MARCH 2005

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EXPANDING
CONNECTIONS

The feeling of excitement that goes with being a member of the Class of 1954 (the “tingle”) is one that can be nicely enhanced through some deliberate effort and some imagination. A good number of Classmates have experimented with and developed some truly gratifying ways to re-connect - the activity which is guaranteed to extend your lifespan. Read on and brighten your life with the satisfaction of reliving old memories and making new friends.

First, note that the Class website address has been added to the masthead. Bring it up to explore Class doings and find all sorts of information about the College. Take a look at TheDartmouth.com on a regular basis to keep up to date on the college and be in a position to make judgments about the constant sniping of the small group of ‘54s who enjoy Dartmouth-bashing as their prime hobby.

The best connecting is in person. Here’s where the Class Directory comes in. Go to the back and check out who lives in your immediate area. BILL WHITE and WAYNE WEIL arranged the listings by ZIP code to make that part easier. You may find names you don’t recognize or guys you have heard of but have never met. Go for it! Find a local saloon and set up a lunch that may well go deep into the afternoon. TONY KANE has done this on a grander scale with the February Big Apple luncheon drawing DICK DAVIDOFF, WAYNE WEIL, JERRY GOLDSTEIN, BRYCE BASTIAN, JOHN FENN, ART RAUCH, PETE BARKER and Tony. The March function was at the conveniently located Michael Jor dan ’s in Grand Central Terminal and was well-’54ed. For ease of scheduling, future gatherings will be on the first Thursday of each month. Tony has provided a “lead by example” mechanism which can be easily duplicated in any spot in the world where ‘54s are within hollering distance.

Travel offers a superb opportunity for connecting via the Directory. GAIL and I almost did dinner with LARRY and MARIE RUSSELL in Alpharetta , GA on the way to a wedding, but airline delays fouled up the meet. Next June, we’ll mush out to Pittsburgh for the Senior Olympics and will contact BAYARD and/or SONNY for the possibility of a tall one or a bean sandwich.

Now - a really easy connector - the telephone. Pick a name at random and call. The only exceptions are those to whom you owe large amounts of money and those men from whom you stole the woman who is now your still-gorgeous wife. It’s not hard to start a conversation, even with a ‘54 you don’t know and it’s generally a happy experience on both sides. As newsletter editor, I have often used the technique during “slow news” months with surprising results. Just practice an opening comment after “Hello” that disabuses wives of a possible “money” call.

Then there is email. There are close to 370 Classmates who utilize the electronic airways regularly for conversations with a multitude of people. It’s fast, easy and provides an efficient means for decision-making, notifying people of upcoming events, discussion of issues and just chatting. Here again, look up an old roommate, teammate, fraternity brother, lab-mate and even someone who was on your dorm floor during freshman year and find areas of common interest. Try it, you’’ll enjoy it!

A note on email addresses - as mentioned in my 50th reunion remarks, it is virtually impossible to keep up with the constant pace of changes in addresses. Many in the Directory were wrong by the time the book was even received in the mail. While reported changes will be reported in the newsletter, the concern about identity theft has had a noticeable impact on ascertaining new addresses. PERRY DAVIS says that the addresses on the website have not been updated since 1999 because of this very concern. Therefore, if you are unable to determine a correct email address for a ‘54, contact the newsletter editor for a one-on-one, confidential response. Technology provideth and technology taketh away.

Lots of news:

Class globetrotter DAVE MARTIN returned to Ukraine to observe the second election and the following is excerpted from an article he wrote for the Cosmos Club Bulletin: “ Ukraine , for many Americans, is a cerebral slot filled with myth, memory and history. Growing up, we heard about ‘the’ Ukraine , breadbasket of the Soviet Union , and such exotic places as Yalta and the Crimea and, of course, The Charge of the Light Brigade in the Crimean War. A new reality emerged to the world via television on November 21 when a veritable sea of orange banners waved by 200,000 Ukrainians protesting a fraudulent election astonished the world. I went to Ukraine twice in the late fall and early winter of 2004 as an observer for the Office for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). I was one of about 100 American volunteer observers among more then 9,000 observers from all over the world. I observed two elections, the first so corrupt that it was thrown out by the Ukrainian supreme court for ‘incredible fraud and illegalities,’ and then the second that was held to make things right. We had no enforcement authority and were sworn to impartiality, which was scrupulously observed. For me, after five similar missions over the past several years, the twin experiences renewed my faith in the power of popular demand for fairness and impressed me with the need for the West to help the fledging government to do what it wants - that is, to enter the community of western nations and provide some economic salvation to the 48 million inhabitants of Ukraine, Europe’s poorest country and, next to France, the largest in size (about the same size of Texas).” Brave man.

