June 27, 2024 Tim Rumsey 8 min read Columns

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, treatments and pharmacy pick ups. Neighborhood all-stars Mark, Emil, Linda, Trent, Tracy and Chuck and Bill Quinn help with everyday stuff.

May 4, 2024 Tim Rumsey 5 min read Mr. Positive

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.

March 27, 2024 Tim Rumsey 0 min read Mr. Positive

“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

March 27, 2024 Tim Rumsey 5 min read Columns, United Family Medicine

Piano lessons – finale

Ever since the first piano – outside – the UFM clinic column in December’s “Community Reporter,” letters have been pouring in. Well, three. One congratulatory, one asking about a “rash down there” and one cease and desist note begging for a “column about anything other than another piano.”

January 23, 2024 Tim Rumsey 8 min read Columns, United Family Medicine

Piano lessons, part two

We last left our beloved outside-the-clinic-piano at the end of January 2017. Under the UFM carport entrance. Inviting, daring patients to tickle the ivory.

February 2017 was piano neutral. Actually, piano nada. Not much action. Then, all of a sudden, St. Patrick’s Day was upon us.

December 28, 2023 Tim Rumsey 5 min read Columns

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Mr. Positive is ill, part two

Mr. Positive is ill

“Mr. Positive” Retires after 40 years at Bridgeview School

Piano lessons – finale

Piano lessons, part two

Recollection of a recollection

Piano Lessons , part one

The greatest West 7th bicycle ride in the history of the world

“Red” Heroff was West 7th all the way