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A Magnificent Fund

Consistent giving over many years can have an extremely significant and positive impact at The University of Maine. Nowhere is this better illustrated than by the Nathan Levitan Scholarship Fund.

In 1900 Nathan Levitan and his family moved to the United States from Poland when he was just four years old. After growing up in Massachu­ setts, he became employed in “the needle trade” in that same state. While he was unable to attend college, he did provide financial support for his children so that they could go to college. He also provided his children with a strong ethical upbringing.

Years later, in 1959, his son, Leon Levitan, Ph.D., a member of the Class of 1938 at The University of Maine, decided to honor his father through the establishment of the Nathan Levitan Scholarship Fund at the University of Maine Foundation. The initial gift was $5,000, and every year since, Dr. Dr. Leon Levitan ’38 Levitan has contributed to the fund. When the fund was established, former University of Maine President Lloyd Elliott stated that many UMaine students “will certainly benefit through the years from this magnificent fund.”

What has the impact been of Dr. Levitan’s consistent giving to this “magnificent fund”?

• Through the summer of 2004, a total of $51,000 in gifts given over 45 successive years. • Through the summer of 2004, a fund that was worth approximately $101,170. • A total of over $133,000 in scholarships awarded to over 200 students.

Consistency in giving, when coupled with the power of compounding interest and appreciation, can positively alter countless lives. Dr. Levitan’s consistent giving has done just that.

In the fall of 2004 Dr. Levitan made an additional very generous gift to the Nathan Levitan Scholarship Fund, thus substantially increasing the total value of the fund.

For more information on how you too can establish a “magnificent fund,” even with a modest gift, contact Amos Orcutt '64, CEO/President of the Foundation.

UNIVERSITYo f MAINE FOUNDATION

Two Alumni Place Orono, ME 04469-5792 800.982.8503 or 207.581.5100 100 Foden Road, Suite 303 West Building, South Portland, ME 04106 800.449.2629 or 207.253.5172 www.umainefoundation.org A Letter from the Governor

JOHN ELIAS BALDACCI

GOVERNOR

Dear Fellow University of Maine Alumni:

As Governor of Maine, I am focused on the role of our educational institutions in creating economic development opportunities in our state. Business attraction, expansion, creation, and retention require a trained and experienced workforce. Maine has a great reputation for worker productivity, reliability, honesty, and integrity. As we look to the jobs of the future, I can not overemphasize the importance of higher education to position us for prosperity.

As Governor I have helped provide significant research and development funding at the University of Maine, leveraging additional federal and private research dollars. R & D funding at UMaine has nearly tripled since Maine re-prioritized these investments in 1998. I’m excited that UMaine is partnering with private enterprise to market new products and technologies. Every year, companies related to UMaine research are being created by students or recent graduates.

As Governor, I am focused on expanding economic development opportunities in Maine with many aggressive and innovative initiatives. Maine’s new Pine Tree Development Zones provide significant incentives for new ventures seeking to locate in western, central, eastern, and northern Maine. Small business start-ups in biotechnology, information technology, aquaculture, agriculture, forestry, composites, precision manufacturing, and environmental technologies can access seed funding and assistance from the Maine Technology Institute and Maine’s network of business incubators.

The University of Maine has over 80,000 alumni, located throughout the world, representing all fields and profes­ sions. I am a proud alumnus of the University of Maine, as are many members of my cabinet and staff. Each of us is focused on growing quality jobs for all of the people in Maine.

Whether you are a corporate executive thinking about expanding or relocating, someone interested in starting a business, or someone looking for new opportunities, please take a close look at what is happening in Maine. As an alumnus, you already know Maine, its people, and its quality of life. We are positioned for high quality job growth.

Consider coming home to Maine by visiting the Alumni Resource web site at www.mainealumni.com/resource for more information.

About the Alumni Resource: The University of Maine Office of Research and Economic Development and the Alumni Association are working with Governor Baldacci and several economic development organizations and businesses throughout the state to reach out to alumni. We’re pleased to announce the creation of the Alumni Resource web site. This site has information for alumni who may be interested in starting or expanding a business or who may be interested in employment opportunities. Many new opportunities have been created in Maine in the last five years that make it an exciting time and place to do business! Find out more by visiting www.mainealumni.com/resource. Editor Jim Frick Editorial Assistants Abigail Zelz Betty-Jo Watt Design Jim Frick Design Consultant Mike Mardosa '73 Publisher Donna Keirstead Thornton '78, '79G

Alumni Association Officers Bion A. Foster '68, '70G, Chair Sandford Blitz '92G, Vice Chair Stephanie Barry Brown '65, Vice Chair Catherine Cleale '86, Vice Chair Barbara Brown Dalton '81, Vice Chair Suzanne K. Hart '68, Treasurer M. Perry Hunter '52 , Vice Chair Gregory D. Jamison '72, '98G, Vice Chair Douglas E. Kneeland '53, Vice Chair Nancy Prisk '72, Vice Chair Donna Keirstead Thornton '78, '79G, Interim President in on the ground floor of UMAA Board of Directors Stanley C. Allain '61 your very own Federal-period mansion: Peter T. Berry '61 Dwight S. Blease '83 The Holden Frost House Rachel L. Bouchard '91 Elizabeth Cleale '00 In addition to restoring the gracious interiors of Perry R. Clough '63 The Holden Frost House, we will be building 10 spacious Candace A. Guerette '83, '86G A. Jeffrey Harris '72, '87G new apartments adjacent to the mansion. Alton M. Hopkins '50 Visit our Design Center today and start planning all the Dione Williams Hutchinson '54, '71G details of your dream home, from flooring and fireplaces Jonathan P. LaBonte '02 James M. Leger '00 to cabinetry and counter-tops! With your own Kurt R. Marston '74, '79G custom-designed apartment, private access to the historic John M. Rohman '68 Dianne McLaughlin Tilton '81 Holden Frost House, and the acclaimed services and David W. Townsend '74, '81G amenities of The Highlands campus all around you, Brooke D. Wagner '86 Jeffrey M. Wright '73 this is New England living at its finest.

Publications Committee Nonni Hilchey Daly '59 Nancy Morse Dysart '60 H. Allen Fernaid '54 Douglas E. Kneeland '53, Chair Steve Riley '50 Donna Keirstead Thornton '78, '79G The Holden Frost House

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2 Maine Winter 2005 Volume 86, Number 1 Winter 2005 Alumni Magazine

Around the Campus 4 News from the University of Maine. Leaving a Lasting Legacy at UMaine The building of Buchanan Alumni House heads the list of 8 accomplishments by departing alumni association president Jeff Mills '82.

The iPointer: Aiming to Inform Alumnus Chris Frank has developed a device that could make 10 touring cultural and historic sites a more enriching experience. Page 7

Searching for SuperPres As UMaine searches for a new president, we take a look at what qualities are most important for the university's top job.

Computers: The Next Generation Spirit of Maine Award recipient Linden McClure is on 16 the leading edge of computer engineering and design.

A Message from the Alumni 20 Association Chair Page 8

Plus Mainely People with: Classnotes, alumni events, mini-features, weddings, obituaries, and more.

Cover photo illustration by Mike Mardosa. Page 16 Photograph by Bill Drake. Winter 2005 Maine 3 Around The Campus

Presidential Search Bear's Den Underway Grand Opening

The search for a new Universi­ The grand opening for the all ty of Maine president is mov­ new Bear's Den took place on ing ahead full steam, with the September 24. University of Maine Board of The drive to reinstate a Trustees and the chancellor ex­ modern-day Bear's Den to the pecting a new UMaine leader Union was spearheaded by the at the Orono campus by July. Class of 1944. That class also Until that time, the university funded the $160,000 in renova­ will continue to be led by in­ tions for the project. terim president Robert "It's an honor for us to have Kennedy. the opportunity to create a vi­ The presidential search brant tribute to the legacy of committee was expected to re­ the Class of 1944," said Dawn view applications through ear­ Aubrey, associate director for ly February. The committee is DICK HALE '44 (left), whose vision it was for a computer dis­ dining services. "We embrace chaired by trustee James play to recognize outstanding alumni, unveils the Galaxy of the exciting opportunity to cre­ Mullen '72, '75G. Other mem­ Stars plasma touchscreen with UMaine interim president Rob­ ate an atmosphere that will en­ bers include: alumni associa­ ert Kennedy at an IBM sponsored reception and dinner dur­ hance the facility as a can't- tion chair Bion Foster '68, '70G; ing Homecoming 2004. The multimedia display was funded miss gathering place for board of visitors chair Allen by contributions from IBM/Intel, the classes of 1944 and 1960, UMaine's students." Fernaid '54; faculty members and all of the university's colleges. Laura Cowan May, Knud Her- The event featured several of the UMaine graduates who mansen, and Susan Hunter; are recognized in the new display. Another highlight was a SAT Scores Added UMaine dean Robert Cobb, gourmet dinner sponsored by IBM and catered by celebrity and system trustees Margaret chef Matthew Kenney '88, celebrating several new coopera­ to Scholarship Weston and Lyndell Wish­ tive programs involving IBM, the alumni association, and the Guidelines camper. university's Computer Connection store.

The University of Maine has UMaine Students Distinguished Maine Professor Honored broadened its guidelines for awarding free tuition to the top Turn Out to Vote 2003 Distinguished Maine Professor Kevin Maine high school students. Boyle '78 has added another impressive hon­ Previously those scholar­ Long lines didn't deter student or to his resume—he was recently chosen by ships, up to eight semesters of voters on the UMaine campus the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement free tuition for two students on November 2. Orono clerks of Teaching as the 2004 Maine Professor of the from each accredited Maine had made 1,400 ballots for the Year. high school, were based solely university polling sites, but Boyle, a native of Presque Isle, is a leading on class rank. Under the new those were used up before the environmental economist who specializes in guidelines, the awards will be polls closed. Additional ballots the development of statistical models to esti­ based on a combination of class were brought in from other mate the economic values people assign to natural resources and rank and SAT scores. voting sites. In the 2000 presi­ environmental quality. In addition to being a highly acclaimed The change is an attempt to dential election only about 700 researcher and teacher, Boyle devotes a great deal of time to shar­ be sure that the funds are truly UMaine students voted. ing his expertise with government agencies and environmental awarded to Maine's best stu­ A solid majority of students groups. dents. In the past about one- voted for the Kerry/Edwards "We are delighted that the Carnegie Foundation has recognized third of the scholarship stu­ ticket with the final count Kevin's outstanding professional contributions," noted alumni dents have lost their awards showing 1,114 votes for Kerry association president Jeff Mills '82. The alumni association nomi­ because of a failure to maintain and 486 for Bush. nated Boyle for the award. the minimum 3.0 GPA. 4 Maine Winter 2005 Bog Boardwalk is and garden groups all visited the Becoming a Premier bog." Davis, a UMaine professor Teaching Resource emeritus, was the person whose vision and hard work were in­ great many people venture to the strumental in getting the board­ Orono Bog Boardwalk to take a walk built. His efforts have been peaceful stroll in an interesting, beauti­ supported and aided by a great Aful, but not generally accessible environ­ many local volunteers. ment. More and more, however, the Altogether, Davis reported boardwalk is becoming an important that the boardwalk had about destination for field trips. 21,000 person-visits in 2004—an Last season, the second in which the increase of more than 5,000 from boardwalk has been opened, over 100 in­ the facility's first year in 2003. stitutional groups visited the facility. The Orono Bog Boardwalk, a Among those groups were classes from 4,200-foot long, four-foot wide all levels of schools—elementary grades classroom studies that preceded or fol­ ribbon of hemlock boards, starts through college. University of Maine lowed the trip to the bog," says outgoing in the Bangor City Forest and continues classes in biology, forestry, geology, and director Ronald Davis. "And in addition through university-owned land in Orono. wildlife all made use of the boardwalk. to educational institutions, Boy Scout, Girl It's scheduled to open the 2005 season on "The trips to the bog boardwalk pro­ Scout, and Brownie Scout troops as well May 1. For more information log on to: vide a real world experience to reinforce as groups from summer camps and nature oronobogwalk.org.

9/11 Commission Member Speaks at UMaine Evidence of Sun-Climate Link Reported How safe are we in the post 9/11 world? And how safe can we be? Those were two of the primary topics addressed by 9/11 commission member Bob Kerrey at the A team led by University of Maine scien­ Governor's Distinguished Lecture Series on November 9 at the Maine Center for tists has reported finding a potential link the Arts. Kerrey, currently the president of New School University, is a former between changes in solar activity and the governor of Nebraska and United States Senator. While in the Senate, he served Earth's climate. In a paper in an upcom­ as vice chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee. ing edition of the Annals of Glaciology, they, Kerrey was introduced by Maine Governor John Bal- along with colleagues from China and Aus­ dacci '86 and interim UMaine president tralia, describe evidence from ice cores Robert Kennedy. The 9/11 commission, pointing to an association between the officially known as the National Com waxing and waning of zonal wind strength mission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the around Antarctica and a chemical signal United States, interviewed over 1,200 of changes in the sun's output. people in ten countries and reviewed The goal of the research is to understand more than two and one-half millionwhat drives the Earth's climate system pages of documentation. The commis- without taking increases in greenhouse sion’s report is number two on the New gases into account. York Times bestseller list, and has been nomi- In related news, the university has re­ nated for a Pulitzer Prize. It provides a seri-ceived a second year of funding for re­ search on abrupt climate change. Scientists ous and thoughtful analysis of all the issues re- will use the funds (about $500,000) to fo­ lated to the terrorist threat, andcus onprovides the potential a for the Earth's climate framework for public policy discussions about system to make significant shifts in as lit­ terrorism. tle as a decade or less. Winter 2005 Maine 5 Around The Campus

New Engineering and Science Buddhist Activist Highlights UMaine's Peace Week

Building Opens In a time marked by wide­ Peace and was the founding spread war and terrorism in editor of Thailand's leading "It's a great day for science and the world, the University of intellectual journal before it engineering in the state of Maine took a week to explore was suppressed in 1976. Maine," proclaimed UMaine peace this fall. Sivaraksa, who has a law de­ interim president, Robert Peace Week (October 26- gree, was recently a visiting Kennedy. November 4) was highlighted lecturer at Harvard. Indeed, with the opening of by the visit of internationally During his visit to UMaine the new Engineering and Sci­ known lay Buddhist social ac­ he gave several lectures, ence Research Building (ESRB), tivist Sulak Sivaraksa of Thai­ spoke at classes, and led a another big step was taken to land. Peace Week is an annual group meditation. connect the university's re­ series of lectures and discus­ According to peace studies search with economic develop­ sions sponsored by the faculty member Hugh Curran ment in the state. university's peace studies Sulak Sivaraksa talking to a peace '89G, Sivaraksa's visit was an The $16 million ESRB, program. studies class. inspiration to many. which was approved by Maine Sivaraksa is an important and has organized groups to "For this campus to have voters in 2002, will house offic­ figure in the socially engaged preserve local environments, him is quite a feat," Curran es and laboratories for the elec­ Buddhist movement. He has principally forests, that are es­ said. "He is a major voice on trical and computer engineer­ been deeply concerned with sential to village economies. peace and environmental is­ ing departments as well as for environmental destruction He is the author of Seeds of sues." the Laboratory for Surface Sci­ ence and Technology. The new facility is connect­ Six Alumni Inducted into Hall of Fame ed to the former Barrows Hall. Its most impressive feature is a ormer UMaine coaches Walt Abbott '58, '65G and Janet Ander­ 3,500 square-foot clean room. son '67G headed a list of six new inductees into the UMaine It's the only one of its kind in Sports Hall of Fame. All of the inductees were UMaine alumni. northern New England. It will FAbbott played three years of Black Bear football from 1955 to be a boost for research and de­ 1957. He returned to the university as a faculty member and even­ velopment in the areas of nan­ tually became head football coach from 1967 to 1975. Two times otechnology, microfabrication, (1991 and 1994-95) he served as interim athletic director. Sculpture sensors, and biotechnology. Anderson coached the Black Commemorates Bear softball team from its be­ Forestry Program ginning in 1979 through 1999. Record Research During that time she won two Funding at ECAC titles, a North Atlantic The UM Bear shown above, by Conference championship, and renowned wildlife sculptor UMaine also led her team to the first ap­ Forest Hart, is available pearance in an NCAA tourna­ through the college of natural Continued investment and ment by a UMaine women's sciences, forestry, and agricul­ growth in UMaine and its state­ team. ture. The sculpture is 4 3/4" wide research and develop­ The four other inductees high and made of solid bronze. ment mission are evident in the were: former UMaine track Forty percent of the sale of funding figures for fiscal year greats Baron Hicken '63 and Pat­ these sculptures goes toward 2004. Grants and contracts ty McCormick Hurlbut '96, '99G; the nine-foot Cub Scouts sculp­ Patty McCormick Hurlbut '96 and reached $56.7 million, a 13 per­ former football star safety ture by Hart, which will be the Claude Pettaway '91 were among cent increase from the year be­ the six new inductees into the Claude Pettaway '91; and three­ centerpiece of the Nutting Hall fore, and the highest in UMaine UMaine Sports Hall of Fame. time ice hockey All-American courtyard. For more informa­ history. (Michael York photograph.) Jean-Yves Roy '96. tion call 581-3229. 6 Maine Winter 2005 Heather Ernest, Jamie Former UMaine star Jamie Cassidy Cassidy Join Select '00 was scheduled to join that select Group group in January with the retiring of her number 24. A star in 1996 to 2000, Cassidy is the Whenever Heather Ernest '04 took the Black Bears' third all-time leading scor­ floor for the UMaine women's basket­ er with 2,380 points. She also grabbed ball team, teammates always knew she 983 rebounds in her four years at Maine. would give a 100 percent effort. That As with Ernest, Cassidy was a four­ maximum effort, along with a consider­ time all-conference selection. In addition, able amount of talent, earned the Tem­ An emotional Heather Ernest watches as her she was the America East and ECAC ple, Maine, native America East Confer­ number 11 is retired at the Alfond Arena on Player of the Year in the 1998-1999 sea­ ence Player of the Year honors twice December 18. Applauding is athletic director son. That year she averaged 21.5 points during her Black Bear career. Patrick Nero. (Bangor Daily News photo by and 8.8 rebounds a game and was also Megan Rathfon.) In December, less than a year after named a Kodak District I All-American. her graduation, Ernest's contribution to number retired. She joins Cindy Blodgett Following her graduation, Cassidy UMaine women's basketball was recog­ '98, Rachel Bouchard '91, Emily Ellis '85, spent two years in the WNBA with the nized with the retiring of her number 11 and Liz Coffin '88 in being so honored. Miami Sol. She also played profession­ Black Bear jersey. Ernest is currently playing profession­ ally in Germany. She is currently the Ernest, who ranks fifth all-time in ca­ al basketball in Luxembourg. She eventu­ head girls' basketball coach at Salem reer scoring and third in rebounding at ally wants to attend graduate school to be­ High School in New Hampshire. UMaine, was the fifth player to have her come a physician's assistant.

Moving to the Forefront of the Nation's Cultural Centers

$10.2 million in renovations planned for the Maine Center for the Arts

The Maine Center for the Arts is think­ ing big—Phantom of the Opera and Miss Saigon big. Those are the types of major produc­ tions that the MCA would like to bring to the university and the state. To make that happen, it has launched a $10.2 mil­ lion campaign to transform the current facility into a showcase cultural center. "People won't have to go to Boston or Rendering of a renovated Maine Center for the Arts by Cooper, Robertson and Partners, architects for the MCA project. New York to see shows the size of Miss Saigon and Phantom of the Opera," MCA executive director John for large, technically complex productions; and a more distinc­ Patches told the Bangor Daily News. "This will be the only cul­ tive home for the Hudson Museum and its collection of pre- tural center of its kind in New England." Columbian art and artifacts. The proposed renovations will include: improvements to Patches expects work on the renovations to begin in 2006 meet standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act; new and take about 15 months. During that time the MCA will go sound and light systems; upgrades to dressing room, confer­ on the road, staging productions at venues throughout central ence, and display space; the addition of "fly-space" to the stage and northern Maine.

Winter 2005 Maine 7 Around the Campus Leaving a Lasting

at UMaine

The beautiful Buchanan Alumni House heads a list of achievements that departing Alumni Association President and University of Maine Vice President Jeff Mills '82 can look

back on with pride. WHENEVER JEFF MILLS '82 returns to UMaine from his new home at Monmouth Uni­ versity in West Long Branch, New Jersey, he'll always have a feeling of pride and accom­ plishment as he approaches Buchanan Alumni House. "Yes, I'll always have a great feeling when I come back to this building," Mills says. "Along with all my partners in the project, I feel this is something of my legacy here on campus." Indeed when Mills came to the alumni association in 1997 from Arizona State (where By Jim Frick he earned his master's degree and his Ph.D.), an alumni house for the UMaine campus was still a long way from becoming a reality. Mills's predecessor, Max Burry '57, had Photograph by Bill Drake taken the big first step by forming a partnership in the project with University of Maine Foundation executive director Amos Orcutt '64. But the site, design, construction, and funding of the project made for a daunting task for Mills. The new Association president set right to work. With the help of a highly motivated board of directors and alumni association staff, Mills negotiated a lease agreement for a site with the university, cleared the legal and zoning hurdles, worked closely with the architects and builders on the design and construction, and perhaps most importantly, led the way with the Alumni House fundraising effort.

8 Maine Winter 2005 And no part of that effort was as im­ ing much of the planning and construction "We now have a united annual fund," portant as securing the $1 million naming of Alumni House. Mills says with some satisfaction. "We gift. "What Jeff brought to the Association have all 138 under one campaign. We've That momentous event happened was the vision and the focus to get the set up a process for how a project becomes quickly and a bit unexpectedly. Mills was Alumni House project done—and done a priority. It's been a great thing. Our alum­ in California for an annual spring alumni well," Jamison says. "He had the political ni especially appreciate it." reception. Prior to leaving Orono, Amos skills, the know-how, and the commit­ As a result, the university just had its Orcutt had suggested Mills meet with re­ ment." most successful fundraising year in histo­ tired dentist and California resident Dr. While Buchanan Alumni House is the ry, with a total of over $18 million. Robert D. Buchanan '44 to discuss the crown jewel of his time at the alumni as­ So why with everything going so well, Alumni House project. sociation, there are other accomplishments would he want to change jobs and leave "I went to lunch with him, my wife by which Mills is likely to be remembered. his native state? Tammy ('04G), and UMaine first lady Di­ At the alumni association, other impor­ "The decision to leave here was the anne Hoff," Mills explains. "Afterward, he tant accomplishments included getting most difficult I've had to make in my ca­ asked Tammy and me to go back to his ho­ alumni records from paper to electronic reer," he says. "I wasn't looking else­ tel room to meet his wife, Pearlee. We files and computerizing the Association's where— I was contacted by search consult­ talked for over an hour about his growing phonathon center. Mills also worked with ants for Monmouth University. I went up in Caribou and about the down to visit and was im­ university. We hit it off imme­ pressed with the area. It's a diately." small, private school, but Dr. Buchanan told Mills that with tremendous potential he would let him know at that for growth. Having been at evening's event just what he UMaine almost eight years, would contribute to the Alum­ I thought I needed a new ni House project. challenge and that it was "He was the first one there," time for change—and this Mills remembers. "He walked was a great opportunity." right up to me and told me he As vice president for in­ was going to give the naming stitutional advancement at gift for the building." Monmouth, Mills will have That gift catapulted the a position similar to the one project forward. And as things at UMaine, but with even progressed, Mills kept Dr. greater responsibilities. Buchanan updated on every The numerous tributes step of design and construc­ that Mills received at a De­ tion. They eventually became Jeff Mills (far right) gives a VIP tour of Buchanan Alumni House during cember farewell gathering at close friends. the building's grand opening celebration in May 2002. The building was Alumni House were a testa­ completed on time and entirely with private funds. "I really have come to view ment to just how much he it as almost a father-son relationship," the UMaine Foundation and former state was liked and respected on campus and Mills says. senator Mary Cathcart to create the highly throughout the state of Maine. The words He adds that while his relationship with successful Black Bear license plate. of Peter Hoff, whom Mills worked with at Dr. Buchanan is a very special one, he's be­ But his contributions extend beyond the the university for seven years, expressed come close to dozens of UMaine alumni Association to the university as a whole. the feelings of many. during his seven-plus year tenure. Two years ago, when then President "While you were here, what wonderful "I've had wonderful, close personal re­ Peter Hoff asked Mills to become his vice things happened!... Alumni pride and spir­ lationships with so many of our alumni," president for advancement while continu­ it soared at UMaine—largely because of he says. "Those relationships, along with ing as president of the alumni association, your efforts. I firmly believe that this step those with my staff, are by far, the best the fundraising efforts of the university for you is more of a beginning than an end­ thing about this job." were in dire need of some coordination. ing. You are a person of unusual talent, and One of those relationships was with Mills used his considerable political I believe this next job is another important former Association board chair Greg Jami­ skills to bring cooperation among 138 dif­ step that will allow me someday to greet son '72, '98G who worked with Mills dur­ ferent fundraising entities. you as 'President Mills.'"

Winter 2005 Maine 9 Innovation The iPointer: Aiming to Inform

ay you're walking around orientation. If you turn around or move to Boston's historic North End or a different place, the device will provide a maybe you finally took that trip more comprehensive and customized view Sto Gettysburg. The buildings, of the surroundings. monuments, and landmarks are fascinat­ "We've taken an off-the-shelf PDA and ing, but all through your walk you have to added an orientation sensor to it," Frank keep fumbling through your guidebook to explains. "And we have a Geographic Po­ gain some history and insight into what sitioning System which tells us where you you're looking at. Alumnus Chris Frank has are—what you're facing. A cell phone con­ Now imagine this: What if you had a nection takes that information and hits our portable, hand-held device that you just developed a device that could data base. The data base calculates what pointed in the direction of that building or make touring cultural and you are pointing to and returns photos and monument and instantly received all the audio files describing what you are look­ information you wanted? historic sites a much more ing at. " Well thanks to University of Maine enriching experience. IST is currently able to provide its ser­ alumnus Chris Frank '01, '03G and univer­ vice for tours of the buildings on UMaine's sity-related research support, such a device provides information about the user's sur­ campus. But Frank sees much greater pos­ will soon be available. roundings. sibilities for the iPointer within the A few years ago Frank started to think Of course, the idea of a mobile tour company's mission of assisting historic that there could be an easier, high-tech way guide isn't completely new. But unlike ex­ and cultural organizations. His immediate to help tourists learn about the cultural and isting devices, which just guide tourists goal is to find investors. historic places they visit. At the time he was along a standard pathway, the iPointer al­ "That will get us to the point where we a graduate student in the spatial informa­ lows for much more flexibility. You select can get some customers. Then we'll need tion science and engineering program, the objects for which you want informa­ venture capital to really market the prod­ studying with Professor Max Egenhofer '89 tion, and the iPointer automatically adjusts uct to cities and cultural and historic Ph.D. Egenhofer had received a large re­ its presentation based on your position and places." search grant to work on developing a cut­ ting edge, next generation, mobile map­ ping computer system. Frank says that as the research team progressed, they quickly realized that their work had strong potential for commercial spin-offs. It didn't take him long to decide he wanted to start his own company. So Frank took some small business classes, put together a business plan, and was accepted into the "incubator" program at Target Technology Center in Orono. He received some funding from the Maine Technology Institute and subcontracted with the university to spin out products from the academic research. He even started to hire his first employees. Less than 18 months later, his company, Intelligent Spatial Technologies (IST), had a prototype of what it called the iPointer— The IST staff are all UMaine graduates. Left to right are: software engineer Brian Oickle '00, an interactive, digital tourist guide, which management analyst Anna Nakova '04G, manager/founder Chris Frank '01, '03G, and software engineer Markus Wuersch '03G. 10 Maine Winter 2005 YOUR CLASSNOTES PUBLICATION

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Winter Wonderland Campus snow sculptures from the '30s and '40s Alumni News and Events

Calendar of Events

Spring Swing Events Details on these individual events will be posted when finalized. Sunday, March 6 Fort Myers, Florida Tuesday, March 8 Fort Lauderdale, Florida Thursday, March 10 Vero Beach, Florida Friday, March 11 Daytona Beach, Florida Tuesday, March 22 Tucson, Arizona Wednesday, March 23 Scottsdale, Arizona Friday, March 25 San Diego, California (tentative)

Donna Thornton to serve Wednesday, March 16 as interim alumni Kennebec Valley Alumni Club Luncheon & Meeting at the Augusta House of Pancakes Western Avenue, Augusta, Maine -11:30 a.m. association president Speaker: Charlie Slavin, Dean of the University of Maine Honors College RSVP to Vai Mitchell at (207) 581-1494 or e-mail [email protected] Donna Keirstead Thornton ’78, ’79G has been selected to serve as the alumni asso­ Thursday, April 7, 2005 ciation’s interim president and CEO. Portland Alumnae Club potluck dinner, Falmouth Memorial Library, 5 Lunt Road, Donna, who previously held the position of Falmouth - 5:00 p.m. alumni operations director, will replace For information, contact Marion Libby Broaddus ’42 at (207) 854-4648 or Agnes Ann Walsh outgoing president Jeff Mills ’82, who is ’41 at (207) 885-1414. moving on to become a vice president at Monmouth University (see story on page 8 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 of the magazine). No timetable has been Kennebec Valley Alumni Chapter (KVAC) Annual Meeting & Dinner set for hiring a permanent president. Details TBA. Check back for more information. Donna joined the alumni association in 1999 as the annual fund and membership Saturday, May 14, 2005 director. She assumed the position of oper­ Maine State Society 60th Annual Lobster Dinner, Fairfax, Virginia ations director in spring 2002. In that June 3-5, 2005 capacity she managed the day-to-day Reunion Weekend at the University of Maine operations of the alumni association and Honored classes are: 1955, 1950, 1945, 1940, and Senior Alumni, UMaine campus, Orono also served as a managing partner of the Alumni House. Thursday, August 4, 2005 Before starting work at the Association, Portland Alumnae summer coffee Donna worked as director of corporate Home of Faith Wixson Varney ’56 planning and development at Community 69 Falmouth Road, Falmouth, Maine Health and Counseling Services in Bangor. RSVP by August 1 to Faith at (207) 781-3038. In addition, she served for nine years on the Brewer City Council, including three Be sure to log on to: mainealumni.com to find out the latest information on years as mayor. alumni events on campus and around the country. Donna was born and raised in Presque Isle. Her daughter, Lindsay, is a senior at Correction: On the cover of fall Mainely People we incorrectly identified one of the women in the photo of UMaine, majoring in elementary education. Alpha Chi Omega sisters. The woman standing was actually Marcia Sayward Blake ’61.

2 Mainely People Winter 2005 UMaine Clothing On-Line

Great Black Bear clothing from the University of Maine Alumni Association on-line store is now available at: mainealumni.com. Jackets, sweaters, fleeces, tees, polo shirts, kids’ clothes, tote bags, blankets, and more can be ordered via our secure web site. And we’ll ship directly to your door. Just pick your item and choose your UMaine emblem.

Yearbooks Needed

The alumni association is in need of Prism yearbooks for the years 1954, 1974, 1975, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1986, 1988, and 1989. Anyone who would like to contribute a copy Getting together following the Cumberland County Alumni Chapter (CCAC) annual meeting were Prisms of those can call 581-1137 or e-mail (left to right): 2003 CCAC Outstanding Alumni Award recipient Bill Johnson ’56, chapter presi­ [email protected]. The year­ dent Carrie Dunbar Kinne ’82, the event’s guest speaker Gary Thorne ’70, 2004 CCAC Outstand­ books will be kept in the Allain Library at ing Alumni Award recipient Meredith Strang Burgess ’78, and Andrew Burgess. Buchanan Alumni House. At the other extreme, we have lots of Meredith Strang Burgess Honored at CCAC Annual Meeting extra yearbooks for the years 1992, 1993- 94, 1996, and 1997. Copies of those Prisms Businesswoman and civic leader Meredith Strang Burgess ’78 was one of two UMaine alumni will be sent upon request for a postage fee. honored at the Cumberland County Alumni Chapter annual meeting on September 21 in Portland. Meredith received the chapter’s Outstanding Alumni Award, presented once a year to a New manager for university graduate living in Southern Maine. She has also received the Conwell Award from the Advertising Club of Greater Portland, the YWCA’s Tribute to Women in Industry Award, Buchanan Alumni House the alumni association’s Block “M” Award, and a Volunteers of America “Star” Award. Meredith, who owns Burgess Advertising and Associates in Portland, currently serves on Kathy Hill is the new UMaine’s Board of Visitors. building manager for Also highlighting the event was special guest speaker Gary Thorne ’70. Gary, who also Buchanan Alumni earned a law degree from the University of Maine School of Law and a doctorate in law from House. She replaces Georgetown University, is a nationally known play-by-play broadcaster for ESPN and ABC. Corena Dungey, who served in that posi­ tion since 2002. Kathy, a native of BOD WELL MOTORS Lincoln, Maine, has worked as a supervi­ Ford-Lincoln-Mercury-Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge sor for the UMaine catering staff for seven years. She also has considerable other restaurant management experience. Kathy currently lives in Ellsworth with her Good Luck Black Bears! husband, Wade, and their 15-year-old Bill Bodwell '50 daughter, Kaylee. She and Wade are co­ owners of two Subway franchises in the area and Kathy also serves on the board of the 169 Pleasant Street, Brunswick, ME 04011 207-729-3375 Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry in Ellsworth.

Winter 2005 Mainely People 3 The Alumni Association Salutes the 40 University of Maine Alumni Now Serving in the Maine Legislature Congratulations and best wishes in the new session

SENATE William P. Browne ’64 Vassalboro Stanley A. Moody ’62 Manchester Michael F. Brennan ’78 Portland Emily Ann Cain ’02 Orono Jacqueline R. Beck Norton ’65, ’89G Dennis S. Damon 71 Trenton Darlene Jackson Curley 77 Bangor Paul T. Davis, Sr. ’86 Sangerville Scarborough Raymond G. Pineau ’67 Jay Barry J. Hobbins 73 Saco Robert S. Duchesne ’02G Hudson David E. Richardson 71, ’90G John L. Martin ’62 Eagle Lake Michael Edward Dunn ’96 Bangor Carmel Arthur F. Mayo III ’58 Bath Peter Edgecomb ’63, ’88G Caribou Maitland E. Richardson ’50 John M. Nutting 71 Leeds Edward D. Finch ’68 Fairfield Skowhegan Richard Rosen 77 Bucksport Charles D. Fisher 77 Brewer Thomas B. Saviello ’74G, 78 Ph.D. Ethan K. Strimling ’92 Portland Kenneth C. Fletcher ’68 Winslow Wilton Karl W. Turner ’65 Cumberland Darren M. Hall ’89 Holden Roger L. Sherman ’67 Hodgdon Charles W. Harlow ’65, ’67G Portland Nancy E. Smith ’86 Monmouth HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Henry L. Joy ’76G Crystal Vaughn A. Stedman ’66 Hartland James D. Annis ’61 Dover-Foxcroft Howard E. McFadden ’89G Dennysville Joshua A. Tardy ’90 Newport Leonard Earl Bierman ’94 Sorrento Barbara E. Butler Merrill ’88 Appleton John L. Tuttle ’92G Sanford Richard D. Blanchard ’59 Old Town H. Sawin Millett ’67 Waterford William R. Walcott ’94 Lewiston

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4 Mainely People Winter 2005 Classnotes

would be receiving varying amounts awards dinner held September 21, employed by Westinghouse, the of financial assistance during the 2004, at the Holiday Inn-West Con­ Rural Electrification Program in 2004-2005 academic year. The vention Center in Portland. Washington, D.C., and at the Ports­ amount allocated by Senior Alumni mouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery. He this year will be $82,620. The Senior took early retirement and returned to Alumni members make all of this North Berwick where he worked the possible through their generous family farm. Angelo never married. support, which is greatly appreciat­ 1935 He was 90. ed. Thank you. And now, another reminder that Now for some news about our our 70th Reunion is almost upon us. Basil G. Staples seniors: Happy birthday to Bernard Several classmates have advised 275 Colwick Road “Doc” Mann ’33 on his 95th birth­ me that they will be there. I hope all Rochester, NY 14624 day. Doc was honored on June 9th of you can make it. (585) 247-6509 at St. John’s Catholic Church for his Senior Alumni many years of service to All Saints Catholic School. He was presented Time has come when we ’35ers are having 90th birthdays. I have re­ Bill Currie ’52 a gift, given a standing ovation, and 1936 ceived some notices of celebrations 6 Blueberry Cove Road a rousing chorus of “Happy Birth­ day” from the congregation. A recep­ but would like to hear from the rest Yarmouth, ME 04096-6524 Kenneth L. Ireland tion followed. Congratulations, Doc. of you classmates. For the girls, I (207) 846-3993 1100 North Abrego Drive In June a special celebration promise not to mention the number [email protected] Green Valley, AZ 85614 took place in Belfast at the Mathews of candles on your cakes. (520) 399-3686 Brothers Window Manufacturing Dick Bucknam recently had his [email protected] At the Senior Alumni council meet­ Company. The occasion was to 90th. He writes: “Having just read ing president Jayne Hanson Bart­ observe 150 years of being in busi­ the MAINE Alumni Magazine and ley ’49 introduced new council ness. The company is Maine’s realized that in less than a year our Our classmate, retired lieutenant members: Jean Grindle Carville oldest window manufacturing com­ 70th Reunion will arrive, I thought I’d colonel Emory E. Harris has been ’54, H. Allen Fernaid ’54, Barbara pany. The barbecue and ceremony reflect on my happenings. On my informed by the military that the Sullivan Knowlton ’48, and Henry was held to honor its employees, last birthday I attained the ripe age body of his younger brother, staff Woodbrey ’53. customers, and suppliers. Among of 90. Never thought at that age I sergeant Glendon E. Harris may Jayne reported that the activities those honored was Charles Lang would be this agile as I work out at have been located more than 60 committee had met and finalized ’38, one of three former presidents the Y three days a week and do years after his plane was downed in plans to hold a light luncheon on in attendance. Along with city offi­ some gardening. The birthday was a the almost impenetrable jungle of December 4th prior to the men’s cials the company received congrat­ surprise bash as I hadn’t expected Papau New Guinea. This sad but basketball team playing Harvard in ulations from Governor Baldacci ’86, much ceremony. Jean offered to revealing report is condensed from the “pit.” You all remember the “pit” Senators Snowe ’69 and Collins, take me to dinner the Saturday night an article in the Kennebec Journal home of all of our basketball games and numerous other dignitaries. prior to my birthday. As we drove dated 6 February 2004. when we attended the university. Robert and Madeline Bunker into the yard of the Public House I Sergeant Harris was only 22 The activities committee is made up Russ, both members of the Class of suddenly realized that my son Jim when he was the turret gunner on a of Ruth Fogler Goff ’48, Jean ’34, wrote from Cape Elizabeth, was right in the way. Not only was B-25 bomber patrolling over this Grindle Carville, and Thelma where they are still active and live in he there but all my kids and their largely unexplored island which Crossland Robie ’49. their own home. Maddy wrote, “I still spouses, grandchildren and spous­ happens to be the second largest The Senior Alumni held their get the meals—we do the marketing es, four great-grandchildren, plus island in the world. On this morning second annual luncheon during together. I drive because Bob has my wife’s daughter and niece, a total of 24 October 1943 his plane’s wing Homecoming. This year 86 persons macular degeneration—we’re in of 24. Let me tell you it was a big was so severely damaged by a attended. Last year the number was reasonably good health...walk beau­ surprise.” Japanese kamikaze fighter plane 75. This Homecoming event is now tiful Fort Williams Park and are Congratulations, Dick, and may that it went down in the dense jun­ a traditional part of the fall weekend; thankful to be alive and together.” you have many more happy ones. gle. the same as the senior luncheon We are saddened to report that Arnold Kaplan, our treasurer, A military search party from held during reunion weekend. The Dr. Clarine Coffin Grenfell ’32 died became 90 in March. He and his Hawaii believes that they have Maine Steiners, a university men’s September 7, 2004. To honor her wife have been married 64 years discovered the downed plane, and musical group, provided the enter­ lifelong commitment to literature and and they are both in good health. they have recovered the remains of tainment. They were great! teaching Dr. Grenfell was awarded a They have two daughters, four four bodies which will be laboratory The newly appointed nominating Doctorate in Humane Letters by the grandchildren, five great-grandchil­ tested for their DNA. Emory Harris committee members are: Woody university in 2002. She was an dren, and two more on the way. He and family members of the three Carville ’53, Fred Knight ’49, and active member of the alumni associ­ is active in volunteer work and others in the bomber crew have Ruth Fogler Goff. The committee is ation and wrote the Golden Bears considers himself most fortunate. given samples of their blood for DNA charged with making recommenda­ column for the MAINE Alumni Maga­ We agree and we will see him in testing hoping for a match which tions for new council members, zine from 1996 to 2002. Orono in June. would prove their identity. council officers, and appointees. Congratulations to Richard Other classmates whom I know We all owe a great debt to Glen­ They will make their report to the “Dick” Fuller ’44 on being made an have become 90 include George don Harris and all the others in the council at Reunion 2005. Honorary Lifetime CCAC board Carlisle and yours truly. small but growing military forces in Gianna Marrs of the Office of member. The award was announced Sadly, I have learned of the the Pacific who kept the Japanese Student Financial Aid reported to the at the Cumberland County Alumni passing of classmate, Angelo Min- from occupying Australia just a few council that a total of 64 students Chapter’s annual membership and iutti. He was an electrical engineer miles from New Guinea.

