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Maine Governor Politics o John Baldacci ’86 f the People Bringing Real World Experience to the Classroom UMaine’s New Athletic Director Working to Preserve Africa’s Biodiversity

Plus CLASS NOTES “Providing scholarship assistance to deserving students is a great way to satisfy my responsibility to The University of Maine.”

Beau & Dennis Rezendes ‘57 Martina Rezendes Scholarship and Manuel J. & Estelle S. Carvalho Scholarship

The need for student scholarships and other financial support for The University of Maine has never been greater. Today’s students face higher costs and overwhelming debt from student loans. For many worthy students a scholarship not only makes college possible, it offers hope of success.Your gift to the University of Maine Foundation is an investment in their future. No matter what your situation, the Foundation has a giving option to match. For more information call Amos Orcutt ‘64, President/CEO today.

UNIVERSITY of MAINE FOUNDATION

Two Alumni Place 100 Foden Road, Suite 303 West Building Orono, ME 04469-5792 South Portland, ME 04106 207.581.5100 or 800.982.8503 800.449.2629 or 207.253.5172

www.umainefoundation.org Pride of Place Endowing the Future of Buchanan Alumni House

o quote from the movie Field of Dreams, “if you build it they will come.” And come they have, by the thousands, since the grand opening celebration of Buchanan Alumni House May 31st. In the first 6 months, more than 5,000 alumni and friends passed through the doors of Buchanan Alumni House. It has become a place to call home.

Success brings its own challenges. Our goal now is to sustain the enormous pride in Buchanan Alumni House for future generations of UMaine graduates. Creating a permanent endowment fund is the best option for accomplishing this.

Already, several alumni & friends have stepped forward with generous gifts to­ ward the Buchanan Alumni House Endowment Fund. We hope you will share in their Black Bear pride and tradition and consider making a gift or pledge to the endowment fund.

As a special incentive, those who give $5,000 or more to the endowment will receive an exclusive University of Maine tartan scarf. For more information please contact the UMaine Alumni Association at 207.581.2586 or 1.800.934.2586.

The following is a partial listing of individuals who have made generous gifts and pledges to the Buchanan Alumni House Endowment: I. Stanley Bailey ’25 and Marjorie C. Bailey Donna and Benjamin Harrington '48, '49 Frederick T. Baird, Jr. ’44 and Catherine C. Baird Richard and Nancy Hogan '62, '60 Dr. Robert D. Buchanan '44 and Pearlee Buchanan Alvin S. McNeilly'44 Jon and Nancy Dawson '67, '74 Jeffery N. Mills '82 and Tammy Mills Warren W Flagg '35 and Hazel S. Flagg Edith Talbot Ness '32 Edwin L. Giddings '33 and Barbara M. Giddings George A. Norton '43 Lawrence Graham '44 and Muriel Graham Amos E. Orcutt '64 and Lola Orcutt George R. and Norma M. Gray '50, '52 Franklin Talbot '46

Additional donors to the endowment are recognized in Buchanan Alumni House. THOSE WERE THE DAYS. Editor Jim Frick Editorial Assistants Abigail Zelz Betty-Jo Watt Design Consultant Mike Mardosa '73 Publisher Jeffery N. Mills '82

Alumni Association Officers With a familiar name but a Bion A. Foster '68, '70G, Chair very different face, Maine Stephanie Barry Brown '65, Vice Chair Catherine Cleale '86, Vice Chair Times is returning as a Suzanne K. Hart '68, Treasurer, Vice Chair M. Perry Hunter '52 , Vice Chair monthly magazine. Just as Douglas E. Kneeland '53, Vice Chair you are loyal to the Nancy Prisk '72, Vice Chair Jeffery N. Mills '82, President University of Maine, Maine Times is Gregory D. Jamison '72, '98G, Immediate faithful to the state that it calls home. The State of Past Chair Maine has a unique character, texture, and spirit, UMAA Board of Directors defined by its landscape and its seasons. From historic Stanley C. Allain '61 Pamela L. Beal '69 coastal towns and villages to timeless farmland and Susan J. Bell '70, '71G, '93G pristine wilderness, the turning of each season brings Peter T. Berry '61 Dwight S. Blease '83 distinct activities, opportunities, and challenges. Sandford Blitz '92G Rachel L. Bouchard '91 Maine Times is published to help make the most of that Elizabeth Cleale '00 diversity. As a regional lifestyle magazine, it is a unique Barbara Brown Dalton '81 Virginia R. Gibson '72, '76G resource for those who seek information, ideas, and Candace A. Guerette '83, '86G inspiration to enhance their lives. A. Jeffrey Harris '72, '87G Nancy Nichols Hogan '62, '65G Alton M. Hopkins '50 Dione Williams Hutchinson '54, '71G Pamela Gaul Johnson '83 INSIDE EVERY ISSUE YOU’LL FIND: Jonathan P. LaBonte '02 ■ In-depth articles and practical features that- like the James M. Leger '00 Pasquale F. Maiorino '69 readers themselves - take a no-nonsense approach to Kurt R. Marston '74, '79G enhancing life in Maine John G. Melrose '73, '75G Deirdre M. O'Callaghan '85 ■ Probing reports that explore the critical social, eco­ John M. Rohman '68 nomic, and environmental challenges facing Maine Dianne McLaughlin Tilton '81 David W. Townsend '74, '81G ■ Engaging profiles of Maine personalities who are Brooke D. Wagner '86 making a difference Jeffrey M. Wright '73 ■ Informative columns by insiders who know the secrets Publications Committee of Maine gardening, cooking, and dining Nonni Hilchey Daly '59 Nancy Morse Dysart '60 ■ Previews and advance notices of the most exciting H. Allen Fernaid '54 cultural, recreational, and sporting events Douglas E. Kneeland '53, Chair Steve Riley '50 ■ A creative triumph that includes the work of Maine’s Thomas O. Shields '62 best writers, photographers, and illustrators MAINE Alumni Magazine is published four times per year by the University of Maine Alumni Association for dues paying members of the Association. Membership dues are $30 per MAINE year, $15 of which is considered a subscription. The editorial office is located at One Alumni TIMES Place P.O. Box 550, Orono, ME 04473-0550. Telephone: (207) 581-1137. Postage paid at Burlington, VT 05401. For more information or to subscribe to Maine Times, visit our Web site at www.mainetimes.com 2 Maine Spring 2003 Page 7

Volume 84, Number 2 Spring 2003 Alumni Magazine

4 Around the Campus the philosophy of Maine Governor John Baldacci '86. 8 Bringing Real World Experience to the Classroom 18 Protecting the Rich A UMaine class helps a Diversity of Life in Africa California company decide A look at the work of United whether to enter a new market. Nations advisor Trinto Mugangu '90 Ph.D. 10 "The Right Guy at the Right Time" New UMaine athletic director Patrick Nero's priority is the student/athlete.

11 Alumni Newsmakers

12 Politics of the People Family and community have shaped Page 18 Cover Photograph by Toby Hollis Spring 2003 Maine 3 Around the Campus

Three Maine Advising centers institutions launch might help with program in student retention functional genomics A motion passed by the facul­ ty senate and supported by university administration With a $2.6 million five-year would develop advising cen­ grant from the National Sci­ ters within each of UMaine's ence Foundation (NSF), three colleges in an attempt to boost Maine research organizations retention rates. The senate also are poised to take a major step encouraged faculty members in genomics research and grad­ to have more personal contact uate education. The grant will with their students. allow the University of Maine, UMaine Jazz Ensemble members with Dennis Wilson (right). Admissions statistics indi­ The Jackson Laboratory, and cate that about 79 percent of Maine Medical Center Re­ Renowned jazzman shares his UMaine freshmen continue in search Institute to establish an their second year. That figure interdisciplinary Ph.D. pro­ knowledge with UMaine students is the best among the Univer­ gram in functional genomics. sity of Maine System campus­ Dennis Wilson, Ph.D., who has been associated with the leg­ "Maine's academic and es, but not as good as most of endary Count Basie Orchestra since 1977, and currently nonprofit research institutions the other New England land serves as an assistant professor of music at the University of are working together in some grant universities. The Univer­ Michigan, made a whirlwind two-day visit to UMaine in very progressive and innova­ sity of New Hampshire, for ex­ February. He led a jam session with students, performed to tive ways," said Governor John ample, has a retention rate of a standing-room-only, lunchtime audience in the Memorial Baldacci '86 in congratulating 84 percent. The University of Union, gave some pointers to the UMaine Jazz Ensemble, the three institutions. "This Connecticut has the highest of and was the featured speaker at the Black History Month grant builds on that success the New England land grants Banquet sponsored by the Black Student Union. and will result in retaining and with 88 percent. Only the Uni­ Instrumental in bringing Wilson to campus was his long­ attracting some of the coun­ versity of Rhode Island had a time friend, UMaine associate music professor and master try's finest students to study in rate as low as UMaine's. jazz saxophonist Karel Lidral. Maine." The goal of the advising The program is offered un­ centers is to raise the universi­ der UMaine's interdisciplinary ty's retention by three to five Ph.D. umbrella and increases Pat's Pizza owner will be remembered percent in the coming years. the level of interaction and A model for the new centers cross-disciplinary collabora­ Pat Farnsworth, owner of Orono's most well-known landmark, might come from the college of tion among faculty members in Pat's Pizza, died on February 13. Generations of UMaine alumni education and human develop­ the three institutions. fondly remember the ever-present cigar smoking man in the red ment which has had a staffed The training program will suspenders. He and his restaurant are a huge part of the history advising center since 1998. support up to 14 students per and tradition of the University of Maine. Since that time the college's re­ year. A stipend of $21,500 per Farnsworth started the restaurant in 1931. In the beginning it tention rate has increased by year plus tuition will help the was an ice cream parlor, then a lunch counter. It wasn't until the about six percentage points. In program compete for the very 1950s that he turned it into a pizza parlor. Since that transition it its centers, advisors help stu­ best graduate students in the has been the "place to be" for UMaine students and returning dents choose classes, set up tu­ country. alumni. Today there are 13 Pat's Pizza franchises around the state. toring help, and refer them to Anyone interested can con­ Pat's will, of course, continue under the management of his campus services. tact Keith Hutchison at: son Bruce '67 and the help of other family members. And the long­ The initiatives were led by [email protected], or 207-581- term future should be in good hands—all of his 12 grandchildren chemistry professor Howard 2827. have worked at the restaurant. Patterson.

4 Maine Spring 2003 1

New master's Support for program is growing fast Alfond Arena expansion Approved by the University of Maine System Board of Trust­ The foundation of UMaine ees in January, the Master of benefactor Harold Alfond re­ Science in Teaching (MST) pro­ cently pledged $1.25 million gram already has six students. to help a major expansion of And enrollment is expected to the UMaine athletic arena that Presenting a $50,000 check to President Peter Hoff (far right) for grow substantially next fall. bears his name. The money the new Shawn Walsh Hockey Center is former hockey player Art Demoulas '81. The gift was made in memory of the late Susan McKay '79G, chairper­ will be used to help fund the Andre Aubut '82. Next to Art are Roxanne Aubut, Manon Audet, son and professor of physics Shawn Walsh Hockey Center and Max Aubut. and director of the Center for at Harold Alfond Arena. The Science and Mathematics Edu­ center will cost a total of $3.5 million and will create space for locker rooms, hockey staff offices, cation Research at UMaine, a weight room, and a meeting /lounge space. says that she has received UMaine vice president for advancement Jeff Mills '82 said that the initial reaction to the many inquiries from current fundraising initiative has been positive. "We're enthusiastic about the project and look forward university students and prac­ to working with our friends and supporters to make the Shawn Walsh Hockey Center at Harold ticing teachers about the pro­ Alfond Arena a reality." gram. She anticipates that 35 to Not long after Alfond's pledge, former Black Bear hockey player Art Demoulas '81 returned 40 students will be in the pro­ to campus with a check for $50,000 for the Walsh center. He also presented a $50,000 check for gram in September. UMaine the Wes Jordan Training Facility. Demoulas made the presentations between periods of a Febru­ science and math departments ary hockey game at Alfond Arena. He and other former Black Bears were back on campus for a and the college of education mini-reunion to honor the late/great UMaine hockey star, Andre Aubut '82. Aubut was the and human development coop­ Black Bears' first hockey All-American. eratively run the program. Students are based in sci­ ence departments where they regularly interact with scien­ Women's Lobster College tists doing research. And they basketball team is back do their own research on teach­ ing methods to help elementa­ ends record­ ry, middle school, and high breaking season Registrations are now being school students grasp the prin­ accepted for Lobster College ciples of science. In spite of a disappointing end­ 2003, an educational adventure An expected result of the ing, the 2002-2003 Black Bear designed for people interested program is an increase in the women's basketball team had in enjoying a fun extended pool of qualified science edu­ one of the best regular seasons weekend on the Maine coast. cators that will be available to in UMaine history. Most nota­ Heather Ernest in action. It's a chance to learn every­ all Maine school districts. Cur­ bly, in cruising to the America thing there is to know about rently, more than half of the East regular season championship, the team won a school-record Maine's premier crustacean. state's 4,131 science and math 25 games—including 21 in a row. The event is sponsored by the teachers are within 10 years of Unfortunately, a very hot-shooting Boston University team beat UMaine Alumni Association retirement, and 75 to 100 new the Black Bears in the championship game of the America East and Bar Harbor Banking and teachers will be needed annu­ Conference, eliminating UMaine's chances of going to the NCAA Trust. It is scheduled for Sep­ ally to replace them. Anyone Tournament. The team did get a bid to host a Women's National tember 4-7 at the Asticou Inn, interested in the program can Invitational Tournament game which they lost to Creighton. Northeast Harbor. Contact the contact Susan McKay at Heather Ernest was named the America East Player of the Year Lobster Institute at: [email protected]. and coach Sharon Versyp was chosen Coach of the Year. www.lobsterinstitute.org.

Spring 2003 Maine 5 Around the Campus

University Singers to celebrate 25th Sister Act anniversary It's rare enough to have three sisters attending the University of Maine at the same time. How about three sisters The University Singers' 25th from Nigeria? Anniversary Weekend is being Ukeme, Ntiense, and Inyene planned for May 23-25, 2003. Awakessien had gone all through The focus of the weekend will school together as kids, so they be a concert featuring current thought, why not college too? and alumni Singers celebrating The first Awakessien sister to arrive Dr. Dennis "DC" Cox's 25th on the UMaine campus was Ukeme, year as the group's conductor now a third year mechanical engineer­ and 25 years of bringing cho­ ing student. Outgoing by nature, she ral music to the UMaine com­ immediately got involved in campus munity, Northeastern United life, working with the Student Alumni States, and Europe. Weekend Association, as a resident assistant, and festivities will include time for also as a student helper during reunion rehearsals and socializing. On- weekend. More recently she joined the campus housing and meals track team, competing in the 100 and The Awakessien sisters, left to right: Inyene, Ukeme, and will be available to visiting 200 meters. Ntiense. (Photo by Michael York.) Singers. Ukeme became interested in the The reunion concert is university with the help of her father, who graduated from Bowdoin in 1977. Her UMaine expe­ planned for 4:30 p.m. on Sun­ rience was so positive that her sister Ntiense decided to give the university a try. She's now in day, May 25, followed by a for­ her second year in civil engineering. As with Ukeme she immediately got involved, working as mal reception and dinner. a resident assistant, serving as secretary of the International Student Association, and also being Interested former Singers active in the Black Student Union. can contact Emily Cain '02 at: Last year, the youngest Awakessien sister, Inyene, arrived at UMaine to study geology. She [email protected] or spent her first semester adjusting to the academics and American life, but already has plans to by phone at (207) 581-3285. help with new student programs next year. The sisters now live together off-campus. They say they're very drawn to American culture and, although they are active in international student organizations, most of their social life Top student/ centers around American friends. athletes honored In spite of the many adjustments, the Awakessien sisters give their UMaine experience high marks. They all plan to go on to graduate school and are unsure if they will settle in the United States or return to Nigeria. Hockey player Martin Kariya '03 and track and field team member Viktoriya Rybalko '03 Biotech businesses are becoming a force in Maine's economy were recently honored as UMaine's 2003 Dean Smith Biotechnology businesses are becoming a major force in Maine's economy, according to a new Uni­ Award recipients. The award versity of Maine report. The industry generated nearly $432 million in sales and employed about recognizes academic and ath­ 3,690 people in 2002. Because money spent by companies generates additional economic activity letic achievement as well as throughout the economy, the report estimates the industry's total economic contribution at $685 leadership and character. million in Maine with direct and indirect support for 7,135 jobs. Kariya, who earned his sec­ Authors are Todd Gabe and Tom Allen '80, '84G, assistant professor and associate scientist re­ ond consecutive Dean Smith spectively in the department of resource economics and policy. They received support from the Award, is a math major with a Maine Technology Institute, the Biotechnology Association of Maine, the Maine Center for Innova­ 3.78 GPA. Rybalko, who is from tion in Biotechnology, and the Maine Agriculture and Forest Experiment Station. the Ukraine, is a microbiology The report is the first part of a larger study that will focus on the business climate for biotechnol­ major with a 3.65 GPA. ogy in Maine. For more information contact Gabe at: [email protected].

6 Maine Spring 2003 UMaine research leads to new The Boardwalk on the Bog potato variety

There's a genuine natural treasure just Maine potato farmers will have a few miles from the University of a new variety available for Maine campus—but not many people planting this spring as a result have seen it or even know it exists. of research by the University of Starting this summer, that is likely to Maine and Cornell University. change. The new potato is known as The Orono Bog, a wild land of Monticello and will be partic­ dwarfed spruce and flowering shrubs, ularly useful for farmers who tufted cotton grass, and insect eating sell to potato chip processors, plants, will now have a 4,200-foot says Gregory Porter '80, '82G, boardwalk over it— a boardwalk which professor of agronomy at will allow visitors to explore the impor­ UMaine. tant role of a northern peatland—this "There are few varieties that one set in a beautiful Maine landscape. can be held in long-term stor­ The bog, which is designated as a age and still produce a good National Natural Landmark by the Na­ quality chipping potato. This tional Park Service, is located off Still­ variety does that. It also has a water Avenue near the Orono/Bangor good appearance and will do line. In fact, although the majority of well in the market for fresh the bog is located on University of potatoes," says Porter. Maine land, the boardwalk crosses Monticello, also known as property owned by both Orono and NY102, was developed by Bangor. plant breeders at Cornell and The driving force behind the Orono selected for testing in Maine. It Bog Boardwalk is UMaine biology professor, Ronald Davis. For 30 years Davis took his stu­ has been field tested in Maine dents to the bog on field trips. Toward the end of that time, he realized that a boardwalk could since 1996 to determine how help both preserve and educate. well it would grow in Maine's "I started to notice that the trail in from Stillwater Avenue was getting in pretty bad shape," soil and climate. Consumer Davis explains. "When I retired from teaching a few years ago, I thought the least I could do tests have been conducted by was to protect that peatland, which is such an important resource for the university and the the UMaine department of surrounding communities. The other reason was I realized that very few people ever really get food science and human nutri­ out in an environment like this, because bogs are difficult to walk in. I realized a boardwalk tion. More than 80 and 140 would encourage people to go out and learn what wetlands are all about." acres of Monticello potatoes Davis spent several months drafting and getting approval of an agreement with the city of were grown on commercial Bangor, the Orono Land Trust, the university, and himself as a fourth party. It was a lot of farms in Maine during 2001 work, but not much of a struggle. Almost everyone involved thought it was a great idea. He and 2002 respectively. also had to get permits from the state and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Yields of high quality tubers Currently the project is almost out of money and Davis is spearheading a fundraising effort have been very good with ad­ so the final part of the boardwalk can get completed this spring. He's also now working on the equate rainfall or when irriga­ signage for the site. That will include some 40 illustrations to help people identify and under­ tion has been used. Tuber qual­ stand what they are looking at on the bog. Those illustrations will be part of displays at seven ity and storage results have octagonal interpretive stations along the walk. There will also be a large information display at been excellent. the beginning of the walk which will orient visitors to everything they are going to see. Consumer tests show that in Davis and the Orono Bog Steering Committee are looking to have the dedication and offi­ addition to having an appeal­ cial opening of the boardwalk in June. Anyone interested in supporting the project can make a ing appearance, Monticello did gift to the Orono Bog Boardwalk at the University of Maine Foundation, Two Alumni Place, well when boiled and baked. Orono, ME 04469-5792. Telephone: 207-581-5100.

Spring 2003 Maine 7 Academics Bringing Real World Experience to the Classroom

Assistant professor Harold Daniel's marketing class gains valuable experience by t's one thing to study and analyze accurate." helping a California business decisions in a textbook. It's It was a new experience for Wiggin and quite another to actually have a most of the students in the class. construction materials hand in making such decisions. But "This was the first time I got to use what that's just what two classes of UniversityI had been learning in my classes over all company decide of Maine undergraduate business studentsthese years," says Wiggin, who is from Iare doing. Benton, Maine. whether to enter a new The students, all in marketing classes In addition to gaining real-world taught by assistant professor of marketing business experience, the project taught her market. Harold Daniel, are helping the Henry the importance—and potential pitfalls — of Company decide whether to enter a new working as a team. She learned to build on market. Based in California, the company the strengths each team member brought is a major manufacturer of construction to the table while compensating for materials, including roofing systems, weaknesses. By Susan Young sealants, and industrial coatings. It sought The other advantage to working with a out the University of Maine because of its real-life company on a real-time issue is experience in the forest products industry. learning to deal with surprises that can Photo by Toby Hollis "I was overwhelmed and scared when I throw you off track. Wiggin's team, for was told of it," senior Carly Wiggin recalls example, received some fax questionnaires of hearing about the project last fall which that were not complete. The team had to culminated in the students presenting their decide whether to use the incomplete data findings to a team of Henry executives. or to go back and try to get further "This was not pretend," she says. "They information. were going to use this information to make Her experiences on the project caught real decisions. We triple checked the the eye of a recruiter and helped Wiggin numbers because we wanted to be totally land an internship with the Pine Tree

8 Maine Spring 2003 Chapter of the Red Cross in Bangor. She has market in the first half of this year, says know what we were talking about." brought the insight she gained during the Manning, who met with the students again Muffett, who is from Manchester, was marketing class to the internship where she in March to discuss marketing strategy. also pleased that people at the career fairs is preparing a marketing plan for the Because it was so impressed with the he has attended were very interested to hear chapter's fundraising efforts. students' evaluation, the company made a about his Henry experience. "It taught me a lot and I'm already using small donation to the university. "Exposure to real life problems is what I learned," Wiggin says. Students, too, benefited from the compelling to an employer," says their During the fall semester, Daniel's experience. professor Daniel. "These students have had marketing research class studied the ins and "I love having those three sentences on real experience with a real flesh and blood outs of the Henry Company and its my resume that talk about it," says Derrek company. The fact is, they did something competitors. They determined where the Smith, a senior from Parkman. He terms the out of the ordinary." companies' strengths and weaknesses lay. project a "mini-internship." The Henry Company was the perfect The students then did a fax survey of Because there will be real consequences size for the project. It's not a Fortune 500 current and potential users of the of their recommendations, Smith and his company with a large marketing staff of its company's products, as well as those made classmates took the assignment very own, so the students gathered information by competitors. They sought to learn why seriously. "We were not just doing book that Manning says it would have taken him they purchased from Henry and what work. It provided more incentive to do a long time to pull together. would cause them to buy from someone well," Smith says. Although the Henry Company is located else. Based on this information, they at the other end of the country, the UMaine analyzed whether it made sense for the students gained experience and knowledge company to begin introducing one of their "I don't know too many that they can now put to work for Maine products into a new market. They also kids who companies. pointed out pitfalls that likely awaited the college can say "This company made it possible for company if it did expand into new markets. they made a presentation these students to gain knowledge and Most of the teams concluded that the specialties that they can use to produce company should undertake the new to the president of benefits for companies in the state," Daniel venture—but cautiously. says. "This state has been touched horribly Many students are continuing with the a company." by the economic downturn with the project this spring in the UMaine program's shutdown of Great Northern Paper and the capstone course, managerial marketing, a loss of manufacturing jobs in recent years. class devoted to marketing strategy and Not only did he and his classmates learn If these students can gain some business execution. Here, they will decide how the how to speak to company executives— experience and go on to change that new product should be sold and to whom. Smith spent a half-hour talking to Baribault situation, it would be wonderful." "We have not done this before with a at a reception after the presentations —they In the past, Daniel's classes have done university," says company president also learned how to work together as a marketing projects for Fresh Samantha, a William Baribault. "Every presentation we team. He, for example, was able to bring Saco juice maker; the Bangor YWCA, heard had a nugget, a jewel." his family's background in the construction Stillwater Montessori School, local He and the other two company officials business to the table. Since he works with veterinary clinics, and the university's food who came to Orono in December peppered his father, a home builder, Smith was the sciences department. the nervous students with questions. only one in the class who had actually Daniel says he seeks out such Through these exchanges and the worked with a Henry Company product. opportunities because they help "connect presentations, Baribault says the company "It instilled a lot of confidence in us," the dots" between what students learn from learned things it did not know about itself says Chris Muffett, also a senior business lectures and textbooks and what they will and the way it is perceived by its customers. major. "I don't know too many college kids be expected to do in the real world if they Michael Manning, the company's vice who can say they made a presentation to undertake marketing careers. president of administration, says the the president of a company." "Not all business schools are doing this. students were able to quickly gather Even the drudgery of entering survey You can learn a lot about it through lectures information in a neutral way—something results into a computer program was and textbooks, but to really do it is an the company, on its own, might not have beneficial because it taught students what exhilarating experience that results in been able to do. was involved in such a project. "It was more deeper understanding of the course The Henry Company should make a intense than any other class project I've ever material than is possible from lectures and decision on whether or not to enter the new done," Muffett says. "We really needed to books alone," he adds.

Spring 2003 Maine 9 Black Bear Sports

"The Right Guy at the Right Time"

The selection of Patrick Nero as the next University of Maine athletic director has energized Black Bear coaches.

Peter Hoff (left) welcomes new athletic director Patrick Nero to the University of Maine.

f the reaction of coaches is any in­ ence for the student/athlete and on pro­ Nero says it won't bother him, because as dication of the future success of an viding us the resources and support need­ a native of Rhode Island, "My body is more athletic director, then Patrick Nero ed to be successful. That impressed us and used to New England than it is to Flori­ should do just fine. There were energized us." da." nothing but smiles and applause Nero currently serves as senior associ­ In fact, he was a classmate of UMaine from the many Black Bear coaches assemate athletic­ director at the University of baseball coach Paul Kostacopoulos at Prov­ Ibled at Buchanan Alumni House whenMiami where he oversees the external op­ idence College. UMaine president Peter Hoff introduced erations of the athletic department, includ­ Nero left no doubt that his number one the new AD on March 13. ing fundraising, corporate sales, market­ priority will be the experience of the stu­ "You know, when we're doing recruit­ ing, sports information, ticket sales, and dent/ athlete. ing assessments we always ask ourselves, retail marketing. His success in fundrais­ "We're here for the students," he said. 'What do we need to make ourselves bet­ ing at Miami includes directing a $100 mil­ "They have to be the most important ter?"' said head football coach Jack Cos­ lion capital campaign for new and im­ thing." grove '78, '84G. "Well with Patrick Nero, proved athletic facilities and equipment. Nero also said that he very much sup­ we just made ourselves better." Before Miami, he served as an assistant AD ports the idea of athletic contests in Port­ "I think we as coaches are really thrilled at Marquette University. land as a way of getting the entire state with the vision that Patrick brings to Black "While we were looking for someone behind Black Bear sports. He sees great Bear athletics," agreed head hockey coach with a fundraising track record, that was opportunities for UMaine sports, but adds Tim Whitehead '92G. "We share that vision only part of the equation," UMaine presi­ that it will take a lot of hard work and sup­ with him. He has all the attributes we were dent Peter Hoff explained. "We are very port to move the program forward. He will looking for in an AD." pleased with all aspects of Patrick's back­ focus on getting much of that support from Many of the UMaine coaches formed ground and experience. He has a very good the Southern part of the state. their favorable impressions of Nero after a sense of the position of athletics in an aca­ "He's the right guy at the right time," long meeting with him on campus. "He demic environment." Kostacopoulos told the Bangor Daily News. told us that he had never coached and that Nero is expected to begin his job on "He has great people skills. He's engaging. he wasn't going to try to tell us how to April 15. He'll replace interim athletic di­ People will like him immediately. People coach," Cosgrove noted. "He said that he rector Paul Bubb. will want to listen to him. He'll roll up his would focus on providing a great experi- As for the dramatic change in climate, sleeves and get after it...." 10 Maine Spring 2003 Your Classnotes Publication Alumni News and Events

Calendar of Events

April 30 Sanford, ME UMaine men’s baseball game in southern Maine. UMaine vs Holy Cross—3:30 p.m. Reception to follow.

May 8 Princeton, NJ New Jersey Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund Golf Outing at Bunker Hill Golf Course. Contact Ron Sheay '55 at 609-397-7886.

May 30- June 1 Orono Reunion 2003 at The University of Maine. Honored classes include ’43, ’48, ’58, ’63, & ’68, plus our golden anniversary Class of 1953!

June 8 Oceanport, NJ Alumni outing at Monmouth Park Raceway. Contact Baron Hicken ’63 at 732-650-0699.

August 11 Gray, ME Cumberland County Alumni Chapter Annual Golf Classic at Spring Class of ’74 correspondent Diantha Hawkes Meadows Golf Club. Contact Barrett Taylor Grant and her husband Donald were among the 30 or so UMaine alumni, students, and at UMaine’s southern Maine office at friends who attended a pregame rally at the 207-828-2327. NCAA Division 1AA football quarterfinal play­ off game in Statesboro, Georgia. Everyone enjoyed the event despite the fact that the Black Bears’ great season came to an end at September 29 Denville, NJ New Jersey Alumni Chapter Annual Lobster the hands of Georgia Southern. The Grants made the trip to Statesboro from their home in Maine-ia Dinner at Lake Arrowhead. Contact Jacksonville, Florida, where Diantha works as Carl Kruse ’54 at 973-625-4526. executive director of the Alzheimer’s Associa­ tion. October 3-5 Orono Homecoming Weekend at UMaine.

Area mailings will be sent prior to each event. You can call 800-934-2586 or log on to: www.mainealumni.com for updated information. About the Cover

This is a photograph of one of the earliest Black Bear baseball teams in the 1880s, Attention Alumni before the school changed its name from Maine State College to the University of The University of Maine Alumni Association will hold its annual Maine. Baseball is the oldest sport to be played at the university. Competition began meeting on Sunday, June 1, 2003, at 10:45 a.m., in the McIntire in 1875, and Maine played its first official Room of Buchanan Alumni House on the UMaine campus. game in 1881. Interestingly, in 1886 the faculty tried to put an end to the sport on campus. They thought it was taking stu­ All University of Maine alumni are welcome. ALUMNI dents’ attention away from academics. ASSOCIATION

2 Mainely People Spring 2003 Alumni in the West Show Their Black Bear Pride

Left: Some 20 alumni and friends turned out at the Mountain Oyster Club in Tucson on February 19 for an alumni gathering hosted by Robert ’68 and Cynthia Gray Cobb ’69 and attended by alumni association president Jeff Mills ’82.

Below: Gil ’52 (left) and Carole LeClair (center) enjoy the com­ pany of Olivia Mills, daughter of Jeff Mills ’82.

Above: There was a strong turnout for the alumni gathering at EITorito restaurant in Costa Mesa.

Middle left: Steve ’82 and Mary Cowett

Left: Vincent ’80 and Therese Di Millo

Spring 2003 Mainely People 3 Alumni Volunteer Profile

worked at the university for 30 years, he also Woody Carville ’53 had some insight into an effective way of mailing those letters out. “I sent them out on regular stationery and envelopes,” he says smiling. “No university The Hard­ logo anywhere. I knew when some people get something in a university envelope, they throw it out because they think they are working going to be asked for money.” His efforts produced impressive results— 230 classmates saying either yes or maybe. Retiree As you might guess, Woody is still working on the maybes. Woody will be recognized for all his hard etirement for Linwood “Woody” work for the university and its alumni this Carville ’53, ’54G doesn’t mean not June when he is presented wiith the presti­ getting up and going to work—just gious Pine Tree Emblem Service Award. Rthat he no longer gets paid for it. It’s not just the university that benefits But that’s all right with him. For this super from Woody’s volunteer efforts. Any time of volunteer, helping out brings its own re­ year you’re likely to see his truck on the wards, not to mention great benefits to the roads around Orono doing pickups for the University of Maine and Orono communities. annual Kiwanis Club auction. A former Black Bear athlete and longtime He also does a great deal for his church, athletic department staff member, Woody’s UMaine in 1960. the Church of Universal Fellowship. Most first love remains with UMaine sports. For “I’m very fortunate. I had the chance to be recently he and Jean organized a fundrais­ years he’s greeted fans as a volunteer usher associated with great people,” Woody says. ing dinner for over 200 people. at Black Bear football, basketball, and hock­ “This is the best place in the world to go to “I never did anything like that before,” ey games. More recently, as the usher jobs school and to work.” Woody admits. “But I did what I do best—I have become more popular, Woody has “He was born with an ‘M’ in his heart,” found people to help who are good at differ­ been able to enjoy the games from a seat. says “M” Club president and fellow super ent jobs and it all came together.” “The fact that they now get more volun­ volunteer, Nonni Hilchey Daly ’59. “He really Woody’s volunteer efforts have extended teers to usher doesn’t bother me, because does a great job,” she says. “Not just with the beyond the university/Orono communities. I’ve always had two season tickets to all the finances as treasurer of the ‘M’—but with After his sister-in-law got involved in the games anyway,” Woody says. “Now, I get to everything he does. He has an excellent renovation of Fort Knox in Bucksport, she sit and enjoy more of the games with my sense of the right thing to do in all matters.” called on Woody for assistance. She needed wife (Jean Grindle Carville ’54).” And Woody’s volunteer efforts for the drinks and snacks for a fundraising event for Woody is also the treasurer of the “M” university extend beyond athletics. 1,800 kids at the fort. Woody promptly went Club—the association of former UMaine When the alumni association realized it out and convinced a local Wal-Mart to do­ varsity athletes. The group supports current would need volunteers to help out with the nate the drinks. Black Bear athletes by raising money for large number of people who are utilizing and Later, when he learned the fort needed a new equipment, helping with team banquets, visiting the new Buchanan Alumni House, it small structure for information, he went right and providing food and services when teams turned to Woody for help. He got right on the to work. He got local businesses to donate have tournaments on campus. Right now the phone and called over 80 people to enlist all the needed materials and then ap­ group is working to raise money for the Wes volunteers. The result was a list of 30 alumni proached the United Technologies Center Jordan Physical Training Center. that the Association could call upon to help. about building it. Woody’s devotion to the university stems In the past 18 months, much of Woody’s “The building got built and transported to from what he feels was an exceptional expe­ energy has been devoted to his upcoming Bucksport for no cost,” Woody says. “Every­ rience as both a student and an employee. Class of 1953 50th year reunion. In an effort one wanted to help out.” He played varsity football and baseball at to bring as many of his classmates back to When asked why he devotes so much of UMaine. Then, after earning a master’s campus as possible, he’s made over 350 his life to volunteering, Woody has a charac­ degree from the university, he worked as a phone calls. teristically straightforward answer. coach and teacher in New Hampshire for He’s also helped send out hundreds of “I just do it because it fills in the day and several years. He returned to work at letters, all with a personal note. And having somebody gets some good out of it.”

