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Will be guesting with Pete and Dolly Roache at East Grand Lake, Orient. Oct 19 for about a week. Sunday we'll be playing some good old banjo music along with piano and whatever for the whole afternoon. Doc Grosser ( talented musician and banjoist for the New England Jazz Band and others nationwide ) will be in attendence. Give Pete a call if you want to sit in ( full and part musicians that is). During the week I'll be there, I'll be looking up old ghosts who attended the college from 57 to 62. I spent an extra year at Ricker as I had faked my death to postphone Charley Heaths nasty letters that I should pay-up what I had owed the college. It worked!, and I became a curiosity when I ressurrected (paid off) from the dead the following Fall for registration. So any of you music buffs who remember us , you'll see some improvement, give Pete a call. r
Bill Moynihan <workplacepride@mac.com>
Hinsdale, IL USA - Tuesday, October 01, 2002 at 09:42:47 (PDT)

I have a freshman beanie and a windbreaker!!! Also a few Homecoming posters from 1967-68.
Jeanie P
USA - Tuesday, October 01, 2002 at 08:34:04 (PDT)

I have the "Ricker College" sign!
kimbo
USA - Tuesday, October 01, 2002 at 06:51:11 (PDT)

I'll bring the "Save Ricker" t-shirt my dog Casey wore....; )
Meg Golrick Leach <meg.leach@vishay.com>
Alfred, ME USA - Tuesday, October 01, 2002 at 06:45:31 (PDT)

The last time I walked through the Ricker campus was in May, 1981 as I finished my hitchhiking tour from Boston to Fairbanks, Alaska (where I tracked down Kathy Hill), to Guatemala, Key West and then up through the backroads of Quebec. What I saw then was only a shell; the Commons had turned into a church and Haskell and most of the rest of them were gone! I say let's hook up with some of the Ricker people who MUST still be on Houlton and arrange for a Treasure Hunt where we must find remaining items from Ricker, the town of Houlton, and the beautiful natural surroundings. Say, a sign from the Union, a turntable from WRNE 89.1FM, a 12 point rack, a used ballot from the Save Ricker referendum, a used windshield from one of the sunken cars in Nickerson Lake,etc. I'll bring the Ricker College Catalog that sold me on the concept, the check register from the Class of 1978, as well as television scripts from the news we telecasted. What can you bring?
David Hamacher <dhamacher@communicon.com>
Hopkinton, MA USA - Monday, September 30, 2002 at 18:56:02 (PDT)

"There's no place like home; there's no place like home." Houlton is the magic; Houlton is the key.
Pamela Gonsalves-Arpin <pga9750@yahoo.com>
USA - Monday, September 30, 2002 at 16:45:23 (PDT)

Hello All ~ I realize it is an awful long way to Houlton for many of you. I attended the CT reunion as well as both Houlton reunions (and have had many smaller reunions here in MA). I had a great time at all BUT there is no magic in CT or MA....... Maybe it's me but once I arrive in Houlton, I am 18 again! The Shiretown Motel reminds me of the dorm and everyone leaves their doors open and go from room to room. It is an 8 hour drive for me and as I've said before, Donna Lou and I rent a car (because nothing out performs a rent-a-car) go 1/2's on a room and spend about $150. a piece for 4 days away from home. The expense alone is a reason to keep it in Houlton. I have priced places around here and they want a $1500. deposit for a hhall for Saturday and another $1500. for a picnic area (and that's without food! In Houlton they know us and they say come up, have fun and we'll settle up at the end.... I have vowed to Rob that I will run this reunion for profit in which case (if it is well attended) there will be enough cash to do a reunion somewhere more populated & expensive. For 2003 it will be Houlton... I am working on July 25th thru 27th! I have many ideas for a great weekend (and with your help Dale), we can make our own fun! Seriously now folks, if you don't go home with your sides aching from laughing all weekend and completely rejuvinated then I will refund your money...NOT! But just give it one more try? I want suggestions on how to make it better. What I like best about Houlton is the laid back atmosphere. I like getting away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. To go to a casino or Disney would (in my opinion) take away from the whole reunion. There are so many people in those places that we'd never meet up with old friends and I would certainly not have been able to watch the class of 72(?) party till dawn and wonder why my group pooped out before midnight (our kids are still young?). I attended Ricker from 76 till close and it was the best time of my life. My children range in age between 13 to 8 so that it is still difficult to get away for any length of time. About 17 years ago while working at Mass. General Hospital, I was diagnosed with a progressive degenerative neurological disease. It is very difficult for me to get around and still I will gladly make the trek to Houlton to relive a simpler time and reunite with all those that attended College "at the end of the earth". I apologize to those of you that have great distances to travel. We have enough time to plan and maybe can meet in Boston or Bangor and rent a party bus to Houlton!? You have to attend even if it's far away - - - it may not happen again!
Kimbo Anderton <kpeloquin@msn.com>
Blackstone, MA USA - Monday, September 30, 2002 at 03:42:39 (PDT)

What would a Ricker Reunion be without a visit to York's Dairy Bar...or the truck stop (although that has changed!)..or the trading post...and Nickerson Lake. I agree with Karen, any other place would be a distraction to the reason we are there. That is why we bonded the way we did in the first place...all we had were each other! I vote for Houlton!
Meg Golrick Leach <meg.leach@vishay.com>
Alfred, ME USA - Monday, September 30, 2002 at 02:58:28 (PDT)

I treked by the roadside so early one morn, And spotted a Ricker He's down an forlorn He said, "let me be sittin' here in the rain, "Cause the Ricker reuion won't be here in Maine." "So please buy me a case of vanilla, my friend, I'll have my reunion to home. I'll roam through the countryside Mostly alone, But Ricker and Houlton will always be home." So don't take the reunion from Ricker, 'Cause Houlton will always be home.. Twern't the bricks and the boards that made college, T'was the people, their skin, and their bones
Papuzynski <bpappy@earthlink.net>
Stillwater, ME USA - Monday, September 30, 2002 at 01:11:14 (PDT)

Aye, the spirit is in the people scatterd over the land. But when those scattered spirits come together and join with the Spirits of the Place, there the Magic will be. Go to those other places to gamble or visit Mickey or whatever one would go to Boston or NYC (a very very sad place for me now)to do. To re unite with our younger selves, to remember our dreams and perhaps restart old friendships, it must be Houlton. Part of Houlton was always the journey to Houlton, the end of the earth. Those other places have too manny distractions. That was the beauty of Houlton, no distractions. I plan to journey to Houlton next summer to revisit the spirits there, whether or not other Rickerites will be there, time will tell
Karen <antelope@metrocast.net>
Belmont, NH USA - Sunday, September 29, 2002 at 19:31:00 (PDT)

The spirit is in the people no matter where they are !!!
me
USA - Sunday, September 29, 2002 at 18:06:05 (PDT)

I think there is no place else to hold the reunion except for Houlton. Does Yale have its reunion in Dallas; does Harvard have its reunion in San Diego. So many of you say how much Ricker meant to you because of the location - so what it's at the end of the earth - it's where it began and where it ended. I know that I haven't attended before and Houlton is my home town, but I don't think there should be any other place to hold a reunion for Ricker except where it was - Despite the fact the the buildings are no longer there, the spirit is!!!
Janice Brown <janibrown@adelphia.net>
Rockland, ME USA - Sunday, September 29, 2002 at 16:18:44 (PDT)

The reunion held in Vernon Ct was well attended. Actually, there were more people at that one I think. Connecticut was easier to get to and for those looking for daytime entertainment there are a couple of casinos there. Just a thought.
Jeanie Pinney <acecosmo@adelphia.net>
USA - Sunday, September 29, 2002 at 15:57:03 (PDT)

It's a small world after all. Let's go to Toronto - It was good enough for the Pope. There's no place better than the one you left behind or the place you're going to. How about Cary Plantation?
Elijh Burr
USA - Sunday, September 29, 2002 at 15:07:04 (PDT)

Reunions? We've had USMC unit reunions in Boston, NYC, Atlantic City and Orlando. All are well attended. The best attended were Atlantic City and Orlando. The writer is correct re Houlton for a reunion bash...kind of sad... Chuck
Chuck <Catagory5ss@aol.com>
Fla USA - Sunday, September 29, 2002 at 13:05:00 (PDT)

Kimbo, thanks for letting me know what the white gloves were for. I think I have 2 Pairs, will wear them for the next time I go potato picking or in my case grapefruit or banana picking! LOL! Or maybe just to the next reunion with my evening gown! I love winning prizes! Dale
Dale Jacobs <Dalejac26@msn.com>
Miami Beach, FL USA - Sunday, September 29, 2002 at 10:47:00 (PDT)

Hi all. Lots of talk of reunion 2003. I was wondering if there would be interest in having the reunion elsewhere, not in Houlton. Houlton, though the home of our memories and friendships, is not the greatest setting for a 3 day reunion. I felt that the current state of the town was sad and sort of sorry, at the last reunion. There isn't much to see as far as the campus and town goes. And it is hard to reach and very far for lots of Rickerites. I think that if the reunion were held elsewhere, there would be many more attendees. The Ricker population now lives all over the country and world for that matter. Even those living in the metro NY area would be more likely to attend of it weren't so far and hard to get to. Just a thought. The last reunion was great and I did have a "ball"! Danced till my feet couldn't move anymore! Laughed until my face hurt and tears ran down my cheeks! It was great to see everyone! That was my 3rd official Ricker reunion, though I can't seem to remember one, my friends tell me I was there, even saw pictures this summer that prove it. I even attended a Kappa Beta reunion one summer in Maines. So maybe you "youngsters" will take these thoughts of an AARP member into consideration. Thanks for the comment that I was "the belle of the ball", really made my day. There were alot of attendees at the last reunion from the years I attended Ricker and I know that they all had a fantastic time. Thanks to the efforts of all involved. Would be glad to help. Lots of love and happy memory tripping, Beachie (Dale)
Dale Jacobs <Dalejac26@msn.com>
Miami Beach, FL USA - Sunday, September 29, 2002 at 10:34:57 (PDT)

Visited Houlton last summer...sweet little town in the NE tradition...From what I am reading, boy did the townies screw up...that burg could have had it all..but you can't turn the clock back...the moving finger..or .fickle finger as it were..writes and moves on...the reunions sound like a blast! Best to all, Chuck.
Chuck` <catagory5ss@aol.com>
Fla USA - Saturday, September 28, 2002 at 07:07:30 (PDT)

He actually wants me but don't tell anyone!
Kimbo Anderton <kpeloquin@msn.com>
USA - Friday, September 27, 2002 at 13:55:40 (PDT)

You mean if I had the summer reunion Dougie would be calling me? Damn. I won't drop that ball again.
Linda Goddard Brown <linda.brown111@verizon.net>
Vineyard Haven , MA USA - Friday, September 27, 2002 at 12:56:11 (PDT)

Okay, Kim, we all got it. If Doug looks the same or as close as possible, we are all jealous - okay
Janice Brown <janibrown@adelphia.net>
Rockland, USA - Friday, September 27, 2002 at 11:29:20 (PDT)

