Category Archives: General Interest

Recent feature in Madison papers bring back memories

Posted on May 3, 2009 by webmasterchuck

Here is a link to a recent story featured in Madison newspapers that should bring back some memories:,  ChuckR Biz Beat: ‘Parman Place’ taking shape at Monroe-Glenway

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A Little History…….

Posted on January 1, 2009 by webmasterchuck

In the early 1980’s senior members of the West High faculty compiled a fascinating booklet called “The First Fifty Years”.   It is a chronology of how the school evolved over time.  One chapter called “In Addition” covered what was … Continue reading →

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“Proud to be a Mid-Westerner”… an essay for “displaced midwesterners”

Posted on December 8, 2008 by webmasterchuck

This “essay” was sent to me by classmate John Lorimer. ============================================== Thought you might enjoy this since you are all displaced from the Midwest. Subject: Proud to be a Mid-westerner If You Grew Up in the Midwest, then…     … Continue reading →

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Jon Gilbertson shares his thoughts and memories….

Posted on October 30, 2008 by webmasterchuck

I received the following message from Jon Gilbertson (husband of the late Mary (Kay) Gilbertson, (Note: the original message included photo attachments that are not included due to file size restrictions. Chuck.) October 29, 2008 Dear Family & Friends; As … Continue reading →

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Classmate “Charlie/Chuck” Lanphear is featured in column by Doug Moe in Capital Times

Posted on January 21, 2008 by webmasterchuck

I received a nice surprise today. A brief note from Chuck Lanphear, along with a fascinating article that appeared in the Madison papers on December 21, 2007. What a read!!! ChuckR

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