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Adrian Symphony Orchestra .................... 12
Allegience Health .................................... 48
Art Plus Counseling ................................. 37
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Bailey's Watercare .................................. 46
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Billy White Roofing .................................. 42
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Blissfield Heating and Plumbing .............. 45
Blissfield State Bank ............................... 11
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Blue Ribbon Cleaning .............................. 43
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Brindamour Photography ........................ 25
British Tea Garden .................................... 8
Brown & Sons Roofing ............................. 32
Calder Diary Farm ................................... 14
Cambrian Assisted Living........................... 8
Camp Sequoia ......................................... 18
Carpet On Wheels.................................... 30
Chelsea Chevrolet Buick .......................... 37
Cherry Creek Winery................................ 18
Chicago Blvd Mental Health .................... 15
Citizens Gas Fuel Company ...................... 44
Classic Cabinets & Interiors ..................... 10
Clinton Farmers Market ........................... 43
Clinton Summerfest ................................ 43
Comfort 1 Heating & Cooling ................... 32
Community Arts of Tecumseh .................. 13
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ECOfriendly
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BY DEANE ERTS

he Tecumseh District Library (TDL) is the quintessential community library for many reasons: helpful
staff, the beauty of the facility, central location, enthusiastic support of patrons, and abundance
of offerings to name just a few, but prominent among the attractions is the diverse free programs
offered.
The programs range in subject matter to appeal to the broadest spectrum of patron interest. This
arrangement is not by happenstance, it is through the calculated administration of library director Gayle
The fashion
Hazelbaker
and the hands-on recruitment efforts of librarian Chuck Harpst, who is in charge of organizing
runway
the
programs for the library.
Harpst isup
enthusiastic
heats
withabout the librarys public offerings of speakers. He has organized a lineup
for spring that should interest library patrons of every stripe. (No library card necessary to attend, but
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everyone in the district, which includes all within the Tecumseh Public School District, should have one. Cards
creations,
are free.) A listing of future offerings accompanies this article.
amazing
outfi
Of particular note
is thets
appearance of author Dr. Mary Kaufman Schwartz, noted psychologist, who
has
also been
a featured guest on National Public Radio. She will be presenting Coming into
and
stylish
Focus:
From an
Amish Childhood to a Journey of Many Choices. The presentation at the library,
pieces.
Art,
215 N. Ottawa St., is cosponsored by the Tecumseh Historical Society, on April 1 at 7 p.m. In the evenings
Auctions, Local
presentation she discloses her reasons for leaving behind her Amish upbringing at the age of 14 and
foodher
and
pursuing
dreamdrinks
of a college education which culminated in a PhD.
provided.
Her presentation atATDL will include comments from her husband, Larry, with music and stories followed
by
a Q&A session,
altogether
great
time
will a fascinating evening.
But the Schwartzs presentation is only part of the spring lineup. Also for local entertainment and
be had by all!
edification is the program A Thousand Letters Home by author Teresa Irish on April 15 at 7 p.m.
After her father died in 2006, Irish was going through his possessions and came across a battered trunk
from his service in the Second World War. Inside she discovered packet after packet of letters, numbering
nearly a thousand, postmarked from 1942 to 1945. The letters were written to her fathers parents (her
grandparents) and to his sweetheart (later to become his wife).
This poignant discovery of the most intimate feelings of her father, Aarol (Bud) Irish, was a revelation,
but not entirely a surprise to his daughter. They confirmed his dedication not only to the country he loved,
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Thursday  6pm

SATURDAY
APRIL 12
In all, the evening at7:30PM
the library will
*be$10
a true story of history in the making and
an account of hope, loss, and unwavering
Adam Smith
returns
perseverance in the face of adversity
as to
toldhis
hometown
by a daughter who discovered the record
of
for a
her fathers feats only after his death.
performance
Dont miss this opportunity to with
hear vocalist
the
story on one of Americas many members
Amy Johnson
and Hans
of what Tom Brokaw declared The Greatest
Nelson on
Generation.
On Wednesday, May 14, at 1:30 p.m.piano.
TDL
will present, in conjunction with Cambrian
Assisted Living, Herrick Manor, Tecumseh
Place and the Tecumseh Senior Center, the
Dodworth Duo performing The Music
of Americas Past. The concert will take
SUNDAY
place at Cambrian Assisted Living, 333 N.
MAY 18
Occidental
4PM *Hwy.,
$5in Tecumseh. The presentation
is free and open to the public.
The Dodworth
Duo will take concert-goers
Enjoy
the
on agreatest
musicalhits
journey to 1800s America as
from the
soprano
Julie Craigo and classical tenor Ted
1930s tosing
thetheir renditions of songs
Badgerow
1960s. Put
drawn
mostly
some
swingfrom
inn the musical Dodworth Era,
which
was
from 1835 to 1895. The popular
your
spring!
music of that time centered on railroad and
river travel, along with the important events
of the century, including the Civil War. Craigo
and Badgerow are accomplished musicians as
well as vocalists. They will be accompanying
themselves on instruments common to the
19th century including banjo, fife, guitar,
harmonica, and pennywhistle.
The audience is encouraged to suggestLive
Entertainment,
songs from the era that they would
like to
Concerts &
hear and ask questions about the historical
More, Meet
underpinnings of the music. Some favorites in
Your Friends,
their repertoire include, Beautiful Dreamer,
Beer-Wine
Shenandoah, Wade in de Water, Yankee
Available
Doodle.
Historical librarian Harpst
a full
4thhas
THURSDAY
JUNE<JULY<AUGUST
schedule of other
educational and entertaining
7PM
$10
programs on the spring schedule.
We*like
to keep the historical presentations
focused as locally as possible, said
Harpst, but of course in order to present as
much variety as possible we call on authors
and speakers who cover a wide variety
of topics. We also like to present musical
programs with the help of organizations and
businesses in the community. Our concerts
are very popular and we are fortunate to have
interesting speakers and talented performers
who we can call on.

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The fashion
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amazing outfits
and stylish
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For the past few

years, Tecumseh has
been recognized
as a community
that fosters
entrepreneurial
growth, and that
could be good news
for those thinking
about starting their
own business.
ast fall, UM-Dearborns iLabs eCities research group
recognized the city as one of eight communities across the
state that employed strategies to foster entrepreneurial
growth and economic development, including
incentives, innovative programs and best practices
toward business development.
Often, good business ideas can grow from a persons
previous business experience, or from noticing a need, such as
a seamstress who saw people with arthritis struggle to button
clothing and began designing and selling fashions with Velcro
closures.
More people are turning to self-employment in a stagnant job
market or where part-time jobs with low-wages and no benefits
have become the norm. Baby boomers are actually among the
fastest growing entrepreneurs, with statistics showing those 5064+ among the highest starting new businesses over the past
decade. Reasons include the difficulty of getting a job over 50,
and a desire to create something meaningful at this stage of
life. Theyre called seniorpreneurs or greypreneurs. Small
business owners enjoy making their own decisions, and having job
security and are willing to take a risk at this stage, often taking an
idea they are passionate about and running with it, turning it into
income.
One of the biggest hurdles for starting a new business can be
financing, but there are resources to start with, including Small
Business Development Centers (SBDC). The nearest one is the
Greater Washtenaw Regional Business Resource Center in Ann
Arbor, reachable at 734.477.8762. These centers are a great
free resource and a good place to start, said Beth Ann Miller,
Lending Specialist for SBA loans at First Federal Bank, which has
offices in Lenawee County, including Tecumseh. The SBDCs can
help people seeking financing and putting together good, solid,
accurate projections that banks are going to use when making
lending decisions.
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IS THERE AN
ENTREPRENEUR
IN YOU?
BY DEB WUETHRICH

PHOTO COURTESY CITY OF TECUMSEH

Miller said local First Federal branches are equipped to help with small
business start-ups. Potential entrepreneurs would need to provide financial
statements that would include at least three years of personal tax returns
and a business plan, she said. These help tell a bank about repayment on a
loan, said Miller. Financing is probably the most crucial step and they need
to put together a business plan. This is an area where a small business
development center could be beneficial, she added.
Miller also points out that when starting up a new business, the bank has
no past history to look at. They tend to look at an individuals personal
repayment history to start, so the importance of personal credit is something
that a new owner might overlook, Miller said. It can provide a clue of how
they would handle business repayments. If an individual has had issues in the
past, they would need to be addressed, and the person should be prepared

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to openly discuss any issues and be willing to

work with the bank.
Local lenders at First Federal work with
SBA loans, and when application is made,
Miller would become involved in the process.
The bank also has a whole line of products
for small businesses, including lines of credit,
credit cards and SBA loans. A lot of people
think the SBA is providing the money, but what
they provide is a guarantee on small business
loans that help mitigate the banks risk, she
said. We assist start-ups, but also companies
that are expanding, and decisions are made on
projections about the ability to repay debt.
TLC Credit Union, which has Lenawee County
branches that include Tecumseh, doesnt work
with SBA loans, but can provide assistance on
a variety of fronts to small business owners for
their banking needs. TLC offers a full range
of commercial products and services with low
costs and fees designed to meet business
needs, said John Carlson, Tecumseh Branch
Office Manager. We offer local servicing of
business accounts and local decision-making
for business lending. Carlson said TLCs
business Visa services and commercial lending
offer very competitive rates. In order to start
a business account with TLC, you will need to
provide proper documentation that identifies the
business as well as who will have access to the
account, he added.
One tip that Carlson also provided was to be
aware that most lending institutions will require
some money down, and not everyone realizes
this. Many times, people have a good idea but
they dont have any capital, he said. Carlson
agreed that checking out such resources as the
Small Business Association would be a good
step for those wishing to start up a business.
Whether you have an idea like one
entrepreneur who invented a sleeve towel for
construction workers to wipe their brows while
both hands are engaged, or a way to assist
busy people by providing a needed service,
there are resources available to help navigate
the steps.

