Mark Campbell, BHS-67, wrote in regard to comments about Hall of Fame radio broadcaster Tom Quinlan, his passing and the Kornerman's comments about T.Q. and Rollie Peterson. "I enjoyed your comments about Rollie and T.Q. I met T.Q. a few times. What a great guy! Jerry Sheeder spoke fondly of him as that's where he started his radio career, with Tom in Perry. He was a kid from Guthrie Center who would drive to KDLS in Perry for some experience. My buddy, Ray Dennis, also worked there for a short time. I am certain you recall Bob Brown, who was a KWBG alum. Very good talent. He later ran the KDLS satellite station in Jefferson for a time. He then became a trooper-pilot for the Iowa State Patrol based in Cedar Rapids. At one point, he had enough time to vest and decided to go with Rockwell Collins as a corporate pilot. He was in the midst of vacation time before officially starting with Rockwell and had a heart attack. He quickly dumped the job with Rockwell and pulled his retirement papers as he was expecting a lengthy recovery from the heart issue and had plenty of sick leave to apply. By the way, whatever happened to another KWBG alum, Fred Lark?"
The Kornerman replies: "Jerry Sheeder, now deceased, had a great radio career at KWMT in Fort Dodge. I remember Jerry Roberts, who started his career with Frosty Mitchell at KGRN in Grinnell, also spent time at the KDLS satellite station in Jefferson. Fred Lark (remember Lark's ranch out by the Boone waterworks?) worked some at KWBG but later owned a radio station out west somewhere. I don't have a clue about him in these later years. The thing I remember about Fred was his singing career. He recorded a few songs and was very good. I particularly remember his rendition of "St. Louis Blues.""
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John Kueck, BHS-61, wrote, "I was wondering if anyone had this book they would sell or give to me or if, by chance, it is available online. The Kornerman told you viewers in a recent edition about classmate Dick Longworth's book. It was also mentioned that Dick's dad, Dr. W.H. Longworth, had written a history of medicine in Boone County. Dick replied, "dad took that on as a retirement project and got a lot of joy out of it. After his death, Dr. Lou Greco updated it. I believe both versions are available at the Boone County Historical Society."" John concluded, "I remember well Dr. Longworth making house calls for me and my sister."
The Kornerman replies: "No one has more respect for Dr. Longworth than the Kornerman. He probably saved my life when I had polio/spinal meningitis as a seventh grader. There are lots of things in my past I don't remember BUT I sure remember back then having a severe case of restless legs and a stiff neck. I also remember the spinal tap and the drugs I was given each hour for several days. Obviously, I recovered, missed so much school time I repeated seventh grade. Strangely, I became an athlete, lived "normal" years for quite some time until a thing called,"Post Polio Syndrome" caught up with me. That is a situation when polio actually comes back for a second time, with the same old symptoms......many years after the first invasion. No spinal tap or special drugs this time but the legs don't work like I want them too now and there are a few other pests. No complaints though, I've had lots of good years and I thank Dr. W.H. Longworth for making that length possible."
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Ron Christofferson, 61, Des Moines. His dad, Maurice Christofferson, is deceased. His mother, Marie Swank Christofferson, BHS-48, is a survivor and there are several other Swank survivors in the Boone area..........Inez Pagliai Anderson, 94, Illnois. Lifelong resident of Madrid. Survivors include a sister, Rosie Fraulini, formerly of Boone.........Betty Cory, 90, Boone..........Joan Woolson, 87, Boone. BHS-49. Earned a degree in elementary education at Waldorf College and taught at Jordan. Married Fred Woolson in 1952. Fred and a daughter, Lura Stukenholtz, both of Boone, survive. Two boys and another daughter also survive........Coleen Manderscheid, 87, Boone. A homemaker and physician's wife. She married Robert Mandersheid in 1951. A son and five daughters survive, including two daughters in Boone, Joan and Diane Byriel..........Diane Cain Bosch, Des Moines, Ogden area connections.......Adeline Crock Phillis, 89, Panora, Ogden area connections. Martha Jane Darr, 97. Services in Boxholm Saturday.........May Axtell, 83, Madrid.
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Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Saturday, February 23, 2019
BCHS MUSINGS
The Kornerman heard from BHS-53 classmate Richard Longworth this week. He's very interested in the Boone County Historical Society story. Dick wrote, "that's fascinating stuff about the battle over the future of the BCHS. I do hope they get the Mamie birthplace reopened, and that the historical collection in the basement is preserved. My mother was active there, a volunteer guide, I think, and was very proud of that. There was a guy who ran the collection (Larry Adams) and I always enjoyed going down in the basement there and talking with him when I was in town. The place has real historical value, apart from Mamie, so I salute those for attempting to keep it alive."
P.S. The Kornerman reports that at least on one of his trips "home," Dick donated to the BCHS some items pertaining to Boone, including a copy of a book he wrote that "was pegged to Boone."
He also mentioned in his email a couple other items related to his home community.
Dick wrote, "I recommend Art Cullen's book, "Storm Lake." I've just started reading it and read that some of the early Storm Lake history involved a gun and whiskey trader from Boone, named Henry Lott, who settled in the Des Moines River valley."
Cullen, of course, is a well known Storm Lake journalist who operates a newspaper in that community and, in fact, won a Pulitizer award a year or so ago for some of his work.
In conclusion, Dick noted that Senator Kirsten Gillibrand began her presidential campaign in Boone with a meet-and-greet at the Livery Deli. "But, I had to read it in the New York Times, which had a good spread, datelined Boone, and a picture of the Deli," he wrote.
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Martha Warrick Hilsabeck, BHS-62, wrote, "found your article on the things made at school interesting as my husband, Virgil, has a chef's apron he made while being in home ec in sixth grade at Jordan. They also learned how to cook. Really enjoy your articles."
The Kornerman says, "oh Martha, you must be living in heaven with such a talented husband who can provide some meals now and then."
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In one of our recent rants, the Kornerman noted, "latest news" which drew a response from old buddy Vern Modeland, BHS-50.
Vern wrote, "latest news. Shouldn't that be breaking news in these days of everything is?"
He signed out, "Ole Vern in the Ozarks where spring is coming. No kidding."
