YUP! We are still in the midst of the Thanksgiving holiday so ENJOY.
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Nelly Young, 81, Ames. Married Richard Young, BHS-57, in Boone in 1999. Originally, was a teacher in Peru. Survivors include her husband, Richard, of Ames and various others in Ames, Boone and Peru...........Melissa Jo Anderson Taylor, 39, Wathena, KS. Born in Boone to Louella Anderson and Jerry Anderson. Her parents and three children survive, as do three siblings, Cindi, Shanna and Christina, her boyfriend, Michael Gunter, and his parents.
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Saturday, November 30, 2019
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
HAVE A GREAT THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
Barbara Mathis Gohman, BHS-67, wrote, "Steve Mathis, BHS-64, has been a ham radio guy for many years. He is also a private pilot living in Montrose, CO. My brother credits much of his interest in electronics to one of his favorite teachers, H.L. Cunningham."
Editors Note: Oh yes, H.L.......a favorite along with Hal Lyness and others. Really, if you viewers were to name a Top Five BHS instructors in your time, who would be included? Interesting thought.
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Back to more ham radio talk from info received from Chuck Brainard, BHS-50, aka Chazz Bee. As we mentioned in an earlier Korner, Chuck mentioned talking to Barry Goldwater, Arthur Godfrey and King Hussein of Jordan via ham radio. He also indicated that Tim "the Toolman" Allen and Donny Osmond are also ham operators. He wrote, "probably my most interesting contact, ever, was with a Scottish engineer, Scottie Benbrackie, who was part of the team that placed the very first satellite into Geo-stationary orbit, this one was directly over the North Pole. That was a very long time ago. Those things litter the sky now."
Chuck added, "I was in Somalia for a bit in early 1993 installing my equipment for the UN/Pakistan Army and operated from there as TSCB. I don't plan to return, once was enough. Upon my return from there, I was talking with a ham in Tanzania and he knew a relief agency couple that I met on the UN flight out of Nairobi, Kenya to Mogadishu in Somalia. Small world. My agent in Pakistan, Tariq Janjua (SK) was AP2TJ. While in Mogadishu, and billeted at the airport there, I saw lots of interesting airplanes and since I'm a pilot, I paid attention. One was the largest aircraft in the world, the Russian Illushyan. That thing is huge. Our ride back to Nairobi was in a UN Cessna Citation biz jet that would easily fit inside the Russian bird. At night in Mogadishu, as aircraft took off, they would go totally dark, immediately, on lift off. Snipers. The local people were happy as could be that relief was there. They would applaud us as we, sometimes, drove by. The ruling War Lords, not so much?"
Chuck mentioned, "I have confirmed contacts from 354 different countries. Some have dropped by the wayside, East Germany for instance. Again, ham radio is a great hobby, for all ages."
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Emily Grabau Munson, 78, Ames. BHS-59. Survivors include her husband, Dr. Alan Munson, BHS-59, of Ames and her brother, Jim Grabau, BHS-63,of Boone among others.Burial and memorial was at the Munson home in Ames.........Everett Hickman, 83, Charlotte, NC. Formerly of Boone. BHS-54. Drake University Phi Beta Kappa grad. Joined the WHO staff in 1955 and became a member of the WHO radio/television news department in 1959. For 43 years, his authoritative manner won him a wide and enthusiastic following throughout the midwest. He earned numerous journalism and editorial awards. He married Jeannette Stotts, BHS-55, and the couple had a son, Christopher, and a daughter, Marianne, who survive. Rev. Jeannette and Everett divorced but in 2002, Ev moved to Charlotte to be closer to his daughter. Jeannette also lives in Charlotte and one brother in Colorado is also a survivor...........Marlene Jenkins Haberer, 67, Ogden. BHS-70. Married Jim Haberer in 1971 and they, eventually, divorced. Marlene worked in the Ogden school system. Survivors include a son, Jared, and daughter, Stephanie Wilkerson, a sister and a brother, Walt Jenkins Jr., of Boone..........Rowena Kester Bray, 81, Boone. Born in Moingona. BHS-56. Married Robert Bray in Boone in 1957. She was a wife, mother and homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Bob, and daughter, Brenda McNeeley, of Boone. Also surviving are brothers, Dennis Kester, of Boone and Randy Kester of Ogden, two sisters, including Kathy Martin of Boone, brother-in-law, Wayne Bray, and sisters-in-law, Fran Bass and Penny Kester...........Betty Jean Lingren, Pilot Mound. Survivors include sons Steven Lingren of Ogden and Stanley Lingren of Pilot Mound, and daughters, Melinda Heater of Jefferson and Lorna Lingren-Scott of Pilot Mound........Donna Kimsey Hasstedt, 89, Urbandale. Pilot Mound HS. Married M.L. Hasstedt in 1949 and they lived on a farm south of Ogden. Survivors include four daughters, Julee Ann, Gail, Jane and Sheila.........Dr. Matt McCullough, 48, Ankeny. His parents are Jim and Pat McCullough and the family spent his early years in Boone before moving to Ankeny. Ankeny HS-90. University of Iowa dental school graduate. Iowa National Guard veteran. Survivors include his wife, Brea, three children, his brother, in-laws and father-in-law. His maternal grandparents, both deceased, were Milford and Irene Juhl of Boone.........W. Roy Gustafson, 90, Boone. Jordan HS. Army vet. Married Janet Hosely in 1951. Farmed. Survivors include two sons, Steve of Boone and Dennis of Norwalk.
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Editors Note: Oh yes, H.L.......a favorite along with Hal Lyness and others. Really, if you viewers were to name a Top Five BHS instructors in your time, who would be included? Interesting thought.
