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THURSDAY THE TECUMSEH 50¢ FEBRUARY 27, 2014 Tecumseh, Michigan Join us! VOL. 161, ISSUE 41 HERALD LENAWEE COUNTY’S OLDEST NEWSPAPER • SINCE 1850 tecumsehherald.com INSIDE: Tecumseh wrestlers advance to Team State Semifinals • Page 6A In the news Area roads take beating from harsh winter Tickets available for CISTA’s ‘March Mingle’ n City crews take first crack at fixing potholes the material in a garage that’s up with them this year. condition Communities in Schools of about 45 degrees so at least it’s “We’ll probably be devoting of the the Tecumseh Area (CISTA) not frozen, and then we run it at least a couple of days a week roads and will host the March Mingle By DEB WUETHRICH holes already, and started that through a ‘hot box’ to get some to them. We do whatever we the fact with the theme “Flashback to [email protected] last week,” said Bock. “It’s not heat on it as we’re shoveling it have to do to take care of the that it is the 80s,” on Saturday, March ideal because everything is out,” Bock added. “That way it emergencies,” he said. “When still win- 15, from 6-10 p.m. Food Tecumseh Department of frozen.” packs in a little bit better.” He you’ve got a great big hole, you ter. And experiences will be available Public Works Supt. Tim Bock City crews first have to chip said the box is something that can’t have people driving t h e from 15 area restaurants at said Tecumseh is in the same ice and snow from the holes the crews put together to help through them. You’ve got to do changing the AJ Smith Recreation boat as other communities this then use a blower to try to make their job a little easier. something with it.” Bock said tempera- Center location, 810 N. year with roadways being more remove excess material that While it’s still pretty early to that state crews had been out on tures have Tim Bock Evans St., Tecumseh. damaged than usual from this may remain inside, according to be having to work on potholes, M-50 on Saturday as well. brought on other problems as Entertainment will be provid- year’s harsh winter. Bock. Bock said there are so many and He’s not sure how well the ed by DJ John Hess. Rides “We’ve been working on pot- “It’s cold patch, but we keep it’s going to be difficult to keep material will last because of the SEE STREETS PAGE 5A will be available through Tecumseh Trolley. Tickets are available at UBT Main BLIZZARD OF ‘78 • 15” SNOW, 10’ DRIFTS Branch, Tecumseh Big Boy, Twp. board appoints Boulevard Market, or from CISTA board members. For more information, call committee to study 423.7574. Junk to Funk fashion police department benefit seeks entries n The Tecumseh Center for In other news, plans for new farm market the Arts (TCA) fundraiser, submitted to expand former Dempsey’s site Junk to Funk! is seeking entries for its annual fashion show. Artists, designers, By DEB WUETHRICH T h a t ecologists and fashionistas [email protected] d e p a r t - are invited to create wearable ment is art from recycled items or Raisin Township Supervisor s t i l l repurposed clothing and sub- Jay Cavanaugh announced working mit them for the Junk to Funk! appointments during a special to oper- show and silent auction. meeting on Monday, Feb. 24, ate in the Deadline for submissions is to a committee that will study b l a c k , April 4. The event is sched- the possibility of the township s a i d uled at the TCA on April 10. having a 24-hour, seven days a C a v a - week police department. n a u g h . Jay Cavanaugh Chamber to host Trustee Larry Crittenden, who R e c e n t proposed the idea at an earlier township cases such as a mur- ‘business tune-up’ meeting, will serve, as will der last summer and a man The Tecumseh Area Trustee Tom Hawkins. shooting off a gun in the area Chamber of Commerce will Cavanaugh said additional requiring law enforcement host a complimentary break- appointments include: Asst. officials from other depart- fast and discussion during a Police Chief Kevin Grayer; ments to respond when Raisin “Tecumseh Business Tune- Raisin Township resident Township officers were not on Up” on Thursday, March 13, Russell Mead; and the current duty, prompted some, like from 8-9:30 a.m. at the Hantz Chairman of the Board of Crittenden, to express a desire Golf Club, 5200 Milwaukee Appeals, Jerry Straub. to further explore whether Rd. Those in attendance will “All these guys are enthusi- there is any way to expand the be able to interact with astic