CALENDAR EVENT

   For your calendar.....Linda McLeod from Arizona would like to let all of her husband Doug's relatives and friends know that there will be a memorial luncheon on Thursday, May 10, at 11 a.m. at Cedar Pointe Golf Course. Doug, BHS-58, passed away recently in Arizona.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Arlyce L. State Rout, 84, Boone. Clarion HS-56. Married William Z. Rout Jr. in 1956. The couple moved to Boone. She was a telephone operator until the couple moved back to the Hancock County area. In 2010, Arlyce moved back to Boone where she became a mentor and was pen pals with Boone area school children. William passed away in 2013. She was a member of Augustana Lutheran Church in Boone. Survivors include three sons. Services in Dows, Iowa.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Barbara (Barb) Wilhelm Broderick, 79, Clive. Born in Boone. BHS-60. Was a nurse. Married Tom Broderick in 1964. Survivors include her husband, Tom, and four sisters, Margaret, Jody, Bonnie and Kathy. Two sisters, Karen and Patricia, preceeded her in death. Services in Waukee.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Sheri Lynn McGinnis, 73, Ames. Formerly of Boone. Husband, Kevin, and a sister are survivors.

BOONE AREA DEATH

   Kenneth Pies, 94, Madrid. Two daughters survive including Denise Hiveley of Madrid. Services in Madrid.

BOONE CONNECTED AND AREA DEATHS

   Myron L. Haugland, 87, Humboldt. Renwick HS-52. Army vet. Former Boone resident. Grocery buyer for Fareway for 49 years prior to retirement in 2004. Survivors include his wife, Margaret, and four sons, David, BHS-80; Dennis, BHS-82; Doug, BHS-83 and Dwight, BHS-84. Five step-children also survive. Services in Humboldt. 

   Further details on a death announced earlier this month.

   Donald Lawrence Shaw, 96, Boone. Passed away in Arkansas. Born in Boone. BHS-43. Married Virginia Sharon Sandelius Herron in 1946. U.S. Army Air Corps Aviation Cadet Training Program vet. Upon discharge, returned to Boone. Earned a Chemical Engineering degree from the State University of Iowa in 1950 and he began a 40-year career in the oil industry as a petroleum chemist. Worked in several locations including numerous overseas ventures before moving back to Boone in retirement in 1998. Was an avid outdoorsman and Iowa Hawkeye fan with many other interests as well. Survivors include three daughters. A Celebration of Life will be held in July in Boone.

   Duane Lee Anderson, 73, Rural Madrid. Born in Huxley. Army vet. An over-the-road truck driver. Enjoyed spending time at the VFW in Madrid.

   Ronald LeRoy Lehman, 77, Jefferson. Was a farmer in the Dana area and a National Guardsman. Enjoyed meeting with friends in Boxholm.

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BOONE AREA DEATHS

   Duane Lee Anderson, 73, rural Madrid. Born in Huxley. Army vet. Over-the-road truck driver. Enjoyed time spent at the VFW in Madrid.

   Ronald Leroy Lehman, 77, Jefferson. Resided in Dana. Farmer and National Guardsman. Enjoyed coffee time with friends in Boxholm.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Myron Haugland, 87, Humboldt. Former Boone resident. Former Fareway employee.

A BOONE LIFE IN THE MID-1900's

   I've almost decided.

   Maybe it is true that I, the Kornerman, "undersell" this very small blip of a very large world. Maybe I really don't give the Korner the credit it deserves. It seems about the time I ponder "why?"  something will happen that will amaze me about this twice-a-week offering that we throw out there for public consumption.

   This time the catalyst for moving forward was correspondence with Boone native, Nancy Jean Westfall Gurrola, BHS-60. Somehow the internet directed her to the Korner. She reached out and I, in turn, discovered a nice story with lots of good Boone memories. You know that I, the Kornerman, loves that type of scenario AND the opportunity to "pass those memories on."

   Nancy's had an interesting life. The daughter of Dr. R.W. (Bill) Westfall, the family moved to Boone in 1945 when Bill began his medical practice with his dad, Dr. Ralph P. Westfall. The family first lived on Tama Street before moving to 227 Story Street.

   Attending Page elementary, she remembers teachers Miss Moore, Dorothy Loomis and Wilma Johnson and still remains in contact with classmates, Joan Harvey Nelson, Ann Senholz Amey, Charlotte Ashbaugh Battey, Susanne Frohardt Dodder, Cynthia Case Tracy, Jim Veale and Steve Miller.

  In fifth grade, the class was treated to a World Series game on television. "Yankee fans sat on one side and Dodger fans on the other. I was the only one on the Yankee side and they won the series, 4-3." She hated tumbling class probably because, "I thought it was undignified and I wasn't good at it." She did enjoy books and worked at the children's section of the Ericson Pubic Library after school until entering junior high.

   Yes, she was one of Betty Mae Harris dancers. "Not for long though....I wasn't very good at that either." She took eight years of piano lessons from Mrs Gunn, was a Girl Scout and Brownie.

   Several "wonderful " summers were spent at the Y-Camp....but her favorite was the Double A Bar S ranch in Ogden, owned by Agnes and Art Skone. Her favorite horse was "snicker." She had lots of jobs....as a junior camp counselor leading trail rides, at Barstad's Bakery, Hamilton Hardware, being a waitress at Arnold's Park in Okoboji and selling clothes at a dress shop in Clear Lake.

  At BHS she was an officer of Quill and Scroll and enjoyed the French and Dolphin Clubs. A Goeppinger Award recipient, she was the Editor-in-Chief of the Bumble Bee and was thankful for all the wonderful teachers she had including....Arvid Stock, Miss Linderblood and H.L. Cunningham. "I took driver's ed but really learned to drive and "double clutch" in Alan "Shep" Roeder's Model A Ford," she said.

