1972

T'was the night before Christmas...Is Gary Bettman the Grinch who stole hockey? Don't expect much he went to Cornell. He also did not learn much from his ex-boss, who keeps the NBA rolling along.

...And all through the House...Sources tell me Shel Prentice lost in his bid for the Republican nomination for governor in Vermont. Jim Rubens won, though, in his bid for the Republican nomination for State Senate in New Hampshire, representing the district that includes Hanover. He unseated the 16 year incumbent, with most articles focusing on his spending for the campaign while glossing over his views on local school issues and spending. He became a Republican last year, deciding you can be fiscally conservative and pro-choice at the same time. Jim sold his retail home-furnishings business and is now a fulltime investor.

And who did appear...ln Indianapolis, DickPritchard started his ninth year as a fifthgrade teacher at Allisonville Elementary School (11th year there and 22nd in education). This is particularly noteworthy because the Indianapolis Star will have a reporter and two photographers covering the entire year. Accustomed as he is to dealing with the media in his other roles as high-school football and track coach, he is not worrying about any questions regarding a quarterback controversy. In an interview, though, while explaining why he teaches fifth grade, Dick recalled the year he taught high school and how the kids no longer cared, and in teaching kindergarten, where the kids were so excited and looked forward to it. He wanted to make a difference in between and help keep the kids excited about learning. Judging by the coverage, he is succeeding.

On Donner and Blitzen...Lawrie Lieber-man, independent consultant and ex(?)-rugby jock extraordinaire, has become a member of the board of directors of Scriptel Holdings in Columbus, Ohio. Scriptel has interests in pen-based computing. From the Keene, N.H., law firm of Green, McMahon & Heed (which at company cocktail parties becomes Mean, Hey Hon, and Greed), comes the idyllic life of ex-D.A. and country lawyer Peter Heed. A few years ago Peter and wife Tricia bought some land and built a house in Westmore- land, N.H., where they and their two sons now live right near or on the Connecticut. As Peter writes, "Not only does this allow my family to enjoy all the benefits the river has to offer, but it also places me a mile downstream from our local county jail, making it convenient to visit clients whose cases may not have gone particularly well!" In his spare time, Peter coaches several teams in pee-wee leagues (his sons are six and eight) and canoe races. Last year he was the first ever to win the Masters National Championships in both Marathon and downriver whitewater. Peter has co-authored a book appropriately titled Canoe Racing: A Competitors Guide to Marathonand Downriver Competition (Acorn Press, 1993). My thanks for the letter. I hope to catch you later in Hanover, Peter.

And to all, a good night.

10 Waterside Plaza, Apt. 6D, New York, NY 10010

peter Heed was the first ever to win the Masters National Championships in both, marathon and downriver whitewater canoeing. Jon Ennsidler '72