[Dialogue] Appreciating Jay Antenen Sr.

[George Packard]

Great tribute, N&J and Howies.

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From: dialogue-bounces at wedgeblade.net
[mailto:dialogue-bounces at wedgeblade.net] On Behalf Of Norm and Judy Lindblad
Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2009 4:41 PM
To: Colleague Dialogue; Order Ecumenical Community
Subject: [Dialogue] Appreciating Jay Antenen Sr.


Dear Antenen Family, 

We greet you all with some fond memories and appreciation for your
invitation to recall Jay Sr. stories.  The Howies and Lindblads had a
splendid ORID conversation while spending a weekend together in Tucson.  As
you surround yourselves with love and comfort for one another, please know
that we have all of you nestled in our hearts and prayers.


Only Jay Antenen Sr. would craft an action proposal for economic development
in his beloved Hamilton, Ohio that included a tour of the new, state of the
art sewage treatment plant, followed by a picnic and visit to the Greenwood
Cemetery (where he happened to be President of the Board)!  Not only did he
propose it during the Butler County Forum, he implemented it 18 months later
with a 5 car caravan of loyal colleagues.  The crowning glory of this event
was the fortuitous decision of the local Public Radio Station to broadcast
the Hallelujah Chorus just as the caravan reached its resting place at the
cemetery.  We opened all the car windows, cranked up the volume, and
celebrated the occasion in true Antenen twinkle-in-the-eye style.

We often remember the many ways Jay (and Ann) have enriched our lives, the
ICA's, and Hamilton's.  In addition to the RS1's and Town Meetings there
were: the Bayad Consult, superb Rotary sponsored Science Fairs (we got to be
judges), Class of '41 Reunion events, Regional Consults in Des Moines and
Morehead, KY, and locating Ohio projects for the IERD.  All the events Jay
led came into being with proper feet under the table intentionality and
reflective conversations to at least the 3rd. level. When clogging at the
Morehead Consult proved to be a near life threatening experience, Jay
decided he was out of shape, went home, and joined the YMCA.  Running became
another passion and the family included appropriate length marathons when
celebrating his 70th birthday and beyond.

Jay is one of our most unforgettable characters.  He has been erudite
personified and one who grounded the Spirit Movement in the local soil of
Hamilton, Ohio and the globe.  

With love and gratitude,
Norm and Judy Lindblad and Dick and Ellen Howie  
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