SEE, WOMEN DO RESPOND TO THE KORNER

     Linda Boyd Bravard, BHS-61, has answered the challenge.
     In the last edition, Ken Zanker brazenly asked the question, "how come its always men who make contributions to the Korner. We never hear any "news" from the ladies."
     Linda wrote, "hate to see that your readers think ONLY males correspond with you, so here goes! I have to slightly disagree with LaVerne Anderson about the best ice cream available today. The brand that tastes almost identical to Boyds is Blue Bell, NOT Blue Bunny. However, its not available in Iowa. We have been known to make a trip to Kansas City (with coolers in back) to bring back that delicious ice cream. The vanilla is scrumptious all by itself (which is the true test of an ice cream's quality.) Blue Bell is available in  19 southern and southwestern states now. They are slowly expanding. I wrote them a letter a few years back trying to convince them to come to Iowa, specifically Fareway! But, sadly, got no response. We hope to live long enough to see that happen, but do enjoy Blue Bell during our three months in AZ."
     She added, "I also have to say that the people of Wilton Kandy Kitchen are missing an opportunity to talk with one of the best ice cream makers around. LaVerne knows his ice cream and his ice cream machinery. He was one of Boyd's best employees over the years. Also, he joins me in being one of the former (eat it all while you're working) employees that still has to have their ice cream fix often!! However, eating all that ice cream over the years has not been as kind to my physique as it has to LaVerne's. BUT, it is worth it!! Thanks Mo, for keeping us updated on so many areas of life!! Jerry and I race to see which of us reads your column first on Wednesday and Saturday morning."
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     Former Boone resident and DMACC  Dean Kris Phillips surprised the Kornerman with a "loaded" letter this week from one of his stomping grounds, Granby, CO.
     Kris said he has been "cleaning out" and sent me some newspaper clippings he thought I would enjoy seeing. The yellowish, tattered clippings dated back to 1948 and were from the Ottumwa Daily Courier. I just noticed an oddity.......one of them is dated March 18, my birthday.
     Anyway, the pages feature coverage of the Iowa High School State Basketball tournament and Boone's participation in  that event.
     There, before my very eyes, is a story about the Toreadors victory over Carroll, 45-41, as Bob (Pinky) Clifton, one of my athletic heroes (I'm was only 13 at the time), led the scoring with 22 points. The box score shows the other Boone players were Jim Johnstone, Don Meadows, LeRoy Richards, Virg Byerly and Don Seaton.
     In the second round of the tourney, Boone was eliminated by Ankeny, 41-37, as Clifton scored 15 points. I see that the 37 points in a two-game state appearance set a tournament record.
     Another of the papers Kris included shows the 1948 all-state teams and, of course, Clifton was one of the selectees.
     It was a fun piece of mail to receive.
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     Peering through the final results of the recent Dam to Dam running action in Des Moines I noted a couple of competitors with Boone connections.
     This was the 39th and final Dam to Dam event in its usual format. However, I think there is going to be a replacement of some kind for future years.
     In the overall women's competition, former Toreador athletic standout Danna Kelly Herrick, BHS-2005, came to central Iowa from Michigan to finish fourth in 1:15.07. She's the daughter of Boone residents, Bob and Kathy Kelly.
    Then, it was also noted that Boone's Tiffany Mosher won the women's 45-49 year old run. She toured the 12.4 mile course in 1:31.48.
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     BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Jo Ann Roth, 84, Johnston. Boone area survivor is her daughter, Michele Thompson, the wife of Rodney Thompson of Boone..........Ursula Evans, 90, Boone/Eastern Star Home.........Elaine Kauffman, 94, Boxholm.........Eula Butrick, 102, Boone/Westhaven. Born in rural Luther. Luther HS-33. Married Wayne Richmond and after a divorce, married Merritt Butrick. Eula worked at Graham's, Juli Ann, Place's and Walt's card shop. Boone area survivor is a son, Gary Richmond, of Boone. A daughter also survives.........John Burkhart, 89, Pilot Mound/Eastern Star Home. Born in Woodward. Woodward HS-46. Farmed in the Woodward, Granger, Ogden and Pilot Mound areas. He retired in 1998. Wife Dorothy passed away in 1999. He married Orma Bailey in 2002 and she passed away in 2013. Boone area survivors include a son, Ron Burkhart, and a daughter, Carolyn Swanson, both of Ames.
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