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Summer 2013
Life in Tecumseh and Surrounding Areas
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Tecumseh "Boulevard" home by Hollie Smith
9 ........... ART TRAIL TECUMSEH 12 ......... CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH 16 ......... WHAT'S THE BUZZ 18 ......... PADDLING 22 ......... THINK LIKE A HORSE 26 ......... PAVING PARADISE 28 ......... SUMMER PHOTO ESSAY 30 ......... HOW SWEET IT IS 32 ......... SOULFUL PORTRAITS 34 ......... EVERYONE IN THE POOL 37 ......... HAPPENINGS 41 ......... CUPOLAS 49 ......... GARDEN ROOM WITH A VIEW 52 ......... THE CLAY UNDER OUR FEET
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Garden statuary discovered along W. Chicago Boulevard photo by Mickey Alvarado
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Abbott Accounting ................................................. 46 Abstract Builders .................................................. 25 Adams Chiropractic ............................................... 42 Adrian Symphony Orchestra .................................. 31 Allegiance Health .................................................. 14 Anderson Funeral Home ....................................... 40 ASC Orthotics & Prosthetics .................................. 42 August Company ................................................... 54 Bailey's Water Care ............................................... 45 Basil Boys ............................................................. 42 Beach Bar ............................................................. 49 Benham, Kent J., DDS ............................................ 38 Big Boy of Tecumseh ............................................ 45 Blissful Living .......................................................... 7 Blush Boutique ..................................................... 26 Boutique de Joie ................................................... 22 British Tea Garden ................................................ 13 Brown and Sons Roofing ....................................... 42 Bumble's .............................................................. 36 Buoy, The .............................................................. 43 Burdick & Associates, Inc. ..................................... 20 Calder Dairy Farm ................................................. 24 Cambrian Assisted Living....................................... 15 Carpet on Wheels .................................................. 30 Chelsea Chevrolet ................................................. 36 Chelsea Teddy Bear Company ................................ 36 Cherry Creek Vineyard & Winery ............................ 50 Citizens Gas Fuel Company ...................................... 8 Classic Cabinets ...................................................... 6 Clear Vision Windows ............................................. 39 Clinton Fall Festival ............................................... 53 Closet Overload .................................................... 48 Coconuts ............................................................... 17 Community Arts of Tecumseh ................................ 29 Companion Animal Clinic ........................................ 23 Copper Nail ........................................................... 17 Creative Outlet Ceramics ......................................... 7 Cupcake Corner .................................................... 48 D & P Communications .......................................... 12 Daily Grind II ......................................................... 12 Desjarlais, Lawrence, MD, PC ................................ 11 Devil's Lake Water Sports ..................................... 43 Dog House, The .................................................... 46 Doll Cottage, The .................................................. 46 Doug's Glass and Screen ...................................... 33 D'Printer, Inc. ........................................................ 28 Eden Foods ............................................................. 8 Evans Street Station ............................................. 11 Eye Care Center .................................................... 49 F & S Landscape, Inc. ........................................... 46 Fabulous Darling ................................................... 48 First Federal Bank .................................................. 8 Foundation Realty ................................................. 55 Golden Acres ........................................................ 33 Great Ideas ........................................................... 11 Great Lakes Family Dental ..................................... 27 Hacker Jewelers .................................................... 22 Hantz Golf Clubs ................................................... 23 Harley Davidson of Tecumseh ............................... 53 Hidden Lake Gardens .............................................. 4 Hitching Post Antique Mall..................................... 26 Hooligans Bar & Grill ............................................. 15 Howard Hanna ........................................................ 2 i.d.k. Creative Decor .............................................. 50 International Diamond ........................................... 12 Jerry's Market ....................................................... 43 Jerry's Pub ........................................................... 49 Jessee Salon Group Tangles Salons ....................... 13 Kelly, John J., MD ................................................... 28 Kelsey's Boutique ................................................. 48 Kemner-Iott Agency............................................... 24 Killarney Real Estate ............................................. 38 La Fiesta Restaurant ............................................. 47 Lancaster Agency .................................................. 28 Lenawee Conference & Visitors Bureau ................. 45 Level-One ............................................................. 35 Manchester Chamber of Commerce ....................... 45 Manchester Community Schools ............................ 44 Martins Home Center ............................................ 16 Masten Wealth Management .................................. 11 Mayfly Music Festival ............................................. 47 McLennan Gardens ............................................... 44 Meckley's Flavor Fruit Farm ............................. 21,37 Morgan Valley Farm .............................................. 29 Muk's Sports Pub ................................................. 28 Naugle Heating & Plumbing ................................... 33 O'Hara Dodge Chrysler Jeep.................................. 19 Old Mill Museum .................................................... 47 Ollie's Group ......................................................... 46 Pegasus Spas ....................................................... 48 Persnickety ........................................................... 32 Pheasant Brook Apartments ................................. 13 Radio Shack of Brooklyn ....................................... 46 Raisin Valley Golf Club ........................................... 29 Random Comforts ................................................. 16 RE/MAX Irish Hills.................................................. 43 Red Mill Pet Supplies ............................................. 45 Rick's Rod & Custom ............................................. 46 Rock Paper Scissors ............................................. 17 Schmidt & Sons Pharmacy..................................... 29 Seasons Salon & Spa .............................................. 8 Silver Maples of Chelsea ....................................... 36 Skywalker Flying .................................................... 53 Southern Michigan Railroad .................................. 39 Stevenson Lumber ................................................ 40 Stone Mountain Family Fun Center & Pizzeria ........ 17 Susie's Swipe the Grime ........................................ 46 Tecumseh DDA ........................................................ 5 Tecumseh District Library ................................. 12,30 Tecumseh Family Dental ........................................ 34 Tecumseh Farmers Market .................................... 34 Tecumseh Insurance ............................................. 52 Tecumseh Parks & Recreation ............................... 38 Tecumseh Place .................................................... 31 Tecumseh Pool ...................................................... 39 Tecumseh Veterinary Hospital ............................... 46 TLC Community Credit Union .................................. 39 Top O' the Hill ....................................................... 53 Topsoils of Clinton ................................................ 52 Underwood Chevrolet ............................................ 24 Village Peddler ...................................................... 49 Weeden, Josephine C., DDS, MS, PC ....................... 13 What A Find Consign for the Home ........................ 54 Wild Acorn, The ..................................................... 44 Wild Iris, The ........................................................... 7 Woodstock Wine and Cheese ................................ 43 Worth Repeating ................................................... 44
Weve placed this paper clip in one of our advertisements in this magazine. Simply tell us which ad you found it in. Well draw from all correct entries on August 2, 2013 and give $100 to the lucky winner. To enter, send your answer, address & phone number to The Tecumseh Herald, P.O. Box 218, Tecumseh, MI 49286, or submit online at homefronttecumseh.com
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Cindy Eicholtz of Manchester found the paper clip on page 37 in the Doug's Glass & Screen ad in the 2013 Spring issue of Homefront.
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5 The better question is why not? Public art has been with us for time eternal beginning with the cave man. He drew murals on the walls of his cave to illustrate or advertise to others about his fruitful hunt, the size of his family and his day-to-day survival. Early inhabitants of the British Isles built Newgrange and Stonhenge to show their power and to mark their existence. The Egyptians constructed pyramids to honor their pharaohs and in the process created long-lasting reminders of their once great empire. Or consider the Greeks and the Romans, true masters of the carved edifice and statuary, a huge influence still felt today. As Americans, weve come to this party a bit late and possibly a bit misdirected. Up until the late 1960s, most public art in American was that of creating monuments to our heroes and memorializing wars; there is an important place for this honored art form. But, the 1960s taught us that it is ok to make art for arts sake, and that we dont have to have a purpose! By the 1980s, many cities and states were forming public art committees and sponsoring sculpture and mural competitions to engage the artists with their communities. Now, in the early years of the new millennium, the engagement continues with temporary outdoor sculpture exhibits. These exhibits have gained appeal because of their accessibility and affordability (as many municipalities cut funding for the arts). Who benefits from these exhibits? Everyone. The exhibits serve to increase awareness of the visual arts, assert that a community is forward thinking and energetic, improve the quality of life, dress-up the urban landscape and provide artists with a venue to showcase and sell the work. Not to mention the economic impact which can be significant.
