08/31/10: Hi Ya'll, I got a call over the weekend from Anne Lindsley (Larry Lindsley's wife) RSVP'ing for the Dirty Two Club BBQ. We talked a little and I asked how she was doing. She said fine after triple bypass surgery. I said "that's why I didn't see you at SW". I tihink see works in the Tower. I don't know how public she wants to be. I hadn't heard so much as a mention, even from Kymm Leggit, who is her bud. 'Course I only saw Kymm once, maybe twice, and we said we'd talk more later and we didn't. But I thought I'd pass it along. 'Course you may already know about it, but I didn't see it mentioned in the Health and Welfare portion of the minutes.
Have a good rest of the week and a Great Labor Day. Best Regards, Mike Stewart
08/27/10: “Gary Brauer came home last Friday, as he was not responding to treatment. He is now in the loving care of his family and is also receiving hospice support. He has been so overwhelmed by the calls and prayers – it means so much to him and the family. He is so happy to be home where he is comfortable and of course with his cat LUCY. He really enjoys the quiet with no beeping, buzzers and people waking him up all the time. If people would like to visit, now would be a good time and they are more than welcome. Please call Tawana first at 909-240-0213.”
08/26/10: Sad news from Pennsylvania. Long time Bonneville racer Ed Kowalski, Sr died this morning of an apparent heart attack. Ed and his son EJ have been running roadsters for almost 25 years, and set a new flathead record this year. Richard Venza
08/25/10: Ed Kowalski of the ECTA & Bonneville racer passed away after returning home from speed week. They set a record of 163.553 after 22 years of trying on the salt. Car # 723 XF/FR. This was reported by Joe Timney Of ECTA. Glen
08/17/10: Jim Kirk is out of the Hospital and on the Salt. He is wearing a back and neck brace. Jim is very grateful to the Emergency Response Team who took care of his every need after the incident. The EMLA also responded with cash. See you on the salt, Jim.
08/16/10: Ed Newett, owner of 808 "The Eight Ball", became ill at Bonneville and went home on the 14th. He is now in Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach recovering from abdominal surgery.
08/11/10: Gary finished 3 tough days of chemotherapy today at Redlands Community Hospital, where he has been for the last three weeks, he may come home Wednesday or Thursday of this week according to his Dr. Am awaiting an appointment date and info from UCLA. In 3 weeks he will return to the hospital for another session of chemotherapy, also for 3 days. He has a great outlook and says, he is going to beat this cancer if he has anything to do with it, he has a lot of racing to do with his family and friends who have been so supportive through this unbelievable ordeal. I want to thank you all for your calls, concerns and sincere encouragement and prayers, it is overwhelming.
It means everything to Gary and I and our family. Best Wishes and have a Great Time In Bonneville, and be safe.
Gary, Twana and Mike
08/07/10: Family, friends and racers, I would like to thank everyone for all the calls and visits. It is greatly appreciated and means allot to all of us especially Gary. Most recent update Gary will be receiving chemotherapy Sunday morning at Redlands Community Hospital. Again thank you for all the hospitality and concern. I will be in contact with you soon, regarding Gary's prognosis. Have a great time in Bonneville you all will be missed. Love to all, Twana
08/04/10: “Gary Brauer went into Redlands Community Hospital last Tuesday. He is currently undergoing tests. To allow Gary the rest he needs, please redirect any and all inquiries to either Ed Stuck 817-800-4462 or Alan Fogliadini 805-708-0495, as Twana contacts one them every couple of days with his updates. Gary’s Fuel Roadster, #716 is all ready to go to Bonneville. Our best wishes are with him and his family.” Miriam
07/28/10: Ed Farrell went into the operating room at 10:30 yesterday morning and we didn't hear anything until 4:30 when the doctor came out. The actual surgery took 4 hours, longer than expected because there was more bleeding than expected, and the cauterizing took some time. Fortunately, he came through the surgery with no apparent adverse effects. His head is sore so he was on pain medication through the night, but hasn't taken any yet today. I spent the night on a cot in his room and the nursing staff kept good track of him. They came in every two hours to take readings and test his physical and mental ability. They were amazed at how strong he is, pleading for him not to squeeze their fingers so hard. He has had a little garbled speech, but that could still be the result of the anesthesia and pain medicine. He answers most questions clearly. Today they got him up for lunch and then walked him around the hospital hallway. He felt much better after that, but was ready for another nap.
The mass was sent for laboratory testing and the results could be back sometime later this week. We'll just hope the mass is benign. Dorothy
07/25/10: Ed Farrell had Brain Surgery to remove 3 tumors, one of which is malignant! Risky operation. They are behind the eye, I think he said the left eye back about an inch. He and Ernie worked three days straight, Wed - Friday to put his Jimmy back together. He wanted to get it into the car so Dorothy, his wife, could get a fair amount of $ for a running car, vs a stack of car parts! But at least the motor is pretty much together on the engine stand. I found out about this late Friday. Jim Synder and Mike Stewart
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