Bedford Alumni Announcements and Current News
Bedford High School Directories for 1997-2001-2007
Harris Connect, LLC published a hard-copy of the Bedford High School Alumni Directory for the Bedford High School Alumni Association in 1997, 2001 & 2007). The directories includes updated biographical information for alumni who reposnded to the publisher with up-dated information. When updated information was not provided by individual graduates their alumni information appears as supplied by Bedford High School or as obtained through research conducted by the publisher including class reuniion lists, classmates and/or alumni association information. Alumni who are reported deceased or for whom they could not obtain current address information are listed in the "Class Year Section" only. Please contact Gene Stock if you would like to borrow a copy of the directory. Listed below is a sample of the post card that was mailed out by the Bedford High School Alumni Association to all BHS Alumni over the years to obtain the information for the directory (Harris Connect paid the cost of sending out the post cards):
Click on the post card at the left to view a large size.
The directories contains the following sections:
Biographical Section:
In this section, each alumnus is listed alphabetically. When available the following information is included in each listing: last name, first name & middle initial, maiden name or prior name (if applicable), graduation class year, job title, employer, employer's address, work telephone number, residence address, home telephone number, e-mail address, spouse (in italics) and children
Click on the graphic at the left to view a larger sample page of this section.
Class Year Section:
Alumni are listed by their student names under their class year. A single asterisk (*) denotes alumni who were unavailable to confirm their addresses or who did not respond to mailings. A double asterisk (**) denotes alumni who could not be located or who were reported as deceased. (Unless deceased status is confirmed by the high school or alumni association (if applicable), the publisher is unable to denote the alumnus as deceased.)
Click on the graphic at the left to view a list of Bedford graduates by year from 1947-2006.
Geographical Section:
Alumni are listed under their residence addresses in the following order:State, U.S. Military, U.S. possessions and territories, and outside the U.S. Following each name is the individual's class year.
Click on the graphic at the left to view a larger sample page of this section.
Please contact Gene Stock if you would like to borrow a copy of any of directories.
Current News (Please e-mail Gene Stock '64 with any announcements or current news that you would like posted on this web page concerning BHS Alumni or Events.)
Quick Links: Bedford Volleyball 2013 Bedford Football 2013 Lauren Yates Colton Durbin
Mike Morris Adopt A Road Kevin Stock Jared Kujawa Shane Heams Jackson Lamb Jerry Kish scool bus safety mirror
Dennis Kinney Football Field Clayton Kelley October 2014 Racial Intimidation Gandee Story BHS 50th Anniversary April 2015 John Kerry at 2004 Bedford Graduation Bedford Football Sept5 No Charges Filed
August 2017
Click on the graphic to the left to read the article published in the Monroe News on August 1, 2017:
"Lamb wraps up baseball career"
Click here to read additional media coverage of Jackson Lamb's baseball career.
January 2017
Click on the graphic to the left to read the story concerning a lost 1978 Bedford High School class ring that made its way back to the ower.
December 2016
Click here to view a printable copy of the reunion flyer.
September 2016
Mike Meinhart 1998 Bedford Graduate is on national tour with metal band Socionic.
The Orenda Rises Tour, which also includes recording artists With Our Arms to the Sun, includes a show:
Sept. 15 at PJs Lager House in Detroit
Sept. 16 at The Ottawa Tavern in Toledo. (See the full schedule listed below.)
Monroe News September 11, 2016: " Bedford grad on national tour with metal band Socionic."
Click here to view the history and additional information concerning the band "Socionic"
Click here to view the Facebook page for the band "Socionic"
Mike has been nominated for the Bedford Alumni Association Hall of Fame. Click here to read his nomination form which includes information from high school and post high school.
February 2016
Click on the graphic to the left to read a printable copy of the information concerning the 15th Annual BHS Florida Reunion.
January 2016
October 2015
October 29, 2015 BHS Alumni Association Hall of Fame Announcement
Click on the graphic at the left to view a copy of the press release concerning the 2015 BHS Alumni Association Hall of Fame.
Media Coverage:
Bedford Now October 30, 2015: Nominations Due Nov. 30 For Bhs Hall Of Fame
Toledo Blade November 2, 2015: Nominations accepted for annual Bedford Hall of Fame
October 28, 2015:
Fund raising has begun to raise funds for permanent restrooms at the Bedford Community Stadium
An account was set up in 2012 to accept donations for permanent restrooms. Barron Insurance Company is currently donating $4,000 per year toward the permanent restrooms.
Click here to read the details concerning the donation by Barron Insurance.
Click here to view more information concerning the permanent restrooms.
October 27, 2015 BHS Alumni Association General Membership Meeting
Click on the graphic at the left to view a copy of the agenda for the September 27, 2015 Alumni Association Meeting
Minutes of September 22, 2015 BHS Alumni Association Meeting.
Harris Connect proposed contract for BHS directory.
Click here to view Hall of Fame information.
Click here to view proposed action list for the short term and long term goals of the BHS Alumni Association
Click here to view current, past and future fund-raising ideas.
September 2015
Press Release Announcing New Officers for The BHS Alumni Association
Click on the photo to the left to read the press release.
Donations to the 50th Anniversary Celebration
The 50th Anniversary Celebration Committee has announced that they are now finalizing the "Commemorative Program" for the two-day celebration and are accepting donations to defray the cost of the program and other event expenses. Any proceeds, beyond actual event expenses, will be donated back to the Bedford High School Alumni Association to be split between the establishment of a scholarship fund and the Bedford Community Stadium Improvements (such as construction of permanent rest rooms).
If you make a donation, your name or company name will appear the "Commemorative Program". The Commemorative Program will be given out free to all of people who attend the 2-day event on September 25th & 26th. If you own a business, this would be a great way to advertise. Click on the graphic to the left for the complete details on how to make a donation to the 50th Anniversary Celebration.
Please note that the deadline to make a donation and be recognized in the "Commemorative Program" is Monday, September 14th. They will accept donations after that date but will not be recognized in the program after September 14th.
August 2015
Bedford Football Team Investigation
TV-13 ABC Toledo August 22, 2015: Bedford High School football players under investigation
Bedford Public Schools Press Release August 24, 2015
WXYZ TV-7 Detroit: August 24, 2015: MSP investigating Bedford High School football team for inappropriate behavior at camp.
Monroe News August 24, 2015: Bedford coach suspended for first game
NBC TV-24 Toledo August 24, 2015: Bedford High School football coach suspended amid investigation
BCSN/Toledo Blade August 24, 2015: 9 Bedford football players face disciplinary action, head coach suspended for one game
WTOL TV-11 Toledo: Bedford school officials release statement on coach suspension
News Release from Michgan State Police August 24, 2015: Monroe Post Bedford Varsity Football Team Investigation.
WDIV TV-4 Detroit August 25, 2015: Michigan State Police investigating allegations of indecent exposure, sex crimes involving Bedford High School football team. Alleged inappropriate acts happened while team was at conditioning camp.
WNEM TV-5 Saginaw MI August 25, 2015: Police investigation of Bedford football team reveals potential criminal conduct
WSMV TV-4 Nashville TN August 25, 2015: Bedford school officials release statement on coach suspension
WTOL TV-11 Toledo August 25, 2015: Police investigation of Bedford football team reveals potential criminal conduct
92.5 Kiss FM Toledo August 25, 2015: Police: Football Players Committed Criminal Acts
sNEWSi Toledo August 25, 2015: Bedford Football Team Investigation
Facebook post by Coach Jeff Wood August 26, 2015
Click here to read the Football Preview published in the Toledo Blade on August 26,2015
Click here to read the Footballl Prieview published in the Monroe News on August 27, 2015
13 ABC Toledo August 28, 2015: Overwhelming support as Mules take the field
Monroe News August 31, 2015 Letter to Editor by Pat Mizelle: Bedford Football Players needed to learn a lesson
WTOL TV-11 September 2, 2015: Only On 11: Bedford HS football coach discusses recent suspension (Video) Also posted on WCBS 46 Atlanta Georgia.
Toledo Blade September 4, 2015: Bedford coach returns after suspension. Wood missed 1st game, ready to move on from players’ preseason camp incident
Toledo Blade September 5, 2015: Bedford comeback falls short
Ann Arbor News September 12, 2015: Pioneer’s John Kunec and Cedric Benton team up for 34-26 win over Temperance Bedford
Ann Arbor News September 12, 2015: Ann Arbor football recap: Check out stories, photos and scores from week 3. (Check out the scores for other teams in the SEC)
Monroe News September 12, 2015: Ann Arbor Pioneer sends Bedford to 0-3 start
No criminal charges filed for Bedford High School football players
NBC TV-24 Toledo September 29, 2015: No charges filed against Bedford High School football players
CBS TV-11 Toledo September 29, 2015: No criminal charges filed for Bedford High School football players
Toledo Blade September 30, 2015: No charges in Bedford team incident; "Indecent exposure" at football camp probed
Bedford Now October 1, 2015: No Charges To Be Filed In Bedford Football Case
August 14, 2015
Bedford Alumni will be bring a live audio broadcast of all Bedford Varsity Football games this fall.
Bedford Alumni Rob Watson ('01), Dan Roth ('02), & Dustin Cress ('01) will be partnering with Larry Mauter and BedfordSports.com to bring a live audio broadcast of all Bedford Varsity Football games this fall to the Bedford Township community and beyond. This will be the eighth full season that the team will broadcast the full slate of Bedford games and the 16th consecutive season the team has in some way brought Mule football to the airwaves. The Executive Producer for the broadcasts will be another Bedford alumnus, Joe Coutcher ('02).
The team previously worked with the school's broadcasting department on TV and FM radio before broadcasting independently as FFR Media for the past two seasons. The team has previously been broadcast on bedfordsports.com having developed a strong following with a maximum number of hits topping 3,000 listeners for several games in the past. The partnership between the team of Alumni and bedfordsports.com mark a unique partnership of broadcast-quality productions of each Varsity contest as well as a professional sports information website which provide a level of quality information that most public schools in this area do not have.
