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Packing groceries raises funds for OPP Cop Camp |
 A big ‘Thank You’ to the generous community...
The OPP would like to express sincere thanks to Tecumseh Zehrs and all the citizens who made this fundraising event a huge success. ... [read more]
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From left, Cop Camp helper Julie Pharand of Ecole Pavillon des Jeunes, OPP Essex Detachment Communications Officer Const. Janet Hayes, Alessia Wild and mom Renata Wild, and Zehrs cashier Michelle Marentette.
The eager Cop Camp volunteers included OPP officers like Tecumseh Detachment Commander Sgt. Rick Tonial, who made packing the groceries efficient work as well as fun.
A total of $1200.00 was raised in support of the Annual OPP Cop Camp, to be held this year from August 14 - 18. Forty grade 6 students from the Values Influences and Peers program will be attending the camp.
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Tecumseh boasts an Eggstra Energy Mom… |
 Egg Farmers of Ontario announced on July 26, 2006 that Tecumseh‘s Halina Karpala has been named as one of the winning moms of the Eggstra® Energy Moms Contest. The contest focused on finding one dozen of the province’s most energetic moms who energize with eggs.
The Eggstra Energy Moms Contest ran in May 2006 and invited people to nominate themselves or a mom they know by submitting a 200-word essay describing why their nominee is an Eggstra Energy Mom. Halina’s daughter Andrea Karpala, who ... [read more]
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Save Lakewood: Same arguments bear repeating |
 About 300 people attended the July 18, 2006 Public Meeting on the most recent application by Sumatara Investments Ltd. to redevelop Lakewood Golf Course into a residential subdivision. The difference in the proposal, compared to the one turned down by the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) almost one year ago, is holding tanks for sewage, Sumatara’s Planner, Richard Zalinka, told the audience. He said that the land is suitable for development “but the OMB recognized there are some serious servicing c... [read more]
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QM Plastics fire, boil water advisories put focus on Reverse 911 system |
While Essex County and other municipalities across Canada await the CRTC’s decision on allowing municipalities to use the 9-1-1 emergency database – possibly by th end of this year – Essex County’s Reverse 9-1-1 system continues to gain information to fill in gaps in the existing database each time it is put to use.
Last week was a busy one for the County’s Emergency Management Coordinator, Philip Berthiaume. The QM Plastics industrial fire that started on Sunday night, July 23, 2006, was th... [read more]
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Woodcarving Museum’s newest exhibit features depiciton of Tecumseh and more |
Windsor embodies a collection of diverse cultures and it is important that we embrace and celebrate them.
The Windsor Woodcarving Museum’s newest exhibit highlights the artwork and private collection of David Pepper.
This exhibit features acquisitions from 14 countries worldwide spanning time from 1350 to present day.
Rounding out the exhibit are spring time wildfowl and songbirds, stylized carvings, animals, caricature carvings, Noah’s Ark, Tecumseh and Cadillac.
The Windsor Wood Car... [read more]
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Tecumseh’s Caisse Populaire steps up for Hospice Windsor-Essex County |
 A recent hot dog BBQ at the Tecumseh branch of Caisses Populaires de l’Ontario raised $500 in support of the Hospice of Windsor-Essex County. It’s the first of several fundraisers planned for Hospice. Staff are now compiling a cookbook that will go on sale later this year for the cause.
Caisse Populaire General Manager Carole Rainville knows first hand the valuable services Hospice offers, as her husband was a cancer patient last year. “What you do is amazing,” she stated as the donation was ... [read more]
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Investing in the U.S. and beyond |
 Does your investment portfolio stretch beyond Canada?
It should. Unless you invest outside Canada you're missing a world of opportunity. Canada represents less than 3% of global financial markets.
That means more than 97% of investment opportunities are outside Canada. Taking advantage of those opportunities can help you reach your investment goals.
The ease and familiarity of investing in Canada means that domestic investments should form the core of your portfolio. But global ... [read more]
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The Farm Line is Reaching Out |
A research project is being undertaken by The Farm Line Support Service.
The board of directors of The Farm Line Support Service is researching the availability of support services that provide help to address the effects of stress on Ontario’s farmers and their families, rural families and communities. The project will identify and examine access to these services and determine methods of reducing barriers to support services.
The Farm Line Support Service is a province wide, not-for-pr... [read more]
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From the Archives…Thursday, July 29, 1976 (abridged) |
 Present perspective…
Today, the Tecumseh Station is a well maintained attraction and popular backdrop for wedding group pictures at “Heritage Village,” now named the Canadian Transportation Museum & Historic Village, located at 6155 Arner Townline (County Road 23), Kingsville. Stationmaster “Mac” Graham is more familiar today as A.V. Graham, also a respected trustee of the Tecumseh Public School Board and the namesake of the elementary school in Tecumseh. The original site of the train sta... [read more]
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Meeting date set for plans on high school property |
An Open House will be held on Wednesday, August 9, 2006 at Tecumseh Town Hall from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to allow the community to review proposed plans to redevelop the current site of St. Anne High School. The new high school is currently under construction in Lakeshore and student relocation is slated to take place at the end of January in time for the second semester to begin.
On August 22, 2006, after the Open House, a Public Meeting will take place at Town Hall beginning at 7:00 p.m. t... [read more]
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Don’t underestimate the hazards of heat stress |
Hot temperatures combined with factors such as high humidity, hard physical work, loss of body fluids, fatigue or some medical conditions can put stress on the body’s cooling system. When this happens it can lead to heat related illness or disability or even death.
When it’s hot you need to drink a lot of fluids, dress appropriately and recognize the signs of heat stress which include rashes, sunburn, cramping, fainting, excessive sweating, headache and dizziness. If heat exposure is an issue... [read more]
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Homestead’s Blueberry Social |
What’s big, blue and lots of fun? It’s the John R. Park Homestead’s Annual Blueberry Social, Saturday, August 12 and Sunday, August 13, from 11am-4pm both days. What makes this event “berry exciting” are the delicious and fresh blueberry pies, blueberry ice cream sundaes and the pick your own blueberries at Klassen’s Farm. Children can enjoy supervised blueberry games near Josie’s donkey paddock, where there might be a new addition by August 12!
The event also features 20 quality craft v... [read more]
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