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-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Itsell [mailto: gtodaddy@knology.net ]
Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 5:58 PM
To: jeffsalisburyhhs1967@yahoo.com
Subject: Itsell's Clothing Store/ Charlie Itsell

 

Jeff,

 

Enclosed find a picture of my Dad. I was reading the different stories about

the old eateries in Howell. Also some of the other places.


 


It brought back old memories of Dad's Clothing Store. It was first located

next to Livingston's Drug Store in the middle of the block on Grand River

Ave.


It was originally called Herman's Clothing, Dad bought it from Ben Herman in

the 1950's. Later he moved it to the corner of Grand River & Michigan Ave.,

across from Baldwin's Drug Store.

 

I especially remember how Dad used to enjoy when all the guys from school

would come and hang out at the store. We had a ping pong table set-up in the

basement. Everyone was constantly challenging each other to see who was the

best in town. The best guy at that time was older than all of us, and, that

was Jack Shinn. He was the owner of Shinn's Barber Shop. (Jackie Shinn's

dad) If anyone has pictures of the old store, maybe they will send them in

to you. I am looking for old photos of the interior and some of the guys

that used to work for Dad.

 

I also remember that the guys used to like to test Dad in arm wrestling

contests. They would brag how tough they were, until Dad would put them down

1,2,3. He would get them talking about sports or school while wrestling,

distracting them and then put them down and laugh seeing how disgusted they

would get. He was an old farm boy and used to be a foreman for the Michigan

Tree Trimming Service.

 

Also maybe some people will remember some good times or things that happened

at the store or with Dad.


 Here is a old photo of my dad, my uncle Bob & Jack Shinn.

 Not sure where it was taken, or the time frame.

 Maybe someone will update us.



 

Keep up the good work Jeff, I enjoy reading all the stories of the old days

in Highlander Country.

 

Tom

____________________________________

From: Carolyn Wherley- Lemcool - HHS 1967 [mailto: lemcool@sbcglobal.net ]

Sent: Friday, September 18, 2009 8:25 AM

To: Jeff Salisbury

Subject: Sad News

 

Jeff,

 

Can you send out an email for prayers for my husband Archie?

 

He had been doing so good. I had him eating by mouth again and the stomach tube was taken out.  He recently spent two weeks in VA for a bowel blockage that got resolved but they were not monitoring his seizure medicine level like they were suppose to be but told me they were and it dropped so low he had a horrible gran mal on Tuesday morning. His blood pressure dropped so low it couldnt be read and his pulse was faint when the ambulance got here. He was barely breathing. They had to put him on a ventilator as soon as they got him to the hospital. He does wake up and responds with blinking his eyes but can not breathe on his own. They are keeping him heavily sedated many times during the day because the ventilator is irrating him so much his blood pressure and pulse goes way to high. He is in our Howell hospital ICU thank God. They are doing a wonderful job with what they have to work with. Thank You

 

Hugs

Carolyn



From: Fifer Terry [mailto:tbfifer@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 11:22 AM
To: Jeff Salisbury
Subject: Brenda is home!!

 

I was able to bring Brenda home last evening around 6:30.  She is doing good.  Got a good night sleep last night.  She is eating OK and doesn't have to have the nutritional (TPN) IV anymore.  They took her picc line out at the hospital.  She is still sore from the procedure on Friday where they removed some gall stones.  She is still on the antibioctic for the infection she had from the picc line.  She still has the wound vac connected her the open wound on her stomach.  That is healing but very slowly.  She is looking forward to the weekend.  We have some friends visiting from Texas and hopefully our kids families will be with us for the day on Sunday.

 

Thanks for all your prayers and thoughts.

 

Terry

 












HOWELL GRADUATES:

Help me out? Who do you remember from Howell High School that went on to participate in college athletics? My Dad is putting together a list (don't know why!). Anyone who remembers someone who graduated from Howell and played college sports, please give me:

Name

Graduation Year

College (years played if you know)

Sport

--- Kay Campbell Licciardello, HHS 1979 -  mklicciardello@sbcglobal.net  





From: Kayla Kitchell [mailto:howellhighschool1999@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 2:19 PM
To: Jeff Salisbury
Subject: Re: reunion

 

Hi Jeff,
Your email came at a good time, I sent a mass message a few hours after receiving it and passed along your information.  I was worried because as of August 2, we had less than 20 people coming.  But, it turned out all right with about 50 making it out.  Thank you for your help through this process!