Each week's broadcast will feature a 10-15 minute interview during the Pre game segment with Bedford Head Coach Jeff Wood and other features throughout the season to highlight events and activities going on at Bedford High School. Broadcasts may be streamed live online beginning at 6:30 pm each Friday night by visiting www.bedfordsports.com.
BedfordSports.com has a limited amount of advertising space left available for these football broadcasts. For more information, please contact Larry Mauter at info@bedfordsports.com
The broadcast crew strongly support the Bedford High School Alumni Association and Bedford Football Parents Club and urge their listeners to support those organizations throughout the season. For more information or questions about the broadcasts, please contact Dustin Cress at cress112@live.com.
The first game of the season is August 28 as Bedford travels to UT's Glass Bowl to take on the Toledo St. Francis de Sales Knights.
Media Coverage:
Bedford Now August 15, 2015: BedfordSports.com announces team that will provide live audio broadcast of varsity games
August 11, 2015
Alumni Association Election of New Officers to be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2015.
Chick here to view the agenda for the meeting.
Media Coverage of the August 26th Meeting:
Bedford Press August 10-23, 2015: BHS Alumni Association announces next meeting, officers to be elected.
July 2015
Alumni Association Special Announcement
Attention All BHS Alumni and Bedford Supporters!
There will be an informational meeting for persons interested in joining the Bedford High School Alumni Association. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, August 5 th 2015 at 7:00PM in Study Room C at the Bedford Branch Library. This meeting will be held to discuss the history and future of the Association, and to answer any questions about the organization that anyone may have. The Alumni Association is open to all BHS Alumni and anyone who has an interest in promoting Bedford High School (Attending or graduating from BHS is not a requirement to join the Alumni Association).
The 50 th Anniversary Celebration of the current BHS building on Jackman and Dean Roads which is scheduled for September 25 th & 26 th has sparked renewed interest by many BHS Alumni in joining the BHS Alumni Association. Congratulations to the planning committee for doing a great job of organizing this event. You have our total support! We all are looking forward to attending the 2-day event and helping out in any way that we can. Click here for information concerning the 50th Anniversary Celebration.
Over the past 19 years many dedicated people have worked hard in leadership roles to keep the BHS Alumni Association an outstanding community organization. Since the Alumni Association was established back in January of 1996, the hope has been that more alumni would get involved in leadership roles, but that has not happened. Currently, thanks to the generosity of Grogan’s Towne and Barron Insurance for assuming paying off the Bedford Community Stadium loan, there is no outstanding debt for the Alumni Association to worry about for phase 1 of the Bedford Community Stadium project.
Currently there is an account set up for donations to construct permanent restrooms at the Bedford Community Stadium. Barron Insurance is currently donating $4,000 per year to this fund. Click here for more information concerning the Bedford Community Stadium project phases.
The BHS Alumni Association was formed:
1. To encourage camaraderie between Bedford graduates and others who are interested in the well-being of Bedford High School.
2. To provide assistance for current students.
3. To keep members informed about what is happening at Bedford High School and with other members.
4. To undertake special school related projects.
5. Sponsor the Bedford High School Hall of Fame. The purpose of the BHS Alumni Association Hall of Fame is to recognize outstanding achievements (i.e. way above and beyond the norm) of primarily Bedford High School alumni (students, athletes, post graduate successful alumni, teams and organizations) and secondarily staff (teachers, coaches, administrators and other staff members) and other supporters.” Click here for additional information concerning the BHS Alumni Association Hall of Fame.
The Alumni Association is trying to get an idea of how many people will attend the meeting on August 5th. If you plan on attending the meeting, please contact Chuck Faller, Alumni Association President at the contact info listed below.
419-290-6382 or e-mail Chuck
If you cannot attend the meeting but would like to join the Alumni Association, just click here for a printable copy of the application and mail it in to the Alumni Association.
Click here for additional information concerning the BHS Alumni Association or contact Alumni Association President Chuck Faller at 419-290-6382
Click on the graphic at the left to view a copy of the agenda and documents for the August 5, 2015 Alumni Association Meeting
Click on the graphic at the left to RSVP for the Alumni Association Meeting on August 5, 2015
Media Coverage of the August 7th Meeting:
Bedford Press July 27, 2015: BHS Alumni Association seeking new members that want to get involved
Monroe News July 27, 2015: Bedford Alumni Association Announcement
Bedford Now August 1, 2015: Meeting set Aug. 5 for those interested in joining BHS Alumni Association
Questions and Answers Concerning the Bedford High Alumni Association and the Bedford Community Stadium Project
Listed below are recent questions and answers concerning the Bedford High School Alumni Association and the Bedford Community Stadium Project.
Questions concerning the Alumni Association should be directed to Alumni Association President, Chuck Faller. Questions concerning the Bedford Community
Stadium Project should be directed to Bedford Community Stadium Committee Co-Chairman Gene Stock
1. What was the Bedford Community Stadium Project? Who started it?
The Bedford Community Stadium Project was the first special project of the Bedford High School Alumni Association. Click here to read the history of the Bedford Community Stadium Committee.
2. How was the Bedford Community Stadium Project financed?
The Bedford Community Stadium was financed by a loan of $1 million dollars (see question and answer # 3 below) along with over $1 million dollars of in-kind donations of materials and labor from various companies and individuals in the area. Click here to view a list of companies and individuals who donated to the Bedford Community Stadium Project.
3. Who is paying the off the loan of $1 million debt for the construction of the Bedford Community Stadium?
The debt was being paid by the Bedford High School Alumni Association through donations and fund raisers until 2011. Annual payments were made each year to Monroe Bank and Trust who financed the loan. Click here to view the history concerning the loan from 1997 to 2011. The ordinal agreement with MB&T signed in July 1997 called for payments of $100,000 per year for 5 years with the balance due at maturity at an interest rate of 5.35 %. Over the years, MB&T has renegotiated the original agreement with the Alumni Association and Bedford Public Schools to extend the agreement, lower the interest rate and lower the amount of the annual payments. Click here to view the original loan agreement along with the revised payment schedule. See question #4 below to read about who is currently paying the debt on the loan.
4. What is the current status of the debt owed on the Bedford Community Stadium?
In June of 2011, Grogan’s Towne car dealership in Toledo agreed to pay on the stadium debt. They negotiated a contract with Bedford Public Schools and the BHS Alumni Association to make payments of $24,000 per year for 12 years in exchange for naming rights to the stadium field and other advertising on the Bedford Public Schools property. Click here to view the media coverage of the agreement which gives the details.
In February of 2012 Barron Insurance located in Temperance Michigan agreed to also pay on the stadium debt. They negotiated a contract with Bedford Public Schools and the BHS Alumni Association to make payments of $10,000 per year to the Alumni Association, $6,000 would go toward the stadium debt and $4,000 would be set aside to start a fund to build permanent restroom facilities at the stadium. In exchange for their payment each year Baron Insurance would receive advertising at the stadium. Click here to view the media coverage concerning the agreement with Barron Insurance.
5. What is the current status of the Bedford High School Alumni Association?
The Alumni Association has not been as active for the past couple of years as it was from 1996-2013. Yes, there still is a Bedford High School Alumni Association, but it consists of basically 4 people who have pretty much done everything for the past 2 years. Many people have put in a great deal of time for the association in the past, but our lives are all at a point that we simply do not have that kind of time to commit anymore. The last major event sponsored by the Alumni Association was the Hall of Fame banquet in October of 2013.
Over the past 19 years many dedicated people have worked hard in leadership roles to keep the BHS Alumni Association an outstanding community organization. Since the Alumni Association was established back in January of 1996, the hope has been that more alumni would get involved in leadership roles, but that has not happened. With the 50 th Anniversary of the current BHS building celebration going on in September this may be a good time for BHS alumni to get involved with the Alumni Association. It would be nice to see some people who would like to run for officers and take an active role in revitalizing the Alumni Association. Currently, thanks to the generosity of Grogan’s Towne and Barron Insurance for assuming paying off the Bedford Community Stadium loan, there is no outstanding debt for the Alumni Association to concentrate their fund-raising efforts. Their efforts now can be spent on why the Association was formed:
1. To encourage camaraderie between Bedford graduates and others who are interested in the well-being of Bedford High School.
2. To provide assistance for current students.
3. To keep members informed about what is happening at Bedford High School and with other members.
4. To undertake special school related projects.
Click here to view complete information concerning the Alumni Association, including the history and constitution of the Association.
6. Is the BHS Alumni Association a 501c3 organization? (A 501c3 organization is a United States nonprofit organization that has been approved by the Internal Revenue Service to be tax-exempt under the terms of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code) What is the current status of the of 501c3?
Yes, the BHS Alumni Association is a certified 501c3 Organization with all donations made to the organization being tax deductible. According to the BHS Alumni Association Treasurer, Laura Collins, the current status is up-to-date (July 2015). All filing requirements have be met each year with Federal Government and the State of Michigan. Click here to view the current 501c3 information concerning the Bedford High School Alumni Association. Please contact BHS Alumni Association Treasurer Laura Collins if you have any questions concerning the the status of the 501c3.
7. Is the Alumni Association still accepting donations toward the stadium project, Alumni Association scholarships, Hall of Fame and other general donations to the Association?
Yes, the Alumni Association is still accepting donations. Click here to view the various methods of donating.
8. Is the Alumni Association participating in the 50th Anniversary Celebration on September 25 & 26, 2015
Yes, a current officer of the Alumni Association is serving on the planning committee and other members are planning on attending future meetings to offer their assistance with the event. The Alumni Association has supported this event since the event was announced. Another member of the Association has been posting information on the Bedford Yes Web site in cooperation with the committee chairman, Evelyn Powers since May 2015 to publicize the event. On June 27, 2015 it was suggested to committee Chairman Evelyn Powers, by an Alumni Association member: “It would be a great idea to have a couple of the current Alumni Association officers attend the next 50th Anniversary Celebration meeting. It would be nice to see some new Alumni get involved with the BHS Alumni Association. It also would be to the committee's advantage to be able to use the Alumni Association's current 501c3 status if the group needs to purchase anything for the celebration without having to pay any sales tax.” The Committee Chairman, Evelyn Powers responded “I do want to use the Alumni Association's 501(c)(3) for this Event”.
