2017-2018 Winter Homefront Magazine

Life in and around Tecumseh Winter 2017-2018

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Welcome to the Season of Wonder

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MIKE AHLEMAN

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homefront 517.423.2174 • 800.832.6443 homefront@tecumsehherald.com www.homefronttecumseh.com P.O. Box 218, 110 E. Logan Tecumseh, MI 49286

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Metalsmithing • Bead Supplies • Classes • Artisan Jewelry

Jane & Jim Lerma Owners

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advertisers 3 Dudes and Dinner................................ 24 Abbott Accounting Service...................... 48 Abstract Builders LLC.............................. 23 Adrian Locksmith & Cyclery........................6 Adrian Rea Literacy Center...................... 48 Adrian Water Conditioning....................... 48 Allegiance Orthopedics........................... 39 Anytime Fitness....................................... 17 Arborcrest Memorial Park....................... 48 Ashley's Body Shop................................. 38 August Company..................................... 30 Bailey's Water Care................................. 17 Barett's Flower Shop............................... 24 Basil Boys............................................... 10 Best Shine.............................................. 26 Bidwell Station........................................ 19 Billy White Roofing.................................. 11 Blackfire Winery...................................... 21 Brick Walker Tavern................................ 24 British Tea Pantry................................... 15 Burdick Kitchen and Bath........................ 20 Calder Dairy............................................ 29 Cambrian Senior Living........................... 15 Carpet on Wheels.......................................6 Chelsea Chevrolet................................... 32 Citizens Gas............................................ 40 CJ's Salon............................................... 34 Classic Cabinets.........................................8 Clinton Arts Center.................................. 36 Community Learning Connections............ 48 Companion Animal Clinic.......................... 40 County National Bank.............................. 45 CR Motors - Fonda Bozeman................... 17 Creation Station...................................... 48 D & P Communications............................ 49 D Printer................................................. 14 Dan's Tavern.......................................... 38 Dana Du Jour Photography..................... 24 Day Old Trophies..................................... 24 Desjarlais Aesthetic Center..................... 31 DGII Gift Shoppe...................................... 28 DNA Sales 2100...................................... 19 Dr. Jan Rizzo DDS.................................... 38 DS Auction.............................................. 45 Eden Foods............................................. 36 Embers Bar and Grill............................... 20 Engraved For You................................... 19 Evans Street Station.......................... 11,24 F & S Landscaping.................................. 32 First Federal Bank.................................. 10 Flying Dragon......................................... 19 Gillin Eye Care............................................6 Golden Acres.......................................... 29 Great Clips.............................................. 12 Great Ideas............................................. 25 Greg Bell of Adrian................................. 12 Gwen's Cake Decorating.......................... 24 Hacker Jewelers................................. 17,24 Hawarny's Tax Service............................ 48 Hidden Lake Gardens.............................. 28 Hinesly Orthodontics............................... 20 Holtz Christmas Tree............................... 45 Hopscotch Kids..........................................4 Howard Hanna...........................................2 J Bar Hobbies......................................... 25 J Trees Cellars........................................ 30

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Kapnick Orchards................................... 31 Keith's Automotive.................................. 48 Kemner Iott............................................. 49 Kent Benham DDS................................... 45 LaFontaine - Beverly Camp..................... 14 Lancaster Insurance............................... 35.

Lenawee Conservation District................ 49 Lenawee Fuels........................................ 41.

Lev's Bakery........................................... 27 Liberty Farm of Lambertville................... 24 Living Touch Massage............................. 36 LoMonaco Chiropractic............................ 48 Martin's Home Center............................. 31 Morgan Valley Farm...................................5 National Driving School........................... 19 Newburg Meadows.................................. 50 Nite Lites................................................ 32 Paws 4 Grooming.................................... 45 Penn Acres Grain/D&D Stoves................. 35 Promenade Candlelight Home Tour......... 45 Sal's Italian Restaurant........................... 24 Salsaria's................................................ 26 Schmidt & Sons Pharmacy................. 38,50.

Shadow Brooke Condos.......................... 28 Sieler's Water Systems............................ 40 Something to Crow About........................ 44 Southern Michigan Railroad.................... 34 Sow Fresh Farm Market.......................... 32 St. Julian Winery...................................... 27 Stimpson & Associates............................ 48 Suburban Chevrolet................................. 35 Sunderland Insurance............................. 28 Tecumseh Brewery.....................................9 Tecumseh Camera................................... 28 Tecumseh Center for the Arts.................. 13 Tecumseh Community Pool...................... 12 Tecumseh Dance Workshop..................... 19 Tecumseh DDA........................................ 40 Tecumseh District Library........................ 29 Tecumseh Insurance............................... 27 Tecumseh Music...................................... 19 Tecumseh Parks and Recreation................5 Tecumseh Plywood.................................. 49 Tecumseh POPS.........................................4 Tecumseh Veterinary Hospital................. 44 Tecumseh Wood Works............................ 45 The Ashlar.............................................. 24 The Bead Box............................................4 The Boulevard Market............................ 26 The Brides Bridal Show........................... 41 The Clinton Inn........................................ 34 The Clinton Theater................................. 34 The Copper Nail...................................... 45 The Dog House....................................... 12 The Hair Studio.................................. 24,51 The Purple Rose Theatre........................ 40 Todd's Garden........................................ 48 Union Block Suites............................. 21,24 US12 Vintage Market.............................. 34 Walled Animals........................................ 48 Wedding Officiant.................................... 24 Weeden Orthodontics.............................. 17 Your Big Day Wedding Expo..................... 52 Your Big Day Weddings & Events LLC....... 24 Your Premiere Properties....................... 45

