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Variety of activities offered at Forest Glade Community Centre |
 by: Elizabeth Walker
Whether you’re interested in dancing, sewing or cooking, the Forest Glade Community Centre has an activity for you.
Located at 3215 Forest Glade Drive, the Forest Glade Community Centre hosts many programs for preschoolers, youth and adults. Some of the adult programs include oil painting, cake decorating and tai chi, to name a few.
Belly dancing is one of the most popular activities for adults, with over 20 students in the class. The instructor, Alison Azar... [read more]
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It's never too early to teach kids about money |
(NC)-In the days before television, children could receive a dime and be reminded not to spend it all in one place - and parents could believe they were teaching their children about money. But it's a different world now and companies' marketing strategies are targeting ever-younger children. According to an article that appeared in the Globe and Mail late in 2004, children aged eight to 13 ('tweens) are exposed to some 40,000 commercials every year.
"While parents can't single-... [read more]
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Dieppe Memorial Project close to home |
 Support for the Dieppe Memorial Project is surging as the project moves into its culminating phase, to be ready for dedication at “Red Beach” in Dieppe, France on August 19, 2006, the anniversary of Operation Jubilee, The Dieppe Raid.
On August 19, 1942 you would have been hard pressed to find a family or neighbourhood that wasn’t touched in some way by the casualties and losses at Dieppe that day. The Essex Scottish Regiment, numbering 32 officers and 521 soldiers, joined more than 5,000 ot... [read more]
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Tecumseh Area Toastmasters meet weekly |
Tecumseh Area Toastmasters now meets every Tuesday evening in the Community Room at Plaza East Apartments, 18873 Tecumseh Road. There is free parking located behind the apartment building. Meetings being at 6:45 p.m. All guests are welcome and can sit in on meetings free of charge.
Toastmasters International, a non-profit organization, has been around for nearly 80 years and offers a proven and enjoyable way to practice and polish communication, public speaking and leadership skills of its m... [read more]
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Thrill of competition and pride of accomplishment at Royal Winter Fair |
 “Learning by Doing” is the 4-H motto and young Tyler Nostadt of Tecumseh has been doing just that since he was 7 years old. He’s learned a lot about raising prize-winning livestock from parents John and Christine and grandparents Jack and Donna Nostadt. Their family run feedlot cattle operation numbers 300 head. They also raise about 30 show cattle which has helped Tyler develop an eye for a winning calf.
Tyler, 13, says “you’ve got to know how to pick a calf that will be a winner” and then... [read more]
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Dorion set on more community work with retirement |
 Tecumseh Councillor Guy Dorion was the guest of honour last Friday at Johnny Shotz, where well wishers from the Town of Tecumseh and City of Windsor gave him a proper retirement send off. Dorion retires from Windsor Fire Rescue with 32 years of service, a firefighter for 22 years and spending the last decade in education and inspection. He retired as emergency planner of the department and now looks forward to more time to dedicate to community work including the Optimist Club of St.... [read more]
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Tax hike in Tecumseh’s draft budget |
Tecumseh Council has a draft budget to consider that could see a tax levy increase of 5.9% in the municipal portion of your tax bill. Of that, 2.9% would go to implementation of the Lifecycle (capital) costing plan that began in 2005. The remaining 3.0% would provide for operational requirements.
The starting point for tax rate discussions in Tecumseh included reducing the 2005 starting point to reflect the change in market value. The average residential property assessment increase in Te... [read more]
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REEP electricity savings |
The Residential Energy Efficiency Project (REEP) provides a tangible way for homeowners to combat rising energy costs, qualify for Federal incentive monies, take action on climate change and contribute to cleaner air, making their communities a better place to live. Consider the following five tips provided by REEP to help identify where you are using energy and opportunities for conservation:
1. You've heard it before - change those incandescent light bulbs to a compact fluorescent version.... [read more]
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Attention Seniors: register for summer games |
Registration for the 2006 summer games for those 55 and older is ongoing until the deadline of March 31, 2006.
The cost to sign up is $5 per person plus event fees.
The 16 tournaments feature:
• Bridge, Cribbage, Euchre and Pepper Card Games
• Carpet and Lawn Bowling
• Darts
• Horseshoes
• Par 3, 9-Hole and 18-Hole Golf
• Prediction Walk
• Shuffleboard
•Swimming
• Tennis
• 9-Ball
Opening ceremonies kick off the games on April 18 at the Royal Canadian Legion Branc... [read more]
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The Naturalized Landscape Course offered in Tecumseh |
Novice or experienced gardeners once again have the opportunity to learn practical methods of designing an attractive garden landscape that requires less maintenance and is more in harmony with nature.
The six-week Naturalized Landscape Course begins on Thursday, March 9, 2006 and will take place in Tecumseh at the Optimist Green Acres Park Community Centre, 13731 St. Gregory’s Road.
Presented by The Naturalized Habitat Network of Essex County and Windsor and the Tecumseh BIA, the course... [read more]
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The advantages of a spousal RRSP |
When it's time to use the money you've accumulated in a Registered Retirement Saving Plan (RRSP) to finance your retirement, you'll pay tax on income when it is withdrawn. But did you know that couples can plan in advance to reduce the tax they pay in retirement?
Some couples can benefit from what is known as a "spousal RRSP." This is an RRSP in the name of one spouse, to which the other spouse contributes. The goal is to equalize both spouses' income streams in retirement by shifti... [read more]
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Tecumseh Road construction resumes… |
 After a brief winter reprieve for motorists, J. LePera Contracting has resumed work on the reconstruction of Tecumseh Road. Installation of the storm sewer under the VIA Rail tracks, just east of Lacasse Boulevard commenced last week, as has storm sewer installation on the south side of Tecumseh Road from VIA Rail moving easterly. The continuation of the watermain on the north side of Tecumseh Road works its way further west to the water tower. Expect delays.
