Teddy Roosevelt, Love and Horror, Churches’ FutureAmong Classes in Saco, Springvale, Alfred, N. Berwick

Lecture Series Continues Feb. 20 With Talks on Middle East;Snow Dampens January Opener But Not Interest in Press, Politics

Please see ‘Curriculum,’ page 3

Senior MoMentS Vol. XI No. 1 A Publication of York County Senior College Saco/Sanford/North Berwick Winter 2013

Y C S CYork CountY Senior College

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‘Learning as it should be: Life-long’

Portland Head Lightphoto by Kathy Porter

Please see ‘Lectures,’ page 4 M.D. Harmon, Greg Kesich square off

May 22 Field Trip:Kennedy Library, Quincy Market

A tour to the Kennedy Library and Museum in Boston topped off with a free-lance visit

to Faneuil Hall will constitute the spring field trip. And a stop at Polcaris Restaurant is in pre-liminary plans. Tentative arrangements have already been made by Dick Lamb, chairman of the trip’s plan-ning committee. Specifics will be published and reservations taken later in the spring. But save the date: Wednesday, May 22. Expect to pay a $10 admission fee at the site. If the 55-passenger bus is filled, that cost should be $25. But wait for definite details before writ-ing out your check. The library features multi-media exhibits, three theaters and period settings, each re-creat-ing the world of the 35th president and his fam-ily. The building, located on Boston’s waterfront, is one of 12 presidential libraries under the aegis of the National Archives and Records adminis-tration. Presidents from Herbert Hoover through George W. Bush have been so honored.

Diminished slightly by a January snow-fall, a nevertheless sizeable audience

was on hand for the season’s first program in the Gary Sullivan Memorial Lecture Se-ries. The program likewise was diminished by one speaker, Kate Braestrup, who was snowed in miles away on the mid-coast. The morning segment featured M.D. Harmon and Greg Kesich, whose commen-

tary appears regularly in the Portland Press Her-ald. Though polar political opposites, the two pre-sented good-natured analyses of the November elections, national and state, and observations on the future of the print medium. Both tended to agree that print does have a place in the news business, but they disagreed on, among other things, the importance of can-didates’ seeking the middle road.

Classes will begin the week of March 25 signalling the start of the eight-week

spring semester. The 20 classes will be spread among Saco, Alfred, Springvale and North Berwick, putting them all within convenient distance from all points of York County. Several newly minted courses will comple-ment the time-tested staples. Among the new entries in Saco will be Shakers and the American Experience, taught by Lloyd Hunt; The Money Class, by Richard Butler; Love and Horror in the American Short Story, with Cynthia Renner; The Amazing Life of Theodore Roosevelt, presented by Carol Doyle and Tom Bancroft. Brother Albert Heinrich will introduce in Springvale another science-based class, A Brief History of the Calendar and Time Keeping; and the Rev. Donald Smith will pose the question in his new class, Whither the Church?

Wine and Roses

The study of wine will step up a notch in Alfred with Fred Rice’s Advanced Wine Ap-preciation. Demystifying Death and Dying, pre-sented to an appreciative live audience in Saco by Heather Thompson, will shift venue, meeting for the first time in North Berwick. Also on the North Berwick schedule will be American Identity, which has been of-fered for several years in Saco and Springvale by Dr. Cynthia Mowles and Ted Hargrove. Another familiar title but with differ-ent content will return to both Saco and Springvale, Broadway Comes to Saco (and Springvale), taught by Lorraine Masure.

In a nod to the emergence of spring, two Saco classes will take to the road: York County Art Tour, led by Dr. Mowles; and Walking Tour of Saco, by Sally Huot. Pat Woods will meet again in Saco with her popular Let’s Do Watercolors; and Mike Berkowitz again will offer Psychology Looks at the Movies. Great Artists of the Italian Renaissance will continue Bob Dunn’s artistic series. Pending in Saco are A History of Bidde-ford and Shakespeare.

Lamb for Breakfast

Two regulars will meet again in Springvale–Bring a Book to Breakfast, led by Anne Lamb and Gloria Day. Discussion will focus on Or-well’s “1984,” “Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men,” “The Yellow Birds,” by Kevin Powers, and Rob-ert Massie’s “Catherine the Great.” This group will meet at the Springvale Library. Up again in the Anderson Center will be

Open Art, led by Dr. David Moberg; and Great Decisions and Current Events, presented by Charlie Kokernak and Dick Lamb. They will also bring on occasional guest speakers. All classes are to meet for eight weeks unless otherwise noted in the course descriptions to be published in February. Classes are available only to members of Senior College. Memberships run from July 1 through June 30 each year, so be sure to join up and share in this very satisfying educational ad-venture. (Just $25 for membership, and the an-nual luncheon is included.)

