a new housing project may open the road to heavy traffic. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

 Moria Tonge, left, Dave Landry and Doug Horton, all longtime residents on Salina Ave. in Windsor, Ont. are shown at dead end of their street. They are upset that a new housing project may open the road to heavy traffic. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Moria Tonge, left, Dave Landry and Doug Horton, all longtime residents on Salina Ave. in Windsor, Ont. are shown at dead end of their street. They are upset that a new housing project may open the road to heavy traffic. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

 Doug Horton, left, Moria Tonge and Dave Landry, all longtime residents on Salina Ave. in Windsor, Ont. are shown in a field near the dead end of their street. They are upset that a new housing project may open the road to heavy traffic. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Doug Horton, left, Moria Tonge and Dave Landry, all longtime residents on Salina Ave. in Windsor, Ont. are shown in a field near the dead end of their street. They are upset that a new housing project may open the road to heavy traffic. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A cyclist makes their way up along the Detroit Riverfront and past downtown Detroit on a mild day in Windsor on Thursday, July 3, 2014.          (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

A cyclist makes their way up along the Detroit Riverfront and past downtown Detroit on a mild day in Windsor on Thursday, July 3, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

 Ciara, left, and Catherine Multari are shown Thursday, July 3, 2014, in their hometown of LaSalle, Ont. The sisters are accomplished rowers. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Ciara, left, and Catherine Multari are shown Thursday, July 3, 2014, in their hometown of LaSalle, Ont. The sisters are accomplished rowers. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

John Pearce, 26, gets set to play some recreational tennis at the Central Park in South Windsor, Ont. on Thursday, July 3, 2014. He was reacting to the recent success of professional Canadian tennis players. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

John Pearce, 26, gets set to play some recreational tennis at the Central Park in South Windsor, Ont. on Thursday, July 3, 2014. He was reacting to the recent success of professional Canadian tennis players. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

 Mark Garvey, 59, gets set to play some recreational tennis at the Central Park in South Windsor, Ont. on Thursday, July 3, 2014. He was reacting to the recent success of professional Canadian tennis players. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Mark Garvey, 59, gets set to play some recreational tennis at the Central Park in South Windsor, Ont. on Thursday, July 3, 2014. He was reacting to the recent success of professional Canadian tennis players. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

David Kerr and Aurele Bourgois (right) speak through interpreter Christie Reaume (not seen) at the CHS offices in Windsor on Wednesday, July 2, 2014. There is a shortage of qualified interpreters in the city.        (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

David Kerr and Aurele Bourgois (right) speak through interpreter Christie Reaume (not seen) at the CHS offices in Windsor on Wednesday, July 2, 2014. There is a shortage of qualified interpreters in the city. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

A cyclist makes their way up along the Detroit Riverfront and past downtown Detroit on a mild day in Windsor on Thursday, July 3, 2014.          (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

A cyclist makes their way up along the Detroit Riverfront and past downtown Detroit on a mild day in Windsor on Thursday, July 3, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

John Powers gives Madelynn McBeth a close up look of a Goliath Beetle at the Devonshire Mall in Windsor on Thursday, July 3, 2014. The Incredible World of Bugs Show, which is sponsored by Orkin, features over 500 different insects and is on display at the mall until Saturday.            (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

John Powers gives Madelynn McBeth a close up look of a Goliath Beetle at the Devonshire Mall in Windsor on Thursday, July 3, 2014. The Incredible World of Bugs Show, which is sponsored by Orkin, features over 500 different insects and is on display at the mall until Saturday. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

 A pair of shoppers get an up close look at some bugs at the Devonshire Mall in Windsor on Thursday, July 3, 2014. The Incredible World of Bugs Show, which is sponsored by Orkin, features over 500 different insects and is on display at the mall until Saturday.          (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

A pair of shoppers get an up close look at some bugs at the Devonshire Mall in Windsor on Thursday, July 3, 2014. The Incredible World of Bugs Show, which is sponsored by Orkin, features over 500 different insects and is on display at the mall until Saturday. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

John Powers gives Madelynn McBeth a close up look of a Goliath Beetle at the Devonshire Mall in Windsor on Thursday, July 3, 2014. The Incredible World of Bugs Show, which is sponsored by Orkin, features over 500 different insects and is on display at the mall until Saturday.            (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

John Powers gives Madelynn McBeth a close up look of a Goliath Beetle at the Devonshire Mall in Windsor on Thursday, July 3, 2014. The Incredible World of Bugs Show, which is sponsored by Orkin, features over 500 different insects and is on display at the mall until Saturday. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

John Powers gives Madelynn McBeth a close up look of a Goliath Beetle at the Devonshire Mall in Windsor on Thursday, July 3, 2014. The Incredible World of Bugs Show, which is sponsored by Orkin, features over 500 different insects and is on display at the mall until Saturday.            (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

John Powers gives Madelynn McBeth a close up look of a Goliath Beetle at the Devonshire Mall in Windsor on Thursday, July 3, 2014. The Incredible World of Bugs Show, which is sponsored by Orkin, features over 500 different insects and is on display at the mall until Saturday. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

 Jeannie Vhang, 11, works with tennis coach James Schroeder at the Parkside Tennis Club in Windsor, Ont. on Thursday, July 3, 2014. He was reacting to the recent success of professional Canadian tennis players. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Jeannie Vhang, 11, works with tennis coach James Schroeder at the Parkside Tennis Club in Windsor, Ont. on Thursday, July 3, 2014. He was reacting to the recent success of professional Canadian tennis players. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Ward 4 Coun. Alan Halberstadt and his wife Susan walk through Walkerville on July 3, 2014. (Nick Brancaccio / The Windsor Star)

Ward 4 Coun. Alan Halberstadt and his wife Susan walk through Walkerville on July 3, 2014. (Nick Brancaccio / The Windsor Star)

Ward 4 Coun. Alan Halberstadt and his wife Susan walk through Walkerville on July 3, 2014. (Nick Brancaccio / The Windsor Star)

Ward 4 Coun. Alan Halberstadt and his wife Susan walk through Walkerville on July 3, 2014. (Nick Brancaccio / The Windsor Star)

Alan Halberstadt holds hands with his wife Susan on July 3, 2014. (Nick Brancaccio / The Windsor Star)

Alan Halberstadt holds hands with his wife Susan on July 3, 2014. (Nick Brancaccio / The Windsor Star)

John Powers gives Madelynn McBeth a close up look of a Goliath Beetle at the Devonshire Mall in Windsor on Thursday, July 3, 2014. The Incredible World of Bugs Show, which is sponsored by Orkin, features over 500 different insects and is on display at the mall until Saturday.            (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

John Powers gives Madelynn McBeth a close up look of a Goliath Beetle at the Devonshire Mall in Windsor on Thursday, July 3, 2014. The Incredible World of Bugs Show, which is sponsored by Orkin, features over 500 different insects and is on display at the mall until Saturday. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

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Natalya is cheered on by her fans before her match at the WWE Live Summerslam Heatwave Tour at the WFCU Centre, Friday, July 4, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Natalya is cheered on by her fans before her match at the WWE Live Summerslam Heatwave Tour at the WFCU Centre, Friday, July 4, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Natalya, top, battles Paige during the WWE Live Summerslam Heatwave Tour at the WFCU Centre, Friday, July 4, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Natalya, top, battles Paige during the WWE Live Summerslam Heatwave Tour at the WFCU Centre, Friday, July 4, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Natalya, bottom, battles Paige during the WWE Live Summerslam Heatwave Tour at the WFCU Centre, Friday, July 4, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Natalya, bottom, battles Paige during the WWE Live Summerslam Heatwave Tour at the WFCU Centre, Friday, July 4, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Natalya poses with a fan after her match at the WWE Live Summerslam Heatwave Tour at the WFCU Centre, Friday, July 4, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Natalya poses with a fan after her match at the WWE Live Summerslam Heatwave Tour at the WFCU Centre, Friday, July 4, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A fan yells at Fandango before his match with Dolph Ziggler, left, at the WWE Live Summerslam Heatwave Tour at the WFCU Centre, Friday, July 4, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A fan yells at Fandango before his match with Dolph Ziggler, left, at the WWE Live Summerslam Heatwave Tour at the WFCU Centre, Friday, July 4, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Dolph Ziggler drops an elbow on Fandango at the WWE Live Summerslam Heatwave Tour at the WFCU Centre, Friday, July 4, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Dolph Ziggler drops an elbow on Fandango at the WWE Live Summerslam Heatwave Tour at the WFCU Centre, Friday, July 4, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Dolph Ziggler, right, gives a flying kick to Fandango at the WWE Live Summerslam Heatwave Tour at the WFCU Centre, Friday, July 4, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Dolph Ziggler, right, gives a flying kick to Fandango at the WWE Live Summerslam Heatwave Tour at the WFCU Centre, Friday, July 4, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Fandango, left, gives his diva, Layla, a kiss during his match with Dolph Ziggler at the WWE Live Summerslam Heatwave Tour at the WFCU Centre, Friday, July 4, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Fandango, left, gives his diva, Layla, a kiss during his match with Dolph Ziggler at the WWE Live Summerslam Heatwave Tour at the WFCU Centre, Friday, July 4, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Fans erupt in cheers at the WWE Live Summerslam Heatwave Tour at the WFCU Centre, Friday, July 4, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Fans erupt in cheers at the WWE Live Summerslam Heatwave Tour at the WFCU Centre, Friday, July 4, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Rusev and diva Lana speak to the crowd after Rusev defeated The Great Khali, bottom, at the WWE Live Summerslam Heatwave Tour at the WFCU Centre, Friday, July 4, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Rusev and diva Lana speak to the crowd after Rusev defeated The Great Khali, bottom, at the WWE Live Summerslam Heatwave Tour at the WFCU Centre, Friday, July 4, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Great Khali pins Fandango for a three count at the WWE Live Summerslam Heatwave Tour at the WFCU Centre, Friday, July 4, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Great Khali pins Fandango for a three count at the WWE Live Summerslam Heatwave Tour at the WFCU Centre, Friday, July 4, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Mike Busuttil, President of the Essex County Referees, is pictured at the Ford Test Track Park in Windsor, Ont. on July 4, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Mike Busuttil, President of the Essex County Referees, is pictured at the Ford Test Track Park in Windsor, Ont. on July 4, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Mike Busuttil, President of the Essex County Referees, is pictured at the Ford Test Track Park in Windsor, Ont. on July 4, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Mike Busuttil, President of the Essex County Referees, is pictured at the Ford Test Track Park in Windsor, Ont. on July 4, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Tom Noble, pictured in his home Friday, July 4, 2014, is one of more than 2000 people who have signed a petition asking the provincial government to develop an Ontario Dementia Plan.  Noble is a caregiver for his wife Janet, who has dementia.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Tom Noble, pictured in his home Friday, July 4, 2014, is one of more than 2000 people who have signed a petition asking the provincial government to develop an Ontario Dementia Plan. Noble is a caregiver for his wife Janet, who has dementia. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Young entrepreneurs Victoria Rainone, left, Brenda Guenther, right, and other students attend Summer Company Program at Small Business Centre, part of WindsorEssex Economic Development Corp. located on California Avenue Friday July 4,  2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Young entrepreneurs Victoria Rainone, left, Brenda Guenther, right, and other students attend Summer Company Program at Small Business Centre, part of WindsorEssex Economic Development Corp. located on California Avenue Friday July 4, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Young entrepreneurs Brandon Taylor, left, Brenda Guenther and Andrew Williams attend Summer Company Program at Small Business Centre, part of WindsorEssex Economic Development Corp. located on California Avenue Friday July 4,  2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Young entrepreneurs Brandon Taylor, left, Brenda Guenther and Andrew Williams attend Summer Company Program at Small Business Centre, part of WindsorEssex Economic Development Corp. located on California Avenue Friday July 4, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Young entrepreneurs Zaid Kaleem, front, Brenda Guenther, left, and about 20 other students attend Summer Company Program at Small Business Centre, part of WindsorEssex Economic Development Corp. located on California Avenue Friday July 4,  2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Young entrepreneurs Zaid Kaleem, front, Brenda Guenther, left, and about 20 other students attend Summer Company Program at Small Business Centre, part of WindsorEssex Economic Development Corp. located on California Avenue Friday July 4, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Chuck Scarpelli (left), the city's manager of records and elections, helps Al Maghnieh with his candidacy papers at city hall on July 4, 2014. (Nick Brancaccio / The Windsor Star)

Chuck Scarpelli (left), the city’s manager of records and elections, helps Al Maghnieh with his candidacy papers at city hall on July 4, 2014. (Nick Brancaccio / The Windsor Star)

Ward 10 Coun. Al Maghnieh's paperwork to file for candidacy in the Oct. 27 municipal election. Maghnieh is seeking re-election for a second term. (Nick Brancaccio / The Windsor Star)

Ward 10 Coun. Al Maghnieh’s paperwork to file for candidacy in the Oct. 27 municipal election. Maghnieh is seeking re-election for a second term. (Nick Brancaccio / The Windsor Star)

Ward 10 Coun. Al Maghnieh files for candidacy in the Oct. 27 municipal election. Photographed at Windsor city hall on July 4, 2014. (Nick Brancaccio / The Windsor Star)

Ward 10 Coun. Al Maghnieh files for candidacy in the Oct. 27 municipal election. Photographed at Windsor city hall on July 4, 2014. (Nick Brancaccio / The Windsor Star)

Chuck Scarpelli (left), the city's manager of records and elections, helps Ward 10 Coun. Al Maghnieh file for candidacy on July 4, 2014. (Nick Brancaccio / The Windsor Star)

Chuck Scarpelli (left), the city’s manager of records and elections, helps Ward 10 Coun. Al Maghnieh file for candidacy on July 4, 2014. (Nick Brancaccio / The Windsor Star)

Ward 10 Coun. Al Maghnieh files for candidacy in the Oct. 27 municipal election. Photographed at Windsor city hall on July 4, 2014. (Nick Brancaccio / The Windsor Star)

Ward 10 Coun. Al Maghnieh files for candidacy in the Oct. 27 municipal election. Photographed at Windsor city hall on July 4, 2014. (Nick Brancaccio / The Windsor Star)

