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Windsor in Pictures: Oct. 31, 2016

November 1, 2016, 5:21 am
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Windsor Star’s award-winning photographers covered the city and county Monday. Check out the gallery

The Downtown Windsor BIA and Ontario Early Years Centre joined forces Monday to introduce immigrant families to the custom of trick-or-treating. About 14 downtown businesses gave out candy to more than 70 children.

The Downtown Windsor BIA and Ontario Early Years Centre joined forces Monday to introduce immigrant families to the custom of trick-or-treating. About 14 downtown businesses gave out candy to more than 70 children.

The Downtown Windsor BIA and Ontario Early Years Centre joined forces Monday to introduce immigrant families to the custom of trick-or-treating. About 14 downtown businesses gave out candy to more than 70 children.

The Downtown Windsor BIA and Ontario Early Years Centre joined forces Monday to introduce immigrant families to the custom of trick-or-treating. About 14 downtown businesses gave out candy to more than 70 children.

The Downtown Windsor BIA and Ontario Early Years Centre joined forces Monday to introduce immigrant families to the custom of trick-or-treating. About 14 downtown businesses gave out candy to more than 70 children.

The Downtown Windsor BIA and Ontario Early Years Centre joined forces Monday to introduce immigrant families to the custom of trick-or-treating. About 14 downtown businesses gave out candy to more than 70 children.

LaSalle Mayor Ken Antaya, left, Todd Awender, Amherstburg Mayor Aldo DiCarlo, John Miceli, Erin Kelly, Connie Buckler and Ron LeClair are shown in front of General Amherst high school in Amherstburg on Oct. 31, 2016.

LaSalle Mayor Ken Antaya, left, Todd Awender, Amherstburg Mayor Aldo DiCarlo, John Miceli, Erin Kelly, Connie Buckler and Ron LeClair are shown in front of General Amherst high school in Amherstburg on Oct. 31, 2016.

Lori and Raymond McCurdy enjoy their Halloween-themed wedding on Oct. 31, 2016, at their Windsor home. The Halloween fans decided to get married on their favourite day and have a themed wedding.

Lori and Raymond McCurdy enjoy their Halloween-themed wedding on Oct. 31, 2016, at their Windsor home. The Halloween fans decided to get married on their favourite day and have a themed wedding.

Raymond and Lori McCurdy are shown after they were married on Oct. 31, 2016 at their Windsor, home.

Raymond and Lori McCurdy are shown after they were married on Oct. 31, 2016 at their Windsor, home.

Bride Lori McCurdy, left, and her daughter, Brooke Renaud, are shown on Oct. 31, 2016 in Windsor.

Bride Lori McCurdy, left, and her daughter, Brooke Renaud, are shown on Oct. 31, 2016 in Windsor.

Master of ceremonies Chris deJong came dressed in a Beetlejuice costume.

Master of ceremonies Chris deJong came dressed in a Beetlejuice costume.

Lori and Raymond McCurdy enjoy their Halloween-themed wedding on Oct. 31, 2016, at their Windsor home. The Halloween fans decided to get married on their favourite day and have a themed wedding.

Lori and Raymond McCurdy enjoy their Halloween-themed wedding on Oct. 31, 2016, at their Windsor home. The Halloween fans decided to get married on their favourite day and have a themed wedding.

Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board director of eduction Paul Picard speaks to Catholic Central students on Oct. 31, 2016 about the new high school that will be built on the Windsor Arena site in Windsor, Ont.

Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board director of eduction Paul Picard speaks to Catholic Central students on Oct. 31, 2016 about the new high school that will be built on the Windsor Arena site in Windsor, Ont.

It was standing room only as it was announced that $26-million in provincial funding will help built a new Catholic Central Catholic High School on the site of the old Windsor Arena and Water World.

It was standing room only as it was announced that $26-million in provincial funding will help built a new Catholic Central Catholic High School on the site of the old Windsor Arena and Water World.

Construction crews remove the scaffolding on the south face of the Paul Martin Building in downtown Windsor, Ontario on October 31, 2016.

Construction crews remove the scaffolding on the south face of the Paul Martin Building in downtown Windsor, Ontario on October 31, 2016.

Construction crews remove the scaffolding on the south face of the Paul Martin Building in downtown Windsor, Ontario on October 31, 2016.

Construction crews remove the scaffolding on the south face of the Paul Martin Building in downtown Windsor, Ontario on October 31, 2016.

Ian Jones, centre, the Pied Piper of Acorn Crescent, attracts a following as he plays a tune on Halloween night October 31, 2016. Jones was part of a large Halloween bash at the home of Gina Coulter on Acorn Crescent.

Ian Jones, centre, the Pied Piper of Acorn Crescent, attracts a following as he plays a tune on Halloween night October 31, 2016. Jones was part of a large Halloween bash at the home of Gina Coulter on Acorn Crescent.

Leila Mendoza, centre, is frightened by zombies Ted Zaharchuk, left, and Paul Bulicek on Poplar Drive in Puce, October 31, 2016. Mendoza was taking her children out for Halloween and got caught up in the scary attraction built by Zaharchuk.

Leila Mendoza, centre, is frightened by zombies Ted Zaharchuk, left, and Paul Bulicek on Poplar Drive in Puce, October 31, 2016. Mendoza was taking her children out for Halloween and got caught up in the scary attraction built by Zaharchuk.

Shelby Wright and her two-month-old daughter Paisley were ready for tricks and treats during a Halloween bash at the home on Acorn Cresent Monday.

Shelby Wright and her two-month-old daughter Paisley were ready for tricks and treats during a Halloween bash at the home on Acorn Cresent Monday.

Gavin Hiller, 4, left, and Hudson Jack Wright, 5, leave Gina Coulter's Halloween party on Acorn Crescent.

Gavin Hiller, 4, left, and Hudson Jack Wright, 5, leave Gina Coulter’s Halloween party on Acorn Crescent.

Tiernan Mayea Montague brought a dining table while trick-or-treating on Derek Street in East Riverside, October 31, 2016. Tiernan was joined by her brother Kelton, behind.

Tiernan Mayea Montague brought a dining table while trick-or-treating on Derek Street in East Riverside, October 31, 2016. Tiernan was joined by her brother Kelton, behind.

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Lakeshore woman charged with impaired driving while two kids in vehicle

November 1, 2016, 12:01 pm
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A Lakeshore woman is facing impaired driving charges after OPP stopped her erratically-moving vehicle and found she had two young children as passengers — just one of several impaired driving incidents that plagued Essex County over the weekend.

Provincial police said the Lakeshore incident happened on Oct. 29 around 11:30 p.m. Officers responded to a traffic complaint on County Road 42 near Manning Road.

A white Honda had been seen moving in an erratic manner — sometimes travelling in the oncoming lane.

Police located and stopped the vehicle on Puce Road, just north of County Road 42. The occupants were a 45-year-old female driver and two kids.

According to police, the driver was exhibiting signs of impairment. She was arrested and charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle and having a blood alcohol level exceeding 80 milligrams.

The incident would not be the last to involve impaired driving that weekend. Less than three hours later, on Oct. 30 around 1:55 a.m., OPP responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash in Kingsville.

Officers arrived at North Talbot Road and Cameron Side Road to find a black Dodge pickup truck stuck in the guardrail on the east side of the intersection. 

A witness told OPP that the driver had gone through a stop sign, crashed the truck, then exited and fled the scene.

Officers quickly located the driver — a 24-year-old Wheatley man — hiding among nearby trees.

The Wheatley man was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle and failing to provide a breath sample. He’s due for a court appearance in Windsor on Nov. 10.

Along with the Lakeshore and Kingsville incidents, OPP said there were two others in Essex County that resulted in impaired driving charges — one in Leamington and one in Tecumseh.

All four incidents took place within a three-day period.

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Fox Glen equity members entertain another offer to purchase

November 1, 2016, 12:15 pm
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For the second time this year, equity shareholders in Fox Glen golf course will meet to discuss and vote on a proposed sale.

Those holding shares of Fox Glen Golf Course Co-operative Inc. have been asked to attend a special meeting tonight at the clubhouse “to discuss and vote on an offer to purchase all issued and outstanding shares,” according to an email blast.

“We are not releasing anything to the members until Tuesday evening,” said membership president Randy Duby.

Duby confirmed this latest proposal does not originate with the DBS Hearn Group which had expressed interest in the 18-hole course before.

Last March, equity members voted overwhelmingly to accept a proposal from the Hearn Group. Less than a month later, the Hearn Group backed out of the deal.

No reasons were ever publicly disclosed.

“It’s not our family,” Brad Hearn said Monday. “That’s all I can really say right now, it’s not us.”

Former course owner and current general manager Larry Sauve negotiated the deal with the Hearn Group that would have fetched $2,600 per equity share.

“I know about it but I can’t talk about it until after the meeting,” Sauve said Monday of this latest proposal.

At the time of the previous offer, multiple sources said Don Hearn Jr. along with his brothers Brad and Steve were the principals behind it. Their father, Don Hearn Sr., owns Sutton Creek Golf Club.

When negotiations heated up in early March, construction of a proposed new clubhouse was put on hold.

That project never resumed and instead, the existing clubhouse was refurbished.

“A few things came up that prevented us from building the new one,” Sauve said without elaborating.

The club has almost 400 equity members. Just over 200 voted on the sale last spring.

“This has come as a surprise to us,” one longtime member said of a new offer. “They have certainly kept it under wraps.”

The course has struggled financially for a number of years now, in part due to an industry-wide economic downturn and in part due to significant financial obligations related to a previous sale years ago involving Sauve.

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Windsor in Pictures: Nov. 1, 2016

November 2, 2016, 6:06 am
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Windsor Star’s award-winning photographers covered the city and county Tuesday. Check out the gallery.

Employees exit the the Ford Essex Engine Plant in Windsor on Nov. 1, 2016. Ford has reached a tentative deal with Unifor that is will see a $700-million investment in one or both Windsor plants.

Employees exit the the Ford Essex Engine Plant in Windsor on Nov. 1, 2016. Ford has reached a tentative deal with Unifor that is will see a $700-million investment in one or both Windsor plants.

Movie goers file in to see the movie Ice Guardians at the Capitol Theatre on the opening night of the Windsor International Film Festival in Windsor on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. WIFF runs until Sunday at the Capitol and Chrysler Theatres.

Movie goers file in to see the movie Ice Guardians at the Capitol Theatre on the opening night of the Windsor International Film Festival in Windsor on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. WIFF runs until Sunday at the Capitol and Chrysler Theatres.

Ryan Donally introduces the movie Ice Guardians at the Capitol Theatre on the opening night of the Windsor International Film Festival in Windsor on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. WIFF runs until Sunday at the Capitol and Chrysler Theatres.

Ryan Donally introduces the movie Ice Guardians at the Capitol Theatre on the opening night of the Windsor International Film Festival in Windsor on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. WIFF runs until Sunday at the Capitol and Chrysler Theatres.

Movie goers file in to see the movie Ice Guardians at the Capitol Theatre on the opening night of the Windsor International Film Festival in Windsor on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. WIFF runs until Sunday at the Capitol and Chrysler Theatres.

Movie goers file in to see the movie Ice Guardians at the Capitol Theatre on the opening night of the Windsor International Film Festival in Windsor on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. WIFF runs until Sunday at the Capitol and Chrysler Theatres.

