HOPE TO SEE YOU SATURDAY

     The time is drawing near.  Mo Kelley day is Saturday, July 21, 2018.
     The Kornerman has received limited details. However, putting small pieces of info together, here's what I can disclose.
     There will be a gathering of friends and relatives from 3 to 5 p.m. at the newly renovated Cedar Pointe club. Those who have seen the "new" Cedar Pointe are lavish in their praise.
     Cake will be provided, the Mayor and two or three others will share some thoughts with strict instructions to "keep it short."
     At about 5 p.m., those interested will be invited to take a trip to Memorial Park where we will get our first look at some monogrammed benches that pay tribute to the Kornerman's sixty plus years of, mostly media and youth baseball, service to the community.
     I understand three benches have been purchased and paid for with one already at Memorial Park. I'm told there is excess money that has been donated for this project and local charities, of my choosing, will be the beneficiary. We will provide information on that later.
     The Kornerman will be surprised and pleased if 50 people, on what is predicted to be a nice July weekend day, appear for this event.......knowing full well that many folks we've heard from are very supportive but live a distance or face conflicts that won't allow them to attend in person.
     Needless to say, the Kornerman is extremely flattered and pleased that this event, in my honor, has drawn the interest received. I'm very thankful.
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     This early part of the week has started producing some email support that is even more personal than similar items that I have shared in the past but, on this occasion, I think I'll just do some acknowledgements, minus any of the flowery details.
     Most of those received thus far are from folks who won't be able to share time here Saturday.
     Vern Modeland, BHS-50, wrote from mizzou; Richard Longworth, BHS-53, from Chicago; John Kueck, BHS-61, from Minneapolis; Larry Paulsen, BHS-61, from California and Julie Berg Fitzpatrick, BHS-67, from ??.
     I thank them all for their very special comments.
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     An added feature of the Saturday event is the fact that closely following will be the 50th class reunion........classes of 1968.
     That group will be meeting at Cedar Pointe shortly after our event concludes there.
     Friday night, they meet at the Adobe for a pizza party, there will be golf and a tour of the high school Saturday morning/early afternoon and the main event will commence at 6 p.m. Saturday night.
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     Jo and I enjoyed the Boone Municipal Band Concert portion of the Boone Municipal Band Festival Saturday.
     We were especially please to hear some good news from long time Festival spokesperson Jim Harken, BHS-91.
     Jim has been battling some health issues, information that he shared with the audience, and he had just received the very good news, word that his latest MRI revealed he was "clear."
     He looked a bit thin after three surgery's and chemo treatment but still had that voice and confidence. It was wonderful to see and hear.
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     BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Shirley Morrison, 73, Ogden. Formerly of Boone.........Dale Maynard,77, Malden, MO. Formerly of Boone. Born in Boone. Married Mary Jane Mishler in 1957. Worked for a tube company and later, was plant supervisor for National Steel Company. Survivors include his wife, two sons and two daughters. Boone area survivors include his brother, Glen Maynard of Ogden and two sisters, including Alberta Grabau of Boone.
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kelleyskorner1@gmail.com.