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Rare perfect cribbage hand turns up at Golden Age Club… |
 For the first time in 10 years of the Tecumseh Golden Age Cribbage Club’s weekly games, somebody had a perfect hand. That Friday afternoon of January 20, 2006 there was a bit of a hoopla over Helen Johnson’s luck. She had three 5’s and the Jack of clubs in her hand and wouldn’t you know, it was her partner Rose Kavanaugh that cut the cards and turned up the 5 of clubs.
“That’s worth 29 points, the most you can get,” says Joe Desmarias, who runs the club. “To get 19 is the worst, no points i... [read more]
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Seed collector seeks quality trees |
Local certified seed collector Daniel Ure is working toward the restoration of tree coverage in Essex County. The decimation of ash trees due to the emerald ash borer has increased demand for replacement trees, which has underscored the need for reliable seed supplies for growers. Ure is ready to make a difference.
“ We have the lowest tree coverage in all of Canada. The emerald ash borer is making our situation more desperate,” Ure says. “We’ve also got the highest asthma rate in all of Cana... [read more]
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Celebrate Heritage Week |
FEB. 20th – FEB. 26th
At the History Expo Kick-Off Saturday, February 18, 2006, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. & Sunday, Feb. 19 noon – 4 p.m.
The event is hosted by the Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment in partnership with the South Western Ontario Heritage Council and takes place at the New Major F.A. Tilston Armoury, 4007 Sandwich Street, Windsor
Admission by donation:
75 % of door donations to help support the Dieppe project “Send a Vet to Dieppe” and 25% to the Southwestern Ontario Heritage Co... [read more]
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Third Annual Naturalized Landscape Conference |
Take part in a day of discussion and insights on ecological restoration, naturalization, sustainable living and community action. Guest speakers will present on topics such as organic foods, Wind & Sun: Alternative Energy Opportunities; Perspectives on Restoration Efforts at Point Pelee, Trends in the native plant industry and more.
The event takes place on Saturday, April 1, 2006 at Hellenic Banquet Halls (1019 Hwy 3 between Howard and Walker), 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $48 per person, ... [read more]
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~ Tecumseh Council briefs ~ |
• Transfer of Federal gas tax revenues to the Town of Tecumseh have been authorized.The Town’s gas tax allocations amount to $391,625. 26 per year for 2005 and 2006, a total of $783,250.50. Tecusmeh Council approved using that total for the Pentilly Road recnostruciton project.
• The City of Windsor begins construciton on a sanitary sewer scheme for the approximatley 2600 hectares of annexed land for the Town of Tecumseh, annexed in December , 2002. The environmental Assessment process i... [read more]
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Residents weigh in on Maidstone Hamlet Secondary Plan |
Maidstone Hamlet residents expressed concerns with modifications made to the Maidstone Hamlet Secondary Plan. The revisions were made in response to changes advised by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The Ministry has yet to approve the plan, but with the revisions made by Director pf Planning, Brian Hillman, the Town is confident the plan will have the support of the province and “would be defendable at an (Ontario Municipal Board) hearing,” Mayor Gary McNamara said.
This mee... [read more]
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County budget concerns |
Tecumseh Mayor Gary McNamara and Deputy Mayor Tom Burton plan to make a motion at the next County Council meeting to defer passing the County’s proposed $98.6 million budget and allow its review by the CAO’s of the lower tier member municipalities.
“Tecumseh is not very pleased,” Mayor Gary McNamara said on his and Deputy Mayor Burton’s behalf.
McNamara says the budget presents itself as a zero per cent increase but, unlike the Town of Tecumseh, the County does not factor in assessment in... [read more]
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Test Your Romantic Vision |
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Council piped in to new chambers – check it out on Saturday |
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DRCC encourages Household Chemical Collection this month |
The Detroit River Canadian Cleanup (DRCC) holds a Household Chemical Collection during the month of February 2006. For the entire month, the public is encouraged to make use of the Household Chemical Waste Depot (HCW Depot), by turning in their unwanted household chemicals for proer disposal or recycling. The Depot (located at 3460 North Service Road near E.C. Row and Central Avenue) accepts all household chemicals free of charege year-round.
However, as a specia incentive this month onl... [read more]
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A History of... St. Valentine's Day |
It is most commonly believed that St. Valentine was a priest in third century Rome, under the reign of Emperor Claudius II.
One of Claudius’ loftiest ambitions was to have an army so large as to be remembered by. (Unfortunatly he’s best remembered for his short temper and harsh punishments.) When he learned that few men were volunteering for his army, he beleived it was because they had wives and children to support. It was more likely due his very unpopular, brutal & bloody campaign... [read more]
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Manning EA gets objection |
The Environmental Assessment (EA) for the widening of Manning Road from the VIA tracks to County Road 22 is completed and the 30-day comment period saw an objection from Candian Tire Corporation filed with the Ministry for closer review.
Yes, CTC still owns the parcel in the Town of Tecumseh, fronting on County Road 22 on the west side of Manning Road.
The “bump up” request concerns allowing that property to have access to County Road 22 which would impact the design of the reconstructi... [read more]
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Super Bowl banners to be Auctioned |
Enthusiastic Super Bowl fans will be glad to hear that the more than 300 Super Bowl XL banners across Windsor’s major streets are being gathered and will be auctioned off. The proceeds will go to a football-themed “Boundless Playground” planned by the National Football League (NFL) and the City of Windsor. Details of the auction will soon be announced.
The barrier-free Boundless Playground will provide opportunities for all children, including those with disabilities, to play side-by-side. B... [read more]
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Planting trees towards sustainable future |
The order deadline for the Essex Region Conservation Authority’s spring tree planting program is Friday, March 10, 2006. Many varieties of seedlings and large stock native trees are available, but quantities of some tree species are limited.
The cost of seedling trees begins at 50 cents and up, while prices for large stock trees begin at $11.00. You must own at least two acres of property to qualify for ERCA’s reforestation program. A minimum purchase of 100 seedlings or 25 large stock tr... [read more]
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Tecumseh benefits from Rick Hansen Wheels In Motion event |
The Town of Tecumseh will benefit from the funds raised at the third annual Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion event, presented by Scotiabank. In June of 2005, Grant Gagnon, Renée Coughlin and Mark Mitchell led a team of volunteers to organize the community based event in Tecumseh which raised over $4,400.
Funds from the event will go towards helping to improve the quality of life of people with spinal cord injury (SCI) and to the development of a spinal cord injury registry. The registry is an ... [read more]
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Pay the Mortgage or contribute to an RRSP? |
Is it better to pay down your mortgage, or contribute to a Registered Retirement Savings Plan?
If you're a homeowner saving for retirement, that's an important question-particularly when you find yourself with surplus cash. However, there is no definitive answer-what works for one person may not work for another. Your decision to put money into a mortgage or an RRSP depends on your individual circumstances, as well economic conditions and financial market developments.
Here are ... [read more]
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Can you identify anyone in this 1946 photo? |
 The Tecumseh Area Historical Society (TAHS) would like to know more about this photograph recently given to the TAHS. Information provided with it states that this picture was taken in 1946, in front of the original Tecumseh Town Hall on Lesperance Road (where the municipal/Legion parking lot now exists).
The boy on the horse is Wayne G. McCallum at 7 years old. The horse and cutter belonged to the late Percy Goulin who was a longtime resident of Tecumseh. We can conclude it was taken ... [read more]
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