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then returns to Massachusetts can see, there was not a lot of Fitzpatrick, will be married to on their way to Sussex, NB.
and enjoys cooking fiddleheads news to report. Normally I Amanda Saucier. I know I'm They gathered with Herschel
for many months. I think he “stretch it” by reminiscing on prejudiced, but they are two ’64 and Jane Conlogue,
gives many away to his friends my past experiences in high beautiful people,inside and Carleen Williams Cook from
and even sells some to the locals! school, or how my family is out!!!They have all the makings Westbrook, Gerald Riley and
This is one of Dicks favorite doing, so that my news looks for a beautiful life ahead of Tom Fitzpatrick and myself
pastimes. I might also add that lengthy and relevant. I them. Prayers for that! I have for dinner. The next morning
Dick has been instrumental in decided to give everyone a break my dress already! I took Mary Ann and J and
helping raise over $25,000.00 and not go there this time! There continues to be so much Carleen on a tour of a potato
from his 1962 classmates to I hope everyone is well, and to take care of between home, harvester and the workings of
establish a scholarship fund that please keep in touch so I have camp, and Cary's Mills. I am the potato house.
will entitle a scholarship(‘s) of more to report next time. the "clerk of the works" now. Mark your calendars for July
$1000.00 that will be given to My Fitzpatrick and Nelson 8-11 for the multi-year reunion.
a worthy recipient. I believe Submitted by Mary Peabody: families have been beyond There will be more information
that the class of 1962 is the helpful. I don't think I could coming in a special edition
first for the Alumni of any past So very glad that my co-writer, have made this past two year of North Star in January. If
graduating class to offer such Dave McGillicuddy, found journey without them. anyone is interested in gathering
a scholarship. The Scholarship several classmates to report I am so proud of our HHS for breakfast on the 12th at the
will be presented by classmates on. I've seen only a few, and class of 1962 being the Elm Tree Diner let me know
John and Linda Carson, at have had no news sent my way. first to establish the HHS and I will set it up.
this year’s Scholarship Award You are awesome, David , in Alumni endowed scholarship. On July 18 we lost Clinton
Assembly, in June. Like Dick, hunting old classmates down Congratulations to us! Thanks Roy. He was part of our class
both of these people were also and grilling them! : ) Love it! especially to John Carson our Freshman and perhaps
important in organizing this The ones I do visit with ( via FB and Dick Denton for all of Sophomore years.
class scholarship drive and and email ) Betsy Lane Mercer, their hard work and travels to Have a good winter and hope
major scholarship donors. Barbara Reed Cooper, Jill Houlton!! to see you at the multi-reunion
Peabody Barbieri, sound like I am hoping and wishing for all in 2020!
Our condolences to Marilyn they are doing well and staying who are reading this to have a
McCarthy Martin of Benedicta busy. I love seeing a note from good, healthy and happy winter. Class of 1964
and husband, Alvin, for the loss classmates, so please send some Please write! Karen Gallop
of Marilyn’s brother, Gerald, news. 4 Gallop Ln
also a graduate of Houlton Well, now that I've established Class of 1963 Houlton ME 04730
High School. Marilyn gave that I HAVE NOTHING much Patricia D. Fitzpatrick
a wonderful remembrance of news, I will just have to fill 346 Carmichael Road 532-2445
eulogy at Gerrys funeral. I space! Scary!! Littleton, ME 04730 pwkgallop@gmail.com
remember when I was in the I often think back to my dad,
second grade, Jerry showed me and how stoic he was through (207) 538-9653
his marching parade drum that life. Seems like he was often mslittleton@pioneercable.net
he was learning to play. I was laughing even when times were
enthralled with this instrument difficult. I think his generation Holly Ingrham, Mary Ross
and that piqued my interest in didn't discuss their emotions or Rider, Carole Hannigan
playing percussion in later years. feelings openly. It was not the Desjardins, and Carleen
Jerry was also a member of the thing to do! Their aches and Williams Cook have formed a
community band for a number pains were private for the most book/Iphone club. They meet
of years, as our bass drummer, a part. "Suck it up soldier, and regularly to discuss these things.
musician who enjoyed playing keep on marching" was their Mary Ann Keating Palmer
and an philosophy. and her husband J stopped in
important supporter of the I have not totally followed in Houlton on September 18-20
band. He was a crucial beat Dad's footsteps, but for the
keeper and faithful member, most part, I try to be pleasant to
never missing a performance or be around! One of Dad's quotes
practice. was "Growing old is not for
sissies!" I think this is true.
Penny Nevers, a 1961 graduate I continue to do restorative yoga
and member of our community weekly. I know it has improved
band, informed me that she my strength, posture, and peace
recently received a phone call of mind. I love hooking with a
from Loretta Gentle who great group on Wednesdays, and
lives in Alabama and has been have almost finished another
there for about ten years now. piece. I am just starting to learn
Loretta says that there are many how to play Mahjong. I really
things that she misses by not think I'm going to enjoy it once
being closer to her Maine roots I've grasped the rules! I love
but that things have become being a little social, and going
comfortable for her in Alabama. out with family or friends (or CLASS OF 1963 On April 4th the following met at the Fireside Tavern
both) for a meal on a Friday or for lunch in Falmouth, ME.: Carleen Williams Cook, Holly Ingraham,
Well, that sums it up. As you Saturday night is wonderful! Polly Alward Busby, Mary Ross Rider, and Carole Hannigan Desjardins,
I am excited for next summer Joe Tufts, David Haskell, Tom Fitzpatrick and Patricia Fitzpatrick
www.houltonalumni.com as my oldest grandson, Jimmy PAGE 37