Winter 2005 Mainely People 5 time spent there as a visiting stu­ 1937 dent, while earning her degree at Moravian College. George W. McLellan In order to do justice to Harry’s work, I have decided to divide it up 2600 Croasdaile Farm Parkway into sections. This way, I can spend Heritage Hall Apt. C115 more time in emphasizing its various Durham, NC 27705-1350 parts. Next time, we will delve into (919) 384-2429 Harry’s unusual, interesting career [email protected] path. Elizabeth “Betty” Homans What do people do when they re­ Hancock, who passed away Octo­ tire? Some choose a vocation close­ ber 30, will be fondly remembered ly related to the one they worked at by Balentine residents, A O Pi‘s, for years and pursue it on a consult­ and many others as well. Warm ing or part-time basis. Some do hearted, laid-back, generous, and some serious relaxing then get at possessing a great sense of humor, those activities they never could find Betty carved out a special place in time for. And some may find that our hearts. After graduation, Betty, a there still isn’t time enough for these dedicated high school teacher for low-priority items. Or they may George ’37 and Lucille Bell Grange ’39 celebrated their 65th wedding many years, eventually became very discover new fields to explore. anniversary on October 14, 2004. Lucille was one of the first female active in alumni affairs. She often Thanks to Emmet Meara of the cheerleaders at the University of Maine. combined her efforts with those of Bangor Daily News we know that Herbert “Spike” Leonard. Our classmate Don Kilgour still main­ what I should write about. A teacher Much leisure time was spent at deepest sympathy goes out to her tains his fascination with baseball in junior high school seemed to have Philbrook Farm in nearby Shel­ two sons and other family members. even though he has long been had a big influence in Harry’s life. burne, New Hampshire. The Phil- Also, a correction from last retired from active participation in Among the teacher’s sayings were, brooks provided a home for many of column. Marge Moulton Foster is the sport. These days Don watches “Anything you abuse you lose,” “One the students. pictured in Ellie Crockett Hutchin­ games on TV and doesn’t hesitate doesn’t experience true love until it Harry’s college fraternity, Lamb­ son’s wedding picture. We were to offer a loud comment when he is gone,” and “A fool and his money da Chi Alpha, was home away from roommates in ’37-’38 when Ellie doesn’t approve of the way things are soon parted.” home with Mrs. May McDonough as studied in France. are going. Harry’s earliest days in Newton- house mother. The boys studied in Not long ago, my number two ville, Massachusetts, include memo­ their rooms and slept in the “Ram” grandson, who graduated from the ries of horses and wagons, a few attic. Sunday dinner was always filet University of Virginia Law School in taxis, and a few cars. Also, a visit mignon with all the trimmings. “We May, was married in the University 1939 from the iceman along with the were traveling in the fast lane and of Virginia chapel in Charlottesville, milkman and the baker. As a child did not know it, nor did we fully Virginia. My entire family was in and as a scarlet fever patient, he appreciate it.” attendance, making it a truly special Edna Louise Harrison “Squeeze” was carried a quarter of a mile to a Harry feels that forestry guided occasion for me. Believe it or not, I Dempsey waiting ambulance by his father. A his career and combined with the was the “grande dame,” older than 2526 Carrollton Road two or three party line was the norm sciences, provided a well-rounded anybody! Annapolis, MD 21403-4203 in phone service. The changes in education. Also, that summer and The genius of Thomas Jefferson (410) 268-1888 that area alone can make one’s winter camps as well as the chemis­ is everywhere apparent in architec­ [email protected] head spin! try lab, were “time well spent.” ture and ambiance. I was able to Harry’s college days loom large Going bgck to page one of Har­ visit Ashland, home of James Mon­ Greetings, classmates! With the in having formed the 86-year old ry’s biography, I am going to quote roe, our fifth president. He served in holidays behind us, we can now look “humorist and gentleman” who what he said because it is very many capacities, longer than any forward to the coming of spring! exists today. His B.S. in forestry helpful in explaining who Harry other president. In so doing, he A. John Lippke writes that he and provided him with a wonderful edu­ Halliday really is. spent all of his money and was his wife, Emily, have done a good cation although according to Harry, “When I was second vice presi­ forced to sell his home. He died in deal of traveling over the years. his marks didn’t always reflect the dent of the Senior Alumni in the poverty. In those days, presidents, They have visited 48 different coun­ same! In fact, it caused him to have ’90s, I coined the saying, ‘Sharing is ambassadors, and others in high tries (several more than once). In to do another entire year’s work a Giving Experience.’This idea was places had to pay their own expen­ the USA, they have attended 28 before obtaining that valuable piece inspired by our goal to raise scholar­ ses. Do we appreciate the sacrifice Elderhostel programs in 18 different of paper. Winter Forestry Camp ship money. Also it seemed quite these men made for their country? states. What great memories they meant living for 12 weeks in a log proper to make ‘Bananas’ our new Probably not. must now enjoy! cabin under Spartan conditions. image logo. Accordingly, I was Let us hear from you. ELD Along with the Forest Resource Cutting down a tree with his own awarded the Black Bear Award in Education Survey for alumni, Harry axe, for a city boy, was an adven­ 1993.” Halliday sent in a most ambitious ture in itself! One day, with timber Before doing his autobiography, Lifetime Membership is a project—this being his own autobi­ falling all around, Harry looked down Harry wrote two biographies. One ography. This is done in detail and to see that his boot laces had been for the Class of ’39 and the other in good deal and a great way to includes much of interest to us all. severed by an axe! Fortunately, his memory of his late daughter, Sue show pride in your alma foot was intact. That was his lucky Anne Halliday-Dickert, who passed Also, it is professionally presented mater. Check out special and appears to be a labor of love. day. away in 2002. This has been added Many of us plan to do what he has Summer camp was educational to the collection in the Allain Library discounts for Senior Alumni done, but few even begin. Congratu­ in a different way with a different of Buchanan Alumni House. Also, it by logging on to: lations, Harry, on your achievement! type of social life. Poker, with many has been added to the archives of It will take me some time to decide wild cards, was one of the favorites. Wellesley College in memory of her mainealumni.com

6 Mainely People Winter 2005 plays I wrote.” graduate of Southwestern (now News Sports Hall of Fame in 1956. 1940 When Central High School, Rhodes) College. He received his He is survived by three children and where I taught, took part in New medical degree from Vanderbilt six grandchildren. England play competitions the first School of Medicine in Nashville and Earl Ingalls died in August 2004. Abigail E. Zelz question I would ask the director of completed a residency in internal After graduating from the university, Alumni Publications our play, after I inquired how Central medicine at the Medical University he joined the Marine Corps and P. 0. Box 550 had done, was how well Presque of South Carolina in Charleston, entered Company M of the Third Orono, ME 04473 Isle did, knowing Glenna was in where he and his family reside. Officers Candidate Class at Quanti­ [email protected] charge of it. He always had very Gilda Nardone, daughter of co, Virginia, from 1943-1946. He complimentary remarks about the Sarah Culberson Nardone, was served as a first lieutenant in the There are two pieces of news from Presque Isle production. inducted into Women Work! Hall of Army Air Force. In April 1942 he ’40 classmates this time around. Glenna is still writing a column Fame in Washington, D.C. Gilda is married Dorothy Evans, and they Maxine Robertson Furbush wrote each issue for Echoes magazine executive director of the Maine celebrated their 62nd wedding last September, “I had the excite­ and also serves as its assistant Centers for Women, Work, and anniversary last spring. In 1946 he ment of two weddings this sum­ editor. She also occasionally teach­ Community in Augusta. She resides began working at Porteous, Mitchell, mer—that of a granddaughter in es courses for SAGE (Seniors in Freeport. and Braun, a large Portland depart­ Minneapolis and my grandson, her Acquiring Greater Education). A very The son of Emmy Hopkins ment store, and became its presi­ brother, in St. Louis. An overnight busy and talented lady! Jordan, Harold Jordan, is CEO of dent in 1974. Under his leadership with Peg Peaslee Danforth and a Jeff Mills ’82, alumni association the Greater Manchester YMCA in the company expanded to include quick hello to Ruth Worcester president, gave a very interesting Manchester, New Hampshire. The Y five branches. He retired in 1986. Johnson were two highlights of my talk at a University of Maine lun­ recently was awarded a federal Earl was a member of the Cumber­ trip to New England.” cheon at the Highlands in Topsham. grant of $700,000 to rehabilitate 20 land Club, the Portland Country Wally Beardsell writes, “Thanks Among those hosting the event was single-room dormitory-style apart­ Club, the Maine Liquor Commission, to that great University of Maine resident Charlene Perkins Strang. ments for use by low-income college and the Woodfords Congregational education and Xerox, I am enjoying Did you know that more valedictori­ students in Manchester. Church. He is survived by his wife a comfortable retirement in Pacific ans and salutatorians in Maine Unfortunately our class has lost and two sons. Palisades, California.” select the University of Maine as three more members—Pauline Well, friends, that’s all for now. their college of choice and that Cushing Clough, John Hoctor, Agnes and I wish you all a happy Buchanan Alumni House is consid­ and Earl Ingalls. Our deepest and healthy New Year, and please ered one of the top five alumni halls sympathy goes out to their families. resolve to send us news of what you 1941 in the country? Another interesting Pauline passed away in June are doing. We’d really appreciate it. bit of information—Colvin and Bal- 2004. Her husband, Charles Clough entine Halls are now used solely for ’40, whom she met at the university, Alma Hansen Langlois the Honors Program. had died in 1997. Following gradua­ 543 Hanover Street Connie Philbrook Leger attend­ tion from the university, Polly taught Manchester, NH 03104 ed the Wit’s End picnic in August, in South Paris for one year. She 1942 hosted by Priscilla Thurlow Ander­ lived in Falmouth most of her life A big Maine “Hello” to all ’41ers! I son, Janice Woodward Beedy, and where she was very active in church hope summer was good to you and Dottie Gilman Locke, all of the Class and community affairs and often Marion Libby Broaddus that the fall and winter are also! of ’42. Agnes Walsh had planned to served as a substitute teacher in 40 Oakland Avenue A very nice picture and interview attend but because of another meet­ Latin and French at Falmouth and Westbrook, ME 04092 with Glenna Johnson Smith ap­ ing had to cancel. Agnes hosted the Greely High Schools. Polly was one (207) 854-4648 peared in the Houlton Pioneer Portland Alumnae summer coffee in of the founders of a drop-in center [email protected] Times last March. The article was August. and coffee house for youth in the also carried in the Aroostook Repub­ Not only are members of our 1960s and ’70s. She also did exten­ Since there was not a summer issue lican and Star-Herald. The writer of class doing well, but their children sive volunteer work for several of the MAINE Alumni Magazine I the article, Leonard Hutchins, de­ and grandchildren are also. For organizations and was awarded a may be repeating some of my last scribed the interview with Glenna example, Sarah Marshall, grand­ Lifetime Service Award by the Root column. Our class continues to lose “as always, fun.” In the article Glen­ daughter of Helen Wormwood Cellar, an inner city ministry. Polly is many members and sometimes I do na describes growing up in Ashville Pierce, is still making headlines as survived by four children. not know about their deaths until it is on the Maine coast and attending a basketball star at Boston College. John Hoctor passed away in April printed in the magazine. Let me the University of Maine in the late Sarah led the team in assists three 2004. John enlisted in the United know whenever you are aware of ’30s where she met Don Smith, times this year and in steals once, States Navy in 1942 and served for any deceased classmates. whom she married right after gradu­ but shared the team’s steals five over 33 years, retiring with the rank Our previous class president, ation in 1941. Shortly after, in Glen- times. She was named Big East of captain. He saw duty in World Francis “Andy” Andrews, died na’s words, “a desperate superinten­ Freshman of the Week in March War II as commander of a rocket June 15, 2004. During Andy’s term dent talked me into teaching grades 2004. Sarah was a basketball stand­ gunboat. He participated in four as our president he led us to take on 7 and 8. out at McAuley High School in major battles for which he received the task of raising what we thought “Another desperate superinten­ Portland and was also a former two Bronze Stars for valor and a at the time to be an impossible dent and principal asked me to state champion in the outdoor two- Purple Heart. After World War II he amount of money for our gift to the teach home economics and ad­ mile run. was assigned to the Maine Maritime university. He led, we followed, and vanced composition at Presque Isle Son of another ’41 classmate, Academy where he had a memora­ raised more than we thought possi­ High School....Now in my 80s I can Lib Peaslee Cain, Dr. Bob Cain has ble career as a multisport coach, ble. If you have not visited the uni­ accept myself better than I could in been selected to be included in Best athletic director, and school regis­ versity recently you have not seen the earlier decades....I am warmed Doctors in America 2003-2004. trar. John resigned his position to the beautiful Andrews Leadership by memories of my sons, Steve, Physicians who receive this honor become commanding officer of the Hall at the new Buchanan Alumni Barney, and Mel growing up on the are chosen through an exhaustive U.S. Naval Reserve Surface Divi­ House which was dedicated to Andy farm and my 31 years of teaching peer review survey and only those sion in Bangor as well as embarking and D.J. in May 2002. We all will school, working with high school who earn the consensus support of on an insurance sales career. John miss Andy and his leadership. plays, and seeing productions of their peers are included. Bob is a was inducted into the Bangor Daily As we grow older and our circle

Winter 2005 Mainely People 7 of friends grows smaller we should glasses stood nearby and listened.” Since inheriting a house in Newport take time to remember them and 1943 He said, “That is a mighty fine band. Beach, California, he reports seeing that is exactly what a group of It is almost as good as mine.” That Albert “Al” Reynolds ’44 in Solvang, UMainers do each August at the man was renowned big band leader California. Wonder if they enjoy Wit’s End Reunion. It was started in Helena Jensen of the 1930s and ’40s Glenn Miller! some of those good Danish pan­ 1993 by ’42ers Priscilla Thurlow 12 Frost Street At this July 4th concert, Harris cakes occasionally? He got a new Anderson, Jan Woodward Beedy, Portland, ME 04102 played every march including his left knee in February and now needs and Dotty Gilman Locke at Priscil­ favorite “National Emblem.” His wife a new left eye—and a new right ear! la’s camp on Bear Pond in Turner, A Bangor Daily News reporter and noted he hadn’t played drums for Otherwise he notes that he is still in Maine. All classes have been wel­ photographer caught up with Harris over a year so this was a very emo­ sound health. Just can’t keep a come. This year 35 guests arrived Southard in Bass Park on July 4, tional event leading him to state, “It good man down! on a beautiful day. Class members 2004, where he was playing bass feels like home again.” In a note to the alumni office this were: Nancy Philbrook, Larry and drum for the Bangor Band at its Harris is not very vocal these spring, Donald “Don” Wheeler Mary Cowin Leavitt, Florence Fourth of July celebration. This days. Parkinson’s disease has wrote that, “things have slowed Atwood Butterworth, Marion marked the 70th year he has played confined him to a wheelchair. In down for health reasons for me as Lundgren Kelly, Mike Roy, Paul with the band. He joined the Bangor February he moved into the Bangor well as my wife, Lilian.” A ramp has Beegel, Nat Crowley, Lois “Bud­ Band on July 4, 1935, when he was Veterans Home. Previously, the been built from the side door to the dy” Long Stone, Helen Thorndike 15 years old. He was invited to join Southards lived year round at Bass driveway to make it easier for her Remick, Earl Hodgkins, Natalie the National Guard Band a year Harbor in Tremont. He celebrated wheelchair. Don still sings in the Hood Parsons, Barbara Savage later. During World War II he served his 85th birthday in late July and he church choir, but has given up Thompson, Jo Blake Bail, Dotty with two different artillery bands. is wished belated congratulations! barbershop quartet singing. Howev­ Locke, Jan Beedy, Priscilla Ander­ Following World War II Harris went Charles “Laurie” Parkin writes er, he is still a member of Barber­ son, Frances Holmes Burnett, and into the family business repairing that he and his family finally made it shop Quartet Singing—a 45-year myself. boats and motors and chain saws. to Maine last summer where they association. President Mike Roy reminds us Later, he joined the family’s cash rented a farmhouse on Matinicus Then in late August I received a that all 1942 contributions to the register business on Exchange Island. They enjoyed the visit so note from Mary Hempstead Hem­ university will help build our 1942 Street. much that they probably will be back man telling of Don Wheeler’s death Distinguished Student Scholarship One can say that music has this year in late August. on August 12. We extend our sym­ endowment fund. Please remember always been important to Harris Laurie writes that he loves the pathy to his family. He leaves a rich to mark your gift as the 1942 Fund. Southard. His wife, Helen Southard, mountains in Colorado and there­ legacy. Following service in World I had a nice long telephone chat said music kept him going over the fore continues living there and his War II he was in the group insur­ with Edgar “Ed” Thurlow Pitts in years. He played with the Bangor grandchildren live there also. In fact, ance department of John Hancock August. Ed has been listed with his Symphony for 50 years and also he plans on some skiing on Key­ Insurance Company for 35 years. biographical data in the 59th edition played in a dance band at Norumbe- stone Mountain this fall. He travels He was an active member of the 2005 of Who’s Who in America. ga ballroom across from city hall. back and forth to Saratoga, Wyo­ United Church of Christ in Canton, Congratulations. His book, Long She recalls that once while the band ming, where he owns property and Massachusetts, where he was Ago and Far Away, has been pub­ was practicing, “a tall man with an oil and gas leasing business. treasurer for 10 years and was also lished and as he says it is part history, compassion, and experienc­ es in his life from 1936 to 1945. Ed lives in Stonington, Maine, not far from Mike and Joan Roy. What a lovely area of Maine. After retiring from the service Ed spent most of his life in education serving as teacher and principal in several school districts. His book can be purchased from him at: Polaris Press, P.O. Box 14, Stonington, Maine 04681 Phone (207) 367- 2483. We have some new addresses of classmates to report: Bill ’46 and Lois “Buddy” Stone reside at 202 Brooksby Village Drive # 27, Peabody, Massachusetts, 01960. John and Cherrie Thorne Kaifer are now at 717 Maiden Choice Lane, S.T.#717 Catonsville, Mary­ land 21228. I am sad to report the death of Janice Woodward Beedy on August The Class of 1942 got together for the Wit’s End reunion on Bear Pond in Turner, Maine, in August. Front row, 30th, 2004. Jan was a dear friend left to right are: Jo Blake Bail, Paul Beegel, Barbara Savage Thompson, Jan Woodward Beedy, Mary Cowin and part of the trio who started the Leavitt, and Pricilla Thurlow Anderson. Second row: Natalie Hood Parsons, Helen Thorndike Remick, Dotty Wit’s End summer reunions. Our Gilman Locke, Marion Lundgren Kelly, Fran Holmes Burnett, Larry Leavitt, Marion Libby Broaddus, Nat class extends sympathy to Jan’s Crowley. Third row: Nancy Philbrook, Florence Atwood Butterworth, Mike Roy, and Earl Hodgkins. We re sad family. to report that Jan Beedy, one of the original organizers of the reunions, died shortly after the event. News is always welcome. A total of 35 people attended. Organizers have decided last summer’s reunion would be the final event of its kind.

8 Mainely People Winter 2005 a past president of the Men’s Club. Don was also a retired member of the Bank of Canton board of trust­ ees where he had served as secre­ tary. Mary also wrote that Barbara Cole Bear had also visited her at her lakeside home this summer. Barbara was accompanied by her daughter and son-in-law. This summer marked the last summer at Wit’s End for the ’40s classes. The first pot luck get-to­ gether was held in Janice Wood­ ward Beedy’s ’42 garage in pouring rain! The August ’04 reunion was the last; we have wonderful memo­ ries of this annual event hosted by Priscilla Thurlow Anderson ’42, Jan Beedy, and Dottie Gilman Locke ’42. Sadly, Jan Beedy died in late Au­ gust. Our sympathy is extended to her family. Francesca Perazzi was able to attend the Wit’s End reunion this year. Her sister, Madeline Perazzi, music director for South Portland schools for many years, died in July. We extend our sympathy to Dick Hale ’44 stands proudly in front of the Galaxy of Stars display in the reception area of Buchanan Francesca. Francesca enjoyed a Alumni House. The user-friendly computer display recognizes UMaine’s outstanding alumni. fine teaching career at Deering High School in Portland, Maine. Dick Hale ’44 turns his vision into a reality

Back in the fall of 1991, the alumni association thought they might also be interested in this 1944 published a special issue of the alumni magazine project. The IBM people liked the idea and profiling 125 of the University of Maine’s most agreed to fund all the hardware needed for the Joyce Iveney Ingalls outstanding alumni. The accomplishments of project. 7 Seabury Lane Yarmouth, ME 04096 these graduates greatly impressed Dick Hale, a With the computer needs taken care of, Dick Class of ’44 member and an associate professor began his own fundraising campaign to pay for The summer issue having been emeritus in forestry. the display cabinet and the software that would canceled makes it seem like a very Dick thought that UMaine’s outstanding alum­ need to be developed. His own Class of ’44 gen­ long time since we penned a col­ ni should be recognized on an ongoing basis. He erously donated $5,000. He then set up meetings umn. The one we wrote in March came up with an idea for a user-friendly comput­ with every college dean and key administrator. will be out in late September and this will go to press and be mailed er display that could tell the alumni stories to the Those meetings resulted in donations to the out in the winter. public. project totaling over $11,000. The Reunion was the highlight of Dick’s vision could not be implemented at the During the summer, the Class of 1960 joined the month of June, of course, and time—the technology was just not available and the Galaxy of Stars project, pledging money to we have covered that memorable weekend as an addendum to the the alumni association did not have an appropri­ fund a custom-made cabinet for the display. notes written in March. ate space for the display. But with the completion With all the needed money raised the new Since then Joe and I have sum­ of Buchanan Alumni House in 2002 and rapid media student group ASAP was hired to develop mered at our beloved Boyden Lake advances in technology, he once again present­ the software program which will include voice­ retreat in Perry, Maine. All of our children and grandchildren were ed his idea to the alumni association and the overs, slide shows, and audio and video clips of there with us at one time or another UMaine Foundation. upwards of 150 outstanding UMaine alumni. making it all very special. The reaction to Dick’s idea was overwhelm­ At Homecoming 2004 the Galaxy of Stars was Rhoda Tolford Stone keeps in ingly positive and he began working closely with unveiled and demonstrated at an IBM funded touch with us. She spent some time at her place on Peaks Island this alumni publications editor Jim Frick on a strategy dinner. Thirteen years after his original idea, Dick summer. to make it a reality. watched his vision become a reality. Esther Holden Hopkins and her The project gained momentum when Dick met “I’m a member of the Class of ’44, and we can husband, Jack, were also on Peaks with the director of UMaine’s Computer Connec­ be a persistent and pushy bunch,” he said. Island for the summer, and flew back to California on August 18th. tion store, Doug Marchio. At the time, Doug was “We’re not getting any younger and we like to They enjoyed a luncheon with working on an agreement with IBM and he see things get done while we’re still around!” JoAnn and Al Ehrenfried at DeMil-

Winter 2005 Mainely People 9 los Restaurant on the Portland year—July 2003. Our error. yon, Mexico, (with her son Phil). waterfront. Through John Enman, Class of 1946 Then some independent biking and Under the heading of reunion ’43, we have a letter from him to hiking with her son Page, his wife information, a write-up has been Julie Robbins Shambach in which Adele, and John—was that in Colo­ Mary Spangler Eddy sent to me for Ede Kagan Gross­ he mentions that his collections of rado? Besides all this Lala writes a 10 Bryant Park Drive man. She and her husband, Jerry, letters and newspapers from India weekly column for the Berlin Daily Camden, ME 04843 live in West Palm Beach. Ede does are now at the Library of Congress, Sun. And she still stays very much (207) 230-6624 volunteer work at a retirement thanks to Julie’s Dad, W.V. Robbins, connected to Theater North, the [email protected] home. She and Jerry are avid golf­ D.D.S. The letters are in addition to area theater group. Action, attitude, ers and spend time with family, three the story of the CBI Theater during and a wonderful life. children and five grandchildren. World War II and describe one Hope your holidays were merry and Bob and Stella Borkowski They also enjoy the theater, muse­ man’s experience in the 2nd Photo bright! Before you pack those Christ­ Patten’s letter included information ums, pop concerts, etc. in the area. Processing Detachment. mas cards away, please send a on the students who received schol­ We saw Ede and Jerry at the Re­ When you read this the January/ belated one so that I can share your arships for the 2004-2005 academic union but did not get a chance to February fish chowder lunches will news in this column. We want to year from the Class of 1947 scholar­ talk with them. As we write this we have resumed at the First Congre­ hear from you. ship fund ($1448) available this trust you weathered the Florida gational Church in South Freeport, We received the sad news that year: Michael Leavitt of Palmyra, hurricanes with no problems. Maine. Pete Farnum and Don Bail Joan Potter Robart died on Octo­ Maine, is a senior majoring in new A page of Reunion information are key players and cooks at this ber 22, 2004, at the hospice center media, and is the grandson of Eve­ also came to me for Richard Hale. event. The chowder is five star! in Wayland, Massachusetts, after a lyn Foster Adams. Dick, a retired UMaine associate All for now. We appreciate all the short illness. She is survived by two Sarah Atherton, of Falmouth, professor of wood technology, news you send us. Keep those sons and several grandchildren. Maine, is a junior majoring in ele­ enjoys working with students— cards and letters coming. mentary education, and is the teaching, research, and advising. granddaughter of the late Louis W. Both of the above pages are Howe ’40. included in the Class of ’44 60th 1947 Bryce Moody of Worthington, Reunion book. 1945 Massachusetts, is a junior majoring We hope everyone saw the in business administration, and is Bangor Daily News article on June Mary “Chickie” Sawyer Jordan the grandson of Arthur D. and Jo Clark Meloon 7th entitled “UM Class of ’44 Marks 6 Sea Street Dorothy Bruns Moody. 60th Anniversary.” The write-up was 146 Lancaster Avenue P. O. Box 223 John Evans of Oakland, Maine, Lunenburg, MA 01462 excellent, covering the dedication of Northeast Harbor, ME 04662 is a sophomore English major, and the Bear’s Den with comments and (978) 582-6320 (207) 276-5362 is the grandson of Wayne S. Evans. [email protected] quotes from several class members The students get a morale boost attending the Reunion. A note from the alumni office with along with the financial assistance— From the Stamford, Connecticut, I have misplaced the nice letter from news of an award presented to and knowing where the money goes Sunday Advocate we have a picture Romaine Littlefield Kupfer but she Richard ’48 and Mildred Cohen may encourage us to throw some and article about Juanita and David is undergoing eye treatment and has Giesberg—“Middie and Dick were more money in the pot! D. Pennell’s 60th anniversary. They had to step back from her travels to honored for their lifelong work in the Personal news from Bob and met in Portland while growing up. geological digs. She lives near her field of civil rights and community Stella. Their oldest grandson is a The Pennell family has a long histo­ children in Wyoming. We wish you relations, and most recently for their sophomore at R.l.T. in Rochester, ry in New England having migrated well, Romaine, as some of us are efforts in saving Ethiopian Jews.” New York. (Wish you had included here from the coast of France in also experiencing some macular The international humanitarian his name. My memory bank is unre­ 1702. The family founded the Pen­ difficulties. We will pray for each award from the World Union for liable. Anyway, rah, rah—soph!) Bob nell Shipyard, turning out square other’s health. Progressive Judaism was presented and Stella went to Poland last fall riggers until the late 19th century. I received notes from Barkley to the Giesbergs in Los Angeles (fifth trip there) and to Tuscany. I’m Dave graduated with a chemical Goodrich and Carolyn Chaplin (December 2003) before an audi­ entranced and envious. In my engineering degree and worked in Grant. I was glad to learn Charlie ence of 500 people. A well-deserved dreams I’m a traveler too. his own laboratories for American and Ralph are getting stronger. I reward for their compassionate They are selling their home in Cyanamid conducting research to don’t want to dwell on physical and service. We are all very proud of South Portland and moving to Che- reduce air pollution from the burning mental problems, as we are all of both of you. beague Island. I have seen their of fossil fuels. The Pennells have that certain age. So we’ll take each A letter from Lala Jones Dins­ place on Chebeaugue—the island, two children. They are now retired day as it is given and try to remem­ more is an exciting event as it’s the view, and the house. Absolutely and living in a home David designed ber all of the blessings we have always filled with news and activi­ fabulous! The ferry ride is fun, too. and built on Sabbathday Lake near enjoyed. ties. She lives in Shelburne, New Too often now we hear that we Gray, Maine. There is one happy event en­ Hampshire, which is a little town off have lost another classmate, anoth­ We were saddened to learn that closed—Phil ’48 and Jean Morse Route 2, not very far from the er friend. Our condolences go to the Patricia Cooper Perry passed Turner celebrated their 60th wed­ Maine/New Hampshire line. (I just families. We share your loss. away last January. I remember that ding anniversary in Caribou in No­ looked it up on my map!) I love small Richard W. Lemay, Charleston, Pat was on the fourth floor in Balen- vember 2003. Jean was originally in towns and this is beautiful country. South Carolina, died November 9, tine Hall our freshman year, as was our Class of ’45 and Phil was the Actually I think all New England is 2003. He and Barbara Vaughn I. Our condolences to Pat’s family. Class of ’44. extra special even though “I’m a Lemay ’48 were married in July Al McNeilly was one of 10 in­ I promise to be more account­ Maine man—’til I die.” Lala has been 1949. They were both loyal alumni— ductees into the Maine Baseball Hall able with your letters. This house is combining activity, Elderhostel, and returning to campus often for re­ of Fame on July 18th. The induction small but the paperwork is over­ family time. Lala and John, a close unions. I remember Dick from fresh­ ceremony and banquet was held at whelming, and it’s amazing how friend, signed up with Elderhostel: man math. He was intelligent, a the Holiday Inn by the Sea in Port­ folders disappear. I swear the cat biking in France (with her daughter serious student, and a very nice boy. land. Kudos to Al! I believe we hides them just to get my attention! Amy), biking in Italy (with her daugh­ Much later (at our 50th class Re­ reported this in a previous column Let’s try to make it to our 60th ter Sally), and touring Copper Can­ union) I realized he was brilliant, a thinking the ceremony was last Reunion in June—imagine 60 years. devoted husband, and a marvelous

10 Mainely People Winter 2005 human being. Our thoughts are with Guess that’s it from the news desk. you, Barbara. Please fill our mailbox with your B. Roland Babcock of Phoenix, doings, trips, hobbies, grandchildren Arizona, passed away September count, and all the rest. 30, 2003. He and Jeanne Heartz Our best, Laney and Barb Babcock were married June 1947. Rolie served in the U.S. Army and the Air Force. Both Rolie and Jeanne grew up in Bangor, but they 1949 settled in Phoenix and raised their three sons there (Peter, Robert, and David). Rolie retired from Honeywell Dorothy Averill Hawkes but he remained active in the 296 Mount Hope Avenue church, community, and social Bangor, ME 04401 affairs. A wonderful family and mar­ (207) 942-8348 velous memories, Jeanne. We add [email protected] our prayers. Our condolences to Fred and As I am writing this column, it’s Jackie Brown Merrill on the loss of September in Maine and time to their son Steven C. Merrill ’81. close my cottage here at Toddy Pond Losing a child has to be the biggest in Surry and return to Bangor. It’s heartbreak of all. I wish you under­ hard to leave behind the lazy standing and peace. summer days, the loons, and the I was sorry to see the death Enjoying the President’s Club brunch at Buchanan Alumni House dur­ osprey. notice for William H. Bruns, Bangor. ing Homecoming 2004 are (left to right): Sona Averill Wyman ’48, Bob I received a nice note from Nancy He was Dorothy Bruns Moody’s Elliott ’50, Carolyn Brennan Alley ’84, and Reverend Henry Wyman ’49. Carter Bishop in which she wrote, brother. Thinking of you and your “Lexy Carter, Barb McKay, and I family, Dottie. Our mailbox had two enjoyable arrival of a grandson, Alexander, attended our 55th Reunion and had a Although Anna Griffin was not a updates from classmates of ’48 sent born in Taiwan, June 22nd. This great time. We were impressed with member of our class, I dare say along from the alumni office. Bar­ makes eight grandchildren for Sulli. the excellent food, the linens on the everyone knew Anna at the Book­ bara Day Bryan was recently ap­ Helen Noyes Taylor had the plea­ table, and the fresh flowers! After the store. I always looked forward to a pointed a member of the town of sure of welcoming Amanda Haines Reunion we drove to Deer Isle, cup of coffee and a few minutes with Fairfield, Connecticut, Historic ’04 to Dover-Foxcroft where she is Maine, and stayed at a marvelous Anna. She seemed to know if we District Commission. The commis­ teaching second grade. Amanda is bed and breakfast (The Pilgrim Inn), needed to be patted or poked. I sion reviews and acts on applica­ the granddaughter of the late Frank with gourmet meals. It’s a charming missed her after I graduated. She tions for buildings (including houses) Haines and Alice Fonseca Haines. old home. We also went to Castine didn’t retire until 1975. She died related to additions, roof and siding Those of us who were at Orono for and Isle au Haut. So it was a grand June 30, 2004, after 91 years of materials, house colors, driveway our 55th Reunion, remember Aman­ time for our Reunion. We were also extra-special living. Rest in peace, materials, etc. in the town’s three da and her excellent hospitality as impressed with the Alumni House Anna. designated historic districts. Related our aide de camp. Alan Burgess and how large the campus is now.” It Would welcome any news items, state historic district regulations and wife, Mary Marble Burgess ’46, was signed “the three gals.” old stories, golf scores, recipes, must also be considered as well. were spending the summer at their The New England Fellowship of good books—whatever. Best wishes She also continues to serve as a cottage on Lake Wesserunsett. They Agricultural Adventurers presented to all you alums and greetings for all library volunteer at the Fairfield will be returning to their home in former Maine Agricultural Commis­ the coming holidays. Historical Society and serves on the Oklahoma City for the next nine sioner, Bernard W. Shaw, of Augus­ board of directors of the Association months and encourage classmates ta with the 2004 Agricultural Adven­ of Connecticut Library Boards. to come see them and find out what turers Award at the annual trustee Senior volunteerism is so important. a nice place OKC is to live. They meeting of the Eastern States Expo­ 1948 We’re proud of you, Barb. report that most of their family came sition on May 20th. Shaw, a native of Jay and Betty Brown Calkins ’50 in July and they did things like Limestone, has had a 20-year career also sent news that they have re­ climbing Borestone Mountain and of farm operations and participation Laney Carter Bradshaw turned to Maine permanently after hiking in the Rangeley and Grafton in local state and national agricultural 16 Birchwood Terrace 35 winters in Florida, 10 working in Notch areas. organizations. He served as commis­ Pittsfield, ME 04967 public schools, 25 as retirees. Plans Ruth Fogler Goff announced sioner of the Maine Department of [email protected] call for summers as usual in Wash­ that the pledge to the Fogler Library Agriculture for seven years and was ington County and winters in Dirigo steps by the Class of 1948 has a director of the Finance Authority of Barbara Sullivan Knowlton Pines in Orono (no address yet). grown to $18,000. We’re still short Maine and served on the board of 16 Lloyd Road They write that they expect to be a by $7,000 so would like to have Land for Maine’s Future for eight Waterville, ME 04901 little shocked their first winter and to some financial help from you folks years. He was also the president of miss their orange (3), grapefruit (2), who have not joined in the commit­ the Eastern United States Agricultur­ Hello, fellow classmates and friends. lemon (2), lime (1), and avocado ment to our class gift. The luncheon al and Food Export council and a We were so saddened to receive the trees. Betty has been very involved group donated $100 for the second member of the National Association news of the death of our classmate in Mayflower, DAR, and genealogy time so we keep whittling away at it. of the State Department of Agricul­ Frank Haines in August. Frank groups, and will probably get some­ Every bit helps! Can you give us a ture. He served as president of the served as our class president for 15 what involved in the Orono and hand!? We had the pleasure of other Maine Potato Council, Aroostook years ending with the 50th class Bangor area. Great planning, Jay UMainers in attendance at Lauria’s County Extension Service, Agricultur­ Reunion in 1998. He gave so gener­ and Betty. We got quite a bit of news that lovely day. They were Richard al Bargaining Council, and the Lime­ ously of his time to our class. We while dining at Lauria’s in Augusta ‘49 and his wife, Betty Jane Durgin stone Potato Growers. He is a long­ extend our deepest sympathies to this summer. Marguerite Sullivan Banton ‘47. Also Peg Googins Dowe time member of the Maine Potato Alice and their family. Powers proudly announced the ’47 and Jane Longfellow Cullen ‘47. Board and was a director of the

Winter 2005 Mainely People 11 National Potato Promotion Board. Preliminary plans for our Re­ The Packer, a nationally published union festivities in Orono were an industry magazine, recognized him important part of the agenda; we wil nationally as Potato Man of the Year firm things up in November when we and he also received the Golden meet at the Samoset Resort-on-the- Potato Award for leadership and Ocean in Rockport. The Reunion achievement from the National committee, consisting of George Potato Council in 1982. Gray (chair), Dick Fairfield, Ellie Effective May 27, 2004, Paul J. Hansen Brockway, and Henry Mitchell became a member of the Saunders, (with the rest of us chim­ board of trustees of the University of ing in!) will plan a fun get-together. Maine System. Congratulations, More news will be forthcoming— Paul! please look for mailings with infor­ Former Marine Sergeant Edwin mation galore. Boggs of Warren hosted the ninth Hoppy reported on the Flag annual S.O.S. breakfast in June at Plaza that “greets” one and all to his farm on Stirling Road. The annu­ campus; we acknowledged, with al event draws Marines from Cari­ gratitude, the generous gift of Dot bou to Kittery and from outside the and Don Waring to the Flag Plaza state. When the Marines sit down to fund. The interest on the gift assures the table, it’s S.O.S. affectionately we can purchase new flags and known as s— on a shingle (chipped needed replacement lights as well beef on toast). Back in the early as provide for planting of seasonal 1940s when Boggs enlisted in the flowers and routine cleaning of the Marine Corps, S.O.S. was dished area.We are delighted that the Class out a lot of times for breakfast. of 1950 Scholarship Fund was able Boggs served in the Corps from to award scholarships to five de­ 1941 to 1945 with the 1st and 6th scendants of the class who attend Marine Divisions. He voluntarily the Orono campus: Joshua Bern­ enlisted before the attack on Pearl Henry Saunders ’50 presented a University of Maine clock to Pat stein of Bangor, grandson of Harry Harbor and was stationed solely in Cummings ’89 for her outstanding service to the Class of 1950 and the F. Hallsey; Jennifer Deane of Win­ the Pacific Islands. university during a class meeting last summer. Pat, who worked for slow, granddaughter of Richard Beth Burgess Bartley writes, “A many years at the alumni association and then at the UMaine Develop­ Watson; Jessica Deane of Winslow, year of wandering in my Winnebago ment office, recently took a position as the director for development at granddaughter of Richard Watson; is over, for now anyway. My perma­ Maine Public Broadcasting. Matthew Ledoux of Standish, grand­ nent address is 120 North Broadway son of Philip H. Lowell; and Jason #605, Santa Maria, California, prexy Maggie Mollinson McIntosh George, who died in July after a McGann of Presque Isle, grandson 93454. Yes, that’s on the sixth floor welcomed classmates and repre­ valiant battle with cancer. We ob­ of Maurice Fenderson. Congratula­ of the tallest building in Santa Maria, sentatives of the alumni association, served a moment of silence for tions to all of these fine young peo­ with great views and plenty of exer­ Gerri Lamb Kenneally paid tribute Norma and other classmates who ple. It is anticipated that we will cise as I often take the stairs instead to Norma Mooers Gray ’52, wife of have died this past year. increase the monies available in the of the elevator. I love hearing from everyone. I have excellent memory and recall of those precious years! Best wishes to all.” It’s so great to get news of class­ mates. Won’t you send me yours?

1950 55th Reunion June 3-5, 2005

Ruth Holland Walsh 4 Sloop Lane Mystic, CT 06355 [email protected]

Lots of news this round—as we make preparations for our 55th Reunion celebration on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th of June 2005. Mark your calendars now! The annual August mini-gathering of the class was held Among those attending a memorial service at the Class of 1950 Flag Plaza during Homecoming 2004 were ’50 on the 5th of August at the Salmon classmates (left to right): George Gray, Dottie Lord Hopkins, Al Hopkins, Maggie Mollison McIntosh, Janet Falls Country Club near Saco—on a Marston Bodwell ’55 (wife of ’50 member Bill Bodwell), and George Gonyar. At the memorial, Al Hopkins read picture perfect summer day. After the poem, “I am the Flag of America.”

