SDDVA Secretary Whitlock’s July Column – Veterans Burial Benefits

GREG WHITLOCK, SECRETARY SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRSIn June, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that they will provide a commemorative urn or plaque for a deceased veteran.

“Cuppys Corner”

Darleen wrote her news Monday morning. Delia got it later in the forenoon.Darleen enjoyed the hamburgers, green beans and blueberry dessert from the Manor. In the evening Darleen watched the Minnesota Twins play the Chicago White Sox. The Twins won 8-6 in the 10th inning!

“Cuppys Corner”

Darleen wrote her news Monday morning. Delia got it later in the forenoon.Darleen ordered groceries from Springs Food Market. Ryan Jensen delivered them later in the day. Darleen appreciates the service. There was no Twins game.

LETTERBOX: Support the Springs Owls As We Host Districts

I occasionally write an editorial about the results of a game, a tournament or a season. Today I feel compelled to share some comments on your baseball team and the young men who comprise the team.To me they feel like kids, but they are not.

Prairie Doc Perspective: “What to do about Marijuana?”

There are so many questions. Is it safe? Does pot smoking lead to the use of hard drugs? What is the risk of pot smoking during pregnancy? Does marijuana have medical value in treating disease? Does smoking pot relieve the side effects of cancer treatment?

“Cuppys Corner”

Darleen wrote her news Monday morning. Delia got it later in the forenoon. Darleen enjoyed the chicken gravy, baking powder biscuit and cool whip & cookies dessert from the Manor kitchen. Viola Cuppy’s daughter Deb called from Texas to visit in the evening.

LETTERBOX: Disturbing Phone Call Scam Hits Close to Home

Disturbing Phone Call Scam Hits Close to Home To the Editor: This past week we received a call that alarmed us and which we want people to know about.Our phone rang, my wife Kathy answered and the caller was our grandson Elliott (or so it seemed). Kathy let him know she was pleased to hear from him.

“Cuppys Corner”

Darleen wrote her news Monday morning. Delia got it later in the forenoon. We had some rain. Darleen enjoyed the hamburger, tater tots, green beans and blueberry dessert from the Manor kitchen.Tuesday Darleen enjoyed the ham, cheese potatoes, peas and chocolate cake from the Manor kitchen.

LETTERBOX: Thankful for our health care workers in town

To the Editor, I just wanted to express my thoughts on a few things in our town. I always knew we were fortunate to have the health care that we do in our community. I wanted to take this time to thank everyone who takes care of us — from the clinic to the therapists on the other end.

LETTERBOX: The town is far from beautiful

To the Editor, I feel like the public should know about the problems we have in Lane! First off we have the highest taxes in Jerauld County — about three times higher than even Wessington Springs!! For what? The town does nothing for us.Second, now you see Leap to Lane advertised.