THURSDAY THE TECUMSEH 50¢ MARCH 28, 2013 Tecumseh, Michigan Join us! VOL. 160, ISSUE 49 HERALD LENAWEE COUNTY’S OLDEST NEWSPAPER • SINCE 1850 tecumsehherald.com INSIDE: Area churches offer Holy Week services • See page 5A Shooting suspect arrested in Tecumseh Twp. n Suspect in Ann Arbor shooting arrested in Highlands subdivision By MARY KAY McPARTLIN State Street in Ann Arbor some- ble,” said [email protected] time before 1:58 a.m. A n n His charges include assault A r b o r Happy Easter! An Ann Arbor shooting early with intent to murder, assault P o l i c e Sunday morning ended quietly with intent to do great bodily Detective at 5207 Turnberry Court in harm less than murder, carrying B i l l In the news Tecumseh Township, when Ann a concealed weapon, and pos- Stanford. Arbor police arrested 18-year- session of a firearm during the Police Divas at Dusk coming old Torrey Juide and an uniden- commission of a felony, accord- found the back downtown tified 18-year-old Tecumseh ing to court records. The drive- v e h i c l e Torrey Juide woman. Juide is charged with by shooting witnesses identified was reg- PHOTO BY MARY KAY McPARTLIN Downtown Divas at Dusk is shooting another 18-year-old Juide and his vehicle to police. coming to downtown man in the shoulder on South “The car was very recogniza- SEE ARREST PAGE 4A Suspect arrested at 5207 Turnberry Court in the Highlands. Tecumseh on Thursday, March 28, from 5-9 p.m. The event features special pro- motions, refreshments and Negotiations stall fun-filled activities. More than 23 downtown merchants will open their doors during the event. For more information, on agreement for call 424.6003 or visit www.downtowntecumseh.co m. new TPS supt. Pure Michigan Travel Guide is now available n Contract with new superintendent enters The 2013 Pure Michigan fifth week of proposals and counterproposals Travel Guide, featuring travel opportunities across the By DEANE ERTS n e x t state, is now available on [email protected] w e e k , ” www.michigan.org. The Pure Tritt said, Michigan Travel Guide, for- Tecumseh School Board “ a n d merly Michigan Travel Ideas, President Ed Tritt updated the hopefully is free of charge and has long trustees on the progress of con- it [the been one of the state’s top PHOTO BY MICKEY ALVARADO tract negotiations with Dr. Kelly n e w trip-planning resources. The Roofing work has begun on the historic Union Block Building, circa 1849. Coffin, whom the board select- superin- 108-page full-color publica- ed from among five other final- tendent’s tion is also available in a dig- ists to become the next superin- contract] Kelly Coffin ital edition. tendent of schools, replacing will be on Revitalization in store for two Mike McAran who will be retir- the next agenda.” Open gym for kids ing effective June 30 of this If no agreement can be year. reached, the board has the during spring break prominent downtown buildings Tritt said that the issue of a options of offering the position The AJ Smith Recreation contract for Coffin is “still in to one of the other final candi- Center gymnasiums will be By DEB WUETHRICH Tecumseh building was meant to “The Spotted Cow is going committee.” The contract dates or beginning the superin- open for expanded hours [email protected] be. It had been on the market for through inspections and waiting appeared on the agenda for tendent search again from during spring break. Days seven years, and he was imme- for approval from the Health action Monday night, but was scratch. and times are: Friday, March Two of Tecumseh’s most diately drawn to the structure. Department,” said Meikle. removed during the portion of Also on Monday evening’s 29, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Monday, familiar downtown buildings are When he first saw it, someone “Their intention, I believe, is to the meeting reserved for revi- agenda was the presentation to April 1, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.; in the process of having new life else was looking at it, but later be open soon.” This will be the sions to, or approval of, the the board of McAran’s official Tuesday, April 2, 12 p.m. – 4 breathed into them with plans to on, another opportunity present- county’s third location for the agenda. letter of retirement. p.m.; and Wednesday, April potentially include future resi- ed itself. ice cream shop, owned and At the March 11 board meet- Board Vice President Jim 3, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. The cost dential upper story renovation. “The purchase was made on operated by Matt and Stacy ing, trustees were