HE'S OUTSTANDING ALSO

     We were in a musical mood for the last edition and that brought a response from Andy Anderson, BHS-62, who wrote, "thanks for your Korner. It is great to hear of the happenings in and around Boone. You mentioned music. Devon Hollingsworth graduated from United Community in 1967?. I don't know any details, except he is an accomplished organist. I think he is connected with a large church in Chicago. He grew up on a farm NE of Boone. Maybe someone can provide some details. I have a CD containing his beautiful music. I look forward to the activities of July 21. Best regards."
     The Kornerman reminds that I was listing former BHS grads who had performed well musically. However, I'm happy to receive a memory of Devon. I do recall some of his background and, as you said, he was a very accomplished musician. And, there are probably others, perhaps other BHS grads, or other area graduates, who have performed well in the music arena.
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     Max Moore, BHS-46, sent some material that should be repeated and we will.
     It is some life thoughts of an 89-year old lady who decided she wanted to get a college education.
     She became instant friends, with, and a celebrity among, her many younger fellow students.
     So popular, she was asked to speak at the school's football banquet. She intended to use some 3 x 5 cards to guide her presentation but dropped them on the floor. Frustrated and embarrassed she simply said, "I'm sorry I'm so jittery. I gave up beer for lent and this whiskey is killing me. I'll never get my speech back in order so let me just tell you what I know."
     Here were some of her "off the cuff" comments: We do not stop playing because we are old; we grow old because we stop playing.
     You have to laugh and find humor every day. You've got to have a dream. When you lose your dreams, you die. We have so many people walking around who are actually dead and don't even know it. There is a huge difference between growing older and growing up.
     Anybody can grow older. That doesn't take any talent or ability. The idea is to grow up by always finding opportunity in change. Have no regrets. The elderly usually don't have regrets for what we did, but rather, for things we did not do. The only people who fear death are those with regrets.
     Remember growing older is mandatory. Growing up is optional. We make a living by  what we get. We make a life by what we give. God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage. If God brings you  to it, he will bring you through it.
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     RONALD REAGAN: Both politicians and diapers need to be changed often and for the same reason.
     BOB HOPE: On turning 100. I don't feel old. In fact, I don't feel anything until noon. Then, its time for a nap.
     WILL ROGERS: There are some men running governments who shouldn't be allowed to play with matches.
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     M.K. Mowrer, BHS-56, wrote, "Sue Casserly Hinman passed away July 6 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. She was 77 and a member of the class of 1958. She is survived by her three children and two sisters, Alice Murken, BHS-54, of California and Mary Mowrer of Cedar Rapids.
     Gretchen Otis, BHS-52, reported the death of Paul Winans, BHS-51.
     BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Donald Snider, 90, Boone. Two sons survive, including Paul Snider of Madrid. Also surviving is a brother, Jim Snider, of Boone and two sisters........Mike Sawyer, 59, Boone. BHS-77. Worked at Boone County Tire and then for Boone County. Boone area survivors include his wife, Doreen, three sons, including Nicholas of Boone, his mother, Charlotte Sawyer, of Boone, three brothers, including Tom of Boone and his parents-in-law, Barb and Duane Wilcox of Boone....Jody Smith, 45, Boone. BHS-92. Attended DMACC. Worked for CDS and ISU. Boone area survivors include a son, Adam Coy, of Boone, and a daughter, Alisyn Smith, of Boone, her parents, Patsy and Larry Smith of Boone, and two brothers, including Richard of Boone........James Smith, 45, Boone. Attended BHS. Worked for Bill Carpenter Construction and then for Jensen Builders of Fort Dodge. Boone area survivors include a daughter, Alisyn Smith, of Boone, stepson Adam Coy, of Boone  and his in-laws, Patsy and Larry Smith, of Boone. Also surviving are two brothers, including Jason Vanderen of Boone and two sisters, including April Vanderen of Boone........Doral Mullins, 89, Ogden. Military vet. Married Marolyn and they moved to Ogden in 1980. He retired from the Ogden school system in  1994. Boone area survivors include his wife, Marolyn, of Ogden, six children, including Abdel-Halim and Brenda Mullins of Ogden and Tim Mullins of Boone. A brother and a sister, Maxine Hager, of Ogden also survive..........Judy Short, 76, Hedrick, IA. OHS-59. Was born in rural Ogden to Earl and Francis Harrington. Married Ronald Short and the couple had four children. Ronald and two brothers, Francis and Doug, survive.........Kathy Shannon, 59, Madrid. Earned degrees from ISU and Drake and worked at the State Forest Nursery from 1977-96. Was a site manager at Camp Sacajawea. Her wife, mother, brother and four sisters survive.
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