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Law enforcement training

Law enforcement training

Law enforcement training

Sheriff's officers from Corson and Perkins counties, along with police officers from Eagle Butte and Faith, participated in training last week on the use of less or non-lethal weapons when dealing with dangerous situations.

Roadside mowing: Hold off until July 10

The South Dakota Departments of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) and Transportation (DOT) reminds individuals there are laws and rules governing when mowing right-of-way ditches can begin on the state highway system.

SHERIFF’S REPORT

Corson County Sheriff Alan Dale June 20 3:43 p.m., assisted BIA Police with a domestic assault at a residence in McLaughlin. 7:27 p.m., responded to a burglary alarm at a business in McLaughlin. It was found to be a false alarm. 9:05 p.m.

People you know

Long named to BHSU dean’s list Lorenda Long, a 2019 graduate of Timber Lake High School, has been named to the Spring 2022 semester dean’s list at Black Hills State University in Spearfish. Lorenda is the daugher of Chip and Rita Long of rural Timber Lake.
The elementary students at Duc in Altum, a week-long faith experience held at St. Joseph Center. Photo by Becky Maciejewski

The elementary students at Duc in Altum, a week-long faith experience held at St. Joseph Center. Photo by Becky Maciejewski

Duc in Altum Week at Holy Cross

A team of four young adults from the Diocese of Rapid City spent the week of June 19 - 23 at St. Joseph’s Center in Timber Lake sharing their energy, youthfulness and witness of the faith with 35 elementary children and 18 middle- and high-school youth. The elementary students met from 9:00 a.m.
New concession stand

New concession stand

New concession stand

Work is progressing on a new concession stand/restroom facility on the south side of the grandstand at Doug Kraft Field in Timber Lake. Constructed by local contractors, the new facility should be operational by the beginning of the high school football season this fall. Photo by Jon Flatland
Past DHS Alumni Board member Cindy Longbrake (LEFT) receiving recognition for her many years of service to the DHS Alumni Assoc from DHS Alumni Board member Robyn DePoy..

Past DHS Alumni Board member Cindy Longbrake (LEFT) receiving recognition for her many years of service to the DHS Alumni Assoc from DHS Alumni Board member Robyn DePoy..

Dupree Alumni gather at Pioneer Days Celebration

Dupree graduates gathered to catch up on their lives and share memories during the annual Dupree School Alumni program last weekend during Pioneer Days. With Maurice Lemke as the emcee, those classes ending in 2 were honored and asked to come forward and share how they’re doing.
Directors present for the South Dakota Native Homeownership Coalition’s first board meeting were (L-R) Elias Mendoza, South Dakota Native Homeownership Coalition Program Director; Tawney Brunsch, Board Secretary; Sharon Vogel, Board Chairwoman; Eric Shepherd, Board Vice-Chairman; Juel Burnette III, Board Member; and Lori Moen, Board Treasurer.

Directors present for the South Dakota Native Homeownership Coalition’s first board meeting were (L-R) Elias Mendoza, South Dakota Native Homeownership Coalition Program Director; Tawney Brunsch, Board Secretary; Sharon Vogel, Board Chairwoman; Eric Shepherd, Board Vice-Chairman; Juel Burnette III, Board Member; and Lori Moen, Board Treasurer.

South Dakota Native Homeownership Coalition Seats first board of directors

With June as National Homeownership Month as a fitting backdrop, the South Dakota Native Homeownership Coalition introduced its initial board of directors to its membership base and a myriad of partner organizations who were in attendance at the Coalition’s Annual Tour & Convening.

LOOKING BACK

Timber Lake Topic June 19, 1952 Curb and gutter construction started Construction of curbs and gutters on Main Street in Timber Lake began Monday. The Harry Kellogg Construction Company of Brookings was awarded the contract to furnish the materials and labor.