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While York County Senior College thrives in its comfortable cocoon, a peek at some of our sister institutions can be enlightening. Some Se-nior Colleges in the state do go further in pay-ing their own way than does York County, and at least one has pulled out of the UMaine System to fend for itself–certainly a risky business. No one has suggested any such action by York County, nor has there been a loud call for increased services on one hand nor payment on the other. But there has been a lack of under-standing of the Senior College’s and the Univer-sity College’s relationship. While assuring us of her continuing support, Suzan wants us to under-stand that uncertainties exist. Suzan doesn’t say this, but it should be appar-ent: YCSC should count its blessings. And she is one of them. Like many administrators Suzan finds satisfac-tion in the classroom, still serving as an adjunct professor teaching the design and assessment of curriculum to graduate students at St. Joseph’s College.

She is a product of UMaine at Orono, gradu-ating in 1973 with a degree in journalism. She went on to take an M.Ed. there and later a certifi-cate of advanced study in educational leadership in curriculum–that after earning certification as a librarian. Her career has included ten-year stints as li-brarian and media specialist at Portland High, ten in Falmouth High and seven years as manager of public affairs programming at Time Warner. Also among her varied skills: doing voice-overs for videos, radio specials and commercials. Her global travels, which she calls her num-ber one passion, have brought her to such exotic places as Machu Picchu in Peru, Russia, Iceland and South Africa. To realize her ultimate dream–which would seem to be a good bet–she will one day swim with the whale sharks in Cancun. Seasoned college administrators might con-sider daily academic life to be a swim among sharks, but Suzan claims whale-sharks to be harmless and friendly. Now that’s a congenial en-vironment that Senior College has prepared her for.

Nelson Enjoys Teaching, Exotic Travelscont. from page 1

“The middle of the road,” Harmon said, “is where you find dead animals.” The series will continue Feb. 20 with morning and afternoon presentations, “Vis-iting Morocco, 2012” by Lisa Huestis and Drew McCormick; and in the afternoon, “Reflections on the Arab Spring, Religion and their impact on the U.S.,” by Dr. Anouar Majiid. Last in the series will be sessions, “Hack-matack Playhouse: Its History and Technical Side,” by its owner, Michael Guptill; and “The Joshua Chamberlain You Didn’t Know,” by Dr. Tom Desjardin. Reservations may be made by calling 1-207-282-4030. A reminder though: Space is limited, and it’s first-come, first-served. Each two-part program includes a noon lunch, all taking place on the Alfred campus of The Brothers of Christian Instruction.

Lectures to ContiueFebruary, Marchcont. from page 1

Kennedy LibraryMay 22 Field Trip

Senior MoMentSWinter 2013 Page 3

YCSC Seniors Invited:Saco Sampler Exhibit

Classes Foremost but Membership Has Other Benefits: Luncheon, TripsMembership in Senior College is open to all citizens of York County age 50 or older. Membership affords the privilege of enroll-ing in a variety of intellectually stimulating courses; receiving the semi-annual newslet-ter, announcements of the spring and fall

curricula, notice of The Gary Sullivan Memo-rial Winter Lecture Series, field trips and so-cial events; and attending the annual luncheon meeting. The annual fee of $25 includes the luncheon.

Name(s)____________________________________________________

Address_____________________________________________________

City, State, Zip_______________________________________________

E-Mail Address:______________________________________________(please)Telephone:__________________________________________________

No. ______@$25____Annual Memberships (7/1/12 to 6/30/13)

Membership Application 2012-13

Members of Senior College have been invited by the Dyer Library in Saco to

view the current exhibit of samplers from the Federal period. The program arranged just for Senior College, will be at 1 p.m., Feb. 27 and is free of charge. The exhibit, accord-ing to curator Leslie Rounds, explores the evolution–in addition to the craft itself–of women’s creativity beyond historic societal norms. The program, limited to 75 persons, is ex-pected to last two hours. For 21st century collectors, samplers of the 18th and early 19th centuries are not only desirable ornaments but records of the exis-tence of young women whose vital statistics often were not even recorded. The samplers likewise offer the only proof of the existence of private schools where the craft was taught and operated by pioneering business women. The history of samplers goes back to the 1500’s, early pieces preserving records of how designs were made. They were to be-come, through their intracacy, indicative of a young woman’s success as a wife, mother and mistress of her home.

