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Rethinking Disability Graduate student Julie-Ann Scott ’04G On the Brink An interview with Climate Change Institute director, Paul Mayewski Maine and Music in his Soul Singer/songwriter David Mallett 73

Chef Rebecca Newell ’99 helps make The Beehive one of Boston’s most popular bistros RECEIVED

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“Working closely with the planned giving staff of the Foundation for several years, I was able to achieve the goal of establishing a scholarship fund with a charitable gift annuity. This fund will eventually provide financial assistance to traditional Maine undergraduate students on the basis of need. ” — Reginald “Reg” B. Bowden ’55

a journalism student, Reg was active and involved on campus serving as class Vice-President, member of the Maine Campus editorial staff, editor of the Prism yearbook, member of the Senior Skulls and track manager. Following his graduation, his community involvement and service continued as he embarked on a career in journalism, politics, public affairs and publishing including serving as press secretary for Maine Governor John H. Reed ’42. Reg retired in 1986 as owner/operator of The Mountain Press in Blue Hill, Maine. In 2005, Reg received the Golden “M” Award from the University of Maine Alumni Association for his outstanding class service and leadership since graduation.

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What we do for In 1875, the University of Maine UMaine and You Alumni Association (UMAA) was created by our earliest graduates to Provide scholarship support be an independent steward of alumni and travel awards for relationships. As our alma mater has UMaine students evolved and grown into a nationally recognized research and teaching Sponsor Reunion, institution, the mission of the UMAA Homecoming, and many has held true to the needs of the other alumni activities University of Maine. A strong, vital, and self-governing University of Coordinate support for Maine Alumni Association is essen­ bond issues and engage in tial in these times of decreasing state other advocacy efforts that support for our alma mater. support the University It is the mission of the University of Maine Alumni Association to promote excellence at the University of Maine by fostering productive relationships among, providing service and support to, Promote University of and serving as an advocate for the University of Maine and its alumni. Maine traditions As President/Executive Director of the UMAA I've made it my goal to connect all of Provide our members with a UMaine's 97,000 active alumni. Of course, like any business, our efforts require resources, high-quality magazine including our membership program. If you are already a dues-paying member, thank you! containing news from Your membership in the UMAA is a direct expression of your Black Bear pride. If you are campus, feature stories, and not currently a member, please take a moment to visit www.mainealumni.org! classnotes Further, when you visit www.mainealumni.org, please note our affinity partners that help Provide a home on campus us sustain and grow our efforts in support of UMaine! for alumni at the beautiful - The UMAA Bank of America credit card is our largest affinity revenue producer! Buchanan Alumni House - Insurance programs: Discount Auto, Home, Health, Life and Travel Insurance! - University Credit Union: UCU serves our UMaine community, nationwide! Support and cultivate - AHI Travel provides educational and exotic travel opportunities for Black Bears! alumni chapters and alumni interest groups Your investment in the UMaine Alumni Association works to enhance the value of your UMaine degree. Dedicated alumni, coupled with President Robert A. Kennedy's leader­ Coordinate alumni mentors to advise and support ship, will continue to move our University forward. Visit www.mainealumni.org to UMaine classes become a member and support our affinity partners!

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Around the Campus 6 News from the University of Maine Rethinking Disability Ph.D. student Julie-Ann Scott '04G studies physically 9 disabled professionals who are thriving in high-level careers.

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Welcome Class of 2012! A grand reception for UMaine's newest students

12 On the Brink An interview with UMaine Climate Change Institute director, Paul Mayewski

16 Maine and Music in his Soul A profile of singer/songwriter David Mallett '73

South End Celebrity Page 16 Chef Rebecca Newell '99 is a rising star on the Boston bistro scene.

Remembering an Inspirational Teacher A tribute to UMaine physics professor George Krueger

Classnotes begin on page 26 Alumni Events Page 24 Weddings Page 66 Cover photograph by William Drake Deaths Page 68

Fall 2008 Maine 3 Dirigo Pines Retirement Editor Jim Frick Community Editorial Assistants combines the Abigail Zelz perfect location Betty-Jo Watt Design Jim Frick and relaxing Design Consultant Mike Mardosa '73 retirement living Publisher with easy access Todd D. Saucier '93, '97G

Alumni Association Officers Suzanne K. Hart '68, Chair Barbara Brown Dalton '81, Vice Chair Elizabeth A. Downing '77, Vice Chair Irvine W. Marsters '63, '71G, Vice Chair Kurt R. Marston '74, '79G, Treasurer Michael J. McInnis '68, Vice Chair John M. Rohman '68, Past Chair Todd D. Saucier '93, '97G, President Brooke D. Wagner '86, Vice Chair cross country UMAA Board of Directors Neil K. Ashton '66 Erving H. Bickford '55 Karen Rossello Boucias '71 Nathan P. Briggs '02, '05G College is 10 L. Dewey Chase '64 minutes away. Perry R. Clough '63 Sailing, boating, fishing, canoeing or Gregory A. Dufour '82 Joanne Bodwell Ferreira '73 kayaking opportunities and golf courses are Robert D. Fitta '83 literally just around the corner. For hiking Thomas L. Gorrill '78 Calista W. Hannigan '89G or camping Acadia National Park is an hour A. Jeffrey Harris '72, '87G down the road and Mount Katahdin & Baxter H. Arnold James '72 State Park are 90 minutes away. Alpine skiing Greg D. Jamison '72, '98G Kristen Andresen Lainsbury '97 is available within 20 minutes at Hermon Scott A. Leach '83 Mountain or it’s an easy two hour drive to Joseph D. Lloyd '07 Sugarloaf. Combine these amenities with Samantha H. Lott '02 Michael D. Lynch '88, '89G Eastern Maine Medical Center and Bangor Kyra Rusch McCool '01G International Airport and you owe it to Erin McCormick '05G yourself to visit our 68 acre wooded campus. Richard L. McNeary '65 Leonard E. Minsky '50 Outstanding cottage properties and lots are Sarah E. Simmonds '89 still available. Jon F. Sorenson '86 Seth A. Woodcock '99 Check us out on the web at:

Publications Committee www.dirigopines.com Barbara Brown Dalton '81, Chair Nonni Hilchey Daly '59 Or call Steve Bowler at: Nancy Morse Dysart '60 H. Allen Fernaid '54 1-866-344-3400 Robert D. Fitta '83 Kristen Andresen Lainsbury '97 Leonard E. Minsky '50 DirigoPines Steve Riley '50 Retirement Community Jeff Tuttle '91 MAINE Alumni Magazine is published by the University of Maine Alumni 9 Alumni Drive Association for dues-paying members of the Association. Membership Orono, ME 04473 dues are $40 per year. The editorial office is located at One Alumni Place, Orono, ME 04469-0001. Telephone: (207) 581-1137. Email: [email protected]. Postage paid at Burlington, VT 05401.

4 Maine Fall 2008 Energy- Climate Change• Biomedical Science

UMaine faculty are researching the critical issues of our time. UMaine students are preparing to solve them CAMPAIGN 1865 MAINE PEOPLE-OPPORTUNITY -IMPACT

Learn more about the Annual Fund and Campaign Maine at: www.umaine.edu/development Around The Campus

New Turf Enhances UMaine Athletic Fields

he generosity of a Class of 1964 alumni couple has come full circle. Ten years ago Phillip and Susan Keene Morse,T along with the late Harold Alfond, made the naming gift for the Harold Alfond Stadium and Morse Field. Last year, when Black Bear football coach, Jack Cosgrove '78, '84G, told them the Astroturf Princeton Review Ranks had deteriorated and a new, state-of-the- UMaine Among the Best art surface would help recruit top quality players and prevent injuries, the Morses once again jumped at the chance to help For the fifth consecutive year the out. Princeton Review lists UMaine as one Now with their $1 million pledge, of the nation's best choices for under­ Morse Field has a brand new FieldTurf Football coach Jack Cosgrove '78, '84G on his graduate education. Their book, The Best new Morse Field turf. surface, specifically designed for sports 368 Colleges, ranks colleges based on a like football—and all members of the football team are loving it. variety of criteria, including the opin­ "This turf is beautiful. It's a big upgrade," senior right guard Chris Arnao told the ions of each school's students. Bangor Daily News. Only about 15 percent of the And Cosgrove called it a "godsend" which has given a big boost to the program. country's four-year colleges are chosen "We're blessed to have it. We're very grateful to Phil Morse and all the people who for the book. made it happen." "This ranking affirms our place as a The Morses' gift also provided the momentum for UMaine to replace the Mahaney quality institution in a national context," Diamond baseball turf with a similar surface, and to construct a new synthetic field says UMaine president, Robert hockey surface adjacent to the softball field. Kennedy. "It also shows that UMaine's students feel good about their under­ graduate experience and that they are Donald P. Corbett Remembered with Portrait willing to tell others that their univer­ sity provides both quality and value. I Fifteen years after Don Corbett in 1980 can't imagine a better recommendation the Donald P. for his outstanding than one coming from our students." Corbett Business achievements in the An average of 325 students per insti­ Building opened, a poultry industry. In tution respond to the Princeton portrait of the suc­ 1995, when por­ Review's questionnaire. cessful poultry traits of honorees "In our opinion, each school in this farmer, who gradu­ were replaced with book is first-rate academically," says ated in 1934, has plaques, the picture Robert Franek, the author at the been installed so stu­ was given to Princeton Review. "But their campus dents finally can put Francelia Dean Ann Corbett Lucas '61 with her father's portrait cultures and offerings differ greatly. In­ a face with his name. Corbett, Don's wife, in the Donald P. Corbett Business Building. stead of ranking schools academically The portrait, who in 1991 made one to 368, we tally ranking lists in 62 which hangs in the dean's office suite, was the $1 million naming gift for the building categories based on what students at the presented recently to the university by Ann to honor her late husband. A 1934 UMaine schools report . . . We also compile rat­ Corbett Lucas '61, the oldest daughter of graduate, Francelia died in 2007. ing scores in eight categories based on Donald Corbett who died in 1988 after "The painting belongs in the building institutional data we collect. We believe nearly 45 years in the poultry business. It that was named for my father," said Ann, applicants need to know far more than had been on display in the American Poul­ who lives in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, with an academic ranking to identify which try Historical Society's Hall of Fame in her husband, Robert, also a 1961 UMaine college may be best for them." Beltsville, Maryland, which recognized graduate.

6 Maine Fall 2008 Education Pioneer Receives 2008 8 Alumni Career Award

Dorothea "Dot" Butler Marsden '50, a its type to be funded by distinguished educator who helped de­ Elead Start. Marsden later velop new methods for assessing became a consultant to children's skills and development, is the the national Head Start recipient of the 2008 Alumni Career program. Award. The award was presented at the She applied her annual awards breakfast on June 1 by the knowledge and experi­ University of Maine Alumni Association. ence to developing assess­ It recognizes a UMaine graduate whose ment tools that have life's work is marked by outstanding changed the way we mea­ Alumni association president, Todd Saucier '93, '97G (left), and achievement and dedication. sure children's skills, de­ board chair, John Rohman '68, present Dorothea Butler Marsden started her long career as a Marsden '50 with the 2008 Alumni Career Award. velopment, and achieve­ kindergarten and elementary school ment. And she has trained teacher. After receiving her M.Ed. from sion, and compassion. teachers, administrators, and parents to Tufts, she began working with children After 15 years, she left Tufts to start a use these tools (and to translate results at the Tufts Eliot-Pearson Children's home-visiting program that addressed into useful information) in all 50 states. School. She later became the school's di­ early intervention for high-risk toddlers As a result, the lives of countless children rector. As a teacher and an administrator and infants. That program became a model and families have been improved. she earned a reputation for efficiency, vi- for the nation and was the first program of

Junior James Daniels and Kurtis Petersons '05 take first in Business Plan Competition at USM Student and Alumnus Collaborate on Innovation for Golfers

Neither UMaine junior James Daniels online social analyzed, or viewed by other players. nor Kurtis Petersons, a 2005 UMaine clubhouse and "It's a caddie with tie-ins to golf graduate, is a golfer, but that didn't allows players courses," Daniels says. "We already have hinder collaborative development on a to see which of a number of golf courses that are quite prize-winning reality-based golf pro­ their friends are eager to sign on." Petersons came up with gram. playing golf at a the idea for mCaddie and Daniels pro­ That innovative program, mCaddie, given time and vided the technical expertise. Since Janu­ earned them a $10,000 cash prize and a how they are ary, the two have been refining mCaddie $15,000 consulting services package in doing. with help from UMaine's Foster Student the annual statewide Business Plan The system Innovation Center and the Maine Center Competition held by the Center for En­ begins on the for Enterprise Development in Portland. trepreneurship at the University of green with a cell Daniels and Petersons are the second Southern Maine (USM). The award will phone with GPS business plan team from UMaine in three now allow them to move to the next function. Play­ years to win first place in the USM com­ level of development, a national launch ers save their petition. In 2006, economics major Wil­ of a limited version of the program. tee-off location liam Sulinski and alumnus Matthew mCaddie allows golfers to track and with a waypoint. As the game progresses, Rodrigue '04 took first for Heat-Safe 1000, replicate an actual game with a simul­ mCaddie logs strokes and ball travel dis­ a wireless device that lets heating oil com­ taneous virtual one that generates sta­ tances. The game is saved to the mCaddie panies know when customers' oil tanks tistics. In addition, mCaddie offers an web site, where it can be reviewed and get low.

Fall 2008 Maine 7 Around the Campus

$1.6 Million Grant for Renaissance Man Climate Change Research The University of Maine's new VP for development, Eric Rolfson The William M. Keck Foundation will pro­ hen you first meet Eric Rolfson, you wouldn't be the least bit surprised that he vide a $1.6 million grant to fund contin­ is UMaine's new vice president for development. Personable, articulate, and ued groundbreaking scientific research in Wwell-dressed, he has all the characteristics we might associate with that position. Butthe University of Maine's Climate Change while fundraising is his career, Rolfson is also something of a Renaissance man, with Institute. The funds will support a project interests, talents, and experiences that are surprisingly broad and varied. which will revolutionize climate science. For one, Rolfson is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist and singer who is part That project will build on UMaine's ongo­ of a touring band known as Old Grey Goose International. The group's repertoire ing research aimed at developing a global encompasses old-time dance tunes, traditional folk pieces, and regional multicultural array of ice cores for use in studying his­ dance music. On their international trips, Old Grey Goose combines performances torical climate change, in better under­ with cultural exchange and standing the Earth's environment, and in teaching, mostly in developing creating sound hypotheses related to the and former Soviet countries. planet's climate future. Professor Paul Most recently, they toured Israel. Mayewski, the director of the institute, is Rolfson also owns a 125-acre the project leader. farm in Albion, where he, his The W.M. Keck Foundation was estab­ wife, Becky, and their two sons lished in 1954 by the late W.M. Keck, oversee a maple syrup opera­ founder of Superior Oil Company. The tion. But he says his real passion foundation's grantmaking is focused pri­ on the farm is maintaining the marily on pioneering efforts in medicine, trails he opens for hikers and science, and engineering. cross-country skiers. Rolfson's love affair with Maine began when he entered Trustees Try to Hold the Colby in 1969, after a childhood Line on Tuition split between living in Washing­ ton, D.C., and France. (His father Hoping to keep tuition increases to a mini­ was well-known newsman, John mum, the University of Maine System Rolfson, who served as ABC's (UMS) Board of Trustees have asked for a chief White House correspon­ Eric Rolfson with son John, a UMaine sophomore four and one-half percent increase in state dent and later as bureau chief in who is an EMT with the university ambulance corps appropriations over the next two-year Paris.) and the campus fire department. budget cycle. If that funding comes His love of the state is what through, the trustees believe they can keep fuels much of Rolfson's commitment to raising support for UMaine. any tuition increases to under six percent. "What I love most about the university is seeing the tremendously positive im­ "We all recognize the importance of pact it has on the state of Maine," he says. "There's a very close link with the future of holding the line on tuition," Chancellor Ri­ this institution and the future of the state." chard Pattenaude explained. "We are de­ A more personal commitment to the university comes from the fact that he is the termined to do whatever we can to keep proud father of a UMaine sophomore engineering student (above photo). higher education accessible and affordable Rolfson takes over right at the midpoint of the university's $150 million compre­ for students and their families." hensive campaign. He says the campaign will go a long way toward allowing UMaine Last year UMS needed to raise tuition to fulfill its vision and its mission—in particular by raising scholarship support to a dramatic ten percent. It also put in place keep the university accessible to all qualified Maine students. a $19.1 million plan for reducing costs. Before entering fundraising, Rolfson was a cofounder and president of a Boston­ The system's current appropriation based information technology company. He also worked for many years as both a represents 36 percent of the unrestricted high school and college teacher. Prior to coming to UMaine he was director of devel­ operating budget. (Information courtesy of opment at Colby and later vice president for development at Thomas College. the Bangor Daily News.)

8 Maine Fall 2008 Student Profile

ask and listen to people's sto­ Rethinking ries rather than making as­ sumptions . . ." Disability In addition to publishing her work in academic jour­ nals, Julie-Ann is known as a Ph.D. student Julie-Ann Scott leader at UMaine. She has '04G studies physically disabled served as the Graduate Cen­ ter coordinator; the presi­ professionals who are thriving dent, vice president, and in high-level careers. grants officer of Graduate Student Government; and a Chase Distinguished Re­ ulie-Ann Scott knows about the high fessor of communication who specializes search Assistant. Her work rate of unemployment among those in performance study. "Telling that story, with students and administrators has with physical disabilities. She's fa­ we're in a sense also producing the possi­ given her a better understanding of the J way a university is run and the way deci­ miliar with workplace policies and bilities of who we are... It adds to the work medical terminology that focus on what in disability studies because it opens up sions are made. physically disabled bodies can't do. the possibility that things aren't already "When I write my dissertation, my Julie-Ann would rather focus on what determined. " conclusion will be taken out of the theo­ they can do. Julie-Ann's own physical disability, retical and translated into language that As part of her doctoral research in spastic cerebral palsy, gave her an unan­ educators and human resources manag­ communication at the University of ticipated advantage in her research. Before ers could incorporate into disability Maine, Julie-Ann interviewed 26 physi­ she met her subjects, many would ask if guidelines," Julie-Ann says. cally disabled professionals who are not she was disabled. According to Julie-Ann, The majority of the people she inter­ just surviving but thriving in high-level in those cases, that common ground and viewed explained how they navigate a careers—from doctors of philosophy to the instant rapport it afforded allowed her world that is not designed for people doctors of medicine. It's her hope that the to do her research more effectively. who move like they do. As a result, they results of her dissertation will be used to "I think I'm still working through what had developed valuable communication shape educational and workplace policy. that means, but it is interesting. It was and problem-solving skills. "From an educational perspective, important enough that people asked," Julie- They were able to do this, in part, that means helping people understand Ann says. "In qualitative research people because of the support networks they disability not as a deficit, but as one more are always interested in who you are and established and the adaptive technolo­ aspect of diversity, about what it means why you're interested in them." gies they incorporated into their lives. to be human," says Julie-Ann, who re­ Through her childhood in Acton, Maine, Those with progressive conditions were cently received an award for the top and most recently as a master's student at constantly thinking ahead, planning for poster at the Society for Disability Stud­ UMaine, she endured a series of successful a time when they may not be able to walk ies annual conference in New York City. but painful operations. Today, people who or get to work on their own. "That's not how we look at race or gen­ don't know her often think she might've Julie-Ann says everyone should plan der—if we were to look at that as some­ sprained her ankle. for physical limitations—even those who thing wrong with you, something you "When we see people we form impres­ don't currently have a disability. have to overcome, that would be weird." sions about their experiences, often before "Disability as an idea that some people Her research uses a technique called we have ever even spoken to them," Julie- are and some people aren't is a weird performance of identity analysis, which Ann says. "Because physically disabled way of thinking," Julie-Ann explains. "For involves face-to-face conversations. This bodies stand out in the crowd they catch all of us, our abilities are changing all works from the premise that a story both our attention and we often form our own through our lives. Disability is something shapes and is shaped by the teller and the conclusions without ever actually hearing that really does apply to everyone. Your listener. their story. I've heard stories around cam­ body is always changing, and disability "Julie-Ann is very interested in the pus that I have only a short time to live or is part of those changes. If you live long ways in which we tell our stories," says was in a car accident, neither of which is enough, you'll become disabled. It's in­ Scott's adviser Kristin Langellier, a pro­ true. It is so important to take the time to evitable." -By Kristen Andresen '97

Fall 2008 Maine 9 Around the Campus

Welcome Class of 2012! "Maine Hello" provided a cheerful and well-organized start for a record number of first-year UMaine students who are looking forward to campus life and are optimistic about the future.

record 2,173 first-year students was unloaded and in my daughter's room day was echoed by scores of other parents. arrived on campus on August 29, in no time. Everyone was cheerful, there "Maine Hello" was just the beginning A greeted and assisted by hundreds was music playing, it was all very festive— of a full weekend of activities for the new of volunteers from the University of Maine very neat." students. Among the highlights were a community As part of the "Maine Hello" Mardosa's praise for "Maine Hello" convocation talk by Class of 1966 UMaine program, new students and their alumnus Arthur Serota, dinner on families simply drove up to resi­ the mall, and a university traditions dence halls and relaxed as the stu­ ceremony that included the new dents' belongings were brought to class being officially adopted by their rooms by volunteers. UMaine's Class of 1952. "It sends a good signal about the Members of the new class were university and the community and excited, if a bit nervous about their what UMaine is about," said uni­ big transition to college life. An in­ versity president, Robert Kennedy, formal survey of about 40 Class of who spent part of the day meeting 2012 members at the Memorial and helping move in new students. Union on their second day on cam­ UMaine graphic designer Mike pus indicated that most were look­ Mardosa '73 has worked for years ing forward to being on their own, as a "Maine Hello" volunteer. This meeting new friends, and taking year, with his daughter arriving on part in campus life. As for why they campus as a Class of 2012 member, chose UMaine, about half indicated he was on the other side of things— that cost was a big factor in their de­ and as a parent he came away from cision, but location, quality of life, the day mighty impressed. Photo at top of page: First-year students "The efficiency, organization, form a "12" at Alfond Stadium. Left: and friendliness were pretty amaz­ UMaine volunteers help new students ing," Mardosa said. "Everything move into campus housing.

10 Maine Fall 2008 and academic programs were also high on tuition increase don't seem to have affected the list. enrollment figures. And not surprisingly for a generation "I think it says that UMaine is a very raised on high technology, almost all noted good value," Kennedy noted. that their favorite way of communicating One thing that the economy seems to with friends was with Facebook or text be doing is making on-campus living a messaging. more attractive option. Currently, there are And what are today's college freshmen students on a waiting list for campus hous­ most concerned about? Well, like the gen­ ing. It's a trend that is being experienced eral public, the economy is very high on by universities and colleges throughout their list of worries, with global warming the country. and energy independence a somewhat dis­ "Families are considering the cost of tant second. A strong majority believes that commuting and the price of utilities and the most influential event for their genera­ oil living off campus and deciding that tion was 9/11. The Iraq War and the cur­ dorms are a better value," Kennedy said. rent economic/energy crisis also earned Once again the first-year UMaine stu­ votes. Ben Goodman from Kennebunk was the dents will be clustered together in dormi­ But even in the face of some major glo­ youngest member of the Maine delegation at tories at one end of campus under the First the Democratic National Convention and has bal challenges, most, but certainly not all, Year Residence Program, which is centered his own political blog. Like many of his 2012 of the new students we surveyed ex­ classmates, he's been energized by this year's around providing a sense of community pressed optimism about the future—espe­ election. as well as support services. cially their own personal future. UMaine dean of students, Robert Dana Many hesitated, however, when asked The record number of new students '80, said that the program was a major suc­ if their generation will be better off than boosted the university's overall enrollment cess last year, as measured by a 99 percent their parents' generation. "I wouldn't say to more than 12,000—the largest in its his­ occupancy rate through both semesters. He better as much as different," was a com­ tory (about two percent higher than last noted that under the program, more stu­ mon response. year). dents take advantage of important support And most new students seem to be en­ Overall, the economy and a substantial services such as tutoring and counseling. ergized by the upcoming national election. An overwhelming majority we talked with indicated that they are "very" or "some­ what" interested in the presidential race and that they will be registering to vote in the November election. One Class of 2012 member, Ben Goodman, was so energized by the candi­ dacy of Barack Obama that he worked his way to becoming a delegate to the Demo­ cratic National Convention in Denver. At 18, Goodman was the youngest delegate from the state of Maine. A native of Kennebunk, Goodman served as Maine high school coordinator for Students for Barack Obama. "Obama has energized and engaged young people and has given us an oppor­ tunity to play an active role in his cam­ paign," Goodman said. Overall, the Class of 2012 represents a 34 percent increase in students from out- of-state, with 77 percent still being from A sampling of opinions of new students indicated that most are concerned about the economy Maine. but are hopeful about the upcoming election and optimistic about their future.

Fall 2008 Maine 11 On the Brink

UMaine Climate Change Institute director, Paul Mayewski, talks

about our current scientific understanding of climate change and

what we need to do to avoid the most dramatic scenarios for the

planet. By Margaret Nagle '96G

PAUL MAYEWSKI first set foot on the driest continent on Earth four decades ago. At that time, the world considered Antarctica and other remote polar regions as unchanging, frozen expanses that lured adventurers like him to explore the unknown. Since then, so much has changed. Today, we know the polar and high-elevation landscapes as bellwethers for greenhouse gas warming. Even in Antarctica, which has not experienced the dramatic melting recently seen in the Arctic and Greenland, the effects of climate change are evident on the continent's outer edges.

12 Maine Fall 2008 "In a matter of decades in some parts epitomized by his years exploring the bot­ Before leaving this summer to join a re­ of Antarctica, we'll probably see changes tom of the Earth. search expedition in Greenland, Mayewski thought in the past as taking hundreds of "There you can experience the way na­ sat down with UMaine Today magazine to thousands of years," says Mayewski, who ture has been for millions of years," he talk about climate change and his opti­ this spring returned from that continent, says. "In Antarctica, you can see for such mism for the future. where he led the final leg of an 8,000-kilo- long distances that you can see the curva­ meter, six-season International Trans Ant­ ture of the Earth. It's so quiet, the only What is Climate Change? arctic Scientific Expedition (ITASE). sound is your own heartbeat. And you Climate change is natural, constant, and Since that first trip to Antarctica as a stu­ breathe more deeply because the air is so has happened for as long as the Earth has dent researcher helping reconstruct the clean. been around. Abetter term for what's hap­ history of the ice sheet, Mayewski has led "That reoccurring experience is a con­ pening now might be human controls on nearly 50 expeditions to such remote re­ stant reminder of what we've traded for climate change or perhaps destabilization gions as the Arctic, Tibet, the Himalayas, our current existence. I enjoy our current of climate beyond natural levels. The ques­ Greenland, and Tierra del Fuego. As a sci­ existence as much as anyone, but I believe tion is how much of the climate change entist, he has pioneered the use of ice core there's a better combination of the natural we're introducing. Humans can't do any­ records to reconstruct past atmospheric system and our involvement in it." thing about the natural part. It's the hu­ conditions, document changes in atmo­ spheric chemistry produced naturally and by humans, and correlate associations be­ tween climate change and civilization dis­ ruptions worldwide. It's the current implications of human- induced climate change, particularly in the last 20 years, that have internationally re­ nowned researchers like Mayewski step­ ping up research and speaking out. "Since the 1980s, the warming rate has been large enough to push us to the possi­ bility of abrupt climate change," says Mayewski, who directs the University of Maine Climate Change Institute, a multidisciplinary research unit focused on understanding past climate and how to use a variety of research tools, like ice cores, to predict change. Primary study areas for Institute researchers are Antarctica; Tibet and the Himalayas; New Zealand and Paul Mayewski holds an ice core, a key tool in understanding past climate changes. North and South America; Greenland and the Arctic. Frozen Time Capsules "Until now, climate change occurred by natural processes. Today, we're overpow­ Ice cores retrieved from Greenland and other polar regions are like buried meteoro­ ering the greenhouse gas system at a rate logical stations, revealing evidence of such climate controls as temperature, pre­ 100 times faster than nature. With cipitation, atmospheric and ocean circulation, sea ice extent, biological productiv­ stresses—from sulfate aerosols in the at­ ity, and volcanic activity as far back as 100,000 years. mosphere to freshwater injection into the Cores also provide records of atmospheric chemistry, including the source re­ oceans from melting sea ice—the climate gions and their emission histories. Upward of 50 chemicals can be measured in a system can't be expected to respond in a small sample taken from an ice core, including carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, meth­ smooth way." ane, humanly engineered chemicals, bomb radionuclides, sulfuric acid, nitric acid, For Mayewski, who has made 100 first copper, lead, and mercury. descents in Antarctica and traversed more At the University of Maine Climate Change Institute, ice cores are one of the of the ice sheet than anyone else in the many tools researchers use to add to our understanding of climate. UMaine scien­ world, this crossroads for the planet is tists have retrieved ice cores from every continent and every major mountain range.

Fall 2008 Maine 13 man-induced change that is haven't happened at any other gradually going to eat away at time in the past few thousand the way we live, both physi­ Climate Change 21 years. That's how you under­ cally through sea level rise, stand that we're impacting cli­ through storms, through A two-day conference on cli­ mate. warming, but also through in­ mate change featuring an in­ creased incidence of disease in teractive public forum and en­ From looking at the past, what warmer and wetter areas. vironmental festival will be have we learned about the pre­ held at the University of dictability of the climate sys­ What are the biggest myths Maine, October 23-24. tem? about climate change? Climate Change 21: Choices We have learned that there is a One of the biggest is that one for the 21st Century, organized lot of predictability in the cli­ person can't make a difference. by UMaine's Climate Change mate system. If it were left alone The climate system is very big Institute, will be highlighted to take its natural course for the and it can toss us around, but by panel discussions led by world-class scientists talking about next few hundred or thousand we each have the capability of their research related to climate change. years, there would be a lot of impacting it. As part of the conference, UMaine researchers will release predictability. On the other Another misconception is a report prepared at the request of Governor John Baldacci '86 hand, while looking for predict­ that everything that's happen­ predicting future climate in Maine and the region. ability, we discovered some­ ing eventually will be taken Among other conference activities planned: an environmen­ thing that we never imagined— care of by the Earth's system. tal festival, featuring organizations and businesses specializ­ abrupt climate change events It will, a few hundred to thou­ ing in green products and technologies; a student poster con­ with massive reorganizations in sands of years from now, and test and exhibition; and debut of a musical composition and the ocean atmosphere system. by then, if we continue the way sculpture related to climate change, created by UMaine art­ Those abrupt climate change we are, we probably will have ists. events involved a convergence mutated into something differ­ "We hope that as many people as possible will come to hear of factors, with some small trig­ ent in order to survive. People about the scientific basis for the understanding of climate ger actually pushing to make also think that the current cli­ change," says Climate Change Institute director, Paul them happen. That's why I am mate change is just part of a Mayewski. "There is a great deal to know about climate and so concerned about where we natural cycle. But this change what is expected for the future. are right now. We're pushing is not natural and our impact "We want people to leave CC21 not just believing that what ourselves way out of the natu­ on it is very, very great. is presented makes sense, but also knowing what is poten­ ral system and we're pushing so tially in store and, most important, understanding what the fast that even the predictions for What does current science tell opportunities are for the future," Mayewski says. where we're going—the real­ us about climate change? ity—could be very different, to It's absolutely undeniable that the point at which we could humans have had a very dramatic impact How do we know which climate changes have significant cooling in some parts of on both physical and chemical climate are natural and which ones are human- the world that we would have never, cer­ throughout the world. There's evidence of induced? tainly today or in the last hundred years, warming in the Arctic. Almost all of the To make that determination, you need expected. So, we've learned a lot. We've mountain glaciers around the world are records that are long enough to help you learned that the climate system is far more melting back, and even in Antarctica, understand how the natural system oper­ dynamic than we ever thought it was, that there's dramatic melting around the edges. ates. Records for the northern hemisphere the natural—I emphasize natural—climate In addition, we're seeing very big changes demonstrate that temperatures for the last system is more predictable than we in the atmosphere with increasing green­ couple of decades are warmer than for the thought it was, and that it can also be house gases—the cause of much of the re­ last thousand years at least, but there have changed by very small things. cent warming—and increasing levels of also been times between the 1940s and the toxic metals and acid rain. A lot of these 1970s when the climate was cooler. How­ Is it too late to make changes that will toxic metals and chemicals in the atmo­ ever, the farther you go back in time, the have an effect? sphere have very detrimental impacts on more it's clear that what's happening to­ We can't assume that we're too late. If we human and ecosystem health. day with greenhouse gases and changes in do, it's nothing but gloom and doom other chemistries in the atmosphere ahead. However, the longer we wait, the

14 Maine Fall 2008 more likely there will be more serious con­ for greenhouse gases and toxic metals, acid In some cases, these are the same naysayers sequences. We have already begun to al­ rain, organic acids, and humanly engi­ who tried to convince people that acid rain ter the natural climate system quite dra­ neered chemicals. There also need to be didn't occur, and that tobacco was not a matically. We need to begin to respond incentives for individuals to become more problem. At some stage, if you're going to quickly. There is giant momentum in the energy self-sufficient. In the longer term, be critical, you've got to come up with a climate system. Even if we were to shut reductions of greenhouse gases will re­ solution and the solution can no longer be off all the greenhouse gas emissions from quire a very big change in the way we live. that it's not a problem. humans right now, it would take decades We tend to think of change as being un­ to centuries, if not longer, to recover from comfortable, but this is really going to be How do you predict the world will look global warming. a change for the better—a better economy, in half a century? a healthier life, and a more predictable cli­ I'm an optimist. It will still be warming and What can we do to begin to address cli­ mate future. climate will still be unstable because of mate change? what we've done, but I see no reason why How much warming we have will be de­ How do you respond to climate change we won't be living primarily on renewable termined by how much higher we let skeptics? energy. I think we'll be a lot smarter about greenhouse gases go. We have to think The first thing I say to them is, "thank recycling. I think we will be healthier. I about how we can reduce the emissions of you," because they forced the science to think we will be able to travel as well as toxic chemicals. Some of it is from facto­ be better than it would have been had they we can now or more easily, but I think we ries; some of it is simply the way we live, not been naysayers. The second thing I say will become more self-subsistent. using fertilizers to excess, using chemicals to them is, "Now you need to get out of On The Brink first appeared in the September/ for cleaning. In addition, state and federal the way," because they're no longer talk­ October UMaine Today magazine. More in­ governments need to develop policies to ing about the science; they're simply talk­ formation about the Climate Change Institute legislate reductions and set benchmarks ing about things that serve as blockades. is available online at umainetoday.umaine.edu.

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Maine and Music in his Soul

David Mallett '73 has Maine roots that go back

more than 200 years. His

own musical legacy in the state can be traced to childhood performances in the early 1960s. And

through the years of both

paying dues and achieving success, his

sense of place, his appreciation of his

heritage, and his love of

music has only grown stronger.

By Shelagh Gordon Talbot

Photos by Michael Mardosa '73

This is an edited version of an article that first appeared in Up North, The Moosehead Magazine.

16 Maine Fall 2008 istening to David Mallett's voice asked to open for Johnny Cash at the Bangor UMaine's 1970, post Kent State, morato­ and compositions is like curl­ Auditorium, the boys were included. In rium. ing up in your favorite chair in addition to Johnny, June Carter was there, David began writing his own songs front of an open fire, feeling George Jones, and Yodeling Slim Clark, when he started his solo career after col­ cozy, feeling content. His mu­ amongst others. The Malletts were beside lege. "By that time, Neil was married and sic is like that—it surrounds you withthemselves the with excitement when the fa­ had a family," he recalled. "I kind of cut mous "Man in Black" finally arrived at the out on the bar, club, you know, vagabond Lwith lyrics that bring soul-deep content­ stage door. route there for a few years during the '70s. ment. As you listen, it feels as if David is an "Isn't that cool!" David exclaimed, grin­ I would pile into town, and I would play in old friend, comfortable and easy to be with. ning. "Johnny actually asked me to hold a bar or club for three or four nights. I'd And yet his path to becoming a very suc­ his guitar while he went off to the bath­ sleep in my truck, or on somebody's sofa, cessful recording artist and performer was room or something. Neil and I sang a couple wash up in the bathroom at the gig, eat not as easy as his musical persona sug­ of songs and then we got to watch him do whatever they fed me after I was done, that gests. He's paid his dues. his show from backstage. That was amaz­ kind of thing." David grew up in an old farmhouse in ing!" David did this for five or six years, Sebec, Maine. His family traces ancestry The Mallett Brothers went on to have essentially living out of his truck and trav­ back for at least 200 years in that beautiful their own TV show in Bangor as well. eling throughout Maine, especially the area of the central Maine Highlands. Being "It was a little variety show on Channel coast, and parts of New Hampshire—pay­ grounded in the present while aware of 7," David recalled. The boys did that for a ing dues big time. Then he met Noel Paul strong roots from the past has strongly couple of years, becoming local stars in Stookey. The two became friends and framed David's work. He was one of Stookey invited David to his home in five boys, Aubrey, Duane, Karl, Neil, Blue Hill, Maine. Paul had a record­ and David, being the youngest. Mu­ "I find the older I get, ing studio there and suggested David sic, laughter, and activity were always set down some tracks. Eventually, encouraged by their parents, Aubrey I have more clarity in my David made his first two albums at and Pauline. Blue Hill. "Eventually there were three of us thoughts when I have a Once the album was released, in and we sat around the house in Sebec 1978, David began having a regular and just played," David said. "Neil, guitar in my hands, even following. He was finally on his way. my brother, our friend Tommy Lyford, One album led to another. and me." when I'm carrying on a It was about that time that "The Tommy had actually brought the Garden Song," from David's first al­ conversation." first guitar into the Mallett household bum, became a hit. Pete Seeger, world and it was a big hit. Not long after that famous folk singer, had recorded it as first guitar encounter, Neil and David well. Its easy lyrics and memorable had to have their own. their own right. But after high school, Neil melody celebrate the humble act of plant­ It wasn't much later on when Neil and decided to pursue a different career path. ing a garden and the song has been re­ 11-year-old David, who had been practic­ David went off to UMaine as a theater corded by many artists, in many different ing assiduously, decided to become a duo— major, although music was on his mind. languages. Sing Out, the well-known folk the Mallett Brothers. They played at the After graduation he decided he wanted to magazine, listed "The Garden Song" as local grange halls and county fairs and continue his direction as a professional one of the 50 most popular songs ever. appeared on a Bangor television show musician. "It was the only obvious thing I Arlo Guthrie still performs it on a regular called "Spotlight on Youth." "It was pretty could do," he said. "I really felt like I had basis as did John Denver. exciting for us, being just young kids," no choice." "John used the song as part of his show David recalled. During his first few years at the univer­ for the last 15 years he was out touring," One of the biggest thrills of David's sity he didn't do much performing. By his David said. "He never failed to mention early musical life took place September 13, junior year, however, David had a regular me as writer. It was really nice of him." 1963, when he was just 12. Country music solo gig at Sugarloaf resort. On campus, he David's fifth album was produced in legend and native Mainer, Hal Lone Pine remembers some wonderful evenings per­ Nashville. "That was pretty exciting at the (Harold J. Breau) had featured the Mallett forming at the Ram's Horn and sitting time," he chuckled at the memory. "We boys as regulars on his television show around on the mall with other musicians knew a guy who owned a hotel so we had that year, and when Hal and his band were performing anti-war songs during a free hotel suite and all that, and we had a

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fancy rental car . . . And the studio he ended up using the selections in where we recorded was where people the encore portion of his live show. like John Prine, Nanci Griffith, and "I tell people, 'Hey, the only state even Johnny Cash came to hang out. It Thoreau wrote about, besides Massa­ was very cool." chusetts, was Maine.' I am very proud David made the decision to move of that fact," he continued. "It has his base of operation along with his also been a real growth project for wife and kids to the Nashville area me." where he had a publisher. He recorded David was at the dedication cer­ four albums, did live shows, made emonies, on July 23,2007, for the erec­ many television appearances, and tion of a remarkable monument and wrote songs for other musicians, one canoe in downtown Greenville, Maine of the most recent being Alison Krauss. (created by sculptors, Jim Sardonis "It's different when you actually and Tim Shay), to commemorate the live there though," David commented. Homecoming Concert place where Henry David Thoreau "The place loses its gloss—it's sorta stepped into a birch bark canoe and David Mallett '73 will return to his alma mater for like a factory. You know, kinda like headed up Moosehead Lake. The a special Homecoming concert on Saturday, Octo­ moving to Detroit 'cause you like cars. monument not only honors Thoreau, ber 25 at 7 p.m. at Hauck Auditorium. Performing It's all mechanized and everyone's into but the Wabanaki tribes of the area. prior to David will be UMaine alumnus Derek music . . ." he paused. "Then, after "He was right here in our own Aramburu '88. For ticket information call 1-800- about eight years, I decided I wanted backyard," said David. Thoreau even MCA-TIXX. to move my family back to Maine. My mentions a meeting with a hunter kids were growing up fast and they from Sebec on the stagecoach to were going to be in high school . . ."he beloved writers, Henry David Thoreau, Greenville. paused again, thoughtfully. "Being from who, as David puts it, "was one of Maine's "That could have been my great-great­ Maine, with Maine roots ... I did not want most famous vacationers." grandfather, for all I know," David chuck­ to raise my children all the way up in the The idea for this album germinated led. South . . . 'cause it's such a different cul­ when an environmental group, Maine David's rich baritone speaking voice ture." Woods Forever, contacted David and asked lends life and depth to Thoreau's essays. So, the Mallett family packed up again if he would like to read some passages Thoreau, who spoke with awe of the moose and moved back to the farmhouse in Sebec. from Thoreau's book, The Maine Woods, and loon, was entranced with the wild David went back to Nashville a few times, and compose and perform instrumental lands that spread before him. "You could but with the advent of sophisticated com­ music for a documentary film they were travel 200 miles north and find a wilder­ puter recording, he was able to make fine planning. The project did not come to frui­ ness as vast as anything you would en­ recordings "in my own environment." tion, but David decided the words, and the counter by going 1,000 miles westward," And it certainly hasn't been any detri­ music he wrote to accompany them, could he once said. ment to his career. His 2003 album, Artist stand on their own as an album. He began David has taken Thoreau's timeless in Me, was voted Album of the Year by researching Thoreau's book, selecting and writings and given them a song-like qual­ FOLKWAX, an online site for blues, folk, marking various passages he felt would ity with his thoughtful and spare musical and roots music. They also voted David work. As it happens, Thoreau has always accompaniment. "I didn't want to dishonor 2003 Artist of the Year. been David's personal hero. his words," he said. "So I kept the music In the millennium edition of the Bangor "He was the first visionary, and maybe light and simple, as it would have been in Daily News, David was cited along with the greatest, that ever came to our state," his time." Marshall Dodge, Andrew Wyeth, E.B. he said. "Before I began this project, we'd Chances are, Henry David would be White, Stephen King '70, Edna St. Vincent known that it was the 150th anniversary of very pleased with what David Mallett has Millay, and others, as one of the most his trip to these parts, and I'd been wanting done in The Fable True. memorable Mainers of the twentieth cen­ to do something as a tribute to the wild The CD features musicians Michael tury. lands to the north . . . Thoreau . . . he'd Burd and Susan Ramsey. Michael plays Although David is modest about his already done it... all I had to do was add bass and guitar while Susan gives incom­ accomplishments, he is very enthusiastic a little tune to it." David tried some of these parable texture with her violin and viola. about his most recent endeavor, The Fable cuts out on live audiences prior to record­ The combination of instruments, the True, a tribute to one of America's most ing the CD. The response was so great that subtle simplicity of it all, gives The Fable

18 Maine Fall 2008 True a haunting richness that provides the listener with a feeling of being on the jour­ ney, traveling right along with Thoreau. David does about 50 or 60 gigs a year, mostly on the East Coast and New Eng­ land, but he also travels to perform solo on the West Coast and Canada. Every couple of years he travels to the north of England because he loves the area. He plays venues in and around Birmingham, Manchester, and York. "I go there as much as possible because I meet the coolest people," he said. "I have a lot of old friends I go back to see as well." He also received some national atten­ tion recently when he was featured on Garrison Keillor's "A Prairie Home Com­ panion" on National Public Radio. It marked David's second appearance on the popular show. And the Mallett children are carrying on the family musical tradition. Son Luke has two bands in the Portland area—one Ska and one Hip Hop. Son Will, who recently graduated from Middlebury College in Vermont, also has two bands going. And Molly Mallett is at the University of Vermont in the theater department. "All my kids are performers," David smiled. "My wife, Jayne, was a music ma­ jor in college and is a fine singer and ac­ tress in her own right. We've both been very supportive of our children's perfor­ mance leanings." Chances are, the Mallett family will be making great music and entertaining ap­ preciative audiences for many years to come—it's just in the blood. David plays all the time—there are guitars, mandolins, harmonicas, and a banjo or two all around the old farmhouse. "I always have an instrument out if I can," David chuckled. "I find the older I get, I have more clarity in my thoughts when I have a guitar in my hands, even when I'm carrying on a conversation." For information on this or any other of David Mallett's recordings, as well as a biography of the artist, plus upcoming per­ formance dates, check out his web site at: davidmallett.com.