Click on the graphic on the left to view the posts by Gene Stock, member of the BHS Alumni Association on the Facebook Page " If you grew up in Bedford Township, MI, you might remember........" These posts concern publicizing the 50th Anniversary Celebration by posting information on the Bedford Yes web site which was supported and encouraged by the 50th Planning Committee Chairman, Evelyn Powers.
We need your help! The Adopt-A-Road program starts on April 17-18-19 2015. The Alumni Association is responsible for the 2-mile stretch of Dean Road between Lewis & Douglas. If you would like to help us, please contact Gene Stock.
It only takes about an hour to complete cleaning up the roadway ditches. The other dates are July 17-18-19 and October 2-3-4. We usually pick a date and time for pick-up that is best suited for our group of volunteers. The tentative plan for the first pick-up is to meet at the front of Bedford High School at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday April 18th. We are flexible. If you can’t make it that date and time, we can assign you a section of Dean Road that you can clean up at the time that is best suited for you (April 17-18-19). We will supply the bags and safety vests for you to wear.
Click here to view the complete details concerning the Adopt-A-Road program.
March 2015
BHS to celebrate 50th Anniversary
On September 25 th & 26 th the Bedford High School Alumni will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the opening of the current high school building located at the corner of Dean and Jackman Roads. Click on the photo at the left to view the most up-to-date information concerning the celebration of the 50th anniversary.
Information concerning Bedford Public Schools:
The history of Bedford Public Schools
Bedford Public Schools web site
Bedford High School Alumni Association
Coach Bill Regnier receives honor:
Congratulations to Coach Bill Regnier! High School Sport's Scene has ranked retired Bedford Coach Bill Regnier #1 on the list of Michigan's Greatest Wrestling Coaches of All Time! Click here to read a copy of the newspaper article.
Click here to view the “High School Sports Scene” web site.
Related Media Coverage of Bill Regnier and the Bedford Wrestling Program:
FLO Wrestling May 2010: Bill Regnier is interviewed concerning the Bedford Wrestling Program. Bill Regnier talks about his tenure at Bedford HS and his dominance over Ohio teams in his league where he won 500 duals, 25 consecutive GLL titles and 9 Michigan State Titles. (Six videos)
Toledo Blade August 5, 2004 Regnier Earns National Coaching Honors
BGSU 2005: Bill Regnier inducted into the BGSU Hall of Fame
February 2015
The Bedford High School Baseball program is sponsoring a "Meet the Team Steak Roast Fundraiser" on Saturday March 28, 2015.
Click here to read the details.
October 2014
Parents from Ann Arbor Skyline High School accuse Bedford fans of racism
Parents from Ann Arbor Skyline High School have accused Bedford fans of racism. Click on the link below to view the video that was broadcast on WDIV Detroit on October 10, 2014.
WDIV TV-4 Detroit October 10, 2014: Parents accuse fans of racism
Monroe Talks October 11, 2014: Topic: Report of racial intimidation at Bedford freshmen's football game
M-Live Ann Arbor October 13, 2014: Racial slurs prompt investigation after Ann Arbor Skyline vs. Temperance Bedford freshman football game.
USA Today High School Sports October 13, 2014: Michigan school fans accused of racial slurs
Bedford Now October 16, 2014: BPS Investigating Racism Accusation At Recent Football Game
Bedford Public Schools Facebook Page October 16, 2014: BEDFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS RESPONDS TO REPORTS OF RACISM
Bedford Now October 16, 2014: Bedford Still Working To Determine If Slurs Were Used At Football Game
Toledo Blade October 17, 2014: Bedford schools insists no Rebel flag in stands
Clayton Kelley, the man who started Bedford High School’s ultra-successful Wrestling program has passed away.
Former Bedford High School Teacher and Coach, Clayton Kelley, has passed away at the age of 81 on Wednesday, September 24, 2014.
He was inducted into the Bedford High School Alumni Association Hall of Fame in 2011. Here is the narrative from the Hall of Fame Program: “Clayton Kelley was a Teacher, Mentor, and Coach while at Bedford High School, but he is most notably remembered here for being the man who started the Wrestling Program at Bedford High School in 1958. Starting with very little experience he made Bedford a winning program in just two years, and a winning wrestling program has been an ongoing tradition at Bedford for about as long as anyone can remember. He produced 9 conference champions, 9 state qualifiers and one state placer. He attended BGSU, Eastern Michigan, and served in the Marine Corps. After leaving Bedford he taught and coached for another 20 years at Garden City High School in Garden City Michigan.” May he rest in peace!
Click here to read the obituary for Coach Clayton Kelley.
Media coverage of Coach Kelley's death:
Bedford Now September 26, 2014: Bedford's First Wrestling Coach Dies
Detroit News & Detroit Free Press September 26, 2014: Death Notice for Clayton N. Kelley
Toledo Blade September 27, 2014: Teacher founded Bedford High’s wrestling program. (Click here to view and/or print a .pdf copy of the story as it appeared in the Toledo Blade newspaper)
Monroe News September 27, 2014: Bedford Wrestling Founder Kelley Dies
Information concerning the Bedford High School Wrestling program:
Click here to view the Bedford High School Wrestling Web Site
Click here to view the Bedford High School Wrestling Alumni Facebook Page (Public Group: Alumni, Grapplerettes, Cheerleaders, Friends, Family, Fans and Supporters of Bedford Wrestling in Temperance, Michigan.)
Click here to view the Bedford High School Wrestling Facebook Page. (This is the Official Facebook page for Bedford Wrestling in Temperance, Michigan. Kicking Mule wrestlers, fans, families, and alumni are all welcome!)
Click here to view The Bedford High School Sports web site.
Adopt-A-Road
We need your help! The next Adopt-A-Road program clean-up is on September 26-27-28 2014. The Alumni Association is responsible for the 2-mile stretch of Dean Road between Lewis & Douglas. If you would like to help us, please contact Gene Stock.
It only takes about an hour to complete cleaning up the roadway ditches. We usually pick a date and time for pick-up that is best suited for our group of volunteers. The tentative plan for the pick-up is to meet at the front of Bedford High School at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday September 27th. We are flexible. If you can’t make it that date and time, we can assign you a section of Dean Road that you can clean up at the time that is best suited for you (September 26-27-28). We will supply the bags and safety vests for you to wear. Anyone who helps gets a free T-shirt!
Click here to view the complete details concerning the Adopt-A-Road program.
Football Field at Bedford Community Stadium Vandalized
Very sad news to report! The football field at the Bedford Community Stadium has been vandalized. The damage is serious enough to require major sod replacement and has required Bedford Public Schools to cancel football games scheduled to be played at the stadium. School officials promise to prosecute whoever is responsible. Anyone with information should call the Monroe County Sheriff's Office at 734-240-7409. Please share this information on your Facebook page and/or email this information to everyone you know to get the word out. Let’s assist BPS in finding who did this damage.
Current media coverage:
13abc Toledo, September 9, 2014: Bedford football field vandalized with inappropriate image
WNWO Toledo, September 9, 2014: Bedford Football Field Vandalized
WTOL TV 11 Toledo, September 9, 2014: Vandals target the Bedford football field
Toledo Blade September 10, 2014: Male genitalia etched into Bedford football field; Turf rendered unusable for Bedford JV game Thursday
Bedford Now September 10, 2014: Vandalism At Stadium Alters Football Schedule
Busted Coverage September 10, 2014: 100-Yard Dong Burned Into Michigan High School Football Field Turf
13abc Toledo September 12, 2014: Turning a negative into a positive at Bedford
WDIV Detroit September 12, 2014: Vandals use grass killer to make graphic imprint on Bedford High School football field
Crimefeed.com September 15, 2014: Mom And Teen Daughter Face Charges For Burning 100-Yard Penis On High School Football Field
WTOL TV-11 September 19,2014: Bedford's Football Field Repaired in Time for Homecoming Game
Breaking News:
Great News! Police plan to file charges against 3 people who they feel vandalized the football field at the Bedford Community Stadium. Here is the latest info:
Toledo Blade September 12, 2014: Police question 3 in Bedford stadium vandalism case; Charges likely to be filed
Monroe News September 18, 2014 Charges filed in Bedford football field damage
13abc September 19, 2014: 3 charged in Bedford football field vandalism
WTOL TV-11 September 19,2014: Bedford's Football Field Repaired in Time for Homecoming Game
Monroe News September 20, 2014: Mother arraigned, daughter detained in Bedford field damage
Toledo Blade September 20, 2014: Woman, 2 teens charged in vandalism of Bedford football field
Bedford Now September 23, 2014: Teen In Bedford Field Damage Released
Toledo Blade September 23, 2014: 3rd suspect in vandalism of Bedford Community Stadium football field surrenders
Bedford Now September 23, 2014: Third Suspect In Bedford Field Damage Arraigned
Dennis Hopson named head Basketball Coach at Bedford High School.
News coverage:
Toledo Blade September 9, 2014: Hopson is named coach at Bedford
Monroe News September 8, 2014: Former NBA player to coach Bedford
13abc Toledo September 8, 2014: Bedford hires OSU legend as new basketball coach
Bedford student, Hunter Gandee, wanted to raise awareness about cerebral palsy. So he walked 40 miles with his younger brother, Braden, strapped to his back, battling heat, rain, fatigue and more to finish the trek Sunday June 8, 2014. This event made the national news.
