2019 - 2020 Homefront Magazine

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MIKE AHLEMAN

BETSY BEIL

TIM BENDER

517.605.6926

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TOM & RACHELL BLIESNER TECUMSEH 269.910.4551 734.255.1374

EMILY BROWNING

GREG BROWN

THOMAS BUXTON

CHAD CONRAD

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GREEN. GOLD. SOLD. BARB SCHRADER

GLENNA STROUD

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SHIRLEY SMITH ADRIAN

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KAY PRONG TECUMSEH

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KELLY HIRZEL

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FINANCE MANAGER 517.673.0457

JERYL VALLIE-CEPIDA

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It may be cold outside, but the real estate market is hotter than ever!

Whether you tend toward the warmth of barnwood or the clean lines of contemporary, we’ll make sure you’re in your dream home in the new year! We’re moving more families into new homes than ever before - keeping us #1 in Lenawee County.

Talk to our expert Realtors today!

ALISON PRIELIPP TECUMSEH

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CARL & PAM POLING TECUMSEH 517.403.5719 517.403.5720

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JIM LINDAU ADRIAN

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JENNIFER KERSTETTER TECUMSEH

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KERI JEFFORDS

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MIKE HOFFMAN

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Ravenwood Tecumseh photo by Suzanne Hayes

DEBBIE GREENE TECUMSEH

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APRIL GUNDER TECUMSEH

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Distributed at shops all over S.E. Michigan and at State of Michigan Welcome Centers

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Available to out-of-town residents with $16 subscription

comedy showcase...............................................3 2

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Find the Paperclip

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Adrian - 517.263.4100 • 1514 W. Maumee St.

antique guide.................................................................5 2

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happenings..........................................................................5 4

TECUMSEH

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ice sculpture festival........................................ 5 6

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Publisher: Jim Lincoln | Creative Director: Suzanne Hayes Lead Graphic Designer: Nanci Heiney | Production Artists: Cory Mathis, Koda Woodward Writers: Jackie Koch, Sarah Chinavare, Sara Hilton, Nicola Matthews, Mary Kay McPartlin, Rebecca Peach, Renee Lapham Collins | Photographer: Nanci Heiney | Advertising Sales: Suzanne Hayes, Sharon Maher Mailing/Delivery: Mary and Marc Hernandez, Nanci Heiney, John Hoffman, Joshua Bridget Happenings: Bonnie Love | Business Office: Patti Brugger, Bonnie Love 3

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3 Dudes and Dinner................................ 48 Abstract Builders.......................................6 Adrian College......................................... 49 Adrian REA Learning Center.................... 51 Anytime Fitness....................................... 58 Back in Balance...................................... 57 Bailey's Water Care................................. 59 Barrett's Flower Shop........................ 26,48 Basil Boys............................................ 4,48 Bell Automotive....................................... 35 Best Shine Auto Detailing........................ 54 Bill Crispin Chevrolet............................... 14 Billy White Roofing.................................. 45 Blackfire Winery...................................... 14 British Tea Pantry................................... 11 Burdick Kitchen and Bath........................ 36 C & P Glassworks.......................................9 Calder Dairy............................................ 42 Cambrian Senior Living..............................4 Carpet on Wheels.................................... 17 Carter Rehabilitation Center.................... 56 Chelsea Chevy/Grass Lake Chevy............. 58 Chuck Gross Attorney at Law................... 14 Classic Cabinets...................................... 11 Clinton's Home Tour................................ 55 Comerica Bank........................................ 13 Comfort Keepers..................................... 41 Community Learning Connection............. 51 Companion Animal Clinic.......................... 27 Cummins Street Storage.......................... 55 D Printer, Inc..............................................9 Dana Du Jour Photography..................... 48 Day Old Trophies..................................... 48 DNA Sales............................................... 51 Downtown Printing.................................. 51

Eden Foods............................................. 50 Embers Bar & Grill.................................. 19 Evans Street Station............................... 15 Eve and Annie Boutique.......................... 51 Experience Tecumseh.............................. 35 F & S Landscaping Inc............................. 38 Farmers Insurance - Debrah Loveland..... 35 Forty Nine South..................................... 49 Frank's Place.......................................... 12 Gillin Eye Care......................................... 36 Goedert Real Estate - Debrah Loveland.. 41 Golden Acres.......................................... 17 Great Ideas............................................. 46 Grime Fighters........................................ 51 Gwen's Cakes.......................................... 48 Hacker Jewelers................................. 53,58 Hampshire Farm Landscaping................. 37 Hathaway House..................................... 48 Heartwood Place.................................... 49 Henry Ford Allegiance............................. 60 Hidden Lake Gardens.................................9 Hinesly Orthodontics............................... 57 Holtz Tree Farm...................................... 55 Hopscotch.............................................. 24 Howard Hanna...........................................2 Howard Hanna - Bob Fox........................ 46 Howe Plumbing....................................... 51 J Bar Hobbies......................................... 28 Jennifer Kerstetter/Marshall Witt............. 21 Kemner Iott............................................. 43 Kent Benham.......................................... 55 Lenawee Conservation District................ 20

Downtown Tecumseh

In appreciation for all the joy working in this community brings us

Happy Holidays from the Cambrian Staff

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Lenawee Fuels........................................ 14.

Lenawee Humane Society........................ 51 Lev's Bakery..............................................5 Linda's Diner.......................................... 13 Lloyd's Repair Service............................. 38 Local Parcel Service................................ 55 Manchester Chamber of Commerce......... 12 Manchester Eye Care.............................. 12 Manchester Historical Society................. 12 Manchester Lions Club............................ 12 Manchester Veterinary Clinic................... 12 Mark Prielipp Greenhouse and Mohr..........4 Martin's Home Center............................. 17 Masterpeace Counseling......................... 55 Meckley's................................................ 29 Melcher Carpentry.................................. 13 Muk's Sports Pub................................... 18 Musgrove & Company.............................. 55 Nature's Beauty Box............................... 29 Nite Lites...................................................5 Old National Bank................................... 13 Ousterhout's Flowers.............................. 48 Over the Edge Bar.................................. 12 Pentamere Winery................................... 26 Perspectives Counseling......................... 48 ProMedica.............................................. 38 Proper Property Services....................... 13 River Raisin Mercantile....................... 12,53 Sal's Pizza.............................................. 48 Salsaria's................................................ 20 SASS Gift Shop........................................ 54 Schmidt & Sons Pharmacy...................... 11 Second Chance Consignment.............. 18,53 Sieler's Water Systems............................ 22 Siena Heights.......................................... 49 Smiling Jim's........................................... 26 Southern Michigan Railroad.................... 20 State Farm Donellon............................... 13 Stimpson and Associates........................ 51

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Quiet, Welcoming, Thoughtful Amenities

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Suburban Chevrolet................................. 30 Sunderland Insurance............................. 27 Sutton Insurance..................................... 13 Tecumseh Antique Appeal.................. 29,53 Tecumseh Bread & Pastry....................... 17 Tecumseh Camera................................... 45 Tecumseh Center for the Arts.................. 32 Tecumseh DDA........................................ 42 Tecumseh District Library........................ 33 Tecumseh Insurance............................... 42 Tecumseh Park and Recreation............... 43 Tecumseh Plywood.................................. 36 Tecumseh Pool........................................ 45 Tecumseh POPS...................................... 28 Tecumseh School Foundation.................. 44 Tecumseh Shoe Repair............................ 55 Tecumseh Tent Rental............................. 49 Tecumseh Trolley.................................... 49 Tecumseh Veterinary Hospital................. 55 The Boulevard Market............................ 22 The Brides Bridal Show........................... 51 The Center on the Riverbank................... 49 The Cheeky Pony.................................... 51 The Clinton Inn........................................ 49 The Copper Nail................................. 43,53 The Dog House....................................... 41 The Greenleaf Mansion...................... 20,48 The Landing............................................ 49 The Mill................................................... 49 The Moveable Feast................................ 48 The Purple Rose Theatre........................ 44 The Shoppes of Alber Mill....................... 12 The Tecumseh Herald.............................. 51 Todd's Garden........................................ 51 Tuckey's Big Boy..................................... 27 Twin Pines Eatery................................... 48 Two Black Sheep Restaurant................... 12 Union Block Suites............................... 5,48 Vitality NOW............................................ 55 Waterloo Farm........................................ 54 Weeden Orthodontics.............................. 35 Willow Dentistry....................................... 41 Your Big Day Wedding ....................... 18,48

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Whether you choose to live in town, country or at the lake, there’s no place like home. Home means everything to us at Abstract Builders. We take pride in creating

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inspiring surroundings with unmatched comfort that get better with time. Thank you to our clients who have let us into their families while we re-imagined their homes. Let us help you design or build a space that will suit your lifestyle perfectly.

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Promenade

Tecumseh’s

Christmas Candlelight

Home Tour

December 6 & 7 Fri & Sat 5:30 - 8pm | $10

Story by Rebecca Peach | Photos by Nanci Heiney

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or more than 35 years local homeowners have opened their homes and hearts to share the spirit of Christmas with our community. Promenade Tecumseh continues the tradition of the Christmas Candlelight Home Tour on Friday and Saturday evenings, December 6 and 7, from 5:30 to 8pm. The Candlelight Home Tour offers a chance for all to experience the warmth and inviting atmosphere offered by local homeowners and to view homeowners' seasonal décor.

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#1

Tecumseh Area Historical Museum 302 E. Chicago Blvd., Tecumseh

#4

2722 Burwyn Hills, Tecumseh

The tour is also an opportunity to visit and say hello to friends.

Promenade Committee Chair Pat VanCamp said, “We are delighted to have six stops on this year's Candlelight Home tour.”

She explained, “None of these houses have ever been on previous Promenade Home tours. We thank our local homeowners who have so graciously opened their homes to share the best of the holiday season with our community.”

Tour goers will be delighted with the selection of homes. Each home is decorated

with the homeowners' personal touch. the homes offer a diverse view of architecture and styles from various eras.

Christmas Candlelight Home Tour tickets are $10 and can be used both nights for touring at your leisure. Advance tickets are available at the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce, 132 W. Chicago Blvd. During home tour hours tickets are available at each location. Tickets include maps for easy location of homes. Light refreshments will be available as well as a chance to win door prizes. n

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108 S. Oneida St., Tecumseh

#3

601 W. Chicago Blvd., Tecumseh

#5

625 Shadow Brooke Lane, Tecumseh

#6

631 Shadow Brooke Lane, Tecumseh

Pictures above Tour Stop #4 2722 Burwyn Hills, Tecumseh

Feel free to attend in any order!

