LOOKING BACK

Isabel Dakotan August 11, 1960 Gene Gelino Legion Post plans unveiling ceremony August 21. Wallace Wortman, commander of the Gene Gelino American Legion post in Timber Lake, reports an unveiling ceremony will be held at the Timber Lake cemetery Sunday, August 21.

Congress needs to act to protect USPS

A move by the USPS to slow down mail service by cutting overtime and reducing sortation sure seems like a gambit by the Trump administration to impact voting by mail this fall. He practically said as much Aug. 13 on Fox Business. Democrats have proposed over $3.

Stray Thoughts

It’s not what we worry about that will likely kill us, although we spend inordinate amounts of time thinking about it. You can spend your entire life battling high cholesterol only to be killed by a wayward golf stroke from the next tee.

Messages in art

Second place winner in the COVID-19 Art Contest sponsored by the Cheyenne River Youth Project was Angel Benson, whose entry (LEFT) won a cash award of $200. Mahpiya Eagle Hunter, 8, won the $100 third place award (RIGHT). Tusweca Mendoza, 14, won first place and a cash award of $300.

Pierce, Brie tie the knot

The family of Pierce Keller and Brianna Kunf announce that Pierce and Brie were married on June 19, 2020 at Bridal Veil Falls near Lead in a double ring ceremony, officiated by Albert Keller, Pierce’s brother. Bodee and Fiona Keller, nephew and niece of the couple, were ring bearer and flower girl.

100 years !

Violet Rost, formerly of Isabel, turned 100 years old on July 16, 2020. Due to the pandemic, her family was able to visit her only through the window at her nursing home in Belle Fourche.

Why we should wear masks

It has been interesting to listen to the current discussion around wearing a mask that has been circulating throughout the nation over the past few months. The science is imperfect, we know that. Understanding the COVID-19 virus is a work in progress and our understanding is growing daily.

Which masks are best?

So, which type of mask is best to prevent the spread of COVID-19? Last week the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe delivered packets of KN-95 masks free to local businesses.

Choosing healthy habits

Early on in the coronavirus pandemic with many people spending a lot of time at home, a wise friend told me that people will likely come out of this “a chunk, a hunk, or a drunk.” So, here we are four months later, and I have observed these outcomes in several of my patients.