Could you please edit our information on Bagpiper?  Thank you!!
"'99 grads - please keep your email address updated at http://sites.google.com/site/howellhsclassof99reunion/ to learn about future reunions."

Take care,
Kayla




From: Karen Williams [mailto:klwilliams@downtownhowell.org]
Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:59 AM
To: jeffsalisbury@charter.net
Subject: Melon festival per C. Swann

 

Dear Jeff,

 

Charlotte Swann asked me to send yo this information regarding volunteers and asked if yo could send a blast.  Thank you so much!

 

In recognition of the legacy created by Dr. May and the traditions established by the Howell Jaycees through celebration of the City’s history and agricultural roots during Howell Melon Festival, the City of Howell and the Howell Downtown Development Authority/Main Street Program are partnering with civic groups and community leaders to bring you the 2009 Howell Melon Festival.   The event will be held August 14-16, 2009 in downtown Howell, and will feature a weekend full of food, fun, and entertainment.  Melon Festival will feature Howell melons, melon ice cream, sidewalk sales and non-profit booths, live bands and entertainment, the 5 and 10K Melon Run, and lots of family fun ‘melon’ activities.    Please see the attached 2009 Melon Festival schedule of events.

 

With all of the wonderful activities going on during the Howell Melon Festival we are seeking your help as a volunteer. If you are interested in working at the Howell Melon Festival please fill out the volunteer form and return to Howell Main Street/DDA as soon as possible.  Attached you fill find volunteer form and schedule.

 

Please contact Karen Williams, Main Street Coordinator, at 517.545.4240 or klwilliams@downtownhowell.org with any questions.  For a full schedule of events and other information, visit www.howellmelonfestival.com.

 

Thank you for making this a wonderful event for our community!

 

 

Karen L. Williams

Main Street Coordinator,

Downtown Development Authority

Office: 517.540.6717

Cell 517.672.2684

Fax 517.548.1068

www.facebook.com (search for Howell Main Street)






2009 Alumni Baseball Game
 
The 3rd annual fundraiser for the Howell Baseball program and the Alumni Scholarship Fund tool place on Saturday, July 18 at the varsity baseball field in Howell. Player's donation is $40 (each player receives a hat and jersey to keep)
This year's event honored the 1910 State Championship team by wearing shirts that mimic the original jerseys.
 
Howell Junior Baseball organizer and long-time youth sports coach Jess Mack threw out the first pitch to his son Jon.
Also, former varsity coach Ted Klontz (who was responsible for the resurgence of Howell Baseball back in the mid 1970s) traveled from his home in Tennessee.
 
Several alums flew in for the event: Gary Merians and Jon Mack from Florida, Phil Milner from South Carolina, Brad Robinson from Virginia, and Mike Brown from Ohio. The Press-Argus, WHMI and Hub TV provided support for the event.
Anyone who played varsity baseball for Howell is encouraged to sign up for the 2010 game and me, Rich Robinson, at HowellHighlandersBaseball@gmail.com

For more on the 2009 game, go here:
http://www.hubtv.tv/index.php?page=video&pid=4381838001
http://www.livingstondaily.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009907190321




From: sally uber kalanquin [mailto: bowlmom@chartermi.net ]
Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 10:44 AM
To: KAMPS, SHIRLEY HERM; Paul Sullentrup; 1967-Hildreth-Stutesman, Rose ; 1967-Wherley-Lemcool, Carolyn; 1967-Zemper, Gail; arny; betsy amburgey; Christian Schwarz; CROBO8781@aol.com; natalievlahos@att.net; Pam Borgquist; Pappabear; raja palaparty; Shmrck916@aol.com; Stephen Taylor; Teresa Howell; Jeffrey L. Salisbury
Cc: Jean Vizithum; Lee Winegar
Subject: update-me

 

hi)

just a quick update on me....was very weak... 911,,,, fluid round heart.... they fixed that... then fluid in left lung....omg that hurt after....