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Story by Kenneth M. Thompson Midwest Sculpture Initiative www.msisculpture.com Photos by Hollie Smith
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Southwest Block Alleyway by Muk's Sports Pub Trinity Artist: Douglas Gruizenga Northwest Parking Lot Behind Basil Boys Restaurant Park Bench 2 Artist: Will Schlough Southwest Block In front of Spotted Cow Semaphore Artist: Brian Ferriby Southeast Block Garden Space by Blush The Sculpture Annex Various Artists Evans Street Station 110 S. Evans St. Red Hare Artist: Sam Soet A.J. Smith Recreation Center 810 N. Evans St Made In The USA Artist: Steve Million Community Arts of Tecumseh 804 N. Evans St The Unicyclist Artist: Alexander Porbe Tecumseh Area Historical Museum 302 E. Chicago Blvd. River Respite Artist: Dace Koenigsknecht Northwest Block Corner of Evans/M-50 L'Autre Artist: John Merigian
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10. United Bank & Trust 205 E. Chicago Blvd. Homer Says, "Not Today" Artist: Ric Leichliter 11. Tecumseh District Library 215 N. Ottawa St. Candle Watcher Artist: Jim Collins 12. First Presbyterian Church 211 W. Chicago Blvd. Oracle's Gate Artist: Jim Gallucci 13. The Depot 160 E. Chicago Blvd. Heavy Metal Artist: Robert Pollack 14. Tecumseh Center For the Arts 400 N. Maumee St. The Parade Artist: Todd Kime 15. Carnegie Library 304 W. Chicago Blvd. Harp Artist: Mike Sohikian 16. Northeast Block Howard Hanna 145 E. Chicago Blvd. Untitled Artist: Will Schlough
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EDUCATION
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Downtown Tecumseh * 517.424.7463 Right Next door to the Daily Grind www.tecumsehdailygrind.com
New Tipton Highway facility offers experiential learning in new technologies
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n a world that changes faster than the seasons, educational planning to prepare students for future careers must be visionary. Work that pays the bills today may not even be around a few years from now as new technologies replace prior ways of doing things. A new Center for a Sustainable Future on Tipton Highway, part of the Lenawee Intermediate School District TECH Center programs, is readying its forward-thinking campus for use this summer and fall. The LISD plans to hold its summer science camps on the site this year, and will open to Agri-Tech and Ornamental Horticulture students this fall. The Agri-Tech program has held classes in a pole barn classroom for a few years while students tended livestock and raised crops on the 75 acres, and Horticulture students have
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worked on projects in a temporary greenhouse and planted flower beds at the site. But now, the addition of an approximately 8,800 square foot building will provide a permanent home for the classrooms. LISD Supt. Jim Philp said the building, designed by The Collaborative from Toledo, with the project managed by Clark Construction, is intended to be a Net Zero Energy building, designed to produce as much energy as it consumes. The building has geothermal attributes in the mechanical room with colored pipes designating incoming and outgoing flows. There is radiant heat in the flooring and 20 solar lights to help regulate the building, along with LED lighting. Classrooms have laboratory space and the horticulture room has its own new greenhouse. Students will also have an opportunity to have an outdoor classroom on the roof, said Philp of the earth-bermed structure. A pathway leads up to the roof, which will contain planters around the edges and a portion of the roof will also be planted. Verdant farmland along Tipton Highway can be viewed from this vantage point, as well as a series of solar panels along the front of the property line. The Center will also be a site for agricultural demonstration plots and possibly a wind generation project. Were currently in conversations about putting a small wind generator out here, said Philp. The facility cost approximately $3.9 million and utilized funds the district had set aside for Career Tech Education. The thing about this building is its great to have this be a Net Zero building with alternative energy for the future, but for me, the exciting part is the opportunity that its going to give to the students of Lenawee County. On the agriculture and alternative energy side, there are going to be many, many opportunities. Other LISD TECH programs will also benefit, such as the Alternative Energy and Robotics programs that will collect data from the site. Its more or less an energy dashboard and the students will be able to work through the Internet and study the solar photovoltaic usage and gather geothermal information and compare it to traditional energy usage, Philp said. He added that the Biochemical Technology program will be able to study biofuels there, and the Culinary Arts program Students will will benefit as vegetables and produce are also have an grown right on the campus.
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The Lenawee Intermediate School District (LISD) Board of Education has always kept an eye toward the future whenever decisions were called for, according to Philp. It was that way when they stood behind a plan to build a new vocational technical center in Lenawee County in the 1970s, constructing one of the most utilized facilities in the region. Philp said its still that way as the board gave a similar nod to build the new Center, and that the board took an educated risk when it approved the project. He points out its vision toward the future with other decisions, too, such as forging a partnership with Jackson Community College and beginning a Middle College, and the Lenawee Prep Academy, an alternative school for pregnant and parenting teens. I think it was also the vision of the previous superintendent, Steve Krusich, to have a Center like this and he was able to encourage the board that this was the right thing to do for students, Philp said.
As they leave high school and go out into college and the world of work, students will have had hands-on experience to go with their studies of areas such as alternative energy and thats not something everyone will be able to do. It will give them an advantage. Philp said Agri-Tech instructor Andy Stahl and Ornamental Horticulture instructor Don Fowler and their teaching assistants, Johanna Lentz and Casey Muck have been very accommodating in adapting their curriculum around the new opportunities available at the site. The TECH Center students are excited, too, said Philp. One of the young ladies who spoke at the groundbreaking said she was disappointed that she wouldnt be able to take advantage, but that her brothers and sisters would. Im sure 20 or 30 years from now, someone will look at what the board did in taking an educated risk in adding this facility and say, Look what positive things have been done for our students in Lenawee County.
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Pioneer Wine Trail
By Mary Kay McPartlin
The Pioneer Wine Trail is a great way to enjoy the scenery of Southeast Michigan, delicious food and local wine. Following a map on the Pioneer Wine Trail website makes it easy to visit Pentamere Winery in Tecumseh, Flying Otter Winery in Adrian, J. Trees Cellars in Blissfield, Cherry Creek Old Schoolhouse Winery in Brooklyn, Lone Oak Vineyard Estate in Grass Lake, Sandhill Crane Vineyards in Jackson, Chateau Aeronautique Winery in Jackson, Cherry Creek Cellars in Brooklyn, Sleeping Bear Winery in Parma, and Burgdorfs Winery in Haslett. In addition to self-tours or just enjoying the activities at an individual winery, the Pioneer Wine Trail offers a seasonal activity to treat the palate. On Saturday and Sunday, August 10 and 11, Pioneer Wine Trail features The Wine Days of Summer Picnic Trail. Ed Gerten of Pentamere Winery in Tecumseh is an enthusiastic
participant in the Pioneer Wine Trail special weekends. Its a great way for our guest to know the wineries, Gerten said. You get a featured item with a featured wine. The staff at all the wineries, enjoy the chance to share their favorite vintages and talk with their visitors. Its a great way for oenophiles to see exactly where and how their favorite wines come into being. We look forward to these events, Gerten said. We get so many people from all over. Its a lot of fun. Wineries along the trail will offer a pouring of one of their wines to complement picnic-related food provided by a local chef or restaurant. Also included with the $30 ticket price is a recipe card. Visitors can focus on just a few of the wineries or visit all of them over the two days. Gertens tip for those only able to travel the Wine Trail one day out of the weekend is to pick Sunday. Saturdays, according to Gerten, are busy while Sundays are more relaxed with fewer visitors. For more information on either Pioneer Wine Trail tour, visit pioneerwinetrail.com or call 517.592.4663 or 517.531.3080.
Blackbox Series
By Rebecca Peach
Entertainment heats up at the Tecumseh Center for the Arts this summer with a great line-up of performances in the TCAs Black Box Summer Series. Highlighting talented artists from across Michigan, the series offers diverse genres of music from R&B, folk-country, bluegrass, swing jazz and classic pop. The 7 p.m. evening concerts are the fourth Thursday of June, July and August, and are held indoors in the cool comfort of the Tecumseh Center for the Arts. Opening the TCA Black Box Summer series on Thursday, June 27, is the versatile band, All Directions featuring an evening of funk, jazz, and R&B when this powerhouse of a quintet takes the stage. All Directions
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features a few local Tecumseh faces - come out and get a groove on! As the summer heats up, The Crane Wives, a cool group, brings its great sound to Tecumseh on Thursday, July 25. From Grand Rapids, The Crane Wives is an indie-folk group that blends their voices in three-part harmonies, while creating organic, accessible, and innovative music. The band features original music, from quiet ballads to danceable grooves.
Rounding out the Black Box Summer series on Thursday, August 22 will be Lindsay Lou and The Flatbellys. This lively group features fantastic roots music from Americas Third Coast, Michigan! Swing jazz, progressive bluegrass, crisp vocals, and plenty of clever songwriting, the band's throwback sound weaves musical magic. Doors to the TCA lobby open before each performance at 6 p.m. with the bands taking the stage at 7 p.m. for all summer time concerts. A variety of refreshments, including beer and wine, will be offered and may be taken into the theater or patrons may listen to the concert from the lobby-lounge area. Late arrivals will be seated for Black Box Series performances, but dont miss a minute of the great shows. TCA Black Box Summer Series tickets are $10 per show, or all three shows for $25. Tickets may be ordered at the Tecumseh Center for the Arts ticket office, 400 N. Maumee St. Tecumseh, by phone at 517.423.6617, or online at theTCA.org. For more info on each performance group, check the TCA website or follow TCA on Facebook or Twitter. Make TCA Black Box Summer Series part of summer fun.
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RECREATION
By Kerry Hamilton Smith
floating down the River Raisin in a canoe or kayak. You hear nothing but the happy twill of a rose-breasted grosbeak, the rustling of the leaves of giant cottonwoods and red oaks, and the sound of the river trickling over mossy rocks and fallen tree limbs. In the distance, you spot a tangle of grape vines so massive and intertwined in the canopy above, that it could easily bear your weight. Then you begin to think back to what it must have been like for the Native Americans who relied so heavily on this river for food, communication and shelter. So important was the river so spiritually sacred that among its banks in certain areas are burial mounds forever keeping concealed the remains of those within. These are the images Bill Viers and Wally Pike have been enjoying for decades. Theyd like you to be able to enjoy the same sights and sounds as well, and theyve been doing their best to make it easier for you to do.