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favorite

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From 1820 to 1850 nearly 2 million Irish immigrated to the U.S. “This Diary and Memoranda was written by Thomas Murphy in 1870 when he worked on a farm owned by Edmond Hall. The farm was located at Holloway at the end of Ridge (Raisin Township).”

In 1907 Thomas Murphy sent money to erect a monument in Kirkinriola Burying Ground. It says, “Erected by Thomas Murphy, U.S.A, In memory of his brother James Murphy, who died at Lisnagroagher 18th October 1872, aged 28 years. Also his sister Sarah J Murphy who died Lisnagroacher 28th April 1869 aged 6 years.” James Murphy is the great-great grandfather of this article’s writer.

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he Village was founded in 1829 along the Great Sauk Trail,” Cornish said. “The community thrived with businesses because the village was strategically located at a convenient resting place for stage coach travel.” The hotel business was particularly vibrant in Clinton’s early years, with weary travelers looking for a place to sleep and eat and be entertained before continuing along their way.

The Eagle Hotel, commonly referred to as the Old Stage House, was built around 1830 (where the current Post Office is located) to accommodate travelers and was later moved to Greenfield Village where it stands today as The Eagle Tavern.

On Thanksgiving day in 1901, Alonzo Clark completed the new Clinton Inn at the NW corner of Michigan Ave. and Tecumseh Rd., which operates today as a restaurant, tavern and inn.

Clinton was booming, it was a village with a steady stream of travelers enjoying food, lodging and entertainment. The Lancaster family would also get their start in the inn business.

They arrived in Clinton in the 1870s, and in 1884 the Lancaster’s bought a hotel. The location was perfect as it sat on the main thoroughfare through downtown. The family later opened a livery, then started selling cars. In 1912 the Lancaster family was able to open a Ford dealership and built a garage downtown.

In the 1940s, they added an insurance business to the garage’s offerings. Lancaster Insurance Agency continues today.

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linton might be one of Michigan’s best kept secrets. Things are happening to wake up this sleepy town, bringing back its reputation from more than 100 years ago. Like many places in southeast Michigan, a reliance on industry and manufacturing caused Clinton to struggle when those businesses closed or left in the last part of the 20th century and in the early years of the 21st century. Then, a particularly ugly recession that began a decade ago, brought many things to a halt – home building, home sales, business expansion, and new business start-ups, to name a few. Still, many Clinton businesses have been loyal to the community even in tough economic times.

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t’s a wonderful place to live,” said Clinton businessman and lifetime resident J.D. Lancaster. “We support our schools. The community supports our police and fire crews. We watch out for one another. It’s a safe community. It’s a welcoming community.

We take pride in showcasing our community.”

Lancaster moved away for a short time after college to live in larger cities. Lured back to the area with a job offer in the family insurance firm and because his now wife, Joyce, was still living here, something important became clear to him. Lancaster realized Clinton was a place of peace and the perfect place to raise a family and be part of a community of friends. “Not waiting in long lines or having to make a long work commute was great. “I started comparing it to the way my life had been the year before,” Lancaster said about his return to Clinton. “I appreciated the fact that I knew everybody. It was just nice to see a lot of familiar faces.”

"The Village of Clinton is a very welcoming place for people to live with its small-town charm and proximity to the larger metropolitan market to the east,” said Kevin Cornish, Clinton Village manager. “The Village is blessed with a wonderful school system to educate our children and prepare them to be successful individuals.”

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he original Atlas Mill was built in 1836 and took advantage of the mill race from the River Raisin. Mills were an important part of early settlements as it provided both flour and industry to settlers. The original Atlas Mill was a thriving business and lifeblood to the community. This mill is the second oldest business in Michigan. Over the years, it has changed hands several times, but in 2009, tragedy struck. The majority of the mill was burned to ground by arson. All that remained were the steel and concrete grain bins, standing like reminders of what the village one was. Today, two Clinton High School graduates are working to revitalize this property so that it once again brings life to the community.

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Good friends Ethan Gibson and Ryan Penterics graduated from Clinton High School and left Michigan after college. Penterics moved back to Clinton when he was able to find an engineering job nearby. Gibson, who lives with his wife in New Mexico, is also hoping to return to Clinton. “I left Michigan in 2009 and ever since I left, it never got any easier to not be home,” he said. “My wife and I have seen every corner of the country, and we just wanted to come back home. No matter what, we knew we were going to end up here again.”

It seems that the old Atlas Mill will be the ticket that allows Gibson and his wife to return home.

Penterics and Gibson are moving forward with a plan to create a small-batch whiskey distillery and restaurant on the Atlas Mill property. “It all snowballed. We have a ton of support from the community, everybody we knew and people we didn’t know,” Gibson said of the project.

