2015 Winter Homefront

Winter 2014-2015
Life in Tecumseh and Surrounding Areas
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7 ........ HOLIDAY HOME TOURS

10 .............VINTAGE VIGNETTES
12 ....................... TRANSITIONS
14 ...................... WINTER REVUE
17 ................HOME COOKING
21 .................. AROUND TOWN
22 ..................... PHOTO ESSAY
24 .............. NEW PERSPECTIVES
26 ............ THE STAND-UP GUY
28 .......................CABIN FEVER
30 ........GEN. CUSTER'S HORSE
33 .......ICE SCULPTURE FESTIVAL
34 ......... CLINTON ART CENTER
36 ...................... HAPPENINGS
40 ....................... BIENVENIDO
42 .................. LOFTY DESIGNS
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Abbott Accounting Services..........................38
Abstract Builders LLC.....................................6
Adams Chiropractic.........................................8
Adrian College...............................................19
Adrian Insurance..........................................34
Adrian Symphony Orchestra.........................26
Adrian Water Conditioning.............................37
Anna's Gifts & Home Decor...........................25
August Company.............................................7
Bailey's Watercare........................................32
Baker's Propane...........................................41
Basil Boys....................................................34
Beatty & Company.........................................37
Benham DDS ................................................36
Big Boy.........................................................16
Billy White Roofing........................................20
Blissfield Bank..............................................39
Blissful Living................................................39
Blue Ribbon Cleaning....................................37
Blush........................................................33
Boutique de Joie............................................36
British Tea Garden........................................15
Brooklyn Plumbing and Heating....................37
Burdick........................................................16
Calder's Dairy...............................................27
Cambrian......................................................29
Carpet on Wheels.........................................27
Catering by Liz...............................................39
Chelsea Chevrolet and Buick............................9
Chicago Blvd Mental Services.......................16
Classic Cabinets..............................................5
Clinton Home Tours......................................38
Comfort 1 Heating........................................24
Community Arts of Tecumseh........................37
Companion Animal Clinic...............................40
CR Motors....................................................25
D Printer Inc..................................................29
Dipstix & Stuff..............................................42
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DG II The Christmas Store.............................10
Dr. Desjarlais................................................43
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Handler Funeral Homes................................37
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Hitching Post Antique Mall..........................10
Hillside Tree Farm........................................38
Holtz Tree Plantation.....................................38
Hopscotch....................................................33
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J & L Motorsports...........................................28
J Trees Winery & Cidery.................................20
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Lenawee Community Chorus.........................41
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Lenawee County Humane Society..................38
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Purple Rose Theatre....................................15
Rich's Rod and Custom................................36
Rock Paper Scissors.....................................15
Sal's Italian Restaurant................................32
Sally Wilson Piano Lessons...........................38
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Schmidt and Sons Pharmacy.........................35
Sieler's Water Systems...................................8
Sky Walker Flying..........................................32
Susie's Swipe the Grime..............................38
Tecumseh Brewery.......................................23
Tecumseh Camera........................................29
Tecumseh Center for the Arts........................11
Tecumseh DDA.............................................12
Tecumseh District Library........................13,28
Tecumseh Family Dental...............................27
Tecumseh Insurance.....................................34
Tecumseh Parks and Recreation...................6
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Tecumseh Pops............................................27
Tecumseh Vet Hospital.................................36
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The Dog House Restaurant..........................35
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The Tecumseh Herald...................................36
TLC Community Credit Union.........................32
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Candlelight Tours
Friday and Saturday,
Dec. 5-6, 5:308pm
302 E. Chicago Blvd.
Circa 1913, Old Stone
Church, Tecumseh
Historical Museum
416 W. Chicago Blvd.
Home of Nancy
Kitchens
313 N. Evans St.
Covenant Church
4601 Macon Rd.
Home of Dan and
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rom wreaths on the door to a whole loft full of trees, the dcor of the season brings
smiles to faces and adds light to the darkest month of the year. The neighboring communities
of Tecumseh and Clinton welcome visitors to enjoy their home tours during the first weekend of
December. The tours offer the best of the season dcor and time to enjoy the warm hospitality
of the holidays.
Promenade Tecumseh continues its yearly tradition of the Candlelight Home Tour on Friday
and Saturday evenings, Dec. 5 and 6 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Clinton Historical Societys
Christmas Holiday Home Tour will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. We
welcome all to come enjoy the tour festivities in the spirit of the holidays, said Promenade
Tecumseh Committee Chair Pat Van Camp. Tecumseh Candlelight Home Tours feature three
very large homes from the late 1800s, the Tecumseh Historical Museum and Covenant Church.
The Covenant Church on N. Evans St., features the beautiful classic von Beckerath pipe organ
from Hamburg, Germany, and stained glass windows throughout the church. The homes are a
short driving distance apart including the Kitchen home on W. Chicago Blvd., the Naugle home
inside Tecumseh city limits on Macon Road, and the Bruton home on Ridge Hwy. just outside
Ridgeway. Each stop is unique, said Van Camp. Its a wonderful tour, with the homeowners
sharing their fabulous decorating and collections of the season. Were delighted to have the
Museum and Covenant Church on tour.
To add to the festivities of the Tecumseh Candlelight Tour, various musical entertainers will be
at the homes including carolers, the Methodist Hand-Bell Choir, vocalists, a piano soloist and
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Advance tickets $5 are
available in downtown
Tecumseh at Schmidt and
Sons Pharmacy, Tecumseh
Area Chamber of Commerce
and The Daily Grind. During
tour hours tickets will be
available at the Tecumseh
Historical Museum and at the
homes. Tickets can be used
on both nights.
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HOLIDAY HOME TOURS CONTINUED...
his is Clintons third annual

home tour, which is sponsored by the
Clinton Historical Society. Clinton Home
Tour Committee Chairman Norleen
Hicks described the tour as a good
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113 E. Church St. Circa
1919 Arts & Craft style.
Christy Hess home.
124 E. Church St. Circa
1889 Queen Anne. Darryl
and Kathy Stevens home.
125 W. Church St. Circa
1884 2 story Simple hinged
Italianate. John and
Mary Houghton home.
13595 Clinton Rd. Circa
1845 Greek Revival.
Richard and Dell Wegner
home.
116 W. Michigan Ave. Circa
1900 Turn of the Century
Lighting Company. Mike
and Patty Butzke
211 Tecumseh St. SmithKimball Community Center
Circa 1840.
122 E. Church St. St. Johns
Episcopal Church
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Advance tickets for the Clinton

Home Tour, $6 are available at
the Clinton Inn, Schmidt & Sons
Pharmacy, Lynette Sweets and
CJs Salon. During tour hours
tickets are available at the SmithKimball Community Center.
representation of eras and designs, with four