Hey Linda, Donna & women in general, will Doug be calling you? Nah, nah, nah, nah! Sometimes it pays to be the Social Board Queen!
Kimbo <kpeloquin@msn.com>
Blackstone, MA USA - Friday, September 27, 2002 at 03:28:27 (PDT)

Ever wonder why or how you ended up at Ricker?? That is a story with no story line....
AdironDicKelly
USA - Thursday, September 26, 2002 at 19:14:27 (PDT)

Hey there gang! So when is this reunion? You know I'm always up to see you guys and gals. I LOVE THESE WEEKENDS! I was hoping to get together this summer, but it just didn't happen. Will be in touch with McGee this week for a little episode of drinking. Kimbo I will be calling you. Talk with you all soon.
Doug Partington <MadHatterD@MSN.com>
Lincoln, RI USA - Thursday, September 26, 2002 at 19:01:33 (PDT)

Last I knew the webmaster was Mike Varney, who lives in Houlton still.
Janice Brown <janibrown@adelphia.net>
Rockland, ME USA - Thursday, September 26, 2002 at 10:55:33 (PDT)

I don't know the webmaster... but I remember there was a sign-in sheet at the last reunion where we could record our current address, email, etc. That would be of some help. Maybe Rob has it, or possibly it's already been added to the database.
Donna
USA - Thursday, September 26, 2002 at 10:53:14 (PDT)

It has been sometime since the alumni roster has been updated. Is there anybody out there who knows the webmaster so the roster can be updated?
Curtis Appleyard <scout65@metrocast.net>
Belmont, NH USA - Thursday, September 26, 2002 at 08:37:29 (PDT)

I don't know if there would be enough interest, but you can set-up a Ricker Alumni Group on Yahoo.com for no cost. Alumni would be able to submit articles,photos,etc. for upload on to the site to be viewed by others.You can also do mass emails to all registered members.Anyone care to be an owner/moderator of the group site? Visit http://help.yahoo.com/help/groups.
John Harden <jharden@snet.net>
Farmington, CT USA - Thursday, September 26, 2002 at 04:36:58 (PDT)

Donn-do-ya-wanna, always nice to see you haven't lost that lighening fast wit! I'd like to read the articles. Does everyone realize that in April 2003 it will be 25 years since Ricker closed it's doors for good? Wow, am I old!
Kimbo Anderton <kpeloquin@msn.com>
USA - Wednesday, September 25, 2002 at 10:49:57 (PDT)

I would be happy to copy any articles from this newspaper and the one following the vote for you... just email me.
donna <drago@theCIA.net>
USA - Wednesday, September 25, 2002 at 08:17:56 (PDT)

Hello everyone! Kim Anderton… there’s no one like you! Every time I give the million and one reasons why I can’t get up to a reunion, Kim reminds me of the one true reason we should all be there. So, I will do my best to go. One thing is sure, everyone who attends will never regret it. The last two were absolutely wonderful! Looking through some memorabilia, I found a few old newspaper articles from the Houlton Pioneer Times. Originally I had only saved them because Kim was listed in the police log (kidding!), but I thought you all might like to read a few quotes… It is always interesting to me to read comments on the closing of Ricker. I hope everyone who was there will remember that your perception of what happened and your personal recollections may not always jive with the perceptions of others. I had my own beliefs then, at the ripe old age of 20, but conversations with Mr. A and many others added much more perspective. In the end, I guess most people tried their best, and the ones who didn’t, have to judge for themselves. Houlton Pioneer Times-The Only Newspaper in the World Interested in Houlton, Maine April 26, 1978 "On Monday, voters will determine whether or not to authorize a $1 million bond issue so the Town can purchase the assets of Ricker College… Ricker officials presented their plan supporting the bond issue at a public meeting Thursday night. An estimated 200 persons were at Ricker Commons to hear the plan, while others viewed the meeting over Ricker television, or heard over Ricker radio. The proposal is for Ricker to sell to the town all property and plant facilities, with the sale price to be $1 million… at the time the sale was completed, the Town would lease the property and facilities back to Ricker…IF the College’s projections are realized, the bond issue will represent no cost to the Houlton taxpayers… Ricker would use $450,000… to pay off State Street Bank of Boston…The College would use $92,507 to pay current creditors in full, and would use an additional $14,493 to pay off it’s pre-capter11 creditors on the basis of 5 cents on the dollar… $20,000 would be set aside to cover miscellaneous costs… and the remaining $423,000 will be used by Ricker to cover it’s the College’s needs for three years… (some) figures (indicate) that will about break even in the third year… enrollment of full-time students for the 78-79 year will be 125 students, about the same as current enrollment. That figure will increase… to level off in the fifth year at 250." Note: I believe there were about 4,250 voters in Houlton in 1978. There are SO many comments throughout the newspaper for and against the bond issue. I will try to get them into the guestbook in the coming days. Oh, if I had only had $1 million in 1978!! Donna Lutrario
donna lutrario <drago@theCIA.net>
USA - Wednesday, September 25, 2002 at 07:21:25 (PDT)

Let's get a little buzz on, stroll down to the Temple and watch "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" then walk across the street to Cleale's restaurant for a greasy burger and tepid coke. Window shopping as we walk back to the campus, we hear the sounds of basketball in the brisk autumn air as we past the 'hanger'. Sitting around the reading room at the library, we discuss how this could be the last year for the school but truly believe a knight on a white steed will save it. This almost happened, except the white night was mis-directed an ended up in Whytipitlock and is now selling window treatments and table pads and the Bangor Mall.
Pat Michaud <info@patmichaudphoto.com>
Augusta, ME USA - Tuesday, September 24, 2002 at 11:35:11 (PDT)

Virgil Caine is my name, and I served on the Danville train Til Stonewall's Calvery came and tore up the tracks again In the winter of '65, we were hungry, just barely alive By May the tenth, Richmond had fell, it's a time I remember oh so well CHORUS: The night they drove old Dixie down, and the bells were ringin' The night they drove old Dixie down, and the people were singin' They went na na na na na na, na na na na na na na na Back with my wife in Tennessee, when one day she said to me "Virgil, quick come see, there goes Robert E. Lee" Well I don't mind choppin' wood, and I don't care if the money's no good Ya take what ya need and ya leave the rest They never should have taken the very best CHORUS Like my father before me, I will work the land Like my brother above me, I took a rebel stand He was just eighteen, proud and brave, til a Yankee laid him in his grave I swear by the mud beneath my feet You can't raise a Caine when he's in defeat CHORUS CHORUS
John Brown
UT USA - Sunday, September 22, 2002 at 21:14:38 (PDT)

I'm still fly.
Pappillion <bpappy@earthlink.net>
the hood, ME USA - Sunday, September 22, 2002 at 18:04:45 (PDT)

It's now Sunday, September 22, 2002, and it's been over 30 years since I attended Ricker College, from 1969-1971. When I first arrived there, I shared one room in a boarding house down the street from the college. My roommate was named Steve Kaiser, aka as "Crash" (from his former football days). Crash was a senior and graduated that semester. When he left, I "upgraded" to the studio apartment on the top floor. This apartment had a kitchen, so I was really jazzed. I don't remember the names of the boarding house owners, but they were an elderly couple. I remember one wintry day, when we just had a blizzard and the streets recently were plowed. The pure white snow drifts glistened in the daytime sun and were piled high along the street sides. I looked out from my top floor window and saw a young woman holding the hand of a small child; they were walking toward the boarding house. I saw them go inside. After a few minutes, I saw them leave and walk away. I then went downstairs and asked the owners if the woman had stopped by to rent a room, because I knew we had rooms for rent. The owners replied that they wouldn't rent to her because she was "divorced." I never forgot that incident and it propelled me into the reality of the 1969 ultra-conservative values of Houlton, Maine. The next semester I enrolled in a drama class taught by an instructor named Wayne Westland. I was the only "straight" guy in the class of about five men and two women. I ended up becoming friends with two guys, named Eddie and Tony, who lived in a really unusual apartment located right above the only bookstore on Main Street in Houlton. They invited me over for dinner one evening and as I explored the apartment, I noticed one side room was a large closet. I asked Eddie and Tony if I could pay them $50 per month and move into the closet. They agreed. I was pretty happy to escape the rule-laden boarding house and I immediately moved. Eddie and Tony often would have dinner parties and all kinds of guests would show up, including some faculty members. It was a different world for me and I enjoyed meeting all these different people. Obviously, Eddie and Tony both were gay, and Eddie totally accepted being homosexual. Tony, on the other hand, actually was engaged to a woman he was planning to marry in order to please his parents who supposedly did not know of his sexual orientation. Tony would get drunk and then become depressed and reveal that he did not love and could not love the woman he was engaged to. To this day, I don't know what ever happened to Tony. I also remember a Vietnam Vet named Tim who was a good-looking, long-haired blonde that all the women admired. I believe Tim recently had gotten out of Vietnam and we would sit on campus somewhere in a room that had a jukebox and where we could buy sodas and coffee. Suddenly, without warning and for no apparent reason, Tim would get up and start twirling a chair above his head. Every time this happened, everyone in the room would scatter. While still at Ricker College, around 1971, I asked my friend, Louis Solomon, what I should do with my life. Louis said, "Why don't you go to California? There's a photography school there you might like to go to." Well, I got into my old Ford window van and drove cross-country to California. I had my bed in the back and an electric frying pan for cooking which I would plug in wherever I could (mostly in the rear of gas stations). I went to that photography school for eight months until I ran out of money, and then I ended up in San Diego when my parents and brother came out from Boston. I have a lot of fond memories about Ricker College and the friends I made there. Unfortunately throughout the years, I've lost track of most of them, but if anyone knows the following people, please e-mail me. Thanks. Whatever happened to: Bonnie Allen, Thomas Chang, Jerry DeWitt, Tony Dickenson, Delores Haramia, Mary Jane Kelly, Nancy Martin, Anita Piela, Louis Solomon, and William Rosenbaum?
Jacob "Jay" Schwartz <jschwartz777@yahoo.com>
San Diego, CA USA - Sunday, September 22, 2002 at 10:04:58 (PDT)

I'll stop in Old Towne and pick you up Pappy. Be ready on the 23rd of July! ha I spoke to Matt Ottinger last night and we were strolling down memory lane. He told me the story of you teaching him how to row a canoe down B Stream or was it Matuksakeg (sp?). He now gives wilderness tours and claims he owes you for the tough lesson! Please come to the reunion, there are loads of people that would love to see you!
kimbo
USA - Sunday, September 22, 2002 at 06:08:44 (PDT)

Attica, Attica, ATTICA, ATTICA, ATTICA Power to the People!NO reunion, no peace. No reunion, no peace. Up against the wall We can be together, my friend. Got to revolution, got to revolution. Don't step on the grass, Sam! George Hayduke lives!
Pappillion <bpappy@earthlink.net>
MonkeyWrenchGang, ME USA - Saturday, September 21, 2002 at 18:04:56 (PDT)

Correction - just follow the web link in this message to get to the songs I've recorded. If not, the url is http://eccx.home.mindspring.com/music/Songs/songs.html Well, my vacation/week off is almost over. I managed to put the time to use re-recording some songs. Most of them are original and date back to the mid-80's. They're on my web page at http://eccx.home.mindspring.com/music/Songs/songs.html. The summer heat in NJ seems to be over (hopefully) and it's been really nice here, although we certainly could use a bit more rain. Have fun. Ed Colton
Ed Colton's Songs <eccx@mindspring.com>
Perth Amboy, NJ USA - Saturday, September 21, 2002 at 10:04:28 (PDT)