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The mention of freshman football in the last newsletter prompted a note from Dr. SHIRLEY ECHARD: “Saw these names (Joe Mesics, Dick Butera) in the newsletter and they rang a familiar bell in my memory of the 1950s at Dartmouth . I attended the Winter Carnival with my future husband, DICK ECHARD, who played quarterback on the football team. He died in a plane crash in 1964. This May I will marry Tom Cann, a retired Navy captain, in Annapolis , MD. Tom was a pilot friend of Dick’s who later defeated Dartmouth when he played quarterback for the Navy team! I was honored at a recent reunion of the Navy Sugar Bowl football team by being presented with the original football that won the game - !!! Thanks for the memories.” Shirley lives at 1900 Pump Handle Court . Crownsville , MD 21032 ; email SEHARDING@aol.com.

In a related note, JOE MESICS suggested that frosh guard BILLY BABCOCK thought they had told him to file his teeth when they meant brush his teeth - “Fangs like a python!.”

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BILL GROVER Proven right!

From the Johns Hopkins Health After 50 Medical Letter: “A study of 469 people over age 75 found that ballroom dan cing was associated with a lowered risk of dementia. The mentally challenging aspects of dan cing - remembering intricate dan ce steps and moving in precise time - may be responsible. Dance lessons are widely available, but check with your doctor first.” The ever-persistent Bill has set up a ballroom session at Collis Hall for March 30, the beginning of the term, for students and grad students as a free means of introducing the young people to what we used to regard as the “social graces.”

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With far too much time on his hands, ED SCOTT checked out the “10 Best College Food” site on the Internet Explorer and found Dartmouth College at Number 5! The incredible number of alternative sources of sustenance on campus must have captivated the judges.

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In the recent “Friends of the Dartmouth Band” newsletter, Director Max Culpepper claimed an “undefeated band football season.” The options open to a musician on campus are unlimited, including the ability to hear one’s own composition on the JERRY BREGMAN-donated orchestral synthethiser.

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DON SIMONDS used his impressive powers of persuasion to convince NORM SHAW to submit an after-the-ball-is-over write-up in the spirit of our 50th reunion. BILL WHITE graciously edited the piece ala More Reflections and it follows herewith:

“NORM SHAW - It is fascinating what we do to ourselves in a lifetime and how we got from one place to another. Looking back, I sometimes wonder how I got to where I am now and whether some of the decisions along the way were very bad. But, on the other hand, there is nothing that can be done about it now, so why dwell.

“Having majored in education on the assumption that I had to get a job as soon as I graduated, I did get a job in my hometown teaching math and science in a junior high structure. I really wasn’t very good at it, but I tried. After getting a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Gui dan ce from Harvard, I did some part-time counseling work in the junior high.

“This was the era of Sputnik and a lot of Federal money in the sciences, so I got involved in a summer Science program at Wesleyan and, during the span of five summers, took courses in all of the sciences and got another degree, a Certificate of Graduate Studies. After nine years of living at home, it was well past the time to get out and I got a position as a teacher of math in a Junior High School on Long Island . It paid much better than my hometown job, seemed like an advancement and was a change in lifestyle.

“While on Long Island , I started a program in education administration at NYU and got enough credits to be hired as an assistant principal at a junior high in West Hartford . Along the way, I somehow ended up with the job of principal in a small semi-rural high school in Bolton , CT , but after seven years, I resigned - mostly because of the pressure. Another job opportunity I had did not materialize and I found myself on the beach and back living at home where my mother was living alone.

“After doing well on an exam administered by the MA Commissioner of Banks, I was hired as an examiner. I knew nothing about it, but was soon in charge of examinations of individual banks and getting regular promotions (competition was not too tough - states are inclined to hire a lot of nephews and cousins rather than going for talent). An unfortunate experience as an assistant VP of a local bank led me to switching from examiner to computer coordinator and then to reviewer and I ended up as Chief Director, Bank Examinations. Eventual retirement came in 1995.

“Since graduation, singing has been my chief recreation and I was involved in choirs, choruses and musical theatre. I learned to read music fairly well and am (or maybe was) a pretty good tenor, having participated in two or three musical theatre shows each year. Usually had the lead, but that all ended one day when I discovered that one of the effects of maturity was a declining ability to memorize lines. Two choruses and the church choir provide some distraction. My background in bookkeeping has enabled me to function as treasurer of any group where I sang and the local church has asked me to be treasurer.

“A little golf and reading fill in the holes when I am home, but I usually plan to play tourist on a couple of well-organized trips each year. I still want to do the safari in Africa , but the instability in the area worries me some. Maybe the next trip will be to Antarctica .

“Now you know more about me and my life than you probably care to, but it is interesting for me to think it through.”

There are a good number of 54s out there who did not get around to telling us about their last twenty-five years in More Reflections. Norm has shown that it’s never too late - we’re interested - and Bill White has agreed to edit future submissions, so put it on paper and send it in!

Bikers

Six ‘54s indicated interest in an “easy biking” mini. While a dozen (assuming that wives would accompany) is a nice number, a few more would give the idea sufficient impetus to begin organizing, planning and orchestrating. Those who have experience in the pastime swear by it as relaxing, good for one’s heart and enjoyable. Let John Fenn know of your interest.

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Another “Dave Story” from Dick Plummer

“At some point during his presidency, Dave and Judy got a dog and within a short time, a fenced enclosure made its appearance behind the kitchen wing at the house. Later, we received a small set of plans for an elaborate doghouse that we were to build for the presidential dog and a couple of our finish carpenters began construction. Everything went well at first, but after the dog had been accommodated and bedded down in his new home, the bill was submitted. I don’t recall the details, but I remember that the price submitted was about as much as the down payment for a luxury car! Much administrative criticism was aimed at B & G, but we never heard a word from Dave. He paid the bill and was done with it, shutting off complaints. He was like that.”

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The December Big Green Sports News contained a photograph of two men and offered a prize to the first alum who first correctly identified them. Who else but RON “NFL Hall of Fame” DOUGHERTY could step up instantly and declare: “Pete Rozelle and Jack Kemp!”? The two celebrities were snapped at the 1979 Dartmouth/Columbia game in which Jeff Kemp ‘81 quarterbacked a 17-0 shellacking of the Lions. Ron and CAROLE get to have a fine meal on the BGSN.

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‘54 Jocks

On February 5th, the First Annual Indoor Rowing Championships for the State of Arizona was held. The event was conducted on Concept 2 rowing machines out-of-doors in ambient air of around 60 degrees. DON KENNEDY set a record for his age group, Veterans B, 70+ and was awarded a gold medal for the achievement. Most athletes who row on water also compete “indoors” and the best in the world gather in Boston for the “Crash B Sprints”. Kudos to Don and perhaps we will see his name on top of the nationals in the near future. Come to think of it, one would think that similar competitions are available around the country. If you would like to investigate the sport, contract Don for sources of information.

JAY DAVIS is enjoying his ski school gig at the Dartmouth Skiway, seeing Upper Valley and Dartmouth folk. He and TOM TYLER did a ski week in Val Gardena, Italy and encountered a number of ‘53s on the trip.

At the 50th, MIKE PAPANTONES looked like he could walk through a wall, so a newsletter reporter was assigned to interview him as to the training regimen responsible. Read on and learn: “My latest activity is working out with a large shaper ball. It stretches my body and any yoga activity can be easily done in less than 20 minutes. Then there is the ‘Slow Burn’, an exercise program which involves doing a few reps (6) to exhaustion in a relaxed and controlled movement. It bursts each targeted muscle. It also allows for longer rest periods between workouts. It has turned out to be my way of fighting the clock.” The man knows what he is talking about.

JAY CHANDLER agrees with JOE MESICS about “walk-ons” in Ivy sports. After being courted by Yale, Jay arrived in Hanover and walked onto the freshman A squad as an offensive guard.: “I especially enjoyed defense. One of my great days, for a while, was playing on the line against our offense. I was being blocked to the side, then spun expertly right into the hole to meet the oncoming carrier. They said I made the ‘tackle.’ STAN CLARK’s knee crashed into my face and I was out cold! I remember wandering around later, noticing that the sky seemed to be darkening quickly (in and out of consciousness while following the team around that afternoon). I got back to my dorm, with headache, went to class the next day and then out for practice. Doggie saw me and said ‘Hey - you’re supposed to be in Dick’s House! Get over there!’ I was incarcerated for a few days and the final result was that there was no permanent damage.”

