ELECTION TIME

     To some LOCAL viewers, reports we make now and then provide "old news" that they are already aware of.  That may be the case today. However, the Kornerman reminds that a rather sizable majority of our viewers are from out-of-state......many miles distant. Time and again we're reminded that these native sons and daughters appreciate the Korner keeping them up to date on happenings in their old home town. The death notices we provide.......former classmates, friends, even relatives...... are also information that they may have no other opportunity to receive.

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     Elections, local and national, are slated for Tuesday.

     In Boone, city, school board and park board seats will be filled.

     For the first time in several years, current Mayor John Slight faces opposition. Slight is a nine-time incumbent. His opponent will be a fellow council member, Holly Stecker, who currently holds an at-large position on the council.

     Linda Williamson and Annie Wallert will be candidates to replace Stecker's at-large position. In the third ward, voters will choose either incumbent Elijah Stines or newcomer Todd Rasmussen. In the fifth ward, either Cole Hilpipre or Scott Zeitler will be a first time councilman.

     Positions on the park board have drawn interest from seven people, three to be elected. Amy Landas and John Niemants hope to remain on the board. The other candidates are David Sherry, Brandon Hurley, Kevin Pearson, Levi Baber and Sarah Colby.

     In the Boone Community school board election, two candidates will be chosen from a field of three. Jeremy Pritchard and Dr. Brian Melhaus have currently held positions on that board and Fred Acuff is a newcomer seeking a seat for the first time.

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     Plans for the new elementary building are proceeding. In recent weeks, lots of grading of the land involved has been taking place in preparation for a quick start to the construction when a cooperative Spring season arrives.

     There's lots of paper work involved of course. The Boone Community School District Board has now set the bid date and public hearing for the new facility. Sealed bids are to be received before 2 p.m. on December 7. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time.

     Then,  at 6:30 p.m. on December 13, the Board will hold a public hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated total cost of construction of the new building.

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     Work is progressing on demolition of the old Gigglin' Goat, Boone Depot building and parking ramp which have been "dead weight" for several years now. Those occupy most of the block from Seventh Street south and Story Street east.

     At last look, most of that old parking ramp north of the Boone County Historical Society Building has come tumbling down and at least one city official has predicted the entire demolition project will be completed by Thanksgiving.

     What comes after the complete demolition is unknown at this time, although there has been talk of an eventual Wellness Center placement in that area. 

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     Let's face it, ever since this blog was started on March 6, 2010, we've catered, mainly, toward   1960's, 70's, 80's residents and happenings during those years in the Boone community. Needless to say, the Korner  has lost many good friends, supporters and viewers from that period of time.

     This might be a good time to come "up to date" on our 2021 viewership.

     As of this moment, 282 have paid us a visit today, there were 448 yesterday, 13,125 have given us a peek this month, 9,945 last month and our all time total stands at 648, 209. 

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     BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS

    Larry Smith, 86, Des Moines. A daughter, Teresa Heldt, of Boone is among the survivors.

    Dylan Wang, 27, Boone. Vegas HS-2012. Worked at John Deere five years. Married Caitlin Kinyon in 2018. Survivors include his wife, Caitlin, of Boone, his parents and two sons.

     Ned Baker, 68, Ankeny. Formerly of Huxley. Born in Boone. BHS-71. He moved to Huxley in 1998 and to Ankeny in 2018. A brother and two sisters survive.

     Susan Kay Jones Dally, 82, Ogden. Born in Rolfe, IA. BHS-57. Married Maurice Baldus in 1957 and they divorced. Married Wilbur Dally and he died in 1997. Was a Betty Mae Harris dancer. Survivors include two daughters, including Cindy Baldus Hicks of Stratford, three sons, and two brothers, including Kelly Jones of Boone. A sister also survives. Her late father was a well known Boone barber.

     Sue Ann Sturtz, 76, Tucson, AZ. BHS-63. Her father, Marvin Sturtz, was the Boone County School Superintendent and her mother operated a florist shop in Boone. The family lived at Second and Tama Streets. Sue Ann had operated a bookstore in Tucson the last three years. She was also a lawyer, psychologist, musician and artist. A sister, Jean Sturtz Paschen, BHS-66, is a survivor.

     Sidney (Sid) William Peterson, 75, Overland Park, KS. Born in Boone. Stratford HS-65. Served in the U.S. Air Force. Married Betty Stambaugh in 1969 and she passed in 2001. Sid worked for United Telephone and Sprint for 31 years before retiring but then worked for Lowe's for an additional 16 years. Married Kimalee Chambers in 2003. His wife, Kimalee, and a brother, Nolan Peterson, of Stratford survive.

     Darrell Edward Hanel, 93, Ames/Boone. BHS-47. Married Jane Lee Johnstone in 1951. He attended the State University of Iowa and then began a long career at Fareway in Boone. Completed his service there in 1995 as warehouse manager. A daughter, Diane Olofson, of Boone is a survivor.

     Marvel Aileen Behn, 98, Detroit, TX. Formerly of Boone.

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