homes, a downtown shop The Turn of the
Century Lighting Company, and the SmithKimball Community Center. Three of the
homes are clustered within walking distance
along Church Street. The fourth home, just
a short drive from downtown Clinton is
the Wegner Home on Clinton Road. Its
wonderful to have Clinton citizens open their
homes and share the holiday spirit with our
community, Hicks said.
Advance tickets for the Clinton Home Tour,
are $6 and available at the Clinton Inn,
Schmidt & Sons Pharmacy, Lynette Sweets,
and CJs Salon. Home tours will continue
during the Clinton Parade, which begins
at 7 p.m. on Saturday. During tour hours,
tickets are available at the Smith-Kimball
Community Center at 211 Tecumseh St.
in Clinton. Watch for tour signs in front of
homes.
Proceeds from the tour will be used by
the Clinton Historical Society to complete
the newspaper archive project at the Clinton
Library.
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ust a short drive from downtown Clinton is a large two-story Greek-Revival home
circa 1845. The white pillared home has stood on this spot surrounded by farm fields for
more than 160 years. Mature stately trees grace the front yard, and the back yard boasts
a large red barn with matching carriage house. This eye-catching grand house is the home
of Richard and Dell Wegner for more than 50 years. We bought the house in 1964,
Richard said and it needed everything redone. It was in sad shape. The couple spent
months working with contractors and doing some work themselves. They gutted the house,
then restored and renovated the farm house.
We worked to keep everything we replaced in the period style of the house, Richard
said from the woodwork and floors inside to the wood siding outside, when we added
to the second floor.
The house originally had been a center section two-story house, with one-story wings
on both sides of the main section. The one-story wings were raised to two-story, adding
space for bedrooms on the upper floor. Looking at the home today, its hard to imagine the
original design did not include two-story wings.
The front part of the home has a large front room, a den or parlor, dining room and
sweeping center stairway to the second floor. Richard and Dell have furnished their home
with period antiques and charming one-of-a-kind pieces.
The Wegners restoration expanded the kitchen and created a heart of the home room
with windows bringing in natural light. Just off the spacious kitchen, the couple added
an enclosed porch overlooking the yard and flower gardens. At the back of the house,
accessed through the porch, is a large over 100-year-old carriage house.
In 1970, the couple acquired the carriage house from its downtown Clinton location,
and saved it from being torn down. The old building had been used as a stable behind St.
Dominics Gilbert Hall, and was being removed for a parking lot. The Wegners removed
the roof to move the building to their property. Dell said, There were still horse stalls in the
carriage house when the building arrived here.
Henry Ford had frequently stabled his horse in the carriage house when he came
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to town from his farm in nearby Macon. No

one could guess the building ever stabled
animals from its use today. Dell and Richard
had the carriage house attached to the rear
of their home, accessed through the enclosed
porch off the kitchen. The carriage house
makes an ideal room for family to gather,
with plenty of room left for their full sized
horse carriage. The carriage is an original
made by the Tecumseh Carriage Company.
Dells love of the Christmas holiday
shines through in the carriage house. In
the upper floor loft area, Dell has a room
full of Christmas trees she displays all year.
Her collection includes decorated trees of all
kinds and sizes. She said of the loft and her
unusual collection, Its a bit of Christmas,
that I enjoy all year round.
Dell and Richard share their spirit of
Christmas season with all in the community
this year, as the Wegners home is a stop on
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VINTAGE
BY CRISTINA TRAPANI-SCOTT
Sometimes the best gifts stand the test of time.

That is what Kate Van Theel of Antiques and
Vintage on the Boulevard in Tecumseh believes,
and that is what inspires her to make her shop
a creative antiquing experience rather than
just an excursion.
uring the holidays and

beyond, her shop, the
newest antique mall in Tecumseh, is a
destination for finding the most unique
and lasting gifts as well as a destination
for the tried and true antique collector.
The older stuff is better, she said. The
stuff is made well, obviously. Thats why
its still here and there is always a value
in antiques.
Kate Van Theel/Owner

Van Theel has been dealing in
antiques for 26 years, and her life is
all about the possibilities that old things
hold. When Van Theel is not in her
shop, shes at sales. She even spent

her honeymoon looking for old stuff.
Its her love of old things and her vast
experience with them as well as her
creative spirit that inspired VanTheel to
create a unique shop
that not only showcases
vintage pieces, but
also showcases their
possibilities.
According to Van
Theel, there is an artistic
edge to antiquing these
days, and her vision for
her shop operates on
this philosophy without
losing the appeal for
traditional collectors as
well. The market has
changed, said Van
Theel. We are way past collector plates
and Hummels. Everybody is simplifying
now. People are excited about antiques
again. They are coming back. The
market faltered for a while, but its
coming back. People are looking for
antique dcor. They want to decorate
right away, so they want it to be ready
to go. I have that.
She has a multitude of dealers, but her
approach to showcasing their items is
uniq ue ly
creative and inspired. Van Theel doesnt

have booths, in a traditional sense.
She has areas set up in what she calls
vignettes. Each vignette moves seamlessly
into the next, so the store has a feeling
of cohesiveness. Also,
each vignette creates a
scene to showcase the
potential of the pieces.
Whether its a stylized
decorative space or a
more rustic industrial
space, the scenes are
inviting arrangements
that play off their
location. One vignette
might feature a cozy
sitting area in front of a
mantelpiece set against
the exposed brick wall.
Another might have a distressed chest
of drawers set up with rustic treasures
arranged as they might be in someones
home. Still, another might showcase
old tools and cameras set in a rustic
cupboard. Whatever the vignette, Van
Theel pays close attention to placement.
She is constantly aware of how
everything in her store is displayed and
if something is off, she will focus on the
item and even dream about it until she
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she feels it should look. Van Theel loves

the challenge of placing new items
as well re-envisioning spaces where
items have sold. I like to decorate and
display. Display is my main thing and
the idea is to sell items, she said.
Her favorite items are architectural
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pieces.
Along with classic
dcor and furniture, she specializes in
industrial and architectural items. Van
Theel
even prefers making architectural finds
on her own antique excursion. At
sales, Van Theel said, everybody
is interested in what was in the house
and I am always interested in what
was in back in the barns and in the
basements.
The mall houses a multitude of dealers
from all over southeast Michigan and
Ohio. In addition to antiques and
industrial rustic pieces, Van Theel
carries hand-made artisan items. Her
vision is to operate a shop appealing to
all from interior decorators to everyday
gift buyers to serious antique collectors.
Antiques and Vintage on the
Boulevard is located at 128 E. Chicago
Boulevard in Tecumseh. Its open
Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. For further
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5. Ben Daniels Band
Enjoy
SAT, FEB 7, 7:30PM - This band cuts

through with a sound that spans Americana,
Blues, Jazz & Rock. $31 premier seating,
$26 adult, $24 senior, $22 youth.
during performances
6. TCA Big Band

Holiday Concert
Beer & Wine
3. TCA Cabin Fever Film Fest

SAT, FEB 28, 7:30PM- Fight Cabin Fever come
enjoy independent short files from Michigan and
beyond! Film-makers are invited to submit their
short-film for consideration. Tickets $5.
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4. Street Corner
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SAT, DEC 13, 7:30PM - These internationally
known southern gents share their original style
of a cappella for a special holiday concert at the
TCA. $29 premier seating, $24 adult,
$22 senior/youth.
SUN, DEC 14, 4:00PM - The best music

and song of the holiday season by the
22-piece swing era orchestra and their
singing partners, The VocalAires.
Tickets $5.
SAT, JAN 31, 1PM-3PM - Celebrate the little

princess in your life. Princess makeovers,
crafts and royal snacks. Princess gowns are
encouraged, but not required. Ages 3 and
above are welcome.
8. Reza
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Artists
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and set
up studio
space in
former library
{TRANSITIONS}
TECUMSEH CARNEGIE
Story by Anthony Alaniz
Tecumsehs 6th Annual
n April 2010, the Tecumseh Carnegie
The project started with a $30,000 donation
Preservation League (TCPL) had little idea about
from the Lenawee Community Foundation,
how their effort to save the building would turn
which also recently made another donation
out. Just over four years later, the historic building
of the same amount to the TCPL. They came
has new tenants and a new, renewed purpose in
in to kind of put us over the top to complete
the community.
the renovation while still having a small nest
The Carnegie building, located at 304 W.

