Superintendent Gives 9-Week Progress Report

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$1.00 THURSDAY THE TECUMSEH NOVEMBER 16, 2017 Tecumseh, Michigan HERALD Join us! VOL. 165, ISSUE 6 LENAWEE COUNTY’S OLDEST NEWSPAPER • SINCE 1850 tecumsehherald.com INSIDE: Tecumseh receives eCities Award from UM-Dearborn • Page 5A In the news Parting ways with an old friend Superintendent Pops, Chorus concert is December 3 at TCA The Tecumseh Pops gives 9-week Orchestra & Community Chorus will present its Annual Holiday Concert, Christmas Memories, at 4 p.m. on progress report Sunday, December 3 at the Tecumseh Center for the Arts (TCA), 400 N. Maumee St. n Count shows stu- s e n t a - The musicians will be led dent enrollment num- t i v e s . by Pops Orchestra Director Together Greg Smith and Community bers dip at Tecumseh t h e y Chorus Director Hannah Public Schools examine Sparrow. Santa Claus himself i s s u e s will be in the lobby of the TCA By KERRY HAMILTON SMITH and work for photos starting at 3 p.m., [email protected] on solu- and again at intermission. t i o n s . Tickets are priced at $12 for Tecumseh Public Schools “ T h e adults and $10 for seniors has traditionally sent nine-week level of Kelly Coffin and youth. They can be pur- report cards to parents of stu- s u p p o r t chased in person or by phone dents so they can identify sub- we offer to teachers is un- from noon to 5 p.m., Tuesday jects in need of attention. In matched in the county,” she through Friday at the TCA. PHOTO BY JACKIE KOCH similar fashion, Superintendent said. Additionally, all instruc- For more information, call Antique car buff Chet Southwell of Tecumseh with his 1932 Packard. Dr. Kelly Coffin on Tuesday tional staff members are teach- 423.6617 or visit gave her evaluation and out- ing the grade level they www.theTCA.org. look of how the district is doing requested. in its first nine weeks of the Coffin explained that teach- Best Lights on the Man fulfills dream with reorganization. She explained ers have more meeting and Block contest returns that the primary reason for the planning time with four instruc- reorganization was to improve tional coaches who support Tecumseh Parks and 1932 Packard Super 8 programming. The secondary them. While the East and West Recreation is once again reason was to better utilize the STEAM centers have seen a sponsoring Tecumseh’s Best district’s buildings. dramatic change in teaching Lights on the Block Contest. By JACKIE KOCH Chet’s Packard has won several awards at Employee satisfaction methods and scheduling, there The free contest is open to [email protected] charity car shows since it has been in his While word on the street is have been few changes in the City of Tecumseh residents possession, and recently took both People’s that some members of the other buildings in terms of who can nominate their own Chester “Chet” Southwell has fulfilled a Choice and Best of Show prizes at the Lake instructional staff are unhappy teaching methods. She said yard or a neighbor's. few dreams in his life. Bluff Concours d’Elegance of Southwest with the changes, Coffin said having grades two through six Nomination forms are avail- Eight years ago, when Chet was 76, he Michigan car show held in August, which caution must be used with such at Tecumseh Compass Learning able at city hall or AJ Smith bought a 1932 Packard Super 8 Dual Cowl was a fundraiser for a hospice organization. hearsay. Because the district Center has allowed teachers to Recreation Center and com- Phaeton at the Auctions American auto auc- Only 14 Packards were invited to that show has moved away from a system align the curriculum and the pleted forms can be returned tion in Auburn, Indiana. that was limited to around 80 cars total. designed around adults to one common planning time gives to either location. You can “I’d been wanting it for a long time,” he Gordene said most of the shows they’ve that is student centered, the them the opportunity to share also submit nominations via said. The burgundy convertible with wood taken the car to have been charity events. changes may seem dramatic. ideas more easily. email to sgilmore@tecum- trim, shiny chrome accents and whitewall “Chet is a story in himself,” Gordene “It’s all very natural and normal According to Coffin, the seh.mi.us. Three winners will tires needed a bit of work, but Chet was up said, alluding to his automobile hobby and to have these feelings of anxi- turnover rate has remained con- be selected. All nominations to the challenge. “I wanted to have some- his experiences building three homes includ- ety,” she said. “We have 170 sistent through the years; this must be submitted by thing to do, so I bought the car,” he said. ing a log home in Montana, and as a big professional staff. In an organi- year is no different. Maternity Thursday, Dec. 14. He’d owned a 1923 Jewett years ago, and game hunter, apparent by the expertly-pre- zation this big, a few people leave is the cause for most of a 1956 Ford Pickup that was featured in the served specimens in residence in their home. will struggle with where they the temporary vacancies within Mailboxes set up for 1976 issue of Trucker magazine. After he Born in Adrian in 1934, Chet grew up in the fit. As much as there are a cou- the district. children’s letters retired from the Ford Rawsonville plant in Manitou Beach area, spent some time in the ple people who are struggling, Student count 1991 and moved to Montana, he and his service in Germany and ended up back in there are hundreds who are While it’s too early for the Children are encouraged to wife, Gordene, eventually bought a place in Onsted where he raised a family with his happy to be doing what they’re final school-of-choice numbers, write letters to Santa and Tecumseh and lived part time in Montana first wife. After she passed away, Chet and doing.” the district has experienced a drop them in the Santa mail- and the rest of the time in Tecumseh. They Gordene married 25 years ago, and their Coffin said great pains have decrease in the student count. boxes located at Martin’s moved back to the area three years ago to be adventure began. “He’s had a good life, real- been taken to support the dis- “I’m not worried,” Coffin said. Home Center, Tecumseh closer to their family, which includes five ly, I mean, a lot of people don’t get to do trict’s instructional staff; she “We know there are people here District Library, J-Bar children each. Working on the car and taking their dreams,” said Gordene. meets with the Tecumseh specifically for our schools. Hobbies, Busch’s, Hopscotch it to car shows has been a hobby that Education Association (TEA) We’re not where we want to be, Kids, Jerry’s Market, Basil brought satisfaction and recognition. SEE PACKARD PAGE 6A monthly and administrators Boys. Schmidt & Sons meet weekly with TEA repre- SEE REPORT PAGE 5A Pharmacy and The Bead Box. The Herald will publish as many letters as possible in a special supplement on December 14. All letters will Bus driver passes off student be published online. Teachers at Tecumseh Compass Learning Center to stranger driving SUV have letter-writing details for students. By JACKIE KOCH grandmother’s house and Kelly Coffin, and went to the Inside [email protected] around the block in the Osburn Tecumseh Police Department subdivision in Raisin Township, (TPD) to file a report. After Classifieds 1B On Friday, Nov. 3, a mother’s then stopped at a stop sign. waiting more than a week for the Crossword 3B trust in her child’s safety was When a woman driving a white police department to look into Legals 3B broken, and while looking for SUV pulled up behind the bus, the incident, she went back to Living 3A answers and solutions she has the bus driver spoke to her and the station and asked for an Look Back 7A found roadblocks and confusion. told Ellijah to get off the bus and update. “No one did anything Obituaries 4A Thereza Amador’s seven- into the SUV. The boy said he about my report, that I knew,” What’s Happening 9A year-old son, Ellijah, attends did not know the woman who she said. “I heard them say, ‘We second grade at Tecumseh was driving the vehicle. dropped the ball.’ That’s just Jerry’s Market Compass Learning Center and When Thereza found out really upsetting to me.” She then Insert inside on that day was to be transported what happened, she filed a was told that the incident was today’s on Bus 102 to his grandmother’s report with First Student, wrote out of the TPD’s jurisdiction Tecumseh house after school. The substi- a letter to Tecumseh Public PHOTO BY JACKIE KOCH Herald! tute bus driver drove past the Schools (TPS) Superintendent SEE BUSSING PAGE 7A Seven-year-old Ellijah Amador and his mother, Thereza. 11-16-17 HERALD.qxp_Layout 1 11/15/17 5:24 PM Page 2

PAGE 2A — THE TECUMSEH HERALD NOVEMBER 16, 2017 11-16-17 HERALD.qxp_Layout 1 11/15/17 5:24 PM Page 3 NOVEMBER 16, 2017 Living THE TECUMSEH HERALD — PAGE 3A Sometimes you feel like a nut

Lynne Davis School board appoints new member Lynne Davis was appointed at last week’s board meeting to take the place of Tecumseh Board of Education Trustee Greg Johnson who resigned in October after five years on the board. She will fill Johnson’s term until next November’s PHOTO BY JACKIE KOCH election. Johnson recently Kiwanis Club of Tecumseh members Jack Beach (l) and Ron Publiski would like to sell you a moved to Colorado. can of nuts to benefit the club’s community service projects. Four other district residents besides Davis – Gina Nowak, Lisa Barksdale, Michelle Swallow, and Lori Spotts – were Nut sale helps Kiwanis Club interviewed by the board for the position. “They’re all good peo- ple who want to be able to serve serve youth and community their community,” said Tecumseh Supt. Dr. Kelly Coffin. “They all brought some- By JACKIE KOCH ships, summer reading pro- for $20 each. thing different to the table.” [email protected] grams, contributions to hospice The Kiwanis Club of Davis is a senior support, and holiday parties for Tecumseh also raises funds manager/purchasing project The Kiwanis Club of children with special needs. In through the Kiwanis Flag manager at Toyota and is a grad- Tecumseh shares the Kiwanis addition, the club assists with Project that provides yard flags uate of Indiana University with International goal of “changing Friday food packs for TPS stu- for area residents on Memorial a Bachelor of Science degree in the world one child and one dents whose families need gro- Day, Flag Day, Independence operations management and community at a time.” To cery assistance, donate diapers Day, Labor Day, 9/11 and logistics. She is a Tecumseh achieve that goal, the local to Care Pregnancy Center in Veteran’s Day; and by selling Public Schools parent with a club, which is celebrating its Adrian, involve adults with spe- tickets to the Kiwanis Travel child attending one of the dis- 61st year of existence, is cur- cial needs in the Aktion Club and Adventure Series held from trict’s early learning centers. rently running its yearly gour- through HOPE Community October through April at the met nut sale fundraiser through Center, and more. They also Tecumseh Center for the Arts. Library announces December to increase its ability sponsor service leadership pro- During the holiday season, to contribute to local children grams, with the Builders Club Kiwanis Club members take new digital service and the community through at Tecumseh Middle School and over bell ringing for the various programs. the Key Club at the high school Salvation Army at all the loca- TECUMSEH — The Tecumseh One program benefiting level. The club has four major tions in Tecumseh for the entire District Library has announced local school children is the dic- committees: Community day, which will be December 9 the addition of hoopla digital, a tionary donation each Service, Youth Service, Young this year. new media service provided to November to third grade stu- Children Priority One, and To support the Kiwanis Club patrons that allows library card- dents in Tecumseh Public Human and Spiritual Values. of Tecumseh, residents can pur- holders to access more than half Schools. “We’ve been doing The club typically raises chase the gourmet nuts at a million movies, television this for many, many years,” more than $7,000 each year Schmidt and Sons Pharmacy, shows, music albums, said Kiwanis member Ron through gourmet nut sales. “It Jerry’s Market, Martin’s Home eAudiobooks, eBooks, comics Publiski about the book give- requires us to sell, this year, Center, British Pantry, Abbott and graphic novels from a com- away. “This is a dictionary that 300 cases of nuts, with six cans Accounting, Dr. Calvin Tuttle’s puter, tablet or smartphone. the kid can use for the rest of in each case, in order to realize office, TLC Community Credit Patrons can register for their life. Even though we have that profit,” said Kiwanian Jack Union, Old National Bank and hoopla digital for free with their computers, I have talked to the Beach, who co-chairs the nut First Federal Bank. To learn library card by downloading the teachers and the teachers still sale organizing with Publiski. about the club, visitors are wel- hoopla digital app from the have them use the dictionary. He said the club’s profit will go come at the meetings, held at Apple or Google Play store on a There’s so many more things down this year because the Tecumseh United Methodist mobile device. For computer you learn from the dictionary.” company that supplies the nuts Church, 605 Bishop Reed Dr., use, patrons may visit The gourmet nut sale, when has raised their wholesale price from 7 until 8 a.m. each hoopladigital.com/home. combined with the club’s other by $4 per case. The cans hold Tuesday. For more information For more information, con- fundraising efforts, provides 36 ounces of almonds, cashews, on the gourmet nut sale, contact tact the Tecumseh District such things as college scholar- hazelnuts and pecans, and sell Publiski at 734.972.7478. Library at 423.2238.

