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Sticky buzziness saving swarm |
 An apiarist for over 25 years, most just call Gene Papineau a beekeeper. Some are calling him a honey of a guy since he was quick to respond to a Tecumseh residence to remove thousands of honey bees that swarmed in on Sunday. Papineau has had as many as 35 hives at one time. He now keeps eight hives, enough to supply family and friends with fresh honey. The average beehive has a population of 80,000 honey bees. Each travels up to three miles collecting nectar for producing honey, pollinating... [read more]
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Destroyer’s huge & close to the heart shows this summer |
 Who’d have thought Kiss would bridge the generation gap? Visitors to last year’s Cornfest can attest to that phenomenon in local band Destroyer - The Ultimate Tribute to Kiss. Spearheaded by Tecumseh resident Moe Rotondi (Gene Simmons), Destroyer has been trotting the globe since their exposure at the Calgary Stampede last summer.
From huge shows like the 20,000 sold out concert in Surrey B.C where they’ll open for Brett Michaels and Poison on August 26-27, to the special fundraising benefit... [read more]
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Lots of Clowning Around... |
 Lots of clowning around at St. Peter’s fun fair - with clowns Laura Mullins (left) and Lauren Renaud are (from left): Tianna Dupuis, Danieka Dupuis, Alaina Valeri, Kylene Dupuis, Hunter Corp, Michael Lorkavich.... [read more]
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Drill Team A Real Crowd Pleaser... |
 Lazee G Ranch’s first ever Musical Drill Team performed for a crowd of 200 on Sunday, May 29, 2005 as the opening act for the ranch’s Horse Show. Seven local children aged 11 – 13 practiced once per week for six weeks in preparation for the event. The team is to be congratulated for their fine show. The performance was choreographed and coached by Hanna Gagnon of Lazee G Ranch and the team was lead by Lazee G’s Jamie Gagnon. ... [read more]
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WECDSB Principal transfers and appointments announced |
The following are the appointments and transfers of Principals and Vice-principals approved by the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board for the school year 2005-2006:
Elementary schools
Therese Barichello: from Principal St. Bernard (Amherstburg) to Principal Holy Cross
Cathy Nelson: from Acting Administrator Holy Cross to Vice-Principal Holy Cross
Rita Pallisco: from Principal St. James to Principal Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Joe Bachetti: from teacher St. Pius X to Acting... [read more]
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Young composers measure up... |
 Tecumseh teachers of the Music for Young Children program, Lilly Senko and Lynda Todon, are particularly proud of these local Music For Young Children students who each earned Honourable Mention in their respective age divisions for music pieces they composed. The nation-wide contest saw 12,487 original works entered – 4,748 from Ontario alone. Each original piece was required to be a minimum of four measures and were judged by professional classical music composers.... [read more]
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Canada South Festival Network |
June 17 - 19, 24-25 Carrousel of the Nations
Telephone: (519) 255-1127
Visit and experience the diversity of our great country enjoyed at the premiere ethno-cultural festival in Southwestern Ontario. The Multicultural Council brings you Villages showcasing food, music, dancing and traditions from around the world.
Email: mcc@mnsi.net Website: www.themcc.com
Location: Expo-Riverfront Festival Plaza
June 21-July 3 Summerfest
Telephone: (519) 254-2880
This family centered eve... [read more]
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Miss Tecumseh 2005 Pageant |
The Tecumseh Corn Festival has been voted one of the “Top 50 Festivals in Ontario," for two consecutive years (2003, 2004). Our 30th Annual Tecumseh Corn Festival will take place from August 25th -28th 2005 at Lacasse Park, Tecumseh.
The Miss Tecumseh Pageant is one of our oldest and most inviting events, attracting girls from the ages of 16 to 21 from the region. They put on a classy show which is the highlight of our kick-off events on Corn Fest Thursday, vying for the title of Miss Tecu... [read more]
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Join now, still room in Optimist/Kidsail program |
The Optimist Club is offering 10 children ages 7-8 an opportunity to participate in South Port Sailing School’s Kidsail program by sponsoring their registration. The program takes place August 1-5 from 9am to noon. All details are on the application, available at Tecumseh Arena or Tecumseh Library. Deadline is June 20, 2005!... [read more]
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Board members required |
Harmony In Action is looking for individuals from these areas of expertise: Legal, Human Resources, Marketing, Entrepreneurial, fundraising.
Harmony In Action is a non-profit organization that provides day, evening and weekend activities involving adults, who have developmental and/or physical disabilities, in Windsor and Essex County. As a Board member you will work along side other passionate individuals and provide an amazing orgnization with a well diversified board. If interes... [read more]
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Methods of metamorphosis |
 Victoria’s grade ones are learning about metamorphosis. Raising meal worms in jars of bran, the children will see them enter the pupa stage and finally become beetles in the next few weeks. Showing some of the little worms are (from left): Paige Chandler, Stefan Gligor and Shoma Kurusu. Back (from left): Shaye Wiggins, Gillian Gillard, Alexandra Mailloux, Jordan Zanier (behind), Eshmeen Aujla, Jessica Priestley, Brandon Scherton.... [read more]
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Hoops For Heart... |
 St. Gregory School raised $7,000 in their Hoops For Heart event, to benefit the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Teams raised pledges to compete in an afternoon of three on three on May 27, 2005. From left, Julia Mohamed, Mary Ann Zokvic, Erika Renaud and Meagan Agnew. ... [read more]
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OPP clinics assist in safer boating |
 The OPP Boat Inspection Clinic, held at several locations last month is being deemed a success. Locally it was held on May 28, 2005 at the South Port Sailing Club, a first for the club in holding such an event. Approximately 50 boats came via water (Pike Creek) or via trailer to be inspected by the OPP Marine Unit, supported by OPP Auxiliary Officer, Brenda Deacon and members of the Tecumseh Community Policing Committee.
