October 2008 - at www.ypalumni.org

DAC NEWSLETTER
SPRING - SUMMER 2008
NEWSLETTER
Directory Alumni Council
PO Box 2098
Danvers, MA 01923
Email: YPAlumni@aol.com
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“Helping Members Keep In Touch”
Hello to all!!
From your DAC Board of Directors.
“HELPING MEMBERS KEEP IN
TOUCH”
Published October 2008
Inside this Issue
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*2008 Alumni Events
*Opening on Board
3
*New Members
4-5
*Bobbie‘s Chat Room
*Membership Dues Update
5-6
*Jim‘s Jems
6-7
13
*Bits & Pieces
- 2008 Alumni Events*Ken Premo Golf
*Tanglewood Concert
*Horizon Edge
*Cookout
*Bourne Scallop Festival
&Canal Cruise
*Suffolk Downs
*Holiday Greens(Pg. 33)
*Holiday Luncheon(Pg. 33)
*In Memory of
15-22
*We‘ve Got Mail!
26-27
*CLASSICS- Revisit
unforgettable images
*Crossword
*CURRENTS- Images of this
year‘s events
*July -December 2008 Events
* Puzzle Solution
8-12
29
30-31
32
32
33
35
37
39
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2008 Alumni Events
*Holiday Greens &
Holiday Luncheon forms*
*Charity Raffle Tickets*
*The Garden Club
*New Member Form
*Support our Advertisers
Bicycle efficient form of
transportation.
Annual Meeting April 23
2008 Phone-A-Thon May 13-14
It's finally here - the end of summer‘s
heat, with the promise of fall‘s glory!
Ken Premo Golf Tournament
June 17-18-19
Now is a great time to travel to colder
weather states to view early color
changes in the leaves or go apple
picking at your favorite orchard.
Tanglewood Concert July 13
If you joined us at any of our events
during the spring, summer and into
the fall, you experienced a good time.
While we would like to see more of
you attend our events, we sincerely
appreciate your continued interest
and support of our charitable and
social activities.
We look forward to seeing you at the
Annual Holiday Luncheon at
Angelica‘s on Dec 9th.
See Page 33 for the form to send in.
DON‘T FORGET TO PURCHASE
YOUR
CHARITY
RAFFLE
TICKETS!! SEE PAGE 35 FOR
TICKETS.
Claire M. Palmer, Chairman
Horizon’s Edge Casino Cruise
July 16
Cookout—Ipswich Masonic
Hall August 5
Bourne Scallop Festival and
Cape Cod Canal Cruise
September 19
Suffolk Downs Horse Racing
October 1
Holiday Greens Sale (orders)
November 20
Holiday Greens (delivery)
December 4
Holiday Luncheon—Angelica’s
December 9
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October 2008
The DAC has two
openings
on
the
Board.
the membership that votes to put
people on the Board, for a three
year term, and voting takes place
at the Annual Meeting in April.
Check out our web site for details
regarding Officer and Board
Member position responsibilities.
www.ypalumni.org/bylaws
There are two openings on the
Board of Directors! This is your
opportunity to get involved in
planning social activities to
continue the camaraderie enjoyed
by directory employees during
their days with the Directory
department;
assist
in
the
publishing of a membership
directory, newsletter and web site
allowing members to keep in
touch with friends made over the
years.
The lifeblood of the Directory
Alumni
Council
is
its
membership and its heart is the
volunteer Board of Directors. If
you are the type of person who
seeks out and acts on solution,
works well both independently
and within a team, and isn't afraid
of a little hard work, this may be
a great opportunity for you. It is
Some positions on the board have
set responsibilities, such as
Treasurer, Secretary, Chairman
and Vice-Chairman, and these
positions are decided each term
by the Board of Directors. For
most new Directors, their
responsibilities include running 1
event per year, assisting one of
the other Directors with large
projects from time to time, and
familiarizing themselves with the
working of the Board with an eye
to taking on more responsibilities
in the next term.
Officers are elected through an
official election process at a
board meeting. Board Members
nominate candidates for election
to the Board of Directors at the
Annual Meeting in April.
The DAC Board of Directors
meets one day a month from
January to June and September to
November. Meetings generally
run from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
Are you able to accept this
commitment?
If you are interested in running
for the Directory Alumni
Council Board of Directors,
please contact our Chairman,
Claire Palmer, at
priesing@aol.com or
ypalumni@aol.com.
Tell us your area of expertise or
areas of interest, such as:
Organizational, Sales, Financial,
Nonprofit
Management
or
Nonprofit Board Experience,
Computer
Expertise,
Event
Coordination, Other area (please
specify).
What can I do to increase membership?
Our Directory Alumni Council was founded on November 23, 1987 by a wonderful group of people like
you, who thought it might be nice to stay in touch with some of their friends after they have left the
company. You don’t have to be of retirement age to join. If you ever worked in Directory, at any
time, we welcome your membership in the Directory Alumni Council.
While the duties of the officers are spelled out clearly, it is incumbent upon everyone to recruit and help
grow the DAC. The DAC helps meet the social and communications needs of retirees. Every member can
help by spreading the word about the DAC, and by personally signing up former Directory employees who
have not yet heard of the Directory Alumni Council, and therefore have not had the opportunity to join.
Many people transferred to other companies as NYNEX/Bell Atlantic/Verizon/Idearc altered its business
model, and lost contact with their membership opportunities. The company will not help us toward this
end by supplying former employee names or addresses (as a matter of confidentiality), nor will they advise
active employees that we exist. Therefore, membership growth is a real priority as we face the issues that
the future is certain to present.
If you know of others who worked in Directory, at any time, we welcome their membership in the
Directory Alumni Council. Go to our web site http://www.ypalumni.org/join.htm and click on
―Application Form‖.
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Just remember....."We were the best of Directory!"
NEWSLETTER
2008-2009 DAC Membership Dues Update
Welcome to New DAC
Members!
Judi Ayott
Bill Catelotti
Janet Courtemanche
Dianne Dumas
Tom Franey
Mary Golar
Carol Marotta
Lili (Prunier) Mayer
Jim McCamphill
Carol Muise
Marie Ronan
Invitations to join the Directory Alumni
Council in 2008 were sent to:
Bonnie Benner
Jim & Barbara
Bentsen
Susan Cleary
Arlen DeVos
Jane DiMambro
Brian Donahue
Sandi Fecteau
Steve Galligan
Julie George
David Harris
Your membership dues help the Directory Alumni Council to:
Provide opportunities for group and social activities and to
continue the camaraderie enjoyed by directory employees
during their days with the Directory department; publish a
membership directory, newsletter and web site allowing
members to keep in touch with friends made over the years.
Thank You!!
DAC Membership Benefits
Howard Hayman
Patty Hinds
Rick Muehlke
Patti Moore
Maureen Moroney
Marilyn Murphy
Linda Pierce
Maureen Pinciaro
Bruce Schmitt
DAC Membership signifies that you are:
Dedicated to the Directory Alumni Council
Committed to the success of the DAC
Enthusiastic about maintaining contact with your
former colleagues
DAC membership also provides tangible benefits that include:
the DAC Newsletter mailed to your home three times a year,
an updated DAC Membership Directory, invitations to DAC
events, access to the YPAlumni.org web site*, and timely
Email notification of news of interest to Alumni.
Nancy Tescione
Bob & Beth Willis
*While the YPAlumni.org web site is open to all, it is only
publicized in our DAC Newsletters and DAC Membership
Directory.
ANNOUNCEMENT
The DAC Board of Directors has
two openings. If you are interested
contact any member of the DAC
Board of Directors.
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October 2008
The Directory Alumni
Council
The Telephone Company, like other
major corporations consists of many
divisions.
Our division, the
Directory Department, also known
as Yellow Pages and SuperPages,
services the business community by
selling Yellow and White Pages
advertising.
There are various
groups within Directory: sales
representatives, artists, clerical
personal, public affairs, legal,
finance, marketing, information
systems,
customer
relations,
network, and real estate. Through
teamwork these groups expand the
company into new domestic and
global markets.
So it was that on November 23,
1987 a group of 8 Yellow Page
sales people who truly loved their
profession, decided they would
always enjoy being a part of this
exciting business, even after they
retired, by keeping in touch with
their past.
This desire to stay connected lead
to the formation of the Directory
Alumni Council!
Executive Board
Claire M. Palmer – Chairman
Sandy Noe – Vice Chairman
Marie Nardone – Treasurer
Pauline Vass – Secretary
Members of the Board –
George Anderson, Susan Burke,
Tony Foglia, Bobbie Gifford,
Beverly Lentine, Robert
Odachowski
Hello!!
What’s up?
Bobbie’s
Chat Room
year job. One of the reasons, the
company shipped the wrong
cabinets.
By Bobbie
Gifford
Sandy and Ken did manage to take
their first trip to Niagara Falls and
stayed at the Sheraton Hotel. They
took the Maid of the Mist boat trip
for a half hour thrill of a lifetime!
Very enjoyable trip!!
Hello Everyone!
Do hope you all
enjoyed
your
summer with family and friends. It
really flies by, doesn‘t it!!
I want to thank the many Council
members for the get well cards, and
the several care calls I received in
the past six months. You are all so
thoughtful, and I do appreciate it.
I‘m meandering slowly, but steadily
and that is encouraging for me.
More good news... Both of my
beautiful
granddaughters
are
expecting babies.
Heather in
December and Jen in February
2009. Now I will be a greatgrandmother for the third time.
Very exciting times for our family!
Beverly Lentine has been very busy
this summer. Her daughter Robin
and her family have moved to
Munich, Germany. Beverly was
very busy renting Robin‘s home,
and the many tasks of a transition
like this. Beverly and hubby Frank
have already planned a trip in
October to see their grandchildren
Quinn and Mia. Needless to say the
overseas telephone calls are many.
Have a good trip guys!!
Sandy Noe had a busy summer also.
Her son Scott was home this July.
Scott has a rank of Commander in
the Navy. He is Chief Staff Officer,
Afloat Training Group, in the
Western Pacific.
