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Rest in Peace, Mr. Positive
I still grieve Mr. Positive, R.I.P. 12-18-25. Carl Lambert Bentson. Age 62. I’ve driven or walked by his house most every day for 30 years to the clinic or West 7th. Both ways. 20,000 times I figure. Really.
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The Last Time I Saw Mr. Positive
The last time I saw Carl Bentson, he was laying on his back on his front steps. Eyes closed, glassy, kitty–wampus. His head on the lowest step.
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In Memoriam: Carl “Mr. Positive” Bentson
Carl “Mr. Positive” Bentson passed away on December 18. He was 62 Years old. A lifelong West 7th resident, Bentson was known as “Mr. Positive” because of his always upbeat […]
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Lunch with the one and only Mr. Positive
The fall weather is extra-ordinary today. 80°. Blue sky. Patches of atmosphere with the correct water content and altitude have been tricked into Cumulo-Nimbus white fluffs. Even the street folks look happy for this moment. I’m walking to the Day By Day Café. “Sit with me,” Carl says from a round metal outdoor table at…
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Mr. Positive is Ill, Part Three
It is verified factual that Carl Benston – Mr. Positive – has had seven months of stage four esophagus cancer and six months of “no more cancer chemo.” So, it was awfully good to see him this lovely fall Sunday out in front of his St. Clair house at his umbrella table. “How are you?”…
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Mr. Positive is ill, part two
OK, here’s what we know about neighborhood treasure Carl Bentson’s health and well-being from part one. He was diagnosed with stage–4 esophageal cancer at the end of February 2024. Not generally a good thing. Since then he has completed five chemo sessions at Region’s cancer center. Best friend Karen drives him to cancer world appointments,…
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Mr. Positive is ill
I’ve driven by Carl Bentson‘s St. Clair State Fair House every day for 30 years. Like so many others, I have to. To right-start my day. Triple points if Carl is sitting at his front yard card table and my honk gets a go-ahead wave. A blessing. Today will be OK.
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“Mr. Positive” Retires after 40 years at Bridgeview School
“Mr. Positive” Carl Bentson, 61, was honored with a sumptuous Mancini’s dinner on March 18 for his 40 years of service at Bridgeview School. Nobody worked harder or was more […]
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Notebook Recollections: Mr. Positive
Local icon Tim Rumsey walked to work most days from 1987 to 2000. He began as a form of exercise but kept at it for his love of local lore harvested […]