Chicago Blvd., was built on land donated by
January 17-18
Ice Carving Demonstrations

Dueling Carvers
Economic Development Director.
Benjamin Baxter after the Tecumseh Public
When entering the building, the large common
Schools (TPS) district, which had partnered
area, currently empty, will soon likely become
earlier with the library in 1895, applied for and
a gallery to highlight both resident artists and
received a $10,000 Carnegie grant in 1903.
others work from the community, though the
The building was dedicated two years later in
residing artists will have a say in what is done
1905.
with the space. Off the common area are the
Interactive Ice Sculptures
seven studios and a small washroom/office
until 1962, at which point TPS moved its
combination. The rooms vary in size, with rent
Winter Warm-Up Beverage Walk
administrative offices into the building. Those
ranging between $110-$160 a month, which
offices remained there until the school moved to
does include utilities.
the former Tecumseh Middle School building on

Ottawa Street.
Track lighting throughout the first floor was

used to give the building the feeling of being
Make-It Take-It Snowman Crafts
In 2002, the building was purchased by a
an art gallery, the same lighting used in the
private party and sat vacant for over a decade
studios themselves, giving each area a warm
Man Cave Activities
until October this year, when seven local artists
ambiance.
nestled into the seven studios that were created
Lost Arts Demonstrations
Tecumseh
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egg in the bank, said Paula Holtz, Tecumseh
The library resided in the Carnegie building
Chocolate Walk
downtown
Photos by Jim Lincoln
517.424.6003
downtowntecumseh.com
on the first floor of the building.
While the first floor is occupied, what will

become of the lower level is still undecided. I
The preservation of the property began
know many people who want studio space,
in 2010 when the TCPL signed a purchase
said Susan Amstutz of the Black Door Gallery
agreement for the building with a land contract
and one of the artists renting space when asked
for $110,000. At the time, it was expected that
about what she would like to see done with
half of the estimated $710,00 project would be
the lower level. I know that there will be other
needed within two years and a community-driven
artists waiting to get in there.
campaign began to restore the building.
Until then, Amstutz said she is happy to not

only have the opportunity to share ideas andg
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during the holidays with so
many enjoyable local shows. Dance
Steps Studio offers a selection of dance
on Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Tecumseh
Center for the Arts in Tecumseh on
Maumee St.
The Winter Revue is a yearly tradition
for Dance Steps Studio, and is presented
before or after Christmas, depending
on whether there is a Nutcracker
performance. The studio is heavily
involved with Nutcracker, and moves its
Winter Revue after the holidays during
Nutcracker years, according to owner
Laurie Stoianowski.
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and Saline, and students from
both locations will showcase
their dances. In addition to December 19 7pm at TCA
offering regular dance classes,
Dance Steps Studio also offers two special
In addition to students in the dance
formats of study for interested students, classes, both the performing company
a performing company and a competition and competition team also participate in
team. The performing company is for the spring recital. Students must be age
students who really like to perform. eight or over to be part of the performing
They dance at different places throughout company, and are separated into junior
the community said Stoianowski. The and senior dancers.
competition team travels once a month,
To be on the competition team,
January through April, to compete on students must be age 10 and up. Its a
weekends. The performing company will little bit too hard on the younger ones,
do more holiday and winter dances for the Stoianowski said. Some of the dancers
Winter Revue, Stoianowski said. One they compete against are very good.
group will dance to the theme from the
Auditions are required for both the
Grinch. Competition dancers perform pieces competition team and the performing
for Winter Revue that they will use for company. All those who audition for the
upcoming winter competition.
performing company do make the group.
Usually the Winter Revue runs between The purpose of auditioning is for it to
an hour and an hour and a half. It is designed feel like a professional experience. We
to be shorter than the spring recital in May, dont want to discourage students from
and students must audition to participate dancing, said Stoianowski. Competition
in the performance. We change the team is a little different, we do make
pieces every year, Stoianowski cuts.
said. I have about seven
Dance Steps Studio hopes the
to eight instructors that community will enjoy its Winter Revue
are involved, and they and the students joy for dance. For more
love to change up their information visit the website www.
choreography.
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HOME
uring the classes, Erika said the group
Cooking
Boulevard Market has moved their
Cooking Classes to their Macon Home
can be used. We tend to make things that are

easy to get, are affordable and are good,
Erika said. For instance, I leave the pear skins
xpanding further, Erika began testing her

own recipes, and then started cooking
and baking for 10 people at a time at the
ingredients and pans every month, Erika

said. And I thought maybe people wanted to
have a real experience in a home instead of
at the business.
ith that in mind, Erika took the cooking

experience to her home in Macon,
just northeast of Tecumseh. If I forget an
ince then theyve diversified. In 2006,

under the moniker of Four Corners
John
in the recipe and what alternative ingredients
challenging to plan and bring in all the
Erika and John Aylward seem to have a magic touch when it comes
to business. Ten years ago last month they opened Boulevard
Market on the corner of Chicago Blvd. and Evans St. They began
by offering European artisan cheeses, exotic and domestic wines,
craft beer and ales from local and foreign brewers and specialty
foods, many of which you wont find anywhere else nearby.
Creamery,
regularly discusses what items she puts
Tecumseh storefront. Logistically, it was
BY KERRY HAMILTON-SMITH
started
making
and
distributing a variety of fresh cheeses. He also

offers classes to those who would like to learn
to make their own. In 2011, the duo began
Peppalo Stone Ground Chocolate and besides
making a variety of flavors, they have teamed
up with Zingermans Creamery in Ann Arbor
to create two kinds of gelato.
ingredient I have it here. I can improvise at

home. Its been a really good move for us.
Erika hosts two classes a month with six
people per class. She also serves cocktails or
wine to go with the meal. Erika uses recipes
she creates herself, with John as the tastetester. John, he always helps me with all my
recipe testing, she said. Hes very honest.
He keeps it real, she said with a smile. I do
not enjoy cooking with 500 ingredients and
30 sauces. I like to keep it simple.
hile the Aylwards use every inch of
the storefront, they werent using a spacious
rika
enjoys
cooking
with
in-season
ingredients you can buy locally. I, like
living area above. With a limited number
most women, work. I want to take 45 minutes
of downtown hotel rooms available, they
and get it on the table, she said. I use recipes
renovated and opened the Inn On Evans,
that are do-able. And I like to use recipes that
featuring
are versatile. If you dont have a pear, you can
bathrooms.
rooms
with
full
kitchens
and
use an apple.
on (in the Harvest Wild Rice recipe). This is

about cooking real food with real people with
food that we like to eat.
rika, a Britton native, learned a lot from

her grandmother who lived across the
road, refers to herself as a foodie and

appreciates all the aspects of cooking and
eating. Food is an awesome way to be able
to explore another culture on a different level,
she said. Its always really interesting to be
able to discover that in your own kitchen.
ooking back at their journey, Erika believes

she and John have been successful for
one reason. We have truly evolved over the

past 10 years, but our whole business is to
entertain, she said. Its fun making people
happy. We love it so much.
Writers note: Erika was kind enough

to prepare these dishes while being
interviewed. They were simple and
absolutely delicious. She took out the
tedium of stuffing mushrooms with this
fantastic appetizer, made a simple but
tremendously tasteful pork loin paired
with rice that had a delightful variety of
tastes and textures along with a potato
dish that was probably the best Ive
EVER tasted. I urge you to call Erika at
423.6000 or check her out on Facebook
to learn more about her cooking classes.
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Sage Pan Gravy

6 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup flour
1/3 cup sherry (You can use any good quality
sherry from very sweet to very dry)
1 1/2 cups chicken stock

1 sprig fresh sage, chopped
Remove pork tenderloin from roasting pan and set aside with tented foil. Place
pan on stovetop over medium heat and pour in sherry and deglaze pan scraping
up all little browned bits. Add olive oil. When mixture comes to a boil, add flour
and whisk until smooth, cooking until browned well, whisking constantly (this gets
rid of any raw flour taste in gravy) then add sage and chicken stock. Continue
whisking constantly until mixture has thickened to desired consistency. Serve
immediately with pork tenderloin slices.
Pommes Dauphinoise
2 pounds potatoes, sliced thin (no need to peel
red or Yukon gold)
1 pound Cantal cheese, grated

