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To the Editor,We are so fortunate to live in such a nice community. As we retired 25 years ago, we elected to remain as Tecumseh residents for so many reasons. First of all, due to the good people of Tecumseh and for the many good friends we had met. And too, we were pleased with services provided by the city…fire, police, schools, churches and an excellent library.It is time for the good people of Tecumseh to support our library. On May 7, we have the opportunity and yes, the obligation, to vote. Please remember there are TWO ISSUES on the ballot.

To the Editor,I would like to encourage voters in the Tecumseh District Library District to Vote Yes + Yes on May 7th at the Raisin Community Center so the millage will pass to keep the TDL open. Resources available at the library help to keep our residents and many other seniors connected to the community and provide learning and entertainment opportunities. Jill KiesowLife Enrichment CoordinatorTecumseh Place I and II and Fieldstone at Tecumseh Place

To the Editor,Please vote “YES” on Tuesday, May 7, for the longevity of the Tecumseh District Library. All library district voters need to approve the 1.15 mills renewal (Proposal 1) and 0.2 mills of additional funding (Proposal 2) in order for the library to meet the present and future needs of the community.The Tecumseh District Library is a vital part of the community.The library is a safe haven for children and adults. The library staff is always helpful, knowledgeable, and caring.The impact the library has had on my family is immeasurable.

Approximately half of Tecumseh’s high school wrestlers were diagnosed with skin infections during the winter season, according to Athletic Director Casey Randolph. Supt.

Ruby Marie Childers, age 91, of Adrian, died on Friday, April 26, 2013, at Tecumseh Place. She was born April 2, 1922 in Morenci, Mich., to Jack and Hazel Alberta (McCarty) Plate. She married Gary A. Childers on December 26, 1964 in Ypsilanti, Mich., and he preceded her in death on January 17, 2007. Ruby was a past member of Trenton Hills United Brethren Church and attended the now Elem3nt Church in Adrian.

Thomas Fred Kampmueller, age 86 of Brooklyn, formerly of Tecumseh, died peacefully Friday, April 26, 2013 at University Hospital, Ann Arbor. He was born March 5, 1927 in Petersburg, Mich., the son of Charles Fred and Ellen B. (Gaertner) Kampmueller. On September 27, 1952, Tom married Betty Beck in Tecumseh and she survives.Tom graduated from Petersburg High School in 1945 and joined the U.S. Army. He worked for the Tecumseh Products Company for 41 years, retiring in April 1991. Tom was a charter member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Tecumseh.Tom enjoyed bowling and his home on Wolf Lake.

Virginia Mary Murray died April 29 in Tecumseh. Virginia was born in Maplewood, N. J. June 1, 1926 to Jane and Martin Knuth. In 1949, Virginia married Dr. Robert J. Murray, he survives.Virginia received her RN degree from Cornell Medical Center and her Nurse Practitioner degree from Northwestern University, practicing for many years at University of Miami health center.Virginia, a lifelong resident of the Tecumseh area, was a founding member of the Tecumseh Players, member of the Tecumseh Rotary Club and the Little Garden Club.

Shirley J. Lance, age 86 of Marshall, passed away Monday, April 29, 2013 at Marshall Tendercare. She was born February 9, 1927 in Union City, Mich., the daughter of John L. and Sophronia (Lelious) Matson. On June 12, 1960, she married Thomas Melvin Lance, sadly he preceded her in death.Shirley worked as a nurse in her early career. She then worked in a small machine parts assembly plant in Olivet, Mich., and managed apartments in the surrounding Michigan area until her and her husband settled as managers at the town and country apartments in Tecumseh from 1998 to 2008.