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Our large contingent of Southern California classmates is excited about hosting our 1993 West Coast reunion. According to Class President Art Kelton, Oscar Arslanian has agreed chair the reunion. Oscar, who is calling it "the '93 Hollywood Reunion" already is getting others to volunteer to serve on the various committees needed to bring off a successful reunion. "The enthusiasm is tremendous," Art reports.

The dates are May 7-10, 1993, with some additional possibilities scheduled on days on either side to help East Coast folks plan a minivacation around the reunion. The reunion likely will be based in a hotel in Beverly Hills or Hollywood, rather than in Los Angeles itself. "The Washington reunion was the best I have ever been to," said Art. "We're hoping to match or exceed that success."

Our "regular" Hanover reunion is not until June 1995, so the West Coast reunion offers an opportunity to see your classmates without interfering with our 35th Reunion.

Why California? Check the geographical listings in your new directory. California has the largest number of classmates: 91, compared to 61 in New York, 56 in Massachusetts, 46 in Connecticut, and 36 in Pennsylvania, the states rounding out our top five. Surely if a bunch of us can fly out from the East Coast, our huge Bay Area contingent will travel south to L.A Let's block our '93 calendars now. I have.

Art reports that Bob Elmore flew out to Vail for a ski vacation in January, and Art joined him on the slopes. "He is still a super skier." Bob is with Arthur Anderson in Wellesley, Mass. It's a job that puts him on the road much of the time.

Class Agent Henry Eberhardt needs your help. He needs people to help call classmates, and if you haven't sent in your pledge, please do so as soon as possible.

Class projects chairman Mike Murphy would appreciate your thoughts and suggestions on class projects.

Tony Field, a longtime resident of Australia, is driving his stake in the Hanover area. According to the Rutland Daily Herald, he's bought the Freegrace Leavitt Tavern in Hartford, Vt., and plans to turn it back into an inn and small restaurant. The house, built in 1794, was a regular stop for riders between White River Junction and Woodstock. Tony told the paper the house would sleep ten guests, and the restaurant will serve 20 people. His wife, Gin, will be the cook. The house and barns will showcase art from his Paris gallery. They plan to open the inn within the next few weeks. Sounds like the class ought to pay a visit.

Don Baker has taken early retirement after serving as co-president of Ameritech Services, the planning unit for the five Bell telephone companies owned by Ameritech, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Arslanian writes from Hollywood to say that Fritz Kern, senior vice president and general manager of American Isuzu Motors, accepted the Discover Hollywood award from the Hollywood Arts Council, one of several presented by the council in January at its "Charlie" awards ceremony. Nyla Arslanian is president of the council, and Oscar was master of ceremonies at the awards luncheon. Also present were BillFigilis, Steve Elson, and William "MalibuFats" Miller.

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