Ward 10 Coun. Al Maghnieh fills out his paperwork for candidacy in the Oct. 27 municipal election. Photographed at Windsor city hall on July 4, 2014. (Nick Brancaccio / The Windsor Star)

Ward 10 Coun. Al Maghnieh fills out his paperwork for candidacy in the Oct. 27 municipal election. Photographed at Windsor city hall on July 4, 2014. (Nick Brancaccio / The Windsor Star)

Ward 10 Coun. Al Maghnieh files for candidacy in the Oct. 27 municipal election. Photographed at Windsor city hall on July 4, 2014. (Nick Brancaccio / The Windsor Star)

Ward 10 Coun. Al Maghnieh files for candidacy in the Oct. 27 municipal election. Photographed at Windsor city hall on July 4, 2014. (Nick Brancaccio / The Windsor Star)

Windsor University Faculty Association president Anne Forrest, centre, speaks with physics professor Walter Kedzierski, right, following a special meeting to discuss the latest letter from University of Windsor president Alan Wildeman Friday July 4, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Windsor University Faculty Association president Anne Forrest, centre, speaks with physics professor Walter Kedzierski, right, following a special meeting to discuss the latest letter from University of Windsor president Alan Wildeman Friday July 4, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 Jeannie Vhang, 11, works with tennis coach James Schroeder at the Parkside Tennis Club in Windsor, Ont. on Thursday, July 3, 2014. He was reacting to the recent success of professional Canadian tennis players. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Jeannie Vhang, 11, works with tennis coach James Schroeder at the Parkside Tennis Club in Windsor, Ont. on Thursday, July 3, 2014. He was reacting to the recent success of professional Canadian tennis players. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Tennis coach James Schroeder is shown at the Parkside Tennis Club in Windsor, Ont. on Thursday, July 3, 2014. He was reacting to the recent success of professional Canadian tennis players. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Tennis coach James Schroeder is shown at the Parkside Tennis Club in Windsor, Ont. on Thursday, July 3, 2014. He was reacting to the recent success of professional Canadian tennis players. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

 Jeannie Vhang, 11, works with tennis coach James Schroeder at the Parkside Tennis Club in Windsor, Ont. on Thursday, July 3, 2014. He was reacting to the recent success of professional Canadian tennis players. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Jeannie Vhang, 11, works with tennis coach James Schroeder at the Parkside Tennis Club in Windsor, Ont. on Thursday, July 3, 2014. He was reacting to the recent success of professional Canadian tennis players. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

 Jeannie Vhang, 11, works with tennis coach James Schroeder at the Parkside Tennis Club in Windsor, Ont. on Thursday, July 3, 2014. He was reacting to the recent success of professional Canadian tennis players. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Jeannie Vhang, 11, works with tennis coach James Schroeder at the Parkside Tennis Club in Windsor, Ont. on Thursday, July 3, 2014. He was reacting to the recent success of professional Canadian tennis players. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, ONT.: JULY 4, 2014 -- The Cowboy Junkies perform at the 2014 Fork and Cork Festival at the Riverfront Festival Plaza in Windsor, Ont. on July 4, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, ONT.: JULY 4, 2014 — The Cowboy Junkies perform at the 2014 Fork and Cork Festival at the Riverfront Festival Plaza in Windsor, Ont. on July 4, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, ONT.: JULY 4, 2014 -- The Cowboy Junkies perform at the 2014 Fork and Cork Festival at the Riverfront Festival Plaza in Windsor, Ont. on July 4, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, ONT.: JULY 4, 2014 — The Cowboy Junkies perform at the 2014 Fork and Cork Festival at the Riverfront Festival Plaza in Windsor, Ont. on July 4, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, ONT.: JULY 4, 2014 -- The Cowboy Junkies perform at the 2014 Fork and Cork Festival at the Riverfront Festival Plaza in Windsor, Ont. on July 4, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, ONT.: JULY 4, 2014 — The Cowboy Junkies perform at the 2014 Fork and Cork Festival at the Riverfront Festival Plaza in Windsor, Ont. on July 4, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, ONT.: JULY 4, 2014 -- The Cowboy Junkies perform at the 2014 Fork and Cork Festival at the Riverfront Festival Plaza in Windsor, Ont. on July 4, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, ONT.: JULY 4, 2014 — The Cowboy Junkies perform at the 2014 Fork and Cork Festival at the Riverfront Festival Plaza in Windsor, Ont. on July 4, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

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The Windsor Star’s reporters and photographers covered the city and county this weekend. Check out the gallery.

Windsor fire crews respond to a fire at an apartment in the 3100 block of Walker Road on Saturday, July 5, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor fire crews respond to a fire at an apartment in the 3100 block of Walker Road on Saturday, July 5, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighters deal with a structure fire at 3174 Walker Rd. Saturday, July 5, 2014.  No injuries were reported in the fire.  The cause is currently unknown.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighters deal with a structure fire at 3174 Walker Rd. Saturday, July 5, 2014. No injuries were reported in the fire. The cause is currently unknown. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighters deal with a structure fire at 3174 Walker Rd. Saturday, July 5, 2014.  No injuries were reported in the fire.  The cause is currently unknown.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighters deal with a structure fire at 3174 Walker Rd. Saturday, July 5, 2014. No injuries were reported in the fire. The cause is currently unknown. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Stephanie Aigbe-Joseph, organizer for NIDO (Nigeria in diaspora organization) America, participates in a demonstation to raise awareness for the ongoing struggles with the terrorist group, Boko Haram, Saturday, July 5, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Stephanie Aigbe-Joseph, organizer for NIDO (Nigeria in diaspora organization) America, participates in a demonstation to raise awareness for the ongoing struggles with the terrorist group, Boko Haram, Saturday, July 5, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Peter Thyrring, headmaster and owner of St. Peters A.C.H.S. College School, a private Catholic sports school for boys, is pictured in the school's library, Saturday, July 5, 2014.  The library contains dozens of unique objects that aid in the school's emphasis on a hands-on approach to learning.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Peter Thyrring, headmaster and owner of St. Peters A.C.H.S. College School, a private Catholic sports school for boys, is pictured in the school’s library, Saturday, July 5, 2014. The library contains dozens of unique objects that aid in the school’s emphasis on a hands-on approach to learning. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Peter Thyrring, headmaster and owner of St. Peters A.C.H.S. College School, a private Catholic sports school for boys, is pictured in the school's library, Saturday, July 5, 2014.  The library contains dozens of unique objects that aid in the school's emphasis on a hands-on approach to learning.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Peter Thyrring, headmaster and owner of St. Peters A.C.H.S. College School, a private Catholic sports school for boys, is pictured in the school’s library, Saturday, July 5, 2014. The library contains dozens of unique objects that aid in the school’s emphasis on a hands-on approach to learning. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Emergency crews tend to a motorist involved in a multi-vehicle crash at University Avenue West and Campbell Avenue on Saturday, July 5, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Emergency crews tend to a motorist involved in a multi-vehicle crash at University Avenue West and Campbell Avenue on Saturday, July 5, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Emergency crews tend to a motorist involved in a multi-vehicle crash at University Avenue West and Campbell Avenue on Saturday, July 5, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Emergency crews tend to a motorist involved in a multi-vehicle crash at University Avenue West and Campbell Avenue on Saturday, July 5, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Firefighters cut the door off of a Chrysler Intrepid to free a man involved in a two-car crash at University Avenue West and Campbell Avenue on Saturday, July 5, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Firefighters cut the door off of a Chrysler Intrepid to free a man involved in a two-car crash at University Avenue West and Campbell Avenue on Saturday, July 5, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Firefighters cut the door off of a Chrysler Intrepid to free a man involved in a two-car crash at University Avenue West and Campbell Avenue on Saturday, July 5, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Firefighters cut the door off of a Chrysler Intrepid to free a man involved in a two-car crash at University Avenue West and Campbell Avenue on Saturday, July 5, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Walkerville Art Walk & Rock goers, from left to right, Tom and Anne Ditchburn, and Shirley and Rob Dunlop, chillout with some icecream on closed-off Wyandotte Avenue Saturday, July 5, 2014. Around 50 businesses sponsored artists for the event. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Walkerville Art Walk & Rock goers, from left to right, Tom and Anne Ditchburn, and Shirley and Rob Dunlop, chillout with some icecream on closed-off Wyandotte Avenue Saturday, July 5, 2014. Around 50 businesses sponsored artists for the event. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Walkerville Art Walk & Rock goers, Karen Pizurie, left, and Steve Buis smile for a photo at the beer and wine garden on closed-off Wyandotte Avenue Saturday, July 5, 2014. Around 50 businesses sponsored artists for the event. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Walkerville Art Walk & Rock goers, Karen Pizurie, left, and Steve Buis smile for a photo at the beer and wine garden on closed-off Wyandotte Avenue Saturday, July 5, 2014. Around 50 businesses sponsored artists for the event. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

 Walkerville Art Walk & Rock volunteer Kevin Kenney pours a beer at the beer and wine garden on closed-off Wyandotte Avenue Saturday, July 5, 2014. Around 50 businesses sponsored artists for the event. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Walkerville Art Walk & Rock volunteer Kevin Kenney pours a beer at the beer and wine garden on closed-off Wyandotte Avenue Saturday, July 5, 2014. Around 50 businesses sponsored artists for the event. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

 Walkerville Art Walk & Rock goers browse Envy Boutique clothing on closed-off Wyandotte Avenue Saturday, July 5, 2014. Around 50 businesses sponsored artists for the event. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Walkerville Art Walk & Rock goers browse Envy Boutique clothing on closed-off Wyandotte Avenue Saturday, July 5, 2014. Around 50 businesses sponsored artists for the event. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

The Walkervilles' Pat Robitaille performs with his bandmates and Mr. Chill on closed-off Wyandotte Avenue Saturday, July 5, 2014. The Walkerville Art Walk & Rock featured two stages for entertainment. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

The Walkervilles’ Pat Robitaille performs with his bandmates and Mr. Chill on closed-off Wyandotte Avenue Saturday, July 5, 2014. The Walkerville Art Walk & Rock featured two stages for entertainment. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

 Mr. Chill, left, of the band Big Sugar can be seen jamming with The Walkervilles' Mike Hargreaves on closed-off Wyandotte Avenue Saturday, July 5, 2014. The Walkerville Art Walk & Rock featured two stages for entertainment. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Mr. Chill, left, of the band Big Sugar can be seen jamming with The Walkervilles’ Mike Hargreaves on closed-off Wyandotte Avenue Saturday, July 5, 2014. The Walkerville Art Walk & Rock featured two stages for entertainment. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Walkerville Art Walk & Rock goers roam closed-off Wyandotte Avenue Saturday, July 5, 2014. Around 50 businesses sponsored artists for the event. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Walkerville Art Walk & Rock goers roam closed-off Wyandotte Avenue Saturday, July 5, 2014. Around 50 businesses sponsored artists for the event. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Walkerville Art Walk & Rock goers, from left to right, Sandy Ferber, Joe Azar, Darcy Gay, Debbie Rochon, Farhan Ehsan, Tina Panzica and Sheryl Plumb, pose for a photo on closed-off Wyandotte Avenue Saturday, July 5, 2014. Around 50 businesses sponsored artists for the event. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Walkerville Art Walk & Rock goers, from left to right, Sandy Ferber, Joe Azar, Darcy Gay, Debbie Rochon, Farhan Ehsan, Tina Panzica and Sheryl Plumb, pose for a photo on closed-off Wyandotte Avenue Saturday, July 5, 2014. Around 50 businesses sponsored artists for the event. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

 Face painting artist Theodore Hogan cleans up his work station after a long day of fun at the Walkerville Art Walk & Rock on closed-off Wyandotte, Saturday, July 5, 2014. He said his work rarely disappoints him, it's always a positive experience. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Face painting artist Theodore Hogan cleans up his work station after a long day of fun at the Walkerville Art Walk & Rock on closed-off Wyandotte, Saturday, July 5, 2014. He said his work rarely disappoints him, it’s always a positive experience. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

 Face painting artist Theodore Hogan cleans up his work station after a long day of fun at the Walkerville Art Walk & Rock on closed-off Wyandotte, Saturday, July 5, 2014. He said his work rarely disappoints him, it's always a positive experience. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Face painting artist Theodore Hogan cleans up his work station after a long day of fun at the Walkerville Art Walk & Rock on closed-off Wyandotte, Saturday, July 5, 2014. He said his work rarely disappoints him, it’s always a positive experience. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

The Walkervilles' Pat Robitaille, left, poses for a photo with fan, Nicole Peacock, centre, after a musical set on closed-off Wyandotte Avenue Saturday, July 5, 2014. The Walkerville Art Walk & Rock featured two stages for entertainment. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

The Walkervilles’ Pat Robitaille, left, poses for a photo with fan, Nicole Peacock, centre, after a musical set on closed-off Wyandotte Avenue Saturday, July 5, 2014. The Walkerville Art Walk & Rock featured two stages for entertainment. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Walkerville Art Walk & Rock goers grab a sip at the beer and wine garden on closed-off Wyandotte Avenue Saturday, July 5, 2014. Around 50 businesses sponsored artists for the event. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Walkerville Art Walk & Rock goers grab a sip at the beer and wine garden on closed-off Wyandotte Avenue Saturday, July 5, 2014. Around 50 businesses sponsored artists for the event. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Two members from The Tea Party, left to right, Jeff Martin and Stuart Chatwood, can be seen playing in front of a crowd at the Riverfront Festival Plaza, Saturday, July 5, 2014. The Tea Party headlined on the second night of the Fork & Cork festival. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Two members from The Tea Party, left to right, Jeff Martin and Stuart Chatwood, can be seen playing in front of a crowd at the Riverfront Festival Plaza, Saturday, July 5, 2014. The Tea Party headlined on the second night of the Fork & Cork festival. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

 The Tea Party bassist, Stuart Chatwood, performs with his bandmates at the Riverfront Festival Plaza, Saturday, July 5, 2014. The Tea Party headlined on the second night of the Fork & Cork festival. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

