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LODGING
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HELP WANTED
AVAILABLE JOBS AT LENAWEE ISD
Before & After School Childcare Provider
Bus Drivers
Consultant – Autism Spectrum Disorder
Interpreters for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Job Coach
School Psychologists
Special Education Consultant – Behavioral Support
Special Education Teacher Assistants
Special Education Teachers (EI, CI)
Speech & Language Pathologists
Please visit the Lenawee ISD website at www.lisd.us for more information. Background checks will be
conducted. The Lenawee Intermediate School District (LISD) Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation or gender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, “Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. For more details including policies and contact information please visit the following: www.lisd.us/eoe
THE ADVANCE is looking to hire contract reporters for news or sports. Contact Doug Donnelly at editor@blissfieldadvance.com
FOR RENT
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LEGAL
PROBATE COURT
LENAWEE COUNTY
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
DECEDENT’S ESTATE
CASE NO. AND JUDGE
22-52285-DE
HON. CATHERINE SALA
425 N. MAIN ST.,
ADRIAN, MI 49221
517-264-4614
ESTATE OF LOIS A. SEEBURGER, DECEASED
DATE oF BIRTH: 9/7/1933
TO ALL CREDITORS:
NOTICE TO CREDITORS:
The decedent, LOIS ANN SEEBURGER, died 10/12/2021. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Brian J. Seeburger, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 425 N. Main St., Adrian, MI 49221 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice.
12/9/2025
Diane J. Knoblauch P68096
PO Box 105
Blissfield, MI 49228
517-486-2800
Brian J. Seeburger
7351 Lipp Hwy.
Riga, MI 49276
517-902-2956 (126)
NOTICE
Palmyra Township Board
December 9, 2025 Regular Meeting
-Synopsis-
December 9, 2025 Regular Meeting.
Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. at the Palmyra Township Hall at 6490 Palmyra Rd.
Present: Dave Pixley, Mark Crane, Steve Papenhagen, Angie Koester, & Christine Whited
Absent: None
Audience Attendance: 6
Agenda approved as presented.
Time was allotted for public comment.
The November 11, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes were approved as well all reports.
Communications: EMS Billing coordinator Stacey Rohlan reported that EMS/MC has become more transparent. However, there remains to be a problem with insurance companies not submitting timely payments. Supervisor Pixley reported that a kick-off meeting is scheduled on Thursday, December 11, 2025, 9:00 am, at the Township Hall. The meeting will consist of individuals from the EPA, EGLE, Lenawee County Drain Commission and himself. Supervisor Pixley reported that EGLE has completed the installation of the pump system on the property that was once owned by Adrian Oil Burner Co. (currently Level – One Swimming Pools). Supervisor Pixley reported that Code Enforcement Officer Darrin Kost will be resigning from his position as code enforcement officer effective January 1, 2026. Supervisor Pixley reported that the Lenawee Conservation District is hosting Crops Day on January 9, 2026, at the Centre in Adrian.
Unfinished Business: The Employee Handbook discussion is postponed until the February 10,2025, Regular Meeting. The Fireworks Policy discussion is postponed until the February 10,2025, Regular Meeting. Approval by roll call vote to accept the Fire Department Building Proposal Bid for $593,285 submitted by Papenhagen Construction. Approval for Angie Koester to create Township ID badges at a cost of $10 each. Approval by roll call vote to approve the appointment of Paul Rohlan as Fire Chief; the appointment of Brian Wilcox as Assistant Chief; appointment of Jeff Jackson, Ryan Hlavka, and Troy Swanson as Captains; and appointment of Stacey Rohlan as the ambulance and billing coordinators. The PFD Discipline Policy is postponed until the February 10, 2026, regular meeting.
New Business: Approval to hold the 2026 Regular Board Meetings on the second Tuesday of each month with the exception of January and August when there will be no meetings. Approval to accept 2026 Junior’s Landscaping & Outdoor Maintenance snow removal contract. Approval to appoint Ryan LaRose as a member of the Planning Commission. Approval to allow the Clerk to pay the January bills. Approval by roll call vote to adopt Ordinance 25-07, amending the Renewable Energy Overlay Map in Section 8.13. Approval to allow the Board members to attend the MTA 2026 Annual Conference. Approval by roll call vote to adopt the 2026 Hardship Resolution. The PFD safety report was discussed. Approval to appoint Ryan LaRose as a member of the Building and Grounds Committee. Approval to attend the LCRC Annual Meeting on either March 3, at 10:00 am or March 3, at 1:00 pm. Approval to appoint Gary Sheldon as the alternate member of the Building & Grounds Committee. Approval to pay all PFD & Township bills. Meeting adjourned at 9:36 p.m..
Next regular meeting will be held February 10, 2026.
Complete Minutes of these or any other Palmyra Township meeting may be obtained from Christine Whited, 6490 Palmyra Rd., Palmyra, MI 49268. Approved minutes can be viewed on our website at www.palmyratownship.net. (541)
NOTICE
VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
COUNCIL MEETING Dec. 8, 2025
Draft Copy
The rescheduled meeting of the Deerfield Village Council was called to order with the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:00 .m. by President Nighswander.
Trustees Present Kevin Eggleston, Gary Fall Jr. & Joel LaRocca.
Absent Dave Rogers, Gary Cousino & Mike Gilson. Superintendent Crots was not in attendance. Guests: Paul Hammerstrom Jr. Building Inspector.
