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§ Charles A. Spaulding -  A History of Hartford - 153 pgs.
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§ Eli Fayette Ruggles Recollections of A Busy Life - circa 1904
§   History of Berrien & Van Buren Co's, Michigan - With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Prominent Men and Pioneers, published in 1880.
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40+ Alumni Reunion

 
Submitted photos from 6-20-2009 Alumni Reunion

From Pat Bachman Empson HHS 1959 (Kodak Gallery - no signup required)
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 From Pat Bachman Empson HHS 1959 (Snapfish-account signup required to view photos)

From Bonita Holder Markillie HHS 1959 on Snapfish (account sign-in required)

From Vicki Smith Mach HHS 1969 (no sign-in required)

The next 40+ Alumni Reunion will be 2 years away, in 2011. 

Looking ahead - the classes of 61-62 will be responsible for hosting the 2011 reunion, 63-64 in 2013, 65-66 in 2015, and 67-68 in 2017.   Always check the Reunion News on the History of Hartford website for updated information. 

 Update on the HHS Alumni Reunion in 2011

New venue next time.  It will be held on June 18, 2011 at Vineland Center in St. Joseph.  They have more room and a very nice facility.  http://www.vinelandcenter.com.  More details will be available as we get closer to the date.
 

  Pete Sinclair, 2011 Chair


1970


 Class of 1970

40th Reunion

Greetings from Oregon

What a great site for information about the "good ole days". 

Don Lyons and I (class of 1970) were discussing the possibility
of having a 40th reunion next summer in 2010; best time is in June. 
We were not eligible for the 40+ this summer and would like
to have a get-together with all the old classmates.
Don and I try to get together with some of the guys at Galati's
when we get back, but would like to see everyone next year.  

Update  
Time:  Early June 2010     
Exact weekend TBA
Place:  Probably the Watervliet Ramada
Details to follow

Request(s):    
1.  Tell our 'mates
2.  Send me any emails or postal addresses.  I will try to make contact.

If anyone has any ideas, email me.

Thank you,  

John Rademacher
(541) 891-4839

 


1980

CLASS OF 1980

30th Reunion

SAVE THE DATE!!!!
July 31, 2010

at the

 Park Inn
Stevensville MI

7:00 p.m.

Cost- $ 30.00 a person, $ 60.00 per couple

You, and a guest, are invited to come and celebrate! A lot has happened since we left school 30 years ago! Let's get together and party with some old friends, hangout , and catch up. We have had four great reunions at 10, 15, 20, and 25 years. We will listen to some great classic rock music and take a trip down memory lane. We have made it affordable, casual, and fun.

We are planning a buffet dinner, music, prizes, and lots of fun. Your admission covers dinner, snacks, pop, punch, and coffee. You may wish to BYOB.

For anyone who wishes to stay at the Park Inn; we have a block of rooms reserved for us at $84.95. We are getting a group discount along with a free breakfast. Contact the Park Inn directly ( under new management and maybe undergoing a name change) at (269)-429-3218 or 800-228-5885.Be sure to tell them that you are with the l980 Hartford Class Reunion, don't wait too long to reserve your room.

EVERYONE WILL RECEIVE A NEWSLETTER SOON.

 

Questions:
Sally Johnson Germinder (269) 621-4965
click here to send me an email

Paula (Varnau) Picone (269) 429-0831
Paula (Pradon) Davis (269) 621-2032

 


1985


Looking for 1985 classmates for possible 25 year class reunion in 2010.  If you are interested in attending, please contact me.   Please check the HHS graduate database for a list of 1985 graduate classmates at www.hartfordmichigan.com under the Hartford History icon. 

Unable to locate the following classmates - need addresses, email addresses, maiden names, etc.:

Julie Ament
Tom Bennett
Jan Bowen
Terrie Henderson
Lisa Houart
Jimmy Hutchinson
Tina Kirby
Jaime Ledesma
Emma Lopez
David Mosher
Beth Munjoy
Chris Oldham
Ronda Pullins
Becky Shelton
Barney Schwerdt
Steve Smith
Mark Stillwell
Bob Walker
Chad Watkins
Harold Whittker
James Winans

Click here to send an email to Rhonda Brumley
 


1989


The Hartford High School Class of 1989 is looking for email and postal addresses for our 20 year class reunion.
 

Click here to send your contact information.  Please include the following:
       1. first and last name (ladies, include your maiden and married name)
       2. mailing address
       3. phone number
       4. email address.  

Help is needed - please let us know if you would like to be on the reunion committee.

Updated reunion notices will be posted on this page.
 


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Click here to email the webmaster for posting an announcement about
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