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Thomas Hoerner, 84, rural Boone. Formerly of Ames. An ISU professor. Boone area survivors include his wife, Carol, a daughter, Kim North, and sons Michael, Jeffrey and Thomas Hoerner and Seth Lane..........Fonzie Murray, 86, Dayton. A farmer and worked at Economy Forms in Des Moines and for the Fort Dodge, Des Moines Southern railroad. Boone area survivor is a daughter, Betty Jones, of Boone.........Frances Trembly, 90, Boone. Married William Trembly in 1953. Earned two college degrees, including an RN. Was a pastor's wife. Boone area survivors include her husband, Bill, and a daughter, Barbara Wishman, both of Boone. Two other daughters also survive.......Donna Kester "Jeannie" Porter, 74, Boone. Born in Boone and attended Boone schools. Married Larry Porter in 1975. A homemaker. Survivors include six children including
sons Dwayne and Darryl Miller and Kerry Pennington of Boone and Donnie Porter of Pilot Mound. Five brothers and a sister also survive, including brothers Randy Kester of Ogden, Louie Kester of Boone and sisters Rowena Bray and Kathy Martin both of Boone.........Pamela Southworth, 60, Pilot Mound. Grand Comm. HS-77. Married Scott King in 1989. They divorced. Pam was a beautician, then a cook at Colorado Grill and the Lucky Pig. Survivors include a son, Robert King, of Boxholm, her mother, Etta Mae Daniels, a sister, Cindy Cummings, and brothers, Larry and David Daniels, all of Pilot Mound. Also surviving are a brother, John Daniels, and an uncle, Art Allen, both of Boone.
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P.S. The Kornerman reports that at least on one of his trips "home," Dick donated to the BCHS some items pertaining to Boone, including a copy of a book he wrote that "was pegged to Boone."
He also mentioned in his email a couple other items related to his home community.
Dick wrote, "I recommend Art Cullen's book, "Storm Lake." I've just started reading it and read that some of the early Storm Lake history involved a gun and whiskey trader from Boone, named Henry Lott, who settled in the Des Moines River valley."
Cullen, of course, is a well known Storm Lake journalist who operates a newspaper in that community and, in fact, won a Pulitizer award a year or so ago for some of his work.
In conclusion, Dick noted that Senator Kirsten Gillibrand began her presidential campaign in Boone with a meet-and-greet at the Livery Deli. "But, I had to read it in the New York Times, which had a good spread, datelined Boone, and a picture of the Deli," he wrote.
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Martha Warrick Hilsabeck, BHS-62, wrote, "found your article on the things made at school interesting as my husband, Virgil, has a chef's apron he made while being in home ec in sixth grade at Jordan. They also learned how to cook. Really enjoy your articles."
The Kornerman says, "oh Martha, you must be living in heaven with such a talented husband who can provide some meals now and then."
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In one of our recent rants, the Kornerman noted, "latest news" which drew a response from old buddy Vern Modeland, BHS-50.
Vern wrote, "latest news. Shouldn't that be breaking news in these days of everything is?"
He signed out, "Ole Vern in the Ozarks where spring is coming. No kidding."
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Thomas Hoerner, 84, rural Boone. Formerly of Ames. An ISU professor. Boone area survivors include his wife, Carol, a daughter, Kim North, and sons Michael, Jeffrey and Thomas Hoerner and Seth Lane..........Fonzie Murray, 86, Dayton. A farmer and worked at Economy Forms in Des Moines and for the Fort Dodge, Des Moines Southern railroad. Boone area survivor is a daughter, Betty Jones, of Boone.........Frances Trembly, 90, Boone. Married William Trembly in 1953. Earned two college degrees, including an RN. Was a pastor's wife. Boone area survivors include her husband, Bill, and a daughter, Barbara Wishman, both of Boone. Two other daughters also survive.......Donna Kester "Jeannie" Porter, 74, Boone. Born in Boone and attended Boone schools. Married Larry Porter in 1975. A homemaker. Survivors include six children including
sons Dwayne and Darryl Miller and Kerry Pennington of Boone and Donnie Porter of Pilot Mound. Five brothers and a sister also survive, including brothers Randy Kester of Ogden, Louie Kester of Boone and sisters Rowena Bray and Kathy Martin both of Boone.........Pamela Southworth, 60, Pilot Mound. Grand Comm. HS-77. Married Scott King in 1989. They divorced. Pam was a beautician, then a cook at Colorado Grill and the Lucky Pig. Survivors include a son, Robert King, of Boxholm, her mother, Etta Mae Daniels, a sister, Cindy Cummings, and brothers, Larry and David Daniels, all of Pilot Mound. Also surviving are a brother, John Daniels, and an uncle, Art Allen, both of Boone.
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Wednesday, February 20, 2019
BCHS - The Latest News
Here's the latest on the Boone County Historical Society:
The former Board of Directors resigned, enmasse, at the January membership meeting. However, their resignations did not end the lawsuit filed earlier by some longtime friends of the BCHS, Sally Courter, Kevin Miles, Joan Logsdon Hamilton and Linda Millis, who questioned the management practices of the BCHS.
Since the BCHS is a named defendant, a new board must take action to resolve the lawsuit for BCHS. And, also still pending, is the result of a state audit of the BCHS, requested several months ago by Boone Mayor John Slight.
The "friends" legal fees have been building through the months, since the lawsuit filing. The good news is that the December billing has been paid. The group's attorney has been trying to resolve the lawsuit as quickly as possible to prevent further expense.
A key solution, however, is to get a new Board of Directors seated. When that takes place, a more "normal" situation can begin to prevail.
A temporary board of volunteers (thank you so much), has stepped forward to move things in a positive direction. A membership meeting, open to ALL, has been called for February 26 to elect a full, new Board of Directors. That would go a long way in helping resolve the lawsuit situation and getting the BCHS back "on track."
This temporary board is doing its best to sort through previous membership lists to notify as many ex-members as possible of the upcoming meeting. Some "lifetime" members, who were dismissed of their memberships by the previous regime, will be given an opportunity to reclaim their earlier support.
