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Investing for

Explaining America to Itself

Doug Kneeland '53

basketball coach “Kids are our best resource and we need to keep that brainpower in Maine. One way to do that is to encourage bright young people to stay in Maine by providing them with financial assistance through scholarships. ” —Edward “Tim” McManus ’54

hen Tim ’54 and Barbara McManus moved back to Maine 15 years ago, Tim reconnected with his alma mater. In fact, he served as president of his class and spearheaded both the 45th and 50th class reunions.

Tim and Barbara became concerned about the number of young people that were opting to leave the state of Maine, particularly in light of the loss of manufacturing and technology jobs over the past several years.

Aware of the shortage of qualified teachers in the state, Tim and Barbara created the Edward “Tim” McManus ’54 and Barbara Fitzgerald McManus Scholarship Fund in 2004 in honor of Tim’s 50th class reunion. The fund supports students enrolled in the College of Education and Human Development with preference to a student who agrees to pursue employment as a teacher within the state of Maine following graduation.

If you would like to learn more about establishing a scholarship, please call the University of Maine Foundation Planned Giving Staff or visit our website at www.umainefoundation.org for more information.

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erhaps you would like to support your University of MaineP department Amos E. Orcutt, President/CEO or prOgram and also supplement your retirement plan or provide a predictable income stream to a dependent. Life-income plans can help you support the University of Maine and focus on retirement planning issues.

A life-income plan may enable you to make a major gift for the future of the University of Maine. Thus, you can support a particular program, leave your own legacy, and help make a difference for future students and faculty.

The concept of a life-income plan is quite simple. You make an irrevocable gift now with cash or appreciated property, such as stocks or bonds, and you receive income from the gift for life.

You can plan your gift to achieve many personal objectives such as converting highly appreciated, low-yield securities into an attractive income stream while possibly reducing taxation, supplementing your current retirement plan cash flow, or providing for a dependent relative in a tax-efficient way.

To determine which life-income plan might be best for you, talk with both your advisors and the planned giving staff at the University of Maine Foundation.

Step One: Donate assets and take a charitable income tax deduction for your gift. You avoid or reduce the impact of capital gains taxes if you give highly appreciated stock. UNIVERSITY*/ MAINE Step Two: We pay you income for life. Your gift provides FOUNDATION cash flow for you or for whomever you designate.

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Alumni Association Officers John M. Rohman '68, Chair Barbara Brown Dalton '81, Vice Chair Bion A. Foster '68, '70G, Past Chair Suzanne K. Hart '68, Vice Chair A. Jeffrey Harris '72, '87G Kristen Andresen Lainsbury '97, Vice Chair Irvine W. Marsters '63, '71G, Vice Chair Kurt R. Marston '74, '79G, Treasurer Michael J. McInnis '68, Vice Chair Don't retire from life — embrace it. Experience Todd D. Saucier '93, '97G, President a healthy, active lifestyle, in the retirement UMAA Board of Directors Neil K. Ashton '66 community that offers that comfortable neigh­ Peter T. Berry '61 Erving H. Bickford '55 borhood feeling. At The Highlands, you'll enjoy Sandford Blitz '92G Karen Rossello Boucias '71 a fitness center with an indoor pool, a putting Nathan P. Briggs '02, '05G L. Dewey Chase '64 green, even hiking trails. Plus, thanks to our Perry R. Clough '63 Elizabeth A. Downing '77 selection of residences and care levels, you're Joanne Bodwell Ferreira '73 Robert D. Fitta '83 sure to find the home that's just right for you. Greg D. Jamison '72, '98G Jonathan P. LaBonte '02 It's active retirement the way you always Scott A. Leach '83 Samantha H. Lott '02 dreamed it would be — at The Highlands. Kyra Rusch McCool '01G Erin McCormick '05G Richard L. McNeary '65 Leonard E. Minsky '50 Rania A. Nazmy '06 Sarah E. Simmonds '89 CALL 1-888-760-1042 TODAY Brooke D. Wagner '86 to schedule your private tour. Publications Committee Kristen Andresen Lainsbury '97, Chair Peter T. Berry '61 Nonni Hilchey Daly '59 Nancy Morse Dysart '60 ______H. Allen Fernaid '54 Robert D. Fitta '83 Steve Riley '50 The Highlands Jeff Tuttle '91 Gracious Retirement Living THE HIGHLANDS MAINE Alumni Magazine is published by the University of Maine Alumni Association for dues paying members of the Association. TOPSHAM, ME Membership dues are $40 per year. The editorial office is located at www.highlandsrc.com One Alumni Place, Orono, ME 04469-0001. Telephone: (207) 581- 1137. Email: [email protected] Postage paid at Burlington, VT 05401.

2 Maine Winter 2008 Volume 89, Number 1 Winter 2008 Alumni Magazine

Around the Campus 4 News from the University of Maine. 10 The Seasoning of Cindy Women's head basketball coach, Cindy Blodgett '98, isn't the quiet, shy superstar you remember.

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14 Focus on Lobsters UMaine's Lobster Institute strives to meet the needs of the industry.

Explaining America to Itself 18 Remembering New York Times correspondent and Chicago Tribune editor Doug Kneeland '53.

Investing for the Public Good Page 18 22 Former investment banker Hank Schmelzer '65 has the Maine Community Foundation's assets growing.

Harold Alfond's Legacy Will Live On It's hard to measure the late philanthropist's impact on UMaine athletics.

Class notes begin on page 28 Weddings Page 62 Cover photograph by William Drake Deaths Page 64

Winter 2008 Maine 3 Around The Campus

Report estimates UMaine's economic impact at $698 million University Gives the Maine Economy a Boost

A recent report by associate professor of the aggregate increase in lifetime earn­ economics Todd Gabe indicates that the ings from a single graduating class, pro­ University of Maine is the state's "lead­ jecting that amount over the course of a ing driver of economic development." typical work career. By that measure, Expenditures associated with the each graduating UMaine class adds a to­ university's day-to-day operations, tal of about $515.5 million to Bequest by UMaine combined with student Maine's economy. Alumnus is Largest in and visitor spending, cre­ Gabe also estimates UMaine History ate an annual total economic that visitors to UMaine output of $698 million to the spend some $15.2 million in Maine economy. the local economy every year. $12 million bequest from UMaine Gabe's calculations, which He adds that the university alumnus and Bangor native, show $7.65 in total economic also provides benefits to the George Houston '37, is the largest dona­ activity for every dollar of state that are not measured Ation ever made to the University of state investment, are from in the report. Maine. As a result of the gift, the George data of the year ending "The skills and knowl­ L. Houston Scholarship Fund will enable June 30, 2006. It's based on edge obtained at UMaine the school of forest resources to recruit how the university's ex­ allow our graduates to make top students from Maine as well as from penditures provide income productive contributions to the out-of-state. A variety of scholarships, for people who in turn Maine economy," Gabe notes. "It from full tuition to study-abroad assis­ spend the money through­ helps entrepreneurs come up with new tance, will be offered and the fund will out the state. Last year ideas, and helps businesses expand and create research and teaching opportuni­ UMaine spent $286.9 million on goods support new investments...the whole ties for students. and services. state wins with a strong University of "Mr. Houston's gift is remarkable," As part of the study, Gabe calculated Maine." said Edward Ashworth, dean of the col­ lege of natural sciences, forestry, and ag­ riculture. "Not only for the level of gen­ erosity, but also for the investment in fu­ Engineering Students' Project Saves Energy, Cuts Costs ture generations of foresters." Houston, who was a forestry school our UMaine mechanical engineering students have been working on a senior­ graduate and a member of Alpha class project that promises practical benefits to the university and the environ­ Gamma Rho fraternity, spent most of his ment. The students are designing a heat-recovery system for UMaine's Engineering career in New York working as an engi­ Fand Science Research Building, a facility that houses offices and the laboratory for neer and manager for the New York State surface science and technology. Electric and Gas Company. Following his Justin Poland, an associate professor in mechanical engineering, said the system retirement, he owned an engineering and being developed would have the potential to recover an amount of energy equivalent surveying consulting firm. to 27,000 gallons of oil a year from the massive volume of ventilation air that is needed Houston's first major gift to the uni­ in the building. The captured energy would then be used to help preheat the cold versity came in 1995, a 217-acre family outside air to room temperature as it is vented into the building. farm in Hudson. The UMaine Founda­ The recovered energy would reduce the amount of oil now used to heat the build­ tion began accepting forest land through ing as well as carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide emissions. Poland also noted that the Green Endowment in 1992. The pro­ cost savings for the university would be substantial because the building uses 45,000 gram was established to manage forest to 65,000 cubic feet of air every minute of every day. land on a sustained basis to provide an "What is most important to emphasize about a project like this is that we are train­ income stream for undergraduate edu­ ing our students in the ways they need to be trained, and at the same time we are cation. benefiting the university," Poland said.

4 Maine Winter 2008 Alumni College to Offer Maine Politics and Policy

This year's University of Maine Reunion will again feature an Alumni College credit course. Maine Politics and Policy will be offered as part of the Maine Studies inter­ disciplinary master's degree. It promises to be an exciting topic given that the presidential campaign will be heat­ ing up while the course is underway. It will begin with lectures on May 30 as part of the Reunion 2008 activities. The remainder of the course will be offered online. In ad­ dition to online discussions, there will be two field trips to Augusta, which students Bion '68, '70G and Dorain Foster '68H make a $1.5 million gift can experience in person or through an online video. Support for UMaine's Entrepreneurial Drive The course will be taught by two politi­ cal science professors, Ken Palmer and he University of Maine Student Innovation Center opened in 2006 with the Mark Brewer, and two public administra­ goal of having UMaine staff and outside experts help students develop the tion professors, Ken Nichols and Tom Tay­ knowledge and skills needed to transform their ideas into real products and lor. For more information or to register Tservices. That mission will now be greatly enhanced by a $1.5 million gift from Bion please call 207-581-3219. '68, TOG and Dorain Foster '68H. Much of the money will go toward programs at the center, while a portion will go to student scholarships and to the Student Recre­ ation and Fitness Center. UMaine Alumna Among In honor of their gift, the center will now be known as the Bion and Dorain Foster 2007 Maryann Hartman Student Innovation Center. "It is fitting that this facility will bear the name of Bion and Dorain Foster," said Award Recipients UMaine president Robert Kennedy, noting that Bion was Maine's Entrepreneur of the Year in 2001. "They are true innovators and entrepreneurs who have succeeded Bangor Daily News arts writer, Alicia in business and become community leaders because they exemplify the skill, intelli­ Anstead '88, was one of three women to gence, work ethic, and creativity that we strive to develop in our students." receive a 2007 Maryann Hartman Award. The Fosters have a long history of giving to their alma mater. They have made Also honored were land preservationist contributions to the athletic department, the Page Farm and Home Museum, the and former UMaine faculty member Sally food science department, and the University of Maine Alumni Association. Two re­ Jacobs and peace and justice activist cent donations were naming gifts—the board room in Buchanan Alumni House and Harriet H. Price. the second-floor multi-purpose room in the new Student Recreation and Fitness The awards are given each year to rec­ Center. ognize Maine women whose achievements Bion and Dorain also give greatly of their time. Dorain is a member of the UMaine provide inspiration to others. development staff, where she works as special projects manager. Bion has been a Anstead is the first reporter to receive a long-time member of the alumni association's board, including serving two terms Nieman Fellowship in Arts and Culture as chair. He has also served on the president's development council, and currently Reporting from Harvard's Nieman Foun­ serves on the university's board of visitors. His record of community service outside dation for Journalism. the university is equally impressive. "The thread that binds together all her The Fosters' gift helped UMaine's current comprehensive campaign reach the work is her relentless pursuit of excel­ halfway mark of its $150 million goal. lence," said Anstead's colleague at the "We didn't want to wait to get to the finish line to give this gift," Bion Foster said. BDN, Kristen Andresen '97. "She is never, "It just made an awful lot of sense that we try and connect ourselves with the entre­ ever satisfied with 'good enough.'" preneurial drive that exists at this university."

Winter 2008 Maine 5 Around The Campus

How Will Climate Changes Impact Maine?

Governor Baldacci asks the University of Maine for an Assessment

armer winters, early thawing of lakes in the spring, and more un­ comfortably hot, humid days in Wthe summer—we've all sensed the changes already occurring in Maine's climate. Un­ fortunately, even more significant changes are likely to take place in the decades ahead. Those changes will impact the en­ vironment, the economy, and societal is­ sues in the state. Noting the "essential" need for the state's policy makers to consider manage­ ment and policy decisions with the best available scientific information, Governor John Baldacci '86 recently requested a cli­ mate assessment from Climate Change In­ UMaine professors Ivan Fernandez (left) and George Jacobson. (Photo by William Drake.) stitute (CCI) director, Paul Mayewski. "UMaine has one of the premier climate tant factors determining the variability of don't reach three times the CO2 levels be­ change research programs in the country," predictions about climate change. One is fore things start to change." Baldacci wrote. "We need to utilize that how society will respond to reducing car­ He noted that even if society does make specialized resource as we work to answer bon emissions. The other is the type of cli­ major strides to reduce emissions, it would the challenges of global warming." mate models that are used. take a while before we actually saw any Two UMaine professors, George "What happens is that there is a com­ worldwide reduction. And the CO2 already Jacobson and Ivan Fernandez '78, '82G, mon experiment, " Jacobson explains. "We in the atmosphere will take centuries to will lead a cooperative, interdisciplinary ask the question, 'What happens if we dissipate. effort that, in addition to CCI, will include double the amount of CO2 that was here "The climate of the 21st century will be marine sciences, forestry, agriculture, tour­ before the industrial revolution?' The re­ quite different from that of the last cen­ ism, resource economics, the Senator sult will be the best scientific estimate of tury," Jacobson and Fernandez predict in George J. Mitchell Center, the Margaret the ranges of temperature, precipitation, their research plan. Because of that, an im­ Chase Smith Center, and others. For etc. that we can make based on current portant part of UMaine's work will be to Jacobson, the communication among dis­ knowledge of how the climate functions." look at the challenges and opportunities ciplines is key. Although a dramatic change in tech­ that will arise as Maine's climate warms. "Working on this huge issue in isolation nologies, lifstyles, and policies would cer­ The two also stress that policymakers, will not provide what's needed," he said. tainly impact just how much future carbon business leaders, and private citizens need "It needs to be an integrated team effort gets emitted into the atmosphere, Jacobson to include the realities of climate change and it's great to see that happening here." says there is little doubt that we will see in their decision making. Among the most critical areas that re­ the doubling of the CO2 levels. "We should not be dealing with climate searchers are looking into are the poten­ "The carbon levels are rising rapidly," change as an isolated issue while every­ tial climate scenarios and their probabili­ he says, "and, unfortunately, there just isn't thing else is business as usual," Jacobson ties for the remainder of the century. much sign of any major changes in human and Fernandez explained. They hope to Jacobson says that there are two impor- behavior. I'd actually be surprised if we have the assessment done by September.

6 Maine Winter 2008 University Expertise a Collins and the rest of the Maine con- Vital Part of New Navy gressional delegation were able to secure SEAL Patrol Boat $14 million in federal funds for the project. Known for its great speed and maneu­ University of verability, the Mark V Special Operations Maine president Rob­ Craft gets U.S. Navy SEAL teams in and ert Kennedy has ex­ out of sticky situations quickly. But that plained that the work speed and maneuverability come at a on the Mark V repre­ price. The aluminum hull is stiff and sented an innovative lightweight, but as the vessel skips across way of implementing the waves, it creates a jolting ride that can composite technology cause bone, back, and joint injuries. that could give a big In January, following several years of outer layer of Kevlar for added strength. boost to the Maine boat-building indus­ collaboration among the Office of Naval And the new Mark V is 50 percent stron­ try. Research, the team at Hodgdon Yachts, ger and even lighter than the original ver­ "If the Navy ultimately decides to and the UMaine Advanced Engineered sion. build a fleet of these vessels, it would Wood Composites Center, an all-compos­ "This extraordinary boat is going to be mean tremendous economic develop­ ite version of the Mark V was launched an extraordinary value to the Navy and to ment potential for Maine," Kennedy in East Boothbay. our SEALs," said Senator Susan Collins, noted. If no problems arise with the new The new vessel is made from multiple who christened the vessel at the January vessel it could be deployed in two to three layers of carbon with a foam core and an 11, 2008, launch. years.

Researcher believes collapse of coral reefs is a clear early warning Warmer, More Acidic Oceans Threaten Maine Marine Life

Increases in ocean temperatures and coral reefs are gone or severely dam­ acidity that now threaten the existence aged and that another 30 percent are of the world's coral reefs could also degraded or threatened. have serious implications for marine Increases in carbon emissions life in Maine. have raised the world's ocean tem­ Marine sciences professor Robert perature by one degree Fahrenheit. Steneck '78G is one of the authors of a And when carbon dioxide and wa­ new study predicting that increasing ter combine to make carbonic acid, concentrations of carbon dioxide in the it reduces the availability of lime­ atmosphere, if not abated, could cause stone, of which coral reefs are made. coral reefs to disappear altogether in Lobsters, sea urchins, clams, and the next few decades. And Steneck be­ scallops also need limestone to cal­ lieves a potential collapse of these eco­ cify the hard parts of their bodies. systems suggests a global atmospheric crisis that could seriously Reduced carbonites in the ocean are forcing creatures to spend harm fisheries around the world. more energy making their shells, which places them under "While we are far from where coral reefs live, it's important greater stress. to consider what this might mean in Maine," says Steneck. "They "The trajectory of a planet that is getting rapidly warmer may be the canary in the mineshaft Earth, and the canary ain't and more acidic will likely affect organisms globally," Steneck doing so swell these days." says. "The problem is in our backyard....We have to redouble In fact, scientists now estimate that 25 percent of the world's our efforts to curb emissions."

Winter 2008 Maine 7 Around the Campus

Engineering Students Come to the Aid of the Old Town Museum

The Old Town Museum is a modest op­ purchase. About 10 stu­ eration that relies on the donations and dents tore the structure of the generosity of volunteers. So when the the old ramp framework time came to replace the building's dete­ apart one weekend, and riorating wheelchair ramp, which no resurfaced it with the longer met accessibility standards, the help of a local contractor. board faced a tough financial decision. The following weekend, "Building a new ramp was a big, ex­ nearly 20 different stu­ pensive task for us, but it needed to be dents chipped in to build done," says Dick Eustis, museum board a new, pressure-treated president. wood replacement. Fortunately, help was just down the "It was a good experi­ road at the University of Maine. The stu­ ence for everyone," said dent chapters of the American Society of Voisine, who is from St. Civil Engineers and the Associated Gen­ Francis. eral Contractors are always on the look­ Drake Voisine tries out the new Old Town Museum ramp. Eustis couldn't agree out for projects they can do as part of their more. Without the expen­ community service mission. When they Led by junior mechanical engineering sive labor costs, he figures the museum heard about the museum's need, they de­ major Drake Voisine, the team of students saved about $2,200 on the project. cided to donate their time and talent to designed a new, longer ramp, and pre­ "Obviously, we're very grateful for the cause. pared a list of materials for the museum to everything they did," he said.

Professor Burt Hatlen Hatlen was instrumental in the develop­ ment of the National Poetry Foundation Remembered as Literary at the university. He served as its direc­ Scholar and Mentor to tor for 15 years, helping to organize an­ Stephen King nual summer poetry conferences on the UMaine campus. "Poetry is the most intense, self-aware Long-time UMaine English professor, form of language available to us," he once Burton Hatlen, a highly respected liter­ said. ary scholar and mentor to writer Stephen Hatlen always taught a full load of King '70, died on January 21 at the age of courses and served for a time as chair of 71. the English department. He was well "Burt was more than a teacher to me," known for his commitment to the depart­ King told the Bangor Daily News. "He was ment and its students. also a mentor and a father figure." There will be a campus celebration of King and Hatlen maintained a close Burt Hatlen's life later this spring. Any­ relationship right up until Hatlen's death. one wishing to remember him in a spe­ King noted that he often sent his unpub­ cial way can make a gift in his memory lished manuscripts to his former profes­ to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences sor for review. The postscript to King's made a $4 million gift to the university, Scholarship Fund, University of Maine novel Lisey's Story is a tribute to Hatlen. Hatlen was on hand to accept the first Foundation, 2 Alumni Place, Orono, ME And over the years, Hatlen wrote sev­ check for faculty positions in the arts and 04469-5762. eral scholarly essays on King's works. humanities. (Some information courtesy of the Bangor When Stephen and Tabitha King '71 A UMaine faculty member since 1965, Daily News.)

8 Maine Winter 2008 Student Profile

Sharing a Love of Science

With the help of a prestigious five-year fellowship, Katie McCann will be able to fulfill her strong commitment to teaching science in a rural Maine high school, like the one she attended.

Photo by Michael Mardosa '73

atie McCann was five when she "I feel rural districts don't get as much attention as fell in love with science. Inspired by each edition of Your Big Back­ urban ones. There's still a pretty big need for good Kyard, then Ranger Rick, she headed out­ doors and "checked stuff out." teachers and educational development." That thrill of discovery stayed with her through middle school when astro­ physics became her passion. But in high the huge underlying concepts that are so supports scientists and mathematicians school, McCann hit a self-described rough amazing and beautiful," she says. "And I committed to teaching. As a master's patch. Classes in chemistry and physics like that there may be more than one way student, she's studying how students were uninteresting, mostly because they to solve a problem. You may not remember learn physics in an inquiry-based cur­ didn't seem to have real-world applica­ the equations, but if you know the basics, riculum. tions. you can solve the problem. That's where "An inquiry-based curriculum is so The experience left her uncertain about the beauty comes in." much more effective than lecturing to her course of study at Northeastern Uni­ McCann's undergraduate experience students," she says. "When the lab pre­ versity. Ultimately, she found biomedi­ could have led her to pursue graduate cedes what the teacher talks about, the cal physics and collaborated on research work and a job in industry or research. But discussion is more dynamic and students at Brigham and Women's Hospital fo­ that was not an option, she says. have more input." cused on neurodevelopment of the "I wanted a career, so I'm going into McCann not only wants to teach sci­ preterm infant brain. In particular, she teaching," McCann says. "For me, it's the ence, she is committed to teaching it in a studied cerebral fluid flow as a possible difference between a job and fulfillment." rural Maine high school like the one she indicator of brain injury or defect. The fulfillment, she explains, is being attended. She'll do that after she finishes McCann's rediscovery of her love of able to share her passion for science, par­ her graduate work with the help of a science occurred because her coursework ticularly physics, to students in a class­ prestigious five-year fellowship she was was driven more by concepts and theo­ room. awarded this past spring from the ries than by formulas and prescribed ex­ Last year, McCann enrolled in the Uni­ Knowles Science Teaching Foundation. perimental outcomes. versity of Maine's Center for Science and "I began thinking more deeply about Mathematics Education Research, which Story Courtesy of UMaine Today.

Winter 2008 Maine 9 Sports The Seasoning of Cindy

Cindy Blodgett always had total confidence on the basketball court. Now, after 10 years as a professional athlete, that confidence is evident in all areas of her life.

By Melanie Brooks

When Cindy Blodgett '98 returned to the UMaine campus to accept the head coach­ ing position for women's basketball last spring, things looked and felt very familiar to her. Games were still played in the Alfond Arena and practices were still at the old "Pit." As she was introduced to the fans, she still received their adoration. When she walked out to the parking lot, people of all ages still stopped to ask her for an autograph. And just as in 1994, the air around campus was full of expectations that she would once again lead UMaine women's basketball to the promised land. What had changed, however, was Cindy Blodgett. The last time she stood on the floor in Alfond Arena it was as a player—the record-shattering superstar who helped the Black Bear women's team gain national recognition. The quiet, shy young woman, to those who didn't know her, only seemed comfortable on a basket­ ball court. Now she is head coach—a pro basket­ ball veteran and seasoned traveler whose playing experiences have taken her throughout the United States and around the world. Sure, Blodgett is still the lean 5'7" woman who was told over and over again that she was too small to take her talents to the next level. And she still has that intense drive to win. But she is no longer shy or reserved. She seems comfortable with ador­ ing fans, with her players—even with the media. As a UMaine trainer noted in a recent newspaper article: "She's the general. Before she was a

10 Maine Winter 2008 general by action. Now she's very vocal. She's come out of her shell...." And UMaine's assistant coach, Rita Sullivan '95, who was Blodgett's first hire after taking over the program, agrees. "When Cindy came as a freshman, I was a senior," Sullivan says. "Even as a first-year player, she was incredibly confi­ dent on the basketball court. But that wasn't the case off the court. She was always courteous, but she really wasn't comfort­ able with all the attention and public expo­ sure." Now, Sullivan says, that has all changed. "The kind of confidence everyone saw as a player has now blossomed through all parts of her life," she says. Blodgett's maturation, her experience, and her stature have brought her full circle—back to the program that, when she was a player, regularly filled the Alfond with 5,000-plus cheering fans. Make no mistake about it; the current Assistant coach Rita Sullivan '95 (right) was Blodgett's first hire when she took over the University of Maine women's basketball team. (Photo by William Drake.) UMaine players are well aware of Cindy Blodgett's lofty status. So just how do they feel about playing under a Maine basket­ ball icon? "One important way of getting players to respond is to "We don't talk about it," Blodgett says. "Do I think that they might put pressure on command their respect. And Cindy has their respect." themselves to please or impress me? I think that's natural. When I was a player I'm Blodgett said. So she bit. career. sure I felt the same way about Coach To say that Blodgett was successful in "It taught me that everyone learns dif­ McCallie." her four years at UMaine would be a gross ferently and how to treat every person as It was, in fact, Joanne Palombo McCallie understatement. A four-time All-Ameri­ an individual." who enticed Blodgett to become a Black can, she broke a total of 20 school records. Blodgett's family, her former coaches, Bear. She became the second woman in NCAA and her overseas experiences have also "I could have gone about anywhere I Division I history to lead the nation in helped her become the mature, confident wanted to—it was obvious to her, it was scoring for two consecutive seasons (her 32-year-old she is today. She's adopted obvious to me," she says. "But UMaine sophomore and junior years). She led Maine coaching strategies from playing in the presented the biggest challenge." to its first four appearances in the NCAA WNBA and overseas as well as from her It was McCallie who stressed to Blodgett Tournament and was the America East former coaches. One of the major influ­ that UMaine was the place that would Player of the Year in 1996 and 1998. She ences was Joanne McCallie. challenge her. The program hadn't been earned Academic All-American honors in "I think Joanne had a great impact on winning for a time and the people of Maine 1998 and graduated cum laude with her her," Sullivan says. "Certainly we employ were already on the Cindy Blodgett band­ bachelor of science degree in elementary a lot of her style of play, because Cindy wagon. Whether the UMaine coach knew education. knows it's been successful. But I also think it at the time or not, she was pushing the The college of education was a natural Cindy, like all of us, was impacted by what right button, dangling a carrot right in fit for Blodgett at UMaine. Joanne did off the court. She was tremen­ front of the young high school phenom. "Teachers are coaches and coaches are dously organized and she was great with "I'm a competitive person—I'm not one teachers. In order for me to coach I needed the community and the media. She was to run from a challenge and I thought, to be an educator," she says. Her education tireless in promoting women's basketball 'She's right, this is the biggest challenge,"' has served her well in her brief coaching in the state. Cindy observed all that for

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four years and she knows how important it ested in the truth. It's part of who she is— is to a college program." she's very straightforward. Blodgett also talks fondly about her "Those young women are quite fortu­ high school coach, Bruce Cooper. It was nate to play for her. She will be very direct Cooper who showed her the human, more and honest. That's what kids need...." personal elements to coaching. Sullivan adds that the UMaine players "He understands people, so I've tried to respond to Blodgett's style and stature. take that from him—his way of making "One important way of getting players every single person on the team feel very, to respond is to command their respect," very important." she says. "And Cindy has their respect." That lesson would resonate with When Blodgett started her new job last Blodgett as she transitioned from being a May, she inherited a program that was far big fish in the UMaine pond to the profes­ from robust. No coaching staff and a young, sional ranks of women's basketball. depleted team for which most fans had "In my last couple of years in the WNBA pretty low expectations. I realized that my career was winding But it was just another big challenge for down. I'm definitely a realist," says Cindy Blodgett. She explains that there is a Blodgett who didn't get much playing time difference between a coach who is using during her stay with the Cleveland Rock­ Cindy Blodgett as a University of Maine sen­ the position as a stepping-stone and one ers and the Sacramento Monarchs. "I was ior in the fall of 1997. who is committed to the program for the a practice player. It's an important job and long term. no one likes it, but it's very important to a since her own student days, Blodgett has "I think recruiting has taken a hit be­ team," she says. had to adjust to the lifestyles of current cause coaches haven't been here thinking And during her time in the pros she college players. Today's student athlete is long term, therefore they may look two to started to see the game from a coaching much more "plugged-in," literally, than in three years into the future—not a long point of view, which Blodgett says helped Blodgett's era. Twelve years ago texting period of time to build and sustain a pro­ her acclimate to her current position as a wasn't a verb, and the iPod was nonexist­ gram," Blodgett says. "We need to invest. head coach more readily. ent. Even email and the Internet hadn't It's going to take us some time to rebuild. After the WNBA, Blodgett went on to been around very long. In spite of all the You want to get to a point where you've play overseas for three years. She loved technological advances, Blodgett still pre­ got eight or nine players who are all really being able to continue playing basketball fers face-to-face contact. She doesn't like to fighting for starting spots. We're not there but found life so far from home to be a bit be on the phone or tied to a computer. This yet but we're not supposed to be—I didn't solitary. Clinton, Maine, native has some traditional expect us to be." "My experiences overseas helped me values. Recruiting is a huge factor in building mature at a much quicker rate because you "I think our culture today is very mate­ the women's program back to what it was go to a foreign country and you don't rialistic and at times our values are short­ when Blodgett was a player. speak the language and your teammates changed. So I try to get the players to invest "I believed when I was 17 that this was don't speak your language, you have to in each other and invest in where the team the place for me," Blodgett says. "And all fend for yourself—there's no one looking is," Blodgett says. my dreams and aspirations were met here out for you. There's a certain amount of Building trust and a support system is as a player and student athlete. I want survival skills you need to learn," Blodgett an integral part of Coach Blodgett's plan. every single player from Maine who I feel says. "I think it's really important that they al­ can make an impact on our program to Those overseas survival skills are being ways understand that we're in this to­ come here. There is no reason to leave the put to the test this season. A young team gether. I'm never going to hang them out state. Do they want to be a professional with a losing early season record, Coach to dry," she says. player? They can do it here." Blodgett doesn't pretend there aren't plenty A big part of her relationship with her While Blodgett has the charisma and of doubters out there. players is being direct and honest, quali­ drive to be a successful Division I coach, "If I spend one ounce of my time think­ ties which Joanne McCallie says will serve she now needs the tools to lure the best ing about that, I'm not giving it to my her well. players into the program. While the new team," she says. And Cindy Blodgett's fo­ "She's a truth-teller," McCallie said in a recreation center, the renovated Memorial cus is always the team. recent Portland Press Herald interview. Union, and the obvious beauty of the cam­ Even though it hasn't been that long "Cindy has great character and is inter­ pus are draws for students, the facilities

12 Maine Winter 2008 Dirigo Pines Retirement Community’s beautiful wooded setting offers for the basketball teams are something of a both cottage living and setback. “The Inn” which features "Do I think our facilities are sub par— apartment residences, fine and I feel like I'm being polite in saying that? Absolutely. We don't have a home restaurant style dining, facility and that's sad considering we're library, fitness room, and the only Division I school in the state," other amenities. Enjoy Blodgett says. "We should have the very best facilities in the state and we do not." peace of mind knowing that Indeed, women's basketball rarely gets Dirigo Pines provides a full to practice on their home court in the continuum of care, including Alfond. They have to share that arena with apartments, assisted living, men's basketball and men's and women's hockey. Practice time in the 75-year-old Pit special care & memory loss is also compromised because the basket­ accommodations and is a ball teams must share it with the volleyball part of the Eastern Maine team that practices and plays all home games on the court. In fact, the new floor in Healthcare Systems’ family the Pit was installed only when volleyball of services. became a varsity sport. "The school, in general, has had a face Dirigo Pines offers the best of lift," Blodgett says as we sit in her 1970s retirement living in Maine. wood-paneled office in the Memorial Gym—an office that hasn't changed since Blodgett was a player under Joanne Palombo McCallie from 1994 to 1998. "The Pit is the same. Alfond is the same (for basketball). And that bothers me sit­ ting in this seat—that in almost 12 years Come see for yourself. that hasn't changed." Join us for lunch next time The solution? The hardwood floor is you are in the area or contact transported from Alfond Arena to the field house so that the team doesn't have to us today to find out more practice late at night. And there are real about our “Pines Pass” and plans in the works to revamp the Pit— a other exclusive benefits that project that would cost $12 to $15 million. our residents enjoy with the Such a renovation would involve knock­ ing out the walls of the Pit to make room University of Maine. for bleachers on the floor. The men's and women's teams would have new locker rooms and coaching offices as well as a new training room. Blodgett's heart rate quickens just talking about it and she Call Jeannine Brooks or Steve doesn't hide her impatience for people who Bowler for more information aren't as committed to the project as she is. and to arrange a private tour. "I want young girls growing up wanting to come to Maine, and I feel if we can get the program back to that level then I've done my job," Blodgett says. "I'll feel ful­ 9 Alumni Drive filled knowing that we are at the point Orono, ME 04473 where young girls aspire to come to UMaine to play basketball."

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In its two decades of operation, the Lobster Institute has strengthened the lobster industry by fostering open communication among everyone involved.

Dana Rice's family has Key to the whole process is the Lobster distributors can yield far-reaching results. been lobstering in Institute at the University of Maine, he But ask those in the state's lobster indus­ Maine waters for gen­ contends. try what difference the institute makes and erations. He was seven "The institute brings people together they'll inevitably cite the communication when he first accompa­ and gives them a forum in which to dis­ it has facilitated in the past two decades. nied his grandfather as cuss these things," says Rice, owner of D.B. "Prior to the formation of the institute, he checked his traps in Rice Fisheries in Birch Harbor and a mem­ there was real mistrust between fishermen Birch Harbor. Now his seven­ ber of the New England Fishery Manage­ and scientists," says Cathy Billings '78, year-old grandson has started ment Council. "If it wasn't there, there ba­ '95G, an assistant director at the Lobster donning his oilskins to go out with his sically would be no other place for us to Institute. "Lobstermen saw researchers as father on occasion. discuss what's on our minds and find com­ trying to control the industry without even That cultural heritage, the opportunity mon ground to work toward common being on the boats, seeing what the fisher­ afforded young people, and the abundant goals." It seems almost too simplistic to men see day in and out. The institute built natural resource are critical, Rice says, for think that open, regular dialogue between a bridge between them." maintaining an industry—and a way of Canadian and American lobstermen, Bridge building was achieved by fos­ life. pound owners, scientists, processors, and tering relationships, says Bob Bayer, the

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14 Maine Winter 2008 institute's executive director since 1995. like extruded snack foods for people and another place to live." "There were many splinter groups from dog biscuits made from processing by­ Bayer came to UMaine in 1972 as a poul­ Newfoundland to New York, but we were products, such as mince and shell. try expert, teaching courses in animal nu­ able to get them in the same room, talking In 2006-07, the institute helped chan­ trition and physiology. He worked with a together, and represented on our board of nel awards totaling more than $1 million master's student who wanted to pursue advisers." in state and federal funding into lobster- research on the nutritional requirements of At the fourth annual Canadian/U.S. related research. The institute is now plan­ lobsters in tidal pounds. In another project, Lobstermen's Town Meeting, held last ning a study on the impact of the lobster Bayer and a graduate student developed April in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, fish­ culture on tourism. and patented a vaccine to control erman Ashton Spinney reminded the au­ And the institute has launched a $4.8 Gaffkemia or Red Tail Disease that afflicts dience of 60 what brought them together million capital campaign to ensure future lobsters in captivity. to discuss topics such as the rising costs of funding for research and administration. By 1974, Bayer turned his research at­ lobster fishing, including fuel and bait; Organizers hope the campaign will help tention to crustaceans. price structuring that occurs between fish­ establish a regional lobster health coalition "No one on campus at that time was erman and consumer; and reconciliation of of researchers and fund an annual lobster doing anything with lobsters," Bayer says. environmental needs with economic reali­ health survey. Talking with fishermen, it was clear they ties. "In Maine, the lobster industry and the were not getting the help they needed. "We may come from different geo­ state didn't realize for a long time how "The people are what keep me involved graphic areas," he said, "but we all share important lobstering is to the economy and with the lobster fishery and industry. The and rely on the same natural resource. Sus­ the culture," says Rice. "When you're com­ science is great, but the fact is it also di­ taining a shared resource calls for construc­ peting to make a living, you take for rectly affects the lives of people in the U.S. tive sharing of information. Our knowl­ granted what you're doing, but the reality and Canada who rely on this industry for edge grows by this sharing of observations is there are no other fisheries like ours left. a living. It's an interesting community, the and experiences. The greater our knowl­ Without this culture, this would be just way they rely on each other and present edge, the better our decision-making will their problems to us. Some of it has to do be." with their history and the joy of getting out The Lobster Institute is both a conduit and doing a day's hard work. Most tell you and catalyst for research to meet industry there's nothing they'd rather do." needs. Working with a network of experts The institute has become a trusted re­ and scientists, many of whom are at the source for the lobster industry, a place to University of Maine, the institute has tack­ turn for the most accurate, up-to-date in­ led a number of issues related to lobsters, formation, Billings says. "I've always de­ starting in 1988 with research on lobster scribed the institute as industry driven," shell disease in tidal pounds and stock as­ she says. sessment. That research was followed by "Lobstermen came to us (UMaine) say­ studies on alternative lobster baits, a pat­ ing they wanted this. They were very pro­ ented technique for improving yield and active in wanting to secure their fishery shelf life of processed lobster, and devel­ because it's a very generational endeavor. opment of a test for law enforcement to They're bringing their grandchildren in, determine if female lobsters were illegally just like they came in with their grandfa­ scrubbed of their eggs. thers. They have a personal stake in it be­ Scientists now affiliated with the Lob­ yond the pay check." ster Institute have been studying shell dis­ Bob Bayer As part of Maine Sea Grant at the uni­ ease since the mid-1980s. Most recently, versity, the institute was established 20 research by a UMaine graduate student is "We may come from years ago with the help of the Maine exploring the correlation of the disease to Lobstermen's Association, the Maine Lob­ environmental health using GIS and maps different geographic ster Pound Association, and the Maine Im­ indicating heavy metal deposits. Also un­ areas, but we all share port/Export Lobster Dealers. By that time, der development is a low-cost hatchery to Herb Hodgkins of Hancock, head of the be used as a rearing facility for stock en­ and rely on the same Maine Lobster Pound Association, was al­ hancement. ready tapping the research expertise of In addition, the institute has focused on natural resource." UMaine to study nutrition and disease research to create value-added products control in crustaceans in captivity.

