Removal of century-old elevators to alter skyline view of Isabel

The community of Isabel’s skyline will look much different in the next few weeks following the removal of the two tallest structures in town - the grain elevators - from the south side. Neither of the more than a century old elevators, owned by CHS River Plains, have been used since 2010.

Desire to help other veterans leads Totton to Dewey County VSO post

Marshall Totton knows first-hand just how frustrating it can be for veterans trying to wade through the policies and paperwork involved when dealing with the Veterans Administration. His own experience is what prompted him to apply for the open Dewey County Veteran Service Officer (VSO) position.

Petitions filed

Two more candidates, both Independents, have filed petitions for Dewey County offices. Vincent T. DuPris of Eagle Butte filed for the District 4 commission seat. Incumbent Bob Berndt, a Democrat, had previously filed.

POLICE REPORT

Number of Calls for Service – 269 Accident w/ Injuries: 1 Accident w/o Injuries: 3 Assault: 3 Assistance to Other Dept.

LOOKING BACK

News from past issues of the Timber Lake and Isabel newspapers Timber Lake Topic May 24,1934 Wanted- Men with teams to work in coal mine. Will pay 65 cents per hour in coal at the rate of $2 per ton. 17 cts. royalty to be paid by the worker on delivery of coal.

TRAIL CITY NEWS

On Friday, Chuck and Marsha Aberle were in Bismarck and had supper in Mandan with Jamie, Corina, Briston, Bray, and Breckon Friesz. Bill and Lynn Hahne went to mass for Wayde Grage’s graduation on Saturday night. They also attended the reception after.

Meals on Wheels

(Timber Lake and Isabel) For reservation or cancellation please call 605-848-1632, 24 hours in advance. Please call by Friday 4 p.m. if eating Monday. Monday, May 6: Cheese enchilada, mini beef burrito, corn, tossed salad w/tomatoes, fruit cocktail, and churro.