LETTERBOX: Thank You to our Cemetery Caretakers

To the Editor, Just wanted to share a note of appreciation to the folks who mow and trim Prospect Hill Cemetery — it looks beautiful! Also, thank you to all the other folks who keep the cemeteries in Jerauld County beautiful!Bless you all, Sandy Wenzel Wessington Springs

LETTERBOX: Sharing the Profound and Positive Impacts of 4-H

Dear Editor, I am finishing up my last month of 4-H as a youth. I want to share a few thoughts with my community as to why I think everyone should be a part of 4-H. I have been a part of the Prairie Hills 4-H Club for the past 10 years.

GRACE

Yesterday, I was heading to a very needed massage. I left home in plenty of time, just in case I would get behind slow moving equipment or run into a late road construction project. Traveling time is around 1 hour and 15 minutes to arrive at her home.

“Backpacks and Back to School”

School is back in session so it is time for a little pop quiz. What is an item that almost every student carries? If you said backpack you are off to a great start. Do you know what it takes to be at the head of the class?

“Cuppys Corner”

Darleen Cuppy wrote hernewsMondaymorning and Delia Atkinson got it later in the forenoon. It was Labor Day.Darleen’s daughter Candi Sails got some things Darleen needed. In the evening Darleen watched the Minnesota Twins play Tampa Bay. The Twins won 5-4.

“Cuppys Corner”

Darleen Cuppy wrote hernewsMondaymorning and Delia Atkinson got it later in the forenoon.Darleen enjoyed the cordon blue chicken dinner and cake from the Manor kitchen. In the evening Darleen watched the Minnesota Twins play the Atlanta Braves. Atlanta won 10-6.

Influenza and More

As Autumn rolls around we are hearing “time to get your flu shot.” That is good advice. The reality is though, like so much else in our world, more complicated. There are a number of additional concerns.

You Can Help Prevent Suicide If You’re Willing to Ask the Question

You need not be a superhero to save a life. You can simply begin with a caring conversation.It’s not an easy conversation, but this month is Suicide Awareness Month, and the courage you show when you talk to someone who’s struggling might be lifesaving to a friend or family member.

“Cuppys Corner”

Darleen Cuppy wrote her news Monday morning and Delia Atkinson got it later in the forenoon.Darleen enjoyed the hamburger, tater tots, green beans and blueberry dessert from the Manor kitchen. Monday evening Darleen watched the Minnesota Twins play the San Diego Padres game. San Diego won 5-3.

“Cuppys Corner”

Darleen Cuppy wrote hernewsMondaymorning and Delia Atkinson got it later in the forenoon.Darleen enjoyed the chicken fried steak dinner from the Senior Center delivered by Joanne Grohs. In the evening Darleen watched the Minnesota Twins play the Kansas City Royals. The Twins won 8-3.