IT IS WHAT IT IS

     I, the Kornerman, Jerry Manriquez and the late Gretchen Otis are/were collectors. I guess all humans are collectors of sorts, with various items that have been accumulated over the years. And, when you get to the "upper ages" of those years, its amazing the material that clogs all available space..........basement, attic, etc.

    But,  that mentioned trio succumbed to a special, a unique, collection affliction........all things Boone, with an even more special lean toward Boone High and Boone Sacred Heart histories or mysteries. 

    Jerry, BHS-57, has that wonderful website of his that is more than a huge fistful of great such information. Hours, even days, can be spent joyfully perusing his site and bringing back the magic of those school days, rule days of years ago.

    Gretchen Caldwell Otis, BHS-57, was completely unafraid of stepping on anyone's toes when it came to ferreting out information on activities involving former BHS or BSH students. She would follow every lead possible, including those obtained via numerous phone conversations, locally and beyond, to locate career paths, deaths, weddings and moves etc. etc. pertaining to former Booneites.

   The Kornerman? BHS-53. Being in the "news" business throughout much of my life, I had an easier way of obtaining such historical info.......and I just kept adding and adding more with no inclination to ever really "clean it out."

   Unfortunately, there does come a time. Age prevails and its a sure bet that a day will come when the "collecting" is over. Gretchen, of course, is gone and a valuable resource disappeared with her passing. Jerry and I, 83 and 87 respectively, are still active today but who knows what tomorrow will bring?

   Meantime, Jerry and I now begin wondering, more often than not, "what does the future hold (if any) for all of this vast information we have accumulated." Its been hard, but we've already faced the realization that the younger generation has so many different directions to take their lives these days that anything historical is of little interest to most.

   On his website, Jerry has listed every BHS/BSH graduate each year, starting in (gasp) 1889. However, I noticed recently that the 2015 class was the last so honored. That fact and my recent acquisition of some very old Scrolls prompted me to contact Jerry.

   To my question, he replied, "I stopped listing because Boone High did not want to send them to me." Regarding old Scrolls, Jerry never did keep them "on hand." He just made copies and returned them to the senders. He added, "I tried giving some scrolls to the Historical Society but they said they didn't want them, since they already had them?"

   In all honestly, Jerry did confess, "since I'm getting long in the tooth, it takes so long to scan, improve and convert the scrolls for upload that I don't want to do it anymore. Also, the new yearbooks are so large now, not like our old yearbooks."

   So, here we are......a couple old duffers with an unknown, but limited amount of time remaining, and lots of historical information with no future destination determined.  By the way, we're still accumulating more every day it seems. I guess you could say its habit forming.

   When the time comes, would you be interested?

   P.S. Jerry and wife, Joanna Lacey Manriquez, BSH-56, recently relocated. They lived in Norco, CA for 46 years but have now moved 55 miles away to San Jacinto, CA. By the way, that wonderful website is.......http://boonesacheart.

 

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   BOONE CONNECTED/AREA DEATHS

   Diana Dee Knauf, 67, Boone. Services in Hampton. A later service in Boone.

   Michael Eugene Swarts, 73, Boone. Born in Illinois. East Moline HS. Married Sue A. Swarts in Boone in 1990. Worked at Ryko Manufacturing in Grimes. Served on the Boone City Park Board. Was active with the Des Moines River Ridge Riders ATV club and the Rail Car Riders. Survivors include a daughter and Boone grandsons, John and Bill Ward. Services in Perry.

   Michael Hathaway-Madison, 58, Nevada. Survivors include his husband, Brad, a son, Nathan Madison, of Madrid, three daughters, including Brittney Mathre of Madrid and Clarissa Luther of Luther. A sister and sister-in-law also survive. Services in Nevada.

   George D. Pestotnik, 83, Boone. Born in Boone. Married Colleen Westrum in Stratford in 1958. Colleen passed in 1995. The couple made their home in Stratford, moved to Longmont, CO in 1966 and back to Boone in 1969. Worked at Massey Ferguson for 14 years, owned and operated a auto detailing shop in Boone, worked at Ames Cycles and retired from Toyota in Ames. A big auto race fan, he raced go carts and every Saturday night during race season, you could find him in the V.I.P booth at the Boone Speedway. Survivors include his son, Tim, his sister, Betsy Behling, and brother, David, all of Boone. Three sisters-in-law also survive. Services in Boone.

   Belva Ann Vest, 89, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Paton. Educated in Boxholm. Married Keith Vest in Ogden in 1951. The couple had a son, Jeff, and a daughter, Jane, and lived and farmed near Boxholm until retiring in 1980 and moving to Boone. Son-in-law Mark Trueblood of Ogden is a survivor. Services in Ogden and Boxholm. 

   John Bernhard McGee, 82, Arvada, Co. Born in Boone. BHS-58. As a high school senior, he joined the Iowa National Guard, where he began flying and maintaining helicopters and airplanes, as well as repairing radios in jets. Earned an Associate Degree from Boone Junior College, majored in accounting at Drake and graduated from the Iowa Military Academy in 1961. Saw active duty in Europe and Viet Nam. Retired from the National Guard as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1978. He stocked fish by airplane in Oregon, performed helicopter logging in Washington and fought forest fires all over the western states. He also piloted avalanche bombings in Colorado and was a pilot for Flight for Life in Denver. He retired in 2001. Survivors include his wife, Sharon, his brother, Russell McGee, BHS-49, a son, a daughter, a step-son and step-daughter.

   John Coleman, 82, BHS-58. Survivors include his wife, Leilia.

   Terri Lynn Munford, 63, Des Moines. Married Robert Munford. The couple made their home in Madrid. Terri worked as a Health Aid for Wesley Life Care Services. A daughter, Michaela Johnson of Madrid is a survivor. A son and brother also survive. Services in Bondurant.

   Molly Pauline Nash-Holman, 41, Boone. Born in Anamosa. BHS-1999. In 2014, married Steven Ray Holman in Boone. Worked at BioLife in Ames, was a Certified Pharmacy Technician for Walgreen's and finished her career at HyVee. She was a proud military wife. Survivors include her husband, Steven, sons Nathan Holman and Ryan Holman, step-son Kalvin Holman and her mother, Sindee Bechtel all of Boone. A Celebration of Life is planned for a later date.

   Leo W. Ray, 75, Ogden. Born in Boone. Ogden schools. Was a railroad trackman for 33 years until retirement in 2007. Married Geraldene Curry in Boone in 1964. Survivors include four daughters including Teresa Brown of Ogden and Brenda Davis of Boone. A brother-in-law, Les Curry of Pilot Mound also survives. Services in Ogden.

   Barbara Marie Gibbs, 81, Ogden/Eastern Star. Born in Missouri Valley. BHS-58. Married David Allan Gibbs in 1959. After raising her kids, she worked for 10 years as the "Shake Lady" at the Boone High School cafeteria. She was an accomplished seamstress and had a great love for animals. She enjoyed her lifelong "Girls Week" friends, LaVonne Warak Elfing, Karen Dutton Harris, Karen Mustapha Langmade and Priscilla Chinstedt Thomsen. Survivors include her husband, David, a son, Mike, two daughters, Annette Satre and Diane Brown, two brothers, John and Christopher, and a sister, Mary Smith. Services in Boone.

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BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

    Diana Dee Knauf, 67, Boone. Services in Hampton. Services at a later date in Boone.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Michael Eugene Swarts, 73, Boone.

BOONE AREA DEATH

   Michael Robert Hathaway-Madison, 58, Nevada. Survivors include a son, Nathan Madison, and a daughter, Brittney Mathre, both of Madrid and a daughter, Clarissa Luther of Luther.. Also surviving are another daughter, a sister and sister-in-law. Services in Nevada.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   George D. Pestotnik, 83, Boone. Born in Boone. A Natural Guardsman, 1956-64. Married Colleen Westrum in 1958. From Stratford, moved to Longmont, CO in 1966. Moved back to Boone in 1969. Worked at Massey Ferguson. Owned and operated an auto detailing shop in Boone, worked at Ames Cycles and retired from Toyota of Ames. An avid race fan, he raced go carts and was a regular attendee at the Boone Speedway. Survivors include a son, Tim, sister, Betsy Behling, and brother, David, all of Boone. Three sisters-in-law also survive. Services in Boone.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Belva Ann Wiener Vest, 89, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Paton. Educated in Boxholm. Married Keith Vest in Ogden in 1951. The couple lived and farmed near Boxholm for several years. Retired from farming in 1980 and moved to Boone. Her son-in-law, Mark Trueblood of Ogden, survives. Services in Ogden.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   John Bernhard McGee, 82, Arvada, CO. Born in Boone. BHS-58. BJC and an accounting degree from Drake. In 1961, graduated from the Iowa Military Academy. Was an Iowa National Guardsman and served in Europe and Viet Nam. Retired from the guard as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1978. A helicopter flight school grad, he stocked fish by plane in Oregon and fought forest fires in the western states. Also flew for Life Flight in Denver, Spokane and Las Vegas. Retired in 2001. Survivors include his wife, Sharon, a son, daughter, step-son, step-daughter and brother.

