Chelsea Bulldogs Class of '58

Just a little walk down memory lane with Ron Clark

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Jim Dault's obituary

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William James "Jim" Dault

of Grass Lake, Michigan, age 73, died Thursday, January 5, 2012 in Jackson, Michigan. He was born March 14, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Francis “Frank” & Maxine (Stone) Dault.

Jim was part of Chelsea High School class of 1956 and joined the Marines after leaving school. He was on the Board of Directors for the Chelsea Community Fair and was a member of Chelsea Rod & Gun. He was a long-time self-employed builder in the Chelsea area. Jim enjoyed hunting and fishing.

On May 7, 1960, he married Donna Mae Walz in Chelsea, and she survives. Other survivors include two sons, Mark (Jean Thompson) Dault of Grass Lake and Brian (Renee) Dault of Ithaca, MI; one daughter Connie (Clayton) of Nacogdoches, TX; one brother, Thomas (Mae) Dault of Grass Lake; six grandchildren, Macy & Dustin, James & Jerry, Hollin and Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Gary, Uncle Fred and Aunt Irene Dault.
Funeral services were held Monday, January 9, 2012, 11:00 a.m. at Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea, with Rev. Georgie Dack officiating. Burial followed at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Waterloo. The family received friends Saturday 6-8 pm and Sunday from 1-4 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Chelsea Rod & Gun, PO Box 382, Chelsea, MI 48118.

Our famous classmate, Byron Pearson

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Byron (watch my lips) Pearson found himself in the middle of the UM stadium at half time of the 2011 Homecoming Game. Can you find him? He was being honored with the rest of the UM band members who went to Russia 50 years ago. In addition to being presented during the half, the members also took their places in the UM Hall of Fame. Good going, Barnie! But, who's the blond?

A night at Knight's

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While some folks enjoyed the pig roast at Tom Dault's, others enjoyed slabs of beef at Knight's in Ann Arbor (except for Elaine Pastor who had shrimp). Those around the table on Saturday were:

Jim Grau and Judy; Bryon Pearson and Julie; Dave and Elaine Pastor; Sandy, John, and the blogger. Only two paid with cash. Who were they?

(No pictures were taken.)

From our English teacher, Dave Knisely...

2011-09-28T17:13:00.000-07:00

Dave went out to the Coney Island Restaurant to meet 1958 classmates for breakfast on Saturday, September 24. 'Seems that Dave was following the schedule of meeting at 9 a.m. Dave & Elaine Pastor, Byron, Julie, and Jim Grau interpreted 9 a.m. to be 9:15 a.m., so they thought they might be just fine if they showed up at 9:45 a.m. "just slightly late." (Does this sound like the Jim you know?)

After Dave Knisely left, he seized the opportunity to display his humor in the following poetry:

ONE IS THE LONLIEST NUMBER
To Coney Island Restaurant; don’t want to be late.
I’m meeting some classmates: Fall Roundup date.
I arrived at the restaurant a bit before nine.
Large corner table’s empty. That’ll suit us fine.
The waitress brought me coffee and tableware for eight.
“My friends will be here soon. I’ll just wait.”
She touched my steering column. “I admire your scooter.”
I smiled and said, “I admire your hoo (oops!) hair.”
I looked at the crowds that kept coming in.
Was hogging the big table a cardinal sin?
Six people walked toward me. I glanced aside,
Sipped my coffee and tried to hide.
The six passed twice before finding a booth.
I think they were sneering, to tell you the truth.
I looked at my watch: ten after ten.
When were they coming? When? When?
I ordered more coffee to drown my sorrow
And thought of the forget-me-not, my favorite flower.
I glanced around and saw nary a friend.
I smiled at the waitress but it was only pretend.
The waitress gave me a sympathy wink.
“Well, are they coming? What do you think?”
I told her I was leaving. “The coffee is free.”
She patted my arm and started hugging me.
I left but for sure, I will be back.
Free coffee and a hug? I’ll give friends the sack!
I headed home with a caffeine high.
With a smile on my face I gave a big sigh.
I tried to relax but I was too wound up.
Coffee and a hug beat any Fall Roundup!
David K.

(No pictures were taken.)

Byron Pearson's honor at UM

2011-09-28T17:10:00.000-07:00

Byron will be honored at "the 50th anniversary of the Russian Tour Band to be held at homecoming Oct.29. During the weekend activities we will each become members of the University of Michigan Hall of Fame. In addition we will be honored on the field in Michigan Stadium at halftime of the homecoming game ( Purdue). A wonderful tribute."
Amen, Byron!

(Take some pictures.)

Note from Tom Dault about Saturday at his hunting camp

2011-09-28T05:53:00.000-07:00

"Here is your list: Noon, Bob Browm, Silas Hopkins, Bill Lake & Friend,
Don & Becky Bush, Sharon (Slane) Fletcher, Sandy, Jim Grau, Byron Pearson & Julie,
Charlie Romine and Bob Weber. Then Sandy, Jim & Bryon left after lunch. Then my wife Mae, Jim & Donna Dault, Ron & Pat Borders and Vi (Hopkins) Morrell came for the Dinner.
Everyone had a Great time."

(No pictures were taken.)

Homecoming Game, September 23, 2011

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Jim explains his new bow & arrow to Silas

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"Wow!" thought Silas, Tom & Bob

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Susie & Sandy

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Barnie & Julie

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Becky & Dave

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Fall Round-Up 2010

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Fall Round-Up 2010

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Fall Round-Up 2010

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Fall Round-Up 2010

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Fall Round-Up 2010

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Fall Round-Up 2010

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Fall Round-Up 2010

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too late for golfing numbers you requested

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Ron,
Thanks for the message about golfing, but I didn't get your message until Sunday morning. On Saturday, some people went out to Tom Dault's and either sat inside his "camp" or some went on 4-wheelers in the rain. Those than did that, had to change their clothes. Afterwards, some came to my house and had snacks and drinks before going to Metzgers. Soooooooooo, it would have been too rainy to golf. Hope you are having a good time on the golfing adventure to somewhere.

Jan

Sis Wagner Kanten

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Sis Wagner Kanten

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51st Class Gathering--Sept 17-20, 2009

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Class of 1958

www.chelseaclassof58.blogspot.com

2008 CHS58 51st CLASS REUNION
September 17-20

Final Schedule

Sept. 17 Thursday Evening:

7:00pm – Planning Committee (Meaning any CHS58er in town) Meeting at Cleary’s Pub (Up-Town on Main Street). Dinner and make any final plans for the weekend.

Sept. 18 Friday:

9:00am Breakfast at Main Street Coney Island Restaurant.

6:00pm – Assemble at corner of S. Main & Old Hwy 12 (Old Polly’s Super Market parking lot). We can carpool at this time to go to the game and to go to Jim Grau’s after the game.

7:00pm – CHS Football Game.

About 9:00pm After the Game – Jim Grau’s place (737 S. Main St.) for “sloppy joes,” cold slaw, etc. Please BYOB. Soft drinks and beer will be available. Parking will be available on Pierce Street north of Jim’s place, Taylor Street off Pierce St. and the Hospital Parking Lot.

Sept. 19 Saturday:

9:00am - Breakfast at Main Street Coney Island Restaurant.

11:45am – For those needing transportation or those joining the caravan meet at Old Polly’s Super Market parking lot. Then depart for Tom’s country estates. Directions to Tom’s place have been sent by separate e-mail. Please bring any lawn chairs you have available.

12:00 noon – Tom Dault will be entertaining us at his country place. It is a rustic type environment with inside facilities but also outside activities. Tom has some 4 wheelers available for his riding trails. You can bring your golf cart if you want a more docile ride around. Bob and Bill will be grilling all the afternoon for us. Come evening, we’ll have to “play it by ear” in that, if the weather is good, we can hang out around a bond fire. Then Jan Bernath could host the marshmallow and weenie roast in the evening – so if there are any “weenies” out there that won’t be coming to the Reunion – be careful. If the weather is bad or folks are just not inclined to be out in the country late at night, then folks can meet at a restaurant in town for dinner.

Social hour will be all afternoon and evening until we get tired and go home.

Sept. 21 Sunday:

9:00am Breakfast at Main Street Coney Island Restaurant.

After Breakfast: Open time to attend church, visit grave sites of Classmates or spend some time with local friends.

Doug Collyer (254 526 2665) Sandy Weber (734 475 8862) Jan Bernath (734 475 5753)
Tel: 254 526 2665 734 475 8862 734 475 5753
Fax: 254 526 2682 175 Orchard St. 238 Harrison St.
ddouglascollyer@hot.rr.com Chelsea, MI 48118 Chelsea, MI 48118

Chelsea Comfort Inn (734 433 8000) Holiday Inn Express (734 433 1600)
1645 Commerce Park Dr. 1540 Commerce Dr. (888 465 4329)
Chelsea, MI 48118 Chelsea, MI 48118

Oh, those shoes....

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The trio

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Kitty Donohoe--songwriter--wrote and sang a song for the occasion

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The poet

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Chelsea Depot Inaugural Ball

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Happy Thanksgiving!

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Webmaster not stumped

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The webmaster is stumped...

