BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Carolyn Ann Cottington, 88, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Stratford. SHS. Married Merrill Cottington in 1954. They couple farmed, lived in Stratford and owned the H&R Block tax office in Boone and other locations. Survivors include a son, Nathan (Donna) Cottington of Ogden and a daughter, plus three brothers-in-law, including Charles Wilcox of Stratford and a sister-in-law. Private family services with burial near Stratford.

BOONE AREA CONNECTION DEATH

     LaDonna (Dottie) Butts, 87, Naples, FL. Grew up on a farm with her brother and sister near Boxholm.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Joshua Conrad, 41, Perry. Born in Perry. PHS and the DMACC auto mechanic program. Married Michaela Gray in Boone in 2006. Worked at Moffitt's in Boone, Stivers in Des Moines and Casey's in Perry. He enjoyed fishing, playing the guitar, video gaming, playing cards and pool, bike riding and listening to music. Survivors include his parents, Robert Jr. and Gloria Conrad of Ogden, three children, two sisters and his grandmother. Services at Don Williams Lake.

WE HAVE RETURNED

    Yes, I know. Just as my wife, Jo, tells me when I'm disappointed by a loss...."It's just a game."

    But, about this Catlin Clark phenomenon? Its come late in life and I just don't know that I've experienced this feeling in my first almost 88 years.

    This young Iowa lady has me completely mesmorized. I simply can't look "away" for fear I'll miss something spectacular. A three that ripples the net (especially from logo distance), a seemingly normal basketball pass but with more.... a, sometimes, sensational flair to it, and then, of course, just the expression of joy and complete command and fire that she so often displays.

    It truly is amazing to see.

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     Alright.....yes I've been lazy. But, I finally, after a long delay, have accumulated enough contributed material that I can "pass on."

     With signs of spring in the air, class reunions can't be far behind. The BHS/BSH classes of 1958 are planning a 65-year meeting here on August 10, 2023. Its a ways off but here's your first Korner mention and we'll repeat the word as the time draws closer.

     The Herman Park Pavilion will be the meeting site from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the classes of '57 and '59 are also being extended invitations to join in the fun. Attendees are invited to bring their own lunch and choice of drink. In other words, they're brown-bagging it.

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     Along that same line, let's talk Pufferbilly. This year the dates are August 4-6 and the theme is "Throwbacks on the Tracks."

     Ann and Eldon Hutcheson have been named the Grand Marshalls for the annual parade and some "big time" entertainment has been booked. Blessid Union of Souls will perform and they are the first multi-platinum selling band to come to Pufferbilly in over the last 10 years.

     Best of all......the concert will be free AND Art in the Park is also returning after a recent absence.

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     A couple other "mentions." Boone's Pete Kostelnick, BHS-2005, who has become one of the world's most dominant unltra-running stars, is still active. In a recent trip to Las Vegas, he test ran a 1.7 mile loop course for 100 miles and over the back half moved up from ninth to a spot on the podium. 

     He said with some knee pain he almost dropped out after 18 miles and then the sun "got to him" at the 48, 50 and 65 mile marks but he didn't sit more than 10 minutes or so each time.

    Pete admitted, "my time wasn't great, but it was a great confidence booster using a little experience to push through and be excited about the road ahead for races this year."

     Sounds like those competitive juices are still flowing.

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BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Terry Trushcheff Honeycutt, 73, Boone. Born in Fort Dodge. Des Moines Tech HS. Married Kenneth E. Honeycutt in 1992. She loved flower gardening. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth, three children and a sister. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

BOONE CONNECTED DEATH

     Ruth Rebecca Pantier Dodd, 79, Boone. Born in Boone. Raised by her grandparents. OHS. Married Douglas Bruce Dodd in 1971 in Boone. A stay at home mom, she tended to the livestock and was the at-home mechanic. Famous for her cinnamon rolls, she loved to tinker, photography and genealogy. Douglas died in 2005. Survivors include a son, daughter, brother and sister. Services in Boone.

BOONE, AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

     Dale Frederick Lebo, 71, Boone. BHS-70. Survivors include his wife, Debbie.

     Michael (Mick) Hunter, 80, Pilot Mound/Grandview Dayton. Born in Boone. Boone schools. Attended a vocational college where he earned a degree in motorcycle mechanics. Married Doris Irene Hoag in Ogden in 1986. The couple made their home in Pilot Mound. A railroad employee, he enjoyed fishing and his love for motorcycles. Survivors include his wife, Doris, of Pilot Mound and a daughter. Services are pending.