 

home now.... tryin to get strong again)

 

tx for caring,

love,sally





From: egardulski [mailto: egardulski@mindspring.com ]
Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 11:56 PM
To: Jeffrey L. Salisbury
Subject: CA Trip

 

Jeff, 

 

I had a great trip to sunny California over the Holidays . . . well it was sunny and very windy, but not as warm as Florida.  I left FL in the 70's for CA in the 50's. . . hence I headed for Palm Springs for New Years.  In an event, I did have a great day with Chuck and Gail on Huntington Beach over the Christmas Holidays. Due, to the short notice, all in the area were not able to attend the mini reunion.  Maybe next year in CA or South East area in AZ,TX, LA, GA or FL.  I would like to keep it going across the country.  I like Austin, New Orleans, HuntingtonPalm SpringsAtlanta. . . . other ideas from other from the Class of 67'?  I am willing to work this end of the Country.  Michigan in Lansing was fun and I miss the trip last year due to ???.

 

ED







From: Fifer Terry [mailto:tbfifer@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 11:11 AM
To: Jeff Salisbury
Subject: Brenda is back in the hospital

 

I had to admit Brenda back into the hospital yesterday.  She has been fighting a cold for about a week.  Unfortunately I think I brought it into the house, since I and Brenda's Dad had it two weeks ago.  She has had a bad cough, so on Monday when we were at the KCC Pheresis Dept. for a photopheresis treatment, the doctor gave her a prescription for an antibiotic and cough syrup, and also ordered an xray for the next day.  During the night she started having some vomiting and diareaha.  Yesterday morning we went to Xray before going to the pheresis Dept.  After the xray Brenda wasn't feeling very well so I took her to the BMT clinic to see a Dr.  The xray showed some phnuemonia and she was still having trouble keeping food down.  So they admitted her to the KCC eighth floor.  Her room # is 8219 and her phone # is 313-745-6408.  Looks like we will be spending New Years Eve and New Years Day in the hospital.  Hopefully they will get this under control quickly and she will be able to come home early next week.

 

Thanks for all your thoughts and Prayers!  Brenda and I wish you all a Happy New Year!

 

Terry

 

 

 

 

From: Dale McKim [mailto:mckimdj@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Monday, September 15, 2008 9:04 PM
To: jeffsalisburyhhs1967@yahoo.com
Subject: HAB Commemorative Brick Program

 

Hi, Jeff -

 

My name is Joann McKim and I represent the Howell Athletic Boosters Commemorative Brick Program.  If you think your members may be interested in purchasing an engraved brick, please pass on or post this information on your alumni website.  Our commemorative area is located just outside the Howell Football stadium in the circular planting bed. 

 

The following is copy I've used trying to promote the program, I've also attached our order form.  

 

Boosters Re-IGNITE the Commemorative Brick Program

Howell High is back in it's glory, with the reopening of the renovated campus!  If you have wanted to leave your mark in HHS history, but weren't sure how...this might do the trick.  Purchase a brick to honor your graduate, alumni, a special teacher or coach, etc.  Simply download the order form, fill it out and send it in to the booster PO box, and we will take care of the rest!  The walkway is in the circular area, just outside the entrance to the HHS football field.

Leave your mark...purchase a commemorative brick today!

 

 

Thank you for your assistance.

 

Joann McKim

Howell Athletic Boosters  

 

 

From: Craig Douglas [mailto:jen-craigdouglas@att.net]
Sent: Sunday, September 14, 2008 9:35 AM
To: jeffsalisburyhhs1967@yahoo.com
Subject: Class of 1997

 

Hi,

 

My husband and I are from the class of 1997.  Our names are Craig Douglas and Jennifer Douglas (Caldwell).  I'm disappointed that we didn't have a ten year reunion.  I would like to know where our class president and fellow members are and why we didn't have a reunion.  It makes me sad.  I would love to see everyone from high school.