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NINE YEARS AGO, Rebecca Newell '99 local Friendly's, where, she admits, her would not have imagined she'd be the food prep skills impressed no one. When it executive chef at one of Boston's most popu­ was time for college, she decided to go lar bistros. But since she left the University where she could swim, first attending the of Maine with a degree in English and an Division III Nazareth College in Roches­ uncertain career path, life has served up ter. After an unhappy first year—"even some savory surprises. though it wasn't far from home, I had a "I wasn't that great of a cook growing hard time adjusting," Rebecca says—she up," the gregarious Rebecca confides over transferred to Adirondack Community lunch at Francesca's, a no-frills cafe in College in Queensbury, New York. There, Boston's hip South End, just across the while earning the credits she would need street from her culinary home, The Bee­ to transfer to the Division I UMaine, hive. When she enrolled at the New Eng­ Rebecca also took up racquetball, found a land Culinary Institute in 2000, she thought job at a local deli, and found her footing as she'd use her training to write for a food a college student. magazine. Yet Rebecca quickly discovered Rebecca entered UMaine in 1997 on a a new ease in the kitchen, as a passion for swimming scholarship. Though she was food instilled by her mother and grand­ still unsure of a career path, her coach, Jeff mother flowered into a keen sense of what Wren, now women's swimming coach at works well on the fork. Time spent in South Husson College in Bangor, wonders if he Carolina and Florida honed her distinc­ saw foreshadowing of her future career. tively elegant twist on comfort food, which "Most of the dining halls aren't open on she brought back with her to New Eng­ the weekend, so when we would have land. swim meets, I would cook a big breakfast Chef Rebecca Newell '99 "There are a lot of things I picked up on the side of the pool," Wren recalls. "We from working in the South," Rebecca says. had a really elaborate menu, and I vividly draws on a family "But I wouldn't be able to do what I do remember (Rebecca) saying her best memo­ today without my mother's and ries were of those breakfasts. Maybe they passion for cooking and grandmother's influence." inspired her a bit." Rebecca's life in food began in Glens On the swim team, Wren adds, the girl her exposure to Southern Falls, a small city in upstate New York. known as "Becca" was a positive force. cuisine in developing her When she wasn't swimming (Rebecca took "She lent some cheerfulness to every up synchronized swimming at age seven day," he says. "She was someone who own elegant approach to and later began swimming competitively), contributed, not only in the water but she was often with her mom in the kitchen. through her support to others . . . When I "preparing food that "My mother and her best friend, who I call think of Becca, the word that comes to 'Aunt Frannie,' would cook these elabo­ mind is 'bubbly.' " people really want to rate meals and linger over them for hours," The word is indeed an apt descriptor. she says. Her parents, avid travelers, took When I first met Rebecca last winter at a eat." Rebecca and her three brothers on sojourns sustainable seafood cooking demonstra­ to Quebec City, Paris, Italy, and Holland— tion at the New England Aquarium, she experiences that Rebecca also credits with was in full uniform, preparing an exquisite By Ami Albernaz broadening her palate. dish of striped bass and lentils before a Photos by William Drake In high school, Rebecca worked at a crowd of well-heeled donors, and cracking

20 Maine Fall 2008 jokes every few sentences. The next time I to Charleston?" she asks, and when I say gredients. Rebecca then headed to Union saw her, at a Beehive function a few months no, advises: "You really should go!" After Bar and Grille in Boston's South End, where later, she was making the rounds to pa­ leaving UMaine, Rebecca and a roommate she apprenticed with chef de cuisine trons' tables, making sure everything in moved to Charleston, South Carolina, Stephen Sherman. Union exposed her to a the dinner buffet had been up to snuff. where she found inspiration in colorful different style of cooking; its seafood-heavy As we talk over lunch at Francesca's, local dishes, like shrimp 'n grits. Rebecca menu is decidedly American, and includes Rebecca's cell phone rings every so often. would spend much of the next four years dishes such as Gloucester haddock, Atlan­ She takes a call from Aunt Frannie, who in Florida, doing her mandatory Culinary tic salmon, and Cape bluefish fillet. has been watching "The View" and feels Institute internship in Florida and then Sherman, who worked with Rebecca for a compelled to tell Rebecca she looks like an working at Bistro 821 and Quail Creek year and a half, says her enthusiasm and actress from the film Mamma Mia! ("I so do Country Club, both in Naples, upon fin­ drive set her apart. not!" she objects.) Another call is from one ishing. "She's very hardworking and very en­ of her sous chefs, with whom she briefly Yet Florida was far from her family, so ergetic; she really has a lot of passion for talks inventory. "Have you ever had any­ after two years, she returned North. Her what she's doing and really throws herself one who you just get along so well with?" resume since has been impressive by any into it," Sherman says. she asks, upon hanging up. "We get along standard. She first trailed husband-and- Rebecca's dedication was rewarded like peas and carrots." wife team Kevin and Jill Crawley at the through a promotion as chef at Aquitaine Rebecca is naturally inquisitive, occa­ renowned Coriander Bistro in Sharon, Mas­ Bis, an upscale French restaurant in sionally introducing information about her­ sachusetts, which specializes in modern Boston's tony Chestnut Hill area. As self with a question. "Have you ever been French cooking with local, in-season in­ Rebecca's reputation as a rising young star

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was beginning to spread, The Beehive, a overstuffed grilled cheese sandwiches are and creating an ambiance that fosters com­ project of two well-known Boston restau­ perhaps the epitome of dressed-up com­ munity and conversation are part of The rateurs, opened in May 2007. The Beehive, fort food, while the poutines (fries with Beehive's original concept. nestled next door to a popular South End cheese and gravy) appetizer is a nod to her "It's great to get people off the Internet theater and boasting a supper club ambi­ time in Quebec. and their phones and provide a relaxed ance and free nightly jazz, was an instant Make no mistake about it, though: environment where conversations can hit, with lines out the door every night. Rebecca is still learning. The owners, she flourish," Beehive general manager Bertil Looking for someone to turn out food that says, "have ideas all the time for things Jean-Chronberg told the online magazine lived up to the unique and comforting they'd like to try out. I've learned a ton Restaurant Confidential. atmosphere (brick walls, draped stage, ro­ about shawarma, for example, and some As a "celebrity chef," Rebecca is some­ tating avant-garde artwork) the owners Persian cooking." She is often crafting spe­ times asked to judge cooking competitions asked Kevin Crawley to become a consult­ cialty items for holidays—lamb and barley or to take part in charity events around ing chef, and he brought in Rebecca Newell. stew for St. Patrick's Day, chicken tamales town. Her favorite, she says, is the annual As executive chef, Rebecca orchestrates for Cinco de Mayo. Though she loves be­ "Chefs in Shorts" event that benefits the behind the scenes, overseeing the flow of ing in the kitchen, she most likes the con­ Boston Food Bank. the kitchen and the consummation of a nections her food helps to forge with cus­ "It just really shows food as nourish­ menu that is largely her own creation. The tomers. ment, as something to be shared," she says. dishes, including pan-roasted cod with "The best part is meeting people and "To me, it's what cooking is all about." lobster broth and rice pilaf; double-bone have them relate to food and to the things The life of a busy chef could seemingly pork chop with mustard jus and frites; and that happened with my mother and grand­ be all consuming, but Rebecca doesn't al­ Guinness-battered fried oysters and Bass mother," she says. "A lot of the menu is low it to be. On her days off, she often Ale aioli show the convergence of influ­ built on what I grew up on." heads to Cape Cod, or Lake George, New ences on her cooking. Items like gourmet, Indeed, mingling staff and customers York, where she has a home. While in the city, she rarely goes out, though she likes to try new restaurants. "It doesn't have to be anything fancy," she says, which she's proven by her rave review of the fairly simple salad she's eaten for lunch. Rebecca also has some substantial short­ term plans. She and her fiance, Steve, a chef at Flat Iron Tapas in the city's West End, are getting married next year. Rebecca had just been looking for dresses with her mother in upstate New York, and on the day I lunched with her—one of the hottest of the summer—Steve was painting the Brookline condo that the couple had just bought. Rebecca's other major goal for 2009 is to run the Boston Marathon. She doesn't swim much these days, she says, though she's been running consistently, as she did while a student at UMaine. First Book on Renowned UMO Professor, Artist When it comes to the long term, the 31- year-old isn't sure just yet. She thinks about Vincent Andrew Hartgen: /mu/Obyeuy, is the first book on this opening a specialty shop, perhaps some­ beloved artist, teacher and professor who taught thousands of UMO students. thing with a "lower profile" than a restau­ 258 pages; 48 color plates; 42 drawings; price: $63 with S/H; order from: rant. Wildflower Lane Publishing, 1681 Wildflower Lane, Twin Falls, Idaho 83301, "I think about different things," Rebecca 208-733-5790; or email order to: [email protected]. says. But for now, she's just as happy to go with her good fortune. A great gift for anyone who loves the UMO and Maine art.

22 Maine Fall 2008 Once a Black Bear, Always a Black Bear .

Connect with alumni and hear what’s happening at UMaine. Attend a Chapter or Affiliated Interest Group event. Alumni Chapters:

Black Bears of Boston Kennebec Valley Alumni Chapter, Augusta, Maine Alumni Chapter of Southern Maine Midcoast Maine Alumni of the University of Maine Rochester, N.Y. Chapter New Jersey Chapter University of Maine Alumni of the Low Country, South Carolina

What are Affiliated Interest Groups? Affiliated Interest Groups are alumni who have an affiliation with campus organizations, professional groups, and athletic teams. Current Affiliated Interest Groups include: Symphonic Band All Maine Women Senior Skulls Phi Kappa Phi

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Contact Christine Corro at the University of Maine Alumni Association for information about starting a group, getting involved in a Chapter, or becoming an Alumni Association volunteer.

Call Christine at 1-800-934-2586 or 1-207-581-1142. Email: [email protected] Alumni News and Events

Suzanne Hart ’68 takes over alendar as alumni association chair C Thursday, October 16, 2008 The new chair of the Alumni Chapter of Southern Maine dinner board of directors of Holiday Inn West in Portland, Maine the UMaine Alumni Association (UMAA), Saturday, October 18, 2008 Suzanne Hart ’68, has Midcoast Maine Alumni Association harvest/barn dance deeply rooted ties to Home of Greg ’68 & Joy Jewett Johnson ’68—69 Shore Road, Harpswell, Maine her alma mater. Both of her grandfathers, John Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, October 24, 25, & 26, 2008 W. Hart ’13 and Harry Homecoming 2008 at the University of Maine E. Thompson ’12, were Football, Maine’s largest craft fair, Reunions, David Mallett ’73 concert, and much more! graduates as were her Visit mainealumni.org for more information. For David Mallett concert tickets call parents, Gerald and Marjorie Thompson Hart 1-800-MCA-TIXX. (both members of the Class of 1938). In addition, she has a sister, a brother-in-law, Tuesday, November 18, 2008 and a nephew with UMaine degrees. Kennebec Valley Alumni Chapter lunch and meeting at Granite Hill Estates—12:00 p.m. Suzanne has also worked at the university Guest speaker will be Blake James, UMaine athletic director, and a UMaine coach. since 1994—currently at the Center for Depending on which coach is available, they will share news and prospects about their Research and Evaluation in the college of sport. education and human development. She received a master’s degree in political Thursday, December 4, 2008 science (also doctoral candidacy) in political Portland Alumnae luncheon—12 p.m. science from the University of Michigan. Eggspectation Restaurant, South Portland, Maine She joined the alumni association board Hostesses: Dolores Amergian Drivas ’52 and Agnes Ann Walsh ’41 in 1993, motivated partly by her parents’ volunteer efforts for the university and also Tuesday, February 17, 2009 by her interest in the planning for a new Kennebec Valley Alumni Chapter lunch and meeting at Granite Hill Estates—11:30 a.m. alumni house. Guest speaker will be Elaine Clark, associate vice president for administration and finance A strong believer in a self-governing Short and long-range campus development plans will be discussed. UMAA, Suzanne says she is honored to serve as chair and is looking forward to working with a “truly wonderful group of For more information on these and all alumni activities visit: mainealumni.org or call 207-581-ALUM. board members.” But it promises to be a busy time—she sees the coming year as a critical one for the association. “I’d like us to move toward more coopera­ BODWELL MOTORS tion with other fundraising entities on campus, but also to have us strengthen our Ford-Lincoln-Mercury-Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge own association so that we can do even more to engage our alumni body and support the university,” she said.

Extra yearbooks available

The alumni association has extra yearbooks available from the years 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, and 1997. The cost is $15 per book to cover postage and handling. Order by calling 169 Pleasant Street, Brunswick, ME 04011 207-729-3375 1 -800-934-2586 or 207-581 -1217.

24 Maine Fall 2008 Free alumni magazines for military personnel overseas

All University of Maine alumni serving in the U.S. military overseas can now receive a year of MAINE Alumni Magazine, compli­ ments of the alumni association. If you are serving overseas or have a family member serving overseas, send the person’s address information to Alumni Publications, One Alumni Place, Orono, ME 04469. Or email us at: [email protected].

Alumni association seeks nominations for awards and board members

The University of Maine Alumni Association (UMAA) is now accepting nominations for New Jersey Alumni Spend a Day at Monmouth Park membership to its board of directors. Nomi­ Members of the New Jersey Alumni Chapter enjoyed their annual outing to Monmouth Park nees must be University of Maine alumni. Racetrack on June 8. Left to right are: Carol Ruzbarsky Woodhull 70, Marilyn Harmon Nominations can be sent to Diana Richardson, Saydah ’52, ’60G, Ernie Ridlon ’61, Baron Hicken ’63, and Margaret Wilde Jiuliano ’67. One Alumni Place, Orono, ME 04469 or email: [email protected]. UMAA is also accepting nominations for the following alumni awards: 2009 Bernard Lown Humanitarian Award 2009 Fogler Legacy Award For a family with at least three generations of graduates and a record of service to the uni­ versity and profession or community. 2009 Class Correspondent Award 2009 Pine Tree Emblem Service Award In recognition of outstanding service to the UMaine alumni body. 2009 Black Bear Awards For outstanding service to the university. 2009 Block “M” Awards For outstanding leadership in alumni activities, events, and programs. 2010 Alumni Career Award 2009 Spirit of Maine Achievement Award To an alumna/alumnus who graduated in the past 15 years and has demonstrated an out­ Senior Alumni Present Scholarship Check at Reunion Luncheon standing spirit of innovation and achievement. Outgoing president of Senior Alumni, Bill Currie ’52, (left) presented a check for almost The deadline for applications is November $80,000 to Gianna Felix Marrs ’88G of the University of Maine financial aid office and UMaine 30. Nomination forms are available on our web president Robert Kennedy. Every year the Senior Alumni award approximately 40 nontradi- site: mainealumni.org/awards.htm. tional student scholarships as well as a number of merit scholarships.

Fall 2008 Maine 25 Classnotes

tional scholarships are given to send me a note telling me about students not entering college from yours (and any other news) we 1937 high school due to various reasons. would have something to put in our To apply, they must be 24 or older, next column of the MAINE Alumni taking a stated number of hours, Magazine. Audrey Bishop Thibodeau have acceptable grades, and be This is being written in June but 43 Conant Road highly recommended. will not reach your mailboxes until Presque Isle, ME 04769 Those of us on the scholarship sometime in the fall. So, Happy (207) 764-1598 committee beam with pride at the Holidays. spring reception, when the students Thank you to Ernie Dinsmore “the come with their families. Several old salt” for writing and sending share their stories. some news. Ernie was looking The Senior Alumni also finan­ 1936 forward to his 93rd birthday in early cially honor Top Scholars, Distin­ September. Several years ago, guished Scholars, and Distinguished Ernie sold his summer place in Senior Alumni Scholars in Performing Arts. Kenneth L. Ireland Whiting, in Maine’s Washington This money for scholarships is 6259 Jasmine Court County. After two hurricanes dam­ derived from interest from the Senior Mechanicsville, VA 23111 aged his Florida home, he sold it Jayne Hanson Bartley ’49 Alumni endowment fund and the [email protected] and moved into an assisted living 34 Orchard Street fund drives of the Senior Alumni facility in Vero Beach. Ernie doesn’t Millinocket, ME 04462 classes. I have just received from Gerry drive a car anymore, but gets (207) 723-9706 It is our pride and joy to have this Beverage a very up-beat account of around on a scooter, since his spinal program. We encourage classes to his recovery from a fall last October, stenosis makes walking difficult. Those of you that know me soon contribute yearly through their indi­ which broke five ribs. While he was Ernie writes that he is in occasional realize how proud I am to be a vidual class organizations. It really in a rehabilitation facility, he was contact with Hope Wing Weston. UMaine alumna. I loved my college makes one proud to be an alum at given all food, drink, and medica­ Last fall, Ernie’s cousin Henry True years. I have always felt that I at­ UMaine. tions through a tube inserted into his Lowell passed away in Sun City, tended at the best time—World War Homecoming weekend in the fall stomach. In March the doctor said Arizona. II had ended and so many wonderful and reunion weekend in the late he could go home. Gerry decided to Lloyd Buckminster, who mar­ servicemen arrived to keep the spring are wonderful times to come have the tube removed so that he ried Irma Brown and worked for campus social life buzzing—frater­ back to the campus to renew friend­ could once again eat and drink American Optical Company in nity and sorority life was awesome, ships, see the phenomenal growth normally with his friends at Bartlett Southbridge, Massachusetts, retired there were fabulous proms and of the campus, share memories, and Woods in Rockland, Maine. He feels to Florida more than 25 years ago. dances, great sports events—life recapture that Maine spirit. fine now, and he is looking forward After Irma’s death, he remained in was really rosy! We have so many outstanding to having his two children and their Florida for a while, and then moved My teaching career and raising a grads. Next issue I’ll highlight some families on hand in August to cel­ into a retirement complex in family plus being 70 miles from the and share their accomplishments. I ebrate his 94th birthday. Hudson, Wisconsin. His daughter campus resulted in my not getting to certainly would appreciate your My brother, Rich, of the Class of Susan and grandchildren live campus often. But, then came the dropping me a line so I can share 1938, also had a fall last October nearby. At 93, he enjoys good 50th Reunion and I became involved your life. that broke his hip. He has just given health, plays pool, and exercises in our 50th Reunion. Then I became A way to stay in touch is to sup­ up his walker for a cane. twice a week. active with the alumni association, port the alumni association with a I went out and bought a cane, Senior Alumni, and the University of lifetime membership! which I use whenever I leave my Maine Foundation. My Maine pride apartment. I also got a booster shot had never dwindled, but now I had for my previous anti-pneumonia 1939 time! injection, which my doctor says is What I’m leading up to is trying very necessary for one who is a to bring you back to campus and 1935 month away from 95 years of age. Edna Louise “Squeeze” Harrison sharing UMaine life. It does one’s One of my grandchildren finally Dempsey heart good to be in on the events Basil Staples worked out the best computer 2526 Carrollton Road available. The alumni association, 275 Colwick Road schedule for me to fly out to Denver Annapolis, MD 21403-4203 enthusiastically led by Todd Saucier (585) 247-6509 to visit my only great-grandchild. At (410) 268-1888 ’93, ’97G, opens the doors to cam­ Rochester, NY 14624 six months she is livelier than I was [email protected] pus activities and support. led to believe. The moment our eyes The Senior Alumni have been Dear Classmates, met, Electra gave me a broad grin Dear classmates one and all: responsible for raising money for It is difficult to believe that we gradu­ and gurgled a few words in some The membership folks at the scholarships. In recent years the ated over 73 years ago. Time is foreign language. She spent the rest alumni association are very anxious annual amount has been about ticking and my unofficial mailing list of our time together trying to rip off to sign up more lifetime members. $80,000. With the cost of education shows 53 still-living members. It is my glasses. With this in mind, I received the escalating, the help to students is so time for fourth generation great­ I have just gotten the word that a names of our classmates who have appreciated. This last year $85,000 grandchildren, and we have heard second great-grandchild is to be become our lifetime members. was raised. The scholarship commit­ that a few have arrived. George born in January somewhere along Rather than publicize all four, I have tee selected 23 new Don Taverner Carlisle ’86 (honorary degree) the western shore of Lake Tahoe in put their names in a hat and have ’43 nontraditional recipients as well reports that he has three already. California. drawn out two. Here they are! as renewed 21 others. Nontradi­ Now, if you other members would Evangeline Anderson Jackson

26 Maine Fall 2008 and Charles R. Huntoon. Bravo to Bill Treat (’90 honorary degree) you two and to the other two mem­ answered my plea with an email with 1941 bers who also have followed suit! At news of Vivian and himself. Bill had our stage of life, doing this shows just celebrated his 90th birthday at a Agnes Ann Walsh unfailing optimism, which is to be party at the Somerset Club in Bos­ 15 Piper Road K322 commended. For membership infor­ ton. His children, Dutch and Mary Scarborough, ME 04074 mation, contact: Esther, plus three grandchildren [email protected] or were among the many guests. Bill A Maine Hello to all ’41 ers! The call 1-800-934-2586. and Vivian hosted an alumni reunion collage of pictures for Reunion 2008 This column is being written on a recently in Naples with about 50 was certainly attractive; there were scorching hot day, when thoughts of guests, and they visited Orono last pictures of a lobster, blueberries, a Maine are hard to come by. How­ year at the annual William S. Cohen moose, lighthouse, and the ever, pictures of a February winter lecture event. As I write this in June, rockbound coast of Maine—all carnival, looking cold and beautiful, the Treats are in New Hampshire reminiscent of Maine. Maybe even have given me the jolt that I needed. after six months in Florida. Bill is made you homesick if you’re out of How fortunate we were as a class to working on his fourth book. They state? have been able to enjoy that won­ both live busy lives and enjoy their On Father’s Day our local paper, derful time along with all of the other homes in Florida and New Hamp­ the Portland Sunday Telegram, had golden days we experienced during shire. a feature article—interviews with our four years at school. Lifetime membership is a great prominent Mainers concerning Please remember that I am as option and our class has five lifetime advice they got from their dads. close as your email, telephone, or members. Please join Wally Meredith Strang Burgess ’78 said letter, and that I am waiting to hear Beardsell, Mary Phelps Dyson, that her late father, Walter Strang, from you. Cam Doak Hurford, Bill Treat, and was her hero. She states he taught All for now, Phil Wass in supporting the alumni Great-Grandpa her everything about nature and ELD association by becoming a lifetime Kenneth Ireland ’36 enjoys time member. wildlife; yet his greatest gift was an with his new great-granddaugh­ I would be so happy to hear from awareness of her own ability to succeed and always to be kind to ter, Electra, in Denver back in any of you. We have another Re­ your neighbor—“give a hand up and 1940 April. union in two years—does it seem possible? Please email me or send not a hand out.” She has a ceramic plaque in her bathroom which says, 90th birthday as well as a family me a note because I think we all “My Dad taught me how to soar.” Ginny Pease Dogherty reunion in Stonington and Deer Isle. enjoy hearing about our classmates. Granite Hill Estates She plans to visit with Alice Ann When she sees it every morning 16 Walnut Drive Donovan Poeppelmeier on her and every night, she thinks of him. Augusta, ME 04330 way. Alice Ann has some health As we remember in our college [email protected] problems and now lives at 3 Hun­ Senior Alumni Luncheon days, Walt was a wildlife conserva­ tington Common Drive, Room 119, at Homecoming 2008 tion major, but later studied den­ Here at Granite Hill Estates in Au­ Kennebunk, Maine 04043. I am sure tistry and opened an office in gusta we have quite a few UMaine she would enjoy hearing from you. Friday, October 24 alumni but, unfortunately, no one from our class. It is great for us that the Kennebec Valley Alumni Asso­ ciation has all its monthly luncheon meetings here. We recently had our annual meeting at the Augusta Country Club and enjoyed having Dr. Kennedy as our speaker. A couple of our classmates have saved me! Polly Jellison Weatherbee wrote that she had lunch with Jim Fitzpatrick and his wife recently. Jim met his wife, Connor, when he was a captain stationed in London. They will cel­ ebrate their 65th wedding anniver­ sary in October. Jim and Connor have four children and three grand­ children all living in New England. The Fitzpatricks lived in New Hamp­ The Senior Alumni’s Taverner Scholarship review committee met recently in the Foster Boardroom in Alumni shire and were “snow birds” until House. Sitting (left to right) are: Jayne Hanson Bartley ’49, Jerry Ellis ’64, Dick Hale ’44, Jean McIntire White last year. Now their home in is in ’52, Shirley Hathaway Sibley ’47, Mary-Jane Hoyt Pierce ’46, and Ruth Fogler Goff ’48. Standing (left to right) Sun City Center, Florida. Polly also are: Bill Currie ’52, Dick Sprague ’50, Dana Devoe ’56, and Hank Woodbrey ’53. Last year the committee wrote that she would be coming to awarded almost $40,000 in scholarships to 38 deserving nontraditional students. Each applicant for a Maine this summer to celebrate her scholarship must submit a statement on program of study, life experiences, and financial need.

Fall 2008 Maine 27 berships are available and to date we have several members. Consider your support of the alumni associa­ tion by becoming a lifetime member. The Bangor Daily News of April 14, 2008, had a wonderful article about John Reed (’60 honorary degree) with the title A Model of Moderation. John, you do us proud—not only representing Maine and the nation but our class and the University of Maine. I am rather short of news this time. My husband, Sam, died May 7, 2008. Many of you know the changes in one’s life rise quickly to the surface. Although Sam was not a Maine grad, he adopted our class and enjoyed last year’s 65th Re­ union so very much.

Class of 1943 Celebrates its 65th 1943 In spite of the cool, rainy weather, there was a good turnout for the Class of 1943’s 65th Reunion luncheon on May 31 at the Heritage House (formerly Sigma Chi). A good time was had by all. Betty Bearce Harrison 106 Crestmont Road Bangor, ME 04401 Camden where he was very active so she talked about our college (207) 945-3795 in various civic groups. days. Our condolences to the fami­ 1942 Anna Verrill DeMunn wrote that lies and friends of both classmates! she misses Maine and looks forward This spring Gilda Nardone, Sally’s Well, here I am again! After 10 years Marion Libby Broaddus to her summer sojourn at South daughter, was nominated by Maine’s of doing the class notes Helena 40 Oakland Avenue Harpswell. This year will be very congressman, Thomas Allen, for the Jensen decided that it was time for Westbrook, ME 04092 special because Anna will be cel­ 2008 Women in Business Champion someone else to do them. Preston (207) 854-4648 ebrating a new decade and expects for Maine and later she won the Rand suggested my name and [email protected] all her family to join her for this regional version of that award for Valerie Mitchell, who works in the event. Happy birthday and enjoy! New England. Gilda is the top ex­ alumni office, called asking me if I Anna’s winter address is: Mrs. ecutive and has worked for about 30 Our class presented two Distin­ would take over the class notes Robert DeMunn, 10817 Roundelay years for the Maine Centers for guished Maine Professor Awards at again. I said I would until they could Circle, Sun City, Arizona 85351 and Women, Work, and Community. The Reunion in June 2008. Janice get someone else. I talked with in summer, Tide Mill Road, South WWC’s direction has been to help Kristo, College of Education and Helena and she said she keeps Harpswell, Maine 04079. women at the start-up phases of Human Development, a renowned busy. She belongs to a number of In April the University of Maine their businesses and help them authority of children’s literature and groups in the Portland area includ­ School of Performing Arts presented study self-employment and small teacher for 34 years, has helped ing the University of Maine Alumnae. a concert featuring the university’s business development. Maine teachers with their students’ She has worked with the Salvation Symphonic Band and the South There are four classmates who needs. John Vetelino has been with Army camp and a fabric club spon­ Portland High School Wind En­ have become lifetime members of the College of Engineering for 39 sored by the Elks Club of Portland. semble at the Merrill Auditorium in the alumni association. Why not join years. He is an internationally rec­ Companies and shops from all over Portland. The finale was a rousing Will Alford, Franklin Dexter, Rob­ ognized authority in many fields New England donate materials for rendition of the “Stein Song.” There ert Larsson, and Paul Mosher including solid state sensors, is a sale. She said people come from all are plans for this to be a yearly ’62G in supporting the alumni asso­ founding member of the Laboratory over to buy these materials. Altrusa event and feature a different musical ciation by becoming a lifetime mem­ of Surface Science and Technology, is another group. They do a lot of group from the university. The Port­ ber? For membership information and works with many interdiscipli­ charitable works. land Alumnae of the University of contact the alumni office at 1-800- nary projects. Our class congratu­ There were 13 of us at our 65th Maine had as guest speaker Cindy 934-2586. Incidentally, this issue will lates these dedicated faculty mem­ Reunion. They were John Blodgett ’98, outstanding women’s be sent to every alumnus for whom bers. Chadwick, Mary Moynihan Fogler, basketball player in the late ’90s, the office has a current mailing Our class has lost a very dedi­ Dorothy Moran Hall, Mary and now women’s basketball coach. address instead of just members. cated supporter. Paul Beegel died Hempstead Hemman, Richard It is with sadness that we learn of Here’s hoping this effort might bring March 21,2008. Paul was always Martinez and his wife Marie, the death of George Nystrom ’47G news from some class members there at Wit’s End summer reunions Gladys Clark McLeary, Preston who became our class president for whom we have not heard from. Your or on campus for activities. He Rand and Deborah Drinkwater Rand our 50th Reunion and served our classmates are looking forward to always helped whenever we needed ’44, Clifford and Charlotte Gifford class for 10 years. Glenna Johnson your news! financial support. We shall miss his Sinnett, Helen Mullen Varnum, Smith sent me Sally Culberson generosity and his dedication. Clifford West, Jr., Jeanne Patten Florence Cousins Weeks, Mike Whitten ’64G, and yours truly. On Nardone’s obituary. At the request Senior Alumni Luncheon of Sally’s family, Glenna spoke Roy, and Earl Hodgkins were at Friday we had lunch with the Senior about Sally at her funeral service Homecoming 2008 Reunion and reported another Alumni at the newly renovated Wells because she was the only one wonderful weekend. A reminder to Conference Center. On Saturday we present who knew Sally back when, Friday, October 24 all class members—lifetime mem­ had our own class get-together at

28 Maine Fall 2008 the Heritage House (the Sigma Chi Orono. House). Cliff and Charlotte arrived Keep those cards and letters with the rain. We all had a very good coming! lunch. There was a short business meeting at which time the class officers were reelected. The officers are: president/ 1945 secretary, Preston B. Rand; vice president, Jeanne Patten Whitten; executive committee, Gordon I. Carolyn “Charlie” Chaplin Grant Erikson and Edward H. Piper. (I Gorham House understand that Ed and Helen 50 New Portland Road Deering Piper have moved to Gorham, ME 04038 Damariscotta to be near their (207) 839-7961 daughter.) Jeanne lives at the Maine Lodge at the Highlands in Topsham. “What is so rare as a day in June?” Dottie Hall and I each received a As this column is being written, the prize for having the most great­ lilacs are blooming, perfuming the grandchildren. We each have 11. air and beautifying our landscape! Mary Hemman’s grandson gave her They are ever so welcome! the gift of the trip to the Reunion as One snowy day last winter I was a birthday present. Her family didn’t delighted to receive a call from Sally want her to drive to Maine by her­ Lockett Taylor who has lived most self. She had planned to come by of her life since Orono days in Con­ bus. The limousine picked her up at Four engineers from the Class of 1944 are also members of the Francis necticut, where she and her hus­ her house, took her to the airport, Crowe Society Hall of Fame. The most recent member, Al Ehrenfried (far band raised and educated their son picked her up at the airport on her right) was inducted by UMaine engineering dean, Dana Humphrey (far and two daughters. She did gradu­ return, and took her home. I met her left), at the Class of ’44 meeting on July 22. Receiving updated Crowe ate work at the University of Indiana, in Bangor and she stayed with me. Society medallions at the meeting were Al McNeilly (second from right), and became a botany professor at We had not seen each other for Russ Bodwell ’47G (center), and Charles Stickney (second from left). Connecticut College. At Orono, she quite a while. We had a great time took part in the accelerated pro­ remembering old times. Saturday Sarasota. gram, attending school year round evening Mary and I went to the gala 1944 Joe and I see Pete Farnum here and graduating in 1943! Unfortu­ at Wells Conference Center. Sunday and there around Yarmouth. Last nately, her husband has passed morning breakfast was for all time, he and Edie had just returned away, but she continues to volunteer alumni. That is the time awards Joyce Iveney Ingalls from Naples, Florida, where they at the college’s arboretum. (Sally, were given out. No one from our 7 Seabury Lane had spent a few weeks last spring you are one in a million!) How about group got any special awards. Yarmouth, ME 04096 house-sitting for a dear friend from planning to come to our upcoming At our Saturday luncheon we Freeport. 65th Reunion. We’d love to see you! were given a list of those who have Membership folks at the alumni In May, Anita (H) and Charlie A recent call from Alice Maney passed away between 2003 and association have asked that we Stickney had a super grand party McFarland’s daughter, Martha 2008. There were 86 names on it. mention lifetime membership as an by their pool at Cutter House in McFarland Williams ’70, alerted me Since then I have heard of two option when renewing your member­ Yarmouth to celebrate their 60th to a major omission on my part. others. Our deepest sympathies go ship this year. Our class lists 12 anniversary. They invited many Alice passed away in the spring of to the families of Richard “Dick” lifetime members as of now. A few friends from the Portland area, as ’07 after a lengthy illness. (It hap­ Pierce who died on June 3, 2008, in more would be welcomed. If you well as skiing buddies from a group pened when I had hand surgery and Farmington, Maine. I didn’t know would like further information, con­ they ski with each winter in the I seem to have neglected mention­ that he was valedictorian of the tact the alumni association at: European Alps. There were UMaine ing it to you.) Class of 1943 at the University of [email protected] or classmates: Al and Edie Anne Alice married while still a stu­ Maine. He was in the war and was call 1-800-934-2586. Young Hutchinson ’48, Pete dent, went back to complete her captured by the Germans in the Our classmate, Doris Kilburn Farnum and Edie, and Joe and me. degree once the children were Battle of the Bulge and was a pris­ Spach, died peacefully at Wingate We also saw Ralph Gould ’45 from grown, and accepted a job at oner of war for eight months. He Haverhill in Haverhill, Massachu­ Auburn whom we had not connected SMVTI. She became very well received many medals and awards. setts, on Sunday, May 11,2008. with for years. A great party for a known in our field and taught nutri­ Also Priscilla Hardy Bennett died Dody and her husband, Bill, who wonderful occasion! tion. on June 6, 2008, in Hartford, Con­ predeceased her, lived in Yarmouth, Al McNeilly, our class agent, I’ve met many a person who necticut. Priscilla majored in music Maine, and enjoyed many happy continues to give to the university. trained under Alice and they each at Maine and then went on to get a summers together at Moosehead His mentoring and encouragement recalled her great disposition. I will master’s degree in elementary Lake. A great lover of books, Dody of the Class of 2010, now beginning long remember Alice as coming to education and taught for 25 years in was a librarian in Oldwick, New their junior year, has inspired them be my first assistant at Osteopathic the schools in New Britain, Con­ Jersey; Topsfield, Massachusetts; to plan and to fund an important Hospital of Maine (OHM) back in the necticut. and Yarmouth. Our condolences to campus improvement, The Tradi­ 1960s and what a blessing she was! News for the next column is due her surviving son and daughters. tions Trail. Al’s time and work with In fact I recommended her to take the middle of September. Please Rhoda Tolford Stone spent this class is suggesting to other over my position when I left OHM in send information about you and your three weeks at Peaks Island, Maine, alumni to adopt new classes as they 1966. She was a lovely and good family. this summer. She was looking for­ come along and encourage them to natural dietitian and a great mom as ward to her great-niece’s wedding give to the university in the tradition well. She’s lovingly remembered. I’m so sorry for my oversight and de­ To get every alumni magazine on July 12 at the Inn of Peaks. We of the Class of ’44. look forward to seeing Rhoda each Our class had its annual summer lighted Martha brought it to my call 207-581-ALUM today! summer when she comes north from reunion in July at the Bear’s Den in attention.