The OPP would like to thank SPSC Commodore Phil Peck and the Executive ... [read more]
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Tecumseh-Manning project at lower cost |
The construction cost of completing the road widening of Tecumseh Road and Manning Road has come in at $1.2 million under the estimated $10 million budget.
“Good news for taxpayers all around,” says Tecumseh Mayor Gary McNamara.
The tender has been awarded to J. LePera Contracting of Windsor in the amount of $8.8 million. LePera was the lowest tender, and the deal is to be finalized Friday, June 10 so that preparatory work can get underway for construction to start in two to three weeks.... [read more]
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Lacasse Park brings pride to Tecumseh |
 In the Town of Tecumseh sits a ballpark that’s been a part of the town heritage for over 60 years. Lacasse Park home of the Tecumseh Baseball Club, is one of the top ballparks in Ontario.
Built from scratch, by volunteers who first had to cut and remove trees, the ballpark features a grandstand with an impressive dugout, added to the park in the early 1950s.
Maintaining a high-quality ballpark such as the one at Lacasse Park is time-consuming, labor-intensive work which a group of volun... [read more]
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Town awarded for international projects |
The Town of Tecumseh received the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Community Volunteer Achievement Award, recognizing the Town’s involvement in an international exchange program that has assisted the Town of Tsumeb, in Namibia, a post-apartheid nation on the Atlantic coast of southern Africa.
Over 100 municipalities are involved in FCM international programs.
“It was quite an honour to accept this award on behalf of our community,” said Mayor Gary McNamara who attended the F... [read more]
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First flight a delight |
 After the delight of watching painted lady butterflies emerge from their cocoons, the grade 2 classes at Victoria Public School shared in the excitement of sending them out into the world.
Painted ladies look similar to monarchs but are smaller. Each of the four grade two classes had their own group to observe, the last of which were set free on Friday, June 3, 2005. It took a while, but one by one, the 19 butterflies sensed the open air and fluttered up and away, while the students quietl... [read more]
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Get in motion this Sunday |
Wheel, bike, skate, run or walk to help people with spinal cord injuries here in our community and across Canada. Collect donations and join the Tecumseh Rick Hansen Wheels In Motion (RHWIM) event this Sunday, June 12 at Green Acres Optimist Park, St. Gregory’s Road. Registration is at 10:00 a.m., start time is 11:00 a.m. Other family activities will be taking place at the park to celebrate the nation-wide event as well.
Through a Quality of Life Grant from the Rick Hansen Man In Motion Foun... [read more]
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WECDSB to survey parents on uniforms |
The Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board (WECDSB) plans to conduct a Board-wide survey of parents in October 2005, regarding the implementation of a mandatory elementary school uniform.
On the recommendation of the WECDSB’s Elementary Uniform Committee, one survey will be distributed to each family at all 41 Catholic elementary schools.
The Committee plans to include an information sheet with the survey in order to provide parents with additional background that will assist pare... [read more]
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Parenting With a Purpose |
“Your family is your foundation, just like a launching pad of a rocket.” Robin Sharma from FAMILY WISDOM
My friend Jimmy Carruthers and I played together after school every day. From kick-the-can to hide the ball to homerun derby, we were engrossed in self-initiated games and activities for hours at a time. We were so involved that I always lost track of time, but not Jimmy. He knew exactly what he needed to do by 6:00pm every night. He had to get home for his family’s supper. As the bewitch... [read more]
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Town of Lakeshore to hold second public meeting on new St. Anne High School site |
The Town of Lakeshore will hold a public meeting on June 20 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Emeryville, beginning at 7:00 p.m. regarding proposed re-zoning to make way for the new St. Anne High School.
This is the second public meeting on the issue. At this meeting a report and recommendations prepared by Tom Storey, Planner for the Town of Lakeshore, will be reviewed.. Storey’s report to Lakeshore Council was submitted last week.
His recommendations reflect the findings of a traffi... [read more]
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Bazaar/Open House at Extendicare Tec. |
Extendicare Tecumseh hosts an open house, bazaar and car wash on June 18, 2005 from 9 am to 1 pm. Various vendors include Mary Kay, Home and Gift Collection, 5th Avenue Jewelry and more.
There will also be a Penny Drive with great prizes like gift certificates from Freeds and other well known stores and restaurants. You will also have an opportunity to tour the facility, located at 2475 St. Alphonse, next to St. Peter School. Get a manicure while students of St. Peter assist with the car w... [read more]
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Of snakes, soil studies, second place & softball champs |
A.V. Graham’s Gr. 4 classes enjoyed their science field trips to the Hillman Marsh Hands-on programs includ a marsh habitat hike and dip-netting. They saw many plants and animals, even a fox snake. Games on animal populations and food webs were great fun.
Our Gr. 7 and 8 classes are part of a select group participating in a scientific program sponsored by BASF and our school board involving environmental soil studies on Fighting Island. This site was once the dumping spot for the potash that ... [read more]
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