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Heartbreak, Heroes and Hope – Luke's Fight For Life

From the Editor
Katie Sauck

The Green of Summer
     Co-ed softball and sand volleyball fill my evenings this summer. Last year at this time I was playing on a softball team too, and we ended the season with only one game in the win column. It’s not that we were that bad – every other team was just better than us. Looking back, it’s hard to remember which game we took the win home. After our last game (another defeat), everyone still walked off the field smiling and laughing. I remember being impressed with everyone’s good attitude. Although it would have been nice to take home more than one win, we all understood that winning isn’t everything. At least that’s what we told ourselves. We tried our best and had a ton of fun!
      While spending time at a ball field is an all-time favorite, nothing says summer like a picnic. They can be as simple as taking the food you’ve prepared in the kitchen and moving it to a table in the backyard or picking up a bucket of chicken and heading to a park or the lake. A picnic can also be a great opportunity to use your creativity.
      My mom, and publisher, Kay Sauck and I worked together to create three summer picnic tables. From a fun beach party theme to a formal table setting, check out the new twists on a summer classic starting on page 33. Mike and Christina Dietz and their children from Montgomery, Minnesota, and friends from St. James and Winnebago graciously agreed to model these picnic ideas. Contributing writer Ingrid Gangestad also shares some delicious recipes and tips for a fun day outside with the family.
      This month, we’re focusing on going green. Many local businesses are offering their customers environmentally friendly products and services. From a restaurant that serves all-organic food to a new, natural-fiber clothing line, this issue is brimming with people who are committed to a better environment. For family fun and the chance to learn while you play, check out New Ulm’s Putting Green Environmental Adventure Park featured on page 16. If you’re interested in trying on eco-friendly clothes for size, read about April Femrite’s Natural Bamboo Clothing on page 54.
      To do my part, I’ve already made some changes. After washing my grass-stained softball clothes, I hang them outside on the line along with my sheets. If you’ve tried it, you’ll agree there’s nothing better than line-dried sheets and I’m saving energy too. Summer’s a great time to try new things – even small efforts can make a difference. Happy summer!

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