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"The Maine Lobster Pound Association An example of a more serious phone Bayer to lend expertise on the lobster die­ got off the ground with research the uni­ call: News that a shipment of U.S. lobsters off in Long Island Sound. While nothing versity did on lobsters in storage and Red has been turned back in Italy on grounds could stem the die-off, Bayer was able to Tail Disease," Hodgkins says. "We founded that lead levels are too high. In response, provide research findings that helped the the association to support (further) re­ the Lobster Institute put Italian authorities lobstermen better understand the role en­ search, then became one of the corner­ in touch with researchers whose work has vironmental contaminants, particularly stones for developing the Lobster Insti­ clearly shown that lead levels in Ameri­ pesticides, can play in lobster mortality. tute." can lobsters are well below minimums set "We're primarily here to ensure that While the Lobster Institute does not by the Food and Drug Administration. problems don't crop up for the industry advocate for the lobster industry, it does "We've been called 'lobster 911,'" says by staying proactive in lobster health," Bil­ serve as an information clearinghouse for Billings. "If there's a problem or a ques­ lings says. "Science is no longer a dirty crustacean enthusiasts worldwide. The tion, we're typically the first called. If we word with lobstermen. They know they phone calls and email come not just from can't give them the answer with Bob's ex­ need to have research to keep the fishery people in the industry, but also from the pertise, we connect them to the person who going." public. can." The fishery continues to evolve, says The zaniest question for the lobster ex­ Concern about the environment, par­ Rice, which makes it even more impera­ perts: How do I grow lobsters in my base­ ticularly water quality as it affects lobster tive that all those with a vested interest in ment? (The answer: It's not economically health, remains one of the leading topics the industry constantly keep the resource feasible; in the wild, it takes five to seven of discussion among fishermen. That was —and access to it—in mind. "It's the same years for a lobster to grow to a legally particularly true in 1999 when lobstermen old creature with no brain that keeps us marketable size.) from Connecticut and New York called humans on our toes," he says.

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As a top correspondent for the New York Times, Doug Kneeland '53 covered many of the nation's biggest news events. But the Lincoln native also had a gift for telling the story of small-town America.

oug Kneeland often talked about his return to his In 1999, Doug wrote a piece for the New York Times about his hometown of Lincoln in 1993, following a sterling return to Lincoln—what life was like there and why he did it. It journalism career with two of America's top news­ begins with the simple sentence, "You can go home again," and papers, the New York Times and the Chicago Tribune. ends with an eloquent explanation of why he returned. Many of his journalistic colleagues scratched their heads at"Because his I remember the streets and who lived in the houses, Dretirement choice. Kennebunkport, Bar Harbor or Camdenand theywhere every pothole was," he wrote. "...Because the lakes understood, but where in the world was Lincoln, Maine? and the streams are where they always were and I don't have to "Lincoln wasn't the picture learn new names and new postcard Maine they envisioned," places. Because four generations he once said. "This is a gritty little of my family are buried in the mill town—what people here cemetery on West Broadway. proudly call 'the real Maine.'" "Because I'm from here. And On the other side of things, the here is not a bad place." folks in Lincoln weren't the least Kneeland died on December bit surprised that Kneeland 15, 2007, in Lincoln, the same wanted to return home. As he small town where he was born liked to point out, most of them 78 and a half years earlier. "never saw much reason for any­ Retiring back to his home­ one to leave." And as for being a town says a good deal about well-known, big-city newspaper Doug Kneeland. He had a strong correspondent, well, that just sense of place, even though his didn't make that great an impres­ career forced him to take up resi­ sion on these folks. dence in a half-dozen states and "I'm sure some people don't to spend weeks at a time on the even know I worked for the Times road pursuing a story. And, or the Tribune," Kneeland would though he had interviewed U.S. say with a laugh. "And it probably presidents and was on a first- wouldn't change anything if they name basis with senators and ce­ did. It's one of the things I like lebrity news anchors, Kneeland about life here." always seemed just as interested And Kneeland was especially in the lives and dreams of less proud that his move back to his celebrated folks—farmers, mill hometown was a year-round com­ workers, small town mayors, mitment—no winter home in and shop owners. Real people— Florida or Arizona for this native the kind of people he grew up son. knowing in Lincoln, Maine. Although Kneeland spent By Jim Frick most of his childhood in Lincoln,

18 Maine Winter 2008 he did get some early exposure to city life UMaine had no problem with it, but the when his family moved just outside of national fraternity wouldn't allow it. I was Boston to Somerville, Massachusetts. At really turned off about that and wrote a Somerville High, Kneeland received praise strong letter of protest. It was pretty much from teachers for his writing. He became the end of my involvement." the literary editor of the school newspa­ During his last two years at UMaine, per and also wrote a column for the local Kneeland also began his career as a pro­ weekly newspaper. By the time Kneeland fessional journalist, working as a part-time returned to finish his high school career at reporter for the Bangor Daily News. Mattanawcook Academy in Lincoln, he The day after his graduation in 1953, he had thoughts of becoming a novelist. took a job with the Worcester Telegram. A Kneeland also was a talented athlete few years later, his old UMaine mentor, and earned letters in football, basketball, Wayne Jordan, recruited him to his staff at and baseball at Mattanawcook. Years later, the Lorain Journal in Ohio, where Jordan his baseball skills were on display again had taken a job as editor. as a member of Jimmy Carter's White "We put out a heck of a paper," House softball team. Kneeland's passion Kneeland recalled. "But I'll tell you, he for sports stayed with him for the rest of (Jordan) was just as demanding there as his life. he was when I was a student." When he graduated from high school In 1959, in part on a recommendation in 1947, World War II had ended, but the by Jordan, Kneeland was offered an oppor­ GI Bill was still offered to enlistees. tunity that most young journalists only New York Times national correspondent Doug Kneeland knew he wanted a college edu­ Kneeland in Kansas in 1968. dream of—a position at the New York Times. cation, but he put his goal on hold to take Kneeland started on the foreign desk, advantage of the Army's educational ben­ for football at one point, but he made it then moved to the metropolitan desk. efits. clear that if I played football, I couldn't be "In 1967,1 finally talked them into let­ His two-year stint in the military, in­ involved with the Campus." ting me be a national correspondent out cluding a tour in Korea, expanded Jordan was tough and demanding, but of Kansas City," he said. Kneeland's horizons, giving him exposure he also quickly recognized Kneeland's tal­ While he was often called upon to cover to people and cultures that would later ents and gave him lots of encouragement. major news events, Kneeland's signature serve him well as a journalist. Not surpris­ "Wayne Jordan was holding him up as stories became the ones about life in ingly, he was always proud of having been an example for us seniors," remembers America's heartland. an "enlisted man." Kneeland's good friend and fellow news­ "I was able to go into a small town and As soon as Kneeland was discharged in paperman Steve Riley '50, laughing. "He really understand it," he explained. "That's 1949, he enrolled as a history and govern­ was a freshman at the time, and we were because I grew up in Lincoln. I had an easy ment major at the University of Maine. At all very offended." time relating to those people, although the time he was thinking he might enjoy a Although Kneeland's nonacademic ac­ sometimes they were a bit hesitant when life as a high school teacher and coach. But tivities were somewhat limited by Jordan's they found out I was from the New York that all changed when he met the head of demands at the Maine Campus, he did join Times." UMaine's fledgling journalism program, Beta Theta Pi at the end of his first year. Kneeland liked to note that being from Wayne Jordan. But his life as an active fraternity the Times always had the opposite effect "He made a tremendous impression on brother was short-lived. At the end of on "people of importance." me," Kneeland remembered, "and I de­ Kneeland's sophomore year, he married He was thoroughly enjoying his life as cided to change my major to journalism." Anne Libby '53, and the couple moved to a national correspondent. But in 1969, Kneeland also became very involved a basement apartment not far from cam­ Times national editor, Gene Roberts, talked with the student newspaper, the Maine pus. Kneeland into returning to the Campus, which he said Jordan ran as a pro­ Being married didn't really fit in with newspaper's offices in New York. He fessional operation. Kneeland edited the fraternity life, and another incident further wanted Kneeland's help in turning the Campus in his junior year. estranged Kneeland from the Betas. Times into more of a national publication. "He was pretty insistent that we all de­ "There was a black fellow at the uni­ "Gene liked the kinds of things I was vote ourselves to it," Kneeland said. "I re­ versity that I wanted to rush for the frater­ doing," Kneeland recalled. "Of course, I member I was thinking that I might try out nity," he remembers. "The Beta brothers at was flattered. He thought that what I was

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doing out in Kansas City was the way to Kneeland believed strongly in "getting cover the country." a feel for the lay of the land." He liked to Roberts asked Kneeland to come back get to the primary state a week or more for one year to help with the transition. before the voting took place. Occasionally "He promised that if I stayed for one it even gave him a chance to socialize with year, I could have any assignment I some of the most celebrated people in his wanted," Kneeland said. "So that was just profession. too good to pass up." One time, he was alone in a restaurant/ Kneeland's decision was also influ­ bar in Manchester a week before the New enced by the fact that he had the highest Hampshire primary, when someone respect for Gene Roberts. tapped him on the back. It was NBC news "We were in agreement on almost eve­ anchor John Chancellor. rything," Kneeland said. "What we were "He said, 'You're Doug Kneeland, trying to have our correspondents do was aren't you? I'm John Chancellor.' I looked get a real feel for America—not just a New at him and said, 'I know who you are!' He Yorker's view of the world. Our goal was told me that he had been reading my stuff to explain the country to itself." for years and how pleased he was to fi­ In that year, the Times national staff George McGovern appears to be keeping his nally meet me in person. I thought, 'You're eye on Doug Kneeland during a campaign stop doubled and Roberts credits Kneeland pleased to meet me?"' in the 1972 presidential election. with being a big part of the paper's suc­ Chancellor invited Kneeland to his table cessful transition to a national publication. and the two newsmen talked until late into "Doug was a major force in improving "When the primary the evening. national coverage on the New York Times, "I remember him telling me that I had both as a brilliant editor and as an out­ season comes around the best job in the country," said Kneeland. standing national correspondent," Roberts "I looked at him and said, 'You wouldn't said. "He set high standards that others and the snow starts want to swap salaries would you?"' could follow. Quite simply, he was one of The presidential campaign that the finest journalists I have ever known." falling, I still get the itch Kneeland found most intriguing was the In 1969, Roberts kept his promise, and to get out and cover it." 1972 race between Richard Nixon and Doug Kneeland was given his choice of George McGovern—primarily because of assignments. He decided to make his base what it had to say about American society in Palo Alto, where he became a roving na­ at Kent State), and the Watergate hearings. at the time. tional correspondent. Not long after Kent State, Kneeland "The election was a difficult one for "It was wonderful," he remembers. "I returned to his alma mater to do a story those of us covering McGovern," he re­ pretty much picked my own assignments. about how the University of Maine had membered. "Being right there with Of course, the Times also gave me assign­ been able to maintain relatively calm fol­ McGovern, we saw things from a whole ments. But if it was something I didn't lowing the killings. It was a typical different perspective. We observed the think I'd be good at, I was always able to Kneeland piece—insightful, gracefully passion of his supporters and we, mistak­ get out of it." written, and with a very human touch. enly, thought he would do much better Kneeland was writing about America One Times assignment that Kneeland than he did." during one of its most tumultuous times. never shied away from was a presidential Covering that campaign also brought There was no shortage of big stories and campaign—he covered every one from Kneeland some celebrity. He was one of Doug Kneeland covered his share of them. 1968 to 1980. the subjects in Tim Crouse's legendary "It was really something to be a reporter Talking about following the presiden­ chronicle of the reporters who covered the at that time," he said "There was just so tial candidates around the country would 1972 election. Crouse's book, Boys on the much happening in the country." always bring a smile to his face and a Bus, doesn't paint the most flattering pic­ In California he covered the trials of wealth of stories from his memory bank. ture of the campaign press corps, but Doug Sirhan Sirhan and Charles Manson, which "When the primary season comes Kneeland clearly comes through as one of he remembered as "something of a cir­ around and the snow starts falling, I still its most decent members. cus—inside and outside the courtroom." get the itch to get out and cover it," he said His coverage of the McGovern cam­ There were also the late-'60s race riots, just a month before his death. "For some paign also earned a page in Bob Schieffer's student protests (including the shootings reporters it was a grind, but I loved it." book, Face the Nation. In it, Schieffer refers

20 Maine Winter 2008 to Kneeland as one of the "most Doug later became the Tribune's first mischievious men in all of journalism." public editor (ombudsman)—a fitting job Kneeland also wrote a wealth of stories for a journalist with his impeccable sense about the 1980 primary battle between of fairness. Ronald Reagan and the senior George "Doug's great strength was his real con­ Bush. Kneeland admired Bush and appre­ cern for journalistic integrity," noted ciated the respect the former president former Tribune managing editor Richard showed for reporters. The two men devel­ Ciccone. oped a warm relationship and Kneeland Kneeland stayed at the Tribune until even visited the Bush family once at 1993. His wife, Anne, had died of cancer Walker's Point. in 1989 and not long after, Kneeland had But Kneeland was bipartisan when it his own bout with the disease. came to his feelings about how various Following successful surgery, he "de­ presidents and presidential contenders cided to focus attention on whatever fu­ treated the press. In his screens for integ­ ture I was lucky enough to have." He took rity and personality it didn't matter if you an early retirement and decided to return were Democrat or Republican. He didn't to Lincoln, where his mother still resided. care much for Nixon, Reagan, or Carter. In He was soon recruited to write a col­ addition to George H. W. Bush, he liked Doug Kneeland with President George H.W. umn at the local weekly paper, the Lincoln Bush at the White House. Bob Dole and Bill Clinton. News. Kneeland agreed because he said he Steve Riley followed Doug's political "missed the deadlines, the clatter of the writings throughout his career and was "He never acted like he presses, and the smell of ink." He even always impressed with his fairness. "Doug drove down to the News's office every was a lot more liberal than I am," Riley was from the New York Wednesday to help put the paper to bed. noted. "But I could see no evidence of that Times. He acted like he In the mid-'90s Kneeland also became at all. No bias...." reacquainted with an old high school Of his hundreds of New York Times sto­ was from the friend, Barbara Jordan Lees. They were ries, Kneeland always thought the most married in 1997 and enjoyed retirement to­ significant was getting the "Saturday Maine Times...." gether in Lincoln for more than 10 years. Night Massacre" story—when Nixon dis­ Doug also reconnected in a strong way missed Watergate special prosecutor Kneeland remembered his satisfaction with his alma mater. For several years he Archibald Cox, and Attorney General when he opened the paper the next morn­ lectured and taught courses in the UMaine Elliot Richardson resigned. ing and saw his article as the front page journalism program and served as an ad­ He remembered being given some in­ lead in the Sunday Times. visor on the Maine Campus. Although his formation that day by a White House staff After working as the midwest bureau teaching stint was relatively short, he in­ member—information which turned out to chief out of Chicago in the late 1970s, spired and influenced a good number of be misleading. Kneeland left the Times in 1981 and ac­ aspiring journalists. "I had submitted a story late that after­ cepted a job as foreign and national editor In addition, he became an invaluable noon," he recalled, "and it just didn't feel of the Chicago Tribune. Later he moved to member of the UMaine Alumni Associa­ right to me. Then suddenly around 7:30 or the position of associate managing editor. tion publications committee and also so I got word that a statement was coming At the Tribune, Kneeland is remembered as served on the association's board of direc­ from the White House. I got over there as much for his humility, generous spirit, and tors. And with his passion for sports he fast as I could and learned of Archibald good judgment as for his skills as a writer soon became a season ticket holder for Cox's dismissal." and editor. Black Bear basketball games. The deadline for the Sunday morning "He never acted like he was from the In 2003, Kneeland was inducted into the edition of the Times had passed. But New York Times. He acted like he was from Maine Press Association Hall of Fame. Two Kneeland knew that this story had to get the Maine Times, and that made all the dif­ years later he was awarded an honorary in. The only possibility was by telephone. ference in the world," said Jim Squires, the doctorate by the University of Maine. "I literally ran to the phone and really Tribune editor during Kneeland's time at Those honors from his home state had to put the story together on the spot, the paper. "I don't think I made a major meant a lot to Doug Kneeland. His career as I was dictating it," he said. "That wasn't decision, good or bad, that I didn't have took him away from Lincoln for almost 40 easy—it was a pretty complicated story." Doug Kneeland's advice." years. But Lincoln never left him.

Winter 2008 Maine 21 Alumni Newsmakers Investing for the Public Good

After a successful career in the investment world, 2007 Mainebiz Business Leader of the Year, Hank Schmelzer '65, is now fulfilling his long-time goal of serving the public as head of the fast-growing Maine Community Foundation.

hen Henry "Hank" L. P. "Marion and I both served on the board like it might be a good fit." Schmelzer graduated from of the Maine Bank and Trust Company," Maybe the perfect fit. In his eight years UMaine in 1965 and headed he says. "I asked her if it was a job she at the helm, the MaineCF's assets have for George Washington Uni­ thought I'd be interested in and she told grown from $78 million to more than $200 versity Law School, he had one careerme I should goal definitely take a closer look at million and the number of donors has Win mind—public service. it. She said they were looking for someone doubled. As a result, in 2006 MaineCF gave A series of diversions delayed with a business background so it seemed a record $18 million in grants to commu­ Schmelzer from fulfilling that goal. The nities, groups, and initiatives around the first was a call to active duty in the U.S. state. In recognition of his achievements, Army and a stint in Vietnam. When he re­ Schmelzer was named 2007 Business turned from the war, he was still thinking Leader of the Year by Mainebiz magazine. about public service. While looking for the It took a while, but Hank Schmelzer was right job, he took a part-time position in a finally doing what he originally intended. Washington, D.C., law firm that did a good Not that the shift in careers didn't have deal of investment work. some bumps along the way. "Up until that time, I had no interest in "It was quite a change going from the the business world," Schmelzer remem­ corporate to the noncorporate world," he bers. "But after a few months, I became Schmelzer and Wells sailing in the 1980s. notes. "More than once that first year I captivated by it." Parallel Lives wondered if I was really the right person So Schmelzer changed his career plans for the job." and he became a securities lawyer with When 1965 classmates Hank Schmelzer One thing that Schmelzer says he had New England Securities in Boston in 1972. and Owen Wells were students at UMaine, to adjust to was the style of management. By the 1990s he had advanced to a high- they began a lifelong friendship and a life "In the corporate world it's a lot easier level senior position, overseeing $8 billion journey with many parallels. As young to just say, 'Hey look, this is what we're in assets and managing a staff of 240. men both wanted to enter public service. going to do,"' Schmelzer notes. "Your suc­ But Schmelzer never lost the yearning Both went off to George Washington Uni­ cess is largely determined by the bottom to get into public service and when he versity Law School where they were room­ line as a result of your decisions." turned 55 he saw the opportunity, and mates. And both were called to active duty Eventually, he found the nonprofit worked out a favorable retirement plan and served in Vietnam at the same time world to be a refreshing change. with his company. (leaving and returning on the same plane). "Decisions aren't just made at the top," He spent the next 18 months looking for Wells later practiced law in Portland and he explains. "You try to get a consensus the right opportunity. During one of his Schmelzer entered the investment world among the folks you're working with. You stays in Maine, he heard about a position in Boston. get support from everyone before you that was opening at the Maine Commu­ The two friends are now fulfilling their move forward. That takes time and effort, nity Foundation (MaineCF) in Ellsworth. original youthful goal in public service, but I've found that it is well worth it. Once Schmelzer and his wife, Cynthia heading Maine's two largest founda­ people buy into an idea, you get a better Livingston, had a home on Mt. Desert Is­ tions—Wells as president of the Libra product in the end. The motivation is dif­ land and he knew the departing MaineCF Foundation and Schmelzer as president of ferent but it's also very refreshing because president, Marion Kane. the Maine Community Foundation. it's about improving people's lives."

22 Maine Winter 2008 Another thing that was new to for an engineering study. We helped them and other community problems. MaineCF Schmelzer was grant making. Even though along the way, making subsequent grants gave an additional $300,000 for the imple­ he doesn't get involved in decisions about probably totalling $20,000. Eventually, they mentation stage of that project. specific grants (those are made by commit­ raised several million to renovate the the­ Of course the other major part of tee), he is very involved with projects that ater." Schmelzer's job is working with donors MaineCF undertakes. It's a part of the job A gleam comes into Schmelzer's eye as and prospective donors. For that he's on that brings him great satisfaction. he talks about how that renovated theater the road much of the time. But it's a job he The original mission of the MaineCF as has helped bring cultural events to the enjoys, primarily because of the great envisioned by founder Edward Kaelber community and raise the vitality of the people he meets and works with. was to provide seed money to groups and entire downtown. He also gets enthusias­ "I like to say that the SOB factor in this communities in the state who weren't able tic talking about what his organization can work is very low—especially compared to get funding from other sources. do to help the people and communities in with what I was doing before," he says. "That is really still the case," Schmelzer Washington County. Just this winter the Schmelzer believes that the achieve­ says. "We have so many stories of organi­ MaineCF made a $200,000 grant to support ments of MaineCF are just the beginning zations or towns that got a one or two thou­ heating needs and winterization of homes of a long period of growth which will al­ sand dollar grant that allowed them to take in that region. low the organization to have a big impact the next step." Occasionally, MaineCF provides much on the people of Maine. One example that Schmelzer likes to use larger grants. One was for $1 million to Much of that period of growth for is the Center Theater in Dover-Foxcroft. help support the capital campaign for MaineCF will have to happen without "We gave a group of citizens there a Spring Harbor Hospital in Westbrook. An­ Schmelzer at the helm. He recently an­ $2,000 grant to conduct a study to see what other was a $100,000 grant for the non­ nounced plans to retire at the end of 2008. would be involved in renovating the old profit group GrowSmart Maine to help "I'm 65," he says. "I thought I would theater downtown," he explains. "That fund the Brookings Institution study to be in this job just a few years. I'm still hav­ was in 1999. It enabled them to raise money finding solutions to reviving downtowns ing fun but they need some new blood."

Winter 2008 Maine 23 Groups

Senior Skulls Form ceived a great deal of support from Senior Skull alumni and Alumni Group from the University of Maine Alumni Association. "We're off to a fast start," or more than 100 years, a small Mitchell says. "We've had polo number of young men who are lead­ shirts made up for members, ers at the University of Maine are we are working on a scholar­ Fchosen every spring to become Senior ship fund, and we are already Skulls. These UMaine students form a planning for more events to strong bond, but until recently there was bring Skulls back to campus." no formal structure to keep them con­ Mitchell noted that the nected after they graduated. Now, a re­ Skull AIG board of directors cently created Senior Skull Alumni Inter­ includes alumni from the est Group (Skull AIG) hopes to do just that. 1940s to 2007. "We think it's important to keep our There are currently about Getting together at Homecoming 2007 are Senior Skull brotherhood connected and provide op­ Alumni Interest Group board members, left to right: Steve 700 Senior Skull alumni. Estab­ portunities for those who wish to reach out Turner '69, '71G, Dave Mitchell '87, and Matt Hunter '07. lished in 1906, between 10 and to other Skulls from years past or to those 12 members of the group are who are now students," said Dave Mitchell ception are any indication, the group will inducted every year based on leadership, '87, who was recently selected as the Skull be a big success. More than 45 Skulls at­ integrity, and their service to the univer­ AIG's first president. tended the dinner at Homecoming 2007. sity. They also need to be in good academic And if their first annual dinner and re­ Mitchell says that the Skull AIG has re­ standing at the university.

Penobscot Associates Celebrates its 50th Anniversary

UMaine alumni are very well represented in the group.

It was started in 1957 by some local busi­ ness people who wanted to invest in the Bangor area's booming real estate market. Fifty years later, Penobscot Associates boasts 48 members and some $3.9 million in assets. Today however, most of those assets are stocks not real estate. Every member is required to contribute a monthly fee to the group fund and all investment decisions are voted on by members at the club's monthly meetings. The investment philosophy is definitely "long term." One article about the group noted that their investment approach re­ flected New Englanders' common sense and egalitarian ideals. UMaine alumni attending the Penobscot Associates 50th anniversary celebration in September In addition to its success at investments, 2007. Seated, left to right are: Merrill "Pappy" Bradford '39, Chet Norris '51, John Norris '48, and the club, which includes people from a David Tibbetts '52. Middle row, left to right are: David Fenderson '68, Allison Briggs '50, Mark Foley '80, James Robbins '67, Peter Bartley '72, John Chapman '48, Robert Chase '47, and Rich wide range of ages, has also fostered Rosa '78. Back row, left to right: Nathan Briggs '02, '05G, Garret "Gary" Cole '72, Gary Briggs '85, friendships and business contacts. and George Parke '69.

24 Maine Winter 2008 Plus Weddings, Obituaries, and Alumni Events Alumni News and Events Southern Maine Chapter honors Chris Emmons 76 Calendar of Events Tuesday, February 19, 2008 The University of Kennebec Valley Alumni Chapter luncheon & meeting— 11:30 a.m. Maine Alumni Granite Hill Estates, Hallowell, RSVP to the alumni association Chapter of South­ Guest speaker: Dr. Kenda Scheele, senior associate dean of students ern Maine (UMACSM) re­ Thursday, February 28, 2008 cently presented Scottsdale, Arizona—Spring Swing alumni event—6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. "Lobsterfest" at the home of Michael and Stephanie Barry Brown ’65 Chris Emmons ’76 RSVP to the alumni association by February 18, 2008 with the 2007 Outstanding Friday, February 29, 2008 Alumni Award. The Tucson, Arizona—Spring Swing alumni luncheon—11:30 a.m. presentation cer­ Mountain Oyster Club, hosted by Bob ’68 and Cynthia Gray Cobb ’69 emony took place RSVP to the alumni association by February 18, 2008 at the chapter’s annual meeting Thursday, March 6, 2008 and dinner in October. Tampa, Florida—Spring Swing alumni luncheon—noon Chris is president and CEO of the Gorham Wine Cellar Restaurant, North Reddington Beach, hosted by Paul ’59 and Nan Earley Savings Bank. In addition, he is actively Desmond ’55 involved with the Maine Association of Com­ munity Banks. He is also active in his com­ Saturday, March 8, 2008 munity, serving on the board of Maine Medi­ Sarasota, Florida—Spring Swing alumni luncheon—11:30 a.m. cal Center and as vice chair of the United Polo Grill, Lakewood Ranch, hosted by John ’68 and Lynda Martin Rohman ’81 Way of Greater Portland. He also serves as chair of the University of Southern Maine Sunday, March 9, 2008 Foundation. It was also noted that Chris and Naples, Florida—Spring Swing alumni luncheon—noon the Gorham Savings Bank have been strong The Club Pelican Bay, hosted by Bill ’40 and Vivian Treat ’40H supporters of the UMACSM annual golf clas­ sic. Tuesday, March 11,2008 Chris has two grown children and lives in Boca Raton, Florida—Spring Swing alumni luncheon—noon At residence of Donna and Leith Wadleigh ’59 in Delray Beach Yarmouth with his wife, Marybeth Calvo Emmons ’78, and their youngest daughter, Wednesday, March 12, 2008 Sophia. Ft. Pierce, Florida—Spring Swing alumni picnic—11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pepper Park, hosted by Dick ’56 and Betty Brockway Nevers ’56 UMaine Music Extravaganza Thursday, April 3, 2008 Coming to Portland Portland Alumnae meeting & potluck luncheon Masonic Hall, Route 1, Scarborough, hosted by: Helena Jensen ’43 & Doris Ramsay Smith ’53 Make plans now to attend a special musical RSVP to Helena at: (207) 772-4421 by March 28, 2008 event by the University of Maine Symphonic Band and the UMaine Jazz Ensemble at Tuesday, April 22, 2008 Merrill Auditorium on Thursday, April 10. Kennebec Valley Alumni Chapter luncheon—11:30 a.m. Joining the UMaine groups will be musical Granite Hill Estates, Hallowell, RSVP to the alumni association groups from South Portland High School. For Guest speaker: Dr. Keith W. Hutchison, interim director for medical sciences tickets go to: portlandevents.com. Tuesday, May 20, 2008 Kennebec Valley Alumni Chapter annual meeting & dinner—5:30 p.m. social—6:00 dinner Reunion 2008 Augusta Country Club, Manchester, ME, invitations will be mailed as the date draws closer

May 30—June 1 For more information on alumni events or to RSVP go to: mainealumni.org Classes of ’43, ’48, ’53, ’58, ’63, and ’68 or call 207-581-1185 or 1-800-934-2586.

26 Maine Winter 2008 The 2008 Online Alumni Association Auction Begins this April

The third annual Black Bear online auction will open for bids in early April. The alumni association will host a dedicated web site for its 2008 auction that reaches alumni and friends around the world. Would you or your company like to do­ nate an item to the auction? When you do­ nate we will list your contact information, including email, and link directly to your web site. Being part of the Black Bear auction will help you achieve widespread visibility by tapping into an engaged, active community to promote your products. The alumni association offers a special opportunity to Reunion classes. Donate to the online auction and help grow your class fund—all proceeds from your donated items Senior Alumni president Bill Currie ’52 with Gail Alexander ’09 and Peggy Crawford ’83G will be credited directly to your class fund. Scholarship Student Address Highlights Senior Alumni Luncheon We’d love to get gifts that are unique to your part of the state, country, or world—ones One of the primary goals of the Senior Alumni is to provide much-needed scholarship money that reflect a special regional or personal to deserving nontraditional students as well as to top UMaine scholars. One of those nontra- interest. Gift certificates are also very popu­ ditional students, Gail Alexander ’09, gave a moving talk at the annual Senior Alumni lun­ lar auction items. cheon during Homecoming 2007. We’re also seeking auction sponsors. To “I can’t tell you how much it meant to me that someone out there believed in me,” she told learn more about the benefits of sponsorship the group. “I was a high school dropout with two kids and not much of a future. Now I stand or to donate an item, please contact Diana here as a UMaine student with a perfect 4.0 grade point average. My experience at the uni­ Richardson at: 1-800-934-2586, via email at versity has been life-changing, and you have helped to make it happen.” [email protected], or write Also speaking at the event was dean of students, Robert Dana ’80, and the head of stu­ to: Auction, P.O. Box 550, Orono, ME 04473. dent financial aid, Peggy Crawford ’83G.

University of Maine General Alumni Association, Inc. BODWELL MOTORS Ford-Lincoln-Mercury-Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge Call to 2008 Annual Meeting Sunday, June 1,2008 Starting at approximately 10:45 a.m. at Buchanan Alumni House— immediately following the alumni awards breakfast. Good Luck, Black Bears! Bill Bodwell '50 Constitution and by-laws changes may be proposed. Please check www.mainealumni.org for details. 169 Pleasant Street, Brunswick, ME 04011 207-729-3375

Winter 2008 Maine 27 Classnotes

my students to read his book Lost mates. So grab a pen and tell me hide among the trees. Dana was on a Mountain in Maine. He empha­ your news and reconnect to “dear interested in Don’s new Prius hybrid sizes the importance of good prepa­ old Maine.” Toyota car which gets 50 to 60 miles ration and precautions when moun­ per gallon of gas under all condi­ tain climbing. He credits his survival tions. Toyota recently reported that in great part to the Boy Scouts. they have built and sold over 1 John Holyoke ’93 of the Bangor 1935 million of the models. Most of them Daily News wrote an article about must be driving in Japan and China, Donn earlier this year. Donn was as I have seen only one of them in given a fishing license, which will be Basil Staples my recent travels. renewed yearly. Donn proclaimed, 275 Colwick Road The second wedding of a grand­ “My heart’s in Maine. It’s always (585) 247-6509 daughter within two months was like been in Maine.” He was planning a Rochester, NY 14624 a triathlon to me. We played golf fishing trip in the East Branch of the starting at nine. The wedding cer­ Penobscot River where his adven­ Dear Classmates: emony took place at 4:00 at the First ture ended in 1939. My request for information about Episcopal Church in Andover, Mas­ Dorothy Averill Hawkes ’49, fourth generation progeny did not sachusetts. The music was supplied Senior Alumni who was the class correspondent for produce any results as yet. Are you by a single trumpeter and one many years, passed away very all too busy in your retirement to woman singer along with the church drop me a note about your great­ Jayne Hanson Bartley ’49 unexpectedly early in 2007. She organ. When they all got together in grandkids? It is a bit difficult to write 34 Orchard Street was very active in the Unitarian “Here Comes the Bride” the sound a news column when no news is Millinocket, ME 04462 Universalist church in Bangor. Re­ was electric—and deafening. The forthcoming. I could write about past (207) 723-9706 cently they unveiled a special quilt in reception took place at 8:00 in a her memory. experiences of our members but I huge tent erected on the golf course prefer to tell what is currently I just can’t believe that the words I Another fascinating alumna was grounds. happening. Please help me to make write today, an oppressively humid Sarah Thompson ’29 of Millinocket. I have just received news that the ’35 class column interesting and day in September, will be read by With her UMaine education she my lifelong friend and classmate, informative. you in January! I send warm taught science in New York for 30 Jim Haggett, has passed away. He I had the pleasure of attending thoughts to you all. years. She returned to Millinocket fell and broke his hip last October. the annual Rochester Chapter Reunion time was a wonderful summers and came back for good The surgery to repair his hip went Lobster Picnic on September 15th. weekend. The celebrating classes upon retiring. Former students from well, but he developed pneumonia, While no other ’35 members were had great turnouts who reminisced, New York often came to visit her. and he died just three days beyond present, it was really nice to visit regaled, and relived their days at As a retiree she became very his 93rd birthday. with the Rochester area Mainers. UMaine. Having Rudy Valle’s ’25 active in town affairs and her church Jim and I had many of our The delegation from the university widow there was special for it was where she sang in the choir. Her classes together at Orono, as both helped to make it a great success. he who immortalized the “Maine interest in education never waned, of us took the general engineering Yours truly recently had an Stein Song.” nor did her interest in sports. She course. The two years before Pearl aneurism operation. The doctor put Even though I was not in a cel­ faithfully followed Stearns High Harbor, Jim and I were roommates me out of business for a month, but I ebrating class, I enjoyed the meals School, UMaine sports, and the Red at Old Mill Place in Trumbull, Con­ am now back to cutting my winter and events and renewed friend­ Sox. Black Bear hockey was her necticut, as Jim was then working firewood. ships. favorite. for GE in nearby Bridgeport. Old Mill All classes can be forever proud Sarah and her sister, Effie Place was a large stone house of our scholarship support for cur­ Mitchell, both Stearns grads, left a similar to a fraternity house, but rent students. We can also be justly large sum of money to Stearns, there were only 12 occupants in­ proud of the Buchanan Alumni which was put in an investment 1936 cluding John Gowell ’38 and Ted House (funded completely by fund. Managed by the scholarship Butler ’35. One evening Jim’s girl­ alumni), a focal point for all who committee at Stearns and Patricia friend got me a blind date for a return. Wilson, a neighbor, $6,000 is given Kenneth L. Ireland bridge game. Her name was Lee I wrote in a previous column annually to a student for four years. 6259 Jasmine Court Carroll, and a year later she became about Marjorie Mooers Jenkins The income earned this year made it Mechanicsville, VA 23111 my wife for 64 years. ’31, now a resident of Millinocket possible for a second scholarship of [email protected] living with her son and daughter-in- $3,000 for two years for a student law, Dr. William ’62 and Leslie attending a community college. On our annual visit to Goose Rocks 1937 Jenkins. She had several responses Sarah and Effie were both remark­ Beach, my brother Don and I visited to the article from friends and former able ladies. the two families of our old friends students at Brewer High where she I had a nice note from Carol and who still live there—a far cry from Audrey Bishop Thibodeau taught for 39 years. Karl “Lindy” Lindquist ’49 ex­ the large number we grew up with 43 Conant Road There are often columns about pressing continuing interest in during the summers of the 1920s Presque Isle, ME 04769 Donn Fendler ’50, the 12-year old UMaine but find the distance be­ and the 1930s. (207) 764-1598 scout who was lost on Mount tween Orono and their home in Key We found time to visit Dana Katahdin for 10 days in 1934. He West, Florida, too great. Sidelinger and take him out to Please make a New Year’s has been a regular visitor to Maine It’s always great to hear from lunch. His 1820 colonial style house resolution to write to me so your and often shares his experience with alums, and alums so enjoy hearing on Route 5 in Limerick had been classmates can hear from you. We local school children. I encouraged about their former friends and class­ newly painted, and could no longer want to stay in touch.

