The Ole Fishin' Hole

     Here's a good memory. Remember, as a kid, fishing at Morrow's pond south of town?
     Mike Loehrer, BHS-64, recalls, "isn't it strange how a childhood memory pops up after all these years? I read that every day the average person experiences 60,000 random thoughts, so all things are possible. I've been thinking about one of my favorite memories and I think it might have been sponsored by the Boone Jaycees. Every year, there was a fishing derby for kids at Morrow's pond, slightly south of Highway 30 on Airport Road. I eagerly looked forward to this from age 8-12, 1954-58. At the time, it seemed as though 3 or 4,000 kids participated but that was through a little kid's eye. In reality, there were probably more like 30 or 40. The pond was filled with bullheads and winners won prizes based on different categories. I doubt they still have that derby and wonder when it was stopped. Simpler times I guess. Today, I fear too many kids would be involved with Pokeman to take part in such an event.
    Your fearless editor says, "thanks Mike for that good memory. In the Korner, we're just missing so many good memories of the past. We all have some and we'd like for more of our viewers to share them. Here we are, twice a week, providing the forum. We give you the space. No charge. What else can you get these days for no fee?
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     Davi Mondt Lowman, BHS-67, has some thoughts on the Tic Toc, past and present.
     Davi wrote, "I want to talk about the "new" Tic Toc because it is simply delightful. You know us vintage Boonies were raised calling the original place, "Rudy's," because  our folks referred to it as such. Who amongst us does not remember pulling up to the little window in the alley off Eighth Street to pick up the best pizza ever? And, I remember, it was so exciting when the Tic Toc moved down the street and took over what had been Redeker's? Rudy Fraulini ran an excellent place but after he was gone, everything changed. It was just never the same. But, I am here to tell you, there is hope. The new interior is lovely, the service is superb and the wine is fantastic. I ordered a Margherita pizza, but not before inquiring as to the mozzarella. I nearly swooned when told it was, indeed, Buffalo mozzarella! Yes, indeed! The Italians have domesticated water buffalo and they use that milk to make the best mozzarella. To add icing to the cake, they even offer "Burrata cheese"! I thought I had died and gone to Tuscany. I met the owner, Victor Martinez, and it was fun exchanging a bit of conversation in Italian. He is just a lovely man who exudes hospitality. The lunch menu included antipasta, sandwiches, pasta, salad and pizza. The pizza was excellent and quite similar to my Tuscan favorite. And, it was large enough to provide two more meals at home. This is a wonderful place for Boonies. I sure hope lots of people go there and take their friends and tell others about it. It is exactly the type of restaurant, full service, Boone needs. And, I hope they don't complain about the prices which, I think, are quite appropriate. Rudy would be proud."
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     Boone Connected Deaths: Dean Harsh, 80, Adel. Boone area survivor is a sister, Janice Sloan, of Madrid.........Arlene Kiddie Hendrixson, 73, Perry. Formerly of Boone. In Boone, worked at the Boone County Hospital and Gates Rubber Company. Boone area survivor is a daughter, Carlene Aspengren, of Boone.
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