Class Notes
Fax or mail your class notes.
Fax to 518-327-6267,
mail to PSC Alumni Office,
P.O. Box 265, Paul Smiths, NY 12970
or E-mail
alumni@paulsmiths.edu.
1950s
Clare (Ely) Hatler '50 remarried in 2001, to Don Hatler. She's
still living in the same home she's been in since 1975, and raises
miniature donkeys. Find out more about the donkeys and Clare by
writing 256 Lester Way, Sequim, WA 98382.
Charles "Chuck" LaForge '50 wrote with news that he has sold
the Beekman Arms Hotel in Rhinebeck, after 44 years and has retired to
Florida. The hotel is known as "America's oldest hotel" and dates
circa 1766. Reach Chuck in his retirement at 18 West Buttonrush
Circle, Palm City, FL 34990 or at claforge@msn.com.
Bruce A. McCaffrey '52 attended the 50th reunion on campus in
July, and had a great time with Cy Murphy '52 et al. Classmates
can write Bruce at P.O. Box 53, Fort Covington, NY 12937.
Robert B. Thomas '52 has retired and is staying busy with his
church and also as commander of the Newburg Township American Legion
Post 1420. Friends can reach Robert at 46 Old Little Britain Road,
Newburgh, NY 12550.
H. Neal Schaefer '52 and his wife Mim have retired after 47
years as owners-operators of a small property, Holiday Harbor Beach
Motel, located near Ormond Beach, Florida. Neal writes that their four
children (two sons and two daughters) and their families all live in
Florida. Write the retired Schaefers at 1537 Ocean Shore Blvd., Ormond
Beach, FL 32175.
Robert V. Kramer '53 is still active and still working at the
age of 69. After graduating from Paul Smith's College, Bob went on to
the National Hardwood Association School and then graded hardwood
lumber in the U.S. and South America for ten years. He went on to
sales with Weyerhauser Canada in 1964, and is now executive director
with Besse Forest Products, exporting to Asia, and has been traveling
there for the past 30 years. Catch up with Bob stateside at 1150 Cedar
Branch Ct., Marietta, GA 30064.
Edward A. Padgett '54 and his wife Triss retired this past June
from the St. John's County School System after 11 and 25 years,
respectively. This was Edward's second retirement, his first being in
1990 from the Stroh's Brewery Company after 28 years, as an area
manager. The retirees can be reached at 2612 St Noelle Court, Ponte
Vedra Beach, FL 32082.
Peter A. Kalmes '56 wrote of two recent elections, one to the
Board of Finance, Town of Cornwall and as treasurer with Cornwall
Child Care Center, both in Cornwall, Conn. Congratulate Peter at 136
Popple Swamp Road, Cornwall Bridge, CT 06754 or pakalmes@aol.com.
Gerald H. Sevits '56 writes that he has retired. As a student,
he lived in "Old Dorm" and would like to hear from Neil Lukow,
Murray Stoddard, Tom Ravida '53 or any of his old friends. Reach
Jerry at 160 East 88th Street, Apt. 9D, NY, NY 10128.
Eric P. Rasmussen '56 writes that after 46 years, his PSC
family of Acra and Windham (Greene County) are still proud of their
College. Eric notes that the campus keeps getting nicer. He wishes he
could start all over again! Reach Eric at 6047 Route #23, Acra, NY
12405.
Harry Ruecker '57 will be retiring from RPI's Public Safety
Department after 15 years, but won't be sitting around. Harry will
continue in the public safety field on board ship with the University
of Pittsburgh's "Semester at Sea" program. Reach Harry on land at 9
Quarry Road, Albany, NY 12205.
Raymond H. Davis '57 recently retired from the NYS Department
of Transportation and is keeping busy with home improvement and church
work. Classmates and friends can contact Raymond at 1499 Keyes Avenue,
Niskayuna, NY 12309 or davisrh@peoplepc.com.
James P. Eisenberg '57 sent word that he is president and CEO
of Confidential Investigations Ltd. in Ithaca, continuing with
protective services (corporate and private) and all private
investigative matters. Get in touch with James at 429 Main Street,
Newfield, NY 14867 or confidentialinvestigations@msn.com.