BOONE CONNECTED/AREA DEATHS

   John Coleman, 82. BHS-58. Survivors include his wife, Leilia.

   Terri  Lynn Sly Munford, 63, Des Moines. Born in Des Moines. East HS. Married Robert Munford. The couple lived in Madrid. Terri worked as a Health Aid for Wesley Life Care Services. Survivors include her daughter, Michaela, of Madrid, a brother and a son. Services in Bondurant.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Molly Pauline Nash-Holman, 41, Boone. Born in Anamosa. Married Steven Ray Holman in Boone in 2014. BHS-1999. Worked at BioLife in Ames and was a Certified Pharmacy Technician for Walgreens and HyVee. Survivors include her husband, Steven Holman, of Boone, two sons and a step-son, Nathan, Ryan and Kalvin Holman all of Boone and her mother, Sindee Bechtel of Boone. A step-mother and two sisters also  survive. A Celebration of Life will occur at a later date.

BOONE AREA DEATH

   Leo W. Ray, 75, Ogden. Born in Boone. Ogden schools. Married Geraldene Curry in Boone in 1964. Worked for railroads for 33 years until retirement in  2007. Survivors include four daughters, including Teresa Brown of Ogden and Brenda Davis of Boone. A brother-in-law,  Les Curry, of Pilot Mound also survives. Services in Ogden.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Barbara Marie Bush Gibbs, 81, Ogden/Eastern Star. Survivors include her husband, David, a son, two daughters, a sister and two brothers. Services in Boone.

WELLNESS/RECREATION CENTER DREAM LIVES ON

   Boone proponents of a Wellness/Recreation Center received a boost from the Boone City Council at the council's regular meeting, June 21.

   You may recall that in March, voters said "no" to such a plan, which called for an increase in the city's franchise fee on utilities to repay resulting debt.

   A new plan, offered at Tuesday's meeting, would provide a different payment option. It calls for issuing General Obligation Local Option Sales Tax Bonds, not to exceed $10,000,00. In other words, the bond would be paid by the existing Local Option Sales Tax that has been in place since 1990.

   Despite the change in payment plan, the issue still draws some opposition. The fact the issue had already been defeated once has been cited, others noted that the cost of any such project in the current economic climate would certainly incur even more additional funding and many voters simply believe the proposed location in the midst of the "downtown" area is not a good option. It was noted by some that they felt the proposed funding could be better used for other city purposes such as sanitary sewer improvements following flooding and basement backups in some homes from recent heavy rains.

   Supporters feel it is a necessary addition to the community and would fill needs for youth recreational activities and provide services for older residents as well. Some have supported the project as a quality of life offering that is not currently available in Boone.

 

  Petitions containing more than enough signatures calling for another special election were presented to the council and that body eventually voted unanimously to hold a special election on a new proposed bond issue for March 7, 2023.

 

  P.S. It was announced at the meeting that a Jimmy John's will be coming to Boone.

 

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   The Kornerman mentioned in the most recent edition that I did NOT broadcast the Boone games from the 1962 National Babe Ruth World Series......I was busy managing that all-star team. The memory caused me to wonder, "who did broadcast those games on KWBG?"

   Bernie Lewiston wrote, "that was before my time at KWBG but I remember Dave Boehm telling me that Kenny Carpenter, BHS-52, did that air work. Kenny was working at BG as a sales representative at that time.

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   FIRST WORD: The 1957 BHS/BSH classes are planning their 65th and, possibly, their last class reunion for August 19, 2022.

   The Kornerman understands that 57 classmates have been notified of the plans by email while another 30 have been notified by U.S. mail. Information is being sought as to the whereabouts of Jack Brannon and Gary Johnson. The reunion committee is also seeking mailing addresses for Evanne Jennings Wagner and Mary Jane Stumbo Russell. Some 77 classmates have passed away.

   We'll post more information later. Anyone with questions can contact committee members Sandy Chance Nordstrom, sbnordy@hotmail.com; Millie Gregory Logue, maga7114@gmail.com.; Betty Ross Moorman, jack_betty127@hotmail.com. or Roxanne Aplanalp, larmesq@yahoo.com. The committee asks that you let them know of your intentions by July 25.

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   BOONE CONNECTED/AREA DEATHS

   Molly Pauline Nash-Holman, 41, Boone.

   Nancy Joy Hughes, 81, Boone. Born in Carlisle. Carlisle HS. Married Larry Hughes in 1961. Was a retired country shop owner and a skilled sewing pattern designer. A real strong entrepreneur, her business adventures included selling Christmas trees, vacuum cleaners, and night crawlers, creating and selling pine cone wreaths and founding Plant-a-Party. Survivors include her husband, Larry, daughters Amy, BHS-82; Andee, BHS-83 and Jacquie, BHS-89 and sons, Joel, BHS-86, and Jeffrey, BHS-88. A sister also survives. Services in Carlisle.

 

   Rollin J. Swanson, 92, Fort Dodge. Born in Boxholm. Boxholm HS. In 1958, earned a degree in Animal Husbandry from ISU. Army vet. Married Martha Thorn in 1956. She passed in 1983. In 1987, married Cleo Hade. For 32 years, Rollin worked for Land O' Lakes in field research. A 25-year Boy Scout volunteer, he also aided Habitat for Humanity and the Church of Damascus Road Prison Ministry. Survivors include two sons and several siblings, many from Boone or surrounding area, Dwain, Verle, Larry, Yvonne "Vonnie," Robert and Kenneth. Services in Fort Dodge and Boxholm.

 

   Craig Eugene Beer, 95, Ames. Earned a Masters and PhD in Agricultural Engineering at ISU and taught there. An opportunity to develop land using his engineering skills and a chance to "return to a rural setting" drew Craig to form a partnership that resulted in "Valley View," a housing area between Boone and Ogden on Highway 30. He and his wife, Janet, built a house there and lived in it from 1973-1995. Craig served in every leadership position of  the United Methodist Church in Ogden and Ames. His wife and five children survive. Services in Ames.

   Dorothy Mae Miller, 94, Ogden. Born in Paullina. Paullina HS-46. AIB grad. Worked for the Paullina Elevator as a bookkeeper. Married Lawrence G. Oeffner in 1947. In 1961, Dorothy moved her family to Ogden. In 1986, married Larry G. Miller. Dorothy worked at the Ogden Reporter, Mid-Iowa Concrete and the Ogden Oil Company. Survivors include her husband, Larry, a son, daughter and step-son. Services in Ogden.

   Rebecca Sue Jackovich, 72, Des Moines. Her parents were Fran and Stan Jackovich and she was born in Boone. The family eventually moved to Des Moines.

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BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Molly Pauline Nash-Holman, 41, Boone.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Nancy Joy Hughes, 81, Boone. Born in Carlisle. Carlisle HS. Married Larry Hughes in 1961. Nancy was an entrepreneur with many business adventures. A retired country shop owner, she was also a skilled sewing pattern designer. The couple, Nancy and Larry, have been long time Boone residents. Survivors include her husband, Larry, daughters Amy, BHS-82, Andee, BHS-83, and Jacquie, BHS-89, sons Joel, BHS-86, and Jeffrey, BHS-88, and one sister. Services in Carlisle.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Rollin J. Swanson, 92, Fort Dodge. Born at Boxholm. Boxholm HS. Earned an Animal Husbandry degree from ISU in 1958. Army vet. Married Martha Thorn in 1956. She passed in 1983. In 1987, Rollin married Cleo Hade. He worked for Land O' Lakes in field research for 32 years. Survivors include two sons and six siblings, including some Boone area residents, Dwain, Verle, Larry, Robert and Ken Swanson and Yvone "Vonnie" Guhl. Services in Fort Dodge.

BOONE AREA DEATH

   Craig Eugene Beer, 95, Ames. Taught at ISU. He developed land and used his engineering skills in a partnership, "Valley View Housing" between Boone and Ogden near Highway 30. He and his wife built a house on the land and lived there, 1973-95.

