Friday, September 17, 2004

Update on C. E. Welch Ron Wilson visited CE yesterday and spoke to Carolyn Baldwin Quinlan, who sent this news to me: "CE is in Room 205B at Memorial. He seemed glad to see me, and although the nurses said not to stay too long, we did visit for a few minutes. He said he had been put up in a chair today by physical therapists, and felt they were trying to kill him. He said he can't stand up yet, but hopefully will be getting into more therapy soon. "Please urge the class members to send cards. I would imagine this is going to take a while to get him back on his feet, but he seems to be getting a good start." Thanks, Carolyn and Ron, for relaying this hopeful news. Hang in there, CE, and classmates, please send him a note or card: C. E. Welch 205B Memorial Hospital 701 North First Street Springfield, IL 62781 4:21:16 PM    comment []

John Linxwiler John Linxwiler, SHS '58, is the current director of the Springfield Parks and Recreation Commission. Suzanne Lee Boyd '58 recently sent me this account of John's activities: "As I walked in Washington Park this morning, I reflected upon how much our classmate, John Linxwiler, has done for Springfield's parks during his stint at the helm of Parks and Recreation. So many improvements have been made. "The Washington Park lagoon now has a lovely boardwalk, on which everyone enjoys walking to gaze at the ducks and other waterfowl. (Some day, we may have the annual Miss America contest right here on our very own boardwalk). "The park playground has been upgraded to a state-of-the-art area for the kids. The picnic shelter now has attractive landscaping. The rose and flower gardens are more gorgeous than ever. The tennis courts have been improved, along with the addition of a new pavilion since the old one burned down. "The newer Rotary and Centennial Parks are wonderful additions to our city. We take our grandchildren there frequently to play, since we live nearby. There are many, many other blatant restorations & revamping that could be mentioned. "I haven't actually seen John in years, but I hear his name often mentioned in regard to the parks. He always sat behind me in classes--my last name being 'Lee' then, & his, of course, 'Linxwiler.' So, thanks, John, for being another productive member of our SHS Class of '58!" Congratulations, John, and thanks, Suzi, for such a newsworthy item. A story on John appears in the September 19, 2004 Illinois Times. He notes that the best public playground for children is at Washington Park, at 1500 South Grand Avenue. 3:34:56 PM    comment []

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