(Chelsea Update would like to thank Nancy Thelen for the information and photos in this story.)
More than 230 people attended the 2018 Washtenaw County Agriculture Banquet, hosted by the Washtenaw County Dairy Livestock Council at the Chelsea High School on Thursday, March 15.
The council presented its Distinguished Service to Agriculture Awards to George Merkel and Else Heller, both from Chelsea. These awards are given in recognition of many years of dedication and service to the agricultural community in Washtenaw County.
A prime rib and chicken dinner was prepared by Chelsea Food Service and served by the National Honor Society from Chelsea High School.
The entertainment for the evening was provided by magician Keith Fields.
The group was pleased to have State Senator Joe Hune from the 22nd District attend the banquet.
The Washtenaw County Dairy Livestock Council also give a big thank you to all of the contributors to the 2018 banquet.
Congratulations to Elsie Heller! Most of these people are the sons of the farmers I knew when I lived there. Elsie is an original!