PICTURE MEMORIES

     Max Moore, BHS-46, often sends pictures to the Korner, primarily  of Boone and Iowa, that provide some nice memories.
     Most recently, he sent a traditional picture of the Boone and Scenic Valley train roaring over the Boone river valley but also a picture of Bob Barstad, BHS-46, in his chef's garb.
     Bob and his wife, Veloise Ahrens Barstad, BHS-46, owned and operated some wonderful eating establishments in Boone many years ago.
     Remember the Hickory Haus, which was located in the Stoll Bottling Works building just north of the fire station on Allen Street? Makes me think of biscuits and gravy, pecan and cinnamon rolls and various other goodies.
     Later, they had the restaurant portion of the American Inn Motel on South Story.
     I recall a particular visit with Bob when he told me of his experience with the wonderful singer, Anne Murray......who became one of the best female vocalists ever.
     Yes,  Anne Murray, in her early years "on the road," appeared at the American Inn and Bob recalled how upset she was about her career path at that time . He described her as being in tears and not a bit happy with how things were developing. She seemed about to "give it up." Bob, of course, tried to provide encouragement.
     We know what, eventually, happened after that. Numerous best selling records and many and various honors and awards.
     Bob's younger brother, Leland "Lee" Barstad, BHS-53, was a classmate of mine and then there was Sherrill, BHS-56, who with her husband, Jack Balcom, returned "home" to Boone a couple years ago after living down south for quite some time.
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     BITS AND PIECES: (1) Kathleen Wheelock wondered if what she had heard was true. She understood Roger Martin, BHS-69, had purchased the old Boyd's Dairy ice cream recipe for use in his new Big Kahuna ice cream shop. The Kornerman replied that, "I don't think so." Roger is using an ice cream brand from "out of state." I believe its Austin or Astin or something like that. (2) John Kueck, BHS-61, mentioned that Bacon Jewelers were the successor too and the purchaser of his uncle Jule Kueck's Jewelry. He wrote, "I see they have moved their store to the Highway 30 area and I wondered if there are any other jewelry stores left in Boone? No, since the closing of Eckstein's, Bacon's stand alone. (3) Rudy Knight, BHS-71, was sorry to learn in the Korner the passing of Jon Welin, BHS-70. Rudy wrote, "Jon and I worked together at J.C. Petersen Clothing in the early 70's." He added, "thank you for your continued column as I really do enjoy reading it on a weekly basis."
(4) People have wondered......Pufferbilly Days is September 6-8 this year.
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     The Kornerman says, "I know, sometimes our viewers "let us down a bit" by their lack of memory contributions to the Korner. But even if we just come up with the obituaries alone twice a week, I'm proud to provide that service, especially to out-of-state residents who have no other way of knowing about the deaths of old friends or even family members due to our available limited media outlets."
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     BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Eric Schroeder, 59, Louisiana............Jacqueline Bushore Tabor, Fraser...........Travis Thornton, 47, Baxter..........Janet Marie Fisher, 72, Madrid.
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