BLISSFIELD
The Blissfield women’s basketball team has continued its pursuit of perfection with a 3-0 week that included victories on the road against Erie-Mason 59-22 and Columbia Central 44-19 and put the finishing touches on Coming Home week with a win over LCAA rival Onsted 56-34. Blissfield’s record now stands at 9-0 and 5-0 in the LCAA.
BRITTON DEERFIELD
The Britton Deerfield Lady Patriots were handed their first loss of the season Friday evening at the hands of the Madison Trojans 49-45.
TOLEDO, Ohio — Brian J. “Shaggy” Domanski, 39 of Toledo, formerly of Deerfield passed away unexpectedly. He was born on December 2, 1974 in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Daniel and Petrica “Pat” (Spannagel) Domanski. Brian graduated in 1993 from Deerfield High School. He was working at PPI (Production Products Inc.), in Columbus Grove, Ohio. Brian lived life to the fullest riding his Harley, shooting pool and being out on the water. Brian’s pool shooting abilities sent him twice to Las Vegas for tournaments. He was a very social person and loved spending time with family and friends. Brian is survived by his parents, Dan and Pat Domanski of Deerfield; three brothers, Danny Ray (Debbie) Domanski of Deerfield, Chris (Jen) Domanski of Brighton and Chad (Ashley Hartman) Domanski of Walbridge, Ohio; maternal grandmother, Arleta Spannagel of Boerne, Texas; his nieces and nephews, Ericca, Bailey, Cole, Clara, Grace and Jake and one great nephew, Talen. Brian was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ray and Mary Domanski, his maternal grandfather, Russell Spannagel, his Aunt Pat and two uncles, DeWayne and Kenny Spannagel. Funeral services for Brian will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2014, at the Anderson-Rudd Funeral Home in Blissfield with Pastor Paul Clark officiating. Burial will follow in Deerfield Cemetery in Deerfield. Visitation will take place from 2-8 p.m. on Friday, January 24, 2014 at the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be made online at www.andersonfuneralservices.com. Memorial contributions in Brian’s memory may be made to his family. Envelopes are available at the Anderson-Rudd Funeral Home in Blissfield.
Linda J. Klump, 55, of Arlington Heights, Ill., passed away Thursday, January 16, 2014, from influenza at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Born November 19, 1958, in Adrian, Linda was the oldest child of Arnold and Barbara (Bailor) Klump. She graduated from Blissfield High School and attended Calvin College before graduating from Michigan State University. Linda passed the CPA exam a few years after college and worked in the insurance industry her whole career. She is survived by her life partner, Tom Mullaly, father Arnold Klump of Blissfield, brothers Bruce Klump of Los Angeles, Calif., and Bryan (Laura) Klump and nieces Elaina and Alexa Klump of Toledo, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her mother Barbara Klump. Visitation will be held at the Elem3nt Church in Blissfield today (Wednesday, Jan. 22)from 5-6 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 6 p.m.
Wayne VanNieuwenhze, 70, of Blissfield passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at the Toledo Hospital. He was born on January 17, 1943 in Adrian, Michigan to Henry and Irene (Staup) VanNieuwenhze. In his youth he played basketball and was an accomplished baseball player. On March 17, 1962, Wayne was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Sallie Griewahn in Palmyra. Wayne worked as a Master Bricklayer for Krieghoff for 18 years and was also employed by General Motors for 30 years before retiring. He was a little league coach for many years and belonged to numerous golf and bowling leagues in Blissfield and Adrian. Wayne was a talented stained glass artisan. He was a proverbial jokester and teaser and enjoyed woodworking. Surviving is his wife, Sallie VanNieuwenhze of Blissfield, two children, Michael (Carrie) VanNieuwenhze of Bloomington, Ind., and Kristin (Robert) Cannon of Blissfield; four grandchildren, Andrew (Alli) VanNieuwenhze and Alex VanNieuwenhze and Kyle and Corey Cannon; 3 step-grandchildren, Josh, Jake and Kim Cleveland; a sister, Carol McIntyre of Onsted, and a brother, Robert (Nancy) VanNieuwenhze of Sand Creek, many nieces and nephews and especially his feline buddy, Lucy. He was preceded in death by his parents and a child at birth. Funeral services for Wayne took place at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 20, 2014, at the Anderson-Rudd Funeral Home in Blissfield with the Rev. Robert Bidwell officiating, cremation followed. Condolences to the family may be given online at www.andersonfuneralservices.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) or to the Lenawee Humane Society. Envelopes will be available at the Anderson-Rudd Funeral Home, Blissfield.
Blissfield High School seniors Brittany Essen and Dan Barta were crowned the Coming Home Queen and King Friday night during the halftime festivities of the varsity basketball game. For more photos from Coming Home, please see Page 7 of the Jan. 22, 2014, edition of The Advance.
The Blissfield Athletic Boosters will host their third annual “Nite at the Races” this Saturday night, Jan. 25 at the Blissfield American Legion. The “Nite at the Races” event is an evening of real horse racing with those in attendance placing bets as if they were at the track.
Race information on the horses will be provided, such as the horses’ history, starts and places. The races that take place are actual races that have been run somewhere and are shown on a large screen. The track and date of the races are not revealed.
Hot appetizers will be provided, as well as a cash bar, door prizes donated by local Blissfield businesses, and a 50-50 raffle. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with the first races starting at 7 p.m. Tickets will be $10 each and are available at the Blissfield athletic office or by contacting 517-486-4195. Tickets will also be available at the door that evening.
For more on Nite at the Races, please see the Jan. 22, 2014, edition of The Advance.
By Melissa Burnor
This winter influenza has hit the area hard. Hundreds of cases have been reported locally. One confirmed death in Lenawee County and one unconfirmed death as well as two in Monroe County and at least a half a dozen in Lucas County, Ohio, has health officials repeating the call for residents to get a flu shot.
According to the Michigan Department of Community Health, at least six deaths were reported in the state of Michigan by Dec. 21. The MDCH said more than 90 percent of positive influenza specimens at the MDCH Bureau of Laboratories are the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus.
And like 2009, the influenza virus is severely hitting hitting young and middle-age adults.
For the complete story, please see the Jan. 22, 2014, edition of The Advance.
The Britton Deerfield High School play “Fiddler On The Roof” was rescheduled to this coming weekend due to the snowstorm. Two performances will be presented this weekend.
The first is 3 p.m. Saturday and the second at 3 p.m. Sunday. The shows are in the high school cafetorium in Britton. Admission is $5.
By Chad Hutchinson
A new event will artistically light up downtown Blissfield with the first annual Lights, Art, Action! Festival. Downtown Blissfield will be aglow as self-lighted art displays light up Lane Street from 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22.
Focul Point Productions owner, Raùl Martìnez, and Creating is Bliss owner, Derica Belair, are heading up the festival with support from the Blissfield DDA/Main Street and primary sponsor, Midwest Energy Cooperative. The first annual festival will feature more than 240 pieces of art sharing a movement theme. The six mediums of art work being featured include drawing, painting, canvas work, photography, sculpture and pottery.
To register for the event or for more information, visit www.BlissfieldMainStreet.com or e-mail info@foculpointproductions.com or contact Raùl Martìnez at 704-287-2472. The deadline for registration is Jan. 31.
For the complete story as well as Martinez’s work at renovating the former Odd Fellows Hall in Blissfield, be sure to pick up the Jan. 15, 2014, edition of The Advance.
