In our last edition, we mentioned the names of several of our viewers that we hadn't heard from for some time.
A few of those came "out of the woodwork."
Not only is that bird house alive, Wanda Lingren is too. She emailed with the banner, "Yes, I am Alive and Well." "Surprised to see my name. We are in Texas for the winter. I still read you every Wednesday and Saturday. Most of the things I see are something I know nothing about to contribute to. I am not a young chicken, but a little too young to remember a lot of what was going on in Boone way back when. But, I do enjoy reading about it anyway. We still do take the Thursday Boone News Republican, but only because it has the TV guide in it. I think the Ogden paper does a much better job. At least it takes longer to read it. We figured that $1.00 a week to get the guide was much cheaper than buying one at the store. I don't care what happens in Ames and there's too much in there (the BNR) about Ames. We live in West Boone and never had the shopper delivered to us once all last year. We love garage sales, so we need the shopper but now can't even pick up one at the convenience stores. Keep up the good work,we need you now more than ever."
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Laurie Erbe Maurer, BHS-71, wrote, "Bill Wallace alerted me to your mention of me so I thought I'd better send a comment. We 4 "Erbe girls" as we are often referred to, were in Boone this past July for the wedding of Susan Thorngren and Dave Reed. Of course, we had to drive through McHose Park and visit Cap Erbe Park. One thing we always do when in Boone is get some AE cottage cheese (best anywhere), AE dip and Fastco chips. We also made a stop on the way back to the airport at Kammin's sweet corn stand to bring home some Iowa sweet corn. We all enjoy reading KK. Thanks for keeping it going."
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The Kornerman knows this is a busy time but we hope some others we mentioned will also find time to respond to get back "in touch."
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Meantime, Mary Casserly Mowrer, BHS-56, said she and her sister, Alice Casserly Murken, BHS-54, were trying to think of who Ron Flockhart married. The Kornerman was able to answer that one. Ron's wife is Kay Honohan Flockhart. Both Ron and Kay are BHS-50 grads. And, of course, the Flockhart's daughter is Calista Flockhart, who has been a celebrated Hollywood movie actress for many years and is married to another Hollywood celeb, Harrison Ford. Someone out there in Kornerland may remember, when, in her youth, Calista spent some time each summer in Boone visiting her grandparents, Harold and Ev Honahan.
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Sorry to hear of the death of Larry Paulsen's wife, Pat. We had just listed Larry, BHS-61, in the last edition as someone we hadn't heard from for some time. Sandy Crandell, BHS-59, had seen Larry's name in the Korner and wanted to let us know of the death. She said, "that might explain his absence. Its my understanding his wife was in a rehab center after a recent hospitalization." Her obituary stated the death of the 77 year old was unexpected due to cardiac issues. In addition to Larry, a daughter and step-daughter are among the survivors.
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Lonnie Nichols, 52, Boone..........David Crocheck, 59, Boone.......Sarah Tinker, 33, Atlanta, GA. Boone area survivor is her grandmother, Linda Baer of Madrid.
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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.
Saturday, December 31, 2016
Wednesday, December 28, 2016
Its Alive. The Bird House is Alive
The Kornerman was lamenting what we thought was the loss of the bird house, which for years had been located high above the southwest corner of Park Avenue and South Story Street. What made this bird house so unique was the fact that it was built to duplicate the house, itself, that stands on that corner. Aside from the size difference, the house, itself, and the bird house were identical twins.
Alas, Janelle Henry tells us, "that bird house has been all over the country. It started out at the corner, then moved to the house next door when that house was built. Then, it moved to another "outside" location before coming back to Boone. It is at that house but is in the side yard and may not be seen from the street. I heard this whole story about the bird house when I looked at the real house once when it was for sale."
I, the Kornerman, did drive by and took a look-see but yes, I was unable to view it from the street.
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Its almost the end of another year and most HUGE or is it YUGE operations like the Korner offer a year-end report to their constituents. So here goes: Its rather hard to determine but the Korner seems to become a regular "stop" twice a week for 400-500 viewers. The latest check reveals that 5,005 folks have taken a look in the last month. Overall, since we started the online version on March 6, 2010, there have been 287,602 views.
Since things are a bit slow right now, I'm thinking of doing something I've considered at various times before. In looking through my files, I notice so many names of viewers, or I guess former viewers at one time or another, that we haven't heard from for some time. Some of them may simply be too busy with work and family, some may have been "turned off" by this project.....maybe even mad at us for some reason. I don't know. Anyway, the thought of their absence spurs my curiosity, if for no other reason, just wondering if these folks are still alright. I don't want to think about the worst alternative.
So, I've decided to list a few we haven't heard from for awhile (in some cases, quite awhile.) It would be great to hear from them again or, at least, hear that they are enjoying a wonderful life, even without us.
Where have you been?.....Lauren Taylor, Larry Paulsen, Larry Jackson, Linda Caldwell, Marsha Wilson, Wanda Lingren, Bill Clark.
Are you O.K.?......Tony Riker, Paul Jackson, Dick Chamberlain, Patty Harris, Priscilla Thomsen, Peter Wirth, Jon Wilson, Mike Elsberry, Bill Olson, H. Stradlater, Laurie Maurer.
There are more but I'll stop right there for now but may add to the list sometime later. You're all part of the Korner's history and we care about you. Just wondering?
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Dr. Enfred Linder, 92, formerly of Ogden. Served as a doctor in Ogden for 34 years prior to retirement in 1988.........Delmar Gifford, 96, Boone. Moved to Boone in 1975 to work for the railroad as a dispatcher. A charter member of the Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad..........Glenda Jones, 70. Lived in Boxholm for a time, then settled in Pilot Mound in 2003. Boone area survivor is her husband, Stan Jones, of Pilot Mound...........Herrald Rickey, 90, Ogden. Born near Woodward. Worked for Northern Natural Gas for 37 years. Services in Ogden and burial near Woodward.........Mary Anderson, 73, Garner, formerly of Boone and Pilot Mound. Worked at Heinrich Envelope for 23 years. Boone area survivor is a sister, Darlene Sego, of Ogden. Services in Boone and burial in Pilot Mound.
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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.
Alas, Janelle Henry tells us, "that bird house has been all over the country. It started out at the corner, then moved to the house next door when that house was built. Then, it moved to another "outside" location before coming back to Boone. It is at that house but is in the side yard and may not be seen from the street. I heard this whole story about the bird house when I looked at the real house once when it was for sale."
I, the Kornerman, did drive by and took a look-see but yes, I was unable to view it from the street.