12 Mainely People Winter 2005 fund, so that larger stipends can be also some years recorded where he awarded in future years! taught—seven years at Franconia A nominating committee com­ College, one at Shead High School prised of Dick Fairfield, Flo Mad- in Eastport, and another year at the docks Fairfield, Gerri Lamb Ken- University of Maine in Machias. The neally, and Ellie Hansen Brockway writer of the article about Al noted nominated George Gray to be inter­ that his journals reflect someone im vice president of the Class of who has always loved the outdoors, 1950 until elections are held in June ice-fishing, the wonder of apples on of 2005. George was elected by trees come fall, and the annual acclamation! An election of class filling the farmhouse porch with split officers will be held at the business wood to provide heat for the winter meeting of the Class of 1950 at months! Al’s children and their Reunion 2005. families will, in the years to come, Jan Pettee Milligan is living at enjoy reading the loving legacy that 214 Mascoutah Avenue, Belleville, chronicles his life—with so many Illinois 62220. She hopes to get to stories, and so many memories of Orono next year—and we are all years gone by. Who remembers anxious to see her at Reunion! Eva gasoline at $. 21 per gallon? Al Burgess Newell called to say hi received 8 cents per mile expense from their summer camp in Liberty. money when he worked in the Ver­ She sends her best to all and said mont forests. Ah, the “good ole that she would have been with us in days!” In addition to his own jour­ Salmon Falls had they not had nals, Al is delighted to own the 1793 family arriving that same day to diary of Donald McKay, an ancestor enjoy the beauty around Lincoln. from Scotland who lived in Nova (We hope she and Hank found Scotia; the journal tells of Donald’s everything ship-shape when they life making a living in the woods— returned to their condo in Mel­ Len Minsky ’50 and his wife Renee (left) with graduate school and makes for interesting reading bourne, Florida, after the hurri­ dean, Deirdre M. Mageean at the President’s Club brunch at for young and old alike. canes!) Gerri Lamb Kenneally was Homecoming 2004. Last year Len and Renee were the recipi­ The alumni office received a nice in Maine for the summer. Though note from J. Walter and Bertha she was to return to Avon Park on ents of the Vincent A. Hartgen Award for their strong support for Clark Allen ’51 who winter in Vero the 11th of August, she was delayed the arts. Len has also received the Class of 1950 Achievement Beach, Florida, and summer in a few weeks because of the damage Award. Most recently, Len and his brother Norman ’52 helped Ellsworth. They are very busy in to Avon Park and environs as a the university secure an extensive collection of films and videos both places and were so delighted result of hurricanes Bonny and to attend the third graduation at the Charley. She returned after hurri­ on Jewish life and history. Orono campus of a grandchild. canes Frances and Ivan and we are Roger Blake of 139 High Street, happy to report that she is doing (who wrote that their winter condo in Air Station. We are mighty proud of Belfast, Maine, 04915, is working well. Port Charlotte, Florida, made it Bill and so delighted that he re­ full time as an attorney, and enjoys We were delighted to see Ted through the hurricanes with no ceived the Pine Tree Emblem Ser­ every minute of his stimulating work. Hawkes at the meeting in August. problem), and Caroline Strong. vice Award at Reunion 2004! He is the oldest practicing attorney He and Jan Knowles Hawkes ’51 Carolyn held us spellbound as she The Gerald Mayberrys were in Waldo County and has been live in Cape Elizabeth and are described her teaching career in unable to get to Salmon Falls—but named Dean of the Waldo County mighty proud of daughter Pamela locations all around the globe as sent greetings. We remember fondly Bar. Early in his career he became who is chief architect for the well as meeting many fascinating Jeanne and Gerry dancing away at county attorney and served four $10,000,000 Lord Hall renovation people including Madame Chang the Friday Night Stag Dances that years in the post that was tanta­ project (AnnBeha Architects)—which Kai-Shek in Taiwan. We were so many of us flocked to at the gym. mount to today’s district attorney. He signals a new era for a historic pleased to welcome Peggy Given Memories galore! Speaking of mem­ later has specialized in real estate campus landmark. Featured in the White (widow of our classmate ories: Allison “Al” Catherton, who matters and domestic situations. His refurbished building will be the Rocco White) who lives in Reading, lives in Franklin, sits down every work, plus volunteering within the Vincent A. Hartgen collection and a Massachusetts, and summers in evening to record the day’s high­ community as well as hunting, new studio building that will be Sebago. Al Mosher, a regular at our lights—something he has done for fishing, camping, and playing a bit of named for artist James Wyeth. annual conclaves, was unable to be close to 50 years. He started record­ golf keeps him more than involved! James Linehan, chair of the art with us as he has been over­ ing daily events initially for he felt it The university has received from department, said, “Our goal is to whelmed rebuilding his barns on the important that his sons have the the Charles Revson Foundation and provide the best and most compre­ farmstead on Mosher Corner in opportunity to know more about his the Jewish Media Fund an extensive hensive art program available at a Gorham—which buildings were life through the years. And he faith­ 200-title collection of videos on public institution in Northern New destroyed by fire in June. We hope fully has continued this practice, Jewish life, history, culture, and England.” A proud time for our uni­ the project was completed in good writing in bound books, ledgers, or humor, thanks to matching funds versity, and the talented daughter of speed. The Al Levesques spent the whatever he can put his hands on from the Minsky Judaic Studies one of our own! Others in atten­ month of August in Canada. Brother when each January 1 rolled around; Fund, which fund is supported by dance in Salmon Falls were class Bill Bodwell hosted a large family it is interesting to note that no two the families of Norman Minsky ’52 agent Sherm and Edie Snow Cole gathering in early August and would diaries are the same size or shape, and Renee and Leonard Minsky. ’53, Dick Hewes, and Roger Per­ have come to the Salmon Falls but each one reveals a man who The collection of films, some humor­ cival from Cape Elizabeth, Bob meeting except for the fact that he indeed forged a career in forestry ous, some serious, and some tragic Lincoln from Eliot, Elbert and was leading the Bath Community and geology and has an apprecia­ includes such titles as The Diary of Phyllis Prince who joined us from Band at the change of command tion for conservation and all that Anne Frank and Fiddler on the Roof. Falmouth, Floyd and Dorothy Smith ceremonies at the Brunswick Naval nature has provided us. There are There are also films of television

Winter 2005 Mainely People 13 programs that involve some aspect ond floor so that we could view the full service oceanfront resort; our fund raising challenge for the Class of Judaism, ranging from work by lush 18-hole golf course that mean­ accommodations will include a of 1950. We hope you will circle journalist Bill Moyers, to Mel Brooks, dered below us, with the calm blue continental breakfast each morning. your calendars for June 1-5 and will Jack Benny, and Sid Caesar. Many water right there beyond—and Owls Though we will pretty much be join us in Bar Harbor as well as in thanks to all of the Minskys for Head Light blinked its greeting to us on our own, we are planning a Orono. making this acquisition possible. all. The weather was just perfect, lobster bake at Hulls Cove on the We were saddened to read of the The collection will provide a rich and we marveled at spectacular evening of the 2nd. death of Julius Marzul on October resource for Judiac studies on sunrises and sunsets, and oh, the Next day, we will motor from Bar 3rd during the Portland Marathon. campus as well as a cultural re­ moon’s reflection in the tranquil Harbor inland for reunion activities He died doing what he loved best— source for the public statewide. water of the bay was superb. We in Orono including registration at the running. He was a member of the We are saddened to note the could see a million and one stars Buchanan Alumni House. The asso­ Maine Track Club and New England death of Eric R. Doughty on the overhead; what a spot! ciation staff spoke regarding the 65+ Running Club. Sympathy goes 13th of August. He received a de­ Our crew consisted of Maggie, housing situation on campus, and it to his wife Yolanda and their family. gree in agricultural engineering and Hoppy, and Dotty Lord Hopkins, was the consensus that classmates Please note a change of address for was employed for some 32 years Dick and Flo Maddocks Fairfield, would be very comfortable at the Myron Zimmerman to 8D Pejepscot with the Central Maine Power Com­ George Gray, Brother Bill Bodwell, Country Inn at the mall on Stillwater Terrace, Brunswick, Maine 04011. pany as director of farm services. and me—plus wonderful staff mem­ Avenue in Bangor. Reunion chair Watch your mail for Reunion He was instrumental in the creation bers from the university alumni George reported that we will have correspondence—adorned with our of Maine Farm Days and received association to help us plan. Sunday very fine accommodations and can Flag Plaza logo. More in the next many awards during his career night we all gathered in the Break­ commute forth and back to Orono— column! including the Friend of Agriculture water Lounge of the Samoset for either in our own cars or in buses See you at Reunion 2005! Award, the Service to Agriculture conversation and dinner. We were that can transport us to and from Award for Maine Farm Days, and delighted that a local group was campus. Three special notes: 1) we Honorary State Farmer by the Fu­ playing “our” kind of music—and will meet at Millers in Bangor for a ture Farmers of America. He had that many were dancing away on buffet extraordinaire on Friday night, many interests and hobbies includ­ the excellent dance floor. We were 2) the class will have access to the 1951 ing building and restoring boats and pleased to spot classmate Clarence lounge on the second floor of the was an avid fisherman and hunter. Leonard tripping the light fantastic Buchanan Alumni House for gather­ He loved entertaining family and and chatted with him in between ings as well as for R&R while we are Frances Pratt Caswell friends and one and all looked sets; he retired from the Thomaston on campus and 3) a special memori­ 36 Sumac Drive Brunswick, ME 04011 forward to tasting his famous lobster public schools after some 35 years al service will be held at the 1950 (207) 725-6084 stew at Christmas time as well as of teaching and lives in Rockland Flag Plaza, celebrating the lives of his fish chowder at the Winthrop (49 Summer Street, Apartment #4, classmates who have died since [email protected] Congregational Church chowder 04841 telephone 207-594-8600). He 2000. Hoppy is planning a special luncheons. Our sympathy goes to said that he is proud that his five tribute during the service to those On August 19, 2004, the class re­ Jean and the family. children are all graduates of the classmates who were members of union committee met for a lobster A planning session for our 55th University of Maine. the armed services and hopes to picnic at the cottage of Mary Hast­ Reunion in Orono on June 3, 4, and The next morning at our meeting, secure a USMC Color Guard as well ings Dumas and Bruce Folsom ’49 5 was held on the first day of No­ we discussed, deliberated, and then as a piper to play “Amazing Grace” on Mousam Lake in Shapleigh. Ellen vember at prexy Maggie’s time­ decided! The prereunion gathering at the conclusion of the service. You Stratton Turner, Ginny Stickney share at the beautiful Samoset will be June 1 and 2 at the Bar will be getting several letters from Cooper ’50, and Jack and Joyce Resort right smack on Penobscot Harbor Inn on Newport Drive in Bar now until the actual Reunion outlin­ McGouldrick Ryder visited with Bay—and what a spectacular spot it Harbor. The inn is located at the ing detailed plans for the gala few Mary and Bruce prior to the picnic was. We were located on the sec­ head of Frenchman’s Bay and is a days as well as information on the and helped prepare a sumptuous

Senior Alumni finance committee members met following the Senior Alumni luncheon on October 23. Left to right are: Jayne Hanson Bartley ’49, Bill Currie ’52, Jean McIntire White ’52, Bob Patten ’47, and Dick Sprague ’50.

14 Mainely People Winter 2005 feast. Others attending were guests took it to the car. Later Carol Frances Pratt Caswell and her Prentiss Mower ’53 explained to me husband Forrest, Roy and Ella that the bears were only for first time Trafton, Elwood and Virginia Norton joiners of the alumni association. Beach ’52, Dick Noyes, Thelma However, I am not sending back my Lord Dombkowski, Russ Meade, bear. Included in my check was my Nancy Whiting Sears, Floyd and final pledge payment toward the Pepper Burbank Milbank, Cynthia Buchanan Alumni House cupola. So Pierce Richardson, Joan Wiswell there is another thing accomplished. Beach and husband Dale, Edwin If you pledged, please keep paying. Manzer, Duveen Bryant Dews, Gus We do have a responsibility to light and Polly “Boo” Robbins Gosse, up people’s lives as they go down Marion Waterman Meyer and friend College Avenue. John A. James, MD, Joanne Mayo In May an interesting e-mail ar­ Nyerges, Gwen Small Tupper, and rived. Its greeting said, “Dear Milton and Joan Vachon Victor ’52. Frances of the Cupola.” Roger After dining on boiled lobster with all Gould had just read the spring issue the fixings and hearing reports from of MAINE, and said he was finally Orono by Dan Willett ’69, ’70G of the galvanized into sharing some news. University of Maine Foundation and A fraternity brother, Ronald “Ron” Kari Wells ’04G and Vai Mitchell of Schutt, had visited Roger and his the alumni association, classmates Mary Hastings Dumas ’51 and Bruce Folsom ’49 hosted the Class of wife, Mae, in Thousand Palms, Cali­ enjoyed swimming and a party boat 1951 summer picnic at Mousam Lake in Shapleigh. fornia, (a Palm Springs neighbor­ tour of the lake. Many thanks to Mary hood) in November 2003. Ron also and Bruce for their gracious hospitali­ made a side trip to visit another Sig­ ty- gentina and “rounded the Horn.” ma Phi Epsilon brother, Dwight R. Our 2005 class picnic will be held They were impressed with the dra­ 1952 Holmes, in San Diego. Roger said next August at the summer cottage of matic scenery of Patagonia and that he and Mae would be in Maine Woody and Ginny Beach in Ray­ Tierra del Fuego. Frances Smart Trefts most of the month of September mond, Maine. These summer get- Joan Wiswell Beach and husband 40 Harbor View Drive 2004 and would of course stop by togethers are open to all class mem­ Dale recently took a 15-day trip to Hancock, ME 04640 Dear Old Maine to admire the cupo­ bers and their guests. If you are not Alaska. They skied last winter de­ [email protected] la et al. They looked forward to see­ on the picnic mailing list and would spite record cold temperatures, and ing brother Ron again as well as like information about the next picnic, they continue to enjoy four weeks Ralph Martin. They hope to see please contact Jack Ryder at: 102 each summer at Lake George. Hi to all of you in the Class of ’52 others from our class who are plan­ Windsor Lane, Unit E, Williamsburg, Philip Pendleton writes that he from the Cupola. We have managed ning our 55th Reunion. Roger is de­ Virginia, 23185 or and his wife Jean have finally be­ to keep the home fires burning be­ lighted that the expanded Memphis [email protected]. When e-mailing, come grandparents. Their new cause those rays shone down on Belles will entertain our class again. put UMaine in the subject line. grandson is the joy of their lives. hundreds of us as we drove from the Thanks so much for mentioning the Eva “Tudy” Stinson Wight was Philip is still active in music and campus after hearing The Capitol cupola, Roger. I know you will be im­ unable to attend the picnic, but wrote thinks fondly of the days with the Steps perform at the Maine Center pressed. that she is happily settled at 1709 University of Maine Glee Club and for the Arts last week. The alumni Mary-Ellen Chalmers Weldon Steinbeck Court, Virginia Beach, Varsity Singers under the direction of association, together with the Uni­ moved to Maine from San Mateo, Virginia. She is looking forward to our Jim Seiwood. He also keeps busy versity Credit Union, presented the California, in June. At the same reunion in ’06. In the meantime she with writing projects on memoirs and musical political satire troupe and time, one of her sons, Matt, and his has plenty of room for overnight general topics. they got a lot of laughs. Prior to the wife, Andrea, moved to Portland guests and would welcome class­ Mary Lermond Turner writes 7:00 show, the above mentioned from San Mateo. Mary-Ellen (whom mates. that she is now living in a new home sponsors invited alumni and guests most people now call Mel, if they Marion Waterman Meyer reports at: 7445 SE 105th Place, Belleview, to a dessert reception upstairs in the weren’t her friend 50 years ago) that learning to fly is a real challenge Florida 34420-6382. Mary has been Bodwell Lounge. One’s choice of found a lovely old brick house at 171 and she highly recommends it. She retired for 10 years after a career as lemon meringue, blueberry, or apple Wilson Street in Brewer. She has hopes to solo soon. a teacher of the mentally handi­ pie and beverage was served. Many two of the most meticulously con­ Joanne Mayo Nyerges has a new capped. In retirement she is an favorable comments were heard, structed doll houses that her hus­ home address: 29576 Indian Ridge active volunteer for her church and and my lemon meringue pie was so band, Scott Weldon, built for her and Cove, Westlake, Ohio 44145. the Special Olympics and teaches good. Jean McIntire White was the their daughter, Ann Weldon Blanke Thelma Lord Dombkowski is family history classes using the only person I saw to speak to from ’76. Each doll house needs its own living at 262 Main Street, Gorham, computer. our class, but there were no doubt special room to show it off. Both Maine 04038. Frances and Forrest Caswell more attending. Thanks to the have winding staircases, antique or­ Duveen Bryant Dews is living at recently traveled to Gabarus, Cape UMAA for inviting us to the recep­ namentation, and furnishings, in­ 63 Loop Road, Otisfield, Maine Breton, Nova Scotia, to attend a tion. We do indeed appreciate that cluding sconces on the walls. Any 04270. three-day homecoming celebration in kind of treatment. Stuffed black viewer would guess that profession­ Polly Boo Robbins Gosse recent­ the scenic little fishing village where bears wearing blue scarves and al decorators had planned the interi­ ly took a trip with her daughter, Holly her maternal grandparents were American flags were given to alumni ors. Mary-Ellen herself has done Gosse Braley ’83. They enjoyed a born. This event spurred Frances on who had just joined. I heard the end beautiful stitching on many items fun mother/daughter experience as to complete a genealogy of her of the announcement as I was walk­ throughout the doll houses and the well as a wonderful tour of Paris and Canadian ancestry. ing up the stairs and rushed right brick house. Who would have southern France. Remember to send along your over to the table to tell a smiling lady thought that both the engineer and Floyd and Pepper Burbank Mil- contributions to our class column. that I had sent in my check that the home economics major would bank took a trip last year on the Your classmates will be glad to hear morning. She passed me a beautiful have evolved into such accom­ cruise ship Infinity io Chile and Ar- from you. Bananas bear, and one of my plished artists? Way to go, Mel. We

Winter 2005 Mainely People 15 are so happy to have you back in was no cure, Ralph explained that if surance Company Honors Bangor The paintings, I’ve Seen Gardens Maine. She can be reached at (207) there was a bright side, they had Dentist. Northeast Delta Dental In­ and Can’t Remember Here, have ti­ 979-6978. And I did get her permis­ been able to do and say the things surance Company recognized Dr. tles from Lewis Carroll’s Through sion before including this informa­ most people let slip by until it is too Harold “Hap” Gerrish as a 35-year the Looking Glass. Two of the paint­ tion concerning her whereabouts. late. He also mentioned that Guida participant with the company. Rela­ ings include mirrors. Forgetfulness Ruth Drysdale Frazier’s hus­ had the opportunity to say good-bye tions representative, Diana Moyer, and seeing things in reverse are band, Vernon, died from pancreatic to her nine grandchildren and many made the trip from Concord, New themes in Carroll’s book. Other cancer in June. After he retired from of her oldest and dearest friends Hampshire, to Gerrish’s workplace, paintings such as Lost Bobbins, teaching physics at the University of over the past weeks. You expressed Twin City Dental in Bangor, to make Memories of the Mills, and Endless Nevada in Reno, he was ordained your feelings beautifully, Ralph. Just the surprise presentation of an en­ Bobbins, all with French subtitles an Episcopal priest. While preaching reviewing what you wrote again graved wall chime clock along with a are reminders of the constant at a prison one Sunday in February, brings tears. Our thoughts shall con­ note of thanks from CEO, Thomas sounds in the textile mills, sounds he fainted. That was the first symp­ tinue to be with you, as well as the Raffio. Hap’s wife, Judy, Dr. John that caused hearing loss in many tom of any ailment. Please accept rest of your family. Bill and Harriet Mabee, Dr. James Griffith, Twin City textile mill workers. Pedrick’s works our sincere sympathy, Ruth. Ruth Currie attended Guida’s memorial Dental staff, and patients were on can be seen in numerous collections came to Maine on the 24th of Au­ service in Orland, Maine, on August hand for the presentation. Dr. Ger­ in Damariscotta, Maine, Philadel­ gust to attend the 50th wedding an­ 25th, where Bill said a number of rish graduated from Tufts Dental phia’s Newman Galleries, the Na­ niversary celebration of Elizabeth folks from the university were also School in 1955 with a degree in tional Museum of Women in Arts in Hopkins Knight ’54 and Richard present. medical dentistry. He spent 1956 Washington D.C., and the Rakow Knight in Oakland. She had been in Copresident Bill Currie urges any and 1957 in the United States Den­ Library at the Corning Museum of their wedding in 1954. She spent and all classmates who would possi­ tal Corps with an internship at Glass in New York. Pedrick is a some time in Ocean Park deriving bly be interested in a Norway coast­ Walter Reed Hospital in Washing­ member of the Maine Media Wom­ pleasure from sea scenes, sounds, al cruise to contact him. At least six ton, D.C. From 1957 until 2001, he en, Maine Fiberarts, Glass Art Soci­ and scents. After the celebration she to eight couples plan to take the was in private practice in Dover-Fox- ety, and Zeta Phi Eta. For more in­ visited Jeanne Frye Begley and her cruise in September 2005. Included croft, where he raised his family. He formation, Sally can be reached at husband, Chuck, in Waldoboro. Next among the group will be Perry has served as a director and presi­ (207) 529-4210. More pats on the she spent two days in Camden with Hunter, and perhaps his significant dent of the Dover-Foxcroft Club, back to you, Sally. Margaret Murray Pease and Alan other. How exciting, Perry. Bill Currie lieutenant governor of Division 25, In March, the 13th to be exact, Pease. She had a delightful time has spoken with Jim Frick, the chairman of annual Kiwanis fund­ The Kennebec Journal announced with each couple and then she came MAINE Alumni Magazine editor, raisers and functions, and governor that Robert “Bob” Whytock, a to Hancock to visit me for two days. suggesting revising the column of the New England District of Kiwa­ former principal and football coach During two hours of that time we deadlines. This deadline is Septem­ nis. Hap is an active member of at Cony High School, will give up his watched the most spectacular ber 15th with a publishing date ap­ Squaw Mountain Education Ski duties at the Augusta Civic Center waves crash against Schoodic Point proximately December 20th. With Foundation. My Greenville special as Western Maine B,C, and D bas­ granite at Acadia National Park in Homecoming Weekend after Sep­ education students benefited much ketball tournament director after a Winter Harbor. As many hours as I tember 15th, none of those happen­ from ski instruction each week be­ 30-year run. Bob Burns, who has have observed the Maine coast, I ings would be read until toward the cause of that foundation. Dr. Gerrish worked as the tournament public have never seen or heard even end of April. Official changes may continues to be an active member of address announcer for each of Thunder Hole produce so much not occur right away, but Jim Frick the Piscataquis and Maine State Whytock’s 30 years, praised Why­ forceful activity. We both hope to be did assure Bill if anyone writes YMCA. He is a 32nd degree Mason tock and said he was very easy to able to bring up the vision of those about Homecoming events, the and a Noble of the Anah Temple work for. Burns also said, if Whytock waves crashing forever. news will be published in December. Shrine. He is on the board of direc­ wants a thing done a certain way, Copresident William “Bill” Cur­ In August, Jeanette Bishop Fox tors and development committee for that is how it will be done. It’s sort of rie regretfully e-mailed a sad mes­ ’54, wife of David Fox, called to in­ the New England Medical Center. his way or the highway. Whytock sage to say Norma Mooers Gray, vite me to dinner here in Hancock. Congratulations to you, Dr. Hap Ger­ has seen numerous changes in his one of our reunion team members, My AO II daughter, Melissa Parker rish. That is indeed quite a list of re­ 30 years directing the tournament. died on July 2 in Raymond, Maine. White ’54, would be visiting the Fox­ sponsibilities and accomplishments. Even though eight teams played in Bill also made arrangements for a es with her husband, Vic White. The On Feb. 7th, 2004, the Maine each bracket for all 30 years the contribution to be made to a scholar­ Whites live in Cape Cod, Massachu­ Baseball Hall of Fame announced whole thing really doubled in size ship fund that will be established in setts, summers and Naples, Florida, election of 10 new members. Merrill with the girl’s tournament. Great her name and administered by the winters. I had not seen Melissa “Red” Wilson of Holden was work, Bob. Our hats are off to the University of Maine Foundation. Bill since 1952, so much reminiscing among the inductees. Mention was tourney king. and Harriet Johnson Currie attend­ filled the enjoyable evening, not to made that he was a former college Bill Currie reports that there are ed Norma’s memorial service in mention the delicious scallop meal standout and coach. Red was a two- a number of classmates (14-18) Westbrook on August 20th, as did that Jan prepared. The Foxes seem time All Yankee Conference selec­ including spouses or significant Virginia Norton Beach and hus­ completely recovered from last sum­ tion in 1951 and 1952 at the univer­ others who are in the process of band, Elwood “Woody” Beach ’51. mer’s automobile accident for which sity. He managed 14 seasons in the signing up for a specially-arranged Our condolences to Norma’s family. we are all thankful. prestigious Cape Cod Collegiate 14-day tour. The tour includes a six- We shall certainly miss her on our A mini-class reunion was held on Baseball League. He also did a stint day southbound Norwegian coastal team. June 23rd at the Peter McKernan at Husson College in Bangor, where voyage from Kirkenes (near the The next sorrow-filled message Hospitality Center on the Southern he is a member of that school’s Hall Russian border) to Bergen, a train was sent to Bill Currie from Ralph Maine Community College campus. of Fame. Kudos to you, Red. trip through the mountains and Martin to say that his beloved Guida I assume many attended and en­ The Lincoln County Weekly, Feb­ glacier scenes to Oslo, and a two- passed away early the morning of joyed the buffet luncheon on the ruary 12th issue, contained an item night stay at Reykjavik, Iceland. August 18th. Ralph went on to say porch area overlooking Casco Bay. from Damariscotta discussing an art Days of relaxation and sightseeing that she went peacefully with their Probably Bill Currie e-mailed me exhibit called Sight, Sound, Memory. are also scheduled for Kirkenes and three children by her side. He said about it, but I can’t locate the infor­ The show consisted of oils and Bergen. even though it was unexpected, it mation. woodcuts by Sally Arseneault This is a non-escorted tour but was not uncommon with ALS. Hav­ The June 3rd issue of The Week­ Pedrick from Round Pond. The ex­ Bill and Harriet have made the ing known from the beginning there ly included an article headlined In­ hibit was at Miles Memorial Hospital. Norwegian coastal cruise segment

16 Mainely People Winter 2005 on two previous occasions. He is class, I was told of another job I working with Hewins/Carlsen Travel could have with the company, not so Group in Portland. fast-paced (and it certainly sounded This is not a luxury cruise ship less stressful and easier, surely I with all the amenities, or entertain­ could do that). I was happy. But ment. The ship stops at numerous Friday was miserable. Have you ports all up and down the coast. You ever felt ignorant, that you just can’t can get off at each port and visit the get it (and everyone else can)? village or town. There are several So on to the next week and the new shore excursions to take. Dress is job, trying once again to prove that casual including dinner. The ship is I’m really quite capable of the work modern—built in 2003. During the (which I found out quite rapidly I summer months the ship carries wasn’t). This time, when taken about 600 passengers but in Sep­ aside, I gave in. Up? (You see, I tember the number is likely to be really didn’t catch on from the begin­ half that number. ning, couldn’t remember the materi­ If other ’52ers are interested in al, so unsure at my job, and way too joining some of their classmates on slow.) But you know what? I was so this trip please contact Bill through relieved in a way. I felt like I had his e-mail ([email protected]) or really retired and that life was out give him a phone call (207) 846- there ready for me to enjoy. I no 3993 for more details about the trip. longer thought about juggling dental, The tour begins with a flight out doctor appointments, family, and of Boston on September 15 and social functions, etc. I felt like I was ends on September 28, 2005, with a Barby Girard Dorman ’53 and husband Dwight are welcomed to the on a vacation from life. All in six return flight to Boston. island of Guam. The couple took a South Sea island cruise last May, days’ time! What a great feeling! Thanks a lot for reading MAINE which stopped on most of the islands that were liberated by U.S. troops Until I had to tell everyone that I had and supporting your alumni associa­ in World War II. Barby said the trip was made more interesting by the failed at the job(s)! tion. Please send news, and many many World War II vets who were on the cruise. How many of you ’53 classmates thanks to those who did. are still working? And to you I say: September (and then on to the next day, or the one after that Congratulations! classmates). and by Thursday I definitely was “The only trouble we have is My two daughters (40 and 45) behind. Way behind! You see, com­ when we’re eating corn, who eats 1953 decided I should work to support my puters are not my everyday thing. the odd row?”—this from a Brandon, shopping habits, or at least be a (Ask Lloyd Oakes if you don’t Vermont, couple who shares every­ volunteer (like Meals on Wheels) so believe me.) I’ve worked with thing. Humor is their middle name. Nancy Schott Plaisted I wouldn’t have time to shop. Well, I (against?) them (computers), but I’m They work together, and if they ever 7 Ledgewater Drive finally took the much-repeated hint what you call a slow learner. (After do retire (they say “never”) it’ll be Kennebunk, ME 04043 and applied for a seasonal job, all, I was almost 73 at the time.) together. Their names? Maxine (207) 967-1380 dependable work for a great compa­ At the end of Thursday’s class, I Dresser Thurston and her hus­ [email protected] ny. So, I filled out the paperwork, was taken aside. I knew what was band, Harmon ’51, owners of New passed the exam and interview, and coming. But I’m not a quitter, so I England Woodcraft in Forest Dale, I wish I were more clever with our went to my first day’s training. Very said, and told them I’d be back the Vermont. I got to see them! You see, class column. What can I write that fast-paced, but I’ll get it, I said to next day, the last paid day of train­ Carol Prentiss Mower called me will have you sit up and take notice? myself. I didn’t “get” it that day, or ing. At the beginning of Friday’s one day this past summer to see if I I’m pregnant (with triplets)? I’ve wanted to take a trip to Vermont. moved to the Arctic Circle (Trip Tiks How could I refuse? I said yes and are wonderful)? I’m your next she made the plans. Carol is a president—2008 (strictly undecided shopper (I never knew that, and you party)? I finally reached 100 know I am), so of course we had to (milkshakes did it)? I’m a Power Ball stop at cute little towns on the way. winner—giving away $1,000 bills on And we had to eat, too—in Hanover April Fools Day (did I forget to say at Molly’s (great loaf of bread). We where and how many)? also checked out the Hanover Inn No really. Enough said. (It took (ladies room and gift shop) and care of my opening, didn’t it?) OK, shopped in Woodstock. how are all of you lovely people out We did OK until the very end, the there, all over the world? We’re still last mile when we cell-phoned classmates. We may be aging, but Maxine and said we were lost we’re young in spirit, I hope. You (somewhere after two cemeteries know, I’m so happy to be alive. I just and an apple orchard). She told us want to sit back and think about me to turn around, come back up the and what I want to do in life. But road and she’d be there in her car. that’s selfish, isn’t it? I should be Sure enough and from there we volunteering. I have plenty of free could see her yellow house up on a time, but I want to get paid for what I A group of 1953 classmates got together for lunch last August at the hill—with some 200 acres and do. Selfish, again. Maybe when I’m Simon Pearce glass blowing and pottery factory in Quechee, Vermont. rolling hills. “We don’t like to feel 80 I’ll volunteer. I really should. Left to right are: Nancy Schott Plaisted, Helen Strong Hamilton, Kathy crowded,” quipped Harmon. “We Right now I want to tell you about Mitchell Mendelsohn, Maxine Dresser Thurston, and Carol Prentiss own two corner lots with a few my latest working endeavor in Mower. hundred acres in between,” he

Winter 2005 Mainely People 17 smiled. Everything was green, condominiums. She married Lou in ing, with a partner for five years. ents were sharecroppers during the green, green. Their 1810 colonial ’58 and they have two children, Eric Now his hobby is walking his and his Depression. Bill moved to Houston style home with its vast expanse of (38) of Granby, Connecticut, with wife’s Welsh Corgi. It was a short at age five, and then Pam, who is a lawn, beautiful flower gardens, wide two daughters, and Carrie (35) of call, but a nice one. substitute elementary teacher when verandah, the Green Mountains to Virginia. Lou, a Brooklyn College This classmate made it through she can, mentioned something the east, and the Adirondacks (don’t grad, is still in investments (counsel­ all the hurricanes and is now safe about between Kansas City, Missou­ ask Maxine how to spell it and ing) and Kathy, who majored in and dry. She’s Carolyn Lamb Ellis ri, and Junction City, Kansas, and Harmon said “Anything over two business administration and was in of Kissimmee, Florida. A mathemat­ Salina. She said I could mention syllables I can’t pronounce”) to the insurance, retired “a long time ago.” ics major, originally from Sanford, Bill’s address and phone number. west, a couple of barns—it was the The two met at work and both play Maine, she helps people in her I’m sure he’d appreciate hearing perfect setting for beautiful sunsets. golf, tennis, bridge, garden, and go retirement community with comput­ from classmates. William J. Epps, Throw in bacon and waffles with down every couple of weeks to see ers. She said she taught math for 2842 Bret Avenue, Salina, Kansas Maine blueberries and Vermont the grandchildren. too long, 10 years. “Teaching wasn’t 67401-7740. Tel: (785) 827-3763. maple syrup, some wine, great Kathy, a Phi Mu gal (Carol is one my thing. Discipline wasn’t my Bill, who retired from the Air home-cooking, and lots more and too), from Unity, said she roomed thing.” So off she went to Alaska, to Force, went to UMaine on the Gl Bill we were treated like two queens! with Jean Palmer in West Hall her a little remote fishing village called for a year. He then went back into Maxine and Harmon, you were freshman year, South Estabrooke Seldovia, where there was a small the Air Force where he was a medic the greatest of hosts. We had fun, her sophomore year, and with Max­ airline and where she lived for 23 until he retired. And in closing, Pam, didn’t we, Carol? When I asked ine her junior and senior years. years and taught school, making her who’s never been to Maine, said she Harmon what he did at the factory? She’s never been to a reunion and money by substituting—$92 a day. once saw a photo in some publica­ “I have no idea,” came his reply. And when I asked why she picked “Alaska is for young people,” she tion or another which pictured the as I watched him put the roll of UMaine, she laughed and said, said. From Alaska she went to UMaine library. “The steps looked so Saran Wrap in the freezer, I thought “That was the only place my father Oregon, and then Florida. terrible,” she said and wondered if to myself, does he have a touch of would send me.” However, she joined the Navy, they had been fixed. I relieved her Alzheimer’s? He didn’t. He said it We talked about marriage, hair the WAVES, right out of college, and mind and said I went to the dedica­ cuts easier that way. We ate lunch color, and after lunch Maxine head­ served from 1953 to 1956. An en­ tion and that the steps have been on the porch at the Neshobe Coun­ ed back to Brandon and Helen back sign, she said she didn’t get too far built anew and look just beautiful. try Club, had dinner at the Wheel to Bow, New Hampshire, and Carol and ended up a lieutenant JG. She She’s so happy to know they’ve Inn in the tiny (I mean tiny) town of and I went over to Kathy and Lou’s trained in Newport and then went to been repaired and that there’s also Benson (with all the locals), took a condo where Lou offered us choco­ Seattle, in communications, training a wheelchair ramp. Here’s hoping tour of their factory (remember the late chip cookies (I think he made people in code work. She asked you feel better, Bill, and thanks, room of furniture which Maxine and them). Delicious! Thanks. about Trudy Harriman Metzger Pam, for taking the time to talk. Harmon donated to UMaine’s Colvin Here’s a Theta Chi classmate who was also in the Navy. Trudy Remember Barby Girard Dor­ Hall with its honors students), and who lives in Winslow, Maine, and spends winters in Titusville, Florida, man, out there in Irvine, California? had a tour of Brandon with its Bird­ when asked what his hobbies were, and summers in Westport Island, I called her, and her husband, house Festival. What creative, replied: “I’ve got to have a few.” He’s Maine. Trudy’s new winter e-mail Dwight, answered. Barby was out, colorful birdhouses were displayed Joseph Dumont, a forestry major address: [email protected]. but later that night she called back. at art museums and stores through­ from Fairfield who enjoys woodwork­ After the Navy, Carolyn was a grad­ Oh, she sounds so bubbly, so de­ out the town, to benefit the arts! And ing, “hutches and things” for his uate assistant at Maine from 1956 to lightful and full of pep, which she Carol discovered another wrinkle— children. He and his wife, Roberta, a 1957. Carolyn said she doesn’t like always was (she was one of my “This Vermont air isn’t doing any graduate of Thomas Business Col­ reunions and has never been to roommates junior year). She and good,” she laughed. Oh yes, in their lege in Waterville, have six children one. She said she only went to Dwight had just gotten back from downstairs bath hung this sign: and 13 grandchildren. Joe, 76, who UMaine her junior and senior years, their two-mile walk, which they do “Guest towels are for guests only—If retired some 20 years ago, has rooming alone, having spent the first every day. Then it’s off to the pool. you are not a guest, please wipe never been to a reunion, but said he two years of college at New Jersey With 506 homes to the tract where your hands on your clothes.” believes he gets the MAINE Alumni College for Women (now called they moved 29 years ago, they’re so You know how Vermont is sup­ Magazine. I hope he does. He Douglass College, part of Rutgers, lucky to be right across from the posed to have more cows than sounds great. He’s worked for the in New Brunswick, New Jersey). pool. people? Harmon said they were all state and the state highway most of She loves Florida and right now she And yes, they’re still cruising, on in the barn and got milked three his career. In the construction de­ said the weather is the best, 92 ships that is, teaching bridge, and times a day. And on the way home partment for the DOT out of Augus­ degrees when I called. Carolyn first this year they said they’re traveling Maxine went with us as far as ta, he worked all over the state and married Ray Ellis and is now mar­ more than ever. Barby said, “As long Quechee (Vermont) where we met on several of the interstate construc­ ried to Earll (Earll is correct) and has as I can walk up the gangway I’ll do up with classmates Kathy Mitchell tion projects. Thanks, Joe. We’ve three children and five grandchil­ it.” And off they went in November, Mendelsohn and Helen Strong got to get you to reunion one of dren. And she spoke of her nephew, flying to Barcelona, on to Lisbon, to Hamilton for lunch at the Simon these days! Gary Lamb, an official here in Ken­ the Barbados, Costa Rica, and Pearce glass blowing and pottery This classmate is also retired, nebunk, and if he’s reading this, she home December 5. They went on factory. What a great place to eat has never been to reunions, and said to say hello from Aunt Carol. the inaugural voyage on the QM2, (and shop and watch glass-blowing never back to Maine, so I was happy Thanks, Carol, for the update. Do across the seas in seven days, lost and pottery making). I came home to chat with him. He’s classmate come back to Maine some time three pounds (food), and rated the with four glass napkin rings. I don’t Horace Disston, now of Bryn Mawr, soon. trip not so great. They also went on know what the others bought. It was Pennsylvania, a philosophy major Next I called Salina, Kansas, a 24-day cruise on the Princess great getting together and with pen who came from Yarmouth. After where our classmate William Epps Lines in May to the South Pacific and paper in hand, I jotted down a graduation he said he went to work lives. He wasn’t feeling well, so World War II sites: Honolulu, few things, such as Kathy and her for a friend of his in the shipping instead I had a nice talk with his Midway, Okinawa, and others. She husband, Lou, live in Quechee industry in Philadelphia for nine daughter, Pamela, 48, who was said many World War II veterans summers, Avon, Connecticut, spring years, then manufacturing in New staying with him. Bill, 79, whose were on the ship and it really made and fall (“We’ve lived in Connecticut Jersey, making tools, some 12 to 15 wife, LoReta died more than 10 her think when she heard how 1,000 forever, since graduation practical­ years. And finally his own metal­ years ago, was born in Phoenix. World War II veterans were dying ly”) and Boca Raton winters, all in working business, centerless grind­ Pam, an only child, said Bill’s par­ each day.

