We Were Wrong

     The Korner recently reported a falsehood and we're sorry. We had written, incorrectly, that Cedar Pointe Golf Course had been sold. That was wrong. Fortunately, Debbie Christopher, owner of Cedar Pointe, via email, clarified the situation. She wrote, "this is a false statement. Cedar Pointe Golf Course has  not been sold to anyone. There is no contract. Please correct your blog." Debby, of course, is right and we were wrong and, thus, we do offer this correction. For some time, there has been a lot of "buzz" about this situation and, unfortunately, the Kornerman "bit" on some of the buzz, which had not been substantiated. It was an error on our part. We apologized to Debbie and now publicly apologize for this error.
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      James Harken, BHS-91, had a good reminder for us this week. The Iowa Municipal Band Festival is always one of the best Boone attractions of the year and it's that time of year again.
     The 24th annual event takes place in Herman's Park this coming Saturday, July 11.
     Jim wrote, "that will be bringing me back to old Boonetown for a visit as the MC (Master of Ceremonies) for the event. Seems like only yesterday we held the first one. What great memories!! Thinking of the Muni Band, I remember when the July 4th fireworks celebration used to be held out at the airport. The Muni Band used to provide music there in the early afternoon with other festivities that happened, leading up to the fireworks in the evening. One year, the band was playing and the wind started to pick up during the concert. So much so, that the front row of music stands kept falling over into the players. They kept trying to play with one hand while holding the music stand with the other but it was almost too much. My mom, Jan, and I and about four other people went up and held onto those stands allowing the band to play on. As I remember, I actually sat on the foot of band director Dave Richardson's music stand to keep it from blowing away too. It must have been in the late 80's because, as I remember, I was just a youngster at the time, but it sure was a memory sitting that close to the clarinet/flute section as they played. That afternoon truly proved that, "the show must go on!"
     Eight bands will play Saturday starting at 11 a.m.. The Boone Municipal Band will conclude the festival with a 6 p.m. concert. One band will be coming from Nebraska.
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     Boone Connected Deaths: Ruth Bathel, 89, Perry. Boone area survivor is a son, Fred Bathel of Boone.........Betty Hesseltine, 83, Des Moines. Luther High-50. Parents were Irene and Paul Stolte of Dodge Township. Boone area survivors include brothers, Norman and Paul Stolte, both of Boone and sisters Peggy Scott of Stratford and Patricia Frette of Boone.........Retha Santi Corieri, 88, Ames. Born in Zook Spur, located south of Madrid. She and her husband, Bud Corieri, were well known for operating the Safari Restaurant in Ames. Boone area survivor is her sister, Rubie Santi Patrick of Madrid........June Harris, 77, Dallas Center, formerly of Boone. Lived in Boone over 50 years. Was a housewife. Boone area survivors include her husband, Bruce of Dallas Center, and a brother, Robert Buchmiller of Ogden..........Alice Thompson, 95, Chester, IA. Moved to Boone in 2010. Three children survive, daughters Pat Anderson and Denise Nebbe and son Dean Thompson.........Hugh Gardner, 48, Olathe, KS. Grew up in Boone and worked in Boone. Boone area survivors include his mother, Mary Gardner of Boone and brother-in-law David Marlow of Pilot Mound............Douglas Bennett, 68, Boone. Parents were Robert and Doris Bennett. Stratford High-65. Was a conductor for two railroads. Retired in 2006. Boone area survivors include sons Chad and Kyle Bennett of Boone and Steven Srigley of Boone, daughter Tina Campbell of Boxholm and sisters Connie Lacey of Boone and Twila Phipps of Pilot Mound.........Zita Engel, 87, Des Moines. Madrid High grad. Madrid survivor is a son, Duilio Mordini........John Halsey, 82, Madrid. Madrid High-50..........Patricia Gustofson, 82, Ames. Formerly of Boone. Parents were Fred and Blanche Sandell. BHS grad. Teacher. Husband Don Gustofson and brother, Tom Sandell, both BHS grads, preceded her in death.
Boone area survivor is a son, Grant Gustofson of Boone.........Helen Frederick, 85, Ogden. Formerly of Boone. Parents were Lee and Hazel Brown. Nurse's aide and homemaker. Boone survivors include a daughter, Bonnie Patten, and a son Joseph Lentsch both of Boone..........Janice Jean Swansen............. Carl Cook, 82, Ogden. OHS-51. Worked at Ogden Grain and Walmart in Boone. Son Scott Cook and daughter Carla Tidgren survive.
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