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Its almost the end of another year and most HUGE or is it YUGE operations like the Korner offer a year-end report to their constituents. So here goes: Its rather hard to determine but the Korner seems to become a regular "stop" twice a week for 400-500 viewers. The latest check reveals that 5,005 folks have taken a look in the last month. Overall, since we started the online version on March 6, 2010, there have been 287,602 views.
Since things are a bit slow right now, I'm thinking of doing something I've considered at various times before. In looking through my files, I notice so many names of viewers, or I guess former viewers at one time or another, that we haven't heard from for some time. Some of them may simply be too busy with work and family, some may have been "turned off" by this project.....maybe even mad at us for some reason. I don't know. Anyway, the thought of their absence spurs my curiosity, if for no other reason, just wondering if these folks are still alright. I don't want to think about the worst alternative.
So, I've decided to list a few we haven't heard from for awhile (in some cases, quite awhile.) It would be great to hear from them again or, at least, hear that they are enjoying a wonderful life, even without us.
Where have you been?.....Lauren Taylor, Larry Paulsen, Larry Jackson, Linda Caldwell, Marsha Wilson, Wanda Lingren, Bill Clark.
Are you O.K.?......Tony Riker, Paul Jackson, Dick Chamberlain, Patty Harris, Priscilla Thomsen, Peter Wirth, Jon Wilson, Mike Elsberry, Bill Olson, H. Stradlater, Laurie Maurer.
There are more but I'll stop right there for now but may add to the list sometime later. You're all part of the Korner's history and we care about you. Just wondering?
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Dr. Enfred Linder, 92, formerly of Ogden. Served as a doctor in Ogden for 34 years prior to retirement in 1988.........Delmar Gifford, 96, Boone. Moved to Boone in 1975 to work for the railroad as a dispatcher. A charter member of the Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad..........Glenda Jones, 70. Lived in Boxholm for a time, then settled in Pilot Mound in 2003. Boone area survivor is her husband, Stan Jones, of Pilot Mound...........Herrald Rickey, 90, Ogden. Born near Woodward. Worked for Northern Natural Gas for 37 years. Services in Ogden and burial near Woodward.........Mary Anderson, 73, Garner, formerly of Boone and Pilot Mound. Worked at Heinrich Envelope for 23 years. Boone area survivor is a sister, Darlene Sego, of Ogden. Services in Boone and burial in Pilot Mound.
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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.
Saturday, December 24, 2016
Best Wishes to All
The ENTIRE Korner staff extends best wishes to all our viewers, near and far, with the hope that you will all enjoy a wonderful holiday season with family and friends.
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Jim Harken, BHS-91, wrote, "I'm trying not to be so busy that lots of great memories get past me. Having three little ones, we're all excited for Christmas. Their thoughts of Santa and getting to teach them about the birth of Jesus, it is truly a special time. I have lots of great Christmas time memories of good old Boonetown. Sledding on killer hill at McHose Park. Christmas programs, caroling and the candle light service on Christmas Eve at First Presbyterian.The luminaries along Story Street on Christmas Eve. The lights and displays at the Athletic Association during the holiday season. Shopping in the stores downtown with all the decorations and the Christmas music playing. Snow piled in the middle of the streets downtown. Singing in the choir and playing trumpet with the band and orchestra in the Winter Concert at school. "Coming home" to mom and dad's house as I got older, married and had kids. So many good times and good memories."
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Thanks to Kathleen Wheelock for the nice ecard holiday greeting and very special thanks to Jack Kelly, BHS-58, from clear out in Locust Grove, VA. for his Peanuts Christmas greeting card. Jack wrote, "I'm a loyal fan of your blog and enjoy hearing about the people and places in my hometown."
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Question of the Week: The Kornerman was traveling south on South Story and all at once, it hit me. It is gone. Dr. Whitaker had lived on the southwest corner of Park Avenue and South Story and, for years, I was accustomed to seeing, on that corner, a bird house that replicated the Whitaker home. It looked exactly like it. Now its gone.......and, the question is...."how long have I been asleep?" "how long has it been gone?" Many years I imagine but the Kornerman just never paid that much attention before.......kind of took it in stride. But, suddenly, the other night, that bird house came to mind again.
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Loren Frazier, BHS-58, had some thoughts on the material some visionaries have provided that we have been passing on to our viewers. Loren wrote, "they said that 70-percent of us will have smart phones and also that people will not need cars as they will use those phones to call for a car to pick them up. I assume that the 30-percent without smart phones will be us septuagenarians and octogenarians and nonagenerians so we will not be calling for a car, but we probably, due to force of habit (commonly called stubborness), will still be driving our own cars. This may end up increasing the accident rate rather than decreasing it as the information suggests. Just kidding. I really think older drivers do a better job at it than younger people, especially those concentrating more on their phones than their driving. Another comment. The need for a facial expression reading app to tell if a politician is lying is a completely unnecessary product. Already, we can tell if a politician is lying by just observing if his/her lips are moving. If they are, he/she are lying. And, finally, the reduction of the number of lawyers by 90-percent would, undoubtedly, be a good thing."
Vern Modeland, BHS-50, wrote, "you muse about the future", "our kids will never own a car and will never have a driver's license."" I thought we were already there."
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Here's this edition's more complete dose of that material. "The Tricorder X price will be announced next year. There will be companies who will build a medical device (called the "Tricorder" from Star Trek) that works with your phone. It scans your retina and your blood sample and you breathe into it. It then analyzes 54 biomarkers that will identify nearly any disease. It will be so cheap, that, in a few years, everyone on this planet will have access to world class medicine, almost free."
Then too, "electricity will become incredibly cheap and clean. Solar production has been on an exponential curve for 30 years but you can only now see the impact. Last year, more solar energy was installed worldwide than fossil fuels. The price for solar will drop so much that all coal companies will be out of business by 2025. With cheap electricity comes cheap and abundant water. Desalination now only needs 2kWh per cubic meter. We don't have scarce water in most places, we only have scare drinking water. Imagine what will be possible if we can have as much clean water as we want, at almost no cost."
The Kornerman says, "the thing that strikes me is that many of these things mentioned by these visionaries as future possibilities seem to point toward the elimination of many, many "human" jobs. Think of the effect that might have?"
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: None to report.