C. Paul Glenn '57 is wondering what ever happened to Homer
Tyler and Geraldine Drew of the kitchen staff '56 - '57, where Paul
worked. He remembers them as great people to work for. Paul needed the
work to help put him through PSC. He also mentioned how great
Dr. McKee was and how much he cared, as did most of the staff. Paul
hopes he will be sponsoring his grandson at PSC in three years. Write
to Paul at 8065 Indian Trail Road, Brooksville, FL 34613 or email
paulglenn@bellsouth.net.
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1960s
Edmund J. Neale '60 retired from shellfish farming and the
U.S. Coast Guard Reserve, is now keeping busy playing Bluegrass,
staying active with Boy Scouts, and driving a school bus. Write Edmund
at 42 Indian Head Drive, Sayville, NY 11782.
H. Brenton Teillon '60 is still working for the State of
Vermont as chief of forest protection. Friends can reach Brent at 863
Elmore Mt. Road, Morrisville, VT 05661 or bteillon@aol.com.
James J. Sheridan '61 has retired to Florida, and is living on
the west coast between Fort Meyers and Sarasota. Reach Jim at
bonniejimbobcat@aol.com or phone 914-426-2727.
Edward "Ted" S. Smith '61 is enjoying retirement. He doesn't
know how many times he has said "I do not know how I had time to
work"— he was too busy to make reunion last summer! Ted can be
reached at P.O. Box 226, Chaumont, NY 13622 or teddonnasmith@aol.com.
James R. Apffel '62 retired after 36 years as a New Jersey
State Park service superintendent. He served as superintendent at
Wawayanda State Park, Cheesequake State Park, Round Valley Recreation
Area and Washington Crossing State Park. Contact James at 104 Worman
Raod, Stockton, NJ 08559 or jamesapffel@hotmail.com.
Ronald E. Curvin '62 has retired after a career in the
municipal bond business in NYC. He is now living on Owesco Lake in the
Finger Lakes region and learning to refinish furniture. Friends can
reach Ron at RD 4, Box 114, Moravia, NY 13118.
William J. Taxter '62 retired from the Army National Guard
(CW5) after 34 years of service. He is a self-employed mason
contractor and is building a new home in Lyman, N.H. Bill says he has
been married 32 years, has three children and two grandchildren, and
one on the way. Contact Bill at 52 West Street, Lisbon, NH 03585 or
bjtax@together.net.
Captain Louis C. Curth '63 writes that he is approaching the
end of a 39-year career with the NYS DEC Forest Rangers. Lou has two
grown children, one patient wife, lots of dear friends and great
memories from a journey that began at Paul Smith's College. Reach
Captain and Mrs. Curth at P.O. Box 161, Sacketts Harbor, NY 13685.
Edward T. Golonka '63 would like to hear from Alpha fraternity
brothers who lived at Kellogg House in 1962 and 1963. Contact Edward
at 28 Margaret Drive, Albany, NY 12211-1127, 518/437-0544.
Peter O. Lane '63 is a secondary school teacher. He teaches
woodworking and runs the school's work program. He is also very
involved with Quaker meeting activities and volunteers as a fireman
and track worker on the Wilmington and Western RR, an excursion
line. Write Peter at Westtown School, Westtown, PA 19395, or email
plane@westtown.edu.
Alton E. Knapp '64 is enjoying the change from state employment
to environmental consultant. He and his wife, Linda, had the chance to
tour the new library — "Awesome! Let's keep it going." Reach
Alton and Linda at 3031 State Route 40, Greenwich, NY 12834.
Richard F. Barker '64 sent news of his retirement on December
1, 2002 from the New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry after 34
years of service, where he most recently served as acting
director. Congratulate Richard at 20 Ogden Lane, Manalapan, NJ 07726
or barksnskip@aol.com.
Harold Callaghan '65 is a self-employed building contractor who
builds Adirondack style custom homes, and has built or refurbished
more than a dozen log homes. Harry enjoys working with wood and joked
that he should have studied in the forestry program instead of liberal
arts. Reach Harry at RR 1 Box 264, Lake Clear, NY 12945.
Leonard Gleckel '66 notes that seven years ago he and his
family gave up on corporate America and started their own business of
manufacturing and selling awards for recognition. His only regret is
that he hadn't done it 20 years earlier. When in the Boston area,
friends can stop by to say hi at 4 Country Lane, Southboro, MA 01772.
