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The Booths: Jalee, Jon, Becky, Jenny, Blake and Jace. The family recently purchased Dakota Silk Screen & Embroidery and will take over effective Nov. 1. A few changes, like a new name, are in store for the business. Submitted Photo

The Booths: Jalee, Jon, Becky, Jenny, Blake and Jace. The family recently purchased Dakota Silk Screen & Embroidery and will take over effective Nov. 1. A few changes, like a new name, are in store for the business. Submitted Photo

New name, same service

Changes ahead for Timber Lake business under new ownership An old rule of business is that if something isn’t broken, don’t fix it. On the eve of taking over a business that has served Timber Lake and the surrounding area for the past 27 years, Becky Booth says she’s going to follow that old rule.

Construction underway on McIntosh School addition

Construction is underway on a new $9.5 million addition to the McIntosh School, with work to be completed by June 2024. Supt. Tyler Mareska said crews this week are pouring footings for the addition, which will house new classrooms for pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8 as well as office space.

Isabel trustees set hearing for liquor license request

The Isabel Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on Nov. 7 on an application for the transfer of onsale and off-sale alcoholic beverage licenses currently held by Wade and Jolene Maher, owners of Sparky’s Bar & Grille. Ashley Frischknecht, who will assume ownership of Sparky’s on Nov.
Debris pile

Debris pile

Debris pile

The construction and demolition debris pile at the Timber Lake City’s Restricted Use Site (dump) has exceeded its assigned space, resulting in a “poor” compliance rating from the S.D. Dept. of Ag and Natural Resources.

U.S. DISTRICT COURT

October 12, 2023 Rodd Rough Surface, 46, of Kenel was sentenced to two years and one day in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.

Dupree man sentenced for murder

A 50-year-old Dupree man was sentenced to federal prison last week after being convicted of seconddegree murder for the death of a man near Eagle Butte in the June 2022. Stuart Cochran Sr. was sentenced last Wednesday, Oct. 11, by Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange in U.S.

FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT

Corson County, McIntosh October 2 Darcey Mollman, 51, of Faith, speeding. Fine and costs $117.50 Gary Pederson, 78, of Isabel, speeding. Fine and costs $117.50 Rebecca Paynor, 51, of Mobridge, speeding. Fine and costs $117.50 Levi Taylor, 40, of Goodland, KS, speeding. Fine and costs $117.

Eagle Butte woman sentenced to prison for drug distribution

A 39-year-old Eagle Butte woman convicted of conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance was sentenced last week to four years in federal prison. Irene Guerrero was sentenced last Tuesday, Oct. 10, by Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange in U.S.

SHERIFF’S REPORT

Corson County Sheriff Alan Dale October 3 7:10 p.m. responded to a car vs. deer accident on Highway 12, four miles west of the Grand River Casino. October 7 11:38 a.m. responded to a two vehicle accident at the Highway 12 and Highway 63 intersection. 4:03 p.m.