Hello Everyone,
DTE has said several time this is the largest outage in it's history. Unfortunately MSBOA band festival for Howell is it's latest casualty.
HOWELL BANDS ARE NOT PERFORMING AT FESTIVAL TOMORROW. PLEASE TELL EVERY SINGLE PERSON YOU KNOW IN THE BAND PROGRAM THAT THIS IS SO.
I talked things over with Mr. Schrock, our principal a little while ago and we agree for several reasons.
1. The projection for power returning is not until Sunday for the majority of the district. People have have not had heat or running water for over 36 hours (and may not have it for almost another 48) and many many people are out of town.
2. The likelihood that we would be able to get even close to proper participation of the 260 students (not to mention parents) involved during this emergency is small.
3. Due to the nature of the problem (people not having power/internet) we needed to make this decision earlier than normal so the word could get out. Normally this would be a little soon to jump to a conclusion, but we feel it is best this time around.
-In the end, I make all decisions based on what is best for the kids. This decision, as sad as it is, is what is best for them.
Trust me, we have been working toward this for two months. It is an understatement to say I am disappointed, but... sometimes (first time in 20 years for me) stuff happens.
Jason Smigell
