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517.424.6003 • www.downtowntecumseh.com

"Third ThursdayLight Up The Night"

Downtown ShoppingThird Thursday

July 15 & August 19 6-8 pm

Tecumseh Central Business Association's downtown

monthly shopping event! There's a new theme each

month - great bargains and lots of fun. Come meet

the merchants!

Tecumseh Farmers'MarketSaturday Mornings 9-1 Downtown on West Chicago Blvd. Fresh local produce & herbs, flowers, pies, pottery and more!

Thursday Eves 4-7pmDowntown on East Chicago Blvd. Organic produce & baked goods.

Classic CarShow SeriesFree EventJuly 15 & August 19

In conjuction with "Third Thursday - Light Up The Night." Held in UBT parking lot downtown Tecumseh. No registration fees. Plaques awarded. Food vendor on site.

Music inthe Park

Free Concert Series6-8 pm

July 15 At the DepotAug 19 & Sept 16

At Adams Park(Next to City Hall)

Great musicians…catch the sounds! Light

refreshments for sale.

Annual Sidewalk Sales

SidewalkMarket Days& Pet ParadeAugust 6 & 7

Friday & Saturday Shopping!Downtown merchants offer up some of the best bargains of the year! Saturday morning join the fun as pets and owners parade down Chicago Blvd.Prizes will be awarded.

Art TrailTecumsehFreeOutdoor Public Sculpture Exhibit

Maps are available for exploring the Art Trail, on your own time, at yourown pace. See somethingyou can’t live without?The art is for sale!

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F E A T U R E S

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4 ..... God's little green acres6 ..... Eat & Drink8 ..... Reunions13 ... Tecumseh's Carnegie

Publisher: Jim Lincoln • Creative Director: Suzanne Hayes • Production Artist: Hollie SmithContributors: Mickey Alvarado, Deane Erts, Rebecca Peach, Cristina Trapani-Scott, Deb WuethrichSales Staff: Suzanne Hayes, John Beyer, Carla Reed

homefront We’ve placed this paper clip in one of our advertisements somewhere in this magazine. Simply tell us which ad you found it in. We’ll draw from all correct entries on July 30, 2010, and give $100 to the lucky winner. To enter, send answers to The Tecumseh Herald, P.O. Box 218, Tecumseh, MI 49286, or submit your entry online at www.homefronttecumseh.com

PAPER CLIP WINNERMary Pavelka of Tipton found the paperclip on page 35 in the

Basil Boys Ad in the 2010 Spring Issue of Homefront.

Adams Chiropractic .................................... 30Adrian Symphony Orchestra ....................... 16An Angel's Touch ....................................... 32ASC Prosthetics.......................................... 16August Company ........................................ 36Bailey's Water Care .................................... 30Big Boy ...................................................... 44Boulevard Market ...................................... 15British Tea Garden ....................................... 7Brooklyn Ford ............................................ 30Burdick & Associates ................................. 12Cambrian Assisted Living............................ 18Cherry Creek Winery................................... 18Citizens Gas ............................................... 40CJ & Company............................................. 32Classic Cabinets ......................................... 32Clinton Fall Festival .................................... 41Coconuts Bar & Grille ................................. 15Community Ar ts of Tecumseh ....................... 4Companion Animal Clinic ............................. 16Conklin Estates .......................................... 42D & P Communications ............................... 44Downtown Tecumseh .................................... 2Dr. John Kelley............................................ 20Dr. Lawrence Desjarlais .............................. 15Eggleston Jewelers ...................................... 7Eva Twosies ................................................. 7Evans Street Station .................................. 15Eye Care Center ......................................... 15Faust Sand & Gravel................................... 42First Federal Bank ..................................... 40Golden Acres ............................................. 21Hacker Jewelers ........................................... 7Harvest of the Ar ts .................................... 46Healthy Smiles Dental Care......................... 39Hidden Lake Gardens ................................. 32Hitching Post Antiques ............................... 34Iott Insurance ............................................ 12Jazzercise .................................................. 21J-Bar Hobbies ............................................ 18Jerry's Pub ................................................ 16Kent Benham, DDS ..................................... 44Killarney Realty .......................................... 32Lenawee Conference & Visitors Bureau ...... 26Lenawee Great Star t .................................. 12Level One .................................................. 37LISD........................................................... 44LoMonoco Healthcare ................................ 32Manchester Chamber of Commerce ............ 39Manchester Chicken Broil ........................... 38Manchester Pharmacy................................ 39Manchester Schools ................................... 39Mar tini Ar t ................................................. 15Mar tin's Home Center ................................ 18Morgan Valley Farms.................................. 40Nature's Beauty ......................................... 32Naugle Heating & Plumbing ........................ 44Nutrition Choice ......................................... 21O'Gracie's Studio ....................................... 41O'Hara Chrysler ......................................... 47Okey Family Practice .................................. 32Persnickety ................................................ 11Pest Patrol................................................. 32Pheasant Brook Apar tments ...................... 37Promedica ................................................. 48Purple Pear Tree........................................ 21Radio Shack ............................................... 32Raisin Valley Golf Club ................................ 12Random Comfor ts ...................................... 32Red Mill Pet Supplies.................................. 16ReMax........................................................ 30Ribs & Ragtime .......................................... 23Run Manchester ......................................... 38Saline Celtic Festival................................... 43Saline Summer Music ................................. 43Saline Summerfest ..................................... 43Schmidt & Sons Pharmacy.......................... 26Seasons Salon & Spa ................................. 16St. Joseph Academy ................................... 41Stirr it Up Consignment .............................. 32Susie's Swipe the Grime ............................. 32Tecumseh Camera Shop ............................. 37Tecumseh Center for the Ar ts ..................... 21Tecumseh District Library........................... 42Tecumseh Family Dental ............................. 18Tecumseh Insurance .................................. 30Tecumseh Place ......................................... 11Tecumseh Pool Swim Lessons .................... 32Tecumseh Trade Center.............................. 36Tecumseh Veterinary Hospital .................... 32Theresa's Angels ................................. 16, 34Two Twelve Ar ts Center .............................. 43Underwood Chevrolet ................................. 11West Maumee Trading Company ................. 45Wild Iris ........................................................ 7Wor th Repeating ........................................ 39

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Published seasonally by Herald Publishing Company

Mailed free of charge to every home & business in the TecumsehSchool District and distributed at the State of Michigan Welcome Centers and at shops & festivals all over S.E. Michigan.

517.423.2174 • 800.832.6443homefront@tecumsehherald.comwww.homefronttecumseh.com

Photo by Suzanne Hayes

17 ... Summer Camps22 ... River Raisin Ragtime Review24 ... Summer Photo Essay26 ... Willow Run

29 ... Objects of our Affection34 ... Transformation36 ... Happenings45 ... Discover your gift

Cover photo by Mickey Alvarado

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Story By CRISTINA TRAPANI-SCOTTPhotos by HOLLIE SMITH

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hile Clinton resident Bill Smith is most known for growing the Clinton United

Methodist Church such that a new building was in order, he’s also spent much of his life growing produce and flowers in the various gardens he and his wife, Jan, have kept throughout the years. The bounty has offered sustenance not only to their three children but to the many friends they’ve made throughout the years.

While Jan harvests and cooks, Bill plants and tends the garden. Bill said he first started gardening in 1974 when he and his wife, Jan, moved to Harbor Beach. Gardening is in Smith’s blood. He said his dad was a big

gardener and in addition to serving as a minister, he farmed land in Onsted.

In 1992, the Smiths moved to Clinton when Bill was assigned to Clinton United Methodist Church. He retired in 2005, and they now live on 10 acres. Bill spends as many as five hours a day tending to his lawn and gardens, which along with a large vegetable garden includes a formidable perennial garden.

He plants everything from strawberries to a wide variety of tomatoes to lettuce to grapes for eating and making wine. Much of it he grows from seed. Bill said he begins the process after Christmas of assessing what will go in his garden, evaluating what did or did not work the previous year. Once he’s mapped out what he’d like he orders his seeds by mail. He said cabbage, onion, lettuce and spinach can go in early, but typically he waits until the end of May to plant the bulk of his seedlings.

Of all the produce he grows, Bill said potatoes are his favorite.

He said he plants about five varieties and usually has yield in early July.

“I always liked growing potatoes,” he said. “I don’t know why. I can take my grandson out there and we take the fork and dig them out. It’s like a surprise every time. Every hill is kind of a surprise how many you have and how many big ones you have.”

In addition to potatoes, he grows as many as 78 tomato plants and highly recommends the oxheart variety because of their low acidity. With a quarter acre devoted to his garden the bounty is various and continuous.“Once things start coming in, we virtually eat out of the garden the rest of the summer,” said Bill.

Over the years Bill has learned what works and what doesn’t. Even while working as a minister, Jan said Bill was up as early 6:30 a.m. to get hoeing in before he headed off to the church. Bill has since installed water and electricity to his garden and now has a drip irrigation system, which he says is especially good for the grapes. For the winter, he covers his garden plot with rye grass and tills the rye grass in the fall. “It’s really good organic matter and then in the spring it will give the soil a lot of humus,” he said.

His advice to those starting out is to start small and seek help from veterans. “I learned if you take a hoe to the garden an hour a day, you stay on top of the weeds,” said Bill. “Some days I can’t tell you what I did, but I was busy. If you don’t like gardening it can be a chore, but I love it,” he said.

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Combine first 3 ingredients in a food processor, and process until minced. Add the mango and next 5 ingredients (mango through salt); process until smooth. Place mango mixture and fish in a zip-top plastic bag; seal and marinate in refrigerator 20 minutes. Remove fish from bag, reserving marinade. Pour reserved marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Prepare grill or broiler. Place fish on a grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Cook for 4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Serve with mango salsa.

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_____________________________________CITY LIMITS DINER• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •114 1/2 W. Logan • Tecumseh • 517-423-9333 • Open 6 am - 3 pm Daily. Family friendly atmosphere. Breakfast anytime, Greek and American cuisine. Omelets, Greek salads, gyros, coneys, wraps, pancakes._____________________________________COCONUTS GRILLE & BAR• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •4321 US-12 • Tipton • 517-456-NUTS (6887) • Open at 4 pm Tues - Sat. Need a tropical break? Nightly Surf-N-Turf Specials!, Happy Hour 4-5 pm, nightly features, full menu, tropical drinks. _____________________________________COWBOYS GRILL• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •128 W. Chicago • Tecumseh • 517-424-1990 Sun 11-6, Mon - Sat 11-9. Full line of Mexican, speciality salads & sandwiches, 15 oz Cowboy Fresh...Certified Angus beef steak & burgers, ribs, chicken, fish, hoagies_____________________________________COUNTRY HOUSE RESTAURANT• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •8495 N. Adrian Hwy (M-52) • Tecumseh • 517-423-3657 Full Bar, daily specials, carry out, broasted chicken, BBQ ribs, peach cobbler.Open daily, room for parties_____________________________________DAILY GRIND• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •139 W. Chicago • Tecumseh • 517-424-7463 Mon - Sat 7-6. Sandwich shoppe & coffeehouse. A light breakfast menu. Hearty lunches. Gourmet & specialty coffees. A warm atmosphere. www.tecumsehdailygrind.com_____________________________________EVANS STREET STATION• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •110 S. Evans St. • Tecumseh • 517-424-5555 www.evansstreetstation.com. Farm-to-table destination restaurant serving seasonal, modern American fare in a relaxed atmosphere (formerly the city's firehouse). Lunch & dinner, outdoor patio, genuine hospitality, full bar, exhibition kitchen, private event space, catering. Happy Hour 3-6 pm.

____________________________________HATHAWAY HOUSESTABLE RESTAURANTS• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •US 223 • Blissfield • 517-486-2141 • We are the special occasion place - garden patio seating and private parties from 10 - 100. Two great restaurants. Fine dining & fun casual food and drink. www.hathawayhouse.com____________________________________JERRYS PUB• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •650 Egan Hwy • Brooklyn • 517-467-4700 www.jerryspub.com, Outdoor dining on the south shore of Wamplers Lake. Open daily for lunch & dinner. Crabcakes, stuffed mushrooms, reubens, dusted perch, pulled BBQ pork, pizza and much more! Thursday, Friday, Saturday Entertainment.____________________________________NEW CHINA BUFFET• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •1207 W. Chicago • 517-423-6666 & 517-424-6620 In Tecumseh Commons Plaza across from McDonalds. Tue - Thur 10 am - 10 pm, Fri & Sat 10:30 am - 11 pm, Sun 11 am - 10 pm. Dine-in or take-out. Buffet or menu dining. Lunch specials & health dishes. Cantonese & Szechuan specialties. Senior citizen discount. ____________________________________SAL’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT& PIZZERIA• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •1400 W. Chicago Blvd • Tecumseh • 517-423-6688 Authentic Italian cooking, award winning pizza, family prices, full bar & new banquet room. Catering for any occasion.____________________________________VFW - TECUMSEH POST #4187• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •427 N. Evans • Tecumseh • 517-423-2260 • Mon - Sat 10 am - 9 pm, Sun Noon- 9 pm. Wednesday - Burger Night, Friday - Taco Night.Public welcome.