JOHN SCHREIBER is exercising good judgment, especially for a Master athlete, and will forego the opportunity to defend his championships in the long jump and hurdles at the Senior Olympics in favor of attending the marriage of his youngest daughter. PETE BARKER will take on some 80 men in the 70-74 age group in throwing the shot, discus and javelin. The event is in Pittsburgh , the home of his brother Neill (“Mac”) ‘56, so housing costs saved will be plowed into enjoying the nightlife of Steeltown.

In the event you become a contestant on “Jeopardy!”, here’s a neat factoid - Boise , Idaho , home to AL (“Lefty”) and SAL TERRILL, has the highest ratio per capita of residents of Basque descent in the U.S. Wonder why.

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The West Coast mini in Southern California has been canceled due to an insufficient number of sign-ups. TED NOVASCONE did an extraordinary job of setting up the event and his energy and imagination will be called upon again. The situation is being analyzed as to its causative factors - cost, timing, program, location etc. and will enrich the process whereby future events are planned. In that vein, ED SCOTT has been in contact with DON BELCHER for some early discussions on the many attractions of the Seattle/Vancouver area - ferry rides, shopping, the Gulf Islands, the San Juans, Whistler/Blackcomb (2010 Winter olympics site), gold, exotic foods, etc. Additionally, JOEL LASKY has put forth laudatory comments about the Dallas area. Keep tuned.

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Speaking of the Belchers, they have just returned from a two-week tour in Egypt that “answered many of my boyhood images of the Nile , desert, pyramids, temples and the real story of Cleopatra ....” The traveling couple has high praise for the Grand European Tours for a reasonable and comfortable experience. The “real” story of Cleopatra????

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Often, the Letters to the Editor section of the Dartmouth Alumni Magazine is the most stimulating part of the periodical. WES DINGMAN, under the caption “Taking Issue”, raised some most basic issues in the Jan/Feb issue. He punctured the balloon of of a writer who was proposing legislative prohibition of same-sex marriage by positing simply that “a positive message to kids” comes down to the fact that American justice applies to all .......... regardless.

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Reverend DAVE RANSOM has been working on his antique computer with a rusty screwdriver and a ball peen hammer since reunion. Finally, with a mighty wheeze, it returned to life and Dave was able to provide the following paean to the joys of climbing:

“On June 10 and 11, the days leading to our 50th reunion, we were presented with two gorgeous days. Louise and I bunked in at Ravine Lodge on Wednesday night, enjoying the super new staff and ready to greet whomever might be planning to climb the mountain.

“On Thursday we shared a delightful walk with Don Belcher up the Snapper and Carriage trails to the peak. Don descended via Gorge Brook Trail and we enjoyed the long walk around on the Ridge Trail. On Thursday night, we were joined by DAVE and MARY THIELSCHER, ROGER and BETTY GILMORE and GARY ZWART and CYNTHIA SUNDERLAND. These logs have many beautiful echoes of the past and hold promise for the future for those who stop to receive their gift.

“On Friday, we went up and down the Snapper and Carriage trails with Dave and Mary , BO B WORKUM, Gary and Cynthia - an easier-on-the-knees way. Before we started and while we were having a delicious Lodge breakfast, BO B BUCHANAN and BILL GOULD with ‘Huckleberry’ passed by the lodge on their way up and down Gorge Brook Trail . The trio of Roger Gilmore, LARRY TAYLOR and BILL BRYAN, who had surprised us at the Peak on our 45th, having come up the Benton Trail through the fog - zipped up and down Gorge Brook.

“Yes, we missed some excellent offerings carefully prepared for our Class’s precious time together. Yet we could once again become conscious of the challenges of the muses of the Mountain - to reflect upon the ordained cycles of life and destruction, our relationship to them and our proposal of hope for the day when the ‘lion shall lie down with the lamb,’ the basic goal of education as of the potable springs of the Mountain.” The man is an inspirational poet.

