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We know that families seeking support for your child are making some of the most challenging decisions you will ever face. And we know you will have have questions. Please contact us to discuss any concerns you may have. In the meantime, the questions and answers below will help get you started on your journey.

Is Grafton primarily a provider for children with Autism? Does it provide services for other ages, populations and challenges?

Grafton serves children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of complex challenges. We often work with the most at risk and vulnerable populations, many of whom have co-occurring diagnoses.

In addition, we are at the forefront in working with individuals on the autism spectrum, having worked with this population throughout the past six decades.

What specific challenges/diagnoses does Grafton treat/work with? And for what age groups?

With a long history of clinical experience and having gathered a great deal of evidence-based data in behavioral health and intellectual/developmental disabilities, we are uniquely qualified to deliver improved outcomes for a variety of mental health challenges. We serve children 0-preschool and from K-12 as well as young adults.

Is Grafton different than other organizations that provide these services?

Yes. One of the ways in which Grafton is most unique is our philosophy of treating our clients through the use of “Comfort vs. Control.” We want to help clients thrive in the least restrictive environment consistent with achieving the best outcome.

Well over a decade ago, Grafton implemented an organization-wide initiative to minimize and, where possible, eliminate the use of coercive techniques such as restraint (manually limiting the ability of a person to move his/her arms, legs, body or head freely) and seclusion (completely isolating a client, either for a short or even a long amount of time). These approaches have been — and continue to be — used in many other facilities including schools and hospitals, yet research shows that they are ineffective and harmful. More than a decade after beginning our effort to eliminate restraints, Grafton achieved a 99.8% reduction in the use of restraint and 100% reduction in the use of seclusion. We have also dramatically reduced the number of injuries to clients and staff.

How will Grafton create a treatment plan for my loved one?

All clients entering a Grafton program have an individualized treatment plan based upon their particular needs and the reason for which they have been referred. This includes a detailed discharge plan that is tied to measurable goals and objectives. The plan will be assessed at different points during their stay at Grafton – after two weeks, again after 30 days and then on an ongoing, weekly basis to ensure continued progress.

How does Grafton receive referrals? How can I have my child referred to Grafton?

Referrals are made to Grafton in a number of ways. referral form is located in the upper right corner of our website. Admission staff is available Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. by calling 888-955-5205. Voice mail is available for calls received outside of those hours. All calls are returned within 24 hours.

Parents can go through their local school system, Department of Social Services office, and Community Service Boards or Community Service Agency. They can also be referred through their child’s physician or current hospital provider. Grafton can also assist in navigating these local systems.

How are admission assessments made?

Grafton’s admission decision for each individual is based on is based on the information we are given, and our personal interview of each potential consumer. From these sources, we determine how we can best support the individual and their family.

Providing the following information will assist in expediting the decision making process:

  • Medical Information to include current medications, physical and immunization records
  • Clinical Information that would include psychiatric and/or psychological evaluations, current treatment plans
  • Educational Information to include current or previous IEP, transcripts and educational history
  • Insurance information
Are there situations in which Grafton will not accept an individual for services?

While we welcome and admit many individuals with complex co-occurring diagnosis and challenges, there are a few situations in which Grafton will most likely refer an individual for treatment to a more appropriate facility. These include individuals who:

  • Have major medical problems requiring continuous medical oversight or treatment such as that provided in an acute care hospital (i.e.: 24-hour skilled nursing care, on site physician, technological monitoring)
  • Who are currently suicidal and are in imminent danger of harming themselves and, therefore, require an acute care inpatient level of care
  • Who are currently homicidal and are in imminent danger of harming others, and, therefore, require an acute care inpatient level of care
  • Who require inpatient medical detoxification for drug or alcohol abuse
What does tuition/fees cover at Grafton?

The tuition paid for educational services covers all materials and instructional services provided to the students. Rates for services are posted online in the Virginia’s Office of Comprehensive Services Act for At-Risk Service Fee Directory:

Day: Day fees cover all academic costs including tuition, textbooks, writing and other instructional materials, library resources, program supplies, lunch on each academic day, and supervision on those days during school hours. Unfortunately, we do not provide transportation to and from clients’ homes.

Residential: This covers room, full board seven days a week, all regular recreation programs and supervision and instruction during all non-academic times, seven days a week.

Therapy: When needed, an individual’s program will be designed to include speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, or other individualized services, as appropriate.

How are Grafton services billed?

All general fees for Grafton services are posted online in the Virginia’s Office of Comprehensive Services Act for At-Risk Service Fee Directory, and are the responsibility of the sponsoring agency(ies). The funding agency is billed weekly (in the case of Medicaid and private insurance) or monthly (in the case of agencies). When other services (e.g. speech, occupational therapy, individual therapy, etc.) are warranted by the student’s individualized treatment plan, they will be billed, per the published rate schedule, to the funding agency/assigned payer.

Who, on the Grafton team, will be coordinating the different aspects of my child’s care?

Each individual enrolled at Grafton is assigned a case manager who coordinates all activities and programs for the client. The Case Manager will also ensure communications between you, Grafton and all the agencies supporting your child including the local school division.

Grafton case managers participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) serving your child. This team meets regularly and parents are invited to join these discussions. The MDT — which will include a therapist, physician, direct care supervisor, among others — will provide regular progress updates to you/your family, coordinate treatment and care, secure after care services and advocate for your clients’ needs.

Can I visit my child/family member? How do I go about doing that?

We absolutely encourage parents and guardians to visit. To ensure that the student is not away from the home or campus, or involved in a scheduled therapy session, at the time of your visit, we encourage you to schedule them in advance with your case manager. If you wish for extended family or friends to visit, specific written permission must be given in advance.

How often can I visit my child?

Parents/guardians are encouraged to visit the group homes as frequently as you would like. Support strategies are used to help make those visits go more smoothly. Grafton’s goal is to provide the family with enough education and support so that you will be a natural support, fostering functional autonomy, during and after your child’s placement with Grafton.

Can my child return home for visits throughout the course of his/her treatment at Grafton?

Yes. We believe weekend and therapeutic home visits are opportunities to maintain family connections and coordinate efforts to help students make progress. Individual schedules will be worked out among the parents, agency/guardians and the multidisciplinary team.

How do I know my child will be safe in a Grafton facility?

One of our greatest achievements has been our Minimization of Restraint initiative. We have nearly eliminated the use of physical restraints (we are 99.8% restraint free) and are entirely seclusion free. In so doing, we have greatly reduced both client and staff injuries significantly in the past decade.