18 Mainely People Winter 2005 Barby and Dwight are traveling recipients with photos and voice­ 112 days this year, so far six overs, as well as printed biograph­ cruises, including a 24-day cruise to ies. It’s great! Alaska. She loves being aboard On a sad note, our classmate ship: “After 49 years, I’m tired of Dave Anderson of Jacksonville, grocery shopping and cooking” (and Florida, died October 8 of terminal that’s all history when you’re on the cancer. I called Marylou, his wife of water, isn’t it?). Married 49 years (50 45 years, to say we were sorry to in August 2005), they have one son, hear the news and offered the Chip, who lives 10 minutes away, class’s condolences. She said Dave and a granddaughter, Hope, “10 also had chronic leukemia. Their going on 39,” said Barby. She said daughter, Carol Bernard, and her they may be back to Maine next granddaughter, Kristen, live with summer for a wedding. I hope so them. They also have a son, Bill. and that we get to see them. Barby, I went to Lewiston High with who describes her hair as “curly, Dave and in our yearbook was this short, and dishwater blond,” and quote: “A man not of words, but of who spends “half my time at the action.” In high school Dave (Andy, dermatologist” (remember, cruises), as he was called) was voted “best has taught Latin (her major) to looking.” He also was a basketball, home-schooled children, ages 7, 8, baseball, and tennis letterman, class and 9, at Calgary Baptist Church the Doug Kneeland ’53 was one of the special guests at the Galaxy treasurer, class marshall, and on last two years. She spoke of the of Stars dinner during Homecoming 2004. Doug, whose career in various committees. I’m so glad he minister’s wife with 11 children who made it to our 50th Reunion in 2003, are all home-schooled. That’s a journalism took him to top positions at the New York Times and along with his son. We’ll miss you, tremendous job—I practically the Chicago Tribune, is one of the first 22 outstanding alumni to Dave. shoved my seven out the door! be highlighted in the new touchscreen computer display at This is about it for another three The last classmate I called, who Buchanan Alumni House. He was also honored last spring as a months. Time to give the computer a majored in education and turned 80 rest. I do hope you enjoyed the on April 28, lives in Athol, Presidential Achievement Award recipient at the annual Stillwater holidays, had a great 2004, and I Massachusetts, and does a lot of Society dinner. wish you all a most memorable year piano playing. His name? Bayne ahead. Note: How about the Red Drown. Why Bayne I asked? “It was Sox and all those big, bold, the last name in a romance novel,” Massachusetts, where he taught in photocopy of a news item that victorious headlines proclaiming he said. “My mother liked romance.” the high school for some 27 years. appeared in the Bangor Daily News them to be baseball’s best. Wow! (And at his Congregational church Parents of two boys and two girls, June 9, 2004. Our classmate Fred And you wonder why it took all those there’s a man named Wayne, and grandparents to 17 (he Hutchinson was chairman of the years to win (again). Let’s have a another Sayne, and he’s Bayne.) believes), and five great­ committee that selected the seven repeat of that one at the next World Sayne and Bayne, now those are grandchildren, he said they just individuals who received the first Series! And I hope you voted Bush. different. And college? “My work at came back from a grandchild’s leadership awards presented at the But as someone said, it’s OK to be the University of Maine was sort of wedding in Connecticut. To get back Buchanan Alumni House as part of for one candidate or another (at haphazard,” he said. “I went only in to his career, he said he picked up the University of Maine Foundation’s election time), but once they’re the summers or when they had Massachusetts Bay Community 70th anniversary celebration. The elected, be democratic about it, be extension classes. I even did College in Wellesley “along the way” seven were: Harold Alfond, 1984- united, or else no one wins. About correspondence courses. It was nice and taught one or two courses once 1994; George L. Jacobson, 1994- the war in Iraq? Who knows when it up there.” or twice a week. Then the move to 2004; and posthumously, Stephen will end. Only time will tell and let’s As to his piano playing, he took Athol in 1988 and teaching Wheatland, 1934-1944; Raymond H. pray it’s over before you ever read lessons up to the seventh/eighth management and introduction to Fogler, 1944-1954; Mark R. Shibles, this. Do take care and please keep grades, paying 25 cents to his business at Mt. Wachusett 1954-1964; Vincent A. Hartgen, in touch. teacher, and now plays for the Community College in Gardner eight 1964-1974; and Alice R. Stewart, elderly at the Quabbin Health Care years (he thinks). 1974-1984. They were chosen Center right next door. “I go over “That’s the end of my story,” he because they helped make the and help them with their monthly said, “but I’m still alive,” and he flagship campus stronger and better parties for an hour or two,” he said. laughed. And I can’t forget his three- fitted to do its work. Their 1954 His career? He taught all of the year, three-month service in the contributions represented each decade of the foundation’s business education in the high Army back in the ’40s. Bayne was in Beverly Heal Balise existence. school for five years in Bristol, the division of operations (chief 37 Glendale Road Let’s congratulate our classmate Maine (right down on the coast near clerk, master sergeant) of the 15th Belmont, MA 02478-2921 Doug Kneeland of Lincoln, Maine, Damariscotta). Then a year off for Army Group stationed in northern (617) 489-3333 his master’s in education at Boston Italy, Salzburg, Austria; and Vienna. on receiving the Stillwater University. Next came a year in “Florence is such a beautiful city,” he Presidential Achievement Award Farmington, two years teaching said. And when I asked him how he April 30. He was one of four. And Reunion memories are still fresh business education in Kennebunk felt when he turned 80, he replied congratulations again, Doug, for and warm. I don’t know about you (he believes), and sometime in there with a laugh: “You’re going to be “making a difference,” and having but I still have a hard time believing came marriage to Betty, who wacky as ever, just like I am.” And your name included in the Galaxy of that 50 years have passed. It was a attended Gordon College in Boston he ended with: “I have to get off the Stars. Thanks to IBM and the great summer of celebration for for three years and who said “I got phone and do my chores.” Oh, university, the unveiling of the Jane Stevens Harvey. She was my Mrs. before my MRE (Christian Bayne, thanks for such a delightful Galaxy took place at Homecoming honored in July being named Hal­ education degree).” time on the phone. (we won against Northeastern), and lowell’s Citizen of the Year for 2004. The two moved to Natick, The university sent me a on this touch screen are the first 22 Jane and husband Harmon Harvey,

Winter 2005 Mainely People 19 who cochaired our class reunion, Gunnar Nicholson Gold Medal at the were also on their way to the He enjoys playing golf, and during have been busy over the years TAPPI Paper Summit in Atlanta, wedding picked up the groom. the winter months he attends contributing in a wide variety of Georgia. Jay is retired division vice Somehow the grease found Al while Lewiston hockey games. ways to the betterment of the Hal­ president and director of research he was sitting in the back seat of the Gil Landry of Benton, Maine, lowell community. Jane helped to for S.D. Warren Company. He is car. Mary-Alice said, “We managed has been retired since July 1993. Gil form the Hallowell Trade Board after respected for his work in paper to get the grease off—sort of.” Mary- has two more years to go after the ice storm in 1998 destroyed coating technology. After graduating Alice and Al have had a wonderful having served seven years as se­ many huge town trees. She has from Maine with a B.S. in chemistry life together over these many years, lectman in his town and is very belonged to the Friends of Fort he went on to MIT earning a Ph.D. and both of them agree that you involved with automotive restoration. Western, Governor Angus King’s in physical chemistry. Jay worked for must keep a sense of humor and be Gil is looking forward to returning to Elder-Advisory Committee, and A.D. Little Company as a staff able to laugh at yourself and campus next year. served on the board of directors of chemist and after four years he situations. They will be celebrating Also planning to attend our the Southern Kennebec Head Start joined S.D. Warren. their 50th wedding anniversary right Reunion is Art Tournas who now program. While Jane was doing all after our Reunion next June 2005. resides in Portsmouth, New Hamp­ this Harmon was serving as mayor An article in The Wiscasset shire. Art is retired and is a marine of Hallowell and as a city councilor. Newspaper indicates that Ken docent at the University of New This incredible couple has six chil­ Honey is going to run for election as Hampshire and enjoys oil painting dren and six grandchildren. 1955 a Lincoln County commissioner. Ken and foreign travel. Soon after Reunion, Lionel 50th Reunion June 3-5, 2005 has been a state legislator for the Mary Farnsworth Gillis has Berube, who is living in Worcester, past eight years, and because of been involved in her church and Massachusetts, sent along a nice term limits, he is prevented from Christian activities throughout the Janet B. Butler note of appreciation to the reunion running for that office again. He also years, and loves gardening, walking, 116 Oakhurst Road committee saying what a great time spent 14 years as a Boothbay/ and reading. She lives in North Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 he and wife Jane Auber Berube ’56 Boothbay Harbor school committee Bridgton, Maine. Mary taught school (207) 799-1550 had and he appreciated the obvious member. Ken lives in Boothbay with for five years, was a homemaker [email protected] attention to every detail—great food, his wife, Laura, and they have two after that, and substituted in schools thoughtful favors, and outstanding daughters. after her children were grown up. entertainment. Lionel says he espe­ I hope that you received letters from This past summer, Carol and Bill Glen and Nancy Caton Dean cially enjoyed Mark Cohen, who class president, Marion Bugbee Butler who live in Midlothian, Virgin­ who live in Madison, Connecticut, served as master of ceremonies on Mannheim, and class vice ia, took a Tauck Tour of Ireland spend the winter months in Fort several occasions. president, Mary Litchfield followed by a visit with their son and Myers, Florida. Nancy retired as an The Knox and Waldo County Whitworth, concerning upcoming his family in Sweden. In the fall they elementary school teacher in 1996. Funds challenge grant campaign events for our 50th Reunion on June spent three weeks with Paul and Glen is also retired as a math coor­ has named its honorary cochairs, 3, 4, and 5, 2005, preceded by me. First, we went to the Samoset dinator at Southern Connecticut Anne Adams Collins ’61 and H. social events in Bar Harbor on June where Bill and Carol have a time­ State University and Choate Rose­ Allen Fernaid. The funds provide 2nd and 3rd. If you haven’t filled out share. Then, they spent a week with mary Hall School. Both Nancy and grants to support the work of non­ your Reunion information form to be us in Cape Elizabeth, and then we Glen are involved in many volunteer profits in the two counties. included in our Class of 1955 all went to Cape Cod for another organizations and love family gath­ Jim Holland and his wife Clau­ memory book, don’t delay any timeshare. In addition to shopping erings in Connecticut, Rhode Island, dette have enjoyed Homecoming longer, as Reg Bowden and Mary and playing golf, we played many and Massachusetts. each year and are great followers of Litchfield Whitworth have the card games. Wonderful to hear that Ellen the UMaine hockey team. They unenviable task of putting together Nice to hear about classmate, Sargent Kroot is hoping to attend made it back to two games last our memory book which is a huge Hubert Clemons, who now lives in Reunion. Ellen and her husband, winter and are looking forward to the project. You can keep up with plans Hiram, Maine, and is a retired John, live in Richmond, Maine. Ellen coming season. for our Reunion by checking the school teacher. He taught English operated a private nursery school Many classmates have or will be class web site: and French at Potter Academy and for 15 years. The last 34 years she celebrating 50th wedding anniversa­ www.mainealumni.com. Dick Eustis Andover High School and taught in has been office manager in an ries. Charles Peckham and wife, has done a superb job on our site. the elementary schools at Brown­ orthodontic office and is presently the former Beverly Jean Bates, who Check it out periodically. field, Hiram, Sebago, Buxton, and working part-time. Ellen, give those were married February 20, 1954, There was a wonderful article in Limington. His current activities are classmates on the fourth floor of were given a surprise party by their the Advertiser Democrat in Norway, official town historian, Hiram, Maine; East Hall a call and urge them to children. They have seven children, Maine, on Al ’54 and Mary-Alice curator, Great Ossipee Museum in return to Orono next June. 18 grandchildren, and one great­ Hastings Bancroft. The article was Hiram; and secretary of the Hiram After spending 38 years at Frye­ grandchild. Charlie is a retired entitled “A Sense of Humor Historical Society. burg Academy where he was assis­ captain of the Maine State Police, a Smoothes the Bumps.” I enjoyed Paul Cederstrom retired in 1988 tant headmaster, John Gordon retired dairy farmer, and also retired reading the article, as it was after 33 years in education, includ­ retired in 1996. John is not sure from a trucking business. humorous indeed. One of the more ing teaching physical education and about being with us for Reunion An article titled “A Sense of humorous events took place when English and coaching many sports weekend, but we look forward to Humor Smooths the Bumps” printed Al and Mary-Alice were married. Al as well as student activity director. seeing him if he can make it. in the Norway, Maine, Advertiser appeared at their wedding with a Paul resides in Queensbury, New Wendy Dow Ricker has certain­ Democrat highlights the married life grease stain on his white jacket. It York, and is manager of a large ly led a very productive and interest­ of Allen Bancroft and Mary-Alice appears that Al was staying at a tourist attraction gift shop, Lake ing life during the past 50 years. Hastings Bancroft ’55. They were motel near Bethel where other George Steamboat Company, from Another retiree in 1991, Wendy married June 18, 1955. After five guests were also staying. When it April to October. He travels a bit in spent 16 years providing psychologi­ children, four or five house moves, was time for him to leave for the winter. cal services in the Windham, Maine, and job changes, they look forward wedding, everyone had left. Al Great to learn that Stu Cohen school department before which she to celebrating 50 years together next realized that he had not arranged for will be at our 50th Reunion. After worked part-time in the psychology year. transportation. He walked to the serving as a captain in the U.S. department of Pineland Hospital, a Jay Vreeland of Scarborough, road and began to hitchhike, and he Army Dental Corps, Stu has prac­ state residential facility for those Maine, received the 2004 TAPPI was lucky, as relatives of his who ticed family dentistry for 44 years. with retardation. She has served as

20 Mainely People Winter 2005 chair of the division of school psy­ chology of the Maine Psychological Association. In her spare time, Wendy travels via Amtrak, small RV, mini-van, or river cruises in North America and Europe. In 2000, Len Bowles and his wife, Mabel, moved back to Maine (Machias, to be exact). Len now does some fishing, cutting wood, and taking care of his house (16 acres) and camp. They like to trav­ el—mostly cruises—about once a year. Shirley Bostrom Hargreaves has been a very active person in her community as president of three women’s clubs (Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Florida) and vari­ ous state board positions, as well as chairman of an American Cancer Society unit in Massachusetts. She has been chairman of many school projects and committees and has served her political party affiliation in A group of Phi Eta Kappa brothers got together in August for a cookout in Southport. Left to right are: Pete many ways. Keep up the good work, Wilson ’55, Paul Ferrigno ’55, Dwight Sewell ’54, Nate Churchill ’54, Dewey Dow ’57, Carl Kruse ’54, and Ron Shirley, as I know what a great job you do in anything that you under­ Sheay ’55. take. This became known as “The Jiggs ’52, Jack Small ’56, Fred Seger, Nancy Collins Adams worked Open” as he talked it up and made Harold Jones ’51, George Kurajec, as a school psychologist for 19 1956 the arrangements. In 2003 he was Ron Oberg ’58, Jim Burnham ‘58, years, retiring in 1998. She is in­ honored to have a football scholar­ Dave Davis ’58, Jon Forbes ’62, Dick volved with her family and likes to Joanne Owen Bingham ship established “in celebration of his Upham ’56, Jack Nivison ’56, “Cuffy” visit historic and interesting places 9 Acorn Lane loyalty, dedication, and Maine spirit— Phair ’58, Jim Duffy ’56, Bob Pickett in North America and Europe and Scarborough, ME 04074 as evidenced by his organization of ’59, Harold Hutchinson, Ed Pickett still has a long list of places to see. [email protected] 20 consecutive annual golf tourna­ ’58, John Huard ‘67, John Welch ’60, Hope to see you next year, Nancy. ments for University of Maine alumni Chuck Eberbach ’59, John Theriault Buzzy Knight is a retired high Classmates: I missed the due date and friends.” Recipients of this first ’59, Jim Cusack ’59, Steve Gravelle school principal who now enjoys for the column as Bing ’54 and I year’s Jiggs Cecchini Scholarship ’69, John Cornish ’61, and Craig golfing, golfing, and more golfing! were on a cruise to the Baltic capi­ are: Ivi Nwosu and Jared Gomez. Young ’56. If you should make the Bring your clubs to Maine next June tals, and I was actually in St. Peters­ Aram “Turk” Garabedian had effort to wander in around 3:00 p.m. and play at one of the golf courses burg the day I was supposed to be contacted and challenged the attend­ next year, you might reconnect with in Bar Harbor at our pre-Reunion sending any news into the maga­ ees in 2003 to match his donation, some you don’t see in your usual festivities. We hope that you and zine. So this brief note is only to and they surpassed it! Jiggs said he summer life rounds. Joyce will be able to make it. alert you to the fact that your re­ “was stunned when Turk came up The ’57 ladies gathering devel­ Remember to read all the litera­ union committee is still working on with this proposal and shocked when oped more recently and met here this ture you receive from the alumni their plans, and you should be he told me the final amount.” year in the fog. Janet Malcolm Buck office, check our class web site, and receiving a letter from ’56 president This 21st year about 53 attended and Caroline Skolfield assisted with mark your calendars to be in Orono, William Johnson around the first of and the class and age spread was the logistics. From the west came Maine, on June 3 to 5 after joining 2005. remarkable, from Paul Kostacopou- Barbara Swann Pineau, Kay Fletch­ classmates in Bar Harbor before­ That’s all folks. los (UMaine baseball coach) to the er Mosher ’56, Alice Kelson Long- hand. We hope you can be present Jody Class of ’51. For many, the chance to more ’56, Marilyn Pennell Johnson for the entire five days, but if you visit with each other and reminisce is and MaryLou Hughes Richardson. can only make it for part of the time, much more important than the game. Ginnie Freeman ’58 came from we’ll take that, as long as you can Attending were: Harold “Tank” Vio­ Kennebunk, Marilyn Graffam Clark be with us for some of our 50th 1957 lette ’60, William “Bubba” Harvey ’58, ’58 from camp in Holden instead of Reunion festivities. I know you won’t Dana Kierstead ’58, Thurlow “Coop” Presque Isle, and Cynthia Rockwell be disappointed with the special Cooper, Pete “Kosty,” Paul “Kosty,” Wright ’58 from Wiscasset. Sand­ events planned for the entire time Elisabeth (Liz) Hibbard Smith Dave Wiggin, Jiggs Cecchini, Tom wiching the trip between morning and and especially to reconnect with P.O. Box 143 Golden ’55, Wally Covell ’55, Marty 5:00 p.m. meetings, Jane Barker friends you haven’t seen in a long Phippsburg, ME 04562 Pineau ‘58, Bob Carmichael ’58, came from Jackson Lab. Connie while. If you have never been to a (207) 389-1816 Ralph “Ram” Harvey ’61, Ed Doe Leslie, Jane Farwell Russell, reunion, don’t miss this one, as it is [email protected] Akucewich ’59, Turk Garabedian, Bill Frannie Rich Secord, and Sandra truly special. And of course, we look Bragdon ’59, Skitch Carroll ’58, Joe Pendleton Bacon ’56 arrived from the forward to seeing YOU. Twenty-one years ago in 1983, Mancini ’58, Donald Desroches ’62, upper midcoast. Not driving as far “Jiggs” Cecchini, Thurlow Cooper, Herb Carmichael ’58, Tom Murphy were: Judi Smith Davis, Margaret- and Dave Wiggin ’54 gathered a ’65, Dick Ingraham ’64, Craig Milne mary McCann, Ann Dingwell Reunion 2005 group together on the third Tuesday ’63, Dave Joseph ’65, Art DiMauro Knowles, Claudie Halle Higgins, in July to play golf, first in Pittsfield ’64, Paul Desmond ’59, John Amato Charlotte Swan, Alice Osier DePat­ June 3-5, 2005 and then at Natanis in Vassalboro. ’56, Chris Russell ’60, Fred Bolduc sy, Sandra Daley Denman ’58, and

Winter 2005 Mainely People 21 Norma Bradbury Ludwig. Kali Perkins came after her daily radia­ tion with Barbara Coy Thaxter and Another Hall of Fame Honor for Keith Mahaney ’57 eventually removed her stylish toque to quiet applause. Former Black Bear basketball star Keith Ann Chase Hussey’s grand­ Mahaney ’57, ’68G was inducted into the daughter Megan Tapley was the recipient of the ’57 scholarship this New England Basketball Hall of Fame in past year, so we are moving along in September. Keith has the distinction of the generations. being the first UMaine graduate to receive It was nice to get an e-mail from that distinction as a Division I UMaine John Burnham, who retired in 1996 and volunteers in the Sanibel, Flori­ men’s basketball player. da, and Southwest Harbor libraries. Keith was fifth in the nation his sopho­ He and wife Becky Dow Burnham ’64 more year with a 81.4 percent foul have David and Susan, both recently shooting average. He also led the Yankee married, and have moved from 35 years in Wilton to a family home in Conference (now America East) in scoring Southwest Harbor. John graduated his junior year (21.8 points per game). In with us and got a degree from Clark his senior year, he held UMaine’s highest University in 1958, worked for the state series scoring average (23.7), and Maine State Library Bookmobile, and received a library science degree was second in the Yankee Conference in from Simmons College in 1963. Then scoring with a 22.6 points per game he worked at the Fogler Library average. awhile, the University of Maine at As a senior Keith rewrote the record Farmington library, and managed the UMF bookstore. book, breaking nine individual records Keith Mahaney was inducted into including his own record of 39 points the New England Basketball Hall of against UMass. His other 39-point game Former Black Bear great Keith Mahaney in action Fame in September. He led the was against Bates in 1954. against Bates College. UMaine men’s team in scoring with 22.7 points per game in the ’53-’54 At the time of his graduation in 1957, season and 22.6 points per game in Keith held 11 out of 14 records in basketball and earned the following recognition: All-Maine (two the ’56-’57 season. ‘Bout time! years), All-Yankee Conference (two years), All New England All-Star (one year), and All-American Dave Maxey has closed his Honorable Mention (two years). teaching and coaching career after 44 years. His first year was at Free­ He was inducted into the University of Maine Sports Hall of Fame in 1993 and the State of Maine dom Academy in Waldo County, Sports Hall of Fame in 1994. In December 1997, Keith received the ultimate honor—his basketball followed by eight years in Presque jersey #24 was retired by the University of Maine in a ceremony at the Alfond Arena. Isle High School, three years of farming full time, and the rest at Cunningham Middle School in S.A.D. 1. He moved from coaching at the other civic and church activities. He records further back than the early board of selectmen and is a former fairgrounds track to a new one be­ is also an active grandfather and he’s 1970s—has anyone saved lists from mayor (four terms) of Waterville. For hind the high school, and also got to still playing tennis. Bob Hastings early reunions? There will be the seven years he was director of the watch the construction of the facility celebrated his birthday by leading a usual calling teams in hopes of Maine State Lottery and was re­ for S.A.D. 1 athletic complex in the canoe trip down the Allagash with his getting as many of us to participate sponsible for the creation of the Tri­ mid 1990s. He also coached cross­ children and grandchildren. as possible in this “once-in-a-lifetime” State Megabucks game. Spike says country at UMPI in the early 1980s Hope this is the beginning of a event. Lois Whitcomb, Pat Wade that he does not go along with and concurrently as the head coach trend—a 60th wedding anniversary Fraker, or I can put you in touch with several of the governor’s current of the Wildcat cross-country and was celebrated in June by Charles the person you need to connect to! proposals especially those involving track and field squads since 1986. and Mary Goding Kyes in Gardiner. monies for schools. During his lengthy tenure he had one She was employed as a business Jane Dudley Newhall was state championship team, five East­ education teacher in West Paris, profiled in the 55 Plus Center’s June ern Maine championship teams, and Mexico, Kennebec School of Com­ 1958 pamphlet. Jane is a graduate of six individual state champions. He merce, Hall-Dale, and Gardiner Area Brunswick High and majored in said, “I liked seeing the kids improve, high schools. They have two children social work at the university. After especially the ones who had no and two grandchildren. Mrs. Leo M. Lazo (Jane Ledyard) spending some time in California, background in running and became We need your help in order to put 49 Martin Street the Newhalls returned to the east very good.” He also enjoyed being on the most fabulous 50th! Are there West Roxbury, MA 02132 coast and Maine. Jane is very proud able to see the progression of fe­ some among you who can put some­ that all her children were born in the east, saying, “California was an males becoming involved in the thing together with desktop publish­ Having served in the state House of experiment.” Jane taught with the sport. “That was a great step for­ ing capability? We’d like to do a Representatives and the state Sen­ Headstart program in Gardiner, ward.” He and Janet Griffin Maxey memory book with entries from each ate until the state’s term limits Augusta, and China for several have seven children and six grand­ of us—pictures and so forth. Have caused him to retire in 2000, Rich­ years, and worked for the Children’s children. we clergypersons who would be ard J. “Spike” Carey has decided Development Services in Augusta. Bob Cruickshank is the presi­ willing to participate in a short service to run for the Senate seat represent­ She has spent the past 10 years as dent of the Friends of the Chatham remembering those who are no ing District 18. He is currently serv­ a very active member of the First Senior Center, and involved with longer with us? The university has no ing as the chair of the Belgrade

22 Mainely People Winter 2005 Parish Church where she has in residential real estate sales and reached out to develop unbreakable management. She keeps busy with ties with state and local service home, gardens, volunteering, and agencies including the Tedford family. Both their daughters, Debi Shelter in Brunswick as well as and Kris, live in the Twin Cities area. other area churches. Jane has Debi and Scott’s triplet daughters recently had several surgeries on graduated from high school in June her back and says she has “more 2004. screws, wires, pads, and things James Saunders, Jr. has retired inserted” in her back than she cares from The Forecaster newspaper in to think about. However she is not Falmouth, Maine, after more than 16 letting it get her down and she is years in its service. Jim was a re­ continuing to work and plan for porter and photographer for the others. newspaper. Even before Jim an­ Art Mayo, Sandra Daley Den­ nounced his retirement, he had man, Paul McCourt, Bob Car­ begun work as a volunteer at the michael, Patti Hayes MacDonald, Homeless Animal Rescue Team in Frank Young, and yours truly cele­ Cumberland, where he spends three brated the 50th anniversary of our mornings a week. Jim and his wife, graduation from Morse High School. Nancy, have a white cat named With receptions, parades, golf tour­ Edith Ashley and a cairn terrier naments, and the annual alumni named Kitty. banquet we had a very busy and The Mid-Maine Chamber of fun-filled weekend. The Bath high Commerce in Waterville, Maine, school alumni association holds a Will ’59 and Elanna Crowley Farnham ’81 enjoy the tailgate at Home- awarded Clarence “Chuck” Bick­ reunion banquet each year with coming 2004. On display behind them is a UMaine emblem from 1913 ford the Distinguished Community approximately 800 alums in atten­ that belonged to Elanna’s father. Service Award for demonstrating dance. As president of our class and leadership, resourcefulness, and a past president of the alumni asso­ had no major damage. involvement in three or more areas ciation, Art was very pleased to Dana Fields has retired after 37 I960 of community service. Chuck is the present to the scholarship fund on years at Lawrence High School, vice president and private banking the behalf of the high school Class Fairfield. He has been guidance officer for Merrill Bank, treasurer for Diane Faucher Roderick of 1954, a check for over counselor for the past several years the Kiwanis Club, a member of the 52 Fern Street $25,000.00. after joining the faculty in 1967. American Institute of Banking, board Bangor, ME 04401 Cyn Rockwell Wright was the Previously he taught at Harmony, member for the Waterville Osteo­ hostess again for the annual last Clinton, and Besse high schools and pathic Hospital, and a member of Friday in June gathering of some of Maine Central Institute. Donald C. Lewis is in the news! His the Red Cross. Chuck and his wife, the women of the Class of ’58. The At Penquis Valley High School Nyle Corporation factory will bring JoAn, have one daughter, Brenda. Wrights’ summer home in Round graduation, a scholarship was start­ 80 jobs to the Brewer, Maine, area. Leroy J. Barry retired from Pond was the scene for about 20 of ed in honor of Walter Oakes to Don is cofounder and president of Madison Paper Industries in Madi­ the ladies to gather for lunch. Again honor his over 45 years of teaching. Nyle Corporation. The company, son, Maine, and was named a an excellent meal was served cour­ Walter has been driver education through its division, Nyle Special TAPPI Fellow at the TAPPI annual tesy of the Anchor Inn, a lot of instructor for 36 years and has Products LLC of Bangor, has de­ meeting and awards ceremony in catching up on activities during the taught adult education and summer signed and is marketing a new heat May 2004 in Atlanta, Georgia. Leroy past year was done, and the best driver ed. The scholarship was pump that works in cold climates. was president and CEO at Madison part of the day was the renewal of announced and started by his son, Nyle Corp was cofounded by Don Paper Industries since 1994. long-time friendships. Donald Oakes. Walter has no retire­ and his partner, Sam Nyer, in 1977 Keep sending me notes, letters, ment plans and is hoping to teach and began business producing pictures, etc. Mark your calendars for 50 years! lumber-drying equipment. for our 50th in 2008, pay your alum­ Anita Peavey-Haskell has been George A. Cox, D.D.S. writes 1961 ni dues, and enjoy the holiday sea­ appointed to the joint select commit­ that he retired three years ago and son. I hope that you are all rested, tee on regionalization and communi­ his golf game is loving it. Daughter, relaxed, and ready for the onslaught ty cooperation. The committee is Cynthia Cox Furber ’91, married Judy Ohr Meader of winter. tasked with identifying barriers and Timothy Furber ’92. They have given 19332 Hempstone Avenue incentives to regionalization and will them a grandson who is almost two Poolesville, MD 20837-2133 review regionalization legislation. years old. [email protected] Anita currently serves in the Maine Art and Judy Clark Rankin 1959 Legislature and is seeking the Dis­ have been in Appleton, Wisconsin, Since we didn’t have a summer trict 30 seat in the Maine Senate. for 30 years and now consider it issue, my news covers many, many She is the ranking Republican on home. Art retired July 2001 from a Nancy Roberts Munson months. the Joint Standing Committee on 106 Coventry Place career in the paper industry. He is This summer Foe ’60 and I State and Local Government. still consulting part-time and is Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 attended the New Jersey alumni Richard Blanchard is seeking (561)694-9984 active in the Paper Industry Man­ group’s Lobster Maine-ia. June the nomination for the House of [email protected] agement Association (national Toulouse Heintz was sharing pho­ Representatives from District 14 president in 1993), and the Techni­ tos of Casey, granddaughter number which encompasses Old Town. cal Association of Science and one. June has been retired from Hi, ’59ers! Hope you all had a great Hugh Keene is chairman of the Engineering School Foundations at math teaching for a year now and summer and escaped the ravages of family selection committee for the U of Minnesota and U of Wisconsin happy with all of her free time. Larry the hurricanes. All of us in Florida Androscoggin Habitat for Humanity. at Stevens Point. Judy retired in Schiner will be retiring this year were really hit hard but we personally That’s the news. Send me more! January 2001 from a 25-year career from his job as a college athletic

Winter 2005 Mainely People 23 director. And Charlie Hunnewell, me a chance to not only catch up already retired, was elated to have with an old friend, but have her his daughter and her husband home The Story of a Common Man autograph my copy of her wonderful­ from England before they relocate in Spencer Hodge ’61 isn’t a war ly entertaining book, The Cows are Canada with the diplomatic corps. Out! If you haven’t picked it up yet, I And now some snippets from the hero. He isn’t rich or famous. highly recommend it. It is published newspapers: Larry Cilley stepped He hasn’t overcome drug by Maine-based Islandport Press. down in June as interim town man­ addiction or been involved in a One particularly humorous chapter ager of Wiscasset. Peter and Sara scandal. And he hasn’t come was featured in the special anniver­ Pearson Dufour recently sold their sary issue of DownEast magazine Hidden Meadows Golf course in Old up with a revolutionary new this summer. Town. Anne Adams Collins was diet. As for me, I have had a very busy honorary cochair of the campaign In fact Spencer is a self­ fall. After retiring last June I decided for the Knox and Waldo county described “common man.” So to make a run for the New Hamp­ funds challenge grant, which is part shire Legislature. As I write this of the Maine Community Founda­ why did he take the time and column, I have just successfully tion. Anne has been active in chari­ effort to write an autobiogra­ gotten through a contested primary table organizations all of her adult phy? and am gearing up for a very hard life and is a distinguished member of “I wrote it first for myself general election. I have been told the board of visitors and chair of the that it has been over 40 years since house committee of Buchanan and then for my family,” he a Democrat was elected to the New Alumni House. Terence Christy notes. Then he began to think Hampshire House from my town, but was elected to a second term on the that other people might be who knows? You never can be victo­ town council of Standish. Sheila interested in the trials and tribulations of everyday life. rious without trying, can you? Chouinard Dias retired from the Again, I hope everyone enjoyed Ludlow school system where she The result is The Autobiography of a Common Man, published the holidays, and keep in touch. taught since leaving college. by PublishAmerica. It’s available at Amazon.com. and at You’ve got my e-mail address— BarnesandNoble.com. it’s pretty painless. Let me know what’s shakin’ in your part of Ameri­ 1963 ca —or overseas if you are living raised to the Alfond Arena rafters 2003 Pro Bono Award from the elsewhere! along with that of Keith Mahaney ’57. Volunteer Lawyers Project last Janu­ Barbara Fowles Allen Attorney Barry Mills of Hale & ary. This award, sponsored by the 2690 Falls Road Hamlin in Ellsworth received the Bar Association’s continuing legal Marcellus, NY 13108 1962 education committee, recognized [email protected] Barry for having the highest cumula­ [email protected] tive number of pro bono hours of Diane Ingalls Zito cases closing during the 2003 calen­ Mike Gentile gave me a hard time at 24 South Hill Drive dar year. Mitchell M. Cohen writes our high school reunion this summer. Bedford, NH 03110 that he has just relocated. Friends He says that I never write about him! [email protected] can now find him at: 6901 Corte Spagna, Rancho Santa Fe, Califor­ Well, Mike, that is true—because you nia. never let me know what you are Hopefully all of you are enjoying a On the literary front: Iona Tate doing! You need to write to me, so I wonderful holiday season as you Desmond finished collaborating with can write about you! That’s the way read this column. May your days be David Packhem last spring on a this system works! What I did learn bright and merry and your nights children’s book called A Mother’s about Mike is that he lives in Jay, warm and cozy. Dream. The book, written by Pack­ Maine, and commutes to his Augusta Len MacPhee has retired from hem, is a long verse-style poem, law firm; Preti, Flaherty, Beliveau, coaching after 36 years. Lenny was which tells the story of a working Pachios, & Haley LLC, and has a the University of Maine Farmington class Maine family and the unexpect­ beautiful, new, remodeled kitchen. men’s basketball coach for 24 years ed events that occur to bring a moth­ Baron Hicken did write to me! He and the University of Maine Farming­ er’s dream to fulfillment. Iona illus­ was thrilled about the news that he ton women’s team coach for seven. trated the book with her beautiful would be inducted into the University During his tenure at Farmington, he pastels. After leaving the university, of Maine Sports Hall of Fame at led two women’s teams to national Iona taught art for 38 years in the Homecoming in October. He joins tournaments and had 20 winning South Portland school system. Today Chubb Michaud of our class and seasons. Five years ago Lenny she continues to teach private adult Pete MacPhee ’64 in that honor. moved to Rangeley to pursue a and children’s art classes. She is a Congratulations, Baron. Several Phi change of careers. He became the Craig Milne ’63 (standing) and member of the Pastel Painters of Eta’s joined him at Homecoming and pastor of the Rangeley Baptist Tom Murphy ’65 were part of the Maine and the Maine Women in Arts. he promises more news about our Church, but continued his coaching winning golf team in the annual Her work has been exhibited by Saco classmates. For the second year, to career at Rangeley High School. This Jiggs (Robert “Jiggs” Cecchini Bay Artists in Biddeford and Old celebrate Father’s Day, Baron and past spring he left Rangeley High to ’57) Open. The others in the Orchard and in numerous summer his son, Mark, and Chubb and his devote full time to an ever growing foursome were Dick Ingraham ’64 shows along the southern Maine son, Matt, have met in Costa Rica. church community. More basketball: and Dave Joseph ’65. The event coast. He warns that you don’t go after golf UMaine retired two men’s basketball was held on July 20 at Natanis In late July I had the opportunity balls in the water there—crocodiles! jersey numbers last February. Golf Course in East Vassalboro. to stop at the Maine Coast Book Tom Austin was given the Contri­ Former head coach Skip Chappelle The Jiggs Open is always on the Shop and Cafe in Damariscotta to bution to Amateur Football Award by was on hand as his number (34) was third Tuesday in July. see Trudy Chambers Price. It gave the state of Maine Chapter of the

24 Mainely People Winter 2005 National Football Foundation. He Harburger Bennett for serving as pacities. received the award at Bowdoin the class correspondent for many 1965 Stephanie Barry Brown and her College in May. Hank Richards of years. Despite her moves north and husband, Mike, opened a new art South Portland was inducted into the south, and during times of both little gallery, called Loon Song Gallery, on Maine Baseball Hall of Fame in July. news and reunion years with lots of Sylvia A. Tapley their property on Blue Hill Bay. She Richard Boucher was ordained material, she crafted an engaging 21 Durrell Drive and Mike had always dreamed of at St. Joseph Cathedral in Connecti­ column for the class. Thank you, Fairfield, CT 06824-5062 owning a gallery after retirement, so cut, as a deacon, to serve at Sacred Joyce! (203) 259-3292 they decided in early May to give it a Heart Parish. Deacon Richard and We are seeking a new class fax (203)259-1305 go. They are featuring many of the his wife, Camille, have lived in En­ correspondent to report the news of [email protected] artists that they have personally field, Connecticut, for 34 years. ’64. Please call, write, or e-mail to collected and become friends with We hope you enjoyed a wonder­ the above address if you would like It is hard to believe that autumn has over the years—from France, South ful holiday season, and perhaps you to write the quarterly column. arrived. I just returned from a won­ Africa, Utah, Scottsdale, etc. heard from your college friends. The Spirit of America Foundation derful two-week vacation in Canada, Stephanie and Mike will now make Please share any news with the rest recognized Roger Blackstone last by way of Seattle. My sister Jean ’69 Scottsdale and Maine their winter/ of us. My AOL e-mail will be blocked spring for playing a key role in and I celebrated the 60th birthday of spring and summer/fall residences. for January and February, but the helping his community’s Spirit of our sister Louisa Tapley-VanPelt ’68 On September 25th, Caroline Juno address will be active while I America chapter organize Winthrop’s with her family at high tea at the Fuller Hutchinson was out with her am away from the computer and in awards ceremony for many years. famous Empress Hotel in Victoria, kayaking friends for a day-long Florida for those two months. Roger is active in his community as a Vancouver Island, British Columbia. cruise on Moosehead Lake. Earlier member of the Lions Club and is on Jean and I continued on to Whistler, that day, Jonas Birch Hutchinson the alumni board of Alpha Gamma British Columbia, and then took a made his appearance. Papa Rob Rho fraternity. He is the owner of R. fun and relaxing rail tour through the assisted Mama Amy and the three Blackstone Associates, a company spectacular Canadian Rockies to midwives (who luckily arrived in 1964 specializing in business management Banff National Park. time) at home, while big sister Mae­ and taxes. At the 36th graduation exercises ve watched “Thomas the Train.” Grammie Caroline and Grandpa Abigail E. Zelz of UMaine at Augusta, Richard Bruce ’66 were off to Penobscot Buchanan Alumni House Lifetime Membership: Randall received an honorary doc­ early the next morning to meet their 1 Alumni Place torate of humane letters degree and It's a good deal and a great first grandson and his proud family. Orono, ME 04473 was named a professor emeritus of Roberta “Bobbie” Fowler [email protected] way to demonstrate your sociology. Richard, a retired profes­ sor of sociology and human servic­ continues to spend much of her time University of Maine pride. es, had served at the school for fundraising for the Animal Orphan­ Our heartfelt thanks go to Joyce more than 35 years in various ca­ age in Old Town. She coordinated a

Brothers of Alpha Tau Omega held a reunion in August in North Conway, New Hampshire. First row, left to right are: Foe Meader ’60, Jon Forbes ’62, Scott Woodman ’65, Barney Galinsky ’64, Paul “Little Max” McGuire ’61, ’66G, Ed Foss ’61, Art Hanson ’61, John Corson ’59, and Bob Piper ’60. Second row: Al Schroetel ’62, Harvey Donald ’61, Bob Sween ’63, Hal Brown ’59, Charlie Guance ’60, Gordon Stuart ’60, Brett Russell ’61, Larry Franchetti ’62, Jerry Durgin ’61, Ernie Ridlon ’61, Bob Wilkinson ’62, Shamus Daly ’63, and Bill Ferguson ’62. Third row: Henry Shepard ’61, Steve Karpowich ’63, Jim Carroll ’61, John Longley ’62, Bob Spence ’62, Hal Arends ’61, John “Nicolo Capone” Nichols ’63, Norm Twitchell ’65, John Ball ’60, Al Nelson ’62, and Tom Record ’62. Attending but not in the photo were: Tom Deans ’63, Mike Severance ’65, Earl Freeman ’64, and John Watson ’57. The ATO event was hosted by Brett Russell and John Longley.