The meeting is set for 7 p.m. but at 6:30 p.m., memberships will be available for sale. Needless to say, an influx of funds will be an important facet in getting the BCHS on solid ground again. If for no other reason, to pay utilities and other day-to-day operation finances.
If you can't make the meeting, contributions or membership application information can be sought via Boone County Historical Society, P.O. Box 172, Boone, Iowa 50036, or contact Boone Bank and Trust, 716 Eighth Street, and indicate your enclosure is for the BCHS.
Here is the membership fee schedule: Student $25; Individual $40; Family (2 adults and all kids under 18) $50; Supporting $125; Patron $225; Fellow $500; Associate $1,000; Benefactor, $5000; Business $150; Non-profit $100.
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In response to Larry Lindmark's, BHS-63, recent discussion of school shop projects, John Kueck, BHS-61, wrote, "the two projects I remember were the tool box and a lamp. The former is still in use by my family. The lamp was sold in an auction and could still be in use. My father, a pattern maker at Quinn's, made a high chair and kids rocking chair. Both have been in use by me, then my children, and now my grandchildren."
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Dean Stoneburner, 83, Boone. BHS-53. Served in both the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy in both the Korean and Viet Nam wars. Was a machinist in the San Diego shipyards for a time and worked for Leer Sigler Corporation, a jet aircraft company. Was also involved in construction work. Survivors include two daughters, a step son and two brothers, Verl and Kenny Stoneburner, of Boone...........Dean Bauman, 76, Boone. Married Marian Blomgren Doran in 1979. Dean was a print press operator and also did some work for the railroad. Survivors include his wife, Marian, of Ames, four daughters including Debby Doran of Boone and Diane Rodilosso of Story City and two sons including Thomas Doran of Boone..........Gladys Ahrens, 100, Stratford, formerly of Boone. Born in Ogden. Married Herman Ahrens in 1964. Worked as a waitress and health care aide. A son and daughter survive.......Pamela Southworth, 60, Pilot Mound.......Hans
De Vries, 90, Cedar Falls. Was a salesman and lived in Boone for a time in the 1950's.
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The former Board of Directors resigned, enmasse, at the January membership meeting. However, their resignations did not end the lawsuit filed earlier by some longtime friends of the BCHS, Sally Courter, Kevin Miles, Joan Logsdon Hamilton and Linda Millis, who questioned the management practices of the BCHS.
Since the BCHS is a named defendant, a new board must take action to resolve the lawsuit for BCHS. And, also still pending, is the result of a state audit of the BCHS, requested several months ago by Boone Mayor John Slight.
The "friends" legal fees have been building through the months, since the lawsuit filing. The good news is that the December billing has been paid. The group's attorney has been trying to resolve the lawsuit as quickly as possible to prevent further expense.
A key solution, however, is to get a new Board of Directors seated. When that takes place, a more "normal" situation can begin to prevail.
A temporary board of volunteers (thank you so much), has stepped forward to move things in a positive direction. A membership meeting, open to ALL, has been called for February 26 to elect a full, new Board of Directors. That would go a long way in helping resolve the lawsuit situation and getting the BCHS back "on track."
This temporary board is doing its best to sort through previous membership lists to notify as many ex-members as possible of the upcoming meeting. Some "lifetime" members, who were dismissed of their memberships by the previous regime, will be given an opportunity to reclaim their earlier support.
The meeting is set for 7 p.m. but at 6:30 p.m., memberships will be available for sale. Needless to say, an influx of funds will be an important facet in getting the BCHS on solid ground again. If for no other reason, to pay utilities and other day-to-day operation finances.
If you can't make the meeting, contributions or membership application information can be sought via Boone County Historical Society, P.O. Box 172, Boone, Iowa 50036, or contact Boone Bank and Trust, 716 Eighth Street, and indicate your enclosure is for the BCHS.
Here is the membership fee schedule: Student $25; Individual $40; Family (2 adults and all kids under 18) $50; Supporting $125; Patron $225; Fellow $500; Associate $1,000; Benefactor, $5000; Business $150; Non-profit $100.
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In response to Larry Lindmark's, BHS-63, recent discussion of school shop projects, John Kueck, BHS-61, wrote, "the two projects I remember were the tool box and a lamp. The former is still in use by my family. The lamp was sold in an auction and could still be in use. My father, a pattern maker at Quinn's, made a high chair and kids rocking chair. Both have been in use by me, then my children, and now my grandchildren."
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Dean Stoneburner, 83, Boone. BHS-53. Served in both the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy in both the Korean and Viet Nam wars. Was a machinist in the San Diego shipyards for a time and worked for Leer Sigler Corporation, a jet aircraft company. Was also involved in construction work. Survivors include two daughters, a step son and two brothers, Verl and Kenny Stoneburner, of Boone...........Dean Bauman, 76, Boone. Married Marian Blomgren Doran in 1979. Dean was a print press operator and also did some work for the railroad. Survivors include his wife, Marian, of Ames, four daughters including Debby Doran of Boone and Diane Rodilosso of Story City and two sons including Thomas Doran of Boone..........Gladys Ahrens, 100, Stratford, formerly of Boone. Born in Ogden. Married Herman Ahrens in 1964. Worked as a waitress and health care aide. A son and daughter survive.......Pamela Southworth, 60, Pilot Mound.......Hans
De Vries, 90, Cedar Falls. Was a salesman and lived in Boone for a time in the 1950's.
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Saturday, February 16, 2019
IMPORTANT STUFF
Very quick, (1) a couple of anniversaries coming up. KWBG began on March 2, 1950 (68th) and the Kelley's Korner blog began on March 6, 2010 (9th). The "original" Kelley's Korner dates back to the winter of 1962, as part of the Boone News Republican. (2) I see that Seven Oaks has new ownership. (3) Mike Sundall, BHS-68, reports he's been in Florida, looks forward each week to viewing the Korner and is looking forward to retirement in 20 months. He is closing out his position as CEO of Physician's Clinic of Iowa in Cedar Rapids. (4) John Kueck, BHS-61, wrote, "thanks for the tip on the Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad you tube video. It was great to watch and made me proud of Boone and the preservation of the railroad history which is a big part of Boone. I had two uncles who worked on the railroad. (5) Nick Collison, son of BHS grads, Dave and Judy Peterson Collison, BHS-72, will be among the inductees in the Iowa High School Athletic Association Basketball Hall of Fame at the state boys tournament next month. (6) Sounds as if the public will be without a McDonald's for most of the coming summer. The plan indicates destruction of the current building will take place beginning the second week of April, with construction of the new facility to begin shortly thereafter.
