Let's see how many Harding kids will sign up here.

Does anyone know if Harding School is used anymore? I heard it was shut down.

Pat, my Mama thinks Harding is still up and running, but that 'Shirley' ... you remember the smaller school beside us, has been shut down. If I learn anything different than this, I'll get back with you. You and your sons look super in the picture. I'd know you anywhere...imagine, since we were in kindergarten, Pat. WOW!

as far as I know harding is still being used but I'll check it out and let you know for sure

RE: Harding Reunion

It would be nice to see my Harding friends again.  I wonder if there is enough of them around to rent a meeting room.

Sounds like fun to me.  Char

YES most definately! Just say when and where.

"Stultzie" and I are the culprits who banged this around and decided to see who is interested.  I give credit to her for doing all the work.  I also will attend whatever we come up with.

                 Chuck Jarvi

Chuck, thanks for stepping up and being the first man to 'sign in'.

I hope others will take your lead, and we'll get a healthy head count going here. 

The clock is ticking and the excitement is building.   We sure are a blessed group of 'kids'.

I am doing my best to get to come. My husband is hard to deal with. However I have my own funds and I will be comming to the reunion. I can drive my own car. looking forward to seeing the Harding Elem gang. When and where is the Harding get together. Judy (Geverink) Stewart

Just got home from Detroit check out if Harding was still open and YES it is just thought everone would like to know. Nellie Stephenson White

Thanks Nellie.  Mama will be pleased to know her answer to me was correct.

Linda and all harding class mates if we get together on fri to go to scotties we could meet in the hotel lobby at 11:00 to go to lunch at noon it not bad to go during the day my family and friends still go as ofter as we can let me know what you all think

Nellie and all fellow Harding classmates:

In reply to Nellie's suggestion, my Mother, sister, husband and I ate there last August, and found it delicious, just like we remembered.  The restaurant isn't real big though, and I'd be more inclined to meet at 10 AM, so we could actually be there at 11, hopefully beating any lunch crowd.  Friday was ALWAYS the biggest day of the week for FISH places, and as far as I know, still is.

Linda if you rember they have a room that they usualy dont open except on fridays and 10:00 would be ok with me how about any one else lunch on fri at scotties if we can get some kind of count ill call ahead and see if they can set us .

That is good news. Glad to hear that Harding is still open. Did they tear down Shirley open air school

no shiirley is open also just not used in the same way now used for the lower grads

Scottie's  sounds good to me.  I will be there. 

Need to know more about Scotties-I just got back to this area after being gone for 28 yrs. Never heard of it.  I'm still get lost alot, since I moved back.  I'll meet you all where ever you decide to go, just give me a time & place.   

Scottie's is on Fenkell and Dolphin (I think).  It is two or three blocks past Lahser.  But if meeting in Hotel lobby, you do not have to worry about it.  I would image we will go caravan style.  I am already getting excited about the reunion are you?

Is this Scotties the same resturant on 5 mile that was doing business in the 50's? The one I am thinking of, was only open on the weekends, most of their business was carry-out.  They had the best fish dinners & I'd wait in long lines just to get some on Fridays.

CORRECT - but  now larger than you remember.  Of course original owner has passed, was bought by young man that used to be dish washer waaaaay back when.

Scotty's sounds great to me.  10 at the hotel is ok with me also.  I will keep checking to see if there is any change.  We used to get thier fish dinners almost every friday night carry out back then.  Remember it well and loved eating thier fish.

Scotty's sounds good to me too. I don't think I have ever had their fish, but I'm game.

Scotty Simpsons Fish & Chips‎
22200 Fenkell St. (two blocks west of Lahser)
Detroit, MI‎
(313) 533-0950‎

Thanks Ken when was the picture taken because it looks the same today.

Loved the picture.  I am going to visit this place soon & test it out before the reunion. 

I took it off of Google Maps street view. Cool!

I remember going there also a few times, great fish and chips. Now you're making me want to go back.