2 cups heavy cream
1 clove minced garlic
Salt & pepper to taste
In a large pot bring cream, garlic, salt and pepper to a boil. Add sliced potatoes
and continue to boil until mixture has thickened. Add 3/4 of cheese and stir until
melted. Turn out into a shallow casserole dish and bake at 350 degrees for 25
minutes until potatoes are fork tender.
Harvest Wild Rice

3 cups wild rice blend, cooked and fluffed
2 cups fresh kale
1 fresh pear, cored and chopped
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Fall Pork Tenderloin
Bourbon Chocolate
Cupcakes
2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons fresh sage, minced
3 tablespoons Extra virgin Olive Oil
Salt & Pepper to taste
1 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder

1 1/2 cups of hot water
1/4 cup of bourbon
2 1/2 cups of flour
1 1/4 cup of sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup of vegetable oil
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tsp vanilla extract
Combine all ingredients in a Ziploc bag and add fresh pork tenderloin.
Allow to marinate two hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown tenderloin on all sides, about
4 minutes.
Place tenderloin in a roasting pan and roast until internal temperature
reaches 145-150 degrees. Remove from oven and tent with foil for 10
minutes, slice and serve immediately.
Unstuffed Mushrooms
8 ounces Bacon
1 lb. fresh kale
1 cup onions
6 ounces blue cheese (Erika used Maytag)
1 cup shredded fresh mozzarella (One ball
Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

16 ounces. butter, room temperature
2-3 cups of powder sugar
3 egg yolks
5 ounces dark semi-sweet chocolate,
melted and cooled a little
from the market is enough)
2 eggs, beaten
cup sour cream
1 teaspoon garlic powder
teaspoon each; salt, pepper, fresh sage, dried
oregano
12 ounces portabella mushrooms, chopped
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a saut pan over medium high heat, fry bacon until crisp, remove and drain.
Add onions to pan and cook until tender, add kale and cook an additional four
minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly. In a large mixing bowl, combine
cheeses and remaining ingredients. Pour out into a buttered shallow dish and
bake 15 minutes until mixture is bubbling.
Bourbon Glaze
3/4 cup bourbon
1/2 cup brown sugar
Bourbon Glaze preparation:
Glaze should be prepared ahead of time to allow enough time to cool before
adding to cupcakes. In a small sauce pot, over medium heat, whisk sugar and
bourbon together and bring it to simmer. Cook for about 10-15 minutes, until
the mixture is reduced in half. Cool completely.
Cupcake preparation:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray cupcake pan with cooking
spray and line it with cupcake liners. In a small sauce pot, mix water with
unsweetened cocoa powder. Bring to a low boil and stir in bourbon. Cook for
about a minute and set aside to cool. In a bowl of an electric mixer, combine
flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix until combined.
Separately, whisk together the vegetable oil, vanilla extract, eggs and sour
cream. On low speed, slowly pour in the egg mixture into the dry ingredients.
Once its combined, bring the speed up to medium and beat for about two
minutes. Reduce the speed to low again and slowly pour in the hot cocoa. Mix
until just combined. Turn off the mixer. Using a spatula, scrape the sides and the
bottom of the bowl; continue mixing with the spatula until the batter is smooth.
Pour batter into the cupcake liners, filling them about 3/4 of the way, and bake
for 18-20 minutes. Do a toothpick test at 18 minutes to check for doneness. Cool
completely before frosting.
Frosting preparation:
Warm the chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave until melted and
allow to cool slightly. Beat butter until it is fluffy (about 3-5 minutes) on
high speed, reduce the speed to low and add in icing sugar and the egg yolk
alternately, beating after each addition. The mixture should be very fluffy. With
the mixer on medium low, gradually drizzle in melted chocolate. Transfer the
frosting to the pastry bag and frost the cooled cupcakes.
Drizzle bourbon glaze over the frosting and serve frosted cupcakes with glaze
pooled on the plate.
Makes 24 cupcakes
Yum!
"The Bourbon Chocolate

Cupcakes was a flood of
chocolate enhanced by a
hint of bourbon and topped
with the creamiest, lightest,
frosting I've ever tasted."
In a large saut pan, heat oil and saut kale until tender about five minutes. Add
remainder of ingredients and allow to heat, remove from heat and serve.
Recipes
Boulevard Market
Cinnamon Ameretti Cheesecake

(This will be in dessert table photo! Its fantastic!)
6 ounces Amaretti Cookies, crushed into crumbs

4 Tablespoons Butter, melted
teaspoon ground cinnamon
Combine in a small dish and press into a 9 inch springform pan. Bake crust in a 350 degree preheated oven for 12 minutes.
16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

16 ounces Mascarpone cheese, room temperature
1 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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In a large mixing bowl, beat cheeses and sugar

until smooth. Add cinnamon and vanilla, stir until
combined. With the mixer on low, add eggs one at a
time, waiting until each is incorporated before adding
the next. Pour filling into baked crust and bake for 65
minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool an hour.
Refrigerate for at least four hours before serving.
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January 10
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puzzles and an assortment of other
items and potential stocking stuffers,
including the highly popular Lazy One
Pajamas. This is a shop for children
of all ages and for the kids at heart.
Owner Stacey Foss is also introducing
a clothing line of Tecumseh wear that
is more than just black and orange
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sizes ranging from infant to adult, so
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Donna McCarrell offers sound advice

The holidays are here. Snow is falling. People are shopping.
Lights are twinkling. The most wonderful time of the year, as the
Christmas song on the television has it. Right? Not for some people.
common
misconception
is
that
the
holidays
themselves are the culprit for a dip in some
peoples spirits. Not so, according to Donna
McCarrell, of Perspectives Counseling. She
has the backing of studies from the Mayo
Clinic on this. Its a common myth that
the holidays promote depression among
vulnerable people, said McCarrell. The
phenomenon has been addressed by
many peer-reviewed studies [including the
renowned Mayo Clinic], and the fact is that
the real problem lies not with Christmas but
with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
It may sound strange to people in
this day and age, but we evolved from
ancestors who depended more than we
do on the golden rays of sunshine that we
see everyday. The problem is as the sun
descends to the Southern Hemisphere, day
by day, from the summer solstice (June 21
this year) until the winter solstice (December
21 this year), the daylight hours decrease.
The waning sunlight does not register easily
with us, because it is only minutes per day.

But the consequences pile up.
When we move back to Standard Time
in November; it really hits us. SAD is a
significant factor in winter depression, said
McCarrell. Not only have we lost daylight,
but we have also lost a very physical aspect
of the suns benefits. The sun provides us
with a significant amount of vitamin D and
its side benefit, serotonin.
Vitamin D is the only vitamin that the
human body can generate on its own.
Unlike the other essential vitamins and
nutrients that we need, vitamin D can be
created by the interaction of sunshine
on human skin. Is it any wonder that our
ancestors erected monuments to record and
predict the solstice? Those monuments, from
Stonehenge in England to stone calendars
in Yucatan, predicted the precise day,
thousands of years before telescopes, that
the sun would begin its welcomed seasonal
migration back to the hemisphere where we
live.
Our ancestors did not lie awake on soft