Craig E. Johnson '66 retired from school counseling in
Washington State after 30 years of counseling and coaching basketball
and football. He is currently working, after his retirement, for the
Department of Defense in Kitzinger, Germany, serving as an elementary
school counselor. This is Craig's second year in Germany, and he spent
three years in Gitmo, Cuba. Drop Craig a line at CMR 449 Box 1244,
APO, AE 09031.
Robert J. Casper '67 writes that even though he has never
spoken it, he has been teaching Spanish in his school. Last year he
earned National Certification in English. If any of the old crew from
the Plantation ever get to Wyoming, look him up at 1601 Valley View
Drive, Lyman, WY 82937. Reach Bob by email at
casperb@mail.unita6.k12.wy.us.
Richard L. Folk '67 sent news that logging sports at the
University of Idaho continue as a strong program, but he hasn't seen a
PSC transfer for several years. One of the last students was Gary
Lester '89, who has graduated and operates an environmental
consulting business known as EcoAnalysts, Inc. (Remember the words of
Horace Greeley, "Go West, young man.") Those westward bound can
contact Richard at 1101 Kennedy Ford Road, Potlatch, ID 83855.
George W. McBride '67 is starting up new paper machine at Fiber
Marks' New Jersey Technical Specialties Warren Glen paper mill. George
was recently promoted to director of strategic manufacturing for Fiber
Mark. Congratulations, George!
Billy L. Morris '67 retired May 23, 2002 from the NYS DEC after
32 years as a service forester in the Western Finger Lakes and is now
consulting on a part-time basis. Catch up with Billy at 6692 Route 415
South, Bath, NY 14810.
Kathleen (Brown) Kalinowski '68 writes of her five children
— one married son, two single sons, one daughter in the Marines,
and a daughter who is a senior in high school. Kathy can be contacted
at 944 Ivy Lane, Cary, NC 27511 or kalkat@dellepro.com
Lloyd E. Peterson '68 is the chief of reservoir system analysis
for the Mid-Pacific Region branch of the Bureau of Reclamation. His
branch maintains and develops a computer model of the Central Valley
Project's reservoirs and delivery system. Friends can reach Lloyd at
8260 Sunbonnet Drive, Fair Oaks, CA 95628 or LloydEPeterson@sc.com.
Lynn A. Selden '68 sends news that he is doing great. He can't
believe it'll be 35 years this May since graduating! Lynn would enjoy
hearing from some of his former classmates; e-mail him at
lselden@superior.net.
1970s
Harry J. Marshall '70 has retired from the IRS as a revenue
officer, and opened his own tax preparation business called The Tax
Authority, in Sebastian, FL. Harry and his wife Sara celebrated their
28th anniversary on Oct 12th. Congratulate the Marshalls at 825 Bailey
Drive, Sebastian, FL 32958.
Michael Robinson '70 tells us that he is working on completing
his Ph.D. in organization and management with a specialization in
leadership at Capella University School of Business. Michael can be
contacted at P.O. Box 129, Fairfax, CA 93978-0129.
John (Jack) Connelly '72 spent the last two weeks of August in
China, where he is the US representative of the Grouse Specialists
Group, and participated in the 9th International Grouse Symposium. He
also got to spend an additional nine days hiking and touring through
Central China. Find out more about grouse, China and Jack at 82 West
215 North, Blackfoot ID 83221.
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Roderick D. Johnston '73 wrote from Oregon with news that he
has published Road Repair Handbook, the first in his Project Logic™
Book Series, aimed at offering smart solutions for land
development. Check out Rod's website at www.transmtn.com or contact
Rod at P.O Box 1089, Fall City, WA 98024,
siteworks@earthlink.net. (See page 7 for more about the book.)
Jay Lackey '73 stopped by campus and the Alumni Office in
September for the first time since 1973! He's worked for nearly 30
years with the Vermont State Forestry Department in fire control and
forest health management. His campus visit sent him down memory lane
as he recounted his time living on Keese's Mills Road, renting from
Homer who ran the cafeteria, doing lots of studying and getting the 2
B's he earned while he was here —one in gym, and one from Gould
Hoyt in silviculture. Jay was here when the white pine was brought
down and remembers being called to Buxton Gym afterward for a lecture
from Dean Rutherford.
Armand S. Amendola '74 sends news that he's been happily
married for more than 25 years to his PSC roommate's sister! He and
his wife, Jeannine, have been blessed with four wonderful children,
Nathaniel (19), Rebeccah (18), and Christian and Zachary (16). Reach
the whole crew at P.O. Box 185249, Hamden, CT 06518 or
armand@agw-usa.com.