 

Thanks,

 

Jennifer Douglas

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: seversc@howellschools.com [mailto:seversc@howellschools.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 3:06 PM
To: jeffsalisburyhhs1967@yahoo.com
Subject: Message from HHS PTO

 

Hello Parents & Alums,

 

Welcome to the 2008-09 school year. The PTO at Howell High School is in place and raring to go. There are several ways we ask for assistance throughout the year, please take a momonet to fill out the attached form and return it to the school so we can add you to our data base.

 

One of the goals we hope to accomplish this year is to keep you informed. We are currently in the process of setting up our PTO webpage. The webpage will help us accomplish our goal of keeping you informed by providing weekly updates. Our group supports many activities at the high school and the activities would not be possible without your time and support.

 

One of the ways we look to Howell High School families for support is by asking each family to make a $20 donation to the PTO. The donations collected are used in variety areas and activities for the students and staff. At the High School the donation is requested instead of asking families to participate in fundraising activities.

 

Donations can be submitted to the Main Office at either the Freshman Campus Building or the 10-12 Campus Building at Open House on Tuesday, September 16th. If you are unable to attend Open House the donation can be sent to school with your student and dropped off at the Main Office or via mail to HHS PTO 1200 W. Grand River, Howell, MI  48843. Please make checks payable to HHS PTO.

 

We thank you in advance for all of your help and support that make our program a success! Please email me, Lisa McQueen, at lisamcq@att.net or call me with any questions at 517-546-2937.

 

Thank you again,

 

HHS PTO

Lisa McQueen

 

Howell High School PTO

E-Mail Sign-up and Volunteer Opportunities

WE NEED YOU!

 

 

Please check only the categories you are interested in helping with.  There are so many ways you can help.  Even volunteering for one event will make a difference!  We will contact you for only the events you select.  Thanks so much!

 

 

_____ Create Pipeline Newsletter (monthly at-home project � computer skills needed; all info provided)

_____ Phone calling

_____ Homecoming Dance Decorations (Month of September)

_____ Winterfest Dance Decorations (Month of January)

_____ Dance chaperoning

_____ Beautification � Freshmen Campus (indoor projects)

_____ Beautification � Main Campus (indoor projects)

_____ Beautification � School grounds (general clean-up, planting, pruning)

_____ Provide food for events - Parent/Teacher Conference Dinner, etc

_____ Volunteer during school hours

_____ Volunteer evenings

_____ Staff appreciation (May)

_____ Honors Night (May)

 

 

Your information will be forwarded for the following opportunities:

_____ Prom Decorations

_____ Senior All-Night Party (2009)

_____ Band Boosters

____  Athletic Boosters

 

PARENT / GUARDIAN NAME:       ________________________________________________

 

E-MAIL ADDRESS:                     ________________________________________________

 

PHONE:    Day _________________  Evening  _________________  Cell _______________

 

Return form to PTO table at orientation or mail after orientation to: 1200 W. Grand River, Howell, MI  48843

 

 

 

 

From: HOWELL63@aol.com [mailto:HOWELL63@aol.com]

Sent: Monday, October 06, 2008 10:18 PM

To: HOWELL63@aol.com

Subject: HHS Class of 1963...:>)

 

On Tuesday the 23rd of Sept. George fell and broke his left leg and shattered his ankle. He was taken to Reed City Hospital but they were not equipped to do the surgery George needed so they sent him to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, He was there for 2 days. He is home now recouperating.  He was in a lot of pain but seems to be getting better now. He will be laid up for about 3 months depending on how good he heals up.

 

I just received the following information above from Diane Allmen

regarding classmate George Keebler, from his wife Jane. 

I know that many of you would like to call, e-mail or send cards to cheer him up.  What a terrible thing to happen!

 

The address I have is from quite a while ago

so it if you notice that it is incorrect and have

something more current, please let me know.

 

Our thoughts and prayers are with George for a speedy and

complete recovery. 

 

George and Jane Keebler

11091 E. 24th Street

Reed City, Michigan  49677

231.832.1579  (HM)

231.388.0242  (C)

E-mail:  BACKHOW580@MSN.COM

Or:  JANEKEEBLER@hotmail.com

 

Thanks for your support.....

