MERRY CHRISTMAS

     The Kornerman is so thankful for your friendship and viewership, whether you came to us from the good old U.S.A. or even a location in another country. We sincerely hope you have a very safe and wonderful Christmas with friends and family.
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     Always good to hear from Rick Houser, BHS-63,........yes another Virginian. From Fairfax, he sent a nice holiday card and wrote, "still read the blog."
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     Late business news: (1) the former Legal Limits will reopen under new ownership, hopefully, by February 1. (2) Yes, as we've said earlier, the old Redeker building has been sold. Sometime soon, it will be occupied by two businesses, half and half, who have a similar relationship in other communities but will be completely new to Boone. The Kornerman doesn't feel comfortable reporting who they are at this time.
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     BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Jon Barr Applequist, 85, Ames. Moved his family to Ames in 1965 where he became an associate professor at ISU, followed by full professorship and, eventually, professor emeritus status. He retired in 2000. Boone area survivors include his wife, Nancy, of Ames and a daughter, Karen Clement, of Boone.........Janet (Jan) Pepper, 78, Boone.......Dominic Fiorino, 66, Boone.........Christene Fritcher, 90, Boone. Attended school in Ridgeport. Was married to Paul Fritcher in Boone in 1946. They lived on Paul's family farm for 71 years. Christene worked at Bourns in Ames for 25 years. Boone area survivors include her husband, Paul; son, Joe Fritcher; and daughter, Jody Fritcher; brother George Ahrens and sister Mary Conard, all of Boone.
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