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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.

Elnora M. “Tiny” Reese, age 88 of Britton, passed away at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013. She was born May 16, 1925 in Tecumseh, the daughter of George and Mamie (Biggins) Poley. She married Dale Reese on September 14, 1946. Sadly he preceded her in death on January 1, 1985.Elnora liked to travel and loved watching her “soaps.” She loved to read and liked to write and make notes for everyone. She enjoyed baking cookies, pies, and preparing big dinners for her family. She loved taking care of her family, especially her son Terry.

After battling kidney cancer for 17 months, Thomas P. Golema, 39, of Jasper passed away peacefully Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013, at his home.He was born June 11, 1974, in Ann Arbor, Mich., the son of Thomas and Cynthia (Christner) Golema. He graduated from Britton High School with the Class of 1993. From 1994 – 1997, Thomas served in the United States Navy working on a peacekeeping mission in Haiti.On December 4, 2004, Thomas married Lisa Killion in Defiance, Ohio, and she survives.Tom worked at the Saline plant for Ford Motor Company since 1999.He was a devoted husband and father.

John J. Sell, Jr., age 78 of Clinton passed away Thursday, September 12, 2013. He was born September 7, 1935 in Ann Arbor the son of John and Marguerite (Bower) Sell. He married Kathleen Kehoe on October 20, 1956 in Clinton and she survives.John was a true family man and was known around town as someone who could make friends with everyone. He was the backbone for his family and his community. John was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. He worked for American Airlines for 35 years before retiring. He was an active member of St.

A 33-8 victory against visiting Whiteford on Friday, Sept. 13, has Clinton’s varsity football team carrying a perfect 3-0 overall and 1-0 record in the Tri-County Conference.Clinton took a 26-0 lead into the final quarter before the Bobcats were able to cross into the end zone for their only touchdown of the contest with 11:55 remaining in the game.Clinton’s Mathew Sexton opened scoring with a 64-yard TD pass from TJ Baker and a good point after touchdown (PAT) kick by Gannon Nelson in the opening quarter.