David G. Horrax '74 wrote with news from Canby, Oregon where he
lives with his wife, Vicki, son Steven (16) and daughter Katie
(14). David has been in the helicopter logging business in Canby since
1976. He would love to hear from old friends! Give him a whirl at
dvhorrax@msn.com or 1025 North Noble Court, Canby, OR 97013.
Richard J. Strunk '74 writes with news that he was elected
executive vice president of the Greater Pittsburgh Hotel
Association. He teaches hospitality at Robert Morris University and
Penn State Beaver. Reach Rick at 123 Bashford Drive, Moon Township, PA
15108.
Allen A. Woodward '74 sends a hello to everyone from Dorm
5. Friends can get in touch with Allen at alawoodward@aol.com.
Jonathan M. Gibson '75 and his wife Diane write that their son
Christopher was married on June 28, 2002. Congratulate Kristine's new
in-laws at 51 Cowperthwaite Road, Bedminster, NJ 07921.
Kevin Grady '75 sent news of his retirement as a lieutenant in
the New York City Police Department after 20 years of service. Special
thanks and recognition for your service, Kevin!
Bruce W. Graver '75 writes that as his own son goes off to
college, Bruce thinks of those days in Currier Dorm and Gabriel's
campus, with those wild accordion parties and jam sessions. Does any
one else remember? Bruce has his own tree care business in Connecticut
and welcomes memories at 87 Concord Circle, Wethersfield, CT 06109.
John D. Bridges '76 sends news that he is beating the bushes
(surveying) in southwestern New Hampshire, and would like to hear from
members of Survey Crew A5. He wonders whatever happened to Mickey
Spillane '75 and Pat Singer '75? Email John at
jdblls66@yahoo.com
Tim Cowles '77 and his wife, Kim, opened their second sporting
goods store, The Littleton Athletic Department, in Tim's hometown of
Littleton, N.H. The Cowles have two children, Anne (14) and Tucker
(12). Tim has just survived his first year since being diagnosed with
cancer and writes that things are looking up; everyone is smiling
again. Tim would like to hear from his friends. Reach Tim at
cowles@together.net or P.O. Box 167, Franconia, NH 03580.
Jamie (Moses) LaPorte '77 says hello to all her PSC
friends. Life is good in Newport, N.Y. where she is in her 18th year
of teaching. Her fourth graders know their trees! Reach Jamie at 8219
State Route 28, Newport, NY 13416.
Patricia "PJ" (Jansen) Tahan '77 writes that she took 12 years
off to take care of her three children, including twins. She's been
back working as a substitute teacher. Her daughter Margaret is a
sophomore at the University of Buffalo, and her boys are in the 8th
grade of Whitesboro Middle School. Pat's husband Al runs marathons as
a member of "Fred's Team" from Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and
operates his furniture business. PJ would love to hear from the gals
from the "new women's" dorm. Email her at pjj56@yahoo.com.
Scott B. Allen '78 tells us that he is a partner in the firm
AES Northeast, 10 City Hall Place, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 where he is
the principal land surveyor. Way to go, Scott!
Robert O. LaRiviere '78 sends news that surveying is very good
in the west, where he is part owner of a firm with 40 employees. He
and his wife Terry celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary, and
though they like Lake Tahoe with its great skiing and boating, they
miss the Adirondacks. Reach the LaRivieres at 710 Gregory Way, Sparks,
NV 89431.
Robert G. Martynowych '78 is a forester for the Pennsylvania
Bureau of Forestry, hoping for a rainy fall and snowy winter, which
means a mild fire season. Friends can contact Robert at 19 Cotswold
Street, Danville, PA 17821 or scsi@sunlink.net.
Anthony Peppe '79 and his wife Valerie have just completed
their 20th year in business, running a logging, sawmill, firewood
operation in Moravia, N.Y. Alumni are encouraged to stop by! Find the
Peppes at 5 South Main Street, Moravia, NY 13118.
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At the Annual Northeast Association of Watershed Forest Manager's
meeting in Baltimore Maryland, five Smitty Foresters enjoyed a dinner
cruise aboard the Governor's Yacht in the Chesapeake Bay. Pictured
left to right are: Randy Kelly '70, Frank Hennion '62, Justin Perry
'93, Chris Martin '85, and Ron Farr '84.
