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Wednesday, October 11, 2006 · Page 12 Homebuilders awarded for community impact BY FREE PRESS STAFF The Greater Windsor Home Builders' Association is being recognized for its involvement in the MRI House in Essex. Over a weekend in July 2005 volunteers from the organization built a home on Fairview Avenue and donated money from the sale of the house to the MRI Field of Dreams campaign. The campaign was developed in Sept. 2004 by the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre to raise money to buy an MRI machine. Community Living Essex County purchased the home and $265,000 generated from the sale was donated to the cancer centre at Windsor Regional Hospital's Metropolitan campus. The GWHBA was honoured Sept. 27 at an Ontario Home Builders' Association conference in Niagara Falls, Ont. and the Local given Association of the Year Award for its impact on the community. Gina Mancini, the president of the GWHBA, said its employees volunteered for the project because of their families' experiences with cancer. " ... A lot of our families have been afflicted by cancer and realize how frustrating it is when the wait is long, due to the over-utilized and long waiting lists for the only MRI machine located at Hotel Dieu Hospital," Mancini said. "There is a great need in this community for a second MRI and the GWHBA took it upon themselves to assist in reaching the Windsor and Essex County Cancer Foundation's request to raise money for this worthwhile cause." MRI project The involved over 400 volunteers from 165 companies in Windsor and Essex County. Free Press / Daniel Schwab Re-elect KATHERINE GUNNING Deputy Mayor First elected to position of Councillor in 2000 leading the polls. I am the experienced Deputy Mayor who has always represented the residents of the Town of Kingsville at Town Council and County Council with dedication, commitment and enthusiasm. Members of the Lakeshore Walking Club take a stroll at Lakeview Park in Belle River Oct. 5. The program was created with a federal grant for health promotion. The Town of Lakeshore's recreation department has also created Tai Chi and fitness classes for residents in Belle River, Comber, Woodslee and Stoney Point. GETTING ACTIVE ­ FREE Planning session for families Community Living Essex County through Ensemble, a resource for families who have a child with a disability, is pleased to announce a free planning session for families to offer assistance in personal, legal and financial decisions including wills, estates, trusts and developing circles of support. The "Beyond Tomorrow" sessions, which include breakfast will be held on Saturday, October 14 from 9-11 a.m. at the offices of Community Living Essex County at 372 Talbot Street North in Essex. Presenters will include: For questions, concerns or comments please call 519-839-4731 or email kayway@windsor.igs.net Gerry Trottier a Lawyer with Bartlet and Richardes, Mike Cowan a Chartered Accountant with BDO Dunwoody and Parent Consultants, Lisa Raffoul and Jane Welsh. Please RSVP to Lisa Raffoul, Ensemble at 519776-6483, ext. 225. HEATING & COOLING YOUR ENERGY EFFICIENCY STORE! Fill out the ballot and you could WIN a Kingsman Fireplace installed in time for Christmas. Name: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _____________________________ Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ No Cash Substitute. $2800 Value. 1 Entry Per Address. Draw Date - Nov. 25, 2006. See In-Store For Regulations. & COOLING HEATING Call now to book your Winter Furnace Check Up! 3 2 D A rthur Ave., Essex ON N8M 2M9 5 19-77 6 - 4 0 2 1 E-mail: sx_craig@yahoo.ca