Marshall Miles Interviews Richard Gustafson and Art Walters, Ed Kirby Tribute June 4 at Housatonic Valley Regional HS

10:00am: Guests may participate in a HVRHS school tour with Principal, Ian Strever, or in a fun-filled batting practice for players of all ages on the newly dedicated Ed Kirby Baseball Field.

11:00am: A Tribute to Edward M. Kirby: Richard Gustafson, ’59, Vice Chairman, HVRHS Alumni Association. Welcome and update on the results of the Kirby Campaign and field improvements. Patricia Allyn Mechare, ’64, Chairman, HVRHS Alumni Association, and Chairman, Region One Board of Education. Ian Strever, Principal, Housatonic Valley Regional High School. Steve Blass, ’60, Baseball, 1971 World Series winner, player, and announcer for Pittsburgh Pirates for over 50 years. Wendy Gerstel, ‘76, Geology and Earth Sciences, engineering geologist/hydrogeologist for 40-some years – mostly west of Butch Cassidy Country. Richard ‘Dick’ Paddock, Historian with the Beckley Iron Furnace State Park in East Canaan, CT. Anne Kirby, ’71, Family Reflections Picture video: “A Tribute to Edward M. Kirby” Richard Gustafson. ’59, Vice Chairman, HVRHS Alumni Association. Closing Remarks.

12:00 Noon: All are invited to enjoy “Lunch at the Ballpark”, and continue to visit with friends and family.