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1941

Mary Phillips Murray
mmurray102@cs.com

Audrey Mayforth Wetzler had finally repaired the damage done to her home by Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne when Wilma cut a path through their Vero Beach, FL, area. On the pleasant side, all four generations of the Wetzler clan—including Dree’s two great-grandchildren—had a weeklong reunion on Cape Cod last July. While up north Dree enjoyed several mini-reunions with old friends and new in their former New England haunts. While driving on the Garden State Parkway on the way home, she and husband Bob were sideswiped by another car; fortunately, no one was injured. Dree is a board member of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and volunteers at the Vero Homeless Center. She and Bob also enjoy the Theatre Guild, Vero Beach Art Center, and weekly bridge sessions.

Ellie Coleburn Zoller’s neurologist told her that her memory for names and dates was slowing down because of the aging process and that she was “too old for Alzheimer’s!” I find that personally reassuring. Ellie was secretary to Skidmore’s nursing department in NYC and wishes she could visit the Pioneers in Science exhibit on campus—a tribute to the nursing program.

Sue Imlay Dhyse and Fred love their new apartment in a retirement village in Silver Springs, MD. They keep busy with new acquaintances, the pool and exercise center, and classes with visiting professors from a local community college. Sophie, their 12-year-old dog, is happy there too. Fred continues his volunteer work in mineralogy at the Smithsonian, researching and writing articles for their publications.

Dottie Fortmann Moss lives comfortably in her home, with a live-in companion and homemaker keeping her in order. Dottie has six great-grandchildren.

Ruth Mook Kerr and Don are enjoying life in a retirement community in Schenectady, NY. Says Ruth, “It’s great being downsized and having someone else prepare dinner!”

Ruth and I will be at Reunion; we hope to see you there too. In January I attended a luncheon celebrating the 25th anniversary of Skidmore’s seminar for mature adults offered each fall. I have attended 23 of them. Every year I marvel at the excellent faculty and the depth and diversity of the offerings for students. We have much to be proud of in our alma mater. Try to come back for Reunion and “rejoice to sing her praise.”