Media Coverage:
Ellen Degeneres Web Site June 11, 2014: Incredible Teen Walks 40 Miles with Little Brother on His Back
NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams June 10, 2014: Overwhelming Response to Brothers’ 40-Mile Journey (This was the 2nd straight night that NBC Nightly News ended their newscast with this story from Temperance. Please also click on the link listed below to view the video of the original story that appeared on NBC Nightly News on June 9th)
NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams June 9, 2014: Teen Carries His Younger Brother for 40 Miles
People Magazine June 9, 2014: Teen Completes 40-Mile Walk Carrying His Brother to Raise Awareness About Sibling's Disorder
USA Today June 9, 2014: Teen finishes 40-mile walk while carrying brother
CBS Nightly News June 8, 2014: "He ain't heavy" -- Michigan boy carries brother for a cause
Fox Sports June 8, 2014: Teen wrestler finishes quest, carrying brother with cerebral palsy for 40 miles
ABC News June 8, 2014: Teen Finishes 40-Mile Trek Carrying Brother for Cerebral Palsy Awareness
November 14, 2014: Gandees To Be Profiled On National TV Sunday
M Live June 7, 2015: 'Worth it': Gandee family crosses Cerebral Palsy Swagger finish line after 57 miles
Sports Illustrated June 11, 2015: High School Athlete of the Month: Hunter Gandee
YouTube June 2015: Chat with the Cerebral Palsy Swagger team – Hunter & Braden Gandee
Detroit Free Press September 9, 2015: Braden tackles 3rd grade — and trying to walk on his own
October 2015
New Playground Opened at Douglas Road
Monroe News October 26, 2015: CP ‘SWAGGER SHIPYARD’ INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND LAUNCHED AT DOUGLAS ROAD SCHOOL SO ‘ALL KIDS CAN PLAY TOGETHER’
13 abc TV Toledo: Douglas Road Elementary debuts new inclusive playground
May 2014
Congratulations to Bedford Varsity Baseball Coach Craig Trychel on reaching 400 wins in his high school coaching career.
Click here to view the video that appeared on 13abc on May 4, 2014 concerning his 400th win.
March 2014
Jackson Lamb 2013 BHS Alumni makes the news with the University of Michigan Baseball Team: (Click here for more info concerning Jackson's high school career)
February 18, 2014: Lamb collects Big Ten Freshman of the week
March 23, 2014: Great Catch by Michigan's Jackson Lamb
March 27, 2014: Monroe News "Mule Reunion"
March 29, 2014: Another Great Jackson Lamb Catch Highlights U-M Baseball Win
March 29, 2014: Jackson also made ESPN Sports Center’s “Top 10 Plays” with his great catch on March 29th.
Jared Kujawa 2011 BHS Alumni makes the news with the Western Michigan Baseball Team: (Click here for more info concerning Jared's high school career.)
March 4, 2014: Jared Kujawa Named MAC Baseball Player of Week
March 27, 2014: Monroe News "Mule Reunion"
March 2014
We need your help! The Adopt-A-Road program starts on April 18-19-20 2014. The Alumni Association is responsible for the 2-mile stretch of Dean Road between Lewis & Douglas. If you would like to help us, please contact Gene Stock.
It only takes about an hour to complete cleaning up the roadway ditches. The other dates are July 18-19-20 and September 26-27-28. We usually pick a date and time for pick-up that is best suited for our group of volunteers. The tentative plan for the first pick-up is to meet at the front of Bedford High School at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday April 19 th. We are flexible. If you can’t make it that date and time, we can assign you a section of Dean Road that you can clean up at the time that is best suited for you (April 18-19-20). We will supply the bags and safety vests for you to wear.
Click here to view the complete details concerning the Adopt-A-Road program.
February 2014
The Bedford High School Baseball program is sponsoring a "Meet the Team Steak Roast Fundraiser" on Saturday March 29, 2014.
Click here to read the details.
December 2013
Bedford High School Alumni 2014 Florida Reunion Announced
The date and location for the 13th Annual BHS Alumni Florida Reunion has been set. We will post up-dates as we receive more information.
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 26 2014 from 11:30am to 3:00pm.
Location:
Fred's Southern Kitchen
1380 N. Broadway Ave
Bartow, Fl. 33830
Click here to view the web site for Fred’s Southern Kitchen, which includes a map where the restaurant is located.
If you have questions concerning the Florida Reunion please contact:
Terry Snyder
419-205-8021
terrysnyderusa@gmail.com
November 2013
The Bedford Volleyball team completed another outstanding season (65-10-2) They advanced to the MHSAA Semifinals. Listed below are links to info and news coverage of the volleyball team.
Volleyball Team Page on Bedford Sports web site (News, rosters and photos concerning the volleyball team)
MHSAA Volleyball Page (Complete information concerning the State volleyball tournament)
M-Live Michigan High School Sports November 19, 2013: Temperance Bedford knocks off Livonia Stevenson, 3-2, in volleyball quarterfinal thriller
Bedford Now November 20, 2013: Volleyball: Bedford Moves On To State Semifinals
Toledo Blade November 20, 2013: Mules survive marathon volleyball match;Bedford girls win state quarterfinal in 5 games against Livonia Stevenson
BCSN TV Your Eye on Local Sports: Click here to view schedule for the re-broadcast of the Quarterfinal game on Buckeye Cable.
Toledo Blade November 22, 2013: Kicking Mules fall in state semifinal;Bloomfield Hills Marian ends hopes for Bedford with 5-game victory
Detroit Free Press November 22, 2013: Class A volleyball: Birmingham Marian pulls off comeback over Temperance Bedford
Congrats to the Bedford, SMCC and Whiteford Volleyball Teams for their first round regional win (all will play in the regional finals on Thursday, November 14th). Click on the links below for details. How cool that all three Monroe County schools will also be playing in the football regionals this weekend.
Lamb Provides A Lift For Bedford
SMCC Sluggish, But Moves On To Regional Final
Magical Ride Continues For Whiteford Volleyball
All three teams also won regional championships and advanced to the Quarter Finals. Bedford was the only team from Monroe County to advance to the Semifinals.
In Memory of Lauren Yates:
The word "family" has a special meaning in Bedford. It means we are all in this together, through good times and bad. No one has to face their challenges alone and we are here for each other. (Quote from a press release by Bedford Public Schools 11-19-2013)
Once again, Bedford is rallying to support one of our own. Bedford High School Senior Lauren Yates is waging a courageous battle against an aggressive cancer. Listed below are newspaper articles and other info concerning Lauren and fundraising efforts to assist her family.
Click here to view the Facebook Page "Support for Lauren"
Bedford Now November 17, 2013: Bedford Goes Green To Show Support For Senior Class Cancer Victim
Bedford Now November 19, 2013: Dinner Planned To Benefit Bedford Teen
Toledo Blade December 2, 2013: HOLDING HER OWN Bedford senior battling cancer ;Community rallies to help defray costs.
HOLDING HER OWN
Bedford senior battling cancer
Community rallies to help defray costs
Read more at https://www.toledoblade.com/Medical/2013/12/02/Bedford-senior-battling-cancer.html#OghqZ5zaAZrLqSWS.99
HOLDING HER OWN
Bedford senior battling cancer
Community rallies to help defray costs
Read more at https://www.toledoblade.com/Medical/2013/12/02/Bedford-senior-battling-cancer.html#OghqZ5zaAZrLqSWS.99
Bedford Now December 13, 2013: Bedford teen battling aggressive cancer has died; Lauren Yates, 17, was active in choir, theater at the school.
Pawlak Funeral Home December 13, 2013: Obit for Lauren Yates Click here to add a message in the On-Line guest book for Lauren.
13abc video (6pm newscast) December 15, 2013: Classmates remember Bedford HS senior
YouTube Video by Michelle Bork December 15, 2013:
Bedford Now December 16, 2013: Bedford Family Gathers To Celebrate "Princess Lauren"
Toledo Blade December 16, 2013: Lauren Yates vigil at Bedford High (Several Photos from the vigil)
YouTube Video by Bob C. December 16, 2013: Tribute to Lauren Yates
Bedford Football 2013
Listed below is information and news coverage of the 2013 "Magical Mule" Season.
The Bedford Football Team finished the season 9-0, SEC Red Division Champions and is headed to the Michigan State Playoffs. Listed below are links to information concerning the team and playoff details.
Kicking Mule Football Web Site: Complete information concerning the Bedford High School Football program. The most up-to-date newspaper articles concerning the football team are listed on this web site.
Bedford Sports Web Site: The most up-to-date information concerning all Bedford Public Schools athletic teams.
MHSAA Web Site: Michigan High School Athletic Association web site which is the official site for all Michigan High School Athletics. Complete information concerning the football pairings and playoff procedures are listed on this site.
The “D” Zone Web Site: Michigan High School sports blog. The main focus is to provide up to second news on scores and news from around the state of Michigan.
Snooze2you Web Site: Providing maps, brackets, links, stats and stylish gear, Snooze2you is "YOUR ROAD TO THE FINALS" for Michigan high school sports. Snooze is the undisputed "MAPETOLOGIST" for Michigan high school football playoffs.
FFR Media Web Site: You can catch the live broadcast of football games on your computer, tablet, or smartphone. FFR Media Facebook Page
Z-108 Bedford’s Classic Rock and Sports: You can listen to the live broadcast of the football games on the radio (107.9-FM)
Media coverage of Playoff Games:
Round 1 (November 1, 2013): Bedford 28-6 over Westland John Glenn
Toledo Blade: Mules consistent in 1st-round playoff win 28-6 over Westland John Glenn
Monroe News: Bedford Beats WestLand John Glenn 28-6
Ann Arbor News: Saline tops Belleville 35-3 in D1 pre-district, earns rematch against Temperance Bedford
Round 2 (November 8, 2013): Saline @ Bedford
FOX DETROIT LIVE COVERAGE!! Bedford vs Saline is going to be streamed live on Fox Detroit Prep Zone this Friday. If you live out of town or can't make it to the game, you can watch it live on the internet.
Click here to watch the game on Friday November 8th starting at 7:00 p.m.
It will also be available on mhsaa.tv for viewing afterwards. Click here to view the game on the MHSAA.TV after November 8, 2013.
Monroe News: Bedford Rallies To Beat Saline 36-29
Toledo Blade: Kicking Mules storm back to stun Saline 36-29
Ann Arbor News: Late fourth-down gamble backfires for Saline, sets up game-winning touchdown for Temperance Bedford
The bracket for the division that Bedford’s football team is playing in (Division 1) has been updated through Friday night’s games. Two more district finals are scheduled for today (Saturday). Click here to view the brackets.
