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Photo by Grace Bauer The honoured guests at Night to Shine were escorted down the red carpet by their prom date.

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Fibre optic internet means no data caps Dawn Gray Converged Citizen Staff Local internet provider MNSi Telcom is upgrading its service to allow for faster speeds, lower prices and no data caps for customers.

MNSi Telecom expects to invest $35 million in the gradual installation of the new cutting edge fibre optic cables.

The fibre service will provide

internet speeds up to one gigabyte per second, download speeds of 940 megabytes per second and upload speeds of 100 megabytes per second.

According to Cybera, a notfor-profit technical agency, the average Canadian download speed is 30.3 megabytes per second and the average upload speed is 7.6 megabytes per second.

The new technology will allow for lower prices for

many data packages by up to $50 per month and for bandwidth caps to be removed. All MNSi customer accounts are now considered to have unlimited data and will no longer see overage fees.

Clayton Zekelman, president and owner of MNSi, said any customer who uses the internet in these new fibre areas will benefit from the upgrades.

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content from Netflix, YouTube and other high bandwidth sources will appreciate the improved video quality and stability that fibre optic internet offers,” said Zekelman.

As customer needs have increased, the decision to construct a fibre optic network was based on the fact that service provided on a

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FROM DATA PAGE 1 copper telephone line is limited, according to Zekelman.

The actual cables that run underground and along streets do not need to be changed during this transition - just the optical equipment on either end.

“As the equipment becomes less expensive and customer demand increase, the network will be able to handle the growth,” said Zekelman.

Fibre optic internet uses technology which allows for information to be sent through cables and optical equipment using small, flexible strands of glass which transmit pulses of light. The light forms an electromagnetic carrier wave that

is able to transfer information.

This allows data to be sent faster over greater distances.

“Our approach is to find ways to make higher speeds more cost effective and drive down the cost of providing faster service through volume,” said Zekelman.

The transition has already begun across the city, starting with around 20,000 homes and businesses.

Dave Hartleib, manager of underground construction for MNSi, said customers will notice the difference in speed from the new service as soon as the equipment cables have been installed.

“It’s so much faster than what anybody else can provide right now through copper cable,” said Hartleib. “The intent is to cover Windsor

completely with fibre optic.

It’s a long procedure but we endeavour to finish as quickly as possible.”

Zekelman said compared to traditional internet service providers, there are fewer fibre optic based internet providers on the market. Fibre optic networks are mainly available in large cities but not in many smaller cities and neighborhoods. According to Zekelman, that footprint is expanding.

The fibre roll-out is MNSi’s largest infrastructure improvement project since the company opened in 1995. The ongoing work will continue to be done throughout different neighbourhoods over the next few years and the plan is to cover as much of the city as possible by 2020.

Sales drop on Valentine's Day Joy Chen Converged Citizen Staff Some Windsor businesses are reporting weak sales on their Valentine’s Day specials.

The owner of Janette Florist, Brandy Sullivan, said sales this year are not as good as last year, but roses were still in high demand on Valentine’s Day. Part of the issue was higher prices this year.

“A lot of flowers in a short period of time cost more to grow so they are a little up in price,” said Sullivan.

St. Clair College student Ryan Jones said the cost is too high.

“I can’t believe how

expensive roses are on Valentine’s Day said Jones.

Eighty dollars for 12 roses, at this price you can buy a ring or a necklace.”

Other people think the timing of Valentine’s Day may have affected sales since it fell on a Tuesday, not the weekend.

There is also some evidence that a lot of people do not celebrate Valentine’s Day at all.

According to a 2015 survey by digital coupons website RetailMeNot.ca, 78 per cent of Canadians feel Valentine’s Day is an overrated occasion. In 2016 a survey of more than 1,500 Canadians found 66 per

cent of respondents were planning to spend less money on Valentine’s Day than they did last year.

Casa Chavela a store of exotic fair-trade goods from over 40 countries, has been operating in downtown Windsor for 31 years.

Owner Liz Munsterhjelm does not expect an increase in sales around this time of year.

“For my business, Valentine’s Day is not really special. It’s not a big deal for me, not like Christmas.

Many people come here to buy all kinds of gifts for their family members (on a regular basis),” said Munsterhjelm.

Photo by Kurlis Mati Kyle Bondy, co-owner of Anchor Coffee House stands in front of the cafe bar

Kurlis Mati Converged Citizen Staff A Windsor couple has brought their coffee shop franchise downtown.

Kyle and Rachel Bondy wanted to expand Anchor Coffee House, from Huron Church Road. The new location opened on Ouellette Avenue a week ago.

Kyle Bondy says the name “Anchor” came from their passion for a nautical theme.

“This has always been a long term goal for us. It was something my wife and I had in common,” said Bondy. “We both had a similar dream to open a coffee shop.”

The Bondys had a stand at the Downtown Windsor Farmer’s Market three years ago but decided to go with their business.

“We had a business plan and

it worked out for us. We struggled with money for a little but were able to make it work,” said Rachel.

Anchor Coffee House offers coffee from all over the world.

It also serves sandwiches, salads and a variety of baked goods.

“We source different espressos from different coffee roasters from all over the world,” said Bondy.

Erica Thibodeau, a customer at Anchor, says the main reason she comes to the cafe is the environment.

“I love the atmosphere. It's very welcoming,” said Thibodeau.”You can come here and read, or talk with new people. It's a great place to hang out.”

Anchor Coffee House is open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Panhandlers causing problems for business owners

Photo by Barry Hazlehurst Ben Bryant sittingg on his usual spot on Ouellette and Par.

Barry Hazlehurst Converged Citizen Staff Many Windsor business owners see panhandlers as a problem and often need to phone police when customers are bothered.

Katherine Wu, owner of the Downtown Smoke Shop in Windsor, said many panhandlers become a nuisance when

plaints from business owners.

It’s mostly passersby that tell me to get lost or get a job,” said Bryant.

Bryant said that he has learned not to ask for change in front of businesses but knows many other panhandlers do.

Nina Lucier is an employee at Ray and Kim’s Convenience. She said she has had to occasionally contact

“I just ask them politely to move away from the front of my store if things get out of hand.”

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asking customers for spare change.

“I understand why they do what they do but some scare away my customers,” said Wu. “I just ask them politely to move away from the front of my store if things get out of hand.”

