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Memories of Jane Handy - see next three entries |
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Hi, John, |
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John - I'm Dan Colby, a graduate of The Stowe School, 1968 -1971. My mom, still in Newton, MA, where I grew up, is on the mailing list (long story) of the Newsletter of The Birds of Vermont Museum, on Sherman Hollow Road, in Huntington. She sent me a copy of the January 2008 issue which I just received this afternoon. It is with a heavy heart that I am reporting that Jane Handy appears on the list of members who have made a significant difference to the museum who passed away last year. I'm sure that many other Stowe School students felt, as I did, that Jane took a special interest in me, a troubled high school student, at a time in my life when I desperately needed kindness and support. Among other acts of charity, she included me in an small group at her house in Stowe one Thanksgiving, when I was unable to return home for the holiday. I had never ,seen sweet potatoes baked under a marshmallow topping and they were delicious! Isn't it funny what one remembers after nearly 40 years! I was also a volunteer for one of her community service projects. I was a big brother to a couple of boys in a foster home in Morrisville, and every week, for more than two years, Jane loaned me her big maroon station wagon to drive over and spend the afternoon with these kids. That she trusted me enough to do that was a huge boost to an ego that sorely needed boostingin those days. The last time I saw Jane, and Jack, was in August of 1998 when I married my wonderful wife Jayne and we spent our honeymoon in Newport, VT by Lake Memphremagog. We made a trip down to Huntington to spend a lovely afternoon by their pond. This was early in Jack's illness, and he was very much as I remembered, even taking us into the woods to show us the skat that documented a standoff that he had with a bear. Jane, of course, was her usual warm and wonderful self and it was fabulous to be with them both that day, a memory I shall always treasure. Please get in touch and drop in to visit or spend the night if you are ever up near Sugarloaf or Farmington in Maine. Dan Colby, 357 Barker Road, New Vineyard, ME 04956 You can Email Dan at dgcolby@yahoo.com |
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BURLINGTON FREE PRESS OBITUARY - 12/20/2007
JANE MARTIN HANDY — Jane Martin Handy, of Huntington, died peacefully at home with her family, on Dec. 19, 2007. She was born on Jan. 28, 1924. In 1945, she joined the American Red Cross, serving for two years in the Philippines and Japan. She met John (Jack) Handy in Japan, where he was stationed with the U.S. Army, 10th Mountain Division. They married in Japan in 1946, returned to the U.S. in 1947, and recently celebrated 61 years of marriage. Jack and Jane raised their daughters in Middlebury, Bennington, Stowe, and Huntington. During these years, Jane started a children's theatre in Stowe; worked in several schools as a nursery school, first grade, and remedial reading teacher; was a literacy tutor for the Vermont Adult Right to Read Program; taught English for the Refugee Resettlement program; and was a nurse's aide for the Visiting Nurse Association Hospice program. For almost 30 years Jane and Jack have loved being part of the Huntington community, where Jane has been a volunteer in the Birds of Vermont Museum, and in the Huntington Library. Jane received her B.A. in Counseling from Trinity College in 1976, and M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language from St. Michael's College in 1986. In 1988, she taught English in Nagasaka, Japan, at Koryo High School. Jane was a warm, welcoming, generous, and fun-loving person, excited by challenge and adventure, as well as by the creation of beauty in her art, home, and gardens. She loved to ski, hike, and camp, and climbed in the Pyrrhenees with friends when she was in her 70's. She loved nature, dogs, horses, books, plants, crafts, art, music, drama, dance, family, and friends. Most of all, we will miss her feisty spirit, sense of humor, encouragement, and her loving heart. Jack will miss his devoted companion of 61 years. She is survived by her husband, Jack Handy of Huntington; by her daughters, Amy Handy of Huntington; Jane (Jinky) Handy and her husband Ole Andersson of Alaska; Myra Handy and her husband Steve Dickens of Shelburne; Nell Griffin and her husband Tom, of Natick, Mass.; and Caroline Heffron and her husband, Adam Clayman, of Brooklyn, N.Y.; and by 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held for Jane on Friday, Dec. 21, in the Huntington Library, from 6 to 9 p.m. A second memorial will be planned for summer, on a date to be announced. Those who wish may remember Jane through donations to the Birds of Vermont Museum, the Huntington Library, the Huntington Fire Department, or any Humane Society |
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Alumni remembers Gary Hertz |
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I went to Stowe 77-79 and did a stint abroad but came back to graduate
in 79. Anyway, I wanted you to be able to post a faculty note about
Gary Hertz. He was at Stowe 77-80 or 81 and taught math and
Latin and did some admin stuff too. He passed away from complications of
a stroke in June out in Washington. He was a tremendous teacher and a
huge influence on many students.( I was in touch with his brother
recently.) So, a really sad note - he will be missed and fondly
remembered. I will send my bio someday too. Have you ever heard form
Cathy Miller? I wish we could have a place to post these type
of questions on the Stowe website. Its a hackers paradise though for
some reason. Thanks for doing the site it was fun to read about some of
my old friends. Cheers, Cindy Cobb Graham, Rockingham, Vermont |
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Yearbook Wanted |
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My
name is Dan McCullough class of 83. I’m in need of getting my
transcripts for an educational institution in Florida ,
please advise ASAP. |
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Hi John, - When we met in Albany this summer, I don't
believe either of us were aware of this incident involving Jack Handy.
