1965

Here it is the end of February as I write this column looking out on a gorgeous snowy New Hampshire landscape, knowing that by the time this is published we will be headed into spring, or at least mud season. Two weeks ago I was in Hanover for Club Officers Weekend and Winter Carnival. It was another of those years when the College had to truck in snow to build the statue in the center of campus, but with valiant efforts by the students and cold-enough temperatures a fine statue was completed.

Rick Spears reports that snow has been plentiful, and the skiing has been excellent in Colorado. He has lived in Arvada, between Boulder and Denver, for 36 years. Rick administers a medical practice of 11 nephrologists (kidney specialists) who cover 10 different hospitals. It's quite a challenge, but one he enjoys. Happily, children and grandchildren all live nearby.

Speaking from a more southerly climate, Roger Rines tells me that he is looking forward to selling his rental properties in the not-toodistant future and embarking on a tour of the national parks. Unfortunately, he's had difficulty with coronary artery disease, diabetes and a severe leg fracture in the last couple of years. He also spoke of his continuing fondness for Dartmouth and appreciation for the financial aid that made it possible for him to attend. Though he missed the last reunion, he's looking forward to future ones. In looking back over the major issues in life, he poses the question: "Why do we own neckties?"

Turning to the Midwest, I had a delightful chat with Jim Frank of Winnetka, Illinois. He too reports some good skiing both at Aspen and in France. He continues to run his auto-fleet leasing and management business, which serves the United States, Canada and a particularly growing market in Europe. In his spare time he is on several nonprofit boards, including the U.S. Ski Team. His children, in their 30s, are doing well and Jim's first grandchild is due in early March.

A fellow resident of Winnetka is Larry Hunt, but only until February 28, since he and his wife, Katherine, are downsizing and moving to nearby Glenview, Illinois. Larry practices law in Chicago with the firm of Sidley and Austin. He deals with legal and regulatory issues in the field of futures and derivatives. Mentoring younger attorneys also consumes a good deal of his time and energy. Daughters Carolyn '00 and Laura reside in California. His son Darwin graduated from Deerfield and now attends Middlebury, where he plays hockey. Larry also has a stepson who is an attorney in San Francisco and a stepdaughter who is an executive in Chicago. He has lots of reasons to travel to the East and West. Larry is periodically in touch with fellow attorney and classmate Eric Engstrom in Kansas.

Class president Ken McGruther reports that he spent the evening of his 63 rd birthday playing hockey in the "Under 30 League." Congratulations!

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