Wu said most panhandlers are polite and move on when asked.

Ben Bryant, a long-time resident and panhandler in Windsor, earns about $50 on a good day. He said most busiz “I do not really get any com-

police regarding panhandlers.

“Some will not even move away from the front of the store when asked,” said Lucier. “Many business owners in the city are getting fed up with them.”

Lucier said she feels some customers may be reluctant to come to the store if they see a panhandler out front.

“As long as you are not being aggressive with people and respect business owners, panhandlers should not have a problem in Windsor,” said Bryant.

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ONVERGED CITIZEN The Vagina Monologues empowers women Nantanaa Mutharasu Converged Citizen Staff Women around the world have two things in common: their vaginas and likelihood of experiencing sexual assault at least once in their lifetime.

The University of Windsor’s law students took the issue to centre stage and presented The Vagina Monologues at the Capitol Theatre Feb. 15.

The Vagina Monologues is an international phenomenon created by Eve Ensler, a Tony Award winning playwright, performer and activist. She is also the founder of V-day, a global movement to end violence against women and girls around the world.

“By end of tonight you will be used to the word vagina because you will be hearing it about 7000 times,” said host Dina Finkelshtein during her introduction.

SHINE PAGE 1 Grace Bauer Converged Citizen Staff Individuals with special needs walked down the red carpet at what was, for most, the only prom they ever experienced.

Almost 100 adults and young people with varying physical and developmental disabilities attended Night to Shine at Western Secondary School Feb. 10. The event was hosted by the Gathering Church Windsor but was headed up by the Tim Tebow Foundation which hosted over 350 Night to Shine events in 50 states and 11 countries.

This year is the first time Canada made it onto that list.

Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow founded the Tim Tebow Foundation “to bring faith, hope and love to those needing a brighter day in their darkest hour of need,” according to his website. His organization not only sponsors Night to Shine but many other projects as well.

Patty Leno is the pastor’s wife at the Gathering Church and is head coordinator for the Night to Shine.

“I applied to the Tim Tebow Foundation and they accepted

Directed by Tori-Lee Jenkins, this year’s spotlight is on violence in the workplace for women.

“One in every three women experience sexual assault,” said Carol Branget, a social worker at the Sexual Assault Crisis Centre.

Branget said that it is important for parents to empower their children from an early age about their body and to not let anyone touch their body without their consent.

She adds that speaking about sexuality is still a taboo topic in modern society and this play gives a platform for women to speak up.

“It’s meant to be an empowering show for women,” said Branget. “There are some funny parts to it but it also touches upon those raw, painful events around assault and abuse and I do think it gives women an opportunity to have a dialogue about that.”

The play consisted of 17 scenes, performed by women.

It received a standing ovation and boasted record-breaking ticket sales.

“We definitely made more than last year,” said Anchal Bhatia, chair of The Vagina Monologues. “Last year we made $6,300 and this year we made around $10,000.”

The money raised will benefit sexual assault organizations. Ninety per cent of the proceeds will go to the Sexual Assault Crisis Centre and the rest will go to the broader VDay campaign.

“It will go toward enhancing services for our clients,” said Branget.

Sexual assault is a serious crime and the Sexual Assault Crisis Centre has been striving to prevent sexual assault in the region. They also offer a 24hour Crisis Line at (519)2539667.

us. Night to Shine only happens through churches because he wants people to know the love of God,” said Leno. “[The event is on] Valentine's Day weekend because it’s the weekend of love. He said that he wants people to know that God loves them. He created them in His image and that they are created perfectly in His image.”

Leno said they started planning the event in late November and have been working very hard with her committee of 14 people and their sub-committees. There were over 150 volunteers at Friday’s event.

“We have a daughter with special needs. My husband was doing some reading one day and he kind of stumbled on an article that Tim Tebow had posted about Night to Shine,” said Leno. “He gathered a few of us together and said ‘what do you think? Do you think we could do this in our church?’ and we said yeah, we could do this. We took it to the church and showed them the video from the Tim Tebow Foundation and immediately 30 people volunteered to be part of it.”

Each one of the honoured guests were paired up with a volunteer to be their “buddy”

or date.

Jake Tesche attended the event as one of those dates.

“I go to the Gathering church so I’ve known the Lenos for a long time,” said Teschke.

“Patty approached me and asked me to be her daughter’s date and I said I would be honoured.”

Each buddy was given information about their guest and their guest’s disability so their experience could be tailored to them. The volunteers spent the night with their honoured guest, from a short limo ride to the middle of the dance floor.

Organizations like New Beginnings, Christian Horizons and Community Living were contacted about the event several months ago and that is how many of the guests were able to come.

Dominic Vachon attended the event as one of the honoured guests through Christian Horizons and said he had a great time.

“We got king and queen hats.

I put it in my room,” said Vachon.

The guests had the option to enjoy some food, dance, get their photo taken and even sing some karaoke. Smiles were seen at every corner and it was clear that it was their “night to shine.”

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Black history is local history

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Mayra Lacayo Converged Citizen Staff Windsorites are learning about black history.

The Windsor Public Library and the Essex County branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society held a meeting in honour of Black History Month with guest speaker Irene Moore Davis.

Moore Davis is a Canadian historian and contributor to research and teaching Black History in Windsor and Essex County.

The meeting covered the history of many American slaves who came to Windsor-Essex through the Underground Railroad. looking for freedom.

Because if it thousands of slaves were able to escape.

The Underground Railroad movement started before 1780. The American slaves followed the North Star on the Underground Railroad to find freedom in Ontario.

They used railroad terms as code words. The people who helped slaves escape were called “conductors” and fleeing refugees were called “passengers” or “cargo.” Places to rest were called “stations.”

Singing was used by slaves as a tradition from Africa.

Singing served many purposes such as providing rhythm for repetitive manual work, inspiration and motivation. Songs were also used as tools to remember and communicate since the majority of slaves could not read. Songs used biblical references and analogies of biblical people, places and stories comparing them to their own struggles as a slave.

For example, “being bound

Photo by Kaitlynn Kenney Bob Williams, holds pamphlets at the Windsor Pride office Downtown Windsor on Feb. 14.

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Photo by Mayra Lacayo The Windsor Public Library held a meeting on Black History Month and learning more about local African Canadian Heritage. for the land of Canaan” for slave owners could mean ready to die and go to heaven, but to a slave it meant ready to go to Canada.