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Back to more ham radio talk from info received from Chuck Brainard, BHS-50, aka Chazz Bee. As we mentioned in an earlier Korner, Chuck mentioned talking to Barry Goldwater, Arthur Godfrey and King Hussein of Jordan via ham radio. He also indicated that Tim "the Toolman" Allen and Donny Osmond are also ham operators. He wrote, "probably my most interesting contact, ever, was with a Scottish engineer, Scottie Benbrackie, who was part of the team that placed the very first satellite into Geo-stationary orbit, this one was directly over the North Pole. That was a very long time ago. Those things litter the sky now."
Chuck added, "I was in Somalia for a bit in early 1993 installing my equipment for the UN/Pakistan Army and operated from there as TSCB. I don't plan to return, once was enough. Upon my return from there, I was talking with a ham in Tanzania and he knew a relief agency couple that I met on the UN flight out of Nairobi, Kenya to Mogadishu in Somalia. Small world. My agent in Pakistan, Tariq Janjua (SK) was AP2TJ. While in Mogadishu, and billeted at the airport there, I saw lots of interesting airplanes and since I'm a pilot, I paid attention. One was the largest aircraft in the world, the Russian Illushyan. That thing is huge. Our ride back to Nairobi was in a UN Cessna Citation biz jet that would easily fit inside the Russian bird. At night in Mogadishu, as aircraft took off, they would go totally dark, immediately, on lift off. Snipers. The local people were happy as could be that relief was there. They would applaud us as we, sometimes, drove by. The ruling War Lords, not so much?"
Chuck mentioned, "I have confirmed contacts from 354 different countries. Some have dropped by the wayside, East Germany for instance. Again, ham radio is a great hobby, for all ages."
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Emily Grabau Munson, 78, Ames. BHS-59. Survivors include her husband, Dr. Alan Munson, BHS-59, of Ames and her brother, Jim Grabau, BHS-63,of Boone among others.Burial and memorial was at the Munson home in Ames.........Everett Hickman, 83, Charlotte, NC. Formerly of Boone. BHS-54. Drake University Phi Beta Kappa grad. Joined the WHO staff in 1955 and became a member of the WHO radio/television news department in 1959. For 43 years, his authoritative manner won him a wide and enthusiastic following throughout the midwest. He earned numerous journalism and editorial awards. He married Jeannette Stotts, BHS-55, and the couple had a son, Christopher, and a daughter, Marianne, who survive. Rev. Jeannette and Everett divorced but in 2002, Ev moved to Charlotte to be closer to his daughter. Jeannette also lives in Charlotte and one brother in Colorado is also a survivor...........Marlene Jenkins Haberer, 67, Ogden. BHS-70. Married Jim Haberer in 1971 and they, eventually, divorced. Marlene worked in the Ogden school system. Survivors include a son, Jared, and daughter, Stephanie Wilkerson, a sister and a brother, Walt Jenkins Jr., of Boone..........Rowena Kester Bray, 81, Boone. Born in Moingona. BHS-56. Married Robert Bray in Boone in 1957. She was a wife, mother and homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Bob, and daughter, Brenda McNeeley, of Boone. Also surviving are brothers, Dennis Kester, of Boone and Randy Kester of Ogden, two sisters, including Kathy Martin of Boone, brother-in-law, Wayne Bray, and sisters-in-law, Fran Bass and Penny Kester...........Betty Jean Lingren, Pilot Mound. Survivors include sons Steven Lingren of Ogden and Stanley Lingren of Pilot Mound, and daughters, Melinda Heater of Jefferson and Lorna Lingren-Scott of Pilot Mound........Donna Kimsey Hasstedt, 89, Urbandale. Pilot Mound HS. Married M.L. Hasstedt in 1949 and they lived on a farm south of Ogden. Survivors include four daughters, Julee Ann, Gail, Jane and Sheila.........Dr. Matt McCullough, 48, Ankeny. His parents are Jim and Pat McCullough and the family spent his early years in Boone before moving to Ankeny. Ankeny HS-90. University of Iowa dental school graduate. Iowa National Guard veteran. Survivors include his wife, Brea, three children, his brother, in-laws and father-in-law. His maternal grandparents, both deceased, were Milford and Irene Juhl of Boone.........W. Roy Gustafson, 90, Boone. Jordan HS. Army vet. Married Janet Hosely in 1951. Farmed. Survivors include two sons, Steve of Boone and Dennis of Norwalk.
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Saturday, November 23, 2019
HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEWS
BREAKING NEWS: Regarding that exceedingly long Boone Historical Society/Mamie Doud Eisenhower Birthplace dilemna, its now official. The lawsuit portion has been settled.
Unfortunately, the time has NOT come yet for official and minute details.
In addition, there are still other segments of the entire episode, particularly involving individuals, that have not been completely resolved. As a result, this reporter will not, at this time, get involved in these "incompletes."
Here's what can be said, at this time, as a direct result of the lawsuit termination.
(1) It did result in the facilitation and removal of the former Society board and its director.
(2) It did prevent the sale of the Mamie Doud Eisenhower Birthplace.
(3) At one point, a mediation process was involved. That resulted in, among other things, denial of a change of venue for the proceedings, dismissal of some defendants counterclaims, a motion that obligated the former director to finish her desposition, which had lingered for quite some time, and a motion for a protective order to shield the former Society Board President from having to be deposed.
The bad/sad part of all this is that legal fees have continued to be accrued. All fees have been paid through September but billing has not been received for October and November.
A member of the defense team has worked to minimize the fees as much as possible. In fact, he's been the single largest contributor to the cost of this case. HOWEVER?
So, financial help is needed. Checks can be made out to Save Our Museums and mailed to P.O. Box 224, Boone, Iowa 50036.
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With help from viewers, let's continue our talk about ham radio interest.