Sheldon Harrison tests out the Virtual Reality Experience across from the Capitol Theatre on the opening night of the Windsor International Film Festival in Windsor on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. WIFF runs until Sunday at the Capitol and Chrysler Theatres.

Sheldon Harrison tests out the Virtual Reality Experience across from the Capitol Theatre on the opening night of the Windsor International Film Festival in Windsor on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. WIFF runs until Sunday at the Capitol and Chrysler Theatres.

Ryan Donally introduces the movie Ice Guardians at the Capitol Theatre on the opening night of the Windsor International Film Festival in Windsor on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. WIFF runs until Sunday at the Capitol and Chrysler Theatres.

Ryan Donally introduces the movie Ice Guardians at the Capitol Theatre on the opening night of the Windsor International Film Festival in Windsor on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. WIFF runs until Sunday at the Capitol and Chrysler Theatres.

Movie goers file in to see the movie Ice Guardians at the Capitol Theatre on the opening night of the Windsor International Film Festival in Windsor on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. WIFF runs until Sunday at the Capitol and Chrysler Theatres.

Movie goers file in to see the movie Ice Guardians at the Capitol Theatre on the opening night of the Windsor International Film Festival in Windsor on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. WIFF runs until Sunday at the Capitol and Chrysler Theatres.

Vito Giovannetti tests out the Virtual Reality Experience across from the Capitol Theatre on the opening night of the Windsor International Film Festival in Windsor on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. WIFF runs until Sunday at the Capitol and Chrysler Theatres.

Vito Giovannetti tests out the Virtual Reality Experience across from the Capitol Theatre on the opening night of the Windsor International Film Festival in Windsor on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. WIFF runs until Sunday at the Capitol and Chrysler Theatres.

Movie goers file in to see the movie Ice Guardians at the Capitol Theatre on the opening night of the Windsor International Film Festival in Windsor on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. WIFF runs until Sunday at the Capitol and Chrysler Theatres.

Movie goers file in to see the movie Ice Guardians at the Capitol Theatre on the opening night of the Windsor International Film Festival in Windsor on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. WIFF runs until Sunday at the Capitol and Chrysler Theatres.

Billy Myskow plays guitar as movie goers file in to see the movie Ice Guardians at the Capitol Theatre on the opening night of the Windsor International Film Festival in Windsor on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. WIFF runs until Sunday at the Capitol and Chrysler Theatres.

Billy Myskow plays guitar as movie goers file in to see the movie Ice Guardians at the Capitol Theatre on the opening night of the Windsor International Film Festival in Windsor on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. WIFF runs until Sunday at the Capitol and Chrysler Theatres.

Billy Myskow plays guitar as movie goers file in to see the movie Ice Guardians at the Capitol Theatre on the opening night of the Windsor International Film Festival in Windsor on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. WIFF runs until Sunday at the Capitol and Chrysler Theatres.

Billy Myskow plays guitar as movie goers file in to see the movie Ice Guardians at the Capitol Theatre on the opening night of the Windsor International Film Festival in Windsor on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. WIFF runs until Sunday at the Capitol and Chrysler Theatres.

Ryan Donally introduces the movie Ice Guardians at the Capitol Theatre on the opening night of the Windsor International Film Festival in Windsor on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. WIFF runs until Sunday at the Capitol and Chrysler Theatres.

Ryan Donally introduces the movie Ice Guardians at the Capitol Theatre on the opening night of the Windsor International Film Festival in Windsor on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. WIFF runs until Sunday at the Capitol and Chrysler Theatres.

Ford employee Don Lanoue comments on a new contract with Ford at the Essex Engine Plant in Windsor on Nov. 1, 2016.

Ford employee Don Lanoue comments on a new contract with Ford at the Essex Engine Plant in Windsor on Nov. 1, 2016.

Ford employee Norm Russette comments on a new, four-year deal with Ford at the Essex Engine Plant in Windsor on Nov. 1, 2016.

Ford employee Norm Russette comments on a new, four-year deal with Ford at the Essex Engine Plant in Windsor on Nov. 1, 2016.

Jesse Holland, shown on Nov. 1, 2016, is upset that the city hasn't been picking up his garbage from behind his home in Windsor.

Jesse Holland, shown on Nov. 1, 2016, is upset that the city hasn’t been picking up his garbage from behind his home in Windsor.

An angry parent yells at a bylaw officer on November 1 after receiving a ticket for dropping his child in a No Stopping zone outside Parkview Public School. The city is cracking down on people who illegally stop or park in schools zones over safety concerns for children and complaints from frustrated residents.

An angry parent yells at a bylaw officer on November 1 after receiving a ticket for dropping his child in a No Stopping zone outside Parkview Public School. The city is cracking down on people who illegally stop or park in schools zones over safety concerns for children and complaints from frustrated residents.

A City of Windsor bylaw enforcement officer prints out a parking ticket for a parent of students at Parkview Public School in Windsor during a ticket blitz on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016.

A City of Windsor bylaw enforcement officer prints out a parking ticket for a parent of students at Parkview Public School in Windsor during a ticket blitz on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016.

A City of Windsor bylaw enforcement officer prints out a parking ticket for a parent of students at Parkview Public School in Windsor during a ticket blitz on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016.

A City of Windsor bylaw enforcement officer prints out a parking ticket for a parent of students at Parkview Public School in Windsor during a ticket blitz on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016.

A City of Windsor bylaw enforcement officer prints out a parking ticket for a parent of students at Parkview Public School in Windsor during a ticket blitz on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016.

A City of Windsor bylaw enforcement officer prints out a parking ticket for a parent of students at Parkview Public School in Windsor during a ticket blitz on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016.

A crumpled up parking ticket thrown by an angry parent of students at Parkview Public School in Windsor is shown on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016. The city bylaw enforcement officers held a parking ticket blitz at the east end school.

A crumpled up parking ticket thrown by an angry parent of students at Parkview Public School in Windsor is shown on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016. The city bylaw enforcement officers held a parking ticket blitz at the east end school.

An angry parent of students at Parkview Public School in Windsor expresses his displeasure after receiving a parking ticket during a City of Windsor bylaw enforcement blitz on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016.

An angry parent of students at Parkview Public School in Windsor expresses his displeasure after receiving a parking ticket during a City of Windsor bylaw enforcement blitz on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016.

An angry parent of students at Parkview Public School in Windsor expresses his displeasure after receiving a parking ticket during a City of Windsor bylaw enforcement blitz on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016.

An angry parent of students at Parkview Public School in Windsor expresses his displeasure after receiving a parking ticket during a City of Windsor bylaw enforcement blitz on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016.

Danielle Campbell, a Grade 12 student at Catholic Central School in Windsor, shows off her 3D design proposal for the new high school, on Nov. 1, 2016.

Danielle Campbell, a Grade 12 student at Catholic Central School in Windsor, shows off her 3D design proposal for the new high school, on Nov. 1, 2016.

Hannah Cho, a Grade 12 student at Catholic Central School in Windsor, sits at her computer displaying her 3D design proposal for the new high school, on Nov. 1, 2016.

Hannah Cho, a Grade 12 student at Catholic Central School in Windsor, sits at her computer displaying her 3D design proposal for the new high school, on Nov. 1, 2016.

Hannah Cho, a Grade 12 student at Catholic Central School in Windsor, sits at her computer displaying her 3D design proposal for the new high school, on Nov. 1, 2016.

Hannah Cho, a Grade 12 student at Catholic Central School in Windsor, sits at her computer displaying her 3D design proposal for the new high school, on Nov. 1, 2016.

A striking support worker holds up a teacher at F.J. Brennan High School on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016.

A striking support worker holds up a teacher at F.J. Brennan High School on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016.

F.J. Brennan High School teachers are shown in a lineup to enter the school on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016 along Ontario Street. Striking support workers continue to delay the entry of teachers arriving in their cars.

F.J. Brennan High School teachers are shown in a lineup to enter the school on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016 along Ontario Street. Striking support workers continue to delay the entry of teachers arriving in their cars.

WINDSOR, ONTARIO - NOVEMBER 1, 2016 - Windsor Spitfire Mikhail Sergachev speaks to reporters at the WFCU Centre in Windsor, ON. on Tuesday, November 1, 2016, after being sent back to the OHL team by the Montreal Canadians. (DAN JANISSE/Windsor Star)

WINDSOR, ONTARIO – NOVEMBER 1, 2016 – Windsor Spitfire Mikhail Sergachev speaks to reporters at the WFCU Centre in Windsor, ON. on Tuesday, November 1, 2016, after being sent back to the OHL team by the Montreal Canadians. (DAN JANISSE/Windsor Star)

Windsor Spitfire Mikhail Sergachev speaks to reporters at the WFCU Centre in Windsor, Ont. on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016, after being sent back to the OHL team by the Montreal Canadians.

Windsor Spitfire Mikhail Sergachev speaks to reporters at the WFCU Centre in Windsor, Ont. on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016, after being sent back to the OHL team by the Montreal Canadians.

Angela Magyar and her daughter Ava with the spiked piece of chocolate they picked up while trick-or-treating in the Forest Glade area. Photographed Nov. 1, 2016.

Angela Magyar and her daughter Ava with the spiked piece of chocolate they picked up while trick-or-treating in the Forest Glade area. Photographed Nov. 1, 2016.

Windsor mother Angela Magyar shows the sewing needle she discovered in a piece of chocolate from her young daughter's trick-or-treat haul. Photo taken Nov. 1, 2016.

Windsor mother Angela Magyar shows the sewing needle she discovered in a piece of chocolate from her young daughter’s trick-or-treat haul. Photo taken Nov. 1, 2016.

Shine the Light on Woman Abuse campaign co-ordinator Karry Plaskitt, left, and 2016 honouree and woman abuse speaker Debra Fowler hold purple infinity scarves in front of tree lit with purple lights at Charles Clark Square on Nov. 1, 2016.

Shine the Light on Woman Abuse campaign co-ordinator Karry Plaskitt, left, and 2016 honouree and woman abuse speaker Debra Fowler hold purple infinity scarves in front of tree lit with purple lights at Charles Clark Square on Nov. 1, 2016.

Lotus Pupulin, left, Katharen Bortolin and Jorden Bagley attend Windsor International Film Festival VIP gala at St. Clair College Centre for the Arts Tuesday November 1, 2016.

Lotus Pupulin, left, Katharen Bortolin and Jorden Bagley attend Windsor International Film Festival VIP gala at St. Clair College Centre for the Arts Tuesday November 1, 2016.

John and Natalie Lucente, left, joined Tim and Renee Trombley at Windsor International Film Festival VIP gala at St. Clair College Centre for the Arts Tuesday November 1, 2016.

John and Natalie Lucente, left, joined Tim and Renee Trombley at Windsor International Film Festival VIP gala at St. Clair College Centre for the Arts Tuesday November 1, 2016.

Pat McCurdy, left, Dashelda Banks and Shirley Goldin at Windsor International Film Festival VIP gala at St. Clair College Centre for the Arts Tuesday November 1, 2016.

Pat McCurdy, left, Dashelda Banks and Shirley Goldin at Windsor International Film Festival VIP gala at St. Clair College Centre for the Arts Tuesday November 1, 2016.

Frank and Lisa Harshaw attend Windsor International Film Festival VIP gala at St. Clair College Centre for the Arts Tuesday November 1, 2016.

