BE SAFE

     With New Years Eve and New Years Day lurking, please be safe. Enjoy, but be safe.
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     An interesting note from Steven Pace of Chicago. He wrote, "I was introduced to your blog by my former Jackson Street neighbor, RaeAnn  Clark. I left Boone in 1957, but I have a wonderful memory of Christmas in Boone. About 65 years ago, Santa would come to Boone by train. My mom would take me down to the Boone depot and we would watch the train come into the station. I remember Santa was always in the cab next to the engineer. He'd get off the train, talk to all the kids in the station, collect the mail, and leave. Mom and I would leave the station and head to the Coney Island for lunch. Oh, I miss the Coney Island. Here in Chicago, Santa takes the EL but, its not the same."
     Editor's note. I think its safe to say Steven is no relation to our friend Mike Pace, also a former resident.
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      QUICK NOTES: (1) Received a nice holiday phone greeting from Roger Dutton, BHS-63. (2) Patrons of Hearing Services of Iowa, at 724 Allen Street, have been informed that effective, December 31, 2018, that office will be closing.They will continue their offices in Jefferson and Ames. (3) Lots of talk about who the occupants of the new "mall" at the old Redeker location will be. There's been off and on mention of a dance studio there but we've been pretty well assured that it is a go. Also rumored are Dollar Tree, U.S. Cellular (they are already there), Goodwill, Great Clips etc. (4) There's been a rumor of a coffee shop coming to the old location of Godfather's, current location of Intensitee etc. Sure looks like there's some new activity there.
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     BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: JoAnne Parks Kinsey, 87, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-50. Married Vernon Kinsey in 1949. JoAnne was a bookkeeper at Penny's and for the Goeppinger Enterprises in Boone and Diamond Vogel Paints in Ames. She retired in 1997 but worked part-time until 2010. Boone area survivor is a daughter, Sandra Clement of Boone. Also surviving are two sons and three sisters.........Charles Knute, 86, Boone. An Army vet. Married Laila Fairchild in Ogden in 1961. He worked at O'Neil Dairy in Ames and Rolfes in Boone. Operated the Arctic Lounge from 1964-74. Worked for the Boone schools until retirement in 1991. Survivors include his wife, Laila, and daughter, Aleasa Miller, both of Boone. Another daughter and a brother in law also survive.......JoAnn Bollenbaugh Culver, 82, Wisconsin/Boone. BHS-54. Married Carl Culver (now deceased) in 1959. She lived most of her life in Osceola and Boone. Passed away at the home of a son in Wisconsin. Was a housewife, helped with farming and was a factory worker. Two sons survive. Also surviving are two brothers, Jim and Kenny Bollenbaugh, and sister, Mary Bollenbaugh.
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THE AFTERMATH

     Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, 2018, are history and now, we look forward to a great 2019.
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     Clearing up the desk: (1) Jenelle Henry informs that she has found that Whitt's Drive In recipe for mexiburgers she was seeking. (2) Holiday greetings from Ron Hopkins, BSH-59. (3) Received a call from Mel Murken, BHS-59, who resides in Rippey in retirement. Mel's a fellow baseball nut (Hall of Fame high school coach of the sport) and he informs that he will soon head to Florida where he will stay until March. "Lots of major league baseball teams have spring training in the area so I'll be going to games practically every day," he said. (4) Nancy Jo Smith Bluhm, BHS-54, was in town to visit brother George and others and called to say, "hello." Had a nice visit with this longtime Korner supporter. She and husband, Paul, live in Pennsylvania. (5) The Kornerman wonders how many viewers caught the short note in the Des Moines Register the other day.......congratulations to Miney and Janet Moeller Hasstedt on their 60th wedding anniversary. Now there was a match, Hollywood style. Miney was a very big (tall...that is.....in his day) Ogden Bulldog basketball star and Janet was a Boone County beauty queen. We sent a congratulatory note.
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     BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: JoAnn Culver, 82, Verona, WI..............Harold (Harry) Kruse, 81. Newport, Or. Born in Ogden.........Carl Dallmeyer, 94, Washington, IA. Boone area survivor is a granddaughter, Karin Wellington, of Boone.
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HAVE THE MERRIEST EVER