Moore Davis told the audience those who came here stayed near the border to find family members and also find jobs in areas like Windsor, Amherstburg and ChathamKent. More than nine per cent of the Windsor population was of African descent in 1828. Amherstburg had 100 black people living there. In 1835 white people were wary of about black people living in their community so they petitioned Upper Canada to leave troops at Fort Malden so they would not be left defenseless against black residents. In August of 1833, slavery was abolished throughout all British colonies by the Imperial Act which became effective in August 1834.

“During Black History month we most acknowledge the pivotal people of African

descent and the role they have made in Canada since the 14oos,” said Moore Davis.

During the era of the Underground Railroad any federal marshal who did not arrest a runaway slave could be fined $1,000.The runaways would be arrested and stripped of all civil rights.

Marie Charbonneau is a Windsor-Essex County Branch member of the Ontario Genealogical Society, said she believes the meeting is a good opportunity for members to research and provide guidance to all those hoping to learn more about the genealogical roots of the area.

“When you are doing research you can follow a family for quite some time and learn more about them,” said Charbonneau.

If you want to learn more about Black Canadians in Windsor and surrounding areas visit their website amherstburgfreedom.org.

Bob Williams holds pamphlets at the Windsor Pride office downtown Windsor on Feb. 14.

As diversity grows in the LGBTIQ community, knowledge grows in the Windsor Police Service.

The announcement from Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders saying his force will not participate in this year’s Pride Parade has made headlines around Ontario. In contrast, Windsor Police Services are working closely with the LGBTIQ community to grow in strength, taking new diversity classes.

Steve Betteridge, public information officer at WPS, said their relationship with the Windsor community is very strong.

“We have an excellent relationship with the LGBTIQ community. We are often invited to attend functions they are involved in. Our recruiting and diversity officers reach out to all communities,” said Betteridge. “We strive to reflect our community.”

Windsor police also participate in the Windsor Pride Fest Parade each year.

“We are traditionally invited and anticipate to have contact with this year’s organizers as well,” said Betteridge.

Bob Williams, consultant and executive director of Windsor Pride also believes they have a healthy working relationship with police services.

“Windsor Police Services has been a very important ally to the (LGBTIQ) community and they provide a great amount of insight to us as we do to them,” said Williams.

He said the police force has been taking steps to instruct new officers in diversity training.

“Soon the entire staff will be participating in a diversity training program that we offer and also offer throughout the community,” said Williams.

“Four to five thousand people have already taken this program over the years.”

Williams also said the community is always changing and the efforts of the police services have been accommodating to them.

“We have not had any disappointments with police services,” said Williams.“We’re all in this together. The important thing is that we do it well, we do it together and we don't leave anyone behind.”

Recruitment efforts of the local police services have identified diversity as a priority and bring officers on board who have an understanding of diversity. These efforts have included adding a diversity officer position.

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health & lifestyle New YMCA location off to a great start Nate Hinckley Converged Citizen Staff The Windsor YMCA is benefiting from its move to the city's east side.

The Y moved from its Victoria Avenue location to Central Park Athletics at Central Avenue and Grand Marais in late 2016.

Windsor’s YMCA was founded in 1868. Its early local facilities included a location on Riverside Drive. ln 1926 the Y moved to a new building on Pelissier Street with a gym and pool.

The Y expanded westward to Victoria Avenue. in 1973. The two locations were connected by a tunnel. Twenty years later the Victoria Avenue. side became the main entrance.

Andy Sullivan, general manager at the new location, said they have been able to expand their programs and memberships with the new location.

“We have 43,000 square feet (of space), a brand-new pool and a gorgeous gymnasium,” said Sullivan. “We have family changing rooms and a really nice and clean childminding centre and we have kids’ programs.”

At its peak in the 1980s the Y had 3,500 members. Sullivan does not have a current membership number.

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When the YMCA was located on Victoria Avenue, students at the MediaPlex and St. Clair Centre for the Arts had free memberships.

Since the move, students have had to find a new place to work out.

The Windsor International Aquatic Training Centre was chosen following an agreement between the college and the city for students to have free membership.

“We currently have about 380 St. Clair College students who come and are able to use memberships at the fitness centre and or the pool during their academic studies,” said WIATC manager Jen Knights.

The downtown YMCA has

not closed its doors completely. Hugo Vega is general manager of settlement integration and newcomer services at the old location.

He has not seen a drop in the number of people coming to the centre.

“The newcomer programs and community programs are still here at the old location,”said Vega.

The newcomer programs include language and skills training and assistance to access a range of settlement services. There is also a newcomer youth program along with interpretation and translation assistance for anyone who needs it.

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Kyle Arangio and Jordan Morrish with their daughter Sawyer at Riverside Baptist Church.

Julianna Bonnet Converged Citizen Staff J.Lo might say “love don’t cost a thing…” but to others, love can be costly.

While cynics tend to refer to Valentine’s Day as a “Hallmark holiday,” many Canadians enjoy expressing their love with greeting cards, chocolate, roses and other assorted gifts. According to a recent survey done by Walmart Canada, 60 per cent of Canadians were celebrating their Valentine’s Day by shopping for their significant other and planned on spending an average of nearly $200.

“Honestly, I do not spend a lot of money on Valentine’s Day. I would say $100 to $150 at most,” said Jordan Morrish, 21, an employee at Veltri Canada. “We go out for dinner. Dairy Queen is the place we go as a fun tradition that we have started. Neither of us cares about spending money, we just appreciate spending the time together.”

According to WindsorEats.com some of the most popular restaurants on Valentine’s Day include The

City Grill, The Willistead and Sweet Revenge Bake Shop.

“It’s important to celebrate this day, not only because it’s a day of love but it’s a day to show someone how much you care for them. I usually invest in getting as many presents as I can for my significant other.

I buy flowers, jewellery and chocolate, of course. I spend about $200,” said Kyle Arangio, 28, another employee at Veltri Canada.

But nothing can replace love letters. Couples will exchange 190 million greeting cards during Valentine's Day, according to the National Retail Federation.

“My significant other and I went on a nice date in Detroit.

He paid for our toll back and forth which was $20. We do not spend much, under $100.

