Archive - 2012

To the Editor,

Thank you to the members of the Macon Garden Club for their cheerful work in jump-starting my gardening.

I really appreciate it and my heart felt thanks go out to them.

Cathy Cook
Macon

To the Editor,

I read, with great interest, Mr. Allen Graham’s letter to you in the May 9, 2012 edition of the Herald. During my first reading of his letter, I mistakenly dismissed his description of the state of our politics. I thought his words intended to provoke some and alienate others.

After a second reading, I began to understand the fear and anxiety Mr. Graham displays due to the excesses of political rhetoric flowing from Washington and from other partisan sources. I disagree with several of his premises. First, the Constitution is not an immutable document. It has been amended twenty seven times since 1791. Second, “free enterprise” is not mentioned in the Constitution. Third, the utopian ideals, having evolved from the writings of Thomas More to those of Robert Owen, et al, are mimicked in the Preamble to the Constitution.

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity…

Citizens, whether Conservative, Independent, Liberal, Republican, or Democrat, (or any other group label), want an effective, stable government. Most citizens want to work for a fair, living wage that will allow them (according to their capabilities and desires) to obtain their version of the “blessings of liberty.” It may be presumptuous or even insulting, to assume otherwise for a portion of our citizenry. “Effective free enterprise” requires that corporations, mid-size and small businesses, as well as state and local governments recognize and promote “the general Welfare” through fair wages and benefits, continuing education that prepares each citizen for a role in our changing economy and in our democracy, and through safe working and living environments and effective infrastructure.

To the Editor,

To the editor and the fine residents of Tecumseh and the surrounding communities.

I would like to ask for your help and support. This Saturday I will be participating in the Great Kiwanis Shave Off. If you’ve not heard of this event, it is one where I, the volunteer, seek pledges and donations for a charitable cause, and in return, I have my head shaved. It sounded pretty easy to me and I am reaching out to all for your support in this endeavor.

The donations I collect will be divided equally between Lenawee Emergency and Affordable Housing (LEAHC) and the YMCA of Lenawee County. I am employed by both of these fine organizations and would like to support the good work they do for Lenawee County residents. At LEAHC, funds will be used to support the homeless prevention programs. Funds at the YMCA will be used to offer scholarships to kids for the many sports and child care programs offered there. All funds will remain in Lenawee County to aid Lenawee County residents.

“Why,” you ask, should you support me? First, because I am a giver. Over the last 30 years I have given to this community as a school volunteer, a boy scout volunteer, a girl scout leader, a Sunday School teacher, a foster parent of over 60 children in four school districts, a band booster, a choir member, an arts supporter, and not only soccer, but also little league, swim team cross country, track, football, wrestling, gymnastics, and bowling mom. Second, because I will also be donating 12 inches of soft, shiny locks to Locks of Love.

Donations need to be in by Saturday, May 19. They can be made by phone to LEAHC at 264-0782 or the YMCA at 263-2151. Or, mail a gift to LEAHC at P.O. Box 392, Adrian, MI 49221 or the YMCA, 638 W. Maumee, Adrian, MI 49221. Or, drop something off in person.

I also would like to send a big thank you to all who have supported me so far and all who are yet to do so. By working together, we make this fine community what it is today.

To the editor,

To family, friends and loyal customers of Tilton & Son’s Shoes:

Thank you all for celebrating my retirement. I am grateful for each and everyone of you. The kindness and appreciation you have shown me has made my nearly 40 years of service a truly rewarding experience.

A very heartfelt thank you to Gladys, Bud and Tim Tilton for putting up with me for all thse years! I have enjoyed working, laughing and sharing a very special part of my life with you.

My cup runneth over and over again.

Thank you and bless you all.

Betty Roumell
Onsted

Area communities have plans in place for parades and ceremonies to honor veterans for Memorial Day on Monday, May 28. Memorial Day became an official federal holiday in 1971. The holiday occurs on the last Monday in May. It began in different communities across the country to remember those who died while serving in the United States Military.

Gary Naugle coordinates Tecumseh’s Memorial Day activities. The Tecumseh Memorial Day parade begins at 10 a.m. at City Hall. There are 80 units participating in the parade. Naugle encourages residents to walk in the parade in honor of an active or fallen service family member or friend. Children can participate in the parade by decorating and riding their bikes.

Following the parade there will be a ceremony at Brookside Cemetery on Union Street, featuring a special dedication in honor of two local residents. Retired Army Colonel Richard Schroeder will give the featured speech. The Plymouth Fife and Drum Corps and the Tecumseh High School Band will provide music at the cemetery.

World War II planes will land at Meyers-Diver’s Airport on Macon Highway between 6:30 and 7 a.m. The planes will be on display until they take off at 9:30 a.m. for their flyover during the parade. Jets from Selfridge Air National Guard base in Mount Clemens will do a flyover between 10 and 10:15 a.m.
Gary Naugle can answer any questions about the parade or the ceremonies at Brookside Cemetery. He can be reached at 423.5827.

The Memorial Day Parade in the Village of Clinton will begin at 10 a.m. A special service at the cemetery will follow the parade.

Britton’s Memorial Day parade begins at 9 a.m., and participants may begin lining up at 8:45 a.m. next to Britton Deerfield School. Due to construction in the village, the route for the parade is different this year. The parade will travel down Church Street to M-50 to South Main Street then up College Avenue to Village Park where a short Memorial Day service will be held.

On Saturday, May 19, the Tecumseh Schools Orchestra Program (TSO) will host a concert at the Tecumseh High School Cafetorium with fiddler, Patrick Clark. Patrick was the fiddler for country star Darius Rucker (Darius was also “Hootie” from the band, “Hootie and the Blowfish). In addition to touring with Darius, Patrick has performed with Josh Gracin, Big and Rich, Sarah Evans, and more. He has appeared on The Tonight Show, Oprah, David Letterman, The Jimmy Kimmel Show, Dancing with the Stars, and countless other programs.

The concert will feature those TSO members who will be attending workshops with Patrick during the day and will include a performance by the Tecumseh Fiddlers as well.

The concert is at 7:30 p.m. in the Cafetorium at 760 Brown St., Tecumseh. Tickets are $5, general admission, and available at the door that evening. Patrick will also have copies of his book, “Fiddle 4 Every Level,” and his CDs available for purchase as well. Fifty-percent of book and CD sales go back to supporting the TSO program, and 100 percent of ticket sales support the TSO students’ endeavors as well.