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Henry L. Childs, age 81, of Britton, passed away October 15, 2012.Henry was born April 29, 1931 in Sprague, W. Va., the son of G. E. and Cordelia (Ingle) Childs. In 1957 he married Susan Aluk in Britton and she preceded him in death. Henry was a 1950 graduate of Hinton High School, Hinton, W. Va. and also a graduate of Jackson Community College. He served his country in the United States Marines from 1952-1954 where he earned the National Defense Service Medal.

To the Editor,About 4 p.m. Friday, as I drove out Maumee Street from the library, a young guy about 15 years old, I’d say, saw me coming and deliberately strolled across the street in front of me. The other kids smaller than he, waited on the east side of the street. You would think kids in middle and high school knew enough to wait for traffic. I honked my horn, he just gave a smirk smile and waved.If they don’t know to wait, maybe you should get a crossing guard to help these “smart Alecs” across the street. When something happens, they blame the driver.

To the Editor,Governmental debt denotes today’s lust to consume without regard for tomorrow. Think about it. We have become dependent on the government for way too much which has resulted in our generation having spent our children’s income and inheritance. Think beyond today.

To the Editor,I am writing this letter to all my dear friends and voters in District 7 of Lenawee County. Paul W. Benjamin is not only a good choice but he is the right choice for County Commissioner. I’ve known Paul and his family for quite some time now. He not only cares for people but he is also very educated. Paul’s prior work experience and current profession make him the good choice. Please vote for Paul and bring honesty and respectability back to the office of County Commissioner in District 7. The County Board of Commissioners could use a pastor among them.

Most Tecumseh residents are familiar by now with the Tecumseh Public Schools (TPS) orchestra program, but many are not aware how widely known the musicians are. That point was brought home recently by the selection of the Tecumseh Symphony Orchestra (TSO) as one of only three orchestras that will perform for at the prestigious Michigan Music Conference (MMC). The MMC is a convention of music educators from around the state and the Tecumseh High School musicians will play for them and the public at the DeVos Auditorium in Grand Rapids, Friday, Jan.

The scenic views of the Old Sauk Trail, now U.S. 12, with its mature trees opening up to beautiful valleys and lakes beyond, must have amazed the original settlers of this region. With invasive vegetation crowding out much of the beauty, the original view is often hidden away. The goal of The Irish Hills Corridors Beautification Project is to bring back that natural beauty.“It’s evolved from a concern for the appearance of the Irish Hills,” said Bob Kellum, member of the Oh These Irish Hills!