Barbara Peirce Marshall with WIFF executive director Vincent Georgie at Windsor International Film Festival VIP gala at St. Clair College Centre for the Arts Tuesday Nov. 1, 2016.

Barbara Peirce Marshall with WIFF executive director Vincent Georgie at Windsor International Film Festival VIP gala at St. Clair College Centre for the Arts Tuesday Nov. 1, 2016.

Film director Matt Gallagher, left, with actor Paul Esco at Windsor International Film Festival VIP gala at St. Clair College Centre for the Arts Tuesday November 1, 2016. Gallagher's film How to Prepare For Prison plays Thursday at Capitol Theatre.

Film director Matt Gallagher, left, with actor Paul Esco at Windsor International Film Festival VIP gala at St. Clair College Centre for the Arts Tuesday November 1, 2016. Gallagher’s film How to Prepare For Prison plays Thursday at Capitol Theatre.

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Essex County OPP: 250,000 litres of wine lost due to criminal mischief at Pelee Island Winery

November 2, 2016, 1:24 pm
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Essex County OPP’s crime unit is investigating a costly mischief incident at Pelee Island Winery that resulted in the loss of around 250,000 litres of wine.

Police said the crime occurred sometime overnight between Oct. 30 and 31 at the winery’s property at 455 Seacliff Dr. in Kingsville.

According to investigators, an unknown suspect “intentionally tampered” with the large holding tanks on the property.

Approximately 250,000 litres of product were lost due to the tampering — both red and white wine.

Police have not provided an estimate on the monetary loss that resulted from the incident.

Pelee Island Winery declined to comment about the incident when asked about it on Tuesday.

The crime unit is requesting anyone with information about this case to call 1-888-310-1122.

Anonymous tips can be given via Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or catchcrooks.com.

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New hospital site perfect; build it now

November 3, 2016, 3:03 am
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We believe, as do most of the people in Windsor and Essex County, that the need for a new state of the art hospital facility is now.

Further, we believe that the site selection committee has chosen wisely a location that is easily accessible and central to service the needs of the majority of people. It is a location that will not be fettered by heavy traffic.

We urge our provincial leaders to move quickly in support of this location.

BILL and ROCHELLE TEPPERMAN, Windsor

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Windsor in Pictures: Nov. 2, 2016

November 3, 2016, 5:33 am
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Windsor Star’s award-winning photographers covered the city and county Wednesday. Check out the gallery.

City of Windsor workers Jessica Watson and her son Maleke Jama, and Trish Brisebois with daughter Carsyn Brisebois are seen at the Windsor City Hall during Take Our Kids to Work Day on November 2, 2016.

City of Windsor workers Jessica Watson and her son Maleke Jama, and Trish Brisebois with daughter Carsyn Brisebois are seen at the Windsor City Hall during Take Our Kids to Work Day on November 2, 2016.

Unifor Local 444 members prepare strike signs for potential work action on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at the Turner Rd. union hall in Windsor, ON. The Integram Magna Seating workers shown are Lloyd Phillips (L), Scott Bonnett, Rob Burgess and Jamie Pollard.

Unifor Local 444 members prepare strike signs for potential work action on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at the Turner Rd. union hall in Windsor, ON. The Integram Magna Seating workers shown are Lloyd Phillips (L), Scott Bonnett, Rob Burgess and Jamie Pollard.

Unifor Local 444 members prepare strike signs for potential work action on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at the Turner Rd. union hall in Windsor, ON. The Integram Magna Seating workers shown are Lloyd Phillips (L), Scott Bonnett, Rob Burgess and Jamie Pollard.

Unifor Local 444 members prepare strike signs for potential work action on Nov. 2, 2016, at the Turner Road union hall in Windsor. The Integram Magna Seating workers shown are Lloyd Phillips, left, Scott Bonnett, Rob Burgess and Jamie Pollard.

A squirrel munches away on a jack-o-lantern on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016 on Curry Ave. in Windsor.

A squirrel munches away on a jack-o-lantern on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016 on Curry Ave. in Windsor.

Officers with the Windsor police tactical unit investigate the scene of a "major crime incident" on Curry Avenue on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016.

Officers with the Windsor police tactical unit investigate the scene of a “major crime incident” on Curry Avenue on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016.

Officers with the Windsor police tactical unit investigate the scene of a "major crime incident" on Curry Avenue on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016.

Officers with the Windsor police tactical unit investigate the scene of a “major crime incident” on Curry Avenue on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016.

Windsor police are investigating after a woman was found with dead "obvious signs of trauma" at 925 Curry Ave. on Nov. 2, 2016.

Windsor police are investigating after a woman was found with dead “obvious signs of trauma” at 925 Curry Ave. on Nov. 2, 2016.

An officer with the Windsor police tactical unit investigate the scene of a "major crime incident" on Curry Avenue on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016.

An officer with the Windsor police tactical unit investigate the scene of a “major crime incident” on Curry Avenue on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016.

Windsor property owner Josh Bastien shows more than 70 stray shopping carts he collected from his neighbourhood of Pelissier at Erie Street. Photographed Nov. 2, 2016.

Windsor property owner Josh Bastien shows more than 70 stray shopping carts he collected from his neighbourhood of Pelissier at Erie Street. Photographed Nov. 2, 2016.

Windsor property owner Josh Bastien shows more than 70 stray shopping carts he collected from his neighbourhood of Pelissier at Erie Street. Photographed Nov. 2, 2016.

Windsor property owner Josh Bastien shows more than 70 stray shopping carts he collected from his neighbourhood of Pelissier at Erie Street. Photographed Nov. 2, 2016.

Windsor property owner Josh Bastien shows more than 70 stray shopping carts he collected from his neighbourhood of Pelissier at Erie Street. Photographed Nov. 2, 2016.

Windsor property owner Josh Bastien shows more than 70 stray shopping carts he collected from his neighbourhood of Pelissier at Erie Street. Photographed Nov. 2, 2016.

Artist Peter Rindlisbacher, dressed in War of 1812 military garb, announces donation of a painting of Belle Vue House to help fund local restoration efforts. The announcement was made at the Belle Vue house in Amherstburg on Nov. 2, 2016.

Artist Peter Rindlisbacher, dressed in War of 1812 military garb, announces donation of a painting of Belle Vue House to help fund local restoration efforts. The announcement was made at the Belle Vue house in Amherstburg on Nov. 2, 2016.

Artist Peter Rindlisbacher, dressed in War of 1812 military garb, announces donation of a painting of Belle Vue House to help fund local restoration efforts. The announcement was made at the Belle Vue house in Amherstburg on Nov. 2, 2016.

Artist Peter Rindlisbacher, dressed in War of 1812 military garb, announces donation of a painting of Belle Vue House to help fund local restoration efforts. The announcement was made at the Belle Vue house in Amherstburg on Nov. 2, 2016.

The Belle Vue house in Amherstburg is pictured on Nov. 2, 2016.

The Belle Vue house in Amherstburg is pictured on Nov. 2, 2016.

Construction crews work on Windsor's new city hall on Nov. 3, 2016.

Construction crews work on Windsor’s new city hall on Nov. 3, 2016.

Downtown Windsor looking west from Ouellette Avenue towards Pelissier Street and Victoria Avenue is pictured on Nov. 2, 2016.

Downtown Windsor looking west from Ouellette Avenue towards Pelissier Street and Victoria Avenue is pictured on Nov. 2, 2016.

A demolition crew works to tear down the Clark Residence at the University of Windsor in Windsor on Nov. 2, 2016. Plans are to convert the land into green space. Work is expected to take six to eight weeks.

A demolition crew works to tear down the Clark Residence at the University of Windsor in Windsor on Nov. 2, 2016. Plans are to convert the land into green space. Work is expected to take six to eight weeks.

A demolition crew works to tear down the Clark Residence at the University of Windsor in Windsor on Nov. 2, 2016. Plans are to convert the land into green space. Work is expected to take six to eight weeks.

A demolition crew works to tear down the Clark Residence at the University of Windsor in Windsor on Nov. 2, 2016. Plans are to convert the land into green space. Work is expected to take six to eight weeks.

A demolition crew works to tear down the Clark Residence at the University of Windsor in Windsor on Nov. 2, 2016. Plans are to convert the land into green space. Work is expected to take six to eight weeks.

A demolition crew works to tear down the Clark Residence at the University of Windsor in Windsor on Nov. 2, 2016. Plans are to convert the land into green space. Work is expected to take six to eight weeks.

A demolition crew works to tear down the Clark Residence at the University of Windsor in Windsor on Nov. 2, 2016. Plans are to convert the land into green space. Work is expected to take six to eight weeks.

A demolition crew works to tear down the Clark Residence at the University of Windsor in Windsor on Nov. 2, 2016. Plans are to convert the land into green space. Work is expected to take six to eight weeks.

Students hold a rally to protest the cost of education at the University of Windsor in Windsor on Nov. 2, 2016. The rally was part of the National Day of Action against the cost of education.

Students hold a rally to protest the cost of education at the University of Windsor in Windsor on Nov. 2, 2016. The rally was part of the National Day of Action against the cost of education.

Students hold a rally to protest the cost of education at the University of Windsor in Windsor on Nov. 2, 2016. The rally was part of the National Day of Action against the cost of education.

Students hold a rally to protest the cost of education at the University of Windsor in Windsor on Nov. 2, 2016. The rally was part of the National Day of Action against the cost of education.

Students hold a rally at to protest the cost of education at the University of Windsor on Nov. 2, 2016. The rally was part of the National Day of Action against the cost of education.

Students hold a rally at to protest the cost of education at the University of Windsor on Nov. 2, 2016. The rally was part of the National Day of Action against the cost of education.

Ryan Kenney, left, and Gillian Heisz serve up chilli to students taking part in a free lunch at the University of Windsor in Windsor on Nov. 2, 2016. The event was hosted by the presidents office and featured vegetarian chilli, rolls, apples and hot chocolate. Staff served up the chilli to eager students as the Lancer Nation pep band provided music.

Ryan Kenney, left, and Gillian Heisz serve up chilli to students taking part in a free lunch at the University of Windsor in Windsor on Nov. 2, 2016. The event was hosted by the presidents office and featured vegetarian chilli, rolls, apples and hot chocolate. Staff served up the chilli to eager students as the Lancer Nation pep band provided music.

Students take part in a free lunch at the University of Windsor in Windsor on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016. The event was hosted by the presidents office and featured vegetarian chilli, rolls, apples and hot chocolate. Staff served up the chilli to eager students as the Lancer Nation pep band provided music.

Students take part in a free lunch at the University of Windsor in Windsor on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016. The event was hosted by the presidents office and featured vegetarian chilli, rolls, apples and hot chocolate. Staff served up the chilli to eager students as the Lancer Nation pep band provided music.

Students take part in a free lunch at the University of Windsor in Windsor on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016. The event was hosted by the presidents office and featured vegetarian chilli, rolls, apples and hot chocolate. Staff served up the chilli to eager students as the Lancer Nation pep band provided music.

Students take part in a free lunch at the University of Windsor in Windsor on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016. The event was hosted by the presidents office and featured vegetarian chilli, rolls, apples and hot chocolate. Staff served up the chilli to eager students as the Lancer Nation pep band provided music.

