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Vacancy opens on TPS board with Oren departure

Tecumseh Public School trustee Matt Oren announced Thursday, May 30, that he was vacating his seat on the school board effective immediately. “Tuesday night was my last meeting,” said Oren, referring to the meeting of the board that was postponed by one day due to the Memorial Day holiday.Oren said that he and his wife Pam, who will be leaving her post with the school district as an advocate for homeless students, will be leaving Tecumseh Friday, May 31.

TMS students travel to Gettysburg

To the Editor,We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the adults, students, and local businesses who made the 2013 Tecumseh Middle School 8th grade trip to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania a wonderful success. Sr. Master Sandoval’s ATA Black Belt Academy generously granted our trip the concession stand rights for the November, 2012 ATA Tournament held at Tecumseh High School.

Thanks CISTA and adult mentors in Pen Pal program

To the Editor,In the last week, the sixth graders at Tecumseh Middle School have hosted Pen Pal breakfasts for over one hundred community members. We would like to offer our heartfelt thanks to these adult mentors for writing our students this school year. Each day, the students look forward to mail call and cannot wait to reply. It is a special day when we get to meet our Pen Pals.Thank you to CIS and Cindy Hook for facilitating this wonderful program.Chelsey AnastasoffGinnie EchterKris HoagPaul KeyserBeth Robertson

Appreciates service of TPS administration and teaching staff

To the Editor,What does it take to have a high school that provides a quality education and a comfortable atmosphere to learn? It starts with the person at the top, and in our case, that’s Mr. McAran. He works hard, is never too busy to listen, and is a problem solver. Thank you for your dedication.Mr. Mills is the leader of Tecumseh High School and we’re impressed with the clean, safe environment and high quality of classes.

THS Class of 2013 thanks supporters of Mystery Trip

To the Editor,The class of 2013 would like to thank everyone who made our Mystery Trip a huge success. We appreciate the donations of money and goods from: Stir It Up, Carpet on Wheels, F & S Landscaping, Slusarski Excavating, The Sports Hut, Martin’s Home Center, JR’s, Little Caesar’s, Martin Swindle and Allstate Insurance Company, NSK, ididit, Paul’s Manufactured Homes, Michael Savoia and Edward Jones Investments, Bailey’s WaterCare Service, The Dog House, ACE Hardware, The Cutting Corner, Jerry’s Market, Meijer, Busch’s, After Prom, CISTA, and The Eye Care Center.

Group aims to network Lenawee County with looping trail system

The Raisin Township Board of Trustees met in a special session on Monday, May 20 at 10 a.m. to discuss possibilities to expand recreational opportunities in the township. The future of the township’s roads also entered into the discussion.Adrian’s DDA Director and Economic Development Coordinator, Chris Miller, gave a presentation and invited the trustees to consider becoming members of the Complete Streets Coalition.

Board offers ‘olive branch’ to former wrestling coach

The Tecumseh School Board was in session for only 19 minutes to conduct its regular business at Monday night’s regular meeting. The trustees then retired to executive session to hear arguments regarding the decision not to renew Tecumseh High School varsity wrestling coach Tony Greathouse’s contract for the coaching position for the coming year. Greathouse was put on a probationary agreement at the end of the 2011-2012 season by THS athletic director and assistant principal Casey Randolph, with the consent of Supt.

City of Tecumseh receives A+ Standard & Poor’s rating

The city of Tecumseh recently received an A+/Stable rating from Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services, denoting a “stable outlook” regarding its general obligation bond commitments.“Every organization typically gets a bond rating, which is an overall assessment of the city’s financial condition,” said Kevin Welch, Tecumseh City Manager. “What it would typically be used for is if you wanted to borrow money. In that case we would receive an A+ rating, which is good.” The rating survey assesses the community a municipality resides in as well as other factors affecting its financial position.

Senior athletes honored at Tecumseh High School banquet

It was no surprise to those attending Tecumseh High School’s Senior Athletic Banquet on Wednesday, May 22, when principal Griff Mills announced the names of Rachel Waite and John Terry as this year’s Scholar Athletes of the Year.