28 Maine Winter 2008 ness program as he has very strong 1939 math skills and experience in com­ puters. As a conscientious, industri­ ous young man, he does work-study Edna Louise “Squeeze” Harrison during the school year and works a Dempsey full-time job during the summer at a 2526 Carrollton Road University of Maine System site, Annapolis, MD 21403-4203 Aroostook Farm Extension Service (410) 268-1888 in Presque Isle. His brother, Nathan, [email protected] has been a ’41 scholarship recipient previously; both young scholars First of all, many, many thanks again have been most grateful. to Carl Toothaker for practically In June, Charlene Perkins keeping this column going. He sent Strang, Helen Maling Walker ’40, a picture of Afton Farrin, Jr., and I drove to Orono for Saturday’s receiving his 60-year star from Reunion events. We were delighted Masonic Lodge #43 in Damariscotta. to see Donald Weston and his wife, Also, he sent me a note concerning Teddy; and Angelo Zieno from our the fact that the South Bristol class in attendance; we had lunch Farrins recently had a family reunion Happy 100th together in the Leadership Hall of with 200 attendees! His comment Clarence Nottage ’30 recently celebrated his 100th birthday with family the Buchanan Alumni House. was that it must have been the and friends. Clarence, who is from Waterville, worked for many years as Charles and Alice Smith drove up ocean air— a civil engineer for the U.S. Geological Survey. to campus from Dirigo Pines, their Recently, I came upon the old new residence, to check to see who black and white, Oscar-winning was registered; they did not stay for Joan Crawford movie, Mildred Peaslee Danforth hoping for news luncheon meeting here at Granite any events. Pierce. This jogged my memory of some of our classmates. She had Hill Estates this week with about 65 There’s an alumnus who lives at back to my ’39-’4O year in New York news! At that very minute, Ruth alumni there. I looked and listened the Highlands and accompanied the City. One day, while walking up Fifth Worcester Johnson was entertain­ in vain for the year 1940—no luck! three of us to Orono; George Avenue, I came upon a group of ing at her home in Buxton. Margaret Cindy Blodgett ’98 was our Andrews graduated in 1932 and was people following a small, lovely lady Steinmetz Mosher, Ruth speaker—we were all delighted to returning for his 75th Reunion. We with broad shoulders, high-heeled McClelland Jewell, Maxine listen to her as she starts her coach­ felt honored by his presence and ankle strapped sandals, and the Robertson Furbush, and Jack ing at the university. amazed that three from his class most startling blue-green eyes. I Dequine were visiting Ruth and I had lunch with Lucille were present. The Cianchette Wing followed her into Woolworth’s where Paul and were leaving for a trip to Maddocks Sprague last month. of Buchanan Alumni House was she walked through the store the Mt. Katahdin region. After that, She is still living happily at the dedicated on Saturday and the looking at various articles of they planned to visit Emily Blake Phillips-Strickland House in Bangor. Buchanan Alumni House celebrated merchandise. (She bought nothing.) McMonagle in South Portland. All of I wish I had more news. Don’t its fifth anniversary—all part of It was Joan Crawford, whose these friends have kept in touch and forget to get in touch with Alice Ann Reunion weekend festivities. hauntingly beautiful eyes are etched visited with each other as well as with any news for next time, and A fall event which U of Maine in my mind today. other classmates over the years and remember we both would be so alumni look forward to is the lun­ This headline caught my eye a certainly 67 years is one long time! happy to hear from you. cheon at the Highlands in Topsham. few weeks ago, and so I saved it. Margaret wrote that she had been in Charlene Perkins Strang, Barbara “Woman, 92, rearing six great-great touch with Marjorie Coffee Latus Savage Thompson ’42, and Dan grandchildren.” Having just become and that Marjorie moved a year ago Hatch ’49 are hosts. The Class of a great-grandmother for the first to the New Hartford area from Utica, 1941 1941 is certainly active, well, and time, the very thought of her exploits New York. She has an apartment in socializing: we had the largest takes my breath away! This calls for a small assisted living establishment attendance—eight: David Astor, Agnes Ann Walsh a reality check in my honest opinion. and is happy to be near three Joanna Evans Bardo, Joyce 15 Piper Road K322 Please send your news to fill this daughters and their families. Norma Ramsay Carter, Gordon and Scarborough, ME 04074 column— Sylvester Heanssler still lives in Janice Merrill Chase (Highlands ELD Deer Isle in the part called Sun­ residents), AnnaVerrill DeMunn, shine. Margaret says that Norma A Maine Hello to all ’41ers! I hope as well as Charlene and myself. A remains an active gardener, growing your summer and fall have been to great showing, don’t you think? We many vegetables for herself as well your liking as now we either hiber­ just won out over the Class of 1942 1940 as for her friends. nate or take off for warmer places. who had seven present. The guest Again the Highlands in Topsham Both Connie Philbrook Leger and I speaker was Dr. Ivan Fernandez Ginny Pease Dogherty entertained many UMaine alumni at received notes of appreciation from ’78G, ’82 Ph.D., professor of soil Granite Hill Estates a luncheon in September. The two Julian Burnett, the recipient of the science and the 2007 Distinguished 16 Walnut Drive 1940 attendees were Ed Rich and I. Class of 1941 Scholarship for the Maine Professor—this honor estab­ Augusta, ME 04330 There were about 40 or 50 of us 2007-08 academic year; the amount lished by the Class of 1942. There [email protected] there. And, speaking of University of was increased to $2,194. Julian, the were five class correspondents from Maine gatherings, the Kennebec grandson of Mary Boone Smith, is 1940 to 1944 there; of course all One day in late August I called Peg County Alumni Association had a a sophomore majoring in the busi­ looking for classmates and news—

Winter 2008 Maine 29 1940, Virginia Pease Dogherty; book twice and have included some forestry. In addition, he is a six-year 1942, Marion Libby Broaddus; 1943, 1942 excerpts from his college and mili­ representative from Dixfield to the Helena Jensen; and 1944, Joyce tary service years. Northern Oxford Regional Solid Iveney Ingalls. September 2, 1938, freshman Waste Board. He was a founding Marion Libby Broaddus Here are a few campus news week began with 516 men and member of the Oxford County Joint 40 Oakland Avenue items; the freshman class this year women who made up the class of Municipal Board. Westbrook, ME 04092 is the largest in the history of the 1942. His advisor was Dr. Spofford Dick was honored twice before (207) 854-4648 Orono campus and has the most Kimball. Freshman year he lived on by Dixfield: (1) the 2000 town report [email protected] students from Maine; the Class of the third floor of Hannibal Hamlin was dedicated to him and (2) he 2011 total is 2,105 students who Hall. His proctor was Hal Dryer. received the American Hometown In September, a portrait of former have strong academic credentials. 1939 nylon stockings went on sale. Leadership Award. He majored in Governor John H. Reed, painted by The total enrollment is expected to Germany invaded Poland. Dinner at forestry at the University of Maine. his grandson Reed Duford, was be 12,200 students from 47 states Pat’s 50 cents. 1940 Selective Ser­ His interest in forestry began when unveiled in the Buchanan Alumni and 62 countries. vice Act passed. 1941 December 7, he was a Boy Scout and it became House. John was also the featured The freshmen are being housed Japan attacks Pearl Harbor. Ted his life’s work. A master’s degree speaker at the Charles F. Allen in a cluster of residences on Hilltop; Williams batting average .406. 1942 was earned at Yale University. Society luncheon, which was held this is a new undertaking. The newly May 25 commencement and diplo­ He served in the United States prior to the unveiling. The Charles F. constructed Student Recreation mas at last. Advanced ROTC gradu­ Army in Europe in World War II and Allen Society was established in Center opened in this area this fall— ates in uniform received active duty he was a prisoner of war in Europe 1995 to recognize alumni and a large, impressive building and orders from Dr Arthur A. Hauck, our for one year. Upon his return to friends who share the intent to immensely popular with the student college’s most respected president. America he first worked for Owens- support the University of Maine by body. The University of Maine Foun­ The excerpts above are just a Illinois of Toledo in Old Town, moved will or other form of planned or dation has been bequeathed a taste of Ed’s wonderful book. It to Toledo, and then on to the employ deferred gift $10,000 or greater. The beautiful estate in Falmouth, Maine, really tells the story of our Class of by United Timber where he became next time you are at Buchanan, you by Eric and Peggy Cianchette. 1942 from the start to finish at our vice president of the Highland Lum­ will want to admire this excellent There was a reception and tour of beloved University of Maine. This ber Company, a division of United portrait. the mansion and grounds this book is full of memories not only of Timber and from which office he The University of Maine lun­ spring. In September the Charles F. our college years but life in coastal retired. Now, what does he do in his cheon at the Highlands in Topsham, Allen Society held its recognition Maine. spare time? He enjoys his vegetable Maine, on September 12, 2007, was luncheon at the Buchanan Alumni garden and his woodworking shop. once again a wonderful affair. Bar­ House. The guest speaker was John Sons David ’94 and Richard ’94 bara Savage Thompson, Charlene H. Reed ’42, former governor of followed their father’s love of for­ Perkins Strang ’41, and Dan Hatch Maine and also former ambassador Reunion estry and majored in forestry at the ’49 were the greeters for area to Sri Lanka. Following the luncheon 1943 May 30-June 1 University of Maine. David is a alumni. Professor Ivan Fernandez and program there was the unveiling forester with the Maine Bureau of ’78G, ’83 Ph.D., Distinguished of Governor Reed’s portrait in the Public Lands division and works out Maine Professor of 2007, was the Helena Jensen grand reception area in Buchanan of Ashland; Richard is a forester guest speaker. Our class was well 12 Frost Street by Governor Reed and his grand­ with the Timber Resources Group, represented by Florence Atwood Portland, ME 04102 son, Reed Duford, who had painted working out of Farmington. Daughter Butterworth, Barbara the portrait. The Charles F. Allen Marjorie Gulyas ’73 was formerly SavageThompson, Mike Roy, John Society was established to recog­ Via the alumni office we learn that human resources manager for the Carter, Florence Cousins Weeks, nize alumni and friends who share Richard “Dick” Pierce has been ARAMARK Corporation in Philadel­ Elizabeth Honan, and myself. the intent to support the University named the 2007 Distinguished phia; a new job requires her to travel A note from Arthur and Doris of Maine by will or other deferred Citizen of the Year by the selectmen throughout northern New England. Bradeen Boyd noted that Arthur plan; Allen was the first full-time of Dixfield. This honor was be­ From Bar Mills and back to Bar had a mild heart attack and now president from 1871 to 1879. Donald stowed in appreciation for Dick’s Mills encompasses the full circle in lives with a pacemaker. All those Weston and his wife were at the commitment to the operation of the which life has led George Marshall wonderful medical discoveries keep same table with me. In October I town. For the past 26 years he had Pease. George majored in civil us going on and on. was on campus again for the Uni­ volunteered to serve on numerous engineering at the University of Nancy Philbrook died July 5, versity of Maine Foundation annual town committees. He was chairman Maine and, upon matriculation he 2007, after a long illness. All of us meeting and luncheon. At this event of the board of selectmen from 1989 worked for Curtis-Wright for one who attended the summer reunions Al McNeilly ’44 gave the acceptance to 1999. Dick is happy that he year designing the C-46 airplane. at Wit’s End looked forward to speech for the Abram W. Harris helped obtain a two million dollar He then served his country in the Nancy’s special cakes and pies— Award which was given to the Class grant for Dixfield to build a new 14th Armored Division in France and her goodies were the first on our of 1944. This award is to recognize water system. He currently serves Germany during World War II. Dur­ plates. Nancy and her sister Connie an individual or individuals whose on the water advisory committee, ing the summer of 1946 George Philbrook Leger ’41 together oper­ actions, like those of President which ensures safe, clean water for worked for the Maine Turnpike ated the Phibrook Farm Inn, a long­ Harris, left the University “larger, the residents. He also sits on the Authority building the Maine turn­ time family establishment. stronger, and in every respect better town finance committee and was a pike. The following year he went to Dorothy Warren Crane died fitted to do its work.” This luncheon former member of the board of work for the New England Tele­ September 13, 2007, in Milbridge, was indeed an exciting event for me assessors. Dick’s interest in the phone Company in Bangor as out­ Maine. So many of our class have because I was elected as an honor­ economic development of the side plant engineer, which was the passed on but oh, the memories we ary member of the University of Androscoggin River Valley is evident beginning of a 38 and a half-year Maine Foundation; I feel so deeply have of them. by his commitment to the River career with that company. Employ­ Edgar Thurlow Pitts died April honored with this recognition. Valley Growth Council and the River ment meant many transfers to the 28, 2007. Thurlow was the author of Please stay well and stay in touch! Valley Technology Center. Canadian border, Massachusetts, that wonderful book, Long Ago and Dick is treasurer of the Maine Vermont, Rhode Island, New York, Far Away, which tells of his life Tree Farm Committee and is a and back to Portland, Maine. growing up on Deer Isle. He kept a member of the Maine Tree Founda­ George described this as a “good Go Blue! journal all his life. I have read his tion whose goal is to improve Maine company to work for, I enjoyed the

30 Maine Winter 2008 work.” That says a lot in a few words, doesn’t it? In today’s society, one seldom hears that testament of loyalty and sincerity. Back along, George spent two to three weeks in Florida. One memorable trip began with a flight from Montreal to Vancouver, driving to Los Angeles and then, without haste back to Bar Mills. A very satisfying volunteer activ­ ity has been delivering Meals on Wheels. Aside from that, summer­ time finds him in his garden or mowing the tall grass around the garden. George states he is “busy all the time. I feel fortunate to have good health.” Barbara Leadbeater Lincoln looks back on two successful ca­ reers—first as a medical technolo­ gist and then as a junior high school teacher. Soon after successfully completing a major in zoology at the University of Maine, Barbara spent one year at Worcester, Massachu­ Four classmates accepted the 2007 President Abram W. Harris Award at the University of Maine setts, state hospital to learn those Foundation’s annual luncheon in October. Left to right are: Al McNeilly, Earland Sleight, Harris Award techniques required of a medical selection committee chair Pat McGuigan Collins ’49, ’86, Russ Bodwell ’47G, and Dick Hale. technologist. She then returned to Maine to work at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston and the UMaine Honors the Class of ’44 old Thayer Hospital in Waterville. Along the way, Barbara took The Class of 1944 was the recipient of the prestigious 2007 President Abram W. Harris Award in courses to obtain a certificate to October. The award is presented annually to an individual or individuals whose work and actions have teach. She began her teaching left the university “stronger and better fitted to do its work.” career in Newcastle and then moved on to Bristol for a total of 20 years, The Class was recognized for the tremendous support and leadership it has provided to the retiring in 1985. University of Maine for more than 60 years. Its generosity is evident all over the campus—from the Barbara and husband, Edward Class of 1944 Hall, to the Buchanan Alumni House, to the Bodwell Lounge at the Maine Center for Lincoln, Jr., took a memorable trip to the Arts, to the newly renovated Bear’s Den. In addition, the class’s loyalty and leadership has London in 1997 to visit the site where he was stationed during inspired generations of alumni, faculty, administrators, and students. World War II. The highlight of that Following the award presentation and a showing of a video honoring the class, ’44 member Al journey was a side trip to McNeilly gave a moving acceptance speech on behalf of his classmates. The award comes with a Stonehenge. “It was truly impres­ $5,000 prize which will be put in the 1944 Class Fund. sive,” said Barbara. Since retiring she has enjoyed volunteering at the switchboard at Miles Memorial Hospital for a num­ was held on September 12, 2007, at Arriving at the Bear’s Den at 11 ber of years but had to give it up The Highlands in Topsham. It was 1944 a.m., we enjoyed an hour or so of due to eye problems. For 37 years just a great day weather-wise and coffee and light snacks plus a lot of she has served as church clerk at camaraderie-wise when members of conversing, catching up on what we Bunker Hill Baptist Church in the ’30s, ’40s, ’50s, and ’60s Joyce Iveney Ingalls are all doing these days. Jefferson and where the good work classes from southern Maine gath­ 9 Seabury Lane University staff attending in­ was recognized by a pewter plate ered at Topsham. Dan Hatch ’49 Yarmouth, ME 04096 cluded: Dean Dave Humphrey, inscribed with names and years of was master of ceremonies and college of engineering; Dean Ann service. The Lincolns are parents of introduced the speaker, Dr. Ivan Al Ehrenfried, our able president, Leffler, college of arts and sciences; Edward Lincoln III, who works for Fernandez ’78G, ’82 Ph.D., chair­ called the class together for a Dr. Stuart Marrs, chair of the music the Maine Department of Transpor­ man of plant, soil, and environmen­ summer gathering and annual department; Professor Chip Farnum, tation, computer division; Barbara tal sciences at UMaine. Dr. meeting on July 17th at the Bear’s coordinator of the school of perform­ Lake is a substitute teacher in Fernandez spoke of his interactions Den in Orono. Those attending from ing arts; Dr. Robert Dana ’80, dean Readfield and Manchester. with students as advisees, grad the class and their guests were: of students; and Angel Loredo and Olive Rowell Taverner has students, and students who work in Bob Beverage, Pete Farnum, Don Kenda Scheele, associate deans of moved to the Lodge of Granite Hill research labs. He is affectionately Bail, Charles and Anita Stickney, students. From the alumni associa­ Estates in Hallowell: 60 Balsam called “Dr. Dirt” by his students. He Russ and Barb Higgins Bodwell tion: President Todd Saucier ’93, Drive, Apartment 222, Hallowell differentiated dirt from soil in that ’45, Al Ehrenfried and his grandson ’97G accompanied by Valerie 04347. Gladys MacLeary lives “dirt” does not have much value Shamus, Al McNeilly, Joe, and Joy Mitchell, Chris Corro, Rebecca there, as do other UMaine alumni. whereas “soil” meets life’s needs. Iveney Ingalls. We missed those of Brunton, and Shannon Coiley ’93. On another note the eighth Dr. Fernandez is the 2007 Distin­ the class who were not able to Pat Cummings ’89, ’44H repre­ annual “Highland Fling” luncheon guished Maine Professor. attend. sented the university development

Winter 2008 Maine 31 office and Sarah McPartland-Good, and with the warmth that radiated What a great time my daughters their own thing as well! When Bob the U of Maine Foundation. from her winning smile.” We are all and Connie Carter Lamprell attended his Army reunion in the At the buffet luncheon we were proud to have this lady as our class­ planned for my birthday recently! Midwest, Marge flew off to Canada entertained with live background mate. She’s tried for the past two years to to visit her sister! And in the early music by Al Ehrenfried, Jim Frick, Keep those cards and letters arrange a luncheon for several of fall they all had their annual Ames and John Cooper, a musical en­ coming. We’ll be writing another our classmates. Since it’s fall, rela­ family vacation on Kezar Lake semble who knew and played many column before very long and need tives return to work and school and together at Severance Lodge in of the old 1940s tunes. They were input! there’s little free time. She decided Center Lovell, Maine. great! she would like to have this on my A recent telephone chat with Jim After lunch, Al Ehrenfried kicked birthday! Donovan brought me up to date off the business meeting introducing Daughter Cindy Bradley Brochu with his activities. The summer was university and alumni association ’73 drove me down to Kittery Point, busy with his children coming and staff, each of whom gave us an 1945 Ruth Higgins Horsman and Peg going throughout the season—and update on what is going on in his Brown Bunker had a friend drive he thoroughly enjoyed that. How­ area of responsibility at Orono. Carolyn “Charlie” Chaplin Grant them down from Auburn, and Doris ever by fall it was getting very quiet. Debbie Neuman, director of Target Gorham House Emery Spencer drove herself up His daughter Meggie was going off Technology Incubator, gave us a 50 New Portland Road from Peabody, Massachusetts, for to London for a reunion with her very interesting and informative Gorham, ME 04038 the day. She’s as perky as we all class at Oxford. So she invited him insight into her work of providing (207) 839-5757 remember her. She lives there in a to go with her (doctors rarely have information technology firms with home. She went on a most pleasur­ time for these pleasures). He access to the resources they need Welcome, classmates! able cruise recently to Bar Harbor, jumped at the chance and had the to grow and attain long-term suc­ The summer was long and hot her hometown, and to the Carib­ time of his life! He said he saw cess. (great for vacations!). However, with bean. She had a marvelous time “every inch of it” and enjoyed it all The business meeting continued the recent new moon a cold rain has and I’m so happy for her. except for one factor- the English with the treasurer’s report presented taken hold. Last night the heavy Everyone loved Connie’s antique equivalent to the American dollar by Charlie Stickney; a report on pouring rains awakened me! And it’s home as well as all of her antiques took his breath away. It’s only worth recent class giving and suggested still raining this evening! throughout her home. Most are very 33 cents on the dollar. Jim, it’s time additional gifting with comments and This morning when I looked out old pieces that have been in the you spent something on yourself— offered matching gifts by Russ the window the beautiful tall maple family for generations and fit the age so glad you had such a great time Bodwell, class vice president. that was golden yesterday at dusk of the home (1700s). They espe­ there. To top it all off, at 2:30 p.m., was brilliant coral red today! There’s cially enjoyed the large and airy Connie Carter Lamprell had a Ginger Hwalek, named the 2006 a tall pine beside it and they are sunroom. It’s so cheery looking out marvelous visit to Blue Hill, her Teacher of the Year by the Music beautiful side by side. I did skip out on the Atlantic. hometown, this fall. She visited her Teacher’s National Association, to take a picture—this color is truly To catch you up with other class­ best friend from grammar and high gave an update on the school of photographic—actually this apart­ mates, a phone call from Barb school there and she took her to all performing arts and a tour of the ment house is surrounded by huge Higgins Bodwell’s daughter, their old haunts! Their high school, Class of ’44 Hall. By 4:00 p.m. we tall pines and maples—and it’s Joanne Bodwell Ferreira ’73, gave the church, her former home, and had all found our cars in the parking especially beautiful this time of year. me the opportunity to see Russ ’44 even the cemetery. It was all very lots and headed home—proud of This apartment complex was origi­ and Barb and enjoy a very leisurely nostalgic but warming as well. She our college and our class. nally named Tall Pines—and indeed lunch with them here in Windham has no family there any more Since this meeting in Orono, Al these are—and the maples have where we stretched it out for nearly though. She did see her high school Ehrenfried has proposed that the certainly kept up as their partners— three hours! They both are doing and college friend Becky Bowden spouses of our class be made hon­ a gorgeous combination year round very well and have really enjoyed Wanbaugh. Becky is retired from orary members of the Class of ’44. but after last night I realize the frost their summer at Moose Pond in UMaine in Presque Isle where she This is the latest news heating the does give us this beauty for our New Bridgton. Joanne found a lovely taught history for over 30 years. It email and sounds to us like a super England fall season. cottage for them and she lives was great fun to visit old friends and idea. My daughters recently really nearby! Jo said she feels like they’ll nostalgic places after so many A letter to Al Ehrenfried from Bill surprised me with a visit to The enjoy going back next year though years. She’s so glad she went. Treat ’40 reads, “I have recently had Gorham House in Gorham—and at they have summered at the cottage By doing in-depth research I’ve the privilege of establishing a schol­ just that moment announced, on Highland Lake in Falmouth for finally located our close friend arship and endowment fund at the “We’ve made arrangements for you over 47 years! However new owners Dottie Currier Dutton. The 2005 University of Maine honoring my late to move here, Mom!” To say the changed that and they adjusted directory lists her as living with her sister, Mary Esther Treat Clark, least I was shocked—I had barely beautifully. They’ve moved from daughter in Yarmouth. However, who was your classmate. Mary been in Windham a year. However, New York permanently to Dirigo when I called for her, her grandson Esther spent much of her adult life with no one here even near my age Pines in Orono well over two years answered and said, no, Grandma helping other people and for over 30 and not feeling safe to drive since ago and thoroughly enjoy it. They does not live here but she still lives years was president of the Little last April (I stopped as I felt it wasn’t also enjoy the numerous activities at her home on the lake! He gave Chapel of All Nations, which is safe for me—and others, as I’ve had on campus. They are an ideal me her number and I called her and affiliated with the University of Ari­ dizzy spells since last fall.) It will be couple for D.P! indeed she is there! She does have zona in Tucson.” Bill also enclosed a nice to again live with others of my Bob and wife Marge Chase a very nice caretaker who called me news clipping with the heading age and also I’ll have dinner at night moved there in the fall of 2006 as today and asked me to let her “UMaine scholarship honors Waldo with others too. I’ve found it difficult well, seemingly for the winter. How­ friends know where she is and her County woman.” The article lists to eat alone for the first time in my ever, they enjoyed it so much they telephone number and I said hello. Mary Esther’s many distinguished life, and cooking for one is really no decided last spring to sell their She’s very anxious to hear from you! services to her community through­ fun! I miss the happy chatter at home in Hampden. They had lived I’m so happy we were able to locate out her lifetime. Randi K. Kisiel, who meals and miss sharing a meal with there for over 50 years! Being from her again and her address is: Dor­ succeeded her as executive director others too. I am looking forward to Hampden they’re still in the general othy C. Dutton, 243 Prides Farm of the Little Chapel, was quoted as sharing the dinner meal with friends area and Bob, for his golf, goes to Road, Falmouth, Maine 04105. Her saying, “Mary Esther’s leadership of each day. I will still prepare my own the Penobscot Valley Country Club telephone is: (207) 797-0371. the board was handled with dignity breakfast and lunch but that’s OK. in Orono. Last summer they also did Until next time keep well, keep

32 Maine Winter 2008 happy, and give me a call or write to keep me posted about your lives so I can share it with the other ’45ers. I expect I should say Happy Holidays too! (As these are published quite some time after we write them.) Bye for now— Keep those cards and letters and phone calls coming.

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Mary Spangler Eddy 10 Bryant Park Drive Camden, ME 04843 (207) 230-6624 [email protected]

During these cold winter days, please take a moment to write. Even if your address hasn’t changed and you have no news, we still want to hear from you. Please—no news is not good news. Annual ’48 Gathering Class of 1948 members got together for their annual event at Granite Hill Estates in Augusta this summer. Back row (left to right): William Wilson, William Tozier, and Alan Burgess. Middle row (left to right): Marit Andersen Wilson, Margaret Watson Savignano, Cynthia Bean (wife of the late Ralph Bean), Aletha Meade Blackmore, EdieAnne 1947 Young Hutchinson, Mildred Morris Stengel, Barbara Sullivan Knowlton, and Pauline Parent Jenness. Front row (left to right): Barbara Andrews Slager, Marguerite Sullivan Powers, Willard Moulton ’50G, and Robert Buck. Mary “Chickie” Sawyer Jordan 6 Sea Street Al ’44 and EdieAnne Young P.O. Box 223 strated her personality, charm, and from the generosity of the Class of Hutchinson went up the 42 stories Northeast Harbor, ME 04662 wit, along with her true dedication to ’48. Kyle is the son of Rick Knowlton to the observatory of the new (207) 276-5362 her team, our college, and all ’80, and Whitney is the daughter of alumni. I hope that some of you will Bob Knowlton ’83 and Stephanie Penobscot Narrows Bridge. “Amaz­ ing sight.” It is the only cable-stayed You could put a smile on someone’s be able to attend a game this sea­ Zabka Knowlton ’82. Our thanks to bridge in Maine and the only one face just by sending a note for the son and give them our support. By all of you for your support. with an observatory on the American alumni magazine. Whether you the way, academics is a requisite for We had our annual summer continent. Old Fort Knox has been spend the winter shoveling snow or her team members. gathering at Granite Hill Estates in restored also and it is the entrance playing golf, we’d love to hear what We had an email in August from Augusta with as many classmates, to the bridge. Edie says you’d never you’re doing. Come on, brag about Bob Macdonald. He writes, “Hi, spouses, and friends that we could believe how great it looks today. those wonderful grandchildren or ’48ers. Just a note to say that I contact. We wish all you ’48ers Note: Have been there and done great-grandchildren. continue to enjoy life in fast-growing locally and from the surrounding Bozeman, Montana.” He also says areas would join us next year. It is a that and I agree. Take a picnic and that if you have a sick sense of very pleasant gathering. Get in spend the day. Take the grandchil­ humor, visit Yahoo!, TV’s Comedy touch! dren with you. Al and Edie also Reunion with an Edge, to see what’s on. We highly recommend the new 1948 May 30-June 1 Alan and Mary Marble Burgess are happy to hear from you, Bob. ’46 joined us again. It is great that Boothbay Botanical Gardens which His email address is: they have a place in Madison on formally opened this summer. There Laney Carter Bradshaw macdl [email protected]. Lake Wesserrunsett and come from are 400 acres of outstanding 202 Birchwood Terrace Millie Morris Stengel says hello Oklahoma for the summer. Mary plantings, all in a natural state. Pittsfield, ME 04967 to all. She attended the KVAC lun­ was thrilled that most of their chil­ Hank and Bonnie Andrews [email protected] cheon also and sat across the table dren were coming for a week’s visit Slager were spending the summer from me. She reported that her from Colorado, Missouri, Illinois, in a cottage on Mount Desert Island. Barbara Sullivan Knowlton grandson, Joel Dooling, a sopho­ Massachusetts, and Maine; includ­ They winter at home in Palm Coast, 16 Lloyd Road more majoring in business adminis­ ing a great-granddaughter who is Florida. Bonnie says they’re busy Waterville, ME 04901 tration and international relations, learning to walk. Am sure it was a caring for her mother, Julia, now was a recipient of some scholarship wonderful experience and the walls 105-years young. She can still name A Maine Hello to all you ’48ers! money, thanks to the Class of ’48. were bulging. all the counties and cities in Maine I have just been to a luncheon I am going to assume some Barbara Patten Wells would like in alphabetical order. Their great meeting of the Kennebec Valley bragging rights and tell you that my to get in touch with friends from pleasure is to go on a couple of Alumni Chapter and I am convinced grandson Kyle Knowlton, a junior Orono. She is now living in cruises a year. Good for you. that the athletic department has majoring in mechanical engineering, Topsham. Barb—we need more Along with the “Kitchen Kabinet” made the correct choice in the hiring and my granddaughter, Whitney information—either email address, group, we were very pleased to of the head coach of the women’s Knowlton, a freshman with an inter­ street address, or phone number. have Robert and his wife, Janet basketball team. Cindy Blodgett ’98 est in business administration, have We’d like to be in touch with you, Malcolm Buck ’57; William and was the speaker and she demon­ both received scholarship money too. Carolyn Tozier; William and Marit

Winter 2008 Maine 33 Andersen Wilson; and Hank and Bonnie Slager with us to enjoy the conviviality and lunch. Friends who joined us were Jane A Visit to Bar Harbor Longfellow Cullen ’47, Rick ’49 and BJ Durgin Banton ’47, John Kelley ’49, Gladys Clark McLeary ’43, and A group of 1949 members Virginia Pease Dogherty ’40. gathered at Mira Monte Inn Cynthia Bean, widow of Ralph in Bar Harbor last spring. The Bean, who lives at Granite Hill proprietor of the B&B is class­ Estates, was pleased to join with us and we to have her. mate Marian Stanley Burns. We were sorry to learn that Marian has been inviting class Miriam “Mim” Hepburn Mosley members to the gathering for passed away on October 9. Mim the past five years. and Bud lived in the university trail­ ers. Later, Mim taught school for Fred Robie ’53 (left) with Thomas Coughlin ’49 many years. We send our sincere condolences to her husband, Howard “Bud” ’49, and her family. Chris Corro and Valerie Mitchell from the alumni association came from Orono to give us an early reminder that 2008 is our 60th Reunion and not too early to start making plans. It boggles my mind to think of the passing of 60 years. In the twinkling of an eye? That’s the news for this time. Please know that we are always eager to get any news from you. You send it, we’ll print it. All good wishes for a Happy New Year to everyone!

1949 Thelma Crossland Robie (left) with Kathleen Kennedy Colleen “Sparky” Richardson Coates providing Nickless (center) and Paulyn Cheney Howard. the entertainment. Rosemarie “Jinx” Gagnon Hallsey 13 Longrale Park, Apt. E 730 Union Street Bangor, ME 04401 Richardson Coates, Thomas across the street to the Portland (207) 945-6349 Coughlin, Evelyn Ellsworth 1950 Museum of Art. In addition to many Dearborn, Vance Dearborn, Lois of those who were in Orono, we Greetings, classmates, I hope you Nicholson Healey, Mary-Abbie were delighted to see Irv and Dottie Ruth Holland Walsh enjoyed the holidays. Here’s a little Pulsifer Kilgore and her husband, Butler Marsden who had just ar­ 186 Jerry Browne Road news for our class. Ken; Kathleen Kennedy Nickless, rived in Maine to spend the month Apartment 1112 Ramon “Ray” M. Rakoff wrote Thelma Crossland Robie and her on Peaks Island; they said that their Mystic, CT 06355 that he retired 15 years ago and husband, Fred ’53, Paulyn Cheney Florida home is lovely, but there is (860) 536-6265 relocated to Sarasota, Florida, with Howard, Mary Wiswell Libby, and nothing like Maine in the summer! [email protected] his second wife. “I have recovered me, Rosemarie G. Hallsey. Dick Hewes and Betsey arrived for from cancer and I lead an active life We bring food for the evening the meeting looking very hale and I reported to you on our June 2007 with new friends. My wife, Myra, is a meal, but breakfast is provided by hearty; ditto Al and Joye Levesque, mini-reunion activities in Orono, and Ph.D. of psychology and is just Marian’s staff. Her only request from Al Mosher, and Chuck Barr. Dick what a great time we had! The going out of office after serving as us is a small donation for her staff Kelson joined us from Bridgton and weather was perfect, and we were president of the Sarasota Mental and a $25 donation for Habitat for we were so pleased to hear of his so pleased to meet and greet some Health Community Center. I would Humanity! It’s a very worthy cause! continuing interest and involvement 28 classmates and spouses who welcome hearing from any class­ Best wishes for the new year, and with ice hockey plus the fact that he returned for all of the festivities. Two mates who visit here.” send me your news! plays in the annual alumni game in Marian Stanley Burns is propri­ months later, we held our annual Orono. Dick was honored this year etor of Mira Monte Inn in Bar Harbor, late summer class gathering on the at the Friends of Maine Hockey Maine. For the past five years, 2nd of August at the Cumberland annual awards banquet in Brewer, Marian has been inviting members Look for an alumni event Club in Portland, hosted by our where he was presented the of the Class of 1949 to Mira Monte veep, George Gray. The day was Madeline Bacon Spirit Award, given prior to opening up her bed and near you. Check the sparkling as 20 classmates, plus annually to an individual who has breakfast for the summer season. spouses and guests, gathered for shown exceptional devotion and Members of the class this year calendar on page 26. conversation, a short meeting, a support for the University of Maine attending were Colleen “Sparky” delicious luncheon, and then a trip men’s hockey program. Dick plays

34 Maine Winter 2008 in a 50-and-over men’s hockey Adams celebrated their gional High School. league in Portland and is delighted 60th wedding anniver­ Please make a 2008 New Year’s to drive to Orono to sell 50-50 raffle sary in July at a family resolution to send me your news. tickets at all of the home games! gathering hosted by This column is as large as the news Congratulations to you, Dick! their four children in items we have to report on—so as The 1950 executive committee Cape Elizabeth. Glenna “they” say, “Keep them cards and met in early November at Maggie’s and Marvin met and fell letters coming!” time-share at the Samoset Resort in love at Cold Stream My love, Ruthie on Penobscot Bay. We met a day Pond in Enfield, where later than usual inasmuch as Alton they still maintain a and Dottie Lord Hopkins had just family camp. The returned to New England from Adamses settled in Atlanta, Georgia, after the marriage Cape Elizabeth (3 1951 of their son Scott to his beautiful Chesterwood Road— bride, Colleen. They said that the 04107) and it is there Frances Pratt Caswell wedding was lovely—with one and that they raised their 36 Sumac Drive all so very happy! We all enjoyed four wonderful children, Brunswick, ME 04011 the sights and sounds along the bay and taught them to ski, College of engineering dean, Dana Humphrey, (207) 725-6084 as we continue to make plans for sail, garden, and enjoy [email protected] our 60th Reunion in 2010. In addi­ beautiful music. Marv (left) visits with Dick Noyes ’51 at the Senior Alumni luncheon at Homecoming 2007. tion, we recommended the selection practiced medicine in of several classmates to be the the Portland area for In June 2007 Bryce Beattie was recipients of the 2008 Greatest some 35 years. Con­ inducted into the Maine Sports Hall Generation Award; that ceremony is gratulations to you both! oughly enjoys taking hikes along the of Fame. Bryce’s first basketball an integral part of the annual me­ Nicholas Smith of Brunswick Penobscot River! coaching position was at Stevens morial service at our Flag Plaza received an honorary doctor of Immanuel and Betty Friedler Academy in Blue Hill. From there he scheduled to be held on Saturday humane letters at the university’s Wexler spent a superb week at a went on to Freeport where he won morning, the 31st of May. Festivities 2007 commencement ceremonies in lake in Maine last summer where four Western Maine and three state for the 2010 Reunion will extend Orono. Nicholas is a Native Ameri­ they delighted in canoeing, swim­ championships in the years he from Friday, the 30th of May until can studies scholar and was hon­ ming, and just savoring the sights coached there. Next he coached at noon on Sunday, the 1st of June. ored for his work documenting the and sounds that surrounded them. Windham and in two years devel­ The Class of 1950 has reserved a history of native peoples in Maine Betty reported a highlight of the oped a team that went on to the block of eight rooms at the Univer­ and neighboring states and prov­ vacation was a mini-reunion and Western Maine finals. He continued sity Inn, 5 College Avenue in Orono, inces. He has published more than luncheon in Auburn when they met coaching in Massachusetts and overlooking the Stillwater River— 60 articles, has translated numerous Don ’49 and Martha Fogler Hobbs, Florida, finishing his career at Noble and those reservations are for the articles, and has developed a widely Marilyn Seavey Reilly, and Bob High for two years. He is credited nights of the 30th and 31st of May. used bibliography related to and Ginny Kennedy Nickless to with bringing the full court press to If you are interested in reserving a Wabanaki studies. have luncheon while getting caught Maine. In the Sanford News Bryce room (price yet to be determined, Some 68 years ago, our class­ up with one another’s activities/ said, “I decided to try something but will undoubtedly be in the area mate Donn Fendler, then a 12-year- families plus just reminiscing about different. I told the boys we were of $88 plus tax) please call the old Boy Scout, safely emerged from our undergraduate days and the going to play man-to-man all over motel, noting that you will be utiliz­ the northern Maine woods after “short” years since. the court, no matter what. When the ing one of the block of rooms for the having been lost for more than a Millard Clement and his wife, game ended, we had won by 15 Class of 1950. The telephone num­ week. He accomplished that feat by Leah ’78, recently celebrated their points. I knew then that there had ber is 1-207-866-4921; price in­ following a stream and telephone 56th wedding anniversary. They are been something missing in basket­ cludes your room and a hearty lines, eventually coming to a sport­ living in Orland (417 Castine Road ball. It had such an effect on players breakfast, in addition to ample ing camp on the Penobscot River. 04472) where he has served for 22 on the other teams that by the time parking. Keep tuned for more infor­ He was lost while hiking with family years—and is the current chairman they got to the basket they were too mation! members on Mount Katahdin and of the Orland Planning Board, and is tired to make the shot.” Just need to remind all class­ made national media attention as a chairman of the Orland school com­ In July Joan Wiswell Beach mates of the Class of 1950 scholar­ result of his plight. After the ordeal, mittee, on which he has served for organized a mini reunion of some ships that are awarded annually to he was promised a lifetime fishing 38 years. Millard and Leah are South Estabrooke friends and descendents of members of our license by the then-Governor Lewis mighty proud of their nine children, spouses. Jo and her husband, Dale, class who are attending the Univer­ Barrows—but somehow that license their 20 grandchildren, and seven hosted a dinner in Latham, New sity in Orono. The scholarship never became a reality until this great-grandchildren! Edward York, for Floyd and Isabelle “Pep­ guidelines (granted at not less than past June when Governor John MacGown and his bride, Anne, have per” Burbank Milbank, Gus and $500 per student) stress the fact Baldacci ’86 presented the license been married “close on” to 60 years Paulina “Boo” Robbins Gosse, that it is awarded based on financial to Donn—and in addition presented and live in Ellsworth in a farmhouse and Forrest and Frances Pratt need as well as academic merit with him with a decorative canoe paddle on MacGown’s Hill that was built in Caswell. The next day we boarded a GPA of at least 2.5. Determination autographed by the governor. In 1831 and has seen six generations a cruise boat in Troy, New York, for of need and academic merit is turn, Donn presented the governor a of the MacGown family. What a a Rensselaer County Historical evaluated by the office of financial copy of his book, Lost on a Moun­ wonderful family history the house Society excursion down the Hudson assistance. Please remind your tain in Maine, which tells of the represents and how great it would River to New York City. After spend­ family member(s) that it is the adventure! Donn, who coauthored be if it could but talk and verbalize ing the night in Teaneck, New Jer­ individual’s responsibility to make the book with Joseph B. Egan, said that history! Ed was a civil engineer sey, we returned to the boat for a his/her relationship to the Class of that the book “tells you what not to after graduation and worked on tour of New York Harbor. After lunch, 1950 known to the office of student do if you get lost!” Donn returns to projects across the country, includ­ we docked and boarded a bus for financial aid at the time of applica­ Maine every summer from his home ing the Bangor International Airport, the return to Troy. That evening we tion. in Tennessee (1770 Theresa Drive, Andrews AFB in Washington, D.C.; ate at the Mohonk House, a classic Marvin and Glenna Billings Clarksville, 37043) and still thor­ and the Mount Desert Island Re­ summer hotel atop a mountain

