Contribution to help launch solar power project on Standing Rock

A charitable contribution in the amount of $200,000 will be used to launch a first-of-its kind effort to bring solar power to the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation. The donation is from Pazala, the family foundation of Zep Solar co-founders Jack and Christina West.

Lopez receives Governor’s Award for Distinction in Creative Achievement

Arts South Dakota and the South Dakota Arts Council celebrated the 25th Governor’s Awards in the Arts on February 10 with online pre-recorded presentations. John Lopez, Lemmon, received the award for Distinction in Creative Achievement.

Swenson stepping down as Dupree superintendent

The Dupree School Board has begun its search for a new superintendent after Supt. Gail Swenson announced recently that she will step away from the position at the end of June and take early retirement.

LOOKING BACK

Timber Lake Topic February 5, 1931 Federal Loans to plant crop The question of assisting needy farmers of Dewey County in securing loans from the $45,000,000 fund appropriated by the federal government to be loaned to the farmers of the drouth and hail stricken areas in the northwest was the...

TRAIL CITY NEWS

Bill and Marchell Phillips arrived home Sunday after being in Hampshire, TN to visit their new granddaughter. On Saturday, Chuck and Marsha Aberle were in Mobridge to celebrate Amaya Aberle’s third birthday. They went to Bismarck with Tim Bollinger on Thursday.

SENIOR MENU

Monday, Feb. 15: President’s Day. Closed. Tuesday, Feb. 16: Hamburger on a bun, leaf lettuce with tomato slices, tater tots,baked beans, and an orange. Wednesday, Feb. 17: Ash Wednesday. Fish sandwich on a bun, potato wedges, tomato spoon salad, apple juice, and a banana. Thursday, Feb.

FSA Update: USDA extends CRP program

FSA County Offices are open for business by phone appointment only. The service center remains closed for visitors but we will continue to work with producers by phone and digital tools like Microsoft Teams, Box and One Span and emails. USDA Extends General Signup for CRP Contact: FPAC.BC.

Lip Sync contest winners

The group named 5 Piece Chicken Nuggets won first place in the Timber Lake Middle School Lip Sync Contest with their rendition of Perfect Pitch Audition (Since You’ve Been Gone.) L-R are Jasmine Nash, Lola Hornick, Meredith Maciejewski, Natalie Lawrence, and Kessa Bigger.

Student Art

These pencil drawings are by students in Heather Kraft’s art classes at Timber Lake School.

TL School menu

Monday, February 15: No School - President’s Day. Tuesday, February 16: Breakfast: Breakfast bread, yogurt, fruit, juice, and milk. Lunch: Chicken strips, green beans, dinner roll, fruit, and milk. Wednesday,February 17: Breakfast: Breakfast burrito, fruit, juice, and milk.