Round 3 Regional: Detroit Catholic Central (9-2) at Bedford (11-0) Friday November 15th @ 7:00 p.m. (Click here to view the playoff schedule on MHSAA site)
Click here to view the Regional brackets posted on M-Live.
M-Live Michigan High School Sports November 9, 2010: Detroit Catholic Central football uses Bock and passing to top Walled Lake Western, 37-27, in the district championships
Detroit Free Press November 10, 2013: Catholic Central 37, WL Western 27: Zach Bock does it all for Shamrocks
MI Prep Zone November 10, 2013: Big plays lift Catholic Central past W.L. Western
MI Prep Zone November 10, 2013: Bock brothers bruising the competition for CC this fall, having time of their lives
Click here to watch the re-broadcast of the Detroit CC - Walled Lake Western game played on November 9, 2013. (Try to watch it using Google Chrome or Firefox. Internet Explorer has caused some problems for people.)
Click here to read information concerning Detroit Catholic Central’s football team.
Toledo Blade November 16, 2013: Bedford loses in final minute, 34-33, to end historic year
Detroit Free Press November 16, 2013: Catholic Central 34, Temperance Bedford 33: Shamrocks score the last TD in close one in Division 1
Big Board Friday (Channel 11): video of the Bedford - Detroit CC game.
Football Friday (Channel 13abc): Video of the Bedford -Detroit CC game
MI Prep Zone: Catholic Central uses late scoring drive to outlast Bedford in thriller (News coverage and several video clips of the game are posted on this page)
Click on the photos above to read the details concerning the Monroe News " 2013 All-Region Football Defensive and Offensive Teams" (Defense is on the left - Offense is on the right)
In Memory of Colton Durbin
Colton Durbin, a senior at Bedford High School passed away Thursday, October 24, 2013, in Mercy St. Vincent's Medical Center from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. The tragic death of Colton Durbin has brought out the best in many communities throughout the region. There have been so many wonderful tributes and numerous acts of kindness from our neighbors. The local media has done a great job of covering the acts of kindness by so many people concerning this tragedy.
Listed below are links to various news reports. If anyone knows of stories that I have missed, please e-mail them to me , and I will add them to the page.
October 23, 2013
Bedford Now: “Accident Victim Identified As Bedford Athlete”
Tweet by University of Michigan's Quarterback Devin Gardner: The University of Michigan's quarterback, Devin Gardner just tweeted "Everyone please send ur prayers out to Colton Durbin & his family! He was critically injured in a car accident! Get #CD3 trending!"
M-Live: Prayers needed for Bedford Player
October 24, 2013:
13abc: Bedford football player dies after car crash
Temperance Newswire: Temperance Bedford football player dies day after car crash
Toledo Blade: Vigil planned today at Bedford High School for teen who died from crash injuries
WTOL-11/Fox News: Vigil held for Bedford student killed in car accident
October 25, 2013:
Toledo Blade: Senior varsity football player killed by crash in township. Life-support is removed after at least 4 surgeries
Detroit Free Press: Temperance Bedford football player dies day after car crash
Toledo Blade: Area fans wearing red in honor of deceased Bedford High football player.
Monroe News : Bedford Mourns Football Player's Death
13abc: Bedford HS plays first game after player's death
WNWO: Friday Night Frenzy Week 9: Bedford Red out tributes throughout northwest Ohio (YouTube Video)
October 26, 2013:
Toledo Blade: Obituary for Colton Durbin
Bedford Now: Football Teams, Family, Regional Fans Pay Tribute To A Lost Player
October 27, 2013:
Bedford Now: Lost Bedford Students To Be Honored At Local Children's Memorial
Mule Muscle Facebook Page : Schools Showing Mule Spirit for #CD3
Monroe News: Editorial by Niles Kruger "Sometimes we don't get to know why"
Monroe News: Schools Stand Together
Ann Arbor News: SEC supports mourning Bedford
October 29, 2013:
The Michigan Journal: Sportsmanship shines through when athletics go beyond the field.
October 30, 2013
Posted by Randy Sehl on Facebook:
I would like to share the public address announcement made at the Whitmer vs. St. John game last Friday night regarding Bedford's recent tragedy. "Ladies and gentlemen, we ask that you direct your attention to the field and join the St. John's Jesuit Titans, the Whitmer Panthers, the people of Bedford Township, and the Durbin family in a moment of silence to mourn the loss and remember the life of #3 Colton Durbin, a son, a brother, a friend, a senior student and athlete at Bedford High School who passed away Thursday afternoon. While these two teams compete tonight, we all stand with the family of Colton Durbin and the students of Bedford High School during this time of grieve and pain, and express our support for their healing and recovery in the days ahead." It was a beautiful tribute and I asked teacher/PA announcer Matt Kizaur if I could share it with the Bedford Family on Facebook, and he gladly provided it. Thank you Mr. Kizaur for authoring these kind words and sharing.
Monroe News Editorial: Emotions stirred by local struggles
October 31, 2013
The D Zone: Week 9 Top Student Sections in Michigan, Power Rankings
November 4 , 2013
Bedford Press: Bedford is Family
November 15 , 2013
Detroit Free Press: Temperance Bedford football: Playing, winning despite a huge loss of teammate Colton Durbin; Community comes together following death of CB Durbin in last week of regular season
November 29, 2013
Click on the photo at the left to view the tribute to Colton Durbin that was shown at the MHSAA Football State Finals at Ford Field.
September 2013
Congrats to 1970 Bedford High School grad Dennis Kinney. Click here to read the newspaper article "Former MLB player makes Myrtle Beach his home, dedicates skills to teaching youth" that appeared in the Myrtle Beach Sun Times on September 10, 2013.
Click here to read more information concerning Dennis Kinney's major league baseball career.
August 2013
Congrats to fellow ’64 BHS grad Mike Morris for establishing “The Morris Endowed Chair” which provides funds for "outstanding faculty members or visiting faculty performing in the top echelons in their disciplines or professional fields" to assist the Eastern Michigan University (EMU) College of Education in achieving its vision of playing a leadership role in transforming education.
Click here to read the details concerning the fund.
July 2013
A Group of Bedford Alumni Plan to Broadcast the Upcoming 2013 Football Season
A group of Bedford High School Alumni has formed a broadcasting company called FFR Media and they plan to broadcast the upcoming 2013 Bedford Kicking Mule football games this fall. For the past five years, they’ve been broadcasting Bedford's Varsity football games online. It has been an endeavor that has let them bring these games to literally thousands of individuals across the country. Members of the group are:
Dustin Cress ‘01
Rob Watson ‘01
Dan Roth ‘02
Joe Coutcher ‘02
For more information on their company and how you can help them financially, please click on the links below:
Mickey Kent, Dan Roth ('02), Dustin Cress ('01), Mike Murphy, Miguel Gaytan ('01), and Rob Watson ('01)
August 1, 2017
Click on the graphic to the left to read the article published in the Monroe News on August 1, 2017:
"Lamb wraps up baseball career"
May 9 , 2017
Click on the graphic to the left to read the article published in the Monroe News on May 9, 2017:
"Back from the ‘nightmare"
April 12, 2017
Click on the graphic to the left to read the article published in the Detroit News on April 12, 2017:
"Closer Jackson Lamb finally thriving as Michigan tackles Oklahoma"
February- March 2014
Jackson Lamb 2013 BHS Alumni makes the news with the University of Michigan Baseball Team: (Click here for more info concerning Jackson's high school career)
February 18, 2014: Lamb collects Big Ten Freshman of the week
March 23, 2014: Great Catch by Michigan's Jackson Lamb
March 27, 2014: Monroe News "Mule Reunion"
March 29, 2014: Another Great Jackson Lamb Catch Highlights U-M Baseball Win
March 29, 2014: Jackson also made ESPN Sports Center’s “Top 10 Plays” with his great catch on March 29th.
June-July 2013
This photo was taken on July 1, 2013 at Comerica Park in Detroit. Jackson was competing in the Michigan All-Star Baseball Game.
Recent Newspaper Articles concerning Jackson Lamb (Click on the links below to read the articles):
Toledo Blade July 2, 2013: Bedford’s Lamb named Michigan’s Mr. Baseball
Monroe Evening News July 2, 2013: Jackson Lamb Stars For West, Named Mr. Baseball
M-Live July 2, 2013: University of Michigan baseball recruits headline MHSBCA East-West All-Star Game at Comerica Park
Bedford Now June 19, 2013: Baseball Players Earn Spot On All-State Team
MGoBlue.com June 8 2013: Quartet of Signees Picked on Final Day of MLB Draft
Bedford Now June 7, 2013: Lamb Turns Down Third-Round Offer
May 2013
Bedford High School Student - Athlete Jackson Lamb:
Toledo Blade May 30, 2013: "Bedford senior Lamb may choose pro career"
USA Today May 28, 2013: "Jackson Lamb named Michigan Baseball Player of the Year by Gatorade"
April 2013
We need your help! The Adopt-A-Road program starts on April 19-20-21. The Alumni Association is responsible for the 2-mile stretch of Dean Road between Lewis & Douglas. If you would like to help us, please contact Gene Stock.
It only takes about an hour to complete cleaning up the roadway ditches. The other dates are July 19-20-21 and September 27-28-29. We usually pick a date and time for pick-up that is best suited for our group of volunteers. The tentative plan for the first pick-up is to meet at the front of Bedford High School at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday April 20 th. We are flexible. If you can’t make it that date and time, we can assign you a section of Dean Road that you can clean up at the time that is best suited for you (April 19-20-21). We will supply the bags and safety vests for you to wear.
Click here to view the complete details concerning the Adopt-A-Road program.
February 2013
Bedford Basketball Team Makes History!
The varsity basketball team captured the 1st league championship in school history on February 23, 2013.
Newspaper articles:
Ann Arbor News February 28, 2013: "Huron falls to Temperance Bedford to end four-year SEC Red title streak" (Bedford wins outright SEC Red league title)
Toledo Blade February 24, 2013: “Bedford Captures 1st league title in school history”
Monroe Evening News February 25, 2013: "Bedford Wins 1st league title"
Video and Audio coverage:
Click here to view the video coverage of the Bedford vs. Saline basketball game. (TV-13 Toledo)
Click here to listen to archived radio broadcast of the Bedford vs. Saline basketball game on February 23, 2013 where Bedford won and captured the first league championship in basketball.
