When the Redskins of Clinton met the Trojans of Madison in district women’s basketball action Wednesday night in Sand Creek, it was the Lady Trojans who won the war and opportunity to play for the championship Friday evening.
The TCC rivals fought to a 42-36 Madison victory Wednesday evening after Trojans won their first game in districts Monday night.
The complete story on Madison’s quest for the title will be in the March 9, 2016, edition of The Advance.
The Britton Deerfield Lady Patriots will march into the championship women’s district basketball game Friday evening to do battle with the St. Mary’s Catholic Central Kestrels.
BD downed the TCC league opponent Whiteford Bobcats 47-33 Wednesday night after winning the district opener Monday night.
SMCC reached the finals by virtue of a defeat of the Blissfield Lady Royals.
The Kestrels of St. Mary’s Catholic Central did what so many SMCC teams – basketball, football – have done to Blissfield Royal hopes: dashed their playoff hopes.
For the Lady Royals of Blissfield, who have had a sweetheart season marred only by a pair of losses to LCAA league rival Columbia Central, this loss came Wednesday night in Blissfield’s first appearance in district play after drawing a first-round bye. The Kestrals swooped off with a 53-43 win over Blissfield and will face the Britton Deerfield Lady Patriots Friday evening for the district championship.
For the complete story on the end to Blissfield’s season, please see the March 9, 2016, edition of The Advance.
Representatives from the Lenawee County 911 board will attend local meetings to give a presentation on a May 3 ballot proposal. The county is asking voters to approve a measure that would raise the surcharge on each cell phone and land line from $1.18 to $3 per phone. Dispatcher Brett Holubik will give a presentation at the 7 p.m. March 7 Deerfield Village meeting. Dispatcher Miranda Benner along with Emergency Manager Curtis Parson will present the information at the 7 p.m. March 8 Blissfield Township meeting. Holubik and Madison Police Chief will give the presentation at the March 9 7 p.m. Madison Township meeting. Holubik will also give the same presentation at 7 p.m. March 14 to the Deerfield Township board where he also serves as fire chief.
By Melissa Burnor
It was an intense third-match up as Madison and Sand Creek women’s teams battled for a win in the first round of the district tournament Monday night. In the end, the Trojans defeated their Tri-County Conference rival 43-34.
The Trojans will play the Clinton Redskins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, at Sand Creek, in the semi-finals.
For the complete story, please see the March 2, 2016, edition of The Advance. Copyright River Raisin Publications, Inc.
By Brad Heineman
PETERSBURG — A game of momentum shift and sways panned out Monday afternoon, as the Class C women’s district basketball tournament was underway at host site Summerfield.
The opening district game between the Britton Deerfield Lady Patriots and the Erie-Mason Eagles resulted in the Patriots, representing the Tri-County Conference, defeating the Lenawee County Athletic Association Eagles by a final score of 49-42.
The Patriots will play Whiteford 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, again in Summerfield for the district semifinal match. The winner moves on to play in Friday’s district final contest.
For the complete story, please see the March 2, 2016, edition of The Advance. Copyright, River Raisin Publications, Inc. All rights reserved
The Blissfield Athletic Department and Athletic Director Steve Babbitt is accepting applications for the 2016 Phil Kerbawy Volunteer of the Year Award until April 15.
According to the athletic department, the award is given annual to a school employee or volunteer who has consistently served the Blissfield High School athletic community in an extraordinary fashion over many years, or whose efforts during the past athletic year were exceptional.
The award will be presented during during the fall sports Meet the Team Night.
The winning nominee’s athletic program of choice will receive a $250 award and the winning nominee will receive the award presented directly to them by the original winner of the award himself, Phil Kerbawy.
For a nomination form, criteria and more information, Babbitt can be reached at sbabbitt@blissfieldschools.us.
For the complete story, please see the March 2, 2016, edition of The Advance. To subscribe for automatic weekly delivery of all the area’s local news and sports, just call 517-486-2400 and have your credit card ready.
By Melissa Burnor
Deerfield Township will get a boost to its tax rolls in December. The completion of the ITC Transmission’s Morocco substation last December with a stated cash value of $25 million resulted in a large increase in the personal property value for the township.
The substation’s taxable value in December will be about $11.5 million, township assessor Chris Renius said. That translates into approximately $11,500 per mill. This is above the taxes assessed on the land where the substation now stands.
The substation is also subject to the 18-mill non-homestead tax. This will bring in about $200,000 for the schools. Although it does not mean additional monies, it does mean that Britton Deerfield Schools will get the money directly before the state aid formula payment.
For the complete story, please see the March 2, 2016, on newsstands now. Copyright River Raisin Publications, Inc. All rights reserved.
Frances E. Tietz, 88 of Blissfield, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Toledo Hospital.
Frances was born July 3, 1927, in Blissfield, to Henry and Idonea (Forsyth) Kruse.
On August 11, 1944, she married Calvin L. Tietz in Blissfield. He preceded her in death in 1995, having shared over 50 years together.
In her younger years, Fran enjoyed bowling on several leagues. She loved playing bingo and taking trips to the casinos, but treasured time at home with family playing cards, board games and putting puzzles together.
Survivors include her daughters, Kendra (Gary) Eason of California, Colleen Brown of Thailand, Tonya (Jeff) Maley of Kent, Ohio; four grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, Frances was preceded in death by her siblings, Margaret Day, Douglas Kruse, Leslie Kruse, Basil Kruse and her granddaughter, Lee Ann Eason.
Funeral services for Frances were held Monday, February 29, 2016 at Wagley Funeral Home, Tagsold Chapel in Blissfield.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Online condolences are welcomed at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com.
Alexander Andrew Campbell, age 67, of Blissfield, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at his home.
He was born June 26, 1948, in Glasgow, Scotland to Alexander and Mary (Henderson) Campbell. He was married to Finola Beattie on December 20, 1996, in Canada and she survives.
He served in the Royal Air Force as an Engineer in the early sixties. Alexander was a member of Light of Christ Parish (St. Peter the Apostle). He owned and operated International Brassworks in Blissfield. He was a huge supporter of the Celtic Football Club in Scotland and enjoyed expounding the merits of Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan.
In addition to his wife, Finola, he is survived by two brothers-in-law, Seamus (Verna) Beattie of Canada and Ciaran (Jocelyn) Beattie of England; two nephews, Seamus and Julian; two fur kids, his huskies, Aashka and Argyll at home, his valued clients and loyal staff at International Brassworks and numerous close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Jimmy and Gerald.
The Funeral Liturgy was offered on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Light of Christ, (St. Peter the Apostle) with Fr. Jeff Poll as celebrant, to be followed by cremation. Visitation was held on Friday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the Anderson-Rudd Funeral Home, Blissfield with a prayer service ending the visitation at 8 p.m. Visitation was on Saturday at Light of Christ Parish (St. Peter’s) from 10:00-10:45 a.m. to be followed by the service. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralservices.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army. Envelopes are available at the Anderson-Rudd Funeral Home, Blissfield.