Fall 2008 Maine 29 This is one of the most difficult Lincoln Fish and he brought me up an endeavor for you, Pat. In the parts of this position—to keep you to date on his life. He taught math at meantime she has lost both her 1946 abreast of our losses. This time I the University of Southern Maine for husband and son but she and her must also tell you of two other re­ many years. Line said he built a daughter continue to publish every cent losses, Bill Bunnell in April, summer home for his family Down week. Pat, you really should con­ Mary Spangler Eddy and Julia “Pat” Holmes Maines. East where he came from, and they sider returning for our 65th Reunion 10 Bryant Park Drive Bill was living in Windham at the all spend the summers there. He in June in Orono! Everyone will be Camden, ME 04843 time. and his family still live in town. delighted to see you! (207) 230-6624 Pat and John ’40 had five chil­ What a surprise I’ve had to find Last week Joanne Bodwell dren. When their eldest son, Steve two classmates from our freshman Ferreira ’73 stopped by the gardens Happy fall, Class of ’46! Please let ’66, wanted a canoe, John brought a year here! We seem to pop up like where my daughter Cindy works in us know what’s happening so we worn-out one from the barn and dandelions! Richard Innes ’44 Bridgton and they made arrange­ can have a newsy column for the helped him take it apart. He guided showed outstanding slides in our ments for Barb Higgins Bodwell next issue. You must have done him in building one for himself from library of constant upgrading of the and me to have a day together. I something interesting this past the one they took apart, building the Appalachian Trail up to Mt. Katahdin think Barb and I have managed to summer that you could tell us about! new one from the old frame as a where they also built a new bunk­ get together at some time every Looking forward to hearing from pattern—what a proud young man house. Dick and his wife did a great year since our graduation! Joanne you. he was of that! And when they deal of mountain climbing as a lives in Bridgton and my daughter wanted a tennis court John mea­ family and have such wonderful works there. Truly a charming small sured off an area across from the memories. He offered slide shows of town—with skiing all winter and driveway, and Steve and John many trips they took together. wonderful lakeside cottages in ordered the necessary components. Willard Moulton ’48, ’50G moved summer. 1947 They used to take an annual here a few months after I did. Oh, yes, how did I get a name canoe trip down the Aroostook River Willard lived in Sebago Lake Village, like “Charlie?” By chance, actually, each summer! Imagine seven laugh­ that is actually a part of Standish, during freshman year in 1941 — Mary “Chickie” Sawyer Jordan ing yet serious canoers in that fast and I lived at the totally opposite when we came back to Balentine for 6 Sea Street stream—and they cooked their own end of Sebago on the Bridgton line! lunch. The All Maine Woman as­ P.O. Box 223 meals along the way. It’s always a great feeling to signed to our table for eight was Jo Northeast Harbor, ME 04662 I was visiting Pat one winter bring our classmates together and I Blake ’42! Every noon as she intro­ (207) 276-5362 afternoon when daughter Linda had that opportunity several months duced us, she did fine with Connie Maines Rollins ’69 announced as ago. One day in April as I was sitting Carter, Gerry Keenan, Pat Holmes, I haven’t received any news from she came in from school, “We’re outside waiting to be picked up by Jo Clark, Becky Bowden ’64G, Pat classmates, so we don’t have a having a hay ride tomorrow and I John Wilbur and Sue Ashton York- Dewever, and Barbara Maynard. column for this issue. Please send a want to make a pair of slacks to Wilbur ’56, Willard came by and sat But when she came to me her note or pick up the phone and call wear!” down to chat. Soon John and Sue mind went blank! And I would so we can include information about Pat opened a closet door and arrived and John and Willard had sheepishly say, “Carolyn Chaplin.” your doings—travels, grandchildren, pulled out a folded piece of warm not seen one another for many To me it was an ordinary name but a new address, or anything else. wool fabric and passed it to Linda years. I reintroduced them and they to Jo B it was forgettable until about This column is about you—so you saying, “Go to it, honey!” And off she were delighted to find one another the fourth day and she suddenly need to share your news. We want went to make these slacks in the again, and filled with “remember pointed her finger at me saying, to hear from you! Enjoy the fall! next two and a half hours! I was whens.” “from now on you’re Charlie amazed! The next time I talked to Finally John said, “Willard, we’re Chaplin!” her I asked, “Did Linda get those on our way to Falmouth to meet And it has stuck now for 67 slacks made for the hayride that Barkley and Libby Tufts Goodrich years! And I’m delighted with it, as 1948 time?” She said, “Oh, yes, but I did ’49 and Bev Knudson (Jack’s I’d never had a nickname before! hem them for her as she ate her widow) for lunch together at The Even Pearl Greene (professor of Laney Carter Bradshaw supper!” What a great family they Galley. How about joining us?” home economics) and Prexy Hauck 202 Birchwood Terrace were and will continue to be—they Willard said, “I think I’d really like called me Charlie (with a chuckle!). Pittsfield, ME 04967 still get together each Thanksgiving! that.” So off we went—and we had I’ve loved that name and no one [email protected] A happy and loving family! so much fun reconnecting and forgets it anymore! My grandfather Pat was such a happy next-door remembering so many things we John Milton Chaplin was born in neighbor at Balentine Hall our fresh­ had enjoyed over 60 years ago. England, came over to the U.S. as a Barbara Sullivan Knowlton man year! There were three of us on Those years simply peeled off rap­ young man, and always insisted, 16 Lloyd Road the east end of Balentine. I was in idly and we were all kids again! The “Charlie Chaplin and I are cousins.” Waterville, ME 04901 the center, Pat was on my left, and conversation did not lag! After, we Grandpa was also very short (5’5”) Jo Clark Meloon on the right. We drove over to Barkley and Lib’s and had a funny walk. I’m delighted A big Maine Hello to all of our class­ all enjoyed one another and never home and we all enjoyed a wonder­ to finally have a name no one will mates. We have just returned from lost touch in all those 63 years! ful afternoon together-what a de­ ever forget! our 60th Reunion and are once Jo Clark Meloon was the one I lightful way to start our summer! I hope you had a great summer again filled with the spirit of Maine— called as soon as I saw Pat’s obit— On a whim, I placed a call to a and do call or write to me any news the college of our hearts, always. as they have always been very former classmate I hadn’t even you have about you and your family, The weatherman was uncoopera­ close and we had a nice chat. How­ spoken with for nearly five years and as well as friends you saw through tive, but we managed to slosh ever, Jo had a mini stroke last De­ what a joy it was to hear her voice. the summer. around and had a good time seeing cember. She’s recuperated well, but Pat Dewever Flagg still lives in Have a happy fall, wherever you each other and getting reacquaint­ still has an issue with an ankle. Her Connecticut. They left Bangor in the are! ed. Twenty-four persons made the daughter and granddaughter are a 1960s and moved to New Haven, trek, and some brought their blessing to her! She and I are both Connecticut. Pat and her husband Support your alma mater! spouses along. Alice Fonseca looking forward to 2010—our 65th bought a local newspaper, and she Haines brought her granddaughter, Reunion! and her daughter are still keeping it Become an alumni Amanda, Class of 2004. Those of us Recently I looked up classmate going! Forty-plus years! That’s quite association member. who attended our 55th Reunion

30 Maine Fall 2008 were happy to see Amanda again, call 1-800-934-2586 for more infor­ as she had been the student as­ mation. signed, at that time, to keep us We are happy to announce that happy and guide us in the proper Charles E. Bradford and his wife, direction. We were pleased to learn Marilyn Capen Bradford, recently that she would be getting married in celebrated their 60th wedding anni­ July and would continue to live and versary at their home in Bel Air, work in Maine. Maryland. Congratulations—how We were saddened to learn that lucky you are. They have two chil­ we have lost 68 members of our dren and five grandchildren. class since our last Reunion in We also received news that 2003. Of course, this is normal Bruce Kinney ’52G of Rockland, progression for our age group, but it Maine, has been awarded the most does make our hearts a little heavy. prestigious AARP Andrus Award for We had our luncheon at the Community Service. This recogni­ Sigma Chi (now Heritage) House, tion is given annually to one recipi­ which was a great location and also ent in each state. It is for volunteers attractive. Door prizes were who have contributed their time and awarded to Laney Carter efforts “to enhance the lives of Bradshaw for having the oldest members and their families and grandchild, Ed Hall for having the address community concerns in most great-grandchildren, and to Maine.” Bruce says, “I was happy to Conrad Beaulieu for having the receive this award. With volunteer­ most unusual occupation. We col­ ing you can put as much time and lected notes from many of the at­ effort into it as you want, and the tendees and we will save them for Getting together in the Allain Library of the Buchanan Alumni House personal benefits are great. I know future columns. during Reunion 2008 are 1948 classmates (left to right): Laney Carter the work that I do helps older Main­ It was determined at the meeting Bradshaw (standing), Aletha Meade Blackmore, Barbara Sullivan ers have a better life.” Congratula­ that Ruth Fogler Goff will continue Knowlton, and Millie Morris Stengel. tions, Bruce, from all of your class­ as class agent. Ruth is back in mates and fellow volunteers. Bangor after a brief move to financial report, and we are solvent. ships, when, and whatever you are That’s it for now, but be sure to Eddington. She says it is like coming Our scholarship fund is being able. Also the alumni association catch our column in the next issue of home, as she had lived in Bangor handled by the UMaine Foundation reminds us that a lifetime member­ the MAINE Alumni Magazine to get for many years. Laney Carter and the income is used to provide ship is a great option, and our class the news from several of our peers. Christie Bradshaw, our cocorres­ scholarship assistance to academi­ has only seven lifetime members. Hope the summer was good to you, pondent, informed us that the town cally meritorious students. First Please join Lois “Toni” Doescher and keep well. of Pittsfield changed the number of preference shall be given to descen­ Atkins and Harvey Lacombe, Jr. her house. It is now 202 Birchwood dents of the Class of ’48. Selection ’54G in supporting the alumni asso­ Terrace. Barbara Sullivan is made by the office of student aid, ciation by becoming a lifetime mem­ Don’t miss the Senior Alumni Knowlton, cocorrespondent, is still and the money is administered by ber. Just contact the alumni associa­ Luncheon—Friday, October 24. at 16 Lloyd Road in Waterville. We this office. We strongly urge you to tion at: were presented with a Class of 1948 send donations for these scholar­ [email protected] or Call 207-581-ALUM for details.

The Class of 1948 celebrated its 60th Reunion on May 31 at the Heritage House (formerly Sigma Chi).

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Jayne Hanson Bartley Ruth Holland Walsh 34 Orchard Street 186 Jerry Browne Road Millinocket, ME 04462 Apartment 1112 (207) 723-9706 Mystic, CT 06355 (860) 536-6265 I’m sorry to report that Rosemarie [email protected] “Jinx” Gagnon Hallsey is unable to do our column. She did a great job Am sure that when you read this after Dorothy Averill Hawkes died, column, the trees will be sporting and I thank her for her work. How­ their brilliant fall foliage, while lus­ ever, we’re now without a secretary. cious apples, pears, and pumpkins I would so like someone to volun­ will be available for your pleasure in teer. It’ll be until our Reunion next farmers’ markets. Nonetheless, I spring before we have an election of have just returned from Reunion officers. 2008 in Orono and am still basking Did you hear me say “Reunion?” in the afterglow of a truly superb Ah, yes, can you believe we youth­ weekend. Though there were rain­ ful, agile, enthusiastic souls will drops here and there, our spirits celebrate our 60th in 2009! As your were high and the sun “shone” upon class prexy, I am working with the us all! We were delighted to note alumni office to start planning. Your that there were many classmates class officers—v.p. Lexy Carter, Honoring A Black Bear Superfan sporting their handsome lifetime treasurer Evy Ellsworth Dearborn membership pins—complete with a ’86G, class agent Arnie Davis, plus Alumni association chair, John Rohman ’68 (left), presents a golden “M”—and want to take a Fred Knight, Thelma Crossland Block “M” Award to Arnie Davis ’49. Accepting the award along quick moment to urge you to support Robie, Bruce Folsom, and Vance with Arnie is his wife, Joyce. Arnie has been a loyal, lifelong the association by becoming a Dearborn ’69G met in July at the UMaine sports fan and holds season tickets for Black Bear lifetime member. Actually, our class Buchanan Alumni House to start the boasts 38 such members including ball rolling. If you have any sugges­ football, baseball, hockey, and men’s and women’s basketball. Maggie Mollison McIntosh 52G, tions on how to make this a memo­ He attends games regularly, which may not sound extraordinary Dorothy Lord Hopkins, Henry and rable occasion, please contact me. until you consider this: it’s a three-hour trip, one way, from his Marjorie Higbee Saunders (H), We’ll need lots of help so don’t be home in Washburn. Dick and Flo Maddocks Fairfield, shy! and Doug and Joyce Wilson I went to some events for this Arnie is also a loyal and active ’49 class member. He has Morton; we all urge you to join them year’s Reunion. How proud we are served as class president and is currently the class agent. And in this great option for membership of Arnie Davis, who received a Block attending the university is a tradition in the Davis family—all three by contacting the alumni office via: “M” Award. Arnie has been outstand­ of Arnie’s children are UMaine graduates. [email protected] or ing in so many ways—as an under­ calling 1-800-934-2586. graduate, he was a member of the Many of our numbers stayed at Pale Blue Key Club, Phi Eta Kappa, The University Inn on College Av­ Maine Christian Association, Aggie Crossland Robie and I belong and Thompson York, and Thelma enue—a great spot overlooking the Club, a letter winner in three sports, hope you’ll join us. Crossland Robie. Thanks, Marian!” smooth flowing Stillwater River; we and a Senior Skull. For the last few years Marian Later this summer I will be join­ all reminisced a bit at the location— An aggie major, Arnie had a Stanley Burns has graciously ing Mary Hastings Dumas ’51 and for in “our day” the property housed great career in his field. He was invited ’49ers to enjoy a special pre­ Bruce Folsom, John and Jane The Elms, a cooperative dorm for Maine’s Outstanding Farmer, and season overnight at her B and B, Hastings Folsom, Jean women students. Remember? The the one to introduce baked stuffed Mira Monte, in Bar Harbor. Since I Cunningham Jackson, and maybe class assembled Saturday morning potatoes at Alfond with some of the couldn’t attend, I asked Thelma to others at Bruce’s camp on Mousam for a very moving memorial service profits going to athletics. report. Lake. Hopefully, I’ll get some news at Buchanan Alumni House honoring His allegiance to Maine is evi­ She wrote, “What a lovely time of our class. 29 members of our class who have denced by his holding season tick­ we had at Mira Monte in May. I part with these words—plan died since June of 2007; of that ets to UMaine football, women’s and Marian Stanley Burns was our ahead for our Reunion, write me number, 27 were veterans of World men’s basketball, hockey, and base­ gracious hostess as in recent years. your news, become a lifetime mem­ War II. The service, conducted by ball. Traveling from Washburn has This was in conjunction with the ber of the alumni association, and if Alton “Hoppy” Hopkins, was made never kept him from attending Maine Innkeepers Hospitality for you see Arnie, say “Congratula­ even more meaningful because of games or passing out his infamous Habitat for Humanity program. tions!” the presence of a Color Guard of the “my card.” Arnie and his wife, Joyce, “The weather was great, the Marine Corps Training Center sta­ tioned in Topsham, and the splendid a nurse, have three children, all fellowship very nice, the inn and Keep up with all the news UMaine grads. garden beautiful. The food, as usual, speech presented by Major Brian D. Continuing contact with the was outstanding! Those breakfasts about your classmates and Wirtz, officer in charge of the center. alumni association can be even He thanked the veterans of the are always a major treat for every­ your alma mater. better with a lifetime membership in one. Greatest Generation whose bravery the alumni association. At this point “In addition to Marian, those Join the alumni association and patriotism so positively im­ we only have 20 who have joined attending were Evelyn Dearborn, pacted this new generation of proud and get every issue of MAINE this elite group who wholeheartedly Mary Wiswell Libby, Vance volunteer members of the military support our college. Thelma Dearborn, Fred Robie ’53, Barbara Alumni Magazine. who have answered the call to

32 Maine Fall 2008 service. He noted that active mem­ second three-year term on the bers of the military as well as cur­ alumni association board. The Class rent veterans of this conflict are well of ’50 continues to excel! trained in the many new and inno­ The summer meeting of the vative strategies including problem­ class was held on Thursday, the 7th solving techniques, diplomacy, of August at the Cumberland Club in tactical patience, and interactive Portland. We conducted the busi­ methods, to name just a few. We ness of the class—and made pre­ stood in awe of the excellence and liminary plans for Reunion 2010— patriotism we experienced— which will be our 60th! Can you Immediately following the ser­ believe that? We considered pos­ vice, Dick Fairfield and George sible class gifts and the logistics of a Gray announced the names of the class trip down Memory Lane— recipients of the Greatest Genera­ observing and remembering the tion Award for 2008. Baxter C. university and environs as it was— Walker of Hancock was a heroic and as it now is. If you have any medic with the 10th Mountain Divi­ thoughts along this line, please be in sion stationed in Italy during World touch at the above address with War II. Baxter’s expertise as a skier your suggestions. We shall keep facilitated missions both in the you informed! Battle of Mount Belvedere and the The family of Mary Whitcomb Battle of the Po Valley; the goal of Stover had an 80th birthday party that battle was to bring Yugoslavian for her on the 26th of April at her leader Marshall Tito out of the home at 4840 Lemon Bay Drive, northern Italian Alps—and that The Greatest Generation South Venice, Florida 34293. Am sure it was a gala party—with many mission was accomplished! Baxter C. Walker ’50 accepted the Greatest Generation Award Raymond C. Humes of reminiscences of her wonderful life Catonsville, Maryland, was a at Reunion 2008 on May 31. The award recognizes the valor with husband, Putt ’51. And oh, I crewmember of a B-24 aircraft and bravery of Class of 1950 members who served in World shall always remember our under­ flying missions over Germany, War II, Korea, or Vietnam. graduate days when she and Putt drove around the campus in his Hungary, and the Balkans. His Baxter was a medic with the 10th Mountain Division in Italy plane was shot down in a bombing Model T Ford convertible, waving to raid over Yugoslavia and he was a during World War II. He was involved in both the Battle of one and all with great joy! I was prisoner of war for over 13 months. Mount Belvedere and the Battle of Po Valley, a battle which fortunate enough to ride in the It was our privilege to present allowed Yugoslavian leader Marshall Tito to move out of the rumble seat on several occasions. Fantastic—those good ole days! the award to Baxter during the Italian Alps. program conducted in the Treat Please write of your comings and Room of the Buchanan Alumni Also receiving a Greatest Generation Award was Raymond goings. Would love to hear from House, and to meet his proud family Humes ’50. Ray was a crew member of a B-24 that was shot you! My love, Ruthie who was present to share in the joy down over Yugoslavia during World War II. He was captured of the day. It was not possible for and held as a prisoner of war for 13 months. Ray to be with us because of physi­ cal problems, and thus his award The award presentations followed a class memorial service 1951 was sent to Catonsville with our honoring the 27 veterans who died this past year. The service love and very best wishes. We all was conducted by Al “Hoppy” Hopkins and featured the Frances Pratt Caswell gathered in the ’50 lounge for a Topsham Marine Color Guard. champagne toast at the conclusion 36 Sumac Drive of the program—and to “salute” all Brunswick, ME 04011 of our honored classmates whose (207) 725-6084 names are on the Greatest Genera­ othy Smith, Caroline Strong, and education. The award is the most [email protected] tion plaque on the second floor of Harold ’54G and Priscilla Roberts prestigious honor given by the the alumni house. We will be mak­ Chapman ’73G. It was a moving set university to a graduate—and we In June Bryce and Joan Bayer and ing the next Greatest Generation of ceremonies and how pleased and fairly burst our buttons in pride that I attended a dinner meeting of the Award(s) next June at Reunion proud we were of the excellence our Dottie was so honored! Though reactivated Merrymeeting Bay U of 2009, recognizing the valor and that surrounded us all! Although it husband, Irv ’56G, couldn’t be in M Alumni at the Kennebec Tavern in bravery of classmates during World was raining outside, the sun “shone” Maine because of illness, there were Bath. The name has now been War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Class­ upon us all in the Treat Room; many family members in atten­ changed from Merrymeeting to mates may request an application Maggie noted to us that the furnish­ dance—and we were delighted for Midcoast Maine Alumni Association for consideration from the award’s ings in the room were donated by all! Dick and Flo Maddocks Fairfield to better reflect the area from cochairman Dick Fairfield, 36 Wal­ the family of our own Jim McBrady. were awarded one of the four Block Yarmouth to Damariscotta. A large nut Street, Barrington, Rhode Island We are also happy to let you “M” Awards in recognition of their crowd gathered to welcome Presi­ 02806. If you have any questions, know that three of our classmates outstanding leadership and partici­ dent and Mrs. Kennedy and hear an please contact Dick at (401) 248- were honored at the alumni awards pation in local alumni events, class update on the recent accomplish­ 1065 or [email protected]. brunch on Sunday morning at the activities, and programs sponsored ments and plans for the future at Brother Bill Bodwell and wife, newly refurbished Wells Conference by the UMAA. Dick and Flo have Orono. I hope to see more members Jan Marston Bodwell ’55, were able Center. Dottie Butler Marsden worked mighty hard for us through of the Class of ’51 at Midcoast to come for the services from received the 2008 Alumni Career the years and we congratulate this Maine Alumni Association events. Brunswick as well as Dick Marston Award in recognition of her out­ “dynamic duo”—our wonderful Bryce was a senior research (who is Jan’s brother), Sharon and standing achievements in and dedi­ classmates! And then we saw that associate at Eastman Kodak before George Gonyar, Floyd and Dor- cation to the field of early childhood Len Minsky has been elected to a retiring. He and Joan live in

Fall 2008 Maine 33 Brunswick. Perry Hunter was I wasn’t reckless, really. I could see Twenty-nine members of our mentioned as a all around and had plenty of spot­ class are lifetime members of the participant at an ters. I’ve never done that before and University of Maine Alumni Associa­ event in Deer Isle I would never do this alone. My tion. Please consider joining Woody called “Men who grandchildren looked at me in Beach, Clair Shirley, and me in Cook,” which benefits amazement as we were shouting to supporting the alumni association by the Seamark Work­ those left on the shore. becoming a lifetime member. It shop Scholarship Enough. Here’s the latest ’53 helps the university, and it’s one Fund. Perry won news. (Remember this is June and less thing we have to remember to second prize for his you’re reading this in the fall.) do each year. loaf of bread which, Our 55th Reunion was truly a As I write, 23 folks have signed according to an wonderful mini-vacation: Two nights up for the lobster picnic, and more unnamed source, at the Bar Harbor Inn and two nights reservations are expected. News of took 18 hours. At the at UMaine. Who could ask for more? that event will appear in the next end of the evening an I relished every minute of it (except column. If you were unable to at­ uneaten loaf of for a money crisis). Nothing shy tend, write or email your personal Perry’s bread was about me, as I stood in line in Bar news. Your classmates would like to auctioned off for an Harbor for the trolley ride and lob­ hear from you. additional $20! This ster roll after, and yelled out if any­ function was reported one would lend me some money. in the Ellsworth Thanks, classmates. American. I know there were 23 of us voting 1952 The Class of ’52 on money matters Saturday and has 33 lifetime mem­ others who couldn’t make it to Class of 1950 members Richard and Flora bers. Please join Bill Orono after their stay in Bar Harbor. Margaret Murray Pease Maddocks Fairfield received a Block “M” Award and Harriet Johnson And then you count spouses, etc. 34 Curtis Avenue at Reunion 2008 for their outstanding service to Currie, Fran Smart So here are the ones who went (to Camden, ME 04843 their class and UMaine alumni activities. Among Trefts, Bill and Bar Harbor, or Orono, or both): 207-230-1215 their many contributions, both have served as Dorrie Mayne Helen Strong Hamilton (and her [email protected] officers in their local alumni chapter as well as Lindquist, and oth­ sister, Caroline Strong ’50); Woody on their class’s executive committee. ers in supporting the ’54G and Jean Grindle Carville ’54, As I start putting this report together, alumni association by Hank and Dawn Miller Woodbrey, spring is in full swing and we are ested in an update you can visit the becoming members. (You may Bob ’62G and Annunciatta “Nancy” certainly ready for it! Al and I just web site: universityadvocacy.org/ contact the alumni office by logging Hunter, Claude and AnnTwombly returned from an Elderhostel (cy­ umaine or call (207) 581 -3571. In on to: mainealumni.org and clicking Bonang, Beverly Finney Aker, cling), and a trip with 50 others from April I had a call from Paul Judkins on membership or calling 1-800- Shirley Stillings Keene, Ruth Charleston to Baltimore on the who responded to my earlier request 934-2586.) Mitchell Hartley, Doris Ramsay Inland Waterway, plus two days with in this column for an address. Paul Smith, Carol Prentiss Mower, Ted our former AFS student (30 years and Cynthia are in Florida during the and Marietta Tocci, Ray Robbins, ago) and family in Silver Spring, so winter months and return to the Peggy Given White, Edd Johnston we got a taste of spring two weeks Farmington area in the spring. They 1953 and Jean Boddy-Johnston ’88G, early! are planning to renew an old ac­ Ron Bishop, Duncan ’60G and A recent email from our class quaintance with Frank Kace and his Gerry Judkins Cameron ’57, Dave president, Bill Currie, told of his wife this summer. Nancy Schott Plaisted and Marcia Beppler; Dave and Dee attendance at the University of John LaFlamme had a big 80th 7 Ledgewater Drive Field, Bob and Pat McTaggart, Maine Alumni Association’s Reunion birthday bash put on by his kids Kennebunk, ME 04043 Isabelle Stearns Foss, Edith Snow where he completed a two-year term (Michele, Peter, and Anne). It was (207) 967-1380 Cole, Jean Dolloff Kreizinger, Tom as president of the Senior Alumni. held on Saturday, March 8th, at the [email protected] Laskey, Fred and Thelma Bill had previously been secretary, Litchfield Restaurant in Wells, which Crossland Robie ’49, Al Smith, second vice president, and first vice about 75 or so attended. The next “Life is but a dream.” No, it’s not! Roman “Whitey” and Phyllis president. He will continue to serve day, Sunday, March 9th, a brunch Who said that? I remember. It’s a White, Bill Donnell, Jane Mitchell on the finance and scholarship was held at Allison’s Restaurant in children’s song, “Row, row, row your Waltz, and myself. If I left anyone committees. He has also been Kennebunkport with about 45 in boat.” But life is also “Reality” with a out, or put anyone in that wasn’t informed that he will be the 2008 attendance. Bill and Harriet capital “R.” It hits home every time there, please forgive me. chapter honoree of the Alumni Johnson Currie were invited to you check your bank account, your The Bar Harbor Inn was fabu­ Chapter of Southern Maine. Nice attend both, along with Jack Merry mail, your gas gauge, your oil lous—Wednesday night we met in going, Bill. We are fortunate to have from Hellertown, Pennsylvania. gauge, your mirror—and the list the inn’s lobby and decided to eat at a class member fulfilling these Laurence Park was recently goes on. the nearby Rinehart Wonder View duties and you certainly deserve the named the Maine Outstanding Tree So here I write. It’s summer, just Restaurant, the former Mary Rob­ honor. Farmer for 2008 as well as the beautiful (even when it rains). But I’d erts Rinehart estate, overlooking the We attended the “kickoff” dinner Aroostook County honor. He esti­ rather be out on the ocean, with my bay and islands. It was relaxing— for the Midcoast Maine Alumni mates he has planted around face to the wind and the sun. (I’ll had a great time. Thursday night we group, which has recently been “Re­ 27,000 trees on his 320-acre farm. A even settle for a canoe and calm joined the Class of ’58 (thanks for constituted, Re-energized, and Re­ Maine Tree Farm Field Day was waters.) You should have seen me having us) at Bar Harbor Lobster vitalized.” Eighty alums and guests held during the summer for the last weekend at the family camp in Bakes in Hulls Cove, three miles gathered for dinner and festivities in public to tour. His 100-acre woodlot Casco, Maine. It was morning and I from downtown Bar Harbor. The Bath. President and Mrs. Kennedy is managed for multiple use includ­ was standing up in my son-in-law’s lobsters were steamed in a large joined us and the president gave a ing snowmobiling, cross-country boat, pj’s and all, steering, going full cylindrical pot and the corn was very upbeat talk of what is happen­ skiing, hiking, and woodlot tours for speed ahead up the middle of the dipped in a tall container of melted ing on the campus. If you are inter­ schools and others. lake (90 hp motor). Nobody around. butter. Had never seen it done that

34 Maine Fall 2008 way before. (My mouth is watering Reunion reception held previous, as I write.) with its wall-to-wall hors d’oeuvres The Thursday morning two and a and music of Jim Frick, in the newly half-hour trolley ride to the top of renovated Wells Conference Center, Cadillac Mountain and around the was something! What a transforma­ island was delightful, because our tion of Wells Commons! And the driver, Santo Petruzzello, made it entertainment! Little did I know, and so. He was funny, he was great, and most everyone else, what the enter­ you could hear his every word. He tainment would be. Even when the even rated the three restroom facili­ first waiter, French, who sang so ties we were stopping at and said beautifully, walked by our table, and we had 15 minutes at each scenic I asked how old and how long he’d place. If we were late by one minute, been working at the university, he we’d have to sing; by five, we’d have said he was 39 and had been a to dance; by 10 we’d have to sing waiter for the past nine months, I and dance; and 15? We’d be left believed him. How gullible can one behind. (Or something like that.) He be? As it was, The Three Waiters, couldn’t recommend places to eat, John T., Kyle, and Adam, who ban­ but he told us places where he and tered singing, were straight from a his wife ate, and one of those, with group of many professional theatri­ him in line, was the Lobster Claw by cal “waiters” in New York. (More the waterfront. Informal to say the than 70 performers work for The least, with hardly a place to sit, but Three Waiters worldwide.) And they, that lobster roll couldn’t have been with their affected French, German, better. Honoring UMaine’s President and First Lady and Italian accents, live right here in Back in Orono there was a cam­ Robert Kennedy and Mary Rumpho-Kennedy were made honorary the states. pus tour and Dining with Distinction. members of the Class of 1953 during the class’s Reunion luncheon on Sunday’s all alumni Reunion On Saturday morning, we went to May 31 in the Bear’s Den. Class president, Helen Strong Hamilton (left), buffet breakfast and awards cer­ the Carville’s home in Orono, and it made the presentation. emony also took place at the confer­ was Breakfast, Jean Carville, with a ence center. With a number of new capital “B.” (Jean insisted it wasn’t.) any classmate who would like to join fund-raising for their efforts to en­ large screens placed strategically She and Woody, in spite of the rain, the committee to please let Helen dow the upkeep of the Wingate Bell around the room so all could see, it treated us to a filled dining room know at: now newly located on the lawn of was a wonderful improvement. And buffet at their spacious home with its [email protected].” Buchanan House. Libby Tyler, presi­ classmate Tom Laskey, we’re proud flowers, gardens, groomed lawns, At Saturday’s Reunion luncheon dent of the Class of ’08, spoke at of you for receiving the 2008 Black and winding porches and decks. the Class of 1953 made a gift of the Reunion luncheon to thank the Bear Award “For devotion and loy­ Food and drink just kept appearing. $1,000 to jump-start the Class of Class of 1953 for the gift and pre­ alty to the highest traditions of the But best of all was the rhubarb, 2008 toward their initial effort at sented the class with a beautifully University of Maine.” Congratula­ cooked and sweetened just right. framed photo of the bell. The photo­ tions! May I have some more, please? graph has been given to the It was a great Reunion! I plan to Incidentally, Woody Carville has Buchanan House manager for be around for our 60th. Hope you a change in his email address: proper placement in the building. can be there, too. [email protected]. Many thanks to Emily Cain ’02, I was just talking to Nancy and Helen was helpful and emailed coordinator of advancement of the Bob Hunter and they mentioned a me some of the following informa­ Honors College at Colvin Hall, and Tauck Tour they’re taking in Septem­ tion regarding Saturday’s luncheon. state representative, who spoke at ber for three weeks, going by way of President Robert Kennedy and the luncheon on the expansion of South Dakota, Phoenix, etc. Bob, an his wife, Dr. Mary E. Rumpho- the Honors College and about reno­ engineer, wants to see Hoover Dam Kennedy, were made honorary vations to the building. The Class of (completed in 1936) and mentioned members of our class, the Class of 1953 gave a gift of $100,000 to the its chief engineer, a UMaine grad by 1953. Welcome! We’re honored and Honors program at the 50th Re­ the name of Frank Crowe. I had my it’s wonderful you’re part of our union. grandsons look up Crowe, a 1905 history. Danny Williams ’91, ’94G, civil engineering grad, born in 1882 At the business meeting, the planned giving officer of the Univer­ in Trenholmville, Quebec, who died following officers were elected for sity of Maine Foundation, made a February 26, 1946. So, Crowe was the next five years: Helen Strong return guest appearance at the 54 at the dam’s completion and died Hamilton, president; Linwood L. luncheon with his inimitable skill in at 64, 10 years later. They also hope Carville, vice president; Isabelle storytelling, in Maine dialect, on the to see Bette Midler while in Vegas. Stearns Foss, secretary; Nancy toils of “Hubert.” He also had a Nancy also mentioned that our Schott Plaisted, class correspon­ couple of humorous spoonerisms— classmate Ray Robbins sent her dent; and Carol Prentiss Mower, “Rindercella” and “The Pee Little some mussels from West Tremont, treasurer. On the executive commit­ Thrigs.” Thanks, Danny, for making after Nancy saw Duncan Cameron’s tee: Fred Hutchinson ’58G, Frank Thomas Laskey ’53 was present­ us smile, and thanks, Emily, for wife, Gerry, making a design out of Pickering, Doris Ramsay Smith, ed with a Black Bear Award at being so patient. them at dinner Thursday night in Bar Peggy Given White, Edd Johnston, Reunion 2008 on June I.Tom has This year’s recipient of the 1953 Harbor. Nancy works at the Portland Al Smith, George Weatherbee, served as ’53 class agent since scholarship fund is Matthew Penny, Head Light gift shop. I can see the Trudy Harriman Metzger, Dawn 1998. An Old Town native, he also a senior journalism major from wheels turning. Miller Woodbrey and Hank established a scholarship for Orono ($2,862 award). Carlton Lowery wrote from his Woodbrey. Tom Laskey is class Penobscot County students at­ The Sapphire Celebration on home in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, agent. As Helen wrote: “We invite tending the University of Maine. Saturday night with the alumni saying he was sorry that he and his

Fall 2008 Maine 35 wife, Loretta, couldn’t make it up to Fred Hutchinson, Ron UMaine campus and later worked Maine for Reunion. He did send Bishop, Charles Foote, for UMaine’s Extension Service for photos of the both of them and their Frank Pickering, and Helen 12 years. He’s been a teacher, a beautiful flower gardens. However, Strong Hamilton, among principal, with “four major careers, they do plan to go to their cottage at other class members, in two or three minor,” as our Memory Grand Lake, in Orient, Maine, for the supporting the alumni Book tells us. month of August. He said he didn’t association by becoming a Well, I was out to the family think there would be many at Re­ lifetime member. For mem­ camp in Casco a few weeks ago, union who would know him, unless bership information, you and Art offered to show me the hills there was someone from Phi can contact the alumni of Norway in Oxford County and the Gamma Delta from 1949-1955. But I office at: surrounding towns. He named so remember you. So I called and we shannon.coiley @ umit.maine.edu many hills/mountains, I really only chatted for quite a while. Originally or call 1-800-934-2586. remember one, Streaked Mountain, from Monticello, Maine (in Aroostook Classmate Bill Donnell with its rocky face and multiple County, some 120 miles north of was profiled in the towers. It was somewhat overcast, Bangor and about 45 miles south of Ellsworth American on but still the views were beautiful. Presque Isle), Carlton was an agri­ January 24, 2008. It seems Later, we had dinner at Michael’s in cultural economics major. He said “Sergeant Bill,” in the 23rd Norway, with its buffet, and best of he went to Higgins Classical Insti­ Regiment of the 2nd Infan­ all, the delicious tiny fried shrimp, tute (no longer there) in Charles­ try Division during the just the way I like them. Thanks, Art. town, Maine. Korean War, was the right And now sad news. We’ve lost Carlton was an instructor in the one for the Army’s rifle more classmates: Dexter Stowell, Army Air Defense for 23 years and division and a special of Bethel, in January; Hank Berry, retired in 1975 as a lieutenant mortar company after of Cape Elizabeth, March 30; and colonel. He got his teacher’s certifi­ Carlton Lowery ’53 enjoys a day at the World War II. A Bath na­ Bob Churchill, of Wolfeboro, New cate in the Huntsville, Alabama, Santa Rosa Golf and Beach Club with his tive, Bill was drafted in Hampshire, and The Villages, school system and taught mainly the wife, Loretta. Carlton, a native of Monti­ 1952 while at UMaine and Florida, on May 4. I know there are sciences. He started in middle cello, Maine, retired from the Army in 1975 made a platoon sergeant others, but these are the ones I school and ended up at the high as a lieutenant colonel and then worked as “not having had any mili­ have news clippings of. school. He said Huntsville also has a science teacher. He and Loretta reside in tary experience.” The Dexter, a Phi Mu Delta fraternity a technical school and that it’s his Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. article said he served at man and a business administration “pep thing.” In December 1994, after Outpost Harry, “a hilltop major from Bryant Pond, “always teaching 17 1/2 years, he retired. located in what many call the ‘iron active in the (Bethel) community,” is They sold their home in Huntsville, could be on a cruise!” triangle’ in Korea.” It said Bill cre­ described in the Portland Press bought a lot, drew up plans, and he Carlton talked of his daughter, ated a way to reach the North Kore­ Herald as a “tall, thoughtful, kind got himself a contractor’s license. Carla, in Washington state, and his ans behind their line. He just put man with a dry sense of humor. He Building began inNovember 1995, son, Brian, who is six feet four more gunpowder in the mortar, enjoyed golf, reading, listening to his right after Hurricane Opal, and was inches tall and has a set of twins. “I against the advice of others. It extensive jazz collection, cross­ completed the following July. insist I stand on a rock or something worked, and went “another 300 to country skiing, playing the piano, Carlton said he’s turned his else when we stand together.” And 400 yards beyond its previous and working in his garden. A New lawnmower in to Caring and Shar­ he mentioned the late Tim McManus reach.” Englander to the core, he was a Red ing, a charitable organization, the ’54, a fraternity brother of his. As to In another instance, Donnell was Sox, Celtics, and Patriots fan.” third lawnmower he’s turned over. golf? “It’s getting there,” he said. “I told to blow up the old line, when Hank, a musician and district He’s also turned in “weed eaters do well to arrive there.” With a 26 they had to move the line back a attorney, in an April Portland Press and edgers, and the shrub and handicap, Carlton said once you mile after the truce in 1953. Captain Herald article, was “known as a man hedge trimmers,” he said. “I turn in pass 75, “really the ladies tee, you Dunham asked Bill “if he’d had any of integrity, passion, and good hu­ about two or three a year and claim can move up to the ‘red’ tee. We experience handling dynamite.” He mor. He brought out the best in the deduction.” don’t call it that; we call it the ‘for­ hadn’t, but this was not a deterrent. hard-working people trying to im­ He said I wrote about him in ’93 ward’ tee.” We laughed. Carlton’s a “If I wasn’t doing anything and it was prove their lives, and supported or ’94, and mentioned that he sent a joy to talk to, a friendly Mainer. a new adventure, I was game,” he people down on their luck. A private photo of them and their dog, Classmate Bob Rich wrote from said. Describing his war experience, man, he did things his way for his Maggie, sitting on a rock at their Tuckahoe Creek Farm in Manakin- “I wouldn’t sell it for a million dollars, own reasons, standing on principle East Grand Lake cottage. I said, Sabot, Virginia: “Thanks for the but I wouldn’t pay a nickel to do it regardless of popularity, prestige, or “Oh, yes, I remember the dog.” He notice of ’53’s 55th Reunion at the again.” And “Sergeant Bill,” the power. He had a quick wit and loved laughed at my remembering the end of this month. Sorry I can’t owner of Donnell’s Clapboard Mill in puns and lawyer jokes.” dog, not them. Now they have “Zip­ make it, although I do come to Sedgwick, which produces radially Bob, in the May 8, 2008, edition per” who’s 10. I must have asked if Maine from Virginia at least four sawn clapboards, “recently com­ of the Portland Press Herald, was they were flying to Maine. “No,” he times a year as I am on the board of peted in the 2007 Masters Track and noted as a six-foot four-inch, “varsity said, “Zipper is the reason we’re trustees of Hebron Academy. I was Field Championship at the Univer­ center and captain of the basketball driving.” “He’s the driver?” I asked. there May 1-4 and will be again sity of Maine in the hammer throw,” team. Until a few years ago he led “He’s trained, but not to that point,” June 5-8 so another trip between a sport he has been participating in the record for rebounding and for said Carlton. And he talked of how these two would be difficult. None­ for over 50 years. Keep it up, Bill. shooting at the University of Maine. much Zipper cost: cataracts in both theless, hope the returnees have Art Gouin ’62G of Norway, Those who knew him well would eyes, treatment at Auburn (Ala­ good weather and a good time.” Maine, a Phi Mu Delta man, and attest to the fact Bob possessed a bama) University Small Animal Thanks, Bob (and Dorothy). owner of a clothing store in town, L. sly sense of humor and loved to pull Hospital, cancer on his leg $1,200. Have you ever thought of becom­ F. Pike and Son, has kept me up to practical jokes on everyone. His “He’s a ‘gold’ dog,” Carlton said. “He ing a lifetime member of the alumni date with his life, a life spent mostly sense of humor followed him (to) the cost us about $5,000 in the last association? It’s a great option and in the town where he was born. end of his journey, which made his three years. That’s about two our class has 29 lifetime members. However, Art was in the Navy for passing easier on those who loved cruises,” he said. “Hey, Zipper, we Please give it some thought and join three years before he arrived on the him.”

