MORE "CATCH UP"

     I, the Kornerman,  indicated earlier how surprised I was when a doctor's appointment very quickly turned into surgery and a hospital stay.

     More surprised than I, however, may have been that Drake Relays group of followers who I had met with just the day before my hospital admission.

     Each year, BHS 59ers, Steve Shaler and Tim Croxen plus Barry Wills, BHS-58, meet a few days prior to the relays, which they have been faithfully attending each year since their high school days. 

     We met at McDonald's and were joined this year by a special newcomer, Dr. Alan (Buddy) Munson, BHS-59. Needless to say, the two hours of talk included the Relays, families and, of course, memories of those days of long ago. Buddy, the Toreador quarterback, even brought up an infamous, lost fumble he made at an opponent's one yard line. Not a happy memory.

     The group has settled into the same favorable seats for many years at the Relays. Their seats even have a well received "back rest" right behind and they continue to enjoy watching those special national and even world track and field performances that often occur.

     I particularly enjoyed one, non-relay item provided by Tim Croxen. He was still a bit jet-lagged after just returning from a trip to Paris.

     Tim relayed how he and his wife were sitting at a Paris outdoor cafe one day and it was obvious he was being surveyed by an older French lady who noticed that Tim was wearing some type of I-Hawk apparel.

     As the Croxen's departed. They walked by the curious lady who stuck out a hand with just two English words........"Caitlin Clark." Amazing.

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     BOYDS

     Linda Boyd Bravard, BHS-61, was pleased with the mention of and response too the recent historical material we have posted on the famous Boyd's Dairy.

     Loren Frazier, BHS-58, wrote, "I need to add my name to the list of former Boyd's employees. My time there was split between the south side store and the West Boone store. I  also filled in at the North Side store on occasion. Boyd's was a great place to work and not just for the young people. My mother, Margaret Frazier, also worked there after the death of my father. The Boyd brothers and their employees were great people to work for and with. Boyds was a tremendous asset to Boone." 

     Yes, one of Boyd's greatest contributions to the community, during their many years of existence, was their employment of hundreds of Boone residents young and old. Its been suggested we try to revive some memories by starting a list of former employees we can remember.

    Here's a starter list......Jim, Gene, Linda and Tolley Boyd, Margaret and Loren Frazier, Ruth Johnson, Alan Bice, Sheila Anonson, Lila Swain, Laverne Anderson, Judy Appenzeller, Ann McDermott, Ruth Ann Ripley, Tom Matt, Dick Farley. Who else???

    Loren said, "when you're done with that, start a list of former Fareway "young people" who worked under manager Floyd Adams and learned some great work ethics."

   The Kornerman says, "oh yes, for many, it was a long, all day Saturday for something like five bucks......right?" I agree, though, that there were many great life lessons learned during those few hours, some that could never be taught properly in a school classroom.

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   Classmate Richard Longworth, BHS-53, regarding my Korner description of my recent experience, "at our age, we don't ail so much as we disintegrate, losing troublesome but dispensable bits and pieces. You're right, the important thing is to spot those bits and pieces before they blow up into big trouble."

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   Good guy Vern Modeland, BHS-50, is still promoting the great education we hometown Booneites have received here. He wrote, "your recent mention of the Arnold Palmer connection took me back to the many so-called celebrities or famous people I've had an opportunity to visit with over my career as a photo-journalist/writer. Upshot of it all is that I wouldn't trade places with any of them. Growing up and getting a foundation education in Boone in the 40's and 50's; was worth more than any of that. I feel sorry for any who didn't get to experience those times in Boone." 

   To that, the Kornerman says, without hesitation and great intent, AMEN.

K-----K

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