Other related info:
Click here to view a printable copy of the article that appeared in the Monroe Evening News on March 23, 2013 concerning Jackson Lamb being named to the Michigan Class A All-State 1st Team for the second year in a row.
Bedford Now March 21, 2013: "Jackson Lamb Named All-State"
Toledo Blade March 14, 2013: "Bedford's Nick Lowe named Coach of the Year by the Toledo Blade"
Toledo Blade March 14, 2013: "All-Blade Team: Jackson Lamb"
Bedford Now March 13, 2013: "Lamb Named Finalist For State Athlete Of Year Honor"
Click here to view the Bedford High School Sports web site. This site contains complete information concerning Bedford High School sports.
Click here to view a web site that ranks Bedford’s Jackson Lamb as the Number 1 high school baseball prospect in the State of Michigan.
Click on the graphic at the left to view a printable copy of the information for the BHS Class of 1974 Reunion.
January 2013
Congrats to ’84 BHS graduate and current Bedford High School teacher and coach Kelly Meinhart for her up-coming induction into The University of Toledo Varsity 'T' Hall of Fame. Her induction will take place on Saturday, February 9, 2013. Click on the logo at the left for the complete details.
2013 Bedford Alumni Florida Reunion
Click on the graphic to view the final plans for the 2013 Bedford Alumni 12th Annual Florida Reunion on February 27, 2013 in Winterhaven, Florida.
Click on the graphic to view a menu for the Classic Homestyle Buffet in Winterhaven, Florida.
For those of you who will be attending the BHS Florida Reunion this year and will be going down early, you may want to take advantage of going to watch the Major League Baseball teams work-out during spring training before they start playing games (most teams start playing games on February 23rd). You will never get closer to the players and coaches (you can get autographs, photos taken with players and baseballs). The training sites admission is free to watch the players work out each day. They usually start at 9:00 am and go until noon. Click here to view a list of the various Major League teams training sites and reporting dates. Click here to view a master schedule of spring training games for all major league teams.
For those of you that would like to attend a MLB Spring Training Game while you are in Florida, click here to view a master schedule for all Grapefruit League games. Most teams do not start playing until February 23rd.
December 2012
Congratulations to '66 Bedford High School grad Edd Bankowski for being admitted into the Michigan Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Edd, now retired, was also a Physical Education Teacher and Wrestling Coach at the Bedford Junior High School.
Click here to read a newspaper article that appeared in the Bedford Press concerning his induction into the Hall of Fame.
November 2012
Congrats to '78 BHS graduate Brett Holey for being featured on the cover of Central Michigan University's Alumni magazine. Click here to read the story about Brett Holey that appeared in the magazine. (go to page 16)
Click here to read about Brett Holey's induction to the Bedford High School Hall of Fame (2007)
Richard and Kathy Verlander, parents of Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander, will be appearing to discuss their recently published book, Rocks Across the Pond, @ Bedford High School’s cafeteria on Wednesday, November 14th. There will be a book signing beginning at 6:30 PM followed by a brief talk on parenting, and a Q and A at the end. This event is sponsored by the Bedford PTSA and Athletic Boosters. The Verlanders will donate $5 from each book sold to the organizations. The cost of the book is $30. Please attend and enjoy the evening. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Click here to read the newspaper story about one lucky Dundee boy who appears on the cover of "Rocks Across the Pond" with Justin Verlander.
Click here to read the newspaper article in the Monroe Evening News November 13, 2012 "Berta to Introduce Verlanders". (For more info concerning Tim Berta please see the information listed below)
Click here to view video from Channel 11 Toledo "Parents of Justin Verlander attend Bedford Book Signing"
Monroe Evening News November 15, 2012: "Verlanders Sign Books, Speak About Encouraging Justin's Ambition"
Click here to view the Verlander’s web site “Rocks Across The Pond”. You can get information on how to order a copy the book, schedule a “book signing fundraiser and presentation" by Richard and Kathy Verlander for your organization and much more.
Click here to view the Facebook page for "Rocks Across The Pond".
Click here to view the video of Tim Berta that appeared on ESPN "Tim Berta's E:60 story": In March 2007, five Bluffton baseball players lost their lives in a deadly bus crash. Among the 28 survivors, one, Tim Berta, has had his life forever altered.
Gene & Linda Stock with Richard and Kathy Verlander November 14, 2012
Book Signing and Presentation @ Bedford High School
September 2012
The Bedford High School Alumni Association is proud to announce the 2012 inductees for its Hall of Fame. The following will be inducted on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Bedford High School:
Ellen Bacon: Teacher ('72 - '07)
Stacey Heams: Athlete – ‘88
Lindi Bankowski: Athlete – ‘01
Jess Hurley: Athlete – ‘92
Jim Long: Post High School – ‘75
Doug Winkler: Athlete – ‘73
Jill Treuhaft: Teacher ('69 - '99)
Bedford High School Wrestling Team of 1977
Click here for more information concerning the 2012 Hall of Fame Induction
March 2012
Click on the photo at the left to view the video of the "My Town" segment that featured Alumni Association President Chuck Faller.
It was broadcast March 14, 2012 on Fox 36 Toledo.
The 3rd Annual Bedford High School Southwest Reunion
The 3rd annual Southwest Reunion will take place on Friday, May 4th at the Holiday Inn located in Fountain Hills Arizona. (Fountain Hills is located 26 miles from the Phoenix International Airport). It will start at 6:00 p.m. in a room called the "Library". Snacks will be provided by the hotel. You also will be able to order dinner items from their restaurant menu. There will be a cash bar. If you plan to attend the reunion, please RSVP with Diane (Vogeli) Tagg ‘64 by April 15 th. Here is her contact info:
E-Mail: dianetwocu@aol.com
Phone: 480-235-7333
Address: 15910 E. Venetian Lane Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
All Bedford High School Alumni and friends are welcome to attend.
Hotel Info with special rates:
Holiday Inn - Fountain Hills, AZ. Phone: 480-837-6565. Code for room reservation is BHS 64.
Sleeping rooms would run about $69 plus tax. The hotel is located right across the street from the famous Fountain in Fountain Park.
Radisson Fort McDowell - This is a four star resort and casino.
Golf course, spa, gambling and a cowboy cookout type adventure called Fort McDowell Adventures. There are several things to choose from at Fort McDowell Adventures - such as: City Slicker Cattle Drive, Kayaking the Verde River Verde River Trail Ride, Jeep Tour Yavapai Nation, etc.
ROOM RATES: $139.00 per night plus tax. The code for booking these rooms at $139.00 is BHS 64.
Phone: 480-789-5300
Comfort Inn By Choice Hotels - Fountain Hills, AZ .Phone: 1-800-228-5150. Code to get the $62.00 plus tax rate is: BHS64.
Click on the links below for other Hotels and Resorts in the area:
Talking Stick Resort:
List of Hotels in the Scottsdale area
List of Hotels in the Fountain Hills area
Golf Courses within a 3-5 radius of Fountain Hills:
Desert Canyon Golf Club 480-837-1173 (in Fountain Hills)
Golf Club At Eagle Mountain 480-816-1234(in Fountain Hills)
Sunridge Canyon Golf Club 480-837-5100 (in Fountain Hills)
Places to Visit:
Saturday, May 5th we would like to car-pool and offer a trip to Sedona. (Approximately 125 miles from Fountain Hills). A few BHS grads who live in the area have offered to share rides along with those who will have rental cars. We can drive there and stay overnight, or just drive there and also see Jerome while there and come back to our hotels that same day. We would also see Oak Creek Canyon. Pink Jeep rides are offered. They are expensive, but well worth the price. Visit: Pink Jeep Rides in Sedona, Arizona for more info. Please contact Diane (Vogeli) Tagg if you are interested. Her contact info is listed above.
Click on the links below for other places to visit:
Arizona Tourism Bureau
Grand Canyon (230 miles from Fountain Hills)
Tombstone Arizona (200 miles from Fountain Hills)
Monthly lunch get together for all Bedford High School Alumni and Friends
March 14, 2012: BHS Alumni Family & Friends Luncheon at AJ’s Doolittle's. This event is normally held on the first Wednesday of the month at noon. All BHS alumni and friends are welcome to attend. For more details, click on the photo at the left.
The 29th Annual BBA (Bedford Business Association) Trade Fair
March 17 & 18, 2012: BBA Trade Fair: The Bedford BBA Trade fair will be held on Saturday, March 17th and Sunday March1 8th at Bedford High School. Please stop by the Bedford High School Alumni Association booth (# 464 in the new gym) and say "Hi" and see what's new with YOUR Alumni Association. Click here to view a map showing the locations of all booths at the Trade Fair. Listed below are recent newspaper articles which give details and schedules concerning the 2012 Trade Fair:
Bedford Now March 10, 2011: "Annual trade fair once again ready to open its doors"
January 2012
Click on the graphic to view the final plans for the 2012 Bedford Alumni 11th Annual Florida Reunion on March 10, 2012
Photos from the 2012 BHS Alumni Florida Reunion
Click here to view the video taken by that was taken by Mary Groves Snyder at the 2012 BHS Florida Reunion.
Howard Hale: Bedford Teacher & Coach
August 2011
Click on the graphic to read the newspaper article concerning Bedford quarterback Aaron Czesak tieing the record by '52 grad Tom Gannon for the longest run from scrimmage. Additional information was also submitted by '51 BHS grad Jerry Kish (a teammate of Tom Gannon) concerning Tom Gannon's record.
April 2011
Combined Class Reunion – BHS Class of 1976 and 1977
The Class of ’77 reunion will take place one year early. They will be celebrating with the Class of 1976.
It will take place at Connie's Celebration-6195 Lewis Ave. Toledo, OH 43612 on Saturday, July 30 th (7pm).
