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Tecumseh Corn Festival recognized |
The Town of Tecumseh and the Tecumseh Corn Festival Committee are pleased to announce that the Tecumseh Corn festival has received official distinction as one of the Top 50 Festivals in Ontario as recognized by Festival and Events Ontario. With over 3,000 festivals taking place in Ontario each year, this is quite an honour for the Town, the committee and all of the community partners that make the festival the success it is.
The Tecumseh Corn Festival Committee has already started the proce... [read more]
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Lots’a Locks for Love… |
 Stylist Mary Cozzetto of Advanced Rejuvenation Spa gave Tecumseh’s Shand Goulin an extreme new look to benefit Locks For Love, which provides natural wigs to cancer patients. Goulin, 22, a second year Sociology student at the University of Windsor, was inspired by generous people in his life affected by cancer. He has been planning for three years to make the cut - about 15 inches came off. ... [read more]
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Where the tax dollars go |
 This graph, prepared by Town of Tecumseh
CAO Greg Keating
for the 2006 budget
presentation to Town Council, shows the
percentage of municipal tax dollars required by each department.
This year, Tecumseh’s total taxation revenues will amount to
$13 million.
Of that $3.7 million is allocated for
Lifecycle/capital issues and $9.3 million is for
operations. ... [read more]
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For the typical household in Tecumseh assessed at $225,302, the municipal tax share amounts to $1,080. Town CAO Greg Keating prepared this graph showing the breakdown of where each of those dollars is spent by the Town of Tecumseh. ( Note that “transportation” refers to road infrastructure.)
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From the Archives… |
 Christmas Edition, December 15, 1984,
page 16... [read more]
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Thursday,
April 26, 1973,
page 1
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Carriere buys FTF plant |
Canada’s largest processor of canned and frozen vegetables purchased the Family Tradition Foods (Tecumseh) Plant last month. Carriere Foods’ products are sold under the brand names of food distributors and supermarket chains that are familiar locally, as well as its own brand names, Strathroy and Arctic Garden, and in both the retail and food services industries.
“This acquisition makes it the seventh and biggest plant for Carriere,” said the company’s Executive Vice President - Chief of Ope... [read more]
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Naturalized Landscape Conference to showcase |
A local conference planned for Windsor and Essex County within a few weeks will focus on the healing of our environment. The Naturalized Landscape Conference will feature such environmental issues as ecological restoration, alternative energy, organic gardening and citizen advocacy. This one day event, which is being organized by the Naturalized Habitat Network of Essex County & Windsor, is scheduled for April 1, 2006 at the Hellenic Banquet Halls. With the theme of ‘Cultivating Community’, ... [read more]
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Educational Assistant laid to rest |
As police continue to investigate the homicide hit-and-eun case that resulted in the death of 40 year old Nancy Quick, of Tecumseh, the community’s support and prayers are with her family. The educational assistant at St. William School in Emeryville was laid to rest on Monday, March 6, 2006. Nancy’s family and friends, including those in the St. William School community where she worked for almost two years mourn the loss of a warm and caring woman who was a positive person with a ready smile... [read more]
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‘Have a great day,’ in memory of Tom Lavin |
 Tecumseh has lost a true lion-hearted gentleman in Tom Lavin who passed away on March 1, at 88 years. He leaves a legacy of goodwill inspired by his sincerity in reaching out with his trademark greetings, ‘How are you doing” and ‘Have a great day’ as well as his generosity and community spirit. In 1973 he founded his real estate business Thomas A. Lavin Realty. Since 1985 the business and it’s ever-optimistic president could be found in the handsome building named for him on Tecumseh Road... [read more]
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Tecumseh approves 4.77% tax increase for 2006 |
The 2006 budget, approved by Tecumseh Council on February 28, 2006 will raise the municipal portion of residential tax bills by 4.77% and that includes the increase in property assessments.
For a typical home in Tecumseh assessed at a market value of $225,300 for this taxation year, it amounts to an increase of about $48.
Cuts made to a draft budget that proposed a near 6% tax increase, were put forth by administration and included reducing the Corn Festival’s budget to $15,000, less than... [read more]
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Tecumseh approves 4.77% tax increase for 2006 |
The Town of Tecumseh and the Tecumseh Corn Festival Committee are pleased to announce that the Tecumseh Corn festival has received official distinction as one of the Top 50 Festivals in Ontario as recognized by Festival and Events Ontario. With over 3,000 festivals taking place in Ontario each year, this is quite an honour for the Town, the committee and all of the community partners that make the festival the success it is.
The Tecumseh Corn Festival Committee has already started the proce... [read more]
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OMB hearing on expropriated land scheduled |
The Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) has set aside two weeks beginning September 18, 2006 to settle the purchase price of 300 acres expropriated by the Town of Tecumseh in 2002. The Town has paid the former owners $1.8 million, a price of $6,000 per acre, based on the land’s agricultural zoning.
The property is located at Manning and Baseline, just north of the 401. The former ownership group is seeking $12,000 per acre.
OMB member Karlene Hussey presided over the the pre-hearing on March... [read more]
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Seeking scholarship applicants |
The Rotary Club of Windsor Roseland is seeking applicants for Rotary International’s many scholarship programs during 2006-2007. The Rotary Foundation’s Educational Programs include Ambassadorial Scholarships, Grants for University Teachers, Group Study Exchange, Rotary Centers for International Study in peace and conflict resolution, and Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies program.
The Rotary World Peace Scholarship Program offers individuals who are committed to peace and cooperation the opp... [read more]
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Taoist Tai Chi proves popular in Tecumseh |
Young or old, in fit health or not, anyone can benefit from the gentle art of Taoist Tai Chi.
This past winter the Town of Tecumseh received a grant to subsidize two sessions of Taoist Tai Chi for seniors in the community. The classes were very popular, with 54 people in the first session and 64 attending the second. The instructor for both of these sessions was Sharon Roy of Tecumseh, who has been involved in Taoist Tai Chi for the past four years.
“I was looking for light exercise,” said ... [read more]
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Tecumseh Seniors Transit takes on 2006 |
 With $61,444 in funding this year from the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, Tecumseh Seniors Transit (TST) also receives support from community and corporate donors to operate the bus service for seniors and persons with disabilities in Tecumseh.
The bus service operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 p.m. and does charters by special arrangement for weekends.
TST provides a valuable service as a means of transportation to medical appointments and other destinations such ... [read more]
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OMB hearing on expropriated land scheduled |
The Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) has set aside two weeks beginning September 18, 2006 to settle the purchase price of 300 acres expropriated by the Town of Tecumseh in 2002. The Town has paid the former owners $1.8 million, a price of $6,000 per acre, based on the land’s agricultural zoning.
The property is located at Manning and Baseline, just north of the 401. The former ownership group is seeking $12,000 per acre.
OMB member Karlene Hussey presided over the the pre-hearing on March... [read more]
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Essex County’s Maple Festival this Sunday! |
Kick off March Break week with Essex County’s only maple syrup festival! On Sunday, March 12, 2006, from 11am-4pm, visit the John R. Park Homestead and Conservation Area. Costumed guides will be boiling sap down in an iron cauldron, finishing syrup in the 1850’s kitchen and making maple taffy on the snow. ERCA’s forester Paul Giroux, will be on hand to answer your questions about maple trees at the “Science of Maple” sessions featuring a film and exhibit.
Children can participate through va... [read more]
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