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Showbiz

If you happen to see an Evinrude Outboard television commercial with a familiar looking, white-haired boat skipper having his boat filled with gas and you think that’s TONY KANE getting kicked in the groin by the atten dan t, that’s because it is!

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JOHN HESTON is now an official member of the Joint People tribe with his new titanium hip. After some grueling Marine-type rehabilitation at a facility in Ascutney, he’s closing in on pain-free walking again.

Email Changes and Corrections

John Gillespie            JLG1954@gwi.net
Bob Vorsanger         rmvorsanger@verizon.net
Ernie Dahl               ed.kate@sbcglobal.new
Don Belcher              donblchr@cs.com
Dave Martin              martincd@cavtel.net
Neal Sibley                SONEL626@BELLSOUTH.NET

DES TIIHONEN, on being identified as Des Tilhonen, comments: “I was pleased to receive the 50th anniversary version of our Class Directory. However, I was disappointed to find my name misspelled. I’m going to kick some serious butt if it’s not correct in the 75th anniversary version!” The newsletter editor and Phi Psi brother responded by suggesting that Desmond J. join the “Never Too Late” club and submit a More Reflections piece so that we can misspell Tiihonen once again. Des joins DICK SHELLEY and GENE ARONOW in the Misspelled Club.

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In spite of being labeled Shelly (ala WOOLF), Dick postcarded: “Taking a brief respite from the New England winter, PETE KENYON and wife JILL traveled south, bumping into ex-roomie Dick Shelley for a 2-day visit. BILL REX was next on Pete’s list, catching up with him in sunny Jacksonville , FL. ‘Didn’t see one snowflake the entire trip and missed the Winter Wallop in Massachusetts to boot.’ Great planning, Pete!

SHELLY WOOLF, on the other hand, was featured in the winter newsletter of the Cape Symphony Orchestra with a well-written appeal for funding. Shelly serves as the Chair of the CSO Development Committee. With the growing number of ‘54s living on Cape Cod , one would think that an endowed oboe, or perhaps a bassoon would be in order.

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In a continuing effort to “wean the inhabitants away from the Strip”, HUGH and PHYLLIS ROBERTS founded the Las Vegas Philharmonic Guild in 2003. The Guild is basically a fund-raising organization that also provides an army of volunteers which relieves the Orchestra of mun dan e support functions so that the main drive can be directed at better and more music. A recent flyer contained photos of the Roberts in the company of Nevada ’s governor and various musical luminaries. Maybe another opportunity to endow an oboe, or maybe an English horn .....

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DAN McCARTHY just can’t seem to get out of the way of the honors: Two Northeastern University alumni have established the McKim-D’Amore Distinguished Professorship of Global Management and innovation. The $1.5 million endowment honors College of Business Administration General Management professor Daniel J McCarthy’s many career accomplishments in both industry and academia. Upon McCarthy’s retirement, the chair will be renamed the Daniel J. McCarthy Distinguished Professorship of Global Management and Innovation. The chair will then be conferred upon a faculty member appointed by the Provost, considering recommendations from the CBA dean and a college committee. According to McCarthy, the endowed chair will bolster the College in areas that “many of us think will be the strengths of the College of Business Administration : international management and high tech innovation. This chair builds resources central to the future of the College.” It must be a great feeling to have two former students of yours become successful enough to be able to plunk down $1.5 million for a chair!

IN MEMORIAM

FERRIS P. THOMPSON

“Tommy” Thompson had several close ‘54 friends who maintained close contact with him. The following is provided by JIM CONRAD, a fraternity brother and former roommate:

“Ferris P. (Tommy or Tucson Tom) Thompson once described himself as living life ‘to the fullest’ (Reflections). For Tommy, this meant experiencing all aspects of life from the best to the toughest. He passed on February 24, 2005 after a number of afflictions finally wore away his health and kept him from attending our 50th Reunion .

“A skilled dentist (he corrected my dentist over the phone on one occasion - and he was right), pilot, loyal Dartmouth supporter and a proud parent, he spent the last 25 years with his present wife, BETH, in relative calm. Tom’s life consistently demonstrated an unquenchable spirit that knew no limits. This allowed him to move beyond events that would have subdued the average guy. On one occasion in his earlier life, he mentioned ‘things have turned to worms’ (Reflections). But his essential philosophy remained the same: to enjoy and appreciate life - and he did. In short, he had ‘no complaints,’ as he put it.