Well, my vacation/week off is almost over. I managed to put the time to use re-recording some songs. Most of them are original and date back to the mid-80's. They're on my web page at Ed's Stuff . The summer heat in NJ seems to be over (hopefully) and it's been really nice here, although we certainly could use a bit more rain. Have fun. Ed Colton
Ed Colton <eccx@mindspring.com>
Perth Amboy, NJ USA - Saturday, September 21, 2002 at 10:00:12 (PDT)

It is so great to hear from so many Rickerites. I think this July 2003 reunion sounds great. I'd love to hear from some of Haskell's finest. Dougie, you are right up there at the top. But wouldn't it be fun to see "Crazy" Mike Neill, Mike "Ernie" McNerny, "Tiny" Mike Krystofik, Donny Carpenter, Lance Koury("Beesmee"), Eric Strout, Gavin Keaney, Charlie Moore, "Skinny" Pete Ahearn, etc. I'll keep thinking of names. My brain is smoking on this output. Wow. Amazing. Remember Dana Clare getting busted? Remember the ice sculpture "saloon" and the snowball fight that brought Houlton's finest with rifles cocked? Those were the days, my friends.We need each other, we need to see each other. I'll be at the next reunion with bells on. And in memory of Don Duchano, Barry Brennan, Melitta Henderson, God rest their souls.linda
Linda Goddard Brown <linda.brown111@verizon.net>
Vineyard Haven, MA USA - Saturday, September 21, 2002 at 07:00:27 (PDT)

Hi everyone haven't visited in quite some time. It's nice to see a number of people that I haven't heard from since I left Ricker in 77. The events of 9/11 has changed everyones life, but we cannot let these zealots control our lives. I too had my worse day in law enforcement on 9/11 one of the sergeants on my job was in my office when the first plane hit the world trade center. He stated to me that his wife who was a flight attendant was flying out of Boston to go to LA. When she didn't call her husband I knew it was not going to be good news. Long story short his wife was Madeline (Amy) Sweeney she was the flight attendant who was on her cell phone talking to United Airlines her last words were oh my god oh my god. It's was about 12:30 pm on 9/11 when her husband got the call that she was in fact on that airplane. How do you answer a brother officer when he asks you what do I tell my kids. I don't know what I said but after he left my office with his partner I just remember that on that day I saw a young, strong and confident individual have the life drain right out of his body. WE all need to stay in touch with one another for no one knows what tomorrow will bring. If my path in law enforcement ever leads to a confrontation with one or more of these cowards I just hope in my last breath that I take out as many of these Aholes as I possibly can. So lets get going on this reunion for 2003 our lives have been forever changed, but lets carry on with the great tradition that is Ricker.
tom sousa <t.sousa@attbi.com>
assonet, ma USA - Friday, September 20, 2002 at 18:09:42 (PDT)

WOW! I saw him there too! Hi Owen......glad your 9/11 scare worked out so well! Pappy, I've not had a commitment from you? Yay or nay?
Kimbo
USA - Friday, September 20, 2002 at 17:47:09 (PDT)

Zero sells hot, soft pretzels from an outdoor stand to motorists from a median strip in Center City Philadelphia.
Pappillion
StillH2O, ME USA - Friday, September 20, 2002 at 17:26:22 (PDT)

Well, Owen, you toppled me over the edge into tears. I guess you are our own Ricker hero who helped protect another's family. I am sure there are others. I think we have to have this 2003 reunion - to reconnect with all of those special people that we knew - those who have gone on and those who are still here and are partying and are anarchists (right, pappy?) Where is Dave Marchowsky? Come one, everyone get involved. we need this reunion
Janice Brown <janibrown@adelphia.net>
Rockland, ME USA - Friday, September 20, 2002 at 16:11:16 (PDT)

Owen and Lightweight! Wow, what a pair of essays! Owen, thanks for the EYEWITNESS account of 9 11...I was here in Budapest at the time feeling very strange. Being in Eastern Europe while your nation is being cowardly attacked is an eerie feeling. Not knowing what , where or how was un-nerving, never so angry in my life! . It was quite a thing for me as I had been in the Security Business for 10 years prior to coming to Hungary. I had clients in the Towers , even bid on the job after the 93 attacks.Still being a Middle East buff ( Thanks Dr Shakir)coupled with my security career has made for quite a year. I was even on Hungarian " 60 Minutes" as an American in Hungary. What times we live in. Lightweight, wow i actually think of you once in a while. I want that #4 soccer jersey back. OK? If the 2003 Reunion is in July I will be there. Great memories in your piece below, thanks. Cerk
Joseph Cerquitella <JCerquitella@ggca.hu>
Budapest, na Hungary - Friday, September 20, 2002 at 15:19:03 (PDT)

HI
mike
USA - Friday, September 20, 2002 at 09:33:09 (PDT)

Mr. Hamacher finally got me to this site. I only talk with the guy about 4 times a week. He is the man on writing! It’s about time we have the Ricker Web Site. What a great way to keep in touch. In fact, Gabe Guerrieri now works for the court system of NJ with kids. His brother and mine coach football together in Atlantic City, NJ. His families are great friends. Small world. There are some great names mentioned in this guest book. How about STRETCH? The Gorfman, - well now we know where the boy is, but we need more information. Maybe he is on the Saprano’s. Anyway, Dave H. and I have made an agreement to be there at the 25th in 2003. I just thought I would share with you my experience from 9/11 last year since I was so close to the Pentagon. Why do we help in disasters? The time was 8:49 AM on Sept. 11, 2001. I am crossing over the Key Bridge in my car going through Georgetown, Washington DC. I am in route from my house in Arlington VA on my way to 1850 K Street, my Merrill Lynch office in downtown DC. I am only blocks from the White House. I am on the phone with my colleague in my office on a conference call with MLIM in Princeton, NJ. All of a sudden they tell me that a plane has hit the World Trade Center. Its now 9:03 AM, I am entering my building’s underground parking garage when, BAM, the second building is hit. My timed stamped receipt from the garage attendant says “9:05 AM 9/11“, a receipt of history! I got to the third floor underground. I get to my 7th floor office, which is right near the bank of elevators. I turn on the TV to see the images. Its 9:30 AM and my wife calls. She is hysterical, “Owen, you need to come home now, there is a plane on its way to DC!” ‘ Honey calm down we will be OK I say. As FA’S, were are trained to remain calm, its our nature. BAM, the Pentagon is hit at 9:47AM. I grab my laptop and I am the first one on the elevator, down 10 floors to the basement. Please God, don’t let me be buried in here. I am out, going down K Street, in my car, I scream across the Teddy Roosevelt Bridge towards Arlington VA. The Marine Memorial is right in front of me on the VA side. Not many cars on the bridge. I look to my left and I see the Pentagon. A black smoke, bright orange fireball against a dark blue sky is all I see at the Pentagon. Its now that I wish I owned a gun. I get my kids at school and we go home. 10:10 AM and I call Christine to see were my good friend and buddy Tom is at this time.” I do not know Owen - he is flying somewhere. He has not called at all!” Tom is a pilot for United Airlines. I now know that three United planes are gone. Was Tom on one? “Christine, grab the kids and you are coming to my house now.” We are walking out the door from her house when the phone rings. We look at each other. She runs to the phone. Its Tom, he is San Jose CA. He is three hours behind and had a hard time getting through on the phone. He is safe. “ Owen, we have word that a second plane is on its way to DC, get my wife and kids in the basement now” Tom says. We run down stairs and wait as we watch the news. A fourth plane goes down outside Pittsburgh. Tom was right, but why Pittsburgh? We all gather at my house at 6:00 pm. Tom is stuck in CA, but alive. We say prayers; we pass the fresh pasta sauce and the rest of the food as the TV is on in the background. We all look at each other. We are alive and well. Thank God
Owen J. Beirne Jr. <owen_beirnejr@ml.com>
Washington, DC USA - Friday, September 20, 2002 at 09:28:11 (PDT)

I was in tears!! Thank you so much for your support and that stroll down memory lane! I spoke to Dave Gorfman in 1996 when we were planning a reunion here in Mass. He was married with 1 child and his second due to be born the very weekend we were planning the reunion! He was a very successful business man (not what your thinking). He sold/leased/rented video and pinball games. He never could grow up! ha He sounded the same full of life and happy to be alive. I WILL find him again and pursuade him to attend in 2003. I know Jonesy is a lawyer in Branford, CT (big surprise there). I am making phone calls today to see when the Shiretown and Houlton Country Club are available............... I have decided to purchase (with my own funds) some sort of a prize for all those that attend the Friday evening gathering wearing the white potatoe picking gloves that were so generously handed out to all that attended the 2000 Houlton reunion! Dave, I have an extra pair for you for that great entry you submited! ha ha I'll be back!
Kimbo <kpeloquin@msn.com>
USA - Friday, September 20, 2002 at 05:44:45 (PDT)

Dave, that was beautiful!!! I was almost in tears, especially thinking of the bonfire in the middle of campus. Carlos told me that Dave Gorf(wo)man became a lawyer!!!?
Janice Brown <janibrown@adelphia.net>
Rockland, ME USA - Friday, September 20, 2002 at 04:41:15 (PDT)

It would be invigorating to stroll down memory lane after 25 years and share with others who were there how Mr. A. sold me on the virtues of Ricker College during the February vacation week of 1976. To remember how C.A. Smith taught me the virtues of Jonathan Swift in English Reformation and Restoration, and how he also taught me how to shoot skeet on his property over a fall weekend in '77 before helping his daughter Samantha craft the worldwide message to Yuri Andropov before that fatal crash. To laugh with others who heard their private messages over the airwaves of WRNE-FM. To remember how we paraded throughout Houlton on that last weekend in April in the back of a pickup with Poncho banging on the piano keys and a few of us yelling out the lyrics of the Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys. To marvel again how a lottery used to be taken on which day each Spring when that abandoned car would plunge into oblivion from the icy surface of Nickerson Lake. To relive the herculean efforts undertaken to save Ricker from oblivion. Yes, the townfolk of Houlton voted no, and then we lost our viability. I want to see Gomer again and hug him like we did when he reappeared from his lost hunting foray deep in the woods of central Maine. It would be great to recapture the lost camping weekend on Mt. Desert Island with Tony Santo and Bill Papuzynski, among others; how we caught the sunrise from Cadillac Mountain. Is it possible to have another private session with Billy Binford? I'm dying to hear Kelvin Shaw tell me again how I can nimble and I can be quick. Why not try and find John Koller and Don Davenport who help me enjoy communications law, and Bill Turney, the music man from over the border? Why not meet new friends from Ricker who came before us? Can we not salivate at the quality of the food Larry Handsome prepared all those years, and how Gabe Guerrieri always had a smile? Is Giff Stevens still writing poetry in central Maine? Owen Beirne and I ask each other every week, "Whatever happened to David Gorfman?" Can we time the reunion so as to have a bonfire in the middle of where the campus used to stand and marvel again at the northern lights sweeping across the skies? If not, when during 2003 would be the best time and where should it be held? Would Muff and Ross Vincent, or Kathy Hill show up? What about Dougie and Tom Sousa, or Chuck Almeida?Kimbo wants to rekindle these memories and more. Who else wants to help?
David Hamacher <dhamacher@communicon.com>
Hopkinton, MA USA - Thursday, September 19, 2002 at 20:09:16 (PDT)

