Reflections Of Days Past Edla Aune still lives in the house she bought with her husband, Arthur, in 1952. It’s a beautiful two story white farmhouse near Volin. She’s 102 years old. And she’s written four books since 1995. Each of those things, in their own, are pretty amazing but together it’s outstanding. Edla was born on a farm near Irene and she attended school at Clay Valley, a rural school, and Irene High School. She taught in Yankton County for a brief time before marrying Arthur in 1939. Together, Arthur and Edla had seven children. Edla then taught oil painting to sixth graders at Hurley School for five years, third graders in Wakonda for two years, and sixth graders in Irene for one year. She also taught oil painting from her house as well as calligraphy. She enjoyed china painting, crocheting, reading, and traveling. And Edla, of course, enjoys writing. Edla started writing in high school but had no formal writing classes. The idea to write a book was always there for Edla, as she wanted to put her stories as well as other’s down onto paper for people to enjoy. Then Arthur gave Edla a word processor for Christmas and Edla set to work to write her first book, “Reflections of Days Past.” She used Pioneer Press in Freeman to publish it. The book touches on personal moments of Edla’s life, stories and photos. Edla surprised her children with the book for Christmas. Outside of Eldean, who took the photo for the cover, none of the kids CONVERSATIONS SHOULD BE TWO-SIDED. Just like your balance sheet. And, starting here can help you take control of your financial life. We understand the unique facets of financial planning for women and can help you reach your goals. See what a Raymond James advisor can do for you. LIFE WELL PLANNED. Kathy Greeneway Certified Financial PlannerTM 225 Cedar Street, Yankton (605)665-4940 First Dakota Brokerage Services, Inc. A subsidiary of First Dakota National Bank. Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC an independent broker/dealer. Securities are offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, and are not deposits; not insured by FDIC or any other governmental agency; not guaranteed by the financial institution; subject to risk & may lose value. First Dakota National Bank and First Dakota Brokerage Services are independent of RJFS. knew their mother had written a book. She had them all open the present at once and it definitely surprised them. After finishing the first book, Edla realized she still had more stories to tell and wanted to include her family and friends, as well as tell stories about the area. She had learned a lot about writing and publishing from her first book, such as ordering more than expected. Her first book sold out within months and she had had to reorder which cost more than the first order. With this knowledge, she started working on her second book. “Journey Down the Road” was published in 1996. Because she had learned so much from her first experience, this one was a smoother process. However, this book required more research than the first because she contacted more people, but she enjoyed every minute of it. The second book talks more about places and people’s memories at those places. The first book was pink, as that is Edla’s favorite color and her second one was blue because that is Arthur’s favorite color. The second book is still very personal, but also features many familiar places to people who grew up in this community. The Corn Palace, Bethesda Home, the Meridian Bridge, and Wall Drug are just a few. vAune continued on page 23 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Bring In A Completed Chemo Cap and Receive 15% Off Your Entire Purchase! Cancer Caps will be donated to cancer patients in Yankton and the surrounding areas. 10% OFF All PINK Items In The Store! Save All Month! Expires 10/31/17 909 Broadway, Tripp Park Plaza 605-689-3999 www.eweknitit.com Open: Monday-Friday 10am-6pm • Saturday 10am-5pm HERVOICEvSEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2017v5