Winter 2008 Maine 35 across the Hudson from highlight being tea Sunday after­ Poughkeepsie. A grand time was noon. The train ride from Vancouver had by all. to Banff aboard the Rocky Moun­ The following students are recipi­ taineer was exceptional with a ents of the Class of 1951 Scholar­ wonderful young, vibrant staff who ship Fund for 2007-2008. George explained everything we experi­ Bragdon III of Madawaska, a first- enced during the two-day trip and year student majoring in kinesiology catered to our needs. The food and physical education, is the service in the dining area (beneath grandson of Patricia Murphy our observation deck) was superb Bragdon. Jenny Smick of and very well served. The humor of Sedgwick, a senior majoring in all the staff was a delight. Our bus English, is the granddaughter of drivers were great tour directors, Russell and Joanne Josslyn especially from Banff to Chateau Meade. Kirsten Elliott of Holliston, Lake Louise and the Athabasca Massachusetts, a sophomore major­ Glacier. We stopped to observe the ing in elementary education, is the wildlife—eagles, bears, long-horned granddaughter of James and Bar­ sheep, goats, etc.—and we were bara Grover Elliott. even encouraged to take brief hikes Elwood “Woody” Beach, class with our driver when we came to president, announces that the ex­ Five Class of ’51 members took an excursion on the Captain JPII last interesting spots. The mountain ecutive committee of the Class of July from Troy, New York, down to New York City. Left to right are: scenery was spectacular—and ’51 will hold a lobster picnic on Elton “Gus” Gosse, Frances Pratt Caswell, Floyd Milbank, Joan Wiswell many of us took innumerable pho­ Wednesday, August 6, 2008, at the Beach, and Isabelle “Pepper” Burbank Milbank. tos. At Chateau Lake Louise we summer home of Frances Pratt received an upgrade in our rooms Caswell in Harpswell, Maine. It is and were positioned over the front time to begin planning for our 60th association, and of course the Class Andover, Massachusetts; Jeanne entrance with the lake, its moun­ Reunion in 2011. All class members of 1952.” Frye Begley from Waldoboro, Al tains, and glacier in our view. The are welcome; however, a mailing Your Class of ’52 executive and Marnie Murray Pease from trail along the lake was a delight with particulars about the event will committee met on August 16th at Camden, Owen “Bud” Smith and even though the temperature was only be sent to executive committee the Buchanan Alumni House with a Wendy Kemp from Saco—all in minus 4 degrees Celsius. We fin­ members and classmates who have good representation. We discussed Maine. Mary Snyder Dow and ished our trip by having dinner at the attended summer class picnics in many items under the leadership of companion Stewart Coffin took a trip Calgary Tower before flying home the past. If you would like to receive president Bill Currie. One item to Jasper National Park in late via Toronto to Boston, where we information about the picnic, please discussed was the quality of the summer. It sounded like a fantastic were met by limo for the ride to contact Woody Beach, 7317 Valley meals provided by the university at experience, Mary. I recently enjoyed Maine. Our four intrepid members Lake Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina our 55th (which many had listed as a phone call with Joyce Smith from Seattle saw the Mainers off in 27612; email: inadequate on their comment sheets Bernard who, after teaching for the early a.m. before they left later [email protected] or after Reunion). We are thinking seven years in Maine, getting her in the day for their homes. Frances Pratt Caswell, class corre­ about our 60th Reunion and want it master’s degree, and teaching on Please do keep in touch and let spondent. to be special, so if any of you have Long Island, New York, for 30 years, us know any news of your activities. suggestions, we are open to your is retired. She and her husband are Many readers are eager to hear thoughts! enjoying retirement on Long Island. from former classmates! Since Reunion, 11 deaths of our It was so nice to hear from you, class members have been reported, Joyce. Ruth Drysdale Fraser from 1952 which I assume you will see in the Reno, Nevada, recently was pre­ Reunion necrology section of this issue. Time sented with her first grandchild. 1953 May 30-June 1 Margaret Murray Pease is taking its toll on our group. Please Congratulations, Ruth, to you and keep this in mind as you do your your son Tom and his family. 34 Curtis Avenue Nancy Schott Plaisted Camden, ME 04843 estate planning; our scholarship Our fall Canadian trip to the fund and class gift can use your Rockies was fabulous—first class all 7 Ledgewater Drive 207-230-1215 Kennebunk, ME 04043 [email protected] help. As recent news reports note, the way. The group was very com­ many seniors are spreading their patible and the leadership of our (207) 967-1380 wealth now, rather than include their venerable class president, Bill [email protected] From our class president, Bill bequests in will form. Currie, made things run smoothly. Currie: “It has been about three I was pleased to see Frank Kace Class members taking the trip were Fall is definitely here and when you months since we attended our 55th and his delightful wife at Reunion. Woody ’51 and Ginny Norton read this (probably in January) it’ll class Reunion and what a great one Frank would like to be in touch with Beach, Bonnie and Connie be even colder here in the North­ it was for those who were able to Paul Judkins and his wife. Does Bosworth, Bill and Harriet east. I’m freezing in my office, but attend the Bar Harbor and/or Orono anyone have a current address for Johnson Currie, Perry Hunter, Ray refuse to turn on the heat (unless activities. Our class had the second Paul that she or he could send me Lamoreau, Bill and Dorrie Mayne my fingers won’t work the keys). largest attendance this time around. so that I may pass it on to Frank? Lindquist, Fran Smart Trefts, Ken And how are all of you? I know The Class of 1957, observing their Several members of our class and Ida Moreshead Wiley, and Al you’re out there—somewhere. Just 50th, had the largest number in spent a day with John ’51 and and Marnie Murray Pease. Jo haven’t heard from a few hundred of attendance. All told, about 650 Nancy Knowles Moore in New Lamoreau, Ray’s wife, had planned you. According to Helen Strong alums attended their class reunions. Hampshire when they were on to go but had an unfortunate acci­ Hamilton, our class president: We were pleased that Perry Hunter, vacation from their home in Green dent—broken hip. We missed you, “There were approximately 552 our class agent, was presented with Valley, Arizona. In attendance on a Jo. reachable classmates as of Septem­ the Block “M” Award for all his work beautiful day were: Mary Snyder Our stay in Victoria at the Em­ ber 20, 2007.” supporting the university, our alumni Dow and Stewart Coffin from press Hotel was delightful with a There were 928 members of the

36 Maine Winter 2008 ’52 Members Visit the Canadian Rockies

SOME MEMBERS of the Class of 1952 and friends decided to take Louise for a two-day stay. En route, we visited Bow Lake, Athabasca another trip together last fall, this time to the Canadian Rockies. Two years Falls, and the Columbia Icefields where the group boarded an “Ice ago a group of 26 ’52ers and friends took a Norwegian coastal cruise Explorer” vehicle for the ride up to the Athabasca Glacier. The icefield and stopped for two days in Iceland on the way home. This year a is one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle. group of 16 of us traveled to Boston’s Logan Airport for an Air Canada The two-day stay at Lake Louise was delightful and restful. The flight to Vancouver, where we were picked up by a private tour bus to views of the sloping mountains were spectacular. Victoria, British Columbia, for a two-day stay at the famous Fairmont On the way to Calgary, views of hoodoo rock formations and the Empress Hotel. Highlights of the two-day Victoria stay were a visit to splendor of the Bow River Valley were some of the highlights, along the renowned and beautiful Butchart Gardens and the sumptuous high with the breathtaking view of snowcapped peaks and valleys. A ride to tea at the Empress. the top of Sulphur Mountain in the Banff gondola gave the group a The group returned to Vancouver for an overnight. The next morn­ 360-degree view of the Banff town site and surrounding mountains. ing we boarded the famed Rocky Mountaineer train, advertised as In Calgary, the group stayed overnight at the Fairmont Palliser being “the most spectacular train trip in the world.” The reserved dome Hotel, a historic landmark in the center of Calgary. The evening, and car with private dining facilities was great. Gourmet breakfasts and trip, ended with dinner atop the Calgary Tower—4,029 feet above sea lunches were served each day and the on-board attendants with their level, overlooking the lights of Calgary. What a way to end a fabulous interpretive commentary and warm trip with a great bunch of classmates Canadian hospitality were wonderful. and friends! Next day we boarded our It was a two-day trip, with the train flight back to Boston and then home to traveling only during the daylight Maine with just one question remain­ hours. The views along the rugged ing—What do we do next? slopes of the Coast Mountains and —Bill Currie the scenes along the Fraser and Thompson rivers kept the group Photo at top of page: At the Athabasca glued to the windows. The views Glacier, left to right: Al Pease, Byron were truly awesome! Baxter, Gisela Baxter, Connie Bosworth, Midway on the train ride we Bonnie Bosworth, Fran Smart Trefts, stopped overnight at Kamloops with Marnie Murray Pease, Harriet Johnson Currie, Bill Currie, Ray Lamoreau, Ginny dinner provided. The second day Norton Beach, Dorrie Mayne Lindquist, ended at Banff where we stayed for Carol Prentiss Mower ’53, Woody Beach the night. After breakfast, our private ’51, Bill Cummings, Lorraine Cummings, tour bus met the group and off we Bill Lindquist, Ken Wiley, Ida Moreshead went to the Fairmont Chateau Lake Wiley, and Perry Hunter.

Winter 2008 Maine 37 Class of 1953 as of September time you read this, it will all have the things you want to do.” physiology at USM; daughter 1949. Of that total, 25 did not finish been decided. Do you make apple pies, too? I’ll Suzanne is a homemaker in Ra­ and 107 cannot be found. There are I had a nice note, dated Septem­ be right down if you do. Thanks a leigh, North Carolina; and son Ed 227 who are deceased. ber 18, 2007, from classmate Ted lot, Ted, for writing. “Ted,” of North Delaware, who came We had a nice turnout on August Tocci of Hampton Falls, New Hamp­ As usual, I also heard from back from Iraq in June, works in 21 at the Samoset Resort in shire: “Both Marietta and I enjoyed Lloyd Oakes, of East Longmeadow, Washington, D.C., for the Defense Rockport. There were 24 of us (plus seeing you and being seated to­ Massachusetts. He sends me at­ Intelligence Agency. (Dick’s brother some spouses) for our annual sum­ gether at the Class of ’53 luncheon tachments (which I can’t open) and Bob ’65, lives in South Carolina.) mer get-together and the weather at the Samoset. It is always wonder­ once, when I replied, I told him “We enjoy our 15 grandchildren,” he was beautiful. Those attending ful to see familiar faces of our class­ about renting a table or two at a said. were: Carol Prentiss Mower, Helen mates. Too bad more of them did local flea market. The adventure As for Dick, he’s coached track Strong Hamilton, Peggy Given not attend. Enclosed is an article was quite interesting, but the money for the past 15 years at Colby. He’s White, Ted Tocci, Vernon Jordan about my civic involvement and I made would only fill my gas tank. I also coached track and football at (G), Dot Ramsay Smith, Ann voluntary efforts. Thought you would still can’t believe I did it. One of the the University of Rhode Island, and Twombly Bonang, Pete Douglas, be interested. Take care. We are rules was that you couldn’t arrive track and football at Springfield Shirley Stillings Keene, Ruth looking forward to our next class before 3 a.m. My goodness! You College. At Ursinus College in Mitchell Hartley, Isabelle Stearns activity. Sincerely, Ted.” wouldn’t catch me up at that hour! I Collegeville, Pennsylvania, he wore Foss, Lorri Skolfield Lowell, In the photocopied article Ted arrived there about 6:45. A dealer many hats in his 35 years there: Signe Swanholm Gardner, Roman sent from the Hampton Union, with came, looked at what I had, told me dean of students, professor of phys White, Woody Carville, Dave the headline “Selectman to lead I only needed two tables, and ed, assistant athletic director, head Beppler, Harry Burns, Warren RPC,” and subhead “Ted Tocci plans showed me where to park. You see, football coach for 17 years, track Moody, Ray Robbins, Dave Field, to improve communication in his he was interested in what I had. I coach for 15, and inducted into the Al Smith, Frank Pickering, Tom term,” it tells of Ted, who was re­ was new and other regular dealers Athletic (Football) Hall of Fame. Laskey, and myself. Dr. Robert cently elected chairman of the soon came over. One asked for And his wife, Anne McKiel Kennedy, UMaine president, also Rockingham Planning Commission, Edison records, the first records Whatley ’51, a home ec major and a came and spoke. So did Todd “which is a nonprofit regional plan­ ever made. I had some of my Pi Beta Phi, lived at the Elms in Saucier ’93, ’97G, UMaine Alumni ning commission that serves in an father’s, but didn’t bring them with Orono and played intramural basket­ Association president. Bob Potts, advisory capacity to its municipali­ me. Dealers are looking for old ball. A teacher for 30 years, she’s Vai Mitchell, and Chris Corro of the ties, which comprise 27 of things and I want to keep that kind been a substitute teacher at the alumni association also attended, as Rockingham County’s 37 towns.” of stuff. The pink vases went, but elementary school in Readfield did Pat Cummings ’89, ’44H of the Ted was quoted saying, “My goal regular glass ones didn’t. A homely since 1993. She joined a quilting development office. being the chairman is to try to im­ red velvet swivel chair of my club when she retired in ’93 and is a You might see a photo of class­ prove the communication and the daughter’s finally went to a young­ member of the Maine Quilters Guild, mates Lois Welton Byrne and cooperation between the commis­ ster who pleaded with his parents. “just a novice at it,” she said. It so Charlotte Troubh, taken in Palm sioners and all the boards in the They gave in and I got to keep $6. happens that she and my sister Springs, California, when Charlotte, towns.” It said Ted served as one of Lloyd replied: “We also did a flea Joan Schott Wiebe ’62, of Readfield, of Cambridge, Massachusetts, its commissioners for 10 years, but market sale. Found out it does not are in the same quilters’ group and visited Lois, of San Diego. As Lois has only lived in the area for 12 work. Our daughter was in a town­ Anne’s sister Alice was in Joan’s wrote: “Acting silly on vacation. The years. (Ted also served on the wide one and she said that worked class at UMaine. Small world! bronze man is Einstein and we all planning board for seven years.) As better.” Hope to see you both at the 55th had fun together.” (The three are he was quoted: “I’ve enjoyed it. In Woody Carville thought it would Reunion! shown sitting on a bench.) Lois is an New England the governments are be nice if I called classmate Dick I saw classmate Don artist who is teaching young people run by volunteers ... I think those Whatley of Fayette, Maine. He gave LaRochelle when his wife, Anne, to sew. who have the time and the interest me his phone numbers, both at his my sister, and I went out to lunch Before I forget it, Helen sent me should get involved.” home and his camp on recently. They’ve moved to a great the minutes from the August 21 The article went on to tell about Annabessacook Lake in Winthrop. condo in Wells at: 65 Hidden Brook Samoset meeting and some of the our classmate: “The father of six Woody said Dick’s children had Drive, and Don is still working. He’s things mentioned were as follows: children and grandfather of 17 put in gone to UMaine and that he was an clerk of the works at Seacoast “Class secretary Mary Maguire a long career at the 3M Company, interesting fellow. That he was. But, School of Technology in Exeter, New Riley is unable to continue in that which took him out of the area to after talking it over with his wife, Hampshire. Give him a call about position; therefore, a golden oppor­ upstate New York and later Minne­ Dick said: “Just say Dick Whately is his Construction Inspection Manual. tunity has opened for that someone sota. He and his wife, Marietta still alive.” Well, Dick, I’ll leave out Keep it up, Don. (Anne, a good who will be greatly appreciated as Garavaglia, who is also an active all those wonderful good parts you friend, is also a quilter.) the scribe for our class meetings, volunteer within the community, told me to leave out, but I hope you It’s always sad when a fellow which are held infrequently. Vai moved to Hampton Falls in 1995 won’t mind what’s here in print. classmate dies, but when I received Mitchell will also advertise the posi­ after looking up and down the East Dick, originally from Dunellen, a notice in the mail of Anne Dutille tion on InCircle.” Please contact Coast for a place to retire.” Ted, New Jersey, was a Kappa Sig man Ryan’s death, it announced her Helen at: originally from Watertown, Massa­ who majored in athletics. (His class passing as a playbill: [email protected], or chusetts, said: “I knew New Hamp­ photo is in the ’54 Prism.) He spoke “Anne’s Diamond Jubilee call her in Bow, New Hampshire, at: shire quite well not only as a young of Don Cannon, the fraternity’s A Celebration of Life! (603) 224-4893. Thanks, Mary, for a man but also through my working president. And he spoke of his and 1931-2007 job well done! career.” Now he and Marietta live in Anne’s own five children and 15 Act I As to our 55th Reunion in May/ an Applecrest subdivision, with an grandchildren. Their son, Bill ’77, Scene 1: Sept. 8, 2007 June 2008 are you all for going to orchard, where they also make coaches swimming in Ohio (and was St. Mary’s Church, Wells, Maine, Bar Harbor (or elsewhere) the cider, and “give the apples to the waterfront director to Hal Wester­ MASS 10 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday before family and the kids.” He said: “After man at a summer camp in Damaris­ Scene 2: Reception St. Mary’s (May 28, 29), like we’ve done in the you retire, there’s a ton of things to cotta); son Timothy ’81 is a land­ Hall 10:45 a.m. past, leaving Friday, May 30, for do. I’m as busy as I was working, scaper in Collegeville, Pennsylvania; Scene 3: Short Stop at Ocean Orono, for the weekend Reunion? almost. I think the nice thing when daughter Janet Whatley Blum ’82, of View Cemetery 11:45 a.m. Just let Helen know. Probably by the you stop working is being able to do Falmouth, is a professor of exercise Act II

38 Maine Winter 2008 Arrive at The Farragut - know Carol he probably saw her at Kennebunk 12:15 p.m. the craft fair.) In talking with Woody, This format was selected to who ushers, “kind of helps” people honor Anne’s lifelong love of live who go into the Alfond stadium box, theater. Her last 20 years on this he told me of Ron Bishop’s skydiv­ earth were spent realizing her dream ing misadventure. (Woody had gone at the Ogunquit Playhouse and with skydiving with Ron a few years the Wells Seacoast Follies.” back. It seems to be a birthday Vince, her husband of 51 years, thing.) a retired USAF major (a navigator), So, I made the call to Ron in sent me Anne’s obituary which Cornelius, North Carolina, and sure appeared in the May 30 edition of enough, he answered the phone. I the Portland Press Herald. Anne asked if he had a minute and he died May 27, 2007, after a seven- replied: “I’ve got all kinds of minutes. year battle with multiple myeloma, I’ve got until Thanksgiving!” Good, but the celebration of her life took now to the mishap. Well, on October place September 8. Born in 5th, Ron went to skydive in Chester, Waterville, Anne graduated with a South Carolina. (He was supposed B.S. in elementary education at to jump on his 75th birthday, Sep­ UMaine and taught throughout the Reunion at the Samoset tember 18, but had to cancel.) “First country for 40 years. “She was a Among those enjoying the Class of 1953 mini-reunion at the Samoset time there,” he said. “It was a tan­ pioneer in the field of special educa­ Resort in Rockport were (left to right): Ann Twombly Bonang, Ruth dem jump, of course. We were tion and was instrumental in imple­ Mitchell Hartley, Helen Strong Hamilton, Isabelle Stearns Foss, Shirley planning to land a different way than menting the system into public Stillings Keene, Lorrie Skolfield Lowell, and Signe Swanholm Gardner. you usually do.” The regular way, he schools in the 1970s.” When she said, is to keep your legs up in the retired, it stated that, “Anne knitted Below (left to right): Roman White, Woody Carville, Pete Douglas, Dave air, straight out in front of you and hundreds of scarves, hats, and Beppler, Ray Robbins, and Warren Moody. land on your rear. mittens and donated them to local “This time we were going to land hospitals and homeless shelters. on our feet and walk along. Unfortu­ She always promoted the Ogunquit nately, I caught my toe on my left Playhouse and served in many foot. We tumbled and in the process different capacities. She’ll be espe­ I broke my left leg and ankle and cially missed by the many patrons one bone in my right leg.” (His right who enjoyed her wonderful smile leg was in a cast fairly quickly, he and gracious welcoming as they said, but they had to operate on his entered the theater. left one.) And along came a wheel­ “Throughout her life, Anne was a chair for four to six weeks, no weight very talented figure skater and was on either foot. accepted by the Ice Capades in He said this was his fourth tan­ 1956. She opted for marriage and dem jump and he was “embarrassed raising a family and joined Lt. a little bit.” (He’d made jumps in the Vincent J. Ryan in a 20-year military Army in jump school, he said, but career.” never in an airborne unit.) “The first Anne was Anne - a warm, color­ 13,999 feet and 11 inches were ful, dramatic, engaging person, and great! The last inch is what got me.” once you met her, you wouldn’t A young fellow jumper came over, forget her. I well remember the (to see what happened, to help him) scarves she made and brought to and said, “Oh, sir, was that your first reunions. And it was at the church classmates at her Peabody Pond bright, very pretty,” he said. Con­ jump?” Ron replied, “No, but it might that Vince’s sister spoke, wearing a cottage in Sebago. It’s a year-round gratulations on being 99, Jean, and very well be my last jump.” Luckily, straw hat with a large sunflower cottage, but she ventures back to turning 100 in January, and what there happened to be a doctor on perched in the center, high clear Reading, Massachusetts, when it great genes to pass on! Dee brings board, a parachutist, who quickly sandals with butterflies on top, and a gets cold ... “same old, same old,” her mother and sister up to Cundy’s splinted his legs. As to his tandem very colorful dress (which it so hap­ said Peggy. Those who went were: Harbor each summer to stay and diver? “He was strapped to my back. pened Anne had picked out, and Noni Dinsmore Mills and her returns in the fall to bring them back We were one big mass of humanity.” which the priest, smiling, commented husband, Ron ’55, of Kittery, Maine; home. Peggy said Jean is “amaz­ (And he’s OK.) on, saying how like Anne). (Noni, what’s this I hear about a hot ing!” Ron said he’s keeping up on six Vince has moved to a condo at air balloon celebration?) Hank and I talked with Hank about Home- months of magazines and reading The Farragut, still in Kennebunk, just Dawn Miller Woodbrey, of Orono; coming (I was in Canada). Maine books. He’s also “catching up on a short distance away from their and Dee Draper Weidemeyer and played William & Mary and lost by broken bones, so he gets his quota former residence. Our condolences her mother, Jean Draper, of one point. Good try. He said it was a in” (though he can’t remember ever go out to you, Vince, your two chil­ Clearwater, Florida; Dee’s sister “gorgeous” day, the annual craft fair breaking any). He’s also manning dren, Captain Matthew Ryan and Chris Butler of Jacksonville, and was “mobbed, elbow to elbow,” and the telephone 24/7. Kathleen Ryan LeBlanc, and Dee’s dear friend Julianne Krieg of that it looked like a “good crowd” at Ron said he thinks he spent four spouses (son Captain Mark D. Ryan Clermont, Florida. I talked to Hank the game. At the tailgate tent before days in the hospital, and when he died in 2003), and seven grandchil­ about the get-together and he said the game he saw Helen Strong got home, some of his Habitat vol­ dren. We’ll miss your smile, Anne. he and Jean, 99, talked of the Hamilton, Al Smith, Tom Laskey, Ed unteers were in the process of Peggy Given White called re­ complexities of the stock market Johnston, and Woody and Jean building an access ramp at his home cently, inviting me to her “try-to-do-it- (among other things). “She’s very Grindle Carville ’54, and that Carol for his wheelchair. Great! Now, yearly” get-together with fellow Prentiss Mower “was around.” (If I every afternoon he and Lorna, his

Winter 2008 Maine 39 wife, go out for a walk. She’s making Fernaid ’55 were honored at a June sure he doesn’t go too fast, he said. meeting of the Stillwater Society. Al “The whole key to the solution is to and Sally met at Orono in 1951 and have a positive attitude and to live recently celebrated their 51st wed­ with it,” he said. “I’m dealing with it. ding anniversary. It was announced I’m disciplined enough to go through at the meeting that the Fernaids, the recuperation period and my wife who are cochairing Campaign is being very patient.” Maine, UMaine’s largest-ever pri­ “It was just a wonderful jump,” he vate fundraising campaign, had said. “I’m in pretty good shape. I’m made a one-million dollar gift to the fine physically, but some might university that will support arts and question my mental capacity.” (You academic programs. could hear him laughing.) At UMaine Al was a psychology A speedy recovery to you, Ron, major and belonged to a fraternity; and let’s get you back on your feet Sally was a member of a sorority. quickly! Later, Al earned a master’s degree Classmate Doug Kneeland, up in business from New York Univer­ Lincoln way, also had surgery, and sity. More recently he was awarded was convalescing at home. I talked an honorary doctorate from UMaine. with Doug and his wife, Barbara, The Fernaids, who live in Camden, purchased Down East Enterprise, and they sounded great. Sadly, Having fun with a statue of Einstein during a vacation in Palm Springs are the publisher of Down East maga­ Doug passed away in December. ’53 classmates Lois Welton Byrne of San Diego (left) and Charlotte zine, in 1977. After serving as pub­ Our heartfelt condolences to Bar­ Troubh of Cambridge, Massachusetts. bara and his family. lisher for over 20 years, Al retired Our classmate Tom Walsh, five years ago. Talk about legacy, president of Ocean Properties, of Al’s brother is a Maine alum while Portsmouth, New Hampshire, is one ber from a two-week bus tour of with gardens, chickens, a rabbit, Sally’s four sisters all attended and of two Bangor natives who is “com­ Seattle, Banff, Lake Louise, three cats, two dogs, and deer and met their future husbands there. peting to develop the Maine State Vancouver, (British Columbia) and pregnant cows (not theirs) roaming Their son Bob ’02G, who now runs Pier and build a mega-berth for Jasper (Alberta). In the middle of the fields. Down East Enterprise, earned a cruise ships at the city’s adjacent nowhere, at a very tiny rest stop On the way home we stopped at master’s degree at Maine while his Ocean Gateway Terminal” in Port­ between Banff and Lake Louise, my cousin Nancy Perkins’ home in twin sons also earned undergradu­ land, according to the Portland who should call out her name and Patten, Maine. Her husband, Ken ate degrees there. Press Herald. Their fate rests in the tap on her shoulder, she said, but ’63, is retired and faithfully reads the In August a local newspaper hands of the city councilors. In the Carol Prentiss Mower (on her bus MAINE Alumni Magazine (and my feature caught us up on Davis and article it said that Tom “is the patri­ trip with the Class of ’52). One never column). Hi, Ken. Jeannette Hovey Wiggin ’53, arch of a family business that is knows. Then in the middle of No­ I must close. But before I do, will codirectors of the New England among the largest privately held vember, Dot took off again for you please give serious thought to Music Camp in Sidney, Maine. The hotel operating and development Branson, Missouri, “to have fun and returning to Orono for our 55th camp, located on Messalonskee companies in North America. His see three shows a day.” (On Novem­ Reunion in May/June, 2008, and a Lake, features swimming, kayaking, financial partner is George Mitchell, ber 14, she said, “Branson is the pre-reunion get-together (wherever canoeing, and sailing. However, its the former majority leader of the only place in the world where they that might be). I’m looking forward to primary mission is music! In 1937 U.S. Senate from Maine. The celebrate Christmas first. It’s mind- seeing many of you there, and so Paul Wiggin, Davis’s father, bought governor’s brother, Bob Baldacci, is boggling.”) Not to stay home, Dot are others, I’m sure. Try—it’s not the camp and ran it until his death in spearheading the project.” takes off the end of November for that hard. Until then, have the best 1969 at which time Davis and Maxine Dresser Thurston, of the Army and Navy game on De­ of seasons and above all, stay Jeannette took over as codirectors. Forest Dale, Vermont, made the cember 1st, played this year in healthy. That’s the hard part. Since the first years, buildings have news in the June 7, 2007, edition of Baltimore, not Philadelphia. (Her Cheers, Nancy been upgraded or added so now The Bethel Citizen. Maxine, a 1949 grandson Alex is a junior at Annapo­ there are 108 brown and white graduate of Andover (Maine) High lis.) Well, welcome home whenever structures in the compound! “There School, spoke to members of the you get back to stay, Doris. is a real sense of history here,” said Class of 2007 at the annual alumni I just have to add this wonderful 1954 John Wiggin, their son who serves banquet May 26. “Remember where three-day vacation weekend I had as treasurer of the corporation. He you came from,” she told the senior recently when I went with my sisters will take over as director as his folks girls present, reminding them to look and sister-in-law to visit our sister Harmon D. & Jane Stevens retire. Can you believe this in to the future with enthusiasm, know­ Joan Schott Wiebe ’62 and her Harvey today’s age—grace before every ing they had grown up in a caring husband, Marshall Wiebe’s ’60 11 Hillcrest Street meal, flag ceremonies morning and community which wasn’t about to oldest daughter and family in Hallowell, ME 04347 night, and dressing up for dinner forget them as they left their home­ Fredericton, New Brunswick, (207) 622-6896 before recitals! town behind. “This town will always Canada. Jennifer and Tom Beckley [email protected] If that is not enough, the camp be in back of you, supporting what and their children, Sam and Lena, or does not permit cell phones, televi­ you do.” The Andover Alumni Asso­ are “city people” and yet they are Mary McKinnon Nelson sions, computers, or other electron­ ciation sponsored the event which also “country people.” Jen is an 6 Wildwood Circle ics! had nearly 120 alumni, senior par­ instructor at New Brunswick College Portland, ME 04104 The Houlton, Maine, Pioneer ents, and friends attending. Harmon of Craft and Design and Tom is a [email protected] Times has brought us an interesting ’51, Maxine’s husband, was also professor of forest sociology at the update on Byrna Mae Porter Weir seated at the head table. Great University of New Brunswick, both in Just as we had put our last ’54 who continues to live in Rochester, going, Maxine! Fredericton, while their new four- column “to bed,” we received news New York. After high school in Dot Ramsay Smith, of story home is out there with a water from both the university and from Houlton, Byrna started her ad­ Scarborough, arrived home in Octo­ view and a lot of land (163 acres) the media that Al and Sally Carroll vanced education at Ricker College

40 Maine Winter 2008 and transferred to UMaine where We’d be happy to share your news if paign—large or small. We congratu­ Westy and Sylvia Farris Keene, she majored in psychology and you’d send it on to us or to the late you, Allen and Sally, for your Jan Marston Bodwell, Liz Pierce minored in education and social alumni office. We know that you very generous donation. Cross, Muriel, PJ and Tom Pike ’54, studies. She went on to Penn State have already marked your calendar As of this writing, Gloria and Al and PJ’s and Tom’s granddaughter where she received a master’s for our 55th Reunion that will be Healy are on their way to the Cana­ Victoria. It was a very hot day, and I degree in clinical psychology. Since held in May and June of 2009! See dian Rockies having spent a glori­ am certain that the lake was a wel­ then she has worked as a school you then, if not before. ous time in Alaska on their trip which come relief from the heat. In mid­ psychologist in public schools, at the began in January of 2007. They July, she and Tom spent a night with Rochester School for the Deaf, and visited Denali National Park, Anchor­ Bill and Marion Bugbee Batt for about 10 years as director of an age, Fairbanks, and everything in Mannheim in Rock Hill, South energy conservation counseling 1955 between. They said that one of the Carolina. PJ said it was a very program. In 1974 she took a year to highlights of their trip was a sled­ special visit for them and that travel around the world and spent dog demonstration, showing how Marion and Bill were most gracious Janet Bishop Butler nine months living in Israel. After the dogs are housed and how they hosts. PJ and Tom were in Maine 116 Oakhurst Road many years of additional travel she perform as a team. The dogs are from mid-June at their camp on Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 ventured into stock photography eager to do the job they have been Thomas Pond in South Casco. They (207) 799-1550 work, taking pictures for books and trained to do and they strain at the had a busy summer with lots of [email protected] magazines. “I was always interested harness and leap into the air as they company and family activities and in writing and it seems that I always are waiting to go. They said, “It’s returned to their home in Storrs, gravitated back to it,” she says. In Although by the time you receive fascinating to learn about the spe­ Connecticut, right after Labor Day. 1973, a book of her translations of this MAINE Alumni Magazine the cial roles that some of the dogs I guess that’s all the news for this Yiddish stories to English was pub­ holiday season will be over, it is still have and about the very strong time. Do keep me on your contact lished, and following that she pub­ not too late for you to send me an bond between the dogs and their list. lished a book of essays on the after-holiday note. So, won’t you handlers.” You must have thousands environmental movement in her please do so, as I do love receiving of pictures that you’ve taken. You area. mail, phone calls, emails, etc. must bring some to show us at our The Leonards Mills newsletter A recent article in the Bangor next reunion. Thank you, Gloria and 1956 reports that Barbara McGowan has Daily News begins with the heading Al, for keeping me informed about been elected secretary of the board “Couple donates $1M to UMaine.” your travels. I enjoyed reading all Faith Wixson Varney “until a replacement is found.” How And yes, that couple is Allen ’54 and your emails. 69 Falmouth Road soon will that be, Barb? Sally Carroll Fernaid. Sally and Muriel Verrill Gade and I had a Falmouth, ME 04105 A few weeks ago we were just Allen just celebrated their 51st delightful luncheon together when [email protected] completing a nice afternoon at the wedding anniversary having met on she was visiting in Maine this past Union Fair, a small agricultural campus just three days after Sally summer. She was telling me about celebration at Union, Maine, when a arrived on campus in the fall of Liz Pierce Cross’s son, David, Safely through another year and couple tapped us on the shoulder. It 1951. They donated this money in being involved in building homes what a year it has been. Don proved to be John and Nancy part because of the special role the from ship containers. Following this, MacKinnon sent an email asking if I Cameron DeWilde ’55! Earlier, they University of Maine played in their Muriel emailed an article that was in remembered him. Sure I do. He was had been interested in some aerial lives. Al and Sally are cochairs of the Charleston Regional Business an accomplished musician and views of their place in Union but Campaign Maine. Their gift will Journal. David has formed his own played clarinet in the Woodwind found them to be more than they’d support the University of Maine’s company, SG Blocks, and is hoping Quintet. He lives in Bemidji, north­ wanted to pay. The day we met arts and academic programs. Sally’s to sell his design to the masses as ern Minnesota, having moved there them they had taken a helicopter four sisters attended Maine along an alternative to traditional housing in 2005. Like many of our class­ ride from the fair, very inexpensively, with Allen’s brother. The family is structures. He has had success mates, he did his stint in the military and were thrilled as the pilot took involved in the ownership of Down already in California and Florida. after graduation. Then he moved to them close in for several photo East Enterprise that publishes Down You must be very proud of David, Florida and taught middle school opportunities. They invited us over East, Fly Rod & Reel, and Shooting Liz, and rightly so. Good luck to music for 20 years. After the kids to their cottage, which is a beautiful Sportsman magazines and operates David in his venture. were out of the house he and Ginny summer home on Seven Tree Pond. Down East Books, the state’s larg­ Another anniversary to be ac­ moved to Maryland for seven years The place is on a huge and private est publisher. Sally and Allen have knowledged is that of Joyce and and then made the final move to end of the pond previously owned been involved as alumni in “Buzz” Knight who celebrated their snow country. They keep busy with by Nancy’s family. They told us that fundraising over many years and 50th anniversary in 2007. The volunteer work in the community they had almost totally rebuilt, ex­ strongly believe in the direction the Knights have lived in Monmouth, and in their church, and Don is panded, and modernized the main university has taken in recent years. Maine; Holbrook, Massachusetts; accompanist for the local senior building within the last two or three They presented this $1 million at a and South Weymouth, Massachu­ chorus. years. We had really just missed the dinner in June, and Allen asked the setts, and have now retired to Lake In May, Myrilla “Rilla” Daley big excitement, as they explained alumni there to reflect when he said, Cochnewagon, in Monmouth. Their Carson and husband Linwood they had just taken down the tent “Think back. We’re all of a certain three children and four grandchil­ “Woody” Carson were honored by from a huge Sigma Chi mini-reunion age, and we’re about to preside over dren celebrated this event at the Shirley Dobson, chairman of the they had held over the weekend. the biggest transfer of money to the Augusta Country Club in Manches­ National Day of Prayer Task Force, Almost 30 brothers and spouses next generation in history.” He urged ter. (Compliments of the Kennebec with special service pins for coordi­ had been in attendance. The alumni to think about the role the Journal.) nating the National Day of Prayer DeWildes spend from June to Sep­ University of Maine has played in Priscilla (PJ) Ames Pike wrote breakfast in Fort Collins for six tember in Union and October to May their lives. The Campaign Maine to tell me about the University of years. Then in June they celebrated in Sun City Center, Florida. Need­ goal is to raise $150 million by 2011, Maine group that gets together their 50th anniversary with a fantas­ less to say, John and Nancy are $60 million of which has been do­ every summer in Maine at different tic cruise and land tour of Alaska. superb hosts! nated in two years. I am certain that people’s homes or cottages. This Upon their return to Fort Collins they In closing, remember that many the university would be very recep­ year they went to Muriel Verrill met their new grandson, Ezekiel of your old classmates are out there tive to any amount that any indi­ Gade’s cottage on Little Sebago Carson Espedal, adopted son of wondering what became of you. vidual might make to this cam­ Lake and those who attended were daughter Amy and son-in-law Eric