about this, and your hours of the local police experts from the Michigan approval will launch this com- department. Retailers Association and to HERALD FILE PHOTO BY KENT DOWNING mittee,” Cavanaugh told the Michigan State Police, the learn about the “Buy Nearby” Drifts dwarf a Tecumseh Herald van along Billmeyer Highway in January 1978. board members just prior to Lenawee County Sheriff’s campaign, which is designed the unanimous vote in favor of Department and the Tecumseh to bring shoppers into area the group’s formation. Police Department have been a stores. To register, call Darcy Weather service characterized Township officials have more prominent presence in Gates at 800.366.3699 Ext. been struggling with finances the township since budget cut- 374 or email her at over the past few years and backs have shrunk manpower [email protected]. storm as ‘nearly the most severe combined the fire and police and coverage hours for Raisin departments into one Public Deadlines are Friday Safety Department last year. SEE RAISIN PAGE 4A for taxes, dog licenses blizzard’ in Michigan history Friday, Feb. 28, is the last n Red Cross aids family day to pay real property taxes Among results of storm were: 20 deaths statewide, 100,000 vehicles at Tecumseh City Hall, as abandoned on highways, Tipton woman taken to Herrick Hospital by well as the last day to obtain snowmobile for birth of twins following 15” of snow and severe winds after Willow Street fire dog licenses. For more infor- mation, call 423.2107. By DEB WUETHRICH fighters responded with three By MARY KAY McPARTLIN inches,” said Curtis Parsons, According to Tecumseh [email protected] apparatus. Inside [email protected] Lenawee County Emergency Herald reports, the storm “The damage estimate for Management Coordinator. began with freezing rain Three volunteers from the the structure and contents was Classified 1B As February 2014 comes to Total snowfall for the win- which lasted for two hours, Washtenaw-Lenawee County approximately $35,000,” said Crossword 3B Legals 1-4B a close in Michigan, the win- ter of 1978 was 73.1 inches and then the snow hit. Chapter of the American Red Long. “The cause of the fire is Living 3A ter weather of 2014 has many for the Toledo area, and After the skies cleared, Cross assisted a family with still under investigation.” Obituaries 2A thinking about the winter of Lenawee County has passed there was 15 inches of snow food, lodging and infant sup- Long said the report noted Service Directory 2B 1978 when snow and cold that mark with two or more on the ground. With winds of plies following a fire in the that there were four people Sports 6-7A paralyzed the region. The weeks of winter weather 30 to 40 miles per hour, the 1200 block of Willow Street in home at the time of the fire. snow totals for 2014 are cur- expected for the region. snow blew into drifts of 10 Tecumseh on Monday Kelly Anderson is listed as the Jerry’s Market rently on track to beat the What people remember feet. evening, Feb. 24. home’s owner. records set in 1978. most about 1978 is the bliz- The United States National Assistant Fire Chief Scot The Tecumseh Fire Insert inside “According to the National zard that struck the area Guard arrived in Tecumseh on Long of the Tecumseh Fire Department was the only today’s Weather Service, Lenawee beginning on Jan. 26 and end- Department said the call came department present, and Tecumseh County is sitting right at 75 ing mid-day on Jan. 27. in at 3:35 p.m., and 12 fire- cleared the scene at 6 p.m. Herald! SEE BLIZZARD PAGE 8A PAGE 2A — THE TECUMSEH HERALD FEBRUARY 27, 2014 TECUMSEH & AREA OBITUARIES Adding phone lines, JAMES F. MILLER In 1970 James and Ethel children; sister, Joyce Rupert and one hour prior to the service a tale of terror James F. Miller, Sr., age 98, moved to Tecumseh when he and numerous nieces and at the church on Thursday. By MARY KAY McPARTLIN of Sterling Heights, formerly of was employed by Stauffer nephews. Messages to the family may [email protected] Tecumseh, passed away Chemical Co. for 10 years. In addition to his wife, he be made online at www.pursefu- Once upon a time a fair maiden after being on the phone for one and February 22, 2014. He continued working for 14 was preceded in death by his neralhome.com. asked a company of phone gnomes a half hours, protested no more. She James was born September years at his cleaning business, parents; one sister and five to add phone lines to her account.