Month: September 2013

All three football teams are Friday night victors

For the first time this fall, all three local football teams came up with victories.

For Britton Deerfield and Whiteford, it was a decisive homecoming win for each. For Blissfield, not only was it the spoiling of the Columbia Central homecoming, but also the Royals’ first win of the season.

BD downed Madison 45-7 for the last homecoming game to be played on the Deerfield football field.

Blissfield traveled to Columbia Central and clipped the wings of the Golden Eagles 14-6 on two Dakota Suiter touchdowns and a pair of Tyler Watters PAT kicks.

Whiteford claimed a 38-13 defeat over the Summerfield Bulldogs.

For the complete stories on these games, please see the Oct. 2, 2013, edition of The Advance. 

BD celebrates final homecoming game to be played in Deerfield

The 2013 Britton Deerfield Homecoming Court. Copyright 2013, River Raisin Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. By Melissa Burnor

The 2014 Britton Deerfield Homecoming Court. Pictured in the front row from left are freshman, Blake Southward;  junior Jessie Langmeyer; senior queen candidates, Leah Grimmer, Taylor Cousino and Rachel Fox; junior Erika Scholl, and sophomore Morgan Tilley. In the back row are freshman, Kole Caldwell; junior Matthew Mueller, senior king candidates, Brandt Swindeman, Cody Meinert and Quest Gonzales; junior David  Cochrane; and sophomore Kaleb Kimerer. The king and queen will be crowned Friday night at the halftime of the Britton Deerfield varsity football game against Madison in Deerfield. It will be the last homecoming game played on the Deerfield field.

 

 

Whiteford vs Summerfield for homecoming

Whiteford Agricultural HIgh School celebrates “The Seven Wonders of the World, Old and New” this Friday night during homecoming. The varsity football team will play the Summerfield Bulldogs. One of three seniors will be crowned homecoming queen at halftime, while the homecoming king is crowned at the dance Saturday evening at Whiteford High School. Each class will make a float that will be part of the homecoming activities Friday, and also participates in spirit week with each grade getting a turn to decorate and wear their class-specific homecoming T-shirt. Pictured are members of the homecoming court. They are, from left, freshman, Chelsea Zak, junior Brandi Barton, senior queen candidate Rachel Fisher and sophomore Camryn Long; back row, freshman Jesse Kiefer, junior Jonathan DuPree, senior king candidates, Zach Perry, Chris Sims and Keith Anthony; and sophomore Maximillian Bergen. Missing are senior queen candidates Kaitlin Anthony and Jordyn Clark who are acting as counselors for Whiteford’s fifth grade camp this week.

Britton Deerfield Schools wins nutrition, healthy habits grant

By Chad Hutchinson

Healthier habits and knowledge about nutrition are being emphasized at Britton Deerfield Schools with a grant from the Building Healthy Communities program being introduced in schools across Michigan.

BD has been selected as one of 28 schools across the state and the only school in Lenawee County to participate in the program that has been organized in a joint effort by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, University of Michigan and Wayne State University.

For the complete story, please see the Sept. 25, 2013, edition … Page 5! To subscribe for home delivery, please call 517-486-2400.

Patrick “Joe” McMahon II

RIGA — Patrick “Joe” McMahon II, age 91, of Riga, passed away Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, at Foundation Park Care Center in Toledo where he had been living the past 3 years. He was born May 11, 1922, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, the son of Patrick and Grace (Hower) McMahon Sr. After graduating from high school he joined the Marines and served his country during World War II. Joe was married to Arlene Brubaker. She preceded him in death in 2009. Joe worked as a mechanic in the Toledo area. He later drove truck for Dundee Cement and many area farmers. He was a member of the American Legion and the VFW. Surviving are his children: James (Bonnie) McMahon of Allen, TX; Dan (Cyndi) McMahon and Jean (William) Goodrow, both of Tecumseh; Cathryn (Joseph) Saylor of Temperance; Martha (John) Tucker of Estes Park, CO; Kimberly (Don) Raper of Adrian; and Patrick McMahon III of Riga; step children: Sandy (John) LaVoy, Charles (Connie) Barnhart, Stephen Barnhart and John (Michelle) Barnhart; siblings Nancy Newell of Parkersburg, W. VA; and Phillip ‘Red’ (Juanita) McMahon of Deerfield; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to his wife and several siblings, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Iffland and two step daughters, Sheryl Dobrosky and Sheila Barnhart. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013, at Riga Cemetery with Rev. Linda Farley officiating and military honors conducted by Post #10912 of the VFW. Visitation will take place at Wagley Funeral Home, Tagsold Chapel in Blissfield on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Joe may be made to the Blissfield Post of the American Legion or the Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences and memories are welcome at www.WagleyFuneralHome.com.