Winter 2005 Mainely People 25 5K run-walk this past April. Bobbie is also board president and treasurer. Leon Favreau ’67 Next year the Class of 1965 will be celebrating our big 40th UMaine class Reunion. The UMaine Alumni Innovator of New Products: Association has already contacted the class officers to begin organizing plans for the upcoming event. If Advocate for Sound Forests anyone is interested in being part of reunion planning, please contact the alumni association at (800) 934- 2586 or (207) 581-1142. Leon Favreau ’67 might best be described as an innovator, a risk taker, and a passionate advocate for sound forestry practices. 1966 Leon graduated from UMaine with a degree in engineering and for much of the 1970s he worked in that field. But in the late ’70s he took Carol Jesraly Josel 227 Canterbury Court over the Bethel Furniture Stock, which had been Blue Bell, PA 19422 started in 1958 by his father. Under his leader­ (610) 277-2711 ship, the company grew, with improvements in [email protected] both the technology and the product line. In addition to being a good businessman, It works like this: I write to you in the Leon earned the admiration of many environ­ middle of one season, and you read my column in another one. So, this mentalists for his commitment to maximize the time around, while my air conditioner value of every hardwood tree his company used. is whirring, and I’m waiting for In the late 1980s he founded the Multiple Use hurricane Charlie to come swirling in, Association, a group dedicated to providing it may be snowing on you. Be that as Leon Favreau with some examples of chairs from it may, this time around, I have lots of information about forest health and the forest his mail-order company, the Maine Chair Kit news to share with you, so enough products industry to the public and politicians. Company. weather talk. He remained the driving force behind that group While Thomas A.Trafton has for almost 20 years—writing editorials, speaking chosen to retire as vice president and loan officer of Kennebec Savings to civic groups, and even testifying before Congress. Bank where he’s been serving for the Many wood product companies, including Leon’s, have gone through tough times in recent years. past 22 years, many of us are elect­ Recognizing the need to adapt and change, Leon recently added a new subsidiary, the Maine Chair ing to stay the course and keep on Kit Company, a mail-order business out of Bethel with 70 local employees. Using precompression working. Take, for instance, Brian Ames. In March, Pennview Associ­ technology, the company offers high quality kits that let you easily build your own furniture for home ates, made up of Brian and his part­ or business. ner, Mo Fer, submitted the initial Leon lives in Shelburne, New Hampshire, with his wife, Suzanne Morrison Favreau, Class of details for Belvedere on the River­ 1971. park, an upscale condominium com­ plex for Bangor’s waterfront redevel­ opment zone. This July, the agree­ ment was signed, and the planning 44. He won the council election last mand of the Maine Army National On a less serious note, I’ve board gave its official approval. In year against four other candidates Guard. Four units consisting of learned that Carl “Stump” Merrill is between all that, as president and all vying to fill an unexpected vacan­ about 910 Maine guardsmen and now managing the Trenton Thunder, chief executive officer of Ames A/E cy and has made local fiscal issues women are either on their way to the New York Yankees’ AA minor Architects and Engineers, Brian one of his priorities. Meanwhile, Iraq for up to 18 months or coming league affiliate in New Jersey. He announced the launch of Ames AM, Brian continues to serve as a senior home after a year of service. Sixty- says, “This is where they wanted me Asset Management Solutions, account executive with Alcoa Con­ five percent of the Maine guard’s and where they thought I’d be able based in Portsmouth, New Hamp­ sumer Products. Also, making the personnel are attached to either to do the most good.” With his prov­ shire. He says, “We see many cli­ news is Jadine Raynes O’Brien Operation Iraqi Freedom or Opera­ en record, there is no doubt that he ents spending too much money on who was confirmed by the Senate tion Enduring Freedom in Afghani­ will “develop some of New York’s top breakdowns. By using our software for membership on the Maine Hu­ stan. As Bill explains, “If something young talent.” Also hard at work is and working with in-house talent, we man Rights Commission. Next happens to one of the units, it hap­ Rebecca Cummings, who has are able to cut emergency repair comes John May, president and pens to a community.” He also says, been chosen to serve as part-time costs by as much as 30 percent.” All chief executive officer of the Sebas- “We may disagree over whether we interim principal at the Mildred Fox I can say is “Wow!” ticook Valley Hospital, who was should be there, but there’s tremen­ Elementary School in Paris, Maine. Meanwhile, another Brian has recently elected secretary of the dous support for our troops. We She has been the district’s Title 1 been in the news. This past spring, hospital’s board of trustees. Kudos didn’t have that in Vietnam.” Grate­ coordinator for many years and will Brian Bicknell, a Yarmouth town to them all! fully, these remarkable men and continue in that capacity on a part- councilor, ran for the state Legisla­ In a different vein, I have news women put themselves in harm’s time basis, as well. As superinten­ ture as a Republican in the newly that Brigadier General John W. way for us, led by dedicated leaders dent Mark Eastman notes, “She is named District 107, formerly District “Bill” Libby has been put in com­ such as Bill. the most knowledgeable person in

26 Mainely People Winter 2005 the district in literacy development deep, and decided to run for town and has been involved with starting Admiral Gregory Johnson ’68 retires selectperson. literacy collaboratives in three other The Coastal Journal in Bath is schools.” Meanwhile, Peggy Nason promoting Thursday as date night Swett continues to teach first and “It Was Like Living a Dream” and recommended Richard and second graders in Orrington and Dotty Piippo Gnauck’s German believes that “all over the world, Aroostook County native Admi­ restaurant in Brunswick as a place families are in crisis and that the ral Gregory Johnson ’68 recent­ to start. These two married in Ger­ church can do much to meet their ly retired from the U.S. Navy many about 34 years ago and now needs.” It’s no wonder then that she two sons work with Richard prepar­ after 35 years of outstanding is so very proud of her daughter, ing German and American food. A Lisa, who has been elected presi­ service to his country. He rose third son is in Germany preparing to dent of the Northeast Jurisdictional to the Navy’s highest rank and become a brew master so he can Quadrennial Meeting of United ended his career as command­ open a micro-brewery in conjunction Methodist Women, comprised of with the restaurant. Patti Cochrane nearly half-a-million women across er of all U.S. Naval forces in of Bangor and former class advisor the nation. Europe and the Mediterranean. Art Mayo of Bath have been mini- More good news comes in the Following his graduation reunioning at a hockey game. form of a note from Eileen Gross­ from UMaine, Johnson had I’m mourning the loss of my man Shulman who now lives in UMO roommate for three years (as northern California and is enjoying plans to attend law school, but well as a year after graduation), her twin granddaughters and antici­ the Vietnam War and a low Judy Jones Blake who passed pating the arrival of yet another draft number changed all that. away in September after a long grandchild. She recently retired as a He entered the Navy and illness. She and Dick had recently sales manager and is enjoying the become grandparents to little Solon became an aviator. When his time she now has to enjoy her ex­ Haskell Perry, born in the spring. We tended family and her violin playing. tour of duty was over he found extend our sympathy to her family. Also celebrating grandmotherhood he enjoyed military life and decided to make a career of it. He (my spell check says there is no quickly rose through the ranks and was given positions of in­ such word) is Paula Singer Wind­ star, whose daughter has recently creasing responsibility—including serving as assistant to former been blessed with fraternal twins, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Colin Powell and later as senior Grace and Rose. My heartiest con­ military assistant to former Defense Secretary William Cohen. 1968 gratulations! Along the way he has been decorated with numerous awards And so it goes. As I write this, the Penny Robinson Blaisdell summer is slipping by all too quickly and medals. Two Harding Lane and school bells will soon be ringing Johnson is undecided about his future plans but will spend Marblehead, MA 01945 again. That means it’s out of my some time relaxing at his family’s home in Harpswell with his wife (781)631-0085 comfy shorts and flip-flops and back Joy Jewett Johnson, also a Class of ’68 member. [email protected] to being Mrs. Josel, learning spe­ cialist. Fortunately, I still love the job—it’s just that I love days off even From Martha Berglind Burnham: more! Ah, well—just know that “My husband and I are both retired unless I’m fired or someone volun­ favorite all-time job of law clerk in UMaine, with championship season in Concord, New Hampshire, and teers for the position, I’m here wait­ the ’70s in Portland. The “just pure to show, received the distinguished enjoy an annual trip to Colorado to ing to hear from you, hoping that all law”—all reason and logic—might American Award from the Maine visit our children.” Martha and her is well with you and your loved ones. tempt him back. He’s a baseball National Football Foundation and husband were doing final planning (New York Yankees) fan and a College Hall of Fame at Bowdoin for their daughter’s wedding, which regular at local theater productions. College. Surprised to learn from was in York, Maine, in mid-Septem- He was appointed to the bench in comments made by John Huard ber. She wrote, “We treasure our ’82 by Governor Joe Brennan after what a passionate hockey fan he is. trips to Star Island and York Beach 1967 serving on the workers’ compensa­ He loves the game. He has attended each August as well, and keep more tion commission for two years. Since Frozen Four games almost annually. than busy with various church activi­ then he’s made 250,000 final deci­ The former football player and Carol Heber Lane ties, home projects, and craft fairs.” sions leaving a legacy of hard work coach is now the rep for Northeast 77 Dirigo Drive From Leonard Dow: “My wife with limited time and resources. Turf, installing a new generation of Bangor, ME 04401 Donna and I have been married for School is back in session and synthetic sports field turf. Tom Perry (207) 942-7321 40 years and live in Albion. We have Dwight Littlefield has been named retired from the Orono school sys­ a married son and daughter, both athletic director at Valley High in tem during the summer, after 33 living in central Maine and doing It seems like just a couple weeks Bingham. The long-time basketball total years and his seventh year as well with their jobs and families (five ago Bill Jordan, Jr. of Cape Eliza­ coach had six straight Class D state Union 87 superintendent. grandchildren). After graduating in beth was featured in the Portland titles and separate win streaks of Sandra Hill Poland of West 1968, I went on to receive my MBA Press Herald tilling his field for the 101 and 46 games for 400 career Paris taught math at Oxford Hills from Maine in 1972. I am chief new vegetable crop. Now we’re coaching wins. He’s been tapped for High for 28 years. She was also operations officer of the Kennebec hearing the “f” word in the forecast: the New England Basketball Hall of involved with scholastic and social Regional Development Authority. Frost? Already? Fame and will be honored Septem­ clubs. Marrried with two children, The authority was created by the Judge Ron Russell has retired ber 14 at the University of Rhode she has owned and operated an Maine State Legislature as a con­ after 22 years on the bench in 3rd Island’s Ryan Center. Last spring antique shop since her “retirement” sortium of 24 central Maine munici­ district court in Bangor. He has no Dr. Charles Belisle, former football 10 years ago. She is very dedicated palities that have funded the pur­ immediate plans but recalls his captain at St Louis High and to West Paris, where her roots run chase of land and construction of

Winter 2005 Mainely People 27 infrastructure to support a 300-acre oldest continuously operated by one than 20 years on the executive that he still feels he is a Mainer in business park in Oakland. The family sporting camp. Carol partici­ board of the Maine Association of mind and heart even though he has express purpose is to provide busi­ pated in the University Singers, Family and Consumer Sciences. lived and worked out-of-state and is ness a place to create high tech Marching Band, and Concert Band She was a member of the steering currently a “public servant” in the jobs, jobs for the 21st century, jobs and fondly remembers studying at committee that established Penob­ Virginia area. to replace lost manufacturing jobs in Fogler Library. By the way, new scot Valley Senior College. David Ouellette retired this past the areas such as paper, textile, and steps were completed in front of Have a wonderful winter. We’ll year from the principalship of apparel-making industries.” Fogler Library this spring. continue with news from reunion Maine’s Caribou High School. He Loraine “Lonnie” Labbe Corey Alfred Joseph Anderson is a update forms next edition. was at the school for 35 years, first dropped me an e-mail from Mill psychologist who resides in Germa­ as math teacher and ski coach and Valley, California. “After graduation I ny. He earned his Ph.D. from later as assistant principal and taught school in Portland, then UMaine in 1975. principal. Tallahassee, Florida. I diverted from Lorna Mitchell Hills attended Sandra Grover Hatch is making that career path in Boston, working the 35th Reunion. She and husband 1970 a living doing what she loves and for State Street Bank and traveling Don have operated a hydraulic sales what is also her hobby. She is the and service business for 29 years. editor of Quilter’s World, a glossy bi­ all over the country as a utility spe­ Jean Willard Young cialist and getting my MBA at Suffolk In the summer of ’69, Lorna was monthly magazine with a circulation 70 Robin Hood Drive crowned State of Maine Blueberry of 120,000 to 130,000. Sandra is University. After 10 years I left to Brewer, ME 04412 expand a confidential document Queen, and she has helped orga­ living in Lincoln, Maine, but got (207) 989-5340 destruction business I’d started in nize the 45th reunion of all former involved in the magazine while living [email protected] the Boston area to another city by queens. Lorna fondly remembers in New Hampshire. After moving to the bay, San Francisco. My husband living in a triple in Hancock (by Lincoln in 1988, she was happy that Terry (HBS ’77) and I are trying to choice) with Connie and Jean who Can you believe that 2005 is 35 she was able to continue her work be official corporate dropouts and go have remained close friends after 35 years since we graduated from from her new home. In 2003, San­ overseas to teach.” years. Al Hodsdon of Fairfield UMaine! Where has the time gone? dra and Jeanne Stauffer published a News from Penny Robinson earned his master’s in engineering It is true that time does go by faster book that is titled New Ways to Blaisdell: Our son Benjamin got from UMaine in 1975 and has been the older you get! Applique. married in September in Marble­ the owner of a private consulting Robbie-Jean Smith Rice writes Arthur Dunlap has been ap­ head, I hosted our high school’s practice for 30 years. Al, a former that she is the grandmother of two pointed to the board of supervisors 40th reunion in Manhasset, New head counselor at Hannibal Hamlin future UMaine alums. She lives in of Maine’s Androscoggin Valley Soil York, and my husband and I spent Hall, continued to help in his com­ Walton, New York, and is still teach­ and Water Conservation District. In an entire month this summer cruis­ munity by serving on the Fairfield ing family and consumer sciences the past, Art has worked in the ing the Maine coast. budget committee and manufac­ and also makes quilts and teaches broadcast industry for Maine Public tured housing board. Sharon Reed- others to do the same. Broadcasting, Karlen Communica­ Erickson, program director of the Bonnie Houle Alpander has tions, and Channel 8 Mt. Washing­ Child Development Center of Straf­ had her artwork displayed at the Old ton. ford County, New Hampshire, is a Town Public Library as well as in Stephen King is following his 1969 former board member of New juried shows and in galleries heart and wrote a book about his Hampshire Theater Project, board throughout the state of Maine. Her (and my) beloved Red Sox. (Can’t member of Arts Rochester (New primary mediums are watercolor and wait to read it!) He and his wife, Bill and Andrea Hayes Lott Hampshire), and has held many oil. She has studied silk-screen Tabitha Spruce King ’71, have also 11 Bayberry Drive offices in her church. George Pratt, printing, stained glass, fabric design been most generous again to the Eliot, ME 03903 medical director of Professional and applique, and watercolor with Bangor area in donating $1.4 million [email protected] Medical Examiners in Omaha, artists in Maine and abroad, includ­ to the city for the construction of the Nebraska, is a retired USAF senior ing France, Turkey, and the Nether­ Beth Pancoe Memorial Aquatic It is autumn, and the Maine land­ flight surgeon. George has favorite lands. Center. The center is named for a scape is beautiful. Our 35th Reunion university memories of the serenity Paul Cuetara has been living in star diver at Bangor High School has passed. Those of you who of campus, friends, and Walt Abbott the Hampton, New Hampshire, area who died in 1999 of leukemia. couldn’t attend this year should ’58, football coach. since he began teaching at North definitely plan to attend our 40th! Anita Carroll Brown of Union is Hampton High School in 1971. He Send any suggestions for our next currently a homemaker in a new also taught at Newmarket Junior- reunion to the alumni association or home with her husband and both of Senior High School where he was to us. The Class of ’69 was very her parents. Anita had worked as an named Industrial Arts Teacher of the 1971 active. Do you remember that we elementary teacher and as a social Year. In 1987, he was named the worker. Her memories are of Colvin recipient of the second Christa had class banquets, concerts, and Barbara McCarthy Allen booklets highlighting our activities Hall. Today Colvin Hall is the center McAuliffe Sabbatical. In 1988, he 103 Rutland Court for our first three years? Here is for the Honors College. Edward founded Technology Education La Plata, MD 20646-3501 Ainsworth is retired. He is a former Consulting Services. At Winnecun- some reunion news received from [email protected] classmates. town manager of Lisbon and Bar net High School in Hampton, New Charles “Chuck” Martel of Harbor and former school business Hampshire, he was a curriculum North Fayston, Vermont, is retired/ manager of Falmouth. Rod and consultant and program facilitator. Hey, folks, the arrival of 2005 means self-employed. Chuck, a former Owl Judy Libby Hanscom attended our Paul has also been very active as a it’s time to make a new year’s reso­ and Senior Skull, remembers fall on June Reunion. They live in Holden sports official. He has officiated at lution to write to me. How about an the mall. His most remarkable and as Judy relates, “have lived high school and college games in update on your work, home, chil­ change since graduation has been multiple career paths.” Rod has soccer, basketball, and baseball. He dren, grandchildren, pets, hobbies, having three children and one been a long-time member of the has been supervisor of Women’s or dreams? Whether you’re cursing grandchild. Carol Ann Kealiher has Baxter State Park Advisory and has Basketball Officials for America the cold or reveling in the winter been owner/operator of West participated in the Kenduskeag East. wonderland, we’d like to hear from Branch Pond Camps, Township A, Stream Canoe Race more than 25 A letter to the editor of DownEast you! Range 12, for 30 years. It is the times. Judy has served for more magazine from Marc Owen states

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Well, summer and fall flew by, didn’t they! Here are the gleanings from the latest batch of clippings from the alumni association, most harking back to last spring. William Cutts lives in Gaines­ ville, Florida, and works for the Florida Park Service. Recently, his field guide, Trees of the Bahamas, was published by MacMillan. He also spent two weeks in Cuba, researching his next project, A Guide to the Trees of Cuba. Rick Pohle is in his twenty-first year as golf coach at Williams Col­ lege and head professional at Taconic Golf Club where his wife, Cathy Tripp Pohle, is the shop manager. Their son, Joey (Skidmore ’02), is in Port St. Lucie, Florida, Enjoying a pregame tailgate at Homecoming 2004 are (left to right): Todd Gordon ’51, Sam Hamilton, Greg working at PGH Country Club as a Jamison ’73, ’98G, Jayne Henneberry Dyer ’75, Ricker Hamilton, Eunice Gordon, Cindy Houston Hamilton ’74, golf assistant professional. Their ’81G, Adam Sproul, Beth Houlihan Kotredes ’77, and Betty McElwain Jamison ’74. daughter, Becky, is a member of the Class of ’07 at Elmira College in New York State. town administrator for the town of wanted to do, not something some­ relative, former Cheney City (Wash­ Greg Knight resigned his posi­ Longmeadow last March. Previously, body else thought I should do.” ington) marshal Edward Whittier, was tion as principal at Hebron Station he served as town manager for the Steve Swindells officiated at the honored at the Washington, D.C. Elementary School in Oxford Hills, town of Greenfield from April 1985 to New England high school wrestling National Law Enforcement Officers Maine, to accept a position as prin­ November 2002 and as acting town championships in New Haven, Memorial. The marshal was killed in cipal of Frisbee Elementary School manager on a voluntary basis until Connecticut, last spring. An Augusta the line of duty in 1888. in Kittery. He is looking forward to June 2003. resident and principal at Canaan Tom Squiers was elected to the working in a school that houses only A mentoring program for middle Elementary School in S.A.D. 54, board of selectmen in Windsor, three grade levels, as the “narrower and high school girls called Girls- Steve was one of nine officials Maine. Tom Cavanaugh’s uncle, focus allows administrators to take a Talk, created seven years ago by selected for the meet, and the only Richard Paquette ’26 bequeathed the more hands-on approach.” Valerie King Osborne, came to a one from Maine. funds to purchase a Steinway & Sons Robert Drisko has been the close last May. Over the past four That’s all for now! If you drop me Model B grand piano for the Minsky town manager of Chelsea, Maine, years, the program raised close to a line, please note my e-mail ad­ Recital Hall. Ron Brown has retired for six years. He also plays a lead­ $60,000 to help young girls improve dress above. from a basketball coaching career ing role in the Benevolent and Pro­ their self-image, learn about adoles­ that spanned more than three de­ tective Order of Elks in Gardiner and cent issues, and share the love of cades. John O’Connell has decided Augusta. Last spring, he was select­ reading, while instilling respect and not to seek reelection to the Lincoln ed to be honored by the Spirit of responsibility. I wish my town would 1973 County Commission. Bill ’75 and America Foundation for making institute such a program. Fran Cyr Mackowski have sold Sarah “Sally” Medina, the first their gardening business in Old significant contributions to his town’s Rachel Davenport Dutch female student to graduate from the Town. They had run Dawn ‘til Done Spirit of America and other volunteer 2202 Spyglass Hill Circle University of Maine’s forestry de­ for 18 years. efforts. Some of his volunteer efforts Valrico, FL 33594 partment, was honored last spring Charles Pray, ex-Senate chief, include: delivering food baskets to [email protected] needy residents of Chelsea with his by the Abnaki Girl Scout Council has been chosen by Governor Bal­ wife, Myra; fundraising for the Maine after retiring from six years as coun­ dacci ’86 as the state nuclear safely Children’s Cancer Program; and cil president. The council is in the Congratulations to Pete Gavett who adviser. helping the Augusta Lodge organize process of raising money for an was inducted into the New England Ken and Sharon D’Amato have suppers, casinos, and other activi­ endowed scholarship in Sally’s Basketball Hall of Fame in Kingston, returned to Maine. Ken joined the ties to benefit Team Cony, Maine honor in cooperation with her em­ Rhode Island. The article referred to medical staff of Franklin Orthopedics Children’s Home for Little Wander­ ployer, Seven Islands Land Compa­ Pete’s leading the Orono high team and Franklin Memorial Hospital. He ers, Bread of Life, and several other ny. The scholarship is intended to to the 1967 Class L state title, but was most recently chief of the de­ charities. help another female student follow made no mention of his time on the partment of surgery at Davis Memori­ Norman E. Thidemann of in Sally’s footsteps. Sally’s experi­ courts in “The Pit.” We remember. al Hospital in Elkins, West Virginia. Greenfield, Massachusetts, also has ences as a Girl Scout gave her “the Ron Cote is the new girls’ bas­ Linda Cannell Bleile was the sub­ years of experience in town man­ confidence to do something that was ketball coach at Biddeford High. ject of a newspaper article chroni­ agement. He was named interim out of the ordinary, to do something I Waine Whittier’s long-dead distant cling her career as a reading teacher

Winter 2005 Mainely People 29 turned principal of Wiscasset Middle sending a note telling us what’s new School. Alison Haskins 76 in her life. Cynthia writes that she Steve and I took our youngest First female city engineer for Hamilton continues to work at Womancare, daughter, Susan, to Queens Univer­ Piscataquis County’s domestic violence project. She says she sity of Charlotte in August, emptying Alison Brown Haskins ’76 our nest. I began a new job teaching keeps active and busy working with high school English at the school says people are often sur­ local Democratic politics, planning from which all three of our girls prised when she answers the board, church, grange, and graduated. phone as Hamilton, Ohio’s, parenting her 13-year-old daughter. Steve DeAngelis was named as new city engineer. a finalist in the Presidential Awards “It’s probably just because for Excellence in Mathematics and most people aren’t expecting it Science Teaching. Steve works at 1974 to be a woman,” she told Maranacook Community High School in Readfield. Dennis Burnell Hamilton’s Journal-News. It’s received an Exemplary Service Diantha Hawkes Grant the first time a woman has Award from the Maine Warden 3945 Octave Drive held the post in Hamilton. Service for his help in rescuing an Jacksonville, FL 32277 Alison was well qualified for injured hunter last year. Leigh (904) 743-4696 Ingalls Saufley was the [email protected] the job, having served as an commencement speaker at the engineer in Hamilton for 23 years. She played a key role in University of New England’s 34th We had a wonderful two weeks in projects such as the creation of the city’s river bike path and the commencement ceremonies last Maine last summer and treasure implementation of a Geographic Information System. May. Ron Weatherbee is teaching math at Lee Academy in Lee and is every moment of time we get to In addition to her civil engineering degree from UMaine, Ali­ spend at our little cabin on the lake. also the girls’ varsity basketball We are planning some long-overdue son earned a master’s degree in business administration from coach. Barbara Bannin Kelley was renovations on our cottage so that Miami University in 1992. inducted into the National Teachers we can really enjoy those Maine Hall of Fame. Gary Dow has been summers for the next 30 years or named as the Auburn-Lewiston so! science department at the University Keep warm—spring will be here YMCA director of communications A few updates to begin the class of Maine. before you know it! and financial development. Gary notes. Lauri Sando Burke has been a lives in Lewiston with his wife, Jane. Ginny Fall Howard made the librarian for over 25 years. She lives Earl Brechlin was featured in news again as the only female in Barrington, Rhode Island, with her the Bangor Daily News for his new president and CEO of a Maine­ husband and daughter. She loves 1975 book, Bygone Coastal Maine, which based bank, Skowhegan Savings. classical music and writes poetry. features old postcards of the coast She had a lengthy interview and We had a note from Elizabeth of Maine from his collection. answered questions about her “Betty” Nesin Bickford. She has a Nancy Pistaki Chard choice of careers. I knew Ginny husband, two kids, and a master’s 35 Candlewyck Terrace because we were both physical degree in middle level education. Portland, ME 04102-1515 education majors. Here it is 30 years Right now, she’s living in Enfield, [email protected] 1977 later and neither of us pursued that Maine, and teaching eighth grade. career path. She’s interested in a Hart Hall re­ Happy New Year, Class of 1975! I Our best wishes to Robert Belle- union. hope your holidays were merry and Pearl Turcotte Gapp fleur and his family in Madawaska, There was a close vote in House healthy. 7468 Dugway Road Maine. We reported over a year ago District 137. Alan Casavant lost by Meris Bickford of Bangor is Clinton, NY 13323 on the hit-and-run death of his five votes in a bid to fill the seat of president-elect of the Maine State (315) 853-6851 daughter, Connie. The driver finally Representative Nancy Sullivan. He Bar Association. Fax: (315) 859-4807 came forward and confessed to the lives in Biddeford. What about the rest of you? 2005 [email protected] accident. We hope this brings some Clayton Fowlie was also seek­ is the 30th anniversary of our gradu­ peace and closure to this tragedy. ing a seat in the Maine House of ation from UMaine! It’s a great time Hi, everyone. Not sure when you’ll be Another update from Robert Representatives in District 17. Clay­ to send in your news and report what reading this, but as I write it’s fall, the Baldacci in Bangor. It looks like ton and his wife Deanne live in you’ve been doing for the last three leaves are just beginning to turn, and there will be more waterfront devel­ Bangor and have three children. decades—we want to hear from you! there’s a fresh crispness in the air. opment of the restaurant-style from Congratulations to Stephen T. Just one news item to report this the famous Baldacci family. They Hayes who received a 2003 Pro round. Bruce McGIauflin has be­ have been behind some great Italian Bono Award from the Volunteer come a partner with the law firm of food since 1929. There’s always Lawyers Project of the Maine Bar Petruccelli, Martin & Haddow, LLP, of room for more great eateries! Association. His award was for 1976 Portland. Bruce lives in Bath and is Katherine Musgrave is an 84- accepting the most family law cases. president of the Bath Area Family year-old with a great attitude about I had an e-mail from classmate YMCA. health and nutrition. A practicing David Theoharides Blaine Horne. He and his wife live And that’s it, folks! As always, do dietitian in Bangor, she prides her­ 18 Transalpine Road in Marco Island, Florida. After 25 write when you get a chance. self on teaching people about food Lincoln, ME 04457 years in the insurance business, Until next time, have a safe, and the body’s response to what’s (207) 794-6258 they took a Harley trip around the hopefully kind winter, happy holidays, healthy and what’s not. Originally a [email protected]. country and worked on charter boats and all my best to each of you for the Tennessee farm girl, she has lived in in the Caribbean. Now he’s working new year. Maine since 1968 when her hus­ at a boat marina and occasionally Hello ’76ers! band landed a job in the animal works as a boat captain. What a life! Thanks to Cynthia Freeman Cyr for

30 Mainely People Winter 2005 at Jefferson Middle School in Au­ 1978 burn, was among those honored by Leigh Ingalls Saufley 76 Honored at UMaine the Center for Educational Services for work in creating and developing Linda Card LeBlond Maine State Supreme Court innovative technology study units. 380 Spurwink Avenue Chief Justice Leigh Ingalls Keep those cards and letters Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 Saufley ’76 was one of four coming! (207) 799-0545 [email protected] women to receive a Maryann Hartman Award during a cere­ Happy 2005, everyone! Hope you’re mony at Buchanan Alumni 1980 having a good winter. House on October 13. The Don’t forget to send in your news other recipients were Vivianne so that we can read about your Rosemary Hydrisko Dougherty Holmes, Denise Altvater, and 100 Mooar Hill Road latest endeavors in this column. We Safia Nur. need your help—how painful can it Hollis, NH 03049 be to send along an e-mail? The awards, named in (603) 465-9696 honor of the late UMaine [email protected] speech professor, feminist, and humanist, are given annu­ Hi! Thank you to those who have 1979 recently sent along their news. It’s ally to women whose achieve­ nice to hear what you are doing. If ments inspire other women. you haven’t sent in your news lately, Kim Marchegiani Appointed in 2001, Saufley take some time this winter and let us 33 Pride Street became the youngest chief justice in Maine history and also the know what’s going on with you! Old Town, ME 04468 Maribeth Barney recently joined [email protected] first woman to serve in that post. She has served on the state Child Development Services-Penob­ Supreme Court since 1997. Prior to that she served on the scot County as executive director. Class of ’79, still going strong even Maine Superior Court and the Maine District Court. Early in her For the last 25 years, she has after 25 years! Thanks for your career she became one of Maine’s first female deputy attorneys worked hard for the benefit of Maine children and families. Congratula­ notes for this issue, and we’ll have general. reunion news in the next issue. tions, Maribeth! Let’s start off with some family During her time as chief justice, Saufley has been particularly Mark Green (a fellow public news. Dr Blaine Littlefield reports concerned with the issues of domestic violence and the safety management student way back that both of his children are at and accessibility of the courts. when) is the new town manager of Orono this year; daughter Sheridon Sanford. Mark had previously is a sophomore and son Nicholas is served as town manager for York, traveling to Asia, Latin America, and a freshman. Blaine returned to Jabar, and their four children live in Maine, for several years. Maine in 1984 after optometry Europe as part of this job, and Waterville. Douglas Carville is the Tom Griffin teaches sixth grade reports that, “Kayla and Nathan are school, opened his practice, married new principal at Winslow High health education at Scarborough now soccer stars and Melanie is his “best friend and soulmate,” and School. An Orono native, he has Middle School. A former UMaine is “thrilled” that both of his children nearing golf pro status!” held administrative posts at Maine baseball player, he also coaches opted to attend UMaine. “It seems Roland Guerette now heads the Central Institute, Bangor and Orono varsity softball at Scarborough High. office of Marsh USA Risk Services in quite enjoyable to walk the campus high schools, and the Buker Middle Catherine M. Kelly Martin Portland, and was elected to the again, and I couldn’t have chosen a School in Augusta. He and his wife recently joined the board of trustees better place for them.” Maine State Chamber of Commerce. have two teenage sons. at Opportunity Farm for Boys and David N. Packhem, Jr. has joined Shawn Yardley and wife Rita ’81 Educators in the news: Arrah Girls. the board of directors of the Center of Bangor have recently adopted Vanier, art teacher at Hermon High Joan Brooks, chair of the town for Environmental Enterprise at three youngsters, in addition to School, was named Art Teacher of selectmen for Eddington, has re­ already having four grown children. Southern Maine Community Col­ the Year by Art in the Heart of cently been selected to serve in that lege. Charles J. Spies, formerly Shawn, the director of the River Maine, a local art teacher organiza­ capacity for another year. head of the Finance Authority of Coalition in Old Town, and his wife, tion. A mom and grandmom, Vanier Our UMaine friendships were Maine, was honored by the Maine who works in the Bangor school developed a K-8 art curriculum in made during a very important time in Small Business Administration. system, spotted the girls in a foster the Orrington school system, orga­ our lives. Take the time to keep in Now to other news: Curt family newsletter. After much discus­ on nized the painting of a historical touch and let your UMaine friends Bartram of Windham recently joined sion with Megan (16), Josh (21), and mural on the side of the Wiswell know what you are doing! Allied Engineering of Westbrook. 10-year-old twins Jeremy and Farm barn for the town’s centennial, Prior to that he was a senior me­ Shane, three more members were and developed the art department chanical engineer at the University added to the Yardley mix. The family and curriculum in Hermon. of Maine. Sergeant Michael Edes is For UMaine news, Black reports that with help and support Ivan Fernandez was one of six from many, they’ve gotten back in an 18-year veteran with the Maine faculty members in UMaine’s col­ Bear sports, the swing of having the four, five, State Police and president of the lege of natural sciences, forestry, Maine State Troopers Association. and seven-year-old sisters in the and agriculture recognized for out­ alumni events, our George M. Jabar of Waterville house. standing contributions to the col­ was appointed to the Kennebec Mark Cross writes that he, wife lege. He is a professor of soil sci­ discount cyber store, County Commission by Governor Melanie, and children Kayla (8) and ence and cooperating professor of Nathan (6) have recently moved to Baldacci ’86. George, a lawyer, forest resources. A resident of and much more, log on served as commissioner for 12 Racine, Wisconsin, where he is with Orono, Ivan is considered a leading years before taking an eight-year to: Johnson Diversity. Mark has been expert on the effects of acid rain. hiatus. He, wife Bethanie Smiley Rose Marie Roy Angell, a teacher mainealumni.com

Winter 2005 Mainely People 31 How well many of us recall Bill’s munity. Over the past 10 years, 1981 dad, Dean Lucy, from our campus 1982 Patco has constructed over 300 days! Bill inherited some great commercial and municipal buildings genes! and nearly 400 residential homes Barb Brown Dalton Scott Mower By now, many of you sports fans throughout New England. Patco is 5 Black Bear Drive 231 Main Street know that we have a classmate in owned and operated by our class­ Veazie, ME 04401-6929 Ellsworth, ME 04605-1613 possession of the Stanley Cup! mate, Mark Patterson (business (207) 947-4827 Coach John Tortorella led the administration), along with his broth­ [email protected] Tampa Bay Lightning to a 2-1 win Hope everyone had an enjoyable ers Greg ’87 and Michael ’91. over the Calgary Flames in Game 7 and blessed holiday. Remember Donald Spencer (education) is Hey, classmates! Slim pickings in of the Stanley Cup last June. What a when preparing for Christmas includ­ now the principal of Eddington the mailbag again this issue. Why thrill for John and his team! We’re ed cramming for finals? Glad those School, after having taught six years are you all so bashful? Top billing in proud to say he’s a former Black days are now a happy (?) memory! at St. Mary’s School in Bangor and this column will go to Janice Newell Bear star, along with his brother Jim All these years later and our class is 16 years at Holbrook School in Bissex, the lone e-mailer since my ’85, who now coaches at Colby still making the news: Holden. last column! You may have caught a College. David Chase (natural resources review of her book in the alumni O.J. Logue, assistant dean of management) is the new executive bookshelf in the spring 2004 Mainely academic services at the University director of the Squam Lakes Natural People. A food and nutrition major, of Maine College of Education and Science Center in Holderness, New 1983 Janice is now a wife and mother to Human Development, recently took Hampshire. The center is a private, two daughters. She is co-author of part in the rededication of what is non-profit educational organization Mary Ellen Matava Hackett The Mom’s Guide to Meal Make­ now the Madelyn E. and Albert D. whose mission is to advance the 2401 Randolf Terrace overs, which tackles what’s wrong Conley Speech, Language, and understanding of ecology by explor­ Frederick, MD 21702 with today’s all-American diet and Hearing Center at UMaine. O.J. was ing New Hampshire’s natural world. (301)631-0110 serves up practical and delicious among the first group of young Mike Duddy (forestry) was re­ [email protected] ways to improve it! You can learn clients at what was formerly the cently bestowed the American Hiking about strategies for feeding families University of Maine Speech and Society’s 2004 Volunteer of the Year and “make over” 120 family favorite Hearing Clinic in 1963. His parents Award for his work with the Green­ Hello, Class of ’83! I hope you all recipes to be faster, healthier, and had previously been told their son, belt Trail System in Cape Elizabeth. are well and enjoying whatever tastier! Join the Meal Makeovers who had severe hearing loss, would Mike and his family have been living season it may be when this column Moms’ Club at never learn to speak. Thanks to the in Cape Elizabeth since 1999, having reaches you! As you can see, there www.mealmakeovermoms.com for education he received at the clinic, moved there from Bangor. are very few items to report, so additional tips, product news, and he went on to earn bachelor’s, Gregory Dufour (business ad­ please take a moment to e-mail me recipes for busy parents who don’t master’s, and doctoral degrees. ministration) was recently named to with your news. have a lot of time to cook. Janice’s Logue has worked in a variety of Camden National Bank’s board of Gertrude “Gert” Nesin recently book is in its third printing and has public and private jobs, teaching, directors. He also serves as the celebrated her first wedding anniver­ received both local and national counseling, and working with stu­ president and CEO for the bank and sary with husband, Jon Haddow, media attention. She credits profes­ dents with disabilities and special holds the title of chief banking officer whom she married on October 11, sor emerita, Katherine Musgrave, needs, and returned to Orono in for Camden National Corporation. 2003. Jon is an attorney in Bangor. with inspiring her to major in food 2000 to become assistant dean. Greg has been with Camden Nation­ Gert is stepmom to Andrew and Ian, and nutrition and says that she Finally, here’s a warm and fuzzy al Corporation since 2001. Prior to and the family lives on College remains her mentor today! Katherine story about my high school and that he served in different capacities Avenue in Old Town. She earned is still active in the field of nutrition, college classmate, Rita Hill Yard- for the Merrill Trust Company, Fleet her master’s degree at UMaine and well into her retirement years, and ley, and her husband, Shawn ’79. Financial Group, Texas Instruments, Ph.D. at the University of Georgia, has appeared most recently on a TV After raising four kids over the last and IBEX Capital Markets. both in middle school education. commercial on nutrition in the Ban­ 21 years and getting close to empty Suzanne Traxler Godin (parks She is a clinical instructor at gor market. I personally remember nest time, Rita and Shawn have and recreation) is the new assistant UMaine’s college of education and Katherine as one of my mother-in- welcomed three new daughters into superintendent of schools for South human development. law’s colleagues. She hosted a very their Bangor home, ages four, five, Portland. Before this, she had served Randy Tome has been promoted nice bridal shower for me way back and seven! What a wonderful home as principal of the Mabel I. Wilson to vice president at Woodward & in 1985 (with lots of nutritious food!). for these three sisters! Good luck School in Cumberland. Prior to that Curran in Portland. He serves the What a great story, a great book with family number two! she worked as Title 1 coordinator for firm’s municipal and government (even for those of us who aren’t Homecoming news will appear in the Lewiston School Department and clients with civil engineering and site parents!), and another successful the next issue, as I’m writing this also as an elementary school teacher design projects. career thanks to a UMaine educa­ column prior to that date. We’re all for Lewiston. David W. Wilson has been tion! looking forward to hockey and bas­ Marcelle Marble (special educa­ promoted to the rank of sergeant In news clipped from the head­ ketball seasons up here in the north tion), formerly school principal for with the Massachusetts State Po­ lines, we see that Gary Gonyar is country, but we’re still celebrating School Union 107 based in Wood­ lice. He is an 18-year veteran of the now principal at the Holbrook School our football victory over Mississippi land, is now the new curriculum department and is currently as­ in Holden. Martin Allen is the vital State! It promises to be another coordinator for S.A.D. 5 based in signed to the collision analysis ministry development coordinator at great year for Black Bear sports and Rockland. reconstruction section. David and the Winthrop United Methodist I hope those of you nearby can Patco Construction of Sanford his wife, Carol, and their four chil­ Church. A successful entrepreneur make it to campus for a game or was recently bestowed the Gover­ dren live in Charlton, Massachu­ as well, Marty has been involved two. I just began a two-year term as nor’s Award for Business Excellence. setts. with a number of businesses and president of the Black Bear Board of This award is presented by the Pamela Ward LeBlanc is the currently owns Park City Pizza in Advisors and welcome your feed­ governor of the state of Maine to owner of Promises from Maine and Auburn. He and his family reside in back on Maine sports (along with recognize Maine businesses for their Beyond, a children’s clothing com­ Winthrop. Congratulations to Bill your donations to the Black Bear commitment to a dual bottom line— pany she founded 10 years ago. Lucy on his promotion to president Scholarship Fund!). Go Blue! for customer service excellence and Pam designs and makes Riz- of Merrill Merchants Bank in Bangor. dedication to employees and com­ zoWear, a unique line of jumpers for

32 Mainely People Winter 2005 little girls. She recently added a line of handmade handbags. Pam sells her jumpers at craft fairs, and her handbags at fairs and through her website, promisesfrommaine.com/. She travels all over New England and has done some craft shows in Florida. Pam and her husband, Jim, a builder, live in Kennebunkport. Timothy P. Nightingale has been named senior vice president and senior loan officer at United- Kingfield Bank. He joined the bank in 2000 and was formerly vice presi­ dent and senior loan officer. Phyllis Borns of Orono was honored with the American Associa­ tion of University Women Achieve­ ment Citation Award. Phyllis has been an active member of AAUW at the state and local levels. In addition to her professional life, she has given hours of volunteer time to a long list of community and church groups. James Cervone lives in Dalton, Massachusetts, where he owns his own real estate development firm. Getting into the tailgating spirit before the UMaine Homecoming football game are (left to right): Jeff Leadbet- He and his wife, Lisa, have two sons ter ’80, Dino Spugnardi ’81, Todd Michaud ’82, Dave McKenney ’86, Mike Williams ’84, Harry Richardson ’52, who attend Berkshire Country Day Frank Jordan ’65, and Scott Stacey ’83. School, where James is a member of the board of trustees. school all day, we slowly made the I was ecstatic to see my college Bank in Arlington, Virginia. Neal F. Pratt is a partner at transition from summer to fall. We roommate, Cheri Meinsen Birch. Timothy R. Verreault is the area Verrill & Dana LLP in Portland, settled in, and besides school, are Cheri teaches environmental sci­ retail leader for KeyBank’s Maine specializing in litigation and con­ busy with swimming, Brownie Girl ence to children in kindergarten district. He is responsible for the struction law. Scouts, religious education, and through third grade in Hollis, New sales, service, and financial leader­ Megan Huber is executive assis­ violin lessons. With winter finally Hampshire. Her husband, Craig ship of 12 bank branches in coastal tant at the Gulf of Maine Aquarium in here, we are looking forward to ice- Birch, was also at Reunion and and central Maine. He is based in Portland. skating and sledding. Let’s hope for works as a forester. Augusta. Tim earned his bachelor’s Gary Sukeforth is the owner of a lovely winter! Todd Ehrlich was at Reunion degree in computer science with a the Common Market in Union, I attended the Homecoming even though it was the day of his minor in business administration Maine. He is the recipient of the football game and tailgate in late tenth wedding anniversary. What from the University of Maine. He 2003 Smart Growth Award by the October and saw several of our dedication! He and his wife have two resides in Gray. Friends of the Maine Seacoast. classmates. I can’t believe it was daughters: Miriam who is 8 and The Orono High School football Diane Norton is a regional our 20th Reunion! I don’t know Rebekah who is 5. Todd is a high team has a new coach: Bob Sin­ advertising director for Courier about you, but I’m not that old. I saw school math teacher in Brooklyn, clair. Bob is a graduate of Orono Publications in Rockland, Maine. our class president, Teresa New York. High School and he is currently Diane previously served as advertis­ Henchey Debenedictis, who gave If you were at Reunion and I assistant principal there. He had ing manager and then general birth to a son in April! His name is missed you, send me your news and previously been the head football manager for the Camden Herald, Nicholas and Teresa says he is a I will put it in the next issue. I also coach at Hampden Academy, ending one of the Courier Publications’s wonderful, sweet baby. Aren’t they have news on other classmates. his 11 -year tenure there after the newspapers, and the Melrose Free all! Teresa is assistant director of Carl Soderberg ran the Mount 2000 season. Press, in Massachusetts. public works in Arlington, Massachu­ Desert Island Half-Marathon, finish­ Donald Clavette was ordained setts. ing 37th with an impressive time of as a permanent deacon in the Diana Douglas Nye was visiting 1:31:01. It was a cool, rainy day but Roman Catholic Church, Diocese of from London where she lives with most runners I spoke with said the Portland, on June 6, 2004. He her husband. She looked exactly the weather was perfect. Congratula­ served as a teacher from 1970 to 1984 same and was wearing a gorgeous tions, Carl! 2002, receiving his master’s in bright pink coat which I desired! Bob McPhee received a special education from UMaine. Becky Wyke was also there. Her achievement award from the Maine Arthur Roy is the new police Louise Soucy oldest child is a freshman at Boston Sports Hall of Fame this past June. chief in Dexter. Prior to that, he 190 Main Street University! Bob is a sportswriter for the Hum­ served in the Maine State Police for Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 Another classmate with a child in ford Falls Times and the Lewiston 22 years and as training coordinator [email protected] college is Julie Hennessey Mar­ Sun Journal. Way to go, Bob! at Bangor International Airport for ston. She and her husband, Matt Melinda Babson has joined the the Department of Homeland Hello, classmates! I hope all is well ’85, have a daughter who is a fresh­ First National Bank of Ipswich (Mas­ Security. for you as we usher in 2005. Sep­ man at UMaine, and a son in high sachusetts) as assistant vice presi­ Congratulations to Ronald and tember 2004 was tough for me as I school. Julie is the vice president of dent, credit administration. She was Petra Clark, who celebrated their put my baby into full-day kindergar­ quality management at Miles Memo­ previously vice president, loan 25th wedding anniversary on ten. With both of my children in rial Hospital in Damariscotta. administration at James Monroe February 16, 2004. Ronald is a

