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Dennis Michael Dahlen of Adrian, Mich., passed away peacefully on October 9, 2012. Dennis was born in Manhattan, N.Y. on January 27, 1950. He graduated from University of Illinois second in his class with a Master’s in Architecture. He was an avid Bears fan, enjoyed camping with various canine companions over the years, always listened to music and regularly watched old black and white movies late at night.Dennis was also a successful builder in the state of Montana for many years. He loved the Big Sky country and was happiest living in and around the mountains.

To the Editor,It is easy to grumble and complain as our wages are frozen, benefits decreased, and work loads increased. I have benefited from generous public school funding in the days when there was no shortage in the state budget and the flourishing industry in our county provided good jobs and benefits for many. We became accustomed to ample work and steady raises. But then our state economy took a nosedive.

To the Editor,I have been doing a lot of learning about our two main candidates for the Presidency. I have watched their debates and listened to them on television interviews. And I have some very real concerns about the effects on our country of a Romney presidency.Many hard-working people in the country who lost their jobs through no fault of their own have no money for insurance. As a former health care professional I know that Medicaid means that their families have basic health care. Some of us depend on Medicaid because we have a loved one who requires nursing home care.

Tecumseh District Library invited the public to meet with the candidates for District 1 Lenawee County Commission for an informal town hall question-and-answer session Tuesday, Oct. 16. Incumbent County Commissioner David Stimpson (R) and challenger Gayle Keiser (D) took the opportunity to meet with community members in preparation for the runoff in the general election Tuesday, Nov. 6. District 1 of the County Commission grid includes the City of Tecumseh and Tecumseh Township and is a two-year term.The two candidates began by introducing themselves and giving brief personal biographies.

The following candidate profiles are based on Tecumseh Herald questionnaires sent to both candidates for the Tecumseh School Board who are up for election for two seats on the board in the Tuesday, Nov. 6, general election. The term for the office is six years.ROGER HARTRoger Hart is a resident of Tecumseh for nearly 30 years and the executive editor of the Autoweek magazine based in Detroit.

To the Editor,I just read J. Cole’s letter rebuking the teenager who carelessly crossed in front of the Cole vehicle. While I can sympathize with the driver’s frustration, I think we need to remind ourselves that school is back in session and that the burden for careful and caring driving is the responsibility of the owner of a 2000-pound vehicle.We all want our children to be more aware, more cautious, and more responsible — but they are still children.

Margaret E. Mossing, age 88, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2012 at her home under the loving care of her daughters and Hospice of Lenawee. Born July 16, 1924, on the family farm in Tipton, Michigan, she is the only daughter of Clifford A.