mattresses. When they could not sleep,
they watched the stars and the wandering
stars, the planets. It is presumed the
insomniacs marked out the position of the
heavenly bodies with rocks and stakes and
made their calculations over millennia, with
great accuracy, to produce the primitive
wonders that predict the certain stone
where the moon or sun rises over on the
day of planting or harvest.
Lets go back. At first, we were hunters
and gatherers. We ate whatever didnt give
us a stomachache. Slowly, we discovered
that grains can sustain us as well as
mastodon meat except for the one-percent
of the human population with celiac [gluten]
sensitivity.
So calendars were necessary to know
when to plant and know when to harvest.
McCarrell cautioned that a lack of vitamin
D is not the only peril of decreased
sunshine, a drop in serotonin levels often
accompanies the debilitating effects to
those suffering from SAD. Serotonin is not
produced by sunlight but is influenced by it.
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that, among
other functions, allows the human body to
experience feelings of wellbeing.
There are many biological influences
that may affect a persons mood, said
McCarrell, but it doesnt all come down
to chemicals. When someone is stressed
or depressed, often the most helpful place
to turn is a competent, compassionate
counselor. There are many in the area, and
I have the privilege and responsibility of
overseeing their practices.
McCarrell is a certified and boardapproved clinical supervisor to many
area counselors. Through her years of
experience and schooling she has earned
the recognition in her field to guide her
colleagues in their practices.
Most people encounter problems in
their daily lives and routines that could be
helped with some sound advice. Sometimes
advice comes, solicited or unsolicited, from
a friend or relative. While this advice may
be welcomed or unwelcomed, it is seldom
impartial. If the dilemma is which car to buy
or which vacation destination to select, then
bad advice, though inconvenient, is not life
altering.
Personal problems and relationships
are another case altogether. An impartial
and professional third party is usually the
best source of advice to seek when ones
own judgment may be clouded by emotion,
anger, or mistrust.
For more than 20 years, McCarrell of
Perspectives Counseling has been helping
people help themselves find solutions to
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she can be found online at
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McCarrell said that communication
is the bedrock of counseling. I
prefer to get to know my clients
face-to-face initially, she said,
but communication by many of
the electronic devices can be very
helpful and convenient for clients as
counseling continues.
The initial in-person encounter is
not essential, but it helps with getting
a history of the client or clients (in
the case of couples counseling)
and McCarrell likes to establish a
personal rapport, which is facilitated
by speaking to the client(s) in person.
Bottom line; if someone is feeling low
in the winter, talk with a counselor
and light a candle. Its called photo
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ather your friends

and come enjoy a night of
laughs with Jeff Caldwell,
the stand-up guy at the
Tecumseh Center for the
Arts. Caldwell, one of the
best comedians in the
country is bringing his act
to Tecumseh on Saturday,
January 17, 2015. It will
truly be a night of laugh a
minute jokes and fun.
Jeff Caldwell is known to
audiences nationwide as
a clean, clever comedian
with one of the brightest
standup acts around.
You may have recently
seen Caldwell on the CBS
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Letterman show or on
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The night of comedy at the TCA,

on Saturday night, January 17 will
also feature an opening act by local
comedian Steve Smargon at 7:30
p.m. with Jeff Caldwell immediately
following.
The TCA Lobby Lounge, offering
a variety of beer and wine opens at
6:30 p.m. Refreshments and light
snacks can be taken to your seat to
enjoy during the performance. Tickets
for the comedy night performance,
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Jeff was tapped by CBS to develop
his own sitcom and he appeared on
the debut episode of Comedy Centrals
Live at Gotham. His sharp innovative
humor has won him sought-after guest
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shows.
Caldwell delivers smart funny jokes
on topics ranging from the daily news
to the daily grind. He will make you
laugh with his quick wit and easy
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abin fever is a phrase that harks back to our pioneering

ancestors who endured endless days when they were
confined to their log homes by winter weather conditions. Sounds a lot
like modern day Michigan.
The psychological condition of cabin fever is characterized by
uncomfortable, and usually unwarranted, confrontations with family members; a
desperate need to get out of the house; and general boredom with the daily routine.
Tecumseh Civic Auditorium has the solution for anyone feeling claustrophobic
about spending time with loved ones over the holidays: film them and submit the footage
pleasant or unpleasant, its all entertaining for consideration in the world premiere of
Tecumsehs edition of Cabin Fever Film Fest taking place Saturday, Feb. 28, at the TCA.
The festival while offering sustenance in the customary range of snack concessions
in the lobby, will feature local video entries as well as those selected for their
entertainment value from amateur film producers around the state and the
country. The subject matter of the clips that people submit doesnt matter,
said TCA Sales and Marketing Director Rebecca Peach, who is helping
coordinate the collection and judging of the local entries with Shelly
Lim, City of Tecumseh Director of Culture and Leisure. A perfect
opportunity for video clips is coming up with the holidays.
Relatives will be here, the kids are excited, lots of interesting
things can happen. Tecumseh wants to see it. Peach
said entries may be made with anything from a
smartphone to a professional shoulder-held digital
video recorder. What the judges are looking
for primarily is a story line; something to
get the audience engaged. It doesnt
matter if its a comedy or a drama,
but it does help if it [the video] is
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"The panel of judges is composed
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Take away advice: Keep it short and
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he story of Don Juan has

added to the memorable
exploits of General Custer,
whose prominence is forever
remembered in his death at the Little
Big Horn. However, the horses role
in the Washington Grand Review
of 1865, mentioned in the plaque,
was remembered as a somewhat
controversial event in Custers life.
Described as a magnificent seal
brown thoroughbred stallion, the
horses story began just before Lees
surrender at Appomattox. General
Custers scouts found the stallion in
a stable on a stud farm and named
him Don Juan. It was learned that the
horse was a four-mile racer that had
won 26 out of 33 races. The horse
was captured as war contraband and
brought to Custer. Don Juan was then
appraised and sold to Custer by the
quartermaster. Custer rode the horse
during the remaining days of the war
and to Appomattox.
In 1911, James W. Dixon in the
Army and Navy Journal wrote about
There is a bronze
plaque in Tecumseh,
that celebrates the
esteemed horse of
one of Americas
famous Army
officers and Civil
War Commanders,
General George
Armstrong Custer
(18391876).
Custers horse: Don Juan was of a

furious temper. Even with Don Juans
disposition, Custer saw the quality of
the horse. Dixon wrote: No officer
in the army was a better horseman
or greater lover of horses than Gen.
George A. Custer, of the cavalry
corps. He spent much money on his
mounts, and was never known to
bestride a poor one.
After the Civil War, at the Grand
Review of the Potomac in Washington
D.C. on May 18, 1865, Custer
and Don Juan participated in the
procession. Watching on the reviewing
stand in front of the White House was
President Andrew Johnson, Secretary
of War Edwin M. Stanton, Generals
Grant and Sherman, and many other
prominent officials. What happened
next was reported by The Washington
Post: they were astonished to see
General Custer dash by at breakneck
speed. He endeavored to salute the
President in passing, but his horse
was beyond his control for the
time being, and he lost his hat and
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him and returned them. General
Custer, having regained control of the
runaway, rode past
the reviewing stand
again with bowed
head, and having
reached the head
of the division, and
passing in review
gave the salute with
his inimitable grace
and precision.
The Washington
Post went on to
explain why Don
Juan had bolted:
His horse had
been
frightened
by a bevy of
school girls, 300
in number seated on a stand at
the corner of Fifteenth street and
Pennsylvania avenue, not far east of
the reviewing stand, who arose in
a body and threw bouquets at the
gallant General as he passed. Later,
detractors of Custer said he purposely
raced Don Juan pass the review stand
to garner attention. They pointed out
that Custer was an outstanding and
experienced horseman, who would
have handled any horse.
Due to Don Juans fiery
temperament, Custer sent him to his
hometown Monroe, Michigan and
then to Tecumseh where Elliott Gray,
who served as one of his officers in
the 7th Michigan Cavalry, had a
horse farm. There Don Juan was put
out for stud services and fathered
many thoroughbreds.
While in
Tecumseh, Don Juan was exhibited at

a state fair and killed a groom.
After Don Juans death due to
heart disease on
July 25, 1866,
the horse was
buried near the
front gates of
the Gray farm
on Russell Rd. In
1979, a wood
marker
was
placed on the
burial site. After
the wood marker
became weather
beaten, a large
bolder
was
placed at the
site by the new
property owners
with a bronze plaque with the same
inscriptions as the wood marker.
As the owner of many fine horses,
Custers favorite and most used
horse was Don Juan. Custer clearly
cherished the brown stallion. He was
proud of the fine-looking horse and
provided him a memory of his famed
days in the Civil War. For biographers
and history buffs of General George
Armstrong Custer, Don Juan will
always be remembered as the
runaway mount that raced past the
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ecumsehs Ice Sculpture Festival