Stay gold, Ponyboy.
Billy Papuzynski
StillH2O, ME USA - Thursday, September 19, 2002 at 19:03:39 (PDT)

What do Chikayo Ando, Kathy Atwood, Owen Beirne, Cheril Benenati, Michaela Benson, Billy Binford, Tom Bowman, Amy Campbell, Brian Doescher, Dale Duff, Mike Carlos, Keiko Gompei, Poncho Gonzalez, David Gorfman, Geoffrey Griffin, David Hamacher, John Harden, Hiroyuki Hashimoto, Naoko Hatakeyama, Kentaro Hayashi, Steve Katz, Nathan Mannas, Kukisun, Debbie Lukis, Renitta Mohomed, Janet Woodby, Greg Young, Don McKeagney, Pat Michaud, Toru Miyake, Kinji Nakano, Michelle Odom, Jack Quirk, Howard Shwartz, Raul Ueda and Eric West have in common? We were all scheduled to be the last recipients of Ricker College Baccalaureate degrees on April 29, 1978. Why not find a way to share our memories?
David Hamacher <dhamacher@communicon.com>
Hopkinton, MA USA - Thursday, September 19, 2002 at 18:54:59 (PDT)

Hi Bill! How are you? See Flieg's another one! We are shooting for the 3rd or last weekend in July 2003! Tell anyone you may be in contact with about the site and the Reunion! We are going to rock! I think we've heard from the 70's crowd, what about before that? Any interest?? Angie Graves & Holliday (sp?) girls?? I think I saw your names on the late sixties class lists? I can't do this without everybody!!!!!!!!!!
Kimbo <kpeloquin@msn.com>
Blackstone, MA USA - Thursday, September 19, 2002 at 18:39:06 (PDT)

A Ricker College web site. WOW. Not a day goes by when I think of my growing up at Ricker. I went there from 1974 to 1976. I was "Fragile" the goofy (dorky) guy above or below "Wheels" depending on your scale. I actually found the college catalog from 1975-1976 while cleaning my house last night. It's is really weird seeing names of people who I haven't seen in 26 years. I've been to Houlton, but since 1995. And I would go to a reunion anywher in the country. Goodbye for now.
Bill Stapleton <zabby1@email.com>
Windsor, CT USA - Thursday, September 19, 2002 at 16:03:03 (PDT)

I DON PASS HERE SINCE BOGO MEN
LAGOS <LAGOS@HOTMAIL.COM>
LAGOS, LAGOS nigeria - Thursday, September 19, 2002 at 11:36:16 (PDT)

Hey Kimbo, Just for the record darlin', I have absolutely NO control over the funds or for that matter any influence either - did not appreciate the insinuation. I know this may come as a shock to anyone who knew me, but in my old age I’ve become fiscally responsible (I know… BORING, but it helps me sleep at night). Relax! Not to shake your faith too much, I still like to party as much as ever (some things never change); the fact is you’ll need about 165 “commits” just to break even. Just wanted to give you a target. I’d really hate to see you take a hit. - Still luvya, - evidently your new "foil" , Fliegs ; )
Rob Fliegel <rfliegel@csrlink.net>
East Stroudsburg, PA USA - Thursday, September 19, 2002 at 11:09:09 (PDT)

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DWP
USA - Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at 22:36:35 (PDT)

Attention: Dear Curtis Johnny Appleseed Yard: I ain't smoked no weed in so long I'm like a hungry dog; I ain't got no bone. Yellow what? Send me some. No..... Bring some or' to the bog. I'll get it prescribed. I 'm to legit' to quit.
Donald William Papuzynski <bpappy@earthlink.net>
Stillwater, ME USA - Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at 22:25:40 (PDT)

i vote for 2003 lets get going
don hillman <donphoto99@earthlink.net>
scarsdale, ny USA - Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at 21:24:16 (PDT)

Pappy; have you been smokin that mellow yellow weed again?
Curtis Appleyard <scout65@metrocast.net>
Belmont, NH USA - Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at 20:07:38 (PDT)

I. wanna sing folk songs every night, and drink miso w/tofu everyday! I wanna use Dr. Bronner's Soap everynight, and Tiger Balm everyday! I wanna go barefooted everynight, and wear my "Stocks" everyday! People don't eat meat because they love animals. It's 'cause they hate vegetables.
Pappy <bpappy@earthlink.net>
StilH2O, ME USA - Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at 19:07:39 (PDT)

Hey Pam; Karen and I are ready for a reunion in 2003. I will help out as much as I can. Do you think you can handle one keg or can you chug down two. Lets get this party movin.
Curtis Appleyard <scout65@metrocast.net>
Belmont, NH USA - Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at 17:38:23 (PDT)

Everyone is invited not just the last classes out! I believe there were people from your class there in 2000 and 1995. Dale Jacobs was the bell of the "ball" and there were about 3 tables with her... They were the rowdiest bunch there. I remember checking in Angie Graves and many of the people that write in this guestbook! You can ride up with me! ha But I'm going up on Wednesday.
Kimbo <kpeloquin@msn.com>
Blackstone, MA USA - Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at 17:08:09 (PDT)

How come nobody invites me to these things? After all, I won all of those ski trophies for Ricker, sold everyone one of my bagpipe records, and I was going to take everyone out on my sailboat with me. Check out my URL
Elijha Burr
USA - Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at 15:56:11 (PDT)

From your feet to your knees, you knock me baby, You're mine, meat! You fat and forty but Lordy, Lordy, you're mine, meat. Inside out and outside in you're mine, meat. You fat and forty but Lordy, Lordy you mine. Take it Django!
Mississippi Willy
the delta, USA - Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at 15:38:40 (PDT)

Kimalla - I am an anarchist under an anathema and I honestly am a member of AARP. It saves me $2 per month on earthlink! Protocol SMTP Port O Secure.
Pappillion <bpappy@earthlink.net>
Stillwater, ME USA - Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at 15:31:37 (PDT)

Yes Kimbo... I am right around the corner here in Blackstone. A Ricker Reunion??? Sure, why not? I just don't want to be "grandma" of the group. Remember that I graduated in '72. PAM ARPIN
Pamela Arpin <pga9750@yahoo.com>
Blackstone, MA USA - Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at 14:07:52 (PDT)

MEG! I was just thinking about you.... Come on people, let's convince Flieg's to loosen his grip on the funds! We need a big response! Yeah, Dave M. (is this a/k/a Zero, what would you like? I haave sent an e-mail off to Owen B. too! We can really make this thing fly with this much time to plan.............I'm psyched!
Kimbo <kpeloquin@msn.com>
Blackstone, MA USA - Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at 05:36:16 (PDT)

I'm all for a reunion in 2003! I'll pass the word to those I still keep in touch with, too. What about you Dave M.?
Meg Golrick Leach <meg.leach@vishay.com>
Alfred, ME USA - Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at 03:42:03 (PDT)

That's what I'm talkin about!
Kimbo
USA - Tuesday, September 17, 2002 at 18:34:12 (PDT)

2003 or 2005, after that we may all be members of AARP,have hearing aids, and discussing our deteriorating bodily functions as opposed to having a good time!
John Harden <jharden@snet.net>
Farmington,, CT USA - Tuesday, September 17, 2002 at 17:32:05 (PDT)

2003 or 2005, after that we may all be members of AARP,have hearing aids, and discussing deteriorating bodily functions as opposed to having a good time!
John Harden <jharden@snet.net>
Farmington,, CT USA - Tuesday, September 17, 2002 at 17:31:19 (PDT)

Sick of hearing from me yet? ha Janice, do you ever see or hear of Fred Hagan? Loved that guy!
Kimbo <kpeloquin@msn.com>
USA - Tuesday, September 17, 2002 at 16:15:34 (PDT)

I'll buy the crown - if he promises to show! Oh Billy, are ya out there?
Kimbo
Blackstone, MA USA - Tuesday, September 17, 2002 at 16:11:48 (PDT)

Kimbo, "I" I am all for a Ricker reunion in 2003. I have missed the two previous but I won't miss the next. I can talk to the Rickerites that I am still in contact with and not only would it be a reunion for Ricker, it would be a reunion for us. Let's do it!!!!! And I want Bill Pappy to be King of the reunion!!!
Janice Brown <janibrown@adelphia.net>
Rockland, ME USA - Tuesday, September 17, 2002 at 15:41:25 (PDT)

All In favor of a Houlton Reunion in 2003 say "I"! Seriously now! Rob doesn't think there is enough interest to do it again before 2005? I WANT to prove him wrong! I know allot of you read this guestbook religiously but never comment...... Let's here from you ... Matt, Doug, Tom McGee, Donna Lou, Tom Sousa, Pete Ang, Gomeo, Don Hillman, Mayor Malloy, sister Bev (a/k/a weanie), Cathy Bedard, Debbe Heuneke, John Harden, Mark, Cerq, Muff, maybe even Handsome... and what about Neet, Ms. Ball, Pappy, Janice Brown, Chuck, Skip! There is someone that lives here in Blackstone by the name of Pam Arpin????? What are you all thinking? Don't want to commit or just plain not interested? I say let's do it in 2003 and make it the biggest and best yet. If everyone can commit to finding one "long lost Rickerite" then we will rock the house! That's my thought, maybe I'm a dreamer!
Kimbo <kpeloquin@msn.com>
Blackstone, MA USA - Tuesday, September 17, 2002 at 12:37:55 (PDT)

You can say that again Debbe! SO Linda, when is this P-A-R-T-Y going to take place? Bev says she's going to be a weannie and bow out! Something about commitments? Fleig's! Talk to me boy! I want to "get this party started!". Love & Kisses ~ Kimbo
Kimbo <kpeloquin@msn.com>
Blackstone, MA USA - Saturday, September 14, 2002 at 08:12:31 (PDT)

Hey Kell, Small world - your son - my daughter - same college - same group within same class! Lord help them both!
T Nixon
Colchester, Ct USA - Thursday, September 12, 2002 at 11:55:32 (PDT)

On this day of Remembrance, September 11, 2002 for those who have gone before us, those who are here today, and for those who will come after us, may we continue to recognize the magnitude of all of us standing together in Unity as a whole communtiy. With hope lighting my heart I shall continue to go forward and forever be grateful for my family, friends that are my family, for the Family that has come from attending Ricker, and the greatest gift of all, to live in the USA. I know I am now, truly speaking from my heart and walking with my face toward the Sun. Again I am reminded that all we have is this moment in time. Peace to all. Debbe
Debbe Hueneke <dah 138@juno.com>
Westport, Ma USA - Wednesday, September 11, 2002 at 07:53:58 (PDT)

