THOUGHT FOR TODAY Indian summer breezes blow, The geese are taking flight. A softly glowing harvest moon Lights up the starry night. The special warmth and happiness We feel throughout September Will fill our hearts all winter long With beauty to remember. PIERRE...
Parker’s Midweek Update
Vol. 23, No. 44; Thursday, August 31, 2023
THOUGHT FOR TODAY "We must face that there is always hardship in the world. When you have gotten as old as I am, you have to face that story. But we have to try to be happy with the small things around. All the flowers on my balcony! The little things like that! When...
Vol. 23, No. 43; Thursday, August 24, 2023
THOUGHT FOR TODAY Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time. --- Martha Troly-Curtin PIERRE GOVERNORS SPORTS ROUNDUP This week's schedules: --- THURSDAY Girls tennis: Brandon Valley (at Rapid City), 2 p.m. Girls soccer: at Sturgis, 4 p.m. Boys soccer: at Sturgis, 6...
Vol. 23, No. 42; Thursday, August 17, 2023
THOUGHT FOR TODAY For those who are starting a new school year: " If you work really hard and be kind, amazing things will happen." --- Conan O'Brien PIERRE GOVERNORS SPORTS ROUNDUP This week's schedules: --- THURSDAY Boys golf: at Rapid City invitational, 8 a.m. ---...
Vol. 23, No. 41; Thursday, August 3, 2023
THOUGHT FOR TODAY This is the coolest summer you will ever experience. PIERRE GOVERNORS SPORTS ROUNDUP Early-season schedules of fall sports teams: GIRLS TENNIS: Aug. 11-12, home invitational. BOYS/GIRLS SOCCER: Aug. 11, at Douglas; Aug. 15, home vs. Sioux Falls...
Vol. 23, No. 40; Thursday, July 20, 2023
THOUGHT FOR TODAY To everyone who complained in the wintertime that it was too cold, are you happy now? STATE LEGION BASEBALL PLAYOFFS With the regular season completed, the Class "A" Legion teams begin best-of-three play-in series today (Thursday). The winners of the...
Vol. 23, No. 39; Thursday, July 6, 2023
THOUGHT FOR TODAY Success is failure turned inside out. The silver tint of the clouds of doubt And you never can tell just how close you are, It may be near when it seems so far. So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit. It's when things seem worst that you must...
Vol. 23, No. 38; Thursday, June 22, 2023
THOUGHT FOR TODAY "The vast majority of people are kind, loving and good. The vast majority of people want to be of service to others. That's where the true connection lies. The vast majority want to create a better world with what we know and with who is living...
Vol. 23, No. 37; Thursday, June 8, 2023
THOUGHT FOR TODAY Not voting is not a protest. It is a surrender. --- Keith Ellison PIERRE GOVERNORS SPORTS ROUNDUP Softball: Khalan Smart of the Governors team was named to the ESD Conference's all-conference team. Girls golf: At the state "AA" tournament played at...
Vol. 23, No. 36; Thursday, June 1, 2023
THOUGHT FOR TODAY Far up in the deep blue sky Great white clouds are drifting by. All the world is dressed in green. Many happy birds are seen, Roses bright and sunshine clear Show that lovely June is here --- F. G. Sanders STATE BASEBALL CHAMPIONS! When the high...










