Farewell/welcome open house Friday for chiefs

The community can say farewell to retiring Blissfield Police Chief Jane Kelley and meet new Chief Dale Greenleaf at a Farewell and Welcome open house form 3-6 p.m. Friday at the Schultz-Holmes Memorial Library meeting room, 407 S. Lane Street. Both the incoming and outgoing chiefs will be the guests of honor. Kelley served more than 11 years as police chief, retiring officially Dec. 31. Greenleaf’s first day as chief was New Year’s Day. Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served. The public is invited to attend.

For Melissa Burnor’s story on the departing chief and incoming chief, please pick up the Jan. 1, 2014, edition of The Advance, which also includes a review of 2013 in both news and sports.