 

Have a good one,

Barbara MacDonald Nelson

Class of 1963

 

 

 

From: shmrck916@aol.com [mailto:shmrck916@aol.com]
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 9:02 PM
To: jeffsalisburyhhs1967@yahoo.com
Subject: England and Ireland

 

Hi everyone,


I've never tried sharing photos this way before...Let's see if you can access them.

 

Don't worry, not even 60 photos (out of 1500 I took...) copy and paste the following into your browser.

 

If it doesn't work and you WANT to see them, I'll do something else :-)

Good times on our 25th!


http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=135616&l=0686a&id=841220229

 

- Lucy Uber O'Regan 1978

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From: Fifer Terry [mailto tbfifer@sbcglobal.net  ]

Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 10:15 PM

To: Jeff Salisbury

Subject: Brenda is Home!

 

Brenda came home today.  She is feeling good.  A little week because the increased the dosage of steroids while she was in the hospital.

 

She went in the hospital on Friday the 4th.  She had chills and a fever.  They found a bacterial infection and started treating it with an antibioctic.  This infection caused the GVHD to kick in again and she broke down with a rash and alot of itching.  So they increased the steroid which helped with the GVHD.

 

She will continue the antibioctic at home and they will start reducing the steroid dosage.

 

Thanks again for all your prayers and thoughts!

Terry

 


From: Fifer Terry [mailto: tbfifer@sbcglobal.net ]
Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2008 10:43 AM
To: Jeff Salisbury
Subject: Brenda is back in the hospital

Brenda is back in the hospital.  She has had some fevers lately and they took blood cultures on Wednesday during the regular clinic visit.  They came back positive and the doctor called us yesterday (Fri. July 4th) and told me to bring her in the the ER at Harper.  She had chills when he called and a fever as we went to the hospital.

They admitted her yesterday around 5:00pm.  They started an antibioctic and are still doing blood tests to determined what infection she has.  Hopefully she will only be in the hospital for a few days.  She is in room 10213 (one of the 19 rooms in the KCC BMT unit she hasn't been in yet) and her phone # is 313-745-6862.

Thanks for your continued thoughts and prayers,

Terry

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From: Lisa Watson - HHS 1984 [mailto: lisabwatson@gmail.com ]
Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 11:26 AM
To: Jeff Salisbury HHS 1967
Subject: Re: Maybe there is room on your blog for a link to The Bagpiper?

 

Definitately.  I didn't even know there was a HHS alumni blog!

 

Feel free to link back to me, as well, if you like.

--
The Lisa Life
http://thelisalog.blogs.com/the_lisa_log

 

 

 

 

 

From: shmrck916@aol.com [mailto:shmrck916@aol.com]
Sent: Friday, June 20, 2008 2:55 PM
To: jeffsalisburyhhs1967@yahoo.com

Greetings and salutations from Ireland!
The weather has been fantastic! As a matter of fact, we both got quite a sunburn today on a boat trip out to the Blasket Islands. Took a trip to Great Blasket and an Eco tour around the islands. Saw many primitive homes and beehive houses, walked among the sheep, and saw the Prime Minister's island which is home to puffins and seals. Simply fantastic!
Staying in a lovely guest home in Dingle right now. After 4 days in Kinsale and 3 outside Tipperary, we will be off to Galway and Doolin tomorrow. Still have a week left and the only regrets are missing my mom and kids. Been texting the kids and all is well.
Having the time of our lives! Will bore anyone with pix when we get home. Only have about 3000 to share. Got a week? :-)
Here's looking up your kilt!
Dan and Lucy Uber- O'Regan

 

 

 

 

From: Annette Staley [mailto: akstaley@sbcglobal.net ]
Sent: Friday, June 20, 2008 1:07 AM
To: jeffsalisburyhhs1967@yahoo.com
Subject: Class of 1988 (20 year Reunion)

 

 

Hello Jeff,

 

My name is Annette Staley (Lalewicz was my maiden Name) and I am the person who has planned the Class of 1988 20 year reunion.

 

The invitations are going out this weekend June 21, 2008 however, I would like to have the information also posted on the Alumni Reunion Events part of the website.

 

Class of 1988- 20th Year Reunion

Saturday, August 23, 2008 @ The Rock Financial Showplace in Novi, Michigan.