I certainly was not. I only recently discovered it through Ma Kellogg.
She sent me the clipping. Thought you might want to add it to the
website in some fashion.
Cya, -John De Ronde - Click Here for news article about Jack Handy |
| John -As an alumnus (class of '63) of Woodstock Country School, I only recently discovered their website. Like the school, much of the contact info, email addresses, etc... posted on that site is no longer functional. Do you have any information on anyone who might be operating a "clearinghouse" for alumni information for WCS? Thanks for your attention, David A. Greene, email: David.greene5@comcast.net |
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Hey I came across the site quite by accident and thought
I should add my five cents. I left Stowe and spent the next five or six
years between the East coast and the West coast partaking in skiing and
yacht work. I have a wife Susan MacNeil who hails from Hanover and
Franconia NH and two boys Angus 14 and Geo. Ellis 10. We live on the
Cape in West Falmouth. We spend our winter weekends and vacations in
Franconia NH skiing and working (for passes) at Cannon Mtn (lots of room
come ski or hike we sleep 14) and summers sailing and beaching. Tough I
know but.... I've spent the last 30 years working in boatyards, running boatyards and owned my own yard for 14 years. I spent the last eight years building Southport 30's a small lobster/pleasure boat in Boothbay Maine with a friend and back on sunny Cape Cod building two very custom wood composit "Huckins 36's" Designed by Frank Huckins of PT Boat fame, and a wood composit 54' Jim Taylor design racing/cruising sailboat. (See pics) Then I retired.... Not making much money but having fun. I 'm driving boats for a small Environmental Co, tugboating and teaching sailing as time and need allow. My Three brothers and I own a small grocery store in Woods Hole called the "Woods Hole Market" Stop in for a sandwich some time if your on the Cape or drop me a note if you've the desire. Cheers, Ship Ship Densmore, Email: shiprig@comcast.net PO Box 972 West Falmouth, MA 02574 |
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LOOKING FOR DREW GARRISON |
| Hi John, Do you have contact info for Drew Garrison? He was at Stowe School with me in 80-82. Lon Andrew Garrison, I think...... Thanks, Ben Rewis BRewis@visa.com |
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YEARBOOK COLLECTION IS AT STOWE PUBLIC LIBRARY |
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Hi John, Yes, I know that I planned to send you a note soon but this isn't the one. I've been a bit behind and catching up is hard to do ya know. Anyway, the reason here is that I saw the post from Dan McCullough about yearbooks and I sent him a note about the entire collection being at the Stowe Public Library. I think I recall telling you that after the last reunion, Ma gave me all her yearbooks to dispose of them as I saw fit. Frankly I didn't want them so I initially thought of sending them to you. Then I thought better of it and realized the library is not finite like us humans so I donated them in Ma's name. I thought it would be helpful if you were to list that somewhere on your site so that in the event someone else needs to see a book they can go to the library and locate them. That's it. Looks like your alpaca herd is coming along well. Regards, John De Ronde |
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John - I had a little baby girl the weekend of the reunion in Stowe in 2005... since then we have decided to move to Essex Vt. The schools are a bit better here than in Burlington......I dont think I will ever move from Vermont...I knew the first day I visited Stowe school that my heart is here and that I would raise my family here. Good for you for moving back...I hope you and you're wife are loving it! Thanks again for all your work on the web site! Its just wonderful! be well! ~~~GayLynn Thornton |
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Looking for Dr. Siff |
| Dr. William Siff is a friend of mine. Do you know his e-mail address? My name is Roger Cummings at cmmngsrgr@yahoo.com Thank you, Roger K. Cummings |