ALUMNI PROFILES
Peter Doran '58
A Public Priority

Judi Garcia '63
Real People, Real Needs

Bob Duchesne '75
Egging Him On

Greg Ciottone '87
Drawn to Disaster

Harry R. Wiley '51

Charles J. Hely '68

Mike Swift '85

CLASS CORRESPONDENT
Jane Holden Huerta
2955 Whitehead Street
Miami, FL 33133
305-446-5082
classnews1960@alum.colby.edu

Peter Shays is still with the publications department at Principia, a private educational institution in St. Louis. He and his wife of almost 35 years love the St. Louis area and expect to stay right where they are for many more years. . . . Kay and Ralph Nelson's first grandchild, Daniel Ross Nelson, was born in June 2000. Daniel is already a youth registrant with the Sons of the American Revolution, in which Ralph serves as ambassador for overseas recruiting. Ralph has brought more than 20 members into the Sons of the American Revolution in the last three years and has been named a Minuteman, the highest award presented to a member by the SAR. (Go to the Delaware Society's color guard page to see a photo of him in uniform.) Ralph and Kay were happy to attend graduation at Emory University in May 2001, when their daughter, Naomi, was awarded her Ph.D. in American history after 10 years of effort, much of it scheduled around her full-time job as an archivist at Emory. . . . A quick update from George '58 and Wendy McWilliam Denneen. Wendy retired in June 2000 after 27 years of teaching seventh grade social studies and finds herself so busy that she doesn't know how she ever found time to work. George and Wendy celebrated the retirement by taking a cruise to Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Estonia and Russia with Doug and Judy Ingram Hatfield. They left the cruise in Denmark to strike out on their own by ferry and train. Wendy and George's daughter, Sue, who is a teacher in California, was married this summer in August. They planned, long distance, for a beach wedding, with a N.H. reception the following week. Fun! They often see Charlotte Wood MacPhetres, Deb Wilson Albee, Ted and Liz Boccasile Mavis and the Hatfields--just had their winter reunion at Hatfield House before Doug and Judy move to a new home. . . . Pete Henderson reports that he and his wife, Jane (WVU class of '60), have been enjoying their four grandchildren (two in Nashville and two in Orlando), their new lake house at Lake Martin in Alabama, sailing on the lake and on the Gulf of Mexico out of Apalachicola, Fla., where they make it a point to launch their sailboat at least once a year for a week. He is still contemplating retirement but says, "when you enjoy teaching as much as I do, and have as great a job as I do, it is a really hard decision." He teaches with the graduate business faculty at Faulkner University, where he has been since 1994, and has the summers off. They make an annual summer trek to Pete's home in Caribou, Maine, visiting family along the way and stopping on Penobscot Bay for a couple of days of lobster, fried clams and more sailing. . . . Charlie '61 and Ann Dudley DeWitt will be moving to Friendship, Maine, next year when she retires after 32 years of state service. Their oldest son, his wife and three boys will take over their family home in Sidney. They plan to travel and become involved in the local church and community. Ann also hopes to write and perhaps do some consulting. She is looking forward to not having to arise at 6 a.m. . . . Latchezar "Lucky" Christov thought that his notion of retirement seemed okay until he actually did it. He tried in 1995, and the attempt proved to be less than successful. Having had his fill of partners throughout his investment banking career, he's finally gone solo with an aggressive format hedge fund, with which he is very happy. Living and working in Malibu, Calif., gets him up very early (5:30 a.m.), but they do quit at 1 p.m. Lots of time for afternoon tennis and teaching two future grand slam winners, namely his 7-year-old son, Stefan, and his 7-year-old grandson, Aidan. These guys were born three days apart! He knows, he knows, but it's the truth. As Lucky says, after all, it is California. . . . Todd Marchant enjoyed our 40th reunion and at the urging of Sue and Bob Hartman and Claudia Lawrence Rogers attended the Alumni College. Although Todd is still working, he and Marilyn are traveling at a brisk pace--two weeks in Switzerland and Italy, the National Exchange Club convention in Greensboro, N.C., a visit to a cousin in Iowa in September and a Kaleidoscope Meeting in mid-October. He is unable to attend the 2002 Alumni College but plans a trip to Maine in July. . . . The big news from Juan and Jane Holden Huerta's family is that their sons, Juan '92 and 'Jon '95, both received their M.B.A.'s in May 2001.

