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THURSDAY THE TECUMSEH 50¢ AUGUST 11, 2016 Tecumseh, Michigan Join us! VOL. 163, ISSUE 64 HERALD LENAWEE COUNTY’S OLDEST NEWSPAPER • SINCE 1850 tecumsehherald.com INSIDE: Sunday Vintage Market brings crowds downtown • See page 5A In the news Couple file lawsuit against sheriff’s deputy Free vision, hearing screenings offered By JACKIE KOCH on July 5, according to Brian Shelly VanSickle has suffered after Robert stopped his car. The Lenawee County [email protected] Keck, attorney for Robert and anxiety attacks as a result of According to the lawsuit, a Health Department and the Shelly VanSickle. According to the incident, the lawsuit also state trooper shined a light on Michigan Department of Lenawee County sheriff’s a recent press report, the law- states. Robert and asked him for his Community Health are offer- deputy Greg Brown is the sub- suit names Brown, Lenawee Robert was driving south on identification. As Robert was ing free vision and hearing ject of a lawsuit accusing him County Sheriff Jack Welsh, the Black Highway on his way removing his identification screenings for children ages of assaulting a Raisin sheriff’s department and home from work and made a from his wallet, Brown 3-6 years old through the Township man. His past behav- Lenawee County government U-turn to pull into his drive- approached him, while Shelly month of August. Michigan ior has motivated a state sena- as defendants, and charges way. Michigan State Police stepped out of the home to ver- law requires that all children tor to introduce a bill that will Brown with “aggressively” and Lenawee County sheriff’s ify that her husband lives have their vision and hearing allow law enforcement agen- confronting Robert VanSickle deputies were in the area look- there. screened before entering cies access to personnel at his home on February 25. ing for a driver who fled the The lawsuit states that the kindergarten. For questions records that could provide rea- VanSickle and his wife, Shelly, scene of a nearby crash, and trooper gave Robert loud ver- or to make an appointment, sons for an officer’s separa- accused Brown of an assault the VanSickles’ complaint bal commands after approach- call 264.5254. tion. that caused injuries to Robert states that a sheriff’s depart- ing him from behind, and that The lawsuit was filed in that required treatment at ment patrol car made a U-turn Downtown merchants Lenawee County Circuit Court ProMedica Bixby Hospital. and parked in front of his home SEE DEPUTY PAGE 4A Greg Brown plan ‘Fill-A-BUSter’ Several downtown Tecum- seh businesses are planning TPS announces an event that will help Lenawee County homeless students. The event, Fill-A- new staff members BUSter, will be held Thursday, Aug. 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. Paper, pencils and other school supplies can be at board meeting dropped off at participating businesses between now and By KERRY HAMILTON Elementary School. Elizabeth the day of the event, or they SMITH Wilson, while not new to the can wait until the day of the [email protected] system, will teach kindergarten event and place the dona- at Tecumseh Acres Elementary tions in a bus to be parked The Tecumseh Board of School. downtown. The “Fill-A- Education on Monday, Aug. 8, New instructional assistants BUSter” will be decorated was introduced to 18 new mem- include Joshua Baker, Tyler bers of the staff, including eight Bochhagen, Nicole Braun- and easily visible. Besides HERALD FILE PHOTO new teachers. Benschoter, Bethany Klinger, school supplies, the group Live music and dinner was enjoyed by those attending last year’s event at Hantz Golf Club. will also be collecting money Among the newly hired Lori Ruhl, Melanie Sinden and and/or restaurant cards to be teachers is Kelsey Berrington, Janey Stark. Megan Coons donated to those students in who will teach sixth grade at accepted the position of coun- need. Tecumseh MusicFest to benefit Tecumseh Middle School selor at THS, Derick Kaufman is (TMS) and coach volleyball. the new maintenance technician, Holtz to lead tour of The 2012 Tecumseh High and JoAnn Leupp will offer Community Arts of Tecumseh School (THS) graduate helped before/after school care at all Art Trail on August 23 lead her volleyball team to the elementary buildings. Heather Tecumseh District Library By JACKIE KOCH state finals and went on to Wiebusch and Darcy Wrona (TDL) will present a Scenic [email protected] Valparaiso University where she moved to different positions Art Trail Tour on Tuesday, started as a freshman. within the district. Wiebusch Aug. 23, from 7 to 8 p.m. The Music fans will want to Other teachers appointed will serve as secretary and tour begins in the Herrick check out Michael Carluccio, include Greg Smith who fills the