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October 11, 2007
Basket cases
niversity of Maine Men’s Basketball coach Ted Woodward helped further his
mission to “get the word out” at Thursday’s breakfast meeting. Coach
Woodward speaks frequently and covers a large geographic area (he just
returned from Denver).
Coach Woodward is in his 12th year at UMaine, serving as men’s basketball coach for
the past four years.
Job descriptions for coaches must carry the
line “Recruit! Recruit! Recruit!” Coach
Woodward’s enthusiasm for recent recruiting
efforts is based on well-rounded quality players.
“We want students of great character and
good academics who can build a fan base,” he
said. “Maine high schools have terrific talent.”
The current roster has nine players who are from
the state’s high schools. Eight are
underclassmen. Only one is a senior.
The coach described his first job interview
after graduation. He sat in the reception area of
the office of Head Coach Jim Calhoun at the
University of Connecticut. The interview was
Coach Ted Woodward, Ken Huhn, Peter
scheduled for 9 a.m. Coach Woodward arrived at
Buzzini and Trev Hooper
8:30 and waited. And waited. And waited. The
receptionist took him to lunch. He waited through the afternoon. Mr. Calhoun made
occasional appearances, but didn’t make any moves to start the interview. Finally, at 9
p.m., Coach Calhoun told the patient, still-waiting young man, “If you’ve waited this long,
the job is yours!”
The UMaine team makes road trips to distant campuses in order to generate interest for
reciprocal visits by “away” teams to Orono.
“A great program regenerates itself,” said Coach Woodward. “We don’t have just a
team where we plug in replacement players. We have a program.”
U
Homecoming weekend activities include a “midnight madness” (starting at 10 pm)
Friday, with a basketball scrimmage in “the pit.” Saturday’s basketball events include an
alumni game at 11:30 that current team players will coach. There will be another
scrimmage at Alfond Arena following the homecoming football game Saturday afternoon.
The coach’s enthusiasm for his team, the University of Maine and his position fairly
bubbled. “You will see Maine basketball grow over the next few years. I love coming to
work!”
And so forth and so on…
Princess Mischelle rang the bell with precision and timing accuracy at 7:15 that
unleashed the usual ceremonial beginnings of the meeting and many announcements,
birthday celebrations and a flood of Happy dollars.
Ann Dyer, who was “volunteered”
at yesterday’s Board meeting to reoccupy the Program Chairman
position, announced her plan to ask for
volunteers who are willing to schedule
speakers, serving on a monthly basis. If
you’re shy, Ivan McPike, who helped
“volunteer” Ann, may also “volunteer”
you.
In less good economic news, Steve
Harrison reported that foreclosure
filings are increasing, up 100 percent
from last year. Google stock hit a new
all-time high.
It’s no secret that Durell Buzzini
and her brother – and soon to become
new member – Peter Buzzini are now
working for UBS Financial Services.
Jodi Steele, Princess Mischelle, Steve Harrison
“It was like old-home week,” Durell
said, when she and Peter were introduced to the UBS staff last week. Durell expressed also
her excitement at the scaffolding erected at the Bangor Opera House as the first phase of
the building’s renovation begins.
Into every life a little…rain must fall. Nat Bond said that the badly needed moisture
will soak us on Friday, but Saturday and Sunday promise to be nice. Harvey “Deep Roots”
Sprague seconded the “badly needed moisture” situation. He said that the dry conditions
present problems for evergreens, and that we may notice more brown trees this winter.
“Plant spring bulbs now,” he recommended. Dr. Eric Mitchell continued his pandemic flu
series, urging employers to implement plans for such an event. “Think about losing ten
percent of your workforce to the flu,” he posited. “Get flu shots. Get wipes for equipment.
Clean your keyboards and telephones. Have a thermometer to check for fevers. Get N-95
masks (also known in the trade as NIOSH-Approved Disposable Particulate Respirators Filtering Facepieces. The complete acronym: NIOSHADPRFP).
Bob Kreitzer’s Rotary Moment presented unusual Rotary fundraising activities,
including an oyster festival in eastern Maryland.
Ivan McPike tested the 4-Way Quartet, (Myers-Wahlstrom-Cattelle-Buzzini)
with four different ways to sing “Happy Birthday.” Steve Harrison, Elizabeth Clayton,
Tom Kohl and Bruce Roscher coughed up (well, not after breakfast… let’s say they
“ponied up”) the dollars to hear harmonious over-and-under tones.
There’s going to be a whole lot of foot-stompin’, laughs and good food at the firstever Grange Gala at Eastern Maine Community College on October 26. Elizabeth
Clayton announced the “Jeans required, Flannel optional” event (although she was
wearing neither fabric this morning) that will feature the Wicked Good Band and the
Doughty Hill Band. The Johnston Gym rafters will vibrate vigorously. Tickets and
information are available at 974-4691.
Marie Cattelle saw her first professional football game while she spent five days
in Pennsylvania. Princess Mischelle gave a Sad$ for the death of a close friend from
cancer. Rev. Bob Carlson served as auctioneer Saturday night for an event that Gail Kelly
said raised $16,000.
Happy Anniversary to Don Hanson on his arrival in Maine twelve years ago and
the start of Green Acres Kennels. And another anniversary: Joelle Rioux- her fifth, as she
enjoys being great with child. Tom Kohl celebrated his birthday on Tuesday with a visit
from his granddaughter.
Dick Winship was a charter member of the Breakfast Rotary. He was also kind in
helping publish The Roundtable, providing photocopy and mailing services. “Dick’s
Walk” to Help Children With Dyslexia will take place this Sunday in the Bangor City
Forest starting at 1 p.m. Larry Hersom distributed pledge sheets and noted the
sponsorship of the walk by the 32o Masonic Learning Centers for Children.
Behold, a sign. Or several. That’s what Dr. Eric Mitchell recommends. We need
Breakfast Rotary signs at the entrances to the city promoting our meeting place and time.
Brent Cross did not win enough in the weekly drawing to finance such a project, however.
Basketball player hands- Trev
fights off paparazzi
PROPOSED NEW MEMBER
Peter Buzzini- Financial Services- UBS, Bangor
Marie Cattelle
Les Myers
October 11, 2007