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“Clinton is home and it’s a great town,” said Gibson. “It has great schools, and everything that anyone would want.

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The dream is to change Clinton from a bedroom community, in which people commute out to work and play, into a village in which people find both work and fun. “Going forward, I see a lot more young people wanting to live in small towns. They won’t want to just sleep here, but be able to also find entertainment here.

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“The Clinton Arts Center’s new facility is a beautiful addition to the downtown and will attract a lot of artists to the Village,” said Cornish.

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Beginning at 9 a.m. there are a variety of day-long activities in the Smith-Kimball Community Center, and music played throughout the day. Find the perfect Christmas gifts at the bazaar until it closes 6 p.m. The Clinton Arts Center (CAC) offers free Christmas ornament decorating for adults and children, also until 6 p.m.

Families can compete in a tree decorating contest from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the community center, with the winner selected by the visitors to the center on Dec. 9. Participants must bring their own trees and decorations including lights, but no glass bulbs are allowed.

Decorators of the winning tree will ride in the Holiday Parade, with up to eight people, on the Santa Claus float. The decorated trees will line the walk up to the community center through the holidays.

Christmas music and story time is planned for the children at the Clinton Township Library from 11 a.m. to noon.

Right in the middle of the day, from 2:305:30 p.m., the Holiday Home Tour kicks off, highlighting three historical homes decorated for the holidays. “I started the home tour six years ago,” said organizer Norleen Hicks.

“It was like a dream come true. People are interested in these old homes, and they need to be preserved."

From 5 to 7 p.m. feast on free hot dogs and potato chips at the Clinton Fire Station. As the dinner ends, the Christmas Parade begins on U.S. 12. “People are invited to participate with a decorated bike, wagon, stroller, car, wheelchair, tractor, dog, float, themselves or anything else,” said Doris Kemner. “Come and be in the parade.

The theme is 'Snowmen'. Elves will be passing out surprises along the parade route."

After the parade, all are invited to St. Dominic’s Hall in downtown to enjoy a Christmas concert and caroling by the Clinton High School Choir and Band. Snacks and coffee will be available. Santa will be there too – bring the family! “We wanted to have an oldfashioned Christmas event. There’s something for everybody.” said Kemner.

Christmas in the Village is hosted by the Village of Clinton through a generous donation from DTE Energy and Monroe/Lenawee County United Way, as well as the Clinton Downtown Development Authority, Smith Kimball Community Center, Clinton Fire Station, Clinton Fall Festival, Clinton Summer Fest, The Clinton Local, The Clinton Theatre, Clinton American Legion, Historical Society of Clinton, St. Dominic’s Church, Busch’s of Clinton, Clinton Arts Center, The Clinton Community School Art, Band and Choir departments, and the Clinton Township Library.

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Drouillard opened her first consignment store in Adrian in 2006. “It’s a lot of work to get a business going,” she said. However, it was her business that actually helped her to keep going after the death of her first husband. “When he died, I just worked. I worked 70 or 80 hours per week. It helped me to stay busy.” Those hours not only helped her to heal from the loss of her husband, but it helped to grow a thriving business. It quickly became evident that Drouillard knew her stuff. She knew how to keep up on the latest brands and trends, she knew what to take in and how to price it. However, in the midst of her success, there was always a dream in the back of her mind. She wanted to open a store in Tecumseh and, in addition to clothing, she wanted to add furniture to the mix.

Tammy eventually moved to Tecumseh and remarried. In a serendipitous moment, she and new husband, found themselves with the opportunity to purchase the building on Evans and Logan after the owners of the much beloved What a Find consignment store decided to retire. “Barry and Linda Seidel of What a Find have been wonderful mentors through this transition,” said Drouillard. “They are wonderful people.”

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How are you a strong woman?

It is very important to know who you are, know what you believe and know your nonnegotiables. I find strength when I work with those who share the same beliefs and are working toward the same goal as I am. I am energized talking with individuals who share my dreams and passions as well as sharing solution-focused ideas.

You also need to stay focused on what is important in life. We can find ourselves surrounded by negativity that can easily distract us from our true focus. While feedback is always necessary, when you know your “true north” you are able to compartmentalize feedback and tease out the pieces that will help build you up and help you to persevere.

How do you deal with negative impressions of women in the world?

I really focus on the situations that are relevant to me and to my work. I realize when I am true to myself and I work to make the world a better place for others, I hopefully give others an impression of the work that can happen when we stay positive and true to ourselves.

Who inspired you to be a strong woman and ignore those who doubt you? adults in my life who pushed few a recall I can me to be a better version of myself. They were present at key times in my life where I had to make decisions as I moved into a new chapter of my life. There will always be people who doubt you. But if you are true to your beliefs and are clear on what you stand for, you find that those that doubt you really aren’t a barrier to accomplishing your goals.

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an Pastor of First Presbyteri Church, Tecumseh

Why are you a strong woman?

I was raised by two supportive and loving parents who encouraged me to develop healthy friendships, invest in my education, and go to church. My mom was always positive and my biggest cheerleader. My dad impressed upon me the importance of doing the right thing. I was taught to take responsibility for my own actions, to hold people accountable for theirs, to stand up for what I believed, in and to tell the truth.

