2019 Spring Homefront

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Spring 2019

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"This is the turning point. The shift. The axis tilting. The solstice..." - J.A. Lyon

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TRANSFORMATION...........................................................5 VIOLIN RESTORATION.....................................................6 HIDDEN LAKE GARDENS........................................ 1 2 HEART AND SOUL.............................................................1 4 A&B APIARY................................................................................1 7 AGING WITH DIGNITY............................................. 2 0 RETREE TECUMSEH..........................................................2 2 SWEET SIDE OF TECUMSEH...............................2 4 HELEN'S GARDEN............................................................ 2 7 COOKS - LASTING LEGACY..............................2 9 STUBNITZ.......................................................................................3 2 TASTE OF TITANIC............................................................3 4 FEEDING FAMILIES..........................................................3 8 CRACKING THE STORY............................................ 4 3 TIMBERCRAFT........................................................................ 4 6 DOGGY DAY CARE....................................................... 4 8 HUMANE SOCIETY CAMP...................................5 1 US-12 VINTAGE MARKET.........................................5 2 ANTIQUE GUIDE.................................................................5 2 Happenings..........................................................................5 4 MARKETPLACE...................................................................... 5 6 PROMEDICA FARMS....................................................5 7 REA LITERACY CENTER...............................................5 8

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It’s a lot about the poo.

Yes, there are gentle sheep grazing on green pasture, there are colorful chickens nipping at the grass, and nesting boxes full of beautiful fresh eggs. Yet the reality of those sheep and chickens and those idyllic scenes is that we are constantly reconciling piles of poo.

Poo removal is one of the most important things we do, as living in filth would lead to the sickness and death of our animals. So we need to shovel poo from the chicken coop. We need to rake poo from the sheep pen. We pile poo. Then we must move poo, which is never easy. Piles of poo are tremendously heavy, much heavier than one might expect.

While I might not say this when I’m in the middle of shoveling chicken poo out of the coop on a hot summer day, poo is actually miraculous. Somehow when I move this smelly byproduct of life away from the barn and onto my gardens or into my compost pile, it turns into nutrient gold. It’s just hard when I’m in the middle of all that poo to actually remember to appreciate it beyond its repulsive face value.

Living here on our tiny Macon farm we are often witness to how nature mirrors the realities of life.

In that way, standing in manure and reconciling the farm’s poo is a

reminder that great transformation, even of the most repulsive, is always possible. And, because nature is brutally honest, reconciling the poo is also a blunt reminder that the process of transformation is rarely clean nor is it easy. Regret and grief and sorrow are just so heavy and messy and tremendously hard to move. The only way to reconcile such things is to step into it and to do the hard work of shoveling out the places where standing waste will cause sickness.

There is nothing idyllic or serenely beautiful in these moments. It’s just hard, smelly work that must be done again and again and again — hard, smelly work done on nothing more than a sliver of faith that it doesn’t have to stay the way it is.

This spring I will walk out to my garden where months before I trudged and lugged those heavy piles of manure away from my barn.

And there, in my absence, miracles will have happened. In some mysterious process, the smell and the repulsive waste will be gone. In its place will be dark, nutrient soil from which green life cracks and pushes through — a non-mythical phoenix arising from the ashes, a confirmation of that sliver of faith it took to muck out the waste. There, in place of the most vile, green new life will gently offer proof that yes… yes… transformation is indeed always possible. n

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I have enough,” he says. “I love what I do. I don’t need more. I’m happy.” It’s a startling thing to hear — I have enough — it is a phrase so rarely spoken. Most conversations involve shiny new plans, the bigger and better, the where we are going from here, because if you aren’t on your way somewhere then you are nowhere. Yet this man says, “I have enough.”

This is Jeffrey Holmes — former violinmaker, current violin restorer, appraiser, and consultant. In 2018 Holmes moved his studio from Ann Arbor to downtown Tecumseh. It is here, in his Tecumseh studio, that he tells me that he loves what he does, he loves coming to work, and he hopes to work as long as his hands don’t shake. Given the caliber of violins that are entrusted to his care, he excels at what he does. Yet even then, he says his goal isn’t to be the most active in his field nor does he strive to be like everyone else. I question why, and this is when he smiles and simply says, “I’m happy... I have enough.”

As we sit in his studio, we are surrounded by fiddles waiting for care, fiddles from places like Houston, Detroit, and Cleveland. That afternoon, a viola built in the year c.1580 is set to arrive for repair. “I like old stuff,” he says when I ask why he moved from violinmaking to restoration. “It has a completely different feel. These instruments have gone through so many hands, and sometimes I’m able to trace the history and see who owned it. You realize the wood actually feels different when it is older. When they are new you can see the light come through the top. As they hit 100-120 years old, they almost go opaque.

Something is happening with the wood. It is changing.”

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This is a change that cannot simply be attributed to age. Holmes explains that the change is much more complex and mysterious. “In Italy,” he says, “when they were at the top of their craft, they had systems for aging their wood. So there could be a lot of things that are causing the wood to have that different feel.” As Holmes speaks, it becomes evident that nothing can replicate the origins and time that are swirled into older violins. New can never quite mimic such a long, unique journey.

Holmes discovered the violin at the age of eight. By the age of 10 he was attending the Northwestern Prep Department, learning college-level theory.

He played in orchestras and recitals. In high school he fell in love with jazz and asked the jazz band director if he could play his violin with the jazz band. The director told him that they didn’t have violins in jazz.

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Undeterred, Holmes took the train to play in jazz clubs in Chicago. He was 16, not old enough to patronize the clubs, but old enough to play. “I had a case so they let me in,” he smiles.

“They had open nights, and once they got to know me they’d invite me. I was the kid. Most people who are good at something are just waiting to share it.” He went on to study at the Chicago School of Violinmaking. He also studied sculpture, accounting, business, and computers. He moved to Colorado for a while and joined a rock band that played at the ski resorts. In the 80’s he took a job with Shar Instruments in Ann Arbor where he worked for 17 years, his last eight as vice president. His time at Shar gave him the opportunity to travel the world. Then in 2003, he left Shar and opened his own Ann Arbor studio. His path has been eclectic and unusual. He simply did what he liked, a journey of both origins and time that led him to do what he loved to do. He didn’t need to be like everyone else. What he loved was enough.

I ask if age improves the sound of a violin. He explains there is debate about this, because it all comes down to what an individual deems as important.

“A lot of the new makers are trying to be innovative and increase things like volume,” he says. “But I figure if loud is the reason you are playing a violin you

You realize the wood actually feels different when it is older. When they are new you can see the light come through the top. As they hit 100-120 years old, they almost go opaque."

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should be playing a trumpet. Yes, it has to be loud enough, it is a concert instrument.

But I’m listening to the timbre, the color. I tend to like the old instruments.”

Timbre (pronounced tam-bur), in very simple terms, is what makes instruments sound different from one another. A piano and a trumpet and a violin can all play the same pitches at the same volume, yet they will all sound different. Two violins might play identical pieces, yet there is a difference in their sounds. Those differences are timbre. Sometimes this is referred to as tone color. Timbre or tone color is vastly important to music, as different timbre can evoke different emotions and responses from the listener.

As Holmes describes some of the old violins that he has restored, I notice that his stories have a certain timbre of their own, a certain emotion tied to the mystery of the changing wood, the history of the hands that have played the instrument, and the music it has made.

Even the cracks and brokenness of these older instruments do not deem them worthless. Rather, the journey of the instrument is so valuable that old violins are tenderly hand-delivered to Holmes for restoration and repair. They are worth saving.

While the idea of conservation of an instrument is to restore it to a state to which it can be used for the purpose it was intended, Holmes explains that there is one important rule one follows when doing restorations. “The restorer must try not to remove any original material. This can be a challenge,” he says.

“Sometimes the damage is substantial, and I am putting slivers back together again.” Yet the rule to keep it original must be followed because the process of restoration is not about making something new or trying to remove all evidence of age — doing so would destroy something fundamentally essential and would not honor the instrument, the history, the hands through which it has passed, the music it has made, or the music yet to come. Restoration, it seems, is about understanding that the instrument itself, even while it is not being played, has its own timbre, it’s own unique color that is like nothing else.

As we speak, it seems that the violins in Holmes’ care aren’t there to be turned into something new. They simply need the opportunity to continue to be what they are. Because that is restoration — that is enough. n

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There’s an age-old axiom that claims every cloud has a silver lining. There was one very large dark cloud that enveloped Hidden Lake Gardens (HLG) when the polar vortex swept through the Midwest in late January. Lush plants in the conservatory suffered damage and many died when propane gas pressure to the boilers significantly decreased, causing temperatures in the greenhouses to dip into the 20s.

The good news is that there is a silver lining. In fact, there are several.

