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daughter Vanessa and husband Tom Albrecht and their children Tyler 10, Abby 9 and Owen 5.  Vern and Virginia wore costumes for Halloween and passed out treats to 200 trick or treaters while the Albrecht family trick or treated with neighbors and friends.  The weather was beautiful and they were able to attend several events at their grandchildren's schools.
• Cousins Yvonne Healy, Jeannine Swanson, and Marcia Reints, all of Langford, Kathy Steiner of Lake City, Kay Tom of Clark, Kathy Olson of Pierre, Teresa Carlson of Omaha NE, Karen Brieholz of Fort Dodge IA, and aunts Margaret King of Sioux Falls and Bernice Docter of Amherst enjoyed a trip to San Diego CA.  They traveled to Omaha staying overnight with Teresa Carlson and flying out the following morning.  While there Kristal Docter of Costa Mesa CA, Dulcie Jones and Neicco of Chula Vista CA joined them.  They took in city tours, harbor tours, the zoo, Balboa Park, Seaport Village and as much sight seeing as possible.  There was something for everyone and very much enjoyed.  They returned home Sunday.
• Don, Becky and April Wegleitner were weekend guests of Allison Wegleitner and Dan Hamik of Worthing SD.  They all enjoyed some shopping and dining out in Sioux Falls on Saturday.  Becky reported that the Grand dogs, Spike and Roxie were happy to see them and are doing quite well. They returned home on Sunday.
• Yvonne Gibbs and Gerald Applebee enjoyed a trip to Branson Missouri this past week.  They saw ten shows while there.  Some of the shows were Christmas but they also enjoyed the stars performing their hits.  While there they visited two wineries.  Gerald returned to Claremont with Yvonne.  On Saturday morning they visited the Ogren farm.  Nate, Katie, Caroline and Owen Zeeb were there as well spending the weekend.  Great Grandma Yvonne enjoyed seeing how much those babies had grown.  On Saturday afternoon Yvonne and Gerald attended the Richie and Sharlene Anderson wedding.
• As this column draws to a close I'd like to encourage everyone to give me a call or an email with your news.  My phone number is 605-294-5874 and my email address is btschudar@yahoo.com.  I hope this coming week has you thinking of all the many things you're thankful for.  I know it sounds weird but I've learned to be thankful for some of the bad things that happen to me, as those unfortunate events and shortcomings have a way of teaching me to appreciate all the good things I sometimes take for granted. Have a great week!

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