Grafton also performs detailed reference checks and carefully screens and interviews every employee applicant. The process includes a thorough investigation including checks of the Child Protective Services Central Registry, Criminal History Record Checks (both federal and state), Drug Screening, Department of Motor Vehicles Report, and the Federal Exclusion List. We also carefully review staff credentials and monitor work histories, to ensure that the people we hire are caring, compassionate individuals with the appropriate education, experience, certification and licensing.

In addition, all Grafton staff who are responsible for client care are certified in adult/child CPR and First AID. All teachers are certified in using an Automated External Defibrillator.

How can I be involved in my child’s care?

Grafton believes that family engagement is vital to successful outcomes. Family members are encouraged to participate fully, from pre-admission to discharge. In fact, we request that family members serve on clients’ multidisciplinary care team. Grafton team members involve families and agencies through regular phone calls and periodic meetings.

How often will I be updated regarding my child’s care/progress either via a care team meeting or otherwise?

Your child’s Case Manager will ensure communications between you, Grafton and all the agencies providing support including the local school division. Case managers also participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team serving your child and will provide regular progress updates to you/your family, coordinate treatment and care, secure after care services and advocate for your clients’ needs.

If we do not live near a Grafton facility, is there still a way that the organization might be able to serve my child?

Grafton serves children from all over the country. Video conferencing may also be available for Family Therapy. We do ask that families be onsite at certain points during treatment as this aids in the discharge process. Grafton will work with available transportation providers to assist families who have barriers to travel.

Grafton is committed to helping your child meet his/her individualized goals, promoting a successful transition to a less restrictive setting, as soon as possible and appropriate, within their home community. We support the recovery and well being of clients and families by:

  • Enhancing their quality of life
  • Reducing their referral behaviors, addressing their needs and building resilience
  • Restoring or improving their ability to meet their own needs safely, and engage with their family and community

Over the past decade, we have successfully implemented a formal “Goal Mastery” initiative that works to assure objectives established for each child are clearly defined, meaningful, and measurable. Data for each goal is graphed, with formal systems in place for review. Changes are made, as the need indicates, to treatment and instructional strategies. Since this Goal Mastery initiative was implemented, Grafton has consistently exceeded its target goal rate of 80%.


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“Significant action” has been made to take the NHS Trust in charge of Boston’s Pilgrim Hospital out of special measures.

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust been in special measures since 2013, following an inspection over concerns about mortality rates and standards of care.

A Care Quality Commission (CQC) re-inspection last month found a “substantial” number of improvements had been made since an inspection last year.

Jane Lewington, Trust chief executive, said: “I am always so proud of our staff’s dedication and commitment to delivering compassionate and high quality care, but today I am beyond proud.

“Although the Trust’s overall rating of “requires improvement” remains the same, the detail behind this is very different from last year – 83 per cent of our ratings are now “good” or “outstanding” – 47 per cent more than last year.

“Coming out of special measures is a very significant achievement for us but our real goal is to ensure that we continuously strive to deliver the very best care for all our patients .

“Our priorities are now to continue to recruit more nurses, doctors and clinical staff into post, to fundamentally review our patient appointment systems and to complete the work on improving the hospital environment.

According to the report patients are cared for by “supportive, caring and informative nursing and medical staff”.

Areas which had been improved since the inspection in October last year include:

l A&E departments now more responsive to patients and families.

l Better signage for patients whose first language isn’t English.

l Condition of medical records.

l Good progress on infection control.

l Availability of equipment to improve the safety of services

l Medicines management and fewer prescribing errors

l Increased staffing to help seven day working

However, the CQC team highlighted areas where further improvements are needed. These are around recruiting more staff in some services, managing and monitoring systems at the County Hospital, Louth, and the need to review trust-wide systems for patient appointments.

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Tigo Digital Changemakers Award launched; Innovators to win GH¢70,000

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Tigo Ghana, in partnership with International NGO, Reach for Change, has launched its annual competition, the tiGO Digital Change makers Award. The competition aims at identifying and supporting social entrepreneurs with digital tools and technology to improve the lives of children across the country.

For 2016, tiGO is looking for innovations that focus on education, broadening digital inclusion and supporting business entrepreneurship. The two winning entries will each receive a cash prize of up to GH¢70,000 and access to Reach for Change’s Incubator programme, which includes business training, access to a global network of other social entrepreneurs and many more. The application period for the competition is now officially open and will close on October25, 2016.

In a live Twitter launch for the campaign, the Corporate Affairs Director for tiGO, Gifty Bingley said: “We have a new focus for the tiGO Digital Change makers Award this year and our team is really looking forward to supporting digital innovations that will improve education, digital inclusion or business entrepreneurship in Ghana.”tiGO and Reach for Change will support educational innovations that use digital tool sand technology to improve education in primary, secondary and tertiary education for children, caregivers and communities; digital inclusion  innovations that aim to provide individuals and communities with access to information and communication technologies that are lacking opportunities to participate in digital communications and business entrepreneurship innovations that provide support and information to entrepreneurs who are starting, maintaining or seeking to boost their small to medium sized businesses.

The Regional Director, Reach For Change Africa, Amma Lartey, said: “We are looking for the best innovative digital ideas that can provide genuine solutions to problems facing children and society, while at the same time promoting connectivity and access to communications, particularly in deprived communities. We believe social entrepreneurship has the power to drive change in our communities.”

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This is the fifth year that tiGO and Reach for Change are running the competition in search of entrepreneurs. Over the years, tiGO has supported 16 social/digital entrepreneurs. Together with Reach for Change, the social entrepreneurs have benefited from funding, coaching, mentorship and more to create an impressive impact in Ghana.

One example of a social entrepreneur being supported by the programme is Josephine Marie Godwyll, who is working in the field of education and digital inclusion through her social enterprise, Young at Heart GH. Josephine was selected as a winner of the2015 tiGO Digital Change makers Award and has been supported to scale up her organisation through training and coaching provided in Reach for Change’s Incubator programme.

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She provides digital education to children in rural Ghana, teaching them basic computer skills, setting up ICT learning hubs and coordinating distance learning courses to help students understand digital technologies.

“Already, this year, Josephine has impacted over 700 children through her digital innovation and her numbers continue to grow,” Mrs Bingley said and added that “her work is not just giving children access to ICT, but empowering them to become ICT leaders of the future.”

Josephine is just one example of the type of the talented digital innovators that tiGO is seeking to support through this year’s award.