Carribbean Tilapia with Mango Salsa

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By Rebecca Peach

a summertradition

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Pictured top row, far left and far right are reunion coordinators Jan & Bob Salsberry

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Local residents Bob and Jan Salsberry have perfected the art of hosting a fun, laughter-filled family reunion. “We have two reunions every year with our families,” Jan stated, “One with Bob’s family and with one on my side, the Newell family.” Bob and Jan’s children and grandchildren unite together with Jan’s three sisters, their brother and each of their families, and spend days together en masse with Jan’s mother, Dorothy Newell of Lebanon, Ohio. Jan explained, “We enjoy spending time together as a family.” In the past the group has rented cottages at the lake together or traveled to different vacation destinations for weekends or longer trips. When planning last year’s August reunion, Jan suggested Tecumseh as the site for the week-long reunion and her family readily agreed.

Bob and Jan Salsberry moved to Tecumseh five years ago. Jan’s siblings were eager to explore the area in southeast Michigan that the couple had spoken so highly about. “There’s really so much for people of all ages to see and do in the Tecumseh area,” Jan explained. “We used our home as center or headquarters, split into smaller groups during the day for activities, then we came together for the evening meal."

Jan designed a T-shirt printed with Camp Tecumseh and a big mosquito on the front with each person’s hometown printed on the back. The family members came from Texas, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and from southeast Michigan. When Jan’s siblings, their families and even some of family dogs arrived in town, “Camp Tecumseh” officially opened for the week.

Visiting family members found accommodations in Tecumseh and a few stayed at the Salsberry home. Having spent past vacations together, the Newell siblings knew not to try to spend every minute in a large group, but to schedule a few diverse activities each day, allowing each to participate in activities of their choice. Horseback riding, Hidden Lake Gardens tours, swimming and boating at the lake, Tecumseh’s Pet Parade, and shopping at Tecumseh’s Market Days are just a few of the activities

the 34 family members found to do over the five-day reunion last August.

Breakfast and lunch were “on your own” with all coming together for dinner and evening activities at the Salsberry’s home. “We had a theme for each night’s dinner meal.” Jan’s sister, Judy Eaton of South Bend, IN, explained, “Mexican Night, Team Dallas made dinner, another was Men’s Night to cook, and Teens Night. It’s hard to describe the good feeling just being together gives us. We laugh a lot and have fun.” Evenings were a time to relax together and work on arts and crafts, play board games, or compete in the cannonball dive competition in the backyard pool. One evening the ladies learned the art of scrapbooking, making a scrapbook that they gave to Grandma Newell.

Sometimes the hardest group to keep happy on a vacation is the teenagers. This wasn’t an issue at the Newell Reunion. Jan and Bob’s teenaged grandchildren enjoyed the reunion as much as their grandparents. “When the family gets together for just the day, we tend to stick with just the kids who are our age,” said MacKenzie Salsberry, Bob and Jan’s granddaughter from Chicago. “During longer visits, we have time to visit with everyone and you get to know them.” Her cousin Conner Salsberry of Rochester Hills, Michigan, agreed, “We liked the horseback riding and are looking forward to the putt-putt competition” he said. “It’s fun doing things together, but it’s also nice just to be with everyone.”

One of the activities on the Camp Tecumseh to do list, was assisting with a community service project at Tecumseh’s Brookside Cemetery. Jan Salsberry is a regular volunteer working on a Brookside Cemetery project, the re-plotting and verifying of information on pre-1945 burials in the older sections. Confirmed accurate data is collected from each grave, compared

with the written records, and then entered into the computer system.

“My family members truly enjoyed working at Brookside. They felt it was time well spent on a very worthwhile project.” A few of Jan’s family members have returned to Tecumseh since last summer to help Jan with the on-going project at Brookside. “Months later the kids, teenagers and young adults still mention the project and how glad they were to have helped,” Jan said. “They feel it was a very special time spent together. They learned a little Tecumseh history and helped move the project forward.”

Playing, working, having fun together, and creating new memories, the Newell Reunion members enjoyed their “Camp Tecumseh” adventure. Dorothy Newell, Jan’s mother is delighted that her family members come together each summer. “It’s wonderful,” the 94-year-old matriarch said while holding her great-grandson on her lap, “to be able to have everyone together. This is the best!” Dorothy said the reunions were her favorite time of year and commented, “It is a very happy time for all of us.” Dorothy was holding little Sam, the youngest member of the family; it was hard to tell which one had the biggest smile.

The long sunlit days of summer seem to give us a few extra hours to enjoy life a little more, affording us time to gather with friends and family. Don’t let this summer pass without enjoying a gathering with your family, classmates, old friends, or neighbors. If you don’t have a reunion scheduled, pick a date, make plans, keep it simple, or make it a grand adventure. Either way, a reunion can be an enjoyable way to spend a summer day.

EUNION IS DEFINED AS A GATHERING OF THOSE SEPARATED, A REJOINING OF THOSE THAT HAVE BEEN APART, BY DISTANCE OR JUST A LENGTH OF TIME. REUNIONS CAN BE WITH CLASSMATES

WHO HAVEN’T BEEN IN TOUCH FOR DECADES, WITH OLD FRIENDS WHO LIVE CLOSE BY BUT RARELY GET TOGETHER BECAUSE OF THE DEMANDS OF DAILY LIFE, OR NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORS WHO’VE MOVED MILES APART. IT’S ABOUT CATCHING UP WITH EACH OTHER, AND SHARING THE JOYS AND CELEBRATIONS OF YOUR DAILY LIVES. IT’S A WONDERFUL WAY TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE PASSING OF TIME, A CHANCE TO LOOK BACK AND ALSO AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT EACH OTHER'S DREAMS FOR THE FUTURE.

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Tecumseh has had two cemeteries since its founding in 1824. The early settlers cemetery was located in what is now Elliott Park. In 1853, Tecumseh’s Brookside Cemetery on N. Union Street was opened. The original 288 graves in the old cemetery were carefully moved to Brookside. Brookside is operated by the City of Tecumseh, with Dan Righter serving as cemetery superintendent. The cemetery is basically divided into what is referred to as the old section and the new section, which opened in 1956.

The Brookside Cemetery project is the re-plotting and verifying of information on all pre-1945 graves in the older section. Data is collected on each grave, confirmed and rechecked. Each plot will be re-assigned a new number to correspond with current mapping standards. Then the data is entered into the computer system where it can be retrieved easily for those seeking information.

Righter explained that information on all interments from 1956 forward and all in the new section are already on computer and he can easily access the data. “Every day we receive requests for information on someone buried or possibly buried in Brookside,” Righter said. “If the information is not in the computer, we have to go back and search the old hand-written books.” The goal is to have accurate detailed information on every grave in the cemetery accessible on the computer system.

Each plot in Brookside was originally marked with a lot marker with lot number identifying the plot. Written cemetery records corresponding to that number included who was buried in the lot, their date of death, possibly the cause of death, and other information. This information is contained in ledger books, many of which are becoming brittle and in danger of becoming damaged due to handling.

Righter explained why the information from the

books couldn’t just be copied and entered into the computer. “That would make life very easy,” Righter said, “but we have to be 100 percent precise, no room for errors.” He explained that it’s not that information was recorded incorrectly, but the actual recording process has changed from the beginning until now. Prior to 1946, in Brookside and most other cemeteries, section plots were only numbered when they were used for burials. The numbering system did not follow a pattern and a map system was not utilized. Since the new section was opened in 1956, a mapping system of cemetery sections has been used, with each plot having a pre-designated number, thus an orderly grid.

The information in the record book is correct, and the grave markers are correct, but by looking at the record book and then an actual map of the cemetery, the numbered plots are out of order, so you would have to actually walk into the cemetery to locate or ID each plot on a map. To be able to record grave plot information in the computer program, each section must be assigned a mapped number. Thus, the old section of Brookside must be mapped to follow the current system of identifying plots on a map.

The project entails field work, where volunteers and/or cemetery workers rope off a section of the cemetery and draw on paper everything in the section. Using tappers they begin searching in the ground for each grave marker in the section. When the marker is located, the number is recorded, if there is a headstone the information is recorded to correspond with the grave marker. The information and location is noted on the map. Every inch of a section is covered and recorded. Collected data is then compared to the original written records and verified as accurate. In some cases discrepancies are found, then it’s back to the section to find out what is wrong or what is missing.

“It’s truly like putting together a jig saw puzzle” Dan Righter commented. Field work comes to a halt during the winter months, but work continues with record searching and data input into the computer system. All information from the headstone and the original written records book will be entered into the computer system. Military service information or insignias found on the headstone will be included. In the past, military information was not always put in the record books. Righter stated, “It’s a monumental task.” The project has been on-going for four years and is years away from completion. “We are about half way completed with this project,” he said.Jan Salsberry, is often joined by dedicated volunteers John Waltman and Gary Thompson, who also work on the Brookside Cemetery project. Jan said, “It’s a slow process, but we know we will have accurate information.”

Contact Dan Righter at 423-3632 if interested in becoming a trained volunteer for Tecumseh Brookside Cemetery.

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Jan Salsberry was searching for a community project for her family to

work on during their Tecumseh family reunion. Jan began asking local friends

for ideas. One suggested the Brookside Cemetery project. She laughed, thinking it might be an odd family project, but decided

to investigate. Jan discovered an important project that was in

need of assistance. Jan helped out one time and quickly became a

dedicated volunteer at Tecumseh’s Brookside Cemetery.

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Long before he donated more than $40 million to pay for 1,679 new library buildings in communities large and small across America, philanthropist Andrew Carnegie spent his youth in Scotland listening to men read aloud and discuss books borrowed from the Tradesmen’s Subscription Library that his father, a weaver, helped create.

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When the age of industrialization forced his father out of business, the family immigrated to Allegheny, a suburb of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and young Andrew quickly went to work in a textile factory, then became a messenger boy for a telegraph company.

It was in this capacity he was introduced to Col. James Anderson who opened a personal library on Saturdays to young workers who wished to borrow books. Carnegie used the library, but was later restricted. At that time he resolved that if he ever were to be wealthy, he would make similar opportunities available to other poor workers.

Carnegie went on to earn his fortune through holdings with the Pennsylvania Railroad, and later created the Carnegie Steel Company, which he sold in 1901 for $250 million. When he retired, he devoted the rest of his life to philanthropy. Prior to his retirement, Carnegie had written a famous essay entitled, “The Gospel of Wealth,” in which he stated that "wealthy men should live without extravagance, provide moderately for the dependents, and distribute the rest of their riches to benefit the welfare and happiness of the

common man — with the consideration to help only those who would help themselves.”

His second essay, “The Best Fields for Philanthropy,” listed libraries as being among seven fields to which the wealthy should donate. When Andrew Carnegie died in 1919 at age 84, he had given nearly one-fourth of his life to causes in which he believed, with gifts to charities totaling nearly $350 million, or almost 90 percent of his fortune.

When a community applied for grant money to fund a Carnegie library, conditions included the municipality owning the site and maintenance pledges. When some communities submitted expensive designs, control over designs became a component, requiring grant recipients to submit plans first. Carnegie’s Secretary, James Bertram, wrote a book entitled “Notes on Library Buildings,” which reflected the thinking of leading

architects of libraries and contained minimum standards and six model floor plans. The most commonly adopted plans called for a main floor with an adult reading area on one side, a children’s area on the other, and the librarian’s desk between the two. Bertram wanted usable, practical libraries, not elaborate “Greek Temples.”

Because of the book and its standards, many of the libraries looked similar with high ceilings and second level public areas and spacious interior rooms. A large majority of the existing Carnegie libraries are brick, since they were meant to be permanent public buildings.