Winter 2005 Mainely People 33 systems engineering manager at It had been too many years since Lieutenant Colonel Nathan Carol Wiley Rico has joined BAE Systems in Nashua, New we had been together, and while our Lowrey, USMC, was awarded his Agency 1 Real Estate as a sales Hampshire. He and his wife live with lives have taken us in different doctorate in anthropology at Ameri­ associate. She has more than 16 their daughter, Sabrina, in Amherst, directions, some things haven’t can University. Nathan received his years of accounting and financial New Hampshire. changed. Susan is still the best master’s degree from the University management experience. Carol also George Hanson is regional party planner, Colleen still takes an of Wisconsin. has a M.S. in business from Husson manager of Ames AM, Asset afternoon break for tea (with milk) John Duranceau is an invest­ College. She has been CFO of Management Solutions. Ames AM and cookies, and Paula can still ment specialist with The Northern several non-profit organizations in works with companies to better make us laugh at the simplest New England Financial Group of the greater Portland area. manage assets and help to reduce things. We walked, shopped, Northwestern Mutual Financial George’s boss, Governor John maintenance expenses. George has talked—and barely slept. We cried Network. John recently qualified for Baldacci, has recently been made extensive background in when we greeted each other—and membership in the Million Dollar the new chairman of the Coalition computerized maintenance cried when it was time to go. Roundtable, a career milestone that for Northeastern Governors. This managed systems and will work with UMaine gave me these wonderful indicates sales and service achieve­ coalition is made of all six governors Ames AM clients in Maine. friends and for that I am most grate­ ment. John lives in Saco, Maine. of New England as well as the You may have also read ful. Emily Jo Ellis, a basketball governors from New York and New newspaper articles about a couple Susan lives in Arlington, Virginia, standout at UMaine, had her #40 Jersey. of our classmates. The Maine and travels the east coast for Bud­ retired at a half-time ceremony this Kim Day of Holden has been Sunday Telegram’s Steve Solloway get working in the area of human past winter. Congratulations! And to named director of Special Children’s talked about Bill Swift in a June resources and labor relations. She think that we played against each Friends (SCF). SCF runs groups for 2004 article. He noted that Bill is the has become quite an artist. Her other in high school. Emily lives in special children up to four years of head baseball coach at Scottsdale paintings are beautiful! Bangor with her children and is a age and provides case management Christian Academy and that his Colleen and Stan Meader and real estate agent. for children and their families up to team won the Arizona Class 2A their three children are in the pro­ Director Jeffrey Priest’s Old 21. One of the goals of SCF is to championship last year. cess of moving to southern Maine. Town High School Jazz Ensemble build bridges between families, The Bangor Daily News ran a Their plan is to build a home in the won first place for the fourth year in schools, and services in the area. story in February 2004 about the Berwick area since daughter Sa­ a row at the Berklee Jazz Festival in Kim has been working with domestic dearth of women coaching high mantha is a freshman at Berwick Massachusetts. violence advocacy, child welfare, school girls’ basketball teams in Academy. Scott Palmer graduated from and Head Start programs in Han­ Maine. Julie Treadwell was Paula (Dr. Q) is a professor at George Washington University in cock County, Maine, for 13 years. interviewed for the story. She spent Boston University. She and her Washington, D.C., with a doctor of Wonder what your favorite 12 seasons as the girls’ basketball husband, Dr. Steven Borkan, and philosophy in public policy. Scott has celebs are reading these days but coach at Maine Central Institute in their three children live in Medfield, also earned master’s degrees from don’t want to read through the tab­ Pittsfield and is currently the athletic Massachusetts. Paula’s nutrition both Drexel University and George loids? Wonder no more because director and assistant head of research has earned the respect of Washington University. Scott lives in Glenna Nowell’s annual list of “Who school at MCI—a fascinating article. her academic peers and has re­ D.C. and is employed by the Envi­ Reads What” is out. Glenna has Lastly, for those of you who do ceived mainstream acclaim. She ronmental Protection Agency. been publishing this list for 16 years not get to Orono often, there has has lectured throughout the U.S. Send me a holiday greeting with now. She is a retired librarian from been much development around the and abroad and her work has been your news—or I may need to start Gardiner, Maine. Bangor Mall. Many new stores and highlighted in Self magazine and on calling you! I hope that your fall Senator Paul Davis received the restaurants have sprung up, “Good Morning America.” Way to go! chores got done and you can cozy President’s Award from the Maine seemingly in the past two years! Dr. Robert Patenaude, Jr. stud­ in for the winter. It’s not too early to Snowmobile Association. The recog­ However, a landmark has closed. ied dentistry at Tufts and works with be planning for our 20th Reunion in nition was for the key role Paul After 29 years, Paul’s Restaurant his sister, Dr. Nancy Clifford, at their 2005. Can you believe it! played in passing legislation regard­ and Speakeasy closed its doors for family practice in Augusta, Maine. ing snowmobile club liability for trail good. It was a one-of-a-kind. Their father, Dr. Robert Patenaude, grooming and maintenance activi­ That’s the news for this edition! retired from the dental practice last ties. Paul is the minority leader of Let your classmates know what is year at the age of 80. Robert is the Maine Senate. new with you! Send me an e-mail or married to Carol and they have two 1986 David Kinney is starting his postcard telling me of a new job, children, Hilary (12) and Robert III, second year as the town administra­ baby, grandchild, house, boat, (8). Donalyn Blanchard Macdougall tor for the town of Lincolnville, hobby, etc. Mark McCarthy is living in Balti­ George Macdougall Maine. Prior to this challenge, Dave more, Maryland. Congratulations to 1 Davis Road worked 13 years for the town of you and Erin on the birth of Cormac Fairfield Center, ME 04937 Wiscasset, Maine; first as the town and your recent promotion to vice [email protected] engineer and then as their first town 1985 president of leasing at Prime Retail. manager. David earned his MPA The Bangor Daily News high­ from UMaine in May of 2002. But lighted the work of Georgia Clark- Dear classmates, Dave said the best news was that Suzanne Lynch Guild Albert and her efforts to educate As we write this, summer is on the he and his wife Michelle were ex­ 34 West Street people about healthful eating habits. way out and fall is definitely taking pecting their first child in September. Manchester, ME 04351 Georgia lives in Athens, Maine, with hold. Summer in Maine had quite a Julie LeMoine has been running (207) 623-9404 her husband Marc and their dog bit of rain this year making sunny her company U C How for three- days even more appreciated. And [email protected] Dugan. and-a-half years now. The company Carl Balduf has been promoted sunny days on weekends as valu­ she founded was chosen by Forrest­ to town engineer in Westwood, able as gold! Of course, with only a er Research last fall as one of 30 What fun we had! Susan Johnson, Massachusetts. Prior to working in few good days it made it a tough outstanding and emerging technolo­ Colleen McGoldrick Meader, Paula Westwood, Carl was assistant town struggle to choose between mowing gies. U C How is a company that Quatromoni, and I spent an over­ engineer in Walpole, Massachu­ the lawn or going fishing. It must be bundles information security and night in Ogunquit this summer—just setts. age because it seemed like the lawn collaborative technology into a real like the old days in 67 York Village. won more often than not. time product she has branded IDE-

34 Mainely People Winter 2005 Server. Before founding U C How, beth, in her full-service marketing she founded Concept 5 and worked firm, Blue Paper Communications. for Mitre. Carol Normand ’87 Donna Pelletier Madore was hired Marilyn Eater Silocka has been now assistant VP at as the special education director for promoted to vice president of branch the Augusta public schools in March. administration and training at the Banknorth Donna has been with the district First National Bank of Bar Harbor. since 1981 and has been the assis­ Marilyn had previously been the Carol Normand ’87 was recent­ tant special education director since loan operations officer and branch ly promoted to assistant vice 2002. administrator and training coordina­ Daniel P. Philippon is a golf tor. She has additional degrees from president in the marketing de­ professional at the Misquamicut Golf Northern New England School of partment at Banknorth Group in Club, Watch Hill, Rhode Island, and Banking at Williams College. She West Falmouth, Maine. In her Jupiter Island Golf Club, Hobe resides in Bar Harbor with her hus­ new job, she will be responsible Sound, Florida. He and Sarah T. band, Tom. Ballou were married in Connecticut Jennifer Mullen of Marshfield, for coordinating and supporting in September and live in Westerly, Massachusetts, opened JB Mullen regionalized marketing strate­ Rhode Island, and Jupiter, Florida. Designs in December 2003, a jewel­ gies and activities for Bank­ I hope everyone had a great ry design and repair shop in Pem­ north’s retail division. holiday season and got some time broke, Massachusetts. Jennifer says to spend with family and friends. I She joined Banknorth in 2000. She previously worked as a she will repair anything. “If it’s some­ have a new e-mail address, so feel thing that somebody treasures, it’s field services manager and a project manager. free to send me any updates on worth being fixed.” She went back to Carol lives in South Portland. what you are doing. school at the North Bennett Street School and learned jewelry restora­ tion and repair. Her new shop also even interviewed the late Ted Wil­ received his master’s in higher features new designs that she has liams. But the thing that really thrills education and student affairs admin­ created. him about his job is talking to the istration from the University of Ver­ 1988 Kelly Goddard Clark has re­ guys he followed growing up like mont in 1989 and his doctorate in cently become the director of educa­ John Havlicek, Jo Jo White, and higher education administration from Kristin R. Dane DiCroce tional services for New Hampshire Tommy Hiensohn. He adds that he Ohio State, has held various teach­ 219 Cairn Ridge Road Public Television. Prior to this posi­ had a chance to do a play-by-play ing and administrative positions. E. Falmouth, MA 02536-7927 tion she was executive director of with Rico Petrocelli, who he saw hit Susan LaPlante Dube was (508) 457-4918 the New Hampshire Forum on High­ a home run for the Sox with his dad elected president of the New Eng­ [email protected] er Education. She has also been as a kid. Gary lives in Boston, Mas­ land Women Business Owners this president of the New Hampshire sachusetts, with his wife, Randi, and summer. The group provides profes­ Workforce Opportunity Council, two-year-old daughter, Harper. sional resources, educational pro­ Happy holidays to everyone! We do town administrator of Henniker, and Remember that we love to get grams, peer support, and network­ not have much information for this executive director of the New Hamp­ class e-mail! Put in the subject ing opportunities for women busi­ column so remember to drop me an shire Rural Development Council. something like “Class of ’86” or ness owners. Susan is president of e-mail so I can include your news! Kelly also has a M.A. from the Uni­ “university notes.” With all the spam Precision Marketing Group in Upton, Sporting news: versity of Southern Maine in public these days it is easy to delete un­ Massachusetts. Andy Beardsley, the Ellsworth policy and management. In her known addresses, etc. if I don’t Erika L. McGilley joined Cam­ High School track coach, competed spare time, she enjoys getting out to recognize the name. den National Bank as vice president, in the Boston Marathon last spring hike, reading, and spending time Have a great winter! Camden market manager. Erika has for the second time. with her husband, John, and their 12 years of sales and marketing As you all know by now, our very two rottweilers. experience and has attended the own Mike Bordick retired from Representative Nancy Smith of Northern New England School of major league baseball last year. It Monmouth, Maine, is among 40 Banking and the American Institute has now been a year and he is still leaders from around the country 1987 for Banking. She lives in Rockport retired, despite calls from many selected for the Council of State with her husband and son. Robert teams hoping to convince him other­ Governments Toll Fellowship pro­ wise. He and his wife, Monica Perry Andrew P. Nagelin S.Tyrer was elected to the board of gram. This program is a week-long Bordick ’86, have enjoyed his retire­ 56 Gibson Street EDO Corporation. Robert is presi­ seminar in Lexington, Kentucky, to ment with their five children—daugh­ Medford, MA 02155 dent and CEO of The Cohen Group focus on trends analysis, policy ter Chandler (10), twin boys Casey [email protected] and was also Bill Cohen’s chief of development, and institutional staff. Scott Worcester was named and Dylan (8), son Dawson (3), and changes. Nancy will also be spend­ recipient of The Southwest Harbor/ son Wyatt, almost 2. They have ing the year as a member of Leader­ Here it is winter again already. I Tremont Chamber of Commerce homes in both Maryland and Maine. ship Maine. This is a group chosen hope everyone had a great summer Citizen of the Year for 2003. Scott He expects to remain in baseball in to study how to energize Maine’s and fall. We sold our home and has been very involved with his some capacity and is helping coach economy while learning about differ­ moved into a home we had built this community including chairing the his own sons in their recreational ent leadership styles and effective summer so things have been a little Harbor House Capital Campaign baseball league. For now, he’s just governing and management. crazy. The whole process was committee and serving as a school enjoying being a fan of the sport. Rumford, Maine, native, Gary stressful but ultimately very reward­ trustee and a sports booster. Last fall he was rooting for the Red Tanguay, is the co-host of Fox ing. George Louis Doughty was Sox! Sports Network’s “New England Dr. Allen W. Delong joined the divorced from Kate Leola Doughty Elizabeth “Liz” J. Coffin was Sports Tonight.” He says covering faculty of the department of higher this spring. Brad Buck (aka Ric one of four former women’s basket­ the Patriots and the Super Bowl was education and student affairs admin­ Tyler) left WLBZ in Bangor this ball players recognized at a special great and going to see the Red Sox istration at Ohio State as a visiting spring. Citing changes at the station, ceremony held at the University of at Fenway never gets old. He has assistant professor. Allen, who Brad decided to join his wife, Eliza­ Maine last spring. All four women

Winter 2005 Mainely People 35 share the unique distinction of hav­ Sox have just reversed the curse ing their numbers retired by the Chris Decker ’89 earns teaching award and Boston is hopping! Next on the University of Maine. Their numbers agenda—Maine hockey season! were added to the banner that I’ve heard from quite a few class­ Christopher Decker ’89 recently hangs from the rafters. Liz’s number mates, but as always I’d like to hear was 44. She was a pioneer in pro­ received the Dean’s Distin­ from more of you! E-mail should viding a solid local base of fan guished Teaching Award in the make this painless! Here’s the news: support, still enjoyed by UMaine college of business administra­ Jack Kaplan has left his position as programs today. The continuity athletic director at Valley High tion at the University of Nebras­ these women provided to the School in Bingham, Maine, after 14- UMaine program enabled it to attract ka, where he is an assistant and-a-half years, and has taken a most of the state’s other best wom­ professor. It’s the second award physical education position at Carra- en basketball players, and that still Chris has earned in as many bec High School. continues today. William Davids, assistant pro­ years. He was named the Mas­ Another former defenseman fessor of civil and environmental David M. Nonis has become one of ters of Business Administration engineering at UMaine, has been the National Hockey League’s Teacher of the Year in 2003. granted a U.S. patent along with youngest general managers when Chris is a native of Orono Habib Dagher. They have invented a he was promoted to this position for reinforced building panel that sub­ and a 1985 graduate of Orono the Vancouver Canucks. Nonis stantially increases the structural spent six years as senior vice presi­ High School. After completing strength of a typical house. This will dent and director of hockey opera­ his undergraduate degree from help in protection from structural tions prior to this promotion. Dave UMaine, he earned a master of arts degree from Boston College damage from hurricanes and earth­ grew up in nearby Burnaby, British quakes and can reduce expenses in 1991. He then enrolled in the Kelley School of Business at Columbia. He always dreamed of related to insurance and reconstruc­ playing for the Canucks and al­ Indiana University, where he received his Ph.D. in 2000. tion. though he never did play for them, Chris lives in Omaha with his wife, Jennifer, and their two chil­ Mark S. Await has been named being their general manager is the dren. He is the son of Eva and UMaine Professor Emeritus the U.S. Small Business Administra­ next best thing. He was hoping that tion’s Small Business Person of the Edward Decker. a collective bargaining agreement Year for the state of Maine. Mark is could be worked out this season to co-owner and vice president of JSI prevent a lockout or strike. I was Store Fixtures in Milo, which is friends with Dave when he played shire. Chris, a native of Peterbor­ tour in Iraq. While there, Peter wrote Milo’s largest private employer and hockey for our team in 1987-88— ough, holds a masters of public a series of 24 comic strips set in the manufactures high-end wood and what a great guy. I am glad he is administration from the University of war-torn country. The focus of his steel displays for the supermarket keeping tabs on his old team and New Hampshire and a bachelor of comics was on the absurdities that industry. Senator Olympia J. Snowe friend, Tim Whitehead ’92G. I wish arts in political science from the occur while soldiers are deployed. ’69 attended a reception honoring him well in his new endeavor and University of Maine. He was also He poked fun at military food, shav­ the award winners and stated that hope to cross paths with him again elected president of the New Hamp­ ing in the desert, cooking popcorn about 95 percent of the businesses one day. I’m still hoping he’ll return shire Association of Counties. He without a microwave oven, and in Maine are small businesses my psychology notes! hopes to work with state and federal receiving packages with melted (employing 50 or fewer workers) and And in business news: officials to improve and create a chocolate. Now back in Augusta, his that nationally 2.5 million jobs were Eric Andrews is a team leader more sustainable Medicaid financial comic strips have stopped because created by small business owners! for Kennebec Savings Bank and is structure for New Hampshire’s long they are situation dependent. His Another one of our fellow ath­ responsible for managing the bank’s term care obligations. Christopher comic strips are called Turtles In A letes, veteran defenseman Eric five commercial loan officers with and his wife of eight years, Maren, Rock and were occasionally pub­ Weinrich was traded once again for the goal of growing the company’s reside in Meredith. lished in the U.S. Army’s 1st Ar­ the fourth time in his 16-year, 1,082- loan portfolio while maintaining Jodi Clayton runs her business, mored Division monthly newsletter. game NHL career to his seventh strong asset quality. He has held the One Lupine Fiber Arts, out of her Although sketching his humorous NHL team, the St. Louis Blues. position of vice president in com­ home in Orono. Her business is comic strips was a pastime, the Fortunately Eric takes the trades in mercial lending since joining the growing due to her reputation and majority of his time spent in Iraq was stride; he knows some of the play­ bank in 1999. He began his banking write-ups published in Yankee Mag­ to help hire translators and get the ers, is in terrific shape, has a great career in 1988 and has over 10 azine and the Downeast Christmas country’s schools repaired and attitude, and as he says, “Hockey is years of commercial lending experi­ catalog. opened for students. Welcome back, basically universal” so he can play ence. A resident of Wells, he earned Gary P. Dube is a senior sales Peter! anywhere. If he doesn’t get to play his undergraduate degree in busi­ executive for Munis in Falmouth, this year, it will only be because of ness administration from the Univer­ Maine. He and his wife, Candice, the expired contract between the sity of Maine and received his MBA reside in Gorham. NHL and the Players Association from the University of Southern David Shorette of Scarborough, 1989 and not because of yet another Maine. He is active in the local a certified public accountant at trade! If play resumes, this will be community as well. Purdy Powers & Company in Port­ Janis Broadbent Moriarty his 17th season in the NHL. We’ll Christopher Boothby currently land, is the treasurer for the board of 279 Clifton Street keep you posted. serves as the director of develop­ the Children’s Theatre of Maine. Malden, MA 02148 Jon J. Prescott, president and ment and community affairs at Military news: (781) 324-2554 CEO of Katahdin Trust Company, LRGHealthcare in Laconia, New In our last column, I talked about [email protected] has been appointed to the American Hampshire. He has a strong profes­ Augusta native Army Major Peter Bankers Association membership sional background in health care Buotte who was stationed in Iraq. council representing the state of administration, which includes a Peter is a member of the U.S. Army Hello, everyone! Maine. He will be the ABA’s key nursing home administrator’s li­ Reserve’s 411th Civil Affairs unit and As you read this the snow may be liaison with Maine and will work cense in the state of New Hamp- has now completed his one-year falling but as I write this, the Red closely with Maine financial institu­

36 Mainely People Winter 2005 tions. Jon has been president and A couple of our classmates have CEO of Katahdin Trust Company for retirement in their plans. After a 19- six years, graduated with distinction Michelle Amero ’91 year teaching career, Mary Loring from the American Bankers Associa­ now a VP at Peoples retired this year from Farrington tion National Commercial Lending Elementary School in Augusta. Gail Goodday Ladd has plans to spend School in 1991, and is a 1993 grad­ Michelle Amero ’91 was recent­ uate of the Northern New England more time with her family and to School of Banking in Durham, New ly promoted to assistant vice travel in her post-retirement free Hampshire. He currently serves as president in the mortgage de­ time. Gail has been the principal of second vice president of the Maine partment of Peoples Heritage Blue Hill Consolidated School since 1999. Bankers Association, a member of Bank in Portland. In that posi­ the board of directors of Leaders While working on his graduate Encouraging Aroostook Develop­ tion, she will be responsible for degree, Belfast resident Thomas ment, and a member of the Indepen­ originating mortgage loans Karod was recently inducted into dent Community Bankers Associa­ throughout southern Maine. the University of Maine chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma honor society, a tion of Maine. He resides in Island Michelle has 13 years of bank­ Falls with his wife, Patricia, and national organization recognizing three children, Katie, Thomas, and ing experience, having joined the top business students. William. Peoples after graduating from In June, John Begin was elect­ Howard McFadden of Dennys- UMaine in 1991. ed to the Chelsea school committee. Robert Liebow has been promoted ville, Maine, has been inducted into Michelle lives in Portland where she serves on the board of the Maine Baseball Hall of Fame! to superintendent of Mount Desert Greater Portland Landmarks and volunteers with the Portland Howard competed for several Wash­ Island schools. This position will ington County semi-pro teams, Mentoring Alliance. take him back to the place where he including the Dixie (Lubec) Eagles spent his summers, Cranberry Isles. and the Cutler Cardinals. He now The Cranberries are part of Union with your college classmates. Go 98, as well as the other “outer” serves as the high school umpires’ looking forward to the rest of the ahead, e-mail me with your latest islands of Frenchboro and Swans assignor for Washington County. winter season. Hope all is well with and let us all know what is going on. Island. Rob has worked for Union 98 Dan Trembley has opened a you and your families. You’ll feel better once you’ve done for 13 years, the last six as the top UBuildlt franchise in Milford, Maine. Job news! Daniel Joslyn is the it. high school administrator. He and UBuildlt features a network of “reli­ new principal at Appleton Village Some career news from our his wife Carolyn live in Mount able, competitively-priced sub­ School. For 10 years he was the classmates includes Edwin “Don” Desert. The couple has two grown contractors and suppliers” that principal at Georgetown Central Finnegan’s promotion to sergeant children. makes it possible for people building School. Daniel is also a Maine with the Rockland Police Depart­ Mark Sweeney reached a mile­ new homes to save between 15 and Guide and lives with his family in ment. Don joined the Rockland stone this season by collecting his 30 percent of the total construction Whitefield. police in July 1992. He also served 100th career pinch-hit in May while cost. The company’s approach is to Other news! Last season Guy as the city’s first narcotics investiga­ playing with the Colorado Rockies provide consultation to home build­ Perron returned to UMaine to com­ tor. Eric Roach has been hired as baseball team. ers who want expert advice and plete his master’s degree in educa­ the new controller for Vortechnics A number of classmates have guidance while still maintaining total tional leadership. In addition, he located in Scarborough, a leading announced their engagements this control of their project. Dan worked volunteered as an assistant coach provider of stormwater treatment year. David Howard planned to in corporate America for 15 years for the University of Maine hockey systems. In his new position, Eric marry Stephanie Haywood in Octo­ and received his master’s in engi­ team. In May Chris Turgeon re­ will direct all financial, human re­ ber. The couple currently lives in the neering and operations manage­ ceived a master’s degree in busi­ source, and systems functions of the Washington, D.C., area. David is an ment at Clarkson University. Dan ness from Husson College. Chris company. Prior to joining Vortech­ engineer employed by Bath Iron also coaches the Old Town Subway and his family live in Augusta. Dee nics, he was group controller based Works/General Dynamics. Julie Girls’ Little League team and focus­ (Denis) and Lisa Hill Dauphinee in Portland for SPX Corporation. Mason and Daniel Hartery had a es on teaching his players how to bought Dawn til Done, a favorite Rachel Bouchard has joined Dou­ July wedding planned in Orono. A work as a team, set goals, develop local garden and gift shop in the Old glas Title Company of Augusta as a fall wedding was planned for Rich­ leadership abilities, and incorporate Town area. staff attorney and closing officer. ard Moffitt and Vicki Trask. Richard exercise into their lives. Keep your Please contact me with any news Lori Phillips and Clarie Kied- is the director of operations for news coming! Have a safe and that you would like to share with rowski ’90 have founded a woman- Chelette Manor, LLC and contracts happy holiday season! your classmates. I hope to hear from owned mapping firm headquartered property and project management you soon! in Bangor. The company, KAPPA services in the greater Bangor area. Mapping, will specialize in photo­ This may have happened last 1990 grammetric mapping services year, but it’s not too late to congratu­ throughout the country. Another late Dawn Grasso on her marriage 1991 Bangor area business owner is to Ryan Fernaid. The couple was Melissa Brancely Burns George Gervais who has two Choc­ married in June of 2003 and lives in 63 Rocky Hill Road olate Grille restaurants. Cape Neddick. Dawn is the director Saco, ME 04072 Lori Schlenker Daniel Davis is the teacher­ of marketing and public relations at 229 Deerfield Lane (207) 283-1860 principal at Beals Elementary York Hospital. [email protected] Lawrence, KS 66049 School on Beals Island. He was Debra Richards Thibodeau [email protected] born and raised on the island and sent in one of the “What’s new?” (785) 312-7384 Hello again! I can’t believe that graduated from Beals High School cards with her latest news. She and another year has gone by and that it in 1967, a year before it closed. Now her husband have a seven-year-old is time for another column. My Does everyone else have a substan­ the future of the elementary school son and live in Georgetown, Maine. family is recovering from the busy­ tial “to do” list? Well, here is one seems uncertain with the dwindling Debra is working as a forensic ness of the holidays and we are more thing to add. Keep in touch number of students. coordination consultant in New

Winter 2005 Mainely People 37 Hampshire part-time and working on you all. getting certified as a guidance coun­ Mike Buckley is the new super­ selor in Georgetown Central School. intendent of Union 37 in Rangeley, She mentioned that she would love Maine. He is also serving as princi­ to hear from the RAs from the Ban­ pal of Rangeley Regional High gor campus and other former RDs School. Previously he was assistant from Orono. The update cards sent superintendent in S.A.D. 3 in Unity, to members of the alumni associa­ Maine. tion are great ways to keep us Amanda Houston Albert is now updated on what’s happening in working as a kindergarten teacher your part of the world. for Eddington School. Debi David­ Maureen Healy Rothbacher son is the volunteer president of the and her husband, Richard, are Maine chapter of the Izaak Walton thrilled to announce the birth of their League of America (a national con­ twins, Luke Richard and Anna Mau­ servation organization of politically reen, born December 12, 2003. The diverse sportsmen and environmen­ family lives in South Berwick with talists). If you’d like more informa­ their three-year-old daughter, Rose. tion you can contact Debi at I got an e-mail from Doug Kreis [email protected]. One with some news from his neck of the (late) wedding announcement— woods. In November 2003, Doug Sandra Kearns and Gregory Rog­ married Karen Doepker in Battle Getting together for a tailgate picnic before the UMaine Homecoming ers were married on October 3, Creek, Michigan. The couple honey­ game are (left to right): Patty Huntley ’92, Chris McMullin, and Karen 2003, at the Lucerne Inn in Dedham. mooned in Belize and Guatemala. Stanhope Ryder ’80. They honeymooned in the Hawaiian Several UMaine alums made the trip Islands and are now living in Ban­ to Michigan to celebrate with them the Gaspe Peninsula and are mak­ School field hockey, Amy Corbett gor. And finally, our good wishes go including Kathy and Greg Voros ’92, ing their home in York, Maine. Con­ Bernatchez has been named inter­ out to Brian Wilson who is sta­ Pat ’92 and Jayme Lamothe Holland gratulations! im head coach of field hockey at tioned in Mosul, Iraq. ’92, and Kerry and John Tardif. Marjorie Durgin King and her Colby College. I’m looking forward to hearing This whole group, with the exception husband, Robert, welcomed a son, Zoe Harris has announced from more people next issue. Enjoy of Doug’s wife and Kathy Voros, Nelson, on February 9, 2004. And retirement from coaching the men’s this winter season. were members of the 100 North from down under in Australia, David non varsity collegiate Husky hockey Main Foundation. Doug is currently and Rachel Bonenfant Zehner had team at the University of Washing­ the golf professional at Battle Creek their first child, Annabelle, in Sep­ ton. In 1999 she and Cindy Dayley County Club. He also mentioned tember. Scott and Jan Vaillancourt were the first women to coach men’s 1994 seeing Pat and Jayme Holland, Talcove ’94 had a baby girl on collegiate ice hockey. Their coach­ Corey Fogarty, and Tim and Laura January 8, 2004, which made her ing memorabilia was entered into Elizabeth Watson Heinold Billington Helmig ’92 at the wedding the first baby of the New Year in the the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. 3021 W. Queen Lane of Greg and Kathy Voros in Wilton, Old Town area. Congratulations, Way to go! Connecticut, in August. everyone. That’s all for this time—please Philadelphia, PA 19129 Aren’t weddings the best time to Mary Szwec was hired as super­ keep the notes coming. Enjoy the [email protected] meet up with old friends and swap intendent in S.A.D. 56 which is the winter, and remember spring is on Stacey Stump stories of the “good old days?” Searsport area. Gretchen Wright its way! 13 Ellery Street #4 Please drop me a line with news of reports that she has opened a new Cambridge, MA 02138 your latest gatherings, family addi­ practice specializing in the skills of [email protected] tions, career moves, or special relaxation and therapeutic massage memories from our college years. in Lincolnville. She graduated from 1993 Best wishes for a season of the Downeast School of Massage Hello, classmates! Since none of hope, joy, and peace in the New last year. you ever write to share your news, Judy Campkin Speicher Year. Andrew Grass was promoted to we’ll continue our longstanding 35 Kimball Road personal lines lead underwriter at tradition of telling you all of our Amesbury, MA 01913 MMG Insurance Company, a subsid­ exciting news (whether you want to [email protected] iary of Maine Mutual Group (MMG). hear it or not!). First and foremost, 1992 MMG is a regional property and Beth has been a busy little bee in casualty insurance company whose Welcome back to winter. Thanks for the past few months. She’s acquired home office is located in Presque a new fiance, a new job, and a new Michelle Bouchard your e-mails and cards. Isle. Andrew is also working on his Baby. Calm down, everyone—Baby 25 Hardwick Road There are a few baby announce­ chartered property and casualty is a stray cat that Beth and Jason Boothbay, ME 04537 ments to make—Eric and Kristen underwriter designation. have adopted. Cats now outnumber (207) 633-0655 Emerson Brooks welcomed a little In Dover-Foxcroft, selectmen [email protected] boy, Nicholas Lloyd, on September humans 4:2 at their house. While have chosen Jack Clukey as the 13, 2004. He weighed seven Jason (the fiance, in case you didn’t new town manager. He and his pounds, 10 ounces and has a big realize) is not exactly new, the Hello, I hope everyone enjoyed the family will relocate from Baileyville. sister, Alyssa, who turned two in engagement is! A spring 2005 wed­ holidays. On with the announce­ Paul Doran has recently joined the July. Kristen and Eric are living in ding is in the works, and don’t worry, ments! James Hartley was married team at Avery Insurance in Wolfe­ Windham, New Hampshire. you can count on us to keep you this summer to Maribeth Whitmore. boro, which is where he grew up. He Ken and Jennifer Donohue posted. By the time this column Congratulations! concentrates in Medicare, long-term Lloyd are expecting their first baby reaches you, she will also be settled Rebecca Day was married to care, and life and financial planning. in March. Ken and Jennifer have just in at her new firm, Ballard, Spahr, John Faherty on June 12. They In sporting news, after years of bought a new home in Melrose, Andrews & Ingersoll. Congratula­ honeymooned in Quebec City and coaching Messalonskee High Massachusetts. Congratulations to tions, Beth!

38 Mainely People Winter 2005 Speaking of weddings, Stacey’s Educational Complex in San Diego. wedding did actually take place last UMaine grads promoted at Banknorth Congratulations, Monique, and I July. Leg irons prevented the groom hope that you are enjoying the year- from making a last minute getaway. round sunshine! For the rest of you, Due to sheer laziness, she’s not feel free to drop me a note and fill changing her name, and the rumor me in on what is happening with that she has wounded those who you—we love to hear from you! call her “missus” is entirely false. As An article recently in the Ken­ you can see from the new address nebec Journal highlighted Messal- above, the happy couple has just onskee Middle School principal relocated to New England so that Mark Hatch of Oakland, and his Justin (the husband in question) can relative youth compared to other attend grad school at MIT. Watch Maine principals. Mark started out this space for forthcoming com­ teaching science at Erskine Acade­ plaints about the cold. Stacey is still my in South China, then was assis­ working as a fundraiser and event tant principal at Messalonskee High coordinator for the American Cancer School for two years, and is now in Society, so if she corners you to talk his second year at the newly con­ about volunteering, just dump the structed Messalonskee Middle contents of your wallet and run the School. Mark received his graduate other way! degree from UMaine in 2003. No doubt there are plenty of Daniel Dunkle is settling into his other classmates in the Boston area, Scott Stevens ’91 is now an Julie E. Richards Pochepan new position of editor of The Repub­ lican Journal in Belfast. Dan previ­ but one that’s easy to spot is Jen assistant vice president in the ’93 is now vice president in the “J.C.” Monahan. Since 2001, she ously worked with the news staff of has been the meteorologist and marketing department at human resources department The Courier-Gazette in Rockland, environmental reporter for News- Banknorth Group in West at Banknorth Group in Port­ covering courts, county news, and Center 5 WCVB-TV. You can spot Falmouth. In that position he land. Thomaston town news. In addition, Dan writes movie reviews for Step­ her on the weekend evening edi­ will continue to be responsible Julie has almost eight years tions. pin’ Out and The Capital Weekly in In other work related news: Dean for Banknorth’s corporate of banking experience, having Augusta and will write a bi-weekly T. Clark was named to the board of marketing budget. joined Banknorth in 1996. She column for the Journal. trustees for the Health Services Scott joined Banknorth in is a graduate of Cape Eliza­ There are two weddings to re­ port. Antonia Soychak wed John Foundation in Houlton. Dean is a 2000. He currently lives in beth High School and currently management associate with First Walsh on October 1st. Standard Citizens Bank and also serves on Gorham. lives in Falmouth. Insurance Company employs Anto­ the advisory board of the Houlton nia, and John is employed with Parks and Recreation Department. discussing the dearth of female weighing eight pounds. They are Banknorth. Timothy Bruce wed Rick Doyle is an award-winning coaches in girls’ high school basket­ living in Winchester, Massachusetts. Heidi Ulbrich on August 28th. Citi­ playwright and poet, having won the ball. Anthony J. Anderson chairs group in Portland employs Timothy Maine Playwrights’ Contest in 2001 the Community Health Advisory while Heidi is a nurse in the inten­ for Regalia. He has also won the Board in S.A.D. 11. His primary sive care unit of Maine Medical Grady Award and the SpiritWord focus is to prevent and reduce Center in Portland. Both couples Honors Award for his poetry. Deb smoking and obesity. Joan Lalib- 1995 reside in the Portland area. Smith coached the Maine Black erte Staffiere is the new principal The Hayden/Perry Insurance Bear softball team to a 2004 Ameri­ for Pendleton Street and Capri Agency in Presque Isle has hired Ed Keri Sewell Seitz ca East tournament title. Deb was Street schools in Brewer. Joan spent Therrien as an account executive. 90 Lonsdale Street previously a member of the Black the previous 10 years as the princi­ Ed was previously vice president of Apartment 2 Bear softball team which made its pal for Eddington School in S.A.D. operations at a local transportation Dorchester Center, MA 02124 first-ever appearance in the NCAA 63. company. Bethany Leavitt, a [email protected] tournament in 1994. MattWicken- In family related news: Scott ’92 project engineer in the water engi­ heiser of the Portland Press Herald- and Jan Vaillancourt Talcove are neering division of Wright-Pierce in Maine Sunday Telegram was recog­ the proud parents of Ashley Rose I can’t believe winter is here, and Portland, has received her profes­ nized with an advocacy award from Talcove born January 8, 2004. The more importantly, that we are soon sional license from the state of the Maine Small Business Adminis­ Talcoves were the winners of the to be looking at 10 years out of the Maine. Speech therapist Cindy tration. Andrew Gilmore is the new Penobscot Times first baby of 2004 University of Maine. Is anyone else Cowing has joined the staff of town manager of Wiscasset. Andrew contest. Shaun Sullivan and his surprised at how quickly the years Maine Coast Memorial Hospital in was previously Wiscasset’s econom­ wife, Amy, had a son, Drew Daniel went? I hope your winter is as warm Ellsworth. ic developer. Ralph W. Peterson is Sullivan, on January 13, 2004. Drew or cold as you like it and that this Tofias PC of Cambridge, Massa­ the new principal of Richmond joins two-year-old brother Benjamin column finds you well. chusetts, has recently hired John Middle School. Ralph was at Cony in the Sullivan household. Kendra I’m happy to report that I have Decamp. Tofias is one of New High School for more than 15 years, Warner Raymond and her hus­ received an e-mail message from England’s largest regional certified first as a social studies teacher and band, Brian, welcomed a son, Nolan one of our classmates, Monique public accounting and consulting then as assistant principal. Most Patrick, on March 21, 2004. Amy Robertson. She has changed firms with offices in Cambridge and recently he was the principal of Veronica Walkenford married M. coasts, so to speak, and is now New Bedford, Massachusetts, and Buckfield Junior-Senior High School. Peter Kestenbaum in New Orleans, living in San Diego, California. She Providence and Newport, Rhode Karen Miller Bickmore is the coach Louisiana, in June. They live in was formerly the principal of East Island. John is the business devel­ of the Rockland High School girls’ South Carolina. Geoff and Shannon Grand High School in Danforth and opment officer of the employee basketball team. Karen was profiled Gardner Curtis welcomed a little is now a principal at the School of benefit service group and is respon­ in a Bangor Daily News article boy, Austin Henry, on July 26, 2004, Law and Business at Crawford High sible for expanding the firm’s em­

Winter 2005 Mainely People 39 ployee benefit services practice. other half of the week. the 1997 column one of the first John is also a volunteer with the Big Tim Doak is also a newly parts of the magazine that you Brother Big Sister of New England appointed school read? service program and lives in Nahant, principal. Tim is the Andrea Poole Cole received her Massachusetts. principal at Fort Kent master’s degree in higher education The Penobscot Nation has creat­ Community High School from UMaine in the spring of 2004. ed a department, directed by Bon­ after serving as the Andrea is now working as an aca­ nie Parker Newsom, whose primary superintendent of the demic advisor at UMaine to first and goal is to maintain the native lan­ Madawaska school second year education majors in the guage. Bonnie is responsible for department. Tim has 14 college of education and human language preservation, historic years of experience in development and continues her property management on tribal public schools, spending work with the National Center for lands, cultural programming, and time teaching, as Student Aspirations. running the museum. Bonnie has principal, and as super­ Marc Edwards has resigned been in the position for two years intendent. Christina from his position of executive direc­ and has spent lots of time securing Arsenault was honored at tor of the Downeast Heritage Center, funding for the tribe’s goals, which the state house in reports the Bangor Daily News. include creating a cultural center for Augusta as a nominee for Louie Hebert received a doctor­ the tribe to share its rich history. the 2005 Maine Teacher ate in philosophy last year from the Lisa Swett of Orrington has of the Year award. University of Toronto, reports The been elected head of the Northeast Christina teaches English Weekly. Louie is currently teaching Jurisdictional Quadrennial Meeting at Cony High School. at Brown University and lives in of United Methodist Women. The Aram Calhoun lives in Providence, Rhode Island, with his group is comprised of nearly half a Milford and is assistant wife Edna. million women in thousands of professor of wetland Brandy Lapointe is a guidance Methodist churches. Lisa says one ecology at the University counselor at Cape Elizabeth High of her goals is to revive the youth of Maine. He was School in Maine, reports the South­ mission schools she attended as a recognized by the college ern Forecaster. Brandy holds a teenager. Lisa has attended the First of natural sciences, master’s in education from Colorado United Methodist Church on Essex forestry, and agriculture State University and previously Street in Bangor all her life. for his outstanding Tuba player Jeff Ferrell ’93 obviously en­ worked at Air Force Academy High And we have two new additions contributions to the joyed returning to campus to be part of the School in Colorado Springs. to the alumni offspring. Colin college and university. UMaine Alumni Band performance during Stephen was born to Chris and Charlie Brown is the Homecoming 2004. Kassidy Holmes Madden of Green­ artistic director of ’Zing, a bush on August 26, 2003. Colin contemporary 18-voice ensemble. Please drop a line to the alumni 1998 weighed seven pounds, one ounce Charlie also serves as music director association so your classmates can and was 21 inches long. Colin has a at Christ Church in Kennebunk. learn what you have been up to CPT Robert E. Brewer three-year-old brother, Dylan. And Thomas Desjardin of Pittsfield lately. Have a great winter! CMR 452 Box 2225 Andy and Kara Chappelle Grant recently published These Honored APO, AE 09045-2225 welcomed Mitchell Andrew into their Dead: How the Story of Gettysburg umainel [email protected] family at Maine General Medical Shaped American Memory This is Center in Waterville on April 18, Tom’s third book about the Civil War. 1997 2004. He is a historian with the Maine A hearty holiday Maine Hello from That’s all I have to write about Bureau of Parks and Lands. Germany! Our classmates have Yolanda Sly this time around. Feel free to drop Patricia Vadas lives in Orono 9 Snover Road been quite busy as we have quite a us a line and let us know what you and has taught art for the Bangor few updates to report this winter Wantage, New Jersey 07461 are up to. We love to hear from you. Adult Education program and served (973) 875-8738 issue. as president of the Bangor Art My fall highlight was when (202) 253-3083 cell Society. Her artwork has been yolanda [email protected] several fellow Maine Betas joined displayed at Fogler Library and she me for opening weekend at has won prizes from art societies in Oktoberfest in Munich. Mike “Papa” 1996 Bangor and Waterville. Hello, my name is Yolanda Sly and Johnson ’97, Eric “Slappy” John Lee of Litchfield is a I’m your new class correspondent. Simonds, Adam “Hoagie” Fisher, recreation coordinator for Currently, I’m a marketing coordina­ and Ward “Uncle Wardy” Libby ’99 Leah K. McBreairty Scarborough Community Services. tor at Hertz Equipment Rental Cor­ flew over for a week in September 41 Pitt Street Apt. 1 He recently wed Erin McDaniels. poration in New Jersey. I look for­ and that particular weekend we Portland, ME 04103 Michael Feeney is town manager for ward to keeping the Class of ’97 up raised quite a few steins to “dear old (207) 781-9947 the town of Stratford, Connecticut. to date with classmates’ news. Maine” as well as getting to see the [email protected] He received his master’s degree in If you have anything you’d like to beautiful city. public administration from Western share please e-mail me at: We would like to announce the Greetings, classmates! Here’s what Kentucky University and recently [email protected] or con­ births of two new Black Bears to our some of us have been up to lately— wed Katherine Knott. tact the alumni association. classmates! Tiffany and Daniel Nathan Merrill and his wife, Kate And finally, we received a note Our thanks go to Erin Flynn for LaMontagne informed us of the Heffner Merrill ’02, are living in South from Mark Crepeau. He is a project writing this column for the past birth of their second son, Cameron Paris, Maine. Nathan was recently manager for Onyx Environmental several years and keeping the Class Aidan (eight pounds, 12 ounces and named the new teaching principal at Services working at the General of ’97 informed about everyone’s 21 inches). They and their first son, Hebron Station Elementary School. Electric plant in Lynn, Massachu­ news. Erin ensured that we had a Connor, live in Canaan, Maine. Dan He will teach fourth grade half-time, setts. Mark just bought a home close column in the magazine. Remem­ is a forester for Plum Creek Timber and attend to his principal duties the to Portsmouth, New Hampshire. ber—your news is important—isn’t Company. Rylie Jade Pleau (six