The Tea Party bassist, Stuart Chatwood, performs with his bandmates at the Riverfront Festival Plaza, Saturday, July 5, 2014. The Tea Party headlined on the second night of the Fork & Cork festival. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

The Tea Party guitarist and lead singer, Jeff Martin, performs with his bandmates at the Riverfront Festival Plaza, Saturday, July 5, 2014. The Tea Party headlined on the second night of the Fork & Cork festival. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

The Tea Party guitarist and lead singer, Jeff Martin, performs with his bandmates at the Riverfront Festival Plaza, Saturday, July 5, 2014. The Tea Party headlined on the second night of the Fork & Cork festival. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

 'Orange' cooks up racks of ribs on the BBQ for Ribs Royale at the 5th annual Amherstburg Rotary Ribfest at Centennial Park, Sunday, July 6, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

‘Orange’ cooks up racks of ribs on the BBQ for Ribs Royale at the 5th annual Amherstburg Rotary Ribfest at Centennial Park, Sunday, July 6, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

People line up for ribs and chicken at the 5th annual Amherstburg Rotary Ribfest at Centennial Park, Sunday, July 6, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

People line up for ribs and chicken at the 5th annual Amherstburg Rotary Ribfest at Centennial Park, Sunday, July 6, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Gary Gibson, 27, from Windsor, scrimmages at the Windsor Express tryout camp for Canadian players at the Rose City Islamic Centre, Sunday, July 6, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Gary Gibson, 27, from Windsor, scrimmages at the Windsor Express tryout camp for Canadian players at the Rose City Islamic Centre, Sunday, July 6, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Gary Gibson, 27, from Windsor, scrimmages at the Windsor Express tryout camp for Canadian players at the Rose City Islamic Centre, Sunday, July 6, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Gary Gibson, 27, from Windsor, scrimmages at the Windsor Express tryout camp for Canadian players at the Rose City Islamic Centre, Sunday, July 6, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)


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Katie Copus holds newborn Quinn Copus Latimer, July 7, 2014. Quinn was born June 20th at Windsor Regional Hospital and Katie and her family would like to thank the anonymous donor family who left a generous gift basket.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Katie Copus holds newborn Quinn Copus Latimer, July 7, 2014. Quinn was born June 20th at Windsor Regional Hospital and Katie and her family would like to thank the anonymous donor family who left a generous gift basket. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Katie Copus holds newborn Quinn Copus Latimer, July 7, 2014. Quinn was born June 20th at Windsor Regional Hospital and Katie and her family would like to thank the anonymous donor family who left a generous gift basket.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Katie Copus holds newborn Quinn Copus Latimer, July 7, 2014. Quinn was born June 20th at Windsor Regional Hospital and Katie and her family would like to thank the anonymous donor family who left a generous gift basket. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Mom Katie Copus holds newborn Quinn Copus Latimer, July 7, 2014. Quinn was born June 20th at Windsor Regional Hospital and Katie and her family would like to thank the anonymous donor who left a generous gift basket.  (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Mom Katie Copus holds newborn Quinn Copus Latimer, July 7, 2014. Quinn was born June 20th at Windsor Regional Hospital and Katie and her family would like to thank the anonymous donor who left a generous gift basket. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

The 2014 Ford Transit Connect is not meant to compete directly with minivans made by Chrysler, Honda or Toyota. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

The 2014 Ford Transit Connect is not meant to compete directly with minivans made by Chrysler, Honda or Toyota. (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

The 2014 Ford Transit Connect dash view (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

The 2014 Ford Transit Connect dash view (Tyler Brownbridge / The Windsor Star)

Andrea Orr is photographed at her office in Windsor on Monday, July 7, 2014.            (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Andrea Orr is photographed at her office in Windsor on Monday, July 7, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

A man looks out his window as construction crews begin the work on Wyandotte Street in Walkerville in Windsor on Monday, July 7, 2014. The street will be closed for the next couple months as crews replace waterlines and improve streets and sidewalks.             (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

A man looks out his window as construction crews begin the work on Wyandotte Street in Walkerville in Windsor on Monday, July 7, 2014. The street will be closed for the next couple months as crews replace waterlines and improve streets and sidewalks. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Construction crews begin the work on Wyandotte Street in Walkerville in Windsor on Monday, July 7, 2014. The street will be closed for the next couple months as crews replace waterlines and improve streets and sidewalks.             (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Construction crews begin the work on Wyandotte Street in Walkerville in Windsor on Monday, July 7, 2014. The street will be closed for the next couple months as crews replace waterlines and improve streets and sidewalks. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Wyandotte Street East in Walkerville will be closed for the next couple months as crews replace waterlines and improve streets and sidewalks.       Construction began on Monday, July 7, 2014.       (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Wyandotte Street East in Walkerville will be closed for the next couple months as crews replace waterlines and improve streets and sidewalks. Construction began on Monday, July 7, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Construction crews begin the work on Wyandotte Street in Walkerville in Windsor on Monday, July 7, 2014. The street will be closed for the next couple months as crews replace waterlines and improve streets and sidewalks.             (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Construction crews begin the work on Wyandotte Street in Walkerville in Windsor on Monday, July 7, 2014. The street will be closed for the next couple months as crews replace waterlines and improve streets and sidewalks. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Construction crews begin the work on Wyandotte Street in Walkerville in Windsor on Monday, July 7, 2014. The street will be closed for the next couple months as crews replace waterlines and improve streets and sidewalks.             (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Construction crews begin the work on Wyandotte Street in Walkerville in Windsor on Monday, July 7, 2014. The street will be closed for the next couple months as crews replace waterlines and improve streets and sidewalks. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Construction crews begin the work on Wyandotte Street in Walkerville in Windsor on Monday, July 7, 2014. The street will be closed for the next couple months as crews replace waterlines and improve streets and sidewalks.             (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Construction crews begin the work on Wyandotte Street in Walkerville in Windsor on Monday, July 7, 2014. The street will be closed for the next couple months as crews replace waterlines and improve streets and sidewalks. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Construction crews begin the work on Wyandotte Street in Walkerville in Windsor on Monday, July 7, 2014. The street will be closed for the next couple months as crews replace waterlines and improve streets and sidewalks.             (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Construction crews begin the work on Wyandotte Street in Walkerville in Windsor on Monday, July 7, 2014. The street will be closed for the next couple months as crews replace waterlines and improve streets and sidewalks. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Construction crews begin the work on Wyandotte Street in Walkerville in Windsor on Monday, July 7, 2014. The street will be closed for the next couple months as crews replace waterlines and improve streets and sidewalks.             (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Construction crews begin the work on Wyandotte Street in Walkerville in Windsor on Monday, July 7, 2014. The street will be closed for the next couple months as crews replace waterlines and improve streets and sidewalks. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Vito Maggio looks on as construction crews begin the work on Wyandotte Street in Walkerville in Windsor on Monday, July 7, 2014. The street will be closed for the next couple months as crews replace waterlines and improve streets and sidewalks.             (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Vito Maggio looks on as construction crews begin the work on Wyandotte Street in Walkerville in Windsor on Monday, July 7, 2014. The street will be closed for the next couple months as crews replace waterlines and improve streets and sidewalks. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Construction crews begin the work on Wyandotte Street in Walkerville in Windsor on Monday, July 7, 2014. The street will be closed for the next couple months as crews replace waterlines and improve streets and sidewalks.             (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Construction crews begin the work on Wyandotte Street in Walkerville in Windsor on Monday, July 7, 2014. The street will be closed for the next couple months as crews replace waterlines and improve streets and sidewalks. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Construction crews begin the work on Wyandotte Street in Walkerville in Windsor on Monday, July 7, 2014. The street will be closed for the next couple months as crews replace waterlines and improve streets and sidewalks.             (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Construction crews begin the work on Wyandotte Street in Walkerville in Windsor on Monday, July 7, 2014. The street will be closed for the next couple months as crews replace waterlines and improve streets and sidewalks. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Construction crews begin the work on Wyandotte Street in Walkerville in Windsor on Monday, July 7, 2014. The street will be closed for the next couple months as crews replace waterlines and improve streets and sidewalks.             (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Construction crews begin the work on Wyandotte Street in Walkerville in Windsor on Monday, July 7, 2014. The street will be closed for the next couple months as crews replace waterlines and improve streets and sidewalks. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

The home at 468 Langlois is seen in Windsor on Monday, July 7, 2014.             (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

The home at 468 Langlois is seen in Windsor on Monday, July 7, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Cabana Road West (Dax Melmer/The Windsor Star)

Cabana Road West (Dax Melmer/The Windsor Star)

Cabana Road West (Dax Melmer/The Windsor Star)

Cabana Road West (Dax Melmer/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Fire Capt. Gary Garant, centre, speaks with investigators at 3592 Howard Ave., residence where a fire broke out on July 7, 2014. (Nick Brancaccio/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Fire Capt. Gary Garant, centre, speaks with investigators at 3592 Howard Ave., residence where a fire broke out on July 7, 2014. (Nick Brancaccio/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Fire and Rescue on the scene of a fire on Ferndale Avenue in Windsor on July 7, 2014. (Dax Melmer/The Windsor Star/Twitpic)

Windsor Fire and Rescue on the scene of a fire on Ferndale Avenue in Windsor on July 7, 2014. (Dax Melmer/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Fire and Rescue on the scene of a fire on Ferndale Avenue in Windsor on July 7, 2014. (Dax Melmer/The Windsor Star/Twitpic)

Windsor Fire and Rescue on the scene of a fire on Ferndale Avenue in Windsor on July 7, 2014. (Dax Melmer/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Fire and Rescue on the scene of a fire on Ferndale Avenue in Windsor on July 7, 2014. (Dax Melmer/The Windsor Star/Twitpic)

Windsor Fire and Rescue on the scene of a fire on Ferndale Avenue in Windsor on July 7, 2014. (Dax Melmer/The Windsor Star)

The Art Gallery of Windsor is pictured, Monday, July 7, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The Art Gallery of Windsor is pictured, Monday, July 7, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The first floor of the Art Gallery of Windsor is pictured, Monday, July 7, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The first floor of the Art Gallery of Windsor is pictured, Monday, July 7, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Howard Weeks, a ward 4 resident, speaks at a city council meeting regarding the expansion of Windsor's museum, Monday, July 7, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Howard Weeks, a ward 4 resident, speaks at a city council meeting regarding the expansion of Windsor’s museum, Monday, July 7, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

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Crawford McKinlay putts on the first hole during the Jamieson Junior Golf Tour stop at Seven Lakes. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Crawford McKinlay putts on the first hole during the Jamieson Junior Golf Tour stop at Seven Lakes. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 Members and supporters of Windsor University Faculty Association gather for a noon hour rally at the University of Windsor's Chrysler Hall TUESDAY July 8, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Members and supporters of Windsor University Faculty Association gather for a noon hour rally at the University of Windsor’s Chrysler Hall TUESDAY July 8, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

WUFA members and supporters during a noon hour rally at University of Windsor's Chrysler Hall TUESDAY July 8, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

WUFA members and supporters during a noon hour rally at University of Windsor’s Chrysler Hall TUESDAY July 8, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

WUFA members and supporters during a noon hour rally at University of Windsor's Administration offices TUESDAY July 8, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

WUFA members and supporters during a noon hour rally at University of Windsor’s Administration offices TUESDAY July 8, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Chris Taylor and Windsor District Labour Council show their support behind WUFA at noon rally TUESDAY July 8, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Chris Taylor and Windsor District Labour Council show their support behind WUFA at noon rally TUESDAY July 8, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 Members and supporters of Windsor University Faculty Association gather for a noon hour rally at the University of Windsor's Chrysler Hall TUESDAY July 8, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Members and supporters of Windsor University Faculty Association gather for a noon hour rally at the University of Windsor’s Chrysler Hall TUESDAY July 8, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 First Nations summer student Genesee Hemphil, 5, displays her Miigwech Ojibway artwork with camp co-ordinator Tina DeCastro at John Campbell School July 8, 2014. Camp Migizi is a summer learning program for local aboriginal students.  See Waddell story. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

First Nations summer student Genesee Hemphil, 5, displays her Miigwech Ojibway artwork with camp co-ordinator Tina DeCastro at John Campbell School July 8, 2014. Camp Migizi is a summer learning program for local aboriginal students. See Waddell story. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

First Nations summer students James Mitchell, 6, left, and Maria Novelo Emery, 6, work on their long house project during Camp Migizi at John Campbell School July 8, 2014. Camp Migizi is a summer learning program for local aboriginal students.  See Waddell story. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

First Nations summer students James Mitchell, 6, left, and Maria Novelo Emery, 6, work on their long house project during Camp Migizi at John Campbell School July 8, 2014. Camp Migizi is a summer learning program for local aboriginal students. See Waddell story. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 In the middle of a heavy downpour, City of Wndsor maintenance workers Conor Allard, left, and Nathan Sidoroff patch a small sinkhole on Tecumseh Road East at Gladstone Avenue TUESDAY July 8, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

In the middle of a heavy downpour, City of Wndsor maintenance workers Conor Allard, left, and Nathan Sidoroff patch a small sinkhole on Tecumseh Road East at Gladstone Avenue TUESDAY July 8, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

The da Vinci robot arrives at Windsor Regional Hospital Met campus on July 8, 2014 in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

The da Vinci robot arrives at Windsor Regional Hospital Met campus on July 8, 2014 in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

The da Vinci robot arrives at Windsor Regional Hospital Met campus on July 8, 2014 in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

The da Vinci robot arrives at Windsor Regional Hospital Met campus on July 8, 2014 in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

The da Vinci robot arrives at Windsor Regional Hospital Met campus on July 8, 2014 in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

The da Vinci robot arrives at Windsor Regional Hospital Met campus on July 8, 2014 in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

A photo is taken in front of the da Vinci robot after it arrived at Windsor Regional Hospital Met campus on July 8, 2014 in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

A photo is taken in front of the da Vinci robot after it arrived at Windsor Regional Hospital Met campus on July 8, 2014 in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

The da Vinci robot arrives at Windsor Regional Hospital Met campus on July 8, 2014 in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