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activities for every member of the
family to enjoy. Ice carvers will
amaze onlookers with unique artistic
creations during this two-day event
on January 17 and 18.
The festivities begin at 10 a.m.
on Saturday with ice carving
demonstrations and sculptures on
display. During the day over 25
sculptures will be showcased for
all to enjoy. These creations will
ignite the imagination and stir up
excitement as onlookers take in these
glistening works of art.
Saturday afternoon the anticipation
will build as dueling carvers face
off to chisel and sculpt mystery
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on Saturday for the Winter Warm-Up Beverage Walk, taste a sampling of
a different warm beverage at each stop. Stop by to enjoy the amazing music
created by the talented musicians from local church bell choirs.
On Sunday the fun starts at noon. Merchants will again host a family favorite
event, The Chocolate Walk, and will offer chocolate themed treats or specials
in their stores.
The Man Cave is a fun way to come in from the cold and warm up with
different activities that are not just for men! Keep your eye open for a new activity
this year - The Stilt Walker will be at the festival to create balloon animals and
perform magic tricks for children.
During the weekend be sure to take time to enjoy the interactive ice hockey
game and putt-putt golf activity and visit the lost arts demonstrations. Kids MakeIt Take-It crafts are being planned for children to enjoy as well. For a full list of
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Story by Mary Kay McPartlin
Clinton
Arts Center
BRINGING ART TO THE VILLAGE
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This winter, take these steps Prevention
to avoid costly and potentially
hen Ruth Knoll moved to Clinton from
Ann Arbor six years ago, she was just looking

for space. As she became more involved in
This winter,
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This
winter, take
these steps to avoid costly and potentially
dangerous
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Keep your attic well ventilated. The colder the attic, the less
dangerous
ice dams:
melting and refreezing youll have on your roof.
Keep the attic floor well insulated to minimize the amount of
heat rising through the attic from within the home.
As an extra precaution against roof leaks, have a contractor
install a water-repellent membrane under your roof covering.
the community, Knoll felt a desire to give

something back to the peaceful village. I
was tired of Ann Arbor and I wanted to go
someplace where I could spread out, Knoll
said. Its just been wonderful. I started to get
involved, and I thought this is really cool.
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into art.
Classes are for kids and adults, as well
as beginner to experienced artists. The goal
once the downtown buildings are finished is
to have studio space available to working
artists as well as a gallery to display their
work. Already the CAC has brought in wellrespected artists to teach classes, including
Pi Benio, Adrian College professor emeritus,
and Pat Deere. Now weve got excitement
and energy, said Knoll. People are so
excited.
Although winter classes are not set in
stone, CAC has a good idea of what will
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Market and through other summer activities.
The Clinton Fall Festival was a grand
lass has been a popular class activity

this fall. The most exciting class for
people has been the fused glass, Knoll said.

Thats been the most accessible. People can
and artist demonstrations, and sign-up for
come and in an evening create a sparkly
fall classes.
dish.
The group purchased two downtown
Basic classes in drawing as well as
buildings to house the art studios, gallery,
watercolor will also be offered. Bead
and class space. During
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Unique class offerings

include a potluck class,
to
where students come with
house the heavy equipment

needed to finish clay and glass projects. The
a favorite dish in mind, and then
decision was made to tear down the building
make the service dish with coordinating
and rebuild in a complimentary historic style
plates. For those who love teapots, there will
with a modern interior appropriate for the
be a Tea for Two class. Every student will
needs of the CAC. The second building, once
create a teapot and serving dishes, which
home to The Woolen Mill would continue
will go on display in the Governor Croswell
with renovation and restoration.
Tea Room in Adrian. Right now is the fun
Bratwursts & Polish Sausages

with flame roasted peppers and
onions on hearth baked rolls.
other choices for students.
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part, said Knoll. We dont know where
been a setback of epic proportions. Not
were going. People are hungry to let their
the women of CAC the moved into a third

building downtown, and set up equipment
in Knolls barn on Fisk Road property. We
couldnt wait for a year to get started, said
own creative energies out.
lthough the women of CAC may not be

able to predict their exact future, they
are confident the journey will be wonder-
Knoll. The workspace here on Fisk Rd. was
ful. We are putting together an absolutely
a really nice stepping stone into our big facil-
amazing art center, Knoll said. People out-
ity. Its a 40 ft. x 60 ft. barn. Weve been
side of the area need to come see us and
setting up here for clay and glass. A lot of
check out our classes.
equipment will be moving to the facility when

its completed.
Starting out small was actually beneficial
for CAC, Knoll believes. Its easier to get
people working together on a smaller scale,
The Clinton Art Center can be found

online at www.clintonartscenter.org, or call
517.456.5145. n
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Its these people-powered priciples
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CHRISTMAS
Eagles Steak Fry: 5-7:30pm

DJ & LIVE Entertainment: 6-10pm
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Kids Movies: 1-6pm

Sounds of Praise Choir: 6:30pm
SUNDAY
Breakfast: 8am-12pm
Visit with Mrs. Claus
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DEC. 5-7
SATURDAY
11am-3pm
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Holiday Dancers: 2-3pm www.otih.org
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Tour 3 historic homes, Covenant Church, Carnegie

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December 5 & 6 Promenade Tecumseh Candlelight
Home Tour 5:30-8pm, Tickets $5
Tour 3 historic homes, Covenant Church, Carnegie Library &
Tecumseh Historical Museum (517)424-3740
December 5-8 Christmas Gala & Silent Auction
Friday: Eagles Steak Fry 5-7:30pm, DJ & Live Entertain 6-10pm.
Saturday: Kids Movies 1-6pm, Sounds of Praise Choir 6:30pm.
Sunday: Breakfast 8am-noon, Visit with Mrs. Clause 11am-3pm,
Holiday Dancers 2-3pm and Silent Auction 3:30pm
Irish HIlls Eagles 9500 Wamplers Lk Rd, Brooklyn
Additional Programs: Enchanted Tea Party also Distinguished
Young Women of the Irish Hills Program.
(517)403-5358 or www.otih.org
December 6 Christmas Home Tour
5-8pm, Tickets $6 at Clinton Historical Society
Start at Smith Kimball Community Center. Tour Four Historical
Homes, St. Johns Episcopal Church and Turn of the Century
Lighting Co.Ticket Presale: SchmidtPharmacy, CJsSalon,
Sweet Lynnis The Clinton Inn. Night of at Smith Kimball Community Center. (517)456-7494
December 6 The Lenawee County Historical Museums
30th annual Festival of Trees Open House 9am-noon
WLEN live radio remote and entertainment by local groups Ear
Candy and Gramberry Jam. 110 E.Church St.Adrian
(517)-265-6071 or www.lenaweemuseum.org
December 7 Hospice of Lenawee Lights of Love Tree
Lighting Ceremonies 6pm - Adrian, Blissfield, Clinton, Hudson,
Onsted, Morenci, Tecumseh
(517)263-2323 or hospiceoflenawee.org
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December 7 Home for the Holidays

4pm, Tickets $10 Adults - $8. Seniors/Students
Tecumseh Pops Orchestra & Community Chorus present an
afternoon of delightful holiday music and favorite Christmas
Carols. theTCA.org
December 8 Make a Dry Erase Board
3 p.m at Tecumseh District Library. Teens, make a cool gift for
someone! (517)423-2238 or charpst@tecumsehlibrary.org
December 12 Wassail Fest 6 - 8:30pm, Downtown Blissfield
Join us in downtown Blissfield for our 4th Annual Wassail Fest
Presented by the Blissfield Rotary Club.
www.blissfieldmainstreet.com
December 13 Cookies & Crafts with Santa
Tecumseh Scout Cabin, Kilbuck & Oneida
Please RSVP: (517)423-3519
December 13 TYT Raffle
7:30PM - 50/50 Raffle with winning prize of up to $12,500. Offering up 250 tickets - multiple names may be listed on the ticket.
Purchase $100 tickets early. State Raffle. theTCA.org
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December 13 Parade of Lights