Holy Names Knights receiver Theo Johnson, right, runs away from Amherst Bulldogs Justin Guy, left, Lee Sinisac in high school junior football action from Windsor Stadium Wednesday November 2, 2016. Johnson scored on the play helping Knights to a 41-0 score at halftime.

Holy Names Knights receiver Theo Johnson, right, runs away from Amherst Bulldogs Justin Guy, left, Lee Sinisac in high school junior football action from Windsor Stadium Wednesday November 2, 2016. Johnson scored on the play helping Knights to a 41-0 score at halftime.

Amherst Bulldogs Justin Guy, centre, follows his blockers as Holy Names Matt Heyd, left, closes in for the tackle in high school junior football action from Windsor Stadium Wednesday November 2, 2016.

Amherst Bulldogs Justin Guy, centre, follows his blockers as Holy Names Matt Heyd, left, closes in for the tackle in high school junior football action from Windsor Stadium Wednesday November 2, 2016.

Holy Names Knights Justin Pope, left, backs into the end zone for one of his four, first-half touchdowns against Amherst Bulldogs Jacob Fields, right, and Lee Sinisac in high school junior football action from Windsor Stadium Wednesday November 2, 2016. Holy Names led 41-0 at the half.

Holy Names Knights Justin Pope, left, backs into the end zone for one of his four, first-half touchdowns against Amherst Bulldogs Jacob Fields, right, and Lee Sinisac in high school junior football action from Windsor Stadium Wednesday November 2, 2016. Holy Names led 41-0 at the half.

Donna Longmore, front, Mike Longmore, left, Brian Brown and Ray Hachey listen intently.

Donna Longmore, front, Mike Longmore, left, Brian Brown and Ray Hachey listen intently.

Tecumseh, Ontario. November 02, 2016. Jada Malott, 12, a student at St. John Vianney School, received a standing ovation following her speech in front of members of Windsor and District Labour Council, Canadian Labour Congress and local labour leaders and supporters during a town hall meeting dealing with the Trans-Pacific Partnership at Ciociaro Club of Windsor Wednesday November 2, 2016. (NICK BRANCACCIO/Windsor Star)

Tecumseh, Ontario. November 02, 2016. Jada Malott, 12, a student at St. John Vianney School, received a standing ovation following her speech in front of members of Windsor and District Labour Council, Canadian Labour Congress and local labour leaders and supporters during a town hall meeting dealing with the Trans-Pacific Partnership at Ciociaro Club of Windsor Wednesday November 2, 2016. (NICK BRANCACCIO/Windsor Star)

Tecumseh, Ontario. November 02, 2016. Jada Malott, 12, a student at St. John Vianney School, in congratulated by Hassan Yussuff, right, leader of Canadian Labour Congress, following her speech in front of members of Windsor and District Labour Council, Canadian Labour Congress, local labour leaders and supporters during a town hall meeting dealing with possible harmful effects of the Trans-Pacific Partnership at Ciociaro Club of Windsor Wednesday November 2, 2016. (NICK BRANCACCIO/Windsor Star)

Tecumseh, Ontario. November 02, 2016. Jada Malott, 12, a student at St. John Vianney School, in congratulated by Hassan Yussuff, right, leader of Canadian Labour Congress, following her speech in front of members of Windsor and District Labour Council, Canadian Labour Congress, local labour leaders and supporters during a town hall meeting dealing with possible harmful effects of the Trans-Pacific Partnership at Ciociaro Club of Windsor Wednesday November 2, 2016. (NICK BRANCACCIO/Windsor Star)

Jada Malott, 12, a student at St. John Vianney School, in congratulated by Hassan Yussuff, right, leader of Canadian Labour Congress, following her speech.

Jada Malott, 12, a student at St. John Vianney School, in congratulated by Hassan Yussuff, right, leader of Canadian Labour Congress, following her speech.

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Windsor in Pictures: Nov. 3, 2016

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

Jason Tasse, chief operating officer at Lee Valley, stands in front of the new store at the Roundhouse Centre on Howard Avenue in Windsor on Nov. 3, 2016.

Jason Tasse, chief operating officer at Lee Valley, stands in front of the new store at the Roundhouse Centre on Howard Avenue in Windsor on Nov. 3, 2016.

Jason Tasse, Chief Operating Officer at Lee Valley at the new store at the Roundhouse Centre on Howard Avenue in Windsor, Ont. on Nov. 3, 2016.

Jason Tasse, Chief Operating Officer at Lee Valley at the new store at the Roundhouse Centre on Howard Avenue in Windsor, Ont. on Nov. 3, 2016.

Distraught individuals are shown at Ventra Plastics in Windsor on Nov. 3, 2016, where a man fell through a skylight and suffered serious injuries.

Distraught individuals are shown at Ventra Plastics in Windsor on Nov. 3, 2016, where a man fell through a skylight and suffered serious injuries.

Emergency personnel are shown at Ventra Plastics in Windsor on Nov. 3, 2016, where a man fell through a skylight and suffered serious injuries.

Emergency personnel are shown at Ventra Plastics in Windsor on Nov. 3, 2016, where a man fell through a skylight and suffered serious injuries.

An ambulance leaves Ventra Plastics in Windsor, ON on Thursday, November 3, 2016, where a man fell through a skylight and suffered serious injuries.

An ambulance leaves Ventra Plastics in Windsor, ON on Thursday, November 3, 2016, where a man fell through a skylight and suffered serious injuries.

Ann-Marie Carosella leaves the Westcourt Place building after testifying in the Shores of Erie Wine Festival case involving the death of Emily Bernauer.

Ann-Marie Carosella leaves the Westcourt Place building after testifying in the Shores of Erie Wine Festival case involving the death of Emily Bernauer.

Ann-Marie Carosella leaves the Westcourt Place building after testifying in the Shores of Erie Wine Festival case involving the death of Emily Bernauer.

Ann-Marie Carosella leaves the Westcourt Place building after testifying in the Shores of Erie Wine Festival case involving the death of Emily Bernauer.

A Windsor bylaw enforcement officer is shown in front of Forest Glade Public School on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, during another parking ticket blitz.

A Windsor bylaw enforcement officer is shown in front of Forest Glade Public School on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, during another parking ticket blitz.

Windsor bylaw enforcement officers are shown in front of Forest Glade Public School on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, during another parking ticket blitz.

Windsor bylaw enforcement officers are shown in front of Forest Glade Public School on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, during another parking ticket blitz.

A Windsor bylaw enforcement officer speaks to parents in front of Forest Glade Public School on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, during another parking ticket blitz.

A Windsor bylaw enforcement officer speaks to parents in front of Forest Glade Public School on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, during another parking ticket blitz.

The TD Bank at Tecumseh and Lauzon presented a cheque for $4,500 to the Unemployed Help Centre's Food Bank and Coats For Kids Program on Thursday, November 3, 2016. Karen Jean, branch manager, left, June Muir, CEO of the Unemployed Help Centre, Heidi Janzen, Coats for Kids coordinator and Anna Iacobelli, senior vice-president western Ontario region for TD Bank are shown during the presentation.

The TD Bank at Tecumseh and Lauzon presented a cheque for $4,500 to the Unemployed Help Centre’s Food Bank and Coats For Kids Program on Thursday, November 3, 2016. Karen Jean, branch manager, left, June Muir, CEO of the Unemployed Help Centre, Heidi Janzen, Coats for Kids coordinator and Anna Iacobelli, senior vice-president western Ontario region for TD Bank are shown during the presentation.

MADD Windsor and Essex County, along with Windsor police, Ontario Provincial Police, LaSalle police, Amherstburg police, EMS paramedics, Windsor Fire Services and Anderson Funeral Home gather to launch the 2016 MADD Red Ribbon Campaign in downtown Windsor.

MADD Windsor and Essex County, along with Windsor police, Ontario Provincial Police, LaSalle police, Amherstburg police, EMS paramedics, Windsor Fire Services and Anderson Funeral Home gather to launch the 2016 MADD Red Ribbon Campaign in downtown Windsor.

MADD Windsor and Essex County, along with Windsor police, Ontario Provincial Police, LaSalle police, Amherstburg police, EMS paramedics, Windsor Fire Services and Anderson Funeral Home gather to launch the 2016 MADD Red Ribbon Campaign in downtown Windsor.

MADD Windsor and Essex County, along with Windsor police, Ontario Provincial Police, LaSalle police, Amherstburg police, EMS paramedics, Windsor Fire Services and Anderson Funeral Home gather to launch the 2016 MADD Red Ribbon Campaign in downtown Windsor.

Jennifer Musson, left, and Ontario Provincial Police Staff Sgt. Ed Marocko talk with a motorist while launching the 2016 MADD Red Ribbon Campaign in Windsor-Essex. Musson's sister, Jessica Ondejko, was killed by a drunk driver in 2008. The 2016 MADD Red Ribbon Campaign was launched today along with area police forces at Anderson Funeral home in downtown Windsor.

Jennifer Musson, left, and Ontario Provincial Police Staff Sgt. Ed Marocko talk with a motorist while launching the 2016 MADD Red Ribbon Campaign in Windsor-Essex. Musson’s sister, Jessica Ondejko, was killed by a drunk driver in 2008. The 2016 MADD Red Ribbon Campaign was launched today along with area police forces at Anderson Funeral home in downtown Windsor.

Jennifer Musson

Jennifer Musson

Theresa Sims, a member of Spirit of the Four Directions Singers, a First Nation's drum and singing group will be performing at the November 11th Remembrance Day ceremony at Windsor Cenotaph.

Theresa Sims, a member of Spirit of the Four Directions Singers, a First Nation’s drum and singing group will be performing at the November 11th Remembrance Day ceremony at Windsor Cenotaph.

Theresa Sims, a member of Spirit of the Four Directions Singers, a First Nation's drum and singing group will be performing at the November 11th Remembrance Day ceremony at Windsor Cenotaph.

Theresa Sims, a member of Spirit of the Four Directions Singers, a First Nation’s drum and singing group will be performing at the November 11th Remembrance Day ceremony at Windsor Cenotaph.

Pi Lambda Phi members hold their annual Homeless for Homeless event at the University of Windsor in Windsor on Thursday, November 3, 2016. The fraternity hopes to raise $3000 dollars this year.

Pi Lambda Phi members hold their annual Homeless for Homeless event at the University of Windsor in Windsor on Thursday, November 3, 2016. The fraternity hopes to raise $3000 dollars this year.

Pi Lambda Phi members Mike Alexander, Oliver Binguan, Henry Kim, Taylan Osei, Simon Ardron and Braeden Irish (left to right) hold their annual Homeless for Homeless event at the University of Windsor in Windsor on Thursday, November 3, 2016. The fraternity hopes to raise $3000 dollars this year.

Pi Lambda Phi members Mike Alexander, Oliver Binguan, Henry Kim, Taylan Osei, Simon Ardron and Braeden Irish (left to right) hold their annual Homeless for Homeless event at the University of Windsor in Windsor on Thursday, November 3, 2016. The fraternity hopes to raise $3000 dollars this year.

Windsor Spitfires Mikhail Sergachev turns his head away from a shot by Saginaw Spirit in the first period.

Windsor Spitfires Mikhail Sergachev turns his head away from a shot by Saginaw Spirit in the first period.

Saginaw Spirit Tye Felhaber moves the puck against Windsor Spitfires Jalen Chatfield, left, and Logan Stanley.