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Larry Lindmark, BHS-63, wrote, "Sports Illustrated has a summer issue entitled,"Where are they now?," which informs readers of what sports stars have been doing since their careers came to a close. I have often wondered what happened to the projects that were made during my ninth grade shop, under the direction of Calvin Stone. Tall metal waste baskets, mass produced night stands and small wooden tool boxes were constructed under the patient guidance of Mr. Stone. Once these crafts were taken home, were they put to good use? Over the years, have these objects been discarded, as no longer needed, or have they been lost along the way? How many of us from the BHS classes of the 1960's have kept such classics? I must admit, I still possess two of these items made some 60 years ago. The 26" high night stand sits to the side of my bed and the 7" by 12" tool box, with a handle divider in the middle, is loaded with screw drivers and wrenches atop my basement work bench. For years, I have told myself the night stand would look better up at our cabin in Hayward, Wi. but it still stays in the bedroom. Could these become family heirlooms? I doubt it. But they are good reminders of classmates and teachers from those formative years in Boone. And, they are still useful. How many of your shop class projects are still "alive?""
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News stories, sometimes, are embargoed. In other words, items are made available BUT instructions are given to not release that information, generally, until a "later" time. A story may be issued at 10 a.m. but news outlets are asked to "hold the info" until 3 p.m.. The "delay" gives news outlets the opportunity to do some investigating of their own to, possibly, add more details to the story when it finally is released.
Mark Campbell, BHS-67, mentioned in his email last week a funny example of this. He wrote, "I recall Ken Kilmer's first year as KWBG station manager. We wanted to air the names of the Homecoming King and Queen on our noon newscast but I told Ken that there was a 3 p.m. embargo.That way, we (KWBG) didn't have an advantage over the afternoon edition of the Boone News Republican. Ken called Superintendent Don Reimenschneider with his concern and Don didn't budge. He repeated that there was to be an embargo."
"Ken paused and said, "O.K. Don, come wintertime when you have an early morning school closing announcement, we'll hold (embargo) that information until 3 p.m.."
Mark concluded, "needless to say, the superintendent relented and we had the homecoming info on our noon newscast."
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Peter (Wolf) Wachsberger, 69, Boone. A professional photographer. Has lived in Boone with his partner, Darci Thelander, for at least a decade. Very much a follower of local politics. One son survives..........Zachary (Ben) Corson, 31, Ames. Worked at Sigler Printing in Ames. Boone area survivors include his maternal grandmother, Nancy Shea, and his aunt and uncle, Jennifer and Doug Parsons, all of Boone. His parents, Kelly Shea, and Schuyler Corson, and a brother, Andrew, all of Ames also survive.........Rita Ann Johnson Houck, 77, Radcliffe. Madrid High School-60. Married Gary Houck in 1964. Three sons, a daughter and a brother survive........James (Knobby) Block, 69, Beaver. Army vet. His wife, Sharon, of Beaver and three sons survive.
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Larry Lindmark, BHS-63, wrote, "Sports Illustrated has a summer issue entitled,"Where are they now?," which informs readers of what sports stars have been doing since their careers came to a close. I have often wondered what happened to the projects that were made during my ninth grade shop, under the direction of Calvin Stone. Tall metal waste baskets, mass produced night stands and small wooden tool boxes were constructed under the patient guidance of Mr. Stone. Once these crafts were taken home, were they put to good use? Over the years, have these objects been discarded, as no longer needed, or have they been lost along the way? How many of us from the BHS classes of the 1960's have kept such classics? I must admit, I still possess two of these items made some 60 years ago. The 26" high night stand sits to the side of my bed and the 7" by 12" tool box, with a handle divider in the middle, is loaded with screw drivers and wrenches atop my basement work bench. For years, I have told myself the night stand would look better up at our cabin in Hayward, Wi. but it still stays in the bedroom. Could these become family heirlooms? I doubt it. But they are good reminders of classmates and teachers from those formative years in Boone. And, they are still useful. How many of your shop class projects are still "alive?""
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News stories, sometimes, are embargoed. In other words, items are made available BUT instructions are given to not release that information, generally, until a "later" time. A story may be issued at 10 a.m. but news outlets are asked to "hold the info" until 3 p.m.. The "delay" gives news outlets the opportunity to do some investigating of their own to, possibly, add more details to the story when it finally is released.
Mark Campbell, BHS-67, mentioned in his email last week a funny example of this. He wrote, "I recall Ken Kilmer's first year as KWBG station manager. We wanted to air the names of the Homecoming King and Queen on our noon newscast but I told Ken that there was a 3 p.m. embargo.That way, we (KWBG) didn't have an advantage over the afternoon edition of the Boone News Republican. Ken called Superintendent Don Reimenschneider with his concern and Don didn't budge. He repeated that there was to be an embargo."
"Ken paused and said, "O.K. Don, come wintertime when you have an early morning school closing announcement, we'll hold (embargo) that information until 3 p.m.."
Mark concluded, "needless to say, the superintendent relented and we had the homecoming info on our noon newscast."
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Peter (Wolf) Wachsberger, 69, Boone. A professional photographer. Has lived in Boone with his partner, Darci Thelander, for at least a decade. Very much a follower of local politics. One son survives..........Zachary (Ben) Corson, 31, Ames. Worked at Sigler Printing in Ames. Boone area survivors include his maternal grandmother, Nancy Shea, and his aunt and uncle, Jennifer and Doug Parsons, all of Boone. His parents, Kelly Shea, and Schuyler Corson, and a brother, Andrew, all of Ames also survive.........Rita Ann Johnson Houck, 77, Radcliffe. Madrid High School-60. Married Gary Houck in 1964. Three sons, a daughter and a brother survive........James (Knobby) Block, 69, Beaver. Army vet. His wife, Sharon, of Beaver and three sons survive.
