Senior Center Moments

The first meeting of the 2025 year was held for the Wessington Springs Senior Citizens Center on Monday January 13. New officers were elected to replace those officers whose terms had expired.

Foothills News: “Cuppy’s Corner”

I wrote my Cuppy’s Corner News Monday morning. Delia Atkinson got it later in the forenoon.Tuesday, I enjoyed the chicken dinner and cake from the Manor kitchen. At 1 p.m. I had physical therapy with Brittany.

From the South Dakota State Legislature: District 20 News

On January 14th, we will start the historic 100th Legislative Session in the great State of South Dakota. A few weeks ago, Governor Noem presented her Budget Address. The FY2026 recommended budget is $7,300,714,543. Ten years ago, the recommended budget was $4,319,861,165.

GOD’S GOODNESS

“The LORD is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. The LORD is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made,” (Psalm 145:8-9, ESV).One may wonder how a good God could allow tragedies to happen such as the violent acts of terrorism that rang in the new year.

Foothills News: “Cuppy’s Corner”

I wrote my Cuppy’s Corner News Monday morning. Delia Atkinson got it later in the forenoon. It was a snowy day. Tuesday, I enjoyed the pork dinner from the Manor kitchen. Tuesday evening, I walked up to Ruth Jensen’s in the south apartments. I took her a belated birthday card and Christmas card.

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.

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.’Matthew 25:35-40 Throughout Advent this...