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a week, and walking three miles on Golden Bears the other days both winter and summer. He is active in environmen­ tal problems and is constantly mak­ Alumni Publications ing sure that his Congressman is One Alumni Place aware of this thoughts and ideas on Orono, ME 04473 the subject. He is also involved with (207) 581-1137 the AARP program for teaching [email protected] senior drivers how to adjust their driving habits to the physical chang­ We hope all you Golden Bears are es that come with aging. Arnold enjoying the first signs of spring. spends summers in Connecticut and winters in Florida, and teaches Thanks to Melvin McKenzie ’39 driving at both locations. He and who wrote in from Shalimar, Florida. wife Bobby recently celebrated their Melvin wrote that he has a great- 62nd wedding anniversary. They granddaughter and twin grandsons. have two daughters, four grandchil­ He has written a short story “The B- dren, and so far five great grands. 17 Flying Fortress and Me.” When someone asks him how he In Newport, Vermont, Edward S. keeps busy, he tells them that he is Doubleday ’38 commissioned a retired with nothing to do and no memorial tree planting. Three sugar time to do it. maples were planted in honor of the Keep those letters coming and I past mayor of Newport, his wife, and will try to keep you all informed their daughter. Edward was a forest­ Ralph Higgins ’39 (left) thoroughly enjoys his lobster dinner with about the activities of our class­ ry major at the University of Maine, friends at the annual New Jersey Alumni Chapter Lobster Maine-ia last mates. and has lived in Newport for 50 September. years. He worked with the Vermont State Highway Department super­ Professor and chairman of the cards, which are sold for the benefit vising the planting of roadside trees. physiology department of the newly of the service club here. My other He sells and ships maple syrup, and 1936 established college of medicine at volunteer work includes manning the in 1992 he was inducted into the the University of Florida in 1956 coffee cart in the Health Center (the American Maple Museum Hall of Kenneth L. Ireland where he remained until his retire­ hospital area) to deliver coffee, tea, Fame. 1100 North Abrego Drive ment in 1986. Raising vegetables in cappuccino, juices, and snacks to Green Valley, AZ 85614 his back yard, playing golf two or the residents—pushing the invalids (520) 399-3686 three times a week, and volunteer in wheelchairs along the mile-long [email protected] work at the library keeps him from waterfront sidewalk, and shelving 1935 becoming bored. Arthur has one son the returned library books. I try to but no grandchildren. His wife, keep fit by walking a couple of miles Gerry Beverage reported on his Basil G. Staples Eileen, died 12 years ago of Alzhe­ a day and take “personal training” Christmas card that he and his wife 275 Colwick Road imer’s. Arthur is listed in Who’s (which involves chest pressing—leg were flying to California to spend Rochester, NY 14624 Who, another illustrious member of extension and curies), AB crutches, Christmas with their daughter. They (585) 247-6509 our University of Maine Class of etc., for two hours a week. On the were not stopping off at a dude 1935. His address is 2123 NW 4th negative side, I’m deaf as a haddock ranch in Arizona this time as they do PI., Gainesville, Florida, 32603. in spite of spending thousands of not have as much enthusiasm for Since my column for the winter George Carlisle recently had a dollars on hearing aids. My daugh­ horseback riding as when they were issue was due in Orono in Septem­ letter published in the Bangor Daily ter, Candy ’67, with husband come younger. ber, I neglected to wish you all News complaining about high taxes to Florida for six months to keep me Dorothy Cann Bennett sent me Merry Christmas. I apologize for the in the state of Maine. He is thinking in line. My other daughter, Nicole a Christmas card telling about our oversight and now in November of changing his residence to Florida ’62, just retired from teaching Rus­ last reunion. I recall that it was a 2002 may you all have a Happy where he spends six months of the sian and French in Pennsylvania. I special reunion, but I do not remem­ Easter in 2003. year. Those ’35 alumni continue to have three wonderful grands (the ber the date. Dot and Peg Hall A most interesting and informa­ take an interest in politics and the oldest lives and teaches English in Hook were the only ladies present tive letter was received from Arthur welfare of the state of Maine. Japan)—but no great grands.” along with Gerry Beverage and two Otis. Arthur was Elmer Randall’s George is well qualified to comment Bobbie was awarded third place other men of our class. At dinner Dot roommate across the hall from my being a past mayor of the city of in the Eighth Annual Westminister sat with Smith McIntire ’32 and his room in the original Oak Hall way Bangor. Retirement Community Art Show for wife, Charlene ’32. They invited Dot back in 1931. After graduating from Bobbie Lewis Kimball writes her wildflowers. Thank you, Bobbie, to visit them at their home in Per­ UMaine, Arthur continued his educa­ from Florida: “As a resident of West­ for making my column writing much ham near Caribou. As she had tion with an M.Ed. degree from minister Shores, a retirement com­ easier for this issue. never been that far north Dot was Springfield College in 1937 and a munity on beautiful Tampa Bay in Arnold Kaplan writes from Palm glad to accept. Dot soon found out Ph.D. from Brown University in Florida, I make use of the lovely Beach, Florida, that he keeps in how far above Mount Katahdin 1939. He taught physiology at sev­ landscaped gardens by picking and shape by playing tennis (doubles) (which she once climbed) is the long eral universities and became First pressing the flowers for greeting for one and a half hours, three times drive to Perham. While in Aroostook

Spring 2003 Mainely People 5 County, Dot found out more about hole in it, his shirt was torn, his left was holding a prize to be given out potato growing than she ever knew 1938 pant leg was decimated, and his left later. Coming from Maine, Ms. Smith before. shoe exploded along the stitching. said that her mother was a Maine I was very pleased to get a Also, his other clothing was almost graduate and that her brother was Christmas card from Solveig Heistad Miss Jo Profits totally scorched black. Superb care now attending the university. (She Hennings of the Class of 1938. She 5300 Washington, H331 at EMMC has made the difference. had attended college in North Caro­ and Porter always stopped to see Hollywood, FL 33021 Telling the doctor that he had to be lina to escape the cold winters.) us on their trips to the South. Lee (954) 962-4080 ready to go deer hunting the first of During a lull, Vangie asked where in and I went overnight with them on November shows what this 85-year- Maine Ms. Smith came from and their boat to Boothbay Harbor one Spring greetings to you all. A little old retired dentist is made of. He was told that she had won the prize. Labor Day weekend in the early news would be most welcome, attended Maine and Harvard and It turned out that she won a one- 1970s. The trip was even more Please write and tell everyone what served with the Air Force in World year admission to the Raleigh Art exciting because a hurricane was in you’re doing. Your classmates would War II. The doctor said he would do Museum because she came from the offing. like to know. the best that he could. Charles, Maine. Jim Haggett mentioned on his among other things, said, “There’s Vangie said she was going to Christmas card that they would no sense laying back and feeling wave to me as they traveled Route cancel plans to spend the winter in sorry for yourself.” Good advice for 301 through this area en route from Naples, Florida, as Fran could no all of us octogenarians. New England to North Carolina in longer endure the long flight. Jim 1939 A long letter from Evangeline late fall. She also thanked me for himself had a valve replacement in “Vangie” Anderson Jackson doing the column. his heart which so far was doing describing her summer in Maine Thank you, Vangie, Ralph, and Edna Louise Harrison “Squeeze” very well. In a recent phone conver­ was most welcome. The calendar in all of the others who help keep this Dempsey sation Jim said the valve was doing the summer edition of Mainely column going. 2526 Carrollton Road very well, and he would be out on People sent them to the Blueberry All for now, Annapolis, MD 21403-4203 the golf course on Cape Cod as Festival at the home of Peter and ELD (410) 268-1888 soon as spring showed up. Gail McLean Berry ’61. Here, in a [email protected] delightful home overlooking the ocean in Roque Bluffs, Maine, they Ralph Higgins has sent more facts enjoyed a delicious meal of barbe­ 1940 1937 and figures concerning the 16th cued ribs and more. They enjoyed annual New Jersey Alumni Associa­ hearing from Jeffery Mills ’82 who tion Lobster Maine-ia. Sounds as made them, as alumni, feel a part of Margaret Maxwell Atwood George W. McLellan though it was a fun time with much a family. Also present was Diana 28 Merchants Plaza #605 2600 Croasdaile Farm Parkway delicious food being served. (Ralph Richardson ’93, assistant to Jeff Bangor, ME 04401 Heritage Hall Apt. C115 admitted to having two lobsters and Mills, and her husband, David ’90G, Durham, NC 27705-1350 six bodies!) Also, as this was being who helped park cars. University of Please send in your news! We know (919) 384-2429 written, Ralph was rehearsing for Maine basketball coach Dr. John the Class of ’40 is doing interesting [email protected] two Nutcrackers and scheduled to Giannini talked the same language volunteer work, has family to be do two more performances of Cin­ as her husband who had been a proud of, and some classmates are Only a little news this time but it’s all derella. Also, our ever busy class­ basketball coach in Brewer, Maine. in touch with each other. Please let good news. mate has continued to chair the Patricia Cummings ’89, ’44H of the us know what’s happening—we’d Jeannette MacKenzie Wilson book tables at the Princeton Hospi­ development staff exchanged name love to hear from you. reports a much-traveled life, having tal fall rummage sale. This entails tags with them and will escort them lived in seven countries before setting up big tents and tables and through Buchanan House next year. retiring. Can anyone match this organizing hundreds of books. Vangie urges all who can to join the count? Fortunately for Ralph, his friends Berrys next year at their home in Ralph Palmer reports in from help him to make this event a big Roque Bluffs. During their October 1941 Tenants Harbor, Maine, where he is success. The emergency room at visit to Maine, they attended the Fall Festival in their home town of Mon­ enjoying the retired life, after having the Princeton Hospital is the fortu­ Alma Hansen Langlois son. After a parade in the morning, edited and authored several books. nate beneficiary of this effort. 543 Hanover Street He sent along some handsome John Holyoke’s entertaining they were awed by the “Elvis guy” Manchester, NH 03104 pictures of flowers and birds. Still article in the October 12-13 week­ singing for more than two hours. the sensitive nature photographer. end edition of the Bangor Daily The entire program was planned by News strongly implies that Dr. Annalee Libby ’85. They found out Welcome, ’41ers, and as 2002 has Charles Kimball, Sr. is a cat with that the Elvis guy could sing the faded into the past, I hope that 2003 nine lives! Eight years ago, two “Maine Stein Song.” He was well is a good year for each of you. And heart attacks (one very serious) and qualified as a Maine graduate (with among your New Year’s resolutions, two years later, a life threatening a B.S. degree, Class of ’72). He is please resolve you’ll send Agnes or For Black Bear sports, aneurysm failed to do him in. Then Bruce Nye. He may be performing in me a letter telling us what you are UMaine news, and news last fall, deep in the woods of Pis­ Hilton Head next March for an alum­ doing. We’d both appreciate it so cataquis Country, the avid hunter ni group. His wife is Darleen Mc- much! of upcoming alumni and fisherman could easily have Geoghegan Nye ’90G. According to the University of come to the end of the road. Not Vangie’s winter home is in North Maine Foundation’s annual report events, log on to: aware that a serious storm was Carolina, in an active golf resort. for 2002, a fund has been estab­ brewing, he was directly struck by a College Club members meet regu­ lished to honor the memory of Cecil bolt of lightning that shattered his larly. Panhellenic meets twice a S. Woodbrey. Award recipients are mainealumni.com eardrum, burned much of his body, year. The spring of 2001 luncheon at to be public high school graduates and left his clothes in tatters. He the Pinehurst Country Club featured without regard to physical ability or resembled a character in a Stephen Gabriel Smith from the Raleigh Art activity who reside in Standish at the King novel. His hat had a two-inch Museum. She announced that she time of graduation and who are

6 Mainely People Spring 2003 planning to major in physics engi­ neering or physics. Our deepest sympathy to the family of Corinne Comstock Weston who died last November in Manhattan. Corinne had a very outstanding and impressive career. She has authored or contributed to eight books and over 100 articles relating to English history and has been recognized in International Authors and Writers’ Who’s Who. In 1999 she was awarded the Interna­ tional Order of Merit Medal from Cambridge University, England, an award which recognizes 50 years of teaching, research, and publishing on the history of England. Cody received her B.A. in history and political science from the Uni­ versity of Maine, her M.A. from Columbia in 1950, and her Ph.D. in British and European history in 1951. She was on the faculty at Brooklyn College, University of Texas, Hunter College, and Lehman College of the City University of New York, department of history, in a Among the Senior Alumni Council members who attended a meeting at the Buchanan Alumni House last fall teaching career spanning 38 years. were (left to right): Jayne Hanson Bartley ’49, Thelma Crossland Robie ’49, Bob Patten ’47, and Bill Currie ’52. Corinne is survived by her hus­ The Senior Alumni, which classes join after their 50th Reunion, does an outstanding job of raising money for band, Dr. Arthur Weston ’49 of New scholarships for nontraditional students at the university. York City, a brother, a sister, and several nieces and nephews. She alumni attended. was predeceased by three brothers American ships, killing 198 Ameri­ Company where he worked 23 years “We were very pleased with the and a sister. can sailors and 559 soldiers. in their research, product develop­ turnout,” said Charlene. The dining In commemoration of Veterans In the June 1944 Normandy ment, sales, and technical service service of the Highlands prepared a Day the Hendersonville (North invasion George’s job was to get the divisions. He and Dottie moved from delicious lunch, which took place a Carolina) Times-News of October 3, troops safely ashore and a few days Connecticut to Hendersonville, little later than planned because, as 2002, ran a very interesting feature later to go back to pick up the North Carolina, in October 1987. Charlene and Don report, no one story on the World War II experienc­ wounded with two landing ships. What a great record of accomplish­ wanted to take a break from the es of our class president, George After a month the Bayfield re­ ments, George! conversation. Nystrom, who served 13 years in turned to England to plan for the Harry and Claralyn Preble Following lunch, Charlene, Don, the Navy. George was involved in invasion of southern France. Follow­ Trask celebrated their 60th wedding and other alumni residents opened some of the most famous battles of ing the invasion of southern France, anniversary last August. They met in their homes in the estate and the World War II including the invasion George was assigned to the Am­ their senior year at Orono and were Maine Lodge for classmates to visit. of Normandy and Okinawa. phibious Group Seven and the USS married in 1942 in Santa Ana, Cali­ “Everyone I’ve talked with is George entered the service Mount McKinley which took him into fornia. Harry served in the Pacific hoping we can have another reunion shortly after graduation from Maine battle in the invasion of the Philip­ Theater during World War II where here,” Charlene says. “This makes in June 1941. In September he was pine Island of Luzon in January he flew over 30 combat missions sense because we’re centrally assigned to the Naval Inspector of 1945 and the invasion of Okinawa, against the Japanese as a navigator located for so many of the alumni.” Ordnance at Schenectady, New Japan, a few months later. His on a B-29. Claralyn returned to Well, that’s it for this issue, York, where he was responsible for duties again involved briefing com­ Maine where she had taught previ­ friends. Stay well, have a great the quality of gunfire control and bat ships on their targets. Some of ously at Jay High School. She later spring, and please drop a line to searchlight equipment that came his most memorable experiences, taught in several other Maine com­ Agnes or me. from the naval production plant. He he said, were riding out several munities including Union and stayed there until 1944 when he was typhoons while aboard the McKinley. Dixfield. The couple has four chil­ sent back to the Washington Navy At the end of the war, George dren, two sons, and two daughters, Yard for anti-aircraft gunnery instruc­ returned home to Maine and his wife 11 grandchildren, and two great­ Thanks for your tion. In March 1944 he became an Dottie. After earning a master’s grandchildren. They have resided in assistant gunnery officer on the staff degree in chemical engineering from South Paris for the past 20 years. membership support. of the 11th Amphibious Force on the University of Maine he went to Congratulations, Claralyn and Harry, board the USS Bayfield. Once in work for the Eastern Corporation for reaching such a wonderful mile­ Why not consider Plymouth, England, George began paper company and became com­ stone. becoming a lifetime briefing allied combat ships about manding officer of the U.S. Navy The alumni office sent a newspa­ specific targets for the upcoming Reserve Surface Division in Bangor, per clipping of two alumni, Charlene member? For more assault on Utah Beach during the which provided training for the Navy. Perkins Strang and Dan Hatch ’49, Normandy invasion. Poor communi­ He was again called to active duty in who co-hosted a summer reunion information see page 40 cation during this time of practice the Korean War. After retiring from for University of Maine alumni in the of Mainely People. enabled German U-boats to slip into the service in 1956, he went to work area of the Highlands, a senior the practice area and ambush eight at Great Northern Nekoosa Paper residence at Topsham. Nearly 50

Spring 2003 Mainely People 7 I have included the poem I read update forms! Financial positions for various 1942 at our 60th Reunion class meeting. I A clipping from the Bangor Daily corporations make up the career hope you all enjoy it. A close friend News, October 14, 2002, described profile of Talbot “lek” Crane. May­ of mine wrote it for me. the dedication of the new W. Tom be that’s why he served effectively Marion Libby Broaddus Enjoy and don’t forget to write. and Bonny Sawyer Library at Hus- as a member of the 1943 Class 40 Oakland Avenue son College. This has two implica­ executive committee? He is now Westbrook, ME 04092 60th College Reunion tions for the Class of ’43, namely, retired from E. I. duPont de Nem- (207) 854-4648 Berneice “Bunny” Thompson, the ours & Company. Back on campus [email protected] So much has happened these past former library director, and Winona he served as sports editor on the sixty years Cole Sawyer, mother of Tom Saw­ staff of The Maine Campus and was Our column seems to roll around so since we left the campus that day— yer ’70. a Kappa Sigma fraternity man. often I wonder where the months We’ve all seen amazing discoveries “Bunny” Thompson had worked Lewis Emery of Westbrook and have gone. A great picture of Nat as life’s brought many changes our in cramped quarters in the old busi­ Sarasota, Florida, is a retired valua­ Crowley was in the Waldo Indepen­ way. ness library for 18 years. She was tion engineer and retired also from dent as he was inducted into the right on hand for the ribbon cutting. the merchant marine. Lew Emery University of Maine Sports Hall of Our world has appeared to be Library space has now increased by was a member of Phi Eta Kappa. Fame and also a picture of Nat smaller by far 25 percent. It features high technol­ “Four years at Maine were the accepting the Gold Ball for his team since technology increased and ogy computers, gleaming book­ best” and new friendships are favor­ from Governor John Reed when his grew. shelves, and a pleasant environ­ ite memories of two Phi Mu Delta Lewiston team won the 1960 State With computers and TVs and cell ment; also, students can access the members Eugene Hussey and Basketball Championship. He and phones around library from dorm computers. The Grant “Bud” Leonard. Eugene has his wife, Esther Whitman Crowley we have learned and discovered renovation was made possible with enjoyed a career as veterinarian and ’43, have nine children, one foster what’s new. $600,000 in donations and gifts— dairy farmer who now enjoys raising child, 25 grandchildren, and eight the lead donation being given by draft horses, attending draft horse great-grandchildren. The old years seem ancient and Tom ’70 and Bonny Prince Sawyer shows, church, Rotary, and working Priscilla Thurlow Anderson’s distant somehow ’70. Tom Sawyer is vice chairman of with animal welfare. He’s remem­ husband Marshall died this fall in yet bring memories that still linger the Husson College board of trust­ bered for intramural sports and Phoenix, Arizona, where they have on— ees. He is also the state senator honorary Alpha Zeta membershi. lived for the past several years. Of the friendships we’ve shared and from District 9, Bangor. Bud Leonard presents a varied Richard “Dick” Day presented a have treasured News comes from classmates career including that of nationwide slide presentation “Food of our with those three hundred coast to coast and begins with tour bus operator; retail coal, oil and Fathers” in early June at the Noble- classmates now gone. Dorothy “Dot” Hodgkins Ander­ lumber owner; Army infantry officer, boro Historical Center. Dick is re­ son of Walla Walla, Washington. ex POW, wounded ETO, now re­ tired from a career as county agent ’Tis a time for remembering and She has a new address since she tired. He is especially interested in in Washington County and Franklin honoring them sold her home this summer and is community service and food service. County and serves as the historian reaffirming their hopes and each trying to fit self and possessions into On campus, interests were intramu­ of the Damariscotta Historical Soci­ dream a two bedroom apartment with ral baseball and Scabbard and ety. of a future that still holds old values limited storage. Doesn’t that strug­ Blade. The university has announced though the new world appears more gle have a familiar ring to it! Dot, Another active sports participant the 2002-2003 recipients of the extreme. along with brother, Earl ’42, was at was Richard Martinez who was Class of 1942 Distinguished Student the dedication of the Buchanan inducted into the University of Maine Award. Three outstanding juniors We reflect on the work we’ve Alumni House last year and will be Sports Hall of Fame as a member of received awards totaling $4350. accomplished there again in 2003. the 1939 IC4A National Cross­ Recipients were: George P. Dumont, plus the joys that we’ve shared Helen Hauck Bartley continues Country Championship. Jr. who is majoring in chemical through the years. to maintain her home in Scottsdale, Eileen Butler Lind as you may engineering; Briana A. Hayes, a As we honor those classmates Arizona, with a June to September remember, majored in nursing and double major in biology and mathe­ departed interlude at Carlsbad, California. was with the United States Naval matics; and Sarah E. Walsh, who is knowing justice and faith help quell Barbara Cole Bear is now a Reserve—WAVES—from 1942- majoring in nursing. Our scholar­ fears. retired teacher residing in Sun City, 1944. Following an earned MS in ships are very important to students Florida, where volunteer work with education in 1967 she taught in and to the university as we continue Elizabeth H. Sawtelle the ambulance squad and as a S.A.D. 4 for 20 years. Living at our generous support. teacher assistant keeps her active Maples dorm is a favorite memory of We send words of encourage­ with some time left for tennis, UMaine days. ment to Paul Knaut who was criti­ bridge, and Elderhostels and RVing. Annie Dowling Mawhinney cally injured in an auto accident in Harriet Ordway Belz notes that majored in math and taught math at September. Keep that Maine spirit, 1943 she is a homemaker and mother of the University of Maine from 1946 to Paul. Bette Barker Taverner and three. One son is a software engi­ 1949. From then on she has been a Gil’s lovely picture was in the New 60th Reunion neer, another is a lawyer/engineer, homemaker interested in church England Deaconess Association May 30-June 1, 2003 while her daughter is a respiratory activities, visiting shut-ins, and History publication. They have therapist. formerly a volunteer at Eastern Delta Nu Chapter of Sigma Nu served as co-historians of the NEDA Helena Jensen Maine Medical Center. fraternity, Phi Delta Sigma, and which is a nonprofit, interdenomina­ 12 Frost Street Church activities also utilize chairman of the Winter Carnival and tional organization that provides a Portland, ME 04102 Charles “Laurie” Parker’s time continuum of healthcare in Massa­ Ball, 1942, are the favorite memo­ now along with skiing, sailing, and chusetts. ries which Donald Brown of Knox­ reading. Career-wise he was a Our thoughts and prayers are Thanks to the University of Maine ville, Tennessee, harbors. He is a mediator with the American Arbitra­ with Harold Blood, our class trea­ alumni association we have a vari­ retired professor of technology from tion Association and also a national surer, on the death of his wife, Betty ety of information including a Bangor the University of Tennessee. He panel member of that organization; Brown Blood ’45. Daily News clipping and University serves on the board of trustees for an oil and gas lease broker at An­ of Maine Class of 1943 Reunion the Goodwill-Hinkley School. chorage, Alaska, and Saratoga,

8 Mainely People Spring 2003 Wyoming; consultant to International And we have a daughter, Jane Business Development (PIBA, Inc.) Clabby, on Little John Island, and a retired professor of law, Eco­ Yarmouth. We hope they’ll get to­ nomics Institute, University of Colo­ gether. When Al and Edie visit, rado at Boulder. A favorite University perhaps we can get together too. of Maine memory is “studying in an A phone call from Al McNeilly empty library at 6 a.m. to class did not relay a lot of news but it was time!”—also great dancing and very nice to hear Al’s voice and to music at proms. know he is fine. Al is following the Pi Beta Phi sorority has real future 1944 Bear’s Den in the Me­ significance for Jane Rand Pendle­ morial Union very closely. He says it ton in regard to campus life and is still on track but moving slowly. now her continuing interests are Anita and Charlie Stickney have church work and historical societies. returned from their trips to England Elizabeth Ryan Pickett notes a and China. We talked to them re­ favorite memory as “working as a cently about the China trip which volunteer student nurse in the infir­ started with the long 15-hour flight mary during a college flu epidemic.” from Chicago to Beijing. While She served as a U.S. nurse from staying in Beijing they visited the February 1944 to December 1945. Pat Cummings ’89, 44H of the UMaine development office recently Great Wall and the Ming tomb. From As a student she was honored by visited Fran Donovan ’43 at her home in Greenwich, Connecticut. there they went to Xian to see the election to Sophomore Eagles and Terra Cotta Warriors. Next stop was All Maine Women. Chengxian where the highlight was Our class president, Preston tie.” Sitta, Jeanne Patten Whitten, the Zoological Research Park where Rand, played the piano for “The Mary Moynihan Fogler, Dottie 1944 pandas are being studied. On to Maine Bears,” a dance band during Moran Hall, and Willa Dudley Lhasa, Tibet, Holy Land of the Bud­ Taylor highly recommend Elderhos­ college days and was a member of Joyce Iveney Ingalls dhist religion, where the Dalai Llama tel to classmates. Sigma Chi fraternity and Contribu­ 7 Seabury Lane is in exile. Later in Chongqing, their Hazel Van Tassell Weymouth of tors Club (a writing club). In 1954 he Yarmouth, ME 04096 party boarded a boat for a three-day became the first person to utilize the Sangerville recalls fond memories of trip down the Yangtze River. This stenograph machine in the Maine Pi Beta Phi sorority, chorus, and trip, seeing the three gorges and the Superior and Supreme Court to other musical activities, and the off- A dearth of news will make our progress being made on the mas­ record verbatim testimony. He was campus group—especially trying to column shorter this time. So I’ve sive hydroelectric project, was secretary of the Maine Court Report­ learn to play bridge at the off-cam­ been soliciting help through e-mail another highlight. Off the boat in ers’ Association for 19 years. Pre­ pus building. Hazel taught school in and postcards. Specifically, I won­ Wuhan and finally to Shanghai and ston has held offices in the Class of many towns, though primarily at dered if anyone had been to Home- Hong Kong. What a wonderful trip 1943 since graduation. Piscataquis Community High coming and if so, who from our class and very interesting to hear about. Richard “Sink” Sinkinson of School. Now retired, she is active in attended and what was happening Joe and I have taken a trip or Industry, Maine, was first selectman church work and as a volunteer at at this time of the year? two this fall but nothing to compare for 12 years for the town of Industry Mayo Regional Hospital in Dover. Jean Hufnagel sent a couple of with the Stickneys. The furthest we and still is an avid snowmobiler. Jeanne Patten Whitten shares, e-mails. He had not attended Home- went was to San Francisco. But that The favorite memory of Olive “the University of Maine gave me coming, but had attended a press was great fun visiting with son, Rob, Rowell Taverner was the mayor’s the means for a career and many conference in Bangor on October and Karen. campaign when “my Bucket” won. good years of retirement with more 14th kicking off a new company Keep those cards and letters Olive also enjoyed Chi Omega to come!”—a fine tribute. called Engineered Materials of coming. I’m hoping that Christmas sorority, Glee Club, and the Maine Evelyn Grenci Wing states a Maine. The company will produce cards and the Christmas spirit will Christian Association. She now favorite memory to be Freshmen wooden beams based on research generate all kinds of news for our loves entertaining with the help of Week, “meeting all new people, done in the Advanced Engineered next column. All the best in 2003! “my friends.” making life-long friends.” Wood Composites Center at the Eleanor Swanson Thornton, a Elinor “Coke” Crowell Win­ University in Orono. Huff says that Phi Mu alum, is retired from the slow’s career was an interesting for any of us visiting the campus, a Maine General Hospital at Augusta blend of academic and business. tour though this research center is a 1945 and finds time well spent at church She was assistant professor of must. The center has been strongly and sailing, as well as cross-country biology at Mercer County Communi­ supported by classmate Al Crockett and downhill skiing. ty College and then provider repre­ as we’ve mentioned in previous Jo Clark Meloon The most remarkable change sentative at Blue Cross, Blue Shield columns. 146 Lancaster Avenue since graduation for Helen “Sitta” of Maine. Coke had a variety of Recently, I was having one of my Lunenburg, MA 01462 Mullen Varnum is described as interests at Maine including Chi periodic visits for physical therapy at (978) 582-6320 living in five states and two foreign Omega sorority, Women’s Student Healthsouth in Falmouth. In the [email protected] countries—some good and some Government Association, Women’s waiting room who should I see but Forum, Prism, Commencement Martha Allen Irvine. We had a nice bad. “Moving seven children to Please write and tell me about your Pageant, and last, but not least, visit though it was brief. It was lovely different schools was the biggest lives, Class of ’45. Without news, we girls’ hockey! Remember Coke on to see you, Martha. My thoughts challenge—I think 13 times.” Sitta cannot have a column. Happy the hockey field charging ahead! went back to 1940 when we were was Delta Delta Delta president, spring! dorm president, member of student She is now a docent at the Portland freshmen. What a great four years government and senate, and an All Museum of Art, and otherwise en­ we all had together! Maine Woman. She was an engi­ joys sailing, skiing, and tennis. An e-mail arrived from Al Hutch­ neer aide for five years. Sitta now Now isn’t that a remarkable inson telling us that he has a Go Black Bears! lives in Edmonds, Washington—“a class! Come and learn more at daughter, Becky Joyce, living on hop, skip, and jump north of Seat- Reunion, May 2003. Cousins Island here in Yarmouth.

