Annual refresher course would go a long way to avoid open meeting violations

The South Dakota Legislature will convene on Jan. 14 and lawmakers will begin work on a plethora of issues important to our state. We hope open government and the public’s right to know are among the topics legislators will tackle.Open government is essential to good government.

What the reaction to a tragic shooting tells us about health care

This column was originally published by South Dakota Searchlight. An affiliate of States Newsroom, the nation’s largest statefocused nonprofit news organization, South Dakota Searchlight is supported by grants and donations.

“Cuppy’s Corner”

I wrote Cuppy’s Corner News Monday morning. Delia Atkinson got it later in the forenoon. I enjoyed the beef tips on rice with corn and pudding from the Manor kitchen. I went to physical therapy with Jen Jensen at 2:30 p.m. In the evening, I watched the Minnesota Vikings play the Chicago Bears.

“Cuppy’s Corner”

I wrote Cuppy’s Corner News Monday morning. Delia Atkinson got it later in the forenoon. I attended the Weskota Apartments membership meeting in the dining room at 10 a.m. Kristy Olinger called the meeting to order. The carpets and patio door need attention. I am a new board member.

SERVING ALL THOSE THE LORD SENDS OUR WAY

For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.

“Cuppy’s Corner”

I wrote Cuppy’s Corner News Monday morning. Delia Atkinson got it later in the forenoon. I enjoyed the hamburger, tater tots and strawberry dessert from the Manor kitchen. My daughter Candi Sails took me to a 1 p.m. appointment with Dr. Lance Lim for a check-up and I received my flu shot.

SDDVA December Column

As the holiday season approaches, it’s easy to get caught up in the rush of festive preparations— shopping, cooking, and planning gatherings. However, this time of year can be particularly challenging for many people, especially veterans and those facing financial difficulties.

Healthy Holidays are Happy Holidays

The time for joyous celebration is now upon us. You want to enjoy all the goodness of this season with family and friends, yet you don’t want to feel regretful for having over-indulged with excess pounds gained, the misery of indigestion or getting off track if you have a condition like diabetes.

LETTERBOX: Sharing fond memories from a childhood spent in Wessington Springs

Dear Kristi and crew, This is Melanie Haddorff Phelps. I used to enjoy this newspaper at my sister’s (Kay Haddorff Buchheim) in Sioux Falls. We’d discuss what was going on in Springs and watch for family names our parents knew, and that Kay remembered from growing up there.

“Cuppy’s Corner”

I wrote Cuppy’s Corner News Monday morning. Delia Atkinson got it later in the forenoon. I enjoyed the rib sandwich, baked beans, macaroni salad and cake from the Senior Center. It was delivered by Joanne Grohs.Tuesday my granddaughter Nicole Cuppy Hedt came to visit me.