BOONE AREA/CONNECTED DEATHS

   Dorothy Mae Miller, 94, Ogden. Born in Paullina. Paullina HS-46. AIB. Worked at the Paullina Elevator as a bookkeeper. Married Lawrence Oeffner in 1947. Moved to Ogden in 1961. In 1986, married Larry Miller. Dorothy worked at the Ogden Reporter, Mid-Iowa Concrete and Ogden Oil Company. Survivors include her husband, Larry, a son, a daughter and a step-son. Services in Ogden.

   Rebecca Sue Jackovich, 72, Des Moines. Born in Boone. Services in Des Moines.

A VERY KIND GESTURE.

   I, the Kornerman, cannot tell a lie. Yes, I was languishing in my favorite chair, making no progress whatsoever. Suddenly, a ringing at our door made a big difference, providing an excellent reason for getting something positive done.

   The visitor was Gary Richmond, BHS-57, who, despite the fact we hadn't been face-to-face in quite some time, showed a kindness, a thoughtfulness, that, in some cases, don't seem as prevalent these days as once shown.

   As Gary explained, he had recently attended a garage sale and viewed a sack full of several old Boone High Scrolls priced at 50-cents, total. Yes, it was a bargain too good to pass up, but then what? For some reason, a thought of the Kornerman and his Korner blog appeared and a trip to 928 South Jackson followed. "I thought maybe that would be something you would be interested in seeing," he said. "and, by the way, keep that blog coming," he added.

   I have a few Scrolls from my personal era on hand but the ones Gary provided are dated as follows.......1923, 1925, 1926, 1928, 1932, 1933 and 1944. In addition, there were two interesting BHS and Sacred Heart class reunion programs, the 50th, 1943-93, and the 55th, 1943-1998, included.

   Much like those offered these days, the reunions were three-day events that featured a main banquet gathering as well as ancillary offerings. A lengthy list of those who attended, including their addresses and phone numbers, as well as a list of deceased former classmates were included. I counted over 150 names in the earliest reunion and 138 in the latter one. Its strange....but the name George Flagg caught my eye in each program. I had forgotten that THE George Flagg.......a Des Moines city councilman for over 20 years was a Boone guy, BHS-43. Have you been on George Flagg Parkway in the capitol city recently?

   There's lots to look at.....I found my dear mother's picture in the 1928 scroll and wife Jo thinks its lots of fun just reading the old business sponsoring ads that appear in them.....a majority, perhaps remembered, but now, long gone.

   Gary's wife is the former Kay Turner, BSH-58, and many of you may remember his dad, Wayne Richmond.

   Thanks so much Gary for even thinking of me and, thus, providing lots of material for future study and enjoyment.

BOONE CONNECTED/AREA DEATHS 

   Charles "Charlie" Lee Shadle, 75, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-66. Married Sandra "Sam" Majors. The couple later divorced. Navy vet, four years, and then over 25 years in the Navy Reserves. Was a master carpenter and millwright. He worked on big projects like Stevens Auditorium, Hilton Coliseum and Jack Trice Stadium in Ames. Despite health complications, including quadruple bypass and cancer, Charlie survived longer than expected. He was a cat and nature lover and, in his earlier years, a hunter and fisherman. Survivors include a daughter and Boone residents, his son, Troy Shadle, two sisters, Karen Donovan Howe and Sandra Wisecup, and a brother, Hollis Shadle. Another survivor is his longtime companion, Roberta "Bert" Lewis, of Berwick. Services in Boone.

   Virginia Ann Estes, 74, Madrid, who died in a tragic house fire. Born in Madrid. Was a hair dresser in Des Moines until her marriage to Gerald Morrison. The couple then moved to Madrid. After Gerald passed away in 2002, Virginia married James Estes.Jr. in 2010. She loved tending bar at the VFW and, particularly, spending time with her family, playing poker, fishing and engaging in conversation. Survivors include her husband, James, and three adult children. Services in Madrid.

 

   Thomas K. Rose, 79, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-60. Married Sandra Kay Roberts in 1967. Started Rose Construction in 1969. He loved sharing his knowledge with others and was a generous friend who enjoyed his family immensely. Sandy died in 2021. Survivors include a daughter, Kelli Rose Brown, and sons, Ryan and Cory Rose, all of Boone. Services in Boone. 

 

   Larry Dean Edwards, 82, Boone. Born in rural Orient, IA.Richland Twp. school in 1958. Married Judith E. Ford in 1959. Larry built his career in agriculture, working at an implement store in Boone and having a John Deere partnership in Creston. In retirement, he loved picking up kids for school as a Boone County Transportation driver. Woodworking was a favorite pastime and he also enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. Survivors include his wife, Judy, of Boone, a son, a daughter and a sister-in-law. Services in Boone.

 

   Larry D. Hiatt, 74, Waukee. Formerly of Boone. Born in Council Bluffs. Survivors include his wife, Judy Hiatt, of Waukee and five adult children. Funeral arrangements are being planned in Boone.

 

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BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Charles "Charlie" Lee Shadle, 75, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-66. Married Sandra "Sam" Majors in 1967. They later divorced. Navy vet, four years, and Navy Reserves, 25 years. He was a master carpenter and millwright. Loved hunting and fishing. Survivors include a son, Troy Shadle, of Boone, a daughter, two Boone sisters, Karen Donovan Howe and Sandra Wisecup, a Boone brother, Hollis Shadle, and his longtime companion, Roberta "Bert" Lewis of Berwick. Service in Boone.

BOONE AREA DEATH

    Virginia Ann Estes, 74, Madrid. Was the victim of a tragic house fire. Born in Madrid. Married Gerald Morrison. He passed in 2002. She married James Estes Jr. in 2010. Survivors include her husband, James, and three adult children. Services in Madrid.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

    Thomas K. Rose, 79, Boone. BHS-60. Married Sandra Kay Roberts in 1967. Started Rose Construction in 1969. Survivors include his daughter, Kelli Rose Brown, and two sons, Ryan and Cory, all of Boone. Services in Boone.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Larry Dean Edwards, 82, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Orient. Richland Twp.HS-58. Married Judith E. Ford in 1959. Worked at an implement store in Boone and had a John Deere partnership in Creston. His favorite retirement job was as a driver for Boone County Transportation. Survivors include his wife, Judy, of Boone, a son, a daughter and a sister-in-law. Services in Boone.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Larry D. Hiatt, 74, Waukee. Formerly of Boone. Born in Council Bluffs. Survivors include his wife, Judy Hiatt, of Waukee, three daughters, two sons and two brothers. A gathering is planned for later this summer.

FACT OR FICTION? STORIES GALORE

   Some old legs didn't allow any golfing but the Kornerman sure enjoyed all the camraderie at the recent Monte Anderson golf outing at Cedar Pointe. I was an invited guest. 

   Monte, BHS-69, passed way too early but it was his death that sparked an annual charitable get-together of old classmates, teammates and friends........and, my oh my, the stories that made the rounds, some true and some that, perhaps, leaned a little the other direction. Nevertheless, golf was played, beverages flowed and the accompanying smiles and outright guffaws were something everyone seemed to enjoy in remembrance.

   I sat at a table with Kelly McMullan, BHS-67, Steve Fagan, Mike Sundall, BHS-68, and Al Dannatt, BHS-66, most of the hour or so that I was there. I know I'll miss naming some that came by or were in attendance but to give you an idea.......there was Marty Dannatt, BHS-68, Todd Moorman, BHS-76, Jack Rusnak, BHS-67, Jackie Rinehart, BHS-63, Tim Johnson, BHS-83, the Bollenbaughs, Marge, BHS-76, and Kenny, BHS-73, the Rinehart's, Gayle and Marty, BHS-65, and Doug Nauman, BHS-83, an old neighbor of mine, who I hadn't seen since I watched him play basketball for the Drake Bulldogs.

  I'll tell you this too........there will be others who read this that were not there who certainly wished they were, to soak up all the historical rhetoric. Tom Peterson was one. I informed him and he immediately went into shock and dismay with, "I wish I had known."

   Speaking of Peterson, BHS-67, he wrote of some Rippey remembrances. "Rick Neely, BHS-67, and I also played for Rippey, I think at the same time as Ace Dannatt, but maybe that was the following year. I remember Jack Teagarden, BHS-67, played when I did as I had an opportunity to pitch  in relief against the Falcons. I was lucky enough to strikeout Steve Crandell, BHS-66, and hit Kelly McMullan with a curveball. Several of the '67 BHS state champion players went to and restarted baseball at Boone Junior College in 1968. Harold Johnson was the coach."