We value each other’s time and that’s the most important to us,” said Odette Brown, 24, a graduate student from York University.

Whether or not you are one of the Canadians who celebrate Valentine’s Day, there is no denying that J.Lo’s beliefs could be up for debate.

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health & lifestyle Afrofest panel challeges sterotypes David Lafreneire Converged Citizen Staff Panelists challenged the stereotypical views of a black man during a discussion at Afrofest last week.

What is the image of a black man? was the provocative title of a seminar held during the festival. Afrofest is a week of cultural and educational activities that documents food, fashion and culture of the black community in Canada.

“The black man is the working-class man, the one who must do things in disproportionate numbers,” said University of Windsor student and panel member Sheldon Harrison. “He (the black man) is forced by demographics to be the overachiever or hypersuccessful just for recognition.

The image of the back man is a relatable human experience in every capacity.”

Being born white is the equivalent of winning the genetic lottery in the 21st century, according to Harrison.

He said he believes something that is a two-step process for a white man is a 10 or 20 step process for a black man.

“Statistically in America a white man with a criminal record actually has better chances of employment than a

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Sheldon Harrison waits for a panel discussion to begin at the University of Windsor's CAW Student Centre. The provocative discussion entitled What is the image of the black man was part of Afrofest.

Harrison. “There are so many different examples of that throughout history. It is outrageous that people still assume a certain handful of buzzwords when they hear ‘black man.’”

“Entertainer” “athlete” and “criminal” are buzzwords Harrison wants to challenge.

Black men are expected to be entertainers according to Harrison. He said people assume that if they are suc-

“The black man is the working-class man, the one who must do things in disproportionate numbers.”

-Sheldon Harrison black man without one. I think the image of a black man is one that achieves in disproportionate numbers,” said Harrison.

The panel discussed expanding the scope of the image of the black man. Harrison said there are many different versions of the black experience.

“It is not just the rapper or the athlete. There is also the artist, the Formula 1 driver, the scientist, the activist, the academic, the inventor,” said

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cessful financially it is related to athletic ability or criminality. Those are some of the stereotypes that Harrison wants to dissolve.

He wants to replace those words with “achiever” “hard work” and “perseverance”.

Harrison said black men achieve things and hit milestones despite extrinsic barriers.

“We live in a world where systemic racism is a real thing. On an institutional level, it is the equivalent of

golfing with a handicap. Our handicap is different than a white man,” said Harrison.

“We go into it knowing that, so we know we have to be hyper successful just to be at parity.”

The panel was led by Jaylin Nelson, a fashion stylist, blogger and YouTuber from Toronto. Panel members included Harrison, fellow student Zayne Gordon and Carlos De Sousa, a Toronto dancer, choreographer, film maker and educator.

The reality of systemic racism in defining the image of a black man was also part of the discussion.

“There are poor white people but they are not poor because they are white,” said Gordon.

De Sousa said to counter this, it is important to encourage men within the black community to mentor black youth.

“We can teach them they can be whatever they want to be,” said De Sousa.

During the introduction of the panel Nelson said through De Sousa’s film making he sheds light on being a black immigrant man growing up in Toronto. His journey from being a refugee to being a VIP on international stages of MUCH Music and MTV, is captured in his film “Dance Saved My Life.”

Photo by Amos Johnson Jessica Wilson promoting the Potte for a Latte campaign booth at St. Clair College Centre for the Arts.

Amos Johnson Converged Citizen Staff St. Clair College’s Health Centre is working towards educating students about sexual health and safety.

A special health fair was held at the St. Clair College Centre for the Arts Feb. 14 in order to educate students about sexual health and safety.

Nancy Costa is a registered nurse at St. Clair College and was responsible for hosting the event.

“Unfortunately STIs (sexually transmitted infections) are increasing in the community.

What we are trying to do is educate the student population of St. Clair College,” said Costa.

The St. Clair Health Centre is promoting a campaign called “Potte for a Latte” where students can get tested for STIs. Jessica Wilson is a fourth year nursing student at St. Clair College and said “Potte for a

Latte” is a good way of checking if you are positive for any STIs. “Sometimes the signs and symptoms of STIs aren’t visible, so you might have it without even knowing it,” said Wilson.

Students can participate in the campaign by visiting the Health Centre at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts. Students must bring their health card and provide a urine sample in order to receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a $25 Starbucks gift card.

The campaign is held during the month of February and all information on campaign participants is confidential. The raffle winner will be chosen at random at the end of the month.

According to the WindsorEssex County Health Unit, there is an average of 982 sexually transmitted and blood borne infections reported yearly in Windsor-Essex County.

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health & lifestyle Hospice continues its journey

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Lifetime celebrates Valentine’s Day in different ways

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By Maryam Farag

Residents of the Lifetime Retirement Home had a chance to celebrate Valentine's Day.

Laura Lemmon stands in ‘Colby’s corner’; a Lego room dedicated by the parents to the first child Hospice cared for in the residential home.

Maryam Farag Converged Citizen Staff The Hospice team is continuing to provide services for people in Windsor and Essex County, and encouraging members of the community to volunteer.

Staff at the Hospice of Windsor and Essex County empower people suffering from life-altering diagnoses and their caregivers to achieve their desired quality of life.

Hospice services include physical, social, emotional and spiritual support to patients and their caregivers.

Their goal is to relieve the stress and pain people endure during an illness.

Executive director Carol Derbyshire said patients are at different stages of illness when they come to Hospice.

Patients may suffer from different diagnosis such as cancers, COPD or diabetes.

“The most important thing is that they learn to live with their diagnosis,” she said.

All services at Hospice are free of charge. After a patient dies, the services are extended to their families for as long as they need. This might include meeting with a social worker for bereavement or attending wellness programs to get them back into a per-

sonal routine.

“The Hospice Residential Home is a place of great joy.

Loved ones get to enjoy being loved ones again when the role of being the caregiver is alleviated,” said Derbyshire.

“It’s wonderful to see people have the chance to be husband and wife again instead of patient and caregiver.”

Hospice currently has over 800 volunteers. Any volunteer within the organization who works directly with patients must complete a 40hour training course. During this time they learn how to care for palliative patients and how to be there as a source of support for the family.

“Our Hospice volunteers are a virtual army on the ground,” said Derbyshire. “Our volunteers are our Hospice angels and it makes me proud in my role to hear in the community all the good work they have done.”

