Peggy Gartner (Dunlap)

Hi Roger,

Yes, the committee decided we would donate to Call To College and felt that would be a Great thing to do for our "50th" Class Reunion.  We are finalizing the details and we will have it posted after our meeting on the 12th of March.  Classmates will be able to donate early or the weekend of the Reunion.

Thanks for the compliment, everyone is working hard to make this a reunion to remember.

Peg

Malcolm Montgomery

Yes, thank you, Peggy! You have done a wonderful thing!

Virginia Steinbower (Crowe)

Agree! Thank y uo much Peggy! 

Jan Carol Burch (Campbell)

Thank You, Larry Nethers ,for the info about the change in the room rate at the Marriott. I called the sales manager,Stacey Curry to confirm that he did change the room rate to $109,and he said he did reduce the block rate to $109 to be fair. Anybody wanting that rate ,please hurry to reserve. Once the 15 rooms in the block are booked,I don't know that you will be able to get that senior rate. He told me that it was not supposed to be showing now that the senior rate was $109, but since it did show that,it would only be fair to change the block rate to $109.

 I had posted earlier that Doubletree by Hilton in dowtown Newark was going to ask for a code. When I went down to sign the contract ,I was told you didn't need a code,just book under Newark High Class of 1968,50th Class Reunion.  the cost is $115 per night,and reservations need to be received by 7/23/18,or when the block

of 15 rooms has been filled,whichever comes first. Any remaining rooms may be released for individual sale at the cut-off date. that is the same for Courtyard by Marriott.  Hope to see many of our classmates there. I am getting excited!  Jan

Dan McElroy

Thank you for the room info - my wife, Jill, and I had our wedding reception at the Granville Inn October 7, 1972. We booked a Queen Room this August 23rd-26th for the rate of $127/night to relive those memories. Don't know if anyone else is interested in the Granville Inn, but i thought I woul let you know if anyone else is interested. This was listed as the King Room special online (we thought this was a great rate), but they had no King's left and gave us the rate for a Queen for all 3 nights.

Diana Holmes (Brown)

I booked a room today at the Hampton Inn in Heath for $99/night.  That is the rate for Honors Discount Advance Purchase.  The only downside is that it cannot be cancelled.  Always keeping my fingers crossed as I get older & older.  Hoping to see a lot of people there.  

Patti Ridenour (Adams)

Larry Wilson

Just a reminder about our next reunion meeting, Monday, March 12th, at 6:00 P.M. at St. Leonard Catholic Church, 57 Dorsey Mill Rd, in Heath.  We will meet in a classroom that you enter from the driveway between the church and rectory.  If you can arrive a little early, we will take a look at the social hall and the kitchen, where we will be holding our 50th reunion.  Hope to see you there!!

Larry Wilson

Here's the link to A Call to College - www.acalltocollege.org/donors.aspx.  I will also put this on our event page once it's published.  On the linked page is a PDF file of our 1968 donor form.  Download it (you need Adobe Acrobat Reader), print it, and fill it out.  Mail the form and your contribution to the scholarship fund to Call to College.  This scholarship fund is a wonderful tribute and memorial to the great class of 1968!!

Larry Wilson

Mike Kelley sent me a couple of pictures from our 10th Reunion.  I posted them on our Facebook page and here on our website.  I didn't know we looked that good - of course that was 40 years ago!

Larry Wilson

Diana Holmes (Brown) just informed me that we lost another classmate this past November.  Aryawanna Amos (Kent) died on November 4, 2017.  Her obituary is included in "In Memory."  May Aryawanna rest in peace. 

Larry Wilson

To register for the 50th Class Reunion, click on "50th Reunion" in the Navigation panel.  Follow the prompts.  When you get to the last part of the registration process, you will see Linda Brucker's information and address on where to send the check.

Larry Wilson

Marty Lange lost his partner of 22 years, Connie Radabaugh.  Following is her obituary.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Marty, at your loss.

Newark - A funeral service for Constance "Connie" Sue Radabaugh, 65, of Newark, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at Brucker and Kishler Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Wilson Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 985 N. 21st St. Newark.