PHOTO BY JIM LINCOLN An evening of salutes, tributes and roasts was presented last Thursday at The Ashlar to Paula Holtz (left) who was honored with the 2017 Musgrove Evans Award. Holtz was joined at the ceremony by family, associates and many friends, and received the award from Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce president John Barnhart (center). Beth Kennedy served as master of ceremonies and was joined at the podium by speakers Dick Johnson, Harvey Schmidt (sic), and Julie Nicholson, Holtz’s sister. Tributes were presented by Mayor Jack Baker, State Representative Bronna Kahle, Senator Dale Zorn and Dr. Carlton Cook, (right) who received the first Mugrove Evans Award in 1989. 11-16-17 HERALD.qxp_Layout 1 11/15/17 5:24 PM Page 4

PAGE 4A — THE TECUMSEH HERALD NOVEMBER 16, 2017 Imagine TECUMSEH & AREA OBITUARIES 90, of Prudenville, Mich., for- Dei Lutheran Church serving (Cathie) Lewis and Mike merly of Tecumseh, passed on the council and also direct- Lewis and eight great grand- That away November 9, 2017 ed the choir. After 40 years of children. at West Branch, Michi- service in sales she retired In addition to her husband, By Mary Kay McPartlin gan. Marilynn was born June from Tecumseh Products. Junior, she was preceded in 20, 1927 in Tecumseh, the After retiring she moved to death by her parents. daughter of Frederick and Prudenville and enjoyed golf- Funeral services were held at 1 I am thankful. Truly. Even to spend money on household Sarah Wesloh. She was a grad- ing and boating. There she was p.m. on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017 though the whole wide world items, vacations or to pay off uate of Tecumseh High School active at St. John Lutheran at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral seems often off its rocker, I bills – we are putting that and Siena Heights College. On Churches in Grayling and Home, Tecumseh with Pastor am thankful my world is filled money back in play right August 12, 1949 she married Houghton Lake. Gordon Peterson officiating. with more things for which to away. But to the wealthy, their Junior Gabe French and he Marilynn is survived by her Burial followed in Brookside be thankful than that make me tax payments are not noticed preceded her in death on April children, Stephen (Shirley) Cemetery, Tecumseh. want to have a meltdown. in their yearly income. As 2, 1981. French and Valerie (Chuck) Visitation was 11 a.m. to 1 Mostly I am thankful for Crandall said, he’s not spend- Marilynn lived in Tecumseh Gustafson; grandchildren, Jen- p.m. Monday preceding the the gift of information. ing that tax money, instead it’s MARILYNN J. FRENCH for 37 years where she was a nifer (Donnie) Duttine, service. Condolences to the Despite news stories that get just going to sit in his bank member of the Herrick Theresa Ripley, Gabe family may be made online at my panties in a bunch, I have account and take a nap. Marilynn Jean French, age Hospital Auxillary and Gloria (Melissa) Watkins, Brian www.pursefuneralhome.com. many opportunities for eleva- Just like anybody, I enjoy tion of mind and spirit thanks spending money without won- Beth (Donald) DeJonghe, uncle Construction Company. greet him home to his heavenly to the ease of information. dering what part of my life is to Bradley, Brett, Katherine, Utilizing his many talents, he Father on November 3, 2017 I just read in the going to take a hit from me Julia, Justin, and Jay. proudly designed and built two when Bob suffered a sudden Washington Post about a living large and going out to Bob was born on November homes for his growing family in brain hemorrhage. group of 400 millionaires and dinner one extra time a month. 11, 1943 in Tecumseh, Grosse Pointe, Michigan. Bob His spirit lives on in his wife, billionaires who have written It would be nice to make a Michigan, to his loving parents was an educator of thirty years children, grandchildren, and all a letter to Congress urging major purchase without sav- Charles and Luella (Hendershot) and taught building trades to the lives he uplifted. them not to cut the taxes of the ing for a couple years first or Bigelow. His first childhood thousands of students in the Visitation will take place on wealthy. These men and making payments. But loving memory was sitting on top of his Warren Consolidated School Friday, November 17, 2017 from women of Responsible money so much I just want grandfather’s draft horses, and it System. He was a man who 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Tecumseh Wealth, some wealthy and more money – that is just not was working on his family’s delighted in giving to others - Chapel of Handler Funeral famous and others just me. I’d rather be where I am farm where Bob gained his from his family and friends to Homes on 313 W. Pottawatamie wealthy, do not want to see now in life, than to be a mil- unfailing work ethic. He spent several community organiza- Street in Tecumseh, MI 49286 national debt rise to $1.5 tril- lionaire and just want more every summer since the age of tions, including his service as with funeral services at 11 a.m. lion at the same time impor- money. five alongside the clear waters of President of the Crystal Lake (visitation at 10 a.m.) on tant programs are cut for peo- Money is a means to an ROBERT J. BIGELOW Crystal Lake where he taught Property Rights Association and Saturday, November 18 at ple who are not millionaires. end, and I’ve managed to live countless happy guests at the as a member of the Benzie Macon United Methodist Church Members of Congress in more than 50 years – 10 Robert J. Bigelow “Bob” was family resort, Hill an’ Dale, how Sunshine Rotary. He eagerly on 11964 Tecumseh Macon Rd., favor of the tax cut for the months more – without find- a man with a giant heart. He was to water ski behind a 1964 offered rides in his replica 1932 Clinton, MI 49236. Burial will wealthiest 5 percent of ing ways to have money a selflessly loving and support- Century Resorter and ride the Ford Model A and never missed follow at Macon Cemetery in Americans cite the trickle money money in my life. I can ive husband of forty-six years to family’s treasured horses. He the opportunity to drive it in the Macon, MI. down theory. Lower taxes put live on little and be happy. I Cheryl (Lipski). His greatest joy attended multiple colleges and yearly 4th of July parade. Bob If you wish to make a contri- more money back into the would rather have people peo- came from his children Robert universities including Cleary was a carpenter — a builder of bution, a “Robert J. Bigelow millionaire’s pockets giving ple people in my life instead. Charles, Christopher Hugh, and College, where he joined the homes, student’s minds, commu- Memorial Fund” is being estab- them revenue to open new I’ve read the articles detail- Jessica Kathleen Luella (Jeff) brotherhood of Tau Kappa Delta, nity organizations, and of faith. lished. Please make checks companies and employ peo- ing how to become a million- Doerr and grandchildren Anna, and graduated from Siena He is preceded in death by his payable to Cheryl Bigelow c/o ple. aire in retirement by being a Peter, Lilliana, and Nathaniel Heights. He obtained master parents, sister Rebekah, and Central State Bank, 49 Benzie But signers of the miser during my working who love their “Pop Pop” dearly. level education in Vocational mother-in-law Kathleen (Wilkin- Blvd, P.O. Box 289, Beulah, MI Responsible Wealth letter dis- years. I’ve never been a big He was a devoted brother to Construction Trades and was son) Lipski who lived with Bob 49617. Condolences may be agree, arguing that corpora- spender, as most of my William (Nancy), Rebekah very proud to earn his builder’s and Cheryl for many years and offered to the family at tions are already at record income goes to pay my bills, (Michael) Spaulding, and Mary license and establish Bigelow was certainly one of the first to www.handlerfuneralhomes.com. profit levels and that wealthy but the idea of denying myself people don't need more everything to put every last money. They would rather see dollar in an account so I can the government use the funds be a millionaire in retirement Tecumseh Police Report to invest in education, is not right. research and roads that benefit I invest my money toward A Nissan Pathfinder SUV, seven- year-old daughter had October 31 — Mitchell A. DWLS. everyone and to ensure that retirement, but not every last driven by Gayle E. Solis, 37, stopped by the park to watch Hand-Marr, 18, of Tecumseh November 6 — Theresa E. safety net programs such as cent. That smacks too much of of Clinton, narrowly missed the water. was arrested and released on Hill, 56, of Clinton was arrest- Medicaid aren't cut. loving money. plunging into the River Raisin In other reports from the charges of no insurance after ed on North Evans for DWLS. “I have a big income. If my Instead my husband and I late Tuesday afternoon after Tecumseh Police Department: his car was stopped on She was released on bond. income gets bigger, I’m not choose to support charities, she pulled into Monument October 20 — Kendra R. Nokomis Street. November 11 — Sean W. going to invest more. I'll just the arts and our church. We Park, located next to the Sledge, 28, of Adrian, was November 1 — Jeffrey S. Cline, 25, of Tecumseh was save more,” said Crandall, spend some of it on our kids bridge on North Evans Street, arrested at the parking lot of Golding, 51, of Monroe was stopped on Russell Road for who is retired. and grandkids. We invest in near the dam, where she skid- Orchard Terrace on Adrian stopped on VanBuren Street DWLS and no insurance. He Bob Crandall is the former our home and our yard by pur- ded and slid over a concrete Street on charges of Driving and arrested for no insurance. was given a personal recogni- chief executive for American chasing beautiful plants and embankment. While License Suspended He was released on a personal zance bond on the charges, Airlines, and his honest creatures – fish, turtle and dog The SUV ended up resting (DWLS), no insurance and recognizance bond. but was lodged at the answer made me want to find – that allow us to nurture vertically on its front bumper, improper plates. The plate on November 5 — Benjamin Lenawee County Jail on a lar- him and give him a hug. This nature. And sometimes we but did not tip over into the her Chevrolet Lumina was Mendizabal, 35, of Tecumseh ceny warrant from the man wants to be taxed so pro- pay too much for coffee and water. registered to a Chrysler Town was released on bond after his Lenawee County Sheriff’s grams that benefit others can hot chocolate at our local cof- Solis said she and her and Country mini-van. arrest on Cummins Street for Department. remain operational, because fee shop. he is not interested in starting There was a time when I businesses to employ people. couldn’t do all those things, Correction I know it’s a dream for but now that I have the finan- In the November 2 edition of many people to become mil- cial means, I am not going to The Tecumseh Herald, Justin Police announce holiday hours, lionaires, and they feel protec- squirrel all the money away Green, 17, was listed in the police tive about keeping their dream and deny myself everything so report for having been arrested calls transfer to sheriff’s office wealth and not having to pay I can be a millionaire in 20 for not having a driver’s license taxes on it. The truth is, mil- years. and sharing charges of possession Tecumseh Police Chief 423.7494, will automatically for service. lionaires and billionaires are If by some chance, though, of marijuana and paraphernalia Troy Stern announced that the be transferred to the Lenawee The hours of closure will be much less likely to notice their I do shoot into the millionaire with a passenger in his vehicle. offices of the Tecumseh Police County Sheriff’s Office on from 8 a.m. on Nov. 23 until 8 tax bills than those of us hang- stratosphere, I can promise The drug and narcotics equip- Department will be closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas and a.m. on Nov. 25; 8 a.m. on ing on to our middle-class sta- you one thing. I will want to ment charges were only charged the upcoming holidays. New Year’s day. The sheriff’s Dec. 24 until 8 a.m. on Dec. tus by our pinkies. For us, our hang out with the Responsible to the passenger, not Green. All calls coming to the office will dispatch Tecumseh 26; and 8 a.m. on Dec. 31 tax savings provide the means Wealth gang and pay taxes. The Herald regrets the error. department's business line, Police patrol units to requests until 8 a.m. on Jan. 2, 2018. 11-16-17 HERALD.qxp_Layout 1 11/15/17 5:24 PM Page 5

