Ken Sloane

Paul Kupelian kupelian@Oswego.EDU
Fri Oct 20 08:09 MDT 2000


Ken,
Watch out for those plastic elbows!!! Ouch!

Paul

On Fri, 20 Oct 2000, Lorraine Manz wrote:

> To All- I thank everyone again for the presentation of the commemorative
> plaque at the convention. It is displayed on my fireplace mantel; and I
> remember, fondly, all the exciting information I received from the many
> interesting and friendly people that have been part of CAUT during my
> professional life.
> 
> As for Reno, in addition to my trusty, two-wheeled steed that I will bring
> to the Sierras, the object of my newest passion (and artistic persuit) will
> also be present. Stay "tuned" for more details as I prepare to make my debut
> .
> 
> Thanks again for putting up with me........Ken
> 
> PS  The other end of the world has been reexposed to me. Just yesterday, I
> tuned my first Lester Spinet (tuned at it) in thirty some years. I'm not
> certain, but I do believe it was a piano.
> -----------------------------------
> 
> --On Tue, Oct 17, 2000 8:02 PM -0400 "Donald McKechnie" <dmckech@ithaca.edu>
> wrote: 
> 
> > List, 
> > 
> > In the October issue of the Journal on page 42 you will notice a picture
> of yours truly presenting a plaque to Ken Sloane. The caption states in
> recognition of his retirement at Oberlin. Below is the complete text of the
> plaque. 
> > 
> > In honor of Kenneth A.Sloane, former head technician of the Oberlin
> Conservatory of Music, for his many years of dedication and service to the
> College and University Technicians Committee of the Piano Technicians Guild.
> It is our privilege to have him as our colleague. 
> > 
> > Ken has been on the CAUT committee since its modern inception in 1987 at
> the annual conference in Toronto. Ken has been the chair, newsletter editor
> and contributor over the years and is still serving as senior advisor. The
> committee thought it fitting to honor Ken for all his work over the years on
> the occasion of his retirement from Oberlin. 
> > 
> > Although Ken will be continuing on the CAUT committee, it may be hard to
> find him as I'm sure he will be spending a lot of time on his bicycle and
> windsurfing board. :-)  He has also been practicing a new artistic pursuit.
> He promised to treat us with this pursuit in Reno. Plan to attend if for
> nothing else. :-)) 
> > 
> > Don McKechnie 
> > Ithaca College
> 
> 



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