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   At the time the Des Moines Area Community College softball team was playing in the national tournament in Alabama recently  I was thinking how unfortunate it was that folks "back home" in Boone weren't able to hear the games locally on the radio. However, I understand completely what a difficult task that would be these days......worry about covid, the tremendous expense of housing and feeding an announcer for several days, in addition to any technical expenses that I'm completely unaware of.

   Things were much different in the 50's/60's. I recall at least three times that local radio was able to broadcast out-of-state contests.

   The Boone Merchants fast pitch softball team won the state championship in 1958 and entered regional play in Springfield, MO. As I've mentioned before, I was on that team pretty much in name only. In fact, I was such an important player, Manager Everett Long, BHS-49, suggested that rather than join the team roster for the regional, I travel down with them and broadcast their games back to Boone, and that's what I did.

   The Merchants were also involved in another game I broadcast. They traveled to Aurora, IL to face the Sealmasters, who were simply the National fast pitch champions. I don't recall exactly......it might have been a doubleheader since the Boone team had traveled so far. Anyway, I was there to broadcast that game or games back to Boone.

   The Sealmasters star pitcher, the best fast pitch hurler in the world at the time, was Harvey Stuerkel. The Boone team collected exactly one hit. As I recall, Merchants outfielder Kenny Knowles, BHS-52,...... ducked out of the way..... of an inside pitch, and the ball, somehow, hit his bat and went into short right field in just the right spot for Boone's lone hit against Stuerkel.

   Then, of course, in 1962, the Boone Babe Ruth All Star team won the state and regional championships to become one of just eight Ruth teams in the world to earn a berth in the Babe Ruth World Series in Bridgeton, NJ. It was a long trip and I did not broadcast those games because I was the manager of that team. I don't recall exactly who did broadcast the two games the Boone team played there but they were aired on local radio back to central Iowa.

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   BOONE CONNECTED/AREA DEATHS

 

   John McGee, 82, Arvada, CO. BHS-58. His wife, Sherri, survives.

  

   Thomas Doyle Brekke, 64, Ames. Born in Ames. AHS-77. As a son lovingly described him, "Dad was the least handicapped, handicapped person you could ever meet." He worked for the DOT from 1977-2008 but he had much more than that to offer......as a longtime member of the Jaycees, a counselor at Camp Sunnyside and as a youth sports coach. He was also a volunteer speaker about bullying, acceptance and what it was like to be disabled. In the face of much familial criticism and objections, he and Sue Shuey, BHS-78, were married in 1980. Eventually, he was completely embraced by her family. Tom had a passion for all kids, especially his own, and the Green Bay Packers. He was the life of the party for many years during his famous ISU football tailgates. From his wheelchair, he bowled and played football and basketball with the "kids." Tom simply refused to live a life that was defined by his disability. Survivors include Sue, as well as a son, a daughter, a sister AND some current or former Boone Shuey's. His in-laws, Sue's parents, were Ken, BHS-56, and JoAnn Shuey, both deceased and her brothers are Stephen, BHS-79, and Monti Shuey, BHS-81.

  

    Joyce Ann Olson, 85, Pinellas Park, Florida. Born in Hampton. Dayton HS-54. Earned teaching degrees from Iowa State Teachers and Drake University and taught first grade for 42 years at Boxholm and Dayton elementary schools. She retired in 1996. Married Dean Olson in 1956 and the couple resided in Dayton for 54 years before moving to Florida. Two daughters survive. Local memorial services are pending.

   

   Roberta "Bobbi" Lynn Riordan Carlson, 61, Madrid. Born in Boone. BHS-79. Married Gary Warren in 1979 and the couple later divorced. Graduated from DMACC in 1999 as an LPN. For over 20 years, she worked as an LPN. There are several Boone survivors, daughters Jenelle Warren and Carissa Nickell, a sister, Cindy Waters and brothers, Mike and Jerry Riordan all of Boone. Services in Boone.

   

   Irene Lucille Scholl Delp, 92, Ogden. Born in South Dakota. Platte HS. Married Warren J. Delp in 1949. The couple farmed south of Jefferson and then in rural Greene County. When they retired, they moved to Ogden. A daughter and two sons survive. Services in Ogden.

 

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   John McGee, 82, Arvada, CO. BHS-58. Among the survivors is his wife, Sherri.

   Tom Brekke, 64, Ames. AHS-77. Disabled from birth, he worked at the DOT from 1977-2008 and had several other "jobs," as well, such as being a Camp Sunnyside counselor and youth sports coach. Married Sue Shuey, BHS-78, in 1980. Sue is among the survivors. Several Boone or former Boone Shuey's were also relatives. Sue's parents were Ken, BHS-56, and JoAnn, both deceased, and her brothers are Stephen Shuey, BHS-79, and Monti Shuey, BHS-81.

   Joyce Ann Olson, 85, Pinellas Park, Florida. Born in Hampton. Dayton HS-54. Earned a teaching degree from Iowa Teachers and Drake University. Taught first grade for 42 years at Boxholm and Dayton elementary schools. Retired in 1996. Married Dean Olson in 1956. They lived in Dayton for 54 years before moving to Florida. Two daughters are among the survivors. Local memorial services are pending.

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   Roberta "Bobbi" Lynn Riordan Carlson, 61, Madrid. Born in Boone. BHS-79. Married Gary Warren in 1979 and they divorced. Earned her LPN at DMACC in 1999 and worked that for over 20 years. Survivors include several Boone residents......daughters Jenelle Warren and Carissa Nickell, sister Cindy Waters and brothers Mike and Jerry Riordan all of Boone. Services in Boone.

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   Irene Lucille Scholl Delp, 92, Ogden. Born in South Dakota. Platte HS. Married Warren Delp in 1949. The couple farmed south of Jefferson and then in rural Greene County before retiring and moving into Ogden. Survivors include two sons and a daughter, a brother and a sister. Services in Ogden.

PETE TO "REST UP"

   You had to wonder if the guy would ever take a normal breath. Yes he is, but its just a respite. He pledges, "I'll be back."

   Boone's famous ultra-runner, Pete Kostelnick, BHS-2005, wrote, "sometimes your heart wants one thing, but your body and mind don't agree. After a lot of sleepless nights, I've decided to step away from competitive ultrarunning for awhile, which means no Badwater 135, 50-states or Australia. I appreciate all your support. I'll be back."

   All of Boone and well beyond know of the almost superhuman pace he's been following in recent years while establishing himself as, perhaps, the best of the best, nationally and maybe even internationally, in long distance running, much of it under the most dire of travel conditions.

   The son of Boone residents Charles and Clair Kostelnick, Pete may have gained the most prominence with his record setting cross country run from the west coast to New York in record setting time. HOWEVER, that's just one of the many challenges he has conquered, including those mentioned Badwater and 50 state races.

   Finally, a break and one well deserved.

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   We mentioned recently the induction of Connie Younger, a well known Boone resident's induction, posthumously, into the Iowa Aviation Hall of Fame.

   Vern Modeland, BHS-50, wrote, "A lot of us, involved along the line in aviation and flying, used the mentioned CYA "

   For many years, Younger was the manager of the Boone Airport and had a business called CY Aviation.

   Another quick note: Fareway continues to move forward. Their complex east of town will soon be including still another huge warehouse, a new $1,240,000 facility. 

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   One of the COVID victims, locally, was the annual Iowa Municipal Band Festival. Usually boasting a full day of performances by eight Iowa Municipal Bands, last year, just four bands were available.

   The 30th annual event, scheduled for July 9th, will again feature a full card of great music. Two of the bands will be making their first festival appearance while the Ames band has missed just one event and the Boone band has, of course, been on hand for all 30 concerts.

   Its amazing that many of the bands each year come from quite a distance to display their talents. Here's the complete 2022 roster.

   11 a.m. Ames Municipal Band, 29th appearance; noon. Tinder City Band of Maquoketa, 2nd appearance; 1 p.m..Greater Waverly Municipal Band, first; 2 p.m. Marshalltown Municipal Band, 9th; 3 p.m..Big River Brass Band, Quad Cities, 2nd; 4 p.m. West Des Moines Community Band, first; 5 p.m. Heart of Iowa Band, Ames, fifth and at 6 p.m. Boone Municipal Band, 30th.

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   Noting the recent death of Ruth Morgan, some former Toreadors had remembrances of Ruth's late husband, Ed Morgan. Ed taught science and was, primarily, the head boys swimming coach at BHS. However, he did some work in other sports as well.

