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To the Editor,Once again, I must offer a rebuttal to Dr. Gehrke’s 11/28 Obamacare letter. I hate to say it, but there you go again, doctor, dodging, distracting, then criticizing working Americans who will be harmed by this.And I absolutely disagree that “little is gained,” or that people who disagree “do harm,” or are “less than valueless.” That’s a rather arrogant, condescending attitude toward those of us who will be paying for it.

Hardwoods of Michigan, Inc./Tri-County Logging recently received a flag from the Department of the Air Force in honor of the company’s support of Senior Airman Adam Walden, a nearly 20-year employee of Hardwoods of Michigan. “The flag is treasured by Hardwoods of Michigan,” said Vice President Jeff Mercy. “It is a reminder that freedom is never free.”Richard Service, a Clinton High School graduate, started the sawmill 40 years ago. Both a sawmill and a logging operation, the company employs 111 people from the tri-county area.“I’m proud of our company,” Mercy said.

To the Editor, All this discussion about cats reminded us of the old commercial of a Fireman on ladder rescuing a cat up a tree and distracted us from sincerely thanking all the Fire Fighters that helped so many of us during this last storm. With trees blocking roads and poles and wires down they did a wonderful job in responding to us and to others that evening. Our heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you. The Bachner FamilyTecumseh Township

For the first time in school history, Clinton High School’s varsity football team will be heading to the Division 6 Michigan High School Athletic Association state championship at Ford Field after dominating Shelby for a 49-3 state semifinal victory. See sports for complete story.

The Tecumseh Pops Orchestra and Community Chorus will hold its annual holiday performance at the Tecumseh Center for the Arts on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 3:30 p.m.This year’s concert theme is “Christmas… And All That Jazz!” There will also be a special guest group performance by the Tecumseh High School (THS) Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Michael Bough, THS Music Teacher. The Tecumseh Pops Orchestra is under the direction of Dr. James Ball, Music Director for the Tecumseh Pops Organization. The Tecumseh Community Chorus is under the direction of Mary Hofmeister.

To the Editor,I would like to acknowledge and applaud all those involved in the TYT’s recent production of The Wizard of Oz. The cast and crew performed exceptionally, and collectively presented one of the most amazing shows I’ve had the pleasure of attending. The three-hour performance was superb in every way imaginable! There is tremendous talent in this community, and I hope our citizens will continue to embrace and support the efforts of TYT. Jana PorterfieldTipton

Frigid cold weather with a blistering wind did little to keep Clinton High School’s varsity football team from winning the state semifinal to advance to the state final for the first time in school history. Shelby High School was even less of a threat with the Redskins easily defeating the Tigers for a huge 49-3 victory.The big win advances the Redskins to the state final on Friday, Nov. 29, in Detroit at Ford Field, the home of the Lions. Clinton faces undefeated Ithaca; the three-time defending Division 6 state champs at 4:30 p.m.“There is only one thing to say boys.

Mary V. Shelle, 93, of Tipton, Mich., and formerly of Hudson, Mich., passed away, Friday, Nov. 22, 2013, at Herrick Manor in Tecumseh, Mich. She was born December 4, 1919, in Blissfield, Mich., the daughter of, John and Clara (Hughes) Kingsley. She married Norbert Edward Shelle on September 5, 1938, in Hudson, Mich., and he preceded her in death on November 2, 1977. Mary was a retired nurse’s aide from Thorn Hospital and graduated from Sacred Heart School Class of 1937. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Altar Rosary Society.