Sandy & Ken have spent several
months putting in a beautiful new
kitchen. Sandy says it‘s been a two
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Pauline Vass is always a very busy
lady. Just today I spoke with her to
play catch up on the news. She had
just finished playing and helping out
with the 4th Annual Rally for a Cure
Golf Tournament to support the
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
Foundation.
The
tournament,
sponsored by The Wenham Country
Club Ladies Division, was very
successful.
Besides her busy golf schedule
Pauline is a volunteer at the
Peabody Essex Museum in Salem,
MA one day per week, and also
helps out occasionally with special
events. She often brings her two
grandchildren to the museum to
participate in drop-in art activities,
story times, performances, etc.
What a great experience for Torei
who is eight and Lexi five years old.
On June 7th Pauline and Skip
celebrated the wedding of their
daughter Vicki to Rob Scanlan at
the Nahant Country Club in Nahant.
Congratulations to all!
Pauline and Skip have traveled to
many destinations since they retired.
This past July they went on a
Scandinavia & Russia Adventure.
For 2009 they are booked on an
Ancient Empires Cruise visiting
Egypt, Israel, Greece, Turkey and
Italy. I tell you, our retirees really
are on the move! It is just
wonderful. In February 2009
Pauline and Skip will be married 49
years. WOW!
NEWSLETTER
Don Caswell, one of Yellow Pages‘
finest, was a very successful Yellow
Pages Representative. Don and his
wife have recently moved from their
large home in S. Portland to
Scarborough, ME. They gave up
the larger home for a new condo
where they are very content. As
Don says, ― no more lawn mowing,
no more plowing, just easy living.‖
Don is the father of two popular
Yellow Pages boys. Terry Caswell
and his brother Chris Caswell, who
at one time was my manager and a
great one at that!
Canadian border and 3 ½ hours to
Danvers. They love it.
We wish all the Caswell family our
very best from the Directory Alumni
Council.
I really feel pleased when our
retirees tell me how much they
enjoy our newsletters. They look
forward to reading about their many
friends.
Claire Palmer, our
Chairman for the DAC, is the gal
who does all the really hard work.
She does a great job and spends
several hours getting this big task
done.
Clem Cormier of Lewiston, ME,
another great Yellow Pages
salesman, is doing very well these
days.
He is enjoying his 2
grandchildren
who
live
in
Marblehead. Alex is very involved
in youth football. His brother Ben is
really into computers. Clem says
that Ben helps his neighbors who
have problems with their computers.
Children today are just so advanced
it is just great!
Joe works for Home Depot and
works with contractors only and
enjoys his job.
Marsha and Joe have two sons.
Michael is a student at a technical
school in NH. He plans to be an
architect. Paul is a student teacher
in Dover, NH.
Joe and Marsha send their regards to
their friends in the Directory Alumni
Council.
Wishing you all a healthy, happy
and colorful fall.
‗Till Next Time
Bobbie §
Clem still meets Joe Conley every
morning at McDonalds to discuss
world events. Regards to two great
guys from Maine!
I also had a pleasant conversation
with an old friend Joe Palazzolo.
Joe and his wife Marsha both
worked with me at 195 Market St.
Lynn. We discussed what great
years we had at Verizon and how
the company trained the employees
so well. We had such a good time
and we so loved our jobs.
Joe and Marsha live in Bethlehem,
NH. According to Joe, Bethlehem
is God‘s country and just beautiful.
They live just 60 miles from the
Jim’s Jems
By Jim Mullaney
Barbara Drum is a New York
retiree whom I‘ve never met and
don‘t know.
However, while
looking through our DAC Alumni
Membership Directory I found that
we do have something in common:
Jupiter, Florida. She lives there year
round and I go there for the Winter
months. One of the things I can
surmise is she‘s been around for a
while because she is listed in our
directory as far back as 1989, when
she was living in Massapequa, NY.
She first joined our Company in
1949 and retired after nearly 40
years.
Barbara was an office
manager and worked in various
departments including the Legal
Department of the White Pages.
Some of her assignments were at
100 Church Street and 60 Pearl
Street among others. One of the
volunteer jobs she does now is at the
Good Shepherd Church 1 day a
week, where immigrants report for
work assignment as the jobs become
available. I guess the next thing I
have to do is to meet Barbara when I
go on my winter vacation and
perhaps have lunch with her.
Sometimes we win a few and
sometimes we lose a few. I felt I
may have fallen in the latter
category when I called good friend
Dottie Dillon. She had just returned
from Massachusetts where she
buried her daughter, Diane Dillon
Shea, who died from lung cancer.
Needless to say I was shocked and
felt terrible because we all know no
parent is supposed to bury any of
their children. Unfortunately, it
happens as it did to me when one of
my girls died at age 28. So I know
the feeling. On the other hand,
Dottie is doing well and thinks she
may come back to the Bay State
rather than live alone in Clearwater,
Florida. She has relatives living in
New York, New Hampshire and
Vermont, none of which are like
Florida in the winter. One of the
things she likes and does is play
bingo. The stakes are small but the
friendships and camaraderie are
great. Presently, she is now living
alone in a big house with four
bedrooms and will probably try to
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sell it. On several occasions Dottie
brought Diane to our Florida
reunions. Both of them fit in very
well. A thought occurs to me that
Clearwater is on the West coast of
Florida and many of our retirees live
on the West coast. So, it‘s just
possible that I might just visit over
there on of these days and say hello
in person.
I have on occasion said to one of the
retirees that I never knew anyone
who worked with me in Yellow
Pages that I didn‘t like. Of course,
it‘s impossible not to like some
more than others. I bring this up
because one of the people I spoke to
recently fits into that category. It‘s
Sheila Doyle (Fielding). I didn‘t
recognize her married name Doyle,
but her maiden name Fielding, was
included in our DAC directory, so I
called her. She moved to Naples,
Florida and has been there for three
years.
In reviewing where our
retirees have relocated, I find we
have the greatest number of people
living in Naples than any other city,
except for our New England area.
Sheila said since she moved there
there‘s been a building explosion. I
guess people know a good thing
when they see it. Unfortunately, the
constant growth often changes an
area from what it was and the reason
people moved there in the first
place. Sheila is a part time office
worker in an over 55 community
doing customer service.
That‘s
pretty much up her alley because she
was in the Advertiser Service Office
(ASO) when we were at 195 Market
Street in Lynn. Once in a while she
runs into Pat (Sullivan) and Mike
Fennelly, in addition to Cathy
Barile and Carole MacDonald. At
least she‘s not alone.
There‘s always some place I never
heard of let alone know where it is.
Lehigh Acres, Florida, one such
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place, is where I found Carol
Clukey. She and her late husband
Ed owned their property less than
two years when Carol found him
passed away in a chair. There
wasn‘t even a hint of trouble prior to
that so one can only imagine what a
shock that was to Carol. Now life is
better for her, even if not the same.
She plays golf pretty much six days
a week with a mixed group of men
and women. By the way, Lehigh
Acres is on the West coast in the
Fort Myers-Port Charlotte area.
Carol mentioned she worked for
Karen Gagne, so I suspect that was
when we all worked for Ma Bell.
I called Tony Foglia on his cell
phone and wouldn‘t you know it he
and Barbara were out to dinner with
Connie and Frank Burke, so we had
a short conversation. He did tell me
he and his wife bought a condo on
the property they have been renting
for several years in Jupiter, Florida
area. Now all they have to do is
furnish it from stem to stern. I
commented that it was a major
undertaking. Actually, it‘s a job
best left to the women who usually
have strong opinions on what is best
and what colors go together. If it
were me, I‘d do the driving and let
Barbara pick out all the stuff. That
way it would be easy to say ―yes,
dear‖ to all the furniture and
appliances she picked out and live
with it. The nice part of this though
is that Barbara has good taste. After
all, she did pick out Tony.
It‘s been another grand and glorious
summer, as far as I‘m concerned. I
returned from Jupiter on June 30
and I‘m writing this in September.
The older one gets, the faster time
seems to go by. And let me tell you,
the time has really flown by this
year. By the time you read this I‘ll
be 85, in good health and loving
every minute of life. I‘m heading
back to Jupiter in mid October and
will be there through to June 30,
2009.
Plus, I‘m going on a
Caribbean cruise the week after
Thanksgiving. I‘ve decided not to
go back home this Christmas
because all my kids are grown and
there are children involved. It‘s
disruptive for them when grand dad
shows up and they‘re busy with
their presents. Besides, we had a
family reunion this past August. My
oldest son, Jimmy and his two
beautiful daughters were in from
Oceanside, California, one of my
daughters and her husband and
daughter from the Philadelphia area
came and the other four live in the
Providence area. We had a grand
time. I hope all of you had just as
good a time as I did. Hopefully, we
will see each other in the not too
distant future. I really liked all the
people I‘ve worked with in the 36
years I was with the Company. May
all of you be blessed with good
health and have wonderful holidays.
As Ken Murray used to say when he
signed off on his television show,
―Live life, every golden minute of
it.‖
Jim §
Bits & Pieces
By Kathy Sullivan
Time flies whether you are having
fun or not. I can hardly believe it has
been 10 years since I retired from
what was then Bell Atlantic. This
October I will celebrate my 10th
service anniversary with Christian
Book Distributors in Peabody.
Every year CBD hires seasonal
employees for the holidays, usually
starting in July. When I had been
there a few years, I noticed a
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familiar name on the New Hire list,
Bonnie Benner.
Bonnie had worked in Systems in
Middleton. She left NYNEX in the
1990‘s and had her own business for
a while. I introduced myself to her
and she remembered me also.
Originally, Bonnie was hired as a
seasonal
customer
service
representative, but she didn‘t stay
there long. She was soon promoted
to work on what was then our brand
new website, ChristianBook.com.
Bonnie‘s work covers many areas,
but especially Personal Growth and
Women's Issues. I recently gave
Bonnie an application for the
Directory Alumni Council, so you
may see her at one of our events. If
you do, say hi.
