PALMYRA — The Palmyra Cemetery Association held a special meeting Tuesday, July 22, to discuss the current status of its bylaws pertaining to the rules and regulations for the U.S. 223 Cemetery in Palmyra Township.

The association agreed to cease control of the cemetery and allow the Township of Palmyra to claim control.

The special meeting, which was held in the community center of the Palmyra Township Fire Hall, was open to all who wished to voice their opinions of the bylaws used by the association for the cemetery.

For Brad Heineman’s complete story, please see the July 30, 2014, edition of The Advance.

PALMYRA — A recent announcement stated that the Palmyra Post Office location would be transitioning to staying open for four hours a day on a Monday-through-Friday schedule.

Residents of the township were asked to come to the Palmyra Community Hall July 24 to provide input, concerns and ideas for the best options the post office location might take in the near future. Near 30 residents gathered to attend the meeting hosted by Palmyra Postmaster Cathy Clark and Temperance Postmaster Yvonne Bellestri.

Bellestri also manages the Ida and Samaria offices which are now joined together. According to Bellestri, the post office has gone through recent hardships as online shopping and shipping have given a beating to post office sales.

She also said that the decision to reduce the hours at the Palmyra office was not made a local level but instead was issued by … Read More »

While many candidate names will appear on local ballots next Tuesday very few races are actually taking place. The primary election is the time for parties to choose candidates for the different offices from local, state to federal offices.

In most instances only one candidate appears listed for either party. Only five races will require a decision by voters. Three are for have for candidates vying for the Republican candidacy in the general election will be decided by local voters on Aug. 5. Monroe County Voters will select a nonpartisan district court judge and a nonpartisan probate court judge.

The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 5.

For the complete rundown of the election including ballot issues at the state and local level, please pick up the July 30, 2014, edition of The Advance. Millage issues were also … Read More »

Nothing says the summer season in Michigan like corn stalks on both sides of the road during the morning commute. Michigan is known for its delicious home-grown produce and though planting and picking season may be running a hair behind schedule, area farmers and businesses say they believe corn is at great numbers this year.

One popular local producer, Salenbien Farms, located out on Crockett Highway, just off of U.S. 223 has been farming the same land for nearly 60 years. The seasonal stand, which has been open for business since 1972, can be seen on the side of the road each summer and fall seasons. According to Harvey Salenbien, the family-run farm does excellent work during the summer months, especially with sweet corn. Salenbien said this year’s crop of sweet corn is one of the best he can remember.

“It’s later … Read More »

Voters in Deerfield, Riga and Palmyra Townships will all have millage requests on the Aug. 5 primary ballot and voters in the Britton Deerfield School district will once again be asked to approve a five-year one-mill sinking fund request after voters turned it down at a special May election.

All Lenawee County voters will be asked to consider a .5 mill renewal for the Lenawee County Department on Aging.

Voters in Whiteford Township won’t see any millage requests on the ballot.

The Britton Deerfield School board is seeking a one-mill sinking fund for five years to help fund needed maintenance projects at both facilities. Voters turned down the request in May by a 130-115 margin.

For a full rundown on the millage issues, please see Melissa Burnor’s story on Page 1 of the July 23, 2014, edition of The Advance.

PALMYRA — Due to recent public comment and question on application of salt brining on Palmyra Township roads, a special meeting was held to discuss the issue Tuesday, July 15. With the summer season progressing and the fall season creeping up, the Palmyra Township board examined the benefits of applying salt brine to roads in the township. Treasurer Dale Terry said the application of salt brine to the road, especially on gravel, allows the gravel to harden up, hold together and makes it less possible for flying road debris and dust. The application is also effective during and before the winter months to combat possible snow and ice hazards. Palmyra Township Supervisor Jim Isley said he made contact with Mission Chloride Sales (MCS) to discuss options and costs of salt brine applications as compared to estimates provided by the county. … Read More »

By Brad Heineman

The Blissfield Board of Education hosted a  special meeting Tuesday, June 3, to conduct interviews with their three possible candidates to replace Scott Moellenberndt as superintendent of Blissfield Community Schools.

David Pray,  Andrew Shaw and Blissfield High School Principal Jerry Johnson were all present at the meeting. Shaw and Pray are former school superintendents. Shaw,  Pray and Johnson spoke to the board in that order, discussing their previous work roles, achievements, financial roles as well as difficulties. The board asked questions following the candidate’s addresses regarding what they could do for the school district as a  superintendent, as well as their availability schedule.

Questions  were posed as to whether Johnson could still work both interim as well as high school principal and the board hashed that out. Suggestions were made that Johnson stay on as principal to stave off the “musical chairs” of  moving around employees to cover lost … Read More »