   John Hinz, BHS-64, said, "who can forget Ed's famous one-armed push ups!! After watching Ed do 10 of them, I don't recall anyone "bad mouthing him." Mike Loehrer, BHS-64, added, "I remember one time at ninth grade football practice when we had to do a drill where we simulated chopping wood. Morgan walked down a line, looked at Steve Roeder, BHS-64, and said, "what are you chopping, balsa wood? Ed had a delicious sense of humor."

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   CALENDAR ITEM: Ogden Fun Days returns for another year. It will be held June 24-25.

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   BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS

   David Jack Knippel, 70, Ames. Born in Wisconsin. Oshkosh, WI. HS-69 and an electric school in Des Moines. Took organ lessons at Collegiate United Methodist Church in Ames and met Susan Olson there. They were married in 1977 in Boone. Was employed as Chief Engineer by WOI/AM/FM/ radio, serving for 44 years prior to retirement in 2016. Had graduated from ISU with an Organ Performance degree. Served as church organist for First United Methodist Church in Boone for 40+ years. The couple loved to travel and take cruises. Survivors include his wife, Susan, two sons, two siblings and his sister-in-law, Audrey (Jack) Knight of Boone. Services in Boone.

   

   Joey Terrell Highland, 38, Boone. Born in Ames. Attended BHS and DMACC for several trade classes. Married Jenny Sievers in 2008 but the couple divorced. In 2015, met and married Tina Reedy and the couple blended two families. Joey worked  at Marsden Building Maintenance in Des Moines until health issues forced him to quit working. He started having vision issues in 2008 and was diagnosed with NF2 tumors. He launched his own Team Never Quit. Enjoyed fishing and woodworking. Survivors include his wife, Tina, and his mother, Beth Franklin Highland, both of Boone, and three children, Fisher Highland, Xander Reedy and Lettie Hayes, all at home. Services in Boone.

  

    Raymond Ellsworth Snyder, 85, Cincinnati, OH. Formerly of Boone. BHS-55. Married Elizabeth Joan Fitzgerald in Boone in 1956. Worked for the Chicago Northwestern and Union Pacific Railroads for 44 years. Eventually became the Assistant Chief Engineer of Maintenance, New Construction and Bridges before retiring in 1999. Loved to play golf. Survivors include his wife, Joanie, three sons and a daughter, two brothers and a brother-in-law. Services in Boone.

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BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Joey Terrill Highland, 38, Boone. Born in Ames. BHS and DMACC for several trade classes. Married Jenny Sievers in 2008 and they divorced. Worked at Marsden Building Mainenance in Des Moines until health issues forced him to stop. Loved fishing and woodworking. He met Tina Reedy in 2015 and they blended two families. Survivors include his wife, Tina, and his mother, Beth Highland, both of Boone. Three children also survive. Services in Boone.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Raymond Ellsworth Snyder, 85, Cincinnati, OH. Formerly of Boone. BHS-55. Born in Boone. Married Elizabeth Joan Fitzgerald in Boone in 1956. Worked for the Chicago Northwestern and Union Pacific railroads for 44 years. Retired in 1999. Survivors include his wife, Joan, of Cincinnati, a daughter and three sons, two brothers and a brother-in-law. Services in Boone.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Coleen Elaine Elliott Jones, 66, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-74. Married Robert Allen Jones in 1974. Was a teacher's associate with Boone schools for six years, retired, but then worked as a crossing guard for the Boone schools for a few years.Was a homemaker, a crafter and had a love for purses. Survivors include her husband, Robert, a son, Jason Jones, of Boone, two daughters, three brothers and a sister. Services in Boone.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Janelle Faith Burbey, 34, Ames. Born in Florida. Moved to Ames in 2007 and earned her associate degree from DMACC. Was most recently employed as a customer service representative for CDS Global in Boone. Survivors include her mother, a daughter, a brother and four sisters. Services in Ames.

BOONE CONNECTED/AREA DEATHS

   Larry Halupnick, 80, Boone. Born in Traer. Traer HS. UNI grad. Married Pauline Bergloff in 1969. Survivors include his wife, Pauline Bergloff Halupnick, BHS-58, of Boone, three daughters and two sisters.

   Doris Elaine Vipond II Winterfeld, 90, Ogden/Green Hills, Ames. Born in South Dakota. Hudson, SD HS. Married Merlyn Winterfeld in 1951. The couple farmed near Sioux Center for 15 years and moved to Ogden in 1968. In Ogden, they operated the Coast to Coast store. Survivors include her husband, Merlyn, a daughter, sister and a son, Gary Winterfeld and his partner, Terry Fisher, of Ogden. Services in Ogden.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Lou LuVerne Jones, 91, Boone. Born in Boone County. Army vet. Married Marilyn Jane Reed in 1950. Worked construction for UBC Lumber in Boone, worked with his brother, Jiggs Jones, in Jones and Jones Remodeling and then worked in the paint lab at ISU for many years before retirement in 1995. He and Marilyn were card players and loved attending dances. Survivors include a son, two daughters, Mary Lou Williams and Marcia Backous, both of Boone and a sister-in-law, Kathy Reed, of Boone. No services are planned.

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   BOONE CONNECTED/AREA DEATHS

   Channon Irene Buckingham McKay, 70, Bellevue, NE. A cosmetologist for 45 years with two different salons. Daughter of Boone residents, Millard (Buck) Buckingham and Mildred Chapman and a sister to Collin Buckingham, all deceased. Survivors include her husband, Tim, a son and a sister, Dominie Chapman. Services in Bellevue.

   Linda Kay Johnson, 75, Boone/Westhaven. Born in Boone. Grew up in Pilot Mound. Grand HS-65. Boone Junior College, then UNI where she earned a degree in Home Economics. Taught in Parkersburg and Council Bluffs but then became a manager with Northwest Fabrics. Later, worked at the State University of Iowa Hospital as personnel supervisor for the Pharmacy Department. Also continued her education there, earning a degree for elementary and special education. Taught in Eagle Grove until retirement. Survivors include four nephews, including Michael Williams of Boone and Jay Williams of Pilot Mound. Also surviving is a brother-in-law, Gerald Reutter, of Pilot Mound. Services in Pilot Mound.

   Coleen Jones, 67, Boone?

   Gerald Clouser, 89, Ames. Born in Gilbert. Gilbert HS. Army vet. Married Patricia Banford in 1955. Worked for National Security Agency. Retired in 1986. Survivors include four adult children and a sister, Marlene Weigel, of Boone. Services in Gilbert.

   Donna Ingalls Crouse, 93, Dallas Center. Born in Fraser. BHS-46. Attended Iowa State Teacher's College (UNI) and taught in rural Ridgeport prior to her marriage to Fred Crouse, BHS-47, in 1949. The couple farmed while raising their family and Donna cared for Fred, during his many years of illness, until his death in 1983. Lived in the Dallas Center area for over 60 years. Donna was a lab technician for Pioneer until her retirement in 2008. She was an active member of the Lutheran Church. Survivors include four sons and a sister-in-law, Mary Lee Ingalls. Services in Polk City. Burial at Bass Point north of Boone.

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BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Coleen Jones, 67, Boone?

BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS

   Gerald Clouser, 89, Ames. Born in Gilbert. Gilbert HS. Army vet. Married Patricia Banford in 1955. Worked for National Security Agency. Retired in 1986. Survivors included four adult children and a sister, Marlene Weigel, of Boone. Services in Gilbert.

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    Donna Ingalls Crouse, 93, Dallas Center. Born in Fraser. BHS-46. Attended Iowa State Teacher's College (UNI) and taught in rural Ridgeport prior to her marriage to Fred Crouse, BHS-47, in 1949. The couple farmed while raising their family and Donna cared for Fred, during his many years of illness, until his death in 1983. Lived in the Dallas Center area for over 60 years. Donna was a lab technician for Pioneer until retirement in 2008. She was an active member of the Lutheran Church. Survivors include four sons and a sister-in-law, Mary Lee Ingalls. Services in Polk City. Burial at Bass Point north of Boone.

WE'RE SPORTS HEAVY THIS TIME

   Regarding the item in a recent Korner about the Rippey baseball diamond renovation, Allan Dannatt, BHS-66 wrote, "back in 1968 or 69, Jack Teagarden, BHS-67, Danny McDevitt, BHS-66, and I played for the Rippey Demons semi-pro team. The lighting was terrible and the field was not in good shape but it was a lot of fun. McDevitt threw the only no-hitter in the Central Iowa Semi Pro League that summer."

