Spring Homefront 2018 by Tecumseh Homefront

Life in and around Tecumseh

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SATURDAY • MAY 5 • 7PM

Clinton Baptist Church 11555 Tecumseh-Clinton Hwy | Clinton

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Abbott Accounting................................... 32 Abstract Builder LLC..................................5 Adrian Locksmith and Cyclery.................. 43 Adrian Rea Literacy................................. 38 Adrian Water Conditioning....................... 38 Altmann Handyman................................. 38 Anytime Fitness....................................... 40 Arborcrest Memorial Park....................... 38 August Company..................................... 32 Bader & Sons.......................................... 10 Bailey's Water Care....................................7 Basil Boys............................................... 10 Best Shine Auto Detailing........................ 61 Billy White Roofing.................................. 18 Blackfire Winery...................................... 41 Bootjack Tavern...................................... 37 British Tea Garden.................................. 49 Burdick Kitchen and Bath........................ 62 Calder Dairy............................................ 52 Cambrian Senior Living........................... 27 Carpet on Wheels.................................... 52 Chateau Aeronautique Winery.................. 45 Citizens Gas............................................ 25 Classic Cabinets...................................... 15 Clinton Theater....................................... 38 Community Learning Connections............ 38 Companion Animal Clinic.......................... 32 County National Bank.............................. 61 CR - Fonda Bozeman............................... 54 CR of Adrian........................................... 63 D' Printer................................................ 48 D&P Communications.............................. 18 Dance Steps Studio................................. 54 Desjarlais Aesthetic Center..................... 36 Devils Lake Festival of the Arts............... 37 Devils Lake View Living........................... 37 Doug's Glass........................................... 33 Downtown Printing.................................. 20 Eby Enterprises...................................... 38 Eden Foods............................................. 51 Edward Jones.......................................... 52 Embers Bar & Grill.................................. 46 Evans Street Station..................................7 Experience Tecumseh.............................. 26 F and S Landscaping Inc......................... 34 First Federal Bank.....................................6 Gillin Eye Care ........................................ 40 Golden Acres.......................................... 20 Great Clips.............................................. 18 Great Ideas............................................. 39 Great Lakes Power Wash......................... 56 Great Lakes Woodworking Festival.......... 10 Hacker Jewelers...................................... 32 Handler Funeral Home...............................4 Henry Ford Allegiance............................. 20 Hidden Lake Gardens.............................. 17 Hinesly Orthodontics............................... 55 Home Builders Association...................... 32 Hopscotch.............................................. 61 Howard Hanna...........................................2 IDK Creative Decor.................................. 47 Indian Creek Campground....................... 12

Irish Hills Lake Tour................................ 44 J & J Roof Repair..................................... 49 Jackson Antique Show............................. 61 Jackson Beer and Wine Fest.................... 47 JBar Hobbies........................................... 55 Kapnick Orchards................................... 42 Kehoe Farm Events................................. 38 Kemner Iott............................................. 35 Kent Benham DDS................................... 61 Lenawee Fuels........................................ 20 Lenawee Humane Society........................ 38 Lev's Bakery........................................... 41 Martins Home Center.............................. 33 Marty's Landscaping............................... 29 Meckley's Flavor Fruit Farm.................... 53 Michigan Building Specialties.................. 35 Morgan Valley Farm................................ 46 Muk's Sports Pub................................... 41 Newburg Meadows.................................. 48 Nu Sash.................................................. 38 Old National Bank......................................9 Ollies Group............................................ 41 Paige and Reece Boutique...................... 61 Penn Acres............................................. 12 Promenade Tecumseh............................. 60 Raisin Valley Golf .................................... 47 Regie's Rainbow Adventure..................... 45 Roscoe Flack........................................... 38 Salsaria's................................................ 35 Schmidt & Sons Pharmacy...................... 23 Shadow Brooke....................................... 14

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Turning Sieler's Water Systems............................ 56 St. Elizabeth Sale.................................... 38 Stimpson & Associates............................ 38 Stone Mountain....................................... 47 Suburban Chevrolet................................. 13 Sunderland Insurance............................. 45 Tecumseh Brewery.................................. 11 Tecumseh Camera................................... 26 Tecumseh Center for the Arts.................. 23 Tecumseh Community Pool...................... 44 Tecumseh DDA........................................ 31 Tecumseh District Library........................ 45 Tecumseh Insurance............................... 54 Tecumseh Paddle Co............................... 23 Tecumseh Parks and Recreation............. 35 Tecumseh Plywood.................................. 42 Tecumseh POPS...................................... 27 Tecumseh Veterinary Hospital................. 61 Tecumseh Wood Works...............................6 The Buoy................................................ 37 The Copper Nail...................................... 61 The Croswell........................................... 64 The Dog House....................................... 54 The Faded Rose...................................... 60 The Purple Rose Theatre........................ 20 The Shopkeepers Loft............................. 40 Time Again.............................................. 18 TLC Community Credit Union.................... 25 Todd's Garden........................................ 38 Top Soils of Clinton................................. 39 Tuckey's Big Boy..................................... 54 Twisted Sisters........................................ 37 Union Block Suites.....................................7 Weeden Orthodontics.............................. 20 Wielfaert Farm and Greenhouse.............. 34

HISTORIC RENOVATION ADDITIONS CUSTOM HOMES

DECKS REMODELING INTERIOR DESIGN

Teena & Rob Hill 517-403-6456 Abstract Builders, LLC

Upgrading Historic Interiors

Chic

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• Put in sliding ‘barn doors’ to save room in hallways & add charm • Be creative with floor plans • Remove walls to expand kitchen and dining area • Turn upstairs bedrooms into spacious bathrooms • Use ‘gooseneck’ faucets - usually reserved for kitchens - in the bath. Less back stress, more charm

• Hardwood • Barn Doors • Moldings • Furniture

• Bar Tops • Mantles • Custom Work • Dining Tables

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Paige Reece

Boutique by Jackie Koch

Some things are just better together. The same is true for banking. From preapproval to closing, First Federal Bank is right there with you to make settling into your new home a breeze. After all, that’s what makes us better together.

Call Bill VanTuyle Retail Lender NMLS#482713

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Oberon Release Party Easter Sunday Buffet March 28 • 4-11pm April 1 • 10-4pm Summer Cocktail Mother’s Day Buffet Parties on the Patio May 13 • 10-4pm June - August Anniversary Dinner with TBC 3rd Thursdays May 3 • 6:30pm

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FREE Admission

Tool Giveaways • Free Kids Projects Free Adult Workshops & Demos Fine Furniture & Woodworking Sales Woodworking Artisans • Music & Food

2nd Annual

Sunday, May 6 •12-6pm

Harvesting the wheat For more info see the Tecumseh Historical Museum 302 E. Chicago Blvd. 517-423-2374 historictecumseh.org

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Original tin that held Perry's first cubic inch of wheat

Perry Hayden, Henry Ford II and Henry Ford Sr.

Martha Hayden Woodward THEN & NOW

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Explore craft beer and artisan food from our street-side patio, backyard biergarten or inside our friendly pub. Cheers! - Tim & Kyle

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Great Lakes Woodworking Festival

Sunday

MAY 6 noon-6pm

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First Class Facilities Unique Entertainment Relaxing Getaway without the travel

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On the grounds of the Adrian Center for the Arts 2300 N. Adrian Hwy. Adrian

A LEGACY THAT’S

BUILT TO LAST This marks the 100th year of Chevrolet truck family traditions. The ‘offspring’ from our 1918 Chevy trucks have lived up to the family name with strength, dependability and reliability - not to mention our rugged good looks. The Suburban family of Clinton honors the Chevy truck lovers that have come before and looks forward to being part of the next generation’s journey...because you never know where the road will lead.