Long-needed repairs will be easier now that some of the larger plants have been removed. HLG Managing Director Paul Pfeifer said staff and contractors will also be making aesthetic changes and building new displays. There’s more good news.

Regional greenhouses and nurseries have flocked to the aid of HLG, offering plants to help repopulate the conservatory with mature plants in time for school field trips and the annual plant sale on Saturday, May 11 from 10am to 2pm. HLG members can attend the preview on Friday, May 10 from 6 to 8pm.

The sale, which is HLG’s biggest fundraiser of the year, will feature annuals, perennials, herbs and vegetables, trees and shrubs, conifers, hostas, ferns and daylilies. Volunteers are

needed to help set up, sell plants, offer advice and break down afterward. “Most of them are master gardeners,” Pfeifer said of the volunteers who are there to answer questions. “We wouldn’t have the plant sale we have if it weren’t for the volunteers.”

Pfeifer hopes the conservatory will be open in time for the plant sale and, because there have been so many requests, a fundraiser will be in place.

“We’ve received an outpouring of sympathy and support,” he said.

Most of the plant damage occurred in the tropical dome and temperate house, while the arid dome plants fared relatively well in comparison. Some of the plants thought to be lost are showing signs of growth and will be pruned to encourage new growth. Others that would take years to bring back to where they were may be replaced. “We’re still kind of playing the game,” Pfeifer said, explaining that while some plants are showing signs of new growth, others are just now displaying stress from the cold.

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At the academy, the day opens with warm welcomes and a song that makes everyone feel at ease and included. Every month the activities in the classroom change.

The students create art, listen to stories, sing songs, and do fine motor activities related to that month’s work. In addition, head teacher Valorie Veld, models for the students lessons in grace and courtesy and provides monthly “heart” work. Veld feels that modeling empathy, mindfulness, kindness, and consideration for others is just as important as encouraging the development of academic skills they will need when they hit elementary school.

As a veteran teacher, Veld brings the best of every school at which she has taught. With her husband being a military man, she has seen and worked in a number

of places. When Sieler approached her about combining their skills and building a preschool program they would have wanted for their own children, she took a leap of faith. Six months later they opened with just seven children enrolled, but they didn’t care. They knew what they were doing was the right thing for them and for the many children they have guided over the last four years.

While the academy focuses on preschool and kindergarten-aged children by offering a three-day morning preschool/kindergarten program, the Music Together programs offered by Sieler are open to children and their caregivers from birth to age six. The Heart and Soul Creative Arts Academy also offers open studio sensory play times led

by Veld once a month for children aged 18 months to seven years of age. For the 6 to 10-year-old age group they offer ART 610, a three-week session of drawing and painting classes and summer camps.

In the future, both Sieler and Veld are hoping to develop programs to fill in the offerings for the 6 to 10-year-old gap and to add an afternoon preschool/ kindergarten session. n

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The children attending the academy also have the advantage of learning upward of 75 diverse songs and chants, building not only their vocabulary, but encouraging creative movement and recognition of sound patterns. “Learning music supports all learning,” says Sieler, and she sees proof of that every day.

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Tecumseh District Library hosts a free, 30-minute program presented by Sieler and Veld, featuring short solo selections by musicians from the Adrian Symphony Orchestra.

Mary Beth Reasoner, the children’s librarian loves the program for its family-oriented activities, and for the wonderful way the musicians interact with the children. “They really love their instruments,” Reasoner says, “And you can tell they also enjoy demonstrating how their instrument works. How it can make happy sounds and sad sounds. The musicians also get together to orchestrate the story we will be reading, which really makes it come alive.” The Music Moves Me program is part of the library’s objective to offer quality early literacy opportunities for the youngest library patrons and their families, and is made possible by generous private donations and library programming budgets. The programs offered by Sieler and Veld, in cooperation with the library, are ideal ways to meet those early literacy goals.

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As winter approaches, they kill off those who don’t serve a necessary purpose. These are bees. Within these complex societies, liquid gold is made, sweet honey that not only delights our taste buds, but also embodies vast medicinal qualities.

This liquid gold, and the intricate societies from which it is made, has become a thriving business for Tecumseh-based A & B Apiary. Not only has this bee business, which keeps around 50 hives on 35 acres, created a flavorful line of honey, they also offer pollination services to local orchards and bee sales to other beekeepers. “We pride ourselves on knowing what is going on in our hives,” said Jessica Alcock who owns A & B Apiary with her husband Craig. “We keep daily notes and use a flag system to indicate what is going on in our hives, as well as a system to track our queens.” Jessica keeps a family tree of each queen and monitors how well each queen does. “I want to breed the best queens possible for new beekeepers,” she said.

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For the Alcocks, a commitment to excellence means not only understanding the intricacies of keeping healthy hives, but it also means taking measures to ensure that the beneficial properties of honey are not destroyed during processing. Raw honey is known to be a source of antioxidants, it has antibacterial and antifungal qualities, it is believed to boost immunity and ease seasonal allergies. Yet these benefits can be destroyed in commercial processing. “Filtering honey is a pain,” said Craig.

“It gets cold and sticky. So big manufacturers have big machines that push the honey through filters. When you push it through a filter like that, it causes friction and the honey heats up.

That heat means that all the good stuff gets cooked out of the honey.”

The Alcocks use a spinning machine that uses centrifugal force to pull their honey out of the frames. They do filter their honey twice to remove chunks if wax, but their filtering process does not create heat. “Other than removing it from the frames and filtering it, our honey,” explained Jessica, “is truly raw.”

One downfall that consumers sometimes find with raw honey is that it crystalizes. Consumers are often drawn to the always smooth massproduced processed honey. However,

Jessica explained that this perceived downfall of crystallization is actually a marker that the honey is real. “The FDA says you can have a certain percentage of corn syrup within the honey so it doesn’t crystalize,” she said. “We never do that. So if our honey gets cold, it is going to crystalize. That’s just a natural process of honey. There is a level of misconception that has developed around this. Sure it is convenient to have honey that never crystalizes, but we should question why. The reason why honey doesn’t crystalize is that it’s not real honey.” She went on to explain that crystalized honey hasn’t gone bad. If honey crystalizes, she suggests heating a cup of water in the microwave for four minutes and then placing the honey container in the hot water bath.

This simple step will de-crystalize the honey. “Just don’t put the honey in the microwave,” she warns, “because remember, that kind of heat will kill all the great qualities of the honey.”

One of those great qualities includes allergy relief. Many of their customers swear by A & B honey as a means to ease their seasonal allergies. “If people live within a 50-mile radius of us and are allergic to ragweed or goldenrod or springtime flowering trees, a small amount of that pollen travels in our honey along with the nectar that is made from each individual flower. So what is believed is that if you eat a teaspoon of local, raw honey everyday you are getting a small amount of what you are allergic to. Your body creates antibodies at such a low pace you don’t really feel the effects, but over time it builds and people swear they experience allergy relief.”

The key, however, to this relief is local honey. To experience relief, an allergy sufferer should search for honey from bees within a 50-mile radius of their home to ensure that the honey is made from the allergy-sufferers actual environment. However, even if you purchase your honey from a local

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While it takes extra care and preparation to keep bees throughout a Michigan winter, local is important to the Alcocks and they never migrate their bees.

The A & B Honey line is creative and growing. They offer everything from plain honey to pumpkin spice to cinnamon. Their newest habanero honey is currently used on the menu at Twelve Restaurant in Clinton. “The habanero is really sweet then heat,” said Jessica. “It’s more of a savory honey. It’s great on BBQ pork loin or chicken wings,” she said. “I think bacon strips dipped in it would be amazing.”

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Their first goal was to have the city cut down the dying trees on North Evans, which was completed this past December. The group is now raising money to purchase trees to replace the North Evans trees. When that section is complete, they plan to plant trees around all the city entrances, and then hope to concentrate on planting street trees within Tecumseh.

The group would also like to reestablish Tecumseh’s tree nursery that was at one time located at Brookside Cemetery. When a city tree came down, the city replaced it with a nursery tree. Not only was this tree nursery convenient, it also made monetary sense.

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The group has worked with the City of Tecumseh to establish a tree fund so that all donations will go through the city. “Anyone who has lived here for a while remembers how beautiful that North Evans entrance used to be,” said Hinkleman. “Our hope is to bring that beauty and all the benefits of trees back to Tecumseh.” n chinkleman@comcast.net 517.423.5602 Facebook: ReTreeTecumseh retreetecumseh.org

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A stroll down Chicago Boulevard in downtown Tecumseh teases the olfactory sense with sweet delights thanks to a trio of bakeries on the Boulevard and Evans Street.

From breads to cookies to doughnuts to croissants to cupcakes to desserts, every bakery addiction can be satisfied.

