shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com “South Dakota History” Features Railroads, Childhood Memories, Elk Point PIERRE, S.D.—Staterun railroads, a childhood memoir, and William DuPont’s connection to the town of Elk Point are highlighted in the latest issue of “South Dakota History,” the quarterly journal of the South Dakota State Historical Society. Steven J. Bucklin focuses on Gov. William J. Janklow’s decision to have the state purchase rail lines in “Working on the Railroad: A History of the South Dakota Core Rail System.” By 1979, many of the railroad companies in South Dakota had gone bankrupt, leaving farmers unable to transport crops efficiently. Janklow supported the state’s purchasing and running of several rail lines, which restored or maintained service on vital routes. Bucklin teaches at the University of South Dakota and is the author of several books and articles on South Dakota and diplomatic history. “Adventures on False Bottom Creek, 1940– 1948: One Girl’s Story” follows the childhood experiences of Margaret Foglesong Ball Lloyd as her family moved from Los Angeles, California, to a farm near St. Onge, north of the Black Hills. There, Lloyd grew up among a large extended family, attended a oneroom school, and felt the impacts of World War II on the home front. Lloyd earned her M.S. and Ph.D. from Washington State University and is a former professor of behavioral psychology. She now lives in Des Moines, Iowa. In “Small Pond, Big Fish: Elk Point and William DuPont,” John D. Fowler reflects on the connection between the famed DuPont family and the town of Elk Point, where William DuPont moved in 1891 to take advantage of South Dakota’s lenient divorce laws. Although DuPont lived in Elk Point for only a short time, he and his second wife impacted the community in ways that continued for decades. Today, the high-school football stadium occupies the site of his former home. Fowler received his law degree from the University of Virginia, worked for multiple law firms in New York, and currently serves on the board of trustees of the South Dakota State Historical Society. “South Dakota History” is a benefit of membership in the South Dakota State Historical Society. For information on membership, call 605.773.6000. To purchase individual issues, call 605.773.6009. MMC To Host ‘Addams’ Open Auditions Open auditions (for high school age and up), for Mount Marty College’s upcoming production of “The Addams Family Musical” are set for Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 3-4, beginning at 7 p.m. in Marian Auditorium on the Yankton campus. Those auditioning are asked to bring a song to share accapella. A cast of 20-plus is needed to fill this new musical which runs Halloween weekend, Oct. 31-Nov. 3. Non-singing and dancing roles are available. This production is directed by Andy Henrickson, with vocal direction by Brandon Connell and choreography by Kathryn Reimler. If you have questions, contact Andy at 668-1533 or email ahenrickson@mountmarty.edu Book Page Dahlia Wreath Craft Event Set September 3, 2019 • Page 11 The Bookworm ‘Lost Dogs’ Comes Up Aces “Where the Lost Dogs Go: A Story of Love, search, and the Power of Reunion” by Susannah Charleson; © 2019, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. 320 pages ——— BY TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER The panic can’t be described. Your dog is missing. How did he get out? Where did she go? Most importantly, where is he now and how can you ever hope to find him? Do you run outside, call the neighbors, call her name? That panic is horrible, so be prepared by reading “Where the Lost Dogs Go” by Susannah Charleson. The story sounds like a nearending: because of her work with dogs and rescue groups, Susannah Charleson gets constant pleas to save and foster dogs that are scheduled to die by euthanasia. It’s heartbreaking and she does what she can, but on one hot Texas day, after receiving multiple messages about a filthy, smelly little mixed-something breed that was doomed, Charleson did a little more. She didn’t need another dog; she already had several, including some that were on hospice care, but this little waif seemed different. He wasn’t giving up, and neither was Charleson: she fetched the new “family member” and named him Ace. For Charleson, this was what she’d done all her life. Her parents had both been fierce animal advocates, and she grew up with pets they’d found and saved. Many of her best memories of childhood were wrapped in animal tales; both her parents seemed delighted that she’d carried on the efforts and in this case, they supported the idea of helping the little guy. But Ace wasn’t like a lot of other strays. He was loved once, says Charleson. He was well-mannered, happy, housebroken, and enjoyed car rides. Once his health issues were addressed, he got along well with other dogs and with people. What had happened to him that he’d ended up living in a culvert in a sketchy neighborhood? Library Card Sign-Up Month Set For Vermillion Library VERMILLION — This September, the Edith B. Siegrist Vermillion Public Library is joining the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide for Library Card Sign-Up Month, a time to remind parents, caregivers and students that a library card is the first step towards academic achievement and lifelong learning. A library card opens a world of infinite possibilities through resources and services that give students the tools to succeed in school and beyond. From STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) programs, family storytimes, to makerspaces and in-person or virtual homework help, libraries transform lives through education. Libraries offer free and fun educational resources and activities that bring families and communities together. The Vermillion Public Library has after school activities for children, monthly Lunch & Learns and book discussions for the adults, and many other special programs throughout the year. Libraries play an important role in the education and development of children. Studies show that children who are read to in the home and who use the library perform better in school and are more likely to continue to use the library as a source of lifetime learning. This year, Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 4” characters Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Bo Peep and friends are going on adventure as Honorary Chairs of Library Card Sign-Up Month. In their role, they will promote the value of a library card and bring attention to the many ways libraries transform lives and communities. During September, the Vermillion Public Library will host activities, including a free movie at the Coyote Twin, several book discussions, a #LibraryLove photoshoot, and Due to popular demand, the Yankton Community Library is offering a second session of the Book Page Dahlia Wreath Craft. The class will be offered on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, at 6 p.m. There is no charge for this class, but you are welcome to bring a donation of new school supplies in lieu of a registration fee. If the August class filled before you were able to register, you are invited to register for this session as soon as possible. Spaces are limited. For more information, contact the library at 605-668-5275 or library@cityofyankton.org. Herd Co Feedlot VERMILLION — The public is invited to the monthly Lunch & Learn at the Vermillion Public Library on Friday, Sept. 6, at noon, at which Kent Nerbern’s book “Neither Wolf nor Dog” will be discussed. In this 1996 Minnesota Book Award winner, the reader is drawn deep into the world of an Indian elder known only as Dan. It’s a world of Indian towns, white roadside cafes, and abandoned roads that swirl with the memories of the Ghost Dance and Sitting Bull. Threading through the book is the story of two men struggling to find a common voice. “Neither Wolf nor Dog” takes readers to the heart of the Native American experience. Learn about and discuss “Neither Wolf nor Dog” while you eat lunch. Refreshments will be served, but guests are welcome to bring their own food. September 3 thru Haven’t read the book yet? September 30 Stop by anyway and listen to the discussion. 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Says Charleson: “Dogs don’t wander until they do.” If you’re a pet lover, you know the panic you feel when your baby goes missing: it’s instant, helpless, urgent and terrifying, all at once. “Where the Lost Dogs Go” can help make sure it doesn’t happen again. But lost-dog-proofing advice isn’t all you’ll find here: author Susannah Charleson writes about her parents, who showed her compassion for animals and who couldn’t live with one another, but couldn’t live without one another, either. She includes her dog, Puzzle, in her tales, which will please fans of her other works. It’s kind of like having a book wrapped in a book wrapped in explanations for how rescue groups work and how readers can ensure their pets make it home if they’re ever lost. That makes this story a valuable investment, one to read and save-in-case. For Dog Moms, Cat Daddies and pet sibs alike, if you don’t read “Where the Lost Dogs Go,” you’re missing out. Upholstery - Select Group 20% Off INTERESTED IN THIS SPOT? 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