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Brian Renaldi Owner/Project Mgr

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By Sara Hilton

"Marriage is love made visible" Perennials • Conifers • Shrubs • Herbs • Veggies • Trees

May 11 • 6-8pm - Members only Plant Sale May 12 • 10am-2pm - Public Plant Sale

Bunny Run 5k - March 24 Easter Eggs-travaganza - March 30-31

PLANTSALE

Spring Flower Bulb Show in Conservatory running thru March 25

Tree and Shrub Pruning - April 7 Magnificent Trees - April 21

Family Bike Day - June 30 Explore the gardens in a new way!

755 Acre Sanctuary • Hike Bike Drive Conservatory • Ponds • Trails • Gift Shop

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Sixty years ago - a new idea sprung up that would create a world of opportunity for our community. One that would deliver the highest quality fuels directly to agricultural businesses and heating customers at the fairest prices.

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Fashion Show with wine & Cheese

Local businesses will strut their latest fashions

April 21

May 1

7pm • $25

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May 3

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Voices of Swing

TCA big band & vocalaires

May 20 • 4pm • $10

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May 5 • 6pm • $40

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• Beer & Wine Available • Tickets available online • Senior, Youth and Military Discounts

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Story by Sara Hilton | Photos by Nanci Heiney

After nearly twenty years of interviewing a great number of individuals, what I know is that the story of one, the story of a single person within a swirl of overreaching stereotypes and assumptions is often vastly different than what we first imagine.

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THE MARKET ON EVANS

BEGINNING MAY 19 n Farmers Market 213 N. Evans (1 block N. of downtown) Sat mornings 9-1. Produce, crafts, antiques and more!

CITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE

Thu-Sat | MAY 10,11,12 n From 9am - Register by April

20th to be included in map. No permit required. Check website for map pick-up locations.

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE Mon | MAY 28

n 10am - Follow the downtown

Memorial Day parade to Brookside Cemetery on N. Union to hear a moving tribute to Veterans.

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CRAFT AND VENDOR SHOW Sat | MARCH 24

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EASTER EGG SCRAMBLE Sat | MARCH 31

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Annual Historic Home Tour PROMENADE TECUMSEH Sat-Sun | JUNE 2-3 n Home Tours, Lost Arts, Advance Tickets $12 Day of Tour $15

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Annual Spring Concert

Afternoon at the Movies Join us on this musical journey...

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Giada’s Salmon Patties 1 lb. salmon – grilled with salt and pepper and chilled 1 egg 1 tablespoon lemon juice plus zest 1 tablespoon capers 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard ½ cup corn Chopped chives or spring onions Red pepper flakes 26 saltine crackers Directions: Shred salmon after cooled with a fork Whisk egg and add salmon, then mix in all ingredients except crackers Crush half of the crackers and add to the mix. Blend well Make the mixture into patties 2-1/2” in diameter and 1” thick Crush the remaining crackers and dredge the patties Refrigerate the patties for one hour Heat a pan (wrought iron works well) with 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil and 3 tablespoons of butter Cook the patties on medium high heat for 3-4 minutes per side until they are golden brown Serves 4

Annette’s Sweet and Spicy Sauce Whisk together: 1 part sugar 2 parts mayonnaise 1 part buttermilk Add cayenne pepper to taste

The Bread Lady Annette Carpenter has always loved to cook and bake, and those who visited the Tecumseh Farmer’s Market between 2008-2010 may have had the opportunity to purchase and enjoy some of Carpenter’s hard-crusted

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bread. She found the no-knead recipe from a book dating to the 1920s and started small. “My kids kept saying, ‘You could sell this,’” she said. She purchased 40 cast iron bread pans, began making the dough on Friday after work as a contracting officer for the Environment Protection Agency in Ann Arbor, and woke up at 2 a.m. on Saturday to start baking. Known as the “Bread Lady” at the market, she’d take her “Brown Bag Bread” when the market opened and two hours later she’d be sold out. Carpenter would then use the money she earned for groceries. Involving her children in both the budgeting and meal planning process, Carpenter saw the endeavor as an educational tool while giving them the ability to eat delicious, wholesome meals. “I enjoy doing it,” Carpenter said of cooking and baking. “It’s relaxing to me and the food is usually better and less expensive than I can buy in a restaurant.”

The Tasting Gift

One of Carpenter’s gifts is the ability to taste something and figure out what ingredients make up the flavor. She came up with a sweet and spicy sauce because her son enjoyed McDonald’s chicken wraps.

“I was trying to convince him not to go to McDonald’s,” she said. After some experimenting, she finally landed on a recipe that mimicked the sauce McDonald’s uses in their chicken wraps. After that, her son stayed home to eat Mom’s chicken wraps. This gift turns into a fun game when out to eat. On a recent trip to Boston, Carpenter and some friends ordered marinated beef tenderloin. They enjoyed it so much they decided they needed to try to replicate the marinade. “It’s the first thing I think of when I go out to eat,” Carpenter said. Upon tasting this marinade, she thought, “Oh, that’s good. I wonder what’s in this. I tried it; it was an epic fail,” she laughed. “They tried it again and failed. Then I did it; I think the secret was Coke.” Her friend from Boston had suggested using the soft drink as an ingredient.

The Salmon

Several years ago, Carpenter was watching Giada De Laurentiis make salmon patties on her well-known cooking show. Because De Laurentiis seldom lists recipes on the show, Carpenter found herself frantically writing down the ingredients and directions while the famed Italianborn American chef demonstrated. For those who turn up their nose to salmon, adding mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, corn, chives and capers taper the strong taste. For those who love it, plenty of the delicious fish flavor shines through. “I love salmon,” Carpenter said. “It’s too expensive to go out for dinner all the time, so I thought, ‘Why not make it at home?’” While De Laurentiis provided the recipe, Carpenter felt there was a need to augment the patties with a sauce that would enhance the flavor and add complexity. She turned to an old standby – the sweet and spicy sauce she had figured out for her son. The sauce proved to be the key and through her gift of tasting ingredients, Carpenter has created a new family favorite. n 29

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hey didn’t intend to be farmers. Yet sometimes there are tiny, hardshelled dreams lying dormant within us, dreams that are awakened by adversity or circumstance. If we are astute and pay attention as those dreams grow, we begin to realize that the tiny seed of an idea had been steering our lives even before we knew it existed. It’s then that we know that the smallest and most micro of things have the ability to change everything. It’s then that we begin to witness the miraculous process of growth.

