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Our Goodwill Ambassador celebrates his 90th birthday this Sunday |
 Donald H. Loucks celebrates his 90th birthday on July 24, 2005 and he would love to see you there. Tecumseh United Church is hosting a reception with cake and refreshments immediately after its 10:00 a.m. service which concludes by 11:00 a.m.
Don, a long time Tecumseh resident, is known by many for his numerous appearances in the Tecumseh Corn Festival parade and other functions, wearing his trademark red blazer, covered in the pins, badges crests and medals he has collected over the years. ... [read more]
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Meeting on OMB – Lakewood Decision |
Tecumseh Council has met with its lawyer, Tom Lederer, who lead the Town’s successful defence in the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) hearing on the matter of Lakewood golf Course.
The four-week hearing took place in April, 2005 with a decision by the OMB issued at the end of June, denying applications by Sumatara Investments Limited to develop the 91-acre golf course parcel.
Tecumseh Mayor Gary McNamara says Town Council is scheduling a meeting with Sumatra President Jerry Ublansky and his son... [read more]
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Local student receives prestigous scholarship award |
 Four young area residents received a Millennium Excellence Award from the Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation in recognition of their community involvement, demonstrated leadership abilities, innovative thinking and academic achievement.
Hard work and dedication have spelled success for local Russell Woods resident Andrea Lo who graduated from Belle River District High School with an overall 95.4% average and 97% in her top six courses that included physics, biology, calculus, chemistry ... [read more]
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Baby Signers giving babies a head start with their hands |
 A 14-month- old struggles to get his car out of the toy box but it won’t budge. For most toddlers the frustration produces tears or angry howls – or a combination of both– that eventually summon Mom or Dad to figure out what the problem is.
Not so for Nathan St. Louis. This 14-month-old simply calls to Mom and puts his little hands on his upper chest. The movement means “help” in American Sign Language and it is one of 50 ASL signs that have proven successful in bridging the gap to ver... [read more]
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“Car’ is one of a dozen signs 14-month old Nathan loves to use.
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Signing “please” gets ’em every time, eh Nate?
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Heaven has one more Angel |
 My Memé, Mary Masse, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2005, with all of her loving family around her. She was 73 years old. Mary will be greatly missed by her husband, Theodore Masse; her daughters, Connie Chambers and husband Jack, Vicki Moulden and husband Ron, Debra Kostanjevec and husband Dave and her sons, David Masse and wife Barb, Richard Masse and wife Sheree. Our loving Memé Masse will also be greatly missed by her grandchildren: David, Krysie and Katie Masse; Ryan, Matthew, Jaco... [read more]
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Thank You Tecumseh Fire Rescue... |
 Special thanks to Tecumseh Fire Rescue for assisting with the video shoot of Just Imagine – the song written by Tecumseh’s Glen MacNeil and inspired by the life of Terry Fox – at Lacasse Park. With the help of the fire truck’s crane lift, video producer and director Rob Ross was able to take some effective footage of Glen performing the song with 1,000 kids from A.V. Graham and Victoria Schools. After the hour session that morning of June 27, 2005, the fire fighters who assisted thanked the T... [read more]
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Manning/Tecumseh Road project begins with hydro mishap |
 Fortunatley there were no injuries when a service truck pulled down a hydro pole on Tecumseh Road on the afternoon of July 12, just the second day into hydro pole repacement and relocation – initial work in the Manning/Tecumseh Road reconstruction. The incident was otherwise ominous, causing major disruptions and inconvenience to businesses and residents who were without power until as late as 11: 00 p.m. in some instances. Tecusmeh Road was closed to traffic until that time as well.
It w... [read more]
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Popular programs keep summer in smiles… |
 Tecumseh Leisure Pool Open Swim times
• Mon-Fri 1p-3:30p
• Tue/Thur 6p-7:30p
• Sat/Sun 2p-4p
Tot Pool, Lap Pool, Splash Pad and Water slide all available during these times.
($2.55 per person;
$9.25 family- max 5)... [read more]
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Tecumseh Library Branch Assistant Lynn Fiorino introduces a new story to young participants of the Library’s ongoing free summer program.
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Tecumseh Block Parent Programme up and running |
The Tecumseh Block Parent Programme is up and running with several families registered and ready to receive their very identifiable red window sign. The programme in Tecumseh is registered with the Ontario Block Parent Programme and the local group is managed by an Executive Committee comprised of: Chairperson Jim Oakley, Secretary Joanne Duff, Treasurer Julie Trepanier, and Tecumseh OPP Police Liaison Lee Batte.