  Nancy still keeps contact with 1960 BHS classmates....Dixie Enslow Francis, Barb Fetzer Bryant, Jean Goeppinger, LuAnn Hauge Miller, Sandy Keech Madden, Lynne Hohanshelt Miller, Lynda Berglund Calonkey, Birger Nelson, Donna Pesek, Joe Russell, Ken Shafer and Janet Smith Maynard.

  Lots of names and events there from her Boone days for Korner viewers to recall.

   But, that's just part of the story. After graduating from ISU, a trip to Mexico followed and as Nancy said, "my life in Mexico has been exciting....living in a developing nation and one of the largest cities in the world is challenging but also stiumulating and rewarding"

   So, sometime soon, the Kornerman will dig into that phase of her life's journey.

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   BOONE AREA DEATHS

   None to report.

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THANK YOU IMCA

   Its an annual event here.....during Labor Day week.......the Super National Races.

   National championships are determined in several categories, including modifieds, late model, stock car, hobby stock, sport mod etc.

   For over 20 years, the Boone community has been hosting this premier event with the blessing of the sponsoring organization, the International Motor Contest Association, who could, conceiveably, in an instant, move it to any other anxious venue.

   IMCA has held firm though......apparently well satisfied with the amenities and hospitality they receive here in Boone, Iowa.

   Still, there are local detractors, actual number unknown, who claim, "its too loud" or "there's too many people" or "they clog the businesses" or "they race too late at night" or etc.

   Interestingly, no less than the United States Motorsports Association, with help from a pair of PhD Professors of Economics, have conducted an independent survey measuring the economic impact of the event here.

   Following are some of the facts determined by that survey. (1) its overall economic impact annually is over $60 million. (2) Over 600 local jobs are attributable to the event. (3) There is a $16,786,757 increase in direct and indirect local area earnings. (4) Over 900 race teams, with representatives of 23 different states, come to Boone. (5) Some 63% of the visitors went on to tour various other destinations in Iowa during their time here. (6) In its one week, the IMCA Super Nationals provides equivalent economic value to an entire season of Iowa State Football.

   It doesn't take an old journalist much more than the survey's results to determine this is something good for the community I love. In sports lingo, quite often participants are asked to, perhaps, do something they don't particularly favor but will accept for the "good of all." 

  In this case, perhaps some of those Super National detractors should consider, "taking one for the team" for this one week a year.

  The actual dates for the 2022 event, which is the 40th annual event overall, is September 5-10.

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   BOONE CONNECTED OR AREA DEATHS

   

   Janice Westrum Young, 91, Mesa, AZ/Stratford. Born in Stratford. SHS-48. Married Gordon Appenzeller in 1949 and they, later, divorced. Married Ben (Mac) Young Jr. in 1973 and that brought together six of Janice's children and three of Ben's children. Jan worked in the admissions office of DMACC in Ankeny, at Northeastern Jr. College in Sterling, CO and at Arizona State University in Tempe. Survivors include the children and two brothers. Services in Stratford.

   Michael Duane Sorenson, 73, Ogden. Born in Manning. BHS-66 and earned an Associates degree from Boone Junior College in 1968. Married Peggy Anderson in 1973 in Boone and she passed away in 1987. Married Connie Anderson in 1992. Was a meat cutter at Oscar Mayer in Perry for 20 years and worked at Hach Chemical in Ames for 26 years. Retired in 2012. Survivors include his wife, Connie, two sons, including Chad Sorenson of Boone, two step-sons, including Chad Claire of Ogden and a sister, Patty McLaughlin of Ames. Services in Ogden.

   Lorraine Long McVicker, 90, Boone/Westhaven. Born in Webster City. Stanhope HS-49. Married Marvin (Jim) McVicker in 1950 in Stanhope. The couple moved to Boone. Worked at Citizen's National Bank until 1981, then was a bookkeeper for Brody Trucking until it closed and worked at the HyVee Bakery until retirement in 2009. Survivors include two boys and two girls, including Julie Herrstrom of Luther. A sister, brother and sister-in-law also survive. Services in Boone.

   Dean Shiflet, 101, Perry. A survivor is his daughter, Deanna Garwood, of Ogden.

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BOONE AREA DEATH

   Janice Westrum Young, 91, Mesa, AZ/Stratford. Born in Stratford. SHS-48. Married Gordon Appenzeller in 1949 and they divorced. Married Ben (Mac) Young Jr. in 1973. Services in Stratford.

BOONE AREA CONNECTED DEATH

   Dean Shiflet, 101, Perry. Survivors include a daughter, Deanna Garwood, of Ogden.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS

   Lorraine Long McVicker, 90, Boone/Westhaven. Stanhope HS-49. Married Marvin (Jim) McVicker in 1950 and the couple moved to Boone. Four adult children survive including Julie Herrstrom of Luther. Services in Boone.

   Mike Sorenson, 73, Ogden. BHS-66. Earned Associated Degree from Boone Junior College, 1968. Married Peggy Anderson in Boone in 1973 and she passed away in 1987. In 1992, he married Connie Anderson. Was a meat cutter at Oscar Mayer in Perry for 20 years and then worked at Hach Chemical in Ames for 26 years. Retired in 2012. Survivors include his wife, Connie, of Ogden, two sons, including Chad Sorensen of Boone, two step-sons, including Chad Claire of Ogden and a sister.

BOONE'S PETE....He can't stay still

    Don't we all wish we had the ambition of Boone's Pete Kostelnick? Pete, BHS-2005, is 34 now and, perhaps, he's thinking time is running short for marathon-type runners who seek high-end goals rather than those who simply seek daily exercise.

   You think you've got a lot on your plate? Pete's looking toward two more mind-boggling challenges that he simply can't ignore. And don't think for a minute, he may not conquer them.

   After all, here's a guy who says, "in 2016, they said I was too young and inexperienced to break the fastest run across America and, 42 days later, I was handed a golden baton on the steps of New York City Hall. In 2018, they said I was nuts for trying to run from Kenai, Alaska to Key West, Florida in under 100 days but I poured champagne on my head on day 98 at the southernmost point of the U.S."

   "So, what will they say now?"

  Here's his latest plan. On July 25, he'll set out on a solo adventure in Alaska to run 50 miles each day for 50 straight days covering each state of the USA. But that's not all. The followup plan is to go to Australia to attempt to be the first human to ever average 80 miles running per day for 30 days, running from Perth to Sydney. He commented, "in setting this bar for myself, it will probably be the most difficult and challenging one I'll ever attempt."

  That July challenge begins in Alaska and ends in Hawaii after criss-crossing the U.S. and hitting the 48 other states along the way. His itinerary shows HE'LL BE HITTING HIS HOMETOWN, BOONE, IOWA, ON SEPTEMBER 1ST prior to the conclusion of the event September 12.

  Surprisingly, this guy, another Boone, "treasure," states, "the high intensity and mega long runs are always the easiest I've found."

  He added, "it's weeks like this, with a million things on my mind and a billion things to do that makes it hard to get out of bed. Sometimes, I have to trick myself into thinking I'm just going to go outside and see what happens. Sometimes, those runs turn into some of my best training runs."

  His parents are Charles and Clare, proud parents and proud Boone citizens.

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  Straight to the point: (1) Regarding the recent mention of the Hamilton family, a reader informs that Dick Hamilton passed away October 12, 2015. So, Steven is the only one of the three brothers still living. (2) Several birthday greetings received. One from Steve Hilts, BHS-62. Hadn't heard from Steve for awhile. He wrote, "so often, I think fondly of Boone and the sounds and smells of spring. Your stories hold me true to my birthplace and growing up with so many friends and experiences. Your dedication to keep us all informed has truly been a blessing to all of us. Stay well my friend." Editors note: You all know or should know that it takes many "Steve's" and their communication with the Korner to keep this train on track. (3) Richard Longworth's analysis of the Ukraine situation brought this response from Vern Modeland, BHS-50. "well done. Worth every word and I hope it was or will be read by every Korner follower. I know what you'd like to have for length, but there are times when it takes more than the present generation's fleeting few seconds of attention to say what should be said and have the opportunity to do so." Editor's note: Vern's referring to the fact that Richard's offering was much more detailed than what we showed but we felt we had to simply pinpoint some of his main impressions."

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  BOONE CONNECTED AND AREA DEATHS

  Donald (Don) Shaw, 96, Boone. BHS-43.

  Nina Michelle Pratt, 52, Boone. Born in Carroll. High school in Kansas. At age 3, lost her sight due to a cancerous tumor. After high school, majored in French at ISU. Also attended a college in Missoula, MT. For the past 20 years, has lived independently in the Minneapolis/St Paul area. Was active in Girl Scouts, a music lover who played the violin and harp and enjoyed traveling, including trips abroad. Was an active volunteer for a number of programs, especially those that benefitted individuals who had lost their sight. In 2021, she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and after a hospice stay, moved to Boone to live with her parents, Dan and Angela Pratt. Survivors include her parents and a brother, Sean. Services in Boone and Manilla, IA.

   Mildred Jones Thorn Steinick, 94, Boone. Grew up in Rutland and graduated from high school at 16. Spent a year in college at Cedar Falls before attending Boone Community College, earning her teaching certificate there. However, she had to reach her 18th birthday before she was eligible to start her teaching career at a one-room school. Married Willard (Jack) Jones. When he passed away in 1953, Mildred taught in Ogden until 1968. She lived in Colorado for a time, then Norwalk where she did some teaching again and, finally, Ogden where she was a substitute teacher. She was also known as a seamstress and gardener. Survivors include four adult children, three sisters and a brother-in-law. Services in Boone and Humboldt.

   Patricia Ruth Erickson, 95, Boone/Westhaven. A Minnesota native. Survived by four adult children, including Linda Gomez of Ogden. Services in Arizona.

   Jerry Snider, 79, Gilbert. Born in Madrid. MHS-61. Married Janice Carlson. Worked at Firestone for nine years and then in law enforcement for 30 years at Slater, Madrid and Ames. Survivors include his wife, two sons and two sisters. A celebration of life will be held in Gilbert.

   Jack Allen Jr., 57, Madrid. Was very faith driven. Dedicated to his family and active in the I.O.O.F..  Married Jodene. Survivors include his wife, his father and his three children. There will be a celebration of life in Des Moines.

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BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS

   Donald (Don) Shaw, 96, Boone. BHS-43.

   Nina Michelle Pratt, 51, Boone. Born in Carroll. High school in Kansas. Lost her sight at the age of three. Majored in French at ISU. Also has attended a university in Missoula, MT. Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2021, she entered hospice then moved to Boone to live with her parents, Dan and Angela Pratt..She lived an unbelievable life of participation in and volunteerism of many very worthy projects. Survivors are her parents and a brother John. Services in Boone.

   Mildred Thorn Jones Steinick, 94, Boone. Grew up in the Rutland area. Attended college in Cedar Falls and in Boone, earning a teaching degree at a very young age. Married Willard (Jack) Jones. When her husband died in 1953, she taught at Ogden until 1968. Then she lived in Colorado, back to Norwalk where she did some teaching and back to Ogden. She was also a talented seamstress. Survivors include four adult children, three sisters and a brother-in-law. Services in Boone and Humboldt.

BOONE AREA DEATH

   Jack Allen Jr., 57, Madrid. Survivors include his wife, Jodene, a son, a daughter, his father, three brothers and a sister. Services in Des Moines.

BOONE AREA DEATHS

   Jerry Snider, 79, Gilbert. Born in Madrid. MHS-61. Married Janice Carlson. Worked at Firestone for nine years and then in law enforcement for 30 years at Slater, Madrid and Ames. Survivors include his wife, two sons and two sisters. A celebration of life will be held in Gilbert.

   Patricia Ruth Erickson, 95, Boone/Westhaven. A Minnesota native. Survived by four adult children, including Linda Gomez of Ogden. Services in Arizona.

THOUGHTS ON UKRAINE

   With the Russian situation dominating a major portion of the news these days (except in Iowa where our ISU and UOI men's and women's basketball teams are performing so well), the Kornerman has turned to his 1953 BHS classmate, Richard Longworth, for his insights on the horrific scene being played out in the Ukraine area. 

   Richard's background and his world experiences are innumerable and solidified by achievement. For 20 years, he was a foreign correspondent for the Chicago Tribune and United Press International. As chief European correspondent, he reported from 80 countries on five continents. He is a recipient of Northwestern University's Alumni Merit Award, was a Nieman Fellow at Harvard, a two-time winner of the Overseas Press Club award and in both 1980 and 2003, a finalist for the famed Pulitzer Prize. He's won every major national award for economic reporting.

   Richard lived in Moscow for four years in the mid 60's and returned there regularly in the 80's and 90's. He was there in 1991 when the Soviet Union was breaking up, was in Kiev to cover Ukraine's independence, covered the fall of the Berlin wall and the 1989 anti-communist revolutions in Eastern Europe, the revolutions that, among other things, put Putin out of his KGB job in East Germany. He said, "I never knew him, but saw the events that shaped or twisted his thinking to this day."

  Yes, both the Kornerman and Richard agree, "but that was a long time ago and he's (Richard's) somewhat "out of touch" with current events". However, "I do recognize some of the themes that echo today,"he said.

EDITOR'S NOTE: As is necessary, this "deep" subject and Richard's analysis requires some lengthy and somewhat technical explanation. The Kornerman will make every effort to pinpoint the areas that are found to be particularly interesting and most pertinent to today's story while also attempting to relate the thoughts as close as possible to Richard's feelings on the subject.

   Richard said the Russians really do look at the Ukrainians as their little brothers and feels that Kiev is the seedbed of Russian civilization, going back 1,000 years. In other words, "there's an emotional and historical tug between the two that is deeper than any link we may have with, say, Mexico or Canada."

   He feels the Russians are obsessed with defense and protection from invasion, especially from the West. This is why they held on to the East European satellites, as a sort of buffer zone against the West. Belarus and Ukraine serve this purpose now. "having a Western-linked Ukraine on their southern border really does give them nightmares. But none of this justifies the terrors that Putin is visiting on Ukraine now."

   Richard explained, "I  think its necessary to understand the other side's thinking. You take all this history and defensiveness, and then plant that in the mind of an old KGB guy who saw his country fall apart, and is now isolated in the Kremlin, obviously getting more paranoic and demented by the day, and who is surrounded by a tiny band of toadies who tell him only what he wants to hear, and you've got a murderous situation."

   Dick is betting that Putin will keep trying to conquer Ukraine and make it a part of the new Russian empire but he'd be surprised if he went further, particularly against any NATO countries. He feels if Putin really wants to conquer Ukraine, "there isn't anything we can do about it, short of starting World War III. All this assumes that while Putin is nuts, he's not suicidal. If he were suicidal, our only hope then is that Putin's toadies don't feel like going up in a nuclear blast and will do what they should have done by now, which is put him in a straitjacket and haul him off to the gulag."

   In conclusion, Richard said, "this is all guesswork on my part, but it comes from breathing the Moscow air all those years ago. Russia is really different from us, in so many ways. All we can do now is try to understand it, so we can make them see the limits of what they're doing."

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   John Kueck, BHS-61, wrote to tell us one of his neighbors in a Minneapolis senior community in Bloomington, MN is Boone native, Stephen Jon Hamilton, BHS-66. John wrote, "when we moved in he sent me a letter introducing himself and, if I recall, he's the son of the Hamilton Hardware owner of year's past. I have not met him eye-to-eye yet."

   The Kornerman says, "yes, Stephen and his brothers, Bob, BHS-57, who passed away in 2001, and Dick, BHS-58, grew up in Boone while their parents owned and operated Hamilton Hardware. Stephen is quite the celebrity, a world renowned organist, who has performed worldwide and at some of the world's most prestigious venues. One review stated, "throughout his distinguished career, critical review has earned him acclaim as a thoroughly engaging and popular personality and has firmly established his reputation as a leading and most sought after virtuoso." The Kornerman adds, "certainly, Stephen Hamilton is another of numerous Boone national "treasures".........local natives who, through their many achievements, have brought tremendous pride to our community through the years ."

   John added, "actually, there is another gentleman from Boone, John Morton, BHS-65, and many ISU grads are here too." 

  The Kornerman says, "and there are even more. I know, personally, many other Boone natives who have, seemingly, made the Minneapolis area..."Boone North."

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   BOONE CONNECTED AND AREA DEATHS

    Bette Jean Wilson, 92, Johnston. Formerly of Boone. Lived in Wyoming, Nebraska, Utah and California. Married Charles (Chuck) Wilson in 1957 and the couple moved to Chuck's hometown of Boone. Worked at Osco Drug and was a well known seamstress. In 1971, the couple opened the Colonial House Restaurant which they operated for 20 years. Bette dedicated 50 years to Eastern Star activities. In 1995, they retired and moved to Bayard, NE. Chuck died in 1996 and in 2004, Bette moved back to Iowa at Waukee. Survivors include two daughters, Tammy Kenworthy of West Des Moines and Dee Erickson of Boone. A grandson and granddaughters also survive. Services in Urbandale with burial at Pleasant Hill cemetery near Boone.