Bernie Lewiston wrote, "my early morning radio group is the Christian Amateur Radio Fellowship. It was formed in 1966 to keep in communication with missionaries in foreign countries. Newer technology has replaced that need, so now we meet for fellowship, prayer concerns, and general banter. Also, we are ready to go if the cell phones or internet should happen to fail. The other morning net is the Eyebank Net, which was organized in 1962 by two eye doctors a the University of Iowa. The purpose was for locating and arranging for the distribution of eye tissue to be used in sight saving emergency corneal transplant operations. Here again, newer technology has replaced the need for the radio net, but the International Eye Bank Association has asked us to continue in case the newer methods should ever fail. This net is now led by an eye doctor in Great Bend, KS. We usually check weather and radio propagation, and general banter. My call is KBOL" (O.K. I'm stumped. That O should have a / inside it.......but I haven't got a clue. Teach me Bernie.
EDITOR'S NOTE: The Kornerman was particularly interested in the comment that read, "if cell phones or the internet should happen to fail." Though such a failure, and its ramifications, have lingered way back in my mind, I had never contemplated that ham radio might be a "savior" in such a case. That possibility is very welcoming. I guess I'd appreciate more info in this regard.
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We still have more interesting ham radio news courtesy of Chuck Brainard, BHS-50, that we will be using in upcoming editions.
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS:W. Roy Gustafson, 90..........Theresa Bennett Little, 56. Survivors include her mother, Karen Thrasher, and step-father, Everett Thrasher of Boone.........Ralph Koger, 96, Boone. Army and National Guard vet. Worked in aviation as a pilot, the grocery and construction businesses. Married Ormagene Peterson in 1949 and Ormagene passed away in 1977. Married Betty Anderson Bruster in 1978. Survivors include his wife, a daughter and step-daughter.
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Unfortunately, the time has NOT come yet for official and minute details.
In addition, there are still other segments of the entire episode, particularly involving individuals, that have not been completely resolved. As a result, this reporter will not, at this time, get involved in these "incompletes."
Here's what can be said, at this time, as a direct result of the lawsuit termination.
(1) It did result in the facilitation and removal of the former Society board and its director.
(2) It did prevent the sale of the Mamie Doud Eisenhower Birthplace.
(3) At one point, a mediation process was involved. That resulted in, among other things, denial of a change of venue for the proceedings, dismissal of some defendants counterclaims, a motion that obligated the former director to finish her desposition, which had lingered for quite some time, and a motion for a protective order to shield the former Society Board President from having to be deposed.
The bad/sad part of all this is that legal fees have continued to be accrued. All fees have been paid through September but billing has not been received for October and November.
A member of the defense team has worked to minimize the fees as much as possible. In fact, he's been the single largest contributor to the cost of this case. HOWEVER?
So, financial help is needed. Checks can be made out to Save Our Museums and mailed to P.O. Box 224, Boone, Iowa 50036.
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With help from viewers, let's continue our talk about ham radio interest.
Bernie Lewiston wrote, "my early morning radio group is the Christian Amateur Radio Fellowship. It was formed in 1966 to keep in communication with missionaries in foreign countries. Newer technology has replaced that need, so now we meet for fellowship, prayer concerns, and general banter. Also, we are ready to go if the cell phones or internet should happen to fail. The other morning net is the Eyebank Net, which was organized in 1962 by two eye doctors a the University of Iowa. The purpose was for locating and arranging for the distribution of eye tissue to be used in sight saving emergency corneal transplant operations. Here again, newer technology has replaced the need for the radio net, but the International Eye Bank Association has asked us to continue in case the newer methods should ever fail. This net is now led by an eye doctor in Great Bend, KS. We usually check weather and radio propagation, and general banter. My call is KBOL" (O.K. I'm stumped. That O should have a / inside it.......but I haven't got a clue. Teach me Bernie.
EDITOR'S NOTE: The Kornerman was particularly interested in the comment that read, "if cell phones or the internet should happen to fail." Though such a failure, and its ramifications, have lingered way back in my mind, I had never contemplated that ham radio might be a "savior" in such a case. That possibility is very welcoming. I guess I'd appreciate more info in this regard.
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We still have more interesting ham radio news courtesy of Chuck Brainard, BHS-50, that we will be using in upcoming editions.
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS:W. Roy Gustafson, 90..........Theresa Bennett Little, 56. Survivors include her mother, Karen Thrasher, and step-father, Everett Thrasher of Boone.........Ralph Koger, 96, Boone. Army and National Guard vet. Worked in aviation as a pilot, the grocery and construction businesses. Married Ormagene Peterson in 1949 and Ormagene passed away in 1977. Married Betty Anderson Bruster in 1978. Survivors include his wife, a daughter and step-daughter.
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Wednesday, November 20, 2019
HAM RADIO OPERATIONS
Larry Lindmark, BHS-63, actually got this edition started Saturday with a short note mentioning ham radio operations. That sparked some audience interest.
Former (I was going to say "old" but.....) workmate, Bernie Lewiston wrote, "you certainly got my interest when you repeated Larry's mention of ham radio. I earned my first license in 1957 when I was a freshman at Perry High School. My activity has been on and off over the years, but I am very active now. I currently hold an Amateur Extra Class license, the highest class available. Every morning, I am "on the air" at 5:30 a.m. talking to a group of guys in the eastern, southeast and midwestern parts of the U.S.. One guy checks in from Columbia, South America but he uses a computer to access amateur stations in the U.S..Then, I check in with another group at 7:45 a.m..We also have an Iowa traffic net that meets twice daily at 12:30 and 5:30 p.m..I, occasionally, participate in some contests and contact foreign stations either by morse code or by voice. As you may recall, when I was at KWBG I was the Chief Engineer, and I still hold a commercial radio operator license."