The da Vinci robot arrives at Windsor Regional Hospital Met campus on July 8, 2014 in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

 Lindsay Gammon and Chris Ryan lead a group of  Wyandotte Street east business owners in the launch of #digwalkerville, a social media campaign on July 8, 2014 during a press conference at Walkerville Brewery. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Lindsay Gammon and Chris Ryan lead a group of Wyandotte Street east business owners in the launch of #digwalkerville, a social media campaign on July 8, 2014 during a press conference at Walkerville Brewery. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Jarred Riley, left, is checked by a Wallaceburg player during playoff lacrosse action at Forest Glade Arena Tuesday. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Jarred Riley, left, is checked by a Wallaceburg player during playoff lacrosse action at Forest Glade Arena Tuesday. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

It was standing room only as the Windsor Clippers battled the Wallaceburg Red Devils in the playoff game at Forest Glade Arena on July 8, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

It was standing room only as the Windsor Clippers battled the Wallaceburg Red Devils in the playoff game at Forest Glade Arena on July 8, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor ClippersRyan Marchand, left, during action against the Wallaceburg Red Devils in playoff lacrosse action at Forest Glade Arena on July 8, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor ClippersRyan Marchand, left, during action against the Wallaceburg Red Devils in playoff lacrosse action at Forest Glade Arena on July 8, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Clippers Brendon Anger dives while trying to score on Wallaceburg Red Devils goaltender Noble Jacobs during  lacrosse playoff action at Forest Glade Arena on July 8, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Clippers Brendon Anger dives while trying to score on Wallaceburg Red Devils goaltender Noble Jacobs during lacrosse playoff action at Forest Glade Arena on July 8, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Clippers, Kellen LeClair, left, sends Wallaceburg Red Devils Mitch Gagnier flying during a hit in lacrosse playoff action at Forest Glade Arena on July 8, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Clippers, Kellen LeClair, left, sends Wallaceburg Red Devils Mitch Gagnier flying during a hit in lacrosse playoff action at Forest Glade Arena on July 8, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

It was standing room only as the Windsor Clippers battled the Wallaceburg Red Devils in the playoff game at Forest Glade Arena on July 8, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

It was standing room only as the Windsor Clippers battled the Wallaceburg Red Devils in the playoff game at Forest Glade Arena on July 8, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

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 Fred Francis at Overseas Motors, part of Rafih Auto Mall Wednesday July 9, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Fred Francis at Overseas Motors, part of Rafih Auto Mall Wednesday July 9, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 Janice Kaffer, new CEO Hotel-Dieu Grace Heathcare, Tayfour campus on Prince Road, Wednesday July 9, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Janice Kaffer, new CEO Hotel-Dieu Grace Heathcare, Tayfour campus on Prince Road, Wednesday July 9, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 Janice Kaffer, new CEO Hotel-Dieu Grace Heathcare, Tayfour campus on Prince Road, Wednesday July 9, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Janice Kaffer, new CEO Hotel-Dieu Grace Heathcare, Tayfour campus on Prince Road, Wednesday July 9, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Sign for Wiser's Reception Centre, left, and Wiser's Building 26, a three-storey office tower, right, Wednesday July 9, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Sign for Wiser’s Reception Centre, left, and Wiser’s Building 26, a three-storey office tower, right, Wednesday July 9, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Ken Deane, left, CEO Hotel-Dieu Grace Heathcare is being replaced by Janice Kaffer, new CEO Hotel-Dieu Grace Heathcare, Tayfour campus on Prince Road, Wednesday July 9, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Ken Deane, left, CEO Hotel-Dieu Grace Heathcare is being replaced by Janice Kaffer, new CEO Hotel-Dieu Grace Heathcare, Tayfour campus on Prince Road, Wednesday July 9, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Sign for Wiser's Reception Centre, left, and Wiser's Building 26, a three-storey office tower, right, Wednesday July 9, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Sign for Wiser’s Reception Centre, left, and Wiser’s Building 26, a three-storey office tower, right, Wednesday July 9, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Wiser's Reception Centre, formerly Hiram Walker's Reception Centre, Wednesday July 9, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Wiser’s Reception Centre, formerly Hiram Walker’s Reception Centre, Wednesday July 9, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Welcome sign for Wiser's Reception Centre and Building 26, an office tower, behind right, Wednesday July 9, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star

Welcome sign for Wiser’s Reception Centre and Building 26, an office tower, behind right, Wednesday July 9, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star

 Driver in training Germain Hounsiagama, 16, talks on a cell phone near Tecumseh Road East and McDougall Avenue, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. Hounsiagama said he is familiar with the dangers of distracted driving and will try not to use his phone while driving whenever possible. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Driver in training Germain Hounsiagama, 16, talks on a cell phone near Tecumseh Road East and McDougall Avenue, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. Hounsiagama said he is familiar with the dangers of distracted driving and will try not to use his phone while driving whenever possible. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

 Driver in training Germain Hounsiagama, 16, talks on a cell phone near Tecumseh Road East and McDougall Avenue, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. Hounsiagama said he is familiar with the dangers of distracted driving and will try not to use his phone while driving whenever possible. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Driver in training Germain Hounsiagama, 16, talks on a cell phone near Tecumseh Road East and McDougall Avenue, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. Hounsiagama said he is familiar with the dangers of distracted driving and will try not to use his phone while driving whenever possible. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Teenage motorist Antonio Cianpa, 18, right, and his passenger Brett Primeau, 17, left, pull out from the 7-11 parking lot at the corner of Tecumseh Road East and McDougall Avenue, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. Both said they believe texting and driving is a common occurrence on the roads. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Teenage motorist Antonio Cianpa, 18, right, and his passenger Brett Primeau, 17, left, pull out from the 7-11 parking lot at the corner of Tecumseh Road East and McDougall Avenue, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. Both said they believe texting and driving is a common occurrence on the roads. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Two-wheeled commuter Kelly Couvillon waits for the bus on Tecumseh Road East near Ouellette Avenue, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. Couvillon said he has had numerous run-ins with what he believes are distracted drivers while biking and motorcycling. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Two-wheeled commuter Kelly Couvillon waits for the bus on Tecumseh Road East near Ouellette Avenue, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. Couvillon said he has had numerous run-ins with what he believes are distracted drivers while biking and motorcycling. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

OPP constables Sarah Gray, Stephanie Baldwin, Sue Strohm and Tammi Renaud (left to right) take part in the annual cOPPs 4 Charity Golf Tournament at Kingsville Golf and Country Club in Kingsville on Wednesday, July 9, 2014. Proceeds benefit cOPPs for Charity and the Essex County OPP Cop Camp. More than $250,000 has been raised since the tournamentÕs inception. Organizers are hoping to raise between $11,000 and $13,000 this year.             (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

OPP constables Sarah Gray, Stephanie Baldwin, Sue Strohm and Tammi Renaud (left to right) take part in the annual cOPPs 4 Charity Golf Tournament at Kingsville Golf and Country Club in Kingsville on Wednesday, July 9, 2014. Proceeds benefit cOPPs for Charity and the Essex County OPP Cop Camp. More than $250,000 has been raised since the tournamentÕs inception. Organizers are hoping to raise between $11,000 and $13,000 this year. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

 Construction and sewer equipment is seen in front of Gosfield North Public School on Wednesday, July 9, 2014.            (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Construction and sewer equipment is seen in front of Gosfield North Public School on Wednesday, July 9, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

 Construction and sewer equipment is seen in front of Gosfield North Public School on Wednesday, July 9, 2014.            (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Construction and sewer equipment is seen in front of Gosfield North Public School on Wednesday, July 9, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

 Construction and sewer equipment is seen in front of Gosfield North Public School on Wednesday, July 9, 2014.            (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Construction and sewer equipment is seen in front of Gosfield North Public School on Wednesday, July 9, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

The Blue Stones musician Tarak Jafar holds up a picture of his guitars after they were stolen from his vehicle Tueday morning, parked in the alley behind his house on Gladstone Avenue. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

The Blue Stones musician Tarak Jafar holds up a picture of his guitars after they were stolen from his vehicle Tueday morning, parked in the alley behind his house on Gladstone Avenue. (JOEL BOYCE/The Windsor Star)

Demeeko Williams, Coordinator of the Detroit Water Brigade for story about volunteers that distribute water to those in need in Detroit, Michigan on July 9, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Demeeko Williams, Coordinator of the Detroit Water Brigade for story about volunteers that distribute water to those in need in Detroit, Michigan on July 9, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Demeeko Williams, Co-ordinator of the Detroit Water Brigade and volunteer Stephanie Howells sort through jugs of drinking water that will be distributed to those in need in Detroit, Michigan on July 9, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Demeeko Williams, Co-ordinator of the Detroit Water Brigade and volunteer Stephanie Howells sort through jugs of drinking water that will be distributed to those in need in Detroit, Michigan on July 9, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Demeeko Williams, Co-ordinator of the Detroit Water Brigade and volunteer Stephanie Howells sort through jugs of drinking water that will be distributed to those in need in Detroit, Michigan on July 9, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Demeeko Williams, Co-ordinator of the Detroit Water Brigade and volunteer Stephanie Howells sort through jugs of drinking water that will be distributed to those in need in Detroit, Michigan on July 9, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Amherstburg Mayor Wayne Hurst announced that he will not be running for office in the next election. Hurst made the announcement at the Verdi Club in Amherstburg, Ontario on July 9, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Amherstburg Mayor Wayne Hurst announced that he will not be running for office in the next election. Hurst made the announcement at the Verdi Club in Amherstburg, Ontario on July 9, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Amherstburg Mayor Wayne Hurst announced that he will not be running for office in the next election. Hurst made the announcement at the Verdi Club in Amherstburg, Ontario on July 9, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Amherstburg Mayor Wayne Hurst announced that he will not be running for office in the next election. Hurst made the announcement at the Verdi Club in Amherstburg, Ontario on July 9, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Amherstburg Mayor Wayne Hurst announced that he will not be running for office in the next election. Hurst made the announcement at the Verdi Club in Amherstburg, Ontario on July 9, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Amherstburg Mayor Wayne Hurst announced that he will not be running for office in the next election. Hurst made the announcement at the Verdi Club in Amherstburg, Ontario on July 9, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Amherstburg Mayor Wayne Hurst announced that he will not be running for office in the next election. Hurst made the announcement at the Verdi Club in Amherstburg, Ontario on July 9, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Amherstburg Mayor Wayne Hurst announced that he will not be running for office in the next election. Hurst made the announcement at the Verdi Club in Amherstburg, Ontario on July 9, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Amherstburg Mayor Wayne Hurst announced that he will not be running for office in the next election. Hurst made the announcement at the Verdi Club in Amherstburg, Ontario on July 9, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Amherstburg Mayor Wayne Hurst announced that he will not be running for office in the next election. Hurst made the announcement at the Verdi Club in Amherstburg, Ontario on July 9, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

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Windsor in Pictures: July 10, 2014

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

Reporters tweet the arrival of Robin Easterbrook at City Hall where he filed to become a candidate for mayor, Thursday July 10, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Reporters tweet the arrival of Robin Easterbrook at City Hall where he filed to become a candidate for mayor, Thursday July 10, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Reporters tweet the arrival of Robin Easterbrook at City Hall where he filed to become a candidate for mayor, Thursday July 10, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Reporters tweet the arrival of Robin Easterbrook at City Hall where he filed to become a candidate for mayor, Thursday July 10, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 Robin Easterbrook, right, shakes the hand of Mayor Eddie Francis at City Hall where Easterbrok filed to become a candidate for mayor, Thursday July 10, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Robin Easterbrook, right, shakes the hand of Mayor Eddie Francis at City Hall where Easterbrok filed to become a candidate for mayor, Thursday July 10, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 Robin Easterbrook at City Hall where he filed to become a candidate for mayor, Thursday July 10, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Robin Easterbrook at City Hall where he filed to become a candidate for mayor, Thursday July 10, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Robin Easterbrook at City Hall where he filed necessary paperwork to become a candidate for mayor, Thursday July 10, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Robin Easterbrook at City Hall where he filed necessary paperwork to become a candidate for mayor, Thursday July 10, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 Robin Easterbrook hopes to become the next mayor of Windsor Thursday July 10, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Robin Easterbrook hopes to become the next mayor of Windsor Thursday July 10, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Mom Tara Steinhoff, top left, works with her daughter Lizzie, during literacy segment of Summer Learning Program at the Catholic School Board offices Thursday July 10, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Mom Tara Steinhoff, top left, works with her daughter Lizzie, during literacy segment of Summer Learning Program at the Catholic School Board offices Thursday July 10, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Mom Tara Steinhoff, left, and instructor Aimee Bellefleur, right, works with Tara's daughter Lizzie, during literacy segment of Summer Learning Program at the Catholic School Board offices Thursday July 10, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Mom Tara Steinhoff, left, and instructor Aimee Bellefleur, right, works with Tara’s daughter Lizzie, during literacy segment of Summer Learning Program at the Catholic School Board offices Thursday July 10, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Marty Beneteau, Windsor Star Editor-in-Chief,  speaks with a group of MBA students from the University of Windsor  at The Star's News Cafe Thursday July 10, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Marty Beneteau, Windsor Star Editor-in-Chief, speaks with a group of MBA students from the University of Windsor at The Star’s News Cafe Thursday July 10, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Star Editor-in-Chief Marty Beneteau takes a group of University of Windsor MBA students for a tour of the transformed local newspaper Thursday July 10, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Star Editor-in-Chief Marty Beneteau takes a group of University of Windsor MBA students for a tour of the transformed local newspaper Thursday July 10, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

University of Windsor MBA students listen to The Star's Editor-in-Chief Marty Beneteau at News Cafe Thursday July 10, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

University of Windsor MBA students listen to The Star’s Editor-in-Chief Marty Beneteau at News Cafe Thursday July 10, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Star Editor-in-Chief Marty Beneteau addresses a class of University of Windsor MBA students at News Cafe Thursday July 10, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Star Editor-in-Chief Marty Beneteau addresses a class of University of Windsor MBA students at News Cafe Thursday July 10, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

