Archive - Jul 2, 2008

This is a slideshow of photographs of the River Raisin. It
contains a group of about 34 photos that were all taken from one spot
on different days for one year, showing the passing of the seasons. It
is set to the song by Joy Williams, "The Love of the Lord Endures".

A question of trust and accountability was raised at last week’s Tecumseh School Board meeting where it was announced that project costs for roof repairs, as well as ceiling and lighting, and cold water pipe replacements totaling $1,478,008 were not accurate.
The total of $1,478,008, was part of the $37 million bond proposal presented at the school election on May 6, 2008, by the Tecumseh School Board.
Since then, in a span of just 8 weeks, the total for these projects are now estimated at $859,007. Voters who rejected the bond request just saved the district $619,000. Congratulations.
The electorate, especially those who supported the bonds, should be asking their representatives on school board how such a drop in cost could take place. Again, trust and accountability is the issue — credibility remains the problem.
One school board member said the original cost estimates were needed to cover a “worst case scenario,” and an administrator said the changes for roof repair costs came after “closer inspection” following the election.
What is a reasonable contingency fund for such projects as these? And what about the rest of the projects in the $37 million bond proposals? Were they accurate, underinflated, overinflated? Who knows?
 And what should the district voter believe the next time a bond issue comes along?

VFW Post #4187 and Ladies Auxiliary of Tecumseh want to thank all that contributed during our Buddy Poppy Days! With your support we will be able to help our Veterans and their families in many ways. May I also thank those that worked the Buddy Poppy Days. Many that worked have served our great country in one branch of the service or another and know what Buddy Poppy Days mean. Thanks again to all.

Marilyn Felton, chairman
Shirley Lichfelt, co-chair

I want to thank Dr. Oliver Garza of Adrian. I am overwhelmed by the generosity of Dr. Garza for donating over 1,000 toys to be used in the 2008 campaign for Toys for Tots. It’s because of the generosity of people like him that helps make my job of getting the toys to children at Christmas easier. The motto for Toys for Tots is “A toy for every child.” Last year we had two toys for every child in Lenawee County. In the economic conditions that we are in now, we can use all the help we can get. Any church or group in need of help taking care of getting toys for children for Christmas can call 517-4146985.

Ted Bourne
Marine Corps League #1182
Onsted