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By Kerry Hamilton Smith

n 1926 Charlie Card sold a 200acre tract of land in Tipton to Harry

Fee, a recently-retired, well-to-do
Adrian businessman. The property
included a small hidden lake, inaccessible
to anyone because there were no roads.
Fee bought the property thinking he would
farm it and raise livestock, but perhaps
because of its swampland, glacial kettle
holes or inconsistent soil, he decided
instead to plant and grow nursery stock.
After the stock market crash in 1929, he
began planting the trees and shrubs in
his nursery on the property because he
didnt want to compete with struggling local
nurseries.

FEES VISION FOR THE

PROPERTY TURNED FROM
FARMING TO CREATING
A LANDSCAPE THAT
FEATURED ITS NATURAL
BEAUTY; it included picturesque
rolling hills, the hidden lake, meadowlands,
and groves of hickory and oak trees. It was
then that Hidden Lake Gardens was born.
Shortly after purchasing the property,
Fee cleaned up the lake, refurbished
a farmhouse on the property, built a
greenhouse and had a small pond dug.
But he was still faced with the challenge of
accessing the lake and other parts of the
property with ease. Enter Tom Boyd.
Boyd came to the area with his father
in 1904 after the elder Boyd traded his
home in Tecumseh for a farm on the corner
of Munger and Pentecost roads. In that
era, neighbors knew each other well and
when the younger Boyd heard Fee needed
a road carved into the property, he and
Card hitched a team of horses and began
working. I remember theyd hitch up a big
scraper to the horses, said Hattie Witt, the
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n lake history
daughter of the younger Boyd. Witt is now 92 years old and lives in
Tecumseh. He spent a lot of time doing it. He didnt help build all
the roads, just the initial one.
As time passed and other farms went up for sale, Fee
purchased them to expand north and west of his initial
purchase, totaling the 755 acres it is today. He continued
putting more roadways and paths on the property. I think
it was just a hobby for him, Witt said. He was an elderly
man when he started the project. Mrs. Fee was a very
social lady in Adrian and was involved in a lot of activities
so she didnt like it out there. I suppose it gave Mr. Fee
something to do. My dad would go down there and
help a lot, she said. He never got paid he was never
an employee he was just a good neighbor.
In 1945, Fee donated Hidden Lake Gardens
to Michigan State University and an endowment he
left continues to help develop the gardens. He died
in 1955. Visitors today enjoy a huge arboretum, which
includes an assortment of flowering crabapples, beeches,
lindens and other trees and shrubs, the Harper Collection of
Rare and Dwarf Conifers, the Hosta Hillside along the shore of
Hidden Lake, an 8,000-square-foot conservatory filled with plants
from around the world, the Bonsai Collection, the Demonstration
Garden and six miles of marked hiking trails, allowing access to
undeveloped areas of the property. Ive seen Hidden Lake Gardens my whole
life; Ive walked every inch of it. I love the area around the lake, Witt said. I
still love to ride around there when I can.

HIDDEN LAKE
GARDENS
IS LOCATED AT
6214 MONROE RD.
(M-50), TIPTON
OPEN DAILY
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leads a loyal
band of physical fitness adherents at the AJ Smith
Recreational Center, 810 N. Evans St., in Tecumseh.
They meet for workouts on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and
Sundays.
Bradley is built like an NFL linebacker and looks like
a U.S. Marine drill sergeant, but his method of instruction
is far from the latter. On the contrary, his physical fitness
philosophy, which is always at the forefront of his exercise
classes, is: mind-body-balance. This philosophy dates
back thousands of years. The Greeks phrased it: A
sound mind in a sound body. In other words, as Bradley
emphatically puts it: a harmonious balance between ones
mind and body.
Bradleys exercise sessions are not me-against-you
fitness; they are team fitness. The exercise program he
developed is called Fitmix, and reflects the combination of
martial arts and exercise. He endorses the workout for all
ages and physiques. He encourages and doesnt cajole.
Its everybody on the same side, with high fives all around
and a team huddle after each segment of the workout.

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He has been gathering a larger

and larger exercise group with this
philosophy, and he has the credentials
to back up his regimen. He has
several black belts, but the kickboxing
incorporated in the workout is totally
non-aggressive. He often includes Susan,
his wife of 30 years, in his workout
sessions, along with his daughters Kayla,
Amanda, and Vanessa.
He has developed training programs
for the Adrian Police Department, where
he is a reserve officer, and for his
employer Delphi Automotive Systems.
He is a regular inspirational speaker
and a familiar face at Prairie Elementary
School in Adrian, where he volunteers as
a Spanish teacher, Cambios reader, and
activity coordinator.
In his few off hours, he is an avid
bicyclist and trains the bicycling officers
of the Adrian Police Department. As
one might expect, he relaxes with
strength training and running. But as
his attitude and leadership on the gym
floor demonstrate, he is as much about a
positive attitude as he is about exercise.
He has done motivational seminars for a
number of corporations and is a regular
local inspirational speaker.
His leadership technique on the gym
floor at AJ Smith Recreational Center
reflects his gentle nature. He pushes

his class to do its best within its limits and

is profuse with praise for its earnest efforts.
Weve had a really good response to the new
classes at AJ Smith, said Bradley. People
seem to enjoy them. Exercise and physical
fitness should be fun. Thats the best way to
stick with it and get the full benefit.
Tecumseh Parks and Recreations
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JAZZ VIOLINIST

by DEB
WUETHRICH

ecumseh Schools Orchestra (TSO) students will get a little extra coaching in their music
education program this spring when jazz violinist Randy Sabien comes to town.
TSO instructor Amy Marr draws from a wide array of professional resources to
ensure that her students are exposed to a variety of performance styles. Randy is just
fantastic with kids, said Marr. He is really good, and can put complicated ideas of jazz
into terms 5th and 6th graders can understand and be successful - all while having a
really good time.
The interesting thing is Marr learned from Sabien as a young player herself,
and has maintained an association throughout the years. When I was an eighth
grader, Bob Phillips was our orchestra teacher in Saline and he brought
him in, said Marr. The first time I saw the instrument played as jazz
improvisation, I got interested in that style.
Sabien is a world renowned jazz violinist who founded
and chaired the Berklee College of Music in Boston. With
Phillips, he also co-authored Jazz Philharmonic Series
for Alfred Publishing Company for teaching alternative
strings. His bio notes that his style forges
headlong into the worlds of rock, blues and
funk. He also recently started a bachelors
degree level alternative string department at
McNally Smith College of Music in St. Paul, Minn.
Though hes known around the world,
Randy is a genuinely nice guy, Marr said.
Shes worked with him as a clinician
at the American String Association
national conference and served on
committees with him. Ive wanted
to bring him here to work with
our kids for some time. Its
Sabien will conduct workshops with
nice to be able to work
students at both the middle school and high
with him again and
school levels on May 6 and 7. Two concerts
think back on my own
with him are scheduled: TSO 5th and 6th grades
experiences, she
will perform May 6, and TSO grades 7-12 on May
added.
7. Both concerts are at 7 p.m. at the Tecumseh Center

workshop and
performance dates:

for the Arts (TCA). Tickets are $9 and will go on sale in

mid-March.
The high school orchestra, led by Michael Bough,
is scheduled to play at a festival event in Manchester
in March. End-of-year concerts for the groups
will be: High School TSO, May 14, 7 p.m. at
Tecumseh High School; TSO 6th and 7th
grades, Spring String Fling day on May 27,
7 p.m., Tecumseh Center for the Arts; and
TSO 5th and 8th grades, May 28, 7 p.m. at
the TCA.

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Treasures

and Scholars
By Mary Kay McPartlin

hen Barry Seidel

of What a Find! was
approached by Andi
Langenderfer of P.E.O. International
to host an antique appraisal event,
he was happy to help. Thus, the
Treasures and Scholars antique
appraisal is set for Sunday, May 18,
from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at What a Find! in
Tecumseh.
I think there is a great need for
educational assistance for women, said
Seidel. We are all concerned and want to see young
women succeed.
P.E.O. International is a philanthropy organization
created in 1869 to help women afford education.
The organization has been mostly unknown to the

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public, despite its long history

and the liberal arts college,
Cottey College, run by P.E.O. in
Missouri.
Fundraising is done through
events sponsored by local
chapters. There are two P.E.O.
chapters in Adrian and one
in Tecumseh. Langenderfer is
a member of Chapter E.I. in
Adrian.
We wanted to do a
different activity, Langenderfer
said about the antique appraisal
event. We want people to know
about our organization.
For $15, participants
receive an unofficial appraisal
on two small household
treasures, like paintings, jewelry
or toys. Sometimes the value
of items turns out to be quite a
surprise, said Seidel.
Families find events like
Treasures and Scholars to
be great way to spend an
afternoon. Its something
the family can do together,
Seidel said. Its fun, and its an
opportunity for people to step
up to the plate and support
a good cause.
What a Find:517.423.2959.
peointernational.org.

