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       The Lumberjack Review 
 

2001 Boat Race Winners...The winners of the annual boat race drawing have been announced.  The $200 prize goes to Hiram Bender of Canton, MS., the $300 prize goes to Bucky Frame of Summersville and the grand prize of $1,000 goes to Chris Colanera of Richwood.   Thanks to everyone who contributed and made this year's boat race fundraiser such a success.  The profits will be used for future scholarships.

Association Awards $6,000 In Scholarships - Comstock Family Conveys $5,000 More...Three Richwood students are entering college this fall with the help of scholarships awarded by the Alumni Association.  Five more will be assisted through scholarships made available by the children of Hugh and Nina Comstock.

Jessica Lee McLaughlin, granddaughter of the late Norma McLaughlin received the largest RHS Alumni Scholarship - $1,000 a year for four years.  Alycia Marie Adams of Fenwick received a $1,000 scholarship.  She is the daughter of Russell Adams and Jo Ellen Hamrick. 

The Kathleen Westfall Barger Memorial Scholarship is given in the memory of Kathleen, by her husband Ross Barger, and administered by the Association.  It was awarded to Levi D. Bragg, son of Dan and Dolly Bragg of Craigsville.

Comstock Family Scholarships were awarded to Janis Rae Henline (Business Administration) and Jamie Renee Henline (Secondary Education), daughters of Sanford and Elsie Henline of Richwood; Marcie Kay Flanagan (Chemistry), daughter of Bill Cody and Cathy Lynn Flanagan of Calvin; Andrea Eileen Miller (Pre-Medicine), daughter of Bill and Kimberly Miller of Nettie; James Kurt Kessler (Computer Science), son of John and Rhonda Kessler of Richwood.

Cherry River Festival Boat Race Proves Profitable...Alumni Association ticket sales for the Cherry River Festival Boat Race surpassed expectations according to coordinators.  Prizes totaling $1,500 were awarded this year, and $2,032.49 was netted for Association projects.  The race was taken over this year from the Committee for the Improvement of Richwood (CIR.)

Unpredicted water levels in the Cherry River over the last few years have meant the actual "boats" have remained in storage and a drawing has determined the winners.  Coordinators hope to "return to some form of water" next year.

It certainly paid to be from out of town in this year's drawing.  Winner of the $1,000 to prize was Larry Webb of Oldtown, MD; Phillip White, Parkersburg, WV received $250; Garnet Boblett Byrne of Kent, OH won $150 and Christina Strickler of Alwexis, NC received $100.

Garnet wrote back, thanking the Association for the $150, returning $50 as a donation.  She said that the remaining went to her daughter.

Thanks to all Alumni and friends who purchased and sold tickets for the event.

Reminder...Your dues are used exclusively for the RHS Alumni Association Scholarships.  Some of you have also made additional donations earmarked for the fund.  It is really appreciated by the students who are seeking assistance to continue their educations.

Remembering Norma...The Lumberjack Review Staff mourns the passing of Norma (Leatherwood) McLaughlin '51.

In remembering Norma, Ann (Lusk) Spencer noted that, "Norma was always very community minded and did everything she could to help Richwood."  After graduating Norma and her husband moved to Cleveland, but returned to Richwood about 20 years ago.  They ran "The Bright Spot" until retirement.  When Alumni Association mailings went out, Norma, along with Wanda Given '49 were the workhorses who accomplished them.

Norma...you will be sorely missed.

Help Us With More Memorials...In the next edition of "The Lumberjack Review," we plan to remember our friends and classmates who have passed away during this past year.  If you know of someone who should be included, please let us know.  Please, take a moment and email us with your information.

How About A Cookbook...We're scattered all over and we've not only taken old favorite Richwood recipes with us, we've developed new ones or maybe given a new flavor to an old one.   In either case, a cookbook would be a great way to share the old and the new, and be a super fund-raiser. 

We'd like to get everything together and published for our upcoming Richwood Centennial.

When you send your recipes, make sure that the ingredients and measurements are legible (and correct!)  Mark each for a category, i.e. main dish, meat, salad, etc.

If there is a special story or memory that goes with the recipe, share that too.  We'll try to include a brief bit along with the recipe.  When the recipe is one from the region you are in now, let us know.

And don't forget to include your name, address, phone number (not for publication) and your RHS class, or your relationship to a class member (husband, daughter, wife, great-aunt...)

Send your recipes by November 10 to:  RHS Alumni Associations Cookbook, PO Box 408, Richwood, WV 26261.