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1980s
Ethan Johnson '80 sent word of his marriage to Jing Wang in
2002 in Beijing, China. Jing had worked with Ethan at the Holden
Arboretum in '97-'98, and he traveled to China in 2000 and
proposed. Congratulate the newlyweds at 669 East 331 Street, Eastlake,
OH 44095, 440/975-1675, or ethjohnson@yahoo.com
R. Christopher Brode, Esq. '80 writes that it has been a long
time since 1980. He's been practicing law in Meadville, PA since 1990
and was appointed to the position of child custody mediator by the
Court of Common Plea in 2000. He and his wife Wendy have three
children, Clement (14), Madison (10) and Duncan (7). "Tom Munn
and Tim Hugg give me a call!" at 814/337-3614.
Stuart D. Diehl '80 wonders how life's treating Eddie B.
and Dave H.? Eddie and Dave can answer Stuart at 904 School
House Lane, Lewisberry, PA 17339 or at stuartDiehl@aol.com.
Sheila K. (Sibley) '81 and Ian M. Warden '80 are happily
living in Gouverneur ( 2 hours from PSC!) on an old 95-acre dairy farm
which they are slowly renovating. They have done most of the
rebuilding on the farmhouse and are starting on a 40' x 36' pole barn
— but will not do dairy! Ian has started an experimental plot of
hybrid poplar. Daughter Elizabeth (19) attends PSC in the culinary
arts division, Katherine (16) is in the 11th grade, and Christine (12)
is in the 7th grade. Friends can reach the Wardens at 80 California
Road, Gouverneur, NY 13642, or sawyerfm@northnet.org.
Charles K. Goodling '81, P.E., has been named regional
environmental service group manager of the Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
office of Herbert, Rowland, & Grubic, Inc., a multi-disciplined
service company operating in the areas of engineering, landscape
architecture, financial consulting, and surveying. Charles and his
family will be leaving Randolph, Vt. where he's worked as a water
resources division manager for a consulting engineering
firm. Congratulations, Charles, and good luck!
Thomas F. Pfeiffer '81 writes that he is still in Albany,and
still a forester, despite Doc Kudish's predictions that he would be a
Trailways ticket agent in Pottersville! Reach the forester at 21
Mountain View Avenue, Albany, NY 12205, 518/482-7337,
arbor81@excite.com.
Linda (Gabree) Roberts '81 is still alive and well, living in
Connecticut and enjoying her new found fun: RVing! Any campers,
Adirondack-bound, let her know at 21 Lincoln Street, Plainville, CT
06062 or denlin@attbi.com.
Michael D. Caruso '82 would like to say thanks to John
D'Adamo '82 for the great 40th birthday in Rochester! Michael and
his wife also welcome daughter Alexandria Bella Caruso to the
world. Congratulate the Carusos for both accomplishments at 8701
Monarchy Court, Las Vegas, NV 89129, or caruso@lvcm.com.
John E. D'Adamo '82 sent news from Ohio, where he and his
family are living — go Buckeyes! John is the director of food and
beverage at the 640-room Hyatt Regency in Columbus and is interested
in hosting a Central Ohio alumni reunion. Contact John directly at
614/463-1234 or jdadama@cmhrcpo.hyatt.com. Cheers!
Lori A. (Hoey) Handerhan '82 sends greeting to all her old
friends from '82 and a hello to everyone from the 20th reunion —
"it was great." Lori's daughter is in the Army, stationed in Korea;
she welcomes any prayers. Lori lives near Cape Cod and invites friends
to visit; email her at LHPS82@aol.com.
Blair E. Nixon '82 sends his hey! and is looking for Smitties
living out west in the Olympia, Washington area. Say hey back to Blair
at 315 72nd Avenue NE, Olympia, WA 98506, 360/705-9056, or
BlairNixon-@excite.com.
Thomas M. Peacock '82 writes that he stays busy with his two
boys, Cam (9½) and Connor (8), is in love with his wife Barb
(15 years) and works as GM at Creative Gourmet and as Sodexho's
project manager for State Street Financial Center in Boston. Reach the
busy Tom at 33 Concord Road, Westford, MA 01886 or
Tom.Peacock@sodexhousa.com.
James A. Tryon '82 is residing in the St. Lawrence Valley of
Northern New York with his wife Sheryl, and son Trevor (3). Jim is
currently employed at Alcoa in Massena as a production chemist, and
can be reached at P.O. Box 113, Chase Mills, NY 13621.