Throughout my life, I’ve had great role models and mentors who encouraged me to give my best and to never quit, I was encouraged to be independent, while also learning the importance of community and working together for the common good.

What do you do to nurture strength and resilience in yourself?

I have a group of women I meet with regularly.

We pray together, listen to and provide counsel for each other, and share resources with each other. I read and walk and maintain a balance of time with others and time alone. It’s been important to me to cultivate relationships with people whose wisdom and honesty I trust, and to be that for others as well.

How do you deal with negative impressions of women in the world?

I engage. I want women to know they are honored and beloved and that they are to be treated with dignity and respect. In January, I joined the Women’s March in Washington D.C. in order to call forth a renewed decency and civility in the language spoken to and about women and an accountability for appropriate management of boundaries in the interactions between men and women.

What challenges have made you strong?

The greatest judgment I’ve experienced professionally, has come from other Christians and particularly Christian women who attend churches where even in 2017, they are denied roles of leadership and decision-making. My trust in God’s call on my life, the support of seminary colleagues and friends and affirmation from the church itself has given me strength to persevere.

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Owner of Boulevard Market, Tecumseh

Why are you a strong woman?

Strength is born in self-respect; knowing yourself, taking personal responsibility, and having purpose.

I was born and raised locally on a farm, and one of the greatest lessons my parents and grandparents taught me was knowing my capabilities. I learned I could repair physical objects, find value in hard work, and take pride in my own accomplishments without any pat on the back. The Boulevard Market was born at a time when my daughters were young. The girls were able to communicate with women of all backgrounds, and listen to what those women were doing and choosing in life! It also made us more compassionate, curious, community minded and diverse in our attitude toward life.

How can we help girls become strong women?

We need to teach our young women critical thinking/problem solving, self-respect and respect for others, personal responsibility, setting goals, planning for life, being creative and open minded to new ideas, to stop seeking approval from others, and self-discipline. We must take the time to help other women in our career fields, social groups, and community. This support is the CRITICAL point men have mastered...they don’t call it the Good Ole Boys Club for no reason. Men help each other to succeed regardless of personal feelings.

How do you deal with negative impressions of women in the world?

I believe my influence can make dramatic changes in the world. We can raise daughters/young women to be resilient women that go after dreams with real life skills to help them achieve what they want. We can be role models in choosing partners that respect and care for us. We should believe character and integrity are some of the most valuable assets to possess. To value time and attention to family and community knowing this will always be the most rewarding. I don’t believe in drama/gossiping. I follow the rule of “What other people think of me is none of my business.” I am not a victim of the world. I work hard at being open minded and creative.

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Why are you a strong woman? pretty strong family. My a from I come father admired people who were good with their hands. He didn’t care about the issue of getting married. He cared about us being able to take care of ourselves.

Why did you live differently from your peers?

I never wanted that life. I wanted to carve out a life that was interesting and pursuing my passions. I never ever thought I would get married. I thought I needed to be responsible for myself. I never did want to settle for someone who would question who I was or what I wanted to do. I learned all these life skills. Then I met my husband. I didn’t get married until I was 49. He offered to take my name. We were true equals and true partners. We were our own personalities.

What challenges did you have during your career?

It was a struggle. It was tough being accepted. I was not buttoned down, or a man wearing a nice suit. I had to develop an outer shell. You can’t worry about what people think of you. I was atypical because I wanted to hear what my staff had to say. I set the tone by example. I never wanted to feel bad about how I treated people in my workplace.

How are you staying strong in retirement?

I’ve had some share of recognition with my art work. I feel pretty secure. I’m doing what I love.

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Why are you a strong woman?

No one ever told me I could fail.

How do you stay strong?

It’s important to keep “showing up.” One thing I am trying to get better at is being more vulnerable. We all tend to correspond vulnerability with weakness, which is really not the case. Allowing yourself to be vulnerable actually should be considered bravery. If we are not willing to put ourselves out there, we incur little risk but also lower our chances of great reward, both personally and professionally. I want to choose to fail because that is where the greatest growth lies. I am definitely a work in progress on this one.

How you deal with negative impressions of women in the world?

I feel helpless when I know there are women (and hence children) around the world who suffer due to the fact they are female. However, I am most disappointed in the apparent lack of progress, and potentially even the recent steps we’ve taken backward, right here in the US. It’s tough not to feel disheartened at times. At a time like this, it’s more important than ever that we all become and remain engaged. It’s important for me to be out there doing my best to make my little part of the world a better place. It’s about slow incremental, important change. There are great, inspiring stories out there. Sometimes you just have to seek them out.

What inspires you?

I once read that when facing adversity, you either get bitter or you get better.

I’d like to believe I tend to choose wanting to be better. Your thoughts and the way you respond to situations do indeed ultimately determine the outcome of a situation.

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Why are you a strong woman?

Being a strong woman is a decision I strive to make every day. Being strong isn’t something we’re born with, it’s based on who we choose to be when we wake up. You are a strong woman if you stand up for your values or moral standards. You are a strong woman if you stand up for others when you see them being bullied. You are a strong woman if you volunteer in the community or to an organization.