   Stephanie Marie Salama, 34, Boone. Survivors include her husband, Mike, of Boone, her son, Milo, her parents, Joanna and Mark Sims, her brother, Vaughn and his wife, Chloe Sims, of Ogden, and their two daughters. Stephanie requested there be no ceremony.

   Raymond (Ray) Teasdale, 87, Ogden. Born in Madrid. Perry HS. U.S. Air Force Veteran, 1958-75. After retirement, worked as an assistant supervisor of the custodial department at the DOT. Married Sylvia Diane Currier in 1957, till 1978. In 1984, he married Jean Ann Ball. In 1985, he won the Iowa State pipe smoking championship at the Iowa State Fair. Survivors include his wife, Jean, of Ogden, five children, including Rita Brueland, of Boone and four step-children, including Marsha Lincoln of Woodward and Sandra Matthews of Ogden. Services in Ogden.

   Scott Jenison, 38, Ames. AHS-2001. Had a real talent for woodworking and that got started at Wooden Concepts near Boone as a high school student. He lived in Colorado and the Red Wing, MN area, was a truck driver and ultimate outdoorsman. Survivors include his mother, two sisters, a brother, nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

   Donna Rae Satre, 82, Ames/Boone-Westhaven. Services in Ames.

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   KORNERMAN'S COMMENTS: Bette Wilson's passing triggers so many wonderful memories of the Colonial House restaurant she and husband, Chuck, operated for 20 years in the 70's and 80's, at the southwest corner of Ninth and Keeler. Prior to that, of course, they worked at the Bon Appetite on Story Street. Bette was such a talented and creative person. As a seamstress, she created many dresses, formals, wedding gowns and in one year, 96 dance recital costumes. At the Colonial House, her pies and pecan cinnamon rolls were a "must do" for the restaurant's customers. The Wilson's were also well known for their catered parties and events. She was another of those special Boone "treasures."

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BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Scott Jenison, 38, Ames. AHS-2001. Was a talented woodworker which began during his high school days at Wooden Concepts near Boone. Lived in Colorado and then the Red Wing, MN area. Was a truck driver and the ultimate outdoorsman. 

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Stephanie Marie Salama, 34, Boone. Survivors include her husband, Mike, her son, Milo, her parents, Joanna and Mark Sims and a brother, Vaughn of Ogden. No services will be held.

BOONE AREA DEATH

   Raymond (Ray) Teasdale, 87, Ogden. Services in Ogden.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Donna Rae Satre, 82, Boone/Westhaven. Formerly of Ames. Services in Ames.

NOT MUCH MAIL

   Marlin Clemons, BHS-75, wrote, "great random thought about Jimmy Dunegan in your recent blog. That kind of stuff is very interesting. I was hoping more people would have a recollection of that time. Keep up the good work."

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   BOONE CONNECTED OR AREA DEATHS 

   Fred W. Miller, 98, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-42. Served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Married Arla Jean Carlson in 1947. Earned a pharmacy degree from Drake in 1953. Started working with his father, Bert, and brother, Frank, in Miller's Rexall Drug Store, southwest corner of Eighth and Story. In 1970, he and Frank moved to Miller's Drive-up Pharmacy on Marshall Street. He worked there until retirement but, in retirement, continued part-time work at pharmacies in Dayton, Jewell, Stratford and Medical Associates in Boone. He totaled 61 years of service as a Registered Pharmacist. Survivors include three daughters, Cheri of Ogden, Diane of Des Moines and Kitty of Texas. A graveside service will be held at Linwood Park Cemetery at a later date.

   Lester Cowden, 83, Madrid. A mechanic prior to working at Ditch Witch in Slater. Survivors include a son, a sister and two granddaughters, Lyzz and Ashley Cowden, of Ogden. Services in Madrid.

   Roberta Ann Reutter Claussen, 79, Ames. Formerly of Boxholm. Born in Ogden. Grand Community HS-60. In her early years,worked at the Greene County Hospital and for a dentist in Jefferson. Married Roy Claussen in 1960. Worked at the Boone County Hospital five years and the ASCS office (now FSA) for 27 years prior to retirement in 1996. Survivors include her husband, Roy, two daughters, four sisters and four brothers. Services in Boxholm. 

  Phyliss Catherine Erickson, 84, Madrid. Survivors include two sons, two daughters and a brother. Services in Des Moines.

  Nicky (Nick) Dean Eytcheson, 71, Des Moines. Born in Boone. His parents were Oney Eytcheson and Shirley Mondt. Lincoln HS-69. Many years of military service, National Guard and U.S. Air Force. Survivors include his wife, two sons, a daughter and a brother. Services were held in California.

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BOONE AREA DEATHS

   Phyliss Catherine Erickson, 84, Madrid. Survivors include two sons, two daughters and a brother. Services in Des Moines.

   Nicky (Nick) Dean Eytcheson, 71, Des Moines. Born in Boone. His parents were Oney Eytcheson and Shirley Mondt. Lincoln HS-69. Many years of military service, National Guard and Air Force. Survivors include his wife, two sons, a daughter and a brother. Services were held in California.

BOONE AREA DEATH

   Roberta Ann Reutter Clausen, 79, Ames. Formerly of Boxholm. Born in Ogden. Grand Community HS-60. In her early years, worked at the Greene County Hospital and for a Jefferson dentist. Married Roy Clausen in 1960. Worked at the Boone County Hospital five years and the ASCS office, now FSA, for 27 years prior to retirement in 1996. Survivors include her husband, Roy, two daughters, four sisters and four brothers. Services in Boxholm.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Fred Miller, Boone. Fred and his brother, Frank, succeeded grandfather Bert Miller as the owners/operators of the Miller Rexall Drug Store, southwest corner of Eighth and Story, for many years. Survivors include three daughters, Cheri of Ogden, Diane of Des Moines and Kitty of Texas.

