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Phyllis Jean Simon, age 81 of Tecumseh, died Friday, July 26, 2013, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 26, 1931, in Fayette, Ohio, to Ulna and Elvira (Rohrs) Borton. On February 26, 1952, in Assumption, Ohio, she married Herbert F. Simon, and he survives. Phyllis graduated from Gorham Fayette High School in 1949. She retired in 1993 after 20 years working for the Tecumseh Public Schools and the LISD as a bus driver.

Helia Irene DeRousie, age 89, of Tecumseh, formerly of Blissfield, died Saturday, July 27, 2013, at Cambrian Assisted Living. She was born on November 22, 1923, in Baltic, Mich., to Kaarlo and Fannie (Hirvasniemi) Juntunen. Helia married Stuart J. DeRousie on April 6, 1946, in Detroit, Mich.Helia grew up in the Upper Peninsula and worked as a secretary in Detroit, at Adrian College and at Tecumseh Products. Her joys were summers in the Keweenaw Peninsula, many friends, reading, long walks, and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.In addition to her husband Stuart J.

Tecumseh High School’s athletic department announced on Tuesday, July 29, that Josh Lindeman has been hired as the Indians’ new head varsity wrestling coach. Lindeman takes over for Tony Greathouse, who resigned after coaching the Indians the last two seasons.Tecumseh advanced to the Division II state tournament both seasons under Greathouse’s leadership.Lindeman coached wrestling at Columbia Central last season. He will also serve as assistant coach for Tecumseh’s varsity football team.A meet the coach meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 1, at 3 p.m.

Two weeks ago, Christina Walters had no idea the location of her four-year-old niece, Rachel Hardy. Walters’ sister, Pam Hardy, had left for a doctor’s appointment and never returned home.Clinton resident Tom Hardy, Pam’s father and Rachel’s grandfather, was contacted on July 1 by police in the Czech Republic and told Pam had been arrested for drug smuggling, but the whereabouts of Rachel were unknown. The Hardy family was frantic. “It’s real hard,” said Tom’s wife, Madonna.With the help of CNN and a private investigator, the family learned Rachel Hardy was in Malaga, Spain.

Road construction work has now shifted from S. Occidental to Maumee Street, but both projects continue to be the focus of this summer’s street repairs in the city.“Occidental is not complete yet, but it’s paved and open,” said Tim Bock, Superintendent of Tecumseh’s Department of Public Works. He added that restoration work would take place on S. Occidental at the end of August. Maumee Street, between M-50 and Russell Road, is currently closed to through traffic as crews have shifted their attention to that street.

To the Editor, I am a lifelong resident of Britton and Tecumseh. Although I have a Tecumseh address, I live in Britton School District. I am writing this letter with the hope of encouraging fellow Britton residents to support the Britton Library at the polls on August 6th. The Lenawee District Library (of which the Britton Library is a branch) is asking for .6 mills on the August 6th ballot.

July is hot. Humans sweat and park themselves in front of a fan or air conditioner to keep cool, but canine companions may need some help beating the heat.Heat exhaustion in dogs happens fast, and the outdoor temperatures don’t need to be in triple digits for a dog to get sick. Sometimes heatstroke happens when it’s a change from 50 degree to 80 degree temperatures or when the humidity starts to rise, according to Dr.

By NANCY JENKINSState RepresentativeR-ClaytonAround this time last year, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, better known as Obamacare, affirming it as the law of the land. Like many of you, I was disappointed in this decision. As health care costs continue to skyrocket — leaving many Michiganders unable to afford even basic coverage — it is clear that major, meaningful health care reforms are needed.