Lake Robbins

     One of our prominent Eastern U.S. viewers, Larry Jackson, wrote, "Writing from Richmond, VA, Capitol of the Confederacy, where it is in the process of dropping about 8 inches of snow and sleet on March 3. Oh, and did I mention that tommorrow, the low will be eight below........a record for this date. Dogwoods will bloom on or about July 4th. But, I digress from that subject. The video and discussion about Nic-O-Let Park gave pause to remember a place called Lake Robbins, near Boone, that was a dance hall where, as a teen, I was forbidden to go. Was just wondering if my memory is correct and if some of your KK readers want to fill in the very large blank I have? Thanks for keeping the Korner going strong."
     Lake Robbins is down the road a bit closer to the Woodward area but is, apparently, still going strong. They have dances on a regular schedule and I know that many Boone city folks do enjoy that entertainment.
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     Tom Peterson wrote a note regarding our mention of the four-year anniversary of the Korner. I do have an ego and don't mind sharing most compliments received but his note was even more "over the top" than most so I'm going to spare our viewers a repeat of all that he said, except for a closing sentence, "Please continue with keeping us entertained and informed."
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     Gretchen mailed the Kornerman an update on class reunion plans. It appears there will be a usual number of such events in 2014. The first ones listed are the classes of 1954 and 1964 who will meet in June.
     By the way, my class, the class of 1953, met last summer and agreed to another meeting in three years, rather than the more traditional five years.
     We mentioned in the last edition that the class of 1944 was planning a 70th reunion this year but no date has been set.
     For your calendar.........Pufferbilly Days this year will be held September 4-7.
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     We always like to share news of Booneites doing great things.
     In the recent Missouri Valley Conference indoor track and field meet all that ex-Toreador Brogan Austin did was win two championships. He took both the 5,000 and 10,000 meter events.
     What a great career he has had at Drake University after winning state championships at BHS.
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     Boone Area Deaths: Maxine Loehrer, 94, Boone. School of Nursing grad. Became Head Nurse for Boone County Hospital Obstetrics Department with over 25 years of service. Boone area survivor is daughter Judy Loehrer of Boone. Maxine is also survived by son Michael of Ohio and daughter Kathleen Lassen of Colorado and a large family  of grandchildren..............Mike Bell, 77, Boone, BHS-54, operated a painting business.............Julie Messerly, 44, Boone. DMACC Boone grad. Was an LPN. Boone area survivors include her husband, Darwin, and daughters Amanda Patterson, Rebecca and Caitlynn Messerly of Boone............Josephine Johnson, 88, Madrid Home. BHS-43. Jo and husband farmed in the Madrid area and Jo worked a long time for the Madrid school system. Boone area survivors include sons Dave and Dan of Madrid.
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