7pm, Downtown Blissfield blissfieldmainstreet.com
December 13 Street Corner Symphony
7:30pm, $29 premier seating $24 adult $22 senior/youth
This internationally known a cappella group launched their
careers on NBCs all-vocal competition, The Sing-Off. Southern
gents share their original, laid-back-yet-dynamic style of a
cappella for a special holiday concert at the TCA.
Visit SCS at: www.streetcornersymphony.com
December 13 & 14 Hitching Post Antique Mall
Christmas OPEN HOUSE Open Daily 10am-5:30pm
Come enjoy Refreshements and 20% off holiday gifts.
(517)423-8277 or hitchingpostantiques.com
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December 14 TCA Big Band Holiday Concert

4pm, Tickets $5
The best music and song of the holiday season by the 22-piece
swing era orchestra and their singing partners, The VocalAires.
www.theTCA.org also on facebook: TCA Big Band & VocalAires
December 14 Hospice of Lenawee Candlelight
Remembrance 6pm at St. Marys Catholic Church, Adrian
(517)263-2323 or hospiceoflenawee.org
December 17 Book Bingo 1-2pm at Tecumseh District Library
Play bingo to win books and other prizes
(517)423-2238 or charpst@tecumsehlibrary.org
December 17 Holiday Sing-A-Long
2-3pm at Tecumseh District Library
Celebrate the songs of the season with the Friends of Tecumseh
District Library. (517)423-2238 or charpst@tecumsehlibrary.org
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December 19 Dance Steps Studios in A Winter Revue

7pm, Tickets $10
Dedicated dancers of the Dance Steps Studio Performing
Company and Competition Teams present an afternoon of dance.
Featured performances in ballet, tap, lyrical, contemporary, jazz,
and hip hop. www.theTCA.org December 19 FREE Christmas
Preschool Party
10am, AJ Smith Rec Center (517) 423-5602 for more info
December 20 Sparkling Wines for the Holidays
Our sparkling wines will be showcased just in time for the
holidays! St. Julian Dundee 700 Freedom Ct. (734)529-3700
December 21 The Lenawee Community Chorus presents
JOY 3pm, Tickets $10 Adrian College Chapel (517)423-3046
December 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
7pm at Tecumseh Assembly of God
Corner of Rogers Hwy. & M-50 Tecumseh
(517)423-5607or www.tecumsehag.org
December 24 Christmas Eve Dinner
Noon - 9pm at Evans Street Station
Its a fabulous tradition! Relax and enjoy our dinner menu in
a cozy holiday ambiance, along with festive features from the
kitchen and bar. Reservations welcomed from Noon to 7pm; Open
until 9pm. Please call (517)424-5555 to arrange your table.
www.evanstreetstation.com
December 31 New Years Party
7pm-2am at Jerseys Tavern. Tickets $40
Live Music, The Mojo Doyle Band, Free Food
828 N. Evans St. Tecumseh (517)662-9314
December 31 New Years Eve Parties
Ten Pin Alley in Tecumseh. For Kids and Adults, Food & Music
Reservations: (517)423.8322 or www.10pinalley.biz
December 31- January 1 New Years Eve at Evans Street
Station 5pm-1:00 am
Ring in 2015 in style with your friends at Evans Street over an
extraordinary six course menu! Enhance your dining experience
with the addition of optional wine or beer pairings. Reservations
welcomed from 5 until 10pm. Six Courses $75 per Guest, Wine
Pairings $26. (517)424-5555 or evanstreetstation.com
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January 7 Healing Through Creativity, Art + Counseling

Learn how to balance your energy, release barriers to moving forward, reclaim your personal power and find inner peace through
expressive arts and ceremony.
www.artpluscounseling.com, (517)662-0122
January 12 Exam Cram

8pm-11pm at Tecumseh District Library
9th-12th graders can study after hours at the Library.
Refreshments Provided.
Month
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January 1 New Years Day Auction

Doors open at 10:30am Auction begins at noon.
5315 S. Occidental, Tecumseh
auctionzip.com (517)424-SOLD
January 10 Bridal Expo: Happily ever after starts here

Noon - 4pm at Adrian College
Adrian Tobias Center heart of the Adrian College Campus.
(517)264-3156 or
www.adrian.edu/campus-life/conferences/bridal-expo/
January 12 Second Mondays Home Builders Class: Basic

Plumbing 6-7pm at Tecumseh Plywood, 2800 W. Chicago Blvd
January 13 Kiwanis Lure & Lore of the Deserts with
Sandy Mortimer 7:30pm, Tickets $5
Kiwanis Travel Adventure Cinema Series with film maker Sandy
Mortimer Take a look at the deserts of Egypt, Israel and Jordan,
steeped in history beauty of little known sites. www.theTCA.org
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removal
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January 14 21 28 Healing Through

Creativity, Art + Counseling
Learn how to balance your energy, release barriers to
moving forward, reclaim your personal power and find
inner peace through expressive arts and ceremony.
(517)662-0122 or www.artpluscounseling.com
January 15 Old-Fashioned Barn Dance Class
Learn basic square dance formations with the Maple
City Swingers Square Dance Club.
JAN 15- MAR 14 Steel Magnolias
At the Purple Rose Theatre Company
(734)433-7673 or purplerosetheatre.org
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January 20 Origamoney Class

7-8:30pm at Tecumseh District Library
Learn how to fold dollar bills into various shapes with
Beverly Larsen.
January 21 Book Bingo
January 26 Touch Screen Gloves

3 p.m at Tecumseh District Library. Teens can make
special gloves for their Smart Devices.
January 27 Tecumseh and His Campaign to
Create a National-State for Native Americans
Jamie Oxendine, Director of Black Swamp InterTribal
Foundation, will take an in-depth look at Chief Tecumseh and the War of 1812.
T-Th 9-7 | F & Sa 9-2
EVENTS
January 17-18 Tecumsehs 6th Annual Ice

Sculpture Festival
Ice Carving Demonstrations, Dueling Carvers, Winter
Warm-Up Beverage Walk, Chocolate Walk, Make-It Take
It Snowman Crafts, Man Cave Activities, and Lost Arts
Demonstrations.
(517)424.6003 or downtowntecumseh.com
January 25 National Homeschool Music

Ensembles with the Ann Arbor Symphony
Time: TBA, Tickets $5 www.theTCA.org
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Start Up Consulting Monthly
Financials Public Accountants
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January 17 Jeff Caldwell

7:30 pm, $20 adult $18 senior/youth
Late night comedys favorite comedian, Jeff is a house
favorite on The Late Show with David Letterman, has
made multiple appearances on The Late Late Show
with Craig Ferguson and made his Comedy Central
debut on Live at Gotham. www.theTCA.org
Hairstyle
that will
not
be forgotten
January 28 Charles Manley: Tecumseh

Products Company and More
1:15-2:25pm at Tecumseh Senior Center 703 E.
Chicago Blvd Explore the life of Tecumseh resident
Charles Manley. Learn about the history of Tecumseh
Products Company.
January 31 Princess Day
1-3pm, Registration Fee $20
An event to celebrate the little princesses in your life,
complete with princess makeovers, crafts to create,
and royal snacks to enjoy. Princess gowns are encouraged by not required. Children aged 3 and above are
welcome. www.theTCA.org
FEBRUARY
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MUSIC
EVENTS
6-10pm $45
To Benefit Communities In Schools

of the Tecumseh Area
Step into the 20s for a Swanky Affair All-u-can-eat tastings from area
restaurants, entertainment and more!
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March 14, 2015
February 3 Rocking Young Professional Artists 7-8pm at Tecumseh District Library

