OVERKILL??

     Did somebody say something about a Royal Wedding?
     In answer to that question, the Kornerman, in the banner overhead, probably said something that, if said, should have been whispered or even unsaid.
     We're not criticizing this great event itself. Its just that when certain monumental events occur, they are embraced so breathlessly by ALL of the media it invades the sanctity of the occasion.
     The extreme coverage, in such instances, has become a joke at our coffee group. When such events occur and its wider than wide expansion continues, somebody will offer,  "hey, did you hear?" and, knowing what they are referring too, a laugh or two is the result.
     When renowned celebrities pass or there is an event such as a royal wedding, wouldn't it be nice if the media would formulate a revolving schedule so just one or maybe two of the outlets would give it extensive coverage while all the others are free for "normal" programming.
      Here's a fearless Korner prediction. That won't ever happen.
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     The Kornerman has culled some information from a 2018 Boone County Laborshed Report which I found interesting.
     The Boone County Laborshed encompasses an area approximately 40 miles in diameter with the city of Boone the epicenter. That area includes just over 460,000 eligible workers between the ages of 18 and 64.
     Here's the "meat" of the report: (1) nearly 3,300 people "out commute" to work from the city of Boone each week with the cities of Ames, Des Moines, West Des Moines and Perry attracting the majority of these commuters. (2) 31.9% of those who work in Boone County commute here from more than 10 miles away; 10% from more than 25 miles away and 2.5% from more than 50 miles away. (3) 20.8% of those surveyed indicated they are "very likely" or "somewhat likely" to change jobs if presented with the right opportunity. (4) those likely to change or accept employment in the Boone County Laborshed are willing to commute an average of 29 miles one-way. (5) the largest percentage of those currently employed in the Boone County Laborshed reside in jobs tied to education or healthcare/social services, each at 14.4%.
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     The Kornerman had an opportunity for a nice visit with Boone native Ken Mallas, BHS-51, the other day. Kenny was in town to present some Mallas family scholarships to graduating seniors during Boone High School's annual awards day. They've been doing this for years and BHS students are not the lone recipients.
     Lots of memories came flowing through during our visit. Kenny was the eighth of nine Mallas children who grew up in West Boone as their mother operated the Mallas Cafe.
     Kenny was a track star in high school and college. He was a pole vaulter and a darn good one. At Iowa State University, he was the captain of the Cyclone track squad. Nevertheless, we had to chuckle when comparing his early days in the sport using a bamboo pole and the fancy top-of-the-line poles used these days. He admitted, "at my best, I wouldn't even qualify for events these days."
     Ken spent his real working days in education. He served as Superintendent of Schools at Minburn, Central Dallas and finished up with 20 plus years as Superintendent at Corning where he still lives in retirement. He looks great.
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     BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Eileen Siders, 93, Boone. Born in Moingona. Married Hobert "Al" Siders in 1945. Was a homemaker and a cook at the Eastern Star Home. Boone area survivors include a son, Don Siders, of Boone and a daughter, Diane Duncan, of Pilot Mound. One other son and a second daughter also survive.........Beatrice "Bea" Phipps, 85, Ogden. Married Dick Phipps in Boone in 1954. Worked at City State Bank in Ogden for 25years. Retired in 1995. Boone area survivor is a daughter, Lori Dittmer, of Ogden. Two sons also survive.
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