Spring 2003 Mainely People 9 Of course he didn’t do this alone. Orono in late May. Many of our Richard Giesberg of Los Ange­ 1946 Kudos to Helen for sharing farm classmates, whom I have not heard les, California, wrote of his years as work, family life, church, school, and from, have returned the update form a business executive and of his community activities—and square which accompanied the first Re­ interest in rescue and repatriation of Mary Spangler Eddy dancing too. “Life is full” certainly union communication. Ethiopian Jews and those from the 10 Bryant Park Drive applies at the True farms. They have As I have been reading these former Soviet Union to the home­ Camden, ME 04843 two sons, Gordon ’66 and his wife mini biographies, I have been excit­ land in Israel. Dick still is involved in (207) 230-6624 Barbara Biggane True ’64, Robert ed by the variety of interests and community service with the interfaith [email protected] and his wife Deborah, plus seven activities we seniors from the Class groups in his area. More power to grandchildren and nine great-grand­ of ’48 are involved in. you, Dick, and “hi” to your good wife Still no calls, e-mails, or letters from children. Happy celebration and Jay Calkins still spends his Middie Cohen Giesberg ’47. any of you, so I presume you are all congratulations. winters in Cortez, Florida, and is Joyce Emery Kinney, whose well, happy, and feeling younger One fine day in September Joan actively researching his genealogy maritime books we have spoken of, everyday! Bob and I have moved Ambrose Shaw and I headed to and that of his wife, Betty Brown tells how she has enjoyed writing into our new “cottage” at Quarry Hill, Kittery Point and a reunion with Calkins ’50. One of his nostalgic weekly articles for the Down East a retirement/health new community Hazel “Billy” Starrett Cutts. It had memories is the time spent in the Times of Calais. For her recent book here in Camden. We love it here been 50 years plus since we had trailer colony and the friendships he Peal People Down East she used and our new address is: 10 Bryant seen each other and that meant lots and Betty made there. Thirty-two the pen name Amos Boyd as she Park Drive, Camden, Maine, 04843. of catching up. Her home, which she families were in residence at the narrated local history of the Wash­ Come see us or call 230-6624 or designed herself, overlooks the time. ington County area. e-mail: [email protected]. We river—absolutely perfect. We had Glenna Spofford Aldrich, for­ June Swanton Johnson looks hope to hear from some of you! lunch by the Kittery Point Yacht Club merly Glenna Gross, of Stonington, forward to attending the Reunion then a tour of the old and the new spends her winters in Punta Gorda, with her husband Evan ’49, always a with Billy filling in the local history— Florida, and wonders if there are loyal supporter of our class. names, places. This is really Cutts any Mainers around her area. Henry Plate, who summers in country—we even drove onto Cutts Jackie Springer Sprague lives Waterford, has been a rescue work­ 1947 Island! Richard ’48 had done a in Ormond Beach, Florida. She er with the Stoneham Rescue Team. complete Cutts genealogy—then he retired in 1995 from her position as He and Joy will be with us in June. did one for Billy. She had not had a nursing instructor. She is the Mary “Chickie” Sawyer Jordan Elaine Luce Leadbetter now the time or the interest to do it her­ proud grandmother of seven, enjoy­ lives in Zephyrhills, Florida. She and 6 Sea Street self and she was thoroughly sur­ ing playing golf. George ’56 still come back to New­ P. O. Box 223 prised to learn she had two ances­ James Garvin, the photographic port, Maine, summers. Elaine taught Northeast Harbor, ME 04662 tors aboard the Mayflower! And the editor of our ’48 Prism, lives in (207) 276-5362 school for 26 years. Always enthusi­ reaction was typical Richard—“We Palmetto, Florida, except for sum­ astic about music, I remember her in came over two years later—in our mers when he returns to Stillwater. chorus with Jimmy Seiwood. News from Lala Jones Dinsmore own boat!” They have four children Having worked for the university for In an early Christmas greeting, described her Elderhostel bike trip and six grandchildren—and they 40 years in the field of photography, Margaret “Scuffie” Gorham Mur­ through Italy and Austria last May. had 50 wonderful years together he is right at home there. Jim has ray updated me on her youngest Her daughter Sally and friend John before his death four years ago. been singing in barbershop style son, James. He graduated from the were with her and they all had a Now Billy divides her time between with groups for over 25 years. University of Louisville with a Doctor wonderful time. Beautiful scenery! In the grandchildren and the golf Wouldn’t it be fun to hear him? of Philosophy degree in biochemis­ April she had directed a play for the course—Maine and Florida. Can’t Leonard Harlow now lives in try and molecular biology in August, North Country Theatre—Theatre wait to see her next summer. Brewer. For many years (24) he was and is now working at the Medical North. (Lala is also a board mem­ It will be 2003 by the time this the sports information director for College of Georgia. Understandably, ber.) Reminds me of the Maine column is printed. Hardly seems the Bangor Daily News. He now is his mother, who is now enjoying Masque days! Lala has five grand­ possible. We wish you all a happy the publicist for the New England retirement, is quite proud of James’ children; three in college, Hope new year—health, prosperity, and School of Communications. accomplishments. Dinsmore and Sam Baldwin at peace. I shall try to keep up but I During the time I spent gathering Ann Harmon Driesen, who has Dartmouth and Tod Dinsmore at Fort need more facts and figures from all news for this spring column, I re­ lived for many years in the Nether­ Lewis College in Colorado. “Life is you heroes. ceived two packets of Reunion lands and raised her three children full,” she says. And how marvelous I updates from the alumni office. So there, plans to return to the states think. Incidentally, Lala used the here is more! before long. She may not make class notes department postcard to Bill Rice, who lives near me in Reunion in 2003 but hopes to be send us her news. Thanks, Lala, the 1948 Amherst, regrets that he can’t cele­ living in northeastern Massachusetts postcards are the best idea—easy brate with us this year. We are sorry soon. Our best wishes for a healthy to dash off a few lines and mail to 55th Reunion that his wife, Katherine, is not well. and happy transition! the UMaine Alumni Association— May 30-June 1, 2003 Bill enjoys weaving, still. Olive Coffin Hart of Nobleboro and what a blessing for class secre­ Laney Carter Bradshaw, always is still volunteering at Miles Hospital. taries. an enthusiastic alumna, wrote of the Her granddaughter will graduate Ruth Preble Finney There was a wonderful write-up death of her husband, Peter ’47, from the University of Maine this 70 Broadway and photo in the Bangor Daily News ’56G last March in Florida. Peter year. Westfield, MA 01085 in July of Frank and Helen True’s would attend alumni functions with Bob Varnum wrote from Ed­ (413) 568-8852 60th wedding anniversary celebra­ Laney and was well known to us all. monds, Washington, that he and tion. It makes you proud of our We send our love and sympathy to Helen Mullen Varnum ’43 have 13 generation. After graduation, Frank Greetings from Massachusetts! Laney who now, after a vacation grandchildren! served four years in the Air Force, Is it really spring? As I am writing, with her daughter at Grand Cayman Chet Darling writes of his col­ returned to teach at UMaine, joined we are experiencing a real blizzard Island, is returning to volunteer lege memories and the birth of his Wirthmore Feeds as a salesman, in the Northeast. work—particularly at the library in son during his junior year. Now then bought a dairy and poultry farm I’m looking forward to our 55th Pittsfield. She says that volunteering living in Broomfield, Colorado, he in the ’50s. Reunion and hope to see you all in helps her forget her sorrow. volunteers as a reader to the visual­

10 Mainely People Spring 2003 ly impaired and teaches Braille. still remember so fondly sitting in the Una Jean Dene MacDonald 1949 stands on a superb fall afternoon Mead wrote from Greensboro, North looking out at the dazzling display of Carolina, that she plans to be in fall colors afforded us by those Dorothy Averill Hawkes attendance for the 55th. Her son, trees! Maggie said that one gets to 296 Mount Hope Avenue Andrew Mead ’73 was the com­ the skybox area via an elevator and Bangor, ME 04401 mencement speaker in 2001! that she was delighted to join Lenny (207) 942-8348 Roger Thurrell, who volunteers and Renee Minsky, Bill, the Hop­ [email protected] to drive people needing transporta­ kinses, Norma and George Gray tion for medical appointments in the and George Hale who was the voice area of Conway, New Hampshire, “No news is good news,” as the old of the Black Bears for many years expects to be at the Reunion. saying goes, but I don’t think that on WABI in Bangor “up in the heav­ John Chapman, of Hampden, applies to this column. Where have ens” to view Maine’s win! George also expects to be at our 55th with all our classmates gone? I really Gonyar was ushering at the game his wife Betsy Perry Chapman ’73. need to know so I can make this in the pouring rain, and never Connie Adams Coulter of Wau­ column more informative for all who missed a beat as he extended sau, Wisconsin, pursued a career read it. cordial welcomes to the fans! Dick following her major—medical techni­ Congratulations are extended to Sprague was at the Senior Alumni cian— in Maine, Vermont, Georgia, Robinson Spiers who was honored directors’ meeting, as was Maggie, and Wisconsin and enjoyed her recently for his service to the com­ both of whom will be involved in a work in each different area very munity by the Bangor Rotary Club. George Greenwood ’51, UMaine fundraising/planning group for Se­ much. An outdoor girl, she has taken He was named a Paul Harris Fellow professor emeritus in civil nior Alumni scholarships. It is note­ up golf and skiing and always loved and presented the club’s Vocation engineering, was honored for his worthy that those scholarships camping. I look forward to seeing and Community Service Award. In outstanding career at the annual amount to some $80,000 per year Connie in June if she can come his name the club makes a $1,000 engineering homecoming and benefit many non-traditional back to Maine then. Mildred Morris contribution to the Rotary Founda­ luncheon in October. students who matriculate at our Stengel and Pauline Parent Jen- tion to help support educational and university. ness will also be on campus to humanitarian work throughout the Alumni House. Watch for the re­ They all reported positive activity celebrate with us. Millie’s daughter world. union registration materials in the on campus such as renovations to and family have recently moved to Dozens of friends and family mail. You will have the option of the Fogler Library, completion of the Sedgewick on the Blue Hill peninsu­ members gathered at Marden’s buying tickets for the Saturday night expansion of the Student Union la and she will be visiting that beau­ Furniture store in Waterville in No­ dinner. building, and reconditioning of Bal- tiful area more often. vember to remember Harold “Mick­ With no more news available, I entine Hall that is slated to be an Harriette Watson Litchfield ey” Marden, the former rural mail­ just close this column and hope to extension of the new Honors Col­ wrote of the joy she has experi­ man from Albion, Maine, who built a hear from all of you in the future. lege headquartered in Colvin Hall. enced in singing, dancing, acting, $70 million liquidation business. The dedication of Colvin Hall as the and directing. A music major, she Mickey died November 4, 2002, seat of the Honors College took has guided her daughter, son-in-law, from complications from emphyse­ place on Homecoming weekend. Dr. and grandson into theatrical careers. ma, a disease he battled for de­ Caroline Colvin’s portrait is on dis­ We all can remember Harriet’s cades. The 10 Marden’s Surplus 1950 play on the main floor, and Maggie beautiful voice in concerts way back and Salvage stores were closed for recently donated a painting by when. It was great to read her Re­ the day in memory of the founder. professor Vincent A. Hartgen enti­ Ruth Holland Walsh union update. Employees and business associates tled Sea Sounds at Schoodic Point 4 Sloop Lane Marilyn Buckley Coombs still spoke briefly about a man they for the new Honors College. We Mystic, CT 06355 lives in Winter Harbor, where she were all saddened to read of the obviously revered. Our heartfelt [email protected] was a bank manager before retiring. sympathy is extended to his wife, death of Professor Hartgen in No­ Continuing to volunteer at the Winter Catherine Moses Marden ’47, and vember at the age of 88. He was Harbor Public Library, Marilyn re­ their five children. Our class was well represented at responsible for acquiring more than calls the lasting friendships she I recently got in touch with Mary Homecoming 2002 and those who 5,000 works of art for the universi­ made in her two years on campus. Simmons Rollins who was my had not been on campus for the ty’s art collection and I know you Mary Gray Cranker was one of her roommate sophomore year at Es­ dedication of our Buchanan Alumni remember the energetic spring in his closest friends. tabrooke Hall. Mary and her hus­ House were very impressed with the step, his unconventional classroom Speaking of friendships, Marie band, Norman Rollins ’44, live in expansive facilities present in the style, and his great enthusiasm as Crane Harrington wrote me from Ithaca, New York. Mary worked for elegant new building located at the he encouraged thousands of stu­ Melbourne, Florida, that she had 19 years in a pediatrician’s office. corner of College Avenue and Mun­ dents during his 30-year tenure to been chatting this last fall with Norm is retired from Cornell Univer­ son Road on the site occupied by enjoy the medium of art, in its many Peggy Cates Carleton of Squan- sity and she says they manage to the home of Dean and Mrs. Murray forms. tum, Massachusetts, after she keep very busy. They have four when we were undergraduates. We are still awaiting word con­ learned Peg had recently lost her children and two grandchildren and Prexy Maggie Mollison McIntosh cerning our class’s proposal to erect husband, Harry ’45. Marie and Peg live with seven cats and two grey­ reported that she saw Al “Hoppy” three flag poles, accompanied by were roommates in Estabrooke and hounds. They hope to be in Maine and Dottie Lord Hopkins and three flags (United States of Ameri­ have enjoyed “catching up.” We this summer and it will be great to “Brother Bill” Bodwell who were ca, the state of Maine, the University send our sympathy and love to Peg. see them again. on deck for the Hofstra football of Maine) close to the entrance to Please do come to our 55th if President Jayne Hanson Bart­ game in President Hoff’s heated campus near Munson Road. The you can and renew old friendships— ley wants to let everyone know that skybox in the new stadium that now action taken at our August meeting and perhaps make some new ones. there will be a class meeting on sports artificial turf rather than was to have a grand array of flags Until then, keep well and pray for Saturday of Reunion weekend (May grass. I do hope that the view of highlighting the entrance to our peace. 31) at Buchanan Alumni House at beautiful maple trees and ever­ campus. It would be a grand wel­ 1:00. If you’re planning to be in greens was still there for the fans to come as well as a fine show of Orono, please stop in at Buchanan gaze upon before the game began! I patriotism on the part of the univer­

Spring 2003 Mainely People 11 sity, and is consistent with President Band—and also played for a while France to Hamminkein, Germany. It University School of Law. He is a Hoff’s Fifth Pillar described in a with the University of New Hamp­ was there that family and friends of resident of Nahant. recent State of the University Ad­ shire Alumni Band. It was interesting B-24 crews from nine bomb groups Russ Meade reports that he had dress. Our class’ steering committee to read that prior to World War II, the had put up a plaque thanking the a great time at Homecoming last fall. for the project, composed of Hoppy, university’s only band was operated town for allowing them to erect a He despaired of getting a ticket to George Gray, and Bill Bodwell, has under the auspices of the ROTC. In memorial to service personnel who the hockey game; but miraculously a done a fine job of researching and 1946, when Bill was a freshman, he had died during a supply drop mis­ ticket materialized, and he found monitoring the status of the propos­ realized that many veterans wanted sion in 1945. The trip was a very himself to his amazement in the al. We will keep you posted. to play in a student band but not the moving experience for Norman and presidential box with President and Henry and Marjorie Saunders ROTC-sponsored one. A newly the other veterans. Mrs. Hoff, who graciously welcomed left for Florida in mid-November established student band emerged, I shall be heading to England for him. He visited Sigma Chi, which after his successful back surgery. which had 38 veterans among its two weeks the last of April and the now houses the development offic­ He wrote that they were looking musicians. The band was “uni­ first of May exploring the Lake es. Pat Cummings ’89, ’44H invited forward to warm breezes and mild formed” when we were juniors, District with my English friend, him up to see her new office in what temperatures while recuperating wearing those fine uniforms for the Philippa Randall. This column had to had been Bill Robertson’s room in from the surgery. Hope you are first time at a gala football game be in Orono prior to the arrival of 1951. feeling 150 percent now, Henry. against Bates with Bill as drum Christmas cards and newsletters, Norma and George Gray are in Vero major and Pat Ward Kilpatrick as and thus I have not been able to Beach, Florida, for the winter after one of the baton twirlers. Though we include any of your recent news. I their summer in Raymond. Am sure lost the game, Bill noted that the shall bring you up to date with all in 1952 they will meet up with Ray and band looked so very elegant. When the next column! Just keep those Gerry Lamb Kenneally for a round we were seniors, Bill conducted the cards and letters coming! And don’t of golf or two while in what George 108-member band, 70 of whom forget to mark your calendars for the Frances Smart Tretts calls their “Paradise” (AKA Florida!). were veterans. Great going, Bill! 7th of August at Salmon Falls Coun­ HC77 Pat Ward Kilpatrick (334 Ward Nicholas Smith’s collection of try Club—for soon we will be starting Box 379 Road, Limestone, ME 04750-6557) photographs and historic postcards plans for our 55th Reunion in Hancock, ME 04640 wrote that she is well and busy! She chronicling his years of research 2005—can you believe that one! Do saw Sue Dartnell Hadge who was among the Wabanaki was recently hope that 2003 is a healthy and Greetings from The Cupola to the making an annual visit to the Pr­ on display at the Abbe Museum in happy year for us all! Class of ’52! esque Isle area over the 4th of July. Bar Harbor. He worked for 50 years The good news is that scholar­ Sue is a judge for the 4th of July or so to document Maliseet culture ship assistance is available to de­ parade and has a great time of it! during a period of intense change in scendants of our classmates. De­ Pat is very active in her community: native cultures, primarily at the 1951 scendants are encouraged to apply chair of the Limestone planning Maliseet First Nation Reserve at at the Office of Student Aid. In the board, chair of the board of trustees Woodstock, New Brunswick. He has past 20 years, 41 descendants have of Limestone Methodist Church, and compiled “Wabib,” a massive biblio­ Frances Pratt Caswell received over $34,000 in financial has membership in the Loring De­ graphic database of material per­ 36 Sumac Drive assistance. velopment Authority planning board taining to the Wabanaki. Brunswick, ME 04011 By now you should have re­ and the Chamber of Commerce. In Donn Fendler, who now hails (207) 725-6084 ceived the letter from the co-presi- her “spare time” she also quilts and from Tennessee during the winter [email protected] dents of our class, Al Cole and Bill knits and will probably enter a quilt months, was a participant in the Bud Currie explaining the 55th Reunion class over the winter for inspiration and Barbara Leavitt Memorial Golf First off let me clear up some confu­ plans for the spring of 2007. Even as well as socialization. Both Pat Tournament at the Penobscot Valley sion. Gremlins got in the fall issue, though that seems far off at the and Sue vow to attend Senior Alum­ Country Club, a fundraiser for the and some important words were left moment, most of us realize that the ni events on campus, and I hope Jimmy Fund. Back in 1939 he was out. Joan Wiswell Beach and Dale time will speed by and it will be that they can join us next August at climbing Mount Katahdin when he Beach are still happily married. almost too late to reserve rooms by our 2003 class meeting on Thurs­ became disoriented and wandered Elwood “Woody” Beach is still the time we get serious about plans day, the 7th of August, at 10 a.m. at some nine days in the wilderness happily married to Ginny Norton to attend. the Salmon Falls Country Club in before being rescued. He wrote a Beach ’52. Various classmates I have spoken a number of times Saco. We hope you can also plan to book, Lost on a Mountain in Maine, wondered what was going on. with Mary Ellen Chalmers Weldon join us; please give Prexy Maggie a and is active “on the circuit” talking John Dineen has joined the since seeing her briefly at her hus­ call if you can come and we will set to groups with regard to survival tips Boston law firm of Nutter, McClen- band, Scott Weldon’s, funeral another place for you at the table! for hiking, backpacking, and moun­ nen, and Fish, LLP, as counsel in service in Bangor on October 14, Maggie’s phone number is: 207- tain climbing. He chuckles at the the real estate and finance practice. 2002. She is doing well back in San 363-5510. Pat sent along a notice of fact that friends and colleagues He was formerly with the law firm of Mateo, California, and plans to Bob Slosser’s death in September. always think up a few one-liners to Peabody and Arnold LLP. John has spend some time in Maine during He was a fine journalist, author, and toss his way, such as at the tourna­ practiced law for nearly 50 years the summer of 2003. Her daughter educator; during our undergraduate ment when someone asked whether and concentrates in all aspects of Ann Weldon Blanke ’76 lives in years he was a saxophone player in he needed a compass to get real estate ownership, development, Bangor and teaches math at Univer­ Jim Sprague’s oh so superior big through the course! Norman Powell financing, and leasing, as well as sity College. The Weldon’s son, band—the Maine Bears. recently made a 17-day trip to Eu­ municipal zoning, planning, and Mark ’77, spoke beautifully at his Last spring the University of rope with 29 members of the 506th taxation. He also advises individual, father’s service. A younger son, Maine Symphonic Band and the Squadron, 44th Bombardment family, and corporate clients on Matthew, lives in San Mateo also. Bath Municipal Band joined forces to Group, 2nd Division, 8th Air Force. financial planning and structuring Jean Boomer Emerson wrote play/sing the “Maine Stein Song” Not only did they see landmarks in investments in business enterprises. that she would be returning to Flori­ under the baton of “Brother Bill” England and France, but they also He is a member of the American, da on October 7 where she will Bodwell and what a stirring rendition visited historic places connected Massachusetts, and Boston Bar remain until the first of May. She it must have been! Bill has been a with World War II from Shipdham Associations. Following his gradua­ would enjoy seeing any of her “ole moving force with the band in Orono Base near London and the Nor­ tion from the University of Maine, he gang” from North Estabrooke Hall. as well as with the Bath Municipal mandy American Cemetery in received a J.D. degree from Boston Mary Snyder Dow wrote in

12 Mainely People Spring 2003 October to say that she had just could have some 250-350 people or returned from Sparks, Nevada, more at our 50th come May/June. where her son, Richard “Rick” B. What do you think about that! I think Dow, Jr., successfully completed the it’s great and I can’t wait to see challenging Lake Tahoe Marathon. everyone. That was Rick’s first marathon. His So, Bar Harbor it is (Wednesday father, the late Richard “Dick” B. and Thursday, May 28 and 29) at Dow ran track and cross-country at the Bar Harbor Regency—part of Maine in 1952. Rick is 36 and works the Holiday Inn chain— at 1-800-23- for Morgan Stanley Investments. His HOTEL—closed until probably mid­ wife, Margaret, is a medical student May according to the chamber. The at the University of Nevada, in Orono Inn, less than a mile from the Reno. His sisters are Karen Dow, university, is where the 68 rooms Ginny Hush, and Eileen Campbell. are blocked for our class and the Mary, her companion Stewart, Rick, Class of ’58. They are taking and Margaret entertained Ruth reservations now, so give them a Drysdale Frazier and her husband, call at (207) 866-7120. I did. Double Vern, at dinner at Rick’s home. Ruth $89.95; single $84.95, plus tax. and Vern had just returned from an Continental breakfast included. Elderhostel in China, where they Check-in after 2:00 p.m. Checkout had many great experiences. Mary at 11:00 a.m. Cancellation: 4:00 said that she and Stewart Coffin p.m. the day of arrival. enjoyed the 50th Reunion at Orono, You must have received your after which they attended Stewart’s registration forms by now, but if you 50th at the University of Massachu­ haven’t, please call Frank setts on the following weekend. On Alumni association annual fund assistant Kari Wells (left) got together Pickering, our class president, in October 2, the Portland Press Her­ with Class of 1952 members Virginia “Ginny” Norton Beach (center), Danvers, Massachusetts, at (978) ald reported that Harry Richard­ and Marilyn Kilpatrick Burt at Buchanan Alumni House in October. 774-9524; Kari Wells at the alumni son’s law firm in Portland has de­ office in Orono at 1-800-934-2586; cided to defend the two University of or Woody Carville, class vice Maine football players who were coming. My husband’s cousin, Betsy Center at the Maine Coast Memorial president, also in Orono, at (207) kicked off the team and suspended Trefts, attended the reception there Hospital in Ellsworth. And a special 866-4005. from school after the university’s with me. She too thinks we have a thanks goes to the alumni associa­ Here’s a list of names the student conduct committee investi­ beautiful alumni facility, and she tion for its gift. Please send some university photocopied and sent me gated a rape allegation. Harry was a went to Wellseley. news to keep me posted on all of regarding our 50th. The definites, former Maine football player and a Now for the sad news. Since our your travels and doings, and thanks the maybes, the nos. You have to member of the university’s board of memorial service at our 50th Class to those who did just that. Until the realize this list is going to change. trustees from 1980-1992.Congratu­ Reunion, notices have been re­ next issue, live with love, hope, joy, No doubt about it. And, as you read lations to George E. Guy and his ceived that several classmates have and peace in your hearts. this list, if you know any of the nos, wife Thelma. They celebrated their died. They are: Winfield O. Par­ not sures, maybes, please try to get 50th wedding anniversary on August tridge, on May 1, Beth Chick War­ them to change their minds. 3, 2002. The Bangor Daily News ran ren, on July 17, Howard Foley, on Those who plan to go to both Bar a lovely wedding picture of them September 29, and Scott Weldon, 1953 Harbor and Orono: taken in 1952. The Guys now live in on October 6. The classmates of ’52 Charles Barrett, Ron Bishop, Westfield In October, William “Bill” want to express sincere sympathy to 50th Reunion Woody Carville, Bob Churchill, Ruby and wife Adelaide “Gump” the families of the deceased May 30-June 1, 2003 Faith Taylor Burton Diehl, Harold Grant Ruby traveled to Hot Springs, members.The alumni office would Eames, Gene Drolet, Robert appreciate any information regard­ Arkansas, to attend Bill’s annual Nancy Schott Plaisted Ehrlich, David Hale, Helen Strong ing the deaths of the following per­ reunion with the 440th Signal Avia­ 7 Ledgewater Drive Hamilton, Bob Hampson, Dennis tion Construction Battalion. They call sons considered to be members of Kennebunk, ME 04043 Hawkes, Fred Hutchinson, (Philip) themselves the “440th SACBtn our class: Fred J. Bertoldo, John (207) 967-1380 Ed Johnson, Doug Kneeland, Tom M. Blaisdell, John P. Kelly, Wesley Alumni.” They have reunited in [email protected] Laskey, Emery Leathers, Milt Branson, Missouri; Tucson, Arizona; A. Small, Jr., Ola M. Smith, and Leighton, Trudy Harriman and Asheville, North Carolina, prior Lawrence M. Stairs. These persons Metzger, Carol Prentiss Mower, to Hot Springs. Next year they go to may have died before the alumni Hello to all you UMaine readers out Lloyd Oakes, Frank Pickering, New Orleans. The reunion is attend­ computer database was established. there! Nancy Schott Plaisted, Ray ed by a group of from 50 to 200 Phone 1-800-934-ALUM.My hus­ First: Please make note of my Robbins, Jr., the Reverend members of that battalion including band, Hubbard Trefts, died on Octo­ fairly new e-mail address above. Frederick “Fred” Robie, Dick spouses. Bill reports that they al­ ber 12, after fighting a courageous There’s more than a foot of snow Robinson, Al Smith, Peggy Libby ways have a ball! Homecoming battle against chronic leukemia that outside my window, but when you Standley, Jeanette Hovey Wiggin, 2002 was indeed a wet affair. Before evolved into an atypical, aggressive read this, flowers should be and Dr. Henry “Hank” Woodbrey. the game, I attended the Webber type. He was only in bed a couple of blooming and that trusty lawnmower Those who plan to go to Orono, Tailgate party with my cousin, days, and Marcia Walden ’97, our of yours will probably be in use. but not sure of Bar Harbor: Priscilla LaFlamme, and a huge daughter who is a nurse, was here I have some good news. As of Duncan Cameron, Lloyd number of other guests in a dry tent. with us. That Hub rests in peace January 3, some 120 people are Emery, Isabelle Stearns Foss, From there it was downpour all makes it somewhat less sad for planning to attend our 50th Reunion Philip Hall, Eini Riutta Johnson, through the game. The excitement those of us left to miss him. Thank with an additional 90 “maybes” and Don LaRochelle, Don McGown, of the win outweighed the discomfort you to many of our class who have now some of those maybes are Alan Walden, and Robert Ward. of the drenching. The Buchanan expressed sympathy and/or made turning into yeses. That means with Those who plan to go to Orono, Alumni House was warm and wel- donations to the Mary Dow Cancer additional spouses/guests our class but are not going to Bar Harbor:

Spring 2003 Mainely People 13 Carroll Akeley, Pat Dionne, in basketball practice that Coach ing, cooking, Internet. Ballard Senior book. My daughter found it and sent Lehan Edwards, David Field, Rome Rankin told “Bunny” Parady Health Center, volunteer; Watergate it to the Scout executive at Pine Howard Hede, Donald Higgins, for the second time not to fall for the Village Yacht Club, CBYCA repre­ Tree Council and he sent it to the Harold Hutchinson, Mary Maguire head fake and jump in the air to sentative; Eastport, (Maryland) records department and in January Riley, and Norman Roy. block the shot. The coach was Yacht Club. 1999 or 2000 I was made an Eagle Those who won’t be at Bar sitting up in the middle of the pit Favorite memory of university Scout. They held a ceremony at Harbor and aren’t sure about Orono: seats, and after Bunny did it again— days: “Building, directing, and church and George Pulkkinen piped Ralph Baxter, Sr., Darrell he went up over the stairs to the broadcasting from the UMaine radio me in. There were 130 of my neigh­ Hilliker, and Gaylen Kelley. top—down the stairs to the basket­ station! Once I directed a radio bors, state senators, Marine Corps, Those not sure about both Bar ball court where we were staring program all dressed up for a formal cronies.” Harbor and Orono: and proceeded to chase Bunny dance—at its end I went right from Art: Congratulations! Sarah “Sally” Brackley Breen, around the floor—out through the Stevens Hall to the dance! I should Art also spoke of wanting to Alton “Al” Brown, Peter Douglas, doors into the hallway—back on the have been Barbara Walters!” volunteer at the Veterans Home in Ralph Goodell, Lorraine “Lorrie” court—yelling his lungs out at him Most remarkable change in life South Paris. He said, “I’m learning Skolfield Lowell, Carlton “Beak” all this time—we couldn’t continue since graduation: “Probably my MLS some housekeeping skills, my cook­ Lowery, and Iver “Cliff” Nielson, practice for five minutes because we and a career as a librarian starting ing is a horror show, but I’m a pretty M.D. were laughing so hard. (Side note): at age 40. However, no truly remark­ good laundry man.” He was recently And those who aren’t coming to Bunny did learn not to do it.” able change. Just plain life! I’ve had elected/appointed deacon emeritus either: Most remarkable change in life a few disappointments but I’m still of his church. Beverly Finney Aker, Stephen since graduation: Four-way by-pass the same me, always learning and Dennis “Denny” Hawkes, agricul­ Bogue, Robert Bruns, Madelene (heart attack). growing and having good times. I’ve ture major, of Berkley, Massachu­ Howard Colter, Gilman Dube, Sr., Madelene Howard Colter, a been luckier than many along the setts, is married to Beverly and they Glenn Folsom, Arthur Gouin, Jr., sociology major living in Springfield, way, doing the things I want to do, have two children and five grandchil­ Forrest Grant, John Jewett, Garry Virginia, is married to George and going where I want to go, and enjoy­ dren. Spencer, Gainor McGorrill they have two children. She wrote, ing a very full and rich life which Denny’s career included: “Educa­ Ventresco, Preston “Duke” “Retired from federal government continues to delight!” tion administration; AGRI extension Walters, and Robert White. after 15 years in 1990—last position Arthur “Art” Gouin, Jr., who was service, community college dean; Read on about a few of your held was computer system analyst an education major, lives in Norway, university assistant professor. Mili­ fellow classmates (and thank you for with department of Navy. Then Maine. Art and his wife, Joyce, have tary service: U.S. Army infantry filling out those blue slips). The assisted my husband for several a daughter (their son died in 1996) officer; 1st lieutenant, USAR. Mili­ notes are brief and abrupt in style as years in his second career as resi­ and two grandchildren. tary civil affairs, captain; USAR, I’m copying what they wrote. These dential real estate agent.” Career: Teacher, Bridgton Acade­ retired, major, 22 years.” bios are just a tiny sampling of what Special interests: “Attending my 1953-54; insurance agent 1954- His special interests: “Communi­ will be in the Memory Book, along classes at Learning in Retirement 55; teacher, Mechanic Falls High ty service clubs: Lions, Optimist with your past and recent photos, Institute sponsored by George School 1956-1960; and its principal International, Kiwanis, American campus photos, etc. Those who Mason University. Volunteer work at 1960-65; executive director, Oxford Legion. Military organizations: Re­ attend Reunion will receive the class local elementary school and at County Economic Opportunity serve Officers Association; Retired Memory Book, so you just have to church. Helping to organize activi­ Council (poverty program); Universi­ Officers Association. Professional come. Please! ties for retirees’ group. Traveling.” ty of Maine Extension Service, organization: American Technical Beverly Finney Aker, chemistry Favorite memory of university 1966-78 (community development); Educational Association, Vocational major, of Lexington, Massachusetts, days: “Taking a break from studies Bancroft Contracting 1978-79; Education Association, Community is now “Retired and a home lady.” and going to Carnegie Hall for cof­ independent contracting 1979-80; L. College Association. Leisure activi­ She has two children, three grand­ fee and conviviality on many an F. Pike & Son, men’s clothing store ties (when possible): Fishing, sail­ children, and one great-grandchild. evening.” 1980-present; (four major careers, ing, gardening, music, sports, grand­ Special interests: “Volunteer at Most remarkable change in life two or three minor); corporator, children.” church and Council on Aging. Enjoy since graduation: “Before gradua­ Stephen Memorial Hospital; retired His favorite memory of the uni­ travel, both with Elderhostel, other tion, my travels had been pretty corporator, Norway Savings Bank; versity: “Of the many great memo­ tour groups, and by myself. Am much limited to New England. Since member and past deacon, Second ries of my years at U of M, I guess enjoying discovering the world, in then, I have lived in New York City, Congregational Church, Norway. the one that stands out most vividly my own fashion. Still knit, crochet, Dallas, Germany for four years, and Army, Fort Benning, Georgia. was when my father attended my read all those books we never got the Washington, D.C. area. And Art would like to track down initiation as a member of Sigma Chi to.” we’ve traveled to Africa, Asia, and Chester Cambell ’54, a Phi Mu and presented me with my fraternity Most remarkable change in life South America—Europe extensive- brother, so if there’s anyone out pin. It was the same pin that he since graduation: “For 45 years it ly.” there who knows where Chester is, received in 1920 at U of M.” was work hard to survive. Since Madelene won’t be able to attend please call Art at (207) 743-6836. Most remarkable change in life retirement, relax, take a deep our Reunion. “Conflict with another Art’s memory of university days: since graduation: “It was when the breath, and enjoy each day as it association meeting. (George is an “There were moments in fraternity most wonderful girl I ever met be­ comes.” officer.)” We’ll miss you both. life—Al Hopkins ’50, basketball came my wife. Our family, friends, Bob Churchill, a physical educa­ Faith Taylor Burton Diehl, who player. We had a good group of and years together (50th anniversa­ tion major, from Wolfeboro, New was a speech major, lives in Annap­ people, maybe third academically. ry on July 1, 2002) have been our Hampshire, is married to Dorothy olis, Maryland, and is married to Some real characters, but effective proudest moments.” Leonard Churchill ’54 and they have Daniel Diehl. today—sharp cats. Carville, Harold “Hutch” Hutchinson, who three children and five grandchil­ Career: Librarian, retired; sailor, Churchill, Dexter Stowell ’52, Harry majored in civil engineering and dren. He had an Army career and a charter boat cook and crew; current­ Richardson ’52, John Barnard ’51, lives in Brunswick, Maine, is married new car dealership before he re­ ly working part-time as a reference Doug Cooper, Ellis Bean, Jack to Barbara. They have five children tired. librarian in the same public library Gerry, Charlie Foote.” and five grandchildren. Special interests: “Golf, hunting, system from which she retired in Most remarkable change in life Career: “After graduation, fishing, taking medicine.” (That’s a 1999, Anne Arundel County Public since graduation: “Back in ’44 I was worked as design engineer of Maine great answer, Bob!) Library. a Boy Scout. I finished my last Turnpike. Also worked as an engi­ Favorite memory was: “The time Special interests: Sailing, read­ badge for Eagle and stuck it in a neer designing public works projects

14 Mainely People Spring 2003 in Brunswick-Portland area. Served First issue of TV Guide maga­ as public works director in Brun­ zine hit the newsstands. swick and Yarmouth and as city Dwight D. Eisenhower was engineer in Portland. Retired in sworn in as president in January; 1988.” swearing-in was carried live on TV. Special Interests: “Have served Albert Schweitzer was awarded on various building committees in Nobel Peace Prize. Brunswick. Presently am president Korean war ended. of board of trustees for Brunswick- Polio vaccine was used for the Topsham district and serve on the first time. Vo Ed #10 board in Brunswick. Was Average income was $4,000 and regional director of the National a new home cost an average of Public Works Association and have $16,000. A gallon of gas cost $.21, a served in many capacities in the stamp cost $.03, and a loaf of bread local United Methodist Church.” cost $.16. Favorite memory of university Egypt became a republic. days: “Life in the old ‘North Dorms.’ Charlie Chaplin, amidst allega­ A much more-like-home living— tions of being a Communist, left the everybody hung together. I do re­ United States. member coming up from South Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Apartments during ’52 snowstorm to Norgay conquered Mount Everest find out classes were canceled—no on May 29. instructors made it in!” Coronation of Queen Elizabeth Most remarkable change in life occurred on June 2—also carried since college: “Have been able to live on TV. travel throughout the USA—been in Life expectancy in the U.S. rose all 50 states and a dozen coun­ to 68.4 years, compared to 47 years tries—this has changed my outlook Class of 1953 correspondent Nancy Schott Plaisted takes a mule ride up in 1900. on life and how I applied what I had the volcanic island of Santorini, Greece, with two of her grandchildren Scientific analysis of data gath­ learned at Maine to overcome prob­ (she has 10), Alex and Margaux LeBlanc. Nancy and family members ered in 1951 and 1952 indicated for lems in life and work.” took the trip in October 2002. the first time a relationship between Eini Riutta Johnson, a home smoking and cancer. economics education major living in Popular songs were: “I’ve Got Tucson, Arizona, has four children preciate the ‘little’ things in life—all hand, with a long piece of rope the World on a String” (Frank Si­ and four grandchildren. around me. I only need to stop and holding up his baggy pants. That’s natra), “Mister Sandman,”" Vaya Career: “Since 1953 I was a look. I still get chills remembering Duke! He was also a member of the Con Dios” (Les Paul and Mary reporter-photographer for The standing on the south rim of the Young Republican Club. Ford), and “Doggie in the Window” Weekly Packet, Blue Hill, and Bath- Grand Canyon and looking back at Favorite memory of university (Patti Page). Brunswick The Times-Record for six the north rim and saying to myself, ‘I days: “He remembers his days at From Here to Eternity won Best years; human resource specialist did it; I got from there to here’—and Orono, politics (he’s still interested Picture. and vocational evaluator at Pima sitting on a sand dune in Mexico in politics), mayor twice,” said Stalin died and was replaced by Community College Skill Center watching the sun set over the Pauline. Krushchev. (Tucson-nine years); administrator ocean—and glancing back over my Most remarkable change in life First human transplant (kidney) of St. Luke’s Home (for elderly shoulder to see the full moon rising since graduation: “His conversion— happened in Paris. women-four years), and for the past over the mountains.” finding the Lord,” said Pauline. By now you’ve probably realized 20 years at Barnes and Noble, doing Note: “Probably” to Bar Harbor, “Preston enjoys hearing from this is not my usual column, in everything from shelving, stocking, “yes” to Orono. “Looking forward to people,” Pauline said. “The Center is length or otherwise. cashiering, and customer service. familiar faces and memories in a wonderful, humble place, run by However, I did get a nice typed Still there two days a week.” June.” Philippines and they’re wonderful letter from Ruth Partridge Pelletier Special interests: “Special inter­ Preston “Duke” Walters, a history caregivers,” said Pauline. “Up and of Utica, New York, at the end of est has consistently been college and government major, hails from down the hall they call out, ‘Hi, Mr. November. Thanks, Ruth. Read on: and community theater—on stage Shoreline Care Center in Oxnard, Preston.’ He’s very well liked by staff “That was a wonderful column and as an usher for several different California. and patients.” The center is less you wrote about the Class of 1953 in theater companies; travel, camping, Career: “Preston has been a very than five minutes from the ocean, the fall issue of the alumni maga­ bicycling. Won Frysinger Internation­ excellent telemarketer for Metropoli­ she said, and just yesterday she zine. I enjoyed every word of it. As al Fellowship in 1960. Represented tan Life,” said Pauline, his sister said she took him out for Chinese you have requested more than U.S. in Norway via the Women’s whom I spoke with on the phone. food and sat by the ocean, watching once, I will briefly update you on National Farm and Garden Associa­ Special interests; “He’s a Gide­ the boats. “He has been a very Norm’s and my life. Norm retired tion.” on, one of the most active Gideons remarkable person, his work with from General Electric in 1989 and I Favorite memory of university they’ve had,” said Pauline. “They the Gideons. He’s a very generous retired from working as a psychiatric days: “Living at The Elms, that come and see him. He’s giving out person and he’s come a long way in social worker for New York State wonderful co-op dorm that used to Bibles and Testaments in different his recovery.” We wish you well, Office of Mental Health in 1994. Like be near the bridge—sunbathing on languages where he’s been since a Duke! most new retirees we did some the roof before the snow was melt­ bad fall a year ago August. Pre­ Let’s look back—way back in traveling early on and went on ed; bridge games began before ston’s first love is getting out the 1953—when we were young, beauti­ numerous Elderhostel programs. breakfast and continued at noon and word of God.” ful, and handsome. Here’s what I They were all interesting and plea­ after dinner—the work, the friends, Note: Look in your 1953 Prism, pulled up from Google.com. surable, but the ones we enjoyed the laughter.” page 212, and you can see a smil­ The World Series: The New York the most were the intergenerational Most remarkable change in life ing Duke, arms outstretched, cape Yankees defeated the Brooklyn programs with the grandchildren. since graduation: “Learning to ap- flying outward, feathered hat in one Dodgers (four games to two). They have now outgrown the pro­

