Dare I say this?
Nobody..... has been more BOONE than I.....EVER. For close to 80 years, I, through the spoken word, printer's ink or a micophone have, consistently and almost always positively, touted the many virtues of this community and its inhabitants that have been so important to my life and to others.
WHOA! .....No regrets. I've said it and I'm glad..... Reminds me of Dizzy Dean's most famous quote. Many years ago, a baseball Hall of Fame pitcher and long time baseball broadcaster, Dean, who's syntax often drew laughter as well as criticism, uttered his true feelings when questioned about his boasting.
Dean said, "It ain't bragging when you did it.......and I did it."
Well, I the Kornerman, still enjoy, at this stage, telling great stories about current great community contributors, as well as those who provided memories that still survive. I did it......and will continue until.
And, we've got a few things to share today.
K-----K
First, a salute to a former resident who continues to make a name for herself in the art world.
Jo Ann Hendricks, BHS-67, has a studio and gallery in St. Paul, MN and this very weekend, she is showing her drawings via the Saint Paul Spring Art Crawl at her home base on Water Street in Saint Paul.
Her success has been echoed by financial success and numerous sales, even to overseas clients.
Jo Ann was honored last year by being selected as a juror for the Minnesota State Fair Fine Art Competition, drawing and pastel, but she indicates her art time and energy "go forward" by setting up exhibitions for this year and beyond, taking part in various art crawls and entering a select Call for Arts.
She admits, "I'm always thinking about what to do next as an artist." She adds that she's always available for Art Crawls or by appointment. To contact her....joannhendricks.studio@gmail.com.
I have to add great memories of Jo Ann's parents and entire family. Her mother, Dorthea, working at Herald Drug on the north side, and her dad, Chuck, heavily involved in their kids athletic endeavors.
K-----K
Jerry Manriquez, BSH-57, lost his wife, Joanna Lacey Manriquez, BSH-56, recently and the Manriquez family is certainly remembered by Boone residents past and present.
One of the earlier memories, of course, is the fact that their famous pizza was one of the first such delicacies available to our community. Yes, in the area the Kornerman spent his earliest years, around 17th and Carroll, folks remember, right on that northeast corner, the Manriquez home, is where pizza's were made and sold right out the door.
And, who could ever forget the dancing Manriquez twins, Jim and John, both, BHS-56,who were so locked up in their dance routine than one false move could bring them both down. Were they really tied to each other?
Now, only Jerry survives. Jim, John and Michael, BHS-69, are all gone.
K-----K
Looking ahead, the Boone County Historical Society is planning some events in September that Toreador football fans should enjoy.
It just so happens that the BHS football team of 1976 won the conference championship with a record of 8-1.
In addition to that victory alone, its the 50th anniversary of that Merle Harris coached squad. As a result, class members are working hard to have a community celebration.
So far, plans include an introduction of team members at a Toreador game, September 25. Then, on September 26, the Boone County Historical Society will begin an Open House exhibit that will be in operation from after Labor Day through the end of the month.
More details will come as that time draws closer.
Especially for the benefit of those "outside" visitors, the Pufferbilly celebration this year is from September 18-20.
K-----K
Worldwide Korner headquarters are located at 928 South Jackson, Boone, Iowa 50036-4932. Phone number is 515-432-1530. Leave a message. To email your stories/memories/comments/death notices........https://kelleyskorner1@blogspot.com
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