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   It must be in the genes........lots of hard work too I'm sure.

   Back in 1984, Toreador Bill Courter won the Class 1-A state singles tennis title after a third-place finish the year before. Moving ahead almost 40 years, his son, Hugh Courter, was a member of the Class 1-A state championship double teams this spring. In fact, his Cedar Rapids Xavier team made a mockery of  the Class 1-A division. Their top singles player, Brady Horstmann, won that title, Courter and Declan Coe took the doubles crown and the Xavier team won that championship. Courter, of course, was a senior member of the team. He's also a baseball relief pitcher and earned a victory in relief, 12-4, over Solon as the latter part of the tennis season was being overlapped by the start of baseball. A pretty talented young man.

   P.S. Boone's Sally and the late Lloyd Courter were Bill's parents and young Hugh's grandparents. Also, Lloyd's dad was also Hugh Courter, the proprietor of the Bide-A-Wee pool hall. Remember?

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   The old days of Madrid semi-pro baseball came up in conversation recently. Yes, Madrid was quite the successful baseball town in the 40's, 50's period. I remember their lineup featured some great Italian players......Joe Radosovich, Willy Galetich, Londie Ceretti, Emil Bozich and others. Radosovich was a tough southpaw pitcher and Galetich, a catcher, actually signed a major league contract but wartime service interrupted his chances of furthering his baseball career. I can't remember if Willy's brother,Lou Galetich, played baseball but he coached a 1953 Clinton St. Mary's basketball team to a state championship. Later, he served as Madrid mayor for several terms.

   As a youngster, I was their batboy as three of my uncles played for Boone teams so I remember lots of Madrid/Boone games. They were highly-spirited to say the least. At that time, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Odd Fellows Lodge had good semi-pro teams. Gib Thompson was the Odd Fellows star pitcher and  I remember one year the VFW paid a pitcher, Dick Hein, to play for them. He had been a first team Big Ten all-conference pitcher. Semi-pro baseball was serious stuff in those days.

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   Prior to old Jimmy Archer Field at 10th and Tama, there was a great well-lighted adult baseball park on that same site where those Boone semi-pro teams often played. The New York Yankees had a terrific catcher in those days, Mickey Owen. Unfortunately, he made a major error to allow the winning run to score against his Yankees in the deciding game of the 1941 World Series. When his major league career ended, Owen did some barnstorming all over the country. I remember he made an appearance, at a cost of course, at one of the Boone team's games. I remember interviewing him and, in fact, somewhere I think I still have a nice picture of he and I taken during that interview.

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   QUICK NOTES: (1) The late Connie Younger was a well known Boone area resident. He worked at Iowa State as a flight instructor and pilot from 1976-96 and in 1990, launched CY Aviation Inc. and began managing the Boone Municipal Airport, which he continued to do for 26 years. Younger will be inducted posthumously into the Iowa Aviation Hall of Fame in Greenfield, August 27, in conjunction with a fly-in. (2) In her first such competition ever, Stefanie Davis-Muller of Boone recently won the all-around women's physique award at the National Physique Committee Iowa State Championships. (3) Its official......Ankeny has now passed West Des Moines as the metro's biggest suburb with a population of 70,287 to WDM's  69,792. (4) They refuse to give in. After being slowed by the pandemic,  the committee has revigorated its efforts and there will be another Iowa By the Sea Picnic......July 23. All Iowans are invited to gather at the site of the battleship Iowa in southern California on that date for the 121st edition of  that event.

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    Finally, Gary Knox, United Community HS-58, after reading the last Korner edition about the passage of time and change has become a poet. He wrote, "the eyesight is failing; my steps are slower; many people I knew...gone; but my memories remain; inside me, I'm still the same; a proud '58 UC grad; and every morning at six, turn to Mo's special blog; and enjoy "just remembering"; the way it once was in a place called home and named Boone." Gary says, "I'm a Boone County farm kid at heart and I was an Iowa teacher for 49 years."

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   Madilyn Mary Stitz Busch, 91, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Minnesota. Paton HS-49. Married George Busch in 1950 in Jefferson. The couple farmed south of Beaver for 14 years before moving to Boone in 1965. Madilyn worked at Equitable Life Insurance, 1949-50, and at the Beaver Steak House as a waitress from 1961-65. But, she was a fulltime farm partner while raising five children. She enjoyed playing bridge and bowling and was active in the Sacred Heart Church. Survivors include a daughter, Lori Burma, of Boone, four sons, three of them, Tracy, Joe and Marty, of Boone and a step-brother. Services in Boone.

    

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BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

    Madilyn Mary Stitz Busch, 91, Boone/Eastern Star. Services in Boone.

BOONE AREA DEATH

   Evelyn C. Anderson Patterson, 97, Stratford. Stratford HS-42. Married Loren R. Patterson in 1943. The couple farmed southeast of Stratford until retirement in 1984. They continued living there until Loren's death in 2001. She then moved to Athens Woods Estates where she resided for 20 years. An active member of South Marion United Methodist Church, she attended Woman's Club and was a township clerk for 20 years. A board member of Athens Woods Estates, she wrote the Athens News for the Stratford Courier. Survivors include a daughter, two sons and two daughters-in-law, including Peg Engelhorn of Madrid. Private family service in Stratford.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Shellie Denise Siders, 68, Guthrie Center. Formerly of Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-72. Worked for a law firm in Boone, then worked at ISU as a secretary until 2002. Always lived in Boone until making her home at Lakeside Village in Panora for the last year of her life. Survivors include a sister and two brothers, including Dan Siders of Boone. Private services later in Boone.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS

   Robert Johnson, 81, Boone. Born in Boone. United C HS-59. ISU-63. Served in the National Guard and began farming with his dad. Married Janet Andrews in 1964. Farmed the land near Jordan for 55 years before retiring and moving to Boone. He and Jan enjoyed lots of good traveling, especially to Osage Beach, MO. He loved ISU and Chicago Cubs sports, playing golf and computer solitaire. Survivors include his wife, Jan, three sons, including Jeff and Nick of Boone, a sister, a brother, three sister-in-laws, including Vicki Andrews Pietz of Boone and a brother-in-law. A celebration of life will be held in Boone. A private burial.

 

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Ruth Morgan, 100, Chariton/formerly of Boone. Born in Chariton. Chariton Junior College grad. Married Ed Morgan in Albuquerque in 1942  when he was in service. Both Ruth and Ed taught for four years in Kalona after Ed completed service. Ed then taught in Keosauqua for a short time before the couple moved to Boone in 1958. Ruth was a secretary at Lowell Elementary. Ed was a teacher and coached Toreador boy's swimming. Ed passed in 1998 and Ruth moved back to Chariton in 2002. Survivors include a daughter, Susan, BHS-71, and two sons, Bill, BHS-79, and Tom, BHS-69. A sister and daughter-in-law also survive. Services in Chariton.

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   Duane Kopp, 93, Boone. Born in rural Dayton. Grew up on the family farm and graduated from Stratford HS. Army vet. Married Evelyn Dutcher. Worked out of Des Moines for the Plumbers and Steamfitter's Local Union #33. Loved hunting mushrooms and spending time in the woods. In retirement, lived in Boone with his companion, Pauline Hora. Four adult children survive. Services in Boone.

   Clarence Ewald Ball, 94, Ankeny/formerly of Boone. LeMars HS-47. Received his pilot's license at Western Union College and purchased his first airplane both while in high school. Married Johnnie Lee Klohs in 1946 while serving in the U.S. Air Force. The couple lived in Arizona from 1952-66. Then, lived in Minnesota and finally, Boone, where he developed Specification Chemicals Inc. Survivors include a daughter. Services in Boone.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Veryl  V. Olofson, 95, Waukee. Grew up in Stratford. SHS. Army vet. Married Clarice Louise Coan. The family resided in Boone and Veryl worked for Holbrook Plumbing for several years. Married Twyla Keebaugh in 1969. The couple lived in Des Moines, Norwalk and Texas. They were members of the Good Sam Camping group. Veryl finished his working career as a project engineer with the National Animal Disease Lab in Ames. Twyla passed away. Survivors include his long-time partner, Deloris Wilson, of  Waukee, two sons and three daughters. His sister-in-law, Bev Olofson, of Boone also survives. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   F. Lyle Flynn, 92, Boone. Born in Nebraska. Ord, NE HS. Married Alice May Johnsen in Ord in 1949. In 1955 moved to Nevada and then in 1962 to rural Boone. Milked cows and farmed until 1969. Raised Arabian Horses for 40 years. Was a big 4-H supporter. Survivors include three daughters, including Kathy Williams of Boone and Patty Flynn of Stratford and a son, Bob Flynn, of Boone. Services in Boone.

