Congratulations to Lynmar Brock whose book, In This Hospitable Land, has been honored as a finalist in the historical fiction category of the 2012 International Books Awards. Lynmar is currently working on a sequel to his first book, Must Thee Fight. Also on the book front, Hod Symes is in the final stages of publication of Cross Roads: A History of Wells River, Vermont. Hod is also chairman of the 250th anniversary celebration of Wells River and Haverhill, New Hampshire, in May 2013. Residents of St. Joseph, Missouri, Hod and Mabel spend each summer at his boyhood home in Wells River.


Hod also had two grandfathers who served with the Union in the Civil War, one with the New Hampshire militia and one with the 45th Massachusetts Volunteers. In this sesquicentennial time we invite other classmates who have a family or other association with the Civil War to share your recollections with us. 


It has just been announced that the 3,500-member Essex County Bar Association will present its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Awardto Buck Kuttner in October. Congratulations to Buck on his outstanding career, significant community service and contributions to his profession.


Congratulations are also in order to Paul Mannes, whose grandson Phillip was accepted to the class of 2016. One of his classmates will be Joe Mathewson’s granddaughter Elizabeth. In addition, Joe had the honor to present granddaughter Emily her diploma at the 2012 Commencement.


The Wayside Inn, Sudbury, Massachusetts, in early June was the site of an antique car show where Joe Donovan drove and exhibited his three glorious cars—all woodies: 1937 Ford, 1944 Mercury and 1948 Chrysler Town & Country. Be sure to see Joe’s newsletter for the photos. 


Dick Cooper retired from a successful oncology practice in upstate New York to West Palm Beach, Florida, where he claims his golf game is his only source of steady income. 


I have been reading Jim Wright’s new book, Those Who Have Borne the Battle. It is much more than a military history and well worth your time.


Our next mini-reunion is Homecoming, October 26-27, vs. Harvard. 


—Ken Lundstrom, 1101 Exchange Place, #1106, Durham, NC 27713; (919) 206-4639; kenlundstrom @yahoo.com