News

Changes set at Catholic churches

As of July 1 four Catholic churches within All Saints Parish will be affected by changes to the availability and/ or frequency of ministerial services.Two are to be closed completely: St. Joseph’s Church in Ridgeview and Immaculate Conception Church in Bridger.
Cathy Lemburg received a plaque from Dewey County Commission Chairman Bob Berndt at a retirement party in her honor on June 19. She also received a star quilt from county employees presented by Highway Supt. Will Wiedmer.

Cathy Lemburg received a plaque from Dewey County Commission Chairman Bob Berndt at a retirement party in her honor on June 19. She also received a star quilt from county employees presented by Highway Supt. Will Wiedmer.

Lemburg retires after 36 years at highway department

Cathy Lemburg started working at the Dewey County Highway Department in June of 1990, meaning she worked there for almost exactly 36 years before retiring.Before starting at the Highway Department, Lemburg worked at the Western Dakota Bank as an assistant cashier.

SDPBD remains committed to SDHSAA events

Despite national attempts to defund public television, South Dakota Public Broadcasting remains committed to covering state athletic and fine arts events.

Summer reading program dates set for month of July

Mark your calendar and preregister your child(ren) ages 5-9 for the Summer Reading program that will be held in July 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 from 10:00-11:00 MT (Note: July 1 has been added). A family member must have a free library card on file to participate. The theme is Unearth a Story.

Correction

In the ad for a card shower for Mary Scherr Jones’ 100th birthday which appeared in the Topic last week, a line was omitted. Mary is the sister of the late Jake Scherr of the Timber Lake area. Her address is 3300 Englewood Ave. Rm.113, Yakima, WA 98902.

1, 2, 3 big parades on tap

Summer is the time of celebrations, rodeos, and parades! Towns around the area are having their celebrations and that comes with a parade through town.
Oren and Tracy Lesmeister are displaying their Spirit of ‘76 tractor at their place on Highway 212.

Oren and Tracy Lesmeister are displaying their Spirit of ‘76 tractor at their place on Highway 212.

Dewey County ranch family celebrates America 250

A star-spangled tractor proudly flying Old Glory greets travelers along U.S. Highway 212.This Spirit of ’76 is one of little more than 200 manufactured by CASE in 1976 to celebrate America’s bicentennial.
You’re in Kraft country!

You’re in Kraft country!

You’re in Kraft country!

A pair of billboards went up along Highway 20 in Timber Lake last week celebrating the community as the hometown of Tucker Kraft, tight-end for the Green Bay Packers. Western Dakota Bank is sponsoring the billboards and will be adding advertising along the bottom.

TL School Board fills open positions on teaching staff

The Timber Lake School Board approved several new hires at their meeting on Wednesday, June 10.Board members approved Shaun Maher as the middle school English language arts teacher, Lisa Nash as the concessions manager, Kailee Leuning as the Spelling Bee and Academic Olympics coordinator, and...

Timber Lake City Board holds reorganization and special meetings

Crow River Construction presented a change order to the Timber Lake City water project to include the block on E Street between 4th and 3rd streets, which was approved by the board at their regular meeting on Monday, June 8.The deadline for spending $1.3 million of the ARPA funds has been extended...