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   Eden Mariah Montang, 22, Boone. Born in Pennsylvania. BHS-2018. Attended Massage Therapy Schooling in New Mexico. Joined the U.S. Army and spent three years, earning a rank of Specialist. Enrolled at ISU but also worked as a therapist and for Blessed Hands Cleaning. Since a young age, Eden was able to use sign language to communicate and she used that knowledge by being a teacher's assistant at ISU. Anyone who knew Eden, knew she had a "fire" for the Lord. Her parents are Terry and Mia Montang of Boone. Survivors also include two older siblings. Services in Ames.

   Nancy Runyan, 69, Boone. Born in Boone. She enjoyed Danielle Steele books and following the weather. Survivors include five siblings, including Gene Runyan and Larry Runyan both of Stratford. A sister-in-law, Davene Runyan of Boone also survives. Graveside service in Stratford.

   Caroline Sue Johnson Ross, 73, Des Moines. Born in Des Moines. Madrid HS-66. Attended a college in Colorado for a short time before moving back to Central Iowa. Worked various jobs until joining the U.S. Postal Service as clerk in 1974. After 40 years of service, she retired. Survivors include three adult children and a sister-in-law. Services in Madrid.

THE PASSAGE OF TIME AND CHANGE

    I, the Kornerman, was intriqued by a personal narrative I recently visited. The title was, "I'm retired and now a nobody......it really isn't so bad."

   The author was Thomas Heath, who retired at 65, after 30 years of service to the Washington Post newspaper as a reporter. 

   I don't know, maybe I feel like, "hey, sounds like my story." I did retire from the Iowa High School Athletic Association at age 65 BUT begged on to work a few more years at my old stomping grounds, the Boone News Republican, before a FINAL retirement.

   In case you didn't know, time passes very quickly and life changes with the time. Those many years ago, when I was writing sports for the Boone News Republican, broadcasting hundreds of athletic games on KWBG radio and, even into the early 70's, serving at the IHSAA, I felt pretty confident I knew almost every one of are 12,000 plus citizens of Boone.....some close, others at just a glance or from hearsay.       

   But, what a difference the years make.  Now, hundred's, if not thousand's, of those old acquaintances are gone. I'm reminded of that twice a week, writing this column and watching the Korner's viewing numbers go down. A new breed is in town and a majority have no knowledge, whatsoever, of what I wrote or broadcast about Toreador sports and even my connection with the IHSAA. Kelley's Korner? What's that and who is this Irish guy?

   But you know what? That really isn't so bad. I'm alive, have a great family, still enjoy what writing I do, love any positive success any Iowan, or particularly, any Booneite, can achieve, sportswise or otherwise, AND am positive the Cubbies will rebound sometime in my remaining years.

   So, no hard feelings, NONE.  I had my prime time and enjoyed it immensely. Others now have their turn to "make their mark." 

   I, the Kornerman, is retired and pretty much a "nobody" but.........."it really isn't so bad."

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   As a side note, one of the great honors the IHSAA bestowed upon me when I retired was the naming of an annual Morris D. Kelley Award. A nice plaque had a picture of me, in announcing form, on it and several each year were awarded to Iowa High School Public Address Announcers nominated by their home school. Almost every Iowa community has that "someone" who, for many years, have announced their athletic events.

   The award began in 2002 and continued until 2019 when the pandemic altered many things. In that time, some 85 Iowa P.A. announcers were honored. Apparently, the program has now run its course and 2019 was the concluding year. Proving again, passing time befits change.

   Maybe this is a good time to clear something else up.

   I think it was three years ago, Jo and I were invited to be the Grand Marshall's of the annual Pufferbilly Parade. What a tremendous "hometown' honor. We were so appreciative but also a bit uncomfortable. So we declined. I've always closely connected the Pufferbilly parade with the Pufferbilly event and we told the committee that, honestly, our only connection with Pufferbilly has been watching the parade and, maybe, eating a great sandwich afterwards. Surely, we said, there were many other people, perhaps overlooked, who did much, much more for Pufferbilly, for a long period of time, than we ever did. Regardless of our decision, we will always cherish the fact that our work was so highly thought of, it deemed such a wonderful response from some fellow citizens.

   Somebody criticized saying that lots of people must have nominated us and were disappointed. If that's so, thank you to those individuals who felt we were deserving. Please accept our profound apology.

   Oh yes, the passage of time and corresponding change. I think I first really realized my old age was when someone said, "didn't you USE TO BE Mo Kelley?"

   I was....and still am and hope to keep continuing with the Korner and whatever else I'm capable of doing positively for this community which has been such an important part of my life for 70-plus years.

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   BOONE CONNECTED/AREA DEATHS 

   Jay (Brad) Bradford Beckett,80, Ogden/Accura Healthcare. Born in Boone. BHS-60. Married Pamela Pritchard in1961. Worked for ISU for 41 years as an Animal Caregiver at the Swine Research Lab. Had a deep love for horses, especially quarter horses, and the land. Survivors include his son, Blake, of Boone, a sister and a special friend, JoAnn Hicks. Services in Boone.

  Lois Ann Fjelland Gregg Hovick, 94, Huxley/Story City. Born hear Huxley. Huxley HS-46. ISU. Married Thomas Gregg in 1947. The couple farmed in Boone County for 10 years. Was very active in the Farm Bureau and sang in the Boone County Women's Chorus. Husband Tommy died in an auto mishap in 1957 and Lois moved to Ames. Married Theroy Arthur Hovick in 1959 and the family moved to Story City. Avid bowlers, the couple built and operated "Norske Bowl and Dine." For 31 years, she also worked at ISU as a Psychometrist in the Student Counseling Service. After retirement, the couple enjoyed traveling and spending winters in Texas. Survivors include six adult children/step-children. Services in Story City.

   Marilyn Arlene Johnson Rude, 90, Boone/Westhaven. Air Force vet who served as a Civil Engineer for over 30 years. Worked at Manatt's in Ames and was active in the YMCA and RSVP. Through all the years, worked to preserve the family farm. Services in Boone.

   Russell Peter Byriel, 82, Madrid. Born and educated in Audubon. Air Force vet. Married Winifred Balson in 1960. Worked as a welder and retired from Custom Steel in Ames. Survivors include his wife, Winifred, three adult children including Jon Byriel of Madrid and a brother, Glenn Byriel, of Boone. Services in Madrid.

   Vera (Sally) Florence Myers, 97, Boone. Formerly of Madrid. Born in rural Boone County.Married Dale Myers in 1946. The couple built a home in Ankeny but moved to Madrid in 1968. Dale passed in 1982 but Sally remained in Madrid until two years ago when she moved to Eastern Star. An accomplished musician she was a piano player for the Old Timers Band. Survivors include a daughter, Marlene Johnson and a son,  Brian Myers, both of Madrid. Services in Madrid.

   Clarence Ball, 94, Boone. Services in Boone.

   Kenneth E. Sadler, 75, Story City/Bethany Life. Formerly of Boone/Coralville. Born in Boone. BHS-65. AIB grad. Worked  in the business office at Iowa City West HS for many years and was active in the West community. Later, went to Southeastern Academy in Florida and worked for Shorts Travel Management in Iowa City as well as at a hobby shop. Survivors include four siblings including Sharon Ver Helst, Dave and Tim Sadler all of Boone. Services in Boone.

   Chuck McCubbins, 81, Reno, NV. BHS-59. Survivors include his wife, June.

   Duane Kopp, 93, Boone. A private family service later.  

   Phyliss Kay Ferrari Hoskins, 84, Ankeny. Formerly of Elkhart/Pilot Mound. Pilot Mound HS. Became an RN and continued her education  to become a Physician's Assistant in 1978. Worked at Broadlawns Hospial. A daughter and two sons survive. Services in Ankeny.

   Nancy Reardon Seemann, 70, Madrid. Married Ronald Seemann. Worked for the State of Iowa and taught CCd at Assumption. The couple enjoyed numerous cruises. Survivors include her husband, Ron, a daughter, a son and siblings. Services in Madrid.

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BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

    Jay (Brad) Bradford Beckett, 80, Ogden/Healthcare. Born in Boone. BHS-60. Married Pamela Pritchard in 1961. Worked at ISU 46 years as an Animal Caregiver at the Swine Research lab. Survivors include his son, Blake, of Boone, a sister and a special friend, JoAnn Hicks. Services in Boone.