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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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Jim Harken, BHS-91, wrote, "I'm trying not to be so busy that lots of great memories get past me. Having three little ones, we're all excited for Christmas. Their thoughts of Santa and getting to teach them about the birth of Jesus, it is truly a special time. I have lots of great Christmas time memories of good old Boonetown. Sledding on killer hill at McHose Park. Christmas programs, caroling and the candle light service on Christmas Eve at First Presbyterian.The luminaries along Story Street on Christmas Eve. The lights and displays at the Athletic Association during the holiday season. Shopping in the stores downtown with all the decorations and the Christmas music playing. Snow piled in the middle of the streets downtown. Singing in the choir and playing trumpet with the band and orchestra in the Winter Concert at school. "Coming home" to mom and dad's house as I got older, married and had kids. So many good times and good memories."
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Thanks to Kathleen Wheelock for the nice ecard holiday greeting and very special thanks to Jack Kelly, BHS-58, from clear out in Locust Grove, VA. for his Peanuts Christmas greeting card. Jack wrote, "I'm a loyal fan of your blog and enjoy hearing about the people and places in my hometown."
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Question of the Week: The Kornerman was traveling south on South Story and all at once, it hit me. It is gone. Dr. Whitaker had lived on the southwest corner of Park Avenue and South Story and, for years, I was accustomed to seeing, on that corner, a bird house that replicated the Whitaker home. It looked exactly like it. Now its gone.......and, the question is...."how long have I been asleep?" "how long has it been gone?" Many years I imagine but the Kornerman just never paid that much attention before.......kind of took it in stride. But, suddenly, the other night, that bird house came to mind again.
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Loren Frazier, BHS-58, had some thoughts on the material some visionaries have provided that we have been passing on to our viewers. Loren wrote, "they said that 70-percent of us will have smart phones and also that people will not need cars as they will use those phones to call for a car to pick them up. I assume that the 30-percent without smart phones will be us septuagenarians and octogenarians and nonagenerians so we will not be calling for a car, but we probably, due to force of habit (commonly called stubborness), will still be driving our own cars. This may end up increasing the accident rate rather than decreasing it as the information suggests. Just kidding. I really think older drivers do a better job at it than younger people, especially those concentrating more on their phones than their driving. Another comment. The need for a facial expression reading app to tell if a politician is lying is a completely unnecessary product. Already, we can tell if a politician is lying by just observing if his/her lips are moving. If they are, he/she are lying. And, finally, the reduction of the number of lawyers by 90-percent would, undoubtedly, be a good thing."
Vern Modeland, BHS-50, wrote, "you muse about the future", "our kids will never own a car and will never have a driver's license."" I thought we were already there."
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Here's this edition's more complete dose of that material. "The Tricorder X price will be announced next year. There will be companies who will build a medical device (called the "Tricorder" from Star Trek) that works with your phone. It scans your retina and your blood sample and you breathe into it. It then analyzes 54 biomarkers that will identify nearly any disease. It will be so cheap, that, in a few years, everyone on this planet will have access to world class medicine, almost free."
Then too, "electricity will become incredibly cheap and clean. Solar production has been on an exponential curve for 30 years but you can only now see the impact. Last year, more solar energy was installed worldwide than fossil fuels. The price for solar will drop so much that all coal companies will be out of business by 2025. With cheap electricity comes cheap and abundant water. Desalination now only needs 2kWh per cubic meter. We don't have scarce water in most places, we only have scare drinking water. Imagine what will be possible if we can have as much clean water as we want, at almost no cost."
The Kornerman says, "the thing that strikes me is that many of these things mentioned by these visionaries as future possibilities seem to point toward the elimination of many, many "human" jobs. Think of the effect that might have?"
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: None to report.
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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.
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
A Good Plan
In answer to last week's Korner whining, Loren Frazier, BHS-58, wrote, "I understand your frustration, not being able to get the grocery ads. I gave up on print newspapers a few years ago when I got a letter from our local rag that they were going to charge me extra for the "black Friday" edition to cover their cost of the large amount of ads. I called them and pointed out that I was sure the companies placing the ads had already paid that cost and I was not willing to "overpay" the newspaper. In the same call, I cancelled my subscription. This was with both the Council Bluffs Nonpareil (daily, six days a week) and the Omaha World Herald. I still peruse their online offerings and find that enough to keep me informed of local events. Regarding the grocery ads, I shop nearly exclusively at Fareway. I signed up on their website and each week, they send me an email with a link to their weekly ad. I click on the link and make my shopping list. They, occasionally, have coupons you can print out. I assume HyVee has a similar availability on their website."
The Kornerman says that sounds like a good and more reliable plan. I'm sure the stores will gladly supply their website information. Like it or not, the "online era" is underway. I just read that the 50-percent mark has been passed. Just over half of America now relies "online" for many or most of their daily information needs.
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The Kornerman's remembrance of eating on road trips while a Toreador athlete garnered a couple responses. Doug Miller, BHS-71, wrote, "I remember when our basketball team traveled to Tama-Toledo, that was the only time we had a post-game meal. Never did we have a pre-game meal. I also remember traveling with the golf team and I believe we were given a sack lunch. Kind of forgot about those days until you brought it up in the Korner."
Mike Loehrer, BHS-64, added, "Not often, but once in awhile the football team ate after games. The obvious trips were to Grinnell and Oskaloosa but I do remember we did eat once at Marshalltown. Maybe its because we won, 14-7, and if I'm not mistaken, that guaranteed the CIC 1963 championship. It was a big deal for most of the guys because they were able to order steak. But, for seven or eight of us, who happened to be Catholic, we munched down on fish sticks since the church rules were somewhat different in the 60's."
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Last edition, we very briefly presented several predictions visionaries had posed regarding our countries future in "everyday living." Several viewers expressed interest in that. As a result, we'll go into more detail, today and in future editions, about what is called the Fourth Industrial Revolution or "Welcome to the Exponential Age."
With the advent of self-driving cars, the visionaries say that around 2020, the complete industry will start to be disrupted. Quoting, "you don't want to own a car anymore. You will call a car with your phone, it will show up at your location and drive you to your destination. You will not need to park it, you only pay for the driven distance and can be productive while riding. Our kids will never get a driver's license and will never own a car. This will change the cities, because we will need 90-95 percent fewer cars for that. We can transform former parking space into parks. 1.2 million people die each year in car accidents worldwide. We now have one accident every 100,000km but with autonomous driving, that will drop to one accident in 10 millionkm and a million lives each year will be saved. Most car companies might become bankrupt. Insurance companies will have massive troubles because, without accidents, insurance will become 100x cheaper."
Wow! As wild as that may sound, just think..........television, smart phones, internet.......they've all "come out of the woodwork" in my lifetime.