36 Maine Fall 2008 And at Doug Kneeland’s “gath­ Edward “Tim” McManus wintering had attended two Red Sox (losing) in the late ’60s. Karlene and Keith ering to remember” in June (Doug in Arizona was a sad surprise. Tim, games with the Tampa Bay Rays in attended the Maine baseball team’s died in December), in Lincoln, as a true leader, had served as Florida. In spite of the losses, big game when they played Notre Maine, where he was born, some class president and headed our crowds of loyal Sox fans cheered Dame, and they attended the Uni­ 120 people listened as relatives and 45th and 50th class Reunions, the them on. While in Florida, Jerry’s versity of Maine alumni gathering in UMaine’s Jim Frick, Kristen 50th having been one of the most plans to meet up with Ed Hansen Delray Beach hosted by Donna and Andresen Lainsbury ’97, and Kathy successful in UMaine history. After a fell through. Ed lives in Orlando. In Leith Wadleigh ’59. They spent the Olmstead; Gene Roberts of the New successful career in the paper May, Jerry and Paulie flew to summer at their camp on Moose­ York Times; and Jim Squires of the industry and his work with the re­ Arkansas for the college graduation head Lake. Thanks, Karlene, for Chicago Tribune gave tribute to union committees, he and Barbara of their granddaughter. While there your news. Do keep me informed of Doug. Jim Frick (vibraphone) and had established The Edward “Tim” they experienced a tornado alert any further news. John Cooper (keyboard) played McManus and Barbara A. Fitzgerald (fun for New Englanders) and had to I bet you all did not realize that Duke Ellington’s “In a Sentimental McManus Scholarship Fund, sup­ remain in their hotel for the evening. we have 27 class members who Mood.” And on the inside of the porting College of Education stu­ The twister did touch down within have become lifetime members of “Celebration” pamphlet were these dents and giving preference to five miles of them! the alumni association. Paul and I words of Doug’s (1995): students who agree to pursue As we close this short column we made this commitment a few “A Passing Thought employment as teachers in the state plead for your “news” that can be months ago along with class mem­ There is a moment of Maine. Special recognition of Tim shared with classmates. Do bers Mary Atkinson Johnson, caught in roses, and Barbara’s contribution was remember that as you read this Abbott Mosher, Erlon Varney, and between the fragrance highlighted in a UMaine Foundation issue of the MAINE Alumni Mag­ others. We find this choice to be an and the falling, display on the inside cover of the azine that the planning committee is excellent way to support the alumni when a petal clings winter issue. Our condolences are preparing for our 55th class Reunion association, and it is nice to know by memory’s thread, sent to Barbara and their family. that will be held May 29, 30, and 31 that we don’t have to try and re­ reluctant in its passage. Secondly, Martha Jean Wyman of 2009 at Orono! Reading this member at the end of the year Like me.” Weatherbee, known as “Marty,” newly revised magazine with its whether we have paid our alumni passed at the end of March after color pictures of fellow alums should dues for that year. Think about it and On this note, I shall end. I wish some period of declining health. encourage you to share your up­ contact the alumni office if you want you all the best. Do think of what you She and Bob had made a belated coming plans with us all. more information (1-800-934-2586). want to accomplish and what you trip to Arizona this winter but had to As an extension of the thoughts Also, have you noticed or heard can give to one another. return due to Marty’s health. She in the above and your continued about InCircle? This is very interest­ was serving as our current Class of interest and support for all that ing and I suggest that you log on to: ’54 vice president and is already UMaine has done for your career, mainealumni.com and click on being missed. Marty and Bob we’d love to encourage you to InCircle. I was delighted to see that 1954 enjoyed life to the fullest and were extend your support through a life­ Betsy Parker Enstrom, who lives in active on Deer Isle where, among time membership in the University of Rochester, New York, was signed other things, Marty was the founder Maine Alumni Association. This can on. You’ll also find John White, Harmon D. & Jane Stevens Harvey and “Queen Mum” of the Deer Isle be done so easily right now by Everett Harriman ’56G, Don 11 Hillcrest Street Red Hat Society known as the “Red emailing: McAllister, and Dick Eustis, who Hallowell, ME 04347 Lobster Ladies.” Again, we are [email protected] or have done so as well. Let’s go, (207) 622-6896 sending our condolences to Bob by calling 1-800-934-2586. Join the ’55ers, check it out today. [email protected] and the family. fellowship of 29 of your classmates Guess That’s all, folks! or Finally, for the sad news, we and their spouses who are currently Mary McKinnon Nelson received word that Cornelius life members! 6 Wildwood Circle “Neil” Murphy (G) had passed. Portland, ME 04104 Neil was a core member of the [email protected] 1956 Webster, New York, alumni chapter and a former vice president of 1955 As we begin our current writings we Kodak. He and his surviving wife, Faith Wixson Varney need to refer back to the column that Valerie Bickterman Murphy, were 69 Falmouth Road was published in the winter issue of at Orono for the 2007 Reunion. Neil Janet Bishop Butler Falmouth, ME 04105 2008. We hope that you all found the and Vai’s three sons are all UMaine 116 Oakhurst Road [email protected] great picture of the Sigma Chi re­ graduates. These deaths bring to 53 Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 union held at John and Nancy since our 50th. (207) 799-1550 As I write this shortened version of Cameron DeWilde’s ’55 summer On a lighter note, we’ve heard [email protected] our class notes we are just heading home in Union, Maine. The picture from Mary MacKinnon Nelson into the summer tourist season. got published a couple of pages through the modern medium of I was so pleased to receive a letter Please let me know about your after the page containing our ’54 television. Some of you may know from Karlene Graham Mahaney special summer activities and the column. that Mary’s son, Lee, is a news ’68G. She and Keith ’57, ’68G spent trips you have taken. I expect to Unfortunately, just as our last anchor on WCSHTV-6 in Portland. A February and March in Palm Beach, hear from Ed Plissey ’58G—he and column was going to print, we re­ recent news feature on the federal Florida. They were delighted to have Marilyn Bonney Plissey ’59 are ceived news, all within about a conversion to total digital missed much of the snow and cold currently traveling, as is Dana month’s time, of the deaths of three broadcasting next winter took TV weather but also missed seeing their Devoe. They were unable to attend classmates. Normally we do not viewers into Mac’s home showing grandchildren. They enjoyed the our class officers meeting June 4. mention these specifically as they her current TV on rabbit ears that sunshine, golf, and seeing many old Art and Marilyn Page “Fritzie” are published in the last pages of the will require the installation of a friends, especially Bob ’54 and Thompson also sent their regrets Alumni Magazine on a timely basis. converter box to continue receiving Barbara Buck Grover ’54 in and a big Maine Hello. June is just However, due to the uniqueness of “the signal”! Hope she has her $40 Clearwater, Florida, and Paul and such a busy month. We met at the these individuals we must make coupon available. Virginia Lepley in Pompano, Florida. home of Betsey Harvey Ruff. Betsy special note of their passing. We heard from Jerry Hallee that Paul was head of the physical edu­ had programs from the musical First, the sudden passing of he, his son Phil, and two grandsons cation department at the university Wicked and the Moulin Rouge in

Fall 2008 Maine 37 Paris. She and Julianne (her older and hopes to see you all at our 55th Email has become my favored and possibly that big grin, or a nod. daughter) spent nine days in London Reunion in 2011. means of contact but some of you There was no chance for a girl to and Paris, returning May 18th. They Carolyn showed us her lifetime have changed your email address “throw herself at his feet!” After the had a wonderful time, with jam- member pin she received when she and forgotten to tell me. I have a list close of his pro-football career he packed days, but they saw almost joined 43 others of the Class of ’56 of 24 addresses that are no longer became a successful sales all the sights. Her comment was, “It who have decided becoming a correct. Please, if you didn’t receive representative and enjoyed golf and seemed expensive but it’s once in a lifetime member was a good finan­ a solicitation for news back in May, skiing, encouraging his children in lifetime!” She and partner, Edward, cial option and another way of sup­ send me your email address. these pursuits. will go to the Adirondacks for the porting the alumni association. (Yes, Changed or new, I really do want At the end of last winter’s summer shortly after June 19th, there is a pro-rating of the cost for that address and your classmates clockwork twice-a-week snows, 20 returning in September. us senior alums.) want to know what you have been women gathered at The Muddy Our thanks to all the University of Susan Ashton York-Wilbur doing. (Snail mail still works, too.) Rudder in Yarmouth for a leisurely Maine folks who attended our writes that her winter love is still InCircle at: mainealumni.com is luncheon with bright forsythia meeting. Alumni association alpine skiing. She managed 19 trips another way for us all to stay in decorative accents and equally president Todd Saucier ’93, ’97G to Mt. Abram in Locke Mills. A few contact. Maybe I’ll see you there. bright faces. Ginny Freeman ’58 brought us up to date on university times Frances “Chummy” Hansen Now I have to go mow the lawn— was blooming after a long winter of happenings. A big topic of conver­ Hamilton skied with her. Her older the old farmer in me likes the riding commuting daily to Scarborough sation was our class scholarship son, Jay, lives in Portland and is an tractor—and then get ready to go to from Kennebunk, and Midge Grispi fund, which is designated to go to instructor at Mt. Abram, so they Belfast tomorrow for our third grand­ ’60, ’71G was glad to have made it descendents of the Class of 1956 travel together, which is a double son, Russ’s, high school graduation. down from Rockland for a visit. until the year 2031. After 2031 its plus. Otherwise she does some Write, call, email, and tell me what’s Janie Barker and her friend “B” had use was not stipulated. Your officers volunteer work and belongs to a up. A good picture would be nice, gotten off Mount Desert Island and voted to add to the scholarship women’s financial group. All three too. Faith were on a shopping trip to Portland description “thereafter (the activities provide her with new learn­ for yet more specifics for the house. scholarship shall go) to non- ing experiences. They have no big Jean Partridge Mason ’56 was back traditional students.” events planned for the summer, but from her Florida months, coming It is important that you remind will spend some time at the camp 1957 with Lois Whitcomb who had your descendents (children, grand­ she shares with her sisters on Little returned from Paris with more children, and great-grandchildren) Pennessewassee in Norway (Maine, pictures of her granddaughter and Elisabeth (Liz) Hibbard Smith attending UMaine to apply for the that is). plans for more visits. She reported P. O. Box 143 Class of ’56 Scholarship and to This past March signaled another that Dottie Richards Marshall Phippsburg, ME 04562 indicate their relationship to the trip south for Jerry Pangakis and expected to travel with Scott’s sister (207) 389-1816 class. Only those who apply are gave him the chance to check in on to visit family this spring. Carole [email protected] considered. his mother who lives alone on the Thomas Fryover ’71G said that Class president, Bill Johnson west coast of Florida. They were Ken ’60 is still enjoying teaching will write a letter to our classmates prepared to look into local support I can’t think of another ’57er who while she thrives on being in the just to keep in touch, telling them systems for her as she advances in had as wide recognition throughout Gorham Community Concert group. what we did with our class pledge of years. They discovered that “older” the entire student body at the Caren Frazier Skolfield and Janet $150,000 and seeking their sugges­ does not mean “decrepit.” Between university between 1954 to 1960 as Malcolm Buck came, repeating tions for activities to celebrate our walking Jerry into the ground on a the late Thurlow “Coop” Cooper Bob’s ’48 summation of “this 55th Reunion in 2011. Bill received a trip to Tarpon Springs and walking did. He was a big man on campus in endless winter,” for their first one very nice letter from Lindsey Wyman his (younger!) wife into submission all senses of the word—a class act. spent completely in Maine. With her of Hopkinton, Massachusetts, thank­ on local shopping trips, she proved He played double end in football feet dressed for the rain, Dru Nesbit ing the Class of ’56 for her scholar­ that she was just fine. She drives and was drafted to represent Maine Pedro was trying to hurry the ship. She just completed her second herself around the local area and in the Blue-Gray game in ’56 and gardening season along. Ann year at Maine seeking a degree in managed to cook them a few meals, went on to be the first Maine player Dingwell Knowles was having a psychology. She is a member of the even though she had warned that, “I to be drafted into the NFL, choosing cooking spell at home before Pep Band and the Concert Band. don’t cook, anymore!” Jerry and his to complete his final year at Orono returning to the Sunday River house (Yea, music.) The students do ap­ wife, Martha, both stay active with before going. He was the leading and weekend family gatherings. preciate our help. their church benevolent associations rebounder in basketball, easily Claudie Halle Higgins was looking As I write this in June, Dick and and he continues on the board of a rising from the floor to reach the forward to the next long planned Betty Brockway Nevers are look­ fraternal order that sponsors senior ball. In the spring he kept active with “Red Eddie’s” trip to Europe with Gil ing forward to being in Maine for the housing in their area. A 43-unit track and set a standing high-jump ’56 and Connie Doe Leslie and summer. Then it’s back to sunny addition to the original 20-year-old record that stood for 20 years. He Bud and Janet Higgins Nolan. Florida with many of our other class­ building is being completed with seemed to move around campus (Connie has reported that it was a mates. Joan Fuller Russell hasn’t occupancy by this fall. They are both from class to training to competition great one, floating down the blue done any major traveling, but she involved with Hartford Hospital’s to socializing in the center of a Danube with lots of old friends and and husband, Gardiner Hall ’57, prostate cancer support group steer­ veritable phalanx of buddies, many ending up in Prague.) Marilyn keep active on the local golf course. ing committee and take great plea­ of whom had remained constant for Graffam Clark ’58 was surprised to Joan and Carolyn Bull Dahlgren sure in assisting others who are the last 56 years. To be going up the find a queue at her doctor’s in will cohost the Portland alumnae newly diagnosed, to find comfort and stairs in East Annex when that Portland and was expecting to meeting held at my home the first support as they deal with this all-too- group was coming down, Coop was receive her new hip sometime this Thursday of August. I hope we have common disease. “Watching the on the inside, Kosty was defending summer. Alice Osier DePatsy ’58 a big Class of ’56 contingent there. grandchildren grow up so fast is the immediate access, and Jiggs came after visiting family in the Last summer Joanne Owen both frightening and exciting! Life is swung wide, effectively blocking Portland area, and more recently Bingham did a program about the good and we are trying to enjoy close approach by any “sweet reported watching her grand­ quilts she has made over the years. each day while our health allows us young thing” at every landing. The daughter graduating at the top of her Jane Wiseman Johnson ’61G was to! Best to you all!” We all seem to friends in the fore and the rear were class at UNE on June 7. Perhaps the only other class officer not in become philosophical in our senior constant, but nameless to me. “Hi, next will be a trip to Hartford where attendance. She sent her greetings years. Thurlow” would receive a glance she is to intern. Margaretmary

38 Maine Fall 2008 McCann ’66G seems to be thriving responsible citizens. ’56 and Maryann Holt Starbird’s at The Atrium and reported that There are about 250 home. The golden reception at the Judy Smith Davis could now be inmates now involved in President’s House and the golden referred to as “Miss Saigon,” having the Maine program. Pat is banquet were well done. One very recently returned from a three-day hoping others might be surprised member of the class was trip there, compliments of her interested in becoming Bob McKown when he received the husband’s continuing work involved. Volunteers are Golden “M” Award. This award is involvement. Apparently the old city needed to serve as given to the member of the class suffered no damage to the antique instructors, to help with who his classmates feel has done buildings and it was a fascinating administrative tasks, and the most for the class. Bob, who has experience. Sandy Daley Denman to help with fund raising. been our class agent for forever, ’58 came with news of the Midcoast To learn more please thank goodness, has put a lot of Medical Center Auxiliary that seems contact Pat at (207) 633- time and effort into fund raising, etc. to have something going on most of 0321 or visit Criminon’s On Saturday, a memorial service the time and the reactivation of the website: was held at the Newman Center Midcoast Maine Alumni Association www.criminalrehabilitation.org. chapel in honor of the 298 class­ (that had an enthusiastic group of 80 Hope a good group had mates who have died over the past of all ages meeting the Monday after great weather for the 50 years. Doris White Smith played Reunion in Bath). Also attending Jiggs 25th Golf the organ and the readers were with her latest pictures of the newest Tournament! We managed Sandra Daley Denman, Jane grandchild was Pat Wade Fraker, to plan to have all three Quimby Biscoe, Frank Keenan, looking forward to spring and kids gathered here on that Rae Clark-McGrath ’70G, Wayne gardening. From the hills of day for the first time in H. Ross ’76G, Cynthia Rockwell southwestern Maine came “the girls several years to mark our Wright, Louis Cook, Constance glad to greet us,” Marilyn Pennell 50th a bit late. Bruce and Brow Day, Richard Barter, William Johnson and Mary Lou Hughes Barbara Coy Thaxter B. Blodgett ’68G, Lois Danzig Richardson, chauffered by “Little were honored at an McKown, Norman W. Buzzell, Bill” ’55 and accompanied by Carl. Enjoying a nice March day in Florida are anniversary party in Roberta Wyer Morrill, Alan F. Mary Lou’s grandson Jared has Karlene Graham Mahaney ’55 ’68G, ’71G Townsend to celebrate Merritt, and Robert F. McKown. been in Iraq with the Navy and he (left), Keith Mahaney ’57, ’68G, ’71G, and their 50th anniversary by Marcella “Mickey” Mitchell requested “something to do.” That Barbara Buck Grover ’54. Taking the photo their five children and Shibles gave an excellent speech gave his grandmother a chance to was Barbara’s husband, Bob Grover ’54. accompanying families that reflected on our lives and utilize her considerable abilities. She and friends. times—she may not be a minister, spoke to the Cumberland County economically depressed area. In the You’re receiving this issue, if you as she told us, but you could have Retired Teachers’ reading group, future, poverty will have to be haven’t regularly been doing so, fooled me.The class luncheon was and mentioned it at Curves in North allowed to transcend politics so that compliments of the alumni held in Wells Conference Center Windham, and the boxes of books, partnerships can be built between association. The hope is that you (newly renovated) followed by the puzzles, and games started coming need and existing organizations and will take the plunge and become business meeting. A goal had been in. Her American Legion cousin businesses. lifetime members of the alumni set by the reunion committee to posted a sign there and located mail Early this year Richard Gay association. It is a great deal raise $250,000 for the university. As expense assistance after the first ’65G spoke to the Casco Bay Navy financially for our age group, and an of May 23rd, we had $222,943.77 in small box had been posted, to be League in Bath. He attended the excellent investment in positive hand and the committee felt that we greeted as if Christmas had arrived University of Maryland graduate thinking in reference to our lifespan, had a good chance of reaching our in that big secured barracks school and Laval University in that helps support the university. It goal by the end of June when this building. The Westbrook American Quebec City and speaks a number will keep you informed, albeit a bit year’s fund raising ended. These came to get Mary Lou’s story, of European and Asian languages. after the fact, about your classmates monies will be split with 40 percent putting her picture on the front page, He was a NASA operations officer and of the cutting-edge activities going to the Class of 1958 Scholar­ and she pointed out that it had been and a CIA overseas operative. He going on in Orono. Our class seems ship Fund, 40 percent to the alumni very easy to do because everyone has taught at Husson College, to have 47 lifetime members and house endowment, and 20 percent wanted to support “the boys over Maine Maritime Academy, and five spouses who were members of to the Honors College at Colvin Hall. there” and this project gave them a College of the Atlantic since different classes at Orono. Other business conducted was way to do so. Finally Jared said they returning to Maine. Founder of the the election of officers for the next had no more room in their library International Appalachian Trail five years. Herbert Cohen agreed corner and they gave material to Richard Anderson presented a to be president, vice president is other groups. He came home to get program on the history and 1958 Cyn Rockwell Wright, secretary, married, and Mary Lou and Carl “left development of the trail and stories Jane Quimby Biscoe; treasurer is home” with the family, traveling to of some who have through-hiked the Jane Ledyard Lazo (Mrs. Leo M.) Connie Brow Day; class correspon­ Virginia Beach to take part in the 1,900 miles. He spoke to the 49 Martin Street dent is yours truly, and Bob McKown festive occasion. A career Navy Stanton Bird Club in Lewiston. Visit West Roxbury, MA 02132 will continue as our class agent. man, he returns there in late fall. the website at: [email protected] Members of the executive commit­ Retiring as longtime executive www.internationalat.org for more tee will remain the same. director of the Kennebec Valley information and a photo gallery of Saturday night there was a Community Action Plan is Raymond sites along the trail. WOW! Just returned from the Uni­ general alumni reception at which F. Richard. He has grown it from Criminon of Maine, set up by versity of Maine and our 50th Re­ president Todd Saucier ’93, ’97G of one employee to 250 that provide Robert and Pat Wade Fraker soon union! Need I say that a good time the alumni association made the assistance with family planning, after they retired to Maine, is part of was had by all. While Leo and I did following announcements. The home ownership, repair services, an international non-profit not make the Bar Harbor trip, those Attendance Cup (largest number of transportation, and a teen center, organization that provides life skills that did said it was great—sunshine classmates attending the Reunion) while seeing Waterville descend correspondence courses that help and blue skies, good food, and good the Century Cup (for the class with from a thriving center to an prisoners rejoin society as friends, and great views from Rick the highest percentage registered

Fall 2008 Maine 39 Class of 1958 Celebrates 50th Reunion in Style

The weather on campus was a bit chilly and damp, but inside everything was cheerful and warm as the Class of 1958 celebrated its 50th Reunion May 30-June 1. Highlights of the weekend included the class dinner on Friday night, the class luncheon on Saturday, dinner/performance with The Three Waiters on Saturday evening, and the awards break­ fast on Sunday. Best of all, of course, was reuniting with old Robert McKown accepted the Block “M” Alumni association chair, John Rohman ’68 UMaine classmates, friends, Award with his wife, Lois Danzig McKown ’58. (right), presented Thomas Hosmer with a Black Bear Award for his generosity and and acquaintances. Bob also received the Golden “M” Award for his outstanding class leadership. support to his alma mater.

Cynthia Rockwell Wright presented UMaine president Getting together before the Friday night class dinner are (left to Robert Kennedy with a gift given to all ’58 class mem- right): Martha Mansfield Noddin, Beverly Gould Covey, and Nancy bers—a bottle opener that plays the “Stein Song.” Schmidt Toomey.

Nancy Richards Grant (left) and husband, Charles Grant, Enjoying the reception on May 30 are (left to right): Ginny Free­ visit with classmate Marcella “Mickie” Mitchell Shibles. man, Connie Brow Day, Charlotte Riedell Shane, and John Shane.

40 Maine Fall 2008 for the Reunion) and the Memorial Ramsdell and Paul Putnam. Both Fund Bowl (goes to the class with 1959 relate experiences of returning to largest percentage of participation in school after serving in the military, their class gift) all were awarded to living experiences in South Apart­ Nancy Roberts Munson the Class of 1958! The class was ments such as having oil and coal 106 Coventry Place also second in the amount of mon­ stoves, doing their own painting, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 ies raised over the past five years, keeping ’’home brew” under the (561) 694-9984 raising an “impressive” $1,992,508. stairs, and other adventures. Earl [email protected] A large group of us then went down has returned to a home in Standish to Pat’s for pizza! Did we ever eat after retiring as chief engineer for and talk while partaking of liquid Hello all ’59ers! By the time you Scott Paper Company in Arizona. refreshments to help keep our read this our 50th Reunion, May 29, Paul also studied engineering and throats from getting dry. Sunday 30, and 31, will be only about eight worked in related jobs but eventually morning was the awards banquet months away! We have already obtained a degree in English. Both where again members of the Class reached our goal of Charter 50 are looking forward to attending our of ’58 received awards. Thomas “intend to attend classmates.” Hope 50th Reunion. Hosmer received the Black Bear you’re one of them and if not, do Other news comes from Anne Award for all his work with the stu­ plan now to attend! Betts Thompson who was remar­ dents in mechanical engineering In June, Bob and I attended a ried in 2006. She and Don spend and his endowment of the Hosmer reunion committee meeting and summers in his house in Merrimack, Design Engineering Center in great plans are underway. To give New Hampshire, and winters in her Crosby Hall. Bob McKown received you a preview—there will be an condo in Arlington, Virginia. Class­ the Block “M” Award for his work Longtime UMaine mechanical optional two-day pre-reunion trip to mates Jackie Gallop, Jeanne with and for the university. engineering professor Donald Bar Harbor, and then we will all Bassett Prewitt, and Walt and Many kudos go to reunion chair Grant ’56, ’63G was presented gather on campus for our class Sally Burlock attended their wed­ Cynthia Rockwell Wright who led with a Black Bear Award at Re­ lunch and meeting, gala banquet, ding. Jackie has recently moved to the reunion committee (never mind union 2008 for his outstanding senior alum lunch, a dining with The Villages, Florida, after spending that pearl handled revolver, Gen­ commitment and service to his distinction event on Saturday, and 25 years in Tallahassee. eral) and did an excellent job. Also alma mater. Don, who received many more activities. You won’t Pat Day Gedney-Natale writes thanks to the members of the com­ the Distinguished Maine Profes­ want to miss it! In addition we will try that she moved to Lititz, Pennsylva­ mittee who spent many hours put­ sor Award in 1989, taught for to raise $1 million for our class gift nia, several years ago to be nearer ting together the Memory Book, the more than 50 years before retiring to go to four A’s—arts, academics, to family. She volunteers at the trip to Bar Harbor, the memorial in 2007. athletics, alumni. Note that there is library and is teaching English to a service, and all the little details that a $500,000 matching gift available. Chinese woman. She enjoys using made this Reunion one to remem­ Wouldn't it be great to set a record her skills as a former speech thera­ ber. Named by Governor Baldacci for a marvelous weekend and mark of giving! pist in this way. Pat would love to ’86 as an active retired superior your daily planners for five years I have received two wonderful hear from classmates at: court justice was Donald H. Marden down the road in 2013 and our 55th reminiscences of life in the South [email protected]. of Oakland. Don stepped down after Reunion. Apartments from classmates Earl Virginia and Richard Salisbury serving on the bench for the past 13 years to spend time with his family, do some hunting, and continue working with the Maine Military Historical Society, which he has served as president. Don says the active retired status just means that he will still be around to “haunt everybody to make sure that this state gets a new courthouse” as he feels that the courts have diminish­ ing resources and are “trying to do more with less.” He named several cases that were highlights in his career including the trial of John Dilley of Pittston on double murder charges and the battle between Bath Iron Works and Lloyd’s of London over worker’s compensa­ tion.When we received our name­ tags for Reunion, many of our class had an additional strip on our tag that read “UMAA Lifetime Member.” This is an easy way to help your alumni association by changing your Making Plans for their 50th membership category from annual to lifetime. To find out more please Members of the Class of 1959 reunion planning committee got together in Waterville on June 16 in contact: preparation for the class’s golden anniverary celebration next June. Left to right are: Bob Munson, [email protected] or call the alumni office. Again thanks Will Farnham, Nonni Hilchey Daly, Paul Desmond, Dick Collins, Nancy Roberts Munson, Torrey to Cyn and the reunion committee Sylvester, Evie Stevens Smith ’87G, and Lee Gagnon.

Fall 2008 Maine 41 celebrated their 50th wedding anni­ come and go from foreign parts to versary in November with over 100 Lee Academy. She is just back from family and friends at the Lucerne a trip to Vinalhaven Island, and Overlook. another to New York City, where she The alumni association would spent a week with her son, who is a like to remind everyone of the ben­ computer security analyst for NBC- efits of becoming a lifetime member. CBS, based in San Diego. He You can also join InCircle to keep up graduated from Orono in 1998. with the news. Info on both can be Bob Sterritt writes he has “noth­ found on: mainealumni.com. ing worth reporting.” Two years ago One last item re Reunion—if you the Sterritts bought a condo in have any old memorabilia—photos, Tucson, Arizona. They are spending freshman beanie, jackets, old news­ more and more time there on papers, etc., please plan to bring Laughing Coyote Way. His daughter them to help decorate our class Susan has a condo nearby in Mesa. lounge in alumni house. Better yet, Bob plays a lot of golf and volun­ let me or anyone on the reunion teered as a walking scorer at the committee know what you have and U.S. Senior Open at the Broadmoor we will make arrangements to ob­ in Colorado Springs, where his tain the items. primary residence is. I plan to keep Also—don’t forget to check out an eye out and see him taking our class pages on the web site for notes—on television. He is in touch more plans and news. See you in with other Phi Kaps. Hey guys, May ’09! where are you? Don Mooers is an ever-faithful classmate who was so generous in Honored for Service making photo albums for us from I960 the 25th. As a result of his generos­ Nancy Morse Dysart ’60 was the recipient of the Pine Tree ity, I have continued to add to it, and will bring my collection to the 50th. Emblem Service Award at Reunion 2008 on June 1. The Gail Rae Carter His grandson Colin Ryder just Baxter Place #502 award was presented by alumni association chair, John graduated from Cape Elizabeth High 305 Commercial Street Rohman ’68, in recognition of Nancy’s service and leadership near the top and will be at UMaine Portland, ME 04101 to UMaine and its alumni body. She worked in alumni activities in the fall. Don and wife, Ann, are gail_carter@msad51 .org also proud of daughter, Tory, who is at the alumni association for more than 20 years, skillfully an anchor here in Portland. They Hello, Class of 1960! It is June and organizing events, developing programs, and inspiring and were looking forward to being at by the time you receive what I have mentoring students and young staff members. Although she their lake house in Naples, Maine, written, fall will be here and the left the university in 1997, she has continued her commitment during the summer. reunion class officers and commit­ Donna Fritz Brunstad is helping to her alma mater as a member of the alumni publications and tee will have met at Connie to form a new UMaine alumni group Atherton Martin’s home on beauti­ the student travel awards committees, as an advisor to All called the University of Maine ful Higgins Beach. Our Reunion will Maine Women, and as a member of the Class of 1960 reunion Alumni of the Low Country. This take place in Orono on Friday, planning committee. area represents the coastal commu­ Saturday, and Sunday early in June nities from Brunswick, Georgia; to 2010. Because nobody sends me Charleston, South Carolina. Donna news or mailings it has been difficult to meet at Connie’s. We will set up a obvious that I am class correspon­ and Bill live in Hilton Head. The first reporting to you. It is my under­ teleconference with Bill Munsey, dent, but I feel more like a cheer­ major event is planned there in standing that the MAINE Alumni Gail Mallet Rae, and hopefully Bob leader trying to get noise from all of October and will be a lobster Maine- Magazine usually goes to dues- Keane ’78G. Bob Sterritt will join you. ia. Larry Schiner ’61, ’62G and his paying members only, but the fall us from Colorado Springs. Connie is The cochairs of raising money wife, Barbara, are assisting Donna issue is going to every alumnus that our class secretary and Bob our vice for our class gift are Steve Howe in this event. the alumni association has an ad­ president. Bill Munsey is treasurer and Bob Sterritt. Our executive Two local Bangor companies that dress to send to. This is just abso­ but the position of class agent is committee is a melange of Joyce have developed on similar technol­ lutely wonderful and therefore in this vacant. Eliot Rich and Ace Conro Boardman Nohmer, Gail Mallet ogy are battling over who has the column I am going to write news of ’63G, where are you? Call the Rae, Robert Keane, Connie right to make air source heat those who will be planning our 50th alumni office and volunteer, as you Atherton Martin, and yours truly. pumps. It is a James Bond kind of in hopes the news will reach many would be wonderful at that! Please rest assured that we will trade secrets case! The trial is set classmates! Yours truly and Nancy Morse work to assure that our 50th is for January 2009, and count on For those who were not at our Dysart are the reunion committee. absolutely out of this world. classmate Don Lewis to maintain, 45th Reunion, your copresidents are Nancy just received the 2008 Pine Now for some snippets of these and win this case. More later. Sandra Page and Steve Howe. Tree Emblem Service Award for her classmates. Connie has sold her Steve Howe, our copresident, is Sandie lives in Brattleboro, Vermont, continued service to the alumni florist business but loves being at still working and running the family ([email protected]) and has a association and her endless the beach and is still arranging lumber yard in North Brookfield, vacation house in Poland, Maine. fundraising for Children’s Miracle flowers. Her four children bring her Massachusetts. Steve and wife, She is very modest about all the Network in Bangor. She is an abso­ great joy and are very high achiev­ Priscilla, are enjoying two very wonderful things she does for other lutely tireless worker. Me, I teach ers. Sandie Page is taking a trip to special grandchildren, a brother and people. Sandie is one of the volun­ American and Maine history at Iceland. Gail Mallet Rae is retired sister adopted from Russia by his teer queens of our class, and is Greely High School in Cumberland, from Dunloggin, her bed and break­ son and wife. This is just another in arranging for Steve, myself, and her among other things. It is pretty fast, but helps taking people who the wonderful stories I get when I

42 Maine Fall 2008 probe into your lives. By the way, Minneapolis, working his way back Martin Brennan ’59, settled in last year Steve was named by the to Maine. Harvey’s wife, Jackie, Chester, Virginia, after 24 years in 1962 Massachusetts Lumber Association succumbed to cancer in 2003. He the Army. Before finally retiring, Rick as the Man of the Year in Massa­ now travels with Ethel, his second worked as a computer consultant Diane Ingalls Zito chusetts lumber. Paul Bunyan, wife. and still does some part-time work 24 South Hills Drive move over! Bill Crawshaw retired twice, with the defense industry. Rick is Bedford, NH 03110 Joyce Boardman Nohmer could once as head of reference in the active in the Knights of Columbus [email protected] not be reached. She is also part of library in Glens Falls, New York, and where he has served as council our committee. Ace Conro is very secondly from the library in grand knight during the past year. busy as a substitute teacher, and Saratoga Springs. He and wife, This summer the Brennans are Hello, everyone. I hope you all works the big college track meets as Helen, own a “gentleman’s farm” of going to Russia and the Ukraine. enjoyed a wonderful summer, and a nationally certified coach. Kay 60 acres outside of Saratoga Malcolm Hamilton began his will send along news about your Sawyer Hannah exhibited her Springs. The land is farmed by hired fourth year as president of the vacation travels for our next column. artwork at the Pemaquid Gallery this help while Bill and Helen run Book Harvard University Retirees Asso­ This past February, Pat Smith past summer. Diane Wiseman In Hand, a second-hand book busi­ ciation. He is also the association’s Ranzoni ’76G and fellow poet, Linscott was in Castine singing her ness. They heat their home with webmaster for the 1,100-member Sherri Mitchell, were featured on wonderful brand of jazz. Joe Dion wood and solar energy. Carol organization. Ernie Ridlon and wife, WERU’s Writers Forum. The women has vanished, and classmates are Mount Dodge retired from Gooch Connie, enjoyed a two-week cruise presented their most recent work, asking where he landed after he left Thermal Systems where she had around the Hawaiian islands this followed by a discussion of women Vermont. both engineering and financial spring as well as their annual trip to and the writing profession. Those of Lastly, you can now have a responsibilities. In earlier years, Kennebunkport for Ernie’s high you familiar with Pat’s beautiful lifetime membership at the alumni Carol taught high school math. Now school reunion in June. poetry will appreciate the title of that association. Lifetime memberships that she has free time, Carol is My February retirement from program, “A Love Song to Maine.” are endowed, with earnings and planning a vacation to Nova Scotia. Westat, a social research company, Our classmate’s work is well known support for scholarships, academic Rick Brennan and wife, Helen fell through when I was asked to throughout the state of Maine and travel awards, reunions, alumni stay on “just a bit longer.” My new beyond. In 2002, Pat became the awards, and other things. Lifetime project is the National Children’s first poet from the northern reach of membership is a great option and Study where major hospitals and the Appalachian region invited to several of our classmates are al­ universities will study children from present at the Women of Appalachia ready supporting the association as pre-birth to age 21. The study is Conference in Zanesville, Ohio. Also lifetime members. See the back being fielded in 105 areas of the in February, Anne Walker Holt cover of your recent alumni maga­ United States. Look at the study’s traveled to Thailand with a group zine or call 1-800-934-2586. website and I think you will find it from the Asheville Symphony Guild. Classmates, that is all for now. fascinating. But no, I’m not staying One of Anne’s volunteer activities in As I write this in June, I’m looking for the next 22 years. Hopefully, I’ll Asheville is organizing fundraising forward to a two-week program on retire this fall. trips for the symphony. This time American history through biography I saw in the news clippings that she led 27 people as they toured the in July at Bowdoin College. Next Wes Hurst, who built the Aqua- areas around Bangkok and Chiang year will be my 22nd year at Greely boggan water park in Saco in 1978, Mai. High School and I am moving to a is hopeful that his family will be able Alice McKiel Hyerstay writes spanking new wing. All the best and to take over managing the amuse­ that she and husband, Dale, re­ a big Maine Hello to all of you—and ment. The present owners have cently joined friends on their 42-foot yes—send news. decided not to continue its operation trawler to travel on the intra-coastal and may sell the acreage for devel­ waterway from Solomans Island, opment. Wes lives in Old Orchard Maryland, to Savannah, Georgia. but drives over to the park each day They docked each night and spent 1961 to continue the negotiations to save extra time in several towns as they the attraction. Also from the news I made their way through Virginia, see that Edwin Rogers and his North Carolina, and South Carolina. Judy Ohr wife, Rae, of Ellsworth, celebrated Alice said, “We loved the seclusion 19332 Hempstone Avenue their 50th anniversary. Edwin is and the scenery, with dolphins Poolesville, MD 20837-2133 retired from a long career in mer­ swimming alongside the boat, big [email protected] chandizing. birds including egrets and pelicans Larry Schiner ’61, ’62G received a And finally I want to mention that flying around looking for their next So glad to report that I heard from Block “M” Award at Reunion 2008 13 of our classmates have made the meal, and deer crossing from shore many classmates via email so let’s on June 1 in recognition of his decision to support the alumni to shore.” News from the other get to their news. Jo Ann Fournier leadership in alumni programs. association by becoming lifetime coast: Jayne Fitz Wilcox tells me Rosenthal retired in 2005 from 30 As an undergraduate, Larry was a members. Such membership is a she will not be coming to Maine this years in New Hampshire real estate. star athlete who years later was wonderful way to support the univer­ summer, but is expecting several She still has a broker’s license and inducted into the UMaine Sports sity that gave us all so much—not relatives to visit her in Alaska. She takes referrals. She and her hus­ Hall of Fame. For many years only our futures but more impor­ hopes to show them some good band, Burt, summer at York Beach Larry was an active leader in the tantly our friendships. Please con­ salmon fishing. A 65-pound king was and winter at The Villages in Florida New Jersey Alumni Chapter and sider becoming a lifetime member. caught near her home this spring. where they travel everywhere in is currently attempting to start an There is very good news from electric golf carts. She’s wild about alumni chapter for South Caro­ Norm Farrar. Two and a half-years Express your all the opportunities available at the lina, where he now lives. He after four feet of water from Katrina complex. Harvey Donald got into served for many years as his Black Bear pride! destroyed his home, Norm is finally RVing about 10 years ago and has out of his FEMA trailer. He rebuilt class’s vice president and two Join your UMaine been everywhere—from Alaska to years ago became the Class of his home, now raised 10 feet from Mexico. He was emailing from ’61 president. Alumni Association today. the previous elevation, to hopefully

Fall 2008 Maine 43 keep him high and dry during any future storms. I know we are all happy for Norm and wish him well. A Toast to the The university has asked me to remind all of you that if you have not yet joined InCircle, you should give Class of ’63 it a try. Just go to: mainealumni.com and click on the InCircle icon. It is another way to stay connected to The Class of 1963 celebrated classmates. Also, I am happy to its 45th Reunion with a week­ announce that our class has over a end (May 30-June1) packed dozen lifetime alumni members. with activities, events, and This is a wonderful way to support the alumni association. For informa­ rekindled friendships. On tion, contact the alumni office at: Saturday, the class took a bus [email protected]. trip to Bucksport for lunch and Until next time—keep in touch a look at the new Penobscot and stay safe. Narrows Bridge—an impres­ sive sight even though over­ cast skies prevented much of 1963 a view from the observation Toasting the new Class of ’63 Lord Hall faculty lounge. tower. Later Saturday, class Barbara Fowles Allen members gathered in the 2690 Falls Road newly renovated Lord Hall to Marcellus, NY 13108 [email protected] toast the dedication of the Class of ’63 faculty lounge. We are just back from Reunion Saturday night many class­ 2008 in Orono—where were you, mates attended the dinner/ John, Bunny, Ed, Joni, Jim, Nancy, performance at Wells Confer­ Clay, Sue, and the rest of you? We had a grand time (except for the ence Center. Saturday weather) with our friends, including Les Smith, Susan Young Webber ’72G, Bruce Wentworth, Ann Griffiths Anderson, Norma Top Correspondent: Barbara Towne Clayton, and Roderic Fowles Allen (photo at right) McClure. Perry Clough and Ron was presented with the Hilda A. Leadership Exchange: Brown came to Reunion, as did Sterling ’55 Class Correspon­ Outgoing class president, Irv Marcia Roak Fitzgerald, Elaine dent Award at the Sunday Marsters ’71G, talks with incoming Farashian, and Nancy Starrett awards banquet. president, Jim Goff (right). Watson. Also enjoying the chance to reconnect with classmates were Chubb Michaud ’64G, Kay King, Irv Hodgkin, Gail Hoxie Brown, Dana Dolloff, and Pat Small Flaherty. Irv Marsters ’71G, Earle Hannigan, Bob Miller, and Jim Goff came from nearby. Others, including Carol Milliken Glenn, Mae Smith Gee, Linda Ellis Bennett, Terry Woodworth, and Lois Murdock Libby traveled quite a distance to reach Orono. All these classmates, as well as Marilyn Russell Howerton, Baron Hicken, Rachael Boucher Smalley, Ginna Barnes Grogean, Caroline Fox Martin, and spouses or friends made for a festive gathering. You all saw the schedule of events that were planned and they all went very well. So I won’t go over them all, but I will tell you that we hope this wonderful weekend will make you plan to be at our 50th in Class of ’63 members gathering in Lord Hall. Left to right are: Marilyn Russell Howerton, Lois Murdock five years! It will be even better with Libby, Carol Milliken Glenn, Larry Libby ’62, and Sue Young Webber ’72G. Sue was a professor of you there. nutrition and food management at UMaine and started the graduate program in that field.