ADDING TO A MEMORY

   Remember my memory maker from the last edition? It was about a Little Leaguer who hit one of the longest home runs I can ever remember seeing a Little Leaguer hit. It was in a tournament at Jimmy Archer Field, 10th and Tama. I thought I remembered the slugger as being a Jimmy Dunegan from a Burlington team and his homer cleared 11th street and landed on someone's yard, north, across that street.

   My Ohio correspondent thought my memory was correct but added some other information about that incident.

   He wrote, "I remember so much about Jimmy Archer Field. The first year for LL in Boone was 1955 and we played at McHose Park, which had a snow fence for the outfield wall. The next year, Jimmy Archer Field was built and the dedication featured a visit by Lillian Archer, the Boone native who was Jimmy's wife. It was a great day for this 10-year old. There was a parade up Story Street to the new field. All the players were in uniform and marched behind convertibles occupied by the managers of the teams. The Rev. Darrell Stabenow managed the West Boone Dodgers, Jack Bass the K.C. Giants, Jack Mustapha Sr. the Elks Cardinals and I believe Chuck Hendricks had the Lions Club Cubs. I don't know if the Braves were there or were formed a year later but Johnny Morton was their manager. Little League in Boone was a big deal. As I recall, you were behind the mike broadcasting some of the games."

   EDITOR'S NOTE: Ah yes, the LL "Game of the Week" which we aired on KWBG. Here's the rest of this story. The mentioned Jimmy Dunegan went on to play professional baseball. From 1967-72, he was a Chicago Cubs minor leaguer who played the outfield and first base. In his six minor seasons he hit .246 with 37 home runs and 152 runs batted in. But there's more. In 1970, albeit for a short time, he became a big leaguer. He was called up to the major league Cubs as a pitcher and pinch runner. In seven games, he pitched 13.1 innings with a 4.73 ERA and a record of 0-2. That was it but he did live his dream........a big home run in Boone Iowa as a Little Leaguer followed up by an outstanding high school career and seven seasons of professional baseball including seven games with the major league Cubs.

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   BOONE OR AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

   Leonard (Junior) Madden Jr., 92, Boone. Born in Boone. Was a Fareway truck driver for over 30 years. Also helped some area farmers and baled hay. Raised horses and loved camping. Survivors include his wife, Sandy, of Boone, a daughter and son-in-law and numerous other relatives. Services in Boone.

   Elizabeth Catherine (Beth) Fangman Maulik, 82, St. Paul, MN. Born in Boone. BSH-58. Her dad, Sy Fangman, is remembered for his work managing the Rialto Theatre. Beth was a junior high Language Arts teacher and Reading Specialist in Iowa and later, became the Director of Reading in the North St. Paul/Maplewood school districts. In 1983, she founded and published "Schoolhouse Magazine" in Minnesota and Chicago. Survivors include her husband, Roger Maulik, two sons and a daughter. She earned a BA in English Education from the State University of Iowa and an MA degree from Clark College. She worked on her PhD in Education until the family moved to New York due to her husband's 3M job transfer. The family lived in Rye, NY and with no teaching availabilities there, she became a travel agent. When the family returned to Minnesota she started and published her magazine, a resource for families who were relocating. Services will be in St. Paul in early April. 

   Marjorie Mae Cummings Gilbrech, 92, Ogden. A native of Minnesota, she had lived in Ogden for 50 years. Survivors include a son, two daughters and a brother. Services in Ogden.

   Hazel Arlene Martin Peterson, 85, Ogden. Born in Boone. BHS-56. Was a CNA and Resident Treatment Worker at Woodward State Resource Center. Survivors include a son, a daughter, a sister, Alice Whittlesey, of Boone and a brother, Bill Martin, of rural Boone. Services in Ogden.

   Robert Lindberg Bates, 94, Des Moines. After retiring from the railroad, he owned and operated a nursing home in Boone.

   Donald Rex Beavers, 94, Collins. Lived his life in Collins. Air Force vet. Married Phyliss Airhart. A farmer, he also operated a bowling lanes and was a jailer until his retirement in 1989. Services and burial at a later date in Linwood Park Cemetery in Boone.

   Mary Katherine Redeen Catron, 83, Granger. She was predeceased by her aunt Lillian and uncle Bert Holst of Boone and their daughters, Elaine and Phyliss.

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BOONE AREA DEATH

 Marjorie Mae Cummings Gilbrech, 92, Ogden. A Minnesota native who has lived in Ogden for 50 years. Survivors include two daughters, a son and a brother. Services will be in Ogden.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

  Leonard (Junior) Madden Jr., 92, Boone. Born in Boone. Drove truck for Fareway for 30 years, helped farmers and baled hay. Survivors include his wife, Sandy, of Boone, a daughter and a son-in-law. Services in Boone.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS

   Robert Lindberg Bates, 94, Des Moines. After retiring from the railroad, he owned and managed a nursing home in Boone.

   Donald Rex Beavers, 94, Collins. Lived his life in Collins, IA. Air Force vet. Married Phyliss Airhart. A farmer, operated a bowling lanes and was a jailer until retirement in 1989. Services and burial at a later date at Linwood Park Cemetery in Boone.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Mary Katherine Redeen Catron, 82, Newton. She was predeceased by her aunt Lillian and uncle Bertran (Bert) Holst, BHS-1908, of Boone, longtime Boone residents and benefactors.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Elizabeth Beth Fangman, 82, St. Paul, MN. BSH-58. Married Roger Maulik and he survives. Her dad, Sy Fangman, was the long time manager of the Boone Theatre. Services later in March.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Hazel Arlene Martin Peterson, 85, Ogden. Born in Boone. BHS-56. Was a CNA and Resident Treatment Worker at the Woodward State Resource Center. Survivors include a son, a daughter, a sister, Alice Whittlesey, of Boone and a brother, Bill Martin, of rural Boone. Services in Ogden.

