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Kelly Carter Scholarship Run has sun, lots of fun

The 18th Annual Kelly Carter Scholarship Run/Walk was held on Saturday, July 14, and was one of the most successful events ever with many local and regional athletes participating, according to run coordinator Chris Warner.The Tecumseh Police Department was on hand and made sure the runners had a safe course, which allowed the overall 10K winner Tom Romanowski to clock in with a respectable time of 36.54.Romanowski was a 40-44 age men’s division runner.Trina Romanowski (35-39) was the overall woman’s 10K winner with a time of 47.26.Samual Skeels (30-34) was the overall 5K men’s winner with

Pure Michigan 400 qualifying moved to Aug. 17

BROOKLYN — Qualifying for he NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway has been moved to Friday, August 17.Gatorade Pole Day is set for Aug. 17, a switch from previously published Saturday, Aug. 18. In addition to NASCAR Sprint Cup qualifying at 4:10 p.m., the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and Sprint Cup Series will practice that day.In June, Marcos Ambrose set a track qualifying record with a blazing speed of 203.241 mph for the Quicken Loans 400. The speed was the 11th fastest pole-winning speed in NASCAR history.

Big Boy, Scout Troop, VFW given thanks for helping with flags

To the Editor,Thank you to Tecumseh Boy, Scout Troop 632 and Tecumseh VFW Post 4187 for properly retiring our worn American flags. We had no idea how much time and work it takes. You provide a wonderful service for all of us. Thank you for caring so much!Al and Barb OsgaTecumseh

Thanks supporters of scholarship benefit

To the Editor,What a wonderful community we live in! Carter Rehabilitation Center in Tecumseh held its 18th annual Kelly Carter Scholarship Run/Walk on Saturday, July 14. This was one of the most successful events ever with local and regional participants,I would like to thank the Tecumseh Police Department for traffic control and making sure all our runners were safe. I cannot thank our sponsors enough for their contributions and support!

Robert Allan Bancroft

Robert Allan Bancroft, age 69 of Onsted, died Friday, July 13, 2012. He married Patricia Kelley in Ann Arbor on August 12, 1967. A full obituary may be viewed and condolences may be offered to the family at www.handlerfuneralhomes.com.

Kathleen A. Hamilton

Kathleen A. Hamilton, age 55 of Clinton, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2012 at Bixby Medical Center, Adrian, with her family at her side. She was born on October 29, 1956 in Wyandotte, Mich., the daughter of Bernard F. Koester and Dollie (Howell) Koester. On June 17, 1974 she married Timothy Hamilton, who survives.Kathy was a homemaker who enjoyed, basket weaving and was past president of the Clinton High School Band Boosters. She also enjoyed arts, crafts, traveling and especially going on cruises with her husband, Tim.

James Merrill

James Merrill age 79, of Clinton, died unexpectedly Monday June 16, 2012. He was born May 10, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Gerald and Arlee (Wise) Merrill. In July 1966 he married Julia Wagner in Mt. Clemens and she preceded him in death on December 17, 1989.James loved collecting things, he was an avid collector of guns, knives, and cars; in his younger days he enjoyed built dragsters.

Marijuana worries neighbors in Tecumseh Township subdivision

Looking out from his second floor window into his neighbor’s yard, Tecumseh Township resident Tom Hodgman is able to count approximately 50 large marijuana plants growing openly outside, as a German Shepherd guard dog patrols the grounds.Hodgman’s neighbor’s property is surrounded by a wooden fence, approximately six foot tall, that conceals the large growing operation but Hodgman said he is still concerned for his family’s safety.

Bystander saves toddler found under water at Pit

Quick action by a stranger at Tecumseh Park, otherwise known as ‘The Pit,’ helped save the life of a one and a half year old boy on Tuesday afternoon, July 17.Lenawee County Ambulance, together with Tecumseh police and fire department members, responded to an emergency call at 5:50 p.m. for a possible drowning.Before they arrived, the infant had been pulled from the water by a bystander, who yelled for help. Police Chief Troy Stern said that the child was reported to be awake and breathing on his own as medical staff attended to him. As of 8:30 p.m.

