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THURSDAY JULY 24, 2014 Tecumseh, Michigan VOL. 161, ISSUE 83

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In the news Stella! to perform at TCA Black Box event Ecletic sounds with country roots is how promoters are touting this week’s Black Box Concert Series event at the Tecumseh Center for the Arts (TCA). The four-piece, all-women band Stella!, from southeast Michigan, will perform at the TCA on Thursday, July 24, beginning at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 6 p.m.

Tickets are $10. For more information, call the TCA at 423.6617 or visit www.thetca.org.

Found dart closes beach for second time n Discovery follows previous beach closure on June 25 when at least 17 darts were found, no injuries have been reported

By ANTHONY ALANIZ anthony@tecumsehherald.com On Monday, July 21, another blowgun dart was found near the shoreline at Tecumseh Park (The Pit). The beach area is closed until further notice.

According to Tecumseh Cultural and Leisure Services Director Shelley Lim, the lone dart was found in the area where the others were previously locat-

ed near the shoreline.

“The person who found it called the police department,” Lim said.

Parks and recreation department employees were on site Tuesday morning, July 22, scanning the entirety of the beach with metal detectors.

Lim said there isn’t a plan to add more sand to the beach, and that the city is working on a way to ensure public safety.

PHOTO BY ANTHONY ALANIZ

Parks and Recreation staff members search for darts on Tuesday using metal detectors.

Country fans pack Faster Horses

By ANTHONY ALANIZ anthony@tecumsehherald.com

County fair continues through Saturday The Lenawee County Fair is up and running this week at the fairgrounds on Dean Street in Adrian. Country music by Tyler Farr and Frankie Ballard will be the featured concert on Thursday, July 24, starting at 8 p.m. Midway rides, animal barns and exhibits are among the attractions. For more information, visit www.lenfair.com.

Paddling company moves closer to pond The Tecumseh Paddling Company is now operating out of a new building installed near Globe Mill Pond’s public access. The business offers family river trips, canoe and kayak rentals, and paddleboarding. For the adventurous, Tecumseh Paddling Company offers four-hour and two-hour river excursions from Tate Park in Clinton and the River Raisin Run, respectively. Rentals start at $10.

For more information, call 423.2700 or visit www.tecumsehpaddling.com.

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Ordinance to restrict hours for fireworks

PHOTO BY MICKEY ALVARADO

Country music star Tim McGraw (left) headlined the Friday, July 18, Faster Horses Festival at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, where attendance was estimated at 25,000. For photo highlights see page 8A in today’s Tecumseh Herald.

Tecumseh City Council approved the second reading, and adoption, of Ordinance No. 1-14, amending Chapter 50 Sec. 50-321 (B) that prohibits the usage of fireworks between 1 a.m. and 8 a.m. on the day before, of and after a national holiday.

Councilmen Troy Wright was absent from the Monday, July 21, meeting.

“It gives the police department a little bit more enforcement action to restrict when fireworks can be used,” said Tecumseh City Manager Kevin Welch.

The ordinance was first read at the Monday, July 7 city council meeting.

The Michigan Fireworks Safety Act restricts what the city can do to prohibit shooting fireworks.

The city can’t make it earlier, said Welch.

“We have been contacted by people who think it’s ridiculous

that the fireworks go on until one o’clock. The areas that they are lighting off fireworks be it out by assisted living centers, it just gets a little carried away I think,” said Mayor Richard Johnson.

“Unfortunately, there’s not much you can do to control that,” responded Welch.

“There isn’t much we can do directly,” said Johnson. “I think indirectly behind the scenes, we can contact the powers to be and let them know that while they think it may be fine and dandy, it’s a little out of hand.”

A fine of up to $500 per violation could be imposed on those who violate the ordinance.

The council also approved a contract amendment with Social and Materials Engineers (SME), who are managing activities at the future site of Salsaria’s in Tecumseh, to oversee activities for the city’s Clean Michigan Initiative grant on behalf of the city in the amount of $390,000.

This new amendment is in SEE COUNCIL PAGE 5A

Clinton superintendent looks back at first year

By MARY KAY McPARTLIN marykay@tecumsehherald.com Supt. of Clinton Community Schools Sean McNatt came into his first year with the district with three new administrators and ended the year with another new face on the district’s administrative team. Despite the major changes in personnel, Clinton Community Schools finished the year with a series of successes.

“We had the most successful year for our athletic teams’ post season in the school’s history,”

McNatt said. “The district had a great group of student athletes.

It’s not just the work the coaches do with them, it’s the initiative the student athletes take on.

Their dedication to their sports as well as to the community is a year-round commitment.”

Clinton teams in volleyball and boys basketball were district champs. Football, girls bowling, wrestling, softball, baseball, and boys track and field were all regional champs, with football, girls bowling, SEE McNATT PAGE 5A

PHOTO BY MARY KAY McPARTLIN

Clinton Community Schools Supt. Sean McNatt outside the David P. Pray Preschool

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Lawyer up

TECUMSEH & AREA OBITUARIES funeral home with Rev. Cathi King officiating. The family will receive friends from 12, noon, until the time of the service. Interment will follow at Brookside Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Tecumseh American Legion Scholarship Fund or the National Kidney Foundation. Condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.handlerfuneralhomes.com.

By ANTHONY ALANIZ anthony@tecumsehherald.com There is no denying that at one time or another we all screwed up. We were all teenagers once doing stupid teenager things. Sneaking out for a late night romantic rendezvous, throwing parties, partaking in illegal substances and adult beverages long before we were legally allowed to do so.

Sometimes, the situation spiraled out of control quicker than we could even process what was going on, and to our dismay our parents had to save us.

We hate having our parents involved when we screw up. It is embarrassing when we disappoint them, which are words that forever damage the fragile teenage psyche. At times, we wish they could just be mad at us. We should know better and take responsibility for our actions they often say.

Some of life’s greatest lessons are learned when we are at our lowest, most vulnerable points. However, learning those lessons means taking responsibility, owning the mistakes we made, facing the consequences however harsh and righting our previously disappointing wrongs.

“You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today,” said Abraham Lincoln.

With another dart found at Tecumseh Park (The Pit), raising concerns about the longterm safety of future beachgoers, responsibility seems to be an action that has fleeted many of those involved. The dart was found almost a month after the original incident on June 25.

Words like honesty and accountability have been tossed around in regards to The Pit situation, yet they are words that have no real weight, no… responsibility.

What’s weird in the situation is the city’s brushing off of the event. The original press release only alluded to the fact that someone may have come forward with information, raising many red flags.

“A disinterested third party,” quickly turned into a lawyer representing those individuals involved. Sorry to say, a representative lawyer is a very interested party.

Yet, one has to wonder why?

As a parent, I would want to protect my child from the harshness of the world as much as the next, but I want to teach that actions have consequences and taking responsibility for your actions is the right thing to do.

The Pit was closed for six days as it was scoured and combed, searched with a metal detector and had an additional four inches of sand added. It wasn’t a broken window or spray painted street sign. The darts posed — and apparently still pose — a real danger to the public.

What happens when a dart is

found a year later? Or someone is hurt? Currently, there is nobody to hold accountable.

The situation could have been handled in a much better way.

The identities of those involved are still unknown.

Yes, they are juveniles as far as we know, but they are not 10year-old kids. They are on the cusp of adulthood and should understand what it means to really take responsibility for one’s action.

They should also understand that poor actions have consequences.

The ferocity of backlash that has been seen could have easily been mitigated if those involved publicly stood up and were working alongside city workers as they searched the beach, paying for the additional sand and issuing an apology.

However, instead of taking responsibility, the first thought was to get a lawyer.

Really?

I know I can’t afford to just call up the law offices of Bernstein & Bernstein on a whim.

It’s things like these that erode public trust in government. Favoritism and favors are not the role of those we elect.

Regardless of intentions, whether malicious or compassionate, it sets a very dangerous precedent.

I would think that if another kid screwed up, they could safely hide behind attorneyclient privilege. Have your lawyer come forward, say you’re sorry and you didn’t mean it, and walk away. It’s worth a shot at least, right?

And I think that is what upsets people the most. If taking responsibility means hiring a lawyer and hiding behind attorney-client confidentiality, then the understanding of what responsibility actually entails is lost.

We may never know who caused the beach closings and may never get the estimated $6,600 in taxpayer money spent back. But that’s okay.

Almost a month later, no one has stepped forward. No one has publicly apologized, but then again that’s fine.

“What would we gain from charging them (suspects)?” asked Tecumseh Chief of Police Troy Stern.

Really? Isn’t honesty the best policy here?

Obtaining a lawyer to do your legal bidding is far from honest or responsible.

The ball was dropped in this situation. Somewhere along the line honesty and responsibility became legal terms with many caveats.

Yes, kids will be kids. And kids will screw up. These are teachable moments on how to be a good citizen, not having a good attorney. What precedent is this setting for the city? And how long before another despicable action goes unpunished thanks to a lawyer?

HUBERT J. LAVENDER Hubert J. Lavender, 86, of Tecumseh, passed away on July 19, 2014 under the care of Hospice of Lenawee. He was born on November 19, 1927 in Detroit, the son of Claude and Della (Schollett) Lavender.

Hugh married Mary Francisco on June 3, 1950 in Manchester and she survives.

Hugh proudly served his Country during WWII in the U.S. Army. He was a proud American and was extremely patriotic and active in the Tecumseh American Legion Post No. 34, where he was a life member; he was also a member of the Tecumseh VFW. Hugh was a life member of the Adrian Moose, where he received the Pilgrim Degree of Merit. In his spare time, Hugh enjoyed golfing, bowling and camping, but also coached little league and loved working with the children. His greatest pride and joy was his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

In addition to his wife, Mary, Hugh is survived by his daughters Debi Brueckner of Tecumseh and Ruth (David) Clauda of Adrian; five grandchildren Cyndee (Jeremy) Risner, Jim (Angie) Clauda; Ronda (Nate) Long; Rachel (Josh) Palmer and Paul Clauda; three great grandchildren Kelsi Long, Graham Clauda and Avree Risner.

Hugh was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Raymond (Beatrice) and Ronald Lavender.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 22, from 4-8 p.m. at the Tecumseh Chapel of Handler Funeral Homes. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the

FLORENCE E. FRAZIER Florence E. Frazier, age 84, of Tecumseh, passed away July 16, 2014.

