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Backyard energy solution turning heads |
 Tecumseh’s Doug Hayes has always been interested in alternative energy, for a few great reasons.
“I like the idea of being self sufficient,” the Grace Road resident begins, “and environmentally it makes sense.” Economics also play a big part in it. “I can’t afford to do everything the way I want to all at once… but the energy cost savings for the investment is well worth it,” he says. His advice to those that ask: “Start with the basics and work your way… every bit makes a difference.”
Ha... [read more]
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Fundraiser benefits Crohn’s & Colitis… |
 The Knights of Columbus #4375 Tecumseh Ladies Auxiliary council (TLC) recently donated the proceeds of their Christmas raffle to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of Canada. Foreground, TLC President Debbie Marcoux presents the cheque to John Scott, President of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of Canada. Background from left are TLC Second VP Bev Hutnik and Past President Debbie Shepherd. ... [read more]
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Resident marks her 104th birthday… |
 Banwell Gardens resident Marjorie Snowden (center) turned 104 on March 12. Fellow residents who have birthdays in March celebrated with a good old beer and pizza party. Pictured with Marjorie are Mary Chevalier (left) and Leona Corriveau. ... [read more]
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Star treatment for top pledge earners… |
 St. Peter School’s recent successful read-a-thon raised $12,320.93 thanks to the great effort of the entire school community. The top three pledge-earners recently enjoyed their reward in style, featuring a limousine ride to Toys R Us where they got to spend their well earned gift certificates.
Earning a $100 gift certificate with his top total of $542.76 was Gavin Siegner. Alysha Pratt received a $75 gift certificate for her second place total of $400 and Dylon Gascoigne’s third place... [read more]
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K of C leases |
 This recent addition to Tecumseh’s skyline is tucked in behind the Tecumseh Knights of Columbus council #4375 Hall on Lesperance Road. The cell phone tower was erected by Telus Mobility to help eradicate some dead spots in the local service area. The details of the five year lease were not disclosed, but the revenue from the lease, under a five year
agreement, will help support the Knights of Columbus #4375 operations. ... [read more]
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Golf tourney supports Arthritis Society… |
 Tecumseh’s Knights of Columbus Fr. Nicholas Pointe Council 4375 made a $2,000 donation to the Arthritis Society on March 15, 2006. From left, 4375’s Deputy Grand Knight Roger Sweet, Past President of the local Arthritis Society Chapter Bob Caille who is also Supreme director of the Knights of Columbus Order and 4375’s Grand Knight Mike Marcoux. The donation comes from proceeds of the Tecumseh K of C’s annual golf tournament held at Lakewood, 18 years running. ... [read more]
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Star treatment for top pledge earners… |
St. Peter School’s recent successful read-a-thon raised $12,320.93 thanks to the great effort of the entire school community. The top three pledge-earners recently enjoyed their reward in style, featuring a limousine ride to Toys R Us where they got to spend their well earned gift certificates.
Earning a $100 gift certificate with his top total of $542.76 was Gavin Siegner. Alysha Pratt received a $75 gift certificate for her second place total of $400 and Dylon Gascoigne’s third place... [read more]
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Culinary Chat with Seinfeld restaurateur “Babu” in town |
 In the episode airing for the month of April, local cable cooking show Culinary Chat will turn out a divine dish of Provimi veal, accompanied by rotini with chevre and chanterelle mushrooms in cream sauce, but you could still call it a TV dinner of sorts.
Culinary Chat, carried on Cogeco’s community cable channel 11, recently featured actor Brian George as the guest chef along side the show’s host, Chef Daniele Palanca of Spago restaurants. The episode was filmed on March 12, 2006, at th... [read more]
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At right, Culinary Chat’s host chef Daniele Palanca with Brian George.
The episode airs on Cogeco cable 11 throughout April.
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Hockey hero makes it best March Break ever |
 While these young Tecumseh hockey players didn’t win their March Break tournament in Leamington, they were all smiles. Their stroke of luck put them at the same service station with every local girl’s hockey hero, Meghan Agosta,of the Olympic gold- medal winning Canadian Women’s Hockey Team.
The two excited peewee Sun Parlour Female Hockey Association players had their chance meeting when they spotted Meghan getting gas in her sporty, black Mustang convertable. Approached by Amalia Despeni... [read more]
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Rotary Club provides Community Living with a lift… |
 Several members of the Rotary Club of Belle River recently presented Community Living Essex County with a cheque in the amount of one thousand dollars. Community Living Essex County is a non-profit organization providing support locally to people with an intellectual disability.
