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     On this matter of giving the Boone High School gymnasium a name, if you have read the most recent editions of the Korner you know the Kornerman's general concern about the proposal, you know that classmate Dick Longworth, BHS-53, thinks it would be appropriate to link Kate Shelley to the gym and you know that Mike Loehrer, BHS-64, thinks Francis Dale (Hap) Moran, BHS-20, should be given consideration for this prestigious honor.
     This was a great idea brought forth by, no less than, some BHS students who should be commended for their interest. One of the Kornerman's early concerns was that this might be rushed to a conclusion while the pros and cons should be given very thorough discussion before a final decision.
     The Kornerman contacted Dr. Brad Manard, the Boone Community School District Superintendent, with this concern and he, Dr. Manard, assured that the Board of Directors would not take such an item lightly and, among other things, would take lots of input from members of the community before making a decision.
     Dr. Manard emailed, "I know we are receiving much feedback regarding this from a variety of sources. The Board has not taken any action regarding this, but instead, heard the student presentation and asked me to seek feedback from the community. We are learning that there are many different perspectives and opinions when it comes to a permanent naming of a facility. I am confident the Board will consider all of the input and utilize this in making a determination of a next step, if any."
     Note those last two words. As the Kornerman noted, perhaps no decision is the best decision in this case. It would seem very difficult for anything close to even a simple majority of interested patrons to agree to honoring a single name for the gymnasium.
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     Gary Knox had an idea. He wrote, "I don't expect to have a vote in the matter of naming the BHS gym......United Community graduate after all. But, I do have an opinion. Name it Toreador Country and let it go at that. Boone has been the home of great athletes, a heroine, great businessmen and women, a loved president's wife, great doctors, and many famous graduates. The list is endless, impossible to satisfy the public.....you have too many good choices. Leave it alone. Just my humble opinion, plus the name Kate Shelley gym won't exactly strike fear into Toreador opponents."
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     That renowned traveler Mark Tompkins, BHS-60, wrote, "while traveling the Normandy beaches to re-look at D-Day and Bastogne, Belgium,to review the Battle of the Bulge, I've been able to monitor the Korner for Boone updates. Seems that just about any class or small range of them could come up with a favorite son or daughter to be honored with his or her name on something. Picking one does a disservice to all the rest, doesn't it? I often vote for "none of the above.""
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     Vern Modeland had these comments, "the first thing I wondered about those who would come up with such dynamite ideas in these days of 'Pad-ing and 'Cel-ing; was that among them, who knows the history and heart-songs of Kate Shelley and knows that she'd be humbled rather than embarrassed by their groovy labeling. Then, I'd wonder if they'd know why to care. Or that their research into the history of their home places and times is accurate and defines a family, not a bad fad. But, hey, as Chuck Brainard, BHS-50, will be quick to remind me, I'm an old far...uh..fan."
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     More of this in the near future.........I'm sure.
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     Boone Connected Deaths: Dorothy Trotter, 89, Boone. Boone area survivor is a son, James Trotter, of Dayton........Mildred Smith, 97, Boone. BHS-36. A homemaker and then worked as a secretary at United Community school. No Boone area survivors..........Thomas Franksain, 56, Boone. Ballard H.S..Worked in the deli department at Walmart. Boone area survivor is his wife, Christine, of Boone......Dale Larson, 84, Boone.
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