44 Maine Fall 2008 Now to the money-raising results met my New Mexico friend, and we carriers to operate their businesses. join her. Retiring from Rochester of our class. Todd Saucier ’93, ’97G went for a two-week Caribbean He and wife, Laura Lee Kehl Gas and Electric after 30 years, announced totals for three classes cruise on the Seven Seas Navigator, Chadwick ’67, became snowbirds in William still fires his Civil War rifles as follows: a beautiful Regent ship that holds ’07 with a new home in Melbourne with the North-South Skirmish The Class of 1938, with a whop­ only 485 guests and about 300 staff Beach, Florida, where they stay Association regiment he joined in ping $1,628,420! and crew—very classy! The ports when not at their home of 30 years 1958. He and his wife participate in The Class of 1958, celebrating we went to were Bonaire, Curacao, in Bath, Maine. The beach life en­ a lot of church and community their 50th Golden Reunion, raised Grenada, Barbados, St. Lucia, ables them to take daily sunrise activities, and are enjoying tracing an impressive $1,992,508! Antigua, St. Barth’s, San Juan, and walks of four miles, kayak, and their family trees. And finally, the Class of 1963 Grand Turk. The trip was fantastic! swim. Both sons and two grandchil­ Richard Burns ’66G took early had an amazing five-year total of Back home now—still taking it easy dren welcome them back to Bath retirement from the paper industry support for UMaine, coming in at in my sixth month of retirement.” each year. I loved hearing that most and has been on the board of direc­ $2,572,305! I want to thank Irv Marsters for a of his previous business career was tors of the Vasculitis Foundation in The total amount raised is very wonderful evening he provided our in real estate, a choice I find end­ Kansas City since being diagnosed impressive, but we are only at 55 class and their guests at the Orien­ lessly challenging and unique, but before his retirement. He and wife, percent with our class gift of sup­ tal Jade Restaurant in Bangor. Also, serendipitously he moved into stra­ Barbara, enjoy their winter place in porting the Wyeth Center for Studio the students of UMaine who pro­ tegic planning and coaching for Zephyrhills, Florida, playing shuffle­ Art in Lord Hall. We need to make vided their invented dessert that organizations and fell into the insur­ board and swimming, and, when at future contributions designated to won national honors—Yo Bon blue­ ance software and tech lines. Per­ home in Searsport, he works a 100- the ’63 class gift fund until we reach berry bites. sonally, reading his letter I think he acre woodlot. our commitment. Since there’s no In closing, I must say thanks to missed his calling as a writer! Dianna Yalouris Christakos other immediate reason for us to all of you who nominated me to Ronald Cole reports from the ’82G spent her pre-retirement in 30 fund raise, getting this squared receive the 2008 Hilda A. Sterling mid-Atlantic region that he has years of teaching, and is another away should be a priority for us to ’55 Class Correspondent Award—it spent 37 years doing historical Florida (St. Augustine) snowbird. work on over the next year. was a memorable day for me. So research and writing for the Depart­ Her husband, Brigadier General We certainly have some very many of you came up to me and ment of Defense, but he and wife, George Christakos, died in July generous classmates who helped us said how much you appreciated my Kathleen, managed three children, 2007, and she enjoys her new-built attain such lofty results. Thank you efforts in reporting on the class seven grandchildren, trips to Ger­ home on the water in Perry, Maine, for whatever your part is in this gift members. Please help me continue many, Austria, Switzerland, and her two children Peter and Dmitra, to the university. to do this job by sending me your Hawaii. Immediately after retiring and two grandbabies. Becky Dow We are trying to encourage news. There are a lot of you out this year, they are celebrating with a Burnham and husband, John ’57, lifetime membership in the alumni there who are invisible—everyone trip to Ireland. He looks forward too also commute Maine to Florida. association—it is a flat rate, though asks me, “Have you ever heard from to teaching history part-time at local Grandparents since last summer, there is a reduced rate for alumni “of so and so?” Classmates want to colleges, and having more time for and both being retired librarians, an advanced age.” One can sign up hear about other classmates! swimming, hiking, boating, and they volunteer at libraries, a medical to be a member (lifetime or regular/ biking. Another realtor, Linda Beam clinic, and a theater. Good health annual) either online at: Clapp, writes from Newfields, New keeps them swimming, biking, and mainealumni.org and then clicking Hampshire, that she works for a keeping up with yard work, or does on membership, or by calling 1-800- 1964 small boutique company, Tate and that activity keep them in good 934-2586. Foss (certainly sounds classy!), health! They are also pursuing the Membership supports a variety having lived in the Seacoast New genealogy trail—wonder if librarians of alumni/university-related things: Ginny Bellinger Ollis Hampshire, area with husband, have an easier time of it. academic scholarships, reunion and 4022 Front Street David, for 42 years now. Their three John Abbott has spent his Homecoming, alumni events such San Diego, CA 92103 daughters are all married and have years since graduation in education. as gatherings at or outside of (619) 295-3904 created four grandchildren. Linda He taught and coached at a private Orono, and the magazine (only [email protected] and David enjoy quasi-retirement in school in Philadelphia, then worked members and donors currently Boothbay Harbor, where they keep in graduate teacher training pro­ receive it). Think about the options May I quote a letter I received, a sailboat and summer cottage. It is grams at William and Mary and and become a member of a really which I think voices what we all feel: very interesting that Linda’s letter Penn State after earning his own good organization. “It must be some other Robert made me notice the change in tone graduate degree, became the From Jane Parmalee Harmes Chadwick who left Orono in 1964 from letters of five years ago or so, director of special education and comes a letter of her March travels. with most of his life still ahead of which were still reflecting the stress instructional services in Philadel­ “I returned last Saturday from a one- him. The only perspective I had on and pressure of many of us in 80- phia, and finally worked as director month vacation, scheduled to be out 44 years was retrospective based hour weeks and work strain. Her of pupil services in Stamford, Con­ of state during the juniper dust on what I had learned in history letter and Ron’s and Rob’s and all necticut. He and wife, Susanne, season—my allergy makes my eyes classes—the Great Depression, those I receive these days exude originally retired to Maine to a home suffer. Now I am home and the World War II, the New Deal, Korea. I smiles and happiness. they restored on the Carrabassett juniper is still here so I will go to couldn’t begin to project 44 years William A. Brewer wrote that he River, but in 2005 moved to Florida Denver to see my kids and into the future. The year 1965 and wife, Sandy, have kept up full time, although they maintain a grandkids for a few days next week. seemed a long time off. However, it Maine connections over the years. camp in the central Maine woods. My trip east was great—got to see seems not to have taken all that Rochester, New York, he reports Golfing and travel are his other many dear friends and experienced long to make the four and a half­ has a very active University of (than Susanne!) passions. They the beginning of spring—spent two decade journey. And, I don’t think I Maine alumni group that raised eagerly invite their Maine friends to or three days each with a series of feel a bit different than I did then— funds to endow the high bay lab in get in touch and escape the winters good buddies. Enjoyed Baltimore the blessings of a gentle memory.” the Advanced Manufacturing Center in Florida. A wonderful email came (including feasting on crabs), Wash­ Rob goes on to confess he is one of in 2005. Daughter Laurie is at the from fellow Eagle Linda, but it had ington D.C., and northern Virginia, those who has “found such satisfac­ Rhode Island School of Design no contact information and my reply including a visit to Monticello. All of tion in our doings that we still are.” Museum in Providence, waiting for bounced. She lives in Boothbay and this from March 1-13th. Then I flew He is with a Missouri-based devel­ her Dutch husband to receive his enjoys sailing, and I wish I could tell to Fort Lauderdale on March 13th, oper of software used by insurance permanent resident paperwork to you more! Art Ellison, graduate of

Fall 2008 Maine 45 the school of forestry, took the time $2.15 million for lights, scoreboard, I previously reported on Richard’s to send a lengthy email, a great part and surface at the football stadium. pending retirement, I think I forgot to 1966 of which was his confession that he Their daughter Katherine is a 1994 mention that his wife, Mary almost shredded my letter because Maine grad. And finally, Reinhard Elizabeth Dudley Randall, is a of all the realtor solicitations people Zollitsch (G), who was my German classmate too. She served as Dan Hillard receive. Humorously, he continues instructor for two years and married UMA’s registrar and a vice president P. O. Box 138 to report that when he moved to Nancy Miles Zollitsch ’65 after she before her retirement. Sadly, Chandler Farms western Washington state he be­ taught him how to make snow an­ Richard passed away last spring. Wilder, VT 05088 came a computer consultant. Some­ gels, is a paddler on marathon solo We offer sincere condolences to (802) 295-9044 thing discordant there for a school canoe trips in New England and the Mary Elizabeth and their family. [email protected] of forestry grad in the great north­ Maritimes. Since retiring from teach­ On September 23, 2007, Tonia west, but I guess the magnetism of ing he carefully plans his trips in his Pecci and Sterling Blake of San Do you realize that when you read the industry up there was too irre­ high-tech Kevlar canoe, and has Francisco and Boothbay Harbor this, we’ll be halfway to our 45th sistible. Having also had a computer circumnavigated Prince Edward announced the birth of Sawyer Reunion? Just a thought! store for a while, he appreciates his Island and made 13 years of long­ MacLeod Blake. His paternal Charles “Charlie” Newell writes federal employee pension and the distance solo canoe trips. Having grandparents are Sandra Blake that in September 2007, he was in freedom it generates, so that he can spent his first years in a bunker and Leonard of Bangor and the late Ted the inaugural group inducted into consult when interested and conve­ surviving cancer, being close to Leonard. the Gould Academy Athletic Hall of nient! nature and extending his skills and The University of Maine Museum Fame. Not only for his ability on the Patricia McDonough Butler organizational and survival tech­ of Art announced in December a baseball diamond, but for coaching enclosed a photo of herself at niques, Reinhard finds perhaps a donation from Machias Savings baseball and soccer for 30 years. Peterson Quarry (west of Albuquer­ celebration of his own survival. Sehr Bank that will make museum The honor of working with high que, New Mexico, from where she gut! You all make life sound so admission free to the public through school athletes has been a defining now hails) with a dinosaur bone she good, and I am sure that it has been the end of 2008. This donation was period in his life. He and wife, Cathy helped jacket for its trip to the Mu­ amplified by much of our shared given in memory of Ted Leonard. Scott-Craig Newell ’68, live on North seum of Natural History. Pam Maine experience, like the ice­ During 2007-2008, the Bangor Pond in Locke Mills, Maine. Son moved to Cambodia, married, had busting Maine Hello we were taught Daily News featured a six-part Alec followed in dad’s footsteps and two daughters, and didn’t complete our first day of orientation. Keep series on the work of immigrant is a teacher, coach, and dean of her graduation requirements until smiling and keep writing! laborers in Bangor around the turn athletics at Gould Academy. Alec is ’69, but really belongs to us. She of the 20th century. The second part married with two daughters, and and the girls moved to Florida (I am on December 3 looked at some of daughter Martha and her husband starting to understand why the the Italian families whose descen­ live in Pittsburgh where she is a voting is such a mess down there, it 1965 dents still live in Bangor. Among chef. is a state full of those people who them was Diane Cuozzo Shibles, From Gary Roderick ’67G: “I am think “Down East” is a northerly whose grandfather George worked happy to report the birth of my first direction!) where she married Lyn Sylvia A. Tapley to bring the railroad to northern granddaughter, Abigail, to our Butler. The Butlers moved to Albu­ P. O. Box 1522 Maine. daughter Kristine and her husband querque via Colorado, but are seri­ Blue Hill, ME 04605 I had a surprise visit while at in May ’07. Gary is semi-retired, but ously vested in the Land of Enchant­ Maine Coast Memorial Hospital from works as a substitute teacher at ment and she leads archaeological Some of you may be wondering why classmate Roberta Roak-Foltz and South Windsor, Connecticut, high trips in New Mexico and surrounding you are receiving this magazine. her older sister, Marcia Roak school about 100 days a year. They areas. Pam asked and many others Every so often, the alumni associa­ Fitzgerald ’63, who were Chi O take summers off to visit his cottage probably wonder too, how do you tion makes an attempt to send an sorority sisters. We had such fun at Cross Lake, north of Caribou, a find out about alumni events in your issue to every alumnus for whom reminiscing about our UMO years. few times in July and August. area? they have a current mailing address. Ro and husband, Art, are keeping You may have heard that Carl I am sure that contacting the They want to encourage new their large mobile home in Florida “Stump” Merrill ’76G, still with the alumni association would give you memberships, especially lifetime until gas prices go down (or New York Yankees organization, lots of information. Reading all your members. Right now, our class has stabilize?) and then they will head took a baseball to the upper lip letters about Florida, I would as­ 14 lifetime members. Perhaps you back to Oregon. during spring training as he was sume I am the only person in Cali­ would like to join this group, which Studies show that the classnotes collecting balls behind second base fornia, but we have a pretty big alum includes Douglas Monteith ’67G, section of an alumni magazine is the during batting practice. After a CT group here in San Diego. Once the Sandra Willis Severance, and most popular read. Remember, you scan, he was released from the alumni association gets your name, Rodney Durgin. need to join the alumni association hospital and fully recovered. you will be advised, trust me. I am Roger Moody was in the news in order to continue receiving the Charles “Skip” Thayer has so grateful to you who have written. again, running for Knox County magazine with our classnotes, in enjoyed one of the most unusual A court post has been nominated commissioner. I have not heard if he addition to many well written careers I have read about. Skip was to one of our classmates by Gover­ was elected. Roger’s public service features, interesting ads, and the hired by the Chicago Black Hawks nor John Baldacci ’86. Roland A. career spans 28 years, which usual discounts on trips abroad, (National Hockey League) as their Cole, of Wells, was reappointed included city manager of Ellsworth cultural and sports events. trainer in 1969, Tony Esposito’s first after serving 21 years. And while I and town manager of Camden. He Hopefully by the time of the next year as well, and they became close am talking honors and admiration, and Audry still live in Camden and issue, I will be in my new home in friends. When Esposito went to the two of our classmates have donated their son Nathan lives in California. Ellsworth on the lot next door to Pittsburg Penguins as GM in 1988, $1,000,000 through the Boston Red UMaine Augusta said, “thank where I grew up. In the meantime, I Skip followed and was with the team Sox Foundation to jump-start the you” in a tribute in February paid to temporarily have no email and only when they won two Stanley Cups. resurfacing of UMaine sports play­ departing president, Richard a hospital phone, so please contact (And yes, his name is on the cup— ing fields with appropriate modern Randall ’67G. During his 40-year me at my Blue Hill post office box or and yes again, he has two Stanley turf products. Phillip H. Morse, an career at UMA, Richard taught through the alumni association. Cup rings.) Those two years were owner and vice chairman of the sociology and served as a dean, the highlights of his career until he BoSox, and wife, Susan Keene associate provost, director of was inducted into the NHL Trainers Morse, have previously donated student affairs, and president. When GO BLUE! Hall of Fame in 2001. Other honors

46 Maine Fall 2008 included being the first NHL trainer this involvement is his hobby. with a college degree, and serving Edie McVay King was a terrific as trainer on many NHL All Star volunteer during the June Reunion games, for Team USA, and the weekend. World Cup. Two of his sons followed The membership folks at the him into athletic training. Greg was alumni association would like to with Skip in Pittsburg and later with remind you about lifetime member­ the Anaheim Ducks for five years. ship. Currently our class has several Sadly, Greg succumbed to cancer in lifetime members: besides Edie, 2007. While Greg was alive, he set they include Fred Woods, Margaret up his brother, Matthew, with the Wilde Jiuliano Patty McKay Kelly, New York Mets where he is working Ben Haskell, and John Huard. It in their minor league affiliate in would be great if more of you would Savannah, Georgia. He has another join them in supporting the alumni son who is an executive with association by becoming a lifetime Walgreen’s Drug company, and his member! oldest son runs his own business, Remember, if you haven’t signed but is an excellent carpenter and a up for InCircle, it’s an easy way to gourmet cook as well. He was sous connect online with classmates. chef at Lawry’s Prime Rib in Chi­ Visit: mainealumni.com, click on the cago many years ago. Presently, InCircle icon, and meet up with Skip does volunteer work at the classmates. And of course please local YMCA. keep sending in your news items. The alumni office sends out notices on a regular schedule and I hope you’ll take a few moments to read them. Of note, we encourage Phi Gamma Delta brothers Tom Savage ’66 (left) and John Rohman ’68 1968 each of you to become lifetime (right) congratulate Arthur Serota ’66 after he received the Bernard Lown members of our association. Here Alumni Humanitarian Award at Reunion 2008 on June 1. Art, an animal are a few classmates who invite you science major, has devoted much of the past 27 years of his life to Penny Robinson Blaisdell to join them: Neil K. Ashton, Paula community and peace building in Africa. Art currently is director of the Two Harding Lane Noyes Singer, Vite R. Vitale, and United Movement to End Child Soldiering in Northern Uganda. Marblehead, MA 01945 Janet R. Rogers ’71G. (781) 929 2602 Jim White ’75G and Ency and informative. Our class has last year at our 40th Reunion. In [email protected] Whitehill ’92G continue to enjoy some truly gifted and blessed lives June Bob was a volunteer at the their second year of retirement. that I’d like to share with you. U.S. Open Golf Championships in Our 40th Reunion was clearly an They wrote, “We spent two weeks in Mark your calendar NOW! June San Diego. Did you see him on T.V. event never to be forgotten. Driving Florida, one week in Texas, two 2011. selling one of their 600,000 items of up to Snow Ridge Farm only to see weeks in Arizona, and one week in clothing? a life-size collegiate blue “M” adorn­ Arkansas this past winter. During Brenda Erickson is enjoying ing Greg and Joy Jewett the travels we continued to add to retirement by delving into her inter­ Johnson’s enormous barn was just our rock and mineral collection with 1967 est in art. Vincent Hartgen’s influ­ the beginning of a remarkable night. beautiful rainbow petrified wood ence lives on. Besides collecting art Dick Sawyer sent some photos that from Arizona, clear quartz crystals books for the Fogler Library, she capture the spirit of the evening from Arkansas, and yellow calcite Karen Wessell Hull recently took a textile tour to Peru. and a good time was had by all. crystals from Florida.” Ency and Jim 8 Mere Lane Sponsored by the Andean Textile Imagine walking into this barn, make beautiful jewelry from the Kennebunk, ME 04043 Association, the group studied the rafters covered with greenery and colorful minerals, selling the jewelry (207) 985-7433 rejuvenation of weaving and knitting white lights, blue and white checked at craft shows, such as University of [email protected] communities whose traditions go tablecloths decorated with Maine Maine Homecoming, the American back thousands of years, saw a M’s and baskets of pinecones, blue Folk Festival in Bangor, Machias From InCircle, we learn that Wayne number of Incan archeological sites, and white globes hanging from 25- Blueberry Festival, and Winter Hanson of Springfield, Virginia, and learned that alpaca wool is foot ceilings, songs from the ’60s, Harbor Lobster Festival among leads a busy life enjoying his grand­ used for weaving fine fabrics, ropes, and then running into people you others. children, researching family history, and potato sacks. have not seen in 40 years. Thanks Paula Singer has assured me canoeing, and camping since retir­ In June, wrestling coach Jerry to Peter Cole, life-size mug book that she has no intentions of retiring ing from the federal government in Perkins of Orrington was inducted photos were prominently arranged or even slowing down. She remains 2002. He is very active in the Maine into the Maine Sports Hall of Fame. as people tried to figure out who very active as a tax lawyer and chair State Society, a volunteer-based During his long career at Rumford was who. Yes, some people of Windstar Technologies, the tax organization in the D.C. area and Mountain Valley High, his teams changed, others looked the same. and immigration software company founded in 1984 to foster and pro­ won five state championships, Talk about people who have not she cofounded with her husband, mote interest in Maine. Wayne has thirteen regional titles, had nine changed a bit—to name a few, Gary Singer, in 1994. She spends been president and is currently the state runner-up finishes, and three Eddie MacKinnon, Roz Gay, and much of her time writing and giving society’s historian and coordinator times finished fourth in the New Jane Huard Richards never looked seminars around the country. Her for the Arlington Wreath Project. England championships. better. Sure, some folks had whiter writings are so technical and her Wayne invites all alums living in the Life-long Augusta resident hair, some had lost their hair, and work quite challenging—I encourage D.C. area to attend the society’s Stanley Koski is staying active in some of us don’t have a clue what you to go to her website: http:// events. city government following his six- color our hair is. Nothing seemed to www.windstar.com. An email from Bob Poulsen, year term on the city council. Stan matter but catching up, laughing, Keep the emails and letters Poway, California, remembers all has been active in community ser­ crying, dancing, and holding on to coming as I find them interesting the fun and renewing acquaintances vice for over 30 years and says that our memories of college life.

Fall 2008 Maine 47 Danny Auclair came from as far to the Carli OK—other news: away as California. Peter Cole and Burke Memorial Dr. Robert Lackey was pre­ his wife came from Texas. Bill Scholarship sented with the U.S. Environmental Horner made his fifth Reunion, Fund at the all Protection Agency’s highest award driving up from New York City. alumni reception as a senior fisheries biologist at Steve Rideout came with his life­ and dinner. EPA’s research lab in Corvallis, size black bear. Seeing Danny, Bill Thanks to all of Oregon. The EPA Gold Medal was Beaulier, Ron Cullenberg, and you who made presented to Dr. Lackey at a cer­ Pete Norris together brought back contributions to emony in Washington, D.C., where the days of walking into the Den and the 1968 class he was cited for his scientific contri­ looking to the right to check out the gift. The night bution in organizing the Salmon Phi Eta table. Seeing Becky ended with a 2100 Project. Dr. Lackey was a Joncas Bourque and Donna Por­ few beers and 1999-2000 Fulbright Scholar at the ter Erikson 71G dancing their pizza at Pat’s University of Northern British Co­ hearts out to “Louie Louie” reminded for old time’s lumbia when the project was con­ me of the dynamic duo they were as sake. Trust me, ceived and planned. He is a cour­ college roommates. Locals from the one thing that tesy professor of fisheries science Orono/Bangor area included Dave 1968 classmates (left to right): Pete Norris, Larry has not and an adjunct professor of political Fenderson and Mike McInnis. Sue Richards, and Sumner “Dutch” Wright enjoying Re­ changed in the science at Oregon State University. Adamski Samoriski, Heidi union 2008. slightest is John Rohman was elected to Dearnley Jackson, and Marge Pat’s—other the board of Yarmouth-based Frost Hunter reunited after all these Following our class lunch we had than the addition of a flat screen TV, GrowSmart Maine. He was also years. Fred Quivey and Jane the privilege of hearing Dr. Paul A. it is like stepping back into the ’60s. featured in the February issue of Walker Woodruff were from the Mayewski speak about global cli­ Many of us remember the Steam Down East magazine in an article midcoast area, joined by their re­ mate change. Clearly the university Plant parking lot for different rea­ entitled Betting on Bangor. spective mates, Beth Hobbs Quivey has tapped incredible educational sons. Jim Roy recalls that he ran Larry and Jane Huard Richards ’69 and Rick Woodruff ’67. Others resources and Dr. Mayewski is autocrosses as a cofounder of the U Richards write that Jane started joining in the party were Tommy world renowned for his work. If you of Maine Sports Car Club in 1966. playing tennis at age 45 and is now Meiser, Reed Thompson and his have not been back to the University Sunday Bion ’70G and Dorain playing in three different USTA 3.5 wife, Karen McMillan, Carol of Maine recently, you need to go Foster (H) hosted a lovely brunch in level groups. Larry is vice chancellor Utterback Guerrin and Carol back. The school has never looked their beautiful home in Hampden. It at Indiana University East. They Clarke Hughes ’74G, and their better. The new Student Recreation was hard to say goodbye but the recently became grandparents. husbands, Gary Adams, Bob and Fitness Center is beyond belief good news is that the Johnsons Keith Weatherbie is retiring as Hickman, Robert Weir, Dave with exercise rooms, squash courts, have gladly offered to host our 45th athletic administrator at Cape Eliza­ Auclair, Elsie Stetson Whidden, indoor tracks, you name it. At times I Reunion in five years. So start beth where he has seen 85 state Una Inman Cheney, John Lacadie had to have a sanity check to re­ planning now as you have another championship teams. ’70G, Dick and Sally Bolduc member that I was at Maine. Satur­ chance to experience a piece of Ted Ames 71G is involved with Boardman, and many more. day evening was filled with acco­ nostalgia that will bring you back to many Gulf of Maine fisheries and Saturday we spent at school. lades to our class for our donation Maine again. often speaks on the history of

There was a good turnout of Class of ’68 members for the 40th Reunion luncheon on May 31 at the new student fitness center. The luncheon was followed by a presentation from UMaine’s Climate Change Institute director, Paul Mayewski.

48 Maine Fall 2008 groundfishing and how it applies to novel, Midnight Rider for the modern day fisheries. Recently he Morningstar, which is a historical spoke at the Mount Desert Island novel, weaving the story of Francis Biological Laboratory. Asbury, a preacher in the late 1700s Finally, our class has over 10 and early 1800s who became more lifetime members. Join Bion Foster, recognized at the time than George Tom Savage, and others in support­ Washington, Thomas Jefferson, or ing the alumni association by be­ any other contemporary. Asbury coming a lifetime member. rode 5,000 to 6,000 miles a year Keep in touch. from Maine to Georgia and 60 times across the Allegheny Mountains. It is a thrilling story of a man who was hunted by Indians, highwaymen, 1969 and Revolutionary War soldiers, stalked by wolves, and had a body racked with pleurisy, rheumatism, Bill and Andrea Hayes Lott and other illnesses that kept him 11 Bayberry Drive from standing or kneeling to pray. As Eliot, ME 03903 Mark puts it, “In Asbury’s case, truth [email protected] is far greater—more dynamic, more Among the Class of 1968 members attending the awards breakfast at exciting than fiction, and just as Have you joined InCircle, the online Reunion 2008 on June 1 were (left to right): Peter Cole, Suzanne Hart, dangerous.” Asbury came close to alumni program? Go to: and Charlie Nichols. Suzanne has served for many years on the alumni death by both a bullet and arrow mainealumni.com and click on association board of directors and is taking over as chair this year. grazing his head, yet he went on. InCircle. Don’t forget to mark your Asbury’s memory is enshrined by calendars for our 40th Reunion for Alliance for Parks and Landscapes, statues in Washington, D.C., which I May 29, 30, and 31,2009. See you 1970 and The Oxford Companion to will find this summer at Drew Uni­ there! Gardens. versity, and at Asbury College in Governor John Baldacci ’86 Carol Conners May was re­ Kentucky. His name is memorialized Jean Willard Young nominated Judge Rae Ann French elected to the Old Town, Maine, city by Asbury College, Asbury Theologi­ 70 Robin Hood Drive of Augusta for active retired status council. George Smith of Mount cal seminaries in Orlando, Florida; Brewer, ME 04412 to the Maine District Court. This new Vernon, Maine, is executive director and at DePauw University in (207) 989-5340 status would allow Rae Ann, who of the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine Greencastle, Indiana; and even the [email protected] has been a district court judge since and he was elected to the board of town of Asbury Park, New Jersey; 1991, to continue to serve as a directors of Yarmouth, Maine-based as well as numerous Asbury Meth­ judge when needed. In March, Greetings to all members of the GrowSmart Maine. odist churches in the United States. Senator Olympia Snowe viewed Class of 1970! Are you aware that Mark and his wife, Loy Brackett the world’s largest snowwoman in you can become lifetime members Leslie ’69, have two sons and three Bethel. The 122-foot tall structure of the alumni association? Our class granddaughters. Please feel free to was called Olympia Snow after only has nine members! That just 1971 read the first chapter of the novel Senator Snowe. Dick Gleason boggles my mind! So if you would online and order a copy, online at: ’70G, president of Gleason Media like to join the select nine, contact www.francisasburysociety.com/ Services, has been named the 2008 the alumni association today! Barbara McCarthy Allen midnightrider.htm. I found it on Citizen of the Year by the Auburn Karen Ann Marks Lemke ’72G 103 Rutland Court Amazon, where I got my copy, and Business Association. Dick currently is an associate professor of educa­ La Plata, MD 20646 I’m sending it to Mark to be signed! owns five radio stations within 40 tion at St. Joseph’s College in [email protected] It’s fantastic reading, and it’s by one miles of Lewiston-Auburn and has Standish, Maine. She is married to of our own classmates. Read that volunteered for numerous organiza­ William Lemke ’69 who is also a Hello to all of my favorite class­ first chapter and please feel free to tions. Vai Perkins ’82G has retired professor at St. Joseph’s College. mates (the ones who read this order a copy. Or contact Mark by as principal of the Lamoine Consoli­ Earlier this year, she was the fea­ column). email at: [email protected]. dated School. Bob Dexter has tured speaker at the Lisbon (Maine) We seem to have plenty of news Lots of other good news, as retired after working 30-plus ye^Fs Historical Society and she related this time around. You may remem­ well—Richard Littlefield is now in the sales department of Morong her research and interview with a ber Mark Leslie of our class who senior vice president and southern Falmouth. Simply Divine Brownies survivor of the Titanic. Waldron was a journalism graduate and was Maine commercial regional manager has moved to a new location in Tom Sawyer remains active in state managing editor of the Maine Cam­ of Camden National Bank. He has Brunswick and has expanded to of Maine politics and ran unsuccess­ pus. He went on to serve as city been with the bank since 1995 and Freeport. Trlna Hayward Beaulier fully for the state senate. editor of the Lewiston Sun from became a senior vice president in of Mount Vernon is the founder and Patrick Chasse ’74G has been 1976 through 1986, and as a roving 2004. Ray Davis, Jr. (G) is retiring CEO of this company, which fin­ landscape curator at the Isabella editor for the Portland Press Herald after 30 years in the health care ished second in a national online Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston and Maine Sunday Telegram from industry and 23 years as chief business contest sponsored by since 2005. He was awarded the 1986 through 1988, when he be­ executive officer of Calais Regional Forbes magazine. She was featured New England Wild Flower Society’s came the founding editor of Golf Hospital. He has told his staff that on the cover of last fall’s alumni first-ever landscape design award. Course News, a national trade he planned to dedicate more time to magazine Patrick also runs his private practice publication, in 1989. hunting, fishing, and family. I am Our class has 11 lifetime mem­ out of Boston and Northeast Harbor In 2000, he formed The Leslies, absolutely certain that he meant that bers, so join these classmates in (Maine). He has also written for Media Consultants, a public-rela­ in reverse order. Ray oversaw the their support of the alumni associa­ such publications as Horticulture tions firm in Monmouth that handles construction of a $22.9 million hos­ tion by becoming a lifetime member. Magazine, Down East, The Journal clients across the country. Mark has pital that opened last year. The new of the New England History Society, won three national writing awards, hospital is a 60,000 square-foot Go Blue! The Journal of the Maine Olmsted and has now published his first building with 30 percent more pa­

Fall 2008 Maine 49 tient parking, and separate waiting every year or so and we just pick up ing fallen veterans. For 16 years, his areas for emergency rooms, mater­ 1972 wherever we left off the time before. company, Worcester Wreath Com­ nity, and hospital patients. We typically overindulge in food and pany, has brought thousands of Representative David drink, and belly laugh until tears roll Christmas wreaths to Arlington Anne Dearstyne Ketchen Richardson (’90G) of Carmel is down our cheeks. The April week­ National Cemetery to decorate the 446 Brook Street seeking re-election to his District 23 end was no exception. graves. Over the past two years the Carlisle, MA 01741 seat that represents Carmel, Etna, I’ve been asked by the member­ company expanded its mission [email protected] Hermon, and Stetson. ship folks at the alumni association through a program called Wreaths Former Portland mayor, George to put in a plug for lifetime member­ Across America, which sent 10,000 Campbell (’79G), has been nomi­ Hello, fellow classmates! I under­ ship. Our class currently has eight wreaths to burial sites for veterans nated to become transportation stand this publication will have a lifetime members. Please consider across the country. commissioner in New Hampshire. wider distribution than usual, so I’d joining them in supporting the The Maine Interscholastic Ath­ George now lives in Portsmouth and like to welcome those of you receiv­ alumni association by becoming a letic Administrators Association once held the same post in Maine. ing it for the first time. This column lifetime member. presented the MIAAA/Maine Hall of He was also Maine’s economic is one way to find out what some of If you want to see one of my Fame award to Brian Hatch of development director in 1979 and your old friends are up to. Another esoteric pastimes, go to: http:// Morse High School, Bath. Pike was transportation commissioner way to connect with classmates is to cinema.acs.its.nyu.edu/~bary/ Bartlett, owner and founder of the from 1980-1984, Portland city coun­ join InCircle. Just go to: ale2008video/ and click the third Friendship Trap Company, which cilor in the 1990s, and served as mainealumni.com and click on choice on the right, Staten Island makes wire lobster traps and other mayor in 1997-1998. InCircle. I’ve heard from a couple of Ferry Terminal: Still River Sword. products, has passecLthe reins of Bar Harbor Bank and Trust people that way, and it’s easy to See if you can find me! (I’m the one that company on and has invented a recently hired Ron Hamilton as sign up. in the black pants...) Write to me channel bench for greenhouses—a financial consultant. Ron has served Which reminds me, I want to say and let me know what YOU have hobby turned business. as financial advisor to many indi­ a special hello to “Happily Anony­ been up to! You might want to consider viduals in the greater Ellsworth mous,” who sent me a card with a marking our Reunion celebration by area, and had a 25-year career with Boston postmark. (You have me becoming a lifetime member of the Prudential, working with both insur­ puzzled! If you don’t fess up, I’ll alumni association. Join our ance and investment products and have to send the envelope to the lab 1973 copresidents, Allen and Patty services. He will continue to work for DNA testing.) Meyer Morrell and former board closely with his clients, providing We’re probably all in the same 35th Reunion at members Trish Riley ’78G and them with the appropriate informa­ boat on this, but after we first gradu­ Homecoming Barry Hobbins in making that tion to make important financial ated, I looked forward to reading the commitment. Contact the alumni decisions. Best wishes to all of you wedding page in the MAINE Alumni October 24-26, 2008 office at: who continue to find new positions. I Magazine. Now, with some anticipa­ [email protected]. am all about retiring and moving tory dread, I turn to the death an­ Rachel Davenport Dutch back to Maine and playing full-time, nouncements. When I received the 2202 Spyglass Hill Circle but those of you who want to work— summer 2008 issue, I was espe­ Valrico, FL 33594 whatever floats your boat! cially saddened to see the names of [email protected] 1974 I don’t know how many of you two classmates, both whom I re­ realize that you have a wonderful member as beautiful, vibrant As our 35th Reunion is right around opportunity to become lifetime women—Dee Martindale and the corner, take a minute and drop a Diantha Hawkes Grant members of the University of Maine Debbie Gruber Ayer. Their deaths line to let us know what you have 3945 Octave Drive Alumni Association. We have quite a haunt me and remind me yet again been up to lately. Check out InCircle Jacksonville, FL 32277 few members from our class, and how precious life is, how quickly at: mainealumni.com to connect with (904) 743-4696 we would like you to join us in sup­ time passes, and how important it is some of the other old hippies. [email protected] porting the alumni association by to stay in touch with people who Steve Sawyer is now the vice becoming a lifetime member. You contributed to my life in some way, president of transportation services We spent almost three glorious can call the UMaine Alumni Associa­ however seemingly small. of Sebago Technics in Westbrook. weeks in Maine this summer. The tion at 1-800-934-2586 or email: Last April, I was fortunate to get Carl Parker, citing the long com­ wonders and beauty of the state of [email protected]. together with three old friends— mute, left his position of head bas­ Maine never cease to amaze us. On Break out that credit card and give Cheryl Lavway Herland, Jan Lilley ketball coach at Lee Academy. a personal note, my oldest stepson, the alumni association a call. It will Additon, and Linda Stafford Morrill Worcester of Harrington Lieutenant Colonel David P Grant, mean that you will continue to get all Wainright—at Linda’s in Old Lyme, was in the running for a national received his first command at Camp of this magnificent news for the rest Connecticut. We try to get together award for his commitment to honor­ Lejeune. I’m sure he’s destined to of your life. Very cool concept, I be a general. My other stepson, think. Michael ’96, continues to remodel Here’s to a beautiful autumn David Mallett ’73 in Concert his very old house in New season for all of you. Please con­ Gloucester from the ground up. We tinue to let me know what is going with Derek Aramburu ’88 are very proud of both of them. on in your lives. I love hearing from Here’s the news—Robert you. Saturday, October 25 Baldacci ’75G has formed a new During Homecoming 2008 real estate development, investing, and consulting company in Portland. Get every issue of your The Baldacci Group has experience Plus in residential, commercial, and alumni magazine. Black Bear Football, Craft Fair, and Reunions timeshare resorts locally, nationally, Become an alumni asso­ and in Ireland. He’s almost as busy For concert tickets call 1-800-MCA-TIXX as his brother and governor, John ciation member today! ’86! For more information about Homecoming visit: mainealumni.org Brenda Harvey has an impor­

