February 2022 Newsletter

FEBRUARY M O N T H LY N E W S L E T T E R

We’re in the heart of the winter season, but that doesn’t slow us down at Doug Tarry Homes! We hope you and your loved ones are stying safe and warm this month. Read on to find out the latest in community news, Doug Tarry happenings, and more!

At home or on your phone go to www.dougtarryhomes.com

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I opted for the Glenwood and from the day I moved in I haven’t had one moment of regret. I’m so happy with every aspect of my home, the quality of the build and fabulous customer service. I love my new neighbourhood and have made some great friends. Thank you for making my move a much smoother transition than I could hope for.

- Caroline Boyce

Community Engagement Happy New Year, and here’s to wishing everyone a great 2022. Let’s keep things rolling with a positive outlook on what we can achieve if we set our minds to it. I am looking forward to meeting and working with our many organizations in our community this year.

The Shop with a Cop event took place in December. Thanks to Katherine Edwards of the St. Thomas Police, along with administration staff and police force staff who helped make this happen. We were able to provide 40 (13-15 year old) teenagers with a $100 WalMart gift card, and they shopped the store with a police officer. Along with other local supporters, this event was a huge success! Plans are under way for a summer event, and hopefully Shop with a Cop can become an annual event.

Keep it kind, - Suzie

Do you have a charity or organization or know of someone in need?

Reach out to Suzie, Director of Sales and Community Engagement, and Doug Tarry Limited can see what we can do to help.

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Abode Home Comfort is looking for an AeroBarrier General Labourer Reporting to the AeroBarrier Senior Application Technician, this position is responsible for providing physical labour support during all phases of the AeroBarrier application. Support includes hand work, moving materials, site preparation and basic equipment operation.

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Heating Ventilation Cooling

For full job descriptions and benefits, please visit out website at: www.dougtarryhomes.com/career Application closing date: February 28, 2022

Abode Home Comfort is looking for an AeroBarrier Supervisor Reporting to the General Manager, this position will be responsible for overseeing the installation of AeroBarrier sealant.

The AeroBarrier Supervisor will set expectations within the team to drive quality performance through excellence in customer service.

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And just like that, we are into a New Year. Thank you to everyone who has reached out to our sales team about the purchase of a new home. The interest has been amazing and a little overwhelming. We have tried our best to at least make some point of contact with everyone. We are still moving forward daily with our sales... not in our normal way, but in a way that is keeping everyone safe as we manage through these Covid times. We receive many emails and phone calls daily, and we appreciate your patience as we navigate through them all. As we all know, not everyone will get the opportunity to build or buy a Doug Tarry Home. We hope you are able to find a place in St. Thomas to call home.

Thanks again for your time and understanding, Suzie, Amanda, Cathy and Michele Your Doug Tarry Sales Team

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Community Events: Friday, February 11, 3-4 PM St Thomas Public Library Get Growing with the Seed Library (Virtual) Saturday, February 12, 12-1 PM St Thomas Public Library Virtual Author Visit with Paula Brackston Monday, February 14 Valentine’s Day Monday, February 21 Family Day

(Doug Tarry Homes is CLOSED)

Spotted in Miller’s Pond Railway City Free Little Library!

Featured Business of the Month:

Superior service, great tasting products and personalized attention RubyBlues bakery, located Downtown St. Thomas, is full of fresh, tasty and much loved cakes, bakes, fresh cream desserts, cookies, cheesecakes, bespoke cake toppers, hot desserts and much, much more!

Hours: Monday & Tuesday CLOSED Wednesday - Sunday 10 AM - 5 PM 578 Talbot Street, St Thomas 226-238-0033 www.rubyblues.ca DOUG TARRY HOMES Newsletter - February 2022

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Cost-effective It’s got a great EnerGuide rating. That means it’s well insulated and airtight, with high-efficiency heating and cooling equipment that helps keep utility bills low. It’s outfitted with low-flow accessories to lower water consumption and water-heating costs. Occupants keep inside temperatures reasonable, use electricity wisely and buy ENERGY STAR® certified products and appliances.

