A Solar Eclipse is Coming

     Alright, a solar eclipse is coming into view Monday and some folks are going ga-ga over this development. The Kornerman doesn't get excited about this type of thing BUT Loren Frazier, BHS-58, has sent some info about it that proves to be very interesting.
     Loren wrote, "even those of us who do not live in the path of the full eclipse can enjoy viewing a partial eclipse.There is a website that will give you an idea of what the eclipse will look like in your neck of the woods."
     Here is that web site: https://www.vox.com/platform/a mp/science-and-health/2017/7/25/16019892/solar-eclipse-2017-interactive-map
     I, the Kornerman, took a look and its easy. There is simply a box where you insert your zip code. When you open the URL and insert the zip code,  you should see what the eclipse will look like in your zip area on August 21.
     Three angles are shown, each at a different time, and in zip code 50036. The peak time in this area is 1:07.46 when 93.5 percent of the sun is obscured.
     This pre-opportunity is pretty fascinating.
     P.S. That will be the Kornerman's entire participation in this phenomenon.
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      In a recent Korner we provided the Tip of the Day, a reminder that time is running out for seniors to obtain a lifetime Golden Age Passport for $10 plus a $10 processing fee which provides entrance to our nation's parks and recreation areas. The new fee will be $80.
     Ron Hopkins, BSH-responded, "I want to echo John Hinz recommendation. I have had my passport for 15 years and have probably saved several hundred dollars with free entry to some monuments, parks, etc., and half-price to many others. On a recent trip to see our grandson finish basic training at the Air Force Academy, Judy and I camped almost every night on federal land (Forest Service of Bureau of Land Management) and got a couple of free passes to monuments or parks, probably saving $100 (and 10 times more compared to motels) on one trip. It was a great bargain for our $10 investment and would have been so even at the new price of $80. I am so very glad that you continue your efforts with the Korner. Hope to get to Boone one of these times and catch you again at the McDonald's Coffee Club."
     P.S. John Hinz thought the cutoff date for purchase of the passports is August 28.
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     Shorter stuff: (1) Tom Peterson, BHS-67, informs that some 50 classmates/spouses have already indicated they plan to attend the 50th class reunion, Sept. 15-16, with Friday night action at Toby K's Event Center and the Saturday gathering at the McHose Park Shelter House. Some teachers of that year have indicated they will attend. (2) United Community grad Gary Knox wrote a short note telling us that his late wife's obituary in the Boone News Republican cost him $240. "That's obscene," he said. The Kornerman answers, "unfortunately, I guess that's the world we live in today." (3) I just now, received a call from Ken Zanker, United-57, wondering if they were having a reunion this year? Whether they do or not, Ken said he would like to visit with old classmates. His phone number is 402-212-9067. (4) Regarding the recent death of Pearl George, Mike Loehrer, BHS-64, wrote, "her daughter, Marcia, was in our class and a cheerleader. I'll always remember her husband, Dick, going to all of our athletic contests, home and away. He always had a good word for us kids when he saw us on the street or in Cardinal Cleaners where he worked."
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     BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Timothy Veale, 61, Ames. BHS-75. Owned the Cyclone Taxi Company of Ames. Boone area survivors include his parents, Barb and John Veale, of Boone, his wife, Kellie Hanson Veale of Ames, a son, four daughters, a brother and a sister..........Verne Stumbo, 94, rural Boone. Attended Boone High School. Farmed with his brother, Francis, in Boone County. He also drove a truck for Wenger Trucking. A daughter survives.........Marlene Nichols, 67, Madrid. Boone area survivor is a son, Joshua Heeren, of Madrid. Another son and her mother also survive........Michael Temple, 59, Melbourne, IA. Lived most of his life in Ames, working for the city of Ames before retirement. Boone area survivors include brothers, Roger Temple, of Boone and Dave Temple, of Ames. A sister and another brother also survive........Elizabeth Stumbo, 93, Boone. BHS-42. Worked at the hemp plant, Places and Oshkosh Tanning prior to retirement in 1986. Six children survive. Sons Ray Jr., Frank and Chris and daughters, Ida Williams and Jane Boersma, all of Boone. One other daughter also survives. Elizabeth was preceded in death by two husbands, Arnold Stanley, who was killed in WWII and Raymond Stumbo Jr.
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