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REPORT FROM PAGE 1A Superintendent reports progress as reorganization proceeds

but we knew there would be said parent involvement looks gled with the autonomy they some students who would leave different with flexible schedul- were given at the STEAM cen- the district.” ing. It requires them to sit down ters. Some begged their parents Communication/Parent with their child. “We’re talking to change schools. They were satisfaction about kids, side-by-side with used to structured, sit-at-a-desk, “Always – communication their parents, learning. listen-to-the-teacher atmos- can always be better,” Coffin Grading system phere. As time has passed, stu- emphasized. The district recent- Parents have also voiced dents have become more accli- ly hosted a parent advisory concerns about the grading sys- mated to the new way of learn- group meeting in which 15 peo- tem in the STEAM centers. ing and the flexible scheduling PHOTO BY JIM LINCOLN ple attended. She said parent Grades are no longer given, but Coffin is passionate, even Tecumseh City Manager Dan Swallow (l-r), Mayor Jack Baker and Economic Development support has been outstanding instead proficiencies are meas- teary-eyed, when she repeats the Director Paula Holtz were presented with the eCities Award in Dearborn on Tuesday. and that groups are now being ured and students are tested on comments she’s heard from par- driven by the parents, a direc- their competencies. As an exam- ents about their children. “I tion she hoped it would take. ple, math has been broken into don’t know what you’re doing, Research recognizes city for Some of the parents have even several competencies, such as but I have my child back,” one offered to host meetings in their division, multiplication, addi- parent told her. “My child can’t homes. She said the district’s tion and subtraction. Each of wait to go to school,” another administrative team has put those areas will be measured parent told her. As she visits the fostering business growth together a list of frequently and if any of those areas need STEAM centers, she says stu- asked questions with the hope work, parents and teachers can dents are engaged and eager to n Tecumseh one of four communities earning eCities recognition of allaying fears. I don’t want focus more time on that particu- learn. It’s not the school setting (parents) to be anxious about lar competency. “We’re just try- most remember. While instruc- TECUMSEH — Tecumseh is five-year changes in property and recent successes. these things,” she said. “I don’t ing to be better at identifying tional staff member oversee the one of four communities across values, community assets and “Reviewers found that the want people to feel that way.” where kids need help,” Coffin process, students collaborate the state to have been identified tax rates, which can demon- most compelling community Coffin and her staff are big said. As far as A through E with one another, encouraging for the strategies they employ strate the growth, investments stories came from those who on feedback. She wants parents grades go, “Any course that is fellow students to learn. to foster entrepreneurial growth and cost of doing business understand the importance of a to call or email her with ques- credit-bearing at the high Nine-week grade and economic development, within the community. For diverse community and busi- tions and concerns. “We are school, we will transfer the “I’d give the instructional according to the annual eCities example, over the five-year ness community, recognize super open and super transpar- grade,” she assured. staff an A plus plus plus,” study conducted by iLabs at the period, these communities their unique features and can ent,” she said. “We need feed- The high school grading sys- Coffin said, adding, “adminis- University of Michigan- increased their capital assets by connect how those features can back.” She said sometimes there tem will remain the same, how- trative staff, too. They’re so Dearborn’s Center for an average of 2 percent per year attract talent. In many cases, is so much information being ever colleges are now changing proud of the work they’re able Innovation Research, which by purchasing public safety these communities are able to shared that parents don’t know their admissions policies to to do.” While Tecumseh is the identified the cities of Dexter, equipment and improving side- further use their unique assets what to think of it. She feels that measure the “level of rigor,” first school district in Lenawee Saginaw, Sturgis and Tecumseh walks and other infrastructure. and diversity to create an envi- parents sometimes have a pre- Coffin said. She explained that a County to implement student- for their successes and efforts “While accounting for only ronment that allows a prospec- conceived notion about the new student who has multiple physi- centered learning, it is by no in contributing to Michigan’s about 15 percent of the cities tive business to see why their process based on their own cal education classes and has a means the first in the growth. and townships in Michigan, the firm could succeed there,” experiences with school. high grade point average will Southeastern Conference. “The City of Tecumseh is 277 communities analyzed are according to the report. Flexible scheduling in the have a lower level of rigor than Chelsea has reorganized and proud to accept this recogni- home to nearly 70 percent of The communities—as well STEAM centers has caused those who take multiple Dexter uses online learning. So tion. We are committed to cre- the population and 85 percent as 184 communities named some heartburn with parents. advanced placement (AP) class- why haven’t other districts in ating a community that will of the state’s commercial prop- five- and four-star perform- Students design their own es. the county implemented the sys- foster growth and entrepreneur- erty,” the report states. ers—were recognized Tuesday, schedule to incorporate core Besides regular and AP tem? “I think they’re waiting for ship,” said Mayor Jack Baker. Additionally, 37 communi- Nov. 14, during the eCities curriculum elements along with classes, the high school is still us to fail,” Coffin said. “But we The eCities study analyzed ties, including Tecumseh, Panel Discussion, which dis- several electives. Do parents offering its virtual academy, but won’t fail. This is all based on publicly available data from answered optional, open- cussed how talent, business like it? “Not so much,” Coffin new this year are the megatron- research; we monitor learning 277 communities from 54 ended questions about their policy and access to capital said. “People think there’s no ics and woodshop classes. and growth. The kids going into counties in Michigan. development objectives, have impacted community structure. Once parents under- Student satisfaction high school will be so much Researchers focused on the unique community features growth in Michigan. stand it, they love it.” Coffin At first, some students strug- better prepared.” 11-16-17 HERALD.qxp_Layout 1 11/15/17 5:24 PM Page 6 PAGE 6A — THE TECUMSEH HERALD Opinion NOVEMBER 16, 2017 ON THE STREET LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Council’s decision on ganization attempting to open event. Walberg’s press release states: What memories do you have of potential housing the shelter, seems to have a To the Peace Jubilee Brass “It’s time to put the brakes on long history of successful proj- Band, thank you for bringing government’s runaway spend- riding the bus to school? shelter disappointing ects that serve communities that your passion for music to the ing habits and make govern- To the Editor, would otherwise go unserved. TCA stage and for sharing the ment live within its means, I’m incredibly disappointed While I’m not a member of the history of your instruments with burying the next generation in that the Tecumseh City Council, organization or affiliated with all of us. It was a wonderful debt is morally wrong which is I was in fifth grade and I based on zoning issues, voted them, I’m familiar with the Fish performance and enjoyed by all why I voted for a balanced saw a couple that was in the to block the use of a vacant and Loaves Pantry and Bles- of those in attendance. budget amendment and consis- back seat, and I know what nursing home behind Herrick sings and More Resale Store. To the TCA staff, volunteer tently vote to cut government they were doing. They were Hospital as an emergency shel- The Neighbors of Hope website ushers, Tech Students and our spending.” seniors. ter for women and children. provides a lot of information family and friends – your sup- In 2017 Congressman — Rebecca Fox While several on the council about how they help many port is truly appreciated and we Walberg is now hawking tax noted that there were concerns members of the Lenawee com- couldn’t put on these types of reform in the shadow of a $20 about traffic, it is unclear how munity. shows and concerts without all trillion national debt that for- an emergency shelter serving http://neighborsofhope.com/s of your help. And last but defi- mer President Reagan exacer- women and children would cre- peedbumps-an-update-on-the- nitely not least, thank you to all bated with tax cuts and run- Getting beat up by the ate excessive traffic. More trou- ministry-to-women-and-chil- of our veterans. Thank you for away, unaudited military bully at the time, me and my bling are the comments made dren/ your service and your sacrifice spending resulting in wasteful sisters and brother. by some residents regarding the I encourage folks to check it for the United States of unending wars. His claims of — Jessie Meadows children who might be provided out. If you are as concerned America. further tax cuts on business and transitional housing at the pro- about this decision as I am, the wealthy just are not proven posed facility, that they were please also contact city council Kelly Jo Gilmore, to create jobs and increase rev- essentially a potential drain on and express your support for TCA Director enue. the community. this shelter. Tax reform will in- The Washington Post and It was scary at first, but it’s I was happy that both coun- Their contact information other reputable news sources kind of where you met cilman Wimple and council- can be found at http://www.my- crease debt, force cuts report it will increase our debt friends. You could pal around woman Riddle voted against the tecumseh.org/government/city- in Medicare, Medicaid by $1.5 trillion in 10 years for with your buddies. The bus motion to deny the request and council/city-council.htm To the Editor, our children. It will force $4 driver always seemed to be instead said they supported the During Congressman Tim trillion in spending cuts to nice. planning commission’s recom- Karin Wraley Barbee Walberg’s recent “Coffee Medicare and Medicaid. — Adele Greenman mendation to designate the Tecumseh Hour” in Tecumseh he told his Polls have shown that 80 shelter a special land use. TCA director thanks frustrated constituents to “Get a percent of Americans do not I grew up in a small town, so Unfortunately the other mem- supporters of special life” not once but several times want cuts to Medicare and the kids that I went to school bers voted to deny the request. rather than answer their ques- Medicaid. Many in this district Veterans Day concert with on the bus were the kids I It seems to me that zoning is tions truthfully. His partisan end up in Medicaid-funded went to school with all the way being used to justify the unjus- To the Editor, rhetoric grows weary when the nursing homes after they quick- up through high school. I pretty tifiable. We are talking about I want to personally thank audience never gets the truth. ly burn through their life sav- women and children in need of the community, our veterans Now the congressman is pro- ings from outrageous medical much had the same bus driver shelter. From what I can tell, and everyone who participated moting tax reform in newsprint costs that our congressman will the whole time. many people simply don’t want in this year’s Veterans Day con- and media that ignores the truth not address in a meaningful — Ken Hall Tecumseh to be associated with cert at Tecumseh Center for the of trickle-down tax cuts that way. what they deem to be beneath Arts on Saturday, November ran our deficits to $20 trillion President Trump’s campaign them. 11. and growing. promise was no cuts to Medi- I remember my bus driver Many others are just operat- To the Elizabeth Ruthruff We only need to look to care, yet our Congressman Tim would always give us little ing on unfounded fears. But the Wilson Foundation, thank you Kansas and its failed Gov. Walberg boldly is the face of candy bars on Fridays, and I good thing is we have many for financially supporting this Brownback who cut the state mean with his outspoken rheto- always looked forward to that. residents who are ready and year’s event so we can continue income tax from 6.45 percent ric to cut these popular pro- — Sarah Meikle willing to share their town with to provide this free concert to to 4.9 percent in 2012 resulting grams. those who desperately need a the community each year. To in a huge $4 billion deficit and So our congressman, who safe and warm place. The Theresa Powers, Gary Naugle, the loss of 9,400 jobs just in receives somewhere close to notion that “those people” Bob Elliott and Bryan Marr – the last 12 months. The budget $300,000 in government com- Sometimes it was good belong elsewhere is troubling. thank you for your help in failure forced the Republican- pensation per year, tells his and other times it was not so Anyone can fall on hard times. organizing, planning and put- led state government to raise worried constituents to “Get a good. Middle school was very And regardless of why those ting on this year’s concert. state taxes back to 5.7 percent life” when they want real unpleasant. I got picked on a women and children are in need To the American Legion this year to cover the growing answers instead of propaganda. lot. There was a lot of bullying of shelter, we should absolutely Color Guard, we greatly thank debt. It’s time for Walberg to go! welcome them to a place where you for your service to our Now we have Congressman in middle school. they can begin to rebuild. country and for serving as the Tim Walberg promoting the Paul Wohlfarth — Jessica Narsesian Neighbors of Hope, the or- Color Guard for this year’s same failed road. Jan. 25, 2013, Ottawa Lake