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Wednesday, February 13, 2019
KWBG RADIO TAKES CENTER STAGE
The Kornerman's old "stomping grounds," KWBG radio, will definitely be featured in this edition.
First, on the Tuesday "Tuned In" program, on KWBG, the guests were representatives of a "new" Boone Historical Society.
Supporters of that long standing organization have faced a period of angst for several months now due to the threat of the closure of the Mamie Eisenhower Birthplace, then the closure of the main facility itself.
The Tuned In program participants barely, if ever, mentioned the current birthplace situation and that will barely, if ever, be mentioned in this edition, due to current litigation. So, forget that for now.
The main focus, at this time, is to get the Society functioning again, with the doors open, and again becoming a viable part of the community.
Many thanks to them, five volunteers have stepped forward to become a temporary board of sorts to attempt to get the Society "back on track."
On February 26, a 7 p.m. community meeting has been established for the purpose of attempting to install a new "permanent" Board of Directors to guide a Society "comeback."
An important part of this new "beginning," of course, is to gain memberships and, as a result, much needed income. It was mentioned that the Society is currently some $65,000 in debt but, mainly via donations, day-by-day commitments such as to utilities etc....have been met to this point.
If a new board can provide solid indications that the Society will/can "turn a corner" in this comeback effort, the city and county administrations may seem fit, again, to provide some much needed monies of support. Numerous memberships and some renting of a part of the building would add to the financial needs.
Former members, even some "lifetime" members who were "stripped" of their memberships by the previous regime, will be given an opportunity to reclaim their earlier support.
At 6:30 p.m. on February 26, prior to the 7 p.m. meeting, memberships for all will be available for purchase.
This is a gallant effort to get the Society back in good graces and all of us should be thankful that a handful of our citizens have seen this is something worth pursuing for our community good and are, on a voluntary basis, attempting to move things in that direction.
A purchase of membership by all of us will certainly help.
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Second, it just so happens I received some memories from an old KWBG compadre, Mark Campbell, BHS-67.
Mark wrote, "some time ago, you discussed the potential loss some day of the BNR and the hole that would leave in the community. I recall, years ago, reading the news at the mighty 15-90. The newscasts included admissions and dismissals at the Boone County Hospital. We had arrest information and provided details about traffic crashes. We'd look at recently filed lawsuits and report them. We had a weekly discussion with Larry Erickson of the Chamber of Commerce. During the legislative session the local senator and representative would stop by for a discussion of state politics.Various groups and charities in Boone asked for publicity for their activities and they got it. I haven't listened to KWBG online for several months but I suspect it isn't giving listeners the detail we offered in the 1960's and 70's."
Mark added, "station manager Ken Kilmer told me one day, "people can listen to Des Moines stations but remember, we are the only station that will provide daily news from Boone." He was correct. As I listen to local radio today, most programming comes from "riding the bird" (satellites). I've found a local station at 610 A.M. in Russellville, KY which actually has live Dj's and local news. What a thrill!! I am easily pleased. Keep up the blog, Mo."
EDITORS NOTE: Oh yes Mark, lots of memories and "the way it was" 50/60 years ago. But, actually, Jim, Ryan and Carol at our current KWBG do still offer a lot of what you mentioned and, in some cases, they are hampered, somewhat, by the new era of various rules and regulations. The hospital report, of course, is a good example. That type of coverage is no longer made available. So, my old KWBG still does do a good job of providing "Boone news" just like it always has. Even then, as you said, a local newspaper would be missed if it ever disappeared.
K-----K
Third, a KWBG "original" is gone.
Our Boone station began operation on March 2, 1950, and Thomas Aloysius Quinlan was there. He was one of the station's earliest hirers, serving as an announcer/engineer. He and his wife, Binx, and children, Dennis and Tom, Kathy Hoskinson and Patty Schlotterbeck, remained Boone residents until moving to Perry in 1962 for Tom to become part-owner, station manager of KDLS radio there. Binx passed away in 1987.
Tom, owner/operator of the popular early morning, T.Q. Show on KWBG, passed away in Perry at age 94 Monday.
The Kornerman has said it before and will continue, endlessly, saying, "anything I've ever accomplished, worthwhile, in 83 plus years is due to the guidance of the late Rollie Peterson and Tom Quinlan. They certainly were my non-family mentors." And I'm sure there were many other young men who received early guidance from Rollie and Tom. Van Harden of the popular WHO early morning radio show, "Van and Bonnie" was another of Tom's "graduates."
I'm not sure exactly how it happened but when the station opened and both men took a liking in 1953 to a recent Boone High School graduate, me, the Kornerman, it solved a question that most high school graduates ponder, "what am I going to do with my life now." They both took me under their wing and "away we went." And, I'm eternally grateful.
K-----K
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Jolene Flockhart Wisecup, 89, Ogden. Born in Boone. Married Jr. Douglas Wisecup in 1946. Three sons and two daughters survive.........Charlotte Nelson, 77, Boone. Born in Iowa Falls. Iowa Falls HS. Was a homemaker and worked at an art and office supply store in Iowa Falls. Survivors include her mother, Doris Haydock, of Boone, a brother and two sons...........Robert Zell (Bob) Johnson, Ogden connection..........Marilyn Fritz, Madrid.
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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......
kelleyskorner1@gmail.com.
First, on the Tuesday "Tuned In" program, on KWBG, the guests were representatives of a "new" Boone Historical Society.
Supporters of that long standing organization have faced a period of angst for several months now due to the threat of the closure of the Mamie Eisenhower Birthplace, then the closure of the main facility itself.
The Tuned In program participants barely, if ever, mentioned the current birthplace situation and that will barely, if ever, be mentioned in this edition, due to current litigation. So, forget that for now.
The main focus, at this time, is to get the Society functioning again, with the doors open, and again becoming a viable part of the community.
Many thanks to them, five volunteers have stepped forward to become a temporary board of sorts to attempt to get the Society "back on track."
On February 26, a 7 p.m. community meeting has been established for the purpose of attempting to install a new "permanent" Board of Directors to guide a Society "comeback."
