U.S. DISTRICT COURT

July 19, 2022 Brenda Faye Fernandez, 48, of Eagle Butte, convicted of conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance was sentenced on July 19, 2022 by Chief Judge Roberto A.

Learning about the Bible

Holy Cross Church hosted Summer Bible School for kids last week. ABOVE: Sarah Schweitzer leads a musical activity. RIGHT: LuAnn Lindskov teaches a lesson about the Holy Mass.

Senators introduce legislation to improve home ownership opportunities for Native American veterans

U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.), member and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, introduced the Native American Direct Loan Improvement Act, bipartisan legislation aimed at helping Native American veterans achieve homeownership.

Here comes the BOOM!

Bragging rights and more than $8,000 in total prize money will be on the line Friday, July 29, at the annual Days of 1910 demolition derby at the Timber Lake Rodeo Arena. The flag is scheduled to drop on the first heat of the night at 6:30 p.m.

Shadehill Rec Area opened to mourning dove hunting

The South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks (GFP) Commission recently finalized several proposals regarding hunting seasons within the state, including finalizing antelope seasons and a move at Shadehill State Recreation Area in Perkins County.

Deadlines and Office Notes

FSA Calendar Deadlines: August 1, 2022: County Committee Nomination Forms Due; check with your local County Office for information on which LAA is up for election. October 15, 2022: Grazing Period ends. September 5, 2022: Service Center Closed in observance of Labor Day.

MEALS ON WHEELS

Monday, August 1: Salisbury steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, pears, and bread Tuesday, August 2: Chicken ala king over rice, oriental vegetables, pineapple tidbits, fortune cookie, and bread Wednesday, August 3: Chef salad, dressing, crackers, tropical fruit, and fruit...

TLHS Class of 1994

The Timber Lake Class of 1994 held a 28 year reunion at Steve Holzer’s place near Trail City on July 9, 2022.

LOOKING BACK

Timber Lake Topic July 19, 1962 Winter wheat crop destroyed by rust half of spring wheat threatened Winter wheat crops in Dewey County and surrounding counties are lost for this year because of rust. Black stem rust on winter wheat is wide-spread, and some is being found on spring wheat.

Former Standing Rock tribal council member sentenced for embezzlement

A former Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Council member convicted of embezzlement and theft of tribal funds was sentenced last Monday, July 18, to federal prison and ordered to make restitution. U.S. District Judge Charles B.