Group prioritizes plan to address substance abuse

A newly formed group now known as the Tecumseh Coalition for Youth (TCY) held its second meeting on Friday, July 13, at Evans Street Station. A cross-section of the community is represented at the coalition, including city and school officials, law enforcement, youths and other segments.Mayor Richard Johnson chaired this month’s meeting, and April Demers, Coalition Development Coordinator for substance abuse prevention, has been facilitating the meetings.

Appreciation felt for support of ‘Trains Trucks and More!’

To the Editor, Lenawee County residents and others,Thank you to those who came to enjoy Saturday’s “Trains Trucks and More!” event at Southern Michigan Railroad Society’s train yard in Tecumseh. The smiles on the faces of everyone from babies to seniors were evidence of the success of this public event showcasing the railroad, the history of our railroad communities, and the transportation industry.

Businesses thanked for helping send kids to football camp

To the Editor,The Britton Deerfield Football team and parents would like to extend a big THANK YOU to the many donors and customers who attended our Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction last month. Thank you Boulevard Chiropractic, The Blissfield State Bank, Deerfield Feed & Pet Supplies, Arlene Borgelt-Borden, University of Michigan Survival Flight, Bad Hair Day?

John Westcott Underwood

John Westcott Underwood, age 81, of Tecumseh, died Saturday, July 7, 2012, at his home, under the care of Hospice of Lenawee. He was born December 20, 1930, in Tecumseh to George V. and Helen M. (Westcott) Underwood Sr. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951-1955. He was married to Gloria J. Noe, and she survives. John was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. He was the owner-president of Underwood Chevrolet-Buick in Clinton. In 2007, he was proudly honored to be recognized and given an award by the General Motors Corporation for 50 years as a Chevrolet dealer, 1957-2007.

Lawrence Young

Lawrence Young, age 78, of Tecumseh died Tuesday, July 10, 2012 in St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor. He was born October 16, 1933 in Milan to Ralph and Mabel (Lawrence) Young. On June 12, 1954 in Adrian he married Barbara Meyer. Lawrence was a 1951 graduate of Tecumseh High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Lawrence was self-employed as a farmer and as an owner, driver, breeder and trainer in harness horse racing. He was the winner in over 640 races during his career.

Daniel E. Broughton

Daniel E. Broughton, age 27, of Tecumseh, formerly of Ypsilanti, passed away suddenly July 8, 2012 of unknown causes. He was born August 30, 1984 in Ann Arbor, Mich., the son of Larry Broughton of Wixom, and Dorothy (Vasher) Broughton of Tecumseh.Daniel attended Willow Run Schools in Ypsilanti, where he earned his G.E.D.He competed in Mr. Michigan All Natural Bodybuilding Contest, placing 2nd in the under-18 age group.Daniel had a passion for auto mechanics and was a certified brake specialist. He loved to ride motorcycles, play guitar, and sing.

Auto parts store being proposed with ‘pocket park’ screening

A proposed auto parts store, even if screened with a “pocket park” setting, is not a popular idea to neighbors in the Sunset Drive area. Several residents were present at a Planning Commission meeting on July 10, and some expressed concerns about a store being proposed on a triangle of property on W. Chicago Boulevard and Sunset. The Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider rezoning for 808 W. Chicago Blvd. and 807 Sunset St. A building on the property was once a church and most recently housed a real estate office.

TPS Board studies energy company proposals

Supt. Mike McAran reported to the Tecumseh School Board on negotiations for mineral rights under Sutton Elementary School on Monday, July 9. Two companies are now vying for options on the 10-acre property. Several weeks ago, McAran was contacted by Savoy Energy of Traverse City about leasing the property at a tentative figure of $250 per acre per year and 1/8 of the profit from each unit of energy tapped (barrels of oil or cubic feet of natural gas).

Tecumseh family finds Chinese students more alike than different on musical tour with U-M group

A Tecumseh family spent three weeks in May visiting China with a University of Michigan music group. Colleen Conway teaches at the University of Michigan School of Music and served as one of the faculty leaders for a group of Music Education students invited to China for a cultural exchange.“The University of Michigan is part of an organization called the Confucius Institute, and this trip was initiated and paid for by them,” said Colleen.

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