STREETS OF Houlton Have you seen the old man in the closed down market Kicking up papers with his worn out shoes In his eyes you see no pride hands held loosely by his side Yesterday's paper, telling yesterday's news So how can you tell me you're lonely And say for you that the sun don't shine Let me take you by the hand and lead you through the streets of Houlton I'll show you something To make you change your mind. Have you seen the old girl Who walks the streets of Houlton Dirt in her hair and her clothes in rags She's no time for talking, She just keeps right on walking, Carrying her home in two carrier bags So how can you tell me you're lonely... In the all night cafe at a quarter past eleven The same old man sitting there on his own Looking at the world over the rim of his teacup Each tea lasts an hour, then he wanders home alone So how can you tell me you're lonely... Have you seen the old man outside the seaman's mission Memory fading with the minor ribands that he wears In our city winter the rain cries little pity For one more forgotten hero and a world which doesn't care So how can you tell me you're lonely... And say for you that the sun don't shine? Let me take you by the hand, I'll lead you through the streets of Houlton I'll show you something To make you change your mind.
Pappillion <bpappy@earthlink.net>
Heartbreak Hotel, ME USA - Saturday, September 07, 2002 at 19:02:00 (PDT)

This is what Ricker is all about. I remember the night Buzzy and I were sitting at a table in the Northland writing this tunage. And I am all alone. There is no one here beside me. And my problems have all gone. There is no one to deride me. But you got to have friends. The feeling's oh so strong. You got to have friends to make that day last long. I had some firends but they're gone, somethin' came and took them away. And from the dusk 'til the dawn here is where I'll stay. Standing at the end of the road, boys, waiting for my new friends to come. I don't care if I'm hungry or poor, I'm gonna get me some of them. 'Cause you got to have friends. Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, friends. That's right you, oh you, yeah you, I said you gotta have some friends, I'm talkin' about friends, that's right, friends. Friends, friends, friends. I had some firends, oh, but they're all gone, gone, someone came and snatched them away. And from the dusk until the very dawn, you know, here is where I gotta stay, here is where I gotta stay. And I'm standing at the end of a real long road and I'm waiting for my new friends to come. I don't care if I'm hungry or freezin' cold, I'm gonna get me some of them. 'Cause you gotta have friends, that's right, friends, friends. I gotta me my, I gotta me my, I gotta me my, look around and see all of my friends. Oh, friends, that's right, friends, friends, friends, friends, friends, friends, oh, friends, you gotta have friends . . .
Billy P <bpappy@earthlink.net>
Stillwater, ME USA - Saturday, September 07, 2002 at 18:45:24 (PDT)

seems to me that Pappy is always in a state of rest and relaxation!!!
Janice Brown <janibrown@yahoo.com>
Rockland, ME USA - Friday, September 06, 2002 at 16:28:49 (PDT)

Good thing it's the weekend Pappy.....you need a rest!!
Pappy Fan
USA - Friday, September 06, 2002 at 15:07:37 (PDT)

I love Bill Papuzinski!!!!
Janice Brown <janibrown@yahoo.com>
Rockland, ME USA - Friday, September 06, 2002 at 13:35:25 (PDT)

My college had a bulldog He was painted purple and white He had a spik-ed collar All he wanted to do was light, Up a great big fatty... It took away his Houlton blues. What's the best part of wakin' up? Burnin' a blunt with the rest of you crew. But all de peoples gone home now, I'm jus' a hungry dog I ain't got no bone.
B.B. Papuzynski <bpappy@earthlink.net>
Stillwater, ME USA - Friday, September 06, 2002 at 12:45:52 (PDT)

I got the blues so bad. It three AM in the morn. But I read the Ricker guestbook, and I thank God that I was born. 'Cause it make this Pappy happy, I went to Houlton, Maine. The college may be gone now, but Ricker spirit still remain. The ol'red rooster say, "Cock-a-doodle-dodo...." But the girls from sultry Ricker say, "Any dude'll do." It three AM in the morning, got one more Camel to my name. But it still make Pappy happy, I went to college in Houlton Maine, Nothin' in my pocket but the bottom..., more than I can say for my shoe. Talk about blues I got um...jus' one thing, jus' one thing I can do..Drink my liquor and think of Ricker..Gal it sure do easy the pain. Gonna get me on the Greyhound, and ride the bus to Houlton, Maine. I got them ol' Ricker College Bulldog..., Ricker College Bulldog Blues. And that ain't no Bullspit.
B.B. Papuzynski <bpappy@earthlink.net>
Stillwater, ME USA - Friday, September 06, 2002 at 00:18:23 (PDT)

Linda Hardy is still in Essex, Ma and teaching school. Dale, Kathy and I called her last week and left a message but she never called back. Found a number for a Hardy and just called it. It was her niece so she gave us her number. Would love to hear from her again. If you read this Linda....CALL. or email. Dale about covered our week together. We ALWAYS have a good time and it was great to see Kathy Crowley again!!!!
Jeanie Pinney <acecosmo@adelphia.net>
Oakland, Me USA - Thursday, September 05, 2002 at 18:07:03 (PDT)

Chuck, the campus is sadly gone, except for the rolling lawn. East Hall is still there, Commons is still there, used for different things now. Check back in the comments and you will see. I believe that the old Library was on Pleasant St., then the new one was built behind or in front of Wording Hall, which is now a senior citizen compound.
Janice Brown <janibrown@yahoo.com>
Rockland, ME USA - Thursday, September 05, 2002 at 16:54:47 (PDT)

Breezing through the Canadian History category on Jeopardy, the family asked:"Did you major in Canadian History?" No, in fact it was the hardest "C" I ever earned. Did Mrs. Melvin ever give anyone an "A"? Question from the 60's...
Rich Kelly <rfkelly@hotmail.com>
USA - Thursday, September 05, 2002 at 11:42:10 (PDT)

I love reading the comments from the Ricker Guestbook and would also love to hear more from the people who attended Ricker in the 60's. Where is everyone from that era? Donna Mae Gildart
Donna Mae Gildart <chitta40@hotmail.com>
Tucson, AZ USA - Thursday, September 05, 2002 at 08:36:21 (PDT)

Hey! Joycie and I are from the 60s! She still looks great-I'm fading fast..HA! Now I'm going through my mid-life changes, new house, new location, new career. As a matter of fact, any of you "boomers" out there who are considering warmer climates for the old age thing, drop me a line. I'm selling real estate in a really beautiful and still relatively inexpensive area of So. Florida, on the East Coast. Can't believe I've made this change in my life (JUST got my license) but love this area and am happy to promote it to all my Northern friends. I saw Kenny Glenn last winter and Joyce Lenas this summer and I'm also wondering where Linda Hardy is!! She and I went to high school together and both ended up at Ricker. Is the campus still there with its rolling lawn? Wasn't there an old house on the main street that we used as a library before the new building? My 60s brain sees these things kind of through a Gloucester fog, not fully defined, but there.
Chuck Mansfield <chuckmansfield@yahoo.com>
Stuart, FL USA - Thursday, September 05, 2002 at 04:59:58 (PDT)

hi angie...i'm here..you're right...i don't think there's anyone left from the sixties..those who experienced it can't remember anything and the others who knows where they are...i'm in training...i'm driving to las vegas next week for a small family reunion..and plan on playing lots of blackjack...if there are any ricker graduates from the sixties out here "on this coast"...i'd love to hear from you or read about you in the guestbook...the woman who wrote below that ricker was a place where you made friends that lasted a lifetime was right on the money...be well all..i'm looking forward to reading about you... Emy Kleinman Class of 1965
Emily Kleinman Bokor <ebokor@sonic.net>
Palmdale, Ca USA - Wednesday, September 04, 2002 at 23:27:15 (PDT)

I haven't written in a while but thought I would post this in case some of the older Rickerites from the sixties are reading this. I spent a wonderful evening with Allison (Barker) Bossie and her husband Gary in Houlton. They had invited us because Senait Zerome was visiting. For all those who don't remember, Senait was a girl from Ethiopia who attended Ricker and graduated in 1967 with me. She was also my room-mate for a semester. Senait was with her husband, a civil engineer also from Ethiopia and their daughter who had just graduated with a masters degree from Johns Hopkins. They have three other children and two grand children and live in California. I have an address if there is anyone out there who would like to contact Senait. Feel free to email me and I will let her know. I like reading the guestbook but wish more of you from my era would write. Emy where are you? Love you all, Angie
Angie (Rank) Graves <rag111@webtv.net>
Presque Isle, Me USA - Wednesday, September 04, 2002 at 07:56:16 (PDT)

Ms. Ball.. I think you forgot to mention the hi-lite of your mini-reunion...you all calling me at work. A'right???? Do u remember or are u still high from Meatloaf?
Neet
Somerville, MA USA - Tuesday, September 03, 2002 at 13:56:13 (PDT)

Hey Miss Ball! We, too, had a really great time visiting with all you guys - Verne, Jean, Linda, Ted, and Kathy! FINALLY, after all these 26 years, I got to meet "Crowley". She's a really sweet person - plus she loves OLD things as much as I do! Hopefully she will come up from the City so we can go to the Brimfield Flea Market together- would be fun! Have a safe trip home - Oh sure, you had to don that Meatloaf shirt after Tom and I left. Hope somebody took a picture. Wasn't that a great concert - he sure puts on a good show - thanks Vern! Jeannie, I'll e-mail later after I get all the empty boxes put away from taking our kids back to their homes away from home - college! Love you all! Tom and Eileen
T Nixon <Inky 1029>
Colchester, CT USA - Sunday, September 01, 2002 at 10:23:44 (PDT)

Here I am in the "Great North Woods" freezing my butt off, a mere 40 degrees this morning. I remember why I moved to Florida. Yikes it's cold! But I am loving every minute of my "Big Chill" week! Nothing better than getting together with my closest Ricker family. Jeanie and Verne have been the ultimate hosts. Kathy Crowley joined us, up from Brooklyn, as did Tom Nixon and his lovely wife Eileen up from Connecticut. And of course we had Linda (Bernard) and Ted Pawlick who live right here in town. We had and continue to have a "ball", please forgive the pun. Today we're having a bar-b-que, maybe Jeanie will let me toast some marshmallows up at camp. But I must say that being together with these Ricker friends warms my soul and it's a good thing, cause it sure is cold up here. Last night I went out and looked at the magnificent skies that they have up here in Maine, nowhere on the planet can they be more beautiful, crisp and clear, if only it weren't so damn cold. Now that you guys know I'm cold, also know that this has been another fantastic week with my dearest Ricker friends. Verne even treated us all to a Meatloaf concert, where he rocked his socks off. He bought me a lovely tank top as a souvenier, as a gift I wore it to breakfast this morning, Verne really enjoyed that! Those of you who actually know me will only have to picture that, to get a chuckle. Where are you Linda Hardy? Thank you Ricker, for friends that last a lifetime. Hope that the rest of the Ricker family is having a fine Labor Day weekend. Leaving tomorrow to return to hot and humid Florida, where I will dream of mornings that dip down to 40! Pappy next time I come up here I would like to meet you, do you live anywhere near Oakland? I love you all, Beachie
Dale Jacobs <Dalejac26@msn.com>
Miami Beach, FL USA - Sunday, September 01, 2002 at 07:28:20 (PDT)

Linda I emailed you on 8/19/02 and I just received my email back. Obviously, I didn't get your email address correct. Please email me and I'll see if the address is the same. Thanks. I hope you and Bill are doing fine. The idea of the Vineyard is great but I had said for those of us that are Mainlanders we would be stuck in traffic going and once we get off the Vineyard. It would be wonderful to get together again but Sept. 20-23 is out. Friends coming from Florida and I am going to see my family 10/10/02 to 10/18/02. If I miss the time you are all going to be there I'll just have to hear about it later on. It sounds good to me for next Summer 2003. Why wait now is all we have. Linda I'll just have to hop on the Ferry and pay you all a visit soon. Take care everyone and in the Ricker spirit here's to "One for all and all for one." How about some of us meeting in New York over Christmas and going to see the Rockettes and the tree lighting and celebrate with the TODAY Show gang one of those early mornings? I am ready!!!! Have a relaxing long weekend all....Debbe
Debbe Hueneke <dah 138@juno.com>
Westport, MA USA - Thursday, August 29, 2002 at 07:45:31 (PDT)

it has been done my guy keep off;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;
king ceaser <guyman@400.com>
USA - Wednesday, August 28, 2002 at 04:17:34 (PDT)

Yes, Janice the Shish I was speaking of was the one you remember. She's been in California for years. I lost touch with her about two years ago. . .I remember trying to get her psyched to fly out for the 2000 Reunion in Houlton. . .but she couldn't. Would love to find her. . .if anyone out there knows where she is!
BeverlyMalloyGuida
Huntington, NY USA - Tuesday, August 27, 2002 at 15:20:21 (PDT)

Let me give a big welcome to EDDie Malloy, sorry I missed you guys last year Donna has never forgiven me...saw Brucie in Madison Wisconsin 2 years later, he remembered Ricker, still have his signed album...remember drinking Buds with afterwards....Fried Eggs live....
Bill Gerlach <goforit31@go.com>
Enfield, CT USA - Tuesday, August 27, 2002 at 10:59:22 (PDT)

Joe, I remember every minute of those last days. You were out there trying to save us --- have we ever been in that kind of experience before - trying to save such a wondeful school - but I so remember Cerquetella working soooo hard... thank you so much. Also, is the Shish you are trying to find of the infamous Shish & Tuck fame? I remember her sweet face and her bracelets. I so miss Ricker... it hurts to go home to Houlton to see my folks... because it isn't there anymore....
Janice Brown <janibrown@yahoo.com>
Rockland, ME USA - Monday, August 26, 2002 at 16:26:09 (PDT)

Nicky!!! How great to see your name in the guestbook! Sorry I couldn't see you this past May. . .we didn't go into Portland. I also struck out in California. . .we went to Napa this summer. . .I tried to find Shish (no luck). . .and couldn't connect with Larry in San Francisco. . .I'll have to hold out for Houlton next year. Keep in touch!! Love, Bev* * * *
Beverly Malloy Guida <beverlymg27@aol.com>
Huntington, NY USA - Monday, August 26, 2002 at 14:34:22 (PDT)

Thanks for the kind words Janice. I did not realize J Bove was INVOLVED in the demise. HOW DO ! fellow RA... MR John Hardin. Yes I am out here . I have been 5 years in Budapest Hungary www.ggca.org. Principal @ Greater Grace Christian Academy.
JCerquitella <JCerquitella@ggca.hu>
Budapest, Hungary - Monday, August 26, 2002 at 14:08:52 (PDT)

Hey, The Vineyard sounds great. Did you say an island... some say Harpswell is an island, we are remote you know. I have a cottage on an island... Chebeague that is. Might be a trip just getting to the Vineyard, I don't get around much anymore. Being married to a Maine lobsterman, we don't go too fah, de-ah. That's why I drive almost an hour each day to sell advertising at the Portland Press Herald, you gotta love it. The 21st is not a good day, my favorite uncle-in-law turns 85, talk about a party! The guy just came back from a cruise on the Baltic Sea. If we keep going at this rate we'll be there too! Who knows what Columbus Day will bring. I'm with Ed M, a 25th reunion in Houlton in May is a definate if not before then. I've visited the site many times, but never chatted. Good to "see" you all again.
Lorrie "Nicky" Kane Millar <lmillar_2000@yahoo.com>
Harpswell, ME USA - Sunday, August 25, 2002 at 19:07:27 (PDT)

Hey Joe Cerq.,remember Newton? She's floating around here somewhere, but I think she's Brockton now!
John Harden <jharden@snet.net>
Farmington, CT USA - Sunday, August 25, 2002 at 18:59:19 (PDT)

And it was Joe Cerq that a lot to try and save it!! Good to know you are still out there
Janice Brown <janibrown@yahoo.com>
Rockland, ME USA - Sunday, August 25, 2002 at 08:06:33 (PDT)

Wow.. Just tripped over this site. Been a long time since we closed it down in '78. Truly an unforgettable place with unforgetable people.
Joseph Cerquitella <JCerquitella@ggca.hu>
Budapest, Hungary - Sunday, August 25, 2002 at 05:36:25 (PDT)

hello to all you ricker grads.just found this site glad to see ricker hasen't been forgotten.
don hillman <donphoto99@earthlink.net>
scarsdale, ny USA - Saturday, August 24, 2002 at 14:34:32 (PDT)

Is there a better weekend for the Ricker Reunion Vineyard style? Bev can't make Columbus Day and Pete says that is tough. How about September 21 or October 11? I'm game for anything. Let's figure this out. I want to see you guys. Bill and I are headed for Quebec for our 26th anniversary. We'll be back in a week. Love you all. Linda
Linda Brown <linda.brown111@verizon.net>
Vineyard Haven, MA USA - Wednesday, August 21, 2002 at 15:02:45 (PDT)

Chuck, I see you're home! Hope you enjoyed the "real" rocks...now it's back to the fake ones. The luxury of running water and electricity must be a treat...somehow life is full of tradeoffs!
JLenas <whtfc@worldpath.net>
Beyond-the-treeline, NH USA - Tuesday, August 20, 2002 at 19:27:57 (PDT)

Waitress muscles. . . .let's see. . . .that would be biceps, spinea and abdominals. I'm studying for a physiology exam (which is on Columbus Day Weekend) so, if the Vinyard party is that weekend. . . .I won't be able to go. (sniff sniff) I don't know if I can wait another year!! Oh well. Hey, I saw Mayor Ed this past weekend. . .he jetted in from Iowa for a party. He's doing great. Well, I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the Vinyard happens on another weekend. Love, Bev****
Beverly Malloy Guida
Huntington, NY USA - Tuesday, August 20, 2002 at 13:00:53 (PDT)

If we're gonna be moving back into dorms, I want that same room that Joycie Lenas could hang out the window from. Have come back from my New England summer early, as school starts here in Florida August 12th, for crissakes! Saw Joyce up there beyond the tree line and all in all had a glorious summer, albeit a short one. If we Rickerites had a bus and did a road trip, we would need placards to picket the demise of town-destroying Wal-Mart.
Chuck Mansfield
USA - Monday, August 19, 2002 at 09:54:51 (PDT)

Marthas Vinyard, Westbrook, Mass., It is time to see you all again !!! It has been a long hot summer and it is time for alittle party RICKER STYLE !!! Fleigs I have studied up and I think we can kick ass on the burgers and dogs. We will not let the damn things get the best of us this year !! Bev, get those waitress muscles ready, no triping up stairs this year. Ben I promise better travel info ! I hope we get a few more knuckleheads to join the fray. Sweet Linda good to see you back. Dougie we play some golf this time, personally I play better still drunk from the nite before. Linda that holiday could be tough for me. but lets all kick it around and come up with a plan. I miss you all, I love you all !! Pete Ang p.s. Where ever we go, we take the band "CHEAP SNEAKERS" with us those boys kicked Ass !!!
Peter Angiollo <Proudpop13@aol>
Northford, Ct USA - Sunday, August 18, 2002 at 19:13:29 (PDT)

We would have the good Pastor heading for the hills inside of a week!
Kimbo <kpeloquin@msn.com>
USA - Sunday, August 18, 2002 at 19:11:39 (PDT)

Kimbo, if you are moving back into East Hall, remember, your neighbors will be the Pastor and his family of the Weslyean church - and that's where we would be having our meals. Pappy, it's really good to know that you haven't changed a bit. Count me in on your road trip. What an amazing teacher you must be. Can I enroll?
Janice Brown <janibrown@yahoo.com>
Rockland, ME USA - Sunday, August 18, 2002 at 15:28:28 (PDT)

Hello All! Welcome back Linda! I think Columbus Day sounds great (but hell, I think Pappy's road trip sounds good too!) Count me in on both.......ha I've lived in RI and MA my entire life and have never visited "the island". Sounds like a hoot! (In the immortal words of Dougie; "I love these weekends!") Janice, don't take offense to the term "the end of the earth". When driving up from Jersey or further away, I imagine it seems that way. Certainly once you arrive there it is worth every mile. It was also known as "God's Country"......... I have heard the Bove Scandle and that Ricker over extended itself with the building of additional dorms and the library. I'm sure there were many reasons it went under, none of them that it wasn't the most wonderful school on Earth! I have dreams that it re-opens and I'm moving back into East Hall! ha Of course now I need help up the stairs!
Kimbo <kpeloquin@msn.com>
Blackstone, MA USA - Sunday, August 18, 2002 at 09:07:03 (PDT)

Hey Bev, Donna, Kimbo, Dougie, Pete, Fliegs, Debbe, etc, etc.I'm ready for a get together. Are you? Columbus Day weekend? or is that Parents weekend at some colleges? I've been gone so long, please come back!!!I miss you guys. Linda
Linda Goddard Brown <linda.brown111@verizon.net>
USA - Friday, August 16, 2002 at 07:44:23 (PDT)

I have an idea...let's have a show in the old barn...then maybe we could raise money and keep the old school open...we could write the show ourselves and also play all the parts...just like in the days of garland and rooney...maybe bing, danny and rosemary will appear and it will snow for christmas...gee angie..can we borrow some of your antiques for the sets...let's try not to miss too many classes...see you all at rehearsal!
Emily Kleinman Bokor <ebokor@sonic.net>
Palmdale, Ca, USA - Thursday, August 15, 2002 at 23:21:58 (PDT)

Ricker closed because I graduated. That's all. There was no reason to exist without me.
Too Shy
USA - Thursday, August 15, 2002 at 18:57:37 (PDT)

Thank you, Chuck. I was totally unaware that Houlton was at the end of the earth - You know,the University of Maine at Fort Kent, which was about 3 hours north of Houlton (the end of Maine, perhaps) has been in operation for many, many years and they still have a good enrollment. I think part of Ricker's allure was it's remoteness - nice, quiet, with elm trees (before the disease) lining the streets. And I happento know that some Ricker students never left Houlton or the surrounding areas. There must have been something good there. I love all my memories of Ricker and my best friends are still those I met at Ricker. I can't think of one person from the other colleges that I had to transfer to that I still communicate with. Long Live Ricker and Houlton
Janice Brown <janibrown@yahoo.com>
Rockland, ME USA - Thursday, August 15, 2002 at 11:14:47 (PDT)