Bill has been paddling the Raisin since he was nine years old. His grandfather had two canoes which were damaged in the 1965 Palm Sunday tornado. While it took about two years to repair, he gave it to Bill and his brother, Randy. It was all downhill or rather, down river from there. Our parents would drop us off at the Community Center and wed float down the river to our house in Holloway, Viers remembered. My grandfather was a member of the Audubon Society where he learned that birds wont cross over Lake Erie when they migrate. Instead they use the River Raisin as a migratory route, said Viers. In the late winter or early spring when the ground is frozen, the river isnt so you see all kinds of birds. The different species of birds Ive seen is amazing. In 1974, Viers and friend John Silberhorn entered the Tecumseh Sesquicentennial Canoe Race and won by a large margin. From there, other friends joined the Viers brothers on the river including Bill Steel, Dave Bohannon, Joe Castorena, Richard Cangley, Joe Brooks, Scott Kampmueller , and Don Hull, just to name just a few. Ive been doing this since the early 80s. I consider
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myself the newcomer of the group, Pike laughed. In an effort to share information with others who may not be able to float down the river, Pike enjoys presenting educational programs about the river which includes photos hes taken and facts hes collected. According to Ripleys Believe It Or Not, the River Raisin is considered the worlds most crooked river, said Pike. According to Pike, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) is starting to remove dams beginning with Monroe to try to return the river to its original state. He said the MDNR also stocks the river with fish. The River Raisin Watershed Council, with a mission to protect the river, has a new board and new goals. Part of those goals, Pike said, is to clean out the river and monitor its chemistry. Thanks, in part, to the council, the river is much less polluted now than it was in the past because factories arent allowed to dump their wastewater, among other precautions, Pike said. Pike uses facts in his presentations from a 1998
study performed by the MDNR. In 1998, the river contained 84 species of fish, 47 amphibians/reptiles and 216 different types of insects from Monroe to Norville. You see stuff on the river youll never see any other way, Viers said. Regardless of how quiet you try to be while walking through the woods, you still make noise. Thats not the case with paddling. Youre stealthier. You sneak up on things. I remember one trip, we came up on five mink in one hour. We stopped and watched them fish and play. Its always fun to see a black mink. They get mad at us. They chirp at you youre in their territory, Pike said. The river is never the same. The water level changes or the seasons change. I love that part. People ask, dont you get bored? Viers said. I dont get boredever. I enjoy the river. The only thing out there is nature. Its stress relief and good exercise, Pike said. Viers and Pike agree that seeing a bald eagle is always exhilarating. At least one eagle nest is located on the river. Ever mindful of the rivers ecology, the group is careful not to disturb or harass nests or wildlife. Often on a float down the river, they will assess what needs to be cleared and bring the necessary equipment on the next float to make a path just big enough for them to sneak through. Viers, who earned a degree in horticulture from Michigan State University, has learned a lot about how to
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clean up the river from his educational experience, his time on the river, and his camaraderie with professionals whose job it is to clean rivers throughout the state. The biggest pollutant in the river is dirt, said Viers. Well put five or six trees into a washout to control the erosion. We take the limbs off trees so nothing can snag on it. It can freely go downstream and land wherever, providing habitat for fish and wildlife. Weve been cleaning up the river for 30 years. We literally have thousands and thousands of hours clearing out the river. We bring in loppers, chain saws, quads, wenches, and wheel barrows. You put on your boots and you know youre going to get wet, Viers said. A few years ago the ice storm knocked down a 100 foot tall cottonwood. It took two years to make it passable. One of the unique things about Tecumseh incredibly unique is that you can put in at the Community Center on Globe Mill Pond, float down the mill race to Standish Pond, portage the dam, put back in on the main branch, and end up back at the Community Center by the tennis courts, Viers said. I dont know another place where you can float for an hour-and-a-half and end up in virtually the same spot. Thats so cool. Two years ago Viers and a crew of 16-18 people put on their boots and bug spray, borrowed the Gator from the City of Tecumsehs Brookside Cemetery, brought chainsaws, ropes and wheel barrows and
cleared that loop, making it easy to traverse. Take a picnic and enjoy yourself; youre going to see amazing things. According to the Tecumseh Herald the Tecumseh City Council granted permission to City Manager Kevin Welch to pursue a lease agreement with Tecumseh Paddling Company (TPC), owned by Mark and Jennifer Johnson, for rental of space for a canoe and kayak livery at the Tecumseh Community Center. The space would be in an unimproved section of the buildings lower level. If all goes as planned, canoes and kayaks will be available for rent from TPC, perhaps by the time you read this. Pike said there are other canoe and kayak liveries in the area including one in Manchester on Sharon Hollow Road and one in Dundee. Those who already have a kayak or canoe and want a different route can put in at Tate Park in Clinton where there are two different ramps. You can float to Staib Road just north of Tecumseh or you can float all the way to Red Mill Pond, but Pike cautions its hard paddling across the pond.
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on land. Spot vehicles at the end of the trip with dry clothes and extra supplies in case they are needed. He made the mistake once of breaking off from the main group and then he dumped his canoe in icy water. I learned from experience that you dont want to go off by yourself, he said. You never know what could happen. Ill never do that again. Other necessary items include:
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to purchase a canoe or kayak, Viers said there are literally thousands of options. He suggests trying different styles to see which one works best. There are light-weight Kevlar boats that will cost $3000 and weigh only 20 pounds. There are older aluminum models that dent easily but are less expensive. There are composite boats that are durable and lightweight. You can get into this sport so inexpensively. Its the fastest growing sport in America, said Viers. Viers recommends considering the stability of the watercraft along with Will it be going through white water or appropriate questions to get the perfect boat.
if it tips or make it easier to portage. Another good item is a dry bag to store camera/ valuables in case the canoe/kayak tips and a carabineer to attach the bag to the line on the boat.
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eople who love horses sometimes wonder Jackie partnered with Belmont Hill, also known as Captain, who is a 15-year-old what the animals think about when they off-the-track thoroughbred. Rachel worked with Wapitis Ace, also known as Star, a are interacting with one another, running 23-year-old Appaloosa, and Megan, a Tecumseh Middle School student, brought around the pasture, bobbing their heads, her own 10-year-old Quarter horse, Tasha. I think this has really changed my nuzzling neck to neck. life, said Megan, 12, who was invited to take lessons with the women when she What if you could think like a horse? Would was nine. I never really thought I could become a best friend to a horse, but I love it help better understand a horses nature? Tasha more than anything. Some believe it would. Thats exactly what some Megan said the women in the group have influenced and helped her. At school, Tecumseh women are learning to do as they practice Ive had trouble with friends, she said. But when I come here, I forget everything natural horsemanship with their horses. else. Its like therapy, said Jackie, who added that not only do they get together Jackie Yeary, Amy Harrison, Rachel Jacobs and as friends, they do it to improve their horsemanship. And its been amazing to Megan Knepper recently gathered at Amys house watch Megans confidence grow. to demonstrate techniques they have learned to To begin the session, the women went into the arena where their horses had use with their horses, whom they call partners. been grazing near a log, some orange cones and an open trailer. The women have met weekly for a couple of years, Natural horsemanship basically consists of playing games based on how and sometimes others join them. They have studied the horses communicate with each other, so you basically start out learning to the Parelli Natural Horsemanship method, along communicate with a horse, said Jackie. Using tools such as a wand they call with attendance at workshops such as at Synchrony a carrot stick, the women begin to get their horses attention as they slowly Farms in Saline. In the winter time, they get together approach them. We never chase our horses, said Amy. Eventually, the horses and watch videos on came to each of them and began to go through exercises such the subject. Natural as stepping over the log and entering and exiting the trailer. horsemanship focuses on They are not riding the horses as they do this. In the horse Natural horsemanship partnering with a horse world, trailer loading causes a lot of anxieties, said Amy. We focuses on partnering and communicating with have to understand its hard for an animal to get into a little box. with a horse and them the same way they Its against their nature. By working together, they learn to do it communicate with each willingly and stay calm. Its an achievement for them to find safety communicating with other, said Rachel, who in the action when everything in their being is telling them to be them the same way already has an affinity afraid. they communicate for animals since she is Rachel has had fewer years of experience, but she said that with each other employed at Companion can be a good thing as shes not had to unlearn bad behaviors Animal Clinic in Tecumseh, as she adapts to natural horsemanship methods. The horses as is Jackie. look to us for leadership, and to say, its okay, she said. The women can name Sometimes you can see their questions through hesitation or a western experts who have passed their knowledge look in their eyes and we help them through that. The horses may also hold their on to willing participants. The way that they learned breath or look like they are in a trance, and natural horsemanship helps people to about it is through observing horses in the wild and recognize the signs. how they communicated with each other, said Amy, Jackie said what it really does is provide a solid foundation for safety. This has who is a teacher at Tecumseh Middle School. We taught us how to be safe, and you stay safe by being able to read your horse, first became involved because Jackie and I both had Jackie said. This gives us the skills and tools to do that as we begin to understand horses that we didnt understand, and we wanted to why the horse is doing what he does. Youre showing the horse you really can be build a relationship with our horses. Its every little a leader and leaders are really important to horses. As soon as they get that you girls dream to have a relationship with a horse. understand them while communicating with them, its amazing. During the May 16 session, Amy was working with Just as people have differing personalities, the horses are said to have Bentley, a six-year-old Belgian Paint Cross, while Horsenalities, the women said, just as people can be introverts or extroverts.
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The Parelli program recognizes four Horsenalities that a horse can exhibit: left brain extrovert, left brain introvert, right brain extrovert, and right brain introvert. The key is to identify the horses primary response to a situation and then find corresponding strategies that will help the horse learn to the best of its ability. Horses already get it and know how to be a horse, said Amy. We have to get it, too. As you get better with your skills and tools and communication goals, you can then start asking your horse to do more, Jackie said. In the arena, the women play a series of games with their horses, including an exploration game called, Touch It, where the horse is encouraged to check things out. Rachel said such an activity helped Captain deal with his terror of a tarp as he was slowly exposed to one. They progress to games on the horses backs, and even ride bareback. Instead of pulling back with two reins, which is the traditional way, they use one rein, which turns the animals head and changes handling dynamics. There are even liberty games where ropes are not used at all, and partner response is utilized. Looking at natural horsemanship, the women said there were some common themes: it builds a relationship and partnership and horses get to use their brains. It puts safety first, and participants learn to read the horse and know whats going to happen before it happens. It teaches you not to blame the horse when things get messed up. It means putting pressure on slowly and taking it away quickly so the horse understands the message. It means understanding the horses need and accepting the slightest try. It means having fun with horses. It means thinking like the horse. The best part is the emotional connection, said Rachel. That and the amazing feeling that at the end of the day, after all the tasks we do together, my horse still wants to be by my side. Jackie sums it up: Its something that makes you feel really good in your heart to know that you and the horse did it together. To learn more about the Parelli Program, visit www.parelli.com. For those who are interested in lessons and advancing their horsemanship, visit www.synchronyfarm.com.
