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To The Editor,I must respond to the Aug. 9 Nevie Korte opinion, in order to point out why the Romney-Ryan ticket is better for America.

By MICKEY ALVARADOOne small spark is all it takes to light an enormous new fire but when the flames eventually die down and the embers grow dim it takes significant effort to get it roaring again.Tecumseh varsity football coach Al Romano has added new kindling to an old Indian bonfire and poked it until seeing sparks rise from the heat. His leaders have basically been forged in the pre-season workouts and appear ready to represent Tecumseh on the gridiron like the days of old when every game was do or die.

Margie J. McKenna, 87, of Tecumseh, passed away on August 12, 2012, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ypsilanti. She was born in Elwood City, Pa., the daughter of Robert and Mable (Wiley) Lutz. She married Paul E. McKenna on December 22, 1943 who preceded her in death on Jan 18, 2005 following 61 years of marriage and lifelong ministry together.Margie served as a social worker for the Lenawee Intermediate School District for 22 years focusing on the needs of handicapped children and their families.

Joseph Vincent Weigle, 91, of Shelton, Conn., died peacefully on July 25, with his loving family at his side. Joe was born in Jersey City, N. J., on May 26, 1921 to Henry and Rose (McHugh) Weigle. He graduated from Dumont High School and the Newark College of Engineering with a degree as an electrical engineer.During World War II, he served as captain in the US Army Air Corps and later, as major in the Air Force reserve.In 1966 he moved to Tecumseh, Mich., where he worked for Tecumseh Products until his retirement in 1988.

Many consider Tecumseh a pretty nice community for its “walkability,” with its extensive network of sidewalks or paved non-motorized pathways throughout the city.

A heartfelt tribute to Tecumseh’s Martha Melcher won’t be forgotten any time soon for approximately 200 people who attended the Musgrove Evans Award ceremony at the Tecumseh Community Center on Thursday night.Martha’s family, friends and former colleagues lauded her for her ability to take ideas and bring people together to get things done.Over and over, personal stories exemplified Martha as a positive force in advancing opportunities for children, who she said “are our greatest asset” in comments eloquently thanking the community for its “culture of support.”Among the many organizations M

Construction of the new streetscape at the intersection of Main Street and M-50 in Britton has been halted due to a problem with the new design element restricting traffic flow from Main St. to M-50, especially for trucks traveling through the village.

Lee Marsh, 72, of Tecumseh, lost his life in an accident in Raisin Township on Tuesday, April 10. The Raisin Township Police Department is investigating the single vehicle traffic crash that occurred on Occidental Hwy. near Kellen Drive at 4:15 p.m.Witnesses reported that a vehicle driven by Marsh was traveling Southbound on Occidental Hwy. when he crossed the center line and struck several trees, rolling the vehicle at least once.

Hantz Golf Club of Tecumseh is offering an introductory special on new memberships at its championship layout course for the remainder of the season.