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SYLVANIA — Stanley “Dale” Eisenmann , 75, of Petersburg, passed away December 15, 2011,  at Ebeid Hospice Residence in Sylvania, surrounded by his loving family.

RIGA — At its Nov. 14 monthly meeting, the Riga Township board discussed how to handle noise complaints near the ethanol plant, eliminated the position of constable, heard the fire department’s year-end report and fielded complaints about township road conditions.

Ogden Township's interim supervisor and clerk earned their jobs for a full term Tuesday, Nov. 8, handily winning the seats they have held since being appointed after a recall of their predecessors. And in Riga Township, voters said "yes" to reaffirming the wind ordinance their township board passed this summer.

In Tuesday's election in Ogden Township, Richard Marks won the supervisor's seat he has filled on an interim basis since his predecessor was recalled earlier this year over challenger Kevin DeCatur by a vote of 309-177.

Donald E. “Butch” Goetz, 81, of Blissfield passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 10, 2011 at the Bixby Medical Center in Adrian, MI.

RIGA — Riga Township residents will vote Tuesday, Nov. 8, whether or not to adopt an amendment to Riga’s zoning ordinance that regulates industrial wind energy development.

The street became a palette in downtown Blissfield during Saturday’s Art at Your Feet event, sponsored by the Blissfield Downtown District Authority/Main Street Program. Artists young and old, amateur and professional used chalk and temporary paint to turn Lane Street into a giant asphalt canvas for their creations. More than 60 artists, or 44 teams, registered to participate — a record, according to Main Street manager Michael Sessions.

RIGA—The effort to bring Riga Township’s recently approved zoning ordinance amendment to a vote was a success. The petition, circulated by pro-wind energy Riga residents, gathered more than twice the number of signatures required to put the issue on the Nov. 8 ballot. The results were certified by the Lenawee County Clerk.

ADRIAN – Janet R. Fisher, 73, of Adrian, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2011, at her home under the loving care of her family.

There are two sides to every issue, as the old adage goes, and next Tuesday voters in Ogden Township and Riga Township will have the opportunity to vote either yes or no to recall some of their elected township officials.

In a special meeting last Wednesday night at the Blissfield American Legion, the Riga Township board finalized language on a zoning ordinance amendment regulating the development of industrial wind energy in Riga Township. There were cheers and applause from many in the audience when the board approved the ordinance proposed by the Riga planning commission with an additional restriction.

Two hundred tickets were distributed and 200 people were allowed in the Riga Township Hall for a meeting considering the proposed wind ordinance Thursday night, but a long line remained outside of people who couldn't get in as the crowd had exceeded the building's capacity.  With TV cameras from two stations and  other media present, the meeting was postponed in an effort to find a larger venue to accommodate all those wanting to hear the discussion and any action that might take place.

 RIGA — At Monday evening’s Riga Township board meeting, a variety of 
people spoke out on the issue of local wind energy development.
        Jon Kreucher, an attorney for the Royal Oak-based firm Howard and 
Howard, has worked with townships, landowners and industrial 
developers on land use and right-of-way issues. Kreucher said he was 
asked by wind developer Juwi to speak at the meeting. He said the