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OUTDOOR
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a brick paver patio, the outdoor living options perfect smores to a fully tricked out kitchen and living area, brick patios offer long-lasting, low maintenance ways to spend more time enjoying the Michigan summer outdoors. The key to a beautiful outdoor living space is quality materials and experienced craftsmanship. Kevin Graves of Hampshire Farm Landscaping and Mike Andrews of Michael Andrews Concrete know their way around the creation of outdoor living oases, and are located right here in Tecumseh. The key to a beautiful outdoor living space is quality materials and experienced craftsmanship. Kevin Graves of Hampshire Farm Landscaping and Mike Andrews of Michael Andrews Concrete know their way around the creation of outdoor living oases,and are located right here in Tecumseh.
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said Mike. Those are definitely becoming more and more popular. The opportunities for outdoor living spaces are only restricted by the imagination of the homeowner. You can do island spaces for sitting. You can do refrigerators, Kevin said. You can even bring hot and cold running water. Its really a great extension of your indoor space, said Mike. One of the most appealing aspects of using brick for patios is how little upkeep is required. Wood decks need to be stained regularly for longer life, and still may last only 15 years, while brick pavers correctly installed can last for the life of the home. Wood today is such an inferior product to brick pavers, Kevin said. They are a lower maintenance item if you will. Brick pavers are also versatile in color and design, and can match any home perfectly. There are so many stamps made to emulate what a natural stone would look like, Mike said. Theyre able to get that same look of natural material at a lower cost. Its a neat option to have. Theres a wide variety of inlays that can be done with pavers, Kevin said. The possibilities are endless for a color scheme. Both Hampshire Farm Landscaping and Michael Andrews Concrete work with Fendt Building Supply in Ann Arbor. We try to use as much Michigan based
products as we can, explained Kevin. Thats always a good thing for the Michigan economy. When deciding what look to use in an outdoor living area, according to Mike, stamped concrete is good for a person who wants a textured look, and pavers are used for textures and as borders. As a do-it-yourself project, outdoor spaces are not difficult to create. Its important to remember that the lifetime of a brick patio does depend on proper installation, and companies like Hampshire Farm Landscaping and Michael Andrews Concrete have access to equipment that can make a difference in both time and correctly installed pavers. Anything we install is going to be installed correctly, Mike said. The amount of time required for installation varies according to the complexity of the project. Firepits can be installed in just a couple hours. Most of our patio projects are within a day or two, said Mike. Kevin and Mike agreed that an outdoor kitchen installation can take about a week. Kevin said the proper appliances are the key to a stellar outdoor kitchen. They want to be sure they use an all marinegrade stainless steel product, he explained. I always say its a lifetime purchase. Working with a landscape designer can make all the difference in creating the right outdoor space. Designers are skilled at incorporating a new outdoor space into existing landscaping. All it takes is a visit to hampshirefarmlandscaping. net or mandrewsconcrete.com to start dreaming of a new home addition with no walls or roof to block summer breezes and the sunshine. Transforming a yard into an oasis requires only a phone call. Mike can be reached at 517.431.2091. Call Kevin at 517.424.1400.
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1/2 cup olive oil 1 large eggplant, cut in 12 slices (1/3-inch thick) 3 medium zucchinis, cut in 24 slices (1/4-inch thick) 3 large tomatoes, cut in 6 slices (1/3-inch thick) 3 medium red onions, cut in 12 slices (1/3-inch thick) 3/4 cup ricotta cheese 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped 1/2 lb. mozzarella cheese, sliced 1/4-inch thick 6 sprigs fresh rosemary Brush vegetables with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and grill slowly until tender, turning once. Transfer the vegetables to a tray, arranging them in a single layer, and cover tightly with plastic wrap. The vegetables may be grilled a day in advance, and refrigerated after cooling. Bring the vegetables back to room temperature before proceeding. Stir together the ricotta, thyme, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Place one slice of eggplant on a lightly oiled grill sheet or foil pan. Spread 1 tablespoon of the ricotta mixture over the eggplant. Cover with 2 slices of zucchini, 1 slice of onion, 1 slice of mozzarella, 1 slice of tomato, and 2 slices of zucchini. Spread 1 tablespoon of the ricotta mixture over the onion, and top with another slice of eggplant. Repeat this procedure with the remaining vegetables to make 5 more stacks.Heat for about 10 minutes on low, or until mozzarella is melted.
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ce cream and frozen treats always taste better in the heat of the summer months. Refreshingly cool and delightfully easy to enjoy, ice cream puts a smile on faces. Ice cream has been around for centuries, and the pairing of ice or snow and fruit goes back as far as 400 BC. Frozen treats can be a perfect finish to a great meal or they can serve as a main course treat or snack any time of day. Downtown Tecumseh food establishments have taken the art of the frozen desserts to a higher level. Evans Street Station, Tecumsehs fine dining restaurant, has been offering its premium made on site ice creams, sorbets and sherbets since the restaurant opened. Evans Street Stations iced treat flavors are ever changing and often feature fresh fruits of the season. The warm summer weather brings great taste treats such as melon pineapple sorbet, chocolate coconut ice cream, blackberry-white chocolate, and a fantastic pink-lemonade pomegranate sorbet that is so very refreshing alone or as a finishing touch to a delightful meal. Evans Street Stations ice creams, sherbet and sorbets are rich and flavorful and are made from scratch by ESSs talented chefs and staff. Bob Maniaci, Evans Street Station Manager said his all-time favorite flavor is dark chocolate with bacon ice cream. Its often one of our winter time flavor treats Maniaci said. Pairing the salty with the sweet is delicious. Maniaci extended a warm invitation for all to stop by and enjoy Evans Street Stations ice cream, sorbet and sherbets. Ice cream is perfect to finish off a meal or enjoy a dessert on our outdoor patio, he said. Evans Street Station is located at 110 S. Evans Street, with seating hours daily from 11:30 a.m. to
9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 11:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Spotted Cow ice cream parlor of Adrian expanded its operations by opening a Spotted Cow in the former location of the ice cream parlor, The Chocolate Vault. Tecumseh Spotted Cow is located in the circa 1849 Union Block building at 110 W. Chicago Boulevard. The building was once home to the Lilly State Bank, and the old bank vault and marble teller counters are still in use today, adding to the charm. The Spotted Cow is a perfect ice cream parlor offering all the best tasty treats. The malts are outstanding and the ice cream is light and tasty. The Spotted Cow in Adrian has, for many years been named the best ice cream parlor in Lenawee County. Spotted Cow is open daily 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and inside seating is available. The Dog House restaurant at 107 E. Chicago Blvd., just two doors over from the Wild Iris, offers a great menu for lunch and dinner, and their dessert offerings include a wide range of premium hand packed classic ice cream treats. Owners Kathi and Tom Carey opened the eatery over a year ago, and offer outstanding specialty hot dogs, salads, sandwiches, and great desserts. The Careys have taken the root beer float to new extremes offering float flavors and toppings
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of choice including chopped peanuts, crushed Oreos, M&Ms, sprinkles and more. One of the Dog Houses most popular desserts is the Jumbo Peanut Butter cupcake dressed with a side of Moose Tracks peanut butter ice cream. Wow! What flavor! Kathi said this is a local favorite and she has customers stopping by at all hours for the tasty treat. Its been a wonderful combination, Kathi said. We paired up our fresh baked goods with ice cream flavors for a unique taste treat. Her jumbo cupcakes, fresh made on site, come in a variety of flavors, some with a surprise creamy filling in the center. Hot fudge brownie bites are also high on the list of local favorites as are the ice cream sundaes. The Dog House restaurant offers dine in or pack it to go. They, too, have outdoor seating at front and rear entrances. The Dog House is open daily 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sunday 11a.m. to 7 p.m. The Boulevard Market at 102 E. Chicago Blvd, Tecumseh might not be a spot youd expect to find fantastic frozen treats. But it is, and seven days a week!
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The Boulevard Market features hand-cut artisan cheese, craft beers, wines and specialty foods. Shop owners Erika and John Aylward also produce Peppalo Chocolates, a bean-to-bar chocolate created using Sicilian chocolate making techniques. Early this year, the Aylwards partnered their delectable chocolate with Zingermans Creamery of Ann Arbor. Zingermans makes gelato, a frozen treat, which includes Aylward Peppalo chocolate in the frozen custard type dessert. The marriage of these two products created a funky- tasting iced treat that has a wonderful sweet salty combination. Two flavors of Zingermans Creamy gelatos are offered at The Boulevard Market, Stone Ground & Salted, a rich roadhouse vanilla with swirls of caramel and chunks of Peppalos sea salt chocolate, and Stone Ground and Smoked, which pairs dark chocolate gelato with smoked almonds and smoked Peppalo chocolate. The taste is a perfect balance of smoked and sweet flavor. Both come in ready-to-go pint sizes. Although The Boulevard Market doesnt offer seating, the pint-sized gelatos are perfect to take home or enjoy immediately. Spoons and napkins are provided at no charge. Erika believes Zingermans gelatos and Peppalos chocolates are a marriage of flavors. She invited all to watch for a Zingermans Gelato tasting event to be held at the Boulevard Market sometime in July. Its a great opportunity to partner up with local food producers to create a unique local product, Erika said. Weve enjoyed the process completely. Make time this summer to try all the great frozen tastes offered in downtown Tecumseh, and make some taste buds happy.