Saginaw Spirit Tye Felhaber moves the puck against Windsor Spitfires Jalen Chatfield, left, and Logan Stanley.

Windsor Spitfires Mikhail Sergachev, left, steps in front of Saginaw Spirit Hayden Hodgson.

Windsor Spitfires Mikhail Sergachev, left, steps in front of Saginaw Spirit Hayden Hodgson.

Windsor Spitfires Mikhail Sergachev, left, plays the puck in front of Saginaw Spirit Kirill Maksimov.

Windsor Spitfires Mikhail Sergachev, left, plays the puck in front of Saginaw Spirit Kirill Maksimov.

Windsor Spitfires Luke Boka collides with Saginaw Spirit Markus Niemelainen in OHL action from WFCU Centre in Windsor on Nov. 3, 2016.

Windsor Spitfires Luke Boka collides with Saginaw Spirit Markus Niemelainen in OHL action from WFCU Centre in Windsor on Nov. 3, 2016.

Windsor Spitfires Cole Carter, front, and Saginaw Spirit Hayden Hodgson in OHL action from WFCU Centre in Windsor Nov. 3, 2016.

Windsor Spitfires Cole Carter, front, and Saginaw Spirit Hayden Hodgson in OHL action from WFCU Centre in Windsor Nov. 3, 2016.

Windsor Spitfires Michael DiPietro stops Saginaw Spirit Kris Bennett in OHL action from WFCU Centre in Windsor Nov. 3, 2016.

Windsor Spitfires Michael DiPietro stops Saginaw Spirit Kris Bennett in OHL action from WFCU Centre in Windsor Nov. 3, 2016.

Integram Seating Windsor worker gives a thumbs up around 1 A.M. a hour past a strike deadline imposed by Unifor November 4, 2016. No news was good news for the plant workers as Unifor and Integram (Magna) were still in negotiations for a collective agreement.

Integram Seating Windsor worker gives a thumbs up around 1 A.M. a hour past a strike deadline imposed by Unifor November 4, 2016. No news was good news for the plant workers as Unifor and Integram (Magna) were still in negotiations for a collective agreement.

Integram Seating Windsor workers on their break around 1 A.M. a hour past a strike deadline imposed by Unifor Local 444 November 4, 2016. "Nobody said anything, a normal day," said one of the workers who did not release his name. Unifor and Integram were still in negotiations for a collective agreement into the early morning hours.

Integram Seating Windsor workers on their break around 1 A.M. a hour past a strike deadline imposed by Unifor Local 444 November 4, 2016. “Nobody said anything, a normal day,” said one of the workers who did not release his name. Unifor and Integram were still in negotiations for a collective agreement into the early morning hours.

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'There's no judgment': Horses helping teens in new Trillium grant for Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association

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A few years ago Christina Pacitti needed a place to be distracted from the difficulties of her young life.

She found it grooming a Shetland pony named Bella and then horses at the Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association.

“I like how there’s no judgment,” the 19-year-old from LaSalle said Friday. “They just love you when you’re grooming them and taking care of them.”

For decades the Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association has given children and adults with disabilities and special needs the opportunity to ride horses. Now it wants to help more teens like Pacitti develop social and emotional skills by caring for horses and working with volunteers and staff at the 72-acre complex near McGregor.

Violet Muscat, left, and Christina Pacitti groom Wendy at the Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association near McGregor on Oct. 28, 2016. WETRA received a $221,900 Trillium Grant.

Violet Muscat, left, and Christina Pacitti groom Wendy at the Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association near McGregor on Oct. 28, 2016. WETRA received a $221,900 Trillium Grant.

The association is one of four Windsor-Essex groups that got the bulk of $1 million in grants announced recently through the Ontario Trillium Foundation for Essex County, Chatham-Kent and Lambton County.

The riding association is getting a $221,900 grant.

“Complete elation,” managing director Becky Mills said Friday of the funding announcement.

Mills said the money will help 175 youths aged 15 to 29 in the next three years. They could be teens with struggles at home or ones who have dropped out of school. Much of the money will go to transportation to get at-risk youth to the rural site. The hope is the horses, miniature donkey and pot-bellied pig will help young people find a sense of purpose as they feed the animals and learn to groom and saddle the horses. 

Pacitti, who had never ridden a horse or seen one up close, smiles more these days, is taking the courses she needs to complete her high school education and wants to be an art therapist. Mills said Pacitti created her own day camp lessons this summer where she had groups of children making a quilt or listening to her stories and imagining they were at a circus. Being around the horses and people has helped her become less introverted.

“We see a place for her here. She really does shine,” Mills said.

The other Windsor, Essex County, Chatham-Kent and Sarnia groups receiving Trillium grants include:

  • The Leamington District Chamber of Commerce is getting a $75,000 grant to study the feasibility of creating a Leamington Greenhouse Centre of Excellence to help train people and promote careers in the large greenhouse sector.
  • Community Living Essex County is receiving a $164,900 grant for almost three years to offer more free exercise training to adults with autism spectrum disorder and an intellectual disability. 
  • Financial Fitness in Windsor will receive a $190,000 grant over three years to offer additional financial literacy workshops and personal coaching for low-income earners.
  • In Chatham-Kent, the Children’s Treatment Centre Foundation will receive $286,700 over three years to hire an additional co-ordinator for a program that helps youths with special needs.
  • Sarnia Lambton Rebound will use its $63,500 grant to create a one-stop, multi-service location helping young people develop strong emotional and social skills.

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WINDSOR, ON. OCTOBER 28, 2016. -- Violet Muscat (left) and Christina Pacitti groom Wendy at the Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association near McGregor on Friday, October 28, 2016. WETRA received a $221,900 Trillium Grant. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / WINDSOR STAR)

WINDSOR, ON. OCTOBER 28, 2016. — Violet Muscat (left) and Christina Pacitti groom Wendy at the Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association near McGregor on Friday, October 28, 2016. WETRA received a $221,900 Trillium Grant. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / WINDSOR STAR)

WINDSOR, ON. OCTOBER 28, 2016. -- Violet Muscat grooms Wendy at the Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association near McGregor on Friday, October 28, 2016. WETRA received a $221,900 Trillium Grant. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / WINDSOR STAR)

WINDSOR, ON. OCTOBER 28, 2016. — Violet Muscat grooms Wendy at the Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association near McGregor on Friday, October 28, 2016. WETRA received a $221,900 Trillium Grant. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / WINDSOR STAR)

WINDSOR, ON. OCTOBER 28, 2016. -- Violet Muscat (right) and Christina Pacitti groom Wendy at the Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association near McGregor on Friday, October 28, 2016. WETRA received a $221,900 Trillium Grant. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / WINDSOR STAR)

WINDSOR, ON. OCTOBER 28, 2016. — Violet Muscat (right) and Christina Pacitti groom Wendy at the Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association near McGregor on Friday, October 28, 2016. WETRA received a $221,900 Trillium Grant. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / WINDSOR STAR)

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Windsor unemployment rate falls to 5.3 per cent

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Windsor is bucking the national trend with an unemployment rate that’s among the lowest in the country and full-time job numbers that have increased in virtually every sector, according the country’s monthly labour statistics survey.

The unemployment rate dropped to 5.3 per cent in October, surpassing September’s 5.7 per cent rate, which was the lowest in 15 years, according to Friday’s report by Statistics Canada.

The national unemployment rate remained unchanged at seven per cent from September to October. The rate also remained unchanged in Ontario, holding steady at 6.6 per cent.

Seventy-seven per cent of the 14,000 jobs that were created in the Windsor Census Metropolitan Area (comprised of Windsor, Amherstburg, LaSalle, Tecumseh and Lakeshore) between October 2015 and October 2016 were full-time, according to the government agency. Nationally, the scene was reversed. Of the 140,000 jobs created year over year, 88 per cent were part-time, Andrew Fields, a labour force analyst with Statistics Canada, said.

The Windsor area jobs came in every sector. There were 2,000 more jobs in manufacturing, 3,700 in wholesale and retail, 3,600 in accommodation and food service, 2,500 in public administration, 2,200 in educational services, 2,300 in health care and social assistance and 2,000 in construction. There was a decrease of about 1,900 jobs in information, culture and recreational services.

Fields said about 5,500 of the 14,000 new jobs over the past year were for young people between the ages of 15 and 24. “Pretty much all those were full-time jobs.”

Heather Gregg, manager of employer engagement at Workforce Windsor Essex, said a September survey of about 70 local employers showed that companies are in hiring mode. Some of the key findings were: 73 per cent of the organizations hired new employees during the last three months, most for full time roles; 57 per cent indicated there were staff departures over the past three months; 59 per cent said they plan to hire in the next three months.

Gregg said the respondents anticipated hiring for technical and trades positions, including machinists, mold designer, toolmaker and welder, but also for positions like project managers, coordinators and director positions. 

Employers are still facing challenges finding workers for “hard to fill” positions that require experience and certain qualifications, Gregg said.

Adam Vasey, director of Pathway to Potential, an organization which has been lobbying local employers to institute what it calls a “living wage,” of at least $14.15/hour without benefits and $13.10/hour with benefits, said he sees a lot of positives in the local economy. The group announced this week that Windsor-Essex holds the top spot as the region with the highest number of living wage employers in the province.

“If you want to ensure our communities are strong, you have to make sure people are making enough money to meet their basic needs,” Vasey said. “A living wage is good for employees, employers and the community.”

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County holds firm on plan to replace sick plan of striking library workers

November 4, 2016, 3:19 pm
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Essex County administration moved one step closer to implementing a new sick leave plan for all its employee groups with council’s approval of a new collective agreement for office and solid-waste authority workers, said CEO Brian Gregg.

Council approved the four-year deal Wednesday for 48 county workers, giving them two-per-cent raises each year and $1,500 signing bonuses, but replacing the existing sick-leave plan with a new one that will reduce unfunded liability.

“The county, or the corporation, is making an effort to have that sick-leave plan implemented across all its employee groups,” Gregg said. “The fact that we’ve had settlement with other groups doesn’t detract from our intention to try to have that implemented.”

Non-union staff and outside workers already have the plan. Paramedics recently won a ruling from an arbitrator who refused to force the new plan on them.

But 58 county library workers, who have been on strike since June 25, have so far refused to agree to the proposal.

Gregg said the key elements of the new sick leave plan include 60 hours of sick time for full-time staff and a pro-rated amount for part-timers, to cover incidental sick leaves of one to two days.

He said that would work out to eight or nine days on average for a full-time worker and any unused days would be paid out at the end of the year.

Longer sick leaves would be covered by a third-party insurer and would cover 75 per cent of wages, minus a three-day waiting period for illness that would be waived if a worker were hospitalized. Long-term disability would kick in at 105 days.

The library workers’s existing sick leave plan provides 18 sick days per year and unused days can be banked but not cashed out at retirement. Because they don’t often call in sick, library workers have an average of 260 banked days.

Gregg said there are about 850 unionized and 50 administrative workers, across all employee groups, including Sun Parlour Home, EMS, the county’s 14 library branches, inside and outside workers and the solid-waste authority.

The striking library workers say their current plan costs less than the new county plan and they don’t consider themselves county employees because the library system is run by a separate board. The system is fully funded by the county.

“The approach we’ve taken is all our employee groups are underneath or within the corporate umbrella at the county,” Gregg said.