Spring 2003 Mainely People 15 grains and will have to wait until diploma but had been taught by his beyond, traveling to Germany, Keep up the good work, Dave. they are 55 to participate again. late father, a teacher. Perhaps Portugal, Egypt, and Malawi, among That’s it, classmates. Remember “Norm and I are very involved in because the dean of admissions other places, to direct training pro­ to fill out all those forms you get the Mohawk Valley Institute for was also named Hart and felt a grams.” from Orono, and also send along a Learning in Retirement program kinship with this orphan, he admitted Kelley, what an honor! recent photo of yourself, all for our hosted by the local branch of the John as a special student. And once again, classmate Memory Book. It’s nice to be able to State University of New York. We “John Hart was a genius. Not Thomas Walsh made headlines in say, “See you soon. Keep on looking are offered a wide variety of courses only did he play the violin flawlessly, the Bangor Daily News, September young” so we’ll recognize one an­ and have full use of all the college he was also fluent in Norwegian, 5, 2002. With a dateline of Bar other. I’m horrible at names, but I do facilities. The courses are all ‘no German, and Spanish. In two years Harbor—“Hotel developer Thomas think we’re a great bunch of class­ credit’ courses but they are also ‘no at the University of Maine, he ac­ Walsh leveled charges Tuesday mates. Until then— test’ courses although some do have quired enough academic credits to against town manager Dana Reed, homework. enable him to choose among phys­ alleging that Reed is intentionally “Norm is a 10-year cancer survi­ ics, chemistry, mathematics, and trying to stop his development on vor. He had to give up skiing for a languages for his degree. He started West Street and driving up his costs. 1954 while but hopes to resume next one math class a student, and “Another complaint about Reed season. I have finally recovered ended as the teacher.” surfaced during the town council’s Beverly Heal Balise from a fairly bad “sports injury” of a I kept that now-yellowed issue, meeting: that Reed favors Walsh’s 37 Glendale Road couple summers ago. Actually, I fell with the picture of a rather tall, hotel rival, Thomas Witham, by not Belmont, MA 02478-2921 off a merry-go-round (how embar­ lanky, fair-haired John Emerson applying land use rules equally for (617) 489-3333 rassing!) and really did a number on Hart, UMaine Class of 1937, and the community’s two major develop­ myself. I have given up horseback Staples’ cousin and another photo of ers.” riding even on wooden horses for the Model A Ford with which he took “Reed dismissed criticism that By the time you read this someone the duration. I had to dispose of all Staples on a cross country trip after he plays favorites and defended the from our reunion committee will my pre-fall shoes and realized I graduation in 1938 from Maine. Has stop-work order he issued last have called you, written to you, or must be distantly related to Imelda anyone solved that mystery? I hope month on a West Street sidewalk sent an e-mail message about Marcos as I had quite a collection. so. Please let us know. project approved last month by the getting together on campus in June Of course, Imelda probably didn’t And last of all, here’s what the council. 2004 for our 50th Reunion. Mary patronize the Payless Shoe source. university sent me regarding our It was the stop-work order that MacKinnon Nelson organized the “Norm and I have many wonder­ classmates who have made the incited Walsh to come before the all-out classmate contact effort in ful memories of our years at the news: council to complain.” December. If you somehow didn’t University of Maine. How well I From the Boston University Good luck Tom. make contact, call me at the number remember my very first night on School of Education newsletter: And last: From the Courier- above and I’ll fill you in. campus in a temporary dorm and Professor of education Gaylen B. Gazette in Rockland, Maine, Sep­ Allen Fernaid, Jerry Hallee, and the housemother came down the Kelley chaired a dissertation hear­ tember 3, 2002, dateline Camden— I will be meeting with Bob and corridor and into some of our rooms, ing, “from his cottage in northern “Rockport Garden Club’s annual Martha “Jean” Wyman Weather­ broom in hand, chasing a hapless Maine,” and the doctoral candidate conservation program Thursday will bee to prepare a mailing asking you mouse. And then there were those was presenting in Alaska. The re­ feature Dave Getchell Sr.” The to send us back pictures, anecdotes, utterly shocking panty raids and on search advisor was in Somerville, program was titled: “The Georges and special memories for a memory and on. Massachusetts, and another com­ Highland Path: A Different Approach book, a copy of which will be given “It must be wonderful to live in mittee member was in Key West, to Conservation.” to Reunion attendees. Be thinking of Kennebunk. We have a very tiny Florida,—“on the back porch,” Kelley Dave graduated from UMaine what you want to contribute to your condo just a few minutes walk from adds jokingly, “probably with a mint with a degree in journalism and page. Perkins Cove and the start of the julep.” Now professor emeritus, he’ll “worked as an editor for many publi­ Mark Getchell and wife Judy Marginal Way. How I love that walk. see his legacy continue with the new cations, including Down East Maga­ have refurbished their summer So much beauty to behold. It is easy Gaylen B. Kelley Distance Educa­ zine and Maine Coast Fisherman camp on Belgrade Lake so they can to see why the sea has always held tion Laboratory, opening this spring. (which became the National Fisher­ spend more time in Maine. Until such fascination for humankind. “The only thing you can’t do with this man in 1966). He was founding Mark retired from his work in Con­ “It is obvious you work very hard is go to Hawaii to play golf,” Kelley editor of the Small Boat Journal and necticut two years ago they were to make our class notes the best. jokes. the Mariner’s Catalog. Since 1982, able to spend only brief periods at Keep up the good work.” Assistant professor of education he has been a freelance writer, camp. Recently, they have begun to Thanks, Ruth, for the compli­ in the department of curriculum and editor, and lecturer. host their old 1954 civil engineering ments. teaching, David Whittier, first pro­ “No stranger to water or land classmates. This past summer John In the winter/spring 1990 issue of posed the idea for a distance educa­ trails, Getchell took part in a two- ’57 and Charlene Bridge, Fred and Mainely People, there was a very tion lab after Kelley’s retirement in man expedition along the Labrador Carlene Lobley Boyce ’55, Herb well-written article by Walter Staples the mid 1990s. Whittier, director of coast in an 18-foot motorboat. In Doten, and Ed Coffin all met for ’39 titled “UMaine’s Own Unsolved the Instructional Materials addition, he and his wife did a five- lunch at the Senator Inn in Augusta. Mystery” with the bold heading: Center(IMC), wanted to keep SED month, 8,000-mile tour from Maine Mark and Judy hope that other “Whatever Happened to Johnny students and faculty up-to-date on to the West Coast and back to classmates will contact them in 2003 Hart ’37?” The subhead: “In 1939 a the latest in education technology as Maine. at Belgrade 465-4483 and recon­ brilliant young Maine alumnus was well as to honor Kelley. “He was co-founder of the Maine nect. supposed to begin graduate work at “During his tenure at SED—he Island Trail Association, which main­ Speaking of getting the gang Princeton. He never showed, and no retired in 1994 but continued work­ tains a 352-mile-long small boat together, Preston “Skip” Hall and one every heard from him again.” ing part-time to see his doctoral waterway called the Maine Island wife Rosemary Carlin Hall held a Staples wrote: “I first met Johnny students through their disserta­ Trail. get-together for ATO friends in early at the start of my second year at tions—Kelley coordinated the pro­ “He is currently the trail’s coordi­ December at their home in Lancast­ Maine. He arrived on campus in a gram in educational media and nator for the Georges River Land er, Massachusetts. baby-blue Model A Ford with Kansas technology. He was also a consult­ Trust, developing the 50-mile-long Dr. John W. Skehan of Hamp­ plates. At the registration office, he ant in facilities design and media hiking trail through the St. George den, Maine, associate professor of stated that he had no high school program development at SED and River watershed.” education emeritus at the University

16 Mainely People Spring 2003 of Maine has been acclaimed Distin­ 50-year capsule. There was a huge guished Alumnus 2002 by the Uni­ crowd there, many from the ’40s and versity of Maine at Machias Alumni ’50s. Great to see John Knowles Association. His teaching career and Ann Dingwell Knowles ’57, Bill spanned many years and many Johnson and Marilyn Pennell academic areas from teaching grade Johnson ’57, and Mary Alice Hast­ five at Abraham Lincoln School in ings Bancroft and Al Bancroft ’54 to Bangor in 1954-1955 to associate name only a few. We did have a professor of education at UMaine great time and hope that it won’t be from 1982 to 1996. He is a pub­ as long between visits for our next lished writer, contributing to profes­ Homecoming. sional journals and preparing nu­ Your classmates would love to merous studies and reports on many hear from you and what is going on aspects of education across Maine. in your life, so do contact me by Think memory book! letter, e-mail, phone, or knock on our door. 1955 1956 Janet B. Butler 116 Oakhurst Road Joanne Owen Bingham Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 9 Acorn Lane (207) 799-1550 Scarborough, ME 04074 [email protected] Looking over some of the treasures from the 1952 Sigma Chi time [email protected] capsule, which was opened at Homecoming 2002, are Frank Pickering Most of you probably didn’t know ’53 (seated) and Neil McGowen ’54. The capsule was buried by Sigma that the Class of 1955 Room has The 50th Reunion committee of Chi brothers in 1952 with the instructions that it be dug up in 2002 as been “among the missing.” We owe 1956 met again at Betsy Harvey part of the fraternity’s 100th anniversary. Dick Eustis our sincere thanks for Ruff’s house in Freeport for a plan­ his follow-up on this matter. The ning session on October 8th. We room for which we gave money als has been cutting and carving game of our senior year when there discussed many things at the meet­ disappeared in the current expan­ granite monuments for four genera­ was snow and freezing rain; bet ing, most of them concerning what sion and renovation project in the tions. This business was founded in Joanne Roberts Erickson, Mary we should do to make our 50th Student Union Building. Dick met 1922 by Blake’s wife’s grandfather Litchfield Whitworth, and Ruth Reunion successful. with personnel from the university and then run by her father. Blake Thompson Baxter remember our We started out with Betsy report­ and the room that was designated purchased the business in 1971 cheerleading skirts being frozen ing on the progress of our fund- as the Class of 1955 Room will be from his father-in-law. At the time of solid. Paul and I left at halftime to raising. She will be sending out a on the second floor in the renovated the purchase, Blake taught English get dried off, realizing at that time letter to you all at a later date. Dana area of the original Union Building and history at Maine Central Insti­ that Maine was behind 17 to 0. We Devoe has been communicating and is about the same size as the tute and continued his teaching and proceeded to the Student Union with the Fogler Library and Peter original room. The current intent is ownership of the business until 1986 building to get some coffee, and Hoff and they are extremely pleased for the room to be used as an office when he gave up teaching. He has what an amazing place that is now. that the Class of 1956 intends to for the substance abuse program operated his business with commu­ You would not recognize the new make possible another teaching and our old plaque should have nity service and pride, and many of cafeteria. It is just beautiful, and the center for enhancing computer and been installed by now. So when you the items in Pittsfield’s parks have array of food at “The Marketplace,” I technology skills for both students are next in Orono, take time to visit been carved or donated by Blake. believe it is called, is amazing. It is a and the faculty. One classroom our Class of 1955 Room. Not only this, but he has also main­ must stop when you visit the univer­ already exists at Fogler, but it is in Many thanks, Ron Sheay, for the tained them for years. Among his sity, and while you are there, be constant use and is unable to meet nice letter that you sent me concern­ civic duties, Blake has been a mem­ sure to visit the new bookstore. We the growing need for further usage. ing your daughter, Wendy ’88 and ber of the Pittsfield Kiwanis, Boy decided, after getting warm and dry, Dana has learned that it is possible her marriage to Jim Hutzelmann on Scouts, a member of the Sebasti- to go to the field house to see the that a new addition to Fogler may be September 1,2002. Ron’s wife, the cook Valley Hospital board of trust­ craft show. We turned the radio on initiated between now and 2006. If Reverend Ginny Sheay, performed ees, MCI trustee, and a member of during the drive from the Union to that happens they would designate the marriage. Ron indicated that the S.A.D. 53 board. Blake and the field house to hear that the space in the new addition to create there were a number of Phi Eta Sonja’s three children must be score was now 17-10, and Maine the more advanced classroom. If Kappa classmates who attended the extremely proud of their parents. was on the 10-yard line heading for construction has not then begun, ceremony and reception. Paul I have said for some time that the Maine goal with seven minutes then existing space in Fogler will be Ferrigno and Ron attended the Paul and I had hoped to get back for remaining in the game. We found a renovated to provide such space. Maine-Richmond football game in homecoming one year. Well, we parking place by the fence and saw We are still debating whether to Virginia and saw Maine win. Ron finally made it this year. Our first Maine win the game. Paul stood out join the Senior Alumni or retain our and Ginny spend their summers on stop was the new Buchanan Alumni by the fence while “Chicken Little own identity. If you have an opinion Southport Island next to Boothbay House. This is just a gorgeous me” stayed in the car and tooted the on this get in touch with our prexy, Harbor and head south to New building of which every Maine alum­ horn. It was a very exciting seven Bill Johnson. No date has yet been Jersey for the winter. nus should be proud. We then minutes! Rejuvenated once again, set for our Reunion in 2006 but it Blake Bartlett is closing the proceeded to the new (for us) foot­ we finally went to the field house usually is set for the last week of doors on his landmark Pittsfield, ball field and sat through the first and made some purchases at the May. Maine, business this winter. His half of the football game in a steady craft fair. Our last stop of the day I attended Homecoming in Orono company, E.D. Call & Son Memori- rain. It reminded me of the last was to Sigma Chi’s unveiling of their this fall and boy was it cold—we sat

Spring 2003 Mainely People 17 through about one and 1/4 periods with their children and grandchil­ cal Society, and in the Sebago time that alums are invited to cam­ of the football game, then went to dren. Congratulations, Gil! Branchduckers and Baldwin Belt­ pus so you don’t have to get more the Union for some hot drinks. I Dick Nevers forwarded a note burner Snowmobile Clubs. He en­ exercise than you want to. After guess the team decided that they from Virginia McIntosh. She wrote, “I joys fishing, camping, snowmobiling, attending the dedication of the would show us all up for leaving want to thank you for the Class of and traveling with his wife Mildred Robert B. Thomson Honors Center, I them early, because as soon as we 1956 Scholarship. My father, who Mitchell Jackson ’56 and family of believe I understood that the next were out of sight they proceeded to has passed on, graduated with a four children and nine grandchildren. building to enter that complex may win the game. There was a special master’s degree in administration E. Scott and Doris Richards be Balentine, possibly to have its ceremony of Sigma Chi during the during that year. This scholarship Marshall still are happily living in second and third floor lounge areas weekend when the brothers dug up has helped pay my tuition every Ellington, Connecticut, and Dottie returned to their original use! We a capsule they had buried in the semester and I am very grateful for writes, “Scott retired from Follett went on to the Buchanan House and front yard of the house in 1952. this scholarship. Book Company in July of ’02. I am Les then attended the civil engineer­ Many of the same brothers who “Through this scholarship, it still working at Alpha and Omega (a ing luncheon while I took in the craft buried it were there to dig it up—it seems as if my father is somehow nonprofit corporation for physically fair in the field house. Later, we was very impressive. The university supporting my decision to go back to challenged individuals) but fewer migrated to the Sigma Chi Heritage now owns the house, but they al­ college and telling me to keep on hours all the time. In our free time House and visited with Mary Alice lowed the present brothers to bury with it—not to quit. It’s as if he is we mainly enjoy our three children Hastings Bancroft ’55 and Al ’54, their own capsule to be dug up in looking down from Heaven urging and spouses and four grandchildren Mark ’93, his wife and “two future 2052. me on in my educational pursuits in Connecticut, Delaware, and Sigs?” Ellen Hay Bell sent a card telling and goals and that makes me hap­ Texas. One of the highlights of the Escaping from Apple Acres, of attending her 50th Reunion of py.” Virginia is a political science past year was to attend the NCAA “Little Bill” Johnson ’55 and Marilyn Presque Isle High School last July major. Women’s Basketball Championships Pennell Johnson attended the 26-28. Attending were Ron Coffin, All for now. Let me know your in San Antonio last March. As you football games as did John ’55 and Penny Banks Hickey, Gary Beau­ news at any time and I will save it may have heard, our University of Ann Dingwell Knowles. Robert W. lieu, Aria MacDonald Snodgrass, for the next column. Send info to my Connecticut girls came out #1. Have Hastings and wife Bettyann were and Art Billings. Art and his wife e-mail address if you want. also enjoyed a few vacations this on hand to cheer brother-in-law Al recently sailed around the world on Don’t forget to look at the univer­ year to New Hampshire and Prince as he took his 50 year earlier place their own. All continue to or are very sity web site, www.umaine.edu, for Edward Island. We were sorry not to in the hole to unearth the Class of active in their community. They all info from the school. be able to make the 45th but loved ’52 time capsule. The rain continued plan to attend our 50th. hearing from all those who encour­ to come down. Fortunately, Mark Betsy Harvey Ruff spent her aged us to attend.” and some others managed to get a summer in the Adirondacks enjoying Immediately on retirement in rope around the concrete cube and the woods and water during one of 1957 2001, Drusilla Nesbit Pedro said, “I eventually it came up. It was nice to the warmest seasons in years. She hit the links at Riverside Golf Course see the living room nearly full of and her daughter Julianne recently and have had a ball (no pun intend­ people as we gathered afterward took a trip to Luxembourg, Belgium, Elisabeth (Liz) Hibbard Smith ed) playing and meeting lots of and to have the meeting closed with and Holland. They had a great time, P.O. Box 143 people even though it has been a the singing of “Sweetheart of Sigma enjoying all the historical sights, Phippsburg, ME 04562 humbling experience as well as a Chi” by all those who were “more scenery, waffles, crepes, chocolate, (207) 389-1816 challenge. This past March the mature.” and beer! [email protected] UMCA Master Gardener course From my brown envelope came The Waterville Central Maine beckoned and taught even more the news that Louis L. Poulin and Morning Sentineion July 19, 2002, The publications department appar­ delights, the stress being on volun­ his wife Eileen had a lovely surprise ran an article on the Lawrence High ently thought that the two McCann teering. Most of my volunteer hours 50th anniversary party given by their School Alumni Association naming sisters on campus the Reunion entailed working at the peony gar­ family last August. He was em­ the 2002 Bulldog Award winners. weekend were one. I think they dens at the Audubon Society at ployed by the Maine Department of Among the honorees was Volney might give us a picture of them Gilsland Farm in Falmouth and Transportation until 1986 and then “Gil” Gilpatrick. Upon graduation properly identified even though the participating in the Garden Angel as an engineering consultant at he received a commission as a 2nd ’52ers know Dorothy and the ’57ers program with a couple of elderly Dufresne-Henry for 10 years, while lieutenant in the U.S. Army. He know Margaretmary. gardeners who just need a little his wife raised the children and then served in Germany and Washington Henry “Hank” E. Goldman is hand. It’s really interesting to hear worked in accounting for a number state. He left the military with the happily helping his wife Joanne how some of the other master gar­ of years. There should be more of rank of captain. He has had several babysit their four grandchildren in deners volunteered their skills—a these coming up each month, and careers—teaching, writing, and Norwell, Massachusetts, where the few of us got together when the the anniversaries are certainly guiding. In his teaching he took a junior high school was renamed the course ended just to keep in touch worthy of mention. position as outdoor resources in­ Henry E. Goldman School in 1995 in and compare notes. What a diverse John Bridge, former mayor of structor at the Skowhegan Regional honor of his career as an adminis­ group! As far as family, my older son Augusta and president of Vocational Center. In his shop at the trator in the school system. His has two sons, my daughter has four Bridgecorp, was co-chair of the school he developed a number of favorite memory was working with children all in the Portland area, and United Way of Kennebec Valley projects to interest and inspire his Hershel Bricker and the Maine my younger son lives in Rhode 2002 with his wife Charlene. students. It was here that he discov­ Masque Theatre, and he is not the Island with his wife and new baby. Exploring the history of Maine ered his talent as a writer. He has only one with pleasant thoughts of It’s so nice to have them nearby labor is the new book, Organized written books on building strip ca­ that activity. instead of across or out of the coun­ Labor in Maine: War, Reaction, noes and snowshoes, also freelanc­ “Treetops” is Wayne L. Jack­ try. I feel blessed.” Depression and the Rise of the CIO, ing and monthly columns for outdoor son’s e-mail handle, retired after 32 Les and I went up for the day at 1914-1943, published by the Bureau magazines for the past 30 years. He years as a forester for S.D. Warren, Homecoming and could really see of Labor Education, and written by is a Master Maine Guide and not and 30 years in the U.S. Army Re­ the value of the Buchanan House Charles Scontras, a research until this year did he retire from serve as a lieutenant colonel. He that cold, rainy day when the foot­ associate in the Bureau of Labor guiding commercial trips. He and his served on the Westbrook school ball game climax was broadcast on Education at the University of wife Dot Bradstreet Gilpatrick ’58 board, Baldwin appeal board, Bald­ the stereo system. There is an Maine. He says, “Too often we have stay active with outdoor excursions win Library trustee, Bladwin Histori­ effective shuttle bus system each been blinded by a romantic view of

18 Mainely People Spring 2003 our past which focuses on such temperatures makes me definitely retired from the Air Force in 1973 president of the Camden-Rockport things as the general store, the think of warmer climes. A body can with the rank of colonel. He then Historical Society, a deacon of West potbellied stove, Downeast humor always dream! worked for the Department of De­ Rockport Baptist Church, and is a and accent, lobster traps, lighthous­ A reminder that our 45th Class fense’s Senior Executive Service, as VA rep-director of Beales Hospitality es, and larger than life lumberjacks. Reunion is May 30, 31, and June 1! vice president and consultant for the House, Togus. He is a member of That image, advertised as a staple Plan to be in attendance! The more BDM Corporation, as vice president the American Legion—he served in our souvenir and gift shops, is not the merrier—only you can make this for Trans Mar, and as CEO for Tri with the U.S. Army in Korea—and is a complete picture of the state and Reunion the best ever. Also a re­ Linear Corporation. Wally says he also a member of the Sons of the its people. It leaves out struggle and minder that you should fill out the has retired but is currently starting a American Revolution. This past conflict, and the effort of workers Reunion update form that you re­ new business with Russian partici­ summer Vern says he managed to and others to change the environ­ ceived in the October 2002 mailing. pation. In his spare time, he is a rake more than four tons of blueber­ ment in which they live in order to This is the only way that both the commercial pilot, single engine land ries at the age of 70. Good work, bring about a society they believe to alumni office and yours truly have of and sea and hot air balloons; a Vern! be more just.” Scontras retired from keeping up with what is going on in scuba diver, and likes to travel. One Robert J. Kolouch, whose teaching modern society at UMaine your lives. Here are a few notes of his fondest memories of his uni­ major was physics and who holds a in 1997 and has written about Maine from those forms. versity days is working in the ad­ M.S. and Ph.D. from Tufts Universi­ labor history for nearly 40 years. Wallace D. Henderson, who vanced physics lab with Dr. Krueger. ty, is now retired from E.l. DuPont as On a card lodged at the bottom, majored in engineering physics at Vernon B. Hunter, who majored a research physicist. Bob says his Mel Tukey wrote that he retired from UMaine, is currently the vice presi­ in history and government, and time these days is taken with his Sears in July 2002, but is still giving dent of operations for InnerEarth holds a M.Ed. in guidance and grandchildren (he has six), travel, trumpet lessons and leading his jazz Technologies located in Albuquer­ counseling from UMaine, retired and computers, in that order. group, the Clam Flat Five. He is que, New Mexico. While at UMaine, after 35 years of teaching and Philip T. Martin writes that he having a rewarding experience Wally was an active duty Air Force coaching. He spent 10 years as retired from teaching in 1986. How­ serving on the Village Review captain assigned as an advisor to director of guidance at Cony High ever, this spring will be his 44th Board, a group charged with Brun­ the Maine Air National Guard. He School in Augusta. He is the vice straight year of coaching baseball— swick’s historic preservation. his 34th at Scarborough High. He “Unsinkable James ‘J.V.’ Varn­ I------j also does part-time teaching at a er Going Strong in Old Town” is an year-round baseball facility in South interesting interview in the Penob­ Your Classmates Would Like | Portland. scot Times that chronicles the life of Dale McLean, who holds a that gregarious head of the Greater degree in electrical engineering from Bangor Area National Association to Hear From You! UMaine and a M.S. in electrical for the Advancement of Colored engineering from Northeastern People, Maine Human Rights Com­ We know you enjoy reading about what your classmates are up University, retired as a distinguished missioner, and part-time professor, | to. Well, they would like to hear about what’s going on in your life member of the technical staff for Bell from the time he was five through too. Please take a minute to fill out and mail in this form. Or e- Laboratories, Lucent Technologies. the present day. Jim has worked to mail your information to your class correspondent or to the e-mail Louis E. Cook, who graduated undo racism and discrimination in address listed below. with a degree in history, retired from America and Maine using his own teaching for M.S.A.D. 40. Dusty life and his teaching career. He was says he spends his time now with | Name: Class year: one of four African-Americans on the Waldoboro Lions Club and is a campus in ’52 and he really liked the member of the Goose River Golf custom of the “Maine Hello” where Place of residence: Club. While at UMaine he was a students and staff would automati­ member of ATO, Scabbard and cally smile and say “Hello” to whoev­ Blade, and served as a dorm proc­ er they passed. It is a custom he Your news: (marriage, children, grandchildren, work, volunteer tor. would personally like to see reinstat­ | work, trips, learning activities, hobbies, etc.) Remember May 30, 31, and ed, and I second that after trying it June 1. See you on campus! on the current campus inhabitants and getting surprised looks. 1959 1958

45th Reunion Nancy Roberts Munson May 30-June 1, 2003 106 Coventry Place Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 Mrs. Leo M. Lazo (Jane Ledyard) (561)694-9984 49 Martin Street [email protected] West Roxbury, MA 02132 Hi ’59ers! By the time you read this Hope your holidays were happy and the holidays will have come and that your new year has been gone. I hope they were wonderful for healthy. As I write this, just before you all and I wish you much happi- Christmas, I am looking at snow covering the ground which we re­ ceived just before Thanksgiving. ■ Send to your class correspondent or to Alumni Publications, P.O. Box That along with high winds and low ■ 550, Orono, ME 04473 (e-mail: [email protected]). Go Black Bears!

Spring 2003 Mainely People 19 ness and good health in the New International Gas Turbine Institute in teammates, the nickname, “The Year. 1960 Amsterdam, the Netherlands, this Albion Antelope.” In October Bob and I attended past summer and met up with two Keene State College presented the UMaine vs. Florida International other alums, William Rollins ’49 and its Community Service Award to Diane Faucher Roderick University football game in Miami. I his son Patrick ’88. Will Weiblen is professor Tom Duston this October 52 Fern Street think it was quite a change for the the 120th president of the American at the annual fall convocation. This Bangor, ME 04401 Black Bears to be playing here in Society of Mechanical Engineers award honors a Keene State faculty sunny Florida. Maine, of course, International. John Menario, former member for enhancing the life in his won. There were so many UMaine Received a nice note from Felicia Portland city manager and former community. Tom, chair of the Ches­ shirts, hats, jackets, etc. all over the Schroetel Lee, responding to my head of the Greater Portland Cham­ terfield Conservation Commission, pleas for news from the Class of stadium we were amazed. It was a ber of Commerce, was appointed as has worked to conserve large areas great feeling to see so many Maine 1960. She writes that after leaving a member of the state casino task of land in the Connecticut River fans down here. We ran into one Orono, she earned a master’s de­ force to study the economic and Valley region of New Hampshire for classmate, Carl Edler, retired and gree from Louisiana State University social effects of a Maine-based several years. He has helped create living in Lake Worth. A month later in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She casino. greenways, build trails, and develop we saw Carl again as he was a says she’s had a wonderful career Dick Dawson spent part of land-use plans and recycling pro­ as a librarian, spending 37 years in volunteer at an LPGA golf tourna­ November in Mongolia working for grams. In 1990, it was Tom who ment at Trump International course engineering, college, government, their government on food safety came up with the idea of connecting in West Palm Beach. Bob and I also public, and school libraries—the last issues. From there he traveled into Mt. Monadnock and the Connecticut worked as volunteers at the same eight years with middle schoolers in China and up to Siberia. River via a greenway now known as Charlotte, North Carolina, where she tournament. the Wantastiquet-Monadnock Trail. I received a nice note from Mary retired in June 2000. Since then, Bill Smullen has taken up a new Coffin Sturtevant who lives in Tom, her husband of 34 years, and command. After a long career in the Winthrop, Maine. She keeps busy Felicia have traveled extensively in 1962 Army and 13 years as Secretary of as a volunteer leading school England, Germany, Norway, and State Colin Powell’s right hand man, France. Their most recent trip was groups at the arboretum in Augusta Bill has started a new phase in his to China. Their daughter and her and with a Books for Babies project Diane Ingalls Zito life. This August he packed up, left done by Friends of the Library. S. family live just two blocks from 24 South Hill Drive Washington, and headed to Syra­ Clyde Kikie Ross writes that he is Felicia and Tom, so every day is Bedford, NH 03110 cuse to accept positions at both the “grandparents” day. Felicia loves to working as deputy fire chief in Farm­ hawkeye361 @juno.com Maxwell School of Public Affairs and hike, play tennis, and welcome ington and instructing fire fighters at the Newhouse School of Public the vocational technical school. He guests. Her address is: 3743 Stokes Communications. Bill received his Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina. As I sit down to write to all of you I is enjoying fishing, hunting, travel, have just put down David Lamb’s master’s degree from S.U. in 1974 and a variety of volunteer work. Dwight Hunter was inducted and has returned many times as a into the Maine Sports Legends Hall latest book, Vietnam, Now: A Re­ John Hoyt has been elected as porter Returns. Like all of David’s guest lecturer. Now he will be able a member of the Thornton Academy of Honors in October 2002. to use his years of experience and Jon H. Whitten, Sr. retired from books, you are taken on a journey. board of trustees. He previously This time it is back to Vietnam to close proximity to power as the served as superintendent of S.A.D. the Maine Department of Transpor­ deputy director of Maxwell’s national tation after 43 years as division discover a country, not through war, 55 and director of finance at Thorn­ securities studies program and engineer of the Fairfield Mainte­ but through its people and poetry. ton. professor of public relations at nance Office (Division 4). Nineteen He encounters warm, friendly peo­ Anita Peavey Haskell was a Newhouse. He tells me that he is of those years were for the construc­ ple overcoming political repression candidate for House District 137 and poverty. This September, at a enjoying his new role immensely. which includes a portion of Old tion division—including resident This chance to influence young engineer on the Piscataqua River book signing on Mount Desert Is­ Town. Did not hear the election people and share his wisdom puts a Bridge (Portsmouth-Kittery). His wife land, David told a reporter that he, results. “was very impressed with the first smile on the professor’s face. Nonni Hilchey Daly is the co­ Estella (UMaine Farmington ’66) As for the Zitos, we spent 10 retired after 30 years operating her post-war generation we see coming founder of the Canoe City Quilters in of age in Vietnam. These kids in days in Italy this October attending a Old Town. The group has grown to Bo Peep Nursery School. Both are family wedding. We started with four active in the Methodist church and their 20s and early 30s are a whiz­ 42 members in two years. As well as kid generation that thirsts for knowl­ warm, sunny days in Venice riding carrying on the quilting craft the Sebasticook Riding Club. Jon and along the canals, and strolling Estella live in Clinton, Maine. edge.” This book is another winner group is involved in many aspects of for our illustrious classmate. through the vias and piazzas soak­ community service such as provid­ Following along in a literary vein, ing up the city. Our favorite traveling ing quilts in emergencies and involv­ this time the ’62er is not the author, companions, daughter Julie and her ing teenage girls to learn the craft. but the central character. Ron husband, joined us. We left Venice Nonni and her co-founder Valerie 1961 Marks is the focus of Bill Sawtell’s to spend an evening in Milan before King Osborne ’72, ’85G make over newest sports biography. The Albion going to Turi, a small town on the 100 quilts a year! heel near Bari to visit Frank’s rela­ Judy Ohr Meader Antelope, the Ron Marks Story That’s all the news for now. Once tives. He is literally related to half of 19332 Hempstone Avenue chronicles Ron’s life from his early again, please send me your news. this village. During the ceremony it Poolesville, MD 20837-2133 days on the family farm in Albion, was amazing to see our daughter meaderjl @westat.com through his career at UMaine and on to his extensive and successful carrying the wine and grapes down Don't miss a single issue years as the coach of Schenck High the aisle in the same church that her Your resolution for 2003 should be great-grandparents had been mar­ of your School in East Millinocket. The title’s to keep me informed of your goings, origin? In his first season for the ried in over 80 years before. After alumni magazine. comings, vacations, and retire­ Black Bears, Ron did not get many several days with family we ended ments. Your classmates love to read our stay with a weekend in Rapollo, Renew your membership chances at the plate, yet he played your news. This time I don’t have a in over half of the games. He was just five kilometers from Portofino. promptly! lot to write about. E-mail is painless. well known as a pinch runner, steal­ Bellissimo! Let me hear from you. ing many bases without ever being That’s all for you. Please keep in William Weiblen attended the thrown out, and earning, from his touch and remember to send me