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President Barack Obama told governors at a White House meeting Monday that he expects to decide on the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada in the next couple of months, two Republican governors said.

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin, who chairs the National Governors Association and supports Keystone, said she asked Obama about the pipeline at a meeting with about 40 governors.

Obama told her he expects a decision “in the next couple of months,” but didn’t offer a specific timetable, Fallin and Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman said.

Obama’s comments were the most specific he has been in recent months about the 1,100-mile pipeline, which has become a high-profile symbol of the political debate over climate change.

Pipeline supporters, including lawmakers from both parties and many business and labor groups, say the project would create thousands of jobs and reduce the need for oil imports from Venezuela and other politically turbulent countries.

Opponents say the pipeline would carry “dirty oil” that contributes to global warming, and they also worry about possible spills.

Heineman, who supports the pipeline, said he was “pleased that we’re finally going to get to a decision” on a project that has lingered for more than five years.

“This is very significant. It’s been at least a year since I sent my approval to the president for our particular route (through Nebraska), and it’s taken even longer than that on the federal level,” Heineman said in an interview.

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney said he does not provide details on “private conversations that the president has.”

Review of the Canada-to-Texas pipeline remains at the State Department, Carney said.

Obama’s comment comes less than a week after the project was thrown into apparent legal limbo, when a Nebraska judge overturned a state law that approved the pipeline route through that state. Judge Stephanie Stacy ruled that Nebraska’s five-member Public Service Commission should have decided the route.

Nebraska’s attorney general has vowed to appeal the ruling, and the Calgary-based company that is building the crude oil pipeline called the ruling a “solvable problem.”

The long-delayed project cleared a major hurdle last month, when the State Department reported no major environmental objection.

The 1,179-mile pipeline would travel through the heart of the United States, carrying oil derived from tar sands in western Canada to a hub in Nebraska, where it would connect with existing pipelines to carry more than 800,000 barrels of crude oil a day to refineries on the Texas Gulf Coast. It would cross Montana and South Dakota before reaching Nebraska.

Federal agencies have until early May to comment on the State Department report before Secretary of State John Kerry makes a recommendation to Obama on whether the project is in the national interest. State Department approval is needed because the pipeline crosses a U.S. border.

Associated Press writers Grant Schulte in Lincoln, Neb., and Jim Kuhnhenn in Washington contributed to this report.

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1. How does delivery work?

We will call you on Monday of your delivery week to schedule a time for delivery of your meals on Wednesday.  We deliver within approximately 30 minutes from Concord Mills, and we are willing to meet at a midway point for those of you who would like to still enjoy our meals, but are not within delivery range. We can deliver to your home or office. Currently we do not package our meals to be shipped elsewhere.

2. Do the meals include everything I need?

Yes. You will receive a protein and a side item.  Most will come with a sauce or vegetables. 'Hover' over a meal's name to see a brief description. 'Click' to see the full details. Please use the ‘Contact Us’ form if you have additional questions about ingredients.

3. Is it all prepared by you first and I just cook it?

Everything is already cooked except for the protein. Each meal lists a cooking method. It will be grill, sauté, bake or microwave.  We leave the protein uncooked to maintain optimal freshness when the meal is prepared. The starch and sauce will already be cooked, you simply reheat.

4. Are instructions included in the meal?

Yes. All meals have easy to follow, step by step instructions so that even the most inexperienced cooks can prepare them. Please note: Grilling times are based on gas grills.

5. If I like an ingredient but my family does not, can it be portioned separately so I can still enjoy the ingredient?

Absolutely.  As long as we know in advance we can definitely portion the ingredient on the side. On the last page of ‘Check Out’, you will see a comment box.  Please type any special requests or allergy alerts in that box.

6. If I order a serving of 2 but I am single, can I refreeze the other portion?

As long as you thaw the entree in the refrigerator you may refreeze the other portion. You may also cook both portions and, when it’s cooled, you can refreeze the leftover portion. (DO NOT leave the cooked meal out to cool any longer than 3 hours. DO NOT refrigerate or freeze cooked entrees until completely cool).

7. How long do the meals last in the freezer?

Meals last up to 6-8 months in the freezer but are best before 3 months.

8. How long do the meals last in the refrigerator?

The meals will last up to 4 days in the refrigerator. Our 4 and 6 serving meals will last 5-6 days after thawing.  If you know you are going to be eating the meals 3 days in a row, you may pull out 3 meals ahead of time so that they will be thawed and ready for cooking!

9. What is the best/proper way to thaw the meals?

The best way to thaw the meals is overnight in the refrigerator.  Meals in pans will most likely take a full 24 hours to thaw. The entrees that are 4 or 6 servings will take 36-48 hours. To decrease thaw times you can take the individual items out of the large Ziploc bag.

10. What payment methods do you accept and how do I pay?

We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express. We also accept cash or check at time of delivery.  Simply select "Cash or Check on Delivery" under "How would you like to pay?" at order confirmation. We will collect payment at the time your food is delivered.  There will be a $25 charge for all returned checks.  Repayment of orders must be made with a credit card, cashier's check, or cash.

11. Can I order meals for someone else and have you deliver them?

Sure! We often get requests to deliver meals to new parents, busy families, or patients recovering from surgery. Just place your order and put their delivery address in the box provided.  The recipient must be within our 30 minute delivery range.  If you are not sure, please click ‘Contact Us’ on our website and send us the delivery address and we will confirm.

12. Do you offer a Referral Program?

Yes! You can receive a FREE 'Two of a Kind' meal credit to your account by telling your friends about us.  Simply tell them to put your name in the Comments section when they place their first order and we will put the credit on your account.

13. Do you offer Gluten Free or Vegetarian Meals?

No, at this time we are unable to accommodate those requests.

14. Are you a peanut-free facility?

Great Full Plates stores, portions, and packs meals containing all eight (8) major US allergens (milk, wheat, egg, soy, fish, shellfish, peanuts, and treenuts). Although we take precautions to limit the potential for cross-contamination, cross-contamination may occur between food products, allowing meals to contain any or all of these allergens.

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After entering your Gift Certificate, please select the 'Cash on Delivery' delivery option to complete your purchase.

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Great Full Plates, LLC  is committed to providing an accessible website. If you have difficulty accessing content on this website, please contact info@greatfullplates.com or click the 'CONTACT US' tab to specify the nature of the accessibility issue and the assistive technology you use. We welcome your suggestions and comments about improving our ongoing efforts to increase the accessibility of our website.