PACKARD FROM PAGE 1A Local Packard owner takes one last ride After eight years of tending Three or four men came to to the car with the utmost of look at the photos, and the care, Chet was ready to let it Packard was on its way to go. It takes a lot of time and finding a new home. effort to maintain such a fancy “The guy from Indiana vehicle, and it’s not one to drove here twice, back and take on Sunday drives. Cars of forth, crawled underneath it, this type sell for around took a million pictures, and he $200,000. He sold the car to a said, ‘I’m taking the car,’” fellow car-lover from Indiana. said Chet. The new owner “The guy that bought it picked it up on November 14. started Ace Rent-A-Car in “You hate to see it go, but Indianapolis, Indiana, he owns you’re happy, too,” Gordene 14 cars, and I met him at said. Auburn Auction,” Chet said. “I “I’ve had a lot of fun, done go every year Labor Day a lot in my day,” Chet said PHOTO BY JACKIE KOCH weekend, it’s for four days. I with a sparkle in his eye, remi- Chester Southwell behind the wheel of his dream car. took a photo of my car there.” niscing about a life well lived.

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Loch Erin artist featured at Tecumseh District Library

By KERRY HAMILTON SMITH [email protected]

Colleen Ream breathes life into her pastel and watercolor landscapes by using swirls of various colors and shades. The plein air artist enjoys setting up an easel outside in the midst of what she’s about to create so she can experience changes in PHOTO BY JACKIE KOCH light, fresh air, sounds, and Larry Eaton with the 147-year-old sleigh he donated to the Tecumseh Historical Museum. wildlife she encounters while she’s working. Throughout the month of November, some of 147-year-old sleigh donated to her work will be on displayt a Tecumseh District Library. While she has only been Tecumseh Historical Museum painting for five years, she has always had an artistic side. PHOTO BY KERRY HAMILTON SMITH By JACKIE KOCH he said. He called Gary Naugle, ries of playing on it with his Twenty-four years ago she Collen Ream with her artwork at the Tecumseh District Library. [email protected] historical society president, and cousin as a child. The last time wrote and illustrated a book for offered it to the museum, and it was used was around 1925, her three sons, Wings of the percent of the time, while look- among other shows. She’s also More than 90 years have Naugle put some elbow grease according to diaries Eaton pro- Wind, which she created to ing at the scene 80 percent. sold some of her art by hanging passed since it was last seen in into the sleigh to get it ready vided. “This wasn’t the only describe the Holy Spirit. After Ream admits that she doesn’t them in houses she and her hus- public, but a wood and iron for display. “When we got it, sleigh they had, they had a failing to capture the attention always adhere to that formula. band flip. After purchasing a sleigh built in Tecumseh in the we took it to my house. I Sunday-go-to-church sleigh,” of a publishing house she The self-described side-of - home, the Reams refurbish it late 1800s will now have plenty worked on it, I oiled it down he said. A trip from the farm to shelved the book. With her the-road artist accompanied her and then put it back on the mar- of eyes viewing it in an exhibit with flaxseed oil,” Naugle said. the Ann Arbor area meant an rekindled love of painting, she husband and sons to Montana ket. Part of the staging includes at the Tecumseh Historical Eaton estimates the sleigh’s overnight stay at the Osburn says it may be time to dust it last year for an elk hunt. While some of her pieces which deco- Museum, thanks to donor Larry manufacture date to be some- farm on Goodrich Road. “It off , make new illustrations, and they were being guided through rate the walls. “So my art and Eaton. where between 1860 and 1870. took them two-and-a-half publish the book herself. the mountains on horse-back the house are for sale,” she Eaton’s family owned farm It has its original paint and one days,” said Eaton. Ream and her husband of 30 and mule, she took her easel to laughed. The Reams are cur- property on East Chicago can see the faint remnants of “The more I thought of it, years, Steve, have lived at Loch Glacier National Park and went rently restoring a barn on their Boulevard, where the sleigh green striping decorating the about disposing of it, why, this Erin for the last 17, coming to work. “It was such an amaz- property. “I suspect we will do was stored for decades. “It’s front and back of the wooden was the proper place,” he said. from Kentucky and before that, ing week to paint God’s cre- an art show there, too.” always been in the family,” he frame. A black horsehair blan- “I guarantee you, you won’t Ohio and New Hampshire. “I’m ation,” Ream said. “It does Ream was approached at said. “When we sold the farm ket and the original leather find another one in original planning to stay put,” she said. force me to work quickly church to display her artwork at to the city, where the Business strip of sleigh bells were condition.” Naugle said the “I really like Michigan.” For because of the light. I get lost the library by Mary Lou Olds, a and Technology Park is, that included with the donation, and sleigh would be part of the most of her life she was a stay- in it.” fellow artist, and executive was a centennial farm that had a metal tag on the back of the museum’s holiday display at-home mom, but used to be a One evening as Ream was director of the former been in the family 168 years, seat reads, “Primrose and through December. teacher. speeding out of the park to get Community Arts of Tecumseh. and this was always in the McKinny, Tecumseh, Mich.” The museum is located at Ream began painting by back to camp before sundown, She was pleased to accept the barn. When we gave possession According to Naugle, none of 302 E. Chicago Blvd. and is joining an Art Party group. “It an officer pulled her over. He invitation. Ann Flora, who to the city and divided things the searches he has tried have open Saturdays from April forces you to paint,” she said. began asking question s, saw her helped Ream set up her display, up, I ended up with this.” He come up with information on through December from 10:30 Then she took a pastel class equipment and ended up asking said her prices were too low. “If wanted to make sure the sleigh that company. a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more from Heidi Marshall. “It ignited to see her work. “I didn’t get a someone is going to enjoy it, was in a place where it could Eaton said the sleigh was information on the museum or my love for painting,” she said. ticket,” she laughed. that’s what blesses me,” she be appreciated. “It was either purchased by his great grandfa- the historical society, call Marshall told students their Ream has participated in the said. sell it or find another location,” ther, Horace, and he has memo- 423.2374. eyes should be on the paper 20 Devils Lake Art Festival,

BUSSING FROM PAGE 1A ‘I’m just trying to get answers,’ says mother of seven-year-old left with SUV driver because it happened in Raisin for herself what transpired on this incident? “On Friday there they have investigated, the driv- Township. that afternoon. was Trooper Duff in who is a er was terminated from the When she spoke to the Raisin Thereza said she was told by police officer. She was talking company, and so I am still wait- Township police department on First Student and by Coffin that about stranger danger that day,” ing now to see what was on that November 14, she was again the bus driver was terminated he said, referring to the same video.” disappointed in the response. from his position after the inci- day he was removed from the Thereza is concerned that “I was saddened to hear them dent, and she received apologies bus. “I just wanted to say no, but First Student’s hiring process tell me that they think that it’s from Coffin and Doug Meek, a I just didn’t know what to say, and training is to blame, and not a part of their jurisdiction,” First Student manager. First so I just went,” Ellijah said. wants to make sure that the Amador said. She was told she Student did not return a call “The guy (bus driver) thought company exercises more strin- needed to speak to the from The Herald asking for that was my grandma.” The gent procedures from now on to Tecumseh Police Department. comment on this story. SUV driver asked him for direc- avoid this type of incident in the “I’m just caught in this in- What she most wants is for tions and drove him to the house future. between,” she said. She is wait- the people and the entities where his grandmother was “Are they really doing the ing for Police Chief Kevin involved to be accountable. standing outside waiting. checks they need to do on peo- Grayer to get back to her and “I’d like to know who had Coffin said she was out of ple, because they’re so desper- has talked to an attorney regard- my son for that moment,” she the office for several days last ate to fill the gaps that are need- ing a possible child endanger- said. So far, the driver of the week and is waiting for access ed?” she wondered. “I do feel ment case. She wants to get SUV has not been identified. to the bus video. “The incident like all of this is trying to be access to video footage from the “All these different places that I that occurred is absolutely unac- swept under the rug, and doing bus to see what actually took put in line, that are supposed to ceptable from the position of the so is creating more problems. place, but she has not been be trustworthy and there for us school district,” she said. “I “I’m just trying to get allowed to do so because she just keep dropping the ball on made that very clear to First answers,” she said. “It’s really was told only school personnel important situations when it’s Student transportation, that we disheartening. There’s so many can view those videos. TPS regarding a child.” were not happy with that and children. If it weren’t happening Superintendent Kelly Coffin has What was going through the wanted a full investigation com- to me, it’s going to happen to put in a request to be able to see second-grader’s mind during pleted. My understanding is someone else.” 11-16-17 HERALD.qxp_Layout 1 11/15/17 5:24 PM Page 8

