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The Tecumseh Board of Education approved ratification of the TEA (Tecumseh Education Association) contract on its meeting on Sept. 23.Tecumseh Supt. Kelly Coffin said the one-year contract included no percentage raises. She said all teachers were given a step increase on schedule, which means they will receive a salary increase when they move up a step on the base salary scale. Teachers will also receive payment for higher education credits, noted Coffin. Those teachers who are not eligible for a step during the coming school year were to receive $1,300 off schedule.

To the Editor,What a treat when I opened my mailbox a few days ago to discover my fall issue of Homefront! The photography and stories are so wonderful... always reminds me, once again, to appreciate living in this great community! Especially liked the story on the Ford schools... very well done! And who would have ever thought to do a story about “chairs...” fun. Always wondered about the paintings in our local McDonalds... you answered my questions! Even the ads are fun and creative... even take time to look at each and every one of them!

Ellen R. Johnson, age 85 of Tecumseh, passed away September 21, 2013.Ellen was born January 2, 1928 in Adrian, Mich., the daughter of George and Mildred (Auten) Burkett. On March 8, 1946 she married Richard W. Johnson and he preceded her in death. Ellen worked for H. W. Tuttle for many years.

John Cedric Nelson, 82, of Adrian, Mich., passed away in his sleep on the morning of September 22, 2013, at the Kresge Rehabilitation Center in Chelsea, Michigan. John had been fighting various issues that stemmed mostly from Diabetes and neuropathy, and wounds that had difficulty healing due to these conditions. He was the beloved husband of Marlene Nelson for almost sixty years.John was born in Detroit, Mich., on April 24, 1931. He left high school as a young boy to join the Air Force, where he served in various locations throughout his term.

Ricky LaVon Hand, age 56, of Ann Arbor, formerly of Tecumseh, passed away Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, at the University of Michigan Medical Center. He was born March 1, 1957, in Adrian, to Jerry and Sharon Kay (Faust) Hand. He served in the US Navy. Ricky was a Resident Supervisor at the Theta Kai Fraternity at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church of Blissfield.

Chet Godzina, age 90, of Tecumseh, died September 19, 2013 at Cambrian Assisted Living, Tecumseh, Mich. He was born October 4, 1922, in Detroit, the youngest of ten children of John and Florence Godzina. Chet was a graduate of Milan High School and a U. S. Navy veteran of WW II. He was a tool and die maker and farmer. He worked for much of his career at Uniloy in Saline. He loved all kinds of competition including playing card games, golf and shuffleboard. Spending winters in Florida and driving his Mustang convertible were also joys of his.

Music will fill the air Saturday, Sept. 21, as the Tecumseh Music Fest kicks off at Hantz Golf Club located at 5200 Milwaukee Road.From blues to jazz and soul to rock and roll, four bands are scheduled to perform outdoors in a fundraising benefit for Community Arts of Tecumseh (CAT).Tickets to the event are on sale and will be available at the door.

Tecumseh City Manager Kevin Welch asked for city council approval on Monday, Sept. 16, to set aside funds in each department to help cover reinsurance fees that will be coming in January of 2014. In his city manager’s report on September 3, Welch informed council members that city officials had met with Blue Cross and Blue Shield regarding the potential impact of health care reform, noting that on January 1, 2014, employers would be required to pay a reinsurance fee for each person insured on the city’s policy.

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions have named Al Romano of Tecumseh High School the week-two recipient of the 2013 High School Football Coach of the Week Program.“I’m blessed here,” Romano said. “I’m blessed to have the opportunity to be here, certainly. I’m very thankful that God has put me here and thankful for the support of my wife, our coaches, our players and our whole community. It’s not about me. It’s a team and community award. I just happen to be the head coach.”Romano led his Indians to a 28-22 victory over Redford Thurston on September 6 to claim their second victory of the season.