Iowa State University, especially the Cyclone football program, have said they would never forget Nick Bassett and they haven't.
ISU football coach Matt Campbell has announced the establishment of the Nick Bassett Perserverance Award which will recognize two Cyclone football players annually at the conclusion of spring practice.
Nick, BHS-2011, was a supporter, fan and friend of not only the Cyclone Football program, but the entire ISU community. He had various struggles from age two until he passed away in January at age 29.
Coach Campbell said, "Nick served as an inspiration to all those he met. His continued positive spirit, his attitude toward adversity of all kinds, his ability to perservere through challenges he faced and his continuous support and love for those he cared about provided an illustration all people can learn from. His life and legacy continues to impact Iowa State players, staff, fans and the entire program in tremendous ways."
The two honored players will be selected based on exemplifying the characteristics that Nick is remembered by: positive spirit, perserverence and selflessness.
The first recipients of the Nick Bassett Perserverance Award are Zach Ross of West Des Moines and Tayvonn Kyle of Valdosta, Georgia. Campbell said, "Zach and Tayvonn have exemplified the spirit of this award and are deserving of this honor. They've battled through injuries and other struggles in their careers and overcame them to become leaders in our program. The two will wear a Nick Bassett award decal on the back of their helmets next season.
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Former but very loyal Boone resident, Max Moore, BHS-46, dropped a few lines this week. Much of it is too much personal praise for your editor. As a result, I'll attempt to do a good job of redacting some material. He wrote, "I want to thank you for the many years of the Korner. It has given me something to look forward to Wednesday's and Saturday's. I don't know many of the mentioned people but I do appreciate the connection to the "best little town to grow up in, Boone Toreadorland Iowa. I have many fond memories. I moved to California 67 years ago to get away from the cold, but have never forgotten the Toreadors, Cyclones and Hawkeyes. My connections to Boone are thinning out. I do connect with Bob Anderson, Jerry Manriquez, Vernon Moorman, Lori and Curt Nystrom and Karen Lundien. I miss Bob Fisher and Stan Redeker. Brother Larry, BHS-52, recently had a heart attack during stent surgery. Stay healthy Mo and keep that Korner going."
EDITOR'S NOTE: What a guy. In his ninety's and still very active via the internet and, despite living many miles away, he is still a great booster of his old hometown and home state. My best to both Max and Larry. Also had a nice note this week from old KWBG mate, Mike Pace, who got his first real radio job in Boone and was, actually, a resident here twice before moving on to bigger things such as a long run as the nationwide Powerball television announcer. He claims he remembers me beating him in a game of "horse" at McHose. That's very doubtful.
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Loren Frazier, BHS-58, wrote, "I'm glad Craig Harvey remembered the Russell Iron Works. Do you know if he's related to the late Alf Harvey, who was a Boone policeman and, eventually, the Police Chief in the 60's? I worked as a cop during those years while I was going to Iowa State. I worked the 3-11 and 11-7 shifts and went to school during the day.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Yes, Craig is Alf''s son. Alf was a popular guy.....even though one of his jobs was checking the downtown parking meters. I remember Craig's mom too.....and she was a wonderful lady. When people are especially nice like the Harvey's were, they're always remembered.
Loren also reminded us that the Doug McLeod Celebration of Life is coming up May 10 at 11:00 a.m. at Cedar Pointe with a service at 11:30 a.m. and lunch to follow.
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Barb Buechler Fosdick, BHS-67, wrote a note that includes memories of several former Boone people. She relates an "awesome experience," a boat trip some of her relatives had taken. Barb wrote, "It was Bob and Ann Gifford Singer who took the trip out of their retirement home in Punta Gorda, Florida.. Ann and I are cousins. She was the daughter of Marie and Harold Gifford and my mom and Marie are sisters."
EDITOR'S NOTE: Barb sent pictures too and they were fantastic. Ted Gifford is a son of Marie and Harold and was a first baseman on a Babe Ruth team here I recall. He became an ER Doctor. Ann became a lab tech and married an ER Doctor. I remember Ted and Ann's dad, Harold, as quite a singer when the family lived here.
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BOONE CONNECTED/AREA DEATHS
Nicholas Andrew Melton, 35, Boone.
Karen Lynn Ray Miller, 64, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-76. Married Bryon Miller in Boone in 1976. Stay at home mom until becoming a dietary aid at Ledges Manor, Abington Manor, Ogden Manor and Westhaven. Was a state bowling champion many times. Enjoyed bingo at Mesquaki. Survivors include her husband, Bryon, a daughter, Amy Price, two sons, including Jason Miller and two sisters, including Terri McKinney, all of Boone. Services in Boone.
Ray Dean Hopkins, 84, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-56. Owned and operated Hopkins Trucking, later named Hopkins Trucking and Excavating. In business for 80 years, son Tim Hopkins now owns the family business. Horses and Harleys were an important part of Ray's life. He and wife, Helen, traveled the U.S. on their Harley and were 32 year veterans of Sturgis. Attended the Boone Speedway and was a wood worker also. Survivors include his wife, Helen, adult children Darcy Bosch, Tim Hopkins and Jean Cartee and nephew, Darrell Nelson, all of Boone. Services in Boone.
Margaret "Butch" Blank Uthe, 98, Boone. Born in Webster City. Lake Center HS-41. Married Alvin Joe Blank in 1945. Lived around Britt and Kanawha before coming to Boone. Worked as a bartender in Kanawha and in Boone at O'Brien's, 12 Bells, V.F.W. and Wilson's Tap. Married Joseph Uthe in 1987. They had a large garden and did lots of canning. Was active in the V.F.W. for 67 years, especially with the Auxilliary where she served many years as President and then Treasurer. Two adult children survive, including son Roger Blank of Boone. Services in Boone.
Miles Moore, 71, Ames. Born in Boone. His parents were Richard and Lee Ann Smiley Moore of Boone and his grandparents were Bessie and Earl Moore and Bea and Sam Smiley all of Boone. He married Nancy Hansen in 1974 and the couple opened Consignment Gallery in Gilbert in 1984. They sold that business and retired in 2004. Survivors included his wife, two adult children, a sister, an aunt and a sister-in-law.
Donald Raymond Knight, 91, Jefferson. Born in Ames. Grew up in Boone. Army vet. Worked at Ideal Manufacturing in Jefferson. Married Donna Lee Rosenbeck in 1961 in Guthrie Center. Lived in Panora, near Yale and then in Jefferson. Played bass guitar in a band called Bob Creiger and the Wes-Tones. Survivors include two sons and a brother, Bob. Services in Jefferson.
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