Ardith Pooley

Ardith O. Pooley, 88, of Adrian, passed away, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, at her son’s home surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Hospice of Lenawee. She was born June 12, 1925, in Ohio, to Rachal LaVerne (Dunlap) and Elmer ‘Red’ Rice. She graduated from Chesterfield High School, Ohio. On September 30, 1945, she married Jaye Pooley in California. He preceded her in death in August 1978. Ardith farmed with her husband as well as being a school bus driver. She was an avid card player, especially euchre, and also enjoyed knitting and sewing. Her favorite hobby was her grandchildren; she will be greatly missed by her family. After becoming a widow, Ardith loved traveling with her widowed friends in the ‘widow wagon’ and going on bus tours. She was a member of the Wellsville United Methodist Church of Blissfield. Survivors include her children, Perry (Wendy) Pooley of Palmyra, Sam (Julie) Pooley of Blissfield and Dawn (Greg) Hanes of Reno, NV; 10 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a step-brother, Hal Rice and son in law, Jack Belair. Funeral services for Ardith will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, 2013, at the Wellsville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Wm. Michael Clemmer officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Wagley Funeral Home, Tagsold Chapel, Blissfield and on Friday before the service from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wellsville United Methodist Church or Hospice of Lenawee. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and at the church. Online condolences are welcome at www.WagleyFuneralHome.com

Anthony “Tony” Genchi

DEERFIELD — Anthony “Tony” J. Genchi, age 90 of Deerfield, formerly of the Cleveland, Ohio, area passed away on Wednesday evening, Sept. 18, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 3, 1923, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Joseph and Antoinette (Fratelloni) Genchi. On Oct. 29, 1960, he was united in marriage to Mary Hrestak in Cleveland, Ohio. She survives. Tony was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, who loved spending time with his family. He was a welcoming host and enjoyed time sitting with friends sharing stories over coffee and a piece of pastry. Tony was a WWII Army veteran who proudly displayed “death before dishonor” as a symbol of his patriotism. In addition to his wife, Mary, Tony is survived by his daughter, Michelle (Jim) Mello of Dundee; two sons, Mark Genchi and Chip (Val) Genchi both of Garfield Heights, OH; five grandchildren, Dominic Genchi, Abigail Mello, Joseph Genchi, Ross Genchi, and Sarah Mello; great grandson, Dylan Genchi and several nieces and nephews. Tony was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters and one brother A Memorial Mass for Tony will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at Light of Christ Catholic Parish, Deerfield (St. Alphonsus) with Fr. Jack Loughran presiding. Visitation will be from on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Condolences to the family may be made at www.andersonfuneralservices.com . Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee. Envelopes are available at the Anderson-Rudd Funeral Home in Blissfield.

Soccer avenges earlier loss to Onsted

By Chad Hutchinson

The Blissfield men’s varsity soccer team avenged an early season loss to Onsted with a 3-1 victory at home Monday.

The win extends the Royals win streak to five games and keeps them a perfect 5-0 on their home field. Blissfield’s record is now 7-2-1 on the season. Blissfield heads to Manchester Thursday where it hopes to sweep the season series against the Dutchmen after defeating them 5-3 earlier this season.

For the complete story, please see the Oct. 2, 2013, edition of The Advance.

Junior Jordan Pennington sends the ball downfield during Blissfield’s 3-1 victory over Onsted at home. Copyright 2013, River Raisin Publications, Inc., Chad Hutchinson Photo

A day late, Dundee wins

Dundee may not have had officials for the scheduled Friday night varsity football game, but the officials were there Saturday night when Blissfield returned looking for its first victory.

The Royals, however, returned to Blissfield still winless after a 28-13 loss to the host team.