WE SHINE MORE LIGHT ON BOONE

     Boone....Boone.....Boone

     Pufferbilly......Farm Progress......Super Nationals......New schools

     Kostelnick......Rinehart.......Bassett.......Nigro-Weaver........the Kruse boys

     If you're not a Boone area lover, you probably get tired of the Kornerman's hard lean to the achievements of this area, this community and its residents.

     Got news for you......it isn't going to stop.

     How time flies. I remember when she was a little girl, then, BHS-15, and now a graduate of the Drake Law School. Catherine Anderson Skotzke, the daughter of proud parents, Bruce, BHS-79, and Mary Moffitt Anderson, BHS-79, has passed the Iowa bar exam and will be admitted to the bar in a ceremony on September 16.

    BUT, that's only half of a great story. Catherine will soon become an associate at the Des Moines office of Nyemaster Goode, PC, AND she'll be practicing law along with fellow Toreadors, Jeff Courter, BHS-80; Jeff Harty, BHS-87 and Richard Sapp, BHS-68. You think their might be some great Boone memories shared in that office?

    Dad Bruce, President and General Counsel for the Iowa Automobile Dealers Association recalled, "I think it's pretty special that Lloyd Courter, BHS-53, and I practiced law together in Boone and now, his oldest son and my youngest daughter will practice together also."

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    The Kornerman noted that Mark Edwards of Boone, a retiree after 30 years from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources in coordination and policy, has presented a guest column to the Des Moines Register.

    According to Mark's story, Iowa's present ecology cannot be sustained and needs healing. Simply said, he reports that our present tactics, "politics and blaming/shaming are not working" and he goes into detail the reason for those thoughts. Nice to see that the Register gives some space to a Boone resident.

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    Speaking of the Register. As I have indicated in the Korner previously, as usual, I have made my annual plea to the Des Moines newspaper for some kind.....any kind......of coverage of the Boone Super Nationals. I mean its been here since 1988 and maybe there has been some coverage that I missed......but still......this is a huge central Iowa event that, to my mind, deserves more than casual coverage.

    This year, I've again contacted the Register Sports Department and even Carol Hunter, the Executive Editor, pointing out this has to be one of Iowa's biggest events each year.......over 1,000 cars entered......all the fans, friends and families of the drivers who come to Boone from over 40 states and Canada, many of the thousands, to spend the entire week in our state.

    This year, I even added columnist Courtney Crowder of those at the Register that I contacted about why this event should be covered. She, at least, answered me......stating that her schedule is done well in advance but she would most certainly pass this concern on.........to guess who? Yes, the sports department which is always wrapped up tightly in a smaller Knoxville racing event.

    Haven't seen anything yet but here's hoping.......

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BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Mary Kathleen ( Kay) Jacobson Brown, 88, Urbandale. BHS-52. In 1956, Mary earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Clarke College with a major in Biology and minors in Chemistry and English. In 1971, she received her Master's Degree in Education from Drake University. Married Wendell Brown in 1960. Mary taught fifth grade at St. Joseph and later, transitioned to Holy Trinity School in Beaverdale. She left teaching to become the owner of Elsie's Gift and Card Shop in Beaverdale. In addition to Elsie's, the couple expanded their business to include Heart's Desire and Coffee Tree. She was an avid reader and bridge player and belonged to the Urbandale Golf and Country Club. Survivors include her husband, Wendell, two sons and a daughter. Her parents, now deceased, were Earl and Jennette Jacobson of Boone. She was a long-time member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.

     Daniel Ross Coleman Sr., 76, Grand Junction. Survivors include a sister, Sandy Pickett, of Boxholm. Services in Jefferson.

BOONE CONNECTED/AREA DEATHS

    Doris Marie Markt Plath, 94, Ames. Born in Missouri. ISU-49, a degree in Home Economics and Physical Education. Married Wesley Wells Plath in 1954 in Ames. The couple lived on a farm east of Ames for 30 years before to Ames. She taught Home Ec at BHS for 40 years. She loved sports, traveling, gardening, sewing and was a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and ISU teams. Two daughters survive including Paula Plath-Tenaheff of Madrid. Services in Ames.

  
    Andrew (Andy) Crow, 38, Grimes. Born in Cedar Rapids. Cedar Rapids Jefferson HS. Earned a B.S. degree from Arizona State University. A National Merit Scholar finalist in high school, he was also very talented musically. Worked in the genetic engineering department at Pioneer Hi Bred for 10 years. Was currently employed as a D.J. Survivors include a daughter, his loving partner, Krystal McClain of Ogden, his parents and a brother. Services in Ogden.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

    Jennifer Leigh Thompson Greimann, 39, Waukee. Survivors include a son and two daughters, her parents, Larry and Nancy Thompson of Perry,  two brothers, Timothy (Stacy) and Aaron (Jessica) Thompson, both of Boone and two sisters. Services in Perry and Madrid and burial at Mt. Hope Cemetery at Madrid.

HAVE A WONDERFUL, LONG HOLIDAY WEEKEND

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BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

    Linda Marie Hopkins Williams, 81, Nevada. Formerly of Boone. Born in Boone. Attended Boone schools. Married William "Bill" Schell in Boone in 1957. They divorced. She married Bruce S. Williams in Ames in 1983. He passed away in 2008. She was a good cook and loved playing bingo at Mesquaki Casino. Also loved playing cards, country music and watching TV. Survivors include four adult children, four step-children, a brother, sister-in-law and two ex daughters-in-law. Service in Pilot Mound.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

    Nila Ellen Craven Haleen, 71, Boone. Grew up in Boone. BHS-69. Married James Haleen in Boone in 1969. The couple made their home in Boone. For 20 years, she owned and operated Duds n Suds here. The couple, eventually, moved to Ames and Nila worked for 20 years at McFarland Clinic in environmental services. She loved to sew, shop and spoil her cats and dog. Survivors include her husband, James, of Ames, three adult children, including Angel Haleen (Chad Morton) and Andy Haleen (Kylie) of Boone. Two sisters and a brother also survive. Services in Boone.