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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

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.

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.

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.

Saturday morning, May 18, was a beautiful day for a race, and 130 runners, plus 30 walkers, took advantage of the fine weather to participate in the Ninth Annual ProMedica Race for Diabetes 5K at Herrick Hospital.The race began at 9 a.m. sharp and the first runner, Bob Bridges of Onsted, competing in the men’s 50- to 54-year-old division, crossed the finish line 19 minutes and 26 seconds later to take first place overall.

To the Editor,Souls That Smile Child Care is closing on May 24th, after 17 years in business. I want to thank this community for giving me so many reasons to enjoy caring for children in this wonderful city. I thank the library, post office, grocery stores, banks, restaurants and other local businesses who welcomed us with open arms. Special thanks to “our Amy” for the treats from the Family Frosty. Mrs. Michele has provided playgroup activities and these have been awesome.

To the Editor,In response to Mr. Potters’ recent lawsuit limiting the healthcare choices of his employees, I would like to state: I had been a long time buyer and proponent of Eden Foods. I will certainly stop on both counts if Mr. Potter persists. While Mr. Potter can make these personal choices about healthcare for himself, it is arrogant, and paternalistic to impose those on his employees. Shame on him. This is no impingement of his morals or values, by imposing his personal choices on others he is proving to be a reprehensible person.

Tecumseh’s Memorial Day commemoration will include the traditional parade at 10 a.m., with a line-up at City Hall and march to Union Street, ending at Brookside Cemetery. “We have 75 to 80 units this year,” said Memorial Day Parade Marshal Gary Naugle. He added that the Plymouth Fife and Drum Corp will again visit the city this year. World War II planes are scheduled to conduct a flyover at 10 a.m.A Memorial Day Service will be conducted at Brookside Cemetery immediately following the parade.“Our guest speaker this year is Petty Officer First Class Joseph Koh of the U.S.

Tecumseh’s varsity boys track team placed eighth while the Indians’ girls finished 12th at the Michigan High School Athletic Association regional meet at Livonia Ladywood on Saturday. May 18.Chelsea placed first in the boy’s meet with a score of 189 while the Indians were eighth with 37.50.