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There are signs that the Michigan economy is rebounding — slowly, but surely.

To the Editor,As President of the Friends of the Tecumseh District Library, I’ve been sorry to hear community members linking the library’s millage vote to the purchase of the new book drop. A customer at a recent book sale remarked that he was amazed at the gall of the library to ask the taxpayers for money when it was obvious that they have plenty. He cited the book drop as an example.The library DID NOT purchase the book drop. It was, however, purchased by The Friends of the Tecumseh District Library and another generous donor!

There are signs that the Michigan economy is rebounding — slowly, but surely. The following is the first in a series of stories that point to a more positive outlook in areas that affect Tecumseh and the surrounding communities.There is no question that not everyone is feeling it, but if you are looking for a glimmer of hope in this struggling economy, look no farther than the front lawns in Tecumseh neighborhoods.

Tecumseh’s varsity baseball team split its home double header on Monday, April 15, against visiting Saline.The Indians won the first game 10-0 with Phil Carey earning the pitching win but lost the nightcap 7-4 with Ben Vannatter handed the loss.“We hit the ball hard today and I thought our defense was solid,” said Tecumseh head coach Tom Bullinger. “I was a little nervous about not playing for over a week, especially defensively, but they did a good job today.”The first game lasted six innings with Carey going the entire distance.

While softball players and track runners received Saturday, April 13, off with many tournament cancellations due to expected inclement weather, Tecumseh’s varsity boys lacrosse team stuck it out and played visiting Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard despite very cold temperatures and a brisk wind. After a slow start the Indians warmed up and became unstoppable, defeating the Fighting Irish 20-5.Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard scored all of its goals in the first half with the first hit at the 11:53 mark of the opening quarter. Just minutes later, the Fighting Irish scored again and held a 2-0 lead.

Clinton’s varsity softball players are literally wearing bull’s-eyes on their backs as two-time defending Division 3 state champions.First year head coach Kim Phillip took over the program this year from long time Clinton state championship coach Al Roberts. She has been the assistant coach for several seasons and helped the team pick up both of its state titles.“Our motto this year is a big bull’s-eye. We have it on the back of our team shirts and wear them with pride,” Phillip said.

To the Editor,Would you want to live in a town without a library? We wouldn’t! Just realizing that the Tecumseh District Library (TDL) could close or be greatly impaired without the YES vote to renew and slightly increase the millage makes us cringe. The modern condition of the TDL and the innumerable services provided are a significant sign that our community is healthy and robust. We must sustain this shining example of Tecumseh at its best.Before we decided that Tecumseh was to become our home, a visit to the local library was at the top of our list.

June Lenore Harvey, age 89, of Tecumseh, passed away April 13, 2013.June was born May 6, 1923 in Detroit, Mich., the daughter of William David and Caroline (Brinkmann) Thomas.She taught school for the State of Michigan Corrections Department and also was a long time receptionist at United Savings Bank in Tecumseh.June is survived by her children, Judith Dale Harvey Bohlmann and Daniel Roger (Judy Martin) Harvey; seven grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren.