CLUTTER

One thing begets another, as the old saying goes. Concentrate and eliminate! The duty ahead was to clear out the office. I was always “proud” that the door could be kept open to the office, but lately, it was better to shut the door. Piles had accumulated.

“Cuppys Corner”

On Monday, September 16, 2024, I wrote my news for the True Dakotan and Delia came to pick it up. My daughter, Cheryl, came into town to go to an appointment with me. I appreciate the care that Dr. Lim and his staff provide and give me. My leg is doing better.

LETTERBOX: Sharing a review on flag etiquette

Dear Editor, I’ve noticed that the etiquette in displaying the American Flag has changed over the years. It's always important to have reminders and make note of the proper ways to display the United States flag. Source: https://www. vfw.

“Error 20” Brings Untold Gratitude

Perched on the platform’s edge east of the crow’s nest at the Jerauld County Rodeo Grounds, I raised the viewfinder of my Canon 5D and locked in my focus on the bucking bull about to explode through the chute.

“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. Darleen watched the Minnesota Twins, and the Los Angeles Angels play in the evening.

LETTERBOX: True Dakotan Serves as Connection to Home

True Dakotan staff, Thank you so much. I look forward to my copy of the True Dakotan every week. This newspaper is an asset to our community. I get homesick every time I read it. Thanks again. Carl Dean Plymouth, MN

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?