Burns, OR, and #8497 Ken Hill, Pasadena, CA, had a recent reunion with their wives at Ken’s home. Phil writes, “51 years had elapsed since our last communication. We had a great visit.” Editor’s Note: Rumor has it that photos were taken of the historic event but have yet to surface. Hanover, MA, writes, “I have come to the realization that ‘the other fellow first’ has guided my life quite a bit over the past 50-plus years. Thank you, Camp Dudley!” , Peterborough, NH, reports that 2014 was a year of job change for him. He is now the interim CEO at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital, but is getting closer to “serious retirement.” Larry also shared that his mom, Violet, passed away in May at 89. “She loved and supported Dudley all of her married life and she is missed,” he writes. and family celebrated at the Gettysburg College Homecoming event with the Kotz’s on November 1, 2014. is a freshman and is a senior this year. It seems like Gettysburg may become a mini Dudley empire as daughter of , and #20144 Ellie Harrigan, sister of #18970 , are both freshmen this year as well.
Homecoming at Gettysburg College. From Left #19136 Ian Kotz, #19137 PJ Kotz, #21452 Emilie Kotz, #20635 Carolyn Kotz, #12135 Pete “KotzE” Kotz, Terri McCutcheon, #10065 Bill McCutcheon, #22465 Kat McCutcheon
, Scituate, MA, writes, “Son #18720 Ted is now a Private in the US Army stationed at Fort
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Carson, CO. He is attached to the 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division and doing very well out there. We’re all a little nervous as we follow world events, but very proud of him! Son is in his sophomore year at Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester and loving it. He is doing well, too.” Ed hopes to visit Camp during one of his treks to Tupper Lake this summer. Editor’s Note: Hope you can catch a Hymn Sing! from Huntington, NY, writes, “Attached is a photo of us on the hike we won during the online auction. took us up Mt. Macomb and South Dix for a great hike on a spectacular day. I brought my son, Will, and his cousin, Annabelle. Also in the photo is Paul’s friend, Josh.
Annabelle, Traylor, Will, Josh and Paul enjoying the view.
, Newcastle, ME, replied to a recent inquiry as to the origin of his nickname. “Chewy” wrote, “So . . . it’s my second day at Camp as a Cubbie in 1974. I’m headed to the Archery Range when I’m approached by two guys in front of the Dining Hall asking about my family. I explain my Dad is and they immediately connect the dots and confirm I’m younger cousin. Without hesitation they suggest, “Well . . . Craig’s not here this summer, his nickname was Chewy, so now YOU’RE Chewy!” The name stuck, and I’ve been Chewy ever since.” The story behind the gum, according to “Chewy” is this; “My dear grandmother, Helen Johnson, who summered in Westport, and actually did all the cousin’s laundry (nice!), would stash a couple of packs of gum in the bottom of our laundry bags before sending them back – this despite