Kyle and Bree Miller understand the power of small. They own Red Barn Farms, a Tecumseh vegetable micro farm. The power of small cannot be overstated when speaking of Red Barn Farms. Micro farms are defined as farms consisting of five acres or less. The Miller’s farm sits on 1.65 acres of land. Last year they only cultivated and grew on one-tenth of an acre. That one-tenth of an acre produced enough produce to create a sustainable and thriving business. Not bad for a couple who never intended to be farmers. Yet, again, sometimes that hard-shelled dream just needs something to awaken it. For the Millers, it was the economic downturn and an uncertain world that began to shift their perspective on food. “We thought we need to at least know how to feed ourselves,” said Kyle. “We realized how removed we are as a society to growing our food. We’ve lost the knowledge of how to take a seed to production.” ith that simple shift in perspective, the Millers set out to learn how to grow their own food, and in doing so, they discovered a passion. They loved it. In 2016 they moved to Tecumseh after Kyle had done a bit of work in the area. “We loved it here,” said Bree. “We wanted a house in the country in a small town, and Tecumseh was perfect. This is just small town America.” Their new property was badly overgrown with weeds and included a run down home that they dubbed the “Farm Shack.” They immediately began rehabbing both the home and the property, still not intending to be farmers. What they did intend was to find a true home-based business where they could all work together as a family. “I didn’t want a business that let us scrape by,” said Kyle. “I wanted a business that would let us thrive. I didn’t realize right away that you can make a living farming on 1.65 acres. I would have ventured into this a long time ago if I had known there was a strong enough market

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for it and that it was also possible to make a good living doing it.” nce their decision was made, things began growing very quickly. In 2017, the Millers began their first year of selling their produce from one-tenth of an acre. They sold at the Tecumseh Farmer’s Market, but also sold to restaurants like Evans Street Station and Basil Boys. In order to maximize such a small space, they use what is called a 30-inch bed system. This system uses 30-inches of growing space separated by 18-inch pathways. Because their gardens do not need to be set up to accommodate tractors, they are able plant closer together and produce more food on less space. While production on a micro farm is important, the Millers care deeply about process. “It is just sad what has happened to vegetables and food in general in America,” said Kyle. “So much is about production and bottom line and quantity is seen as more important than quality. As a result, the nutritional content of vegetables are measurably deficient as compared to what they were 60 years ago.” hile 30-inch-bed system allows for higher production on a smaller space, the Millers go to great lengths to care for their land. “We ask a lot of our soil,” said Kyle. “That’s why we take such good care it.” The Millers garden on permanent raised beds which require minimal tillage as to not destroy soil structure. They amend their soil with micronutrients, they compost, they rotate crops. They also use organic practices and shun pesticides. Instead, they use insect netting. “The insect netting protects the plants from just about

anything,” said Kyle, “but I think the soil amending helps with insects because insects lean toward the weaker plants. So if the plants are irrigated properly and get all the nutrients they need, they just don’t have as many insect problems.” hese methods not only produce cleaner and more nutritious vegetables; they also produce better tasting vegetables. “Nutrition and health and taste are all important to our family,” said Kyle. “If we are going to grow it that way for our own family, we will grow for everybody that way.” ed Barn Farms has already acquired a loyal customer base — customers who value the care with which the Millers produce their food, not to mention the incomparable taste of vegetables grown in nutrient-rich soil. “I can’t say enough about our Tecumseh customers,” said Kyle. We sell 90-percent of our produce in Tecumseh. Tecumseh makes this possible. The community support allows us to do this. When I started, I had no idea how much our involvement in this community would mean to me, and this community just embraced us back. That has made a deep impact on us.” This community support has allowed the Millers to grow their micro farm for the 2018 season. This year they will be cultivating one-half acre of land. It is another example of how the smallest of things can create large impact. A small decision by an individual consumer to spend small dollars on local small-scale farmers is an integral piece in changing the massive food production machine. These small consumer choices make farming practices like those of Red Barn a viable and sustainable option. owever, beyond the process and production, the farm has allowed the Millers to become witness to the extraordinary miracle of watching a small seed push a fragile sprout through the dark soil. The farm has also shown them how a small and delicate idea can push its way toward the light and become a strong reality. Both processes of growth are stunning and mysterious and in many ways out of our control. Both require faith. “We are Jesus Christ followers,” said Kyle. “We want that to shine through what we do here. I just think when you take this little tiny seed and put it in the dirt and you watch it grow into this plant that produces this fruit that you can take and eat — there is something so spiritual about that. I just feel it in my soul. This is so right for us. It’s hard not to see God being out there in the field, smelling the dirt on my hands. The growth of the plants is all about faith — the faith it takes for the crop to actually come up and produce something, because I just put the seed in the ground. I can’t make it grow.”

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ASHA’s founders Dorothy Davies and Monte Jackson have been saving animals for nearly 30 years. Today, SASHA Farms sits on 65 acres and is the Midwest’s largest farm animal sanctuary. Their most famous resident is Jefferson the cow who escaped in route to slaughter by making a jailbreak from a truck in downtown Detroit. After public outcry to save the heroic escapee, Jefferson was moved to SASHA Farms. “I think this was my goal as a little girl,” said Davies. “Recently, I found this picture I drew in second grade, and it was a drawing about what I want to do when I grow up. I was with all of these animals and it said, ‘I want to take care of animals.’” Every animal at SASHA Farms has a story. Sometimes the stories aren’t so bad — like Norman the friendly donkey (whose head seems to be sporting comb-over hairdo) who worked as a therapeutic animal before getting a little “bitey” and could no longer serve. Yet, many of the animals’ stories are much darker. Many had been discarded and left to die.

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In the fall of 2017 a Livingston County case of animal cruelty made national news when police found five emaciated cows confined within a few small structures. These cows were not only living in knee-high waste, but around the surviving animals were the carcasses of 70 additional cows. Just 20 yards from the starved animals was a barn full of hay. he Livingston County Sheriff’s Department obtained a search and seizure warrant to remove the animals. They asked SASHA Farm Animal Sanctuary to assist in this removal. The SASHA team waded through the nearly three-foot deep pit of feces, urine, and carcasses, to gently assist the animals out of the barn and to a waiting trailer. Upon hearing grunting, the team also found three piglets in another building, confined and starving within a filthy pen. “It makes you mad,” said Davies when asked how seeing such cruelty impacts her on a personal level. “It really angers you. It makes you sad. The farmer was charged with seven counts of animal cruelty, and it was bargained down to misdemeanors. He will probably get probation and a fine. We want this

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story out there so people say, really? That’s all you get for mistreating animals?” People do need to be exposed to these harsh realities of what the industry does,” said Sofia Forsberg, SASHA’s animal care manager. “One of our main goals is to expose that side of the industry. It was a horrible experience, but we have a responsibility to not just save the animals but also to tell about it so that people can learn mroe about the industries and where meat is coming from. That was just a small farm. Most people think of factory farming as the worst ever, but it can happen in your own back yard.” or every cruelty case there are just as many cases of individuals who just don’t realize the cost or responsibility or realities of keeping a farm animal. “The potbelly pig is a big one,” said Davies. “People think it would be so cool to have one, and they say the breeder told them it would always stay little. It never does. They get too big, can’t be in their house, they find out they can’t have it where they live.” Suddenly the pig is without a home. The Sanctuary runs 100% on donations and they rely heavily on volunteers who make sure the animals are fed and watered and live in clean conditions. They also make sure the animals receive affection and social interaction with others of their own species. uring the warmer months, the farm host monthly events in which visitors can experience both the farm and the animals. “It is important that people are here and they see how sweet these animals are,” said Davies. Today, the Livingston County cows live at SASHA Farms. While the cows are still thin and recovering, they now have a warm barn, plenty of food, clean water, and a ten-acre pasture to themselves. The three piglets live with the other pigs. They have become playful and love to nuzzle into and sleep in clean beds of straw. “We waded them out of that muck and we brought them here and fed them and took care of them and then there was talk of about having to give them back,” said Davies. “Sometimes farm animals that are seized like that are sent to slaughter anyway to cover court costs. There was no way I could have let that happen. They are safe now. We have legal possession.” “They will live the rest of their lives here,” added Sofia. “They will never have to have that fear again.”