Block Parents are responsible adults who care sufficiently about the well-being ... [read more]
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Tecumseh Terry Fox Run Seeks Members for Terry’s Team |
The Tecumseh Terry Fox Run Committee is seeking cancer survivors to become members of ‘Terry's Team’. Survivors are living proof that cancer research works, and they symbolize hope for a future without cancer. As the Terry Fox Foundation states, “As people whose cancer is in remission, they demonstrate that the funds our volunteers work so hard to raise are producing results. We cannot think of anything Terry Fox would be happier to know.”Terry’s Team Members contribute greatly by heightening... [read more]
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Tecumseh Tribune now fully surfable: http://thetribune.ca |
 Soon, the preserved heritage of Tecumseh will be only a mouse click away; the Tecumseh Tribune has found an online home. Sporting a user-friendly (yes, your mom can figure it out) look and feel and several powerful features, this online archive compliments the Tribune’s printed edition and provides the community with easy access to issues past and present. Loading the website will bring you the current issue, with the headlines presented along with a summary of the story. If this story contai... [read more]
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Town Hall Re-Tendered, Move Delayed |
The temporary relocation of municipal offices to the Public Works building has been delayed as tender calls for the renovation of Tecumseh Town Hall were re-issued. The tenders will be opened on July 21, 2005.
The $1 million renovation project came in higher than the Town’s estimates.
“We re-tendered, clarifying the demolition component of the project,” Tecumseh Mayor Gary McNamara said earlier this week.
The Planning and Building Services departments will be located at Tecumseh arena d... [read more]
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Sponsor for Terry Fox song CD |
Tecumseh’s Terry Fox Run Committee has found a sponsor who will pay the $2,500 cost of printing 1,000 copies of the “Just Imagine” CD. Local Terry Fox Committee member Glen MacNeil wrote the song on inspiration after learning more about the life, determination and spirit of the late Terry Fox.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Terry Fox run for Cancer Research. The national event takes place this year on September 18. “Just Imagine’ was written to promote and commemorate the 200... [read more]
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Setting a realistic pace for women’s fitness |
 A pear joined a gym, worked hard, dieted, bought trendy workout clothes and still she thought she didn’t fit in, so she stopped going. She consoled herself with potato chips and sticky baked goods made with white flour.
Then Village Circuit opened in June, 2005, in the lower level of Estetica Day Spa on Amy Croft Drive. Owner Marilyn Godard placed dried arrangements of lavender that she grew herself and a few art pieces on the calm earthtoned walls. No mirrors.
Workout equipment that was... [read more]
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Donations sought for historic Ursuline cross repair |
 Results of the Tecumseh Area Historical Society’s appeal for donations to assist in costly repairs to the stylized Celtic cross that once sat on top of the Ursuline’s St. Anthony’s convent in Tecumseh have been disappointing.
Interestingly, a donation came from Detroit when the first appeal was made in May of this year.
The cross was vandalized last fall and the repairs entail metal work to the caved in areas. As well, a new base for the cross must be made to secure it properly in it’s... [read more]
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The Tribune sponsors the Official Corn Festival Colouring Contest! |
Contest Rules: ONE entry submitted per contestant please!
Eight (8) prizes will be awarded in four different categories 4 & 5 years, 6 & 7 years, 8 & 9 years and 10-12 years. There will be a first prize (award of excellence) and 1 honourable mention awarded in each category. The winners of the award of excellence will recieve a certificate from Carroll Associates Art & Framing Gallery to have their picture framed. Any colouring instrument or technique may be used; so be creative and show ... [read more]
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Assault Investigation Continues |
Essex OPP Crime Unit is continuing the investigation into the July 9, 2005 Break and Enter and Assault which occurred at a house party on Puce Rd., in the Town of Lakeshore. Crime Unit investigators are once again asking for the public's assistance in this matter.
Anyone who may have been at the party or have information related to the crime is asked to contact the Essex OPP Crime Unit at 723-2491 or Crimestoppers at 258-TIPS for a possible cash reward. Your tip will be anonymous; you w... [read more]
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More road projects eyed for next year |
Complete reconstruction of Brighton Road from Riverside Drive to the CN/VIA tracks is being contemplated for next year.
Mayor Gary McNamara reports that 2006 road projects will be finalized by October of this year so that the Town of Tecumseh can take advantage of early tendering cost savings.
Among several projects already being researched is Brighton Road which has been deferred for the last few years, due to the Manning/ Tecumseh road reconstruction.
“It would have been just too m... [read more]
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LAWN WATERING RESTRICTIONS |
To the residents of The Town of Tecumseh and those of the Town of Lakeshore service by the TOWN OF TECUMSEH WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM:
Effective May 1st, 2005 to October 1st, 2005 customers are to restrict lawn watering by using the alternate day method. Even numbered houses may water on even numbered days of the month and odd numbered houses may water on odd numbered days of the month.
Furthermore, you are restricted from watering between the hours of 5 a.m. to 9 a..m.
If dry weather... [read more]
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