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Ann (Barber) Maculuso '83 says hi to all from 1983. She's
looking forward to a great reunion this July! Feel free to contact
Anne at Annemac@maine.rr.com.
Caroline (Gentile) Lucero '85 wrote from Indiana, where she
lives with her husband Scott and daughters Jillian (5½) and
Meredith (2). Caroline would love to her from any classmates! Reach
her at cglucero@hotmail.com.
Ann Aubertine '86 graduated with honors from SUNY Potsdam with
a 4.0 GPA and a Master's of Science and Teaching this past May, all
while raising a family and working. Congratulations, Ann! Send your
praises along to Ann at P.O. Box 607, Brownville, NY 13615.
Bonnie Borowiec '86 notes that she is in her second year with
the Solvay School District (near Syracuse), teaching 10th grade
regents biology and 8th grade physical science. It's a lot of work but
she loves it and is glad to have made the career switch. One of her
students even plans to attend PSC in 2005, making her feel old! Bonnie
sends her vote of confidence in PSC, remarking that the improvements
that have been made since 1986 are awesome! Friends can contact Bonnie
at 12400 Watkins Road, Cato, NY 13033.
Martin Gmelin '86 is now working for the USDA Forest Service,
Northern Region as an image analyst on a vegetation mapping project,
mapping northern Idaho and western Montana. He uses satellite images
for the base vegetation pattern delineation (regions) while using
aerial photo interpretation to populate the regions with vegetation
properties. Reach Marty at P.O. Box 1106, Missoula, MT 59086 or
smartymarty_01@yahoo.com.
Rod Moraga '86 left the City of Boulder Fire Department, where
he had been the prescribed fire manager for many years, to work full
time in his private consulting firm, Anchor Point Group, a fire
management company based in the Rocky Mountains. The company
specializes in prescribed fire implementation, wildland fire training
and hazard risk assessments.
Patricia O'Donnell '86 hopes to see friends at Winter Carnival
'03! Bundy and she plan to vacation the week before — some place
tropical. Patricia sends her congrats to Holly and Jen. Contact
Patricia at 355 Washington Ave. Apt. 2, Miami Beach, FL 33139.
Jill S. Stabile '86 writes that she has been working in country
clubs since '87, and was hired in June 2000 by Suburban Golf Club of
Union, New Jersey as their first female manager since the club was
founded in 1896. In February '02 she received her CCM designation
(certified club manager) by Club Manager Association of America. Jill
has had time to vacation, though, and met up with Steve Sarajian
PPH '85 and Trish O'Donnell TT '86 last October and
February, in Islamorada and South Beach, Fla. She would love to hear
from any Smitties! Catch her at jstabile@att.net
Theresa (Stevens) Savery '87 sent news of her recent move with
her family to Colorado, where she is a hydrologist with the Forest
Service in the Arapaho Roosevelt National Forest. She's run into a few
PSC alums and would love to hear from any PSC alums at
pscswampie@hotmail.com.
Molly (Baird) Duell '88 says hi to all her friends and long
lost friends from PSC! She and her husband are looking forward to
Reunion Weekend 2003 in July, and hope to see many friends there. Plan
now on reunion and contact Molly at mduell@globalcrossing.net.
Leanne Hanson '88 is loving life in Colorado! She is just
finishing her Master's in remote sensing through Colorado State
University. Leanne works fulltime with the Biological Resources
Discipline of the USGS in Lakewood. She and husband Russ Oakley will
celebrate their 10-year anniversary in the Galapagos! Wish Leanne and
Russ well at 18354 W. 58th Place #63, Golden, CO 80403.
Timothy R. Sullivan '88 has been appointed as wholesale account
executive for National City Home Equity and will oversee wholesale
origination of home equity loans and lines of credit from mortgage
brokers in northern and central New Jersey. Congratulations, Tim!
Michael Bouffard '89 writes that Creighton and Diane Fee made a
special trip to Kittery Point, Maine this past summer and spent the
weekend with Mike and his wife. Michael said that Creighton sure does
like his lobster. While Creighton was visiting he had a chance to
visit some other PSC Grads, Andy Dufore '96 and Rob Ayotte
'72 (both PSC surveying grads hired by Michael). Michael also
wrote of reconnecting with an old friend Paul "Lenny" Baron '88
and spending an hour on the phone laughing with him over times spent
at PSC. Michael and his wife are expecting their first child in
February; a boy and future PSC graduate and land surveyor. Contact
Michael at mbouffard@christiansensergi.com.
