Our class project, the Class of 1974 Bunkhouse at the Moosilauke Ravine Lodge, stands weather tight under the winter snows, awaiting volunteers in the spring. Depending upon the length and severity of the winter, work will begin anew at the end of April or early May to complete siding, interior walls, bunk beds, trim, painting and staining. Keep an eye open for class email and regular mailings calling for weekend volunteers again to execute this important finish work. There will be a formal dedication of the bunkhouse with College officials, classmates, friends, Dartmouth Outing Club members and other volunteers on Thursday afternoon, June 12. Make plans now to join in these festivities and to attend this kick-off event to our 40th reunion. The reunion, June 12-15, will include the classes of 1973 and 1975 again, so we will have a wonderful opportunity to see and catch up with many old friends. 


One of the fall volunteers on the bunkhouse project, Peter Blodgett, has also found time for other endeavors. The College forwarded to me an Upper Valley Life review of Santa Luna, a delightful new children’s book by Peter, illustrated by J. Moria Stephens. Set in Hawaii, this Christmas story describes a young girl’s adventure—with her scientist mother’s help—to overcome her doubts about the existence of Santa Claus. Peter knows books. He is a librarian with the Latham Memorial Library in Thetford, Vermont, and with the Peabody Library in Post Mills, Vermont. Peter and his wife, Ruth Mayer, live in Thetford.


As always, be safe and send news.


—Rick Sample, Retreat Farm, 1137 Manakin Road, Manakin Sabot, VA 23103; samplejr@msn.com