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Barry Wills, BHS-58, sent me some "Ramblings of a Retired Mind." (1) Application blanks always ask who is to be called in case of an emergency. I think you should just write, "an ambulance." (2) I was thinking women should put pictures of missing husbands on beer cans. (3) I spent a fortune on deodorant before I realized people didn't like me anyway. (4) I was thinking about how a status symbol of today is those cell phones everyone has clipped onto their belt or purse. I can't afford one, so I'm wearing my garage door opener.
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Gale Mangus, 86, BHS-49. Passed away in late September. His wife, Marilyn Otis Manges, BHS-49, had passed away in 2013. Survivors include former Boone residents, a brother-in-law, Bill Otis, and a sister-in-law, Judy Otis.........Donald Schoof, 94, Boone. Don and his wife, Verna, now deceased, moved to Boone in 1964 and he began work at ISU. Was there 25 years prior to retirement.........Royal Fortune, 88, Born in Boone and attended grade school in Boone.........Donna Perry, 88. Lived at the Cedars in Madrid prior to living her last year at Westhaven in Boone.......Dixie Danielson, 84, Madrid. Was an honored poet. She and husband, Virgil, deceased, were lifelong residents of Madrid........Emma Olson, 92. Boone area survivor is a grandson, David Romp, of Boone.......Harold Dunkelberger, 89, Formerly of Pilot Mound/Boone. Attended Boxholm schools before graduating from ISU. Was married in Boone and was a farmer. His wife, Nanette Pestotnik Dunkelberger, survives. She lives at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown. Boone area survivors include son, Dave, of Ames and son-in-law, Jay Clausen, of Boxholm.
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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.
The Kornerman says that sounds like a good and more reliable plan. I'm sure the stores will gladly supply their website information. Like it or not, the "online era" is underway. I just read that the 50-percent mark has been passed. Just over half of America now relies "online" for many or most of their daily information needs.
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The Kornerman's remembrance of eating on road trips while a Toreador athlete garnered a couple responses. Doug Miller, BHS-71, wrote, "I remember when our basketball team traveled to Tama-Toledo, that was the only time we had a post-game meal. Never did we have a pre-game meal. I also remember traveling with the golf team and I believe we were given a sack lunch. Kind of forgot about those days until you brought it up in the Korner."
Mike Loehrer, BHS-64, added, "Not often, but once in awhile the football team ate after games. The obvious trips were to Grinnell and Oskaloosa but I do remember we did eat once at Marshalltown. Maybe its because we won, 14-7, and if I'm not mistaken, that guaranteed the CIC 1963 championship. It was a big deal for most of the guys because they were able to order steak. But, for seven or eight of us, who happened to be Catholic, we munched down on fish sticks since the church rules were somewhat different in the 60's."
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Last edition, we very briefly presented several predictions visionaries had posed regarding our countries future in "everyday living." Several viewers expressed interest in that. As a result, we'll go into more detail, today and in future editions, about what is called the Fourth Industrial Revolution or "Welcome to the Exponential Age."
With the advent of self-driving cars, the visionaries say that around 2020, the complete industry will start to be disrupted. Quoting, "you don't want to own a car anymore. You will call a car with your phone, it will show up at your location and drive you to your destination. You will not need to park it, you only pay for the driven distance and can be productive while riding. Our kids will never get a driver's license and will never own a car. This will change the cities, because we will need 90-95 percent fewer cars for that. We can transform former parking space into parks. 1.2 million people die each year in car accidents worldwide. We now have one accident every 100,000km but with autonomous driving, that will drop to one accident in 10 millionkm and a million lives each year will be saved. Most car companies might become bankrupt. Insurance companies will have massive troubles because, without accidents, insurance will become 100x cheaper."
Wow! As wild as that may sound, just think..........television, smart phones, internet.......they've all "come out of the woodwork" in my lifetime.
K-----K
Barry Wills, BHS-58, sent me some "Ramblings of a Retired Mind." (1) Application blanks always ask who is to be called in case of an emergency. I think you should just write, "an ambulance." (2) I was thinking women should put pictures of missing husbands on beer cans. (3) I spent a fortune on deodorant before I realized people didn't like me anyway. (4) I was thinking about how a status symbol of today is those cell phones everyone has clipped onto their belt or purse. I can't afford one, so I'm wearing my garage door opener.
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Gale Mangus, 86, BHS-49. Passed away in late September. His wife, Marilyn Otis Manges, BHS-49, had passed away in 2013. Survivors include former Boone residents, a brother-in-law, Bill Otis, and a sister-in-law, Judy Otis.........Donald Schoof, 94, Boone. Don and his wife, Verna, now deceased, moved to Boone in 1964 and he began work at ISU. Was there 25 years prior to retirement.........Royal Fortune, 88, Born in Boone and attended grade school in Boone.........Donna Perry, 88. Lived at the Cedars in Madrid prior to living her last year at Westhaven in Boone.......Dixie Danielson, 84, Madrid. Was an honored poet. She and husband, Virgil, deceased, were lifelong residents of Madrid........Emma Olson, 92. Boone area survivor is a grandson, David Romp, of Boone.......Harold Dunkelberger, 89, Formerly of Pilot Mound/Boone. Attended Boxholm schools before graduating from ISU. Was married in Boone and was a farmer. His wife, Nanette Pestotnik Dunkelberger, survives. She lives at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown. Boone area survivors include son, Dave, of Ames and son-in-law, Jay Clausen, of Boxholm.
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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.
Saturday, December 17, 2016
Improved Service??
NEWS FLASH: Aside from the one-day-a-week (Thursday) news publication, the "new" Boone News Republican promised a free Wednesday shopper that, supposedly, is hand delivered to everybody's door. Jo likes the shopper because it leans toward the weekend grocery store ads. However, in the Kelley's case, home delivery is a hit-or-miss proposition. It was missed again this week. In other such times, the Kornerman could pick up a copy at one of the grocery stores or a convenience store. This time, three separate attempts at that failed. So, I called and was told, "we don't supply them in the racks at stores around town anymore. However, you can pick one up at our office." Just thought you locals would like to know. I guess this is part of that "improved service" we were assured of, as stated by the letter subscribers received when the switch to a one-day newspaper was disclosed.
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The Kornerman loves reading/hearing ideas from visionaries about the possibility of future industrial changes in this country.
For example, it is pointed out that what has happened to Kodak will, no doubt, be happening to a lot of other industries in the next 10 years. In 1998, Kodak had 170,000 employees and sold 85-percent of all photo paper worldwide. But, within just a few years, their business model disappeared and Kodak went bankrupt. Paper film disappeared and digital cameras were invented and have improved.