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opportunity for people to
step up to the plate and
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hese days, when it comes to do-ityourself decorating as well as

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little paint, that tired old bed frame
can be salvaged and given new life
as a designer bench or that outdated
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and a lot of fun. Now, shes sharing her knowledge
and expertise with others in her Rejuvenation
classes that she offers twice a month at Great Ideas.
Of course Nowak was quick to dive into repurposing
furniture and old items. Interior design is what shes all
about. Part of the fun is searching to find a piece, she
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She was so intrigued by the paint, which is nearly the consistency
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including antiquing-type projects that require skills in painting furniture to look distressed. She
subsequently became a certified representative of Caromal Colours. About a year ago, Nowak began
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Story and photo by Deb Wuethrich

ometimes there just arent words to express

how a person is feeling. This is something that
counselor Loretta Pickford, LLPC, NCC, knows
well, and she has fashioned her career and new
business around offering some alternative approaches.
Pickfords credentials include being a Limited License
Professional Counselor, a National Certified Counselor with
a masters degree in clinical mental health counseling, and
holding a graduate certificate in Expressive Art Therapy.
She operates Art + Counseling at 101 W. Chicago Blvd.
Suite 130, in Tecumseh.
Art + Counseling is Where counseling and creativity
come together for mental wellness, she said. The key
word in that is wellness. I believe in a wellness model
of counseling what is right versus what is
wrong with my clients. Pickford said her approach,
using her background in Expressive Art Therapy, is a
holistic one that focuses less on diagnosis and more on
developing a healthy sense of self in mind, body and spirit
and how it is expressed through the persons feeling,
thinking and being.
She said this approach helps a person get out of their
head and gently tap into the feelings underneath the
mental chatter and emotional stirrings.
Expressive arts therapy uses painting, drawing, clay,
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with conversation to help clients express feelings that are not always accessible only
through the spoken word. One of the big differences from traditional methods is that
I layer and work with more than one of these modalities in a session, said Pickford.
We might start out with drawing and then do some writing response to
that writing, or possibly some dialogue. When you put these creative processes
together in a layer, the individual may gain more insight and understanding or more
emotional awareness of whats happening. And its holistically based.
She also teaches the RAIN acronym of mindfulness in her individual counseling
sessions that mirror this teaching, supporting clients in recognizing what is going on
in their lives that may be causing stress or distress and allowing them to be with the
feelings in a safe and unconditionally accepting space.
RAIN stands for Recognize, Allow, Investigate and Natural (wholeness). Pickford said
the process begins with clients recognizing and allowing whats happening in a given
moment. This increases awareness of mind, body and emotion, she said. So often
as a culture, we resist what we dont want. Instead of resisting and saying no, we can
allow a process of saying, yes, this is how it is and I can be with it as it is now. By
doing that, youre actually creating a process where emotion will dissipate.
The I and N represent Investigation and the Natural component and Pickford
said it goes to something deeper, helping the person to investigate the emotion or
life experience and discover what may be driving the emotional challenge. That kind
of investigation can then go from a place of self-acceptance that starts to ease into
place to where they can really honor themselves with wholeness and become their true
selves, Pickford added. When this happens, they become more aware of
whats happening in mind, body and spirit and being more present in the
moment, she said.
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someone is in the moment, just drawing, and then they look at what they
have created. Sometimes they will find a message through this gentle,
very peaceful and calm process of recognition and release.
In addition to individual sessions, Pickford also holds workshops
and group sessions, including a monthly Mindfulness series. A new
Mindfulness series will begin this spring. She also, along with Dinah
Wakeford, will be teaching Healing Through Creativity in partnership
with Community Arts of Tecumseh. Classes are held on Tuesdays, April
15, 22, 29 and May 6, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Registration may be made
by calling 423.0000.
Pickford also volunteers with Youth Arts Alliance, which provides

creative arts experiences for youth in detention centers in five counties.

She also plans to start a group for individuals who are living alternative
lifestyles soon.
Its also important to point out that people do not have to be
artistic to benefit from the types of services Art + Counseling offers.
Art is just another way to help explore pathways to wellness, healing and
transformation.
Were not just here to talk about peoples problems, Pickford said,
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ince 2012, Amy Wertenberger, M.A., L.L.P.C.,

has combined mini horses and troubled
children, creating a healing environment
at The Stable Way on Billmyer Hwy. just
outside of Tecumseh. Most of her therapy referrals
are young people from Catholic Charities in Adrian,
but Wertenberger accepts patients of any age and
from anywhere. Its a service available in the area
to anyone, she said. You dont have to have
insurance. Its making a big difference for a
lot of kids.
The first impression of equine therapy for many
people is often incorrect. The focus of the therapy
isnt riding. Most of the horses at The Stable Way
are mini horses and are not big enough to carry
riders.
Another misconception is the idea that
Wertenberger conducts talk therapy on horses.
Horses at The Stable Way are part of therapy in the
way patients interact with them.
Wertenberger brings her patients into the
ring and gives them tasks involving care of
the horses, with no direction. She uses patient
responses to the unfamiliar activities as a way to

open dialogue about what is troubling her patients in daily life.

The process of grooming or interacting with the mini horses gives insight to Wertenberger
about the struggles of a patient. The interaction also allows a clear, hands-on way to illustrate
how to deal with life issues.
The process also gives a sense of accomplishment to young people as they learn to navigate
caring for the horses and adapting their behaviors inside and outside the ring. The horses are
patient with the mistakes and emotions of the young people working with them, as well.
Horses communicate non-verbally, and this area of communication is often where
children and teens with issues struggle on a daily basis. Working with the horses gives young
people an excellent understanding of how to successfully communicate non-verbally. The
relationship that the kids build with the horses is a really strong motivator for change,
Wertenberger said.
She continues to spread the word of the advantages of equine therapy both through the area,
and to experts in therapy and psychology. I am going to be doing the Community Showcase at
Tecumseh High School on April 16 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., said Wertenberger. I will be taking two
of the miniature horses right into the school gymnasium.
Currently working toward her doctorate at the University of Toledo, Wertenberger recently
gave a presentation about equine therapy, featuring her mini horses that had to ride three flights
up in an elevator. I was presenting to students in the doctoral and the masters programs about
equine therapy, Wertenberger said. We had about 50 people come to the presentation. People
were very entertained by the horses. They were very interested in the work I was doing, and they
were all really shocked by how calm the horses were.

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EASTER EGG HUNT

APRIL 19 There is no more certain signal of spring than the

first crocus and the Tecumseh Easter Egg Hunt. This year, the event,
sponsored as always by the Tecumseh Parks and Recreation Department,
is set for Saturday, April 19, at 2 p.m. Be on time. Five minutes late could
mean the difference between a disappointed or a jubilant tyke. The Builders
Club will help in placing over four thousand goody-laden plastic eggs in agedesignated areas in Cal Zorn Recreation Center. The Easter Bunny has been known to make
an appearance, so bring your camera.

LORE AND LEGENDS

MAY 17 Seasonal walking tour at

Tecumsehs Indian Crossing Trails located by
the Hayden-Ford Mill. Fascinating Indian lore
will be shared during this guided tour through
the woods and along the trails by the River
Raisin. Mickey Alvarado, our local historian,
shares his expertise during this peaceful tour.
Call Parks & Recreation at 517.423.5602 for
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ground to cover for this event. Its not a 5K, but you may get similarly exercised as you check out the
countys premiere city and what its residents have to offer. The garage sales are all over town for
three days, May 1 3, beginning at 9 a.m. each day. The beauty of the shopping extravaganza is
that the sellers are as enthusiastic as the shoppers. No permit is required to participate as a seller,
and the more sales on a given street, the more shoppers youll see. Sellers should register early
to be included on the sale-site maps available at city hall, 309 E. Chicago
Blvd.; Perky Pantries: 413 E. Chicago Blvd. and 2885 W. Russell Rd.; and
Tecumseh Big Boy, 2701 Monroe Rd. (Chicago Boulevard).

OFF THE BEATEN PATH

5K FUN RUN

ART IN THE PARK

JUNE 8 This is a friendly run for both the seasoned

marathoner and the beginning runner. Tecumseh Parks
and Recreation Department sponsors the event which
features a course that wends its way through beautiful,
historic Tecumseh. The course starts and ends at the A.J.
Smith Recreation Center, 810 N. Evans St., and covers
terrain that includes long, even stretches, plus small and large hills. The run
progresses through the beautiful Indian Crossing Trails city park, which offers views
of woodlands and the historic Globe Mill Pond. The fee is $25 (register by May 31 and
knock off five bucks). Race day registration, Sunday, June 8, at 7:30 a.m. Start time:
8:30 a.m. Information: Gail Lakatos, 517.423.5602 or email glakatos@tecumseh.mi.us.

JUNE 7 Cementing Tecumsehs claim to

the phrase art mecca is the annual festival
of original artwork that takes place Saturday,
June 7, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, June
8, noon to 5 p.m., hosted by Community Arts of
Tecumseh in and around its studio in John W. Smith
Park, 804 N. Evans St. The bucolic setting for outdoor
displays, as well as the indoor artist lounge, will feature
original art in every booth. There will be juried entries,
assuring the quality of art on display. For further
information for both artists and patrons,
log on to www.tecumseharts.org or call
517.423.0000.

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

MAY 26 Guaranteed to produce a lump in your throat and

a tear in your eye, this hometown parade on Monday, May 26,
at 10 a.m. features veterans, high school marching bands,
floats, and antique vehicles in procession down Tecumsehs
picturesque Chicago Boulevard. A flyover by vintage fighter
planes in the missing-man formation is always awesome, to say
nothing of inspirational. The parade ends at Brookside Cemetery on Union
Street where veterans from all the wars since the Civil War are buried. There is a 21-gun
salute and tributes from distinguished veterans and civic leaders.
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a knife to cut, use a claw grip to hold the object to be cut, using your knuckles as a guide. This will help you
avoid cutting yourself. Use smoking hot heat when caramelizing the onion. The bottom of the pan should
be dark brown, but not black. Just when you think its done, let it go another 10 minutes. Make sure you
frequently scrape the bottom and sides of the pan. Those are tasty bits of goodness. Its where you get all
of the flavor. Soup always tastes better the next day.

