SAD BUT TRUE

     The following story, in the Kornerman's opinion, is a neat, family-oriented BOONE piece that, unfortunately, is the type that may never be seen or heard of in our current local news situation. And, there are dozens, if not hundreds, of similar stories that go untold by our media on a daily basis. It's sad that local people, young and old alike, who should be recognized, in various ways, for various accomplishments, simply have no outlet for their "story."

     That's why the Kornerman was so thrilled to receive this informational news tip. At least, in the Korner's very small way, we can pass it on to those who reach out to us.

     It seems, right from the beginning, its been football.

     Both played the sport as very young guys in Boone's organized kid's game. Remember the Colts etc. Then it was on to the Toreadors and finally, college football. 

     There, they went their separate ways.......Tanner Frost to Buena Vista and Tanner Schminke to Central College.

     Frost is the son of David and Kerry Frost while Schminke's folks are Mike Schminke and Mindy Monen Schminke. There's some very proud grandparent's too. Joyce Eccles is Frost's grandma while Bill and Sandy Monen (all of them from Boone) are Schminke's grandparents.

     Both athletes were very successful at their chosen school and here they were, facing each other as college football players........Schminke on the offensive side and Frost as a defender.

    It was bound to happen. Can you imagine these old football buddies "banging heads and exchanging words" each year when their teams met during their college careers?

    And talk about honors? Both have achieved All-District recognition and Frost has added All-Academic honors. He'll be working at the University of South Dakota as an enrollment specialist. To the Kornerman's delight, he's done a bit of broadcasting along the way....in Storm Lake and even some in Boone.

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     Always nice to hear from Karen Anderson who wrote, "I just read your piece about Bob's Men's Store. I also liked the piece you did about Casey's. I love your history lessons."

     Jim Rueber added, "I read the Korner every week and appreciate all the work you put into it. Enjoyed the story about Casey's starting in Boone. A friend of mine who knew Don Lamberti said that Don had told him he worked as a brakeman for the Fort Dodge, Des Moiines and Southern Railroad before opening that first store. I don't know if he was living in Boone at the time."

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     There's been a little confusion about the Kokanakis chili recipe we have shown. Yes, her original recipe shows, "40 pounds of chuck." That's a lot but it must be remembered she was preparing for numerous restaurant customers and she did state, "put in small containers to freeze."

     Obviously, followers of that recipe would need to make some adjustments to the ingredients for smaller portions.

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     BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS

     Laura Taylor, Eastern Star/Boone. Widow of Fred Taylor.

     Randy Coats, 74, Boone. Born in Stanhope. So.Hamilton HS-65. Army vet. Married Elizabeth (Bobbi) White in 1969. Raised hogs with his father. After marriage, moved to Boone. Worked at Litzel and Munn lumber yards in Ames and most recently at  Thiesen's in Ames. Retired in 2020. Survivors include his wife, Bobbi, of Boone, a son and three brothers.

     Betsy Lorentzen, 81, Phoenix. Formerly of Boone. BHS-58.

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