by Lorraine Berry

Dick Carmean '60 retired in 1989 from his job as the athletic director for the Ithaca City School District. He and his wife, Millie, moved to North Carolina to enjoy the beautiful weather and serene countryside. But after a few years they got the itch to do something "different," so they signed up for the Peace Corps. They served in the Solomon Islands from 1997 to 1999.

Their home was in a remote village of leaf-and-stick houses, where they did a variety of jobs, including millwork with the women's association. Their greatest accomplishment was working with villagers to install a water-supply system. And while there were literally no amenities, Carmean says, "It was probably the most rewarding thing we've ever done."