THE STORY GOES ON AND ON

       I assume there are those few who live under a rock, without any type of available communication, have no knowledge, whatsoever, of this Caitlin "thing."

       Heavens, even the major television networks have joined all the nation's major newspapers to report their latest findings on the Iowa super star basketball player.

       I, the Kornerman, don't intend to take a moment of time, yours or mine, to rehash the start and continuation of this story. HOWEVER, something has popped into this old mind that may, eventually, add another layer of intrigue into this adventure.

       Perhaps it's strange, but regarding this coming story addition, I'm thinking of one-hit wonders through the years. Anybody out there remember Bobby McFerren? The singer is kind of forgotten but we still hear, "Don't worry, be happy" now and then.

      There are so many similar cases ........musically there's C.W. McCall and "Convoy"; the Ballad of Davy Crockett; Carl Perkins and his "Blue Suede Shoes", Jeannie C. Riley and "Harper Valley P.A" and way back, remember singing along "this ole house" with Stuart Hamblen. In various other facets of our lives, we can all remember other "one hit wonders".........things, here today, gone tomorrow.....beanie babies, pet rocks, flappy bird and anything 3D.

       So, what in the world does this have to do with the Caitlin story?

       I'm predicting we may soon see another one hit wonder as part of this saga.

       As I understand it, the WNBA basketball league, without serious consequences, has a limit of technical fouls that can be charged to an individual. Our girl Caitlin is the current leader in that category with  seven fouls. BUT, anything beyond eight technicals will require a one game suspension each. So, she's walking? a tight rope the remainder of the season.

       Maybe it will never happen but I count 16 games remaining on the Fever's regular season schedule. As of this offering, they have an 18-10 record so Caitlin has had her seven technicals in 28 games and we all know her passion for the game and her corresponding histrionics, which can erupt at any time she feels disrespected or fouled.

       My question then is this..........which one of the WNBA officials cadre will be the one to assess that eighth technical? Will any one of them look forward to it? Or,will they want to completely avoid the possibility? And, who knows, maybe, somehow, the league office will never allow that maximum to occur to its biggest star.

       Still, it will be interesting to see the possibility of this scenario "playing out." If it does occur, will the assessor of the famous foul/suspension become a hero, a villain or just another "one hit wonder?" 

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       Love it, love it, love it, especially when one of our own is successful.

       Chris Murphy, a former Toreador athlete, BHS-99, has been in the midst of a fantastic journey. He is an assistant coach for the 2026 Grandview Christian Thunder softball team that recently won the state 2-A championship. Then too, his daughter, Mariah is the senior catcher on that team. The future is bright also. The team had just two senior players, along with four sophomores, two freshmen and an eighth grader.

       Beyond all that, in the 2026-27 school year, Chris will take the reins as the Grandview Christian School Superintendent.

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BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Dennis Arthur Bass, 82, Waterloo. Born in Boone. Moved to Waterloo and worked at Rath Packing, John Deere, Cashway Lumber and Tyson. Survivors include his wife, Sharon, three sons and three brothers, including Tom (Carolyn) Bass and Larry Bass both of Boone. Services in Waterloo. 

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Joyce Ann Ervin Rouse, 87, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Ottumwa. OHS. University of Iowa College of Nursing. Married Wayne Rouse in Iowa City in 1961. The couple lived in Saginaw, Michigan during Wayne's medical internship and on Midway Island when he was in the Navy. Boone became home in 1964, Wayne as a doctor and Joyce as a full-time homemaker. She enjoyed being involved in many organizations, including the Salvation Army, her church and NP PEO. She also loved hosting people in her home.Joyce enjoyed needlepoint and her gigantic cookbook collection. The family children and grandchildren were dearly loved and she was passionate about spending time with them. She thrived in the sunshine and hot weather and loved driving her red mustang convertible with the top down. Joyce loved gardening and pets were also an important part of her life. Survivors include a daughter, Diana (Perry) Byriel of Boone and a son, David (Linda) of Florida as well as the grandchildren. Services in Boone.