40 Mainely People Winter 2005 pounds, three ounces and 20 He designs and develops Benjamin Perry exchanged vows inches) was born December 15, detailed system design in with Jessica Lawrence in Sorrento in 2003, to Gary and Erica Cote CADD to include writing July. Benjamin is a teacher at Po­ Pleau. Erica works at CORE, a specifications, performing land Regional High School. Rick disability insurance company in code studies, and verifying Cyr and Mandy Raymond were Portland, Maine. They and their new code compliance. William married in August. Rick is a certified daughter live in Lyman, Maine. resides in Augusta, Maine, public accountant at Baker, New­ Five of our classmates got with his wife, Beth, and their man, and Noyes. The couple lives in married this summer and fall! On two daughters, Alyssa and southern Maine. Congratulations to June 19th, Kim Roux married Justin Samantha. the newlyweds! Robash in Auburn. Kim teaches third Some of our classmates Congratulations are also in order grade at McMahon Elementary continue to excell in athletics. for Cassie Magoon Byrd and hus­ School in Lewiston and is working Gabe Memmert is currently band Jeremy ’01 who welcomed a towards her master’s degree at the playing first base with the daughter Ryleigh Madison on July 2. University of New England. Elmira Pioneers of the Lynnette Whitney recently pur­ Christopher Brown married Anna Northeast League. This is his chased her first home in Barre, Ogrodnik on August 14th. Chris is a first season with the team and Vermont. Shari St. Pierre Cloutier senior disability benefits specialist at seventh season overall and husband Jason moved into a UnumProvident. On September 4th, playing minor league ball; new home in Lewiston this summer. Rachel M. Read married Adam B. Gabe previously played five Jeremy Ray of Union, Maine, is Chamberlin. Rachel is also years in Johnstown. Cindy the principal at the Canal School in employed by UnumProvident. Blodgett played guard for Westbrook, Maine. After graduation, Abigail Deitz married Joshua another season with the he was employed as the assistant Manahan on September 18th. Springfield Spirit of the principal at Dexter Middle School Abigail is the aquarium director for NWBL. Earlier this year Cindy and more recently, he was the the Maine Department of Marine was recognized for her principal at Appleton Village School Resources in Boothbay Harbor. On accomplishments on the in Knox County. John Lisa is teach­ October 9th, Jonie Dunivan UMaine women’s basketball ing at Messalonskee Middle School, married Michael Newman. This year team by having her number, after spending two years as principal Jonie also graduated from Western 14, retired and placed on a at Belgrade Central School. New England College School of banner. In July, Cindy was Denison Gallaudet, who Law. also named as a 2004 Bulldog received his Ph.D. from UMaine in On February 24th, Osmond Award honoree by the 1999, has been Richmond’s “Ozzy” Crowley started work as Lawrence High School Alumni superintendent of schools for five principal of Mt. View Junior High Association. Performing in the Alumni Band at Home- years. He lives in Cumberland. School in S.A.D. 3 in Maine. This Several athletes in our coming is a family affair for David ’94 Charley Martin-Berry of move came after 26 years of service class are now making major and Laurie Mann Spooner ’96, ’98G and Sedgwick ran in the District 37 in S.A.D. 48 as a middle school contributions as coaches. In baby Mikaela. Democratic primary election for the math teacher, a middle school February, Bucksport High Maine Legislature. Although Charley assistant principal, and an athletic School named Mike Cowing as didn’t win the primary, she believes director. The “Wizard of Ozz” is their new boys’ varsity basketball Frozen Ropes baseball clinic in that her foray into politics was looking to organize local sponsors to coach. Mike is also the varsity Portland, and as a substitute exciting and educational. These support a student incentive program baseball and golf coach for the teacher at Cony. days, she’s keeping busy with two at the school. Golden Bucks as well as a math Keep up the good work with all jobs and planning to build a home Earlier this year, Fran Mullin of teacher at the school. He has been your accomplishments! Please don’t with husband Jake. Cornville was named executive on the basketball coaching staff at forget to keep your classmates While you are writing your director of the Children’s Center in the school the past five years, most informed of all your endeavors, as holiday cards, don’t forget to send Augusta. The center provides year- recently as the boys’ junior varsity well as those of others, by dropping us an update! round services such as speech, coach. As head coach of the a quick note or e-mail; the more we All the best for 2005! developmental, occupational, and baseball program for the past two have to share the better! Enjoy the physical therapy, to about 110 years, Mike guided the team to rest of your winter and if anyone special-needs children between birth playoff appearances both years, to would like to join me on the Alps this and age five and is currently include winning the Eastern Maine winter, let me know! 2000 undergoing a major expansion. Class B Championship in 2003. This In April, Jason Cunningham of past May, UMaine announced that Heidi Dombrock Windsor had a Christian song that Michelle Puls will serve as interim 2519 Cool Spring Road he wrote, “Lift Your Head,” released head coach of the softball team for 1999 Bel Air, MD 21015 on the album In The Beginning. The the 2004-2005 season. Michelle has hdommyl @comcast.net album is available nationwide and been the assistant coach for the on HillTopRecords.com. This follows team for five years. Her Andrea Downs-Quenneville a recent publishing of a novel he responsibilities include coaching 7 Tucker Street #48 Snow—snow—snow—the beautiful wrote by PublishAmerica. Jason is catching, infield, and hitting as well Pepperell, MA 01463 white blanket that covers the land­ also a copy editor for the Kennebec as recruiting and serving as the first (978) 433-5568 scape. This is a picture that is still in Journal, plays guitar in his band base coach. Rex Turner completed [email protected] my head of my time at UMaine with Conversion, and has written an his first season as coach of Cony the mall area and all the trees cov­ unpublished non-fiction work. High School this spring with a 15-4 The summer of 2004 seems to have ered in the white powder. I hope this In June, Harriman Associates in record and was named the been a busy one for the Class of issue of the classnotes finds you in Auburn, Maine, announced that Kennebec Journal Coach of the 1999. good health and good cheer as the William J. Bell III started working Year. Rex also works as a guide at Two of our classmates heard year 2005 begins. Hope all of you for them as an electrical designer. Old Fort Western in Augusta, at wedding bells over the summer. had a great holiday season and

Winter 2005 Mainely People 41 were able to have a white Christ­ Many of us have started new en­ mas. deavors and new chapters in our I just got back from Elizabeth lives to greet the new season. Take Elias’s ’01 wedding in Massachu­ a minute to read about what your setts where I revisited with class­ fellow UMaine grads have been up mates Amy Quist and Christopher to. Mockler, along with other UMaine Joanne Harriman has recently alumni Carolyn Fotiu ’01 and Seth been named the new director for Garland ’99. Amy Quist is working at School Union 98. She was voted in an environmental education center by the Mount Desert Island school on Cape Cod and is enjoying work­ committee unanimously. Also, Les­ ing with fifth graders there. Chris ley Lichko has been appointed Mockler just moved back to Cape development director for Haystack Elizabeth, Maine, from New Orleans Mountain School of Crafts, an inter­ with his wife, Kathy, and is teaching national non-profit studio program in elementary school. the arts located on Deer Isle. Cheryl Other classmates have been on Leblond has been promoted to the move with jobs also. Stephanie director of acute services at Mid­ Sturtevant has started a new job Coast Mental Health Center. Cheryl with KAPPA Mapping as a member has worked there since 1996 and of its photgrammetric mapping team. she will be managing four depart­ Mandy J. Fox is the new director of ments. Chris Frank, who recently residence life at Simpson College in obtained his second degree from Iowa. Nathaniel H. Smith of Au­ UMaine, a master’s degree in spa­ burn, Maine, was recently hired by tial information engineering, has Harriman Associates of Auburn, started his own mapping software Maine, as a site designer and engi- development company. His compa­ neer-in-training. He is working on ny, Intelligent Spatial Technologies, Scarborough High School Communi­ is located at the Target Industrial ty Park, Biddeford Middle School, Center in Orono. Sean Fredric and Androscoggin Home Health and Edgecomb will soon be studying Hospice. towards his doctoral degree in Two classmates made strides in A group of UMaine Beta brothers flew to Munich in September to join drama at the graduate school of arts the realm of education. Shannon ’98 class correspondent Rob Brewer at Oktoberfest. Rob, an Army cap­ and sciences at Tufts University. We Greaney of Milo, Maine, was named tain, is stationed in Germany after serving in Iraq. Left to right are: Eric wish the best of luck to all on their Teacher of the Year by Wal-Mart’s Simonds ’98, Adam Fisher ’98, Michael Johnson ’97, ’99G, Ward Libby new endeavors. Brewer store. She is a teaching ’99, and Rob. Kimberly Savage recently made specialist with Jobs for Maine’s news with her innovative idea for season. Chad Plummer, former She is working on her Juris Doctor Graduates at Brewer Middle School. blankets for the children in the track athlete, and Kara Lauze were from Northeastern University School The award is given annually by the pediatric intensive care unit at East­ of Law and plans to graduate in May Wal-Mart department store chain to engaged in April during a trip to ern Maine Medical Center. She has a local teacher in every store area. Oranjested, Aruba. A September 24, 2005. Congratulations to all the created a blanket that incorporates Judy Burgess of Boothbay Harbor, 2005, wedding is being planned. happy couples. many pieces of traditional silk trim As for me, Heidi Dombrock, I Maine, retired from teaching after 32 Classmate Linda Lombardi is into the edges of the blanket. The years. Her interest was in multi­ engaged to Brian Jurdak ’03 and the have completed my graduate work blankets are loved by all the children couple is busy planning a Septem­ in education at Loyola College in cultural education and she focused who receive them and Eastern Maryland. I’m kept busy with my her master’s degree at UMaine on ber 2005 wedding. Linda works as a Maine Medical Center is proud of three dogs and coaching soccer on multi-cultural books in the primary chemical engineer for Nalco Compa­ Kimberly. ny. Wendy Hughes plans to marry the club level and high school level. grades. Sarah Morton Morrell became a John Baker in September 2005. She Please keep in touch and e-mail me Classmate Michael Hussey mom on January 31,2004, after the stays active in his creation of the is employed with R.M. Davis of any news you have to share with birth of her daughter, Isabella Joleen your classmates: website www.RateMyTeacher.com Portland, Maine. Morrell. Isabella was born to Josh and www.RateMyProfessor.com. Classmate Margo McEwen hdommyl @comcast.net or ’02 and Sarah Morrell at Mercy [email protected]. Now parents can rate their children’s married Curt Peffer on September Hospital and weighed eight pounds, teachers as well on the site. Being a 18, 2004. Margo is employed by 15 ounces and measured 20.5 teacher I have viewed my ratings on Hannaford Brothers. Classmate inches. Both mom and baby are Andrew King married Nicole Per­ this website several times. Class­ happy and healthy! mate Christine Anuszewski just kins on August 14, 2004, and now 2001 We have some new brides and resides in Easton, Maine. Andrew returned to Maine after six-and-a- grooms-to-be in our midst. Nichole half months of backpacking through operates Circle K Dairy Farm with Leighton recently announced her his father in Easton. Classmate Lisa Bonnie Joy Dewkett Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji. 160 Shelter Rock Road #2 engagement to Jason Pothier. She She is currently doing real estate Trefts of Franklin, Maine, was mar­ currently teaches sixth grade at ried this past May to Jeffrey Stone. Danbury, CT 06810 and summer holiday home rentals Beech Hill School in Otis. They plan Both are employed at the Jackson (203) 794-1165 for her family’s business, Maritime to wed in August of 2005. Kristofor Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine. blkbearl [email protected] Realty, at Goose Rocks Beach. If Healey and Laura Maddock ’04 will Jamie Wheelden married Todd anyone is interested in property marry in a June 2005 ceremony in there e-mail her at: Bangs this past August. She is Once again, fellow alumni, as I write Portland. Kristofor recently earned [email protected]. employed by Brewer Veterinary this, the weather is turning colder, his M.A. in history and is currently The wedding bells are ringing for Clinic. Velvet Guiggey married the holidays are on their way, and working for Casco Bay Lines in John Regan III on August 21,2004. several classmates this holiday another school year has started. Portland. May 2005 will bring wed­

42 Mainely People Winter 2005 ding bells for Wendy Cummings and got married on June 5th. Kim is with football since his UMaine days. at the University of Maine, was set Chad Daniel Greenleaf. planning on graduating with her Chad is a native of Old Town and to be married this October. She is Last but not least, Samantha master’s degree in occupational former UMaine football tight end. He currently working at the Spurwink Michelle Brann is a newlywed! On therapy from the University of has currently worked out a deal to School in Brunswick as a social August 7th, 2004, she married Southern Maine at Lewiston-Auburn play on the Cincinnati Bengals worker. Casey Scott was also Nicholas Fischer Runco ’03. May in May 2005. Jennifer Black and football team. Up until now Chad planning an October wedding as the honeymoon never end for all our Kenroy Patrick will be planning a had been playing in the World Bowl well. Casey is now working for CCB. happy couples. wedding in the near future; no date for the Frankfort Galaxy. Matt Yeats, Finally, Caileen Nutter is planning a That concludes another alumni has been set. She is pursuing her former UMaine men’s hockey goalie, June 2005 wedding to Dustin Gam­ column and as usual, we want to master’s degree and is employed at will be heading to the National ache. Caileen recently returned hear from you. Remember to send Griffiths Associates in Augusta. Hockey League. Matt will be the from volunteer work in Asia and us your baby, career, and wedding Michael Lee and Katie Jackson back-up for Olaf Kolzig of the Wash­ Africa. Dustin just arrived back from news! Have a fantastic fall and were married this November. Mi­ ington Capitals. service in Iraq. He is stationed with remember to take a trip back to chael is employed at MBNA in Bel­ Some of you may wonder how I the S&T Troop of the 3rd ACR at UMaine! fast. Emily Poppish wed Nicholas get this information. The great staff Fort Carson in Colorado. Caileen Morin on July 10, 2004. Emily teach­ at the alumni association provides wrote to say they recently pur­ es math atTraip Academy in Kittery. me with newspaper articles from chased their first house! Jessica Walker wed Justin Lewis around the state that mention your Congratulations are in order to on August 28, 2004, at St. John’s news and events. If you have any George Woodward. He has joined 2002 Catholic Church in Bangor. Jessica news that you would like to share, Current Publishing as the newest is a speech language pathologist at please let me know. I would love to sports reporter. Michael Loveless New England Speech Services in has joined the Child Health Center Katie Braggins hear from you! as a mentoring coordinator in the c/o Maine Center for the Arts Biddeford. Jessica Bennoch wed Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring University of Maine Cory Ouellette in the fall. Jessica program. Two graduates of the Orono, ME 04469 works at the University of Maine. engineering programs have new [email protected] On a different note, Elizabeth Holmes Baker welcomed a new 2003 positions. Colby Sturtevant has member to her family; Madilyn joined MacMillan & Donnelly of Now that summer is over and au­ Baker was born on April 10, 2004, at Falmouth as an environmental Sara Green tumn passed by, winter brings New London Hospital in Connecti­ engineer, and Philip Badger has 134 4th Street changes with our classmates. Many cut. been hired as an engineer at Bangor, ME 04401 of us took the opportunity and time Some of our classmates look WBRC. Catherine Schmitt has [email protected] to plan and get married. Karen toward to the fall when school starts recently joined the Maine Sea Grant Stebbins and Lucas Takatsu got in anticipation of new classes and program as a science writer and married on September 10, 2004. students to teach. Justin Page is Many members of the Class of 2003 Jonathan Seavey is now Piscat­ Karen is a registered nurse at Maine leading the Old Town High School were busy getting married this aquis County’s part-time emergency General Medical Center in Augusta girls’ varsity basketball team in the summer. Kristin Van Wyngarden management agency director. and both she and Lucas live in 2004-2005 season. Allen Cole has and Craig Coolidge were set to be Finally, congratulations are also Gardiner. Adam Killip and Brianna taken the helm at the Penobscot married last June. Kristin is working in order to Kenneth Morgan, who DeLong got married in July. Adam is Elementary School. Allen has at the Laura E. Richards School in has been inducted into Beta Gamma a sixth grade teacher at the Gray- worked at the school since 1994. He Gardiner and Craig is working at Sigma, the honorary business soci­ New Gloucester Middle School. teaches math and serves as the Summit Geoengineering Services in ety, Cindy Albert, who was one of Kelli Ann Moore and Ensign school’s athletic director. Lewiston. At last contact Louise Jill two Aroostook County teachers Douglas Raineault were married at Emily Cain was elected as a Hebert was planning a July wedding selected for the 2004 Maine Teacher the U.S. Naval Academy chapel in state representative from Orono. to Lawrence Ellis III. She is now a of the Year Award, and Duska Hay­ Annapolis, Maryland. She is em­ She began her two-year term in student at the University of Illinois man who was reelected to the Vea- ployed as a tax accountant by January as a member of the com­ College of Veterinary Medicine. zie school committee. KPMG, LLP. Sherri Smith and mittee on education and public Larry is employed by Georgia- Jamie Ryder planned a wedding in affairs. Emily recently received her Pacific. Also getting married in July October. She is employed as an master’s degree in higher education was Mary-Ann Barry. She is a adult day program specialist by administration and policy from Har­ social worker in Ellsworth. Michael AMICUS. The couple resides in St. vard University Graduate School of Lewark was also set to be married 2004 Albans. Tim Bonenfant and Erika Education. She now works for the in July. Currently he is pursuing his Veilleux ’04 are busy planning a alumni association as special assis­ master’s degree in electrical engi­ Dylan Mooney wedding for May 2005. Tim currently tant for presidential events. She was neering. There were two August 380 College Avenue works as a retail manager in Bangor. married to Daniel Williams ’91 this weddings for members of the Class Orono, ME 04473 Emily Nabozny ’03 and Josiah past August. of 2003. Morgan King, who is a [email protected] Willey are planning a July 2005 Anna Bourakovsy recently preschool teacher in Dedham, was wedding. Emily is a third grade interned in Siberia’s Lake Baikal. planning a wedding on August 28th. teacher in Fairfax, Virginia. Josiah is She spent her time comparing the Erin Gaouette and William The Class of 2004 has a class pursuing a master’s degree in spe­ life existing in Lake Baikal and Lake Seavey got married on August 14, correspondent poised and ready to cial education at George Washing­ Tahoe. Both are battling pollution, 2004. Erin is a registered nurse in report your news. Please send your ton University. They live in Washing­ but to different degrees. She now the cardiac unit of Eastern Maine information to Dylan Mooney at the ton, D.C. works at MERI in Blue Hill. Medical Center. William is attending above address. Whether you have a Loriann Magno and Paul Bosse Aaron Hoshide is known to Massachusetts College of Pharma­ new apartment, are job hunting, ’03 wed this past autumn on Sep­ locals as the ultimate frisbee guru cy. Also planning a wedding on that recently engaged, continuing your tember 25th in Auburn. Loriann is and is currently enrolled as a grad date was Angie Libby. She is em­ education, or figuring out your next employed as a staff accountant at student at the university. ployed by Child Development Ser­ move, write and let Dylan know. He Baker, Newman, and Noyes, LLC. In the great wide world of sports, vices. Melissa Collenburg, who looks forward to hearing from you Kim Chaisson and Marc Kirk ’04 Chad Hayes has had a busy year received her master’s in social work soon.

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1959 Following a honeymoon in Aruba, Elinor Lorraine Luce Lopez to the couple resides in Greenville, James Milton Knowlen on July 17, South Carolina. 2004, in Portland, Maine. They live Gretchen Dee Ulman to Jon Chris­ in Portland. topher Lundberg on July 4, 2004, in Fort Fairfield, Maine. They honey­ 1971 mooned in Hawaii and live in James D. Julia to Sandra Noyes Windham, Maine. Davis on March 25, 2004, in Green­ Shawn Davis Johnson to Christine ville, Maine. They took a wedding Louise Pelletier on July 16, 2004, in trip to the Dominican Republic and Augusta, Maine. They took a wed­ live in South China, Maine. ding trip to Bermuda and live in East Winthrop, Maine. 1974 Kirsten L. Cyr to Scott A. Ismail Brian R. Wolcott to Vicki Lynn ’97 on September 26, 2004, in Bar Cambridge ’75 on July 17, 2004, on Harbor, Maine. They spent their Great Diamond Island, Maine. They honeymoon in Italy and reside in live in Cumberland Foreside, Maine. Dedham, Maine.

1995 1982 Among the UMaine alumni who attended the wedding of Stacey Stump Antonia Maria Soychak to John Edwin Atlee Garrett IV to Natalia ’94 and Justin Britt were, back row (left to right): Patrick Doak ’94, Kris­ George Walsh on July 31,2004, in Pavlovna Golubina on July 17, ten Lilley Murphy (visiting student in ’92-’93), and Brent Littlefield ’94. 2004, in Bar Harbor, Maine. They Front row: Stacey, Yolanda Sly ’97, and Beth Watson ’94. Portland, Maine. They honey­ reside in Bar Harbor. mooned in Bar Harbor and reside in 1988 Cana, Dominican Republic, and live Portland. Elaine Larochelle to Jason St. 1983 in Waterville, Maine. Laura Carnes to Jason Gall on George on May 22, 2004, in Ports­ Brad Weller to Tara Machado on Todd D. Tesseo to Christine D. June 12, 2004, in East Winthrop, mouth, New Hampshire. They took a July 3, 2004, in Cumberland, Maine. Shea on July 17, 2004, in Newport, Maine. They reside in Cumberland Mediterranean cruise and live in They reside in Falmouth, Maine. Rhode Island. They honeymooned Foreside, Maine. Kittery Point, Maine. Michael J. Soucy to Mary L. Shi- in Canada and reside in Bellingham, David S. Wooten to Kathleen A. bles ’95 on October 9, 2004, in Massachusetts. Walsh on September 18, 2004, in 1989 Bangor, Maine. They spent their Rebecca Day to John Faherty on Randolph, Massachusetts. They Ellen Kanner to Ray Marcotte on honeymoon in Alberta and British June 12, 2004, in York, Maine. reside in Salem, Massachusetts. May 7, 2004, in Salzburg, Austria. Columbia, Canada, and reside in Following a trip to the Gaspe Penin­ They honeymooned in Germany, Hermon, Maine. sula and Quebec City, they live in 1996 France, and Austria, and reside in York. Patrick Joseph Sullivan, Jr. to Lebanon, New Hampshire. 1984 David M. Mitchell to Kristen Berube Siobhan Kathleen Lawlor on May Eileen Mary Hecker to Jacob Alan Stanhope to Tracy Huber on on September 11,2004, in Kenne­ 29, 2004, in Glastonbury, Connecti­ Nathan Ouellette on April 17, 2004, July 11,2004, in Malibu, California. bunk, Maine. They took a wedding cut. They traveled to San Francisco in Lewiston, Maine. They took a trip They took an Alaskan cruise and live trip to Montreal, Canada, and live in and Hawaii, and live in Glastonbury. to Jamaica and reside in Portland. in Simi Valley, California. Portland. Todd Eastman to Sara Lamson on August 28, 2004, in Brewer, Maine. 1990 They reside in Savannah, Georgia. 1985 1993 Scott Frederick Hoagland to Lisa John “Jay” Thompson to Linda James F. Gillen, Jr. to Trudi J. Masten on June 26, 2004, in Robbins Townsend ’99 on July 3, Shaw on June 12, 2004, in South 1997 Rindge, New Hampshire. They took 2004, in Waldoboro, Maine. They Portland, Maine. They took a wed­ David Bolduc to Tammy O’Neil on a trip to Prince Edward Island and honeymooned in New Orleans and ding trip to Hawaii and reside in September 3, 2004, in Kennebunk­ reside in Wethersfield, Connecticut. live in Limestone, Maine. Gray, Maine. port, Maine. They live in South Portland. 1992 1987 1994 Richard J. Radulski to Corey Nancy Anne Allard to Ronald Daniel Paul Philippon to Sarah Naomi Corson to Jeff Brown on Mullen on June 26, 2004, in Wey­ Robert Jusseaume on July 7, 2004, Treadway Ballou on September 18, June 19, 2004, in Brewer, Maine. mouth, Massachusetts. They trav­ in Bar Harbor, Maine. They reside in 1994, in Stonington, Connecticut. They spent their honeymoon in eled to Bermuda and live in Hing­ Wells, Maine. They live in Westerly, Rhode Island, Georgia and reside in Brewer. ham, Massachusetts. Todd Marlowe to Tina Marean on and Jupiter, Florida. Amy Veronica Walkenford to M. Brendan J. Fitzgerald to Erin May 15, 2004, in Hinckley, Maine. Peter Kestenbaum on June 12, Lynne Benjamin in Springfield, They took a wedding trip to Punta 2004, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Massachusetts.

44 Mainely People Winter 2005 1999 da and reside in Portland. Maine. They took a wedding trip to Mark Peter Gilbert to Nola Ann Samantha Michelle Brann Montana and live in Millinocket, Gagne on May 29, 2004, in Isle La to Nicholas Fischer Runco Maine. Motte, Vermont. They took a wed­ ’03 on August 7, 2004, in Brian W. Burbank to Olivia Zimba ding trip to Mexico and reside in Orono, Maine. on May 31,2003, in Oakland, Highgate Springs, Vermont. Andrew Peter Morton to Maine. They spent their honeymoon Sarah Davis to Bruce Rideout, Jr. Katharine Young Sidell on on a cruise in the Caribbean Islands on July 17, 2004, in Dedham, June 26, 2004, in Wellesley, and live in Fort Rucker, Alabama. Maine. Following a trip to the Carib­ Massachusetts. They live in Amanda Leroux to Ryan Lane on bean, they reside in Bangor, Maine. Ashland, Massachusetts. September 20, 2003, in Westbrook, Channa D. Jackson to Jim Maine. They honeymooned in Aruba 2000 A. Stacey on May 29, 2004, and live in Windham, Maine. Sean Fidler to Melanie in Northeast Harbor, Maine. Kathryn White to Joshua Brown on McGIinchey ’02 on May 29, 2004, They honeymooned in July 31,2004, in Sebasco Estates, in Gorham, Maine. They spent their Indialantic, Florida, and Maine. They reside in Lincoln, honeymoon in Australia and live in reside in Canton, Michigan. Maine. Portland. Catherine Henrick to David Erik Lewis McCarthy to Abbey Mathew P. Michaud to Tracy Twiss on September 24, Marie Watkinson ’04 on July 17, Fongemie ’01 on June 30, 2004, in 2004, in Peabody, Massa­ 2004, in Rockport, Maine. They Jamaica. They took a honeymoon chusetts. They took a wed­ honeymooned in Turks and Caicos Kelli Ann Moore ’02 was married to Ensign cruise to Jamaica, the Grand Cay­ ding trip to St. Lucia and Douglas Emrick Raineault on August 21 at Islands. man Islands, and Cozumel, and live live in Dracut, Massachu­ the U.S. Naval Academy Chapel. They had Noah Emery to Laura Ann Stewart in Jay, Maine. setts. a honeymoon in Maui and now live in on July 30, 2004, in South Berwick, Rebecca Jean Corey to Jason Stephen Schuman to Virginia Beach. Kelli works as a senior tax Maine. They took a cruise to Bermu­ Michael Petrie on May 29, 2004, in Anastasia Chaplin on Sep­ accountant in Norfolk, Virginia, where da and live in Eliot, Maine. East Orrington, Maine. They took a tember 5, 2004, in Rock­ Douglas is stationed on the USS Winston Jennifer Fraunhofer to Chad Bar­ S. Churchill. wedding trip to Orlando, Florida, and port, Maine. They took a ton on September 18, 2004, at reside in Winslow, Maine. wedding trip to Maui and Sugarloaf/USA. They reside in Etna, Jodi Ann Fadrigon to Christopher live in Winthrop, Maine. Benjamin Joshua Alley to Aime Maine. Michael Mason on August 7, 2004, David A. Pfaefflin to Rebecca Marie Audet on May 22, 2004, in in Orono, Maine. They live in Ban­ Butler ’03 on June 26, 2004, in Bangor, Maine. They spent their 2004 gor, Maine. Scarborough, Maine They honey­ honeymoon in Negril, Jamaica, and Sarah Abbott to Matthew Marshall Michelle Ouellette to Jessie Dionne mooned in San Francisco and re­ reside in Warwick, Rhode Island. on June 10, 2004, in Hancock, on July 23, 2004, in St. Agatha, side in Bainbridge Island, Washing­ Adam Killip to Brianna DeLong on Maine. They honeymooned in the Maine. Following a wedding trip to ton. July 24, 2004, in Belgrade Lakes, White Mountains and reside in Jamaica, they reside in Lancaster, Katrina Petersen and Paul Van Maine. They honeymooned at Pe- Franklin, Maine. Pennsylvania. Overbeke on October 23, 2004, in maquid Point and reside in South Krystal May Nicholson to Douglas Phillip Daniel Arnold to Marcy Belfast, Maine. They reside in Min­ Portland. Edward Morrison on July 31,2004, Elizabeth LaVallee ’02 on August netonka, Minnesota. Kelli Ann Moore to Douglas Emrick in Millinocket, Maine. They spent 14, 2004, in West Bethel, Maine. Raineault on August 21,2004, in their honeymoon on a cruise and in They live in Rockport, Massachu­ 2002 Annapolis, Maryland. They took a Jamaica and reside in Bradley, setts. Dawn Conary to Ryan Miller on wedding trip to Maui and live in Maine. Mary Verrill to Matthew Poulin ’02 June 26, 2004, in Old Town, Maine. Virginia Beach, Virginia. Jeffrey E. Oliver to Sarah Dwyer on on August 14, 2004, in Auburn, They honeymooned in Puerto Vallar- Johanna McDougall to Matthew May 29, 2004, in Ashland, Maine. Maine. They live in Yarmouth. ta, Mexico, and reside in Phoenix, Libby on September 4, 2004, in They live in Pensacola, Florida. Arizona. Hermon, Maine. They honeymooned Michaelene M. Seavey to Ian S. 2001 Kimberly Ann Crouse to Robert on the way to Bozeman, Montana, Spencer on August 7, 2004, in Amy Oliver to Eryn L. Montgom­ Pontau, Jr. on June 12, 2004, in where they reside. Baileyville, Maine. They spent their ery ’03 on June 12, 2004, in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. They Whitney King to Charles Buker on honeymoon in Cape Breton, Nova Chatham, Massachusetts. They honeymooned on a southern Carib­ August 14, 2004, in Minot, Maine. Scotia, and reside in Lincoln, Maine. reside in Amherst, Massachusetts. bean cruise and reside in Durham, They took a trip to the Olympic Bradley E. Perron to Elysia E. Danielle Pelletier to Terrence Rob­ Maine. Peninsula in Washington, and reside Curtis on August 22, 2004, in Plaist- inson II on August 14, 2004, in Kate Parkhurst to Mark Carpenter in Auburn, Maine. ow, New Hampshire. They traveled Bermuda. They reside in Portland. on August 7, 2004, in Boothbay to Hawaii for their honeymoon and Emily Burns to Joseph Flynn on Harbor, Maine. After a honeymoon 2003 reside in Dover, New Hampshire. November 8, 2003, in Scarborough, on Cape Cod, they live in Saco, Anna LaRoche to Jared Bears 04 Maine. They honeymooned in Fiori- Maine. on May 29, 2004, in Greenville,

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1925 2004, from Skowhegan, at 90. Everett Beach Thurlow, July 2004, Hazel Clara Rand Wescott, August 1936 from Arundel, Maine, at 83. 11,2004, from Standish, Maine, at Kenneth Horace Johnstone, Janu­ Donald Battye Wheeler, August 12, 102. ary 11, 2004, from Gibsonia, Penn­ 2004, from Canton, Massachusetts, 1927 sylvania, at 89. at 83. Helen Adams Peabody Davis, Grenville “Gren” Elder Jordan, 1944 August 31,2004, from Durham, Jr., July 22, 2004, from Scarbor­ Dorothy Perkins Waterhouse North Carolina, at 99. ough, Maine, at 91. Casey, October 9, 2004, from Ban­ Edith Charlotte Merchant Turner, Alice Wood Campbell Wakefield, gor at 82. May 25, 2004, from Burlington, July 17, 2004, from Westborough Robert Ernest Foye, September Vermont, at 98. and East Sandwich, Massachusetts, 24, 2004, from Sidney, Maine, at 82. 1928 at 88. Arthur Lee Gilpatrick, September James Madison Bridges, April 30, Leonore Evelyn Dorr Wiley, No­ 20, 2004, from Whiting, Maine, at 2003, from Arlington, Virginia, at 96. vember 7, 2001, from Mukilteo, 83. 1929 Washington, at 86. Clarine Coffin Grenfell ’32 Benjamin “Ben” Franklin Hodges, Arline Francena Palmer Bowsher, 1938 died on September 7, 2004, Jr., September 3, 2004, from Read­ June 29, 2003, from Ormond Beach, Richard “Dick” Woodman Gerry, at the age of 93. ing, Massachusetts, at 81. Florida, at 96. June 9, 2004, from Orono, at 89. In addition to her degree William “Bill” Thomas Houlihan, Mary Elizabeth Robinson Mc­ Evelyn “Evy” Buck Adriance July 26, 2004, from Bangor, at 83. from UMaine, she was a Clure, August 30, 2004, from Ban­ Miles, September 21,2004, from Robert Earl MacKenzie, June 7, gor, at 96. Orono, at 87. graduate of the Hartford 2004, from Berwick, Maine, at 82. 1931 William “Salt” Clarence Saltzman, Divinity Seminary. She was a Margaret “Peg” Loret Chase Leo Francis O’Neil, June 7, 2004, August 19, 2004, from South Bend, well-known teacher, writer, Morrill, July 5, 2004, from Industry, from Columbia, South Carolina, at Indiana, at 88. and church leader. From Maine, at 81. 97. Marguerite Mary Benjamin Smith, 1996 to 2002 she wrote the Layton “Les” Eugene Spaulding, Francis Billings Webster, August July 1,2004, from Bangor at 88. Senior Alumni column for May 14, 2004, from Appling, Geor­ 28, 2004, from Veazie, Maine, at 94. Walter Sylvester Staples, August gia, at 81. Mainely People. In 2002 she Raymond Earl White, September 8, 14, 2004, from Tamworth, New Mary Eleanor Bickford Wyman, 2004, from Oxford, Massachusetts, Hampshire, at 90. was awarded an honorary July 28, 2004, from Bangor, Maine, at 97. 1939 doctorate of humane letters at 83. 1932 Ruth “Greg” Evelyn Gregory by the University of Maine. 1945 Edward Wiley Buzzell, September Blethen, June 12, 2004, from Hollis, William Buck Crossley, December 5, 2004, from West Fryeburg, Maine, at 87. tember 22, 2004, from Branford, 2, 1993, from Venezuela, at 70. Maine, at 95. Charles St. John Hill, September Connecticut, at 86. Norma Erminia Quinn Kennie, Clarine Mildred Coffin Grenfell, 11,2004, from Cedar Grove, New Richard Tribler Nunan, July 12, September 9, 2004, from North September 7, 2004, from Orland, Jersey, at 86. 2004, from Mount Dora, Florida, at Windham and Bangor, Maine, at 81. Maine, at 93. Katherine Elizabeth Gross Mac­ 86. DeVere “Rick” Wellington Ryck- Gordon “Hap” Sampson Hayes, Donald Walker, August 30, 2004, Benjamin “Ben” Sabin Troop, man, September 14, 2004, from June 18, 2004, from Newcastle, from Eastham, Massachusetts, at February 2004, from Seattle, Wash­ Glendale, Missouri, at 80. Maine, at 93. 86. ington, at 86. 1946 Marion Ruth Ewan Lapham, June 1940 Dorothy Allen Werner, July 8, Eugene Crosby Gamble, March 25, 6, 2004, from Kittery, at 93. Charles Donald Brown, June 21, 2004, from Harrisburg, Pennsylva­ 2004, from Veazie, Maine, at 80. 1933 2004, from Scarborough, at 91. nia, at 84. Ruth “Buttercup” Elizabeth But­ Dr. Horace Hill Gould, October 9, Constance “Connie” Young Mil­ 1942 terfield Weeks, October 5, 2004, 2004, from Surry and Ellsworth, lett, June 9, 2004, from Brewer, at Janice “Jan” Dean Woodward from Banqor, at 80. Maine, at 93. 85. Beedy, August 30, 2004, from Port­ 1947 William Bartlett Pond, February Edith Irene Whitman Smith, Au­ land, at 85. Malcolm “Mac” Hinckley Blodgett, 10, 1994, from Portland, Oregon, at gust 2, 2004, from Stonington, at 86. Barbara Marie Rowe Gillis, Octo­ June 27, 2004, from East Orange, 82. 1941 ber 14, 2004, from Venice, Florida, New Jersey, at 82. 1934 Boaventura Lopes DaSilva, April at 83. Henry Richard Hanson, July 26, Hayden Sewall Rogers, June 28, 12, 2003, from Fairhaven, Massa­ Virginia “Jinny” Charlotte 2004, from Vassalboro at 76. 2004, from Newport, Rhode Island, chusetts, at 83. Stevens Laris, April 28, 2004, from Charles “Chuck” Connell McLean and Rumford, Maine, at 91. Clayton “Buddy” Heber Gay, Mexico City, Mexico, and Old Town. II, September 21,2004, from West­ Hope Wilkinson Clark Spater, July August 8, 2004, from Cherryfield, 1943 brook, Maine, at 78. 18, 2004, from Hanover, New Maine, and Zephyrhills, Florida, at Clement Stevens Dunning, Sep­ Raymond Moulton Meserve, Jr., Hampshire, at 91. 82. tember 17, 2004, from Brunswick, May 7, 2003, from Ocala, Florida, at 1935 David Sutton Greenlaw, August 21, Maine, at 87. 80. Richard Herman Mansur, October 2004, from Macedon, New York, at Robert Dale Ingalls, September 6, Patricia Jean Hutto Reynolds 12, 2004, from Richmond, Virginia, 84. 2004, from Delaware, at 82. Studley, June 7, 2004, from Port­ at 91. Marion Flint Miller Herrick, June Doris Louise Webbley Nichols, land and Northeast Harbor, at 78. Angelo Guy Miniutti, June 25, 30, 2004, from Augusta and October 4, 2004, from Chamberlain, 1948 2004, from South Berwick, Maine, at Thomaston, Maine, at 89. Maine, at 82. Helen Osgood Nickerson Bagot, 90. Earle Lewis Ingalls, August 25, George Austin Norton, July 3, September 1,2004, from Castine, Dorothy “Dotty” Louise Sawyer 2004, from Falmouth, Maine, at 85. 2004, from Lewisburg, Pennsylva­ Maine, at 78. MacMichael Shorey, August 19, Robert Malcom McGregor, Sep- nia, at 82. Donald Chester Ellis, November 6,