“One significant factor in his later years was an increased appreciation of his Dartmouth experience. For a while, he had been one of a small band of Big Green who saw the College in pre-1960 terms, without women. Tom eventually accepted this change (actually he caved in when his Dartmouth penpal, Julie, contacted him). Tom’s loyalty to the College, to the SAE fraternity and our Class became unconditional. He willingly accepted the assignment to contact a few classmates whom we had not heard from in years. On occasion, he discussed his strategies to bring these individuals back to the class, but it all centered around the fact that he liked to talk and was very good at it. In yet another area, his effort to stay in contact with his fraternity brothers and willingness to pass all the news along kept our group closer together. In the process, he came into contact with many other classmates as well. He was a good and giving friend.

“Over the last few years, he and his wife Beth have lived in Tucson . She was the supporting partner that Tom needed. He frequently mentioned to me how fortunate he was. Certainly we have been a better class because Tommy Thompson has been with us these past 60 years.”

A book will be placed in Baker Library in Tommy’s memory. There are myriad “Tommy stories” out there and they will be shared with you in future issues.

NICHOLAS B. DEAN

The Portland ( Maine ) Press Herald occasionally features a story of the life of a recently departed Maine resident who had made a mark on the community in lasting ways. Nick Dean made the grade:

“EDGECOMB - Nicholas Dean, an admired author, photographer and maritime historian who rescued the Snow Squall, the last American Clipper ship, died January 28, 2005 . He was 71.

“Mr. Dean was described in a 1990 newspaper profile as ‘part crazy dreamer, part obstinate optimist and part patient saint.’ For nearly a decade, he traveled from Maine to the Falkland Islands on a mission to rescue the remains of the vessel Snow Squall and return it to South Portland , where it was built in 1851.

“In 1987, the largest piece of the bow was raised and brought back to Portland on a freighter. Now the Snow Squall’s bow lies in the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath and serves as an important monument to Maine ’s seafaring heritage.

“‘It was an adventure for him’ said his wife, ELIZABETH ‘ZIBETTE’ DEAN. ‘He was excited to bring the Snow Squall home. He had a wonderful time coming back on the freighter with it. I drove to the dock at Bath Iron Works to meet him when they came in. He wanted to spend one more night with the ship.’

“Mr. Dean went on to become the Director of the Spring Point Museum .

“‘The death of Nick Dean has left a void in Maine ’s maritime community,’ said Mark Thompson, executive director of the Portland Harbor Museum . ‘He combined the knowledge of an academic historian with the experience of an accomplished mariner. In essence, the museum lost one of its founding fathers.’

“Mr. Dean’s expedition led him to write Snow Squall: The Last American Clipper Ship, which was published in 2001. He received the North American Society for Oceanic History’s John Lyman Book Award in 2002.

“Mr. Dean grew up on Long Island , NY and attended Dartmouth College and Harvard University . His love of the sea began at age 15 while he was working as a deck hand on the Blue Dolphin, a research vessel from Boothbay Harbor.

“He returned home from a summer at sea and met the former Elizabeth Vaughn, his wife of 51 years. In addition to his wife, he leaves five children and seven grandchildren.

“In his early years, he worked for Polaroid and studied with Ansel Adams. He published several books of his photos, including Lubec, Blues and Roots, Bullfinch’s Boston and Greater Portland Landmarks. He also taught photography and printmaking at the Portland School of Art.”

A book will be placed in Baker Library in Nick’s memory.

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Father GEORGE FITZGERALD asked that an error in the report of Father BO B CURTIS’s final years:

“Bob never left the Paulists. He lived outside the community for a very long time, but we supported him all through his long illness. He did some freelancing on his own when he could, but he stayed connected to the Paulists and the Los Angeles community was in frequent communication with him.

“There were about 150 people who came to his memorial service at the Paulist Church of St. Paul the Apostle in Los Angeles - some 12 Paulists were there. It turned out to be a kind of memory-fest, with people he worked with a long time ago getting up to tell stories about his life. He touched a lot of people in the L.A. area.”

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Dick Steinberg, in Naples FL on business, was hosted by the '54 Mafia: Don Keller, Phil Christophe, Dick Lewis and Rollie Haynes. Why is Phil grinning?

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PGBarker54@aol.com (203) 661-7611
Editor