National Grandparents Day was Sunday, September 13 and it was celebrated with a parade past the patio at The Summit and a youth contest at the Golden Link.
Fourth-grader Viggo Fischer won the Grandparents Day youth contest at the Golden Link for interviewing his grandpa Jerry Knutson.
YOUTH DAY CONTEST
What are your grandparent’s favorite things to do? Papa Jerry likes to paint and plant flowers in his garden.
Where did your parent grow up? In a small town near Wakonda, SD
What did your grandparent like to do when they were your age? Papa Jerry liked to ride ponies and he even rode one to school.
What is your grandparent’s favorite song, book, movie, food? Song – Amazing Grace, Author – Mitch Albom, Movie – Black Panther, Food – Spaghetti
Has your grandparent traveled? He lived in England and traveled all over Europe.
What is your favorite thing to do with your grandparent? I like to eat his famous tuna pasta salad with him.
What is your favorite memory of your grandparent? Going to Ox Cart Days with him.