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Nashville commercial properties are a huge part of our client base at Greathouse. These locations need special care and attention, different from residential properties.

Any landscape company will tell you that spring is a vital time to ALL properties, but here are some things to which commercial spaces should pay specific attention.

Check for Winter Damage

As both an aesthetic and safety rule, check for anything that Mother Nature could have harmed in the colder months. Frigid temperatures, snow, and ice are notorious for damaging property. Note things such as:

  • Parking lot and sidewalk cracks
  • Damage to gutters and drainage pipes
  • Irrigation line and exterior hose damage
  • Roofing damage

These things are not only unsightly, they can cause a huge liability risk for a commercial property. Make sure that your patrons are safe AND you’re making a good impression by fixing these items early in the season.

Clean Out the Landscaping

It’s no secret that the living parts of your property take the worst of the beating from winter weather. Snow and ice are heavy, sometimes causing extensive damage to trees and shrubs.

BEWARE: Cracks and other damage to trees can be a dangerous situation. Commercial property owners will want to remedy any structurally unsound trees before strong spring storms blow through.

Furthermore, the plows that cleared any snow and ice probably didn’t give much thought to your surrounding vegetation (unless, of course, you’re a Greathouse client). Give your green space and mulch beds a little TLC.

Lastly, any leaves or debris that has accumulated should be removed promptly. These moist areas are a prime growing ground for mold and fungus. They can also clog gutters and damage awnings.

Re-Vamp Your Building’s Look

To us, this is the most exciting part of spring. Sprucing up your spring landscaping makes a great impression on tenants and patrons. Greathouse Landscape always looks forward to adding spring colors and shrubs to our maintenance client to give their property the beautiful boost it deserves.

We work with our commercial property clients to ensure that their Nashville business is in tip-top shape each season. Don’t delay to put your company on a consistent maintenance schedule that will benefit the property all year long.

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This is a Click-and-Go! Extender for Fords.

Based on the details of your Ford, certain options change, including the price of the extender, because an alternate and more specialty extender may be required. Any seat belt extension sent is designed to click into the Ford vehicle specified. Simply select the model and year of your Ford and the seat for which you need an extender.

These car seat belt extensions are safety tested to exceed applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). They are also E4 safety certified for compliance with international safety requirements.*

When needed to buckle up in Fords where one otherwise cannot buckle, this seat belt extender is suitable for:

  • plus-sized people,
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  • those with limited range of motion or mobility challenges,
  • the elderly,
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The Regular Extender is made with similar seat belt webbing material to that used in your car. Rigid Extenders stand upright and, depending on their length, may have a slight bend.

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The defence case is due to start today for the wife of a man accused of attacking and murdering homeless Anthony Richardson outside a bank.

Her husband was cross-examined yesterday after giving his evidence the previous day.

Now it is time for her defence team to begin presenting its case.

Marc Finnie, 44, and Sarah Finnie, 36, of Sutcliffe Avenue, Grimsby, deny murdering Mr Richardson between January 15 and 16, although he admits attacking him.

Gary Clarke, 35, formerly of Roberts Street, Grimsby, denies assisting the couple in connection with the matter.

The prosecution at Sheffield Crown Court claims that Sarah Finnie, a security guard at Grimsby's Freshney Place shopping centre, was annoyed at "rude gestures and comments" made to her by Mr Richardson, who had earlier been ejected, and contacted her husband to arrange a revenge beating.

He is said to have decided that "enough was enough" and kneed Mr Richardson in the face and punched him outside the Halifax bank after she allegedly arranged for a security camera to be diverted away from that area.

Mr Richardson, 45, who was known as Tosh, later died from head injuries.

Clarke, who worked as a security guard with Sarah Finnie, is said to have helped the couple in connection with the fatal attack.

Follow updates from today's hearing below.

No trial on Monday

Sarah Finnie has finished her cross-examination by the prosecution and the jury has been sent home until Tuesday.The court is not sitting on Monday.

Sarah Finnie wanted Tosh to be physically hurt 'as badly as she had been hurt emotionally'

Mr Roberts claimed that she arranged to have the camera moved in the 15 seconds that her husband confirmed to her by telephone that he was “on the final run” to the Halifax.

“I didn’t know where my husband was,” she claimed.

Mr Roberts claimed: “You did know where Anthony Richardson was. You confirmed that Richardson was still in the doorway of the Halifax.”

He claimed that she wanted the homeless man to be struck hard physically as badly as she had been hurt emotionally.

No 'secret eye' on Mr Richardson

Mr Roberts claimed that Sarah Finnie was giving information by telephone to her husband about the movements of Mr Richardson.

“I never told my husband where he was,” she claimed.

She denied “keeping a secret eye” on Mr Richardson from outside a nearby centre entrance.

Mr Roberts claimed that Sarah Finnie had given her husband “a fix” on where Mr Richardson was.

“It was an instant response from your husband,” said Mr Roberts.

“It was a rapid response to your call for help.”

She replied: “It wasn’t a call for help, no.”

'I didn't turn the camera'

Prosecutor Timothy Roberts QC accused Sarah Finnie of making a “false” and “completely fictitious” report of a supposedly suspicious man in Victoria Street.

The prosecution claims that she arranged for a Freshney Place camera to be moved by the control room away from the scene of the Halifax bank, where Marc Finnie attacked Mr Richardson shortly afterwards.

She claimed that she “only found afterwards” that CCTV supervisor Daniel Tinmurth had moved a camera.

“I didn’t turn the camera, no,” she claimed.

Police at the scene

Police at the scene outside the Halifax bank last night
Police at the scene outside the Halifax bank following the incident

'We sat and cried'

Defence barrister William Harbage QC asked Sarah Finnie if she killed Mr Richardson or was anywhere near him at the time.

She replied: “No.”

Mr Harbage asked: “Did you want him to be killed?”

She replied: “No. I just wanted him to stop talking to me as he was and my husband to have a chat to him.”

She denied wanting her husband to assault Mr Richardson or for him to do so intending to kill the homeless man or cause serious harm.

She denied encouraging or intending him to do so.

Mr Harbage asked: “How do you feel now about what happened to Mr Richardson?”She replied: “Absolutely gutted.”

She told the court: “We sat and cried.”

'He did not deserve to die'

Sarah Finnie told the court that, after a control room colleague told her about an assault by her husband on Mr Richardson, she telephoned him and said: “What you f***ing done?” before calling him “an idiot”.

He said that he was sorry and put the phone down on her, she claimed.