From 6:00 p.m.- 12: a.m. Cost is $45.00 per person ( Buffet Dinner, Cash Bar). 

Respond with payment no later than August 9, 2008.  Guaranteed Pre-paid Reservations Needed.

Sorry, No Walk-Ins can be accepted.

Checks payable to Class of 1988 and mailed to Annette Staley 1920 East Marr Road

Howell, Michigan 48855.  For more information or questions call Annette @ 517-546-8658

or e-mail akstaley@sbcglobal.net.

 

Jeff � if you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

 

Thank you

Annette M.Staley

 

 

 

 

From: Joyce Fisher, Howell Archives [mailto:howellhighlander@yahoo.com]

Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 10:27 PM

To: ighlander@yahoo.com

Subject: Michael Burke Never enough

 

Michael J Burke, life long resident of Howell, Howell High School Graduate Class of 1964 shares the pain of his addictions, the struggle to regain his life and repay his debt.   

 

 

Never Enough is the shocking, true story of Michael J. Burke, who went from being a successful lawyer, loving father and husband, and respected member of his community to a closet alcoholic and gambling addict to the tune of $1,600,000, using client's trust account funds.

 

Follow Michael Burke as he descends into his addictions, then must confess all to his family and clients. Then read about his arraignment, and the actual transcripts from his sentencing. Burke then shares stories of his prison life, and then the painful narrative of how his lies and deceit affected his family. In the last two chapters of this important book you'll learn how you can identify a compulsive gambler, and what treatment options are available for this devastating disease. The appendix features comments Mr. Burke has received from the many presentations he has made on the dangers of compulsive gambling, as well as the letters to the court written by Michael Burke's friends in the community before his sentencing, and a list of gambling addiction resources for each state.

 

Never Enough is a succinct, powerful book that will open your eyes to the reality of gambling and alcohol addiction and what it can do to any professional's life -- even in the happiest and most successful of situations.

 http://neverenoughthebook.com/index.htm

 

"When Michael Burke read excerpts from his book to members of the Washtenaw County Bar Association, the attorneys were riveted by his compelling story of the hometown boy who became one of the most successful attorneys in town only to lose it all to an ever-increasing addiction to gambling. In Never Enough, Michael shares with great passion and insight his fascinating transformation from loving husband and father to disgraced prison inmate. Remarkably, you'll find yourself rooting for a man who let his family and friends down through deceit and the theft of over a million dollars from the clients who entrusted him with their affairs. But that's what redemption is about: the recognition of wrongs committed, the drive to make things right for the aggrieved, and the devotion to preventing others from succumbing to the same demons that led to one's downfall. Michael will receive no income from Never Enough until all his victims are made whole. I am hopeful that those who read his story will share it with others, thereby assisting Michael in his mission of warning others about the dangers of casino gambling. I heartily recommend this book for every lawyer in America and to anyone whose life is being sadly touched by a loved one undergoing an addiction of any kind.

--John W. Reiser, President,

Washtenaw County Bar Association, Ann Arbor, Michigan

 

 

 

 

 

 

From: SALLY CAMPBELL [mailto: sacamp@sbcglobal.net ]
Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 1:51 PM
To: jeffsalisburyhhs1967@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: The Bagpiper Site Updated!

 

Jeff,

 

Thank you for continuing to keep me on your web site.

 

The class of '53 will meet at Cleary's for lunch on Friday, August 15, the Melon Fest weekend and they are asking any friends in classes of the 50's to come on down. Betty Park Buffington in Florida is organizing the day.

 

Sally Squire Campbell sacamp@sbcglobal.net

 

 

STOP smokin!....

