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Author Topic: Richard Wolfe in car accident William Hooper Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1879 From: Mobile, AL USA Registered: Jun 99 posted 06-06-2005 01:21 AM                        From the THS: quote: Richard Wolfe, past THS Board member, proud owner of the ROXY in Northhampton PA and frequent conclave attendee was involved in a serious head-on car crash on April 22. Unfortunately, Richard has continued to struggle with further health issues related to his injuries. Tisha Sheldon of LHAT alerted THS to Richard's situation and we pass this information on to his THS friends with Richard's permission. Richard writes that while his recovery has been "tough", the ROXY continues to operate at full schedule thanks to his very able assistant Todd, who has also attended a few Conclaves with Richard. Wow, this is a shock. Get better fast, Richard!  |  IP: Logged Brad Miller Administrator Posts: 17775 From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall) Registered: May 99 posted 06-06-2005 04:00 AM                     Egad! Hopefully his recovery is speedy. Anyone know his assistant? Perhaps he could give us some updates.  |  IP: Logged Jonathan M. Crist Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 531 From: Hershey, PA, USA Registered: Apr 2000 posted 06-06-2005 12:08 PM                     I understand that the accident occurred as Richard was on his way to get a part for the magnificent marquee on his theatre. See www.roxytheaternorthampton.com. Richard's right arm was shattered (so he cannot write or type) resulting in three surgeries so far. The last surgery was due to an infection which had set in. Richard has been forced to curtail his theatre's matinee schedule because of on-going physical therapy as Todd has a daytime job. When I spoke to him this past weekend he seemed to be doing better but it is taking a lot more time for him to mend then he originally thought. (Happens to all of us as we get older, I guess.)  |  IP: Logged Darryl Spicer Film God Posts: 3250 From: Lexington, KY, USA Registered: Dec 2000 posted 06-06-2005 08:53 PM                    Tim Reed may have some info soon. Last I heard he told me he was living in an appartment over that theatre. Not sure now.  |  IP: Logged John Pytlak Film God Posts: 9987 From: Rochester, NY 14650-1922 Registered: Jan 2000 posted 06-07-2005 10:34 AM                        Get well soon, Mr. Wolfe!  |  IP: Logged John T. Hendrickson, Jr Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 889 From: Freehold, NJ, USA Registered: Apr 2001 posted 06-07-2005 07:59 PM                     Richard- Hope you are reading this and I wish you a speedy recovery. Next time I'm up in the area visiting my sister, who lives in Neffs and frequents the Roxy, I intend to stop by for a social call. Hope you will be well by then!  |  IP: Logged Rich Granata Film Handler Posts: 61 From: Bethlehem PA USA Registered: Mar 2004 posted 06-14-2005 02:31 PM                     Richard. I was just going to send you a quick email to see how you were doing and tell you about what i've been up to lately. I'm sorry to hear about the accident. I know its been some time so I hope your back and well soon. I just moved to the Easton Area so I'll stop by the theatre if I get the chance.  |  IP: Logged Richard C. Wolfe Master Film Handler Posts: 250 From: Northampton, PA, USA Registered: Apr 2000 posted 07-17-2005 10:20 PM                        I'm back in the saddle again. It's been a long tough 12 weeks, but I feel pretty good now and have just returned to my full work load as of Thursday. I can now finally lift the 6000 foot reels back onto the top of the projectors. I'm starting matinees again as of this week. I still have to go to rehab three times a week, but can now schedule those so they won't interfere with matinee scheduling. It will still be some time until I get full use of my right wrist, if ever, but I'll keep trying. It was completely shattered, the worst the surgeon said that he had ever worked on. However, although still a bit stiff, and unable to be straightened out, I can do almost everything I could do before. Thanks for the concern on behalf of those here at film-tech. John, I'll look forward to seeing you at the Roxy and will give you the full tour. Rich, I hope to see you sometime soon. Are you still at the Saucon Valley theatre? Thanks again to everyone.  |  IP: Logged Brad Miller Administrator Posts: 17775 From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall) Registered: May 99 posted 07-18-2005 05:37 AM                     Good to hear you're back in the game!  |  IP: Logged Floyd Justin Newton Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 559 From: Phoenix, Arizona, USA Registered: Jun 2002 posted 07-18-2005 10:30 AM                     Yeah, Brad.... you just can't keep REAL showman away for Long!  |  IP: Logged William Hooper Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1879 From: Mobile, AL USA Registered: Jun 99 posted 07-19-2005 01:55 AM                        Good to see you're back in service, Richard! PT works, & cussing in PT also yields satisfying results.  |  IP: Logged John T. Hendrickson, Jr Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 889 From: Freehold, NJ, USA Registered: Apr 2001 posted 07-20-2005 10:45 AM                     Great news, Richard. I'll email you the next time I'm planning to get up your way, and I'll take you up on that tour!  |  IP: Logged

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