Updates...The Jukebox repair project got a shot in the arm when Cherry Valley Furniture owner Rick Turley volunteered labor and materials to replace the wood panels.  Thanks Rick.  And thanks to RHS teacher Carl O'Dell, who, with the help of his students, will be restoring the painted panels.  Wanda keeps working.   First it was the Bell, then the Cannon, and most recently Wanda Given '49 raised the money needed to erect a flagpole at City Hall.  Often we overlook the contributions made through effort and dedication.  Thanks Wanda!  Another seemingly tireless volunteer for the Alumni Association is Bill Brewster.   Bill handles much of the everyday "stuff" at Alumni Hall and is always a willing spokesman for us.  Roselyn Ann (Roberts) Brown '51 fell and broke her hip and is recuperating at home.  Her address is HC 63 Box 67, Nettie, WV 26681.

Donations...Bill and Mary Taylor, Jane Miller, Vivian McClung Montreas, Mary Jane (Khul) Knoff, Ray Friend, Harry White (jukebox project,) Vera and Bill Neal (scholarship fund,) Ruth and Mike Dean, Ed Pratt (RHS historical flags and band cape,) Wanda Perrone (jukebox project,) Robert Stanley (in memory of Norma Sue McLaughlin,) Douglas Comstock, Rick Turley (wood panel repair on jukebox project.)

Notice...The Richwood High School Alumni Association is seeking address lists, especially for more recent graduating classes.  We also need class representatives to work with us in planning for the Richwood Centennial Homecoming 2001!!!  Please, take a moment and email us with your information.

Alumni Mailbox...Wanda Perrone '56..."I can still hear the nostalgic sounds from the old jukebox and I hope the restoration will be soon.  Thanks staff members for a wonderful paper."    Tom Murphy..."Enclosed is a check for dues and a donation for the jukebox.  I sure enjoyed the music at the Grill and still remember the good times we had..."  Harry Gene White '47..."Oh sweet memories of our main source of music at the Rainbow Grill during my great days at RHS...thanks for the memories..."  Kay Conley Sesions '54..."How does this sound as a fund raiser?  Everyone who comes home brings an item to be auctioned off at the event.  The money could be used to fix the jukebox..."   Mary Ellen Sparks Given '45..."It is wonderful receiving correspondence and the "Lumberjack Review" -keeping us posted on happenings of our RHS Alumni and Hometown.  Mr. Pratt has been/is a wonderful person.   I have often thought it would be a tribute to him if a "This Is Your Life" ceremony could honor him...You all keep up the good work - exciting isn't it?   Best of luck in your endeavors and God Bless each of you and your families."    Ethel Pearker '39..."Sure wish someone would get a reunion for the Class of '39."   Stuart L. Dean '54..."Thanks for the wonderful "Lumberjack Review."  Say hello to all former friends."   Steve Morris..."Thanks for contacting me and keeping up the good work."   Eldon Amick '49...is looking for a 1949 yearbook.  You can contact him at 1865 Cedarwood Dr., Melbourne, FL 32935.  Ann Skidmore Turner '51..."Can't wait to see you all again.  Will our ole jukebox be in operation?  Guess it wont be hard to get a group of band members together to practice with Mr. Pratt.  I have my trumpet.  As to how about a song - a lot of '50's songs?  and/or a square dance! - if you can walk, you can square dance!  Looking forward to our fall gathering.   I have been enjoying granddaughters age 6 and 3, and writing stories and poems."   Harry Gene White '47..."How are members or persons selected for the RHS Sports Hall of Fame?...I'm just curious and I think it is a great idea.  Hope the jukebox repair is progressing."   Tillie DeGrotio Nicholson '53..."I was in Richwood the week of the Homecoming.   I want to say how impressed I was with all that is being done to make my hometown a better place.  The craft show was great.  I did all of my Christmas shopping there.  Really underpriced."

Lumberjack Review Staff...Ann (Roberts) Brown '51, Grace (Kight) Khuri '48, Carolyn (Hicks) Heltzel '51, Pat (Sanders) McKenzie '56, Wanda (Taylor) Given '49 and editor Beth Addington.   We welcome all comments, criticism and/or help.  Take a moment and email us.

Join us...If you haven't joined the RHS Alumni Association, now is the time!!   Just send your name, address, graduating class year, phone number and email along with a check or money order for $20.00 (one year) or $400 (lifetime) to the Richwood High School Alumni Association, PO Box 408, Richwood, WV 226261.  Additional donations for special projects or just to help out with costs are always appreciated.