     Continuing with Larry Lindmark's memories of "Christmas in Boone." "(1) I remember going to  Woolworth's, in the block with the Rialto and Princess theaters, Osco Drug and Bowman's shoe store. Woolworth's would have much of the smaller merchandise enclosed by glass dividers. That is where we could purchase ceramic pieces of the nativity scene. Mary and Joseph, along with camels and sheep, sold for 10 to 15 cents each. Those figures are still displayed in our home today. (2) I remember mom and I coming out of the back door of the old Augustana Lutheran church following the midnight Christmas Eve worship service. As we stepped outside, the snow began to fall. Since the church moved to its present Greene Street location in 1960, Stark Welin Funeral Home has occupied that same site for decades. (3) I remember the large, elongated gold star positioned above the altar at Augustana Lutheran. (4) I remember ice skating for hours at McHose Park, gliding along to the tunes of "Peggy Sue" and other 1950's and 60's hits. (5) I remember on January 1, 1963, Chet and  Gladys Lawson inviting many friends to their home so that we could watch their color TV featuring the Boone High School marching band in the Tournament of Roses parade."
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     Ogden High School grad, Sharil Morain, a former neighbor of ours, has responded to my laptop situation.
     Lots of good tips.....things to buy that might be helpful or various adjustments to current equipment that might help.
     Thanks Sharil.
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     Memories of that great "run" from Alaska to Florida by Boone's own Pete Kostelnick, BHS-2005.
     John Kueck, BHS-61, informs that there is a memory video available...…..http://youtu.be/Tekk3L XTLU
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     From our California correspondents, Max, BHS-46, and Larry Moore, BHS-52, "I understand your pic problems, with this high tech business, its frustrating. Not a day goes by that I need a nerd on my side. I just say, "Oh well, maybe it will fix itself." Lefty, the same way. I just coaxed him to get a cell phone. Land lines are becoming a thing of the past. I can remember my Boone number was 129J while sharing with three others. Mo, I admire you for keeping the Korner operating. I still look forward to Wednesday and Saturday. Roger Oxenford, BHS-45, moved to 15 miles from me in Tustin, CA, an assisted living place. My day is filled with sports. Cyclone football, I think, might beat the Hawks today with Purdy and Montgomery. Both schools seem good in basketball. Rah, rah  Toreadors. Thanks again for the connection I get from good old Boone,  I still love Boone. Larry wanted me to ask you.,.."When did basketball players file in a line to shake opponents hands?" I don't think  we did that in the 40's. But, my memory is going."
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     BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Kathleen Wheelock informs the Korner of the death of Phil Billings, BHS-52. Phil, 84, and his wife, Joan Hilts Billings, BHS-52, celebrated 60 years of marriage. Phil was a realtor and they owned  a Dairy Queen. The family spent most of their lives in  the St. Louis area. Wife, Joan, and two children, Dr. Michael Billings and Shelley Billings, survive...…….Gretchen Leininger, 91, Boone. BHS-44. She married Ken Leininger in 1948. Gretchen worked for Northwestern Bell Telephone  from 1944-62 and again from 1974 until retirement in 1990, a total of 35 years. Survivors include a daughter, her sister, Paula Haase, and nephew, Craig Pottratz, both of Boone and nephew Doug Haase, of Ogden...…….Howard Conard, 90. Military vet. Married Mary Ahrens in 1952. Wife Mary, two daughters and two sisters survive...…...Leo Dale Shirley, 71, Buffalo, MO...…...Diane Madden, 75, Boone. BHS-61. Worked for Dr. Charles Updegraff and in McCaskey's  restaurant in Boone and the Twin Anchors Café in Colo, both owned by her parents, Ray and Carolyn Burlingame. Later,  she worked at Ledges Manor, the Tip Top restaurant, Dairy Queen and then, as a caretaker. She married Larry Madden in 1965. Survivors include a daughter, Kim Ohge,  son, Jim Madden, and a brother in law, Leonard (Junior) Madden, all of Boone. Also surviving are another son and daughter, a brother and niece.........Judith Howard, 81, Knoxville. Married Ken Howard, BHS-56, in 1961. Ken, two sons and a daughter survive.
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     Worldwide Korner headquarters are located at 928 South Jackson, Boone, Iowa 50036-4932. Phone number is 515-432-1530. To email your stories/memories/comments...…
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HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON

     Still working from a laptop...…..patience...….prayer..
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     Christmas greetings from John, BHS-64, and Linda Hinz, Mary Shaler Day, BHS-61 and Larry Lindmark, BHS-63.
     John Hinz wrote, "I may not have done adequate research before selecting, "the most affordable ski towns." That being said, Boone does have additional history with skiing. I recall my parents dropping my sister, Liz, off at a ski place on the south side of the Ogden hill on the original Highway 30. Perhaps you or your readers know the name and dates of operation of that business. I'm sorry kids my age didn't have a wonderful skiing facility like Seven Oaks available when we were growing up in Boone. What a hangout that would have been."
     Mary Day's Christmas greeting was quite a production with the use of music and that wonderful voice and personality of hers to tell a neat Christmas story.
     Larry Lindmark remembers Christmas in Boone when the Eldien's, Lantzes, Lindmarks and Orrs would gather at 206 Linn Street, the home of grandpa Bert and gramma Ethel. All of the grand children  would be treated to a visit by Santa, AKA uncle Roger Orr.
     Memories of fathers working a second job around the holidays....my dad, Bob, worked fulltime at the National Guard Armory, but in December, he would also be delivering packages from the post office using guard trucks. Also, I was shopping at Sears, purchasing a jigsaw for my dad, and lo and behold, Chuck Lovin, a high school teacher, was the sales person who waiting on me..
     I remember my mom's sewing club making Christmas gifts at their monthly meetings. I still hang my sequined stocking that mom made. Santa has filled it many years.
     I remember the high school art teacher, Mrs Gibson's painted nativity scene lit up at her home on Garst Avenue."
     Larry had more memories and we'll save them for next time.
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     ODDS AND ENDS: (1) I guess its official. I believe its in March the south side drive-in U.S. Bank will be closing. Bank patrons have been notified. That's the bank just north of McDonald's.(2) Jo bought an updated, huge map of the USA the other day and in scanning it, I  noticed in the Boone area of the Iowa portion of the map, in small print, it mentioned the Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad AND the Mamie Doud Eisenhower birthplace. (3) I notice that the Optimist Club, which puts the U.S. flag in yards in Boone on Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and Veterans  Day has now decided to include 911 Day also. For a reasonable yearly fee, they will put a nice flag in your yard from dawn to dusk on those days. (4) The other day on television, an older gentleman was being interviewed and, after being complimented on his youthful appearance, he replied, "there are three stages of life...….youth, middle age and "you're lookin' good."
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     BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Gretchen Leininger, 91, Boone...…….Douglas Anderson, 74, Stratford. Born in Boone. ISU grad. Navy Vet. Married Susan Stumbo in Ogden. Was a teacher, worked for Westrum Motors, a construction contractor and worked for Webster City Products. Survivors include his mother, Ila Gabrielson Anderson, and brother, Don, both of Boone. Also his wife, Sue, brother, Dick, and sister-in-law, Darlene Lindmark, all of Stratford. A daughter and two sons also survive...……..Clifford Elliott, 76, rural Boone. Born in Ogden. BHS-61. Married  his wife, Pat, in Boone. Worked at the Jordan elevator, for Ahrens Construction, Fareway, Randy's Meats, Structural Components,  DeKalb/Monsanto and was a part-time farmer. Boone survivors include his  wife, Pat, and his daughters, Karla Ellsberry and Rhonda Jensen, all of Boone. Other survivors are a son, Heath, of Ogden, another daughter, a sister and a sister-in-law...…….Linda Miers Overturf, 70, Fonda. Born in Boone and lived for a time in Boone. Married Edward Overturf in Boone in 1977...…….Kenneth Van Pelt, 86, Glenwood. OHS-50.
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     Worldwide Korner headquarters are located at 928 South Jackson, Boone, Iowa 50036-4932. Phone number is 515-432-1530. To email your stories/memories/comments...…..
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS

BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Dean Jordan, 88, Boone...…...Harold Ed Trites, 87, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-50. Attended Boone Junior College and the State University of Iowa. Was a Boone police officer from 1960-85 when he retired. Married the late Phyliss Pollard in 1954. Served in the Iowa National Guard for nine years. Survivors include a son, a daughter, Felicia Gage, of Boone and a sister...…...William Markey, 88, Des Moines. Born in Boone. His parents were Chauncey and Blanche Markey...…….Juanita Rose, 78, Stratford. Born in Ogden. Pilot Mound HS-58. Married John Rose in 1961. Was a dental assistant in Stratford. Homemaker and aided in the family gas business until retirement in 2000. Was also a dietary aide at the Stratford Care Center. The couple had three children including daughter, Carrie Farley, of Boone and son, Kevin Rose, of Stratford. Another daughter, two brothers and two sister-in-laws also survive...…...Helen Springer Hall, 83, Ames. Formerly of Boone. Born in Boone. Attended BHS. Married Cedric Hall (deceased) in 1951. Worked in the Franklin Elementary and E-Free (now Westhaven) kitchens. The couple had four children, a girl and three boys. A brother, Ken Springer, and two  sisters, Joyce Appenzeller and Judy Reed, reside in Boone...…….Cynthia Waggstaff, 71, Springville, UT. Formerly of Ogden. She married Gary Coulson and the couple had two  kids, Lisa and Eric, before divorcing. She married Ramon Ostenberg who already had two children. Then the couple had a child and the couple and five kids lived in Ogden until Ramon passed away in 1996. She married Dr. Robert Waggstaff in 1997. Survivors include her husband and 10 children/step-children, a brother and sister. Cynthia worked as secretary/bookkeeper and receptionist and was a Society Editor/Graphic Designer at some newspapers.
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     Still in the midst of some computer problems. We could even miss an edition or so but, we'll be here......whenever possible...….until the problems are completely solved. Patience.....please.
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     Worldwide Korner headquarters are located at 928 South Jackson, Boone, Iowa 50036-4932. Phone number is 515-432-1530. To email your stories/memories/comments.....
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GOOD NEWS

     Wonderful news. On occasion, there have been rumors about the future of the Thursday edition of the Boone News Republican. Now, a positive statement has been issued to BNR patrons. It states that the Thursday edition will continue and, in fact, a Boone based editor has been hired and soon, some of the typical features of a hometown paper...….police, fire reports  etc.....will be reinstated. That's great news and we look forward to these improvements.
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     BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Earl Culver, 86, Boone. Jordan HS-50. ISU. Air Force vet. Married Joann Bollenbaugh and they lived, at various times in Osceola and  Boone. Earl was a farmer and custodian. He retired in 1995. Survivors include his wife, Joann,  of Boone, two sons and a sister...……….Elmer Heimerman, 89, Boone. Marine vet. Married Ruth Troll in 1954. Worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture until retirement in 1984. After retirement, served as a maintenance man at Sacred Heart Church and Regency. Survivors include his wife, Ruth, and daughter, Judy, of Boone, two sons and a brother.
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     Worldwide Korner headquarters are located at 928 South Jackson, Boone, Iowa 50036-4932. Phone number is 515-432-1530. To email your stories/memories/comments....
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS

BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: John Stroeh, 74, Granger. Ogden connection.
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 Worldwide Korner headquarters are located at 928 South Jackson, Boone, Iowa 50036-4932. Phone number is 515-432-1530. To  email your stories/memories/comments.....
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STILL UNDER DURESS

