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Our alert Upper Valley news spotter Paul Tuhus has uncovered another source of useful information in the form of the Norwich Historical Society's newsletter. A recent mailing reports the society members were treated to a sohn, who is also the Colleges associate director of development communications, creating messaging and editorial content in all media in support of the $1.3 billion Campaign for the Dartmouth Experience. Bill is an award-winning children's author who also does the photography for his books. He has written more than two dozen books dealing with unlocking the secrets of things we all wanted to know but didn't make the effort to find out. His 1988 book Ice Cream takes the reader through Ben & Jerry's ice cream plant and in a similar vein Cookies tells the story of a bakery where Famous Amos' goodies are created. Bill has chosen subjects as diverse as the beginnings of a forest and what life is like with Senator Bill Bradley on the floor of the U.S. Senate. He and wife Pam have two grown sons living in the Northeast and the family has been in Vermont since the late 19705. Bill's work with the College keeps him in contact with many classmates, and he mentioned visiting Todd Peterson here in the Pacific Northwest.

Speaking of visiting, please check the class Web site where you will find a new section created by Webmaster Peter Elias called "Travel Route '69." You can use this site to locate classmates with whom you can visit and stay as you tour the country. You may also add your name to the list of those who are offering to be hosts.

Returning to literature, Ted Baehr has two new books in print. He has joined legendary entertainer Pat Boone to write The Culture-WiseFamily and has co-authored the story of the life of William Wilberforce in The Amazing Grace ofFreedom.

Julian Reeves has provided many interesting details of his recent life. He retired from the Defense Logistics Agency in 2002, then became a contractor working at TSA, DEA, EPA and, most recently, at DHS Immigration and Customs Enforcement. His work is in human resources, where he develops policies and represents the agency in several assistance and workplace groups Julian and wife Deborah have a blended family of five adult children and four grandchildren. His "one and only hobby" is autocross, and he is apparently doing it well as he described a meet last fall where he pushed his Mercedes through the curving course to ever-improving times. Life has not been all fun, however, as Julian, a Type 1 diabetic since 1969, became allergic to chocolate and a recent low-blood glucose level led to a diagnosis of hypoglycemic encephalopathy. He says recovery is possible and his prognosis is good, although it was a significant event. He mainly hopes it won't interfere with his autocross.

Please check in with our ever-eager '69 Times editor Allen Denison and stay in touch with one another.

Regrettably I must inform you that Bruce Cameron has died. His obituary appears in this issue.

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