WELLNESS CENTER VOTE FAILS

   There is no city operated wellness center in Boone's immediate future. A $10 million bond issue approval was needed for such a facility but was soundly defeated by Boone voters, even though Fareway had promised a $2 million gift toward the construction of such a complex.

   A 60-percent approval was needed and there were 1,025 "no" votes while 881 citizens voted "yes."

   City officials were disappointed by the results but followed through on their promise to let the citizens of Boone make the final decision.

   Its too early for any decision on future plans.

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   Several recent death notices that have appeared in the Korner are a direct result of hearing about them from Korner viewers and, in most cases, they still have not appeared in any local funeral homes web sites or media outlets. So, we are very thankful for the input and are constantly reminded by all of our viewers how much they appreciate this service.

   Tom Hokel, BHS-65, is the latest contributor.....informing us of the passing of his classmate, Kristen Ruth Johnson. Tom emailed the information to us from his residence in Breckenridge, CO and we followed up by calling him for additional information.

   Tom and his wife, Janet, moved to Breckenridge in 1998 and retired a year ago. 

   He was a math major graduate of ISU and spent some time in the United States Air Force. He had worked for Western Airlines and the city of Long Beach, CA for a time but completed his working career with Deloitte Consulting.

   Of great local interest is the fact that when he was in Long Beach, he was working very closely to where the historic steam engine, purchased by the Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad, docked upon its arrival from China. Tom said, "that was in 1989 and I watched it being unloaded and visited with Dean Briley and others from the Boone delegation who were there for the arrival."

   Tom's parents were Orlando and Leila Hokel and the Kornerman remembers the families residence near 13th and Story. He has a sister, Ardonnna, BHS-68.

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   Vern Modeland, BHS-50, and the Kornerman have had quite a relationship during our Korner years. We've always looked forward to his comments.

   The other day, after viewing Wednesday's Korner offering of just recent deaths, he wrote, "nothing happening in Boone other than old people dying? Aw, come on Mo, getting tired of the column? I hope not!"

   Here was my reply, "surely you know by now Vern that I rely heavily on "participation" for Korner content. When things are quiet and I get none of that, the result is what you see now and then....just the death notices. I'm almost 87......I don't chase fire trucks and ambulances like I used too. That type of thing usually produced a story. Neither do I use the phone or personal visits to conduct interviews with people on various subjects. Too lazy these days for that kind of behavior I guess."

   "March 6, 2010 is when this forum (via internet) began.....that's anniversary number 12 coming up tommorrow. Then on March 18 is another personal birthday. I've thought it might be a good time to "pull the curtain" on the Korner and I may even threaten that....BUT honestly, I refuse to make it hard work and I do still enjoy the involvement and, thankfully, have no health issues that are a hindrance so......I don't plan on quitting at this time. You've been a good and loyal supporter......even when cantankerous at times....and I have appreciated our friendship. Stay with me."

   To that, Vern has now replied, "your reply was right on target as to what I guessed it would be. Iowa born, stubborn and all that stuff that Iowan Meredith Wilson said in the Music Man's  opening song in the play and the movie. After I recover from wounds gathered in a fall yesterday,  I will attempt to get back to my walk-a-mile in 20 minutes daily routine. Meantime, keep on being "Iowa Stubborn" as the Music Man wrote."

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   I, the Kornerman, inhaled a memory maker the other day. Yes, you have to be older than old, like me, to remember this. I was driving east along 11th street and to my right, was the old Jimmy Archer Field. Immediately, I remembered a Little League tournament game there and a very long home run. I believe the name was Jimmy (?) Dunegan and I believe he was playing for Burlington. He socked a home run that cleared 11th street and went into the yard of a home on the north side of 11th. Raise your hand if you remember that. HOWEVER, keep in mind that if you do remember.....you are much older than you may think.......or want.

   P.S. I have no idea what year that would have been.

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   BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS

   Max R. Jones, 74, Kelley. His survivor is a son, Casey C. Jones, of Boone.

   Kristen Ruth Hurty Johnson, 74, Plano, TX. Born in Kansas. Her parents were Rev. Robert and Helen Hurty. Due to her father's ministry, the family moved several times, finally coming to Boone. BHS-65, where she was a synchronized swimmer and a member of the Toreador band that marched in the 1963 Rose Bowl parade. At ISU, she majored in education and earned a teaching certificate in 1969. She also met and married Stuart Johnson that year. The couple moved to Minnesota in 1970 and in 1974, she was a substitute teacher in Mounds View. She was also diagnosed, at that time, with Multiple Sclerosis but was mostly unaffected as she remained very active. In 1983, the couple moved to Plano for Stu's job and they lived there 33 years. Kris became a Stephen Minister for many years. When Stu retired, the couple started King of Glory Fellowship church in Richardson, TX. The couple moved to Stu's hometown, Albert City Iowa, but once Stu's fronto-temporal dementia became more pronounced, they moved back to Plano in assisted and memory-care living. Kris lived her last five years in Auberge. Survivors include her daughter, AmyB, and sister Carol Hurty, BHS-63.

  Jean Parker Shevlin, 103, Ames. Born and educated in California and Oregon. Married Navy Ensign William Shevlin in 1942. The couple raised their family and retired in California before relocating to Boone to be near grandchildren. Two daughters survive.

  Freda Lucille Steensland Osting, 96, Ames. Huxley HS-43. Worked at Spurgeon's in Boone. Married Thomas Osting in 1946. He passed in 1975. The couple lived in the Huxley/Kelley area. Four adult children survive. Services in Huxley. 