As with most successful enterpris-es, the success derives from the

work of a team. Helping Suzan to ad-minister the University College–and in large measure to keep Senior College functioning–are the two Kims: Kim Loranger and Kim Doody and Wendy Cole Goodwin. Officially–KimL.isadministrativesupport supervisor; Kim D. is admin-istrative specialist; and Wendy, coun-selor/coordinator of student services. But when Senior College publica-tions are due, they’re all printers, fold-ers, labellers and postal clerks–work-ing in raucous harmony over a slice or two of pizza.

Dr. Suzan Nelson, a native of Bangor and a resident of Westbrook, has been

around–a world traveler, a school librarian, a public affairs programmer for Time-Warner Cable, an English teacher. But since just last April she has been direc-tor of the University College at Saco–and de-facto advisor to York County Senior College. Throughout her extensive educational career involving youngsters–even the “after school” recalcitrants–Suzan has always been a believer in and advocate of life-long learning. “I love the Senior College concept,” she says. And she apparently has the DNA to prove it: The coat of arms of the McLellan clan, of which she is a member, bears the motto, “Think On.” Her relationship with Senior College has been a happy one, but it is fraught with re-alities which we in the college often take for granted. Consider: space for classes and meetings; a home for telephone and internet service; clerical assistance in ordering books and making copies for the classroom teach-ers, and printing, folding, labeling and mailing of Senior College publications–including this newsletter you’re reading right now. For all of the facilities and services, Senior College pays nothing. And, it should be not-ed, always rendered with a smile. Suzan–Ph.D.

and all–pitches in to help, however menial the task. It’s a poorly kept secret that the University of Maine System, an amorphous umbrella under which Senior College enjoys protection from the elements, is in belt-tightening mode. And when faced with demands for percentage cuts, Suzan’s job, for one, becomes complicated. While the University College pays rent on the Saco Point site, pays for heat, light, phone, salaries, etc., it receives no income stream from Senior College. That’s a reality the Senior Col-lege should be cognizant of in these uncertain times. What is certain, however, is that she has unrelenting priorities dictated by the fundamen-tal mission of the University.

Hopes for Status Quo Suzan is quick to assure the world that she cherishes the goals of Senior College and thor-oughly enjoys her interaction with all of its peo-ple. And she hopes to retain the status quo–but as in life, love, politics and education, there are no guarantees. Still pretty much in limbo is the fate of Building #7, where The University College had hoped to establish new quarters. Of course, money is short and the plans put on hold. As an unrepentent optimist, Suzan takes heart, however, that “talking about” the project has resumed–but, again, no guarantees. Senior College would be accorded some consideration in the building’s very simple and functional de-sign; but based on the priorities dictated by the University’s primary responsibilities, such ac-commodation would be necessarily minimal. Reality strikes again.

Saco College Head Sold on Senior CollegeBut Candid in Her View on Uncertainties

Please see ‘Nelson,’ page 4

Page 2 Senior MoMentS Winter 2013

Views from the Top by Fleurette Bannon and Carol Doyle

Council Mourns Loss of Two Stout Volunteers

‘Senior Moments’ is a publication of York County Senior College, affiliated with the University of Maine System, and operating out of the University College of Saco. It is published semiannually and mailed free to members of Senior College. It is also made available at libraries and senior centers, and to other interested persons upon request. Call our Auto Line: 282-4030. All YCSC publications and details of Senior College activities are available at the YCSC website–www.yorkcountyseniorcollege.org Contributors to this edition: Margaret A’hearn, Fleurette Bannon, Fred Boyle, Elmer Brown, Gloria Day, Carol Doyle, Anne Lamb, Cynthia Mowles Design by Tracy Hargrove Editor—Ted Hargrove

Senior MoMentS

In lieu of our customary column dealing with organizational matters, we devote this space

to say a few words about two unassuuming council members who served us well and with-out fanfare.

Ed ScottA long-time member of YCSC and an active

Council member, Ed had the Herculean job of co-chairing the Curriculum Committee as well as teaching courses. His favorite course to teach, and many members’ favorite course to take, was a cooking class he team-taught with his good friend, YCSC member, Anne Dobson. Anne said the cooking course was an extension of all the fun they had cooking for friends during the many years they worked together at the State of Maine Bureau of Rehabilitation. Ed had many interests and talents. He par-ticipated in YCSC’s Odyssey of the Mind, a win-ning team of members who displayed their in-genuity competing with college teams (not only Senior Colleges) from around the world. Besides being a valuable volunteer for Senior College, Ed was a charter member of Seniors Acting Up at the City Theater in Biddeford. He was an avid traveler and spent his winters in Mexico. His love of art and antique collecting was evident in his beautiful, old home that he shared with the friendly ghost of Mrs. Merrill, a long deceased former owner. The Curriculum team always looked forward to meetings hosted by Ed with delicious snacks, tours of his home and laughter at his funny stories. A native of Illinois, Ed earned a A.B. from Antioch College, an M.S. in chemistry at Johns Hopkins University and a M.Ed. at the Univer-sity of New Hampshire. Before his move to Maine and his long career in rehabilitation, he taught in Baltimore, MD. He passed away unex-pectedly while visiting family in Oklahoma, Nov. 23, 2012.

