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To the Editor,A huge thank you to the Tecumseh community for making the 2014 Promenade Tecumseh such a success. Not only were the featured homes showcased so beautifully but the town of Tec-umseh was showcased as a vibrate and exciting place to visit or live. A special thanks to our home owners and their sponsors:• Paula Mamayek on E. Pottawatamie sponsored by Grey Fox Floral• West Branch School on Kilbuck sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Tecumseh and the Friends of the Tecumseh District Library• Chuck and Margaret Gross on S.

Social media will be helping promote the best beaches throughout the state of Michigan as Pure Michigan, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are asking the general public to share their favorite beach photographs on Instagram.The Pure Michigan Instagram Challenge kicked off Friday, June 20 and lasts for 10 days.

A solid season came to an end for Clinton High School’s varsity softball team as the Redskins advanced to the Michigan High School Athletic Association’s Division 3 state semifinal held at Michigan State University on Friday, June 13, but was defeated 7-5 by Unionville-Sebewaing.The Patriots scored two runs off of Clinton’s starting pitcher, Megan Burton, in the first inning. The Redskins were plagued with five errors, beginning with the first batter reaching base on a fielding error.

With Michigan lawmakers on summer break and still no fix for the state’s roads, Tecumseh City Council made the first move to find ways to fix them.“Road funding is certainly not where it needs to be to support the amount of road work that is needed,” said Tecumseh City Manager Kevin Welch.At the Monday Tecumseh City Council meeting, council members discussed possibilities on how to address the city’s roads, which were presented at a May 12 study session of the 2014 Strategic Plan prior to the regular meeting that day.“I reviewed a strategic plan with you,” said Welch.

To the Editor,Communities in Schools of the Tecumseh Area’s (CISTA) mission statement is “To surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.”Tecumseh is a wonderful community that eagerly supports the programs that enrich the lives of children!Each year second grade students from all four elementary buildings participate in a Community Walk coordinated by CISTA.The students learn about historic and government entities in Tecumseh and tour some local businesses.

Naomi Ruth Spohr, 85, of Adrian, Mich., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 14, 2014, under the care of Lenawee Medical Care Facility.Naomi was born January 26, 1929, in Jackson, Mich., the daughter of Rev. Pierre and Monabelle (DeCamp) Hawley. On October 21, 1947, she married Lee Spohr of Britton. He preceded her in death on April 16, 2013.Naomi enjoyed being a wife and mother. She worked with her husband, Lee, on the family farm and invested her time raising her children. She enjoyed sewing, decorating, and entertaining family and friends in her home.

Sheila Kaye Bihlmeyer was born July 19, 1960 and died on June 9, 2014. She was a graduate of the class of 1978 from Tecumseh. She will be remembered by many for her beautiful smile and kindness. She is survived by: three children, son Kyle (Heather) Zimmerman, daughter Karlee (Brad) Zimmerman, and son Keenan Zimmerman; six grandchildren; three sisters, Teresa (Gordon) Henning, Luana (Bill) Bailey and twin Sheryl (Daniel) Richard; stepmom Trudy Bihlmeyer; stepfather Ed Mantel; stepsisters and brothers and many nieces and nephews.

Kathleen Kay (Davis) Oliver of Jackson, Mich., passed away on June 13, 2014 at the age of 76. She was born to William F. and Dorothy L. Davis on August 2, 1937 in Jackson. She married Orvil Ray Oliver on September 3, 1957. She was the owner and operator of Allskate Fun Center. She was a member of the United Methodist Church RSA, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, the Humane Society, and MDA. She loved being a wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 55 years Orvil Ray Oliver; children Mark R. (Lisa) Oliver, Kirk R. (Pam) Oliver, and Leslie L.