I joined the Lynnfield-Peabody
YMCA this year. We had an offer at
work through their corporate
program and the price was very
reasonable. The Y is on Lynnfield
Street near the Lynnfield/Peabody
line, and on my way home. Exercise
has to be at least convenient, if not
fun! I thought I would try water
aerobics, which I had enjoyed in the
past at the Y in Beverly and in
Lynn. I went to Water Aerobics on a
Monday night and ran into Kathy
Pujo. Kathy is enjoying retirement.
She is a regular at the Y and lives
nearby. She said she has run into
Linda Turcotte, Judy Ayott and
Carol Dumont there. She usually
goes in the mornings, so I was lucky
to catch her. Of course, with her
strict exercise regimen, Kathy looks
FABULOUS. And she did not pay
me to say that.
The weekend after Labor Day Kathy
volunteered her time and talents,
along with Kathy Champion,
Kathy Marzeotti, Shirley Eaton,
Bette White and Cilla Clune, to
the 2nd Annual Strike Out Diabetes
Softball Tournament held at Frye
Park in Lynn. The tournament is a
fund raiser put on by Michael,
Kasey, Kristen and Brendan Davis
in memory of our fellow employee
Jane Davis. Kathy and her friends
donated baked goods and worked on
the raffles.
This year the
tournament raised $2,000.00.
I also heard a lot of good things
about the Gentle Yoga class at the
Y, so I tried that too. I ran into
someone I worked with there, and
who was she talking to but Joan
Dubis. Gentle Yoga is twice a
week, on Wednesday evenings and
Sunday mornings. I see Joan there
occasionally, but she is still working
for Verizon full time, so she is
pretty busy.
I also ran into Dottie Bowman this
summer. Dottie came to NYNEX
from the telephone company when
we first started the Credit and
Collections Unit at the Edgewater
Park office in Wakefield. I had
lunch with Dottie there often, and
while chatting, we realized that
Dottie grew up with one of my
cousins, Louise Gilmore, in Revere.
Dottie‘s son Peter is Vice President
of External Affairs at Verizon.
Dottie had recently attended her
Revere High School Reunion. It
was so much fun, they decided not
to wait another 5 years, and planned
on having a class get-together at
Kowloons.
I‘ve also been working on a project
at church. ―ARISE: Together in
Christ,‖ is part of the celebration of
the Boston Archdiocese‘s 200th
anniversary in 2008. My church, St.
Margaret‘s in Saugus, is part of a
joint team with Blessed Sacrament
Church in Saugus. When I went to
one of our first meetings, I ran into
Pat MacGibbon. Pat is very busy
between
work
and
her
granddaughter, and I haven‘t had
time to catch up with her again. But
I did get to talk to her long enough
to figure out that my supervisor at
work is the daughter of Pat‘s niece.
It‘s a small world!
Just last week at the credit union I
ran into Terry McHenry. She was
as busy as usual, especially since it
is football season. I mentioned to
Terry that I had been to a training
session at her church in West
Peabody that week. Terry is also on
the ARISE team for her parish. Who
knows how many other DAC
members are!
More in
Sullivan§
the
next!
Kathy
TRIVIA CORNER
E-book
An e-book (for electronic
book) is the digital media
equivalent of a conventional
printed
book.
Such
documents are usually read
on personal computers, or on
dedicated hardware devices
known as e-book readers or
e-book devices.
In 1971 Michael Hart was
handed
a
real
boon--
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$100,000.00
worth
of
computer time with a Xerox
Sigma
V
mainframe
computer. He decided that
the greatest value created by
computers would not be
computing, but would be the
storage,
retrieval,
and
searching of what was stored
in our libraries. The first "ebook" was born - a copy of the
Declaration of Independence.
Those humble beginnings
would
become
Project
Gutenberg. Today Project
Gutenberg houses 20,000
free texts and over 100,000
books are available through
their partners. Over 3,000,000
books are downloaded each
month.
The public, largely ignorant of
e-books in the twentieth
century, now see fellow
commuters reading e-books
on laptops around campus, on
handheld computers at the
coffee shop and on cell
phones during their commute.
In Japan, sales of mobilephone novels—-books that
you download and read,
usually in installments, on the
screen of your cell phone—have jumped from nothing five
years ago to over $82m a
year today. (The Economist)
Consumers can now find
more of the kind of literature
they want to read, from bestsellers by established authors,
to cutting-edge material by
daring new authors, and
everything in-between.
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3rd Annual
Ken Premo Memorial
Golf Tournament,
Lake Morey
June 17-18-19, 2008
By Tony Foglia, Dick Jones
The 18-hole "Lake Morey" course at
the Lake Morey Country Club in
Fairlee, Vermont features 6,024
yards of golf from the longest tees
for a par of 70. The course features
sand traps, water hazards, and wellguarded greens. Don't let the
yardage fool you--the fairways,
lined with spruce trees from tee to
green, demand accuracy and
precision. The fairly flat front nine
gives way to a rolling back nine
with breathtaking views.
This was the setting for our 3rd
Annual Ken Premo Memorial Golf
Tournament.
As you know by now, we have been
running a golf tournament for DAC
retirees and friends for many years.
We renamed the golf tournament to
the Ken Premo Memorial Golf
Tournament in honor of the late
Ken Premo, one of our founding
members.
This year we had 8 teams, 6
foursomes and 2 threesomes for a
total of 30 players. The weather was
perfect all three days and the golf
could not have been better. Check
in time was 11:00 AM on Tuesday
followed by lunch and then golf.
Teams on Tuesday played 9 or 18
holes, their choice, and then met
back in the Hospitality Room.
Everyone brings their own snacks
and drinks. There is always more
than enough for everyone.
Each golfer gave Dick Jones $22.00
to cover the many prizes and other
awards given out over the three
days. Hats were given to everyone
with the first choice going to the
lowest score for the first day, 2nd
choice to second lowest and so on
until everyone got their hat. After
dinner those who wanted to play
cribbage, joined Ken Premo Jr. for
the cribbage tournament which
finished on Wednesday night. Ken
took first place. John O‘Neil
guessed the number of golf balls in
the jar contest; George Anderson
won $10 in the putting contest,
while Dick Jones and Lee Cheney
tied for 2nd place.
Tuesday night‘s card game was
suspended as most golfers were in
the lounge watching the Celtics
game on the ―High Def‖ wide screen
TV.
Wednesday we started out with a
great breakfast followed by Tee time
beginning at 9:50 AM. Dick Jones
did another great job of setting up
the foursomes based on Tuesday‘s
scores. Pictures were taken and
personal coolers with golf balls,
tees, markers, towels, snacks and
soda were given out to each golfer.
After golf, everyone was invited
back to the Hospitality Room for the
presentation of the prizes before
dinner.
Prizes were awarded as follows:
Putting
Contest
Anderson $10
–
George
Lottery - 1st place - Paul Anderson
$15 , 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th - $5 each and a
package of fudge donated by Stu
Winfrey‘s Family Candy Store in
Ipswich.
NEWSLETTER
Closest to the Pin (Greenies)
Hole #1 --Hole #6 Dick Jones $5.00
Hole #7 Stu Winfrey $5.00
Hle # 15 Pete Walker $5.0
Hole #17 Bob Moreau $5.00
Yellow Pages Alumni members
scores from Tuesday‘s 9 holes:
George Anderson and Dick Jones
47, Tony Foglia 48, Rich
MacDonald 56, and Dave Barry
58. Other golfers were friends and
family including Ken Premo Jr.,
Diane (Premo) Ifkovic, and Chuck
Costas, Ken Premo‘s son-in-law.
First Place winning team with 5
under - $15.00 each, Rich Whelan,
Lee Cheney, John O‘Neil, Frank
Burke
Second Place - $10.00 each, Stu
Winfrey,
Ron
Perry,
Fred
Thompson, Ving Ozella
Third Place - $5.00 each, Pete
Walker, Chuck Costas, Lou O‘Neil,
Dave Barry
As mentioned earlier, the weather
was perfect all three days, and if you
haven‘t been to Lake Morey you
missed some beautiful scenery.
Teams were set up with ABC&D
players based on Tuesday‘s scores
and previous history at Lake Morey.
All teams received prizes anywhere
from golf shirts, slickers, golf clubs,
head covers, umbrellas, and money
to the first three place teams.
Dick Jones did it again, each year
better than the last, right down to
perfect weather. ―GREAT JOB
DICK!‖
We hope to see more alumni
members, family and friends next
year. Mark you calendars for
June 16, 17 & 18, 2009.
Anthony appeared and sent
everybody home so that his help
(who were enjoying the session
also) could clean up and go home.
The following remembrance of Ken
Premo was written by Sherb
Carter.
His relationship with his family was
outstanding, he constantly talked
about their accomplishments and
what he envisioned for their future
and also how he could foster it.
Kenneth H. Premo (1924-2005)
A REMEMBRANCE
Ken was born with a zest for life
and lived it to the ultimate. He
possessed an affinity for interacting
with people from all walks of life.
When Ken joined the Telephone
Company, his salesmanship
exhibited a convincing ability that
quickly led to his ascension in the
ranks. As time went by, he was
transferred to the production
division. He again used his abilities
to manage people by constantly
selling his ideas. This resulted in a
more efficient organization.
On the personable side, he excelled
in the social aspects of life. His
homegrown tomatoes were always
the envy of the neighborhood. His
annual Fish Fries were always the
highlight of the summer season.
When relaxing, he always ordered
his martinis straight up with ice on
the side. He took great glee in
showing the extra volume of vodka
obtained this way. When it came to
cards, he was in heaven. Whether it
was poker, cribbage or any other
card game, opponents soon learned
to be wary.
On one occasion Ken was an invited
guest at a victory dinner at the
prestigious Pier Four restaurant.
After dinner and speeches were
over, Ken pulled out his infamous
black book and regaled his audience
with his collection of stories and
jokes. After considerable time,
The establishment of the KHP
Memorial Golf Tournament at Lake
Morey will serve as a constant
reminder of the loss of our dear
friend and how much we miss him.
Sherb Carter - 2006
If you haven‘t been to Lake Morey
Resort you owe it to yourself to try
this relaxing get away.
