NEW & NOTICED

WECF JOHN ATKINSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The Windsor-Essex Community Foundation’s Constable John Atkinson Memorial Scholarship Fund has selected Angela Rolph and Danielle Burt to receive $1,350 each. Both students are pursuing diplomas at St. Clair College’s Protection, Security and Investigation program. The scholarship is awarded annually to students pursuing a career in law enforcement. The scholarship’s annual golf tournament was canceled this year due to the pandemic. Pictured is Kevin Sivell, Danielle Burt (top, centre), Angela Rolph (bottom, centre) and Shelly Atkinson. 519-255-6572. wecf.ca.

T2B CONNOR PRESLAND

Last month, Transition to Betterness (T2B) Youth Ambassador and cookie connoisseur, Connor Presland, hosted a tasty fundraiser on his own front yard. Connor started a cookie business during this pandemic to bring a smile to people's faces and has partnered with T2B to donate to local front-line workers over that past couple of months. He raised an astounding $2,000 to support T2B's Back the Pack Program, which gives children in the Oncology and Chronic Illness Unit a customized backpack filled with toys. 519-944-5143. t2b.ca.

TECUMSEH LASER CENTRE

After 18 years in business, Tecumseh Laser Centre moved to a new location at 1120 Lesperance Road. TLC is committed to growing and adapting its centres to meet the emerging needs of its clients, which allows them to continuously set themselves apart from the competition. Pictured is owner Joanne Duff. 519-979-5200. tecumsehlasercentre.com.

WINDSOR VACUUM

Windsor Vacuum—which has been in business for over 80 years!—has moved to a new location at 3051 Dougall Avenue. Jon Zakoor aims to continuously evolve with today’s consumer and retail world. A central vacuum and portable vacuum sales and service company, they scour the globe for the finest products available at a reasonable price. 519-972-5557. windsorvac.com.

DÉJÀ VU NEW 2

Déjà Vu New 2, a new and gently loved designer ladies fashion store, has moved from Amherstburg to a new location at 2597 Howard Avenue to better serve clients. Déjà Vu’s mission is to provide “affordable fashion for everyone.” The new store is a spacious, clean environment. All items are steam-sanitized. Owner Kimberly Malega makes customer service and assistance a top priority. 519-713-9440. dejavunew2onlinestore.com.

KIWANIS CLUB OF WINDSOR AND STAPLES CANADA

The Kiwanis Club of Windsor is one of 77 Kiwanis Clubs across the province chosen this year to partner with Staples Canada to deliver the Start to Smart School Drive, which officially kicked off on July 17th and will run through September 8th. 113 Staples Business Depot stores in Ontario will support each Kiwanis Club to get school supplies to kids in need in local communities. Make a donation at a Staples store today or drop off new backpacks and supplies to Deerbrook Realty Inc. (59 Eugenie St E). Pictured are Sales Associates Jason Jurakosky and Nicholas Duronio. kiwanisclubofwindsor.com.

WICKED WRENCH

Vehicle owners cruised into Wicked Wrench on Saturday, August 8 to celebrate the grand opening of the four-bay automotive repair facility. Located at 40 Lyon St. in Tilbury, the shop is a kilometre east of its sister company, Tilbury Auto Sales RV & Yamaha. “We’re always expanding, growing our company and building on our staff’s professionalism and passion,” says owner and president Lindsay Belanger (above). Well-wishers were treated to free car washes and tours of the shop, which specializes in repair of North American, Porsche, Mercedes, BMW and commercial vehicles. Open 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, Wicked Wrench offers a 90 day no payment program on repairs. 226-639-0182. wickedwrench.ca.

LEMONADE BRIGADE

This summer, W.E. Care for Kids hosted their annual Lemonade Brigade campaign. This year, the Brain and Maggio families took it to another level and challenged each other to a first ever Lemonade Duel to see who could have to best and most profitable lemonade stand in the neighborhood. Together the two families raised $25,000 for local paediatric healthcare programs in our community. Picture here are left to right: Mia Magri, Brynn Higginbottom, Nina Laus, Tessa Brain, Anna Spidilieri, Lily Maggio and Angelina Magri. wecareforkids.org.

WESTERN ONTARIO AMATEUR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

This month, James Hill won the 2020 edition of the Western Ontario Amateur Men’s Golf Championship, winning the trophy with a score of 67 – 5 under par. The tournament took place Saturday August 1st at Roseland Golf and Curling Club in Windsor. The second day of the event was canceled due to inclement weather. James was also the recipient of the Bill Sheldon Award due to his score at the tournament. westernontarioamateur.com.

THE BEAUTY REFINERY

What happens when you combine the talents of Toronto Stylist Francesco Oliverio and Luxbrow’s Owner Tanya Macri? You get an experience like no other. Welcome The Beauty Refinery, a boutique salon, to Tecumseh. The Beauty Refinery offers men’s and women’s hair colour/cut and styling services, as well as Luxbrow’s own permanent makeup, Botox, teeth whitening and so much more. Visit them at 12357 Tecumseh Rd East or call 519 735-6245. thebeautyrefinery.ca.

HOSPICE FACE TO FACE

This year’s Face to Face campaign aims to raise funds in support of our Hospice, as they continue to provide care, programs and services at no cost to patients and their loved ones. The 2020 Face to Face campaign will operate similar to previous years, with canvassers able to collect donations both online and in person. Community members can show their support by pledging a specific canvasser, or supporting the cause as a whole, also either online or in person. To access the Face to Face canvasser kit or for information, visit: thehospice.ca.

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