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Lev’s Bakery came first. Since 1965, the traditional bakery’s doughnuts, cookies, pies, and breads have tempted the taste buds of people who live in and around Tecumseh. First run by Lev and Velma DeJonghe, the bakery is now under the care of their son, Roger, although Velma and Lev are often found behind the counter or in the back of the bakery.

The family comes in to work in the wee hours of the morning to prepare all the favorite items of their bakery customers. Pre-orders of specialty items, like the German pretzels or holiday treats, are a good idea for those who don’t want to find themselves in front of an empty case.

Lev’s doughnuts are award-winning — including being voted best area doughnut

by Ann Arbor News readers in a 2014 MLive contest. These doughnuts often inspire cravings for former residents of Tecumseh who make Lev’s a first stop when they are back in town for a visit or maybe even beg visiting family and friends to bring a box of doughnuts to them.

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Tecumseh Bread and Pastry, located around the corner from Lev's on Evans Street, was started by Arlo and Alisyn Brandl in 2016. Known for melt-inthe-mouth croissants and a variety of breads as well as delicate pastries, the Brandls have carved out a following of loyal customers, happy the couple now have their own storefront in downtown Tecumseh.

The focus of Tecumseh Bread and Pastry is on fresh local ingredients used for all their bakery delights. The Brandls follow the farm to table model — bakery style — milling their own flour and creating delectable sourdough breads with a self-created starter that doesn’t rely on commercial yeast.

“My wife and I are proud to be supporting our local economy through our grain suppliers in Saline and Eaton Rapids, our wonderful egg supplier in Britton and our local dairy through the MMPA,” Arlo said.

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Sweet Leilani’s Desserts is the new kid on the bakery block, now operating in the old train depot on Chicago Boulevard. Owner Sheila Vish offers a variety of tempting desserts, including decorated cookies, specialty cupcakes, parfaits and cheesecakes.

Formerly located in Saline, Vish's new kitchen within the depot, allows her to create even more scrumptious treats.

As the spring breezes get warmer, people can enjoy their Sweet Leilani treats on depot’s porch. The ability to offer outdoor seating was one of the big draws for Vish. For her husband and helper, the depot itself was the treat for the train aficionado.

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HELEN's garden After waiting 50 years, Helen Squires of Macon knew exactly what she wanted — a serene, relaxing, outdoor space. She and her husband David had Smith’s Nursery and Landscaping design and plant her dream garden.

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fickle and delicate and can be her biggest triumph or her most disappointing failure. Many of the gardeners who inspired Helen grew roses; from her earliest memory of being in the garden with her grandmother

at four years old, to the childhood friend whose mother grew them alongside her peonies and irises, to weeding her own ‘Ma’s’ rose garden, the beauty and fragrance of the flower made an impact on her.

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been developed and Helen has found most success with ‘Knock Out Roses’ a shrub type plant which has

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by the change in temperature (a welcome addition to any Michigan garden). More importantly, the Knock

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growing season without the need for constant deadheading of old blooms.

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have a blue flower, it’s important to add Sulphur to the soil to increase the acidity. (But first check that the

other flowers and plants in the vicinity also enjoy higher acidic soil). Without the Sulphur, most hydrangeas in our area will grow pink due to the high alkaline content of local soil.

Helen’s children share her love of gardening, she

believes, in part due to the 4-H pigs they used to raise.

As piglets they would join Helen and the children in

the flower garden and loved to snack on the weeds that had been pulled. After they were fed, the piglets

would follow the family anywhere. Encouraged to have the piglets follow them, the children frequently

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is a wonderful experience for children, as long as it is something they enjoy. To get them started, she suggests growing strawberries or tomatoes, something they can savor once they’ve put in the time and hard work.

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By Kerry Hamilton Smith

When passing through Tecumseh, it is easy to be enchanted by the yesteryear charm and beauty. There is so much to love about this city — the boulevard and green spaces filled with seasonal flowers, the stately Victorian homes, the opportunities to enjoy performances at Tecumseh Center for the Arts, the offerings at Evans Street Station and Tecumseh Brewing Company, or even the convenience of medical services. Over the past 66 years, few people have had a more positive impact on Tecumseh than Dr. Carlton and Lynn Cook.

ith the sudden passing of “Doc” on February 20, many people have been reflecting on the legacy the Cooks have left behind. While Lynn died in November 2012, she will long be remembered for helping to start Promenade Tecumseh, her contributions to the Little Garden Club, keeping the triangle at the corner of Brown and Evans filled will flowers, urging people to restore historic homes, and for her always-encouraging positive attitude. Doc will be remembered by many as the guy who brought them into the world or who tended to their medical needs throughout their lives. He will be remembered as the booming baritone in the barbershop quartet or the actor in Tecumseh Player performances. He will be remembered as the man who offered his time to both city council and various volunteer boards, including Hospice of Lenawee and ProMedica, among many others. The community will continue to enjoy their efforts for years to come.

Doc and Lynn, both from White Pigeon, knew each other in their hometown, but didn’t start dating until they were attending Michigan State University. Doc went on to medical school at the University of Michigan. The two were married in 1950 and came to Tecumseh in the summer of 1951 after seeing an advertisement for an extern (doctor’s helper) at Herrick Hospital.

Until then, they had never heard of Tecumseh. They lived in a 26-foot trailer at Paul’s (Maves) Trailer Court that summer. Doc was on call 24/7, but there was no phone in the trailer, so Paul rigged a buzzer from his house to the trailer.

When the buzzer rang, Doc knew Paul had received a call from the hospital and he made his way there. Doc completed his schooling and then began a practice in Howell. In 1953, he had the opportunity to come back to Tecumseh. Doc and Lynn lived in a little home on Union Street.

Eventually, with four kids, they outgrew their small home and built a new one on Brown Street where they raised six children — Patricia, Catherine, Jennifer, April, William and Margaret.

Until Doc and his brother-in-law Dr. Bill Adams, a long-time Tecumseh dentist, built offices next to the hospital, Doc’s office was located above Gambles (now Martin’s Home Center).

Doc’s bedside manner is renowned to this day, using humor to put patients at ease. He’d tell children while looking in their ears, “I can see the picture hanging on the other wall,” or “Yep, A Lasting Legacy Continued....

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A Lasting Legacy Continued....

“She enjoyed giving everybody their happily ever after.”

1994 Lynn received Lenawee County Association of Realtors ‘Golden Rule Award’ 2014 Bench in front of Carnegie Library dedicated to Lynn’s efforts toward historical preservation

1989 First to receive Musgrove Evans Award

you’re definitely Irish; all I can see are potatoes in there.” Doc stopped going into the office every day in the early ‘90s, and put his stethoscope away for good in 2002.

Doc had many interests outside of medicine and when Lynn wasn’t busy with the kids, she was busy with the Tecumseh Historical Society. “She was crazy about history,” daughter Margaret said. Lynn helped start Tecumseh Promenade the Past, now known as Promenade Tecumseh, where historical homes are showcased on an annual tour. Proceeds helped the Tecumseh Historical Society restore the old stone church on Chicago Boulevard, which serves as the Tecumseh Historical Museum. For years she also served on Tecumseh’s Planning Commission.

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When Lynn discovered the city was going to pour concrete in the triangle at the corner of Brown and Evans streets, she volunteered to plant flowers and tend the area.

She enlisted the help of her children for many years in the endeavor, until she got the Little Garden Club to make it one of their projects. Considering the fact that she had begun classes to earn her master’s degree in landscape architecture after receiving a degree in home economics, this was right up her alley. “She had a million balls in the air at the same time,” April said of her mother.

Later, Lynn took courses and became a realtor. “She fell in love with every family,” Margaret said. “She enjoyed giving everybody their happily ever after.” Margaret said her mother always encouraged home buyers to restore their homes to their original glory. “She made it look interesting and fulfilling and developed a lot of good relationships from it,” said April, who followed in her mother’s footsteps as a realtor. “I have, too.

She was a really happy person all her life.

It was in her nature to be a giver. She saw the good in everybody.”

While they enjoyed different activities, they always supported one another. April used their honeymoon photo

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as an example. “They’re both looking in different directions,” she said. “They stayed out of each other’s way, yet their values were aligned. That was one of their keys to happiness.” When they needed help from one another, both were there.

“Even though she had six kids at home, he’d tell her, ‘I’m in a play,’” Margaret said.

“Soon she’d be on the sewing machine making costumes.” Likewise, Lynn used her husband’s singing talents for her pet projects. “She’d have him propped up at Promenade on every corner,” Margaret laughed. “If they saw a need they would try to fill it,” April said. "They set a good example for everyone.” Because they knew a successful community needed thriving shops and restaurants in it, they helped Schmidt’s Pharmacy, Evans Street Station and Tecumseh Brewing Company get on their feet.