“At home, we had a rather heated discussion, calling him an idiot and saying I couldn’t believe he had assaulted somebody,” she said.

“I chucked my tea in the bin and went to bed.”

She claimed that she was “in absolute shock” when she found out that Mr Richardson had died.

“I was devastated,” she claimed.

Her husband handed himself in to police and she was arrested later that day, initially on suspicion of incitement to murder.

She said in a prepared statement that the death was the last thing in the world that she wanted to happen and that he did not deserve to die.

'I didn't think he would attack him'

Defence barrister William Harbage QC asked: “Did you think that Marc was going to attack Mr Richardson?”

She replied: “I didn’t think he would attack him. I knew he was going to have a word with him, with him being in town.

“It’s not worth the hassle.”

She claimed that she did not think her husband would use any violence.She later made another telephone call to him.”

I was worried about my husband,” she claimed.

“I panicked a bit. He lied to me. He doesn’t usually lie. I knew something was up.”

Sarah Finnie says she told her husband to go home

Sarah Finnie claimed that, during another telephone conversation, her husband asked if Mr Richardson was still “misbehaving” but she told him that he had “left the area” and had gone away from the centre.

She claimed: “He didn’t tell me that he was coming in but I had a feeling.”

She claimed that he did not say what he was going to do and that she was not certain what he was doing.

“He was telling me he was going home,” she claimed.

“I said he had left the area. I think he said: ‘Is he on his own?’ I said: ‘Go home then. He is not worth it’ and he put the phone down on me.

“I was just shocked that he had come into town when he said he was going home.”

The accused

Marc Finnie and Sarah Finnie have been charged with the murder of Anthony Richardson
Marc Finnie and Sarah Finnie have been charged with the murder of Anthony Richardson (Image: Facebook)

Anthony 'Tosh' Richardson

Anthony "Tosh" Richardson who died after being attacked outside the Halifax bank in Grimsby
Anthony "Tosh" Richardson who died after being attacked outside the Halifax bank in Grimsby (Image: Grimsby Telegraph)

Marc Finnie 'did not go mad'

Sarah Finnie said that she spoke regularly to her husband on the telephone and they used to “mess about and have a laugh” during conversations.”

That’s just how we are,” she said.

She claimed that, during calls on the day of the incident involving Mr Richardson, she was “talking to him about general stuff” and about a forthcoming holiday in Mexico and about his regular heartburn problems.

She later told her husband, by telephone at 3.51pm, about Mr Richardson causing problems for her.

She claimed that she told him: “Your mate’s been at it again.”

She said that, during a later call about the homeless man, she asked her husband if he could “just have a word with him for us please” because it was “getting beyond a joke”.

She claimed that Marc Finnie “did not go mad” but told her to “just ignore him” because “you are better than that”.

Sarah Finnie's past

Sarah Finnie told the jury that she was a duty manager at Freshney Place shopping centre, Grimsby, and that dealing with abuse from shoplifters happened on a weekly basis.

Anthony Richardson found out about her “past”.

She had previous convictions for motoring offences in 2004, three theft offences and another of obstructing police by giving a false name in 2004, and theft in 2005.

She said that she later put her problems behind her.

Sarah Finnie said that she asked Mr Richardson to leave the centre but he shouted insults about her past and warned her: “You are going to get it.”There was “name-calling” from him and matters were reported to the police.

She denied a claim from a previous witness, a customer services officer, that she said that her husband would kill Mr Richardson.The colleague had claimed that she said: “If Finnie catches him, he will kill him.”


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November 26, 2013
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Your son has fallen and hit his face against a hard surface. Not only is he in pain but now there is also a chip missing from his front tooth. He is worried that his smile will never be the same. What should you do?

Answer: If you can find that missing chip, sometimes we can bond the fragment back on to the tooth. The tooth should be evaluated and repaired as soon as possible, although in the absence of other signs and symptoms of injury, and if your child is not in acute pain, it can probably wait up to 12 hours.

If the fragment can't be found, then the tooth can be restored with tooth-colored filling materials, which are also physically bonded to the natural tooth. Done well, these “composite resin” fillings can last for years and look perfectly natural. They may eventually need to be replaced with something more permanent.

If the chipped tooth is a child's primary (baby) tooth rather than a permanent (adult) tooth, the treatment will be similar.

However, a blow to a tooth can cause damage to the pulp — the living tissue within the tooth, which can become infected and die. If the damage to a primary tooth is too extensive it may be better to remove it to avoid damage to an underlying and developing permanent tooth. A place-holding appliance called a space maintainer may be used. If it is a permanent tooth it may need root canal treatment.

If a tooth is not chipped but is loosened or tender to the touch, it may require temporary stabilization, called splinting, until it has healed. Sometimes no treatment is required. If there has been a fracture to the tooth's root (the part below the gum line) it may heal by itself, or it may require further treatment especially if it is a permanent tooth, depending on the individual situation.

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Some people are planners, and others just go with the flow. Some spend all winter in the gym, and others try and lose ten pounds right before beach season. Some have every detail of their wedding day planned out months in advance, and others... don't.

No matter which kind of person you are, you'll want to look your best for your wedding day. And that includes sporting a bright, healthy-looking smile. Depending how much time you have beforehand, there's a range of dental treatments that can help you look and feel great — not just that day, but every day. Here's a rundown of what you can do in the time remaining before your big day.

Time Left: Up to two years. If you've planned this far in advance, congratulations! You probably have time for almost any needed dental treatment — including orthodontics, which can straighten misaligned teeth and correct a bad bite. But even if you don't have quite so much time, don't despair: Clear aligners and tooth-colored or tongue-side braces, if recommended, can make orthodontic appliances nearly invisible.

Time Left: Six months to one year. Many dental treatments, like periodontal plastic surgery or tooth implants, can achieve remarkable results in this time. Periodontal surgery can give you a less “gummy” smile and greatly improve the aesthetics of your teeth. Tooth implants are modern dentistry's best option for replacing missing teeth. Natural-looking implants have a success rate of 95%, and can last a lifetime.

Time left: Three or four months. There's plenty you can do! If the roots are intact, a crown can be placed on a damaged tooth to restore its appearance and function. Or, missing teeth can be replaced via bridgework, which supports a false tooth from abutments on either side. Stained or discolored teeth can also be dramatically lightened with veneers, where a porcelain shell replaces the tooth's outermost layer of enamel. Tooth implants are still a possibility, under the right circumstances. We can evaluate your individual situation and come up with the best option to replace missing teeth.

