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VOL. 164, ISSUE 14 HERALD LENAWEE COUNTY’S OLDEST NEWSPAPER • SINCE 1850 tecumsehherald.com INSIDE: THS wrestlers win Clinton Memorial Invitational • See page 6A In the news Board discusses possible park development Children’s author to sign books downtown of 8.3 acre city-owned land on River Raisin Children’s book author Jodi McKay, the wife of Tecumseh n native Jeff Winkler, will be at Removing hardwood trees from Beardsley Park Hopscotch Kids, 154 E. as well as Indian Crossing Trails Park considered Chicago Blvd., Tecumseh on Saturday, Jan. 14 for a read- By JACKIE KOCH culling some trees, a study of ing from her new book, [email protected] whether the city’s recreation “Where Are The Words?” class and program fees are Attendees will be able to pur- The Tecumseh Parks and comparable to similar cities’ chase the book and have Recreation Advisory Board fees, and ongoing investigation them signed by the author, gathered at the Smith of a smoking ban for city parks. and there will be a children’s Recreation Center January 5 Gross mentioned that Mark activity after the reading. The for its quarterly meeting. Johnson dropped off a packet event will run from 2-3:30 Present were Shelley Lim, from Tecumseh Paddling p.m. and refreshments will be director of cultural and leisure Company with information on available. For more informa- services, board president Larry expanding recreational activi- tion, call 517.301.4700. Ash and board members Stacy ties along the waterfront, dif- Downing, Mickey Alvarado ferent entry points for the River Free cooking classes and Chuck Gross. The meeting Raisin and a proposal for the offered in Clinton focused on possible develop- possibility of a mountain bik- PHOTO BY MICKEY ALVARADO ment of a mountain bike trail in Macon United Methodist Beardsley Park is located on the River Raisin, east of the city’s wastewater treatment plant. Beardsley Park including SEE PARKS PAGE 5A Church, 11964 Tecumseh Macon Rd., will be the site of a free series of classes on TCA to feature cable “Cooking Matters” taught by Report states Michigan State University Extension (MSUE) Nutrition television celebrity and Physical Activity Instructor Vickie Pfeifer beginning in February. The at January 21 show TPS enrollment, classes will meet for six Saturdays from 10 a.m. until By KERRY HAMILTON Bailey released his one hour noon on February 18 and 25 SMITH stand-up comedy special “Ben [email protected] Bailey Live and Uncensored.” revenues up and March 4, 11, 18 and 25, and will cover the topics of Gilmore said Bailey really nutrition activities for healthy Ben Bailey, the host of lets loose during the show. She By KERRY HAMILTON SMITH In a roll call vote, the board eating, food safety and shop- Discovery Channel’s televi- warned that this show bears no [email protected] unanimously adopted the general ping smart, planning meals sion show Cash Cab, will per- resemblance to Cash Cab; fund first revision budget, which and a budget, and tips for form his latest stand-up come- there are no Trivia questions The Tecumseh Board of is projected to be $27,421,845, eating out. Participants will dy routine at Tecumseh Center and he gives away no money. Education on Monday voted to an increase of $1,046,571 from learn from a professional for the Arts (TCA) on “He may make a few refer- retain its executive officers, revenues anticipated when the chef and will prepare a recipe Saturday, Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m. ences to Cash Cab, but that's approved a budget revision that budget was originally developed. in each class. Space is limit- According to TCA Director it,” she said. Gilmore also said Ben Bailey will put more money in district Tecumseh Public Schools (TPS) ed and registration is Kelly Jo Gilmore, tickets are that the because of some of the coffers, listened to a presentation Director of Business Services required. Attendees will also selling at a brisk pace and content, the suggested age is chased by calling 423.6617 outlining an online learning pro- Judith Pfund, in a written report, receive free groceries and a advance purchase is recom- 17 and older. Tuesday through Friday from gram, gave the go-ahead for a said additional revenues were cookbook as part of the mended. An Emmy Award-winner, noon until 5 p.m. Bailey’s per- web site overhaul, and heard an due to increases from state series. For more information, “We've sold over four hun- Bailey's writing is clever and formance at the TCA is spon- overview about the district’s sources because of an increase in email Pfeifer at pfeiferv@- dred tickets,” she said. witty, according to Gilmore. sored by Carpet on Wheels. heating and