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Unfortunately deleted from last issues article (which greatly exceeded our allotted number of words), were two more indirect accolades and reaffirmation of the class' Robert Frost statue project. First, Frank Ginn and his wife, Madge, were in Boulder, Colorado, in early June and came across a bronze replica of our Frost statue by George Lundeen sitting quietly but prominently on the University of Colorado campus. Second, Pat and I were in the Dartmouth Bookstore on Alumni Council weekend and came across a glossy file folder for papers that had six pictures of Dartmouth on the front and back covers, including one of the Frost statue alongside the usual photographs of Baker Library, Bartlett Tower, Dartmouth Hall, etc. I guess that this more than justifies the enthusiasm and tenaciousness exhibited several years ago by Mike Murphy and his Frost statue committee!

I received a letter from Jim Richards letting us know that Maplelag, his family run resort located in Calloway, Minnesota, was named North America's best cross country ski resort for 2 002-03. The resort was started by Jim and his wife, Mary, 30 years ago, with no experience in the hospitality or food industry but a solid skiing background, a "D" liberal arts education and a classmate, Chuck Ritchie, who sent many college guest groups there over the years. In addition, the Richards family for many years had a 2,000-tap maple syrup operation (great for the teeth and for the many dentists who serviced them over the years).

Also involved in the hospitality and food industry is our own Animal House celebrity classmate, Bob "Otter" Anderson. Bobs letter to DAM states specifically in line one that he "graduated from Dartmouth College in 1961 and was, for better or for worse, a member of A.D., the fraternity immortalized in John Christian Miller's film AnimalHouse (like we didn't already know this)." Otter goes on to talk about his Cole Bailey Vineyards (named after his 5-year-old son), which released a new cabernet wine this past summer and which carries the term "Sesquipedalian" on its label. Joining Bob at the winery to celebrate the release were several infamous Dartmouth A.D.s, including our own homegrown Duane Cox. I know that Pat and I are still drinking Otters Road Trip Red, and still enjoying it (and the label).

Tom Whitmore writes that he is now retired and living in Skokie, Illinois, during the warm months and in Mazatlan, Mexico, during the cold months. Sounds okay to me, Tom; do you want visitors in the winter? Tom can be reached by email at littletulip@msn.com.

News from the class' perennial social and entertainment chairman, Oscar Arslanian, who reports that he participated in the taping of a two hour PBS pledge week special titlecL At the Drive In. This rock 'n' roll spectacular, to be shown in December 2003, includes many of the legends of rock 'n' roll, including Fabian (the show's host) and Chris Montez, both of whom are managed by the big "O", himself a legend (at least within the class of 1961). Meanwhile, while Oscar is dealing with the era of rock 'n' roll, his wife, Nyla, continues to serve as editor of Discover Hollywood Magazine and as president of the Hollywood Arts Council.

Finally, the class arts endowment fund will support three exciting concerts in the upcoming 2003-04 year, including the incredibly creative, topically political and entertaining satirical/music group, Capitol Steps, which over the years Pat and I have seen in New York, Chicago, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.

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