Join in on the fun next year. Sign up
early for the 4th Annual Ken Premo
Memorial Golf Tournament at Lake
Morey. §
FRIENDSHIP
Accept your friends for
what they are, enjoy
their company for the
qualities that first
attracted you to them.
Ignore the faults or
weaknesses that might
irk you or accept it as
part of them.
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October 2008
Tanglewood ConcertSunday July 13, 2008
By Claire Palmer
The number-one summer activity in
Lenox MA is, of course, the
Tanglewood Music Festival, the
summer home of the Boston
Symphony Orchestra (BSO).
We had a picnic lunch on the lawn
and enjoyed the wonderful day.
Some brought wine and we provided
the cheese and crackers.
There were couples around us who
had set up a table and lawn chairs
with crystal glasses and champagne.
Others sat with children on blankets
while enjoying the sounds. There
were all styles of beach umbrellas to
identify each group. We had a gold
star balloon to guide the group to
our place on the lawn. Folding
chairs and blankets were everywhere
on the lawn.
There were shops, super clean
restrooms and places to eat or
purchase snacks. You can not eat in
the shed area but definitely on the
lawn. The estate itself with more
than 500 acres of lawns and gardens,
much of it overlooking the lake
called Stockbridge Bowl, was put
together starting in 1849 by William
Aspinwall Tappan.
In 1851, a structure on the property
called the Little Red Shanty was
rented to Nathaniel Hawthorne, who
stayed here long enough to write a
children's book, Tanglewood Tales,
and meet Herman Melville, who
lived in nearby Dalton. The existing
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Hawthorne Cottage is a replica
(closed to the public). Some of us
walked around the estate and
original Tappan Victorian mansion,
with fine views.
Even if you are not a music person
this was just lovely. Would we go
again? You bet and we are already
planning our next trip Tanglewood.
If you love music you will love
Tanglewood, if you only like music
you will still have a nice relaxing
time. §
Horizon’s Edge Casino
Cruise—July 16, 2008
19th Annual Cookout
August 5,
2008
By
Noe
Sandy
The DAC 19h
Annual
Cookout was
once
again
held at the Masonic Temple in
Ipswich.
Alumni and friends enjoyed a taste
of summer on Tuesday, August 5th
at the DAC‘s famous ―Annual
Cookout‖.
What a great day we had at the
cookout. Not too hot, no rain,
ample free on-site parking, and lots
of fun!
By Susan Burke
We boarded the S.S. Horizon's Edge
on July 16th for a fun filled day at
sea. After the delicious buffet, many
tried their luck in the casino playing
Blackjack, Roulette, Poker, Craps,
Texas Hold'em, or the slot
machines.
Most of our group eventually found
their way up on deck to enjoy the
wonderful weather, putting their feet
up and sipping a cold drink while
listening to live entertainment.
This day trip is a wonderful way to
unwind. Many enjoyed reading a
favorite book, working on their
knitting, or just enjoying the fellow
travelers on deck as we watched the
coastline slip into the distance.
A good time was had by all!
We are looking forward to next year
and another wonderful time with our
friends. §
Everyone had the opportunity to Eat
In or Eat Out with plenty of room to
enjoy their time in air conditioned
comfort or outdoors under a canopy
of trees.
A great pre-lunch treat of the
best
hot dogs were
cooked by Ray Boffa, Tony Foglia
and Bob Odachowski. Sandy Noe
recruited her husband Ken and their
friend Ron to help with the grilling.
All enjoyed a lunch of marinated
chicken breast or marinated steak
tips (the tips looked like ‗butterflied‘
filet –mignon!), baked beans, cornon-the-cob, potato salad, cole slaw,
lemonade, iced tea and delicious
cake and cheese cake. When asked
how they enjoyed the meal everyone
NEWSLETTER
said it was the ―best they had ever
tasted‖.
There were games of skill and
chance, count the golf balls (winnerLorraine Connolly), golf chipping
(winners – 1st place Pauline Vass,
2nd place Ray Boffa), ladder golf
(winners – 1st place Skip Vass, 2nd
place Irene Prodonas), balloon toss
(winners – the team of Pauline Vass
& Ray Boffa again) they made a
great team.
We had an awesome auction
(always a lot of laughs), 50/50
drawing (winner – Jan McGann), a
gift certificate for Radici Restaurant
in Danvers (winner Kathy Sullivan)
and most of all – lots of fun and
plenty of ―schmoozing‖ for all!!
Then later in the afternoon we
enjoyed a relaxing 90 minute cruise
from Onset, Massachusetts through
the tranquil harbor into the Cape
Cod Canal, the man made waterway
connecting Cape Cod Bay with
Buzzards Bay. (No extra charge for
the fresh sea breezes!).
Points of Interest along Canal:
Taylor Point
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers –
Canal Traffic Control Center
Vertical Lift Railroad Bridge
Aptucxet Trading Post
Bourne Bridge
Gray Gables (site of former home of
We are looking forward to next year
and another wonderful time with our
friends. §
Grover Cleveland)
Herring Run
Our day of thoroughbred horse
racing at Suffolk Downs was a fun
and exciting experience. We were
seated in the Grandstand dining
room with a fantastic view of the
racetrack.
This
year
Suffolk
Downs‘
advertising theme was entitled
"Who Do You Like Today?"
Wagering on thoroughbred racing
was fun and easy to learn. I didn‘t
say we won each race, but it was fun
picking the races and seeing if your
horse came in.
Did you know that….
The Beatles played a concert at
Suffolk Downs on August 18,
1966.
And, that….
Seabiscuit ran here eight times,
winning the Massachusetts
Handicap in 1937.
Sagamore Bridge
Bourne Scallop Festival
and Canal Cruise
September 19, 2008
Canal Electric
Fish Pier
Sandwich Boat Basin
Cape Cod Bay
A good time was had by all!! §
By Marie Nardone
Friday, September 19
Suffolk Downs Horse
Racing
October 1, 2008
Everyone had such a good time we
plan to return to the track next year.
§
A day filled with fresh air and fun,
great food and good friends
The Bourne Scallop Festival has
something for everyone, young and
old, from craft booths and
entertainment to all kinds of great
food. A traditional scallop dinner
was served or if you preferred a
chicken entree.
By Sandy Noe
Established in 1935, Suffolk Downs
is one of the most historic horse
racing facilities in America.
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October 2008
Holiday Greens Orders
November 20, 2008
Holiday Greens Delivery
December 4, 2008
By Sandy Noe
10th Annual Holiday Greens
Sale
Our Holiday Greens sale on
November 20th will be held at the
35 Village Road Building in
Middleton. Last year we had a very
successful year. This year we are
hoping to exceed last year‘s
donation to the Foundation for
Neurologic Diseases. The Order
Form for the Holiday Greens sale
is in this newsletter.
Check our web site for photos of the
Holiday Greens and any last minute
changes.
http://www.ypalumni.org/holiday_g
reens.htm
Thank you for your continued
support.
To purchase any of our
Holiday Greens, please go to
Page 33 and fill out the form. §
3rd Annual
Holiday Luncheon
December 9, 2008
By Bob Odachowski
This year our 21st Annual Holiday
Luncheon will be held on
DECEMBER 9th, 2008 at
Angelica's.
Let‘s try to break all records for
attendance at this wonderful get
together. Ask people you used to
work with, even if they are not
Alumni members, to join us. From
past experience they will surely
have a good time!
The Alumni Christmas Luncheon is
on December 9, 2008, at Angelica‘s
Restaurant in Middleton, MA. This
is a great time to catch up with your
friends from work. We had over
130 people last year and everyone
had a great time. You have a
choice of entrees, Baked Stuffed
Chicken, Boston Schrod, or Sliced
Roast Beef, the price is $20.00 per
person.
As you enter the banquet room, you
will meet Bobbie and her crew in
charge of selling raffle tickets for
the gifts donated by local
businesses. Buy a raffle ticket or
tickets for a chance to win the
fabulous prizes to be raffled.
We start the festivities with a social
hour, followed by a brief update
from Dr. Cindy Lemere from the
Foundation for Neurologic Diseases.
At 1:15 P.M. lunch is served. After
lunch we have drawings for door
prizes and will raffle off 40 + gifts,
totaling more than $3,000, donated
by local businesses and individuals.
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Sports Auction
During our Holiday Luncheon at
Angelica's on December 9th we
are holding our 3rd Annual Sports
Auction.
This year, we will have an
assortment of sports related items
for our charity auction.
Bring your checkbook and bid on
fantastic
autographed
sports
memorabilia, sports tickets and
more.
As with our raffle items, 100% of
the Sport Auction proceeds will go
to the Foundation For Neurologic
Diseases.
Please let us know if you
would like to donate a raffle prize
or sports raffle item for the
Holiday Luncheon.
Contact
Sandy
Noe
at
978-356-0209.
Tell Sandy
what you are donating and if you
are bringing it to the Luncheon or
are requesting a pick-up of the
item.
The Holiday Luncheon is a great
time to reconnect with your friends;
we would like to have more of you
come.
Sign-up form for the Holiday
Luncheon is on Page 33 in this
newsletter. §
Check our web site for great 2007
Holiday
Luncheon
photos.
http://ypalumni.org/
NEWSLETTER
In Memory of our
members or their
family members who
died in 2008.
