We were saddened to hear of the death of Ham and Dottie Chase’s son Thomas, age 56, due to a heart attack while skiing in New Hampshire in February. He was a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Maine. All of their many friends extend their sympathy. The writer enjoyed lunch with Bill Hallager in late March. He is indulging in some genealogy to hand to his grandchildren but has reached a temporary setback in that his paternal grandfather’s records are available but all in Danish. Our perennial reunion chairman Bob Kirsch reminds us that our 65th is approaching. In September of 2012 we’ll be guests of the College at the Hanover Inn. Stay healthy and don’t miss the event. John Trethaway’s grandson, class of ’13, is one of 15 (out of 100) who qualified for membership on the Dartmouth Ski Patrol. Fred Sistare sent a news item mentioning championship ski jumping at the remodeled 90-meter hill in Brattleboro, Vermont. We all recall the size of the crowds at the Dartmouth Carnival jumping. Prior to WW II jumping meets were a major crowd attraction in the Northeast, with events at areas such as Bear Mountain, New York; Berlin, New Hampshire; Brattleboro; Lake Placid, New York; Rumford, Maine; and Salisbury, Connecticut. The sympathy of the class is extended to the families of those who died recently: Charles Meyer, April 22, 2008; Frank Porta, July 27, 2009; and James Sheekey, October 9, 2009. 


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—Donald Page, 21 Alva St., East Greenbush, NY 12061; (518) 477-4768