An important part of this new "beginning," of course, is to gain memberships and, as a result, much needed income. It was mentioned that the Society is currently some $65,000 in debt but, mainly via donations, day-by-day commitments such as to utilities etc....have been met to this point.
If a new board can provide solid indications that the Society will/can "turn a corner" in this comeback effort, the city and county administrations may seem fit, again, to provide some much needed monies of support. Numerous memberships and some renting of a part of the building would add to the financial needs.
Former members, even some "lifetime" members who were "stripped" of their memberships by the previous regime, will be given an opportunity to reclaim their earlier support.
At 6:30 p.m. on February 26, prior to the 7 p.m. meeting, memberships for all will be available for purchase.
This is a gallant effort to get the Society back in good graces and all of us should be thankful that a handful of our citizens have seen this is something worth pursuing for our community good and are, on a voluntary basis, attempting to move things in that direction.
A purchase of membership by all of us will certainly help.
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Second, it just so happens I received some memories from an old KWBG compadre, Mark Campbell, BHS-67.
Mark wrote, "some time ago, you discussed the potential loss some day of the BNR and the hole that would leave in the community. I recall, years ago, reading the news at the mighty 15-90. The newscasts included admissions and dismissals at the Boone County Hospital. We had arrest information and provided details about traffic crashes. We'd look at recently filed lawsuits and report them. We had a weekly discussion with Larry Erickson of the Chamber of Commerce. During the legislative session the local senator and representative would stop by for a discussion of state politics.Various groups and charities in Boone asked for publicity for their activities and they got it. I haven't listened to KWBG online for several months but I suspect it isn't giving listeners the detail we offered in the 1960's and 70's."
Mark added, "station manager Ken Kilmer told me one day, "people can listen to Des Moines stations but remember, we are the only station that will provide daily news from Boone." He was correct. As I listen to local radio today, most programming comes from "riding the bird" (satellites). I've found a local station at 610 A.M. in Russellville, KY which actually has live Dj's and local news. What a thrill!! I am easily pleased. Keep up the blog, Mo."
EDITORS NOTE: Oh yes Mark, lots of memories and "the way it was" 50/60 years ago. But, actually, Jim, Ryan and Carol at our current KWBG do still offer a lot of what you mentioned and, in some cases, they are hampered, somewhat, by the new era of various rules and regulations. The hospital report, of course, is a good example. That type of coverage is no longer made available. So, my old KWBG still does do a good job of providing "Boone news" just like it always has. Even then, as you said, a local newspaper would be missed if it ever disappeared.
K-----K
Third, a KWBG "original" is gone.
Our Boone station began operation on March 2, 1950, and Thomas Aloysius Quinlan was there. He was one of the station's earliest hirers, serving as an announcer/engineer. He and his wife, Binx, and children, Dennis and Tom, Kathy Hoskinson and Patty Schlotterbeck, remained Boone residents until moving to Perry in 1962 for Tom to become part-owner, station manager of KDLS radio there. Binx passed away in 1987.
Tom, owner/operator of the popular early morning, T.Q. Show on KWBG, passed away in Perry at age 94 Monday.
The Kornerman has said it before and will continue, endlessly, saying, "anything I've ever accomplished, worthwhile, in 83 plus years is due to the guidance of the late Rollie Peterson and Tom Quinlan. They certainly were my non-family mentors." And I'm sure there were many other young men who received early guidance from Rollie and Tom. Van Harden of the popular WHO early morning radio show, "Van and Bonnie" was another of Tom's "graduates."
I'm not sure exactly how it happened but when the station opened and both men took a liking in 1953 to a recent Boone High School graduate, me, the Kornerman, it solved a question that most high school graduates ponder, "what am I going to do with my life now." They both took me under their wing and "away we went." And, I'm eternally grateful.
K-----K
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Jolene Flockhart Wisecup, 89, Ogden. Born in Boone. Married Jr. Douglas Wisecup in 1946. Three sons and two daughters survive.........Charlotte Nelson, 77, Boone. Born in Iowa Falls. Iowa Falls HS. Was a homemaker and worked at an art and office supply store in Iowa Falls. Survivors include her mother, Doris Haydock, of Boone, a brother and two sons...........Robert Zell (Bob) Johnson, Ogden connection..........Marilyn Fritz, Madrid.
K-----K
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......
kelleyskorner1@gmail.com.
Saturday, February 9, 2019
THANKS TO DMACC AND THE BSVR
A few editions back, the Kornerman wrote about Boone Junior College/DMACC and the fact that, perhaps, our community doesn't give that institution the respect it deserves. Personally, I would hate to think of Boone without it and, sometimes, I don't think we citizens express our appreciation enough for what it brings to our community.
Along that same line, I could certainly utter the same thankful comments about our Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad. What a boon that has been to our community.
It just so happens, I was surfing the internet the other day and pulled up the BSVR on You Tube.
I was pleasantly surprised to find so much great and downright positive information about it AND info also about Kate Shelley and, of course, the famous bridges.
I would highly recommend a tremendous 27-minute, 48-second video about the BSVR that was available on You Tube. I thoroughly enjoyed watching it, yes, with pride that such a venue is available in our little community. It was so well done and told many interesting facts I was unaware of and it featured great area scenery as well.
The Kornerman did receive a degree from BJC but I had absolutely nothing to do with the great success of the college and/or the BSVR but I'm extremely proud of the fact that I live in a community that houses such attractions AND many thanks to those who had a hand in jump starting these attractions and those who "keep them going." I think of my old classmate, Lloyd Courter, BHS-53, when I think of those who were important in the effort to get DMACC situated here and, of course, Mel Hanson, George Eckstein and others who were the "originals" in the establishment of the BSVR.