An informal gathering will be at Sidelines-8116 Secor Road, Lambertville, MI 48144 on Friday, July 29 th (7pm).
Additional information on the weekend events may be found in future emails, Facebook, newspapers and on the following web sites:
Classmates: www.classmates.com
Bedford Yes: www.bedfordyes.com (Alumni Association Announcement Page and Class Notes Page)
Bedford Public Schools web site: www.bedford.k12.mi.us (Alumni Association - Class Information Page)
We are attempting to go paperless this year.
Please send your snail mail, email and phone number(s) to:
Class of 1977: Vicki (Striggow) Salisbury- medrdvsal@aol.com
(H)517-467-7408 and (C)734-652-0415
Class of 1976: Scott Striggow- scott.striggow@gmail.com
(H)419-293-7008 and (C)763-286-4821.
Bedford High School On Line Community
We would also like to ask you to take a few minutes to up-date your records on the Bedford High School On Line Community. If you have not registered yet, please do so. There is no cost to register and up-date your information. Just follow this link to up-date your records: http://www.graduateconnections.com/bedfordhs/ This will be a great assistance to those alumni who would like to contact you. Up to date records are also very important when your class is planning a reunion and will assist Your Alumni Association to keep you informed.
March 2011
BHS Southwest Reunion March 19, 2011 in Fountain Hills, Arizona
Back Row: L to R: Margie Freeman, Linda Stock, Linda Balk, Donna Hiller (Rife) '64, Dave Walentowski '63, Cal Wieringa, Diane Tagg (Vogeli), Janice Bates (Betcher) '67, Jim Bates. Front Row: L to R: Don Freeman '64, Jim Balk '64, Gene Stock '64, Linda Wieringa (Lenardson) '65, Nancy Davis (Betcher) Barb Hampton (Bowers) '64 also attended but was not available for the photo.
Plans are in the works for next year’s reunion which will be held in March or April. Final plans will be posted by January 1, 2012. There are some great places to host the event in the Phoenix area. One suggestion has been to schedule it at the “Talking Stick Casino & Resort ” in Scottsdale. Alumni who attend can make it a vacation trip as there is much to see and do in the Phoenix area: (click on any of the links below for more info)
Grand Canyon
Major League Baseball Spring Training Games
Sedona
Tucson
Flagstaff
Golf Courses in Arizona
O.K. Corral at Tombstone
Winslow (the site of the only Meteor Crater in the United States)
Arizona Tourism and Travel Web Site
If you have some ideas or would like to be put on our contact list for the 2012 Southwest Reunion please contact us:
Gene Stock: stocksportsinc@yahoo.com
Diane Tagg (Vogeli) dianetwocu@aol.com
Bedford Alumni Southwest Reunion March 19, 2011
Click here to view and print an information form.
Click here to read the Bedford Board of Education Resolution for the stadium loan and the current payment schedule as of October 2010
February 2011
Bedford Alumni Florida Reunion March 12, 2011
Click here to view and print a reservation form.
January 2011
Casino Trip / Dinner Fundraiser
To reduce the debt of the Bedford Community Stadium
Saturday February 26 th, 2011
$40.00 per person gets you door to door bus service from Doolittle’s to the Motor City Casino
Any sandwich and fries at Doolittle’s (soft drink or coffee included) when we return.
And $20.00 in casino cash to use for gambling at the casino.
The bus leaves Doolittle’s at 12:00 Noon, arriving at the Motor City around 1:00 PM. We will leave the casino at 6PM, and return to Doolittle’s around 7PM for a bite to eat and an evening of camaraderie.
Please sign up and make your check payable to the Bedford High School Alumni Association no later than February 24 th. As we are a Federally Recognized 501 C-3 charitable organization, your donation may be tax deductible. You may sign up and pay at Doolittle’s, or you can mail to or drop it off at the Bedford Public Schools Administration Building, 1623 W. Sterns Rd. Temperance Michigan 48182. Please indicate on the envelope Alumni Association Fundraiser.
Questions? Call Chuck Faller at 419-290-6382
Brad Jennings at 419-283-6630
Alumni Association receives generous donation from Doolittle’s
Arnie and Brad Jennings, owners of AJ’s Doolittle’s in Lambertville recently presented Chuck Faller, president, and Laura Collins, treasurer, of the Bedford Alumni Association a check for $500. Doolittle’s held a fundraising event on November 18 where they offered customers some outstanding specials and then donated a percentage of their profits to the Alumni Association. “They also had some 50/50 drawings on different nights,” Collins said. Money donated to the Alumni Association from the fundraiser will be used to help Alumni Association receives generous donation from Doolittle’s pay down the debt owed on the Bedford Community Stadium.
According to Collins, over the years their $1 million dollar loan has been reduced to $280,000. No tax dollars were used to fund the construction of the stadium. “Arnie and Brad Jennings reached out to help the Alumni Association,” Faller said. They contacted me through a friend and told me that they would really like to help us get the stadium paid for. We put our heads together on the fundraiser and it was a win/win for both the Association and for Doolittle’s.” “The Alumni Association is very grateful to Arnie and Brad for helping in our endeavor to pay the football stadium off,” Collins said.
Faller said, “Most people and businesses have been great about working with us when we ask, but this is the first time that someone approached us and said, ‘how can we help.’ ” He added, “When everyone works together great things can happen and I am really grateful to Doolittle’s for their willingness to get on board with the Alumni Association.”
Be sure to watch for future Alumni Association advertising. Faller said that another fundraiser/ party is planned for mid to late February and for those who participate it will be a great time and awesome value!
~ REPRINTED FROM THE JANUARY 10-23, 2011 ISSUE OF THE BEDFORD PRESS ~
By Jackie Giroux Reporter
The Bedford High School Alumni Association
Alumni and Friends Day
at
A.J’S Doolittle’s!
On Thursday November 18 th, Doolittle’s will be offering some outstanding specials from 4-9PM with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Alumni Association. You must bring in a copy of the advertisement discount coupon in order to get the special prices for up to 4 people. (Click here to print a copy of the discount coupon)
One Half rack of ribs, includes soup or salad and choice
of potato for $8.99. They are also offering 20% off any regular
menu item. There will also be specials on some of your
favorite beverages, making this one heck of a deal.
Come on out November 18 th and have a great deal on a great meal and support the Bedford High School Alumni Association. It’s a WIN-WIN for everyone!
June 2010
The Bedford High School Alumni Association is proud to announce the 2010 Hall of Fame Inductees. The following is a very brief biography of each inductee. They will be inducted into the BHS Alumni Association Hall of Fame on Saturday, October 23, 2010. They will also be honored at the half-time of the Bedford High School football game on Friday, October 22, 2010.
TEAM
The 1975-76 Bedford High School State Champion Wrestling Team: This was the first state championship for Bedford in any sport. They set the standard for future Bedford wrestling teams. They were coached by legendary coach Bill Regnier.
INDIVIDUALS
Richard (Dick) Harley: Outstanding Bedford High School Teacher from 1973-2009. According to many Bedford graduates he epitomizes an exceptional teacher at Bedford High School. He taught the advanced math and science courses.
Doug Harper: Outstanding Athlete (Wrestling) – 1985 BHS graduate. He was Bedford’s first three-time state place-winner in any sport. 1984 state champion at 98 pounds (50-0). 1985 state champion at 103 pounds (51-0)
Michael Morris: Outstanding Post High School Accomplishments - 1964 BHS graduate. He is currently President, Chairman and CEO of American Electric Power Co. Inc, one of the largest producers of electricity in the United States. He was the past President and CEO of Consumers Energy in Michigan. Michael also served on the Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents from 1997 to 2004.
Shayna Munson: Outstanding Athlete (Volleyball/Basketball) – 1999 BHS graduate. Shayna is regarded by her high school coach, Jodi Manore, as one of Bedford’s top volleyball players. She was first-team All-State as a Jr. and Sr. She currently plays on the Beach Volleyball Tour (AVP tour- professional/international).
Arnold Strzelecki: Outstanding Athlete (Track) – 1951 BHS graduate. He was an outstanding track speed runner. As a member of Bedford’s track team in 1949, 50 and 51 scored an average of 16 points in most meets, winning 100 & 200 dashes, broad jump and anchored the half mile relay team.
Matt Wiederhold: Outstanding Theater Arts Student and Post High School Accomplishments – 1987 BHS graduate. He was an outstanding member of the Bedford High School Symphony and Marching Band along with various theatre productions. He is currently Executive Director of “Main Street Medina” in Medina, Ohio.
Complete details concerning the Hall of Fame can be found on the BHS Alumni Association web pages at the following web sites:
Bedford Public Schools: http://www.bedford.k12.mi.us/alumni_assoc.html
Bedford Yes: http://www.bedfordyes.com/BedfordAlumniAssociationHome.htm
Bedford High School Alumni Association Booth at the 2009 Bedford Trade Fair
Click here to read story by Ron Montri "Winning is good school funding plan" MEN November 1, 2009. Features Bedford High School Sports programs.
Congratulations to the Bedford High School Football Team!
SEC Red Division Champs and MHSAA State playoff qualifier. Keep It Going Mules!!!
We need your help! As many of you know, the Bedford High School Alumni Association is still paying on the note for the Bedford Community Stadium, which is the home field for the Bedford Mules football team. The current balance is $280,000 on the one million dollar loan. We are proud of our community and its reputation and that’s why in 1997 we decided to make the stadium our first special project that is now benefiting everyone who lives here. Please become part of one of the largest privately funded projects in the State of Michigan. Here is how you can “Be A Part Of It”:
1. “Community Rewards Card Program”. Marge and Norb Abel, owners of the Schoolhouse Lunchroom, have offered us an opportunity to raise some funds to help pay off the stadium loan. It is a new program called “Community Rewards Program”. Every time a person uses one of the special “rewards” cards that we issue at the Schoolhouse Lunchroom the Bedford High School Alumni Association will receive a percentage of the purchase. There is no cost for the card.