While they each had their own separate projects, they did many things together, including taking painting lessons from famed artist Russell Steinke who lived across the street, cruising a 32-foot boat down the Mississippi River, and flying. “When he wanted to get his pilot’s license, she said, ‘not without me,’” Margaret laughed. “I’m just so glad they found each other. There was a lid for every pot.”

In 1989, the Tecumseh Area Chamber of Commerce created the Musgrove Evans Award, named for one of Tecumseh’s founders and given to people whose efforts have contributed to the

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“Keep a smile on your face and a song in your heart.”

quality of life in the community and made Tecumseh a better place in which to live.

The Cooks were the first recipients.

In 2002, Lynn suffered a stroke which hampered her activities, but they continued to travel. She still supported the plans of the changing community. “She used to say, ‘If the town isn’t changing and growing, it’s dying,’” Margaret said.

When Lynn died in 2012, Doc continued to keep busy with Kiwanis; in the choir at the First Presbyterian Church of Tecumseh, where he was also an elder; and on the board of directors at both ProMedica Health System and Hospice of Lenawee. He read voraciously, and was still taking piano lessons at 92 years old.

“He wanted to learn as much as he could about everything,” April said. “He wanted to keep working on himself.”

While the Cooks will be missed greatly in the Tecumseh community, they will be long-remembered, if not for their many contributions then by a simple phrase Doc always used to tell his family: “Keep a smile on your face and a song in your heart.” n

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There is an important connecting point within the woods of Heritage Park off M-52, a connecting point for students and the environment. The Stubnitz Environmental Center is a part of the Lenawee Intermediate School District and offers field experiences for Lenawee County students.

Designed in accordance with the Michigan Science Standards, the center’s programs use a variety of inquiry activities, simulations, and hands-on experiences with the natural environment for grades pre-K through 12.

“We provide environmental experiences,” said Linda Knape who serves as the Stubnitz STEM Coordinator. It is a matter of getting children out of the classroom and into nature. It is amazing how many children come here, and they are afraid because they don’t know how to be out in the woods,” she said. “Yet after spending time here, kids will tell us that this was the best day ever.”

Kerry Nieman, who serves as the Stubnitz Environmental Education Program Coordinator, has also witnessed changes in children through the programming. “I have kids who say they’ve never been in a forest before, and they are timid and will admit they are afraid. As we go through our hike we talk about all the beautiful things, and by the end of the trail hike, they have warmed up to nature.”

The programming, which is both age-specific and standards-based, covers such topics as life cycles of animals and plants, adaptations and zoology, water cycles, wetlands, and biodiversity. The high school programming explores such things as urbanization of the water cycle, and issues such as run off. This past season, Stubnitz was able to obtain grant money that allowed students to learn via a tracker placed on a turtle.

All Stubnitz programming is Michigan specific so that students are able to make a direct connection with the environment in which they live.

“Learning about Michigan connects students to their own backyard,” said Nieman. “This connection means students are more likely to protect their environment when issues come up. I always tell the students that they are the next generation to vote. They need to be informed about what is happening because they are the next generation to make changes or

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Stubnitz Environmental Center is always looking for volunteers to help with programming. “There are two simple requirements for volunteers,” said Knape. “You need to love the outdoors and you need to love children.”

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to protect our environment. If we can make those connections with nature early, they will continue for a lifetime.”

When students arrive for a Stubnitz field trip, they first spend time exploring the day’s topic through various stations. After these stations, they break for lunch. If it is a nice day, students are able to dine on the outdoor deck that overlooks the woods. After lunch they head out in small groups for hikes and it is there, in the forest, that the student experience aspects of science that cannot be obtained from a textbook.

“For a multitude of reasons, students are not getting outdoor experiences,” said Nieman. “This is great for connecting kids back to nature.”

While this connection to nature is a key learning point to the science curriculum, it is also a key experience for life. “There is a basic human need to connect with nature,” said Knape.

Even as adults we don’t give it the time we should. When students come here, we get to see the light bulbs that go off and the smiles on those faces. When students come here,” she said, “they come alive.” n Kerry Nieman and Linda Knape

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and casinos,” explained Newell. “On the Titanic, the entertainment was eating. It was dressing up three times a day and going on the promenade and walking around and showing off your wealth.”

Like the Titanic, the food is a key entertainment element of the Greenleaf event. Newell is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu and studied culinary arts in both France and Italy. She models her eleven-course meal (the same that was served on that fateful night) after the original recipes from the White Star Line. “The dinner is prepared by three chefs and takes about seventeen hours from start to finish,” she said.

It takes about four to five hours to eat the 11-course meal. The courses are decadent, with such things as poached salmon with mousseline sauce, cucumbers and fresh dill (an Edwardian favorite) or raspberry and rose petal sorbet with fresh mint. “The spiced peaches in chartreuse jelly is a very interesting item,” said Newell. “Chartreuse comes from France, and they’ve been making it since about 1604. It was made by French Carthusian monks and is made with 130 herbs and plants. Gelatin was made by extracting collagen from bones. It was very labor-intensive and thus very expensive. To have that chartreuse jelly was an honor because of the work that went into making it.”

When it comes time for the sweet beverage and cigar course, Newell does veer slightly away from the original menu by serving chocolate cigars.

“On the Titanic, the men would go to the smoking room and smoke the cigars in their smoking jackets and the women would sit around and drink their tea,” she explained. “But now we are liberated so everybody gets a cigar.”

During the evening Captain Smith updates the guests on their voyage. There is a violinist playing in the background which makes the setting elegant and relaxed. However, as the guests near their last courses, Newell has a helper who goes underneath the veranda and hits it with a rubber mallet as

the evening of April 14, 1912, the most elite Titanic passengers attended a private dinner party in Captain Smith’s honor. This private dinner party proved to be their final meal aboard the ill-fated ship.

On April 13 of this year, The Greenleaf Mansion Bed and Breakfast in Onsted will hold their fourth annual Titanic Dinner that recreates this last extravagant feast.

Around 24 people will attend this private historical event that seeks to bring to life a piece of history. “Those who attended Captain Smith’s dinner party were very wealthy. These were people like the Astors or Guggenheims,” said Diane Newell, Greenleaf’s innkeeper and chef. Before the event every guest is given an identity of someone who had attended Captain Smith’s dinner party. They are also told the identities of others who will be attending so that they can research and study in advance. Throughout the evening, the guests converse as their character.

The guests also arrive in costume. “The guests dress up in the Edwardian time period,” said Newell.

“Men come in tailcoats or tuxedos. Women are in their big hats or their headbands and feathers. People really enjoy it and really get into the acting part.”

When the guests arrive at Greenleaf, a purser is waiting in costume to hand each individual their boarding pass and ticket, which Newell has replicated to look like the actual Titanic tickets and boarding passes. After they enter, they are invited to meet Captain Smith, who is played by Croswell Opera House actor Mark Hyre, at his bon voyage party.

After a time of mingling, they are escorted to the veranda for dinner. “When you look at the cruise boats today they have rock climbing walls, ziplining,

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“At that point Captain Smith goes out to go to the bridge to see what the noise is about. He comes back in and tells the guests, ‘It looks like we hit an iceberg, but I don’t think there is any problem at this point. No need for concern. Enjoy the rest of your dinner.’ They didn’t really think it was really anything to worry about,” Newell said. “The Titanic was supposed to be unsinkable.” At the end of the evening, Croswell actress, Margaret Hyre who plays the role of the unsinkable Molly Brown, sings “My Heart Will Go On” after which there is a moment of silence to honor those who passed away on that terrible April night. n

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In September 2018, a group of Tecumseh residents joined the fight against hunger in Lenawee County by bringing the Fresh Food Initiative (FFI) to Tecumseh. The program, sponsored by the Food Bank of South Central Michigan, provides fresh food every Saturday afternoon throughout Lenawee County.

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This past winter, staff from the Tecumseh Herald and Homefront Magazine joined area business owners and community members to conduct various career workshops at Tecumseh’s EAST STEAM Center. Our goal as journalists was to introduce students to investigative reporting.

I began our time together by explaining two words: lead and source.

Leads, I explained, are tiny bits of information that journalists investigate to see if they are true. Sources are people who were involved in the incident, who witnessed the incident, or who have other information about the incident.

“Here’s the thing about sources,” I told the students. “They might not always be honest. So sometimes you have to ask several sources the same questions and try to find out who is telling the truth.

You have to try to look for the holes in people’s stories and try to figure out why those holes are there.”

I then gave the students a journalist’s most prized possession: Questions. Questions are the tools that crack the shell around a story.

Questions are the mechanisms that reveal. Who, what, when, where, why, and how — these are the means that bring to light the true narrative. “Be curious,” I said. “Great journalists are extremely curious. They want to know

all the big details, but they also want to know all the tiny little details. So as you listen to a lead, as you listen to what your sources say, what do you wonder about? What do you want to know?

