Choreographer Jeanne Bresciani, artis-
tic director of the Isadora Duncan International Institute, was delighted that Skidmore dance professor Mary DiSanto Rose was able to join the IDII on its French tour, Allure of France, last March. Jeanne’s group also performed with Mary and the Skidmore Duncan Dancers at Kaatsbury International Dance Center in Tivoli, N.Y. We extend condolences to the family of Alison Docos Smith, who died in August. She is remembered as an accomplished interior designer. Toby Pollack Meshberg’s son recently became one of my new, hip, young Brooklyn neighbors. This is wonderful for me since I will have many opportunities to see Toby and her lovely granddaughter. Toby has three sons, two lovely daugh- ters-in-law, and one “unbelievable” 4- year-old granddaughter. Her unmarried son is trying to relaunch a struggling company, one of the married sons is an architect, and the other is a developer. Toby enjoys working as a substitute school nurse in Fairfield, Conn. She also volunteers at a rural clinic in Nicaragua alongside senior medical students from Tufts. The clinic is run by “our very own, brilliant and indefatigable” physician Susan Hadley. Toby’s husband, Emil, is retired and keeps busy helping her stay focused. BARBARA DEVINE BODE 235 KANE STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11231
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Timi Carter’s son, Tyler, was final- ly able to bring home the woman he fell in love with and married while serving in the U.S. Navy in Japan. With a visa, Kaoruko, got to meet her in-laws and she and Tyler have begun their married life in Boston, Mass. Timi has become a grandmother again, recently welcoming grandson Micah. Her oldest son will be married in July. She says, “Life is good.” Jennifer Smith Linck has become a grandmother for the fifth time. Her son, a pediatrician at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, recently welcomed daughter Katie Jean. She joins sisters Erin, 9, and Anna, 5, and brother Ryan, 3. Jennifer’s daughter has a little girl, Avery Jane, who is 2. Jennifer’s husband, Dana, is doing disaster relief work for FEMA in Arkansas. Joan Halpert moved to a new residence
in West Roxbury, MA. Betsy Blades Skinner updated us on son Matt’s campaign to obtain a visa for Janis Shinwari, the Afghani interpreter who
saved the US Army captain’s life during a firefight with the Taliban in 2008. Janis, his wife, and their two young children were welcomed to the US in September by Matt, national news reporters, and US congressmen. Janis and Matt testified before Congress about the need to secure life-saving visas for other Afghani inter- preters who had worked for the US gov- ernment. During a weekend visit with Matt, his wife, and daughter Sloane in Washington, D.C., Betsy was delighted to finally give Janis “that big hug and thank- you for saving my son’s life.” Anne Blodget Holberton and husband
Phil recently acquired a jet-black 2-year- old Lab named JB, who had been training to be a service dog. He knows over 20 commands and is a dock diver, making the couple’s lakeside home the perfect place for him! Reading teacher Beverly Lanoue was certified in early and middle childhood literacy by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in November. She teaches for the Midlakes School District in Clifton Springs, NY. Beverly joined Jane Evans Tofel and Richelle Gimblett Weisbrod at our 40th reunion in Saratoga last spring. Beverly notes, “You are never too old to learn or do something new!” Doug Gray entered his 7-month-old, 90-pound puppy, Ferdinand, in the Eastern Dog Club contest in Springfield, Mass., last year. Ferdinand was a winner in his age category! Zoe Vose Morsette’s younger brother
and his wife drove from Cape Cod to NYC over the holidays. Zoe was able to spend a night with them at her niece’s loft, where they enjoyed a dinner that included Zoe’s lasagna. The family braved the hordes to see what Zoe had created for Macy’s windows and to visit Rockefeller Center. Cathy Offinger’s 2-year-old golden retriever, Berkley, is registered as a therapy dog through the Companion Animal Program on Cape Cod. Cathy and Berkley visit a nursing home twice a month and the local community college during exam periods. They have participated in a “Tales to Tails” program at a local children’s library to encourage young readers. Cathy says, “It is such a rewarding opportunity for me to share my special dog with peo- ple, and Berkley just thinks it is fun!” Kathie Chwals Milligan informs me that her son, Matthew, is engaged to be married and recently moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, to become assistant vice president of engine leasing at General
Electric Capital Aviation Services. Kathie says it’s both good and sad news for her and husband Mark, since Matthew is the last of their children to move away from their area. Their oldest, Sarah, lives in Los Angeles, and the youngest, Katrina, who is also engaged, resides in London. Kathie notes, “Oh well, I have to put on my trav- eling shoes.”
Rumor has it that Terry McKee von der Heydt retired in November. What are you doing with your time now, Terry? I took a fantastic trip to South Africa, walking in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela just two weeks before his death in December. I stood in his jail cell on Robben Island, spoke with a gentleman who had been in the same cellblock, and walked his house in Soweto, across from Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s home. I also visited the site where Mandela was sworn in as president and drove by the house in which he later died. I also enjoyed two amazing safaris, took in the Cape of Good Hope, and made it to the top of Cape Town’s Table Mountain. A week after I returned home, I had to move out of the law office I have occupied for 30 years because its beautiful, historic building was closing. I am unpacking and getting organized and looking forward to a neater work space. JOANNE RUBIN 6743 MONARCH DRIVE SYLVANIA, OH 43560-3177
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whom they visit as much as they can. Both retired, the couple is enjoying more time to travel. Martha “stays out of trou- ble” by mentoring a fourth-grade girl at a progressive charter school in New Bedford. Laura Lasker recently celebrated the
first birthday of grandson Ty Christopher and the engagement of daughter Rebecca Rose. Laura teaches art in Woodbury, Conn., and runs her dog portrait business,
bowwowportraits.com. In her spare time, she enjoys taking dance lessons with boyfriend Tom. Laura, hopes to see fellow Ross House alumni at our 40th. REGINA N. CARBON 706 BOUNTY DRIVE, #603 FOSTER CITY, CA 94404-2609
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