2020 Spring Homefront

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Spring 2020

Life in and around Tecumseh

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Hidden Lake Gardens - Photo by Suzanne Hayes

Spring2020 homefront 517.423.2174 • 800.832.6443 homefront@tecumsehherald.com www.homefronttecumseh.com P.O. Box 218, 110 E. Logan St. Tecumseh, MI 49286

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contents ready set grow...............................................................8 paper street soap........................................................11 sign language............................................................1 4 the power of passage....................................1 6 the art of letting go.................................... 2 0 fiber expo.................................................................................2 2 sugar shack......................................................................2 4 sugaring and shearing........................... 2 7 irish hills lake tour...............................................2 8 fly a kite...................................................................................... 3 0 life in ukraine...................................................................3 2 locomotivated............................................................3 6 hometown hero tour...................................3 9 best friends......................................................................... 4 0 memorial day ................................................................4 2 jazz it up................................................................................... 4 5 bringing up baby..................................................... 4 6 from my kitchen....................................................... 5 0 what's the buzz............................................................5 3 freeze time..............................................................................5 7 the products family...........................................5 8 marketplace...................................................................... 6 0 happenings.......................................................................... 6 1 alternative way.............................................................6 2 another vice.................................................................... 6 4 vintage guide................................................................. 6 4 the vote...................................................................................... 6 6

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Second Chance CONSIGNMENT BOUTIQUE

Voted Best of Lenawee 12 years in a row!

Funeral Homes and Cremation Services

We continue to invite members of the community to celebrate the lives of those who have died, are still loved and will not be forgotten.

Submit photos for the video tribute to the Tecumseh Chapel by April 22

John R. Barnhart - Owner TECUMSEH CHAPEL 313 W. Pottawatamie St. 517.423.2525 CLINTON CHAPEL 302 N. Jackson St. 517.456.4164 www.handlerfuneralhomes.com

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New and gently used clothing for the family Purses • Jewelry • Formal Wear Antiques • Furniture • Decor

LENAWEE FUELS, INC. 517.423.6695 • 800.937.FUEL (3835) • lenaweefuels.com • 4070 Allen Rd., Tecumseh

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Abstract Builders.......................................6 Act 1 Hair Studio..................................... 52 Adrian Monuments.................................. 27 Adrian REA Literacy Center..................... 60 Anytime Fitness....................................... 27 Back in Balance Massage........................ 62 Bailey's Water Care................................. 10 Barrett's Showplace Gardens.................. 48 Basil Boys............................................... 66 Bell Chevrolet......................................... 14 Beltone Hearing Aids.............................. 22 Best Shine Auto Detailing........................ 63 Billy White Roofing.................................. 51 Bob Fox - Howard Hanna........................ 54 British Tea Pantry................................... 33 Brown and Sons Roofing......................... 28 Burdick Kitchen and Bath........................ 30 Calder Dairy............................................ 23 Cambrian Senior Living........................... 47 Carolyn MIS - Key Realty......................... 22 Carpet on Wheels.................................... 16 Charles Gross......................................... 19 Chelsea/Grass Lake Chevrolet................. 46 Classic Cabinets...................................... 12 Claw Kicker............................................. 52 Coffee Creek Candle Co........................... 52 Comfort Keepers..................................... 67 Companion Animal Clinic.......................... 13 Cummins Street Storage.......................... 63 Cutting Corner...........................................9 D & P Communications............................ 54 D Printer................................................. 33 Dance Steps Studio....................................9 Devils Lake View Living........................... 29 Devils Lake Yacht Club............................ 29 Diamond Royal Cleaning.......................... 60 DNA Sales 2100...................................... 62 Doherty Family Dentistry......................... 19 Doug's Glass........................................... 44 Downtown Printing.................................. 63 Eby Enterprises...................................... 60 Eden Foods............................................. 59 Edward Jones.......................................... 41 Ella Sharp Museum................................. 48 Embers Bar and Grill............................... 51 Eve & Annie Boutique.............................. 60 Experience Tecumseh.............................. 37 F & S Landscape Inc............................... 56 Fiber Expo.............................................. 60 First Federal Bank.................................. 43 Foundation Realty................................... 31 Functional Nutrition................................. 62 Funky Dawgs........................................... 52 Ganton Retirement Centers..................... 45 Ghidrah's................................................ 62 Gillin Eye Care......................................... 53 Golden Acres.......................................... 49 Great Ideas............................................. 56 Grime Fighters........................................ 60 Hacker Jewelers...................................... 47 Hampshire Farms.................................... 40 Hampton Manor - Assited Living.............. 59 Handler Funeral Home...............................4 Healthy Carpets...................................... 39 Henry Ford Allegiance............................. 15 Hidden Lake Gardens.............................. 44 Hinesly Orthodontics............................... 20 Hopscotch.............................................. 63 Howard Hanna...........................................2 Irish Hills Lake Tour...................................6 J Bar Hobbies......................................... 33 Jen Kerstetter - Howard Hanna............... 40 Kemner Iott............................................. 48 Kent Benham.......................................... 63 Lenawee Fuels...........................................4 Lenawee Humane Society........................ 60 Lev's Bakery........................................... 27 Lloyd's Repair......................................... 37 M & S Consignment................................. 52 Macon Grocery........................................ 63 Manitou Beach Glass Factory.................. 29 Mark Prielipp Greenhouse & Mohr........... 17 Martin's Home Center............................. 13 Marty's Landscaping............................... 55 Masterpeace Counseling......................... 63 Meckley's Fruit Farm............................... 25 Michigan Building Specialists.................. 23 Moonwalk Adventures............................. 52 Morgan Valley Farm................................ 51 Muk's Sports Pub................................... 41 Nature's Beauty Box............................... 13 Nellie's on the Lake................................ 29 Newburg Meadows.................................. 20

Spectacular Tecumseh property along the Raisin River and Standish Pond Steve Dalton Owner/Developer 517.403.0383 sjd@padprinting.net 625 Shadow Brooke Lane Tecumseh

ON THE WATER FRONT

Tecumseh Bird Park - Photo courtesy of City of Tecumseh Nourish Juicery....................................... 62 NuSash................................................... 60 Nutrition 365.......................................... 62 Paula's Poopdeck................................... 29 Payge Hodapp........................................ 62 Pentamere Winery................................... 56 Poppa's Place......................................... 29 ProMedica.............................................. 38 Raisin Township...................................... 43 Raisin Valley Golf .......................................4 Rob's Rentals.......................................... 29 Salsaria's................................................ 18 Sandbar Cafe.......................................... 29 SASS Gift Shop........................................ 63 Schmidt and Sons Pharmacy................... 22 Schrader's Auction House....................... 53 Second Chance Consignment......................4 Shadow Brooke..........................................5 She Sells Stuff ........................................ 53 Sielers Water Systems............................. 18 Silver and Rust........................................ 52 State Farm - Scott Campbell.................... 47 Stimpson & Associates............................ 60 Stone Mountain/Twin Pines..................... 49 Suburban Chevrolet of Clinton................. 34 Sunderland Insurance............................. 48 Tammy's Affordable Furniture................. 53 Tecumseh Antique Appeal....................... 27 Tecumseh Bread and Pastry................... 49 Tecumseh Camera................................... 33

Tecumseh DDA...........................................8 Tecumseh District Library........................ 57 Tecumseh Paddling Co............................ 66 Tecumseh Parks and Rec........................ 16 Tecumseh Plywood.................................. 43 Tecumseh POPS...................................... 44 Tecumseh Veterinary Hospital................. 63 Tecumseh/Adrian Insurance.................... 23 The Boulevard Market............................ 56 The Brokerage House............................. 28 The Cheeky Pony.................................... 60 The Copper Nail...................................... 46 The Croswell Opera House...................... 68 The Dog House....................................... 59 The Purple Rose Theatre........................ 56 The Riggle Team - Remax........................ 28 The Tecumseh Herald.............................. 60 Todd's Garden........................................ 60 Top Soils of Clinton................................. 54 Tuckey's Big Boy..................................... 46 Union Block Collection................................6 Vitality NOW............................................ 62 Waggin' Tails Boutique............................ 52 Way of Life Yoga..................................... 62 Weeden Orthodontics.............................. 44 Wielfaert Greenhouse.............................. 51 Willow Pediatric Dentistry........................ 54

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You scrub it. You pressure wash it. You bleach it. But like a bad penny it just comes back again and again. This is black mold and green algae and with a pervasive nature, it can turn any home, fence, driveway, or patio into an eyesore. But now, like superheroes fighting against slimy crime, Marty’s Landscape and Design Group has found a formula to slay the mold and algae and restore a home to its gleaming self. Unlike pressure washing, in which the algae and mold grows back within months, Marty’s uses a biological algaecide to actually get inside and kill the deep roots of algae and mold-meaning the results can last years. The treatment is weather dependent, and for the best results Marty’s suggests having your home treated from mid-May to mid-June or from midSeptember to mid-October.

Spring Growth

Visit Hampshire Farm’s Grand Reopening on Saturday, March 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come experience how Hampshire Farm has grown into a complete garden center.

Here you will find loads of lush and stunning perennials with a selection large enough to create an entire English Garden. Or, if you are setting your spring sights a bit bigger this year, you’ll find a selection of shrubs and trees, not to mention all the care products and expertise to go along with them. From patio furniture to pool products, from pond supplies to fencing, if it is lawn and garden related, you’ll probably find it here. They’ve also expanded to include an outdoor power equipment center.

That means whether it’s a mower that won’t start, a chainsaw that is acting up, or even a snow blower that needs a little attention before being packed away for summer, they can help. Come experience how Hampshire Farm can help you grow for spring.

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A Color Explosion

Like fireworks on the fourth of July, the flowers of Barrett’s Showcase Gardens explode into spring and drive away the drab browns of muddy March.

Here you will find an explosive variety of geraniums in unique colors and varieties, including the fantastically large flowers of the Calliope geranium. The large selection of petunias, whether that be the Bubblegum variety or the dark purple and white speckled Night Sky variety, will highlight any flowerbed or box. Those looking for a subtler color will find a large selection of succulents.

And finally, for those who truly want to banish all thoughts of the cold northern winter, tropical plants like hibiscus, mandevilla, jasmine, and oleander are waiting to turn any Michigan patio into a tropical getaway.

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Spring Spirit!

If spring is about the fresh and the new, then spring spirit is in full force at Mark Prielipp Greenhouse and Mohr. After last year’s grand opening, they are excited to this year offer an even larger selection of annuals and perennials.

This focus on new items means customers will find new and exciting varieties of flowers, veggies, tropical plants, and even cactuses. Their new, state of the art shade system means they have the ability to keep the greenhouse cool and comfortable, even on hot days. So there is no need to sweat the small stuff while you shop. The only thing that isn’t new is the expertise of the staff. Whether you are trying to find a perfect shade flower or trying to design a flower bed, you’ll find experts eager to help you create the flower palette of your dreams.

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I Love you a Little Mower

Green isn’t just for grass anymore. Lloyd’s Repair Service is now offering new, eco-friendly brands: EGO self-prepelled mowers with all the tork of gas without noise or fumes and Greenworks - cordless, battery-operated mowers. That means you can love the planet and love your lawn all at the same time. In addition, from Scag to Hustler, from residential to commercial, here you’ll find sales and service, pick up and delivery, even chainsaw sharpening. Need equipment for a one-time project? They’ve got a rental program for that. Not sure what you need? The knowledgeable staff is always ready to help. Thanks to Lloyd’s you can confidently say to spring, “I love you a little mower.” Stop by Thursday, April 2 for an open house where you’ll find huge savings, demos, and even refreshments.

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Paint a Pot. Love your Mom. Help a Child.

Nothing quite says, “I love you, Mom” more than a handmade gift. For years, D & C Wielfaert Family Farm and Greenhouse has been helping children express their creative love with their annual Paint-a-Pot for Mom Charity Fundraiser. On Saturday, May 9 from 1-4 p.m., children and adults are invited to paint and plant a Mother’s Day flower pot for mom. The event cost is $5 and includes the pot, the paint, and flowers to plant in the pot. However, mom isn’t the only recipient of the Paint a Pot love. The proceeds of this event will be donated to Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor. n D & C Wielfaert Family Farm and Greenhouse 12922 Milwaukee Rd., Britton 517.759.8150 | d-c-wielfaert-greenhouses.business.site 

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MAY 16 1pm & 6pm Tecumseh Center for the Arts

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ife can sometimes take unexpected turns.

Victoria Lord was working towards a degree in Social Work when a science class entitled “kitchen chemistry” took her down a far different path, one that would lead her to become the owner and sole proprietor of Paper Street Soap, right here in Tecumseh.

s a 12-year resident and a fiveyear business owner, Victoria can’t gush enough about the community support she has received from both the local residents and the downtown business community.

It has been their support that has encouraged her to make her company a truly local enterprise.

Quality is of the utmost importance to Victoria and she uses only the best ingredients for her soaps. Many of her most popular lines have been created in collaboration with other downtown businesses.

S he

uses a variety of craft beers from Tecumseh Brewing Company to develop the nutritious and protein rich beer soaps and shampoos that are currently for sale, both at her shop and at the brewery itself.

She has also created some wonderful products using spent coffee grounds and tea leaves from Musgrove & Co. Coffee Shop. The fine texture of the espresso grounds proved perfect for the creation of a body scrub, and the delicious Matcha

Green Tea with Honey and Lavender drink was the inspiration for her Matcha Green Tea soap, complete with honey and lavender scents.

Another Musgrove inspiration, Rosemary and Vanilla latte, uses both the spent grounds from the coffee

Soap Paper Street

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shop, and rosemary from Victoria’s own parents’ garden. Musgrove & Co. have recently installed a retail space for Paper Street Soap.

Always keen to try new recipes and never wanting to see anything go to waste, Victoria has also created soaps from cilantro — grown by Neighbors of Hope, wine from The Boulevard Market, and Japanese tea, donated by Tony Menyhart.

t’s not only local businesses that I have helped inspire Victoria’s fragrant inventory, but also the locals themselves. She created a wonderful Dandelion Soap line that was harvested from gardens all around town. Any yard that had dandelions (and hadn’t been subject to chemical sprays) was fair game for Victoria’s harvest. The community connection proved to be an inspired marketing strategy, one that encouraged prospective customers to try her products, but it’s the quality that keeps them coming back for more. A popular vendor at the Tecumseh Farmer’s Market, Victoria’s Dandelion Soap was always the first to sell out.

U ntil 2019, Lord sold her products at farmers markets. As summer faded into fall and winter edged ever closer, it was time to once again say goodbye to the market for another year. Victoria had had an incredible season and she was not about to let the momentum fade, so when her good friend Beth Altmann, owner of Madison Jaimes Day Spa, suggested they share her retail space, Victoria jumped at the opportunity. It turned out to be the perfect pairing; Beth’s clients would experience visual and olfactory delights as they passed through Paper Street Soap, en route to their relaxing spa treatment, and then, feeling refreshed and renewed on Paper Street Soap Continued...

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Paper Street Soap Continued...

Visit their new location on the boulevard in Downtown Tecumseh

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Grand Opening Saturday, March 21, 11-8 their way out, they would often stop and pick up some products.

As her business continues to grow, she will be moving to her own space this coming June (between Musgrove & Co and Pentamere Winery). There she will be able to expand inventory. As much as she enjoys making soap herself, Victoria is a huge proponent for encouraging and supporting others interested in the art. She already offers retail space to a couple of soap makers, and in her new location she will be able to bring even more artists on board.

She remembers the difficulties of starting her own business and would like to offer her insight, bulk discount

and retail shelf space to make the experience less painful for others trying to get started in the business.

Her new space will also allow her to offer soap-making classes and workshops where customers can make and take theme-based gifts.

Shop in-person and learn more about what clean beauty is, why it’s important and how you can start detoxifying your beauty routine today!

Or shop online 24/7 at naturesbeautybox.com. Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram @naturesbeautybox 128 N. Main St. Adrian | 517.295.5455 | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun

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interest in supporting others makes her the perfect business owner for Downtown Tecumseh, she is excited to pay it forward.

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Sign Language April 29

Sign Painting Party at Tecumseh Parks and Recreation

Jennifer Carlson (above) of Golden Arrow Designs Story by Jennifer Carson

n the evening of April 29, the Tecumseh Parks and Recreation Department is hosting Jennifer Carlson, owner of Golden Arrow Designs, for a sign painting party. There will be four spring/summer sign choices to choose from and all materials are supplied.

Think you aren’t creative? Don’t have enough talent for painting to fill up your pinky nail? No worries.

You’ll be using stencils for all the designs, and Carlson will lead you step by step to make the perfect warm weather décor. Beginners and children, 12 years old and up, are welcome and encouraged to join in the fun. If you can follow directions, you can make a beautiful sign for your home.

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Carlson, a Tecumseh native, resigned from coaching college volleyball and started her business after moving home from Iowa in 2018. She wanted to do something that let her express her creativity and help others express their own creativity, as well. Sign painting was rather popular in her old home state, but she didn’t see it happening here in Michigan. That was one of the reasons she decided to bring these painting parties to the area and has hosted many painting nights since then at local businesses and for bridal showers, birthday parties, and more. Carlson has a studio in downtown

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Clinton where she hosts sign painting parties, but she will also come to your home or other space if you’d like to host your own party. For private parties, there are unlimited sign choices. If you are interested in hosting a night for 6-15 people, you can view all the sign choices on her website goldenarrowdc.com, or contact her through Facebook @goldenarrow or 517.605.9000. n

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April 27 - May 29 (Thursdays-Sundays) Art Exhibit at Adrian Center for the Arts

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Hospice partners with Adrian Center for the Arts Hospice patients go, my mom, Norma Lapham, had a short stay. We learned on March 2, 2019 that she had an aortic dissection, where the walls of the aorta — the artery that runs from the heart to the abdomen — were pulling apart and filling with blood. Sometimes, a high-risk surgery can repair it, but for an 86-year-old woman, surgery was not an option. It would be just a matter of time — a very short time. Mom went into Hospice of Lenawee March 4 and died the morning of March 6, literally of a broken heart.

Over the past year, I’ve received a number of letters and cards from Hospice, detailing its grief and loss support services, and letting me know the staff was thinking of me and my family. The first year without a loved one is tough—the first

Easter, the first Mother’s Day, the first Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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Butts’ husband, a corrections officer at the Lenawee County Jail, died at the age of 40 in October 2013 from a blood clot. “We went to the hospital at 10:15 a.m. and by 1:30, he was gone,” she recalls. “The staff at Hospice created a safe and The Power of Passage Continued...

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i Benio, program director for the Adrian Center for the Arts, was looking for a way for artists to collaborate on a project in the community. She came up with the idea of doing an art project involving old doors with Hospice. She collected old doors from all over, with Habitat for Humanity being her chief supplier. “The idea for 'The Power of Passage' project literally came to me when I was sleeping,” she said.

She got in touch with Anne Sherman, marketing director for Hospice of Lenawee, and Sherman put Benio in touch with Sharon VanTuyle, director of bereavement services. The two worked to identify families and artists and then Benio matched 27 artists with 27 families.

The families filled out a questionnaire and then met at the Adrian Center for the Arts, on the campus of the old Adrian Training School, to complete collages on silhouettes that represented their loved ones. Once the collages were completed, the artists

took the questionnaires and the collages and met with the families to learn more. The artists then take what they’ve learned from the families and create a door in honor of their loved one. Butts was matched with artist Jennifer Carson. “It is important to think about what the person loved in life, not just a birth and death date and a portrait,” Benio explained.

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Butts and her children, Matthew and Jenna, went through magazines at the ACA, looking for her husband’s favorite things. “He played the guitar, he loved his boxer dog and tacos and law enforcement,” Butts said. “So we looked for all those things to add to the collage and put them all over the silhouette. The kids and I found it very therapeutic — I can’t wait to see how the door represents his life and honors him.”

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“They are super-nice people,” she said. “I was very happy to work with them.” Olds said she met with Anderson’s wife and one of his daughters.

“They had so many positive, good things to say about him,” she said.

She describes her art as “abstract but representative” of her subject.

She works primarily in two-dimensional media such as collage, painting, and fiber. “It expresses something about the topic — what I’m trying to communicate,” she explains.

The door project is a “whole different thing” compared to what she usually tackles as an artist. “Ted Anderson was a science teacher who communicated well with his eighth-

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He loved the outdoors, his family, and was a kind person.” Olds said she is working to incorporate these things in her project and express his kindness and his role as a science teacher using materials, elements and techniques to tell his story. The doors are scheduled to be completed and displayed from April 27 through May 29 at the ACA. Benio is very excited about the project. “People think art is just a sofa-sized painting,” she said. “But it is so much more. It can be utilized to tell a story, to communicate, to heal.” n

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It took a decade, but this past year the sheep on our Macon hobby farm were sheared for the first time, and I had the chance to finally spin yarn that I had raised. After many hours of learning and practicing, I’ve come to find that the most important aspect of spinning is understanding when to hold on and when to let go. You have to learn to hold the wool for the

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right amount of time before you let it pass through your fingers and onto the bobbin. Let it go too quickly, and it doesn’t spin, it simply remains a weak, fluffy nothing. If you hold on to it too long, the wool becomes a mess of twisted, angry knots.

It seems to me that this might be the art of healing — understanding when to hold on and understanding when to let go. In spinning, it is the space in between those two choices where the wool is spun. That space is where the work is done. That is the space in which something altogether new is formed. Yes, I need to hold on for a moment for the spin to take hold, but when the wool then passes through my fingers, and I see that it has been well spun, I know that it was indeed okay to let go. It’s okay to let new dreams gently nudge away the broken ones. Because it is often only in letting go that life can finally spin into something strong, useful, and ready to be woven into beautiful things.

The decade-long dream After a decade of dreaming and a full year with our sweet sheep, it was finally shearing time.

01 After a year’s growth, our sheep looked like fluffy teddy bears.

Kevin S. Barrett II sheared our sheep. Kevin was, simply put, a gift. We were new to this process, and he was so generous with his time and he patiently answered our questions. “I’m so glad I could help you accomplish your dreams,” he told me.

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It is now ready for spinning. I learned to spin from the legendary Tecumseh spinning expert, Lois Lane. Lois, who also restores spinning wheels, sold me this beautiful antique. My favorite feature is the groove in the foot pedal that has been worn from more than 150 years of use.

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It was 1983, and John and Kathryn Doerfler had just purchased a 22-acre wooded property in Tecumseh. Since the land was teeming with maple trees, the young couple decided that when life hands you maples, make maple syrup.

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“We tapped a couple of trees, made a little open fire pit, and let it boil and boil and boil,” said John. “We worked at it all day and ended up with the blackest nastiest-looking stuff you’ve ever seen in your life.” Yet surprisingly, when they tasted the black sticky syrup they found it to be absolutely delicious.

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became the sweet beginning of a hobby turned small business. The Doerflers have grown beyond a few taps and an open fire. Today, with help from their son, Nate, they put in 600-700 taps per year which can yield thousands of gallons of sap. To put in a tap, a small hole is drilled into the trunk of the maple. The tap, which looks like a spigot, is then placed in the hole. “This does not harm the trees,” John was quick to say. “I have trees that probably have in excess of 100 tap holes. The hole will seal itself shut by the time the rest of the year rolls around. You can see the scar, but the hole is smooth and gone.”

Before winter, maple trees store starch in their trunks and roots. The tree ends up converting the starch into sugar that dissolves into the sap. When a freezing cold night is followed by a warm day, the warm sun hits the tree and stimulates the sap to go up the tree to the farthest point. When it hits the taps, some of the sap drips out of the tap and into a waiting bucket. When

the temperature returns to freezing at night, the sap falls back down. When the sun and warmth return the next day, the process repeats.

The collected sap isn’t quite syrup yet, as it has a very high water content.

To make maple syrup, one must boil away most of the water. On average, it takes 42 gallons of sap to produce one gallon of syrup. The Doerflers process the sap in a sweet little building they call the Sugar Shack. Using a woodburning system they are able to boil 62 gallons of water out of the sap per hour.

Each year the Sugar Shack processes up to 80 finished gallons of beautiful, amber colored, maple syrup sweetness.

While technological advances have created shortcuts to extract the water from the sap, John is certain that something important is lost in the attempt to make the process fast. “If you do it the way it is supposed to be done, you get the flavor,” he said. “I like open buckets. I like the leaves and sticks falling in the buckets. That is all part of the flavor. I don’t like cooking with oil.

I like cooking with wood. Again, the burning wood is all part of the flavor, and I get an awful lot of compliments on how good my syrup is.” He paused and looked up at the trees. “There is nothing like it,” he said. “It is 100% nature, nothing added.”

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Doerfler’s maple syrup sells for $15 per quart. To purchase, John says, “Just give me a call, stop by, and leave a note on the door if I’m not home.”

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During the festival, farm lane will be bustling with activities like sheep herding, sheep shearing, and traditional craftsmanship. Visitors also have the opportunity to pet and visit the sheep and feel the raw wool. “It is a sensory experience,” said Smoyer.

Visitors can also stop by the sugar bush for live sap-to-syrup demonstrations, and the General Store will be selling maple syrup and maple candy as well as other items. There will also be food trucks on site.

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n April 18, Raisin Township is hosting Kite Day for both kids and the young at heart. It’s just one of the promotional events Raisin Township is hosting in order to promote Mitchell Memorial Park to the community.

On the day of the event, the community is invited to bring a favorite kite to fly, or just come out and marvel at the manycolored sky flyers. There will be prizes, generously donated by local businesses, for the kite that stays airborne the longest, the best kite, and the most unique kite.

Mitchell Memorial Park has been around for 40 years, but in the last four years, a new park committee was formed to

make it a more visible community amenity.

While the park is used by the Tecumseh Little League and soccer programs, they are working to promote the park and to encourage more people to use it. “The park isn’t just for kids,” Mark Spohr said. “We host movies in the park and music in the park programs as well. We also modified the tennis courts to accommodate pickleball last year.”

The park committee is working toward making more upgrades to benefit the entire community. They are working on a grant through the DNR that will help bring the park up to ADA standards including: adding accessible paved pathways with exercise

spots along the path, upgrading playground equipment (especially moving toward ADA compliance), improving the picnic shelters, updating the restrooms, and more.

Kite Day begins at 2 p.m. at the Raisin Community Center on Gady Road, which is next to Mitchell Memorial Park.

If you’d like to get involved with promoting the park, there is a spot open on the committee. For more information about Kite Day or becoming involved, contact the Raisin Township office at 517.423.3162. n

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HF: What do you do on a daily basis?

RS: My official job title is TEFL Secondary Education Volunteer.

My technical job is teaching English classes at a secondary school level.

Yet my job is wider. The Peace Corps mission has three goals: To promote world peace and friendship through first technical work. To promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of Ukrainians. And the third goal is to promote a better understanding of Ukrainians on the part of Americans. So half of my job is teaching and the other half is simply existing here as an American and teaching about American culture and customs and then taking what I’ve learned here back to America and teaching about Ukrainian culture and customs and traditions. Half of my job is really a cultural exchange.

Since August 2019, Clinton graduate Randi Shaffer has been stationed in Ukraine serving in the Peace Corps.

We had the opportunity to FaceTime with Shaffer to learn about the Peace Corp process, about life in Ukraine, and the cultural difference between our two countries.

HF: What was your path to the Peace Corps?

RS: Joining the Peace Corps was something I wanted to do since I was in high school. After I graduated from college, I ended up landing a job the day after. You aren’t going to turn down a job right out of college. Then, after grad school, I ended up landing my dream job at the Chicago Tribune. I wasn’t going to turn down my dream job. But when I turned 29, I thought maybe it wasn’t too late to join the Peace Corps.

Considering that I’m 32

here in Ukraine, I guess it wasn’t.

HF: What made you interested in joining the Peace Corps?

RS: I’ve always been really big on volunteering. My parents raised me to be big on community service. I’ve also always loved traveling and world culture. So when I learned about the Peace Corps and that you can learn a new language and volunteer and explore the world — that was everything I liked rolled into one convenient, two-year program. Two years

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time, we learned everything you never knew you needed to know.

We took 20 to 30 hours of language classes per week. We had cultural training, we learned about Ukrainian school systems, Ukrainian traditions and holidays. After we trained, we went to the capital where we were sworn in, and we said an oath. From there I went to my site, the city of Khmelnytskyi. My site is where I will spend my two years of service. I spent my first three months with a host family, and now I’m living and working on my own.

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is just enough time to fully live somewhere and integrate into the community. You aren’t just going somewhere to do volun-tourism you are actually working and learning and building relationships.

HF: What is the process of joining the Peace Corps?

RS: It’s about a year-long process. After filling out an application, you go through an interview process. They will put you under consideration, check your references, and do a background check. If this goes well,

they will give you an invitation to serve, but you are still not done.

You then need to get dental clearance, medical clearance, and legal clearance. So after about six months of dental and medical appointments, I finally got my clearance to serve. I gave my two-weeks notice at work and put all of my belongings in storage.

HF: Did you receive training?

RS: Yes. Once we got to Kiev we had a twomonth pre-service training. During that

HF: What is life like in Ukraine?

RS: I didn’t notice half of the differences until I had been here for about three months. I guess that is how culture shock works. Three months is the honeymoon phase.

It’s a new place, and it is wonderful.

It is beautiful. And then after three months, I was just like, I really want Chipotle.

Ukraine is very different culturally.

It is a developing country. I can’t drink the tap water. Occasionally the power goes out at my building.

Occasionally the water goes out in my building. We have no snow removal infrastructure so during the winter, I just slide down sheets of ice when I walk to school.

HF: What cultural difference do you notice?

RS: Ukrainian people are very different from America people especially when it comes to time.

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There is also a difference in personal space. For instance, in the grocery store when you are waiting in line, if you aren’t right up against the person in front of you, someone will wedge in between you and the person in front of you. That took some getting used to. They can tell you are a foreigner immediately when you flinch at the personal space issues.

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It’s hard sometimes to be living away from family and to be studying this complicated language. About two months in, I had a Ukrainian language session, and I was so frustrated that I started crying. My host mom was sitting there, and she didn’t know what to do. So finally I asked, “Can I give you a hug?”

She just lit up and immediately hugged me. Then she told me that people had told her not to touch the Americans because Americans like personal space. I didn’t know this.

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I told her I didn’t care if she hugged me, and from then on, she hugged me every single day.

There is also still a Soviet mentality, and a lot of people here still have a Soviet mindset. Americans are trained to be creative and to be critical thinkers and problem solvers. During the Soviet era, people here were trained to memorize and follow orders.

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HF: How do Ukrainians view Americans?

RS: They tend to see the Americans as upbeat and happy and bubbly and outgoing and very very friendly and very loud. I do nothing to challenge those perceptions since I am actually all of those things.

HF: How does the war with Russia impact daily life?

RS: It hasn’t had much impact on me personally. But it is a country at war. You do see military men walking around. You do hear about students doing projects to support the troops.

My city is very far west, so it doesn’t affect me as much as it does for those in the east. We are barred from going even close to the war zone.

HF: What is your favorite part of life in Ukraine?

RS: The people. I wish people knew more about Ukraine. For most of my life if I didn’t know something, I Googled it. That has worked for me. In Ukraine there is so much that cannot be Googled. Sure, you can find facts and statistics, but it's just a surface level of the culture. Once locals start to trust you and you start to overcome the language barrier, they tell you about customs and quirks and all of the things that can't be learned on Google. I’m learning so much. I tell everyone they should come here and visit and experience it for themselves.

The people here are absolutely amazing. They make walking up slippery slopes and going with out water and all of the other aspects and challenges of living in a postSoviet developing country worth it. The people make it completely worth it. n

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Shelby spent three years as a roofer and a mechanic before arriving at the railroad company.

On a chilly Saturday after Valentine’s Day, Johnson is ticking off her checklist as she strides through the three cars that comprise the dinner train: Hudson River, River Raisin, and Columbia. “The first car is my favorite one,” she said of Columbia, as we make our way down the narrow aisle. Columbia and its sister cars are all from the 1930s and have been restored to their original décor. Tables for four line either side of the aisle, now devoid of the white tablecloths and linen napkins standard for lunch and dinner, simple metal framed chairs with padded seats are pushed up against them. The waitstaff will return closer to the next train departure to prepare for an evening run, loading catered meals from the Hathaway House.

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ohnson continues her narrative as we pass two kitchens, the bar, and exit through a little vestibule to a car housing the powerful generator. As she works her way through each car, she stops to engage the handbrakes. “There isn’t a locomotive on either end of these cars, so it is just on the tracks by itself,” she says. In the “power car” she shuts down the generator and leaps down to the ground, hurrying to the rear of the cars to hook up a massive power cord from the train to an external power source. Think: Hooking up an RV at a campground.

As the conductor, Johnson is in charge of virtually everything. As she says, “We don’t leave until I say we’re good to go.” Johnson is no stranger to working in professions typically considered “male.” Her father, Jason, is a mechanic and Johnson learned “everything I know about mechanics” from him. “I’ve never done a ‘female’ job,” she said with a grin. “My first job was as a roofer for three years. Then I worked at Brakes-n-More in Adrian as a mechanic. Then, I went to the LISD to learn welding. I just cannot sit at a desk.”

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rom an early age, Johnson adopted her father’s philosophy as her own — that hard work pays off.

Her dad’s influence was behind her early enlistment in the Army. “My dad had been in the Army, so I signed up while I was in high school,” she said.

“Three days before I shipped out — it was in August, I was super excited, and running down my road, and I fell in a pothole and broke my leg, so that went out the window.”

She enrolled in a welding class at the LISD and, after completing her training, she responded to an ad at the railroad. “It’s how I got this job,” she said. “After I finished the program, I went through Michigan Works. They are amazing people. I applied for track work here because they needed welders, and when I went through my interview, Jeff Hensley, who is like our GM, he said, ‘You have way too much personality, we got to get you on these trains.’ And now I’m the face of the dinner train and I do a lot of freight. It’s been fun.”

Johnson credits her father with her success. “He taught me everything I know about mechanics and everything else,” she said. “And here I am with my own career at 21. I have become more of an adult in society. I’m more responsible, I’m renting my first house, I have my first car.”

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he company is working on a conductor’s uniform for Johnson, but it’s a tight fit — literally. Most uniforms are designed for men and tailoring them for women can be complicated.

“We are in the process of getting me a conductor’s suit, but being a female and finding me a conductor suit that fits is a problem,” she said. So right now her uniform consists of jeans and work boots, although she can dress it up a bit with a North Face shirt sporting the Old Road logo and dressier pants. She said she even will do a dressier shoe occasionally. “Sometimes I wear fancy

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Not having the uniform doesn’t impede her ability to work, however.

Johnson’s typical shift starts about five or six hours before the train is scheduled to board. She hooks up the hose to the valves on the train to fill essential areas with water, checks bathroom sinks and toilets to make sure they work, fills the bar with glasses, transfers the electrical power, and fuels up the train. The dinner train runs Friday and Saturday evenings, typically featuring a murder mystery performed in the narrow aisles of the car with actors pulling patrons into the storylines. Lunch trains also are part of the mix. “We go to Lenawee Junction at Deerfield and Palmyra, stop there for about 20 minutes, go into the siding and park it there and then we pull it all the way back here to Blissfield,” Johnson explains. “We don’t go over four miles an hour because we need to make the trip last two-and-a-half to three hours. Plus, if we go faster than that, cups and plates and glasses would be flying all over the place.”

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he trains draw patrons from all over; Johnson said she recently met a man from Brazil who was on his way to Canada with his wife and they decided to check out the mystery train. “It really draws a lot of people,” she said. “Most weekends, we are completely full.”

Johnson said she has really enjoyed her position as conductor. “I feel very empowered having a career I didn’t think I would have at this point,” she said. “I’m very blessed. It has changed my life. I feel like I will work here until I die. “I love this job". n Adrian & Blissfield Railroad Co. abrailroad.com

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Show & Tell

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Another spring activity at TAHM is “Show and Tell” on April 16. People are invited to bring historical items to share with the group, the way everyone experienced “Show and Tell” in elementary school. “We just have a ball with that,” said Mike Hrivak. “You just can’t imagine some of the things people bring.

This has been one of our favorite events of the year. Last fall somebody brought a magazine from 1969 that showed what the world would look like in 50 years.”

Hrivak said the audience had a good laugh at the belief there would be flying cars, but the idea that people would walk around with computers has become a reality with the existence of cellphones. Popular items to share are old books and family photos that show how long a family has lived in the area.

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One of the best places in Tecumseh to find local history is Brookside Cemetery.

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ocal historian Bob Elliott is a popular tour guide for the cemetery, and on Saturday, May 23 at 10 a.m., Elliott will give a Hometown Hero Tour to benefit the Tecumseh Area Historical Museum (TAHM).

Elliott’s cemetery tours in previous years raised money for the memorial in Brookside Cemetery, but the memorial is now finished and dedicated. Mike Hrivak of TAHM is pleased that Elliott’s work will now

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The success of the annual Tecumseh Memorial Day Parade is all in the planning, according to parade marshal Gary Naugle, who has taken the lead on organizing the annual event since 1999. “I usually start planning for next year during the lineup of this year,” Naugle explains. “I talk to people in the parade, ask them if they plan to return the next year.” This year’s event is slated for May 25, beginning at 10 am.

Naugle said the old military planes should be back this year for flyovers in Tecumseh, Britton, Deerfield, Blissfield, and Ridgeway, and he expects anywhere from 75-110 individuals and groups marching. “We have a really good group of people this year who say they want to be there,” Naugle said. “We are expecting the DAR this year, and of course we get a lot of help from the community.”

There are only two rules, he said: no ads and no politicians. “That is not what this is about,” he said. Naugle, a 1964 Tecumseh High School graduate, has long been a community volunteer and civil servant. He has been a member

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of the Tecumseh City Council for the last 14 years, where he serves on the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority and the Lenawee Development Finance Authority. For the past three years, Naugle has been president of the Tecumseh Area Historical Society.

Veterans play a big role in Naugle’s devotion to the Memorial Day parade. At 73, he is in the Vietnam War generation, but was unable to serve because of a catastrophic injury he suffered as a child. “I got my foot caught in a hay mower when I was six years old and riding on my grandfather’s tractor,” Naugle said. “So, they wouldn’t take me.”

Naugle’s brother, Warren, completed three tours with the Air Force in Vietnam, and Naugle is a member and former commander of the Nash Hodges Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War — his great-great-greatuncle was a drummer in the Civil War at age 13, and Naugle is a lifetime member of the Hall-Slater Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Auxiliary.

Naugle is known for his dedication to the monuments in Brookside Cemetery, the destination for the annual parade. He puts the lights on for the Civil War monument and secured lights for the Vietnam veterans’ and the World War I monuments, and has helped get

monuments for the Iraq War veterans and the Tecumseh Police and Fire departments. Naugle has become a witness for those veterans who have served this country, making sure they never disappear. “I think we tend to forget just how many of our veterans are forgotten and what they sacrificed for peace in this country, as well as those who have never returned,” Naugle said.

One goal for this year, Naugle said, is having more children participate. “When I was a kid, it was a big deal to decorate and ride your bike in the parade,” he said. “I’d like to see kids do that. I’d like to see more kids involved in the parade. Once you get

Gary Naugle older, you realize how important it is.”

Local businessman DJ Martin provides little flags for the kids, Perky Pantry pays for fuel for the plane flyovers, there are lots of donations, he said. “The committee and the donations make it real easy to do the parade.”

Naugle said he is assisted by Bob Elliott, Dawn Bird, Gina Nowak, Laura Schaedler, Patty Mulready, Sue Schultz, and Bob Bagdon. Elliott helps with background work on selected honorees. Past speakers have been complimentary about the well-organized nature of the parade and the number of people who attend the service in the cemetery, which follows the parade.

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Naugle said he has felt fortunate to have had so many good speakers over the years. He pointed to David Francisco, Jerry Hale, and Gary Bush as some of his favorites. “The speeches have been really meaningful,” he said.

Last November, Naugle and Garna, his wife of 50 years, were honored with the Musgrove Evans Award for making the Tecumseh community a better place to live.

Naugle’s work with the parade is a big part of that. “For me, this isn’t a job,” he said. “It’s my honor to be able to do it.” n

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As humans, we sometimes find that we have to eat our own words That was the case for Melissa Roberts, owner of Jazzercise Tecumseh. When her mom first asked her to attend a Jazzercise class she responded, “I’m not going to an old lady dance class.” Little did she know that Jazzercise was a true, whole body workout that is accessible for all ages. She fell in love with the exercise routine and has now been teaching it to others for almost seven years.

Six years ago, Roberts bought Jazzercise Tecumseh from its previous owner and rented a downtown Tecumseh building to host the classes. However, in November of 2018, after the building sold and her rent increased, Roberts, her family, and a friend purchased the building sitting between Hacker Jewelers and The Boulevard Market. (Her friend owns IlluminaTe Dance and Arts Center which holds its classes on the building’s second floor.) After a year

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It’s a chance to try on a particular fitness routine before jumping all in. “Jazzercise is fun, and it builds community,” said Roberts. “We skip, we march, the routines are easy to follow. Moving in unison to upbeat music makes happier humans.” And there are no mirrors — so it takes away the chance to beat yourself up with self-criticism. Jazzercise isn’t just a bunch of dancing around either — it offers a full body workout using hand weights, resistance bands, exercise balls, and mats for floor and core work. n

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Bringing up Baby Former Cambrian nurse, Marie Vanert, created Baby Brian to mimic the look and feel of a newborn baby.

His lifelike appearance starts with wispy hair, continues with his sevenpound weight and ends with his perfect little toes.

The staff works to keep Cambrian residents stress-free and connected to the world around them. Exercise and music and pets are all connections that keep the synapses firing for older people.

Doll therapy has also been helpful at bringing out happy feelings for some of the residents at Cambrian. Baby

dolls are a reminder of special times with children and grandchildren, and the warm memories bring peace to many residents.

The staff at Cambrian have seen the power a doll can have to soothe men and women struggling with anxiety. When short-term memory is a problem for people, their long-term memories can often be soothing. For parents and grandparents, holding a baby or a doll reminds them of the good memories they have of their children and grandchildren. Not every person connects with babies, but many do.

Residents at Mandy Otto Cambrian perk up and resident, when Baby Brian Helen Luckhardt comes out for a visit.

His appearance creates the opportunity for conversation beginning with their questions.

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Is the baby a girl or a boy? What is the baby’s name?

Can I hold the baby? “I just go with it,” said Mandy Otto, director of life enrichment for Cambrian Senior Living. “We are meeting them where they are.

Brian brings joy to them.”

Sometimes Baby Brian works as an moved with her sister to Michigan for intervention. Even people struggling work when they were young women. with memory issues like to feel needed Geneva’s sister eventually moved back and to help out, providing love and to Illinois, but Geneva stayed and lived affection. When the staff see a resident in Ypsilanti after she married. With two who needs a distraction, they use Baby children of her own, Geneva provided Brian to reach out. “I say, ‘Hey, can you daycare in her home for many other help me and hold the baby for me?’” children. She has two grandchildren, Mandy said. and Baby Brian is a pleasant reminder Baby Brian brings out the same of the joy that comes from holding a responses in the residents that happen baby. “I love babies,” Geneva said as when a real baby arrives. Staff member she held Baby Brian. “This is adorable.

June Gonzalez’ granddaughter recently It brings back memories.” came to visit, and inspired questions

No matter where Baby Brian as well as encouraging stories of visits at Cambrian Senior Living, he their children and grandchildren. is always held carefully in someone’s “Everybody wanted to hold her, even arms and is never left laying on a table when she cried,” said June. “They or in a chair. When it is time for him loved her hair. Being around her made to go, Mandy or the staff members everybody happy.” tell residents that Baby Brian has to

Baby Brian travels back and forth go home, and he will come back for between both buildings at Cambrian another visit. Baby Brian may not get Senior Care. Many residents know any older in his life at Cambrian, but Baby Brian is a doll, but they still like his presence will continue to make a to hold him and reminisce about the difference for the residents and staff. babies in their lives. Geneva Barber, 96, was born and raised in Illinois and Bringing up Baby Continued...

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Nurse Marie Vanert creates a soothing doll for residents As a nurse on staff at Cambrian Senior Living, Marie Vanert saw firsthand how doll therapy can provide comfort to many different people.

She had watched the residents take care of dolls as if they were children and the positive effect the dolls had on them. “It gave them purpose and made them happy,” said Marie.

Last winter, she started making life-like newborn dolls as an art project.

The second doll Marie completed was donated to Cambrian Senior Living in November. “Every year during the winter I like to do a hobby,” Marie said.

“I do something different every year.

This year I came across these baby dolls. I know the powerful effects of doll therapy.”

In addition to her experience at Cambrian, Marie is aware of research showing the benefits of holding something – a doll or a stuffed animal – to people who have had a miscarriage or are working through depression. “It releases hormones,” she said. “It makes people happy.”

With kits she purchased online, Marie watched YouTube videos to learn the proper technique. The process was filled with trial and error, and sometimes required wiping down the work and starting over to get it just right. It took Marie about 60 hours of labor per doll. “There are many many

layers that go on each doll,” Marie said. “A lot of the process is allowing the paint to dry and curing them in a special oven. It takes time and you have to watch them to make sure they don’t get too hot.”

Getting the paint just right required work with paint brushes, Q-Tips, toothpicks and sponges.

The life-like body was filled with very fine glass beads, tiny enough to be mistaken for sand.

After making the first doll for her niece, Marie made her second one for Cambrian. “I knew it would get a lot of good use,” she said. “I really hope the doll holds up and is able to help people for a long time.”

When she delivered Baby Brian to Cambrian in November, Marie was able to see the reactions to her work of art. “It was delightful seeing their faces and getting the residents to talk,” said Marie.

Doll making can be a profitable profession with prices starting around $500, according to Marie’s research.

Despite the financial opportunity, Marie plans to stick with her first love for her career, although she plans to make one more baby to join Baby Brian at Cambrian Senior Living. “I’ve enjoyed doing it. It’s fun watching people with the doll,” Marie said. “But I love being a nurse.” n

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Using my pidgin French, we somehow got by. While we were there we had a delicious fluffy soufflélike omelet. Traditionally, the omelet can be filled with either cheese or jelly.

Asparagus is a real treat for me – it is a sign that spring is here! They are a star at local farmers markets beginning in April. They’re great for elegant brunches as well as simple quick meals. Look for firm stalks and heads, and a beautiful green color.

(Yield: 2 servings) Place the egg whites, salt and pepper into a bowl and, using the whisk attachment, beat the whites until they form stiff peaks. Gently fold in the egg yolks – do not overmix!

Preheat the oven broiler. In a 10 to 12-inch ovenproof skillet, melt the butter until it sizzles. Add the egg mixture, and cook for about 2 minutes. Top with the cheese and cooked asparagus. Cook another 2 minutes, then place under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the top of the omelet is lightly browned.

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However, a service at Tecumseh Camera Shop can bring those memories out of the dusty boxes and back into our lives. Customers can bring in all older media types and have them transferred to a digital or DVD form. This includes photos, slides, VHS tapes, 8mm tapes, and even old audio tapes. The end result can be anything from a slide show set to music, a digital replica of an old movie, or simply an archive of photos. Not only are the memories transferred, but also, during the process, each photo receives editing attention. “I look at each photo and take time to color correct and contrast change or do whatever needs to be done,” said Charles Saling, owner of Tecumseh Camera Shop. “I want each photo to be as good as it can be.”

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For that reason, his customers always receive their digital files in a format large enough so that they can also be printed into an 11 x 14 photo. “I also have a lot of people who convert these memories and give them to their families as gifts,” he said. “It ends up being a gift that is very valued.”

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For those who have boxes of memories that need to rise up from the dark basement, Saling welcomes customers to call or stop in to discuss their project ideas. While we might be compelled to record, Saling can help those recordings to live up to the original hope we had for them — the hope that they would help us to remember. n

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At one time, around 5,000 people were part of it, this place that grew Tecumseh into a bustling community was responsible for entire subdivisions being built, and shaped the lives of families throughout the county. The Tecumseh Products Company was more than just a factory that made refrigeration components: it was a place that created the Products Family.

My dad, Richard “Dick” Koch, was one of those workers who made “The Products” his daily life for decades, and we - my mother, my two brothers and myself - were a Products Family. His badge, #5190, identified him as one of the crew.

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e started working there in 1952 at the age of 19, just a teenager looking for a good job, driving from his parents’ home in Sylvania, Ohio every day. In January 1953 he was drafted into the Army and sent to Korea, but when he came back to the states after almost two years of service, he got his job back. He met my mother, Janet, in January 1955, they married in August of that year, and they moved to a farm in Manitou Beach to be closer to his job.

The next 35 years solidified us as a Products Family. Like so many others, our family

became dependent on the routine that The Products provided: The shutdown every year on the last week of July and the first week of August, when everyone took their summer vacation at the same time. The turkey Dad brought home at Christmastime. The huge picnics the company held for everyone. Layoffs and strikes occasionally interrupted the routine, but for the most part we knew what to expect every day.

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He told stories about coworkers with names like Shorty and Brownie and Bud. My mom remembers some of them: Norm Daisy, Dick Binns, Harold “Bud” Elting, Bob Sawdey, Richard Tinney, Harry Furgason, Curtis Parsons, Clyde “Bud” Warren, and brothers Floyd and Clifford Nault. We got to know the Nault families even more when we joined their camping club.

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“The guard gate was so big.

Everybody was parked out there picking up. I remember just waiting for Dad to come out. All of a sudden you’d see him through the gate, depending on where we were parked, and we’d say, ‘Here he comes!’ All the dads were coming out and all the moms were lined up with the kids in the car.”

The camaraderie. The dependability.

The hard work. The appreciation. All of these made The Products something unique, something that supported countless households. My dad passed away in 1998, but #5190 was part of something that built a community and shaped my life. I am grateful for that, and for knowing so many others have similar memories that link us together as Products Families. n

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“He would always go to work at least an hour early,” Marilyn said. He came home at night exhausted in the summer because there was no air conditioning in the buildings. “I can remember sitting out in the back parking lot watching all these guys come out, waiting for my dad to come out in the rush of guys,” she said.

“I remember the quarter to seven whistle over there, the seven o’clock whistle, and the 12 o’clock whistle.

That’s how you knew what time it was if you weren’t around a clock. You could listen to Tecumseh Products’ whistle.”

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June 4 • Clinton Car & Bike Show 5-8pm South Alley Parking Lot 517-456-7494 villageofclinton.org June 5 • First Friday: Hot Wheels 5-8pm Downtown Adrian 517-263-7747 visitlenawee.com June 6-7 • Promenade Tecumseh 11am-5pm Tecumseh Area 517-424-6003 downtowntecumseh.com June 11 • Iott’s Car and Bike Show 5-8pm Downtown Blissfield downtownblissfield.com June 12 • Raisin Charter Township Movie Dusk Mitchell Park, Raisin Township 517-423-3162 June 12 • 10th Scholarship Golf Outing - SHU 8am Hills of Lenawee Golf Club, Adrian 517-264-7138 sienaheights.edu June 12-18 • Kinky Boots Various times The Croswell, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian 517-264-7469 office@croswell.org June 13 • Clinton Summerfest 9am-3pm Tate Park, 475 W. Michigan Ave., Clinton 517-456-7494 villageofclinton.org June 13 • Irish Hills Lake & Home Tour 10am-5pm Five are lakes 517-592-8907 info@irishhills.com June 13 • Knights of Columbus Golf Scramble 8am Raisin Valley Golf Club, 4057 Comfort Rd., Tecumseh 517-423-2050 raisinvalleygolfclub.com June 13 • Art • Beer • Wine Festival 1-7pm Ella Sharp Museum, 3225 Fourth St., Jackson 517-787-2320 ABW2019.eventbrite.com June 17 • Fresh Food Initiative Food Bank Tecumseh United Methodist Church, 605 Bishop Reed Dr. 517-423-2523 tecumsehumc.org June 18 • Classic Car & Bike Show 6-8pm Downtown Tecumseh 517-424-6003 downtowntecumseh.com June 18 • Music in the Park 6-8pm Adams Park 517-424-6003 downtowntecumseh.com June 18-Aug 29 • A Walk Around the Table Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea 734-433-7673 PurpleRoseTheatre.org

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From housewares to décor, from clothing to jewelry, and from all the unexpected and creative places in between, Tecumseh’s Another Vice offers shoppers an artful display of new, vintage, repurposed and altered items.

Co-owner’s Jill Hanna and Amy Harris met each other when they were artisans for another Tecumseh business.

When the owner of that shop decided to leave the business, Hanna took it on, moving the storefront in 2019 to its current location on the corner of Evans and the Boulevard. The business grew so quickly after relocating that Hanna brought on partner Amy Harris.

There are currently 14 local artisans sharing and working the space at Another Vice. Some take old flannels and turn them into repurposed artsy shirts. Some make new home décor with a vintage feel. Others pick delightful items and artfully display them in their retail space. At the center of the store, the artists come together to create a beautiful and inspiring central space.

For the do-it-yourself crowd, Another Vice also carries a line of ultra-matte paint (Jolie) as well as Prima moulds, transfers, and decoupage papers. For those wanting to learn to repurpose furniture, Harris offers a monthly basic painting class, and hopes to offer future classes on using the moulds, transfers, and decoupage papers.