Buffy Ann (Ball) Gabri '89 is in her 12th year of coaching very
successful teams of soccer, basketball and softball at
Madrid-Waddington Central School in N.Y., and her 6th year as a
resource room teacher and has recently moved into a new classroom. She
still grows and sells veggies, herbs and canned goods and has two
children, Meghan (9) and Seth (4 ½), who are an inspiration to
her, with such free spirits and love of the outdoors. Buffy would love
to hear from any PSC'ers, especially Lady Bobcat basketball or soccer
players, and any Adirondack Dorm alumni buddies (Rob, Norm, Teddie,
Edie, Meg, Kristie, Roe, Barb, Lydia, "T", Kathie, etc.) You'll
reach Buffy at 315-388-4122 or email sm123@usadatanet.net.
Mark Moeske '89, an Urban Tree Management graduate, won the New
York State 2002 Tree Climbing Championship held in Brooklyn on June
15. Top climbers from around the state showed their skill at speed
climbing, throw line events, aerial rescue and work climbing. His
first place finish in the master's challenge qualified Mark to compete
in the International Tree Climbing Championship that was held in
Seattle in July. Mark is owner of Allmark Tree Service and lives in
West Sand Lake, N.Y. Way to go, Mark!
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EETers unite at a summer Adirondack bar-b-que: First row L to R: Matt
Mitchell, Ed Higgs '90 holding Tyler Erickson (son of Chris Ericson
'90), Chris "Moo Moo" Mikolajczyk '90 with son Brendan. Second row:
Carrie (Locattelli) Mitchell '90, Amanda Cosman, Kathy Neils, David
Neils '90 holding daughter Katilin, Zack Ericson, Bonnie Ericson
holding daughter Eliza, and Michelle Mikolajczyk.
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1990s
Chris "Moo Moo" Mikolajczyk '90 writes that he recently took
his GRE exam and is hoping to complete his Master's with a
concentration in groundwater/surface water interaction at either
Colorado State University, University of Montana or the University of
Idaho. He is still a project scientist with Princeton Hydro, LLC in
Ringoes, N.J. Chris was also recently hired to coach ice hockey at
Randolph High School in New Jersey. He continues to scout and recruit
N.J. hockey for PSC and has sent three players to PSC, including
Keith Santos '04. Moo Moo had dinner with Chris Williams
'90 to celebrate Chris's recent PhD completion. Over the summer an
Adirondack gathering of fellow '90 EETers included David Neils,
Chris Ericson, Carrie Mitchell and Ed Higgs (see photo).
Drew D. Howland '91 sent news of recently becoming food service
director for Hallmark Nursing Centre. Drew sends a special hello to
all fellow classmates and good friends; reach him by e-mail at
howlanddk@mns.com.
Paul J. Kelly '91 writes that he and his wife, Laura, have two
beautiful boys, Addison (3) and Luke (1½ ). Paul has been a
teacher for 8 years at Lake George Elementary School, and also teaches
outdoor education at Adirondack Community College in the summers and
does carpentry as well. Catch up with Paul and Laura at 106 Coolidge
Hill, Diamond Point, NY 12824.
Cissy (Bell) LeBlanc '91 and husband Jeff, sent news of the
birth of their second child, Caroline Renee, along with their
congratulations to Marci (Schoenholtz) Williams '91 and husband
John, on the birth of their second child, Hannah Jade, and
congratulations to Karin (Oosterling) Sonnen '92 and husband
Richard, on the birth of their third child, Jessica. Lastly, let's
hear it for Brian Buczek '93 on his recent engagement. Friends
may congratulate Cissy and Jeff at cis@rochester.rr.com.
Kyle J. Rush '91 sends greetings form Sacramento where he has
been living since 1996. He would love to hear from fellow classmates
and get back in touch with everyone — Ed, Drew, Keisha,
Gretchen. Email Kyle at jefSJones@aol.com or write 3951 Downey
Way, Sacramento, CA 95817.
Timothy J. McInerney '92 sends his thanks for all the good
times and can't wait until friends and classmates are together again!
Tim hopes to hear from old friends and to see everyone soon; reach him
at P.O. Box 10, Victory Mills, NY 12884, 518/695-6980.