What you do to nurture strength and resilience in yourself?

Encouraging self-talk is something I do when I wake up and throughout the day when someone or something is trying to steal my joy. You are what you take in, and I watch my conversations, people I am around, what I’m listening to or what I view. My closest friends build me up and challenge me to become a better person.

How do you deal with negative impressions of women in the world?

Negative impressions and unrealistic expectations of body image for women in the world can be overwhelming. Change doesn’t just happen. To shift negative impressions of women in the world, we must start in our backyard.

What inspired you to follow your dreams and ignore those who doubted you?

As a young teen I was a ‘victim’ of sexual assault. I let the word victim and the tragic situation define me for years. It took me a long time to realize that I was no longer a victim, but a survivor and that “struggles are our teachers,” as Brendon Burchard says. You can grow from obstacles or let them define you. Reaching out to others for growth is the most important tool I grasped. If you want to be a teacher, find a mentor who’s a teacher, if you want to be a nurse, find a mentor who’s a nurse. Be around people who inspire you. Most importantly, let those who doubt you be the fuel to motivate you.

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Follow on Facebook for Updates. 734-265-0414 Dec 3, 9-10 • Evening of Lights 5-8pm Hidden Lake Gardens, Tipton hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu Dec 5 • Holiday Centerpiece Class 7-9pm Tecumseh District Library, 215 N. Ottawa St. www.tecumsehlibrary.org 517-423-2238 Dec 7-9 • The Nutcracker Ballet 7:30pm TCA, 400 N. Maumee St., Tecumseh thetca.org 517-423-6617 Dec 8 • ASO presents Winter Wonderland 8pm Dawson Auditorium, Adrian College www.adriansymphony.org 517-264-3121 Dec 8 • Wassail Festival Downtown Blissfield. blissfieldmainstreet.com 517-486-3642 Dec 9 • Parade of Lights Downtown Blissfield. blissfieldmainstreet.com 517-486-3642 Dec 9 • Winter in the Village – Town wide event.

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7-9pm Tecumseh District Library, 215 N. Ottawa St. tecumsehlibrary.org 517-423-2238 Dec 15 • Nutcracker Tea Party 6-8pm Tecumseh Dance Workshop, 115 Bidwell St., Tecumseh tdwdance@gmail.com 734-546-0723 Dec 15 • Moonlight Holiday Shopping Downtown Tecumseh Downtowntecumseh.com 517-424-6003 Dec 16 • Sparkling Snowflakes 2-3:30pm Tecumseh District Library mrappfrye@tecumsehlibrar.org 517-423-2238 Dec 17 • Hospice “Candlelight Remembrance” 7pm St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Adrian hospiceoflenawee.org 517-263-2323 Dec 17 • Lenawee Community Chorus – Angels 4pm Herrick Chapel/Adrian College Campus lenaweecommunitychorus.com 517-270-1339 Dec 21 • Carols and Candlelight with Michael Lackey 7:30pm The Croswell, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian office@croswell.org 517-264-7469 Dec 21 • Desperate Dudes 4pm Herrick Chapel, Adrian College lenaweecommunitychorus.com Dec 22 • The Wizard of Winter 7:30pm The Croswell, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian office@croswell.org 517-264-7469 Dec 31 • New Year’s Eve Party 9pm Embers Bar & Grill, 1370 W. Chicago Blvd., Tecumseh 517-423-2601

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Jan 1 • New Years Day Auction 1pm DS Auction, 5315 S. Occidental, Tecumseh dsauctions@live.com 517-424-SOLD Jan 6 • Your Big Day Wedding Expo Noon-3pm Adrian Armory, 230 W. Maumee St., Adrian Yourbigdayweddingexpo.com 517-902-9945 Jan 6 • New Year’s Resolutions: Goal Setting 101 7-8:30pm Tecumseh District Library, 215 N. Ottawa St. tecumsehlibrary.org 517-423-2238 Jan 9 • Kiwanis Travel Series – Pearls of Caribbean 7:30pm TCA, 400 N. Maumee St., Tecumseh thetca.org 517-423-6617 Jan 13 • Princess Day 2pm TCA, 400 N. Maumee St., Tecumseh thetca.org 517-423-6617 Jan 18-Mar 10 • The Purple Rose Theatre presents Flint PurpleRoseTheatre.org 734-433-7673 Jan 20 • The Second City 7:30pm TCA, 400 N. Maumee St., Tecumseh thetca.org 517-423-6617 Jan 20-21 • 9th Annual Ice Sculpture Festival Downtown Tecumseh Downtowntecumseh.com 517-424-6003 Jan 23 • Glimpse into Lenawee County’s Past 7-8pm Tecumseh District Library, 215 N. Ottawa St. tecumsehlibrary.org 517-423-2238 Jan 26-27 • Adrian Rea Literacy Center 12-hour tutor certification workshop 5-9pm Fri and 8:30-4:30 Sat adrianrealiteracy.org 517-264-7320 Jan 27-Feb 3 • Godspell 7:30pm Fri-Sat; 2:30pm Sun The Croswell, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian. office@croswell.org 517-264-7469