Keith Bowles Keith Bowles, who died Sept. 29, 2012 at age 84, loved attending Senior College: he enjoyed taking classes–which he did for a number of years–he enjoyed the sociability of the Friday lunches, and he was happy to offer his input into the deliberations of the Council. His wife, Cynthia, was his regular Friday companion, herself partaking of classes and the indigenous friendships. Born and raised in Vermont, Keith crossed the state line to attend The University of New Hampshire, where he earned his A.B. He also served eight and a half years in the Air Force and was a Korean veteran. He retired from the Federal Deposit Insur-ance Co., where he served as a bank examiner. Although he became a bank examine, as a young boy he wanted to be a train engineer. He loved trains. As he spent many carefree days along the tracks, engineers came to know him on sight and he was often invited into the cab to ride. He was sometimes allowed to operate to locomotive! Keith was very involved in the affairs of his community of Berwick, ME, especially after his retirement. He served on several boards and committees. Along with Phil McCarthy, the then Kittery Town manager, he was instrumental in the creation of the York County Municipal As-sociation; and along with Cynthia started the Berwick Heritage Association. Also among his activities was participation in two Masonic lodg-es and the Kora Shrine Center. Keith’s friendly manner, his wise counsel and sense of humor will be missed by Senior College classmates and his colleagues on the Council.

Boucher, Renner Up ForNomination to Council

Ed Boucher and Cynthia Renner, both of whom have taken and offered courses

in Saco will be put up for nomination to the Council at its annual meeting. The term is for the 2013–14 college year. Others to be presented in nomination are: Fleurette Bannon and Carol Doyle, co-chairmen; Charlie Kokernak, vice-chairman; Gloria Day, secretary; Dick Lamb, treasurer. Also, board members Margaret A’Hearn; Fred Boyle, Elmer Brown, Selma Carlson, Dr. Tom Collins, Ted Hargrove, Dr. Cynthia Mowles, Dr. Muriel Poulin and Dr. Al Shin-kel. The nominating committee is composed of Margaret A’Hearn, Fleurette Bannon, Charlie Kokernak and Dr. Cynthia Mowles. All terms ar for the 2013-14 year.

Carol Doyle and FleuretteBannon, Council co-chairmen

by Anne Lamb Wow! How time flies when you’re having a good time. Desserts were varied, wonderful, delectable delights. Dessert first because one never knows what will happen before the entree! Our cooks are gourmet material. Such mouth watering casseroles were gone in a flash. No left-overs! Salads, Caesar, greens, mixed veggies, bean, and gelatin. Yummy!!!! Thanks for a wonderful Fall Semester. Spe-cial thanks to Selma and Charlotte for all the help. Winter well–See you in the spring.

Lamb StewReflections on Lottie’s Kitchen

While our council operates almost invis-ibly, two members recently made the

headlines: Dr. Muriel Poulin (a founder of Senior College), who was accorded the status of “living legend” by her nurses’ association; and Fred Boyle, who published a geneologi-cal history, “Early Families fo Waterborough, Maine.” Fred has also done similar books on Sanford-Springvale, Shapleigh and Acton and Alfred. Committees: Named to the Finance Committee were Dick Lamb, Gloria Day, Carol Doyle and Charlie Kokernak. This committee coordinates with the University system–we deal with the office in Augusta–to ascertain the accuracy of all financial mat-ters. The Communications Committee seeks one more volunteer. This group, headed by Charlie Kokernak, monitors all calls to our dedicated phone line. Things typically get busy as we approach the start of classes and as each of our lectures is imminent. Annual Meeting: Selma Carlson again will coordinate our annual business meeting, election and luncheon. Remember–the cost of the luncheon is included in the Senior Col-leg’s $25 membership fee. Administrative Note: Whenever mak-ing a payment using a credit card, you must include the 3-digit code (CVC-card verifica-tion code, also called CSC-card security code) appearing on the back of your card.