The state of Michigan received 61 Carnegie libraries. The Tecumseh Library District, which was later housed in the Carnegie structure, has its roots in 1836 when the Tecumseh Lyceum, a group of private citizens, shared a collection of books, according to Waymarking.com, an Internet site. In 1885, a semi-private subscription library was formed.

This library later merged with the Tecumseh School Library in 1895 and that is how the library came to be administered by the school district. The school district applied for and received a $10,000 Carnegie grant in 1903, and

SAVE TECUMSEH’SCARNEGIE!The stately Carnegie Library has proudly

stood watch over Chicago Boulevard

since 1904 beckoning countless

families through its doors. To ensure

this timeless building will

witness the next hundred

years, innovative individuals

have converged to purchase,

renovate and reuse the

Tecumseh Carnegie Library

building as a Welcome Center

for the Tecumseh Area.

Please help ensure future generations can enjoy the Carnegie building.

Contributions should be made to the Lenawee Community Foundation and sent to:

Tecumseh CarnegiePreservation LeagueP.O. Box 8Tecumseh, MI 49286 For additional information contact:Dick Johnson at 517-403-0113 or djohnson@evansstreetstation.comor visit www.tecumsehcarnegie.org

the red brick building with sandstone trim was built on land at 304 West Chicago Blvd., Tecumseh, donated by Benjamin Baxter. This library was dedicated on February 10, 1905.

The Carnegie building housed the library until the present facility was built in 1962 on Ottawa Street, then held administrative offices for Tecumseh Public Schools until the school moved its offices to the former Tecumseh Middle School. Local attorney Gary Baldwin then purchased the structure in 2002, and it sat vacant for a few years.

Early in April, 2010, a newly formed Tecumseh Carnegie Preservation League (TCPL) signed a purchase agreement for the historic building with a land contract for $110,000. A community-driven fundraising campaign is now underway to restore the building. Tecumseh City Manager Kevin Welch, who is heading up the fundraising campaign, said at least half of the $710,000 project would be needed within two years.

“This is going to take a lot of work,” he said. “The building needs to be a community entrusted project. We all need to be prepared to support it.” The project start was made possible through a $30,000 grant from the Community Fund Foundation.

Tentative plans include using the building as a Tecumseh welcome center, drawing on the structure’s existence as a long-time landmark in the downtown area.

The TCPL breaks down estimated costs for restoration to include: $110,000 for purchase; $96,907 to restore and stabilize the building; $244,569 to complete exterior work; and $259,771 for interior work to accommodate tenants, restore architectural details and provide barrier free access.

“We want to make it self-sustaining,” said Richard Johnson, who chairs the TCPL and also owns Evans Street Station and serves as a city council member. “We are tremendously excited.”

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After the first flush of summer vacation freedom has worn off, the rest of the summer can look like a long stretch of boredom for some, that is, those of us who are lucky enough to find the time to be bored—like our kids.Not to fear. . .

there is a wide range of summer activities that you didn’t need to register for in June in order to reserve a place in the fun now. Just in the immediate area there there there there there are inexpensiveinexpensiveinexpensiveinexpensiveinexpensiveinexpensiveinexpensiveinexpensiveinexpensiveinexpensiveinexpensiveinexpensiveinexpensiveinexpensiveinexpensiveinexpensiveinexpensiveinexpensiveinexpensiveinexpensive classes to take that are a short bike ride away for older students.

At Morgan Valley Farms Valley Farms Valley (1300 E. Monroe Rd.M-50, 517.423.7858, e-mail morganvalleylori@aol.com, www.morganvalleyfarm.com), your student your student your may immerse him or herself or herself orin horse learning and lore as deeply as he or she or she or cares to go. Thereis basic instruction from experienced trainers and more advancedclasses for the for the for more accomplished riders.

One of the of the of biggest attractions at Morgan Valley is the overnightcamp program. This camp is available to riders five years old andup. Three brand-new “bunkhouses”(pictured above) have been builtclose to the camp’s riding arena and in-ground swimming pool. Thecabins are well-appointed and may accommodate five, including acamp instructor/counselor, and are furnished with bunks, indoor¾ bathroom, kitchenette, TV, and screened in porch. All meals areprovided for the for the for overnight programs, which run for five for five for days.

The next sessions available for five-day for five-day for overnight camps are July19-23, Aug. 2-6, and Aug. 9-13.

OfOfOfOf courseOf courseOf many young riders prefer to prefer to prefer come for day for day for camp. Daycamperscamperscamperscampers join the classes of the of the of overnighters and also receive themealsmeals and and camp camp camp camp T-shirts, T-shirts, but go home when the lessons are over. Daycampercampercamper classes classescamper classescamper are are 2 ½ hours hours and do not come with the campfiresandand evening evening rides. rides. rides. rides.

Cabins are year-round year-round with heat for the for the for chilly months and MorganValleyValley welcomes welcomes adult adult adult adult groups groups booked booked booked booked booked in advance for any for any for season.

By Deane Erts

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For moreFor moreFor formal instruction, instruction, Wolf Wolf Wolf Wolf Wolf Wolf Creek Creek Wolf Creek Wolf Wolf Creek Wolf conducts conducts conducts Creek conducts Creek Creek conducts Creek five-day sessions five-day sessions five-day through the summer. July’ssessions are the 12th through the 16th and 19th through the 23rd with three more sessions availablein August. Riders may opt may opt may for opt for opt full-day for full-day for lessons full-day lessons full-day or half-day or half-day or sessions. half-day sessions. half-day Sessions, half or half or half full or full or day, arefilled with riding instruction, riding instruction, riding horsemanship classes, demonstrations, game, arts and crafts, andmore.

Wolf CreekWolf CreekWolf also Creek also Creek offers pony birthday pony birthday pony parties birthday parties birthday that include that include that two ponies for two for two for hours for 12 for 12 forchildren, plus birthday cake. birthday cake. birthday Helmets are provided and the clubhouse has all the features of home, of home, ofincluding aincluding aincluding kitchen. a kitchen. a

One of the of the of biggest drawbacks to three months of summer of summer of vacation, summer vacation, summer as far as far as farteachers and parents are concerned, is what some educators refer to refer to refer as “academicerosion.” Even the brightest students, whether elementary whether elementary whether or secondary, or secondary, orexperience some slippage in the skills that they worked so hard to master during master during masterthe previous school year, if those if those if skills are not used for an for an for extended period.

Sylvan Learning Center (3245 N. Adrian Hwy., 517.265.4900, http://tutoring.sylvanlearning.com/index.cfm) is a place for students for students for to keep theirlearning momentum going through the summer or summer or summer to or to or get up to speed in a subjectthat was proving difficult before school ended.

The local Sylvan Learning Center is Center is Center directed by Connie LaVoy and staffed byabout 20 teachers, many of whom of whom of were or are or are or in local schools. Just about everysubject is offered except physical education and music.

LaVoy is quick to point out to parents and students that Sylvan is not asubstitute for school, for school, for but rather a rather a rather supplement for students for students for who want to improvetheir knowledgetheir knowledgetheir in a subject. The curriculum is formulated to the needs of each of each ofstudent through a baseline assessment established before class even begins. Allteachers are certified and spend one-on-one class time with students. Motivationis the key to learning, LaVoy said, and the teachers take the time to establish arapport that sets Sylvan classes apart from a harried teacher facing teacher facing teacher a classroom classroom of30 students.

Summer campsSummer campsSummer are available on subjects that are emphasized during during during during during during the the the theschool year, namely reading and arithmetic. The camp schedules schedules schedules schedules are are are are are are are set set set set set set set set set up up up for forthe convenience of the of the of student and parent with with hours that that range range range range range range range range range from from from from from from from from from from 9 9 9 9 a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. to1 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, Friday, and and 4 4 p.m. p.m. to to 8 8 8 8 8 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. on on on Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday and andThursday.

Another good way to keep kids excited about learning through the summer is to focus on what they want to be when they grow up. This is exactly the angle that the Lenawee Intermediate School District’s summer program is built summer program is built around.

There are camps for students of all ages and some of the high school camps can count toward graduation credits. All Lenawee County students are camps can count toward graduation credits. All Lenawee County students are eligible for the camps, which are nominally priced and generally run for five days. eligible for the camps, which are nominally priced and generally run for five days. Scholarships are available and some camps have already started but most have Scholarships are available and some camps have already started but most have sessions in July and August. Applicants often exceed enrollment capability, so sessions in July and August. Applicants often exceed enrollment capability, so parents are encouraged to enroll students as soon as possible by going online parents are encouraged to enroll students as soon as possible by going online at www.lisd.us or by obtaining entry and scholarship forms at LISD Tech Center, or by obtaining entry and scholarship forms at LISD Tech Center, or by obtaining entry and scholarship forms at LISD Tech Center, or by obtaining entry and scholarship forms at LISD Tech Center, 1372 N. Main Street, Adrian, 517.265.1625.

For the elementary students (2nd and 3rd grades), camps are often named grades), camps are often named according to subject: Fur, Feathers, and Fins is a good example, or Dirt, Worms, according to subject: Fur, Feathers, and Fins is a good example, or Dirt, Worms, and Frogs. A new camp this year is Fizz! Flash! Pop!, which dabbles in science and Frogs. A new camp this year is Fizz! Flash! Pop!, which dabbles in science and chemistry basics.

For the fourth and fifth graders, camps get a little more involved (and For the fourth and fifth graders, camps get a little more involved (and graphic) with camps like Human Grossology; Robots, Rockets, and Racers; and graphic) with camps like Human Grossology; Robots, Rockets, and Racers; and Skyscrapers, Bridges, and Homes.

The subjects fit into what STEM Director Kim Anderson describes as “innovative, inquiry-based programs, which expose students to STEM careers.” STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and medicine. Organizers tried to cram as many careers into the abbreviation as possible but could not cover all the topics. There are camps for many other career paths from journalism to criminal justice in the middle and high schoolcategories.

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Despite deep cuts cuts in state state and and federal federal funding funding caused caused by therecession, the arts arts arts arts are are alive alive and and well well in in Tecumseh, Tecumseh, due due to the effortsof dedicatedof dedicatedof individuals individuals and and institutions institutions that that are are that are that locally locally based. Oneof theof theof newest and and newest and newest most most among among these these homegrown homegrowninstitutions is CommunityCommunityCommunityCommunityCommunityCommunityCommunityCommunityCommunityCommunityCommunityCommunityCommunityCommunityCommunity Tecumseh Tecumseh Tecumseh Tecumseh Tecumseh Tecumseh,, known known by by by its initials, initials,CAT. CAT incorporates incorporates extremely extremely range range of activities activities of activities of activities that thatare entertaining, entertaining, educational, educational, educational, educational, and productive for all for all for ages. ages.

The base of of operations operations of operations of operations operations operations operations for for CAT CAT for CAT for for CAT for is is Tecumseh’s Tecumseh’s newest newest newest newest newest newest city city newest city newestrecreation area: area: area: area: Smith Smith Park Park on on Park on Park Park on Park North North North North Evans Evans Street, with with its itscommodiouscommodiouscommodious meeting meeting meeting meeting place, place, meeting place, meeting the the John John W. Smith Building. Building.Registration for for classes classes for classes for classes classes and and a catalogue catalogue a catalogue a of of class class of class of of class of class class class class offerings offerings are available availableat theat theat Community Community Center, Center, Community Center, Community Tecumseh Tecumseh Tecumseh Tecumseh Tecumseh Tecumseh District District District District Library, Library, District Library, District District Library, District and other otherlocations. Residents Residents who who are are are are feeling feeling the the feeling the feeling feeling the feeling pinch pinch of of current current of current of economic current economic currentcircumstances are are reminded reminded reminded reminded that that children’s children’s children’s that children’s that that children’s that children’s children’s scholarships scholarships are available.

The range of artistic artistic of artistic of artistic artistic expression expression artistic expression artistic offered offered through through classes at CAT at CAT atis truly remarkable, truly remarkable, truly and and one one of the the of the of best best things things best things best about about the about the about courses isthat thethat thethat result of result of result enrollment enrollment of enrollment of is enrollment is enrollment not only only not only not more more only more only knowledge and skillthan when one started but but a but a but personally personally a personally a created created personally created personally work of work of work art, of art, of whetherwearable, suitable for framing, framing, for framing, for framing, framing, or worthy worthy or worthy or of worthy of worthy a of a of place a place a on the mantle,when you finish.