With all due respect to differing opinions it would appear from reading guestbook comments that part of Ricker's alure was indeed its remoteness from "civilization.." Moreover, numerous other private colleges survived and even prospered in the era Ricker hit bottom...folded...leaving some terrific people with great memories of their years in Houlton and for many an obvious feeling of sadness that it all ended for whatever reasons... I still find it hard to understand why the voters in what used to be a lumber empire would cripple their economic "tree" by cutting off its main branch...while sitting out there on it!! Perhaps the town should have included Ricker in all its community activities and governmental decisions..Perhaps the "townies" so panicked by "drugs" should have grasped the reality that crops other than potatos were being grown in the Houlton area...... Ah, well, just one opinion here but I plan to visit Maine and will trek to Houlton in the fall...have to see it for myself! Best to all,be well. Chuck
Chuck <catagory5ss@aol.com>
Ft, Lauderdale, Fla. USA - Thursday, August 15, 2002 at 06:07:52 (PDT)

Boy, It's gettin hot in here. So take your clothes off. The roof, the roof, the roof is on fire!
Mac Daddy <ricker4321@aol.com>
Hell, ME USA - Wednesday, August 14, 2002 at 13:10:46 (PDT)

The "Townies" of Houlton did not really kill Ricker. Remember, at the time of Ricker's demise, money was tight everywhere. Ricker owed many many thousands to the Federal Government, and others, for the money fronted to build the library. Houlton voters took the fiscally conservative choice to avoid a great debt. On the other hand, while I was there 68-71, there was a great divide between us & them. It did not appear that Ricker reached out to the town to include them (or even invite them) to be part of the activities at Ricker. Ricker tried to remain a small college, not tied to the University of Maine, at a time when the draft had ended, and the number of students willing to travel to the end of the earth dwindled. Just like local Granges, IOOF's, and Masons, if people don't come, the money ain't there, and poof, the business is gone.
bill rosenbaum <billrosenbaum@prexar.com>
Winthrop, ME USA - Wednesday, August 14, 2002 at 07:54:31 (PDT)

Great Idea for a Road trip. But wouldn't the sound track from Forest Gump be more appropriate ?
Jeff Rich <Cymond@AOL.com>
Plainville , CT USA - Wednesday, August 14, 2002 at 07:26:11 (PDT)

Let this be our reunion mantra! Let's lease a big bus. We can drive to Frisco and back playing Time/Life's Greatests Hits of... We could live on reds, vitamin C, and cocaine. Maybe we can get MTV (Music to Vomit) to film us and we can be more then legends in our own minds. Maybe National Geographic would want a piece of the action. Maybe AARP would sponsor us? Tie it in somehow to 9/11? Start in May and end up on Rikers, I mean Governor's Island in the shadows of the WTC in September. All gone to look for America. People could track our progress on the WEB. After the trip we could sell DVD's and maybe even make the trek into an X-Box game. Ed Malloy could sing, "Can't pay my rent, all my money's spent. But I'll get by, cause I'm still fly." (I just added that 'cause Eddy always reminded me of Link on the MOD SQUAD.) What a swan song that would be! We could make a stop at Burning Man, Graceland, and Pedro's South of the Border! We would need a title or name. How about Nuclear Red Bull Ecstasy Measurement of Scholastic Sensory Recall? I know, I'm just a dreamer. Back to the "Real World." Anyone interested in membership in the Ricker College Chrysalis Cryogenics Perpetuity? Love, Billy
Papuzynski <bpappy@earthlink.net>
Stillwater, ME USA - Tuesday, August 13, 2002 at 18:08:04 (PDT)

Since I used to be a Houltonite, I guess I can respond to what the people were thinking. Alot of towns people thought that Ricker students brought drugs into town. Little did they know that the students got their drugs from the townies, at least some did. Houlton did have a resurgence for awhile and they fixed up Main St. and Town Square and then the almighty Wal-Mart came to town and there was no more downtown Houlton. That was very sad. I think the only store remaining downtown that you all would remember is Town and Country. York's Bookstore is still there are not alot of books, mostly cards and gifts.
Janice Brown <janibrown@yahoo.com>
Rockland, ME USA - Tuesday, August 13, 2002 at 04:30:25 (PDT)

John Bove spiked Ricker eh? Wow..what a shame...Moreover, what were the Houltonites thinking ?? It appears as if they committed economic suicide by not supporting the old school a la bonding....Houlton looks beautiful in pix...must have been a great place to have gone to college. What do the locals do now for $$$??? Regards and thanks to all for the prompt answers to my original inquiries! Chuck
Chuck Lees <catagory5ss@aol.com>
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. USA - Monday, August 12, 2002 at 17:39:00 (PDT)

I'm finally back on line. My computer couldn't hack it so I bought a new one and now also have a different e-mail address. I'm not sure it even works, so if someone could e-mail me at that address, I can check to see if mail is getting in. Now, about a reunion on the Vineyard!!! This is just in the planning stages, so anything is possible. How about Columbus Day weekend? The Vineyard is expensive. You don't need to bring your car, but you can, if you can get a reservation. But we can pick you up at the ferry. We have 3 spare bedrooms and floor space and a big yard for tent space if needed.I have booked nothing as far as entertainment, but we're easy. We're the entertainment!! Check out the web site for the MV Chamber of Commerce. It has links to everything. (www.mvy.com). Eddie Malloy, you mentioned the Springsteen concert. I'd forgotten about it and Bill reminded me that we left early because we thought it sucked. However, times have changed and we are seeing him at the Fleet Center on October 4th. Outrageous!! Also seeing the Stones and McCartney!!! Wild fall! Anyway, give me some feedback on this reunion idea and the dates. I'm willing if you are.Love you all and miss you all. Linda
Linda Goddard Brown <linda.brown.111@netmail.verizon.net>
Vineyard Haven, MA USA - Monday, August 12, 2002 at 17:02:34 (PDT)

Janice, I often wondered what finally brought the place down. Doesn't it figure that somebody had to fill their own pockets. I wonder if Mr Bove ended up working for Enron or Worldcom. It sounds like he would have fit right in.
Eric Dearstyne <bulkship@aol.com>
USA - Monday, August 12, 2002 at 06:32:55 (PDT)

Ricker closed because of a man named John Bove. He was our dean of admissions and he made a few deals and then kept the money and left Ricker quite quickly. There was no money coming in - we had some foreign students who came over and one of Mr. Bove's deals was that they didn't have to pay tuition - we had a "Save Ricker" campaign going but it didn't work. We closed a month early because we didn't have money or credit to buy food, toilet paper, or anything else. During that summer, we tried to get Houlton to use its municipal bonds and buy Ricker, but they voted it down. Something that they still regret, I think. It was a great school -
Janice Brown <janibrown@yahoo.com>
Rockland, ME USA - Monday, August 12, 2002 at 04:31:29 (PDT)

Good question...I often wondered that myself. It WAS a great school, by all accounts. But regarding your pic--go to the Ricker home page, click on photos, then Putnam Gym to see if it's a match.
JLenas <whtfc@worldpath.net>
N Sandwich, NH USA - Sunday, August 11, 2002 at 17:07:39 (PDT)

I believe my uncle went to school in Houlton...I have old pix of him by a hangar shaped building. What happened to Ricker?? Why out of business? Chuck
Chuck Lees <catagory5ss@aol.com>
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. USA - Sunday, August 11, 2002 at 07:14:44 (PDT)

Ed, Forget Houlton, I'm going to Des Moines, IA next week. If I mention your name do I get into the Iowa State Fair for free? Just kidding. But I really am going to Des Moines to see the corn grow. Nah, going to a seminar. Dale Jacobs
Dale Jacobs <Dalejac26@msn.com>
Miami Beach, FL USA - Friday, August 09, 2002 at 15:21:55 (PDT)

May 2003 will be the 25th anniversary of the closing of Ricker College. Good time for a summer reunion in Houlton!
Ed Malloy <emalloy@danaheroil.com>
Fairfield, IA USA - Wednesday, August 07, 2002 at 11:32:12 (PDT)

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USA - Tuesday, August 06, 2002 at 09:32:43 (PDT)

Well, my third year of retirement ended at the start of this month. It is such a great time of life. Mary Ellen and I will be visiting our two grandson who happen to live with their mother, daughter Anna, and their father. Son is in Boston at Tufts Dental School. And we are here in southern New Hampshire where we have lived since 1968. I am active in Conservation efforts at the local, regional and state level. I also serve as Chair of the Northern New England Disaster Committee for Ameican Red Cross as well as do training at national disaster relief operations and training institutes about the country. 1963 does seem like a long ways back...
Spencer Brookes <sbrookes@jlc.net>
Wilton, NH USA - Saturday, July 27, 2002 at 20:39:25 (PDT)

Well…it took 25 years to happen, but I think it was destined quite a long time ago. A Fliegel will once again trod across a snow covered New England campus. Number One (and only) Son, Bobby, will be attending UVM in Burlington, VT. Yes, the University of the Green Mountains! I did some preliminary “recon” last June: Girl to guy ratio 55:45, at least 4 good brewpubs within walking distance, three different ski resorts run free shuttles and offer outrageous discount packages, plus the athletic center is fantastic! (They even have an indoor rock-climbing wall). Did I mention the girl to guy ratio is 55:45 and oh yeah…they have a very good academic program too. Chances are he’s even going to get a job (math/engineering curriculum) when he graduates in four…er fivish (what ever) years. It’s just awesome! Lucky stiff! I mean does it get any better then this? (Sigh) I’m thrilled, envious, but most of all sad to see him go. For a kicker get a load of this. He’s going to room with his best buddy from high school. My Ex was complaining about that, “Do you know what it’s going to be like with the two of them together. Rob will you talk to him!” “Err Ev, what the hell am I going to say? (Eh Dave?)” He’s a “chip” Ev; you’re doomed. (bwahaha!) Anyhooo, I heard Matt Ottinger is up in that area. Any truth to this rumor, Matt? We’ll be depositing the boy Aug 23rd. I plan to stick around for the weekend. Get in touch, we’ll hoist a couple. Anybody else up in that area…Ben? – later Fliegs
Rob Fliegel <rfliegel@csrlink.net>
E. Stroudsburg, PA USA - Saturday, July 27, 2002 at 09:21:28 (PDT)

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USA - Friday, July 26, 2002 at 14:51:38 (PDT)

My vote is for a "Houlton" bash in the summer of 2003...I missed the last one by 4 days, but will make sure I get to this one. Peace...The Little Canuck!
Mark Duffie
Ontario, Canada - Friday, July 26, 2002 at 14:50:33 (PDT)

Is everybody on vacation? No new messages to the guestbook in the last week.
Curtis Appleyard <scout65@metrocast.net>
Belmont, NH USA - Friday, July 26, 2002 at 14:08:11 (PDT)