Annette Amirault, mother of
Honey Amirault – DAC
Charlotte Goff, mother of Alison
Goff
Ed Groome, Jr., former NYPS
Manager and Local YP Sales
Ove Lien, former husband of
Kathie Lien – DAC
Roberta ―Bonnie‖ Zdon,
formerly worked in Waltham
Sales office
George D. Noble, Jr. – DAC
Dorothy Millice, mother of Sally
Millice – DAC
John Keefe, brother of Paula
King – DAC
George Dakin, father of Harold
Dakin – DAC
Ernestine Monteiro, formerly
worked in Customer Service
(ASO)
Joseph Graves, former
Worcester YP Sales Rep
Mary Desorcy (2006), wife of
Don Desorcy – DAC
Frederick Meaney, father-in-law
of Marge Meaney – DAC
Edward J. Russell (2007) –
DAC
Diane Shea, daughter of Dottie
Dillon – DAC
Rita Waddell, mother-in-law of
Mike Curran – DAC
Robert Dolan, father of Kathie
Lien – DAC
Evelyn Chaet – DAC
Lucille Deslauriers (2007), wife
of Armand Deslauriers – DAC
Joseph R. Ingemi III, son of
Jeannine Francis – DAC
Jean Frasca, mother-in-law of
Frank Perkins – DAC
Rosemarie DeCesare, formerly
worked in YP
William Cormier, father and
father-in-law of Bill and Kathy
Cormier – DAC
Shirley Hester, formerly worked
in YP Telephone Sales
Frank Palms, formerly worked
in NYNEX Information
Technology
John F. Whitney, Sr., father of
John F. Whitney II - retired
Braintree Sales Manager
William K. Hobbs – DAC
Joyce Burke, mother of Marilyn
Kocur – DAC
Nancy Doherty, sister of Joanne
Power and Lorraine Wilcox
Christina Hosking, sister of Jim
Hosking – DAC
Charles Slowey, uncle of George
Anderson – DAC
Thomas Baldwin, father of
Donna Sampson
Mary Johnson, mother of
Susanne Johnson
Jane Harrison, wife of Ron
Harrison and mother of
Whitney Goodhue
Mike Zeller, former NYNEX
Sales and Training
Geneva Kelly, mother of
Thomas Kelly (former YP SalesBraintree)
Evelyn Burns, mother-in-law of
Janet Burns – DAC
Arthur R. Bonzagni – DAC
Marion Spurr, mother of Margie
Coolidge – DAC
Dorothy McDougall, mother of
Cathy McDougall – DAC
Andrew Lentine, brother-in-law
of Beverly Lentine – DAC
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October 2008
Congratulations Boston Celtics
2008 NBA Champions!
Boston Massacre: It's the Truth –
Celtics Blow Out Lakers for #17
Pierce Named Finals MVP
A trip back to Boston was just about all the Celtics needed to claim their 17th NBA
Championship in franchise history.
In front of an electric home crowd, Kevin Garnett exploded for 26 points and 14 rebounds as
the Celtics dismantled the Lakers in Game 6, 131-92.
Finals MVP Paul Pierce scored 17 and Rajon Rondo filled up the stat sheet with 21 points,
seven rebounds, eight assists and six steals as Boston captured its first title since 1986.
17 NBA Championships...A record 8 in a row from 1959-1966...Three separate Championship
eras...When it comes to hanging Championship Banners, the Celtics are the cream of the crop.
No organization has won more titles than the 17-time World Champion Boston Celtics.
Whether it's the Green's first title in 1957, their 12th in 1974 or the 16th in 1986 the Celtics
tradition of winning championships has stood the test of time.
1956-57
1961-62
1965-66
1975-76
1958-59
1962-63
1967-68
1980-81
1959-60
1963-64
1968-69
1983-84
1960-61
1964-65
1973-74
1985-86
2007-2008
2007-2008 Banner Year: 17th Title Reclaims Heart of Championship City
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We’ve Got Mail!
By Our Members
One thing all of those who contribute to the DAC Newsletter have in common is that their stories are
unique and worth telling. Drop us a line… say hello… and you may read a story worth repeating.
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Larry Westcott sent us the obituary notice for William K. Hobbs – DAC member. Larry stated in his note, ―I
worked with "Bill" for 24 years in Yellow Page Sales‖
Ed Note: Our heartfelt sympathy to Bill’s family from his friends in the DAC.
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A note from Irena Paprocki.
―Many Thanks for the dues reminder. Best wishes and much love to all.”
Irena
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Before you put the grill away enjoy this last taste of summer!!
Sophisticated S’Mores
1 Dark Chocolate Bar
6 Natural Vanilla Marshmallows
12 Cinnamon Graham Cracker Cookies
6 Sharp, Pokie Things (don‘t run with ‗em)
Place a marshmallow on one end of the pokie thing. Roast over campfire until golden brown.
Meanwhile, back at the ranch, place 1/6th of a chocolate bar on top of one cracker. Place roasted
marshmallow on top of chocolate and quickly cover with another graham. For best results, wrap
whole sandwich in foil and, using the pokie thing, gently roast over campfire to melt chocolate.
Uncover and enjoy!
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Gina Grandberry wrote to tell us that she enjoyed the June Newsletter.
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Caroline McCarron wanted us to know that she has a new email address: carlotta37@VERIZON.NET
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October 2008
Dear Fellow Yellow Pages Alumni,
It is with great sadness and regret that I want to communicate that Mike Zeller, former NYNEX sales person and
trainer passed away earlier in the week on Monday June 16th. Preliminary indications are that he died in his sleep of
heart failure.
Upon graduation from Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School in 1976, he was accepted into Boston College and
graduated in 1980. He then entered the financial industry and worked as a successful bond trader for several years.
After leaving the brokerage business in 1990, he began a career in the NYNEX in the directory business and held
several positions in sales, marketing, and training until 1999. Most recently he worked as an independent consultant
for YP ONE Yellow Pages and traveled throughout the US and Canada providing advice and counsel on their behalf.
Mike is survived by his wife Sally, daughter Tory and son Philip. In addition to his father Tom and mother Betsy, he
is also survived by his sisters Deborah and Kerry and brother Tim. A memorial service will be held this Friday at the
First Parish Congregational Church on York Street in York, Maine at 11:00.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to Mike‘s family at the following addresses:
Sally Zeller, 31 Orchard Farm Road, York, ME 03909
Tom and Betsy Zeller, 35 Wales Road, East Harwich, MA 02645
Please forward this message on to any friends or acquaintances of Mike‘s who may not be included on this list.
Best Regards,
Steve Galligan, CEO, LocalTel Yellow Pages www.localtel.com , sgalligan@localtel.com
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An update from Sue Flanders……
Hi,
Tell Pam Baldwin she got one of the names wrong in the 1976 Softball Team picture! Tell her that‘s me sitting next
to her. In my mind, I haven‘t changed a bit!! Great newsletter!
Our oldest son, Matt, just had his second child, Jonah. He was born on May 19th. His brother, Brian turned 7 on June
8th. Our daughter Kate just graduated from Roger Williams University in Bristol RI with a degree in Elementary
Education. Our son, Dana, is getting married on Columbus Day down in Newport RI. Never a dull moment at the
Flanders! I am still working as an Occasional Employee at Idearc. I love the Market Management assignment
because it‘s a blend of everything I learned in the 32 years I was employed there. Don has also enjoyed being back
there on several occasions as a Sales Coach.
We love living in Newburyport! Come visit!!
Sue Flanders
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We received a nice surprise from William (Bill) Melville. Bill won one of the $50 cash prizes in the Phone-A-Thon
raffle drawing. In his note Bill said… ―This is the first time in my life that I have ever won anything. You and your
team are just great and I really appreciate all that you do. Your charity (Foundation for Neurological Diseases) is one
of my favorites. My wife suffers from ALS. Please put my winnings back into your treasury for the FND. Gratefully
Bill Melville‖
Thank You Bill!!
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A cheery note from Ami Lane….
Just a line to say how much I appreciate the DAC newsletter. Also, wish to congratulate a well deserving Bobbie
Gifford on being the recipient of the Baron Mayer Award.
Ken and I are enjoying retirement in Palm Coast. I recently applied to do some volunteer tutoring in the Flagler
School Summer Reading Program. Ken discovered a latent talent with a writing group. He is still recovering from his
Father's Day surprise. When we arrived at the Father's Day brunch at the Casa Monica in St. Augustine, five of Ken's
six living sons were holding down a table. My only part in the affair was to make the reservation and keep the secret.
Ken's sons arranged flights to arrive Saturday from all parts of the country. After brunch, Ken gave the guys a guided
tour of St. Augustine and The St. Augustine Record made the surprise a front page story the Monday following the
holiday.
We plan to spend a few weeks traveling in October, beginning with a week
visiting Ken's oldest son near D.C., followed by a few days with Jeff, the
youngest, near Sarasota Springs, N.Y. Then, on to New England to visit
daughter Shelli, grandsons, and great grandson, in N.H., and Ken's sister and
family in Massachusetts. We cancelled a previously planned trip to Italy
because of flight difficulties. After, spending three days strike bound at Charles
de Gaulle last October, we decided this year's planning problems might be a
gentle hint to stay closer to home.
Wishing everyone a lovely fall, and joyful holiday season.
Ami Lane
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Joanne Jacobsen sent this note for all.
FairPoint Communications, who purchased the Telephone business from Verizon in ME, NH and VT, is hiring A
LOT of people, in particular in Portland. There are also jobs available in Manchester, NH and Burlington VT. You can
log onto www.fairpoint.com click on Careers at the top of the screen. If you or your members of your family are
interested, check out the posted jobs.
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We just learned that Mary Milliken is home recuperating from a recent surgery If you would like to send Mary your
Well Wishes her address is below.
Mary Milliken
26 Banks Street
Waltham, MA 02451
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Donna Gargiulo sent this nice note….
Frank and I celebrated our "30th" Wedding Anniversary in May and our son Frankie will be a Junior at Malden
Catholic in the fall. Can't believe it, just 2 more years and he will graduate High School. Time flies when you‘re
having fun........
I hope to make the Christmas Luncheon. It‘s hard because I work that day. I will try to plan ahead this year.
I wish everyone good health and happiness and prayers to those who are in need. I love to read the newsletter as it
keeps me in touch with everyone. Even though I don't see them, I still feel like I'm "in the loop".
I went to Margie's (Margie Spurr Coolidge) mother's wake and Lisa Romano and I were saying how much we
missed the "good old days" at the phone company. When there were no cubicles and you could see everyone around
you. They were fun times. Hope to see you in December.......Thanks for all you do. Donna Gargiulo (DG)
Ed Note: Happy Anniversary Donna and Frank, from your friends in the DAC.
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October 2008
Joanne Jacobsen sent us this Trivia Question.
The Telephone Directory pictured below was sold recently
What was the price realized in the sale? (See Page 24 for answer)
.
