10/15/12 - The public is being invited to help celebrate the life and times of an local doctor best known for babies, melons and more recently, soy products. Dr. Louis Pat May, better known as Doc May, will be roasted, toasted and entertained at the celebration planned for Sunday, October 21st. Doc May founded the Howell Melon Festival and has a city park named after him but is also a proponent of natural cures and has developed natural soy products sold at the Howell Farmerâs Market. He also served in World War II and has delivered countless babies while practicing medicine in the community for decades. Organizers are hoping to have community members, family, friends and dignitaries share funny stories or make speeches about whatever they remember most about Doc May or may have heard about him. Event Coordinator Sue Torbico tells WHMI Doc May turned 90 in June and heâs still pretty sharp but does need a little bit of memory jogging occasionally. She says they are currently seeking letters, comments, cards, photos and other stories about Doc May, adding they especially want to hear from any babies he delivered since he claims to have delivered more than any other doctor in Livingston County. The event is open to the public on Sunday, October 21st and will take place at the Howell Eagles Club. Admission is $5, with a Dinner Special also $5. For additional information, call 517-548-1630 or 517-548-4313. (JM)
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