Florence was born September 6, 1929 in Berkley, Mich., the daughter of Earl and Florence (McNally) Stevens. On October 20, 1956 she married John Frazier in Monroe and he preceded her in death January 16, 2001.

Florence lived in the Tecumseh area 53 years and was a member of the Tecumseh United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Monroe High School.

Florence is survived by her children, Susan (Kip) Jackson of Saline and Thomas (Brenda) Frazier of Midland; four grandchildren, Jordan Jackson, Rachel Jackson, Joshua Frazier and Hannah Frazier; two brothers, Elwood (Delia) Garn of Yakima, Wash., and Lorne Stevens of Monroe and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John; her parents; sisters, Dorothy and Betty and brother, Robert.

Memorial services will be 12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 19, 2014 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh with Rev. Mark Miller officiating.

Burial will take place at Brookside Cemetery, Tecumseh at a later date.

Tecumseh Police Report

Complaints July 19 – While investigating a verbal dispute between neighbors, a patrolling officer made contact with a 16-year-old minor who was unresponsive under a bed. The officer brought the young man to consciousness with a sternum rub. There was a strong odor of intoxicants coming from the young man. His blood alcohol level (BAL) was .176 percent, and he was cited for Minor in Possession of Alcohol then taken to his parents. Nekko Boukis, 17, of Tecumseh, was in the parking lot at the same time and also had a strong odor of intoxicants.

His BAL was .189 percent.

Boukis’ parole officer told the Tecumseh police officer to take Boukis to the Lenawee County Jail for parole violation.

July 20 – Ashley Dubanik,

21, of Jackson, was stopped by a patrolling officer for expired registration and left brake light out. Dubanik told the officer she had no insurance for her vehicle, and she was arrested for No Insurance and Expired Registration. The officer issued an e-citation and released Dubanik on a personal recognizance bond with an Aug. 8 court date.

July 20 – Jennifer Baum, 29, of Tecumseh, was stopped for expired registration. A routine check showed a Failure to Comply with Judgment (FCJ) suspension for no proof of insurance.

Baum was issued an e-citation for Driving With License Suspended, Expired Registration, and No Proof of Insurance. She was released on a personal recognizance bond with an August 8 court date.

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Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be made online at www.pursefuneralhome.com.

ROBERT E. “BOB” FRITZ Robert E. “Bob” Fritz, age 57, of Tecumseh, passed away July 20, 2014. He was born October 23, 1956 in Tecumseh, the son of Arthur and Ruth (Kronberg) Fritz.

Bob graduated in 1975 from Tecumseh High School.

He went on to become a lifelong farmer in the Tipton area, working at several local farms, including the Fritz Family Farm. Bob enjoyed his animals, farming, and spending time with his loved ones. He will be greatly missed by his family.

Bob is survived by his siblings Richard A. (Margean) Fritz of N. Muskegon, Mich., Shirley (John) Polhemus of Adrian, David Fritz of Tecumseh, and Sharon (Douglas) Bergman of Muskegon, Mich.; several loving nieces and nephews; and several great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

Visitation will be at the Tecumseh Chapel of Handler Funeral Homes on Thursday, July 24, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.

The funeral service will also be held at the funeral home on Friday, July 25, at 1 p.m. with Pastor Richard Fritz officiating. Visitation will also take place Friday from 12 p.m. until the time of the service.

Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery, Tecumseh.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family to be used in Bob’s honor.

Condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.handlerfuneralhomes.com.

JEFFREY DAVID VEREECKE Jeffrey David Vereecke, 52, of Adrian went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, July 21, at the Hospice of Lenawee Home, surrounded by his wife and children.

Jeff was born on October 4, 1961 in Adrian, to George and Diana (Fogelsong) Vereecke.

He graduated from Morenci High School with the class of 1979 and then attended Grand Valley State University, graduating in 1983 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in finance. Jeff worked at First Federal Bank for 30 years, first in Defiance, Ohio and then in Adrian, Mich., as northern market area president.

On August 6, 1983, he married the love of his life, Karen Deatrick. Jeff accepted Christ and became a child of the Father in November, 1986. He was a God-loving, people-loving man, a faithful husband and father of seven.

He was an active member in both the Defiance and Adrian communities, chairing Relay for Life for three years, serving on the boards of the Adrian Symphony Orchestra, Hospice of Lenawee, Boys and Girls Club of Lenawee, Lenawee Economic Development Coalition, United Way of Lenawee and Defiance, Ohio, and the Promedica/Bixby Foundation.

He also served as a volunteer coach with Northwest Ohio Christian Home Educators.

He enjoyed outdoor sports, swimming, time with family, traveling, Northern Michigan vacations, cooking with family, church activities, and University of Michigan sports.

He was a member of Grace Point Evangelical Free SEE OBITS PAGE 3A

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Faster Horses, Wild Fillies Thousands upon thousands of country western music

By MICKEY fans swayed in unison ALVARADO before, during and after performances at Michigan International Speedway last weekend during the second annual Faster Horses Festival and my guess is most of them, including myself, will return for another go next year.

With that many people attending an event where partying is the norm, one can expect to see, well, some rather strange sights. I sure did.

A guy wearing a Tim McGraw style black cowboy hat stood out to me in the crowd among the thousands attending the annual outdoor event as the only other piece of clothing he had on was pink underwear.

A grandmother, mother, young daughter and son pulled up their lounge chairs to get a good spot on the lawn in front of the main stage and they had the best view in the house until singer Cassadee Pope and her fans arrived. From that point on all they could see was the swaying crowd in front of them, and the fans were not bothered in the least that this family group had set up camp in the middle of the field. They just partied on and piled their beer cans around them.

Tim McGraw slapped every fan in attendance right in the face with an extraordinary performance. Despite having a run in with a fan at a prior concert, he had no groping issues at Michigan when walking the extended stage out into the crowd.

Daisy Dukes. Enough said;) The Faster Horses’ fillies were Wild, with a capitol W. For the girls, there were lots of shirtless guys with six packs, and we’re not talking beer cans.

I was actually attractive for an evening, or at least several women and men were drunk enough to think so.

The smell of marijuana was so thick in the air at times even the top performers pointed it out.

“What do you know about wacky tobacky Michigan,” one said, making the crowd go crazy and light up even more.

I don’t recall going to an event like this where absolutely everyone was in a good, vacation mode mood. I foresee the Faster Horses Festival becoming huge, and it’s already a pretty big deal. Tim McGraw told the fans he would be back next year if they also returned. I don’t see that being a problem. I’m endorsing it. I’ll be back and I’m not really all that country. I like the music enough but its all the sights, sounds and people that have me wanting more of Kip Moore’s Dirt Road.

And it’s also a family friendly event, believe it or not. The further one was from the stage the more civilized things became.

They had a Ferris wheel there the size of Texas and a spinny seat twirler thing for additional entertainment. Vendors were on hand with food and drinks and T-shirt sales were brisk.

I was told by several attending that the weather this year was better than last but that it didn’t matter if it was cold and raining, they would plan their vacation around the event next year and go regardless. I am also making my plans for a bigger return next year.

Country campsite here I come!

Tecumseh Pet Parade Awards Seven Winners

PHOTOS BY MICKEY ALVARADO

The 2014 Tecumseh Pet Parade was a big success with many pets and owners dressed in “African Safari" themed attire.

Awards were given to the "Best Pet Owner Costumes" with prizes donated by Bad Hair Day Salon & Spa. "Best Pet Costume" prizes were donated by Red Mill Pet Supply and Companion Animal Clinic. The winners were (l-r): The Ely Family with their dog Rhino from Tecumseh; Mikki Cochran and Issac, an English Bull Terrier from Tecumseh; Danielle Pietrangelo and Gemma from Onsted; Teresa and Mathew Mudrow with Aryeh from Adrian; Joanna and Willy from Adrian; Abby Waynick and her kitten, Bon Jovi from Adrian; and the Reh Family with Popeye.

Teresa Mudrow of Adrian with Aryeh

Daily Bread soup kitchen’s annual pig roast on Saturday, July 26 ADRIAN — The Daily Bread of Lenawee soup kitchen will be holding its 6th Annual Pig Roast fundraiser on July 26 from 12-4 p.m. at the UAW Pavilion, 1450 E. Beecher St., Adrian.

Cost is $7 a plate, which includes a pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, coleslaw, chips, dessert and lemonade or iced tea.

There will be an inflatable

available for kids, face painting, a dunk tank, music and a car/motorcycle show. Anyone interested in bringing a motorcycle, classic car or truck is invited to do so.

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TECUMSEH & AREA OBITUARIES Church, Lenawee Country Club, Christian Family Centre, and the American Cancer Society.

Jeff is survived by his wife, Karen, their seven children, Adam, Alyssa (Jacob) Shumaker, Austin, Aubrey, Alexis, Anna and Ashla, all of Adrian; his parents, George and Diana Vereecke of Morenci; his sisters, Melony (Alan) VanBrandt of Morenci; Vandria (Doug) Bower of Coldwater; and Tonia (Dan) Hoffman of Morenci; nieces, nephews and countless friends.

He was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Ashlee Nicole.

Funeral services for Jeff will be held at Grace Point Evangelical Free Church, Adrian, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2014, with Rev. Jeff Barbieri and Rev. Tim Yazel officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Morenci. Visitation will take place at Wagley Funeral Home, Adrian on Friday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Jeff Vereecke Family Fund at any First Federal Bank, Hospice of Lenawee, Youth With a Mission, or the MPN Foundation (www.mpnresearchfoundation.org). Online condolences and memories are welcome at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com.

MANUEL J. “DON” QUINTANA Manuel J. “Don” Quintana, age 90 of Tecumseh, formerly of Tucson, Ariz., died Sunday, July 20, 2014. He was born May 25, 1924 in Ravena, N.Y. to Emanuel and Alice (Carkner) Quintana.

Don proudly served in Alaska with the U.S. Coast Guard during WWII. Don was employed by Sikorsky Aircraft in Connecticut, Watervliet Arsenal, Meginniss Electric, and the Town of Guilderland, N.Y. Don had been an avid golfer and an active member of the Elks Club. In his later years, he spent much of his time reading and studying the Bible. He spoke often of being ready to go to Heaven.

