CLASS NOTES October 2001                              By: Larry Geiger

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1966 Generosity – giving or sacrificing something of your own to help others.  It’s a quality that all of us New Yorkers, and people throughout the country, have marveled at since September 11th.  Generosity of spirit, of time, of talent, of resources.  Some have sacrificed income or comfort while others, tragically, have made the supreme sacrifice of life.  It’s been a truly remarkable display of the human spirit.

On a different, but not insignificant level, the Class of 1966 displayed remarkable generosity to the College this past reunion year, contributing more than $1.1 million of the $23 million total required for the Dartmouth College Fund.  Our collective interests and inclinations cover a wide gamut of civic, community and charitable activities, but when the 2001-2002 College Fund materials cross your desk, please be sure to keep Dartmouth among those institutions you support.

David Slagle has been named Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Utah chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates.  Dave, who joined the Salt Lake City firm of Snow, Christensen & Martineau in 1968, immediately after graduating from the University of Utah law school, now chairs the firm’s Board of Directors and has specialized in health care liability litigation.

Robert Cleary has been a landscape architect in the Denver area for the last 28 years.  Rob, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2000, enjoys playing squash and fly fishing with wife of seven years, Judy…. Jim Edison is a freelance researcher, writer and adventurer who is based in Skaneateles, New York.

Richard Dellamara has been at Trent University in Peterborough, Ontario for 30 years. He’s now Professor of English and Cultural Studies, and has published a number of books on Victorian era fiction and mores. 

The indefatigable Dr. Peter Dorsen is President of Housecall Doc – an alternative to emergency room visits – in the Minneapolis area.  Pete continues his two days a week service at the Goodhue County Jail, writes books and indulges in his passion for cross-country skiing, hiking and carpentry.  Wife, Suzie, is a jazz singer and their three children, two in the Second Foundation Free School, are flourishing.

Dave Coughlin has been practicing law at Coughlin, Leuenberger & Moon in Baker City, OR, for 30 years.  Dave also owns a gym, competes in triathlons and bike races, and serves as a Director of the Oregon Historical Society and the Silversage Girl Scout Council.  Lisa is a teacher and daughter Jenny (Colby ’01) is a Boston banker.

After 30 years in sales and marketing positions with such companies as Kohler, Culligan & Homelite, Jon Colby is now teaching business and helping land conservancy and non-profit organizations in the Sheboygan, WI area.  Sue is a writer and they have three grown children – Chris, Alex and Joanna.

Hope the new year finds you and yours healthy and happy.  Share the joy with classmates.