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t’s hard to believe, but apparently Michigan tastes like the tropics. It is a taste, sometimes described as guava or pineapple, that seemingly can only be grown from Michigan soil. It is a taste that is gaining worldwide attention, and it is a taste that makes great beer. It is the taste of Michigan hops — green papery cones that flower on tall bines. That’s not a typo. Hops do not grow on vines. Hops grow on bines — bines that can reach 25 feet in height and are grown on row upon row of tall trellis systems. Walking through a hop yard is much like passing through tall, green, living hallways, and for Matt McFarland, these tall living hallways have become a pathway to a thriving business.

cFarland and Jason Woods own ChurchKey Hops of Deerfield, a project that started five years ago after McFarland decided on a bit of whim to try what he called, “a little experiment on my wife’s family land.” McFarland and his wife, Julie, had always loved farming. With the Michigan craft beer business booming, and a desire on the part of brewers to make Michigan beer out of Michigan products, McFarland decided to plant two acres of hops. “Nothing crazy,” he said. “We planted just enough to feel out different varieties and test what might grow well in Michigan.” Five years later, that little experiment has grown into a thriving 15-acre hop farm, providing hops to breweries as local as Tecumseh Brewing Company and as far as Playground Brewery in South Korea. “What I love the most,” said McFarland, “is that we are growing a Michigan-based crop that is becoming really well-known around the world. Brewers want and love Michigan hops.” Tim Schmidt, the Co-Founder/Brewer of Tecumseh Brewing Company says, “Working with Matt has been great. As soon as I learned there was a hop farm in Deerfield I was interested in bringing them to TBC. I started using them almost immediately, before we even opened. It being so close to us it seemed like a no-brainer. It’s worked out great, most of the beers we have on tap have some amount of ChurchKey hops in them, even some of our not-so-hop forward beers. We’ve even done a collaboration brew. It’s great to see more beer agriculture happening in our area, I look forward to see how it develops for years to come.” ops are a fast-growing business in Michigan. Between 2015 and 2017, Michigan hop farm acreage increased from just 300 to 810 acres, making Michigan the fourth largest producer of hops in the country. Although we still lag greatly behind Washington’s 38,438 acres, Michigan hops are gaining worldwide attention for both the organization among growers to produce consistent quality, and for the unique taste. “Chinook hops are a very popular hop that are grown all over,” said McFarland. “Chinook that is grown in the Pacific Northwest is typically a little citrusy and piney. Breweries say that Michigan Chinook is different. It’s a very tropical fruit. We hear over and over again just how much brewers love Michigan Chinook. It has flavors of guava and other tropical fruits.” While the Michigan soil might carry the brunt of the workload when it comes to flavor, the workload of growing and producing high-quality hops falls to the farmer. From the installation

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A of the tall trellises to planting to irrigation to pest control, hops can be a difficult crop to both grow and maintain. McFarland, who currently resides in Maryland, relies on his business partner, Jason Woods, and farm manager Rick Schmenk to run the day-today operations of the farm. “I come back and forth a lot, but without Jason and Rick, this wouldn’t be possible.” n mid-September the great hallways of hops are ready to be harvested. The bines are cut and then fed into a stationary vintage wolf picker that McFarland imported from Poland. “It works a lot like a stationary combine,” he said, “using fingers on drums to pick and sort the hops from the bines and leaves.” Yet this is no average combine. The vintage machine with its rolling gears has a distinct steam punk feel, making it a process unlike any other. It is also a harvest with a distinctly unique reward at the end. “Drinking a craft beer over a bin of fresh picked hops takes the aroma to the next level,” said McFarland. nce the hops are separated from the bines, ChurchKey Farms immediately sells some hops in this raw form for use as wet hops in harvest ales such as North Peak Brewing’s Hoodoo Wet Hop IPA. The rest of the fragrant papery cones head for a process of drying and cooling before they are compressed into 150 pound bales. All sorts of wonderful things happen during compression as oils begin to emerge and blend together. The bales are then trucked to Traverse City where they are pelletized and packaged—a process of turning the hops into a fine powder and then compressing them into pellets used in brewing. They then find their way into the world, carrying with them the distinct flavor of Michigan soil, and the distinct innovation of farmers like McFarland, Woods and Schmenk, who through living hallways of tall bines are creating pathways around the world for this new Michigan crop. n

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ou’d be surprised what a chunk of wood can become when you have the right tools, a little knowhow, some determination and a lot of friendly banter. The wood carvers who meet weekly at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church have turned out Christmas ornaments, walking sticks, caricatures, birds, decoys, and many other finely detailed items. Jerry Chatfield, who has been carving since 1989, has made countless items. His larger items include four rocking horses and a carousel. Last year he began work on a full-size eagle, complete with a seven foot wingspan. While he’s shelved the eagle for now, his current project involves roses in which the blossom and leaves fit snugly in a stem that stands upright. Once he’s completed the carving, Chatfield will paint the rose to give it the final touches. Chatfield started carving after he took a class at Michigan State University with his son. Since then he’s carved hundreds of pieces. “I do sell stuff,” he said, “enough to make room so I can make more stuff,” he grinned. He joined the Lenawee Wood Carvers in the early 1990s. At that time they met in houses until they finally found a place to meet at the Clinton United Church of Christ. He credits Jerry Watson and Jim Lofgren with starting the group at Gloria Dei. The most expensive part of wood carving is the variety of tools needed to create a piece. Depending upon the size of the project, there are various sizes of chisels, gougers, veiners, furrowers, and mallets used. A tool sharpener is also important. The wood most often used is basswood because of its fine grain and ability to hold detail. The carvers often use patterns they find in magazines or they come up with their own.

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Bob Seeburger has always had an artistic flair, making his living as a sign maker. Until 2013, he used a lathe to turn wood to make pieces for sale at the Sand Creek Craft show. After seing other carved pieces, he realized that carving might be a better fit. “I thought, ‘You’d be better at that right now.’” He makes decorative rolling pins, Christmas ornaments and other small pieces that he can make in a couple hours and sell at the show, which, he made sure to plug, is the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Seeburger also makes intricate carvings in pumpkins, sweet potatoes and squash. The caricatures can be dried, preserved in vinegar, or eaten. For 45 years Lynn Southward has worked with wood. The semiretired cabinet maker enjoys making birds; he cuts intricate feathers into their wings and bodies. He displayed several of his pieces at the Annual Woodcarvers’ Show at Sauder Village in October. “I enjoy doing it,” Southward said. “It forces me to get away from my shop.” Bill Salters, like Chatfield, has been carving for many years. He likes to introduce the craft to younger

people. He has a walking stick with various stages of a carving to show how the process works and how easily it can be done. Rick Conley has been carving for two and a half years. What he likes about carving is that it enables him to use his creativity. “It’s something I can do while sitting in a chair,” he said, a requirement since he is disabled. He said most of his creations are given to family and friends. Randy Maynard, the newest addition to the group, has been carving for about a year. He’s made several pieces using thick cottonwood bark that comes from Wisconsin, Minnesota and the Dakotas. He incorporates the rough edges of the bark into his designs for a more rustic look. “I’m very limited on talent, but it provides a little outlet,” he said. There are two local wood carving gatherings held weekly, Chatfield said. Carvers meet Mondays at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church from 1 to 3 p.m. On Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m., the carvers meet at Clinton United Church of Christ. There is no charge and anyone interested is invited to attend. “If you can follow a pencil line with a knife, you can carve,” Salters said. “And if you can’t

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Catherine Cobb Safe House 517.265.5352 Catherine Cobb Domestic Violence Shelter 517.265.6776 Region 2 Area Agency on Aging Ombudsman 866.485.9393

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nnette Schilz has been interested in nutrition for most of her life, gathering information on various foods, practices and products that can help with a variety of ailments, so it was a natural fit to open her own store offering alternatives to the community. DNA Sales 2100, the shop she runs with the support of her husband, Don, first opened in 2015 on South Occidental Highway just outside of Tecumseh. She moved the store to the new location at 406 N. Pearl St., Tecumseh, in October 2017 and has seen more customers as a result. “Everybody who discovers us tends to say, ‘Oh my gosh, we’re so glad you’re here,’” she said. Annette said she was motivated to open a store because she couldn’t find products for herself. “Basically it was the frustration of having to drive to Ann Arbor or Toledo every time we wanted something organic or natural, and I just felt like I couldn’t be the only one in this whole area that was having that issue,” she said. With over 80 varieties of organic teas, spices, herbs, essential oils, Bach flower remedies, gemstones, sprouting seeds, gluten free and paleo products, supplements such as wheatgrass powder and nutritional powders, crystals, jewelry, body care and facial care products, home products, salt lamps, teapots, kombucha and more, she describes the store as “metaphysical meets Whole Foods.” According to Annette, “Our goal is to provide an assortment of modalities. That way people have more choices on what works for them.”

