Need a Booster?

Do I need a booster? I wrote about this several weeks ago but the question keeps coming up. The reality is that we now The reality is that we now know that the protection from previous vaccination declines over time. That is, the defense provided by past doses becomes weaker as time goes on.

The Owls will be around for another summer

Baseball fans of Wessington Springs, Another spring is finally here and so is baseball. The Owls will be around for another summer to fill up some of your Thursday and Sunday evenings. It’s nice to have a strong bunch of local men to fill the roster.

THE INFLUENTIAL LIFE

You might never realize the influence you have in the lives of others. You might not feel like it, but you have influence in some way. How do you use yours? One of the churches I pastor is the United Parish of Alpena.

City at the Foothills

Darleen Cuppy wrote her Cuppy’s Corner news Monday morning. Delia Atkinson got it later in the forenoon. Darleen’s daughter Candi Sails came in the forenoon and visited awhile. Darleen had made a list of items she needed, and Candi got them for her.

Spartan Spotlight

It may be hard to believe, but the 2021-22 school year is quickly coming to a close. This week I’d like to highlight a few of the events our students have to look forward to before the last day of school. May 5 - Spartans Fun Day Field Day (from 12:50 p.m. to 2:20 p.m. at the Elementary School).

What To Know About Voting In June 7 Primary

Dear Editor: With the start of the absentee voting period on April 22nd, another election cycle in South Dakota has begun. I want to use this opportunity to share important information regarding the upcoming primary election, which will be held June 7th.

Fantastic Turnout at WSHS Blood Drive: Milestone Donors Announced

Dear Editor and community: Wessington Springs High School held a blood drive with LifeServe Blood Center on Wednesday, April 13, and had a great turn-out! Thirty-six donors registered and 45 units of life saving blood were donated.

Democracy and Covid

Battles between advocates for individual freedom and public officials regarding implementation of various public mandates (mask wearing, vaccination, etc.) continue. To me these represent conflicts which go to the very heart of the democratic process.

City at the Foothills

Darleen Cuppy wrote her Cuppy’s Corner news Monday morning. Delia Atkinson got it later in the forenoon. Darleen enjoyed the roast beef dinner from the Manor kitchen Monday noon. It was delivered by Marla Ness. Darleen watched the Minnesota Twins play Boston Red Sox Monday night. Twins won 8-3.

Spartan Spotlight

Each year, our students participate in Career & Technical Education (CTE) classes that include a component called Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO). These are cocurricular programs that supplement our student’s classroom experiences.