Essex County Library board chairman Richard Meloche said there are no further bargaining dates scheduled.

“We’re here waiting for them to come back and say they are willing to take this plan,” Meloche said.

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Windsor in Pictures: Nov. 4, 2016

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The Zumba Glow 3 Dance Party packed a banquet hall at the Caboto Club Friday evening, Nov. 4, 2016. Proceeds from the event go to T2B paediatric programs.

The Zumba Glow 3 Dance Party packed a banquet hall at the Caboto Club Friday evening, Nov. 4, 2016. Proceeds from the event go to T2B paediatric programs.

The Zumba Glow 3 Dance Party packed a banquet hall at the Caboto Club Friday evening, Nov. 4, 2016. Proceeds from the event go to T2B paediatric programs.

The Zumba Glow 3 Dance Party packed a banquet hall at the Caboto Club Friday evening, Nov. 4, 2016. Proceeds from the event go to T2B paediatric programs.

The Zumba Glow 3 Dance Party packed a banquet hall at the Caboto Club Friday evening, Nov. 4, 2016. Proceeds from the event go to T2B paediatric programs.

The Zumba Glow 3 Dance Party packed a banquet hall at the Caboto Club Friday evening, Nov. 4, 2016. Proceeds from the event go to T2B paediatric programs.

The Zumba Glow 3 Dance Party packed a banquet hall at the Caboto Club Friday evening, Nov. 4, 2016. Proceeds from the event go to T2B paediatric programs.

The Zumba Glow 3 Dance Party packed a banquet hall at the Caboto Club Friday evening, Nov. 4, 2016. Proceeds from the event go to T2B paediatric programs.

Bishop Ronald P. Fabbro, centre, and Rev. Patrick Fuerth, pastor of St. Michael's Parish, arrive for the dedication of new St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Leamington Friday. The parish broke ground in July 2015 on the $10 million building on Elliott Street. It replaces the former St. Michael’s church building and St. Joseph’s Church.

Bishop Ronald P. Fabbro, centre, and Rev. Patrick Fuerth, pastor of St. Michael’s Parish, arrive for the dedication of new St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Leamington Friday. The parish broke ground in July 2015 on the $10 million building on Elliott Street. It replaces the former St. Michael’s church building and St. Joseph’s Church.

Greg Tremblay, 57, is pictured in front of his home at 3252 Riberdy Rd., Nov. 4, 2016. Tremblay's home was damaged in this summer's tornado and he's now having issues with his insurance provider.

Greg Tremblay, 57, is pictured in front of his home at 3252 Riberdy Rd., Nov. 4, 2016. Tremblay’s home was damaged in this summer’s tornado and he’s now having issues with his insurance provider.

Holy Names principal Patrick Hickson cleans up in the cafeteria Friday in an effort to keep the high school clean during the current support staff strike.

Holy Names principal Patrick Hickson cleans up in the cafeteria Friday in an effort to keep the high school clean during the current support staff strike.

Holy Names Catholic High School principal Patrick Hickson, right, speaks with students while making this rounds Friday. Hickson and other administrators are working to keep the school clean during the current support staff strike.

Holy Names Catholic High School principal Patrick Hickson, right, speaks with students while making this rounds Friday. Hickson and other administrators are working to keep the school clean during the current support staff strike.

Holy Names principal Patrick Hickson makes his rounds Friday in an effort to keep the high school clean during the current support staff strike.

Holy Names principal Patrick Hickson makes his rounds Friday in an effort to keep the high school clean during the current support staff strike.

Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare and Bell Media launched their annual anti-bullying campaign on Friday, November 4, 2016, at the Tayfour campus. Brooke Sebben, 8, speaks during the event.

Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare and Bell Media launched their annual anti-bullying campaign on Friday, November 4, 2016, at the Tayfour campus. Brooke Sebben, 8, speaks during the event.

Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare and Bell Media launched their annual anti-bullying campaign on Friday, November 4, 2016, at the Tayfour campus. Tamara Kowalska, Windsor Youth Centre executive director, speaks during the event.

Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare and Bell Media launched their annual anti-bullying campaign on Friday, November 4, 2016, at the Tayfour campus. Tamara Kowalska, Windsor Youth Centre executive director, speaks during the event.

Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare and Bell Media launched their annual anti-bullying campaign on Friday, November 4, 2016, at the Tayfour campus in. Janice Kaffer, Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare president and CEO and her grandchildren Courtney Prentice, 2, and Allie Prentice, 6, are shown during the event.

Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare and Bell Media launched their annual anti-bullying campaign on Friday, November 4, 2016, at the Tayfour campus in. Janice Kaffer, Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare president and CEO and her grandchildren Courtney Prentice, 2, and Allie Prentice, 6, are shown during the event.

WINDSOR, ONTARIO - NOVEMBER 4, 2016 - The City of Windsor held a media conference on Friday, November 4, 2016, to highlight the commemorative tulip planting that will take place throughout the city. The red and white tulips will commemorate Canada's 150th anniversary and the city's 125th. Lance Pratt and Payton Veilleux, members of the Mayor's Youth Leadership Team plant tulips in the Piazza Udine at the Dieppe Park. (DAN JANISSE/Windsor Star) (For story by Trevor Wilhelm)

WINDSOR, ONTARIO – NOVEMBER 4, 2016 – The City of Windsor held a media conference on Friday, November 4, 2016, to highlight the commemorative tulip planting that will take place throughout the city. The red and white tulips will commemorate Canada’s 150th anniversary and the city’s 125th. Lance Pratt and Payton Veilleux, members of the Mayor’s Youth Leadership Team plant tulips in the Piazza Udine at the Dieppe Park. (DAN JANISSE/Windsor Star) (For story by Trevor Wilhelm)

Mayor Drew Dilkens plants a tulip in the Piazza Udine at the Dieppe Park on Friday, November 4, 2016, to highlight the commemorative tulip planting that will take place throughout the city marking Canada's 150th and the city's 125th anniversaries.

Mayor Drew Dilkens plants a tulip in the Piazza Udine at the Dieppe Park on Friday, November 4, 2016, to highlight the commemorative tulip planting that will take place throughout the city marking Canada’s 150th and the city’s 125th anniversaries.

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Windsor Weekend in Pictures: Nov. 5-6, 2016

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Windsor Star photographer Dax Melmer covered the city and county this weekend. Check out the gallery.

Adam Ibrahim speaks to supporters as he is acclaimed as the Windsor-West PC candidate at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 143, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016.

Adam Ibrahim speaks to supporters as he is acclaimed as the Windsor-West PC candidate at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 143, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016.

Adam Ibrahim, right, meets with supporters as he is acclaimed as the Windsor-West PC candidate at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 143, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016.

Adam Ibrahim, right, meets with supporters as he is acclaimed as the Windsor-West PC candidate at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 143, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016.

Adam Ibrahim, centre, meets with supporters as he is acclaimed as the Windsor-West PC candidate at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 143, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016.

Adam Ibrahim, centre, meets with supporters as he is acclaimed as the Windsor-West PC candidate at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 143, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016.

A full house of supporters listen to Adam Ibrahim as he is acclaimed as the Windsor-West PC candidate at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 143, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016.

A full house of supporters listen to Adam Ibrahim as he is acclaimed as the Windsor-West PC candidate at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 143, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016.

Adam Ibrahim speaks to supporters as he is acclaimed as the Windsor-West PC candidate at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 143, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016.

Adam Ibrahim speaks to supporters as he is acclaimed as the Windsor-West PC candidate at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 143, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016.

A woman records Adam Ibrahim as he speaks to supporters after being acclaimed as the Windsor-West PC candidate at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 143, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016.

A woman records Adam Ibrahim as he speaks to supporters after being acclaimed as the Windsor-West PC candidate at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 143, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016.

Sean Hamilton and Maurice Tousignant, left, play a board game at the Extra Life fundraiser for the Children's Miracle Network at Brimstone Games, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016.

Sean Hamilton and Maurice Tousignant, left, play a board game at the Extra Life fundraiser for the Children’s Miracle Network at Brimstone Games, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016.

Zack Staffell, 16, dressed in summer attire, trains for the upcoming Athletics Ontario Cross Country Championships at Malden Park, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016. Staffell, from London, is in town for a University of Windsor open house.

Zack Staffell, 16, dressed in summer attire, trains for the upcoming Athletics Ontario Cross Country Championships at Malden Park, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016. Staffell, from London, is in town for a University of Windsor open house.

Integram workers vote to ratify a contract at Caesars Windsor, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Integram workers vote to ratify a contract at Caesars Windsor, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Integram workers form a picket line outside the Integram facility on Patillo Road., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Integram workers form a picket line outside the Integram facility on Patillo Road., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Unifor Local 444 president Dino Chiodo discusses the contract rejection by Integram workers at Caesars Windsor, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Unifor Local 444 president Dino Chiodo discusses the contract rejection by Integram workers at Caesars Windsor, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Integram workers vote to ratify a contract at Caesars Windsor, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Integram workers vote to ratify a contract at Caesars Windsor, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Integram workers form a picket line outside the Integram facility on Patillo Road, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016. 57.9% of workers rejected the contract forcing an immediate strike.

Integram workers form a picket line outside the Integram facility on Patillo Road, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016. 57.9% of workers rejected the contract forcing an immediate strike.

Integram workers form a picket line outside the Integram facility on Patillo Road, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016. 57.9% of workers rejected the contract forcing an immediate strike.

Integram workers form a picket line outside the Integram facility on Patillo Road, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016. 57.9% of workers rejected the contract forcing an immediate strike.

Ford employees register to vote to ratify a new contract at the Caboto Club, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Ford employees register to vote to ratify a new contract at the Caboto Club, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Jay Hillis, a Ford employee, speaks to the media after voting to ratify a new contract at the Caboto Club, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Jay Hillis, a Ford employee, speaks to the media after voting to ratify a new contract at the Caboto Club, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

A Ford employee votes on ratification of a new contract at the Caboto Club, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

A Ford employee votes on ratification of a new contract at the Caboto Club, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

A Ford employee votes on ratification of a new contract at the Caboto Club, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

A Ford employee votes on ratification of a new contract at the Caboto Club, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

The Remembrance Day Parade hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion took place Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016 in downtown Windsor.

The Remembrance Day Parade hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion took place Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016 in downtown Windsor.

The Remembrance Day Parade hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion took place Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016 in downtown Windsor.

The Remembrance Day Parade hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion took place Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016 in downtown Windsor.

The Remembrance Day Parade hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion took place Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016 in downtown Windsor.

The Remembrance Day Parade hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion took place Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016 in downtown Windsor.

The Remembrance Day Parade hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion took place Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016 in downtown Windsor.

The Remembrance Day Parade hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion took place Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016 in downtown Windsor.

The Remembrance Day Parade hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion took place Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016 in downtown Windsor.

The Remembrance Day Parade hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion took place Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016 in downtown Windsor.

The Remembrance Day Parade hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion took place Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016 in downtown Windsor.

The Remembrance Day Parade hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion took place Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016 in downtown Windsor.

The Remembrance Day Parade hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion took place Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016 in downtown Windsor.

The Remembrance Day Parade hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion took place Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016 in downtown Windsor.

The Remembrance Day Parade hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion took place Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016 in downtown Windsor.

The Remembrance Day Parade hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion took place Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016 in downtown Windsor.