Random Notes

Dr. Suzan Nelson

Senior MoMentSWinter 2013 Page 3

YCSC Seniors Invited:Saco Sampler Exhibit

Classes Foremost but Membership Has Other Benefits: Luncheon, TripsMembership in Senior College is open to all citizens of York County age 50 or older. Membership affords the privilege of enroll-ing in a variety of intellectually stimulating courses; receiving the semi-annual newslet-ter, announcements of the spring and fall

curricula, notice of The Gary Sullivan Memo-rial Winter Lecture Series, field trips and so-cial events; and attending the annual luncheon meeting. The annual fee of $25 includes the luncheon.

Name(s)____________________________________________________

Address_____________________________________________________

City, State, Zip_______________________________________________

E-Mail Address:______________________________________________(please)Telephone:__________________________________________________

No. ______@$25____Annual Memberships (7/1/12 to 6/30/13)

Membership Application 2012-13

Members of Senior College have been invited by the Dyer Library in Saco to

view the current exhibit of samplers from the Federal period. The program arranged just for Senior College, will be at 1 p.m., Feb. 27 and is free of charge. The exhibit, accord-ing to curator Leslie Rounds, explores the evolution–in addition to the craft itself–of women’s creativity beyond historic societal norms. The program, limited to 75 persons, is ex-pected to last two hours. For 21st century collectors, samplers of the 18th and early 19th centuries are not only desirable ornaments but records of the exis-tence of young women whose vital statistics often were not even recorded. The samplers likewise offer the only proof of the existence of private schools where the craft was taught and operated by pioneering business women. The history of samplers goes back to the 1500’s, early pieces preserving records of how designs were made. They were to be-come, through their intracacy, indicative of a young woman’s success as a wife, mother and mistress of her home.

As with most successful enterpris-es, the success derives from the

work of a team. Helping Suzan to ad-minister the University College–and in large measure to keep Senior College functioning–are the two Kims: Kim Loranger and Kim Doody and Wendy Cole Goodwin. Officially–KimL.isadministrativesupport supervisor; Kim D. is admin-istrative specialist; and Wendy, coun-selor/coordinator of student services. But when Senior College publica-tions are due, they’re all printers, fold-ers, labellers and postal clerks–work-ing in raucous harmony over a slice or two of pizza.

Dr. Suzan Nelson, a native of Bangor and a resident of Westbrook, has been

around–a world traveler, a school librarian, a public affairs programmer for Time-Warner Cable, an English teacher. But since just last April she has been direc-tor of the University College at Saco–and de-facto advisor to York County Senior College. Throughout her extensive educational career involving youngsters–even the “after school” recalcitrants–Suzan has always been a believer in and advocate of life-long learning. “I love the Senior College concept,” she says. And she apparently has the DNA to prove it: The coat of arms of the McLellan clan, of which she is a member, bears the motto, “Think On.” Her relationship with Senior College has been a happy one, but it is fraught with re-alities which we in the college often take for granted. Consider: space for classes and meetings; a home for telephone and internet service; clerical assistance in ordering books and making copies for the classroom teach-ers, and printing, folding, labeling and mailing of Senior College publications–including this newsletter you’re reading right now. For all of the facilities and services, Senior College pays nothing. And, it should be not-ed, always rendered with a smile. Suzan–Ph.D.

and all–pitches in to help, however menial the task. It’s a poorly kept secret that the University of Maine System, an amorphous umbrella under which Senior College enjoys protection from the elements, is in belt-tightening mode. And when faced with demands for percentage cuts, Suzan’s job, for one, becomes complicated. While the University College pays rent on the Saco Point site, pays for heat, light, phone, salaries, etc., it receives no income stream from Senior College. That’s a reality the Senior Col-lege should be cognizant of in these uncertain times. What is certain, however, is that she has unrelenting priorities dictated by the fundamen-tal mission of the University.

Hopes for Status Quo Suzan is quick to assure the world that she cherishes the goals of Senior College and thor-oughly enjoys her interaction with all of its peo-ple. And she hopes to retain the status quo–but as in life, love, politics and education, there are no guarantees. Still pretty much in limbo is the fate of Building #7, where The University College had hoped to establish new quarters. Of course, money is short and the plans put on hold. As an unrepentent optimist, Suzan takes heart, however, that “talking about” the project has resumed–but, again, no guarantees. Senior College would be accorded some consideration in the building’s very simple and functional de-sign; but based on the priorities dictated by the University’s primary responsibilities, such ac-commodation would be necessarily minimal. Reality strikes again.