cooling system the student count, an increase in anr.msu.edu or call 264.5303 Besides Cash Cab, Bailey's “I'm sure it will be a laugh- The TCA will host Princess maintenance and bids to upgrade the district’s retirement contribu- or 456.7198. stand-up routine has been seen out-loud fun type of event,” Day on Saturday, Jan. 14 at 10 it. tions, better-than-expected spe- on Comedy Central Presents she said. a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Tickets are Two board members, Steve cial education revenue, and Health screenings to along with his first one-hour Tickets are $30 for adults $25 each and include one Linn and Kimberly Amstutz- before- and after-school pro- offered January 23 special “Road Rage and and $28 for seniors and mem- princess and one adult. Wild, took the oath of office after grams. Accidental Ornithology." He bers of military, and can be Additional princesses are $10 running unopposed in November. Forty-five more general edu- Residents can check their has made appearances on 30 purchased through the TCA each. Princesses are encour- Both will serve until 2022. cation students with a foundation risk for cardiovascular dis- Rock, MADtv, The Late Late website at www.TheTCA.org aged to dress up and will trav- Amstutz-Wild will continue to allowance of $7,511 each were ease, osteoporosis, diabetes, Show, The Tonight Show, or through the TCA box office el through stations that include serve as president; Roger Hart added to the TPS count this year, and other health conditions Tough Crowd with Colin located 400 N. Maumee St., crafts, snacks, story time, will be vice president; Deborah adding nearly $338,000 to the with screenings during an Quinn and Law & Order, to Tecumseh. games, gifts, hair, and make- Johnson-Berges will continue as event offered by Life Line name a few. Most recently, Tickets may also be pur- up. secretary; and Linn as treasurer. SEE TPS PAGE 4A Screening at the Masonic Lodge, 700 Bishop Reed Dr., on Monday, Jan. 23. Test options include plaque Ragtime orchestra buildup in arteries, HDL and LDL cholesterol, diabetes risk, bone density risk for with local roots to osteoporosis, kidney and thy- roid function and more. The screenings are wheelchair perform in Ann Arbor accessible. Pre-registration is required. For information, call By JACKIE KOCH tive director and tuba player, 877.237.1287 or visit the [email protected] co-founded the orchestra in company’s website at 2002 with former Tecumseh www.lifelinescreening.com. The River Raisin Ragtime resident Laura Wyman, who Revue, a ragtime orchestra still occasionally plays with the Inside slated to hold its 6th Annual band. Ragtime Extravaganza in Ann In 2001 Pemberton was the Classified 1B Arbor on Saturday, Jan. 21, president of the Tecumseh Area Crossword 3B came to be when one of its Historical Society when he Legals 1-3B founders wanted to make wrote a grant to bring the trav- Living 3A music more interactive for eling Smithsonian Institution Look Back 8A audiences. Tecumseh resident exhibition, Yesterday’s Obituaries 2A William Pemberton, the PHOTO SUBMITTED Sports 6-7A group’s music director, execu- SEE SHOW PAGE 5A Founder of River Raisin Ragtime Revue and Tecumseh resident William Pemberton PAGE 2A — THE TECUMSEH HERALD JANUARY 12, 2017 Inner TECUMSEH & AREA OBITUARIES his family at home. He was born cottage on Lake Gilead in the Greyson; his brother, Gerald on August 29, 1939, in summers. He was truly a jack- Ahrens; his sister, Darlene (Pete) Manchester, Mich., the son of of-all-trades and mastered them Minor; and his brother-in-law Space the late Walter and Frieda all. Duane was always there for and sister-in-law, Joel and (Wahr) Ahrens. He married anyone who needed help. Debbie Rutherford. By Jackie Koch Carol Sue Rutherford on Duane is survived by his lov- Duane was preceded in death February 13, 1960, at St. Peters ing wife, Carol; his children, by his parents; an infant daugh- Episcopal Church in Tecumseh, Steven (Debbie) Ahrens of ter, Kristin in 1972; sisters, Joan As often happens with us some, but we couldn’t ask Mich. Tecumseh, Mich., Susan (Mark) Cavender and Marilyn Clark; internet searches, I found for it. Both of us did go to Duane retired as a Supervisor Ahrens of Bridgewater, Mich., and sister-in-law, Betty Ahrens. something I wasn’t looking restaurants during the chal- at Johnson Controls in and Dana (Jeff) Riedberger of Cremation has taken place for when I Googled lenge, but each time someone Manchester, Mich. Duane loved Tecumseh, Mich.; his grandchil- and a Celebration of Duane’s life “Tecumseh Bread & Pastry” else paid for the meal — with- country music, fishing, garden- dren, Joshua (Rachelle) Ahrens, will be planned at a later date.