While ranchers were allowed to begin rerecording their Montana brands on Jan. 1, Montana State University Extension recommends they wait until reading its updated MontGuide on the topic. “Livestock Brands in Montana: An Important Component of an Estate Plan” can be found at https://store. msuextension.org/publications/ FamilyFinancialManagement/ MT201805HR.pdf. Printed copies are available

Dustin Smith, 36, of Poplar died Jan. 13, 2021, at Poplar Hospital. The funeral service will be announced at a later date pending the completion of the arrangements. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Lana Mikkelsen, 47, of Brockton died Jan. 16, 2021, at Billings Clinic in Billings. The funeral service will be announced at a later date pending the completion of the arrangements. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Floyd Martell Jr., 62, died Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, at Poplar Hospital. A wake will be held Thursday, Jan. 21, at 7 p.m. at the Poplar Cultural Center. Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 22, at 11 a.m. at the Poplar Cultural Center with interment at the Poplar City Cemetery under the direction of Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel.