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In the news Classified 1B Crossword 3B Education 7A Faith 6A Legals 2-3B Living 3A Obituaries 2-3A Inside Stella! to perform at TCA Black Box event Ecletic sounds with coun- try roots is how promoters are touting this week’s Black Box Concert Series event at the Tecumseh Center for the Arts (TCA). The four-piece, all-women band Stella!, from southeast Michigan, will per- form at the TCA on Thursday, July 24, beginning at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10. For more information, call the TCA at 423.6617 or visit www.thet- ca.org. County fair continues through Saturday The Lenawee County Fair is up and running this week at the fairgrounds on Dean Street in Adrian. Country music by Tyler Farr and Frankie Ballard will be the featured concert on Thursday, July 24, starting at 8 p.m. Midway rides, animal barns and exhibits are among the attractions. For more information, visit www.lenfair.com. Paddling company moves closer to pond The Tecumseh Paddling Company is now operating out of a new building installed near Globe Mill Pond’s public access. The business offers family river trips, canoe and kayak rentals, and paddle- boarding. For the adventur- ous, Tecumseh Paddling Company offers four-hour and two-hour river excursions from Tate Park in Clinton and the River Raisin Run, respec- tively. Rentals start at $10. For more information, call 423.2700 or visit www.tecum- sehpaddling.com. Jerry’s Market Insert inside today’s Tecumseh Herald! THURSDAY JULY 24, 2014 VOL. 161, ISSUE 83 Tecumseh, Michigan 50¢ tecumsehherald.com HERALD THE TECUMSEH LENAWEE COUNTY’S OLDEST NEWSPAPER • SINCE 1850 Join us! INSIDE: 2014 Musgrove Evans Award recipients are... • See page 4A By ANTHONY ALANIZ [email protected] Tecumseh City Council approved the second reading, and adoption, of Ordinance No. 1-14, amending Chapter 50 Sec. 50-321 (B) that prohibits the usage of fireworks between 1 a.m. and 8 a.m. on the day before, of and after a national holiday. Councilmen Troy Wright was absent from the Monday, July 21, meeting. “It gives the police department a little bit more enforcement action to restrict when fireworks can be used,” said Tecumseh City Manager Kevin Welch. The ordinance was first read at the Monday, July 7 city council meeting. The Michigan Fireworks Safety Act restricts what the city can do to prohibit shooting fire- works. The city can’t make it earlier, said Welch. “We have been contacted by people who think it’s ridiculous that the fireworks go on until one o’clock. The areas that they are lighting off fireworks be it out by assisted living centers, it just gets a little carried away I think,” said Mayor Richard Johnson. “Unfortunately, there’s not much you can do to control that,” responded Welch. “There isn’t much we can do directly,” said Johnson. “I think indirectly behind the scenes, we can contact the powers to be and let them know that while they think it may be fine and dandy, it’s a little out of hand.” A fine of up to $500 per viola- tion could be imposed on those who violate the ordinance. The council also approved a contract amendment with Social and Materials Engineers (SME), who are managing activities at the future site of Salsaria’s in Tecumseh, to oversee activities for the city’s Clean Michigan Initiative grant on behalf of the city in the amount of $390,000. This new amendment is in Ordinance to restrict hours for fireworks By ANTHONY ALANIZ [email protected] On Monday, July 21, another blowgun dart was found near the shoreline at Tecumseh Park (The Pit). The beach area is closed until further notice. According to Tecumseh Cultural and Leisure Services Director Shelley Lim, the lone dart was found in the area where the others were previously locat- ed near the shoreline. “The person who found it called the police department,” Lim said. Parks and recreation depart- ment employees were on site Tuesday morning, July 22, scanning the entirety of the beach with metal detectors. Lim said there isn’t a plan to add more sand to the beach, and that the city is working on a way to ensure public safety. Found dart closes beach for second time n Discovery follows previous beach closure on June 25 when at least 17 darts were found, no injuries have been reported PHOTO BY ANTHONY ALANIZ Parks and Recreation staff members search for darts on Tuesday using metal detectors. Clinton superintendent looks back at first year By MARY KAY McPARTLIN [email protected] Supt. of Clinton Community Schools Sean McNatt came into his first year with the district with three new administrators and ended the year with another new face on the district’s administrative team. Despite the major changes in personnel, Clinton Community Schools finished the year with a series of successes. “We had the most successful year for our athletic teams’ post season in the school’s history,” McNatt said. “The district had a great group of student athletes. It’s not just the work the coach- es do with them, it’s the initia- tive the student athletes take on. Their dedication to their sports as well as to the community is a year-round commitment.” Clinton teams in volleyball and boys basketball were dis- trict champs. Football, girls bowling, wrestling, softball, baseball, and boys track and field were all regional champs, with football, girls bowling, Summer Bridal Supplement Tecumseh Herald — The — Helping you plan your special day! See Summer Bridal Supplement inside today’s Herald! Country fans pack Faster Horses PHOTO BY MICKEY ALVARADO Country music star Tim McGraw (left) headlined the Friday, July 18, Faster Horses Festival at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, where attendance was estimated at 25,000. For photo highlights see page 8A in today’s Tecumseh Herald. SEE COUNCIL PAGE 5A SEE McNATT PAGE 5A Clinton Community Schools Supt. Sean McNatt outside the David P. Pray Preschool PHOTO BY MARY KAY McPARTLIN

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    Stella! to perform atTCA Black Box event

    Ecletic sounds with coun-try roots is how promotersare touting this weeks BlackBox Concert Series event atthe Tecumseh Center for theArts (TCA). The four-piece,all-women band Stella!, fromsoutheast Michigan, will per-form at the TCA on Thursday,July 24, beginning at 7 p.m.with doors opening at 6 p.m.Tickets are $10. For moreinformation, call the TCA at423.6617 or visit www.thet-ca.org.

    County fair continuesthrough Saturday

    The Lenawee County Fairis up and running this week atthe fairgrounds on DeanStreet in Adrian. Countrymusic by Tyler Farr andFrankie Ballard will be thefeatured concert onThursday, July 24, starting at8 p.m. Midway rides, animalbarns and exhibits areamong the attractions. Formore information, visitwww.lenfair.com.

    Paddling companymoves closer to pond

    The Tecumseh PaddlingCompany is now operatingout of a new building installednear Globe Mill Ponds publicaccess. The business offersfamily river trips, canoe andkayak rentals, and paddle-boarding. For the adventur-ous, Tecumseh PaddlingCompany offers four-hourand two-hour river excursionsfrom Tate Park in Clinton andthe River Raisin Run, respec-tively. Rentals start at $10.For more information, call423.2700 or visit www.tecum-sehpaddling.com.

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    THURSDAYJULY 24, 2014

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    By ANTHONY [email protected]

    Tecumseh City Councilapproved the second reading,and adoption, of Ordinance No.1-14, amending Chapter 50 Sec.50-321 (B) that prohibits theusage of fireworks between 1a.m. and 8 a.m. on the daybefore, of and after a nationalholiday.

    Councilmen Troy Wright wasabsent from the Monday, July21, meeting.

    It gives the police departmenta little bit more enforcementaction to restrict when fireworkscan be used, said TecumsehCity Manager Kevin Welch.

    The ordinance was first read atthe Monday, July 7 city councilmeeting.

    The Michigan FireworksSafety Act restricts what the citycan do to prohibit shooting fire-works.

    The city cant make it earlier,said Welch.

    We have been contacted bypeople who think its ridiculous

    that the fireworks go on until oneoclock. The areas that they arelighting off fireworks be it outby assisted living centers, it justgets a little carried away I think,said Mayor Richard Johnson.

    Unfortunately, theres notmuch you can do to controlthat, responded Welch.

    There isnt much we can dodirectly, said Johnson. I thinkindirectly behind the scenes, wecan contact the powers to be andlet them know that while theythink it may be fine and dandy,its a little out of hand.

    A fine of up to $500 per viola-tion could be imposed on thosewho violate the ordinance.

    The council also approved acontract amendment with Socialand Materials Engineers (SME),who are managing activities atthe future site of Salsarias inTecumseh, to oversee activitiesfor the citys Clean MichiganInitiative grant on behalf of thecity in the amount of $390,000.

    This new amendment is in

    Ordinance torestrict hoursfor fireworks

    By ANTHONY [email protected]

    On Monday, July 21, anotherblowgun dart was found near theshoreline at Tecumseh Park (ThePit). The beach area is closeduntil further notice.

    According to TecumsehCultural and Leisure ServicesDirector Shelley Lim, the lonedart was found in the area wherethe others were previously locat-

    ed near the shoreline.The person who found it

    called the police department,Lim said.

    Parks and recreation depart-ment employees were on siteTuesday morning, July 22,scanning the entirety of thebeach with metal detectors.

    Lim said there isnt a plan toadd more sand to the beach, andthat the city is working on a wayto ensure public safety.

    Found dart closes beach for second timen Discovery follows previous beach closureon June 25 when at least 17 darts werefound, no injuries have been reported

    PHOTO BY ANTHONY ALANIZ

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

    Clinton superintendent looks back at first yearBy MARY KAY [email protected]

    Supt. of Clinton CommunitySchools Sean McNatt came intohis first year with the districtwith three new administratorsand ended the year with anothernew face on the districtsadministrative team. Despitethe major changes in personnel,Clinton Community Schoolsfinished the year with a seriesof successes.

    We had the most successfulyear for our athletic teams postseason in the schools history,

    McNatt said. The district had agreat group of student athletes.Its not just the work the coach-es do with them, its the initia-tive the student athletes take on.Their dedication to their sportsas well as to the community is ayear-round commitment.

    Clinton teams in volleyballand boys basketball were dis-trict champs. Football, girlsbowling, wrestling, softball,baseball, and boys track andfield were all regional champs,with football, girls bowling,

    Summer Bridal

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    Tecumseh Herald The

    Helping you plan your special day!

    See Summer BridalSupplement insidetodays Herald!

    Country fans pack Faster Horses

    PHOTO BY MICKEY ALVARADO

    Country music star Tim McGraw (left) headlined the Friday, July 18, Faster Horses Festival atMichigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, where attendance was estimated at 25,000. Forphoto highlights see page 8A in todays Tecumseh Herald. SEE COUNCIL PAGE 5A

    SEE McNATT PAGE 5A Clinton Community Schools Supt. Sean McNatt outside the David P. Pray PreschoolPHOTO BY MARY KAY McPARTLIN

  • HUBERT J. LAVENDERHubert J. Lavender, 86, of

    Tecumseh, passed away onJuly 19, 2014 under the care ofHospice of Lenawee. He wasborn on November 19, 1927 inDetroit, the son of Claude andDella (Schollett) Lavender.Hugh married Mary Franciscoon June 3, 1950 in Manchesterand she survives.

    Hugh proudly served hisCountry during WWII in theU.S. Army. He was a proudAmerican and was extremelypatriotic and active in theTecumseh American LegionPost No. 34, where he was alife member; he was also amember of the TecumsehVFW. Hugh was a life mem-ber of the Adrian Moose,where he received the PilgrimDegree of Merit. In his sparetime, Hugh enjoyed golfing,bowling and camping, but alsocoached little league and lovedworking with the children. Hisgreatest pride and joy was hisfamily, especially his grand-children and great grandchil-dren. He will be greatlymissed by his family andfriends.

    In addition to his wife,Mary, Hugh is survived by hisdaughters Debi Brueckner ofTecumseh and Ruth (David)Clauda of Adrian; five grand-children Cyndee (Jeremy)Risner, Jim (Angie) Clauda;Ronda (Nate) Long; Rachel(Josh) Palmer and PaulClauda; three great grandchil-dren Kelsi Long, GrahamClauda and Avree Risner.Hugh was preceded in deathby his parents and brothersRaymond (Beatrice) andRonald Lavender.

    Visitation will be held onTuesday, July 22, from 4-8p.m. at the Tecumseh Chapelof Handler Funeral Homes. Afuneral service will be held onWednesday at 1 p.m. at the

    funeral home with Rev. CathiKing officiating. The familywill receive friends from 12,noon, until the time of theservice. Interment will followat Brookside Cemetery.

    Memorial contributionsmay be made to the TecumsehAmerican Legion ScholarshipFund or the National KidneyFoundation. Condolences maybe offered to the family by vis-iting www.handlerfuneral-homes.com.

    FLORENCE E. FRAZIERFlorence E. Frazier, age 84,

    of Tecumseh, passed awayJuly 16, 2014.

    Florence was bornSeptember 6, 1929 in Berkley,Mich., the daughter of Earland Florence (McNally)Stevens. On October 20, 1956she married John Frazier inMonroe and he preceded herin death January 16, 2001.Florence lived in theTecumseh area 53 years andwas a member of theTecumseh United MethodistChurch. She was a graduate ofMonroe High School.

    Florence is survived by herchildren, Susan (Kip) Jacksonof Saline and Thomas(Brenda) Frazier of Midland;four grandchildren, JordanJackson, Rachel Jackson,Joshua Frazier and HannahFrazier; two brothers,Elwood (Delia) Garn ofYakima, Wash., and LorneStevens of Monroe and manynieces and nephews.

    She was preceded in deathby her husband, John; her par-ents; sisters, Dorothy andBetty and brother, Robert.

    Memorial services will be12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 19,2014 at the J. Gilbert PurseFuneral Home, Tecumseh withRev. Mark Miller officiating.Burial will take place atBrookside Cemetery,Tecumseh at a later date.

    Visitation will be 11 a.m. to12:30 p.m. at the funeralhome. Condolences to thefamily may be made online atwww.pursefuneralhome.com.

    ROBERT E. BOB FRITZRobert E. Bob Fritz, age

    57, of Tecumseh, passed awayJuly 20, 2014. He was bornOctober 23, 1956 inTecumseh, the son of Arthurand Ruth (Kronberg) Fritz.

    Bob graduated in 1975from Tecumseh High School.He went on to become a life-long farmer in the Tipton area,working at several local farms,including the Fritz FamilyFarm. Bob enjoyed his ani-mals, farming, and spendingtime with his loved ones. Hewill be greatly missed by hisfamily.

    Bob is survived by his sib-lings Richard A. (Margean)Fritz of N. Muskegon, Mich.,Shirley (John) Polhemus ofAdrian, David Fritz ofTecumseh, and Sharon(Douglas) Bergman ofMuskegon, Mich.; several lov-ing nieces and nephews; andseveral great nieces andnephews. He was preceded indeath by his parents andgrandparents.

    Visitation will be at theTecumseh Chapel of HandlerFuneral Homes on Thursday,July 24, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.The funeral service will alsobe held at the funeral home onFriday, July 25, at 1 p.m. withPastor Richard Fritz officiat-ing. Visitation will also takeplace Friday from 12 p.m.until the time of the service.Burial will follow inBrookside Cemetery,Tecumseh.

    In lieu of flowers, contribu-tions may be made to the fam-ily to be used in Bobs honor.Condolences may be offeredto the family by visitingwww.handlerfuneralhomes.com.

    JEFFREY DAVIDVEREECKE

    Jeffrey David Vereecke, 52,of Adrian went to be with hisLord and Savior, Jesus Christon Monday, July 21, at theHospice of Lenawee Home,surrounded by his wife andchildren.

    Jeff was born on October 4,1961 in Adrian, to George andDiana (Fogelsong) Vereecke.He graduated from MorenciHigh School with the class of1979 and then attended GrandValley State University, gradu-ating in 1983 with a Bachelorof Arts degree in finance. Jeffworked at First Federal Bankfor 30 years, first in Defiance,Ohio and then in Adrian,Mich., as northern market areapresident.

    On August 6, 1983, he mar-ried the love of his life, KarenDeatrick. Jeff accepted Christand became a child of theFather in November, 1986. Hewas a God-loving, people-lov-ing man, a faithful husbandand father of seven.

    He was an active memberin both the Defiance andAdrian communities, chairingRelay for Life for three years,serving on the boards of theAdrian Symphony Orchestra,Hospice of Lenawee, Boysand Girls Club of Lenawee,Lenawee EconomicDevelopment Coalition,United Way of Lenawee andDefiance, Ohio, and thePromedica/Bixby Foundation.He also served as a volunteercoach with Northwest OhioChristian Home Educators.

    He enjoyed outdoor sports,swimming, time with family,traveling, Northern Michiganvacations, cooking with fami-ly, church activities, andUniversity of Michigan sports.He was a member of GracePoint Evangelical Free

    JULY 24, 2014PAGE 2A THE TECUMSEH HERALD

    TECUMSEH & AREA OBITUARIESLawyer up

    By ANTHONY [email protected]

    ComplaintsJuly 19 While investi-

    gating a verbal disputebetween neighbors, apatrolling officer made con-tact with a 16-year-old minorwho was unresponsive undera bed. The officer brought theyoung man to consciousnesswith a sternum rub. Therewas a strong odor of intoxi-cants coming from the youngman. His blood alcohol level(BAL) was .176 percent, andhe was cited for Minor inPossession of Alcohol thentaken to his parents. NekkoBoukis, 17, of Tecumseh,was in the parking lot at thesame time and also had astrong odor of intoxicants.His BAL was .189 percent.Boukis parole officer toldthe Tecumseh police officerto take Boukis to theLenawee County Jail forparole violation.

    July 20 Ashley Dubanik,

    21, of Jackson, was stoppedby a patrolling officer forexpired registration and leftbrake light out. Dubanik toldthe officer she had no insur-ance for her vehicle, and shewas arrested for NoInsurance and ExpiredRegistration. The officerissued an e-citation andreleased Dubanik on a per-sonal recognizance bondwith an Aug. 8 court date.

    July 20 Jennifer Baum,29, of Tecumseh, wasstopped for expired registra-tion. A routine check showeda Failure to Comply withJudgment (FCJ) suspensionfor no proof of insurance.Baum was issued an e-cita-tion for Driving With LicenseSuspended, ExpiredRegistration, and No Proof ofInsurance. She was releasedon a personal recognizancebond with an August 8 courtdate.

    Tecumseh Police Report

    There is no denying that atone time or another we allscrewed up. We were allteenagers once doing stupidteenager things. Sneaking outfor a late night romantic ren-dezvous, throwing parties, par-taking in illegal substances andadult beverages long before wewere legally allowed to do so.

    Sometimes, the situationspiraled out of control quickerthan we could even processwhat was going on, and to ourdismay our parents had to saveus.

    We hate having our parentsinvolved when we screw up. Itis embarrassing when we dis-appoint them, which are wordsthat forever damage the fragileteenage psyche. At times, wewish they could just be mad atus. We should know better andtake responsibility for ouractions they often say.

    Some of lifes greatest les-sons are learned when we are atour lowest, most vulnerablepoints. However, learning thoselessons means taking responsi-bility, owning the mistakes wemade, facing the consequenceshowever harsh and righting ourpreviously disappointingwrongs.

    You cannot escape theresponsibility of tomorrow byevading it today, saidAbraham Lincoln.

    With another dart found atTecumseh Park (The Pit), rais-ing concerns about the long-term safety of future beachgo-ers, responsibility seems to bean action that has fleeted manyof those involved. The dart wasfound almost a month after theoriginal incident on June 25.

    Words like honesty andaccountability have been tossedaround in regards to The Pit sit-uation, yet they are words thathave no real weight, noresponsibility.

    Whats weird in the situationis the citys brushing off of theevent. The original pressrelease only alluded to the factthat someone may have comeforward with information, rais-ing many red flags.

    A disinterested third party,quickly turned into a lawyerrepresenting those individualsinvolved. Sorry to say, a repre-sentative lawyer is a very inter-ested party.

    Yet, one has to wonderwhy?

    As a parent, I would want toprotect my child from theharshness of the world as muchas the next, but I want to teachthat actions have consequencesand taking responsibility foryour actions is the right thingto do.

    The Pit was closed for sixdays as it was scoured andcombed, searched with a metaldetector and had an additionalfour inches of sand added. Itwasnt a broken window orspray painted street sign. Thedarts posed and apparentlystill pose a real danger tothe public.

    What happens when a dart is

    found a year later? Or someoneis hurt? Currently, there isnobody to hold accountable.The situation could have beenhandled in a much better way.

    The identities of thoseinvolved are still unknown.Yes, they are juveniles as far aswe know, but they are not 10-year-old kids. They are on thecusp of adulthood and shouldunderstand what it means toreally take responsibility forones action.

    They should also understandthat poor actions have conse-quences.

    The ferocity of backlash thathas been seen could have easilybeen mitigated if thoseinvolved publicly stood up andwere working alongside cityworkers as they searched thebeach, paying for the additionalsand and issuing an apology.

    However, instead of takingresponsibility, the first thoughtwas to get a lawyer.

    Really? I know I cant afford to just

    call up the law offices ofBernstein & Bernstein on awhim.

    Its things like these thaterode public trust in govern-ment. Favoritism and favors arenot the role of those we elect.

    Regardless of intentions,whether malicious or compas-sionate, it sets a very dangerousprecedent.

    I would think that if anotherkid screwed up, they couldsafely hide behind attorney-client privilege. Have yourlawyer come forward, sayyoure sorry and you didntmean it, and walk away. Itsworth a shot at least, right?

    And I think that is whatupsets people the most. If tak-ing responsibility means hiringa lawyer and hiding behindattorney-client confidentiality,then the understanding of whatresponsibility actually entails islost.

    We may never know whocaused the beach closings andmay never get the estimated$6,600 in taxpayer moneyspent back. But thats okay.

    Almost a month later, noone has stepped forward. Noone has publicly apologized,but then again thats fine.

    What would we gain fromcharging them (suspects)?asked Tecumseh Chief ofPolice Troy Stern.

    Really? Isnt honesty thebest policy here?

    Obtaining a lawyer to doyour legal bidding is far fromhonest or responsible.

    The ball was dropped in thissituation. Somewhere along theline honesty and responsibilitybecame legal terms with manycaveats.

    Yes, kids will be kids. Andkids will screw up. These areteachable moments on how tobe a good citizen, not having agood attorney. What precedentis this setting for the city? Andhow long before another despi-cable action goes unpunishedthanks to a lawyer?

    SEE OBITS PAGE 3A

  • Thousandsupon thou-sands ofcountry west-ern musicfans swayedin unisonbefore, during

    and after performances atMichigan International Speedwaylast weekend during the secondannual Faster Horses Festival andmy guess is most of them, includ-ing myself, will return for anothergo next year.

    With that many people attend-ing an event where partying is thenorm, one can expect to see, well,some rather strange sights. I suredid.

    A guy wearing a Tim McGrawstyle black cowboy hat stood outto me in the crowd among thethousands attending the annualoutdoor event as the only otherpiece of clothing he had on waspink underwear.

    A grandmother, mother, youngdaughter and son pulled up theirlounge chairs to get a good spoton the lawn in front of the mainstage and they had the best viewin the house until singer CassadeePope and her fans arrived. Fromthat point on all they could seewas the swaying crowd in frontof them, and the fans were notbothered in the least that this fam-ily group had set up camp in themiddle of the field. They just par-tied on and piled their beer cansaround them.

    Tim McGraw slapped everyfan in attendance right in the facewith an extraordinary perform-ance. Despite having a run inwith a fan at a prior concert, hehad no groping issues atMichigan when walking theextended stage out into thecrowd.

    Daisy Dukes. Enough said;)The Faster Horses fillies wereWild, with a capitol W.

    For the girls, there were lots ofshirtless guys with six packs, andwere not talking beer cans.

    I was actually attractive for anevening, or at least severalwomen and men were drunkenough to think so.

    The smell of marijuana was sothick in the air at times even thetop performers pointed it out.What do you know about wackytobacky Michigan, one said,making the crowd go crazy andlight up even more.

    I dont recall going to an eventlike this where absolutely every-one was in a good, vacation modemood. I foresee the Faster HorsesFestival becoming huge, and itsalready a pretty big deal. TimMcGraw told the fans he wouldbe back next year if they alsoreturned. I dont see that being aproblem. Im endorsing it. Ill beback and Im not really all thatcountry. I like the music enoughbut its all the sights, sounds andpeople that have me wantingmore of Kip Moores Dirt Road.

    And its also a family friendlyevent, believe it or not. The fur-ther one was from the stage themore civilized things became.They had a Ferris wheel there thesize of Texas and a spinny seattwirler thing for additional enter-tainment. Vendors were on handwith food and drinks and T-shirtsales were brisk.

    I was told by several attendingthat the weather this year was bet-ter than last but that it didnt mat-ter if it was cold and raining, theywould plan their vacation aroundthe event next year and go regard-less. I am also making my plansfor a bigger return next year.

    Country campsite here I come!

    LIVINGTHE TECUMSEH HERALD PAGE 3AJULY 24, 2014

    ADRIAN The Daily Bread ofLenawee soup kitchen will beholding its 6th Annual Pig Roastfundraiser on July 26 from 12-4p.m. at the UAW Pavilion, 1450E. Beecher St., Adrian.

    Cost is $7 a plate, whichincludes a pulled pork sand-wich, baked beans, coleslaw,chips, dessert and lemonade oriced tea.

    There will be an inflatable

    available for kids, face painting,a dunk tank, music and acar/motorcycle show. Anyoneinterested in bringing a motor-cycle, classic car or truck isinvited to do so.

    Proceeds from this event willbe used to help those in thecounty who are in need of foodassistance.

    For more information con-tact Rhonda Clark at 266.0937.

    The 2014 Tecumseh Pet Parade was a big success with many pets and owners dressed in African Safari" themed attire.Awards were given to the "Best Pet Owner Costumes" with prizes donated by Bad Hair Day Salon & Spa. "Best PetCostume" prizes were donated by Red Mill Pet Supply and Companion Animal Clinic. The winners were (l-r): The ElyFamily with their dog Rhino from Tecumseh; Mikki Cochran and Issac, an English Bull Terrier from Tecumseh; DaniellePietrangelo and Gemma from Onsted; Teresa and Mathew Mudrow with Aryeh from Adrian; Joanna and Willy fromAdrian; Abby Waynick and her kitten, Bon Jovi from Adrian; and the Reh Family with Popeye.

    Teresa Mudrow of Adrian with Aryeh Grand Marshall Vicki Philo and Izzy

    PHOTOS BY MICKEY ALVARADO

    Daily Bread soup kitchens annualpig roast on Saturday, July 26

    By MICKEYALVARADO

    Tecumseh Pet Parade Awards Seven WinnersFaster Horses, Wild Fillies

    Church, Lenawee CountryClub, Christian Family Centre,and the American CancerSociety.

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

    He was preceded in deathby his infant daughter, AshleeNicole.

    Funeral services for Jeffwill be held at Grace PointEvangelical Free Church,Adrian, at 11 a.m. on Saturday,July 26, 2014, with Rev. JeffBarbieri and Rev. Tim Yazelofficiating. Burial will followat Oak Grove Cemetery inMorenci. Visitation will takeplace at Wagley FuneralHome, Adrian on Friday from2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to8 p.m.

    Memorial contributions canbe made to the Jeff VereeckeFamily Fund at any FirstFederal Bank, Hospice ofLenawee, Youth With aMission, or the MPNFoundation (www.mpnre-searchfoundation.org). Onlinecondolences and memories arewelcome at www.wagleyfu-neralhome.com.

    MANUEL J. DONQUINTANA

    Manuel J. Don Quintana,age 90 of Tecumseh, formerlyof Tucson, Ariz., died Sunday,July 20, 2014. He was bornMay 25, 1924 in Ravena, N.Y.to Emanuel and Alice(Carkner) Quintana.

    Don proudly served inAlaska with the U.S. CoastGuard during WWII. Don wasemployed by Sikorsky Aircraftin Connecticut, WatervlietArsenal, Meginniss Electric,and the Town of Guilderland,N.Y. Don had been an avidgolfer and an active memberof the Elks Club. In his lateryears, he spent much of histime reading and studying theBible. He spoke often of beingready to go to Heaven.

    Don is survived by his sis-ter Madelyn A. (Lathan)Twining and his brother GlennA. (Mary) Quintana. He waspreceded in death by his par-ents and his brother, NathanJohn.

    The family would like tothank Dons niece MarcyBrown and other familymembers, as well as the staffat Charlotte StephensonManor for their tender careand love.

    Graveside services will beheld on Friday, Aug. 8, at 10a.m. at Mt. PleasantCemetery, South Bethlehem,N.Y. Arrangements wereentrusted to Handler FuneralHomes, Tecumseh, Mich.

    Condolences may beoffered to the family by visit-ing www.handlerfuneral-homes.com.

    RUSSELL H. TRACYRussell H. Tracy of Britton

    died Friday July 18, 2014 atArbors of Sylvania in Toledo,Ohio. In addition to his wife,Claudia, he is survived bydaughters, Ramsey Tracy ofHartford, Conn., Amy Tracyof Westland, Mich., StepsonsRobert Keefer (Aine) ofYpsilanti, Mich., and DamonKeefer of Howell, Mich., andgrandsons Austin and TristenKeefer and Kamron Tracy.

    Full obituary is found atpursefuneralhome.com.

    A memorial BBQ is beingheld at the family home inBritton on September 7, 2014at 1 p.m. for all friends andfamily who would like toattend.

    In lieu of flowers pleasesend a donation to Hospice ofLenawee or AmericanVietnam Veterans.

    OBITS FROM PAGE 1A

    TECUMSEH & AREA OBITUARIES

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    PAGE 4A THE TECUMSEH HERALD JULY 24, 2014Opinion

    Jail. Im a hard person. Michelle Buie

    Assigned to clean The Pit.Community service.

    Gene Lewandowski

    If its kids, the parents andthe kids should pay the con-sequences if they are under-age.

    Jannette McWilliams

    Assess some communityservice and counseling.

    Gary Gibbard

    I think there should besome kind of prosecutionright this minute. I cant saywhat.

    Liz Harris

    They should be made toclean them up and be mostlysure they found them all.

    Conner Swift

    What should the consequences befor shooting and leaving blowgun

    darts at city parks?

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    HERALDTHE TECUMSEH

    LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

    To the Editor, We have a cottage on Sand

    Lake near Tecumseh and gothrough your darling town com-ing and going and loveit. However, we were drivinghome yesterday, and I was driv-ing out of town coming hometo Ohio, when a semi was inthe left lane, I in right.

    The semi came over thewhite line crowding me, so Idecided to go faster to get awayfrom the truck as I did not wantto be consumed by a semi.

    Well, as I did that, those lit-tle juts you have at many of thecorners came in contact withmy right front tire and blewit. Fortunately we were nearthe Tecumseh post office so wewere safe there. The tow trucktowed us to Tecumseh Tire toget a new tire. The tow truckdriver said he couldnt begin tocount how many people hitthose juts and blow a tire.

    May I ask why on earth theyhave those things sitting out sofar near the roadway? Is there areason? It gives the street afeeling of being narrow.

    Your town is the kind oftown you think of in days whendowntowns were popularinstead of having malls, andthose flowers are gorgeous. Wealways shop when up there. Butnow I am so afraid of thoseareas that sit out for if a vehiclecomes over the line, you haveto hit them.

    Just curious to know if thereis a good reason for these.

    Many thanks. Hope to hearan answer from you. We aresenior citizens and buying a tireset us back a bit!

    Enjoy your darling town.

    Jo and Larry HallSidney, Ohio

    To the Editor,What a wonderful communi-

    ty we live in! Carter Rehabilitation Center

    in Tecumseh held the 20thAnnual Kelly CarterScholarship Run/Walk onSaturday, July 12. This was oneof the most successful events

    ever with local and regionalparticipants.

    I would like to thank theTecumseh Police departmentfor traffic control and makingsure all our runners were safe. Icannot thank our event sponsorsenough for their contributionsand support!

    Local businesses sponsoringthis years run were: Alan HSnider, DO, Dr. RickGiovannone, Sports Medicine,Dr Scott Doman, DDS,Charlotte Rozich, MassageNow, First Federal Bank, TLCCommunity Credit Union, DaveKnapp Ford Lincoln, Paws 4Grooming, Dr. ThomasCunningham, OD, BaileysWater Care, Tecumseh TireExchange, LoMonaco FamilyChiropractic, Buschs Valuland,Jerrys Beef & Deli, LevsBakery, Gregorys Barber Shop,Tim Hortons, Burger King,Basil Boys, Subway, JRsHometown Grill & Pub andSunderland Insurance.

    Without you we would notbe able to continue with our tra-dition of providing local stu-dents with scholarship opportu-nities.

    I would like to send a spe-cial thanks to Eric and KerriClarke from Running with Es,you are such a blessing! Fromearly planning to race day younever hesitate to help, andthank you a thousand times stillwouldnt be enough! Therewere other volunteers, toonumerous to mention, withoutyour help this fundraiser wouldnot have been such a success.You are all greatly appreciated!

    It is encouraging to live in acommunity of so many individ-uals and businesses who cometogether for such a worthwhileevent!

    Chris Warner,Carter Rehabilitation andAquatics Run Coordinator

    To the Editor,All I can say is wow, what a

    weekend we had in Tecumseh! The Tecumseh Area

    Chamber of Commerce wasfortunate enough to be part ofthe festivities with our secondannual Pig Jig Pig Roastfundraiser. The weather was

    perfect, the food was great andthe crowd came out to enjoy itall. Wed like to thank SmokeSignals BBQ for the long hoursand delicious food and EvansStreet Station for providing thebeer tent. Additional sponsorsfor the event included: JamesScott-CR Motors of Adrian,First Federal Bank, MonroeBank & Trust, United Bank &Trust, OHara Chrysler DodgeJeep Ram, Muks Sports Pub,Kemner-Iott Agency, Grey FoxFloral and Jazzercise. Wedalso like to thank the bands pro-viding great music ScoobySnaks, No Limits, Ebb Tide,Jimmie Rice Combo Band, AllDirections, and Pat Dunn.Thanks also goes to Joe Tuckeyfor all his help with the soundequipment, Maple CityREACT for coming out to giveus a hand cleaning up and theCity of Tecumseh for all theirhelp. We hope to make this anannual event that grows andbecomes better every year!

    Vicki PhiloTecumseh Area Chamber of

    Commerce

    To the Editor,The 2014 Annual Tecumseh

    Pet Parade was a huge successand a fun time for all! Thanksto all the pet owners for bring-ing out their special petdressed in African Safarithemed attire, there were somany amazing costumes! Hatsoff to all of you for doing sucha great job dressing your petsand yourselves in such originaloutfits.

    Special thanks to VickiPhilo and her dog Izzy forleading the parade as ourGrand Marshal. Thanks toRed Mill Pet Supply,Companion Animal Clinic andBad Hair Day? Salon & Spafor donating prizes to beawarded for the Best PetCostumes, and the Best PetOwner Costumes. Specialthanks to our judges, JanSalsberry, Marilyn Fisher andMarian Timmerman, for choos-ing the award winners, and toKathy Williams from WLENfor acting as the MC. Thanksalso to the Tecumseh Lions

    Club, Tecumseh 1stPresbyterian Church andMartins Home Center.

    Thanks to everyone whobrought pet food, which wasdonated to the LenaweeHumane Society to take backto help feed their furry friends.

    Each year the streets arelined with spectators whocome out to watch this specialfeel good family event. Welook forward to the 12thAnnual Pet Parade to be heldin conjunction with theDowntown Tecumseh SidewalkSales and Pig Jig Pig Roastand Beer Tent in 2015. Thanksto all of you who helped makethis event so special!

    Linda HewlettMarketingCoordinator for the City of Tecumseh

    To the Editor:I would like to thank all the

    crews of the Invisible CityMission Work Party that helpedshut-ins and seniors that neededhelp by doing yard work liketrimming bushes, weeding, rak-ing, mowing and other yardtasks this past Saturday. I thinkit was a wonderful thing whatthe Tecumseh First PresbyterianChurch did, and the crew thatcame to my house did a won-derful job trimming my bushesand weeding. Thank you.

    George KempfTecumseh

    To the Editor,The Tecumseh Senior Center

    would like to thank theTecumseh Arbor GleanersService Club for providingwonderful gift cards that werehanded out to our seniors dur-ing our Monday, July 21, bingo,and thank you to the TecumsehAmerican Legion for theirdonations.

    We are very blessed andappreciative to have such a car-ing community that supportsseniors!

    Thank you again.

    Kim Otto, DirectorTecumseh Senior Center

    Subscribe to the Herald!Call today at 423-2174

    Out-of-town coupleget flat tire fromdowntown curbs

    Thanks supporters ofannual Kelly CarterScholarship Run/Walk

    Pig Jig fundraiser wassuccessful with greatweather, crowds, food

    Annual downtownTecumseh pet paradebrings fun time for all

    Thanks workers whohelped the InvisibleCity Mission

    Seniors appreciativeof gift card donationby service club

    By VICKI PHILOExecutive Director of theTecumseh Area Chamber ofCommerce

    The Tecumseh AreaChamber of Commerce hasnamed Joe and Sherri Tuckeyas the 2014 Musgrove EvansAward recipients. The namefor this award is derivedfrom the founding father ofTecumseh, with award pre-sentations dating back to1989.

    Joe and Sherri were select-ed from a group of highlyqualified nominees for theirendless work in theTecumseh community. Onenominator wrote, throughtheir business, Tecumseh BigBoy, they have been support-ers of many, many Tecumsehfunctions from school activi-ties, chamber activities, westend activities, etc. This cou-ple is a true Tecumseh team.They love Tecumseh!

    An award banquet honor-

    ing them will be scheduledwith further details to follow.

    Past recipients of theaward are: Tom and JeanetteMeyer, Martha Melcher,Mary Tommelein, Dick andPam Niedermier, ShelleyHickman, Chuck Gross,David Hickman, Mike andColleen Sunderland, Jan Fox,Harvey Schmidt, JohnWanke, Roma Gray, RuthCrosby, Diane Proctor,Rochelle and Doug Bird, JimLincoln Sr., Cal Zorn, Vic

    Lawson Jr., Aden Mead,Bernice and Marda GeneDuncan, Ken Herrick, HaroldEaston, Merlyn and MyrnaDowning, Fred and OpalDickinson and Carlton andLynn Cook.

    As soon as the date is set,reservations for the awardbanquet can be made by con-tacting the Tecumseh AreaChamber of Commerce at423.3740 or by email [email protected].

    Tuckeys to receive Musgrove Evans Award

  • THE TECUMSEH HERALD PAGE 5A

    shoeJULY 24, 2014

    response to the addition of theadjacent parcel to the propertycurrently being renovated for therestaurant. Previously, the grantwas for $240,000.

    The money that this businessowner is going to receive isnt awindfall, Welch said.

    The grant goes to cleaning upthe site, which is considered aBrownfield site.

    No city monies are comingout of this, said EconomicDevelopment Director PaulaHoltz.

    The city council accepted abid from Avery Oil and Propane,Inc. of Tecumseh for regularunleaded gasoline at the pump inthe amount of $.11 per gallonover the OPIS (Oil Price IndexSurvey) and bulk delivered regu-lar unleaded gasoline in theamount of $.18 per gallon overOPIS for city vehicles andequipment fleet.

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

    pump, and $.21 per gallon overOPIS for bulk delivered dieseland bulk delivered kerosene.

    Welch informed the councilthat there is a lot on the agendafor the Wednesday Aug. 6 publichearing on the SmartZone LocalDevelopment Finance Authority(LDFA).

    The council will not only haveto pass the resolution approvingthe SmartZone LDFA, but alsoappoint its board members.

    What were running upagainst is the deadline to get thisto the city of Ann Arbor becausethey have to accept us as theirsatellite SmartZone, saidWelch.

    The SmartZone LDFA boardthe council appoints will have tomeet and come up with a planbefore the SmartZone can beapproved by Ann Arbor.

    Again, were still in competi-tion with other communities thatmight be doing this at the sametime, Welch added. We thinkwere further ahead than every-

    body else, but we also dontwant to get to the end and findwere last in the race.

    In other business, council: Approved the new lease

    agreement amendments for J.Trees Cellars and TecumsehPaddling Company that wereapproved at the Monday, July 7city council meeting. In approv-ing the new lease agreements,the city also approved the 2015lease agreement with TecumsehPaddling Company.

    Approved a request from theTecumseh Police Labor Councilto try a six-month trial of 12-hour shifts. The trial period willbegin on or about Oct. 22.

    Accepted a sidewalk replace-ment bid from Michael AndrewsConcrete, LLC. for $200 perslab.

    Adopted the resolution torecommend the TecumsehBrewing Companys applicationfor a New Micro Brewer Licensefor approval by the MichiganLiquor Control Commission.

    Council approves lease agreementCOUNCIL FROM PAGE 1A

    wrestling, and softball makingappearances in state competi-tion.

    I really appreciated the ded-ication of our coaching staff,said McNatt. Coaches spendextra time mentoring studentsoff the field without beingasked.

    The district continued itssuccess in academics this year,moving into the top four per-cent of high schools in thestate. Michigan EducationalAssessment Program (MEAP)scores also improved in the dis-trict.

    We made some gains inareas we wanted to work on,McNatt said.

    Continuing to look to thefuture, the district madechanges with the goal tostrengthen students writingskills. We looked at our cur-riculum and implemented anew writing curriculum for theelementary grades called WriteSteps that will take us to thenext level with student writingskills, said McNatt.

    Beyond academics, the dis-trict continues to focus on nur-turing well-rounded students.McNatt is pleased with studentinvolvement in the district aswell as student contributions tothe community. We are veryproud of the character develop-ment of our students, he said.

    The district offers differentskill building programs at allgrade levels. RachelsChallenge, a national anti-bul-lying campaign inspired by oneof the victims of the Columbineshooting, is offered at ClintonHigh School.

    The P.R.I.D.E. program ispart of Clinton Middle Schoolcurriculum and is recognizedby the Michigan Association ofSchool Boards (MASB) asbeing an exemplary positivebehavior program. Fill YourBucket is offered at ClintonElementary focusing on uplift-ing classmates and positivebehavior.

    Once again, ClintonCommunity Schools excelled inthe county with state testingscores. Any losses experiencedin the district were minimal,with some major gains in writ-ing at the elementary level,writing and reading at the mid-dle school level, and socialstudies at the high school level.

    The Clinton High SchoolMME scores continued to besome of the highest in LenaweeCounty. The 11th graders

    excelled in reading and socialstudies.

    I am very pleased with ourscores, McNatt said.

    The 2014-2015 school yearwill continue the districtsfocus on student improvement.We are looking to finalize ourstrategic plan, said McNatt.The team is in place.

    The district has one newadministrator for the 2014-2015school year, with DiedreThelan coming in to leadClinton Middle School as prin-cipal, replacing the retiringDon Dunham. There are otherchanges planned for each of theschool buildings in the district.

    The elementary buildingwill continue implementingThe Write Steps as well as anew math curriculum. Therewill be a new technology pro-gram at the middle school.

    Technology is also the focusat the high school. There isgoing to be more handheldtechnology at Clinton HighSchool, McNatt said.

    The largest change for anybuilding in the district is thenew addition being built at thepreschool. The additional class-room will provide a learningspace for students currently onthe waiting list for the pre-school.

    The new classroom will beoperational this fall, saidMcNatt. There will also be anew sign recognizing the pre-school as the David P. PrayPreschool.

    Other changes on thegrounds including the additionof a parking lot for the pre-school as well as a drivewayattaching to the Clinton HighSchool drive.

    The grounds of the highschool will add a new sidewalkand move a fence by the highschool student lot. Wereadding in more square footageof sidewalk, McNatt said. Itsabout improving safety duringschool hours and for afterschool events and activities.

    The elementary playgroundhas had a makeover. We havereplaced the pea stone withblack rubber mulch, saidMcNatt. It creates a muchsafer environment.

    Inside the elementaryschool, the district is workingto make learning easier. Weveadded two classrooms to keepclass sizes small, McNatt said.

    Signage for the district isalso changing. The digital mar-quee signs at Clinton HighSchool and Clinton MiddleSchool will be replaced. Bidshave been collected.

    Were going to start com-paring products and make arecommendation to the schoolboard, said McNatt.

    One thing will remain thesame for the new school yearand McNatts second year assuperintendent. Student needscontinue to be placed first inthe district.

    McNatt did not receive a100 percent grade in his evalu-ation from the Clinton SchoolBoard, who have yet to providedetails of its concerns withMcNatt beyond listing two vio-lations of school policy, includ-ing use of school facilities andresponsibility of the superin-tendent, and voting to place anofficial letter of reprimand inMcNatts file at the June 23board meeting. The media hasyet to receive details of theboards issues with McNatt.

    I still do not have a copy ofthe letter, so I really cant com-ment, McNatt said.

    As the next school year isonly about one month away,McNatt is ready for the start ofhis second year as superintend-ent. I really appreciate thecommunity support for our stu-dents and staff, he said. Lastyear I was excited about gettingto know the community mem-bers and staff of ClintonCommunity Schools. Rightnow Im looking forward toanother banner year in the dis-trict.

    McNatt reviews first yearMcNATT FROM PAGE 1A

    The inaugural golf outingfor the Lenawee CollegeAccess Network (LCAN) willbe hosted by the Hantz GolfClub in Tecumseh, onMonday, August 18. Proceedsfrom this event will supportthe mission of the LCAN.

    LCAN hopes by 2025 tohave 60 percent of LenaweeCounty residents with a post-secondary degree and/or ben-eficial credential. The pur-pose is to dramaticallyincrease the number ofLenawee students who pursueand complete two and fouryear college degrees, as wellas, post-secondary credential-ing, such as apprenticeshipsand military service.

    The network is comprisedof volunteers from nonprofits,businesses, education, gov-ernment, and organizationsthat support these goals. Post-secondary education is seenas essential to earning a livingwage and building a thrivingLenawee County.

    Registration will begin at12 p.m. with a shot-gun startat 1 p.m. A dinner buffet willfollow along with awards anddoor prizes.

    The format is a four-personscramble. Teams are encour-aged to get together and wearcollege colors/gear or gearrepresenting each playerspost-secondary training.

    Trophies will be earned for

    most spirited team and golfprizes will be awarded. Non-golfers are welcome to attendthe dinner, which includes eli-gibility for door prizes.

    The cost to golf is $100 perperson and includes 18 holesof golf, a cart, and dinner.Dinner tickets without golfare $35, starting at 5:30 p.m.Corporate, business and indi-vidual sponsorships are avail-able and range from $50 for acart sponsorship to $300 fordinner sponsorships.

    For more details, about thegolf tournament, sponsorship,or the LCAN, contact PeggyMolter via email at [email protected] or call517-920-1849.

    The Britton Senior Center ison the road this summer! A base-ball trip to the Toledo Mud Hensis set for Sunday, Aug. 24. Thebus leaves Britton DeerfieldSchools in Britton at 3:30 p.m.and returns at approximately 11

    p.m.The cost is $35 and includes

    transportation, admission intothe game, and an all-you-can-eatbuffet of hot dogs, hamburgers,salads, drinks and dessert.Fireworks are scheduled after

    the game at the stadium.Reservations and payment

    must be made by Friday, August8.

    Those interested in the tripshould call to reserve a spot at517.403.3071.

    Public invited to join baseball trip

    Hantz Golf Club to hostLCAN fundraiser Aug. 18

    Clinton High SchoolHERALD FILE PHOTO

  • 6A THE TECUMSEH HERALD JULY 24, 2014Faith

    Inviting Words

    PHOTO BY MICKEY ALVARADO

    As you start traveling down that road of life,remember this: there are never enough comfortspots. The places you are going to are never onthe map Kermit the Frog

    By MARY KAY [email protected]

    When Pastor Cathi Kingarrived at Tecumsehs FirstPresbyterian Church, inDecember 2013, she had experi-ence running mission trips at herprevious church assignment inAnn Arbor. She and her hus-band, Andy, were quick to getmembers of the Tecumsehchurch to join a big missionproject this summer.

    Often we skip right on pastneeds that are under our noses,Cathi said about the importanceof local mission work.

    After organizing missiontrips to other regions in theUnited States as well as in othercountries, Cathi found not onlywere such trips planning inten-sive and expensive, there wasanother downside. Once themission is over, the connectiondissolves.

    While working in Ann Arbor,the Kings started thinking aboutpeople nearby in need of assis-tance that are often forgotten. Sothey helped organize a missiontrip to Detroit, as well as one inAnn Arbor.

    The concept made just asmuch sense in Tecumseh for theKings. There are people withinour own community that coulduse help, Cathi said. Peopleyou see every day that you arenot aware of their need. Peoplethat you may not see every daybut who live in our communityand could use a helping hand.

    Invisible City Mission Weekis designed for the members ofTecumseh First PresbyterianChurch to provide service in thecommunity without traveling toanother state or country. We areneighbors together, said Cathi.

    Its not just about helpingindividuals, said Pat Schmidt.Its about relationship building.We all thought it would be fun.

    Cathi reached out to churchmembers of all ages and abilitiesto help with the mission. Local

    assistance organizations, includ-ing Tecumseh Service Club,Department on Aging, Meals onWheels, and Kiwanis were con-tacted to help identify individu-als and families in need.

    Its an ongoing need, Cathisaid. We hope to continue to beresponsive.

    The goal was for churchmembers to provide assistancewith landscaping, householdorganization, cleaning, painting,light construction, reading, anddriving. The projects outreachwas multi-layered, in that rela-tionships are created with indi-viduals as well as with the localservice organizations.

    One third of the church mem-bers joined the Invisible CityMission, from age six to 90.People participated in differentways, from working, to provid-ing meals, to donation of tools,materials, or money for differentjobs.

    The community was veryreceptive, said Cathi.

    Everyone we helped hassaid its an answered prayer,Beth Neary said about the mis-sions response.

    Mission planning has beenongoing, but the work started onThursday, July 17, and contin-

    ued through Saturday, July 19.Each day started for volunteersat 8 a.m. with breakfast atTecumseh First PresbyterianChurch.

    The workday began at sevendifferent locations at 9 a.m. last-ing until noon. Workers enjoyedlunch and devotionals on sitefrom noon until 1 p.m., and thenreturned to work until 4 p.m.

    Dinner for workers was from5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at TecumsehFirst Presbyterian Church. Afterdinner, workers headed homefor the night.

    Members and those helpedby the church gathered for a cel-ebration dinner on Saturdaynight. Although the missionended on Saturday evening, thechurch looks forward to main-taining relationships with thosethey assisted during the mission.Neary would like to see thechurch leave business cards withlocal assistance organizations socontact can be made with otherpeople in need in the Tecumseharea.

    For more information aboutInvisible City Mission andTecumseh First PresbyterianChurch, call 423.3470 or visitthe churchs website atwww.tecumsehfirstpres.org.

    Invisible City is important missionfor First Presbyterian Church

    Pat Schmidt (l-r) and Pastor Cathi King from Tecumseh FirstPresbyterian Church provide assistance as part of thechurchs Invisible City Mission, designed to provide local fam-ilies with help in many different ways.

    PHOTO BY MARY KAY McPARTLIN

  • By ANTHONY [email protected]

    Tecumseh High Schoolfaired better than state aver-ages with the 2014 MichiganMerit Examination (MME)and ACT test results that werereleased by the MichiganDepartment of Educationreleased earlier this month.

    We score solidly in the topin the county, said TecumsehPublic Schools Supt. KellyCoffin. We do pretty good.Were in the top two or three.

    Students who took theMME, the states MichiganEducational AssessmentProgram (MEAP) test for highschool students, were tested infive subject areas; math, sci-ence, reading, writing andsocial studies.

    The percentage ofTecumseh students deemedproficient to MME standardswere: math, 33.8; science,37.2; reading, 67.4; writing,59.4; and social studies, 51.3.

    As always, theres roomfor improvement, said Coffin.

    The Michigan percent profi-cient in each subject area was:math, 28.8; science, 28.4; read-ing, 58.7; writing, 50.8; andsocial studies, 43.9.

    Going forward, Coffin saidthat the district would befocusing on using instructionalcoaches at the secondary levelto focus on instruction happen-ing in the classroom.

    I think we are going to see

    huge gains in our scores goingforward, she said.

    Out of 198 students whotook the ACT test, only 22.8percent of students met orexceeded that ACTs collegereadiness standard. The stateaverage was 17.8 percent. Theaverage Tecumseh score was20.8 out of 36, while thestate average came in at 19.8.

    Im very proud of whereour students are at, Coffinsaid. Again, theres alwaysroom for improvement.

    The ACT test scores collect-ed by the state, which isadministered to high schooljuniors in the spring and can betaken multiple times, onlyreflect the scores earned bystudents who took the test atthat time. To be consideredcollege ready, a student has tomeet the benchmark in all fouracademic areas.

    Coffin said that the ACTtest college readiness bench-mark is a little confusing tounderstand. If a student scores

    high in math and science, butmisses the benchmark in read-ing, the student would not beconsidered college ready bythe ACT tests standards. TheACT test helps show where thestudents strengths are and nota true indicator of studentswho could be college ready,she added.

    Sometimes, I think itsmisleading, said Coffin. Itsnot that they wont be success-ful in college. It gives us agood benchmark.

    EducationJULY 24, 2014 THE TECUMSEH HERALD PAGE 7A

    Tecumseh Public SchoolsThe month of July

    The month of July bringswith it family, food and fun.It is time to enjoy the won-derful warm weather, ourbeautiful beaches and spendtime relaxing with family andfriends. For me, it is a greattime to reflect and beginplanning for the year tocome. As I look back on thispast school year, I realize thatwe as a community havemuch to be proud of.

    Anytime you begin a newjob, no matter how preparedyou may feel you are youwill always have to watch forthe curve ball. One positivecurve ball that was sent myway was the ability to beginour Strategic Planningprocess in mid-August, justbefore the staff and studentsreturned to school for the2013-14 school year. Wejumped on this chance tohave Dr. Emmett Lippe facili-tate this process for the dis-trict. With this foundation, wewere able to identify 10 goalareas, develop committees towork on these goal areas andsee progress toward our 3-5year plan. Our goal areasincluded both external andinternal partnerships. Theyaddressed immediate andlong-term issues. Throughthis process, we were able toidentify why families wereleaving our district; identify-ing that two-thirds of thefamilies left the county foremployment. For those thatleft for other reasons, wewere able to develop a planto work with families tomake improvements. Wecompleted a FacilitiesAssessment, which will nowserve as a road map for main-tenance and repair for all ofour buildings. We forgedpartnerships with communityleaders to work together tomarket the great things hap-pening in our schools. Wecame together to CelebrateTecumseh! Seeing the busi-ness, schools and communitycome together last April wascertainly a highlight for myfirst year.

    Another highlight of thisschool year includes our StaffRecognition Program. Werecognized staff for theiryears of service to our dis-trict, thanked our retirees fortheir contributions toTecumseh Public Schools andidentified Staff of the Year.Our Staff of the Year werenominated by their peers andexemplify the mission andvision of Tecumseh Schools.We also worked this year toimprove our curriculum;specifically through align-ment to standards and the

    development of pacingguides. Our teachers continueto collaborate to ensure thatstudents receive a consistentcurriculum throughout thedistrict. In addition, we havehad wonderful success in ourhiring of new staff. We aretruly thrilled to welcome newteachers to our district teamwho bring an enthusiasm andeagerness to serve ourTecumseh students.

    We have also committedresources to improving pro-gramming across the district.We have expanded our pre-school services in the districtand have hired a preschooldirector with a wealth ofknowledge in the area ofearly education. Our excel-lent educators will continueto work with our LittlestIndians and they look for-ward to the great things thatlie ahead for students. TPSwill continue our work withgifted and talented program-ming. Our TEAM (TecumsehEnrichment and AccelerationModel) program will be inplace in all elementaryschools for students in 2ndthrough 4th grade. We will beexpanding opportunities forgifted and talented students atthe middle school level; con-tinuing to explore individual-ized opportunities for all stu-dents in the area of enrich-ment at all grade levels. Aninstructional coaching modelwill be implemented at thesecondary level. These coach-es will work side by side withteachers to improve upon les-son design and instructionaldelivery. We will continue towork with families and stu-dents through TecumsehVirtual Academy. This onlineapproach to learning providesanother avenue for studentswho may struggle in the tra-ditional setting, while allow-ing students to be part of theTecumseh High School expe-rience.

    Looking ahead to 2014-15,I am excited about the direc-tion our district is heading.We continue to focus on thecore of our work teachingand learning. We will contin-ue to provide professionaldevelopment opportunities toour teaching staff to ensureour children are receiving thebest possible educationalexperience. We will providean environment for our chil-dren that is safe and con-ducive to learning. While youare enjoying a bit of rest andrelaxation, please know thatwe are working hard on ourend to make 2014-15 a greatlearning experience for all ofour students.

    Students at Tecumseh High School did better than average in Michigans Merit Examination andACTscores. Supt. Kelley Coffin said Tecumseh was one of the countys top three schools.

    HERALD FILE PHOTO BY MICKEY ALVARADO

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

    LANSING Michigans drivereducation program receivedhigh praise from a NationalHighway Traffic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA)-spon-sored panel of national experts,Michigan Secretary of StateRuth Johnson announced onJuly 15.

    Michigan is the seventh stateto go through the voluntarydriver education assessmentsponsored by NHTSA. Expertsfrom Oregon, Ohio, NorthCarolina, Virginia, andWashington D.C., reviewedMichigans driver educationprogram, identified strengths,accomplishments and problemareas, and offered suggestionsfor improvement.

    The reports priority recom-mendations included increasingparent involvement in the teendriver program, such as attend-ing sessions, requiring them todocument the 50 hours of super-vised driving practice and pro-viding feedback to parents ontheir teens in-car driving skills.It also suggested incrementallyincreasing the number of hours

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

    Michigan sought out nationalinput in large part becausemotor vehicle crashes are theleading cause of teen deaths inthe United States, claimingabout 3,000 lives each year,Johnson said.

    Michigan's Graduated DriverLicensing (GDL) programallows young drivers to mastercertain skills before increasingtheir driving privileges with theGDL 2 and 3 licenses. Teens arenot required to advance to thenext license level until theyreready or turn 18.

    In addition to any drivertraining program teens partici-pate in, the Secretary of Stateprovides materials, includingaccess to a free smartphone appthat helps parents and guardianstrack the required practice hoursbehind the wheel with their teenand offers coaching tips.Additional information is avail-able at Michigan.gov/teendriver.

    States driver ed programpraised by NHTSA

    LANSING New customer-serv-ice improvements are expected tomake getting certified as amechanic in Michigan a muchmore convenient process, accord-ing to Secretary of State RuthJohnson.

    A new electronic system foradministering state mechanic cer-tification tests is now available inSecretary of State offices to helpspeed up getting test results andmakes testing easier for cus-tomers and staff.

    Residents can now take statemechanic certification tests ontesting kiosks in 80 officesthroughout Michigan, whichallow quick pass completionthe moment the test-taker correct-ly answers a predetermined per-centage of questions. Test ques-tions and answers are scrambled,further enhancing the security ofthe tests.

    Some form of mechanic test-ing is now offered in all 131Secretary of State offices upfrom 73 offices. Also, regardlessof whether a mechanic or poten-tial mechanic is testing at anoffice that offers kiosks or onethat still uses paper tests, test-tak-ers can now receive results beforethey leave the office, a majorimprovement from the old sys-tem, which could take five daysor more to get results back to testtakers in the mail. A few yearsago, the wait averaged fourweeks.

    The new program is the latestadvancement in Johnsons non-stop drive to provide modern,cost-effective services that savetime for customers.

    The new testing system allowscurrent and prospective mechan-ics to pre-register and pay formechanic certification tests

    online 24 hours a day, 7 days aweek. Users can log in to the reg-istration page, enter basic infor-mation and pay for their test viaan electronic check or withDiscover, MasterCard and Visacredit or debit cards. They willreceive a printable confirmationpage after registering.

    Ray Fisher, executive directorof the Automotive ServiceAssociation of Michigan, wel-comed the changes and said heappreciates Johnsons use of newtechnologies to better serve theautomotive repair industry.Secretary of State employeesadminister about 22,000 mechan-ic certification exams each year.

    To access the mechanic testregistration program, visitwww.Michigan.gov/sos and clickon the Automotive-relatedBusinesses and Information forMechanics links.

    SOS now offers mechanic testingon kiosks in 80 Michigan offices

    By DR. KELLY COFFIN-SUPT.

  • PAGE 8A THE TECUMSEH HERALD JULY 24, 2014

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    Pictured (clockwise from upper left) are: Tim McGraw, main stage, Brett Eldredge, Cassadee Pope, fans dancing, crowds pack the stage area, and Miranda Lambert.PHOTOS BY MICKEY ALVARADO AND ANTHONY ALANIZ

  • GARAGE SALE JULY 31, 8 a.m. at 1504 Southwick Dr.,Tecumseh. Furniture, misses clothing, bedding, kitchen items.

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    ENORMOUS 5 FAMILY SALE. Loads of new Avon inex-pensive. Lots of Christmas, household, gifts, ALL BRANDNEW. Too much to list! 316 W. Michigan Ave., WaterwheelEst. #152, Clinton. Aug. 8-10, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 7/24,31;8/7HUGE SALE ONE DAY ONLY. Friday, July 25, 701 CenterCourt, Tecumseh, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Boys, girls and adult clothes,toys, housewares, Princess, TV, bike, tools and much more.Everything must go! k7/243403 GOVE DR., TECUMSEH, July 24-25, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.DVDs, Star Wars, collectibles, jewelry, pictures, Budweisersteins. k7/24MOVING SALE SAT., JULY 26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Furniture,household and miscellaneous. 5160 Osburn Dr., Tecumseh.

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    RUMMAGE SALE EMMANUEL Lutheran Church, 9950Ridge Hwy., Britton. Thurs.-Fri., Aug. 7-8, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat.,Aug. 9, 9 a.m.-12 noon ($2 a bag Saturday only.) g7/24,31;8/7LARGE REASONABLE SELECTION of items. Shady Laneto Osage to 803 Huron, Tecumseh. July 24-26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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    LARGE MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE. Fri.,-Sat., July 25-26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 2795 Burwyn Hills Dr., Tecumseh. Girls andadult clothing. Furniture and lots of miscellaneous. Rain orshine. h7/21,24NEW HOPE THRIFT, 405 N. Pearl St., Tecumseh where allclothing is 50% off! n5/22-8/28

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  • Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure SaleTHIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR

    ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT.ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILLBE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASECONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUM-BER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVEMILITARY DUTY.

    ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may berescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. Inthat event, your damages, if any, shall be lim-ited solely to the return of the bid amounttendered at sale, plus interest.

    MORTGAGE SALE - Default has beenmade in the conditions of a mortgage made byJohn D. Debaeke, a single man, original mort-gagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic RegistrationSystems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 19,2012, and recorded on October 30, 2012 inLiber 2455 on Page 0161, and assigned by saidMortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. asassignee as documented by an assignment, inLenawee county records, Michigan, on whichmortgage there is claimed to be due at the datehereof the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand EightHundred Fifteen and 02/100 Dollars($96,815.02).

    Under the power of sale contained in saidmortgage and the statute in such case made andprovided, notice is hereby given that said mort-gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort-gaged premises, or some part of them, at publicvendue, at the place of holding the circuit courtwithin Lenawee County, at 10:00 AM, onAugust 21, 2014.

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

    The redemption period shall be 6 monthsfrom the date of such sale, unless determinedabandoned in accordance with MCLA600.3241a, in which case the redemption periodshall be 30 days from the date of such sale.

    If the property is sold at foreclosure saleunder Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Actof 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the bor-rower will be held responsible to the personwho buys the property at the mortgage foreclo-sure sale or to the mortgage holder for damag-ing the property during the redemption period.

    Dated: July 24, 2014For more information, please call:FC D (248) 593-1309Trott & Trott, P.C.Attorneys For Servicer31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422File #442442F01(07-24)(08-14)

    7/24,31;8/7,14,2014

    IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILI-TARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THEPRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACTOUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400.

    MORTGAGE SALE - Default has beenmade in the conditions of a mortgage made byJacquelyn Averill a single woman, to MortgageElectronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nomi-nee for Polaris Home Funding Corp., its succes-sors or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 22,2010 and recorded January 27, 2010 in Liber2397, Page 121, Lenawee County Records,Michigan. Said mortgage is now held byJPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. by assignment.There is claimed to be due at the date hereof thesum of Forty-Three Thousand Two HundredThirty-Nine and 97/100 Dollars ($43,239.97)including interest at 5.25% per annum.

    Under the power of sale contained in saidmortgage and the statute in such case made andprovided, notice is hereby given that said mort-gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort-gaged premises, or some part of them, at publicvendue at the place of holding the circuit courtwithin Lenawee County., Michigan at 10:00AM on AUGUST 7, 2014.

    Said premises are located in the Townshipof Rome, Lenawee County, Michigan, and aredescribed as:

    All that part of the West 1/2 of theNortheast 1/4 of Section 36, Town 6 South,Range 2 East, described as commencing on thecenterline of Highway US-223 at a point locat-ed 332.0 feet South 89 degrees, 36 minutes, 45seconds West and 856.17 feet South 47 degrees,27 minutes, 00 seconds East from the North 1/4corner of said Section 36, and running thenceSouth 46 degrees, 46 minutes, 00 seconds Eastalong the centerline of Highway US-223,435.60 feet; thence South 43 degrees, 14 min-utes, 00 seconds West 250.00 feet; thence North46 degrees, 46 minutes, 00 seconds West435.60 feet; thence North 43 degrees, 14 min-utes, 00 seconds East 250.00 feet to the place ofbeginning.

    The redemption period shall be 6 monthsfrom the date of such sale, unless determinedabandoned in accordance with MCLA600.3241a, in which case the redemption peri-od shall be 30 days from the date of such sale.TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosingmortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event,your damages, if any, are limited solely to thereturn of the bid amount tendered at sale, plusinterest.

    If the property is sold at foreclosure sale,pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower willbe held responsible to the person who buys theproperty at the mortgage foreclosure sale or tothe mortgage holder for damage to the propertyduring the redemption period.

    Dated: July 10, 2014Orlans Associates, P.C..Attorneys for ServicerP.O. Box 5041Troy, MI 48007File No. 14-008408(07-10)(07-31)

    7/10,17,24,31,2014

    SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C.,IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT,ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILLBE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASECONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default hasbeen made in the conditions of a mortgagemade by RICHARD LOLLEY, A MARRIEDMAN and PAULA LOLLEY, HIS WIFE, toCMS MORTGAGE GROUP, INC., A MICHI-GAN CORPORATION, Mortgagee, datedDecember 30, 2003, and recorded on January 2,2004, in Liber 2259, on Page 697, and assignedby said mortgagee to U.S. BANK NATIONALASSOCIATION, as assigned, Lenawee CountyRecords, Michigan, on which mortgage there isclaimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ofSeventy Thousand Seventeen Dollars andNinety-Four Cents ($70,017.94), includinginterest at 6.500% per annum. Under the powerof sale contained in said mortgage and thestatute in such case made and provided, noticeis hereby given that said mortgage will be fore-closed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, orsome part of them, at public vendue, at the Eastdoor to the Lenawee County Courthouse in

    Adrian, Michigan. at 10:00 AM o'clock, onAugust 7, 2014 Said premises are located inLenawee County, Michigan and are describedas: LOT 32 AND THE WEST 1/ 2 OF LOT 33OF J.H. COLE'S DIVISION OF WESTONVILLAGE, ACCORDING TO THE RECORD-ED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED INLIBER 97 OF DEEDS, PAGE 802, LENAWEECOUNTY RECORDS. The redemption periodshall be 6 months from the date of such saleunless determined abandoned in accordancewith MCL 600.3241 or MCL 6000.3241a, inwhich case the redemption period shall be 1month from the date of such sale, or as to MCL600.3241a only, 15 days from the MCL600.3241a(b) notice, whichever is later. If theabove referenced property is sold at a foreclo-sure sale under Chapter 600 of the MichiganCompiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the bor-rower will be held responsible to the personwho buys the property at the mortgage foreclo-sure sale or to the mortgage holder for damag-ing the property during the redemption period.U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONMortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman &Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300Farmington Hills, MI 48335 USB.003238USDA (07-10)(07-31)

    7/10,17,24,31,2014

    FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm isa debt collector attempting to collect a debt.Any information obtained will be used forthis purpose. If you are in the Military,please contact our office at the number listedbelow. MORTGAGE SALE Default hasbeen made in the conditions of a certain mort-gage made by: Jacob E. Lamley and SarahLamley, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants toMortgage Electronic Registration Systems,Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Bank, FSB itssuccessors and assigns, Mortgagee, datedDecember 5, 2008 and recorded December 12,2008 in Liber 2375 Page 512 Lenawee CountyRecords, Michigan. Said mortgage wasassigned to: Bank of America, N.A., by assign-ment dated August 30, 2013 and recordedSeptember 12, 2013 in Liber 2475, Page 0484,on which mortgage there is claimed to be due atthe date hereof the sum of Seventy-SevenThousand Six Hundred Sixty-Three Dollars andFifty-Four Cents ($77,663.54) including inter-est 6.25% per annum. Under the power of salecontained in said mortgage and the statute insuch case made and provided, notice is herebygiven that said mortgage will be foreclosed by asale of the mortgaged premises, or some part ofthem, at public vendue, Circuit Court ofLenawee County at 10:00AM on August 7,2014. Said premises are situated in City ofAdrian, Lenawee County, Michigan, and aredescribed as: Lot 12, Block 4, Assessor's PlatNo. 9, according to the recorded plat thereof, asrecorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 20.Commonly known as 440 S Main St, Adrian MI49221 The redemption period shall be 6 monthsfrom the date of such sale, unless determinedabandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemp-tion period shall be 30 days from the date ofsuch sale, or upon the expiration of the noticerequired by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever islater; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. Ifthe property is sold at foreclosure sale underChapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower willbe held responsible to the person who buys theproperty at the mortgage foreclosure sale or tothe mortgage holder for damaging the propertyduring the redemption period. Dated: 7/10/2014Bank of America, N.A. Assignee of MortgageeAttorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 14-97103(07-10)(07-31)

    7/10,17,24,31,2014

    Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure SaleTHIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR

    ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT.ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILLBE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASECONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUM-BER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVEMILITARY DUTY.

    ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may berescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. Inthat event, your damages, if any, shall be lim-ited solely to the return of the bid amounttendered at sale, plus interest.

    MORTGAGE SALE - Default has beenmade in the conditions of a mortgage made byRichard Doney, a single person, original mort-gagor(s), to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.,Mortgagee, dated August 1, 2008, and recordedon August 7, 2008 in Liber 2369 on Page 853,in Lenawee county records, Michigan, onwhich mortgage there is claimed to be due atthe date hereof the sum of One Hundred EightThousand One Hundred Thirty-Seven and47/100 Dollars ($108,137.47).

    Under the power of sale contained in saidmortgage and the statute in such case made andprovided, notice is hereby given that said mort-gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort-gaged premises, or some part of them, at publicvendue, at the place of holding the circuit courtwithin Lenawee County, at 10:00 AM, onAugust 7, 2014.

    Said premises are situated in CharterTownship of Raisin, Lenawee County,Michigan, and are described as: Lot 9, GadyAcres No. 1, according to the recorded platthereof, as recorded in Liber 17 of Plats, Page30 and 31, Lenawee County Records.

    The redemption period shall be 6 monthsfrom the date of such sale, unless determinedabandoned in accordance with MCLA600.3241a, in which case the redemption periodshall be 30 days from the date of such sale.

    If the property is sold at foreclosure saleunder Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Actof 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the bor-rower will be held responsible to the personwho buys the property at the mortgage foreclo-sure sale or to the mortgage holder for damag-ing the property during the redemption period.

    Dated: July 10, 2014For more information, please call:FC D (248) 593-1309Trott & Trott, P.C.Attorneys For Servicer31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422File #440441F03(07-10)(07-31)

    7/10,17,24,31,2014

    FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALLS. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. MAY BEA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TOCOLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA-TION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FORTHAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE A MILI-TARY SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVEDUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINEMONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUROFFICE. Mortgage Sale - Default has beenmade in the conditions of a certain mortgage

    made by Eric Atkinson, single man to MortgageElectronic Registration Systems, Inc. actingsolely as nominee for Mortgage Team, LLC,The, A Michigan LLC, Mortgagee, datedFebruary 15, 2008, and recorded on February19, 2008, in Liber 2360, Page 226, LenaweeCounty Records, said mortgage was assigned toVentures Trust 2013-I-NH by an Assignment ofMortgage dated April 04, 2014 and recordedMay 27, 2014 in Liber 2489, Page 54, on whichmortgage there is claimed to be due at the datehereof the sum of One Hundred TwentyThousand Four Hundred One and 36/100($120,401.36) including interest at the rate of6.00000% per annum. Under the power of salecontained in said mortgage and the statute in

    such case made and provided, notice is herebygiven that said mortgage will be foreclosed by asale of the mortgaged premises, or some part ofthem, at public venue, at the place of holdingthe Circuit Court in said Lenawee County,where the premises to be sold or some part ofthem are situated, at 10:00 AM on August 14,2014 Said premises are situated in the City ofAdrian, Lenawee County, Michigan, and aredescribed as: The West half of Lot 3,Subdivision of Block 8 of L.G. Berry`sSouthwestern Addition to the City of Adrian, asrecorded in Liber 55 of Deeds, Page 799,Lenawee County Records; EXCEPTINGTHEREFROM a strip of land 102 feet wide,North and South, from off and across the North

    end thereof. Commonly known as: 1130 COL-LEGE AVE, ADRIAN, MI 49221- If the prop-erty is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, theredemption period will be 6.00 months from thedate of sale unless the property is abandoned orused for agricultural purposes. If the property isdetermined abandoned in accordance withMCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemp-tion period will be 30 days from the date of sale,or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever islater. If the property is presumed to be used foragricultural purposes prior to the date of theforeclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, theredemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosuresale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to

    the person who buys the property at the mort-gage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holderfor damaging the property during the redemp-tion period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The fore-closing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In thatevent, your damages are, if any, limited solelyto the return of the bid amount tendered at sale,plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property,please contact our office as you may have cer-tain rights. Dated: July 17, 2014 Randall S.Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys forVentures Trust 2013-I-NH 43252 WoodwardAvenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, MI48302, (248) 335-9200 Case No. 14MI00659-1(07-17)(08-07)

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