Uncle Pritch
Uncle Pritch worked at CK from 1910 to 1965. An amazing length of time – and an amazing man. Below are some emails from his granddaughter that should be interesting to all who knew him. My grandfather was Herman (Uncle Pritch) Pritchard. If you don’t recognize the name – he was well known at Kennebec […]
West Coast Reunion
Hey are there any Kennebec alum on the west coast? possibly LA or the OC? Please respond and would love to hear back. Andy Mars
Dan Alexander to be on National TV on 12/29/10
Dan Alexander will be on Parker Spitzer December 29, 2010 at 8 pm. Spitzer will be interviewing Dan as a significant person in his life when Spitzer was at Horace Mann. You may recall that Dan was head soccer coach at Horrace Mann for many years.
Trip to Maine and Annual Mid Summer Reunion
Kennebecers—I just returned from a week in Maine—-80-90 degrees and NO HUMIDITY….perfect weather! Spent three days in the Moose River Valley at Attean Lake Lodge (www.atteanlodge.com) For those who took the Moose River trip in the 60s and probably 70’s, Attean Lake Lodge was where we left supplies as we took the Moose River Bow. […]
It’s Summer Again
Just a nostalgic note…..the last week of June is here. It used to be the third Thursday in June that we all journeyed to North Belgrade for our wonderful summers there. The years are long past, but the memories are still fresh for many of us. Last week I had the priviledge of delivering “The […]
Richard Blumenthal to run for US Senate
On January 6, 2010, Richard Blumenthal-camper (First Section 1961), and counselor in subsequent years, announced that he will run for the US Senate from Connecticut. Richard has served as Connecticut’s Attorney General since 1990 and has an execllent reputation.
Remember Watson Hall?
Just a note to let you know that Alvah Watson’s daughter, GraceWendell, passed away last night at the age of 93 or 94. She was a neighborof ours on the lake and a friend for years. Grace had many memories ofKennebec, Roger and Beanie. You may want to let Hart know. I think he wouldhave […]
new book: Notes on a Lost Flute: A Field Guide to the Wabanaki
Hi Kennebeckers – Happy (almost) New Year. FYI in case this book might interest you and/or others you know (see below or http://northernwoodlands.org/wood_lit/winter-2009) Notes on a Lost Flute: A Field Guide to the Wabanaki By Kerry HardyDown East Books, 2009 N. Scott Momaday writes, in The Man Made of Words, “The storyteller’s place, within the context of his language, must […]
Memorial Service for Uncle Harry
Just a brief report on the very fitting memorial service for Uncle Harry held on Friday, October 30, 2009, at 12:30 pm at Congregation Rodeph Shalom in Philadelphia. There was an excellent turnout of Kennebecers, too numerous to mention them all here. I’ll name just a few: Mickey Langsfeld, Maury Garten, Mal Dawson, Jeff Binswanger, […]
Kennebec Reborn?
I was visiting camp a few days ago with my daughter and grandson. Joel was most welcoming (as he always is when we walk or canoe to camp from Passy Beach). During the conversation with Joel I noticed many members of the staff wearing Kennebec t-shirts. Joel mentioned that beginning next season he was going to […]