University of Windsor MBA students were given a tour and presentation by The Star's Editor-in-Chief Marty Beneteau Thursday July 10, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

University of Windsor MBA students were given a tour and presentation by The Star’s Editor-in-Chief Marty Beneteau Thursday July 10, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Star Editor-in-Chief Marty Beneteau speaks with a class of University of Windsor MBA students at News Cafe Thursday July 10, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Star Editor-in-Chief Marty Beneteau speaks with a class of University of Windsor MBA students at News Cafe Thursday July 10, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Thom Hunt and Mayor Eddie Francis take part in a press conference at city hall in Windsor on Thursday, July 10, 2014. The city is planning to make changes which will make it easier for builders and developers who are dealing with permits and planning.         (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Thom Hunt and Mayor Eddie Francis take part in a press conference at city hall in Windsor on Thursday, July 10, 2014. The city is planning to make changes which will make it easier for builders and developers who are dealing with permits and planning. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Mario Sonego, Thom Hunt, Mayor Eddie Francis and Helga Reidel (left to right) take part in a press conference at city hall in Windsor on Thursday, July 10, 2014. The city is planning to make changes which will make it easier for builders and developers who are dealing with permits and planning.         (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Mario Sonego, Thom Hunt, Mayor Eddie Francis and Helga Reidel (left to right) take part in a press conference at city hall in Windsor on Thursday, July 10, 2014. The city is planning to make changes which will make it easier for builders and developers who are dealing with permits and planning. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Chris Holt holds a press conference in front of the City Cyclery in Windsor to announce he is running for city council in Ward 4 on Thursday, July 10, 2014.         (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Chris Holt holds a press conference in front of the City Cyclery in Windsor to announce he is running for city council in Ward 4 on Thursday, July 10, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Chris Holt holds a press conference in front of the City Cyclery in Windsor to announce he is running for city council in Ward 4 on Thursday, July 10, 2014.         (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Chris Holt holds a press conference in front of the City Cyclery in Windsor to announce he is running for city council in Ward 4 on Thursday, July 10, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Chris Holt holds a press conference in front of the City Cyclery in Windsor to announce he is running for city council in Ward 4 on Thursday, July 10, 2014.         (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Chris Holt holds a press conference in front of the City Cyclery in Windsor to announce he is running for city council in Ward 4 on Thursday, July 10, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Firefighter work at the scene of a fire at an apartment building in the 2400 block of Rivard. No injuries reported. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star/Twitpic)

Firefighter work at the scene of a fire at an apartment building in the 2400 block of Rivard. No injuries reported. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star/Twitpic)

Firefighter work at the scene of a fire at an apartment building in the 2400 block of Rivard. No injuries reported. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star/Twitpic)

Firefighter work at the scene of a fire at an apartment building in the 2400 block of Rivard. No injuries reported. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star/Twitpic)

Janet Malette looks out over the flooded roof of an abandoned building at Ouellette Avenue and Elliott Street in Windsor, Ontario.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Janet Malette looks out over the flooded roof of an abandoned building at Ouellette Avenue and Elliott Street in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Janet Malette points to the water-filled roof at a nearby vacant building on Ouellette Avenue and Elliott Street in Windsor, Ontario.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Janet Malette points to the water-filled roof at a nearby vacant building on Ouellette Avenue and Elliott Street in Windsor, Ontario. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

 Exterior of an abandoned building on Ouellette Avenue and Elliott Street in Windsor, Ontario on July 10, 2014.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Exterior of an abandoned building on Ouellette Avenue and Elliott Street in Windsor, Ontario on July 10, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

The roof of an abandoned building at Ouellette Avenue and Elliott Street in Windsor, Ontario is seen from an apartment building next door on July 10, 2014.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

The roof of an abandoned building at Ouellette Avenue and Elliott Street in Windsor, Ontario is seen from an apartment building next door on July 10, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

The roof of an abandoned building at Ouellette Avenue and Elliott Street in Windsor, Ontario is seen from an apartment building next door on July 10, 2014.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

The roof of an abandoned building at Ouellette Avenue and Elliott Street in Windsor, Ontario is seen from an apartment building next door on July 10, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

 Windsor Police ESU members enter a home on Moy Avenue near Wyandotte after a stabbing. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Police ESU members enter a home on Moy Avenue near Wyandotte after a stabbing. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

An officer with the  Windsor Police forensic unit photographs at the scene of a stabbing at Wyandotte and Moy Avenue. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)
An officer with the Windsor Police forensic unit photographs at the scene of a stabbing at Wyandotte and Moy Avenue. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)
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 Nigel Mack and the Blues Attack perform at the 2014 Bluesfest Windsor event, Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the Riverfront Festival Plaza. Bluesfest Windsor is celebrating it's 20th anniversary. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Nigel Mack and the Blues Attack perform at the 2014 Bluesfest Windsor event, Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the Riverfront Festival Plaza. Bluesfest Windsor is celebrating it’s 20th anniversary. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

The drummer of Nigel Mack and the Blues Attack performs at the 2014 Bluesfest Windsor event, Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the Riverfront Festival Plaza. Bluesfest is celebrating it's 20th anniversary. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

The drummer of Nigel Mack and the Blues Attack performs at the 2014 Bluesfest Windsor event, Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the Riverfront Festival Plaza. Bluesfest is celebrating it’s 20th anniversary. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Members of Nigel Mack and the Blues Attack perform at the 2014 Bluesfest Windsor event, Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the Riverfront Festival Plaza. Bluesfest Windsor is celebrating it's 20th anniversary. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Members of Nigel Mack and the Blues Attack perform at the 2014 Bluesfest Windsor event, Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the Riverfront Festival Plaza. Bluesfest Windsor is celebrating it’s 20th anniversary. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Nigel Mack is pictured performing with the Blues Attack at the 2014 Bluesfest Windsor event, Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the Riverfront Festival Plaza. Bluesfest Windsor is celebrating it's 20th anniversary. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Nigel Mack is pictured performing with the Blues Attack at the 2014 Bluesfest Windsor event, Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the Riverfront Festival Plaza. Bluesfest Windsor is celebrating it’s 20th anniversary. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

 A sea of blues fans watch Nigel Mack and the Blues Attack perform at the 2014 Bluesfest Windsor event, Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the Riverfront Festival Plaza. Bluesfest is celebrating it's 20th anniversary. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

A sea of blues fans watch Nigel Mack and the Blues Attack perform at the 2014 Bluesfest Windsor event, Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the Riverfront Festival Plaza. Bluesfest is celebrating it’s 20th anniversary. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

 Blues-goers, from left to right, Tricia Fram, Dan Hryniw, April Hryniw, Dave Dean and Jodi Hudson, watch a performance from a VIP section at the 2014 Bluesfest Windsor event, Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the Riverfront Festival Plaza. Bluesfest Windsor is celebrating it's 20th anniversary. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Blues-goers, from left to right, Tricia Fram, Dan Hryniw, April Hryniw, Dave Dean and Jodi Hudson, watch a performance from a VIP section at the 2014 Bluesfest Windsor event, Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the Riverfront Festival Plaza. Bluesfest Windsor is celebrating it’s 20th anniversary. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Blues fans Ken Seguin, left, and Joan Reyner, right, enjoy the ambience at the 2014 Bluesfest Windsor event, Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the Riverfront Festival Plaza. Bluesfest Windsor is celebrating it's 20th anniversary. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Blues fans Ken Seguin, left, and Joan Reyner, right, enjoy the ambience at the 2014 Bluesfest Windsor event, Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the Riverfront Festival Plaza. Bluesfest Windsor is celebrating it’s 20th anniversary. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Winsdor Taxi Community Charity volunteer Bill Oag mans the grill at the 2014 Bluesfest Windsor event, Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the Riverfront Festival Plaza. Bluesfest Windsor is celebrating it's 20th anniversary. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Winsdor Taxi Community Charity volunteer Bill Oag mans the grill at the 2014 Bluesfest Windsor event, Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the Riverfront Festival Plaza. Bluesfest Windsor is celebrating it’s 20th anniversary. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Blues fan Ken Strong embodies the blues with his shades, smoke and hat at the 2014 Bluesfest Windsor event, Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the Riverfront Festival Plaza. Strong said his most influential blues performer is Joe Bonamassa. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Blues fan Ken Strong embodies the blues with his shades, smoke and hat at the 2014 Bluesfest Windsor event, Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the Riverfront Festival Plaza. Strong said his most influential blues performer is Joe Bonamassa. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Lightning volunteer Maggie Chaker serves up gelatin shots at the 2014 Bluesfest Windsor event, Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the Riverfront Festival Plaza. Chaker said she was born in the wrong era and thinks this is "real" music. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Lightning volunteer Maggie Chaker serves up gelatin shots at the 2014 Bluesfest Windsor event, Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the Riverfront Festival Plaza. Chaker said she was born in the wrong era and thinks this is “real” music. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

A blues fan moves to the groove at the 2014 Bluesfest Windsor event, Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the Riverfront Festival Plaza. Bluesfest Windsor is celebrating it's 20th anniversary. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

A blues fan moves to the groove at the 2014 Bluesfest Windsor event, Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the Riverfront Festival Plaza. Bluesfest Windsor is celebrating it’s 20th anniversary. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Blues fans take cover from a passing rain drizzle at the 2014 Bluesfest Windsor event, Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the Riverfront Festival Plaza. Bluesfest Windsor is celebrating it's 20th anniversary. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Blues fans take cover from a passing rain drizzle at the 2014 Bluesfest Windsor event, Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the Riverfront Festival Plaza. Bluesfest Windsor is celebrating it’s 20th anniversary. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Andy Ogrodzinski, left, and Donald Kinsey, right, of The Kinsey Report jam before a crowd at the 2014 Bluesfest Windsor event, Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the Riverfront Festival Plaza. Bluesfest Windsor is celebrating it's 20th anniversary. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Andy Ogrodzinski, left, and Donald Kinsey, right, of The Kinsey Report jam before a crowd at the 2014 Bluesfest Windsor event, Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the Riverfront Festival Plaza. Bluesfest Windsor is celebrating it’s 20th anniversary. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Barbara Stinner, bottom, poses with members of The Stilt Guys at the 2014 Bluesfest Windsor event, Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the Riverfront Festival Plaza. Stinner hails from Germany and said the Bluesfest celebration was a blast. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Barbara Stinner, bottom, poses with members of The Stilt Guys at the 2014 Bluesfest Windsor event, Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the Riverfront Festival Plaza. Stinner hails from Germany and said the Bluesfest celebration was a blast. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Blues fans take cover from a passing rain drizzle at the 2014 Bluesfest Windsor event, Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the Riverfront Festival Plaza. Bluesfest Windsor is celebrating it's 20th anniversary. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Blues fans take cover from a passing rain drizzle at the 2014 Bluesfest Windsor event, Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the Riverfront Festival Plaza. Bluesfest Windsor is celebrating it’s 20th anniversary. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Donald Kinsey of The Kinsey Report jams before a crowd at the 2014 Bluesfest Windsor event, Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the Riverfront Festival Plaza. Bluesfest Windsor is celebrating it's 20th anniversary. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Donald Kinsey of The Kinsey Report jams before a crowd at the 2014 Bluesfest Windsor event, Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the Riverfront Festival Plaza. Bluesfest Windsor is celebrating it’s 20th anniversary. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

A Windsor firefighter works to extinguish a house fire on Cataraqui Streer on Saturday, July 12, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A Windsor firefighter works to extinguish a house fire on Cataraqui Streer on Saturday, July 12, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighterw work to extinguish a house fire on Cataraqui Street on Saturday, July 12, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighterw work to extinguish a house fire on Cataraqui Street on Saturday, July 12, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighterw work to extinguish a house fire on Cataraqui Street on Saturday, July 12, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighterw work to extinguish a house fire on Cataraqui Street on Saturday, July 12, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighterw work to extinguish a house fire on Cataraqui Street on Saturday, July 12, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Windsor firefighterw work to extinguish a house fire on Cataraqui Street on Saturday, July 12, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

 A dragon boat sits docked during the International Dragon Boat Festival for the Cure at Tecumseh Waterfront Park, Sunday, July 13 , 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A dragon boat sits docked during the International Dragon Boat Festival for the Cure at Tecumseh Waterfront Park, Sunday, July 13 , 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Members of the Cavalier Tool Chests take part in the International Dragon Boat Festival for the Cure at Tecumseh Waterfront Park, Sunday, July 13 , 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Members of the Cavalier Tool Chests take part in the International Dragon Boat Festival for the Cure at Tecumseh Waterfront Park, Sunday, July 13 , 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

 People take part in the International Dragon Boat Festival for the Cure at Tecumseh Waterfront Park, Sunday, July 13 , 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

People take part in the International Dragon Boat Festival for the Cure at Tecumseh Waterfront Park, Sunday, July 13 , 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

 People take part in the International Dragon Boat Festival for the Cure at Tecumseh Waterfront Park, Sunday, July 13 , 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

People take part in the International Dragon Boat Festival for the Cure at Tecumseh Waterfront Park, Sunday, July 13 , 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

 People take part in the International Dragon Boat Festival for the Cure at Tecumseh Waterfront Park, Sunday, July 13 , 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

People take part in the International Dragon Boat Festival for the Cure at Tecumseh Waterfront Park, Sunday, July 13 , 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

 People take part in the International Dragon Boat Festival for the Cure at Tecumseh Waterfront Park, Sunday, July 13 , 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