A Look Back in 1967

Published every Thursday, Second-Class Postage Paid at Tecumseh, Michigan 49286 VOLUME 117 — OUR 118th YEAR — NO. 13 Send Form 3579. Subscriber rates: $4 year in Lenawee County, $5 elsewhere. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1967     16 Pages — Ten Cents Anderson Says Police To Use Breathalyzer (11-9-1967) — Anyone driv- cating liquor. admissible as court evidence ing under the influence of alco- Refusal to take a chemical and could work either for or hol in the Clinton Post area of test could result in the auto- against the defendant, depend- the Michigan State Police has a matic suspension or revocation ing on the test results. good chance to find out what a of the driver’s license. Since it is assumed that a breathalyzer is all about. William E. Barber, course high percentage of drunk driv- According to Sgt. Carl director at the Highway Traffic ing suspects will demand the Anderson, commanding offi- Safety Center, said that the breath test, it is essential that cer at the Clinton Post, successful completion of class- Breathalyzer test instruments Corporals Gibbard, Joachim room and laboratory course and qualified police operators and Paruch, and Trooper work by the officers, has given be available throughout the Houghton, have all recently the Clinton Post area the capa- state. completed a one week bility of effectively enforcing To meet this need, the Breathalyzer training program the law against drunk drivers. Michigan Law Enforcement at the Michigan State Barber also complimented Officer’s Training Council, the University’s Highway Traffic the State Police for being one Michigan Department of Safety Center. of the first to train its officers Health, Department of State Each is now qualified to to take action against the driv- Police, and MSU’s Highway administer the breath test to er, who by his excessive drink- Traffic Safety Center have persons arrested for driving ing, shows little regard for teamed together to conduct a under the influence of alcohol. other drivers and pedestrians. mammoth training program in On November 2, The three most common East Lansing. Michigan’s new “implied con- chemical tests for alcohol now Early estimates indicate that sent” law went into effect. being given analyze the driv- 175 Breathalyzers, a proven Simply stated, this means that er’s blood, breath, or urine. instrument for measuring alco- a driver has given his consent However, the new law states hol content of the blood to take a chemical test for alco- that a driver has the option to through analysis of the breath, hol if arrested for driving demand that only a breath test will be needed, along with 750 under the influence of intoxi- be given. The test findings are trained police operators. Tecumseh Honoring Clerk (11-16-1967) — A fixture at became clerk-treasurer. At this the late H. H. “Oley” Hanna. Tecumseh city hall, and certain- time, Charles Mensing was He was mayor and was suc- ly one of the communities mayor, and the late Ed Nelson, ceeded by the present mayor, finest servants is retiring after city manager. Harold Easton. 16 years with the local govern- In 1958 Mrs. Sallows, along In recognition of Mrs. ment. with other top city officials, Sallows, plans have ben formu- DEBORAH EARLING IN EVELDEAN SPANISH RED SUIT Naomi Sallows, clerk-trea- moved to a new city hall. lated to proclaim Nov. 28 as surer and guardian of much that The old village offices were “Naomi Sallows Day.” takes place at the corner of E. something to behold, in com- Open house will be observed Chicago Blvd. and Maumee, parison to present, modern at city hall, and that evening has reached retirement age. quarters. An old house, located she will be guest of honor at a EvelDean Joins Chain She first started working for next to the fire station, and dinner gathering at the Country By MAXINE CALHOUN High School. Queen Guinivere era, with wide Tecumseh in November 1951 since torn down, was quite House. City officials will be The made-to-order line of bands of handsewn lustrous as a bookkeeper and general inadequate. invited to the dinner along with (11-16-1967) — The creations will be a supplement beads. office clerk. Less than two During much of Sallows’ Mrs. Sallows’ daughter and Tecumseh-based couture fash- not replacing the custom The EvelDean salon expects years later — March 2, 1953 — time as clerk, she worked under family, who reside in Ohio. ions of Exclusives EvelDean designed couture which will to have a similar boutique in she was appointed village will now become available to an continue to be offered by their Tecumseh salon in the next clerk. urban clientele in the Detroit EvelDean at their salon on W. few months; however, until that Floyd Elliott was village Recorder Given to Firemen area. Chicago Blvd. time the new collection will be president, and Mrs. Sallows (11-16-1967) — Tecumseh Fire phone and will record all fire calls. A franchise contract has At a private showing available exclusively through succeeded Robert Kroner as Department has received a new It will eliminate any depart- been arranged with a chain of Sunday, we saw the varied col- Touch of Elegance boutiques. clerk. The former clerk is now a recording device, donated to the mental errors in responding to the fashionable boutiques, known lection, which includes wool Fashions may be ordered in resident in New Jersey. firemen by Grey Manufacturing. wrong address in fires, and will as Touch of Elegance of Gross coats and suits, luncheon and sixes from 8 to 14 in a price When the village changed to The recorder, called discourage callers in making false Pointe Farms. cocktail dresses, and short and range starting at $175. Only a city status on Jan. 1, 1954, she Audograph, is tied directly into the alarms. The boutiques, which are long evening gowns. limited number will be made of located in several Grosse Pointe Designer Evel says his each creation, and the client communities and the city of designs follow the “form of may select their own choice of Detroit, will show a line of feminity,” and he plans to create color. especially made-to-order cre- an aura of elegance in each one. A second fashion show will ations by the couturiers, Evel Evel’s native Spanish back- be presented on Nov. 27, at an and Dean. ground is detectable in many of invitational cocktail hour at the An initial collection of 30 the suits, styled with waist- Bronze Door restaurant in distinctively styled fashions length fitted jackets and Grosse Pointe Farms. will be worn at an invitational swirling skirts. The couturiers expect they showing in Grosse Pointe His flair for the whimsical may soon have to add to their Farms Monday evening with was shown in grey flannel, present staff of seamstresses arrangements by Touch of which appeared to be a low- and models because of this new Elegance boutiques. belted jacket and box-pleated development. Wearing gowns will be skirt. It really is a tricky coat- “We always plan to keep our local models, who have been ensemble, with widely-spaced production in Tecumseh, even if in training at the EvelDean panels swirling from the coat the time comes when we have salon for several months: waist, and is worn over a fashion showings in New Janice Heimerdinger, of matching sleeveless A-line York,” designer Evel declared. Clinton; Deborah Earling, of dress. “I see no reason why the Tecumseh; and a more recent A stunning “American midwest cannot have a fashion addition to the modeling staff, Beauty” red satin evening gown capitol — right here in Debbie (Bambi) Blanchard, of of pencil slim lines is highlight- Tecumseh,” he said. Macon, a senior at Tecumseh ed by medieval sleeves of the Why not, indeed? Jaycees To Hold 3rd Annual Follies (11-16-1967) — Tecumseh Tecumseh Products Union Youth and sports activities, CHILDREN GIVE TO CHILDREN — Jean Bishop, 5, of the kindergarten class of the Britton Junior Chamber of Commerce Hall. adult recreation and a commu- Baptist Sunday School, is shown making a contribution of food to be given to the Regular has announced plans for its Last year, the Jaycees raised nity auditorium fund are Baptist Children’s Home, St. Louis. Jean is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bishop, third “Follies,” a variety show over $800 and donated pro- presently being considered as 20439 Day Rd. to be held Jan. 27-28 at the ceeds for new football lights. future Jaycee projects.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2017 THE TECUMSEH HERALD — PAGE 9A What’s Happening Thursday, Nov. 16 — Friday and Saturday, Monday, Dec. 11. Info: in Adrian, the agricultural pages to create apple deco- 703 E. Chicago Blvd., from Lenawee County Dec. 1-2 — 423.2238. development of celery in rations with Sheryl Moll, 4- 1-2:30 p.m. Local historian Historical Museum Open Promenade Candlelight Tecumseh and Michigan’s H Program Coordinator. All Lois Lane will teach the House Home Tour Wednesday, Jan. 10 — first cheese factory in materials will be provided basics of the spinning Lenawee County Historical Throughout Tecumseh from Holiday Plant Care 101 Fairfield Township. Info: for this free class. wheel, the different types Museum, 110 E. Church St., 5:30-8 p.m. Historic Tecumseh District Library, 423.2238. Registration begins of wheels available and Adrian, from 6:30 until 8 Tecumseh homes decorat- 215 N. Ottawa St., from 7-8 Wednesday, Jan. 3. Info: preparing both commercial- p.m. Exhibits by Adrian ed for the holidays will be p.m. Paul Pfeifer, Managing Tuesday, Jan. 30 — 423.2238. ly processed and raw wool College students Madelyn open, with docents acting Director of Hidden Lake Bookcycle: Artsy Apples for spinning, including Losier, Kayla Wendt and as guides in a holiday Gardens, will discuss the Tecumseh District Library, Wednesday, Jan. 31 — hand cards, a knitty-knotty Ryan Wojcik on The History atmosphere. Info: 424.6003. proper growing require- 215 N. Ottawa St., from 7-8 “Addicted to Spinning and a swift, and how to of Agriculture in Lenawee ments for holiday plants, as p.m. Salvage old books by Wheels” care for raw wool. Info: County and The Great Tuesday, Dec. 5 — well as tips on using the using their covers and Tecumseh Senior Center, 423.2238. Blizzard of 1978, as well as Holiday Centerpiece plants beyond the holiday a preview of the upcoming Class season. Info: 423.2238. Underground Railroad/Anti- Tecumseh District Library, Slavery exhibit. Info: 215 N. Ottawa St., from 7-9 Tuesday, Jan. 23 — 265.6071 or lenaweemuse- p.m. Susan Amstutz, Glimpses into Lenawee um.org. Exhibits Coordinator for the County's Past Clinton Arts Center, will Tecumseh District Library, Thursday, Nov. 16 — teach participants how to 215 N. Ottawa St., from 7-8 Leaf Lanterns complete a holiday center- p.m. Local historian Brenda Lenawee County Library, piece. Attendees are L. Burkett, author of 4459 W. US 223, Adrian, encouraged to bring their “Lenawee County,” will from 6-7 p.m. Turn mason own favorite greens and speak about the abundant jars into illuminating embellishments. A materials forests, prairies, hills, lakes lanterns. For ages 18 and fee of $15 will be collected and streams surrounded by up. Registration is required. the night of the class. Info: uncultivated fruit, berries, Info: 263.1011. 423.2238. nuts and wild game, which enabled the county to lead Saturday, Nov. 18 — Saturday, Dec. 9 — the state in agricultural and 38th Annual Sand Creek Maumee Street Music Jam industrial wealth by 1900. Craft Show First Presbyterian Church, Explore the fencing industry Sand Creek High School, 156 E. Maumee St., Adrian 6518 Sand Creek Hwy., starting at 6 p.m. Free Sand Creek, from 8 a.m. acoustic music jam, open to until 3 p.m. Info: 436.3124. the public. Info: marilyn- [email protected]. Saturday, Nov. 18 — Canvas Painting Tuesday, Dec. 12 — Britton Library, 120 College Holiday Sing-A-Long Ave., Britton, from 10:30 Tecumseh Senior Center, a.m. until noon. A class for 703 E. Chicago Blvd., from ages 18 and up to make a 1-2 p.m. Sing-a-long holi- step-by-step painting of a day carols with area resi- winter-themed picture. dent Anne Walker and other Registration is required. community musicians. Light Info: 451.2860. refreshments will be provid- ed by the Friends of Saturday, Nov. 18 — Tecumseh District Library. Teen String Art Info: 423.2238. Lenawee District Library, 4459 W. US 223, Adrian, Saturday, Dec. 16 — from 3-4:30 p.m. String art Sparkling Snowflakes program for teens in grades Tecumseh District Library, six and up. Registration is 215 N. Ottawa St., from 2- required. Info: 263-1011. 3:30 p.m. Turn toilet paper tubes into glittering Saturday, Nov. 18 — snowflakes. All supplies will Holiday Open Houses be provided for this adult Downtown Village of class, but attendees are Brooklyn from 9 a.m. until 6 welcome to bring extra dec- p.m. Open houses at down- orations. No registration is town merchants. Info: required. Info: 423.2238. 517.592.2591. Sunday, Dec. 17 — Tuesday, Nov. 21 — The Vintage Market: Turkey Time Family Home for the Holidays Storytime Monroe County Adrian District Library, 143 Fairgrounds, 3775 S. E. Maumee St., Adrian, Custer Rd., Monroe, from starting at 6:30 p.m. 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Upscale Families are invited to this pop-up market featuring free event featuring local artisans, shops, and Thanksgiving stories, songs, small businesses. Advance rhymes and a Thanksgiving ticket purchases are puppet show, to be held in advised, $5 each, children the basement level commu- 6 and under free. Info: nity room. Info: 265.2265 or 734.344.1079. [email protected]. Sunday, Dec. 17 — Tuesday, Nov. 28 — Lenawee Community Clinton Through Local Chorus Concert Letters, Photographs Adrian College, 110 S. Clinton Township Public Madison St., Adrian. Library, 100 Brown St., “Angels” concert at Herrick Clinton, starting at 7 p.m. Chapel on South Charles Sharon Scott, archivist for St., Adrian College campus, the Historical Society of beginning at 4 p.m. Joining Clinton for more than 40 the chorus will be guest years, will present a pro- musicians and Madison gram on the history of the Schools’ sixth grade choir. village through letters, and Tickets are $15 and are telegrams of residents of available at lenaweecom- the Clinton area, and photo- munitychorus.com or at the graphs. Info: 456.7198. door the night of the event. Free admission for students Thursday, Nov. 30 — and children. Info: Introduction to Essential 266.6773. Oils Lenawee District Library, Tuesday, Jan. 9 — 4459 W. US 223, Adrian, New Year's Resolutions - from 6:30 until 7:30 p.m. Goal Setting 101 Learn about the health and Tecumseh District Library, wellness benefits of essen- 215 N. Ottawa St., from 7- tial oils and how they can 8:30 p.m. Dr. Jennifer be incorporated into daily Sader of Bright Spots life. Info: 263-1011. Creative Business Services will help participants use Friday, Dec. 1 — several brainstorming tech- Christmas Parade niques to set concise goals Downtown Tecumseh begin- and priorities. Participants ning at 7 p.m. Free hot are encouraged to bring old chocolate, caroling, Santa’s magazines. A materials fee arrival, and extended shop- of $1 will be collected the ping hours at downtown night of the class. merchants. Info: 424.6003. Registration begins 11-16-17 HERALD.qxp_Layout 1 11/15/17 5:24 PM Page 10

