Leaves on the Flowering Pear Trees

THE LAST WEEK OR SO it feels like spring around Hudson. The flowers and leaves on the the flowering pear trees downtown are coming out nicely; larger trees show a haze of buds when viewed from a little distance. Most of all, the warm days have done much to drive away the winter blues.

Summer-Fest plans continue

The Clayton Summer-Fest 2007 Committee met Tuesday, April 17, with thirteen members present.

The business meeting was conducted by the 2nd Vice President, Robert Smith. The Secretary’s and Treasury reports were given by Lois McNeil and Wilma Baker respectively.

During work area committee members reports Cathy Brown reported flyers will be mailed to crafters and flyers will soon be available for Talent Show participants and Queen Candidates. T-Shirts have been ordered and will be on sale in the near future.

Some events for the July 21 Festival include a Pinewood Derby Race for the children, under the direction of the Clayton Firemen and also Robert Smith. There will also be a Kiddie Tractor Pull and entertainment by a magician. Activities conducted in the Fire Hall will include the Talent Show, Free Merchants Drawing, Crafts and Stories by the Cadmus Presbyterian Church, and Bingo.

The Clayton Firemen will also give rides in the Fire Truck as in past years.

Family Fun Time Amusement will provide the carnival rides. A Car Show and Antique Tractor Display is also planned, There will be a street dance prior to the Fire Works display. The day’s activities will begin with a pancake breakfast being served at 7:00 a.m.

This concluded the business meeting. Refreshments were served. The next meeting will be May 15.

Students of the Month

Congratulations goes out to the following students for being  chosen Student of the Month. Pictured is Kennedi Price, Anna Stein, Erika Grondin, Nathan Williams, Abigale Grant,Paxton Bleich, Haley Carpenter, Lakoda Brown, Zander Stiverson, Grace Halliwill, Nickolas Feeking, Ethan Sword, Brianna Johnston, Mariah Walkowicz, Kelsy Bloomer, Jeannette High, Cassee Milligan, J.D.Waters, Sean Murray and Zachary Jacobs. Missing from the photo is Lauren Lake.

Lincoln Students Earn National Award

Congratulations to the fifth grade students in Mrs. Rebecca Lawrence’s class for earning the Model Classroom Award in Reading Achievement. This national award, given by Renaissance Learning, recognizes Mrs. Lawrence and her students for outstanding performance in reading education. All students in the class are reading at or above grade level with over 90% reading comprehension accuracy. Students have been working toward this goal since the beginning of the school year. Students in the class are Ali Anderson, Angelica Barnes, Ryan Brockmann, Sarah Herron, Lydia Hoffman, Tyler Huff-Gibler, Chandler Kern, Natalie Knowles, Kallie Leathers, Dustin Mattison, Lindsey Moore, Cody Nelson, Daxanna Pettit, Martina Risner, Austin Scoby, Alexis Shonk, Seth Powelke, Kourtnee Taylor, Jacob Tucker, Zach Walker, Gryphon Walkowicz, J. D. Waters, Emily Wayer, Jessica Wolf, Erin Wonders, and Tyler Woody. Mrs. Lawrence would like to thank the parents for their support in helping their child with extra reading assignments at home, and especially the students for their hard work to earn this special award.

County National Bank Invests in Hudson

County National Bank continues to invest in the Hudson community and is pleased to collaborate with the Hudson Educational Foundation in promoting further education for the youth of the Hudson community. The Board of Directors of County National Bank unanimously supported a five-year commitment to fund two scholarships for Hudson Area Schools’ graduating seniors, beginning in the spring of 2007. These scholarships’ will be awarded to students with a Business and/or Finance focus. County National Bank’s Scholarships hold the promise of preparing the next generation of community business leaders. Pictured from left to right - Greg Choinski, County National Bank Branch Manager, Craig Connor, County National Bank President/CEO, Claude Rowley, President Hudson Education Foundation and Ron Haber, 2nd Vice President County National Bank and Hudson Education Foundation board Member.

Sacred Heart School Tug of War

Sacred Heart School had their tug of war last week but none of the teachers landed in the cool whip.  Another tug of war took place with the 6th grade and Mrs. Johnston against the teachers.  As they say, 'a picture said it all'! 
                        Photo by Jennifer McClellan

First Grade Brownie Girl Scout Troop 180

The Hudson Area First-Grade Brownie Girl Scout Troop 180 (Helping Hands for Hudson) are celebrating Earth Day the entire month of April. With their parent helpers, the Brownies spent two of their weekly meetings picking up litter around Memorial Park, Sacred Heart School, and Lincoln Elementary School. Thank you United Way for providing us with protective gloves and garbage bags! The Brownies also prepared environmentally friendly cleaning products, learned about recycling, and understand that one person can make a difference.  