What doesn’t make sense? Be forever curious.”

Then it was time to practice. I gave the students this lead from an actual event reported by several news outlets: The police and fire departments were called when a man was found stuck in a restaurant’s grease vent.

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responded to the scene. Source Three was Tecumseh Herald and Homefront publisher and owner Jim Lincoln who played the part of the man stuck in the vent. (We referred to him as Grease Man.) Source Four was Tecumseh Herald reporter Kerry Hamilton Smith who played the role of a witness.

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“Why were you in the vent?” they asked.

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“Why didn’t you use the front door?” they asked.

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There was a wonderful pause from the students with every answer from Grease Man. They felt the holes in the story, they knew he was lying, but they weren’t sure what to do with it.

Finally, I interjected. “Do you trust Grease Man?” I asked. “Do you think this guy is telling the truth or is he a bit shady?”

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The man wasn’t looking for food. He was looking to steal equipment. This was a burglary gone bad.

Within our short 30-minute window, the students were able to extract most of the real story. Within 30 minutes the students were able to see that the information from their first source was full of holes, and were able to extract corroborating stories from three more reliable sources. They were able to find this out, using only the tools of their curiosity and the powerful who, what, when, why, where, and how. The shell of the story had been cracked with nothing more than the journalist’s most prized tools — curiosity and questions. n

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Timber framing is the basis for Timbercraft, a company headquartered in Tecumseh with residential and commercial builds that can be found around the nation. “Timber framing is a very old style of construction,” said Bob Sternquist, owner of Timbercraft. “You can trace it all the way back to the Old Testament when King Solomon hired timber framers to build the temple. In this area, anything built prior to 1870 is a timber frame,” he explained. Back in the 1800’s, you would clear the lot and anything you cut down would be your building material. You don’t see the timber framing in a lot of these old homes, because everything is covered with lath and plaster.” When lumber began to be mass-produced, the timber framing method of building started to wane. “It’s a lot easier to throw a 2x6 over your shoulder than a 10x10 timber,” said Sternquist.

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For Sternquist, an important step in combining the strength and art and beauty of timber framing means paying special attention to the joinery. “We do something that makes us very unique,” he said. “As wood dries it shrinks. If we are using oak or pine, its going to twist a little after time.” Sternquist explained that instead of just a tenon going in, they recess the joint by one-inch. This extra step prevents the wood from twisting as it dries. This twisting causes separations and gaps. While this might not be an issue when the frame is covered in plaster, these twists and gaps in the exposed frame will change the look of the construction. It slightly compromises the art and beauty of the build. “I think it is this constant attention to detail that makes us the best,” he said. “Our frames look the same 20 years or 100 years later as the day it was installed. We don’t have separations and gaps. We are moving the bar. We are extra detailed in what we do.”

All Timbercraft builds are cut and manufactured in Tecumseh’s state of the art facility, which is home to very specialized milling equipment. “We use CNC machines to do about 90% of our cutting,” Sternquist explained. “There are only four of these machines in North America. We have two.” These large cutting machines allow for increased production, although Sternquist explained that machines can’t do everything.

“Some of the fancy angles still need to be done by hand, as they are something only an experienced timber framer can do.”

Once cut, the frames are assembled in the Tecumseh location to ensure perfection and then disassembled and shipped all over the country. A team of Timbercraft carpenters travel to assemble each build. “It’s a grown-man’s Lego system,” Sternquist joked before adding that the company is always looking for carpenters who are willing to travel.

While Timbercraft has left its mark all over the country, Sternquist loves when he is able to work closer to home on the shores of Devils Lake. Timbercraft recently constructed the headquarters for Adrian College’s (rowing) Crew Team and is building a pergola for Devils Lake Yacht Club.

Sternquist and his wife live in a timber frame home between Tecumseh and Adrian.

Construction of this home began in 1852. However, Sternquist has added timber frame additions that have increased its size by at least 100 percent. By paying close attention to the original joinery and style, he was able to create timber frame additions that preserve the look and integrity of the original build. This attention to detail has made it nearly impossible to tell where the old construction leaves off and the new construction begins.

When one enters the home, it only takes a moment to understand the allure of timber framing. It has a feel. The exposed beams showcase both the raw beauty and strength of the wood and under the canopy of this exposed frame, there is a feeling of nature, of peace. It is an enduring style that has served both kings and pioneers, and it is a tradition that Timbercraft proudly preserves. n

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EASTER EGG SCRAMBLE SAT | APRIL 20 All of the fur kids who come to stay have their own private suite. Some of the rooms have furniture, and the room she uses to board the cats has a large window and a kitty tree so that they can perch up high to watch the birds and squirrels outside. Stull overnights on location with her boarders. Daycare is only offered during the week and includes a large outdoor play area. Many of the dogs who come regularly have learned that the smaller potty yard is a must go first stop before being allowed in the play area.

n 11am sharp! Cal Zorn Park on Russell Road - ages 3-10

MOM PROM FRI | APRIL 26

n 8pm - Midnight - Grab your girlfriends, get dressed up and dance the night away! Held at the Ashlar in Tecumseh. Info 517-423-3740. $50

JUNK-TO-FUNK FASHION SHOW FRI | MAY 3

Fur Kids Grooming, Boarding, & Day Care 517.423.2375 | Facebook @furkidsdoggr ooming 5433 S. Occidental Rd., Tecumseh

n 6pm - Held at the Tecumseh Center for the Arts. Local artists create fashion from recycled and repurposed material.

TCA - 517-423-6671

TCA FUNDRAISER SAT | MAY 4 was relocated to make more room for the dogs. “It felt very much like a you build it and they will come moment,” Anne said, referencing the popular 1989 movie Field of Dreams. And at Golden Acres, pups will find their own field of dreams in the three-acre exercise field. Every day the boarders at Golden Acres get personalized attention — whether it is during one of their walks or while Anne is handing out treats. The dogs are treated like family during their stay, and with Anne’s experience as a Vet Tech they are in good hands.

While Golden Acres does mostly boarding, they will take on an occasional day care situation. They also breed Golden Retrievers, hence the inspiration for the name of their homestead and business. n

n 6pm - A Kentucky Derby themed fundraiser. Wear your hat to watch the Derby! Food, drinks and games! $40

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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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he Lenawee Humane Society is responsible for rescuing and rehoming hundreds of cats and dogs annually. 2018 proved to be a recordbreaking year with an all-time high of over 1,000 adoptions.

A big part of the Lenawee Humane Society’s success in caring for some of the most vulnerable amongst us, is public awareness generated by the amazing team at LHS and the many programs, fund-raisers and social edia pages they have developed to promote the plight and needs of their charges.

One such program that has received great popularity and feed-back is the Summer Camp for kids. Divided into two different age ranges, the program invites animal care-givers from ages 8-15.

Rescue Rangers is a week-long day camp for participants in the 8-11 age range. The program introduces the children to many kinds of animals, far beyond cats and dogs. Thanks to an array of wonderful speakers (including a camper favorite, The Critter Man), the children get to experience handling and learning about exotic animals, farm animals, animals with disabilities, and

service animals that are used to help those with disabilities. A local animal expert, Ted Arana, even teaches the youngsters how to train dogs and gives campers the opportunity to experience canine agility. Local resident, Elliana Gutierrez has been part of the Summer Camp program since its inception in 2014; she became aware of Rescue Rangers as an 8-yearold, and recalls loving all the fun field trips.

Elliana enjoyed the program so much that she continued into Junior Ambassadors as soon as she was old enough. Now 13, she is planning on enrolling in Junior Ambassadors again this year.

Junior Ambassadors welcomes animallovers from 12-15 years of age and was created in 2017 in response to the huge success of Rescue Rangers and the high demand of aged out campers like Elliana wanting to continue in the Summer Camp program. According to Sasha Wilkerson (LHS communications director), “During this camp, the kids get to follow ‘their’ animal from intake to adoption day.” “…they learn how to conduct their own intake exams…and how to make successful adoption matches.”

The goal is for the campers to see an animal through the anxiety of a rescue to the joy and satisfaction of finding their "furever" family. Part of that process includes a visit to Hope Clinic, an on-site facility LHS was able to fund in 2014, where rescued

cats and dogs are spayed or neutered after intake and before adoption. The campers also learn how to photograph and market 'their' cat or dog, to give it the best exposure for a speedy adoption. “Junior Ambassadors is extremely rewarding and really sheds light on all the work that goes into saving a life.” Wilkerson observes.

Being involved with the shelter has been extremely rewarding for campers; not only do children provide comfort to the animals through year-round programs like ‘Reading Buddy‘ (see the LHS website), but they also take the experience and knowledge they gain home with them to share with family and friends, which means when someone is looking to add a companion to their household, they are

far more likely to turn to the Lenawee Humane Society. Just ask Smokey, Elliana’s mom’s cat!