Wrona will be administrative Garden, located in front of headliner at the 4th Annual newly created position of assistant, both at TMS. the library. The guided tour of Tecumseh MusicFest to be held orchestra director. Jennifer During the meeting, the Art Trail, at Hantz Golf Club, 5200 LeFevre will be the new special Tecumseh Public Schools Tecumseh’s sculpture exhibit, Milwaukee Road in Tecumseh education teacher at Sutton Athletic Director Jon Zajac pre- will be led by City of on Saturday, Aug. 20. Elementary School, Alison sented a year-end report to the Tecumseh Economic Devel- Called the “man with a thou- Rieth will teach English at THS, board. He noted there were 720 opment Director Paula Holtz. sand voices,” Carluccio, who Rachel Smart will be the lead participants in athletics at THS, Information will be provided has performed from New York teacher at Tecumseh Preschool, for the 2015-2016 school year, about the Art Trail, which is a to Las Vegas, will entertain Jennifer Walters will teach an increase of 76 students from Downtown Development with selections in the stylesf o kindergarten at Patterson the year before. The student ath- Authority (DDA) project and Dean Martin, Neil Diamond, Elementary School, Jon Way lete grade point average for the made possible with funding Tom Jones, Frank Sinatra, will teach biology at THS and 2015-2016 school year was a through the DDA and the Bobby Darin, Garth Brooks and Lauren White will teach fourth Sage Foundation. For addi- more. Other entertainment dur- grade at Herrick Park SEE TPS PAGE 7A tional information, call Chuck ing the evening will include Harpst, TDL Reference/Local music by local band Two History Librarian, at Bricks Short and musician 423.2238. Andy Jacobs on guitar. The event will be held from 5 until 9 p.m. and is one of two PHOTO BY JIM LINCOLN Inside main fundraisers of the year for CAT President Anne Flora to host a Chef’s Dinner in her his- Classified 1B Community Arts of Tecumseh toric home on Chicago Boulevard as part of a live auction to Crossword 3B (CAT), a nonprofit organization be held at this year’s Tecumseh MusicFest. Faith 5B that was established in 2009 Legals 3B with a mission to “stimulate the “gorgeous.” She and the other Ticket holders will have the Living 3A creative spirit of the communi- event organizers, including chance to bid on various items Look Back 4B ty.” The evening will feature a committee chair Jim Lincoln, in a silent auction during the Obituaries 2A buffet dinner with a choice of Anne Flora, Martha Melcher, evening, which will include Sports 6A PHOTO BY JIM LINCOLN What’s Happening 7A beef or pork, salad bar, desserts Nancy Prezioso, Laurie many pieces of original art, pot- and a non-alcoholic beverage. Hofman and Kassie Gray, tery, gift certificates for local The Endless Feast benefit held on August 4 at the Ashlar, the A cash bar will also be avail- Savoia’s assistant, will embrace restaurants and entertainment newly named reception hall and deck at the Masonic Temple able. the “Hollywood Glam” theme venues, some smaller furniture in Tecumseh, was “a great success,” according to organizers Jerry’s Market “This is my second year by dressing up for the occasion. items, and a Golf Buddy GPS, who were working this week to tally the results. The second Insert inside hosting this event,” said Diane Missed your prom? Attendees as well various other items. annual event will benefit: the Boys and Girls Club’s nutrition today’s Savoia, executive director of are invited to join in the fun A live auction will give bid- program; I-92 Ministries’ food pack program; and The Tecumseh CAT, who said the ambience of and be spiffily dressed for the Learning Curve, a literacy program hosted by Covenant Herald! the venue at the golf club is event. SEE CAT PAGE 7A Presbyterian Church of Tecumseh. PAGE 2A — THE TECUMSEH HERALD AUGUST 11, 2016 Imagine TECUMSEH & AREA OBITUARIES CYNTHIA DIANNE Saline Plant. Kim Skipper. ASHLEY Her survivors include her Visitation was on Tuesday, Cynthia Dianne Ashley, age husband, James; daughter, August 9, 2016 from 2 to 8 p.m. That 72, of McKenzie, Alabama and Elizabeth Taylor (Brian Snyder) at the Cover Funeral Home in formerly of Britton, passed away of Tecumseh; sons, Scotty Dundee. Friday, July 29, 2016 at (Michelle) Taylor, Claude (Julie) The funeral was at the funeral by Mary Kay McPartlin Promedica Toledo Hospital. She Taylor and James A. Allen Jr.; home at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, was born in Greenville, Ala., nine grandchildren; four step- Aug. 10, 2016. Officiating was The 2016 Summer Olympics pulled for the American gym- May 16, 1944 to Henry Derry grandchildren; three great-grand- Pastor Pete Valdez. Interment have begun. The torch is burn- nasts.
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