Memories of a Past Reunion, Rumors of A Coming Recordbreaker

     The Boone High School class of 1964 had an exciting, successful reunion, their 50th, last weekend and we're still hearing about it.
     Along that same line, the Kornerman is hearing rumors of an unprecedented event that may be forthcoming. No details yet, just rumors, but word is that Boone may host, this fall, the oldest class reunion in Boone High history...........a 70th reunion. We hope to have further information in the near future.
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     Pat Ahlstrom, who lives in Arvada, Co., wrote about his 50th.........reunion that is. "Last weekend was great, reconnecting with the class of 1964, one of the best ever. I'm clearly biased but the facts add up to an outstanding group of people, teachers, parents and other good folks, leading, challenging and inspiring some very high and sustained performance out of so many in that class; others too I know but I'm tooting the horn of '64. As I mentioned to you Friday, that wholesome community life included people like you and institutions like the Boone News and KWBG that helped make growing up in Boone, at least in the 50's and early 60's when I did, a special thing. Our dads got together and created Little League and then Babe Ruth; service clubs like the Knights of Columbus, Kiwanis, Lions Club, Rotary, Vogler-Nieman, Elks Club and others supported the youth of Boone. KWBG and you, in radio and print sports in the BNR, recounted our exploits in grade school, junior high and high school on athletic fields, in academics, and community service. Speaking of athletic events, I used to enjoy watching you at the KWBG microphone describe Boone athletic events to the home radio audience. Your jaws moved with the speed of light and the fans at home understood exactly what was happening on the field or on the floor. The Toreadors ruled during some of those years and you helped long time Boone people hear about it first hand with all the excitement of the game! A lot of things have changed in media and in the pace of life these last 50 years but our memories are still sharp  about the joy many of us had growing up in Boone, Iowa and being a part of the lives of such good people in the class of '64 and so many others. It was the best of times."
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     John Hinz, who organized last Friday mornings golf outing for the '64 reunion wrote, "What a great reunion weekend! Thanks again to the Puntenney's for their extraordinary effort in putting on a great Friday night party! Your efforts are so appreciated! Thanks to the reunion committee for their hard work in putting on a wonderful dinner and program at Seven Oaks, a nice venue for our event! Mo, your article about the 1964 reunion was wonderful as was your visit with us at the golf course Friday. Your blog is so special to thousands of us Boonies. You help us stay in touch with so many Boone and former Boone people. Thank you."
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     Boone Area Deaths: Donald Whannel, 83, West Des Moines. At a very early age, Donald spent some time being cared for by his father's sister, Florence Carlson, of rural northwest Boone County. When Don was in eighth grade his family reunited and moved to Jefferson..............Kenneth Toepfer, 83, Perry. He was born in Boone and married Esther Mary Burton in Boone at the Methodist Church parsonage in 1951. Boone area survivors include his wife Mary and a son Gary both of Perry and a brother Jack of Madrid.........Beverly Doran Healy, 84, El Paso, TX, formerly of  Boone...........Brian Sparks, 61, Ames.............Arlene McNace, 90, Madrid, formerly of Boone..........Connie Patten, 49,  Boone. Raised on a farm in Boone County. Worked as a waitress, and did assembly work at Carriage House in Ames and Gates Rubber in Boone. Boone area survivor is her husband, Bob.
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