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SHAWNEE MAGAZINE sunflowerpub.com
Shawnee M A G A Z IN E
Vol. 10 / No. 1
FALL/WINTER 17
Editor Kelly Gibson Designer/Art Director Jenni Leiste Copy Editor Leslie Andres Account Executives Ariele Erwine Nathan Peterson Ad Designers Jenni Leiste Amanda Nagengast Contributing Photographers Kevin Anderson Sarah Reeves Contributing Writers Katy Schamberger Kimberly Winter Stern Production Manager Shelly Bryant
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dear reader, Summer held on tightly this year, but I’ve been looking forward to cooler weather. It’s my favorite time of year because I get to snuggle under blankets with a good book and a warm mug of cocoa. As the
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weather cools and the nights get a little longer, I find myself gravitating toward scary stories. Maybe it’s the anticipation for Halloween , or maybe it’s childhood memories reading A Christmas Carol, which has a few notable ghosts, but the cool seasons are the perfect time for a fright. In this issue, Beth Kornegay covers Shawnee’s haunted history, accompanied by illustrations courtesy of Jake Angell. It’s guaranteed to give you a different kind of chill than the dropping temperatures outside.
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If scary stories aren’t for you, this issue has a little something for everyone—from the inspiring story of Judy Gerling’s climb up Mt. Kilimanjaro to the motivating piece about how Karen Sullivan’s crafting hobby turned into a successful online business.
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So snuggle in, grab a cup of cocoa and enjoy!
Kelly editor, Shawnee Magazine
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Karen Sullivan shows off her handiwork: mittens made from upcycled sweaters. Read on page 22, how Sully’s Softies started as a craft and became a booming business. Photo by Sarah Reeves