--Jane Holden Huerta

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Here are some options for conveying your news: Consider replying via the alumni questionnaire included in this issue. If you mail a holiday letter, fax me a copy with any information of interest to classmates underscored (my fax is 808-776-1479). Respond to this question: Was there a faculty or staff member at Colby who inspired what you do today? Who was this person and why do you remember him or her? Write to me directly at my new e-mail address: dianeferreira.dscferreira@verizon.net. Deliver your news by pre-arrangement at any Aloha Airlines West Coast destination (Oakland or Orange County in California or Las Vegas, Nev.). Avoid snail or e-mail: travel to Hawaii for instant delivery! . . . Hawaii travel certainly was a wonderful choice for Sandra Nolet Eielson and Dean Quinlan! Both shared our October anniversary dinner in "Paniolo (Cowboy) Country," Waimea, after a tour of Pihanakalani Ranch. Sandy regretted missing the 40th but saw reunion photos and heard the stories. Sandy and Dean later extended their stay in Paradise by exploring the Island of Kauai. By the way, Sandy's daughter, Kerry, recently purchased a fabulous 400-year-old country inn in Lebastide Esparbairenque in southern France. Check it out on www.lamuseinn.com; let's keep Colby's international connections strong--it's on my list. . . . John and I continued the celebration we began with Sandy and Dean by flying to Las Vegas, then returned to Nevada in December for the National Rodeo Finals--both daughter Lehua and granddaughter Tiffany work for Aloha Airlines, which ensures optimal flights to mainland destinations for your class correspondent, Scraf. . . . Dee Ann and Sandy Arens, at home in North Carolina, mailed spectacular Maine coast photos to pre-40th reunion attendees, confirming that "The Samoset experience was really special" and mentioning wonderful friends, the incredible dinner at Conti's, the sunset sail and the golf. Thanks for helping us remember the best, Sandy! He and Dee Ann plan to be back in Maine for Summer Weekend 2002. . . . Bob and Jeanette Benn Anderson wrote about their full and active family life in Houlton, Maine, where son Chris is active in Dad's insurance business. With interests in a local radio station (MAGIK100), a racehorse and health care fund raisers, the Anderson family has a full plate. Jeanette's incredible challenges with multiple sclerosis are dealt with daily; she monitors the latest research religiously while continuing pool exercise and vitamin therapy. You are an inspiration to each and every one of us, Jeanette! . . . By the time you read this column, we'll be (almost) one year closer to our 45th in June 2006. With "family" ties more important than ever during challenging times, we hope everyone from '61 will attend. Warmest aloha!