Tour stop # 1

Tecumseh Area Historical Museum 302 E. Chicago Blvd., Tecumseh Built in 1913, this beautiful old stone church was the first Catholic Church built in Tecumseh. Today it houses the Tecumseh Area Historical Museum. The Museum is filled with displays, telling stories of Tecumseh’s past.

Tour Stop #2

Snowmen are a little Flaky

108 S. Oneida St., Tecumseh

Located just behind the Tecumseh Museum, this historic home was built in the late 1800s. Its current owner, an art teacher, has added many outstanding artistic touches. Look for the wonderful ornate Victorian pump organ.

Tour Stop #3

601 W. Chicago Blvd., Tecumseh Built in the early 1900s, this home offers lots of charm and character along with beautiful natural woodwork. Be sure to check out the children’s closets or “hidey holes.”

Tour Stop #4 2722 Burwyn Hills, Tecumseh (pictured left)

You’ll find a full-size sleigh inside this stunning house along with numerous Christmas trees, each with a different theme. This home is a complete Christmas tour in itself! Just a short drive north of Tecumseh city limits.

Tour Stop # 5

625 Shadow Brooke Lane, Tecumseh Brand new home and recently decorated for Christmas by a Candlelight Tour volunteer, this spacious stand-alone, waterfront condo will knock your socks off.

Go next door to tour stop 6.

Tour Stop # 6

631 Shadow Brooke Lane, Tecumseh Christmas on the river! This antique-filled condo has all three levels decorated for your Candlelight enjoyment. A delightful stop not to be missed. Be sure to look for the deer by the water’s edge.

Open Daily 9-4pm (Closed Christmas Eve Christmas Day and New Years Day) 517.431.2060 M-50, Tipton

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Digital | Offset | Wide Format

6197 N. M52 - Tecumseh 517.423.6554 www.dprinter.net

Open Tuesday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm

Find the Paperclip

Holiday Festival Dec. 7 | 4-8pm Children’s Activities, Santa, Music, Decor and Luminaries

PAPERCLIP CONTEST NICOLE BOYT of Tecumseh, MI found the paperclip on page 33 in the Lone Oak Properties ad in the 2019 Fall issue of Homefront.

We’ve placed this paper clip in one of our advertisements in this magazine.

Simply tell us which ad you found it in. We’ll draw from all correct entries on January 11, 2020 and give $100 to the lucky winner.

To enter, send your answer, address and phone number to The Tecumseh Herald, P.O. Box 218, Tecumseh, MI 49286, or submit online at homefronttecumseh.com

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Evening of Lights Dec. 8, 14 & 15 | 5-8pm 2,000 Luminaries Conservatory Displays Gift Shop Open

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Feel the Warmth The conservatory is open all winter...a haven of warmth, beauty and color!

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Clinton’s Christmas in the Village celebration will once again include the Clinton Holiday Home Tour. Sponsored by the Clinton Historical Society.

Find tickets at The Clinton Inn, Schmidt & Sons Pharmacy and Maves Fashion Faves

Day of Tour! Start at the Smith Kimball Community Center.

13514 East Michigan Avenue | Clinton

The home is owned by Paul Stevenson. The home was built c.1831 in the Georgian style and during a restoration, a secret room large enough to hold an entire family was found. Mr. Stevenson owns Twin Pines Ice Cream in Tecumseh.

WE L VE being your pharmacy!

Let our family take care of yours!

Buy your $6 tickets and pick up your Brochure!

211 Tecumseh Rd., Clinton

Clinton

Historical Society’s

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The clinton inn 104 West Michigan Avenue | Clinton Meet the new owners. Tour the upstairs!

and Manchester too!

Tecumseh Clinton Blissfield 517-423-3250 517-456-4150 517-486-2145

Lunch • Gifts Teas • china british foods

December 7

OPEN DAILY

Saturday 2:30 - 5:30pm | $6 united church of christ 300 tecumseh road | Clinton

50 nativity scenes! Learn the history!

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12215 East Michigan Avenue | Clinton

The home is owned by Mark and Susan Jenkins and was built in 1858. This home is of the folk Victorian architectural style, and is marked by the fascinating combination of Victorian, romantic, classic English cottage with an American homestead style.

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See the beautiful transformation!

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Join us at the parade!

Manchester Lions Club

Santa’s on the porch Saturdays, Dec. 7, 14, 21

Two Black Sheep Restaurant

(734) 428-7034 | 302 E Main St Meets 4th Wed monthly, 6pm.

Our motto is “We Serve.” Join us monthly as we answer the needs that challenge our community.

(734) 926-9270 | 201 E Main St Shopping. Arting. Music.

Short-term retail storefronts, now available! Host your event in our Event Room. Stay overnight at our Grain Bin Lodge!

(734) 212-3110 | 115 E Main St M&T 9-2, W&Th 9-8, F&Sat 8-9, Sun 8-2 | Free dessert w/ entree ‘til Jan 31. Breakfast, lunch,dinner daily. Nightly specials, full bar, catering, gluten free

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Manchester’s

Christmas

River Raisin Antiques & Mercantile (734) 649-2993 | 138 E Main St Expanded Holiday Hours W&Th 1-7, F&Sat 11:30-7, Sun 10-4 Stop in for a dose of nostalgia, great gifts, home decor, antique and vintage finds, Melissa and Doug toys...

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Manchester Chamber of Commerce

December

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Open House Sat, Dec 7, 9-3pm

Kingsley-Jenter House 302 E Main St | Sundays 1-4 Visit our new museum and gift shop, along with Manchester history artifacts and displays. mahsmi.org 

Frank’s Place

Over the Edge Sports Bar

(734) 428-8003 | 104 E Main St Su-Th 11-10pm, F&Sa 11-11pm Newly restored. Beer and wine, seasonal drinks, dine in and carry out. Pizza, Italian, lunch, dinner and catering.

(734) 428-1819 | 230 E Main St Su-Th 11-10pm, F&Sa 11-12am Daily lunch and dinner, pizza to burgers, great beer/spirits, pinball, trivia, big screen TV’s. Where Manchester meets and eats!

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Manchester Eye Care 110 Riverside Dr | (734) 428-2020 M 10-7, T&F 9-4, W&Th 8-5 “We believe life is all about your vision” — Drs. Julie Marvin and Michelle Danko and their professional staff await your visit! www.visionsourcemanchestereyecarecenter.com 

Old National Bank®

State Farm® Donnellon Insurance

(734) 396-9300 | 111 E Main St M-Th 9-5 F 9-5:30 The ONB Way is banking with heart. We strive to serve our clients better and fulfill our “your bank, for life” promise.

(734) 428-8364 | M-F 9-5 or by appt | 102 S. Clinton St, Ste 1 Since 1975, Matt Donnellon has been a State Farm agent offering auto, home, business, life, health, liability and boat insurance.

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Twelve days of Christmas Fri., Dec. 6 5:30pm Business Storefront Decorating Contest 6pm Parade Float Contest 6:30pm Parade 7pm Tree Lighting Ceremony FREE pictures and goodie bags with Santa Hot Cocoa Station Carolers Christmas Karaoke

1 2 c r a f t er s crafting...

5 reindeer running... ...and a the mi santa on ll por ch!

Saturday, December 14

9am Craft Shows Cookie Walks Winter Farmers Market Museum Gift Shops Gingerbread House Assembly Christmas Tree Sales Business Open Houses 10am Event Info Booth Pop-Up Markets Retail Store Specials Scavenger Hunt 11am Santa Luncheon Kids Christmas Craft Hot Cocoa Station with Village Council Hay Ride Facepaint Faerie Reindeer Trail 5k/10k 12pm St Marys Choir: Caroling around Town Christmas DJ on the Mill Porch 1pm Christmas Home Tour Dance Performance for Charity 1:30pm Cookie Contest and Sale 2pm Ugly Christmas Sweater Bar Crawl Horse Drawn Carriage Rides 5pm Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest Chili Cook-Off & Auction 7pm MHS Band-O-Rama

Holiday Market at Alber Mill - 10am-4pm Santa on the Mill Porch - 12-2pm Art Walk - 12-3pm Riverfolk’s Dance Manchester: Squares and Contras - 7:30pm Manchester Underground Concert: Rochelle Clark & Jason Dennie - 8pm

Tuesday, December 17

Senior Citizen Christmas Party at Alber Mill with Adiska Dental - 5:30-7:30pm

Saturday, December 21

Holiday Market at Alber Mill Luminary Sales at Manchester Historical Society (also Dec 23 & 24) - 10am-4pm Santa on the Mill Porch - 12-2pm Arting at Alber Mill: Glass Mosaics with Michelle’s Pieces - 12-3pm

(734) 428-1248 | 9610 M-52 M-Sat 6-2, Sun 7-1 Owned/operated by Linda Minor.

Breakfast, lunch, daily specials, homemade soups, chili, burgers, sandwiches, salads, kids menu.

Find us on Facebook! 

Blacksmith Shop Concert: Abigail Stauffer and Dave the Cellist - 7:30pm Manchester Underground Concert: Zack Malachi and The Hillbilly Executives - 8pm

Saturday, February 8

Riverfolk’s Dance Manchester: Mardi Gras with Creole Du Nord - 7:30

Saturday, February 15

Murder Mystery Dinner at Alber Mill - 6pm Manchester Underground Concert: Jen Sygit - 8pm

Saturday, February 22

Blacksmith Shop Concert: Tapouzian 7:30pm

Saturday, March 7

Polish Night at Alber Mill - 5-9pm Riverfolk’s Dance Manchester: Swing Dance with Big Band Theory - 7:30pm

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Linda’s Diner

Saturday, January 25

Saturday, March 14

(734) 428-9737 | 136 E Main St Founded in 1951, our first priority is service. Our independent agency offers home, auto, farm, business and life products

(734) 428-8251 | 20555 Logan Rd Since 1990. Rough carpentry decks, doors, custom railings, balusters, stairways, ramps, structural rot repair, framing, trusses, kitchen and bath remodels.

Winter Events

Sat., Dec. 7

Sutton Insurance Agency

Melcher Brothers Carpentry

Manchester Veterinary Clinic (734) 428-7100 | 18558 W Austin Rd W 9-6, T&F 9-3, M&Th 9-5, Sat 8-12 This professional staff provides the best medical, surgical and dental care for their patients. Full pharmacy. manchestervetclinic.vetstreet.com

Proper Property Services

Comerica Bank

(734) 926-9270 | 131 Adrian St We sell Manchester’s homes!