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Joyce Harburger Bennett 128 Harpers Hop Drive 1963 Madison, AL 35758 40th Reunion (256) 325-0881 [email protected] May 30-June 1, 2003 My heartfelt condolences to my Barbara Fowles Allen former roommate and good friend, 2690 Falls Road Marcia Hebert Doherty on the Marcellus, NY 13108 untimely death of her husband, [email protected] Michael. He and I were friends [email protected] before Marcia knew him; in fact I introduced them to each other when Those reunion update forms are we were at UMO. coming in, so there is news! Elaine William Bourbon has recently Farashian, a retired high school retired after having served the North teacher, volunteers at the Philadel­ Jay Mellow and Richard McElhaney ’59 enjoyed the Homecoming Tailgate Berwick, Maine, school district as phia Art Museum and the Kimmel last October before the Black Bear football game. Jay is the father of teacher, athletic director, coach, Center (Regional Performing Arts UMaine kicker Michael Mellow, Class of 05. principal, and superintendent. Bill’s Center). She also volunteers for the career spanned 40 years and the Philadelphia Antiques Show, as well Noble High football field was recent­ as being on her condo board. In her currently very involved as a volun­ sits on six company and nonprofit ly dedicated in his honor. He and his spare time, she plays tennis and teer with Hospice and is on her local boards. He says his golf game has wife, the former Charlene Murphy, goes flying. senior board. She also started an not improved since he retired. Irv have seven children. Harvey Hayden is retired from alumni group on the Central Coast Marsters is the president of the Richard A. Grotton is the exec­ his position as assistant superinten­ for Phi Mu. She has two children. Bangor Letter Shop. He and his utive vice president of the Maine dent for S.A.D. 9 in Farmington. He Alan and Susan Braveman Fl- wife, Karen, are co-chairpersons of Restaurant Association. He is a prior now does consulting with the school aschner are in Huntington Beach, the business contributions of the restaurant owner, his first restaurant district. He spends his time on California. Alan is teaching at Touro Bangor Junior Achievement Council. having been a take-out pizza/sand- antique cars, woodworking, hunting, University International in Cerritos, Ila Young Green is based in wich shop near the Maine Mall in and fishing. Hugh Ellis, a retired California. He retired from the Uni­ Poland, Maine, but “on the road” in Scarborough. Richard was inter­ loss control engineer, has dual versity of Toledo, where he was their RV much of the year. She is a viewed by a staff writer and featured residency in Florida and Maine. He professor of marketing for 25 years. volunteer at the Thrift Shop, active in an article in the Kennebec Journal has also retired from the Naval Susan spends her time doing charity in peace and social justice activities, in August. Reserves. His favorite memory of work and enjoying her children and and enjoys swimming and reading. those college years is playing cards grandchildren. Gail Briggs Butterfield is in South in the Bears Den! Linda Ellis Bennett is bi-coast- Paris, Maine. She is past national Stephen Maresca is a math al, living in Oakland, California, and president of the Daughters of Union 1965 teacher and head of the math de­ returning to Maine for July and Veterans of the Civil War, a member partment with the Kamehameha August. She has her own consulting of the National Gavel Society, and Schools in Kailua, Hawaii. He re­ business as a human resources and active in the Grange and Eastern Sylvia A. Tapley ceived a Presidential Award for recruiting advisor. Star. 21 Durrell Drive teaching mathematics from the state Virginia Clement Glazier lives Hopefully, you are making your Fairfield, CT 06430-5062 of Hawaii in 1986. He has an active in Worcester, Massachusetts, and plans to return to Orono May 30- (203) 259-3292 lifestyle with interests in softball, teaches at Boylston Elementary June 1, 2003 for the 40th Reunion. fax (203)259-1305 tennis, jogging, hiking, and biking. School. She is involved with the You should have received the infor­ Junior League of Worcester and is mation about plans being made for He plans to retire in June 2003. Roberta “Bobbie” Fowler spent on the board of trustees of the that weekend. I will not be in atten­ Bruce Pratt has retired from IBM the summer working at Hadley’s Worcester Historical Museum. She dance this year, since our son has and Pennsylvania College. He and Campground in Bar Harbor, where is enjoying skiing at Sugarbush and decided that will be the date of his Maureen are busy with three chil­ she vacationed for 27 years. I just sailing. Her husband, Peter, died in marriage ceremony! However, I will dren and now five grandchildren. He learned that Bobbie retired last April of 2000. have someone in place to take says his interests are numerous. spring from teaching phys ed, Baron Hicken teaches high notes and perhaps be the “guest RADM G. Brian Estes retired health, and various other subjects school physics in Metochen, New columnist” for our next Mainely after 32 years in the Navy, last for 37 years at Orono High School in Jersey. He summers in Alfred, People. If you would like to be the stationed in Hawaii as commander, her home town. Bobbie has always Maine. He is an adjunct professor of “class scribe,” please let the alumni Pacific Division, Naval Facilities had a strong commitment to her physics and a track and field official. office know or get in touch with me Engineering Command. He is now a community and has been active in Ann Shea Bayer is a professor directly. consulting engineer in Williamsburg, her church, First Congregational of educational psychology at the Virginia. Lois Murdock Libby and Church of Milford. In the 1970s she University of Hawaii (Honolulu). husband Larry ’62 live in Columbus, was an Orono school board member Perry Clough is in Barrington, For Black Bear sports Ohio, and summer in Maine. They and in the ’80s and ’90s she was an Rhode Island, after 35 years work­ have two children and three grand­ and upcoming alumni Old Town city councilor. In 1990 she ing for Eastman Kodak and Johnson children. Kathy Hunt Stafford lives became the first woman to join the & Johnson and finally as president events log on to: in Morro Bay, California. She has Orono-Old Town Kiwanis Club. and CEO of Blackstone Medical. He been a teacher, substitute teacher, mainealumni.com Bobbie is one of the founders, and is and is now a homemaker. She is is now consulting businesses and

Spring 2003 Mainely People 21 most dedicated to the animal ing his post as the director of senior happily leaving mittens and boots orphanage, an area shelter for stray 1966 housing at the Maine State Housing behind in favor of flower planting, animals that has really grown in the Authority in Augusta. According to vacation planning, and plenty of past 20 years. She has had a the city’s representative to the asso­ sunny walks. Along your way, just personal struggle with illness but Carol Jesraly Josel ciation, Peter Morelli, “He’s the best remember to drop me a line or two, has been cancer free for two years. 227 Canterbury Court non-profit manager I have ever seen so I’ll know how you are and can Nicholas Eremita, now a retired Blue Bell, PA 19422 in my life.” Says Don, “One of my share your news. brigadier general, took part in a (610) 277-2711 goals is to help build the organiza­ [email protected] Maine Air National Guard ceremony tion. I want to work with the board to last fall during which he and fellow improve the financial support to the members of the 101st Air Refueling It rained on Wednesday, but Thurs­ organization. I’m really excited. It’s a 1967 Wing dedicated a newly restored F- day dawned with clearing skies— great chance to serve the communi­ 89 Scorpion fighter jet to the retired and a bone-chilling wind. Then ty.” I have no doubt that he will most men and women of the 101st along came Friday’s warming trend, certainly serve well and wish him Carol Heber Lane Fighter Interceptor Wing who flew which, in turn led to a spring-like continued good fortune and suc­ 77 Dirigo Drive and maintained it and otherwise weekend for Gavrielle’s wedding cess. Bangor, ME 04401 supported its mission. The day! Yup! My little kid is now mar­ Meanwhile, Stephen E. Godsoe (207) 942-7321 monument is near the base’s main ried, leaving Josel behind to become was recently inducted as Bangor gate. The Bangor base was the last Mrs. Kestenbaum. Dreams some­ High School’s math department Retirement notices continue to come in our nation to have an operational times really do come true. The day chairman. I both commend and in. So many of you, though, are F-89 interceptor unit and Nicholas was made even more special for me congratulate him. As a fellow teach­ really semi-retired. Face it, you’re flew the jet’s final mission in 1969. because of my two dearest friends. er, I know what an honor such an way too qualified and far too useful A holiday letter brought news Minerva Monsulick Whitten flew appointment is; I also know well the to retire! Last summer Joel Bunker that Roger and Sally Day Brown down from Maine to be with me, additional work it requires. In addi­ retired from his 29-year position as have had a year of challenge and while Ursula Pickart Nelmes made tion, I’ve also learned that Joe math teacher in Kingston, New York, fun. They have moved to a new it to Philadelphia all the way from Ferris filed as a candidate for the and moved back to Farmington with home at 539 N. Cherry Pop Drive, California. And it’s a good thing she three-year position on Brewer’s city his wife. He’s looking forward to Inverness, Florida, 34453 did! Urs quickly took on the title of council, having just completed his volunteering in the public schools or (telephone: 352-341-1560 and e- Fairy Godmother, taking care of all second term on the school commit­ providing transportation to and from mail: [email protected]). Sally, the details, everything from pinning tee. As I write this, election day is medical services for the needy. who graduated from Yale Divinity on the boutonnieres for the grooms­ now behind us, and I can only hope Wayne Hanson retired this year School, is transferring her files to men to taking care of the bustle on that he met with success. from 34 years in law enforcement. the UCC (United Church of Christ) my daughter’s gown. I am truly In September, I received an e- He was most recently employed with Florida Conference and hopes to blessed. Now it’s on to all of your mail from Gary Vincent, telling me the office of the inspector general, serve in a church and become news. that in January he retired after more office of investigations, U.S. Depart­ ordained. She and Rog are very Over the years, I’ve lost touch than 35 years as a federal employ­ ment of Labor in Washington, D.C. excited about being grandparents to with one of my very favorite Phi Mu ee. Since 1978, he had been serv­ He is first vice president of the Emily Day Brown, born in July to friends, but then I opened the Uni­ ing in the Department of Energy’s Maine State Society in the Washing­ son Jonathan and wife Rebecca. versity of Maine envelope filled with strategic petroleum reserve project ton area. Caroline Fuller Hutchinson our news clippings and there was management office in New Orleans. Then there are those of us who finds her supervisory position at the Tenney Gavaza! The article, “Cone­ Since his retirement, though, Gary are accepting new positions: Robert Maine Children’s Home both head Alert: Here’s the Scoop on has been anything but idle. He Greer has a new position in Talla­ exciting and challenging, but she is Brooklin’s ‘Ice Cream Lady,”’ pre­ married Kathy Hymel on October hassee, Florida, as director of engi­ still not able to work full time as a sented me with her location, nick­ 12th, serves as a Mardi Gras float neering for the Florida Department result of a minor auto accident over name, and the name of her popular lieutenant, and is also an active of Transportation. He resigned his a year ago. homemade ice cream. It has be­ member of the University of New position with New Hampshire D.O.T. The publications committee of come so popular that she is now Orleans’s college of engineering where he had been director of the MAINE Alumni Magazine churning out 300 gallons of it a advisory board. He and his wife project development. During his 30 recently decided to keep all of the week—everything from pumpkin invite all ’66 classmates to be sure years with the department he was classnotes in the same magazine. In praline to fresh avocado—from a to contact them when in the New director of the New Hampshire Good the past, Mainely People had two stand at the Lookout, which is locat­ Orleans area, either by calling (504) Roads Association, assisting with editions and our class received the ed at the tip of Flye Point with a 828-3962 or e-mailing them at luncheons, bus tours, equipment one for Senior Alumni through 1969. view to the intersection of Blue Hill [email protected]. shows, and the New Hampshire Hopefully, with more people reading and Jericho Bays. “You can’t find a Unfortunately, I must end with Highways magazine. all the classnotes, this will mean more beautiful place for an ice sad news. Warren “Pete” Myrick, Meriby Sweet was appointed to more people sending in news. cream cone,” she explains. Now who was serving as the adult educa­ the position of technology business what she want is to “have an ice tion director in S.A.D. 4 (Guilford) counselor by the Maine Small Busi­ cream soda fountain with wonderful, died as a result of injuries suffered ness Development Centers and wonderful lunches, if I can find a in a terrible fall. You can send any Maine Technology Institute. She will An education for a place. I used to make furniture for a condolences to Carole Richardson be based in Gardiner and provide living. I know I could make a good Myrick ’85, RR 1, Box 74, Guilford, commercialization and business lifetime—why not a soda fountain.” Bless you, Tenney. ME 04443-9801. planning and consulting services to One of my goals is to one day make Please also continue to keep in technology businesses statewide. membership for a my way to the Lookout and find you. touch with me—and with each other. Barbara Jordan is accepting a job (In the meantime, please write to We must take good care of the as curriculum coordinator in the lifetime? Find out me!) bonds between us and be grateful Augusta school system. She has Also making news is Donald for them. I know I certainly am; been principal at Williams-Cone Sharland, who has been named the indeed, I would be lost without my School in Topsham for the past 12 more on page 40. new executive director of Saco’s Maine friends. And so it goes. May years. Her new challenge includes Dyer Library Association after leav­ this coming spring find you well, all the elements she’s been looking

22 Mainely People Spring 2003 for—curriculum development, staff development, and student assess­ ment. By state mandate, Augusta Dennis King ’71 appointed president of National schools must have a set of learning standards in place by 2007. Association of Psychiatric Health Systems Dr. Leigh Smith Charley and side-kick, Chuck, her dog (and official greeter) have opened a Dennis P. King ’71, ’74G was tion and should be completed network chiropractic office in Essex Junction, Vermont. Anyone can recently chosen as president in about a year. The new hospi­ utilize the gentle contacts of network of the National Association of tal will offer improved therapeu­ chiropractic. Even the Denver Bron­ Psychiatric Health Systems tic, educational, and recreation­ cos use network care. Her new (NAPHS). He will serve in that al amenities for patients, fami­ practice is called Compassionate Chiropractic. capacity for one year. Dennis, lies, and staff. Barbara McKay Currier moved who lives with his wife Sandra In addition to these demand­ from assistant principal to principal Emerson King ’71 in Freeport, ing responsibilities, Dennis also of Limestone Community School this is CEO of Spring Harbor Hos­ serves as vice president of year. She lives in Caribou with her husband and two children. Rever­ pital in South Portland. behavioral health at Maine- end W. Richard “Rick” Souza has He brings to his new post Health and is a member of been appointed pastor of The Fed­ extensive background in hos­ numerous state and local com­ erated Church, a United Methodist pital start-ups as well as de­ mittees to improve the delivery Church in Thomaston. He returns to Maine from Berkley, Massachusetts. veloping and planning inte­ of mental healthcare. He was a pastor of churches in grated mental healthcare Outside of the mental health Cushing and Friendship, Maine, in systems. All told, Dennis has field, he serves on the boards the ’70s. more than 20 years of experience in the mental of Goodwill of Northern New England and the health field in Maine. Before going to Spring Maine Technical College System, as well as on Harbor Hospital he was founding CEO of Acadia the board of corporators for Gorham Savings 1968 Hospital in Bangor. Bank. 35th Reunion His appointment to head NAPHS comes And the Kings have also given back to their May 30-June 1, 2003 amidst his plans to fulfill a lifelong dream—to alma mater. Dennis is a former member of the build a state-of-the-art psychiatric hospital in UMaine development council and Sandra just Joyce L. McPherson greater Portland. A facility to replace the current recently finished serving on the alumni associa­ 127 Main Street Spring Harbor Hospital is now under construc­ tion board. New Sharon, ME 04955 (207) 778-4410 [email protected] the Class of 1969 Reunion. puter capabilities that allow students Hi, everyone, and happy spring! As Bill Sawtell’s newest sports 1970 access to the library from computers crocuses poke their heads up and biography is The Albion Antelope: in their dorms. Additional donations greet us, why not send your own were from representative Shirley The Ron Marks Story. For the past Jean Willard Young greeting by mail or e-mail? Your Klimavicz Richard ’69, the Stephen two years Stephen Daly has been 70 Robin Hood Drive classmates would love to hear your and Tabitha King Foundation, the regional services director of the Brewer, ME 04412 news, whether it’s about hobbies, Libra Foundation, and an anony­ Boston Metropolitan Area Planning (207) 989-5340 family, or just the routine of mous donor from Massachusetts. Council. Prior to that he had served [email protected] everyday life. as town manager of Salem, New Mary Ellen White Poulin was the Hampshire, and town administrator Democratic candidate for Maine of North Reading, Massachusetts. It’s time once again to get caught up House District 114 (Dixmont and That’s all of our class news for on news on some of our classmates. Hampden). She and her husband, 1969 now. Send us your news about Judy Greenhalgh Galm writes that Doug, have two grown children, families, jobs, retirement, vacations, she is working for the postal service Justin and Jessie. She is the admin­ classmates you’ve seen, etc. Please in Sebring, Florida. In her spare istrative director of the Warren Bill and Andrea Hayes Lott note that our e-mail address has time, she is president of the Lake Center for Communication and 11 Bayberry Drive changed to [email protected]. Placid Lions Club and she sings in Learning. Ralph Newbert is the Eliot, ME 03903 Our old address was listed in the the Heart of Highlands chapter of director of special education for [email protected] last column. the Sweet Adelines. Her husband is S.A.D. 5 (Rockland, Maine area). He retired and he travels the state has his master’s degree and doctor­ We hope that the winter holiday playing competitive softball. They ate from UMaine. season was a happy and healthy For UMaine news, Black have the family camp at Cold Thomas Hart has been very one for you and your families. Time Bear sports, and upcom­ Stream Pond in Lincoln, Maine, so busy the last four years building a certainly is moving quickly, and it will they are keeping some Maine ties. 26-foot submarine out of scrap be about a year or so until our 35th ing alumni events, log Husson College dedicated its new material! He sails it (or sinks it) in Reunion in May 2004. Start making on to: expanded library to W. Tom and Sebasticook Lake in Newport, plans with friends to return to your Bonny Prince Sawyer. The new Maine. Top speed is six knots (sev­ alma mater in Orono to celebrate mainealumni.com facility is much larger and has com­ en miles per hour) and he has gone

Spring 2003 Mainely People 23 as deep as 30 feet but says the sub Jonathan, almost 14, grow up. We use of water and aid poorer nations, will go 100 feet. The Senior League still live in Franklin, Massachu­ which privatize their water supplies 1973 Baseball World Series was played setts—exit 17 on Interstate 495 for to pay off debts. Charging for fresh last summer in Bangor, Maine, and anyone on their way north to Maine. water denies a basic human right to 30th Reunion the honor of throwing out the first Ann and I recently got into the great people without means, she says. October 3-5, 2003 pitch at Mansfield Stadium went to state of Maine to visit a few colleg­ Here is a great career change Stephen King. This is the tourna­ es, but did not get as far north as story. Bruce Nye left behind a Rachel Davenport Dutch ment for boys 15-16 years of age Orono. A tropical downpour one day, banking career to become an Elvis 2202 Spyglass Hill Circle and it will be back in Bangor this followed by the clear blue Maine impersonator. It started in the ’90s Valrico, FL 33594 summer, too. skies we all love.” when he got a karaoke machine. [email protected] Bonita Houle Alpander opened I also got an e-mail from Chip When friends came over for parties, a new art exhibit which she calls Ellms ’71, reminiscing about the ski they said that he sounded like Elvis. “Taking Flight,” honoring her hus­ trip we both went on to the French So he practiced and practiced. In Start marking your calendars now. band, Guvenc Alpander, who died in Alps in 1971. Chip now owns and 1998, Bruce’s new career was born Our 30th Reunion is slated for Octo­ 1996. Congratulations to Lee Bragg operates a Christmas tree farm in when he entered and won the Bang­ ber 3-5, 2003. Your officers voted to who was selected to be featured in Ballston Spa, New York. You can or Rotary Club’s 1998 talent show. hold the event with the younger the 2002-2003 edition of The Best check out his Web site at: He was a part-time Elvis for four classes in the fall, rather than with Lawyers in America. He is a mem­ www.ellmstrees.com. years before going full time over the the more mature group in June. The ber of the law firm of Bernstein, Joline Dudley Godfrey past year. Now he averages 100 restoration of the terrace and steps Shur, Sawyer, and Nelson with (jgodfrey @ independentmeans.com) shows a year. “I never get tired of it. at the Fogerl Library is what we offices in Portland and Augusta. Lee writes from Santa Barbara, Califor­ I mix it up and I don’t get bored. It’s chose to support for our class specializes in municipal law which nia: “I’m the founder of Independent fun, the pay is good, and it beats the project. A wealth of information is includes employment and personnel Means, one of the country’s leading heck out of banking. It’s like going to available at the 1973 class web site: issues, zoning and land use matters, providers of financial education for a party every night.” www.mainealumni.org/1973.html. bond work, labor negotiations, and and about kids, ages five-18. The Family and friends gathered last Dr. Herbert Whiteley was hon­ litigation in all state and federal company is growing and we’re about fall at the Auburn, Maine, home of ored by Purdue University School of courts. to launch a new service for parents Warren and Bonnie Briggs Galway Veterinary Medicine with the Distin­ I would love to have some let­ called Raising Financially Fit Kids.” for a surprise party in honor of their guished Alumni Award for contribu­ ters, postcards, or e-mails from any Valerie King Osborne is a 30th wedding anniversary. For the tions to teaching, research, and 1970 classmates. They really do member of the Canoe City Quilters last 21 years, Bonnie has taught organized veterinary medicine. He make my job easier and the column of Old Town, Maine. Now in its Spanish and French at Edward Little serves as the dean of the veterinary more interesting! second year, the 42-member guild is High School in Auburn. Warren has college at the University of Illinois. the largest quilting guild in Penob­ served as principal at Biddeford Barbara Robinson Libby is the scot County. Some of the quilts they High School for the last 18 years new principal of Hermon Elementary make are raffled-off to benefit com­ and is currently working toward his School. Jim Walsh assumed the 1971 munity services. The group takes on doctorate. principalship at Wells High School. beginners because they are interest­ I was sorry to hear that an Octo­ Susan McLellan Nelson is the ed in passing the craft along. “This ber fire damaged a 30-year-old librarian/media specialist at Fal­ is a chance for women to talk about business in Lincoln, Maine, owned mouth High School. Goodwill Indus­ Barbara McCarthy Allen different fabrics and techniques, to by Michael Carney. The Snack tries of Northern New England 103 Rutland Court teach each other things, and to have Shack was a seasonal drive-up elected Deborah Shaw vice presi­ La Plata, MD 20646-3501 free-flowing conversation about their restaurant that had closed for the dent. She is a partner at Pierce [email protected] jobs or families.” Valerie’s first at­ season, so luckily there were no Atwood. Grace Lackee Cleaves tempt at a quilt in 1977 ended up in injuries. joined Maine Organic Products as the chief operating officer. Ray and Greetings to all you ’71ers out there! the wastebasket, but now she I don’t know the results of these Beth Graham have sold their Sun­ There must be some news you can makes over 100 quilts a year! local elections, but a couple of our rise Home and Hearth stores to share with the rest of the class. At last September’s United classmates ran for offices last fall. In have more time to pursue personal Please write or call—we’d love to Nations’ Earth Summit on sustain­ Maine, Republican Ann Cilley interests. Dennis Bailey worked hear from you! able development in Johannesburg, Dowd ran for the position of county South Africa, Sister Jackie Moreau treasurer in Penobscot County. In with John Baldacci ’86 in the gover­ advocated access to fresh water. Massachusetts, Cleon Turner was nor’s race in the fall. Tom Molloy Jackie represents a worldwide the Democratic candidate for state ran for city council in Rockland. network of nuns who not only care representative in the 1st Barnstable John Melrose has returned to the 1972 for the needy, but are fighting to District on Cape Cod. private sector after serving as Gov­ reverse the conditions they feel I look forward to hearing from ernor King’s transportation chief create poverty. Many are equally more of you! since 1995. Anne Dearstyne Ketchen concerned about influencing nations Claudia Gaudreau Finkelstein 446 Brook Street to limit the impacts of human devel­ published her first novel, Imperfect Carlisle, MA 01741 opment on the environment. Jackie Strangers. Susan Varney organized [email protected] feels that if you address the sources a recreation of a Maine Outing Club of poverty, you can reduce the Want to make someone climb up Katahdin 34 years ago. number of food banks needed to With a broken arm—someone had I had the pleasure of receiving an e- serve the poor. She is also an advo­ very happy? to tie her boots—Sue, and Nancy mail recently from Susan Percival cate for a cleaner world. She pro­ Bell Ferguson and her husband Speers who says: “For the past two motes Maine Interfaith Power & made the successful ascent. Con­ years, I have worked for a small Light, a network of faith-based Write or e-mail your gratulations. Now you see why we regional land trust in south-central organizations that provides “green” need to meet with the younger Massachusetts, Metacomet Land power that is less damaging to the class correspondent bunch in October. Trust, while also watching my environment. She believes the today! daughter Ann, 17, and son United States could tighten up its GO BEARS!

24 Mainely People Spring 2003 made it impossible for me to attend 1974 that weekend but I was with you in Trish Riley ’73 to head thoughts and spirit. state health policy Although it will probably be Diantha Hawkes Grant springtime when this column reach­ 3945 Octave Drive Trish Riley ’73 is Governor es you, as I write it’s December and Jacksonville, FL 32277 the holidays are rapidly approach­ (904) 743-4696 John Baldacci’s ’86 choice to ing. Everyone’s busy, which I’m sure [email protected] head Maine’s Office of Health explains why I haven’t heard from Policy and Finance. In that many folks lately, so let me get We have classmates who are not position she will be instrumen­ directly to the news that’s sitting on my desk. Steven Giorgetti has only in the news, they write the tal in finding a way to meet the news! The Maine Press Association stepped down from his post as held awards for the 2002 Better governor’s ambitious goal of director of the Maine Criminal Jus­ Newspaper Contest. Dick Shaw assuring all Maine citizens tice Academy and has joined Tho­ won two second-place awards in the have access to affordable mas College in Waterville as head of their criminal justice department. editorial category and Tom Weber health care. won a third place for his “local col­ Wendy Leavitt Libby is an elemen­ umns.” They both write for the Ban­ Trish brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the task. tary art teacher for the Bangor gor Daily News. Meanwhile, Larry At age 27, she headed the Bureau of Elder and Adult Services. school department and Beverly Grard of the Kennebec Journal and Later she served as state Medicaid director and associate deputy Conary Smith is a remedial reading and math teacher at Sedgwick Morning Sentinel won a prize for commissioner in health and human services. For the past 15 “spot news story” at the same Elementary School. From Middle­ awards banquet. Congratulations to years she has directed the National Academy for State Health town, Rhode Island, comes word the talented writers of ’74. Policy, which she founded 15 years ago. She is taking a one-year that Stephen Ponte is the new Seems like we have another paid leave from that job to work without pay for the state. principal at Middletown High School this year. politician in our class—Jim Collins Trish is a former chair of the UMaine Alumni Association. was named town manager for Fay­ And that’s all the news I have for ette. His previous positions were in now. Drop me a line when you have Mapleton, Castle Hill, Chapman, a minute or two. Just a quick note Bridgton, Ashland, and Jay. the hockey team. And when the and debating when I will go out to about what you’ve been up to, The Reverend Sharon Welch boys of spring travel south on their shovel. Maybe it will just melt! If you whether travel, a job change, visits Jones has a new church in Chelms­ spring swing to Florida—we’ll greet get a chance to visit campus during with old classmates—you get the ford, Massachusetts—Aldersgate them warmly! the winter, bring your x-country skis. picture—it’s all it takes to see your United Methodist. She made the They have wonderful trails for the name in print and keep that class move from her position as associate whole family. spirit alive. pastor at the East Greenwich United My e-mail address was incorrect Happy springtime! Methodist Church in Rhode Island. 1975 in the fall column. Please note the In addition, Sharon is also working corrected e-mail above. Your class­ on her doctor of ministry at Andover mates would love to hear from you. Nancy Pistaki Chard Newton Theological Seminary. Please send me a note to include in 35 Candlewyck Terrace 1978 Bonnie Cote Arsenault stays our next column. Portland, ME 04102-1515 busy up in Old Town as a member of Robert Mullen was recently 25th Reunion [email protected] featured in the Waterville Sunday the Canoe City Quilters. The group October 3-5, 2003 boasts 42 members and they focus Morning Sentinel about his position on local projects that will benefit Spring is here. It’s a time of new as deputy chief of the state district from their craft. beginnings, so if those New Year’s court system. Patricia Riley Wright Catherine Brown Lemin Our own Robert Fogler of Ex­ resolutions fell by the wayside a few has joined the Cape Elizabeth 73 Harthorn Avenue eter was recently part of a bus tour months ago, this is an opportunity to school system as a guidance coun­ Bangor, ME 04401 invasion to see some Maine farms in start fresh with the resolve to send selor. We received a note from (207) 945-9846 action. He and his family own Stony- in your news. It needn’t be Nobel Lawrence C. Allin who writes that [email protected] vale Farm, a 750-cow dairy opera­ Prize-type news—just tell us where he has published several essays in Naval Warfare: An International tion with eight family members and you live, work, and how you spend Greetings, classmates. Let’s start Encyclopedia. 18 full-time laborers. He has devel­ your time. Looking forward to hear­ with some career updates. Anita oped quite a cooperative relation­ ing from you! Merritt is now the principal at the ship with neighboring farmers and Adams School in Castine, Maine. uses the latest technology to track Her 25-year teaching career has his operations. 1977 included schools in Cutler, Steuben, And finally, our deepest condo­ 1976 Ellsworth, and Cherryfield. Anita lences go out to classmate Robert earned her bachelor’s, master’s, Bellefleur and his wife Nicole on the Pearl Turcotte Gapp David Theoharides and a CAS from UMaine. She and death of their daughter, Connie. She 7468 Dugway Road RR2, Box 3150 her husband, Paul, have two chil­ was a graduate of Madawaska High Clinton, NY 13323 Lincoln, ME 04457 dren and three grandchildren. School and St. Joseph’s College of (315) 853-6851 (207) 794-6258 Paul M. Sanford has joined the Nursing. At the time of the accident, Fax: (315) 859-4807 [email protected] [email protected] law firm of Burns and Levinson LLP she was a pediatric nurse at Maine in Providence, Rhode Island. He’s a Medical Center in Portland. seasoned commercial trial lawyer Spring isn’t too far away, my As I am writing this column we are Hope those of you who made it to and represents individuals and UMO friends—so keep cheering for having our first big snowstorm of the our 25th Reunion in October had a businesses in complex commercial, the Black Bear basketball team and season. I am working on the laptop great time. Other commitments real estate, shareholder, and tax

Spring 2003 Mainely People 25 disputes. He received his J.D. de­ Gretchen Wight Strauss is now gree from Suffolk University Law teaching grade two in the Norway School and resides in Barrington, area. Gladys Morrill Russell is Rhode Island, with his wife, Kathy, teaching high school biology in the and their three sons. Lewiston area. Congratulations to Brook Merrow completed the Vaughn A. Martin, an elementary 2002 Maine Writing Project at school teacher in the Bangor area, UMaine. Only 25 educators complet­ who was recently awarded a Milken ed this intensive summer institute Family Foundation National Educa­ which includes extensive writing, tor Award. reading, and research. Brook now Linda Chamberlain is working teaches at LeJardin Windward Oahu as a gem appraiser specialist in Academy in Kailua, Hawaii. Lewiston. The Outstanding Toastmaster of Congratulations to Peter the Year, District 31, is Chris Lowe Brigham, who has recently earned of Ayer, Massachusetts. Chris was a master’s degree in human servic­ chosen from more than 2,000 mem­ es from Springfield College in bers in eastern Massachusetts and Manchester, New Hampshire. He Rhode Island! He’s a software works as director of youth services engineer at Rational Software in in Hillsboro, New Hampshire. Lexington, Massachusetts. As the warm weather approach­ The August issue of Down East es, it is not too early to begin plan­ Magazine had a wonderful article ning your fall trip to the University of about the Auburn, Maine, garden of Maine to see the wonderful changes Roland Morissette. Talk about a on campus and to renew old friend­ green thumb! He and his partner Debbie Gilmer ’80, ’84G (second from right) and her parents, Claramar- ships. Please keep in touch. have been building this thousand- tha and Merritt Gilmer, recently gave alumni association president, Jeff The years fly by, and your square-foot garden for nine years. Mills ’82, a UMaine graduation cane from the year 1900 to display in UMaine friends want to know what With everything from astilbes to Buchanan Alumni House. The cane belonged to Debbie’s great uncle you are doing! Take care! zinnias, 40 kinds of roses, vegeta­ Fred Tate, who was a Class of 1900 member, as was his brother Edwin. bles, herbs, and a pond, Roland has The canes were traditionally given to graduates in the early years of the certainly put his UMaine degree in university. It’s not known when the tradition ended. Debbie works for plant and soil science to good use. the UMaine Center for Community Inclusion. In October of 2002, a Yarmouth, 1981 Maine, newspaper had a very mov­ our first serious fire in the wood­ HRH of Maine in Auburn. ing and inspiring article about Barb Brown Dalton Meredith Strang Burgess. October stoves. Finally, Dan Warren reports that he 1) is general manager of the 23 Arbor Drive is Breast Cancer Awareness Month It was a rainy day last fall when Libby-Mitchell American Legion Post Veazie, ME 04401-6982 and, as many of you know, Meredith Homecoming brought many of us back to campus for football and the 76 baseball team which posted a (207) 947-4827 was diagnosed with it in September [email protected] of 1999. The article outlines her craft show, and for some reunions of 15-10 record this summer, and 2) journey and now her mission of our own. Hope you had a chance to was a speaker at the Maine Bar making people aware and raising join us. Association conference on medical Many times as I write my column I money for research and education. Let’s begin with an e-mail from legal issues. Dan, wife Pam Joy will include a plea for donations to And, if I may use her quote, “Life is Gregory Deblois, who is a comput­ Warren ’78, and three children (all our class scholarship fund. Consid­ very short. Be the best that you can er systems analyst for the Army and now in school, Dan happily reports) ering that we graduated nearly 22 be. I feel like I’ve been to way too Air Force exchange service head­ live in Scarborough. years ago (yikes!) our balance is many funerals, and buried way too quartered in Dallas. He, wife Lucy, Hope to hear from all of you pitifully low. Remember, our descen­ soon! many friends, much, much, much and daughter Kimberly live in Arling­ dants are given priority each year too early. Life is not all about money. ton, and can be reached at when this scholarship is awarded. It’s about being involved in your [email protected]. Now that many of our children are in community, and also playing. Play­ In Portland, Kris Briggs has college or nearing that age, it’s ing hard.” joined the Maine College of Art as 1980 important that we build that fund so Until next time, play hard. controller. Previously, he was man­ that more of them may benefit from ager of financial services at the it. This year’s recipients of the schol­ College of Charleston Foundation in Rosemary Hydrisko Dougherty arship are: Sean Bradburn, a first South Carolina. Karl Henriksson is 100 Mooar Hill Road year student from York, son of Stacy teaching health and physical educa­ Hollis, NH 03049 and Deborah Ross Bradburn; 1979 tion at Rockland High School after (603) 465-9696 Joseph Elie, a sophomore from spending three years at Maine [email protected] Lewiston, son of Jean Soychak Central Institute. Elie; Erin Porter, a first year student Kim Marchegiani Ken Bowden was recently from Buxton, daughter of Susan and 260 South Fourth Street Hello, classmates! We have lots of elected board president of Goodwill Randall Porter; and Andrew Will­ Old Town, ME 04468 news this time. Industries Northern New England. iams, a sophomore from Hampden, [email protected] Many of you are changing ca­ He is chief financial officer at First reers, or are working in very inter­ son of Valerie Speaker Williams. Atlantic Healthcare. Bruce Donlin esting areas. Congratulations to all and get your Weather in Maine! It’s sleeting, our has joined Mid-Maine Communica­ Randy Wing has begun a new checkbook out! first winter storm outside as I put tions as their internet manager. adventure. He has left the business As a student at UMaine, Rob this column together, and we’ve lit Steven Myles has been promoted world, and is now teaching math, LaPrade had a dream of becoming to controller at Dunlap Corporation/ chemistry, and physics in Gardiner. a team physician some day. He has