Classes are now in now in now session, session, session, but but but there there but there but but there but there there are many more many more many scheduled tobegin in July and July and July August. August. There There There There There There are two convenient ways convenient ways convenient to enroll:mail the paper application paper application paper in each course catalogue or enroll or enroll or onlinethrough parks & recreation at www.mytecumseh.org at www.mytecumseh.org at (credit www.mytecumseh.org (credit www.mytecumseh.org cards (credit cards (creditaccepted). CAT members receive a $5 a $5 a discount. Membership formsare available in class catalogues.

CAT is affiliated with the City of City of City Tecumseh, of Tecumseh, of but it but it but is it is it not the not the notonly recreationonly recreationonly opportunity offered opportunity offered opportunity by the by the by city. The Parks andRecreation Department conducts Department conducts Department athletic teams, athletic teams, athletic contests, andlessons (including a (including a (including July a July a art July art July camp) art camp) art and these activities are listed inthe 2010 Summer Guide Summer Guide Summer published by the by the by department and department and department availableat theat theat same locations listed above. (Smith Park, 517.423.0000,mytecumseh.org, cat@verizon.net)

Taking Tecumseh’s claim as Art H(e)aven a notch higher, another city-affiliated summer camp is available. Session II of Tecumseh Center for the Arts’ Summer Drama Camp will be in July featuring Tecumseh resident instructor Michelle Messmer, whose resume includes stage productions in Michigan, Chicago, and resident instructor Michelle Messmer, whose resume includes stage productions in Michigan, Chicago, and resident instructor Michelle Messmer, whose resume includes stage productions in Michigan, Chicago, and resident instructor Michelle Messmer, whose resume includes stage productions in Michigan, Chicago, and New York, as well as film appearances with Hilary Swank in New York, as well as film appearances with Hilary Swank in BettyBetty Ann AnnBetty AnnBettyBetty AnnBetty Waters Waters (opening in September) and in (opening in September) and in a Rob Reiner film, Flipped, opening in August., opening in August.

There are two age groups, grades 5 to 7 July 12 to 16 and July 19 to 23 and grades 8 to 12 on the same There are two age groups, grades 5 to 7 July 12 to 16 and July 19 to 23 and grades 8 to 12 on the same dates. Younger students attend from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and older students attend from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.dates. Younger students attend from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and older students attend from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

To register in person, stop by the TCA at 400 N. Maumee St., call TCA at 423.6617 www.thetca.org.To register in person, stop by the TCA at 400 N. Maumee St., call TCA at 423.6617 www.thetca.org.To register in person, stop by the TCA at 400 N. Maumee St., call TCA at 423.6617 www.thetca.org.

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RR4R4RR4RRR4RR4R4R4R4R4R4R4R4R4R4R4R4R4RR4RR4R4R4R4R4RR4R4RR4River Raisin Ragtime ReviewNothing would please the

River Raisin Ragtime Review

more than playing to a sea

of faces at the Tecumseh

Center for the Arts Thursday,

July 22. Not for the money,

this Tecumseh-based musical

ensemble plays practically

at-cost (with reduced-rate

tickets for the hometown

crowd) but rather for the

sheer pleasure of bringing

this unique and historical

genre of music to a local

audience.

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Tecumseh residents and band members William and Laura Pemberton, co-founders of R4, as it has been nicknamed by its national audience, along with the rest of the musicians, like to keep ticket prices manageable so that they can introduce as many people as possible to their sound. William and Laura met in class at the University of Michigan School of Music where William studied the tuba and Laura the piccolo. They have been making beautiful music together ever since.

The Pembertons are not professional musicians in the strictest sense. Their livelihood does not depend on money earned on stage. In fact, of the 15 to 20 musicians that gather to entertain audiences along with the likes of Bobby McFerrin, Smokey Robinson, Harry Connick Jr., Dionne Warwick, and Ann Murray, playing music for a national audience is not the “day job” for any of the R4 members, most of whom hail from the Detroit-Ann Arbor area.

“We like to play for big audiences with a broad spectrum of ages, ideally,” William said. “Our mission is as much educational as it is musical. Many people have a misconception about ragtime that we try to dispel — about it being mostly for an older crowd. We discovered long ago that when young people hear it, they are usually impressed with the energy and upbeat tempo. We also include a little history narrative with the program. Not enough to make it a lecture, but enough to provide a little context to the times in which the music was composed.”

The Review has a very wide national and international fan base, as evidenced by glowing reviews in such prestigious music review publications as Fanfare Magazine and Just Jazz (a magazine published in London, England), both of which applauded R4’s second CD, “Ragtime Detroit! Michigan’s Contribution to America’s Original Music.”

The band has entertained along with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra during the annual The band has entertained along with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra during the annual “Salute to America” Fourth of July concert that typically draws crowds of 40,000 over the course “Salute to America” Fourth of July concert that typically draws crowds of 40,000 over the course of the patriotic celebration. They were also the ensemble of choice for the opening of famed of the patriotic celebration. They were also the ensemble of choice for the opening of famed photographer Annie Leibovitz’s “American Music Exhibition” at the Detroit Institute of Arts, photographer Annie Leibovitz’s “American Music Exhibition” at the Detroit Institute of Arts, which has been another frequent venue.

R4’s first recording, “The Red Back Book: Standard High Class Rags,” is widely credited R4’s first recording, “The Red Back Book: Standard High Class Rags,” is widely credited with a feat of historic musical preservation by recording, for the first time ever, a collection of with a feat of historic musical preservation by recording, for the first time ever, a collection of 15 rags published by Stark Music, of St. Louis, Mo., one of the primary publishers of original 15 rags published by Stark Music, of St. Louis, Mo., one of the primary publishers of original ragtime compositions at the turn of the 20th century. It was the first time that the whole body century. It was the first time that the whole body of work, some of which had been thought lost, was collected in one audio recording.

The venue where R4 performs the most is Greenfield Village in Dearborn, which is appropriate. Visitors to the historic Ford complex are there for history and fun and R4 fills appropriate. Visitors to the historic Ford complex are there for history and fun and R4 fills the bill for both attractions. The Village, located next to Henry Ford Museum, draws an international audience all summer long, but some of the largest crowds are seen for the “Salute to America,” a four-day extravaganza where R4 will be performing for its sixth consecutive time, along with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.

“Ragtime was America’s first indigenous style of music, so it’s perfect for Greenfield Village, where historical preservation is the main attraction,” said William. “We love playing for large audiences because it gives more exposure to our type of music, but we also love playing for smaller gatherings because it is a more personal experience for the audience.

“The first ever ‘Ribs and Ragtime in Tecumseh’ concert has been scheduled primarily to bring the ragtime experience here, again. We included a lot of other activities to go along with the concert to make it fun for families. We hope that the event will give us more name recognition in the community and we have kept the ticket prices low in recognition of our economic times and to bring in a new audience, especially kids.”

For Tecumseh’s personal performance of R4's Ribs & Ragtime on Thursday, July 22, the fun starts at 6 p.m. at the Tecumseh Center for the Arts, 400 North Maumee Street. Randy’s Bar-B-Que will be on hand offering a menu of mouth-watering summertime treats highlighted by Randy’s renowned barbecued ribs, but there will also be an old-time ice cream social for dessert, plus free games with prizes for the kids.

For the older folks, there will be horseshoe pits set up for the occasion. And after the concert, which starts at 7 p.m., there will be a genuine cakewalk, where couples can strut their stuff. Visitors may come for the concert only or enjoy the entire evening’s package.

To go along with the food theme of the event, R4 has put together a play list that includes “Pork and Beans,” “Dill Pickles,” and “Struttin’ with some Barbecue,” among others.

Call theCall theCall TCA at TCA at TCA 517.423.6617 at 517.423.6617 at for 517.423.6617 for 517.423.6617 tickets for tickets for or log or log or on to www.thetca.org. Tickets for the for the for concert are concert are concert $10 for $10 for $10 adults for adults for (over 18) (over 18) (over and only and only and $5 only $5 onlyfor youth.for youth.for Don’t miss Don’t miss Don’t your chance your chance your to spice up a long, hot summer hot summer hot with summer with summersome equally hot equally hot equally ragtime. hot ragtime. hot

Pictured Opposite Top, River Raisin Ragtime Review Band including founders Laura Pemberton (back row, far left) & William Pemberton (front row, far right)

Opposite bottom - the R4 plays at the Detroit Institute of Arts

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SummerYou must know me well by now. I am the ripple on a lake, the silent eyesof the deer you come upon standing stillamong the foliage. I am the soft furon a warm muzzle, the amberfield with ribbons of tire tracksmapping a day’s work done.

Photo by Suzanne Hayes

Photo by Suzanne Hayes

Opposite Top: Late summeron Russell Road

Opposite Bottom: A Milwaukee Road home beckons

Above: Wildlife wades in Red Mill Pond

Left: Raisin Township donkey love

Right: Splashing at"The Pit" in Tecumseh

SummerBy Cristina Trapani-Scott

Photo by Mickey Alvarado

Photo by Brittany Scarborough

And, on the day of rest certainlyearned, I am the music of laughterand the sandy beach dampenedby the gentle lapping of freshwater. I am summer, here,the way you remembered mereturning as I always do to say hello.

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Years ago thousands of people migrated to Southern Michigan in search of new life, and the way many survived was by finding work in factories. A lot of those common folk planted roots in this area with the help of Henry Ford’s inclination to combine industry and agriculture during the early 1940s. A presentation, by historian Dick Esper was hosted by the Tecumseh District Library in early June on B-24 Bombers being mass-produced at Ford’s Willow Run plant in Ypsilanti. The event brought relatives of those workers from miles around to share family stories about the military factory.

ichard “Dick” Feight has a home in Tecumseh but he grew up in Belleville, just south of the Willow Run plant. The 84-year-old can still

recall hearing the roaring engines of B-24 Liberator Bombers coming from the factory as a boy. The sounds of its guns being tested and fired into an embankment still echo in the back of his mind. His father worked at a plant that supplied Willow Run’s electricity and Dick says his uncle was the one who pulled the last bomber off the Willow Run assembly line.

Several others at the meeting had a father, mother, sister or brother who worked at the Ford facility. Charles Pearson came from Adrian, by way of Oklahoma, to see the presentation. His father was recruited as a chemist to relocate to an Adrian plant that made struts for the planes being built at Willow Run. Busloads of people were brought up from out west and the deep, and not so deep, south to work in the Ford factory.

Willow Run employed 80,000 people from 1941-

1945, 61 percent men, 39 percent women. It wasn’t an easy job. Twelve thousand quit in the first 10 days, 34,000 stayed less than three months and 30,000 stayed more than 12 months. They started out at 85 cents an hour and worked 54 hours a week, nine hours a day for six days a week.

Norm Campbell of Clinton remembered his sister, Eleanor, telling him of southerners who’d come to the Willow Run plant straight out of the fields and they’d wind up getting their feet cut up because they didn’t have any shoes on when working. Eleanor was a secretary at the Willow Run plant.

“They all stayed here,” said Norm of the workers remaining after the B-24s stopped being produced. “So you’d better be careful what you say about people from the south because there’s an awful lot of them around.”

Many of the workers who traveled long distances in search of work did remain in Southern Michigan.

“Well, my dad worked in Willow Run and he was one of the people who came up from the south,” a female voice called from the back of the room during

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the lecture. “He was from Dalton, Georgia, and I don’t remember him ever going to work without his shoes. He did like a lot of others and stayed with Kaiser-Fraser.”

After the war the plant was sold to Kaiser-Fraser motors and then to General Motors.In 1942, the federal government built the nation’s second freeway (currently I-94) to move workers and materials

in and out of Willow Run. A year later they constructed an entire village where a good number of Willow Run’s workers would call home. The prefab housing project, called Willow Village, was created to house approximately 3,000 people. Eventually, the sprouting village provided housing for more than 15,000. The village grew to include 30 dormitories, six community buildings, rows and rows of small houses, commercial buildings, police and fire stations, and schools.

There were so many southerners living in Willow Village the area was dubbed “Ypsi-tuckey” by the locals. When business at a brickyard in Olive Hill, Kentucky, dried up in early ’45, Clifford Williams sought out work so he and his wife Iona brought a truckload of kids to Michigan. He too found employment at the Willow Run plant. Some of his children still remain in the area including Donna “Susie” Balog and her sister Sandy Williams, of Tecumseh.

“I have such fond memories of us growing up at Willow Village,” said Donna. “It was wonderful to live in such a big melting pot with folks from all over.”

Donna has a sister, Nancy August, living in Jackson and brothers Claude and Roger Williams and sister Cookie residing in Ypsilanti. Her brother Bert returned back to Olive Hill, Kentucky.