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Robert (Bob) Digmann, 87, Ames. Formerly of Boone. Attended business college in Dubuque. Served in the U.S. Marines. Married Norma Jean Friedman. Was an insurance agent for Life Investors, Aegon and Transamerica Financial in Boone for over 50 years. Wife, Jean, of Ames, survives, as do four adult children, Brad, BHS-72, Jane, BHS-75, Barbara, BHS-78, Jon, BHS-83.......Mary Lee Herron Wisecup, 81. Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-56. Was a homemaker and worked for Bell Telephone. Married Roger Wisecup, now deceased. Boone area survivors include a daughter, Terri Wisecup, a brother-in-law, Don Shaw, and sisters-in-law, Sharon and Karen Wisecup and JoAnn Ray all of Boone. Two sons and two other sisters-in-law also survive..........Raymon Tilley, 52, Zearing. Formerly of Boone. Born in Boone. His parents, Richard and LaVaune Tilley. Was a laborer. Married Gladys Wolf in 2001. Boone area survivors include his wife, Gladys, and brother, Robby Tilley, both of Boone. Two other brothers also survive......Thelma Meadows, 79, Boone. Married Robert Meadows in 1960. Received an RN degree from DMACC. Worked at Eastern Star and was Director of Nursing at Ledges Manor. The couple moved to Texas in 1994 and Bob died in 2006. Thelma then moved to Florida before returning to Boone. A sister and three adult children, two boys and one girl, survive........Maxine Spencer, 96, Boone. Woodward HS and attended a cosmetology school in Des Moines. Was a hairdresser in Woodward, Boone and Charles City. Married Warren Spencer in 1944. Served as a Human Resource Coordinator at Bourns in Ames for 30 years prior to retirement. The couple did lots of traveling before settling in Bella Vista, Ark. Maxine came back to Boone in 2018. One son, Warren Jr., BHS-63, survives........Jerry Sinn, 81, Beaumont, CA. BHS-55. Survivors include two daughters, a son and two brothers, including Max Brower of Boone.......Jill Marie Davis, 55, Hackensack, NJ. BHS-81. Earned a degree from ISU and was an RN. Survivors include her mother, Veronica Foltz, of Arizona, her father, Allen Davis, of Boone, a brother, her grandmother, Velma Davis, of Boone and uncles, Bill Staebler, of Ogden and August Staebler of Boone.
K-----K
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.....
kelleyskorner1@gmail.com.
Along that same line, I could certainly utter the same thankful comments about our Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad. What a boon that has been to our community.
It just so happens, I was surfing the internet the other day and pulled up the BSVR on You Tube.
I was pleasantly surprised to find so much great and downright positive information about it AND info also about Kate Shelley and, of course, the famous bridges.
I would highly recommend a tremendous 27-minute, 48-second video about the BSVR that was available on You Tube. I thoroughly enjoyed watching it, yes, with pride that such a venue is available in our little community. It was so well done and told many interesting facts I was unaware of and it featured great area scenery as well.
The Kornerman did receive a degree from BJC but I had absolutely nothing to do with the great success of the college and/or the BSVR but I'm extremely proud of the fact that I live in a community that houses such attractions AND many thanks to those who had a hand in jump starting these attractions and those who "keep them going." I think of my old classmate, Lloyd Courter, BHS-53, when I think of those who were important in the effort to get DMACC situated here and, of course, Mel Hanson, George Eckstein and others who were the "originals" in the establishment of the BSVR.
K-----K
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Robert (Bob) Digmann, 87, Ames. Formerly of Boone. Attended business college in Dubuque. Served in the U.S. Marines. Married Norma Jean Friedman. Was an insurance agent for Life Investors, Aegon and Transamerica Financial in Boone for over 50 years. Wife, Jean, of Ames, survives, as do four adult children, Brad, BHS-72, Jane, BHS-75, Barbara, BHS-78, Jon, BHS-83.......Mary Lee Herron Wisecup, 81. Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-56. Was a homemaker and worked for Bell Telephone. Married Roger Wisecup, now deceased. Boone area survivors include a daughter, Terri Wisecup, a brother-in-law, Don Shaw, and sisters-in-law, Sharon and Karen Wisecup and JoAnn Ray all of Boone. Two sons and two other sisters-in-law also survive..........Raymon Tilley, 52, Zearing. Formerly of Boone. Born in Boone. His parents, Richard and LaVaune Tilley. Was a laborer. Married Gladys Wolf in 2001. Boone area survivors include his wife, Gladys, and brother, Robby Tilley, both of Boone. Two other brothers also survive......Thelma Meadows, 79, Boone. Married Robert Meadows in 1960. Received an RN degree from DMACC. Worked at Eastern Star and was Director of Nursing at Ledges Manor. The couple moved to Texas in 1994 and Bob died in 2006. Thelma then moved to Florida before returning to Boone. A sister and three adult children, two boys and one girl, survive........Maxine Spencer, 96, Boone. Woodward HS and attended a cosmetology school in Des Moines. Was a hairdresser in Woodward, Boone and Charles City. Married Warren Spencer in 1944. Served as a Human Resource Coordinator at Bourns in Ames for 30 years prior to retirement. The couple did lots of traveling before settling in Bella Vista, Ark. Maxine came back to Boone in 2018. One son, Warren Jr., BHS-63, survives........Jerry Sinn, 81, Beaumont, CA. BHS-55. Survivors include two daughters, a son and two brothers, including Max Brower of Boone.......Jill Marie Davis, 55, Hackensack, NJ. BHS-81. Earned a degree from ISU and was an RN. Survivors include her mother, Veronica Foltz, of Arizona, her father, Allen Davis, of Boone, a brother, her grandmother, Velma Davis, of Boone and uncles, Bill Staebler, of Ogden and August Staebler of Boone.
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Wednesday, February 6, 2019
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Raymon Tilley, 52, Zearing. Formerly of Boone.........Judith (Judy) Whitmer, 72, Boone. BHS-64. Worked for McFarland Clinic in environmental services in Ames and Boone for over 25 years. Married Larry Whitmer. Survivors include her husband, mother, Lucille, a brother and three daughters including Amber Rush of Boone.........Harlan Huglin, 69, Boxholm. Grand HS-68. Was a truck driver for G&M of Ogden, Wengers of Beaver, Smithway and Western Express. Survivors include his mother, sister, a son and a daughter........Matthew Renberg, Phoenix, AZ.
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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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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.....
kelleyskorner1@gmail.com.
Saturday, February 2, 2019
WONDERFUL TRIBUTES
Kevin Durant of the National Basketball Association Golden State Warriors has certainly earned status as one of the top superstars in that league.