Windsor's Gabriel Vilardi, left, takes a shot on net against the Barrie Colts at the WFCU Centre, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Windsor’s Gabriel Vilardi, left, takes a shot on net against the Barrie Colts at the WFCU Centre, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Windsor's Jerimiah Addison, left, battles Barrie's Kevin Labanc for the puck in OHL action at the WFCU Centre, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Windsor’s Jerimiah Addison, left, battles Barrie’s Kevin Labanc for the puck in OHL action at the WFCU Centre, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Windsor's Logan Brown reaches to gain control of the puck against the Barrie Colts at the WFCU Centre, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Windsor’s Logan Brown reaches to gain control of the puck against the Barrie Colts at the WFCU Centre, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

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OPP cracks down on aggressive drivers in Highway 3 initiative

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Provincial police laid 35 charges over the weekend during a crackdown against aggressive drivers on Highway 3.

Essex County OPP conducted the blitz on Saturday.

Police said officers charged two people with stunt driving after catching them doing more than 50 km/h over the speed limit.

Three others were charged with driving while under suspension. Police also had several cars towed from the area.

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Windsor in Pictures: Nov. 7, 2016

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

Medals on the jacket of veteran Art Anderson,

Medals on the jacket of veteran Art Anderson,

Portrait of Art Anderson, 98, who is an RCAF WWII veteran and POW. Anderson has been volunteering of for the Poppy Drive for the Legion for many years.

Portrait of Art Anderson, 98, who is an RCAF WWII veteran and POW. Anderson has been volunteering of for the Poppy Drive for the Legion for many years.

Second World War veteran Art Anderson, 98, shakes hands with members of the public at the Zehrs grocery store on Dougall Avenue in Windsor. Anderson has been volunteering for the Poppy Drive for the Legion for many years.

Second World War veteran Art Anderson, 98, shakes hands with members of the public at the Zehrs grocery store on Dougall Avenue in Windsor. Anderson has been volunteering for the Poppy Drive for the Legion for many years.

Art Anderson, 98, is a Royal Canadian Air Force veteran who flew missions over Europe during the Second World War. The former navigator and prisoner of war has been volunteering for the Poppy Drive for the Legion for many years.

Art Anderson, 98, is a Royal Canadian Air Force veteran who flew missions over Europe during the Second World War. The former navigator and prisoner of war has been volunteering for the Poppy Drive for the Legion for many years.

Art Anderson, 98, holds a photo of his air crew from the Second World War.

Art Anderson, 98, holds a photo of his air crew from the Second World War.

The sun rises behind the trees in the Alexander Park in Windsor, Ont. on Monday, Nov. 7, 2016, burning off heavy fog that forced the cancellation of school buses in the county.

The sun rises behind the trees in the Alexander Park in Windsor, Ont. on Monday, Nov. 7, 2016, burning off heavy fog that forced the cancellation of school buses in the county.

Erin Malone-Walls, left, and Kim Gosling, both campus ministers with the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board, are shown on the picket line on Nov. 7, 2016, at St. Joseph's Catholic high school in Windsor.

Erin Malone-Walls, left, and Kim Gosling, both campus ministers with the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board, are shown on the picket line on Nov. 7, 2016, at St. Joseph’s Catholic high school in Windsor.

Kim Gosling, left, and Erin Malone-Walls, both campus ministers with the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board, are shown on the picket line on Nov. 7, 2016, at St. Joseph's Catholic High School in Windsor,

Kim Gosling, left, and Erin Malone-Walls, both campus ministers with the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board, are shown on the picket line on Nov. 7, 2016, at St. Joseph’s Catholic High School in Windsor,

A Windsor Police officer and a firefighter are shown on the scene of a duplex fire at Cataraqui and Pierre in Windsor, ON. on Monday, November 7, 2016.

A Windsor Police officer and a firefighter are shown on the scene of a duplex fire at Cataraqui and Pierre in Windsor, ON. on Monday, November 7, 2016.

A Windsor Police officer and a firefighter are shown on the scene of a duplex fire at Cataraqui and Pierre in Windsor, ON. on Monday, November 7, 2016.

A Windsor Police officer and a firefighter are shown on the scene of a duplex fire at Cataraqui and Pierre in Windsor, ON. on Monday, November 7, 2016.

A cyclist crosses Lauzon Parkway at Tecumseh Road East on Nov. 7, 2016.

A cyclist crosses Lauzon Parkway at Tecumseh Road East on Nov. 7, 2016.

A cyclist crosses Tecumseh Road East at Lauzon Parkway on Nov. 7, 2016.

A cyclist crosses Tecumseh Road East at Lauzon Parkway on Nov. 7, 2016.

Cyclist Ken Nix, 51, crosses Tecumseh Road East at Lauzon Parkway on Nov. 7, 2016.

Cyclist Ken Nix, 51, crosses Tecumseh Road East at Lauzon Parkway on Nov. 7, 2016.

A cyclist crosses Tecumseh Road East at Lauzon Parkway on Nov. 7, 2016. The intersection has been identified as one of the worst for cyclist versus car collisions.

A cyclist crosses Tecumseh Road East at Lauzon Parkway on Nov. 7, 2016. The intersection has been identified as one of the worst for cyclist versus car collisions.

A fence has been put up around the former Abars property at Lauzon Road and Riverside Drive recently. The fence is shown on Nov. 7, 2016.

A fence has been put up around the former Abars property at Lauzon Road and Riverside Drive recently. The fence is shown on Nov. 7, 2016.

Anglers were bunched up on Monday, November 7, 2016 as they took advantage of the unseasonably mild weather near the Sandpoint Beach in Windsor.

Anglers were bunched up on Monday, November 7, 2016 as they took advantage of the unseasonably mild weather near the Sandpoint Beach in Windsor.

Anglers were bunched up on Monday, November 7, 2016 as they took advantage of the unseasonably mild weather near the Sandpoint Beach in Windsor

Anglers were bunched up on Monday, November 7, 2016 as they took advantage of the unseasonably mild weather near the Sandpoint Beach in Windsor

Father Matthew Durham (third from right) from Hospice is presented with a cheque by members of the Knights of Columbus LeRoy Eid, John Swizawski, Michael Agius, Elie Zouein and John P. Semaan (left to right) in Windsor on Monday, November 7, 2016. The local chapters raised $18,453 which was presented to The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County. The Knights of Columbus have been donated to the hospice for 19 years and have donated over $280,000.

Father Matthew Durham (third from right) from Hospice is presented with a cheque by members of the Knights of Columbus LeRoy Eid, John Swizawski, Michael Agius, Elie Zouein and John P. Semaan (left to right) in Windsor on Monday, November 7, 2016. The local chapters raised $18,453 which was presented to The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County. The Knights of Columbus have been donated to the hospice for 19 years and have donated over $280,000.

Father Matthew Durham (third from right) from Hospice is presented with a cheque by members of the Knights of Columbus LeRoy Eid, John Swizawski, Michael Agius, Elie Zouein and John P. Semaan (left to right) in Windsor on Monday, November 7, 2016. The local chapters raised $18,453 which was presented to The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County. The Knights of Columbus have been donated to the hospice for 19 years and have donated over $280,000.

Father Matthew Durham (third from right) from Hospice is presented with a cheque by members of the Knights of Columbus LeRoy Eid, John Swizawski, Michael Agius, Elie Zouein and John P. Semaan (left to right) in Windsor on Monday, November 7, 2016. The local chapters raised $18,453 which was presented to The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County. The Knights of Columbus have been donated to the hospice for 19 years and have donated over $280,000.

Windsor, Ontario. November 07, 2016. Integram Windsor Seating workers with Unifor Local 444 voted 86 percent in favour of new contract at Fogolar Furlan Club Monday November 7, 2016. (NICK BRANCACCIO/Windsor Star)

Windsor, Ontario. November 07, 2016. Integram Windsor Seating workers with Unifor Local 444 voted 86 percent in favour of new contract at Fogolar Furlan Club Monday November 7, 2016. (NICK BRANCACCIO/Windsor Star)

Integram Windsor Seating workers applaud announcement of 86 per cent in favour of new contract at Fogolar Furlan Club on Nov. 7, 2016.

Integram Windsor Seating workers applaud announcement of 86 per cent in favour of new contract at Fogolar Furlan Club on Nov. 7, 2016.

Integram Windsor Seating workers Rob Blunck, left, George Rivas and Wojciech Raczka, right, glance at Unifor Local 444 bargaining report highlights during ratification meeting at Fogolar Furlan Club on Nov. 7, 2016.

Integram Windsor Seating workers Rob Blunck, left, George Rivas and Wojciech Raczka, right, glance at Unifor Local 444 bargaining report highlights during ratification meeting at Fogolar Furlan Club on Nov. 7, 2016.

Integram Windsor Seating workers Moulyvan Lath, left, and Kim Duong were happy campers heading into ratification meeting where Integram workers voted 86 per cent in favour of new contract at Fogolar Furlan Club on Nov. 7, 2016.

Integram Windsor Seating workers Moulyvan Lath, left, and Kim Duong were happy campers heading into ratification meeting where Integram workers voted 86 per cent in favour of new contract at Fogolar Furlan Club on Nov. 7, 2016.

Integram Windsor Seating workers with Unifor Local 444 voted 86 per cent in favour of new contract at Fogolar Furlan Club on Nov. 7, 2016.

Integram Windsor Seating workers with Unifor Local 444 voted 86 per cent in favour of new contract at Fogolar Furlan Club on Nov. 7, 2016.

Lori Newton, of Bike Windsor Essex, discusses the top intersections for cycling collisions at City Council on Nov. 7, 2016.

Lori Newton, of Bike Windsor Essex, discusses the top intersections for cycling collisions at City Council on Nov. 7, 2016.

City councillor Bill Marra is greeted by Sparky during the annual donation night at City Council on Nov. 7, 2016. Councillor Irek Kusmierczyk, left, all other councillors and Mayor Dilkens donated gifts to Sparky's Toy Drive.

City councillor Bill Marra is greeted by Sparky during the annual donation night at City Council on Nov. 7, 2016. Councillor Irek Kusmierczyk, left, all other councillors and Mayor Dilkens donated gifts to Sparky’s Toy Drive.

Mayor Drew Dilkens, left, poses with Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers recipients Jenna Hotham and Andrea Grimes, right, at City Council Monday November 7, 2016. A national award, Sovereign's Medals are given by Governor General of Canada, David Johnston.

Mayor Drew Dilkens, left, poses with Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers recipients Jenna Hotham and Andrea Grimes, right, at City Council Monday November 7, 2016. A national award, Sovereign’s Medals are given by Governor General of Canada, David Johnston.

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WFCU grants scholarships to 33 students

November 8, 2016, 2:15 pm
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Post-secondary study funds for 33 area students just received some serious financial stimulus thanks to the WFCU. 

The Credit Union announced Monday the recipients of its annual Harold Hewitt Scholarship, named for the organization’s long term director who was a passionate supporter of the community.

The award is open to students from JK to Grade 12 and requires applicants to submit a 250 word essay explaining their contribution to the Windsor and Essex Community and how it affected them.

$55,000 was divided among the winners in the form of funds at the WFCU, which will have a value of $2,000 by the time the students enter post-secondary education.

This year marked an increase in the number of recipients and the total amount awarded in scholarships.

