Lots of Help

     Last edition, we sought some help and three of our good viewers answered the call. Ideas were expressed by Loren Frazier, BHS-58, John Kueck, BHS-61, and Tom Peterson, BHS-67.
     The question pertained to blog pageviews, their establishment and accuracy.......specifically regarding our Korner. Sure, we're interested in how our efforts are connecting.......how many folks are looking and how often. Pageviews are offered for today, yesterday, the last month and all-time, from clear back when all this fun began. After viewing the figures, we could assume but really weren't completely sure of  "what we were seeing." Some verification was needed and has now been received.
     Loren wrote, "I've got a theory on your question. I'm wondering if the dates you are receiving high view numbers might be dates when the Korner is not posted until later in the day. I know there are times when I click on your page early in  the morning and if the current day's Korner is not posted yet, I will check back. Sometimes, I might click on the site several times before its finally posted, like, recently, when you had computer problems. I have to keep clicking on the site into the next day before the Korner is finally available. On those days, I can imagine your pageview numbers might be pretty high, but the times viewers actually got to see the current Korner might be no more than usual. This is just a theory but may be the answer. Regardless, keep up the good work. P.S. My wife, Pat Lacey, BSH-58, also enjoys the Korner."
     John said, "on average, a visitor will look at about 2.5 pages and each individual page a visitor views is tracked as a pageview. Some actions could increase your pageviews. For example, people might come back more than once to finish reading a current Korner or to click on past editions. My guess is the variation of a combination of these things. I, personally, have clicked through several days of your posts looking for a specific thing with each click counting as a pageview."
     Good old Tom took the easy way out. He simply wrote, "check pageviews on google and you'll find lots of good information." The Kornerman did just that.
     The Kornerman says, "you know that old axiom that suggests if you eliminate the highs and the lows, you'll probably find a middle ground that is pretty accurate. So, I think that's what we'll do. We'll botch that high of 1200 or so and any low marks and settle in the middle, like at 750 or so. We're happy that as many as 750 or more viewers regularly find time to "give us a look." And, we thank each and every one of you."
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     Richard Young, BHS-57, wrote, "I haven't sent any comments for some time but still read your Korner twice a week. Now, however, the reading is done from your neighboring town of Ames. We moved back to Iowa from Arizona several months ago to be near family and friends. I do enjoy what everyone has to offer and do remember most of the places mentioned from the past. I'm sure there are others in the shadows that read but say nothing. We do appreciate your time and effort to bring us info about Boone from the past and the present."
     The Kornerman says, "welcome "home" (almost) Richard and family."
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     Don't have much detail but was interested in learning that Danna Kelly Herrick, BHS-2005, recently represented the USA in the Ohme road race in Japan. That is considered a "sister" race to the Boston Marathon.
     Doesn't really surprise the Kornerman at all. The daughter of Bob and Kathy Kelly of Boone was a standout Toreador athlete, a terrific collegiate runner and has added fame with outstanding runs beyond that, nationally and even internationally.
     P.S. There was something about that BHS class of 2005 and running. Danna was a classmate of Pete Kostelnick who has also captured everyone's attention with his outstanding efforts nationally and internationally including that famous run across America.
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     The Kornerman thought this was rather interesting. In his 20 years as an NFL quarterback, Brett Favre endured 525 "sacks."
     Here's what he had to say recently, "I'm able to function the way I so choose at least up to this point. I stay active but tommorrow may be totally different. I may not know where I live then and that's the frightening thing for us former football players."
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      The winter season has been good....er. great.....for the Toreadors. For the second straight year, the Boone girls basketball team will participate in the state tourney starting Monday. That back-to-back is a feat never before accomplished by the BHS girls team. Then too, Mason Hulse was a state runnerup in wrestling at 145 pounds. Its been many years since a BHS wrestler finished in such a lofty position.
     P.S. Mason has proven  to be one of the most versatile Toreador athletes........ever. He was the all-state quarterback in his class, second in the state in wrestling and a state qualifier in tennis.
     CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BHS LADIES AND TO MASON HULSE.
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     Sue Woolsoncroft of Nevada reported the death of a former BHS teacher. Ursula Smith taught French at BHS from 1964-67 and passed away in Ames, February 20. Ursula was born in Poland. She was a nurse and lab tech prior to teaching. She also taught French at ISU for 30 years.
     BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: John Earll, 71, Ogden........Gretchen Fadiga, 90, Centerville. Boone area survivors include Ed and Carol Bacon, Pat and Larry Jenkins and Eddie and Angie Bacon all of Boone.......Hilda Hiker, 92, Boone. Born in England. Married Dale Hiker in 1969. Worked at Collegiate Manufacturing and Hach Chemical in Ames. Two daughters and a brother survive..............
Gregg Dunlap, 94, Boone. Moved to Boone in 1943 after the death of his father. Resided with his sister and brother-in-law, Isabelle and Arthur Nelson. Loved to ride his bike, do lawn work, go to the band concerts and ride the Scenic Valley Railroad. Had resided at the Eastern Star Home since 2006. Two nieces and a nephew survive, including Kae Schmickley of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Boone......
Todd Ohlsen, 57, Ames. Rockwell City High-78. Was Postmaster at Jolly and then, starting in 1992, in Ogden. Retired at 52 years of age. His dad, Wilbur, and sister survive..........Allyn Christensen, 92, Madrid. Farmed with his wife, Lois, near Madrid. Army vet. Four children survive.......Kenneth Watson, 88, Boone. Vet. Married Phyliss Gardner in 1952 and they farmed outside of Boone. He also worked maintenance at the Animal Disease Lab in Ames for 30 years, retiring in 1989. His wife, son and three daughters survive.........Mildred Clark, 96, Boone. Nevada HS-39. Married Edward Clark in 1940. Was a cook at the Evangelical Free Church Home, a dietician at the Boone County Hospital and a cook at ISU. Five sons and four daughters survive including her son, Robert, and daughters, Jane Clark and Terry Becker all of Boone.
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