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Welcome, Betty! You have a lot of looking to do!

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"Let's see...where is she anyway?"

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It's been a long time!

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Blue butterlies

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Consort to the queen

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Thanks for sending pictures, Bill S!

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And now, pictures from Bill Sorenson

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Born in "Mrs. Notten's Hospital" in August 1940

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There and there

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Here and here....

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There and here...

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Here and there....

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Are we done?

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I've been posting pictures taken by Doug, Jean Danforth, and Janet Clark. If you have SEVERAL photos you'd like to have posted, please email them to me in jpeg format. If you have MULTIPLE photos you'd like me to choose from, please burn them to a CD and send it to me.

238 Harrison Street
Chelsea, MI 48118

Otherwise, we're coming to the end of the postings...Hope you've enjoyed them.

last randomness

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more randomness

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randomness

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Our lifetime class secretary

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Men and a few good women

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Women and a few good men

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Hat with a message

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Team Jiffy leaves with goodies

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Team Jiffy

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Bob & Dave meet history

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Rick DeTroyer's sculpture

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Winans forever!

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Familiar store to many

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Chelsea Standard 10.16.08

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more breakfast

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Breakfast

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Two humorous fellows

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Is everyone ready?

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50th Class Reunion and Still Counting

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First row, left to right:

Bill Lake, Sandy Buehler Weber, Jane Morgan Kruse, Donna Walz Dault, Barbara Williams Randall, Kay Kuhl Johanson

Second row: Norma Hafner Hards, Delores Schmitz Fouty, Barbara Maynard Vetter, Jan Bernath, Lois Schiller Mitchell, Dave Knisely, Bob Brown, Jim Grau

Third row: John Eisenbeiser, Bob Weber, Peggy Miller Russo, Zoa Niles Oliver, Jim Heydlauff, Ed McDaniels, Bob Danforth, Byron Pearson, Ron Clark

Back row: Bill Sorensen, Dave Pastor, Marti Wenk Hause, Doug Collyer, Becky Slane Bush, Kay Vogel Weinberg, Tom Dault, Barbara Hoskins Flaugher, Fred Wenk, Linda Welch Alder, Gary Roderick

Also attending but not pictured: Donna Klink Payne, Troy Lewis

Ron, the Golf Leader

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Do we back this cart up?

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Three gals, three states!

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Lookin' good

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Classmates for Peace

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Two Wenks...

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At the head of the table...

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Sandy holds everyone's attention

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No guess work here!

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LIke these pictures?

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More later. Send your jpeg pictures to
janbernath@yahoo.com

marching band

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Theatrical fan

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Happy fans

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game

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This old guy rules

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Breakfast

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Is Julie bored or tired?

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Old Guys Rule?

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Let me explain this again...

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Seriously...

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This high!

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Etc.

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Guiness

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Budweiser

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Pistons

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Mustard

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High School

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Follow the link below to read an article about our old High School and our graduating class.

http://www.chelseastandard.com/stories/091108/loc_20080911006.shtml

What was the name of this movie?) (No Ron allowed)

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??????????

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Five of these were true in 1958. Which ones?

1. The use of credit cards gets a boost in the USA.

2. KFC opens in Kansas City, MO.

3. I Love Lucy is the television favorite on ABC.

4. Elvis Presley is inducted into the Army.

5. The United States launches its first satellite.

6. The Navy Academy reopens after major restoration.

7. Governor Faubus shuts down Little Rock schools.

8. Forty-one million people visit the World's Fair in London, England.

9. Gibson patents the Soaring W Guitar.

10. Nikita Khrushchev becomes Premier of the USSR.

Another one helps Jan's VISA

2008-08-30T09:18:00.000-07:00

Thanks for all of you who contributed to the booklet. I'm receiving the $8. from you to help me with my VISA bill. If you contributed and sent the $8. to me, you should see a "!" beside your name. I charged 33 copies to my VISA...

Which car was in this ad?

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1958 newborn

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Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone was born on August 16, 1958 in Bay City, Michigan. She became not only a successful singer, but an actress as well. Her hits include: Ray of Light, Express Yourself, Like a Virgin. She starred in movies such as: Desperately Seeking Susan, Evita, and A League of Their Own.

1958 Cost of Living

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New house--$11,975.
Average income--$4,650.
New Car--$2,155.
Average Rent--$95.
Tuition to Harvard University--$1,000.
Movie Ticket (adult)--$1.
Gasoline--$0.24
US Postage Stamp $0.04

Last class to graduate

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from the "old" high school. (Not the "new old" high school on Washington Street!) But, WHO was speaking at the ceremony?