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Clinton’s varsity football team opened its 2012 football season with a big victory over rival Manchester on Friday at home, defeating the Dutchman 32-14. Scoring for Clinton were TJ Baker with 31- and one-yard touchdown runs and Colin Poore with TD runs of 22- and 29-yards. He also recovered a fumble in the end zone for his third touchdown of the night. Gannon Nelson kicked two extra point kicks to round out the Redskins’ scoring. Poore led Clinton’s rushing attack with 140-yards on 14 carries followed closely by Baker with 120-yards gained on 14 carries.

To The Editor,I must reply to the Pat Zuidema letter of 8/23: Notice how in its criticism of Governor Romney, it went right to the same tired, divisive, class warfare argument the left always trots out. Why? Because, like our President, he wants to divert attention from the real issues, such as Obama’s dismal record on jobs, unemployment, scandals, gas prices, skyrocketing debt, record food stamp dependence, and poverty.Mr. Obama clearly can’t run on his record, so attempting to paint Republicans as evil rich people is about all he has left. I DON’T CARE about Mr.

To the Editor,Will the person please return my late husband’s wedding bands to me that you took from my jewelry box? You know how much they mean to me? How could you! You won’t prosper from taking them.So ease your conscience by returning them. If you don’t want to show your face, put them in an envelope and drop them in my mailbox so we can both sleep better at night.You know who you are, and so do I. Shame on you!J. ColeTecumseh

William E. Lively, age 88 of Tecumseh, died peacefully at Cambrian Assisted Living with his family at his side and under the gentle care of Hospice of Lenawee. He was born on October 9, 1923 in Clay, Ky., the son of Elbert and Mary (Tow) Lively. He married Betty McMahon on November 27, 1946 and celebrated 65 years of marriage this past year.Bill served as a B29 mechanic in the Army Air Force in WWII. He was a Scoutmaster. He loved to read and authored many writings. He restored a wooden sailboat and built his retirement dream home in Traverse City.Bill believed he was born a teacher.

A process to establish a legal lake level and an assessment district for repairs to the Red Mill Dam is continuing to make progress, according to Stephen May, Lenawee County Drain Commissioner. In June, May had encouraged the Lenawee County Board of Commissioners to support an option for the dam that was estimated to cost approximately $315,000 after the engineering firm of Fishback, Thompson, Carr and Huber of Grand Rapids conducted a study to review potential options for maintaining the dam earlier this year.

A “warm and welcoming” reception was received by a group of Tecumseh representatives who attended the 37th Annual Corn Festival in Tecumseh, Ontario, on Thursday, Aug. 23.“You wouldn’t have known you were in another country,” said Tecumseh City Manager Kevin Welch, who added the Canadian hosts “really made us feel at home.”Tecumseh, Ontario, is located on the shores of Lake St.

Jimmie Johnson looked to have the Pure Michigan 400 sewn up in his back pocket as the leader of the NASCAR race at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 19, with just five laps remaining. But a puff of blue-white smoke coming from under No.

The Second Annual Tecumseh Indian’s “Night Under the Lights” youth football clinic is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 17 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.The clinic will feature games and skill development with youth working with Tecumseh’s varsity players.Pre-registration and walk-up registrations will be taken. The cost is $25 per player and includes a T-shirt.To pre-register, mail information and payment to: Tecumseh High School ATTN: Indian Fan Club, 760 Brown Street, Tecumseh, MI 49286. Make checks payable to the Indian Fan Club.