One of the first commercial multipage United States telephone directories, Vol. 1, No. 1 for
New Haven, Conn., was printed in 1878, just two years after the phone was invented. It listed
391 subscribers. No phone numbers were printed in the Connecticut city's milestone book -just the names of subscribers. It did, however, list businesses in a separate section at the
end, making it the world's first yellow pages too. The businesses included local newspapers,
grocers, physicians and manufacturers. No thicker than a piece of junk mail, the directory
lists the Connecticut pioneers who touched off a communication revolution. It also paints a
portrait of 19th-century New Haven, where horses pulled wooden carriages, women cinched
themselves into corsets and men walked to the "tonsorial," or barber, for a trim. Grocers, fish
mongers and blacksmiths hawked their wares from storefronts the size of a shopping aisle at
Target.
The Telephone Directory. [Volume 1, Number 1]. New Haven, Connecticut:
[Printed by O.A. Dorman for] The Conn. District Telephone Co., November 1878.
Image courtesy of Christie's
The Directory Alumni Council
Thanks You for your Support!
―See NMTW’s ad on the Outside Back
Cover of the DAC 2007 Membership
Directory.‖
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NEWSLETTER
Bobbie‘s many friends were on hand to help celebrate this wonderful occasion. Pictured with Bobbie Gifford are
Karen Gagne, Claire Palmer, Carol Alvino, Bev Lentine, Pauline Vass.
Gatherings: Champagne Gala kicks off Family Festival
By Ethan Forman - Staff writer, Salem News
DANVERS — An estimated 200 people clinked glasses during the annual Champagne Gala in
the manicured gardens of the Danvers Historical Society's Glen Magna Farms Friday evening,
June 20th. They turned out to honor Bobbie Gifford for her volunteer efforts as she received
the Baron Mayer Award.
The garden gala included a dinner prepared by Henry's Market of North Beverly, which
included filet mignon, lobster-infused mashed potatoes and bonbons.
The event served as the official kickoff to the 29th Annual Danvers Family Festival, which
runs through the Fourth of July. Fireworks in Plains Park are scheduled for Thursday, July 3.
— Ethan Forman
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A note from Mary Anne Silva……
Just want to drop a note that we have just bought a condo in Danvers. We are in the process of "making it ours" with
some major renovations. The new address is 165 Village Post Road and the new telephone number will be 978 7748060. We hope to be in there about mid-October (but as we all know, not all works as planned.)
My best to all,
Mary Anne
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Mary Alice Downey called to tell us how much she enjoyed the Horizon Edge
Cruise in July. She had a great time! Mary Alice worked in YP Directory at
195 Market Street Lynn for 20 years.
Mary Alice also sent us this nice remembrance of Slade‘s Spices Mill in Revere.
(Pen & Ink Drawing by Lea Ciaramella.)
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Pam Baldwin sent this cheery note…
I want to include my thanks for the newsletter, love it. Thanks for all your hard work. Just wanted to let you all know
my daughter Caitlyn just got engaged a 2010 wedding is planned. She is also having a barbecue for what we call the
"Verizon" girls, Janet Canada, Lorie Mooskian, Vicky Caradonna, Nancy Tescione, Francella Adamson, Robin
Bourgeois, Lucille Schifino, Barbara White and of course me and Brady my grand-dog!!! Oh! and Jeremy too.
Upholding the tradition of good friends!
Keep up the good work.
Thank you, Pam Baldwin
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Cele Kirkman sent us this update.
Jack & I are doing great down here on Lake Greenwood, South Carolina. We bought the place in March and moved
permanently from Gloucester, MA in June. We are enjoying being out on the lake as much as possible, swimming,
water skiing and tubing off our new pontoon boat. We are just recuperating after entertaining a very large part of my
family who came down for a visit. We even got to try out our new grill on the pontoon boat, which was a hoot as
much as it was delicious! We do love the weather, not too too hot like everyone told us it would be, it's just right. I
(Cele) am working now as a consultant for a company out of Dallas, TX doing project management and systems
development work, all while at the comfort of my desk facing out at the lake. It doesn't get much better than that!
Life is good. Life is very, very good. Cele Kirkman (Mescall)
Ed Note:
Cele’s new address.
35 Summerset Point Dr
Cross Hill, SC 29332
864 998-3733
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"Jack-o-lantern, Jack-o-lantern,
You are such a funny sight.
As you sit there by the window,
Looking out into the night.
You were once a sturdy pumpkin,
Growing on a curly vine.
Now you are a Jack-o-lantern,
See your night lights shine."
We happen to know that Halloween is Caroline Cook’s favorite holiday! HAPPY HALLOWEEN Caroline!!
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Susan Burke uncovered this story…
Executive Dog Trainer: Howard Hayman By Lisa Raffo, Editorial Director, Retirement jobs.com
Howard Hayman has turned his pet passion into his retirement job. Quite literally.
The corporate executive who devoted decades to roles in the phone company as a customer
service professional, marketer and human resource expert took the leap into retirement. Before
long, while in the process of adopting a new puppy, Hayman seized on the idea of becoming a
professional dog trainer.
Find out more about Howard's inspiring story by visiting Howard at PerfectaPup.com.
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On September 3rd a group of 38 Alumni and their friends descended on Fenway Park to see the
Red Sox vs Baltimore Orioles What a great day for a ball game! The weather was
spectacular!!
After the Red Sox fell behind by four runs, Dustin Pedroia homered in the seventh and Mark
Kotsay's two-run triple in the eighth knotted the game. Alex Cora scored the winning run on a
Baltimore throwing error to boost Boston to a sweep. This final play erased a four-run hole for
the Red Sox and led to a 5-4 win vs. the O's. The Sox's win on Wednesday took time to
develop. But the ninth inning set the stage for a walk-off win that created an eruption of the
37,373 on hand. It was the 455th consecutive sellout at Fenway, tying the Cleveland Indians
for the most consecutive sellouts.
―Thank You‖ to the DAC Alumni Red Sox Ticket Committee for making this event
possible. Dave Barry and Paul Carney, two former sales reps from the Worcester office,
and Claire Palmer, worked diligently to get the 38 tickets for the September game.
Next year, we are planning to get more tickets to see the Red Sox at Fenway. We‘ll keep you
posted!
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Gina Grandberry wanted us to know…
As a member of the DSWA (Direct Selling Women's Alliance) since February 2008, I am also the Founder and
President of the DSWA North Shore Success Circle Of MA. I would like to extend an invitation to each of you to
attend the DSWA Rising Star Leadership Training. I am hosting this event on Tuesday 9/30/08 at the Community
Brotherhood Of Lynn, Inc. Cost is $20.00 per person. Membership of the DSWA is not required to attend this event.
Though the DSWA is a resource for women and men involved in the direct selling profession (network marketing,
person-to-person and party plan), the tools available can be used by all. All DSWA events have a strict no crossrecruitment policy among members and guests to ensure a safe, supportive and welcoming environment. Please feel to
pass along to other interested parties.
For those in the direct selling profession, please feel free to pass along to your uplines and downlines.
Thank You & Have a Great Day!
Gina M. Grandberry Call: 1-617-240-5527
Founder/President DSWA North Shore Success Circle of MA
http://www.mydswa.org
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October 2008
A note from Pat Girgenti….
Hello to all formerly from Middleton! After 25 years in New England we've spent our first full year living on Grand
Island, NY. And yes, it is an island, right smack in the middle of the Niagara River and just down from Niagara Falls.
2008 has been a great year for Russ and I.
After surprising us all with their marriage, my oldest son and wonderful new daughter-in-law are expecting their first
child together on Valentine's Day. It will be the first girl born on my side of the family in 31 years so it's very exciting
for us all. Our 5 year old Christopher is so excited about being the "big brother". It's all he's been talking about.
My youngest son married to his beautiful Finnish fiancée this September at The Smith Barn on the Peabody Historical
property. Can you believe we had a pig roast with us dressed in suits & dresses?
Karen Sabatini and Donna McDonald (and spouses) were there to share the day with us. Both look terrific and are
doing great. Janet Griffin (Idearc Buffalo Sales Office) has continued to be a great friend and drove to Peabody for the
wedding also.
Russ' consulting business is flourishing and I do volunteer work at our Botanical Gardens. Life is Good!
We were in Florida for our annual "Mom visit" and ended up buying a condo in her gated community. We'll be living
on the West Coast just north of Sarasota/Bradenton hopefully from January thru May.
The joke in the family is now that we're in the Buffalo area we didn't get as much snow as our friends in New England
last winter but we're not taking any chances.
Plus, we'll be only an hour away from my husband's family in Orlando.
Please see the contact sheets of the DAC Newsletter for our address and phone numbers.
Any friends living or visiting the Florida area during winters or Niagara Falls in the summers please give us a call.
Pat Girgenti
Credit & Collections, Middleton, Email: prgirgenti@aol.com
Pat & Russ Girgenti
January through May
2048 Sifield Greens Way
King's Point
Sun City Center FL 33573
Cell: 978-758-2377
June through December
405 White Oak Ln
Fairway Greens
Grand Island NY 14072
Tel: 716-775-1626
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A Tribute to Arthur R. Bonzagni (1926-2008)
One of our most beloved Directory Alumni died today, October 8th 2008. Arthur Bonzagni or ―Arch‖ to
those of us who were lucky enough to work with him, for him or just know him, was a true Wolley Segap.
One of the founding fathers of the Directory Alumni Council (DAC), Arthur served on the Board of
Directors for many years, and as Chairman from 1991-1992. He was truly a dedicated and driving force
behind our organization. The DAC is now over 20 years young and still going strong!
It was Arthur who conceived and proposed the idea that we ―adopt‖ the Foundation for Neurologic
Diseases as our charity of choice. Over the past 17 years the DAC membership has contributed over
$188,115 to the Foundation to aid in their Alzheimer‘s research. What a fitting tribute to this dear friend,
business associate and exemplary family man!
We will keep him in our prayers and extend our deepest sympathy to his wife Angela and their five children.
Arthur will be remembered and missed by his friends in the DAC.
George D. Anderson for the DAC Board of Directors
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NEWSLETTER
SEND US YOUR CELEBRATION PICTURES!