50 Maine Fall 2008 tant position as commissioner of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services. She’s gained a lot of respect for her knowledge and accessibility in extremely tough budget times. But her “grace under pressure” has still demanded un­ popular budget and program cuts that affect thousands of Mainers with disabilities. Keep up the good work, Brenda. Congratulations to Jeff Ingalls on his girls’ soccer coaching posi­ tion at Hampden Academy. With an impressive 30-year career in teach­ ing and coaching, he will be a great asset to an already established team that reached the Class A semifinals last year. While at Bangor High School, his team compiled a 141-38-11 record. Best wishes to Jeff in his new adventure. A general note to members of the Class of 1974—we have a number of lifetime members of the alumni association, including Maura Hayes Emerson ’78G, Cynthia Houston Hamilton ’81G (both from my hometown of Brewer), and Mark Lothian to name a few. Please consider a lifetime membership this year to support the alumni associa­ Fourth Generation UMaine Grad tion—it would make a great Christ­ When Sam Carbonetti (center) received his diploma at the commencement ceremony last May, he became mas gift! For information contact: the fourth generation from his family to earn a UMaine degree. To Sam’s left are his parents, Emily [email protected]. And finally, Paul Tinkham ’78 and Stebbins Carbonetti ’76 and Richard “Carbo” Carbonetti 77. To Sam’s right are his aunt, Martha Stebbins I are putting together an alumni Burnham 70, and grandmother, Betty Perkins Stebbins ’46. Betty’s father graduated in 1921. event for the Maine versus Florida State football game in the fall of ’09. for 2008 by the U.S. Small Business note on UMaine’s InCircle saying If you live in Florida or Georgia and 1976 Administration. The U.S. Army that in 2005 he retired from the Air would like to join the fun, please Corps of Engineers has announced Force Reserve after 37 years of send me an email. the selection of George “Witt” service. He was stationed at David Theoharides Anderson as programs director for Andrews Air Force Base, where he 68 Payeur Circle its northwestern division in Portland, met the First Lady, the secretary of Sanford, ME 04073 Oregon. With this appointment, Witt state, the chairman of the joint 1975 (207) 636-7482 becomes a member of the federal chiefs of staff, and the chief of staff [email protected] government’s Senior Executive of the Air Force during his last week Service cadre. Kudos to David of duty. Currently he is employed as Alumni Publications Hello ’76ers! Gordon, president of Katahdin a consultant in the intelligence P.O. Box 550 Have you joined InCircle yet? It’s Cedar Log Homes in Oakfield, for community with Booz Allen Orono, ME 04473 a great place to connect with our the feature article in the Bangor Hamilton. (207) 581-1137 classmates. Go to: Daily News on how his company is Do you realize that our class has [email protected] mainealumni.com and click on the taking steps to reduce any negative 13 lifetime members of the alumni InCircle link. You can also send me impact on the environment. association? It’s a great way to The Class of ’75 is looking for a any items for our Class of 76 col­ I received an email from Emily express your loyalty to and support correspondent to write the class umn using InCircle or by dropping Stebbins Carbonetti who was for our alma mater. column for MAINE Alumni Maga­ me an email. pleased to announce that her son, You can find out more about zine. If you like to write, can meet Congratulations to Lois Kilby- Sam, graduated from UMaine last becoming a lifetime member by an occasional deadline, and want to Chesley for being nominated for May. He is a fourth generation contacting:

Fall 2008 Maine 51 ing weekend. Diane reports that last 1977 Pierce Atwood attorney year there were six decades of Judy Fletcher Woodbury 76 marching band alums represented, from the Class of 1951 to the Class Pearl Turcotte Gapp of 2007, which made the Alumni 7468 Dugway Road Among the Band almost as large as the current Clinton, NY 13323 band. There is an active InCircle (315) 853-6851 Country’s Best group entitled “Marching Band [email protected] alumni” for anyone who would like Judy Fletcher Woodbury ’76 more information. Again greetings! By the time you (history) was recently ranked Becky Amsden is currently read this, we should be enjoying the living in the Atlanta area and loving among the top attorneys in beautiful fall foliage. I hope you had it. Both of her siblings are in that a wonderful summer. the nation for 2008 by Cham­ area which helped influence her I received a lovely note from bers and Partners, an inde­ decision to move south—well, that Peter Priest of Chapel Hill, North pendent British legal research and a case of “snow fatigue.” Sadly, Carolina. Sounds like he misses Becky lost her remarkable mother, firm that publishes rankings of Maine at times, but really enjoys Marilyn Amsden, from complications southern living when spring rolls in the leading global firms based due to Alzheimer’s disease over sometime around February. What a on client interviews. Thanksgiving weekend. Her father difference from Maine winters! Judy is in charge of the Pierce Atwood real estate title section. continues to live in their family home I also got an email from Curt In that position, she focuses on title work and the documentation in Brewer. Carleen. He is now sales manager David and Victoria Kusch Erker for Allied Van Lines in Exeter, Rhode of transactions in their Portland, Maine, office. are living in Orono in an old home Island. He wants to “encourage that they have been renovating for everyone to get out and cheer on 23 years. Several years ago they our new Black Bear club hockey Just go to: mainealumni.com and upon leaving UMaine he spent time built a new garage with space for a team. Let’s help bring them glory click on InCircle. I hope you’ll give it working in the ski industry and a business above. Thus was born like their varsity counterparts!” a try! state-parks system before settling Front Porch Books in June 2007, Butch Arthers ’95G, principal at on a career at UPS. He has been with 3,000 gently used books. Vicky Belfast Area High School, has there for 25 years and is currently is having a wonderful time talking stepped down as the school’s var­ an international account manager. books with her neighbors and tend­ sity football coach. In his 16 years 1978 Stephen and his wife, Lucille, who ing to the gardens that surround the as head coach he guided Belfast to graduated from UMaine Fort Kent in shop. In addition to helping Vicky three Class B state championships 30th Reunion at 1977, live in Auburn, Massachu­ hunt for books, Dave works as a and six Eastern Maine titles, com­ Homecoming setts, and have three grown sons software engineer for Boeing in their piled a 111 -58 record, and led the October 24-26, 2008 between the ages of 20 and 25. Bangor office. He also enjoys hiking, Lions to postseason play in each of They enjoy following the Maine skiing, and pounding nails in his the last 14 years. hockey team and vacationing at spare time. Dave and Vicky are the Children’s book author, Lynn Linda Card LeBlond their camp on Eagle Lake. Their proud parents of one son, Ben, who Plourde ’78G, has a new book out 380 Spurwink Avenue love of Maine has never abated, and is working on his master’s degree in entitled Margaret Chase Smith: A Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 they look forward to an early retire­ environmental engineering at the Woman for President. She says the (207) 799-0545 ment and moving back in several University of California/Davis. Ben book was “a true labor of love and [email protected] years. Then they can attend all plans to work on the drinking-water took forever to research.” The book those hockey games in person! problems in third world countries. tells of key moments in the personal Hello, everyone. Do you all have Mary Rogers Libhart is married Dave and Vicky expect to be work­ and political life of congresswoman your countdown to Reunion calen­ to Peter Libhart and the mother of ing in their bookstore during Re­ Margaret Chase Smith, from her dars prominently displayed? As I Dana, a high school sophomore at union weekend, and welcome all of childhood in Skowhegan, inciden­ write this, it is July 10th and there Bangor High School. Mary and their classmates to stop by for a visit tally Lynn’s hometown as well, to are three months left before the big Peter celebrated their 25th wedding at 67 Pine Street. her rise in political power and pres­ event. I have commandeered the anniversary last year with a trip In early April, I was invited to tige during 32 years of service in calendar that my children used this back to Bermuda, the site of their spend the weekend with Kathy Congress and life in Washington, spring to cross off school days so honeymoon. Peter owns a company Bourgoin and attend the 100th D.C. they could tell me at any moment and contracts to wind power corpo­ reunion of the Alpha Omicron Pi’s Finally, I’d like to put in a good exactly how many days were left rations; he is currently working on chapter at UMaine. Kathy is a physi­ word for membership in the alumni until summer break. It is also hot the project in Mars Hill. Mary is a cian at Eastern Maine Medical association. Is your membership up and steamy here in my kitchen, part-time secretary at her church, Center and her husband, Dave to date? Tired of receiving notices to which makes me look forward to a which gives her the flexibility to Labrecque ’79, works in the chemis­ join or renew your membership? cool October weekend in Orono. attend all of Dana’s sporting events try department at UMaine where he Then please consider becoming a As I write this, Diana Rothstein and take care of their two golden is in charge of all the instruments lifetime member. It’s a great way to is asleep in my guest room, having retrievers. used in research. They have two show your support for the alumni recently arrived from her long trip Also heeding my pleas for news daughters: Julianne will be a high association and give back to from the Land Down Under. She is Diane Whitmore, who is a foreign school junior and Holly will be in the UMaine. Several of your classmates comes every summer to visit her language teacher at Freeport High sixth grade in the fall. Tragically, have signed up already! family and friends, and I look for­ School. She would like to encourage Kathy lost her only sibling, her sister As always, I hope you’ll keep in ward to her visit all year long. She any alumni who were members of Patti Bourgoin of Gardiner, several touch. Your classmates do want to sends her greetings to all her class­ the marching band to join the Alumni days after our visit. Patti attended hear from you. I know because they mates and is sorry that she will not Marching Band at their annual UMaine for several years and would told me so! And a great way to stay be able to join us at Reunion. performance, which will be held at have graduated in the Class of ’79 connected is by joining InCircle. Stephen Richardson writes that the football game during Homecom­ had she not transferred.

52 Maine Fall 2008 Last month I had a wonderful lighting work on A Streetcar Named time working on the Mercy Hospital Desire, Movin’ Out, and Gem of the Auxiliary’s annual fashion show. Another Tony Award for Don Holder ’80 Ocean, among others. I am in awe. This year’s theme was Celebrating Congratulations, Don! Life and all models were either Ground-breaking lighting de­ Several class members have cancer survivors or clinicians work­ signer Don Holder ’80 earned sons and daughters who are now ing in the cancer field. Of course, his second Tony Award this past University of Maine alums! Lisa who was there modeling but Berberian Lafond writes that spring for Best Lighting of a Meredith Strang Burgess. That through the years, she and woman is everywhere! She looked Musical for his work on the husband, James ’79, have attended tall, thin, and tanned. My new career Broadway revival of South Pa­ various UMaine events with friends since retiring is selling a line of cific. He was also nominated for Bill and Linda Hanson and Mike women’s clothing called The Carlisle ’79 and Mary Sheehy Booth ’82G. a Tony for Best Lighting Design Collection, and I supplied clothing to This year, all three families had some of the models. For any of you of a Play for Les Liaisons children graduate from UMaine— stylish ladies who live in southern Dangereuses. Jenny Booth ’08, Craig Hanson ’08, Maine, I would love to have you Don was awarded his first and Justin Lafond ’08. Last year, come take a peek at the clothes and Justin’s brother, Matthew ’07, Tony, as well as a Drama Desk accessories; my fall/holiday show graduated from UMaine. will be in November. Award, for his innovative light­ Congratulations to all! I am trying to obtain little Maine- ing design of Disney’s The Lion Randolph Erb (G) has recently themed gifts for those of you who King. been named executive director of submit items to the next column. the Bangor Land Trust. Randolph Although Don graduated The expense has not yet been moved back to Maine after serving approved, but I encourage you to from UMaine with a forestry as director of philanthrophy for the write to me NOW as you do not degree, he was very involved Don Holder earned his first Tony West Virginia chapter of The Nature want to miss out on the potential for with campus theater produc­ Award in the ’90s for his lighting Conservancy. a gift that will make you the most Works by Maureen Maloney, tions as an undergraduate at design on the smash Broadway sought-after of party guests. I’ll just hit, The Lion King. entitled Maine Viewpoints, were leave it at that. the university. He cites legend- recently on display at the Write soon, write often, write on ary University of Maine theater professor Al Cyrus as being one of Kennebunk Free Library. Maureen behalf of your friends who won’t. his earliest inspirations and influences. received her undergraduate degree Just write. in art at the University of Maine, See you in October! then a master’s degree in art and Newman, Noyes in Portland. Jane mail. All of your UMO friends love teaching at the Massachusetts Lincoln is a top aide to Maine hearing from you, so keep in touch! College of Art in Boston. Most Governor Baldacci ’86. George Rob Clark from Houston, Texas, recently, Maureen received an MFA 1979 Diplock, Jr. is a vice president at recently wrote that he met up with degree from the Vermont College of Kennebec Savings Bank. George’s Tom Sweetster ’79, from Beaumont, Fine Arts. Maureen has been involvement in community service Texas, in San Jose, California. The teaching in the art department of Kim Marchegiani includes Habitat for Humanity, the purpose of their trip to California York High School for the past 17 33 Pride Street Augusta food bank, and Ducks was to run the Rock-N-Roll Half years. Old Town, ME 04468 Unlimited. Susan A. Sparaco is an Marathon. Other news from the Tim Ames, after earning a [email protected] assistant attorney general for the Clark family is that they headed to degree in civil engineering at state of Maine. Las Vegas this past February to see UMaine, has been making news in Is there a prettier place than Maine Finally, a salute to the seven the UMaine baseball team play at the construction business. In the in the autumn? Come back to cam­ members of our class (and you UNLV. early 1990s, Tim and his wife, pus if you have the chance, and see know who you are) who are lifetime Rob works for Technip as the Nancy, merged construction and what’s new (and what hasn’t members of the University of Maine project director for several manufactured retail home sales into changed since “the good old days”). Alumni Association. It’s a great way ExxonMobil U.S. refinery projects. a successful business. Ames Home I’ve got a few notes on class­ to support the organization that Rob and wife, Kathy Evans Clark Center is located in Canaan, Maine. mates; I hope you’ll take a minute to brings us news of, and organizes ’81, have an eight-year-old son, The University of Maine Alumni bring me up-to-date on you and events for, all alums . . . including Matthew. They have lived “in and Association offers a membership yours. (dare I point it out) our 30th Reunion out of Houston” since 1984, with option entitled lifetime membership. Hoorah for Karen Heck (G) who coming next year. Consider becom­ stays in Lyon, France; Tokyo, and Our class has 16 lifetime members. was inducted into the Maine ing a member. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; with Please join Scott Inglis, Brenda Women’s Hall of Fame for her activ­ shorter stays in Puerto Rico and LaRoche Whitney, Bill Dalton, ism and community involvement. Aruba. Rob notes, “We get back to Cindy Van de Workeen Allen, and Her activities have included the Maine every summer to visit, enjoy others and become a lifetime Maine Women’s Lobby, the Maine 1980 the cool weather, and fish!” Nice member. Choice Coalition, Waterville Rotary, hearing from you, Rob! For more information, please and the Maine Women’s Fund, and Recently winning a Tony Award contact the UMaine alumni office at: she is a cofounder of Hardy Girls/ Rosemary Hydrisko Dougherty is Don Holder, for his lighting [email protected] or Healthy Women—a nonprofit that 31 Black Oak Drive design work on South Pacific. Don call 1-800-934-2586. It’s a wonderful champions healthy growth and Hollis, NH 03049 has received many awards in his way to give back to the school that development of girls beyond (603) 566-8352 field. His lighting design for the gave us so much! society’s stereotypes. [email protected] Broadway production of Disney’s I would love to hear from you. Robert Wayboer is a senior The Lion King won a Tony and a Your news is big news! Email me manager in the information technol­ Hello, classmates! I have heard Drama Desk Award. Don also today with what’s going on with you! ogy consulting division at Baker, from many of you via emails and received Tony nominations for his

Fall 2008 Maine 53 1981 1983 25th Reunion at Barb Brown Dalton Homecoming 21 Black Bear Drive Veazie, ME 04401-6982 October 24-26, 2008 (207) 947-4827 [email protected] Robert Fitta 41 Candy Lane As I write this column, I think back Danville, NH 03819 to Reunion weekend in June at [email protected] UMaine. I always attend a few functions as a member of the alumni Twenty-five years! As I write this association’s board. Each year, I column and we prepare to return to request to attend the 50th Reunion Orono for our 25th Reunion, my banquet. It’s always a fun time and I wife, Lisa, and I are filled with mixed still feel young, as the members of emotions—we’re “empty nesters!” that class are old enough to be our Our eldest daughter, Melissa, is a parents—at least for a couple more member of the Class of ’09 at the years! Like it or not, we’re more University of Maine, and our “baby,” than halfway to our 50th! Hope you Kelsey, is now a member of the ’12 don’t wait 50 years to come back to On June 13 UMaine sociology graduate Mark Gatti ’81 celebrated his class at Boston University. Suffice it campus, like a few of the gentlemen 25th year of selling hot dogs from his cart in Portland’s Old Port. The to say we won’t be vacationing in I spoke with this year. Why not plan anniversary party drew many of Mark’s loyal customers and included a Costa Rica anytime soon! on coming for Homecoming this fall? speech by Portland mayor, Ed Suslovic. (Photograph by Sandra Excuse the sloppy segue, but a Get in touch with some of your old Hrasdzira, courtesy of the Forecaster.) classmate who will be spending gang and plan a road trip! You know much of his time in Costa Rica, is how fast these last 27 years Peter Cianchette, who was sworn whizzed by! If you wait any longer, was sorry he had missed our last grams that the association sponsors in as U.S. ambassador to Costa we might not recognize you! reunion due to medical issues fol­ throughout the year, including schol­ Rica on May 8 of this year. Peter The clippings this time are few lowing a car accident and a cancer arships, advocacy efforts, reunions, was Maine’s national Republican and seem to be mostly about educa­ diagnosis. The good news is that he Homecoming, alumni chapters and committeeman and served as the tors. Bill Nemer stepped down from is doing well at present and would affinity groups, and the upkeep and Maine general chairman of the coaching two generations of love to reconnect with old computer operation of our beautiful Buchanan Bush-Cheney ’04 campaign. In Ashland athletes and heading six science buddies. He lives in Alumni House. Log on to the 2002, he was the Republican nomi­ boys’ and girls’ sports. He continues Madbury, New Hampshire, and his website or contact the alumni asso­ nee for governor of Maine. Peter is to teach physical education for the email address is: ciation for more details—and show president of The Cianchette Group, Ashland Community School District. [email protected]. He also your Black Bear pride for a lifetime! a public affairs management and Carl Lusby (G) retired this past encourages you to join the InCircle business consulting firm. He is also June from his post as principal of community and catch up with class­ a partner in the Portland-based the Bryant E. Moore School in mates online. More on that in the private investment firm, CHK Capital Ellsworth. He ends a 37-year career next paragraph! Bob has hopped 1982 Partners. Peter and his wife, in education. Another retirement to around since graduation, from IBM Carolyn, have two children and prior report is that of Madeline Saucier in upstate New York, to a software to his appointment resided in South Belanger (G), who stepped down consultant in Massachusetts, and Alumni Publications Portland. I am not sure if he will be as assistant principal at Biddeford then landed in New Hampshire. We P. O. Box 550 attending Homecoming—however if Primary School this past March. wish Bob the best of health and Orono, ME 04473 I see someone with a great tan I Tori Porter Kornfield, teacher of hope he’ll get a good response to (207) 581-1137 may take a stab at calling out, “Hey, English and public speaking at his request! [email protected] Peter!” Bangor High School, got a once-in- A couple of sales pitches to end Someone who enjoys rejection a-lifetime opportunity to attend the with this time! If you haven’t Hey ’82—what’s new? We’re busy as much as I do is Diane Norton. Academy Awards in February. Her checked out the UMaine Alumni with jobs, families, and life—but our Diane and I share the same avoca­ brother works for a computer anima­ Association’s online community, news is going unreported. Do you tion, we sell, or in Diane’s case sold, tion production company and invited InCircle, click on: have a new scooter that gets phe­ advertising! Diane now serves as her to attend with him. Would love to www.mainealumni.com where you’ll nomenal mileage? A dog that’s a group publisher for Courier Publica­ hear who she bumped into or saw find the link. It’s a great way to Frisbee addict? A son or daughter tions. Courier Publications include through the crowd! connect with old friends from our heading to Orono? Surely you can The Courier-Gazette, The Camden Vai Haynes Morton was the class and the surrounding classes. tell us about your summer vacation, Herald, The Bar Harbor Times, The speaker at the initiation ceremony And a note of thanks to the 11 what you’re doing for work and fun, Republican Journal, The Waldo for Sophomore Eagles this past classmates who are lifetime mem­ or when you last saw a UMaine ’82 Independent, Capital Weekly, and spring at UMaine. As I previously bers of the alumni association. classmate. the leading web news source reported, Vai’s daughter, Rebecca, Many of you are annual members We’re also looking for someone MaineCoastNow.com. Diane resides served as president of the 2007- (which ensures that you receive this to write the news—so contact the in Camden, Maine, with her hus­ 2008 Eagles. Vai said she even magazine regularly), but did you alumni association at the above band, Sandy Ellsworth. Any conver­ found her T-shirt and uniform for the know you had the option of paying address. sation with her at Homecoming occasion, but they had shrunk up for life? In this day and age of should start with, “This is off the tight budgets, your membership record”! terribly! Ditto with mine! Express your Black Bear pride. And finally, Bob Michaud dues are appreciated more than Classmate Linda Eastman dropped me an email to say that he ever. They support numerous pro­ Become a member today! Robichaud and her family spent an

54 Maine Fall 2008 April weekend in Yankee Stadium, and never saw a run scored. The 1985 Robichaud family was in New York to see someone other than Jeter or Ortiz, a real power hitter, Pope Suzanne Lynch Guild Benedict XVI. Linda described it as 34 West Street a “once-in-a-lifetime experience” Manchester, ME 04351 and was more excited that her (207) 623-9404 children David Henry (3), Hannah [email protected] (7), and Frances (9) would be able to be a part of it. Linda and her Another school year has kicked off! husband, David, reside in Hermon, Both of our children are in high Maine. school now—doesn’t seem possible! A number of our classmates Congratulations to first-time were moving up the corporate lad­ publisher Sandra Palmer Fish of der earlier in the year. John West Gardiner, Maine. Sandra’s Dougherty was promoted to corpo­ Sisters Everywhere Wishing for rate project manager of Oxford Peace is a children’s book with Networks in Lewiston, Maine. Jeff gently rhyming text that tells the Andrews was promoted to senior story of how simply peace can vice president at T.Y. Lin spread from one heart to another. International’s Falmouth office. T.Y. The book begins: “Peace is here Lin has established itself as an Among those attending the UMaine College of Engineering reception in inside of me. It’s there to share, for internationally recognized civil and Portland last May were (left to right): Karl Hoose ’85, ’89G (president and all to see. I will give some peace to structural engineering firm, with founder of Applied Thermal Sciences), Al Bingham ’54 (retired), and you...Then there is peace enough offices worldwide. Joe Hackett was alumni association president, Todd Saucier ’93, ’97G. for two.” The number rhyme contin­ recently hired as the vice president ues until it arrives at 10. Admirers of of business banking for Bar Harbor sonal triumphs, interesting vaca­ deliverables. He has moved his fam­ the sewing arts will enjoy the origi­ Financial Services. Joe has more tions, and hear about your families. ily to Flowery Branch, Georgia. He nal, handcrafted fabric illustrations than 15 years of experience as a Many of you may have a college coached his daughter, Catalina’s, she created with 13 female collabo­ branch manager and commercial graduate this year, or could also be softball team last spring. She is a rators—a modern-day quilting lender and is working out of the Bar sharing the empty nest experience budding actress and attended sev­ project. Proceeds from the book will Harbor office. And staying in the that my wife and I are going eral acting camps this past summer. be used to help feed and educate banking and finance industry, Kim­ through. As a friend in a similar As some of you may recall, Paul children. The first profits were ear­ berly Lowell Nason ’85G was position recently said to me, “It’s a Cook has formed a partnership, marked for school supplies for named vice president and Camden good thing we still like one another!” Seminary Redevelopment, LLC, to Malawi children. market manager for Camden Na­ I am interested in your lives redevelop the former Bangor Theo­ Laurie Osgood has been tional Bank! since UMaine and look forward to logical Seminary campus. The part­ named president and CEO of Finally, a few of our classmates sharing your stories with other nership purchased the 9.25-acre UniTel, in Unity, Maine. Laurie is have made a lifetime commitment to members of our class. Happy campus in August 2007. It looks like also vice president of business the University of Maine. Thomas Homecoming! the property will be developed into a development at UniTel’s parent Burrall, Jeffrey L. Hanscom, Mary community service center with corporation, UniTek. Laurie lives in Place, and Scott A. Leach have space for health care and social ser­ Belfast, Maine, with her husband, become lifetime members of the 1984 vice providers, a housing complex Bruce, and their three daughters. University of Maine Alumni Associa­ for low-income seniors, a depository She also volunteers with the Tele­ tion. The alumni association relies for final copies and special editions phone Association of Maine and on us for funding in order to keep all Louise Soucy of books and periodicals, and a culi­ Good Will-Hinckley. alumni connected to our alma mater. 190 Main Street nary arts and hospitality program. Deborah Dumoulin is the new The UMAA also provides you with a Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 Barry Dana, former Penobscot diabetes nurse educator for South­ variety of valuable benefits and your [email protected] chief, brought knowledge of the ern Maine Medical Center Visiting dues help supply important funds state’s first people to the Gilbert El­ Nurses after a 20-year tenure at the association uses to continue its Hello, classmates! I hope you all ementary School in Augusta during Maine Medical Center. Deb lives in service to the University of Maine, had a fantastic summer. Only one Maine Native Peoples Week. Among Biddeford, and is an active hockey its current students, and its gradu­ more year until our 25th Reunion! other knowledge shared with the fan—her three children were on the ates. One of the ways they keep us Make plans now to come to UMaine youngsters, Barry taught them to Maine Class A championship team all connected is this very magazine, and catch up with your college make a traditional survival shelter in 2007. which many of you are reading for friends. In the meantime, you might from saplings and boughs. Have you considered lifetime the first time in a long time. Find out be interested in joining InCircle The UMaine Alumni Association membership to the UMaine Alumni how you can continue to receive it where you can connect with other wants me to remind you that lifetime Association? Please consider join­ by visiting them on the web at: UMaine alumni online. Several of membership is a great option. ing Kimberly Bailey, John mainealumni.org. After all, you don’t our classmates have already joined. Please join the 11 members of our Coleman, Deidre O’Callaghan, want to miss my next installment of Just go to: mainealumni.com and class who are lifetime members in Michael Pineau, Suzanna Sullivan classnotes! click on InCircle. supporting the alumni association. Brown, Maria Fuentes, Kimberly I know you have interesting I received an email from Patrick This is all the news I have this McCourt Ford, and Barry Gates in stories to tell, and since this issue is Dunn. He has joined a start-up time. I am sure many of you read supporting the alumni association by reaching all our classmates for the company called Orange Parachute the classnotes section of this maga­ becoming lifetime members. For first time in many years, I encourage as business continuity practice lead zine first. This column is dependent more information call Shannon at you to share your stories and expe­ for North America. He is responsible on you sending me your news. Take the alumni office at 1-800-934-2586 riences with me, and your class­ for new business development as a moment now to drop me a line! or email: mates. I want to write about per- well as quality delivery of consultant Happy Autumn! [email protected].

Fall 2008 Maine 55 All for now. Hope to see you at erie of pets.” She hopes peers and Carol Haskell Wertz ’86 Homecoming festivities—and as faculty from the nursing program or always, would love to hear from you from Aroostook Hall will not hesitate and share your news with our class­ Top Performer at Procter & Gamble to write her at: [email protected]. mates. Please remember to go to: Carol Haskell Wertz ’86 (mer­ mainealumni.com and sign up for chandising), recently received InCircle, so that you can keep in the Procter & Gamble—Pro­ touch with alumni all year long. The alumni association would also like to fessional Care, Director of 1986 encourage you to sign up as a Sales of the Year Award as lifetime member. So far, only eight Donalyn Blanchard Macdougall well as the company’s Out­ of us have signed up and I’m one of George Macdougall standing Leadership, Recogni­ them! 1 Davis Road tion Shares Award. Fairfield Center, ME 04937 [email protected] The awards cited Carol for being “a top performer among 1988 her peers” and for her “passion Hi, classmates! This column is going 20th Reunion at out to even more alumni than usual, for leadership and winning.” so I’d like to take a sec and tell you Homecoming Carol is the daughter of about the advantages of belonging October 24-26, 2008 to the UMaine Alumni Association! Gloria Haskell and former You will get the very interesting UMaine athletic director Stuart Haskell ’56. She now lives in Deborah Carll Curtis classnotes and magazine three Londonderry, New Hampshire, with her husband, Lloyd, and 56 Green Ridge Drive times a year, you can find and chat their two children, Hunter and Logan. with new and old alumni friends on Buxton, ME 04093 (207) 727-5262 InCircle on the association’s [email protected] website, you get business and campus discounts, and more! It is a on the Bangor city council. He was Portland High for 16 years, is now great, fun way to get and keep in first elected as governor of Maine in coaching baseball at Westbrook Hello, Class of 1988! As this issue touch! Also, the alumni association 2002 and is now serving his second High. Mike stepped down from reaches more of you, I hope you wants to remind you that lifetime term. He, wife Karen ’83, ’01G, and coaching about a year ago but enjoy the articles and the up-dates memberships are available. That son, Jack, reside at the Blaine found that he “missed the game big provided in the classnotes for not way you can save some money and House in Augusta. time.” Earlier this year Mike pre­ just our class but for the other not have to track renewing and as As I write this, George and I are sented the Fitzpatrick Trophy to the classes in which you know some­ always, get the benefits above! looking forward to a family trip to top senior football player in the state one. Welcome. We are a bit light on news this North Carolina this weekend. Our of Maine. Twenty-five years ago This time around, due to space time—please email or snail mail us nephew Ian graduates from high Mike won the Fitzpatrick himself. constraints, I only have room to with the latest! school, the fourth one to do so! Lynn Hearty Coutts is an assistant mention a few of our classmates, William Lovejoy is serving on Where does the time go? Will get a coach and pitching consultant for but please drop me a line and I’ll try the Old Town city council. fun chance to visit with George’s the Black Bears softball team. Lynn to include your information next Paul Conway is the interim family including alums Walter ’57, played at Maine and was named time. First, it is time to congratulate federal coordinator for the Office of ’71G and Judith Dale Macdougall NCAA Northeast All-American in Thomas and Martha Bell Luttrell Gulf Coast Rebuilding. ’57, and Arthur ’80 and Susan 1987, the first Maine player to earn on their purchase of the Owls Head Thomas Babineau has gradu­ Norton Macdougall ’81, as well as that honor. General Store as announced in The ated from CBA’s Graduate School of hosts Malcolm and Angela (though Cornelius Russell was elected Courier Gazette, Rockland, Maine. Retail Bank Management at the they are not lucky enough to have president of the Maine Innkeepers The store is located near the post University of Virginia. Thomas has gone to UMaine, ha!). Association last winter. David office and the road that leads to the worked in banking for over 20 years Keep in touch! Skinas (G) was elected to the board Owls Head Lighthouse. If you are in and now oversees Northeast Bank’s Donny of directors of The Intervale Center. Owls Head, Maine, drop by and retail division with branches David is an archeologist with the enjoy a cup of coffee or light meal. throughout Maine. After getting his USDA Natural Resources Conserva­ It is also time to mention the B.S. in business at UMaine, he tion Service in Vermont, and has American Folk Festival that occurs received his master’s in business at 1987 been with the NRCS since 1994. each August in the city of Bangor. Husson College, as well as receiv­ Jay Muth joined Camden National The executive director, Heather ing various banking and insurance Bank as a vice president and com­ McCarthy, mentioned in the Febru­ Andrew P. Nagelin licenses and certifications. mercial loan officer and will be ary 2008 issue of Down East maga­ 56 Gibson Street Maine Maritime Academy an­ based in Bangor. Jay has over 20 zine, that there is a “new excitement Medford, MA 02155 nounced that its 2008 commence­ years in the banking industry and about Bangor. The folk festival is [email protected] ment speaker was the Honorable lives in Winterport with his family. evidence of the changes....” If you John Baldacci, governor of Maine. Lois Withey Hamel (’03 Ph.D.) haven’t visited Bangor in a while, John received an honorary doctor­ Hello, alumni. As I write this, the sent me a note this spring. She has maybe it is time to swing by next ate from the college in 1997. Maine Boston Celtics won game six in been a nurse for 20 years and a August to check out the fun. Maritime Academy president, Boston last night and green shirts nurse practitioner for 10 years with Van L. Perry is a vice president Leonard Tyler, notes that the are everywhere! Hopefully by the certification in primary care, and and commercial loan officer at college’s honorary degree serves to time you are reading this, the Red earned a Ph.D. from Maine. Lois Mechanics Savings Bank in Auburn. recognize Baldacci’s more than 25 Sox will be World Series champs has received several awards for her Van has over 20 years in the bank­ years of service to the people of again. The “again” part never seems teaching and leadership over the ing industry and lives with his family Maine. John was first elected to to get old! Anyway—Mike Ruther­ years. She lives in Auburn with her in Readfield. public office in 1978, earning a seat ford, who coached baseball at husband, Dennis, and their “menag­ Birth announcements are always

56 Maine Fall 2008 great news. Jim and Wendy Sheay Maine; and Manchester, New Hamp­ Hutzelmann welcomed their daugh­ shire. Daniel focuses on real estate ter, Sonya Nancy Hutzelmann, on Michael Martin ’87 Recognized for Outstanding litigation matters and lives in May 8. Sonya joins her three-year- Work at Brewer Parks and Recreation Yarmouth. old brother, Nathan. The Judy Flint Gerish was ap­ Hutzelmanns live in Three Bridges, pointed to the Maine Emergency New Jersey. Michael Martin (business ad­ Medical Services board of directors Finally, if you are not a member ministration) of the Brewer by Governor John Baldacci ’86. She of the alumni association, maybe it Parks and Recreation Depart­ will serve a three-year term. Judy, a registered nurse, is the director of is time—20 years after our gradua­ ment received the William B. tion—to consider joining. Or maybe the Heartwise Cardiac Rehabilitation for some it is time to become a Haskell Professional of the Program at the Mayo Regional lifetime member. If interested, more Year Award last spring—the Hospital. She also serves as the information can be found by calling highest recognition given by quality assurance quality improve­ ment nurse for Mayo EMS ambu­ 1-800-934-2586. the Maine Recreation and And as always, I’d love to hear lance. from you. Parks Association. Suzan Prendergast Bell is the Mike has worked for the new executive director of the Brewer Parks and Recreation Bangor Humane Society which serves more than 200 communities Department for 19 years and 1989 in five Maine counties. Suzan lives was cited as being instrumental in the Bangor area with her husband in the department’s success and growth. He lives in Bradley with and son. Janis Broadbent Moriarty his wife, Angela, and their daughters, Rachael and Lauren. Hiren J. Shah (G), PE. has 279 Clifton Street become a senior associate at the Malden, MA 02148 firm Mueser Rutledge Consulting (781) 324-2554 Engineers located in New York City. [email protected] 2008. Tim is employed with Center Keep the news coming and have He specializes in “the definition of Transport in Easton. a happy and healthy fall! subsurface conditions and soil and Happy fall to all! Timothy A. Pease has joined rock design properties and the Greetings during this season that the law firm of Rudman and design of shallow and deep founda­ always brings back fond memories Winchell in Bangor. tions ... horizontal directional drilling, of our days at Maine—football Dean Smith ’91G was treated to 1990 pipe-jacking, and micro-tunneling.” games, Homecoming, and the great an extraordinary 40th birthday Some of his significant projects fall foliage on campus. Hope you’ll present last winter—tickets to Super include: the Harlem River Crossing be inspired to write or email and let Bowl XLII between the Pats and the Melissa L. Brancely Burns in the Bronx, New York; the Atlantic our classmates know what you’re up New York Giants! Dean’s wife, 63 Rocky Hill Road Treatment Plant in Virginia Beach, to! Laurie Labbe Smith, planned this Saco, ME 04072 Virginia; and the Conde Nast Tower Michele Wehrwein Albion surprise for over a year! Dean is a (207) 283-1860 at 4 Times Square in New York City. emailed me to let me know she’s vice president at Orono Spectral [email protected] Art Greenlaw (G) retired as authored a book, The Florida Life of Solutions, a research and develop­ head football coach at Mattanaw- Thomas Edison, which will be ment firm specializing in sensor/ Happy fall! We had a great summer. cook Academy. In the three years he released this fall by the University detection technology for environ­ One of our best adventures was our was coach he guided his team to Press of Florida. The book mental monitoring. Laurie is a camping trip in June. In July, the three postseason appearances. He documents the famous inventor’s registered nurse in Eastern Maine kids and I took a trip to Seattle to is still a part-time consultant in winters in Florida from 1885 to his Medical Center’s cardiac unit. The visit my twin sister and her family. Of UMaine’s Sports Done Right Initia­ death in 1931. Historic photographs Smiths have been married 17 years course, we went to the beach, ate tive. and insightful sidebars accompany and have two sons: Hunter and pizza at Old Orchard Beach, and did Andrew E. Silsby has been the text to provide a comprehensive Hyatt. Makes turning 50 sound the usual summer things in Maine. promoted to senior vice president and compelling narrative about appealing! This fall, Kayla entered first grade and treasurer at Kennebec Savings Edison’s leisure and work activities Gail Martin Labonty of and Mikey entered his last year of Bank. He works in the bank’s main at his tropical retreat. Congratu­ Scarborough was named manager preschool. office in Augusta. Andrew is also lations, Michele! of the Forest Avenue, Portland Thomas J. McKellop (G), an involved with the Kennebec Cham­ Rich Kimball ’97G will continue branch of the University Credit employment and career counselor ber of Commerce and the United doing radio commentary of Black Union. She has more than seven associated with the Westminster Way of Kennebec Valley. Andrew Bear football games on the Clear years of experience in financial Presbyterian Church in Auburn, New lives with his wife and three children Channel (no longer WZON). This services, including six as vice York, writes that he received his in Augusta. will be his 10th season with president for Fraser Federal Credit license in 2008 to practice as a Christian Lalonde is having a broadcast partner Bob Lucy. Rich is Union. licensed mental health counselor screen play that he helped write and a Brewer Middle School coordinator The Class of ’89 has six lifetime from the University of New York develop made into a horror-action and Brewer High School drama club members. Please consider this office of the professions. He also movie. He is one of four producers. director. simple way to support the alumni holds credentials as a national He will be involved in all aspects of Eric Weinrich is still playing association! certified counselor and national the film. In addition, he directs the hockey for the Portland Pirates in I am planning to resign my certified career counselor. Thanks movements of hockey players that the AHL, but suffered a facial bone position as class correspondent as for writing! are implemented into 2K video fracture last February, which I’m adopting a baby later in the year. New jobs! Attorney Daniel J. hockey games. sidelined him for an extended Anyone interested in replacing me Edwards joined Bernstein Shur, one Please consider lifetime mem­ period. please email me or Abigail Zelz at of northern New England’s largest bership in the alumni association. Timothy Driscoll and Melissa the alumni association multi-service law firms. Their offices For membership information, please Willigar were married on August 9, ([email protected]). are located in Portland and Augusta, contact Shannon in the alumni office

