Sacred Heart Students Sledding

Sacred Heart Students have been having a good time sledding on a small hill near the school. They've been able to take advantage of snow banked high in the parking lot. There has been a lot of that; more snow on Tuesday added to the total for the winter.

Oil and ag related fluid collection day

Landowners who have been waiting for a chance to get rid of larger amounts of unwanted oil and oil-related fluids can now bring them to Lenawee Vo-Tech Ag Technical Learning Center on Tipton Hwy. near Moore Road in Adrian on Thursday, February 28th, 9 a.m. to noon. The collection, which started as an Ag event sponsored by Lenawee Conservation District, Natural Resources Conservation Service (N.R.C.S.) and Lenawee Vo-Tech, is now also open to the general public.  Crystal Flash is the contracted business and will be collecting any quantities, large or small, of the following fluids:  motor oil, crankcase oil, gear lubes, transmission fluids, brake fluids, hydraulic oil, synthetic oils, fuel oil, diesel fuel and kerosene. For liability purposes, the liquids MUST be in leak-proof containers to prevent spillage. Large containers must have a 2-inch access hole for pumping out. Small quantities submitted, such as quart or gallon containers will be poured into a 55-gallon drum on the premises to be pumped. NO paint of any kind, antifreeze, gasoline or chlorinated carb/brake cleaners will be accepted.  For the collection to be free of charge, the Conservation District must meet a 1500 gallon minimum.  Please call the Lenawee Conservation District office at (517) 263-7400 Ext. 5 with approximate quantities available to submit.  Remember, any quantities will help to meet the quota. Here is a chance to check the garage, carport, basement or barn and get rid of those unwanted oils while helping the environment.

Free Well Water Screening

Tonya Woodford owner of Grumbellies Restaurant in Hudson and Gilly Gilhouse of ANG Water Technologies LLC have teamed up with the Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program to help with a free well water screening project.

Home well owners interested in learning whether their well water contains bacteria can participate in a free well water screening. Samples collected will be tested by a group of University students applying learning to a real life application. 80 sample bottles will be made available for the free well water screening.

Gilly Gilhouse from ANG Water Technologies will have Free Water Sample bottles available Sat. March 1, from 8-10am or Sat March 8 from 8-10am at Grumbellies Restaurant in Hudson. Water samples will need to be collected and dropped off at Grumbellies Restaurant in Hudson between 8-10 am on March 14 for transportation to the screening.

Sample bottles may also be picked up at the Lenawee Conservation District during business hours Monday March 10 – 13, with water sample drop off at the Conservation District on March 14 between 8am and noon.

Water samples need to be collected and tested within 12 hours so plan to collect your water sample the same day you will turn in the sample. Steps to follow include:

1. Select a tap not connected to any water treatment device. An outside faucet often works best. Run the water for 10 minutes to flush pipes.

2. Without touching inside of cap or bottle, Fill small clean jar with four ounces of water.

3. Clearly label bottle with address of the well and the date sample was taken. (There is no cost for sampling).

Results will be mailed to participants along with instructions for what to do if high concentrations of bacteria are detected.

The Farm*A*Syst for Michigan Producers requires  well water to be tested yearly or at the minimum within the past 3 years to become MAEAP, Michigan Agricultural Environmental Assurance Program verified. Though you do not have to be a farmer to bring in a water sample a farmer interested in MAEAP verification may want to participate.

Further Questions can be directed to Lenawee Conservation District Groundwater Technician Amy Gilhouse at 263-7400 X 117.

Summer-Fest is organized

The Clayton Summer-Fest 2008 Committee met Tuesday, February 19, to begin plans for the summer festival. The business meeting was conducted by the Second Vice President, Robert Smith. The Secretary's Report was given by Lois McNeil. Wilma Baker gave the Treasurer's report.

Election of officers was held with the results as follows: President, Robert Smith; First Vice President Paul Burcroff; Second Vice President Cathleen Brown,; Secretary Lois McNeil; and Treasurer Wilma Baker.

Various work area chairmen were appointed and reviewed by the membership.

The theme adopted for the Summer Festival is "Clayton, A Working Community."

Some activities for the upcoming festival will be a parade, car show, program in the park, Queen Contest, "Free" Merchant's Drawing, Carnival Rides, Bingo, Children's and Adults Tricycle Race, Kiddie Tractor Pull, Street Dance and other activities to be added at future meetings.. The day's activities will begin with a Pancake Breakfast.

Donate your old prom dress

A Sand Creek graduate is working to get gently used prom dresses a date for prom 2008 with girls who might not be able to have a new gown, and to benefit two local charities in the process. Mekeisha Alcock, a 2007 Sand Creek High School graduate who is now a freshman at Central Michigan University, is collecting gently worn prom, pageant, homecoming, and winter formal gowns. 

