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January 17, 2012

LANSING — Michigan Department of Human Services director Maura Corrigan has appointed  Deerfield resident Terrence Beurer as director of field operations.

LANSING — Michigan Department of Human Services director Maura Corrigan has appointed  Deerfield resident Terrence Beurer as director of field operations. He’s served as acting director for field operations during the past six months.

January 17, 2012

If Britton Deerfield boys varsity coach Darren Shiels had to pick one word to describe his Patriot squad this year he would use the word “unity”.

If Britton Deerfield boys varsity coach Darren Shiels had to pick one word to describe his Patriot squad this year he would use the word “unity”.

August 25, 2011

A young but energetic team is what first year Britton Deerfield Patriot cross county coach Jay Yockey believes he has in the seven girls and four boys running for the Patriots this year.  

A young but energetic team is what first year Britton Deerfield Patriot cross county coach Jay Yockey believes he has in the seven girls and four boys running for the Patriots this year.  For the first time in several years Britton Deerfield is fielding a full scoring girls team Yockey said there are four freshman one sophomore and two juniors on the team.

July 19, 2011

It’s official. Britton Deerfield Schools became a consolidated district at the combined board of education meetings at the high school July 7.

  

It’s official. Britton Deerfield Schools became a consolidated district at the combined board of education meetings at the high school July 7.

June 14, 2011

Beatrice V. “Jean” Vosburgh, 97, formerly of Battle Creek died at 
Sunset Village Retirement Community in Sylvania, Ohio on Wednesday, 
June 8, 2011.
  

        Beatrice V. “Jean” Vosburgh, 97, formerly of Battle Creek died at 
Sunset Village Retirement Community in Sylvania, Ohio on Wednesday, 
June 8, 2011.
        Jean was born July 13, 1913, in Beloit, Wisconsin to Charles H. and 
Beatrice L. (Lantz) Unger, Jr.  She grew up in Battle Creek, attended 
Battle Creek Public Schools and lived most of her life in Battle 

April 19, 2011

BLISSFIELD, WHITEFORD, BRITTON DEERFIELD — Grass Lake Warrior Invitational

They don’t call it “the Warrior” for nothing. 

TRACK April 6, 2011, edition of The Advance

December 30, 2010

Britton Deerfield basketball coach Darren Shiels knows it could be tough sledding for his Patriots team to start the season.

“With only two players returning there will be a learning curve. I know there will be a big improvement from the first 10 games to the last 10 game,” said Shiels, who coached BD last season and the Britton team for the four years prior. 

Britton Deerfield basketball coach Darren Shiels knows it could be tough sledding for his Patriots team to start the season.

November 2, 2010

Blissfield's balanced attack was just too much for the Bobcats in the volleyball district at Dundee Monday night.

For the story and video, click on the title.

October 31, 2010

Eric Diesing and Zech Bostic chase quarterback Kyle Dinkins.

October 13, 2010

The Riga Planning Commission grappled with setbacks for wind turbine towers at its regular monthly meeting last Monday night, but it is not the first time that setbacks have come under scrutiny by the commissioners as they have studied the possible impact of “wind farms” sprouting 485-foot-tall towers topped by turbines in both Riga Twp. 

The Riga Planning Commission grappled with setbacks for wind turbine towers at its regular monthly meeting last Monday night, but it is not the first time that setbacks have come under scrutiny by the commissioners as they have studied the possible impact of “wind farms” sprouting 485-foot-tall towers topped by turbines in both Riga Twp. (Please see related story in this issue)

September 1, 2010

 

Under first-year head coach D.J. Lutz last year, the Britton-Deerfield varsity football team won their first two games. But the Patriots ran into the Tri-County Conference and never won another game.

Entering his second year, Lutz isn’t measuring his season in wins and losses. At this point, it’s all about developing a program. 

The numbers are still on the low side, with 24 kids playing varsity and another 21 on junior varsity. It’s a young varsity team, too, with just six seniors. There aren’t many returning senior starters, so Lutz is looking from leadership from various players. 

 

Tran Longmoore

The 2010 Britton-Deerfield Patriots Varsity Football Team

Under first-year head coach D.J. Lutz last year, the Britton-Deerfield varsity football team won their first two games. But the Patriots ran into the Tri-County Conference and never won another game.

Entering his second year, Lutz isn’t measuring his season in wins and losses. At this point, it’s all about developing a program. Lutz, his assistants, and B-D athletics just started a fifth and sixth grade tackle football program. So they are looking long-term.

July 27, 2010

 

May 25, 2010

Musicians from Blissfield Middle School and Blissfield High School performed in the second annual Collage Concert at BHS May 19. Led by Blissfield Bands Director Mark Hollandsworth, the bands peformed under a roving spotlight and in front of big video display in front of an audience of several hundred people.

March 18, 2010

Cinderella plays at Blissfield High School at 7 p.m., March 25-27. It is directed by Wanice Linn and Linda Haman. Choreography by Brandi Archer

 

 

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