Comfortable and healthy It’s warm in winter, cool in summer and free of drafts. The home has great ventilation and excellent air quality; it’s never too humid or dry. The people living there use a programmable thermostat to manage heating and cooling at night and when they’re away.

Always adding value This home’s fixtures and upgrades show a commitment to energy efficiency that adds resale value.

Newer windows and doors, and high-efficiency lighting and appliances not only save money and energy, they also look great to buyers. And investments in renewable energy like solar panels can pay off for years to come.

Kind to the environment All the efficient features and elements work together to lower energy consumption, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and shrink the home’s carbon footprint. www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy-efficiency/homes/what-energy-efficient-home/20548

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t’s a milestone achievement! The first 300 Manor building is now complete. We’d like to say “Welcome home,” to all of the new tenants at 300 Manor. We hope you’re settling into your new home nicely.

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e’re still accepting applications for the second building at 300 Manor. Those interested in applying for a rental at 300 Manor should email rentals@dougtarryhomes.com.

Features at 300 Manor: • Brand new unit • Appliances included are fridge, stove, microwave, dishwasher and in-suite laundry • Parking available with unit at no fee • Built to ENERGY STAR® specifications & Net Zero Ready • Highly-efficient windows • Graphenstone paint • LED lighting

COVID-19 U P D A T E Doug Tarry Homes is by appointments only to meet with sales staff at this time.

We appreciate your patience and support throughout this past year.

• Warranty appointments are well under way being in person. Please reach out with any questions or concerns.

• Pre-Delivery Inspections are being done in person • On-site visits can be scheduled through your sales consultant We thank everyone for doing their part at staying safe at home and in the community.

It’s a busy time of year, and we appreciate your understanding.

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Welcome, Stefanie!

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n behalf of Doug. Tarry Limited, our Shareholders and Board of Directors, we would like to announce Stefanie Coleman joined our team as Chief Sustainability Officer, on January 11, 2022.

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tefanie’s first assignment with Doug. Tarry Limited is Manager of Special Projects for the Tiny Hope Blitz Race.

tefanie started her career in construction in 2005 as a self-employed renovation contractor. Over the years, she completed numerous building science training courses and earned a number of certifications including BCIN-House, Certified Energy Advisor, HRAI Residential Air Systems Design Technician, Thermographer, and Radon Measurement and Mitigation. Most recently she is completing her Master of Environment and Business at the University of Waterloo. Before joining Doug Tarry Homes, she served as Marketing and Business Development Manager for Building Knowledge Canada, a leading building science consulting firm that helps Canadian home builders to design and construct sustainable homes people love to live in.

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tefanie has been a strong advocate and volunteer for the home building industry and served on numerous committees at the local, provincial and national levels of the association. She was a founding member of the CHBA Net Zero Council’s Management Committee, served on the Building Code Conservation Advisory Council for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and currently sits on the CSA 424 Working Group. She is the honored recipient of the EnerQuality Leader of the Year Award for 2019. Stefanie served on the Canadian Home Builders’ Association Executive from 2015-2021 and served her term as CHBA National President in 2019/2020.

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MOLTEN LAVA CAKE R E C I P E

Ingredients 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate 2 eggs 2 egg yolks 1/4 cup sugar Pinch of salt 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Step 1 Preheat the oven to 450°. Butter and lightly flour four 6-ounce ramekins. Tap out the excess flour. Set the ramekins on a baking sheet.

Step 2 In a double boiler, over simmering water, melt the butter with the chocolate. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with the egg yolks, sugar and salt at high speed until thickened and pale.

Step 3 Whisk the chocolate until smooth.

Quickly fold it into the egg mixture along with the flour. Spoon the batter into the prepared ramekins and bake for 12 minutes, or until the sides of the cakes are firm but the centres are soft.

Let the cakes cool in the ramekins for 1 minute, then cover each with an inverted dessert plate. Carefully turn each one over, let stand for 10 seconds and then unmold. Serve immediately.

https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/molten-chocolate-cakes

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