The gowns will be put out on display at Alcock's "Dress Drive Extravaganza."  The idea of this event is for girls to be able to attend prom no matter what their financial status.  All dresses will be for sale at the dress event on April 12, 2008, at Sand Creek High School, from 6 to 9 p.m.  All girls are welcome to come browse the dresses and purchase one for $10 or bring a dress to exchange and only pay $5. 

All proceeds from this event will go to benefiting The Children's Miracle Network, and the Catherine Cobb Foundation. 

Alcock is also working with local businesses to get donations so that door prizes can also be a part of this "Dress Drive Extravaganza!"  Community members are encouraged to donate their dresses to this event just remember, "Your dress could make someone's prom night!" 

Dresses may be dropped off at drop boxes which are located at the following local businesses: The Closet Overflow, Adrian Mi, Keilas Creative Collections, Tecumseh Mi, or at the office of The Hudson Post Gazette.  Please direct any questions or comments to: mekeishas_dress_drive@ yahoo.com

Top Accelerated Reader Students for the first semester in 1st grade at Lincoln Elementary. Students have been doing a great job reading books and taking tests.

Brett Boyd Elected Horsemen's President 

Popular Jackson Raceway Announcer Brett Boyd of Hillsdale was elected President of the Michigan Harness Horsemen’s Association at its February 21 Board meeting in Okemos.  A Director of the statewide organization for only a year, Boyd’s charisma and promotional flair catapulted him into the leadership role.

“The state of Michigan greatly benefits from a thriving race horse industry,” asserts Boyd, owner of the Market House stores in Hillsdale and Hudson.  “And I, for one, will not rest until harness racing regains its place as the state’s most attended spectator sport.”

Entertaining race goers with his fan-inclusive antics and colorful race calls, Boyd packed the stands last summer, making Jackson Raceway the only horse track in the U.S. with an attendance increase in 2007, and the only track in North America to attract growing crowds without the added attraction of slot machines.  This turnaround, and other high energy announcing and Master of Ceremony successes, earned Boyd the Michigan Harness Racing Goodwill Ambassador Award at the January MHHA Annual Meeting in Novi.

“Michigan can’t afford to lose any more jobs,” Boyd insists. “And no business is more labor intensive than horse racing.  We’re struggling, and we still provide over 20,000 jobs in this state.” 

Besides announcing at Jackson Raceway, Boyd trains, drives and breeds harness racehorses at his farm in Jonesville, Michigan.  He also manages two family supermarkets, the Market House stores in Hudson and Hillsdale.  In 2007 he was awarded the “Key To The City of Hillsdale,” for rescuing an 80-year-old local Independence Day tradition from extinction.  Galvanizing the local business community, Boyd spearheaded last year’s All American Celebration complete with the most dramatic fireworks display in Hillsdale history. 

As President-elect of the MHHA, Boyd vows to apply his energy and enthusiasm to gaining new fans for Michigan horseracing. “I plan to take this message to the legislature,” announces Boyd.  “Growing and developing racehorses is an important part of Michigan agriculture.  And the health of Michigan agriculture is essential to the economic recovery of our state.” 

Boyd adds, “Indian casinos do not pay state taxes, and Detroit casinos don’t help the out state areas.  Farmers and rural areas deserve to share in this state’s gigantic gaming profits.”

Boyd’s sister Anita is married to leading harness race Trainer and Driver Mike Micallef of Canton, Michigan.
 

Martha Harris retiring from Bank of Lenawee

Please join in a retirement celebration beginning at 11 AM until 3 PM for Martha Harris on Friday, March 7, 2008 at Bank of Lenawee, 539 S Meridian Rd, Hudson, MI.

For over 30 years Martha’s friendly rapport with customers and staff have made her a vital asset to the Bank of Lenawee and the Hudson area.

She began her banking career with Hudson State Savings Bank & has held a variety of positions including Branch Officer and currently Business Development Officer. Her strong leadership, banking experience and warm smile will be greatly missed.

Martha resides in Hudson with her husband Bill.

Customers, family, friends and business associates are welcome to stop in to the Bank of Lenawee for refreshments and wish Martha well as she begins retirement.

Mrs. Jody Lawrence held a Preschool Literacy Night for her preschool parents on Thursday, February 21st at Lincoln Elementary in Hudson.  Parents who attended received ideas on how to help their children learn letters and sounds. A big book presentation was also given so that parents knew what concepts of print could be taught by reading a book. Many areas of literacy were covered in the evening. Each parent received a folder of activities that could be used at home. Babysitting was available to all parents this evening. A Parent Math Night will be offered later in the year. 

Jamie Snyder a dental hygienist from Dr. Gochanour's office in Dexter, Michigan visited Lincoln Elementary's first graders. She informed Mrs. Vanover's, Mrs. Sprow's and Mrs. Darr's  students of ways to keep their teeth healthy for dental awareness month.

 Senior of the Month - Emily Austin

KIWANIAN and Hudson Police Chief Charles Wier presents the Kiwanis Senior of the Month award to Emily Austin.