  Robert Bass Campbell, 89, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Des Moines. DMEast-50. ISU with a major in business. Army Vet. In 1954, attended the University of Washington and earned a major in Business Management. Worked for Boeing. In 1959, married Elizabeth Shellebarger. In 1964, purchased a farm near Dayton, IA. Remained there for 30 years. Active member of the Dayton community. Liz passed in 2010 and Bob spent a few more years in Dayton before moving to Eastern Star. Survivors include a brother, sister-in-law and four adult children. There will be a private family memorial.

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BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Freda Lucille Steensland Osting, 96, Ames. Huxley HS-43. Worked at Spurgeon's in Boone. Married Thomas Osting in 1946. He passed in  1975. The couple lived in the Kelley/Huxley area. Four adult children survive. Services in Huxley.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Jean Parker Shevlin, 103, Ames. Born and educated in California and Oregon. Married Navy Ensign William Shevlin in 1942. The couple  raised a family and retired in California before relocating to Boone to be near grandchildren. Two daughters survive.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

  Max R. Jones, 74, Kelley. A son, Casey C. Jones, of Boone survives.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Kristen Ruth Hurty Johnson, 74, Plano, Tx. Born in Kansas. BHS-65. Her parents were Rev. Robert and Helen Hurty. The family made several moves during Robert's ministry and settled for a time in Boone. Kristen marched with the 1963 BHS Rose Bowl band. Earned a teaching certificate at ISU, graduating in 1969. Married fellow ISU grad, Stuart Johnson, in 1969. The couple moved to Minnesota where she taught and, unfortunately, was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Moved to Plano in 1983 and lived there 33 years. After Stuart retired, the couple moved to his hometown, Albert City, IA, for a time before a return to Plano in assisted and memory-care living. Survivors include a daughter and sister, Carol Hurty, BHS-63. Stuart passed via fronto-temporal dementia. For many years, Kristen was mostly unaffected by her MS.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   LATE NOTICE

   Robert Bass Campbell, 89, Boone/Eastern Star. Passed away Februrary 8, 2022. Born in Des Moines. East HS-50. ISU. University of Washington. Army vet. Married Elizabeth Shellebarger in 1959. In 1964, purchased a farm near Dayton where they lived for 30 years. After the death of his wife, Bob remained in Dayton for a time before moving to Eastern Star. Survivors include a brother, sister-in-law and four adult children. A private family memorial will be held later.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS

   Boone Connected Deaths

 

   Mary Jane Taylor Downey Echternach, 98, Chicago. Born in Boone. BHS-42. Served as a nurse at BHS, 1958-64. Married Dick Downey and the couple moved to Chicago. After Dick passed, married John Echternach, BHS-43, and the couple moved to Sidney, NE.. After John's death, moved back to the Chicago area near her son, Brett Downey, BHS-64, who survives. Services will be held in Boone in late Spring, 2023.

   Karen L. Holmes Ricklefs, 67, Boone. Born in Guthrie Center. Waverly HS-72. Earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Nebraska in 1975 and a Masters Degree from Viterbo University in 2002. Taught elementary at Conrad for two years and Chambers, NE for two years before coming to Boone in 1980. Married Carl Ricklefs in Boone in 1988. In Boone, taught grades 2-6 Special Education students at Lincoln and Franklin schools until her retirement in 2017. A total of 42 years of service to schools. Survivors include her husband, Carl, of Boone, a daughter, a son, her father, two brothers and a sister. Services in Boone.

   Alma Lenore Rodenbusch Howard, 95, Boone. Born in Illinois and graduated from Gregg College with an executive secretarial diploma in 1945. Married Cecil (Ted) Howard in Chicago in 1946. The couple moved to Boone where Ted started his practice as a podiatrist. Was a homemaker, then spent several years working as Ted's assistant in the clinic. She helped found the Boone County Hospital Auxiliary. Survivors include her daughter, Susan Herrick, of Boone and a sister-in-law. A private family service will be held later this year.

   Elizabeth (Liz) Karl Parr, 79, Ankeny. Born in Wisconsin but graduated from high school in Michigan. Family moved to Marshalltown in 1961 and she earned a degree from Marshalltown Community College in 1962. Married Steve Parr in Marshalltown in 1965. In Marshalltown, she worked for Boss Van Lines, Welcome Wagon, sold Avon, was a homemaker, worked for the Marshalltown area catholic schools and in 1989, began work for the Iowa DOT in Ames, retiring in 2004. In 1992, Steve was promoted and the couple moved to Boone where they resided for the next 20 years. She earned a Bachelor's Degree from ISU in 1997 and enrolled in the culinary program at DMACC. Long after retirement, the couple moved to Ankeny. An avid gardener she was also a gifted crafter and good cook, who created cook books. Volunteered for the Boone Goodwill retail store, Iowa Public Television and other community projects. Survivors include her husband, Steve, a son and daughter and five siblings. She desired no formal ceremony.

   Shirley Fae Cox Brock, 90, Ogden. Born in Harper, IA.Knoxville HS-49. Married Donald Brock in 1951. Lived in Des Moines and then managed the Assemblies of God (Sunstream) campgrounds near Ogden. She held several secretarial positions, supported First Assembly of God church programs and supported her husband's role in the Royal Rangers program.Survivors include a daughter, Linda Morgan, of Ogden and a son-in-law. Services in Ogden.

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BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Mary Jane Taylor Downey Echternach, 98, Chicago. Born in Boone. BHS-42. Served as school nurse at BHS 1958-64. Married Dick Downey and the couple moved to the Chicago area. After Dick passed, she married John Echternach and the couple moved to Sidney, NE. After John passed, Mary Jane moved back to the Chicago area where her son, Brett Downey, lives. Services will be in Boone in late Spring 2023.