Time left: Six weeks or so. You still have time for some basic, yet effective, treatments. Small chips or discolored fillings can be restored with tooth-colored materials that securely bond to the teeth themselves. You can also brighten your teeth by several shades using the techniques of bleaching. In-office whitening treatments are the fastest, but take-home kits, used under our supervision, offer similar results in a longer time.

Have even less time? At the very least, come in for a thorough cleaning right before the date! This will help remove many surface stains and freshen up your smile. Be sure to call in advance so that you're able to get an appointment. Then, smile for the camera!

If you would like more information about a wedding-day smile makeover, please contact us or schedule an appointment to discuss your treatment options. You can learn more in the Dear Doctor magazine article “Wedding Day Smiles.”

By David E. Habecker DDS
November 15, 2013
Category: Oral Health

If you are one of the millions of Americans with missing teeth, then you're probably aware of some of the obvious side effects. You may feel self-conscious during conversations or simply avoid smiling altogether to conceal your dental issue. It is not uncommon for missing teeth to affect your confidence, but did you know that there are other problems that result from tooth loss?

For starters, if you have lost enough teeth, eating may become more difficult, in particular healthy foods, such as fruits and vegetables. This is one of the main reasons that inadequate dental care frequently results in nutritional deficiency.

Another very serious issue that results from missing teeth is bone loss. We sometimes refer to this as a “hidden consequence,” because you may not actually see or feel this issue right away. Did you know that bone is actually living tissue that needs constant stimulation to maintain its form and density? Thus, when a tooth is lost, the bone in the jaw that surrounded and supported that tooth melts away. There is a 25% decrease in width of bone during the first year after tooth loss and an overall 4 millimeters decrease in height over the next few years. The longer you have missing teeth, the greater the loss of bone.

As bone loss continues, it can actually affect the structure of your face. If you lose your teeth early in adulthood, by age 45 you might start to notice sunken cheeks. By age 60, your cheeks and lips will lose their support, resulting in a collapsed and aged look. If your teeth are not replaced, this process will continue, and you will be in danger of losing much of the structural support of your lips and cheeks.

Luckily, we can use dental implants to not only restore your smile, but also to halt this bone loss. Implants look, feel and function like your natural teeth and are made of titanium, which has the unique ability to fuse with your living bone. Among the many benefits of implants, they continue to provide stimulation to your bone, preventing further bone loss.

With a success rate of more than 95%, implants are the best long-term solution for tooth replacement.

If you would like more information about implants and bone loss, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article “The Hidden Consequences of Losing Teeth.”

By David E. Habecker DDS
November 06, 2013
Category: Oral Health
Tags: sensitive teeth

In a healthy tooth, a coating of enamel protects the crown — the part above the gum line — and a layer of cementum protects the tooth root below the gum line. Enamel and cementum are inert (nonliving) substances that do not respond to stimuli such as heat or cold; however, dentin, the living tissue below them, does. Dentin contains numerous microscopic tubules that readily transmit stimuli toward the nerve-filled center of the tooth (pulp tissue). Loss of protective enamel or cementum leaves dentin exposed to all sorts of stimuli in the oral environment, which can trigger “dentinal hypersensitivity” — anything from a mild twinge to shooting pain.

Fortunately, there are many options for treating hypersensitivity. The key to selecting the most appropriate one(s) is determining the cause(s). Some of the more common reasons for sensitivity due to dentin exposure include:

  • Enamel erosion caused by an “acid attack” related to external (extrinsic) causes — i.e., consumption of acidic beverages/food — or internal causes — i.e., regurgitation of stomach acids due to gastroesophageal reflux disease [GERD] or the eating disorder bulimia
  • Using an overly abrasive brush or toothpaste, brushing incorrectly or too frequently, or brushing too soon after an “acid attack” — all of which can result in a loss of enamel
  • Tooth decay (dental caries or cavities)
  • Tooth fracture or chipping: tooth grinding (bruxism) is a common cause
  • Worn fillings
  • Gum recession, due to age or improper tooth brushing, that exposes the tooth root
  • Gum disease, which can result in gum recession

Sensitivity can also occur following a procedure like treating a cavity. Normally it subsides within a couple of weeks or so but if it continues there may be another underlying cause.

Whatever the source(s) of your discomfort, our office can get to the bottom of it and recommend an effective course of treatment that meets your personal needs!

If you would like more information about tooth sensitivity, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article “Sensitive Teeth.”


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A network for the future

With its TAI Community (Trainees, Apprentices and Interns), Hager Group has created a unique internal network of young employees who provide each other and the company with valuable support. In early September these junior employees, called TAIs, from France and Germany came together for their first-ever joint workshop day and went home full of new ideas and inspiration.

They are quite literally the future of the company: a total of 126 Hager Group TAIs met on 6th September in Obernai for their first international networking and workshop day. The 91 participants from Hager Group’s German sites and the 35 from the French sites were invited to Obernai, in Alsace France, by their TAI Community. The TAI Community at Hager Group is a self-organised network of young employees – something that is quite unique in the corporate world.

A unique network of young employees

The members of this TAI Community help each other by providing the opportunity to make contacts and exchange ideas, allowing faster integration into the company, development of projects and ideas and simply enjoying their work more. “At Hager Group we are very proud that this kind of network has been developed within our company,” commented Carole Bernard, Group HR Project Manager, for diversity at Hager Group.

It took several months’ preparation time, with various meetings on both sides of the border and a lot of hard work to organise the meeting. For the 126 attendees, the event started with a Hager Group knowledge treasure hunt in Obernai. The objective: getting to know each other and the company better.

Workshops with the Board of Directors

The next item on the agenda was a brainstorming session based on questions that the Board of Directors had put together for them. What are your career priorities? How could Hager Group improve manager development? Do you consider Hager Group to be an innovative company? If so, why?

The TAI members discussed these and other questions amongst themselves, then later on with CEO Daniel Hager and Chief Group Human Resources Officer Franck Houdebert. The dialogue provided some extremely important insights for these two Board members; such as the fact that young people would like to see more open, flexible working conditions or that the prospect of working with international projects and teams is very attractive.

A blueprint for future work structures

“The TAI Community reflects the cooperative spirit that we want to promote within the company,” said Franck Houdebert, “it shows us how networking can help us to build future.” From this perspective, the TAI Community is not just an unusually versatile network, but also an example of the interconnected way in in which corporate structures will work together in the future.

