BOONE NEWS YOU WON'T SEE ANYWHERE ELSE

 PERSONAL OPINION   

    

   Alright, I'm ready to clearly admit it. Yes, I'm an old fogey, unable or unwilling (at this time anyway), to bend to some current or, perhaps, nearly standard new necessities.

    I suppose its that nasty pandemic that is to blame. At least, that seems like a scapegoat for all kinds of this "change." Hopefully, sometime soon, the pandemic will ease enough that my concerns will be allieviated, if not completely destroyed. Let's hope so.

    Anyway, here's the skinny.......it seems many of our older traditions are being "shelved" during this uncertain time. A majority of gatherings seem to be the "take and run type" and, pay online in advance is becoming more and more popular. Sorry, the Kornerman just doesn't like it and is hopeful this is just a temporary situation.

    In the past, the community had a great omelet breakfast a couple times a year, This year, instead, burritos were offered and you ordered in advance and picked them up "on the go." I know I'm not just speaking for myself  when I say....."sure the burritos are fine and the omelets were terrific BUT the main thing missing here was the comraderie we had.....a chance to see and visit, spend some time, with lots of folks we hadn't seen for awhile.

    I see the annual BCHS December soup supper and the Lions turkey dinner in November were on schedule again too BUT pay in advance was the favored request and sitting down with anticipated conversation with  friends and neighbors was, again,  not available. Pick it up and move on.

   I'm sure those are just a couple of many such examples of this one person's frustration.

   Hey, if you've been a Korner viewer, you know that many times I've expressed my admiration and have promoted numerous organizations that provide such things as the early breakfasts and soup suppers. They do a great job and "go with the flow" under the present circumstances. I simply don't like the idea of losing close community "ties" that used to "bring us closer together" but now, in some cases, seem to keep us apart. Damn pandemic.

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   She's done it AGAIN and her home community should be so proud of her accomplishments.

   Sue Beckwith, BHS-76, now Dr. Sue P. Beckwith, has again shown a great passion for "giving back."

   The Kornerman remembers Sue as a great Toreador basketball player and hurdler in track. She went on to the State University of Iowa and played basketball for the Hawkeyes for four years, 1976-80.

   A recent announcement from SUI indicates that Beckwith has given $7 million MORE to endow the Hawkeyes head women's coaching position.

    Because of this endowment, current Iowa women's coach Lisa Bluder and all future head women's basketball coaches at Iowa will hold the title P. Sue Beckwith, MD, Head Women's Basketball Coach.

    Yes, she has now given MORE. With previous gifts, that brings the total to nearly $9 million that Sue has awarded to various Iowa women's athletics including even the rowing program.

     Beckwith commented, "my experiences are one of the reasons I feel so strongly about athletics, the lessons it teaches us. Iowa was such a formative time for me, learning teamwork and time management, overcoming adversity, and gaining self-confidence and self-control."

     Coach Bluder said, "Sue has been a passionate and ardent supporter of all women's sports and has made a difference through her involvement and financial contributions. For me, its truly a great day to be a Hawkeye."

     Sue earned her medical degree in 1984 and practices in Des Moines.

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     Now, for all those who think high school sports are unneccessary and a dreadful waste of time and/or money......please look back at the previous Beckwith segment, particularly the comment that starts, "my experiences." 

    In a simple paragraph, by a very successful person, an important story is told. The fun and games are great but athletics provide much more important growth opportunities.....particularly during the formative high school years.

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    BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS

    Daniel G. Baker, 77, Boone. Formerly of Colorado. Moved to Boone in 2005. Drove for O'Reilly's and other companies. Wife, Deb, of Boone survives.

    Dennis Carl Van Hoff, 63, Boone. Grew up and educated in the Gowrie area. Married Martha Zollars and they were divorced. Was a truck driver. Survivors include a son, LeRoy, of Boone and three sisters.

    Dollie Phillips Allen, 62, Boone. Attended Boone schools. A son, Skylar Allen, is among the survivors.

    Vera R. Bougher, 85, Stratford Care/Boone. Born in Indiana. High School in Florida. Purdue University. Worked in health care all her life including time in Sun City, AZ. Two girls and three boys survive including a son, Nelson Dunbar, of Boone.

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