He's a former teammate, at Oklahoma City, of Nick Collison and when the OC Thunder retire Collison's jersey on March 20, Durant says he'll be there.
Durant's departure from Oklahoma City in 2016 was met with criticism from many NBA fans and made him public enemy number one in Oklahoma City. It also led to a feud with former teammate, Russell Westbrook, who is still starring for the Thunder.
Durant, who was Collison's teammate for nine seasons, was quoted as saying, "that group was so special, that whole group from 2010 until I left, it was special. Its about time for us to let go of all that "extra" stuff and just come together, especially around this time, because of Nick."
After two-year All-State recognition at Iowa Falls High School and first team All-American recognition at the University of Kansas, Nick Collison was never an all-star and not even a regular starter in the NBA. However, his play survived 15 seasons, all with the same team, in that very competitive professional circuit.
He did that by screening for Durant and others, rebounding and playing defense, roles that usually don't dominate the headlines. His steady and workmanlike play earned the praise and even "love" from the Thunder administration and Oklahoma City fans. Seldom do NBA players complete a long career as a member of just one franchise, especially when they don't earn superstar status.
It will be a genuine "lovefest," from his former "bosses," former teammates and Oklahoma City fans and community when the jersey retirement takes place.
This is one of several recognitions for Collison. Toward the end of his playing career, during the 2017-18 season, Westbrook, at a contest, brought Nick to center court, praised his contributions to his team and community as well and acknowledged that Collison had decided to end his playing career.
There's always been lots of Boone interest in Collison, the son of former Boone High School Toreador student athletes, his dad, Dave, and his mother, Judy Peterson Collison, both BHS 1972 grads. In addition, there are many other Collison connections in the Boone area.
K-----K
Thanks to Kathleen Wheelock for the Abbott-Costello video and Dino Rosene for the hilarious Julie Andrews parody on one of her most famous songs. Very entertaining.
K-----K
Nelson Tompkins provided some material on Walmart.
(1) They have a profit of $20,928 every minute. (2) They're bigger, saleswise, than Home Depot, Kroger, Target, Sears, Cosco and K-Mart combined. (3) They are the world's largest private employer with 1.6 million employees. (4) They have 3,900 stores. 1,960 are super centers, 1,000 more than five years ago. (5) Ninety percent of Americans live within 15 miles of a Walmart.
K-----K
And from Charles Schultz, "the smile on my face doesn't mean my life is perfect. It means I appreciate what I have and what I have been blessed with. I CHOOSE TO BE HAPPY.
K-----K
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Maxine Spencer, 96, Boone...........James Johnston, 86, rural Boone. Married Joann Carlson in 1954. Earned a degree in Animal Science from ISU. Was a teacher, farmer and consultant. For 35 years, operated Johnston Farm Business Consulting. Retired at age 79. Survivors include his wife, Joann, of Boone, two sons and two daughters.........William Murray, 87, Dayton. Married Esther Knox of Madrid in 1952. Worked in manufacturing and construction. Survivors include his wife, Joann, of Dayton, four sons and three daughters.
K-----K
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......
kelleyskorner1@gmail.com.
He's a former teammate, at Oklahoma City, of Nick Collison and when the OC Thunder retire Collison's jersey on March 20, Durant says he'll be there.
Durant's departure from Oklahoma City in 2016 was met with criticism from many NBA fans and made him public enemy number one in Oklahoma City. It also led to a feud with former teammate, Russell Westbrook, who is still starring for the Thunder.
Durant, who was Collison's teammate for nine seasons, was quoted as saying, "that group was so special, that whole group from 2010 until I left, it was special. Its about time for us to let go of all that "extra" stuff and just come together, especially around this time, because of Nick."
After two-year All-State recognition at Iowa Falls High School and first team All-American recognition at the University of Kansas, Nick Collison was never an all-star and not even a regular starter in the NBA. However, his play survived 15 seasons, all with the same team, in that very competitive professional circuit.
He did that by screening for Durant and others, rebounding and playing defense, roles that usually don't dominate the headlines. His steady and workmanlike play earned the praise and even "love" from the Thunder administration and Oklahoma City fans. Seldom do NBA players complete a long career as a member of just one franchise, especially when they don't earn superstar status.
It will be a genuine "lovefest," from his former "bosses," former teammates and Oklahoma City fans and community when the jersey retirement takes place.
This is one of several recognitions for Collison. Toward the end of his playing career, during the 2017-18 season, Westbrook, at a contest, brought Nick to center court, praised his contributions to his team and community as well and acknowledged that Collison had decided to end his playing career.
There's always been lots of Boone interest in Collison, the son of former Boone High School Toreador student athletes, his dad, Dave, and his mother, Judy Peterson Collison, both BHS 1972 grads. In addition, there are many other Collison connections in the Boone area.
K-----K
Thanks to Kathleen Wheelock for the Abbott-Costello video and Dino Rosene for the hilarious Julie Andrews parody on one of her most famous songs. Very entertaining.
K-----K
Nelson Tompkins provided some material on Walmart.
(1) They have a profit of $20,928 every minute. (2) They're bigger, saleswise, than Home Depot, Kroger, Target, Sears, Cosco and K-Mart combined. (3) They are the world's largest private employer with 1.6 million employees. (4) They have 3,900 stores. 1,960 are super centers, 1,000 more than five years ago. (5) Ninety percent of Americans live within 15 miles of a Walmart.
K-----K
And from Charles Schultz, "the smile on my face doesn't mean my life is perfect. It means I appreciate what I have and what I have been blessed with. I CHOOSE TO BE HAPPY.
K-----K
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Maxine Spencer, 96, Boone...........James Johnston, 86, rural Boone. Married Joann Carlson in 1954. Earned a degree in Animal Science from ISU. Was a teacher, farmer and consultant. For 35 years, operated Johnston Farm Business Consulting. Retired at age 79. Survivors include his wife, Joann, of Boone, two sons and two daughters.........William Murray, 87, Dayton. Married Esther Knox of Madrid in 1952. Worked in manufacturing and construction. Survivors include his wife, Joann, of Dayton, four sons and three daughters.
K-----K
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......
kelleyskorner1@gmail.com.
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