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Laura Hildebrandt's avatar

Mark,

Keep up the good writing. As someone who has lived in Salem, and a grad from North Salem, husband and 2 daughters who graduated from South and now 3 granddaughters playing at Sprague basketball, and a daughter as the assistant coach there, I look forward to seeing who and what you write about. Was always interested in sports and believe all children need to be involved in sports or some activity that they want to pursue from a child and through their adult life. Your dream may not work out for you, but don’t stop dreaming and find a way to be involved. Volunteering and involvement in community and family are key to a fulfilling life.

Love you writing to hear what others are accomplishing.

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Mark Gilman's avatar

Makenna is the great niece of Jim Trussell, who was my close neighborhood friend growing up in the 1960s and 70s. He and I have reconnected after decades of no communication. I wrote a piece about Jim's participation in the 1992 Olympics in Roller Hockey. Here is the link:

https://markgilman.substack.com/p/my-childhood-buddy-was-an-olympic?utm_source=profile&utm_medium=reader2

THANKS for reading. As a sportscaster, I try to reach out as time allows for most sports... and with three daughters, I do value girls basketball. We shall see if the teams become more competitive in the years to come.

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Nelson Zarfas's avatar

Merry Christmas, Mark! I’m enjoying your new writing venture and appreciate the effort you’ve put into your stories. Well done, my friend!

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Robert W. Abdou's avatar

Keep writing Mark!

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Andy P Lushenko's avatar

There are many!!! very highly significant successful former student Athletes from NHS who get overlooked: Kevin Kongsle, Arron Trpington, Broddy Covillel, Beret Everat and my son Paul Lushenko. I am sure I have a reputation when it comes to my son's. I grow up without a Father and would not change a thing in support of my Son's. P S I'm sure I miss spelled last names. I agree with my Friend MR. Abdou keep writing MG

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