Meet young professional artists Brandy Gerber and
Mathew Sowers and view their artwork.
February 6 Bach at Holy Rosary
8pm at Holy Roasary Chapel
(517)264-3121 or adriansymphony.org
February 7 The Ben Daniels Band
7:30pm, $15 adult $13 senior $10 youth
From their opening song to the set finale, the Ben
Daniels Band cuts through with originality, musicianship, and a sound that spans Americana, Blues, Jazz,
and Rock. www.theTCA.org
February 8 Bach at Holy Rosary
3pm at Holy Roasary Chapel
February 9 52 Things Valentine Craft

3pm at Tecumseh District Library. Teens can make
a craft using a deck of cards.
February 9 Second Mondays Home Builders
Class: Drywalling Basics
6-7pm at Tecumseh Plywood 2800 W Chicago Blvd
February 10 China Rising 7:30pm, Tickets $5
Kiwanis Travel Adventure Cinema Series with film
maker Dale Johnson A country and society steeped
in history and tradition. www.theTCA.org
February 13 FREE Valentines Day
Preschool Party
10am at AJ Smith Rec Center (517)423-5602
Blissfield
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BLISS!
one of a kind finds
--vintage & new furniture
February 18 Book Bingo

February 20-22 Phantom Tollbooth
Fri & Sat 7:30pm & Sun 3pm, Tickets $8
Tecumseh Youth Theatre Middle School Musical
www. theTCA.org
February 22 Bells Beer Dinner Benefit
4pm-6:30pm at Evans Street Station
Benefiting the Howard Hanna Childrens Free Care
Fund for CS Mott Childrens Hospital 5 Courses +
5 Beers *Please contact Betsy Beil with Howard
Hanna for reservations at (517)424-4444 or
betsybeil@howardhanna.com
February 25 Tecumseh: The Early Years
1:15-2:15pm at Tecumseh Senior Center 703 E.
Chicago Blvd. Go back in time to the 1800s and
early 1900s with local historian Ashley Chase.
February 28 Annual Daddy Daughter Dance
For girls ages 5-11 and their dads, grandpas, or
special uncles! Parks & Rec (517)423-5602
February 28 TCA Cabin Fever Film Fest
7:30pm, Tickets $5
Come enjoy unique independent short films from
Michigan and beyond! Be part of the magic as film
makers of all ages share their story, artistry, and
imagination. www.theTCA.org
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1-2pm at Tecumseh District Library. Play bingo to
win books and other prizes.
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21, 2015 - June 21, 2015 in 25 words or less.

Include contact information and we will include
them free of charge, space permitting. Send to
happenings@tecumsehherald.com.
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VILLAGE (ongoing)
Dec. 18 Jan. 15 Feb. 19 5-8pm

Downtown Blissfield merchants
host a night of shopping with
special sales and refreshments
in
Blissfield
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PARADE OF LIGHTS
Dec. 13 7pm Downtown Blissfield

Bundle up the family and head
downtown for the annual Parade
of Lights in Blissfield. Downtown
merchants will be open Saturday to
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his craft. (517)423-2238
March 14 REZA
7:30pm, $31 premier seating, $26 adult, $24
senior, $22 youth. Reza has sold out venues from
Denver to New York. This phenom also entertained
millions on TV and radio in 31 countries.
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Dec. 12 6-8:30pm
Join us in downtown Blissfield on
Friday, Dec. 12th, for our 4th annual
Wassail Festival. Presented by the
Blissfield Rotary Club.
Find your
March 1 Entremont Plays Beethoven

3pm at Dawson Auditorium
March 14 The March Mingle

6-10pm at AJ Smith Rec Center
Step into the 20s for a Swanky Affair featuring
all-u-can eat tastings from area
restaurants, entertainment and more!
$45 Proceeds benefit Tecumseh students
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liberating. I made friends with security
guards, tienda owners, washer women,
and the regular old bums hanging out on the
sidewalks. I settled into a new life of limited
electricity, cold water, without washing
machines, television, or microwaves. I
got used to seeing police officers pacing
the streets with machine guns and I got
used to cat calls. I wasnt surprised when
I woke up in the morning and there wasnt
running water, or when it still wasnt back
on three days later. I learned that geckos
make strange noises and that coconuts
are a lot larger than I thought. I slept in
dirt homes and hammocks. I rode strange
buses appearing as though they had been
recycled one too many times. I learned how
to make tortillas from scratch and the long,
very tedious process of making hammocks.
But I also encountered the friendliest people
Ive ever met.
Ive been working with an all-girls school
teaching English to grades 1-6. I have
never been happier. The attitude towards
learning has been fulfilling for me. The girls
are thrilled to have an American teaching
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my dream I felt as though something was
off. It seemed like I was losing touch with
the students and getting more wrapped up
in the bureaucracy of education. I wasnt
happy. I packed up my classroom, donated
boxes of school supplies, and booked a
one-way ticket to San Salvador.
People would ask me why I was doing
this and honestly, in the beginning it felt
kind of selfish. I wanted to be valued as a
teacher. It didnt seem like the U.S. public
school system was doing that. As with all
great teachers, when it comes to students,
selfish decisions are never made. I started
looking for a country to work in, and my
selfless side picked El Salvador. Many
countries offered to pay teachers, such
as Thailand and Costa Rica. El Salvador
didnt. I realized that El Salvador, the most
densely populated and one of the poorest
countries in Central America couldnt afford
to pay native English speakers. I decided
to dust off the college Spanish dictionary.
I was going somewhere where I was truly
needed.
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marketplace, then education particularly
English is the key.
Typically, students only go to school
for a half day. The rest of the day is spent
working with their families. Girls, who
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matter how hard these girls work, school
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My adventure has been laced with many
wonderful experiences. Working with the
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but Ive also spent time with families in the
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with warm crystal-clear water and shiny
black volcanic sand, visited Honduras and
Guatemala, hiked up one of the highest
mountains, zip-lined through the canopies,
visited Mayan Ruins, and made lots of new
friends.
At every turn, even the not-so-fun
challenges like contracting the tropical
mosquito-borne virus chikungunya, has
been worth it. I wouldnt trade a minute of
it, I mean, how many people in Tecumseh
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of Tecumseh High School. With a teaching
certificate earned at Siena Heights University,
Sarah began teaching in Maryland. After six
years she joined the program Travel to Teach,
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on the northeast corner of Chicago
Blvd. and Evans Street, is working
on crafting a delightful second-floor
space.
In the James Block Building, the
second floor is being turned into
apartments thanks to a grant from the
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Bindus, son of Barb and the late Gerald Bindus who own
J-Bar Hobby in downtown Tecumseh, describe what is
happening in the city.
Dan is referencing the recent uptick in residential
construction in the downtown Tecumseh area with
Barbs new residential loft above the store almost
complete. The project started about a year ago,
according to Barb. I did not really want to live in
another subdivision, she said. Then secondly, after
being here 32 years in this town and this store, this
really became home to me.
Work began earlier this year, with Dan
beginning some of the work before hiring contractors
to complete the project.
Upstairs, the 6,400-square-foot floor was divided
in half for the residency, which is accentuated by
gracious skylights, lofted ceilings and a stone
fireplace.
While construction has gone smoothly, Dan
said one surprise they came upon was how thick
the back wall of the building was two-and-ahalf feet thick to be exact. When we saw the
blueprints, we didnt know that, added Dan.
He continued that at one point the buildings
that stood where J-Bar Hobby sits today burned,
and when reconstruction began, builders used
the rear wall to build the new faade. It could
survive a bomb, said Barb.
While Barb is looking to be moved into
her new residence sometime in December,
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