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Feb 6 • Adrian Rea Literacy Center Open House 3:30-6:30pm 1257 E. Siena Heights Dr., Adrian adrianrealiteracy.org 517-264-7320 Feb 10 • Breakfast At Tiffany’s 9-noon The Hair Studio, 1113 W. Beecher St. #3, Adrian. #thehairstudio1113 517-417-4247 Feb 10-11 • Pioneer Wine Trail Valentine’s Wine & Chocolate Weekend Pioneerwinetrail.com Feb 10-18 • Antiques Valentine Sale Hitching Post Antiques Mall, US 50, Tecumseh Hitchingpostantiques.com or 517-423-8277 Feb 13 • Kiwanis Travel Series – Northern Europe Synopsis 7:30pm TCA, 400 N. Maumee St., Tecumseh thetca.org 517-423-6617 Feb 14 • You Rock, Valentine!

7:30pm The Croswell, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian office@croswell.org 517-264-7469 Feb 17 • ASO presents Movies, Music, Sports 8pm Dawson Auditorium, Adrian College www.adriansymphony.org 517-264-3121 Feb 17 • Dueling Pianos 7:30pm TCA, 400 N. Maumee St., Tecumseh thetca.org 517-423-6617 Feb 20 • Viewing Clinton History through Local Letters 7-8pm Tecumseh District Library, 215 N. Ottawa St. tecumsehlibrary.org or 517-423-2238 Feb 24-Mar 4 • The Big Meal 7:30pm Fri-Sat; 2:30pm Sun The Croswell, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian. office@croswell.org 517-264-7469 Feb 27 • Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula: A Pictorial History 7-8pm Tecumseh District Library, 215 N. Ottawa St. tecumsehlibrary.org or 517-423-2238

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Mar 3 • Daddy Daughter Dances 1 & 4 pm. Tecumseh Parks & Rec, 810 N. Evans, Tecumseh. mytecumseh.org 517-423-5602 Mar 10 • Your Generation 7:30pm The Croswell, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian office@croswell.org 517-264-7469 Mar 11 • The Brides Bridal Show 1-4pm The Kensington Hotel, 3500 S. State St., Ann Arbor. thebridesbridalshow.com 734-320-8019 Mar 13 • Kiwanis Travel Series – Exploration of the Colorado River 7:30pm TCA, 400 N. Maumee St., Tecumseh thetca.org 517-423-6617 Mar 16 • The March Mingle Benefit – Super Hero 6-10pm Tecumseh High School, 760 Brown St. communitylearningconnections.org 517-423-7574 Mar 17 • Country Singer John King 7:30pm TCA, 400 N. Maumee St., Tecumseh thetca.org 517-423-6617 Mar 23-31 • Stellaluna and Other Tales 6:30pm Fri; 11am Sat; 2:30pm Sun The Croswell, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian office@croswell.org 517-264-7469

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103 W. Adrian St., Blissfield (Corner of US 223 & Lane) • (517) 486-2236 T-Sat 10-5 / Sun 12-5 www.blissfieldantiquemall.com Three floors of treasures with over 100 dealers.

Offering a large selection of depression glass, primitives, furniture and more!

Blissful Living

122 S. Lane St., Blissfield • (517) 486-3222 M-F 11-6 / Sat 10-6 www.blissfullivingstyle.com Find your bliss in everyday treasures for home and office. Blending old and new to bring dreams to life!

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BRITTON pa•ti•na (monthly market)

126 E. Chicago Blvd., Britton • (734) 265-0414 (2 special markets Nov. 30 - Dec. 3, Dec. 14-17) Held the weekend of the 3rd Saturday - Monthly Check web or call for dates • patinamonthlymarket.com

An eclectic mix of old and new. Handcrafted and refurbished furniture, flea market finds, home decor, jewelry and more.

Brooklyn Closet overload

146 N. Main St., Brooklyn • (517) 592-8686 M-F 10-5 / Sat 10-4 • closetoverload.net Why pay the difference if you can’t tell the difference? We have the best selection of gently used fashion clothing & accessories - we pay cash or consign! We can also ship!

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Four French Hens

124 N. Main St., Brooklyn • (517) 592-2233 W-Sat 10ish-5 • fourfrenchhens@frontier.com An ever-changing, eclectic blend of vintage, new and pre-loved - furniture, fashion, jewelry, home decor, chalk country paint and more!

Brooklyn continued IDK Creative Decor

146 1/2 N. Main St., Brooklyn • (517) 938-8147 Th-Sat 10-6 • Extended Dec. Hours idkcreativedecor.com • idkcreativedecor@yahoo.com Candy for your eyes. We specialize in artistic recreations, vintage finds, industrial quirk, unique jewelry, custom farm tables and more!