Fall 2008 Maine 57 at: [email protected] Another classmate with summer or 1-800-934-2586. Several of your travel plans is Jennifer Crotty 1993 classmates are lifetime members. Davis. She, her husband Stu, and Your classmates would love to eight family members were planning Alumni Publications hear what is happening in your life. on taking a grand tour of Ireland at P.O. Box 550 Please send me by email anything the end of August. Terri Lambert Orono, ME 04473 that you would like included in the and her fiance, Geoff Spitzer, took (207) 581-1137 next column. time off from a major house remod­ eling project to travel to London and [email protected] Paris for a combined business trip and vacation in May. Greetings, Class of ’93. It’s been 15 1991 Did anyone else take a vacation (wow!) years since graduation. this summer? Do you have future Obviously, we’re not still living in the plans for travel with friends, family, dorms and living on macaroni and Lori Schlenker or loyal pets? Or did you stay home cheese (OK, maybe the last part 229 Deerfield Lane and chill out in the backyard? Let us hasn’t changed), so you must have Lawrence, KS 66049 know what you’ve been doing. More something to report. Where are you (785) 312-7384 next time! Go BLUE! living, working, and what are you [email protected] doing for fun? If you’re looking for a DANIEL EDWARDS ’90 has new hobby or volunteer position, we Greetings! It was great to hear from joined the litigation practice have an opening—we need some­ so many classmates recently. Can group at Bernstein Shur, one 1992 one to write this column. It’s a great you believe that it was 17 years ago of northern New England’s way to connect with your class­ mates! Contact the alumni associa­ when we graduated from UMaine largest law firms. He will and went off to find our way in the Michelle Bouchard tion at the above address to find out world? What have you been doing focus his practice on a wide 25 Hardwick Road more. since then? We’d all love to hear range of real estate litigation Boothbay, ME 04537 from you. Drop me a line and I’ll matters. (207) 633-0655 [email protected] share your stories. Here is what’s A Yarmouth native, Dan is new with some of our classmates. 1994 Dawna Bickford has been a cum laude graduate of the Calling all ’92 alums! Please send appointed a school nurse by the University of Maine School of us any updates or news that you Stacey Stump Bucksport school board. Dawna may have about your life, work, Law. He majored in English 1558 Massachusetts Avenue previously worked at the Acadia family, whatever! You are making and was an honors student Apartment 2 Hospital in Bangor, primarily in my job too easy, as I have very little Cambridge, MA 02138 providing both in-patient and out­ during his undergraduate to write about this time around. Take [email protected] patient services to children. years at UMaine. a second and send a note to update John Holden (G) of Auburn has your classmates on your life—there Beth Watson Calhoun joined the USDA Rural Development must be something going on! After 3021 W. Queen Lane staff as an area specialist. He will city of Scottsdale. He also men­ all, we are celebrating our 20th high Philadelphia, PA 19129 serve Androscoggin, Franklin, tioned his love for sports and school reunions this year! (Hard to Kennebec, and Oxford counties. weather in the winter. Would that be believe, isn’t it?) [email protected] John’s previous position was as the weather in Arizona or Maine, Johanna DeHoff opened a new director of business services at Marty? business called Synergy Massage Hello, classmates! We hope you Eastern Maine Development Corpo­ There are a number of class­ and Bodywork in downtown had a great summer! ration in Bangor. mates who have joined the alumni Rockland, Maine, this past spring. Michael Azevedo won the On November 23rd, Jeff Holmes association as lifetime members. I They specialize in massage therapy Telecommunicator of the Year award and his wife, Melissa, welcomed am one of them. With life being so with an emphasis on health and from the Maine chapter of the Na­ Charlotte Katherine Holmes into the busy, now I never have to worry wellness. Good luck, Johanna, with tional Emergency Number Associa­ world. She weighed six pounds 15 about paying my dues each year. your new business! tion. Michael is a dispatcher for the ounces and was 20 inches long. Think of it as a way to simplify your Lastly, Kathryn Hunt (G) was Penobscot Regional Communica­ The happy (but sleep-deprived) life. The benefits for members are hired by Starboard Leadership tions Center and also serves as the family lives in Wakefield, Massachu­ continuous, and this is a great way Consulting LLC to expand its ser­ fire chief in the town of Carmel. setts. Jeff works as a principal to support the alumni association. If vices to the for-profit sector. She Nancy Scovern has been named a engineer at Genzyme Corporation you’d like more information, contact looks forward to using her strategic designated certified insurance where he is currently involved in the the alumni office: planning skills with private and counselor by the Society of Certified building of their new biotechnology [email protected] or public organizations statewide. She Insurance Counselors. Nancy works facility in Beijing, China. Recently, call 1-800-934-2586. resides in Bangor with her family. in Rockland as a customer service he had the opportunity to travel to Stephanie Burchill Love is Please consider joining the representative for the Allen Agency, Beijing and Shanghai where he living in Anchorage, Alaska, with her alumni association as a lifetime an insurance, employee benefits, enjoyed the local cuisine and husband, Scott, and was promoted member. Our class has eight lifetime and financial services company. climbed the Great Wall. to graphic designer/production members. Let’s try to increase that Joan Staffiere was presented with I received an email from a new coordinator at the Alaska USA number and support the alumni the Outstanding Advocate for Arts alumni association lifetime member Federal Credit Union. She and Scott association! Education Award by Governor John Martin Dittiger (G). Marty enrolled escaped the cold of the great north Baldacci ’86. Joan is the principal of in the theatre arts graduate program by traveling to Palm Springs and the Capri Street and State Street at UMaine after retiring from the Las Vegas in April. Stephanie’s To get every issue of MAINE schools in Brewer. Navy. He currently lives in Scotts­ summer plans include going to become a member of your Laurie Robinson Maker (G) is dale, Arizona, where he spends his Seattle to see the Red Sox play the running for the Democratic nomina­ time writing and volunteering for the Mariners. alumni association today! tion for Plymouth County Commis-

58 Maine Fall 2008 sioner in Massachusetts—the pri­ Bangor. mary election is September 16, Glenn E. Giles (G) retired after 2008. Laurie works at Massasoit 30 years as a music teacher in College in Brockton, Massachusetts, public schools in the Rutland, Ver­ as a public relations manager and mont, area. He is now a professor of also serves as the chairwoman of music and department chair at his the Halifax School Committee. undergraduate alma mater, Glenn Aho (G) is the new city Castleton State College in manager of Auburn. Glenn was Castleton, Vermont. Congrats, previously the town manager of Glenn! Lincoln. Matt Watkins has been Darci Yost Hamm is the senior hired as a vice president and busi­ vice president and senior retail ness-banking officer at Bangor banking officer at Norway Savings Savings Bank. Matt lives in Bangor Bank. She has over 11 years of with his wife and two children. Craig banking experience. She is a board Ladd is engaged to Nicole Levine. member of Norway Downtown and They are planning a May 2009 offered her services as a board wedding. member of the Kennebec Girl Scout Also, on behalf of the alumni Council. association, we’d like to encourage Fran Emmons lives in Beaver you to consider a lifetime member­ Cove with her husband, Ed, four ship. More information can be found cats, and a horse. She is a reporter on the UMaine Alumni Association with the Moosehead Messenger in website (www.mainealumni.org). Greenville. Fran is a former teacher of downhill skiing, a whitewater rafting guide, and a graduate of the Walter Herbert Foster IV ’93 (left) and Katherine Foster Dall ’66 are Master Gardener program. 1995 congratulated by alumni association president, Todd Saucier ’93, ’97G. Remember our classmate Tarren Bragdon? He was the Foster Family Honored for UMaine Legacy youngest person elected to the Keri Sewell Seitz Maine House of Representatives 6 Algonquin Lane back in 1996. Now Tarren is the new The Foster family, with four generations of University of Maine Brunswick, ME 04011 CEO of the Maine Heritage Policy [email protected]. graduates spanning close to a century, was the recipient of this Center in Portland. MHPC is a year’s Fogler Legacy Award at Reunion 2008 on June 1. Accept­ conservative think tank that advo­ Fall has finally arrived, though as I ing the award on behalf of the family were Katherine Foster Dall, cates free market public policies in write it’s a pretty spring day where I health care, education, and the Class of 1966 and Walter Foster, Class of 1993. am enjoying smelling the fresh economy. He is also collecting lilacs. Our news is sparse this time The first member of the Foster family to attend the university signatures to put a health care around—I’d like to remind you to was Walter Herbert Foster, Sr., who graduated with a degree in reform initiative on the 2009 ballot. send in notes about what’s going on animal science in 1905. He went on to earn a law degree at This initiative would allow any insur­ so I have something to write about ance company licensed in New Harvard and to a distinguished career in the Boston area. The next time. England to sell its plans in Maine. Almost a year ago, Governor most recent family member to graduate is Katherine’s daughter, Serena Morris (G) traveled to Baldacci ’86 and the Maine Depart­ Allison Dall Hall, Class of 1996. Costa Rica last October with 17 of ment of Environmental Protection her Hampden Academy biology recognized our classmate, Michael students. The students wrote a blog Sinclair, for his efforts to help re­ (NMCC), helped form a partnership about their experiences and shared store and protect Maine’s water­ for a new education agreement with 1996 it with parents, classmates, and ways during activities commemorat­ the University of Maine. Teachers friends back home. ing the 35th anniversary of the that require the new education Kristen Cote Cady, formerly federal Clean Water Act. Michael is endorsement would have previously Leah McBreairty marketing director at the Sun Jour­ a chemical engineer with Rumford had to travel to Orono for the 2147 Fairview Avenue nal and marketing manager at the Paper who has worked on reducing classes, but under the new agree­ Missoula, MT 59801 Massachusetts Convention Center nutrient discharges in industrial ment courses will be available at umainel [email protected] Authority, has joined the Maine wastewater. NMCC. Also, the agreement gives Development Foundation as pro­ Saint Michael’s College of NMCC students a smooth transition Jennifer Cross Goode (G) has gram director for the Maine Down­ Colchester, Vermont, acknowledged from the early childhood education earned an accredited customer town Center and REALIZEIMaine, Lynne Nelson Manion (G, 03 program into UMaine’s baccalaure­ service representative designation the statewide initiative to connect Ph.D.) as an Unsung Hero back in ate programs. as a personal lines account execu­ people ages 20 to 40. December. The liberal arts Catholic The alumni association has tive for the Allen Agency in Camden. Paul Kariya completed his first college solicited nominations from asked that we pass along the idea Jennifer lives in Waldoboro with her year with the St. Louis Blues of the its students to recognize those of lifetime membership, which a few eight-year-old son, Ian, and she National Hockey League. The teachers who inspired them to of our classmates have become. I’d enjoys playing the piano and sing­ former Hobey Baker Award winner pursue higher education. Lynne is a also like to remind you of the ing. had previously played for Anaheim teacher at John Bapst High School InCircle section of the John Cashwell (G), president of and Nashville. We wish him the best in Bangor. mainealumni.com website which Seven Islands Land Company in of luck in next year’s NHL season! Heidi Broad-Smith (G), an early gives you an opportunity to connect Bangor, is a GOP candidate for the Please let us know what you’ve childhood education instructor at with your classmates. Maine House of Representatives been up to! We look forward to Northern Maine Community College I hope this finds you well! District 17 seat covering part of hearing from you!

Fall 2008 Maine 59 second baseman when the Lynx March of Dimes and the Pathfinders make at this point in our lives to 1997 won the 1991 championship. Previ­ program. permanently solidify the bond with ously, David was coaching at Lee Also, I received the following our alma mater. We look forward to Academy. from fellow Beta, Eric Simonds: “I you joining us in this unique connec­ Yolanda Sly Alison McCrady (G) is the have accepted a position with the tion. For membership information 201 A. Darwin Avenue recycling coordinator at Ecomaine, Maine Department of Environmental you can contact the alumni office at: Rutherford, NJ. 07070 the non-profit recycling and waste Protection as the staff development [email protected] or (202) 253-3083 cell disposal organization, reports the specialist with the Hazardous Mate­ 1-800-934-2586. [email protected] Journal Tribune Weekend. Alison rial and Waste Remediation Divi­ I hope all is well with everyone, helps enroll communities in its new sion. My duties include maintaining and have a great fall! I look forward Greetings, Class of ’97, single-sort recycling program. She health and safety standard compli­ to hearing more from you soon! Why is New Jersey always has her master’s in public adminis­ ance and certifications with individu­ associated with the turnpike? In tration. als who monitor and remediate college, people always asked, “what Heidi Aunins (G) has joined the hazardous waste sites and spills.” exit?” when I told them I was from staff of the counseling program at In January, Stephen Eldridge 1999 New Jersey. I lived nowhere near Mayo Regional Hospital, reports the (G) was selected as town manager the New Jersey Turnpike. Now, the Eastern Gazette. Heidi is a licensed of Lisbon out of 41 applicants. Most proper response is 16W since I’m clinical professional counselor who recently he was the Lewiston-Au­ Andrea Downs Quenneville now living in Rutherford. Just don’t has worked as a mental health burn joint services coordinator. He 4730 Chino Peak Court tell my neighbors that my favorite clinician in Maine since 1997. She also previously worked as the town Las Vegas, NV 89139 quarterback is not the one who holds a master’s of counseling from manager in Rumford, and carried (702) 614-1945 plays a few miles away. I hope this UMaine. many responsibilities in the towns of [email protected] finds you well! You can send news First there was My Space, then Green (2001-2005) and Etna (1999- to me at [email protected]. Facebook, and now UMaine’s very 2001). He is also married and has Hello, everyone! I have a significant Hampden resident Kyle Ross own InCircle can help you catch up two children. amount of news to share this time was the recipient of the Class of with old classmates. Go to: Track star of our era, Dereck around, so I’ll cut straight to the 1997’s scholarship for 2007-2008. mainealumni.com and click on Treadwell, continues to excel ath­ chase! Kyle is currently studying biology InCircle to join. letically. On September 30, 2007, he Once again, it is the season of and was involved in many high Did you know you can obtain a won the Amateur Duathalon Na­ weddings! Michael Zubik is school activities. He closes his lifetime membership in the alumni tional Championship Title, and engaged to Molly Higgins. The thank-you note with, “You have association? Our class has nine finished third place over all at the couple met while working at directed me down the right path for lifetime members. To find out more Stars and Stripes Jersey Powerman Margarita’s Restaurant in Orono. a great and successful life.” contact the alumni office at Ohio. Dereck is currently in his third Michael is currently the manager of Nancy Dymond’s family was [email protected] or year as the Hartwick College cross­ Sebago Brewing Company in South featured in Gerald Talbot and H.H. call 1-800-934-2586. country coach. Previously he served Portland. They are planning an Price’s book, Maine’s Visible Black as the sport’s coach at Husson in autumn wedding. Jaime Poland is History.The book discusses how 2003, and at Belchertown High engaged to Patrick Underwood. She many African Americans, including (Massachusetts) during the 1999- is an accountant. Sarah Nancy’s family, immigrated from 1998 2000 seasons. He has also com­ Maciejewski and Tim Brosnihan Canada and their role in Maine and peted professionally for the last six ’07G are engaged to be married. the Bangor community. Nancy is a years with highlights of anchoring Sarah is a student at Southern teacher in the Bangor School Sys­ CPT Robert E. Brewer the 2005 U.S. champion indoor Maine Community College in South tem, reports The Bangor Daily 123 Moreell Circle track distance medley and finishing Portland in the marine biology News. Monterey, CA 93940 49th in the 2006 XTERRA World technician program. Ward R. Libby Jeffrey Austin Cary and his umainel [email protected] Championships as a tri-athlete. is engaged to Billie Schaffer. He is a wife, Aimee Turcotte Cary ’00, of Congrats, Dereck! project manager with Eastern Danvers, Massachusetts, welcomed Hearty Maine Hello from Kiev! I’m in Another of our star athletes, Research Group in Washington, their first child, a son, Seamus Kiev, Ukraine, for a month in the Cindy Blodgett, completed her first D.C. Austin Cary, on June 26, 2007. He spring studying Russian in an im­ year as head coach of the UMaine I received some news from one weighed eight pounds, five ounces, mersion program supplementing my women’s basketball team. She took of my fellow All Maine Women, Tara and was 20 1/4 inches long. Aimee intensive program back in Monterey. hold of the program, which was Eisner. She is engaged to Doug is an account manager for a market­ If all goes according to plans, I’ll heading in a downward direction, Kennedy and planning a December ing firm in Gloucester, Massachu­ finish the program in July and move and is now showing a reversal, wedding. Tara is the events coordin­ setts, and Jeff is a GIS analyst for back to Germany in August. thanks to her leadership and experi­ ator for the MIT Loan Advancement an engineering firm in Peabody, Congratulations to our class­ ence. Initiative in Cambridge, Massa­ Massachusetts. mates on the following new posi­ I was happy to hear from fellow chusetts. Lori LaPointe is helping the tions: Merrill Bank on Main Street in Senior Skull Greg Burns via our Lindsay Lawrence emailed me Wiscasset community to enjoy the Bangor promoted Holly O’Halloran InCircle class page! He sent the this spring to share that she is water. Lori is the aquatics director at Vetelino to the position of vice following update: “I’m currently living engaged to Markus Videnieks and the Wiscasset Community Center president of trust and investments. in Somerville, Massachusetts, and she was looking forward to a which offers a variety of swimming Holly began her career at Merrill in working at Children’s Hospital in summer wedding. Lindsay attends programs that cater to different 1998 as an administrative assistant Boston. I’m also looking forward to Catholic University Law School in ages, reports the Coastal Journal. in the trust department and this is my first climbing trip to Yosemite, Washington, D.C., and works full Lori is also the head coach for the the latest in many promotions she which is in June.” time as a lobbyist. Congratulations Wiscasset High School and Lincoln has received at Merrill since then. Lastly, I would like to recommend to all of these couples and the other Academy’s combined swim team. She is the administrator for many to everyone to consider lifetime classmates who tied the knot David Hainer is the new varsity account types, including individual, membership with the University of recently! baseball coach at Mattanawcook non-profits, and retirement plans. Maine Alumni Association. I can Many of our classmates have Academy, reports the Bangor Daily She currently resides in Veazie, and personally say, as a lifetime mem­ made career changes and reached News. David was a sophomore is active in the community with the ber, that it is an excellent decision to professional milestones since my

60 Maine Fall 2008 last column. Rachelle Fisher was born and raised. Curran joined Maine Audubon in Former Black Bear hockey Falmouth as an environmental Outstanding Rural Physician Assistant player Ben Guite played a pivotal educator. She lives in Portland and role in the Colorado Avalanche’s has a master’s degree from Eliza Currie, Class of 2000, quest for the Stanley Cup this year. Humboldt State University in Califor­ was recently named Out­ Ben plays the center forward posi­ nia. At last report, Jason Torrey standing Rural Physician tion on the fourth line for the team had joined the Metropolitan Police between Ian Laperriere and Cody Assistant of the Year by the Department in Las Vegas. I hope McLeod and is an important player that I don’t run into him while he’s DownEast Association of on the penalty kills. on duty! Jason is a captain in the Air Physician Assistants. The Classmate Aimee Turcotte Cary Force Reserve and earned his award is presented annually and husband, Jeffrey Cary ’97, of master’s degree at UMass Lowell Danvers, Massachusetts, welcomed to a Maine physician assistant after leaving UMaine. Aaron D. their first child, Seamus Austin Cary, King joined the social studies de­ in recognition of dedicated on June 26th, 2007. He weighed partment at Xavier High School in service to a rural community. eight pounds, five ounces, and was Middletown, Connecticut. He is a Eliza completed her 20 inches long. We congratulate Ph.D. candidate at UConn. Jason them as their family grows and master’s degree in physician C. Libby ’01G is the executive starts a new chapter in their lives. director of the Poland Spring Pres­ assistant studies at the Uni­ Hope the fall finds you enjoying ervation Society and Park. He lives versity of New England and is the cool weather and enjoying life to in Auburn with his wife and son. Last now practicing at Katahdin the fullest. If you get a chance, drop year, Christopher Walker 07G of me an email to share your personal Valley Health Center as a Searsmont joined the staff of news with your classmates. Coastal Kids Pediatrics in Belfast. National Health Service Corps He is a family nurse practitioner and scholar. has three children. Michelle Santiago is an attorney 2001 with Hopkinson and Abbondanza of Bath. Michelle earned her law de­ gree from the University of Maine change colors, another homecoming met rigorous standards and re­ Bonnie Joy Richards Dewkett School of Law in Portland. Larry season rolls onto the UMaine cam­ ceived national board certification 160 Shelter Rock Road #2 Leugers has joined Rizzo Mattson pus, reminding us of all the fun this year, one of them being class­ Danbury, CT 06810 Realtors in Augusta. Larry lives in memories and good times that we mate Cynthia Dean G, ’05G. As (203) 794-1165 Hallowell with his family. Gary shared with classmates on campus. part of the application process, blkbearl [email protected] Oswald (G) was recognized as the I hope this fall season finds you all teachers have to build a profes­ 2008 Principal of the Year for middle well and that you all enjoyed a little sional portfolio that includes student Hello, UMaine grads! It’s hard to schools by the Maine Principals summer time to relax and get work, assignments, videotapes, and believe, but another summer has Association and was treated to a caught up on things. Some of us will an analysis of their classroom passed, memories made, and it’s surprise celebration at Mt. Blue be on campus for the 2008 Home- teaching, plus they are assessed on time to start thinking about the Middle School in Farmington. He coming and others will not be, but their knowledge of the subjects they weather changing, the holidays, and has been with the school for 21 this is a great time to reconnect with teach. the events that have happened over years. past friends and classmates by Classmate Mike Scarpone is the the past few months. I hope you will consider support­ sharing your news with all of them band director at Cony High School On May 10, 2008, Brian ing the alumni association by be­ through your classnotes. and he was featured in the local MacLeod, an employee of Bank of coming a lifetime member. My Several of our classmates have paper, Capital Weekly, last winter. America in Newark, New Jersey, husband and I became members at news to share—some have started The article covered all his efforts in was married. The wedding reception the “decade” level several years ago new careers or have made career the music department at Cony High was held at the Samoset Resort in and plan to become lifetime mem­ advancements in the last year. School. Congratulations to these Rockland, Maine. bers in the near future. It is nice to Camden National Corporation classmates—we wish them the best Wedding bells rang for Angela not have to pay a yearly bill and named classmate Joshua Nash in their new endeavors. Gosselin on June 5, 2008, at Holy there are some great benefits, (’04G) as assistant vice president in Classmate Luke Doucette Family Church in Lewiston. Angela including alumni First Class email April. Joshua was honored in 2007 (’02G), a senior research scientist currently works as an occupational service and member discounts. Visit with Camden National’s Commit­ with Orono Spectral Solutions, a therapist. the alumni association website for ment to Core Values Award. He is a bio-chemical agent detection com­ Shannon Sheehy wed fiance, more details! Also, please take a resident of Hermon, Maine, but is pany, will be moving into the be­ Gregory Meadows, at the Poland minute to contact me with your based out of Camden National’s loved old Pizza Dome building. Yes, Spring Resort on September 13, latest news, and have a great fall. location in Bangor. Classmate Dena Pizza Dome, known during our time 2008. Matthew Grondin wed Krista Winslow (Ph.D.) was named in April at UMaine for their pizzas and huge Watson on August 30, 2008, at as the new executive director of the subs, is no longer in the location we Moosehead Lake. Matthew currently Workforce Investment Act Program remember. Things are changing works as a developer for WGBH 2000 for Aroostook and Washington around Orono, but it is only for the television station in Boston. In May, counties. She will be responsible for better. Orono Spectral Solutions Chuck Ames wed Deidre Charette. overseeing the daily operations of began as a business idea of Dr. Carl Both bride and groom work at Heidi Dombrock Weaver the WIA program in the two-county Tripp’s laboratory at the Laboratory TAMC. On September 20, 2008, 2519 Cool Spring Road area. She resides in Presque Isle, for Surface Science Technology at Patrick Haney wed Brittian Taylor at Bel Air, MD 21015 Maine. the University of Maine. a ceremony in Caswell Beach, North hdommyl @comcast.net Two classmates have made William Post (G) accepted the Carolina. Last, but not least, Brad career steps in the area of educa­ position of town manager in his Rodrigue wed Jessica Wentworth As the weather cools and the leaves tion. A total of 16 Maine teachers hometown of Waterboro where he ’02 on April 19. Congratulations to

Fall 2008 Maine 61 all of the recent and future newly­ City. Edward Peters with weds! Aleksandra E. Ben planned a July 3, Congratulations are in order for 2008, wedding. Edward is em­ Melinda Merrill-Maguire who ployed by Actuarial Consulting for recently adopted her first child. Mercer Consulting in Boston. Melinda and her partner, Charissa, The alumni assocation would like are the first same-sex couple in me to remind you that some of our Penobscot County to adopt a child. classmates are lifetime members. Best wishes and congratulations to Our class has five lifetime members. the proud parents! We are all proud Please join Jonathon LaBonte and of you! Samantha Lott in supporting the Christopher Bell has been alumni association by becoming a announced as the newest member lifetime member. For membership of Dr. Harvey’s Houlton chiropractic information, you may contact the practice. Justin Barnes has been alumni office at 1-800-934-2586, by named an account executive for visiting us on the web at: Black Bear Sports Properties. www.mainealumni.org, or by Congrats to both of the new hires! emailing: Remember, fellow alumni, keep [email protected]. your information coming our way! Kelli Moore Raineault 02 and Douglas Raineault, a graduate of the U.S. I would love to hear any news Naval Academy, celebrated the first birthday of their son, Nathaniel, on that you would like to share. Now February 19. The Raineaults currently live in Ithaca, New York, where that the class notes are in color, it Douglas is a Naval ROTC instructor at Cornell. Kelli is now a stay-at- would be great if you could include 2002 home Mom after working for five years in public accounting firms. some pictures, too! Childcare Center at the Mount February 19, 2008. Nathaniel was Kathryn Braggins Desert Island YMCA. She entered born in Virginia Beach, Virginia, 126 Main Road the preschool program with several which is where Kelli and Douglas 2003 Passadumkeag, ME 04475 years of teaching experience in the lived for the past four years on [email protected] elementary system and is a native military orders. They currently reside of Mount Desert. Julia Munsey of in Ithaca, New York, where Douglas Sara Green-Hamann The best part of working at the Bangor joined the Oxford Networks is on “shore duty” as a Naval ROTC 134 4th Street University of Maine is taking in the as a marketing and public relations instructor at Cornell University. Kelli Bangor, ME 04401 changing of the seasons. The specialist. She is also a board mem­ is now a stay-at-home mom after [email protected] changing of the leaves and the ber of the American Folk Festival five years of work experience with bustle of student activities are con­ and board chair of the Maine State the public accounting firms of Happy fall, everyone! Summer went stant reminders that fall is in the air. YMCA Camp in Winthrop. Deloitte and Touche in Baltimore all too fast but there is lots of class During the year some of your class­ Nothing is more exciting than and D.C., and KPMG in Norfolk, news for everyone to catch up on! In mates got to celebrate new promo­ celebrating birthdays. Kelli Moore Virginia. fact, I wanted to remind everyone tions, marriage, and babies. Raineault, business accounting In the summer, weddings are in that the alumni association offers Here are just a few classmates major, and Douglas Raineault, the air. Timothy J. Merritt married lifetime memberships. Right now our who celebrated new career moves graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy Katherine A. Chandler in June 2008. class only has one! I just wanted to and promotions. Brandon Portwine Class of 2003, celebrated the first Timothy currently is employed as a let everyone know that a lifetime is serving as the head coach for birthday of their son, Nathaniel, on senior inventory manager at Circuit membership is an option, and a Stearns’ baseball team. Brandon great way to support the alumni played UMaine baseball under the association. For more information, direction of Dr. John Winkin. He please contact: currently works at his family’s busi­ [email protected] or ness, Portwine of Maine, which call 1-800-934-2586. But, moving specializes in producing cheese on—we have some new marriages spreads, granola snacks, and nutri­ to report! tion bars in Millinocket. Jonathan Jennifer McLellan and Steven LaBonte is serving as the executive Farrar are recently married. Steve is director of the Androscoggin Land currently working at Hannaford Trust. In addition, he plans to run as Brothers in Scarborough and Jen an independent for a seat on the recently accepted a position at three-member Androscoggin County Maine Bank and Trust in Portland. Commission. He hopes to have Sara Hibbard and Derrick Cote more public announcements of were also married in May. Both are meetings, more reports back to now working at Tyler Technologies towns and city councils, and wants in Falmouth. Finally, Kim Michaud to try and get all meetings broadcast was recently married. Kim gradu­ on local access TV. ated with degrees in business and Penny Ricker exhibited artwork nursing and is working at EMMC in at the Blue Hill Public Library last Bangor as a registered nurse. February. She has a degree in art Amanda Walker is the new education and works in watercolor, Ron Lisnet ’83 from UMaine’s university relations took this photo after SMRRC project manager and state­ oil, acrylic, and egg tempera. Mary he ran into fellow Maine grads Peter Doucette ’03 and Silas Rossi ’04 on wide ESAR-VHP coordinator at Skiff Renault has been named the the glacier in Denali National Park in May. Both Peter and Silas work as Maine Medical Center. This position new head preschool teacher in the guides for climbing trips. will put Amanda in charge of the

62 Maine Fall 2008 development, implementation, and the leaves are long changed and the evaluation of Maine’s Emergency days are becoming shorter and System for the Advance Registration Fulfilling An Olympic Dream shorter. I hope those of you who of Volunteer Health Professionals have a chance to see the beautiful (ESAR-VHP). Erin Welch is the Vika Rybalko ’03 has always had Maine fall (something everyone new physicians assistant at Village big goals and dreams. A native of asks me about when they find out Pediatrics in East Waterboro. Maria Ukraine, she wanted to come to my home state) enjoy it thoroughly. Libby (G) is officially the new princi­ the United States to get her col­ I, for one, am very excited to have a pal at Camden Rockport Middle bit of home come to me, and to

School. Tracy Guerrette is the new lege education. That was accom­ welcome the UMaine men’s hockey sports information director and head plished when she earned a de­ team to the University of Alaska- women’s basketball coach at the gree in microbiology from UMaine Fairbanks and the Brice Alaska Goal University of Maine at Presque Isle, at the age of 20 with a 3.65 GPA. Rush in October! I plan to represent and Marc Dube has accepted a Next, Vika wanted to go on to our alma mater in style, and will be position at Woodard and Curran as dragging all of my friends from up a civil engineer. graduate school with the goal of here along with me. Unfortunately, I also have some becoming a researcher. She Speaking of representing our sad news to report. Nicholas recently earned her master’s alma mater, it is a great time to Robertson has passed away from degree from the University of recognize those Class of 2005 injuries he received while serving in Rochester and is now pursuing graduates who are lifetime members Afghanistan. Nick received a num­ of the alumni association. Our class her Ph.D. ber of honors including an Army only has a handful of those mem­ Commendation Medal, Army Finally, she wanted to compete in the Olympic Games. That bers, and I hope that number will Achievement Medal, and a Purple dream came true this summer when she represented her native grow. As someone who is a lifetime Heart. All of our hearts and prayers Ukraine in the long jump competition at the 2008 Summer Olympic member, I particularly enjoy seeing go out to his friends and family. Games in Beijing. both my husband’s and my names on the plaque in the Buchanan At the University of Maine, Vika excelled in the classroom and the Alumni House. It is an honor to be athletic field. She won a total of eight New England and 10 America among so many other UMaine 2004 East titles in track and field and along the way established 11 alumni who have contributed so UMaine records. In 2003, she placed second in the NCAA Champi­ much to both the university and to onships, earning All-American status. Vika also won numerous aca­ their communities. Dylan Mooney A big congratulations goes out to demic honors, including the America East Scholar-Athlete Award and c/o Greek Life Office our classmates who recently be­ University of Maine UMaine’s Dean Smith Award. came engaged or married! Lee Orono, ME 04469 Elwell married Duncan Averill this [email protected] panel design. We’ve all experienced As for the wedding bells that are past July, and Christie Dube and Maine winters, and some of us have right around the corner, Shawn William Reichl tied the knot in May. Hearty Maine Hello! Now that had enough snow after four years to Rossignol is now engaged to Smith Nicole Higgins married Victor Chan classes are back in session, the move on to warmer climates. Sarah College graduate Michelle Rubino. in August, and Heather Wark and campus finally feels vibrant again Porter counts herself among those Shawn is a manufacturing engineer Jared McLaughlin were also married after a pretty quiet summer. I’ve who migrated to warmer climates, for ZF Lemforder in North Carolina, in August. We also have two fall gotten quite a number of responses and she recently graduated with a where the couple currently resides. weddings to celebrate: Amy from our classmates, so I’ll get right master’s in speech pathology from A December wedding is in the works Shields to Steve Saucier in Sep­ to updating all of you on what Nova Southeastern University down for Jason Paquette and Jennifer tember, and Brandon Fowle to they’ve been up to. in Florida. Eadie. Jason is with Wright Express Alicia Jewell ’06 in October. Andrea Katie Page recently had a great Wedding bells have been ringing in South Portland, and Jennifer is Pinette and Andrew Mosley an­ deal of success in her weightlifting for many of our classmates, and the currently in the nursing program at nounced their engagement in efforts, and has been recognized on big day is right around the corner for the University of Southern Maine. March, and are planning an August the national stage for her efforts. a few others. PIKE alumnus BJ Please don’t forget to contact me 2009 wedding. While pursuing her Ph.D. in materi­ Parkin recently tied the knot with with your stories of babies, wed­ Kudos to Tim Gill for his promo­ als science at the University of Sara Wilson in September. BJ dings, and career updates. If you tion to staff accountant! Another ’05 California at Santa Barbara, Kate currently is an engineer at SGC happen to be in the area, stop by graduate, Adam Goode, was fea­ has been very competitive in recent Engineering in Westbrook, and the the Buchanan Alumni House to visit tured in the Bangor Daily News for Olympic style weightlifting. As evi­ couple plans to have their honey­ your alma mater; the building is his intention to run for the House of dence of her hard work and dedica­ moon in the Dominican Republic in incredible! Representatives for District 15. Best tion, Kate qualified for the U.S. January. of luck to Adam! Kristen Colby was Olympic trials that were held this In case you missed the summer also featured in the BDNfor her past May. wedding circuit, you may not know contribution to two studies on the Katie isn’t the only one of us that Christina Weston ’05 and Jer­ 2005 creative economy. Amanda Gerrish who’s been doing some heavy lifting emy Caron got hitched this past was inducted into the Northern though. Quite a few members of the May. Christina is a development Penobscot Tech/Region Ill’s Wall of Mary (Gatchell-Fenderson) Class of 2004 have been finding associate at St. Joseph Healthcare, Fame, an honor given to those Gauvin success in their endeavors, al­ and Jeremy is an engineer with former students who have made an 1175 Isabell Marie Court though that shouldn’t really surprise James W. Sewall Company. In June, impact in their career field. Unit 4 anyone. Kristofor McAlpine was Sebastien Leclerc and Arielle Until we meet again—I look North Pole, Alaska 99705 recently promoted within his firm, Narissi got married. Arielle works at forward to hearing from you! [email protected] Woodward and Curran Engineering. a veterinary hospital in Freeport, Kristofor is now an engineer 2, and and Sebastian is the owner of he focuses on electrical and control Leclerc Enterprises in Freeport. Happy fall! Here in central Alaska, GO BLUE!

Fall 2008 Maine 63 University of Maine—she holds the beat. their civil engineering group. Class­ 2006 school record for most career strike­ Congratulations to Nathan mates Katie Ames and Cassedy outs and is tied for most wins in a Stevens (G)! He has been awarded Groening were both hired as history season. Maulian Dana gives lan­ a full International Postgraduate teachers at George Stevens Acad­ Liz D’Ambrose Mason guage presentations for the Research Scholarship at Edith emy. Jessica Muhlin, who received 3205 Abell Avenue Penobscot Nation Cultural Depart­ Cowan University in Perth, Australia. her Ph.D. in 2007, is now an assis­ Baltimore, MD 21218 ment on Indian Island. She and her He is pursuing his Ph.D. in fine art tant professor of marine biology at ElizabethJ) ’[email protected] father, Barry Dana ’84, visited Gil­ and philosophy of technology. Maine Maritime Academy. Cari bert Elementary School in Augusta The Class of 2006 has only three McDonald recently assisted in Hello again, Class of 2006! I hope during Maine Native Peoples Week. alumni association lifetime mem­ founding Otolith Education in Bar you all had a great summer. Our The goal of their program was to bers! Consider supporting the Harbor. Demont and Associates of class has several more engage­ teach elementary students about alumni association by becoming a Portland, Maine, hired Jenessa ments and weddings to announce! Maine tribal history. lifetime member. Contact the alumni Knowlton as their client services Hilary Jo Gilgan was married to Jeffrey Frank joined the Peace office for membership information. coordinator. Naomi Risch relocated Brandon Jacob Haney on June 7, Corps after graduation. He is in Keep in touch, Class of ’06! to Vermont and is now a snow 2008. Hilary is currently employed Belize, where his assignment was to Please contact me if you have news reporter for Sugarbush Resort. The as a business manager at Full Circle start a multilingual community­ to share; we’d love to hear from you! Eastport Arts Center of Eastport, Wellness Center. Stephanie based radio station in order to help Maine, hired Shelby Howe as their Beamish is engaged to Gregory bring the Mayan villages of southern new director. Melissa Doody joined Pooler. A September 20, 2008, Belize together. He has been suc­ CEMUSA Boston as an account wedding is planned. Stephanie is cessful: in addition to building the 2007 executive in Brighton, Massachu­ employed as a dairy sales represen­ radio station that is now broadcast­ setts. Magnusson Balfour Commer­ tative at Feed Commodities Interna­ ing to 4,000 Mayan villages, he is cial and Business Brokers of Port­ tional. Sheridon Littlefield ’07 and also teaching computer science, Jennifer Coleman land, Maine, hired Emily Eplan, William Gove were married in chemistry, and economics at a local 9 Allen Road who will focus on the sale of busi­ Maine on August 8, 2008. Caleb school. He plans to return to Maine Apartment 60 ness and commercial real estate. Winslow and Lorien Clifford ’08 are when he leaves Belize. Cooper Orono, ME 04473 Congratulations to all on their new engaged and planning a September Friend, who played soccer at the [email protected] jobs! 2009 wedding. Caleb is employed University of Maine, is returning to Congratulations are also in order as a software engineer by Penob­ soccer again as a player for the Greetings, Class of 2007! I hope to our classmates who have recently scot Bay Media in Camden, Maine. first-year Maine Sting. Cooper you’re all enjoying the beautiful fall been engaged, married, or become Misty Richardson married Ryan previously played for the Carolina weather and all the fun activities this parents! Newly engaged Jessica Files on August 23, 2008. Misty is Railhawks. time of year brings. Can you believe Fenn plans a January 2009 wed­ currently pursuing her master’s Jimmy Howard, previously a it’s been almost a year and a half ding with her fianc , Joseph Allen. degree at the University of Maine. goalie on the hockey team at the since we graduated? This is our first Jessica is currently employed at She is employed as a residential University of Maine, is waiting for entry of classnotes since our com­ Freeport High School. Miranda supervisor and PCP coordinator for his chance to play full time in the mencement and there is much good Stinson will be married in July 2009 adults with physical and develop­ National Hockey League. He is news to share! to Joseph Goodspeed. She is living mental disabilities at Branches LLC currently playing for the Grand In the world of professional in Connecticut and working as an in Bangor. Misty and Ryan have a Rapids Griffins, the Detroit Red sports our classmates are making account executive with Cumulus five-year-old daughter, Auttum. Wings AHL affiliate. He is hoping to quite a splash. Mike Lundin spent Broadcasting. Classmates Lindsey Kelley Pinkham and James play for the Red Wings when his last winter playing hockey with the Nicholson and Jason Jendrasko Strout were married on June 14, contract ends after this season. Tampa Bay Lightning and was of Boston, Massachusetts, were 2008, in Bangor, Maine. Kelly is an Jimmy was named the American chosen to play in the NHL’s married this past summer in RN case manager at Schaller Specialty/AHL Man of the Year YoungStars game during All-Star Hampden, Maine. Lindsey is cur­ Anderson Medical Administrators representative from Grand Rapids, weekend. We hope Mike has an­ rently attending New England and is a full-time nurse practitioner Michigan, for his outstanding contri­ other great season this year. Greg School of Optometry and Jason is student at the University of Maine. butions to the community and chari­ Creek is currently playing Minor an assistant project manager with James is a full-time engineering table organizations. During his League baseball with the Mississippi CDM Constructors of Chelmsford, student. college career, Jimmy set the Braves, the Atlanta Braves’ Double- Massachusetts. Melissa Bubar Emily Sevigny (G) and Aaron school’s career records for goals- A affiliate. Former UMaine football Thibodeau welcomed daughter Brasslett ’00 were married August 9, against average, save percentage, standout Matt King signed a con­ Kendall May into the world last 2008. Emily is employed as an and shutouts. tract with the Hamilton Tiger Cats of summer. She is currently studying assistant director in financial aid at Joseph Shepard recently joined the Canadian Football League. nursing at the University of Southern the University of Maine, and is a the United States Air Force. One of Good luck this season, Matt! Class­ Maine. I can’t wait to hear about all captain in the Air National Guard. his reasons for joining was to follow mate Craig Morency was recently the engagements, weddings, and In career news, Rebecca in the footsteps of his grandfather, hired as a season ticket and pre­ babies in our class’s future! Saucier is now working for Wright- the late Lieutenant Colonel Bernard mium seating account executive If you have any news you’d like Pierce in Portland, Maine. She is a Deschanes ’55 ’62G. He left for with the Kansas City Royals. to share in our next edition please project engineer in the water prac­ basic military training on May 27, at There are many other new jobs let me know. Also, make sure to tice group. Jennifer Sirois ’07G has Lackland Air Force Base in Texas. to report as well. Alayna White renew your alumni association a new job teaching English at He will be working there in security received a job with Axon marketing membership. Lifetime membership Monmouth Academy in Maine. forces after basic training. He plans communications firm as a web is a great option and you’ll never Sarah Bennis is keeping busy to be back in Maine for a couple of developer. Elizabeth Deprey is a have to worry about renewing again. as the assistant softball coach at weeks around mid-October, and news reporter with the St. John Our class currently has three life­ Merrimack College, a pitching in­ then he will be assigned to a base. Valley Times covering news and time members and we want that structor at Extra Innings in Before deciding to join the Air Force, events in the greater Fort Kent and number to grow! Hope you all are Salisbury, Massachusetts, and an Joseph was a sports writer for Van Buren, Maine, areas. Wright doing well and I can’t wait to share elementary school teacher. Sarah Current Publishing in Southern Pierce of Topsham hired Steven L. all your good news and happenings was a pitcher while she attended the Maine covering the high school Guerrette as a project engineer in in future issues!

