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In my last column, I mentioned that many of our classmates had returned to their "roots" of childhood. A recent article about Dann Lewis proves that all of us are not so parochial! Dann, a former director of tourism for the state of New York, now serves in that same capacity for the state of Maine. Prior to these "mundane" positions, Dann has been an airline executive and resort owner in the Bahamas and followed that "tough duty" with a two-year stint of escorting the Radio City Rockettes on promotional tours! Now in Maine, Dann is trying to dispel the mis- conception that the state is too cold and remote for tourists to visit. Dann, I wish you well, but please don't be too successful—some of us na- tives don't really mind the "tranquility" of our surroundings!

I am sure many of you remember how Roger Squire had been honored at our 40th for having come the furthest distance—he had mistakenly been listed in our obituary column! Well, it happened again, but thanks to John Hibbs '58 and our John Towle, the obituary for Übed Bamahry was not published. Sadly, Übed's beloved wife, Lies, did pass away on October 9,2000. Ubed, living in Jakarta, Indonesia, has enjoyed a very successful career with Pertamina, the Indonesian national oil company, and has always maintained his interest in our class and in Dartmouth.

If any of you are looking for relatives that might have participated in the Alaskan gold rush, feel free to give John Cook a call in Fairbanks, Alaska. After spending three years in the Air Force, grad school at Brown and the University of Wisconsin, John taught and became chair of the anthropology department at the University of Alaska. Prior to his retirement, John worked as an archeologist for the Bureau of Land Management.

Mike Stern and Margie spent the year-end holidays in Paris. Mike, working to develop a fragrance for Russell Simmons' Co. Phat Farm, said that weather was sunny and in the 60s, and still considers Paris the most beautiful city in the world.

This class has found many ways to "re-connect", but Shelly London has really outdone us. He recently re-connected with Mike Melvoin on a flight to Las Vegas—via a head-set! Seems that United was featuring Mike's new CD and a brief commentary about Mike on their jazz channel!

We now have two retirees in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains. Craig Harlan and Bill Gumble often get together "on the links," tell stories, and lie about the results—they both reported winning! Bill has retired from his country law practice and Craig from Brush Wellman Inc. Evidently, Craig must win because he spends six months in Palm City, Florida. Craig had an opportunity to play golf with Bill Colehower and Earl Glazier sans carts or caddies. After carrying their bags for eighteen holes, the 19th hole was brief! How times have changed!

Must be about time to venture outdoors— the ice is nearly out of the lake! Stay connected,

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