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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