Check out the LHS website to learn more about the Hope Clinic and its very successful TNR Program (Trap, Neuter, and Return Program— to help battle the local stray cat population). The site also has information about the decreased waiting period between rescue and adoption; and low-cost options for pet owners to get their own animal spayed or neutered.

Please consider Lenawee Humane Society when deciding to donate, they receive absolutely no government funding and rely solely on donations to continue their amazing work. Donations come in many forms, be it financial, through voluntary assistance, or gifting of supplies. They’ll also happily take your returnable bottle and cans. If in doubt, check the website to see their current wish list. Most importantly, please remember, when it comes to a new pet, don’t shop, adopt! n

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Just a little over three years ago Cheryl VanDyke moved

her business, the Two Thrifty Gypsies, from a 900 square-foot space in Tecumseh to an 8,000 square-foot building in Clinton. The US-12 Vintage Market now features over 28 vendors, artists on consignment, and custom made Amish furniture.

As a child Cheryl, like many of us, was dragged from antique store to antique store by her mom. However, that didn’t dampen the appeal of vintage and antiques for her. Instead it lit a passion for decorating, repurposing, and refurbishing. Though family obligations kept her from following that passion in a big way, once all her kids were grown she jumped in with both feet. Her husband is a partner in the business, but tends to let Cheryl take the lead with her keen decorator eye.

Walking into US-12 Vintage Market instantly gives you a relaxed cozy feeling. It’s not the traditional kind of vintage market where items are piled to the ceiling in haphazard and often comical piles.

Cheryl wants you to be able to really picture how a piece can transform your space in your own home and is always changing the layout of the store. She loves visiting with the people who stop in, and has developed some real friendships along the way.

Take the Amish man who makes the furniture for the store.

He is no longer just a vendor, but part of her family. The US-12 Vintage Market has really been foundational in helping this third generation furniture builder grow his business, and the families visit each other often.

In addition to the vintage marketplace, Cheryl is also hoping to offer furniture painting classes in the near future. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for those announcements. n

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423 W. Maumee St., Adrian • (517) 438-8263 M-F 9-5 / Sat 10-4 • neighborsofhope.com Resale ministries of Neighbors of Hope.

Proceeds help the homeless and hurting. High value donated items - unique upscale store.

Antiques, furniture, appliances, housewares, clothing, shoes, art and books.

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1025 US 223 • Adrian • Behind Rally’s (517) 266-0746 Open Tues-Sat 10:00a-5:00p Free pick-ups on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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Two Twisted Sisters

123 E. Front St., Adrian • (517) 403-2320 Closed M / T-Sat 10-5 / Sun 12-4 Quality home decor on the north end of town!

Recycled, upcycled and repurposed treasures that are beautifully re-designed to fit any style home. Tables and chairs, dressers, lamps, vases, wall hangings, and more! See us today!

Studio north consignment

905 N. Main St., Ste D, Adrian • (517) 662-4071 Business Hours: M-Th 10-6 / F 10-7 / Sat 10-4 Consignment Hours: M,W,F 10-4 / Sat 10-2 Name brand clothing at a great price! Shirts, sweaters, pants, handbags, jewelry, shoes/ boots, bras and even handmade crafts. We have everything you need to look and feel fabulous!

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!

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 Markets: April 11-14, May 16-19, June 13-16, July 18-21 and Aug. 15-18 • 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.

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US-12 Vintage Market 517.701.1005 Tu-Su 10am-5pm 2751 W. Mich Ave. (US-12) Clinton Follow them on Facebook

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!

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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 and more!

IDK Creative Decor

146 1/2 N. Main St., Brooklyn • (517) 938-8147 Th 10-6 / F 10-8 / Sat 10-6 • idkcreativedecor.com idkcreativedecor@gmail.com Candy for your eyes. We specialize in artistic recreations, vintage finds, industrial quirk, unique jewelry, custom farm tables and more!

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Memory Lane Antiques

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.

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.

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 31 years in downtown. 4 floors - one of the largest quality collectible and antique malls around! Layaways and dealer space available.

chelsea antiques mall

1178 S. Main St. (M-52), Chelsea (734) 562-2190 • T-Sat 10-6 / Sun 11-5 41 vendor booths - quality antiques, collectibles, vintage farm relics, paintings, Mid-Century Modern treasures. Located next to Chelsea Lanes, just south of downtown.

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Moran’s consignment

104 E. Middle St., Chelsea • (734) 433-9730 Open daily! Sun 12-5 / M 10-5 / T-Fri 10-7 www.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!

River raisin antiques & MERCANTILE 138 E. Main St., Manchester • (734) 649-2993 See website or Facebook for dates/times riverraisinantiques.com • Manchester’s hometown antiques and gift shop. We carry antiques, local art, home decor, Melissa and Doug toys, and gifts for everyone.

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116 W. Michigan Ave., Clinton • (517) 456-6019 Open by chance or appointment Buying and selling vintage items: lighting, retro, architectural, amusement, medical, scientific, transportation, the strange and unusual.

1937 W. Michigan Ave., Clinton (517) 701-1112 • F-Sat 10-5 / Sun 12-5 Offering antiques, retail and consignment.

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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 10-5:45 Below Swan Creek Candle Outlet. 12 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 hours/specials.

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-of-a-kind treasures - antiques, furniture, home accessories, jewelry, toys and tools. Accepting quality donations. Second floor is now open!

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.

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32 E. Main St., Milan • (734) 508-6350 T-W 11-5 / Th 12-7 / F-Sat 11-6 Vintage home furnishings and artisan gifts, antiques, handmade goods and made in Michigan products.

Onsted / Rome center Simply Found Creations

9991 Stoddard Rd., Adrian • (517) 467-5736 Corner of Onsted Hwy and Stoddard Rd. (Rome Center) Tu-Sat 10-5 • 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!

THIS ‘N THAT

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

saline The Resale Boutique

206 W. Michigan Ave., Saline • (734) 295-3030 www.theresaleboutique.com • Open daily M-Th 11-6 / F & Sat 10-5 / Sun 12-4 We are a ladies consignment boutique offering the best quality designer and name brand clothing, handbags, shoes, jewelry, and accessories at prices you will love!

139 E. Chicago Blvd., Tecumseh (517) 301-4040 • T-F 11-5 / Sat 10-5/ Sun 12-5 thebeadboxstudio.com • thebeadboxmi@yahoo.com In addition to antiques, vintage and collectibles, we offer bead supplies, metal-smithing, artisan and estate jewelry and classes! Stay at Vintage Boulevard Suite, look us up on AirBNB!

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.

Hacker Jewelers

110 E. Chicago Blvd.,Tecumseh (517) 423-6370 • T-F 10-5:30 / Sat 9-2 hackerjewelers.com • hackerjewelers@frontier.com Ever-changing collection of estate and antique jewelry. We buy good used & vintage jewelry and watches. Check out our large selection!

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, coins and political items.

Second Chance Consignment

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 fourth Sunday of every month 11-4. 3,000 sq ft storefront of antiques, primitives, vintage collectibles, vintage & antique furniture and jewelry. Corner of N. Evans and Chicago Boulevard.

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 10-5 www.tecumsehtradecenter.com Old fashioned indoor/outdoor flea market.

50,000 sq ft of household goods, outdoor equipment, arts & crafts, antiques, antique cars - consignment booths.

Tipton The French Farm Lady

5305 Michigan Ave., Tipton • (517) 438-3575 1 1/2 miles west of Tipton Hwy. Open May-Sept. Th, F, Sat 10-5 / Sun by chance Visit the French countryside for beautiful things for your home and garden. French and English country antiques, gifts, home decor, lavender bundles, stepping stones and more!

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MARCH

Mar 9-24 • Spring Flower Bulb Show Hidden Lake Gardens, M50, Tipton 517-431-2060 hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu Mar 21 • Abolition Movement in Lenawee County 7-8pm Tecumseh District Library, 215 N. Ottawa St. 517-423-2238 charpst@tecumsehlibrary.org Mar 22-30 • The Perfect Dog Various times The Croswell, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian 517-264-7469 office@croswell.org Mar 23 • The Fitzgeralds 7:30pm Tecumseh Center for the Arts, 400 N. Maumee St. 517-423-6617 thetca.org Mar 23 • Saturday Morning Kid Ceramics 9am-noon Clinton Arts Center 517-456-5145 www.ClintonArtsCenter.org March 23 • 6th Tecumseh Spring Craft Show 10am-3pm AJ Smith Recreation Center, 810 N. Evans St. 517-423-5602 mytecumseh.org Mar 25 • What’s in our Water?

