| CLASS NOTES golfing, and beaching there. Tom Macksey retired from his dental practice in Bennington, Vermont, but continues to live in Shaftsbury and spend time in Sanibel Island, Florida, during the winter. Tom is married to Coleen Bushee Macksey ’71. They spend summer weekends on Lake Rescue in Ludlow, Vermont, and tending to their rental properties. Finally, your class secretary Doug heard from his dear friend and former roommate Walt Kelly of Denver, Colorado. Walt, George Kreiner, Jack Semler ’68 and Peter Pitman met at the prestigious Hobey Baker Awards ceremony in May in Minneapolis. There, UVM hockey coach Jim Cross was honored with the Legend of College Hockey award, the highest single honor a college hockey coach can receive. UVM Athletic Director Jeff Schulman ’89 G’03 accepted the award for Coach Cross, who was unable to attend for health reasons. There was a compelling video presentation of Coach Cross’ coaching career, which was both moving and exciting. Send your news to— Douglas Arnold 11608 Quail Village Way, Naples, FL 34119 darnold@arnold-co.com
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Harvey Bogin is in his 44th year practicing dentistry in Winfield, Illinois. He and his wife, Pamela, celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary in August, and their twin daughters, Sarah and Melissa, are now 27. Melissa is an internal medicine resident physician at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, and Sarah is entering her fourth year of dental school at the University of Illinois. After graduation next spring, she plans to practice with her father (so he can retire!). Nancy Powlison lost her husband of 42 years to pancreatic cancer in June. She’s finding hope, help, and comfort in the village that is her family, her faith community, and “in the Swallowtail butterflies that God regularly sends my way!” Nancy returned to France last summer and visited her pastor from the “lovely little church” she attended in Nice when she studied with the VOSP program in 1969-70. Lon and Janey Williams Sherman married in 1974 and live in Amesbury, Massachusetts. Not ready to retire, Lon works part-time as a cardiologist in Bermuda where “they practice medicine the way we remembered it.” Since leaving audiology years ago, Janey is the backbone of keeping their lives fulfilled. They have two children and “finally” their first grandchild on its way! They spend summers on their sailboat moored in Penobscot Bay, Maine, and winters figuring out ways to escape the cold. They write, “Our memories of UVM remain special. We often reflect happily on those we knew during those precious years.” Send your news to— Sarah Wilbur Sprayregen 145 Cliff Street, Burlington, VT 05401 sarah.sprayregen@uvm.edu
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After 44 years as a consulting mechanical engineer in Burlington, Vermont, Oscar Blatchly enjoys
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retirement and his grandchildren. His career included three years working at UVM after his first retirement in 2013. After 21 years, Arnold Fertig retired from his part-time pulpit in Melrose, Massachusetts in May. The celebration was grand! Present for the congregational ceremony was congresswoman Katherine Clark (US-MA 5), the state senator, representative, and the mayor. All presented citations of appreciation and the key to the city. More than 60 Temple families created a magnificent Tree of Life mosaic which hangs over the fireplace. Arnold is off for several planned vacations to Hawaii, the Bahamas, and Europe. Philip Lahar spends lots of time in Eastport Annapolis, Maryland with family and highly recommends it to classmates. He writes, “Sailing, boating, fishing, lots of great eating, near the Naval Academy, plus a relaxing atmosphere.” Jeffrey Lewis would like to connect with a dormmate and friend, from Buckham Hall: Robert Nickelsberg. He writes, “Bob, if you get this message, please get in touch.” Michele Cohen has joined the Board of Trustees of RiverSpring Health, a non-profit healthcare organization that offers managed long-term care, assisted living, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing in Riverdale, New York. Michele writes, “With a global aging population on the rise, RiverSpring Health is the organization to watch as it finds innovative solutions to caring for older adults that embody respect, safety, and imagination. I am excited to be part of this organization at such a consequential time for older adults.” Send your news to— Debbie Koslow Stern 198 Bluebird Drive, Colchester, VT 05446 debbie2907@gmail.com
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Allison Milne has owned Mendham Animal Hospital in New Jersey for 23 years and is still in small animal practice after 40 years. Her son, Kristofer Smith, is in his third year at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, where Allison received her degree in 1979. Andrew Miller is a member of the Admissions Committee at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester. He enjoys interviewing potential candidates to fill their classes. Ellen Sabo Morris retired from her job in Continuing and Distance Education at UVM. This year she will attend her 50th high school reunion in Connecticut—can it be that long already? Ellen and her husband, Barclay, look forward to celebrating their 40th anniversary in August. Ellen is busy with her “to do” list of projects, and weekend skydiving during the summer. She’s involved with her sorority, Alpha Chi Omega, and works with other alums planning an extensive remodel of the house’s kitchen. They hope to have it ready for the sorority’s 100th-year celebration in two years. The fundraising begins soon, and contributions are welcome at any time. Contact Ellen at ellen.morris@ uvm.edu. Nancy Murphy ’74 shares that after a life well-lived, her brother Kenneth M. Murphy passed away on June 29, 2019. Judy Peterson lives in Colchester, Vermont and continues to work as president and COO of the UVM Health Network Home
Health and Hospice. She is happy to have been recently appointed as chair of the OneCare Vermont Population Health Committee. After 20 years of service in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Albert (Bert) Thayer retired at the end of August. Send your news to– Deborah Layne Mesce 2227 Observatory Place NW Washington, DC 20007 dmesce@icloud.com
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Karlis Daukss is a principal engineer at Westinghouse Electric Co. LLC in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. After 40 years of service to the Department of Neurology at UNC Chapel Hill as chief of the neuromuscular section, James Howard ’70 MD’74 has transitioned to partial retirement. He will focus his efforts on therapeutic trials and translational research in myasthenia gravis. Frank Luisi feels fortunate to work with the NCAA Eligibility Center and their national program to help bring knowledge and information to coaches, counselors, and administrators. He helps student-athletes participate at Division I and II schools, including UVM's programs. He sends thanks and gratitude to his former football coach and UVM Athletic Director Rick Farnham ’69, and retired UVM Athletic Director, Denis Lambert ’54, for the mentoring and guidance they provide to him as a UVM student-athlete, a teacher and coach in 1974, and over the years. Adrienne Leinwand Maslin retired in July after a 45-year career in higher education, most recently as the chief student affairs officer at Middlesex Community College in Connecticut. She plans to spend time on writing projects and volunteering at a local animal shelter. Currently, she divides her time between West Hartford, Connecticut, and Martha’s Vineyard. All is well in Bennington, Vermont with Robin Outwater. Married for 38 years, he has two daughters and one granddaughter. Robin retired at age 62 after 27 years in the aviation industry and eight years in the construction business. He keeps in touch with several Delta Psi brothers and would love to hear from others. He’s “proud of the new Alumni House.” Steven Rice started a travel and cruise business as an independent affiliate with Cruise Brothers, Inc. He shares, “I am not ready for the rocking chair; I prefer cruising.” Steve encourages fellow UVMers to drop him a line at swinner123@aol.com to learn more. He and Anna are enjoying their retirement in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, where they can walk on the beach in less than five minutes. They have five grandchildren, with the youngest, Dylan Rice, born last August to their son and daughter-in-law, Dustin and Jeanine Rice. Send your news to— Emily Schnaper Manders 104 Walnut Street, Framingham, MA 01702 esmanders@gmail.com
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After 41 years at the Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, New Hampshire, Pamela Bielunis has retired. This summer she will complete visiting all the lower 48 states on a motorcycle trip with her husband of 40