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Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C., is $87,708.64 is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(16) applies. If under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of County at 10:00 AM on November 30, 2017 Said Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper Mortgagee/Assignee attempting to collect a debt, any information Description of the mortgaged premises: the property is s old at foreclosure sale under 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower premises are situated in Township of Cambridge, Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research obtained will be used for that purpose. MORT- Situated in Township of Riga, Lenawee County, Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, will be held responsible to the person who buys Lenawee County, Michigan, and are described as: Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 GAGE SALE –Russell W. Vansickle and Michigan, and described as: Land in the under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to All that part of the Southwest one-quarter of the (11-09)(11-30) Charlotte R. Vansickle, husband and wife, grant- Township of Riga, Lenawee County, Michigan, responsible to the person who buys the property the mortgage holder for damaging the property Southeast one-quarter of Section 33, Town 5 11/9,16,23,30,2017 ed a mortgage to The Huntington National Bank described as: Part of the Southwestern 1/4 of the at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mort- during the redemption period. South, Range 2 East, and all that part of the successor my merger to Sky Bank, Mortgagee, Northwest fractional 1/4 of Sections 3, Town 8 gage holder for damaging the property during the This notice is from a debt collector. Southeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quar- Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement dated April 6, 2005, and recorded on April 12, South, Range 5 East, Township of Riga, Lenawee redemption period. Dated: 10/26/2017 U.S. Date of notice: October 26, 2017 ter of Section 33, Town 5 South, Range 2 East, NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to MCL 2005, in Liber 2295, on Page 682, Lenawee County, Michigan, further described by Walter E. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee Trott Law, P.C. described as commencing at the South one-quar- 600.3212, that the following will be foreclosed County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage Frazier and Associates, Inc. Certified Boundary for Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, 1330963 ter corner of Section 33, aforesaid, and running by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the Survey Job No. 0402051, as commencing at the Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series (10-26)(11-16) thence North 89 degrees 10 minutes 44 seconds part of them, at public auction at the place of sum of Forty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred West 1/4 corner of Section 3; thence North 03 2005-5, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: 10/26;11/2,9,16,2017 West along the South line of the Southwest one- holding the circuit court within Lenawee Ninety Dollars and Seventy-Four Cents degrees, 00 minutes, 00 seconds West 1665.60 Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 251 Diversion Street quarter of said Section 33, 165.01 feet; thence County, at 10:00 AM, on December 14, 2017: ($49,790.74). Under the power of sale contained feet along the West line of Section 3 (centerline of Rochester, MI 48307 (248) 853-4400 Our File Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement North 0 degrees 18 minutes 05 seconds East Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Kenneth M. in said mortgage and the statute in such case Riga Highway) for a point of beginning, thence No: 13-82836 NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to 1320.99 feet to the North line of the Southeast Keffer, a single man made and provided, notice is hereby given that continuing North 03 degrees, 00 minutes, 00 sec- (10-26)(11-16) MCL 600.3212, that the following will be fore- one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of said Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the onds West 244.11 feet along the West line of 10/26;11/2,9,16,2017 closed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or section 33, thence South 89 degrees 22 minutes Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Nations mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at Section 3 (centerline of Riga Highway) to the some part of them, at public auction at the 35 seconds East along said line 165.01 feet to the Direct Mortgage, LLC its successors and assigns public vendue, at th e East door to the Lenawee Northwest corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILI- place of holding the circuit court within North and South one-quarter line of said Section Foreclosing Assignee (if any): PennyMac County Courthouse in Adrian, Michigan. at 10:00 Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 3, thence TARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE Lenawee County, at 10:00 AM, on December 7, 33; thence South 89 degrees 36 minutes 13 sec- Loan Services, LLC AM o'clock, on November 30, 2017 Said premis- North 88 degrees, 05 minutes, 49 seconds East PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT 2017: onds East along the North line of the Southwest Date of Mortgage: March 4, 2016 es are located in Lenawee County, Michigan and 33.00 feet to the East line of Riga Highway; OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Christopher A. one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of said Date of Mortgage Recording: March 7, 2016 are described as: The North 33 feet of the East 7 thence South 03 degrees, 00 minutes, 00 seconds MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been Georges, A Single Man Section 33, 165.00 feet; thence South 0 degrees Amount claimed due on date of notice: rods of Lot 5 and the South 1/2 of Lot 6, Block 6, East 21.89 feet along the East line of Riga made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic 18 minutes 05 seconds West 1321.47 feet to the $86,668.83 L.G. Berry's Addition, City of Adrian, Lenawee Highway; to the Southerly top bank of the Mary E. Atkinson F/K/A Mary E. Phipps and Registration Systems, Inc. South line of the Southeast one-quarter of said Description of the mortgaged premises: County, Michigan. The redemption period shall Floodwood Creek, thence South 74 degrees, 36 Daniel P. Atkinson, married, to Beneficial Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Wells Fargo Section 33; thence North 89 degrees 38 minutes Situated in City of Adrian, Lenawee County, be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless minutes, 57 seconds East 208.59 feet along the Michigan Inc., Mortgagee, dated February 13, Bank, NA 02 s econds West along said line 165.0 feet to the Michigan, and described as: Lot 110, Springtime abandoned under MCL 600.3241, in which case Southerly top bank of the Floodwood Creek; 2003 and recorded February 19, 2003 in Liber Date of Mortgage: July 25, 2014 place of beginning. The redemption period shall Acres, as recorded in Liber 13 of Plats, Page 17 the redemption period shall be 1 month, or under thence South 14 degrees, 58 minutes, 22 seconds 2099, Page 334. Said mortgage is now held by Date of Mortgage Recording: July 29, 2014 be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless and 18, Lenawee County Records. MCL 600.3241a 30 days from the date of such East 96.83 feet; thence South 00 degrees, 03 min- U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Amount claimed due on date of notice: determined abandoned in accordance with MCL The redemption period shall be 6 months sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a(b) utes and 27 seconds East 37.18 feet; thence South Master Participation Trust, by assignment. There $125,046.45 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the from the date of such sale, unless determined notice, whichever is later, or extinguished pur- 26 degrees, 14 minutes, 22 seconds West 33.11 is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Description of the mortgaged premises: redemption period shall be 30 days from the date abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a; suant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced feet; thence South 88 degrees, 13 minutes 00 sec- One Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Five Hundred Situated in City of Tecumseh, Lenawee County, of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice or, if the subject real property is used for agricul- property is sold at a foreclosure sale under onds West 233.00 feet to the point of beginning. Ei ghty-Six and 85/100 Dollars ($145,586.85), Michigan, and described as: Lot 84, River Acres required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is tural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL The redemption period shall be 6 months including interest at 4% per annum. Area No. Two, as recorded in Liber 11 of plats, later; or unless MCL 600.3240(16) applies. If the If the property is sold at foreclosure sale 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible from the date of such sale, unless determined Under the power of sale contained in said Page 42, Lenawee County records. property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of to the person who buys the property at the mort- abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a; mortgage and the statute in such case made and The redemption period shall be 6 months 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower gage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder or, if the subject real property is used for agricul- provided, notice is hereby given that said mort- from the date of such sale, unless determined MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held respon- will be held responsible to the person who buys for damaging the property during the redemption tural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a; sible to the person who buys the property at the the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to period. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the If the property is sold at foreclosure sale premises, or some part of them, at public vendue or, if the subject real property is used for agricul- mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage the mortgage holder for damaging the property Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of at the place of holding the circuit court within tural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). holder for damaging the property during the during the redemption period. return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower Lenawee County, Michigan at 10:00 AM on If the property is sold at foreclosure sale redemption period. Dated: 10/26/2017 This notice is from a debt collector. have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, will be held responsible to the person who buys NOV EMBER 30, 2017. under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of Statebridge Company, LLC Assignee of Date of notice: November 16 , 2017 the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. The the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to Said premises are located in the City of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, Trott Law, P.C. Huntington Nati onal Bank successor my merger the mortgage holder for damaging the property Adrian, Lenawee County Michigan, and are will be held responsible to the person who buys P.C. 251 Diversion Street Rochester, MI 48307 1332945 to Sky Bank Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman during the redemption period. described as: the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to 248-853-4400 Our File No: 109578 (11-16)(12-07) & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite This notice is from a debt collector. Lot 2 of Elijah Allis Addition to the City of the mortgage holder for damaging the property (10-26)(11-16) 11/16,23,30;12/7,2017 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 Date of notice: October 26, 2017 Adrian, according to the Plat thereof as recorded during the redemption period. 10/26;11/2,9,16,2017 (10-26)(11-16) Trott Law, P.C. in Liber 33 of Deeds, Page 809, Lenawee County This notice is from a debt collector. Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement 10/26;11/2,9,16,2017 1331083 Records. Excepting therefrom a strip of land of Date of notice: November 2, 2017 Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C., is attempting NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to MCL (10-26)(11-16) the uniform width of 5 3/4 feet front and rear Trott Law, P.C. to collect a debt, any information obtained will be 600.3212, that the following will be foreclosed Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement 10/26;11/2,9,16,2017 from off and across the North side thereof. 1331656 used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE –Henry by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Together with an d subject to driveway easement (11-02)(11-23) E. Philo, An Unmarried Man, granted a mortgage to part of them, at public auction at the place of MCL 600.3212, that the following will be fore- FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS FIRM over the South 3 feet of land adjoining subject 11/2,9,16,23,2017 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. holding the circuit court within Lenawee closed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO property on the North and the North 3 feet of sub- ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's County, at 10:00 AM, on December 14, 2017: successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 15, Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Robert some part of them, at public auction at the COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION ject property. FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS FIRM 2008, and recorded on August 22, 2008, in Liber 2370, place of holding the circuit court within WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR COL- The redemption period shall be 6 months IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO Wayne Adkins and Denise Adkins, husband on Page 700, and assigned by said mortgagee to and wife Lenawee County, at 10:00 AM, on November LECTING A DEBT. IF THE DEBT WAS DIS- from the date of such sale, unless determined COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper, as 30, 2017: CHARGED IN A BANKRUPTCY PRO- abandoned in accordance with MCLA WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR COL- Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic assigned, Lenawee County Records, Michigan, on Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for USAA Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Benjamin CEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS NOT AN §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period LECTING A DEBT. IF THE DEBT WAS DIS- which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date Oram, a single man ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THAT DEBT. If shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO CHARGED IN A BANKRUPTCY PRO- hereof the sum of Twenty-One Thousand Nine Federal Savings Bank its successors and assigns Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic you are in the Military, please contact our ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee CEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS NOT AN Hundred Thirty Dollars and Sixty-Seven Cents Foreclosing Assignee (if any): U.S. Bank Registration Systems, Inc. office at the number listed below. ATTN PUR- can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THAT DEBT. If ($21,930.67). Under the power of sale contained in National Association Foreclosing Assignee (if any): JPMorgan CHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid you are in the Military, please contact our said mortgage and the statute in such case made and Date of Mortgage: December 5, 2014 Chase Bank, National Association foreclosing mortgagee for any reason. In that amount tendered at sale, plus interest. office at the number list ed below. ATTN PUR- provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage Date of Mortgage Recording: December 8, Date of Mortgage: January 29, 2015 event, your