Ashley Opsal & Aaron Green Wed

The Landing of Tecumseh was the site of Ashley Opsal and Aaron Green's wedding September 29, 2007.  The couple exchanged vows before Pastor Ken Gillmore.
 
The bride is the daughter of Mike and Connie Opsal of Houghton Lake, MI. She is a graduate of Hudson Area High School and Siena Heights University.  She is a third grade teacher at International Academy of Flint.

The groom is the son of Greg Green of Fenton, MI, and Joni Donahue of Flint. He is a graduate of Kearsley High School and Siena Heights University.  He is a personal banker for Chase Bank.

Eve Klinger of Hudson, and Mylee Gilbert, friends of the bride, were chosen maids of honor. Bridesmaids attending were Mandi (Opsal) Heeringa, sister of the bride; Jordan Mitchelson, cousin of the groom; Cristy Elias, sister-in-law of the bride; and Jessica Broich, friend of the bride.  The flower girl was Hailey Ferguson, cousin of the groom.

Andrew Green and Jake Donahue, brothers of the groom, served as attendants.  Other groomsmen were Riley Ferguson, cousin of the groom; Nik Green, cousin of the groom; Mark Borton, brother of the bride; and Mike Sepesy, friend of the groom.  The ring bearer was Reece Heeringa, nephew of the bride. Program facilitator was Remy Heeringa, nephew of the bride.

The couple are planning their honeymoon in Ocho Rios, Jamaica in June. Mr. and Mrs. Green are now making their home in Fenton, MI.

Lenawee Historical Society to Feature Sacred Heart Church

The February 28th meeting of the Lenawee County Historical Society will be held at 7:30 pm in the auditorium of the Lenawee County Historical Museum, 110 E. Church St. in Adrian.

James Malarney will be speaking about his book "Sacred Heart Catholic Church Hudson Michigan, The Church the Irish Built". On October 22, 2006 the Sacred Heart Catholic Church celebrated its 100th anniversary of the construction and dedication of this very beautiful cut fieldstone church. For the past 150 years the Malarney family has been active members of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church from its beginning until the present. Jim decided to publish the history of the church for this anniversary.

At the very heart of the beginning of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church were the Irish people, who came to the Hudson area as early as the mid 1830's into the 1850's. Each succeeding generation of the parish family took up the burning desire of their forefathers to grow and care for their Sacred Heart Church. The society is glad to have James Malarney at the museum to share with us how the Sacred Heart Church has been an alive and vibrant community for each generation that has been charged with the responsibility of its care.

 As always the programs are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served after the program. For more information, call the Museum at 517-265-6071.

Columbus Museum of Art to Feature Works
                                                of Hudsonite Edna Boies Hopkins

Edna Boies Hopkins (1872-1937) is best known for her floral woodblock prints that range from delicate Japanese-inspired stylizations to boldly colored and progressively modernist works. In her brief twenty-year career, Hopkins produced seventy-four known woodblock prints, including figurative work and landscapes as well as floral compositions. Edna Boies Hopkins: Strong in Character, Colorful in Expression is the first in-depth study of this once well-known American artist, illustrating all of her known prints, related drawings, and studies.

Born in Hudson, Michigan, Edna Boies Hopkins attended the Art Academy of Cincinnati from 1895 to 1898. In 1899 she took classes with the influential artist Arthur Wesley Dow, an advocate of Japanese art. Following her marriage in 1904, Hopkins and her husband settled in Paris, where they remained until the outbreak of World War 1. After returning to America, Hopkins became part of a small group of artists in Provincetown, whose innovations in woodblock printmaking have come to be known as the Provincetown print or the white-line woodcut. In 1917, a visit to the Cumberland Falls region of Kentucky provided the inspiration for some of Hopkins’s most important prints, which predate the work of American regionalist painters and printmakers by a decade or more.

In addition to the catalogue raisonne, Edna Boies Hopkins includes much new biographical research along with a census of her prints and a comprehensive list of her exhibitions.

Dominique H. Vasseur, a curator of European art at the Columbus Museum of Art, is the author of The Soul Unbound: The Photographs of Jane Reece and The Lithographs of Pierre-Nolasque Bergeret.

The exhibition of Edna Boies Hopkins will be at The Columbus Museum of Art in Columbus Ohio through March 2, and at the Springfield Museum of Art March 15 through June 1. The book by Dominique H. Vasseur Edna Boies Hopkins is available through the Ohio University Press.