Winter 2008 Maine 41 Espedal. They also have an ador­ children and the grandchildren were able 11-year old granddaughter, able to be present, with the grand­ Christine, daughter of their older children remaining for a week after­ daughter, Betsy, and her husband, wards, visiting and getting reac­ Dennis Smith. Both their girls and quainted with each other. Marty ’58 families live near them in Fort and Barbara Swann Pineau were Collins. They are “refocused” not honored at a dinner near the retired. Rilla is a speaker for children’s homes in Massachusetts Stonecroft Christian Ministries. In and were given a trip to Bermuda in July, she and Woody traveled 1,600 September to celebrate their 50th. miles through Nebraska, Iowa, and Walter and Judith Dale Kansas speaking at 10 different Macdougal’s 50th invitation had meetings. Woody is a Gideon and is their lovely wedding portrait on the chairman of their camp’s memorial cover, and they enjoyed close to 90 Bible distribution. He always has a relatives and friends, with their three great garden in the summer and boys and the grandchildren, at a they enjoy lots of fresh vegetables. nice party in Sebec. Chris and Joyce Alan Hamilton’s YTBN (Yet To Lyon Fuller were honored by their Be Named) banjo club has a three daughters, their husbands, website: garyandmaria.org/YTBN. and eight grandchildren with a lovely Amongst other places, they’ve party at the Augusta Country Club, a played on the Son go River Queen Priscilla “PJ” Ames Pike ’55 (second from right) and Tom Pike ’54 (far central location for the many rela­ and at the Fryeburg Fair. right) visiting Bill ’55 and Marion Bugbee Mannheim ’55 at their home in tives and friends who attended. He reports that the farmer’s Rock Hill, South Carolina. Dave and Jan Griffin Maxey were market is growing so much that pleased to host all 25 members of today they had a big sign-up about Lobster Festival for 60 years. In experience to be honored for “doing their immediate family as their their new location next door at a 1951 she was one of the contes­ what comes naturally.” If a project daughters “almost surprised” them larger parking lot. Frances tants for Sea Goddess. What started has to do with music or kids or with a great party including many “Chummy” Hanson Hamilton as an opportunity to have fun soon education, I’m interested and, after other relatives and close neighbors planned to take a trip with a friend grew to an opportunity to help the retiring from full-time teaching, I’ve at the snowmobile club in Presque across Canada and around the community. Alice has served on the had time to indulge in my passions. Isle. western, southern, and eastern board for 40 years and had the In June I received Falmouth Citizen Carl and Mary Lou Hughes borders of the U.S. in September honor of being selected as this of the Year Award. In July, Erlon ’55 Richardson were invited over to a and October. year’s grand marshall. Emery and I went on a cruise in the Baltic daughter’s for dinner with the family. Al put me in contact with another “Doc” Howard is one of our non­ with Roy ’55 and Leora Cummings. As they visited a bit, Mary Lou’s Sig Ep banjo player, Stan Lewis ’61, retired classmates. He still spends This fall I’ll be codirecting the OLLI attention was directed to a large who lives in Oregon. Stan started four days in his pediatric office but Chorus, one of the courses at the limo coming down the driveway. This with us and opted for the five year his great love is golf. He started in Senior College held at USM, Port­ carried the surprised ‘57er and the P&P program. In the summer of ’55 the caddy tournaments and won a land. entire family group to DeMillo’s in he joined the USMC. He returned in junior tournament at age 16. At That’s it for now. It’s time for you Portland, and returned them to the ’59, and finally graduated in ’61 with UMaine, he was the state intercolle­ to contact me with news for the next house for cake later. Bob Nadeau a chemical engineering degree and giate champion in 1955. He played issue of class notes. met the former Frannie Blackwood a certificate in P&P professionally for a couple of years freshman week and was very sur­ We have another gardening but medicine took more of his time prised to find she was only 16. He family in Dave and Darlene Grundy for about 30 years. Now he is com­ said his four boys went all out, in East Montpelier, Vermont. He’s bining both and has achieved a high 1957 hosting an afternoon “big gig” at a retired from teaching math and level of amateur golf status, playing local restaurant with a band for a science at the Vermont Technical in many tournaments statewide and large group of family and friends, Elisabeth (Liz) Hibbard Smith College and Vermont Community throughout New England. At age 73 and then the party moved to their P. O. Box 143 College. He writes that the Phi Mu he still played 166 rounds in 2006. house where it continued on into the Phippsburg, ME 04562 Delta fraternity listed a number of And how many children has he wee small hours, ending with a call Iizles35@@suscom-maine.net 1956 graduates with whom they had doctored? We don’t know, but we do by a lady cop after fireworks were lost contact. So if you are a Phi Mu know he’s on the second, headed set off. George and Pattie Karnedy please contact your national organi­ for the third, generation. Kids and The night before they attended once again were back in beautiful zation at: [email protected]. golf—what a super combination. Reunion, David ’58 and Ellie Small Vermont and celebrated their anni­ Richard “Doc” and Betty Bill Johnson had a challenging Williams once again hosted a versary with the entire family, includ­ Brockway Nevers were among the summer. An infection caused him to dinner including John ’55 and ing his 96-year-old mother. Peter eight Freeman/Brockway family lose his left hip. He spent eight “Biddy” Smith Roger and Chris and Joann Hanson Kostacop- members in attendance to receive weeks in the hospital and rehab and and Joyce Lyon Fuller. oulos had another great day at the Fogler Award at the Reunion after a waiting period he hoped to The summer continued busy camp with the family down in East breakfast. They were here for the have total hip replacement for the after Reunion with golden wedding Machias for their anniversary. Bill summer, heading back to Florida in second time in the fall. Bill and Mary anniversaries. I’d appreciate hearing ’56 and Marilyn Pennell Johnson mid-October via Hamilton, Ontario, Atkinson Johnson ’55 are grateful about more of these to note in the celebrated their 51st for a week in to visit Betty’s cousin and Cleveland, for the love and support shown by column. Howie and Mary Gallop the same cottage their children had Ohio, to visit Doc’s cousin. family and friends and for the exper­ Lyon’s children hosted a large surprised them with for their 50th Carolyn Bull Dahlgren brought tise of a great medical team. Bill gathering in honor of their 50th at last year, on Cliff Island. On a more me copies of two editions of The says, “Please thank my classmates the Indian Lakes State Park somber note, Scott and Dottie Bangor Daily News featuring two of for their cards, prayers, and sup­ Beachfront Pavilion close to their Richards Marshall spent their 51st our classmates. Alice Crie Knight port.” home in Manistique, Michigan. Many anniversary together in the hospital has been attending the Rockland It is an awesome and humbling long-time neighbors and all five just before Scott died in September.

42 Maine Winter 2008 Elva Brackett Alden and her chil­ talion, after 85 years of distinguished dren came in September to have service in Caribou, Maine, in mid­ Howard’s memorial service in September. He is Maine’s former Newport and visit with friends and Adjutant General of Defense, Veter­ family. ans, and Emergency Management; Late in June I finally attended and former chief of staff of of the Cynthia Rockwell Wright’s ’58 “la­ Maine Army National Guard, dies who lunch” at Round Pond after The recipient of the 1957 scholar­ not making it the last couple of ship for 2007-2008 is Eric Payne, years. The setting was lovely and forestry major Frederick J. Payne’s the company good, as only ’58s can grandson. He is pleased to be able to be. Nice to see several I had not for follow his father and other relatives several years, but I didn’t keep a list. through Orono, has changed his It was nice to speak with Jane major from business to computer Dudley Newhall ’58 and remember engineering, and plays on the la­ Fred. Molly Inman Nagle ’58 looked crosse club team. Frederick died this familiar, but she had to tell me who past April after a career as a highly she was. The day ended in a thun­ respected waterfowl biologist in derstorm that laid a thick coating of Atlantic Canada. He pioneered the hail on departing cars. The road was idea of wetland habitat development white for several miles on that side plans in Atlantic Canada. of the peninsula. There must be more golden Margaret MacKinnon McGrath, weddings to be noted, but I need to Janet Newman Cutliffe, and Bar­ John Bridge ’57, ’63G (far right) with his wife, Charlene, and assistant hear about them and get the informa­ bara Hasey Andrews ’58 surprised professor of engineering Bill Davids ’89, ’91G at the Senior Alumni tion written down right then! Barbara Pineau and Marty with a luncheon on October 12. Later in the day, John attended the grand visit at their home in Bridgton in late opening of the new UMaine tennis courts named in honor of his father, Chester G. Bridge. July and a good time was had by all. Reunion The Jiggs Open celebrated their 1958 May 30-June 1 first match without the need to Thompson, Barbara Coy Thaxter, them. Royal blue and white was the escape the rain in a long stretch of and Pat Wade Fraker came from color scheme and I think everyone Jane Ledyard Lazo (Mrs. Leo M.) years. Keep that third Tuesday in the middle of the midcoast. Cyn made and wore nametags! 49 Martin Street July open for the big 25th Jiggs Rockwell Wright joined Sandy Daley Lois Whitcomb attended a meet­ West Roxbury, MA 02132 Open next year! Denman ’58 and Doris White ’58. ing of the Kennebec Valley Alumni [email protected] The “Girls Summer Gathering” Carole Buzzell Ranco ’58 was there Chapter to hear Cindy Blodgett ’98, was held at Ann Dingwell Knowles’ also, and Marilyn Graffam Clark ’58, the new UMaine women’s head home in Yarmouth on a lovely sum­ as usual, in-between house and basketball coach, speak and found Mark your calendars for our 50th mer day with probably a record camp in the summer. Phil Emery’s Norm Gosline, John Bridge, and class Reunion—May 28th to June 1st number in attendance. Janet pictures of Reunion were played on Earl Adams taking over as presi­ 2008. You should have received a Higgins Nolan, Jeanne Partridge the computer upstairs as things dent. Earl was guest speaker at the letter from our class prexy, Judy Mason ’56, and Lois Whitcomb slowed down later in the afternoon retirement ceremony of the 1st Demerchant Cohen, detailing all the came from the inland area, with and were enjoyed by all who viewed Battalion, 152nd Field Artillery Bat­ activities that will be taking place Barbara Swann Pineau, Carole Thomas Fryover, Marilyn Pennell Johnson, Mary Lou Hughes Richardson, Kay Fletcher Mosher ’56, and Alice Kelson Longmore ’56 all coming from points west. Ginnie Freeman ’58, Judy Demerchant Cohen ’58, Mary Sanborn Bradford ’59, and Dotti Foster O’Donoghue ’59 arrived from points south. From the Portland area we were glad to greet Joyce Hobbs Walsh ’54, Norma Smaha Truman ’54, and Emily Smaha Delmonaco ’51, look­ ing for a congenial home for some of their old yearbooks as they are in the midst of downsizing—a word many of us will become more famil­ iar with. Margaretmary McCann, Dru Nesbit Pedro, and Claudie Halle Higgins had short drives as did Carolyn Frazier Skolfield, Janet Malcolm Buck, Lois Blanchard Widmer ’58, and Char­ lotte Bourret Hart. Judy Carroll Stockbridge has a long day of it, coming with Connie Doe Leslie and A large number of Class of 1957 members were among those who gathered at the summer home of John ’54 Frannie Rich Secord. Mary Flood and Nancy Cameron DeWilde ’55 on Seven Tree Pond in Union, Maine, on August 15 for a Sigma Chi reunion.

Winter 2008 Maine 43 during those five days. It looks to be a great time. 1959 Again this column is short on news, so fill out those blue Memory Nancy Roberts Munson Book forms and send them back to 106 Coventry Place the university—perhaps I can incor­ Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 porate some of the material into the (561)694-9984 column next time around. [email protected] We have both some good and sad news. The good is that Barbara Hasey Andrews and her hubby, Happy New Year to you all! As I Tom, celebrated their 50th wedding write this we are in the midst of anniversary on June 22, 2007, with another beautiful New England fall a renewal of their wedding vows and the Munsons are getting ready done on June 24th at All Souls to return to Florida. Congregational Church in Bangor Bob and I just traveled to Au­ where they were married in 1957. gusta the end of September to Barb and Tom have three sons, attend a Phi Kappa Sigma reunion, three granddaughters, and one which is held every two years. There grandson. Barb founded Greene were about 40 present of which five County Day Care Homes and spent Phi Kappa Sigma Reunion of us were from the Class of ’59. 15 years in Carmichaels, Pennsylva­ Hence their news—Clyde “Kikie” A good number of ’59 and ’60 members attended a Phi Kappa Sigma nia, as a home school visitor. She is Ross keeps very busy in reunion in Augusta in September. Above are Class of ’59 members (left to active with AAUW and serves as Farmington as deputy chief of the right): Bruce Probert, Bob Munson, Nancy Roberts Munson, Shireen volunteer coordinator for the home­ Farmington Fire Rescue as well as Sneider Vincent, and Clyde “Kikie” Ross ’73G. less at an agency in Florida while public information officer for emer­ they are in Sarasota during the gency management of Franklin Below (left to right): Joe Carroll, Steve Howe, Stan Chenoweth, Bob winter months. County. He is also active in the Sterritt, Dave Gagnon, and Bruce Johnson. Received a nice letter from Milt firefighter training program at the Friend. Milt retired from government technical school. A major claim to service in 2003 but says he still fame is the part he plays as Chester goes in to the National Wildlife Greenwood, Farmington native who Health Center in Madison, Wiscon­ invented the earmuff. As Chester, sin, almost every day and maintains Kikie has led the annual parade on an office there as an emeritus scien­ Chester Greenwood Day for over 20 tist. He is currently serving as a years. mentor for a scientist from South Bruce Probert lives in Searsport Korea, training him in ways to estab­ and has been retired for six years lish a proactive wildlife disease after working for the Sprague Com­ program in his country. Milt has pany and the government. He is published a book entitled Disease active in local politics and keeps Emergence and Resurgence: The busy with his tree farm and fishing. Wildlife-Human Connection, U.S. Shireen Sneider Vincent at­ Geological Survey 2006. It was tended with husband, Jerry ’57. recently awarded first place in the They retired to Bethel after living in soft cover book category by the Texas for 25 years. Shireen told me National Association of Government she keeps in contact with her Communicators and also received UMaine roommates, Joyce the 2007 Best Book Award from The and hopes to be free and clear by Again, remember to send in the Pagurko Brown, who lives in South Wildlife Society. Another publication, the start of 2009. He and his wife, blue form for the Memory Book for Harpswell; Sandy Pinette Paige, of Tularemia, received a second place Jacki, still reside in the Madison our 50th, pay your dues, and make Arlington, Virginia; and lone McIver award in the technical report series, area and have two children—Lisa, your plans to attend the Reunion— Golden, Ormond Beach, Florida. also from the National Association of who is a special ed teacher in the May 28 to June 1, 2008. Also if you Not attending the event but Government Communicators. Milt is public school system there, and have any photos, etc. that you would communicating via email was Norm still teaching two courses in two Scott, who is an attorney in Anchor­ like to see in the Memory Book, Descoteaux who now lives in different departments at the Univer­ age, Alaska. Milt says this allows please send them along to the Vienna, Virginia, and is doing some sity of Wisconsin-Madison where he him to have some of the best fish­ alumni office at the university care of consulting work. is currently an adjunct full professor. ing he has ever had. Valerie Mitchell. On our drive up the coast we His spare time, when he is not The sad news is that Judy We are seeking someone from stopped to see John Day at Day’s lecturing at national and interna­ Murray Benson lost her husband to the Class of ’58 who is a member of Emporium in Damariscotta. He was tional scientific conferences, is cancer on September 10, 2007. the clergy and would be willing to in the process of moving his shop so spent taking photographs. He has Dick, who was a member of the conduct a memorial service on unable to make the trip to Augusta. taught two courses at the Center for Class of ’60, had been diagnosed Saturday, May 31,2008. If you are His new location is at the corner of Photography at Madison, exhibits with asbestosis, which metastasized able to assist, please contact Academy Hill Road and Mills Road, frequently, and, as he put it, has to the brain, liver, pancreas, and “Mickey” Mitchell Shibles, Vai Route 215, just up the street from “been fortunate enough to receive lung. Judy herself is in poor health Mitchell at the alumni association the former one. The business has several awards for my work.” Milt following a massive heart attack that (207-581-1144), or me. grown from gifts to a concentration says that he wants to do more work has left her with about a 20 percent on engraving and monogramming. in photography, so he is cutting back heart function. Our sympathy goes He invites everyone to stop by. on some of his professional work out to Judy and the family. Go Blue! We also learned that Bill

44 Maine Winter 2008 Hutchinson is living in Charleston, weeks, but enjoyed summer in West Virginia, after a long career Maine. 1961 teaching in China. He was attending Charlie ’61 and Hilda Santoro a wedding in China during the event. Emerson have spent summers in Judy Ohr In June, Leith and Donna Ogunquit for many years, and 19332 Hempstone Avenue Wadleigh celebrated their 50th Hilda’s parents had a place there as Poolesville, MD 20837-2133 wedding anniversary. The well for many years. The Emersons’ [email protected] Wadleighs started the Governor’s wedding and reception were at her Restaurant chain in 1960, which folks’. Two years ago Hilda and expanded to seven locations Charlie built a new house, and in Just returned from the New Jersey throughout Maine. They retired to August we got together for a nice Lobstermania held each year by the Veazie and winter in Delray Beach, lunch at Charlie’s golf club and alum group. Ernie Ridlon and I Florida. The anniversary was cel­ shared stories of our journey not represented our class. June ebrated on Monhegan Island and shared since the 25th Reunion. Toulouse Heintz, an active member then with a cruise to Bermuda in Hilda and Charlie have lived in New of the group, was in Maine for her August with children and grandchil­ Jersey, where he worked for Exxon, high school reunion while class dren. and then in Belgium, Milan, back to president, Larry Schiner, and wife, That’s it for the news. By now New Jersey, and then to Singapore. Barbara, have moved from Jersey to you have received notices regarding Over her travels Hilda has served as Class of 1959 member Art Bennett South Carolina. our 50th Reunion in ’09! We are well a volunteer and studied art. We Next week I’ll be attending a attended the “M” Club breakfast into the planning stage and it’s going were very well received at the won­ at Homecoming on October 13 college night at one of our major to be great! Plan now to attend! derful Ogunquit Art Museum after with his wife, Lorraine. The high schools as an alum ambas­ lunch, due to her efforts there! Their couple, who lived at the old South sador. If you have time and would two children are chips off the block, Apartments, had not been back to like to “sell” the university to high as we say in Maine. Lisa, daughter, campus since their ’59 gradua­ school kids, please contact the is moving from London to Dubai and tion. Art was recognized by the alumni association for more in­ I960 son Steven is leaving Australia to “M” Club as a former varsity ski formation on how you can help. It’s work in Japan. The photos of the jumper. lots of fun and a worthwhile service Gail Rae Carter four grandchildren reflect big smiles to your school. Baxter Place #502 and happy times when the family all Received an interesting letter 305 Commercial Street got together. Hilda and Charlie are from Ruth Bouchard Klein. She Portland, ME 04101 in Naples, Florida, as a primary fund provided $1,388 in assistance. writes that in the past year, since gail_carter@msad51 .org residence. Shannon Scott, a senior majoring in she is a Franco-American who grew Diane Faucher Roderick, our nursing, is the granddaughter of up in a French-speaking family, she former class correspondent, is busy William Stiles. Shannon is a first- decided to do research on French- Today is the first day of fall. The fair helping her husband with his stamp year nursing student. She is from Canadian and Franco-American season in Maine is in full swing and business. Her daughter, Heather, a Cumberland. I am sure the univer­ novels and short stories that reflect the leaves show signs of turning. lawyer, is in California and has two sity appreciates our continued com­ people’s experiences in Canada and This winter column will appear boys; and son, Scott, lives and mitment and generous support. New England. Ruth hopes to sometime in January and the land­ works in the Bangor area. She said Well, classmates—all the best for introduce the general public to the scape will have a different twist. it is great to have one offspring the New Year. Often I think of all of Franco way of life. Ruth gave a Sorry to say, I do not have all close to home. you. Please send me news. Have a presentation on Franco-Americans that much news for you this time. This year our class scholarship very healthy and happy new year! at Brunswick High’s 50th reunion People who read the alumni news this summer. When not working on tend to read about the class that her research, Ruth is an organic graduated before and after them. farmer. Since the alumni magazine is not Our globetrotting classmate Dick free like it was when we graduated, Dawson sent me postcards from it seems the readership may be Hue, Vietnam; and Mt. McKinley, down. Alaska! Dick writes that Vietnam Ernest Lamson and his wife, was very hot and humid but Leona, celebrated their 50th anni­ tempered by good beer. In Alaska, versary last February, and enjoyed a he and his wife camped and saw cruise to the Caribbean on the grizzlies, caribou, moose, wolves, Miracle Carnival. They were married foxes, eagles, and assorted other in Jonesport, but now live in South critters. Portland. They have four children Shirlene Heath Gosline is who surprised them with a dinner active in civic and community party at The Good Table in Cape organizations. Governor Baldacci Elizabeth. Also, the Lamsons enjoy ’86 recently reappointed her to a 10 grandchildren and one great- third term to the Maine State granddaughter. Museum Commission. She pre­ Mark and Betty Colley Shibles viously chaired the commission, were in Maine at their cottage near Skip ’62 and Carolyn Chappelle (couple on left) and Don ’61, ’64G and during which the museum received Farmington. Their daughters and Jane Sturgeon (couple on right) traveled to Sebec last June to help a 10-year accreditation by the families came from New Orleans celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of Wayne ’61 and Jean American Association of Museums. and California for a week or two to Champeon. Wayne, Don, and Skip also reminisced about their days Shirlene is also president of the overlap so all could see each other. playing basketball at UMaine. The three played on one of the most Garden Club Federation of Maine, Mark still consults some and went successful teams in Black Bear history, including the 19-4 1959-60 the umbrella organization for 51 back to Connecticut every two season (still a UMaine record). local Maine garden clubs. She

Winter 2008 Maine 45 recently retired as president of the tures! If we each brought one, it Kennebec Valley Alumni Chapter, would make quite a statement. where she succeeded Dick Schade. Pat Cummings ’89, ’44H of the She currently serves as that group’s development office shared that the vice president. University of Maine received the Deane Jones was elected in a collected works of Vincent Hartgen special election to fill the seat of a from his family and the agreement representative who was killed in a allowed for the deaccessioning of skiing accident last winter. Deane, a some pieces in support of the democrat, was assigned to the tax greater collection. Therefore, the art reform committee by Governor John department has made available 35 Baldacci ’86. Sadly, Deane died Hartgen paintings, which may be unexpectedly this past summer. offered to collectors in exchange for By the time you read this, my a $5,000 gift to the department or daughter, Gingee, will be home from art complex project. Five works have 15 months in Iraq and stationed already been sold. back at Fort Bragg—hopefully with Therefore, classmates who her dog who has been “vacationing” contribute $5,000 or more to the at my house since Gingee shipped Class of ’63 Reunion Fund for the out. I plan to retire from my job in purpose of supporting renovations to social research early in January. I the art department’s current and hope this will allow me more time to future facilities may select a Hartgen jump in the car and “come home” to Enjoying the Homecoming brunch at the President’s House on October from a special catalog for donors. my adopted state, Maine. 13 are left to right: Vai Michaud ’62, Louise Hicken, Lynda Duncan, and Perry Clough enthusiastically Baron Hicken ’63. offered to be the first to contribute $5,000 to the class fund. Those Hannah, a first-year student in gift from their children and Nancy present agreed that this project had 1962 engineering physics, writes that came down from Dedham to join us the most appeal to classmates who while she has been saving for col­ for the afternoon. The weather was would remember Hartgen. lege since she first started working fantastic, and the harbor was filled Irv Marsters writes, “It would be Diane Ingalls Zito in high school, it wasn’t even close with boats. It was a great way for all helpful to remind classmates plan­ 24 South Hills Drive to enough. She is “thrilled that we of us to extend the camaraderie of ning to attend our May 30, 31, and Bedford, NH 03110 have helped her afford her first year Reunion weekend. As for the Zitos, June 1 Reunion that they can make [email protected] at Maine.” Our class can be very our usual few summer weeks home reservations now at The Country Inn proud of the contribution that this on Mount Desert Island were happily at the Bangor Mall (1-800-244- Hello, everyone, and Happy scholarship continues to provide to stretched out this year as we fulfilled 3961). Ask for the UMaine Alumni Holidays. I hope that you all had a the university and these deserving a longtime dream. We purchased a Association rate. While the 60 wonderful summer and are enjoying students. summer home in Southwest Harbor. rooms are available for any Maine this season with family and friends. Speaking of pride, it must give It is our hope to spend June through alumni, our ’63 committee is con­ I am pleased to tell you that the Tom Duston a real sense of accom­ October in Maine in the future. If you vinced that it’s the best place for our Valerie Beck Sterritt scholarship plishment every time he looks out are traveling to Acadia during that classmates to make reservations continues to aid in the education of the back window of his Chesterfield, time, please look us up. and have a gathering place (we’ve UMaine students directly connected New Hampshire, home. Tom, an Meanwhile, write or email me reserved the suites). It’s clean, to our class. This year’s recipients economics professor at Keene State with your news. I look forward to comfortable, and there’s plenty of are: Kevin Price, grandson of Ron College, has spent more than a hearing from each and every one of parking and shopping nearby. There and Trudy Chambers Price; Mat­ decade working with the Monadnock you. are a variety of places to eat, easy thew Scott, grandson of our own Conservancy to insure that over 150 access to the interstate, and the Matt Scott; Caroline Lucy, step­ mountaintop acres will remain for­ alumni association will provide daughter of Ronnie Stather ever protected from development. Reunion shuttle service to the campus. So Nelson, and Hannah Nilson, grand­ This non-profit organization, 1963 May 30-June 1 we encourage classmates to regis­ daughter of Leonard Nilson. Nancy founded in 1989, conserves land in ter there and do it early.” From Norma Towne Clayton’s Nichols Hogan and I both received 35 communities in the Monadnock Barbara Fowles Allen husband, John, comes word that lovely thank-you notes from these region of New Hampshire. Tom is a 2690 Falls Road Norma has decided to retire as students. Kevin writes that he is a trustee of the conservancy and is Marcellus, NY 13108 first-year student majoring in inter­ currently chair of the Chesterfield [email protected] director of planned giving at West national affairs. He thanks us for the Conservation Commission. Chester University at the end of help that this scholarship plays in In July, Frank and I enjoyed June 2008. He doesn’t think she’s the realization of his dream to enter beautiful oceanside lunches with Our class is preparing for the June ready, but knows that if she’s going the diplomatic sector after gradua­ several classmates in Bar Harbor. Reunion and needs help in acquiring to do any traveling, it has to be done tion with an ultimate goal of becom­ First, we caught up with Gale pictures and other memorabilia to while they’re still able. They sold the ing ambassador to a Latin American Brewer, visiting from California and display in the room we will use as a big house in Newark, Delaware, two country. Matt, a senior from Hamp­ celebrating her recent retirement gathering place (at the Alumni and a half years ago and moved to a ton, is majoring in chemical engi­ from Charles Schwab. Gale tries House). So please look through your townhouse near West Chester, neering. He is looking forward to very hard to spend the first two remembrances and let me know if Pennsylvania, where all of the out­ graduation this spring and putting weeks of July back “home” each you will bring something to add to side work is done by the home­ his degree to work. Caroline is a summer. Later that month we had a the display. It would be nice to have owner’s association (including snow sophomore nursing student. Her chance to have lunch with Millie snapshots enlarged and backed for removal) so they’re free to close the passion is volunteering. This year Simpson Stewart, her husband, Al, displaying around the room. Extra door and go. Since John is retired, she plans to participate in the Alter­ and Nancy Hogan. Millie and Al copies would be welcomed to share he travels with Norma on her “far­ native Spring Break program. were enjoying a weekend holiday with friends who are in those pic­ away” business trips. Florida, Ari­

46 Maine Winter 2008 zona, California, and the Carolinas visitors. Purposed to forge stronger are places they went last winter. links with the greater Augusta area, They have fallen in love with Peter’s presidency and chairman­ Hermosa Beach, California, and ship of the Kennebec Valley Cham­ expect to spend some of the winter­ ber of Commerce should serve his time there in the years ahead. new role well. The board of visitors Bernd Heinrich has written a is charged with advocating for UMA, book about his father’s extraordinary raising funds, and advising the life and how it shaped his own. The president and board of trustees. title is Snoring Bird: My Family’s Thompson now lives in Readfield, if Journey Through A Century Of you are going to be nearby. Well, as Biology. Bugs says, “th th that’s all, folks!” Now, my pep talk about the 45th Reunion! This is the warm-up one leading to the 50th in five years, so we want to make this one a big one for all to enjoy. As you make your 1965 plans for May/June of 2008, do consider that we all want to see you Sylvia A. Tapley in Orono so we won’t be strangers 21 Durrell Drive at the 50th! You will be receiving Fairfield, CT 06824-5062 letters about the plans from now (203) 259-3292 until we meet in Orono. So ride the Fax (203) 259-1305 wave of enthusiasm and join us. [email protected] Irv Marsters would also like to remind us that there is a web site for UMaine development officer Pat Cummings ’89, ’44H (second from left) the Class of ‘63’s 45th Reunion on visited Dana ’63, ’64G (far left) and Sally Dolloff while they were sailing It is October when I’m writing this, mainealumni.com. Please go online off the Maine coast this summer. Pat brought UMaine chemical engi­ and here are more “notes from and make sure we have your correct neering grad student David Cassidy (far right) on the visit. Dana is the Norwalk” (Hospital) for the winter mailing address. If you see any director of environmental affairs for Rayonier in Jacksonville, Florida. issue. I can’t seem to get away from incorrect information, please update this place.Unfortunately, there is not your records and mailing and email much to report. addresses. language teacher, recently came are heroes of their own kind and As many of you are aware, You can also go on InCircle at “home” to Portland, Maine, for the often use their time bettering both tuition costs are skyrocketing all mainealumni.com to connect with 50th reunion of Deering High our country and their far-away mili­ over the country as well as at classmates. You need your alumni School’s class and gave a free tary heroes. UMaine. The UMaine System board identification number to register. If organ concert including the works of May I report a little about my of trustees approved an increase in you don’t know it, please call 1-800 Bach, Pachelbel, Guilmant, and year. I, Ginny Bellinger Ollis, have tuition last spring. Sandra Blake 934-2586 and a staff member will Gordon Young. Although he has very full days as a realtor in the Leonard and Jim Goff ’63 wrote a tell you your ID number. Once you performed in France, Virginia, and wonderful city of San Diego, Califor­ thought-provoking “Keep UM Afford­ have your number, you can register Massachusetts, “That’s not Maine!” nia, but have spent a lot of this year able” letter to the editor in the and connect online with fellow he said, where he had not visited for organizing and supporting a town Bangor Daily News on May 29, alumni. more than 20 years. Aileen council for my primary community of 2007. As members of the UM board Bamford Wescott is enjoying her Mission Hills. The recognition that of visitors, they feel President Bob second retirement. After 32 years in when you create a teamwork and Kennedy and his staff are working the Maine Department of Human issue-focused environment, people hard to keep the University of Maine 1964 Services, she retired in 2001, and naturally put aside their egos and affordable. now, after five years as an advertis­ antagonisms—neighborhoods are In July I missed a mini reunion ing sales rep for The Town Line just like families in many ways—and with some of my closest UM Ginny Bellinger Ollis newspaper in China, Maine, she is generate wonderful resolutions and friends—over 40 years of friendship. 4022 Front Street doing it again. Her sociology degree bonding they didn’t even expect. It Caroline Fuller Hutchinson, Ann San Diego, CA 92103 from UMO probably helped her give has been enormously rewarding and Brown Lowrey, Pat Hayden (619) 574-5138 the paper the excellent service for exciting. And I was fortunate that a Herrick, and Judy Plummer [email protected] which she was lauded, but she is friend celebrated his 60th birthday Sanborn had a fun gathering at eager to get back to dabbling in oil (child that he is) by taking 16 of his Ann’s cottage on Norway Lake. Greetings, classmates, and storm painting. Norm Dineen, of Calais, is best friends to France. I spent 30 A Bangor Daily News article in warnings ... it appears we are championing a recognition for those days ahead of time crash studying August reported a float plane acci­ almost done with our first year of he calls “Home Warriors,” those the French I passed over in favor of dent while landing on Kezar Lake. presidential campaigning and about family and friends who have soldiers learning German and did not do us Sadly, the pilot, Joseph Solari, was to enter the second. I bet no one in and sailors and airmen serving our too proud, but I became proficient killed and his four passengers were Congress is going to suggest time country and who can only sit and with “Comprendez I’Anglais?” and injured. Joseph, an experienced limits on campaigns, eh? (That’s a wait and hope. He learned from his they jumped right in to practice their pilot, was a former Fryeburg select­ Downeast “eh” please.) mother, he said, whose husband’s English. Thank goodness. What a man and long-time manager of the A little short in correspondence ship was sunk during the war and wonderful place, and I learned the town’s Eastern Slopes Regional this time, so while you are writing waited months to learn of his status difference between drinking wine Airport. your Christmas letters, just add me (he survived and was in the hospital, and pairing wine, wow! I have been away from my email to your list so I can cull it for items the Red Cross finally reported), and Finally, may I report that our since May 1st but I hope to be able for our class notes. Good idea! then again when her son was sunk classmate Peter G. Thompson is to open the 600+ messages soon. It Our Robert Perkins (G), now of in a later war (and Norm obviously the new chairman of the University is never too late to contact me with Palm Harbor, Florida, and retired survived). Sometimes these people of Maine at Augusta’s board of what’s been happening in your lives.