Greetings to all. It was this weekend last summer that some of the "Oldies but Goodies" from by gone days of Ricker met at my house in Westport for the weekend. Thanks to all of you for three days of endless tales of old and new; with a few beers and great food and of course, the Grill Masters (we couldn't have done it without you); the relaxing days (with some of you driving in wide circles and finally finding Bayside and the beach; to an off the chart dinner at Water Street Cafe with dancing and singing the night away to Louie Leeman and Cheap Sneakers (with Peter on the drums - way to go)and finally from the Grand Pris Master himself driving or should I say flying in his car here from N.Y./N.J. for last call with all of us. I think he should be in the next James Bond Flick with skills like that..... I have been back to party with L.L. and Cheap Sneakers and they were asking for the Gang. Guess we might have to do it here again sometime soon. I would love to see everyone again and if anything comes about for next Summer count me in. I'll do what I can to make it happen. If anyone wants to come here again that would be fine with me. This time I'll have all of the places to see and go to and places to eat at ready before hand (with directions). Fleigs....I'll have to find you a brewery with a Pub on the premises I promise. So to everyone that is out there lets get something going even if it isn't in Houlton next year we can do something else. Linda and Bill are you still thinking about something on the Island in the Fall? Hope all is well with you. I have misplaced some of my email addresses and home addresses and phone numbers. Have a great weekend all and "Here's to the Memories."
Debbe Hueneke <dah138@juno.com >
Westport, MA USA - Friday, July 19, 2002 at 07:20:52 (PDT)

Me skate!!! Now that would be funny. No Pam, not me. There was another Jeanie there when I was, 67 -69. I think her name was Jeanie Bock or something like that.
Jeanie Pinney
USA - Thursday, July 18, 2002 at 18:46:45 (PDT)

Jeanie Pinney......about 10 years ago I was at a figure skating competition in Rhode Island. There was an ice pro there that reminded me of someone that I had gone to college with at Ricker. I approached her and she had attended Ricker. Her name was Jeanie but I forgot her last name. Would you happen to be the same Jeanie????
pamela gonsalves-arpin <pga9750@yahoo.com>
USA - Thursday, July 18, 2002 at 12:28:44 (PDT)

I would love to see another reunion in Houlton. I make at least one trip to Limestone each summer for my son to attend Maine School of Science & Math summer camp. We got back this week. I've stayed as a "housparent" in the dorm for the past two summers and love it! The trip up brings back lots of memories. For those who haven't been north in a while...it is divided highway all the way to Houlton now. We saw about two dozen cars on the highway the whole way up. We let home at 5AM and arrived in Limestone 6 hours later. Potato blossom festival time! Would love to see people again.
Meg Golrick Leach <meg.leach@vishay.com>
Alfred, ME USA - Wednesday, July 17, 2002 at 13:15:05 (PDT)

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Steve Downey <SMDTMTL@AOL.COM>
USA - Friday, July 12, 2002 at 03:33:41 (PDT)

Well, this is my first message to this site. I, like a lot of you, have fond memories of Ricker. Jeannie, I think I agree with you that we would have a hard time walking after a rousing game of Whales Tails, but....I would be willing to get acclimated again. Cozzolino taught the game to myself and pledge brother Tincklus (T.Hudak) using J&B scotch. Needless to say we learned quite quickly. That must be the reason why I have a passion for scotch to this day. Thank you Jeannie, for advising me about this site. I look forward to checking this chat board out on a regular basis.
Jay Conway <jconway@tdstelme.net>
USA - Thursday, July 11, 2002 at 18:18:09 (PDT)

Just on my way home and an ad on the radio was advertising a water park in NH...The name was Whales Tails Water Park. I immediately had visions of Omicron and Boom Boom!! Do you think we could still play that game and walk after???
Jeanie Pinney <acecosmo@adelphia.net>
Oakland, Me USA - Tuesday, July 09, 2002 at 09:22:14 (PDT)

Mike Nelson, I tried to email you through your listed address and aol has returned it. I wanted to apologize. So if you see this please email me.
Libby Lamb <elamb@geotransinc.com>
Sea Bright, NJ USA - Tuesday, July 09, 2002 at 07:03:37 (PDT)

Hi all, it's been a while since I've written. I have an important announcement to make. DICK AND I ARE GRANDPARENTS. Richard Alexander V was born on July 3rd, healthy and of course the most beautiful baby in the world. We are very happy and don't feel like grandparents at all. I miss you guys, even the ones I only know through the guest book. A reunion in Houlton next summer would be great, we would love to help drum up some interest around here. Would love to hear from anyone, Angie
Angie Graves <rag111@webtv.net>
Presque Isle, ME USA - Sunday, July 07, 2002 at 08:01:22 (PDT)

Hi to all Ricker students and alumni! I was surfing through the web and stumbled on your site. If you would like some great exposure of your URL go to this site - it is FREE! http://www.clickitycash.com/cgi-bin/join.cgi?refer=28620
Carol Lewis <calewis13@earthlink.net>
Chicago, IL USA - Friday, July 05, 2002 at 14:32:49 (PDT)

Hello All! ~ Just got my computer back after 2 months! It fried in a lightening storm.... I read entries in the 'good book' back from April through present and am getting anxious for a road trip! I have decided to see what I can do about a "Houlton" Reunion in 2003. . [Flieg's, need to hear from you big guy.] Lots of people comment that something should be planned around here because of the long ride to Houlton! I love the ride up! Every rest stop and exit holds some sort of memory (picked a hitchhiker up here, made a pit-stop there, had to buy more beer at that one, lost lunch there, had lunch here, etc...) I grab my best buddy in the world [whom I met AT RICKER] and we go half's on a rent a car and room. We Bolt' to Houlton at first light. Donna & I laugh like fools and reminisce about years gone by. I swear, by the time we reach Houlton we have regressed back to 18 years old! If I had to take a spin around town then turn around and drive back I would have had a wonderful trip. The 2 days I spend renewing old friendships and having lots of laughs gets me through the next few years. For anyone that has yet to attend one of these reunions, you're in for a real treat. I am not exaggerating! Let yourself go and go back to a simpler time. It’s amazing what this trip down memory lane can do for you! Anyway, once I hear from Flieg’s I will start making plans. Hope to hear from you. . . . . . Bev, Tommy, Matt, Seandog, Doug, etc! Have a great summer and stay safe (we have a party to attend next summer!) Love you all, Kimbo
Kimbo <kpeloquin@msn.com>
Blackstone, Ma USA - Tuesday, July 02, 2002 at 18:20:59 (PDT)

Would anyone know where Dianne Kaplan Wenger may be living?? Last we heard was upstate NY. Thanks!
Loreen Colfin West <blondevirgo2002@yahoo.com>
Waterville, ME USA - Tuesday, July 02, 2002 at 09:56:24 (PDT)

Well, I went to Google.com and searched for Ricker College. Very interesting. I did, however, find the obituary of my former roommate, Nancy Adams. I did not know that she had died as it had been a few years since I had heard from her. She died in Nov., 2000 of an apparent heart attack. She was in the class of 1971. I'm sure many will remember her, as well as her famous "zebra coat."
Jeanie Pinney <acecosmo@adelphia.net>
Oakland, Me USA - Tuesday, June 11, 2002 at 19:11:01 (PDT)

Hope all is well with all my friends from Ricker. I have moved to sunny florida this past year. Love the sunshine, but have missed the lack of chatter on the guestbook. Talk to everyone soon, I hope. Jerry
jerry sullivan <gjsulli46@aol.com>
stuart, flaH USA - Sunday, June 09, 2002 at 13:15:37 (PDT)

Sorry Curt..no can do. Before my divorce it would have been possible because I had more than enough room. Even though the judge awarded me the house I soon realized that I didn't need all the room and all the cleaning so I sold it all for this small condo. Sorry everyone!!!
pamela gonsalves-arpin <pga9750@yahoo.com>
USA - Sunday, June 02, 2002 at 13:17:43 (PDT)

Does anyone know if there will be a reunion this year? Hey Pam, you should try having the reunion at your house.
Curtis Appleyard <scout65@metrocast.net>
Belmont, NH USA - Sunday, June 02, 2002 at 12:57:36 (PDT)

I just got back from Miami, spending a few days with Professor Danache's children, Lily and Robert. Mrs. Danache was there for part of the time. Unfortunately, Ernie flew back to Haiti due to his age and fraility. We had lots of fun remembering times at Ricker (even before we were students there) and high school in Houlton. It was my first trip to Miami - guys, I love that heat.... The central air conditioning was a bit much - For you Miamians - did you know that Vizcaya was built by a man from South Paris, Maine? Got back to 40 degree weather at night but there is no place like home.
Janice Brown <janibrown@yahoo.com>
Rockland, ME USA - Saturday, June 01, 2002 at 04:31:35 (PDT)

Pam, Speaking of Memorial Day, I can remember sitting on the hill by the library watching the last remnants of the snow drifts melt... Ed
Ed Colton <eccx@mindspring.com>
Perth Amboy, NJ USA - Thursday, May 30, 2002 at 17:50:38 (PDT)

Where is everyone? Has everyone already left for the summer "cottages"? Alanna "Ma", you're OK in my book!! Let the memories keep coming.
pamela gonsalves-arpin <pga9750@yahoo.com>
USA - Thursday, May 30, 2002 at 16:08:21 (PDT)

Hey, I tried keeping the flow here with my (rather descriptive, I thought) depiction of thumbing North to Houlton after missing the bus. Was expecting a comment, or at least some other reminiscences. Spring is in the air, and I guess most of the alumni are busy with window screens, lawn furniture, etc. C'est La Vie (sp?)!!
Chuck Mansfield
USA - Thursday, May 30, 2002 at 11:37:13 (PDT)

What is going on here!?! I went away for the weekend and the guestbook took a nosedive! Can we get back to the good old days? Just got back from (Southern) Maine for the Memorial Day Weekend. . . .for the past twenty years. . . .everytime I go over that Piscattaqua River Bridge. . . .I roll down my window. . . .take a deep breath. . . .and the memories come flooding in. (Of course, my kids think I'm crazy.) My twelve year old has gone from saying (a few years ago) "Mom, are you going to stick your head out the window again?". . . .to. . . ."Here she goes again!!" Hope all is well.
Beverly Malloy Guida
Huntington, NY USA - Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at 20:36:20 (PDT)

Alana, Let alone living back in the sixties. There's a web site that allows you to view different versions of web sites going back in time www.archive.org - even this site among others. Ed
Ed Colton <eccx@mindspring.com>
Perth Amboy, NJ USA - Friday, May 24, 2002 at 20:43:39 (PDT)

Someone out there must have really lived the 60ies. I keep getting e-mails from Togo and other bizzare places saying that some king had to leave his office and has millions that he wants to share with me or his son is in exile and only I can handle the billions left behind. All they have to do is mail me the check I can handle it. I contacted the FCC about these e-mails and they said they could do nothing about them. These sound like something we made up in one of our dorm rooms while drinking and partaking in a bong or two. Alanna "Ma" Orlen Mersinger
Alanna "Ma" Orlen Mersinger <Ricker0473@aol.com>
Miramar, Fl USA - Friday, May 24, 2002 at 14:13:11 (PDT)

Six people were arrested in South Africa over the weekend on suspicion of being involved in the infamous "Nigerian" e-mail and letter fraud. Four of those detained were Nigerian, one was Cameroonian and the sixth was South African. Police in South Africa believe that the six are part of an international fraud and drug-dealing cartel, sending out thousands of e-mail and letters in an attempt to defraud.

USA - Friday, May 24, 2002 at 06:16:43 (PDT)

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