Bonnie Lelievre has been a Hospice volunteer since 2010. She is involved with administrative tasks and fundraising special events with the community engagement and advancement department.

“Being a Hospice volunteer has taught me to live each day to the fullest,” said Lelievre.

“It has also helped me realize that Windsor is such a gener-

ous community.”

Laura Lemmon, communications and events specialist, said people may find it hard to volunteer because they can get too emotional. However the volunteering program is broken down to patient care, administrative and support so people can volunteer in other sections not including dealing directly with patients.

The Hospice has a special place for children so they can come in for either group therapy sessions or group meetings with their parents and siblings. They can also meet one on one with a social worker and do play therapy at the chalkboard.

The first child Hospice cared for in the residential home was a boy named Colby. After he died, his parents donated all of the Legos he built with over the years. Currently, the place has a room called the Lego room which is dedicated to and named after Colby.

“Now we have our own Lego club that meets once a month,” said Lemmon. “They build different Lego figurines and either choose to keep them on display or take them home.”

The room is called Colby’s corner and other children are completing what he started.

More information about volunteering can be found at the hospice.ca.

Vanni Zhang Converged Citizen Staff It is not only young people who celebrate Valentine’s Day. Lifetime, a retirement home on Riverside Drive, held a Valentine’s Tea and Sweets Day for about 200 people according to Kim Fralick, the director of community rela-

ty for the public to be able to come as well,” Fralick said.

“And to see what our home is about and to show our sense of community means a lot to the people who live in the area.”

The building was full of laughter on Valentine’s Day, with music in the air and people enjoying their food.

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“We have a sense of community here.

As people come into this home they are not just looking at being taken care of.”

-Kim Fralick tions.

This event was open to the public, residents, families and friends. Organizers prepared food and invited a local musician to play.

“It’s for residents,” said Fralick. “We have a sense of community here. As people come into this home they are not just looking at being taken care of. We are working with people on their wellness, both physical and mental.”

She said she wants to give the community an idea of what the retirement home is like.

“We’re giving an opportuni-

nary services.

“The event is pretty good,” he said, “It’s Valentine’s Day. The best thing is to know that they enjoy themselves. That makes me very happy.”

For some people, it is not convenient to get food by themselves, but there are always people to help them.

“I’ve been looking forward to this,” said resident Lynn Sykes. “I am just so happy being down here and having good food.”

Valentine’s Day is clearly not just for the younger generation. It is for everyone.

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Local writers CBC mental health presentation Justin Crouch writes poem Converged Citizen Staff for Windsorites

Photo by MD Nuruzzaman Peter Hrastovec recites his poem at the public library, Riverside branch.

MD Nuruzzaman Converged Citizen Staff Local poets had an opportunity to present their work to the public at a recent literary event in Windsor.

Urban Farmhouse Press presented the event By the River: Poetry and Prose, an ongoing series to showcase local poets and writers from Windsor.

Windsorites were able to meet the performers who recited from their own works.

The publisher of Urban Farmhouse Press, Daniel Lockhart, said Windsor has had many writers throughout history. Lockhart himself is a poet from Windsor and often writes about his background, his origin and thoughts on various issues. His first book, Big Medicine comes to Erie, was published in 2016.

“It is more important to get together to know each other on a personal level,” said Lockhart. “Young writers can use this reading series as a platform to begin their career and engaging with the community.”

Vanessa Shields is also a poet from Windsor and she said an event like this is good practice for writers.

“It is a great place to come and see what other writers do, how

they read, how they perform and what they talked about in between their readings,” said Shields. “Windsor is absolutely so supportive of literary arts.”

Shields has several books to her credit I Am That Woman Look At Her and Poetry On Demand.

Around 20 people showed up at the Riverside Public Library to meet the seven writers showcased at the event.

“It is wonderful place for the writers because you get to test your work in public and you got to perform in a way that normally it does not see a performance on a written paper,” said Peter Hrastovec, a poet and lawyer from Windsor.

Hrastovec’s advice for the younger generation is “they should read, they should write, they should capture everything that motivates their hearts and minds on paper.”

He also said spoken and written words are important elements to motivate society.

His published work includes In Lieu of Flowers and Sidelines.

The next events will be held at Riverside Public Library on March 15, April 12 and May 17.

CBC Windsor hosted a mental health presentation for students who suffer from stressrelated anxieties and depression associated with studies and life stressors.

A live broadcast was held discussing various mental health struggles with psychology professionals on Feb. 15 at the University of Windsor’s Erie Hall.

Sophie Rutter is a fifth-year psychology student at the university.

“I struggled with anxiety since I was a little kid … I was experiencing multiple panic attacks a day, I wasn’t sleeping or eating,” said Rutter.

Rutter related a lot of her anxieties to school-related pressures.

“You ask for an extension once and they’re like ‘okay’ but then I’ll have another legitimate reason and they’ll say ‘oh well you’re just taking advantage of this.’”

Rutter continued to speak about the issues concerning her professors’ responses to students who are dealing with daily mental challenges.

“When you have a community approach you’ll get empathy and compassion for one another.” said panelist Dr. Mohsan Beg. “I don’t want to see people suffer alone, it’s a devastating thing,” said Dr. Melanie-Anne Atkins, who is a wellness coordinator at Western University and is passionate about mental health.

On the topic of recovery, Atkins said it looks different to everybody.

“I think only the person can know when it’s time to move on but I would hope that they have the social supports to move on after the fact,” said Atkins.

As the panel discussion ended, the audience spoke up about their struggles during a question and answer period.

Eleane Paguaga Amador broke into tears when she was speaking.

“We’re basically begging for help because it’s really hard to be in engineering, and I’m not crying because it’s hard to be an engineer, I’m crying because I lost a friend in my first year and there was nothing for him and we could have prevented his death,” said Amador.

Amador’s emotional comments brought awareness to the idea of school-related pressures not being the sole factor of stress related anxieties. The accumulation of work and social life was a frequent topic of discussion throughout the entire presentation.

Atkins said she believes the best place to reach out to struggling students would be on the web. That’s where talking, listening and videos all play a role in notifying those who are not aware of the various mental health aids that there is still hope.

For free metal health services information call 1-8665312600.

