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485 <strong>Chewonki</strong> Neck Road<br />
Wiscasset, Ma<strong>in</strong>e 04578-4822<br />
(207) 882-7323 • Fax: (207) 882-4074<br />
email: <strong>in</strong>fo@chewonki.org • www.chewonki.org<br />
CHEWONKI FOUNDATION STAFF As of November 1, 2010<br />
Willard Morgan, President<br />
Mark Adams, Big Eddy Campground Staff<br />
Susan Adams, Big Eddy Campground Manager<br />
Annika Alexander-Oz<strong>in</strong>skas, Semester School, Teach<strong>in</strong>g Fellow<br />
Garth Altenburg, Camp for Boys, Director<br />
Scott Andrews, Semester School, History<br />
Carob Arnold, Facilities Manager<br />
Peter Arnold, Susta<strong>in</strong>ability Coord<strong>in</strong>ator<br />
Tom Arnold, <strong>Outdoor</strong> <strong>Classroom</strong><br />
Paul Arthur, Semester School, English, Assistant Head of School<br />
Peter Bakke, <strong>Outdoor</strong> <strong>Classroom</strong><br />
Sandy Bandhu, Camp Assistant<br />
Lauren Bangasser, <strong>Outdoor</strong> <strong>Classroom</strong><br />
Jennifer Barton, Gardener<br />
Kate Braemer, Travel<strong>in</strong>g Natural History Program/<strong>Outdoor</strong> <strong>Classroom</strong><br />
Sarah Burgess, Kitchen Manager<br />
Emma Carlson, <strong>Outdoor</strong> <strong>Classroom</strong>, Assistant Director<br />
Jason Chandler, Semester School, Environmental Issues<br />
Margaret Youngs Coleman, Farm & Woodlot Manager<br />
Betta Stothart Connor, Director of Communications<br />
Keith Crowley, Travel<strong>in</strong>g Natural History Program, Assistant Director<br />
Jane Cull<strong>in</strong>a, <strong>Outdoor</strong> <strong>Classroom</strong><br />
Todd Dowl<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>Outdoor</strong> <strong>Classroom</strong>, Lead Instructor<br />
Rachel Edelman, <strong>Outdoor</strong> <strong>Classroom</strong><br />
Dom<strong>in</strong>ique Edgerly, <strong>Outdoor</strong> <strong>Classroom</strong><br />
Bill Edgerton, Cook<br />
Charles Fear, <strong>Outdoor</strong> <strong>Classroom</strong><br />
Lisa Ferrel, Cook<br />
Lynne Flaccus, Head Naturalist<br />
Jenn Goldste<strong>in</strong>, <strong>Outdoor</strong> <strong>Classroom</strong><br />
Rebecca Graham, IT Manager<br />
Becky Harth, <strong>Outdoor</strong> <strong>Classroom</strong><br />
Leah Kramer Heyman, Travel<strong>in</strong>g Natural History Program, Educator<br />
Bill H<strong>in</strong>kley, Semester School, Interim Head of School, Math<br />
Sara Hircsh, <strong>Outdoor</strong> <strong>Classroom</strong><br />
Abby Holland, Semester School, Spanish<br />
Lucy Hull, Director of Development<br />
Anna Hunt, Travel<strong>in</strong>g Natural History Program, Director<br />
Libby Irw<strong>in</strong>, Semester School, Director of Admission<br />
Carol James, Housekeep<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Adam Janosko, Semester School, Teach<strong>in</strong>g Fellow<br />
Rachel Jones, <strong>Outdoor</strong> <strong>Classroom</strong><br />
Aaron LaFlamme, <strong>Outdoor</strong> Equipment & Logistics<br />
Chad LaFlamme, <strong>Outdoor</strong> <strong>Classroom</strong><br />
Don Lamson, Director of Operations<br />
Bethany Laursen, <strong>Outdoor</strong> <strong>Classroom</strong><br />
Anne Leslie, Foundations Coord<strong>in</strong>ator<br />
Addie Liddic, <strong>Outdoor</strong> <strong>Classroom</strong>, Program Assistant<br />
Ryan L<strong>in</strong>ehan, Teen Wilderness Programs, Director<br />
Prema Long, Travel<strong>in</strong>g Natural History Program, Lead Educator<br />
Chad Lorenz, <strong>Outdoor</strong> <strong>Classroom</strong><br />
Tamothy Louten, Supervis<strong>in</strong>g RN<br />
Holly Lowe, Receptionist/Adm<strong>in</strong>istrative Assistant<br />
Dawn Mareckova, Nurse<br />
