A page from “Phyllis’ Diary”

I received the following message from Phyllis (Mintz) Eisenberg she wanted to share.

ChuckR:

“Sent: 2/6/2010 11:05:20 P.M. Pacific Standard Time

Subj: neil sedaka and aunt lubey

most of you know that lubey has dementia–what comes with the “territory” is something called sundowners disease..which makes dementia patients get aggravated and agitated…

The only thing that calms her down is listening to Neil Sedaka singing yiddish songs.  Cousin Natalie Finn Birnbaum gave her the CD..

Tonight I met Neil Sedaka before his concert  in Palm Springs..I was allowed to go backstage..

I told him the story and he got tears in his eyes.  We took pictures together.

Natalie’s husband Mike took a picture of Neil and Put it together with a picture of Lubey–I held that while I was having my picture taken..Hopefully it is attached to this email.

What an exciting night.. he was so nice..and what a talent.

Phyllis Mintz Eisenberg”

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Patty (Schneider) Hoffman’s husband

I received the following message from Phyllis (Mintz) Eisenberg today with news about Patty’s husbands health.

(Note:  for privacy reasons, I removed the last four digits of Patty’s phone number.  Any classmate wishing her number can contact me, and I’ll gladly provide it.  ChuckR

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Classmate James Lundquist dies

John Lorimer has reported the passing of another classmate.  The following obituary appeared in the Madison papers on 12/21/09:  ChuckR

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Bob Lincks getting a new mailing address effective 2/1/2010

I received an email from Bob Lincks that effective 2/1/20210, he will have a new mailing address.  Anyone wishing his new address can contact me.  ChuckR

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Alumni Directory question

I have received a couple of comments from classmates about the emails and postcards they received from Harris Connect, LLC, sent on behalf of the “Publication Office for Madison West High School”.  The card and message is seeking classmates to call to verify information to be included in a West High Alumni Directory.  A sample is shown below.

As the administrator of this website, I am taking a “Neutral” position on this project.  Everyone should make their own decision if they wish to have their information published in this directory.  I would suggest that everyone connect to the links provided in their email,  review the privacy policies, and make sure that you are comfortable with them.  Also, understand the costs of the directory options offered.

ChuckR

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Charlotte (Chidester) Carr passes away

The following obituary appeared in the Madison newspapers today (November 21, 2009).

Thanks to John Lorimer for providing the link to the story.  ChuckR

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“Medicare Madam News…….”

I received the following message from Phyllis (Mintz) Eisenberg:

“Nancy grosshandler will be putting together a 70th birthday party for the “girls” of our class.  It will be in Madison some time in June-2010.  Any one interested–please contact nancy”

ChuckR

Mother of Margaret (Freed) New passes

Phyllis (Mintz) Eisenberg received this message from Margaret this week:

From:     Phyllis Mintz Eisenberg
Subject:     From Margaret Freed
Date:     October 24, 2009 9:35:20 PM CDT
To:     Chuck Radke

“I was just in Madison a couple of weeks ago to bury my mother. She lived at Oakwood and was 2 weeks shy of age 101″

Below is the obituary that appeared in the Madison papers on October 4, 2009:

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Future Class Gifts News

John Lorimer included the following comment with the photos of the Ash Street Project:

“Next is getting you some of the feedback I have received re: future gifts to West and a list of the donors so far.  I plan to convene the committee to review the donations and suggestions sometime in Nov.

Stay tuned.

ChuckR

Ash Street Project Dedication Photos

Classmate John Lorimer visited West High recently to see the completed Ash Street Project.  He provided the following photos:

Special Note:  John added the following:  “You might want to add that if anyone outside of Madison would like a photo of a paver they bought, I would be glad to take one and email it to them—-before the snow flies.“  Email John here.

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