We were saddened to hear this week of the death of Raphael "Ray" Ellenbogen of the Columbus, OH area. A longtime NBS member and Asylum contributor, Ray was an avid collector and researcher of paper money. He served on the board of the Society of Paper Money Collectors (SPMC), and had just attended the recent F.U.N. show in Orlando, FL. John and Nancy Wilson noted "he was a gentleman's gentleman, and will be missed."

In more Ohio news, Dave and Sherry Sklow of The Money Tree have completed their long-planned move to the Cleveland area. Dave took over the task of cataloging Money Tree literature sales after the death of Ken Lowe. Once the Sklows get settled in their new home, we can look forward to more regular Money Tree sale catalogs and coin show appearances.