Family Day Fun Photos by Dawn Gray

The Mceldowney family enjoys the warm temperatures in Windsor while spending the day at Blue Heron Park. Temperatures reached 19 degrees on February 19, Family Day weekend.

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Vinyl revival Aaron Lombardi Converged Citizen Staff Owners of independent record stores say their finacial outlook is good with the closing of HMV Canada’s 102 stores.

According to an article by Fortune magazine, vinyl record sales have risen to US $416 million per year contributing to 32 per cent of all music store sales. This is the first time vinyl record sales have reached this level since 1988. The nostalgic vibes and hard-to-match sounds of vinyl take older listeners back to their early days of musical enjoyment, but younger listeners are also jumping on the trend. Michael Tracey is an avid vinyl collector who enjoys the physical property of a record rather than digital music.

“My dad has a bunch of vinyls and I started buying my own. They are like books, something you can hold and look at,” said Tracey. “With an iPod that’s all you have, which isn’t nearly as nice.”

With HMV music and retail stores closing on April 30, including the one in Devonshire Mall, independent record stores could be looking at a bright future without having to worry about corporate competition.

However, Scott Woodall, owner of Vintage and Vinyl in LaSalle said he believes another retail store will soon

be on its way.

“There were record stores and then people lost their jobs to places like HMV. What goes around comes around,” said Woodall. “It’s sad because the HMV workers are losing their jobs but it won’t be long before things repeat themselves and another music retail store comes along.”

Woodall credits the sale of used records as one of the advantages independent stores have over franchised stores, many of which only sell new records. Unlike CDs, vinyl records are sturdy and last longer. Most records are bought secondhand whereas HMV’s records are reproduced.

Although those in independent record sales see a financial benefit in the closing of HMV they also lament the “end of an era.”

Nick Angelini is a store clerk at Dr. Disc Records in Windsor and credits HMV for starting his love of music collecting.

“I started collecting all my music there before they sold vinyl, so it’s sad that everything’s going away,”said Angelini.

With the vinyl craze at its peak revenue in close to 30 years, the rise of independent record stores and the closing of HMV could provide new opportunities to the world of music retail.

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Supermodel found in Windsor Kylie Turner Converged Citizen Staff A local model has made the preliminary cuts for the Top Model Search Canada competition.

Katie Jade Durham a 24year-old Windsorite has been working on her modelling portfolio for three years. Durham said she found out about the TMSC on their Facebook page and went to the open casting call in London last month. She met the initial qualifications and will be continuing to the next part of the competition in Toronto this summer.

Durham and her fiancé Marc Knuckle have a toddler.

“The majority of what I do is for her, she is a big reason why I do,” said Durham. “What I do. If it could only get bigger from here I can’t complain.”

Durham works full time at Southwest Customs as well as part time at Exclusive Fashions World Class Boutique. Durham said she has done charity modelling for Bras by Jillish and will be participating in the St. Clair College Fashion Show for the second time this year. She has been featured in online magazines and was in a copy of Imirage magazine.

Durham became interested in the industry after modelling for her friend’s clothing

Photo by Kylie Turner Katie Durham outside of Tim Hortons on Ouellette Avenue. brand Freekware because she enjoyed the creative freedom.

Ray Akey was one of the first professional photographers to work with her and see her potential. Akey said he has been a photographer since 2003 based in Windsor.

“She was very pleasant to work with from the beginning. She takes directions well and had suggestions with poses,” said Akey. “I think she can go a long way because she has the will and determination.”

Durham said she wants 2017 to be a year of success and trying out for the TMSC competition is an opportunity to connect with several modelling agencies. The TMSC competition goes across the country searching

for young women to become Canada’s new generation of supermodels. according to the TMSC website, “everyone will have the opportunity to meet local and international agents and possibly get their big break. The winner each year will have the unique opportunity to travel, meet agents, build their portfolio and train with the best.”

The deposit fee for the TMSC is $1,500 plus tax.

To help accommodate the expenses, Durham created a GoFundMe page called Top Model Search Canada for Katie Jade Durham in Windsor, ON. For more details about her modelling career and work see her Facebook page Lady Katie Model.

Alcohol could be an option at Adventure Bay Christina Chibani Converged Citizen Staff Alcohol could be soon available to adult patrons Windsor's Adventure Bay. A request for a proposal to operate the concession services serving wine and beer at Adventure Bay was brought to Windsor City

Council. The process of submissions is under review to determine whether alcohol can be sold. The proposal for selling alcohol is a process based on requests from board members of Adventure Bay and by reporting back to city council for guidance in moving forward on the issue.

Jen Knights, manager at

Adventure Bay and WIATC, said selling alcohol would be a way of providing different opportunities for the community, especially for guests who come from outside Windsor, on vacation.

“It is one of the ways we are looking to provide opportunities for more of an experience to people,”

said Knights.

“Giving guests the option to have a drink while their kids are at Adventure Bay or on vacation with their families is one way to make the destination more attractive.”

Selling alcohol at a family recreation centre raises questions and concerns for those who may not like the idea.

“There are people who do not like the idea of alcohol being sold at a family place, and might not want to take their children,” said council member Irek Kusmierczyk. “City council should first consult with families who are regular users of Adventure Bay to

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Students face their fear at open mic night Sonia Jacob Converged Citizen Staff

Being a book reviewer is not just reading books and spitting out paragraphs explaining the novel, its characters, the setting and the literary devices used. Reviewing allows me to analyze an author’s work to develop my own skills and allows me to appreciate different styles of writing.

Reading has been a ritual in my life but I became serious about reviewing books in my Grade 12 year of high school. Taking a writer's craft class might have been the best decision of my life because it opened the doors of literature and writing.

I fell in love. Writing and reading became my passion. I did not think twice when I established a book blog on Instagram just over a year ago known as Biblio Virgo that now covers Wordpress, Goodreads and Facebook.

Through blogging and posting I have grown my readership to over 4,000 followers. I am a current reviewer for publishing companies such as Simon and Schuster Canada, Harper Collins and Hachette Books, and I have reviewed for many authors such as Holly Seddon and Deborah Lawrenson.

A book review column will add a new element to the Converged Citizen, one of creativity.

Readers will be able to stay up-to-date on new books and will be able to find novels that might be of interest. As reporters and writers, reading literature can improve our journalistic abilities.

