Thursday, October 27, 2016

Another...

From the Road to Recovery website:

MEDIA RELEASE – OCTOBER 23, 2016

“John Doe,” a childhood sexual abuse victim, files a civil lawsuit in Bristol County, MA, Superior Court against former Deerfield (MA) Academy teacher, Peter Hindle, believed to be a resident of the Dartmouth, MA, area, and against Defendant Two, a currently unidentified Deerfield (MA) Academy supervisor or former supervisor.  The Plaintiff’s attorney is Mitchell Garabedian of Boston, MA.
 Deerfield (MA) Academy, located in Franklin County, MA, employed mathematics teacher Peter Hindle from approximately 1956 until 2000 where Peter Hindle also served as a coach, dormitory master, counselor, and supervisor of minor boys who attended Deerfield (MA) Academy
 From approximately 1984 until approximately 1987, the Plaintiff attended Deerfield (MA) Academy when he was approximately fourteen (14) to sixteen (16) years of age.  In approximately 1986, when the Plaintiff was approximately sixteen (16) years of age, Peter Hindle sexually abused the Plaintiff in the Plaintiff’s dormitory room at Deerfield (MA) Academy
What
A press conference announcing the filing of a civil lawsuit in Bristol County, MA, Superior Court by a childhood sexual abuse victim of Peter Hindle, a mathematics teacher, coach, dormitory supervisor, counselor, and supervisor of young boys for approximately forty-four (44) years at Deerfield (MA) Academy in Deerfield, Franklin County, MA.  The lawsuit also names Defendant Two, a currently unidentified Deerfield (MA) Academy supervisor or former supervisor
When
Monday, October 24, 2016 at 11:30 am
Where
On the public sidewalk in front of the Town Hall of Dartmouth, MA, located at 400 Slocum Road, North Dartmouth, MA 02747
Who
Robert M. Hoatson, Ph.D., Co-founder and President of Road to Recovery, Inc., a non-profit charity based in New Jersey that assists victims of sexual abuse and their families
Why
Peter Hindle, who was employed by Deerfield (MA) Academy for approximately forty-four (44) years as a mathematics teacher, coach, dormitory master, counselor, and supervisor of young boys, has been named by several former students of Deerfield (MA) Academy as being a sexual abuser of children.  Peter Hindle, according to reports, resides in the Dartmouth, MA, area.  Recently, a former student of Deerfield (MA) Academy, who attended the school from approximately 1984 to 1987, filed a civil lawsuit in Bristol County, MA, Superior Court, against Peter Hindle and Defendant Two, a currently unidentified Deerfield (MA) Academy supervisor or former supervisor. “John Doe” claims that Peter Hindle sexually abused him in approximately 1986 when he was approximately sixteen (16) years of age in his dormitory room at Deerfield (MA) Academy.  The Plaintiff has suffered and continues to suffer from harm as a result of being sexually abused by teacher Peter Hindle and because of the negligent supervision of Peter Hindle.  The Plaintiff has demanded a jury trial on all his claims.
Contacts
Robert M. Hoatson, Ph.D., Road to Recovery, Inc. – 862-368-2800 – roberthoatson@gmail.com
Attorney Mitchell Garabedian, Boston, MA – 617-523-6250 – garabedianlaw@msn.com

MASSlive story and full law suit: HERE

http://www.road-to-recovery.org/news/

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

It's just lunch...

Doug Cruikshank continues his class community building ways in the Big Apple by joining Jim Wareck for lunch recently.


Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Atlanta Cocktails December 8!

The Deerfield Club of Atlanta invites you to join us forCocktails and Conversation with Director of Inclusion and Community Life, Marjorie Young. In addition to Ms. Young, five other employees are in Atlanta for a conference and will be joining us as our featured guests. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear first-hand about Deerfield today and to reconnect with alumni, families and friends.
https://deerfield.edu/alumni/event/2016/atlanta-reception/

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Swim Buddies...

Tim Ehrhart was in Nassau this summer and was able to connect with former teammate David Morley.  Great work and thanks for remembering to take a picture!!


Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Thursday, October 13, 2016

Cocktails at Fenway November 17?

Bob Fitz thinks that '83 should find a way to dominate this event - so get your calendars out and make a point to get to Fenway on November 17!

"Please join Head of School Margarita Curtis and the Deerfield Club of New England for Cocktails and Conversation at one of baseball’s beloved stadiums – –Fenway Park. Our special guest for the evening is our new Athletic Director, Bob Howe. RSVP by November 3."

REGISTER HEREhttps://deerfield.edu/alumni/event/2016/boston-reception/


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Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Sox fans can still smile

This photo is from June but may help us Red Sox fans near and far put a smile back on our faces. Thanks Paul and Mackenna!!!


Tuesday, October 11, 2016

When in NY...

Craig spends most of his time in D.C. and Jackson Hole, WY...but when in New York City he connects with former Ashley dorm mate Doug Cruikshank!

Thursday, October 6, 2016

Spadafora Joy

Congratulations to Jeff Spadafora on the upcoming release of his first book: The Joy Model!!!

You may remember that Jeff Spadafora is Director of the Halftime Institute’s Global Coaching Services and Product Development (www.halftime.org), where he trains and manages the global Halftime Coaching staff. Earlier, he was a management consultant for twenty years with a focus on executive education and development for Fortune 500 companies. He lives with his family in Evergreen, Colorado.

Jeff continues to be an amazing person who works hard to live a life led by his values.  Great work Spads!!

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Quick Denver visit

Fun to see Doug in Denver.  Looks like he made a friend too!



Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Weekend in Idaho

Great to see Hardie, Dave, Taylor and John getting some fresh air in Sun Valley, ID.  More likely candidates for the class hike next summer!