Minutes of the regular meeting were read and approved with spelling corrections.
Treasurer’s Report –Motion LaRocca to approve treasurer’s report 2nd Eggleston Carried.
Village Supt.’s Report- No new report
Community Update: Food Truck Schedule can be viewed at deerfieldmichigan.gov.
Police Report – reviewed. Public Communication – Nothing was received.
New Business: Motion LaRocca to use Shea & Associates for our auditing needs 2nd Gary Fall Jr. Carried.
Motion Gary Fall Jr. to adjourn @ 8:27 p.m. 2nd Eggleston Carried.
The next Council meeting will be held Jan. 5, 2026 at the Village Office @ 7 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted: Denise Wylie, Village Clerk (167)
NOTICE
Riga Township Board
7817 Riga Hwy, PO Box 25, Riga, MI 49276
517-486-4260
December 8, 2025
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Kastel, Thompson, Gust, Delgado, LaMontaine.
Absent: None
Items approved:
• Minutes of November 10, 2025 as presented
• Treasurer’s Report
• Resolution 2025-8 Conditional Use Permit for Mark Ostrander
• Resolution 2025-10 Poverty Exemption Guidelines for 2026 Assessments
• Payment of bills: Fire Operating checks 3666-3681 totaling $5,238.33 and General Fund checks 13961-13987 totaling $30,246.06.
Meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m.
Natalie Thompson, Clerk
Gary Kastel, Supervisor
Meeting information as well as copies of complete meeting minutes, treasurer’s report, resolutions, ordinances and budget available upon request from the Township Clerk or online at www.rigatownship.com. (117)
NOTICE
Township of Blissfield
177 West Brooke Lane
Blissfield, Michigan 49228
December 9, 2025
@ 7:00 P.M.
Regular meeting called to order by Supervisor Dickerson @ 7:00 P.M.
Members present: Wilson, Wynn, Warner, Dickerson.
Absent: Cranor.
The agenda was approved as presented.
Three members of the community present, no public comment.
November 12, 2025 minutes of the Regular Township Board meeting were approved as presented.
Kevon Martis, County Commissioner, made a county report at the meeting.
A bid from Apex Survey Company was accepted to survey Crane and Spiegel Cemeteries, not to exceed $1000.00 each.
A larger, wall mount, mailbox was approved for the office building not to exceed $150.00.
A resolution was offered and passed to move the Regular Township Board Meetings to the third Tuesday of every month beginning with the January 2026 meeting. The next meeting will be January 20, 2026 @ 7:00 P.M.
A resolution was offered and passed to hold the Planning Commission meetings February 4, 2026, May 6,2026, August 5, 2026 and November 4, 2026 @ 7:00 P.M. @ the township office.
A resolution was offered and passed for the Township of Blissfield Office to be closed on all Federal Holidays. The office will also be closed for regular business on election days but will be open for voting.
A resolution was offered and passed to continue the appoint of Rachel Bonaminio to the three-year term on the Planning Commission beginning January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2028.
Colby Lieven’s bid to plow the Township of Blissfield parking lot was approved for the 2025-2026 winter season. This will be a shared plowing with the ProMedica Office.
Resolution was offered and passed to accept the guidelines for poverty and hardship exemptions as set forth by the State of Michigan. TO REVIEW THE COMPLETE POVERTY EXEMPTION GUIDELINES, PLEASE, CONTACT THE TOWNSHIP OF BLISSFIELD CLERK DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS.
Master Citizen Webinar classes were approved for the Planning Commission members at the cost of $60.00 per member not to exceed a total amount of $300.00.
A new ESO reporting system was approved for Blissfield Fire Department not to exceed $6,218.10.
A resolution was offered and passed to appoint Dale Fruchey as Blissfield Fire Department Chief for three calendar years. The new term will begin January 1, 2026 and commence December 31, 2028
Treasurer’s report was approved as presented.
Fire Fund bills totaling $11, 009.78 were approved for payment as presented.
Fire Department payroll dated 11/14/2026 totaling $3,388.50 was approved as presented.
Fire Department payroll dated 11/26/2025 totaling $3,007.95 was approved as presented.
General Fund bills totaling $18,522.50 were approved for payment as presented.
General payroll dated 11/26/2025 totaling $14,941.36 were approved as presented.
Road Fund Bills totaling $13,488.12 were approved as presented.
Meeting adjourned at 8:19 P.M.
Approved minutes can be read on line at the Township of Blissfield website.www.blissfieldtownship.com, or contact the Township Clerk for the complete minutes during regular business hours.
Respectfully submitted,
Diann Paul-Warner
Township of Blissfield Clerk (494)
NOTICE
Palmyra Township
Notice of Adoption of
Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Notice is hereby given that the Palmyra Township Board adopted an amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance #11-2020 at a public meeting held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. The Zoning Ordinance shall take effect seven (7) days following the date of this publication, as prescribed by law.
The amendment has the following effect:
1. Article VIII – General Provisions, Section 8.13, Solar Energy Systems is hereby amended with
Section 8.13 amended as follows: The Renewable Energy Overlay Map in Section 8.13 of Article VIII is to be expanded up to 1,600 plus or minus gross acres, but not to exceed 1,000 net buildable acres.
To view or receive a copy of the amendments,
contact the Clerk at 517-260-8628 or
palmyratownshipclerk@gmail.com or visit the
Palmyra Township website palmyratownship.net,
then go to Ordinances tab.