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Memory Lane Antiques

12939 M-50, Brooklyn • (517) 592-4218 Open Daily 10-6 • memlane@frontiernet.net Excellent selection of antique furniture, pottery, glassware, tools, military, advertising, toys, bottles, jewelry and much more! Affordable prices. Since 1996.

salvaged decor

124 S. Main St., Brooklyn • (517) 938-8550 W-Sat 10-6 / Sun 10-4 salvaged-decor.com • salvageddecor@gmail.com Offering re-purposed furniture, home decor, gifts, DIY chalk/clay paints, milk paint, painting classes and so much more!

chelsea chelsea antiques

407 N. Main St., Chelsea • (734) 475-7131 W-Sat 10-5 / Sun 11-4 chelseaantiques.net • chelseaantiques@att.net Quaint shop on the north end of town - near Jiffy Mix, will inspire those passionate about vintage home and unique antiques. Buying gold, silver and coins. Facebook: Chelsea Antiques Store

Moran’s consignment 104 E. Middle St., Chelsea • (734) 433-9730 M-Sat 10-7 / Sun 12-5 moransconsignment.com Specializing in women’s clothing, shoes, jewelry and accessories (lots of designer and name brand labels) as well as home decor.

We’re true believers in resale!

cLinton US 12 Vintage Market

2751 W. Michigan Ave., Clinton (517) 701-1005 • T-Sun 10-5 Over 8,000 sq ft showroom - refurbished vintage furniture, unique antiques, hand crafted goods, man cave items, military, home decor and inspiration. Monthly vintage markets.

Dundee Antiques, Collectibles and upcycled treasures

129 Riley St., Dundee • (310) 740-6256 M-Sat 10-6 / Sun 11-5:45 Below Swan Creek Candle Outlet. Over 15 unique vendors now featuring all-natural Cielo Soaps, handcrafted in Dundee. Check out the upstairs loft too!

CK Antiques & Restoration

141 Riley St., Dundee • (734) 747-1318 T-Sat 11-6 / Sun 11-4 ckantiquesandrestoration.com / facebook/ckantiques An eclectic array of antiques and vintage items.

Housed in fabulous Downtown Dundee. We offer restoration of antique wood furniture and craft workshops. Check Facebook for current hours/specials.

Dundee Antiques and Art

108 Park Place, Dundee (734) 823-5889 • Open Daily 8-6 or later www.facebook.com/gallerydundee High quality antiques, re-purposed antiques and art from local artists. Located next to and accessed from inside Cool Beanz Coffee - downtown Dundee.

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169 Riley St., Dundee • (734) 430-9488 W, Th, F 11-7 / Sat 10-7 / Sun 10-4 revive48131@gmail.com Upscale women’s consignment boutique & “Michiganmade” gift shop, name brand clothing, shoes, purses, belts & jewelry. Beautiful clean, inviting shop.

Consignor’s welcome - new gifts arriving weekly.

grass lake Something to crow about

131 N. Lake St., (next to Pizza Time) Grass Lake (517) 522-5956 • W-F 11-6 / Sat & Sun 12-5 www.somethingtocrowaboutllc.com Rare collection of early Pennsylvania primitives, incorporated with industrial items, textiles, lamps, clocks, mason jar everything, handbags, gifts & more!

The Copper Nail

111 E. Michigan Ave., Grass Lake (517) 522-8514 • T-Sat 10-5 • coppernail.org Community resale shop filled with one-ofa-kind treasures - antiques, furniture, home accessories, jewelry, toys and tools. Accepting quality donations. Second floor is now open!

jackson Antique mercantile, inc.

409 Hupp St., Jackson • (517) 748-7921 T-Sat 10-6 / Sun 12-5 • theantiquemercantile.com jennifer@theantiquemercantile.com Not your grandmas antique mall! 15,000 sqft, 70 dealers of antiques, primitives, industrial, farmhouse, steampunk, vintage & mantiques.

Truly something for everyone.

Jackson Antique Mall, inc.

201 N. Jackson St., Jackson (517) 784-3333 • M-Sat 10-5:45 / Sun 12-4:45 www.timothybos.com • tim@timothybos.com Celebrating 30 years in downtown. 4 floors - one of the largest quality collectible and antique malls around! Layaways and dealer space available.

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TECUMSEH Antiques & Vintage on the boulevard

138 E. Chicago Blvd., Tecumseh (517) 301-4747 • M-Sat 10-6 / Sun 12-5 antiqueboulevard@yahoo.com Antique and vintage multi-dealer mall including farmhouse, mid-century modern, industrial, vintage, shabby chic, advertising.

D S Auction service & Antiques 5315 S. Occidental Hwy.,Tecumseh • (517) 424-7653 auctionzip.com • Auctioneer #4023 dsauctions@live.com • Special New Year’s Day auction! Have a seat in our building for weekly auction fun - everyone welcome! Buying or selling one item to full estates.

Hacker Jewelers

110 E. Chicago Blvd.,Tecumseh • (517) 423-6370 T-F 10-5:30 / Sat 9-2 • Extended holiday hours hackerjewelers.com • hackerjewelers@frontier.com

Ever-changing collection of estate and antique jewelry. We buy good used & vintage jewelry and watches. Check prices on website.

Hathaway Antique Emporium

109 W. Chicago Blvd.,Tecumseh • (517) 301-4300 M-Sat 10-5:30 • hathawayemporium.com 2 floors of primitives, industrial, vintage, home decor, shabby chic, upcycled, chalk & milk paints!