Choose the brokerage that resides in, and volunteers for your community.

Jennifer Wojtowicz

(734) 428-8335 | 135 E Main St Raise your expectations! Proud to serve our Manchester community from our downtown location.

Celebrating 170 years! Cindy Clark, Banking Center Mgr.

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L IN E DA N C I N G loria Bortnichak, an Onsted resident has been teaching line dancing for nine years, guiding students to step, pivot, kick and turn their way through a song in coordinated dance moves. With two classes in Tecumseh and one in Onsted, she keeps the love of country line dancing alive by sharing it with others.

Bortnichak was an elementary teacher with Tecumseh Public Schools until she retired in 2008.

Her career included teaching special education, kindergarten and second grade before her threeyear stint as principal of Herrick Park Elementary.

Now she teaches an entirely different subject, one that began with an invitation.

In 2009 her neighbor encouraged her to join her for line dancing classes in Tecumseh. “I said sure, because I love to dance,” said Bortnichak. She eventually started dancing at the Adrian Senior Center, as well. “I just got to know some of the gals, and they kind of got me interested in teaching,” she said. “So that’s how I got started.”

The steps have names like heel dig, double heel dig, grapevine, weave, scissors, triple step, pivot turn and kick-ball-change that enable dancers to sway to the Tush Push, Watermelon Crawl, Achy Breaky Heart, Boot Scootin’ Boogie, West Coast Shuffle, Cowboy Shuffle, Redneck Girl, and the Ten Step, an activity that provides both fun and fitness. “It’s good for your mind, good for your body, and it’s a nice way to meet different people,” she said. “Nobody’s going to criticize you because really they’re not looking at you, they’re concentrating on their own steps.”

Boots are optional. Bortnichak said some of her students wear cowboy boots, but others don tennis shoes. She has a tip to get a good slide with rubbersoled shoes. “If you like a slippery surface you can put a pair of socks over your shoes and that kind of makes them slip,” she said.

I had assumed that line dancing is only done to country music, but Bortnichak informed me that is not the case. Besides that genre, she plays oldies as well as current popular music. As long as the tune has

the right beat, it can fit a line dance. “My philosophy is go out there and have fun, get a little exercise. Line dancing is very good for moving and also for your brain. A lot of people don’t realize how good it is for your brain, because you have to stay a little focused and you have to remember the steps that go into it,” she said. She eases new students into the classes by breaking down the steps and focusing on the fun and camaraderie of dancing together. n

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Two local business owners didn’t exactly intend to start businesses. Yet their two entrepreneur paths are strikingly similar. They both simply wanted to solve a problem. As they worked toward a solution, they both discovered a skill or passion. Through the power of the internet, two businesses were born. Meet Angeline Pratt and Brad Maggard.

Two local business owners who inspire us to believe that simply following what you enjoy can lead to big things.

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ngeline Pratt was done with the cube. This Tecumseh native had done all the things she had planned for her life — she had a degree in business and she was working a corporate job. Yet, it wasn’t what she had imagined. “It wasn’t what I thought it would be,” she said. “Sitting in a cube — that wasn’t my dream. I wasn’t passionate about it. I wanted something else.”

Pratt also knew that she wanted to make a change that allowed her to be at home with her young children, and her current situation simply didn’t allow for that. So with a goal to both leave the cube behind and to be at home with her children, she began to look toward her passion for health and wellness. Her first step in her quest was to return to school for dietetics and nutrition. While her new degree would give her more knowledge, what she didn’t realize at the time was that her real passion was lying just outside the perimeter of what she had imagined for herself. “I was finding out about how important it was to put good things inside of your body, but then one of my professors talked about how what we put on our bodies is just as important.”

As Pratt dug deeper into the science of skin, she discovered that 60 percent of what we put on our skin ends up in our bloodstream. She realized that she was so careful about being health conscience and eating the right foods, and yet she was ignoring her body’s biggest organ by daily putting toxins and unhealthy substances onto her skin.

As Pratt began the switch over to clean beauty products, she found that she was spending a lot of money on products that didn’t always work for her skin type.

“It’s expensive to make the switch to pure beauty,” she said. “It’s expensive to buy the product and then not like it. People end up wasting a lot of money and product.”

This realization, combined with her passion for discovering non-toxic, cruelty-free, and plant-based beauty products, was the impetus for a new kind of business. Using her corporate business background, Pratt created Nature’s Beauty Box, what Pratt describes as a gateway to pure-beauty.

Nature’s Beauty Box is an affordable subscription box that provides a mix of full-sized and mini-sized products from beauty brands that share her values. Getting her first box off the ground proved to be a challenge.

Without current subscribers, many brands were unwilling to participate. “I contacted hundreds of companies,” said Pratt. “And I just kept hearing, no. I was told to come back when I had more subscribers.” It was a catch-twenty-

two. Without products, Pratt couldn’t get subscribers, without subscribers, Pratt couldn’t get products. Yet she believed in her idea and believed in the mission behind her idea. So she persisted until one day she got one yes. “That was it for me,” she said. “I knew with that one yes that this was possible.”

Soon after that first yes, she was able to secure enough products for her first box. She took her idea to a festival at Eastern Market where she caught the attention of a local news channel who offered to feature her idea. “As soon as the interview was over,” she said. “As I was walking away, my phone starting dinging over and over with orders.” Her persistence had paid off. Pratt was now in business.

Today, Pratt has met both goals of leaving the cube behind and being at home. She now works in her home basement headquarters where she and her husband assemble and address the boxes and store the inventory—a home-based business that is quickly outgrowing its space.

Yet this is a good problem, because as her business grows, so does the satisfaction that she is finally using her skills to do a job that aligns with her passion.

Her growth also has made obtaining products easier. Companies that had once turned her away, are now turning to her and embracing her method of introducing a clean take on beauty. “We take the guesswork out of discovering clean beauty,” she said.

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ometimes beard removal is strategic. It is said that Alexander the Great commanded his soldiers to shave their beards before battle so that the enemy couldn’t grab their beards during hand to hand combat. Sometimes beard removal is fashion, as in the case of ancient Egyptians who valued hairlessness.

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shell or copper or iron. Then, in 1971, Gillette introduced the cartridge razor and transformed the face of shaving.

This shaving method of a removable cartridge with fixed blades that clicked into a permanent handle has grown like a bushy beard to become the most popular type of razor.

Yet that popularity might be waning. Since the early 2000’s there has been a resurgence of men shunning the cartridge in favor of a return to traditional shaving. This resurgence and simply one man’s quest for a better shave led to Maggard Razors of Adrian, the world’s largest traditional shaving supply shore. “We sell old school products — shaving brushes, shaving soaps, straight razors, nothing that plugs into the wall, and no cartridges,” said Brad Maggard, who owns Maggard Razors with his wife Casie."

While Maggard doesn’t sell cartridges, in a way it was cartridges that propelled the company into being. “In the early 2000’s, a lot of people were fed up with the cost and performance of cartridge razors in general,” said Maggard, “Once it got to the point where it cost over four dollars per cartridge, people started looking for alternatives.” However, it wasn’t only price that pushed customers away. “A lot of guys get ingrown hairs and irritation from electric and cartridge razors,” he said. “They found that switching back to a single blade resolves a lot of those issues.” Yet this switch wasn’t so easy

given that there were no single blade safety razors on the market. So men started looking for and using vintage razors.

“I got into traditional shaving in 2009", said Maggard. “I switched because my whole face would be on fire every time I shaved. I couldn’t even shave daily. So I was looking for alternatives. I found that shaving with vintage razors solved my issue. I bought a few vintage razors in 2009. I quickly got a real straight razor that folds. That was even more fascinating to me,” he said. Maggard started buying several of these razors and then learned how to sharpen them. When he ended up with too many, he sold a few on Ebay and made a little money. So he did it again, and made a little more money. With that money he purchased tools to work on vintage razors. Soon he was listing items on Ebay every week. A few people caught notice and they started asking Maggard to do personal restorations.

“People started sending me razors to work on—items like their grandfather’s razor that they wanted to be able to use again. I got really good at it, to the point where I was making the handles on the straight razors out of bone and horn and carbon fiber,” he said.

By 2012 Maggard had 40 razors on the shelf waiting for work. He was still working a full time IT job and doing all restorations in his garage. “As winter 2012 approached, I decided that I didn’t want to spend another winter in my garage,” he said.

“So I thought I might be able to find a small place to rent with a heated workshop.” He found such a place in

downtown Adrian. “I figured as long as I was there, I might as well stock a couple of products and, since I had an IT background, I knew how to build a website, so I did.” In the early days, Maggard was open for three hours, three nights per week. “I would get off from work and then go work on razors.” Within the first week of opening and launching his website, the orders started, and didn’t stop.

Within a few months of opening, Maggard’s wife, Casie, quit her job in order to keep up with the shipping demands. In 2013 and 2014 they saw 300% growth each year. And by 2015, Maggard Razors moved to their current, larger location.

Today, Maggard employs nine individuals and stocks around 1.5 million dollars worth of inventory which includes 3,500 products with nearly 1,000 varieties of shaving soaps and creams, 800 aftershaves, and 300 varieties of shaving brushes. They ship over 45,000 orders per year to over 80 countries. Because of the resurgence in traditional shaving, vintage razors are no longer the only option for men seeking an old-school shave.

Many companies are now producing

vintage-style straight and safety razors, allowing Maggard to offer 250 models of safety razors.

And while vintage shaving might sound dapper and expensive, many people make the old school switch to save money. Maggard notes that a beginner kit sells for $29.99 and includes a shaving brush, soap, double edge safety razor and three months of blades. “This is a great gift for people to try it out,” said Maggard. “It’s an inexpensive way to get your feet wet.”

With a 100-pack of blades selling for $12, most men can save a substantial amount of money by switching back to old school shaving. “We have luxury items like $80 creams,” he said. “But we also have shaving soaps that are $13 and can last a guy an entire year.”

Maggard noted that a big reason for switching has nothing to do with cost. “A lot of guys switch for the cool factor,” he said. “They switch for the nostalgia and the cool vibe that makes the shave so much more pleasurable.”

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According to legend, glass was discovered by accident. The legend states that thousands of years ago, shipwrecked Phoenician sailors lit fires upon a sandy beach in order to cook their dinner.

The hungry sailors placed their cooking vessels upon blocks of soda.