Saco College Head Sold on Senior CollegeBut Candid in Her View on Uncertainties

Please see ‘Nelson,’ page 4

Page 2 Senior MoMentS Winter 2013

Views from the Top by Fleurette Bannon and Carol Doyle

Council Mourns Loss of Two Stout Volunteers

‘Senior Moments’ is a publication of York County Senior College, affiliated with the University of Maine System, and operating out of the University College of Saco. It is published semiannually and mailed free to members of Senior College. It is also made available at libraries and senior centers, and to other interested persons upon request. Call our Auto Line: 282-4030. All YCSC publications and details of Senior College activities are available at the YCSC website–www.yorkcountyseniorcollege.org Contributors to this edition: Margaret A’hearn, Fleurette Bannon, Fred Boyle, Elmer Brown, Gloria Day, Carol Doyle, Anne Lamb, Cynthia Mowles Design by Tracy Hargrove Editor—Ted Hargrove

Senior MoMentS

In lieu of our customary column dealing with organizational matters, we devote this space

to say a few words about two unassuuming council members who served us well and with-out fanfare.

Ed ScottA long-time member of YCSC and an active

Council member, Ed had the Herculean job of co-chairing the Curriculum Committee as well as teaching courses. His favorite course to teach, and many members’ favorite course to take, was a cooking class he team-taught with his good friend, YCSC member, Anne Dobson. Anne said the cooking course was an extension of all the fun they had cooking for friends during the many years they worked together at the State of Maine Bureau of Rehabilitation. Ed had many interests and talents. He par-ticipated in YCSC’s Odyssey of the Mind, a win-ning team of members who displayed their in-genuity competing with college teams (not only Senior Colleges) from around the world. Besides being a valuable volunteer for Senior College, Ed was a charter member of Seniors Acting Up at the City Theater in Biddeford. He was an avid traveler and spent his winters in Mexico. His love of art and antique collecting was evident in his beautiful, old home that he shared with the friendly ghost of Mrs. Merrill, a long deceased former owner. The Curriculum team always looked forward to meetings hosted by Ed with delicious snacks, tours of his home and laughter at his funny stories. A native of Illinois, Ed earned a A.B. from Antioch College, an M.S. in chemistry at Johns Hopkins University and a M.Ed. at the Univer-sity of New Hampshire. Before his move to Maine and his long career in rehabilitation, he taught in Baltimore, MD. He passed away unex-pectedly while visiting family in Oklahoma, Nov. 23, 2012.

Keith Bowles Keith Bowles, who died Sept. 29, 2012 at age 84, loved attending Senior College: he enjoyed taking classes–which he did for a number of years–he enjoyed the sociability of the Friday lunches, and he was happy to offer his input into the deliberations of the Council. His wife, Cynthia, was his regular Friday companion, herself partaking of classes and the indigenous friendships. Born and raised in Vermont, Keith crossed the state line to attend The University of New Hampshire, where he earned his A.B. He also served eight and a half years in the Air Force and was a Korean veteran. He retired from the Federal Deposit Insur-ance Co., where he served as a bank examiner. Although he became a bank examine, as a young boy he wanted to be a train engineer. He loved trains. As he spent many carefree days along the tracks, engineers came to know him on sight and he was often invited into the cab to ride. He was sometimes allowed to operate to locomotive! Keith was very involved in the affairs of his community of Berwick, ME, especially after his retirement. He served on several boards and committees. Along with Phil McCarthy, the then Kittery Town manager, he was instrumental in the creation of the York County Municipal As-sociation; and along with Cynthia started the Berwick Heritage Association. Also among his activities was participation in two Masonic lodg-es and the Kora Shrine Center. Keith’s friendly manner, his wise counsel and sense of humor will be missed by Senior College classmates and his colleagues on the Council.

Boucher, Renner Up ForNomination to Council

Ed Boucher and Cynthia Renner, both of whom have taken and offered courses

in Saco will be put up for nomination to the Council at its annual meeting. The term is for the 2013–14 college year. Others to be presented in nomination are: Fleurette Bannon and Carol Doyle, co-chairmen; Charlie Kokernak, vice-chairman; Gloria Day, secretary; Dick Lamb, treasurer. Also, board members Margaret A’Hearn; Fred Boyle, Elmer Brown, Selma Carlson, Dr. Tom Collins, Ted Hargrove, Dr. Cynthia Mowles, Dr. Muriel Poulin and Dr. Al Shin-kel. The nominating committee is composed of Margaret A’Hearn, Fleurette Bannon, Charlie Kokernak and Dr. Cynthia Mowles. All terms ar for the 2013-14 year.

