Flashback Friday: From the patch to painted perfection

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) —The countdown to Halloween is ticking, and pumpkins everywhere are getting ready for their moment in the spotlight. In this morning’s Flashback Friday, KELOLAND’s Michael Schwartz takes us back to 1993 for a colorful twist on a classic Halloween tradition.

Pumpkins, pumpkins, and more pumpkins as far as the eye can see, and what a variety. You’ve got your pumpkins with a lot of heart. You’ve got your world-weary traveler pumpkin types. And even, well, is there any place this guy doesn’t show up? Anyway, all clowning aside, this is the person who puts the pictures with the pumpkins.

Lorain Nemier had to find a way to sell the pumpkins she had, and plain, unpainted pumpkins just weren’t selling. But now, she can’t make enough of these models…

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