After dinner, the stranded sailors fell asleep only to wake in the morning to find that the fire had melted the sand and soda into liquids. These liquids

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mixed together and then hardened into an amazing and beautiful new substance — glass.

Most historians and glassmakers believe this tale to be implausible.

However, like most legends, while the details are puffed and exaggerated, the tale is in fact built around a kernel of truth — the truth that sometimes, beautiful new gifts miraculously show up in our lives.

Craig Pearson wasn’t looking for glass. It was the early 1970’s when Pearson dropped out of art school because he could no longer afford the college tuition. He took a job running a printing press until the small company for which he worked could no longer afford employees. Pearson was let go. In a way, one could say he was a bit shipwrecked. The courses he had plotted had run into dry ground. For Pearson, it wasn’t a fire on a beach that lead him to glass. It was a phone call from a friend who worked for an unemployment office. His friend told him that a gentleman had come into the office looking for someone with an art background. “My friend gave me the address, and so I went to see what it was about. The man was Richard Marks,” he said. That was Pearson’s fire on the beach, that was the moment that Pearson discovered glass.

Pearson had unknowingly walked into a renown stained glass artist’s studio. “He was working out of his house,” said Pearson. “He had a room in the back of his garage where he made stained glass windows. It was fascinating. He hired me, and I worked with him for three-and-a-half years. It was like an apprenticeship.” During this time, in the mid 1970’s, Tecumseh’s First Presbyterian Church did a massive renovation which included repairing the church’s many stained glass windows. When Marks secured this job, he decided he needed a bigger

or it will break. The lead that separated the panes of glass had deteriorated, so he had to shape long strips of new lead between each cut of glass.

In the end, the challenge was worth it. “To me, this is a labor of love,” he said. “When we put the windows back up and these things of beauty had been restored, that is the satisfaction of a job well done,” he said. “This is more than a hobby to me. I never imagined when I left Richard Marks that I’d be here. I loved working for him, and I would have stayed if I could. And now, I am once again here, doing this thing I love. I am preserving a heritage.

"The beauty of place draws you in,” he said.

“Understanding the heritage of a place can make you want to be a part of it.” He pointed out the names written on each window — members of the long ago congregation.

“They might no longer be here, but they are a part of it. Keeping the heritage is the whole point of repairing and restoring stained glass windows for me. They are part of the soul of the place.

place to work, so he bought the stone church on Chicago Boulevard. Marks and Pearson rebuilt the Presbyterian stained glass windows from within the stone church.

Yet, after years together, it was time for Pearson to make another course change. “l loved the work, but it didn’t pay a whole lot,” he said. “I was still single, living at home, but I knew that eventually I wanted to get a place of my own and get married. I just wasn’t making enough to do that. I had to part ways. It was congenial. I just explained why I had to go.” Pearson kept doing stained glass as a hobby as he worked another job, got married, and raised a family. However, after he retired, Pearson decided it was time to return once again to glass. He started his own business, C & P Glassworks, with one of his first jobs being a repair of the stained glass at the Tecumseh Center for the Arts—stained glass that had been designed and installed by his late mentor, Richard Marks.

Most recently, Pearson restored the stained glass windows at St. Dominic’s Oratory in Clinton. The center post in the sill had rotted away and the beautiful glass mosaic pictures had begun to bow, and the glass had begun to crack. Pearson carefully removed the eight-foot and nearly 70 pound panels of glass from the church and brought them to his workshop. "I have a table at my shop,” he said. “I laid it all out and took it apart and cut new glass for what was broken and put it back together. It was like a big jigsaw puzzle,” he said.

“However, when I first got it to my house, and had taken it apart on my table, I looked at it and thought, why’d I do this?” Yet in the face of what seemed like an insurmountable challenge, he simply began. The process of repairing and restoring stained glass windows is slow. Finding the perfect colors of replacement glass for broken pieces can be a challenge. It is hard to match glass that is no longer made. The glass can then only be cut at certain angles

These windows, now restored, can last another 100 years,” he said, noting that 100 years is how long the lead in between the panes will last before deteriorating. “One hundred years is a good heritage,” he said. “That’s why I like doing this job. It is something I’ve done that will live on long beyond me.

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will be holding a free 20th Reunion Concert for the community. At this concert, all former alumni and guest musicians will be invited to take the stage for a greatest hits play-through.

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t started in a kitchen, which in a way is incredibly fitting. The kitchen is the room where individual ingredients come together to make a meal. The kitchen is where family and friends come together to share that meal.

So much of a kitchen is about the warmth and satisfaction of coming together to create something greater than the individual parts. So how fitting that a kitchen was where this musical ensemble began.

In the year 2000, Diane Warner was homeschooling her children, and while they were benefiting from private music lessons, she knew that something was missing. Private lessons alone did not offer the growth and relationships and learning that all happen when musicians gather and create something greater than their individual parts. So Warner contacted Don Dombrowski, a wellknown local musician for help. Soon, under the direction of Dombrowski, a small homeschool ensemble was meeting and practicing in Warner’s kitchen. This kitchen ensemble became the humble beginnings of the Tecumseh’s National Homeschool Music Ensembles, an instructional music program for homeschooled children.

It wasn’t long before the association

outgrew its small kitchen beginnings.

When homeschooled children in Ann Arbor expressed interest in playing in an ensemble, Dombrowski partnered with Katherine Johnson who helped expand the program to the Ann Arbor area.

“Both Kathy and Don were members of the Grange,” said David Rennie, who took over as program director when Don Dombrowski retired last year. “The Grange offered to let our kids play at the Tecumseh and Ann Arbor locations instead of renting other facilities. They wanted to help support us. They rented the buildings to us for one dollar per month. Eventually we were able to buy the Tecumseh building from the state Grange.”

Over the past 20 years, nearly 450 students have passed through the program, some driving from as far as Toledo, Jackson, and South Lyon to participate. Many graduates of the program have gone on to play in college or military bands, putting to use the skills they learned from the masterlevel musicians who teach the courses.

In addition to ensemble instruction, students are given a wide variety of options to grow as musicians. “Over the years we’ve fostered really great relationships with the area colleges,” said Rennie. “We are very close with the

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Siena Heights community. A lot of our kids play with their youth symphony orchestra.” Students also take regular trips to Eastern Michigan University, where they do side by side rehearsals with college students and then take classes from the college teaching students. “There are a lot of intangibles that musicians pick up by playing alongside someone better than themselves,” said Rennie. In addition to the colleges, the homeschoolers join the Adrian City Band in performances. “We also take regular trips up to Mackinaw and play with the Straights Area Concert Band,” he said.

The organization also believes that music should be a family affair. “I played music all my life,” said Rennie. “After I left school, I got away from music for a while. Don saw me sitting on the sidelines, enjoying the music, reading along as my daughter played, and he said why don’t you pick up an instrument and join us? Since then I’ve learned three or four new instruments, my daughter plays six or seven. Even my wife, who though she wasn’t musical, sat in on some of the classes and she picked up alto sax with the group. We aren’t unusual, most of the kids play several different instruments. We teach entire families.” They also have grandparents and other retirees showing up to practice, creating an intergenerational music experience that allows students to learn from older musicians’ expertise.

The price tag for this experience is purposely affordable at $45 per month. That participation fee gives students access to classes both in Tecumseh and Ann Arbor. “Most families were paying $70

to $80 for a half-hour private lesson,” said Rennie.

“Here, a lot of kids like to play in both locations. For instance, through our program, my daughter gets eight hours of instruction a week. For many students, the final cost is less than two dollars per hour.”

Since its early kitchen beginnings, this template for homeschool music ensembles has both spread throughout the United States and helped to grow opportunities for Michigan homeschooled musicians. “There are now twelve homeschool bands in Michigan,” said Rennie. “We formed an organization called the Homeschool Music network. We all talk to one another. In May, we team up with a group in Lansing and Wayne to have a big joint performance.”

The benefits of these programs reach well beyond music. “Why is music important?” Rennie asks. “We always hear things like, Mozart makes babies smarter. It is true that learning music does increase scores. But music is more than that. For a lot of our students, music is a huge stress relief from all of the other work they have to do. It’s also a way to work as a team and it’s a social club.”

The group, Rennie explained, always shoots for excellence, not perfection, as perfection is an ideal that is unattainable and causes frustration.

Rather, Rennie believes that excellence and excellent habits teach students how to be resilient in the face of struggle. “Students learn how to break down difficult parts. Students learn how to keep going,” he said. The students also learn that mistakes are perfectly okay. “There is no need to

This non-profit group is always looking for instrument donations. “A lot of times, newer students come to play, and they want to try an instrument before they purchase one. We have a small collection of instruments for students to try, but we’d like to have three times as many as what we have now.

We love it when we can put an instrument in the hands of an eager new youngster and watch them take off,” said Rennie. A receipt will be provided upon donation for tax deduction purposes.

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The Tecumseh NHME is currently looking for partnerships with community foundations and charitable trusts who are willing to help them restore the Tecumseh Grange building back to its original condition. “The building is not in good shape,” said Rennie. “However, this building repair is not just for us. We would like to see this building return to the civic resource center that it once was so local groups can meet here once again.”

beat ourselves up for mistakes,” he said. “We tell students if you aren’t playing we can’t hear the mistakes and then you don’t know where you need help.” So the children are taught not to be afraid, not to hold back, and not to worry because in music as in life Rennie puts it best, “At the end of the day, the goal is just to put as much air through the horn as you can.” n For more information about joining National Homeschool Music Ensembles, visit nhme.org

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After working in buying and marketing for some top international fashion houses across several continents, Jennifer knew she was ready to take on her own business.

To test local markets, she spent a few years running pop-up shops, but her ultimate goal was to have her own brick and mortar store. She wanted a place where she could build relationships with her customers and be a positive light. On May 30, 2019, Jenny’s dream came to fruition.

In the few short months that she has been in Tecumseh, she has managed to make an impression. Many who have had the pleasure of stopping in, either to shop or just to browse, have been impacted by her jolly and welcoming nature.

The Eve and Annie Boutique gets its name from Jennifer’s paternal nana, Eve, and her maternal grandma, Annie — both fashionistas in their own right. Jenny remembers them always dressed to the nines and hosting parties and entertaining. Eve was a gifted seamstress and Annie, an amazing knitter. Their encouragement of Jenny to play shop when she was little, obviously left a lasting impression. Naming her business after them was both a point of pride, and respect.

Jennifer’s marketing and retail prowess is evident in the relaxed and inviting environment of her store, the thoughtful and tasteful choice of merchandise, and the guilt-free pricing.

When asked about her target market, Jenny answered, quite honestly, that she couldn’t be sure, due to the fact she has happy return customers ranging in age from 18 to 80.

The choice to open her store in Tecumseh has proved to be an excellent decision. The downtown business association and the local store owners have been incredibly welcoming and encouraging. She has been overwhelmed by their inclusion and generosity of spirit.

The Eve and Annie Boutique’s fast-growing clientele range from supportive locals, to many out-of-towners who return when in need of that special something they know they won’t find elsewhere. Jenny prides herself on seeking out one-of-akind styles that flatter many body types.

In addition to her great merchandise, return customers credit Jenny’s attention to detail and great record-keeping as reasons they keep coming back. Not only does she remember what item a customer purchased, she is also able to look up the size; a great benefit should they wish to buy a similar item or a complementary piece.

Besides her ever-growing inventory of apparel, Jennifer also carries a few lines of artisan jewelry and has recently introduced some fun and unique purses and hats. Follow her on Facebook, where you’ll find great reviews like “...absolutely love this boutique...wonderful experience...the clothes are wonderful and well-priced... customer service is top notch.”

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hen the owners of Alévri Distilling Company began remodeling their tasting room on US 12 in Clinton, they found a trove of treasures in the ceiling — hundreds of documents dating back to 1915 as well as another fitting artifact: an old whiskey bottle. The building, which used to be a Ford Dealership, has been completely gutted and remodeled to house both the Alévri tasting room and the distilling equipment.

Alévri Mill Distilling Company, owned by Ryan Penterics and Ethan Gibson, is now open with two types of gin, rum, and vodka. Due to the long aging process, their whiskey will be added later. Whiskey, they said, likes to take its sweet time. Patrons will be able to try a neat pour or enjoy craft cocktails made with craft simple syrups and craft additives.

“We are particularly excited about our vodka,” said Gibson.

“We’ve done blind taste tests and we’ve scored better than a lot of premium brands. It’s just fantastic.”

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want a little bit of flavor in a vodka,” he said. “but you don’t want it to be overpowering. There are some characteristics to it that are really delicate.”

Gizinski explained that Michigan spirits are still in their infancy. And that it is exciting to be a part of this emerging market. “Going from hot to cold is what creates the aging,” he said, explaining that Michigan weather will play a big part in the taste of Michigan spirits. “When it’s hot, the liquor is pushed into the wood of the barrel.

When it is cold it contracts back out.

It pulls the sugars and tannins out of the barrel and brings it back into the spirits. Since distilling in Michigan is still so new, only created in the last ten years or so, it’s exciting to be a part of creating this new product.”

The tasting room offers a family -friendly environment, much like many of the brew pubs around the state. In addition to spirits, they will be contracting with different food trucks so that patrons can enjoy various types of food with their

drinks. They have also partnered with Hometown Pizza, who will deliver directly to the tables of Alévri.

This winter, patrons can expect to find special holiday craft cocktails, as well as an array of unique holiday gifts. In addition to bottles of liquor, the distillery also sells shot glasses, t-shirts, and even flasks.

Penterics and Gibson, who also own Clinton’s old Atlas Mill property, hope to one day expand to both properties. “This place and the Atlas Mill are Michigan landmarks,” said Gibson. “There is just so much history in both places. We are incorporating that history. It will almost be like a museum when you walk into here. I would really love for people to come and see the building and see how much love we put into this.” n

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Try yoga. “I like that it is always different,” said Stephanie Cole, yoga instructor at the AJ Smith Recreation Center. “Some days it is going to be a stress reliever. Other days it is more a workout.”

Stephanie has been practicing yoga since 2007 when she took it in college to fulfill a requirement. Her favorite pose to practice is King Dancer. “Yoga is about finding yourself and coming back to what’s important in your own body,” said Beth Flumignan from Way of Life Yoga Studio in Tecumseh.

A practitioner of yoga since 2007, Beth began as a way to safely exercise while she was pregnant. She loves practicing Triangle pose and Child’s pose.

Her partner in Way of Life Yoga Studio, Heather Herrera, first began practicing yoga in 2008, but it wasn’t until 2016 that she found her yoga groove. Practicing Downward Facing Dog is an important part of her practice. A popular misconception about yoga is the practice is only for people who are flexible. The truth is yoga can help any person be more flexible, get stronger, improve concentration, lose weight and have better balance. “You don’t go to algebra class already knowing how to do algebra, so why would you come to yoga class expected to know yoga?” said

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Experienced instructors must know many different poses and which part of the body each pose benefits.

The specialized training requires an understanding of complete human anatomy from head to toe.

Most people have seen photos of the experienced yoga practitioners in poses that are breathtaking and seeming impossible for the average person. However, the beauty of yoga is how each pose can look different depending on things like experience, flexibility and what is needed to loosen up a particular area.

Modifications of poses allow people of all experience and levels of flexibility to experience the physical and mental benefits of yoga. Stephanie, Beth and Heather are all skilled in modifying poses for individuals in their classes.

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there’s a lot of adjusting that happens, even for the most experienced yoga practitioners. Good teachers like Beth, Heather and Stephanie work with each student to help everyone in the class understand what should happen with the pose and how they can get the most benefits. “I try to help the students learn,” said Stephanie.

A very important component of every yoga practice is using the proper breathing method to relax muscles and go deeper into each pose. Focusing on the breath of the body helps with awareness of where a person is holding stress and helps to release that stress.

Yoga recognizes how the mind and body work together to increase or relieve tension. During yoga practice, guiding the minds of students is important for teachers.

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aughter is therapy,” said local comedian Steve Smargon. “Studies show that laughter can actually physically heal the body. So often people come up to me after a show and tell me how badly they needed a laugh.” Smargon, a military veteran, better known as the Bipolar Marine, has performed across the country and was the winner of The National Clean Comedy Challenge. Smargon’s love for the local scene, combined with his passion for making people laugh, was the catalyst that drove him to approach Tecumseh Center for the Arts with a new idea. “I’ve performed at the TCA four times. They are just a topnotch group,” he said. “They often do a national comedy show, but I knew that there was a lot of homegrown talent in the area. I approached the TCA to see if they would be open to doing a Michigan-based show.” The TCA loved the idea, and Smargon went on to recruit four legendary Michigan comedians.

Thanks to Smargon, patrons will have the opportunity to hear five national headliners in one evening at The Legends of Michigan Comedy Showcase. The show is comprised of legendary comedians Dave Landau from the Last Comic Standing, Bryan McCree from MadTV, Bill Bushart who was named Detroit Comedian of the Year, and Norm Stulz from Comedy Central. The Showcase will be emceed by Smargon. “This is worth the ticket price for any of these guys by themselves. These guys are all legends in the business. This is one of those dream shows. I’ve gotten so much interest from comics alone who can’t believe this is going to happen. If you miss this night, I feel bad for you. This night is going to be an absolute blast.”

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There are times in life when we need a helping hand and a friendly face.

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More often the support benefits family members trying to balance their own lives with taking care of a loved one. “They are not giving time for themselves,” said Beth Wiemer, manager of Friends Who Care in Tecumseh. “We would like to give those caregivers a break. They need time, too. You want the caregivers to be happy.”

Home health care workers make a real difference for everyone involved. “Today’s society has so many families with kids who live far away,” said Butch Erwin, owner of Comfort Keepers in Brooklyn.

“They want us to make sure Mom and Dad are eating and taking their medications. It’s companionship, but there is more there, too.”

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he goal of Friends Who Care is to be a supportive friend for the client and the client’s family. The company works hard to find a compatible fit between client and caregiver. “We try to fit the client to our employee,” Wiemer said.

“If you have someone who is a smoker, we try to get someone who is a smoker.

People might have pets, so we want to make sure there are no allergies. We want to make that right fit.”

For some, that fit may be another family member or a friend. Friends Who Care can make that happen as long as the person has the proper certification.“If

the client has somebody in mind, we could hire them as a home health aide for that case,” said Wiemer.

All home health caregivers must be certified in CPR and First Aid and pass a TB test. For those interested in being part of the Friends Who Care family, Wiemer can point people in the right direction of where to get certified and take a TB test.

The office for Friends Who Care moved to Tecumseh from Adrian four years ago. The company employs 18 home health care workers and has 27 clients in Lenawee County.

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Funding for Friends Who Care services can come from the Region Two Area Office on Aging in Brooklyn, who can assist in getting clients in contact with funds through the State of Michigan. “They need to get preregistered with the Area Office on Aging and mention Friends Who Care,” Wiemer said. “They have many programs available.”

Utilizing Friends Who Care staff can happen as often as a client prefers.

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found out about the location in Brooklyn. “I have always loved the Irish Hills,” he said. “I had always had a dream of living up here on the lakes.”

Moving to a new area was a challenge, but Irwin is happy with the direction of the company and the opportunity to provide services to people who want to stay in their homes. There are 40 caregivers working for Comfort Keepers who take care of 35 clients in the Jackson area, including Tecumseh. “In the last year, our business has really started to take off,” said Irwin.

He also purchased the Comfort Keepers franchise for the Monroe and Dundee area and is looking forward to providing services in those areas. Currently, Comfort Keepers provides services to six clients in Monroe.

Comfort Keepers works with the Veterans’ Administration in Ann Arbor, Region Two of the Area Office on Aging, and with major auto insurance providers to assist clients. The company also accepts

Blowers - Chainsaws - Mowers private pay and expects to soon be working the Region One of the Area Office on Aging in the Monroe and Dundee area.

Some of the Comfort Keeper clients include quadriplegic and paraplegic people. The physical nature of their care can be a challenge for family members, and Comfort Keepers can provide valuable support.

“We can alleviate many stressful tasks from family members,” Irwin said. Currently, clients can be assisted by a caregiver from a minimum of three hours to a maximum of 24 hours. The motto for Comfort Keepers is Elevating the Human Spirit. “That underlies what our true spirit is,” said Irwin.

“We are there to cheer these people up. It really helps enlighten their outlook on human life.”

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haron Baxter began working as a caregiver for Comfort Keepers in November 2018, and the job changed her life. Baxter knows what it is like to struggle with health issues and to have to care for an ill spouse. Her husband, Ron, died seven years ago from cancer. Since then she experienced her own health issues and retired from her career with Herald Publishing.

Finding a new career with Comfort Keepers as a caregiver has been a blessing.