EDITOR'S NOTE: Sure sounds like something of great interest......just like a "local" coffee gathering except featuring chatter from all over the world..........rather than the latest police report and/or local business move. Interesting to hear from "different" voices and opinions. Also noted is the fact that its quite obvious my old buddy no longer has a "real job." Idle time is dominant.
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Chazz Bee, aka Chuck Brainard, BHS-50, offered a lengthy reply......some, of which, your editor would term, "very technical." As a result, we'll break it up a bit with some "news" this time and a continuation of the more technical aspect in the next edition.
Chuck wrote, "Both Vern Modeland - WOJOG, and myself, Chuck Brainard - KA1PM, both BHS '50 are active hams, both were licensed in the 60's. Others from BHS-50 that I recall were hams were Chuck Anderson and Dave Hudson, both SK (Silent Key) now. It's a great hobby. Although I hold a degree in Geology, my ham radio license opened doors and I worked in the electronic industry for some time and then started my own company in 1986, designing and manufacturing antennas, ham, commercial and MIL. I sold it in 2004, it moved to Michigan when it is still "getting after it". I've met and worked with some great minds due to my hobby, Art Collins of Collins Radio in Cedar Rapids and Seymour Cray of Cray Research and Cray Computing (super computers.) People that you might know of that I've talked to comprise a small list, Barry Goldwater - K7UGA, Arthur Godfrey and King Hussein of Jordan - JY1. Tim "the Tool Man" is a ham as is Donny Osmond but I've not talked to them."
EDITOR'S NOTE: This is interesting material and we'll continue next edition with Chuck's recollections of overseas work and contacts.
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Beatrice Schilling Freeman, 94, Jefferson. Formerly of Boxholm...........Kevin Frey Sr., 60, Madrid. Born in Boone. Madrid HS-75. DMACC. Was a truck driver and welder. Also owned and operated Elmo's Bar in Madrid. Survivors include his mother and two sons, including Kevin Jr. of Madrid.........Gary Shull, 83, Urbandale. Gary and wife, Majorie Rudert, lived on their farmlet in Boone County before moving to Urbandale. His wife is among the survivors. The family requested donations toward a tree or bench at the Iowa Arboretum near Madrid.
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Former (I was going to say "old" but.....) workmate, Bernie Lewiston wrote, "you certainly got my interest when you repeated Larry's mention of ham radio. I earned my first license in 1957 when I was a freshman at Perry High School. My activity has been on and off over the years, but I am very active now. I currently hold an Amateur Extra Class license, the highest class available. Every morning, I am "on the air" at 5:30 a.m. talking to a group of guys in the eastern, southeast and midwestern parts of the U.S.. One guy checks in from Columbia, South America but he uses a computer to access amateur stations in the U.S..Then, I check in with another group at 7:45 a.m..We also have an Iowa traffic net that meets twice daily at 12:30 and 5:30 p.m..I, occasionally, participate in some contests and contact foreign stations either by morse code or by voice. As you may recall, when I was at KWBG I was the Chief Engineer, and I still hold a commercial radio operator license."
EDITOR'S NOTE: Sure sounds like something of great interest......just like a "local" coffee gathering except featuring chatter from all over the world..........rather than the latest police report and/or local business move. Interesting to hear from "different" voices and opinions. Also noted is the fact that its quite obvious my old buddy no longer has a "real job." Idle time is dominant.
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Chazz Bee, aka Chuck Brainard, BHS-50, offered a lengthy reply......some, of which, your editor would term, "very technical." As a result, we'll break it up a bit with some "news" this time and a continuation of the more technical aspect in the next edition.
Chuck wrote, "Both Vern Modeland - WOJOG, and myself, Chuck Brainard - KA1PM, both BHS '50 are active hams, both were licensed in the 60's. Others from BHS-50 that I recall were hams were Chuck Anderson and Dave Hudson, both SK (Silent Key) now. It's a great hobby. Although I hold a degree in Geology, my ham radio license opened doors and I worked in the electronic industry for some time and then started my own company in 1986, designing and manufacturing antennas, ham, commercial and MIL. I sold it in 2004, it moved to Michigan when it is still "getting after it". I've met and worked with some great minds due to my hobby, Art Collins of Collins Radio in Cedar Rapids and Seymour Cray of Cray Research and Cray Computing (super computers.) People that you might know of that I've talked to comprise a small list, Barry Goldwater - K7UGA, Arthur Godfrey and King Hussein of Jordan - JY1. Tim "the Tool Man" is a ham as is Donny Osmond but I've not talked to them."
EDITOR'S NOTE: This is interesting material and we'll continue next edition with Chuck's recollections of overseas work and contacts.
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Beatrice Schilling Freeman, 94, Jefferson. Formerly of Boxholm...........Kevin Frey Sr., 60, Madrid. Born in Boone. Madrid HS-75. DMACC. Was a truck driver and welder. Also owned and operated Elmo's Bar in Madrid. Survivors include his mother and two sons, including Kevin Jr. of Madrid.........Gary Shull, 83, Urbandale. Gary and wife, Majorie Rudert, lived on their farmlet in Boone County before moving to Urbandale. His wife is among the survivors. The family requested donations toward a tree or bench at the Iowa Arboretum near Madrid.
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Saturday, November 16, 2019
OLD FRANKLIN
In response to our last edition, Tony Crandell, BHS-59, wrote, "Ah yes.....Boone J.C..I remember well......the old Franklin building. I was there September of 1959 until May of 1961. I was one, of many, who volunteered to dig out, by hand, part of the unfinished basement for the snack bar. Some of the instructors I remember were Winifred Barquist, Lyle Poyzer, Miss Tisdale and Everett Porter. Everybody liked Everett and his crooked pipe. Although I never made the Dean's list, I was sent to the Dean's office a couple of times. Bob Gunderson, now deceased, an old KWBG alum, and I were there together. We both worked at KWBG until Bob went to the Air Force. I left KWBG and went to Fort Leonard Wood in 1963."