26 Mainely People Spring 2003 now achieved his dream and serves campus. If you have not yet seen as team physician for the University this facility, I urge you to check it out of Minnesota men’s ice hockey and the next time you are in Orono. It is baseball teams. (Wait a minute— beautiful. didn’t they beat us in the hockey It is with great sadness that I finals last year?) In addition, he is a must report that Heather Corey Dee regional sports medicine orthopedic lost her battle with cancer on No­ specialist in treating complex knee vember 10, 2002. I did not know injuries and travels internationally to Heather well but I had many classes lecture on them. Check him out on with her husband, Ron. I remember the web at www.sportsdoc.umn.edu. them both as warm, fun-loving One of our classmates enjoys “mon­ people. My thoughts and prayers keying around!” Randy Kyes is an are with Ron and their families. associate professor of psychology at Ann England Maxim was in­ the University of Washington and ducted into the UMaine Sports Hall head of the division of international of Fame this past fall. While at programs at the Regional Primate Maine, Maxim earned 12 varsity Research Center in Seattle. The letters and was a two-time New center has research programs in England champion in the 1,000- Indonesia and Nepal. He has a meter run. She was captain of the doctorate in biopsychology and field hockey team in 1982 and the holds visiting professorships in track and field teams in 1984 and various departments at Bogor Agri­ Cumberland County Alumni Chapter (CCAC) president Carrie Dunbar 1985. She holds the UMaine records cultural University in Indonesia. Kinne ’82 got together with UMaine president Peter Hoff (center), and in the mile, 1,000 meters, and 2,500 Randy and wife, Kelly—also a doc­ assistant athletic director Joe Roberts ’95 at the CCAC reception prior meters (WOW!). She also served as tor of psychology—have two chil­ to the Black Bears vs Harvard hockey game in Portland in December. cross-country and track coach at dren. Maine for eight years. Lots of classmates in the educa­ Alison Reynolds Dufour is an tion field—congratulations to Gary education technician in the Old Gonyar on being named principal at Town school system where she has the Pendleton Street School (grades 1982 1983 also taught grades one and two. We received a note from one and two) in Brewer. Deborah 20th Reunion Astle Jellison teaches art at the Stephen Giguere’s wife Pam. Scott Mower Mary Snow School in Bangor. Car­ October 3-5, 2003 Stephen is currently the assistant 68 School Street ole Kaufmann teaches science at vice president of finance at North­ P.O. Box 190 Maine Central Institute in Pittsfield. east Credit Union in Portsmouth, Ashland, ME 04732-0545 Mary Ellen Matava Hackett And a big pat on the back to Kelly 2401 Randolf Terrace New Hampshire. They live in Dover, Hasson who was one of five final­ Frederick, MD 21702 New Hampshire, with their daughter ists for the 2003 Maine Teacher of Greetings! Hope it’s warmer where (301)631-0110 Belle Lily who turned one on Octo­ the Year! Kelly teaches at Pond you are this winter than it has been [email protected] ber 5, 2002. Cove Elementary School in Cape in Aroostook County! Here’s what’s Congratulations to Michael Page Elizabeth. going on with our class: and Claire Ramsbotham ’87 on the Hey ’83ers, what’s up? Please send Justine Shea Webber was Michael Bingham (master’s birth of Corina Ramsbotham Page in your news so that we can have a recently promoted to vice president geology) has been named senior on May 5, 2002. column for the next issue. Where in the residential mortgage depart­ project manager for Corporate The university police department are you living and working? Tell us ment of Banknorth Mortgage Group Environmental Advisors, an environ­ unveiled its new horse-mounted about your kids and pets. Whether in Falmouth. She resides in Cum­ mental consulting and contracting division September 7, 2002, at the you spend your free time snow­ berland. Sister Rita Mae Parent is firm in West Boylston, Mass. football game. Deb Mitchell is one boarding, sleeping, or doing laundry, manager of the food service depart­ Daniel Clark (master’s in Eng­ of the officers who has been taking your news is important to us! ment at the Motherhouse of the lish) is now teaching special educa­ riding lessons. As of the middle of Sisters of Mercy in Portland. tion at Gorham High School. He has September, UMaine was the only Hope you’re enjoying receiving taught English at Bangor and East agency in the state to have an active class notes in the magazine once Corinth High Schools and special mounted division. The city of Port­ again! Wouldn’t it be nice to see education in Harrington, Blue Hill, 1984 land retired its horses after more your name in this column in the next and Biddeford. than 20 years due to a lack of offic­ ers to run the program. I hope issue? E-mail makes it so simple Jeffrey McBurnie (agricultural Louise Soucy UMaine can keep theirs going. Has today! I’d love to hear from some of engineering) has been appointed 190 Main Street anyone seen them? my old pals from Hart Hall or Delta manager of new technical services Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 Peter Kohler, M.D. is co-owner Zeta! for Soil Preparation, an advanced [email protected] alkaline stabilization and composting of Eye Center of Central Maine in facility that manufactures products Waterville. The center offers a range Don't miss a single issue for use by landscapers, farmers, Hello, classmates! I know most of of services, including small incision municipalities, contractors, and you are ready for spring but I am cataract surgery, retinal surgery, of your alumni magazine. homeowners in Plymouth, Maine. holding on to winter for as long as I diabetic eye care, diabetic laser can. I have more sledding, skiing, surgery, glaucoma treatment, and Renew your alumni He lives in Holden with his wife, Kim, and their son and daughter. and snowshoeing to do before the surgery and laser vision correction. association membership Congratulations to Carrie and snow is gone. The practice is growing and so Peter Baker on the birth of their In December, I took my six-year- relocated last spring because of the promptly. son, Tyler, on May 23, 2002, in old daughter to see The Nutcracker need for more space and more Portland! at the Maine Center for the Arts on parking. After graduation from

Spring 2003 Mainely People 27 UMaine, Peter attended and gradu­ ated from the University of Vermont College of Medicine. He did his Orono’s specialty training in ophthalmology in Kansas City, Missouri, and is board certified in ophthalmology. Bicycle Man Nancy Kaplan Raymond is the new varsity cheerleading coach at For as long as Jim Rose ’83 can Bucksport High School. She was previously the head varsity cheering remember he has loved riding a coach at M.S.A.D. 22 in Hampden. bicycle. She was selected as the 1998 “Yeah, I’ve always loved bikes,” Maine Cheering Coach of the Year he says. “When I was a kid, being by the Maine Principals’ Association and her 1999 team won the Big East on a bike always gave me a sense Cheering Competition. of freedom. It still does. I still love Bob Libbey has joined The it.” Grand Auditorium in Ellsworth as its That long-term love affair with first director of development. He will be working on a capital campaign bikes eventually led him to start a for an expansion of the performing small, part-time bicycle repair shop arts facility. Bob won an Emmy from out of his home. At the time he was the New England Chapter for Televi­ working for the Orono Parks and sion Arts and Sciences for a Maine PBS “Made in Maine” segment on Recreation department (he studied central Maine skydiving. I had an parks and recreation management honors English class with Bob and at UMaine). enjoyed working with him. I wish him His repair business was growing well in this new endeavor. Arthur J. Lamothe has opened when a retail space in downtown a new, second law office in Brun­ Orono became available in 1989. swick, Maine. The firm is a general Jim had to make a choice between practice, serving both businesses continuing a career in parks and and individual clients, and includes such practice areas as small busi­ recreation or taking the big leap to ness and corporate counseling, start his own bike shop. He took the estate planning, and litigation. leap and started Rose Bicycle. This past summer I ran into The store eventually moved to a some Caribou folks: Kristi Ayer Solman ’86, Scott Kieffer, and Erik larger space on Pine Street in 1993. Jim has some help all through the year, but expands his staff Espling. They and their families are considerably in the summer—mostly with University of Maine students. doing well and the kids are growing The store’s inventory includes mountain, road, and cross bikes, kid’s bikes, freestyle bikes, and up fast! a small selection of used bicycles. In addition, it offers just about every accessory a bicyclist So, what’s new with you? Big vacation, mid-life crisis, grandchil­ needs or desires. And more recently Jim has started carrying some skis and equipment. dren? You got it, your classmates Of course, he continues to provide the high-quality bike repair and maintenance which got him want to know about it! Drop me a started in the business. line or send me e-mail and I will get And there’s a nice “people touch” to Rose Bicycle. Jim helps organize riding groups so bike it into my next column. Until next time, think snow! enthusiasts can meet new people and explore the local trails together. “When I first started it was about the bike,” Jim says. “That’s changed over the years. Now it’s about the people—the customers, the workers. Many of my customers have become good friends and lots of former university students, who worked here years ago, still stop in when they are in 1985 Orono. It feels like home.”

Suzanne Lynch Guild 34 West Street Manchester, ME 04351 and water district board and keeps execution. Lauri is a director for the director at WQCB-FM in Brewer. (207) 623-9404 busy with his church, children’s Telephone Association of Maine and N.A. Martin is the farm opera­ [email protected] sports teams, and Boy Scouts. the Telephone Association of New tions coordinator at Hill Farm, Valley Lauri Osgood is vice president England. Farm, and Wilsondale Farm in New and general manager of UniTel, an Mark Parent is an instructor of Gloucester, Maine, after selling the Happy New Year! Our column is independent telephone company copywriting for New England School Martin Place Farm’s milking herd getting shorter each time—is it just with 5,500 customers in Waldo, of Communications, an affiliate of which had been in his family for that you’re settled into a comfortable Penobscot, and Kennebec counties Husson College in Bangor, Maine. three generations. N.A. and his wife place in life? Please tell us about it! in Maine. Lauri has been with the Mark is the promotions and produc­ Julie and daughters are active in 4- Gary Briggs lives in Brewer and company for 17 years and is respon­ tions director at WLBZ-TV in Bangor H. is a manager at Federal Express. sible for daily operations including and previously served as copywriter, Mark McCarthy and his wife Erin He serves on the planning board personnel, budget, and strategy production director, and promotions welcomed their daughter Lillian

28 Mainely People Spring 2003 Margaret in March 2002. Mark was able inside. This will be a short also recently promoted to senior Jeff Andie ’84 pushing new technology at article this time around. If you have director at Prime Retail in Baltimore, any news about a new address, job, Maryland. Congratulations! Biode Inc. in Westbrook etc. send me an e-mail and I will put The new Amesbury, Massachu­ it in the next issue. setts, middle school principal is Jeff Andie ’84, ’89G is One baby to report this time: Mike Curry. Mike began his career pretty excited about a Claire Ramsbotham and her hus­ teaching seventh grade at the field that most of us band Michael Page welcomed school and later served as its assis­ Corina Ramsbotham Page on May tant principal. He also served as have never given a 5th, 2002. In professional news: assistant principal at Milford, New thought to—measuring Gregg Palmer is the dean of stu­ Hampshire, middle school but is viscosity, or in simple dents at Searsport District High/ glad to be “back home” in Amesbury. terms, measuring the Middle School. Gregg has spent the Leon Cranmer is the staff ar­ past eight years teaching special chaeologist for the Maine Historic thickness of a fluid. education at Brewer High School. Preservation Commission and has Jeff is currently chief He lives in Frankfort with his wife been working in Maine for 19 years. technology officer for and two-year-old son. Thomas Leon gave a public presentation Biode Inc. in West­ Brennan was selected by the board about fur trading posts on the Ken­ of S.A.D. 5 to be principal of the nebec River in the 1600s to the brook. He occasionally Photo by Paul Kerwock MacDougal School in Rockland. Friends of Colonial Pemaquid sum­ worked for the company Matthew Dunlap of Old Town mer lecture series in August. as far back as the late ’80s when he was a graduate student at ran unopposed as a Democrat for As for me, I am enjoying my UMaine. house district 121 (Old Town area) children’s activities, working part- last election. He is married with one time, and skiing on the weekends. Biode has developed a new, entirely electronic, viscometer child. He has served three terms in We’re having a blast! Won’t you with no moving parts, avoiding all the limitations of established the house and two terms as chair of share your news? techniques. Jeff continues to work with several UMaine depart­ the inland fisheries and wildlife ments in searching for more applications for the device. The com­ committee. Matthew received his bachelor’s degree in history from the pany is currently looking for a stable base of operating funds so it University of Maine. He is currently can begin commercial production. Jeff is optimistic that Biode can employed as a waiter. 1986 carve out a “nice niche” in what is a $500 million market. A. Raynold Bolduc was induct­ ed into the Francis Crowe Society on August 2nd. The society was Donalyn Blanchard Macdougall founded at the University of Maine in George Macdougall ney, Sarah is at home with Kevin Real Estate Lending Group. He will 2000 and is dedicated to recogniz­ 1 Davis Road while Steve is a real estate broker manage a team of three commercial ing the achievements of graduates Fairfield Center, ME 04937 with ReMax Professionals in High­ loan officers and will oversee the administration of the bank’s entire and friends. Kathleen Hardy Averill [email protected] lands Range. Sarah, Steve, and Kevin live in Littleton, Colorado. commercial real estate portfolio, is instructor of broadcast sales at John “Woody” R. Breedlove lives across the 10 branch network. the New England College of Com­ Hi, everyone! in Bangor. Working most recently as a senior munications. Kathleen has served As we write this, it is very windy Linda Buckmaster, employment vice president of Commercial Real as general sales manager at WABI- and cold outside; but when you read and training coordinator at Women, Estate at MetroWest Bank in TV in Bangor and prior to that was it, it will hopefully be much more Work, and Community in Augusta, Framingham, Massachusetts, David national sales manager at WVII-TV comfy! Hope you and yours had Maine, has a lot to say about the has 17 years of experience in the in Bangor. wonderful holidays! economic security of Maine women. banking industry. A smaller column this time, so For almost a year, Linda and Wom­ Congrats to Sam and Jill Colton please drop a note and let your en, Work and Community have been Spina on the birth of Dominic Antho­ classmates know what you’re up to! part of a developing coalition, a kind ny. The family lives in Gray. 1988 We haven’t been out of college that of “New Girls’ Network” called the Also, our congratulations to long!? Maine Women’s Economic Security classmate Governor John Baldac­ 15th Reunion Susan Bouchard Snowden of Agenda. Since this summer, the ci and his family! October 3-5, 2003 Scarborough has joined the board of coalition has been holding state­ Take care! Keep in touch! directors at the Make-A-Wish Foun­ wide forums and gathering input Donny and George Kristin R. Dane DiCroce dation of Maine. Susan is a senior from women on issues that directly 219 Cairn Ridge Road vice president and district sales effect their well-being, education, E. Falmouth, MA 02536-7927 leader at KeyBank. In her current employment, financial aid, health­ (508) 457-4918 position, she oversees KeyBank’s care, the environment, and child/ 1987 [email protected] small business team. The Make-A- elder care. The agenda has re­ Wish Foundation grants the wishes ceived major funding from the Maine Andrew P. Nagelin of children with life-threatening Department of Transportation and Welcome to winter! I just want to say 8 Atlas Avenue illnesses. All costs for the child and the MS Foundation, as well as 11 that positive feedback has its re­ Saugus, MA 01906 family are paid by the foundation other agencies. “The personal is wards. In the 12 years I have been (617) 231-3512 and qualifying children are granted political. We live our lives, and writing this column, I have only [email protected] their wish. The foundation can be personal problems are part of the received a few updates via e-mail reached by phone or website. larger public landscape,” Linda says. and snail mail from our dear class­ Sarah Tenney and Steve David J. Lahive of Cohasset, Hello to everyone. As I write this mates. McGuire welcomed their first child, Massachusetts, has joined Danvers article in mid-January it is about 10 This column was long past its Kevin, last December. After a 15- Savings Bank as a first vice presi­ degrees outside and the furnace is due date to our editors (my apolo­ year career at Salomon Smith Bar- dent in charge of the Commercial working overtime to keep it comfort­ gies) and when I sat down at my

Spring 2003 Mainely People 29 computer this morning to finally Technical Recruiting, a professional write it, I decided to check my e-mail placement firm specializing in career first. Nelson Desilvestre sent me a Gregory McCarthy ’87 planning and placement for turbo­ very thoughtful e-mail thanking me joins Martin’s Point machinery professionals. Patrick is for writing this column and providing also a graduate of the General me with his update. And just as I Staff Electric Aircraft Engine Engineering was about to make another attempt Development Program. to find my replacement! So for the Brian Twitchell was a Maine time being, my name will continue to Gregory McCarthy ’87 recently state finalist for the 2002 Presiden­ head our columns. Now on to our joined Martin’s Point Health tial Award for Excellence in Science class news. Care as the director of informa­ and Mathematics Teaching. This As always, good luck and fortune award is the nation’s highest honor to several of our former classmates tional services in the South for mathematics and science teach­ as they change jobs/careers, re­ Portland office. Prior to starting ers in kindergarten through grade ceive awards, and participate in his new position Greg worked 12. State finalists receive a $750 sports: for seven years at Berry, Dunn, grant to improve mathematics and Daniel Angotti is a science science education in their schools. teacher at Houlton High School. McNeil & Parker. He is also the National award winners receive a Previously he was the physics immediate past president of the $7,500 educational grant for their teacher at Stearns High School. Dan New England Chapter of the school, a presidential citation, and a received his bachelor’s degrees in Healthcare Information Management and Systems Society and trip to Washington, D.C. for a series electrical engineering and second­ of recognition events. [Editor’s note: ary education at the University of an active member of the Healthcare Financial Management the final outcome of this award is Maine in Orono in 1988. Association. not known at this writing.] Brian The Bangor Daily News was After graduating from UMaine, Greg earned a MBA degree received his bachelor’s degree in awarded a dozen first places and 17 from DePaul University. He currently lives in North Yarmouth. mathematics in 1988 and his mas­ second-places in the Maine Press ter’s in 1990 from the University of Association’s 2002 Better Newspa­ Included in his volunteer activities is serving on the board for the Maine at Orono. In 1991, he began per Contest. Two of our own were Center for Grieving Children in Portland. teaching seventh grade math at Mt. recognized: Becky Bowden won a Abram. He teaches a variety of first place for her feature headline courses ranging from algebra to “Collective ’bogganing” and Alicia calculus. His school has adopted a Anstead received the Critics Award tainly follow up on this in our next people inducted into the University curriculum called Math Connections, (a second-place award) for her column. of Maine Sports Hall of Fame last a standards-based math funded by work. Douglas J. DeAngelis is a high- fall. Sergio led the Black Bears in the National Science Foundation. Its Jean Marie Boddy-Johnson of tech small business owner and receiving for three consecutive primary philosophy is that math is Milford is one of 42 local women resides in Woburn, Massachusetts. seasons (1985-1987), owns the something all students need and who form the Canoe City Quilters. His company is considered to be a school records for career receptions can learn. This is the second year for the low environment/high-revenue (189) and receiving yards (2, 612), Bob Wilder is the associate quilting guild who sew for philanthro­ impact business that he would like and is the only bear in history to head football coach and offensive py and a desire to pass on a tradi­ to relocate to Maine should their tax catch 50 or more passes in three coordinator at the University of tion to new people, together with a structure be revamped and more straight seasons. He led Maine to a Maine. love of fabric. Jean is the historian welcoming for companies such as Yankee Conference Title and NCAA for the Old Town quilters who are his. tournament appearance in 1987 and proud to be part of their craft’s rich Nelson Desilvestre went to was first team all conference selec­ history, dating back to the days Orono for Homecoming and com­ tion that year. He caught 70 passes 1989 when abolitionists would hang cer­ mented on all the changes. in 1987 and also earned the Woody tain quilts outside to send messages Construction and remodeling Carville Senior Achievement Award to escaped slaves. How interesting continue everywhere. The Bear’s that year. Janis Broadbent Moriarty and fun this guild seems. It almost Den (boy, I used to love that place!) Mathieu A. Poulin joined Ban­ 4 Gillis Drive makes me, the one who didn’t inher­ no longer exists having been re­ gor Savings Bank as director of North Reading, MA 01864 it any sewing genes, want to take up placed by a gorgeous food court. corporate planning. He is based in [email protected] a needle! This news alone makes the eight- Bangor. Mathieu has 14 years of experience in various corporate I’ve received a number of news hour drive with my four-year-old son Hello, everyone! finance positions, most recently as clippings on Mike Bordick all dated almost seem worthwhile. Anyway, Thanks to all of you who have treasurer of Bangor HydroElectric late last summer and early fall. Nelson and his wife, Carolyn, now sent in news. I’ve received lots of Company. He holds bachelor’s and Unfortunately, I cannot provide you have three children. Their youngest exciting information about many of master’s degrees in business ad­ with more current information, but as child, daughter Elizabeth Victoria our classmates this time around. If ministration. of this writing, Mike’s contract with (what a beautiful name), will turn you haven’t written yet, what’s your Patrick M. Rollins, a native of the Baltimore Orioles has expired one this August. Their other children excuse? Augusta, was one of several engi­ and it is not known by this author are Jennifer and Nicholas. Nelson Here’s what’s new! neering alumni from the University whether his contract with the Orioles continues to be the boys track coach Ted Small has joined the litiga­ of Maine at Orono who participated was renewed or if he retired from his at Beverly High School (Massachu­ tion department at the state-wide in the International Gas Turbine 13-year career in professional base­ setts). He finally broke a 44-game law firm of Bernstein, Shur, Sawyer Institutes (GTI) annual conference in ball. Mike had an amazing season losing streak in his nine-year career & Nelson in Portland and Augusta. Amsterdam, the Netherlands, last only making one error and setting to Gloucester High School last Ted received a master’s in political summer. Patrick is the new chair of major league records for 102 con­ December. Unfortunately, his team science in 1992 from the University the education committee of the IGTI. secutive errorless games, and didn’t win the conference title but did of Florida in Gainesville and later As a certified personnel consultant chances, at shortshop. I apologize end up 8-1 for the fifth straight year. attended the University of Maine (CPC), he is the owner of Rollins for not knowing more but will cer- Sergio Hebra was one of six School of Law.

30 Mainely People Spring 2003 Alan Comeau is now an instruc­ alumna, Brenda Sheehan ’92. When tor of marketing at the New England Andy Robinson ’92 we attended her wedding it brought School of Communications, an back fond memories of UMaine. Of affiliate of Husson College in Ban­ teaching teens to be course, all the ceremonies were gor. In addition to this adjunct faculty “good hackers” beautiful. position, Alan is currently the com­ Scott C. Mitchell wrote in! He is munity relations and promotions living in Glenburn, Maine. His son director for Acadia Hospital in Ban­ When Andy Robinson ’92 was a attended a recent UMaine open gor. teenager, he did poorly in house and plans on applying to be a Donald C. Crandlemire has school. He lacked direction and freshman microbiology student joined the law firm of Wiggin & entering in the Class of 2004. Ariel Norrie, PA. in Manchester, New did not respond to the tradition­ Creative, a company controlled by Hampshire. His practice is within the al school environment. Scott’s business, Cencon Corpora­ firm’s business practice group, Then a relative who taught tion, offers graphic design and working with clients involving busi­ at UMaine helped Andy get into marketing services in the Bangor ness organization and representa­ area. Kathryn Elkins is the curricu­ tion, not-for-profit organizations, and some college level computer lum director for S.A.D. 17. She lives construction law. He received his classes. It gave him the direc­ in Scarborough with her husband. law degree from Franklin Pierce Law tion he needed. He found that Photo by Paul Kerwok Heather Weymouth Drummond Center. he loved computers and earned a 4.0 in all the courses. was promoted to branch manager of Robert M. Frank II was recently Bangor Savings Bank in Dover- inducted as a distinguished member Now Andy wants to help other teenagers get that inspiration Foxcroft. After graduating from of the Francis Crowe Society of and direction. He’s doing it by teaching kids to be “good hackers” Maine she earned her MBA from engineers at the college of engineer­ through a program called the Tiger Team. He raised the money Husson College. Brenda Beitner ing at UMaine. This society was for the project through the Information Security Foundation. Parker is a special education teach­ founded in 2000 and is dedicated to er at Old Town High School. Mary- recognizing the contributions of “I started thinking that what worked for me could work for other Beth Doherty Hodgkins is an alumni and friends to society. kids who are bright but lack direction and inspiration,” Andy says. elementary education teacher at Rhonda Morin has been pro­ “I’m hoping to find those kids and turn them around by putting Nathan Clifford School in Portland. moted to manager of corporate them into the most exciting field in computers, information securi­ She has worked at Clifford for 11 communications for Maine Public years and earned her master’s Broadcasting. Prior to her promo­ ty.” Andy runs his own security company, net/main infoSecurity degree in general education through tion, she worked as MPBC’s media Solutions in Portland. the University of New England. coordinator for three years. Rhonda Julie Walentine is a proud aunt is also an adjunct instructor in the of triplets. Julie had the opportunity women’s studies department at Brian earned his master’s degree in James Joyce and his wife Den­ to donate her eggs to her sister, UMaine Farmington and has edited finance from Florida International ise welcomed Ryan Randall into the Kristen Walentine Rackliffe ’89. the textbook, Leadership for Collab­ University, and is a chartered finan­ world on May 29, 2002. The Joyces Kristen was unable to conceive orative Schools. cial analyst. reside in Westbrook. naturally as she had previously had Sean Wasson is now a technolo­ Scott Haskell, photo editor for Congratulations to Dana ’90 and endometriosis and as a result her gy education teacher at Old Town the Bangor Daily News, along with Kristen Walentine Rackliffe, ovaries had to be removed. Kristen High School. He also teaches at others, received third place honors whose triplets Jarod, Olivia, and had always wanted to be a mother Eastern Maine Technical College in an annual contest sponsored by Ethan were born last April 14 at and Julie was able to help her sister and taught previously in Hermon the New England Associated Press Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Cen­ realize the dream of becoming a and Milo. News Executives for work submitted ter in New Hampshire! All are doing parent. Congratulations to the proud Orella Collins Chandler is the by newspapers across the region. well. parents and aunt! I have one child librarian for the Canoe City Quilters, The honors were in the special Happy spring to you all! and I cannot imagine how busy their a group of 42 local women who coverage design category, and the household is with three little ones. comprise the largest quilting guild in submission entitled Pictures of the Julie and Kristen wanted to share Penobscot County, Maine. Year 2001 showcased the best work their story so other couples know all Eric Weinrich hosted a youth of the Bangor Daily News photogra­ the options available to them to hockey clinic in Hallowell during his phers for that year. 1990 solve infertility problems. Julie is a off-season from the Philadelphia Rich Kimball is the assistant U.S. deputy clerk in Bangor and is Flyers. principal at Brewer Middle School Melissa Brancely Burns an avid horsewoman. Wayne Moore is the new pro­ and also calls UMaine football 9248-D Hanover Crossing Drive Don’t forget your classmates. I gram director for Winship Green, a games for WZON in Bangor. Mechanicsville, VA 23116 would love to hear your news! Kindred Healthcare community in Tim Dinsmore has run an inde­ (804) 746-0725 Bath. Wayne is a licensed clerical pendent archaeological consulting [email protected] social worker with a strong back­ business in Walpole, Maine, for 12 ground in neurobehavioral evalua­ years. He is currently completing 1991 Spring is my favorite season in tions. He has experience in estab­ his M.A. in historical archaeology Virginia. I hope that you are enjoying lishing support groups for individuals from the College of William and this season as much as I am! Our Lori Schlenker with early stage Alzheimer’s disease Mary. His research interests focus daughter is one year old and it still 229 Deerfield Lane and Lou Gehrig’s disease. on 17th and 18th century historic amazes Kevin ’91 and me how Lawrence, KS 66049 Brian Bickford has been hired sites along the Damariscotta and much she can change. This spring, [email protected] as vice president and investment Sheepscot Rivers. my twin sister got married in Seattle (785) 312-7384 officer for Citizens Bank, where he Baby news: and my brother-in-law got married in will be responsible for managing Bill Elwell and his wife Janet Portland. In October we attended investment portfolios for high net- Kelliher Elwell ’87 have a son, Scott, It is nearly spring depending on the wedding of fellow UMaine track worth individuals and institutions. who is just over a year old. where you are living, and I’m sure

Spring 2003 Mainely People 31 we are all looking forward to some nesburg, South Africa. Ronald warmer weather. Please drop me a Rideout was recently inducted into 1993 note and let the class know what’s the Frances Crowe Society. The new in your life. Here is some of the Francis Crowe Society is dedicated 10th Reunion latest. to recognizing the contributions of October 3-5, 2003 Tom Caron won a second-place alumni and friends to the society. award in the category of “local ad in Congratulations, Ron! Jeff Andrews Judy Campkin Speicher color” in the Maine Press Associa­ has recently joined Two Trees For­ 3 Choate Lane tion’s 2002 Better Newspaper Con­ estry, a business that helps land Ipswich, MA 01938 test. He was recognized for his work owners oversee wood lots, appraise at the Bangor Daily News. and sell timber, plan logging Jennifer Andrews Rancourt projects, and manage wildlife. He Happy spring! I hope you are look­ has joined the Rumford Community will work with the company’s owner ing forward to warmer weather! My Home as an administrator. Previous­ on sustainable forestry initiatives family and I are in the process of ly, she worked at Market Square throughout western Maine. Michelle moving from Texas back to Massa­ Health Care Center in South Paris Skoorka Burgess was honored this chusetts. I’m looking forward to where she had been since 2000. summer with Ace Hardware Corpo­ being closer to old friends but Garrett Guernsey has been pro­ Karen Cyr Cummings ’93 is now ration’s national Hometown Hero dreading the chilly weather! This moted to a principal in the firm of senior vice president of credit Award. She was chosen for this year is our 10-year class Reunion— Edwards, Faust, and Smith, CPAs. administration at KeyBank. In her award because of her dedication to plan ahead for the fall festivities! In his Bangor firm, Garrett specializ­ new position, Cummings over­ the community of Newport, Rhode On to the news from our es in monthly accounting and soft­ sees the credit approval process Island. Some of her contributions friends— ware for small businesses. for mid-sized companies through­ include coordinating an annual Of course we have exciting baby Christopher McLoon participat­ out New England. After graduat­ Christmas family appeal which news. Karen Lafortune Parenteau ed on a special task force comprised ing from UMaine, Karen earned a provides food baskets and holiday and her husband welcomed Noah of members of the American Bar master of science in finance from gifts for more than 20 families, Robert on May 3rd, 2002. Timothy Association’s tax section to provide Bentley College. She currently knitting blankets for “crack” babies and Kimberly Strople Woodhouse comment to the Department of lives in Windham with her hus­ or abandoned animals, delivering had a little girl, Molly Shattuck, born Treasury on sales and lapses of band Scott ’93 and their two Meals on Wheels, and walking dogs on May 23rd, 2002. Christopher partnership options. Christopher is children. at the Potter League Shelter. Five and Christeen Coleman Allen an attorney with the Portland office local organizations received a check welcomed a little boy, Shane Vin­ of Verrill and Dana LLP. for $1,000 in honor of Burgess. cent, on May 7th, 2002. Congratula­ In July, the Union 90 joint school photo. Thanks for sharing your Congratulations and keep up the tions to you all! board hired Michael “Mack” Cyr of news! good work! Scott and Tisha Berube Feyler Orono as their new superintendent. Something to add to your “to do” Michael Crooker, town manager were married on January 4th, 2003. Michael had spent the past four list: send your news to the alumni of Bradley, Maine, was awarded the They had a beautiful wedding in years as an interim superintendent column. See you next time. Rookie of the Year Award by the Freeport. Among the many Maine in multiple districts, including S.A.D. Maine Town and City Management alums in attendance were: Don ’91 4 in Guilford. He has also served as Association. He was recognized and Susan Moore Leonard, Jenni­ an educational consultant. because of the unusual work ethic fer Donohue, Erika Flemming Weddings are always a great 1992 he has and his willingness to give Coull, Sharon Moore Kampersal, time to meet up with classmates and personal time to save the town J.P ’94 and Christi Nesbitt Marchette reminisce about the good old days money. Sarah Leeman was promot­ ’94, Bernie Meader and Michelle Michelle Bouchard at UMaine. I had a chance to catch ed to senior manager at Berry, Bouchard ’92, Pat and Tracey Bou­ 25 Hardwick Road up with the old gang in October Dunn, McNeil & Parker, CPAs and tin Hartnett ’92, Jeff ’92 and Sheila Boothbay, ME 04537 when Stephanie Burchill married management consultants. Mike Shufelt Wells, Will ’89 and Renee (207) 633-0655 Scott Love in Cumberland, Maine. Hammer has been named the new Pooler Hunter, Michelle Gonzales [email protected] Jennifer Crotty Davis, Shelley assistant principal at Deer Isle- Verdi ’94, Shannon Gardner ’94, Danforth Farrington, Tina Lane, Stonington Elementary School. Paul Lisa Breton Clyatt, and Jennifer Terri-Jo Lambert, and Stephanie Hello, everyone! I hope everyone Holloway was recently appointed by Staton-Pellerin. Congratulations, Haza Vetne ’89 were there. It isn’t had a great holiday season! There is Boston mayor Thomas Menino as Tisha and Scott! often we all get together again. not much news to report this time the neighborhood services coordina­ The Bangor Daily News received Steph and her husband live in An­ around, so hopefully everyone will tor for Allston-Brighton. Chris Jor­ many first and second place awards chorage, Alaska. send me notes for next time. We’ll dan reports that he had a great in the Maine Press Association’s A couple of baby Black Bears start with the baby news—Charles summer enjoying the fish, sand, 2002 Better Newspaper Contest this were born recently to our class­ and Sara Inman Carroll welcomed sun, gin and tonics, and moonlight past October. John Holyoke won mates. Jon and Beth Kennedy home a new son on May 19, Andrew stars on Nantucket Island. He is an award for Sports Story and Edwards are the proud parents of Charles. Rachel Anne was born to looking forward to being an usher in Sports Feature—congratulations. Brian Kenneth, born on June 3, Brian and Mary Richards on May Jarrod Slobson’s ’93 wedding. I have also received news that 2002. The family lives in Westbrook. 18. Congratulations to both! Cheryl Lastly, on a personal note, I have Andy Sturtevant has joined Wolfe Thomas and Nancy Smart Maga­ Saliwanchik was one of 25 educa­ just returned from a New York City Public Relations, a firm that special­ dieu welcomed a son, Gabriel tors who completed the 2002 Maine trip with many UMaine alums. izes in news releases and distribu­ Ethan, into their South Portland Writing Project at the University of We went to celebrate the wed­ tion. He is the new media relations home. He was born June 1,2002. Maine. Completion of this program ding of Tisha Berube Feyler ’93. director. Congratulations also to Classmate Kimberly Shea Berg distinguishes Cheryl as a Fellow Those who attended were: Jennifer Rae-Ann Means who joined the sent in an e-mail announcing the with the Maine Writing Project. Donohue ’93, Sharon Moore Kam- Falmouth schools this past August. birth of her daughter, Meghan Marie, Congratulations, Cheryl. persal ’93, Shannon Gardner ’94, She is teaching fifth grade. This past who was born on August 29th. Carmelle Cote reports that she Christi Nesbitt Marchette ’94, Erika summer Marla Gerber completed Kimberly and her husband Christo­ attended the World Summit on Flemming-Coull ’93, and Judy the 2002 Maine Writing Project at pher sent along a beautiful baby Sustainable Development in Johan­ Campkin Speicher ’93. the University of Maine. Completion