The article further states that software will disrupt most traditional industries in the next 5-10 years. Basic legal advice can now be obtained in seconds with great accuracy meaning there will be 90-percent less lawyers in the future, with only specialists remaining....... By 2030, computers will become more intelligent than humans........ In 2018, the first self-driving cars will appear publicly and around 2020, the complete auto industry will start to be disrupted. You won't want to own a car. You call a car via phone, it picks you up and takes you to your destination. Kids will never get a driver's license and never own a car......... As a result, cities will change. Ninety percent fewer cars will be needed. Thus, fewer parking places will be needed and there will be less vehicle accidents. Without accidents, insurance companies will suffer. Electric cars are forecast to become mainstream by 2020. Less noise will be noticed......... Electricity will become incredibly cheap and clean. Last year, more solar energy was installed worldwide than fossil fuels. Cheap electricity will result in cheap and abundant water.......A medical device is being developed that works with your phone for analysis that will quickly identify nearly any disease......... Politicians beware! By 2020, there will be apps that can tell by our facial expressions if we are lying........ By 2020, 70-percent of all humans will own a smartphone.
Who are we to think such things can't happen. Just think of the many changes that have already occurred in our lifetime.
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Mark Tompkins, BHS-60, liked the Kornerman's mention of breaking a bike in two those many years ago. He wrote, "it reminded me of a guy biking back to England from the far eastern reaches of Russia - Magadan. I rode a little over 3,000 miles last year but Magadan to London is over 4,600 miles and he wandered through Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia. So, the guy has just come down a long mountainside in Nepal and started up the long hill ahead when his bike breaks in half. Along comes a native, throws the man and his broken bike in the back of an ancient truck and takes him a few miles to a guy with a welding machine, the only one around for 500 miles or so. Serendipity. Oh, he started the ride at 40 below zero and camped in that weather for days. I trust when your bike broke, you were warmer in McHose Park. Keep up the good work. Appreciated and needed."
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Many of you remember former Boone resident Mary McCoy. She lived in Boone until 2009 and was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church here. Her children, Mike, BHS-69; Marsha, BHS-64; and Roger, BHS-61, are hosting a 100th birthday party January 1st at her residence in the Denver area. Please......all you viewers who remember Mary, send her a card..........Mary McCoy, Life Care Center of Littleton, room 218, 1500 W. Mineral Avenue, Littleton, CO 80120.
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Sorry to hear of the death of Tim Buff, 80, in Rogersville, MO. Tim spent some summers in Boone in the late 50's, early 60's as a terrific fast pitch softball pitcher for some of those championship teams Everett Long managed. He was 6-5 and very intimidating, standing on that pitcher's mound. Prior to coming to Boone, he had already been named the International Softball League's Most Valuable Player two times in the early 50's. He was known as a fiery competitor and one of the most dominant fast pitch softball pitchers this nation has ever produced. A son and daughter survive.
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Don'e Mae Payne, 98, Boone. Boone area survivor is a son, Stephen of Ogden........Allen Schultz, Algona. Boone area survivor is his father-in-law, Robert Moritz, of Boone........Dell Kelley, 90, Springfield, MO. Served several churches in Iowa. Burial will be in Boone.......Judy Thuney, 76, Boone. Worked at Woolworth's and Sandler Built Homes in Boone and later with her husband in the operation of Vern Thuney Trucking. Boone area survivor is a daughter, Camella Elsner, of Ogden.
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The Kornerman loves reading/hearing ideas from visionaries about the possibility of future industrial changes in this country.
For example, it is pointed out that what has happened to Kodak will, no doubt, be happening to a lot of other industries in the next 10 years. In 1998, Kodak had 170,000 employees and sold 85-percent of all photo paper worldwide. But, within just a few years, their business model disappeared and Kodak went bankrupt. Paper film disappeared and digital cameras were invented and have improved.
The article further states that software will disrupt most traditional industries in the next 5-10 years. Basic legal advice can now be obtained in seconds with great accuracy meaning there will be 90-percent less lawyers in the future, with only specialists remaining....... By 2030, computers will become more intelligent than humans........ In 2018, the first self-driving cars will appear publicly and around 2020, the complete auto industry will start to be disrupted. You won't want to own a car. You call a car via phone, it picks you up and takes you to your destination. Kids will never get a driver's license and never own a car......... As a result, cities will change. Ninety percent fewer cars will be needed. Thus, fewer parking places will be needed and there will be less vehicle accidents. Without accidents, insurance companies will suffer. Electric cars are forecast to become mainstream by 2020. Less noise will be noticed......... Electricity will become incredibly cheap and clean. Last year, more solar energy was installed worldwide than fossil fuels. Cheap electricity will result in cheap and abundant water.......A medical device is being developed that works with your phone for analysis that will quickly identify nearly any disease......... Politicians beware! By 2020, there will be apps that can tell by our facial expressions if we are lying........ By 2020, 70-percent of all humans will own a smartphone.
Who are we to think such things can't happen. Just think of the many changes that have already occurred in our lifetime.
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Mark Tompkins, BHS-60, liked the Kornerman's mention of breaking a bike in two those many years ago. He wrote, "it reminded me of a guy biking back to England from the far eastern reaches of Russia - Magadan. I rode a little over 3,000 miles last year but Magadan to London is over 4,600 miles and he wandered through Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia. So, the guy has just come down a long mountainside in Nepal and started up the long hill ahead when his bike breaks in half. Along comes a native, throws the man and his broken bike in the back of an ancient truck and takes him a few miles to a guy with a welding machine, the only one around for 500 miles or so. Serendipity. Oh, he started the ride at 40 below zero and camped in that weather for days. I trust when your bike broke, you were warmer in McHose Park. Keep up the good work. Appreciated and needed."
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Many of you remember former Boone resident Mary McCoy. She lived in Boone until 2009 and was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church here. Her children, Mike, BHS-69; Marsha, BHS-64; and Roger, BHS-61, are hosting a 100th birthday party January 1st at her residence in the Denver area. Please......all you viewers who remember Mary, send her a card..........Mary McCoy, Life Care Center of Littleton, room 218, 1500 W. Mineral Avenue, Littleton, CO 80120.
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Sorry to hear of the death of Tim Buff, 80, in Rogersville, MO. Tim spent some summers in Boone in the late 50's, early 60's as a terrific fast pitch softball pitcher for some of those championship teams Everett Long managed. He was 6-5 and very intimidating, standing on that pitcher's mound. Prior to coming to Boone, he had already been named the International Softball League's Most Valuable Player two times in the early 50's. He was known as a fiery competitor and one of the most dominant fast pitch softball pitchers this nation has ever produced. A son and daughter survive.