Your editor missed out on that experience. When I attended, the college was located on the third floor of the high school building. Yes, I'm a proud 1955 graduate of BJC and the morning after graduation, I graduated into Army service with an immediate trip to Des Moines, followed by a train ride to Camp Chaffee, Arkansas.
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Larry Lindmark, BHS-63, wrote, "I was just looking through old Boone postcards on ebay and happened to come across a Boone ham radio postcard. I remember that was a popular hobby for high school students back in the 60's. Several classmates, such as Ted Gifford, were ham radio enthusiasts. Postcards, with their call letters or numbers, were sent to people with whom they had contact. I wonder how many of your viewers had that interest in their youth or, perhaps, still have maintained that hobby today?
EDITOR'S NOTE: Yes, my first experience with ham radio occurred those many years ago on the north side. I grew up on Crawford Street....1710.....and in the next block south, the Gustafson family was located. Harold was the dad and his sons were Don, BHS-50, and Dean. I believe Harold worked for the Fort Dodge, Des Moines and Southern railroad and he was a very active ham radio operator. I remember viewing his mammouth equipment and I recall one instance when I was there that he was visiting with someone in some very far-off land. I was very impressed.......I mean this was in the late 1940's.
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Mitchell Melchert, 47, Ogden. OHS. Worked with his dad, Maynard, at M and M Construction. Survivors include his wife, Lisa, of Ogden, four daughters, Allison Hamilton and Mallory Melchert of Boone and Allyssa Melchert and Holly Melchert of Ogden. Also surviving are a sister, Malory Jennnings, and his father, Maynard. Lexi Elliott and Katie Moran also survive........Charles Darner, 71, Boone. Born in Boone. Married Lisa Stille in 2006. Was a mechanic and U.S. Army vet. Survivors include his wife, Lisa, of Boone, three daughters including Jennifer Derry of Boone, a son, Cody Schlichting of Boone, and three brothers including Frank of Boone.........Lois Kemmerer, 93. Gilbert HS-43. Married Kenneth Kemmerer in Boone in 1949. A son and daughter survive........Margaret "Tootie" Pepper Way, 96, Boone. She moved near Boone, close to two daughters, in 2007. A son, Ron Way, and three daughters, Donna Weiss, Connie Sutton and Peggy Sills, survive as well as two brothers.
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Your editor missed out on that experience. When I attended, the college was located on the third floor of the high school building. Yes, I'm a proud 1955 graduate of BJC and the morning after graduation, I graduated into Army service with an immediate trip to Des Moines, followed by a train ride to Camp Chaffee, Arkansas.
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Larry Lindmark, BHS-63, wrote, "I was just looking through old Boone postcards on ebay and happened to come across a Boone ham radio postcard. I remember that was a popular hobby for high school students back in the 60's. Several classmates, such as Ted Gifford, were ham radio enthusiasts. Postcards, with their call letters or numbers, were sent to people with whom they had contact. I wonder how many of your viewers had that interest in their youth or, perhaps, still have maintained that hobby today?
EDITOR'S NOTE: Yes, my first experience with ham radio occurred those many years ago on the north side. I grew up on Crawford Street....1710.....and in the next block south, the Gustafson family was located. Harold was the dad and his sons were Don, BHS-50, and Dean. I believe Harold worked for the Fort Dodge, Des Moines and Southern railroad and he was a very active ham radio operator. I remember viewing his mammouth equipment and I recall one instance when I was there that he was visiting with someone in some very far-off land. I was very impressed.......I mean this was in the late 1940's.
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Mitchell Melchert, 47, Ogden. OHS. Worked with his dad, Maynard, at M and M Construction. Survivors include his wife, Lisa, of Ogden, four daughters, Allison Hamilton and Mallory Melchert of Boone and Allyssa Melchert and Holly Melchert of Ogden. Also surviving are a sister, Malory Jennnings, and his father, Maynard. Lexi Elliott and Katie Moran also survive........Charles Darner, 71, Boone. Born in Boone. Married Lisa Stille in 2006. Was a mechanic and U.S. Army vet. Survivors include his wife, Lisa, of Boone, three daughters including Jennifer Derry of Boone, a son, Cody Schlichting of Boone, and three brothers including Frank of Boone.........Lois Kemmerer, 93. Gilbert HS-43. Married Kenneth Kemmerer in Boone in 1949. A son and daughter survive........Margaret "Tootie" Pepper Way, 96, Boone. She moved near Boone, close to two daughters, in 2007. A son, Ron Way, and three daughters, Donna Weiss, Connie Sutton and Peggy Sills, survive as well as two brothers.
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Wednesday, November 13, 2019
WE'RE DOOMED??
"Things will never be the same".........and they shouldn't be.
Time passes and yes, things do change. Some for the better and......
I, the Kornerman, assumes you're still not driving that real "old" Chevy or wearing that leisure suit, The outhouse is gone and the hair's not as thick but....
The point is.....yes, we're all disapointed that our Boone Iowa "downtown" is missing those clothing and shoe stores and the JCP's and Sears outlets, drug stores and the Coney Island's BUT have you driven around town lately? All is not lost.
New projects have emerged, some stores have relocated and have you ever seen as much new construction, houses and otherwise, as we saw this Spring/Summer?
And, in this edition, I'm going to tell you about two of the biggest and best "new" opportunities for optimism for our community......one for certain and the other a "maybe."
(1) Our Des Moines Area Community College Boone Campus is like a "city within a city" and aren't we happy to have it?
This ever expanding asset will be "at it again" in the coming months.
Plans are well underway for a 28,500 square foot "Enhanced Recreation" facility on campus. Plans are for breaking ground in April, 2020, and have the $6 1/2 million project open by the Spring of 2021.