People take part in the International Dragon Boat Festival for the Cure at Tecumseh Waterfront Park, Sunday, July 13 , 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A member of the Craze Crew BMX stunt team performs a stunt in the air before the crowd at the Essex Fun Fest at the Essex Fair Grounds, Saturday, July 12, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A member of the Craze Crew BMX stunt team performs a stunt in the air before the crowd at the Essex Fun Fest at the Essex Fair Grounds, Saturday, July 12, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Lyla Reiss, 3, left, and Emma Gough, 4, take a turn on the swings at the Essex Fun Fest at the Essex Fair Grounds, Saturday, July 12, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Lyla Reiss, 3, left, and Emma Gough, 4, take a turn on the swings at the Essex Fun Fest at the Essex Fair Grounds, Saturday, July 12, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Siblings, Aidan, 9, left, and Rowan Paniccia, 7, have fun riding the bumber cars at the Essex Fun Fest at the Essex Fair Grounds, Saturday, July 12, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Siblings, Aidan, 9, left, and Rowan Paniccia, 7, have fun riding the bumber cars at the Essex Fun Fest at the Essex Fair Grounds, Saturday, July 12, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A member of the Craze Crew BMX stunt team performs a stunt in the air before the crowd at the Essex Fun Fest at the Essex Fair Grounds, Saturday, July 12, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A member of the Craze Crew BMX stunt team performs a stunt in the air before the crowd at the Essex Fun Fest at the Essex Fair Grounds, Saturday, July 12, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A member of the Craze Crew BMX stunt team performs a stunt in the air before the crowd at the Essex Fun Fest at the Essex Fair Grounds, Saturday, July 12, 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A member of the Craze Crew BMX stunt team performs a stunt in the air before the crowd at the Essex Fun Fest at the Essex Fair Grounds, Saturday, July 12, 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Blake Falkner of the Windsor Selects pitches against the Oakville Royals during PBLO action at Cullen Field, Sunday, July 13, 2014. The Selects won the first game of the doubleheader 5-2 before dropping the second game 15-6. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Blake Falkner of the Windsor Selects pitches against the Oakville Royals during PBLO action at Cullen Field, Sunday, July 13, 2014. The Selects won the first game of the doubleheader 5-2 before dropping the second game 15-6. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A traffic camera at the intersection of Tecumseh Rd. and Ouellette Ave., is pictured Sunday, July 13 , 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

A traffic camera at the intersection of Tecumseh Rd. and Ouellette Ave., is pictured Sunday, July 13 , 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The intersection of Tecumseh Road and Ouellette Avenue, is pictured Sunday, July 13 , 2014.  (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

The intersection of Tecumseh Road and Ouellette Avenue, is pictured Sunday, July 13 , 2014. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)

Argentina fans and family members of the Garcia Castro family and the Reyes family pose for a photo outside The Manchester Pub, Sunday, July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup finals. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Argentina fans and family members of the Garcia Castro family and the Reyes family pose for a photo outside The Manchester Pub, Sunday, July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup finals. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Soccer fans of Germany and Argentina size each other up outside The Manchester Pub, Sunday, July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup finals. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Soccer fans of Germany and Argentina size each other up outside The Manchester Pub, Sunday, July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup finals. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Soccer fans gather inside The Manchester Pub, Sunday, July 13, 2014, to catch the the FIFA World Cup finals. Germany beat Argentina 1-0. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Soccer fans gather inside The Manchester Pub, Sunday, July 13, 2014, to catch the the FIFA World Cup finals. Germany beat Argentina 1-0. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

 A bartender serves up drinks inside The Manchester Pub, Sunday, July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup finals. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

A bartender serves up drinks inside The Manchester Pub, Sunday, July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup finals. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Germany fan Darren Janke, 41, chats with The Manchester Pub owner Tom Sotiriadis on the pub's patio, Sunday, July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup finals. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Germany fan Darren Janke, 41, chats with The Manchester Pub owner Tom Sotiriadis on the pub’s patio, Sunday, July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup finals. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Soccer fans, from left to right, Tyler Green, Travis LeBlanc, Devon Kendrick and Lukas Bielicz gather outside The Manchester Pub, Sunday, July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup finals. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Soccer fans, from left to right, Tyler Green, Travis LeBlanc, Devon Kendrick and Lukas Bielicz gather outside The Manchester Pub, Sunday, July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup finals. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

 Germany fan Jeff Rush, 54, gazes up at a T.V. inside The Manchester Pub, Sunday, July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup finals. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Germany fan Jeff Rush, 54, gazes up at a T.V. inside The Manchester Pub, Sunday, July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup finals. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Soccer fans celebrate an overtime goal inside The Manchester Pub, Sunday, July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup finals. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Soccer fans celebrate an overtime goal inside The Manchester Pub, Sunday, July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup finals. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Germany fans, Blake Beneteau, 20, left, and Alex Urbano, 20, right, pose for a photo inside The Manchester Pub, Sunday, July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup finals. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Germany fans, Blake Beneteau, 20, left, and Alex Urbano, 20, right, pose for a photo inside The Manchester Pub, Sunday, July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup finals. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Soccer fans celebrate an overtime goal inside The Manchester Pub, Sunday, July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup finals. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Soccer fans celebrate an overtime goal inside The Manchester Pub, Sunday, July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup finals. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

 Argentina fans embrace outside The Manchester pub after losing to Germany 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup finals, Sunday, July 13, 2014. The game ended in overtime. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Argentina fans embrace outside The Manchester pub after losing to Germany 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup finals, Sunday, July 13, 2014. The game ended in overtime. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Soccer fans celebrate an overtime goal inside The Manchester Pub, Sunday, July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup finals. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Soccer fans celebrate an overtime goal inside The Manchester Pub, Sunday, July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup finals. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Soccer fans, from left to right, Jenn Kakoz, Riva Aaocs and Jeff Aaocs  intently watch during overtime action inside The Manchester Pub, Sunday, July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup finals. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Soccer fans, from left to right, Jenn Kakoz, Riva Aaocs and Jeff Aaocs intently watch during overtime action inside The Manchester Pub, Sunday, July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup finals. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

 An Argentina cheering family takes a selfie inside The Manchester Pub, Sunday, July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup finals. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

An Argentina cheering family takes a selfie inside The Manchester Pub, Sunday, July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup finals. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Germany fans celebrate down Ouellette Avenue in a sort of impromptu parade after beating Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup finals, Sunday, July 13, 2014. The game ended in overtime. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Germany fans celebrate down Ouellette Avenue in a sort of impromptu parade after beating Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup finals, Sunday, July 13, 2014. The game ended in overtime. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Germany fans celebrate down Ouellette Avenue in a sort of impromptu parade after beating Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup finals, Sunday, July 13, 2014. The game ended in overtime. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Germany fans celebrate down Ouellette Avenue in a sort of impromptu parade after beating Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup finals, Sunday, July 13, 2014. The game ended in overtime. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Germany fans celebrate down Ouellette Avenue in a sort of impromptu parade after beating Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup finals, Sunday, July 13, 2014. The game ended in overtime. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Germany fans celebrate down Ouellette Avenue in a sort of impromptu parade after beating Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup finals, Sunday, July 13, 2014. The game ended in overtime. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Germany fans celebrate down Ouellette Avenue in a sort of impromptu parade after beating Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup finals, Sunday, July 13, 2014. The game ended in overtime. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

Germany fans celebrate down Ouellette Avenue in a sort of impromptu parade after beating Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup finals, Sunday, July 13, 2014. The game ended in overtime. (RICK DAWES/The Windsor Star)

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Ken Lewenza, former head of CAW Canada (now Unifor), longtime president of CAW Local 444 (now Unifor) and former shop-floor steward at Chrysler's Windsor Assembly Plant,  is still considering a run for mayor's chair in Windsor, Monday July 14, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Ken Lewenza, former head of CAW Canada (now Unifor), longtime president of CAW Local 444 (now Unifor) and former shop-floor steward at Chrysler’s Windsor Assembly Plant, is still considering a run for mayor’s chair in Windsor, Monday July 14, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 Ken Lewenza, former head of CAW Canada (now Unifor), longtime president of CAW Local 444 (now Unifor) and former shop-floor steward at Chrysler's Windsor Assembly Plant,  is still considering a run for mayor's chair in Windsor, Monday July 14, 2014. Behind, Sarah Lewis of Street Help, left, and Adam Vasey of Pathway  To Potential, each received part of $30,000 Lewenza donated to area charities. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Ken Lewenza, former head of CAW Canada (now Unifor), longtime president of CAW Local 444 (now Unifor) and former shop-floor steward at Chrysler’s Windsor Assembly Plant, is still considering a run for mayor’s chair in Windsor, Monday July 14, 2014. Behind, Sarah Lewis of Street Help, left, and Adam Vasey of Pathway To Potential, each received part of $30,000 Lewenza donated to area charities. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 Dino Chiodo, left, Unifor Local 444 president, Sarah Lewis of Street Help, Ken Lewenza, former head of CAW Canada (now Unifor), Adam Vasey of Pathway To Potential and Ron Dunn of Downtown Mission all gather for a group photograph after Lewenza donated a total of $30,000 to the three charities Monday July 14, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Dino Chiodo, left, Unifor Local 444 president, Sarah Lewis of Street Help, Ken Lewenza, former head of CAW Canada (now Unifor), Adam Vasey of Pathway To Potential and Ron Dunn of Downtown Mission all gather for a group photograph after Lewenza donated a total of $30,000 to the three charities Monday July 14, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Kyle Spratt is shown Monday, July 14, 2014, in Tecumseh, has produced a YouTube video that has received more than 1 million hits. The song deals with his strong personal connections with suicide. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Kyle Spratt is shown Monday, July 14, 2014, in Tecumseh, has produced a YouTube video that has received more than 1 million hits. The song deals with his strong personal connections with suicide. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A rail tanker that carries flammable liquid petroleum gas is shown Monday, July 14, 2014, on the CP rail line near the North Service Rd. and Central Ave. in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A rail tanker that carries flammable liquid petroleum gas is shown Monday, July 14, 2014, on the CP rail line near the North Service Rd. and Central Ave. in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A CP Rail yard employee in Windsor is shown near freight and tanker cars on Monday, July 14, 2014. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A CP Rail yard employee in Windsor is shown near freight and tanker cars on Monday, July 14, 2014. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

 A rail tanker that carries flammable liquid petroleum gas is shown Monday, July 14, 2014, on the CP rail line near the North Service Rd. and Central Ave. in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A rail tanker that carries flammable liquid petroleum gas is shown Monday, July 14, 2014, on the CP rail line near the North Service Rd. and Central Ave. in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Amherstburg's Sandwich Street - pictured at the intersection with Pickering Street - is in need of repair and re-configuration with a dedicated left turn lane, according to engineering studies. The county will pay $467,828 of the $1,216,500 price tag. JULIE KOTSIS/The Windsor Star

Amherstburg’s Sandwich Street – pictured at the intersection with Pickering Street – is in need of repair and re-configuration with a dedicated left turn lane, according to engineering studies. The county will pay $467,828 of the $1,216,500 price tag. JULIE KOTSIS/The Windsor Star

 Karen Cedar holds a Fox Snake at the Ojibway Nature Centre in Windsor on Monday, July 14, 2014. July 16th is Snake Day and the centre is planning a full day around snakes.         (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Karen Cedar holds a Fox Snake at the Ojibway Nature Centre in Windsor on Monday, July 14, 2014. July 16th is Snake Day and the centre is planning a full day around snakes. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

 Karen Cedar holds a Fox Snake at the Ojibway Nature Centre in Windsor on Monday, July 14, 2014. July 16th is Snake Day and the centre is planning a full day around snakes.         (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Karen Cedar holds a Fox Snake at the Ojibway Nature Centre in Windsor on Monday, July 14, 2014. July 16th is Snake Day and the centre is planning a full day around snakes. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

 Karen Cedar holds a Fox Snake at the Ojibway Nature Centre in Windsor on Monday, July 14, 2014. July 16th is Snake Day and the centre is planning a full day around snakes.         (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Karen Cedar holds a Fox Snake at the Ojibway Nature Centre in Windsor on Monday, July 14, 2014. July 16th is Snake Day and the centre is planning a full day around snakes. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

 Karen Cedar holds a Fox Snake at the Ojibway Nature Centre in Windsor on Monday, July 14, 2014. July 16th is Snake Day and the centre is planning a full day around snakes.         (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Karen Cedar holds a Fox Snake at the Ojibway Nature Centre in Windsor on Monday, July 14, 2014. July 16th is Snake Day and the centre is planning a full day around snakes. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Rail cars are seen in a rail yard in the west end in Windsor on Monday, July 14, 2014.         (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Rail cars are seen in a rail yard in the west end in Windsor on Monday, July 14, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Rail cars are seen in a rail yard in the west end in Windsor on Monday, July 14, 2014.         (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Rail cars are seen in a rail yard in the west end in Windsor on Monday, July 14, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Rail cars are seen in a rail yard in the west end in Windsor on Monday, July 14, 2014.         (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Rail cars are seen in a rail yard in the west end in Windsor on Monday, July 14, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

A pair of painters puts a fresh coat of paint on the light poles at the Devonshire Mall in Windsor on Monday, July 14, 2014.         (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

A pair of painters puts a fresh coat of paint on the light poles at the Devonshire Mall in Windsor on Monday, July 14, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

A pair of painters puts a fresh coat of paint on the light poles at the Devonshire Mall in Windsor on Monday, July 14, 2014.         (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

A pair of painters puts a fresh coat of paint on the light poles at the Devonshire Mall in Windsor on Monday, July 14, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

A gaggle of geese hold up traffic on the North Service Rd. in Windsor, Ont. on Monday, July 14, 2014. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A gaggle of geese hold up traffic on the North Service Rd. in Windsor, Ont. on Monday, July 14, 2014. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A pair of painters puts a fresh coat of paint on the light poles at the Devonshire Mall in Windsor on Monday, July 14, 2014.         (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

A pair of painters puts a fresh coat of paint on the light poles at the Devonshire Mall in Windsor on Monday, July 14, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