       Albert (Al) Sorenson, 94, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Des Moines. Grew up near Norwalk. Married JoAnn Jeffries in 1951. Army vet. Settled north of Madrid. After farming, Al set up an insurance business outside of Madrid. He also served as Boone County Auditor for almost 16 years. Then, he was an Iowa State Senator for five years and served two terms as Boone County Supervisor. The couple set up the Hancock House, a bed/breakfast in 1989, finally retiring to the Regency in 2012. Survivors include his wife, JoAnn, of Boone and three children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services in Boone and Adel.

       Cheryl Leichliter Tilley, 79, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Boone. Married Richard Tilley in 1980. Richard died in 1999. Cheryl worked as a cosmetologist at Spurgeon's for a number of years. Also worked as a crossing guard, a site manager and deliverer for congregate meals, helped lead a group of widows and widowers called Lados and was a foster parent from 2000 to 2008. Cheryl enjoyed bible studies in her home. Survivors include a son, Wayne Tourville, a step-son, Mark Tilley and nieces and nephews. Services in Boone.

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

        Eddie Dean Pritchard, 91, Cedar Falls. Born in Boone. BHS-53. Eddy served as a police officer in Sioux City during the 60's. Retired from the military as a Chief Warrant Officer 3 (CWO3). He was active in the military from 1953-77.He married Alyce Jacob in Lehigh in 1955. She died in  2011. He married Phyliss Hathaway in Waterloo in 2014. After years in law enforcement, Eddie became a security guard at the Waterloo John Deere Foundry, working there for 23 years before retirement in 1997. Even then, he continued as a tour guide at the John Deere plants. Eddie studied ministry part-time at Cornell College and became a certified lay minister in 2016, filling in at various area churches. He was very involved in Masonic work and was a two-time Past Master. He enjoyed fishing and completed RAGBRAI seven times. Survivors include his wife, Phyliss, a son and daughter and a step-son and step-daughter. Services in Waterloo and Elkhart.      

        Jason Danner, 54, Boone. Born in Carroll. Glidden-Ralston HS-90. Received an AA degree from Iowa Central CC in May of 1992 and then a bachelor's degree in Ag Business from Iowa State in 1994. Married Monica Stangl in Manning in 1996. Jason worked in the agronomy field at several co-ops before moving to Boone and joining Heartland Co-op, where he was still employed. In his early years, he played slow pitch softball and he always has had a passion for classic cars, especially Corvettes. An avid Cyclone fan, he attended Cyclone football and basketball games with his family. He enjoyed riding his bike and supporting his daughters various events. Survivors include his wife, Monica, two daughters, Madyln and Natalee Danner, eight siblings and numerous in-laws. Services in Boone. 

        Susan Alane Thompson Berg, 78, Boone/Ames. Born in Fort Dodge. Her dad was an Air Force Officer, so her early years featured movement to six states, Newfoundland and the Far East. Despite her travels, she remained anchored to her Iowa roots. She was crowned Miss Iowa in 1968 and was Second Runner-up in the 1969 Miss America Scholarship Pageant. Susan earned a B.A from the University of Iowa in 1972 and a Master of Arts degree from Iowa State in 1978. Earlier in life, Susan married Thomas Good. Then, in 1991, she married Keith Berg. Susan was deeply proud of her Norwegian heritage and, of course, her entire family. A gifted watercolorist for over 30 years and a dedicated educator, she served on the teaching faculty at Iowa State University's College of Design for two decades. Survivors include her husband, Keith, of Boone, four sons, Wade, Matthew, Adam and Aaron and their wives,  Keith's daughter, Mareny Berg, her brother, John Thompson, and several grandchildren. Services in Boone.

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Kevin Scott Ford, 68, Boone. Passed after a long cancer battle. Born in Webster City. BHS-76. Worked at Duffy Appliance for more than 20 years, then at the Fareway warehouse for 25 years until retirement. Kevin enjoyed pheasant hunting and shooting sporting clays. He had a passion for Harley Davidson motorcycles, which he owned and rode for more than 20 years. Survivors include his partner of 14 years, Becky (Barstad) Wilson, a son Brock, a daughter, Drennon, and his sister, Deb Svaleson, of Boone. A COL will be held in Boone.