From: sally kalanquin [mailto:bowlmom@chartermi.net]
Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2008 10:27 PM
To: Jeffrey L. Salisbury
Subject: cigs

lil update on me) i am home) have a hospital bed in our lr) hhaha

i have a permanent trach....the operatoin to fix my semi-paralyzed vocal chords... is dangerous and at best...iffy.....(in the words of my fav ear dr) well ok ear eye nose,throat,etc.

and i have been in hospital wayyy too much...2 months straight (starting 3/2), then 3 or more trips back...

omg i fergot to say sometin i want peeps to know...... STOP smokin!.... its not cool any more....reread my email bout my update....was alll caused by smokin... long time((

tx., sally uber) - hhs 1967

 

 


 

From: shmrck916@aol.com [mailto: shmrck916@aol.com ]
Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 4:33 AM
To: jeffsalisbury@charter.net
Subject: jolly good time in UK

 

greetings from london! having a BLAST. been to westminster, several museums, lots of pubs, the globe theatre, going to see the queen today at st. james' palace. weather is amazing! tomorrow is stonehenge and bath. gary and chung come in today sometime, so we're planning a pub crawl. friday we're off to ireland!
almost as sunny as home, yet not as much humidity. enjoying the hell out of ourselves:-)
gonna have to bore you with a slide show when we get back.  this is the first we've been able to get online, and the queen awaits!
will do this again next week. 
cheerio!
dan and lucy Uber-O'Regan

 


 

From: HOWELL63@aol.com [mailto:HOWELL63@aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 9:47 PM
To: HOWELL63@aol.com
Subject: Class of 1963......

 

Dear Classmates...

 

I just returned from vacation and Cheryl Ladouceur Chance notified me that she had just

heard the very sad news that Charlie Taylor, husband of Janet Schroeder Taylor passed away

last week.  She had no more information, so I contacted Dianne Harder Brenner and she was

able to locate the following information.

 

I am certain that Janet would love hearing from any of us during this very sad time.

Her address is as follows:

 

Janet Schroeder Taylor

3541 Westphal Road

Howell, Michigan  48843

517.546.7879

 

Thank you Cheryl and Dianne for bringing this to our attention.

 

Information is as follows:

Charlie Delmar Taylor, age 70, of Howell, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2008. Born April 28, 1938, in Andrews, NC, the son of Cope and Della (Totherow) Taylor. He is survived by his beloved wife Janet K. (Schroeder) Taylor, whom he married in 1965 in Fowlerville. Dear father of Don (Sharon) Taylor of Howell, Jean (Ron) Rice of Howell, Dave (Tracey) Taylor of Brighton and Dawn Taylor of NM. Also survived by 11 grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, brother Ralph and sisters Eva, Teen, Ivalou and Laverne. Charlie was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Visitation Sunday 1-4 & 6-8 PM with funeral Monday 11 AM from MacDonald's Funeral Home, Howell (517-546-2800), Pastor Kim Perdue, officiating. Burial in German Lutheran Cemetery. Please visit the family's online guestbook at http://www.macdonaldsfuneralhome.com/.

 

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Janet and her family.

 

Sincerely,

Barbara MacDonald Nelson

Class of 1963

 
 

June 9, 2008  -

 

Saturday night the famous Gem Theatre was the place to be for Howell Archives president, Duane Zemper.

Scanning the program, he found the category he was looking for near the back page. It was going to be a long night.

 

Zemper attended the 30th Annual National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Michigan EMMY awards

 with producer, Donna Ryen and editor, Matt Zacharias from Michigan Television who were responsible for the

 Documentary, WWII: Through the Lens of Duane Zemper.

 

Ryen, also nominated for Childhood Places, Secret Spaces and Bijou Orchestra, made two trips to the

 stage midway through the evening to receive EMMY awards for both productions.

 

As Ryen returned to the table with the second EMMY in hand,  Zemper held his breath,

�Well, I was thinking, oh, oh, she has two and I didn�t think they would give three to one person.�

 

Then it was time.

 ï¿½Our next category, Historical Documentary�, said the announcer.

Zemper then heard sweet music, �The Emmy goes to�.

WWII: Through the Lens of Duane Zemper, Donna Ryen, producer, WFUM-TV Michigan Television.

 

Donna Ryen captured the story of Howell resident Duane Zemper who served as a photo reconnaissance

officer with the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He returned with stunning photographs of the air war

 and amazing stories of the courage displayed by the bomber and ground crews.

 

Ryen is proud of all her work but this documentary holds a special place in her heart and the one for

which she most wanted the EMMY.