damages, if any, shall be limited If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur- CHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premis- 2014 Date of Mortgage Recording: January 30, solely to the return of the bid amount tendered suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be foreclosing mortgagee for any reason. In that es, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the East Amount claimed due on date of notice: 2015 at sale, plus interest, and the purchaser shall held responsible to the person who buys the prop- event, your damages, if any, shall be limited door to the Lenawee County Courthouse in Adrian, $153,484.27 Michigan. at 10:00 AM o'clock, on December 7, 2017 Description of the mortgaged premises: Amount claimed due on date of notice: have no further recourse against the erty at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the solely to the return of the bid amount tendered Said premises are located in Lenawee County, $97,444.83 Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s mortgage holder for damage to the property dur- at sale, plus interest, and the purchaser shall Situated in Township of Tecumseh, Lenawee Michigan and are described as: Commencing at the County, Michigan, and described as: Lots 15, 16, Description of the mortgaged premises: attorney. MORTGAGE SALE – A mortgage ing the redemption period. have no further recourse against the South quarter post of Section 5 in Town 6 South, Situated in Township of Dover, Lenawee County, has been granted by: Jeffery White and Norann Dated: October 26, 2017 Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s and 17, Mason Heights, as recorded in Liber 11 of Range 4 East; thence North on the quarter line of said Plats, Page 2, Lenawee County Records. Michigan, and described as: All that part of the White, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Orlans PC attorney. MORTGAGE SALE – A mortgage Section, 5 chains and 49 links; thence East, parallel to East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 31, Town Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for BNC Attorneys for Servicer was granted by: John Bonham and Jamie S. the South line of said Section, 20 chains and 4 links to The redemption period shall be 6 months 7 South, Range 2 East, described as commencing Mortgage, INC., A Delaware Corporation, its suc- P.O. Box 5041 Bonham, Husband and Wife to JPMorgan Chase the East line of the West half of the Southeast quarter from the date of such sale, unless determined on the South line of Section 31, aforesaid, at a cessors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 4, Troy, MI 48007 Bank, N.A., Mortgagee, dated July 15, 2013 and of said section; thence South on said East line, 5 abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a; point located 297.10 feet North 89 degrees 13 2005 and recorded April 1, 2005 in Liber 2294 File No. 17-013472 recorded July 29, 2013 in Liber 2473 Page 11 in chains and 49 links to the South line of said Section; or, if the subject real property is used for agricul- minutes 30 seconds West from the South 1/4 cor- Page 843 and partial discharge of mortgage dated (10-26)(11-16) Lenawee County Records, Michigan. Said mort- thence West on said South line 20 chains and 4 links tural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). ner of said Section 31, and running thence North April 21, 2008 and recorded April 23, 2008 in 10/26;11/2,9,16,2017 gage was assigned to: Statebridge Company LLC, to the place of beginning, containing 11 acres of land, If the property is sold at foreclosure sale 89 degrees 13 minutes 30 seconds West along Liber 2363 Page 334 and mortgage corrected by by assignment dated July 15, 2016 and recorded more or less. The redemption period shall be one year under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of said line 180.0 feet; thence North 0 degrees 46 agreement dated November 3, 2016 and recorded Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement September 26, 2016 , in Liber 2533 Page 259 on from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower MCL 600.3241, in which case the redemption period will be held responsible to the person who buys minutes 30 seconds East 484.0 feet; thence South November 21, 2016 in Liber 2536 Page 167 and NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the shall be 1 month, or under MCL 600.3241a 30 days 89 degrees 13 minutes 30 seconds East 180.00 corrected by agreement dated July 28, 2017 and MCL 600.3212, that the following will be fore- date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Nine the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL the mortgage holder for damaging the property feet, thence South 0 degrees 46 minutes 30 sec- recorded August 9, 2017 in Liber 2549 Page 790 closed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Eight Dollars and 600.3241a(b) notice, whichever is later, or extin- onds West 484.0 feet to the place of beginning. in Lenawee County Records, Michigan. Said some part of them, at public auction at the Forty-Three Cents ($139,158.43) including inter- during the redemption period. guished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above ref- This notice is from a debt collector. The redemption period shall be 6 months mortgage was assigned to: U.S. BANK NATION- place of holding the circuit court within est 3.875% per annum. Under the power of sale erenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under from the date of such sale, unless determined AL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee for Structured Lenawee County, at 10:00 AM, on November contained in said mortgage and the statute in such Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, Date of notice: November 16, 2017 abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a; Asset Investment Loan Trust, Mortgage Pass- 30, 2017: case made and provided, notice is hereby given the borrower will be held responsible to the person Trott Law, P.C. or, if the subject real property is used for agricul- Through Certificates, Series 200 5-5, by assign- Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Cole W. Bice, that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure 1332928 tural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). ment dated January 31, 2012 and recorded an unmarried man the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the prop- (11-16)(12-07) If the property is sold at foreclosure sale February 21, 2012 in Liber 2439 Page 47, on Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic public vendue, the Circuit Court of Lenawee erty during the redemption period. Nationstar 11/16,23,30;12/7,2017 under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the Registration Systems, Inc. 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Twelve Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Wells Fargo will be held responsible to the person who buys Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Three Dollars and Bank, NA the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to Sixty-Eight Cents ($212,543.68) including inter- Date of Mortgage: March 30, 2009 the mortgage holder for damaging the property est 6.365% per annum. Under the power of sale Date of Mortgage Recording: April 7, 2009 during the redemption period. contained in said mortgage and the statute in such Amount claimed due on date of notice: This notice is from a debt collector. case made and provided, n otice is hereby given $37,974.19 Date of notice: November 2, 2017 that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of Description of the mortgaged premises: Trott Law, P.C. the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at Situated in City of Adrian, Lenawee County, 1331316 public vendue, Circuit Court of Lenawee County Michigan, and described as: All that part of Lot 2, (11-02)(11-23) at 10:00AM on November 30, 2017 Said premis- Block 7, Berry's Southern Addition to the Village, 11/2,9,16,23,2017 es are situated in Township of Madison, Lenawee now City, of Adrian, as recorded in Liber S of County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 49, Deeds, Page 215, Lenawee County Records, Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Adrian Gardens as recorded in Liber 10 of Plats, described as commencing on the West line of Lot NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Page 43, Lenawee County Records. Also, that 2, Block 7, Berry's Southern Addition at a point 4 MCL 600.3212, that the following will be fore- part o f the Southeast one-quarter of the Northeast rods South of the Northwest corner of said lot; closed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or one-quarter of Section 14, Town 7 South, Range thence Southerly on the East line of State Street 4 some part of them, at public auction at the 3 East, described as: Commencing at the rods; thence East at right angles with said State place of holding the circuit court within Northwest corner of Lot 49 of the Plat of Adrian Street to the East line of said lot; thence North on Lenawee County, at 10:00 AM, on November Gardens, aforesaid, and running thence South 01 East line of said lot, 4 rods to the South line of the 30, 2017: degree 52 minutes East 162.89 feet; thence South lot as aforesaid conveyed to Nelson Bradish; Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Miguel A 88 degrees 33 minutes West 30.00 feet; thence thence West parallel with the North line of said Amador, a single man and Rhonda Vansteenkiste, North 01 degree 51 minutes West 162.53 feet; Lot 2, being also along the South line of said tenants in common thence North 87 degrees 52 minutes East 30.00 Bradish lot, to the place of beginning, EXCEPT- Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic feet to the point of beginning. The redemption ING THEREFROM 1/2 rod for alley on East end. Registration Systems, Inc. period shall be 6 months from the date of such The redemption period shall be 6 months Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Wells Fargo sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance from the date of such sale, unless determined Bank, N.A. with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a; Date of Mortgage: June 30, 2010 case the redemption period shall be 30 days from or, if the subject real property is used for agricul- Date of Mortgage Recording: August 3, 2010 the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the tural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). Amount claimed due on date of notice: notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever If the property is sold at foreclosure sale CITY OF TECUMSEH COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF TECUMSEH TECUMSEH RESOLVES: To approve the RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED. COUNCIL MEETING November 6, 2017 list of bills to be paid. RESOLUTION NOVEMBER 6, 2017 RESOLUTION was offered by Council CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TECUMSEH CITY HALL member Naugle and supported by Council mem- TECUMSEH RESOLVES: To approve the pur- 7:30 P.M ber Harmon. chase of replacement digital radio equipment The meeting was called to order by Mayor YES: Baker, Fox, Harmon, Keiser, Naugle, and the labor for installation from Utilities Baker. Riddle, and Wimple. Instrumentation Service in an amount not-to- Mayor Baker led the Pledge of Allegiance. NO: None. exceed $44,325.00 and authorize the City Roll call was taken as follows: RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED. Manager to approve the purchase agreement. PRESENT: Mayor Baker, Council mem- RESOLUTION RESOLUTION was offered by Council bers Fox, Harmon, Keiser, Naugle, Riddle, and CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF member Naugle and supported by Council mem- Wimple. TECUMSEH RESOLVES: To accept the FY ber Harmon. ABSENT: None. 2016-2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial YES: Harmon, Keiser, Naugle, Riddle, Motion Harmon and seconded Fox, to Report and Independent Auditors Report; and Wimple, Baker, and Fox. approve the November 6, 2017 agenda as pre- place the report on file and on the City’s website NO: None. sented. Motion carried unanimously. for public review. RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED. Guests were welcomed to the meeting by RESOLUTION was offered by Council RESOLUTION Mayor Baker. member Riddle and supported by Council mem- CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Mark Kettner from Rehman-Robson gave ber Harmon. TECUMSEH RESOLVES: To approve the the FY 2016-2017 Comprehensive Annual YES: Fox, Harmon, Keiser, Naugle, Riddle, Bond Authorizing Resolution for the 2017 Financial Report. Wimple, and Baker. Capital Improvement Bonds, Limited Tax During public comment, Steven Palmer of NO: None. General Obligation; and authorize the Mayor Neighbors of Hope spoke in favor of the transi- RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED. and Clerk to execute the Resolution. tional/emergency housing facilities being RESOLUTION RESOLUTION was offered by Council allowed in the OS-1 District, as they have inter- CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF member Fox and supported by Council member est in Tecumseh. TECUMSEH RESOLVES: To approve the Naugle. Richard Darm, resident at 110 S. Division Special Event application submitted by the YES: Keiser, Naugle, Riddle, Wimple, Street spoke against the transitional emergency Tecumseh Area Chamber of Commerce to hold Baker, Fox, and Harmon. housing facilities being allowed in the City. the 35th Annual Christmas Parade in Downtown NO: None. Motion Wimple and seconded Harmon, to Tecumseh on Friday, December 1, 2017 begin- RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED. receive and place on file the report of the City ning at 7:00 p.m., including a temporary closure RESOLUTION Manager. The following items were added or of Chicago Blvd. (M-50); and to locate the Santa CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF discussed: 1) M-50 Sewer Work Completed; 2) House once again in Adams Park on or after TECUMSEH RESOLVES: To DENY the Parks and Recreation Hours and Programs; 3) November 18, 2017 and to remove it prior to request to allow Transitional/Emergency TCA Shows and Events; 4) Downtown Holiday January 30, 2018. Women and Children Housing Facilities in the Open House and Streetscape Lighting RESOLUTION was offered by Council OS-1 District as they are not compatible with the Ceremony; 5) Brookside Cemetery Tour by member Wimple and supported by Council other land uses in the Office Services OS-1 Council member Naugle; and 6) Recruitment for member Keiser. District due to the methods of operation, and City Clerk. Motion carried unanimously. YES: Baker, Fox, Harmon, Keiser, Naugle, find this is not a similar use to the other uses in RESOLUTION Riddle, and Wimple. the district. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NO: None. RESOLUTION was offered by Council TECUMSEH RESOLVES: To adopt the RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED. member Naugle and supported by Council mem- Consent Agenda, approving, receiving and plac- RESOLUTION ber Keiser. ing on file the following: (1) City Council min- CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YES: Baker, Fox, Harmon, Keiser, Naugle. utes from the regular meeting held October 16, TECUMSEH RESOLVES: To appoint Angela NO: Wimple, Riddle. 2017. Gwilt as the Acting City Clerk with the func- MOTION CARRIED 5-2. RESOLUTION was offered by Council tions and duties of the City Clerk outlined in the During public comment, Council member member Harmon and supported by Council City Charter Sec. 4.11, effective November 9, Naugle reminded everyone of the Veterans Day member Naugle. A roll call vote was taken as 2017, which shall remain effective until a per- Service at Brookside Cemetery, this Saturday at follows: manent City Clerk is appointed. 11 am. YES: Baker, Fox, Harmon, Keiser, Naugle, RESOLUTION was offered by Council Motion Harmon and seconded Naugle, to Riddle, and Wimple. member Naugle and supported by Council mem- adjourn the meeting at 8:33 p.m. Motion car- NO: None. ber Keiser. ried unanimously. RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED. YES: Baker, Fox, Harmon, Keiser, Naugle, Jackson L. Baker, Mayor RESOLUTION Riddle, and Wimple. Jessica Emrick, City Clerk CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NO: None. PAGE 4B — THE TECUMSEH HERALD NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Michigan’s ‘Rock Your Mocs’ program returns for second year during National Native American Heritage Month

