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Even though I am no longer practicing criminal law, from time to time I still have calls I for representation. (I don't know what the law school will think about collect calls from the Fulton County Jail). Anyway, last week I had several such calls, which always start about the same. "Do you remember me? My name is Sam Smith and you represented me on some charges a couple years ago," at which time I rack my brain to try to remember. Anyway, one of these calls was from a man who said he was referred to me by his best friend, who told him I was the most outstanding Federal criminal lawyer in Atlanta. When I asked who his friend was, he said Jerry Stone. Well, it turns out Jerry Stone is doing life-plus (for kidnapping) and is serving time in Reidsville State Penitentiary for high-security risks. I guess I got Jerry acquitted on the unlawful flight charge, which is always dismissed in Federal Court. Anyway. ..

Dartmouth is having a gala event November 15-16 for the national campaign kick-off. A group of alumni and their Dartmouth mentors will be recognized with the inaugural awarding of the Presidential Medal for Outstanding Achievement and Leadership. This event will take place at Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center, at 8:00 p.m. on November 15. If you need more information call 603/646-2 879.

Congratulations to Rick O. Williams and Jennifer who celebrated the birth of their first child, Tucker Sands Williams, in April. The three Williamses will be moving to Hong Kong to pursue investment banking opportunities for Goldman Sachs.

Paul Dixon and his wife, April, are enjoying their new home in Brandford, Ont. Paul is teaching grades four and five and will graduate from Ontario Theological Seminary in "Toronto with his master of theological studies. He will continue ministering in the school system but will not enter into pastoral work. Paul writes that Howie Hampton is the present attorney general of Ontario, government of Ontario.

John Cleary is a geoscientist/mountaineer in Reno, Nev., where he is involved in consulting and exploration ventures—Wild Horse Exploration and Able Mountain Engineering. John has been in the mining profession for 17 years, has earned the right to be a certified professional mountain guide, and is now studying for his California geological certification. John was part of the team that made the first U.S. ascent of Changtse, and he will be making an expedition to ascend Cho Oyu in 1992. Makes our desk life seem boring, doesn't it?

In the corporate world, Bill Beck is a venture capitalist with Ensign-Bickford Optics Company in Avon, Conn., where he just became general manager. EBOC makes many of the new fiber-optic laser-surgery devices that have received so much attention.

Meg Winthrop writes that she was elated to be part of the Oliver North defense and recent victory. After fighting for so many causes and riding the merry-go-round of her life she decided to work on her political aspirations. She is enjoying Washington, D.C., but often misses the romance of South America.

Lonna Slaby Saunders writes that she has interviewed Anthony Kennedy Shriver (brother of NBC's Maria Shriver) for a cover story for Chicago Life magazine. He told her that the Shrivers always beat the Kennedys in touch football, now that Arnold Schwartzenegger is on the Shriver team. Of course, Arnold is only allowed to block.

Congratulations to Jim McCulloch and his wife, Hope, who celebrated the birth of their daughter Bay.

Well, by the time you read this column, I trust the Atlanta Braves will have won the pennant. Here's hoping.

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