01 July 2021

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Culbertson Library Offers New Titles

Culbertson Library Offers New Titles


The Culbertson Public Library is offering the following new titles for July: Aftermath by Terri Blackstock; Firekeepers’s Daughter, Angeline Boulley; Nomadland, Jessica Bruder; The New Wilderness, Diane Cook; The Saboteurs, Clive Cussler; The Secret History of Home, Danielle Dreilinger; One, Two, Three, Laurie Frankel; Last Summer At Golden, Elyssa Friedland; Unsettled Ground, Claire

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Charles Olson

Charles Olson


Charles Edward Olson, 59, died June 21, 2021, in Billings. He was born Dec. 16, 1961, and was raised in Miles City by his adopted parents, Pete and Ruby Olson, where he graduated high school in 1980. He was a lifelong skilled contractor and fashioned many properties in the area. When he was not working, he was an avid hunter and fisherman. His hobbies included cooking and he never missed an opportunity to watch the New York Giant’s play. Those who knew him enjoyed his charismatic and comical nature and his way of lighting up any room he walked into. He is survived by his wife, Yvette of Wolf Point; children Laci Hubenka, Jasmine Olson, Joslynn Rall, Tyrel Olson, Orrin Olson, Aspen Olson and Jewel Olson; five grandchildren; and sister, Tammy Olson. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 30, at Clayton-Stevenson Memorial Chapel. Burial followed at Fort Kipp Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel assisted with the arrangements.

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NEMHS Event Attract Large Crowd To Raise  Funds For Children’s Medical Equipment

NEMHS Event Attract Large Crowd To Raise Funds For Children’s Medical Equipment


One of the fundraising events by the NEMHS Charitable Foundation took on a different format this year. Instead of a more formal banquet, a “Par Tee on the Green” was held at the Wolf Point Airport Golf Club on Friday, June 25. The event featured lawn games for all ages as well as grilled hot dogs, hamburgers and steaks. “We made it a kids’ event because we’re raising money for

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Dash Takes First In Williston

Dash Takes First In Williston


Asher “Dash” Hauenstein placed first in 50cc races at De Fort Motocross in Williston, ND, June 26-27. At a qualifier in Freestone, Texas on June 19-20, Hauenstein pushed himself into the top 10 out of 38 riders, proving his riding capabilities at the national level against some of the country’s fastest racers in the 50cc 4-6 class. (Photo by Crystal Miller-Loeppky)

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Clayton Long

Clayton Long


Clayton M. Long, 87, died Dec. 21, 2020. Born April 18, 1933, in Big Beaver, Sask., Canada, to Ernest N. Long and Esther L. Tollefson, he was one of five children. He married Alta (Kay) Campbell on Dec. 16, 1950, and moved to Glasgow in 1956. He farmed west of Glasgow from the early 1960s until he moved his farming operation near Nashua. He also worked for the Valley County Road Department as a road grader operator for many years until his retirement. He enjoyed farming, hunting and fishing. He also loved talking with people and telling stories. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kay Long; sons, Ross and Jess Long; sister, Bernice Coffman; and two brothers, Dale and Russell Long. A sister, Delores Evenson, died June 7, 2021. He is survived by his sister, Darlene Long; four sons, Rocky Long, Jay Long, Les Long and Steve Long; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. A celebration of life was held Tuesday, June 29, at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow.

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New Officer Starts With Police Department

New Officer Starts With Police Department


Wolf Point’s newest police officer is glad to be working close to home. Nick Portra is originally from Lustre. He graduated from high school in Oregon and then earned his associate of applied science degree in criminal justice from Flathead Community College in Kalispell last November. Portra, 22, said he has always been interested in law enforcement. “I wanted to do it since grade