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James Hamilton, M. D.

Joe,

Thanks for your comments!

I still wish I could have captured one more aspen autumn but I will see if the maples and oaks will soon turn and supply some good color for this Ohio season.

Jim

Joseph Gentilini

Jim H - beautiful picture you posted.  Thanks.  You may not have the mountains of Colorado, but you still find places that make you feel 'Back Home.'   Joe

Joseph D. McCarthy

Jim did you mean the Norhwest of Columbus.  Just South SouthWest of Dublin.

James Hamilton, M. D.

Joe,

Probably did mean that. I am still trying to get oriented to this area after 50 years away and a fading memory!

Jim

James Hamilton, M. D.

Joe G.

Thanks for your comments on the pond picture.

Yeah, I do miss the mountains of Colorado but it is nice to have some great places to photograph so close here in Ohio.

Jim

Michael Boulware

I was fortunate to have a great friend named Jeff Van Note. If you google him you will see that he was an 18 year starter at center for the Atlanta Falcons and made the pro bowl 6 times. What you don't see was his outstanding character and work ethic. My great wife recognized his kindness when she met him. Don Holland and I recently met Jeff for a golf outing and I am so glad we did before he passed away. I played right next to Jeff for two years and we developed a life long friendship. When Jeff went to try out for the Falcons, they moved him to center and that is where he stayed He played defensive end for Kentucky.  Jeff Van Note changed many lives with his goodness and humility. I will miss him.

Joseph D. McCarthy

Mike.  I'm sorry for your loss.

David Mitchell

Nice story Mike

Joseph Gentilini

Mike, I am also sorry for your loss.  Friends are important for anyone.  joe

Joseph D. McCarthy

Water is not my problem AT THIS TIME.  (Please excuse the typo shouting.)

A bout two weeks ago we started receiving calls on our home line.  They were from Citi Cardd fraud unit.  When I finally attempted to respond an automated (AI is here) voice asked me to wait for the next agent, wait time was estimated as less than five minutes.  Every minute the automated voice would thank me for waiting; then tell me the expected wait time was less than five minutes.  After being on the phone over half an hour I hung up.  The phone calls kept coming every few days.  Finally I attempted to reach someone at CITI Cards; only to be told expected wait time was less than five minutes.  After half an hour I hung up

Days later, having time to waste, I called again.  After 38 minutes I talked to a living and breathing person with a heavy accent.  She asked if I booked a cruise, did I purchase $600 from Apple, did I purchase scuba equipment form Amazon, etc., etc.  I said no. she cancelled my card and would have a new one sent to me, arriving in seven to eight days.  Nothing I could do..

Two days later I realized my September bill was due Oct. 21st.  Back to the phones.  After abot 42 minutes of hearing expected wait time is less than five minutes a living, and I think, breathing person answered.  She asked a bucnh of questions then said the would put a copy in the mail and I should receive it within 7 to 8 days. I asked if they could expedite it, and was told they could not. Hopefully I receive it in time.

Today I received a phone call fro a living person with CITI Card.  She confirmed who I was than asked if I made a puchase with my ne card three days ago, NO.  How about the purchases made two days ago; NO.  How about the three purchases today, NO.  Well shesaid we will have to cancel that card and issue new ones that you should receive in 7 to 8 days.  By the way do you need all three ccard, WHAT.  Well one for you, your wife and Jenifer.  I have no Jennifer.  The agent "what about te email JTYS@gmil -NO.  Did you request an increase to double your limit, NO way.  The agent "we will cancel the replacement cards and  send you new ones that should arrive in 7 to 8 days."

Her final statement "we greatly appreciate your 37 years with "X" card.

David Mitchell

Yikes Joe!

Nina Osborn (Rossi)

Hello Classmates, I just wanted you to know that my husband, Art, passed away Sunday morning 9-27-26. He had vascular dementia and was ill for over a decade. His passing was welcome, spiritual, and a blessing, due to pain becoming unmanageable. His obituary is on the Tidd Funeral Home site. Private service at a later date. 
i am doing ok. Adjusting to my new normal of not having to visit him in a nursing home. I am still subbing middle school. Good to be busy. Grateful to be able.

 

Michael Boulware

Nina, Your husband was so fortunate to have such a kind and devoted wife. Please accept our sympathy and sadness for your loss. You sure are a great lady.

Joseph Gentilini

Dear Nina, I am so sorry for the passing of Art into God. Thank you for giving him to much wonderful care during his life and especially during his illness.  Even though it may have been a release from his pain, he is still physically not present with you.  Before my mother passed she told me that she would only be a whisper away and to talk to her. This has always brought me comfort.  May it be also for you.  Peace,  Joe G

John Jackson

Nina, at times like this I fumble for words so let me just second Mike’s and Joe’s thoughts and say how much I admire your attitude.

John Jackson

Nina, I heard this a few weeks ago.  I’ve never been much of a Deadhead, but this bluegrass version of Touch of Grey, a song about growing older and carrying on (I will get by, I will survive...) really struck me.   

Sheila McCarthy (Gardner)

Dear Nina: Please accept my condolences on Art's passing. In one, elegrant posting you have laid out a road map of where some of us find ourselves these days, and how we go about with our lives. Your courage and love are examples to us all. God bless you and keep you. 

Joseph D. McCarthy

Nina I just want to add my condolences to those from the classmates.

David Mitchell

Nina,

I want to offer my condolences for your loss. You have suffered and sacrificed a lot over Art's condition. 

But also my admirationn for your faithfullness and endurance through such a long period of  suffering.

You certainly deserve a higher plade in Heaven.

Donna Kelley (Velazquez)

Nina, I am also sending you my condolences and admiration. May you continue to find comfort in your family and your students. They are lucky to have you. 

Monica Haban (Brown)

Nina-

As St. John Chrysostom would state:

They are now wherever we are.

You have been a role model for us all.
A treasure to Art, and faithful to the Core. 

Love you and see you soon. 

Monica 

Monica Haban (Brown)

California Quentin comes to Columbus.  
Lawrence Quentin Foster that is.
Larry would love to see you
Saturday, October 17th at Massey's Pizza
in Graceland Shopping Center at 11:00 am
and thereafter. Mike Boulware has reserved
a table of 12.  Please RSVP Mike /All if you plan to join us. 

The OSU vs Indiana game will be televised there.
And so we gather again!  The Class of '66!

Lorraine Heitchue

Monica Haban (Brown)

Lorraine- 

What's your email address? I'll send the group photo to you!

Monica

Donna Kelley (Velazquez)

Monica, I have been looking occasionally for the photos of the 60th Reunion to be posted like other years.  Are they only available to those who attended and/or is there a cost involved? Thanks!