Final Character Education Info

     Wrapping up this Character Education discussion, John Kueck, BHS-61, wrote, "a student was  chosen to introduce the minister, I believe freshmen. I was picked and was very nervous to stand up before the entire student body and make the announcement. My parents encouraged me to practice the introduction to reduce my anxiety. I did practice religiously (no pun intended) as follows: "This morning, I have the privilege of introducing Reverend -- who will introduce his  own topic." I had the introduction down pat. I was invited to the Principal's office before the assembly to meet the minister. However, the original minister was ill and their was a substitute minister. Yes, I mistakenly introduced the original, the missing minister. So much for practice! I also remember an assembly on alcohol. It featured Skid Row to show what alcohol could do to you. It also stressed that it damaged your brain."
     Dave Oppedahl, BHS-59, added, "a minister from a local church would come to the auditorium. We called it Character Guidance."
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     Nate Hutcheson made quite a name for himself as a basketball player at Linn Mar Marion high school and then played collegiately at Western Michigan. He's the son of former star Toreador athletes Mark, BHS-81, and Amy Hughes Hutcheson, BHS-82. Now, Mark's brother, Todd, BHS-80, has a son that is currently starring at Linn Mar. Trey Hutcheson, a 6-5 sophomore, has led his basketball team as the leading scorer for three straight games, including a recent 55-47 win over Cedar Rapids Xavier. He scored 17 points and nabbed eight rebounds in that victory.
     The Hutcheson boys, Mark and Todd, are the sons of Eldon and Ann Hutcheson and Amy's parents are Randy and Nancy Hughes, all Boone residents.
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     Now, catching up with the holiday greetings. Boone's Roger and Lou Oxenford, both BHS-45, sent a beautiful e-card greeting; Mark Tompkins, BHS-60, of Council Bluffs sent a card and also guided the Kornerman to YouTube where I could watch the classic Johnny Cash presentation of "the Christmas Gift," John Kueck of Minnehaha sent a greeting; we heard from Ogden buddy, Tom Kieffer; and we heard from Ron Hopkins, BSH-59, from clear out in Edmonds, WA. Thanks to all.
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     By now, the Kornerman doesn't have kids still involved in athletics here in Boone and the school age grandkids are in Kansas so I have no current knowledge in this area. But, just wondering, when our athletic teams go "on the road" to events, are they given a sack lunch from the cafeteria or what? Some of those trips can be long or, at least, grab a lot of time from leaving to returning.
     Which brings me to a lasting memory. I recall, when I was a Toreador athlete in the early 50's, at least for one of our longer journeys, to Oskaloosa, about 100 miles or so, we stopped in Pella to consume a pre-game meal. It seems to me like it was usually a slice of roast beef and maybe a baked potato. I'm not as sure about the post game.......whether we stopped again or not.This might have been an unusual circumstance because I also recall that the owner of the Pella restaurant was a former Boone coach, Wayne Hill. I imagine the same questions could be asked about music and speech teams as they travel out-of-town as well.
     The Kornerman is seeking verification, addition, deletion, correction of this very  pertinent information.
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     Well known actor Alan Thicke, 69, passed away of a heart attack Tuesday after playing hockey with a son. Chest pains developed and Thicke passed away in a hospital.  Thicke was best known for his work in the TV sitcom, "Growing Pains." At the height of his career, Thicke, for some reason, adopted Boone, Iowa as his hometown and actually followed up by coming to Boone for a personal appearance. Remember?
     BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Lois Jean Fredregill Knowles, 89, Urbandale. Survivors include six children, three step-children and her husband since 1995, Kenny Knowles,BHS-52........Jenelle Henry has reported the death of her uncle, John Jacobson, 79, BSH-56. He passed away in Slayton, MN. His parents were Earl and Jennette Jacobson. His wife is Jenelle's aunt, Elizabeth Latham. He is survived by his wife and five children..........Judy Eastberg Thuney, BHS-58..........Mike Arnette.......Michael Bargman, 61, Ogden. He and his wife, Nena, moved to Ogden in 1989. He was a 30-year veteran of the Union Pacific, working as a conductor. He retired in 2015. Wife Nena survives........Roger Sturtz, 75, Humboldt.........Nickolas Lewis Watke, 17, Ocala, FL..........Lee Anne Hutt, 62, Pella. Born in Woodward. Worked at Christian Opportunity Center in Pella.
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