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any believe eyes are the window to all emotions and even to its soul. Clinton artist Lisa Schwind captures the emotion of every animal to create the same emotion in the observer. Thats what I draw first the eyes, Lisa said of her main artistic inspiration. After recently leaving a full-time job in marketing and trade shows, Lisa has been able to return to her art. Without the grind of an office, Lisa can spend time reflecting and enjoy two things she loves the most, drawing and dogs. Her two Brittany Spaniels, Deacon and Maggie, keep Lisa company on her artistic journey. I quit my job because I felt like all I was doing was existing to pay the bills, she said. I wanted to start living and to make a difference. I want to do what I love. Her return to drawing started back in 2011 when she saw an advertisement featuring a dog that captured her imagination. Lisa decided she had to draw the dog, and that was her first step towards dog portraiture. Dogs were a perfect inspiration for her. I love dogs, Lisa said. Ive been involved in lots of rescues. She has always been a devoted dog owner, providing a home to nine dogs in her adult life, while fostering many more. Through volunteer work for the American Brittany Rescue, Lisa is able to reach out to dogs in need, and gives 10 percent of every art commission in the buyers name to the rescue organization of the buyers choice. Its part of her commitment to making a difference. We always had pets when I was growing up, said Lisa. Artistic talent also runs in the family. Lisas parents both retired early to pursue their art her mother is a quilter and her father carves wooden birds.
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When she started her portraits in 2011, Lisa used watercolor as her medium of choice, but after working with watercolor pencils, she switched. The pencils give her more control in her drawing. She also works with graphite, enjoying the ease of gradation and the texture found in black and white portraiture. Look closely at Lisas color drawings and see how she actually incorporates a wide variety of colors outside the normal shades associated with dogs to achieve depth and resonance. Her favorite color is purple and often this shade will find its way into many of I wanted to her canine portraits. start living Like many modern artists, Lisa can be and to make found on social media, giving her the chance to interact with art and dog lovers alike. Lisas a difference. blog is lschwinddogportraits.wordpress.com and I want to do fans can also interact with Lisa on her Facebook page (LSchwind2) or follow her on Twitter (Lisa what I love. Schwind). My goal is to put up a website, she said of her future presence online. This summer Lisa will be part of the Ann Arbor Pet Fest, Aug. 10 and 11, on the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, Ann Arbor-Saline Road in Ann Arbor. Ill be drawing onsite, Lisa said. She is excited about the opportunity to meet people, draw and bring attention to the animals who truly need help. Ive always worn my heart on my sleeve, Lisa said with a smile. Now she puts her heart into every portrait she draws.
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ecumseh is a city that is proud of its municipal amenities and populated with voters willing to support them with tax dollars. At least a sufficient majority. Witness the recent overwhelming endorsement of the district library, which was once again underwritten with a millage renewal, plus supplemental millage. But it wasnt that long ago that the community pool, another civic jewel, was in jeopardy. Once again, a dedicated citizens group solidified behind a campaign to pump up enthusiasm behind a millage proposal to preserve the pool, an institution that contributes immeasurably to what makes the city a magnet for new residents. The process of organizing a grassroots base is something that goes on behind the scenes, long before the millage proposal goes to the voters. In the case of the Tecumseh Community Pool, the organization for its preservation shifted into high gear when the financial crisis came to a head in July of 2011 with the announcement by the school district, which was given responsibility for the pool attached to the middle school with the implementation of Proposal A in 1994, announced that it could no longer shoulder the burden of its operation. The pool had remained an integral part of both the school athletic program and resident recreation since it was constructed, and a core group of concerned citizens, including Michelle Spears, David Greene, Danielle Ward, and Joan Waite decided to form Friends of the
Tecumseh Community Pool (FTCP) and begin the push for the millage needed to keep the pool open. The school board had found it impossible to support the pool at the expense of educational programs. There were many repairs needed and aging equipment to replace, but FTCP was undaunted by these obstacles and began a campaign to promote the passage of a .25 mill levy that was deemed to be the amount appropriate for pool maintenance. We really began organizing in earnest two summers ago, said FTCP President Danielle Ward. We knew immediately that the situation was critical. Due to what they [the school board] said was fiscal reality, they told me that my job was over and the pool would be closing, said Sarah Eubanks, the pools director. We realized that it had to be saved, not because of my job, but because of the importance of the programs that we would be losing. We wanted to save the Tigersharks, the competitive swim program, the water aerobics, and continue to have a pool where we can teach kids to swim. Eubanks said that all of the swimming programs are intertwined and that the pool is as important to the community in general as it was for the school programs. Each program builds on the next, she said. Kids take swimming lessons, join Tigersharks, eventually become lifeguards, and before
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you know it, they have come full circle and are teaching beginners to swim. Ask any of the early birds, adults who come in for their morning workout in the pool or senior aerobics participants, and they will tell you that the socializing that they do at the pool is just as important to them as the exercise they get. Ward said that many people contributed to the successful campaign to save the pool, but said that Tecumseh attorney Chuck Gross deserves a large share of the credit for the early organization of FTCP. He helped us with the legal nuts and bolts, said Ward. He knew immediately that we would need to create an L.L.C. [limited liability corporation] and become a nonprofit 501 (c) 3, so he helped us with those. It helped that he is a loyal pool patron, she said. The process of getting all of the legal ducks in a row took a year but the pool election was finally set for Feb. 28, 2012. In the meantime, the diehard pool supporters, besides those already mentioned, began to do what they could to repair and restore the pool as much as possible, mainly through elbow grease and privately purchased paint. An ad hoc board, a pre-board as Ward described it, began to think about what would be required if the millage passed. The pre-board included Don McCallum, Brandi Moore, Rochelle Adams, Steve Linn, and Pat Forsyth. We got busy and painted and scrubbed to make the pool look as good as we could with our limited resources, said Ward. Before the millage vote, the FTCP invited the community in for an open house and a free swim to remind everyone what they would be losing if the levy was turned down. Brandi Moore, who is now a member of the recently formed official board, said that the pool is on solid footing now, but the FTCP has not given up on its fundraising efforts. We recently purchased record boards for the walls, she said. They cost $3,000 and all of that money was from fundraisers, no public funds were spent on them. Weve been doing everything from bottle drives to offering casino trips to raise money. The record boards show the current times for the fastest swims at each level of participation. Were doing pretty well compared to where we started, said Ward. Our treasury began with $200. We recently bought T-shirts for all the swimmers, but wed like to get to the point where we can offer scholarships.
One thing that the ad hoc board was emphatic about at the time that the millage was approved was expressing gratitude to the community for supporting the pool. The voters kept a valuable asset, said Eubanks. Learning to swim is such an important part of a childs education. Its a life skill that will stay with them their whole life, and maybe even save their life. The FTCP is not resting on its laurels after the successful campaign to save the pool. The group has sponsored pool events to attract new patrons, such as the recent Faster, Fitter event that brought in two Olympic gold medal winners to conduct swimming clinics at the pool. Olympians Claire Donahue and Peter Vanderkaay both earned gold in London last year and spent a day in Tecumseh teaching, coaching, and signing autographs. They each brought their actual gold medals and posed for pictures with the young students. I really enjoy helping young swimmers with their skills, said Donahue. One of the things I will be emphasizing is goalsetting. Skills are important, but having a specific objective is just as important. The board plans more special attractions in the future and, in the meantime, it has kept its own objective in sightmaintaining a pleasant and popular place for people of all ages to enjoy water sports and exercise. Learn more at the groups website, www.ftcp.org. The pool board meets the second Sunday of each month at 7 p.m. in one or the other of the classrooms adjacent to the pool. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.
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Tecumseh Farmers Market Saturdays 8am Noon. Produce, Baked Goods, Eggs, Herbs, Veggie Plants, Crafts, Jewelry. Spacious Parking, Family Friendly. Corner of Russell & Maumee. Adrian Farmers Markets Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers, Crafts & FUN! May October. Every Wednesday:10am-4pm, Every Saturday: 8am-Noon. Toledo Street Parking Lot, Downtown Adrian Blissfield Farmers Market Fruits, Veggies, Flowers & Crafts. May October. Every Tuesday: 8am - 1pm. Parking Lot behind Frosty Boy, 325 W. Adrian St. (US-223) 517.447.3028 Madison Farmers Market Fruits, Veggies, Crafts & More. May October. Every Saturday: 8am-Noon. Kohls Parking Lot, Corner US-223 x Treat Hwy., Adrian, MI Blissfields Unique Farmers Market Tuesday Nights at the House. 4-7pm. Locally grown & produced items sold by farmers, craftspeople, and artists. Hathaway House Restaurant Parking Lot, US-223, Blissfield, MI 517.486.2141. Walker Tavern Farmers Market in the Irish Hills Fresh Produce, Baked Goods & Craft Vendors! May 30 - September 26 (no market on NASCAR weekends) Every Sunday, 10am - 2pm. Corner US-12 & M-50, Cambridge Junction (Irish Hills of Lenawee County) 517.467.7663 or 517.467.7793. Auctions a month at 1pm. DS Auction Service & Antiques. 517.424.SOLD.
