SHORT STUFF
(1) In an earlier edition, Loren Frazier, BHS-58, had mentioned his memory of a junk yard in the Quinn's area. He thought the name might be Lovejoy. That prompted a reply from a Mr. Irvine. I believe his name was Garrison Irvine, BHS-55, who claimed, "I think that was Sundberg's near Quinn's. Then there was Lovejoy's on East Mamie Eisenhower." The only thing the Kornerman can add is, "A look in my crystal ball provides the name Sammy Lovejoy, BHS-48, who, somehow, I connect with the Toreador band.?" Maybe nothing to do with the junk yard talk.
(2) Jeff Gard was a very popular elementary teacher for several years in Boone AND my parents, up on 17th Street, were his landlords for a long time. Jeff, very kindly, sent me a picture this week of my folks standing in front of their home with a huge sign congratulating them on their 55th wedding anniversary. That would have been in 1986. He, of course, mentioned that he always enjoyed his visits with them. After retirement, Jeff went "home" to Cedar Rapids. He said his 70th birthday is coming up in August. But, let's not wait until August. Wouldn't it be great.....and he'd be so appreciative.......... if some of his former students/parents or friends would contact him now......1100 Belmont Parkway N.W. Cedar Rapids, IA 52405? P.S. He didn't ask for this consideration, of course. It's simply a thought I, the Kornerman, had. Let's flood him with correspondence to let him know we haven't forgotten his time and service here.
(3) Well, we/they did it again. The group that meets annually at Drake Relays time met in Boone Thursday morning. About a two hour session of "catching up/reminiscing and, oh yes, probably some B.S." Steve Shaler and Tim Croxen, BHS-59, came down from Minnesota and Barry Wills, BHS-58, came up from Madrid and we had quite a session. That group has been meeting at this time for Relays attendance for many years. Sometimes there wives join them. Larry McAnally, BHS-59, was an original member of the group. Larry passed away in 1993 but is forever remembered at our meeting. Sounds like the group is planning a return to Boone May 10 at 11:00 A.M., at Cedar Pointe, for the Celebration of Life for Doug McLeod, another good friend of the group.
P.S. Then too, remember the graveside service for James Henry (Jim) Kennedy Jr. at Oakwood Cemetery in Moingona at 11 a.m. on May 14.
(4) Another NFL draft has been started and a Northern Iowa star, Trevor Penning, was the first Panther to ever be selected in the first round. Many former Panther players have been selected in the draft in various rounds and many were mentioned in a recent Cedar Rapids Gazette story by Mike Hlas that included some of those names. HOWEVER, the Kornerman's ire immediately prevailed because former Toreador Chad Rinehart, BHS-2003, was not mentioned. The result was an email I sent to Hlas complaining about the exclusion. I did get an answer...."well, I couldn't include all of them." Kurt Warner was never drafted and Bryce Paup, who, eventually, became a real NFL super star, went in the sixth round. They were mentioned. Chad was a third round pick, the 96th player drafted in 2008. Many former Panther players were drafted AFTER the third round and mentioned in the story. Chad played for four different NFL teams over six years and then made a smart decision. He got out while still healthier than many pro/ex-pro players. These days, Chad is Activities Director Assistant and Strength and conditioning coach at Waverly-Shell Rock High School. His parents, Gayle and Marty Rinehart, reside in Boone.
(5) Here's a wild one. Andy Anderson, BHS-62, said his son asked him if he knew anything about a sign in Boone with a cow on top of it? Andy replied, "I don't know where he got that idea. Maybe one of your viewers knows." That prompted Andy to think about signs in Boone and he remembered the Wester Furniture sign, "A little out of the way but less to pay." He thought that was kind of a neat motto.
(6) Finally, a good idea from John Kueck, BHS-61. He wrote, "several years ago Sue and I decided we should call and talk to our kids more often. That motivated me to begin communicating with them via email. Now, for over 10 years and thousands of daily emails, I have published what I call Dad's Daily Diary which covers our previous day's activities, our plans, worthy news items and other items of interest. I try to include photos as well. On Thursday, I do a "throwback Thursday" to cover past events and photos of the family. If I'm late, someone usually follows up to see if we're O.K.. Needless to day, they enjoy my daily communique."
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BOONE CONNECTED/AREA DEATHS
Morgan William Sterner, 85, Ogden/Westhaven. Born in Boone. Marine vet. Was a truck driver. Married Eunice Wolf Buzzell in 1980. The couple resided in Ogden until moving to Westhaven in 2021. Survivors include a daughter, step-daughter and step-son, Brian Buzzell of Ogden. Boone survivors include a half-brother, Richard Bennett, and two half-sisters, Joanie Coleman and Jeanne Wimer. Another brother, four half-sisters, two step-sisters and a step-brother also survive. Services in Ogden and Moingona.
Helen E. Jacobson, 81, Ridgeport. Services in Boone/Ridgeport. Born in Des Moines. St. Joseph's Academy. Married Marvin Jacobson in 1973. Survivors include a daughter, Ramona (Mona) Kay Moore of Boone, a son and eight siblings. Services in Boone.
Wilhelmina "Willie" Ruth Moser Smalley, 80, Rural Boone. Born in Kentucky. HS in Kentucky. Became an R.N. in Kentucky in 1963. Married LaVerne Smalley in 1965 at Fort Knox, KY, where LaVerne was stationed. Moved to Boone in 1966. Willie nursed in the Boone area for 35 years. Also helped LaVerne on the family farm. Was active in numerous church ministries. Survivors include her husband, LaVerne, two sons, including Jeff Smalley of rural Boone and two sisters. Services in Ames.
Phyliss Lois Lass, 86, Greenwood Village, CO. Grew up in Union County Iowa. Arispe HS. Worked for Standard Oil in Des Moines. Married Eugene Lass in 1959 and they farmed near Ogden. Active church member and of the Red Hat Society. Master bread maker and an avid walker. Survivors include her husband, Eugene, two sons and a daughter and two siblings. Service in Highlands Ranch, CO and a celebration of life in Ogden June 4.
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