UNEXPECTED RESPONSES

     A couple editions back, I noted that Tom Tays, BHS-78, had thanked the Kornerman for the support afforded Boone Campus Des Moines Area Community College in a recent Korner.

     I wrote something to the effect that, "I appreciated the note and its nice to know someone is out "there."

     I certainly never intended that to be a "pity party" or begging for replies. Nevertheless, I did get some response.

     Texan Alan Dannatt, BHS-66 wrote, "we're here and appreciate everything you do" and John Hinz, BHS-64, apologized for not being "in touch" for awhile.

     Then there was Doug McLeod, BHS-58, who wrote this from Marana, AZ. "sounds like you're feeling like the Maytag repair man (anybody remember him?). I'm sure the letter K on a lot of keyboards shows more than average wear. Everybody seems to blame everything on either Covid or the election or climate change so stand strong. You and Storm Lake are about all that's left of the Fourth Estate in Iowa. Down here we have the Tombstone Epitaph. I'm tired of saying it, and I understand why it is, but I can't imagine a town of 12,000 without a humming newspaper. You're an irreplaceable asset, Mo, and way more than a park bench."

     Spike Condon, BHS-75, reported that he and Lori are back from Germany and is teaching Army Aviation Flight school as a Blackhawk instructor pilot at Fort Rucker, AL. He's been doing that in Germany and Alabama for some 30 years now.

     He wrote, "I'm so sorry its taken so long to write you. I want to say a big Thank You for your bi-weekly Boone News. If it were not for you and you only, I wouldn't be able to keep up with the local news. Lori and I will be coming back to Boone in mid-October to see our dad's and visit with family and friends. Got to have a Belluci's pizza also. Don't think your column goes unnoticed! Far from it!!

     P.S. Spike's dad, the famous Vern Condon, BHS-49, recently spent some time at Mercy in Des Moines for a partial hip replacement. He's in rehab at the Eastern Star Home, Courtyard Terrace, 715 West Third Street, Boone, Iowa 50036 and is "doing well." He's limited to two visitors at a time. A get well card would be very nice.

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     Great news late last week for a former Toreador.

     Ryan Moorman, BHS-2002, the son of Terry and Marsha Moorman of Boone was announced as a 2021 Wartburg College athletic Hall of Fame inductee.

     A 2006 Wartburg graduate, he was a four-year starting pitcher for the Knights. While collecting a career record of 23-8 with 10 complete games, 203 strikeouts, and a 3.27 earned run average in over 250 innings pitched, Moorman earned four consecutive All-Conference selections, including three first team honors and a pair of All-Region laurels.

     A member of four consecutive Iowa Conference championship teams, he ranks among the top ten in many pitching categories in the Wartburg baseball record book, including the second best opponent batting average (.171) which was recorded in 2005, leading the Knights to a regional title and college world series appearance. During his senior season in 2006, Moorman tallied four complete games with two shutouts in 83.2 innings, finishing second in the conference with 61 strikeouts.

     These days, Ryan works as the Vice President of Boone based Rolfes Co. He and his wife, Melissa, have two children, Stella and Hendrix.

     The Kornerman is glad he returned to Boone.

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     BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS

     Errol Dixon, 81, Moingona. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Dixon, Moingona; three daughters, including Rechelle Moorman, Ogden, and Roxanna Twedt, Boone and a step-son.

     James (Jim) Tilley, 70, Ames. Born in Boone. OHS-68. Married Leona Kowalewski in 1969. Worked at 3M for 35 years. Survivors include three adult children, including Christopher Tilley of Boone, two brothers, David Anthoney, Ogden, and Gary Hunter, Stratford, and two sisters, Patty Buckley, Ogden, and Donna Lindgren, Boone.

     Kenneth Holden, 91, Boone. Navy/Air Force vet. Married Donna Louise Robertson in 1955. The couple moved from California to Boone in 1967. Ken worked for John Deere for over 20 years, retiring, in the early 90's. A daughter and two sons survive.

     John (Jack) Nelson, 91, Boone. Grew up in Minnesota. University of Minnesota until entering the U.S. Air Force. Married Joanne Heinrich in 1952. After several moves, the couple came to Boone. Was a USAF pilot for 20 years and worked at the family business, Heinrich Envelope in Boone, for 30 years. Survivors include two daughters, son, Ward Nelson, Boone, and a daughter-in-law, Michelle Ahrens, Stratford.

     Darlene Miller, 89, Ogden. Married Price Miller in 1955. After several moves, settled in Boone. Two sons and a sister survive.

     James Robert Manriquez,, 83, Chubbuck/Pocatello, ID. Family moved to Boone in 1942. BHS-56. Active in BHS sports and in dancing with his brothers. Army vet. Married Peggy Lynn Sundberg in 1965. At age 30, enrolled at Fresno (CA) City College and then Fresno State where he earned his first degree in Social Welfare and earned a fifth year teaching degree in special education. Taught special needs students in Fresno, Boone and Pocatello for a total of 20 years. He also had church leadership positions and callings at Fresno, Boone and Pocatello.Then, taught four years at the Alternative school and one year at the juvenile detention center in Pocatello. Back to school, he earned a Master's Degree in Physiologist Services from Idaho State University in 1992. Was a School Psychologist and served for eight years. After retirement, he served as a consultant for the Pocatello Community Charter School for 14 years. Survivors include his wife, Peggy, of Pocatello and three brothers, including Mike in Muscatine, IA.

     Robert (Bob) Olson, 84, Boone. Born in Boxholm. Married LeAnn Siebert in 1957 in Boxholm. Worked at West Central Coop for 25 years and in retirement, worked several years for Regency Retirement Residence. Survivors include his wife, LeAnn, two sons, including Mike of Boone, a brother, Gene, of Boone and a sister.

     Viola (Vi) Turner Graf, 98, Fairfield. Born in Madrid. MHS-39 where she was class valedictorian.

     Mary Jane Locke Harriott, 97, Madrid HS.

     Vernon (Swede) Ferguson, 89, Dayton lawyer. Survivors include Boone grandchildren, Kyle Ferguson and Lori Newhouse.

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