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IN AND AROUND TOWN

JUNE 22 Canoe & Kayak Races at Globe Mill Pond 9am. Tecumseh Parks & Recreation 517.423.5602 JUNE 23 Annual Chamber Golf Outing Fundraiser 8am. Raisin Valley Golf Club.Tecumseh Area Chamber of Commerce 517.423.3740 JUNE 27 Musgrove Evans Award Dinner 6:30pm. Honoring this years recipients, Tom & Jeanette Meyer. Masonic Lodge. Tecumseh Area Chamber of Commerce 517.423.3740 JUNE 29 Trains, Trucks & More! Noon - 6pm. Engine Rides. Donations Only 806 S. Evans, Tecumseh. southernmichiganrailroad.com or 517.456.7677 JUNE 29 Phoenix Theory 4-8pm. Live entertainment outside at Cafe at the Creek, overlooking the vineyards. Cherry Creek Winery & Vineyard 517.592.4663 or www.cherrycreekwine. com JUNE 30 Cooking Class with Chef Alan 5pm. Four dishes, recipes and knowledge to apply in your own kitchen. Registration: Evans Street Station, Tecumseh. 517.424.5555 or evanstreetstation.com
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JULY 1 Adrian Street Cruisers 5-8pm. Free Admission Music Food Trophies 50/50 Drawing Gas Cards. Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, & Rat Rods. Adrian Mall 223 entrance 517.403.6353 or 517.263.7455 JULY 2 - 6 Manchester Community Fair Alumni Memorial Field.manchesterfair.org or 734.428.8283 (during fair week only) JULY 3 Manchester Fireworks Carr Park. 734.428.8572 or www.manchestermensclub.com JULY 3 Preschool Series 10-11:30am. Ages 2-7. Explore through songs and crafts. Fish, spiders, seeds, leaves, turkeys, and natures gifts. Adults must attend. Registration Hidden Lake Gardens (M-50) Tipton, 517.431.9148 JULY 4 Brooklyn 4th of July Fireworks Dusk. Columbia Middle School Football Field, Brooklyn JULY 5 Devils and Rounds Lake Fireworks Display Dusk. The Sand Bar on Devils Lake in Manitou Beach
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JUNE 21-22 Mayfly Music Festival Friday Music, concessions, carnival bingo, Trash and Treasure sale. Shirley Massengill 734.529.5267 The Old Mill Museum, Dundee. 734.529.8596. JUNE 21 & 22 Friends of Tecumseh Schools Orchestra 7th Annual Yard Sale June 21 9am - 5pm & June 22 9am - 3pm. 301 North Union Street...all proceeds go to future projects for the TSO. 517. 423.4148 JUNE 22 Discover the Irish Hills! 9am-Noon. Stewardship Tour of Historic Site. Walker Tavern US-12 x M-50 Cambridge Township, 517.467.4401 38
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JULY 6 Big Foot Bob & The Toe Tappers 4-8pm. Live entertainment outside at Cafe at the Creek, overlooking the vineyards. Cherry Creek Winery & Vineyard 517.592.4663 or www.cherrycreekwine.com JULY 6-7 Devils Lake SummerFest Pontoon Boat Cruise, Sandbar Volleyball Tournament & Floating Corn Hole! Trophies, Cash Prizes, & Fun! Devils Lake & Round Lake Mens Club. 517.673.4699 JULY 9 Nature Photography 7-9pm. Mike Dickie presents amazing nature photos. Knowledge of birds of this region and photography tips. Registration Hidden Lake Gardens (M-50) Tipton, 517.431.9148 or hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu JULY 10-13 30th Annual River Raisin Festival - Magical History Tour! Entertainment, Childrens Activities, Carnival, Miss River Raisin Pageant. Parade, Car & Bike Show, Truck Pulls, Fireworks. Bachmayer & Ellis Parks, Blissfield. 517.486.2400 JULY 11 Summer Reading Craft and Story Time 1:30pm. Children will hear a story and do a craft. Clinton Township Public Library www.clinton.lib.mi.us or 517.456.4141 JULY 11TH Tigers vs. White Sox 1:08pm. St. Elizabeths Youth Group to see Tigers vs. White Sox. Heather Marsh, to register, 517.423.2447 ext. 6 JULY 11 Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights Stroll downtown Chelsea, shop unique stores, local & nationally recognized musicians on ten stages. www. chelseafestivals.com JULY 12 Music on the Patio 2nd Fridays 7-10pm. Unwind on the patio over terrific seasonal drinks, delicious summer plates. Evans Street Station, Tecumseh. 517.424.5555 or evanstreetstation.com JULY 12-13 Saline Celtic Festival Millpond Park, Saline. www.salineceltic.org JULY 12 &13 Blissfield River Raisin Festival Ellis and Bachmayer Parks, Blissfield JULY 12-21 The Bikinis The Jersey Girls, Summer of 1964, these girls got their name, winning the Belmar Beach Talent Contest wearing their bikinis! Croswell Opera House, 517.264.SHOW or www. croswell.org JULY 13 Second Saturday Sunrise Series Sunrise and breakfast treats! 755 acres with woodland creatures as the day begins. Registration Hidden Lake Gardens (M-50) Tipton, 517.431.9148 or hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu JULY 13 Saturday Train Trips Travel the beautiful countryside. Depart Clinton 11am or 2pm. Depart Tecumseh 12:30pm. southernmichiganrailroad.com or 517.456.7677 JULY 13 4 Person Charity Golf Scramble 9am shotgun start. Support Makenzie Greer, Raisin Valley Golf Club, Tecumseh. To enter call Theresa at 734.320.6476 or Marilyn at 517.902.6756 JULY 13 Show Car Nationals 100+ classic cars. Breakfast 7am, Classic Cars, Arts & Crafts, Kids Games. Pre-View: Downtown Onsted Fri 6-9pm Michigan International Speedway. Tunnel off Brooklyn Highway. 517.467.4388 JULY 13 Christmas in July 10am 3pm. Have a cup of hot cocoa and decorate a Christmas cookie. Pre-registration required. Walker Tavern, Brooklyn. www.michigan.gov/walkertavern JULY 13 Airtight 4-8pm. Live entertainment outside at Cafe at the Creek, overlooking the vineyards. Cherry Creek Winery & Vineyard 517.592.4663 or www.cherrycreekwine.com JULY 13 5th Annual Splash & Dash Youth Triathlon. 8:30am. YMCA of Lenawee County Youth Scholarship Fund. Riverside Park & Bohn Pool (631 S. McKenzie St.) Bohn Pool FREE swimming after race. Adrian Parks & Rec 517.264.4872 JULY 14 Walker Wheels vs. Historic Fort Wayne Early Risers 2pm. See a game of vintage "base ball." Walker Tavern, Brooklyn. www.michigan.gov/ walkertavern JULY 15 Adrian Street Cruisers 5-8pm. Free Admission Music Food Trophies 50/50 Drawing Gas Cards. Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, & Rat Rods. Adrian Mall at 223 517.403.6353 or 517.263.7455 40
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Cupolas
Story by Mary Kay McPartlin Photos by Mickey Alvarado
There is nothing like a cupola perched sturdily on the top of a house to inspire romantic dreams and a special 360-degree view of, if not the whole world, at least part of it. Wives and lovers of seafarers used the cupola to watch for their mens return. Sometimes the lovesick would guide those sailors home by placing candles in the windows. Cupolas come in sizes big and small, simple and ornate. Local architects featured designs from the Greek Revival, Italianate, Victorian and Modern eras. These cupolas enhanced their designs for houses, barns, cathedrals and churches. Sure, some cupolas are really just a simple means of ventilation, but others serve as an escape from household confusion. Some see a cupola and think of the view of the nearby neighborhood landscape, while others see a cupola and think of a perfect place to explore the landscape of the mind. The romance is not just in the view from above, its the climb from the ordinary world up a staircase, sometimes winding, to a world of beauty and dreams. Cupolas that look like a gazebo are called belvederes. A widows watch gives the opportunity for a walk
around a cupola safely protected by an ornate metal fence. Cupolas perched on the tops of barns werent meant for beauty or lookout. Their working design allowed light into the barn and kept air circulating with the hay bales staying nice and dry. Whether designed for work, a view, or to guide weary travelers, the cupola can be found sitting in the most interesting places around Tecumseh. Some cupolas have a long and grand history, while others are something new. They are fun to search for on a summers walk or a pleasant drive through the countryside. Such beauty, such poise, such grace! The cupola stands alone waiting for human eyes to see what it knows of the world.
