REUNION

     Its been that time of year for class reunions and there have been several in recent weeks.

     Sandy Burke Crandell, BHS-61, has kindly shared the highlights of the reunion of the BHS/BSH classes of 1961.

     Some 30 classmates showed up Friday night, September 17, at Rooster's and then on Saturday, 43 came to the Boone Senior Center and were joined by some via zoom.

     One of the Saturday highlights was a dinner of 70 authentic Maid Rites that Denny Mylenbusch brought from the famed Taylor's Maid Rite in Marshalltown. The Kornerman doesn't know how, but its claimed that the sandwiches were still "nice and warm." Carol Elsberry added some beautiful cakes.

     The reunion was zoomed from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and those classmates who couldn't attend in person still had a chance to visit and participate.

     Susan Kane Govier took the prize for being the farthest away on zoom. She called at 11 a.m. Boone time from her home just north of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii when it was 6 a.m. in those islands.

     The class voted to have their next reunion in two years and Verne Lyon was again elected chairperson.

     The class will continued to meet via zoom every couple of months.

     On Sunday morning, several attendees met at Saints Avenue for brunch and more visiting.

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     The time has come.

     Michael D. Sundall, BHS-68, has made the decision.

     He wrote, "I will be retiring on November sixth after 49 years of managing health care businesses in five different states, and in preparation, I've been reflecting on influential people who have had an impact on my adult life and career." 

     Mike explained, "I was in Boone recently attending a Celebration of Life and ran into one of those "most influential," people......Mr./Coach John Smith."

     "I had Mr. Smith for bookkeeping at BHS and he was my accounting and business professor at Boone Campus, DMACC, from 1968-70. Mr. Smith kept a watchful eye on me and directed me to buckle down and take my education seriously. Over the years, when I have traveled to Boone, I would see him at sporting or community events and always enjoyed chatting with him. He will always have a fond spot in my heart."

     Most recently, Mike has been the Chief Executive Officer of a Physician's Clinic of Iowa stationed in Cedar Rapids.

     He and his wife, Lynn Moorman Sundall, BHS-69, plan to spend retirement time in Columbia, MO. and Naples, FL.

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     In the most recent edition, the lead story on Fast Pitch Softball "stoked" some fires.

     John Muench wrote, "it's great to read another of your wonderful articles/stories about the past! I sent copies to all my family. "Thank you" for all that you have done and contributed for so many years in Boone County and all of Iowa."

     Some of those receiving copies from John were Merle, Merlin, Dwight, Dianna and Stephanie Muench, Marva Jean and Glen Stark and Linda and Ronnie Trudo.

     John added, "such a fun article. Some sweet memories and names from the past! Do you remember some of these names? I do, especially after my first couple years with the Boxholm Swedes."

     Tom Peterson, BHS-67, was excited about the story and John Kueck, BHS-61, wrote, "I enjoyed the recap of Boone's Fast Pitch success. I watched those games regularly in the early 60's. I remember Tim Buff, an imported pitcher, who was excellent. I tried to catch him once in warmup and couldn't follow the ball.....too much movement. I also remember an ex-minor leaguer, Gary Grosnickle, BHS-53, who came "home" and played outfield. I think he had caught in the minors. I also remember a one-armed player who was so good at catching the ball, tossing it in the air while he moved the glove under his stub, and then catching and throwing the ball all in one smooth movement. As I recall, he often made it on base, batting with one hand, through his speed and bunting and slapping it over the infielder's heads."

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     BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS

     Thomas L. Fitzgerald, 65, Ames. Formerly of Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-74. Married MarJean Stephens in 1974. Managed L & M before moving to Topeka,KS. for six years. Returned to Ames in 2007 and retired in 2020. Survivors include his mother, Marge Dixon of Boone, MarJean, a daughter and a son, Nick of Ogden, a brother and three sisters.

     Jerad A. Hale, 36, Luther. Born in Boone. A U.S. Army service member until being discharged in 2013. Married Cassandra "Cassie" Reed in 2010. Survivors include his wife, his parents, Ron Hale of Luther and Janene of Oklahoma, five kids and three "bonus" kids, a sister and his grandparents.

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