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November 8, 2011
Marks, Clark elected in Ogden; Riga affirms wind ordinance

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 Riga Township residents affirmed the wind ordinance approved by their township board.

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.

November 3, 2011
Ogden Twp. to vote on supervisor, clerk

On Tuesday, Nov. 8, Ogden Township voters will vote for supervisor and clerk. 

Earlier this year, the clerk and supervisor of Ogden Township were recalled. Interim successors were appointed — Richard Marks, supervisor,  and Alice Clark, clerk. They are running as are Kevin DeCatur for supervisor and Carrie Hulett for clerk.  Tuesday, Nov. 8 Ogden Township voters will vote for supervisor and clerk. 

For interviews with each candidate which include their views on the issue of possible wind farm development in Ogden Township, as well as their bios, please see the November 2, 2011, edition of The Advance.

September 20, 2011
Ogden officials defend appointments

OGDEN — Last Tuesday evening the Ogden Township board held a regular monthly meeting, at which it defended its interim board appointments, reviewed its legal fees relating to industrial wind energy regulation, discontinued rental of the municipal building, approved maintenance of the Ogden cemetery and changed its policy on public comment. Representatives of developer Exelon Wind also announced a potential added benefit of the proposed Blissfield Wind Energy Project.

OGDEN — Last Tuesday evening the Ogden Township board held a regular monthly meeting, at which it defended its interim board appointments, reviewed its legal fees relating to industrial wind energy regulation, discontinued rental of the municipal building, approved maintenance of the Ogden cemetery and changed its policy on public comment. Representatives of developer Exelon Wind also announced a potential added benefit of the proposed Blissfield Wind Energy Project.

September 7, 2011
Ogden Twp. slate takes shape

On Nov. 8 Ogden Township voters will choose from five candidates to fill the two township board positions left open when supervisor Jim Goetz and clerk Phyllis Gentz were recalled on Aug. 2.

On Nov. 8 Ogden Township voters will choose from five candidates to fill the two township board positions left open when supervisor Jim Goetz and clerk Phyllis Gentz were recalled on Aug. 2.

August 24, 2011
Riga Twp. to vote on wind ordinance

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.

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.

August 9, 2011
Blissfield Fire Dept., township disagree on fire truck purchase

The Blissfield Township Board and the Blissfield Fire Department may agree that the department has been one truck short for a while.

But they seem to disagree whether one should be purchased and, if so, what type of truck should be purchased sometime in the future. 

The Blissfield Township Board and the Blissfield Fire Department may agree that the department has been one truck short for a while.

August 9, 2011
Ogden Township: Now what??

With the recall election just a week old, township and county officials must act quickly to decide how to fill the seats of Ogden Township Supervisor and Ogden Township Clerk for the remainder of the term. 

With the recall election just a week old, township and county officials must act quickly to decide how to fill the seats of Ogden Township Supervisor and Ogden Township Clerk for the remainder of the term. 

August 2, 2011
Recall fails in Riga, but two recalled in Ogden

Riga Township supervisor Jefferee Simon narrowly escaped recall by a 19-v0te margin, but his Ogden Township counterpart supervisor James Goetz as well as clerk Phyllis Gentz were recalled in Tuesday's recall elections in those townships.

Riga Township supervisor Jefferee Simon narrowly escaped recall by a 19-v0te margin, but his Ogden Township counterpart supervisor James Goetz as well as clerk Phyllis Gentz were recalled in Tuesday's recall elections in those townships.

The Riga recall vote was 268 yes and 287 no, leaving Simon in his post. There are 1060 registered voters in Riga Township with more than 52 percent turning out to vote.

In Ogden, 61 percent of the 746 voters turned out to oust Goetz by a vote of 253 yes, 203 no; and Gentz by a vote of 251 yes, 204 no.

July 26, 2011
Recall election previewed

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.

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.

April 26, 2011
Recall election likely in Ogden Twp.

OGDEN — A recall election will likely be taking place this August in Ogden Township.

OGDEN — A recall election will likely be taking place this August in Ogden Township.

April 12, 2011
Beagle recall effort rekindles

After being turned down for some unclear language in the petition wording, a group opposed to wind turbine construction in local townships is again seeking a recall of Riga Township Treasurer Richard Beagle.

  After being turned down for some unclear language in the petition wording, a group opposed to wind turbine construction in local townships is again seeking a recall of Riga Township Treasurer Richard Beagle.

March 30, 2011
Recall effort against Simon moves ahead

At present only one of two people currently targeted by a local group against the development of wind turbines in the Riga Township will face a possible recall.

At present only one of two people currently targeted by a local group against the development of wind turbines in the Riga Township will face a possible recall.

March 15, 2011
Riga recall bid retooled, revived

RIGA – Near the end of the Monday evening Riga Township meeting, township supervisor Jefferee Simon made an announcement to all in attendance.

     “I got a call from the clerk Friday and a letter in the mail Saturday and I’m being recalled again,” Simon said.

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March 8, 2011
Recall petition wording denied

Dissatisfied residents in another area township are seeking to recall board members over the wind turbines being proposed in some rural townships.

© 2011 All content copyrighted. No reproduction without permission

Dissatisfied residents in another area township are seeking to recall board members over the wind turbines being proposed in some rural townships.

June 22, 2010
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June 3, 2010
June 2, 2010

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486-2355.  3-15tfn

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Day Care: Part Time and Full Time Availability at Jump-N-Jelly Beans Child Care. 202 River St. Blissfield. State Licensed. Accepting State Assistance. Call Liz Snyder (owner) for appointment.

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May 1, 2010
Blissfield Voters To Decide Bond Proposal

    Voters in the Blissfield Community School District will decide the fate of school improvement bond in a vote Tuesday at the Blissfield Fire Hall.
    In February, voters overwhelming (1,017 to 641) rejected a 15-year, $12 million bond that would have cost taxpayers an estimated 2.49 mills on their property tax bill.
    The plans calls for the elimination of the renovated high school facade, the bus loop, the new high school cafetorium, landscaping, monument signs, two new classrooms, some electrical upgrades and other technical upgrades. In all, the savings are pegged at $3,150.817.
    Because the deadline for ballot language was due before the district even knew the results of the February vote, the district submitted the same bond language to the county clerk. The district later learned that that state law forbid the changing of ballot language. The district was stuck with language asking for voter approval to bond for up to $11.99 million.
    In March, however, the district approved a plan that cuts $3.1 million from the proposal and then pledged to pass the anticipated savings to the taxpayer by reducing the sinking fund millage from 1.75 mills to 0.75 mills. The resolution reducing the sinking fund millage is subject to voter approval of the bond. The sinking fund millage is in effect for 10 more years. In all, the new plan would save taxpayers a shade over 1 mill compared the February proposal. A mill is an annual one dollar tax on every $1,000 of taxable value. A home worth 150,000 would generally have a taxable value of $75,000. Under the old proposal, the owner of that home would have seen an annual tax increase of $186.75. Under the new proposal, the annual tax increase would be $111.75.
    The plan still includes new roofing, mechanical systems, window replacements, science lab renovations and technology enhancements.

    Voters in the Blissfield Community School District will decide the fate of school improvement bond in a vote Tuesday at the Blissfield Fire Hall.
    In February, voters overwhelming (1,017 to 641) rejected a 15-year, $12 million bond that would have cost taxpayers an estimated 2.49 mills on their property tax bill.