32 Mainely People Spring 2003 of the intensive summer institute language pathologist, while Gilbert distinguishes her as a Fellow with works as a project manager for the the Maine Writing Project, which is David Miller ’93 Sheridan Corporation. The couple an affiliate of the National Writing honeymooned in St. Lucia—congrat­ Project. Congratulations. becomes partner ulations to them both! That’s all the news I have for Travis Lazarczyk took third now. You can send updated info by in Orono law firm place in the Maine Press Associa­ mail or e-mail to: tion Better Newspaper Contest for [email protected] until I Attorney David Miller ’93 his sports feature for the Morning Sentinel. Janet Nordfors completed get my new e-mail address. Looking has deep roots in the town forward to hearing from you. the 2002 Maine Writing Project at of Orono and at the Univer­ UMaine over the summer. The sity of Maine. His family has project is dedicated to the improve­ lived in the town for ment of student writing and the teaching of writing across the curric­ 1994 generations and both his ulum in all grade levels. It is spon­ parents Robert ’63 (also an sored by the college of education Beth Watson Heinold attorney) and Jane and human development and distin­ 221 S. Jessup Street Tompkins Miller ’65 are guishes its participants as Fellows Philadelphia, PA 19107 upon completion. Janet is a teacher UMaine graduates. In fact, [email protected] at the Washington Street School in his UMaine ties go back Brewer. Stacey Stump another generation to his UMaine’s athletic department 115 Second Street, NE, Apt #1 has promoted Joe Roberts from as­ Washington, DC 20002 grandfather, Stacy Miller ’32, who in addition to being an alumnus, was also a longtime sistant athletic director for media re­ [email protected] lations to become the department’s employee of the university. athletic development director. In his Happy spring, everyone! Well, After earning his law degree from the University of Maine new position, Joe oversees the maybe that’s a bit optimistic, since School of Law, David worked at some interesting jobs (including Black Bear Club annual fund drive it’s January and freezing cold out­ lobstering and selling Christmas trees in Atlanta). Then, after and reports to the assistant athletic side as we write this, but maybe by director for external affairs. Joe and serving as land development coordinator for the city of Bangor, the time this finds its way into your his wife, Nancy, have a three-year- mailbox, we will have all started to he settled back in his home town in the fall of 2001, joining the old daughter, Cassie, and a year-old thaw. (Sorry, northern Mainers—you law firm of another lifelong Orono resident, Ted Curtis. son, Brent. Lynne Nelson Manion is settling into her new position as a probably have a while longer to Now, just a little over two years later, Curtis has made David wait!) Your loyal class correspon­ social studies teacher at John Bapst a partner in the firm. dents hope you all had a wonderful High School in Bangor. Lynne is holiday season this year, and are “It surprised me a bit to be asked to become a partner this also a doctoral candidate in history waiting patiently for your news. quickly,” Miller admits. “But I knew Ted was looking for someone at UMaine. We’re sure you made it a top New with a longtime commitment, and I love it here—I’m not planning And, lastly, I would like to an­ Year’s resolution to keep us better nounce the birth of my son, Thomas informed of the goings on in your on going anywhere.” Elliot on October 25, 2002, at New­ lives, so we don’t have to depend on Curtis and Miller provide a broad range of legal services to ton Wellesley Hospital in Newton, impersonal news clippings, but for the general public. The firm also has a presence on the UMaine Massachusetts. My husband, Mark, and I are elated with our new addi­ now, that’s all we’ve got, so here campus, providing legal services to students. goes— tion. Jonathan Humphrey was That’s about it for this edition of among the winners of the Maine our column. If you have any new ad­ ditions, new jobs, new spouses, or Press Association’s Better Newspa­ experienced substance abuse coun­ would just like to tell us what you per Contest. Jonathan and his selor, has established a new sub­ 1995 have been up to, please get in touch colleagues at the Morning Sentinel stance abuse counseling practice in with me via e-mail or through the were awarded second place in the Palermo. Ann Kirkpatrick was alumni association. Hope to hear Continuing Story category. Matthew selected to be the interim principal Keri Sewell Seitz from you soon! Tonello is living in Wellesley, Mas­ at Warren Community School. An­ 62 Fiske Street sachusetts, and working as a project thony Anderson has been hired to Waltham, MA 02451 manager in the commercial and fill the newly created position of [email protected] industrial sectors for Consigli Con­ health coordinator for S.A.D. 11. struction. Kevin Fox was hired by Anthony’s position is funded by a 1996 Marshwood High School to teach Happy winter to you all! I hope this five-year grant from a fund estab­ finds you well and warm, wherever math. Kevin previously taught at lished with money received by the you are, and that the holidays treat­ Leah K. McBreairty Wells High School for three years. state of Maine as part of its settle­ ed you well. As always, please keep 41 Pitt Street Apt. 1 Cynthia Brooker Fowlow was hired ment with tobacco companies. your classmates up to date with your Portland, ME 04103 as a guidance counselor by Old Melissa Laser Halsted is pursuing happenings—drop us a line! (207) 781-9947 Town High School. She was previ­ a Ph.D. in environmental studies at We received a note from Gilbert UMainel [email protected] ously working for S.A.D. 46 in Dex­ Antioch New England Graduate ter. Marybeth Pride who works for Thibeau, originally of Fort Fairfield, School in New Hampshire. letting us know of his wedding Octo­ S.A.D. 5 in Rockland has received a Greetings, ’96ers! master of arts degree in speech­ ber 12 to Tanya Friend, originally of Skowhegan. The couple resides in Stephanie Archer Laplante was language pathology from the Univer­ Go Black Bears! inducted into the Francis Crowe sity of Cincinnati. Ron Sepp, an Waterville where Tanya is a speech

Spring 2003 Mainely People 33 Society, a group that recognizes Alison McCrady has assumed a Department of Transportation. sworn in as a probationary trooper excellence in engineering. The new position as general manager of Look for Rob Brewer’s inaugural for the New Hampshire State Police. society was founded in 2000 by the the Norway-Paris Solid Waste column in the next issue of MAINE He is attending the New Hampshire University of Maine Engineers. Transfer Station. Alumni Magazine. Please give him Police Standards and Training Aaron Watson is the head coach of Joe McLaughlin recently was some help by sending your news to Academy in Concord. the Orono High School boys’ basket­ honored with a third place award by him at: Aimee Hatt is engaged to Peter ball team. Amy Dufour is working the Maine Press Association 2002 [email protected] or to Manchester. The couple resides in for Kirn, Everett, & Cameron Optom­ Better Newspaper contest for his the alumni association. St. Augustine, Florida, where she etrists in Rumford, Maine. She work in the sports section of the teaches Spanish at the First Coast attended the New England College Bangor Daily News. Technical High School. They are of Optometry in Boston and com­ Robert Shea was also recently planning a June 21,2003 wedding. pleted her yearlong residency at the honored by the dean of the college 1999 Betsey Sereyko is engaged to Jim Veterans Hospital in Newington, of engineering at UMaine for his Audibert. She is attending graduate Connecticut. excellence in engineering. Robert school at Wilmington College, ma­ Joyce Morrissey is a high was inducted as a member of the Lindsay Porter Harmon joring in elementary education. They school social worker at Yarmouth Francis Crowe Society. He works for 354 Hogan Road reside in Newark, Delaware, and are High School. Jill Walker provides WBRC Architects and Engineers in #26 planning a September wedding. Bill applied kinesiology, a whole-body Bangor. Bangor, ME 04401 Stewart has announced his engage­ approach to health care, at Betz Marc Edwards was hired as [email protected] ment to Kristen Dobler ’00. They are Family Chiropractic in Camden, executive director of the Downeast planning a wedding in Connecticut Maine. Jill received her doctor of Heritage Center. Andrea Downs-Quenneville in the fall of 2004. Bill is a sports­ chiropractic degree at the National Kevin Mattson is president of 1007 Westford Street, Apt. 1 writer for the Waterbury Republican College of Chiropractic in Lombard, Harper’s Development LLC. which Lowell, MA 01851 newspaper in Waterbury, Connecti­ Illinois. Rachel Anne Wallace just purchased the Key Plaza in [email protected] cut. Shields is a paraprofessional at the downtown Augusta. Misty Edgecomb, a reporter for Phoebe McNeally is teaching the Bangor Daily News, won a South Portland office of Macdonald Hello, everyone! As we write this physics at Falmouth High School. Page Shchatz Fletcher & Co., a column in early January 2003, we regional journalism award at the end certified public accounting firm. Edward Jones has been named are reminded that five years ago, of last summer. Her feature story, “A new head basketball coach for James Geary is the vice presi­ UMaine was encased in ice. The Ice Ray of Light,” won third place in the Maine Central Institute’s post grad dent and chief financial officer at the Storm of 1998 was bearing down on Feature Story category. Before Maine Community Foundation. The basketball team. In addition, he will joining the Bangor Daily News as campus, ravaging trees and delay­ coordinate the wellness program, foundation awarded $8 million in ing the start of the spring semester. the outdoor writer, Misty worked as grants and scholarships last year. work in admissions, and teach a reporter in the Ellsworth bureau. How time does fly! We hope you Bridget Ziegelaar Johnson is health. survived the holidays and winter We only receive a little news project manager for extravehicular Congratulations to Lindsay Lewis season much better this time each quarter. Don’t delay in sending and Raymond Arbour who were activities, known to you and me as around. your updates to Lindsay or Andrea space walks, for NASA in Houston, married recently. so your news can be passed on to It seems as though many class­ Congratulations also to Karen our classmates! Please note that Texas. mates decided to change jobs re­ and Scott St. Hilaire on the birth of Lindsay has a new last name and a Debra Delia Swan Alonso cently! Our column this time is filled their son, Matthew Geary, and to received a master of social work with news about career paths. new e-mail address. John Travers Evans and his wife degree from the University of New In the field of education, Jessica Johanna Riley Evans ’98 on the England. Hogate Ward joined the Yarmouth Deyanne Worcester is a physi­ birth of their son, Riley John. Melis­ school department as a high school sa Willette Mohr and her husband cal education teacher at Marana- science teacher. Prior to her new 2000 Nigel welcomed a second child. cook Community High School in position, Jessica was a science Christian Alexander was born on Readfield, Maine. teacher at King Middle School in November 20, 2002, and joins his Heidi Dombrock David Tartaglia and Rebecca Portland. Erika Rosenberg joined older brother Jacob, who turned two 1223 Kirby Circle LeFebvre are the proud parents of a the Orono High School English son, Lucas James, born in May. in December 2002. The family lives Bel Air, MD 21015 department. Sara Vincent in Plantsville, Connecticut. [email protected] That’s all the news for now. Cheetham is now teaching at Have a wonderful spring and be Please be sure to let us know what M.S.A.D. 17 in the Oxford Hills sure to keep us updated on your you have been up to. Your class­ region of Maine. Prior to joining As the temperature starts to rise and travels, adventures, jobs, families, mates would love to hear from you! Oxford Hills, Sara taught music in the flowers bloom, we are reminded and fun. Cheers! Turner. John Lisa is the new princi­ of our memories of Bumstock, pal at Belgrade Central School. For Maine Day, UMaine baseball and the past decade, John taught third softball games, and many other 1997 and fourth grades at the same springtime memories of UMaine. As 1998 school, so now he will be “going to we have been away from UMaine for three years now many things Erin Flynn the principal’s office!” have changed in our lives and our P.O. Box 96 Alumni Publications Darla N. Coombs joined the classmates’ lives. Here is some Cornish, ME 04020 Buchanan Alumni House staff at Mayo Regional Hospital as a news on some of our 2000 class­ (207) 625-7619 One Alumni Place family nurse practitioner. Darla lives mates. [email protected] Orono, ME 04473 in Hermon and previously worked at Some of our classmates have (207) 581-1137 Eastern Maine Medical Center and St. Joseph Hospital. Susan Herrick begun new jobs in their new com­ It is wonderful to feel the spring-like Lizzotte has joined the University of munities. Waldo County General weather after months of winter’s Former UMaine soccer goalie, Nate Maine swimming staff on a full-time Hospital in Belfast, Maine, an­ cold. Our classmates have been Benoit, is the new coach of Cony basis as an assistant swimming nounced that Jennifer Boyd has very busy this year. Here is an High School’s boys soccer team. coach. Nathan Hamilton of Con­ joined the speech language patholo­ update on their happenings. Nate works for the Maine State cord, New Hampshire, was recently gy team at their hospital. Jennifer’s

34 Mainely People Spring 2003 job includes providing a range of speech and language therapy activi­ ties throughout Waldo County. Many of our classmates have Two Class of 2000 grads devoted themselves to the lives of young ones in the area of education. Mount Desert Island High School forging music careers on opposite coasts has named Carol Marcinkus as assistant principal for the 2002-2003 schedules of the groups.” school year. Carol lives in Ellsworth, To check out Cuchata’s CD as well as their Maine, and has taught business at MDI High School for seven years. At performance schedule, log on to: MDI Carol has served as a business machetemusic.com. teacher, dean of seniors, attendance officer for all grades, and coordina­ tor for graduation. Her new respon­ sibilities include being responsible oston-based singer/songwriter Beth for all discipline problems, assistant Boucher ’00 has released her first full- principal duties, and the continued length CD, titled “Mess You Up” (Virt responsibility of being the dean of BRecords). Beth followed up the release of the seniors at MDI. The Brooklin School in Maine announced that Liberty recording with a month-long residency at the Wixon is employed as an educa­ Kendall Cafe in Cambridge in January. tional technician at their school. Cuchata members, left to right: Jon Markel, Bryan Beth’s music has been described as quirky, Cook, and Marcelo E. Quinonez Liberty’s previous teaching position witty, edgy alternative folk rock. But most of the was at Moore Elementary School in Ellsworth, Maine, where she taught hen Bryan Cook ’00 was a percussion tunes also have pretty catchy melodies and fourth grade and tutored at Surry performance major at the University of rhythms that make her music accessible to a Elementary School. Maine, he was exposed to, and broad range of listeners. Schools in Old Town, Maine, W “She has conjured up some of the catchiest have welcomed Davina Denno and trained in, a wide range of musical forms and Andy Kempton to their staff. styles—from classical to jazz to pop. He also folk/pop ever heard,” wrote one reviewer in Davina is a special education had the good fortune to study with one of the Boston Soundcheck. teacher at J.A. Leonard Middle most knowledgeable Latin percussionists Beth started playing guitar at UMaine when a School and Andy is an educational desperate friend traded her a “taped-up” Yamaha technician and special education around, UMaine professor Stuart Marrs. With teacher at Old Town High School. Marrs and the UMaine Percussion Ensemble, for ten dollars and some beer. She taught herself Falmouth, Maine, schools have Bryan even had the opportunity to perform at some chords and soon started performing on the hired Mary Verrill in speech the PerCUBA festival in Havana—the first time local Orono scene. Since graduation she has language pathology. Oxford Hills built a strong following playing at clubs in the Middle School announced that Ryan an American percussion group had ever per­ Watts has joined their staff as a formed in Cuba. Northeast, including the House of Blues and the guidance counselor. He did his Recently, Bryan has put his Latin percussion Bitter End. internship at Lewis Libby School and experience to good use as a member of the For information on Beth’s CD or upcoming Massabesic High School in Maine. performances log on to: bethboucher.com. Gorham, Maine, schools announced Seattle-based trio, Cuchata (formerly Machete), that the English department has led by Marcelo E. Quinonez. Quinonez, who is gained Jeanne Zarrilli. Previously of Nicaraguan decent, writes most of the songs she taught English at Waterville for the group. His music celebrates many differ­ High School and in the adult education program at Kennebec ent styles from various Latin countries. Valley Technical College. Karen Last fall the group came out with its first CD Lisa’s husband is the new principal and currently they are booking shows for a at Belgrade Central School in Northwest U.S. and Canada tour in the spring. Maine. Karen is a reading specialist at James Bean School in Sidney, In February they played at the well known Los Maine. We wish all of you the best Angeles club, the Conga Room. with your new endeavors and jobs. Bryan also performs with a group called the Former ROTC battalion commander Degenerate Art Ensemble and spends three at UMaine and now Army 1st lieutenant, Michael May, has been days a week teaching percussion. deployed to Camp Doha, Kuwait. He says it’s a bit of a struggle, but he likes Michael is a platoon leader with the being a full-time, working musician. 2nd Armored Cavalry in Fort Polk, “Overall, it’s great,” he says. “The biggest Louisiana. He is married to Amanda McLaughlin of Dyer Brooke, Maine. hassle is fitting in all the tasks that come with I’m sure Michael is serving America doing all our own promotion and booking. I have Proud in the Middle East. to juggle that with rehearsing, recording, teach­ Class notes continued ing, writing new material, and the performance on page 37

Spring 2003 Mainely People 35 Weddings

1973 live in Amesbury. Gregory M. Hamel to Judith M. Geoffrey Daniel Nappi to Jennifer Gray on September 28, 2002. They Ann Bryant on September 6, 2002, took a Caribbean cruise and live in in Kennebunkport, Maine. They Medford, New Jersey. reside in Lewiston after a trip to the Bahamas. 1975 H. William Sowles to Valerie A. 1995 O’Connell on September 21,2002, William Doyle to Adele Martineau in Yarmouth, Maine. They live in on September 7, 2002, in Ipswich, Yarmouth after a cruise along the Massachusetts. They live in Walth­ Maine coast. am, Massachusetts. William Charles Titcomb to Marga­ 1977 ret Mary Sheehan on September 21, Errol Dearborn to Lauren Stewart 2002, in Saco, Maine. They reside in on June 14, 2002, in Hallowell, Bangor. Maine. They live in West Gardiner, Tracee Sweetser to Walter Golet Maine. ’97 on October 26, 2002, in Moodus, Connecticut. They reside in South 1980 Berwick, Maine. Kathleen Talbot to James Baron on April Eldrige to Chris Boulier on October 5, 2002, in Danvers, Mas­ September 1,2002, in Bangor. They sachusetts. They honeymooned in reside in Bangor. Aruba and reside in Winthrop, Mas­ sachusetts. 1996 Lesley J. Meiczinger to John R. 1984 Thompson on December 7, 2001, in Elizabeth Mary Davis to Carl Jo­ Brewer, Maine. They spent their seph Spencer II on July 26, 2002, in Lots of UMaine alumni attended the wedding of Wendy Sheay ’88 to Jim honeymoon in Quebec and reside in Dedham, Maine. They reside in Hutzelmann on September 1, 2002. Kneeling, left to right: Debby Brewer. Bangor. Matriccino Thomas ’88, Wendy Sheay, and Linda McGivern ’88. Back Crystal Danielle Libby to David Patricia M. McKeon to Thomas A. row: Paul Ferrigno ’55, Pete Wilson ’55, Penny Rich Wilson ’54, Ginny Joseph Taylor on October 26, 2002, Wyman on August 10, 2002, in Sheay, Ron Sheay ’55, Joan Murphy, Sal Scarpato ’55, Carl Kruse ’54, in Cleveland, Ohio. They live in Portland, Maine. They reside in and Joanne Barberio Scarpato ’58. Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Windham, Maine. Jerrod Thebarge to Andrea Devoe boro, Massachusetts. la Newberry on September 1,2002, on May 18, 2002, in Hinckley, 1985 Paul Alexander Plourde to Lana in Cumberland Foreside. They Maine. They live in Norridgewock, Joel J. Pelletier to Mary Ellen Marie Wescott ’95 on August 17, reside in Portland. Maine. Kolatis on June 1, 2002, in Throop, 2002, in Kennebunkport, Maine. Jayne E. Wilkinson to Charles W. Steven G. Morin to Rebecca S. Pennsylvania. The couple resides in They reside in Kennebunk. Bizier on September 7, 2002. They Stone on September 14, 2002, in Jamison, Pennsylvania. reside in Marlborough, Massachu­ Little Compton, Rhode Island. They 1990 setts. visited Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on 1986 David Hentosh to Keri Keiffer on their honeymoon and live in Smith- Jane Rioux to Todd Rissel on Octo­ August 3, 2002, in Bridgewater, 1993 field, Rhode Island. ber 23, 2002, in St. Thomas, U.S. Maine. They live in Bridgewater. Christopher Davis Dorr to Carey Virgin Islands. After a cruise to the Michael Patrick Gaughran to Leigh Fister on August 10, 2002, in 1997 Bahamas, Puerto Rico, St. Maarten, Michelle Renee Mitchell on Septem­ Bangor, Maine. They spent their Janet Oprendek to Darren Neil and St. Thomas, the couple resides ber 21,2002. The couple lives in honeymoon on a Caribbean cruise Payson on October 12, 2002, in St. in New Canaan, Connecticut. Franklin, Massachusetts. to the Bahamas. George, Maine. They took a wed­ Dale Robert Wehrle to Leslie Kirk Janna Christakis to John Vaccarel- ding trip to Bermuda and live in Wright in Bolton Valley, Vermont. 1991 lo on September 14, 2002, in Rockland. They live in Fitchburg, Massachu­ Jeffrey Scott Mertzel to Gretchen Yarmouth, Maine. They live in Gray, Alison C. Layton to Aaron P. Mac- setts. Burns Livingston on June 29, 2002, Maine. Fawn on September 14, 2002, in in Gardiner, Maine, they took a Freeport, Maine. They took a wed­ 1988 wedding trip to Disney World and a 1994 ding trip to Nova Scotia and reside Debra M. Kenniston to Brian E. Disney cruise to the Caribbean and Michael R. Lanigra to Julie L. in Auburn. Keefe on August 17, 2002, in Cam­ live in Augusta. Abbott on July 12, 2002, in Ports­ Brian D. LaFrance to Leslie J. den, Maine. They live in Rockport. mouth, New Hampshire. They took a Corey on August 12, 2002, in Las 1992 wedding trip to Antigua and reside in Vegas, Nevada. They are planning a 1989 Leslie Erin Wilson to James Mat­ Exeter, New Hampshire. honeymoon trip to California and Kristen A. Sundburg to Douglas M. thew Gallant on August 3, 2002, in Vicky Levesque to Joseph Halter reside in Portland, Maine. Rawan in Worcester, Massachu­ Phippsburg, Maine. They reside in on October 12, 2002, in Amesbury, Jacob D. Bogar to Caitlin Jarvis on setts. They took a trip to Grand Bath, Maine. Massachusetts. They took a wed­ June 1,2002, in Farmington, Maine. Cayman Islands and live in West- Brett Jeremy Astor to Marie Pame­ ding trip to Las Vegas, Nevada, and Chris Marie Stanley to Brian

36 Mainely People Spring 2003 Walter Cirone on August 10, 2002, Jennifer Laura Emery to Benjamin in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. They Matthew Roeder on August 24, Recently Married? reside in Portland. 2002, in South Portland. They live in Kelly Brewington Schier to Jeffrey Shelton, Connecticut. We would love to run a photograph of your big day in the alumni Stewart Tamulevich on August 3, magazine. And if possible include your UMaine alumni guests in 2002, in Cape Neddick, Maine. They 2000 reside in Chesapeake, Virginia. John Joseph Melton to Andrea the photo. Either a print or digital photo will work. Send it to Andrew K. Wilbur to Kristin Fra­ Louise McQuade on August 17, Alumni Publications, P.O. Box 550, Orono, ME 04473—e-mail: zier ’98 on August 8, 2002, in Aca­ 2002, in Presque Isle. They live in dia National Park, Maine. They Bordentown, New Jersey. [email protected]. reside in Freeport, Maine. Stephanie Drake to Rick Libby on October 12, 2002, in Waterville. 1998 They live in Waterville. Class notes, continued Anthony A. Tomah to Lori A. Dou­ Judith Williams to Seth Prentice business administration. Dan Ker- cette ’00 on September 28, 2002, in on August 31,2002, in Portland, Wedding bells will soon be ringing for Kristen Dobler and Bill luke, one of Maine’s star hockey Coventry, Rhode Island. They live in Maine. They live in Portland. Stewart ’ as they plan to marry in players, is heading up the Bangor Attleboro, Massachusetts. Brian J. Hallett to Lauren J. Cook 99 Connecticut, on October 9, 2004. High School hockey program. He Lindsay Porter to Andrew Harmon on September 14, 2002, in Lewist­ Kristen is a copywriter for J. Jill in hopes to not only inspire a winning ’00 on September 28, 2002, in Old on, Maine. They reside in Auburn. Quincy, Massachusetts, and Bill is a team, but also instill in the youth the Town. They live in Bangor. Audrey Armit Chapman to Brian UMaine attitude of determination Patrick Wynne Benoit to Danielle Steven Scott ’01 on July 27, 2002, sportswriter for Waterbury and hard work. Brianna Day, who Susan Wentworth ’02 on June 29, in Oxford, Maine. They live in Low­ Republican newspaper in graduated from the university with a 2002, in Dedham, Maine. ell, Massachusetts. Waterbury, Connecticut. They both degree in physical education, was Michael Faloon, Jr. to Stephanie Mark Palmateer to Becky Dodson met as editors for the Maine recently hired as the Old Town King on September 14, 2002, in ’02 on October 26, 2002, in Campus at UMaine. Also, wedding recreation department’s new recre­ Freeport, Maine. They reside in Ellsworth, Maine. They reside in bells have rung for classmates Judy Williams and Seth Prentice as they ation programmer. Quincy, Massachusetts. Bangor. were married August 31,2002, in Jonathan Thomas ran unop­ Keith James Buchanan to Sara Marleina Schwenk to Andrew Ford posed as a democrat for Maine’s Beth Sawyer on November 8, 2002, on August 11,2002, in Dedham, Portland, Maine. They now reside in Portland. We wish both of these house of representatives in the in Port St. Lucie, Florida. They are Maine. They live in Ellsworth. couples best wishes in their futures previous election. His three main planning a wedding trip to the Carib­ Bethany Anne Libby to Daniel goals while in office are protecting bean and reside in Epping, New Patrick Healy on July 27, 2002, in together. Have any news to share with the the environment, increasing quality Hampshire. Kenduskeag, Maine. They live in of education, and increasing Maine’s Whitney White to Richard Crowe IV Kenduskeag. Class of 2000? Drop me an e-mail research and development. on July 20, 2002, in Bangor, Maine. Michelle A. Merrill to Vi T. Thai ’01 and I will keep the rest of the class Many of the Class of 2001 are They spent their honeymoon in on June 22, 2002, in Bangor, Maine. posted on your news. Enjoy the warmer weather—I know I will be enjoying successful careers in Bermuda and reside in Bangor. They spent their honeymoon in education. Joanne DeFilipp Alex Aruba and reside in Hampden. enjoying my summer off from was recently announced as a Maine 1999 James Michael Wilusz to Michelle teaching. state finalist for the 2002 Presiden­ Kelly Banton to Eric Cyr on July 27, Lynn LaPlant on November 16, tial Award for excellence in mathe­ 2002, in South Portland, Maine. The 2002, in Carolina, Rhode Island. matics and science teaching. She is couple resides in South Portland. Megan Hutchinson to Lawrence 2001 a finalist in elementary science. Kristen P. Lamoreau to Gregory B. “Sam” Cronkite ’01 on August 16, Laurie Leighton and Bruce Hallowell ’00 on July 27, 2002, in 2002, in Howland, Maine. They Moores were hired as educational Castle Hill, Maine. After a trip to reside in Middletown, Maryland. Bonnie Joy Dewkett technicians at Jefferson Street Montreal and the coast of Maine, Monica Brooke Arnold to Matthew 2 Melcher Place School and Old Town High School they live in Roslindale, Massachu­ Jeffrey Perkins on August 31, Topsham, ME 04086 respectively. Brenda Stevens was setts. 2002, in Bar Harbor, Maine. They (207) 725-0286 granted the honor of becoming the Kim Turner to Joshua Robertson on reside in South Portland. blkbearl [email protected] new principal for Kingfield Elementa­ September 7, 2002, in Readfield, ry School. She hopes to encourage Maine. They reside in Wayne, 2001 It has been almost two years now the use of the arts in education. Maine. Kimberly Leonard to Michael since we graduated from UMaine, We may have all seen Kimber­ Mandy Bernier to Sean Hussey on Achilles ’02 on September 28, and to most of us, it seems like ley Pietz acting on shows such as September 7, 2002, in Londonderry, 2002, in Poland, Maine. They reside yesterday. We’ve disseminated “Law and Order” (Special Victims New Hampshire. After a Caribbean in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. across the state, some of us across Unit) and the movie Hot Ice. She cruise, they couple resides in New­ Lisa Marie Laverdiere to Michael the country, and found our way in also ran with the Olympic torch last market, New Hampshire. James Melvin on July 20, 2002, in life. Some of us have changed December. Kimberly is currently Charlotte “Charley” Martin to Jake Wilton, Maine. They live in Ports­ career paths already and some of us teaching ballroom dancing at the Berry on August 10, 2002, in East mouth, New Hampshire. have tied the knot. Regardless of Fred Astaire Dance Studio in New Blue Hill. They honeymooned on Sarah Joleen Morton to Joshua our choices, progress, and lifestyles, York City. Grand Manan and live in Sedgwick, Aaron Morrell ’02 on August 3, we are and always will be UMaine David Hall and Hannah Jackson Maine. 2002, in Gorham, Maine. They grads. were married on October 19, 2002. Elizabeth Campbell to James reside in Saco. Sports programs have helped David is currently working as an Ireland on July 27, 2002, in East some UMaine grads keep their love account manager at Bow Street Orrington, Maine. They reside in 2002 of the sport alive even after gradua­ Distributing in Freeport. Hermon, Maine. Kerin Elizabeth Specht to Shaun tion. Shaun Russell has recently Thanks to all of you who have Cindi Boyington to Ralph Cox on Alan Brasseau on August 10, 2002, been named athletic marketing and contacted both the alumni office and July 25, 2002, in St. Thomas, U.S. in South Berwick, Maine. They promotion director at the university. myself. We appreciate the news and Virgin Islands. They reside in Win­ reside in Orono. He graduated with a degree in photos! Keep them coming! terport.

Spring 2003 Mainely People 37 Deaths

1928 Norman Renfrew Ness, February January 24, 2003, from Caribou, Arnold “Red” Clifford Lane, Matthew Edward Highlands, 4, 2003, from Lewiston, Maine, at Maine, at 87. December 29, 2002, from January 21,2003, from Orono, 90. Raymond Lloyd Nelson, November Centerville, Massachusetts, at 88. Maine, at 97. Ernest John Reidman, December 29, 2002, from Friendship, Maine, at 1941 1929 4, 2002, from Waterville, Maine, at 85. Virginia Mae Howe Delaney, Roderic Comins O’Connor, 87. Willis Ralph Phair, January 1, January 18, 2003, from Due West, January 1,2003, from Bangor, Gale Stickney Torrey, January 14, 2003, from Boca Raton, Florida, and South Carolina, at 82. Maine, and Sarasota, Florida, at 95. 2003, from Poland, Maine, at 85. Patten, Maine, at 88. Henry Lloyd Hartwell, November 1931 Richard Harrison Varney, 1940 12, 2002, from Stetson, Maine, at Myrilla Nickerson Guilfoil Daley, November 17, 2002, from Dorothy Day, November 30, 2002, 84. December 4, 2002, from Falmouth Jonesboro, Maine, at 86. from Roque Bluffs, Maine, at 83. John Kew O’Donoghue, December Foreside, Maine, at 93. 1939 Lucie “Scottie” Adelaide Pray 16, 2002, from Marshfield, 1932 Bernard Guy Hannigan, December Fletcher, December 3, 2002, from Massachusetts, at 84. Robert Theodore Weston, January 26, 2002, from Houlton, Maine, at Milton, Vermont, at 85. Norris “Doc” Allen Savage, 15, 2003, from Madison, Maine, at 86. William Robert Hardy, December November 22, 2002, from 92. Robert Edward Hemingway, 23, 2002, from Hope, Maine, at 84. Cherryfield, Maine, at 86. 1933 Corinne Louella Comstock Virginia “Gina” Irene Berry Weston, November 11,2002, from Humphrey, December 20, 2002, New York, New York, at 82. from East Providence, Rhode Matthew Edward Highlands 1942 Island, at 92. Joseph Scott Higgins, December Evelyn Pollard Simmonds, Class of 1928 27, 2002, from Dennysville, Maine, January 25, 2003, from Littleton, and Houston, Texas, at 82. New Hampshire, at 91. University of Maine alumnus James Angus McEdwards, Rachel Eloise Stephenson, and longtime professor of November 26, 2002, from January 31,2003, from Belfast, Calabasas, California, at 84. food science, Matthew Ed­ Maine, at 95. Arnold William Pitman, October 8, Kenneth Everson Varney, ward Highlands, died on 2002, from West Boylston, December 29, 2002, from Jericho, January 21,2003. He was Massachusetts, at 82. Vermont, at 91. 97. 1943 1934 John Herbert Hunt, January 4, After graduating from Thaddeus William Austin, 2003, from Fairfield, Maine, at 81. November 14, 2002, from Athol, Maine, Professor Highlands 1944 Massachusetts, at 90. earned a master’s degree Dr. Ralph Carleton Powell, Alice Carolyn Dyer DeCourcy, from MIT in 1934 and a doc­ December 17, 2002, from January 21,2003, from Newport, Damariscotta, Maine, at 81. torate from the University of New Hampshire, at 91. 1945 1935 Massachusetts in 1951. Betty Brown Blood, November 26, Pauline Smith Budge Estes, After working as a re­ 2002, from Fort Myers, Florida, at November 17, 2002, from Bangor, search assistant at MIT and 78. Maine, at 88. 1946 as a food technologist for Howard Ernest Etter, December Roger Franklin Luce, November 21,2002, from Bar Harbor, Maine, Frigidaire he returned to 29, 2002, from Newburgh, Maine, at and Cataumet, Massachusetts, at UMaine in 1935 to become 82. 89. professor of bacteriology and 1947 Richard Vaughan Gaffney, Dorothy Jane Needham, December 8, 2002, from South food technology. November 28, 2002, from Windsor, Portland, Maine, and Jefferson City, After the U.S. entered World War II he became an officer in the Maine, at 76. Missouri, at 92. Army Quartermaster Corps, quickly rising to head of the dehydrat­ 1948 Joseph Ayer Stevens, January 1, ed products branch. In that position he was in charge of research Louis Edward Lipphardt, Sr., 2003, from Westbrook, Maine, at 89. September 2, 2002, from Sedona, and development of all dehydrated food for the armed forces. 1936 Arizona, at 79. Ira Frederic Dole, January 31, Under his supervision several major dehydrated food products 1949 2003, from Hallowell, Maine, at 89. were invented. After the Allied victory, Lt. Colonel Highlands and Ralph Gordon Barrett, October 23, Martha Virginia Palmer Parsons, his team made significant contributions to the success of the 2002, from Brunswick, Maine, at 79. November 7, 2002, from Old Town, Harold “Mickey” Dilling Marden, Maine, at 87. Berlin Airlift. November 4, 2002, from Albion, 1938 Following the war, he and his wife Ramona returned to Orono Maine, at 76. Madison Shepherd Forde, April 29, where he conducted research and taught generations of UMaine Roger Lucian Joseph Nelson, 2002, from Punta Gorda, Florida, at students. June 19, 2002, from Gorham, 85. Maine, at 82. Donations for scholarships in the names of Matthew and Ra­ Waldo Flanders Hardison, Robert Douglas Winship, November 15, 2002, from Caribou, mona Highlands can be made to The University of Maine Founda­ November 8, 2002, from Clinton, Maine, at 85. tion, 2 Alumni Place, Orono, ME 04469-5792. Massachusetts, at 76.

