Howard Memorial birthday party

Howard Memorial Hospital birthday party

Aura Whittaker for The Willits News/ A colorful tent with flowers, balloons and gourmet appetizers made for a festive Born at Howard birthday party and 90th anniversary celebration

Howard Memorial Hospital birthday party

Aura Whittaker for The Willits News/ Hospital volunteers Rene Rodriguez and Laura Azevedo serve up custom cupcakes and cookies during Howard Memorial 90th anniversary celebration held May 18.

Howard Memorial Hospital birthday party

Aura Whittaker for The Willits News/ Adventist Health Howard Memorial Hospital communications director Cici Winiger and president Jason Wells stand with some of the art contest winners who’s work will now hang in the Willits hospital. Photos by Aura Whittaker

Howard Memorial Hospital birthday party

Aura Whittaker for The Willits News/ Community members and invited guests watch a short video detailing the history of the hospital at the birthday party and anniversary event held May 18.

Howard Memorial Hospital birthday party

Aura Whittaker for The Willits News/ Charles Howard’s great grandson Colonel Mike Howard speaks during the Howard Memorial birthday party and anniversary event.

Howard Memorial Hospital birthday party

Aura Whittaker for The Willits News/ AHHM president Jason Wells speaks during the hospital birthday party event

Howard Memorial Hospital birthday party

Aura Whittaker for The Willits News/ gourmet appetizers made for a festive Born at Howard birthday party and 90th anniversary celebration event.

Howard Memorial Hospital birthday part

Aura Whittaker for The Willits News/ Charles Howard’s great grandson, Colonel Mike Howard and Adventist Howard Health Memorial hospital president Jason Wells unveil a pair of bronze lion statues in front of the new facility

Howard Memorial Hospital birthday party

Aura Whittaker for The Willits News/ Spectators gather for the unveiling of statues during the Howard Memorial birthday party event May 18.

Howard Hospital birthday party

Aura Whittaker for the Willits News/ A pictorial history of Howard Memorial Hospital's 90th years of service on display at the birthday party event.