Building Boom

     According to the latest community tittle and tattle, there are at least five business building projects on tap for the future. Regarding that "future," who knows? Some of them have been "in the air" for some time and there has been no real progress seen. Also, it is getting a little late in the year. It would seem some of those talked about projects would have been underway right after the last snow. So conjecture reigns. As my mother used to say.......often......."wait and see."
     Here are the projects we've been hearing about: (1) There was mention in the latest city council meeting of a proposed hotel/motel on the south side of Highway 30, somewhere east of the Boone Speedway. We've heard 40-50 rooms and a huge conference center that could handle 400 people. (2) There is the long awaited housing project to be located across the street, south of the Fareway store. (3) Then there's a proposed building housing Exit Realty to be located next door west of Fareway. (4) A building housing the Ogden Telephone Company on South Linn Street, south of the Sundance apartments and (5) A new bank, from out of town, has indicated they will build somewhere in the Walmart area of town.
     LATE BREAKING NEWS: Just back from McDonald's and yes, finally, it appears a new and different McDonald's is truly on the horizon. We've been hearing, for what seems like forever, that a new building was imminent but until now,  not much of a clue. This morning, soil samples are actually being taken in that immediate area. Its a good, progressive sign.
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     The Kornerman receives lots of  various informational type copy.  Some are items we just don't think are worth reciting in the Korner.........having not that much interest or value.  However, recently, there have been two such items that "caught the Kornerman's eye" and have been deemed important enough information to pass on to our vast audience.
     ITEM (1) After NUMEROUS situations resulting in serious consequences, Shell Oil Company has issued a warning about the use of cell phones in the area of their or other gas pumps. The two don't mix well at all. In one case, someone left their cell on the trunk lid of their vehicle, it rang and a resulting fire destroyed the car and gas pump. In another case, an individual suffered severe burns when fumes ignited as they answered a cell phone call WHILE refueling. Static electricity is the culprit. In one case, a person was severely burned because a cell phone in their pocket rang while they were fueling their vehicle.
     Here is the recomendation: (1) Turn off the engine. (2) Don't smoke. (3) Don't come close to using a cell phone while fueling your vehicle and (4) Don't re-enter your vehicle during fueling.
    ITEM (2) What if you are ALONE somewhere and start feeling the pain and other symptoms of a possible heart attack?
     If your heart is acting improperly and you're feeling faint, only about 10 seconds is available before losing consciousness. What to do?
     Here's the recommendation: cough repeatedly and vigorously. A deep breath should be taken before each cough and the cough must be deep and prolonged, as when producing sputum from deep inside the chest. A breath and cough must be repeated about every two seconds without let-up until the heart is felt to be beating normally again.
     It seems those deep breaths get oxygen into the lungs and coughing movements squeeze the heart and keep the blood circulating and do give you a chance to contact someone or get yourself to a hospital.
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     Two quick items: (1) Vern Modeland, BHS-50, wrote that he felt the solar eclipse could have, at least, "held off until Pufferbilly Days." (2) Classmate and good buddy Gary Grosnickle, BHS-53, is recovering from quadruple bypass surgery performed in Bella Vista Tuesday morning. He seems to be doing well. If you're inclined, here is his address: 9 Oxford Lane, Bella Vista, Ark. 72714.
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     BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Beth Anne Ferrari, 71, Des Moines. Born and raised in Fraser. Her parents were Armando and Frances Ferrari. Sister Phyliss and brother Roy survive........Twylla  Sonquist, 90, Stuart/Des Moines. Raised and lived most of her life in the Boxholm/Dayton area. She and her husband, Richard, farmed and raised three daughters........Judi Ann Crocheck, 70, Boone. Her parents were George and Ruby Gibbons. Boone area survivors include her husband, Larry, and a son, Larry, of Boone and a daughter..........Deb Duncan, 59, Boone. She grew up and attended school in Ames. Was a prominent member of the Family Tradition Blue Grass Band as a singer and bass player.  In 2002, she married Chris Duncan and the couple made their home in Boone. Deb worked as a custodian at Iowa State. Boone area survivors include her husband, Chris, son, Kenny, and daughter, Samantha Perry, all of Boone. Two other sons also survive..........Herman Kopitzke, 86, Boone. An Army vet, he was a native of Montana and a graduate of Montana State University with a degree in Ag Engineering. Worked for the U.S.D.A until retirement in 1986. He and his wife, Helen Capps Kopitzke, made their home in Boone County after retirement. Herman was heavily involved in community service, particularly as a member of the Boone Lions Club.
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