Don is survived by his sister Madelyn A. (Lathan) Twining and his brother Glenn A. (Mary) Quintana. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Nathan John.

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The family would like to thank Don’s niece Marcy Brown and other family members, as well as the staff at Charlotte Stephenson Manor for their tender care and love.

Graveside services will be held on Friday, Aug. 8, at 10 a.m. at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, South Bethlehem, N.Y. Arrangements were entrusted to Handler Funeral Homes, Tecumseh, Mich.

Condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.handlerfuneralhomes.com.

RUSSELL H. TRACY Russell H. Tracy of Britton died Friday July 18, 2014 at Arbors of Sylvania in Toledo, Ohio. In addition to his wife, Claudia, he is survived by daughters, Ramsey Tracy of Hartford, Conn., Amy Tracy of Westland, Mich., Stepsons Robert Keefer (Aine) of Ypsilanti, Mich., and Damon Keefer of Howell, Mich., and grandsons Austin and Tristen Keefer and Kamron Tracy.

Full obituary is found at pursefuneralhome.com.

A memorial BBQ is being held at the family home in Britton on September 7, 2014 at 1 p.m. for all friends and family who would like to attend.

In lieu of flowers please send a donation to Hospice of Lenawee or American Vietnam Veterans.

Proceeds from this event will be used to help those in the county who are in need of food assistance.

For more information contact Rhonda Clark at 266.0937.

Grand Marshall Vicki Philo and Izzy

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ON THE STREET

What should the consequences be for shooting and leaving blowgun darts at city parks?

Jail. I’m a hard person.

— Michelle Buie

Opinion

Tuckeys to receive Musgrove Evans Award

By VICKI PHILO Executive Director of the Tecumseh Area Chamber of Commerce The Tecumseh Area Chamber of Commerce has named Joe and Sherri Tuckey as the 2014 Musgrove Evans Award recipients. The name for this award is derived from the founding father of Tecumseh, with award presentations dating back to 1989.

Assigned to clean The Pit. Community service.

— Gene Lewandowski

If it’s kids, the parents and the kids should pay the consequences if they are underage.

— Jannette McWilliams

Assess some community service and counseling.

— Gary Gibbard

I think there should be some kind of prosecution right this minute. I can’t say what.

— Liz Harris

They should be made to clean them up and be mostly sure they found them all.

— Conner Swift

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Joe and Sherri were selected from a group of highly qualified nominees for their endless work in the Tecumseh community. One nominator wrote, “through their business, Tecumseh Big Boy, they have been supporters of many, many Tecumseh functions from school activities, chamber activities, west end activities, etc. This couple is a true Tecumseh team.

They love Tecumseh!”

An award banquet honor-

ing them will be scheduled with further details to follow.

Past recipients of the award are: Tom and Jeanette Meyer, Martha Melcher, Mary Tommelein, Dick and Pam Niedermier, Shelley Hickman, Chuck Gross, David Hickman, Mike and Colleen Sunderland, Jan Fox, Harvey Schmidt, John Wanke, Roma Gray, Ruth Crosby, Diane Proctor, Rochelle and Doug Bird, Jim Lincoln Sr., Cal Zorn, Vic

Lawson Jr., Aden Mead, Bernice and Marda Gene Duncan, Ken Herrick, Harold Easton, Merlyn and Myrna Downing, Fred and Opal Dickinson and Carlton and Lynn Cook.

As soon as the date is set, reservations for the award banquet can be made by contacting the Tecumseh Area Chamber of Commerce at 423.3740 or by email at chamber@tecumsehchamber.org.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Out-of-town couple get flat tire from downtown curbs To the Editor, We have a cottage on Sand Lake near Tecumseh and go through your darling town coming and going and love it. However, we were driving home yesterday, and I was driving out of town coming home to Ohio, when a semi was in the left lane, I in right.

The semi came over the white line crowding me, so I decided to go faster to get away from the truck as I did not want to be consumed by a semi.

Well, as I did that, those little juts you have at many of the corners came in contact with my right front tire and blew it. Fortunately we were near the Tecumseh post office so we were safe there. The tow truck towed us to Tecumseh Tire to get a new tire. The tow truck driver said he couldn’t begin to count how many people hit those “juts” and blow a tire.

May I ask why on earth they have those things sitting out so far near the roadway? Is there a reason? It gives the street a feeling of being narrow.

Your town is the kind of town you think of in days when downtowns were popular instead of having malls, and those flowers are gorgeous. We always shop when up there. But now I am so afraid of those areas that sit out for if a vehicle comes over the line, you have to hit them.

Just curious to know if there is a good reason for these.

Many thanks. Hope to hear an answer from you. We are senior citizens and buying a tire set us back a bit!

Enjoy your darling town.

Jo and Larry Hall Sidney, Ohio

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ever with local and regional participants.

I would like to thank the Tecumseh Police department for traffic control and making sure all our runners were safe. I cannot thank our event sponsors enough for their contributions and support!

Local businesses sponsoring this years run were: Alan H Snider, DO, Dr. Rick Giovannone, Sports Medicine, Dr Scott Doman, DDS, Charlotte Rozich, Massage Now, First Federal Bank, TLC Community Credit Union, Dave Knapp Ford Lincoln, Paws 4 Grooming, Dr. Thomas Cunningham, OD, Bailey’s Water Care, Tecumseh Tire Exchange, LoMonaco Family Chiropractic, Busch’s Valuland, Jerry’s Beef & Deli, Lev’s Bakery, Gregory’s Barber Shop, Tim Hortons, Burger King, Basil Boys, Subway, JR’s Hometown Grill & Pub and Sunderland Insurance.

Without you we would not be able to continue with our tradition of providing local students with scholarship opportunities.

I would like to send a special thanks to Eric and Kerri Clarke from Running with E’s, you are such a blessing! From early planning to race day you never hesitate to help, and thank you a thousand times still wouldn’t be enough! There were other volunteers, too numerous to mention, without your help this fundraiser would not have been such a success.

You are all greatly appreciated!

It is encouraging to live in a community of so many individuals and businesses who come together for such a worthwhile event!

Chris Warner, Carter Rehabilitation and Aquatics Run Coordinator

Thanks supporters of annual Kelly Carter Scholarship Run/Walk

Pig Jig fundraiser was successful with great weather, crowds, food

To the Editor, What a wonderful community we live in!

Carter Rehabilitation Center in Tecumseh held the 20th Annual Kelly Carter Scholarship Run/Walk on Saturday, July 12. This was one of the most successful events

To the Editor, All I can say is wow, what a weekend we had in Tecumseh!

The Tecumseh Area Chamber of Commerce was fortunate enough to be part of the festivities with our second annual Pig Jig Pig Roast fundraiser. The weather was

perfect, the food was great and the crowd came out to enjoy it all. We’d like to thank Smoke Signals BBQ for the long hours and delicious food and Evans Street Station for providing the beer tent. Additional sponsors for the event included: James Scott-CR Motors of Adrian, First Federal Bank, Monroe Bank & Trust, United Bank & Trust, O’Hara Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Muk’s Sports Pub, Kemner-Iott Agency, Grey Fox Floral and Jazzercise. We’d also like to thank the bands providing great music —Scooby Snaks, No Limits, Ebb Tide, Jimmie Rice Combo Band, All Directions, and Pat Dunn.

Thanks also goes to Joe Tuckey for all his help with the sound equipment, Maple City REACT for coming out to give us a hand cleaning up and the City of Tecumseh for all their help. We hope to make this an annual event that grows and becomes better every year!

Vicki Philo Tecumseh Area Chamber of Commerce

Annual downtown Tecumseh pet parade brings ‘fun time for all’ To the Editor, The 2014 Annual Tecumseh Pet Parade was a huge success and a fun time for all! Thanks to all the pet owners for bringing out their special pet dressed in “African Safari” themed attire, there were so many amazing costumes! Hat’s off to all of you for doing such a great job dressing your pets and yourselves in such original outfits.

Special thanks to Vicki Philo and her dog “Izzy” for leading the parade as our “Grand Marshal.” Thanks to Red Mill Pet Supply, Companion Animal Clinic and Bad Hair Day? Salon & Spa for donating prizes to be awarded for the “Best Pet Costumes,” and the “Best Pet Owner Costumes.” Special thanks to our judges, Jan Salsberry, Marilyn Fisher and Marian Timmerman, for choosing the award winners, and to Kathy Williams from WLEN for acting as the MC. Thanks also to the Tecumseh Lions

Club, Tecumseh 1st Presbyterian Church and Martin’s Home Center.

Thanks to everyone who brought pet food, which was donated to the Lenawee Humane Society to take back to help feed their furry friends.

Each year the streets are lined with spectators who come out to watch this special feel good family event. We look forward to the 12th Annual Pet Parade to be held in conjunction with the Downtown Tecumseh Sidewalk Sales and “Pig Jig” Pig Roast and Beer Tent in 2015. Thanks to all of you who helped make this event so special!

Linda Hewlett Marketing Coordinator for the City of Tecumseh

Thanks workers who helped the Invisible City Mission To the Editor: I would like to thank all the crew’s of the Invisible City Mission Work Party that helped shut-ins and seniors that needed help by doing yard work like trimming bushes, weeding, raking, mowing and other yard tasks this past Saturday. I think it was a wonderful thing what the Tecumseh First Presbyterian Church did, and the crew that came to my house did a wonderful job trimming my bushes and weeding. Thank you.

George Kempf Tecumseh

Seniors appreciative of gift card donation by service club To the Editor, The Tecumseh Senior Center would like to thank the Tecumseh Arbor Gleaner’s Service Club for providing wonderful gift cards that were handed out to our seniors during our Monday, July 21, bingo, and thank you to the Tecumseh American Legion for their donations.

We are very blessed and appreciative to have such a caring community that supports seniors!

Thank you again.

Kim Otto, Director Tecumseh Senior Center

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Public invited to join baseball trip

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The Britton Senior Center is on the road this summer! A baseball trip to the Toledo Mud Hens is set for Sunday, Aug. 24. The bus leaves Britton Deerfield Schools in Britton at 3:30 p.m. and returns at approximately 11

p.m.

The cost is $35 and includes transportation, admission into the game, and an all-you-can-eat buffet of hot dogs, hamburgers, salads, drinks and dessert.