Winter 2008 Maine 47 1966

Dan Hillard P. 0. Box 138 Chandler Farms Wilder, VT 05088 (802) 295-9044 [email protected]

Dear classmates, this year our class provided $1,120 in scholarship assistance. Brie Jellison is a senior majoring in clinical laboratory stud­ ies. Brie, from Orland, Maine, is the granddaughter of Warren Orcutt. Nicholas Fiore is majoring in new media. Nicholas, from Bangor, Maine, is the grandson of Bruce McGray (G). Our Class of ’66 scholarship fund is perpetuated by the interest earned on our scholarship account. We can always use additional dona­ tions to increase our principal in Phi Eta Kappa Tailgate at Homecoming order to provide larger scholarships. This scholarship fund provides A group of Phi Eta Kappa brothers and their spouses enjoyed a tailgate party at Homecoming 2007 in October. assistance to relatives of the Class Left to right are: Guy Whitten ’63, Tracey Whitten, Phil McCarthy ’62, ’71G, Jason Centrella ’77, Bob Mahlman of ’66 as priority recipients. So, ’62, ’66G, Doug Tankard ’77, Woody Woodworth ’64, Terry Grindle ’77, Cynthia Grant Grindle ’77, and John when you consider giving to and Barby Brookings Prentiss ’76. UMaine, please think first of our Class of ’66 scholarship fund. In the warmer weather during the were very much savored. healthier than watching a video addition, our Class of ’66 fund is winter months as they spent almost I trust you all noticed the wonderful game. (I’m sure that many of the always in need of your generous three months driving south to photo of Edie McVay King regard­ educators in our class would agree!) support to further our activities with Florida, across to the southwest to ing the University of Maine Founda­ Barbara Thompson Manring the alumni association. Arizona, California, and back. While tion, which appeared in the most was recently installed as president I am pleased to report that we on the trip, they followed their mu­ recent issue of the alumni maga­ of the Great Barrington, Massachu­ received a matching gift from a tual passion and hobby of mineral zine. setts, Rotary Club for 2007-2008. classmate with enough funding to and gemstone collecting at a variety Thanks Edie, for your tremen­ Barbara is active in community pay off our pledge for the Buchanan of sites in different states. The dous support of our university! organizations and currently is a Alumni House garden project! Many sightseeing and scenery was a In our news: fitness trainer at Berkshire South thanks for the kind donation! fabulous experience as they put Marsha Brown Shibles of Knox, Regional Community Center. I am sad to report that Roger A. 12,000 miles on their van. Sounds Maine, has been elected to the I recently received an email from Knowlton passed away unexpect­ like lots of fun! Future MSAD 3 board of directors. Peter Cole ’68 about InCircle. edly back in August. After earning I really wish I had more to share Marsha retired in 2005 from the InCircle is the University of Maine his B.A. in business administration with you, but we haven’t had much United States Postal Service after Alumni Association’s social and at Maine, he received his MBA at feedback from you in some time. 26 years as a rural carrier for Knox, professional network. Through the University of Michigan in 1983. When your alumni magazine arrives, Montville, and Thorndike. Currently InCircle, UMaine alumni can con­ He married Nancy Lothropp Pratt we’ll be in a new year, with lots of she volunteers as treasurer for nect online with classmates and and was employed for 22 years at hope for you and your loved ones. Literacy Volunteers of Waldo friends to share information based Central Maine Power until his retire­ Stay healthy, happy—and plan to be County. on occupations, interests, travels, ment in 1995. He and his wife oper­ with us at our next Reunion in 2011. In June Enga Dahl Stewart location, etc. Only registered Univer­ ated a home-based business until Blessings! retired after 23 years in education, sity of Maine alumni are permitted to his death. Roger was very active in 16 of them in Augusta, Maine, and use InCircle. Peter is currently SCORE in the Lewiston/Auburn the last eight as principal of Lincoln acting as our administrator but area. He leaves his wife and two Elementary School. Enga has taught would like someone from the Class sons. 1967 all levels of education but prefers of 1967 to take over this responsibil­ Jim White and Ency Whitehill one age group. As she says, “I love ity. If you are interested, please let both retired on the same day, Au­ the little ones. They love to learn, me or Abby Zelz in the alumni office gust 31,2006. Jim was in education Karen Wessell Hull they’re happy to be here, they love know. You can find out more about for 40 years, teaching at Brewer 8 Mere Lane their teachers and their school. It is InCircle at: www.mainealumni.com. High School for 19 years and was Kennebunk, ME 04043 fascinating to watch them learn to Classmates, do send in your principal at Cutler Drive School in (207) 985-7433 read.” She will be very much news—to me or the alumni office. Orrington for 21 years. Ency spent [email protected] missed, especially by children used We want more large gatherings at the past 20+ years working at the to seeing her skip rope on the play­ our future reunions and this column Cutler Health Center at the Univer­ Greetings, classmates! I hope you ground, joining them in the cafeteria, is a way to keep in touch. Have a sity of Maine as the finance man­ all had a pleasant fall. The foliage in and reading their made-up stories to great winter! ager. They have lived in Orono for Maine was especially brilliant this her. She also believes that a rousing the past five years. They enjoyed year and our delightful crisp days game of hopscotch is much

48 Maine Winter 2008 and Bob Woodward discussed Reunion May 30-June 1 Watergate and Iraq. Jan is head of 1968 the Cohen Center at the University of Maine. Penny Robinson Blaisdell Eric Brennan writes from Two Harding Lane Newburyport, “Two years ago I Marblehead, MA 01945 joined the baby boomers going back (781) 929 2602 to graduate school. I received my [email protected] master of public administration degree from Harvard University, Our 40th Reunion is rapidly ap­ John F. Kennedy School of Govern­ proaching and we hope you all have ment in June 2007.” marked May 30, 31, and June 1, Dave and Martha Berglind 2008, on your calendar. This is one Burnham are the proud new grand­ Reunion you do not want to miss. parents of Noel David Collings, born Several of our class members have on July 13, 2007. They took three offered up their lovely homes in trips to Colorado this past summer Maine as part of the Reunion festivi­ and fall, visiting with their daughter, ties. Highlights include a Friday son-in-law, grandson, and also their night barn dance and barbecue at son, as both of their children live in Greg and Joy Jewett Johnson’s in the Denver area. As many of you Harpswell. Saturday activities on know, grandparenting is the best! campus include tours, a class lun­ The Day Before Michael Roberge retired from cheon, and an all alumni dinner, IBM Global Security after 29 years. followed by brunch on Sunday at Bob Poulsen ’67 and his wife, Peggy, of Boway, California, or­ At the present time he is a design Bion Foster’s home in Hampden. dered 35 Maine lobsters back in October for their weekly Florida consultant for Wintergreen Solari­ So far, there has been a lot of en­ Gator Club gathering (Peggy is a Florida alumna) at a local ums in Portland, Maine. He is also thusiasm and we expect a record sports bar in San Diego. Bob cooked the lobsters at the restau­ on a committee for the University of turnout. So—no excuses, get into Maine System in fundraising. your car or catch a plane and come rant and then served them to friends on the beach. Sue Adamski Samoriski re­ to Orono. The campus has never Sadly, the devastating Southern California fires approached cently received the 2007 Child looked better. You will be so pleased the area the next day. “The memory of the event faded quickly,” Advocacy Award from Friends of and proud of how our school looks, Bob says. “That night the marine layer (night and morning low Children, a Northampton, Massa­ and feel so proud to call Maine your chusetts-based organization “for her alma mater. clouds) left, the Santa Ana winds arrived, and all hell broke dedication and vision in advancing Please take note of my new loose. In less than 24 hours after our lobster bake the winds had the educational interests of Franklin email address: blown in and two major fires would cover more than a quarter of County children.” Sue is the execu­ [email protected]. I have been a million acres and destroy 2,500 homes in the county in two tive director of the Mary Lyon Foun­ thoroughly enjoying retirement since dation, which supports excellence in June 2007 and we spent all summer days. It all happened that quickly.” local education and provides ser­ sailing the coast of Maine. We ran vices, programs, and resources to into Gordon “Erik” and Donna children in western Massachusetts. she saw Jan Martens Staples and Porter Erikson in one of our favor­ in professional, civic, and church Sue also led a group to China in Tom and Sally Savage at the Cohen ite harbors, Pulpit. It is a wonderful, organizations. He is semi-retired August where she was instrumental Lecture Series at the university in protected harbor that is on North and enjoys the additional free time. in establishing a sister village rela­ the fall. Former Senator Bill Cohen Haven and has wonderful sunset Joy Jewett Johnson writes that tionship between Mutianyu, China, views of the Camden Hills. By join­ and her hometown of Shelburne ing the Down East Yacht Club, we Falls, Massachusetts. Mutianyu is have met many wonderful people about an hour northeast of Beijing. who either summer or live year The two villages have much in round in Maine. We spent most of common, and it is believed that this our time in Penobscot Bay and next is the only sister village relationship year we are going to venture further in all of China and the United down east to the St. John River and States. Mutianyu is famous for its spend more time in the Bay of access to the Great Wall. Fundy. Thank heaven for radar and Susan Vogel Neulist writes, “I GPS, though this past summer we am living with my husband, Richard, hardly had any fog to speak of. in North Carolina. For the last 10 Classmate John Rohman is years we have been in Carrboro once again in the news as he has (near Chapel Hill) but soon to spend joined the board of directors of eight months in Asheville, North Camden National Bank. John is Carolina. We have recently retired president and CEO of WBRC Archi- though I still teach vegetarian cook­ tects/Engineers. ing classes for the Cancer Project— Tony Filauro writes that in 2003, a not for profit organization based in he ended a 28-year career with Washington, D.C. We did come to Great Northern Paper Company in the coast of Maine this past summer Millinocket. He currently works part- Four 1965 classmates had a fun get-together at Ann Brown Lowrey’s and it is as beautiful as I remember time for Gerald Pelletier, a logging cottage on Norway Lake in July. Left to right are: Pat Hayden Herrick, so hope maybe to attend the Re­ contractor, and does volunteer work Ann, Caroline Fuller Hutchinson, and Judy Plummer Sanborn. union next year.”

Winter 2008 Maine 49 Steve Rideout writes, “The week featured artist at the Saco, Maine, grew up in Biddeford and has lived after we all met at UMO, I journeyed 1969 Sidewalk Art Festival. This is some­ in the area all her life. She enjoyed to Island Falls (Donna Porter thing he has taken part in since teaching elementary school in the Erikson’s hometown) and spent a 1990. He specializes in landscape Saco school system for 33 years Bill and Andrea Hayes Lott few days with Jeff Bubar fishing for and still-life photography. He also until retiring recently. She is now 11 Bayberry Drive trout and bass with his son Jay. Jeff teaches English at the Saco Middle enjoying her position as a real es­ Eliot, ME 03903 and I both came to UMO via School and published a book in tate agent with Coldwell Banker in [email protected] Oakfield, Maine, and Lee Academy 1994 titled Saco: Then and Now in Saco. (Lee, Maine). We were in ROTC which he used some of his own Author William Sawtell, a native It is the beginning of autumn with a with Erik, Mike McInnis, and others. photography. Penobscot County of Brownville, has spent his lifetime crispness to the air and clear skies, Jeff went on to UWV for graduate sheriff Glenn Ross was appointed promoting his town and the area’s but it will be January by the time you school, joined the Air National to the board of the New England history in a total of 38 books. This read this column. We hope your Guard, and served in the first Gulf State Police Information Network. past summer he was recognized as winter holidays were happy ones War. He has lived in West Virginia He is the first sheriff in the state to Brownville’s Citizen of the Year. He and that you have had contact with with his wife, Barbara, who he met be appointed to this board. Morrill has served his community and his classmates over the year. Let us at UWV.” Worcester was in pretty fast com­ country, having served in the U.S. know about your activities. Bion Foster writes, “Like you, life pany when he was honored by the Army in Thailand during the Vietnam Dover-Foxcroft’s Douglas is hectic as usual. I continue to Daughters of the American Revolu­ War and having subsequently Smith, whose public service career spend a great deal of my time on tion in Washington, D.C., for served as a statistician for the state has included being an attorney, a volunteer boards, especially at the Wreaths Across America, which puts of Maine. He routinely visits probate judge, and a member of the University of Maine, where I serve Christmas wreaths on veterans’ Brownville Elementary School, state House of Representatives, is as a member of the Board of Visi­ graves throughout the country. lecturing on local history and assist­ now a state senator. Paul Brogan of tors; as immediate past chair of the Among others being honored that ing students in designing projects Falmouth, the longtime cross-coun­ board of directors for the alumni same evening was actress Bo based on his history lessons. try and track coach at South Port­ association; and a member of the Derek! Stephen King made a sur­ Again, our Dr. Clifford Rosen is land high, has retired from coaching Campaign Maine capital campaign prise visit to an Australian bookstore in the news, having accepted a and teaching. Paul had 17 state committee. I also serve as the chair­ while on vacation last summer and position in Scarborough with the championships as a head coach. man of the board of the Bangor almost got in trouble for defacing his Maine Medical Center Research The Ellsworth Rotary Club hon­ Region Development Alliance, a own books! Luckily, the bookstore Institute, joining 12 other senior ored Lee Beal with a Paul Harris coalition of municipalities, compa­ owner realized that he was no van­ researchers and raising the stature Fellowship in June. This recognition nies, and organizations promoting dal and was very happy to have of the institute, which is the only is given to show appreciation for economic development opportuni­ some autographed copies of Lisey’s facility in Maine that is experiment­ contributions to the Rotary ties in Maine and our region. Obvi­ Story to sell! ing with human stem cells. Biomedi­ Foundation’s charitable and educa­ ously, the outreach of the University cal research is seen by state offi­ tional program. Prior to retirement, of Maine is significant in the promo­ cials as an area of strong economic Lee had been principal at Sumner tion of this region for the expansion growth for “our” state. Last year, the and Ellsworth high schools where he and relocation of companies. Dorain state announced plans to double the had also coached girls’ basketball. 1971 (honorary ’68) is working at the size of the research institute within Since retirement from education, development office for the University the next five years, possibly dou­ Lee has served on the Ellsworth city of Maine, and it gives us a great Barbara McCarthy Allen bling the budget from $15 to $30 council, has served as a board deal of pleasure working for our 103 Rutland Court million and the staff from 12 to 24. member of the Ellsworth Free Clinic alma mater on many different levels. La Plata, MD 20646 There is sawdust, maple syrup, and Washington Hancock Commu­ But although we are busy, we try to [email protected] and kindness coursing through the nity Agency, has delivered meals for take time to enjoy our daughters, veins of our classmate Gerry the local Meals for ME program, and their families, and our six grandchil­ Here’s hoping that you are enjoying Hawkes of Woodstock, Vermont. He has helped coordinate the Safe dren as much as possible. Oh, if the winter weather of 2008. We was one of several people who were Exchange Program. Senator Olym­ only we all had more time! Our best have a few newsy items to report, chased down by this naughty “col­ pia Snowe has received the Key­ to all of our fellow classmates and and we’re always looking for more. umnist” and responded to my pleas, stone Leadership in Government UMaine alums.” Besides getting back into the swing thus enabling me to report that he is Award in recognition of her congres­ Bob and Shirley Hanson of things after the holiday season, having a productive life and a posi­ sional achievements. The Keystone McCarthy retired from their careers what are YOU doing? Please let us tive impact on the environment by Center is a nonprofit organization in 2001 and 2002. Shirley was a know. working on a variety of solutions to founded to develop public policy. librarian and Bob was a chief struc­ In the wonderful world of educa­ reduce air pollution in many ways, Judge Rae Ann French of Augusta tural engineer for the Navy. They tion, there seems to always be such as developing systems and was sworn in to the Maine District have just sold their successful bed something going on with our class­ methods to reduce the environmen­ Court by Governor John Baldacci and breakfast business in Lititz, mates. In Presque Isle, Sharon tal impact of typical forestry prac­ ’86 in August. This is Rae Ann’s third Pennsylvania, but continue to live in Scott Brown had been principal at tices. His work has resulted in five reappointment to the court. the same town. For the four and a Pine Street Elementary School for U.S. patents, two registered trade­ half years they owned their B&B 10 years and moved on to become marks, several patents pending, and they met over 5,000 people from all principal of Zippel Elementary, which founding three companies, Eco over the world. It was a wonderful educates grades three to five. In Systems, Bike Track, and Forest experience. They are now retired 1970 Steuben, Ella Lewis School principal Savers. and enjoying returning to Maine Cathy Kindbom Lewis, previously While studying with us, he was where Shirley’s Mom lives in Au­ credited with turning around the K-8 awarded the St. Regis Paper Com­ Jean Willard Young gusta and the McCarthys have a school academically during her past pany Scholarship for the student in 70 Robin Hood Drive family cottage in Round Pond. five years, has resigned, causing the Northeastern U.S. expected to Brewer, ME 04412 (207)989-5340 School Union 96 superintendent Bill contribute the most to the future of [email protected] Webster to state that her leadership forestry. He went on to West Africa will be difficult, “if not impossible” to in the Peace Corps after graduation Go Blue! Last summer Peter Scontras was a replace. Peggy Ouellette Mailman and consequently found consulting

50 Maine Winter 2008 assignments with USAID, the United Northeast Bank Insurance Group Nations, and the World Bank. Con­ recently acquired Southern Maine gratulations to Gerry on having built Insurance Agency and hired George such a prosperous, exciting career Gould of Windham as branch man­ upon his education at the University ager. George has over 25 years of Maine. experience in the insurance industry. And who else is out there and He has achieved designations would like to get in touch? Please CPCU, ARM, AIC, INS, and LOMA. do. We miss hearing from you. Now He has held numerous positions in get out there and look forward to industry organizations and authored spring! many courses for continuing educa­ tion of agents. The Maine Supreme Judicial Court is now the home of Maine’s 1972 own Andrew Mead ’73. Officially sworn in by Governor Baldacci ’86 in Anne Dearstyne Ketchen March, Andy was installed in Bangor 446 Brook Street with the help of his wife, Kelly Clark Carlisle, MA 01741 Mead, and their adult children, [email protected] Sarah and Andrew, Jr. Congratula­ tions to the Mead family on the Last August, Dale Tudor of Brewer Nancy Prisk ’72 (right) enjoys the Homecoming 2007 brunch at the occasion of earning the title of participated in a three-day leaders President’s House with Julia and Dale Flanders. Nancy is currently Justice. conference for selected members of spending a good deal of time on campus volunteering at the Senator We are enjoying the fantastic Modern Woodmen of America. George Mitchell Center while taking a course in Native American winter weather here in North Florida. Members were invited to learn more studies. We are knee deep in raking leaves on retirement topics and brokerage and picking grapefruit in the back accounts. Modern Woodmen of yard. Life’s tough, but someone has American is a fraternal benefit soci­ mother, a sister, a brother, and a to live it! Stay warm! ety founded in 1883. It offers finan­ 1973 large extended family. cial services and fraternal member Steve’s and my oldest daughter, benefits to individuals throughout Emily, was married this past sum­ the United States. Rachel Davenport Dutch mer in Healdsburg, California. She 1975 Also last summer, our 12-year- 2202 Spyglass Hill Circle and Andy live in Marin County. We old daughter and I went to New York Valrico, FL 33594 were happy to have with us City for a whirlwind of a weekend [email protected] Nancy Pistaki Chard Stephanie Bubar Knight and Karla 35 Candlewyck Terrace with another mother/daughter pair. Brewer Seaman from our Maine Portland, ME 04102-1515 We packed more into 24 hours than Make it your New Year’s resolution days. I thought possible! We spent a to let your classmates know what [email protected] couple hours at American Girl Place, you have been up to as we ap­ stumbled upon the most wonderful proach the 35th (OMG) anniversary Happy 2008, everyone. You’re not Japanese bakery (Minamoto of our graduation. making this job easier. We need Kitchoan at Fifth Avenue & 49th Our own Andy Mead is Maine’s 1974 news to report. Tell us about your Street—I recommend the Yamato newest Supreme Court justice, figure skating skills—or spills. Wakakusa), checked into the sworn in last May by Governor Diantha Hawkes Grant Whether you’re training pets to do Crowne Plaza (smack dab in the Baldacci ’86. Roger and Judy 3945 Octave Drive silly tricks, writing the great Ameri­ middle of Times Square), ate dinner Dalton Carr’s daughter, Elizabeth Jacksonville, FL 32277 can novel, or entering a couch at Rosa Mexicana near Lincoln (America’s first in vitro fertilization (904) 743-4696 potato competition—let us know! Center (delicious, elegant, and baby), celebrated her 25th birthday in [email protected] affordable), saw the musical Grease the spring. Stephen Perkins, princi­ and hung around the stage door for pal of Winooski High School in Not a whole lot of news, classmates. autographs, and rode the glass- Vermont, was named the Robert Get out your paper and pen or send 1976 ceilinged elevator to the Top of the Pierce Secondary Principal for 2007. an email. Someone must have some Rock for views of Manhattan. We This award recognizes effective news to share! David Theoharides also showed up at NBC studios leadership and exemplary character­ Anthony Anderson was recently 68 Payeur Circle early on Sunday morning to stand istics, as well as involving the com­ named as marketing director of the Sanford, ME 04073 outside with a small crowd of people munity in the life of the school. Mary Maine Highlands Artisan Guild (207) 636-7482 hoping to be in the background of Ann Perrow Johnson attended a located in Dover-Foxcroft. He has a [email protected] the broadcast of the “Today” show. leadership conference for selected broad and varied background includ­ By chance, we were standing in the members of the Modern Woodmen ing a degree in communications with very spot they aimed the camera at of America. a concentration in film and broad­ Hello, ’76ers and welcome to 2008! during the show. So if any of you Alice Greene ’74G sent me sad cast media. He was president of a It seems like just yesterday we were were watching the “Today” show on news of Rick Greene’s death after a publishing company, State of Maine the new graduates from UMaine. Sunday, August 19, and you thought lengthy battle with multiple sclerosis. Guides, for 20 years. He has been a The last 32 years have gone by you might have recognized one of I am sure that many of you remem­ chef and restaurant owner and quickly! When we first graduated we the people making a fool of herself, ber Rick’s easy smile and warm, designed and created websites. all wrote about new jobs, marriages, waving and holding signs, yep, that outgoing nature that his son wrote of Anthony and his wife, Suzanne, and and then children. Now we write was me. Must have added at least in a lovely obituary. He is survived their two dogs live at Lucerne-in- about our kids in college, their 10 seconds to my 15 minutes of by Alice, three children, and a Maine. Congratulations on the new marriages, and now many of us are fame! “Hi, Mom!” granddaughter, as well as his position. becoming grandparents! Some of us

Winter 2008 Maine 51 are even retiring. Daniel Breen and his wife, 1978 Karyl, are proud to announce the birth of their grandchild, Bailey Linda Card LeBlond Elizabeth Breen, born on June 8, 380 Spurwink Avenue 2007. Bailey is the daughter of Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 Elizabeth and Mathew Breen. Our (207) 799-0545 classmate, Ellen Johnson, was [email protected] featured in the Machias Valley News Observer as part of a series on Hey, everyone, 2008 is the 30th women who are making a differ­ Reunion year for our class. If you ence. Ellen has returned to her haven’t written to the alumni asso­ family homestead in Robbinston ciation or to me in the past three where she has opened an organic decades, it’s time. One communica­ bakery. Steven D. Goodwin was tion every 30 years isn’t too much to named the new dean of the college ask! So please fill in the blanks: I of natural resources and the envi­ live in/work at/ enjoy______. ronment at the University of Massa­ My memories of Orono include chusetts Amherst. Steven has been a member of the faculty at UMass Amherst since 1986. He earned his Dale Holmes ’76 traveled to Dubrovnik, Croatia, last summer to meet up Ph.D. in bacteriology from the Uni­ with his daughter, Heather, who was finishing a semester abroad (she’s versity of Wisconsin. a junior at Rochester Institute of Technology). They traveled to Prague, I received a first-time email from Czech Republic, and Krakow, Poland, before returning home. Dale lives 1979 Dale Holmes who writes that he in Hampden with his wife, Penny. They also have a son, Eric, who re­ and his wife, Penny Jo, have been cently graduated from UConn. Kim Marchegiani married for 27 years and are now 33 Pride Street living in Hampden. They have two Old Town, ME 04468 children, Eric, who graduated from Brown Wilkins who lives in Austin, Andrea ’04, ’06G. After 30 years of [email protected] the University of Connecticut in Texas. She writes that she is work­ service Doug has retired as a colo­ December, and Heather, who is a ing for Indigent Care Collaboration, nel in the Army Reserve. His last junior at the Rochester Institute of also in Austin, and has two children. assignment was as the Army’s First and most importantly—note the Technology in New York. Dale had a Thank you for the update, Betty. emergency preparedness officer for new email address! Please use it to unique opportunity last summer to Since there isn’t much in the way the state of Maine, a position he send me news of you and your travel to Dubrovnik, Croatia, where of news to pass along, I’ll take this held for the past five years. He also family. he met up with his daughter, opportunity to fill you in on “What I mentioned that he periodically runs Next, I’m pleased to report on Heather, at the end of her study did on my summer vacation.” And into Diane Zollo Thompson at the our Class of ’79 scholarship recipi­ abroad semester. They traveled to herein lies a lesson to you all—if Rockland Rotary. Kevin Bushey ent. She is Caitlin Dionne from Prague, capital of the Czech Repub­ you don’t want to hear about me, retired recently from the Air Force Farmingdale, daughter of Sue lic, and Krakow, Poland, before then send in YOUR news! Reserve and is working as a senior Cunningham Dionne. Caitlin is a returning home. Dale says it was a In early August I took a road trip analyst for Abrams Learning and senior majoring in nursing. trip of a lifetime with his daughter. I out west with my son helping him Information Systems in Arlington, And finally, do you realize our encourage all of our ’76 classmates move to Kansas to begin graduate Virginia. Brent and Sue Janke 30th class Reunion is just around to drop me a quick email to let us all school. That task completed and Baeslack came up from Bradford, the corner (2009, for those of you know what you’ve been up to. goodbye hugs exchanged, I then Massachusetts, for the day and we who are mathematically challenged). caught an airbus to Denver and had a great visit over lunch in the Please make a note on your calen­ visited with my brother, Roger new (and definitely improved!) dar, in your Blackberry, or whatever Turcotte ’71, and his family. It was Memorial Union. you use to track appointments. And my first time in that part of the coun­ Now it’s back to work, an empty watch this column for more details. 1977 try and I thoroughly enjoyed the trip, nest, and the daily grind. But my Hope you have a wonderful winter. except for the return flight to Syra­ mind keeps wandering back to cuse, New York, by way of JFK. In Maine and those long walks on the Pearl Turcotte Gapp case you’ve wondered about all the beach. Let’s see, retirement is how 7468 Dugway Road negative publicity lately regarding far away? I can dream. Clinton, NY 13323 JFK, judging by my experience it’s That does it for now. Please 1980 (315) 853-6851 likely all true. keep sending your news, even jokes [email protected] or funny anecdotes are welcome, of End of August I was back on the Rosemary Hydrisko Dougherty course only ones fit for your mother road, this time to Maine to drop off 31 Black Oak Drive or children to read. Until next time! Hello, fellow classmates! I know that my daughter at college and then Hollis, NH 03049 by the time you receive this issue spent five perfectly relaxing days on (603) 566-8352 we will be well into winter, but as I my own at the beach! Weather [email protected] face my computer to write this col­ couldn’t have been better, tides umn it’s an exceptionally beautiful were perfect for long walks along fall day, one of several we’ve had the water’s edge, and I did my best Stay connected with Hi, everyone! lately in central New York State. at getting my quota of fried clams I hope you all had a nice summer. Unfortunately this is also one of and lobster. InCircle at: Helping my son pack for school this those times when I have not re­ More recently I attended our 30th fall, I remembered those years at ceived any clippings from the alumni class Reunion in Orono—great fun! mainealumni.org UMO preparing to return each fall. It office! I did receive an updated Chatted with Doug Curtis, Jr. at the doesn’t seem so long ago— alumni biography from Elizabeth football game and met his daughter Tom Sullivan recently retired

52 Maine Winter 2008 after 20 years of teaching and serv­ had another great turnout back in ing as an administrator at Bucksport August. We’ve had reunions every High School. Congratulations, Tom! five years since we graduated! A Looking forward to hearing from number of my classmates have had you. Please let us know how you are or now have children at UMaine, doing, and whether you made it which I’m always pleased to hear! back to dear old Maine for Home- Decided to review my yearbook to coming last fall! see who took the brave trek across Route 9 with me to “UMO” back in the fall of 1977. Do you remember any of these “kids”?—Mike Duddy ’82, Rita Hill Yardley, Steve 1981 Johnson, Evan McKeown, Phil Oliver ’83, Ken Thomas ’82, and Tom Waite ’82. They didn’t all gradu­ Barb Brown Dalton ate with us in ’81, but we had a 21 Black Bear Drive pretty good representation from a Veazie, ME 04401-6982 small Downeast high school. If you (207) 947-4827 want updates on any of them, drop [email protected] me an email. And send me news of your reunions and other UMaine I usually close with some kind of classmates who may have attended “rah-rah” for our class scholarship, high school with you! Don’t forget to Left to right: Mark Chase, Melanie Wold, Elizabeth Campbell Morin, but think I’ll open with it this time! update us when any of your children and Betsy Huyett Paradis ’79. Had a very nice thank-you note from come to UMaine! this year’s recipient, Erin Brown, of Farmingdale. Erin is the daughter of our classmate, Bradford Brown. She’s a junior pursuing a double Class of ’77 major in English and French, and is 1982 also a member of the Honors Col­ lege. It’s great to know that we’re Celebrates Alumni Publications helping many of our own in recent P. O. Box 550 years with this scholarship. Unfortu­ Orono, ME 04473 30th nately, we’re not able to give them (207) 581-1137 much, since our fund balance is [email protected] rather pitiful. If you have a little extra Reunion at in the checkbook, send along a few bucks to your alma mater. It’s more Waterville High School has a new October expensive than ever to get an edu­ principal, Carole Cutliffe Dodge. cation and these talented young She previously was assistant princi­ men and women appreciate our pal at the junior high in Waterville. Homecoming help. Think of all your UMaine edu­ Also in education, Janice Voisine cation has done for you! Gereben (G) helped Gateway Not much to report for this is­ School in Van Buren earn School of sue—come on, gang! Gloria Hewett the Year in Maine from the National Left to right: Marilyn Strong-Townsend of Clark coached field hockey at Energy Education Development Yarmouth, Pearl Turcotte Gapp of Clinton, Mount View High School in Project. For the outstanding energy N.Y., and Carol Ryan-Ertz of Yarmouth. Thorndike in the late ’80s. Well, education project that Janice under­ she’s come full-circle and she was took with her sixth grade class, they back coaching field hockey there were invited to an awards program this past fall, along with teaching art in Washington, D.C., and honored in AMA __ at the junior high. Gloria was a field Maine by the Maine Public Service hockey player during her years at Company. UMaine. Pete Thiboutot, formerly In Bucksport, Marcelle Harmon junior high principal in Waterville, Marble (G) became the new el­ was named assistant superintendent ementary school principal last sum­ for Waterville schools this past mer. Marcelle taught in elementary summer. Sylvia Bradeen Lowry schools and worked as principal of teaches at the new private high the elementary school in Baileyville school in Blue Hill, Blue Hill Harbor for 13 years. Newly selected as School. And finally, Harold Burbank superintendent of S.A.D. 3 in the writes from Canton, Connecticut, midcoast area is Joseph Mattos that he is a candidate for the U.S. (G). Joseph was previously House of Representatives. He is a Waterville’s assistant superinten­ lawyer in private practice in Canton. dent. Hope many of you had the op­ Woodard and Curran has pro­ portunity to attend your 30th high moted Devon Carter, professional school reunions this past year. The engineer, of Veazie, to technical Left to right: Fred Graunke ’81G, Jean Anderson Graunke, Deborah Class of ’77 from Calais High School leader. Allen Arcaro, David Bennett, and Pat Morin Lyons.

Winter 2008 Maine 53 Liza Nolette Case has worked at the Oxford Hills Veterinary Hospital for 25 years. She is a licensed veterinary technician, and lives in the Lewiston-Auburn area with her husband and son. Barbara Morse Ollinger of HTG Investment Advisors has earned the certified financial planner designa­ tion. Barbara has been with HTG for 10 years. She lives in Ridgefield with her husband and teenage daughter. Recently relocating for a position as vice provost for research at Rice University in Houston, Texas, is Jim Coleman. Jim previously worked as vice chancellor for research at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Many thanks to Scott Mower who wrote the class column for the MAINE Alumni Magazine for the past 15 years. Thank you for your years of service, Scott! Due to Scott’s increasing responsibilities he Enjoying the 25th Reunion celebration at the UMaine President’s House on October 13 are Class of ’82 has stepped down from this role. We members: Nora Normile O’Melia, Marie Curran Gerardin, Lauren Dilley Crory, UMaine President Robert hope to introduce a new class corre­ Kennedy, Louise Nadeau Everett, and Barbara Morse Ollinger. spondent in the next issue. If you like writing, enjoy knowing what’s happening with your classmates, the field you may find Mike doing and can meet deadlines three or some coaching off of it. He is owner four times a year, this job may be for of Frozen Ropes baseball and you! Contact the alumni publications softball training center in Portland. office at the above address if you Mike and his wife, Lynn, reside in are interested in learning more Scarborough with their two children, about it. Jackson and Maggie. On the hardwood Rick Carlisle may not be pacing the court this season for the first time in a few years. Rick stepped down as vice 1983 president of the Indiana Pacers over the summer after losing the coach­ Robert Fitta ing job. With the basketball season 41 Candy Lane yet to begin at the time of this writ­ Danville, NH 03819 ing, rumors were being circulated [email protected] that he was a candidate for the vacant Seattle Supersonics position. If Rick is not coaching in 2008, he The year 2008 has arrived and with will still have a presence with the it we are reminded that in a few NBA, since he has signed on to Gathering at the 1982 Reunion lunch at Homecoming 2007 in October months it will be 25 years since we serve as an analyst for ESPN. are: Laurie Miller, Donna McNally, Lauren Dilley Crory, and Marie Curran marched out of the football stadium On the education front while Bob Gerardin. at the University of Maine and into Lucy is helping to shape young the “real” world. Reminders of my minds in Orono, on the other side of alma mater come in different ways. remain connected to the University tant way, as the principal of the campus, Cynthia Jennings has a This summer as our family traveled of Maine. Orono Middle School. new position in Old Town. Cynthia to Glacier and Yellowstone national Our class notes read like the From the football field to the has spent her life involved with kids, parks, we spent our first night on the sports section, as 2007 was a year baseball diamond, Mike Coutts has and helping them to read. Early in road in St. Regis, Montana. After of transition for a few notable brought his considerable coaching the summer she was named head hauling our bags in from the rental alumni. Bob Lucy, who starred as a experience and talent to work. Mike, librarian of the Old Town Public car my wife pointed at a Volvo in the linebacker during his college years who served as an assistant to John Library. Jennings had previously parking lot with Michigan plates; at Maine, remained in the broadcast Winkin after his playing days at worked in Corinna where she and upon closer inspection the license booth for a 10th season for Maine Maine, has coached as far away as her husband, Roger Priest, (who plate frame proudly displayed the football games. Bob and fellow Alaska. This summer he was named works at the University of Maine) phrase “University of Maine alumni.” Maine alum Rich Kimball ’89 made head coach of the Sanford Mainers. resided. Jennings has also been We never ran into the owners as we the move from WZON to WVOM to The Mainers play in the New Eng­ involved in home-schooling her headed out for our drive to Glacier continue their role as the voices of land Collegiate Baseball League, three children, 21-year-old Erin, 12- National Park the next morning, but Maine football. When Bob is not on and finished the season under year-old Hannah, and 7-year-old it was certainly a reminder that the air he is serving the Orono Coutts’s guidance with a record of Noah. regardless of where we go, we community in a much more impor­ 19-24. When he is not coaching on In Ellsworth, Sterling Wayne

54 Maine Winter 2008 Enman (G) is serving as interim what you’re doing. Wishing you all superintendent of the Ellsworth good things for 2008! school department this year. Sterling has spent his career in education and previously served as superin­ tendent of S.A.D. 56 in the Searsport area, as well as S.A.D. 34 1986 in an area that included Belfast. He indicated that it was likely he would Donalyn Blanchard Macdougall serve in the position until June of George Macdougall 2008. 1 Davis Road Finally, as a reminder to my Fairfield Center, ME 04937 fellow classmates, as we close in on [email protected] our 25th Reunion I need your help in making our class notes interest­ ing. Tell me about any great trip you Governor John Baldacci and his have taken, the arrival of a child or son, Jack, made the hike up Maine’s grandchild, a great accomplishment, tallest mountain, Mount Katahdin, perhaps a hole-in-one! It would Hart Hall “Girls” Reunite last summer. Though their trip was a make my job easier and would liven little wet and foggy, John said it was up our class notes as well. I can This group of former Hart Hall dormmates enjoyed their own mini­ special to him to make the hike with always be reached by email at reunion at the Class of ’82’s 25th Reunion celebration at the President’s his son and said it was an experi­ [email protected], and my address House during Homecoming 2007. ence like no other. is noted above. Here’s to the very Lilly Eliza Goodwin was wel­ best in 2008! Cheers! comed by new parents Charles and as president in 1953 when the group recently named city engineer for Shannon Thomas Goodwin of was known as the Maine Good Medford, Massachusetts. Brewer, Maine, in May 2007. Proud Roads Association. Lauren earned Cassandra received her licenses as grandfather Charles Goodwin Sr. ’57 her CPA certification in 1988 and 1984 a professional engineer in Maine in of Benton, Maine, is an alum also. certified employee benefit specialist 1990 and Massachusetts in 1993. Scott Tilton is the new adminis­ certificate in 1999. Prior to her appointment in Medford, trative assistant to the board of Louise Soucy Cassandra spent time with Metcalf selectmen in North Yarmouth, 190 Main Street and Eddy and the city of Cambridge, Maine. Scott is returning to munici­ Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 Massachusetts, water department. pal management after a decade at [email protected] 1985 As city engineer, Cassandra will his family’s business, Central Maine work on a variety of issues including Auto Auction, in Hermon. Previously, roads, drainage, water, and sewers. Hello, classmates! I am currently Suzanne Lynch Guild he had been the town manager in Please take a minute and dash Exeter, Winterport, and Dixfield. enjoying a beautiful fall day. It is one 34 West Street of those gorgeous September days off an email. Your UMaine friends Scott also received his master’s in Manchester, ME 04351 read this column first—and they where the sky is crisp and clear and (207) 623-9404 public administration from UMaine in want to know where you are and 1997. the leaves have started to change [email protected] colors. By the time you read this Christopher Penney has joined column, however, I’ll be looking at Murphy Insurance Agency as com­ snow outside my window. If you Happy New Year! Don’t know about Julie Gerard ’82 mercial lines manager. Christopher have a moment, send me an email you, but these years seem to go by appointed to national has had extensive experience in and tell me how you spent the more quickly as I get older—hope commercial insurance, with more Christmas holidays, what great you’re squeezing in some fun! committee than 20 years underwriting and Carol Morneault Cronin is the vacation you are planning, or how Julie Watson management experience. Most owner/designer of Jean Jungle in brilliant your children (or grandchil­ Gerard ’82 recently, he was a territory manager Scarborough, Maine. Her inventory dren) are! was recently with OneBeacon Insurance. Working includes thousands of pairs of jeans, Dr. Tom Folsom is now in Dubai appointed the out of the Marlborough, Massachu­ “real jeans for real people”— after serving as an educator for 35 regional vice setts, office; he, his wife, and three everything from skinny legs to years. He spent the last 17 years as chair of the children live in Boylston. Christopher tummy-tuck and plus sizes. Carol the principal of Zippel Elementary North American is also a coach in their youth base­ says that she tries to carry jeans School in Presque Isle. Lex Mundi ball softball association. that are unique to Maine, including Wayne Suomi (G) has been executive direc­ Scott Storgaard was recently her own design called Jane. For named principal of Searsport El­ tors committee. hired as vice president, trust invest­ more info, see: ementary School in Searsport, Lex Mundi is ment officer with Bar Harbor Trust www.thejeanjungle.com. Maine. He has 30 years experience the world’s Services. He has over 20 years of Doug Letch has authored a new as a teacher and principal. leading association of independent investment experience and works Alaska mystery novel, The Stir of Lauren Corey was recently law firms. out of the Bangor and Ellsworth Bar Ashes, which is available through named president of the Maine Better Julie is executive director and Harbor Bank & Trust offices. Scott is the publisher’s website Transportation Association. Lauren CEO at Bernstein Shur in Port­ an active volunteer with the Orono- www.authorhouse.com/bookstore . is a director for Macdonald Page land. She is a resident of Veazie Little League, currently as The book is a new story involving and Company in Portland where she Brunswick. treasurer, and has served with the attorney Hayden White and the specializes in construction account­ Julie is also a member of the Bangor Homeless Shelter board, the central characters from Doug’s first ing and employee benefit plans. Association of Legal Administra­ Bangor YMCA investment commit­ novel, Bitter Cold. Sounds like some Lauren is the first woman to head tors and serves on the board of tee, and the Bangor Rotary. good reading! the association in its 67-year history. the Maine Society of CPAs. After decades of service, Her grandfather, Phil Corey, served Cassandra Koutalidis was Weston, Massachusetts, fire chief

