1975

As I write this Boston and New York are recovering from one of the largest snowfalls in recent memory, but as you read this spring will be right around the corner. The campus has seen little snow this past winter, as Hanover, like many locations, has had one of the warmest winters on record. But that hasn't slowed things down at all. The campus has been very busy this past season as construction is flat out with much needed new dorms being built at an incredible pace and the renovations to Alumni Gym, including the swimming pool and adjacent areas, as well as the creation of a new fitness center above the first-floor offices at the back of the building. Be sure to check the new facilities out when you're next on campus.

Nancy and I had dinner with Sandy Tierney and Cathy at Ashmont Grill just outside of Boston the other night. I am obligated to report that Sandy has more hair than what I last reported in my column ayear ago. And I must also report that aside from regularly beating me in singles squash, he is the No. 1 national ranked doubles player in the 50-and-over category, according to the latest USSRA report. Sandy continues to thrive in the real estate business and I continue to benefit from his frequent squash lessons on and off the court.

Blake Winchell stopped by on his way from Washington, D.C., back to San Francisco and spent the night with us as well. All is well on his front and Lou Ann and Blake's three children- Elizabeth, Andrew and Richard—keep him on his toes. Blake lives in Puerto Valley, just outside of Stanford for those of you who want to stop in for a free drink sometime.

On a sad note, I just learned that Steve Rattigan died at St. Vincent's Hospital in New York City. Steve spent much of his professional life in the insurance business and for the last 25 years lived in Little Falls, New Jersey. Though he lived in Yankee territory, he was an avid Red Sox fan and loved going to Fenway Park. One newspaper article mentioned that one of his greatest thrills was living long enough to see the Red Sox win the World Series. Our thoughts are with Steves wife, Gail, and his family.

Well that's all for now. Not much in the mailbag this month, which is why I have had to pick on my two good friends to fill in the gap. Next column I'll have to resort to creative nonfiction about some of you unless you send those cards and e-mails in. Nancy and I send our best to all of you.

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