“We are delighted to be able to lend our support to a very worthy cause, stated Mike Burnett, President of the Belle River Rotary Club.
According to Heather Hannigan, a Manager with Community Living Essex Count... [read more]
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2006 budget by-law passed |
Tecumseh Council gave three readings to the by-law that officially puts the 2006 budget into place. The total increase of 4.77% amounts to $48.21 on a typical residential property assessed at $225,300, which takes into account the impact of property assessment increases (2005 assessment on the typical home was $220,000.) The tax increase includes 2.9% for the Life Cycle Program . 2006 Life Cycle(capital) projects include $800,000 in bridge work, $2.3 million in roadwork – besides the continuati... [read more]
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Spring clean your garden |
(NC)-Start your garden this season by doing as management experts suggest: plan your work and work your plan. The first warmish sunny morning is the perfect time to take a cup of coffee into the garden and make a list of your goals for the new season.
For example, if you want less lawn and more vegetable or flower garden this year, early spring is the time to stake out the new areas. Removing sod can be a tough job. To ensure you eliminate turf right to the root, wait until the thermometer... [read more]
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Know your liver - March is "Liver Health Month" |
Throughout the month of March, the Canadian Liver Foundation is highlighting liver health and what each of us can do to help keep our livers healthy.
According to a recent survey, one in five Canadians has no idea what the liver does. It's a bit like a superhero with a secret identity.
Everyday, your liver helps protect, defend and power your body. It fights off infections, clots the blood, neutralizes toxins, manufactures proteins and hormones, and controls blood sugar levels. This vital o... [read more]
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Downtown road closures done with by month’s end |
 Lesperance Road has been closed between Tecumseh Road and St. Denis Street since March 20, 2006 to continue with watermain replacement that closed Tecumseh Road at Lacasse for five days, ending March 17.
Director of Pubic Works and Environmental Services, George De Groot, says this is “by far the most complex aspect of the work” being undertaken by J. Lepera Contracting as part of the Tecumseh-Manning road reconstruction project. It entails digging eight to 12 feet to replace and upsize age... [read more]
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The upside of vertical gardening |
(NC)-A great way to create privacy, whether it's in your back yard or on an apartment balcony, is to use trailing vines and ivies to cover upright structures like trellises. Some ultimate uprights for testing, that can grow up to 24 inches and be pruned to shape are:
. Sweet Potato Vines (Ipomoea batatas) - This plant has large, ornamental leaves available in colours that range from striking green to deep burgundy; it enjoys full sun.
. Plectranthus (Glechoma hederacea) - This vine has g... [read more]
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Auditions for La Boheme |
Rose City Rising Stars seeks children, teens and adults to sing as townspeople, soldiers and chorus in their upcoming production of La Boheme.
Auditions will be held on Sunday, April 2, 2006, between 6 and 9 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church located at the corner of Tecumseh and Rossini. To arrange an audition time call Susanne Ottogalli 948-7739... [read more]
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Public meeting about Riverside Drive |
he Town of Tecumseh will be replacing the watermain on Riverside Drive from Manning Road to Arlington Boulevard this year. A public meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 6, 2006, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Tecumseh Town Hall, 917 Lesperance Road, Council Chambers.
This meeting will present the functional design improvements designed by KMK Consultants Ltd., and will give residents the chance to review the plans and give their input before the details of the project are finalized. ... [read more]
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Town Council wants uniform budget reports |
Tecumseh Council has perpetrated a resolution that intends to bring about reform to standardize budget reporting for all municipalities across the province.
Having recently gone through the Town’s budget process where a true comparison of the Tecumseh tax rate and water/wastewater fees with other municipalities rates and fees was provided, the issue of diverse methods of reporting came to light. Specifically, Tecumseh disagreed with the County of Essex budget increase reported as 0.05% when t... [read more]
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Being bird savvy |
There are a few tricks to attracting the birds you want to your backyard. A sheltered and quiet backyard space with safe access to food works best. Place feeders close to trees and shrubs in plain view, homeowners can easily monitor feeder levels and the birds are better protected from predators and extreme weather.
