Isabel Town Board, Fire Dept. address drop in classification

The town of Isabel and the Isabel Fire Department are working together to address a significant drop in the community’s Public Protection Classification which, if left as is, could result in higher insurance premiums for home and property owners.

DOI introduces plan for training Native wildland firefighters

The Department of the Interior announced a new partnership Monday between the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Bureau of Indian Education aimed at preparing Native students for careers in wildland firefighting, strengthening the workforce while creating school-to-career pathways for tribal youth.

Appreciation

Members of the Timber Lake School Board were recognized during School Board Appreciation Week. A certificate was presented to them at the February 11 board meeting by Supt. Lori Enright. Board members are (front) l-r Joe Locken and Jake Kraft; (back) Tyrone Kraft, Doug Lawrence and Bryce Lindskov.

Sheriff’s Report

911 open line: 1 Administrative: 1 Ambulance Assist: 4 Animal: 2 Assist other Agency: 4 Bond/Presentence Compliance Check: 1 Controlled Burn: 2 Citizen Assistance: 1 Community Oriented Policing: 3 Death Investigation: 4 Disturbance: 2 Domestic (non-violent): 1 Domestic (violent): 1 Extra Patrol...

Fourth Circuit Court

Dewey County, Timber LakeJanuary 9Steven Mitchell, 54, of Pierre, speeding. Fine and costs $137.50 Jaci Alley, 54, of Isabel, stop lamps required. Fine and costs $25.00 Duane Hoff, 74, of Glad Valley, speeding. Fine and costs $97.50 Gregory Ketterling, 70, of Leola, speeding. Fine and costs $137.

Students at Work

Students in Mrs. Keller’s kindergarten class enjoyed Super Bowl activities in their classroom. They made and graphed predictions and talked about being a good sport. They brought their game face when they competed in a Super Bowl of word reading. Of course, the game ended in a tie!

Timber Lake School menu

Monday, February 23: Breakfast: French toast, bacon, juice, fruit, and milk. Lunch: Chicken fajitas, broccoli, pineapple, and milk.Tuesday, February 24: Breakfast: Biscuits and gravy, juice, fruit, and milk. Lunch: Hamburger on bun, baked beans, apples, and milk.

State okays large wind farm to be built near Philip

The Public Utilities Commission has granted a permit to Philip Wind Partners LLC to build a wind turbine farm in Haakon County which will be the largest in the state.The company behind the project said it will span 68,300 acres — that’s over 100 square miles — and generate 333 megawatts of energy.

Enright, Seiler receive TL School Awards for 2025-26

Nancy Enright was named Timber Lake Teacher of the Year at a ceremony attended by K-12 students and staff on Wednesday, February 11. And Donna Seiler was presented with the Missy Stover Support Staff Member of the Year award on Monday, February 16.

LOOKING BACK

News from past issues of the Timber Lake and Isabel newspapersTimber Lake Topic February 10, 1966 Dewey Soil Conservation District will be planting 195 acres of trees The Dewey County Soil and Water Conservation District will be planting 195 acres of trees this spring, according to John Beougher,...