Fireworks are scheduled after

the game at the stadium.

Reservations and payment must be made by Friday, August 8.

Those interested in the trip should call to reserve a spot at 517.403.3071.

COUNCIL FROM PAGE 1A

Hantz Golf Club to host LCAN fundraiser Aug. 18 The inaugural golf outing for the Lenawee College Access Network (LCAN) will be hosted by the Hantz Golf Club in Tecumseh, on Monday, August 18. Proceeds from this event will support the mission of the LCAN. LCAN hopes by 2025 to have 60 percent of Lenawee County residents with a postsecondary degree and/or beneficial credential. The purpose is to dramatically increase the number of Lenawee students who pursue and complete two and four year college degrees, as well as, post-secondary credentialing, such as apprenticeships and military service.

The network is comprised of volunteers from nonprofits, businesses, education, government, and organizations that support these goals. Postsecondary education is seen as essential to earning a living wage and building a thriving Lenawee County.

Registration will begin at 12 p.m. with a shot-gun start at 1 p.m. A dinner buffet will follow along with awards and door prizes.

The format is a four-person scramble. Teams are encouraged to get together and wear college colors/gear or gear representing each player’s post-secondary training.

Trophies will be earned for

most spirited team and golf prizes will be awarded. Nongolfers are welcome to attend the dinner, which includes eligibility for door prizes.

The cost to golf is $100 per person and includes 18 holes of golf, a cart, and dinner.

Dinner tickets without golf are $35, starting at 5:30 p.m.

Corporate, business and individual sponsorships are available and range from $50 for a cart sponsorship to $300 for dinner sponsorships.

For more details, about the golf tournament, sponsorship, or the LCAN, contact Peggy Molter via email at coordinator@lenaweecan.or or call 517-920-1849.

McNATT FROM PAGE 1A

McNatt reviews first year wrestling, and softball making appearances in state competition.

“I really appreciated the dedication of our coaching staff,” said McNatt. Coaches spend extra time mentoring students off the field without being asked.

The district continued its success in academics this year, moving into the top four percent of high schools in the state. Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) scores also improved in the district.

“We made some gains in areas we wanted to work on,” McNatt said.

Continuing to look to the future, the district made changes with the goal to strengthen students’ writing skills. “We looked at our curriculum and implemented a new writing curriculum for the elementary grades called Write Steps that will take us to the next level with student writing skills,” said McNatt.

Beyond academics, the district continues to focus on nurturing well-rounded students.

McNatt is pleased with student involvement in the district as well as student contributions to the community. “We are very proud of the character development of our students,” he said.

The district offers different skill building programs at all grade levels. Rachel’s Challenge, a national anti-bullying campaign inspired by one of the victims of the Columbine shooting, is offered at Clinton High School.

The P.R.I.D.E. program is part of Clinton Middle School curriculum and is recognized by the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) as being an exemplary positive behavior program. “Fill Your Bucket” is offered at Clinton Elementary focusing on uplifting classmates and positive behavior.

Once again, Clinton Community Schools excelled in the county with state testing scores. Any losses experienced in the district were minimal, with some major gains in writing at the elementary level, writing and reading at the middle school level, and social studies at the high school level.

The Clinton High School MME scores continued to be some of the highest in Lenawee County. The 11th graders

Clinton High School excelled in reading and social studies.

“I am very pleased with our scores,” McNatt said.

The 2014-2015 school year will continue the district’s focus on student improvement.

“We are looking to finalize our strategic plan,” said McNatt.

“The team is in place.”

The district has one new administrator for the 2014-2015 school year, with Diedre Thelan coming in to lead Clinton Middle School as principal, replacing the retiring Don Dunham. There are other changes planned for each of the school buildings in the district.

The elementary building will continue implementing The Write Steps as well as a new math curriculum. There will be a new technology program at the middle school.

Technology is also the focus at the high school. “There is going to be more handheld technology at Clinton High School,” McNatt said.

The largest change for any building in the district is the new addition being built at the preschool. The additional classroom will provide a learning space for students currently on the waiting list for the preschool.

“The new classroom will be operational this fall,” said McNatt. “There will also be a new sign recognizing the preschool as the David P. Pray Preschool.”

Other changes on the grounds including the addition of a parking lot for the preschool as well as a driveway attaching to the Clinton High School drive.

The grounds of the high school will add a new sidewalk and move a fence by the high school student lot. “We’re adding in more square footage of sidewalk,” McNatt said. “It’s about improving safety during school hours and for after school events and activities.”

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The elementary playground has had a makeover. “We have replaced the pea stone with black rubber mulch,” said McNatt. “It creates a much safer environment.”

Inside the elementary school, the district is working to make learning easier. “We’ve added two classrooms to keep class sizes small,” McNatt said.

Signage for the district is also changing. The digital marquee signs at Clinton High School and Clinton Middle School will be replaced. Bids have been collected.

“We’re going to start comparing products and make a recommendation to the school board,” said McNatt.

One thing will remain the same for the new school year and McNatt’s second year as superintendent. Student needs continue to be placed first in the district.

McNatt did not receive a 100 percent grade in his evaluation from the Clinton School Board, who have yet to provide details of its concerns with McNatt beyond listing two violations of school policy, including use of school facilities and responsibility of the superintendent, and voting to place an official letter of reprimand in McNatt’s file at the June 23 board meeting. The media has yet to receive details of the board’s issues with McNatt.

“I still do not have a copy of the letter, so I really can’t comment,” McNatt said.

As the next school year is only about one month away, McNatt is ready for the start of his second year as superintendent. “I really appreciate the community support for our students and staff,” he said. “Last year I was excited about getting to know the community members and staff of Clinton Community Schools. Right now I’m looking forward to another banner year in the district.”

Council approves lease agreement

response to the addition of the adjacent parcel to the property currently being renovated for the restaurant. Previously, the grant was for $240,000.

“The money that this business owner is going to receive isn’t a windfall,” Welch said.

The grant goes to cleaning up the site, which is considered a Brownfield site.

“No city monies are coming out of this,” said Economic Development Director Paula Holtz.

The city council accepted a bid from Avery Oil and Propane, Inc. of Tecumseh for regular unleaded gasoline at the pump in the amount of $.11 per gallon over the OPIS (Oil Price Index Survey) and bulk delivered regular unleaded gasoline in the amount of $.18 per gallon over OPIS for city vehicles and equipment fleet.

A bid was accepted from the same company for diesel at $.15 per gallon over OPIS at the

pump, and $.21 per gallon over OPIS for bulk delivered diesel and bulk delivered kerosene.

Welch informed the council that there is a lot on the agenda for the Wednesday Aug. 6 public hearing on the SmartZone Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA).

The council will not only have to pass the resolution approving the SmartZone LDFA, but also appoint its board members.

“What we’re running up against is the deadline to get this to the city of Ann Arbor because they have to accept us as their satellite SmartZone,” said Welch.

The SmartZone LDFA board the council appoints will have to meet and come up with a plan before the SmartZone can be approved by Ann Arbor.

“Again, we’re still in competition with other communities that might be doing this at the same time,” Welch added. “We think we’re further ahead than every-

body else, but we also don’t want to get to the end and find we’re last in the race.”

In other business, council: • Approved the new lease agreement amendments for J. Trees Cellars and Tecumseh Paddling Company that were approved at the Monday, July 7 city council meeting. In approving the new lease agreements, the city also approved the 2015 lease agreement with Tecumseh Paddling Company.

• Approved a request from the Tecumseh Police Labor Council to try a six-month trial of 12hour shifts. The trial period will begin on or about Oct. 22.

• Accepted a sidewalk replacement bid from Michael Andrews Concrete, LLC. for $200 per slab.

• Adopted the resolution to recommend the Tecumseh Brewing Company’s application for a New Micro Brewer License for approval by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.

Faith

6A — THE TECUMSEH HERALD

Invisible City is important mission for First Presbyterian Church

By MARY KAY McPARTLIN marykay@tecumsehherald.com

When Pastor Cathi King arrived at Tecumseh’s First Presbyterian Church, in December 2013, she had experience running mission trips at her previous church assignment in Ann Arbor. She and her husband, Andy, were quick to get members of the Tecumseh church to join a big mission project this summer.

“Often we skip right on past needs that are under our noses,” Cathi said about the importance of local mission work.

After organizing mission trips to other regions in the United States as well as in other countries, Cathi found not only were such trips planning intensive and expensive, there was another downside. Once the mission is over, the connection dissolves.

While working in Ann Arbor, the Kings started thinking about people nearby in need of assistance that are often forgotten. So they helped organize a mission trip to Detroit, as well as one in Ann Arbor.

The concept made just as much sense in Tecumseh for the Kings. “There are people within our own community that could use help,” Cathi said. “People you see every day that you are not aware of their need. People that you may not see every day but who live in our community and could use a helping hand.”

Invisible City Mission Week is designed for the members of Tecumseh First Presbyterian Church to provide service in the community without traveling to another state or country. “We are neighbors together,” said Cathi.

“It’s not just about helping individuals,” said Pat Schmidt.

“It’s about relationship building.

We all thought it would be fun.”

Cathi reached out to church members of all ages and abilities to help with the mission. Local

PHOTO BY MARY KAY McPARTLIN

Pat Schmidt (l-r) and Pastor Cathi King from Tecumseh First Presbyterian Church provide assistance as part of the church’s Invisible City Mission, designed to provide local families with help in many different ways. assistance organizations, including Tecumseh Service Club, Department on Aging, Meals on Wheels, and Kiwanis were contacted to help identify individuals and families in need.

“It’s an ongoing need,” Cathi said. “We hope to continue to be responsive.”

The goal was for church members to provide assistance with landscaping, household organization, cleaning, painting, light construction, reading, and driving. The project’s outreach was multi-layered, in that relationships are created with individuals as well as with the local service organizations.

One third of the church members joined the Invisible City Mission, from age six to 90.

People participated in different ways, from working, to providing meals, to donation of tools, materials, or money for different jobs.

“The community was very receptive,” said Cathi.

“Everyone we helped has said it’s an answered prayer,” Beth Neary said about the mission’s response.

Mission planning has been ongoing, but the work started on Thursday, July 17, and contin-

ued through Saturday, July 19.

Each day started for volunteers at 8 a.m. with breakfast at Tecumseh First Presbyterian Church.