Carol Doyle and FleuretteBannon, Council co-chairmen

by Anne Lamb Wow! How time flies when you’re having a good time. Desserts were varied, wonderful, delectable delights. Dessert first because one never knows what will happen before the entree! Our cooks are gourmet material. Such mouth watering casseroles were gone in a flash. No left-overs! Salads, Caesar, greens, mixed veggies, bean, and gelatin. Yummy!!!! Thanks for a wonderful Fall Semester. Spe-cial thanks to Selma and Charlotte for all the help. Winter well–See you in the spring.

Lamb StewReflections on Lottie’s Kitchen

While our council operates almost invis-ibly, two members recently made the

headlines: Dr. Muriel Poulin (a founder of Senior College), who was accorded the status of “living legend” by her nurses’ association; and Fred Boyle, who published a geneologi-cal history, “Early Families fo Waterborough, Maine.” Fred has also done similar books on Sanford-Springvale, Shapleigh and Acton and Alfred. Committees: Named to the Finance Committee were Dick Lamb, Gloria Day, Carol Doyle and Charlie Kokernak. This committee coordinates with the University system–we deal with the office in Augusta–to ascertain the accuracy of all financial mat-ters. The Communications Committee seeks one more volunteer. This group, headed by Charlie Kokernak, monitors all calls to our dedicated phone line. Things typically get busy as we approach the start of classes and as each of our lectures is imminent. Annual Meeting: Selma Carlson again will coordinate our annual business meeting, election and luncheon. Remember–the cost of the luncheon is included in the Senior Col-leg’s $25 membership fee. Administrative Note: Whenever mak-ing a payment using a credit card, you must include the 3-digit code (CVC-card verifica-tion code, also called CSC-card security code) appearing on the back of your card.

Random Notes

Dr. Suzan Nelson

Teddy Roosevelt, Love and Horror, Churches’ FutureAmong Classes in Saco, Springvale, Alfred, N. Berwick

Lecture Series Continues Feb. 20 With Talks on Middle East;Snow Dampens January Opener But Not Interest in Press, Politics

Please see ‘Curriculum,’ page 3

Senior MoMentS Vol. XI No. 1 A Publication of York County Senior College Saco/Sanford/North Berwick Winter 2013

Y C S CYork CountY Senior College

uMaine SYSteMSaCo–Sanfordnorth BerwiCk

‘Learning as it should be: Life-long’

Portland Head Lightphoto by Kathy Porter

Please see ‘Lectures,’ page 4 M.D. Harmon, Greg Kesich square off

May 22 Field Trip:Kennedy Library, Quincy Market

A tour to the Kennedy Library and Museum in Boston topped off with a free-lance visit

to Faneuil Hall will constitute the spring field trip. And a stop at Polcaris Restaurant is in pre-liminary plans. Tentative arrangements have already been made by Dick Lamb, chairman of the trip’s plan-ning committee. Specifics will be published and reservations taken later in the spring. But save the date: Wednesday, May 22. Expect to pay a $10 admission fee at the site. If the 55-passenger bus is filled, that cost should be $25. But wait for definite details before writ-ing out your check. The library features multi-media exhibits, three theaters and period settings, each re-creat-ing the world of the 35th president and his fam-ily. The building, located on Boston’s waterfront, is one of 12 presidential libraries under the aegis of the National Archives and Records adminis-tration. Presidents from Herbert Hoover through George W. Bush have been so honored.

Diminished slightly by a January snow-fall, a nevertheless sizeable audience

was on hand for the season’s first program in the Gary Sullivan Memorial Lecture Se-ries. The program likewise was diminished by one speaker, Kate Braestrup, who was snowed in miles away on the mid-coast. The morning segment featured M.D. Harmon and Greg Kesich, whose commen-

tary appears regularly in the Portland Press Her-ald. Though polar political opposites, the two pre-sented good-natured analyses of the November elections, national and state, and observations on the future of the print medium. Both tended to agree that print does have a place in the news business, but they disagreed on, among other things, the importance of can-didates’ seeking the middle road.

Classes will begin the week of March 25 signalling the start of the eight-week

spring semester. The 20 classes will be spread among Saco, Alfred, Springvale and North Berwick, putting them all within convenient distance from all points of York County. Several newly minted courses will comple-ment the time-tested staples. Among the new entries in Saco will be Shakers and the American Experience, taught by Lloyd Hunt; The Money Class, by Richard Butler; Love and Horror in the American Short Story, with Cynthia Renner; The Amazing Life of Theodore Roosevelt, presented by Carol Doyle and Tom Bancroft. Brother Albert Heinrich will introduce in Springvale another science-based class, A Brief History of the Calendar and Time Keeping; and the Rev. Donald Smith will pose the question in his new class, Whither the Church?