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The Windsor Family Credit Union held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, July 15, 2014, to officially open their newest branch in downtown Windsor, Ont. located on Ouellette Ave. at University. WFCU CEO and president Marty Komsa (L), Board of Directors first vice-chair Rick Martinello (C) and Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis prepare to cut the ceremonial ribbon. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Family Credit Union held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, July 15, 2014, to officially open their newest branch in downtown Windsor, Ont. located on Ouellette Ave. at University. WFCU CEO and president Marty Komsa (L), Board of Directors first vice-chair Rick Martinello (C) and Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis prepare to cut the ceremonial ribbon. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Family Credit Union held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, July 15, 2014, to officially open their newest branch in downtown Windsor, Ont. located on Ouellette Ave. at University. WFCU CEO and president Marty Komsa speaks during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Family Credit Union held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, July 15, 2014, to officially open their newest branch in downtown Windsor, Ont. located on Ouellette Ave. at University. WFCU CEO and president Marty Komsa speaks during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Family Credit Union held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, July 15, 2014, to officially open their newest branch in downtown Windsor, Ont. located on Ouellette Ave. at University. Windsor mayor Eddie Francis speaks during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Family Credit Union held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, July 15, 2014, to officially open their newest branch in downtown Windsor, Ont. located on Ouellette Ave. at University. Windsor mayor Eddie Francis speaks during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Family Credit Union held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, July 15, 2014, to officially open their newest branch in downtown Windsor, Ont. located at Ouellette at University. WFCU CEO and president Marty Komsa speaks during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Family Credit Union held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, July 15, 2014, to officially open their newest branch in downtown Windsor, Ont. located at Ouellette at University. WFCU CEO and president Marty Komsa speaks during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Family Credit Union held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, July 15, 2014, to officially open their newest branch in downtown Windsor, Ont. located on Ouellette Ave. at University. Windsor city coucillor Drew Dilkens (L) and WFCU CEO and president Marty Komsa chat during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Family Credit Union held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, July 15, 2014, to officially open their newest branch in downtown Windsor, Ont. located on Ouellette Ave. at University. Windsor city coucillor Drew Dilkens (L) and WFCU CEO and president Marty Komsa chat during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Family Credit Union held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, July 15, 2014, to officially open their newest branch in downtown Windsor, Ont. located on Ouellette Ave. at University. Susan Stockwell Andrews, WFCU VP external affairs and corporate secretary speaks during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Family Credit Union held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, July 15, 2014, to officially open their newest branch in downtown Windsor, Ont. located on Ouellette Ave. at University. Susan Stockwell Andrews, WFCU VP external affairs and corporate secretary speaks during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

he Windsor Family Credit Union held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, July 15, 2014, to officially open their newest branch in downtown Windsor, Ont. located on Ouellette Ave. at University. Local dignitaries, from left, Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis, Windsor Star editor-in-chief Marty Beneteau, David Mady, president of Mady Development Corporation, Sandra Pupatello, CEO of the Windsor Essex Economic Development Corporation and WFCU CEO and president Marty Komsa pose for a photo during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

he Windsor Family Credit Union held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, July 15, 2014, to officially open their newest branch in downtown Windsor, Ont. located on Ouellette Ave. at University. Local dignitaries, from left, Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis, Windsor Star editor-in-chief Marty Beneteau, David Mady, president of Mady Development Corporation, Sandra Pupatello, CEO of the Windsor Essex Economic Development Corporation and WFCU CEO and president Marty Komsa pose for a photo during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Family Credit Union held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, July 15, 2014, to officially open their newest branch in downtown Windsor, Ont. located on Ouellette Ave. at University. WFCU CEO and president Marty Komsa speaks to reporters during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Family Credit Union held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, July 15, 2014, to officially open their newest branch in downtown Windsor, Ont. located on Ouellette Ave. at University. WFCU CEO and president Marty Komsa speaks to reporters during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Family Credit Union held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, July 15, 2014, to officially open their newest branch in downtown Windsor, Ont. located on Ouellette Ave. at University. From left, Natalie Fowler, WFCU assistant manager at the branch, David Mady, president of Mady Development Corporation, WFCU CEO and president Marty Komsa, Board of Directors first vice-chair Rick Martinello, Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis and Tony Rosati, co-owner Rosati Group participate in the ceremonial ribbon cutting. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Family Credit Union held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, July 15, 2014, to officially open their newest branch in downtown Windsor, Ont. located on Ouellette Ave. at University. From left, Natalie Fowler, WFCU assistant manager at the branch, David Mady, president of Mady Development Corporation, WFCU CEO and president Marty Komsa, Board of Directors first vice-chair Rick Martinello, Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis and Tony Rosati, co-owner Rosati Group participate in the ceremonial ribbon cutting. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)


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Canadian Army veteran Bruce Moncur, right, chats with Bob Williams in downtown Windsor, about the formation of Afghanistan Veterans Association of Canada  with hopes to assist war veterans who have returned home July 14, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Canadian Army veteran Bruce Moncur, right, chats with Bob Williams in downtown Windsor, about the formation of Afghanistan Veterans Association of Canada with hopes to assist war veterans who have returned home July 14, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 Canadian Army veteran Bruce Moncur, who served and was seriously injured in Afghanistan, is working with other veterans in the formation of Afghanistan Veterans Association of Canada (AVAC) to assist with issues involving war veterans who have returned home July 14, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Canadian Army veteran Bruce Moncur, who served and was seriously injured in Afghanistan, is working with other veterans in the formation of Afghanistan Veterans Association of Canada (AVAC) to assist with issues involving war veterans who have returned home July 14, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Seven-foot-one Matt Willms, centre, walks in downtown Windsor. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Seven-foot-one Matt Willms, centre, walks in downtown Windsor. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Ward 4 candidate Josh Haddon at his press conference on July 15, 2014. (Dan Janisse / The Windsor Star)

Ward 4 candidate Josh Haddon at his press conference on July 15, 2014. (Dan Janisse / The Windsor Star)

Ward 4 candidate Josh Haddon at his press conference on July 15, 2014. (Dan Janisse / The Windsor Star)

Ward 4 candidate Josh Haddon at his press conference on July 15, 2014. (Dan Janisse / The Windsor Star)

Rosalind Abdool, the new ethicist at the Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital, is photographed in Windsor on Tuesday, July 15, 2014.         (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Rosalind Abdool, the new ethicist at the Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital, is photographed in Windsor on Tuesday, July 15, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Bruce Cameron looks over photographs from his 21 years in the Canadian military at his home in Windsor on Tuesday, July 15, 2014.          (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Bruce Cameron looks over photographs from his 21 years in the Canadian military at his home in Windsor on Tuesday, July 15, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Bruce Cameron looks over photographs from his 21 years in the Canadian military at his home in Windsor on Tuesday, July 15, 2014.          (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Bruce Cameron looks over photographs from his 21 years in the Canadian military at his home in Windsor on Tuesday, July 15, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Windsor's Steve Sutton, right, collides with Orangeville's Patrick Kaschalk at Forest Glade Arena. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Windsor’s Steve Sutton, right, collides with Orangeville’s Patrick Kaschalk at Forest Glade Arena. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

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

The Windsor Family Credit Union held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, July 15, 2014, to officially open their newest branch in downtown Windsor, Ont. located on Ouellette Ave. at University. WFCU CEO and president Marty Komsa speaks during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Family Credit Union held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, July 15, 2014, to officially open their newest branch in downtown Windsor, Ont. located on Ouellette Ave. at University. WFCU CEO and president Marty Komsa speaks during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Family Credit Union held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, July 15, 2014, to officially open their newest branch in downtown Windsor, Ont. located at Ouellette at University. WFCU CEO and president Marty Komsa speaks during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Family Credit Union held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, July 15, 2014, to officially open their newest branch in downtown Windsor, Ont. located at Ouellette at University. WFCU CEO and president Marty Komsa speaks during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Family Credit Union held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, July 15, 2014, to officially open their newest branch in downtown Windsor, Ont. located on Ouellette Ave. at University. Windsor city coucillor Drew Dilkens (L) and WFCU CEO and president Marty Komsa chat during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Family Credit Union held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, July 15, 2014, to officially open their newest branch in downtown Windsor, Ont. located on Ouellette Ave. at University. Windsor city coucillor Drew Dilkens (L) and WFCU CEO and president Marty Komsa chat during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Family Credit Union held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, July 15, 2014, to officially open their newest branch in downtown Windsor, Ont. located on Ouellette Ave. at University. WFCU CEO and president Marty Komsa (L), Board of Directors first vice-chair Rick Martinello (C) and Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis prepare to cut the ceremonial ribbon. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Family Credit Union held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, July 15, 2014, to officially open their newest branch in downtown Windsor, Ont. located on Ouellette Ave. at University. WFCU CEO and president Marty Komsa (L), Board of Directors first vice-chair Rick Martinello (C) and Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis prepare to cut the ceremonial ribbon. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Family Credit Union held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, July 15, 2014, to officially open their newest branch in downtown Windsor, Ont. located on Ouellette Ave. at University. Susan Stockwell Andrews, WFCU VP external affairs and corporate secretary speaks during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Family Credit Union held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, July 15, 2014, to officially open their newest branch in downtown Windsor, Ont. located on Ouellette Ave. at University. Susan Stockwell Andrews, WFCU VP external affairs and corporate secretary speaks during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

he Windsor Family Credit Union held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, July 15, 2014, to officially open their newest branch in downtown Windsor, Ont. located on Ouellette Ave. at University. Local dignitaries, from left, Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis, Windsor Star editor-in-chief Marty Beneteau, David Mady, president of Mady Development Corporation, Sandra Pupatello, CEO of the Windsor Essex Economic Development Corporation and WFCU CEO and president Marty Komsa pose for a photo during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

he Windsor Family Credit Union held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, July 15, 2014, to officially open their newest branch in downtown Windsor, Ont. located on Ouellette Ave. at University. Local dignitaries, from left, Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis, Windsor Star editor-in-chief Marty Beneteau, David Mady, president of Mady Development Corporation, Sandra Pupatello, CEO of the Windsor Essex Economic Development Corporation and WFCU CEO and president Marty Komsa pose for a photo during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Family Credit Union held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, July 15, 2014, to officially open their newest branch in downtown Windsor, Ont. located on Ouellette Ave. at University. WFCU CEO and president Marty Komsa speaks to reporters during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Family Credit Union held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, July 15, 2014, to officially open their newest branch in downtown Windsor, Ont. located on Ouellette Ave. at University. WFCU CEO and president Marty Komsa speaks to reporters during the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Family Credit Union held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, July 15, 2014, to officially open their newest branch in downtown Windsor, Ont. located on Ouellette Ave. at University. From left, Natalie Fowler, WFCU assistant manager at the branch, David Mady, president of Mady Development Corporation, WFCU CEO and president Marty Komsa, Board of Directors first vice-chair Rick Martinello, Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis and Tony Rosati, co-owner Rosati Group participate in the ceremonial ribbon cutting. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Windsor Family Credit Union held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, July 15, 2014, to officially open their newest branch in downtown Windsor, Ont. located on Ouellette Ave. at University. From left, Natalie Fowler, WFCU assistant manager at the branch, David Mady, president of Mady Development Corporation, WFCU CEO and president Marty Komsa, Board of Directors first vice-chair Rick Martinello, Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis and Tony Rosati, co-owner Rosati Group participate in the ceremonial ribbon cutting. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

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Kelly Steele gets a lesson from Ron Hebert during a round of disk golf at Lakewood Park in Tecumseh on Tuesday, July 15, 2014.          (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Kelly Steele gets a lesson from Ron Hebert during a round of disk golf at Lakewood Park in Tecumseh on Tuesday, July 15, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

The three main disks used for disk golf as seen during a round of disk golf at Lakewood Park in Tecumseh on Tuesday, July 15, 2014.          (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

The three main disks used for disk golf as seen during a round of disk golf at Lakewood Park in Tecumseh on Tuesday, July 15, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Kelly Steele throws her second shot during a round of disk golf at Lakewood Park in Tecumseh on Tuesday, July 15, 2014.          (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Kelly Steele throws her second shot during a round of disk golf at Lakewood Park in Tecumseh on Tuesday, July 15, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

The three main disks used for disk golf as seen during a round of disk golf at Lakewood Park in Tecumseh on Tuesday, July 15, 2014.          (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

The three main disks used for disk golf as seen during a round of disk golf at Lakewood Park in Tecumseh on Tuesday, July 15, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Ron Hebert putts during a round of disk golf at Lakewood Park in Tecumseh on Tuesday, July 15, 2014.          (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Ron Hebert putts during a round of disk golf at Lakewood Park in Tecumseh on Tuesday, July 15, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

 Scott White putts during a round of disk golf at Lakewood Park in Tecumseh on Tuesday, July 15, 2014.          (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Scott White putts during a round of disk golf at Lakewood Park in Tecumseh on Tuesday, July 15, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Larry Horwitz speaks at a media conference Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Windsor, Ont. to announce his candidacy for mayor of Windsor.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Larry Horwitz speaks at a media conference Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Windsor, Ont. to announce his candidacy for mayor of Windsor. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Larry Horwitz (R) receives applause at a media conference Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Windsor, Ont. where he announce his candidacy for mayor of Windsor.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Larry Horwitz (R) receives applause at a media conference Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Windsor, Ont. where he announce his candidacy for mayor of Windsor. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Larry Horwitz and his wife Dana are shown at a media conference Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Windsor, Ont. to announce his candidacy for mayor of Windsor.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Larry Horwitz and his wife Dana are shown at a media conference Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Windsor, Ont. to announce his candidacy for mayor of Windsor. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Larry Horwitz (L) and his communications representative Brian Khan are shown at a media conference Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Windsor, Ont. to announce Horwitz' candidacy for mayor of Windsor. Khan cut off reporters as they questioned Horwitz and escorted him away from the group of journalists.   (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Larry Horwitz (L) and his communications representative Brian Khan are shown at a media conference Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Windsor, Ont. to announce Horwitz’ candidacy for mayor of Windsor. Khan cut off reporters as they questioned Horwitz and escorted him away from the group of journalists. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Paul Bunnett-Jones, president of the Leamington-Mersea Historical Society, with a plaque that will be unveiled Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Mersea Municipal Park on Point Pelee Drive to commemorate a July 14, 1814 deadly skirmish at Sturgeon Creek. (Dylan Kristy/The Windsor Star)

Paul Bunnett-Jones, president of the Leamington-Mersea Historical Society, with a plaque that will be unveiled Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Mersea Municipal Park on Point Pelee Drive to commemorate a July 14, 1814 deadly skirmish at Sturgeon Creek. (Dylan Kristy/The Windsor Star)

The Leamington-Mersea Historical Society's plaque that will be unveiled Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Mersea Municipal Park on Point Pelee Drive to commemorate a July 14, 1814 deadly skirmish at Sturgeon Creek. (Dylan Kristy/The Windsor Star)