Robyn (Deemer) Schinzel '93 sent word that she and her husband
Troy '92 are doing well in N.J. After four years at the Law
School, Robyn has recently been appointed the admissions executive for
the Stillman Online through SetonWorldWide, Seton Hall University's
online community. Congratulations, Robyn! Reach the Schinzels at 640
Port Monmouth Road West, Port Monmouth, NJ 07758.
Verdun Manross '93 sent news of selling his restaurant in New
York and moving to St. Petersburg where he is selling real estate for
Coldwell Banker. Call Verdun at 727/504-9159 or e-mail
v@tampabay.rr.com.
Teresa A. Widrick '93 writes that she loves working at Trudeau
Institute in Saranac Lake and she loves living in the Adirondacks
again. She would like to hear from her classmates, especially Vicky
Velasco, Kristen Kennedy and Nicole Howard. Teresa is
hoping to see them all at their 10 year reunion next summer! Contact
Teresa at 8½ Edgewood Road, Saranac Lake, NY 12983.
Suzanne (Buteau) Castles '95 sends news of her wedding to Sean
Castles. Suzie would love to hear from all those friends out
there. Reach her at cassidy71@hotmail.com or 128 Quincy Drive, Gorham,
ME 04038, 207/89-6258.
Amy Armbruster '97 and Don Trautman '97 were married on
October 12 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, and honeymooned with a western
Caribbean cruise. Don is a sous chef at a private restaurant in
Buffalo and Amy is a sales manager at the Hyatt Regency, Buffalo. In
December '02, they will be relocating to Tampa. Friends can reach the
newlyweds by email at irish25690@aol.com.
Jodi Bassani '97 is living on Hilton Head Island where she is
employed at The Lakehouse in the Sea Pines Plantation. Friends can
reach Jodi at 5 Gum Tree Road, Apt. D6, Marshside, Hilton Head Island,
SC 29926.
Rebekah (Lamphere) Hartman '98 sent news of her marriage to
Morgan Hartman, whom she met while at Cornell in the plant science
department. They have a new baby son, Gable Dean, and they run a
landscape design and implementation company called Hartland
Designs. You can contact Rebekah and family at acerreba@yahoo.com.
James G. Guerrin '98 graduated in '01 from West Virginia
University with a B.S. in wood sciences. Reach James at 2 Horseshoe
Drive, Derry, NH 03038, 603/434-368.
Jason A. Kozlowski '98 and '00 notes that he is currently
living in Baldwinsville, N.Y., working for Liverpool Pool and Spa, in
sales and water analysis. He would like to say hi to all his friends
at PSC, and says "Go Bobcats!!" You can reach Jason at
jkoz3@hotmail.com.
Alfred E. "Ike" Kuzio '98 sent news of being selected as a
Young Professional Fellow, representing the Mid-Atlantic region at the
2002 National Recreation and Park Association Congress in Tampa. Only
seven other professionals were selected from around the country to
represent their regions. Way to go, Ike! Send your congrats to Ike at
45 Post Place, Harrison, NY 10528, 914/835-3245, or runingmt21@cs.com.
Matthew Gustav Olson '98 let us know that he is currently
enrolled in the graduate program at the University of Tennessee, with
plans to graduate this coming spring with an M.S. in Forestry. His
interests include teaching, research, and consulting forestry. Friends
can reach Matt at 401 South Gallaher View Road, Apt. 241, Knoxville,
TN 37919.
Herbert H. Schmidt III '98 recently graduated from SUNY
Fredonia with a Bachelor's in recreation education and a minor in
outdoor education. Herb is now working as a district executive for the
Boy Scouts of America in Buffalo. Herb is engaged to Shannon Spooner
of Syracuse, with a August 3, 2003 wedding date. Congratulate Herb at
5660 South Park Avenue, Apt. 213, Hamburg, NY 14075, or
hschmidt@bsamail.org.
Jason B. Swett '98 and '00 sent news of his engagement to
Jessica Drowne and plans of an October 2003 wedding. Jason is a
surveyor for Vollmer Associates in Albany and Jessica is a substitute
teacher and will graduate in May 2003 from the College of St. Joseph
in Rutland, Vermont with a degree in special education. Jason still
likes doing tree work in his spare time. Congrats to Jason and
Jessica. Reach Jason at Apt. B, 6 Summit Street, Fort Edward, NY
12828.
