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Big fish being caught at Tecumseh’s Globe Mill Pond

There are some very large fish in the state of Michigan being pursued by avid anglers who’ll pay top dollar to hook into a keeper hauled out of the Great Lakes. But there are also those who choose to stay close to home and the small ponds scattered across the state including those right here in Tecumseh where big fish are being landed.Paul Autry of Tecumseh recently caught a large 37-inch pike in Globe Mill Pond behind Tecumseh’s Community Center near the dam and went back to try his luck again four days later.

Ilah M. Brooks

Ilah M. Brooks, 85, of Belding, died Sunday morning, June 23, 2013 at Heartland Health Care Center in Ionia. Ilah was born on September 4, 1927 in Alpena, Mich., to Clare and Mary (Olsen) Dority.

Tecumseh's Classic Car, Bike Show winners named

The winners of Tecumseh’s first Classic Car and Bike Show of the 2013 season have been announced and the winners are both from out of town.Ron Wilson of Adrian placed first in the automobile division with his 1935 Chevy 2-door Sedan receiving the June Judges Choice Award.David Chamberlin of Clinton placed first in the motorcycle division with his 2003 Harley Davidson Road King.The guest judge for the event was Gary Naugle, Tecumseh City Council member.Tecumseh’s next Classic Car and Bike Show is scheduled for July 18 from 6-8 p.m.

Bonnie H. McElroy

Bonnie H. McElroy, age 86, a Tecumseh resident since moving here from Monroe in 1968, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2013, with her family at her side. She was a resident of Cambrian Assisted Living and was under the gentle care of Hospice of Lenawee. She was born on August 7, 1926, in Festus, Mo., the daughter of Noah and Essie (Carr) Hefner. She married Richard A. MacGirr on July 27, 1946, and sadly, he died unexpectedly on October 9, 1949. She then married Kenneth C.

Don E. Hannah

Don E. Hannah, age 80 of Tecumseh, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at Herrick Manor, Tecumseh. He was born on July 4, 1932, in Macon, Mich., the son of Jack and Beulah (Garber) Hannah. He married Elizabeth “Betty” Kossey on June 16, 1951, and she preceded him in death on June 2, 2011.Don worked at Tecumseh Products for 35 years until retiring in 1986 and also worked for Raisin Township Fire Department from 1969 until 1990, retiring as Assistant Chief. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Council No. 9937, both in Tecumseh.

John Arft

John Arft, of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at his home, at age 75. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Ginny; children, Lorre (Dean) Bournay of Northville, David of Rochester, N.Y.; four grandchildren; step-mother, Lillian Arft of Jackson; twin sister, Sonja Arft of St. Clair Shores. Preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Irene (Kikolski) Arft Sr.; and a brother, Raymond Arft Jr. John was well known around Jackson through various affiliations and as owner of Arco Bookkeeping and Tax Service. He was a graduate of Tecumseh High School and Cleary College.

Britton builds local history into newly completed streetscape

Residents in Britton spent the summer of 2012 anticipating a revitalized downtown through a Michigan Department of Transportation streetscape project. Originally with a completion date of September 2012, it was only in the last week the finishing touches were put on the signage, cement work, and lighting.Residents and visitors can now appreciate better lighting, handicap access to the raised sidewalk, and granite stones that acknowledge some of Britton’s important residents.

Powwow coming to Raisin Township June 29-30

Mitchell Park in Raisin Township will be the site of the Art Brant Memorial Powwow on Saturday, June 29, and Sunday, June 30. Gates will open at 10 a.m. and proceeds from the $6 admission to the event will benefit the Leh Nah Weh Native American organization. Children under eight who attend with an adult get in free.The group approached Raisin Township officials last fall concerning the possibility of holding a powwow in the park. Leh Nah Weh president Abel “Cool Wind Bear” Cooper told the board that the group had been looking for a way to come back to the Tecumseh area.

Council seeks Brownfield grant for environmental cleanup project

Tecumseh City Council members voted at its Monday, June 17, meeting to support the city’s application to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality for a Brownfield Redevelopment Grant to support the redevelopment of property being considered as a restaurant location for Salsaria’s, a Mexican food restaurant. The building is at 146 E.

Morale high as township departments merge

It’s been three months since the Raisin Township trustees voted to bring its Fire and Police Departments together under one Department of Public Safety (DPS) umbrella as part of a cost reduction plan for the township. Raisin Township operated for several years with a separate Fire Department and Police Department.

CISTA kick-starts summer for students

Communities In Schools of the Tecumseh Area (CISTA) is kicking off a busy summer with T-Town Safety Monday, June 24. CISTA executive director Heather Masten said that the course, which teaches students five years old through second grade about a wide range of safety issues, is already fully enrolled, but parents who would like to check for last minute openings may call the office at 423.7574. There is a fee for all programs.Masten said that she is grateful for the community’s participation in CISTA’s classes and programs.

Indian Crossing Trails Park should be off limits to mountain biking

Consideration is being given to a proposal that would allow the sport of mountain biking in a portion of Indian Crossing Trails Park located near the Standish Dam off Burt Street.The park currently has posted signs prohibiting biking at both entrances to the trails — one at Standish Dam and the other at the Globe Mill Dam near the Community Center.We understand the lure of the park to enthusiasts of mountain biking.

Outdoor drama tells story of Tecumseh on 200th year of his death

To the Editor,Today’s Columbus Dispatch included (an advertisement) for the new season of Tecumseh! Over the years we have brought similar ads or information about this amazing spectacle to your office and/or the Chamber of Commerce.We have several times (at least 10) viewed the pageant with guests from Tecumseh, Mich., or have groups in tow. It is truly amazing.

Thanks VFW for donation of American flag to district library

To the Editor,It is with sincere appreciation that I write this letter to thank Nick Hebert, Commander and the other members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 4187 of Tecumseh.Commander Hebert stopped by the library last week and donated a beautiful new flag. He told me he noticed that our flag was becoming frayed, so thought he would replace it. The generosity of this gesture cannot be overstated.We are all so lucky to live and work in a place where people support each other.

Wanda M. Crane

Wanda M. Crane, age 94, of Tecumseh, died June 17, 2013 at Cambrian Assisted Living, in Tecumseh, where she had been a resident for five years.She was born August 31, 1918 in Deerfield, the daughter of William and Alvina (Schurg) Weasel.In 1936 she graduated from Deerfield High School. On August 28, 1937 she married Fay Edwin Crane in Angola, Indiana.He died on September 25, 1998.Wanda was a resident of Tecumseh for most of her life. She worked at Ford Motor Company in Rawsonville, retiring after 25 years.She was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Tecumseh.

Tecumseh wins Division II state championship

Winning a state title and making it look easy has teams across Michigan talking about Tecumseh High School’s varsity softball program being as solid as they come after the Indians picked up their third Division II championship on Saturday, June 15, in Battle Creek in dominating fashion.The weather looked threatening early in the game but it had nothing on the Indians as they secured a 5-1 victory against Saginaw Swan Valley for the title.

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