 

�I am so proud to be a part of preserving the stories of these Veterans. They came home and went about

the business of getting on with life. Some were telling their stories for the first time.  We can never thank them

enough for their service to this country.  I have been touched deeply and have developed many lasting relationships.� 

 

Zemper �s first  thought, being a sport fan, � A Hat Trick! Wow!�

 

Joyce Fisher, Howell Archives [ howellhighlander@yahoo.com ]

 


 

 

From: Erin McTeer [mailto: mcmackenfamilystories@gmail.com ]
Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2008 11:24 PM
To: jeffsalisburyhhs1967@yahoo.com
Subject: Howell High Alumni

 

Hi Jeff,

I am the daughter of Dick and Marilou McMacken (maiden name Fletcher). Unfortunately both of my parents have passed away and I am looking for any stories about them to put in a book for my children as they will never know them and love to hear stories about them. Would it be possible to get this posted on your site, in hopes that somebody may have some stories to share with me and my children. If you post this, my email address for the stories is
mcmackenfamilystories@gmail.com.

Thanks
Erin McMacken
(now McTeer)

 

 

 


From: Fifer Terry [mailto: tbfifer@sbcglobal.net ]

Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2008 9:40 PM

To: Jeff Salisbury

Subject: Brenda is home from the hospital

 

Brenda came home from the hospital on Friday.  This was her shortest stay in the hospital.  Praise the Lord!!  On Friday they installed a new picc line and started a new antibioctic to kill the bug in her blood stream.

 

She is feeling good.  She helped me plant flowers yesterday and make dinner for our daughters family today.

 

Thanks for all of your thoughts and prayers.


From: Denise Brown [mailto: howellgurl@yahoo.com ]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 8:21 PM
To: jeffsalisburyhhs1967@yahoo.com
Subject: Howell
 
Hi Jeff
 
It's Denise Brown (would be class of 77 if I had not moved to Arizona in the summer of 73).  I've been to every Reunion so far so I am like the ....adopted classmate.  Thanks for all you do on this website.  I was born and raised in Howell as were about 5+ generations before me.  I come home every summer and still call Howell "home".
 
I do genealogy and I am actually writing a book which will include a chapter about Howell.  I am wondering if you and/or your readers can help me out with a few things I'm stumped on. 
 
The first thing that has got me dead-ended is this...There used to be a pizza place on the south side of Grand River Avenue just past the Grand View motel.  I swear is was the original Val's!!  I could be wrong about that, because Val's just sticks in my brain. 
There were no tables inside or out.  This was a tiny place were you just walked up to the screen window and placed your order. It was in operation from at least 1962 to 1973.
 
Next, I cannot find a decent photo of the D&C store.  I copied the one from the website but it is a poor scan.  I have a picture of Ben Franklin's, A&W and a few other places.  I would also like to get one of the old Tastee Freeze, which was by Krogers at one time.  Also I could use a better photo of Spag's if anyone has one.  I have several but they are fuzzy and ambiguous looking..ha ha.
 
That's all that I can think of right now, but I am certain other questions will come up as I get the outline drawn up.
 
 
Regards,
 
Denise

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Ron Howard [mailto: ron@vividperspectivellc.com ]
Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2008 8:22 AM
To: Jeff Salisbury
Subject: RE: Bagpiper website

 

 

Jeff,

I stumbled across your website this morning while surfing thru the HPS website. I am a Howell Grad from 1984.

 

 

You may or may not know but Howell Schools lost one of their most loved teachers. Leonard Zubris-retired Auto shop teacher passed away on April 10th in N. Fort Meyers Fl. from a massive heart attack. I had Mr. Zubris (known

as "Zube" to his students) for two years from 1982 to 1984. He was a good

friend and mentor and I would like to honor him by setting up a scholarship

in his name. Please go to:

http://forums.livingstondaily.com/viewtopic.php?t=16058

<http://forums.livingstondaily.com/viewtopic.php?t=16058>  to see the online

thread discussion with some of my former classmates regarding the

scholarship idea.

 

 

I see that you may be able to provide some direction with this endeavor and

would greatly appreciate any assistance you may have to offer.

 

 

Looking forward to hearing from you and Thank you,

 

 

Ron Howard

 

 

 

 

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