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JULY 17 Book Bingo 1-2pm. Play bingo to win books and other prizes. Tecumseh District Library 517.423.2238 or tecumsehlibrary.org JULY 18 Music in the Park 6-8pm. A free concert series. Tecumseh comes alive the third Thursday of the month. Adams Park. www.downtowntecumseh.com or 517.424.6003 JULY 18 Tecumseh Classic Car & Bike Show Series 6-8pm. Special recognition awards. United Bank & Trust Hickman Financial Center parking lot, Downtown. www.downtowntecumseh.com or 517.424.6003 JULY 18 Summer Reading Craft and Story Time 1:30pm. Children will hear a story and do a craft. Clinton Township Public Library www.clinton.lib.mi.us or 517.456.4141 JULY 18 Sangria Patio Party 6-8pm. J. Trees Cellars, Eagle Eye Imports, and our own Amy Sowers serve up their finest concoctions. Registration: Evans Street Station, Tecumseh. 517.424.5555 or www. evanstreetstation.com JULY 18 Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights Stroll downtown Chelsea, shop unique stores, local & nationally recognized musicians on ten stages. www. chelseafestivals.com JULY 18 60th Annual Chicken Broil 4-8pm .Alumni Memorial Field 734.428.7722 or www. manchesterchickenbroil.org JULY 18 Ride to Dine Depart Clinton 5:30 pm head for Tecumsehs eateries and auto show. Depart Tecumseh 8:30pm. southernmichiganrailroad.com or 517.456.7677 JULY 19 Card Party 2-4pm. Cambrian Assisted Living, Tecumseh. Come out for an afternoon of fun and play favorite card games. Tecumseh District Library 517.423.2238 or tecumsehlibrary.org JULY 19 & 20 Tecumsehs Annual Sidewalk Sales GREAT SALES, Live music, childrens activities and much more! www.downtowntecumseh.com or 517.424.6003 JULY 19-21 Faster Horses Festival Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley, and many more! Michigan International Speedway Grounds, Brooklyn. www.fasterhorsesfestival.com JULY 20 10th Annual Pet Parade 10am. Bring your pet and join the fun, this years theme Wild West Round Up! Downtown Tecumseh. www. downtowntecumseh.com or 517.424.6003 JULY 20 Chamber Pig Jig/Pig Roast 2-11pm. S. Evans will be closed M-50 to Pottawatamie. Pulled pork dinner, live music, dancing and line dance lessons. Tecumseh Area Chamber of Commerce 517.423.3740 JULY 20 Bill Lewis & the Soul Backs 4-8pm. Live entertainment outside at Cafe at the Creek, overlooking the vineyards. Cherry Creek Winery & Vineyard 517.592.4663 or www.cherrycreekwine. com JULY 20 Archaeology Day Learn what it takes to be an archaeologist and make a clay pot. Preregistration required. Walker Tavern, Brooklyn. www. michigan.gov/walkertavern JULY 20 Make a Sundae Saturday 12-1:30pm. Celebrate Ice Cream Day! Make your own ice cream sundae! Clinton Township Public Library www.clinton.lib. mi.us or 517.456.4141 JULY 21 Walker Wheels vs. Sylvania Great Black Swamp Frogs 2pm. See a game of vintage "base ball." Walker Tavern, Brooklyn. www.michigan.gov/ walkertavern JULY 21-27 174th Lenawee County Fair Where Town & Country Meet Fair Food, Carnival Rides, 4-H Animals & Displays, Entertainment, Music & Midway Fun! Adrian. 517.263.3007 JULY 23 Michigans Historic Railroad Stations 7:30-8:30pm. Franklin Township Hall, Tipton. Michael H. Hodges will discuss historic railroad stations. 517.423.2238 or tecumsehlibrary.org JULY 25 Summer Reading Craft and Story Time 1:30pm. Children will hear a story and do a craft. Clinton Township Public Library www.clinton.lib.mi.us or 517.456.4141 42
JULY 25-27 Sounds & Sights Festival Weekend Fantastic entertainment in Chelsea. Art Market, Kid Zone, Classic Car Show, Food Court and more. www.chelseafestivals.com JULY 27 Saturday Train Trips Travel the beautiful countryside. Depart Clinton 11am or 2pm. Depart Tecumseh 12:30pm. southernmichiganrailroad.com or 517.456.7677 JULY 27 Jim Brown Memorial Scramble 8am shotgun start. Raisin Valley Golf Club, Tecumseh 517.423.2050 JULY 27 Michael J Barnhart Memorial Golf Outing 2pm shotgun start. 4 person scramble, Raisin Valley Golf Club, Tecumseh. To enter call Jack Still at 810.730.6708 JULY 27 Free Sand Volleyball Tournament 10:30am. Ages 16 up. Participant run event. Tecumseh Parks & Recreation 517.423.5602 JULY 27 Phoenix Theory 4-8pm. Live entertainment outside at Cafe at the Creek, overlooking the vineyards. Cherry Creek Winery & Vineyard 517.592.4663 or www.cherrycreekwine. com JULY 30 Picnic on the Lawn 6-8pm. Free concert series. Walker Tavern, Brooklyn. www. michigan.gov/walkertavern JULY 31 AUGUST 28 Junior Master Gardener Program 6:30 - 8:30pm. 3rd - 5th grade. Gardening, crafts, snacks. Parents program. Registration Hidden Lake Gardens (M-50) Tipton, 517.431.9148 or hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu
August
AUGUST 1 Summer Reading Craft and Story Time 1:30pm. Children will hear a story and do a craft. Clinton Township Public Library www.clinton. lib.mi.us or 517.456.4141 AUGUST 1 Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights Stroll downtown Chelsea, shop unique stores, local & nationally recognized musicians on ten stages. www.chelseafestivals.com AUGUST 2-11 42nd Street Terrific tap dancing and sensational singing abound in the song and dance fable of Broadway.. Croswell Opera House, 517.264.SHOW or www.croswell.org AUGUST 1-4 Worlds Longest Yard Sale on US-127 690 Miles, from Addison, Michigan to Gadsden, Alabama! One persons junk...is anothers treasure. www.127sale.com AUGUST 3 Lost Arts and Antique Appraisals 9am - 4 pm. Thompson House Museum, Hudson. Appraisals $10 each or 3/$20. Held during US 127 Garage Sale. 517.448.8125 AUGUST 3 Annual Childrens Garden Day Enjoy Hands-On Activities and Demonstrations about Wildlife, Nature & Plants! Hidden Lake Gardens (M-50) Tipton, 517.431.9148 AUGUST 3 Organic Jam 4-8pm. Live entertainment outside at Cafe at the Creek, overlooking the vineyards. Cherry Creek Winery & Vineyard 517.592.4663 or www.cherrycreekwine. com AUGUST 3 Tecumseh Dance Workshop 4 person scramble 2pm shotgun start. Raisin Valley Golf Club, Tecumseh. To enter call Brenda at 517.423.2050 AUGUST 3 Tea with Clara 1-3pm. Through the magic of film, enjoy light refreshments with Mrs. Henry Ford. Pre-registration required. Walker Tavern, Brooklyn. www.michigan.gov/walkertavern AUGUST 3 Run Manchester/Manchester Street Festival 734.476.4565 or www.48158. com AUGUST 3 Walker Wheels vs. Northville Eclipse 1pm. See a game of vintage "base ball." Walker Tavern, Brooklyn. www.michigan.gov/walkertavern AUGUST 4 St. Elizabeth Parish Picnic 12-4pm. Contact Heather Marsh, CYM 517.423.2447 ext. 6
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AUGUST 5 Adrian Street Cruisers 5-8pm. Free Admission Music Food Trophies 50/50 Drawing Gas Cards. Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, & Rat Rods come down to the Adrian Mall at 223 entrance 517.403.6353 or 517.263.7455 AUGUST 7 Preschool Series 10-11:30am. Ages 2-7. Explore the natural world through songs and crafts. Topics include fish, spiders, seeds, leaves, turkeys, and natures gifts. Adults must attend with children. Registration Hidden Lake Gardens (M-50) Tipton, 517.431.9148 AUGUST 8 Blissfield Cruise-In 5-8pm. Cars, Cars, and more Cars! Downtown Blissfield Fun! 517.486.3600 AUGUST 8 2 Lads Wine Dinner 7pm. Gorgeous Old Mission Peninsula wines, which have taken on a cult-like following! Evans Street Station, Tecumseh. 517.424.5555 or www.evanstreetstation.com
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AUGUST 8 Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights Stroll downtown Chelsea, shop unique stores, local & nationally recognized musicians on ten stages. www.chelseafestivals.com AUGUST 9 Art in August 6-9pm. Downtown Tecumseh merchants and area artists will partner to bring art into downtown businesses. www. downtowntecumseh.com or 517.424.6003 AUGUST 9 Music on the Patio 2nd Fridays 7-10pm. Unwind on the patio over terrific seasonal drinks, delicious summer plates. Evans Street Station, Tecumseh. 517.424.5555 or evanstreetstation.com AUGUST 9-11 Michigan's Longest Garage Sale 212 miles along US-12, in Lenawee County, it runs right through the Irish Hills! www.us12heritagetrail. org AUGUST 9-11 15th Annual Milan Bluegrass Festival 14048 Sherman Road, Milan. www. thewilderfestival.com or 734.915.5719 AUGUST 10 Blue Tuesday 4-8pm. Live entertainment outside at Cafe at the Creek, overlooking the vineyards. Cherry Creek Winery & Vineyard 517.592.4663 or www.cherrycreekwine.com AUGUST 10 Saturday Train Trips Travel the beautiful countryside. Depart Clinton 11am or 2pm. Depart Tecumseh 12:30pm. southernmichiganrailroad.com or 517.456.7677 AUGUST 10-11 The Wine Days of Summer Picnic Trail 2-day, self-driving tour of the Pioneer Wine Trail. Generous pouring of wines, paired with picnic-related food. Recipe cards. Tickets sold thru 8/7. 517.592.4663 or 517.531.3080 AUGUST 12 Saline Fiddlers Concert 1-2pm. Music, song and dance from the American folk fiddle, bluegrass, jazz, western swing and Celtic traditions. Tecumseh Senior Center, 517.423.2238 or tecumsehlibrary.org AUGUST 15 Tecumseh Classic Car & Bike Show Series. Special Road Ralley Event 6-8pm. Special recognition awards. United Bank & Trust Hickman Financial Center parking lot, Downtown. www. downtowntecumseh.com or 517.424.6003 AUGUST 15 Ride to Dine Depart Clinton 5:30pm. Head for Tecumsehs eateries and auto show. Depart Tecumseh 8:30pm. southernmichiganrailroad.com or 517.456.7677 AUGUST 15 Music in the Park A free concert series. Tecumseh comes alive the third Thursday of the month. Adams Park. www. downtowntecumseh.com or 517.424.6003 AUGUST 15 Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights Stroll downtown Chelsea, shop unique stores, local & nationally recognized musicians on ten stages. www.chelseafestivals.com AUGUST 16 4th Annual "Fish Your Bass Off" Tournament. MIS Ticket Office 517.592.1178. Jerry's Pub & Restaurant, Brooklyn AUGUST 16 -18 Michigan International Speedway - Pure Michigan 400 MIS - US12 x M50, Brooklyn. 1.800.354.1010. AUGUST 17 Lost Wages 4-8pm. Live entertainment outside at Cafe at the Creek, overlooking the vineyards. Cherry Creek Winery & Vineyard 517.592.4663 or cherrycreekwine.com 45
