Britton Deerfield women’s varsity basketball coach Craig Tanis announced his resignation from the top spot. Tanis spent four years as varsity coach for the Patriots. In an email sent to The Advance today he said he has been offered the position of assistant men’s basketball coach at Siena Heights University. Tanis also cited concerns over the Britton Deerfield Board of Education and Superintedent’s handling of some issues at Britton Deerfield Schools this spring.
Month: May 2015
Thirteen Advance readership area youths headed for state meeting
Thirteen student athletes from Blissfield, Britton Deerfield and Whiteford have qualified for the state track finals this year.
In addition to Makayla Kaser, double winner in the shot put and discus from Blissfield, and Elli Betz who won the 100-meter hurdles and was a photo-finish second in the 300-meter hurdles in Division 3. , Josh Hall finished second in men’s shot put for Blissfield.
Dylan Murrin won the 800-meter event in Division 4 for Britton Deerfield.
Also, for Britton Deerfield, Jaymz Gibson was second in high jump. Also qualifying were Oda Laegran, Josh Papworth and Nate Papworth, Dakota Heiden, Janessa Handy, Megan Bower, Mariah Gotz and Samantha Noseda for BD.
Alexei Groff was second in the mile and a state qualifier for Whiteford in Division 4.
Kaser sets shotput record for BHS as regional champ; Betz also statebound
Makayla Kaser, Blissfield High School, set a new school shot put record and the regional shot put championship at the MHSAA regional track meet Friday afternoon at Erie-Mason High School with a throw of 37 feet 9 inches.
And before the event was over, she was also the winner of the discus and will be headed for the state meet in both discus and shot put.
Blissfield’s Elli Betz won the 100-meter hurdles and was second in a photo finish in the 300-meter hurdles to qualify for the state meet in both categories as well.
For the complete story, please see the May 20, 2015, edition of The Advance.
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Blissfield celebrates century of service
When the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1965 it was likely still the newest church in town, according to some long-time members. But as the congregation now celebrates its 100th anniversary there are a few churches younger.
The congregation is hoping that many come back to the church for the anniversary program and chicken dinner on Sunday, May 17. Several invitations were sent out to former and current members and the public is invited.
Parishioners Bonnie Kupa and Judy MacBeth along with friend Erika Whitney have created a quilt. MacBeth said it is a membership covenant renewal quilt. Members will sign a new covenant and their names will be pinned around the center of it and displayed in the church.
To celebrate the 100-year anniversary there will be one service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday with Bishop Kreiss of the Southeast Michigan Synod preaching and Pastor Leking and intern Ben Austin assisting him. After the service there will be the chicken dinner followed by a brief program in the sanctuary. Several church members have gathered items and programs over the years that will be displayed as well.
For the rest of the story including some interesting memories of members, please see the May 13, 2015, edition of The Advance.
Two of three pipeline surveys to occur
Two of three landowners who had objections to allowing Rover Pipeline officials on their property will have to allow the surveys. A third case against landowners Dale and Dee Warner was dropped after a survey of land in Franklin Township was completed.
Both Dover Township Farmer Arnoud Schot and Franklin Township farmer Gregg Hardy objected to allowing the company come onto their property to survey the property .
Rover Pipeline is a proposed 42-inch natural gas transmission line project that would transport the commodity from the Marcellus shale region of Appalachia through Ohio to mid -Michigan.
A similar project, NEXUS is being investigated for the eastern part of Lenawee County. Rover Pipeline would enter Michigan east of Morenci and traverse the county north and south west of Adrian.
Lenawee County Circuit Court Judge Margaret Noe ruled in favor of Rover in the two cases stating the law was on their side.
Copyright 2015, River Raisin Publications, Inc. The Advance is the eastern Lenawee County source for pipeline information.
Blissfield to fly its own flag
For the first time in Blissfield’s 19-year history it has an official flag. Five members of the village council unanimously approved the new banner at the April 27 meeting. Trustees Art Weeber ad Mike Gunter were absent.
Using design elements chosen last year by Arnett Muldrow and Associates as part of the Blissfield Main Street image and branding exercise. The Main Street Program was the recipient of a branding services grant from the Michigan Main Street Center.
The flag, a dark blue, says “Blissfield” in scripted lettering in a yellow across it. It includes the newly adopted log that shows a sunburst with farm fields on it .
Blissfield Village Administrator Jim Wonacott said the village will initially have a flag for both the council chambers and one to adorn the flagpole in front of the lane Street village office. Plans are to have the flags ordered soon.
The rest of this copyrighted Blissfield Village Council story by Melissa Burnor appeared in the May 6, 2015, edition of The Advance.
Evelyn Mehan
Evelyn Ruth (Goll) Mehan, age 94, from Blissfield, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at Lenawee Medical Care Facility, Adrian.
She was born January 12, 1921, to Henry and Jenny (Pentelow) Goll in Palmyra.
She was married to Nelson C. Mehan on March 18, 1940 in Napoleon, OH. Her husband preceded her in death on August 3, 1997, and her son, Richard N., on September 29, 1993. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and four brothers, Gerald, Clare, Elwood and Maurice Goll and several other family members.
Evelyn loved her family and friends, enjoyed worldwide traveling with her husband and family, loved doing crafts, enjoyed crocheting and took produce to Adrian’s Farmers’ Market.
