Parade, SD

Merlin Bruguier, age 56, of Green Grass, SD, entered the Spirit World on Monday, August 2, 2021 at Eagle Butte, SD. Funeral arrangements have been placed in the care of Rooks Funeral Home of Eagle Butte, SD.

Justin Charles Miller, age 42, of Timber Lake, SD, entered the Spirit World on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at the Cheyenne River Health Center, Eagle Butte, SD. Justin is survived four sons: Quaren White, Rapid City, SD, Lane Miller, Batesland, SD, Tristan Dupree and Boston Miller of Timber Lake. Three daughters, Ikea Janis, White Horse, SD, Taelyn Vah, Ada, OK and Holly Miller of Timber Lake. His mother, Donita Mellette, Rapid City, SD; two brothers, Myles Miller, Timber Lake and Wylie Miller of Eagle Butte. Two sisters, Julie Miller, Rapid City and Ashley Miller of Timber Lake. Four Grandchildren.

A 25 year old woman from Dupree convicted of Assault by Striking, Beating, or Wounding has been sentenced by U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno. Cache Patricia Hebb must spend 6 months in federal prison, followed by one year of supervised release, and pay a special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund in the amount of $25.

A federal grand jury has indicted a 28 year old man from Eagle Butte for Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm. Tahlon Ducheneaux pled not guilty. The Indictment alleges that on March 23, 2021, in Eagle Butte, Ducheneaux, knowing he was a convicted felon, did knowingly possess a firearm.

Timber Lake teachers will be back to school for two in-service work days, Wednesday and Thursday, August 11 and 12 in preparation for the first day of classes on Wednesday, August 18. But many other school events are on the August calendar: On Monday, August 2, CRST Field Health will be at the Timber Lake School to provide COVID-19 vaccinations anyone age 12 and older from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. On…

Timber Lake Rodeo Association president Richard Gross reports great crowds, great volunteers, and one of the best parades ever combined for a successful Days of 1910 Celebration last weekend. “We had some pretty brutal heat for a couple days,” he said, “but in spite of it, volunteers showed up, did a good job, and got everything cleaned up when it was over.” He said he heard lots of compliments…

Rosetta “Rosie” Neigel Simon, 80, of Eagle Butte, passed away July 19, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Conde. Funeral services were Saturday, July 24, 2021 at the Congregational Church of Eagle Butte with Pastor Pauline Webb presiding. Burial was in the Eagle Butte Cemetery. Rosetta Schuler was born to...

Justin Miller, age 42, of Timber Lake, SD, entered the Spirit World on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at the CRST Health Care Center at Eagle Butte. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted with Rooks Funeral Home of Eagle Butte.

June Delphine Red Bear, age 68, of Thunder Butte, SD, entered the Spirit World on Saturday,. July 24, 2021, at the Cheyenne River Health Center, Eagle Butte, SD. June is survived by one brother, Emanuel Red Bear, Jr. of Eagle Butte: three sisters, Cheryl Red. Bear, Gloria (Scott) Laundreaux, and...

Arlee Eagle Chasing, 68, of Eagle Butte, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021, at the Sanford Medical Center, Bismarck, ND. Funeral services are currently pending. Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Arlee’s arrangements. (www.familyfuneralhome.net)

Three incumbent directors on the Moreau-Grand Electric Co-op board filed the only petitions for three-year terms. Clint Clark of Morristown (District 1), Larry Hieb of Timber Lake (District 3), and Bob Keckler of Eagle Butte (District 4) have no opposition. Their names will be submitted for election at the annual membership meeting on October 6 in Isabel. An earlier story in the Topic (June 24,…

An Eagle Butte man convicted of Failure to Appear was sentenced by Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange, U.S. District Court. Coren Clown, age 29, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, and a special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund in the amount of $100.

Arlee Eagle Chasing, 68, of Eagle Butte, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Thursday, July 22,. 2021, at the Sanford Medical Center, Bismarck, ND. Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m. MDT, Saturday, August 7, 2021 at St. John’s Episcopal. Church, Eagle Butte. Burial will follow at Bear Creek Cemetery. A...

The Dewey County Fair and 4-H Achievement Day is Thursday, July 29. Entry of exhibits begins at 9 a.m., and the auction of pies and cookies will begin at noon, following by an ice cream social. (More details are on page 7 of last week’s Topic.)