About Hager Group
Hager Group is a leading supplier of solutions and services for electrical installations in residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Our range of solutions and services extends from energy distribution to cable management and from security systems to building automation.
As an independent family-owned and family-run company based in Blieskastel, Germany, Hager Group is one of the industry’s innovation leaders. A total of 11,400 employees generate a turnover of approximately 1.9 billion euros. Components and solutions are produced at 23 sites around the globe and are trusted by customers in 120 countries worldwide.

  1. From left to right: Lisa Schug, event co-organiser, Carole Bernard, Hager Group HR project manager, Anaïs Mehl, event co-organiser.
  2. Brainstorming session based on questions from Hager Group’s Board of Directors.
  3. Hager Group TAI Community general meeting.
  4. Daniel Hager (l.), Anaïs Mehl (r.), event co-organiser.
  5. Daniel Hager (l.) and Franck Houdebert (r.) discussing with the TAI Community.
  6. Franck Houdebert discussing with the TAI Community.

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Hager Group
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On the Recent Unrest in Haiti

Dear THP Community Members,

As you may know, there have been widespread protests in Haiti over the past few days.

We want to assure you first and foremost that all is well on campus. Fortunately for us, school is out for the summer, but we have been taking every reasonable precaution to ensure the safety of our staff who remain at the school.

While circumstances in Haiti, whether natural or man-made, occasionally present challenges, with nearly three decades of continuous operation and on-the-ground experience we are confident in our ability to make the best decisions possible in situations such as these.

We remain in regular communication with members of the Haitian private sector and others in Haiti who are helping us to understand and monitor the broader situation on the ground so that we can respond accordingly.

That said, at times like this there is always a tendency to see Haiti’s situation as hopeless or corrupt (to name just some of the descriptions we often hear).  As a result, people may decide that their donations are better placed elsewhere.

We argue instead that the disruption caused by natural disasters and political upheaval is precisely why people should invest more, not less, in the institutional capacity of Haiti to respond appropriately to these situations.  Funding quality education is one of the surest and most appropriate avenues for individual donors in the U.S. to address these issues.

Indeed, we are very focused on forming graduates who have both the capacity and the dedication to build a better future for the country to ensure that news reports like the ones we have been reading in recent days become less and less frequent.

Thank you for reading.  And, as always, if you do have any questions or concerns in light of recent events, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

The Haitian Project

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Mission Schools Still Matter

The Economist delivered a bit of good news in a February 21, 2019 article titled, The Geography of Education in Africa—Why Mission Schools Still Matter. The article explains new findings on the effect of geography on educational outcomes in Africa. While the education level of their parents is the strongest predictor of children’s educational achievement, the chart below shows that other geographical factors play a part, too.

In particular, living near a Catholic mission improves children’s chances of becoming better educated than their parents.

The Haitian Project (THP) community has always believed that Catholic education across the globe makes for a better world. Please consider supporting THP’s efforts to expand Catholic education in Haiti.

TOP Five Reasons to Support The Haitian Project this Lent

(Or any time of year!)

1.  THP is an authentically Catholic mission. As an Association of Lay Faithful through the Diocese of Providence, RI, THP is recognized as having a specific charism (a unique spiritual identity) within the larger mission of our Church. THP uses the principles of Catholic Social Teaching to guide its community and work.

2.  Education is the first social outreach of the Church. Education is how we instruct others in the faith, invite those on the “outskirts” into community, and develop God-given talents to be shared for the good of others and for the benefit of society.

3.  Community is the means by which THP works and finds its success, both in Haiti and in the U.S. This is why THP desires to be physically present in your local community. Together, we strengthen our Church.

4.  The Louverture Cleary Schools Network is an UPSTREAM solution to poverty. After nearly three decades of providing quality secondary education in Haiti, THP recognizes that education is a game changer in Haiti. Education is not only transformative for the individual, it is the best way to address chronic challenges with rule of law, poverty, health, and environmental degradation.

5.  THP is about conversion. We work for change in the world and in ourselves. From THP’s Charism Statement:

…we have discovered that work done voluntarily for the benefit of others is a powerful, grace-filled catalyst for personal metanoia and environmental change. The success of our labor not only increases our sense of personal dignity and transforms the world around us, but it also deepens our trust in God and our willingness to serve.

To bring The Haitian Project to your parish or school, contact us at 401-351-3624 or email development@haitianproject.org.


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Haley Mai

Surprises and Inspiration

Let me just start by saying, this girl managed to surprise me through our entire session. Let me explain why:
Nikita contacted me to do one of my mini sessions this fall and I thought she and I had met previously at one of the Windsor Photographer & Model workshops, so I figured she just wanted some new portfolio updates! We planned for our session at Malden Park on what was originally Wednesday but due to our weird weather, we postponed until Saturday (thank goodness!!). When we finally met up on Saturday afternoon, the weather was absolutely beautiful with nothing but sunshine and a couple clouds.

As with every client, before we started our session I asked her what kind of images she wanted to create today and if she had any inspirational images she loved that she could show me. She showed me her images and continued on to tell me that she had never done a photoshoot before but that she had always wanted to!! Now, I was confused as I knew I recognized this girl and thought it was from one of the workshops but she said she had never been to any! So we continued through Malden, started creating our images, and while I was guiding her this girl seriously surprised me with some BEAUTIFUL looks!! It's not very often that you get someone doing their very first photoshoot and they already give you some serious model vibes! I had taken about 15 shots at this point and was already so happy!! This woman was killing it!!

We moved to different locations where we actually got a little leg workout in (FEEL THE BURN!) going to the top of the hill where the skyline was visible. This is seriously a pretty amazing sight so if you're a Windsor local and HAVEN'T checked this spot out yet, you need to! Nikita continuously slayed these images and as we talked some more she mentioned how she's known me since high school and how one of the images I had taken of her back then at a Multicultural Festival was still one of her favourite images to date. Mind you, this was about 7 years ago when I had just picked up my very first DSLR! At this moment, I shouted "OH MY GOODNESS! WE WENT TO HIGH SCHOOL TOGETHER! THAT'S WHERE I KNOW YOU! And, I'm so sorry for your eyes that saw my very amateur work.."
She laughed and said that she'd been following my work since back then and although at the time she thought my amateur images were great, it's been even better to watch me grow and my style change.