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Don'e Mae Payne, 98, Boone. Boone area survivor is a son, Stephen of Ogden........Allen Schultz, Algona. Boone area survivor is his father-in-law, Robert Moritz, of Boone........Dell Kelley, 90, Springfield, MO. Served several churches in Iowa. Burial will be in Boone.......Judy Thuney, 76, Boone. Worked at Woolworth's and Sandler Built Homes in Boone and later with her husband in the operation of Vern Thuney Trucking. Boone area survivor is a daughter, Camella Elsner, of Ogden.
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Wednesday, December 14, 2016
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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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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Saturday, December 10, 2016
Character Education
Thanks to several Korner viewers we have more complete information about a subject we broached in the last edition.
The Kornerman had attempted to recall details of monthly school assemblies with a religious intent that were prevalent when I was in school in the early 50's and, probably, before and even after that time until its final demise.
Larry Lindmark, BHS-63, explained, "during my time at Boone High School, when local ministers took turns coming to address the students, the assembly may have been called, "Character Education." It may have lasted 20-30 minutes and maybe once a month. Students were given the opportunity to "opt" out of the assembly. They may have had to sit in the Principal's office until the next class period. The ministers did read scripture and gave a short homily or sermon. We also had assemblies that were like travelogues to the Everglades, etc. It seemed like it was the same person (Editor's Note: Does the name Al Bell ring a "bell?") coming back several times to present them. The topic of one assembly was about the consumption of alcohol. I believe the presenter was a ventriloquist with his dummy. He made a play on words with the names of current beers. Such as Schlitz in your pockets or Hamm's in your freezer. There were a variety of beer names to work with back then. Different times. More recently, in the 80's when schools were trying to incorporate "sex education" from elementary up through high school, it caused quite a controversy."
Curtis Dale Cox, BHS-63; Tony and Sandy Crandell, BHS-59; and my classmate, Roma Achenbach Hare, BHS-53, all verified the assemblies were "Character Education" assemblies. Curtis said, "I don't ever remember being allowed to miss one. That was in grade school at Franklin" The Crandell's said, "they were sponsored by the Boone Ministerial Association" and Roma added, "I remember some musical numbers being part of the assemblies."
We had also questioned that time when baccalaureate services were an important part of the graduation process. Don Cross, BHS-58, wrote, "your recollections regarding Baccalaureate are correct. It was usually held 2-3 days before the Graduation Ceremony to honor the graduates and it did have a religious orientation. I'm doubtful that such ceremonies are still observed other than at specifically religiously-oriented institutions.......not likely in a public high school."
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The Kornerman remembers when I was a very young guy (when was that?) that for a family Christmas get-together there were 80 people or more in attendance. But, in those days, most family members remained pretty close to the home base their entire lives. These days, travel is much easier and opportunities have expanded and family members are scattered hither and yon.There probably are exceptions........in fact I know of one.
That Howard family is a dedicated group and they did come from hither and yon a while back for their annual family holiday get-together.......95 of them. They pretty much filled up the community building.
One proud Howard dad, Don, told the Kornerman about son, Craig, BHS-79, who is doing marvelous mission work as Executive Director of Help Ministeries in Olathe, KS. If you're interested in more details, go to Google and call up Missions Southside, Olathe, KS. I remembered Craig as a great Toreador and college (ISU) baseball player who had an opportunity to sign with a major league team but turned it down to follow his current path. Don and Jo Ellen have every right to be proud.
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Nice to receive holiday greetings from Mike Loehrer, BHS-64; Ann Onymous, ??: and Gary, BHS-53, and Delores, BHS-52, Grosnickle. Just happened to remember the time when I and my old buddy, Gros, were BOTH riding a single bicycle toward the McHose Park swimming pool when that thing actually broke right in two, scattering us both on the pavement. Too much weight I assume and that was 65 years and many less pounds ago.
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Without much competition anymore, the old Kornerman feels very honored and obligated as one of you viewer's only real connection to your hometown roots. That's especially true to those of you who are quite a distance from "home."
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Timothy Pepper, 59, Remsen. Formerly of Boone. United-75. Raised on a farm near Boone. His parents were Bernard and Marjorie Pepper. Worked his entire life in grain elevator type work in Boone, Sutherland, Woodbine, Remsen and finally, Dodge, NE. prior to retirement. Survivors include Juli Boyd Pepper, two daughters and a son........Helen Day, 85, Spokane, WA. Born in Boone. Parents were George and Mae Hagaman. Was part of a military family that traveled the world until retirement and settlement in Spokane in 1974. Two children and a brother, George Hagaman, survive. Burial is planned in Boone in 2017.
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The Kornerman had attempted to recall details of monthly school assemblies with a religious intent that were prevalent when I was in school in the early 50's and, probably, before and even after that time until its final demise.
Larry Lindmark, BHS-63, explained, "during my time at Boone High School, when local ministers took turns coming to address the students, the assembly may have been called, "Character Education." It may have lasted 20-30 minutes and maybe once a month. Students were given the opportunity to "opt" out of the assembly. They may have had to sit in the Principal's office until the next class period. The ministers did read scripture and gave a short homily or sermon. We also had assemblies that were like travelogues to the Everglades, etc. It seemed like it was the same person (Editor's Note: Does the name Al Bell ring a "bell?") coming back several times to present them. The topic of one assembly was about the consumption of alcohol. I believe the presenter was a ventriloquist with his dummy. He made a play on words with the names of current beers. Such as Schlitz in your pockets or Hamm's in your freezer. There were a variety of beer names to work with back then. Different times. More recently, in the 80's when schools were trying to incorporate "sex education" from elementary up through high school, it caused quite a controversy."
Curtis Dale Cox, BHS-63; Tony and Sandy Crandell, BHS-59; and my classmate, Roma Achenbach Hare, BHS-53, all verified the assemblies were "Character Education" assemblies. Curtis said, "I don't ever remember being allowed to miss one. That was in grade school at Franklin" The Crandell's said, "they were sponsored by the Boone Ministerial Association" and Roma added, "I remember some musical numbers being part of the assemblies."
We had also questioned that time when baccalaureate services were an important part of the graduation process. Don Cross, BHS-58, wrote, "your recollections regarding Baccalaureate are correct. It was usually held 2-3 days before the Graduation Ceremony to honor the graduates and it did have a religious orientation. I'm doubtful that such ceremonies are still observed other than at specifically religiously-oriented institutions.......not likely in a public high school."