The DMACC Board of Directors is seeking $750,000 in private support but will cover the remainder of the cost.
The facility will provide numerous fitness opportunities, athletic training rooms and indoor practice facilities for sports teams and its hoped that it will draw various youth camps for such activities as basketball and volleyball tournaments. All good for this community, right?
Who would have thunk it? Boone Junior College began in 1927 and after homes on the third floor of Boone High School and as part of an old Franklin elementary building, a final move was made to the current 23 acre plot and inclusion as part of DMACC in September of 1967.
As a result, the Boone community has received an influx of 2,500 students each semester, 45 full-time faculty positions, 25 adjunct positions, 75 other full-time employees and the only one of DMACC's campuses offering eight NJCAA Division II sports programs.
The Kornerman cannot conclude this history without mention of the importance of a strong Boone presence through the years on the nine-member DMACC Board of Directors. At the beginning, late attorney Lloyd Courter, BHS-53, was a board member who exhibited great influence in guiding the board to a Boone destination when it could have, very well, landed elsewhere.
After Courter, the late Dr. Wayne Rouse followed up with several years of "making sure" the Boone campus was well respected and given full backing. In the most recent years, Fred Greiner, a former Boone businessman, has taken the reins to assure that the Boone Campus continues to receive strong and expanding support.
This triumvirate deserves the communities profound "thanks." Without their dedication to this community and Boone Campus, DMACC certainly could have found a much different location.
(2) The "maybe" is the possibility of a newly constructed $8 million Boone Recreation Center to, somewhat, at least, replace the loss of a long-time Boone resident......the YM and previously YWCA.
Meetings are being held, a committee has been formed and even a possible location on current city property has been discussed.
The committee's conceptual presentation shows a pool with rental space for parties and private events, a kid's wading pool, an exercise/fitness room, a full-sized gymnasium with walking track, a Yoga/aerobics center, a rentable banquet/community space, locker rooms and a small resource room.
Currently, this project is a "dream" but serious study is taking place on a regular basis and its hoped that the new year will provide some clear-cut answers.
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Jennifer Baldwin Gilpin, 51, Ogden/Boone. Was adopted by Dr. Bernard and Joyce Baldwin at the age of 9 and moved to Boone. BHS-87. Was an Air Force vet. Married Samuel Gilpin and moved back to Boone. Moved to Ogden in 2007. Survivors include two daughters, her mother, and four sisters, including Anne Baldwin of Boone........Sheryl Disbrowe, 75, Boone. Grand Comm HS grad. Worked at several area nursing homes. Survivors include two daughters, a son, a sister and her brother, Lance Larson, of Boone........Vanita Pearl McCambridge, 104, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-33. Married Loran McCambridge in 1937 and he passed away in 1952. Worked at Boyd's Dairy for 25 years, prior to retirement in 1980. Survivors include a son, Michael of Boone, and two daughters, including Glenda Camelin of Boone. A sister also survives.......Constance Larrew, 75, Boone. Born in Boone. Married Antonio Silva and they were divorced in 1984. Worked 20 years at K-Mart and 20 years at Walmart. Survivors include two sons, a daughter, Cindy Holmes of Boone, three brothers, a sister, a half-sister and her step-mother..........Elizabeth Botos Thornburg, 76. Was a legal secretary. Married John Thornburg and they farmed near Ogden. John passed away in 2011. Two daughters survive........Harriett Henry, 93, Des Moines.Was born in Boxholm in 1926.........Barbara Johnson Carlson, 76, Spring Lake Park, MN. BHS-61. Was a city council member for 22 years and a member of the city planning and zoning committee prior to that. Had also been a paraprofessional at Park Terrace Elementary school. Three children and her husband, Gary Carlson, 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.....
kelleyskorner1@gmail.com.
Time passes and yes, things do change. Some for the better and......
I, the Kornerman, assumes you're still not driving that real "old" Chevy or wearing that leisure suit, The outhouse is gone and the hair's not as thick but....
The point is.....yes, we're all disapointed that our Boone Iowa "downtown" is missing those clothing and shoe stores and the JCP's and Sears outlets, drug stores and the Coney Island's BUT have you driven around town lately? All is not lost.
New projects have emerged, some stores have relocated and have you ever seen as much new construction, houses and otherwise, as we saw this Spring/Summer?
And, in this edition, I'm going to tell you about two of the biggest and best "new" opportunities for optimism for our community......one for certain and the other a "maybe."
(1) Our Des Moines Area Community College Boone Campus is like a "city within a city" and aren't we happy to have it?
This ever expanding asset will be "at it again" in the coming months.
Plans are well underway for a 28,500 square foot "Enhanced Recreation" facility on campus. Plans are for breaking ground in April, 2020, and have the $6 1/2 million project open by the Spring of 2021.
The DMACC Board of Directors is seeking $750,000 in private support but will cover the remainder of the cost.
The facility will provide numerous fitness opportunities, athletic training rooms and indoor practice facilities for sports teams and its hoped that it will draw various youth camps for such activities as basketball and volleyball tournaments. All good for this community, right?
Who would have thunk it? Boone Junior College began in 1927 and after homes on the third floor of Boone High School and as part of an old Franklin elementary building, a final move was made to the current 23 acre plot and inclusion as part of DMACC in September of 1967.
As a result, the Boone community has received an influx of 2,500 students each semester, 45 full-time faculty positions, 25 adjunct positions, 75 other full-time employees and the only one of DMACC's campuses offering eight NJCAA Division II sports programs.
The Kornerman cannot conclude this history without mention of the importance of a strong Boone presence through the years on the nine-member DMACC Board of Directors. At the beginning, late attorney Lloyd Courter, BHS-53, was a board member who exhibited great influence in guiding the board to a Boone destination when it could have, very well, landed elsewhere.