Next week, I will be reviewing Kill The Father by Sandrone Dazieri, a popular Italian author whose book was published in Canada on Jan. 10, 2017.

Yours truly, Biblio Virgo.

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Students hosted an LQBTIQ and mental health themed open mic night at Vanier Hall. On Feb. 16, 2017 all attendees were given a creative safe space to talk about the issues they were dealing with.

Students could express themselves through various forms of art. The night began with poetry and singing.

“Our goal is to create conversations about mental health, so the arts are a good way to start those conversations through spoken work or poetry or even music,” said Jessica Fazio, President of Jack.org. “If we can create a culture where mental health is talked about and is normalized just like physical health it would be easier for everyone.”

This event was in collaboration with Jack.org and the Campus Pride Centre.

Jack.org is an organization of young Canadians who aim to end the stigma around mental illness.

Katreena Hadden shared her story through two poems relating to mental illness.

“I had trouble sleeping, so one night I just wrote a poem about it,” said Hadden. “It helps me figure out my feelings and is something that really calms me down.”

She said events like these are inclusive and she does not feel accepted like this anywhere else on campus.

Her message to other peo-

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Nathan Hesman is a lifeguard at Adventure Bay. He thinks alcohol might bring more risk and responsibility to the employees who work there.

“From a perspective as a lifeguard, dealing with dif-

Photo by Sonia Jacob Students draw at the LGBTQ and mental health themed open mic event at Vanier Hall on Feb 17, 2017 ple dealing with mental health issues was to find a group that is supportive.

“It is not impossible,” said Hadden. “There is a group out there and you just have to find them.”

Shelby Francis also has mental health issues and found it hard to accept herself because she was among the LGBTQ community.

“It’s hard to deal with. Not many people know, so coming here helps deal with it,” said Francis.

“I started writing music because I felt inspired by what I was going through.”

Francis expressed her thoughts through song.

"It’s really relaxing. No

ferent situations, you want people to respond well.

With people drinking, there is a chance people may not be listening effectively,” said Hesman.

If alcohol will be sold, there will be certain precautions in place to make sure people do not over drink or drink and swim.

A report will go back to city council this spring to begin the process of selling alcohol at Adventure Bay.

one is going to judge you," said Francis. "It’s a great place to come out especially if it’s your first time."

“It’s okay to open up and talk about certain things that might be taboo or might still have stigma around it,” said Courtney Quinn, Vice President of Jack.org.

“Talking really helps with getting through the journey of recovering."

All the tables in the hall were covered with paper for attendees to draw on. By the end of the night the papers were covered in colourful vibrant images. A helpline number was also provided for anyone who wanted to talk.

Border City Wresting returns to St. Clair

Joe Gibel Converged Citizen Staff

Border City Wrestling fans are looking forward to its return at St. Clair College on March 25.

Since late 1992 BCW has been thrilling fans with wrestling entertainment in the Windsor area and promises to continue the tradition at BCW March Breakdown.

The BCW called in former multiple World Wrestling Entertainment Tag Team Champion Billy Gunn, former Extreme Championship Wrestling World Champion "The Franchise" Shane Douglas and Independent superstar Colt Cabana.

"I am most looking forward to seeing Billy Gunn and Colt Cabana as I have yet to see Billy live, and Cabana is just awesome. He always seems to be having a good time when he is out in the ring," said long time wrestling fan, Angelo

Photo by Joe Gibel Fans cheer as Jeff Jarrett and Tyson Dux make their way to the ring at the Nov 5. BCW show at St. Clair College.

Verardi.

BCW continues to promote it homegrown stars and new graduates of their Can-Am Wrestling training facility. The school was founded in 1993, in Windsor, and has launched the careers of wrestlers such

as Rhino, Petey Williams and Moose.

"A lot of our younger guys that are still breaking into the business have to do all the ring set-up and cleaning and what not. All the stuff that goes into the wrestling industry," said Johnny

Devine, wrestler and trainer at Can-Am Wrestling School.

Even though they may not be booked on the show new graduates wait for their turn in the ring by undertaking various tasks involved in putting on a big show.

BCW March Breakdown will be held in the St. Clair College gymnasium March 25. Ticket prices start at $15 for general admission and go up to $60 for front row seats and a meet and great with the wrestlers. Bell time is at 7:30 p.m.

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Garrett Fodor Converged Citizen Staff

The Wolverines are struggling on the ice this season.

The University of Michigan Wolverines are known as one of the top NCAA institutions when it comes to producing athletic talent. They have the most alumni on NHL rosters, with 18 skaters including Detroit’s Dylan Larkin. After finishing the 2015-2016 season second in the Big Ten Conference with a record of 12-5-3, expectations for the 20162017 season were high.

Fast forward one year and their position in the standings is dismal.

This season the Wolverines are sitting second last in the conference with a 2-8-2 record despite having nine players in their starting lineup drafted

by NHL teams. The team began this season earning recognition by USA Hockey, getting ranked for several straight weeks and peaked at 18. Included in that early season was a win over third ranked Boston University.

Feb. 10 and 11 the Wolverines played the only team below them in the standings, their cross-state rival the Michigan State Spartans.

The Spartans entered averaging 2.4 goals per

Photos by Garrett Fodor Right: Zach Nagelvoort saves Mason Appleton’s shot.

Left: Wolverines forward Nick Pastujov attempts a pass as he is falling in Michigan's 4-1 loss.

Bottom: Dexter Dancs is hit Feb. 11 in Michigan’s 4-1 loss to cross state rival Michigan State, in Ann Arbor. game and 3.92 goals against compared to the Wolverines 2.72 and 3.16.

Despite these stats the Wolverines head-to-head record is 1-1-1 and on January 20 the Spartans shutout the Wolverines on their home ice in Ann Arbor.

The teams concluded their season series in Ann Arbor on Feb. 11. This season when the Spartans score the first goal of the game they have a record of 4-4-2 on the season and when they register 30 or more shots they are 4-6-1.

They did both of those Feb. 11.

After a scoreless opening

frame, the Spartans exploded for three goals on nine shots in the second period, while Michigan had a combined 14 shots after two periods. When the Spartans lead after two periods they are 3-2-0 this season Wolverines captain and defenceman Nolan De Jong said he feels it was the team’s fault rather than the goaltending in the game. De Jong also said he felt his team is gritty but had no business in the post whistle scrums.