CHICKEN FETTUCCINE WITH PARMESAN CREAM

Applewood Smoked Bacon, Arugula, Mushroom,
8 ea
1 cups
8 cloves
1 qt
3 lbs
1 cup
8 strips
1 cup
To taste
As needed

Chicken Breast (grilled)

Mushrooms (sliced)
Garlic (minced)
Heavy Cream
Fettuccini (cooked)
Arugula
Applewood Smoked Bacon (cooked crisp)
Parmesan Reggiano
Salt and Pepper
Oil Blend

Over high heat, saut the mushrooms in oil until caramelized.

Toss in the garlic and deglaze with heavy cream. Reduce by
half and toss in the fettuccini, arugula and bacon. Once all is
warm, toss in the parmesan. Season to taste.

Chefs Tips: When cooking chicken,

dont be scared; cook until just done
because its much more flavorful and
juicy. Do not season meat until just
before youre ready to cook it. Salt
draws out the moisture of the meat.
After youre done cooking any type of
meat, let it rest. For the love of God,
let it rest! Cooking is violent. During
the cooking process, molecules are
scattered about and need time to get
back to where theyre supposed to go.
The meat will continue cooking another
10 degrees. The larger the size of
the meat, the longer it needs to rest.
After resting, if the meat is too cool for
serving, put it back in the oven for a
little while.

PASTA DOUGH
Serves 8
2 cups
2 cups
7 ea
1 tbsp
1 tbsp
Pinch

Semolina
All-Purpose Flour
Eggs (large, cracked and whisked)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Water
Salt

Sift together the flour and semolina and set aside. In a mixing bowl for a mixer, add the eggs, water
and olive oil. On medium speed with a dough hook, slowly add the flour allowing it incorporate
before adding more. Once all the flour is incorporated, allow to knead for 10-12 minutes or until
smooth with some elasticity. Using a pasta roller, roll and cut as preferred.
Chefs Tips: The pasta dough needs time to rest between each kneading. When working with the
dough during the cutting process, Dust the noodles, dont bathe them in the flour. When cooking
pasta, the ratio is 10:1 water to pasta. The water should be salted like the sea. When putting
pasta in the water, the heat should be high enough so that the water doesnt stop boiling. When the
pasta is cooked to your desired tenderness, put it in ice water to stop the cooking process.

ORGANIC QUINOA AND ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Spinach, Caramelized Butternut,
cup
1 cups

Quinoa (cooked)
Butternut squash
(peeled, seeded, large diced)
2 cups
Cauliflower (small florets)
As needed Oil blend
ea
Red onion (julienne)
2 cups
Spinach (rough cut if necessary)
1 cup
Walnuts (rough chop)
cup
Goat cheese
1 cup
Sherry dressing

Chefs Tips: Quinoa is the seed

of the Goosefoot plant. It is one of
the oldest foods ever consumed .
Its a super food with tons of health
benefit. In terms of taste, quinoa
is like rice a blank canvas; its
neutral. An oil blend of olive oil
and canola oil conducts heat more
evenly. You can peel butternut
squash, but cutting it with a knife
is easier because a peeler gets
jammed easily.

Lightly toss the butternut and cauliflower (separately) in oil blend and season with salt and pepper. Roast
in a 400 oven until soft and caramelized. Remove and refrigerate until chilled. Toss the quinoa, butternut,
cauliflower, red onion, walnuts and spinach in sherry dressing. Plate and garnish with goat cheese.

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SHERRY DRESSING
cup
1 tbsp
1 tsp
1 tsp
2 tsp
2 tsp
1 cup
To taste

Sherry Vinegar
Dijon
Sugar
Garlic (minced)
Shallot (minced)
Fresh Thyme (minced)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper

Whisk together the first 6 ingredients in a mixing

bowl. Slowly whisk in the extra virgin olive oil.
Season with salt and pepper.

PHOTO COURTESY OF MELISSA SQUIRES

Chefs Tips: Dijon works good as an

emulsifier. All vinaigrettes consist of three parts
fat and one part acid. If its more acidic than
you like, add more oil and vice versa. When
using dry herbs as opposed to fresh, use half
the amount.

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE
DOWN CAKE
Yield: 12 Cakes
Pineapple Mixture:

EVAN S STREET STATION

CHEF'S
COOKING
CLASSES
By Kerry
Hamilton Smith

If youve ever experienced the tantalizing tastes of Evans Street Station,

you may have left wondering how they create such wonderful flavors that
tease the palate with a host of different sensations. If thats the case, then
you may want to take advantage of Chef Alan Merhars cooking classes.
The classes are offered generally two Sundays per month, unless its
during the busy holidays. Participants will enjoy a beverage of their choice
throughout the class, the full dinner thats featured, complete recipes for
each course, and on-camera demonstrations of preparation and cooking.
As Merhar prepares the courses, servers bring generous portions for you
to enjoy.
At a recent cooking class, the featured menu was French onion soup
with Jarlsberg and croutons, organic quinoa and roasted cauliflower salad
with a sherry dressing, chicken fettuccine with parmesan cream, and
pineapple upside down cake. Merhar sprinkles the classes with bits of littleknown information, flavors them with professional kitchen tips, and spices

them with humor.

For instance, did you know that aluminum
is reactive with food? Stainless steel is not, but
you can put parchment paper on aluminum; it
keeps food from sticking and the food doesnt
react with the metal. Merhar, who has never
had a job outside of the kitchen (not even a
paper route as a youngster), when asked about
cutting boards said most kitchens used wooden
cutting boards, but the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) mandated that plastic
cutting boards be used in commercial kitchens
because they thought they were easier to
sanitize. After everyone got rid of all of their
wooden cutting boards, they discovered theres
an enzyme in wood that kills bacteria and then
the FDA allowed wood cutting boards back in the
kitchens, he explained. Wood is much, much,
much better.
When it comes to seasoning food, Merhar
suggested using kosher or sea salt and fresh
ground pepper. You know that salt and pepper
shaker set you got as a wedding gift ten years
ago? Throw it out! he quipped. Fresh ground
pepper makes a world of difference. If I could
offer one tip, it would be that. Merhar also
advised that seasonings be added during the
cooking process, not before or after. He also
said that it takes more seasoning to flavor cold
food than it does hot.
Heres your chance to whip up an authentic
Evans Street Station meal. Recipes, cooking
directions and notes for each of the courses.

1
small)
lb
lb
1 oz
1 oz
1 oz
1
as needed

Pineapples (cleaned & diced

Butter
Light Brown Sugar
Triple Sec
Rum
Ginger Juice
Vanilla Beans
Cornstarch & Water (slurry)

Melt butter in medium saucepan, add brown

sugar. Bring to a slow boil, add rum & triple sec.
Add pineapple, ginger juice & vanilla beans.
Cook until pineapple is done, approximately 20
minutes. Thicken with slurry if needed. Remove
from heat & pour into hotel pan to cool. Set
aside.
Cake Mixture:
2 cups
1 tsp
1 tsp
1 tsp
1 cups
3 oz
cup
cup
1 tsp
1 ea
1 ea
1 tbsp
1 tbsp

Flour
Baking Powder
Baking Soda
Salt
Sugar
Butter (melted)
Heavy Cream
Water
Vanilla Extract
Eggs
Egg Yolks
Lemon Zest
Orange Zest

Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder & salt

together in medium mixing bowl. Set aside.
Combine remaining ingredients in separate
mixing bowl. Whisk to mix well. Add dry
ingredients. Mix well.
To build and bake:
Grease baking dishes. Place approximately 2
oz pineapple mixture in baking dish, then add
approximately 3 oz batter on top. Place on
sheet trays. Bake @ 325 with a low fan, for
approximately 25 minutes. (Rotate after 12
minutes.) Use toothpick test: insert pick in center
of cake; if it comes out wet, bake for 5 minutes
more. Repeat until done. Remove from oven &
allow to cool.
Chefs Tips: When youre zesting a citrus fruit,
scrape the outer layer only; dont get to the white
of the rind. That way, you get the flavor of the
citrus without the harshness and the bitterness.

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BinesLet naBurger
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County!

Tecumseh

photographer

and artist

markets work

nationally
By Mary Kay McPartlin

MATT LEBLANC PHOTO COURTESY THE ARTISAN GROUP

ngie Turners picture, Aqua Barn, has caught the attention of

Hollywood. As part of her marketing strategy, Turner joined The
Artisan Group, placing her photography and art in gift baskets
handed out at major award ceremonies in Hollywood.
For the most recent Emmy awards, The Artisan Group participated in an invitation-only luxury
celebrity gift lounge hosted by GBK Productions on Sept. 20-21, 2013. Turner submitted her photo
Aqua Barn. Its my most popular photo on Etsy, Turner said. Aqua Barn carries my shop. Its part
of my branding, and very identifiable as mine.
Matt LeBlanc, best known as Joey on the TV show Friends, acknowledged Turners
work with a photo of him holding Aqua Barn. He said, This is a really fantastic
photo! I really like that. Getting that picture back with Matt LeBlanc was the highlight of my
career, Turner said. To have an opportunity like this in our small community is amazing to me and Im
very thankful for it. I spend a lot of hours on my work.
Turner has been part of www.etsy.com for five years. She also has a portrait photography studio in
Tecumseh called Laughter and Love Photography. In March 2012, I heard about The Artisan Group
from friends who sell on Etsy, said Turner. I decided to apply, and was accepted in less than 24
hours.
For local customers who want to purchase Turners artwork on Etsy, she offers a break on
shipping, allowing pick up at her downtown Tecumseh location. Turner can be reached at www.
laughterandlovephotography.com, 517.442.5114, or laughlovephoto@gmail.com. Its been pretty
awesome, said Turner A lot of people dont get to follow their dreams, and Im making a name for
myself.