After Courter, the late Dr. Wayne Rouse followed up with several years of "making sure" the Boone campus was well respected and given full backing. In the most recent years, Fred Greiner, a former Boone businessman, has taken the reins to assure that the Boone Campus continues to receive strong and expanding support.
This triumvirate deserves the communities profound "thanks." Without their dedication to this community and Boone Campus, DMACC certainly could have found a much different location.
(2) The "maybe" is the possibility of a newly constructed $8 million Boone Recreation Center to, somewhat, at least, replace the loss of a long-time Boone resident......the YM and previously YWCA.
Meetings are being held, a committee has been formed and even a possible location on current city property has been discussed.
The committee's conceptual presentation shows a pool with rental space for parties and private events, a kid's wading pool, an exercise/fitness room, a full-sized gymnasium with walking track, a Yoga/aerobics center, a rentable banquet/community space, locker rooms and a small resource room.
Currently, this project is a "dream" but serious study is taking place on a regular basis and its hoped that the new year will provide some clear-cut answers.
K-----K
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Jennifer Baldwin Gilpin, 51, Ogden/Boone. Was adopted by Dr. Bernard and Joyce Baldwin at the age of 9 and moved to Boone. BHS-87. Was an Air Force vet. Married Samuel Gilpin and moved back to Boone. Moved to Ogden in 2007. Survivors include two daughters, her mother, and four sisters, including Anne Baldwin of Boone........Sheryl Disbrowe, 75, Boone. Grand Comm HS grad. Worked at several area nursing homes. Survivors include two daughters, a son, a sister and her brother, Lance Larson, of Boone........Vanita Pearl McCambridge, 104, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-33. Married Loran McCambridge in 1937 and he passed away in 1952. Worked at Boyd's Dairy for 25 years, prior to retirement in 1980. Survivors include a son, Michael of Boone, and two daughters, including Glenda Camelin of Boone. A sister also survives.......Constance Larrew, 75, Boone. Born in Boone. Married Antonio Silva and they were divorced in 1984. Worked 20 years at K-Mart and 20 years at Walmart. Survivors include two sons, a daughter, Cindy Holmes of Boone, three brothers, a sister, a half-sister and her step-mother..........Elizabeth Botos Thornburg, 76. Was a legal secretary. Married John Thornburg and they farmed near Ogden. John passed away in 2011. Two daughters survive........Harriett Henry, 93, Des Moines.Was born in Boxholm in 1926.........Barbara Johnson Carlson, 76, Spring Lake Park, MN. BHS-61. Was a city council member for 22 years and a member of the city planning and zoning committee prior to that. Had also been a paraprofessional at Park Terrace Elementary school. Three children and her husband, Gary Carlson, 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.....
kelleyskorner1@gmail.com.
Saturday, November 9, 2019
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS
The good news.......after a very long list of obituaries in the Wednesday edition, the updated list is short.
The bad news......nothing else to report except.....Ann Anonymous wrote, "I know there are hundreds, if not thousands, of Boonites who read the Korner. I'm absolutely amazed that more readers don't contribute memories of days gone bye. Everyone has a story."
??? I don't know......a bad editor maybe.
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Pauline Hora, 87, Stratford. Formerly of Boone. Grew up in California. Married Don Hora, BHS-46, in 1953. Survivors include her partner of 28 years, Duane Kopp of Boone, two sons, a daughter and a brother.......Kyler Kiner, 24, Grand Junction.......Darci Thelander, 64, Boone.
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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.
The bad news......nothing else to report except.....Ann Anonymous wrote, "I know there are hundreds, if not thousands, of Boonites who read the Korner. I'm absolutely amazed that more readers don't contribute memories of days gone bye. Everyone has a story."
??? I don't know......a bad editor maybe.
K-----K
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Pauline Hora, 87, Stratford. Formerly of Boone. Grew up in California. Married Don Hora, BHS-46, in 1953. Survivors include her partner of 28 years, Duane Kopp of Boone, two sons, a daughter and a brother.......Kyler Kiner, 24, Grand Junction.......Darci Thelander, 64, Boone.
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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.
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Virginia "Jeanie" Manriquez, 85, Franklin, TN. Survived by her husband, John Manriquez, BHS-56. John and his twin brother, Jim Manriquez, BHS-56, were noted for their Betty Mae Harris dance routines in the 50's. John and Jeanie recently moved to Franklin, near Nashville, to be closer to family. They previously lived in Memphis. Two other brothers, Jerry, BSH-57, and Michael, BHS-69, also survive........Monte Moorman, 62, Ames. BHS-75. Married Toni Overton in 2000. Survivors include his wife, a son, a daughter and his parents, Ronald Moorman and Penny Winters Scherrard..........Richard Pestotnik, 94, Boone........Glenn Peterson, 71, Boone. Perry HS-66. DMACC-95. Army vet and a 23 year Iowa National Guardsman. Married Tamara Rose in 1986. Worked at Oscar Meyer, as an electrician/maintenance man at Camp Dodge and a technician for the DOT. Survivors include his wife, a son, two daughters, a sister, and in-laws, including LaVonne Shearer and Tom Rose both of Boone........Larry Smith, 79, Boone. Married Patsy Scott in 1994. Worked for Hallett Construction. Survivors include his wife, son, Richard, of Boone, a step-son, a brother, sister and his mother-in-law, Lila Scott of Boone......Thomas Howell, 63, Boone. Maquoketa HS-74. Married Sue Stecker Howell in 1985. Worked for Pamida and in 1998, started working for Besser Pipe and Pre-Cast. Survivors include his wife, Sue, of Boone, two sons, including Aaron Howell of Boone, his mother-in-law, Jacque Stecker, of Boone, brothers-in-law, Mike and Tom, and sisters-in-law, Deb Potter and Michelle Hull.........Wallace Martin, 78, Boone. BHS-61. Worked in the composing room for the Ames Tribune for 43 years. Survivors include brothers, Richard and William Martin, and a sister, Alice Whittlesey, all of Boone. Two other sisters, Diane Riffel, and Hazel Peterson, also survive........Lovan Lombard, 88, Dayton. Survivors include a daughter, Holly Robinson, of Stratford........Ardis Bakley, 87, Ames. Formerly of the Boxholm area. Grew up on a farm near Paton. Married Bob Bakley and the couple farmed south of Boxholm for 64 years. She also operated a beauty salon in her home for 45 years. Two daughters and a son survive.........Dean Higgins, 78, Des Moines. A daughter, Jeana Palmitier, of Madrid is among the survivors........Jack LaFollette, 24, Cedar Rapids. BHS-2013. An Air Force vet. Survivors include his parents, Lorin and Kate LaFollette, of Boone, a sister, a brother, and his grandparents, Maggie Suckow, Norman and Shirley LaFollette, of Boone.