Clarence Arthur Schroeder

Clarence Arthur Schroeder went to be with Jesus early Monday morning, May 27, 2013. He was born on February 26, 1925 and lived his whole life in Britton and Tecumseh, Mich. He was fondly called many names. He was called Dad by his children: Thomas (Pamela) Schroeder of Milan, Mich; Richard (Diane) Schroeder of Carson City, Mich; Mary (Mark) Tommelein of Tecumseh, Mich. He was called “Opa” by his grandchildren and their spouses (Heidi, Emily, Andrew, Craig, Krista, Jacob, Melissa, and Matt) and their spouses and by his 15 great-grandchildren.

Tribe's boys lacrosse team defeats Bulldogs 19-3

Tecumseh’s varsity boys lacrosse team defeated visiting Chelsea 19-3 in pre-regional action on Thursday, May 24, to advance in post-season action.Shane Lewandowski scored five goals and tallied three assists to lead the Indians’ offense.The Indians slammed the Bulldogs’ net for a 13-1 lead at the end of the opening half.Tecumseh’s Tristan Burkhard added three goals and one assist: Stephen Bloxam, four goals and two assists; Anthony Ialacci, two goals, four assists, and six ground balls.Matt Scheffler and Peter Rathsack (8 groundballs, 2 takeaways) dominated faceoffs, winning 10-of-13 when o

William J. Marsh

William J. Marsh, age 80 of Tecumseh, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2013 at Bixby Hospital. He was born July 13, 1932 in Bluffton, Ind., the son of Chester and Hazel Marsh. On August 25, 1951 he married Violet Hoffman in Detroit, Mich., and she survives.William was an active member of Clinton United Methodist Church. He was the past master of the Masonic Lodge in Detroit and transferred to Saline. William was a member of the Detroit Carpenters Union 687 for over 50 years. He enjoyed gardening, flowers, and was active with Meals on Wheels.

Clinton boys place second, win share of TCC title

Clinton’s varsity boys track team hosted the Tri-County Conference meet on Wednesday May 22, and earned a strong second place finish to guarantee a share of the TCC overall championship, its first since 1984. First place finishers included Clinton’s 3200-meter relay team of Ryan Rogers, Justin Swisher, Jimmy Phillips and Dominic Muessig. Muessig also placed first in the 800- and 1600-meter runs while Rogers placed first in the 3200-meter run. Clinton’s 1600-meter relay team (Ryan Piatt, Tom Vinton, Mathew Sexton, Muessig) also placed first.

T-shirt sales benefitted cystic fibrosis, not cancer

To the Editor,An error was made in last night’s paper [May 23, 2013] that to some might seem small but to others like me is grievous! I have had the privilege of meeting Katie Martin on three different occasions. Katie, like my youngest daughter Ashley, suffers from cystic fibrosis. It was a chance meeting the first time. At that time Katie was selling rubber bracelets for the benefit of cystic fibrosis and I bought several from her and came back again as I needed more.

Dan Sidney Root

Dan Sidney Root, 87 of Tecumseh passed away peacefully on May 22 at Tecumseh Place. He was born Dec. 28, 1925 in Albion, N.Y., the son of Orpheus Arnold and Ellen (Curtin) Root. He was married to Margery Ann Garvey on June 27, 1953 and she preceded him in death on Feb. 24, 2009.Dan graduated from the University of Detroit with a Business Administration degree, and was employed in municipal bond sales for 25 years, followed by 10 years as a tax assessor. He was a regular member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Tecumseh.

Norma Lee Myers

Norma Lee Myers, age 90, of Tecumseh, passed peacefully with family by her side from this life to her forever home in Heaven on May 21, 2013.Norma was born in (Avery County) Roaring Creek, N.C. on June 11, 1922 to the late Rome and Jenny (Easter) Hughes. On April 23, 1945 she married Johnie Cameron Myers in Elizabethton, Tenn. and he preceded her in death.Norma has seven children, Brenda (Peyton) Bunting, (deceased) formerly of Tecumseh — Joe (Diane) Myers of Lancaster, Ohio — J. C.

Luke Alphonse (Miller)

Luke Alphonse (Miller). 06/26/1972-05/17/2013. With heavy hearts, the family of Luke Alphonse wish to share the passing of Luke’s life on Friday, May 17, 2013. He was born to Don and Marilyn Bloom Miller on June 26, 1972 in Detroit, Mich. Luke grew up in the Tecumseh, Mich., area.Pursuing his passion after high school, he attended Pivot Point Cosmetology in Chicago, Ill. Thereafter he traveled around the globe with well-known product manufacturer, Redken, styling models and teaching. Luke was an expert in his field and well loved by hundreds of clients.

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