Send us your Newsy Notes any time. We will be sure to publish your news in the next DAC Newsletter.
Many have told us how they enjoy reading everyone's news. Others tell us that the DAC Newsletter keeps
them connected, no matter the distance. You can help keep this conversation going. Just write to tell us
what inspires you, keeps you reading, and what you’d like to see in future newsletters.
Tell us what you are doing. We would love to hear from you.
Send your "Newsy Notes" by email to YPAlumni@aol.com
Or mail to
DAC
PO Box 2098
Danvers, MA 01923
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October 2008
My Friends Are My Estate…
I’m Never Too Busy For Your Referrals
Lucille Schifino
Real Estate Consultant
Century 21 North Shore/Citiwide
781 367-3671
Lynnfield, MA 01940
www.BostonNorthRealEstateConnection.com
First Telephone Book Trivia Answer
One of the first commercial multipage United States telephone directories, Vol. 1, No. 1 for New Haven, Conn., was
printed in 1878, just two years after the phone was invented. It listed 391 subscribers. Expected to fetch $30,000 to
$40,000, it sold at Christie's for $170,500.
THE FIRST TELEPHONE BOOK
The commercial potential of the telephone was recognized and developed with terrific speed during the months
following the celebrated first intelligible phone transmission of a human voice by Alexander Graham Bell on March
10, 1876. On February 12, 1877, less than a year after this momentous conversation and the issue of Bell's telephone
patent, the first newspaper report was transmitted by telephone. In 1878, the invention of the microphone by David
Edward Hughes rendered the telephone commercially viable, and in July of that year the Bell Telephone Company
was formed, which as the first phone organization retained the patents for issuance of all telephones. Although an
inter-city phone line had been laid between Boston and New York in April 1877, New Haven was the seat of the first
commercially available phone service, in operation by January 1878: "The earliest company to put into practical use
this wonderful discovery was the Connecticut District Telephone Company of New Haven, Conn., they being the first
company to connect all wires to a central office, thus putting their subscribers within instant speaking communication
with each other. The immense advantages of this system were soon appreciated by the public, and the result has been
that the Company have now between four and five hundred subscribers, extending over nearly fifty miles of wire to
the different sections of the city as well as Fair Haven, West Haven and Westville".
The instructions provided in the Directory for correct use of the telephone, the first such directions ever published,
include much sound advice: "Never take the Telephone off the hook unless you wish to use it....Should you wish to
speak to another subscriber... you should...commence the conversation by saying 'Hulloa!' When you are done talking,
say 'That is all!', and the person spoken to should say 'O.K.' ... While talking, always speak slow and distinct, and let
the telephone rest lightly against your upper lip, leaving the lower lip and the jaw free..." The push button phone bore
slightly different requirements: "After speaking, transfer the telephone from the mount to the ear very promptly ...
When replying to a communication from another, do not speak too promptly ... Much trouble ensues from both parties
speaking at the same time.... No subscriber will be allowed to use the wire for more than three minutes at a time, or
more than twice in an hour, without first obtaining permission from the main office... Any person using profane or
otherwise improper language should be reported at this office immediately."
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FYI
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June 30th update: ProtectSeniors.Org has recently learned that the Senate Finance Committee has
reconsidered its decision to modify Section 420 of the IRS Code which would allow the transfer of money
from traditional defined benefit pension plans to fund 401(h) healthcare accounts to fund the health benefits
of active employees. Thank you to all who contacted their Senators regarding this issue: your action
truly made a difference! We will continue to monitor activities on Capitol Hill and inform you of issues of
importance to retirees because, as you have proven, our collective voices can have an impact.
Thank you, ProtectSeniors.Org
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The Beijing Games showed the world what the Olympic Games really are: a
gathering of young people who share the same goal and the same enthusiasm for
sport. As well as inviting the finest athletes in the world to compete against each
other, the Games provided a stage for China to present itself to the world during 16
days and 17 nights of sporting celebration.
Beijing 2008 Games of the XXIX Olympiad - CONGRATULATIONS TEAM USA!!!!!!
Total Medals Through All 302 Events
Rank
Country
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Total
1
United States
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38
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What was your favorite Summer Olympic sport?
Archery
Athletics
Badminton
Baseball
Basketball
Beach Volleyball
Boxing
Canoe/Kayak Flatwater
Canoe/Kayak Slalom
Cycling BMX
Cycling Mountain Bike
Cycling Road
Cycling Track
Diving
Equestrian
Fencing
Football
Gymnastics Artistic
Gymnastics Rhythmic
Trampoline
Handball
Hockey (Field)
Judo
Modern Pentathlon
Rowing
Sailing
Shooting
Softball
Swimming
Synchronized Swimming
Table Tennis
Taekwondo
Tennis
Triathlon
Volleyball
Water Polo
Weightlifting
Wrestling
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GO RED SOX!!
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October 2008
CLASSICS
How many people in photos 1 thru 9 can you name? See answers on Page 36.
PHOTO 1
Who are these
three happy guys?
PHOTO 2
PHOTO 3
PHOTO 5
PHOTO 4
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CLASSICS
PHOTO 7
PHOTO 6
PHOTO 8
PHOTO 9
We are looking for some “oldie but goodie” photos. If you have a stash of
old photos and would like to share them with your friends, please send the
photos to DAC, PO Box 2098, Danvers, MA. Don’t forget to tell us if you
want the photos back.
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October 2008
Where do our NE DAC Alumni members live?
Our organization has grown in size and enthusiasm. We now have members from
coast to coast and beyond. With the majority of our members living in
Massachusetts, we know
ted.
Our social events are geared to the Massachusetts area, and we hope that if you are
in the area you will plan to join us at our fun-filled events. Thank you for your
continued support of this great organization!
If your geography is a little shaky, a
dots represent, here is a breakdown.
MA 473 members
RI 10 members
NH 30 members
ME 14 members
VT 3 members
CT 1 member
NY 5 members
PA 1 member
NC 3 members
SC 2 members
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GA 1 member
FL 67 members (some of these are
snow-birds )
OH 1 member
WI 1 member
AZ 1 member
NV 1 member
CA 3 members
HI 1 member
NEWSLETTER
Across
1- Bundle; 5- House pet; 8- Fine; 12- Not fer; 13- In what place; 15- Forearm bone; 16- Brief; 17- Like
some seals; 18- Ella specialty; 19- Crushed with sorrow; 22- Photo-___; 23- Horse-like animal, term of
insult; 24- Speed ratio; 26- Become a pupa; 29- Orange root plant; 31- Electrically charged atom; 32Related to the kidneys; 34- Middle East rug; 36- Shed feathers; 38- "M*A*S*H*" name; 40- Twining
stem; 41- Beg; 43- Humorous; 45- Become firm; 46- Stringent; 48- Soul; 50- Nonsense; 51- Tomcat;
52- Peg used on the first in golf; 54- Built like a castle; 61- Belonging to us; 63- Gaze fixedly; 64Church center; 65- Family portrait?; 66- Climb; 67- Broad smile; 68- Pop; 69- Consumed; 70- Wight or
Man;
Down
1- German composer; 2- Malarial fever; 3- Old Italian money; 4- Snare; 5- Burn slightly; 6- Dynamic
beginning; 7- Journey; 8- Legal right; 9- Dependence on alcohol; 10- Sack starter; 11- Consumes; 13U.S. lexicographer; 14- Plant problem; 20- Nicholas II was the last Russian one; 21- Stool pigeon:
var.; 25- Child's bed; 26- Swimming holes; 27- Untutored; 28- Put into law; 29- Brace; 30- Fungal
infection; 31- Mischievous child; 33- Fuss; 35- Encountered; 37- Edible tuber; 39- Lock of hair; 42Round object, often used to store computer data; 44- Overlay with wood; 47- Abyss; 49- Congolese
river; 52- Small children; 53- Basic monetary unit of Greece; 55- Portico; 56- Tense; 57- Sea eagle;
58- Sailors; 59- Wicked; 60- Sandy tract; 62- Ocean;
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October 2008
CURRENTS
See more photos
of Tanglewood
Concert on our
web site
YPAlumni.org
See more photos of
DAC Annual
Cookout on our web
site YPAlumni.org
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See more photos of
Horizon Edge Cruise
on our web site
YPAlumni.org
NEWSLETTER
CURRENTS
See more photos of
Red Sox game on our
web site
YPAlumni.org
See more photos of
Bourne Scallop
Festival on our web
site YPAlumni.org
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October 2008
July – December 2008 Events
Tanglewood Concert
July 13
Horizon’s Edge Casino Cruise
July 16
Cookout—Ipswich Masonic Hall
August 5
Bourne Scallop Festival and Cape Cod Canal Cruise
Suffolk Downs Horse Racing
September 19
October 1
Holiday Greens Sale (orders) November 20 - Holiday Greens (delivery) December 4
Holiday Luncheon—Angelica’s December 9
To maintain membership ranks, we depend greatly on present members to recommend the
Directory Alumni Council to others. We ask your continued support to increase membership in the
DAC. Our Directory Alumni Council‘s motto is "Helping Members Keep in Touch". In talking to our
membership, most agree that getting our members involved and engaged with the DAC is a number
one priority. We need your help to accomplish this goal!
Directory Alumni Council
PO Box 2098 Danvers, MA 01923
Visit our Web site at YPAlumni.org
E-mail: YPAlumni@aol.com
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November — December 2008
Orders taken November 20,
Pick-up December 4
in Middleton lobby
Name___________________________________
Tel. No. ________________________________
Grand Total: _____________
Boxwood Tree $40
# ordered ___ ribbon__________
Mini Boxwood $25
# ordered ___ ribbon__________
Boxwood Kissing Ball $30 # ordered ___
ribbon_________________
Kissing Ball $25 # ordered ___
ribbon_______________
Xmas Drum $30
# ordered ____ribbon ________
Centerpiece 3 candles $30
ribbon_________________
Angelica’s
49 South Main Street
Middleton (Route 114)
Cost: $20.00 pp
Social from 12 to 1:00 - Luncheon follows
I/We would prefer
Baked stuffed chicken____
Baked fish _____
Sliced roast sirloin _____
If you need a ride, or more information contact:
Marie Nardone 781 646-0883
Claire Palmer 617 332-4913
Sandy Noe
978 356-0209
Kindly reply by November 1, 2008.
