Class Notes Doreen Markson ’54, Clinton, NY, a retiree from the New Hartford Central School District, was the recipient of the annual Mike Corn Outstanding Service Award. Markson has been a teacher and union leader for many years and is involved in union, political, and community service activities. (Photo 1) Dr. Allen Berger ’57, Savannah, GA, had his letters to the editor entitled “A standardized test for school taxpayers” and “Teach rather than test our schools” published in the opinion section of the Savannah Morning News. Bart A. Basi ’62, Longboat Key, FL, received the Advocate of the Year award for 2017-2018 from the International Business Brokers Association presented at their annual international meeting in May 2018. Harold T. Clark Jr. ’65, Utica, NY, was named the 2018 Christopher Destito Leading EDGE Award recipient for his many contributions to the Mohawk Valley. Clark, chairman of Adirondack Bank and president of Mac-Clark Restaurants Inc. was also awarded the BSA Community Leadership Award. He served as the president of Ronald McDonald Charities of Central New York and received the Ronald Award, a top national recognition by the McDonald’s Corporation. In addition, Clark received the Archie Award and was elected president for the Operators National Advertising Fund (OPNAD) board by his peers at McDonald’s. He has served as president of the Central New
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5 York/Southern Tier McDonald’s Owners Co-Op. Alan Ellinwood ’68, Winchester, VA, has retired after 45 years of government service, including military service with the U.S. Army as a Vietnam veteran. Joseph P. Bottini ’69, Sauquoit, NY, was named a 2018 Richard W. Couper Living Legend by the Oneida County History Center. Nadine D. Thomas ’71, Remsen,
NY, a member of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Holland Patent Chapter, helped make 16 tie blankets for local veterans and five baby blankets to be donated to the liver transplant unit of a Boston hospital. Robert A. Sherman ’74, Sauquoit, NY, Utica College Alumni Council President, joined the Moose Mover volunteers, including Coordi-
nator of Student Activities for Events and Services Fran Lucia (pictured, right), in August to help the class of 2022 move into residence halls. After his early morning shift and several mini-refrigerators, he no longer needed to get to the gym for his workout. (Photo 2) Louis B. Tehan ’74, Utica, NY, after nearly 40 years as President and CEO
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