To keep backyard squirrels, rabbits, deer and chipmunks from emptying bird feeders make a separate ground level platform-style feeder for them and fill it with small-animal food... [read more]
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Census at School makes statistics fun for students and encourages parents to “count themselves in” |
Statistics Canada conducts a census every five years. The next will occur on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 when just over 32.5 million people will “count themselves in”. It marks the first time that respondents can choose to complete their questionnaire online via the Internet, or on paper.
Canadian students are being encouraged to participate in their own classroom census online, in elementary and high schools across the nation. The innovative Census at School project aims to develop statistical l... [read more]
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From Tecumseh Planning Committee minutes adopted by Council on March 14, 2006: |
• The proposal for a Tim Hortons drive-through at the Riverside Esso, located at the corner of Riverside Drive and Lesperance has been deemed unsuitable for that corner due to traffic issues and conflicts.
• The Town has authorized the preparation of a site plan agreement that will allow for the construction of a two-storey, 2,669 square foot building addition to the existing building and on-site works at Lakeview Montessori School on the .87 acre parcel of land located on the south side of... [read more]
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At the forefront of safety |
Wayne-Dalton Garage Doors has always been at the fore-front of research and development. Designing garage doors with an eye on quality, reliability, safety and value continue to be the core values that drive Wayne-Dalton. We provide a wide range of choices to our customers in the residential and commercial markets. Our residential doors (9000Series) are set apart from the competition with these features:
• Safety features such as anti-pinch panel design, avoiding finger injuries.
• Integrate... [read more]
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2006 Pesticide Forum:Impacts and Alternatives |
The Friends of Mill-Wigle Creeks are hosting the “2006 Pesticide Forum: Impacts and Alternatives”. This is the second Pesticide Forum for the Friends of Mill-Wigle Creeks. This year’s Forum will be held on Thursday, April 6, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. This event is free and will be held at the Essex County Civic & Education Centre, 360 Fairview Avenue West, upstairs in the Council Chambers.
This year’s speakers include Jamie Munger from Munger Lawn Scape, Don Sadler from the city of Windsor, an... [read more]
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Fighting the spread of foreign pests |
(NC)-They can come in the form of bugs, weeds or other pests. Although their name sounds like something out of science fiction, you may in fact find them living in your backyard.
Invasive alien species are unwanted pests that can wreak havoc in the environment if they are introduced into Canada from other countries. They can kill native plants and trees, harm biodiversity and result in major losses to Canada's agricultural and forestry sectors. Once established, they are very difficult to... [read more]
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Fitness Tip: Gardening is on par with jogging or swimming |
NC)-Gardening is now on par with traditional exercise as a health promoting activity. It has become highly regarded for its physical, mental and spiritual benefits - and indeed, an April 2000 study by the University of Arkansas found gardening to be more effective than jogging, swimming, and walking for protection against osteoporosis.
Tasks such as digging, composting, raking and planting deliver an excellent workout for people of all ages, according to information posted on the Ontario Mi... [read more]
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City water |
Director of Public Works and Environmental Services George De Groot reports that Tecumseh’s switch to Windsor’s water supply will be on March 31,2006 and will be a seamless transition.
Tecumseh’s preparations for the change over are complete. Windsor is now finishing installment of required meters and valves.
The watermain work responsible for the road closures are replacements and upsizing of mains to efficiently address peak summer demand flows.
During this time, the businesses... [read more]
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City to respond to DRICP Environmental Process |
City of Windsor’s Peer Review Team, led by David Estrin and Sam Schwartz will present the City’s response to the Detroit River International Crossing Partnership (DRICP) in a public meeting to be held tonight, Thursday, March 23, 2006, at the Ciociaro Club, 3745 North Talbot Road, Salon A & B.
The DRICP area of continued analysis includes existing transportation corridors in the City of Windsor such as Talbot Road, Huron Church Road, EC Row west of Huron Church, and their neighbourhoods... [read more]
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Canadian Cancer Society volunteers kick-off Daffodil Month by hosting open house |
ncer Society’s Daffodil Month and raise awareness, enthusiastic Society volunteers are hosting an open house at the Canadian Cancer Society’s Essex County Unit office.
The open house takes place on Saturday, April 1, 2006, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. , in front of Canadian Cancer Society building, 3201 Marentette Avenue, Windsor.
“I’ve just become a Canadian Cancer Society volunteer and I was amazed at all they do,” says open house organizer, Anna Bennett. “There’s a saying I’ve learned and it’s... [read more]
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