“I love everything about it,” said Baxter.

“The people at Comfort Keepers are wonderful to work for. They are very flexible. Most of all I love the clients.

I get so much more from them than I give. When you go through tough times, it gives you more compassion. You know how they feel so you want to do everything you can to help.”

Her client Robert, a farmer, barely spoke when she first started working with him.

Baxter has watched him flourish over the past year and it has been a joy for her. “We have so much fun together,” she said. Helping him

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“He is one of the smartest men I have ever met,” said Baxter. “We have done so many different things.”

When Robert shared with her a poem he wrote, Baxter was so impressed she helped him get it published in the local newspaper, The Brooklyn Exponent. “I think I was more excited than he was,” she said.

Baxter also provides respite care for Ray and Carolyn. Ray has Alzheimer’s, and Baxter comes to spend time with him so Carolyn

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Baxter marvels at Carolyn’s ability to do so much for her husband and enjoys listening to Ray’s stories of the past. “He is so smart and so interesting,” she said.

The variety of what she does as a caregiver makes this job a perfect fit for Baxter. “I love to be on the go and be around people,” she said. “It’s made me very happy.

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He recommends using the jelly as a bagel topping along with crea m cheese. “The crea m cheese factor with the jelly is a mazing,” he said.

“I also take a block of crea m cheese and pour the jelly over the top and serve it with Triscuits or crackers.

That’s always a crowd favorite.” The jelly is also versatile enough to be used as a chicken, salmon, or even venison glaze. n

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Eat up!

Tom Barker had too many peppers.

It was a problem. It was a pepper problem. It all happened many years ago when Barker left city life behind and returned to his farming and rural roots by buying seven acres of property in Tecumseh.

Upon moving, he immediately put in a large garden — a large garden that produced an overabundance of peppers.

Barker, who has worked in the food business for 36 years, knew a thing or two about food. He graduated from culinary school and has worked as a chef for the majority of his career, most recently at Clinton’s Twelve Restaurant and for the Picasso Restaurant Group.

Y et his pepper problem wasn’t solved by his many years of culinary experience.

It was solved by his mother. Barker was first introduced to canning jelly as a child. “I was the oldest of five,” he said. “I would can with my mom to help out.” So with an overabundance of peppers and memories of canning, Barker set out to make his first batch of pepper jelly.

“I used the Sure Jell recipe,” he said. Even though his abundance of

peppers made it tempting to make a large batch, he remembered specific advice his mother had given him all those years ago. “She said to make it work, you only do one batch at a time,” he said. “She told me that she had tried over the years to double or triple jelly batches, but it never worked as well.” So following his mother’s advice, Barker only made one batch at a time.

“It takes 20 minutes to make a batch of six half-pint jars,” he said. “That’s only 18 jars an hour, but it’s worth it to only do one batch at a time.”

Barker also ditched the traditional water bath canning method. “Water baths are a pain,” he said. Instead he puts the hot jelly into hot jars.

He adds the lid and ring and then turns the jars upside down for five to seven minutes. When he turns the jars upright, the process completes itself. “ Y ou’ ll start hearing the seals make the popping noise. It’s that simple.”

Over a decade has passed since Barker’s pepper problem and that first batch of pepper jelly. Since that time he has become known for the little jars of hot sweetness. For a while he even sold his jelly at farmer’s markets.

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takes a village to raise a child” is a time-old proverb that holds true in this ever changing, ever challenging world. We have a thriving “village” here in Lenawee County. It brims with the services, staff, knowledge and fellow parents necessary to hold each other up and make Lenawee a preeminent location for raising children. Lenawee Great Start (LGS) serves families, starting with pre-natal care and continuing all the way through age 12, with Active Parenting Workshops. LGS has been serving the families in the Lenawee Community for over 11 years, and all of their programs and events are completely free.

“Parents are their child’s first and most important teachers,” expresses Sarah Meikle, Lenawee Great Start’s Parent Liaison. “As a parent myself, I know just how difficult parenting can be. It is critical that as a community we focus on the importance of a great, comprehensive early childhood system, which fully supports the needs of our families,” Sarah, a wife and mother of two young children, is a certified Strengthening Families Protective Factors Trainer through the National Alliance of Children’s Trust and Prevention Funds. In addition, she is an Active Parenting facilitator.

Many are familiar with LGS WIC Program, a program ensuring that mothers receive what they need to nurture a healthy baby, or Michigan’s

Early On, connecting parents with early intervention services to help parents evaluate children with delays and provide them with free services when a need is determined. However, the resources the LGS team have to offer are truly endless, from their annual diaper drive and veggie mobile to the monthly Parent Network meetings and Active Parent Workshops. “Our goal at the Lenawee Great Start Collaborative, is to help families connect to the resources that help give them the skills they need to be the best parents they can be, and to ensure that their children are prepared for kindergarten and beyond,” explains Meikle.

“I especially get excited about our parent workshops, whether it be our Active Parenting workshops, our Parent Network Meetings or our Happiest Baby classes,” says Meikle.

LGS is finishing up a free, six-week Active Parenting Group, led by Meikle, that focused on embracing the joy of parenting. Parents who attended the workshop walked away being educated on how to effectively discipline without violence, how to keep communication lines open early on, how to teach their children important character traits such as responsibility and courage, a plan for success in school, how to defuse power struggles, and stimulate independence.

The workshop even covered difficult topics such as preventing future problems with sex, alcohol and drugs.

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When asked if there were any moments in her career with LGS that she felt she made a difference, this was Meikle’s response, “I was doing a Parent Café at Catherine Cobb, there was one particular mom who was struggling to answer a question. The question was: For those who know you best, what would they say your strengths are as a parent? The other women instantly went around saying what they love about her parenting. By the end we were all in tears. It was such a powerful moment, and I will always remember how they came together for each other.”

For Meikle and the rest of the team at LGS, it is very rewarding having the opportunity to give back to their community and work with families during some of the most important years in their lives. “I love working with families and building relationships with community members. It is so true that it takes a village to raise children, and I’m happy to be a part of that village.”

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What do Tecumseh, Clinton, and the Islamic world have in common? The answer may surprise you: coffeehouses. The first coffeehouses appeared in Mecca on the Arabian Peninsula around the 16th century as places where people gathered to talk politics. Some historians believe coffee originated in neighboring northern Africa, and drinking the brew spread from there to Vienna, Damascus, and what is now Istanbul. By the 17th century, the English were sipping java at their own incarnation of coffeehouses — an alcohol-free alternative to the English pub.

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oday, the coffeehouse remains a place where folks can sip their favorite brew, talk with friends, solve the problems of the world or the latest crossword, read a book, write a column, or simply watch the world pass by.

Josh Roth, owner of Musgrove & Co. in Tecumseh, recently moved his business from the front of the British Tea Garden to the former Daily Grind II location — just across the street. Born in Tecumseh, Roth spent his toddler years here and then moved to Onsted. He lived in Florida for a few years before returning to the Mitten to launch a successful family mining business. He moved to Tecumseh in 2015.

Roth was a regular customer of the Daily Grind, Tecumseh’s coffee shop that has since closed. He missed the coffeehouse atmosphere. He thought maybe a few folks in Tecumseh might be missing it, too. “I felt the community would appreciate another option,” he said. “The name stems from Musgrove Evans, founder of Tecumseh, and our

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Roth said the current menu includes a wide variety of craft coffee drinks, from espresso to cold brew and their house blend drip coffee. “We always say we are capable of making any of your favorite coffee shop drinks, and we look forward to creating it with you,” Roth said. “We also have fresh cold-pressed juices, some in-house baked goods, and we are looking forward to launching a more extensive food menu this winter.”

Business has been brisk, Roth said. “Our business model includes expansion and continuous creative initiatives,” he explained. “We are always looking for community partners to host or to offer goods to.”

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Dear Community Member, The Tecumseh Schools Foundation (TSF) was founded in 1984 and thanks to strong community support and several significant endowments; the foundation has grown and has affected hundreds, if not thousands of Tecumseh students over the years.

Members of the TSF’s working board of volunteer trustees are each rooted in the Tecumseh community and include members of the business community, alumni, and area residents. Each is committed to making sure that Tecumseh remains a fertile ground for learning for everyone in the community.

TSF is a tax-exempt organization. All monies received by the foundation are given back to the community through scholarships for students, Marilyn DiCarlo mini-grants to teachers, and contributions that support other organizations affecting Tecumseh students including Tecumseh Youth Theatre and Payback for Education, as well as helping students attend educational camps and events. Perhaps you were the recipient of a 6th grade camp scholarship? Maybe you participated in the Motor Moms & Dads program?

Or the T.E.A.M. Ozobots project? You or your child might be one of the 476 students who benefited from our scholarship programs. Since 1994, we’ve distributed over $405,000 in scholarship awards.

The Foundation would like to continue making an impact on our teachers and students but we need your help to fill our mini-grant coffers. Would you consider making a monetary donation to the Tecumseh Schools Foundation?

No donation is too small to make a difference. Checks should be made payable to “Tecumseh Schools Foundation” and can be mailed to P.O. Box 384.

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start-ups, including Way of Life in Tecumseh. “I have traveled to Costa Rica to source our coffee and gained a great relationship with the family of a small micro-lot coffee farm that we currently use as our offering,” he said. “I have been passionate about coffee since I first tasted it and with my travels, I’ve been to over 100 different coffee shops across the U.S. I have always been intrigued with what a coffee shop space can create for a community.” Combine that with the “new wave of coffee creations taking place in the industry” and that is Roth’s continuing inspiration for Musgrove & Co. “We want to live our mission of ‘Coffee is Community,’” he said.

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asmine Huffaker, who with her dad, Marvin, and brother, Austin, are the new proprietors of The Clinton Inn, said the historic building served as a magnet to draw the Huffakers from Arizona to Michigan. “Inn-keeping wasn’t really ever on our radar for business opportunities,” she said. “In Arizona, we operated a real estate

investment and development business.

But we started looking into commercial investments in Michigan and stumbled onto the Clinton Inn.”

The gorgeous circa 1901 building’s potential instantly drew in the Huffakers.

“Growing up, my mom also had the dream of owning a bed and breakfast in Michigan,” she said. “She passed away in 2015, and I see the Clinton Inn as sort of the first step in carrying on her legacy and dream. It also has just been an incredible journey for my dad, brother, and I. We value family above everything else, so being able to collaborate on such a magnificent project has been so much fun.”