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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.
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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, November 2, 2019
PRAISE FOR DES MOINES
John Kueck, BHS-61, is a wonderful contributor to the Korner.......always presenting interesting subjects.......things to think about.
I assume its a publication of some kind.......the Midwest Traveler......provided an interesting "outside" look at our capitol city, Des Moines, recently and John filled us in with info from that article.
The banner was, "Des Moines is on the move with an emerging food and drink scene" and the author urges readers to "Go there now."
He/she cited numerous things in the city that deserved attendance.......the Art Center, the farmer's market.....the famous Waveland Cafe among many eating establishments.....etc. etc.
In conclusion, he/she wrote, "Go now while Des Moines still enjoys the charms and convenience of a small town."
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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Larry Pendarvis, 72, Brooklyn, IA. Son of Larry and Nan Pendarvis. Born in Boone. BHS-66. Army vet. Purple Heart and three Bronze Stars. Married Diann Larson in 1967 and the couple had two daughters. They divorced in 1991 and in 1993, he married Kimberly Kleckner. In 1969, Larry joined the Des Moines Police Department and served for 33 years prior to retirement in 2002. Survivors include his wife, daughters and a brother, CoryPendaris...........
Constance Larrew, 75..........Jack LaFollette, 24, Boone..........Tom Farley, 85, Redfield. Formerly of Boone. Army vet. He relocated to Boone and worked in construction and as a truck driver. Survivors include two daughters, a brother and sister.........Janet Ruth Olson, 78, Boone. A cook who served various area nursing homes, the Boone County Hospital and the former Dave's Food Center in Grand Junction. Survivors include a daughter, Lisa Siders, of Boone, and two sons, including Dave Cook of Madrid.
EDITOR'S NOTE: The Kornerman remembers Larry Pendarvis as a big kid for his age, knocking lots of home runs in Boone Little League play. What a successful 33 years he had as a member of the Des Moines Police Department. During his career there, he won two Medals of Valor, numerous Certificates of Commendation and WAS THE MOST AWARDED POLICE OFFICER IN THE HISTORY OF THE DES MOINES POLICE DEPARTMENT. Wow!
We are always so pleased to learn of great achievements by Booneites and there's nothing better than being able to distribute information about those successes to our viewers.
K-----K
Worldwide Korner headquarters are located at 928 South Jackson Street, Boone, Iowa 50036-4932. Phone number is 515-432-1530. To email your stories/memories/comments....
kelleyskorner1@gmail.com.
I assume its a publication of some kind.......the Midwest Traveler......provided an interesting "outside" look at our capitol city, Des Moines, recently and John filled us in with info from that article.
The banner was, "Des Moines is on the move with an emerging food and drink scene" and the author urges readers to "Go there now."
He/she cited numerous things in the city that deserved attendance.......the Art Center, the farmer's market.....the famous Waveland Cafe among many eating establishments.....etc. etc.
In conclusion, he/she wrote, "Go now while Des Moines still enjoys the charms and convenience of a small town."
K-----K
BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Larry Pendarvis, 72, Brooklyn, IA. Son of Larry and Nan Pendarvis. Born in Boone. BHS-66. Army vet. Purple Heart and three Bronze Stars. Married Diann Larson in 1967 and the couple had two daughters. They divorced in 1991 and in 1993, he married Kimberly Kleckner. In 1969, Larry joined the Des Moines Police Department and served for 33 years prior to retirement in 2002. Survivors include his wife, daughters and a brother, CoryPendaris...........
Constance Larrew, 75..........Jack LaFollette, 24, Boone..........Tom Farley, 85, Redfield. Formerly of Boone. Army vet. He relocated to Boone and worked in construction and as a truck driver. Survivors include two daughters, a brother and sister.........Janet Ruth Olson, 78, Boone. A cook who served various area nursing homes, the Boone County Hospital and the former Dave's Food Center in Grand Junction. Survivors include a daughter, Lisa Siders, of Boone, and two sons, including Dave Cook of Madrid.
EDITOR'S NOTE: The Kornerman remembers Larry Pendarvis as a big kid for his age, knocking lots of home runs in Boone Little League play. What a successful 33 years he had as a member of the Des Moines Police Department. During his career there, he won two Medals of Valor, numerous Certificates of Commendation and WAS THE MOST AWARDED POLICE OFFICER IN THE HISTORY OF THE DES MOINES POLICE DEPARTMENT. Wow!
We are always so pleased to learn of great achievements by Booneites and there's nothing better than being able to distribute information about those successes to our viewers.
K-----K
Worldwide Korner headquarters are located at 928 South Jackson Street, Boone, Iowa 50036-4932. Phone number is 515-432-1530. To email your stories/memories/comments....
kelleyskorner1@gmail.com.
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