HOPE celebrates National Appreciation Week at Lincoln

April 15 - 21, 2007 was observed as National Volunteer Appreciation Week. Helping Our Pupils Excel (HOPE) students had the pleasure of giving the volunteer mentors a “pay day” candy bar to show their appreciation for the time that is given. The candy reminded the mentors that their “Cheerfulness gives sweetness to life”, Mentors arrive weekly donned with genuine compassion for children, love of reading, the desire to see children build self-esteem and confidence while sharing their own spirit of volunteerism.

Over the past eleven years we have seen that one-to-mentoring works at Lincoln Elementary. Many HOPE students have made honor rolls, National Honor Society, and college dean lists.

We would like to recognize the following community volunteers who bless us weekly: Tammy Amos; first year mentor; Loretta Blank, first year mentor; Betty Creger, first year mentor; Phil Eberhard, third year mentor; Bud & Mary Enerson, volunteer mentors for 10 years; Marsha Evenson, first full year mentor and sub in prior years; Yvonne Livingston, volunteer mentor for 11 years; Sandra Mayers, fifth year mentor; Dorothy Meredith, 11 year volunteer mentor; Joan Murphy, 11 year volunteer mentor; Mickey O’Connor, volunteer mentor for 11 years; Lori Slagle, 2 year mentor; Darlene Steele, first year mentor; Mary Tanner, first year mentor; Alice Taylor, 11 year volunteer; Stephanie Weichmann, two year volunteer; Laura Zeller, 10 year volunteer; Colleen Zimmerman, first year volunteer.

Thank you mentors for making a difference in the lives of many over the past 11 years. Your time is priceless.

Hudson Wrestling Club Dominates at Napoleon District Meet

From left to right - Coach Steve Deline, Taylor Grames, J.D. Waters, Cole Weaver, James Herron, Devan Marry, Coach Steve Guerra, James Williams, Tyler Roberts, Rod Hunt, Noah Malarney, Jordan Hamdan, Hunter Blaker, Tucker Sholl. Missing, Dakota Kelly, Tyler Curtis, Jacob Morgan, Tyler Mattison, Arin Stiverson.

The Hudson Tiger Wrestling Club was dominant on Saturday at the USA Wrestling Federation Club district meet at Napoleon High School.

The club produced 13 champions as well as three second place wrestlers and a third placer. Team members recorded 21 pins by pin in the tournament.

Tucker Scholl, Jordan Hamen, Noah Malarney, Hunter Blaker, Roddie Hamden, Tyler Roberts, Tyler Grames, Cole Weaver, JD Water, Arin Stiverson, Dakota Kelly, Devin Marry and Jacob Morgan all recorded first place finishes. Tyler Curtis, James Williams and Tyuler Mattison all finished second while James Herron was third.

The wrestlers will compete next weekend in the regional phase of the state tournament.

Card Making Business at Lincoln Elementary  

Katie Dillon and Brooklyn Geletzke presented thank you cards, made by them, to the board members at the April board meeting. They have started a card making business at Lincoln Elementary making cards for people by request at no cost. The cards they have been making are beautiful and well liked by those who receive them.

Ethnic lunches at schools

Spring has sprung at Hudson Area Schools!  Because of the collaboration of Delight Creech (Communities In Schools Director), Michell Dunn (Food Service Director) and our State and Federal Grants Coordinator, Marcie Brown, Fantastic Food Fridays has become a reality.  Because these ladies worked long and hard to secure a grant through the State of Michigan, students are exposed once a month to an ethnic lunch.

Hudson’s Youth Summit students provided the input and desire to create an atmosphere that encourages diversity.   It was their suggestions that brought the multi-cultural lunch menus to fruition.   It is the hope of Hudson Area Schools that students are given the opportunity to embrace diversity.  Students are encouraged to try foods from Ireland, Italy and Mexico.  On the fourth and last Fantastic Food Friday, students will try foods that are “SUPER” - foods that offer the best healthy choices and pack the most ‘BANG’ for their buck.

We are proud of our students and our staff for their hard work and effort.  Our students deserve the very best!

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