1959

News was a bit slow, so I left the Middle-of-the-Road and traveled to Tucson, where I visited with Ted Izzard. After a successful career in the Far East, Ted is enjoying semi-retirement, while keeping active with real estate "adventures." Also, enjoyed a warm reception with Fred Webster and Mary Alice. Fred told me a great story about meeting Tom Waterman in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. Tom, now living in San Marino, California, was being honored as a member of St. Johnsbury Academy's state championship football team—so years ago! Highlight of the event was a horse-drawn float with teammembers Friday night, followed by the big game with Lyndonville on Saturday. St. Johnsbury is only 60 miles north of Hanover—suppose some of that "winning attitude" could flow south? Though both Ted and Fred are enjoying the great weather in the Southwest, I think they "secretly" miss the snow, cold and wind-chill of New England!

Apparently, age 65 still beckons retirement. A note from Jerry Allyn tells of his leaving the Hazelett Corp after 27 years, and Jerry and Fran plan to remain in the Burlington, Vermont, area. They often visit with Fran's brother, Sam Werner, as well as Roger Condit, Jerry's brother-in-law.

Jerry Scott, fully retired, still plans to work for H & R Block during tax season—in Key West, Florida! Jerry plans to winter in Summerland Key and spend the summer months near Fenwick Island, Delaware—both locations border the ocean. Not totally parochial Jerry visited the Pacific Coast last June with stops in Oregon and Washington.

Sig Ginsburg has retired as senior V.R for finance and business development at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Sig will be joining DHR International, the fifth largest U.S. executive search firm, as executive VP. For fun and relaxation Sig draws cartoons. Sig will also continue to do some consulting work for the museum.

Avery thoughtful note from "Tip" Putnam, still living in Buffalo, New York, but soon-to-be taking more time to "smell the roses" and play more golf. Tip has been living in Buffalo since 1967, where he enjoyed a private practice in pediatrics for 23 years. He joined the ranks of academia in 1993, holding a number of positions, and now remains as chief of general pediatrics at the Children's Hospital in Buffalo. Still married to the same sweet lady after 36 years, Tip has two grown sons. Fighting a few physical ailments, Tip has given up hockey, but looks forward to leaving Buffalo in the rearview mirror—7 feet of snow in one day last year—and heading south!

Looking to enjoy an authentic clambake in New York City? Though a bit unusual, Jim Sanford has been catering this delicacy for over 20 years. (Read more about him on page 56.)

If you are in the New Haven area, Bob Perron, a noted aerial and architectural photographer based in Branford, Connecticut, has an exhibit on sprawl now showing at the Yale University School of Forestry and Environmental Studies.

March in Maine—time for the "Mud Bowl."

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