This really got me thinking about my roots and how sometimes it's good to just go back - sometimes waaaaay back - to your old work and just remind yourself of where you started and that everyone starts somewhere. This doesn't just apply to photography, either! Whether you are a fellow artist, a personal trainer, a model, an accountant, a landscaper, and everything in-between, we all started with a curiosity and desire to try something new and even if you knew it was going to take you a while to get on the same level as the people that inspired you in the first place, you did it anyways. Just like Nikita here, I took a chance on photography years ago because it interested me and now I could never imagine doing anything else for the rest of my life. If you've been waiting for a sign to go and try that new profession, hit the gym, start that hobby, go into that new program, this is it. Go out there and just get that thing that you're curious about because the worst thing that could happen is you fail and try something else, but maybe.. just maybe.. it'll be the start of a whole new life.

Two weeks ago I got to spend four days at my grandmothers place in Lakeshore dog sitting and on day two of my stay, I had a SERIOUS itch to create something. My grandmothers yard is always so well kept and full of beautiful flowers, a weeping willow, and cute furniture. Her neighbour, Randy (we will come back to him in a minute), also has a beautiful piece of land which he always tells me I'm free to roam if I so choose as long as I've got bug spray handy! I already had this outfit set out for myself and I was going to try and take some self portraits, but it just wasn't working! I wasn't creating what I was envisioning.

So on this Monday July 24th, I thought about who would be willing to come and take photos with me and after sending out a tweet I remembered my best gal pal Angie lived somewhat in the area and that she usually had Mondays free! I sent her a text and she was on her way over just under an hour later. I walked next door to Randys place, told him I had a friend coming to model for me and to ask if I could use his land as a location and he said to me
"My neice does some modelling! Her name is Angie Guenette!"
Well, if I had a little freak out that second and replied "NO WAY! THAT'S WHO'S COMING OVER RIGHT NOW!"
While Angie was on her way she had mentioned to her boyfriend, Andrew (who was with her for the shoot!), that the address I gave her seemed very close to her Uncles place and when she pulled into the driveway she realized her Uncle was my grandmothers neighbour! It was all too funny of a situation because Randy has been my grandmothers neighbour for as long as I can remember and Angie and I have been friends for a couple of years now but neither one of us had known about how close we actually have been all our lives! Funny how the universe works sometimes, huh?

Anyways, AS USUAL, Angie and I had a blast creating these photos for you and we got SO many mosquito bites but it was so worth it! As always, feel free to comment and share this post if you so choose and don't forget to follow myself and Angie on our Instagram accounts!
Angies Instagram
Haley Mai Photography Instagram

Seeing Differently

Over the weekend I had the pleasure of attending an InstaMeet (if you're unfamiliar of what that is, it's when a bunch of local photographers and aspiring models get together and take photos!) in London Ontario hosted by two of my friends, Tom Hortiz and Adam Knapper. I met SO many new, incredible people who share the same love for photography as me and I'm glad to call them all friends. After we spent almost 6 hours of shooting (and I even did some modelling!) a group of us who were left decided to continue the night and grab some grub at Crabby Joes which was just a table of lovely stories and laughs. Once the day was done, I was so extremely happy with all of the images I was able to get, I started editing the images immediately after arriving back to where I stayed for the weekend.

I found myself in a rut, as most artists do, but it was for a completely different reason than usual. I normally find myself in a rut when I haven't shot in a while, but this time I had only been shooting weddings which although very lovely can diminish your creativity! Whenever I can't be creative, shoot, or even plan shoots, I feel empty. I realize how "emo" that sounds but photography is not just my career, it is my passion. Without photography, I am not the best me I know I can be. So, this is a thank you to every single person who attended the InstaMeet for making me feel so loved, appreciated, and beautiful. I can't believe I get to call all of you amazing people friends.

Without further ado, here is a collection of my very favourite images from that incredible day (in no particular order!).

- @kailyncozy
- @nikkicamara6
- @kidsnapz
- @neisa_long7
- @joshmankz
- @fvanpuyenbroeck
- @aidanrempel
- @christianaubino

"Aqua Woman"

On Monday May 29th I finally got to see my favourite girl Angie after months of not seeing one another and we had such a blast! When Angie texted me to meetup and catch up and presented the idea of a pool shoot, I was ecstatic! I hadn't done a pool session before (not for professional purposes anyways) and I was finally getting the chance to see this chick and collaborate on something we both loved!

Our day started off at her lovely home where we fired off so many photos and a couple different outfits. I'm not usually one to do a shoot in direct sunlight because as photographers, we are taught in school and out in the real world that "direct sunlight is bad" but after this session I really beg to differ! We managed to achieve the vibes and look we were going for and actually if it hadn't been for the direct sunlight, I don't think the images would've been the same! So I was already SUPER happy with how these were looking.

Once we finished our little session, we proceeded to lunch at a cute little vegan/vegetarian place in Tecumseh called "Healthy Mama". We both ordered the "jackfruit pulled pork sandwich" and we both gave it and the restaurant a 10/10! So if you're in the area and haven't been to that place yet, GET YOUR BUTT OVER THERE! It was delicious and the service was lovely!

I was SO excited about these photos, I had completely culled, edited, retouched and delivered them that same night and anybody who knows me knows that this is normal for me, haaha! I can't help myself! I think one of the best things about the way I run my business is that my clients can expect their images - in most cases - that same week. I like to post BTS (behind the scenes) images on my Instagram story during sessions, and it just doesn't make sense to make people wait weeks or even months before they can see the final product. That is just my personal opinion and the way I like to run my business, so if you do this and like doing it then keep doing you!

As for the title of this blog post: usually during my editing sessions, I enjoy sending little sneak previews to the client to give them a peak into my process and because anticipation always KILLS them. Giving them sneak previews can put their mind at ease knowing that I'm working on their photos for hours at a time, and gives them the opportunity to give me feedback as I'm going along. ANYWAYS, as I was sending Angie her previews, she made a comment that made me laugh out loud. She saw the first photo in the collection (view below!) and said "WHO IS THAT AQUA WOMAN?!" and it stuck. I thought it was a cute little comment that fit quite well.

Oksana Fitspo

Oksana is a personal trainer, kickboxing instructor, and motivator to everyone and I was so excited when she contacted me for a session! I hadn't really had the opportunity to photograph fitness type portraits before so this was new for me and I had a blast! Oksana and I have known each other since we had been through grade school together so it is always nice to hear that old friends are keeping up with your work!
Not only is she kick-ass strong, but she is CRAZY BEAUTIFUL! Such a kind, wonderful soul and it was an absolute pleasure working with her. Go over to her Instagram and give her a follow to keep up with her workouts, meals, and motivational posts! Check out some of my favourites from that day below!


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