Another nice feature of this program is that you can "lend" your card to family and friends to use. Even though the card is activated in your name, other people can borrow your card and use it when they pay for their meal at the Schoolhouse Lunchroom. The more the card is used, the more the Alumni Association will benefit. Remember, every time the card is used with a payment, 10% of the bill will go to the Alumni Association to help pay off the stadium loan. Even if you do not live in the area you can still help by passing on this information to your family and friends that live in the Lambertville area. Please contact us if you would like a card.
The Schoolhouse Lunchroom is open M-F 8:00-5:30 & Saturday 8:00-3:00. They also offer take out orders. Here is their web site that lists daily menu specials: www.oldeschoolhousecommons.com Their complete menu is listed on the following web page: http://www.bedfordyes.com/BHSAlumniAssocAnnounceCurrentNews.htm
2. Purchase a custom engraved brick with your personal message. These bricks will pave a pathway of pride throughout the Community Stadium and will be a lasting reminder of the contributors. The bricks make a wonderful gift or memorial. The cost to purchase a brick is $100 for a 4”x 8” or $200 for an 8”x 8” brick. Click here to download a buy a brick form.
3. “Make A Pledge” to the Bedford Community Stadium over 5 years. Your name will be included on a plaque on the “Recognition Wall of Fame” (located at the east end of the stadium) with a pledge of $1,000 ($200 per year) or more. Click here to download a pledge form.
4. Attend one of our “Charity Poker Events”. We have scheduled 4 event dates with the new Players Poker Room in the Bedford Plaza (next to Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders) at 7200 Lewis Avenue, Temperance, Michigan. The charity poker events start at 2:00 p.m. and end at 2:00 a.m. each day. We are also looking for people to help work at the events. If you can spare a few hours of your time on any of the Charity Poker dates, please contact us. Click here for a printable flyer.
The dates are:
November 6,7,8, 9
November 18,19,20,21
December 9,10,11,12
December 17,18,19,20
The charity poker events start at 2:00 p.m. and end at 2:00 a.m. each day. We are also looking for people to help work at the events. If you can spare a few hours of your time on any of the Charity Poker dates, please contact us.
5. Become an active member of the Bedford High School Alumni Association. We are a group of BHS graduates and others who are interested in the well being of Bedford High School. We meet the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at Bedford High School in Room B-6. No membership fee is required and membership is open to everyone whether you are a Bedford graduate or not. Click here to download a membership form.
6. Volunteer to help with any of our fundraising activities.
If you would like more information on how you can “Be A Part of It” please contact us.
Please Note: We are always looking for stories concerning Bedford High School Alumni, Teachers and Staff. Please send any information that you would like to submit to Gene Stock.
Quick Links: Brett Holey Jerry Jaffee Bill Regnier Kelly Meinhart Chris Morris Rick Judson
September 2016
Mike Meinhart 1998 Bedford Graduate is on national tour with metal band Socionic.
The Orenda Rises Tour, which also includes recording artists With Our Arms to the Sun, includes a show Sept. 15 at PJs Lager House in Detroit
and Sept. 16 at The Ottawa Tavern in Toledo. (See the full schedule listed below.)
Monroe News September 11, 2016: " Bedford grad on national tour with metal band Socionic."
Click here to view the history and additional information concerning the band "Socionic"
Click here to view the Facebook page for the band "Socionic"
Mike has been nominated for the Bedford Alumni Association Hall of Fame. Click here to read his nomination form which includes information from high school and post high school.
January 2016
1987 Bedford Grad Rick Judson Inducted Into Toledo Hockey Hall of Fame
Bedford Now January 18, 2016: Lambertville Native Inducted into Toledo Hockey Hall of Fame
13abc Toledo: First Toledo Hockey HOF Class Announced
Other Media coverage of Rick Judson
Rick Judson hockey statistics and profile at hockeydb.com
Toledo Blade June 22, 2015: Walleye run shows sport a priority Rick Judson
Video of Rick Judson 2010 Interview - Toledo Hockey History Weekend
Toledo Blade March 7, 2010: 10 Questions with Rick Judson
Toledo Blade March 8, 2005: It just mite be fun. Storm's-Judson-sees-different-side-of-game-by-coaching-kids.
Rick Judson- Head Coach of 2002 Toledo Cherokee
Anaheim Bullfrogs Roller Hockey
August 14, 2015
Bedford Alumni will be bring a live audio broadcast of all Bedford Varsity Football games this fall.
Bedford Alumni Rob Watson ('01), Dan Roth ('02), & Dustin Cress ('01) will be partnering with Larry Mauter and BedfordSports.com to bring a live audio broadcast of all Bedford Varsity Football games this fall to the Bedford Township community and beyond. This will be the eighth full season that the team will broadcast the full slate of Bedford games and the 16th consecutive season the team has in some way brought Mule football to the airwaves. The Executive Producer for the broadcasts will be another Bedford alumnus, Joe Coutcher ('02).
The team previously worked with the school's broadcasting department on TV and FM radio before broadcasting independently as FFR Media for the past two seasons. The team has previously been broadcast on bedfordsports.com having developed a strong following with a maximum number of hits topping 3,000 listeners for several games in the past. The partnership between the team of Alumni and bedfordsports.com mark a unique partnership of broadcast-quality productions of each Varsity contest as well as a professional sports information website which provide a level of quality information that most public schools in this area do not have.
Each week's broadcast will feature a 10-15 minute interview during the Pre game segment with Bedford Head Coach Jeff Wood and other features throughout the season to highlight events and activities going on at Bedford High School. Broadcasts may be streamed live online beginning at 6:30 pm each Friday night by visiting www.bedfordsports.com.
BedfordSports.com has a limited amount of advertising space left available for these football broadcasts. For more information, please contact Larry Mauter at info@bedfordsports.com
The broadcast crew strongly support the Bedford High School Alumni Association and Bedford Football Parents Club and urge their listeners to support those organizations throughout the season. For more information or questions about the broadcasts, please contact Dustin Cress at cress112@live.com.
The first game of the season is August 28 as Bedford travels to UT's Glass Bowl to take on the Toledo St. Francis de Sales Knights.
Media Coverage:
Bedford Now August 15, 2015: BedfordSports.com announces team that will provide live audio broadcast of varsity games
July 2015
'89 BHS Alumni Bob Merritt hired by the University of Tennessee Football Program as Director of Recruiting.
Congratulations to '89 BHS grad Bob Merritt on being hired by the University of Tennessee Football Program as their Director of Recruiting!
Click here to read the press release concerning Bob being hired as Director of Recruiting at the University of Tennessee.
Click here to view Bob's Bio on the University of Tennessee Football web site.
Google "Bob Merritt Houston Texans" to read about Bob when he worked for the Houston Texans.
Google "Bob Merritt Detroit Lions" to read about Bob when he worked for the Detroit Lions.
Google
" Bob Merritt Toledo Rockets Football " to read about Bob when he was part of the University of Toledo Football program.
November 2013
Congrats to 1980 BHS graduate Randy Sehl. Click on the photo at the left to read the article that appeared in the Toledo Blade on November 18, 2013 "Ex-Bedford schools officer now top cop in Washington Local district;Washington Local officials: Randy Sehl only person for job"
September 2013
Congrats to 1970 Bedford High School grad Dennis Kinney. Click here to read the newspaper article "Former MLB player makes Myrtle Beach his home, dedicates skills to teaching youth" that appeared in the Myrtle Beach Sun Times on September 10, 2013.
Click here to read more information concerning Dennis Kinney's major league baseball career.
August 2013
Congrats to fellow ’64 BHS grad Mike Morris for establishing “The Morris Endowed Chair” which provides funds for "outstanding faculty members or visiting faculty performing in the top echelons in their disciplines or professional fields" to assist the Eastern Michigan University (EMU) College of Education in achieving its vision of playing a leadership role in transforming education.
Click here to read the details concerning the fund.
April 2013
Congrats to 2003 BHS graduate Josh Swy for being named Director of Design at MTS Seating. Click here to read the announcement by MTS Seating.
January 2013
Congrats to ’84 BHS graduate and current Bedford High School teacher and coach Kelly Meinhart who was inducted into The University of Toledo Varsity 'T' Hall of Fame. Her induction took place on Saturday, February 9, 2013. Click on the logo at the left for the complete details.
December 2012
Congratulations to '66 Bedford High School grad Edd Bankowski for being admitted into the Michigan Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Edd, now retired, was also a Physical Education Teacher and Wrestling Coach at the Bedford Junior High School.
Click here to read a newspaper article that appeared in the Bedford Press concerning his induction into the Hall of Fame.
Congrats to '78 BHS graduate Brett Holey for being featured on the cover of Central Michigan University's Alumni magazine. Click here to read the story about Brett Holey that appeared in the magazine. (go to page 16)
Click here to read about Brett Holey's induction to the Bedford High School Hall of Fame (2007)
September 2009
Jerry Jaffe Bedford High School Class of '65 - Ex professional wrestler: Click here to read Toledo Blade Article July 19, 2009
Click here to watch video of Dr. Jerry Graham vs Angelo Savoldi
Click here to watch video of
Click here to watch video ""
Click here to view information on how to order Dr. Jerry Graham Jr.'s book "Confessions of a Big Time Wrestler"
Click here to view a discussion on the Internet concering Dr. Jerry Graham Jr. (2002)
Click here to view information concerning Dr. Jerry Graham Jr. (Jerry Jaffe) to be inducted into the 2016 W.A.R. Wrestling's Hall Of Fame. January 30, 2016.
Chris Morris 2001 - Oakland Raiders starting center: Click here to read Bedford Now Article September 26, 2009
Click here to read the bio for Chris Morris when he played at Michigan State University.
Click here to read NFL draft scouting draft report concerning Chris Morris.
Click here to read NFL info and stats concerning Chris Morris.
Click here to read info from Wikipedia concerning Chris Morris
"Memories From the Past" Photos, Video & Newspaper Articles:
May 2013:
Click here to view the newspaper articles concerning the 1963 baseball team winning the first GLL Championship.
Click here to read the team nomination form that was submitted to the Bedford High School Alumni Association Hall of Fame Committee in 2010.
April 2013:
Jim Jankow 1963 Bedford High School Grad:
