Wednesday, September 2, 2015

The Kornerman and Family Are Fine

     Because we were absent last week, both Wednesday and Saturday, a few folks were concerned, wondering if there was a health issue or family problem. Kathleen Wheelock wrote, "missed seeing your blog. Hope everything is O.K.with you and your family. Thinking of you and sending prayers as well. Looking forward to the next edition. We miss you." Mark Tompkins added, "it is always a sad day when there is no Korner. Hope this finds you okay."
     Then, there was our number one supporter, Rick Houser, who called from his home out east with his concern for our absence/health. And, Ogden's Diane Johnson also called "wondering."
     The Kornerman sincerely appreciates those concerns but the truth of the matter is.........we simply didn't have sufficient material to produce a product. None of your stories, none of your memories.....or even comments and no support. That happens on occasion but the past few weeks have been more extreme in that regard. The summer blahs??
     Anyway, the simple truth is........that, in itself, is probably the reason if we come up blank on some days. It's strictly up to you whether there's a Korner or not.
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     It's no secret. The Korner has been most attractive to those in the BHS/BSH 1940-70 range so it seems a bit ironic that one of our younger viewers has shown the most interest in keeping the fire burning. Greg Moore, BHS-84, wrote, "I can't let you strike out so I want to give you something to toss out to your viewers. How long has the mining remnant, commonly called Boone Mountain, been around? Longer than Boone proper? It's our 150th you know. Anyway, who hasn't looked at that noble heap of mining waste and longed to see the view from the top? I have personally seen said view, back in my "moped riding" days. My buddy Todd Harrington and I just couldn't see why we should stay off of it, so up we went. I don't know who owns it currently but I would love a one time re-do. Wouldn't that be a great city park? So, perhaps, someone else will chime in with a Boone Mountain tale. Thanks and keep up the good work."
     The Kornerman says, "thanks Greg for attempting to keep the Korner afloat." It's the second recent time he's made an effort to "help us out." It was he who pondered the question about the downtown telephone booths.........most of whom have disappeared.
     Oh, and, by the way, the Kornerman remembers many, many years ago traveling to the top of one of those mountains. It was at a relative's farm north and west of Boone, first farm west of that floral business on Division Street. At one time there were numerous such "mountains" in the area.
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     Ron Hopkins, BSH-59, had visited Boone recently and, in fact, the Kornerman was able to have a short visit with him. Now, he has written, "been home a couple weeks and still catching up with the 20 Korners we missed while traveling.We had a good trip, about 1150 miles north of Boone and then 1550 miles south before coming home. Hope we can have a longer visit next time."
     Ron lives in the state of Washington and yes, the Kornerman would definitely look forward to a more lengthy meeting next time. A pair of old northsiders with lots of memories to recall.
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     We shared memories of Boyd's Dairy from LaVerne Anderson in a recent edition. LaVerne followed up with the fact he started at Boyd's in 1951 when there were 550 such dairies in Iowa. When he left Boyd's, 22 years later, there were just 125 left and today LaVerne said, "there's probably less than a dozen."
     P.S. LaVerne, BHS-54, and his bride, Maxine, BHS-53.....a classmate of the Kornerman, celebrated 60 years of marrage last month. LaVerne wrote, "when I put the ring on her finger, I thought, well now, I'm someone else's problem."
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     Boone Connected Deaths: Sandra Klinger, 74, Pilot Mound, formerly of Ogden. BHS-59. Moved to Iowa in 1997, making their home in Ogden. Moved to Pilot Mound after her husband, Larry's, death. Boone area survivors include a daughter, Stacie Vazquez, brother Jerry Pharoah and sister Carolyn Thacker all of Ogden and sister Linda Carlson of Pilot Mound.............Elizabeth Ohlund, 79, Storm Lake. Boone area survivor is her daughter Barbara Ohlund and Barbara's husband Joe Monahan of Boone.........Eldon Anderson, 78, Stratford. Born in Boone. Stratford High-55. Took over the farm operation near Stratford from 1974-98. Later, worked for a time at Sunstrom-Miller Press in Boone. Boone area survivor is his son, Matthew Anderson of Stratford.........Elsie May Keeney Claring, 67, Boone. BHS-66. Worked at Boone County Hospital from 1982-90 and from 1995 on worked in accounting for the Quality Inn in Ames. A son, William Claring, and sister, Mary Diersen, both of Boone survive.......John Shunk, 91, Boone.........Tammy Fullerton, 56, Boone. Webster City High-77. Earned a nursing degree. Boone survivors include her husband, Drew, and son Marc Fullerton both of Boone........LaVern Babbitt, 89, Boone.........LaVonne Shirley Scott Lilly, 80, Boone. Attended Boone schools. Nieces and nephews survive.........John Junck, 76, Madrid, formerly of Ogden. OHS-57. Farmed south of Ogden. Had limited mobility after an accident and moved to the Madrid Home in 2010. Boone area survivors include son Alan, sister Kay Fowler and brother Roger Junck all of Ames..........Patrick Stowell, 78, Boone. Worked as a master plumber at ISU for 32 years prior to retirement in 1995. Boone area survivors include his wife, Pat, son Scott, step daughter Cindy Heldt and twin sister, Pat Lawler all of Boone...........LeRoy Richards, 85, Boone. BHS-48. Worked at Quinn's from 1949-92. Boone area survivors include his son Denny, daughters Cheryl Richards Clark and Julie Richards, brother Larry Richards and sisters Charlene Tripp and Bev Neely all of Boone............Maridith Ellsworth Larson, 77, Boone. BHS-56. Lived with husband Bill Larson in Boone, Illinois, Ohio and Kansas before returning to Boone in 2010 after Bill's death. Boone area survivor is her sister, Chloris Williams of Boone.........Mary Conine, 76, Boone.
     Erik Miles of Cedar Rapids informed the Korner of the death of Tom Long, 67, of Marion who passed away in Cedar Rapids after heart surgery. BHS-67. Tom's parents were Roy and June Long. He earned a degree from Mount Mercy College in Cedar Rapids in 1975 and was a longtime employee of Iowa Electric. Tom and his family moved to Spirit Lake in 1979 but moved back to the Cedar Rapids area in 1999. Tom was an outstanding track man (sprints) as a Toreador.
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     Worldwide Korner headquarters are located at 710 Aldrich, Boone, Iowa 50036-4703. Phone number is 515-432-1530. To email your stories/memories/comments/support.........
kelleyskorner1@gmail.com.
    
    

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