The Michigan History November, the program has Native life in the 21st centu- Center in Lansing and once at with a broad, public audience. now, Native people are fight- Center will continue its “Rock expanded into a series of pro- ry,” said Michigan History a partner location in the The project and film festival ing many battles in their com- Your Mocs” program, which it grams, workshops and cele- Center Director Sandra Clark. Detroit area. The 2018 Rock are presented through a part- munities, from protecting nat- launched last November in brations that take place “For 2017, we are working Your Mocs programs will fol- nership between the Michigan ural resources to human traf- celebration of National Native around the world. with an advisory committee low a variety of formats State University Native ficking to combating racism. American Heritage Month, In November 2016, the made up of representatives of including presentations, American Institute, the These events can help others with a year-long, monthly Michigan History Center Michigan’s indigenous com- workshops and panel discus- Michigan State University not only understand Native series of programs in Lansing debuted Michigan’s “Rock munities to develop a range of sions and will touch on topics College of Arts and Letters, people, but also provide and the Detroit area. The Your Mocs” program, which creative, casual and academic ranging from contemporary the Inter-Tribal Council of resources to help.” series will kick off with the featured three free public offerings that provide a deep- issues to culture and tradi- Michigan and the Saginaw The Michigan History IndigiStory Native Film events — a film festival, a er understanding of Native tions to youth perspectives. Chippewa Tribal College. Center is part of the Michigan Festival at the Michigan workshop and a panel discus- sovereignty and governance, The event runs from 5:15 “My biggest hope is that Department of Natural History Center, located at 702 sion — developed in partner- economic development, envi- to 8 p.m., with light refresh- attendees come away with a Resources. Its museum and W. Kalamazoo St. in down- ship with nearly a dozen com- ronmental issues, education, ments served before the film greater understanding of archival programs foster town Lansing on Tuesday, munity groups and tribal traditions and more,” Clark screening begins at 5:45 p.m. Native people in Michigan, curiosity, enjoyment and Nov. 14. organizations throughout the said. This event is free and open to both past and present,” said inspiration rooted in Founded in New Mexico in state. Due to its success, the Also new in 2017, the the public. Eric Hemenway, “Rock Your Michigan’s stories. The center 2011, “Rock Your Mocs” is a Michigan History Center is “Rock Your Mocs” program is The film festival will travel Mocs” advisory council mem- includes the Michigan History worldwide Native American continuing the program in expanding from a three-pro- to the Detroit area in ber and director of Museum, 10 regional muse- and Indigenous Peoples 2017. gram series to a year-long, December. Repatriation, Archives and ums, Thunder Bay National movement. While originally a “The ‘Rock Your Mocs’ monthly series, featuring six The film festival is part of Records at the Little Traverse Marine Sanctuary and call for indigenous peoples to program celebrates Native unique programs per year. the larger IndigiStory project, Bay Band of Odawa Indians. Underwater Preserve, and the wear their moccasins for one heritage in Michigan by clari- Beginning this month, each created to empower “Educating the public on Archives of Michigan. Learn day during National Native fying and examining the chal- program will be presented Anishinaabe filmmakers to Native populations is very more at www.michigan.gov/ American Heritage Month in lenges and intricacies of once at the Michigan History craft and share their stories important at this time. Right mhc.