By MICKEY ALVARADODown but not out might be a good mantra for Tecumseh’s varsity softball team this season with the Indians’ bats getting them out of some tight situations for an 8-1 start.To open the season the Indians warmed up with a relatively easy 5-1, 12-0 non-conference sweep over visiting Onsted on Wednesday, April, 11 but had to claw its way to a pair of wins over Blissfield the very next day, Thursday, April 12.Tecumseh came from behind to force an international tiebreaker in game one against Blissfield and went on to win the game in the bottom of the eighth inning with one more r
By DEANE ERTSTecumseh High School athletic director Casey Randolph announced Thursday, May 5, that an agreement had been reached between he and head varsity wrestling coach Tony Greathouse that will allow Greathouse to retain leadership of the team.
By DEB WUETHRICHRiders in the Second Annual Tour de Tecumseh will launch in groups for three rides from the Art Center at Community Arts of Tecumseh (CAT) in John Smith Park on Sunday, May 20. The event is a fundraiser for CAT as well as a family friendly activity promoting exercise and arts awareness. A gallery of bicycle art will also be set up at the Center.“Our original objective was to involve community members and perhaps, in the process, bring people to the Art Center who haven’t been out here before,” said CAT Executive Director, Laura Mastrorocco.
By DEB WUETHRICHAn anonymous gift of $15,000 recently helped Tecumseh High School senior Brandon Rodgers, who needs a kidney transplant, and his family meet a fundraising goal of $40,000. Funds were being raised through the Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) with contributions being made through local events, such as T-shirt sales and a St. Patrick’s Day Taco/Nacho lunch.
By MICKEY ALVARADO Kids wearing cowboy hats and boots greeted Adrian’s varsity football team as the Maples took to their home field on Friday, Oct. 15, to face the visiting Tecumseh Indians.The Maples shut out the Indians in the first half but had to cowboy-up in the second half to stop a determined Tecumseh squad from stealing the show. Adrian toughened up late in the second half, lassoed the Indians and took a 25-14 Southeastern Conference victory.The teams went toe-to-toe in the opening quarter and neither was able to score any points.
Every team entered in the Annual County Tournament tumbled under the pressure of Tecumseh’s varsity volleyball team at Adrian High School on Saturday, Oct.
By DEB WUETHRICHA request for an injunction to prevent the city of Tecumseh from replacing rather than restoring a mausoleum door at Brookside Cemetery was denied by Judge Margaret Noe on Monday, Oct. 17, in Lenawee County Circuit Court. Attorney Michael Brooks filed the lawsuit on Sept. 13 on behalf of Tecumseh residents Roland and Janet von Kaler.Tecumseh City Council members approved the purchase of a new door from Stafford Building Products of Waterford, Ohio, in August.
By DEB WUETHRICHTecumseh City Council held three public hearings at Monday night’s meeting to hear comments regarding industrial facilities exemption certificate requests from Glycon Corp. and GLOV Enterprises, and a proposed industrial development district at GLOV Enterprises. Later in the meeting, all resolutions regarding all three requests were approved.Glycon Corporation is working on a 4,000 square-foot manufacturing addition to its existing building at 912 Industrial Drive, Tecumseh, and adding machinery for a total cost of approximately $958,000.
AN OIL PAINTING class will be held Nov. 7, Nov. 14, Nov. 21 and Nov. 28, from 10 a.m. to noon at the John Smith Park, 804 N. Evans St., Tecumseh. The class is open for beginner through advanced. The cost is $100 for members and $105 for non-members. For more information call 423.0000.
A LITTLEST Artist class will be held Nov. 1, Nov. 8, Nov. 15 and Nov. 22, from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at 804 N. Evans St., John W. Smith Park. The class if for ages 3 to 4 with a parent or caregiver. All materials included. The cost is $35 for members and $40 for non-members. For more information call 423.0000.
By MICKEY ALVARADOA ball shot off the foot of Tecumseh High School senior Nate Brown ended a double overtime Division 2 district soccer championship match at Adrian on Saturday, Oct. 22, with the lone goal defeating Sturgis for the title.Intensity increased on and off the playing field as the game wore on, however, neither team was able to score a goal in 80 minutes of play.
Britton Deerfield’s varsity football team defeated Morenci 20-15 on Friday, Oct. 21, to advance into playoffs for the first time since 2000.The Patriots put up 14 points on two touchdowns and a pair of point after touchdown kicks in the first quarter.
Tecumseh’s varsity girls cross country team placed third at the Southeastern Conference Championship at Hudson Mills Metropark on Thursday, Oct. 20 while the Indians’ boys finished fourth.Dexter placed first in the girls division with a score of 25 while Chelsea was second with 32.
By MARY KAY McCORMICKOn Monday, Aug. 15, the Ten Cate and Zietlow families had their world turn upside down when their historic home on Allan Road caught fire and suffered severe damage. Bernie and Teri Ten Cate lived in one part of the house, while their daughter Hollianne Zietlow lived with her husband Travis and their daughter Natalie in another part of the house. Hollianne and Natalie were home that morning, and were able to get out of the house safely. Five Lenawee County fire departments assisted Tecumseh Fire Department in extinguishing the blaze.
BY DEANE ERTSTecumseh Public Schools’ Supt. Mike McAran reported to the school board Monday night at its regular meeting that the investigation into the feasibility of asking for a recreational bond for joint support of the Tecumseh Community Memorial Pool is still in the works.“The board facility and grounds committee is trying to get a good idea about the amount of millage to request,” McAran said. He said that he has been approached by a number of people to seek user support for the pool, which had been under consideration for closure due to declining revenues for the school.
By DEB WUETHRICHLenawee County voters will be asked to vote on Proposal 1 on the Nov. 8 ballot which would support a 0.28-mill property tax to fund the nonprofit Lenawee County Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) for the next four years. The measure was put forth by the Lenawee County Commissioners this past June.It is estimated that the four-year millage would generate approximately $883,000 next year, with a total of approximately $3.5 million over the next four years.
CPR /First Aid Recertification classes will be held Monday, Nov. 14, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Monday, Nov. 28, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Classes will be held at the Chapter House, 204 N. Broad St., Adrian.To register or for cost, log onto http://www.redcross.org" www.redcross.org.
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