Bob Barnsdale came from Saline to attend the library meeting. Bob was born downriver in Trenton and graduated from Dundee High School in 1943. His mother worked at Willow Run, beginning the summer of ‘42, as a tool crib attendant.

“I was only 17 and I had a job there one week before I graduated,” said Bob. He worked at Willow Run for five months putting together spare part packages for planes

in service before quitting to go to college. One month later he was drafted into the Navy. He ended up in the Philippines and he and a few others had to get from one spot to another so they hitched a ride on, you guessed it, a B-24 bomber. They all climbed through the large plane’s Bombay doors and were treated with a ride to remember.

“As we were circling around, someone says, ‘He can’t get the flaps down,’” Bob reflected. “The runway at Tacloban ran one way. There was a mountain at one end and the sea at the other. That’s how I got indoctrinated on a B-24.”

As the presentation ended the memories of those huge B-24s faded away as did the memory of the sounds of the bombers flying over the area some 70-plus years ago. Dick Feight could still remember the sound of the planes clearly in his head and looked to the sky as he left the building and pointed to one only he could see.

“I enjoy talking about them even though they are gone,” he said. “Those bombers were a big part of my life.”

Dick said he actually chatted with Henry Ford while sitting on a running board as a kid. Ford was always interested in agriculture and that’s how Dick came to meet him. He was just a boy tending to a garden. But it wasn’t just any ol’ garden. It was one of a hundred Ford gardens created by school kids and Dick took pride in seeing his was tended to proper. He’d pedal his bike out to the small plot as often as possible when he got out of school and put his hands and tools to work in the dirt. His labor of love paid off and he won a prize for having the best-looking Ford garden in Belleville.

“I worked like a dog on my garden,” Dick said with a bit of pride still remaining. “And I got a dollar for having the cleanest garden. I was so proud of that. The only thing I didn’t do, I didn’t save that dollar. That is the sad, sad part of it.”

But Dick smiled when telling of how Henry pulled a shoe off during their conversation to get at a pebble and saw a hole in his sock.

“He said he was going to have to have his wife darn it. I had to ask my mom what he meant,” said Dick with a grin wide as a B-24.

Clockwise from left

B-24 bombers wait on the Willow Run runway for a break in the weather in February of 1944 so they can be flown

out.

Willow Run Village consisted of over 3,000 units and served as the temporary housing for the bomber plant

employees and their families.

The last bomber rolled off the line June 25, 1945. The plane was to be christened "The Henry Ford," but Ford

asked that his name be taken off and the plane be named after the workers who built it. Here it's being

autographed by the last remaining workers at Willow Run.

Thank you to the Ypsilanti HistoricalSociety for photographs. Visit them at

www.ypsilantihistoricalsociety.org for a greatcollection of Willow Run memorabilia.

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Bluebell was abandoned by her owner in a home without heat, food or water. Neighbors notified police officials because of the smell coming from the home and Bluebell was found inside along with another dog. Although she is a mature dog, Bluebell does still have a high energy level so she would do best in an active home with an owner willing to take her on long walks. She is housebroken and gets along with most other dogs, and she could adjust nicely to a home with dog-friendly cats.

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attachedattached to him because he's sucha lovebug and behaves so nicely. He responds easily to basic commands, walks nicely on a leash, and he's even housebroken. Charlie would be a good choice for a family with older children but does not interact well with other animals, and will do best as the only pet in your household.

Oreo is an energetic guy who looks like a smaller version of a Newfoundland. He will

need regular brushing, long walks and play with him so he doesn't become bored and

destructive. Good with school-aged children and other dogs. He responded well to cats here at the shelter, but has never lived with

them. Oreo is housebroken and previously was kept inside the home most of the time.

MilesMilesMale DomesticMale DomesticMale Longhair/Mix Domestic Longhair/Mix Domestic5 years5 years5 3 years 3 years months

Miles was recently returned to LHS when his new owners developed allergies to him. He has been outdoors for the last few months but we think he could easily adjust to living inside again. This guy is already housebroken and neutered, however he will need frequent brushing to keep his long hair free of mats. Miles never lived with other pets so he may do best in a home where he is the only animal. He did live with children and we were told he does great with them.

MayaFemale DomesticFemale DomesticFemale Shorthair/Mix Domestic Shorthair/Mix Domestic2 years2 years2 4 years 4 years months 4 months 4

Maya and her kittens were confiscated from a home with poor conditions along with a number of other cats. You would never know this sweet cat was infested with fleas and in terrible condition if you look at her now! Maya is litter trained and previously lived indoors. She does well with other cats and would be a great choice for a family pet.

MishaFemale DomesticFemale DomesticFemale Shorthair/Mix Domestic Shorthair/Mix Domestic10 years10 years10 1 years 1 years month

Misha was surrendered to LHS after she was found as a stray by a woman who couldn't keep her. She's a mature cat but she has great manners and loves any kind of attention she can get. We think she'd adjust easily to other pets and children, and to top it off she's even spayed and housebroken. She'd love to live out the rest of her years cuddled on your lap!

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ommunities have grown up around collections, some more well-known than others. One little known community that has sprung up around a not often thought of functional, yet decorative, collectible is the National Toothpick Holders Society. Lorraine Holt, who is most closely associated with Tecumseh

Insurance Agency in these parts, is an avid toothpick holder collector. She doesn’t just collect any toothpick holder, however. She collects Victorian silverplated figural toothpick holders.

Holt’s collecting bug started after a friend gave her a little china toothpick holder that had belonged to that friend’s grandmother.

“I thought that was something little that I could fill a cabinet with. That’s how it started,” said Holt.

Her transition from collecting china to metal came more from practicality than from preference. “I’m like a bull in a China shop,” she said.

Not long after she began collecting the toothpick holders, a friend found an article in the newspaper about a toothpick holder collectors club. That was her introduction to the National Toothpick Holders Society and their national convention. “So, I went to a convention. Once you meet people who collect what you do, it gets you hooked,” said Holt.

She currently has 900 toothpick holders that fill four cabinets in her home. Each are highly detailed figures with various shaped holders. She purchases them in varying conditions and has many of them restored. A large number of Holt’s pieces have appeared in books published for the conventions, which change location each year. She hosted the 1997 national convention held in Toledo.

“The thing I love best about collecting is the friends I meet,” she said.

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ocal resident and contractor Jeff Lee has upwards of 250 trains. He primarily collects old Marx tinplate trains as well as some others, but Marx trains are what drew him to the hobby.

Marx acquired the rights to the Joy Line train sets made by Girard Model Works in 1934 when it purchased Girard Model Works. The company was committed to making affordable model trains.

It was his father Don’s boyhood set that got Lee started in train collecting. He said his father was given a Marx train in 1938 when he was 11 years old. His father passed away from cancer in his 60s, so the train remains a sentimental piece for Lee.

“To a collector it’s not worth a lot because it’s used and there’s rust, but to me it’s priceless because it was my father’s,” he said, adding that it still runs and he pulls it out at Christmas time.

In addition to the start his father gave him, another key figure in

or Chuck Gehrke, collecting postcards came out of following his wife to antique stores. “I’d go with her and I’m not interested in the furniture or clothes in antique stores,” he said, but he noticed entire sections of old post cards. A Detroit native and University of Michigan Medical School graduate,

he noticed vast collections of old postcards of familiar Detroit and Ann Arbor haunts. His collection includes the original brick buildings that stood where the expansive

University of Michigan Health System stands. He has early postcards of Ferry Field, the precursor to Michigan Stadium. In addition, he’s got various Detroit hospitals and churches as well as Belle Isle in more vibrant days. Many of the postcards date back to the 1910s. Not only do the postcards give a pictorial history of Michigan and places he and his wife have traveled, but the handwritten notes on many of the cards add a personal touch. Also among his collection is a postcard of the Tuller Hotel with an itinerary for U.S. President William Howard Taft’s visit to Detroit.

He’s catalogued his cards and keeps them in archival envelopes in photo albums. Each page is a crisp portal into the history of Southeast Michigan, which seems like a natural fit for a man who is getting a master’s degree in history. He doesn’t keep duplicates, so each postcard depicts unique places or unique angles of some of the same places.

“When I started it was easy. Now it means going through a couple hundred cards to find one that I don’t have. It’s challenging. You have to be a collector at heart,” Gerhke said.

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his life kept the train momentum going. Lee’s dear friend Earl Shaffer enjoyed Lee’s train collecting and Lee said they bonded immediately over toy trains. Lee has been collecting trains now for more than 20 years and he does regularly attend shows. He said what draws him most to the trains he buys are the stories behind many of them.

“They are all tied to memories,” he said. “I find that most train people are really great people and I love being around them.”

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ecumseh resident Lisa Hand’s collection of lapel pins has become somewhat of a unique journal of the places she’s been and the places

family and friends have been. Each colorful coin-sized work of art triggers a memory of some sort for her. She’s collected pins from as far away as Germany to as close to home as the Tecumseh Products where her father worked for many years. Hand said she tries to get pins that have the city and state named so she knows where they came from. For many, she can tell you exactly where they came from and why she got the pin.

“I always try to find something when I go somewhere. You can only have so many T-shirts. I figure these don’t take up much room,” Hand said.

She has pins from bands she saw in concert, some who are no longer in existence. During a visit to New York she got pins from

the Today Show and Today Show and Today Show Dateline, though she’d only gone to New York because she’d receive free tickets to the Rosie O’Donnell Show. She visited the Eisenhower Farm in Gettysburg, Penn., and picked up a pin there. She tries to get one from each Olympic games. She has one from a riverboat in New Orleans that no

longer is there. Hand has pins from the seven Relay For Life events she participated in. She even has pins from various racecar drivers and a classic ABC Wide World of Sports pin.

She’s been collecting the pins since she was 18 years old when she moved to Florida.

“There they had all these flea markets,” said Hand. “That's when I started collecting pins from all 50 states and it escalated from there.”

She has since amassed 776 pins that she keeps in two frames specially designed with soft backing for collections like hers. She’s working on filling a third frame.

ou could say that friends, family and entertaining are all reasons for retired teacher and Tecumseh author Charmaine Stangl’s collection of antique white ironstone dinnerware that fills her cabinet in her dining room. As beautiful as the pieces look in the

hutches in her home, they are even more beautiful accenting a good meal. “I try to find pieces that are useful,” Stangl said. “I love the idea that

something is beautiful and useful.”She began collecting blue and white Willow Pattern pieces nearly 30

years ago. She has since set aside that collection and now looks for the white ironstone. For her, it’s about finding pieces in unexpected places, though she

said it’s getting more difficult to find white ironstone because of its popularity. Stangl, however, knows how to spot the stamping and the sheen.

While the pieces are collectibles now, they were common everyday dishes back in the 1700 and 1800s. Stangl said that they were made to be extremely durable and usable.

“Then much more delicate fine china became what people wanted to use and white ironstone went out of fashion. Now if you want to collect really beautiful pieces it’s really expensive,” she said.

Stangl prefers to find good deals on pieces and she doesn’t mind finding pieces that have flaws in them. She finds character in those pieces.

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Even in winter, it provides a picturesque winter scene. Even in winter, it provides a picturesque winter scene. Even in winter, it provides a picturesque winter scene. Even in winter, it provides a picturesque winter scene. Even in winter, it provides a picturesque winter scene.

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“The times they are a changin,’ as singer-songwriter Bob Dylan first sang in the 1960s, and people — and organizations — need to change with the times in order to be responsive and useful. Tecumseh District Library (TDL) officials recently decided that their facility needed to become more current to better meet the needs of its patrons and in January launched an $800,000 renovation project.

The project is being funded with interest earned from the library’s endowment fund and by donations. TDL Director Gayle Hazelbaker said the strategic plan and the community survey are providing the impetus for the upgrade. While using voter-approved millage to pay bills and keep the library operating, the TDL board put money aside toward future upgrades and renovations.

“I liken this to owning a house,” board treasurer Nancy Smith said. “When we inherited the building in 2003, we knew we would need to do some things, so we did like prudent homeowners would do.”

The building housing the library was constructed, with generous support from the Herrick family, in 1962 — long before anyone knew that patrons would be seeking out computers to help them find

jobs, Wi-Fi connections to check Internet sites, and before places like the library would become like mini-cafes where people would want to gather to plug-in, power-up and network.

Making the Tecumseh District Library a modern place where the community can meet and interact was a key component of the library’s 2008-13 strategic plan, and one of the motivations for the library board’s decision to renovate the facility. Hazelbaker said the renovations would result in more public-access computers and more room for people to use their personal laptop computers. Once the work is completed, 14 computer stations will be available in the adult services area. Four more will be in the area set aside for teenagers.

There will be sofas and easy chairs in a cozy room near a fireplace fronted by limestone and slate.

“I think it’s neat that they were able to use the limestone that repeats from the top of our building, bringing the architecture from the outside to the inside,” said Hazelbaker, who recently marked her sixth anniversary as TDL director, having been hired just after the facility became a district library following a period when many feared it would close after the school district relinquished control.

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Tecumseh District Library's renovation nears completion

“Looking back, everybody says we’re making great strides,” said Hazelbaker. “Looking back, everybody says we’re making great strides,” said Hazelbaker. Improvements also include a completed children’s room, with brightly painted Improvements also include a completed children’s room, with brightly painted

walls and a unique window that lets in a lot of light. It is now where Children’s walls and a unique window that lets in a lot of light. It is now where Children’s Librarian Mary Beth Reasoner conducts story times and special events.

A new historical room is flanked with two large columns, drawing on the city’s A new historical room is flanked with two large columns, drawing on the city’s historical influences. Hazelbaker said she likes the contrast and noted that historical influences. Hazelbaker said she likes the contrast and noted that the stately entryway reflects an appreciation for the old and new, a lot like the the stately entryway reflects an appreciation for the old and new, a lot like the historical flavor of the community. Patrons also will be able to obtain coffee and historical flavor of the community. Patrons also will be able to obtain coffee and other beverages from a small vending area.

The new Herrick Memorial Garden, also has been landscaped in front of The new Herrick Memorial Garden, also has been landscaped in front of the library with benches for outdoor seating and some attractive lampposts the library with benches for outdoor seating and some attractive lampposts providing decorative lighting.

Kriegoff-Lenawee Construction Management has handled the construction, Kriegoff-Lenawee Construction Management has handled the construction, with Library Design Associates, Inc., managing the interior furnishings. Hazelbaker said that the companies have made the project “as painless as Hazelbaker said that the companies have made the project “as painless as possible,” and library staff cannot thank them enough.

The Tecumseh District Library will be announcing a public open house or The Tecumseh District Library will be announcing a public open house or special event to celebrate the completion of the project toward the end of the special event to celebrate the completion of the project toward the end of the summer.

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O N G O I N G E V E N T S•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Tecumseh Farmers' MarketSaturday Mornings 9-1 Downtown on West Chicago Blvd. Fresh local produce & herbs, flowers, pies, pottery and more! Thursday Eves 4-7pm. Downtown on East Chicago Blvd. Organic produce & baked goods. 517.424.6003, www.downtowntecumseh.com

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••"Third Thursday Light Up The Night" Downtown Shopping Third Thursday July 15 & August 19 6-8 pm. Tecumseh Central Business Association's downtown monthly shopping event! There's a new theme each month - great bargains and lots of fun. Come meet the merchants!

Classic Car Show Series Show Series ShowFree Event. July 15 & August 19. In conjuction with "Third Thursday - Light Up The Night." Held in UBT parking lot downtown Tecumseh. No registration fees. Plaques awarded. Food vendor on site.

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Music in the Park Afterglows 3rd Thurs of the month. Join us after the show for Happy Hour specials to meet the musicians! Evans Street Station, 110 S. Evans St., Tecumseh, Info 517.424.5555 www.evansstreetstation.com.

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Gazebo Concerts Wurster Park, Manchester. Thursday evenings, 7:30 pm, June 17 – August 12. If it rains, the concert will be in the Emanuel Church Hall. 734.428.0159.www.48158.com

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Canoe and Kayak RentalsTecumseh Parks and Recreation Department. Cost varies with length of rental time plus $50 damage deposit. Info 517.423.5602.

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Murder Mystery Dinner TrainEvery Saturday Night, 7-10 pm. Train Boards 60 minutes prior to departure! A madcap Murder Mystery unfolds table side while you enjoy a 5-course meal! Reservations. 301 E. Adrian St., (US-223), Blissfield, MI. 1-888-467-2451

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Tecumseh Trade Center & Flea MarketOpen every weekend 9 am – 5 pm, rain or shine through the last weekend in October.Truck-loads of furniture, jewelry, coins, antiques, crystal, glass-ware, Toys, Avon, Tools, Guns, Knives, Hand Made Candles, Arts & Crafts and much, much more. Food available.

J U N EJune 30 •••••••••••••••••••••••••Eclipse Movie Premiere OpeningA Girl’s Night Out Cocktail Party - Team Edward or Team Jacob? Join us for drinks and nibbles before or after the show on opening night. Vote for your team with the cocktail you order. Evans Street Station, 110 S. Evans St, Tecumseh, 517.424.5555, www.evansstreetstation.com

J U L YJuly 1 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••For Love of Country 7:30-8:30 pmAdrian City Band - Tunes by the Trestle! Bring your family & friends, lawn chairs or blankets, a picnic basket, and enjoy listening to the tunes at Trestle Park. Trestle Park Amphitheatre, Adrian located at the end of Hunt St., off M-52, next to Subway

July 2 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••The Jack Tripper Experience 7 - 10 pmMusic on the Patio. Kick back Kick back Kick and back and back celebratesummer with friends in the great outdoors with terrific music, food, and drink! Evans Street Station, 110 S. Evans St., Tecumseh, Info 517.424.5555 www.evansstreetstation.com.

July 2 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••Jesse Palter, Jazz 7 pmFree Saline Summer Music Series. On South Ann Arbor St. Info 734.429.4494, www.besaline.com

July 2, 3, 4 •••••••••••••••••••••••Weekend Family Celebration!

Fireworks, motorcycle rally, flat track racing, Fireworks, motorcycle rally, flat track racing, wrestling, children’s activities, inflatables,wrestling, children’s activities, inflatables,

BBQ & more!! Lenawee CountyBBQ & more!! Lenawee CountyFair & Event GroundsFair & Event Grounds

602 N. Dean St., Adrian602 N. Dean St., Adrian517-263-3007517-263-3007

July 3 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••Independence CeleIndependence CelebrationbrationFIREWORKS! Flea Market! Motorcycle Rally! $3 admission. Lenawee County Fair & Event Grounds, 517.263.3007, www.lenfair.com

July 3 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••Kenya Dig It? 8:30 am5K, 10K and 2 mile Family Fun Walk. All proceeds go directly toward the Living Water Mission Fund. Begins and ends at Tecumseh High School. www.kenyadigit.org.

July 3 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••Manchester FireworksCarr Park at dusk. Sponsored by Manchester Men's Club,734.428.8572, www.manchestermensclub.com

July 3 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••Air Tight 1 pm - 5 pmLive Entertainment outside at Café at the Creek overlooking the vineyards... Cherry Creek Vineyard & Winery, www.cherrycreekwine.com, 517.592.4663, US 12 at Silver Lake, Brooklyn

July 7 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••Work & Play on the Pioneer Farm 1-3 pmBring the kids and enjoy special programming designed to share! Pre-Registration required - $6 per person Walker Tavern Historic Complex, in the Irish Hills of Lenawee County Corner US-12 & M-50, Cambridge Junction 517.467.4401

July 7-10 ••••••••••••••••••••••••Manchester Community FairAlumni Memorial Field. Fair Parade Tuesday, July 6 at 6:30 pm. 734.428.8283 (fair week only), www.manchesterfair.org

July 8 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••Notes from the Mayor’s Office 7:30-8:30 pm. Adrian City Band - Tunes by the Trestle! Bring your family & friends, lawn chairs or blankets, a picnic basket, and enjoy listening to the tunes at Trestle Park. Trestle ParkAmphitheatre, Adrian located at the end of Hunt St., off M-52, next to Subway

July 8 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••In Memory of Jill LaRocque11 am-6:45 pm. American Red Cross Blood Drive, held at Tecumseh Church of the Nazarene, 1001 N. Union Street. Appointments 517.605.0116. Also donations for the Lenawee Humane Society and Operation Christmas Child.

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July 9 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••Rattlebox, Beatles/60s 7 pmFree Saline Summer Music Series. On South Ann Arbor St. Info 734.429.4494, www.besaline.com

July 9-11 & 16-18 ••••••••••••••••••A Chorus LineA song & Dance Sensation (adult content, may not be appropriate for all audiences) Fri & Saturdays 8 pm, Sundays 3 pm. The Croswell, 517.263.6868, www. croswell.org

July 9, 10, 11 •••••••••••••••••••••River Raisin FestivalRockin’ on the River, Ellis & Bachmayer Parks, Blissfield, MI. Free fun for everyone.

July 10 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••Root Doctor Band 1 pm - 5 pmLive Entertainment outside at Café at the Creek overlooking the vineyards...Cherry Creek Vineyard & Winery, www.cherrycreekwine.com, 517.592.4663,US 12 at Silver Lake, Brooklyn

July 10 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••Children’s Garden Day 10 am - 4 pm This annual event is full of fun-filled ativities that teach children about nature and gardening. Hands on activities and demonstrations. Hidden Lake Gardens. Preregistration required 517.431.2060

July 10 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••Parking Lot Garage Sale/Bake Sale 8 am – 2 pm. Clinton United Methodist Church, 10990 Tecumseh-Clinton Rd, Clinton

July 12 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••Eclipse Movie Field Trip 4 pmTeens Only! Registration and Permission Slip Required! Tecumseh District Library, 215 North Ottawa, 517.423.2238, www.tecumsehlibrary.org

July 12-23 ••••••••••••••••••••••••Summer Art CampThe camps are for students in grades 2-6. The cost is $65 for a resident and $73 for a non resident. You can contact Parks and Rec at 517.423.5602 for more information July 13 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••Ride the Reading Wave Story Time 6:45 pm. Designed for 3-year olds through 2nd graders. Bring your favorite beach towel. Registration required. Tecumseh District Library, 215 North Ottawa, 517.423.2238, www.tecumsehlibrary.org

July 14 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••Michigan's Young Children in the Balance 5-8 pm.Breslin Center, Lansing. Transportation provided. Call 517.424.1000 or email info@lenaweegreatstart.org for info

July 14 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••The Hoffenheimer Sisters: Singing Sisters Comedy Duo 2:30 pmAt Cambrian Assisted Living. Hear the music duo sing their songs, something for everyone! Tecumseh District Library, 215 North Ottawa, 517.423.2238, www.tecumsehlibrary.org

July 15 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••57th Annual Manchester Chicken Broil 4 - 8 pm. Delicious chicken dinner complete with ½ chicken, roll with butter, fresh made cole slaw with secret local recipe, radishes, chips and beverage. Alumni Memorial Field, 734.428.7722, manchesterchickenbroil.org

July 15 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••Bull Halsey 6-8 pmTecumseh’s Music in the Park. This event is FREE, but don't forget a chair or blanket to relax on. This special event will happen on Ottawa Street, Downtown Tecumseh. Info: 517.423.5602

July 15 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••Staff Development that is Noteworthy 7:30-8:30 pm, Adrian City Band - Tunes by the Trestle! Bring your family & friends, lawn chairs or blankets, a picnic basket, and enjoy listening to the tunes at Trestle Park. Trestle Park Amphitheatre, Adrian located at the end of Hunt St., off M-52, next to Subway

July 15 •••••••••••••••••••••••••"Third Thursday Light Up The Night" 6-8 pm. Tecumseh Central Business Association's downtown monthly shopping event! There's a new theme each month - great bargains and lots of fun. Come meet the merchants. 517.424.6003, www.downtowntecumseh.com

July 15 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••Classic Car Show Series 6-8 pm Tecumseh “Light Up the Night” Fun! Lots of Cars, Live Music, Vendors, Food & Family Fun! Downtown stores and restaurants open late for shopping & dining, too! United Bank & Trust Financial Center Lot, 205 E. Chicago Blvd., Tecumseh. Info/Registration: 517.424.6555

July 16 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••Charlene Jacobsen and Pat ClubineArtists’ Reception: 7-9 pm. Intention and Intuition: Two Sisters, Two PerspectivesTwo Twelve Arts Center, 212 W. Michigan Ave., Saline. M-F 9 -3 Sat 9 -12 or by appointment, www.twotwelvearts.org, 734.944.ARTS (2787) Free to public

July 16 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••The Retrospectives 7 pmFree Saline Summer Music Series. On South Ann Arbor St. Info 734.429.4494, www.besaline.com

July 16 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••NY Strip Steak Dinner 5 pm-7 pm$10/person Includes: Steak cooked to order, Baked Potato, Salad, Roll, Drink & Dessert!! (TAKEOUTS AVAILABLE) (Hot Dog, Chips, Cookie & Drink for children-$2) Clinton United Methodist Church, 10990 Tecumseh-Clinton Rd, Clinton

July 16-17 ••••••••••••••••••••••••Saline Celtic FestivalA Celebration Of Celtic Culture. Music & Dance on 3 Stages, Textile Arts Tent, Living History, Highland Athletics, Wee Folks Island. Mill Pond Park, 734.944.2814, salineceltic.org.

