The Blissfield men’s and women’s varsity bowling teams have been finding their winning ways on the lanes recently.
The women’s team posted a pair of wins with a 27-3 victory over Onsted (Jan. 14) and 26-4 win over Columbia Central last Tuesday.
The men’s team came up just short of defeating Onsted (Jan. 14) 17-13 but rebounded for a 17-13 win over Columbia Central last Tuesday.
For the complete story and more photos, please pick up the Jan. 29, 2014, edition of The Advance.
RIGA — Elda C. Griewahn, 94, of Riga, passed away peacefully Friday, January 24th, 2014 with her family by her side. Elda was born May 8th, 1919 in Whiteford Township, Michigan. She was the daughter of Frederick J. and Anna (Kibler) Kopp. She married the love of her life Guernon (Abe) Griewahn on October 27th, 1945 in Riga, Michigan. They were married 62 years before Guernon preceded her in death in 2009. Elda was a charter member of the Standard Extension Club. She loved to read, do her “fancy work” (embroidery), and travel. She and Guernon visited many wonderful places. Their favorites were Africa, Switzerland, and Alaska. She most of all enjoyed spending time with her family. Elda and Guernon resided at the family Centennial Farm, the birth place of Guernon, all their married life. She will be deeply missed by daughters Judy Treloar of Riga, Nancy Momenee of Sylvania, OH. and Marilyn (Michael) Coffey of Adrian, and son-in-law James Treloar of Sylvania. She will be sadly missed by Grandchildren Todd (Michelle) Treloar, Jon (Brooke) Treloar, Jena Momenee (David Self), Tim Momenee, Corey (Rachel) Franklin, Joy Franklin (Francesco Frizzi), and Ann Bowersox. Great grandchildren Isabella and Brayden Treloar, Tylor Garland, Jonah, Harper, and Leo Treloar, Josie Franklin, and Allie and Gavin Bowersox. Visitation will be held Monday, January 27th, 2014, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Reeb Funeral Home, 5712 Main St., Sylvania, OH. Services will be held Tuesday January 28, 2014 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 11949 Wegner Rd., Riga, MI. Visitation will be at 10 AM with services beginning at 11 AM. Burial will take place in Riga Cemetery. The family would like to extend their appreciation for the love and care given to their mother by Charlotte Stephenson Manor and Hospice of Lenawee County. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Lenawee County or St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be made at www.reebfuneralhome.com.
Mary Ellen Goetz, 84, of Blissfield, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014, at the Life Care Center in Sarasota, Fla. She was born Dec. 4, 1929, in Adrian, to Theodore and Mildred Kleindienst. She married William E. Goetz on Nov. 19, 1948, in Blissfield and he survives. Mary lived in Blissfield her whole life, wintering in Bradenton, Fla., which she loved dearly. Surviving besides her husband are her sons, David (Michelle), Larry (Marilyn), Robert (Joan) and Theodore (Jean) Goetz; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Elaine. A private ceremony will be held at a later date in Blissfield.
Winter’s icy grip has taken hold of the Midwest and is not predicted to let go anytime soon. Record low temperatures, snow, and gusty winds have sent residents inside, caused local schools to cancel more than a week’s worth of classes and even contributed to propane gas shortages. As another round of winter storms wreaked havoc on the area Monday, local authorities were urging residents to use caution or stay off roads if possible.
Lenawee County Sheriff Jack Welsh and Emergency Management Coordinator Curtis Parsons issued a level B- Snow condition yellow effective as of 4 p.m. Monday.
“A snow condition yellow means that road conditions are extremely hazardous with heavy snow, severe drifting, and or widespread ice. Generally only one lane is open for traffic which is moving at a slow speed with occasional stalled vehicles. Motorists are urged to curtail driving unless an emergency,” a joint press release said. Road conditions in the southern portion of the county as well as open areas were poor and high snow drifts were reported Monday afternoon by the Lenawee County Road Commission.
The Monroe County Road Commission also warned the public of road conditions and upgraded an advisory to a Level 2 watch. According to Monroe County Road Commission Chairman Bob Stammer only those who feel it i necessary to drive should be on the roads.
The lower temperatures mixed with the higher winds have had many people worried about staying warm.
Lynn Lietzke, owner of Bill’s Service said Friday he has made several generator repairs as people prepare for the deep freeze. New generator purchases were also on people’s minds as well.
Another concern for many rural residents is the shortage of propane gas. A press release from Senator Bruce Caswell’s office called the propane gas shortage unprecedented. He was working with the Michigan Attorney General’s office to ensure Michigan propane companies did not engage in price gouging.
The harsh conditions also resulted in a 90-day extension to Dunnigan Brothers Inc., Jackson to finish the sewer project along Memorial Hwy. in Ottawa Lake.
For more weather news, please see the Jan. 29, 2014, edition of The Advance.
The Blissfield DDA/Main Street partnered with art students at Blissfield High School to create new banners for travelers along U.S. 223.
Through this partnership, high school grade students of art teacher Rob Stranges at Blissfield High School painted their own designs on blank banners provided by the Blissfield DDA/Main Street.
“We had a number of blank banners just sitting in a box in storage,” said Patricia Rayl, DDA/Main Street director. “Thanks to Rob Stranges’ students, we now have nine new banners decorating our light posts along Adrian Street.”
For the complete story, please see the Jan. 29, 2014, edition of The Advance.
Blissfield Police Chief Dale Greenleaf has declared a snow emergency in the village of Blissfield beginning at noon Monday, Jan. 27. and concluding at noon Tuesday, Jan. 28.
This means any motor vehicle, trailer or moveable object must be removed from the streets by their owners or the object may be towed and the owner ticketed.
School was cancelled today (Jan. 27) in Blissfield, Whiteford and Britton Deerfield due to weather.The Whiteford women’s varsity and junior varsity basketball game scheduled for Monday, Jan. 27 is canceled. No makeup date has been scheduled.
Blissfield Schools Monday, Jan. 27, athletic events – practices and games — are cancelled. The women’s JV and varsity basketball game vs. Hillsdale for Jan. 27 has been rescheduled for this Wednesday, Jan. 29.In addition, the Blissfield Athletic Boosters meeting scheduled for Monday night is also cancelled.
After trailing 32-31 at the end of the third quarter, the undefeated Blissfield Royals women’s basketball team extended their unbeaten streak coming back to down the Britton Deerfield Lady Patriots 52-46 Tuesday night, Jan. 21.
For the complete story, please see the Jan. 29, 2014, edition of The Advance.
The Britton Deerfield Patriots defeated the Royals in men’s basketball Tuesday, Jan. 21, 60-50.
For the complete story, please see the Jan. 29, 2014, edition of The Advance.
BRITTON DEERFIELD
The Britton Deerfield men’s basketball team picked up a win early in the week against Sand Creek but ended the week on a low note with back-to-back losses against Madison and Addison.
BLISSFIELD
The Blissfield men’s basketball team dropped a pair of hard-fought games last week, falling to Erie-Mason 63-43 and Columbia Central 70-65. Blissfield’s record stands at 2-4 overall and 1-3 in the LCAA.
