Jackie Alper in hospital

Subject: Jackie Alper in hospital
From: TeriLu
Date: 04 Jan 02 - 10:30 PM

Jackie Alper, much-loved former host (and creator of) the "Mostly Folk" show on WRPI 91.5FM, referred to as "Ma" by Ronnie Gilbert, friend of W.Guthrie,P.Seeger,etc., and considered by The Eighth Step Coffeehouse at the Cohoes Music Hall, Cohoes N.Y. as resident honorary grandma/ma/invaluable treasure,is in St. Clare's Hospital in Schenectady, N.Y. facing hip surgery, after falling last night and breaking her hip. For anyone who knows her and wants to be updated, call the hospital at 518-382-2233 for patient info, or check in with Margie at the 8th Step Coffeehouse, 518-434-1703. Peace, TeriLu

Subject: RE: Jackie Alper in hospital
From: Jeri
Date: 04 Jan 02 - 10:41 PM

I used to listen to Jackie and "Mostly Folk" every week when I lived in the area. I greatly enjoyed the show, and I learned a lot from it. I wish her a speedy recovery.

Subject: RE: Jackie Alper in hospital
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 04 Jan 02 - 10:51 PM

Maybe we can send her a print out of this.

Get well Jackie. You are an absolute treasure in our business.

Rick Fielding

Subject: RE: Jackie Alper in hospital
From: Sandy Paton
Date: 05 Jan 02 - 12:00 AM

Saw Jackie at Vaughn Ward's Memorial Gathering a few weeks ago. She was chipper, as always. When asked "How are you?" she responded "Fair to maudlin." We'll give Margie a call and ask to be kept informed. 'Tis true - Jackie's a folk music treasure!

Sandy

Subject: RE: Jackie Alper in hospital
From: Big Mick
Date: 05 Jan 02 - 01:30 PM

You are in my prayers, Jackie. Get well soon. We need all the grandma's, ma's, special friends, invaluable treasures, we can get.

Mick

Subject: RE: Jackie Alper in hospital
From: kytrad (Jean Ritchie)
Date: 05 Jan 02 - 04:20 PM

Chin up, Jackie- Hip replacements are fairly routine these days (it helps to keep telling yourself that!). I hope your op goes well and you hospital stay is short, and that your have good, loving help and support when you get home. You and Joe always had a special place in our hearts. Blessings and love, Jean and George

Subject: RE: Jackie Alper in hospital
From: georgeward
Date: 06 Jan 02 - 02:15 AM

Jackie had surgery last night (Friday). It went well. Saw her this afternoon, and she seems to be recovering well. Keep her in your thoughts. -George ::-.--O

Subject: RE: Jackie Alper in hospital
From: Jerry Rasmussen
Date: 06 Jan 02 - 06:30 AM

Just wanted to add my prayes and well wishes. It's been a long time since I sang at the Eighth Step and Cafe Lena's and some of the other coffee houses in the Albany area, but it seemed like Jackie was always there to cheer me on. Now it's time to cheer her on. A wonderful, warm, loving lady. Good memories. And hello, George! It seems like too often these days we meet old friends at memorial services..

Jerry