July 17 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••Kelly Carter Scholarship Run-Walk 9 amDollars for Scholors, for information contact Carter Rehabilitation Center at 517.423.7722 or tecumseh@carterrehabcenter.com

July 17 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••Downtown Summer Splash 10 am – 4 pmDowntown Adrian - merchants will be running special promotions, “Tons of Trucks” event in the Church St. parking, street art & children’s games. The Boys and Girls Club will be the recipient of special donations from participating merchants.

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in thein thein Emanuel Church Hall. Church Hall. Churchwww.48158.com • 734.428.0159

FIREWORKS at Carr Park Carr Park CarrSaturday, July 3, July 3, July dusk.

Sponsored by Manchester Men's Club.

734.428.8572 • www.manchestermensclub.com

MANCHESTER COMMUNITY FAIRat Alumni Memorial Field

Fair Parade Tues • July 6 • 6:30 PMFair JulyFair JulyFair 7-10 July 7-10 July

734.428.8283 (fair week only)www.manchesterfair.org

57TH ANNUAL MANCHESTER CHICKEN BROILAlumni Memorial Field

4-8 PM, Thursday, July 15734.428.7722

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RIVERFOLK MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVALCarr Park,Carr Park,Carr Manchester

Friday August 6 & Saturday August 7

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RUN MANCHESTERdowntown ManchesterSaturday, August 7

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Saturday, September 18, 10 AM – 4 PM

Kids Corner, music, farmers’ market, games,

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July 23 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••Justine Blazer, Country/Rock 7 pmFree Saline Summer Music Series. On South Ann Arbor St. Info 734.429.4494, www.besaline.com

July 23-25 & 30-Aug 1 •••••••••••••••tick, tick … Boom!From the same composer of Rent. Intimate, on-stage seating – limited capacity (adult content, may not be appropriate for all audiences) Fri & Saturdays 8pm, Sundays 3pmThe Croswell, 517.263.6868, www. croswell.org

July 24-25 ••••••••••••••••••••••••Girls weekend at Skydive Tecumseh517-423-7720,www.skydivetecumseh.com

July 24 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••John Voelz Band 1 pm - 5 pmLive Entertainment outside at Café at the Creek overlooking the vineyards...Cherry Creek Vineyard & Winery, www.cherrycreekwine.com, 517.592.4663, US 12 at Silver Lake, Brooklyn

July 25-31 ••••••••••••••••••••••••Lenawee County Fair Week “The Grand Champion of Summer!” A week full of family fun...including fair food, carnival rides, 4-H animals & displays, entertainment, music & midway Fun! 602 N. Dean St., Adrian, MI, 517.263.3007, County Fair & Event Grounds, www.lenfair.com

July 27 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••Summer Celebration: Fish Tank Follies 7 pm. For preschoolers through sixth graders who complete the SRP. The Acting Up Company will entertain and delight you! Tecumseh District Library, 215 North Ottawa, 517.423.2238, www.tecumsehlibrary.org

July 28 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••Pack Your Wagon 1-3 pmBring your children and enjoy special programming designed to share!Pre-Registration Required - $6 per person. Walker Tavern Historic Complex, in the Irish Hills of Lenawee County Corner US-12 & M-50, Cambridge Junction 517.467.4401

July 29 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••Sangria-Off Patio Party 6-8 pmEnjoy some of the best recipes in our stockpile and vote for your favorite! $25 pp includes festive apps and good company. Evans Street Station, 110 S. Evans St, Tecumseh, 517.424.5555, www.evansstreetstation.com

July 29 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••I Love Your Accent 7:30-8:30 pmAdrian City Band - Tunes by the Trestle! Bring your family & friends, lawn chairs or blankets, a picnic basket, and enjoy listening to the tunes at Trestle Park. Trestle Park Amphitheatre, Adrian located at the end of Hunt St., off M-52, next to Subway

July 30 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••Dan Rafferty, R&B/Variety 7 pmFree Saline Summer Music Series. On South Ann Arbor St. Info 734.429.4494, www.besaline.com

July 30 •••••••••••••••••••••••••Bixby Medical Center FoundationPro-Am Golf TournamentLenawee Country Club.For more information: 517.265.0171

July 30 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••Star Gazing 9 pm – 11 pmThe gardens’ location, away from city lights, provides a wonderful setting for night-time star gazing. Telescopes will be set up and knowledgeable members will guide you in observation of the summer sky. Hidden Lake Gardens. Preregistration required call 517.431.2060

A U G U S TAugust 1 •••••••••••••••••••••••••Annual Family Celebration Day!Low cost and no cost family fun! Inside & Out! Come enjoy all the Family Centre has to offer... Christian Family Centre 1800 Wolf Creek Hwy., Adrian 517.263.6232

August 2 •••••••••••••••••••••••••Video Game Swap 6:30 pmIn the Teen Area. Bring your video games to trade with other teens! Tecumseh District Library, 215 North Ottawa, 517.423.2238, www.tecumsehlibrary.org

August 2-5 •••••••••••••••••••••••Soccer CampTHS soccer coaches are holding a soccer camp for kids K-6. The camp runs, grades K-2 from 5-6:30 and 3-6 from 5-8 pm. The cost is for the K-2 is $30 for a resident $38 for non resident. Grades 3-6 the cost is $60 for a resident $68 for a non resident. Tecumseh Parks and Rec 517.423.5602

August 5 •••••••••••••••••••••••••Here Comes Treble 7:30-8:30 pmAdrian City Band - Tunes by the Trestle! Bring your family & friends, lawn chairs or blankets, a picnic basket, and enjoy listening to the tunes at Trestle Park. Trestle Park Amphitheatre, Adrian located at the end of Hunt St., off M-52, next to Subway

August 6 & 7 ••••••••••••••••••••••Sidewalk Market Days & Pet ParadeFriday & Saturday Shopping! Downtown merchants offer up some of the best bargains of the year! Saturday morning join the fun aspets and owners parade down Chicago Blvd. Prizes will be awarded. 517.424.6003, www.downtown tecumseh.com

August 6 & 7 ••••••••••••••••••••••Saline’s SummerfestLive entertainment, arts & crafts show, limbo contest, kids fishing contest, 5k run/walk, saline street machines car show, kids games, volleyball. www. salinesummerfest.com.

August 6 & 7 ••••••••••••••••••••••Riverfolk Music & Arts FestivalCarr Park, Manchester, 877.748.3655, www.riverfolkfestival.org

August 7 •••••••••••••••••••••••••Tecumseh Dance Theatre Company 4th Annual Golf Scramble 2pm. Raisin Valley Golf Course; $60/person; $240/team Contact Brenda at Raisin Valley 517.423.2050.

August 7 •••••••••••••••••••••••••Lost arts, Antique Appraisals & Flower Show 9 am - 4 pm. And tour the museum during Hudson City-wide garage sales. Thompson Museum, 101 Summit St. Hudson,www.thompsonmuseum.org, 517-448-8125

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August 7 •••••••••••••••••••••••••Jill Jack 1 pm - 5 pmLive Entertainment outside at Café at the Creek overlooking the vineyards...Cherry Creek Vineyard & Winery, www.cherrycreekwine.com, 517.592.4663, US 12 at Silver Lake, Brooklyn

August 7 •••••••••••••••••••••••••Run Manchester 8:30 am10K, 5K, Fun Run or Walk, Downtown Manchester, 734.428.9680, www.48158.com

August 10 ••••••••••••••••••••••••An Evening of Tecumseh Fire Department History 7 pmFire Chief Joseph Tuckey will share the history of the Tecumseh Fire Department. Tecumseh District Library, 215 North Ottawa, 517.423.2238, www.tecumsehlibrary.org

August 12 ••••••••••••••••••••••••Hopelessly Lost a “C” 7:30-8:30 pmAdrian City Band - Tunes by the Trestle! Bring family & friends, lawn chairs or blankets. Trestle Park Amphitheatre, Adrian located at the end of Hunt St., off M-52, next to Subway

August 13 ••••••••••••••••••••••••Children’s Art Show Artists’ Reception7-9 pm. Two Twelve Arts Center, 212 W. Michigan Ave., Saline M-F 9 -3 Sat 9 -12 Or by appointment, www.twotwelvearts.org, 734-944-ARTS (2787) Free to public

August 13 ••••••••••••••••••••••••The Macpodz, Funk 7 pmFree Saline Summer Music Series. On South Ann Arbor St. Info 734-429-4494, www.besaline.com

August 13-15 •••••••••••••••••••••8th Annual Michigan’s Longest Garage Sale Garage sale fun along the US-12 Heritage Trail! US-12 in Lenawee County, runs from just outside Clinton, through the heart of the Irish Hills, past Walker Tavern and MIS, enjoy the fun! www.us12heritagetrail.org. Contact: 517-269-925-1137 x18 or 800-536-2933.August 18 ••••••••••••••••••••••••Book Bingo 1 pmPlay bingo to win books and prizes. Adults Tecumseh District Library, 215 North Ottawa, 517.423.2238, www.tecumsehlibrary.org

August 19 ••••••••••••••••••••••••"Third Thursday Light Up The Night" 6-8 pm. Tecumseh Central Business Association's downtown monthly shopping event! There's a new theme each month - great bargains and lots of fun. Come meet the merchants. 517.424.6003, www.downtowntecumseh.com

August 19 •••••••••••••••••••••••Laith Al-Saadi 6-8 pmTecumseh’s Music in the Park. This event is FREE, but don't forget a chair or blanket to relax on. Adams Park, located on Chicago Blvd. (M-50), Tecumseh (right next to City Hall) Info: 517-423-5602

August 22 ••••••••••••••••••••••••Grillin’ & Chillin’ Cooking Class on the Patio 5 pm. Fantastic cooking class with Chef Alan! Sit back and relax in the great outdoors as you enjoy the show, cold adult beverages and, of course the food! $50/pp includes recipes, food, wine/beer, and good company! Evans Street Station, 110 S. Evans St, Tecumseh, 517.424.5555, www.evansstreetstation.com

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August 24 ••••••••••••••••••••••••Owl Prowl 7:30 pm - 9:30 pmTwilight walk in search of screech owls. Learn about the life and habitats of these incredible nocturnal birds of prey, and see how screech owls respond to calls. Bring a flashlight and insect repellant. Hidden Lake Gardens. Preregistration required call 517.431.2060

August 28 ••••••••••••••••••••••••Annual Garden Wine Dinner 7pmFeaturing local produce and special family estate wines with a different theme every year. Hathaway House & Stable 517.486.2141

August 28-29 •••••••••••••••••••••Annual Native American Celebration Pow Wow & Fireworks Come and experience the hospitality of the Leh-Nah-Weh tribe. Drumming, dancing, stories, and Native American arts & crafts are just some of the activities to fill your spirit during the weekend. Fireworks display at dusk on Saturday night! Lenawee County Fairgrounds, Adrian, MI Contact Person: Abel Cooper, 517.263.3233

August 31 ••••••••••••••••••••••••Art Affair 7-9 pmCommunities In Schools of Tecumseh and Community Arts of Tecumseh present an "Art Affair" 2010 - 7-9 pm at the Tecumseh Country Club. Coming together to celebrate two important missions - info call 517.423.7574

S E P T E M B E RSeptember 5 ••••••••••••••••••••••Scoot Magoo 1 pm - 5 pmLive Entertainment outside at Café at the Creek overlooking the vineyards...Cherry Creek Vineyard & Winery, www.cherrycreekwine.com, 517.592.4663, US 12 at Silver Lake, Brooklyn

September10 •••••••••••••••••••••NY Strip Steak Dinner 5 pm-7 pm$10/person includes: steak cooked to order, baked potato, salad, roll, drink & dessert!! (Takeouts available) (hot dog, chips, cookie & drink for children-$2)Clinton United Methodist Church, 10990 Tecumseh-Clinton Rd, Clinton

September 10 - 12 ••••••••••••••••••Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum, of Ariel Ministries, will share his knowledge of the End Times and how it affects us September 10th - 12th. All meetings will be held at Grace Point Evangelical Free Church located at 4612 N. Adrian Hwy (M52). Fri 7 - 9 pm, Sat 10 am - 3 pm and 6 - 8 pm, Sun 12, 5 - 7 pm

September 11 •••••••••••••••••••••Parking Lot Garage Sale-Bake Sale 8 am - 2 pm. Clinton United Methodist Church, 10990 Tecumseh-Clinton Rd, Clinton

September 11 & 12 ••••••••••••••••• Art at your feet 9 am – 5 pm2nd annual street painting event downtown Blissfield. Info: 517.486.4308 or email artatyourfeet@gmail.com

September 16 •••••••••••••••••••••“Live by Request” 8pmKickin’ off Art-A-licous with Jazz Artist Kathy Kosins. Join us for a unique and unforgettable performance with the critically acclaimed voice and Eclectic musical palette of jazz artist Kathy Kosins. The Croswell, 517.263.6868, www.croswell.org

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September 16 ••••••••••••••••••••••Fat Mouth Charlie and the Biscuit Rollers 6-8 pm. Tecumseh’s Music in the Park. This event is FREE, but don't forget a chair or blanket to relax on. Adams Park, located on Chicago Street (M-50), Tecumseh (right next to City Hall) Info: 517.423.5602 September 17 & 18 ••••••••••••••••••Art-A-Licious Downtown Adrian Youth activities, demonstrating artists, local artist booths, two stages of live entertainment, wonderful food and drink vendors, and over 1,000 people all fill the street for two days to make this downtown Adrian’s premier event of the year.

