A long note from Jacques Harlow provided me with news about the mini-reunion in early October. It was attended by approximately 15 classmates and their wives/significant others. Ray DeVoe, our new CEO, had planned for a conference call during the class meeting that would permit class officers who could not attend (Jim Birney and Nev Chamberlain) to participate. Apparently it worked for Jim—but not for me. The phone rang. I answered. I could hear a cacophony of voices including, I thought, that of Joe Medlicott—I repeatedly uttered “hello.” Then came a busy signal. I hung up. End of story. No more rings.


The weekend was enlivened by Jack and Jill Harned, who entertained the group at their home with their usual panache.


Charlie Abbe, a valued friend since high school, sadly informs me that Ken Clark’s beloved wife, Ellen, has passed away. Heartfelt condolences, Ken.


Joanne Sardella ’83, the daughter of Joe and Eva Sardella, is employed by Raymond James Financial Services and has recently given us some very sound financial advice.


Clift and Joan Whiteman have been to Vero Beach, Florida, several times in search of a suitable house. So far their efforts have been frustrated by difficult owners. We very much hope they will ultimately succeed.


After reading Bob Kilmarx’s story of reacquiring his old cruising sailboat, Bob Mauk’s widow, Joan, called to see if I had Bob’s address. I did. She expected to be back in Vero in early November.


Bob McIlwain reports having seen the Harneds, Hoffmans and Bob Kilmarx and Babs at Squam Lake in New Hampshire last summer.


We had hoped to pay a visit to Bill and Martha Lee Pulley at their home in Cashiers, North Carolina, last fall but could not because of my health.


Jim Birney has turned over his class presidency to Ray DeVoe in recognition of Ray’s recent significant contributions to class affairs. Jim reports that his health is improving but that Bobbie still suffers from chronic fatigue syndrome.


My daughter Lynn took a course with Joe Medlicott in Hanover several summers ago. Her comment was, “How lucky you were, Dad, to have had such a wonderful classmate.” Be of good cheer.


—Nev Chamberlain, 1835 N. Garden Grove Circle, Vero Beach, FL 32962; (772) 569-2893: ranevero03 @aol.com