I just found their website. I guess I could have used the photo that's there.

scottysfishandchips.com

you wont be sorry it is the best fish @ chips in town

Ken, thank you very much for the super, 'just like we remember it', picture of Scotty's.  I knew I'd be calling them with a total head count for the Harding gang eating there, and you've even supplied the number for me. 

Any of you who maybe have not clicked on the link Ken gave us ... you ought to take a moment and do it.  Nice story, pictures too.

Jim and Renate, you're on the list!  We're building a nice Harding group here;  thanks everyone.  Just a reminder...we'll meet at the Embassy at 10:00 AM Friday, September 25th for our trip to the best fish, shrimp, and chip place ever. 

When my family and I ate at Scotty's last summer, we all ordered the fish, of course, since we were taking 'a trip down memory lane' and wanted to have exactly what we so fondly remembered.  However, a man sitting off to the side was eating alone and we did a little back and forth visiting with him.  He was having the shrimp, and he just raved and raved about it.  So, Jim, I thought of him the minute I read your comment.  I sure wish there was a Scotty's in Brookhaven, Mississippi !!! 

Linda Ruth Stultz Tucker wrote:

Sorry for chiming in here... but on the website, Scottys does not open until 11AM on Friday. It will only take about 15 to 20 minutes to get there. Just saying...

Ken, I appreciate you pointing that out.  I went to the site, when you provided it, but so enjoyed reading the story and seeing the pictures, I overlooked that very important detail. 

Okay Harding, let's say we meet (at the Embassy), between 10 and 10:30.  (Fair warning...I'll be in blue jeans and tennis shoes ... ' y'all ' (ha) be in whatever you want.  Then about 10:30, we'll decide how many drivers we'll need and who they'll be.  I'll take a quick minute to call Scotty's and let them know how many are 'on their way', and next we'll pile in with each other and head out.  Yippeee; what a delicious lunch awaits us all. 

Ken, there's no one from the Harding '55 class who wouldn't love for you and Barbie to come along, I feel sure about this. I feel even more sure there's no way in this world any of us can thank you enough for this site. For the rest of our lives, you've given us a means of staying in touch...truly a priceless gift.  

 Linda  between 10 and 10:30 ok with me also would love to have Ken and his wife join us see you all in Sept Nellie Stephenson White

I wanted to mention to all those attending the Scotties Lunch: bring cash they do not accept credit cards. I found that out on my visit to Scotties a few weeks ago. See you all soon.

Pat Ross

hi everyone going to scotties for lunch they dont take credit cards but they do take checks thanks all see you in SEPT.  Nellie Stephenson White

Ken, Nellie is so right...though this Scotty's outing was originally setup as our HARDING reunion, I know everyone would love to have you and Barbara along, especially since you seem to be a 'man without a grade school', now that's hardly fair !!! 

Where would this RHS reunion be without the marvelous site you've given us to get back in touch, and stay in touch, for the rest of our lives!  We cannot thank you enough, Ken.

Please bring Barbara and come...be sure you're hungry, it's the best food...you'll see.

Harding class of June, 1955.

PS: Thanks to Nellie and Pat for reminding us about how to pay at Scotty's.  I'm dealing with CASH, but still - an important comment from you both.   Linda

My wife and  I would like to go to Scotty's also, since Friday is the only day we can attend the reunion.  We can neet everyone at the hotel.  We have never eaten there.

Ralph & Elaine 

you would be welcome and you wont be sorry Nellie Stephenson White

Glad to hear from Ralph, and Bill & Donna Sommerville (not Harding but Redford) will also be joining us at Scottie's.

Hi Ralph:

I've added you and Elaine to the list.  Just meet us at 10...dressed down, for a comfortable meal and outing.  Maybe some touring about if everyone wants to look at the old neighborhood, or wherever (?) We'll divide up so taking the minimum amount of cars is worked out.  I'll call the owner before we leave the Embassy with a pretty close count of how many are heading over.

If you've never enjoyed a meal at Scotty's, I'm sure this will not be your last visit.  DELICIOUS!