September 18 ••••••••••••••••••••••Oktoberfest 10 am - 4pmMain Street, downtown Manchester Kids Corner, music, farmers’ market, games, bed races, rubber duckie race classic cars734.476.4565, www.48158.com

September 18 ••••••••••••••••••••••Jack Westbrook 3 pmDiscussion on Oil and Gas. Please contact Leaha Michaelson at the Tecumseh Historical Museum 517.423.2374 for more info.

September 18-19 ••••••••••••••••••••Oh! These Irish Hills FestivalCome celebrate the history of the Irish Hills! Annual Green Family Fun! Arts & crafts, music, food and fun! Hidden Lake Gardens, M-50, Tipton, MI

September 19 ••••••••••••••••••••••Ol’ Blue Eyes 3 pmPops Concert • Michael Lackey sings Sinatra. Adrian Symphony Orchestra. 110 S. Madison St., Adrian, 517-264-3121, www.aso.org

September 23, 24, 25 •••••••••••••••••Fall Rummage Sale Bake SaleThursday, Sept. 23rd & Friday, Sept. 24th, 8 am - 5 pm. Saturday, Sept. 25th, 8 am-12 noon, Clinton United Methodist Church, 10990 Tecumseh-Clinton Rd, Clinton

September 24, 25, 26 •••••••••••••••••Clinton Fall Festival250+ Arts & crafts booths, delicious food, merchant booths, grand parade, lost & fine arts, free live entertainment, antiques, inflatable fun, 5k run/walk and so much more! 517.456.7396, www.clintonfallfestival.com

September 25 ••••••••••••••••••••••Jewelry Inspired by Nature 9 am – 12 pmExplore ways to design and make a wonderful unique jewelry piece. Combining silver & natural materials such as wood and stone offers beauty and uniqueness. Hidden Lake Gardens Hidden Lake Gardens 517.431.2060

September 25 ••••••••••••••••••••••Saline Harvest Of The Arts 10 am – 11 pmJuried art show, bier garten & german food, chili challenge, quilt show, puppet fest, volksmarch, live music. Historic Downtown Saline, www.salinedma.org/hoa

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“Bill,” as he is also known, spent most of his working life as a businessman, but he recalls an earlier time when he wanted to be a singer. “My mother was all for it,” said Bill, who said Virginia McNeil had been a professional entertainer herself, playing piano at one time for Sammy Kaye, and the family owned a grand piano. Virginia thought he should follow his dreams.

Bill was considering his options as a teenager in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he had a combo in 1958 and entertained at church dances and other events. “My father got wind of it and said he would not approve of that,” said Bill. “That was back when people listened to their parents.” Even though his father had played in a jazz dance band during his own college years, he steered his son toward more business-oriented pursuits. “So I quit and went on to college and did something else,” he said. “But in the back of my mind, I always wanted to be a singer.” However, he put the notion aside — until last year when he went along with his wife to a conference in Toronto. He had once lived in the city. Bill said that the conference was sponsored by Hay House Publishing, and a lot of the author presentations involved a spiritual element, and although he wasn’t that into such things, he decided he would go along because his wife, Lucie, wanted to go.

That’s where the serendipity comes in. Bill was at the conference, seated next to a couple of young ladies, when the author prompted an exercise where audience members spent a few moments trying to connect with something in one another’s past. Bill turned to Janet Zuccarini, who made a couple of startling comments to him. “She asked me, ‘does a grand piano mean anything to you?’” Bill said, and told her they’d always had one in their house. “Then she said, ‘Does follow your dreams’ mean anything to you?” Bill said he could almost hear his mother saying the words to him, years ago, as he thought about the dreams of his youth to

be a singer, back when one of his mother’s friends, the manager of the singing group, The Vogues, had told him he had a good voice, just not a distinctive one.

Bill’s thought was, “I’m 66 years old. I wish I’d heard this 20 years ago.” Janet, who, it turns out, owned a restaurant in the very neighborhood he’d once lived, encouraged him, by saying, “It’s never too late.”

On the way home, Bill was going over the coincidences with his wife, and again, mentioned that if only he’d pursued the dream years ago. “Why don’t you sing in a nursing home,” Lucie said. “Maybe it’s too late

for a career, but maybe it’s not too late to sing.”So Bill got busy making contacts to find out

what he had to do to put a program together using Karaoke equipment. Soon, he scheduled his first performance.“I was nervous, of course, but I’ve heard the pros saying they still get nervous after 20-30 years until they are on the stage,” said Bill. “And they can only see the first three or four rows because of the lights, but I can see them all.”

He said that seniors are a tough audience, and sometimes it’s hard to get them to smile. He likes to sing some Frank Sinatra, Al Jolson, Sophie

Tucker, and Eddie Cantor, songs from the 20s, 30s, and 40s. He also adds songs from Bobby Darin, Bobby Rydell, Neil Sedaka and others, and said he drags his wife to concerts of those who are still performing. “What amazes me, though, is I didn’t expect anybody to care about my music,” he said. “If this is a gift from God to me, it’s the audience I was dealt (the seniors), and it amazes me how much they care when you reach them.” He tells his audiences the year each song came out so they can reminisce about their own times, and does a special rendition of “Just In Time” at the end to incorporate details from the place where the performance is taking place.

Although Bill is modest about his performances, "Billy the Singing Senior" is developing a following. Jill Kiesow, Activities Director at Tecumseh Place, said she and a group of staff have become like his

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“groupies,” following his music around the county. “He sounds just like Frank Sinatra, too,” Jill said.

Bill said if it weren’t for his mom, Virginia, a chance encounter with Janet Zuccarini in Toronto, and his wife, Lucie, he might never have realized that it really is never too late to pursue dreams and to bring a smile to another in the process, even if it is in a small room and not on an arena or theater stage.

“I make a few people happy,” he said, “and they will never know what it does for me when they applaud.”

nnie Schiller has always loved dogs. When she was a little girl, she lived in the country outside Tecumseh, and when looking at family photos there were always dogs in the picture. “There were no kids to play with where I lived, so I had my dogs,” she said. “I played Monopoly with Festus, Shorty and Muttley.”

Around 12 years ago through her church, Annie began making nursing home visits with her dogs, many that were being trained to do various tricks and also to work as therapy dogs through a certified process. “When I saw dogs through a certified process. “When I saw what it did for the residents, some who would not engage with you

otherwise, it blessed my heart so much,” Annie said. otherwise, it blessed my heart so much,” Annie said. She takes her present dogs, including Amos, to area She takes her present dogs, including Amos, to area senior centers and also participates in the Read senior centers and also participates in the Read Program at Tecumseh elementary schools. Program at Tecumseh elementary schools.

Over the Memorial Day weekend, Annie Over the Memorial Day weekend, Annie participated in a big horse show in Onsted where participated in a big horse show in Onsted where her mule, Oliver, carried an American flag and her mule, Oliver, carried an American flag and waved it to the crowd. Her miniature horse, Tinker waved it to the crowd. Her miniature horse, Tinker Belle often accompanies her to events, as does a dog Belle often accompanies her to events, as does a dog named Preacher, who does tricks. named Preacher, who does tricks.

Annie described how a dog like Amos can Annie described how a dog like Amos can sometimes get through to a person on a level sometimes get through to a person on a level that another human may not, recalling a visit that another human may not, recalling a visit to an area senior home. “We were throwing a to an area senior home. “We were throwing a ball around, and there was a new resident there ball around, and there was a new resident there who had Alzheimer’s, and he was very angry who had Alzheimer’s, and he was very angry and having a hard time,” Annie said. “Amos and having a hard time,” Annie said. “Amos kept going over to him and wanted to engage kept going over to him and wanted to engage

him, even after the man said, ‘get that dog out of here,’” Annie said. “At one point we threw the man the ball, and within 45 minutes, he was saying, ‘Come here, boy,’” and Amos was over there. It’s times like that when it’s all my heart could want where I see the animals engaging them where others cannot.”

Annie coordinates her activities from her Raisin Township farm, Heavenly Days, with her husband, Jacques and children, including foster children. She said Jacques mostly takes care of the farm. Heavenly Days is a training and boarding facility, and Annie said it’s largely “day care” for the animals. She also helps rehab animals after they have been rescued and works with aggressive animals. “It’s learning who can play well with whom,” she said. Annie pointed out that being a therapy animal or even a performer may said. Annie pointed out that being a therapy animal or even a performer may not be the right “career choice” for all the animals. She said she has a cattle not be the right “career choice” for all the animals. She said she has a cattle dog that is great on the farm, but would not like going with her for some of dog that is great on the farm, but would not like going with her for some of the volunteer gigs. “They must enjoy it as well or it’s not a good choice,” she said. “They have to have that balance in temperament and skill.”

In her work through Therapy Dog Incorporated, being a tester and observer and an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, among her other pursuits, Annie also is ever on the lookout for others who have a good rapport with their pets and may enjoy volunteer activities such as visiting the schools and nursing homes. In fact, that was how she came to tap Jacqueline Yeary and her dog, Forty, to become a member of a team to do area visits. “Jackie” also serves as Office Manager at Companion Animal Clinic.

Annie said she discovered the duo during a Tecumseh Parks and Recreation training program that she was a part of. “I enjoy doing therapy work with my dog, Forty,” said Jackie. “We’re a registered Therapy Dogs, Inc., team and visit the residents at Herrick Manor as often as we can.”

Annie said she could be volunteering to do therapy dog work every day, and it helps to discover others with similar interests. “At Herrick day, and it helps to discover others with similar interests. “At Herrick

Manor, I had a young Lab as a pup, and I pulled some of the residents Manor, I had a young Lab as a pup, and I pulled some of the residents on board to help train him,” said Annie. “Being a part of this helped on board to help train him,” said Annie. “Being a part of this helped them think of the dog as ‘their’ dog and at least two of them, Alice them think of the dog as ‘their’ dog and at least two of them, Alice and Myrt, were always right down there waiting for us when it and Myrt, were always right down there waiting for us when it was time to train.” She said that blessed her heart to see them so was time to train.” She said that blessed her heart to see them so involved.

This summer, Annie and her animals will take part in a special This summer, Annie and her animals will take part in a special Literacy Camp at Herrick Medical Center for children who have Literacy Camp at Herrick Medical Center for children who have autism, an activity being held through Toledo Children’s Hospitals autism, an activity being held through Toledo Children’s Hospitals to teach language through therapy.

Though she has a busy life, Annie is happy to be doing Though she has a busy life, Annie is happy to be doing what she’s doing, and especially enjoys the looks on what she’s doing, and especially enjoys the looks on

the faces of those who interact with her the faces of those who interact with her animals. “God gives us gifts for a reason,” animals. “God gives us gifts for a reason,” she said. “When people are depressed or she said. “When people are depressed or

down, sometimes an animal can break down, sometimes an animal can break through.” www.heavenlydays.org www.heavenlydays.org

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