38 Mainely People Spring 2003 1950 2003, from Presque Isle, Maine, at 90. Robert Fletcher Brown, September 67. Karl William Stritter, November 21, 26, 2002, from Dallas, Texas, at 75. Vivian Grant Smith, February 2, 2002, from Salem, Massachusetts, William Chapman Mincher, 2003, from Bangor, Maine, at 90. at 60. January 4, 2003, from Augusta, Ronald Charles Stevens, 1967 Maine, at 81. December 10, 2002, from York Richard Ernest Vizard, December Vaughan Stanwood Shaw, Harbor, Maine, at 69. 2, 2002, from Bolton, Connecticut, at December 26, 2002, from Willington, 1957 71. Connecticut, at 81. Hugh Edward Madden, January 27, 1968 1951 2003, from Woolwich, Maine, at 72. Karen Kristine Anderson Michael Ferris, January 24, 2003, Lawrence Taylor Ronco, January Sprague, November 15, 2002, from from Norridgewock, Maine, at 82. 1,2003, from Concord, New Stockholm, Maine, at 56. Winnifred Hilton Perkins, January Hampshire, at 67. 1970 16, 2003, from Yarmouth, Maine, at John Richard Sinclair, December Dwight Alan Gilbert, February 3, 73. 14, 2002, from Westbrook, Maine, at 2003, from Windsor, Maine, at 56. Fred Elmer Robinson, January 30, 71. Peter Elliot Nichols, December 9, 2003, from Gray, Maine, at 73. 1958 2002, from Augusta, Maine, at 54. Paul Nicholas Sferes, November Charlotte Wilbur Francis Haas, John Gorham Parsons, November, 15, 2002, from Cumberland, Maine, January 12, 2003, from Wells, 2, 2002, Houston, Texas, at 55. at 74. Maine, at 93. Edward John Sinclair, January 21, Francis Robert Stevens, Theodore Phillip Khoury, Sr., 2003, from Sidney, Maine, at 54. November 9, 2002, from January 15, 2003, from Orono and Harold “Mickey” Marden ’49, who Janet Ann White, December 29, Bowdoinham, Maine, at 75. Bangor, Maine, at 67. became well known in Maine for 2002, from Augusta, Maine, at 54. Walter John Wadsworth, October Chongsun Yun, March 20, 2002, his popular liquidation business, 1972 12, 2002, from Lenox, from Hartsdale, New York, at 67. died on November 4, 2002. He John Robert Brennan, November Massachusetts, at 76. 1959 was 76. 14, 2002, from Old Town, Maine, at 1952 David Lee Bennett, August 7, 2002, Marden dropped out of high 77. Willis Eugene Austin, December from Felton, Pennsylvania, at 72. school during World War II to join Margaret Goodspeed, January 5, 29, 2002, from Windham, Maine, at Agnes Hopkins Holt, January 29, the Marine Corps. He opened the 2003, from Gorham, Maine, at 53. 78. 2003, from Dexter, Maine, at 94. first Marden’s Discount Store in 1973 Allan “Bud” Calor, Jr., November Peter Adams Sawin, October 31, Fairfield in 1963. The business Robert David Arsenault, January 12, 2002, from Ellsworth, Maine, at 2002, from Salem, Massachusetts, eventually grew to 10 stores 12, 2003, from Cumberland, Maine, 74. at 65. throughout the state. at 52. 1953 1960 A number of Mickey’s surviv­ 1973 Charles Darrell Blaney, December Nellie Crandall Dunbar, December ing family members are also Susan Elizabeth Milvancy Fallon, 19, 2002, from St. Petersburg, 31,2002, from South Portland,at 94. UMaine alumni including his wife November 5, 2002, from Florida, at 74. Ruth Burrill Ryall, January 2, 2003, Catherine Moses Marden ’47, his Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, at 50. Philip James Butterfield, Jr., from South Portland, Maine, at 99. daughter Martha Marden Hutchins 1974 November 26, 2002, from Ithaca, Dorothy Ann Devereux Small, ’75, his son David Marden ’74, his Bradley Arthur Beckett, December New York, at 74. November 14, 2002, from Castine, sister Elizabeth Marden Bliss ’50, 15, 2002, from Cushing, Maine, at George Charles Karalekas, Maine, at 64. and brother Ralph Marden ’51. 49. December 30, 2002, from Milton, Jacob Morris Weinberg, December 1983 Massachusetts, at 73. 2, 2002, from Centerville and James E. Small, January 30, 2003, 1965 James Spaulding Kilburn, Cambridge, Massachusetts, at 63. from Lincolnville, Maine, at 44. Ruth Libby Bradbury, December 4, November 21,2002, from New 1961 1984 2002, from Standish, Maine, at 93. Smyrna Beach, Florida, at 78. Christiana Dunham Aitchison, Susan Hershey Anderson, January Pamela Whitten Grogan, January, Joseph Albert Standley, November December 29, 2002, from Auburn, 27, 2003, from Charleston, Maine, at 5, 2003, from South Berwick, Maine, 29, 2002, from Danvers, Maine, at 88. 54. at 67. Massachusetts, at 76. James Henry Cornish, Jr., Heather Corey Dee, November 10, Carol Daphne Wall Hartford, April 1954 December 23, 2002, from Topsham, 2002, from Ocean, New Jersey, at 19, 2002, from De Pere, Wisconsin, Robert Donald Byrne, December 1, Maine, at 64. 40. at 60. 2002, from Ellsworth, Maine, at 75. 1962 Dr. Thomas Alan Parady, January Suzanne Therese Casey Laban, Mary Barbara Crowley, January 2, John Alson Darling, January 17, 17, 2003, from Old Town, at 41. October 28, 2002, from Northwest 2003, from Bangor, Maine, at 81. 2003, from Phippsburg, Maine, at 1985 Bethel, Maine, at 59. Albert Smith Paine, January 22, 75. Gertrude Burrows Poulin, October Wayne Maynard Lewis, December 2003, from Bangor, Maine, at 71. Richard Edward McFalls, January 27, 2002, from Auburn, Maine, at 64. 16, 2002, from Reading, 1955 15, 2003, from Greenville, Maine, at 1991 Massachusetts, at 59. Evelyn Andrews Arbo, December 70. Tracy M. Talon McGraw, November Amy Kelley Stather, November 29, 29, 2002, from Elkhart, Indiana, at May Strout Robertiello, December 1,2002, from Hampden, Maine, at 2002, from Bangor, Maine, and 91. 13, 2002, from Portland, Maine, at 34. Hooksett, New Hampshire, at 86. Owen Charles Fenderson, January 82. David W. Musacchio, October 11, 1966 13, 2003, from Orono, Maine, at 69. 1963 2003, from Seattle, Washington, at Virginia “Ginny” Cheryl Yeaton Burnham Wesley Ragon, Jr., Dr. Parker Fred Harris, November 33. Abell, January 22, 2003, from November 28, 2002, from 17, 2002, from Bangor, Maine, at 62. 1993 Seekonk, Massachusetts, at 58. Manchester, Maine, at 69. Ruby Violet Swett, October 28, Bradford Richard Sprague, Myrtle Mae Cooper Cunningham, 1956 2002, from St. Petersburg, Florida, January 19, 2003, from Augusta, October 24, 2002, from Wiscasset, Thomas Francis Mahaney, at 84. Maine, at 48. Maine, at 89. December 30, 2002, from Bangor Stuart Whipple Teubner, 1997 Ulysse Lionel Nadeau, December and Augusta, Maine, at 69. November 8, 2002, from Saratoga, Kevin John McCollor, October 27, 3, 2002, from Fort Kent, Maine, at James Richard Reed, January 31, Wyoming, at 65. 2002, from Lewiston, Maine, at 28.

Spring 2003 Mainely People 39 ALUMNI Membership ASSOCIATION Why Lifetime Membership?

Through a Lifetime Membership in the UMaine Alumni Association, you can make a lasting contribution to your alma mater. As a Lifetime Member, you will join a distinguished group of alumni and friends who experience a close, lifelong relationship with The University of Maine, the UMAA, and one another.

Your Lifetime Membership dues are held in an endowment and the UMAA draws down your membership dues annually. Upon the Lifetime Member’s passing, that money is removed from the Lifetime Endowment and placed into the UMAA Endowment, ensuring a stable foundation of support that strengthens the UMAA, which in turn leads to a stronger UMaine. And, a stronger UMaine enhances the value of your degree. By becoming a Lifetime Member, you help secure a bright future for generations of fellow Black Bears.

Since January 2002, when we launched the UMAA Lifetime Membership program, nearly 100 individuals have demonstrated a strong commitment to UMaine and the education of future alumni. Won’t you join the Black Bear alumni listed below in supporting your university for a lifetime?

For more information on becoming a Lifetime Member of the UMAA, call the Alumni Association at 1-800-934.2586.

Stanley C. Attain ’61 Ellen H. Grant Donna Lorene Miller ’91 Carl F. Anderson ’56 George R Gray ’50 Dr. Jeffery N. Mills ’82 Ronda M. Aurand ’87 Norma Mooers Gray ’52 John D. Mower ’76 Mark S. baldwin ’90 Benjamin E. Haskell, II ’67 Richard I. Niles ’65 Deborah Berg Bartok ’69 Betty Ann Coulton Haskell ’69 Joanne Mayo Nyerges ’51 Capt. Robert E. Brewer ’98 Eenor G. Hersey ’61 SSgt. Bichard A. Partridge, Jr. ’82 Charlene R Bridge Nicholas P. Heymann ’78 Janet Oprendek Payson ! John C. Bridge ’57 Harry H. Hinrichsen ’78 Christine C. Peterson ’68 Duane E. Brooks ’87 Barty J. Hobbins ’73 Martha Milliken Round ’64 Pearlee Buchanan Elizabeth McElwain Jamison ’74 Claire S. Sanders ’34 Dr. Robert D. Buchanan ’44 Gregory D. Jamison ’72 James G. Sargent ’59 Dr. Donald R Burgess ’86 Arline Tankle Keith ’47 Lori Bryn Schlenker ’91 Richard E. Byrd ’77 Patty McKay Kelly ’67 Jennifer Hope Schwarz ’90 Gary M. Chaloult ’94 Michael F. Kerns ’93 Craig C. Shaknis ’79 Catherine Cleale ’86 Grace Wentworth King ’45 Laura Nichols Shaknis ’79 Virginia Stickney Cooper ’50 Elizabeth A. Eadd ’88 Dr. Rudolph J. Shorette ’81 James A. Crawford ’51 James R Eafond ’79 John J. B. Silvia, Jr. ’75 Beth Anne Dixon ’96 Eisa Berberian Eafond ’80 Paula Noyes Singer ‘66 Karen Tomberlin Doyle ’93 Tracy Jordan Eanderyou ’90 Garry R Spencer ’53 Ruth Dow Durst ’55 Dr. Blaine A. Littlefield ’79 Lt. Col. Lila C. Stevens ’63 Thomas E. Estes, Sr. ’76 Andrea Hcyes Lott ’69 Meredith Nancy Strang Burgess ’78 Elaine H. Farashian ’63 William M. Lott ’69 Sarah A. Sturges Bion A. Foster ’68 Brendan M. Macaulay ’92 Patricia D. Sweeney ’55 Maria R Fuentes ’85 David Madeira Dr. Kathryn J. Trenholm D.V.M. ’81 Robert E. Gardner Jr. ’79 Deborah Moore Marston ’73 Mark H. Waite ’82 Dr. Virginia R Gibson ’72 Kurt Ray Marston ‘74 Daniel B. Williams ‘91 Marion Perkins Goodenough ’62 Philip H. Martin ’70 Timothy M. Grace Col. Judith Call McCollum ’76 (As of 2/28/03)

40 Mainely People Spring 2003 Alumni Newsmakers

William Brennan '77 now at NOAA

William Brennan '77, '02 Ph.D. was ap­ pointed last spring as the deputy assistant secretary for international affairs at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad­ ministration. Brennan grew up in Castine where his father worked at the Maine Maritime Academy. It was an environment which stimulated an interest in the ocean and marine resources. Brennan is currently working on developing a "coordinated and functional international affairs office"—a job which requires a great deal of foreign travel. Brennan brings a wealth of experience to the job, including serving as the com­ missioner of marine resources under Gov­ ernor John McKernan. When he left that William Brennan '77, '02 Ph.D. (Photograph courtesy of Jennifer Lawinski, Boston University position, he decided to return to UMaine Washington News Service.) to earn a doctorate from the college of en­ vironmental sciences. (Information from Mainebiz stated in a press release. Greenlight and will now have the chance the Boston University Washington News The profile on Dowe that appeared in to work with actors Ben Affleck and Matt Service.) Mainebiz also recognized his achievements Damon. at connecting Bangor Savings Bank to the Project Greenlight, designed to help as­ community. Under his leadership the bank piring film makers, has two categories: best Jim Dowe '72 is Maine established the Bangor Savings Bank Foun­ screenplay and best director. As winners Business Leader of the dation, which has given more than $1 mil­ of the contest, Rankin and Potelle will be lion to educational, arts, medical, and civ­ awarded corporate backing from Miramax Year ic organizations. The bank has supported and HBO to direct The Battle of Shaker organizations as varied as the National Heights, written by Erica Beeney. They will Folk Festival, the YMCA, and the univer­ also have a star-studded cast, with Ben P. James Dowe '72, president and chief ex­ sity system. One of the beneficiaries of Affleck and Matt Damon signed up to star ecutive officer of Bangor Savings Bank, Bangor Savings Bank's public spiritedness in the film. was recently chosen as 2003 Business Lead­ was the alumni association's new Buchan­ "There is a lot of pressure on us, but it's er of the Year by Mainebiz, a biweekly busi­ an Alumni House. Dowe also served as co- exciting," Rankin said of the opportunity. ness publication based in Portland. chair of the Buchanan Alumni House fund- "Both Efram and I feel strongly that we Since becoming CEO in 1995 Dowe has raising committee. wouldn't be here if it weren't for the sup­ helped transform what was essentially a port we got in Maine." community bank into the second largest Potelle and Rankin have been working locally owned bank in the state. In that time together for 15 years and own and operate period, the bank's commercial loan port­ UMaine alumni are win­ Newborn Pictures, an independent film folio has grown from $11.3 million to $61.6 ners at the Sundance Film company in Portland. million. Festival The pair began production of The Battle "Dowe urged the bank's board to sup­ of Shaker Heights in March of this year, and port a successful offer to purchase 28 Fleet the film is slated to be released in theaters branches in 1998, and he has helped engi­ Two University of Maine alumni, Kyle nationwide this August. (Story courtesy of neer the bank's diversification into finan­ Rankin '94 and Efram Potelle, were win­ the Maine Campus.) cial services and insurance products," ners at the Sundance Film Festival's Project

Spring 2003 Maine 11 Politics of the People

If you want to John Baldacci '86 seems to be bucking some trends in American politics. Maine's newest governor isn't rich and he's not a lawyer. He's soft-spoken and unassum­ ing. Rather than relying primarily on mass media marketing, he likes to go out understand Maine and make his case to the people, face-to-face. And as politics seem to be increas­ ingly polarized, he likes to bring sides together and seek middle ground. Governor John Fortunately for Baldacci, he also bucked the trend in America's most recent election. As Democrats nationwide struggled, he defeated his Republican oppo­ Baldacci '86 and his nent, Peter Cianchette '83, by a fairly comfortable margin in 2002. In doing so, he became just the second University of Maine graduate to be elected gover­ nor—the first since John Reed '42. commitment to Yes, the political philosophy and style of John Baldacci seems to be working for him just fine, thank you. And that philosophy is summed up in a quote he public service and likes to keep displayed nearby: "What have you done for the people today?" The quote is from his late father, Robert Baldacci. And to understand Gover­ grassroots politics, nor Baldacci, and his politics, you always have to start with family. Baldacci's political persona was largely shaped by growing up around his you have to start family's restaurant, Momma Baldacci's, in Bangor. His father, the son of Italian immigrants, was keenly active in Democratic party politics. He served 12 years on the Bangor city council and helped in the election of Ed Muskie to the gover­ with family. norship in 1954. Later, during the 1960 presidential campaign, he was instru­ mental in bringing John F. Kennedy to Bangor, including a visit to the family restaurant. The Kennedy visit made a lasting impression on young John Baldacci. But more important was the fact that, as he grew up, Momma Baldacci's became a gathering place for local politicians, with lively discussions on the issues of the By Jim Frick day. The passion for politics and public service rubbed off on all eight Baldacci children. Baldacci's parents were also instrumental in the formation of their children's values. Photographs by Toby Hollis "Yes, my values come from my parents, " Baldacci says. "And they were very basic—tell the truth, work hard, and always be yourself. That's how I always tried to live my life and that's what has given me the opportunity to be in the position I'm in." Values and responsibility weren't just talked about in the Baldacci family— there was also on-the-job training. All the Baldacci children were expected to help at the restaurant. "By the age of 10, all of us were expected to put in some work at the restau­ rant, at least a day a week," Baldacci remembers. "We would work with my grandmother or my dad—mopping floors, busing tables, that type of thing. Of

12 Maine Spring 2003 Spring 2003 Maine 13 course with so many kids we had a built- thing was all right." Baldacci's first elected office was to the in dishwasher, busboy, everything a restau­ John Baldacci's passion for politics and Bangor city council at the tender age of 23. rant needed." public policy continued to develop in high In 1982 he was elected to the Maine State Baldacci says that whenever he and his school. According to longtime friend and Senate where he stayed until he decided siblings started to reminisce about those Bangor High School classmate John Dia­ to run for Congress in 1994. days working at the restaurant, his moth­ mond '77, '89G, Baldacci was actively in­ During these years he continued to er, Rose, would look at them and say, "And volved in the debate team and also the in­ work at the family restaurant and finish it never hurt you any!" ternational affairs club. his degree from the University of Maine. Baldacci's father died in 1993, and his "He was serious about politics, even in Education was, in fact, one of those core mother passed away just a year ago. Both high school," says Diamond, who served values the senior Baldaccis instilled in the were very much on the new governor's with Baldacci in the Maine Legislature and children. Seven of the eight children have mind when he was sworn in in Augusta now works as external affairs director for degrees from UMaine. last January. the UMaine System. "And it wasn't just "We used to work at the restaurant and "When I was taking that oath of office, presidential politics or current events, he then go to classes," Baldacci recalls. "We I was thinking of mom and dad, and it was was really into policy-making, which was worked our way through. Thank God for very emotional," Baldacci says. "They pretty unusual for a high school kid. the University of Maine, because without were so important to me and I knew what "If we had voted for a classmate who it, we wouldn't have had the opportunity that moment would have meant for them. was most likely to go on and become a con­ to get a college education." What got me through was knowing they gressman or governor, it would have been Baldacci's first election to Congress in were watching me and making sure every­ John," Diamond adds. 1994 was a close one. But as he put his

UMaine alumni in key roles on the Baldacci team

Left to right: Kurt Adams, chief council; Daryl Fort '92, di­ Trish Riley '73, '78G, director of the office of health policy and rector of community development; Rebecca Wyke '84, '89G, finance; Richard Davies '69, '72G, senior policy advisor; commissioner of the department of administrative services; Michael Cantara, commissioner of the department of public Patrick McGowan, commissioner of the department of con­ safety, and Charles Spies '79, '83G, CEO of the Finance Au­ servation; Dawn Gallagher, commissioner of the department thority of Maine. Not in photo are: David Cole '77, '79G, com­ of environmental protection; Robert Spear '65, commissioner missioner of transportation; Lance Boucher '00, legislative aid of the department of agriculture, food, and rural resources; to the governor; Alanna Hounsell '02, administrative secre­ Jane Lincoln '76, chief of staff; Marty Magnusson, commis­ tary; Jack Cashman '73, senior policy advisor, and Doug sioner of the department of corrections; Governor Baldacci; Dunbar '00G, director of communications.

14 Maine Spring 2003 "people first" philosophy to work, his pop­ ularity grew quickly and steadily In 1996 Karen Baldacci '83 he was reelected with over 70 percent of the vote. By the time of his final run for Maine's First Lady Congress in 2000, victory was a foregone conclusion. If you want to talk to Maine's new first There are a lot of reasons for Baldacci's lady during the week, you may just have popularity. For one, people seem to trust to go back to kindergarten. him and think that his commitment to pub­ Karen Weston Baldacci '83, '01G is fin­ lic service is for real. That perception is ishing her second year of teaching at the backed up by the people who know him Fruit Street School in Bangor. But it will best. be her last for at least four years. "He's in politics for all the right rea­ "I realize that I can always be a teach­ sons," says his wife Karen '83 (see sidebar, er, but this is the only time I can be a gov­ page 15). "He's in it to serve the people." ernor's wife," she says. Then there is the Baldacci manner— Karen, who met John Baldacci while soft-spoken and unassuming. As reporter both were students at the university, ac­ Sharon Mack observed in a profile several tually received her undergraduate degree years ago: "He's your next door neighbor in food and nutrition and worked as a swapping a story over the fence." dietitian for many years. After her son Former state Democratic chairperson Jack started school, she volunteered in his classroom. She realized that she would Victoria Murphy concurs that Baldacci has like to be involved with children's overall development, so while John was in the an extraordinary way of connecting with Congress, she returned to UMaine to get a master's degree in education. people at a gut level. She is looking forward to the end of her Bangor/Augusta commute. But more "John has lived so much of his life in importantly she's looking forward to having an impact on issues close to her heart— the real world, from being one of eight chil­ education and nutrition. dren, to working and being part of the fam­ So far she says the only thing different about being the wife of a governor is that ily business," says Murphy, co-owner of she has lost her anonymity. Pan Atlantic Consultants. "No matter what he's done since, those earlier experiences are his frame of reference. That's kept him grounded." amount of goodwill. nized as Maine Teacher of the Year. Dur­ As a congressman, Baldacci put those From Lewiston to Ellsworth to Caribou, ing the visit, she expressed to her repre­ qualities to work by spending a great stories of Baldacci's one-on-one political sentative her dismay at the lack of global amount of time listening to the concerns style abound. awareness among educators. of his constituents. When he visited a group home in Bar "But you can always check in at It was, in fact, the result of listening to Harbor he played ping pong with resi­ Dwight's barber shop and find out what is a constituent that got him started with his dents, who were so taken with their con­ going on," Baldacci responded. now famous grassroots spaghetti dinner gressman that they asked him to come The familiarity with the local Presque fundraisers. Someone approached him and back. Isle landmark brought a laugh from Hen­ complained that he wanted to be involved "I will," he said, "and I'll bring a spa­ drickson. "You're absolutely right," she in the political process but he didn't have ghetti lunch for everyone with me." said. (From the Bangor Daily News.) the $100 or more required to attend politi­ It's the kind of thing politicians say Victoria Murphy says that it is this type cal party events. during campaigns—the residents of the of detailed knowledge of his district that "I've tried to make everybody part of home didn't expect to see him again. But a earned the people's trust. the process," Baldacci explains. "To give month later he returned with spaghetti and "He spent an inordinate amount of time everyone the opportunity to get involved." bread sticks for all. traveling that district as a congressman," While serving in Washington, Baldacci Baldacci is also keenly in tune with lo­ she says. "He knows every corner of it. He returned to his home state almost every cal communities in the state—something understands where the people of Maine weekend—to spend time with his family that will aid him greatly as governor. come from and how hard it is for them." but also to attend functions throughout his A few years ago, Elaine Webber Hen­ Baldacci has needed to put all his per­ district. His commitment to attend those drickson '73, '91G of Presque Isle visited sonal attributes to work in his first few functions and his attentiveness to people's Congressman Baldacci at his office in months as Maine's governor. He faces an concerns earned him a tremendous Washington. She was there to be recog­ ominous state budget deficit with all the

Spring 2003 Maine 15 corresponding pressure from interest cipient of state doesn't float ideas and then see if he can groups who do not want their particular aid, but really as build a coalition to support them. He'll get areas cut. a partner and re­ a sense of what is possible, then he'll go True to his charcter, Baldacci is taking a source in eco­ out and get support for it. John always philosophical and optimistic approach to nomic develop­ gives a lot of thought to how he can make the problem. ment and policy something happen before he goes through "The deficit and the economic down­ making." with it." turn are temporary situations," he says. Diamond Karen Baldacci agrees. "Governor King faced a similiar downturn thinks that Bal­ "He's a consensus builder," she says when he started his administration, but dacci's ap­ with conviction. "He's the third of eight that was followed by years of robust proach to higher children, so that comes naturally to him. growth for the state. Maine citizens will education is re­ "He's a great listener—he brings sides to­ flective of how gether." respond as we always do. We'll pull togeth­ David Cole '77, '79G is er just like we did in the ice storm." he will approach the latest UMaine grad­ As for the transition from being a U.S. He points out that many other states are other important uate to join the Baldacci Representative to a state chief executive, in much worse budget situations than issues in the cabinet, as commission­ Baldacci seems to be making the adjust­ er of transportation. Maine. state. ment with relative ease. "Michigan actually had to cut its high­ "His 'What have I done for the people' "Obviously there is more focus on you," er education budget by 15 percent," he philosophy will distinguish him quite a bit he says. "In Congress you're one of 435. says, adding that he is committed to main­ from his predecessors," Diamond says. As governor you're one of one. Because of taining the recent momentum in public "The way he approaches the job will dem­ that you need to recognize that what you higher education in the state. onstrate his decades of experience as a city do and say has consequences. In this of­ "But we have work to do," he says. "We councilor, a state senator, and a grassroots fice you have a great deal more direct re­ shouldn't have duplication in higher edu­ oriented congressman." sponsibility for the people of the state." cation in the state. I want to see more shar­ In a media age, when politicians often From a personal standpoint, the move ing, more cooperation, more innovation." feel compelled to make a big announce­ seems to be all positive. A cooperative initiative he is most ment and then look for ways to make it "I love being back here full time," he pleased with is a recent proposal to turn happen, Diamond notes that Baldacci gen­ exclaims. "I couldn't wait to come back to the state's technical colleges into commu­ erally takes the opposite approach. Maine, to start working shoulder to shoul­ nity colleges and make them more com­ "He's a doer, but he also approaches der with Maine people." patible with the UMaine System. things very methodically," he says. "He And with his office just across the street He also clearly understands the connec­ from his new residence in the Blaine tion between the research done at the uni­ House, Baldacci definitely doesn't miss the versity to the state's economic growth. Black Bears in the Legislature long trips from Washington to be with his "The university is a critical element in family. the state's economic success," Baldacci SENATE "I've really just enjoyed being able to states. "If income levels here are deter­ • Dennis Damon '71 be with Karen and my son Jack every night. mined by educational attainment and the • Paul T. Davis '86 Now, I get to help him with science projects amount of research and development that • W. Tom Sawyer '70 and all that kind of thing. That's a real takes place per worker, then we have to • Arthur F. Mayo '58 treat." make sure that higher education is acces­ • Karl W. Turner '65 He also hopes to get a little more time sible and affordable. We also have to con­ • Michael F. Brennan '78 to work on his golf game and to enjoy at­ tinue to fund research. We have to make • Ethan Strimling '92 tending various functions around the state sure everyone understands that it's collec­ • John Martin '62 with his wife and son. tively in our interests to do that." Otherwise, the Baldacci routine stays Diamond is confident that the new gov­ HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pretty much the same—up for an early ernor will be a strong supporter of public • Sarah O. Lewin (attending) morning jog, then a very long, lucky-if-you higher education in Maine. • Robert A. Daigle '52 get-lunch day at the office. "The fact that he is a product of a pub­ • Ken A. Honey '55 And as he walks out of the State House lic university and that many of the people • Gary E. Sukeforth '83 door on most evenings, he'll still ponder working for him are also graduates of the • H. Sawin Millett '67 his father's words and ask himself what university system gives him a different • Raymond G. Pineau '67 he did for the people that day. perspective on things," Diamond notes. • Jonathan Thomas (attending) "That's my constant reminder as to "He doesn't see public education as a re­ what this is all about," Baldacci says.

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United Nations advisor Trinto Mugangu ’90 Ph.D. devotes much of life to helping preserve the biodiversity of his native Africa. That’s not an easy job when you’re working in the midst of a devastating war.

onservation work getting power a few hours per day. in Africa can be a "This was a major community mighty challenge. problem as well as a biodiversity Poverty, lack of problem," Mugangu notes. education, popula­ With Mugangu's coaching and tion pressures, and war present GEF funding, the community Cmajor stumbling blocks to protect­ found and introduced a natural ing the unparalleled richness and enemy, a weevil, to counter their in­ diversity of life on this environ­ vasive and destructive guests. mentally endangered continent. Now, four years later, the problem Just ask Trinto Mugangu '90 is under control and the indigenous Ph.D., regional biodiversity advi­ fish of the region, as well as many sor to the United Nations Devel­ other microorganisms are again opment Program (UNDP) and the thriving. And much to the delight Global Environmental Facility of the community, electricity is (GEF) in central and west Africa. again being produced seven hours The GEF is a fund that was estab­ per day. lished just prior to the Rio Earth "So we solved a biodiversity Summit to promote conservation, problem while also helping the sustainability, and to battle ozone community and the local depletion and human induced cli­ economy," he says. mate change. It's just that kind of win/win, Mugangu's job is to collect in­ sustainability situation that brings dividual and community ideas on than 35 projects he's coached come to frui­ Mugangu satisfaction in his work. But biodiversity conservation and then help tion, benefiting both biodiversity and lo­ working in conservation and sustainability develop those ideas into proposals that cal communities. in Africa also has its frustrations. meet GEF criteria. One such project involved the river sys­ "At the heart of the problem here is that "I serve as a coach, really," he says. "I tem in Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast). Inva­ many of the peoples of Africa depend on look for people in central and west Africa sive weed species, introduced from South their immediate natural resources for their with good ideas and then work closely America, were adversely affecting the survival—for food and also to sell so they with them to qualify their project for fund­ biodiversity of the river—using up too can pay for medicine and school for their ing. It can take time—up to a year." much oxygen in the water and killing off children," Mugangu explains. "It's difficult Mugangu, who earned his doctorate fish and other river life. It was also affect­ for them to understand the idea that you from UMaine in 1990 and later returned to ing a hydroelectric dam on the river—so have to control the taking of those re­ teach during a sabbatical, has seen more much so that the local community was only sources—that they are finite. The idea of a 18 Maine Spring 2003 quota is not easy to convey. This is where we are trying to do a lot of coaching and Saving the Great Apes education." Mugangu knows that for resource man­ The great apes—gorillas, orangutans, agement to work it has to be controlled lo­ chimpanzees, and banabos—are the crea­ cally. Toward that end he has helped set tures on this earth that are most like our­ up community-based resource manage­ selves. In fact, they contain 98 percent of ment operations in several countries in­ the genetic makeup of humans. cluding Central African Republic, Ghana, Sadly, these animals are also among and Cameroon. the world's most endangered. Experts "The biggest challenge is that in many such as Trinto Mugangu believe that the of these countries people live on as little great apes are on the very edge of extinc­ as $1 a day," Mugangu explains. "They de­ tion and that if major steps are not taken pend on the natural resources that sur­ now, they will be gone within 20 years— round them. But we have to communicate perhaps as few as 10. to them not to take everything. We have to The biggest threats to the great apes' ask them not to feed their children with survival are loss of habitat (forest being endangered plants or animals. Our mes­ converted to crop production), poaching, war, and the increase in the bushmeat sage is to use some and conserve some for trade. The impact of the bushmeat trade has grown with the increased access to future generations." remote areas that the great apes inhabit. Toward that end, Mugangu has worked The mountain gorilla, which Mugangu works most closely with, and which with other like-minded wildlife leaders to gained international recognition through the work of the late Dian Fossey, is among establish a mechanism to control how the most endangered of the great apes. Recent estimates put the mountain gorilla many animals can be killed or taken out of population at about 650. They are found only in the extinct volcanoes forming the the countries. Virunga range along the borders of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), The real answer, Mugangu says, is com­ Rwanda, Uganda, and on the southwest DRC/Uganda border. munity and economic development. If the To learn more about the plight of the great apes, and how you can help, log on people had clean water, schools for their to: www.unep.org/GRASP. kids, and a little income, they would not be so desperate to use the endangered re­ sources around them. went to the conference in England with all It is estimated that there are now as few "But you have to be careful with that the people around the world who are in­ as 650 mountain gorillas in the world. too," Mugangu warns. "If you bring in eco­ volved with great apes— people like Jane And if you think Mugangu's mission of nomic development to an area, people will Goodall and Jo Thompson. One of the protecting the great apes and other species be attracted to that area like a magnet. And things we did was to meet with govern­ doesn't face enough obstacles, add this to that puts even greater pressure on the natu­ ment leaders and try to convince them that the list— he also has to pursue his work in ral resources." we need to change our mentality toward the midst of a devastating war. The endangered species that Mugangu the great apes or we will slowly lose them." In his native DRC, an estimated three has worked the hardest to protect are the The problem, he explains, is a combi­ great apes. His homeland, the Democratic nation of hunting and loss of habitat. conflict there over the past three years—a Republic of the Congo (DRC, formerly "With orangutans (the fourth great ape) war that involves five countries and five known as Zaire), is the only country in the it is the loss of habitat," Mugangu says. different rebel groups. Angola and Zimba­ world where three of the four great apes "These animals survive at the top of tall bwe support the current DRC government, still survive (gorillas, chimpanzees, and trees and those trees are being destroyed. while Uganda and Rwanda support the pygmy chimps). Mugangu has devoted With mountain gorillas it is a combination. rebels. much time and effort to studying and pro­ The mountains they inhabit are sur­ There was some hope that the conflict tecting the great apes, especially the moun­ rounded by densely populated centers was at an end with the signing of a peace tain gorilla. Recently he represented the which are encroaching all the time on their treaty on December 17,2002. Environmen­ DRC at an international conference on the habitat. But hunting is also a problem. talists were especially hopeful that peace great apes. They are taken for food and body parts and would bring a renewed focus on saving the "My work here with the great apes is also captured for zoos in Europe and region's great apes. But the peace accord very important," Mugangu says. "So I America." is not yet implemented.

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*There are costs associated with the use of this credit card. You may contact the issuer and administrator of this program, MBNA America Bank, N.A., to request specific information about the costs by calling toll-free 1-866-438-6262.TTY users, please call 1-800-833-6262. MBNA **A GoldOption/GoldReserve account or credit card advances of any kind may not be used to pay off or pay down any MBNA account. MBNA America, MBNA, Platinum Plus, GoldOption, and GoldReserve are service marks of MBNA America Bank, N.A. www.MBNA.com MasterCard is a federally registered service mark of MasterCard International Inc., used pursuant to license. ©2002 MBNA America Bank, N.A. AD-06-01-0368