AN UNEASY TASK

     This isn't easy. In fact, its embarrassing. However, the Kornerman was told, "it has to be done and you, the Kornerman, have to do it. Many friends have been working on this project for quite some time and our wishes must be respected," they say.
     Those BHS boys and girls of the 1950's and 60's had their rambunctious moments and yes, they're at it again these many years later. There have been rumblings of their plot for some time and I guess, initially, it was intended to be secretive........but that didn't last long.
     So, the cat's out of the bag and now, that group insists that a special event must be introduced in the Korner because, as they say, "that's where your base of support is with many viewers spread "all over the country." Thus, this is the only way both locals and out-of-towners could best obtain information about the celebration."
     What celebration? Here goes. I'm told a Mo Kelley day in Boone will be proclaimed and is scheduled for July 21, 2018. I'm told money is being raised for the purchase of some monogrammed benches in my name for placement at two of my favorite venues, Memorial Park and Goeppinger Field, and also for various local charities of my choice.
     The Kornerman does have some great local charities in mind. If you wish to participate, Marty Dannatt, BHS-68, and Mike Loehrer, BHS-64, have been assigned the collection task and will accept donations, Dannatt at 303 Sunrise Street, Boone, Iowa, 50036, and Loehrer at 5769 Strathmore Lane, Dublin, OH 43017.
     Everyone is being invited to join me in exploring the new Cedar Pointe Country Club from 3 to 5 p.m. that day, 7/21, for storytelling, some true and, perhaps, some a bit false. Lots of memories, regardless. Then, sometime around 5 p.m., I, and anyone else interested, will go to Memorial Park to view placement of a bench there and to continue the chatter. That evening, the BHS class of 1968 is holding a 50th reunion party at Cedar Pointe so that adds to the celebration.
     I'm told the purpose of this event is to honor the Kornerman's 60 years of service to the Boone area community as a media provider (newspaper/radio/tv/blogger) and youth coach/supporter.
     My response to all this is simply, "many thanks to anyone involved, especially Tom Peterson, BHS-67, and Mike Loehrer who, I know, were early culprits in getting this project underway."
     Please plan to join me and many friends July 21 for lots of good memories and please pass the word on to classmates and others about this event so we can all relive some of those "good old days."
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     Some questions.......
     Gary Knox wrote, "I saw that Virgil Byerly was on that 1948 team in the state basketball tournament. Didn't he manage a north side grocery store on Story Street? In fact, I think his wife may have worked there.....not sure about that. My parents did most of their trade there and were good friends of Virgil."
     The Kornerman answered, "you're talking about an "older" Virgil Byerly. I think you're right about "dad" Byerly operating a grocery. However, the 1948 version is his son who went on to play later at Iowa State University. There were three Byerly kids, Marilyn, BHS-46, Virgil, BHS-49 and Richard, BHS-56."
     Gary replied, "I was eight in 1948 and remember my dad admiring Pinky Clifton. Seems to me the grocery store had a name like Clover Farms. Was Byerly's store on the west side of Story Street? I remember a grocery definitely was on the east side of Story next to a little cafe that is still there. My dad would take me there to get a hamburger when we were in town for haircuts."
     And, the Kornerman says, "Clover Farms sounds about right and I think it was on the west side. On the east, I think you must be referring to the Thriftway grocery, which is now occupied by the Senior Center. Its next to the Whistle Stop Cafe which was called the Tip Top at one time."
     Then, there was also a question from Bill Olson, BHS-62, who asked, "whatever happened to Jim Sanders who was an algebra teacher at BHS in 1962?"
     The Kornerman has no clue regarding that question.
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     BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Darla Ugolini, 51, Madrid. Ft. Dodge HS-85. Nursing degree from Iowa Central CC-88. Worked at Broadlawns in Des Moines and then, 26 years at the Madrid Home prior to retirement. Boone area survivors include her husband, Michael, and sister, Dana Simons, both of Madrid. One of her two children, Cady Ugolini, of Boone also survives.......Marietta Westrum Grabau, 89, Grand Island, NE, formerly of Boone. Born near Stratford. Stratford HS-46. Earned teaching degree from Iowa State Teachers College in 1946 and taught at Bradford and Logansport. Married Ted Grabau in 1948. They farmed and she taught at Trinity Lutheran in Boone. Three children, two girls and a boy, survive........Charlotte Matheus, 89, Boone. Earned a degree in dietetics at ISU. Married Bob Matheus in 1947 and they moved to Cedar Rapids. They retired in Boone and she served as a consulting dietician at two nursing homes, including the Eastern Star Home where she was living at the time of her passing. Her husband is deceased. Surviving family members include, Robert, Richard and Randal Matheus.........Patricia (Pat) Sundine-Dodson. 81. Born in Boone. BHS-55. She married Kenny Sundine and he passed away in 1997. In 2001, she married Benny Dodson. Worked at Merit Baking, 3M in Ames for 34 years, and then Fareway. Boone area survivors include her husband, Benny, and children/step-children Doug Sundine and Joe Dodson of Boone, Denise Nissen and Tim Dodson of Dayton, Roger Dodson, Kevin Dodson and Tanya Mills of Boxholm, three other daughters and a son who live out of the area. Also surviving are siblings Duane and Derold Godfrey of Boone, another brother and sister who reside out of the state.
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