--Daine Scrafton Ferreira

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My apologies for missing the fall deadline for the winter issue. The transition from an idyllic summer at the lake to home and reality caught me by surprise, to say nothing of the events of 9/11, the week I was to write this column. The Russells have spent summers at the lake for 34 years. We now divide our time between cottages in Monson near the Appalachian Trail and Norcross near Baxter Park and Millinocket. Both spots are a piece of heaven on earth. We added kayaking to our sports agenda this past summer and are most anxious to purchase another one for use next summer. . . . Thanks go to Rich Simkins and committee, who are planning such a great 40th reunion for all of us on June 7-9, 2002. I hope many of you are marking your calendars and making plans to attend. . . . And thanks to you who sent in news. Elmer "Bump" Bartels has received yet another honor, this latest award from his alma mater. The Colby C Club presented him with the 2001 Carl Nelson Sports Achievement Award. Elmer has served as commissioner of the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission since 1977 and helped establish the first Bay State Wheelchair Games and the U.S. Sports and Fitness Center for the Disabled. . . . Judy Hoagland Bristol returned from Thailand, which she and Harry found to be a most interesting country--and great shopping. They were in Bangkok during the New Year (Songkran) festival. Judy was back at Colby at the end of April for a Colby Today Program. She says it was wonderful to see the improvements on campus and the fantastic new buildings, but the best part is still the relationship between faculty and students. . . . Dick Poland, who lives in Hiram, Maine, writes that his son, Sam '04, is a member of the Colby Eight. If my memory serves me right, Dick, you were a musician also. . . . Marblehead, Mass., artist Ellie Tomlinson's most recent paintings were on exhibit at the Tower School in September. Last summer, Ellie completed many new paintings that represented all four seasons. The exhibit included familiar Marblehead scenes, paintings both small and large of children, sailboats and beaches, as well as views in Vermont and Maine. I believe Ellie is designing a second reunion T-shirt for our 40th. I'm still enjoying the one designed for our 35th. It would be nice if you could bring some of your work to our reunion, Ellie. . . . East Boston Savings Bank has elected Bana Cohen to serve on the board of directors. Bana, a Swampscott resident, is the senior partner at Cohen & Company in Boston. . . . Dick Schmaltz wrote that he had just retired as chief investment officer of JW Seligman, in New York. He remains as a consultant. Dick and his wife, Joan (Dignam '63), maintain two homes on the water, one in Rowayton, Conn., and a second one on Spring Island, S.C. Daughter Heide is Colby Class of '87, and they have four grandchildren. Joan plays platform tennis and is ranked #1 with her partner in Darien. Dick, whose major interests revolve around sports and charitable endeavors, serves on two library boards and on boards at Colby. Dick says, "As this will be our reunion year, I encourage all who can to make the pilgrimage to Waterville. The people on campus are vibrant, and you will be truly amazed at the physical plant and what is available to students. The museum is an unbelievable treasure as are the science facilities." Dick adds that health is good, family is terrific, and there is plenty to keep them all on the move. I might add that Dick's letter was written on September 11, 2001. . . . Pete Duggan also wrote that same week that he had just visited with Pat and Rich Simkins in Byfield, Mass. Pete says Rich has the most beautiful gardens and retail shop in Byfield as well as the Grog restaurant in Newburyport. The Simkins are disgustingly young and in great shape, which might explain why their daughter is ranked #1 in New England in her riding class. I believe our class will gather at the Simkins' place for a pre-reunion on Thursday, June 6, 2002. Pete had just returned to Charlotte, N.C., from New York City when he wrote. . . . Pam Taylor wrote a nice long letter with news about several Colby acquaintances. Pam's elderly mother lives with Pam in Bangor, and they have a summer place in Forest City, Maine. Pam took her mother to Houlton to lunch with her mother's high school classmate Ethel Henderson Ferguson '29. There are several summer folk at Forest City with Colby ties: Bruce Snow '64, Jane Johnson Morrill '64, Diana Weatherby '67, Ann Jefferson Barnes '57 and Peggy Dyer Parcel '60. Pam also dined with Ann and Forrest Barnes '56 and Gordon Johnson '30, and she is in touch with Suzanne Burleigh Meyer, Jean Koulack-Young and Connie Fournier, who was doing a tour of teaching in Kosovo. Thanks so much, Pam, for all the updates. . . . See you all in June.

