November

Journaling for the Ages
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Riverland Community College
Austin West Building, Room A237
2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Presented by: Sue Bergsieker

Join local author Sue Bergsieker (aka J.S. Deaton) to discuss personal journaling. Whether you do it for yourself, or to leave an historical legacy for your family, learn how to make your life’s story a fun, exciting, humorous, or poignant journey through your most cherished memories. What to document, how to document, and various styles will be covered.

About the speaker:
J.S. Deaton has published a trilogy of fantasy novels, The Call, The Promise, and The Restoration with Port Town Publishing of Superior, Wisconsin, and is at work on her fourth novel. In her spare time, she teaches community education classes on writing and publishing in Southern Minnesota, and also speaks on those topics at area schools.

She graduated from a small college in south central Minnesota and uses those experiences extensively in her writing. She is also a graduate of The Institute of Children’s Literature in West Redding, Connecticut. Her favorite stories to write are fantasies, with strong moral characters that get through life using their brain, muscles and sense of humor. She makes her home in Owatonna, Minnesota.

KSMQ - November 2008 — “Our Life’s Essential Information,” Saturday, November 3, 9 p.m.; Friday, November 21, 12 p.m.
Be prepared to help your loved ones when you get the call that says your parent is ill or in the hospital. The simple act of organizing and recording essential information about the people we love can make a huge difference at a time of emergency. See how to organize your life's “Essential Information” - the medical, financial, legal and personal documents and data that are important to you and those you love.

KSMQ - “Our Treasured Memories,” Saturday, November 3, 9:30 p.m.; Friday, November 21, 12:30 p.m.
After Debby Bitticks’ father’s crushing diagnosis of dementia and early Alzheimer's, she became his primary caregiver; responsible for his financial, medical and social health. This included finding and organizing his records: stock certificates, checking accounts, safety deposit boxes, doctors, medications and treatments. In the process, Debby found a treasure - the chance to know her parent in a new and special way.

December

Life Lessons from Andy Griffith
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Riverland Community College
Austin West Building, Room A237
2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Presented by: Gary Schindler

What lessons in life can we learn from The Andy Griffith Show? Enjoy an entertaining discussion of “lessons learned” through the viewing of a classic episode of The Andy Griffith Show. Participants will explore the attraction of Mayberry to Baby Boomers and their children, which values from Mayberry should we emulate today and what can we learn about friendship and respect from Andy and Barney, Helen and Thelma Lou, and Gomer and Goober.

About the speaker:
Gary Schindler has been a college employee for 17 years and is currently the Dean of Students at Riverland Community College. Gary is a doctoral candidate at the University of Nebraska and holds a Master’s degree in Counseling. His Bachelor’s degree is in History. Gary has performed as “Briscoe Darling” at three Andy Griffith Show cast reunion events around the country.

KSMQ - December 2008 — “Secrets of the Dead—Battle for the Bible,” Monday, December 8, 9 p.m.; Friday, December 19, 12 p.m.
Explore the dramatic, violent and world-shaking story of the most famous and widely-read book in history -- the Bible in English. A group of men in the 15th and 16th centuries began a crusade: bring the Scriptures to people in their own language for the very first time. They would help launch a religious revolution that ultimately changed the course of history in England.