In the third period, the Spartans scored 55 seconds after puck drop to quiet the Maize and Blue

fans. As a result, tempers flared and there was a lot of shoving and penalties after the whistle. Michigan forward, Griffin Luce scored with 10 seconds left to give fans who stuck around a reason for staying and spoil Spartan goalie John Lethemon’s shutout.

Shots in the game were 34-24 for the Spartans.

Wolverines head coach Red Berenson said he is disappointed with his team’s effort on home ice.

“Obviously we are really disappointed in that game and the way we played from start to finish,” said Berenson. “We took a step backwards. Our rival took

a step forwards and I can’t blame our goaltender. I thought Jack LaFontaine played fantastic. Our team got out played from start to finish.”

The Wolverines will close out their NCAA season at home on March 11 in Ann Arbor against Penn State.

“This has been a great place for Michigan to play and this team has maybe had a glimpse at that,” said Berenson. “Michigan State is playing better here then we are. They don’t know what it takes to prepare on a daily basis, and that's too bad. It is too late in the season for that now.”

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sports & & fitness fitness sports Sports round-up NHL The Detroit Red Wings played their first game after the death of owner Mike Ilitch against the St. Louis Blues on Feb. 15 at Joe Louis Arena. The Wings were looking for a win but came up short, losing 2-0 to the Blues. Ivan Barbashev and Jaden Schwartz scored the two goals, winning their fifth game in a row. This keeps the St. Louis Blues at third place in the Central Division, putting them in playoff positon, while the Red Wings are still left in last in the Eastern conference.

The Toronto Maple Leafs took a trip to the Nationwide Arena to play the Columbus Blue Jackets on Feb. 15. The Blue Jackets came out fast, scoring in the first five minutes of the first period. They added another to give them a 2-0 lead going into the second, where they would score two more, making the score 4-0. Nazem Kadri was able to slide a goal in late in the second and early in the third but the Blue Jackets sealed the fate of the Leafs adding a fifth and final goal. The Blue Jackets took the win 5-2 moving them up to third place in the Metropolitan Division, giving them a shot at the playoffs. As for the Leafs, they moved down to fourth putting them just out of reach of a playoff berth, but still in play for the second wild card spot.

NBA The Toronto Raptors made a big trade Feb. 16, acquiring Serge Ibaka from the Orlando Magic while the Raptors sent over Terrence Ross with a first-round draft pick in 2017. Ibaka was drafted 24 in the first round in 2008 to the Seattle Supersonics, he's a power forward which will be a key in the Raptors drive for the playoffs. At six-foot-ten-inches and averaging 15 ppg, he's going to bring a new fight to the game for the Raptors.

The Toronto Raptors hosted the Charlotte Hornets on Feb. 15 at the Air Canada Centre. The Raptors came out scoring big in the first quarter leading 31-20 but the Hornets came back to bring it to 44-41 for the Raptors after the first half. The Hornets started where they left-off and scored 34 points while the Raptors barely managed 14, but they were able to swing the momentum the other way and win the game 90-85 after scoring 32 in the final quarter.

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Remembering Mike Ilitch Noah Gecelovsky Converged Citizen Staff

Little Caesars founder and owner of the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings, Mike Ilitch, was rushed to a local Detroit hospital late Friday, Feb. 10 and died later that evening at the age of 87.

In the public light, Ilitch was the creator of the third largest pizza chain in North America, Little Caesars. He started the pizza chain in Garden City, Michigan just 17 miles away from his home town of Detroit. He used the earnings from the pizza empire to purchase the Detroit Red Wings in 1982, for $8 million and helped mold them into Stanley Cup contenders winning the cup in 1997, 1998, 2002 and 2008. With Ilitch's leadership, the Red Wings also have the longest active playoff streak of 25 years and counting. He also purchased the Detroit Tigers in 1992. Ilitch was never able to win a World Series as owner of the

Tigers but he helped them win the American League title in 2006 and 2012.

Out of the public spotlight, spent 60 years alongside his wife Marian Ilitch and with her, raised their seven children in Detroit.

In later years, Ilitch became a grandfather to 22 grandchildren as well as three great-grandchildren.

Ilitch was proud of where he came from and always gave back to the City of Detroit. He used Ilitch Holdings Inc. to operate and manage concessions for Comerica Park as well as Joe Louis Arena to keep jobs in the city. He also relocated the Tigers' ballpark closer to downtown to draw people to the city centre alongside Ford Field.

Before he died, he also made plans to have the new Little Caesars Arena for the Red Wings and Pistons moved closer to Detroit's entertainment district.

Ilitch's philanthropy has been recognized by former U.S. Presidents Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush

and Ronald Reagan for his Little Caesars Love Kitchen organization that started in 1985. The "Love Kitchen" travelled across America to feed the hungry during national disasters.

He also spearheaded the Little Caesars Amateur Hockey program in 1968.

In 2006, after being inspired by a veteran returning from war who had lost both of his legs, he began the Little Caesars Veteran Program. The program focused on helping veterans find business opportunities and jobs after their service. In 2000 he created the Charities for Children non-profit organization, later re-named Ilitch Charities. He also purchased and helped rebuild the Fox Theatre.

The City of Detroit will miss the presence of Mike Ilitch and his pride and philanthropy for the city. Mike Ilitch will join legends like Ernie Harwell, Al Kaline and Gordie Howe as part of the Spirit of Detroit.

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Spitfires The Sarnia Sting were in town to play the Windsor Spitfires on Feb. 16 at the WFCU Centre. The Spitfires fought hard and managed to only allow the Sting to score three goals. The Spitfires were able to capitalize scoring six goals to win 6-3, giving them a win going into Mickey Renaud weekend, where they will face the Guelph Storm on Saturday Feb. 18 at the WFCU Centre in Windsor. Puck drop is at 7:05 p.m.

PJHL (Jr. C) The Integrity Amherstburg Admirals move on to the next round with a 4-2 series win over the Wheatley Omstead Sharks. The Essex 73's also moved past the Mooretown Flags with a 4-1 record. The 73's will now faceoff against the Admirals in the second round.

Photo by Garrett Fodor The Integrity Amherstburg Admirals celebrate their 4-2 series win in Wheatley Monday Feb. 14, 2017. The Sharks won the game 4-2 and advance to play the 73’s.