Illa Zink, a longtime, well respected and loved member of our community, took me on a delightful tour of that area.
I saw wonderful scenes of North Dakota farm country, including where Illa grew up. I recognized lots of familiar names from the past as well as the present... White, Laber, Garland, Lura, Rindy, Neumiller....
She showed me the farmhouse where she was born... in rustic decay now... along with a huge barn which time and wind have turned into a photographer's dream.
As we drove from there to Sykeston, we talked about how we loved the wide open spaciousness of our area and the ability to see for miles and miles.
In Sykeston, we admired the Fall decorations placed so thoughtfully throughout the town... and wondered who put so much time and effort into decorating.
As Illa drove around, I took pictures of buildings/decorations/signs that caught my eye.
The Saint Elizabeth Catholic Cemetery was awe inspiring with the beautiful, towering monument with Jesus as its centerpiece.
We admired the nice old Sykeston High School building and wondered what plans the community has for its use.
Also, the large lake and park were very inviting, making us want to get out and sit for a while and just enjoy the view.
The Autumn foliage made everything exceptionally beautiful.
Overall, the trip was very relaxing, enjoyable and informative... thanks to Illa who was an excellent tour guide! #sykestonnd #touringsykeston #smalltownND #carringtonndnews
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