Foothills News: “Cuppy’s Corner”

On Monday, April 13, 2026, there were Dominos played in the morning and then after lunch, Grandma got her fingernails painted. There was some afternoon music by Carolyn & Teresa.On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, breakfast was cocoa wheats, donut, and chocolate milk.

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Foothills News: “Cuppy’s Corner”

On Monday, April 6, 2026, Grandma ate breakfast cream of wheat, hard boiled egg, and blueberry muffin with a glass of chocolate milk. Grandma has been enjoying her tulips from Brian, Jullie, Carlie, and Berklie Bell. Grandma won 5 times at BINGO. Candi stopped out to visit.

Foothills News: “Cuppy’s Corner”

Monday, March 30, 2026, Grandma had a good breakfast of cocoa wheats with raisins and a blueberry muffin. Cindy stopped in as she was helping Grandma get things finished up in the apartment. She ordered a new video chat frame for me, as well.

Foothills News: “Cuppy’s Corner”

Monday, March 23, 2026, Grandma Darleen was up early. She had a whirlpool bath before breakfast, where she enjoyed an egg and a pastry. Grandma enjoyed the afternoon BINGO. For supper she had scalloped potatoes and ham.

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Letters to the Editor may be sent to: kristi@truedakotan.com PO Box 358, Wessington Springs, SD 57382The editor reserves the right to determine if material submitted for publication shall be printed and may edit for accuracy, clarity and civility.

Foothills News: “Cuppy’s Corner”

Monday, March 16, 2026, grandma had a whirlpool bath and then enjoyed cream of wheat, a delicious blueberry muffin, and a dish of fruit. She enjoyed another delicious meal at lunch which was tender roast beef, potatoes and gravy and chocolate milk.

FROM THE WS SUPERINTENDENT

Hello from the Wessington Springs Schools. It is March already and as always there is a lot going on. Two weeks ago our Juniors took the ACT assessment. As explained in an earlier column this is a different requirement from the South Dakota Department of Education for state testing.

Foothills News: “Cuppy’s Corner”

On Monday, March 2, 2026, grandma had cocoa wheats, hard boiled egg, and chocolate milk for breakfast. Grandma enjoyed the whirlpool bath. For lunch she ate beef stroganoff and cooked carrots. She played BINGO and won four times.