Connie passed away March 10, 2018 in Key Largo FL. She was born April 18, 1952, in Newark, Ohio, to the late Joseph Eugene and Nina Jean (Smith) Gilligan. 

Connie was a loving mother, loyal partner, gracious friend, and a tirelessly devoted "Mamaw". She enjoyed watching her grandchildren grow, and traveling the world with her partner, Marty. She ended her time here on earth, soaking in the island life - in the beautiful Florida Keys.

Connie is survived by her beloved partner of 22 years, Bruce (Marty) Lange; children, Allison (Clint) Moore, of Newark and Amy Williamson (Eric Cornwell) of Blacklick, OH; step-children, Josh (Heather) Lange of Newark, Nicholas (Kody) Lange of Lewis Center, OH and Nathan (Jessica) Lange of Grove City, OH; siblings, Jim (Judy) Gilligan, Steve Gilligan (Lori Griley), and Cathy (Mike) Schell, all of Newark, Doug (Robin) Gilligan of Charleston, SC, and Mark (Debbie) Gilligan of Newark, and grandchildren, Hallie, Hannah, Dillon, Mason, Braelyn, Kenzley, Landen, Koben, Kensingten, and Averi.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Judge Mike Radabaugh.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The American Heart Association: Red Dress.

To sign an online guest book, please visit www.brucker-kishlerfuneralhome.com.

Larry Wilson

For our 50th Reunion, we are planning a golf outing at Forest Hills Golf Course, Saturday morning, August 25th, at 9:00 A.M.  Cost will be $15.00 for 18 holes.  The cost will include a golf cart - such a deal!  Forest Hills also has a full bar that serves mixed drinks, beer, and wine.  They also have pizza, Sloppy Joes, hot dogs, shredded chicken, pulled pork, pop, chips, etc.

Sue Benner (Wages)

Tom and I booked at the Hampton Inn in Heath.  $107.  with AARP discount.            We plan to bring our bicycles and ride around.   Anyone else interested?   Maybe on Saturday instead of golf.

Thanks to all who have worked to organize the 50th reunion!!

Larry Wilson

Sounds like a great idea.  We have plenty of bike trails around here.

Peggy Gartner (Dunlap)

Just a reminder to our reunion committee....and anyone else wishing to help with our reunion!!!

Our meeting is Monday, May 14 at 6:00 pm at the Elements in downtown Newark.  We would love to have anyone from the Class of 1968 come and join in the preparation for our "50th" Class Reunion.  Kathy Applegate Danner is still looking for people to help her and her committee with the Decorations.

Thanks so much!

Steve Carlson

Iwill probly come in a wheelchair. Are both places handicap friendly with ramp acess??

Peggy Gartner (Dunlap)

ATTENTION REUNION COMMITTEE!!

CHANGING TONIGHT'S MEETING TO ST. LEONARD CHURCH, VENUE OF LAST MEETING.  

DUE TO CONSTRUCTION IN FRONT OF THE ELEMENTS.....AND THE CHANCE OF BAD WEATHER....WE ARE MOVING THE MEETING TO THE CHURCH.  SAME TIME 6:00PM

THANKS EVERYONE!!

Larry Wilson

Both the FOP and St. Leonard Church are on level ground.  There are no steps to climb, so both are handicap friendly.

Larry Wilson

Our committee has, with the help of Dick Pound, gathered several hundred - never before seen - pictures of the Class of 1968 from our high school days. We will be making DVD's to be sold during the Friday mixer and the Saturday dinner. Make sure you get your copy!!  (This one is from the yearbook)

Steve Ogilbee

Malcolm Montgomery

Silly me, I edited something on the registration and I have a number, etc., but after saving changes, I was unable to proceed to Linda Brucker's address, etc. for checkout. What is her address again, and to whom do I make out the check?

Larry Wilson

Make out check to Newark Class of 1968 and send to Linda Brucker, 246 Sherwood Dr. N, Newark, OH 43055.

Malcolm Montgomery

Thanks, Larry. I already heard from the web site.