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Promenade
H I S TO R I C H O M E TO U R & M O R E
SAVE THE DATE

JUNE 7 & 8
Story by Rebecca Peach
Photos by Hollie Smith
For more than 35 years Promenade Tecumseh Tours
have featured area homes of the Victorian era, circa
1850s to early 1900s, the Craftsman period of the
1920s-1940s and the classic homes of the 1950s
to the present. Owners have graciously opened their
doors allowing tour goers an opportunity to discover
and enjoy the diverse architectural home styles offered
in our community.
Some Promenade tour site locations have
included area churches, as well as downtown and
historic buildings. At each tour stop a bit of the
locations history is shared, offering a view
into Tecumsehs past. The architectural elements
and details of the home and buildings are also
highlighted.
The 2014 Promenade Tecumseh Home Tour will be
Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8 from 11 a.m. until

5:00 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 on

the day of the tour. Advance tickets will be available
at the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce, Schmidt
and Sons Pharmacy, The British Tea Garden and at
The Daily Grind. During tour hours, tickets will be
available at the Tecumseh Historical Museum and
each tour location.
Pat VanCamp, President of Promenade
Tecumseh Committee commented, Tour
homeowners and the Committee welcome all to
Promenade. We know youll enjoy friendly hospitality
and the variety of architectural styles of the
Promenade tour.
Watch the Tecumseh Herald and Promenade
Tecumseh on Facebook for a complete listing of
tour locations and Promenade weekend activities
and events.

in NEED
FEEDING those
God's Bread Basket, a local non-profit offers to feed
those seeking meals at no charge. Every Monday, people
can get a pizza and salad dinner at The First Presbyterian
Church of Tecumseh on the boulevard. Tuesday through
Friday, Tecumseh Church of Christ, also on the boulevard,
hosts a hot meal from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
"Anybody is welcome no questions asked, " said Roland
von Kaler President of the board. "Some people come
because they are lonely and some come because they
need food."
"We live on donations, " he said. "That's our sole income.
Volunteers are also needed for God's Bread Basket board.
For more information visit God's Bread Basket facebook
page or call 517.424.6020.
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HISTORY

SPINNING THREAD
By Derek P. Brereton
Reprinted with
Permission from
OLD BARNS &
COUNTRY SKILLS
OF SOUTHEAST
MICHIGAN

THERE WAS
AN INTIMATE
CONNECTION
BETWEEN THE
SPINNER, HER
HANDS, THE
SPINNING
WHEEL, AND
THE THREAD

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ois Lane of Tecumseh

spins thread, it's true.
Like other born tinkerers,
however, she's really only
looking for an excuse to
do just that: to
tinker. Making thread is Lois's
excuse to "fiddle," as she
says, with antique spinning
wheels. But when she's done
fiddling, nineteenth century
wheels from Norway, Scotland,
Ireland, Russia, Lancaster
County Pennsylvania, and
northern Wisconsin have,
in fact, been authentically
restored and given new leases
on life. Those not crowded into her living room, back porch,
and shop have been placed in the hands, no, assertively
thrust into the hands, of many an apprentice spinner.
I met Lois at the Clinton Fall Festival, where she had
set up a display. I had of course heard of spinning thread.
But I'd never had a chance to watch anyone actually operate
a wheel. I found myself captivated by the smooth, silent
rotation of the wooden-spoked driving wheel. I enjoyed
the cross rhythm of the treadle she gently pressed to get
the upright wooden rod, a "footman," turning the wheel.
Counterpoint came from the flyer whirling so fast around the
bobbin winding up the thread you couldn't tell how its parts
worked, or even fit together. It seemed miraculous that
deft fingers stretching out small sections of a great chaotic
clump of wool could result in smooth, even thread from
which to make yarn, weave cloth, and fashion clothing.
I stood there staring. It was near closing time,
and the crowd thinned out. Still I stared. Finally, perhaps
a little peeved, perhaps exploiting the sort of teaching

opportunity she relishes, Lois turned to

me and asked, "What's your question?"
Truth is, I really didn't have one. I was, or
wanted to be, caught up in the presence
of authenticity actively brought to life. I
was thinking of William Morris's realization
that industrialization demeans the
manually creative part of human being;
that it is our hands, and dextrous use of
them, that, among other things, make us
human. We are tool-making creatures.
Lois was using one hand-made tool, the
spinning wheel, to make another, the
thread, and had already used still other
hand tools to restore and rejuvenate
her equipment. The entire wheel was an
assembly of separate tools: the vertical
wooden "maidens" threaded into the
horizontal "mother-of-all," the bobbin and
flyer fastened between the maidens; the
tensioner screwed into the mother-of-all

and used to set the tension of the driveband around the flywheel, to spin the flyer
around the bobbin; the upright distaff to
hold the raw material before it's spun. At
the time I knew nothing of this terminology
or the technology it described. It was
just that what I was seeing was really,
authentically, human.
I'm an anthropologist. I think
about these things. Lois was doing what
people across the entire old world have
done since the turn of the first millennium.
Cloth, of course, had been woven for
many centuries before that. But spinning
wheels only appeared in the middle ages.
In this technology there was an intimate
connection between the spinner, her
hands, the spinning wheel, and the thread,
not unlike the bodily

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connection silk worms have with their cocoons. Here also was a way of life shared among many of the
world's peoples, once upon a time. The hardest part to make was the wheel itself. These were often
treasured, and sometimes given to young women as engagement gifts.
So when Lois asked for my question, I fumbled around and came up with something that got
us talking. She's spun silk and bamboo as well as the hair of sheep, llama, alpaca, camel, and dog. But
whereas spinning is a craft, the best spinning wheels are, for her, works of art. It is noteworthy that
many of the old ones are dated and initialed or signed. On one of her Norwegian wheels is inscribed,
"No. 172 AOEN 1887." And if stylish, elegant chairs, say can be placed as art in honorable museum
displays, why not spinning wheels too?
After noting the overall shape of a wheel, Lois looks next at spoke design and maiden
finials to identify its provenience. She can tell what kind of wood the various parts are made of-maple,
cherry, walnut, pine-and puts blanks of the proper wood on her shop lathe to create replacement
parts. She works by hand and eye, not using a duplicator to make overly precise copies of maidens
or spokes. The inevitable irregularities lend an additional note of authenticity to her work. She uses
her own special oil, a trade secret, to feed and darken woods because it soaks in and isn't sticky like
linseed or other vegetable oils. She'll note the traces of antique paint in the grooves of a surviving
maiden, and match it for the grooves of the replacement for the pair. To the novice, from a distance,
what's in the grooves looks pretty much like dirt. But in reality it's midnight blue paint mixed to match
the antique original.
Lois has tap and dye equipment to make the threads for the tensioner. She explains why the
flyer whorl has a left-handed thread, and how this sometimes leads to "shattered lives" when spinners,
unawares, twist them forcibly the wrong way. She tells how the King of Spain had a monopoly on
merino sheep, insuring that the royal wool would be the finest of all; how he then gifted some merinos
to the King of France, who put them on his estate at Rambouillet; and how gradually they seeped out
from the royal world into the other one.
But Lois reserves her greatest excitement for describing the grandest spinning event of the
many she's been involved in. Back in the '80s, the Old Woolen Mill in Eaton Rapids hosted a session in

which, in just that single day, craftspeople of all necessary descriptions turned wool growing on the
bodies of sheep into a finished overcoat for a man. Their inspiration came from a legend that, in
some former time and place, a boy was sent off to war, and in
the one day available to them his mother and sister made for
him a coat he could take along.
At Eaton Rapids, an organizational get- together takes
place the evening before the big event. Craftspeople from all
over Michigan gather, meet, schmooze, compare notes, and
organize themselves, as Americans are spontaneously so
good at doing. At seven o'clock the next morning a farmer
delivers well-washed sheep to the barn where the women and
a couple of men are ready to go. Up onto a shearing stand go
the sheep, the shearing goes expeditiously, and twenty-four
spinners immediately bend to the task. As bobbins fill, the
spinners take two of them and twist the threads backwards
and symmetrically, thus "plying" the thread into yarn.
Now the fingers of an expert weaver fly as she warps
her loom with a skill that itself is a noble craft. Her shuttle
starts shooting back and forth, back and forth, back and
forth. Gradually, cloth materializes. As sheets of it come off
the loom, women drench and hand wring it first, then take
hot sadirons from off the open fire and press it smooth. A
seamstress now takes over, places a pattern over the cloth on
a big table, and cuts out the parts. Using an antique sewing
machine with a floor treadle, she pieces them all together. Here, now, an overcoat.
It's five o'clock in the evening, and they're done. In the space of a single day, the impromptu
group has made a very fine coat from scratch. The mayor of Baton Rapids allowed as how he

might turn a blind eye if Lois's daughter, then just fourteen but already a pretty fair spinner herself,
partook of the celebratory champagne.
Lois is part of a guild called "The Spinners' Flock." Not all its members are
quite as eager as Lois, a former teacher, to welcome youngsters into the group.
Kids can be less reliable than the oldsters. But of course without learners crafts
die. Much about cloth making is already dead. In old Scotland, Lois explains,
women young and old once sang waulking songs together as they sat shoulder to
shoulder in opposite rows waulking tweed, rhythmically pounding it with their hands
to full it. Nowadays, the waulking, the songs, and the experience of singing while
collectively engaged in meaningful work, have all faded into the past.*
Once, at the American Textile History Museum in Lowell, Massachusetts,
the curator, disarmed by Lois's enthusiasm, guided her into a part of the collection
ordinarily kept private. There Lois came upon what for her was the treasure of
treasures, a ledger book of the famous nineteenth century spinning wheel maker,
Daniel Danner, from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. In her hands she now held a
book that he himself had written.
That night she had a vivid dream. Lois felt herself, and at the same time
saw herself, turning rhythmically through the great wheel maker's antique ledger
book, page after page, page after page, page after page.
* All is not in the past. Lois, as well as others will be spinning at the Saline
Celtic Festival this summer, July 11-12.
Author Derek Brereton is retired from teaching anthropology at Adrian
College. This book brings together craftspeople and old post and beam barns of Southeast
Michigan. The book is available locally at Michigan Wares in Downtown Tecumseh. www.
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March