Winter 2008 Maine 55 Edmund M. Walker is leaving to In our last column, I year under Buddy Teevens, and become the director of the Massa­ was happy to report then got into coaching at Orono and chusetts Fire Academy. Edmund, that Alicia Anstead Brewer High Schools while still at who grew up in Weston, has worked had received a fellow­ Maine. He is a detective with the full time for the department since ’87 ship at Harvard Topsham Police Department off the and said he’s going to miss the University’s Nieman field, and he and his wife, Kelly town. In addition to his UMaine Foundation for Jour­ Nobert LaFountain, are the parents bachelor in psychology, Edmund nalism. I am pleased to of two children. has a B.S. in fire and life safety F tell you that in July of Alan Stearns of Hallowell is the technology, University of Cincinnati, 2007, Alicia won third newly appointed deputy director of and a master’s in business adminis­ place for her story parks and lands in Augusta, and has tration from Northeastern. about an Iraq war been a senior policy advisor to Gary Groves brings his experi­ veteran making a Governor John Baldacci ’86 since ence and enthusiasm for athletics name for himself as a 2003. and youth programs to his new stage actor. Way to go, Eric Weinrich is playing with the position at West Gorham (Maine) Alicia. Portland Pirates again this season. Union Church, as its new pastor and For those baseball He got back on the ice six months to the Portland High School football fans, no University of after announcing his retirement as a Peter ’86 and Annia Warner at the craft fair Maine Class of 1988 player. Weinrich finished his NHL staff as a volunteer assistant coach. during Homecoming 2007 in October. Peter is a The outgoing pastor of the church column would be career after playing in 1,157 games second generation UMaine alum and his son is said that they needed someone with complete without a with 388 points, 70 goals, and 318 a UMaine student. experience and enthusiasm and the mention of Mike assists. energy to keep the church going. Bordick. In a human­ Michael Riley is the new super­ Gary recently earned his license as I hate to tell you, but as the years go interest article in the Kennebec intendent of the water department in a minister and has been involved on, the slimmer they get, ha! Your Journal by Jenn Menendez on July Bangor. Prior to taking this position with athletics since his Black Bear classmates want to know what you 12, 2007, Mike commented about Michael worked for the last 11 years days. He played football for UMaine and your UMaine friends are up to! the steroid issue afflicting Major at Woodard & Curran in Bangor, and pro ball in Italy. He was previ­ Take care, stay warm, Donny League Baseball today. Mike says leading the firm’s Maine water team, ously the event coordinator at Ana­ that he “was pretty much oblivious to and prior to that served for six years heim Stadium in California. He was it, honestly.” He goes on to say that, as chief engineer at A.E. Hodsdon most recently the athletic director at “The way people talk it seems like it Engineers in Waterville. He is li­ Portland High School and previously 1987 was in all the clubhouses. I never censed as a professional engineer at Westbrook and Deering high even saw it.” Mike also commented in Maine and New Hampshire and is schools. that he believed that Barry Bonds a member of the American Water­ Rebecca Abell Rosen and Andrew P. Nagelin would “go down in history as one of works Association, the American husband, Clifford ’71, start a new 56 Gibson Street the greatest ballplayers of all time, Society of Civil Engineers, and the adventure in southern Maine. Dr. Medford, MA 02155 no matter what...The fans kind of Maine Water Utility Association. Clifford Rosen ’71 recently wrote a [email protected] showed too by voting him into the D. Mark Stebbins has joined thank-you letter to St. Joseph Hospi­ All-Star game.” No matter what Kennebec Savings Bank as vice tal and the Bangor community in the someone thinks about the steroid president and commercial loan Happy 2008, everyone! Hope you Bangor Daily News. The Rosens issue, it does seem to be in the officer. He has over 15 years of have a great year, with lots of news were grateful for their years in the news quite often. commercial and industrial real es­ to report to the class in this column! area and for raising their three kids Again, for all you Class of 1988 tate experience in Maine’s banking We’d like the spring column to be there. Particularly, it was a thanks graduates, please drop me a line. I industry, most recently with Maine bursting with Class of ’87 updates, for the blessings of living in a place can be reached through the alumni Bank & Trust in Portland. He and his so please email me! And if you like Bangor—with its residents, St. association or by email at: wife, Karen Labbe Stebbins ’92, live haven’t joined InCircle, go to Joe’s, the University of Maine, the [email protected]. Enjoy these in Sidney with their three children. mainealumni.org and register—we’ll Bangor airport, the Jackson Lab, winter months! Peter Merfeld was recently see you online! and all of the people and resources inducted as president of the Maine of our state. section of the American Society of George and I recently had a Civil Engineers (ASCE). ASCE great time at George’s parent’s 50th 1989 represents over 650 civil engineers wedding anniversary celebration in 1988 in Maine, and over 100,000 world­ Sebec/Milo, Maine. It was a lovely wide, promoting civil engineering as afternoon of food, fun, friends, and Janis Broadbent Moriarty a profession and providing continu­ Deborah Carll Curtis laughs with Walter ’57 and Judith 279 Clifton Street ing educational opportunities to its 56 Green Ridge Drive Malden, MA 02148 members. He is employed by the Dale Macdougall ’57. Though I Buxton, ME 04093 (781) 324-2554 Maine Turnpike Authority and re­ couldn’t possibly list all of the (207) 727-5262 UMaine grads there, it was so good [email protected] sides in Augusta with his wife and [email protected] to see my brothers-in-law, Arthur ’80 three children. and Malcolm Macdougall. We had a Winter greetings to the Class of ’89! Tim Tozier, LUTCF, has been chance to visit and celebrate with Hello, Class of 1988! What have you Happy New Year to everyone. hired by the Bernard M. Sullivan friends and family; some of them been up to? I am not too sure since I Hopefully this winter will find you Insurance Agency in Ipswich, Mas­ dear friends of George’s parents at haven’t heard from you, but I would ready to reconnect with our class­ sachusetts, as director of commer­ the university! Friends that last a like to share your news with your mates! We were lucky to have more cial accounts. He has been in the lifetime—another benefit of UMaine! classmates. I am hopeful that before news than ever this column! insurance/investment industry for Please write/email us and get in writing the next column many of you Mark LaFountain is the new over 14 years, most recently acting on our occasional contests for will have written or emailed me so varsity football coach at Mt. Ararat as an account executive for a re­ UMaine stuff! Most of our info that your news can be included. I High School in Topsham. Mark gional insurance brokerage in comes via newspaper clippings and, really want to hear from you. played for the Black Bears for one Wakefield, Massachusetts.

56 Maine Winter 2008 Frank Hackett has left his posi­ comes months after Ryan was Regional High School since 2005 tion as Ellsworth’s superintendent to named the winner of the Micro-Bio and was previously an assistant become superintendent of schools Medics Award, which is given by the principal in School Administrative in Pembroke, Massachusetts, which Eastern Athletic Trainers Associa­ District 3. For 10 years before that, is my hometown! Frank served as tion. Congratulations, John! he was a math teacher and technol­ assistant superintendent in Bangor Conrad Skov has been manag­ ogy coordinator at Erskine Academy and superintendent in East Millin­ ing highway and bridge projects for in South China. ocket and Camden prior to his 18 years as an engineer for the New When I first started this column, position in Ellsworth. Good luck! Hampshire Department of Transpor­ the Red Sox were down 3-1 in the Matt Rossignol has stepped tation, Bureau of Construction. ALCS series with Cleveland. Would down as the boys’ varsity basketball Keep in touch! Until next time, fill that night be the end of the season? coach at Madawaska High School the steins! Only Boston fans would have faith after nine seasons, so he can spend that the Red Sox would come back more time being a spectator at his to win three straight, and then take kids’ basketball games. Matt scored the World Series title in four games. 1,297 career points while playing at Kristie Deschesne ’92 at the An unbelievable October with lots of Maine. His coaching career took him 1990 Homecoming craft fair in the Field late nights in front of the TV, or if to Houlton, Van Buren, and House in October. Kristie lives in you were lucky enough, at Fenway Madawaska. Park! Melissa L. Brancely Burns Orono. Rita Rogers Lovejoy has been Perhaps it wasn’t a World Series 63 Rocky Hill Road teaching in the Milford school sys­ year for Mark Sweeney, but the Saco, ME 04072 tem for 17 years, currently teaching 2007 baseball season offered some (207) 283-1860 first grade. She and her husband, 1991 personal high points for our class­ [email protected] Bill ’72, have four sons, one daugh­ mate. In July, he hit a double that ter, and two granddaughters! marked the 150th pinch hit of his Lori Schlenker John Gaetani and Anne Hall are Happy winter! I hope everyone had career, tying him for second on the 229 Deerfield Lane happy to announce the birth of their a wonderful holiday! My daughter, all-time list with Manny Mota. The Lawrence, KS 66049 daughter, Claire Louise, on April 25, Kayla, is in kindergarten and enjoy­ San Francisco Giants fans treated (785) 312-7384 2007. Claire joins older brother, ing every minute of it. We are enjoy­ him to a standing ovation and a [email protected] Mark, who is two years old. ing the wonders of winter. Our curtain call. In August, Mark was Rich Kimball and Bob Lucy ’83, youngest child, Mikey, will turn three traded to the Los Angles Dodgers in ’87G continue to broadcast UMaine in February. Hello, classmates. Happy Holidays the first trade between the rivals in football games, starting their 10th The New England Associated and best wishes for a joyous New more than 20 years. Although he year in the booth. Hopefully Rich will Press News Executives Association Year. It’s hard to believe that an­ says he will miss San Francisco, this be commenting on a winning sea­ announced the winners of their other year has begun. Where has is a better baseball opportunity for son! annual awards. Andrew Neff won the time gone? My family grew this him. Besides being pinch hitter, he Melanie Taylor Coombs has left second place in the sports story past year and now includes two little will be called upon to play first base her position as director of the Bailey category. He was recognized for his boys who are getting bigger and and outfield for the Dodgers. Public Library in Winthrop to be­ story about young Boston Red Sox learning something new every day. Congratulations to classmates come the director of the Farmington pitchers. He is a writer for the Please consider sharing stories of with wedding bells in their plans. Public Library. Bangor Daily News. your family with the class. We love Todd Marshall announced his John Kachmar and his wife, Denise Adams is the president to hear what’s going on. engagement to Kimberly Ann Ingrid, also his business partner, of the Augusta Rotary Club. The Mike Roundy has begun a one- Yorkey. Todd is a mortgage consult­ were recently in China where they Rotary Club is “an organization of year clerkship for U.S. District Judge ant with Alpine Mortgage Corpora­ joined other Maine boat builders as business, community, and profes­ Alfred Covello, in Hartford, Con­ tion. Joseph Wainer and Kendra part of a delegation to the 12th sional leaders united worldwide to necticut. Mike graduated cum laude Somers had a December 2007 annual China International Boat provide humanitarian service and from Western New England College wedding planned. Joseph is a music Show in Shanghai. John is president help build goodwill and peace.” School of Law in May, after working teacher at Conners Emerson School of Wilbur Yachts in Southwest Har­ Denise lives in Hallowell. as a science editor for many years in Bar Harbor. bor. John feels that the market David Whitney owns three at dictionary publisher Merriam- Our sincere sympathy is offered potential is there to develop a recre­ Washington County businesses: Webster in Springfield, Massachu­ to Deanna Lothrop House, whose ational boat industry and there will Whitney’s Blueberries, Whitney setts. He, his wife, Susan, and son, 22-year old son, Joel, was killed by be future opportunities to sell Maine- Wreaths, and Whitney’s Tool Shed. David, live in Westfield, Massachu­ a bomb in Taji, Iraq, on June 23, built boats in China when that hap­ His businesses won the 2007 Jef­ setts. Deanna’s birthday. About 550 pens. frey H. Butland Family-Owned Small Dean Scontras announced that people, including Governor John Jack Capuano is the head Business of the Year Award. Con­ he will enter the race to be the Baldacci ’86, the entire state con­ coach of the Bridgeport, Connecti­ gratulations! Republican candidate for Maine’s gressional delegation, and an honor cut, Sound Tigers of the American Bruce D. McLean is the execu­ 1st District congressional seat being guard, attended a service for Joel at Hockey League, which is the top tive development director of the vacated by six-term Democrat Tom Lee Academy. Baldacci and Major minor league affiliate of the New Millinocket Area Growth and Invest­ Allen, who is running for the Senate General John Libby ’66 of Maine’s York Islanders. He and his wife, ment Council (MAGIC) located in against Republican Susan Collins. National Guard presented a Bronze Donna, and children Adriana and the Katahdin region. He works with Dean and his wife, Dawn, have two Star and a Purple Heart to Deanna Anthony, are living in Bangor and established businesses and start-up children. He is employed as a sales and her husband, Paul. We are so happy to be back in Maine! businesses. One of his goals is to consultant for a data networking sorry for your loss. John Ryan, who serves as an diversify the economy and unify the company in Portsmouth, New May the New Year bring us time athletic trainer in the Bangor school regions around Millinocket, East Hampshire. for reflection on the important things department, received the National Millinocket, and Medway. Carl Gartley of South China has in our lives and may we make an Athletic Trainers Association Service Your classmates and I would been chosen as China’s new el­ effort to appreciate them more. My Award at the NATA’s convention in love to hear your news! Send me a ementary principal. He had been best wishes to you and your fami­ California in June. This award quick email. assistant principal at Camden Hills lies.

Winter 2008 Maine 57 Hello all! We hope you’re all having 1992 a good winter so far. By the time this arrives in your mailboxes, spring will be just around the corner. Then Michelle Bouchard again, that’s probably just wishful 25 Hardwick Road thinking. Boothbay, ME 04537 It’s time for yet another address (207) 633-0655 change for Stacey. She moved back [email protected] to New England (yet again) late last summer—just in time for Beth and We must all be very busy with lives her to head north to Orono to attend and families because I have very Homecoming. It was a great week­ slim pickings this time around. end visiting many of our old haunts. Please take a moment to send a There are some snazzy new build­ note in and let all your friends from ings on campus—including the Orono know what you have been gorgeous new rec center! doing! On with the news— Beth has also been cycling back Sandford Blitz (G) has been to places she has been before. At selected to serve as the next re­ the beginning of October she started gional director of the Small Business a new/old job at Dechert LLP, having Administration. He needs to be returned after a three-year stint at approved by President Bush and another large Philadelphia law firm. both of Maine’s senators, Snowe ’69 Outside of work, Beth has been and Collins, will give their strong active with the DAR and was re­ endorsement of Blitz to Bush. Sandy cently appointed to serve as vice is currently an adjunct professor at chairman of junior membership for UMaine and serves as executive Diana Tibbetts Richardson ’93, assistant to the president of the UMaine eastern Pennsylvania. She was also director of the East-West Highway Alumni Association, had “the thrill of a lifetime” in June when she sang selected as her chapter’s Outstand­ Association. He is also the owner of the national anthem in the Maine State House chamber. Diana’s husband, ing Junior Member. Emesbee Associates. David ’71, ’90G, represents Carmel (District 23) in the House. In other news, Susan Silsby Northeast Bank announced the Howland has been named chief promotion of Greg Thompson of financial officer of Wayfarer Marine Scarborough to vice president and Corporation in Camden. Dyonisia director of information technology heads the new Animal Embassy at Giatis recently joined the Maine and facilities. He will oversee the 1993 the Stamford Museum & Nature Public Broadcasting Network as a design, installation, management, Center in Stamford, Connecticut. development officer. Each August Chris heads up to The Penobscot Times named and security for all of the bank’s Pamela LePage Greb Alaska to guide kayak trips along first grade teacher Linda Murphy to hardware, software, telephonic, and 2807 W. Newton Street Frederick Sound, where he and his their STAR Program, recognizing networks systems. Congratulations, Seattle, WA 98199 guests view and photograph whales, outstanding Milford school system Greg! [email protected] Ethan Strimling has announced wolves, bears, and eagles. teachers. that he will be running for Congress. In May of last year, I made a Tom Hinds, who coached foot­ He will be vying for the 1st District As I am writing this, it is October of three-week visit back to Maine while ball at Cony High School for seven seat that will be vacated by Repre­ 2007, and I am just returning from a our kitchen in Seattle was being seasons, is now an assistant football sentative Tom Allen. fabulous week at the Atlantis in remodeled. I met up with Karen coach at Bates College. S.A.D. 4 superintendent Paul Paradise Island, Bahamas (Doesn’t Gilbert Hujsak in Portland. Karen is Stearns (G) was chosen as one of that sound cozy warm at this time of a teacher and is living in Goffstown, 800 educators from the United year?) Now, back to reality! New Hampshire, with her husband, States who were invited to visit Just a few updates to report this Jim, and their two boys. It was so China. This was an all-expense-paid time. great to reconnect and catch up with 1995 trip by China as an effort to build John Holyoke, of the Bangor Karen on the good ol’ days of UMaine! and expand Chinese language Daily News, won first place in the Keri Sewell Seitz Well, that’s all for now! Hope to programs in U.S. schools. While on sports story category in the New 6 Algonquin Lane hear from more of you next time his trip, he visited many schools, England Associated Press News Brunswick, ME 04011 around. participated in ceremonies, visited Executives Association competition. [email protected] the Great Wall, and even got to His winning story was for his cover­ meet with the minister of education age of a wheelchair-bound man’s Happy New Year! As I write autumn in the People’s Republic of China. experience in both a local marathon 1994 is just starting to show us some Woodard & Curran has promoted and a 15-kilometer race. Congrats, colors and it’s tough to think of Jim Wilson to senior project man­ John! reading this in the middle of winter. I ager in its Bangor office. Lastly, In April of 2007, Keith Flagg was Stacey Stump certainly hope that the season is Andrew Grass was promoted by his appointed vice president of opera­ 1558 Massachusetts Avenue easy on us! company, MMG Insurance Com­ tions for Federal Marine Terminals. Apartment 2 You may have heard, news of pany, to commercial lines underwrit­ He has relocated with the company Cambridge, MA 02138 Maine women’s basketball seems to ing assistant manager. Congratula­ to various locations (including Chi­ [email protected] be everywhere lately, but Rita tions to everyone! cago, Milwaukee, Charlotte, and Sullivan has accepted a position as Montreal). Congrats on your promo­ Beth Watson Calhoun assistant to coach Cindy Blodgett tion, Keith! 3021 W. Queen Lane ’98. Cindy and Rita were teammates Environmental scientist and Philadelphia, PA 19129 at UMaine and stayed in touch after Go Blue! educator, Christopher Evers, [email protected] both graduated from Maine. Rita

58 Maine Winter 2008 was captain of the basketball team commercial loan officer in midcoast The Republican Journal. Linda holds and digital initiatives. He and his at Maine for two years. Rita previ­ Maine. He previously worked at a master’s in educational leadership family relocated there from Ann ously worked for the Harvard Uni­ Camden National Bank. from UMaine and is nearing comple­ Arbor, Michigan, where he worked versity-based Harvard Electricity Linda Quagliaroli and her hus­ tion on her doctorate, which is also with the Ann Arbor District Library Policy Group and also graduated band, Doug, own five McDonald’s in educational leadership from as the system administrator and from the Muscular Therapy Institute restaurants: Old Town, Bucksport, UMaine. Prior to being named prin­ lead developer. Previously he was in Watertown, Massachusetts. Ellsworth, Machias, and Belfast. cipal, Linda worked as a teacher, the IT manager for Lotus Aaron Stasulis has accepted Linda and her husband are both graduate instructor, and educational Engineering. He also studied the position of financial consultant graduates of Hamburger University. consultant. graduate level creative writing at with Union Trust Company, Corner­ I hope you’re all enjoying this Brian J. Keezer joined the Au­ the University of Michigan and was stone Investment Services Division. fantastic winter. If you need me, I’ll burn office of Harriman Associates, named a “Mover and Shaker” by Aaron previously was employed by be snowboarding down the various a full-service architecture and engi­ Library Journals 1996. Horace Mann Insurance Company slopes of Montana and Idaho. See neering firm in Auburn and Portland, Congrats to Erica Chipman on where he focused on client relations you in the lodge! reported the Kennebec Journal. completing a master’s degree in in the midcoast region. He is now Brian holds a bachelor’s in civil biology with a 4.0 GPA from Texas based at the Union Trust branches engineering from UMaine and previ­ Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. in Rockland and Waldoboro. ously worked for the Maine Depart­ Her thesis work was on the A fellow County native, Robin ment of Transportation. He is cur­ behavioral ecology of western Soucy Brown, is known as the 1997 rently working on the Westbrook burrowing owls. Metrics Queen at NAVAIR Aging Middle School and Buxton Elemen­ Air National Guard airman first Aircraft Team as a diminishing tary School projects. Brian resides class Norman C. Pacholski management sources and material Yolanda Sly in Winthrop with his wife, Renee, graduated from basic military shortages management analyst. 9 Snover Road and their three boys. training at Lackland Air Force Base Robin is originally from Fort Kent Wantage, NJ 07461 in San Antonio, Texas. Congrats, and is now based in California, (973) 875-8738 Norm! Maryland. She completed her (202) 253-3083 cell Loretta Clark (G) was hired as master’s degree in clinical psychol­ [email protected] the principal of the Pine Street ogy and then moved from Maine to 1998 Elementary School in Presque Isle. Maryland with her husband, Jeff, Class of 1997—I trust all is well with She previously was the district’s while doing counseling. Robin’s new you. It was nice to see many of you CPT Robert E. Brewer first daycare and preschool director. position is as an obsolescence in Orono at Homecoming. Before we 123 Moreell Circle She has also served as principal at analyst where she works with a dive into what our classmates are up Monterey, CA 93940 the former Westfield Elementary team that finds parts for aircraft so to, I’d like to thank many of you and umainel [email protected] School and assistant principal at that they can continue to fly and the alums in other classes that I the former Gouldville Elementary perform as expected. Robin is also mercilessly hounded for votes in the Where have the past 10 years School, both in the district. working on completing her doctorate Gather.com contest to get my book gone? For those of you who haven’t I hopefully will see some of you degree. published. Unfortunately, I didn’t made the connection yet, we’re next fall at Homecoming! Also sign That’s all this time around—short make round two—but finished ninth coming up on 10 years since we up online for your free InCircle and sweet. I hope this finds you well out of 296 entries. Not too shabby, if graduated from UMaine! account and join the rest of us and if you have a chance, drop us a I say so myself. As far as class It was a busy fall for me here in online! note and tell us what’s going on. news—you know the drill: send Monterey. I’m continuing my information to me at progress in learning Russian out [email protected] or con­ here at the Defense Language tact the alumni office! Institute. It is an intensive and 1999 Congratulations to Kristen amazing language program! It was 1996 Andresen Lainsbury for her award great to see fellow Beta, Major Jon from the New England Associated Velishka ’97, when he stopped by Andrea Downs Quenneville Press News Executives Association. for a visit en route to run the San 10520 Bella Camrosa Drive Leah McBreairty Her Bangor Daily News feature, Francisco Half Marathon from his Las Vegas, NV 89141 2147 Fairview Avenue “Ladies Night” covered the preva­ home station at Fort Irwin, (702) 614-1945 Missoula, MT 59801 lence of drinking among young California. [email protected] umainel [email protected] women and won second place in the Let me personally send my best association’s feature story category. to Eric Simonds on his marriage to Happy New Year, everyone! I hope Hello, ’96ers! Please take a moment So, my married friends with kids Kate Lachance in Saco on you had a great 2007 and a won­ to let us know what you’ve been up are always telling me that date night September 15th. I unfortunately was derful holiday season. to. In the meantime, here is some is extinct. I’m sure some of you not able to return to Maine for what I Tyler Leighton is engaged to news from a few of our class­ could agree. Since I’m the “auntie,” I have heard was an incredible event! Darcie McElwee. The couple is mates— can’t really sympathize. But after They honeymooned in Scotland and planning a 2008 wedding. Laurie Travis Noyes is a project engi­ seeing the article in the Coastal Ireland. Best of luck, Eric and Kate! Dionne of Augusta is engaged to neer at Woodard and Curran’s Journal featuring Dr. Rok Morin and They both reside in Saco, Maine. Jesse Babcook. Laurie is currently Bangor office. Woodard and Curran his wife, Mary Ellen—I know next Dwight Cram also had a September working on her master’s degree in is an integrated engineering, sci­ time to tell them—like anything wedding planned to Patricia theater at Hunter College in Man­ ence, and operations company else—you make time for date night. Haernick. They both live in Concord, hattan. Kristi Spinney Miller is serving public and private clients According to the article, even with New Hampshire. Congrats, Dwight engaged to Jared Todd. She is a locally and nationwide. four kids (none are in high school) and Patricia! kindergarten teacher in Waldoboro. Todd Starbird is the regional Friday night is date night for Rok This past summer, John Congratulations to all of these vice president of Bar Harbor Bank and his wife. Blyberg joined the staff at the couples and the other classmates and Trust. Todd has been working Linda M. Leahey Bowe (G) is Darien Library in Darien, who heard wedding bells in 2007. for the bank since 2004 and has 15 the new principal at Stockton Connecticut, as head of technology Please send your news to me or years experience working as a Springs Elementary School, reports the alumni association if you get a

Winter 2008 Maine 59 minute—the deadline for the next holidays, some of our classmates issue will be approaching as you 2001 have had great achievements. Jim 2003 read this! And please note my new Leonard was named athletic direc­ email address. tor of S.A.D. 5 in Rockland. He was Bonnie Joy Richards Dewkett a past student athlete for that dis­ Sara Green-Hamann 160 Shelter Rock Road #2 trict. Jim graduated with a degree in 134 4th Street Danbury, CT 06810 journalism and was our valedicto­ Bangor, ME 04401 (203) 794-1165 rian. He later went to University of [email protected]. 2000 blkbearl [email protected] Maine School of Law in 2003 and was a former fire fighter for As usual there are a lot of mar­ Heidi Dombrock Weaver Now that the holidays have passed Rockland. Being the athletic director riages and engagements to an­ and winter is fully upon us, it’s time 2519 Cool Spring Road was a perfect fit for him! Francesca nounce! Edward Regan is recently Bel Air, MD 21015 to reflect about the coming year, our Desanctis was sworn in to the engaged to Chelsey Graves. E. J. is hdommyl @comcast.net goals, and our life changes. During Maine Bar Association in May 2007. employed by Lisbon High School in the past few months, many of our With the New Year, some of our Lisbon Falls and the couple is plan­ alumni have started new jobs, new I hope this classnotes update finds classmates are planning for their ning a summer 2008 wedding. lives, and are making a difference in you rested up after the holiday future with that someone special. Congratulations are in order to their world. season. I hope the holiday season Jessica Shirley and Anthony Jamie Marden. She is engaged to Travis Gass recently won first brought you and your family good LeBlanc got married on July 7, Dante Ravelli. Jamie is finishing her place as part of the Bangor Daily cheer and gatherings, and that the 2007, at Mackerel Cove. They degree in physical therapy at News photography/design team. warmth of home kept you comfort­ reside in Brunswick. Jill Husson College. The two plan to The feature that won them the able, as the weather outside turned Hutchinson got married to William marry in the fall of 2008. Tianna award dealt with scarves. The New cold. Stephens in November 2007. Jill Scanlon was recently married to England Associated Press News Classmate Marian Spalding (G) currently is employed by Marietta Trent Baker. Tianna is working for Executives Association gave the is vying for the seat on the select­ City Schools in Marietta, Georgia. Walt Disney Company. The two award. man board in St. Albans, Maine. She Randy Loubier is planning a wed­ were married in October. Katie John and Claire McDonough previously held this position from ding with Katie Pooler for Septem­ Roberts was married to Lars have established a scholarship fund 1995-1999. Marian has been an ber 2008. Randy received his Sjulander. Katie is now an account for students in the school of engi­ elementary school teacher for 23 bachelor’s degree in spatial engi­ executive at WGME 13 in Portland. neering technology and school of years. neering and is employed by Owen She and Lars were married in Sep­ nursing. Students must demonstrate Wedding bells will be ringing on Haskell in Portland. Edward J. “EJ” tember. Daniel Bell and Emily excellent academic performance June 21,2008, for classmate Alison Hikel (G) is getting married to Jenni­ Trimm were married in November. and exhibit outstanding personal Hall as she marries Brian Morrison fer Cole. They are planning to wed Daniel is a property management characteristics that promise suc­ in South Portland, Maine. Alison on May 31,2008, at St. Mary’s supervisor at C. B. Mattson in cessful careers. The couple lives in currently works as a financial aid Catholic Church in Lincoln. EJ Farmingdale. Nicole Soucy was Orono and has four children. Two of manager for Strayer University in graduated from UMaine with a married to Wayne Pelletier in April. their children are UMaine grads. Northern Virginia and resides in master’s degree and is the director She is now working as a human On October 20, 2007, Justin Burke, Virginia. We offer Alison and of business systems at Eastern resources assistant at Fraser Pa­ Birt wed Clemson alumna Toni Brian best wishes on their big day. Maine Healthcare Systems. pers in Madawaska. Spencer Cantrell. Both currently work in Two classmates had new addi­ Nicole Goulet wrote, “I am living Maynard is married to Heather southern Maine. tions to their families this past year. in New York City and am in charge Searles. The two married in August. Grant Richard Chamberlain Jaime Wheeldon Bangs and her of employee communications at Spencer is working for the depart­ has recently announced his engage­ husband, Todd, of Holden, Maine, InterActiveCorporation, Barry Diller’s ment of transportation in Presque ment to Ryann Elizabeth Clark. welcomed Griffin Nicholas on April company. I’ve been running in races Isle. Congratulations to Elizabeth They plan to wed in a May 30, 2008, 7th at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Central Park as a member of the McPheters. She is now married to ceremony. in Bangor. Michael May and his New York Road Runners Club. I Patrick Lemieux ’05. The couple Todd Jogoutz has recently wife, Amanda, of Milford, Maine, intend to run in the NYC Marathon in wed in October. Elizabeth is working joined Seafax as a regional sales welcomed Sadie Barbara on May 18 either ’08 or ’09 depending if I make as a developmental therapist for the manager. As a business school alum at Eastern Maine Medical Center in the lottery. I go home to Maine Blue Barn School in Bangor. Jason and an ex-punter for the Maine Bangor, also. Sadie joins her two- occasionally to visit family and go to MacDonald is married to Lori Cyr. Black Bears, he will be responsible year-old brother, Conner, in the May Houston, when I can, to visit my Jason married Lori in September. for managing current customer family. We wish these two class­ sister. Just experiencing New York He is currently working at Joel D. accounts as well as creating new mates great joy on the arrival of to the fullest. A classmate and a Davis and Associates in Augusta as business for Seafax. their new family members. very good friend, Beth Nale, also an associate financial advisor. Lisa Good luck to all of our alumni in I have news to share also. Bran­ lives in New York and works for Moores and Eric Gill were married their new endeavors and please don and I, Heidi Dombrock Bridgespan Group. I ran into John in September. Lisa is a chemical don’t forget to let us know what your Weaver, are expecting our first child Gelsamino, who also lives in the engineer with Procter & Gamble in newest adventure is! in April. So, I guess the baby bug city, and Mike Morrison, who is now Sacramento. Eric is a project man­ has caught some of us classmates. I playing for the New York Islanders. ager with Schetter Electric in Sacra­ welcome any news you have to Erin Plourde McAllister just had a mento. share by contacting me via email or baby boy, Owen, with her Maine There are also some job writing to the address provided. 2002 alum husband, Brian McAllister ’00. changes for 2003 grads to an­ That child is adorable. They reside nounce. Tim Tunney (G) was pro­ in Salt Lake City, Utah, and I am moted to business banking officer at Stay Connected with Kathryn Braggins attempting to make it out there to Bar Harbor Bank and Trust in InCircle! 148 5th Street see the baby before he can talk!” Ellsworth. Ned Cardinali is the Bangor, ME 04401 If you have any news to share, owner of the Fisherman’s Catch on Log on to: [email protected] please let me know. I would love to Harbor Road in Wells. Tracy hear from you. Guerrette is the new women’s mainealumni.org today After the hustle and bustle of the basketball coach for UMPI and Kori

60 Maine Winter 2008 Dionne will take over as coach of fuel sources. Another accomplished the Nokomis girls’ basketball team. graduate student, Ryan Sullivan, was named to the dean’s list at Logan College of Chiropractic. While the traditional wedding 2004 season is over, there are still many engagement and wedding an­ Dylan Mooney nouncements to share. Sarah Jo­ c/o Greek Life Office sephson, who received both her University of Maine bachelor’s and master’s degrees Orono, ME 04469 from UMaine, was married to Chris­ [email protected] topher Shorette on July 7, 2007. Jessica Bickford and Chris Will­ iams were married on August 18, Hearty Maine Hello and Happy 2007, and Christy Charters (G) and Holidays! It’s certainly been a busy Jeremy Kervin were also married on winter for our alumni, so I’ll get right August 18th. I’d like to send a big into the recent weddings. congratulations to all of the newly­ Alyssa Blanchard tied the knot weds, and a personal congratula­ with Teddy Kajkowski, Jr. this past tions to my PSY 100 buddy, Chris Kate Jensen ’07 (left) and Lindsay Hamlin ’06 enjoying Homecoming August. After receiving her Hanlon, on his engagement and afternoon at the craft fair in the Field House in October. bachelor’s degree, Alyssa went on marriage to Kylie McGinn. Chris and to receive a master’s degree in Kylie married on December 29. communication sciences and disor­ market now, and we have some new Speaking of hockey, a big con­ I look forward to hearing what ders from UMaine, and is currently job announcements. gratulations goes to our very own the New Year brought to you and employed as a speech language Mark Haskell has recently joined Dustin Penner and the Anaheim yours! pathologist. Quinton Donahue the staff of the Courier-Gazette in Ducks on their Stanley Cup win. married Jessica Taylor this past July, Rockland, and he resides in Dustin is the first UMaine player to and Quinton is currently a teacher at Waldoboro. Sarah Thompson have his name on the cup as a Hampden Academy. Quinton is also Blake recently received her player, and we are very proud of 2006 pursuing his master’s degree in master’s degree in mechanical him! Another standout in her UMaine teaching at UMaine. engineering at Texas A&M, and is athletic career, Shaunessy Saucier, Holly Dyer married Joshua now living with her husband in has been hired as an assistant Liz D’Ambrose Mason Gunn in June at the Columbia Street Sugar Land, Texas, and working at coach for the field hockey team. I 3205 Abell Avenue Baptist Church in Bangor. Holly Schlumberger. Woodard and Curran know the athletic department is Baltimore, MD 21218 received her bachelor’s degree in also recently announced the promo­ happy to have her back! Interest­ ElizabethD’[email protected] child development, and recently tion of Kyle Corbeil to the position ingly enough, Shaunessy’s younger received her master’s in counselor of engineer 2 in their Bangor office. sister was also hired as an assistant The Class of 2006 has a new class education. She is currently em­ The news has been a bit thin field hockey coach, at SUNY New correspondent to write the column ployed as the tutor coordinator with lately, so if you have any good Paltz. for MAINE Alumni Magazine. Please the greater Old Town Communities stories or updates you’d like to see In other new jobs, Diana send any news to Liz at the above Who Care program, and her hus­ in the class column just swing me an McElwain has been chosen as the address. We look forward to hearing band is a police officer for the email. See you in the spring! communications and marketing from you! Tell us where you’re living, Hampden police department. specialist for the Maine Credit Union working, whether you’re taking more Rounding out this past round of League. Congratulations to Diana classes, etc. This column can help summer weddings, Martha on her new job, and for her marriage you stay in touch with your friends MacFarland (G) married Christo­ to fellow UMaine graduate, Jason from Orono. pher Gill in July. Martha is currently 2005 Dionne! employed as a first grade teacher in Amanda Rudy was recently Paris, Maine. appointed the education/outreach Mary (Gatchell-Fenderson) As for the fall weddings, Jody coordinator for the Knox-Lincoln Soil Stay Connected Gauvin Lewia tied the knot with Amos and Water Conservation District 2801 Cowles Street Unit 4 With InCircle McCannell ’05 on September 14th, Board Warren office. I have one Fairbanks, AK 99701 and Jody is now a speech language other notable new position to men­ The UMaine Alumni Associa­ [email protected] pathologist with the Maine Center tion. Colleen Lepage (G) taught a tion is pleased to provide an for Integrated Rehab. Jillian course called French Language and Buxton got hitched this past Sep­ Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe Maine Society at USM’s Lewiston- exciting new networking tool. tember to Jonathan Tardiff. The that it is already 2008. I hope every­ Auburn College over the summer. InCircle lets University of couple resides in Augusta, and one had a great holiday season. My Colleen is an adjunct humanities Maine alumni connect online Jillian works in the medical oncology husband and I are still adjusting to instructor at the college. department at the Maine General the chilly weather here in Fairbanks, I love reading in the newspaper with classmates, friends, and Medical Center. Aaron Vryhof and but really enjoying our Alaskan about UMaine students and all the friends-of-friends; based on Meagan Cochrane have recently experience. I am currently very fantastic research they are partici­ occupations, shared interests, announced their engagement. A active as a substitute teacher in the pating in. Sara Walton, a current wedding is in the works for next Fairbanks North Star Borough Ph.D. candidate at UMaine, was common acquaintances, pro­ August, and both the groom and school district, where there are featured in the Kennebec Journal for fessions, locations, etc. bride-to-be are employed with Blue 14,000 plus students and over 900 her participation in a study looking Flame Gas in Rangeley. teachers! Seeing moose on the side at heating and compressing wood to Go to: Many of our fellow alumni are of the road reminds us of Maine, but make ethanol. This research is finding new positions in the job we miss UMaine hockey! directly related to finding alternate mainealumni.org

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1988 Scott Lewis to Elizabeth Murphy on September 8, 2007, on Chebeague Island, Maine. They traveled to Tuscany for their honeymoon and reside in South Portland, Maine. 1991 Christopher Kempton to Kimberly Foster on July 14, 2007, in Winthrop, Maine. They took a Caribbean cruise and live in Biddeford, Maine. 1993 Julie Buxton to Andrew Scafidi on August 19, 2006, in Concord, Massachusetts. They took a honeymoon trip to the Greek Islands and live in Maynard, Massachusetts. 1994 Arthur Francis Jones, Jr. to Lisi Ann Kludzuweit on July 7, 2007, in Liz D’Ambrose ’06 and Phil Mason ’06 were Bethany Anne Delaware ’02 and Peter Paul Bosse ’02 Camden, Maine. They spent their married on August 11,2007, in Middletown, were married at the Orono United Methodist Church on honeymoon in Europe, and live in Connecticut. They now live in Baltimore September 29, 2007. Bethany, an All Maine Woman, now Arlington, Massachusetts. where Phil is an electrical engineer and Liz works as a veterinary technician in Falmouth. Peter, a David Joshua Moffitt to Margaret teaches kindergarten in the city’s school Senior Skull, is a quality assurance manager with Rynel Leah Moore on August 10, 2007, system. Inc. in Pleasant Point, Maine. They live in upstate New York. 1995 Jeffrey David Fishman to Mindy Leigh Hakerem on April 22, 2007, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. They honeymooned in Montego Bay, Jamaica, and live in Watertown, Massachusetts. 1997 Rhonda Diane Wuensch to Brian David Clark in August 2007, in Salt Lake City, Utah. They went to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, for their honeymoon. Jennifer Albert to Frank Brown on July 20, 2007, in Gardiner, Maine. They are planning a trip to Antigua, and live in Chelsea, Maine. 2000 Jason Spofford Randlett to Kathryn Woodward Newman on April 27, 2007, in Bermuda. They reside in Boston. Judd Newcomb to Amanda Montgomery on July 6, 2007, in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. They took a wedding trip to Paris, and reside in Gray, Maine. UMaine alumni were well represented at the wedding of Jillian Nicole Hanson ’07 to Ian F. Crowley ’03, ’07G on Kristen Holly Leo to Benjamin August 18, 2007. Left to right are: Nick Pellerin, Vicki Gabor, Melanie Akeley ’07, Heather Currier 04, Rachel Pierre Guite on June 30, 2007, in Hart, Jillian and Ian, Forrest Lancaster ’03, Bob Hart, Brett Gabor ’03, Christian Hanson, and Matt Poirier 02. Portland, Maine. They spent their The flower girl and ring bearer standing in front of the bride and groom are Moira and Liam Crowley.

