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Timber Lake School Board Agenda

Wednesday, January 14, 20267:00 p.m. Regular January Meeting Superintendent Office1. Call meeting to order2. Pledge of Allegiance3. Approve Agenda4. Approve the minutes of the December 10, 2025 and December 12, 2025, Board of Education Meetings5. Approve financial reports-lunch, fiduciary funds A.

LOOKING BACK

News from past issues of the Timber Lake and Isabel newspapersIsabel Dakotan January 6, 1966 Clark headed to AberdeenIsabel’s Snow Queen, Robyn Clark, will participate in the state Snow Queen contest in Aberdeen January 14-15. Jane Waddell will enter the Junior talent show there.
Aberles announce new arrival

Aberles announce new arrival

Aberles announce new arrival

Marcus Patrick Aberle was born on October 24, 2025 at 6:50 p.m. in Bismarck, ND. He weighed 8 lbs., 7 oz. and measured 21 inches.His parents are Casey and Melissa Aberle of Timber Lake. He joins four siblings: Lincoln, Trevor, Jessa and Kara Aberle.

THANK YOU

Thank you for the gift certificates I received during the holiday drawing at the Country Market and Western Dakota Bank. I am blessed to live in this thoughtful and generous community. Faye Kraft

THANK YOU

A heartfelt and appreciative THANK YOU to the mystery person that surprised me with the generous monetary gift at Country Market.Your thoughtfulness and generosity is certainly appreciated. God bless you Sincerely, Kate Meier
Elizabeth Sudmeier and her brothers attended all their school years at St. Joseph’s Catholic School.

Elizabeth Sudmeier and her brothers attended all their school years at St. Joseph’s Catholic School.

The secret life of Timber Lake girl revealed many years after her death

“In the dark, Liz could be anyone,” Nathalia Holt says of Elizabeth Sudmeier in her book, Wise Gals. “She could be a bored housewife looking for an afternoon of amusement at the movies.

President signs law protecting Wounded Knee Memorial Site

President Donald Trump signed the Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act (H.R. 165) into law on Dec.19, preserving land for the Oglala and Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe (CRST) to memorialize the tragic event, a crucial step in federal recognition and protection of the sacred site.
Crystal Jewett

Crystal Jewett

Jewett appointed magistrate for Fourth Judicial Circuit

Crystal (Stambach) Jewett has been appointed magistrate/clerk of courts for the Fourth Judicial Circuit courts in Dewey and Ziebach counties.She replaces Judy Anderson, who has retired. Deputy Colleen Keller has also retired and is not being replaced.