Going-away Party 303rd MP Company of Jackson

THE HUDSON AMERICAN LEGION played host on Monday evening to a going-away party to over 150 troopers from the 303rd MP Company of Jackson, MI, who are in the process of deploying to Iraq. The unit took a few hours off of packing and other preparations for their departure to enjoy steaks and fellowship at the Legion. While the unit is from Jackson, four troopers are from Lenawee County; there are some from other states as far away as Minnesota. There was a going-away parade for the unit in Jackson on Tuesday to wish them well for the next year.

AMONG THOSE DEPLOYING to Iraq are Hudsonites First Sergeant Scott Frantz and Staff Sergeant Daneill Shillingsford, at right. Both have many years in the reserves, and are looking forward to the experience of serving in Iraq. Frantz has reportedly been trying to get deployed there for three years. 
                         Photos courtesy Mert Wilson

Sacred Heart students greeted 

The students at Sacred Heart School were greeted by all the teachers and Mrs. Johnston last Tuesday.  Everyone entered the school by going through an arch of red and white balloons. 
                    Photo by Jeaniene McClellan
 

Ag students earn scholarships 

At a recent meeting of the Lenawee County Holstein Breeders Association, it was decided to award 7 scholarships. All of the students are at least in their 2nd year of college and are pursuing a degree in an agricultural field of study. Money earned from the operation of the Frosty Cow at the Lenawee County Fair provided the funds for each of the following students to be awarded a $500.00 scholarship. Earning scholarships were:

• Andrew Austin, attending M.S.U., is studying Agricultural Bio-System Engineering and is from Clayton.
• Julie Thelen from Saline, is studying Agriscience Education and is attending M.S.U.
• Lawrence Johnson, from Pittsford, is attending the University of Northwestern Ohio and studying to be a diesel mechanic.
• Jennifer Brighton is attending M.S.U., is from Adrian, and Animal Science is her field of study.
• Chad Hart, from Clayton, is attending M.S.U. taking Dairy Production.
• Maria Johnson from Pittsford, is attending M.S.U. studying Agriculture Business Management.
• Holly Mincks is from Tecumseh and attending M.S.U. in preparation for Veterinary School. The students will be recognized at the Dairy Banquet Jan. 20th, 200

Engagement Announced

John Schaffer and Andrea Crater would like to announce their engagement! John is a 1998 graduate of Hudson Area High School and is the son of Dennis and Beverly Shaffer. Andrea is a 2002 graduate of Hudson and is the daughter of Mike and Joann Crater. The wedding will take place on September 30th with the ceremony being held at the Wesleyan Church in Waldron and the reception at the American Legion in Hudson. The couple will be taking their honeymoon in the Caribbean after the wedding.

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