7-9pm Hidden Lake Gardens, M50, Tipton 517-431-2060 hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu Mar 27 • Detroit Historic Churches 1-3pm Tecumseh District Library, 215 N. Ottawa St. 517-423-2238 charpst@tecumsehlibrary.org Mar 27 • A&B Apiary Honey 7-8pm AJ Smith Recreation Center 517-423-5602 www.tecumsehparksandrec Mar 28 • Oberon Release Party 4pm Evans Street Station, 110 S. Evans St., Tecumseh 517-424-5555 evansstreetstation.com Mar 28 • Planes, Trucks and Mustard Gas: WWI Production in Michigan 7-8pm Tecumseh District Library, 215 N. Ottawa St. 517-423-2238 charpst@tecumsehlibrary.org Mar 30 • Pruning Workshop Series 10am-12pm Hidden Lake Gardens, M50, Tipton 517-431-2060 hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu

APRIL

April 1-15 • Spring-Break Kids Camp 9am-4pm Clinton Arts Center www.clintonartscenter.org April 4-June 1 • All My Sons Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea 734-433-7673 PurpleRoseTheatre.org April 6 • The Magic of Stuart MacDonald 7:30pm The Croswell, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian 517-264-7469 office@croswell.org Apr 6 • Nature Hike 10:30-12:30pm Hidden Lake Gardens, M50, Tipton 517-431-2060 hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu Apr 9 • In-Home Care and Senior Residences 7-8pm Tecumseh District Library, 215 N. Ottawa St. 517-423-2238 charpst@tecumsehlibrary.org Apr 9 • Germany, Switzerland & Austria – Kiwanis Travel Series 7:30pm Tecumseh Center for the Arts, 400 N. Maumee St. 517-423-6617 thetca.org Apr 11 • Celebrate Tecumseh 5-8pm Tecumseh High School, 760 Brown St. 517-423-3331 www.tps.k12.mi.us Apr 11 • Smart Bicycling for All Ages 7-8pm Tecumseh District Library, 215 N. Ottawa St. 517-423-2238 charpst@tecumsehlibrary.org Apr 13 • Mom-2-Mom Sale 9am-1pm St. Elizabeth Catholic Church Parish Center, 506 N. Union St., Tecumseh 517-281-1051 or 517-423-6003 Apr 13 • Music Moves Me Interactive Kids Concerts 1:30-2pm Tecumseh District Library 517-423-2238 mbreasoner@tecumsehlibrary.org Apr 13 • Taste of the Titanic Greenleaf Bed & Breakfast, 247 S. Main, Onsted 517-467-6620 Apr 13 • Essential Oils for Natural Gardening 12:30-2pm Hidden Lake Gardens, M50, Tipton 517-431-2060 hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu 54

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Apr 13-14 • Model Railroad Open House 11am-4pm Blissfield Model Railroad Club, 109 E. Adrian St., 517-486-0404 www.bmrr.org Apr 16 • Things You Might Not Know About Michigan (and a few other places too) in the Civil War 7-8pm Tecumseh District Library, 215 N. Ottawa St. 517-423-2238 charpst@tecumsehlibrary.org Apr 17 • Giving You the Latest “Dirt” 7-8pm Hidden Lake Gardens, M50, Tipton 517-431-2060 hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu Apr 18 • Diva Night 5-9pm Downtown Tecumseh 517-424-6003 downtowntecumseh.com Apr 18 • Irish Hills Roots and String Music Series 7:30-10pm Jerry’s Pub & Restaurant, 650 Egan Hwy., Brooklyn 517-467-4700 Apr 19-20 • Easter Eggstravaganza 10-11:30am Hidden Lake Gardens, M50, Tipton 517-431-2060 hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu Apr 19-28 • Once 2:30 and 7:30pm The Croswell, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian 517-264-7469 office@croswell.org Apr 20 • Sensory Friendly Easter Eggstravaganza 1-2:30am Hidden Lake Gardens, M50, Tipton 517-431-2060 hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu April 20 • Easter Egg Scramble 11am Cal Zorn Park (ages 3-10) 517-423-2107 mytecumseh.org April 20 • Fresh Food Initiative Food Bank Tecumseh United Methodist Church, 605 Bishop Reed Dr. 517-423-2523 www.tecumsehumc.org Apr 23 • Wildlife Safari in Southern Africa 7-9pm Tecumseh District Library, 215 N. Ottawa St. 517-423-2238 charpst@tecumsehlibrary.org April 25 • Earth Day Celebration 7-8pm Hidden Lake Gardens, 6214 Monroe Rd., Tipton 517-421-2060 hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu April 26 • Mom Prom 8pm The Ashlar 517-423-3740 mytecumseh.org Apr 27 • The Britins 7:30pm Tecumseh Center for the Arts, 400 N. Maumee St. 517-423-6617 thetca.org April 28 • Wildflower Hike 1-2:30pm Indian Trails Park 517-423-5602 mytecumseh.org Apr 28 • Barn Weddings Open House & Vendor Debut 1-4pm Brooklyn’s White Barn Weddings – Event Venue, LLC, 12109 M50, Brooklyn 517-798-5353 debbieburkeen@yahoo.com Apr 30 • Was it Murder? A Documentary’s Quest for the Truth 7-8pm Tecumseh District Library, 215 N. Ottawa St. 517-423-2238 charpst@tecumsehlibrary.org

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May 2 • Poetry: An Outlet for Life Experiences 7-8pm Tecumseh District Library, 215 N. Ottawa St. 517-423-2238 charpst@tecumsehlibrary.org May 3 • Junk to Funk Fashion Show 6pm Tecumseh Center for the Arts 517-423-6671 mytecumseh.org May 3 • Chiaroscuro Chorus joins ASO 8pm Dawson Auditorium, Adrian College smatych@sienaheights.edu May 3 • 3rd Great Lakes Woodworking Festival 11am-7pm Sat, 11am-5pm Sun 2300 N. Adrian Hwy., Adrian Greatlakeswoodworkingfestival.com May 4 • TCA Kentucky Derby Fundraising Gala 6pm Tecumseh Center for the Arts, 400 N. Maumee St. 517-423-6617 thetca.org May 4 • 21st Annual “They will not be Forgotten” Memorial Service Sponsored by Handler Funeral Home 7pm Tecumseh Church of the Nazarene, 1001 N. Union St. 517-423-2525 handlerfuneralhomes.com May 4 • Nature Hike 10-12:30am Hidden Lake Gardens, M50, Tipton 517-431-2060 hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu

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May 5 • American Dreams – Tecumseh Pops Orchestra & Community Chorus 4pm Tecumseh Center for the Arts, 400 N. Maumee St. 517-423-6617 thetca.org or tecumsehpops.org May 7 • The Lighthouses of Michigan 7-9pm Tecumseh District Library, 215 N. Ottawa St. 517-423-2238 charpst@tecumsehlibrary.org May 9 • Growing U. P. 7-8pm Tecumseh District Library, 215 N. Ottawa St. 517-423-2238 charpst@tecumsehlibrary.org May 9-11 • City-Wide Garage Sale 9am Tecumseh area 517-423-2107 mytecumseh.org May 10-11 • Jackson Antique Show & Flea Market 10am-5pm Jackson Fairgrounds, 200 W. Ganson St. 517-524-8899 midmichigansupershows.com May 10-12 • Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber Fri 8pm, Sat 8pm, Sun 2:30pm The Croswell, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian 517-264-7469 office@croswell.org May 11 • Plant Sale 10-2pm Hidden Lake Gardens, M50, Tipton 517-421-2060 hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu May 11 • Paint-a-Pot (Proceeds to Ridgeway Township Fire Dept.)