46 Mainely People Winter 2005 2003, from Jasper, Texas, at 76. Eric Rodney Doughty, August 13, York, at 67. Irving Raymond Gray, September 2004, from Winthrop, Maine, at 78. Elmer E. Jalbert, September 17, 15, 2004, from Hampton, New Russell Emery Dow, September 2004, from St. John, Maine, at 73. Hampshire, at 80. 12, 2004, from Acton, Massachu­ Nancy Jane Kelley Littlefield, Frank “Frankie” Warren Haines, setts, at 81. March 5, 2004, from Olmstead Falls, Jr., August 1,2004, from Edward Julius Happ, August 19, Ohio, at 73. Lawrenceville, New Jersey, at 83. 2004, from Port St. Lucie, Florida, at Bingham Fred Murray, March 14, Madolyn Elsie Hawes Keiran, July 80. 2004, from Portsmouth, Rhode 23, 2004, from Natick, Massachu­ Charles Anthony Helfen, August 8, Island, at 73. setts, at 77. 2004, from Bangor, Maine, at 81. Barbara Elizabeth Roach, April 9, Barbara “Barb” Vaughan Lemay, Lewis Goodrich Hughes, July 6, 2004, from Smyrna Mills, Maine, at September 15, 2004, from Winches­ 2004, from Scarborough, at 78. Edward J. Happ ’50 died on 73. ter, Virginia, at 87. Preston “Duke” Harwood Walters, Joseph “Joe” David Leonard, July August 19, 2004, at the age 1949 8, 2004, from Boothbay, at 81. January 25, 2004, from Readfield, Robert Kenneth Franz, July 12, Julius Vincent Marzul, October 3, of 80. Maine, and Ventura, California, at 2004, from Bangor, at 80. 2004, from Gorham, Maine, at 78. Ed was an Army infantry 74. Gerald “Jerry” Waltz Hilton, Au­ Francis Xavier Murphy, August 2, sergeant in WWII and took 1954 gust 8, 2004, from Warren, Maine, 2004, from Portland, at 75. part in the D-Day invasion. Lewis “Bud” James Adams, April at 82. Edward Roger Simmons, October Prior to retiring, he was a 21,2004, from Ocala, Florida, at 74. Robert “Doc” Mardell Savage, Sr., 11,2004, from Sedgwick, Maine, at design engineer with Grum­ Dirk “Brownie” Wayne Brown, September 3, 2004, from Wayland, June 3, 2004, from Holden, Maine, 78. man Aerospace Corporation Massachusetts, at 84. Ruth Elaine Hawkins Sullivan, at 70. John Leighton Stanley, July 19, September 27, 2004, from South where he participated in the Walker Delmont Cooper, July 27, 2004, from Milbridge, Maine, at 85. Portland, Maine. design of numerous Navy 2004, from Augusta, Maine, at 73. Robert Stephen Temple, Decem­ Robert Gorgon Thomas, October Carrier aircraft. He was also Paul Hamilton Hermann, August ber 30, 1999, from Concord, Massa­ 7, 2004, from Bangor, at 77. one of the designers of the 26, 2004, from Rutland, Vermont, at chusetts, at 77. Richard Bradford Whalen, Sep­ Apollo Lunar Landing Module 86. 1950 tember 14, 2004, from Danvers, (LEM). His name is engraved Elizabeth Ann Ketchen Phelps, Warren Ishmael Brown, August 16, Massachusetts, at 77. April 5, 2004, from Daytona Beach on a gold plaque on the LEM 2004, from Bucksport and Fort Kent, 1951 Shores, Florida, at 73. at 78. Paul Downing Brewer, September that remains on the moon’s Clement Chung-Yuan Sheng, in 11,2004, from Presque Isle, at 75. surface. 2000, from Shanghai, China, at 68. Philip Graves Coburn, October 12, Guy Everett Twombly, September 2004, from Newport, Maine, and Constance Stevens Berry Ander­ 10, 2004, from Vassalboro, Maine, Haines City, Florida, at 75. son, August 10, 2004, from Water­ at 79. John Thomas Conley, June 21, ville, Maine, at 73. Howard Page Whittum, July 12, 2004, from Augusta, at 79. Merrill Day Bartlett, September 3, 2004, from Otisfield, Maine, at 72. Charles Leo Cosgrove, Jr., June 2004, from Stillwater, at 74. 1955 11,2004, from Lewiston, at 77. George Greene Clark, April 1, Virginia Elaine Auderer, July 4, George Calvin Hamiln, August 19, 1993, from Gloucester, Virginia, at 2004, from Wolfeboro, New Hamp­ 2004, from Lewiston, Maine, at 79. 60. shire, at 80. Francis Marcel Laurence, August Allan “Al” Robert Corey, June 30, Mary Gertrude Strickland Birch, 14, 2004, from Portland, Maine, at 2004, from Yarmouth, Maine, at 74. May 4, 2004, from Coopers Mills, 79. Norma Faye Mooers Gray, July 2, Maine, at 70. Raymond Edward Leger, April 21, 2004, from Raymond, Maine, and Robert Alonzo Brett, June 25, 2004, from Pompano Beach, Flori­ Vero Beach, Florida, at 75. 2004, from West Paris, Maine, at 69. da, at 82. William Allan Hall, April 8, 2004, Helen Mary Carson, April 8, 2004, George Ronald McCluskey, August from Summerfield, Florida, and from Bangor, at 96. 12, 2004, from Houlton, at 74. Fred James Coffin, May 12, 2004, Frank Warren Haines ’48 re­ Yarmouth, Maine, at 77. Robert Joseph Poirier, May 30, Philip “Doc” Arthur Hoyt, Sr., May from Avon, Connecticut, at 70. ceiving the Golden “M” Award 2004, from Hartford, Connecticut, at 29, 2004, from Danielson, Connecti­ Leland Vernon Fuller, April 24, for outstanding class leader­ 79. cut, at 75. 2004, from Flushing, New York, at ship from Fred Knight ’49 at Kenneth Luther Rogers, April 11, George Berton Larlee, May 28, 70. Reunion ’98. Frank served as 2004, from Singer Island, Florida, at 2004, from Oakfield, Maine, at 84. Norma Jean McCormick Leroy, ’48 class president for 15 81. Nancy Mary Cousins Richter, June May 27, 2004, from Barre, Vermont, years. Frank was a World War George Washington Scott, June 6, 8, 2004, from Hendersonville, North at 71. 2004, from Warren, Maine, at 75. 1956 II veteran and the retired exec­ Carolina, at 74. Richard “Putt” Arthur Stover, Richard Irving Spencer, November John David Dow, April 16, 2004, utive director of the New Jer­ March 19, 2004, from Perkinsville, 15, 2003, from Kennebunk, at 73. from Damariscotta, Maine, at 81. sey Taxpayers Association. His Tennessee, at 74. 1953 Franklin Kelley Ellingwood, June wife Alice is also a Class of ’48 James Vincent Sullivan, July 3, Harvey Frederic Cole, October 1, 14, 2004, from Webster, New York, member. In addition, three of 2004, from South Portland, at 80. 2004, from Merrimac, Massachu­ and Bangor, Maine, at 72. their children and one grand­ Clair Oden Wilmot, March 27, setts, at 72. Joyce Elaine Harris, April 25, 2004, child are UMaine graduates. 2004, from Oakfield, Maine, at 76. Sidney James Fogel, September from Old Town, at 70. 1952 12, 1995, from Rochester, New Francis Ames Hladky, June 29,

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2004, from Laval, France, at 71. 2004, from Portland, Maine, at 68. Carolina, at 59. 30, 2001, from Gainesville, Florida, Leon Lambert Johnson, March 20, 1960 Truman Allen Craig, July 3, 2004, at 48. 2004, from Ellsworth, at 73. Judith Carol Singal Catz, April 2, from Sumner, Washington, at 58. 1975 Anne Hall Kreeger, June 17, 2004, 2004, from Brookline, Massachu­ Anna Belle Barrett Maxey, August Priscilla Anne Marden Heney, Au­ from Arpin, Wisconsin, at 70. setts, at 65. 13, 2004, from Warren, Maine, at gust 2, 2004, from Blue Hill, at 82. William Faxon Otis, Jr., March 7, Albert “Al” Roland Elwell, March 83. Judith Eva Jacobsen, August 28, 2004, from Sudbury, Massachusetts, 12, 2004, from Durham, New Hamp­ Elwood Harold Scott, September 2004, from Boulder, Colorado, at 51. at 73. shire, at 67. 2, 2004, from Houlton, at 77. 1976 Neil “Pat” Franklyn Patterson, Shirley Retallack Hammond, July 1968 Philip James Poirier, June 6, 2004, May 21,2004, from Lewiston, 1,2004, from Wolcott, Connecticut, Mary Vanier Brogan, August 10, from West Redding, Connecticut, at Maine, at 71. at 76. 2004, from Lewiston, at 84. 50. Roger Clifton Tarbell, August 1, William Stanley Lowell, August 26, Patrick Thomas Greeley, May 8, 1977 2004, from Portland, at 80. 2004, from Brunswick, Maine, at 73. 2004, from Daytona Beach, Florida, Renanta Cirri, June 13, 2004, from 1957 Charles “CB” Burton Osgood, at 76. Huntington Beach, California, at 57. Dawson Ronald Cutliffe, March 15, May 21,2004, from Waldoboro, Deane Edward Hoffmann, May 12, Randall “Randy” T. Reil, June 25, 2004, from Sandown, New Hamp­ Maine, at 66. 2004, from Herdon, Virginia, at 61. 2004, from West Swanzey, New shire, at 71. 1961 Susan Frances Parady, December Hampshire, at 49. Louis Paul Hill, May 31,2004, from Helena May Anderson, April 7, 15, 2003, from Old Town, at 56. 1981 Bangor, at 73. 2004, from Lakeland, Florida, at 92. 1969 James B. King, September 11, Patricia Peter Pan King Lincoln, Richard Duane Goodenough, July Linda Lou Frosch, September 12, 2004, from Bangor, Maine, and August 29, 2004, from Portland, at 26, 2004, from Pottersville, New 2004, from Conway, New Hamp­ Carbondale, Illinois, at 59. 69. Jersey, at 65. shire, at 57. 1982 Gerald Wallace MacDaniels, Jr., Harvey Jon Mitchell, August 12, Diane Jean Skoolicas, August 10, Theresa Marie Cianciulli Stanton, October 13, 2004, from Eliot, Maine, 2004, from Waterville, Maine, at 65. 2004, from Portland, at 57. July 11, 2004, from Trenton, Maine, at 69. Ernest Peter Sothman, Jr., April 1970 at 66. LeRoy Picard, May 21,2004, from 15, 2004, from Knoxville, Tennes­ Thomas William Adams, August 5, 1983 Buena Vista, Colorado, at 73. see, at 70. 2004, from Holden, Maine, at 66. Joseph R. Albert, September 19, 1958 1962 Mary Irene Clements Birmingham, 2004, from Caribou, at 74. Beverly “Bev” Dean Clark, March Stephen Dean Miller, April 15, September 18, 2004, from Frankfort 1987 23, 2004, from Oakfield, Maine, at 2002, from Superior, Wisconsin, at and Winterport, Maine, at 78. Dorothy “Dotty” Andritter Morrill 74. 62. Paul Richard Hinton, June 29, Smith, August 29, 2004, from Old Rodrick Leighton Ingalls, May 26, Miriam “Mimi” Putnam Eldridge 2004, from Bernard, Maine, at 77. Town, at 69. 2004, from Farmington, Maine, at Moyer, June 26, 2004, from Lewis­ Anne Aubry Johnson Murphy, July 1988 76. ton, at 63. 19, 2004, from Harwich, Massachu­ David Keith Parlette, July 23, 2004, Lloyd Russell Phair, August 15, 1963 setts, at 56. from Bangor, at 45. 2004, from Limestone, Maine, at 67. Irene Benevides McIver, July 10, Daniel Anthony Placzek, August 3, 1991 Philip George Richards, Septem­ 2004, from Kennebunk, at 98. 2004, from Orono, at 56. Nanci Rae Ingraham, August 21, ber 5, 2004, from Dover-Foxcroft, at Louis “Lou” Florio Ruocco, July 2, Donald Paul Zambri, October 2, 2004, from Bangor, at 62. 70. 2004, from Naperville, Illinois, and 2004, from Camden, Maine, at 72. Justin Strzelczyk, September 30, Don Harold Rogers, April 19, 2004, Bangor, Maine, at 70. 1971 2004, from Wexford, Pennsylvania, from Bailey Island, Maine, at 67. 1964 Paul Christian Kaiser, June 22, at 36. 1959 Guilford Carlton Scoville, August 2004, from Bar Harbor, at 57. 1992 Robert Lawrence Cushman, Au­ 19, 2004, from Lubec, Maine, at 67. Gary Robert Malone, September Julie Fosdick Bonadea, August 19, gust 7, 2004, from Portland, at 66. 1965 30, 2004, from Columbia, South 2004, from Bangor, at 45. Walter Nicholas Davis, July 16, Michael Edward McEwen, July 29, Carolina, at 53. 1994 2001, from Manchester, New Hamp­ 2004, from Bainbridge Island, Wash­ 1972 Robert M. Woodworth, October 7, shire, at 66. ington, and Bangor,Maine, at 62. Frederick Edward Copson, Sep­ 2004, from Bar Harbor, at 53. Audrey Merle Martin, August 29, Wallace Elmer Murray, July 15, tember 9, 2004, from Orrington, at 1995 2004, from Sebago, Maine, at 80. 2004, from Brewer at 60. 58. Barbara Jean Yacono, July 25, Eric Alfred Meier, May 4, 2002, 1966 Dorothy Eaton, September 24, 2004, from Orrington, at 52. from Somerset, New Jersey, at 69. Mary Ella Randall Clark, March 29, 2004, from Deer Isle, at 90. 1997 Leslie Raymond Myers, June 8, 2004, from Skowhegan, at 90. 1973 Stephen Andrew Albans, Septem­ 2004, from Portland, Maine, at 74. Mary Linnell Leslie, September 22, Madge Muir Bost, August 1,2004, ber 19, 2004, from St. John, New Vance Lloyd Nichols, September 2004, from Brewer, at 82. from Santa Fe, New Mexico, at 82. Brunswick, at 39. 9, 2004, from Canandaigua, New Eugene Ralph Milliken, May 2, Wendy Lou Beaulieu Gavett, 2002 York, at 70. 2004, from Clinton, Massachusetts, August 16, 2004, from Houlton, at Mark James Ambrose, August 11, Alan Ulrick Rigg, May 22, 2002, at 64. 53. 2004, from Ellsworth and Millinock­ from New Jersey, at 71. Joel Lester Polisner, April 25, David Jay Goldsmith, July 15, et, Maine, at 48. John Alfred Trainor, Jr., October 2004, from Winter Haven, Florida, at 2004, from Kennebunk and Old 12, 2004, from Portland, Maine, at 61. Town, Maine, at 53. 73. Arthur Elmer Tyler, May 20, 2004, John Palmer Hudson, Jr., Septem­ Correction James Houghton Webster, August from Winthrop, Maine, at 69. ber 16, 2004, from Saco, Maine, at In the fall issue of this publication, 5, 2004, from Cape Neddick, Maine, 1967 55. Lyn Eiliene Brackett ’72 was incor­ at 72. Judith Allen Jones Blake, Septem­ 1974 rectly listed in the obituaries. We William James Winward, July 1, ber 11,2004, from Chapel Hill, North John Christopher Robinson, April apologize for the error.

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As UMaine looks for its next president, faculty, administrators, and involved alumni reflect on the myriad of qualities that make for a top-notch leader.

By Dick Broom Photographs by Bill Drake

he next president of the Uni­ byist and fundraiser. The president should versity of Maine doesn't have be both a dreamer and a realist. to be faster than a speeding Oh yes, then there is the willingness to Tbullet or more powerful than a put in very long days, including most week­ locomotive. But he or she might ends, and to withstand a fair amount of need other superhuman strengths to satis­ personally directed criticism. fy all the demands of the job and the expec­ "The ideal president would be a prag­ tations of important constituents on and matic idealist," says philosophy professor nicate with people who have money and off campus. Doug Allen. "By idealist I mean an educa­ power." "The president has to walk on water," tor who has a positive vision of what an Allen Fernaid '54 says, perhaps only half educational institution should be and who Academic Credentials jokingly. Fernaid chairs the University's effectively communicates that.... That could Faculty and search committee members Board of Visitors and is a member of the be either a humanist who understands and interviewed agree that one of the most presidential search committee. "If any can­ promotes the sciences or a scientist who important attributes of a campus president didate can walk up the center of the Still­ understands and appreciates the humani­ is a strong academic background. water River from Orono to campus, that's ties, liberal arts, and social sciences." "I think we need a person who is a who will be selected." To be effective, though, the president recognized scholar," says Virginia Gibson Among the faculty members and mem­ needs to combine that educational ideal­ '72, '76G, professor of management infor­ bers of the search committee who were ism with a pragmatic approach to the world mation systems. "That contributes to the interviewed for this article, there is some­ beyond the UMaine campus. respect that the faculty have for the presi­ thing of a general consensus on the quali­ "The pragmatist is someone who can dent." ties and skills the next president should articulate goals and priorities and is capa­ In December, the faculty senate went so possess. Whoever is selected should be a ble of reaching out beyond the campus far as to adopt a resolution calling on the charismatic visionary, a serious scholar, a community to legislators, citizens, busi­ university to hire someone whose scholar­ strong administrator, a skillful negotiator, ness leaders, and foundations. It's some­ ly background is strong enough to warrant a consensus builder, and an effective lob­ one who knows how to lobby—to commu­ tenure in a university department. But that 12 Maine Winter 2005 have a strong commitment to academics at the university.

Concern About the Corporate Model While there seems to be agreement that a president needs to be an academic leader, some faculty members are concerned that, at some universities, traditional education­ al values are being overshadowed by cor­ porate values. They worry about what his­ tory professor Howard Segal calls "the growing application of corporate models, values, and objectives to higher education. I'm bothered by the assumption that uni­ versities, either already are, or should be like corporations—that there is a bottom line and that productivity can somehow be measured," says Segal. "It troubles me when people talk about education as just another product." That troubles Allen, too. "If we reduce everything to a corporate model, where students are simply our most important product and all we do is in­ crease their exchange value in terms of a market, then we sacrifice some of the core educational values of a university," he says. "Many of those values are qualitative. They have to do with things like critical reflec­ tion, civic participation, quality of life, be­ coming cultured and civilized human be­ ings, and developing ethical sensitivity. All of those are part of the fabric of a society, and if you sacrifice them (to corpo­ rate measures of value), then you're not a good university president." Concern about the corporate nature of universities extends to professors at many might be unrealistic, says Gibson. while, to listen and ask questions," says of the nation's institutions. One person "If somebody has been in administra­ Jacobson. "That would send a message who has spoken out about the subject is tion for a while, they probably are not about the intellectual engagement of the Roger Bowen, general secretary of the doing the kind of research and grant writ­ person, and it would be very helpful in American Association of University Pro­ ing that is implied in saying they have to be connecting with the faculty." fessors. He's particularly concerned about tenurable at the time of hiring. I think that Gibson would welcome a president the tremendous increases in salaries for what we are really looking for is somebody "who is not embarrassed to talk about qual­ presidents. Close to 60 public and private who has had a productive academic ca­ ity in terms that we talk about it. university presidents now earn more than reer." "There are some bragging rights that $500,000 and several are coming close to George Jacobson, professor of botany accrue to us because of the quality of the the $1 million mark. and quaternary studies, says that while he research we do, the grants we receive, the "These huge salaries feed into the ongo­ doesn't believe that success as president publications we do, and the quality of the ing corporatization of the academy," Bo­ necessarily depends on a background of education that our students receive," she wen, himself a former university presi­ scholarship, he's sure the faculty would says. "We are an internationally competi­ dent, has said. "Universities do not exist to treasure someone who has a distinguished tive faculty, and our students get an inter­ make money, but to educate our students academic record. nationally competitive education." and citizens, a role that is central to our "I have always thought it would be Joseph Westphal, chancellor of the Uni­ democratic society. We send the wrong wonderful for the president to make a point versity of Maine System, has also made it message when we transmogrify our cam­ of going to department seminars once in a clear that the president of UMaine must pus presidents into CEOs."

Winter 2005 Maine 13 Of course, by comparison to national legislators and dealing comfortably with the plan and the opportunities it repre­ trends the UMaine president's salary is the legislative process would certainly be sents for the future of the state." fairly modest. Interim president Robert beneficial." Kennedy is currently making $173,000 per Jacobson agrees that the president must Changing Role of President year. Still, pay increases for UMaine's lead­ be adept at dealing with a variety of exter­ While some of the responsibilities of uni­ er have outpaced faculty salaries. There is nal constituencies. "The support we re­ versity presidents are the same as they no salary range established for the next ceive from the state, the federal govern­ have always been, the job has changed UMaine president—the chancellor's office ment, private donors, and others is ulti­ significantly with the times, as well as with indicated only that it will be negotiated. mately what makes it possible for all of us the size and needs of the institution. A faculty member for 30 years and a to do our work," he says. Indeed, a recent survey by the Ameri­ former faculty representative on the Sys­ can Council on Education indicated that tem board of trustees, Doug Allen has The Importance of Research college and university presidents spent known eight UMaine presidents. The best, Jacobson believes the president must clear­ most of their time working with legisla­ most successful have had a very practical ly understand why UMaine needs a strong tures and governing boards, planning, approach to the job, he says. research component and must be able to fundraising, and budgeting. "They understood the physical opera­ bring others to that view. One of the biggest changes affecting tion of the university. They understood "The president needs to help people presidents over the last few decades, ac­ about bringing in grants and raising schol­ understand that the future of the state of cording to Westphal, has been the increas­ arship funds. They understood the need to Maine depends significantly on our insti­ ingly multi-faceted nature of universities. lobby effectively. But at their best, they did tution being a powerful research universi­ They are now involved in many more ar­ it in a way that did not compromise the ty," he says. "That doesn't just mean sci­ eas of research and development. They are integrity of the institution." ence and technology and economic devel­ increasingly entering into innovative part­ In dealing with the legislature and with opment. It's a broad range of scholarly nerships with both the public and private foundations, corporations, or other sourc­ accomplishments that strengthen the state sectors—and in many cases developing es of support, Allen says it is tempting to and make its future brighter because we new products and technologies. While pres­ do whatever they want in exchange for have people who are able to go out and idents don't have to be experts in all of what they can do for the university. start their own companies." these areas of research and development, "But if we let them select the ends and If the university does place a stronger they need to understand them. It is the we just provide the means, then we be­ emphasis on scientific research, what will president after all who is the chief salesper­ come simply a service," he says. "That that mean for the arts, humanities, and son for the university. devalues the aspects of university life that social sciences? Another big change in the role of pres­ you can't easily quantify, commodify, and "I believe they are not mutually exclu­ idents has been a much greater emphasis sell. sive," Fernaid says. "We have a first-class on fundraising. "We need a president who is practical, liberal arts college, and those professors "The president is required to spend a lot but who will argue and lobby for values as are doing research, too. In the humanities, more time raising funds for all the differ­ well as for financial support. The president they are looking at issues such as aging and ent interests in the university: for academic should be willing to challenge people, to how people work together and the prob­ and research purposes, for capital devel­ bring out the best in them, and not simply lems of small, rural towns in declining opment, for athletics," says Westphal. become servile to their interests." economies. That's all important research." "Multidimensional fundraising is a big part Another important area the new UMaine of the pressure that's put on presidents. The Power of Persuasion president will have to spend time on is And as revenue from state financing and Whether lobbying the legislature for mon­ working with the chancellor and the trust­ tuition become limited, universities have ey, values, or anything else, the new pres­ ees on the System's strategic plan. to reach out more to the private sector and ident has to be extremely persuasive, says Jim Mullen '72, '75G, a member and to other parts of the public sector, as well." Bion Foster '68, '70G, who is chairman of former chair of the UMaine Board of Trust­ Westphal also points to the competition the alumni association and serves on the ees and chairman of the presidential search for good students in higher education as a presidential search committee. committee, previously headed the board's concern for the next president. "Because we are a land-grant institu­ strategic planning committee. He says one "We need an institution that's exciting tion and rely so heavily on legislative fund­ of the new president's biggest jobs will be and presents itself in a way that is stimulat­ ing, the president should have a strong implementing that plan. ing and appealing to students—inside and understanding of the legislative process "That's critically important, especially outside of Maine, " Westphal says. and be good at working with the legisla­ since this university is the flagship of the But whether it's fundraising, lobbying, ture, especially in the acquisition of fund­ system," says Mullen. "The new president or marketing, Howard Segal worries that ing for research and development, which must make it a real priority to communi­ with so much emphasis on external func­ is critical to our flagship campus," says cate within the state about the resources tions, it is easy for a president to neglect Foster. "Experience in relating well with the university needs in order to carry out internal concerns. 14 Maine Winter 2005 "The thing that's omitted is a sense of er education. intellectual engagement," he says. "It What the university does not need, ac­ puts you at a real disadvantage if you're cording to Jacobson, is a president who not connected with ordinary students. sees the job as a stepping stone. To distance yourself from the student "Maybe more than in most parts of the body is harmful to everybody." country, we notice whether people are com­ Lloyd Elliott, who served as UMaine mitted to being here permanently or if they president from 1958-65, says that both are on their way somewhere else," he says. fundraising and lobbying have always "We desperately need somebody who has been important parts of the job. Forging the commitment to build a strong research partnerships with businesses for re­ university and has an absolute commit­ search and development isn't new, ei­ ment to the state of Maine and its future. ther, but he acknowledges that such That is what's at stake here. "It doesn't require a person who speaks public-private initiatives are much more "What really matters is common than they used to be. with a Maine accent, but it requires some­ "That's growing by leaps and bounds, whether the president is a one who can speak with the people of whether it's at MIT or the University of Maine with the credibility and authority Maine," he says. But he points out that person of integrity, some­ that comes from a commitment to them." "the Pulp and Paper Foundation Gibson agrees: "What really matters is brought industry and academia togeth­ one Maine people can whether the president is a person of integ­ er in a constructive way long before it rity, someone Maine people can trust, a was done at a lot of other campuses." trust, a person they feel person they feel they can talk to and look in Elliott says the biggest change he has the eye and get straight answers from." seen in the way universities are run is they can talk to and look Everyone agrees that UMaine needs a leader who can not only get things done, also the most disturbing. in the eye and get straight "I am one of those who is convinced but who knows what ought to be done and that athletics are out of control," he says. answers from." in what direction the university ought to be "Fortunately, I don't think that's true at heading. That requires more than ability; it Maine, and I commend the people at the requires vision. university for it." role in the state and supporting partnerships "We need a president who can come in The most important job of a universi­ with the state in areas such as engineering, and articulate a clear vision for the role of ty president, Elliott says, is to promote forestry, and marine sciences," says West­ this university within the system," says the educational mission. phal. "I think it's the job of the president to Gibson. "The president has to be a leader of ensure that those opportunities continue, that Westphal says he wants to work with a the faculty and must demonstrate sup­ the university's capacities in those areas are president who has "the vision to help us port for their roles of teaching, research, clearly understood, and that the university is identify what the University of Maine and public service. And, with them, he meeting those challenges." should be in the future and how we can develops student support for what, in support that vision and gather the invest­ my book, must forever be an emphasis Personal Characteristics ment for it." on academic values." The presidential search committee has com­ It is one thing to talk about the kind of After leaving Orono, Elliott spent 22 piled a list of personal characteristics that the president UMaine needs. But what about years as president of George Washing­ UMaine president should exhibit. These in­ attracting that kind of person? ton University. Asked if he might be clude: Mullen, the search committee chairman, interested in taking the reins at UMaine • excellent interpersonal skills says he isn't worried. He thinks the presi­ again, he says, "I'm 86 years old, and • openness to challenge and critique dency of UMaine is a job that many highly while I do still play handball, that's not • ability to build consensus qualified people will want. enough to fight those politicians." • willingness and ability to make timely and "We have a large land-grant institution Several members of the UMaine fac­ difficult decisions that's nationally and internationally rec­ ulty and presidential search committee, • ability to delegate authority ognized for excellence in a number of fields, along with Chancellor Westphal, point • enthusiasm for promoting the university's and we have some outstanding faculty," to the need for the university's presi­ traditions he says. "This really is a great place, and dent to understand the special nature • accessibility to students, faculty, and staff it's a wonderful place to live. The faculty and obligations of a land-grant and sea­ The search committee also will be looking and staff are very proud of the university, grant institution. for someone who can attract first-rate senior and they want a president who feels the "Because of that status, the universi­ administrators, maintain a high visibility on same." ty has a tradition of playing a very large campus, and serve as a spokesperson for high­ Winter 2005 Maine 15 Alumni Profile Computers: the Next Generation

As a principal engineer for Hewlett-Packard, 2004 Spirit of Maine Achievement Award recipient Linden McClure '89, '90 is on the leading edge of computer engineering and design.

or engineer Dr. Linden McClure '89, '90, the road to success has required a lot of creative think­ Fing about what lies ahead in the world of high technology. It's also involved maintaining a connection with his past. But then, McClure has al­ ways had a strong sense of where he comes from and where he wants to go. McClure grew up on his family's tree farm in rural Kingfield, Maine, and has gone on to become a leading researcher/ designer for next generation computer technology at the Hewlett-Packard Com­ pany (HP) and an adjunct professor of elec­ trical and computer engineering at the Uni­ versity of Colorado at Boulder (CU). And while he and his HP team push the edges of computer technology out West, McClure still returns regularly to work with his parents on the Kingfield farm. That farm and the state of Maine remain very important to him. In fact, when his parents retire, he fully expects to take over the operation of the farm and to return, at least part-time, to his native state. As he said in his acceptance of the alumni asso­ ciation's 2004 Spirit of Maine Achievement Award, someday he might even end up teaching back at his alma mater. Becoming an engineer was a logical de­ cision for young Linden McClure. All

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16 Maine Winter 2005 through school he had excelled in math American university. That, of course, and science. And although he had heard meant graduate school. great things about engineering at the Uni­ He chose the University of Colorado versity of Maine, it was the Air Force Acad­ where he completed a master's degree and emy that he had set his sights on. a Ph.D. with a focus on bioengineering and "Yes, for my first two and one-half or computer architecture. so years of high school, my goal was to at­ It was as a CU student that McClure's tend the Air Force Academy," McClure interest was stirred in a relatively new area says. "I really wanted to be a pilot, but that called embedded systems. Embedded sys­ Image courtesy of Crane Digital Studios possibility was eliminated when it was dis­ tems are small, specialized computer sys­ covered that I was color blind and a bit tems that reside within a larger system. near-sighted. I had to change my goals." New cars now have scores of these systems He knew a few other Mt. Abram High for everything from anti-lock brakes to School students who had gone on to study "While I was a student running your car stereo. They're also in an chemical engineering at UMaine, so he increasing number of other everyday de­ began to think that might be a path to take. at CU, I saw this coming," vices, including cell phones and micro­ And the university was equally interested wave ovens. in him. In fact, former Pulp and Paper McClure says. "The "While I was a student at CU, I saw this Foundation executive director Stan Mar­ embedded systems field coming," McClure says. "The embedded shall '61, '64G made a special trip to King- systems field has just blossomed. There's field, took the family out to dinner, and dis­ has just blossomed. a tremendous demand for them. This area cussed engineering with young Linden. of engineering and design became my pas­ That sealed the deal. There's a tremendous sion." After a year in chemical engineering He actually got the chance to apply his however, McClure went back to work on demand for them. This interest and expertise in embedded sys­ the farm for the summer and had a change tems as a CU graduate student, serving as of mind in his career direction. area of engineering and the lead engineer on those systems for a "In the spring semester, I began to won­ NASA Space Shuttle payload. He also as­ der about whether it was right for me," Mc­ design became my sisted the Jet Propulsion Laboratory with Clure remembers. "I went home to the passion." a simulated mission operations system for farm and did some thinking. Working on the proposed Pluto Express project. a farm, there is a lot of time to think. I had When McClure graduated from CU he a huge passion for music and even had a was looking for the opportunity to contin­ band in high school. I was trying to think Looking back on the solid foundation ue working with embedded systems. He of something that would be more compat­ he received from UMaine, he cites numer­ got that opportunity at Hewlett-Packard ible with my music interest, and I thought ous professors who had an influence on his where he was assigned to work on the first electrical engineering was the natural fit." studies and his life. truly randomly rewritable compact disc Indeed, McClure had more than a ca­ "There were just a huge number of peo­ drive (CD-RW). sual interest in music. He received classi­ ple at UMaine who had an impact on my At HP McClure also jumped right into cal piano training growing up and contin­ life," he says. "People like Eric Beenfeldt the competitive search for faster and more ued to take music courses at the universi­ ('87G), Al Whitney ('62, '64G), Rick Eason, efficient computer systems, helping to de­ ty. He even managed to keep his high John Field, and Bruce Segee ('85, '89G). I sign technical workstations and chipsets school rock band together during his fresh­ got to spend a lot of time with them. I think for next generation microprocessors. He man year at UMaine. the interaction with faculty is one of the was a lead designer on the first McKinley Of course the decision to switch to elec­ real strong points about UMaine as an in­ (Intel Itanium 2) workstation, and was the trical engineering turned out to be a good stitution. It's a place where professors re­ lead engineer on the design of the best-sell­ one. So was the decision to continue on at ally have the chance to work more closely ing workstation in HP history—a product UMaine and complete a second degree in with their students." which generated several hundred million computer engineering. In the late 1980s, Even as a teenager and a young adult in revenue. computer use was taking off and the fu­ McClure was a goal setter. One of the goals His outstanding work at HP did not go ture was bright for high-tech types with he established as a UMaine undergradu­ unnoticed. He's received numerous pro­ creativity and skill. ate was to someday be a professor at an motions and honors, including the 2004

Winter 2005 Maine 17 Hewlett-Packard Master Award for out- And while McClure thinks there will al- come from. standing technical contributions to the ways be a desire for more computer speed, "Areas like micromachinery and MEMS company. he says that one of the biggest challenges (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) tech­ All during this time his interest in work­ the industry faces now is power. Modern nology, where they can create gears and ing on embedded systems remained computer systems draw so much power machines at the microscopic level—we'll strong. So did that old UMaine student that it's now a major issue for customers. see advances there," he predicts. "We also goal of teaching at a university. have research in microcom­ Both of those desires were real­ puting—ways to use biolog­ ized when he got a call in 1999 ical systems to rapidly solve from CU's new electrical and problems that would take computer engineering depart­ much longer, and a tremen­ ment chair asking if he would dous amount of computer teach some courses. resources on standard sys­ "They were thinking of start­ tems." ing a certificate program in em­ But this deep-thinking en­ bedded systems," he notes. "I gineer sees even greater chal­ had taught a trial course in em­ lenges for the computer in­ bedded system design when I dustry and society was a Ph.D. student. But the de­ "Energy is a huge prob­ partment hadn't really realized lem," he says. "The question how big this was going to be. By is whether we can do all the 1999 they did, and I was pre­ things we are trying to do pared with all my previous ex­ today with a limited energy perience to dive right in and infrastructure. Computers help them set the program up." are going to have to become McClure offered his first em­ much more power efficient." bedded system course that fall. McClure also sees a major It's now one of the top-rated challenge to the global soci­ courses in the department and Linden McClure with family members after receiving the 2004 Spirit of ety in making computers Maine Achievement Award. To his right is his wife, Lorelei, and his father, the certificate program has be­ Howell. At his left is his mother, Wilma. McClure credits his parents, who more accessible to the poor­ come increasingly popular at continue to manage the Kingfield tree farm where he grew up, as an impor­ er countries of the world. the university. tant influence on his life and success. "They always encouraged me to set "For that to happen, com­ McClure has a great deal of goals and do my best/' he says. puting will have to become energy and drive. But staying on much simpler," he says. "We top of two demanding jobs, keeping up "Just consider a customer who might would have to see more ways for comput­ with his interest in music, and spending have a hundred or even a thousand work­ ers to be used with less knowledge on be­ time with family (he was just married in stations," McClure explains. "Getting half of the user. It will have to become more September) can be a challenge. enough power to those workstations to of an assistive technology where the com­ "HP gets two-thirds of my time, the uni­ keep them all running is a big challenge. puters are there helping you out, but you versity gets two-thirds of my time, and Then, there is the secondary effect of hav­ don't necessarily even know it—just like home gets two-thirds of my time," he jokes. ing all that power—the thermals and the when you jump in your car and put on "I have a tremendous amount of passion heat. Power, cooling computer systems, your brakes. You don't necessarily even and drive for what I do, but sometimes keeping the environment comfortable, and know that a computer is running for your something has to give." keeping the noise level down are all huge anti-lock braking system." McClure's still young career has already issues, and are gathering a lot of focus If the past is any indication, Linden involved him in many of the important these days. HP and other companies know McClure is likely to be involved in some trends in computer technology. For some they have to make improvements in these of those big challenges. And it might just time that meant searching for ways to in­ areas to meet customer requirements." be that some new idea will emerge while crease the speed of the technology Faster As for the real big breakthroughs, Mc­ he's back in Maine working on that King- computers and technical workstations ben­ Clure points to nanotechnology (things field tree farm. It is, after all, where he does efit designers, engineers, and other people working at the microscopic level) as the some of his best thinking. who handle large amounts of data. place where the innovations are likely to 18 Maine Winter 2005 rL ii Living

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he University of Maine has dem­ the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce onstrated time and time again and the Bangor Region Development Al­ its vital role in economic devel­ liance. We are also working with Topment in our state. UMaine is Realize!Maine, Governor Baldacci's ('86) represented on many groups, committees, initiative to keep Maine high school and and organizations working diligently to college graduates in Maine, and to attract get Maine "on the radar screen" of compa­ back those graduates who have left. This nies seeking expansion or relocation to collaboration will result in identifying other states or regions. those graduates who would like to return The University of Maine Alumni Asso­ to Maine, as well as providing them with ciation has also become very active in this the job opportunities and options in Maine. role, and is reaching out to the more than Web sites will be established to "match" 90,000 alumni of our institution to promote people and positions with connections and economic development in Maine. links to other organizations that can help. When a company considers expansion I am pleased to be actively involved or relocation, many factors are considered, with the promotion of economic develop­ including the availability of skilled labor, ment with the University of Maine Alum­ the cost of land and construction, and the ni Association; the Bangor Region Cham­ permitting process. Maine has often been ber of Commerce's "sister-city" initiative "tagged" as a high-cost state in which to do with Saint John, New Brunswick; the Ban­ business, especially the taxes assessed to gor Region Development Alliance's "At- businesses. Although these factors are of­ "Maine has many highly lantica" initiative; as well as with the gov­ ten weighed very heavily in the decision­ successful companies that ernor's office on the Realize!Maine initia­ making process, many other factors are tive. We have a unique opportunity to considered as well, such as quality of life call our beautiful state combine our efforts to accomplish our issues. Whether it be a low crime rate, great united goal of expan ding economic devel­ educational systems, outdoor recreational their home. Why not opment opportunities in Maine. Working opportunities, or the availability and the together we can create jobs in our state, relatively low cost of land, Maine rates consider Maine for the enhance the already existing entrepre­ high in many of these quality of life areas. location of your neurial opportunities and drive that sets When all is said and done, Maine has our state apart from so many others, and many highly successful companies that call business?" provide a healthy environment for busi­ our beautiful state their home. Why not nesses to locate, to grow, and to prosper. consider Maine for the location of your So Come Home to Maine! Contact the business? sion of their companies. Alumni Resource web site at: Working in conjunction with the Come Home To Maine! If we are a won­ www.mainealumni.com/resource or UMaine president's office and the univer­ derful place to visit and vacation, a wonder­ www.mainegateway.com for economic sity's department of industrial coopera­ ful place in which to live, and a great place development opportunities and informa­ tion, the Association is promoting the re­ to raise your family, then why not live and tion. sources of our university and our state to work here? alumni throughout the country and the Our desire to collaborate and cooperate Bion Foster is a Maine businessman and en­ world—asking them to consider Maine as with other groups organized for this com­ trepreneur. He has served as alumni associa­ a logical location for growth and expan- mon purpose has resulted in alliances with tion chair since June 2002. 20 Maine Winter 2005 THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE

News From the College of Business, Public Policy & Health

Maine Business School Department of Public Administration

Activity within the Maine Business School continues to be This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the Public Man­ brisk as we begin 2005. The innovations in programming agement programs at the University of Maine, begun in 1945 begun last year continue and several new initiatives are as the first undergraduate program in the nation. planned or underway. • The MBA curriculum was improved with the addition of a • The program saw a 12% increase in classroom enroll­ residency week emphasizing ethics, leadership, team­ ment during the last year. work, communication and case work. • An accelerated BA + MPA degree program (5 years) has • With the Maine Business School taking the lead, the been implemented. UMaine Innovation Developmentcenterwill breakground in the spring with plans to spur the commercialization of • UMaine’s nationally accredited Master’s in Public Admin­ innovation on campus from labs, students, and faculty. istration (MPA) Program offered in Orono is the only program of its kind available in the state. • The international focus was strengthened this fall with MBS participation in Maine Governor John Baldacci’s • In recent years, private support has enhanced the stu­ international trade mission to Europe. dent experience with the addition of high tech audio/ visual equipment and funding for student research that With this breadth of activity, private support for the Maine often focuses on unique policy issues facing Maine. Business School has become critical to our success in provid­ ing expanded value for our students and the business com­ The Department is interested in partnering with individu­ munity. als or organizations to develop support mechanisms for the academic programs that mold Maine’s future policy leaders. For more information on partnership opportunities, please If there are questions regarding these opportunities, please contact us by phone at (207) 581-1968 or e-mail at visit us in our office on campus at 239 North Stevens Hall; call [email protected]. (207) 581-1872 or e-mail: [email protected].

School of Social Work School of Nursing The School of Social Work, our faculty and our The School of Nursing was established in the fall of 1958 students, continue to make a significant difference in the at the University of Maine and was the first to offer a four- lives of individuals across the life span; in families, orga­ year baccalaureate degree. Both undergraduate and nizations and communities. Our students are preparing to graduate programs are fully accredited by Commission on be the next generation of leaders in social service agen­ Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). cies. • As a designated Professional Nursing Education school, • Dr. Sandy Butler is serving as Interim Director while UMaine is one of the only 42 universities in the nation we conduct a national search for the next Director. that can guarantee Four and Three Year ROTC • Our faculty members continue to work to influence Scholarships to nurses. policy and institute pioneering programs that close the gap between research and what happens in • The faculty in the School emphasize teaching; working agencies and communities. closely with each student to ensure the best possible • We are preparing professionals who will provide their learning experience. clients and communities with a chance to become all they can be. • The School features a state-of-the-art Learning Resource Center, designed to provide a collection of We are more than happy to share further insights into resources to support the curriculum of the School our activities and the community impact seen when the (computers, books, journals, audiovisual aids, and research of our faculty is applied in communities. Please clinical practice models). feel free to contact us at (207) 581-2382 or by e-mail at If you would like to reach us, please write or call (207) 581- [email protected]. 2592 or reach us by e-mail at [email protected]. UNIVERSITY OF MAINE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION One Alumni Place PRSF University Of Maine US Postag Orono, ME 04469 Pern Burl., VT Address Service Requested

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