APRIL 19 Manchester Easter Egg Hunt 1pm. Carr

Park. www.manchestermensclub.com

MARCH 27 Downtown Divas at Dusk Special diva pampering

and prizes at downtown Tecumseh merchants. Bring your sister,
mom and BFF for at fab-U-lous time. www.downtowntecumseh.com or
517.424.6003

APRIL 20 Easter Sunday Buffet 10am - 4pm. A

delightful Easter buffet will be featured with an abundance
of offerings for every taste. Evans Street Station,
517.424.5555 or www.evansstreetstation.com

MARCH 27 Annual Oberon Release Party 4pm. Bring your

friends and nosh on tasty complimentary bites as the Oberon flows.
Evans Street Station, 517.424.5555 or www.evansstreetstation.com

APRIL 22 Clinton Library Annual Meeting and

2014 Building Marker Awards 7pm. Officers elected,
2014-2015 budget is approved. Building Marker Plaques
awarded to four owners of historical buildings. www.
clinthis.org

MARCH 29 Building an Indoor Terrarium 10:30am. Construction

and care of indoor gardens and the plants. Pre-registration. Hidden
Lake Gardens, Tipton. hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu or 517.431.2060
MARCH 29 Once Upon A Time 11am. Literature comes to life in
this hysterical production of Cinderella and Jack and the Beanstalk!
Croswelll Opera House 517.264.SHOW [7469] or www.croswell.org
MARCH 29 Hearts Jewel 8 pm. Dawson Auditorium. Award-winning
Australian-American violinist Adele Anthony. Wagner: Siegfried Idyll
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto Beethoven: Symphony No. 1. Adrian
Symphony Orchestra www.adriansymphony.org or 517.264.3121
MARCH 29 Broken Road Salute to Rascal Flatts 8pm. Pop,
rock and country, Broken Road brings the fun and excitement of a
Rascal Flatts show to your doorstep. Croswelll Opera House, Adrian
517.264.SHOW [7469] or www.croswell.org
MARCH 29 & 30 Walking with Dinosaurs Free Children's Spring
Movie Festival for 12 and under and adults $1 until full. Tickets show
day only. Show times posted on the Tuesday before. Adrian Cinema
www.mjrtheatres.com

April
APRIL 1 From an Amish Childhood to a Journey of Many
Choices 7-8pm. Author Dr. Mary Kaufman Schwartz reveals what
inspired her to leave the Amish lifestyle at age 14. Tecumseh District
Library 517.423.2238 or charpst@tecumsehlibrary.org

hap
pen
ings

APRIL 5 Saline Spring Craft Show 8am-3:30pm.Saline Middle

School, $3 Admission. Ages 5 and under Free. Over 150 Craft
Booths, Concessions and Bake Sale. www.salineshows.com
DOWNTOWN
TECUMSEH

APRIL 8 Wildlife of Yellowstone 7:30pm. Guest host and film

maker: Sandy Mortimer. Travel Adventure Cinema Series presented
by Kiwanis Club. Tecumseh Center for the Arts 517.423.6617 or www.
theTCA.org

APRIL 12 Easter Eggs-travaganza 10am. Decorate eggs, make

crafts, and hunt for eggs. Bring 6 hard-boiled eggs to color.
Pre-registration. Hidden Lake Gardens, Tipton. hiddenlakegardens.
msu.edu or 517.431.2060
APRIL 12-13 Michigan Wine Celebration
SE Michigan Pioneer Wine Trail's annual event! Self-driven tour, 8
delicious Food & Wine Pairings. Limited Tickets $30 til April 9 only!
517.592.4663, 517.531.3080
APRIL 15 Journey of the Letters 7-8pm. Author Teresa Irish will
discuss her fathers World War II experiences through his personal
letters. Tecumseh District Library 517.423.2238 or charpst@
tecumsehlibrary.org
APRIL 16 Book Bingo 1-2pm. Play bingo to win books and
other prizes. Tecumseh District Library 517.423.2238 or charpst@
tecumsehlibrary.org
APRIL 19 Easter Egg Hunt 2pm. Ages 2-10, Free event. We will
meet at Cal Zorn Park and need your help collecting eggs. Tecumseh
Parks & Recreation, 517.423.5602 or www.mytecumseh.org
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before attending
events for any
schedule changes

APRIL 25 Meet author Loren Estleman 7pm.

Tecumseh District Library 517.423.2238
APRIL 26 Peter Rabbit 11am. Wild Swan Theater
hops in to bring this classic tale of Peter Rabbit and his
adventures, charmingly, to life! Croswelll Opera House,
Adrian 517.264.SHOW [7469] or www.croswell.org
APRIL 26 Mom2Mom Sale 9am 1pm. Gently used
clothing (babies to teens,) books, toys and furniture. Bake
Sale. St. Elizabeth Cathloic Church Parish Center, 506 N.
Union, Tecumseh. 517.423.6003
APRIL 26 Opening Weekend with Fireworks 3pm.
Opening Weekend for our NEW 700 Dual Zip Line! Rock
Climbing. Fireworks at dusk. www.Indiancreekcamping.com,
517.423.5659, rdorman@tecumsehteamquest.com

APRIL 26 International Herb Day Celebration

11am-3pm. Herbs in food, medicine, beauty products,
crafts, growing and gardening. Cooking demos, gardening
tips, activities for kids. Hidden Lake Gardens, Tipton.
hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu or 517.431.2060
APRIL 26 - 27 3rd Annual Blissfield Railroad Days!
10am-4pm. Ride locomotive on the Adrian & Blissfield Rail
Road. Model railroad displays. Train Show Buy-Sell-Swap
event at the Middle School! Reservations 517.486.3642
APRIL 26 Manchester Benefit Concert 3-5pm.
Local Musicians, Music of the Buroque era. www.
culturalartstrings.org

APRIL 10 Junk to Funk 6pm. Evening of art, food, wine and

fashion! View the latest artist fashions created for the runway and
silent auction Fashion Wars returns!! Tecumseh Center for the Arts
517.423.6617 www.theTCA.org

APRIL 12 Grand Standard Time 7:30pm. Vocalist Adam Smith

returns. Timeless songs of Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Michael
Buble, Ray Charles, Billy Joel and more. Tecumseh Center for the Arts
517.423.6617 www.theTCA.org

Please call ahead

APRIL 26 Dueling Pianos by 176 Keys 8pm. Its

totally fun, high energy Request-Driven, Mega-Interactive
Dueling Pianos! Cash bar & limited onstage seating.
Croswelll Opera House, Adrian 517.264.SHOW [7469] or
www.croswell.org

APRIL 5 Easter Eggs-travaganza Adventure 10am. Decorate

eggs, make crafts, and hunt for eggs. Bring 6 hard-boiled eggs to
color. Hidden Lake Gardens, Tipton www.hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu or
517.431.9148

APRIL 12 5th Annual All About Women Health Screenings &

Health Fair, Vendors, Cooking Demos, Speakers, Workshops & an
amazing Pampering Pavilion! The Centre, US 223 & Wolf Creek Hwy.
Adrian Area Chambers 517.265.2320

APRIL 25 7th Annual Art Walk Downtown merchants

will partner with area artists to bring art into businesses.
Extended evening hours and refreshments. Downtown
Tecumseh! www.downtowntecumseh.com or 517.424.6003

IN AND AROUND TOWN

APRIL 2 Minute to Win It 3pm. Teens play games based on the

popular show. Tecumseh District Library 517.423.2238

APRIL 5 & 6 The Nut Job Free Children's Spring Movie Festival
for 12 and under and adults $1 until full. Tickets show day only. Show
times posted Tuesday before. Adrian Cinema mjrtheatres.com

APRIL 22 Michigan State Capitol Battle Flags

7-8pm. Explore the Michigan Capitol Battle Flag collection
with the Curator of Flags for the State of Michigan.
Tecumseh District Library 517.423.2238 or charpst@
tecumsehlibrary.org

APRIL 27 A Joyful Noise 3pm. Dawson Auditorium.