1-4pm Wielfaert Family Farm and Greenhouse, 12922 Milwaukee Rd., Britton 517-759-8150 or 734-478-9408 May 11 • Dance Step Studios Spring Dance Recital Saline High School 517-424-8052 dancestepsstudio.com May 11 • Five Dancing Princesses – A Fairy Tale Ballet performed by Ballet Chelsea 2pm The Potter Center at Jackson College, Jackson 734-355-1323 balletchelsea.org/tickets May 12 • Annual Spring Social Fundraiser 12-4pm Sasha Farm, 17901 Mahrie Rd., Manchester 734-428-9617 sashafarm.org May 13 • Tecumseh Area Wildlife 7-9pm Tecumseh District Library, 215 N. Ottawa St. 517-423-2238 charpst@tecumsehlibrary.org May 16 (23 and 30) • Walk Yoga Walk 9-10am Hidden Lake Gardens, M50, Tipton 517-421-2060 hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu May 16 • Classic Car & Bike Show 6-8pm Downtown Tecumseh 517-424-6003 downtowntecumseh.com May 16 • Personalized Medicine Comes to Library 7-8pm Tecumseh District Library, 215 N. Ottawa St. 517-423-2238 charpst@tecumsehlibrary.org May 17 • Signs of Spring 6-8pm Hidden Lake Gardens, M50, Tipton 517-421-2060 hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu May 17-19 • Farmer’s Antique Tractor & Engine Spring Show 7600 Forrister Road, Adrian www.adrianfatea.org May 17 • 12th Annual Art Walk 6-9pm Downtown Tecumseh 517-424-6003 downtowntecumseh.com May 17-18 • Adrian International Film Festival Downtown Adrian www.adrianfilm.org/ May 18 • Fresh Food Initiative Food Bank Tecumseh United Methodist Church, 605 Bishop Reed Dr. 517-423-2523 www.tecumsehumc.org May 18 • Spring Dance Recital Tecumseh Center for the Arts 517-424-8052 dancestepsstudio.com May 19 • Chiaroscuro Men’s Chorus Spring Concert 3pm Holy Rosary Chapel, Adrian Dominican Sisters campus, Adrian smatych@sienaheights.edu May 19 • 53rd Manchester Kiwanis Canoe/ Kayak Race 734-428-7877 www.manchestermi.org May 19 • TCA Big Band & VocalAires - Spring Concert 4pm Tecumseh Center for the Arts, 400 N. Maumee St. 517-423-6617 thetca.org

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June 1 • Pruning Workshop Series: Early Summer Pruning 10am-12pm Hidden Lake Gardens, M50, Tipton 517-421-2060 hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu June 1 • Clinton Summerfest 9am-4pm Tate Park, 475 W. Michigan Ave., Clinton 517-456-7494 villageofclinton.org June 6 • World War II: Michigan POW Camps 7-8pm Tecumseh District Library, 215 N. Ottawa St. 517-423-2238 charpst@tecumsehlibrary.org June 7-23 • The Music Man 8pm and 2:30pm The Croswell, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian 517-264-7469 office@croswell.org June 8 • Free Fishing Derby 9-11am Tecumseh Park “The Pit” 517-423-5602 mytecumseh.org June 8 • Art • Beer • Wine Festival 1-7pm Ella Sharp Museum, 3225 Fourth St., Jackson ABW2019.eventbrite.com or 517-787-2320 June 14 • Movies in the Park Dusk at Adams Park 517-424-6003 downtowntecumseh.com June 14 • Iott’s Car and Bike Show 5-8pm Downtown Blissfield downtownblissfield.com June 15 • Devils Lake Festival of the Arts Village of Manitou Beach Devilslakefestivalofthearts.com June 15 • Manitou Beach Crafters Market 10am 290 Devils Lake Hwy., Manitou Beach 517-377-5653 June 15 • Fresh Food Initiative Food Bank Tecumseh United Methodist Church, 605 Bishop Reed Dr. 517-423-2523 www.tecumsehumc.org June 20 • Music in the Park 6-8pm Adams Park 517-424-6003 downtowntecumseh.com June 20 • Classic Car & Bike Show 6-8pm Downtown Tecumseh 517-424-6003 downtowntecumseh.com June 20-Aug 31 • Welcome to Paradise Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea 734-433-7673 PurpleRoseTheatre.org June 21-22 • Mayfly Festival 10am-? Downtown Dundee www.mayflymusicfestival.com June 22 • Irish Hills Lake and Home Tour 10am-7pm Irish Hills Area 517-592-8907 info@brooklynmi.com June 22 • The Native Heart 7pm Tecumseh Center for the Arts, 400 N. Maumee St. 517-423-6617 thetca.org

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hile the new ProMedica Charles and Virginia Hickman Hospital facility on M-52 is in the development stages, ProMedica Farms is already up and running around the corner on Shepherd Road. From working with area groups and students to planning for the 2019 growing season, the farm is fully operational both on the grounds and with its Veggie Mobile. “It’s really exciting for us,” said Frank Nagle, manager of population health for ProMedica Bixby and Herrick Hospitals. “We understand the farm is tying into the overall mission of ProMedica. There’s the opportunity for people to see how food can be medicine.

How they can use food to improve their health and have fun, too, incorporating it in their daily lives.”

Started with a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant, the Veggie Mobile has been operational since 2013, delivering low cost or no cost fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers and producers directly to people in the community. Monday through Friday, the Veggie Mobile travels to 24 different locations each week where people can make their purchases. The program visits every senior center in Lenawee County, as well both ProMedica Bixby and Herrick Hospitals, nursing homes, apartment complexes, the YMCA, and Boys and Girls Clubs.

Stacey Tilton, project coordinator for ProMedica Farms, is the point person for day to day operations and

implementation of educating children and groups on the planting process, which is supported by a grant opportunity from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund.

“Stacy is extremely knowledgeable,” Nagle said.

ProMedica Bixby Hospital is aware there are many food insecure households in Lenawee County and wants to make healthy food possible for these families at a low cost. In addition, they are able to partner with local farms to support their work growing healthy foods. Anyone identified as food insecure through ProMedica’s Social Determinants of Health screenings at the local hospitals receives a box of food and a $5 food voucher to use at the Veggie Mobile.

In November 2017, ProMedica Farms became a provider thanks to the hoop house donated by the Eisenhower Center of Ann Arbor. The hoop house is filled with raised beds designed to extend the growing season and complement the gardening area outside. “We had spinach growing up until the cold of late January,” said Nagle.

The vegetables grown in the garden not only provide sustenance for Lenawee households, they also help create a link for people in the community of how food moves from farm to table. During the planting season, students or families can participate and see the yield of the plant and how many people it feeds, providing both a hands-on connection and data at the same time.

While most people understand the basic concept of how food moves from seed to edibles, they may not see themselves in the process. “There’s intimidation doing it themselves,” Nagle said. “People seem interested in trying new produce. We are looking to better understand the barriers people face in accessing and consuming healthier food options.”

Breaking down barriers happens with educational work done off and on the farm. A classroom provides the ability for work on site and Tilton also travels to schools and groups to work with them.

In the future, ProMedica Farms hopes to work with volunteers from the community during the growing season to help with planting, maintenance and harvest of what is grown in the hoop house and in the garden beds. ProMedica employees will also have the opportunity to volunteer time on the farm. “We want it to be a community-driven program,” said Nagle.

Once the hospital is open at the end of 2020, the garden will also provide opportunities for patients to do some out-of-the-ordinary physical and occupational therapy. The raised garden beds were designed for people in wheelchairs to get up close and personal to the plants, from seed to harvest.

Trails on the campus will be left in place and allow for walking exercise from the hospital to the farm. The serene and therapeutic setting with opportunities to spend time in the fresh air should promote faster recovery for patients in the hospital and utilizing outpatient care.

As they wait for spring planting, the ProMedica Farms team is happy to go to work every day focused on making good food part of life for Lenawee families. “We have a lot of pieces of the puzzle,” Nagle said. “ProMedica is committed to the farm and the community. I’m excited to see it develop.” n

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Children who struggle and fall behind in school grow up to be some of the people who benefit from ARLC’s assistance. English as Second Language (ESL) or English Language Learners (ELL) are newcomers to the United States who want to be able to read, write and speak in English. Both groups are served by the tutors at ARLC. The biggest strength of the program is one-on-one tutoring, which increases the speed of learning, and offers flexibility. “Our learners report to us they were in group classes and it was frustrating to them,” Sister Carleen said. “They were so far behind, and tell us, ‘Everybody seemed smarter than I was.’ One to one is the very best way for them to go.”

Tutors for ARLC are trained and certified. There is no charge to work with the tutors, who tailor the program to whatever level is needed.

The program runs year-round, and participants can begin whenever they are ready. “We honor their schedules and their jobs,” said Sister Carleen.

“We try to get an idea when they first come to us where they are in reading.

We teach two hours a week for each

pairing — it would be the equivalent to four hours in the classroom,” Sister Carleen said. “Phonics is a tried and true method in adult literacy. Adults learn by association.”

Computers are also available and for those planning to earn a GED, computer skills are vital to pass the tests. “The GED is done only online,” said Sister Carleen. “Learners must have a good sense of using the keyboard because the tests are timed.

The goal for ARLC is discretion and respect in dealing with potential learners, especially those who are ESL/ ELL. “We have a dedicated Spanish phone line,” Sister Carleen said, which provides a way for people to feel comfortable knowing information will be provided in Spanish.

For many participants, their dedication to education has a positive effect on their children. According to Sister Carleen, individuals share that their entire family does homework together in the evenings, emphasizing the importance of working on academics.

Certificates of achievement are earned throughout the program, and graduation from the program is celebrated. “They have a real sense of accomplishment,” said Sister Carleen.

“We often hear, ‘This is the first thing I’ve ever gotten from school.’”

Sister Carleen knows there are more people in the area who need the ARLC services and hopes the word can go out that help is available. “If you know someone in your life that needs assistance, encourage them to come.

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