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The Kornerman remembers when I was a very young guy (when was that?) that for a family Christmas get-together there were 80 people or more in attendance. But, in those days, most family members remained pretty close to the home base their entire lives. These days, travel is much easier and opportunities have expanded and family members are scattered hither and yon.There probably are exceptions........in fact I know of one.
That Howard family is a dedicated group and they did come from hither and yon a while back for their annual family holiday get-together.......95 of them. They pretty much filled up the community building.
One proud Howard dad, Don, told the Kornerman about son, Craig, BHS-79, who is doing marvelous mission work as Executive Director of Help Ministeries in Olathe, KS. If you're interested in more details, go to Google and call up Missions Southside, Olathe, KS. I remembered Craig as a great Toreador and college (ISU) baseball player who had an opportunity to sign with a major league team but turned it down to follow his current path. Don and Jo Ellen have every right to be proud.
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Nice to receive holiday greetings from Mike Loehrer, BHS-64; Ann Onymous, ??: and Gary, BHS-53, and Delores, BHS-52, Grosnickle. Just happened to remember the time when I and my old buddy, Gros, were BOTH riding a single bicycle toward the McHose Park swimming pool when that thing actually broke right in two, scattering us both on the pavement. Too much weight I assume and that was 65 years and many less pounds ago.
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Without much competition anymore, the old Kornerman feels very honored and obligated as one of you viewer's only real connection to your hometown roots. That's especially true to those of you who are quite a distance from "home."
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Timothy Pepper, 59, Remsen. Formerly of Boone. United-75. Raised on a farm near Boone. His parents were Bernard and Marjorie Pepper. Worked his entire life in grain elevator type work in Boone, Sutherland, Woodbine, Remsen and finally, Dodge, NE. prior to retirement. Survivors include Juli Boyd Pepper, two daughters and a son........Helen Day, 85, Spokane, WA. Born in Boone. Parents were George and Mae Hagaman. Was part of a military family that traveled the world until retirement and settlement in Spokane in 1974. Two children and a brother, George Hagaman, survive. Burial is planned in Boone in 2017.
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Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Christmas is A-Comin'
Thinking of Christmas, this popped into my old head. Remember in the 50's, maybe even before and a bit beyond, it was not unusual for schools to have a monthly visit, an assembly, from a minister who read scripture and/or did a short sermon. There may have been a musical number also. What was it called? Was it something to do with chapel.....chapel talk or ? Anyway, I remember it as a regular, monthly assembly. Seems to me like attendance was not mandatory so those who didn't want to be there went to study hall. Why can't it still be that way? It seems so simple, if you want to take part, fine, if you don't, fine. You decide.
Then, too, in those days, there were baccalaureate services, a celebration honoring a graduating class, typically, a Christianity-based interdenominational service. Wasn't it held a day or two prior to graduation day?
Can anybody out there verify or provide more details?
That type of thing, unfortunately, has been long lost and would certainly be condemned by some these days.
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Earliest Christmas/holiday greetings from John and Linda Hinz, BHS-64, in Minnesota, Rick Houser, BHS-63, in Virginia, Max, BHS-46, and Larry (lefty) Moore, BHS-52, in California and Tom Peterson, BHS-67, right here in good old Iowa.
John and Linda have made a move from Lake Minnetonka to the city of Minnetonka just prior to leaving for Arizona for the winter months.
Thanks to all. The Kornerman is very appreciative of their great, longtime, support of the Korner.
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California's Jerry Manriquez, BSH-57, has provided additional railroad hotel/depot information. He sent a sketch that shows the area and some of the accompanying structures. We notice that across north and adjacent to the tracks are two lumber companies side-by-side, Otis Lumber and P.T. Nelson's Sons Lumber. This was in 1925.
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Super Bowl talk is increasing and that brings to mind the fact that a couple years ago, I, the Kornerman, suggested to the Boone Historical Society that one of their monthly or beyond "specials" should be a tribute to the late Jim Doran, a Boone Countian most of his life and a frequent Boone visitor who still counts many relatives in this area. Nothing regarding my suggestion was ever developed.
Briefly, for those of you unaware, here is his story. He became a football All-American receiver at Iowa State University, went on to the NFL, primarily with the Detroit Lions. A few years prior to it being called the Super Bowl, the NFL had what was simply called the league championship game. In that title game in the early 50's, quarterback Bobby Layne threw a game-winning touchdown pass to Jim Doran. So, you could say that a Boone Countian received the winning touchdown pass in what eventually was named a Super Bowl game. Quite a feat for "one of our own."
Speaking of Jim Doran, I see there is an award given to an ISU football player each year honoring Doran. Its called the Jim Doran Outstanding Special Teams Player award. Again this year, that award was given at the recent ISU football post-season banquet.
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No more daily/multi-weekly paper so you view things here you won't find anywhere else in Boone County........twice weekly.
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Jean Heldenbrand, 92, rural Madrid. Johnston HS. Was a U.S. Navy veteran. Farmed with her husband, Don Heldenbrand, in the Van Meter area. Boone area survivors include her husband, Don, her sister and brother and six children.........Tyler Scott Nelson, 32, Pleasant Hill. Boone area survivors include his parents, Deb and Tim Gioffredi of Madrid.......Ann Dennert, 84, Boone. BHS-50. She moved to Boone at age two. Was a musician in high school and with the Boone Municipal Band. Worked at Woolworths prior to a long career as a telephone company employee. A brother, John, survives as does a Boone sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Dennert-Burman.
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Then, too, in those days, there were baccalaureate services, a celebration honoring a graduating class, typically, a Christianity-based interdenominational service. Wasn't it held a day or two prior to graduation day?
Can anybody out there verify or provide more details?
That type of thing, unfortunately, has been long lost and would certainly be condemned by some these days.
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Earliest Christmas/holiday greetings from John and Linda Hinz, BHS-64, in Minnesota, Rick Houser, BHS-63, in Virginia, Max, BHS-46, and Larry (lefty) Moore, BHS-52, in California and Tom Peterson, BHS-67, right here in good old Iowa.
John and Linda have made a move from Lake Minnetonka to the city of Minnetonka just prior to leaving for Arizona for the winter months.
Thanks to all. The Kornerman is very appreciative of their great, longtime, support of the Korner.
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California's Jerry Manriquez, BSH-57, has provided additional railroad hotel/depot information. He sent a sketch that shows the area and some of the accompanying structures. We notice that across north and adjacent to the tracks are two lumber companies side-by-side, Otis Lumber and P.T. Nelson's Sons Lumber. This was in 1925.