“As a financial institution committed to our community, this newly enhanced program truly shows how WFCU invests in our youth,”  Credit union CEO Marty Komsa said.

2016 Harold Hewitt Scholarship winners:

JK – Grade 1 (awarded $1,200.00 scholarship each)

Carter Kipping Grade 1 Academie Ste. Cecile

Connor Goulet JK Essex Public School

Micayla Azzura Vitella Grade 1 St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School

Stella Seguin JK Holy Cross Elementary School

Grades 2-3 (awarded $1,300.00 scholarship each)

Shree Patel Grade 3 Glenwood Public School

Austin Kohuch Grade 2 Southwood Public School

Paisley Rachel Koekstat Grade 3 St. Jules Elementary School

Matthew Hanaka Grade 2 Academie Ste. Cecile

Chloe Wu Grade 2 Academie Ste. Cecile

Grades 4-6 (awarded $1,500.00 scholarship each)

Noah Cherian Grade 6 Academie Ste. Cecile

Avery Nosella Grade 5 Bellewood Public School

Nihaal Dhaliwal Grade 6 Academie Ste. Cecile

Riya Nair Grade 6 Academie Ste. Cecile

Darian Dufour Grade 5 Stella Maris

Xavier Durocher Grade 5 M.A. Caron

Grades 7 – 8 (awarded $1,700.00 scholarship each)

Hannah Malus Grade 7 AcademieSte. Cecile

 Jaxon Nosella Grade 7 Bellewood Public School

Ava Ryan-Soderlund Grade 8 Sandwich West Public School

Olla Hilal Grade 8 AcademieSte. Cecile

Grades 9 – 10 (awarded $1,900 00 scholarship each)

Matthew Randazzo Grade 10 St. Thomas of Villanova High School

Breton MacDougall Grade 10 St. Thomas of Villanova High School

David Hewitt Grade 10 St. Anne’s High School

Liliana DiGesu Grade 10 Holy Names Catholic School

Grades 11 – 12 (awarded $2,000.00 scholarship each)

NathanLeili Grade 12 Kingsville District High School

Abigail Slack-Neves Grade 11 Walkerville Collegiate Institute

Andrew Drury Grade 12 St. Thomas of Villanova High School

Kristen Swaitoschik Grade 11 St. Thomas of Villanova High School

Jeremy John Matthews Grade 12 Vincent Massey Secondary School

Graduates (awarded $2,000.00 scholarship each)

Maria Miceli Graduate of Vincent Massey Secondary School

Mackenzy Metcalfe Graduate of Walkerville Collegiate Institute

Emma Atkin Graduate of Brennan

Laureen Provost Graduate of Holy Names High School

Mikala Malkoun Graduate of Cardinal Carter

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Rutting deer are potentially fatal hazard for drivers, say Essex County OPP

November 8, 2016, 2:52 pm
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November is mating season for deer — and OPP are warning motorists to beware of randy ruminants on Windsor-Essex roadways.

Collisions between automobiles and deer typically peak this time of year across the province. The reason? A period of the mammals’ reproductive cycle known as the rut.

Triggered by the shortening of daylight hours, the rut can last several weeks, during which deer become highly sexually active and much less cautious. Bucks especially grow reckless due to the amplification of their lustful and combative instincts as they compete over sweet does in estrus.

In recognition of the increased potential for vehicle and ungulate encounters, Western Region OPP have some advice for motorists.

Don’t veer for deer

While hitting a deer can be very dangerous, police say swerving to avoid deer is even more dangerous — if not downright fatal. Aggressive turning puts both yourself and other motorists at greater risk. OPP advise controlled braking as the only response to a deer in your path.

Deer rush hour

Time of day is a factor in the likelihood of a deer collision. OPP say early morning and evening hours are high times for deer impacts. Keep your eyes particularly peeled if you’re on the road at dawn and dusk.

It’s also important to note that deer often move in herds. If one is visible, chances are high there are others nearby — or even immediately following.

Scan the horizon

White-tailed deer are capable of running speeds of 75 km/h. If you don’t see them until they’re upon you, it will be too late to react. OPP advise drivers to scan the horizon for deer on the road, and also scan ditches for deer waiting to burst out.

See the signs

Deer crossing signs are put up for a reason. They’re not for the deer — they’re for you. If you see one, be conscious of the fact that you are in an area that deer are known to frequent. OPP ask drivers to heed these signs and slow down.

Who’s counting?

According to the Ministry of Transportation for Ontario, roughly 14,000 collisions involving wildlife occur on the province’s roadways every year. That works out to a collision every 38 minutes. The annual total has been on the rise since 1999, and it’s been speculated that many more incidents go unreported.

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A beautiful buck hangs out at Windsor's Ojibway Park in this 2015 file photo.

A beautiful buck hangs out at Windsor’s Ojibway Park in this 2015 file photo.

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Soaring hydro rates hurting farmers, Liberals made a mess of hydro system, says Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath

November 9, 2016, 6:23 am
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Kingsville dairy farmer Bernard Nelson spent $25,000 on energy-saving equipment to slash his hydro usage by 25 per cent and yet his electricity bills haven’t gone down.

“It’s not set up to help agriculture at all,” Nelson told Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath Tuesday at the Arner Stop coffee shop.

Horwath told farmers to hang on until the 2018 election when she says the NDP party would, if elected, make hydro and getting rates down its first priority.

For now, the NDP will continue to fight against the privatization of Hydro One and push to get HST off hydro bills. Premier Kathleen Wynne and the Liberals have made a mess of the electricity system, Horwath said.

Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath is shown with local dairy farmer Bernard Nelson at the Arner Stop restaurant in Kingsville on Nov. 8, 2016, where they were discussing high hydro rates in the province.

Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath is shown with local dairy farmer Bernard Nelson at the Arner Stop restaurant in Kingsville on Nov. 8, 2016, where they were discussing high hydro rates in the province.

“Instead of making things better, it looks like this premier continues to make things worse and folks are pretty disappointed. There’s a real sense that this Liberal government is headed in the wrong direction and we firmly believe that we need to put people back in the driver seat when it comes to our hydro system,” Horwath told farmers and media Tuesday morning.

Thirty per cent of Hydro One has been sold off and the Liberal government is heading towards 60 per cent, she said. Privatization of Hydro One puts the focus on a return of investment for shareholders, not on affordable rates or expanding the system, she said. 

Greenhouse growers have been waiting for a new hydro line and transformer station in Leamington and there are concerns that Essex County is missing out on investment because of the soaring hydro rates. 

“We’ve been fighting to try to get them to stop any further selloff of Hydro One. Over 80 per cent of the people in this province do not want to see Hydro One sold off,” she said. “Nobody voted for the sale of Hydro One in the last election and the Liberals have gone ahead and done it.”

Residents and businesses are doing what they can to reduce consumption but they aren’t getting enough relief on their bills, she said.

Mark Stannard of Foxland Jerseys Inc., in Kingsville said dairy farmers can’t avoid using electricity to milk cows and cool the milk in off-peak times, especially in the winter rate structure. Farmers don’t get a special rate and the agriculture industry from the grain grower drying corn to a massive greenhouse is struggling with the rising cost of electricity. He said his bills have jumped 25 to 30 per cent.

The morning meeting included Essex MPP Taras Natyshak, Windsor-Tecumseh MPP Percy Hatfield and Windsor West MPP Lisa Gretzky. Natyshak said he gets dozens of calls about rising electricity rates each week.

“We firmly believe this government is on the wrong track and they’re not in any hurry to change direction,” Natyshak said. “With the selloff of Hydro One it’s going to get worse.”

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MPP Taras Natyshak, left, MPP Percy Hatfield, dairy farmer Bernard Nelson, Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath, dairy farmer Mark Stannard and MPP Lisa Gretzky are shown at the Arner Stop restaurant in Kingsville on Nov. 8, 2016, where they were discussing high hydro rates in the province.

MPP Taras Natyshak, left, MPP Percy Hatfield, dairy farmer Bernard Nelson, Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath, dairy farmer Mark Stannard and MPP Lisa Gretzky are shown at the Arner Stop restaurant in Kingsville on Nov. 8, 2016, where they were discussing high hydro rates in the province.

Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath speaks with dairy farmer Mark Stannard at the Arner Stop restaurant in Kingsville on Nov. 8, 2016.

Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath speaks with dairy farmer Mark Stannard at the Arner Stop restaurant in Kingsville on Nov. 8, 2016.

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Jingle Bell run annual kick off to Christmas

November 9, 2016, 7:33 am
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Bob Blair, 81, is not a quitter.

He’s sold cars to Windsor and Essex County drivers for close to 54 years and there’s no talk of retirement. And on Sunday, Nov. 13, he’ll be at the start line helping organize the 22nd annual Jingle Bell run, a race he started.

Blair started running when he was 60 years old and immediately turned his energy toward marathons and within no time had nine under his belt. He also joined Walkers Runners Around County of Essex 20 years ago and used its help to pull off his annual run. Although WRACE is now defunct, members still help time the race for Blair.

“I don’t run anymore but only because I’ve had a triple bypass and doctors don’t think it’s a good idea,” he said. “But I love the running community. They’ve all got a story and they all want to get another story.”

Community Living Essex County is the charity attached to the annual Christmas run, which has grown to almost 1,000 participants over 20 years. The five- and 10-kilometre walk/run has always started and ended in the Ken Knapp parking lot. 

Community Living Essex County supports more than 650 people with intellectual disabilitiesas they develop their capacity to live, learn, work and participate in the community.

The 22nd annual Jingle Bell Run, Walk and Wheel takes place Sunday, Nov. 13 at 9:45 a.m at Ken Knapp Ford in Essex. Check out communitylivingessex.org/jingle-bell-run for more information.

ksteele@postmedia.com

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Dozens of charges laid against two people accused of Essex crime spree

November 9, 2016, 1:07 pm
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OPP have laid dozens of charges against an Amherstburg man and a Windsor woman accused of a short-lived crime spree in the Town of Essex.

Joseph Hanlon, 27, of Amherstburg, and Brittney Michos, 28, of Windsor, face a combined total of 33 charges following their arrests on Nov. 5.

The crimes occurred during the early morning hours of Nov. 5. According to provincial police, a Ford Focus was stolen from a residence on Morton Avenue in Essex.

Several other vehicles in Essex were entered, with the culprits taking credit cards and other valuables.

The Essex County OPP street crime unit investigated. Within a few hours of the crimes taking place, two suspects were identified and located in Amherstburg. They were found in the stolen vehicle.

Hanlon faces: seven counts of possession of stolen property with a value under $5,000; one count of possession of stolen property with a value over $5,000; one count of breaking and entering; six counts of theft from a motor vehicle with a value under $5,000; two counts of unlawful use of a credit card; one count of theft of a motor vehicle.

Michos faces: five counts of possession of stolen property a value under $5,000; one count of possession of stolen property with a value over $5,000; one count of breaking and entering; five counts of theft from a motor vehicle with a value under $5,000; two counts of unlawful use of a credit card; one count of theft of a motor vehicle.

As a result of the arrests, police seized a quantity of property believed to be stolen. The items still need to be identified and claimed. Any residents of Morton Avenue in Essex who have noticed they are missing things from their vehicles are asked to contact Essex County OPP at 519-723-2491.

dchen@postmedia.com

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