Dana Mark, <strong>Outdoor</strong> <strong>Classroom</strong><br />
Rachel Marks, <strong>Outdoor</strong> <strong>Classroom</strong><br />
Col<strong>in</strong> McGovern, Travel<strong>in</strong>g Natural History Program/<strong>Outdoor</strong> <strong>Classroom</strong><br />
Trish McLeod, Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Office<br />
Ashley Nadeau, <strong>Outdoor</strong> <strong>Classroom</strong><br />
Nancy Percy, Human Resources Manager<br />
Scott Peterson, Waterfront & Boatshop Manager<br />
Megan Phillips, Farm Educator<br />
Ruth Poland, Semester School, Teach<strong>in</strong>g Fellow<br />
Ben Redman, Semester School, Math<br />
Christ<strong>in</strong>a Roach, <strong>Outdoor</strong> <strong>Classroom</strong><br />
Amy Rogers, Semester School, English<br />
Greg Shute, Wilderness Programs, Director<br />
Chris Snell, <strong>Outdoor</strong> <strong>Classroom</strong><br />
Peter Sniffen, Semester School, Science<br />
Jamie Sonia, Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Office Assistant<br />
Mark Stehlik, <strong>Outdoor</strong> <strong>Classroom</strong><br />
Jeremy Tardif, Assistant Farm Manager<br />
Kelsie Tardif, Development Assistant<br />
Dick Thomas, Director of Alumni Relations<br />
Edward Tittmann, Chief F<strong>in</strong>ancial Officer<br />
Katie Tremblay, <strong>Outdoor</strong> <strong>Classroom</strong>, Program Director<br />
Tom Twist, Susta<strong>in</strong>ability Assistant<br />
Genell Vashro, Camp for Girls, Director<br />
Matt Weeks, <strong>Outdoor</strong> <strong>Classroom</strong><br />
Sue West, Semester School, Art<br />
Marjola<strong>in</strong>e Whittlesey, Semester School, French<br />
Peg Willauer-Tobey, Assistant Director of Development<br />
Adam Williams, <strong>Outdoor</strong> <strong>Classroom</strong><br />
Ken Wise, Carpenter<br />
Tom Zaleski, Ma<strong>in</strong>tenance Mechanic<br />
CHRONICLE STAFF<br />
Elizabeth Pierson, Editor<br />
Betta Stothart Connor, Assistant Editor<br />
Fall Design, Graphic Design<br />
PROGRAMS<br />
Semester School<br />
Camp for Boys<br />
Camp for Girls<br />
Wilderness Trips for Teens<br />
Wilderness Vacations for Adults & Families<br />
<strong>Outdoor</strong> <strong>Classroom</strong> for Schools<br />
Travel<strong>in</strong>g Natural History Programs<br />
Susta<strong>in</strong>ability Office<br />
Contents<br />
3 President’s Notes<br />
4 News from <strong>the</strong> Neck<br />
8 <strong>The</strong> <strong>Outdoor</strong> <strong>Classroom</strong><br />
<strong>Chewonki</strong>’s unique and popular<br />
program is more relevant than ever.<br />
11 Community Service<br />
With a push from students, a longtime<br />
activity expands its reach.<br />
14 Log of a Backwoods Cruise<br />
Willard Morgan retraces <strong>the</strong> steps of<br />
Clarence Allen <strong>in</strong> Vermont.<br />
19 Lessons Learned at<br />
Monstweag Brook<br />
Remov<strong>in</strong>g a dam, we learned, is not for <strong>the</strong><br />
fe<strong>in</strong>t of heart.<br />
22 Dirty Jobs—Clean Energy<br />
Sav<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> world, one greasy batch of<br />
biodiesel at a time.<br />
24 S<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g <strong>The</strong>ir Hearts Out<br />
Song is everywhere at Girls Camp!<br />
26 Sunday Service at Boys Camp<br />
Imag<strong>in</strong>e 170 boys sitt<strong>in</strong>g still <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> woods for almost<br />
an hour. It happens every week at Boys Camp.<br />
31 People<br />
47 On My M<strong>in</strong>d<br />
Lynne Flaccus has a passion for turtles.<br />
47 Step It Up for Susta<strong>in</strong>ability<br />
Manage your household waste.<br />
Cover photo by Chris Riley.<br />
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