64 Maine Fall 2008 Alumni Bookshelf

The Dump Man’s Treasures Collision of Worlds: A Lynn Plourde 77, 78G Priest’s Life Illustrated by Charles R. Colwell ’60 Mary Beth Owens Charles Colwell is an Episcopal This is Lynn Plourde’s latest of­ priest who serves as rector of the fering in a prolific career of writ­ Church of St. Barnabas in Irving­ ing award-winning children’s ton -on-Hudson. He is also a books. founder of The Center for Jewish- In this inspiring tale, Mr. Pottle, Christian-Muslim Understanding. who oversees the town dump, In this very candid book, he just cannot bear to see books draws on his 45 years of experi­ thrown out and destroyed, so he ence as a clergyman to describe rescues and recycles them for his own personal trials and spiri­ the community to enjoy. When he tual revelations. Written at a time is injured one day and can’t go of great ferment in the Episcopal to work, the community comes to Church, Collision of Worlds ad­ his rescue. But when they deliver dresses the modern challenges books to Mr. Pottle for him to enjoy during his recovery, they discover that confront laity and the ordained alike. that he can’t read. That’s when a town full of young eager readers The central thesis of the book is that there should be no separa­ helps Mr. Pottle enjoy the treasures he has rescued. tion or split between secular and religious, encouraging us to remove The Dump Man’s Treasures delivers a warm message about the the wall that designates a church building as holy and a local bar as importance of books, of reading together, and of friendship. Published secular. by Down East, it can be purchased directly by visiting Collision of Worlds is published by iUniverse and is available at www.downeast.com or by calling 800-685-7962. iUniverse.com and Barnes and Noble.

Only Human: Poems from the Marketing Metaphoria Atlantic Flyway Gerald Zaltman Patricia Smith Ranzoni ’62, 76G and Lindsay Zaltman ’95

This is how Penobscot Nation au­ Every day consumers are bar­ thor and teacher Sherri Mitchell raged by images, words, and describes Patricia Ranzoni’s lat­ sounds intended to persuade them est collection of poems: to purchase, join, or embrace a “The pieces in this collection candidate or idea. But often the speak to us in familiar ways, stir­ results are not what the marketer ring within us a deep sense of desired. home. True Mainers will find The problem, say marketing ex­ themselves transported....And perts Jerry and UMaine graduate within the shelter of this magic we Lindsay Zaltman in their new book, find...a woman who carries our Marketing Metaphoria, is a signifi­ home within her bones, the true cant depth deficit—that is a lack of essence of Maine.” deep thinking in current marketing The author’s Maine roots go back to the early European settlers and business practices. The au­ in what was then Indian territory. She was born in Lincoln, but has thors reveal the powerful unconscious viewing lenses—called “deep long lived on a subsistence farm in Bucksport. metaphors” that shape what people think, hear, say, and do. And Her poems have been published throughout the United States they explore how to encourage the skill of “deep thinking” among and around the world and she frequently gives readings at libraries, managers. schools, and poetry gatherings. Only Human is published by Shel­ Lindsay Zaltman is managing director at Olson Zaltman Associ­ tering Pines Press and can be ordered by visiting their website, ates. Gerald Zaltman is a professor emeritus at Harvard Business www.shelteringpinespress.com. School. Their book is published by Harvard Business Press.

Fall 2008 Maine 65 Weddings

1997 Matthew Madore to Vanessa Lindsay Ann Fournier to Kevin John Eric Nicholson to Aimee Grover on July 14, 2007, in Wayne Butler on September 22, Nicole Hall on May 30, 2008, in Hampden, Maine. They took a 2007, in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. Denver, Colorado. They traveled wedding trip to Prince Edward They took a trip to Italy and reside to Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, and Island and live in Hampden. in South Portland, Maine. live in Highlands Ranch, Jennifer Crittenden to Nate M. Nicholas Albert to Ashley Ava Colorado. Shea on May 17, 2008, in Linscott on May 17, 2008, in Andrea Poole Cole to Benjamin Hinckley, Maine. They Virginia Beach. They vacationed Abbott Hauck ’98 on July 26, honeymooned in Costa Rica and in Virginia and live in Greenbush, 2008, in Orono, Maine. They reside in Bangor. Maine. honeymooned in New Brunswick, Heather Lee Scott to Dwayne Canada, and reside in Bangor. Gilbert Grass on July 7, 2007, in Vanceboro, Maine. They reside in 2005 1998 Bangor. Lisa Marie Hawthorne to Aneal Candace Megan Conley to Singh Virick on January 22, 2008, Timothy Gerard Bunker on 2004 in Aruba. They enjoyed a February 19, 2008, in Grand Angela S. Lander to Jarrod C. Caribbean cruise and reside in Cayman. They reside in Surry, Bishop ’06 on June 7, 2008, in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Maine. Bangor, Maine. They live in Jenny McGraw to Kasey Dyer on Jennifer Crittenden 03 was Bangor. May 24, 2008, in Hinckley, Maine. 1999 married to Nate Shea ’03 on May Kendra Jeanne Glueck to Gary They spent their honeymoon in 17 in Hinckley, Maine. Among the Scott Abramson on June 9, 2007, Bermuda and live in Waterville. Lisa Black to Benjamin Priest many UMaine folks in attendance ’02 on July 22, 2007, in Orland, were Christine Crittenden ’11 in Peabody, Massachusetts. They Maine. They spent their (maid of honor), Desiree Fernaid took a Caribbean cruise and 2006 honeymoon in Cape Breton ’05 (bridesmaid), Keith Montoya reside in Peabody. Peter McGovern to Kate Keezer Island, Nova Scotia, and reside in 08 (best man), and Nicholas on February 9, 2008, Cloutier ’04 (groomsman). in Bangor, Maine. Buffalo, New York. Jennifer is a research associate Robert Matthew Johnson to at UMaine’s Center on Aging and They spent their Jennifer Marie Terrano on April Nate is a behavioral health honeymoon in North 26, 2008, in Falmouth, Maine. professional at KidsPeace. Conway, New After a honeymoon in Boston they Hampshire, and live in Portland. on April 18, 2008, in Ochos Rios, reside in Bangor. Jamaica. They honeymooned in 2001 Jamaica and reside in Levant, 2007 Christi Dawn Jacques to Kurt Maine. Danielle C. Hotham Dietrich Hissong on May 7, 2007, Erin B. Paine to Brian C. to Justin F. Miliano in Napa, California. They Demshar on December 29, 2007, ’08 on May 9, 2008, honeymooned in Napa Valley and in Farmington, Maine. They spent on Cadillac Mountain, live in Kennebunk, Maine. their honeymoon in St. John, U.S. Mount Desert Island, Virgin Islands, and reside in Maine. They live in 2002 Farmington. Round Rock, Texas, Cheryl Smyczek to Toby Osborne Scott M. Bourgoin to Dawn M. and are planning a Madore ’03 on July 11,2008, in honeymoon. Waterville, Maine. They spent their honeymoon in Scotland and 2008 Just Married? live in Saco, Maine. Gloria Woodman 07 was featured in a Bangor Danielle Hilchey to Daily News story in June when her engage­ John Andrade on ment ring slipped into a storm drain while she 2003 November 23, 2007, Share your happy news with was walking in Orono. Firefighters and Orono Brynn Lary to Alan Moulton ’04 UMaine classmates and Public Works personnel arrived on the scene in St. George, Maine. on September 8, 2008, in They took a friends. and searched the drain for the ring. We’re Dedham, Maine. happy to report their search was successful honeymoon trip to Bert Brewer to Nicole Sulinski on and Gloria and fiance Keir Peterson ’08 were Vermont and live in Send information (and photos!) thrilled and appreciative. They were married May 19, 2007, in Old Town, South Portland. to just a few days later. (Photo courtesy of the Maine. [email protected] Bangor Daily News.)

66 Maine Fall 2008 Investing in the Future

“My research at Reedy Glacier, Antarctica, is providing valuable insights into the stability of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet. Since 2004,1 have been privileged to present our findings at three national conferences. I am extremely grateful to the UMaine Alumni

Chi Omega sorority sisters sang to the groom during the reception for Ben and Andrea Hauck. Left to right are: Association for the travel Emily Cain ’02, Jayne Henneberry Dyer ’75, Yolanda Sly ’97, Molly Putnam Liddell ’97, ’00G, Ben and Andrea, grant that made my Joan Malcolm ’07, Courtney Collins Fein ’98, Abbie Smith ’10, Nycole Chasse Nadeau ’97, and Liza Knipe 00. participation possible.” Gordon Bromley ’05G, A Wedding with a Ph.D/09 UMaine Flair One more reason There was plenty of UMaine spirit to be a Member at the marriage of Ben Hauck ’98 to Andrea Poole Cole ’97, ’04G on Saturday, July 26. For starters, some 40 univer­ sity alumni were in attendance at the wedding ceremony at the Lyle E. Littlefield Ornamental Gardens on campus and the reception held at the Penobscot Valley Country Club. The evening prior to the wed­ ding, a rehearsal dinner was held at the Buchanan Alumni House. And the bridesmaids spent the days leading up to the wedding living at the Chi Omega House. Andrea has been a longtime advi­ sor to the chapter. Ben and Andrea dated during their senior year at Maine, but parted ways following graduation. They reconnected at a Greek Ben and Andrea Hauck are introduced at their wedding reception at the event in 2006. Penobscot Valley Country Club. Ben is the great-grandson of legendary UMaine president, master’s degree in homeland student services in the college of Arthur Hauck. He is currently security through the American education and human develop­ The University of Maine Alumni ment and is starting a doctoral Association • Buchanan Alumni House regional sales manager for Dale Military University. • One Alumni Place • Orono, ME Carnegie of Maine. An Iraq War Andrea works as the coordina­ program in higher education. 04469 • 207 581-1143 • 800 934-2586 veteran, he is also working on his tor of academic advising and mainealumni.org

Fall 2008 Maine 67 All towns listed are in Maine May 2, 2008. April 8, 2008. 2008. unless otherwise indicated. We Anna Ruth Currie MacCallum, 92, 1942 Sanford “Sandy” Melvin include all deaths that are of Seminole, Florida, on January 29, John Warren Foster, 87, of Old Weinberger, 79, of Pennsylvania, on 2007. Town, on November 16, 2006. October 24, 2004. brought to our attention—some Avis Bowker Lovejoy Stanford, 91, James Warren Ingalls, Jr., 87, of 1946 may be from previous years. of Wayne, on May 30, 2008. Rosendale, New York, on November William James Bradley, Jr., 77, of 1938 17, 2006. Sun City Center, Florida, on April 18, 1925 Richard Bither, 88, of Palmetto, Doris Edna Karst, 101, of Bar 2002. Nan Louise Mahoney Bradford, 97, Florida, on November 4, 2002. Harbor, on July 15, 2008. Roderick Joseph Cyr, 81, of of St. Louis, Missouri, on May 2, Ruth Mae Thurston Grindle, 92, of Paul Allen Knaut, Jr., 91 of Dover- Kansas City, Missouri, on May 22, 2000. Southwest Harbor, on May 16, 2008. Foxcroft, on August 14, 2008. 2005. 1930 Frances Elizabeth Higgins Heywood Brown Macomber, Jr., Charles Francis Guild, Jr., 85, of Harry John Bell, 92, of Bella Vista, Raskop, 87, of San Francisco, 88, of Needham, Massachusetts, on Brewer, on May 22, 2008. Florida, on February 11,2001. California, on April 1,2004. April 9, 2008. Frances Ella Johnson Guild, 84, of 1931 Florence Mildred Phillips Scoville, Ian Duncan Malcolm, 84, of Bristol, Brewer, on May 30, 2008. Maynard Preble Blaisdell, 98, of 90, of Orangeburg, South Carolina, Rhode Island, on May 1,2004. Cleveland Albee Page, 83, of Quaker Hill, Connecticut, on June on March 23, 2002. 1943 Nobleboro, on April 24, 2008. 28, 2008. James Howard Siegel, D.M.D., 91, Lois Hardy Priscilla Bennett, 87, of 1947 Donald Bishop Henderson, 97, of of Bangor and Virginia, on June 15, Farmington, Connecticut, on June 6, Mabel Evelyn Wilkinson Brown, Windsor, Connecticut, on July 14, 2008. 2008. 83, of San Marcos, Texas, on April 2008. Frances Charlotte Wolverton Mary Alice Lovely Caccamise, 86, 16, 2008. Sophia Estelle Marks Wolfe, 97, of Constantine Stearns, 89, of Brewer, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Marie Cecelia Plummer Foss, 87, Yonkers, New York, on January 6, on April 14, 2008. April 17, 2008. of Machias, on May 30, 2008. 2006. 1939 Dean Wendell Ebbett, 82, of Pine Halbert “Hal” Seeley Stevens, 89, 1932 Bernard L. Berzon, 76, of Israel, on Mountain, Georgia, on February 13, of Sidney, on August 5, 2008. William Grinnell MacLaughlin, 98, May 11, 1989. 2005. Phyllis Maxwell Tinney, 79, of of Lee, on April 30, 2008. Gwendolyn Marie Baker Libby, 88, Kingsley Walter Hawthorne, 85, of Sarasota, Florida, on February 15, Hildreth “Dutchie” Matheson of East Greenwich, Rhode Island, on Houston, Texas, on August 15, 2002. 2005. Palmer, 98, of Glenside, June 9, 2007. David Hale Knowlton, 86, of Burton L. Wilner, 86, of Palm Pennsylvania, on April 20, 2008. Granville “Mac” Butman Rockport, Massachusetts, on Beach, Florida, on May 5, 2008. 1933 MacMillan, 90, of Old Town, on June January 6, 2008. 1948 Margaret Helen Ladd Eckman, 97, 26, 2008. George Edward Maxim, 85, of Malcolm Wilford Coulter, 88, of of Augusta, on April 13, 2008. Elwood “Eddie” Dimock Millett, Silver Spring, Maryland, on May 1, Eddington, on August 2, 2008. Howard Childs Holman, 90, of 90, of Brewer, on April 24, 2008. 2007. Willard Rawson Cowen, 78, of Wayne, on September 24, 2002. Eleanor Frances Currie Parsons, Charlotte “Peircie” Sara Peirce, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on May 27, Ludger Antile Lucas, 96, of 92, of Rockport, Massachusetts, on 86, of Newport, Rhode Island, on 2002. Bedford, Massachusetts, on May 28, May 28, 2008. April 10, 2008. Pauline E. Quint Arbo Foster, 80, 2008. Lois Priscilla Leavitt Pelletier, 89, Richard MacMillan Pierce, 88, of of Patten, on May 17, 2008. Emily Chadbourne Rackliffe of Morrisville, Vermont, on May 2, Dixfield, on June 3, 2008. George Edward O’Donnell, 81, of Warner, 97, of Cincinnati, Ohio, on 2008. Betty Lorraine Knight Webber, 84, Denver, Colorado, on May 21,2003. January 6, 2008. Doris “Molly” Madeline Currier of Pittsfield, on November 18, 2005. 1949 1934 Soucia, 94, of Caribou, on April 17, 1944 James Frederick Aikins, 79, of Mardelle Eugene Griffin, 88, of 2008. Charlotte Theresa Willett Camp Hill, Alabama, on April 22, Zephyrhills, Florida, on February 25, 1940 Grochmal, 85, of Waynesboro, 2003. 2001. Henry Raymond Bond, 91, of Virginia, on May 16, 2008. Alec Alenskis, 86, of Sun City, Orissa “Ris” Erma Frost Kings­ Stuart, Florida, on March 17, 2008. Robert Marsh Hoover, 88, of Arizona, on May 25, 2008. burg, 91, of Winter Park, Florida, on William King Brooks, 86, of Houston, Texas, on July 13, 2008. Frederick Mann Boutilier, 88, of April 19, 2004. Indialantic, Florida, on February 10, Ida May Waterman Hunt, 84, of Hodgdon, on April 30, 2008. 1935 2005. Rotterdam, New York, on July 25, Neal Edward Brennan, 81, of Silas Loring Bates, 95, of Haverton, Frederick Lincoln Carlson, 57, of 2008. Charlotte, North Carolina, on Pennsylvania, on December 1,2007. Cambridge, Massachusetts, on June Kenneth Clark Jordan, 86, of January 4, 2005. Adney Hamilton Boothby, 94, of 28, 1975. Waltham, on May 15, 2008. Clayton Eugene Briggs, 81, of Cushing, on June 29, 2008. Thomas Gray Fielder, 88, of Frank “Mac” John Macri, died in Petersburg, Pennsylvania, on June Theodore Jesse Crabtree, 89, of Randolph, on July 3, 2008. 1999. 16, 2007. North Hollywood, California, on Joseph Brian Kelley, 92, of Green Jean Olive Simpson Shannon, 79, Thomas “Red” Green Burdin, Jr., January 10, 2003. Manor, Connecticut, on October 14, of Temple Hill, Maryland, on January 84, of Pinellas Park, Florida, on July 1936 2006. 23, 2003. 22, 2008. Paul Coolidge Brown, 92, of South Mary “Malee” Anna Madigan Doris “Dody” Kilburn Spach, 85, of Joseph “Gerry” Napoleon Gerard Paris, on April 4, 2007. Putnam, 89, of Houlton, on June 10, Haverhill, Massachusetts, on May Dechene, 86, of Laurel, Delaware, Lucien Keene Green, Jr., 92, of 2008. 11,2008. on April 4, 2008. Rockland, on November 7, 2005. 1941 Joseph Stickney Sutton, 86, of William Nelson Skidds, 87, of New Edward “Grappler” Coe Hanson, Fred Crowell Hanson, 89, of Owls Head, on July 20, 2008. York, on March 5, 2003. 93, of St. Johnsbury, Vermont, on Brewer, on June 28, 2008. 1945 Robert Thayer Thomas, 80, of June 30, 2008. George Leonard Nystrom, 89, of Julia “Pat” Gilpatrick Holmes Scarborough, on June 13, 2008. 1937 Hendersonville, North Carolina, on Maines, 84, of Holden, on May 14, Lester Frank Whitney, 80, of Allan Edgerly Horne, 93, of Milo, on

68 Maine Fall 2008 Amherst, Massachusetts, on July 31, California, on June 17, 2008. 2008. William Allen Small, of Smithfield, 1950 George L. Nystrom Rhode Island, on April 21,2008. Arthur Wellington Anderson, 83, of Class of 1941 1954 Greensburg, Pennsylvania, on Bruce “Bert” Irving Bertelsen, 81, December 5, 2007. Loyal Class of 1941 member of Burlington, Vermont, on May 25, George William Barnes, 80, of 2008. Harpswell, on April 25, 2008. George Leonard Nystrom died Kenneth Maynard Blaisdell, 74, of Frank Homer Bennet, 80, of Ocala, on April 8, 2008, at the Caro­ Groton, Connecticut, on December Florida, on September 30, 2007. lina Village Medical Center in 12, 2003. Louis Oliver Bernard, 79, of New North Carolina. He was 89. Randall Chase Cole, 74, of Malabar, Port Richey, Florida, on October 14, Florida, on October 5, 2007. 2004. At UMaine, George was a Charles David Hoyt, 74, of Roland “Bout” Wallace Boutin, 82, member of Beta Theta Pi fra­ Concord, New Hampshire, on August of Portland, on May 1,2008. ternity and participated in 31,2006. Henry Edgar Butters II, 84, of cross-country, wrestling, and Jane Metcalf Keirstead, 76, of Wildersville, Tennessee, on July 15, Farmington, on June 17, 2008. 2008. basketball. Following gradua­ Charlotte “Charley” Alva Allison Graham Catheron II, 84, of tion, he was commissioned as Moreshead Libby, 76, of Portland, Franklin, on June 15, 2008. a U.S. Navy ensign and served on June 22, 2008. Charles “Cookie” Theophilus during the entirety of World Thaddee “Ted” Fernand Moreau, Cook, 82, of Bradenton, Florida, on 76, of Auburn, on June 15, 2008. January 4, 2005. War II, leaving active duty in Richard Taylor Thaxter, 79, of Eben Grass Currie, 58, of Houlton, 1945 with the rank of lieutenant commander. He was involved in Millinocket, on July 26, 2008. on December 20, 1985. four major invasions, including Normandy and Okinawa. Follow­ 1955 Arnold George Golding, 77, of ing the war, he remained in the Naval Reserve and was called to Frank A. Carbonneau, 83, of Rutland, Vermont, on January 1, Brockton, Massachusetts, on April 6, 2001. active duty again in 1950. 2008. Herman “Bud” Edward Kendall, George earned an M.S. in engineering from UMaine in 1947 1956 86, of Moscow, Idaho, on July 25, and spent most of his engineering career with Great Northern Lester Champion Gellar, 70, of 2006. Paper in Millinocket and later in Stamford, Connecticut. Chelsea, Massachusetts, on August Leo Lawrence Koran, 60, of San 22, 2004. Diego, California, on September 24, In 1997, he received the Block “M” Award from the alumni Evelyn Marie Barnes Hedges, 73, 1984. association for his outstanding service to the Class of 1941. of Portland, on June 3, 2008. Robert John Leiper, 83, of Ruth Elaine Bowles Jacobsen, 73, Attleboro, Massachusetts, on June of Carthaqe, New York, on August 24, 2008. Southwest Harbor, on May 16, 2008. 16, 2007. Earl Robert Estes, 78, of Corinth, Reginald George Lord, 82, of 1953 Kenton Charles Kubisek, 71, of on May 15, 2008. Anchorage, Alaska, on July 7, 2008. Richard Chapman Allen, 76, of De Danbury, Connecticut, on September Margaret Ruth Hobbs Gordon, 78, Francis Edward Pickett, 80, of Moines, Washington, on March 22, 19, 2005. of Houlton, on April 14, 2008. Westbrook, on July 11,2008. 2008. 1957 Kenneth Johnson, 85, of Largo, Edwin Frank Poynter, Jr., 85, of David Bisset Brezger, 64, of Henrietta MacDonald Andren, 92, Florida, on April 12, 2008. Alton Bay, New Hampshire, on Belleville, Illinois, on January 2, of Yarmouth, on June 2, 2008. Gloria Helen Taylor Latno, 78, of September 27, 2007. 1993. Alexander Richard DiMatteo, 73, of Waterville, on May 30, 2008. Elbert Marshall Prince, 87, of Herbert “Red” Warren Brown, 85, Fayetteville, New York, on May 29, Maurice “Caruso” Laurent Lavoie, Portland, on June 7, 2008. of Key Largo, Florida, on April 21, 2008. 79, of Lewiston, on July 26, 2007. Robert Rufus Rendall, 79, of 2007. James Darrell Toner, 57, of Richard Mearit Spearin, 78, of Rockport, Massachusetts, on July Robert Winston Churchill, 77, of Hodgdon, on March 19, 1995. Readfield, on April 21,2008. 20, 2008. Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, on May 1958 Clayton Stubbs, 82, of Peoria, Furber “Bob” Stimpson Roberts, 4, 2008. John Randall Brown, 68, of Arizona, on July 30, 2008. 87, of Volcan, Chririqui, Panama, on Patricia Elaine Whalen Cole, 68, of Manahawkin, New Jersey, on July Leroy Alden Witham, 82, of April 3, 2008. Bangor, on May 28, 1989. 29, 2004. Biddeford, on June 15, 2008. Carleton Roy Storer, 83, of Richard Earl Cutting, 74, of John “Doug” Douglas Brownrigg, 1952 Scarborough, on June 26, 2008. Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, on 71, of Lewiston, on July 10, 2008. Bertram Wallace Berube, 76, of Samuel Horace Timberlake, 89, of May 22, 2005. Ralph Daniel Gallagher, 72, of Fort Sarasota, Florida, on April 25, 2008. South Paris, on April 21,2008. Philip Gotlib, 78, of Delray Beach, Fairfield, on June 9, 2008. William Timken Bird, 79, of Marjorie Alice Stromberg Walsh, Florida, on June 20, 2008. Arthur Willis Rudolph, 74, of Winchester, Massachusetts, on April 81, of West Gardiner, on June 11, Darrell “Bud” Densmore Hilliker, Ridgewood, New York, on 29, 2008. 2008. 83, of Corinna, on July 20, 2008. September 14, 2007. Albert Beverly Haines, 79, of Scott Minot Webster, 85, of Paul Warren Legge, 96, of Sally Anne Hancock Sadler, 70, of Columbia, Maryland, on April 9, Redding, California, on May 25, Christiansburg, Virginia, on July 7, Chula Vista, California, on June 25, 2008. 2008. 2008. 2006. Peter Robert Mount, 70, of Camp, 1951 Hilda Lesch, 77, of Hawthorne, New 1959 Arizona, on September 2, 2000. Lyndon Norman Conary, 58, of Jersey, on May 29, 2006. Timothy Joseph Lane, 72, of Dorothy Mae Curtis Vose, 78, of Rockport, on March 18, 1986. Robert Colbath Page, 77, of Davis, Vinalhaven, on June 12, 2008.

Fall 2008 Maine 69 Deaths

Harry Neil Packard, 75, of Robert Lionel Parenteau, 58, of Millinocket, on July 14, 2008. Tewksbury, Massachusetts, on May 1960 19, 2008. Charles “Ned” Edward Allen, 64, 1974 of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on May Kent Pettengill Saunders, 57, of 27, 1996. Hallowell, on June 28, 2008. Franklin Paul Beach, 70, of 1976 Lakeland, Florida, on December 3, Richard Eugene Frost, 64, of 2001. Brewer, on June 4, 2008. Bernard Belleau, 66, of Lewiston, 1977 on June 5, 2004. Elizabeth Ardell Currie, 80, of Roger Calvin Ellis, 70, of Brewer, Augusta, on June 15, 2004. on May 14, 2008. Mark Houghton Saxby, 54, of William “Bucky” Orman Malone, Buxton, on July 5, 2008. 75, of Portland, on April 21,2008. Robert Scott Thurlow, 52, of Faye Frances Hunt Prentiss, 72, Newbury, Massachusetts, on March of Harpswell, on June 28, 2008. Paul Allen Knaut, Jr., Class of 1942 6, 2008. Jo-Ann Bagley Truslow, 69, of 1979 Beverly, Massachusetts, on March Well-known Maine photographer Paul Knaut ’42 died on August Paul Hamblin Magnusson, 54, of Gorham, on April 21,2008. 26, 2008. 14, 2008, at his home in Dover-Foxcroft. His UMaine studies 1961 1980 Palmerino “Paul” John Amato, 73, were interrupted by a call to serve his country in World War II. David Winslow Bachelder, 59, of of Bangor, on July 26, 2007. Following the war he settled in Dover-Foxcroft where he became Belfast, on June 25, 2008. Ernest “Brad” Chester Bradbury, a pioneer in scenic photography. He received national recogni­ 1982 Freda Ardell Basford Wright, 51, 69, of Poland, on April 12, 2003. tion for his postcards and calendar photos of Maine’s coast and Robert “Buffalo” Matti Suomi, 72, of Bangor, on April 14, 2008. of Waterford, Connecticut, on June wilderness areas. 1984 8, 2008. Charles Nelson Brooks, Jr., 61, of 1962 Lewiston, on April 15, 2008. Howard L. Cushman, 77, of Saco, 1966 Laurie Robeson Wright, of 1986 on July 24, 2008. Frank Ora Brown, Jr., 64, of Asheville, North Carolina, on Diane Marie Quinlan, 44, of Mary Elizabeth York, 95, of Greenland, New Hampshire, on January 25, 2006. Wrentham, Massachusetts, on June Farmington, on April 15, 2008. April 1,2008. 1969 24, 2008. 1963 Kenneth Richard Butler, 61, of Donald Clark Hichens, 61, of 1987 Mary Frohberg Coombs, 86, of Appleton, on June 20, 2008. Belvedere, California, on March 25, Louise Albert-Chowdry, 43, of Hampden, on March 10, 2003. Elizabeth Ann Hawkins Copeland, 2008. Portland, on May 14, 2008. Marilyn Louise Littlefield, 74, of 64, of St. Paul, Minnesota, on June Danny Pierre McDougold, 58, of 1988 Brewer, on July 8, 2008. 3, 2008. Turner, on June 29, 2008. Judith A. Littlefield O’Leary, 69, of Errol “Snipie” Robert Snipe, 67, of Carlene Jane Powers Harmon, 64, 1970 Swanzey, New Hampshire, on June Bath, on June 8, 2008. of Bangor, on July 17, 2008. Eva Louise Chickering, 81, of 26, 2008. Susan Earle Litz Sulzer, 65, of Walter Francis Hirst, 64, of Old Bristol, on August 25, 2006. 1989 Union, on October 26, 2005. Orchard Beach, on April 15, 2008. William George Holden, 60, of Kevin George Fuller, 41, of 1964 Mary Briggs Lyon, 95, of Trenton, Owls Head, on July 22, 2008. Englewood, Florida, on July 5, 2008. David Wesley Brown, 65, of Bar Florida, on March 18, 2008. 1971 1991 Harbor, on April 25, 2008. 1967 John Miller Bulger, 81, of Travis L. Noble, 74, of Hudson, on John “Jack” Nelson Cutliffe, 74, Garry “Bealie” Alan Beale, 60, of Wimauma, Florida, on June 28, April 25, 2008. of Melbourne, Florida, on June 20, Saratoga Springs, New York, on 2008. 1995 2008. November 17, 2007. John Francis Coyne, 61, of Richard Coburn, 57, of Monson, on Nancy Jane Russell Hollis, 65, of John Morris Hutchins, 65, of Scarborough, on ApriH2, 2008. May 13, 2008. New Harbor, on June 2, 2008. Orland, on June 6, 2008. 1972 Kevin Leo Kluzak, 35, of Norfolk, Pauline Walls Segee, 84, of Doris Ware McAllister, of Augusta, Stephen August Martino 58, of Virginia, on July 1,2008. Biddeford, on June 25, 2008. on April 25, 2008. Stratham, New Hampshire, on July 1996 1965 James William Murray, 70, of San 19, 2008. Nathan Webster Michaud, 36, of Richard James Bennett, 66, of Diego, California, on June 22, 2008. 1973 Bangor, on July 29, 2008. Norway, on June 10, 2008. Lawson James Richards, 61, of Sally Church Crate, 75, of 1998 Julia Love Browne, 64, of Fairfield, on June 6, 2008. Waterville, on July 16, 2004. Douglas W. Mayhew, 34, of Vassalboro, on July 22, 2008 1968 David Roderick Forbes, 57, of Corinna, on May 5, 2007. John Ashley Gray, 60, of Elizabeth Akers Beals, 90, of Gold Birmingham, Alabama, on March 1, 2004 Kennebunk, on July 14, 2008. Hill, Oregon, on May 18, 2003. 2007. Blanka Teresa Flisiuk Peridot, 31, Orrison Taylor Moody II, 83, of Lawrence Allan Coffin, 60, of Gail Marlene Thompson Hulsey, of New Orleans, Louisiana, on June Corinna, on January 21,2008. Rockland, on July 18, 2008. 57, of Litchfield, on July 11,2008. 25, 2007. Roger Allen Pike, 64, of Buxton, on Paul Merrill Cutts, 62, of Windham, Peter Wing Hurd, 56, of Dallas, 2005 April 22, 2008. on May 23, 2008. Texas, on July 23, 2008. Nathan Mark Taylor, 25, of Auburn, Richard John Randall, 65, of Harry Garland True, 80, of Paul Theodore Jilek, 63, of on June 14, 2008. Winthrop, on May 31,2008. Fryeburg, on May 15, 2008. Bangor, on May 22, 2008.

70 Maine Fall 2008 Remembering an Inspirational Teacher Ernest E. Hollis ’59, ’60, ’61G pays tribute to University of Maine physics professor George Krueger.

t seemed like a straightforward and rela­ would design, teach, invent, and write a book coming potential energy.” (Just before a plane tively easy task. We should have known about microchips, but at that time neither of stalls, the wings vibrate as an indicator.) The better. The assignment was to derive a us initially knew how to proceed and in true only thing I could think of is that there was specified formula. True, we had not cov­ scientific method started out with basic prin­ just a quarter of an inch of plywood between ered the exact subject and would have to ciples of physics. me and 3,000 feet of nothing. Over the noise start off with peripheral material we had cov­ George’s left hand, wrist, and part of his and vibration—( I think I was shaking the ered which would be time consuming but do­ forearm were missing. I never asked why. Yet plane instead of vice-versa), I yelled back Iable. Our professor, Dr. George Krueger, en­ there seemed to be nothing he could not do, what has to have been the understatement couraged us to get together with the other whether it was flying a plane, hunting, or blow- of the century, “This is a very dynamic dem­ students in the class. His only requirement onstration, Dr. Krueger; but it’s perfectly all was that after discussing the problem as a right with me if you want to put your hand group, each of us was to individually write it I didn’t know it then, but it was back on the control stick.” up for submission thoroughly explaining the last time I would talk with Once in a while over the years I contacted each step and why. The fact that the prob­ George for one reason or another, some­ lem counted toward a substantial portion of him. I don’t know how he felt times just to say hello. In retrospect, I wish I had done so more often. On June 14, 2004, our grade in the course should have alerted after our conversation, but I felt us that it was not as easy as it, at first glance, in what has to be a micro-micro (that’s 10 to seemed. a glow that comes from talking the minus 12 for you math majors) version As we initially thought, we fairly quickly of Mitch Al bom’s Tuesdays With Morrie, for with an old friend. arrived at the derivation, or rather we almost some reason I felt the strong need to talk arrived at it. The difficulty was a pesky fac­ with him. The voice was warm and friendly tor of one-half that appeared in the formula ing glass, at which he was expert. He had an as always but a little slow. After a short while, he had given us. For the next two or more absolute zest for life which stimulated and I sensed that he was getting tired; and we hours, we collectively hypothesized, tried, emboldened the people around him to do more said goodbye. I didn’t know it then, but it was discussed, and discarded many different than they thought they could. the last time I would talk with him. I don’t ideas and approaches, trying to include that He was also a teacher who never let an know how he felt after our conversation, but factor of one-half. We finally had to reluc­ opportunity to teach slip away as the follow­ I felt a glow that comes from talking with an tantly give up. Each individual then figured ing anecdote illustrates. I was in one of the old friend. A few months later, I received a out which of the several derivations made graduate labs just chatting with some grad stu­ notice from the UMaine physics department the most sense to that person and wrote it dents during the Christmas break of my se­ saying he had died. up. The next day in class, we learned that nior year. George came in and asked if any­ To say that he was a giant is too trite. He the one-half factor was deliberately put there one wanted to go flying. Before anyone else was brilliant, but I think he would prefer to by George to force us to collectively learn could answer, I said I did. be remembered as a down-in-the-trenches how to approach a problem from many dif­ Parked right outside on the frozen Stillwater scientist who could make things work across ferent directions with concomitant greater River was his plane, a single engine Aeronca different boundaries, and inspire others to understanding of both the problem and how Champion on skis with the pilot in front and do likewise as he did so often in so many to interact with a group, an important les­ the passenger in the rear. To start the engine, unique ways. son by itself. George first primed it and set the “deadman I would later use his technique of letting switch.” Then he stood on one of the skis, Adapted from An Engineer’s Story (in prepa­ students wrestle with a problem so that they flipped the propeller a few times to start it, and ration) by Ernest E. Hollis; all rights reserved. developed their own model and understand­ climbed into the cockpit. A modified leather ar­ ing of it. I did this in my 25 years as an ad­ chery wraparound on his left arm looped over Ernest E. Hollis is a mostly retired Engineer­ junct professor at various universities in the the throttle. ing Fellow and program manager [Lockheed] U.S. and England. We flew around for a little while. Then and adjunct professor. He lives in Bedford, George was my advisor for my senior George put the plane into a fairly steep climb, Massachusetts, with his wife. He received project. He gave me a transistor worth $68. turned around in the seat and said over all of the Robert E. Gross Award (Lockheed’s high­ Today 2 billion transistors cost $10. My Dad the noise of the engine, wind, and vibration, est award) in 1991 and UMaine’s Distin­ and I built a working amplifier with it. Later I “Now all of our kinetic energy is rapidly be­ guished Engineer Award in 1994.

Fall 2008 Maine 71 Fill the Stein for 59! I This bulletin published for Class of 1959 alums and friends. VOL I No. 4 Fall 2008

MAY 29, 30, 31, 2009 DOWN MAINE MEMORY LANE Renew old friendships at Go, Bananas! our 50th Reunion As we go to press, 54 classmates have told us they intend to make tracks to Orono next May. Many indicate that their spouses intend to attend as well. This is welcome news! We’d like to hear from you. Drop your INTEND TO ATTEND note to Dr. Norinne Hilchey Daly, 19 Annbar Drive, Old Town, ME 04468-2150 or e-mail her at [email protected]. Nonni is e-mail communications coordinator for your 50th Reunion committee.

Our beloved mascot takes time out to On the Road to Orono cavort on the gridiron with President Dr. Lloyd H. Elliott. We were Dr. Elliott’s first graduating class. Welcome, new CHARTER 50 Members! organizations, fraternities, sororities, Ed Akucevich, Mary Ketchum County, and sports teams. Volunteers include: Lee Fitzgerald, Jack French, Judy Adams Carol Burry Gage, Carole Abbott, BEAR TRACKS Gardiner, Lois Brown Jordan, Gwen Nancy Munson, Mary Ellen Bradford, You’ll receive a 50th Reunion Hughey Kinney, Alan Lewis, Barrie Pat Cuccaro, Evie Smith, Joanie Banks, brochure mailing in the near future. Lovejoy, Joyce Coffin Palmer, Joan Will Farnham, Bob Munson, Don It will include a schedule of all the Currier Parker, Bob Pickett, Marilyn Cookson, Lee Gagnon, Pete Hannah, special events, tours and celebrations. Bonney Plissey, Gary Priest, Donna Blaine Moores, Bob Pickett, Pete Grant Rauschke, Anne Christiansen Bastow, and Paul’s grandson Jon Hal Wheeler will lead our 50th Class Sleeper, DaleWebb, Hal Wheeler, and Desmond (a junior at Orono). Memorial Service at the Newman Ann Procter Wing. Center, Saturday, May 30, 10 a.m. Class Gift goal: $500,000. We have Evie Smith needs volunteers to help Renewing friendships, meeting spouses, received a most generous offer to match her coordinate pre-reunion festivities and swapping “where have you been for the every dollar up to $500,000. Our one in Bar Harbor. More info coming. last 50 years” stories will highlight our get- million dollar gift would establish a [email protected]. together on campus next May. 50th Class Reunion record.

Reunion Chairman Paul Desmond Our attendance goal is 250 or more. This 50TH REUNION COMMITTEE has rallied a stellar team to contact would also break the existing record for class members of various campus 50th reunions. Dick Collins, President*, Will Farnham, Co-Vice President*, Torrey Sylvester, Co-Vice President & Class Agent*, Joyce For up-to-date news about our 50th Reunion, Crockett Ashmanskas*, Secretary; Paul Desmond, Treasurer and Reunion visit www.mainealumni.com/classpages/1959.htni. Chair, Nancy Roberts Munson, Class Correspondent; Don Cookson, Joe Cuccaro, Nonni Hilchey Daly, Lee Gagnon Pete Hannah, and Evie Stevens Smith, Executive Committee.

* We are deeply saddened to report Joyce’s passing in August It's great to be a Black Bear! I am so pleased to share with you some of the many wonderful highlights of the intercol­ legiate athletic program here at the University of Maine. Our student-athletes are challenged with the ambitious goal of achievement in competition, in the classroom and in the community and I am proud to report that our wonderful group of young men and women are a great source of pride for the entire university community.

From three Frozen Four appearances in the last five years to our many team and individual championships, our Black Bears have distinguished themselves in competition at an impressive level. Not only have they found success, but they have also displayed great sportsmanship and dignity in the process.

Our success in the classroom, particularly over the past two years, is unprecedented in our history. In 2006-07, the University of Maine posted a 3.12 cumulative GPA, which was the highest in the America East Conference. This past year, six of our teams posted the top GPA among conference institutions, and our men's hockey and football teams enjoyed their best-everteam GPAs.

The high energy our student-athletes demonstrate on the field is matched by their energy and initiative in the com­ munity. Countless hours are spent hosting clinics, reading to children, visiting hospitals and participating in commu­ nity events. It is an effort that has a lasting impact on our local communities.

Significant growth has taken place in the department, most notably the addition of new FieldTurf surfaces on Morse Field and Mahaney Diamond (completed fall of 08), the addition of a dedicated, field hockey complex and the instal­ lation of a video scoreboard in Alfond Arena, which will enhance the atmosphere for our players and fans in what is already considered one of the top hockey venues in the country.

We continue to work toward a renovation of Memorial Gymnasium, which will provide a modernization of the entire building: a new, 3,100 -seat arena for our basketball and volleyball teams, new locker rooms and office space, and enhanced athletic training, strength and academic support areas.

This $12.5 million project will have a tremendous impact on each and every Black Bear for years to come.

Great news surrounding Maine Athletics can be found on our website, www.goblackbears.com, and I encourage you to support our hard-working student-athletes in Orono or when we visit your area. All of our success is impossible without the loyal and generous assistance we receive from our alumni and friends and we are thankful for each and every instance of support. For more information on how you can positively impact the lives of our student-athletes call the Black Bear Club at (207) 581-1130.

Go Black Bears!

Director of Athletics Here- for mov then. ttere for moo now.

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