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Karen Brungardt , D.O., is pleased to announce the publication of her debut sci-fi novel, Exchanger , on Amazon.com, i-books, Barnes & Noble, and elsewhere. This is the first book in the Exchanger series, available in both e-book and paperback. Jessi, the main character, will be the only human in an alien university. The adventure starts even before she can get to the planet Amorpha as she travels the universe. She wins a coveted spot as the first foreign exchange student to learn about an alien culture while living with an alien family to complete her last year of studies before medical school. The honor, however, is tinged with sadness and bitterness. Her brother, whom she’s never known, died on the starship, StarFinder, many years ago when her parents emigrated from one planet to another. Now Jessi’s traveling on the same StarFinder, but first she has to survive the trip there. Danger stalks her as she tries to find out why her brother died. Also, look for Karen’s recently published sci-fi novella on Amazon.com, Dr. Trouble , using experiences from her medical practice in this fun, futuristic book. George Schenk , Bill Macdonald , Dave Hammett , Dean Al Smith, Bruce Carpenter , and Mark Pile met Oct. 24-27, 2019, at Mark’s cabin in Shunk, Pa., to visit and reminisce. They’ve done it again. The Lycoming College alumnae creative team of Pamela Wight (author), Shelley Steinle ’76 (illustrator), and Easty Lambert- Brown (publisher), have followed their first illustrated children’s book, Birds of Paradise (International Book Awards Finalist), with Molly Finds Her Purr , a tale of a cat who can’t find any friends. And almost worse, she can’t find her purr. After looking for friendship in all the wrong places, Molly learns that making friends is as easy as looking up in the trees and on the ground. Whether hard-shelled or soft as a bunny, Molly discovers that everyone needs friendships that help them find their purr. This sweet tale shines with illustrations filled with affectionate humor that follow Molly’s search for the universal need of acceptance and love. Each page of the book includes a hidden dragonfly. Molly can be found at Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Borgo Publishing ( www.borgopublishing.com) or through Easty’s bookstore, Ernest and Hadley (www. ernestandhadleybooks.com) . For a signed copy e-mail pam.wight@ colettawight.net. 76 David Walsh has self- published a book of poetry, Touchstones , and has had poetry published in two journals this year: “Day Lilies,” a haibun published in Haibun Today in March 2019, and two poems, “Tundra Melts 70 Years Ahead of Schedule” and “Lincoln and Darwin Were Born on the Same Day,” in the fall issue of The Adirondack Review ( www.theadirondackreview.com) . 77 Peter J. Frazza has joined the commercial and criminal litigation department of Gibbons P.C., which continues to grow, diversify, and add depth to its broad commercial litigation practice. Formerly working at Budd Larner P.C., Peter joins Gibbons as a director and will expand the firm’s software licensing and software-as-a- service practice, representing companies around the country in connection with the negotiation, drafting, and preparation of software license, hardware, software development, maintenance, and service agreements. Additionally, over the years Peter has handled complex matters in the areas of attorney and accounting malpractice, franchise practices, trademark and copyright disputes, business torts, unfair competition, and shareholder and partnership disputes. He represents clients in numerous industries, with a particular focus in healthcare. He earned his J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law. 79 Rick “Cang” Cangialosi , a 34-year captain with United Airlines, was chosen to fly the first flight of any U.S. airline from New York to Naples, Italy, in May 2019. He was joined by his wife, flight attendant Deb Esposito, and a specially-chosen flight and cabin crew for this historic flight. He resides in Hellertown, Pa., and enjoys the (L to R) George Schenk ’74, Dave Hammett ’74, Bruce Carpenter ’74, and Bill Macdonald ’74; not pictured is Mark Pile ’74 (photographer) and Dean Al 40 LYCOMING COLLEGE 2020 SPRING MAGAZINE