Katie and Bernie Hunhoff of South Dakota Magazine were guest speakers of the American Legion Auxiliary recently. They related that this is the 40th year for publication of the South Dakota Magazine and there is a plan to print a Special Edition to commemorate the last 40 years of stories and pictures about the folks of South Dakota. Over the years, stories about many unknown people and places have been written.
For example, there was the story about a hermit who lived without simple life’s necessities or luxuries, yet was great help and friend to his neighbors. After reading the stories, people were moved with compassion and sent him many helpful gifts. Also the life story of Q.
C. Miles, who returned from WWII with PTSD (yet unidentified at that time) and was able to turn his life around. He coached in Gann Valley and was a huge help to students there dealing with racial injustice.
Katie told about South Dakota Humanities and South Dakota Arts sponsoring the annual Festival of Books, which was in Brookings Sept. 21-22. The Humanities Council also sponsors the One Book South Dakota, and this year’s selection is “Little and Often” by Trent Preszler who has South Dakota roots.
His author tour included a presentation at the Yankton Community Library on July 2. The November/December issue of South Dakota Magazine will contain “Dinner Table Topics,” which will be of interest to all ages..