BOONE NEWS YOU WON'T FIND ANYWHERE ELSE

     THE BIG HUSTLE

     Almost 60 years have passed since the BHS/BSH classes of 1962 reached the peak of their high school education. And, what was learned "back then?" 

     Sure, the ABC's prevailed and most classmates gained expected success but, in some cases, students captured even more.......a raw spirit, laced on occasion with just plain fun and even fantasy.

     A great example passed the Kornerman's desk this week. Its the most unique class reunion invitation, perhaps,.....ever.

     The main pranksters are co-chairs of the reunion, Tony Riker and Andy Anderson, with a nod also to Fred Groat and others who developed fading ink in H.L Cunningham's physics class.

     Their reunion invitation begins with....RECALL #196250036 - URGENT NOTICE - ACTION REQUIRED. BHS CLASS OF 1962 DIPLOMAS NO LONGER VALID.

     Its explained that the diploma signatures of Principal G.B. Moore have faded and are no longer legible, thus, not valid.

     Because of this dire situation, classmates are being REQUIRED to return to Boone on August 17-19, 2022, to receive replacement diplomas. Classmates will be permitted to bring a guest to vouch for their character and trustworthiness. BUT, those classmates failing to return, shall be considered truant and must report to Mr Lovin or Mr. Abbott for disciplinary action.

     On Thursday, August 18, 2022, starting at 5 p.m., there will be a gathering at the Cedar Pointe Golf Course clubhouse and other events, for August 17 and 19, will be announced at a later time.

     One last note.......DON'T FORGET TO BRING YOUR DIPLOMA.

K-----K

     Lots of tornado news and resulting death and widespread damage this past week, especially in Kentucky.

     Reminds me of at least two tornado's in Boone County.......the first occurred May 23, 1918 and there were eight residents killed and 50 more injured. Then, in 1976, the town of Jordan was pretty well wiped out by a tornado.

     The Kornerman hadn't heard from former resident, Kriss Phillips, the Dean at DMACC during some of his time here, but there it was, in the mail.......several odds and ends he's collected that Kriss thought might be of interest.....back here. One of the items was an old newspaper clipping of that 1918 Boone tornado.

     There were some 1926-28 Boone pictures, a 1982 newspaper clipping about high school wrestling and a complete Iowa high school basketball State Tournament program from 1948.......a year that the Toreadors earned a berth in state play at Iowa City.

     Scanning that program what I found interesting was the listed TOTAL high school enrollment of the 16 teams involved. No separate classes in those days.....all teams were tossed together regardless of size.

    I won't bore you with all the team's enrollment figures but here are some you might find interesting........Boone; 689, Ames 642 (yes, for many of those years, the 40's into the 50's, Boone High School did have more students than AHS), Carroll 340, Ankeny 115 (its true). Davenport had 1,992 and won the championship while Conesville was the smallest entrant with 31 students.

   I don't know whether those figures really are the ENTIRE school enrollment, just the top three grades or some other variation. Anyway, those figures give you a sense of how communities have changed through  the years.

   P.S. As far as I know, Kriss still has a home in Granby, CO but he, apparently, spends most of his time right at the southern border's edge......at Rio Rico, AZ. Wikipedia says its main asset is very affordable housing. There's lots of scenery and wildlife, summers are hot and winters cold and dry with temperatures typically 36-96 degrees.....rarely below 27 or above 102.

K-----K

   That huge demolition project in the middle of town appears complete.Surrounding fence has been torn down, leading to access to surrounding parking spots and sidewalks.

   The area seems much bigger now and looks about as good as such an area can look.

   The future of that area is what remains to conjecture now.

K-----K

    BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS

    Thomas Devitt, 80, Boone

     Roger Dean Peterson, 84, Madrid. Grew up east of Luther. Luther HS-55. John Deere for 47 years. Retired in 2003. Was a big fan of old cars. Survivors include his wife, Jan, a son, Roger Jr. of Madrid and three daughters, including Deborah Hurley of Boone.            

     Dr. William (Bill) Jordan, 59, Franklin, IA. Born in Boone. His parents were Richard T. Jordan and Helen Kathleen Jordan. UCHS. ISU Veterinary graduate. He worked for Shannon Vet Clinic in Donnellson, IA. Married Rhonda Breittenstein in 1992. Survivors include his wife, a son, a daughter, a sister and two brothers, including John Jordan of Boone.

    Paul Friedel, 92, Ankeny. Air Force vet. Farmed with his dad until becoming a Boone County Deputy. In the 60's, was a Madrid policeman. Then, worked at Firestone for 30 years. Survivors include two sons, two daughters, two step-sons and two step-daughters.

    Clark (Shane) Harper III, 61, Boone. BHS-78. Community college followed by ISU engineering. Worked for Reiko Manufacturing. His parents are Clark Jr. of Creston and Jean Harper of Boone. Other survivors are three sons, including Conner of Boone, a daughter, a sister, Mysty Stumbo, of Boone and a brother.

    Logan Ray Buckley, 28, Waterloo. Born in Boone to Brad and Sue Ray Buckley.

    Ernest (Ernie) Foster, 84, Ankeny. Born in rural Madrid. Taught at Ankeny for 29 years. Survivors include a nephew, Greg Foster, of Madrid.

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