Access to local businesses i... [read more]
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Town of Lakeshore funding available for community projects |
The Town of Lakeshore is pleased to announce the launch of its Community Project Funding to commence in the spring of 2006 through the Lakeshore Community Partnership Fund. Applications are now available to various community groups and organizations within the Town of Lakeshore.
Community groups and organizations that have a project in mind for 2006 are strongly encouraged to apply for the potential of up to 50% funding, up to a maximum of $10,000 per Mainstream project and up to 50% funding... [read more]
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About the Lifecycle budget in year 2 |
In 2005 the Town of Tecumseh began using Lifecycle Costing, to develop a lifecylce plan for a variety of infrastructure and operating expenditure categories. The Lifecycle increase in the Town’s proposed budget of 2.9% amounts to $356,000 in taxation revenue.
The Lifecycle increase is in year 2 of Tecumseh’s long term plan to provide the resources required to maintain the Town’s tax supported infrastructure.
The need for this type of plan was underscored when the Town’s Roads Needs Study ... [read more]
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Tree planting and care workshop |
As the weather is warming up, people are starting to think about planting and post-planting care for their trees. The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) will host a tree planting and care workshop on Wednesday, March 1, 2006 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Essex Civic and Education Centre, 360 Fairview Avenue in Essex. Paul Giroux, ERCA’s Registered professional Forester, will discuss planting practices for trees in this region, as well as soils and species selection. There will be opportu... [read more]
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Why everyone should have an RRSP |
A Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) can be the right choice for almost everyone. It's one of the best ways to save for retirement, and provides a tax advantage for most Canadians.
If you're not convinced, take a close look at how an RRSP works and what it can do for you. You'll see that not only should you contribute to an RRSP, it's smart to get started as soon as you can. The younger you are when you open an RRSP, the more money you could have by the time you retire.
An RRSP is... [read more]
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~Tecumseh Council briefs ~ from February 14, 2006 |
• Tecumseh Council passed a by-law to authorize the agreement with the Police Service Board and the province towards the funding of an additional police officer in Tecumseh. The $30,000 Community Policing Partnership grant will bring on a new OPP officer in April of this year. Under the Town’s renewed policing contract with the O.P.P. a second officer is identified as required in Tecumseh based on the increased number of calls answered by the existing 28 officers in the detachment over the last... [read more]
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March Break at Fort Malden |
Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada has a fun-filled March Break programme from March 13-17 every day from 1-4 pm. All ages welcome and admission is $5.25 per child. Adult supervision is required. A variety of “history mystery kits” to uncover the past are available for all ages so you can discover something new every day. Each kit includes scavenger hunts, games, crafts and more. For information call 736-5416. ... [read more]
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Male sexual survivor group |
The Windsor Family Forum is starting a group for men that are survivors of sexual abuse. If you are a male who has been sexually abused and would like a confidential, supportive environment in which to recover from your sexual abuse, join us for a 10-week support group on Monday evenings beginning on March 6, 2006 through May 8, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The male sexual survivor group can: Help increase self-esteem; Decrease feelings of shame and guilt; Reduce feelings of isolation; Incr... [read more]
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Tecumseh at odds with County over budget |
Tecumseh’s members who sit on Essex County Council are frustrated with the County’s budget process that’s resulted in a draft budget with an increase of 13.04% when the actual increase in expenditures over base programs and services provided in 2005 are calculated.
“And little or no information to substantiate it,” said Gary McNamara in a phone interview on Monday from Toronto where he is attending a conference for rural municipalities of Ontario.
The budget is to go before County Coun... [read more]
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Residents give thumbs up at Town Hall open house |
 ~By: Cheryl Hardcastle
Tecumseh residents saw for themselves the new look at Town Hall, after $1.5 million in renovations that transformed the former space of the Tecumseh Fire Station to the new council chambers, and reconfigured the existing building for meeting rooms, offices and work space. The work was undertaken by Trillium Contracting, with the in-house design by Building Services Area Manager Mike Vogeli, and Director of Information Systems Shaun Fuerth. About 50 people attended the... [read more]
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On a tour of the new town offices conducted by council members at the open house are (from left) Lizz Rigo, Councillor Marcel Blais, Mary Charron, Cookie and Doug Rigo and Deputy Mayor Tom Burton. You can still check out the renovation work. Council meetings are scheduled for the second and fourth Tuesday of every month and council’s agenda items are posted on a projection screen for visitors to follow along with the business being discussed.
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Pre-hearing by OMB next week |
A pre-hearing scheduled by the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) takes place on Wednesday, March 1, 2006 at Tecumseh Town Hall , beginning at 10:30 a.m. The OMB case regards settlement of the purchase price of the expropriated land at Manning and Baseline. The Town paid out $6,000 per acre on approximately 300 acres of land zoned agricultural in 2001.About 120 acres of that includes the Fairplay Woods woodlot, which the Town has since protected through the Essex Region Conservation Authority.
... [read more]
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Free low-income tax clinics |
You may be eligible to have a Chartered Accountant fill out your tax return for free. This offer is open to low-income people with a total household income less than $22,500 with dependents or less than $15,000 without dependents. To find out more about the clinics’ locations, call the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario at 416-962-1841 ext. 462 or toll-free at 1-800-387-0735 ext. 462, or visit the Institute’s website at www.icao.on.ca .... [read more]
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