Tony Arnold, soprano. Theofanidis: Virtue (premiere
season) Beethoven: Symphony No. 6. Adrian Symphony
Orchestra www.adriansymphony.org or 517.264.3121

BLISSFUL
LIVING

APRIL 27 Apron Ties Past and Present 2pm. History

of aprons and display of 100 + apron collection. Bring a
favorite apron! Reservations $18 includes tea & dessert.
British Tea Garden's Roof Top Caf 517.423.7873
APRIL 27 A Joyful Noise 3pm. Beethoven's Pastorale
Symphony is a testament to his love of nature, & its
immensity, grandeur and sacred power to transform.
Adrian Symphony Orchestra 517.264.3121 or www.
adriansymphony.org

MAY
Memorial Day Parades
Adrian: Downtown Adrian to Monument Park
Blissfield: Downtown Blissfield
to Pleasant View Cemetery
Britton: Britton-Deerfield
High School to the Village Park
Brooklyn: School Street to the Village Square
Clinton: Kehoe Road to Veterans
Memorial Park & Riverside Cemetery
Deerfield: American Legion to
St. Alphonsus Cemetery
Hudson: Main Street to Maple Grove Cemetery
Morenci: Wakefield Park to Oak Grove
Cemetery
Onsted: Downtown Onsted to Maple Shade Cemetery,
Tecumseh: Downtown Tecumseh to
Brookside Cemetery

MAY 1-3 Citywide Garage Sale Come see

what special bargains you can find during the
annual garage sales located throughout Tecumseh.
www.downtowntecumseh.com or 517.424.6544
MAY 3 I love the 80's Bad Prom 8pm11pm. Ages 21 and over. Drag out your old
prom outfits and come enjoy the night. AJ Smith
Recreation Center. Tecumseh Parks & Recreation,
517.423.5602 or www.mytecumseh.org
MAY 3 They Will Not Be Forgotten
7pm. 16th Annual Memorial Service. Gather
together to celebrate the lives of those who have
died and are still loved. New Song Community
Church, 5211 S. Occidental, Tecumseh.
517.423.2525 or www.handlerfuneralhomes.com
MAY 4 An Evening with Rodgers and
Hammerstein 4pm. The music and songs
of Sound of Music, Oklahoma, South Pacific
and more. Tecumseh Pops Orchestra and
Community Chorus. Tecumseh Center for the Arts,
517.423.6617 or www.theTCA.org
MAY 4-6 Adventure awaits! Camping, Survival
Training, High Ropes Course, Rock Climbing & Zip
Line, Leap of Faith Challenge. Fire Build Challenge
and Geocache. T-Shirt and meals included! TTQ
Challenge Camp, Angie Harris 517.423.5659 or
www.indiancreekcamping.com
MAY 5 Clinton Farmers Market Starts
Fridays (3-7pm). 114 Jackson St., North of Clinton
Fire Department. Growers / Producers of natural
products welcome. 517.456.7494 or clintonfarmers-market.org
MAY 6 All About Hummingbirds 7-8pm.
Explore a year in the life of the Ruby-throated
hummingbird with wildlife experts Larry and
Emily Scheunemann. Tecumseh District Library
517.423.2238 or sghazelbaker@tecumsehlibrary.
org
MAY 6 & 7 Tecumseh Schools Orchestra
Performance 7pm. May 6: fifth and sixth grade
and May 7: seventh and eighth grade students will
play with legendary jazz violinist Randy Sabien.
Tecumseh Schools Orchestras friendstso@gmail.
com Tecumseh Center for the Arts, 517.423.6617
or www.theTCA.org
MAY 8 Manchester Farmers Market Starts
Artisans. Corner of M52 & Main St., Manchester.
www.manchestermi.org or 734.428.7872
MAY 9-18 Les Misrables 19th-century
France, Les Misrables tells an enthralling story
of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion,
sacrifice and redemption a timeless testament to
the survival of the human spirit. Croswelll Opera
House, Adrian 517.264.SHOW [7469] or www.
croswell.org
MAY 10 Great Lakes Wine Fest Noon-9pm.
Join the fun, taste, try & buy Michigan Wines &
Michigan Beers, too. Live entertainment, food/
wine pairing Seminars & Pace Car Rides! Michigan
International Speedway 800.354.1010 or www.
mispeedway.com
MAY 10 Lenawee Community Chorus
Concert 8pm. First United Methodist Church,
1245 W. Maple Ave., Adrian. 517.423.7800
MAY 9-10 Public Plant Sale Fundraiser
Friday, May 9, 6-8 pm Only for HLG Members.
Saturday, May 10, 10 am 2 pm For the public.
HLG is offering plants that we know and love and
think you will love. Hidden Lake Gardens Tipton, MI
517.431.2060 or hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu
MAY 11 Mothers Day Dinner 11am - 6pm.
The kitchen will offer spectacular specials and
Mommys Little Helper Cocktail will be featured.
Childrens menu also available. Evans Street
Station, 517.424.5555 or www.evansstreetstation.
com
MAY 12 Bags Away! Cornhole for Teens
3pm. Rain or shine, indoors or out, the
weather will decide. Tecumseh District Library
517.423.2238
MAY 14 Music of Americas Past with the
Dodworth Duo 1:30-2:30pm. Enjoy folk melodies
of the railways and rivers of early America at
Cambrian Assisted Living, Tecumseh District Library
517.423.2238 or charpst@tecumsehlibrary.org
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MAY 15 Classic Car & Bike Show 6-8pm.

Take a ride down memory lane as classic cars
and motorcycles are showcased in Downtown
Tecumseh www.downtowntecumseh.com or
517.424.6555
MAY 17TH Lore & Legends 2pm. $5/person
or $15/family of 3. Standish Dam/Indian Crossing
Trail. 4 mile trail walk. Tecumseh Parks &
Recreation, 517.423.5602 or www.mytecumseh.
org
MAY 17 Machester Blues and Ribs Festival
3-10pm. Carr Park, Cold Beer, Hot BBQ & Cool
Blues. www.manchestermensclub.com
MAY 18 Treasures and Scholars Appraisal
Event 2-5 pm. Bring 2 small treasures for
appraisal (un-official) appraisal for $15. P.E.O.
benefit at What a Find in downtown Tecumseh!
What A Find! 517.423.2959 or whatafindconsign.
com

June
JUNE 4 Book Bingo 1-2pm. Play bingo to win
books and other prizes. Tecumseh District Library
517.423.2238 or charpst@tecumsehlibrary.org
JUNE 5 Manchester Community Business
Expo 3-8pm. Adrian Street - Downtown
Manchester. www.Manchestermi.org
JUNE 6 The Andrew Sisters 8pm. The
ASO's traditional end of the season swing
concert. Pre-Concert Tune-Up Party! Adrian
Symphony Orchestra 517.264.3121 or www.
adriansymphony.org
JUNE 7 Clinton Summerfest & Antique
Tractor Show Something for everyone at
this family friendly festival. Free wagon rides,
band, talent show, crafts. Tate Park, Clinton
517.423.6371
JUNE 7 Manchester Chamber/Community
Resource Golf Outing 8:50am Tee Time. Laura
734.428.7722
JUNE 7 & 8 Free Fishing Weekend! DNR
says: Grab a pole and your family and friends,
and let's go fishing! All fishing license fees will be
waived for two days. All fishing regulations will
still apply.
JUNE 7 & 8 Art in the Park Community
Arts of Tecumseh hosts this juried art show
showcasing regional artists. 804 N. Evans
St., Tecumseh. www.tecumseharts.org or
517.423.0000

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JUNE 17-21 Manchester Community Fair

Alumni Memorial Field, manchesterfair.org

JUNE 19 Mad Hatter Day 5pm. Patio Party. All 7

limited edition Hatter Brews, great food, Crazy Hat
Contest, and fun swag from the brewery! Evans Street
Station, 517.424.5555 or www.evansstreetstation.
com

MAY 27 & 28 TSO Spring String Fling 7pm.

May 27 Sixth and Seventh Grade TSO and May 28
Fifth and Eighth Grade TSO. Tecumseh Center for
the Arts 517.423.6617 or www.theTCA.org

Personal & Business Insurance | Health Insurance | Life Insurance | Bonds | Financial Services

JUNE 16-30 Camping CAN Feed! Donate one bag

of non-perishable items and receive unlimited paddleboating during your stay. Benefits Gods Bread Basket.
Indiancreekcamping.com, 517-423-5659, rdorman@
tecumsehteamquest.com

MAY 20 Historical Society of Clinton 40th

Year Celebration 6pm. Dinner & Program.
Reservations for dinner by May 13 with Mary
Houghton at 517.456.4074. www.clinthis.org

MAY 24 & 25 History Palooza Oh These

Irish Hills! and Friends of Walker Tavern present
a weekend of Antiques, Speakers, Lost Arts,
Memorabilia, Farmers Market, Leh-Nah-Weh
Native American Organization & Walker Tavern,
Brooklyn, www.otih.org

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JUNE 14-22 Oliver! Follow the orphaned Oliver as

he learns how to survive on Londons mean streets
of the 19th century. Croswelll Opera House, Adrian
517.264.SHOW [7469] or www.croswell.org

JUNE 19 Museum Day at Walker Tavern 1-3pm.

Find out what it's like to be a museum curator at
Walker Tavern! Walker Tavern Historic Site, Corner US12 & M-50, Cambridge Junction, 517.467.4401

MAY 24 Meckleys Opening Weekend!

7-10pm. Band: Larry Sumner, Jr. aka Buddy. Light
Farm 2 Fork Seasonal Menu. Meckleys Flavor
Fruit Farm Somerset Center 517.688.3455 or
www.flavorfruitfarm.com

We Know Insurance. You Know Us. Lets Talk.

JUNE 14 Manchester Benefit Concert 3-5pm.

Mark Palms Tribute Classical-Folk, Jazz. www.
culturalartstrings.org

MAY 18 TCA Big Band & Vocalaires 4pm.

