One Last “Cuppy’s Corner”

On Monday, July 27, 2026, Grandma had a busy day. After the whirlpool bath, for breakfast she ate cereal, boiled egg, and cup of fresh fruit. Grandma wants to send happy anniversary wishes to Fred and Cindy Zenk and Ryan and Alisha Bell. Candi had a couple of her grandkids out to visit.

City at the Foothills

A century ago neighborhood ladies would collect news and submit it for publication in the weekly newspapers. They wrote about new babies, lost lives, weddings, barn raising, crop reports, weather, recipes, quilting bees and anything of interest in their area.

More Than a Column

When I bought the True Dakotan in 2015, one of the first people to stop by my office was Darleen Cuppy.She looked at me with a smile and asked, “Well, I suppose you're going to stop publishing my news.”I smiled back and assured her that I had no intention of doing any such thing.

FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT: WESSINGTON SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Greetings, Wessington Springs Community. It is hard to believe but our summer break is about over and school days will be starting soon. I know kids do not want to hear that message. However, I also know that when students come back to school they will be excited and ready to go.

Foothills News: “Cuppy’s Corner”

On Monday, July 20, 2026, the morning activity was dice game. Becky asked Grandma if she got her fun and fitness movement in by throwing the dice? Grandma likes her fingernails painted pink but didn’t get them touched up this week as she thinks they still look so good.

Foothills News: “Cuppy’s Corner”

On Monday, July 13, 2026, Grandma had hamburger with tater tots, green beans, and a cup of fruit. Bingo was enjoyed in the afternoon.On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Grandma had some visitors this morning.

Foothills News: “Cuppy’s Corner”

On Monday, July 6, Grandma enjoyed beef stroganoff, cooked carrots, and fresh fruit for lunch. Dominos were played in the morning as well as Fun and Fitness with Sandy.

Foothills News: “Cuppy’s Corner”

On Monday, June 29, 2026, Grandma Dar participated in Fun and Fitness, although she tells us it isn’t so much fun. Grandma knows the fitness exercise helps keep her strength and she is grateful. Grandma also had a whirlpool bath, which she says feels so good!

Foothills News: “Cuppy’s Corner”

On Monday, June 22, 2026, breakfast was oatmeal and raisins, with toast and chocolate milk. For dinner they served hamburgers. For supper they had hotdish and a cup of peaches.On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, breakfast was malto- meal, bacon, and a donut.

FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT: WESSINGTON SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT

WESSINGTON SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICTI hope everyone is enjoying their summer. It is a great time for students and staff to relax and recharge. Also great for families to spend time together.