NAEC releases statements regarding bullying

Prior to the Timber Lake School Board’s passage of an updated harassment/bullying policy at its July 14 meeting (see story below), the school’s Native American Education Committee (NAEC) expressed their support for the changes made to the policy.

Jake Kraft elected to head school board

Jake Kraft was elected president of the Timber Lake Board of Education for the 2021-22 school year during the board meeting last Wednesday, July 14, succeeding Marie Gross, who did not run for re-election and was replaced by Joe Locken. Bryce Lindskov will serve as vice-president.

Derby fire

The Isabel and Timber Lake fire departments responded to the “Derby Fire” shortly after 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 16 near the Carol Ducheneaux residence east of Timber Lake. The fire was contained to half an acre but did burn several old vehicles.

FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT

EDITOR’S NOTE: Some of the circuit court news from Corson County from January to June has been delayed. Reports are being published as space and time allow. January 11 State of South Dakota vs. Brian Keith Welsch, 52, of Morristown.

SHERIFFS’ REPORTS

Dewey County Sheriff Dan Assman July 11 Welfare check, handled by officer deputy, Hwy 20/MM 181 Drug influence evaluation, handled by officer/deputy, Main Street, Eagle Butte July 12 Ambulance, patient treated, transported by EMS, Isabel Citizen assist, handled by officer/deputy, Hwy 20 Fire,...

Cultural training

This group visited the Timber Lake Museum on July 14 as part of a traditional cultural specialist training. They viewed exhibits and became acquainted with resources available. SITTING (L-R): Anposkawin Vance, Robert Carter Keckler, Bruce Bettelyoun, Antoine Arpan, Kevin Dyda, Jeryn Big Eagle Sr.

Karen Holzer co-authors book about D.C. Booth Fish Hatchery

Let’s Feed the Fish, a children’s book, has been published in honor of the 125th anniversary of the D.C. Booth Fish Hatchery Spearfish. The 32-page hardcover book was co-authored by Kindra Gordon, Karen (Dahlgren) Holzer (formerly of Timber Lake), and Joanna Jones.

Mystery books...

People who like mysteries won’t run out of reading material any time soon as “The Mystery Man” delivered another load of hard cover mystery books (118 to be exact) to the Dewey County Library at Timber Lake on July 14.

Dewey County Fair is Thursday, July 29

If you’re looking for the Dewey County Fair during Timber Lake’s Days of 1910 Celebration this week, you won’t find it. The fair has been moved to a new date, Thursday, July 29, placing it between the Timber Lake and Isabel celebrations.

Class of 1981 - reunion?

Although no details were available at press time, the Topic has heard some rumors of a reunion of the TLHS Class of 1981 for this weekend.