The Kornerman is still fighting computer problems. We're trying to do this on Jo's laptop. Hopefully??
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When reviewing the business climate recently, I left out Verizon. They are building on the south part of the old Fareway Instructional  Center. The new Nerem Insurance  and Bacon Jewelry are just north of them.
As  mentioned earlier, Kum and Go is no longer in town.....as Kum  and Go. Their logos etc.  have come down and  whoever is taking over, is proceeding in business but when no indentification signs yet.
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     SHORT STUFF: (1) Janelle Henry has moved to Virginia  and lost her Whit's Drive In sloppy joe recipe enroute. She wonders if anyone has  it? I think the Kornerman may have it, but I'm not in a position right now to secure it. (2) Someone recalled the old Boone Soap Box Derby.....on Story Street between Sixth and Seventh Streets. They thought the Sellers boys, Tom and whoever, built a  car that  was sort  of a "green box." It was described  as  a "big  deal," sponsored by Derby folks from Akron, OH. (3) A Merry Christmas  greeting was  received from the Kueck's of Minneapolis....a nice pix of the couple included. John wrote, "after  42 years in  the computer business and this digital age of social media where I am on Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram, I am sending an electronic Christmas card to wish you a Merry Christmas. John says he still  runs but has retired from actual racing. The family of 15 will be at their daughter's house in Farmington on Christmas Day. He  concluded, "I thoroughly enjoy your blog. You do a great service for the Boone community and "us alumni."' (4) Mike Sundall of Cedar Rapids wonders if there is any Boone connection/chapter in the Naples/Ft. Meyers, FL area. He wrote, "anybody know any people from Boone, besides Larry Land, that lives in that area. Would be fun to get a Boone group together." (5) Thanks to Kathleen  Wheelock for the Christmas E card.
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 Speaking  of providing service to the community, our coffee group is very concerned about how,  we in Boonetown, are going to communicate as we lose our News  Republican. We think its a  foregone conclusion that our Thursday newspaper will soon be gone and what  little Boone news  is provided will be part of the Ames Tribune and they will make an effort to switch BNR subscribers to the Tribune.
Even now, communication is a real problem. KWBG makes a good effort but ordinary, every day events that are happening, get very limited  or no coverage, citizens are unaware of important gatherings coming  up and many times, obituaries and, even services and burial, come and go before anyone, other than family members, know about them.
Seems like a real problem and maybe one that the Chamber should study for possible answers. Perhaps some kind of a community calendar that would be available in a known location available to everyone??
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Loren Frazier informs of the death of 1961 Boone Sacred Heart graduate, Bill Ryan. His  sister, Ruth, contacted Loren with the  news that Bill had collapsed and could not be revived Sunday.There's also a surviving  sister, Eileeen Ryan VanderMeers and  Bill's  wife, Ruth...…...Juel Haaland, 93, Madrid Home. Formerly of Boone. Was circulation manager for the Des Register in Boone for many years. Did some writing for the Boone News Republican as well. Several children survive, including Martha Ahrens  of Boone. A brother and step children also survive...…..Dave Reed, 75, Boone. BHS-62. Served in the Iowa National Guard for six years. Several jobs....J.C. Penney, John Clark  Realty, Pritchard Brothers, Fishers Shoe, Dad and Lad and Bohlen Real Estate, which is now Nerem Real Estate. He also had his own downtown security service, checking store doors etc. each night. And, he was a Boone County Supervisor for 20 years. He married Patricia (Blomgren) in 1985 but they divorced. Patricia had two children, son Troy and daughter Angie Carswell. Dave remained close to his step daughter, Angie, and her  husband, Joe Carswell,  and the Carswell's three children.
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 Worldwide Korner headquarters are located at 929 South Jackson, Boone, Iowa 50036-4932. Phone number  is 515-432-1530. To email your stories/memories/comments.....
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS

     BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Marsha Lilly Cory, 64, Clear Lake. Born in Boone. BHS-72 where she was an outstanding basketball player. Drake and then ISU where she earned a degree in Industrial Administration in 1976. Married Barry Cory of Boone in  1976. They lived in Forest City, Mason City and finally, since 1982, in Clear Lake. She and a business partner established a consulting firm in 1985 and they did city planning and  other types of consulting work all over Iowa. Survivors include her husband, Barry, a daughter, Rebecca, her mother, Barb Lilly, brothers Scott and Jim, brothers-in-law, Marty and Randy Cory, and her mother-in-law, Betty Cory. Barb Lilly and Betty Cory reside in Boone.........Evelyn Bentley, 91, Ames. Married Al Bentley in 1948. The couple had six children, two boys and four girls. Three of the adult children, Dennis Bentley, Jane Weaver and Becky  Christiansen, live in Ames............Jack Teagarden, 70,  Grand Junction. BHS-67. His wife, Fran, of Grand Junction survives. The couple have a son and daughter who also survive. In addition, Jack's brother, Dr. Joel, and his sisters, Ruth and Janna are survivors. Area survivors include his brother-in-law, Roger Norgren, of Rippey and sisters-in-law, Barbara Hunter of Grand  Junction and Carol John of Jefferson.
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     Worldwide Korner headquarters are located at 928 South Jackson, Boone, Iowa 50036-4932. Phone number is 515-432-1530. To email your stories/memories/comments.....
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