Free appraisals - estate liquidation services.

Hitching Post Antiques Mall

1322 E. Monroe Rd.,Tecumseh (on M50 at M52) (517) 423-8277 • Open Daily 10-5:30 www.hitchingpostantiques.com 8,000 sq ft of quality antiques plus Furniture Barn!

Wide variety including; furniture, victorian items, oil lamps, military, dolls, toys, advertising items, jewelry, banks, books and political items.

Second Chance Consignment

100 E Logan St., Tecumseh • (517) 424-2013 M-F 10-6 / Sat 10-5 New and gently used clothing for entire family. All brands to choose from up to designer wear. Vintage and antique furniture still fill our back room. Helpful staff, price points for everyone, ‘Best of Lenawee”!

THIS ‘N THAT

109 N. Main St., Onsted • P.O. Box 78 (906) 430-0071 W 12-6 / Th, F, Sat 10-6 / Sun 10-2 This new shop offers retail sales of consigned Michigan artists, artisans, gently used home furnishings & new/ used books. New Melissa & Doug toys.

tecumseh antique appeal

101 E. Chicago Blvd., Tecumseh • (517) 424-2152 M-Sat 10-5:30 • Open Sun through Christmas 3,000 sq ft storefront of antiques, primitives, vintage collectibles, jewelry and coins. Corner of N. Evans & the Blvd.

Simply Found Creations

9991 Stoddard Rd., Adrian • (517) 467-5736 Corner of Onsted Hwy and Stoddard Rd. (Rome Center) Jan.-Feb: Fri & Sat 10-6 / March-Dec. Tu-Sat 10-6 simplyfoundcreations@gmail.com • Unique designs for upcycled finds for home and garden. Antiques, vintage, tools, jewelry, lamps. ReThunk Junk Furniture Paint NO sanding, no priming, no waxing!

tecumseh coins

116 S. Evans St., Tecumseh (517) 423-7972 • M-F 10-5 / Sat 10-2 teccoins@tc3net.com • tecumsehcoins.com Dealing in old and collectible coins along with a full line of supplies. Free appraisals.

Coins - where art and history merge.

Temperance vintage finds & redesign

8955 Lewis Ave., Temperance • (419) 304-7236 T,W 10-2 / Th 6-8 / F 12-4 / Sat 11-4 vintagefinds68@aol.com Eclectic blend of vintage and antique finds, furniture, home decor, upcycled items and locally made soaps and candles. Retailer for Fusion Mineral Paint.

the bead box & vintage cottage antiques

139 E. Chicago Blvd., Tecumseh (517) 301-4040 • M, Th, Sat 10-6 / Fr 10-8 / Sun 12-5 thebeadboxstudio.com • thebeadboxmi@yahoo.com In addition to vintage and collectibles, we offer bead supplies, metal-smithing, artisan & estate jewelry and classes! Artisan felted and knitted hats, mittens and scarves. Stay upstairs in our inn!

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According to Sader, the workshop is in two parts. The first part uses design thinking techniques to help participants decide what goals they’d like to focus on for the new year. In the second part of the workshop, participants make a large collage using magazines and other materials to create visual representations of their goals.

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The graduates of Second City Improv are legendary - stars like John Belushi, Gilda Radner, and Tina Fey. For nearly six decades, Second City has been entertaining audiences with edgy, thoughtprovoking, and spectacularly funny content. On January 20, Second City’s touring show, “Look Both Ways Before Talking” will be performing at Tecumseh Center for the Arts. This show puts Second City’s signature spin on the things you wish you could bring up in mixed company.

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JG: I started taking classes in Chicago 20 years ago. I did Second City Improv and then started teaching at the training center. I was hired to perform and spent six years working on cruise ships doing Second City shows before going back to Chicago. In addition to directing I teach history and analysis of modern comedy at Columbia College and Episodic Narrative for the Harold Ramis Film School.

HF: Were you always funny, even as a kid?

JG: I guess I was. I got in trouble a bit in school. That is sort of why people come to Chicago for improv. You have a little bit in you that feels funny. You come here so you can take classes and get better. Second City helps you hone your funny so you don’t get into trouble.

HF: Speaking of politics, how do comedians fit into a democracy?

JG: Our job is always to lampoon whoever is in charge, whether it is Bush, Obama, Trump. We take a microscope and poke at their foibles. There are so many serious topics we have to address.

It’s good to know that we can also have a laugh over what is going on.

HF: The fact that we can make fun of our leaders is actually quite a privilege isn’t it?

JG: It is. I teach a class at Columbia and when we go back into history and look at the middle ages, only one person was allowed to make fun of the king, the jester. This was an important role. The king needed to be able to laugh at himself. It shows how humor is an important part of society. If the king can’t laugh at himself, you have a tyrant king.

HF: How do you find the line between offensive and funny?

Anything is going to offend someone, but how do you find that line where you land mostly on the side of funny?

JG: It is a delicate balance. You have to be careful about hurt feelings when you are talking about things that are so close to people’s hearts. I take a look at it and think if I was in the other person’s position, would this make me walk out of show? If yes, we’ve gone too far. When it comes to politics we don’t want to hit people over the head with a message.

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