BOONE AREA DEATH

   Lois Ann Fjelland Gregg Hovick, 94, Story City. Born near Huxley. Huxley HS-46. ISU. Married Thomas Gregg in Huxley in 1947. The couple farmed in Boone County for 10 years. Active in Farm Bureau and sang in the Boone County Woman's Chorus. Tommy was killed in an auto accident in 1957 and Lois moved to Ames. She married Theroy Arthur Hovick in 1959 and the family moved to Story City. Six adult children survive. Services in Story City.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

   Marilyn Arlene Johnson Rude, 90, Boone. Services in Boone.

BOONE AREA DEATHS

   Russell Peter Byriel, 82, Madrid. Born and educated in Audubon. Air Force vet. Married Winifred Balson in 1960. Worked as a welder and retired from Custom Steel in Ames. Survivors include his wife, Winifred, three adult children, including Jon Byriel of Madrid and one brother, Glenn Byriel, of Boone. Services in Madrid.

   Vera "Sally" Stumbo Myers, 97, Boone/Eastern Star. Formerly of Madrid. Born in Boone County. Married Dale Myers in 1946 and in 1968,  the couple made their home in Madrid. She continued to live at the family farm in Madrid after Dale's passing in 1982. The last two years have been spent at Eastern Star. She was an accomplished musician. Two adult children, Marlene Johnson and Brian Myers, both of Madrid survive. Services in Madrid.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS

   Clarence Ball, 94, Boone.

   Kenneth E. Sadler, 75, Story City, formerly of Coralville/Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-65. AIB. Worked in the business office at Iowa City West High School for many years. Later, worked in travel management in Iowa City. Several siblings survive, including Sharon Ver Helst, Dave Sadler and Tim Sadler all of Boone. Services in Boone.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS

   Chuck McCubbins, 81, Reno, NV. BHS-59. Survivors include his wife, June.

   Duane Kopp, 93, Boone. Private family service.

BOONE AREA DEATH

   Phyllis Ferrari Hoskins, 84, Ankeny. Formerly of Elkhart. Pilot Mound HS-56. Became an RN and then in 1978, a Physician's Assistant. Long time employee of Broadlawns Hospital in Des Moines. Survivors include two sons and a daughter. Husband James preceded her death as did her brother, Ray Ferrari, and two sisters, Beth Ferrari and Marilyn Baker. Services in Ankeny.

BOONE AREA DEATH

   Nancy Reardon Seemann, 70, Madrid. Married Ronald Seeman. Worked for the State of Iowa. Survivors include her husband, a son, a daughter and four siblings. Services in Madrid.

REGRETS

    I, the Kornerman, feel terrible. What can be worse than feeling its necessary to start an edition of the Korner with a profound apology because of a perceived senior moment? 

    In a recent edition, "Memory After Memory," we told of receiving a letter from a Boone native, BHS-62, and we reported some of his comments.

    However, we had the contributor all wrong. It was Fred Groat, BHS-62, that wrote the letter, not his deceased brother, Doug, as we indicated more than once in our confused report.

    I apologize profusely for this error and, as mentioned, it must just be one of those "old age" or senior moments. Its a poor excuse but probably factual.

    AND, what makes it so especially egregious is the fact that much of Fred's letter was overly complimentary of the work I've done through the years promoting the Boone community and our citizens success on the radio, in the newspaper and via the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Perhaps Fred's flowery tributes may have increased this old guy's head size too.....hopefully, on a temporary basis.

    P.S. To add to my misery, wife Jo added to my slippage by pointing out that I had misspelled Missouri in the same edition. I had it Mizzouri. This growing older ain't fun folks.

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    A former KWBG associate of mine, Mark Campbell, BHS-67, wrote, "the recent challenge by Mr. Groat to find another five-syllable sports team, like Toreadorettes, inspired me to try. No luck, but there is an equal.....the Everly Cattlefeederettes. They won state basketball titles in both 1966 and 68. Everly High School no longer exists....they were absorbed into the Clay Central school system. The idea of adding "ettes" has  intrigued and mystified me for years. Today, we see "Lady" added to mascot names....Lady Tigers, Lady Comets.....and that makes sense. To me, the strangest names come from Mediapolis. The boys are the Bulldogs and the girls are the Bullettes.....not the Bulldogettes."

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    Talked to old buddy Mel Murken, BHS-59, on the phone yesterday. I had intended to call him but he beat me to it. I wanted to compliment him on the wonderful segment I saw on KCCI-TV recently regarding the renovation of the Rippey ball park. Mel's first teaching/coaching job was at Rippey and when he retired, he decided to return to that town. At one time, the Rippey ball park was one of the best around. In fact, the Iowa High School Athletic Association chose it numerous times as a host to important tournament games, including even at least one state championship contest. Unfortunately, the passage of time and lack of local interest allowed the park to deteriorate. Baseball has been a passion of Mel's for life. He coached Ankeny High baseball for many years and was so successful he became a member of the Iowa Baseball Hall of Fame. When he returned to Rippey, he refused to accept the state of that ball park. With the limited help of a couple friends, he has completely restored that park. KCCI-TV took note of that and did a very nice 8-10 minute segment, including interviews with Mel, on the park rebuild. It was great fun to see.

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     Congratulations to the Des Moines Area Community College softball team. The Boone Campus Bears completed a wonderful season (over 50 victories) with a fifth place finish in the NATIONAL tournament. Emma Dighton, BHS-2021,who hit a ton of home runs for the Toreadors during her high school career, did the same for the Bears and won numerous recognition for her achievements. She will leave DMACC after one season to join the Drake University softball program. Her parents are Dan and Sally Wulkow Dighton, BHS-87.

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   BOONE CONNECTED/AREA DEATHS

    Alice Marie Martin Whittlesey, 89, Boone. Born in Boone. Married James Whittlesey in 1953. Alice worked at a variety of jobs, from finish carpenter to meter reader but family was always a priority. She loved traveling, singing with Sweet Adelines and was very involved in Eastern Star and Grace Episcopal church events. Survivors include two daughters, including Cynthia Vinson of Boone, two sons, including Steven of Boone and a brother, William Martin of rural Boone. Services in Boone.

     Phyliss LaVonne Nelson Pevestorf, 89, Ames, formerly of Stratford. Born in Carroll County. Coon Rapids HS-50. Married Darwin (Dean) Pevestorf  in 1951. The couple farmed near Nevada before Dean was called to military service. While he was gone, Phyliss lived in Jefferson. When Dean returned from service they went back to the Nevada farm until purchasing a farm near Stratford. She was active in Garden Club, Women's Fellowship, church and 4-H. The couple square danced and camped at the State Fair for over 30 years. Survivors include a son, a daughter and a daughter-in-law. Services in Boone.

    Jimmie Lee Orsack, 84, Boone. Born and educated in Oklahoma. Army vet. Married Madgelann Boone in 1966 and the couple moved back to Madge's hometown, Boone. Worked as a groundskeeper at ISU for 37 years, until retiring in 2003. The couple showed quarter horses and were involved in the Hunt and Fish Club. Madge passed in 2010. Survivors include a son, Jay Orsack, of Boone and two daughters, including Deanna Brown of Boone. Services in Boone.

    Ian Monti, 29, Ogden. Born in Spirit Lake. BHS-2013. Eventually lost a long, hard fought battle with cancer. Despite many health issues, he rarely complained. Survivors include his mother, Rhonda Maas, of Ogden, his father of Florida, his grandfather, Richard Schmidt, of Ogden and his uncle, Julian Schmidt, of Ogden. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later time.

    Gislea (Gisy) Phelps, 72, Oktaha, OK., formerly of Ogden and Boone. Born and educated in Germany. She and her son moved to the U.S., living briefly in Chicago before settling in Grand Junction. She worked 26 years for Sandler Built Homes and Archway Cookies in Boone before they both closed. Married Frank D. Phelps in Ogden in 2001. Worked in the Ogden schools kitchen until retirement. She was most proud of becoming a U.S. citizen in 2002. Survivors include her husband, Frank, son Loren Holm of San Diego and step-son, Les Phelps of Ogden. Services are pending.

    Kenneth Eugene Bregar, 85, Madrid. MHS-56 where he was an outstanding athlete. Married Betty Jean Sturdivant in 1956. Worked briefly at John Deere before moving on to Bridgestone Firestone. In retirement, drove a Madrid community school bus. The couple were longtime members of the Hawkeye Chapter Studebaker Club. Survivors include his wife, two daughters and two brothers. Services in Madrid.

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