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Walhalla Public Library news

Body By Tammy Olson, Director Hi, everyone. Glad to be back. We will be starting Story Hour on Tuesday, Sept. 30. It will be held from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. every Tuesday. We will be having different readers and lots of fun activities. Hope to see everyone here.
An apple has about 100 calories, and it contains potassium, vitamin C and other nutrients. (Pixabay photo)

An apple has about 100 calories, and it contains potassium, vitamin C and other nutrients. (Pixabay photo)

Prairie Fare: Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away?

Body “Are there any apples on our tree this year?” my older daughter recently asked. “There are lots of ripe apples high in the tree,” my husband responded.
Prairie Doc Perspective: On the spectrum

Prairie Doc Perspective: On the spectrum

Prairie Doc Perspective: On the spectrum

Body I had a friend in high school who was generally considered a bit odd. He didn’t dress quite right, never knew how to “read the room,” and often talked far too long and in far too much detail about computers— at a time when very few households even had one.
Fall is the time of year when Tiger Eyes give us a spectacular display of colors. (Flickr photo by jacki-dee)

Fall is the time of year when Tiger Eyes give us a spectacular display of colors. (Flickr photo by jacki-dee)

Dakota Gardener: Tiger Eyes, a fall showstopper

Body When I was in high school, I used to work at a greenhouse and nursery. During my time there, I was introduced to so many different plants, but one plant that always stuck out to me was the Tiger Eyes sumac, or referred to by its common name, the cutleaf staghorn sumac.
From the Pastor’s Desk:

From the Pastor’s Desk:

From the Pastor’s Desk:

Body Last week, I wrote about birthdays and the dignity of every human life, of hard-heartedness and mercy, and of the Merciful Father (Prodigal Son). As I wrote my article, I did not connect that we would use special readings this last weekend. Sept.
Pizza types vary in crust thickness, sauces, toppings and order of the ingredients. (Pixabay photo)

Pizza types vary in crust thickness, sauces, toppings and order of the ingredients. (Pixabay photo)

Prairie Fare: Pizza — A slice of nutrition

Body “Do you know which is the most popular handout on the NDSU Extension website?” someone asked me. I was surprised by the answer: “Your handout about how to make a pizza!
Prairie Doc® Perspective: What questions do you have?

Prairie Doc® Perspective: What questions do you have?

Prairie Doc® Perspective: What questions do you have?

Body We have all heard it before. Before the end of the visit, the doctor will usually ask, “Do you have any questions?” That is usually the precise moment that my mind goes completely blank. Every question I can think of seems silly or embarrassing.