The artful display in the center of the store changes monthly, and the artists refresh their display space often so visitors can stop in regularly for new home design inspiration or a quick wardrobe refresh. n

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

IDK Creative Decor

146 1/2 N. Main St., Brooklyn • (517) 938-8147 W 10-6 / 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!

Never the same place twice!

Four French Hens

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

Memory Lane Antiques

12939 M-50, Brooklyn • (517) 592-4218 Open Daily 10-6 • memlane@frontiernet.net Best selection of antique furniture around!

Pottery, glassware, tools, military, advertising, toys, bottles, jewelry and much more! Affordable prices. Since 1996.

The Corner Cottage

107 Monroe St., Brooklyn • (517) 938-8487 T-Sat 10-5 / Sun 12-4 Absolutely adorable shop with everything for home decor. Vintage, cottage, rustic, repurposed, interior design. Beautiful displays and well priced.

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

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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.

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Moran’s consignment

104 E. Middle St., Chelsea • (734) 433-9730 T-Sat 10-7 / Sun 12-5 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!

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Another Vice and Company (517) 815-1270 101 W. Chicago Blvd., Tecumseh (NW corner of N. Evans and M-50)

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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.

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!

D S Auction service & Antiques

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.

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

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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Mike’s Antiques & other funky stuff

1937 W. Michigan Ave., Clinton (517) 701-1112 • F-Sat 10-5 / Sun 12-5 Offering antiques, retail and consignment.

Vintage home decor, toys and collectibles!

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Jackson Antique Mall, inc.

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.

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5315 S. Occidental Hwy.,Tecumseh (517) 424-7653 • auctionzip.com • Auctioneer #4023 dsauctions@live.com • Have a seat in our comfortable air conditioned building for weekly auction fun - everyone welcome! Buying or selling one item to full estates.

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Hacker Jewelers

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 gifts, Shabby Chic and Farmhouse Decor!

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!

MANCHESTER

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.

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.

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’ 12 years strong!

MILAN CK Antiques & Restoration

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

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

rg Wink antique, Vintage & Collectables

108 Park Place, Dundee • (734) 845-0062 Sun 8-5 / M-Sat 8-6 • Inside Dundee Antiques and Art Enter thru Cool Beanz coffee shop door. Our focus is on highly collectable, authentic and desirable items to fulfill everyone’s needs. Cash or credit - call Raylene Winkle.

NORTHERN CHICKS

32 E. Main St., Milan • (734) 508-6350 M 11-2 / T-W 11-5 / Th-F 11-6 / Sat 10-5 Vintage home furnishings and artisan gifts, antiques, handmade goods and made in Michigan products. New home decor coming soon!

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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 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.

GRASS LAKE The Copper Nail

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!

JACKSON Antique mercantile, inc.

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

Truly something for everyone.

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!

SALINE Tecumseh Trade Center

The Resale Boutique

206 W. Michigan Ave., Saline • (734) 295-3030 www.theresaleboutique.com • Open daily T 11-6 / W 11-7 / Th 11-6 / F&Sa 10-5 / Sun 12-4 We're a Ladies Consignment Boutique offering quality affordable pre-owned designer/ brand name clothing, handbags, shoes, jewelry, and accessories. We also have a handful of new items. Specializing in casual everyday wear. Shop online 24/7.

TECUMSEH Another Vice & Company

101 W. Chicago Blvd., Tecumseh • (517) 815-1270 Spring hours (start April 14) T-Sat 11-6 / Sun 12-4 Shop our ever changing collection of home decor, handmade furniture, vintage clothing and more.

For your DIY projects we carry Jolie paint and Prima embellishments!

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9129 Tecumseh-Clinton Hwy., Tecumseh (734) 216-6010 • May-Oct. Sat & Sun 10-5 www.tecumsehtradecenter.com Old fashioned indoor/outdoor flea market.

50,000 sq ft of household goods, outdoor equipment, arts and crafts, antiques, antique cars — consignment booths.

TIPTON The French Farm Lady

5305 Michigan Ave., Tipton • 11/2 miles W. of Tipton Hwy. (517) 431-5940 • thefrenchfarmlady@yahoo.com Open May-Sept. Th, F, Sat 10-5 / Sun by chance Visit the French countryside for beautiful things for your home and garden. French and English country antiques, gifts, home decor, lavender bundles, interior design consultation!

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While the right to vote in political elections, known as suffrage, is something most United States citizens take for granted, 100 years ago the opportunity to have a voice in elections was a new experience for women in this country. Jennie Law Hardy of Tecumseh was instrumental in creating that opportunity.

She was born in 1869 in Melbourne, Australia and attended private schools in her home country as well as in Germany, Italy and Switzerland, and at the Academy of Fine Arts in Naples, Italy. A world traveler, she circled the globe three times, traveling on sailing ships, yachts, steamers, pack trains, rowboats, catamarans, horses, donkeys, and on foot, and was the first woman to climb Mount Earnslaw in New Zealand. She met her husband, Dr. Periam B. Hardy, in London, England, and married him in 1900 when she was 30 years old. The couple crossed the sea to America in 1904 and eventually ended up in Tecumseh.

Jeanne Knight, treasurer of the Tecumseh League of Women Voters, said she discovered during research on suffrage that Hardy was a member of the Australian senate at some point before her immigration to Michigan. “She seems to have been a popular speaker and gave

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various talks around the states including to the agricultural college in Lansing before it became MSU,” said Knight.

Documents obtained from the Tecumseh Historical Society show that Hardy was a frequent campaigner for suffrage in Tecumseh and beyond. “She served as a longtime member and officer of the Michigan Equal Suffrage Association and spoke in favor of women’s rights to vote throughout Michigan,” said Tecumseh Area Historical Society Treasurer Cynthia Given.

An April 9, 1912 article in The Daily Telegram said of her, “Steadfast belief in the justice of her cause, the indifference to ridicule and opposition, and the firm faith that suffrage would ultimately triumph, were the outcome of Mrs. Hardy’s political experience in Australia and New Zealand.”

On October 28, 1912, she was again mentioned in that newspaper. “Still battling for the cause which she has espoused, Mrs. Jennie C. Law Hardy is active in delivering addresses throughout the state. She spoke last Thursday in Ypsilanti; Friday in Ann Arbor; Saturday and Sunday in Detroit, and today is in Saginaw, where she delivered an address in the French language on suffrage,” the article stated.

However, according to Clara Waldron author of 'One Hundred Years — A Country Town', suffrage lost in Tecumseh by 63 votes in the 1912 election. Undaunted, Hardy

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Exhibit to open at the Lenawee Historical Museum mid-March thru mid-April spoke again to a large crowd at the Tipton home of Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt Whelan on July 7, 1914 on the topic of “Equal Suffrage.” “After the address an association was organized to be known as the Franklin Equal Suffrage Association,” the newspaper reported.

The Tipton Concert Band and a display of fireworks completed the evening.

By October 1918, 1,800 Michigan women had signed a petition urging men to vote for women’s suffrage, and at the November election the amendment passed in the state. Nationally, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified on August 18, 1920, ending almost a century of women’s protests that had begun in 1848.

By the fall 1920 presidential election, more than 9,000 women in Lenawee County had registered to vote.

Knight has done research on women from Lenawee County who were important in the fight to expand women’s rights in the period between 1916 and 1920, as well as help pass and ratify the 19th Amendment.

She created a display dedicated to Women’s History Month and the 100th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote. It will be hosted by the Lenawee Historical Museum starting mid-March and open thru mid-April.

Jennie Law Hardy died at the age of 71 on August 15, 1941 as the result an automobile accident in Onsted, and is buried in the Ridgeway Cemetery. Her legacy, however, lives on in the women who vote today and who champion their causes with the same determination that defined her life 100 years ago. n Lenawee Historical Museum 110 E. Church St, Adrian (517) 265-6071 lenaweemuseum.org

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