My grandfather had to quit school when he was in the eighth grade. He and his family moved to the United States from The Netherlands when he was a child. His parents then needed him to leave the school life behind in order to help the family make ends meet. Even though he went on to have a family, home and was able to provide for his children, he said he always felt “cheated” that he couldn’t

Wolf Point Congregate Meals Aug. 8: Beef and barley soup, grilled cheese sandwiches and dessert. Aug. 13: Ham, au gratin potatoes, carrots and dessert. Aug. 15: Hamburger deluxes, fries and dessert.

Health, Promotion, Disease and Prevention is hosting activities in coordination with visiting chiropractors Aug. 8 in Poplar at the powwow grounds from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., followed by a youth pow wow starting at 6 p.m. The day will include archery, horse riding, bouncy houses, face painting, chiropractors, traditional cultural values and more. A second day of fun is planned for Aug. 9 in Wolf

Did you know that Smokey the Bear’s birthday is Aug. 9 and that he will be 80 years old this year? The Forest Service is celebrating all year. All sorts of events are being planned including a social media campaign asking the public to sing Happy Birthday to Smokey with the hashtag #SingForSmokey. Some of the videos will be streamed across numerous social media platforms Aug. 9. Everyone

Nemont Telephone Cooperative, Inc. and Northwest Communications Cooperative have announced the sale of Nemont’s North Dakota telecom properties to NCC. Nemont’s customers in Williston, Trenton, Fortuna, Ambrose and East Westby will now be served by North Dakota-based NCC, a 100 percent fiber-to-the-home internet service and communications provider. Nemont and NCC share the same values and

What do bats do at night? Aerobatics! What do bats like to eat? Moths! Join Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and others for two opportunities to learn about and observe the fascinating world of bats, along with a special focus on moths and agriculture in Malta. Everyone is welcome to these events, but any youngsters under the age of 12 are encouraged to be accompanied by an adult. Some suggested

We sit half-way through the summer and thanks to the generosity of the folks of Wolf Point and beyond, the Community Bible Church has been able to expand as it reaches out to serve the community. So far this summer, we have served 360 breakfasts on Saturday mornings. Hot ham and cheese on a muffin, coffee, hot chocolate, water and doughnuts have been enjoyed. Because of the donation of a four