When her family started looking at the Clinton Inn, she said she saw the small room on the first floor and “instantly knew it would be the perfect

place for a little coffeehouse.”

While the restaurant and coffeehouse are separate, there is an exclusive Clinton Coffeehouse menu available during Sunday brunch.

Huffaker said the Coffeehouse had a soft open on September 21 in order to capture the traffic generated by the Clinton Fall Festival. The menu features more traditional coffee drinks, as well as many specialty options. “We can do a wide variety of flavored lattes both iced and hot, as well as various hot teas, tea lattes, chai teas, hot cocoas, and smoothies,” she explained. “We sell a small variety of pastries, and we will have an in-house baker starting in December.”

Huffaker said her goal for the coffeehouse is to “create an environment where people can come have meetings, grab coffee to catch up with a friend, or just read a good book." “We also provide free highspeed internet so people can bring their laptops and set up in a different environment,” she said. “I am an online student and a small business owner, so I know what a change of environment can do for productivity, and I love working in small coffeehouses.”

Huffaker said her love for coffeehouses comes from a summer job in Flagstaff, where she is pursuing bachelor of science degrees in chemistry and criminology and criminal justice, with a minor in biology at Northern Arizona University. “I got a summer job working at a small town coffee shop, and I immediately fell in love with everything about it,” she said.

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“We are really focused on the barista-customer relationship,” she said. “That’s what makes the Clinton Coffeehouse unique. We provide a personable experience.” She said the coffee comes from a Midland, Michigan roaster, Creation Coffee. This small, three-man operation really works the magic with the Clinton Coffeehouse’s beans. “Our coffee is an incredible, high-quality product that you can taste,” she said. “Creation Coffee also has a selection of premium single origin coffees, meaning the beans all come from one specific farm, and they work with the farms directly to help support small businesses around the world.”

There are also sugar-free syrup options for all coffee drinks, and any coffee drink can be crafted in decaf as well as full-strength. “We are a small, family-run business and we are doing our best from the moment we wake up until we go to bed to provide the best

quality experience for our customers in the restaurant, coffeehouse, and hotel,” she said. That means quality coffee, craftsmanship, and a positive, unique experience for patrons. The Clinton Coffeehouse has enjoyed a warm welcome from the residents of the area.

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Last Christmas, as two of our guests were leaving our Christmas barn party, they happened to look up. I found them standing outside the barn, their gazes turned upward toward the night sky. They told me that they had never been in a place where they could see so many stars. The light from their city home had always blocked the view. It was such a thrill for them, they said, to discover that all along this wonderful thing had existed, they just hadn’t been able to see it until that moment.

Such moments of seeing stars for the first time (or ending up living on a little hobby farm that exceeds your dreams), can fundamentally change who we are, because these moments remind us that the present isn’t all there is. Life is actually more than we can see in the now. Such moments remind us that it is actually possible to one day, out of the blue, simply look up and discover something more breathtaking than we ever imagined possible.

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Jeffrey, one of our two Baby Doll Sheep

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For me, decorating the barn is all about juxtaposition. There is just something about the contrast of a beautiful table scape set with china dishes next to straw bale seating and a dirt floor. Wood cookies set with flowers and candles or velvety stockings hung on the old barn wood seem to accentuate both elements of fine and rustic. The most useful decorations, however, are often the decks of cards and other board games that I leave around the barn. I often place the cards in antique dishes or incorporate board games into larger decorating scapes. Time and time again these useable decorations turn into completive games of euchre or Monopoly or Uno. Something about the barn seems to keep the phones in the pockets and draw guests back to old fashioned analog games.

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Small details add to the magical experience of barn gatherings. For the holidays, I created barn wood presents to lie beneath the Christmas tree.

To create these gifts, I started by hunting the hayloft for pieces of old wood. A few found pieces were perfect with their chipped red barn paint, and only needed the addition of ribbon, evergreen, and berries. Others, I painted and distressed before finishing with simple burlap ribbon.

Barn Wood Gifts Perhaps the biggest lesson I’ve learned about hosting, is that tables are overrated. At our first big gathering, I made sure I had enough tables and chairs to accommodate every single guest, and then watched as our few cozy corners became the first to be settled.

Since that first gathering, I’ve dramatically cut back on tables and chairs and instead work to create intimate groupings from straw bales. Plaid fleece over straw around a coffee table is a cozy favorite. Creating couches and easy chairs from straw and fleece usually delights guests. For Christmas, I used burlap and velvet ribbon to create a storytelling corner. As a bonus, once the party is over, the straw bale seating is recycled into bedding for my sheep and chickens.

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I always try to incorporate at least one type of bar at our gatherings. The freedom of a guest to make a drink or grab a tasty treat goes a long way in creating a relaxing atmosphere. “Help yourself to a drink” eliminates the often stumbling start of, “What can I get you to drink?” For our barn parties, I like to have a signature cocktail with a fun and creative name. I also fill an old red wheelbarrow with ice and keep it stocked with beer, pop, and bottles of water. At Christmas we set up a hot chocolate bar with various toppings. These bars, however, aren’t just for drinks.

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The practice of buying pre-loved furnishings is booming, with resale, retro and antique stores spread amongst other retail businesses. But savvy shoppers can also find home improvement and renovation materials at resale stores – locally, at the Habitat ReStore in Adrian, a program of Habitat for Humanity of Lenawee County.

Whether it’s light fixtures, wood trim, plumbing components, windows, doors (antique and modern), door hardware including antique components, cabinets, appliances or flooring, anyone with a knack for fixing things can find plenty of materials to complete home projects at the ReStore. Director Anthony Sacco has seen the operation grow and expand its inventory in his seven years there. The mission of the store fits with Habitat for Humanity’s goal of helping families build and improve places to call home, as well as giving people the opportunity to donate instead of discarding still-useful items. “We’re giving the community, individuals, businesses, contractors, the opportunity to divert that waste from the landfill or the waste stream by donating it here to the Habitat ReStore,” Sacco said. “We then offer bargains to our shoppers and one-of-a-kind treasures at a very affordable price to anybody and everybody that would like to come support Habitat for Humanity or look for a deal.”

Along with the aforementioned materials, those bargains include housewares, small appliances, home décor, garden supplies, paint and furniture. “We’ve had well over 100-yearold dressers and furnishings, we’ve had some fainting couches, we’ve had some very unique one-off antique pieces that have come in, including doors and even windows,” he said.

The ReStore accepts donations of just about anything for the home that isn’t clothing or soft goods, with approximately 85 percent of items donated by individuals, and 10 percent from corporate partners such as big box stores, builders, contractors and other nonprofits. Five percent of the inventory, which includes the paint, paint supplies, and newer furniture, is purchased by the ReStore for resale to supplement the donated inventory and to ensure the availability of paint products.

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146 1/2 N. Main St., Brooklyn • (517) 938-8147 Th 10-6 / F 10-8 / Sat 10-6 • idkcreativedecor.com idkcreativedecor@gmail.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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1178 S. Main St. (M-52), Chelsea (734) 562-2190 • T-Sat 10-6 / Sun 11-5 41 vendor booths — quality antiques, collectibles, vintage farm relics, paintings, mid-century modern treasures. Located next to Chelsea Lanes, just south of downtown.

Moran’s consignment

104 E. Middle St., Chelsea • (734) 433-9730 Open daily! Sun 12-5 / M 10-5 / T-Sat 10-7 www.moransconsignment.com Specializing in women’s clothing, shoes, jewelry and accessories (lots of designer and name brand labels) as well as home decor. We carry men’s items too!

cLinton 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.

Mike’s Antiques & other funky stuff

116 W. Michigan Ave., Clinton • (517) 456-6019 Open by chance or appointment Buying and selling vintage items: lighting, retro, architectural, amusement, medical, scientific, transportation, the strange and unusual.

Dundee Antiques, Collectibles & Fine Furnishings

129 Riley St., Dundee • (310) 740-6256 M-Sat 11-6 / Sun 12-5:45 Below Swan Creek Candle Factory Outlet. Many unique vendors, as well as Dundee made, all natural, Cielo Soaps. Check out the upstairs loft too!

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

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Onsted / Rome center Simply Found Creations

9991 Stoddard Rd., Adrian • (517) 467-5736 Corner of Onsted Hwy. and Stoddard Rd. (Rome Center) Jan - Feb: F & Sat 10-5 / March - Dec: Tu-Sat 10-5 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 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.

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201 N. Jackson St., Jackson (517) 784-3333 • M-Sat 10-5:45 / Sun 12-4:45 www.timothybos.com • tim@timothybos.com Celebrating 31 years in downtown. 4 floors — one of the largest quality collectible and antique malls around! Layaways and dealer space available.

resale depot

2390 Wildwood Ave., Jackson • (517) 780-9099 M-F 10-6 / Sat 10-5 • facebook.com/resaledepot www.shopresaledepot.com Over 14,000 sq. ft. of showroom space, quality new and used merchandise at an affordable price.

We sell items from clothing, books and jewelry to furniture, bedding, home decor and antiques.

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217 N. Jackson St., Jackson • (517) 812-3064 Th-F 10-6 / Sat 10-4 • www.windyhillcreations.com Unique boutique! Home decor, amish furniture including custom amish orders. Beautiful wedding flowers, soy candles, Swarovski jewelry. Visit us for all of your shabby chic and farmhouse decor.

MANCHESTER River raisin antiques & MERCANTILE 138 E. Main St., Manchester • (734) 649-2993 See website or Facebook for dates/times riverraisinantiques.com • Manchester’s hometown antiques and gift shop. We carry antiques, local art, home decor, Melissa and Doug toys, and gifts for everyone.

The Sassy Peacock

114 Adrian St., Manchester • (734) 904-6332 T 3-8 / W-F 11-6 / Sat 11-3 Uptown feel with small town appeal. New consignment shop offers relaxed, clean environment with attention to detail. Women/men's clothing and home decor. Experience the sass!

5315 S. Occidental Hwy.,Tecumseh (517) 424-7653 • auctionzip.com • Auctioneer #4023 Wed., Jan 1, 1pm - New Year's Day Auction Fun! dsauctions@live.com • Have a seat in our comfortable heated building - everyone welcome!

Buying or selling one item to full estates.

110 E. Chicago Blvd.,Tecumseh (517) 423-6370 • T-F 10-5:30 / Sat 9-2 hackerjewelers.com • hackerjewelers@frontier.com Ever-changing collection of estate and antique jewelry. We buy good used and vintage jewelry and watches. Check out our large selection!

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, coins 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 the entire family at an affordable price!