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AUGUST 17 Museum Day 1-3pm. Tour Walker Tavern and make your own stencil. Pre-registration required. Walker Tavern, Brooklyn. www.michigan.gov/ walkertavern AUGUST 19 Adrian Street Cruisers 5-8pm. Free Admission Music Food Trophies 50/50 Drawing Gas Cards. Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, & Rat Rods. Adrian Mall at 223 517.403.6353 or 517.263.7455 AUGUST 20 Tecumseh: The Early Years 7-8pm. Go back to the 1800s and early 1900s with local historian Ashley Chase. Tecumseh District Library 517.423.2238 or tecumsehlibrary.org AUGUST 20 Back to School Day 1-3pm. Enjoy an old-fashioned recess with hoops, ropes and sack races. Pre-registration required. Walker Tavern, Brooklyn. www.michigan.gov/walkertavern AUGUST 21 End of Summer Reading Wrap-Up Party 1pm. Celebrate all who finished the Summer Reading Program. Clinton Township Public Library www. clinton.lib.mi.us or 517.456.4141 AUGUST 21 Book Bingo 1-2pm. Play bingo to win books and other prizes. Tecumseh District Library 517.423.2238 or tecumsehlibrary.org
AUGUST 22 Lindsay Lou and the Flatbellys 7pm. TCA Summer Black Box Series, fantastic roots music from Americas Third Coast. Tecumseh Center for the Arts, www.thetca.org or 517.423.6617 AUGUST 22 Cambrians 7th Annual Classic Cruise night 6-8pm. Benefit for the Alzheimers Association. Fun filled evening includes classic cars, music, food, giveaways and entertainment for the kids. 517.423.5300 AUGUST 23-25 45 Summers at the Croswell Favorite Croswell performers participate in revue of highlights - 45 years of making spectacular summer musicals! Croswell Opera House, 517.264.SHOW or www.croswell.org AUGUST 24 Saturday Train Trips Travel the beautiful countryside. Depart Clinton 11am or 2pm. Depart Tecumseh 12:30pm. southernmichiganrailroad.com or 517.456.7677 AUGUST 24 Muk's Pub 10th Annual Scramble 9am shotgun start. 4 person scramble. Raisin Valley Golf Club, Tecumseh. Enter at Muk's Pub
AUGUST 24 Johnny & The Aimcriers 4-8pm. Live entertainment outside at Cafe at the Creek, overlooking the vineyards. Cherry Creek Winery & Vineyard 517.592.4663 or www.cherrycreekwine. com AUGUST 24 Bluegrass on the River 11am-8pm. Come enjoy the sights and sounds of the pickin & grinnin! Blissfield Bachmayer Park, 517.486.3642 AUGUST 24 Extending Your Garden for Yearlong Interest 2-4pm. Re-invigorate your garden to provide interest throughout the year. Registration Hidden Lake Gardens (M-50) Tipton, 517.431.9148 or hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu AUGUST 24 Stagecoach Days 10am 4pm. Learn about pioneer life in the 1840s. Walker Tavern, Brooklyn. www.michigan.gov/walkertavern AUGUST 27 Senior Game Night 6:45-7:45pm. Play your favorite card games and Book Bingo at the Tecumseh Senior Center. Tecumseh District Library 517.423.2238 or tecumsehlibrary.org AUGUST 27 Picnic on the Lawn 6-8pm. Free concert series. Walker Tavern, Brooklyn. www. michigan.gov/walkertavern
September
SEPTEMBER 1 Phoenix Theory 4-8pm. Live entertainment outside at Cafe at the Creek, overlooking the vineyards. Cherry Creek Winery & Vineyard 517.592.4663 or www.cherrycreekwine.com SEPTEMBER 4 Preschool Series 10-11:30am. Ages 2-7. Songs and crafts. Topics include fish, spiders, seeds, leaves, turkeys, and natures gifts. Adults must attend. Registration Hidden Lake Gardens (M-50) Tipton, 517.431.9148 or hiddenlakegardens. msu.edu SEPTEMBER 5-7 Bean Creek Heritage Festival Games, food and family activities, hometown parade, fun run & craft show! Events all around town, Hudson. SEPTEMBER 7 VFW annual 4 person scramble 9am shotgun start. Raisin Valley Golf Club, Tecumseh. To enter call Judy 517.304.4898 SEPTEMBER 10 Taking The Mystery Out Of Your Mystery Ancestor 7-8pm. Karen Krugman five steps to help resolve the mystery ancestor dilemma! Tecumseh District Library 517.423.2238 or tecumsehlibrary.org
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SEPTEMBER 13 Music on the Patio 2nd Fridays 7-10pm. Unwind on the patio over terrific seasonal drinks, delicious summer plates! Evans Street Station, Tecumseh. 517.424.5555 or www.evanstreetstation.com SEPTEMBER 14 Saturday Train Trips Travel the beautiful countryside. Depart Clinton 11am or 2pm. Depart Tecumseh 12:30pm. southernmichiganrailroad.com or 517.456.7677 SEPTEMBER 14 Cherry Creek Harvest Party 4-8pm. Harvest party and Live entertainment outside at Cafe at the Creek, overlooking the vineyards. Cherry Creek Winery & Vineyard 517.592.4663 or www.cherrycreekwine.com SEPTEMBER 14 Tecumseh Wrestling 4 person scramble Valley Golf Club, Tecumseh. To enter call Larry at 517.605.6966 SEPTEMBER 15 2nd Annual Tee for Technology Golf Outing 9am. Inspired by Jasmynn, an twelve-year-old Autistic girl to raise money for ipads for other non-verbal Autistic children. Info 517.264.5468. Wolf Creek Golf Course, Adrian SEPTEMBER 15 Walker Wheels vs. Chelsea Monitors, Union BBC of Dexter. Noon double header. See two games of vintage "baseball." Walker Tavern, Brooklyn. www.michigan.gov/ walkertavern SEPTEMBER 19 Music in the Park 6-8pm. A free concert series. Tecumseh comes alive the third Thursday of the month from June through August with a free concert series. Adams Park. www. downtowntecumseh.com or 517.424.6003 SEPTEMBER 19 Ride to Dine Depart Clinton 5:30 pm - head for Tecumsehs eateries and auto show. Depart Tecumseh 8:30pm. southernmichiganrailroad.com or 517.456.7677 SEPTEMBER 20 Lenawee United Way Day of Action 7:30am - 5:30pm. Breakfast followed by volunteer projects throughout. Concludes with LIVE UNITED Rally downtown Adrian. 517.263.4696 or www.lenaweeunitedway.org SEPTEMBER 20-21 7th Annual Art-A-Licious Festival Art, Music, Food & Lots of Free Family Fun! Downtown Adrian. 517.265.2265 SEPTEMBER 21 Demystifying Plant Names - Its all Greek (or Latin) to Me 2-4pm. Registration Hidden Lake Gardens (M-50) Tipton, 517.431.9148 or hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu SEPTEMBER 27-29 Clinton Fall Festival Vendors, food, car show, parade, arts & crafts, raffles, silent auction, entertainment, book sale & more! Downtown Clinton, MI 517.456.7396
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HISTORY
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The Clay
ne of the first natural resources for home construction that our ancestors developed after they emerged from skin tents and caves was mud. Some mud was better than others. Clay was even better than mud. And then they discovered that if the clay was baked, it lasted longer and you could fashion them into neat little cubes that stacked very well and kept out the cold as well as the beasts. What do you do when you want to build a house on the frontier of the Northwest Territories, but you dont want to use logs? The year is 1859, and most of the domiciles in and around Tecumseh were constructed of logs or, for the more well-to-do, planks sawn from locally harvested trees. One of the problems of homes built of wood, especially during the millennia during which homes had open hearths, sometimes at both ends of the edifice, is that they were prone to complete destruction from a stray spark from the fireplace. Tecumseh settler Elwood Comfort did not want his family to suffer this sort of calamity. He wanted a brick house, so he located a promising deposit of clay on his property along Champlain Creek, not far from Rogers Highway, and with the help of some local residents who had some expertise in building kilns and firing bricks, he made enough bricks to build a home. Then he made more bricks and started selling them. Soon, many of the brick buildings in Tecumseh were constructed of brick made at Comfort Brick and Tile (now known as Comfort Enterprises, Inc.), including the
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Presbyterian Church and the new addition to the mill that Henry Ford had purchased on the outskirts of the city, which is now the community center. Henry Ford requested that the new addition to the building be constructed from locally made products, said Gordon Comfort, great grandson of Elwood. Gordon, who still operates the family business as the fourth generation of Comfort proprietors, no longer produces brick and tile, but is still in the business of water management, as he puts it. is still going strong, 154 years later, making it one of the oldest family-owned businesses in the county. The business has changed with the times, Gordon said. The progression of products from the kilns was brick, to block, to tile, to plastic drainage pipe. But the water management principal remains the same: water is good, but only if it is in the right place at the right time. In the beginning, there was the brick-making end of the operation, plus the tile-making part. Both commodities were in great demand in the early years of settlement. Much of the land was quite swampy, Comfort said, and it wasnt until they came in and dug the deep ditches that you still see in the rural areas that they really got the water under control. It takes tile to get the water to the ditches, and thats what the farmers bought from us. We have the best dirt in the state, but it wasnt farmable until it was drained. the block era when the demand for residential housing was for something larger than brick, due to the architectural fashion of the 1940s and 1950s. In the tile division of Comfort Brick and Tile, the company was beginning to perceive and react to the dawning of the Plastic Revolution. The common denominator of the early years of production, however, was that the Comfort property was fortuitously situated for the harvesting of fine clay. Although Gordon is not a geologist, he does know a few things about local history, both 100 years ago and a million years ago. He said that the clay deposits that his ancestors used to make brick and tile for so many years were laid down when this part of the country was underwater. The color of the brick produced depends on the layer of clay from which it was taken, Comfort said. The prehistoric sediments, which formed the layers, contain different organic compounds depending on the vegetation and the currents of the body of water (Lake Erie) which covered this area at the time. said that there is much more to making brick and tile than most people realize. The kilns at 6397 Rogers Hwy. were first fueled by wood and it took a prodigious supply to bring the bricks to the necessary 1,750 degrees. But the effort was worth it and the edifices that contained the bricks have stood the test of time. Not to put too fine a point on it, but Comfort Brick and Tile is among the millers, manufacturers, and businesses that helped Tecumseh develop from one of the first outposts in the Northwest Territories to one of the finest little cities in the country by mining the primordial ooze, which is essentially what clay is, to manufacture the literal building blocks of the city, brick by brick, one on top of the other. In the process, Comfort Brick and Tile produced an enduring legacy, propelling the settlement of Tecumseh and the business itself past a sesquicentennial into the latter half of a second century of existence.
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