Boy Scout Pancake Dinner

The Hudson Boy Scouts Pancake and Sausage Supper will be Thursday February 14, 5:45 to 7:00 pm at the American Legion

The meal will feature all you can eat pancakes, sausage and fresh fried potatoes. The cost is $ 6.00 per person. Proceeds from the event are to help offset the cost of Scout Camp

WORK IS PROGRESSING on the 500,000 elevated storage tank in the Hudson Industrial Park, and it's reaching higher in the air. The over one million dollar project is largely funded by a state grant. Completion of the tower is expected next fall.

THE DONKEY BASKETBALL game at Hudson Area High School turned out to be a big success, and the crowd had a good time. The games consisted of businessmen against the senior girls, and the school administration and staff against the senior boys. Businessmen participating were Dr. Cory Borck, Ron Haber, Matt Monahan, Randy Darr, Steve Borck, Dan Borck, Matt Taylor, Matt Shaffer, Greg Choiniski and Paul Merillat. School administrators participating were Mr. Osborne, Mr. Horwath, Mr. Beal, Mr. Marry, Mr. Butts, Ms. Kernick, Mrs. Cheney, Mrs. Godfrey, Mrs. Johnston from Sacred Heart, and Ms. Skeels. Senior girls were Kellee Wonders, Sheila Komarynski, Jenna Borck, Chelsea Brasher, Emily Austin, Janet Verdon, Stacy Smith, Ashley Timm, Sarah Dempsey, Alison Akers, and Kristin Lett. Senior boys were Joe Rodriguez, Dustin Chrisman, Zach Warner, Gannon Curtis, Brett Merillat, Brian Johnston, Nate Burlew, William Finney and Nick Hart. Superintendant Kathy Malnar and Missy Darr got the duty of cleaning up after the accidents on the basketball court. The event was sponsored by the Middle School Parent's Group, who would like to thank all the businesses, staff and administration, and senior class members that participated in the event, the janitorial staff, as well as the volunteers that made it all happen.

BEAN CREEK IS STILL RUNNING, even though it's filled with ice floes on a cold, clear day. After being far out of its banks a few days ago after the extended melting, it's back to its normal winter appearance.

Chestney Birth Announced

Edward and Amy Chestney of Addison proudly announce the birth of their son, Levi Michael, on January 11th at 3:29 p.m. Levi was 8 pounds 15 ounces and 21  inches long when he was born at Emma L. Bixby Medical Center in Adrian. Levi was welcomed home by big brother Eddie. Maternal grandparents are Robert Hackett of Hudson and Dave and Tammy Acker of Jackson. Paternal grandparents are Ed and Mary Chestney of Hudson. Great-grandparents are Eleanor Chestney, Robert and Phyllis Routley of Manitou Beach, Don and Joyce Kerr of Hudson, and the late Edward and Norma Hackett of Hudson.

Smalt Birth Announced

Trinity O'Neal Smalt was born February 5, 2008 at Bixby Hospital to Guy L. and Jody Michelle Smalt of Hudson.

Satterelli Birth Announced

Hayes Tressel Satterelli was born February 4, 2008 at Bixby Hospital  to Anthony J and Tammy Ann Satterelli of Manitou Beach.

40 year class reunion set

The 1968 Class of Hudson Area High School will again have their reunion along with the alumni June 28 at the American Legion. Questions and addresses please call Tony Marry at 448-8434 or Diane Milliman at 448-8418

On Spring Arbor University Dean's List

Spring Arbor University is pleased to announce students who are on the Fall 2007 Dean's List. Among them is Samantha Tennis of Hudson, a Freshman Physical Fitness Management major, the daughter of Steve and Sherry Tennis.

On Central Michigan University Dean's List

Central Michigan University's fall semester honors list includes several students from the local area, including:

• Chelsea Marie Baker, a Freshman from Clayton;

• Eli C. Zilke, a Junior from Clayton;

• Brandon M. Curtis, a Junior from Hudson.

• Brittany N. Gorno, a Senior from Hudson;

• Ashley Renee Hackett, a Freshman from Hudson;

• Denise L. Komarynski, a Junior from Hudson.

• Owen P. Starlin, a Sophomore from Pittsford.

On Northwood University Dean's List

Jolyn M. Timms, daughter of Patrick Timms and Jill Timms of Adrian, has been named to the Dean's list for the fall 2007 term at Northwood University.

Clayton Community Club Meets

The Clayton Community Club met Tuesday at the home of Vivian Krouse.

The business meeting was conducted by the President, Wilma Baker, and began with all reciting Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call was answered by members reading a Valentine poem. The Mystery Gift was won by Ardith Dowling. The Secretary’s report was given by Lois McNeil. The Treasury report was given by Ardith Dowling.

This concluded the business meeting and the remainder of the evening was spent assembling Valentine Remembrances for area shut-ins.

Refreshments were served by the hostess from her dining room table which was centered with a floral arrangement.

The next meeting will be March 10 at the home of Ardith Dowling.

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