Wine and Roses

The study of wine will step up a notch in Alfred with Fred Rice’s Advanced Wine Ap-preciation. Demystifying Death and Dying, pre-sented to an appreciative live audience in Saco by Heather Thompson, will shift venue, meeting for the first time in North Berwick. Also on the North Berwick schedule will be American Identity, which has been of-fered for several years in Saco and Springvale by Dr. Cynthia Mowles and Ted Hargrove. Another familiar title but with differ-ent content will return to both Saco and Springvale, Broadway Comes to Saco (and Springvale), taught by Lorraine Masure.

In a nod to the emergence of spring, two Saco classes will take to the road: York County Art Tour, led by Dr. Mowles; and Walking Tour of Saco, by Sally Huot. Pat Woods will meet again in Saco with her popular Let’s Do Watercolors; and Mike Berkowitz again will offer Psychology Looks at the Movies. Great Artists of the Italian Renaissance will continue Bob Dunn’s artistic series. Pending in Saco are A History of Bidde-ford and Shakespeare.

Lamb for Breakfast

Two regulars will meet again in Springvale–Bring a Book to Breakfast, led by Anne Lamb and Gloria Day. Discussion will focus on Or-well’s “1984,” “Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men,” “The Yellow Birds,” by Kevin Powers, and Rob-ert Massie’s “Catherine the Great.” This group will meet at the Springvale Library. Up again in the Anderson Center will be

Open Art, led by Dr. David Moberg; and Great Decisions and Current Events, presented by Charlie Kokernak and Dick Lamb. They will also bring on occasional guest speakers. All classes are to meet for eight weeks unless otherwise noted in the course descriptions to be published in February. Classes are available only to members of Senior College. Memberships run from July 1 through June 30 each year, so be sure to join up and share in this very satisfying educational ad-venture. (Just $25 for membership, and the an-nual luncheon is included.)

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While York County Senior College thrives in its comfortable cocoon, a peek at some of our sister institutions can be enlightening. Some Se-nior Colleges in the state do go further in pay-ing their own way than does York County, and at least one has pulled out of the UMaine System to fend for itself–certainly a risky business. No one has suggested any such action by York County, nor has there been a loud call for increased services on one hand nor payment on the other. But there has been a lack of under-standing of the Senior College’s and the Univer-sity College’s relationship. While assuring us of her continuing support, Suzan wants us to under-stand that uncertainties exist. Suzan doesn’t say this, but it should be appar-ent: YCSC should count its blessings. And she is one of them. Like many administrators Suzan finds satisfac-tion in the classroom, still serving as an adjunct professor teaching the design and assessment of curriculum to graduate students at St. Joseph’s College.

She is a product of UMaine at Orono, gradu-ating in 1973 with a degree in journalism. She went on to take an M.Ed. there and later a certifi-cate of advanced study in educational leadership in curriculum–that after earning certification as a librarian. Her career has included ten-year stints as li-brarian and media specialist at Portland High, ten in Falmouth High and seven years as manager of public affairs programming at Time Warner. Also among her varied skills: doing voice-overs for videos, radio specials and commercials. Her global travels, which she calls her num-ber one passion, have brought her to such exotic places as Machu Picchu in Peru, Russia, Iceland and South Africa. To realize her ultimate dream–which would seem to be a good bet–she will one day swim with the whale sharks in Cancun. Seasoned college administrators might con-sider daily academic life to be a swim among sharks, but Suzan claims whale-sharks to be harmless and friendly. Now that’s a congenial en-vironment that Senior College has prepared her for.

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“The middle of the road,” Harmon said, “is where you find dead animals.” The series will continue Feb. 20 with morning and afternoon presentations, “Vis-iting Morocco, 2012” by Lisa Huestis and Drew McCormick; and in the afternoon, “Reflections on the Arab Spring, Religion and their impact on the U.S.,” by Dr. Anouar Majiid. Last in the series will be sessions, “Hack-matack Playhouse: Its History and Technical Side,” by its owner, Michael Guptill; and “The Joshua Chamberlain You Didn’t Know,” by Dr. Tom Desjardin. Reservations may be made by calling 1-207-282-4030. A reminder though: Space is limited, and it’s first-come, first-served. Each two-part program includes a noon lunch, all taking place on the Alfred campus of The Brothers of Christian Instruction.

Lectures to ContiueFebruary, Marchcont. from page 1

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