The Leamington-Mersea Historical Society’s plaque that will be unveiled Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Mersea Municipal Park on Point Pelee Drive to commemorate a July 14, 1814 deadly skirmish at Sturgeon Creek. (Dylan Kristy/The Windsor Star)

Linda Fewell a longtime resident at the 920 Ouellette Ave. apartment complex is shown Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in her unit. She is disturbed by the alleged criminal activities going on in the building.   (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Linda Fewell a longtime resident at the 920 Ouellette Ave. apartment complex is shown Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in her unit. She is disturbed by the alleged criminal activities going on in the building. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

One of several damaged doors at the 920 Ouellette Ave. complex in Windsor, Ont. where many residents say they are disturbed by alleged criminal activities in the building.   (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

One of several damaged doors at the 920 Ouellette Ave. complex in Windsor, Ont. where many residents say they are disturbed by alleged criminal activities in the building. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Linda Fewell a longtime resident at the 920 Ouellette Ave. apartment complex is shown Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in a hallway of the building. She is disturbed by the alleged criminal activities going on in the building.   (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Linda Fewell a longtime resident at the 920 Ouellette Ave. apartment complex is shown Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in a hallway of the building. She is disturbed by the alleged criminal activities going on in the building. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Leonard DePalma a longtime resident at the 920 Ouellette Ave. apartment complex is shown Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in his unit. He is disturbed by the alleged criminal activities going on in the building.   (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Leonard DePalma a longtime resident at the 920 Ouellette Ave. apartment complex is shown Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in his unit. He is disturbed by the alleged criminal activities going on in the building. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Justin Elias arranges vegetables at Louie's Produce Market on Manning Rd. in Tecumseh, Ont. on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. The Ontario Provincial Police is seeking the public's assistance to find the individuals that have vandalized the stand on several occasions.   (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Justin Elias arranges vegetables at Louie’s Produce Market on Manning Rd. in Tecumseh, Ont. on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. The Ontario Provincial Police is seeking the public’s assistance to find the individuals that have vandalized the stand on several occasions. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A heavy equipment operator works on the Lakewood Park sewer improvement project on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Tecumseh, Ont.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

A heavy equipment operator works on the Lakewood Park sewer improvement project on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Tecumseh, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Dr. Tamison Doey, left, and Dr. Raj Basker hold successful psychiatric clinics located at Windsor Regional Hospital's Ouellette Ave. Campus Jeanne Mance building  Wednesday july 16, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Dr. Tamison Doey, left, and Dr. Raj Basker hold successful psychiatric clinics located at Windsor Regional Hospital’s Ouellette Ave. Campus Jeanne Mance building Wednesday july 16, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 LaSalle Fire Services investigators at 2128 Serenity Circle where fire destroyed the entire attached garage and a portion of the living area Wednesday july 16, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

LaSalle Fire Services investigators at 2128 Serenity Circle where fire destroyed the entire attached garage and a portion of the living area Wednesday july 16, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

LaSalle Fire Services investigators at 2128 Serenity Circle search for clues after fire destroyed the entire attached garage and a portion of the living area Wednesday july 16, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

LaSalle Fire Services investigators at 2128 Serenity Circle search for clues after fire destroyed the entire attached garage and a portion of the living area Wednesday july 16, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

 LaSalle Fire Services investigators at 2128 Serenity Circle where fire destroyed the entire attached garage and a portion of the living area Wednesday july 16, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

LaSalle Fire Services investigators at 2128 Serenity Circle where fire destroyed the entire attached garage and a portion of the living area Wednesday july 16, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Seminole Street Home Hardware store manager Debbie Hebert displays some of their garbage can selection in Windsor, Ontario on July 16, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Seminole Street Home Hardware store manager Debbie Hebert displays some of their garbage can selection in Windsor, Ontario on July 16, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Seminole Street Home Hardware store manager Debbie Hebert displays some of their garbage can selection in Windsor, Ontario on July 16, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Seminole Street Home Hardware store manager Debbie Hebert displays some of their garbage can selection in Windsor, Ontario on July 16, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Customer Douglas Kelly displays a city approved garbage can he purchased as the Seminole Street Home Hardware  in Windsor, Ontario on July 16, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Customer Douglas Kelly displays a city approved garbage can he purchased as the Seminole Street Home Hardware in Windsor, Ontario on July 16, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

A Windsor fire truck at Essex Hall on the University of Windsor campus on July 16, 2014. (Dalson Chen / The Windsor Star)

A Windsor fire truck at Essex Hall on the University of Windsor campus on July 16, 2014. (Dalson Chen / The Windsor Star)

A Windsor fire truck at Essex Hall on the University of Windsor campus on July 16, 2014. (Dalson Chen / The Windsor Star)

A Windsor fire truck at Essex Hall on the University of Windsor campus on July 16, 2014. (Dalson Chen / The Windsor Star)

Firefighters at the east side entrance of Essex Hall on the University of Windsor campus on July 16, 2014. (Dalson Chen / The Windsor Star)

Firefighters at the east side entrance of Essex Hall on the University of Windsor campus on July 16, 2014. (Dalson Chen / The Windsor Star)

Windsor Selects left-fielder Casey Boutette dives for a fly ball during baseball action against the Windsor Stars at Cullen Field. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Selects left-fielder Casey Boutette dives for a fly ball during baseball action against the Windsor Stars at Cullen Field. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Stars Jason Lauzon delivers a pitch during baseball action against the Windsor Selects at Cullen Field in Windsor, Ontario on July 16, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Stars Jason Lauzon delivers a pitch during baseball action against the Windsor Selects at Cullen Field in Windsor, Ontario on July 16, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Selects Bobby St. Pierre stretches to complete the out at first base during baseball action against the Windsor Stars at Cullen Field in Windsor, Ontario on July 16, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Selects Bobby St. Pierre stretches to complete the out at first base during baseball action against the Windsor Stars at Cullen Field in Windsor, Ontario on July 16, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Selects Jay Peresic, left, is contratulated by teammate Skylar Janisse after Peresic scored during baseball action against the Windsor Stars at Cullen Field in Windsor, Ontario on July 16, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Selects Jay Peresic, left, is contratulated by teammate Skylar Janisse after Peresic scored during baseball action against the Windsor Stars at Cullen Field in Windsor, Ontario on July 16, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Selects left fielder Casey Boutette goes face first into the grass diving for a fly ball during baseball action against the Windsor Stars at Cullen Field in Windsor, Ontario on July 16, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Selects left fielder Casey Boutette goes face first into the grass diving for a fly ball during baseball action against the Windsor Stars at Cullen Field in Windsor, Ontario on July 16, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Selects second baseman Andrew Wasyluk stops a ground ball as Windsor Stars baserunner Andrew Masojc heads to second during baseball action at Cullen Field in Windsor, Ontario on July 16, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Windsor Selects second baseman Andrew Wasyluk stops a ground ball as Windsor Stars baserunner Andrew Masojc heads to second during baseball action at Cullen Field in Windsor, Ontario on July 16, 2014. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)


Windsor in Pictures: July 17, 2014

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

The town of LaSalle officially opened a new pickle ball court on Thursday, July 17, 2014, at the Vince Marcotte Park. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held. Mike Nedin plays a match after the opening.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The town of LaSalle officially opened a new pickle ball court on Thursday, July 17, 2014, at the Vince Marcotte Park. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held. Mike Nedin plays a match after the opening. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The town of LaSalle officially opened a new pickle ball court on Thursday, July 17, 2014, at the Vince Marcotte Park. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held. Mike Nedin plays a match after the opening.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The town of LaSalle officially opened a new pickle ball court on Thursday, July 17, 2014, at the Vince Marcotte Park. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held. Mike Nedin plays a match after the opening. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Bruce Sinclair looks at a steady stream of water flowing from a from broken water main into his home on Arthur Road in Windsor, Ontario.  There have been multiple water main breaks and Sinclair is very upset.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Bruce Sinclair looks at a steady stream of water flowing from a from broken water main into his home on Arthur Road in Windsor, Ontario. There have been multiple water main breaks and Sinclair is very upset. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Bruce Sinclair looks at a steady stream of water flowing from a from broken water main into his home on Arthur Road in Windsor, Ontario.  There have been multiple water main breaks and Sinclair is very upset.  (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

Bruce Sinclair looks at a steady stream of water flowing from a from broken water main into his home on Arthur Road in Windsor, Ontario. There have been multiple water main breaks and Sinclair is very upset. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

The Adventure Bay Family Water Park in Windsor, Ont. welcomed its 100,000 visitor on Thursday, July 17, 2014. Sydney Meloche, 6, of Cottam was the lucky visitor. She is shown with her mother Jennine Meloche.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The Adventure Bay Family Water Park in Windsor, Ont. welcomed its 100,000 visitor on Thursday, July 17, 2014. Sydney Meloche, 6, of Cottam was the lucky visitor. She is shown with her mother Jennine Meloche. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Jay Henderson, manager of the La Casa Del Habano cigar shop in downtown Windsor, Ont. would like to have a patio in front of the Ouellette Ave. store but the city is not allowing it. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

Jay Henderson, manager of the La Casa Del Habano cigar shop in downtown Windsor, Ont. would like to have a patio in front of the Ouellette Ave. store but the city is not allowing it. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The town of LaSalle officially opened a new pickle ball court on Thursday, July 17, 2014, at the Vince Marcotte Park. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held. LaSalle mayor Ken Antaya, centre, joined players for the event.  (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

The town of LaSalle officially opened a new pickle ball court on Thursday, July 17, 2014, at the Vince Marcotte Park. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held. LaSalle mayor Ken Antaya, centre, joined players for the event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)

James Poulias of Tecumseh received the first North American Acurate TA transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) at London Heath Sciences Centre on May 12, 2014.  Poulias was smiling brightly while discussing his successful recovery with heart surgeons Dr. Bob Kiaii, left, and Dr. Michael Chu at LHSC Thursday july 17, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

James Poulias of Tecumseh received the first North American Acurate TA transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) at London Heath Sciences Centre on May 12, 2014. Poulias was smiling brightly while discussing his successful recovery with heart surgeons Dr. Bob Kiaii, left, and Dr. Michael Chu at LHSC Thursday july 17, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

James Poulias and his wife Lena Poulias of Tecumseh display their complete satisfaction after James received the first North American Acurate TA transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) at London Heath Sciences Centre on May 12, 2014.  Poulias was smiling brightly while discussing his successful recovery with media and heart surgeons Dr. Michael Chu and Dr. Bob Kiaii july 17, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

James Poulias and his wife Lena Poulias of Tecumseh display their complete satisfaction after James received the first North American Acurate TA transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) at London Heath Sciences Centre on May 12, 2014. Poulias was smiling brightly while discussing his successful recovery with media and heart surgeons Dr. Michael Chu and Dr. Bob Kiaii july 17, 2014. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, ONTARIO - July 17, 2014 - A young robin waits for a meal from it's mother while perched on a lilac bush near Howard Avenue and North Talbot in Windsor, Ontario (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, ONTARIO – July 17, 2014 – A young robin waits for a meal from it’s mother while perched on a lilac bush near Howard Avenue and North Talbot in Windsor, Ontario (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, ONTARIO - July 17, 2014 - A young robin waits for a meal from it's mother while perched on a lilac bush near Howard Avenue and North Talbot in Windsor, Ontario (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, ONTARIO – July 17, 2014 – A young robin waits for a meal from it’s mother while perched on a lilac bush near Howard Avenue and North Talbot in Windsor, Ontario (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

 Millie Hayward stands at the boarded up front door at the apartment building where she lives in in downtown Windsor on July 17, 2014.   (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Millie Hayward stands at the boarded up front door at the apartment building where she lives in in downtown Windsor on July 17, 2014. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

 Millie Hayward is photographed at the apartment building she lives in in Windsor on Thursday, July 17, 2014. Hayward is upset by the condition of the building which includes no hot water.          (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Millie Hayward is photographed at the apartment building she lives in in Windsor on Thursday, July 17, 2014. Hayward is upset by the condition of the building which includes no hot water. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

 Millie Hayward is photographed at the apartment building she lives in in Windsor on Thursday, July 17, 2014. Hayward is upset by the condition of the building which includes no hot water.          (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Millie Hayward is photographed at the apartment building she lives in in Windsor on Thursday, July 17, 2014. Hayward is upset by the condition of the building which includes no hot water. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

 Millie Hayward is photographed at the apartment building she lives in in Windsor on Thursday, July 17, 2014. Hayward is upset by the condition of the building which includes no hot water.          (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Millie Hayward is photographed at the apartment building she lives in in Windsor on Thursday, July 17, 2014. Hayward is upset by the condition of the building which includes no hot water. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Sgt. Matt D'Asti displays several items seized from a suspect that was caught shortly after a home was broken into in the Ford Blvd. area of Windsor on Thursday, July 17, 2014. Police are hoping to return the items to the rightful owners and connect the suspect with other break ins in the area.          (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Sgt. Matt D’Asti displays several items seized from a suspect that was caught shortly after a home was broken into in the Ford Blvd. area of Windsor on Thursday, July 17, 2014. Police are hoping to return the items to the rightful owners and connect the suspect with other break ins in the area. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Despite almost empty shelves volunteers Ed Annett and Jeanne Brennan (right) continue to load boxes of food for the needy at the Devine Mercy Food Bank in Windsor on Thursday, July 17, 2014. After 10 years of operation the food bank is closing.          (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Despite almost empty shelves volunteers Ed Annett and Jeanne Brennan (right) continue to load boxes of food for the needy at the Devine Mercy Food Bank in Windsor on Thursday, July 17, 2014. After 10 years of operation the food bank is closing. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Despite almost empty shelves volunteer Ed Annett continues to load boxes of food for the needy at the Devine Mercy Food Bank in Windsor on Thursday, July 17, 2014. After 10 years of operation the food bank is closing.          (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

Despite almost empty shelves volunteer Ed Annett continues to load boxes of food for the needy at the Devine Mercy Food Bank in Windsor on Thursday, July 17, 2014. After 10 years of operation the food bank is closing. (Tyler Brownbridge/The Windsor Star)

 


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