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Super Bowl talk is increasing and that brings to mind the fact that a couple years ago, I, the Kornerman, suggested to the Boone Historical Society that one of their monthly or beyond "specials" should be a tribute to the late Jim Doran, a Boone Countian most of his life and a frequent Boone visitor who still counts many relatives in this area. Nothing regarding my suggestion was ever developed.
Briefly, for those of you unaware, here is his story. He became a football All-American receiver at Iowa State University, went on to the NFL, primarily with the Detroit Lions. A few years prior to it being called the Super Bowl, the NFL had what was simply called the league championship game. In that title game in the early 50's, quarterback Bobby Layne threw a game-winning touchdown pass to Jim Doran. So, you could say that a Boone Countian received the winning touchdown pass in what eventually was named a Super Bowl game. Quite a feat for "one of our own."
Speaking of Jim Doran, I see there is an award given to an ISU football player each year honoring Doran. Its called the Jim Doran Outstanding Special Teams Player award. Again this year, that award was given at the recent ISU football post-season banquet.
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No more daily/multi-weekly paper so you view things here you won't find anywhere else in Boone County........twice weekly.
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Jean Heldenbrand, 92, rural Madrid. Johnston HS. Was a U.S. Navy veteran. Farmed with her husband, Don Heldenbrand, in the Van Meter area. Boone area survivors include her husband, Don, her sister and brother and six children.........Tyler Scott Nelson, 32, Pleasant Hill. Boone area survivors include his parents, Deb and Tim Gioffredi of Madrid.......Ann Dennert, 84, Boone. BHS-50. She moved to Boone at age two. Was a musician in high school and with the Boone Municipal Band. Worked at Woolworths prior to a long career as a telephone company employee. A brother, John, survives as does a Boone sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Dennert-Burman.
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Saturday, December 3, 2016
Let's Visit the Old Railroad Depot Complex
Regarding our most recent discussion of the old Chicago and Northwestern depot and hotel, Vern Modeland, BHS-50, has given us a very unique "walking/virtual tour" of that railroad complex.
Vern wrote, "come with a fella who remembers every step and scene. We'll meet at the two-story wooden gatekeeper's castle. It was on the southeast corner of the meeting of rails and street. Across the street west was a 10-foot or so walkway that stretched all the way past the Chicago and Northwestern (stet) complex. All red brick. Some redder than others, the "hotel" building the reddest. There was a little manicured park with a couple of elm trees. Sitting north-south, next to it, was the building where the dispatcher for the on-call crews came in the middle of the night. I remember those too. Dad would answer with just one word and Curly Davis would know who that was and would expect him on time. After a little green space, came the imposing building to the west, on the south side of the tracks, which housed the ticket windows, luggage storage, benches for passengers and stairs up to the second floor which, when I was young, was offices but I suspect was a hotel once with a few units. On west was more support structures for the railroad with a two-story addition, then parking, then the crew quarters where passenger crewmen stored their tools-of-the-trade, a tin can with "few-zees" in it (with spikes on the unlit end so they could be thrown between the rails and stick upright. The tin can also held a red flag for appropriate use, and some "torpedoes." They were dynamite caps packaged in a clip that could be left on the rail and, when the next engine put its huge weight on one at speed, it would blow up. Made a noise loud enough to be heard by the on-coming crew. A series of one or more of the "torpedoes" would alert them to various things per the Chicago and Northwestern (stet) Employee's Handbook and "rule book." Beyond that wooden building was, what, Boone Street? And, of course, there were rails for the east-bound trains, since the Chicago and Northwestern was built by the English and, therefore, went opposite to U.S. rules of forward-on-the-right. There were two and a half runs of light rail there too, for switching out the cars for Otis Lumber Yard, which occupied most of the block north of the depot complex. There was another section of paved or brick space north of the station waiting room for passengers heading to Chicago. No cover either, it rained, you got wet. Stored at the crew quarters down toward Carroll street were the red and green signal lights that operated on a fuel and were changed at train stops. Red for port and green for starboard side of the train, ahead of the on-coming traffic. This was a time before radio communications, remember."
Vern concluded with, "Alll uh boart!"
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Anita Morgan, 69, Des Moines. Services this evening (Saturday) in Boone at Stonebridge Church.
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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.......
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Vern wrote, "come with a fella who remembers every step and scene. We'll meet at the two-story wooden gatekeeper's castle. It was on the southeast corner of the meeting of rails and street. Across the street west was a 10-foot or so walkway that stretched all the way past the Chicago and Northwestern (stet) complex. All red brick. Some redder than others, the "hotel" building the reddest. There was a little manicured park with a couple of elm trees. Sitting north-south, next to it, was the building where the dispatcher for the on-call crews came in the middle of the night. I remember those too. Dad would answer with just one word and Curly Davis would know who that was and would expect him on time. After a little green space, came the imposing building to the west, on the south side of the tracks, which housed the ticket windows, luggage storage, benches for passengers and stairs up to the second floor which, when I was young, was offices but I suspect was a hotel once with a few units. On west was more support structures for the railroad with a two-story addition, then parking, then the crew quarters where passenger crewmen stored their tools-of-the-trade, a tin can with "few-zees" in it (with spikes on the unlit end so they could be thrown between the rails and stick upright. The tin can also held a red flag for appropriate use, and some "torpedoes." They were dynamite caps packaged in a clip that could be left on the rail and, when the next engine put its huge weight on one at speed, it would blow up. Made a noise loud enough to be heard by the on-coming crew. A series of one or more of the "torpedoes" would alert them to various things per the Chicago and Northwestern (stet) Employee's Handbook and "rule book." Beyond that wooden building was, what, Boone Street? And, of course, there were rails for the east-bound trains, since the Chicago and Northwestern was built by the English and, therefore, went opposite to U.S. rules of forward-on-the-right. There were two and a half runs of light rail there too, for switching out the cars for Otis Lumber Yard, which occupied most of the block north of the depot complex. There was another section of paved or brick space north of the station waiting room for passengers heading to Chicago. No cover either, it rained, you got wet. Stored at the crew quarters down toward Carroll street were the red and green signal lights that operated on a fuel and were changed at train stops. Red for port and green for starboard side of the train, ahead of the on-coming traffic. This was a time before radio communications, remember."
Vern concluded with, "Alll uh boart!"
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Anita Morgan, 69, Des Moines. Services this evening (Saturday) in Boone at Stonebridge Church.
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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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