BASEBALL ACTION
In TCC baseball action, the Whiteford Bobcats held on for a 3-2 victory over rival Madison last Wednesday.
The Britton Deerfield Patriots were defeated 8-0 by Summerfield.
SOFTBALL ACTION
The Lady Bobcats of Whiteford opened up the softball season winning a double-header against Madison.
For the complete story on the Lady Bobcats’ start to the season, please see the April 9, edition of The Advance.
Blissfield and Whiteford men and women competed at a four-way meet April 1 to begin the outdoor track season. Blissfield women dominated the day overall, however Miranda Johnson from Whiteford was the top individual with three first-place finishes and a team victory as part of the winning 4 x 100 meter Bobcat relay team.
Blissfield women won the meet 90-28 over Whiteford. In team scoring for all four teams in the meet, the Lady Royals came out on top. Blissfield had 71, Summerfield 57, Lenawee Christian 24 and Whiteford 22 points.
The Blissfield men’s track team finished second overall at the Summerfield four-way meet April 1. Summerfield, last year’s Division 4 regional team champion was first with 90 points, Blissfield second with 38 and Lenawee Christian and Whiteford each had 24 points.
For the complete story and photos on this and other track news, please see the April 9, 2014, edition of The Advance.
By MELISSA BURNOR
Local school district officials report they were pleased with results that came back on the Michigan Educational Assessment Program testing.
Blissfield superintendent Scott Moellenberndt said that the scores in the eighth grade mathematics and science categories by Blissfield students were one of the highlights of the MEAP testing. Moellenberndt said Blissfield improved in 13 of the 18 categories of the test from the third through the ninth grade.
Both Whiteford and Britton Deerfield cite continuity and improvement.
For more on the MEAP test results in Blissfield, Britton Deerfield and Whiteford schools, please see both the April 2 and April 9, 2014, editions of The Advance, which include the most recent scores.
By MELISSA BURNOR
A decrease in revenue as the result of fewer ambulance runs projected for the Blissfield Township Fire Department as well as the cost of a new roof could put a strain on the Blissfield Township Fire Department budget.
The township is expecting about $37,400 less in revenues than last year. Last year the township saw a sharp decline in ambulance revenue and officials have figured accordingly reducing the revenue line item by $28,681. It is anticipated the township will collect $64,319 in revenue for the ambulance.
For the complete story, please pick up a copy of the April 9, 2014, edition of The Advance, serving the community for 140 years!
Jeanette Ogden, age 96 of Blissfield, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2014, at Lenawee Medical Care Facility with her family by her side. She was born May 2, 1917, in Blissfield, Michigan, to the late Edward and Madge (Smith) Brown. Jeanette was a member of the graduating Class of 1935 from Blissfield High School. On August 21, 1947, she was married to Richard Ogden, and they celebrated almost 62 years of marriage before his death in 2009. Jeanette worked at Tibbs Brothers IGA and the Gambles store. She was a lifetime member of the Blissfield American Legion Auxilliary. She is survived by her children: James (Laura) Marsh of Toledo; Jacqueline O’Neill of Bradenton, FL; Robert (Cindy) Ogden of Adrian; and Deborah (Robert) Pooley of Blissfield; three grandchildren, several great grandchildren and a sister, Lois “Kathleen” Sheldon of Blissfield. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Macklin, Harold, Lawrence, and Edward Jr; a sister, Gladys Goetz; and a daughter in infancy. Visitation for Jeanette will take place at Wagley Funeral Home, Tagsold Chapel in Blissfield on Thursday, March 27, 2014 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. immediately followed by a graveside service at Pleasant View Cemetery. Contributions in memory of Jeanette may be made to Hospice of Lenawee. Online condolences are welcome at www.WagleyFuneralHome.com.
Whiteford High School has cancelled both baseball and softball games scheduled for March 28 against Erie-Mason and March 31 against Morenci due to poor field conditions. As of this time no make-up games have been scheduled.
According to forecaster from the National Weather Service the River Raisin may have reached its high point Friday morning, March 21, just inches below what would be considered a minor flood. According to the NWS website the river was at 682.45 feet above sea level at 7 a.m. Friday. Flooding occurs at 683 feet.
Water rose over the banks into Bachmayer Park late last weekend and some standing water is visible in Ellis Park as well in the middle of the village. Forecasters say the water levels will remain fairly constant through Monday before gradually decreasing throughout the week.
The Whiteford Bobcats, after defeating Clinton in the Regional semifinal Monday, found themselves against Detroit Consortium for the Regional crown Wednesday, March 12, and falling by a score of 91-61.
For photos and the rest of the story, please see the March 19, 2014, edition of The Advance. For the stories on their District title win and their regional semifinal win, please see this week’s Advance, on newsstands now.