Evelyn is survived by her loving children, Nancy R. Pratt of Walbridge, Ohio, William H. Mehan of Blissfield, Pamela J. Flagg of Lakewood, Ohio, and daughter-in-law, Judith A. Mehan of Petersburg; seven grandchildren, Michael Mehan, Michelle (Mehan) Hodnicki, Julie (Mehan) Murdock, Nichole Flagg, Nola (Flagg) Tarach, Nelson Flagg and Nadine Flagg; seven great grandchildren, Holly and Sara Mehan, Bradley Mehan, Joyanna Murdock, Leila, Nicholas, Gracie Abderrazzaq and two great great grandchildren, Alivia and Evan Mehan. She is also survived by sisters -in -law, Janice Goll, Louise Boss, Barbara Mehan and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services for Evelyn were Friday, April 24, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Wagley Funeral Home, Tagsold Chapel, in Blissfield with the Rev. Keith Smith and Pastor Robert Loar officiating. Burial followed at Pleasant View Cemetery, Blissfield. Friends visited with the family on Thursday, April 23, from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer Association. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHome.com
Virgil Klump
ADRIAN — Virgil Ralph Klump, age 67 of Adrian died Friday, May 1, 2015, at his home.
He was born February 13, 1948, in Toledo to Ralph Clayton and Ruby Luella (Studer) Klump. On August 7, 1976, in Adrian he married Bernie Young and she survives.
Virgil was a member of Bethany Assembly of God Church. He enjoyed gardening and owned and operated Klump’s Lawn Service. He enjoyed going to Family Kitchen and having coffee with his buddies. Virgil’s greatest enjoyment came from spending time with his grandsons.
In addition to his wife, Bernie, he is survived by two daughters, Amy (David) Roberts of Adrian and Kelly (Kevin) Bush of Tecumseh; a sister Barbara (Dennis) Kolaski of Yorkville, Ill.; brother, Norris (Robin) Klump of Blissfield; three grandsons, Noah Roberts, Keegan Bush and Caleb Roberts. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services for Virgil will be held Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian with Pastor Ron Sparks officiating. Visitation will be on Monday from 3-8 p.m. and on Tuesday from 10-10:45 a.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. Burial will be in Ogden Twp. Cemetery. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralservices.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope and Encouragement for Humanity in Blissfield. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.
Charlotte Diver
DEERFIELD — Charlotte “Mimi” Mae Diver, age 76 of Deerfield passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, at her home under the care of Hospice of Lenawee and her loving family.
She was born on May 5, 1938, in Dundee to Charles and Ortha (Smith) Kuhlman. On April 29, 1956, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Deerfield, Charlotte married Robert Diver. They celebrated 59 years of marriage this year.
Charlotte attended Ma-Chere’ Beauty Academy in Toledo, Ohio. She owned and operated Char Mae’s Beauty Shoppe in Deerfield for many years. Charlotte loved to play bingo, slots, work crossword puzzles and to cook for her family. She had a very extensive “Clown” collection. She absolutely cherished the time spent with her grandchildren.
Surviving is her husband Bob Diver of Deerfield; three children, Dan (Annette) Diver of Deerfield, Kim (Julie) Diver of Deerfield, and Michelle (Dave) Keller of Deerfielda; siblings, Wilma Edwards of Florida, Maryann Warner of Monroe and Jim Williams of Lambertville; nine grandchildren, Morgan, Wesley, Bryan (Shayna), Erin, Jake, Adam, Brandon (Tahneshia), Kaine, Paige (Kray) and a great-granddaughter, Emerald; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, including Tracey McCollum of Blissfield and Lori Barnhart of Deerfield. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, JoAnne and Shirley.
A Funeral Mass for Charlotte was read at 11 a.m. Monday, May 4, 2015, at Light of Christ Catholic Parish (St. Alphonsus), Deerfield with Fr. Jack Loughran presiding. Visitation took place Sunday, May 3, 2015 from 4-8 p.m. at the Anderson-Rudd Funeral Home, Blissfield and also on Monday at the church from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to the service.
Condolences to the family may be left at www.andersonfuneralservices.com. Memorial contributions in memory of Charlotte may be made to the Deerfield American Legion Post #392, Light of Christ Catholic Parish or to Hospice of Lenawee. Envelopes are available at the Anderson-Rudd Funeral Home, Blissfield.
William “Bill” Dittman
William “Bill” Robert Dittman, age 86, of Britton died Thursday, May 7, 2015, at St. Anne’s Hospital in Toledo, Ohio.
He was born April 8, 1929 in Toledo to George Herman and Hazel Marie (Chilcote) Dittman.
He married the former Barbara Ann Kemberling on June 11, 1949, in Toledo, and she survives.
Bill began working for Driggs Dairy in Palmyra at age 14. He continued his employment there until age 18, when he attended trade school and began his apprenticeship as a brick mason. He then joined the family business, George Dittman & Sons Masonry.
Bill was a member of the First
United Methodist Church in Blissfield for more than 30 years. He was once the Master of the Mason Lodge #42 in Tecumseh; a member of The Order of the Eastern Star, River Raisin #208; and The International Union of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local #2. Bill enjoyed firearms.
William is survived by his wife, Barb Dittman of Britton; daughter, Nancy (Kevin) Shoemaker of Blissfield; seven grandchildren, Sarah (Jon Martinez) Shoemaker, Michael (Sarah) Shoemaker, Lynn (Patrick) Schmidt, Jennie (Nick) Dittman, Jill (Ryan) Farmer, Lea Dittman, Lea (Scott) Brubaker and four great-grandchildren, Hazel Rose, Warren Gregory, Aubrey, and Ivy. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, William Dittman, Jr.; three brothers, Robert, Richard (Donna), and Jack (Juanita); sister, Lucille (Howard) Driggs; and five nephews, Doug, Bobby, Dave, Jerry, and Hugh.
Funeral services for Bill will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Blissfield with Rev. Kristin Parks officiating. Burial will be in Palmyra Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 11, 2015 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Anderson-Rudd Funeral Home, Blissfield and on Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralservices.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Blissfield. Envelopes are available at the Anderson-Rudd Funeral Home, Blissfield.