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50th Reunion: October 8–10, 2010!
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Ed Boychuk was inducted into the Regina Sports Hall of Fame in October. He was previously presented with Life Memberships in the Saskatchewan Amateur Hockey Association, the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League, and the Royal Regina Golf Club. Ed also received the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association Merit Award for his involvement as refereeinchief and president of the Saskatchewan Hockey Association. Ed says the four years he spent at CC prepared him for a fruitful business life, and the education and leadership of the CC staff helped him in his sports endeavors.
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Class secretary:
Ben Eastman
2020 Julian Way
Denver, Colo. 80211
ben_eastman@comcast.net
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The Pikes Peak Range Riders presented their coveted Silver Spur Award to Robert G. Baker this year. Bob headed Goodwill Industries of Colorado Springs for 17 years, adding programs and increasing the annual revenue from $5 million to $29 million. The Range Riders, a group of business and civic leaders created to promote the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo, honored Bob for his achievements, along with his “commitment to human services, entrepreneurial style, and unparalleled generosity to the Pikes Peak region.” Bob retired from Goodwill in 2008. Before that, he worked in the banking industry and was president of Colorado Springs National Bank.
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Susan Fertig-Dykes received her master’s degree in public administration in February and completed her residency in June. She developed a thesis based on her years of work in international development. Susan has served in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Agriculture, and the Agency for International Development. She is currently serving as chief of the democracy and governance division in the bureau for Europe and Eurasia at USAID. Susan’s son, Dirk, graduated from CC in 1990.
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Doug Hearn was been named regional president of Williams, Roberts, Young, Inc., in North Carolina. His previous position was regional president, Career Transition Services. After graduating from CC, Doug earned his master’s degree in public administration from the University of Wisconsin, a master’s degree in business administration from Wake Forest University, and executive coaching credentialing from Duke University.
CC alumni, parents, faculty, and staff joined for a trip through the Grand Canyon on the Colorado River in June. CC Professor Mark Smith, an environmental economist, provided insight on Western water issues and rowed the baggage boat for the team. Rafters included, left to right: front row, Helen and Horst Richardson P’92, P’95; Matt Herrman; second row, Diane Brown Benninghoff ’68, Ruthie Merrell ’78, and Scott Mossman; third row, Heidi and Gerald Fox P’96 and Dave Stinson, and back row, Gary Oldeman, Paul Fiack, Mark Smith, and Professor Ron Capen and Kathy Brandt P’92.
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Class secretary:
Jan Metcalfe Mahony
1730 Wood Avenue
Colorado Springs, Colo. 80907-7355
jamah@comcast.net
Linda Pickering Hancock ’69 was awarded Best in Show in the ArtKudos International Exhibition for her watercolor painting, “Light Track #4.” In announcing the award, the jurors commented on the skill of the artist in producing a delightful rendition of soft shadow and beautiful light. Linda, who lives and works in Madison, Wis., has exhibited there and in Minneapolis, Chicago, New York, and London. Her work has been selected for the permanent collection of the Chazen Museum of Art in Madison and the Newberry Library in Chicago, and she was featured artist for the 2001 Governor’s Awards in Support of the Arts given each year by the Wisconsin Foundation for the Arts.
William D. “Bro” Adams was elected to the Unitil Corporation’s board of directors. His term expires in 2012. Bro is the president of Colby College, a liberal arts college in Waterville, Maine. He also served as the president of Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pa. He serves on the board of directors at Wittenberg University, Maine General Health, and Maine Public Broadcasting Corp. Unitil is a public utility holding company with subsidiaries providing electric and gas distribution service in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, a gas distribution service in Maine, and energy services throughout the Northeast.
Doug Brown and Gillian Royes ’69 were featured in an article in the Colorado Springs Independent in April that looked back at the October 1967 Homecoming dance featuring The Doors. Doug headed the Blue Key and secured the contract with the band. Gillian was Homecoming queen that year.
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Gregory James Smith received his master’s degree in humanities from the University of Colorado Denver on May 16. Greg is now looking at doctoral programs in bioethics.
JeffBauer, one of the foremost lecturers on the future of health care in America, presented “Health Reform is Dead; Long Live Health Reform!” on campus in September. He has written more than 160 publications on health care delivery and frequently speaks to national audiences about trends in health care, medical science, technology, reimbursement, information systems, public policy, and creative problem solving.
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How is it that nearly 6 months later the Class Notes for the 60’s are still those posted in November 2009?
Please note that I retired from the Federal Government early last year. I am now working as communications director for The Falls Church, established as an Anglican Church in 1732 “on the way to the falls” and later the namesake of the town that grew up around it.
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