Class Bulletin Board

Paul Roberts at the Englert Theater

Folks,

Our classmate Paul Roberts plays banjo with the Burlington Street Bluegrass Band. Classmate Jackie (Dague) Nicholson wants us to know that Paul and the Band will be opening for the Del McCoury Band at the Englert Theater on November 8.

Here is the announcement, sent out by the Burlington Street Bluegrass Band.

There is no bluegrass at the Wildwood next Wednesday, as the The Burlington Street Bluegrass Band will be opening for the Del McCoury Band at the Englert Theatre in Iowa City, 7:30 PM on Wednesday, November 8th.  Del McCoury has been a giant in bluegrass music for six decades.  Del and his band have been awarded nine International Bluegrass Music Association Entertainer of the Year trophies, two Grammy awards and enjoy membership in the legendary Grand Ole Opry.  You can learn more about the Del McCoury Band and purchase tickets here:https://ci.ovationtix.com/36399/performance/11370721Never fear, the BSBB will be back at the Wildwood on November 22nd and again for two more shows in December – 12/6 and 12/20.  Til then, we hope to see you at the Englert!“I consider myself traditional at heart, but I don’t have any boundaries. I’m just a guy that likes to sing and play music. Whatever strikes me to do I’ll do it. Without wrecking things.”

Del McCoury

Alaskan visitor

Hi Dave: 
Thought I’d share the little West High gathering we had earlier today.

Janet Gregory came back to Iowa City for a visit from her home in Alaska and found a few hours to get together. Janet, Sue Davison and Nancy (Masbruch) Olinger caught up on the latest over the past several years. Janet and Nancy became friends way back in kindergarten and then we met Sue in 7th grade. Lots of laughter and memories shared. We even pulled in Carla (Blaug) Kestler via FaceTime from California for a bit. It was a walk down memory lane.

Take care,
Nancy

Sue (Davison) Haigh, Nancy (Masbruch) Olinger, and Janet Gregory

Elder Care Support

Dave,

I’ve been care giving for 19 years now. I’d be happy to give tips to anyone wanting to make things safe for an elderly loved one – I have so many tips I’ve put into place between my late husband Tom and dad and now mom – and many are money savers as well.

Ruth Jurgens Noth

Anti-Human Trafficking

Hi Dave:

I’m an advocate for anti-human trafficking. I volunteer as a youth presenter in schools for ages 12+. I’m with an organization called Chains Interrupted based in Cedar Rapids. The founder has worked alongside Tim Ballard, who was featured in the recent movie Sound of Freedom. God’s children are not for sale.

Nancy Masbruch Olinger

ALS Support

Hi Dave:

You may add my name as a resource for persons facing ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). In particular, from the perspective of a caregiver, who in the ALS world are known as cALS (persons with the disease are called pALS). No cause or cure … terminal 100% of the time.

Nancy Masbruch Olinger