The sounds of the big band swing era fill the
Tecumseh Center for the Arts 517.423 6617 or
www.theTCA.org

MAY 21 Book Bingo 1-2pm. Play bingo to win

books and other prizes. Tecumseh District Library
517.423.2238 or charpst@tecumsehlibrary.org

Katie Mattison

JUNE 13-15 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quicken

Loans 400 Michigan International Speedway. US12 x
M50, in the Irish Hills, Brooklyn, MI 1.800.354.1010
or www.mispeedway.com

JUNE 7-8 38th Annual Tecumseh

Promenade Home Tour 11am-5pm. Home
Tours, Historic Brookside Cemetery Tours, Flower
Sale, Antique Bicycles, The Wheelmen, Lost
Arts Demonstrations. 517.423.3740 or www.
tecumsehchamber.org

JUNE 19 Music in the Park 6-8pm. Relax with

your friends and neighbors as you enjoy great
music. Adams Park by City Hall in Tecumseh. www.
downtowntecumseh.com or 517.423.5602
JUNE 19 Classic Car & Bike Show 6-8pm.
Take a ride down memory lane as classic cars and
motorcycles are showcased in Downtown Tecumseh
www.downtowntecumseh.com or 517.424.6555
JUNE 21 Devils Lake Art Festival 10am - 8pm
.An inaugural festival celebrating the arts is being
planned for the first day of summer at Manitou Beach.
JUNE 22 Walker On Wheels 10am-2pm. Classic &
antique cars, trucks, campers and cycles (1963 and
earlier) Prizes! Onsite registration: $10, Gates open
9am, Advance registration: $5 Walker Tavern, corner
US-12 x M-50, in Brooklyn 517.467.4401
JUNE 22 Inaugural Charity Ride Noon 6pm.
Motorcycle Ride, Taco Supper, and 50/50 at Tecumseh
Harley Davidson. Register by June 6 for discount.
Jasmynns Voice, giving voices one iPad at a time
517.264.5468
JUNE 24 Historical Society of Clinton Annual
Picnic 6pm. Smith Kimball Community Center. Bring a
dish to pass and your own dishes. www.clinthis.org
JUNE 25 Tea with Clara 1-3pm. Through film,
enjoy refreshments with Mrs. Henry Ford. Bring your
children & enjoy special programming designed for all
ages! Pre-Registration. Walker Tavern, US-12 & M-50,
Cambridge Junction, 517.467.4401 or 517.241.0731
JUNE 26 Black Box Summer Concert Series
7pm. Come enjoy music with friends inside in a relaxed
atmosphere. 4th Thursday of June, July & August.
Tecumseh Center for the Arts 517.4234.6617 or www.
theTCA.org

Summer
Homefront
Published
June 21
Advertising Deadline May 25
Call Suzanne Hayes 517.423.2174 or
email homefront@tecumsehherald.com
Send us your events happening June
21 - September 22 in 25 words or less. Include
contact information and we will include them free
of charge, space permitting. Send to hollie@
tecumsehherald.com or mail to P.O. Box 218,
Tecumseh MI 49286.

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HISTORY PALOOZA

OTIH! and Friends of Walker Tavern

present a weekend of Antiques,
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SUMMERCAMPS
BY REBECCA PEACH

ART
camp
ommunity Arts of Tecumseh, (CAT), located in the John Smith Park
on N. Evans St. in Tecumseh, offers classes in all aspects of the
arts, from painting to writing to mixed media arts and music.
This summer, CAT will offer 10-day youth art camps and a week-long music
camp.
CATS Youth Art Camp will offer a variety of projects including clay,
metal-working projects, drawing, painting and other mediums.
Art teacher-instructors Dianna Callaghan, Linda Hooker and Andrea
Miller will teach two-week sessions of youth art camp. Morning sessions,
from 9:30 to 11 a.m. will accommodate two age-groups: youth entering
second & third grade, and a separate class for those entering fourth, fifth
and sixth grades. Youth entering grades seven to nine will attend afternoon
art camp sessions from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The two-week art camp sessions will
be held Monday through Friday, July 14-25. June dates to be determined.

CAT music Instructors Mandy Kruse, Joyce Lammers and Lucy

Thompson have a fun filled week planned from July 7 to 11 for
youth ages 7 to 10. CAT Music Camp explores song, dance and
instrument building with focus on different countries and cultures.
The class is a great introduction to the performing
arts or to enhance skills of those with performance
experience. Experience is not necessary for participation in the
camp.
For complete details on the Community Arts of Tecumsehs
summer art camp and music camp check their web site at www.
tecumseharts.org or contact CAT Program Director Linda Knape
at 517.423.0000.

MUSIC
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HORSE
camp
organ Valley Farm will offer horse camp, with five weeklong sessions throughout
the summer. Camps will be held for beginners to experienced riders. Located on
M-50 just east of M-52, Morgan Valley Farm was established in 1995. Summer programs
offer three horse camps to choose from, including a day camp session from 9 a.m. to
3:30 p.m., an extended day camp, from 9 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. and over-night horse camp.
Each session runs five days, Monday through Friday.
Horse camp activities include daily group riding lessons, equine games, crafts,
hayrides and a horse show on the final day of camp. Emphasis is on developing
equine skills, knowledge and riding etiquette.
Campers are paired up with another student based on age or by request. The pair
adopts a horse to care for during camp. Feeding, brushing, and exercising are just a few
activities that campers will do with their horse throughout the week. Horse anatomy, tack,
and horse health are taught each day. Advance program campers learn more intricate
riding skills and techniques as well as experience different riding styles.
Extended and over-night campers enjoy additional activities of evening riding,

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bonfires, hay rides, trail rides, water

play, and more. Over-night session
participants stay in log cabins on the
farm with a small group of campers
and a counselor. Catered meals,
snacks and beverages are provided
for all camp programs.
Horse camps will be held the
weeks of June 16-20, June 23-27,
July 7- 11, July 14-18 and August
4-8. Horse camp sessions sizes are
limited, so register early.
For details on when each horse
camp session is scheduled, stop
by Morgan Valley Farm to pick up a
camp folder, or call 517.423.7858.
Details on horse camp registration is
also listed on their web site at www.
morganvalleyfarm.com.

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investigating and registering
children for summer activity
programs. Camps provide children
a chance to explore and learn
new activities or expand on their
favorite hobby or activity.

THEATER
camp

ecumseh Youth Theatre in conjunction

with Tecumseh Center for the Arts will
offer two one-week sessions of theater
camp, one for middle school students
and one for elementary students. Each
camp is being planned to be an all-day
camp experience, running Monday
through Friday and held at the Tecumseh
Center for the Arts.
TYT theater camps give students the
opportunity to learn about multiple
facets of theatre production, to
develop skills, stage presence and
to perform. Emphasis for the weeklong
session will be on choreography, vocal
work and drama instruction. Theater
camp requires no previous experience.
Dates and times for TYTs theater camp
were being finalized at press time.
Check the TYT web site for details and
camp registration information at www.
tecumsehyouththeatre.com or stop
by the TCA at 400 N. Maumee St. in
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KIWANIS

FLAG PROGRAM
By Kerry Hamilton Smith

Members of the Kiwanis Club of Tecumseh

are hoping a sense of patriotism, interest in
beautifying the community and support of their
organization will lead to participation in the
2104 Kiwanis Flag Program. For $30 per flag,
anyone can have Old Glory placed in his or her
yard, a friend or family members property or at
a place of business (if sign ordinances allow)
five times per year.
Before Memorial Day (May 26), Flag Day
(June 14), Independence Day (July 4), Labor
Day (September 1) and Veterans Day (Nov.
11) a crew of Kiwanians will place the flag(s) in
the areas designated (in accordance with local
ordinances), and then remove them after the
holiday ends.
Prior to Memorial Day, a crew will place a
plastic sleeve approximately one foot deep to

hold the flag. Property owners should mark

irrigation, telephone and cable lines. We
do the rest, said Dr. Calvin Tuttle, project
chairman.
In its inaugural year, the club placed 150
flags throughout the Tecumseh community. The
goal? The entire city! said Tuttle.
The Kiwanis Flag Project is gaining a foothold in local communities. Last year, the Adrian
Kiwanis Club placed nearly 400 flags and the
Jackson club distributed 1000 flags.
This year the Tecumseh club is offering an
incentive. Provide a name for a new participant,
and if the person joins the program, receive $5
off the fee. Proceeds for the flag program go
to the clubs community services fund.
For more information about the flag
program, call Dr. Tuttle at 517-673-5331.

I LOVE THE 80's

BAD
PROM
MAY 3 8-11 PM

Dress in your best 1980s prom wear and

dance the night away at A.J. Smith Recreation
Center. Cash bar, DJ, 5X7 portrait,
corsages, prizes, after prom activities. Over
21 event. Call the Tecumseh Parks and
Recreation Department for more details and
to purchase tickets 517.423.5602.
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Kasey White 517.215.4943

Wendy Warner 517.206.4980

Kim Vallade 517.918.3367

Rauletta Sanchez 517.403.5169

Steve Sack 517.605.2679

Jeff Rising 517.605.1286

Frank Rhames 517.902.4907

Mark Baker 517.206.2121

Rose Randall 517.605.8110

Zack Bock 517.759.2848

Sarah Ramus 517.260.6663

Stephen Dunn 419.349.0535

Marcia Randall 517.206.5237

Patti G 517.442.6036

Jeannette Pfeffer 517.673.0722

Teena Hill 517.403.6456

Joel Posner 419.819.7530

Steve Kampmueller 517.902.6934

Mike Osburn 517.937.9282

Bobbi Kerr 517.403.5868

Jeff Niedermier 517.425.7673

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