told that a Rice commented wryly to is $2 per person and the time Dan Meikle, who grew up in the Black Friday, and it’s the biggest Baker. Meikle said Foundation mutually acceptable contract McAran as he read the docu- is open to all ages. Children Tecumseh-Clinton area, formed purchase I’ve ever made,” said Realty, owned by Matt’s brother, was nearing completion, and it ment, “This letter is really in younger than fifth grade must The Union Block 1849 LLC and Meikle. “I can tell you during Mark Baker, should also be was hoped that a final draft your style, Mike; short, sweet, be accompanied by an adult. The James Block 1894 LLC to that process with Jim and opening in early April. would be ready for a vote at the and to the point. We accept your purchase the structures. Barbara McCann, there wasn’t a When things were in limbo March 25 meeting. retirement with regret.” Spring break begins The Union Block 1849 dry eye in that closing room.” with the Union Block Building, Coffin was given the nod for The board heard a presenta- Building is more familiar to He said he has remained in Meikle had been visiting the position by the board in spe- tion by Anne Walker on the for students at TPS locals since it was home to The touch with the McCanns, who Tecumseh when he noticed that cial session at the end of the need for voter support for the Spring break for Tecumseh Chocolate Vault for many years. still care immensely about the James Block Building, interview process, Wednesday, millage renewal and additional Public School students, After listing and quickly selling Tecumseh, as he’s researched which he said some know as the Feb. 20. She is currently assis- millage for the Tecumseh including those in the Y5 pro- his own residence, a 1926 the building’s background and “James Masonic Building,” was tant superintendent for special District Library. Walker told the gram as well as Kindergarten Bungalow in Ypsilanti that he history. He already has lease for sale. Since he thought the education at the Lenawee board and members of the audi- through 12th grades, will had restored, Meikle believes agreements with two businesses Intermediate School District. begin on Thursday, March that his next step with the for the ground floor retail space. SEE BUILDINGS PAGE 10A “We will be meeting with her SEE TPS PAGE 4A 28. School will resume again on Monday, April 8. Inside Police officer to present diploma at TPS graduation Classified 1B Crossword 3B By DEANE ERTS Dustin Jones from underneath the boy fell from the vehicle and Mott’s Children’s Hospital, Education 6A [email protected] the wheel of a full-sized Ford the right rear wheel came to a where he was reported to be in Legals 2-4B pickup truck on the snowy day stop on top of him. critical condition. Living 3A The Tecumseh School Board of Jan. 29, 1996. Officer Warner and three Both Amy and Dustin were Obituaries 2A voted unanimously to depart Dustin’s mother, Amy, then other men who were passing by present at Monday night’s board Service Directory 2B from policy on who is allowed 24 years old, was driving on lifted the back of the truck and meeting to request special per- Sports 8A to award diplomas at graduation snow-covered West slid Dustin from underneath the mission for officer Warner to this year. The board’s action was Pottawatamie Street, approach- wheel. The men immediately hand Dustin his diploma from Jerry’s Market for a very unusual circumstance. ing Adrian Street, when she began CPR and continued until Tecumseh High School. Seventeen years ago, noticed that the passenger door the paramedics arrived. The “I never thought that he Insert inside Tecumseh police officer Bill was slightly ajar. As she braked weather that day kept life-flight would live, but he is here today’s Warner was among a group of to pull over to secure the door, helicopters grounded, so Dustin Tecumseh men who rescued 19-month-old the truck slid into the curb and was taken by ambulance to Herald! SEE DIPLOMA PAGE 5A Dustin Jones PAGE 2A — THE TECUMSEH HERALD MARCH 28, 2013 POTPOURRI Statewide drunk driving crackdown Were we wise? Or were we foolish? continues through Monday, April 8 By Lee Smith LANSING — March Madness is in full Association (NCAA) men's and women’s ticipating in the crackdown. Want to get rich in a hurry? told us: “I could see the bus per- swing and motorists need to be sure to basketball tournaments, high school and In 2012, 2,488 people were arrested for There are three ways without son in the mirror; I had my back designate a sober driver if they don’t want college spring break periods and St.