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* 1973 -- Richland's Dan Myers and Mike Smith, both members of Sand and Sage Sports Car Club, posted top times in their respective divisions at the 7th Wenatchee Two-Day Autocross at Pangborn Airport. Myers took top honors in the MS Class driving a Mazda RX-2, and Mrs. Smith won in the MPP Class and Women's Division in a Datsun 240-Z.
* 1977 -- Kennewick's George Fraga ran a 11/2-mile course in 8.26 to capture the freshman race and establish a new record in the Hat Rock Park cross country race.
* 1977 -- Othello kicked off its 1977 football campaign with a 39-0 stomping of the East Valley Red Devils in Moxee. It marked the first game for both teams in the Mid-Valley League and the head coaching debut of Huskies mentor Grover Garvin.
* 1988 -- Sunnyside fullback Tracy Murphy rushed for 88 yards and a touchdown and tailback Chris Reyes added 69 yards and another TD as the Grizzlies blanked host Toppenish 19-0 in a nonleague opener.
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Yes, I resolved to quit smoking on Jan. 1, 1977. I haven't smoked since. It's hard to believe that was 35 years ago.
-- Linda Yorgensen, Pasco
Donald G. Davis
Donald G. Davis
Donald G. Davis, 67, of Othello, died Sept. 18 at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland.
He was born in Fairfax, Okla., and lived in Othello since 1977.
He was a retired orchard worker.
Harold D. Barton
Harold D. Barton
Harold Donald Barton, 85, of Pasco, died Oct. 20 at From the Heart in Pasco.
He was born in Creighton, S.D. and lived in the Tri-City area from 1977-95. He returned in January 2010 from Hawaii.
He was an retired automobile salesman.
Claudia N. Barton
Claudia N. Barton
Claudia Nadine Barton, 76, of Richland, died Nov. 3 at From the Heart in Pasco.
She was born in Spokane and lived in the Tri-Cities from 1977-95, returning in January 2010. She was a retired accountant.
Life Tributes Cremation Center, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Scott R. Telander
Scott R. Telander
Scott Richard Telander, 49, died Nov. 9 at home in Kennewick.
He was born in Savannah, Ga., and lived in the Tri-Cities since 1977.
He worked for Welch's in Kennewick.
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