--Patricia Farnham Russell

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This will be the most out-of-date column you have ever read. I asked you all what you were doing for Thanksgiving, and here are your answers! . . . BJ Campbell wrote, "I will spend Thanksgiving with my parents in Bradenton, Fla. . . . My mom has become legally blind due to eye problems and laser surgery that didn't work, and my dad is drifting further into his Alzheimer's. It will be an interesting few days and a chance to reconnect with my parents in person and share this part of their lives with them." BJ said her son, David, and his wife, Liz, were expecting twin daughters sometime in February or March. "I've started knitting for them," she said, "something I haven't done in years, and which I began at Colby while waiting for the dining room to open." . . . Judy Fassett Aydelott has been to Prague, Budapest, etc. She "got sick with the Buda Pest! Actually Pete's was low-grade pneumonia . . . recovered from that for two-plus weeks and then on to care for daughter, Barb, who was expecting twins in December but delivered Brady Elisabeth and then Ty Peter Mountain on November 6." . . . Jean Martin Fowler was in Kusadasi, Turkey, on September 11, "completing the ‘vacation of our dreams' around the Mediterranean on a cruise," with extensive tours, including Nice, Florence, Pompeii, Venice and Athens. "It feels very strange to be away from home and family when your country is attacked. . . we used to be able to see the Twin Towers from our office building at my company, and it is still strange and sad to look in that direction. I am still working for Johnson and Johnson. I have a global responsibility, so I travel around the world. This is still very interesting for me--I am especially fascinated with the Asia Pacific region. . . . After September 11, J&J asked us to hold back on travel for a while. I was scheduled to be in Malaysia in October but canceled the trip." She said she looks forward to the next reunion at Colby--"it has been a long time since I was on campus. We hope to be there and see lots of old friends." . . . Diane and Dick Friary vacationed in Washington state. For the trip, Dick bought 20 paperbacks by mystery writer Robert B. Parker '54--"You're right if you think I would spend a vacation in a library," he said--and was happy to find, among the expected detective stories, Love and Glory, "an unexpected coming-of-age love novel (if that's a genre)." Dick says he was surprised to find that the story begins with Colby students on Mayflower Hill--and that Onie's, "if the novel is to be believed," served underage drinkers in the 1950s. . . . This Thanksgiving was Gloria Shepherd's turn to prepare dinner. "I ordered smoked ham and turkey from Harrington's in Vermont," she said. "I just hope that the package arrives on time; otherwise this will be a vegetarian meal. In addition, as plan A, I intend to make some of the Thanksgiving dishes from the November issue of Gourmet magazine. . . . As the time approaches and I begin to feel less ambitious, however, some items are being removed from my plan A menu and items from plan B (frozen and canned foods) are replacing them. I have to get a burst of energy to go back to plan A. After all, it is Thanksgiving, and guests deserve a gourmet meal." . . . Lois Lyman wrote: "It has been an unsettling year for us, personally as well as nationally. I lost my brother to brain cancer last spring, and my sister, who lives in Virginia and works in Washington, is in the middle of the terrorism upheavals. She witnessed the plane crash at the Pentagon as she was driving by, had her office (two blocks from the White House) evacuated, and several of her co-workers, who were at the Capitol, had to be tested for Anthrax. I can't persuade her to move back here--she's an urban person and would go nuts in rural Maine." Lois ran into Bobbie Robbins Walker at a blood drive in Camden and reports that "it was lovely to talk with her. I think as we get older our college friends mean even more to us." . . . Sue Sawyer McAlary said that the McAlary crowd is moving to Chicago so Brian can start a new clinical job at Rush-Presbyterian Medical Center. "Not looking forward to being in the city, but there should be lots to do," she said. "Thanksgiving will be in our new apartment in Elmhurst." . . . Joan McGhee Ames wrote, "We will host as usual and I enjoy that . . . our family does it potluck style so it's not a huge task for anyone, and I like not having to leave home. . . . Our tradition is that the football followers watch in the kitchen and the others read Christmas idea magazines in the living room (and listen to The Nutcracker)." . . . Jerry Shapiro was to spend the holiday with his in-laws in Grass Valley, Calif., in the foothills of the Sierras. "It's always a big event and very enjoyable," he said. "My wife is one of seven and most have children--as well as mom and two great-grandparents in their 90s (a couple of years ago we went to their 70th wedding anniversary)--so there should be about 30-plus people. My daughter will be home from college for the event-- very much something I look forward to." . . . Barb Carr Howson was to spend Thanksgiving Day in Gaithersburg, Md., at her son Michael's house, with his wife and daughter, age 2. She reports that David is now a grad student at Yale's Drama School, going for his M.F.A. in theater management. Michael works at a globalization firm in Maryland and goes to Georgetown Law at night (third year). Lesley works for an insurance company in Towson, Md. And Susan is a junior at Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania. "All will be there! I will just kick back, hug a lot, and listen to them all," she said. . . I found it very refreshing last Thanksgiving to read about all the normal ways you would be celebrating, and I felt quite linked to all of you. May your summer be as warm and comfortable as last Thanksgiving was.

--Sara Shaw Rhoades

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