       Anthony (Tony) Ward, 85, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Denver. United Community HS-59. Earned an Associates Degree from Ellsworth Community College. Was an Armed Forces vet. Married; Joan (Price) Garvey in 1864. After raising six children/step-children, they divorced. Worked for John Deere 30 years before retirement in 1995. Served as a Vice President and Secretary of the local union. Married JoAnn (Dorsey) Friedmeyer in 1988. The couple wintered in Tucson and also spent time in Bella Vista, AR. For seven years, they traveled their motorhome from coast to coast. He enjoyed bowling, softball and golf. Survivors include his wife, Jo Ann, the children and grandchildren. Services in Boone.

       Gary Clyde Finch, 83, Des Moines. Born in Boone. Attended Lincoln Elementary. The family moved to Des Moines. Services in Des Moines.

       Angela Budzinsky, 51, Iowa Falls. A cancer victim. Born in Boone. Parents were Byron Swett (deceased) and Debra (Broadie) Swett. Services in Iowa Falls. 

COMMENTS ON CAITLYN

       All of a sudden, it came to me..........

       I must be the only media person in the world who hasn't commented, in print, on Iowa/Indiana Fever basketball star Caitlyn Clark. It seems everybody else with breath in this world of ours has had SOMETHING to say about her.

       A majority have echoed favorable comments but then, of course, there have been numerous naysayers as well.

       Most of what I write will be favorable. HOWEVER, in fairness, I will be taking the "high road" and discussing a few things that give me an unpleasant feeling.

        I really don't think I can add a thing to what her numerous supporters have been shouting. All the scoring and passing records, the classy way she's responded, sometimes in difficult circumstances, to media scrutiny etc. etc. etc. 

       I'm really a big fan of hers and I'd like to claim she deserves a score of 100 plus BUT......even though she seems to be mistreated in various ways, in game or outside, I don't appreciate the ultimate whining, complaining etc. that, sometimes, our Iowa girl displays. Its all there for everyone, worldwide, to see. Then too, there could be some language issues that need cleaning up as well.

       I, the Kornerman, coached Little League and Babe Ruth baseball for 25 years and I'm not here to say I did everything perfect. We all feel mistreated at various times via various issues but I had a standard rule.......my players were NEVER to disrespect authority, argue with or whine about something they didn't approve of. NEVER. If they had a beef with umpires or anything else, they were to bring it me and I would determine whether it was something I should discuss with the umpire or others involved. 

       I wish it was that way in the WNBA. Instead, it seems there's hardly a time "down the floor" that some player has to go to an official with their complaints. It slows the game down and what can be gained by all this ypping? To me, its way out of control. And yes, there, I'm saying it.....our girl Caitlyn is one of those complainers.

       There's such a simple solution. Why don't these coaches make it clear.........if you have a complaint, come to me and I'll handle it. BUT, if you go on your own after an official in ANY disrespectable way, you will be saddled on the bench or, perhaps, even suspended for a game or two, not just by me but by league officials.

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       In the last edition, I listed some of the many local events to look forward to in the coming weeks. I also asked for help in listing other things I hadn't mentioned.

       Good old Ann Onymous, a faithful contributor to the Korner, sent a post card with some info on the Thomas the Tank appearances coming to  Boone......September 12-13 and September 18-20. That always draws a big crowd.

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       Then there's Vern Modeland, BHS-50, another viewer who always finds something to add-on to.

        Regarding our recent story about Lindy's, he wrote, "you said something about ordering pop. Say that back East and they will smile and say, "You must be from Iowa. No one else calls it pop." Also, you didn't mention that we were given a free coke from Lindy's on the way home from school, walking, this is, back in the day upon presenting a report card with an A showing on it."

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         The Kornerman's question of the day. With all this bombing......night, after night, after night......don't we ever run out of bombs?? Are bombs being made continuously so we never "run out?"

          Just wonderin'. 

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BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Dawn "Sue" Coe Laube, 69, Boone. Born in Boone. Her parents were Larry and Freda (Mayse) Coe. Grand Community HS-74. Married Randy Laube in Boone in 1974. Sue was especially dedicated to her family and was very passionate about all animals, especially her cows and her cat. She enjoyed the outdoors and loved mushroom hunting. Survivors include her husband, Randy, a daughter, Amy Laube, a son, Eugene (Amy K) Laube all of Boone. Two brothers, Steven Coe and John (Kara) Wallace also survive. A COL is planned at Community United Methodist Church.