STILL, ANOTHER REED

     A LATE ADDITION: Larry Anderson, BHS-58, is in a Madrid nursing home and his wife, Coleen, is having a surprise birthday card shower for him. He will be 80 on Tuesday, 7/28/2020. The address is Larry Anderson, 613 W. North St. #12, Madrid, Iowa 50156.
K-----K    
     The last two editions, with much help, we've talked about and straightened out questions about some Reed families, especially those who, specifically, claimed a Don Reed as a member. So, we're done with that story right? WRONG!
     Our supposed finality on the subject has been jolted by an email from Jim Seitz, BHS-73, who wrote, "I need your help with a memory check. I wasn't familiar with the Don Reed's mentioned in the Korner, but wasn't there a Don Reed in the 60's who was the Boone Community School District's superintendent, maybe the predecessor to Don Riemenschneider?"
     You viewers may think we're upset that Jim has "kept this thing going." No way. In fact, we're excited about it and thank Jim for persisting.So many times, like this, one mention will lead to another and before you know it......we have an entire new set of story ideas that evolve.
     That's what keeps the Korner "klickin."
     After a bit of research, we have determined that Jim is talking about Harland Reed, who guided the Boone school's elementary program for several years. Retired elementary principal Daryl Boelman told the Kornerman, "it was Harland who hired me."
     So Jim was right and he was wrong and the Kornerman thanks him for leading us into some new directions.
     Don Seaton had a long career as BHS Superintendent, 1950-69, prior to retirement. Riemenschneider replaced him in 1970. Regarding principals in the 60's, Glenn Moore was Seaton's right hand man from 1960-63 and, in fact, was his principal in the 50's as well.
     W.H. Flamme was here as high school principal for just one year, 1964. Ed Barker served that position from 1965-68 and was followed, for a short time, by Remy, who then moved into the superintendency in '70. Virgil Hudson was Remy's first principal and he remained in that position into the 70's.
     Jim Seitz said Reminschneider, Hudson and Don Green, a Boone Junior High Principal, were all neighbors of his on Southeast Linn and Reed was just a block away on Prairie Ave.
K-----K
     It makes the Kornerman nervous when I notice that some viewers seem to suddenly disappear.
     As a result, I've been making some personal contacts, just to make sure everything is alright.
     I've talked to Mel Murken, BHS-59, and Gretchen Kinter Stark, BHS-52, on the phone and communicated with Andy Anderson, BHS-62, Michael Goodwin, BHS-63, Patty Harris, BHS-79, and former BHS football coach, John Burke via email. There are others who have not yet responded, so I remain somewhat nervous.
     Speaking of John Burke, he succeeded Don Ringgenberg as Toreador football coach for one season, 1977. John Walczyk followed in 1978.
     The Kornerman got to be pretty good friends with Burke and I have closely followed his career. He was just one of those individuals who, although very young at the time, seemed destined for great success. He had all the positive attributes.
     He left Boone to become the high school football coach at Windsor HS in Colorado and in four years, that school, which had never made the playoffs, became a state championship team. John then moved to Douglas County HS in Castle Rock, CO. and took a program, that had never won more than two games in a season, to three state playoff games.
     John eventually became an athletic director, missed coaching and went to Moon Valley HS in Phoenix, where he was AD/football coach that took four teams to the state playoffs.
     In addition to all that, he was the Executive Director of the Colorado High School Coaches Association and was asked to conduct NIKE football camps in Denver for 20 years and Las Vegas for 13 years.
     Quite a successful career it has been and the Kornerman is not surprised.
K-----K
     BIG NEWS: Loren Frazier, BHS-58, sent an email to 34 classmates who, earlier, had expressed an interest in a Class of 58-80th Birthday Celebration. Due, probably, to the pandemic, only nine responded. Also, Loren suddenly realized that the Super National races were scheduled for the same week the celebration was originally planned.
     With the low turnout/interest and the conflict with racing, Loren said he was ready to call the party "over." However, he then received an idea from a classmate, who suggested a gathering at the Ledges State Park.
     Loren said, "I thought it was a good idea so we're now planning a lunch gathering, one day, the 24th of September." However, it will be at the pavilion in Herman Park and Loren has it reserved for 7 A.M. to 3 p.m.. He said, "I think 11:30 a.m. would be a good start time  and to start the visiting. Those that want to, can bring their own food and drink."
    He would like to know, in advance, those who plan to attend.
K-----K
     BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Jack H. Cowen II, 73, Bondurant..........Benny Joe Dodson, 81, Boxholm. Married Thelma Graham in 1959. She passed away in 2000. Married Pat Sundine in 2001. She passed away in 2018. Benny drove a truck for Boxholm Coop and Praxair of Duncombe. Retired in 2001. He and Pat lived in Boone but when she passed, he moved to Boxholm. Survivors include a son, Joe Dotson, of Boone, and sons Roger and Kevin Dotson and daughter, Tanya Mills all  of Boxholm. Another son, two daughters, a brother and two sisters also survive. From his second marriage, survivors include a son, Doug Sundine, of Boone, another son and two daughters........Arthur "Art" Aspengren, 82, Boone. BHS-56. Also earned an AA from DMACC. Married Betty Hicks in 1962 and she passed away in 2007. Married Norma Ness in 2013. Worked for the postal service for 41 years, retiring in 2002. Survivors include his wife, Norma, two sons, a sister and sister-in-law........Opal Hadaway, 84, rural Story City. Married Donald Hadaway in 1957 and he died in 2016. Opal was a homemaker and farm wife. The couple had 10 children and among those survivors are three sons of this area, Tom Hadaway of Madrid, and both Clarence "Ole" Hadaway and Kenny Hadaway of Boone........Bonnie Linda Fredrick Patten, 68, Stratford. Born in Boone. BHS. Married Dennis Patten in 2004. Worked at Walgreen's in Boone until retirement in 2016. Survivors include her husband and three sons........Sally McKinney, 92, Boone. Formerly of Des Moines. Married Richard McKinney in 1952. North HS grad. Was a secretary until retirement in 1978. Three daughters survive.
K-----K
     Worldwide Korner headquarters are located at 928 South Jackson, Boone, Iowa 50036-4932. Phone number is 515-432-1530. Leave a message. To email your stories/memories/comments....
kelleyskorner1@gmail.com.