Summer sweet for corn
23rd July
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 »
Millages on local ballots
23rd July
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.
Salt brining of roads topic of Palmyra Twp. special meeting
22nd July
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 »
‘Fun on the Farm’ as town meets country for 31st Annual River Raisin Festival
9th July
When approaching the 31st Annual Blissfield River Raisin Festival, be sure to take in the surrounding farmland where the corn will be just about ready to tassel and the wheat will be harvested leaving golden fields, if all is going according to schedule at festival time July 9-12.
And if you think farm life looks fun … plan to have a lot of “Fun on the Farm!” at the 2014 festival. The festival gets a head start with a sand sculpture sponsored by Blissfield Insurance Agency depicting a surprise theme starting to take shape on Tuesday, then the carnival opening Wednesday evening.
By Thursday night, the tractors will be rolling in for a Tractor Show in Ellis Park and the classic cars and bikes will be parking in downtown Blissfield for a Town and Country Fun Night! There will even be a … Read More »
Deerfield man dies of injuries from crash
18th June
By Melissa Burnor
Deerfield Road between Payne and Bleasner Highways was closed for a period due to a two-vehicle crash that occurred just before 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, and resulted in the death of a Deerfield man.
Preliminary reports from a Michigan State Police accident investigator said a westbound vehicle driven by Harold Vogt, 54, Deerfield, allegedly crossed the center of the roadway and struck an oncoming car. Two people in the eastbound vehicle were taken to Bixby Hospital for treatment. Vogt had to be extracted by fire and rescue crews with a Jaws of Life.
St. Vincent’s medical helicopter was on the scene, but Vogt was transported by ambulance to Bixby Hospital.
For the complete story, please see the June 25, 2014, edition of The Advance.
Palmyra woman first runner-up in Miss Michigan Pageant
15th June
MUSKEGON – Miss River Raisin Festival Nicole Miller, Palmyra, was selected as first runner-up to Miss Michigan 2014, KT Maviglia of Dundee, at the annual Miss Michigan Pageant in Muskegon Saturday evening.
The 20-year-old Miller performed a musical theatre dance in an ice-blue costumed to “Sweet Georgia Brown” and presented a platform of “Building Blocks: Early Childhood Education.” Miller wore a mango-colored swimsuit and a black evening gown in the competition which included the categories of swimsuit, evening gown, talent, onstage question and personal interview.
“I knew she was doing well as the two nights of preliminaries unfolded,” said Marcia Loader, executive director of the Miss River Raisin Festival Scholarship Program. “But you just never know who will make top 10 – especially because the private interview is not seen by the audience.
“She was the first one called into the 10 and was able to … Read More »
Blissfield Schools hired interim superintendent
3rd June
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 »
Miranda Johnson three-peats in state long jump
31st May
Whiteford senior Miranda Johnson is for the third time the Division 4 women’ s long jump champion with a leap of 18’6″. She was also second in the Division 4 100-meter days and is qualified for the 200-meter, though results are not in at this time.
She is seeded first now in the 200 meter finals and was seeded fourth in the 100-meter finals.
Tristan Pizana of Britton Deerfield placed fourth in the men’s long jump at the state meet.
Sara Goetz placed fifth in the pole vault finals with a vault of 10’6″ for Blissfield.
For the complete story on state track finals, please see the June 4, 2014, edition of The Advance!
Blissfield board doesn’t renew superintendent contract
20th May
The Blissfield Board of Education has voted 7-0 against the renewal of Superintendent Scott Moellenberndt’s employment contract through the LISD, according to a Tuesday morning news release from board President David Brewer.
According to Brewer, the current contract ends effective June 30, 2014.
“The current board has determined the new initiatives and a change in leadership are necessary for BCS,” Brewer said in the statement. “Mr. Moellenberndt has been an asset to our district and the Blissfield Board of Education would like to thank him for his service.”
Moellenberndt came to BCS July 1, 2007.
“He has a large list of accomplishments during his tenure including reaching all goals outlined by the hiring Board of Education,” Brewer said the release. “He has been continually devoted to the betterment of Blissfield Schools. He has held the reins thrugh the toughest financial times public education has … Read More »
LOST: Border collie found
15th May
This border collie was found near Petersburg on May 14. If you recognize him, please call 517- 486- 3587.