In addition to selling a variety of health-focused items, classes are held periodically at the store, including instruction on how to sprout seeds and make nut milks, as well as moon gathering groups during the new moon. Annette originally hails from Erie, Penn., and has lived all over, she said, while Don was born in Stockbridge, Mich., and grew up in Dexter. The couple came to Tecumseh in 1996 and have been involved in various businesses since, including a stint as owners of the Pines Banquet Hall. Annette has a glass etching business that she has continued in addition to the holistic store. She is dedicated to continuing her education on healthy practices by researching topics and attending expositions hosted by distributors. Being located in a smaller city provides more opportunity for one-onone interactions with customers, said Annette. “When I have something where I have the opportunity to get to know the customers a little more, when you have to spend more time with them, that’s what’s really fantastic for me. It’s just learning about them, and seeing improvement, and just sharing. That whole synergy is just really fantastic.” Most important to Annette is helping others, as the store’s motto is “Your Wellbeing is our Reason for Being.” “I think the greatest part of it is just helping people, allowing people to find solutions for themselves to make their lives better,” she said. “I learn a lot from them, they learn from me, it’s just this great reciprocal sort of synergy. It’s fun chatting with them. I’ve developed quite a few friendships from the customers.”

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usic has a way of bringing people together, of soothing the soul, and of allowing expressions of beauty and emotion. Tecumseh resident Dave Lane facilitates all of these aspects at his shop, Tecumseh Music, by both instructing others in the fine art of making music and by offering musical instruments for sale. A native of Clinton, Dave has been a musician since his youth, beginning when he first picked up a mandolin. “My dad played, he was kind of like my teacher, and he started me out on that when I was about nine,” he said. “I think he saw potential and he started me on my first song. I still remember it, it was Hank Williams’ ‘Jambalaya.’” After a few years of progressive improvement on the mandolin, Dave told his father that there was a sixth grade talent show he wanted to compete in. His father taught him how to play his second instrument, the guitar, for his talent show performance. Now he can play and teach five instruments, including the guitar, banjo, mandolin, dobro and ukulele, and dabbles in one more area. “I know enough to get myself in trouble on the violin,” he said. He started Tecumseh Music when he retired from the Gus Harrison Correctional Facility in Adrian eight years ago after a career that included 11 years in the mental health field at Ypsilanti State Hospital and 20 years in corrections. Previously located in the Tecumseh Plaza for the first six years of business, he has been at his current location for about two years.

The most popular instrument with many of Dave’s students is the guitar. Those learning an instrument usually take instruction from him once each week for anywhere from six months to a year, although he has a few students that have been with him since the first day he opened. “They just like coming in and playing and talking,” he said. He teaches all ages, with students currently ranging from seven years old to age 90. Up until about two years ago, Lane played in four different local bands, and is considering taking up that hobby again. He owns “Let’s just say probably in the neighborhood of 20,” guitars, he said. What does he like about the business? “Just the people. I just get to meet all different kinds of people. Some of them have turned into lasting friendships,” he said. His shop has developed not just friendships for him, but for many of those who have learned from him. “Let me tell you about that. This is one thing I’m really proud of,” said Dave, describing what has become a regular gathering of musical enjoyment between some of his older students. “We have what you call jam sessions. I’ll get them together here or my place, anywhere up to eight or 10, even more, and we all just sit around and just play. It’s fun to watch them because it almost looks like I don’t exist anymore.” He said it has been rewarding to see them continue playing music together as friends. n Individual lessons $20/half hour of once-weekly instruction Tue, Th & Fri 11-6pm, Sat 11-3pm For info, call 517-423-0733 tecumsehmusicstore.wixsite.com

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What are common misconceptions of strength in society today? Some of the misconceptions of a strong man in today’s society is that if you yell, scream, lie and belittle people you are considered strong. What advice would you give to the 10-year-old version of you on how to be strong? Always give your best in all you do. Don’t be afraid or ashamed to fail. Never cry if you fall, only if you didn’t give 100 percent while trying. What kind of strong men does the world need today? The world needs someone who stands up for the rights of all. Does what they say and means what they do. One who gives back to help in the betterment of everyone. Who or what inspires you to be strong and why? My family, especially my wife, inspires me to be strong. I want them to be proud of me as a person of honor, integrity and love.

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What did your dad teach you about being a strong man? My dad taught about the importance of having a strong work ethic. He was a great role model. What did your mom teach you about being a strong man? Mom taught me compassion and acceptance to all, and to give to the less fortunate. What is your advice on how to raise a strong boy? Be the example. Be a strong role model. Walk the walk and talk the talk. Practice what you preach.

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BLISSFIELD Blissfield Antique Mall

103 W. Adrian St., Blissfield (Corner of US 223 & Lane) • (517) 486-2236 T-Sat 10-5 / Sun 12-5 www.blissfieldantiquemall.com Three floors of treasures with over 100 dealers. Offering a large selection of depression glass, primitives, furniture and more!

Blissful Living

122 S. Lane St., Blissfield • (517) 486-3222 M-F 11-6 / Sat 10-6 • www.blissfullivingstyle.com Find your bliss in everyday treasures for home and office. Blending old and new to bring dreams to life! Inspirational displays/Interior design!

rusted roost marketplace antiques and salvage

102 W. Adrian St., Blissfield • (734) 352-1975 Open 7 days • candyrothfuss@yahoo.com Find Blissfield’s newest shop in the old Blissfield Hotel (at the NE corner of 223 and Lane). Antiques, industrial, farmhouse, vintage & more! Featuring “Vintage Barn Market”

BRITTON pa•ti•na (monthly market)

126 E. Chicago Blvd., Britton • (734) 265-0414 Th 3-7 / F 11-7 / Sat 10-5 / Sun 11-5 Held the weekend of the 3rd Saturday - Monthly Check web or call for dates • patinamonthlymarket.com

An eclectic mix of old and new. Handcrafted and refurbished furniture, flea market finds, home decor, jewelry and more.

ring in spring with Tecumseh Antique Appeal. Recently named “Best of Lenawee Antique Store” it’s a title that owner Juli Jones has worked hard to earn. “We are very proud of achieving this within the first year of owning the business,” she said. Jones has worked hard over the past year to offer customers a store with a huge selection of ever-changing merchandise. “Not only are we full right now, but our venders come in daily to restock and rearrange. You can come back every day and its never the same store.”

Brooklyn Closet overload

146 N. Main St., Brooklyn • (517) 592-8686 M-F 10-5 / Sat 10-4 • closetoverload.net Why pay the difference if you can’t tell the difference? We have the best selection of gently used fashion clothing & accessories - we pay cash or consign! We can also ship!

Four French Hens

124 N. Main St., Brooklyn • (517) 592-2233 W-Sat 10ish-5 • fourfrenchhens@frontier.com An ever-changing, eclectic blend of vintage, new and pre-loved - furniture, fashion, jewelry, home decor, chalk country paint and more!