Many brands to choose from including designer wear as well as an array of furniture and decor to fit any budget! Helpful and friendly staff. ‘Best of Lenawee’ 11 years strong!

tecumseh antique appeal

101 E. Chicago Blvd., Tecumseh • (517) 424-2152 M-Sat 10-5:30 • Open fourth Sunday of every month 11-4. 3,000 sq ft storefront of antiques, primitives, vintage collectibles, vintage and antique furniture and jewelry. Corner of North Evans and Chicago Boulevard. Best of Lenawee antique store 3 years in a row!

tecumseh coins

125 S. Evans St., Tecumseh • (517) 423-7972 teccoins@tc3net.com • tecumsehcoins.com New location - just across the street! Dealing in old and collectible coins along with a full line of supplies. Coins — where art and history merge.

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Dec 15 • Hospice “Candlelight Remembrance” 6pm Holy Family Parish, 305 Division St., Adrian 517-263-2323 hospiceoflenawee.org Dec 15 • TCA Big Band & Vocal Aires – Holiday Concert 4pm TCA, 400 N. Maumee St., Tecumseh 517-423-6617 thetca.org Dec 16 • Parks & Rec Tot Christmas Party 10-11am AJ Smith Recreation Center, 810 N. Evans St., Tecumseh 517-423-5602 tecumsehparksandrec Dec 17 • Holiday Story Time 6:45-7:30pm Tecumseh District Library (3 year olds-2nd graders) 517-423-2238 charpst@tecumsehlibrary.org Dec 18 • Annual Holiday Concert 7:30pm Holy Rosary Chapel, Adrian Dominican Motherhouse ChiaroscuroMensChorus.org Dec 21 • Monroe Street Theater Winter Showcase 7:30pm TCA, 400 N. Maumee St., Tecumseh 517-423-6617 thetca.org Dec 21 • Ugly Sweater Party 2-5pm Cherry Creek Winery, 11500 Silver Lake Hwy., Brooklyn 517-592-4663 cherrycreekwine.com Dec 21-22 • Under the Streetlamp 7:30pm and 2:30 pm The Croswell, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian 517-264-7469 office@croswell.org Dec 31 • New Year’s Eve Party 9pm Embers Bar & Grill, 1370 W. Chicago Blvd., Tecumseh 517-423-2601 Dec 31 • New Year’s Eve 5-10pm Evans Street Station, 110 S. Evans St. , Tecumseh 517-424-5555 evansstreetstation.com

JANUARY

Jan 1 • New Year’s Day Auction 1pm DS Auction, 5315 S. Occidental, Tecumseh 517-424-SOLD dsauctions@live.com Jan 11 • Your Big Day Wedding Expo Noon-3pm Adrian Armory Events Center, 230 W. Maumee St., Adrian 517-902-9945 Yourbigdayweddingexpo.com Jan 14 • Kiwanis Travel Series – Bhutan: The Cloud Kingdom 7:30pm TCA, 400 N. Maumee St., Tecumseh 517-423-6617 thetca.org Jan 14 • Crockpot Cooking 7-8pm Tecumseh District Library 517-423-2238 charpst@tecumsehlibrary.org Jan 16 • Open Mic Night 7-8pm Musgrove & Company, 135 E. Chicago Blvd., Tecumseh 517-423-2238 charpst@tecumsehlibrary.org Jan 16-Mar 14 • Roadsigns – World Premier by Jeff Daniels 734-433-7673 PurpleRoseTheatre.org Jan 18-19 • 11th Annual Ice Sculpture Festival 10am-5pm Sat 12-4pm Sun Downtown Tecumseh 517-424-6003 Downtowntecumseh.com Jan 21 • Gardening Plants from the Bible 6:45-7:30pm Tecumseh District Library 517-423-2238 charpst@tecumsehlibrary.org Jan 24-Feb 2 • Frozen Jr Various times The Croswell, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian 517-264-7469 office@croswell.org Jan 25 • Blacksmith Shop Concert 8pm 324 E. Main St., Manchester 734-223-6876 riverfolkmusicandarts.org Jan 25 • Legends of MI Comedy 7:30pm TCA, 400 N. Maumee St., Tecumseh 517-423-6617 thetca.org Jan 28 • “Undressed: The Hidden History of Underwear” 7-8pm Tecumseh District Library 517-423-2238 charpst@tecumsehlibrary.org

FEBRUARY

Feb 3 • 2020 Census: Count Us All 6:30-7:30pm Tecumseh District Library 517-423-2238 charpst@tecumsehlibrary.org Feb 7-9 • 68th Annual Tip-Up Festival Devils and Round Lake, Manitou Beach 517-712-6160 Feb 7-9 • TYT presents Willy Wonka Jr. 7:30pm Fri & Sat; 3pm Sun TCA, 400 N. Maumee St., Tecumseh 517-423-6617 thetca.org

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Feb 8 • Adrian Rea Literacy Free Tutor Workshop Adrian Rea Literacy, 1257 E. Siena Heights Dr., Adrian 517-264-7320 adrianrealiteracy.org Feb 11 • Kiwanis Travel Series – Remembering Hells Canyon 7:30pm TCA, 400 N. Maumee St., Tecumseh 517-423-6617 thetca.org Feb 15 • NY NY Dueling Pianos 7:30pm TCA, 400 N. Maumee St., Tecumseh 517-423-6617 thetca.org Feb 15 • ASO presents Marvel-ous Heroes!

7pm Dawson Auditorium, Adrian College 517-264-3121 www.adriansymphony.org Feb 15 • Murder Mystery Dinner 6pm The Shoppes of Alber Mill 734-926-9270 vil-manchester.org Feb 18 • Missing Pieces: Heartwarming Transplant Stories 7-8pm Tecumseh District Library 517-423-2238 charpst@tecumsehlibrary.org Feb 20 • Open Mic Night 7-8pm Musgrove & Company, 135 E. Chicago Blvd.

517-423-2238 charpst@tecumsehlibrary.org Feb 21-Mar 1 • It’s Only A Play 7:30 and 2:30pm The Croswell, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian 517-264-7469 office@croswell.org Feb 22 • The Riverbank Bridal Show 1-4pm The Center on the Riverbank, 45 Neckel Ct., Milan 734-439-4307 Feb 26 • Charles Manley: Tecumseh Products Company & More History 1-2:30pm Tecumseh District Library 517-423-2238 charpst@tecumsehlibrary.org Feb 27 • Discover the Way to Financial Freedom 7-8pm Tecumseh District Library 517-423-2238 charpst@tecumsehlibrary.org Feb 29 • Daddy-Daughter Dance 1 & 4pm AJ Smith Rec Center 517-423-5602 mytecumseh.org

MARCH

Mar 6 • Lenawee Conservation District Tree Sale 1100 Sutton Rd. at M-52 517-263-7400 ext 3 lenaweeconservationdistrict.org Mar 7 • LeCirque Esprit 4pm TCA, 400 N. Maumee St., Tecumseh 517-423-6617 thetca.org Mar 8 • The Brides Bridal Show 1-4pm The Kensington Hotel, 3500 S. State St., Ann Arbor 734-320-8019 thebridesbridalshow.com March 10 • Kiwanis Travel Series – On Assignment: Alaska 7:30pm TCA, 400 N. Maumee St., Tecumseh 517-423-6617 thetca.org Mar 13 • ASO presents Mendelssohn and Mozart 8pm Dawson Auditorium, Adrian College 517-264-3121 www.adriansymphony.org Mar 13 • Riverfolk’s Dance Manchester 7:30pm 103 E Main St., Manchester riverfolkmusicandarts@gmail.com Mar 19-22 • TYT presents Mamma Mia! 7:30pm TCA, 400 N. Maumee St., Tecumseh 517-423-6617 thetca.org Mar 21 • March Mingle – Hollywood Nights 6-11pm Tecumseh High School 517-423-7574 communitylearningconnections.org

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Experience frozen fun during downtown Tecumseh’s annual Ice Sculpture Festival. This free festival transforms downtown Tecumseh into an icy wonderland with many ice sculptures on display. Festival goers can also watch dueling ice sculpture competitions, see ice sculpture carving demonstrations, or experience interactive activities like the ice hockey table, putt putt golf or make-it-take-it crafts. There will also be a chocolate walk as well as a Winter Warm-Up Beverage Walk in which local merchants offer a free winter drink. n 56

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utside the snow is falling and friends are calling You-hoo!

It is lovely weather for a sled ride together down the Irish Hills. Each winter, the Irish Hills Golf Course transforms into a wintry fairyland for families. If the snow isn’t falling, no worries, they’ll make their own.

The Irish Hills Golf Course banquet facility sits atop a scene reminiscent of the northeast landscapes of Vermont, with beautiful steep and rolling hills surrounding a quaint lake. Just outside the facility, children of all ages can sled, snowboard, and tube down the main hill. “Most people are thinking an itty bitty hill,” said Manager Melissa Jackson. “But once you get out here, you see that this is a hill you want to go sledding on, you can get going really fast.”

The golf course provides sleds, tubes, and snowboards to visitors.

“You don’t bring anything except your mittens, hats, and gloves,” she said.

“We even have somebody that will bring you back up the hill on a four wheeler. However, if you want your kids to be worn out by the time you

are done, you can make them walk back up,” she laughed. Parents can sled with their children or sit and stay warm around the outdoor fire pit.

“Parents of older children can grab beer or wine and have a nice little date inside while they enjoy the beautiful scenery and watch the kids go sledding,” she said. Families, famished from sledding, can also order pizza, wings, and hot chocolate.

The trees and the lake are all barricaded with straw bales for safety, and while the main hill is the big attraction, there are also various sledding hills throughout the course.

“We only make snow for the big hill, but if there is enough snow, kids can sled on several different hills,” she said. This hidden gem in the heart of the Irish Hills is the perfect outdoor adventure to break away from the doldrums of Michigan winter and send you sailing down a wintery wonderland of snow. n $15 per person per day 12 and under: $10 per day Open 9am to 7pm 8421 Sports Park Dr., Onsted 517.467.5531 irishhillsgolfcourse.com

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A step forward, Together.

“My job requires high-octane energy, and I’m so glad it’s back,” says Matt Lehman, athletic director and teacher at Concord Community Schools. His double hip replacement not only took away his pain and limp, it also restored much of the energy and strength from his younger athletic days.

With the help of his Henry Ford Allegiance Orthopedics and Physical Therapy teams, Matt is back on a healthier, more active track.

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