SOME WONDERFUL HONORS

     I goofed in the last edition. Roger Dutton should have been BHS-63, rather than BHS-53.
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     Its always gratifying when we can report GOOD NEWS.
     We have a couple nice stories, in that vein, to report in this edition.
     Our former neighbor on Aldrich Street, 94-year old Arnie Ahrens, recently received a long overdue honor for his service to our country many years ago in World War II.
     As an Army veteran, who served in the midst of that conflict, he qualified for a Purple Heart, in addition to a Bronze Star, which he had never received.
     Gary Ahrens, Arnie's godson and a son of Arnie's close friend, Ray Ahrens, stepped forward to do what government paperwork was needed for Arnie to receive his Star.
     Both Arnie and Ray, who had worked together as civilians "back home," were infantry men during the war. In fact, Ray was captured by the Germans in Winterspelt, Germany and Arnie was wounded in action and hospitalized for a time.
     On Thursday, September 12, at the Boone Veterans of Foreign Wars lodge, VFW Commander Mike Metcalf presented the Bronze Star to Arnie. Dick Thul, representing the local American Legion as Commander, did much of the logistical work required to finalize the local ceremony, which also featured presentation of  a beautiful "Quilt of Honor," which an Ogden organization has presented to many qualified area veterans.
     Arnie served in three different campaigns in Europe and returned to the front after his wounding and hospitalization.
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     Then there is LuVerne Anderson, BHS-54, who was recently cited for his lifetime of devotion to aviation.
     In August, LaVerne received a letter from the U.S. Department of Transportation informing him that he is a recipient of the Wright Brothers "Master Pilot Award" in recognition of his fifty years of aeronautical experience as an aviator.
     The award was initiated by the Federal Aviation Administration in honor of the first pioneers of flight, Wilbur and Orville Wright. In doing so, honorees were recognized for their contribution and maintenance of  safe flight operations for fifty or more years.
     Larry Arenholz, Manager, Des Moines Flight Standards District Office, made the presentation, acknowleging LuVerne's exemplary service, professionalism, devotion to aviation safety, recognition by his peers and the appreciation of countless pilots to whom he has "showed the way."
     LuVerne received several recognition certificates.
     A few years ago, he completed a lifelong dream by constructing his own personal airplane. For many years, Boone residents will recall his work at Boyds Dairy as a maker of their famous ice cream.
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     In case you hadn't heard, the new McDonald's opening has been postponed for one week. Rainy weather has hampered work at the facility, which was originally scheduled to open Thursday, Ocober 3. That grand opening has been rescheduled for one week later.
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     BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Ryan Carlson, 32, Boone. Born in Boone. His parents are Raymond and Brenda Carlson of Stratford. Webster City HS-2005. Earned an ISU degree in agronomy in 2010. Married Natalie McCullough in 2012. Farmed. Had a cow/calf operation and worked for Ag Leader Technology as a Tech Support Supervisor. Survivors include his wife, Natalie, two children, Taryn and Rhett, his parents, his siblings, Austin Carlson of Stratford and Alisha Deakman of Boone, his father and mother-in-law, sister and brother in-law and his grandmothers, Linda Arnold and Violet Carlson, both of Stratford............Phyliss George, 87, Newton, Formerly of Pilot Mound. Born in Boone County. BHS-50. Married Donald George. Worked at Headstart school in Fraser, Mid-Iowa Community Action Center and Sandler Built Homes. The couple had six children and five survive, including Donna Sego of Ogden. A brother and four sisters also survive............Josephine "Jo" Scott, 82, Missouri.........Dean King, 81, Bellevue, NE, formerly of Ottumwa and Boone. Born in Boone, one of nine children. Married Marilyn Johnson in 1962 and she preceded him in death.UCHS. Earned two degrees from Iowa State. Had a 30 year career via the ISU Extension service, including a majority of time, serving mostly area youth, in the Boone Extension service. Survivors include a daughter, son and two sisters, including Sharon Sturtz of Boone.
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