62 Maine Winter 2008 honeymoon in Aruba and reside in Maine. They took a Caribbean Denver, Colorado. cruise and live in Saco, Maine. Daniel Patrick McDonough to Danielle Grant to Brian Kristine Ann Tunney on Raymond ’07 on October 14, September 26, 2007, in County 2006, in Orono, Maine. They live Tipperary, Ireland. They live in in Bangor. Virginia. Heidi Martel to Daniel Hall, Jr. on 2001 October 13, 2007. They live in Old John Jenusaitis to Tonya Town, Maine. Sandberg on May 27, 2007, in 2006 Durham, Maine. They live in Otis Clapp to Melanie Pike on Durham. June 15, 2007, in Readfield, Jamie Elizabeth Brewster to Maine. They took a wedding trip to James Ryan Cooper on June 9, the Bahamas, and live in Epping, 2007, in Charlotte, North Carolina. New Hampshire. They honeymooned in Mexico and Alan George Kinne to Kelly Marie reside in Charlotte. Spinney on July 7, 2007, in Heather Suzanna Anzelc to Hallowell, Maine. They took a trip Glenn John Adams 04 on to Cape Cod, and live in East August 18, 2007, in Augusta, Waterboro, Maine. Maine. They took a wedding trip to Michelle Sheldon to Gregory Mexico and live in Oakland. Perkins ’07 on October 6, 2007, 2002 in Morrill, Maine. They live in Decha McAllister to Adam Bailey Orono. on August 12, 2007, in Rockport, James Frederick Dwyer to Maine. They traveled to Cancun Rebecca Jayne Fortier 07 on and live in Hampden, Maine. Rachael Hilgar ’05 and Cameron Lyall ’04 were married on July 13, 2007, July 14, 2007, in Ellsworth, Maine. Kathryn Downs to Antonio at St. Phillip Neri in Pennsburg, Pennsylvania. They currently reside in They spent their honeymoon in Caiazzo on August 25, 2007, in Long Island, New York, where Rachael works in collegiate athletics and Anguilla and reside in Vail, Waterford, Maine. They are Cameron works in finance. Among the many alumni in attendance were Colorado. planning a honeymoon. Mathew Deschamps ’07, Todd Jackson ’04, Jana Ouellette ’05, Karyn Elizabeth Rose D’Ambrose to J. Magno ’03, Emily Dooling ’05, Traci Rainone ’05, Shaunessy Saucier ’05, Jillian B.Trapini to Brandon D. Philip Mason on August 11,2007, Kimberly Leo 03, Tara Bedard ’03, and Nicole Sergent ’06. Huff on June 30, 2007, in New in Middletown, Connecticut. They Gloucester, Maine. They reside in reside in Baltimore, Maryland, Scarborough, Maine. Brewer, Maine. North Carolina. after a wedding trip to Kona, Jenny Lee Bouffard to Jason Ian F. Crowley to Jillian Nicole Lauren A. Marshall to Jeffrey M. Hawaii. Nicholas Straetz on September Hanson ’07 on August 18, 2007, Bowen ’05 on June 23, 2007, in 2007 8, 2007, in Old Orchard Beach, in Dover, New Hampshire. They Fairfield, Maine. They spent their Ellen Teresa Surrette to Bruce Maine. They honeymooned in honeymooned in Virginia and live honeymoon on a Caribbean cruise Lloyd Stevens on June 23, 2007, Mexico and reside in Saco, Maine. in Alfred, Maine. and live in Champaign, Illinois. in East Millinocket, Maine. They Bethany Anne Delaware to Peter Elissa Shuman to Gary Emmons Adrian Wells to Robyn Koerner took a trip to Florida and reside in Paul Bosse on September 29, on September 2, 2007, in on July 14, 2007. They spent their Lincoln, Maine. 2007, in Orono. They Rockport, Maine. They took a honeymoon in New Hampshire honeymooned in Carmel, wedding trip to the Mediterranean and reside in Buxton, Maine. California, and reside in Topsham, and live in Richmond, Maine. Ryan Holmes to Erin Graviett Maine. 2004 ’06 on July 14, 2007, in New Kelly Michaud to Michael Woods Meghan Jewell to Kevin Baker on Gloucester, Maine. They live in Recently Married? on September 15, 2007, in September 23, 2006, in Brewer, Bowdoinham. Rockland, Maine. They took a trip Maine. They spent their Rebecca Anne Eugley to Frank Share your happy news with to Mexico and live in South honeymoon in the Bahamas and Nicholas Maltais on July 28, 2007, friends and classmates. Just in Owls Head, Maine. They Thomaston, Maine. reside in Newburgh, Maine. send your information and if Amanda Giblin to Patrick honeymooned in Hawaii, and live Cameron Lyall to Rachael Hilgar possible, a wedding photo, to: Hennessey on September 22, ’05 on July 13, 2007, in in New Hampshire. [email protected]. 2007, in Rangeley, Maine. They Pennsburg, Pennsylvania. They 2005 honeymooned in Rangeley and honeymooned in Jamaica and live Jessika Bickford to Chris Or mail it to: Alumni Publica­ reside in New Gloucester, Maine. in Long Island, New York. Williams on August 18, 2007, in tions, P. O. Box 550, Orono, 2003 Fred T. Lazo to Erica L. Perry 06 Augusta, Maine. They ME 04473. Heather M. Fraser to Adam J. on July 28, 2007, in Old Town, honeymooned in Puerto Vallarta, Knowles ’05 on August 5, 2006, Mexico, and live in Auburn, Maine. Maine. They spent their (Photographs need to be high in Bangor, Maine. They honey­ honeymoon in Prince Edward Eric Tweedie to Katie Wildes ’06 resolution.) mooned in Cancun and reside in Island and reside in Charlotte, on August 25, 2007, in Augusta,

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Unless otherwise indicated, Gardiner, on August 9, 2007. towns are in Maine. Freeman George Webb Miriam “Mim” Goodwin Hamilton, 88, of Bridgton, on 1928 Class of 1933 November 23, 2006. Kenneth “KC” Cousins Lovejoy, Walter “Hooky” Allan Hook, 90, 101, of North Port, Florida, and One of the university’s most of Middletown, New Jersey, on Veazie, on June 14, 2007. loyal graduates, Freeman June 16, 2007. 1931 George Webb, died on Novem­ Robert E. Johnston, 87, of Lyndell Emma Smith Arsenault, ber 1. He was 96. Melbourne, Florida, and 98, of Portland, on December 20, As a UMaine student, Free­ Gouverneur, New York, on July 25, 2006. man was a track star, setting 2007. George “Smitty” Algernon state records in the pole vault. William Frederick Mussenden, Smith, 97, of Clearwater, Florida, 85, of Topsham, on November 13, In 1932, he tied for third place on February 8, 2005. 2004. in the Olympic Trials in the pole 1932 Donald Ralph Sprague, 90, of vault competition. In honor of Mary Morton Soule Bateman, Avon, Connecticut, on August 11, his athletic achievements, he Freeman Webb speaking at his 97, of Woolwich, on August 15, 2007. was inducted into the UMaine class’s 50th Reunion in 1983 2007. 1942 Eleanor “Nicky” Clark Meacham Sports Hall of Fame in 2005. Virginia Weston Bradford, 89, of Jenks, 98, of Vernon, Connecti­ He was also a member of Senior Skulls and Theta Chi fraternity. Dover-Foxcroft, on August 31, cut, on October 21,2007. After serving in World War II in Korea, Freeman was employed 2007. Charlene Wilhelmina Peterson as a manager of Moosehead Woolen Mills. He later moved to Dorothy Lois Warren Crane, 87, Sandstrom McIntire, 90, of Florida where he operated a small motel. In Florida he was instru­ of Milbridge, on September 13, Presque Isle and Florida, on No­ mental in organizing the St. Petersburg Alumni Club, serving as its 2007. vember 24, 2007. president for many years. He served as president of his class and Howard Clifford DeShon, 87, of 1933 also established a scholarship for the UMaine track team. Perry, on September 12, 2007. Arthur Albert Francis Brown, For his outstanding service, Freeman was awarded both the Edward Anson Henderson, 86, 75, of Washington, D.C., on March Block “M” and Black Bear awards by the alumni association. of Beverly Hills, Florida, on August 25, 1999. 10, 2007. Helen Berniece Osgood Ripple, 1943 95, of West Hartford, Connecticut, 2007. 1938 Albert Robert Blacky, 87, from on August 23, 2007. 1936 Marian “Mary Jane” Jane Moan Waterford, Connecticut, on Sep­ Frank Warren Webb, 82, of James “Jim” Wilder Haggett, Sanford, 90, of Branford, Con­ tember 13, 2006. Brunswick, on February 16, 1992. 93, of Mashpee, Massachusetts, necticut, on October 3, 2007. Howard Alvah Crosby, 86, of Freeman George Webb, 96, of on October 30, 2007. 1939 Hermon and Bangor, on August Corinna, on November 1,2007. Glen Willard Torrey, 91, of Po­ Mary Bowler Engelbert, 88, of 25, 2007. Eleanor “Babe” DeAlbra West land, on September 4, 2007. Rochester, Minnesota, on Decem­ William Bert Gorham, 83, from Yerxa, 94, of Falmouth, on No­ 1937 ber 27, 2005. Manor, Texas, on February 18, vember 21, 2007. Loomis Dudley Ashby, 93, of Helen Virginia Twombly Sever­ 2004. 1934 Presque Isle, on September 24, ance, 81, of Kennebunkport, on Robert “Jenk” Dunlap Jenkins, Burton Anderson, 96, of 2007. March 23, 1998. 86, of Sewickley, Pennsylvania, on Gorham, on August 12, 2007. Marjorie MacKinnon DeWick, 1940 October 16, 2007. Kenneth Sharrock Cleaves, 95, 93, of Woolwich, on December 1, Robert Tristram Coffin, 90, of Henry “Bud” Grant Leonard, Jr., of South Portland, on November 2007. Brunswick, on January 12, 2007. 88, of Norway, on October 6, 16, 2007. Jerome Adolphus Emerson, 91, Alvah “Pang” Edward 2007. Kenneth Landmaid Parsons, 95, of Corinna, on August 21,2007. Pangburn, 92, of Caribou, on Barbara “Barbie” Bean of Old Town, on September 28, Ruth Kimball Holmes Gray, 91, November 21,2007. Strohmeyer, 83, of Gladwyne, 2007. of Saco, on August 18, 2007. Richard Miles Sawyer, 90, of Pennsylvania, on July 26, 2004. Eleanor Estes Grinnell Thomas, Henry True Lowell, Jr., 92, of Silver Spring, Maryland, and Little Mary Jane Dempsey Wendle, 83, 95, of Garland, on September 18, Sun City, Arizona, on October 13, Diamond Island, on September 3, of Wilmington, Delaware, on April 2007. 2007. 2007. 19, 2006. 1935 George Seth Williams, Jr., 92, of 1941 1944 Ira Joseph Packard, 97, of Falmouth, on October 30, 2007. Walter Wadsworth Gosline, 88, Frances Ann Sheehy Brown, 85, Searsmont, on November 17, of Fort Myers, Florida, and of Hyde Park, Ohio, on November

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2, 2007. November 1,2007. Josiah “Joe” Edward Colcord, Howard “Howie” Alvah Crosby, Class of 1943 Edwin Freemont Smith, 81, of Jr., 85, of Seattle, Washington, on Portland, on December 14, 2007. October 21,2007. Howard “Howie” Crosby died Harry Wiggins Trask, 82, of Paul “Huck” Jean Eastman, 87, on August 25, 2007, at his Lyman, on August 16, 2007. of Hallowell and Wells, on August home in Bangor. 1951 24, 2007. After graduating from Edwin Thomas Knight, 86, of 1945 UMaine with a degree in electri­ Machias, on September 1,2007. Annette “Toni” Elizabeth Steele cal engineering, Howie entered Richard William Lovaas, 79, of Ewers, 84, of Boulder City, Ne­ the U.S. Army. While serving in Scarborough, on October 6, vada, on September 26, 2007. Alaska, he met and married his 2007. Charles “Pat” Kirkpatrick Fos­ wife, Ruth. Following the war, Maxine Beryl Lambert Gowen ter, 83, from Ellsworth, on Decem­ Morgan, 77, of Pownal, on No­ Howie and Ruth (who died in ber 2, 2007. vember 22, 2007. 2005) returned to Maine and Effie “Brick” Susanne Ellis Lorraine “Lorry” Frances Curry spent the next 55 years on Hendrickson, 84, of Brewer, on Niemi, 78, from Rockland, on Miller Hill in Hermon, running September 3, 2007. November 30, 2007. the Hermon Motor Court. 1946 Philip Raymond Paiement, 82, John “Brookie” Wilmot In the late 1940s, Howie of Marietta, Georgia, on August Brookings, DMD, 83, of Bangor, began teaching electrical engi­ 18, 2007. on December 3, 2007. neering at the University of Virginia Elaine Towne Roberts, Howie and Ruth Crosby at their 1947 Maine. He retired in 1980 fol­ 77, of Dover-Foxcroft, on Octo­ arboretum in Hermon in 1992. Lewis Jonathan Birt, 88, of lowing 34 years of service. ber 26, 2007. Bangor, on October 16, 2007. Following retirement, Howie joined in his wife’s passion for gar­ Richard Charles Swanson, 79, Ralph Daniel Blanchard, 80, of dening. Together they created the Crosby Gardens and Arboretum, of Crosby, Texas, on May 25, Auburn, on October 8, 2007. practicing environmentally sound gardening and land preservation 2006. Jane Elizabeth Longfellow techniques. To insure that the land would be preserved, they even­ Arthur Stanley Tobiassen, 81, Cullen, 81, of Waterville, on Octo­ tually transferred their home and property to a trust. of Falmouth, on October 10, ber 16, 2007. 2007. Marguerite “Peggy” Raymond Richard Joseph Young, 78, of Googins Dowe, 83, of Turner, on 80, of Orono and Ellsworth, on Hampstead, North Carolina, on Sandy Hook, Connecticut, on December 2, 2007. September 29, 2007. October 28, 2007. August 21,2003. Robert Haley Parmenter, 79, Ella Dorothy Lehrman Garber, 1950 1952 from Tucson, Arizona, on June 3, 77, of Marblehead, Massachusetts, Francis Leo Boyle, Jr., 82, of Gordon Haliburton Fait, Jr., 80, 2005. on April 22, 2007. Portland, on September 14, 2007. of Woolwich, on September 6, John Coggin Wellington, 87, of Malcolm “Mai” Scollay Hayden, Leon “Bim” Fred Brown, 79, of 2007. Manset, on November 19, 2007. 80, of Harpswell, on October 4, Shreveport, Louisiana, on July 3, Roy Herbert Gilman, 81, of 1948 2007. 2007. Fairfield, on October 4, 2007. Percy “Joe” Harmon Coombs, Elizabeth Ann Johnston Ostroff, David Clark Cates, 82, of Visalia, Bernard Atherton Goding, 82, 85, of Boothbay Harbor, on No­ 80, from Sudbury, Massachusetts, California, on June 29, 2007. of Enterprise, Alabama, on Au­ vember 26, 2007. on December 2, 2007. Abram “Pete ’W. Harris III, 85, of gust 24, 2007. Gloria “Mac” Jean MacKenzie Paul “Prad” Alfred Praderio, 79, Ormond Beach, Florida, on De­ Ralph Moses Long, 81, of Ferland, 80, of Millinocket, on from Clinton, Massachusetts, on cember 19, 2007. Lecanto, Florida, on August 22, August 15, 2007. November 29, 2007. Laurence “Whit” Whitney 2007. Miriam “Mim” Hepburn Mosley, Carleton Adrian Ranks, 85, of Hodgkins, 84, of East Winthrop, James Leo Plunkett, 76, of Hot 81, of Standish, on October 9, Melbourne, Florida, and Bangor, on on October 28, 2007. Springs, Arkansas, on March 16, 2007. August 6, 2007. Waldon “Wally” Fred Huston, 85, 2007. 1949 Norma “Dum-dum” Jean from Portland, on December 10, Harold Seymour Story, 74, from Morton “Pete” Covell Bartlett, Drummond Rothwell, 78, of 2007. East Greenbush, New York, on 79, of Lindenhurst, Illinois, on Saugus, Massachusetts, on August Richard Joseph McGIauflin, 88, August 6, 2001. November 21,2007. 14, 2007. of Rockport, Massachusetts, on Clement “Clem” Paul Thorne, Richard Jordan Denison, 84, of Charles Augustine Simonds, 82, November 20, 2007. 79, of Island Falls, on November Norway, on September 20, 2007. of Falmouth, on August 13, 2007. Sterling “Link” Cecil Morris, 82, 8, 2007. Janice Elaine Crockett Fuller, John William Steves, 82, of of Wilmington, Massachusetts, on

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1953 Mary Ruth Tilton Rowe, 69, of Jean-Paul “Jeep” Alberie Cyr, Abram “Pete”W. Harris III, Class of 1950 Belgrade, on October 7, 2007. 78, of Rockville, Maryland, on Janet Lynne Collins Toothaker, March 26, 2007. Abram “Pete” Harris III died on 70, of Ellsworth, on November 18, Douglas Eugene Kneeland, 78, December 19, 2007, following 2007. from Lincoln, on December 15, a battle with cancer. Mary Emma Wallace, 77, of 2007. Pete began studies in psy­ Mattawamkeag, on August 18, Lendall Henry Nevens, 79, of chology at the University of 2007. Brownville Junction, on November Maine after five years of ser­ 1960 15, 2007. vice in the U.S. Coast Guard. Michael Francis Baumann, 77, Robert Adrien Neveux, 80, of As a UMaine student, he was a of Melbourne, Florida, on July 11, Lowell, Massachusetts, on May member of Sigma Chi. 2007. Richard Charles Benson, 74, of 16, 2005. Following graduation in John Edward Wilson, 79, of Bingham, on September 11,2007. 1950 he began a diverse ca­ Hampden, on December 1,2007. David Earle Foster, 64, of reer as a yacht and marina 1954 Dixfield, on February 5, 2003. owner, and a marine contractor. James Gordon Ault, 75, of Nancy Jean Baker Howard, 69, Later he worked in the defense Hermon, on October 17, 2007. of Merrimack, New Hampshire, on industry as well as in employee relations. Edmund Skelding Cook, 76, of October 19, 2007. Gardner, Massachusetts, on April Pete was the grandson of former University of Maine president Mary Rush Vose, 89, of 2, 2007. Abram W. Harris. Several years ago he established the President Falmouth, on October 30, 2007. George Robert Cray, 74, of Abram W. Harris Award which is now presented annually by the 1961 Palmyra, on November 4, 2007. UMaine Foundation to individuals or groups of individuals who James Leo Burke, 68, of Greens­ Jean Louise Danforth have left the university stronger and better fitted to do its work. boro, Georgia, on June 17, 2007. Goodfield, 91, of Redding, Con­ Lawrence King Hall, Jr., 74, of necticut, on November 13, 2007. Lubec, on August 23, 2007. 1955 William Frank Stone, 75, of 18, 2007. Deane “Beetle” Ernest Jones, Milton Fairfield Beal, 74, of Prospect Harbor, on December 1, William Butler Libby, 71, of West 69, of Mount Vernon, on Septem­ Jonesport, on September 27, 2007. Hartford, Connecticut, on Novem­ ber 3, 2007. 2007. 1957 ber 9, 2007. Wayne Clifford Merrill, 67, of Roger Duncan Chandler, 73, of Bernard Lee Butler, 75, of Leo John Morawski, 71, of Ft. Stetson, on September 13, 2007. Caribou, on November 14, 2007. Farmington, on October 2, 2007. Washington, Maryland, on Sep­ Gladys Hazel Bickford Moon, William Robert Dow, 74, of Fort Robert “Spike” Oliver Gerry, 73, tember 30, 2007. 68, of Freeport, on September 4, Myers, Florida, on August 21, of Jensen Beach, Florida, on Doreen Hope Plavin, 71, of Sun­ 2007. 2007. November 4, 2007. rise, Florida, on January 14, 2007. Beverly Maude Paige, 67, of Edward Elbridge Guernsey, Jr., Ernest Scott Marshall, 73, of Robert Murray Young, Jr., 75, of Skowhegan, on November 13, 75, of Bangor, on October 16, Ellington, Connecticut, on Sep­ Essex, Massachusetts, on No­ 2007. 2007. tember 10, 2007. vember 8, 2007. Roger Lee Paquin, 72, of William Allen Oliver, 79, of Gautrey John Musk, 71, of Au­ 1959 Kerrville, Texas, on September 5, Orono, on September 25, 2007. gusta, on September 21,2007. Roland Edward Baillargeon, 77, 2007. Ralph Harry Perlberg, 74, of Rosemary Theresa Riley, 80, of of Scarborough, on September Josephine Louise Brown Ross, Andover, Massachusetts, on Au­ Bangor, on October 19, 2007. 22, 2007. 94, of Falmouth, on August 28, gust 11,2007. Margaret Ruth Swett, 86, of Barbara “Stans” Ann Stansbury 2007. David Kimball Ward, 72, of Deer Cape Elizabeth, on October 17, Barnett, 70, of Lake Havasu City, Gordon Thomas Valiton, 69, of Isle, on August 15, 2007. 2007. Arizona, and Appleton, Wisconsin, Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, 1956 Ann Gertrude Rubin Weinstein, on March 19, 2007. on August 29, 2007. John Norman Gallagher, 73, of 71, of Lakeworth, Florida, on June William Joseph Hanlon, 77, of 1962 Nobleboro, on December 4, 2007. 6, 2007. Augusta, on September 14, 2007. Francis Curtiss Nicola, 70, of Caroline “Cal” Woodman 1958 Richard Spiro Paras, 70, of Indian Island, on November 15, Gerald Hotham, 72, of Waterville, Maximillian Otto Braune, 74, of Biddeford, on November 12, 2007. 2007. on September 21,2007. Emigrant, Montana, on June 16, William Sidney Perham, Jr., 75, Gertrude Swift Osgood, 98, of Mary Seabury Bowers Seavey, 2007. of Biddeford, on August 28, 2007. Auburn, on August 19, 2007. 98, of Hermon, on August 17, Ernest Carl Guerri, 71, of Kathleen Viola Poland, 101, of Henry Armand Sirois, 74, of East 2007. Melbourne, Florida, on September Weld, on January 6, 2007. Boothbay, on October 8, 2007.

66 Maine Winter 2008 Keith Blaine Willard, 67, of Norman “Bim” Ouellette, 51, of Turner, on October 14, 2007. Edward “Ted” D. Leonard III, Class of 1965 Fort Kent, on November 11,2007. 1963 1978 Raymond “Kimby” Everett Edward “Ted” Leonard died Brent A. Leavitt, 55, of Kimball, 75, from Hardwick, Ver­ unexpectedly on October 25, Shapleigh, on August 7, 2007. mont, on November 25, 2007. 2007. John William Pariza, 58, of Elizabeth Thomas Stegeman, As a UMaine student, Ted Seabrook, New Hampshire, on 66, of New London, Pennsylvania, was a member of Delta Tau March 27, 2007. on August 21,2007. Delta fraternity and a history 1979 1964 and government major. Fol­ Sylvia Viles Lund, 75, of Au­ Alvaro DeJusus Diaz, 66, of lowing graduation he attended gusta, on September 18, 2007. Temple, Texas, on August 17, the University of Maine School 1981 2007. of Law and eventually became Lee Kent Foster, 46, of Portland, Norman Charles Folsom, 64, a senior partner with Eaton on February 8, 2005. 1982 from Waitsfield, Vermont, on No­ Peabody. Marine history, sail­ vember 29, 2007. Kevin Joseph Ryan, 47, of ing, and fly fishing were Hilton “Hill” Alfred Page, 71, of Scarborough, on September 12, among his great passions. Arlington, Virginia, on August 16, 2007. Ted was also very involved in community service on the state 2007. 1987 and local level. He served on numerous boards, including the Narvie Louise Stevens, 72, of Robert Arnold Pfister, 42, of University of Maine Museum of Art. He and his wife, Sandra New Gloucester, on September Orange County, California, on 18, 2007. Blake Leonard ’65, were instrumental in making the UMaine September 25, 2007. Elaine Allen Stratton, 84, of museum in Bangor a reality. For all their work for the arts, he and 1989 Ellsworth, on August 11,2007. Sandra received the 2002 Vincent A. Hartgen Award. Elizabeth Brewer Byrum, 58, of Dorothy Jeanette Tash Whitten, Bangor, on June 23, 2006. 93, of Lincoln, on October 20, 1992 2007. 2007. 1972 Eric Charles York, 37, of Grand 1965 Donald Allen Vachon, 71, of John William McEwen, 57, from Canyon, Arizona, on November 2, Marguerite Buck Steeves Hampden and Brewer, on October Auburn, on December 6, 2007. 2007. Fleming, 78, of Lincoln, on Sep­ 29, 2007. 1973 1996 tember 12, 2007. Lee Henry Wyman, 74, of Cari­ Richard Samuel Greene III, 61, Linda Louise McRea, 57, of Hugh Merritt Hamlin, 71, of bou, on July 17, 2007. of Knoxville, Tennessee, on June Bangor, on September 26, 2007. Caribou, on November 23, 2007. 1969 29, 2007. Josephine A.Yeatts Merrill, 61, Edward DeWitt Leonard III, 65, Alan Newmark Glazier, 58, of Paul Lester Wedge, 59, of Hous­ of Moline, Illinois, on September of Bangor, on October 25, 2007. Bangor, on May 27, 2007. ton, Texas, on July 26, 2007. 14, 2007. Stephen Henry Lewis, 62, of James Sidney Howe, 61, of 1974 1997 Lewes, Delaware, on June 15, Hanover, New Hampshire, on James Merrill Kimball, 58, of Michelle Ann MacLeod Mills, 38, 2005. October 13, 2007. Orrington, on November 30, 2007. of Bar Harbor, on September 12, Suzanne Washburn Burleigh Alfred Joseph Loewe, 60, of Janice Grant Kwiatkowsky, 62, 2007. Meyer, 66, of Fairfax, Virginia, on Livermore, on August 8, 2007. from Glenburn, on December 13, 1998 September 3, 2007. 1970 2007. Cherie Porter Landry, 32, of 1966 Barbara Madelyn Currier Darrell Clinton Lehto, 57, of California, Maryland, on Novem­ Roger Allen Knowlton, 63, of Alward, 86, of Cape Elizabeth, on Millinocket and South Thomaston, ber 23, 2007. Poland, on August 20, 2007. October 17, 2007. on September 26, 2007. 2001 1967 Geraldine Lincoln Creamer, 80, 1976 Emma Louvinia Gray, 53, of Blue Wilma Hatch Leighton, 85, of from Waldoboro, on December 4, Christopher Mark Harris, 58, of Hill, on October 2, 2007. West Minot, on September 7, 2007. Waterville, on November 7, 2007. Julie Janee Jacobson, 31, of 2007. 1971 David Scott Trank, 53, of North Waterville, on September 17, Ralph Lester Nicholson, 65, of Clarence Edward Merryfield, 89, Muskegon, Michigan, on August 2007. West Lafayette, Indiana, on Octo­ of Waterville, on September 24, 24, 2007. 2003 ber 10, 2007. 2007. 1977 Tracy Jean Cummings Small, 1968 Robert Paul Tremblay, 75, of Walter “Reddy” Herbert Foster 41, of Clinton, on October 11, Keith Anthony Kalman, 61, of Dexter, on November 6, 2007. III, 62, of Jaffrey, New Hampshire, 2007. Springvale, on September 21, on October 23, 2007.

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Harold Alfond's Legacy Will Live On

The generosity of the volved in how it was being spent, and he didn't expect any special legendary recently deceased treatment or influence," Abbott says. philanthropist brought UMaine But his hands-off approach didn't mean Alfond wasn't in­ athletics to a whole new level. volved with UMaine sports. Quite the contrary. He attended games frequently and became close ou only have to drive in to the north friends to a number of coaches, entrance of campus to be immediately most notably former baseball aware of philanthropist Harold coach John Winkin and the late YAlfond's impact on the University of Maine Shawn Walsh. athletic program. Altogether Harold Alfond gave As you make the turn you see the expan­ over $8 million to the University sive Alfond Sports Arena. Today, it's the home of Maine—not all of it for sports of a Black Bear hockey team with a rich tradi­ facilities. He also gave generously tion and two national championships. It's easy to student scholarships at the in­ to forget that back in 1976 there was no stitution. UMaine hockey—primarily because there was And his generosity extended simply no place to play. far beyond the UMaine campus. In stepped Harold Alfond. His $400,000 gift Colleges and other institutions made the dream of a state-of-the-art indoor throughout the state were greatly AD A- : ice rink a reality. Years later, when the need helped by his philanthropic spirit. for more seating and a new home for UMaine "Harold deserves to be remem­ basketball arose, he came through with an­ bered as one of the most impor­ other major contribution to expand and reno­ tant and influential Maine citizens vate the arena. of the past century," noted Univer­ Drive a bit farther on to campus and you sity of Maine president, Robert come to the Harold Alfond Stadium. The new Kennedy. "As a business vision­ stadium, made possible by a gift from Alfond ary, as a community leader, and as Harold Alfond mimics his statue in front of UMaine's Harold as well as Phillip '64 and Susan Keene Morse an incredibly generous philan­ Alfond Stadium. '64, gave a tremendous boost to both Black thropist, he made an indelible Bear football and the field hockey team in the university," notes UMaine's Walt Abbott '58, mark on his beloved state." late 1990s. '65G, a former coach, athletic director, and cur­ Alfond made his fortune as the founder and And just past the stadium is the Mahaney rently a professor of physical education at president of the hugely successful Dexter Shoe Clubhouse, named for Alfond's fellow UMaine. "Harold, along with his close friend Company. And he believed that the qualities UMaine athletic benefactor Larry Mahaney Larry Mahaney, took UMaine athletics to a that made for success in business were appli­ '51, '55G. Harold was a major contributor to whole new level." cable to sports—hard work, loyalty, team­ the clubhouse. Long before that, his support Abbott fondly remembers Alfond as a work, and determination to get better. He be­ of Black Bear baseball helped catapult the team down-to-earth man of simple needs and tastes. lieved strongly that competing in sports could to national prominence in the 1970s and '80s. "When he came to visit me in the office, I build the character and attitude needed for "When you look at what the arena has would ask him what he would like. All he ever any pursuit in life. meant to UMaine hockey and what the sta­ wanted was a glass of water," Abbott says. Every Black Bear coach, player, and fan can dium has meant to football as well as other Abbott also admired and appreciated be grateful to Harold Alfond for the opportu­ UMaine outdoor sports, it's really hard to mea­ Alfond's philosophy of giving. nities for achievement he provided at the Uni­ sure the depth of Harold's contributions to the "Once Harold made a gift, he didn't get in­ versity of Maine.

68 Maine Winter 2008 Fill the Stein for ’59!

This bulletin published for Class of 1959 alums and friends. VOL I No. 2 Winter 2008 Enjoy hearty MAINE HELLO Remember at your 50th Reunion! President Hauck? Mark May 29, 30 & 31, 2009 on your calendar Renew friendships with classmates you Become a CHARTER 50 Member. Send haven’t seen for years. Bring back memo­ your ‘7 intend-to-attend” to Class Secretary ries of those freshman days of blue beanies Joyce Crockett Ashmanskas, 7575 SW 140th and the Maine Hello. Attend interesting Avenue, Beaverton, OR 97008-6161 (e-mail special events. Retrace your steps around [email protected]). All early one of the country’s truly beautiful college birds who contact her by April 1 qualify for campuses. a special commemorative gift. We dedicated our 1959 PRISM to President Emeritus Arthur Andrew Hauck. For 23 years, he ga e Maine inspired, igorous leadership. Busy as On the Road to Orono he was, he always found time to mingle with the student body. Down-to-earth, Know any of these CHARTER 50 Desmond challenges Greeks. Reunion competent and genial, he was the epito­ Members? Joyce Ashmanskas, Arthur chair Paul Desmond says his fraternity. me of the MAINE HELLO. Brownell, Dick Collins, Don Cookson, Kappa Sig, will turn out more members for Edwin Covey, Col. Joe Cuccaro, Patricia the 50th than any other fraternity or sorority. Stiles Cuccaro, Nonni Hilchey Daly, Bob He is sponsoring the first-ever Desmond Reunion Events Tip-Off Davee, Paul Desmond, Carl Edler, Will Golden Stein award for top fraternity and Farnham, Carol Burry Gage, Lee sorority attendance. Any 1959 fraternity and • Pre-Reunion Outing & Activities. May 27-28 Gagnon, Pete Hannah, Mary Weston sorority leaders willing to take him on? So • Meet & Greet, Buchanan Alumni House, May 29 Hartnett. Peter Minott, Nancy Roberts far, three fraternities have—Phi Gam, Phi • Tours of campus facilities, May 29 Munson, Bob Munson, Paul Putnam, Mu and Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Contact Paul at • 50th Reunion Dinner, May 29 Earl Ramsdell, Beatrice Reynolds, Evie 727-391-2762 or e-mail [email protected]. • Open House with Deans, May 30 Stevens Smith, Torrey Sylvester, and Dr. Tony Vazquez. Ail intend to attend. Write, mail or call a friend. Let them • Class Business Meeting & Luncheon. May 30 know you’ll be al ilk 50th. Ask them to • New Tradition Trail Walk, May 30 Mixers planned. "Meet and greet” time attend. If you need address, e-mail or phone • Memorial Service for Class Members, May 30 to spend with old friends and acquaintances information, send the name(s) to Vai •“Thanks for the Memories" breakfast. May 31 is critical to the success of your 50th. As Mitchell at UM Alumni Association, One Peter Minott wrote: ”Pd better make this Alumni Place, Orono, ME 04469-5792. one. / don 1 think 1 will make the 100th!” 50TH REUNION COMMITTEE Dick Collins, President; Will Farnham, Co- Vice President; Torrey Sylvester, '59 BEAR FACTS: We’have 718 mailable class members. 520 (72.4%) live in New England & New York. Co- Vice President A Class Agent; ME-336 (46.8%); MA-69 (9.6%); NY-45 (6.3%); NH-34 (4.7%); CT-24 (3.3%); RL6(.8%); VT-6(.8%) Joyce Crockett Ashmanskas, Secretary; Paul Desmond, Treasurer and Reunion For up-to-date news visit www.mainealumni.com/classpages/I959.htm. Chain Nancy Roberts Munson, Class Correspondent; Don Cookson, Joe Cuccaro, Nonni Hilchey Daly, Lee Gagnor Pete Hannah, and Evie Stevens Smith. Executive Committee.

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