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In addition to being committed to providing a full and diverse store, Tecumseh Antique Appeal also takes special care to highlight different seasons and holidays. This spring, the store will be full of Easter décor and spring decorations to welcome in the new season. Her selection of vintage jewelry makes one-of-a-kind statements for spring weddings, proms and Easter gatherings. “People often come in to find items for specialty-themed weddings,” said Jones. Whatever appeals to your antique tastebuds, chances 517-424-2152 are you’ll find it at Tecumseh’s 101 E. Chicago Blvd. Antique Appeal. Mon-Sat 10-5:30

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Adrian Awesome Finds

123 W. Maumee St., Adrian • (517) 920-4433 M-F 11-5 / Sat 10-3 awesomefinds@comcast.net Unique quality home & garden decor. Antiques, primitives, architectural salvage, cottage country whites, furniture, vintage, jewelry, gifts and more!

Helping hands thrift store

795 Division St., Adrian - Just south of Beecher (517) 266-7002 • M-F 9-5 / Sat 10-4 helpinghandsthriftstore.org Quality resale of donated vintage items, furniture, appliances, medical beds, home decor and much more! We are a christian non-profit, raising funds for life changing missions. Pick-ups available.

146 1/2 N. Main St., Brooklyn • (517) 938-8147 Th-Sat 10-6 • Extended Dec. Hours idkcreativedecor.com • idkcreativedecor@yahoo.com Candy for your eyes. We specialize in artistic recreations, vintage finds, industrial quirk, unique jewelry, custom farm tables and more! Never the same place twice!

Memory Lane Antiques

12939 M-50, Brooklyn • (517) 592-4218 Open Daily 10-6 • memlane@frontiernet.net Best selection of antique furniture around! Pottery, glassware, tools, military, advertising, toys, bottles, jewelry and much more! Affordable prices. Since 1996.

salvaged decor

124 S. Main St., Brooklyn • (517) 938-8550 W-Sat 10-6 / Sun 10-4 salvaged-decor.com • salvageddecor@gmail.com Offering re-purposed furniture, home decor, gifts, DIY chalk/clay paints, milk paint, painting classes and so much more!

Brooklyn continued The Faded Rose, LLC

132 N. Main St., Brooklyn • (734) 915-4239 F-Sat 10-5 / Sun 12-5 Facebook search: The Faded Rose Brooklyn Mi LLC It feels like walking into a French Barn! Antiques, vintage and timeworn treasures inspired by french farmhouse living.

chelsea chelsea antiques

407 N. Main St., Chelsea • (734) 475-7131 W-Sat 10-5 / Sun 11-4 chelseaantiques.net • chelseaantiques@att.net Quaint shop on the north end of town - near Jiffy Mix, will inspire those passionate about vintage home and unique antiques. Buying gold, silver and coins. Facebook: Chelsea Antiques Store

Moran’s consignment 104 E. Middle St., Chelsea • (734) 433-9730 M-Sat 10-7 / Sun 12-5 moransconsignment.com Specializing in women’s clothing, shoes, jewelry and accessories (lots of designer and name brand labels) as well as home decor. We’re true believers in resale!

cLinton US 12 Vintage Market

2751 W. Michigan Ave., Clinton (517) 701-1005 • T-Sun 10-5 Over 8,000 sq ft showroom - refurbished vintage furniture, unique antiques, hand crafted goods, man cave items, military, home decor and inspiration. Monthly vintage markets.

Dundee Antiques, Collectibles and upcycled treasures

129 Riley St., Dundee • (310) 740-6256 M-Sat 10-6 / Sun 11-5:45 Below Swan Creek Candle Outlet. Over 15 unique vendors now featuring all-natural Cielo Soaps, handcrafted in Dundee. Check out the upstairs loft too!

CK Antiques & Restoration

141 Riley St., Dundee • (734) 747-1318 T-Sat 11-6 / Sun 11-4 ckantiquesandrestoration.com / facebook/ckantiques An eclectic array of antiques and vintage items. Housed in fabulous Downtown Dundee. We offer restoration of antique wood furniture and craft workshops. Check Facebook for current hours/specials.

Dundee Antiques and Art

108 Park Place, Dundee (734) 823-5889 • Open Daily 8-6 or later www.facebook.com/gallerydundee High quality antiques, re-purposed antiques and art from local artists. Located next to and accessed from inside Cool Beanz Coffee - downtown Dundee.

re vive consignment boutique 169 Riley St., Dundee • (734) 430-9488 T-F 10-6 / Sat 10-7 / Sun 12-5 / Closed M reviveconsignment.net • Upscale women’s consignment boutique & “Michigan-made” gift shop, name brand clothing, shoes, purses, belts & jewelry. Beautiful clean, inviting shop. Consignor’s welcome new gifts arriving weekly.

grass lake The Copper Nail

111 E. Michigan Ave., Grass Lake (517) 522-8514 • T-Sat 10-5 • coppernail.org Community resale shop filled with one-ofa-kind treasures - antiques, furniture, home accessories, jewelry, toys and tools. Accepting quality donations. Second floor is now open!

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Antique mercantile, inc.

409 Hupp St., Jackson • (517) 748-7921 T-Sat 10-6 / Sun 12-5 • theantiquemercantile.com jennifer@theantiquemercantile.com Not your grandmas antique mall! 15,000 sqft, 70 dealers of antiques, primitives, industrial, farmhouse, steampunk, vintage & mantiques. Truly something for everyone.

TECUMSEH Antiques & Vintage on the boulevard

138 E. Chicago Blvd., Tecumseh (517) 301-4747 • M-Sat 10-6 / Sun 12-5 antiqueboulevard@yahoo.com Antique and vintage multi-dealer mall including farmhouse, mid-century modern, industrial, vintage, shabby chic, advertising.

Jackson Antique Mall, inc.

201 N. Jackson St., Jackson (517) 784-3333 • M-Sat 10-5:45 / Sun 12-4:45 www.timothybos.com • tim@timothybos.com Celebrating 30 years in downtown. 4 floors - one of the largest quality collectible and antique malls around! Layaways and dealer space available.

D S Auction service & Antiques

5315 S. Occidental Hwy.,Tecumseh • (517) 424-7653 auctionzip.com • Auctioneer #4023 dsauctions@live.com • Have a seat in our comfortable air conditioned building for weekly auction fun everyone welcome! Buying or selling one item to full estates.

MANCHESTER River raisin antiques & MERCANTILE 138 E. Main St., Manchester (734) 649-2993 • W-Th 10:30-6 / F-Sat 11:30-6 / Sun 12-4 www.riverraisinantiques.com • Manchester’s hometown antiques and gift shop. We carry antiques, local art, home decor, Melissa and Doug toys, and gifts for everyone.

Manitou Beach Twisted Sisters

161 Walnut St., Manitou Beach • (517) 252-5410 Open Daily starting in May Discover great repurposed treasures and decor for your cottage and home. ou’ll find this delightful shop in the heart of Manitou Beach. Visit us today!

Hacker Jewelers

110 E. Chicago Blvd.,Tecumseh • (517) 423-6370 T-F 10-5:30 / Sat 9-2 • Extended holiday hours hackerjewelers.com • hackerjewelers@frontier.com

Ever-changing collection of estate and antique jewelry. We buy good used & vintage jewelry and watches. Check prices on website.

Hitching Post Antiques Mall

1322 E. Monroe Rd.,Tecumseh (on M50 at M52) (517) 423-8277 • Open Daily 10-5:30 www.hitchingpostantiques.com 8,000 sq ft of quality antiques plus Furniture Barn! Wide variety including; furniture, victorian items, oil lamps, military, dolls, toys, advertising items, jewelry, banks, books and political items.

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MILAN NORTHERN CHICKS

32 E. Main St., Milan • (734) 508-6350 T-W 12-6 / Th-Sat 12-7 Vintage farmhouse - home furnishings and gifts, antiques, handcrafted and made in Michigan products and artisan market goods.

Onsted / Rome center

100 E Logan St., Tecumseh • (517) 424-2013 M-F 10-6 / Sat 10-5 New and gently used clothing for entire family. All brands to choose from up to designer wear. Vintage and antique furniture still fill our back room. Helpful staff, price points for everyone, ‘Best of Lenawee”!

tecumseh antique appeal

101 E. Chicago Blvd., Tecumseh • (517) 424-2152 M-Sat 10-5:30 • Open Sun through Christmas 3,000 sq ft storefront of antiques, primitives, vintage collectibles, jewelry and coins. Corner of N. Evans & the Blvd.

THIS ‘N THAT

109 N. Main St., Onsted • P.O. Box 78 (906) 430-0071 W 12-6 / Th, F, Sat 10-6 / Sun 10-2 This new shop offers retail sales of consigned Michigan artists, artisans, gently used home furnishings & new/ used books. New Melissa & Doug toys.

Simply Found Creations

9991 Stoddard Rd., Adrian • (517) 467-5736 Corner of Onsted Hwy and Stoddard Rd. (Rome Center) Jan.-Feb.: Fri & Sat 10-6 / March-Dec. Tu-Sat 10-6 simplyfoundcreations@gmail.com • Unique designs for upcycled finds for home and garden. Antiques, vintage, tools, jewelry, lamps. ReThunk Junk Furniture Paint NO sanding, no priming, no waxing!

Saline The News Arts & Antiques

106 W. Michigan Ave., Saline • (734) 316-7900 W-Sat • thenewsantiques.com The News offers vintage and antique pieces, hand crafted artisan goods, and original fine art by local artists.

tecumseh coins

116 S. Evans St., Tecumseh (517) 423-7972 • M-F 10-5 / Sat 10-2 teccoins@tc3net.com • tecumsehcoins.com Dealing in old and collectible coins along with a full line of supplies. Free appraisals. Coins - where art and history merge.

Tecumseh Trade Center

9129 Tecumseh-Clinton Hwy., Tecumseh (734) 216-6010 • May-Oct: Sat & Sun 10-6 www.tecumsehtradecenter.com Old fashioned indoor/outdoor flea market. 50,000 sq ft of antique cars, arts & crafts, antiques, BBQ - consignment booths.

the bead box & vintage cottage antiques

139 E Chicago Blvd., Tecumseh (517) 301-4040 • M, Th, Sat 10-6 / Fr 10-8 / Sun 12-5 thebeadboxstudio.com • thebeadboxmi@yahoo.com In addition to vintage and collectibles, we offer bead supplies, metal-smithing, artisan & estate jewelry and classes! Artisan felted and knitted hats, mittens and scarves. Stay upstairs in our inn!

MARCH

March 22-25 • Spring Flower Bulb Show 10-11:30am Hidden Lake Gardens, M50, Tipton hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu or 517-421-2060 March 22-25 • Shrek The Musical Presented by Tecumseh Youth Theatre at TCA, 400 N. Maumee St. thetca.org or 517-423-6617 March 23-31 • Stellaluna and Other Tales 6:30pm Fri; 11am Sat; 2:30pm Sun The Croswell, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian office@croswell.org or 517-264-7469 March 24 • Craft & Vendor Show 9am-2pm AJ Smith Center, 810 N. Evans, Tecumseh mytecumseh.org or 517-423-2107 March 24 • Bunny Run 5k Hidden Lake Gardens, 6214 Monroe Rd., Tipton hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu or 517-421-2060 Mar 26 • Make Your Own Map Pencil Holder 7-8:30pm Tecumseh District Library www.tecumsehlibrary.org or 517-423-2238 March 29-May 26 • Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Elusive Ear Purple Rose Theatre PurpleRoseTheatre.org or 734-433-7673 March 30 & 31 • Easter Eggs-travaganza 10-11:30am Hidden Lake Gardens, 6214 Monroe Rd., Tipton hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu or 517-421-2060 March 31 • Easter Egg Scramble 11am Cal Zorn Park (ages 3-10) mytecumseh.org or 517-423-2107 March 31-April 1 • Cherry Creek Winery 15th Anniversary Event Cherry Creek Winery, 11500 Silver Lake Hwy., Brooklyn cherrycreekwine.com or 517-592-4663

APRIL

April 7-8 • 34th Annual Home & Better Living Show Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 11am-5pm, Adrian High School, 785 Riverside, Adrian lenaweehba@gmail.com or 517-264-2545 April 7 • Disco Night with Tatiana Owens 7:30pm The Croswell, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian office@croswell.org 517-264-7469 April 10 • The Highlands of Scotland – Sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Tecumseh 7:30pm Tecumseh Center for the Arts, 400 N. Maumee St. thetca.org 517-423-6617 April 10 • Advanced Genealogy: Elusive Ancestors 6-8:30pm Tecumseh District Library, 215 N. Ottawa St. charpst@tecumsehlibrary.org or 517-423-2238 April 14 • “Come Together” Dance 7:30pm Tecumseh Center for the Arts, 400 N. Maumee St. thetca.org 517-423-6617 April 17 • An Evening with Shelley Shepard Gray 7-8pm Tecumseh United Methodist Church, 605 Bishop Reed Dr. charpst@tecumsehlibrary.org or 517-423-2238 April 19 • Downtown Divas 5-9pm Downtown Tecumseh - Wear your Derby hat or Fascinator! downtowntecumseh.com or 517-424-6003 April 19 • Earth Day Celebration 7-8pm Hidden Lake Gardens, 6214 Monroe Rd., Tipton charpst@tecumsehlibrary.org or 517-423-2238 April 19 • Talk with Cassie Okenka 7pm The Croswell, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian office@croswell.org or 517-264-7469 April 21 • Mike Super — Magic & Illusion 7:30pm Tecumseh Center for the Arts, 400 N. Maumee St. thetca.org or 517-423-6617 April 21 • Mom-2-Mom Sale 9am-1pm St. Elizabeth Catholic Church Parish Center, 506 N. Union St., Tecumseh 517-281-1051 April 21 • Poker Hike: Benefit the Michigan Nature Association Indian Creek Campground, 9415 Tangent Hwy., Tecumseh Indiancreekcamping.com or 517-423-5659 April 21-22 • Adrian Rea Literacy Center Tutor Workshop 1257 E. Siena Heights Dr., Adrian adrianrealiteracy.org or 517-264-7320 60

April 21-22 • Blissfield Model Railroad Open House 11am-4pm Blissfield Model Railroad Club, 109 E. Adrian St., Blissfield www.bmrr.org or @BlissfieldMRC or 517-486-0404 April 28 • Arbor Day Celebration 10am-2pm Hidden Lake Gardens, M50, Tipton hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu or 517-421-2060 April 28 • Ben Daniels Band 7:30pm The Croswell, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian office@croswell.org or 517-264-7469

MAY

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May 1 • Migratory Warblers and Other Local Birds 7-8:30pm Tecumseh District Library, 215 N. Ottawa St. charpst@tecumsehlibrary.org or 517-423-2238 May 1 • Spring Bird Walk with Juliet Berger 9am-noon Hidden Lake Gardens, M50, Tipton hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu or 517-421-2060 May 1 • Fashion Show with Wine & Cheese 7pm Tecumseh Center for the Arts, 400 N. Maumee St. thetca.org or 517-423-6617 May 3 • Junk to Funk! 7pm Tecumseh Center for the Arts, 400 N. Maumee St. thetca.org or 517-423-6617 May 4 • CLC 1st Annual Putt Putt Golf Tournament 7pm Stone Mountain Putt Putt Golf, 3171 W. Russell, Tecumseh communitylearningconnections.org or 517-423-7574 May 4 • Art Walk 6-9pm Downtown Tecumseh downtowntecumseh.com or 517-424-6003 May 5 • 20th Annual “They will not be Forgotten” Memorial Service Sponsored by Handler Funeral Home 7pm Clinton Baptist Church, 11555 Tecumseh-Clinton Hwy., Clinton

handlerfuneralhomes.com or 517-423-2525 May 5 • Kentucky Derby 6pm Tecumseh Center for the Arts, 400 N. Maumee St. thetca.org or 517-423-6617 May 6 • 2nd Annual Great Lakes Woodworking Festival 12-6pm 2300 N. Adrian Hwy., Adrian Greatlakeswoodworkingfestival.com May 6 • Tecumseh Pops “Afternoon at the Movies” 4pm Tecumseh Center for the Arts, 400 N. Maumee St. thetca.org or tecumsehops.org or 517-423-6617 May 10-12 • City-Wide Garage Sale 9am, Tecumseh area mytecumseh.org or 517-423-2107 May 11-13 • West Side Story in Concert Fri 6pm, Sat 8pm, Sun 2:30pm The Croswell, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian office@croswell.org or 517-264-7469 May 17 • Classic Car & Bike Show 6-8pm Downtown Tecumseh downtowntecumseh.com or 517-424-6003 May 18-20 • Farmers Antique Tractor & Engine Association Annual Show 7600 Forester Road, Adrian • AdrianFatea.org May 18-19 • Jackson Antique Show & Flea Market 10am-5pm Jackson Fairgrounds, 200 W. Ganson St. 517-524-8899 May 19 • Jackson “Cruise in” 9am-3pm Jackson Fairgrounds, 200 W. Ganson St. 517-524-8899 May 19 • Market on Evans 9am-1pm every Saturday, 213 N. Evans, Tecumseh mytecumseh.org or 517- 423-2107 May 20 • TCA Big Band & VocalAires presents “Voices of Swing” 4pm Tecumseh Center for the Arts, 400 N. Maumee St. thetca.org or 517-423-6617 May 20 • Annual Spring Social Fundraiser 12noon-4pm Sasha Farm, 17901 Mahrie Rd., Manchester sashafarm.org or 734-428-9617 May 27 • 38th Annual Memorial Day Celebration 2pm Across from V.A. Hospital, Ann Arbor - Official Military Protocol. Sponsored by Arborcrest Memorial Park arborcrestmemorialpark.com or 734-761-4572 May 28 • West Side Story 7:30pm The Croswell, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian office@croswell.org or 517-264-7469

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JUNE

June-Aug. • Summer Cocktail Parties on the Patio Third Thursdays, Evans Street Station, 110 S. Evans St., Tecumseh evansstreetstation.com or 517-424-5555 June 1 • Camping CAN Feed!: Annual summer food drive to benefit God’s Bread Basket. Indian Creek Camp, 9415 Tangent Hwy., Tecumseh Indiancreekcamping.com or 517-423-5659 June 2 • Art, Beer and Wine Festival 1-7pm Ella Sharp Museum, 3225 Fourth St., Jackson ABW2018.eventbrite.com or 517-787-2320 June 2-3 • Promenade Tecumseh Home Tour Visiting Historical Homes in the Tecumseh Area promenadetecumseh@gmail.com or 517-423-3740 June 2 • Clinton Summerfest and Antique Tractor Show 9am-4pm Tate Park, 475 W. Michigan Ave., Clinton villageofclinton.org or (517) 456-7494 June 5 • Tecumseh and His Campaign to Create A National-State for Native Americans 7-8pm Tecumseh District Library, 215 N. Ottawa St. charpst@tecumsehlibrary.org or (517) 423-2238 June 8 • Movies in the Park Dusk at Adams Park downtowntecumseh.com or 517-424-6003 June 8-10 • MIS Race Series Michigan International Speedway, Brooklyn mispeedway.com or 888.905.7223 June 12 • An Evening with The Canning Diva Diane Devereaux 7-8pm Tecumseh District Library, 215 N. Ottawa St. charpst@tecumsehlibrary.org or 517-423-2238 June 14-Sept 1 • Willow Run The Purple Rose Theatre PurpleRoseTheatre.org or 734-433-7673 June 15-July 1 • Mamma Mia! 8pm and 2:30pm The Croswell, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian office@croswell.org or 517-264-7469 June 16 • Devils Lake Festival of the Arts Village of Manitou Beach Devilslakefestivalofthearts.com June 16 • Camping CAN Feed!: Annual food drive to benefit God’s Bread Basket. Indian Creek Campground, 9415 Tangent Hwy., Tecumseh Indiancreekcamping.com or 517-423-5659 June 16 • Betty Brooks 10th Annual Alzheimer’s Golf Benefit Hantz Golf Club sponsored by Embers Bar 517-423-2601 June 21 • Music in the Park 6-8pm Adams Park downtowntecumseh.com or 517-424-6003 June 21 • Classic Car & Bike Show 6-8pm Downtown Tecumseh downtowntecumseh.com or 517-424-6003 June 23 • TCA Summer Series – Michigan Music Tecumseh Center for the Arts, 400 N. Maumee St. thetca.org 517-423-6617 June 23 • Irish Hills Lake and Home Tour 10am-7pm Irish Hills Area events@brooklynmi.com or 517-592-8907

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hen long-time Tecumseh coffee shop, The Daily Grind, closed in the summer of 2017, Josh Roth, the proprietor of Way of Life complimentary healing, had an idea to fill the caffeinated beverage gap in the downtown area. Working in cooperation with Rochelle Bird, the owner of the British Tea Pantry, he developed a solution and a new business. Now renovations are complete for Musgrove & Company, the new coffee shop in the front portion of the restaurant at 112 E. Chicago Blvd. Roth renovated the space with new floors, tables, chairs and equipment, including a handmade cedar coffee bar made by Walt Harvey of Tecumseh Wood Works from a tree that fell in the Clinton area. “Walt did an amazing job,” he said. Tecumseh native Alicia Williams was hired as the general manager and the coffee shop will have six to eight employees total, said Roth. “Right now we have five of the Daily Grind employees, and there will be a few

other additions, as well,” he said. Williams has prior barista experience. “I worked for a while at a Dunkin’ Donuts and then I was excited to graduate into a Starbucks Corporation in Chicago,” she said. “I worked there for about a year and then my husband got a job back in my hometown, so we moved back here. I’m excited to have this opportunity.” The walls of the newly-updated space are adorned with photos of Roth’s trip to Costa Rica to visit the coffee farm that will supply beans for the new venture. Lockers from the former Tecumseh Products facility are put to use as a storage area, and new tables provide seating for 20. A “first date” area has old doors providing a more private space. Menu items include drip coffee; cafe con leche; Americano; an espresso drink with equal parts milk; the macchiato, which is an upside-down latte; cappuccino; vanilla and regular lattes; a tea provided by the British Tea Garden, and artisanal baked goods. There will also be a seasonal drink, that will change on a regular basis. n The coffee shop is open seven days a week from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. For more information, follow Musgrove & Company on Facebook. “It is very exciting, I tell you. I’m just ready to start brewing and serving up some coffee,” said Roth.

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