Firemen seek funds for Jaws

For the last several months, Hudson firemen have been working to raise funds for a new Jaws of Life -- a portable hydraulic cutter used to free people trapped in vehicle accidents among other things.

The department's current JAWS unit is around thirty years old and is in need of replacement.

This high-tech piece of equipment is not cheap -- it runs close to $50,000. The firemen have part of the fund raised, but still have quite a ways to go.

The Hudson Fire Department is taking a step toward raising the money with a Public Auction at the Hudson Fire Department Saturday, April 14, starting at 11:00 AM. The event is sponsored by Wal-Mart, which is donating several items, and will be doing a matching grant for up to $1000 as well as a community grant for $1000.

All types of items are being auctioned off, including a weekend getaway, household items, toys, TV, many gift certificates, a bed and breakfast package, and lots more. 

Hudson Museum Benefit Auction and Dinner May 12

Mark your calendars for Saturday May 12th. The volunteers for the Hudson Museum are busily preparing for the annual benefit. Louise VandeZande is heading up a team of volunteers to gather antiques, collectibles, services, and other items of interest for the annual auction. If you have items to donate, please drop them off at the library, the museum, or call 517-448-8841. A Swiss Steak and Chicken Dinner will be served at 6:30 at the American Legion on Cadmus Road. The dinners will once again be $15 per person. Once dinner is over, Auctioneer Lynn Leichty will be exciting the crowd to bid on treasures from Hudson area attics and businesses. All proceeds are used to operate the Museum. The major portion of the donations for the dinner and auction pays for the heat and the electricity to run the museum. The museum is staffed totally by volunteers, headed by local historian and curator, Hazel Monahan. If you have not had a chance to attend this event, try it this year. It’s a fun, it’s entertaining, and it’s a great chance to support and preserve your local history museum.  

Monday Evening Snowfall

               
SPRING MAY OFFICIALLY be here, but there was still a bit of the magic of winter in the trees and on the grass Tuesday morning after a light snowfall Monday evening. This photo was taken on the boulevard section of North Maple Grove Avenue.

Farms in the Family for 150 Years or More

The Michigan Centennial Farm Association annual meeting will be held April 17th at the Pathways Masonic Home in Alma. Mr. Steve Stier of the Michigan Humanities Council will be speaking on Building Repairs and Estimated Costs, Also, Mr. Bryan Lijewski, State Tax Credit Architect, from the Michigan Historical Center will be speaking on tax credits. The picture is of present owners and families of farms that have been in the same family for 150 years or more who attended last year’s meeting. Included are Keith and Christine Brown (176 yrs.) of Hillsdale County, Cynthia F. Norton (153 yrs.) and lone Walter and Mary Shellenbarger (l59yrs.) of Lenawee County.

Engagement Announced - Brockway/Shark

Mr. and Mrs. John (Bud) Monahan are announcing the engagement of their son, Michael Lawrence Brockway to Miss Stephanie Ann Shark. Michael is currently employed at the Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club at Virginia Beach, VA and Stephanie attended Northern Illinois University and completed her grad work at Temple University majoring in law. She is a special agent for the F.B.I. Following a May 12 wedding in Las Vegas the couple will be residing in Tidewater area of Virginia. 
 
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