The workday began at seven different locations at 9 a.m. lasting until noon. Workers enjoyed lunch and devotionals on site from noon until 1 p.m., and then returned to work until 4 p.m.

Dinner for workers was from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Tecumseh First Presbyterian Church. After dinner, workers headed home for the night.

Members and those helped by the church gathered for a celebration dinner on Saturday night. Although the mission ended on Saturday evening, the church looks forward to maintaining relationships with those they assisted during the mission.

Neary would like to see the church leave business cards with local assistance organizations so contact can be made with other people in need in the Tecumseh area.

For more information about Invisible City Mission and Tecumseh First Presbyterian Church, call 423.3470 or visit the church’s website at www.tecumsehfirstpres.org.

Inviting Words

PHOTO BY MICKEY ALVARADO

“As you start traveling down that road of life, remember this: there are never enough comfort spots. The places you are going to are never on the map” — Kermit the Frog

JULY 24, 2014

Education

JULY 24, 2014

Tecumseh Public Schools The month of July…

By DR. KELLY COFFIN-SUPT.

The month of July brings with it family, food and fun.

It is time to enjoy the wonderful warm weather, our beautiful beaches and spend time relaxing with family and friends. For me, it is a great time to reflect and begin planning for the year to come. As I look back on this past school year, I realize that we as a community have much to be proud of.

Anytime you begin a new job, no matter how prepared you may feel you are you will always have to watch for the “curve ball.” One positive curve ball that was sent my way was the ability to begin our Strategic Planning process in mid-August, just before the staff and students returned to school for the 2013-14 school year. We jumped on this chance to have Dr. Emmett Lippe facilitate this process for the district. With this foundation, we were able to identify 10 goal areas, develop committees to work on these goal areas and see progress toward our 3-5 year plan. Our goal areas included both external and internal partnerships. They addressed immediate and long-term issues. Through this process, we were able to identify why families were leaving our district; identifying that two-thirds of the families left the county for employment. For those that left for other reasons, we were able to develop a plan to work with families to make improvements. We completed a Facilities Assessment, which will now serve as a road map for maintenance and repair for all of our buildings. We forged partnerships with community leaders to work together to market the great things happening in our schools. We came together to Celebrate Tecumseh! Seeing the business, schools and community come together last April was certainly a highlight for my first year.

Another highlight of this school year includes our Staff Recognition Program. We recognized staff for their years of service to our district, thanked our retirees for their contributions to Tecumseh Public Schools and identified Staff of the Year.

Our Staff of the Year were nominated by their peers and exemplify the mission and vision of Tecumseh Schools.

We also worked this year to improve our curriculum; specifically through alignment to standards and the

development of pacing guides. Our teachers continue to collaborate to ensure that students receive a consistent curriculum throughout the district. In addition, we have had wonderful success in our hiring of new staff. We are truly thrilled to welcome new teachers to our district team who bring an enthusiasm and eagerness to serve our Tecumseh students.

We have also committed resources to improving programming across the district.

We have expanded our preschool services in the district and have hired a preschool director with a wealth of knowledge in the area of early education. Our excellent educators will continue to work with our “Littlest Indians” and they look forward to the great things that lie ahead for students. TPS will continue our work with gifted and talented programming. Our TEAM (Tecumseh Enrichment and Acceleration Model) program will be in place in all elementary schools for students in 2nd through 4th grade. We will be expanding opportunities for gifted and talented students at the middle school level; continuing to explore individualized opportunities for all students in the area of enrichment at all grade levels. An instructional coaching model will be implemented at the secondary level. These coaches will work side by side with teachers to improve upon lesson design and instructional delivery. We will continue to work with families and students through Tecumseh Virtual Academy. This online approach to learning provides another avenue for students who may struggle in the traditional setting, while allowing students to be part of the Tecumseh High School experience.

Looking ahead to 2014-15, I am excited about the direction our district is heading.

We continue to focus on the core of our work — teaching and learning. We will continue to provide professional development opportunities to our teaching staff to ensure our children are receiving the best possible educational experience. We will provide an environment for our children that is safe and conducive to learning. While you are enjoying a bit of rest and relaxation, please know that we are working hard on our end to make 2014-15 a great learning experience for all of our students.

Tecumseh High School students perform better than state averages in Merit Exam, ACT scores

By ANTHONY ALANIZ anthony@tecumsehherald.com Tecumseh High School faired better than state averages with the 2014 Michigan Merit Examination (MME) and ACT test results that were released by the Michigan Department of Education released earlier this month.

“We score solidly in the top in the county,” said Tecumseh Public Schools Supt. Kelly Coffin. “We do pretty good.

We’re in the top two or three.”

Students who took the MME, the state’s Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) test for high school students, were tested in five subject areas; math, science, reading, writing and social studies.

The percentage of Tecumseh students deemed proficient to MME standards were: math, 33.8; science, 37.2; reading, 67.4; writing, 59.4; and social studies, 51.3.

“As always, there’s room for improvement,” said Coffin.

The Michigan percent proficient in each subject area was: math, 28.8; science, 28.4; reading, 58.7; writing, 50.8; and social studies, 43.9.

Going forward, Coffin said that the district would be focusing on using instructional coaches at the secondary level to focus on instruction happening in the classroom.

“I think we are going to see

Some form of mechanic testing is now offered in all 131 Secretary of State offices — up from 73 offices. Also, regardless of whether a mechanic or potential mechanic is testing at an office that offers kiosks or one that still uses paper tests, test-takers can now receive results before they leave the office, a major improvement from the old system, which could take five days or more to get results back to test takers in the mail. A few years ago, the wait averaged four weeks.

The new program is the latest advancement in Johnson’s nonstop drive to provide modern, cost-effective services that save time for customers.

The new testing system allows current and prospective mechanics to pre-register and pay for mechanic certification tests

HERALD FILE PHOTO BY MICKEY ALVARADO

Students at Tecumseh High School did better than average in Michigan’s Merit Examination and ACT scores. Supt. Kelley Coffin said Tecumseh was one of the county’s top three schools. huge gains in our scores going forward,” she said.

Out of 198 students who took the ACT test, only 22.8 percent of students met or exceeded that ACT’s college readiness standard. The state average was 17.8 percent. The average Tecumseh score was 20.8 — out of 36, while the state average came in at 19.8.

“I’m very proud of where our students are at,” Coffin said. “Again, there’s always room for improvement.”

State’s driver ed program praised by NHTSA LANSING — Michigan’s driver education program received high praise from a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)-sponsored panel of national experts, Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson announced on July 15.

Michigan is the seventh state to go through the voluntary driver education assessment sponsored by NHTSA. Experts from Oregon, Ohio, North Carolina, Virginia, and Washington D.C., reviewed Michigan’s driver education program, identified strengths, accomplishments and problem areas, and offered suggestions for improvement.

The report’s priority recommendations included increasing parent involvement in the teen driver program, such as attending sessions, requiring them to document the 50 hours of supervised driving practice and providing feedback to parents on their teen’s in-car driving skills.

It also suggested incrementally increasing the number of hours

SOS now offers mechanic testing on kiosks in 80 Michigan offices LANSING – New customer-service improvements are expected to make getting certified as a mechanic in Michigan a much more convenient process, according to Secretary of State Ruth Johnson.

A new electronic system for administering state mechanic certification tests is now available in Secretary of State offices to help speed up getting test results and makes testing easier for customers and staff.

Residents can now take state mechanic certification tests on testing kiosks in 80 offices throughout Michigan, which allow “quick pass” completion the moment the test-taker correctly answers a predetermined percentage of questions. Test questions and answers are scrambled, further enhancing the security of the tests.

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online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Users can log in to the registration page, enter basic information and pay for their test via an electronic check or with Discover, MasterCard and Visa credit or debit cards. They will receive a printable confirmation page after registering.

Ray Fisher, executive director of the Automotive Service Association of Michigan, welcomed the changes and said he appreciates Johnson’s use of new technologies to better serve the automotive repair industry.

Secretary of State employees administer about 22,000 mechanic certification exams each year.

To access the mechanic test registration program, visit www.Michigan.gov/sos and click on the “Automotive-related Businesses” and “Information for Mechanics” links.

students spend in class from 30 to 45, and behind the wheel from six to 10 hours as well as in-car observation time from four to 10 hours.

Michigan sought out national input in large part because motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of teen deaths in the United States, claiming about 3,000 lives each year, Johnson said.

Michigan's Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program allows young drivers to master certain skills before increasing their driving privileges with the GDL 2 and 3 licenses. Teens are not required to advance to the next license level until they’re ready or turn 18.

In addition to any driver training program teens participate in, the Secretary of State provides materials, including access to a free smartphone app that helps parents and guardians track the required practice hours behind the wheel with their teen and offers coaching tips.

Additional information is available at Michigan.gov/teendriver.

The ACT test scores collected by the state, which is administered to high school juniors in the spring and can be taken multiple times, only reflect the scores earned by students who took the test at that time. To be considered college ready, a student has to meet the benchmark in all four academic areas.

Coffin said that the ACT test college readiness benchmark is a little confusing to understand. If a student scores

high in math and science, but misses the benchmark in reading, the student would not be considered college ready by the ACT test’s standards. The ACT test helps show where the students’ strengths are and not a true indicator of students who could be college ready, she added.

“Sometimes, I think it’s misleading,” said Coffin. “It’s not that they won’t be successful in college. It gives us a good benchmark.”

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Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest.

MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John D. Debaeke, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 19, 2012, and recorded on October 30, 2012 in Liber 2455 on Page 0161, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Lenawee county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Fifteen and 02/100 Dollars ($96,815.02).

Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Lenawee County, at 10:00 AM, on August 21, 2014.

Said premises are situated in Township of Cambridge, Lenawee County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 37, Sports Park Highlands, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 16 on Pages 5, 6 and 7 of Plats.

The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale.

If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period.

Dated: July 24, 2014 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #442442F01 (07-24)(08-14) 7/24,31;8/7,14,2014 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400.

MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jacquelyn Averill a single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Polaris Home Funding Corp., its successors or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 22, 2010 and recorded January 27, 2010 in Liber 2397, Page 121, Lenawee County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. by assignment.

There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Three Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Nine and 97/100 Dollars ($43,239.97) including interest at 5.25% per annum.

Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Lenawee County., Michigan at 10:00 AM on AUGUST 7, 2014.

Said premises are located in the Township of Rome, Lenawee County, Michigan, and are described as: All that part of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 36, Town 6 South, Range 2 East, described as commencing on the centerline of Highway US-223 at a point located 332.0 feet South 89 degrees, 36 minutes, 45 seconds West and 856.17 feet South 47 degrees, 27 minutes, 00 seconds East from the North 1/4 corner of said Section 36, and running thence South 46 degrees, 46 minutes, 00 seconds East along the centerline of Highway US-223, 435.60 feet; thence South 43 degrees, 14 minutes, 00 seconds West 250.00 feet; thence North 46 degrees, 46 minutes, 00 seconds West 435.60 feet; thence North 43 degrees, 14 minutes, 00 seconds East 250.00 feet to the place of beginning.

The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale.

TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest.

If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period.

Dated: July 10, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C..

Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 14-008408 (07-10)(07-31) 7/10,17,24,31,2014 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by RICHARD LOLLEY, A MARRIED MAN and PAULA LOLLEY, HIS WIFE, to CMS MORTGAGE GROUP, INC., A MICHIGAN CORPORATION, Mortgagee, dated December 30, 2003, and recorded on January 2, 2004, in Liber 2259, on Page 697, and assigned by said mortgagee to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as assigned, Lenawee County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy Thousand Seventeen Dollars and Ninety-Four Cents ($70,017.94), including interest at 6.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the East door to the Lenawee County Courthouse in

Adrian, Michigan. at 10:00 AM o'clock, on August 7, 2014 Said premises are located in Lenawee County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 32 AND THE WEST 1/ 2 OF LOT 33 OF J.H. COLE'S DIVISION OF WESTON VILLAGE, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 97 OF DEEDS, PAGE 802, LENAWEE COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 6000.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 1 month from the date of such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241a only, 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a(b) notice, whichever is later. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period.

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 USB.003238 USDA (07-10)(07-31) 7/10,17,24,31,2014 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt.

Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Jacob E. Lamley and Sarah Lamley, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Bank, FSB its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 5, 2008 and recorded December 12, 2008 in Liber 2375 Page 512 Lenawee County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Bank of America, N.A., by assignment dated August 30, 2013 and recorded September 12, 2013 in Liber 2475, Page 0484, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Three Dollars and Fifty-Four Cents ($77,663.54) including interest 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Lenawee County at 10:00AM on August 7, 2014. Said premises are situated in City of Adrian, Lenawee County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 12, Block 4, Assessor's Plat No. 9, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 20.

Commonly known as 440 S Main St, Adrian MI 49221 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 7/10/2014 Bank of America, N.A. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 14-97103 (07-10)(07-31) 7/10,17,24,31,2014 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest.

MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard Doney, a single person, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Mortgagee, dated August 1, 2008, and recorded on August 7, 2008 in Liber 2369 on Page 853, in Lenawee county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Seven and 47/100 Dollars ($108,137.47).

Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Lenawee County, at 10:00 AM, on August 7, 2014.

Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Raisin, Lenawee County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 9, Gady Acres No. 1, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 17 of Plats, Page 30 and 31, Lenawee County Records.

The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale.

If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period.

Dated: July 10, 2014 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #440441F03 (07-10)(07-31) 7/10,17,24,31,2014 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage

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made by Eric Atkinson, single man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Mortgage Team, LLC, The, A Michigan LLC, Mortgagee, dated February 15, 2008, and recorded on February 19, 2008, in Liber 2360, Page 226, Lenawee County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Ventures Trust 2013-I-NH by an Assignment of Mortgage dated April 04, 2014 and recorded May 27, 2014 in Liber 2489, Page 54, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty Thousand Four Hundred One and 36/100 ($120,401.36) including interest at the rate of 6.00000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in

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RESOLUTION FAILED. RESOLUTION CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TECUMSEH RESOLVES: To authorize the City Manager and City Attorney/Bond Attorney to prepare ballot question to ask for voter approval to issue $2,500,000 in bonds payable in five years for road improvements.

RESOLUTION was offered by Council member Baker and supported by Council member VanAlstine . A roll call vote was taken as follows: YES: Wright, Baker, Johnson, Naugle, Philo and VanAlstine.

NO: Wimple.

RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED. RESOLUTION CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TECUMSEH RESOLVES: To adopt the resolution to set a public hearing for Wednesday, August 6, 2014 for the purposes of hearing comments regarding a SmartZone LDFA District with the City of Adrian and Ann Arbor Spark.

RESOLUTION was offered by Council member Philo and supported by Council member Wimple.

YES: Baker, Johnson, Naugle, Philo, VanAlstine, Wimple and Wright.

NO: None.

RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED. Motion VanAlstine and seconded Wimple, to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.

Richard E. Johnson, Mayor Mary Feight, City Clerk

end thereof. Commonly known as: 1130 COLLEGE AVE, ADRIAN, MI 49221- If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to

the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: July 17, 2014 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Ventures Trust 2013-I-NH 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302, (248) 335-9200 Case No. 14MI00659-1 (07-17)(08-07) 7/17,24,31;8/7,2014

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CITY OF TECUMSEH SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF TECUMSEH COUNCIL MEETING JULY 14, 2014 TECUMSEH CITY HALL 6:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Johnson.

Mayor Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll call was taken as follows: PRESENT: Mayor Johnson, Council members Baker, Naugle, Philo, VanAlstine, Wimple and Wright.

ABSENT: None.

Motion VanAlstine and seconded Wimple, to approve the July 14, 2014 agenda as presented.

Motion carried unanimously.

Guests were welcomed to the meeting by Mayor Johnson.

Manager Welch reviewed the materials presented to Council regarding procedures to implement a trash collection fee or a possible voter approved bond millage. A brief question and answer period ensued before action was taken.

RESOLUTION CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TECUMSEH RESOLVES: To authorize the City Manager and Attorney to proceed with the implementation of a trash collection fee for household, recycling and yard waste.

RESOLUTION was offered by Council member VanAlstine and supported by Council member Wright . A roll call vote was taken as follows: YES: Wright and VanAlstine.

NO: Wimple, Baker, Johnson, Naugle and

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Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest.

MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nathaniel Lee Eberly, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 27, 2009, and recorded on April 2, 2009 in Liber 2381 on Page 944, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Lenawee county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty Thousand Seventy-Nine and 75/100 Dollars ($60,079.75).

Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Lenawee County, at 10:00 AM, on August 21, 2014.

Said premises are situated in City of Hudson, Lenawee County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 18, Church's Addition to the Village (now City) of Hudson, as recorded in Liber 43 of Deeds, Page 806, Lenawee County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale.

If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period.

Dated: July 24, 2014 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #430620F02 (07-24)(08-14) 7/24,31;8/7,14,2014 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by JERRY C. NINE, JR. and LINDA L. NINE, of 647 Korey’s Circle, Blissfield, Michigan 49228, to UNITED MORTGAGE COMPANY, 205 E. Chicago Blvd, Tecumseh, Michigan 49286 (“Prior Mortgagee”), dated September 20, 2006 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Lenawee, and State of Michigan, on October 13, 2006 in Liber 2332, Page 803, and modified by a loan modification agreement dated December 1, 2009 and recorded December 21, 2009 in Liber 2395, Page 0508, Lenawee County Records, which mortgage was assigned by Prior Mortgagee to UNITED BANK & TRUST, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States (“Mortgagee”), under that certain Assignment of Mortgage dated March 3, 2014 and recorded on March 6, 2014 in Liber 2483, Page 0848, Lenawee County Records,, on which there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal, interest and late fees, the sum of $196,660.46.

As no suit or other legal proceedings have been filed to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage; Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and pursuant to the statutes of the State of Michigan, NOTICE is hereby given that on Thursday, the 7th day of August, 2014 at 10:00 o’clock a.m. the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction to the highest bidder, at the front lobby of the Courthouse in the City of Adrian, Lenawee County, Michigan of that premises described in the mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, on the mortgage, with interest thereon at the contract rate and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sums which may be paid by the mortgagee to protect its interest in the premises.

The premises are described as follows: Situated in the Township of Blissfield, County of Lenawee, State of Michigan, described as: All that part of the West ½ of the Northwest fractional ¼ of Section 31, Town 7 South, Range 5 East, Blissfield Township, Lenawee County, Michigan, described as beginning at the Northwest corner of Section 31, aforesaid; thence South 2240.69 feet along the West line of said Section 31; thence South 69º37’11” East 216.95 feet (along the center of Crandall No. 71 drain); thence North 20º53’53” East 260.64 feet; thence North 36º58’32” East 281.00 feet to the true point of beginning; thence North 36º58’32” East 136.00 feet; thence North 73º37’14” East 421.71 feet; thence South 10º33’10” East 321.45 feet; thence continuing along the center of the Raisin River South 70º58’32” West 178.05 feet; thence South 62º28’32” West 100.00 feet; thence South 49º58’28” West 19.94 feet; thence leaving the said center line of the Raisin River North 53º01’28” West 341.70 feet to the true place of beginning.

If the property described in this Notice is sold at the foreclosure sale referred to above, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period as provided by MCL 600.3278 or otherwise by law.

The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of the sale unless the property is determined to be abandoned in accordance

with MCL 600.3241a.

BODMAN PLC Dated: July 3, 2014 By: Sandra L. Jasinski (P37430) Debt Collector for United Bank & Trust 229 Court Street, P.O. Box 405 Cheboygan, MI 49721 (231) 627-8000 7/3,10,17,24,31,2014 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Terrance J. Brighton and Starr Brighton, Husband and Wife to Household Finance Corporation III, Mortgagee, dated September 21, 2004 and recorded September 24, 2004 in Liber 2281 Page 582 Lenawee County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Eight Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Six Dollars and Sixty-One Cents ($178,266.61) including interest 5.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Lenawee County at 10:00AM on July 31, 2014 Said premises are situated in Township of Franklin, Lenawee County, Michigan, and are described as: All that part of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 16, Town 5 South, Range 3 East, described as commencing at a point on the South line of said Section 16 in the center of highway distant 58 rods and 11 feet East of the Southwest corner of said Section 16; thence North 24 rods; thence East 30 rods; thence South 24 rods; thence West 30 rods to the place of beginning. Subject to easements and restrictions of record. Commonly known as 4730 Munger Rd, Tipton, MI 49287 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 7/3/2014 Household Finance Corp III Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 13-92286 (07-03)(07-24) 7/2,10,17,24,2014 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest.

MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas Holt and Stephanie Holt, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 17, 2012, and recorded on April 19, 2012 in Liber 2442 on Page 395, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Lenawee county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Eight Thousand Three Hundred Seven and 32/100 Dollars ($78,307.32).

Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Lenawee County, at 10:00 AM, on August 14, 2014.

Said premises are situated in City of Adrian, Lenawee County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 10, Park Heights, as recorded in Liber 12 of Plats, Page 49, Lenawee County Records.

The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale.

If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period.

Dated: July 17, 2014 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #440307F03 (07-17)(08-07) 7/17,24,31;8/7,2014 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Eryn L Earls, a married woman, Mortgagors, to

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. (MERS) as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, INC., Mortgagee, dated the 22nd day of November, 2006 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Lenawee and State of Michigan, on the 27th day of November, 2006 in Liber 2335 of Lenawee County Records, page 725, said Mortgage having been assigned to Green Tree Servicing LLC on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Seventy-four Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-eight and 15/100 ($74,738.15), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof.

Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 31st day of July, 2014 at 10:00 AM o’clock Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Lenawee County Courthouse MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Lenawee is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 7.875% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Village of Deerfield, County of Lenawee, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Lot 65, Assessor's Plat No. 1, Deerfield Village, according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page(s) 36, Lenawee County Records. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale.

Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney Dated: 7/3/2014 Green Tree Servicing LLC Mortgagee ____________________________________ FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for Green Tree Servicing LLC 700 Tower Drive, Ste. 510 Troy, MI 48098 (248) 362-2600 GTSD FNMA EARLSEryn (07-03)(07-24) 7/2,10,17,24,2014 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest.

MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Christina Seegert, a single woman and Stephen Cook, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 7, 2006, and recorded on December 18, 2006 in Liber 2336 on Page 927, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Lenawee county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-One Thousand Three Hundred Twenty and 53/100 Dollars ($121,320.53).

Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Lenawee County, at 10:00 AM, on August 7, 2014.

Said premises are situated in Township of Ridgeway, Lenawee County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot thirty-seven (37), Supervisor's Plat of Ridgeway, according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 7 of plats, Page 7 of Lenawee County records.

Less and Except That part of Lot thirty-seven (37), Supervisor's Plat of Ridgeway, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 7 of plats, Page 7, described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest corner of Lot thirty-seven (37), which is also the intersection of the existing South right of way line of M-50 (66.00 feet wide) and the East right of way line of Ridge Highway (66.00 feet wide); thence 18.00 feet Southwesterly along the West line of said Lot thirty-seven (37) (also being said existing East right of way line of Ridge Highway); thence Northeasterly to a point on the North line of said Lot thirty-seven (37) (also being said existing South right of way line M-50) which is 18.00 feet Southeasterly from the point of beginning; thence 18.00 feet Northwesterly along the North line of said Lot thirty-seven (37) (also being the South right of way line M-50) to the point of beginning.

The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale.

If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF TECUMSEH COUNTY OF LENAWEE ON THE CREATION OF A MULTIJURISDICTIONAL LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY

BY THE CITY OF TECUMSEH AND THE CITY OF ADRIAN AND THE DESIGNATION OF AUTHORITY DISTRICT BOUNDARIES TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS IN THE CITY OF TECUMSEH: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of Tecumseh, County of Lenawee, State of Michigan, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, the 6th day of August, 2014, at 7:35 p.m., prevailing Eastern Time, at the City Hall, 309 East Chicago Boulevard, Tecumseh, Michigan, to consider the adoption of a resolution establishing a multi-jurisdictional Local Development Finance Authority by the City of Tecumseh and the City of Adrian and designating the boundaries of the authority district in which the Local Development Finance Authority will exercise its powers, pursuant to Act 281, Public Acts of Michigan, 1986, as amended.

PROPOSED DISTRICT The proposed district within which the multi-jurisdictional Local Development Finance Authority shall exercise its powers is as follows: within the City of Tecumseh: Tecumseh Business and Tech-

nology Campus 5695 E M-50 - South side of M-50 and West of Billmeyer Highway; Van-Rob Tecumseh 1200 E M50 - South side of M-50 and East of Rogers Highway; Tecumseh High School 706 Brown Street South side of Brown Street , North side of M-50; Tecumseh Admin Building 212 N. Ottawa Street - At the corner of SE. Shawnee Street and Ottawa; Tecumseh Middle School 307 N Maumee St At the corner of E. Logan Street and Maumee Street; Tecumseh District Library 215 N Ottawa St At the corner of E. Shawnee St and N. Ottawa; and within the City of Adrian: Adrian College, 110 S. Madison, roughly bound by Madison, Michigan, Williams and U.S. 223; Jackson College, 1376 North Main; Siena Heights University, 1247 East Siena Heights Drive, roughly bound by Siena Heights Drive, Oakwood and Elm; Lenawee ISD Tech Center, 1372 North Main; Adrian High School, 785 Riverside, roughly bound by Riverside, McKenzie and Stockford; Adrian Public Library, 143 East Maumee; Cityowned greenfield site, 2610 West Beecher; City-owned greenfield side, 2900 West Beecher; City-owned greenfield site, 2817 West Beecher; Cityowned industrial park, 1456 Enterprise Drive; City-owned industrial park, 1446 Enterprise Drive; City-owned industrial park, 1440 Enterprise Drive;

City-owned industrial park north, Industrial Drive; Cityowned industrial park south, Industrial Drive; Brownfield site, 1356 East Beecher; Brownfield site, 430 North Dean; Brownfield site, 1407 East Maumee; Cityowned greenfield site, 2300 North Adrian Highway; Cityowned greenfield site, 2930 North Adrian Highway; Cityowned property, North Adrian Highway; City-owned industrial park, 1470 Enterprise Drive.

At the public hearing, all residents, taxpayers, property owners from a taxing jurisdiction in which the proposed district is located or an official from a taxing jurisdiction with millage that would be subject to capture desiring to address the City Council shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard in regard to the establishment of the Local Development Finance Authority and the boundaries of the proposed authority district.

FURTHER INFORMATION may be obtained from the City Clerk, 309 East Chicago Boulevard, Tecumseh, Michigan, 49286 or at (517) 423-2107.

This notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of Tecumseh, County of Lenawee, State of Michigan, pursuant to Section 4 of Act 281, Public Acts of Michigan, 1986, as amended.

Mary Feight, City Clerk

during the redemption period.

Dated: July 10, 2014 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #437862F03 (07-10)(07-31) 7/10,17,24,31,2014 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest.

MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marcella P. Krizan, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to First Federal Bank of the Midwest, Mortgagee, dated May 13, 2013, and recorded on May 21, 2013 in Liber 2469 on Page 57, in Lenawee county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-One and 49/100 Dollars ($47,931.49).

Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Lenawee County, at 10:00 AM, on August 14, 2014.

Said premises are situated in Township of Seneca, Lenawee County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1, Coddington's Addition No. 1 to Griffith (now called North Morenci) according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of plats, page 21, Lenawee County Records.

The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale.

If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period.

Dated: July 17, 2014 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #440350F01 (07-17)(08-07) 7/17,24,31;8/7,2014 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400.

MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kelby E. Pickford, a single man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Polaris Home Funding Corp., its successors or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 11, 2009 and recorded May 12, 2009 in Liber 2384, Page 0264, Lenawee County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Two and 4/100 Dollars ($120,352.04) including interest at 5.25% per annum.

Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged

premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Lenawee County., Michigan at 10:00 AM on AUGUST 21, 2014.

Said premises are located in the Township of Madison, Lenawee County, Michigan, and are described as: The land referred to is located in the Township of Madison, County of Lenawee, State of Michigan and described as follows:All that part of the East 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 24, Town 7 South, Range 3 East, described as commencing on the East line of the East 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 24 at a point located 1335.50 feet East and 363.0 feet South 0 degrees 33 degrees 00 minutes West from the North 1/4 corner of Section 24 and running thence South 0 degrees 33 minutes 00 seconds West 363.90 feet; thence due West 250.94 feet to the centerline of a 60 foot driveway easement; thence North 40 degrees 36 minutes 00 seconds West along said centerline 150 feet; thence North 0 degrees 33 minutes 00 seconds East along the centerline of said driveway easement 250.00 feet; thence due East 350.00 feet to the place of beginning.Easement Parcel:A non-exclusive easement as created, limited and defined in that certain instrument recorded in Liber 1122, Page 121, Lenawee County Records and more particularly described as: All that part of the East 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 24, Town 7 South, Range 3 East described: Commencing on the North line of Section 24, aforesaid at a point located 985.50 feet East from the North line of Section 24, aforesaid, centerline of said 60 foot driveway easement shall run thence South 0 degrees 33 minutes 00 seconds West 613.00 feet; thence South 40 degrees 36 minutes 00 seconds West 613.00 feet; thence South 40 degrees 36 minutes 00 seconds East 197.55 feet; thence South 0 degrees 33 minutes 00 seconds West 1287.0 feet and there ending.

The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest.

If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period.

Dated: July 24, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C..

Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 14-009461 (07-24)(08-14) 7/24,31;8/7,14,2014 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400.

MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Tammy Parcher and Stephen W. Parcher, wife and husband, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Quicken Loans Inc., its successors or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 4, 2006 and recorded December 18, 2006 in Liber 2336, Page 830, Lenawee County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Five and 82/100 Dollars ($109,925.82) including interest at 8.25% per annum.

Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Lenawee County., Michigan at 10:00 AM on AUGUST 21, 2014.

Said premises are located in the Township of Palmyra, Lenawee County, Michigan, and are described as: Land situated in the Township of Palmyra in

the County of Lenawee in the State of MichiganAll that part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 19, Town 7 South, Range 4 East, described as commencing in the South line of said Section 19 at a point 750 feet East of the South 1/4 post of said Section; thence East along the South line of said Section 175 feet; thence North at right angles to the South line of said Section 225 feet; thence West 175 feet; thence South 225 feet to the place of beginning.

The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest.

If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period.

Dated: July 24, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C..

Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 14-009695 (07-24)(08-14) 7/24,31;8/7,14,2014 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest.

MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James Cryder and Sharon Cryder, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 9, 2007, and recorded on November 14, 2007 in Liber 2355 on Page 677, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Lenawee county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Four Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-Four and 23/100 Dollars ($94,274.23).

Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Lenawee County, at 10:00 AM, on August 21, 2014.

Said premises are situated in City of Adrian, Lenawee County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 34 and 35, Eastern Addition to the Village (Now City) of Adrian, as recorded in Liber D of Deeds, Page 576, Lenawee County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale.

If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period.

Dated: July 24, 2014 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #440822F01 (07-24)(08-14) 7/24,31;8/7,14,2014

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JULY 24, 2014

TYT National Dance Day Rehearsals held at TCA ■ Dancers from Lenawee County and beyond participated in a contest for chance to be aired on ‘So You Think You Can Dance’

Instructor Jennifer Williams

A request by the Tecumseh Youth Theatre was sent out to dancers interested in participating in National Dance Day and youth from all over Lenawee County and beyond happily answered the request.

Approximately two dozen dancers attended the two-day event at the Tecumseh Center for the Arts on Monday and Tuesday, July 21-22.

The dancers were taught a couple of relatively easy routines that were videotaped Tuesday evening. The tape was to be sent in to the Dizzy Feet Foundation contest for review and possible entry into a National Dance Day montage of videos from across the country. The Foundation’s video will be posted to its YouTube account and also aired on the national television series, “So You Think You Can Dance.”

Tecumseh’s dance video was added to the national montage video last year.

Instructor Emily McCormley

Dancers on the Tecumseh Center for the Arts stage

Leigha Cantu of Blissfield

CITY OF TECUMSEH ORDINANCE NO. 1-14 ORDINANCE No. 1-14 Regular meeting ofthe City Council ofthe City ofTecumseh, County ofLenawee, and State ofMichigan, held the21st day of July, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at 309 E. Chicago Boulevard, Tecumseh, Michigan 49286.

PRESENT: Mayor Johnson, Council members Baker, Naugle, Philo, VanAlstine and Wimple.

ABSENT: Council member Wright.

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF TECUMSEH, MICHIGAN, SPECIFICALLY CHAPTER 50 OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS, ARTICLE VII, SECTION 50-321(B) -FIREWORKS Sec. 50-321. Fireworks. (a) The following words, terms and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section and as defined.

(1) “Agricultural and wildlife fireworks” means fireworks devices distributed to farmers, ranchers, and growers through a wildlife management program administered by the United States Department of the Interior or the department of natural resources of this state.

(2) “APA standard 87-1” means 2001 APA standard 87-1, standard for construction and approval for transportation of fireworks, novelties, and theatrical pyrotechnics, published by the American Pyrotechnics Association of Bethesda, Maryland.

(3) “Articles pyrotechnic” means pyrotechnic devices for professional use that are similar to consumer fireworks in chemical composition and construction but not intended for consumer use, that meet the weight limits for consumer fireworks but are not labeled as such, and that are classified as UN0431 or UN0432 under 49 CFR 172.101.

(4) “Consumer fireworks” means fireworks devices that are designed to produce visible effects by combustion, that are required to comply with the construction, chemical composition, and labeling regulations promulgated by the United States consumer product safety commission under 16 CFR parts 1500 and 1507, and that are listed in APA standard 87-1,3.1.2,3.1.3, or 3.5. Consumer fireworks does not include low-impact fireworks.

(5) “Display fireworks” means large fireworks devices that are explosive materials intended for IJse in fireworks displays and deSigned to produce visible or audible effects by combustion, deflagration, or detonation, as provided in 27 CFR 555.11, 40 CFR 172, and APA standard 871, 4.1 (6) “Firework” or “fireworks” means any composition or device, except for a starting pistol, a flare gun, or a flare, designed for the purpose of producing a visible or audible effect by combustion, deflagration, or detonation. Fireworks consist of consumer fireworks, low-impact fireworks, articles pyrotechnic, display fireworks, and special effects.

(7) “Low-impact fireworks” means ground and handheld sparkling devices as that phrase is defined under APA standard 87-1, 3.1, 3.1.1.1 to 3.1.1.8, and 3.5 (8) “NFPA” means the National Fire Protection Association headquartered at 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts.

(9) “NPFA 1123” means the “Code for Fireworks Display,” 2010 edition, developed by NFPA. (10) “Special effects” means a combination of chemical elements or chemical compounds capable of burning independently of the oxygen of the atmosphere and designed and intended to produce an audible, visual, mechanical, or thermal effect as an integral part of a motion picture, radio, television, theatrical, or opera production or live entertainment.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to ignite discharge or use consumer fireworks at any time except on the day preceding, the day of, or the day after a national holiday. No person shall ignite. discharge or use consumer fireworks between the hours of 1:00am and 8:00am of the day preceding. the day of. or the day after a national holiday consistent with Sec. 7(2) of Public Act 256 of 2011. (c) It shall be unlawful for any person to use of agricultural or wildlife fireworks, articles pyrotechnic, display fireworks, or special effects manufactured for outdoor pest control or agricultural purposes, or for public or private display within the city, village, or township by municipalities, fair associations, amusement parks, or other organizations or individuals approved by the city, village, or township authority, if the applicable provisions of this act are complied with, without first obtaining a permit from the city.

(1) A permit shall only be granted upon application in writing on forms provided by the State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the payment of a fee set by the city council. A copy of the application may be obtained from the office of the city clerk.

(2) The completed application, together with all required documentation and the required fee shall be filed with the city clerk, who shall inspect the application for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this subsection.

(3) The fee for the required permit shall be for an amount, as set from time to time by resolution of the city council, to cover the costs of processing and reviewing the permit application.

(4) Before a permit for articles pyrotechnic or a display fireworks ignition is issued, the person, firm or corporation applying for the permit shall furnish proof of financial responsibility by a bond or insurance in an amount, character, and form deemed necessary by city to satisfy claims for

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(5) A permit shall not be issued under this act to a nonresident person, firm, or corporation for ignition of articles pyrotechnic or display fireworks in this state until the person, firm, or corporation has appointed in writing a resident member of the bar of this state or a resident agent to be the legal representative upon whom all process in an action or proceeding against the person, firm, or corporation may be served.

(6) The city shall rule on the competency and qualifications of articles pyrotechnic and display fireworks operators as required under NFPA 1123, as the operator has furnished in his or her application form, and on the time, place, and safety aspects of the display of articles pyrotechnic or display fireworks before granting permits.

(7) A permit granted under this subsection is not transferable and shall not be issued to a minor.

(8) After a permit has been granted, sales, possession, or transportation of fireworks for the purposes described in the permit only may be made.

(Ord, No. 4-12, 6-4-2012) Secs. 50-322-50-340. Reserved.

This ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days after its adoption and upon pUblication thereof.

The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Council member VanAlstine, and supported by Council member Philo.

YES: Baker, Johnson, Naugle, Philo, VanAlstine and Wimple.

NO: None.

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FLOWERS FOR SPECIAL GUESTS Certain special guests, such as grandmothers and mothers, should receive corsages. While the corsages do not need to be identical, they should match the bridesmaids’ bouquets. It’s best to consult with a florist for a corsage color that matches all dresses, as typically the corsages must be ordered before the bride and groom know what their mothers, grandmothers and other special guests will be wearing. A corsage that goes with anything, therefore, is ideal.

BOUTONNIERES FOR GROOMSMEN AND USHERS. The guy’s side of the wedding also needs to take part in the floral plan. Worn in a buttonhole or lapel, a boutonniere should be worn on the left lapel and match a flower from the bridesmaids’ bouquet. The groom should also wear a boutonniere, though his should match a flower from the bride’s bouquet. When wearing boutonnieres, men should not wear additional accessories such as pocket squares.

Leading up to their big day, couples have lots to worry about before they finally get to walk down the aisle as man and wife.

The trials and tribulations of planning a wedding is no small task, as even the most minor details must be accounted for.

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THE BRIDAL BOUQUET It’s tradition for bridal bouquets to contain white or cream-colored flowers such as stephanotis, roses, orchids, or lilies. Many bridal bouquets also include fillers like baby’s breath as well as some green or ivy, as well as ribbons or additonal accessories.

BOUQUETS FOR ATTENDANTS Attendants’ bouquets should be identical, and it’s best to coordinate these bouquets with the attendants’ gowns. Only the maid of honor traditionally receives a slighlty different bouquet, as it’s customary to give her one apart from the rest, though not significantly so.

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This way the paper, font and style match the original invitations. In addition, it may be less expensive to order stationery as a package.

In some cases, a photography package may include thank-you notes with wallet-sized photos to include. Couples can then mail out a nice sentiment with a photo from the wedding. To keep with the etiquette time frame of thankyou notes, it is important to find out when the thank-you photos and cards will arrive first from

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According to the etiquette experts at The Emily Post Institute, all thank-you cards should be written and mailed within three months of receipt of a gift. It is preferable that the thank-you be written directly after receipt of the gift, but time-strapped couples may not have the opportunity to do so.

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• Never mention that you plan to return a gift or exchange it.

• Mentioning the amount of a monetary gift is optional, but it does confirm to the giver that the right amount was received.

• A mass thank-you posted on social media is not adequate.

• Even if you are late with writing out thank-you notes, that doesn’t exclude you from doing so.

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For those interested in less expensive options, preprinted thank-you cards can be purchased at a stationery store. There are many designs and price points available. Remember, it is not the card itself, but the thank-you that is important.

As to the rules regarding those getting a thank-you, it is just about anyone who contributed in some part to the wedding, even if a verbal thanks was already offered. Anyone who provided an engagement, shower or wedding gift, those who gave gifts of money, anyone who hosted a party or shower, attendants in the wedding, people who may have housed wedding guests, parents of the bride and groom, suppliers and vendors, and employers who have wished couples well should all be included on the thank-you list.

Here are some other guidelines to follow.

• Mail out a handwritten note to each and every person being thanked.

Weddings and gifts go hand-in-hand. Couples who are tying the knot can expect to receive scores of gifts, ranging from simple well-wishes to cash to items listed on their registries.

Because gift-giving is tradition, couples should plan on spending some time writing thankyou notes to express gratitude to the people who were kind enough to give a gift.

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