The Hudson High February Senior of the Month is Emily Austin.  Emily is an athlete who excels at math, and spends many hours volunteering.

Emily is a National Honor Society member, joining in her junior year, and was named a scholar athlete for three years while running on the Lady Tigers’ cross country team.  She was also recognized as a scholar athlete last year for volleyball, and in her sophomore and junior years for softball.  Last year she was named to the NCAA Student Athlete Conference, and won the Outstanding Trigonometry Award. 

Emily has been a member of the cross country team throughout high school.  She made the 1st team-All County as a freshman and again as a senior.  She was also named 1st team-All League in her freshman year, when the team won a regional championship.  She has been a state qualifier for four years, has received a Varsity award for four years, and was Captain and MVP in her senior year. 

As a member of the Lady Tigers softball team for four years, Emily was named to 1st team-All County last year, 1st team-All League in her sophomore year, and 1st team-All District last year.  She also won the Varsity award for softball the last three years. 

She played volleyball in her junior year and has been a member of the Hudson marching band and concert band throughout high school.  Emily served as class president her first two years of high school.

Emily is very involved in 4-H and was Vice President of the 4-H Club in her sophomore and junior years.  Last year she was awarded the Overall Beef Showman award, and in 2005 received the award for Grand Champion Steer. 

Emily has participated for three years in the American Red Cross Blood Drive, and has helped out at Big Brothers/Big Sisters for the last two years.  As a junior, Emily spent two weeks on the Hurricane Katrina Relief Project.  This year she is volunteering her time as a tutor, and for the Ronald McDonald House. 

While her college choice is undecided, Emily wants to become a teacher.

Emily is the daughter of Dennis and Mary Austin of Clayton.

Congratulations, Emily, February senior of the month.

Sacred Heart plans Open House, Career Nights

Sacred Heart School will be hosting its  4th Annual Open House/Career Night on Thursday, March 13th from 6:30pm-8:00pm.  Come and search with your heart for a great education and future career possibilities.  Come for a night of entertainment and fun.  Career professionals from all over Lenawee, Hillsdale and Wayne Counties will be here to talk with students,  we will also have a Chef from Silver Springs, Maryland. 

Among those present for the event will be the Michigan Search and Rescue Team.  This team is an all volunteer missing person response team serving Michigan and the Great Lakes Region.  These Canine Teams are available 24/7.  Come and learn how they train their Canine teams and teach the children how to help in times of trouble. 

The entertainment for the evening will be Carol Johnson a uniquely gifted singer-songwriter.  She has delighted, uplifted and sensitized audiences of all ages with her wit, her warmth, her compelling insights and her wonderfully crafted compositions.  Her songs celebrate life, and with a healthy bit of humor they also challenge the way we sometimes live.  Come and let Carol warm your heart and lift your spirits with her delightful songs.  The entertainment for the evening is sponsored by Kecy Products and the Sacred Heart School Boosters.

We are excited to welcome a variety of professional career options for all students to explore.  With us that evening will be; landscape design, entrepreneurs in food service, photography and working.  We also have people in motor sales, massage therapy, police and army service, a Senator, an orthodontist and a truck driver. 

We would like to invite any student and their families to mark their calendars and come and join us for this great event.  Our students are on a journey to their dreams.  Come and see why Sacred Heart School is such a great place for children to learn and, “A Place Where Faith and Knowledge Meet”. 

Festival committee plans sale

The Bean Creek Heritage Festival Committee is planning an "Antiques and Collectibles" Yard Sale for Saturday, April 5th at the Hudson Community Center. Booth rentals will be based on the amount of tables needed per booth. If there is not enough interest in this area we will add "Arts & Crafts" to the day. So, if you would like a booth for either one, call early and reserve a spot so we can have another wonderful day. Out last "Yard Sale" brought in around $330 for the fireworks project.

We also will be reserving spots for the next "Yard Sale" to be held on April 19th. Call early on this one, there won't be as many spots as last time. Call Joann at 517-448-7312.

Dixie is taking reservations yet this week for the Marathon Scrapbook session to be held on March 8th and 9th from 6 pm Friday through 6 pm Saturday. Prizes and fun time should abound, especially around 4 am! $25.00 is due by March 1. Call (517-448-8531.

The next Festival Committee meeting will be March 13th, at 6 PM at the Hudson Community Center. If you have any suggestions bring them along.


Hudson's Pack 602 Tiger Cubs visiting the Lenawee Country Sheriff's Department. Cub Scouts present were Michael Tanner, Justin Jenkins, Ben Baxter, Nick Baxter, and Jonathan Sawyer.

Hudson's Pack 602 second year Webelos at the Blue and Gold Banquet receiving their Arrow of Light award. It is the highest award you can achieve in Cub Scouting. Pictured along with their parents are Matt Pogoreski, Austin Gier, Luke Durling, and Andrew Enerson.

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