# ordered _____ ribbon_________
Mini Log Basket $20
Tuesday December 9, 2008
# ordered _____
Centerpiece 1 candle $25 # ordered ____
ribbon_________________
Log Basket $25
Holiday Luncheon
# ordered ___ ribbon________
Willow Wall Pocket 10” $25
ribbon_________________
# ordered _____
Holiday Luncheon
Tuesday December 9, 2008
Distressed Stone Pot $25 # ordered ____
ribbon_________________
Distressed Square Planter $30
ribbon_________________
Following the dinner, we will raffle off around 40
items donated by local businesses and individuals.
Don‘t forget to buy your chances at the luncheon
from Bobbie and her crew. And…don‘t forget our
Sports Auction! You could go home with a
wonderful prize!
# ordered _____
Galvanized Red Tin $25 # ordered _____
ribbon_________________
All ribbon colors come with gold backing - red,
burgundy, purple, dark blue, mauve, green, white,
and ivory. Make your check out to DAC and mail by
Nov. 10, 2008. Check web site for photos.
http:/www./ypalumni.org/holiday_greens.htm
Check our website for last minute changes.
Name___________________________________
Address_________________________________
City/Town _______________________________
State ______________Zip___________________
Tel. No. ________________________
E-Mail:____________________________
Cost: $20 pp
Make your check out to: DAC
Directory Alumni Council
PO Box 2098 Danvers, MA 01923
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October 2008
Charity Raffle
Charity Raffle
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Dear Fellow Alumni,
Our donation in the year 2007 to the
Foundation for Neurologic Diseases
brings our total contribution to $188,115.
This money donated over the past
seventeen years is used by the Foundation
in their Alzheimer‘s research. Wendy
Thaxter, Executive Director for the
Foundation, thanked the DAC for their
generous donation of $10,000, resulting
from fundraising efforts during 2007.
Wendy also thanked Marie Nardone for
the $1,000 gift they received in early
December. Marie‘s donation comes from
her bus trips to Foxwoods. The DAC‘s
generous annual support of the
Foundation for Neurologic Diseases since
1991has made a significant impact on
their efforts to understand and treat
Alzheimer‘s disease. The Foundation is
appreciative that their DAC friends are
behind them every step of the way,
making their work that much more
gratifying. ―Thank You!‖
All of your checks must be made
payable to the DAC. Any checks not
made out this way will have to be
returned to you for correction.
After the Holiday Luncheon the DAC will
write a check to the Foundation for
Neurological Diseases for the total
contribution for 2008.
Three Money Prizes will be drawn.
1st prize- $500, 2nd prize- $300, 3rd prize
- $200. Winning tickets will be drawn at
the December 9th Holiday Luncheon.
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We are looking to you to help make this
year‘s annual charity raffle drive a
successful fund-raising event. As in the
past, the proceeds of our annual charity
raffle will help the Foundation for
Neurologic Diseases continue to tackle new
challenges in their research.
On Page 35 are 12 tickets. 6 tickets cost
$5.00 or $1.00 for each ticket. Don‘t
forget to fill in the tickets and send your
return in the enclosed pre-addressed
envelope.
6 tickets cost $5.00 or $1.00 each ticket.
The winning tickets will be drawn on
December 9, 2008 at our Holiday
Luncheon.
Last year’s winners:
$200 - Larry Laugier NY-Upstate
$300 - Mary Lou and Harry Wiley NE
$500 - Janice Barry NY-Downstate
THANK YOU for your continued
support!
Winners need not be present to win.
ALL CHECKS MUST BE MADE
PAYABLE TO THE DIRECTORY
ALUMNI COUNCIL. Any checks not
made out this way will have to be
returned to you for correction.
NEWSLETTER
Charity Raffle Tickets
6 tickets cost $5.00 or $1.00 each ticket
1st prize $500, 2nd prize $300, 3rd prize $200.
Here are your Raffle Tickets. Fill in your name and Tel. # and mail them
along with your check made out to DAC to
Directory Alumni Council, PO Box 2098, Danvers, MA 01923
Name__________________
_______________________
Tel.#_________________
Name__________________
_______________________
Tel.#_________________
Name__________________
_______________________
Tel.#_________________
Name__________________
_______________________
Tel.#_________________
Name__________________
_______________________
Tel.#_________________
Name__________________
_______________________
Tel.#_________________
Name__________________
_______________________
Tel.#_________________
Name__________________
_______________________
Tel.#_________________
Name__________________
_______________________
Tel.#_________________
Name__________________
_______________________
Tel.#_________________
Name__________________
_______________________
Tel.#_________________
Name__________________
_______________________
Tel.#_________________
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October 2008
Photo Trivia Answer
Photo 1: Mat Stover, Don MacKenzie, Don Reed
Photo 6: Pauline Vass and Mary Fox
Photo 2: Bob Teal, John Carco
Photo 7: Jean Ayles, Marie Nardone, Nancy LaRock,
Rose McDonald
Photo 3: Peg McCormack, Chris Harvey or Marge
Amerau Pouliot, Mary Cote, Peg Hussey, Linda Photo 8: Maurice Malone, Dave Wibblesman, Bernie
Monroe, Ric Franks, (?), Richard Angell, Jean Willis Bloomfield, Joe Rahal
Photo 4: Bev White, Joan Custons, Dick McCulley, Photo 9: (?), Nelson Sarris, Tom Schofield, George
Lucille Shifino or Terri O‘Brien,
Rodenbush
Photo 5: Carolyn McCarron or Barbara Goodwin,
Grace Pope, Anne Houghton
Our Thanks to Sue Cox, Nancy Daley, Chris Harvey, Mary Lebet, Peg MacCormack, Dick McCulley,
Lillian Napoli, Marie Nardone, Joanne Pento, and Joanne Piselli, for helping ID the people in the photos.
How did we do?? If you know who the mystery folks are send it along to our email at YPAlumni@aol.com.
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The Garden Club
"The sweet calm sunshine of October, now
Warms the low spot; upon its grassy mold
The purple oak-leaf falls; the birchen bough
drops its bright spoil like arrow-heads of gold."
- William Cullen Bryant
Fall Gardening
Plant mums, asters and pansies to give your garden a burst of color
and beauty this fall. Pansies will bloom all fall into winter and then
bloom again with your bulbs early the next spring. Mums and asters
are perennials that come back year after year to flower in the fall.
We can all plant traditional chrysanthemums sometimes called
mums. But there are some alternatives you may want to consider,
like ornamental peppers. The show comes from brightly colored fruit
that cover the top of the plant. If you get tired of looking at them,
you can harvest the peppers and add them to a favorite recipe.
Some other treats for the eye and appetite are the ornamental
cabbages and kales. And if you live in the mild part of the country,
pansies will bloom all winter long. For the shade garden, you might
try the Japanese anemone. And for full sun, it's hard to beat New
England asters and ornamental grasses. All of these will be sure to
come back in your garden next year.
Now, don't forget that fall is one of the best times of the year to get
shrubs and trees in the ground, even though we traditionally do most
of our plant shopping in the early spring. You wouldn't want to miss
out on a beautiful foliage display like on a Japanese maple or the
beautiful fruit set on pyracantha.
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October 2008
Thank You!
to our advertisers.
DAC Members are reading
this newsletter. Do they know what YOU
are up to?
Place your ad today for the next newsletter.
We publish a newsletter in February, June and
October. Contact us for the advertising
deadline date of our next newsletter.
Since many of you have gone into your own business, this advertising opportunity will help
you reach your former colleagues and their friends.
Advertising your business is still one of the most efficient ways to let lots of people know
about your products and services.
An ad using your business card will cost $50.00 to appear in a single issue of the DAC
Newsletter. You must provide a copy of your business card sent either via US mail or
scanned in an email, along with your check.
If you've heard about the advertising offer from your friends and would like to publish
your business card in the next newsletter contact us at
DAC PO Box 2098, Danvers, MA 01923, or at our email address YPAlumni@aol.com
Check out our current advertisers:
Donna Carr on Page 23
Lucille Schifino on Page 24
Darryl Ruffen on Page 36
NTWCU on Page 18
DAC will not be held liable for mistakes or errors in advertising. It is the responsibility of the
advertiser to submit accurate and truthful information. DAC does not endorse the advertisers.
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NEWSLETTER
An Invitation to Join the Directory Alumni Council
If you know of others who worked in Directory, at any time, send us their name and address or give
them the form below to fill out. We welcome their membership in the Directory Alumni Council.
Directory Alumni Council
P.O. Box 2098 Danvers, MA 01923
―Helping Members Keep In Touch‖
Dear Alumni,
On behalf of the Directory Alumni Council, I would like to extend a warm welcome and congratulate you
as you conclude your career with Directory.
Our Directory Alumni Council was founded on November 23, 1987 by a wonderful group of people like
you, who thought it might be nice to stay in touch with some of their friends after they have left the
company.
Annual dues is $15.00. Membership brings you our informative newsletter, a copy of the Membership
Directory, flyers of upcoming events, and timely e-mail notification of information of interest to the
Alumni.
The Directory Alumni Council is a great way to stay in touch. Our organization is made up of former
Directory employees and has all the attributes of a close-knit family. We do care for each other and try
to be there for one another whenever there is a need. We do hope you will join us for the nominal $15
dues.
Again, on behalf of the Directory Alumni Council, Congratulations and Best Wishes for the years
ahead.
Sincerely,
Claire M. Palmer
Chairman
Send your annual dues of $15.00 to:
Directory Alumni Council
PO Box 2098, Danvers, MA 01923
Clip and return the address form below for listing in the Directory Alumni Council
Membership Directory.
ALUMNI ADDRESS FORM
Name
Address
City/Town
Telephone No.
E Mail Address
State
Zip
State
Zip
WINTER ADDRESS
Address
City/Town
Telephone No.
E Mail Address (if different)
. . . .
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