29 April 2021

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Elmer Foss

Elmer Foss


Elmer Eugene “Gene” Foss, 78, of Culbertson, Mont., passed away April 11, 2021, at his ranch outside on the land he loved. A visitation was held Friday, April 23, 2021, in Culbertson, Mont., at The United Methodist Church from 12 to 4 p.m. with the service following. An outside service will take place at the Lynde Cemetery on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at the same time as his wife’s, Marsha (Becker) Foss. Officiating both services is Pastor Gretchen Wagner from Trinity Lutheran Church in Culbertson, Mont. were his grandchildren, who fondly called him “Grandpa with the Mustache,” Chase, Kourtney and Jacob. He always said he was so proud of them. He and his wife, Marsha, raised Chase from elementary school through graduation of high school. He is survived by his children, Michelle Foss of Sidney, Mont., and Russell (Paula) Foss of Billings, Mont.; step-children, Christy (Mark) Kleinwaechter of Dickinson, N.D., and Billy Norby (Sharon Hodges) of Culbertson, Mont.; grandchildren, Chase Kilzer, Kourtney Kleinwaechter (Byren Tobar), Jacob Kleinwaechter, all of Dickinson, N.D.; sisters, Shirley (Boyd) Hardy of Fairview, Mont., Constance (Connie) (Allen) Thompson of Anchorage, Alaska, Norma Foss of Stockton, Calif., and Mary Marie Taylor of Bellingham, Wash.; sisters-in-law, Brenda (Arden) Saunders of Hettinger, N.D., Pam (Kelly) Wolf of Bettendorf, Iowa, and Janice Becker of Richardton, N.D.; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and pets. He was preceded in death by his adoring wife, just months ago, Marsha Foss; parents, Elmer and Dorothy Foss; and siblings, infant Marjorie Jean, Winifred “Winnie” Clausen, child Peggy Hope, Kenneth Foss, Harry Foss, Mildred “Dolly” Angel and child Norman Foss. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, Mont., is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences and pictures can be shared at www.fulkersons.com. Gene was born Dec. 15, 1942, in Sidney. He was the youngest of 11 children and “finally” a boy after eight girls. His family lived on their ranch near Culbertson his whole life. He graduated from Sidney High School in 1960, where he was Sidney’s first All State Wrestler and played football. He attended college at Montana State University in Bozeman, Mont. Gene was a true cowboy in every sense of the word. He loved his family, animals, land, friends and neighbors. Gene wanted to share his cowboy life with the world, so he did just that, by hosting many cattle drives, with his wife, Marsha, on or near the ranch over many years. Foss Cattle Drives hosted hundreds of guests from 35 states and 10 countries from all over the world. Gene never met a stranger. Gene has farmed and ranched full time from 1965 until the time of his passing, buying his own ranch in 1972. He was very involved in his community as a 4-H leader, founding director of Charlie Creek Jaycees, Sidney Elks member and president, Culbertson Saddle Club director for 12 years and president, Culbertson Farmers Elevator president and chairman of the board and member of the Lions Club, Culbertson Museum, Lynde Cemetery and Threshers Association. Gene also owned and operated Foss Rocks with his grandson Chase, where they hauled scoria. The pride and joy of his life (Paid Obituary)

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Academic Olympics

Academic Olympics


Bainville’s junior high students (left to right) Miah Pippenger, Hailey Berwick, Tally Berwick, Elsie Wilson and Kaden Holmes participated at the event on Wednesday, April 14. (Submitted photo)

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Delphine  Plain Bull

Delphine Plain Bull


Delphine Plain Bull, 51, of Poplar died at Poplar Hospital on April 22, 2021. She was born to Hazel E. Longee and Orville Cloud on March 5, 1970, in Poplar. She was raised by her foster parents, Corrine and Timothy Turning Heart at Fort Kipp. She graduated Head Start at Brockton in 1979. She also went to Culbertson School until 1981. She earned her G.E.D. She attended many powwows and camps. She loved listening to powwow music and drive her mother Hazel around. She was a Kansas City Chefs fan. She enjoyed visiting and teasing her family and friends. She was a very kind, caring and loving person. She had six children, Clifford J. Plain Bull, Jonas B. Birthmark, Isiah J. Birthmark- Alkire, Marvin D. Birthmark- Mcgrail, Sioux G. Birthmark- Merculieff and Ellyn Plain Bull. She is survived by her children, Jonas Birthmark, Marvin Birthmark-Mcgrail of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Sioux Birthmark-Merculieff of Poplar and Ellyn Plain Bull of Fort Kipp; five grandchildren; adopted daughters, Ashley Elk, Jennifer Jones and Avis Big Track; sisters, Charlene Nepal of Omaha, Neb., Rebecca Cloud of Omaha, Neb., and Patty Fiest of Pueblo, Colo.; adopted sisters, Sharon Yellow Owl of Poplar, Corrine Yellow Owl, Dianna Longee and Patricia Longee-Dubray; brothers, Gordon Plain Bull Jr. of Pueblo, Colo., Llewellyn Plain Bull of Great Falls and William Plain Bull of Poplar; adopted brother, Vernon Turning Heart of Fort Kipp; half-brother, Camille Clous; and step-brothers, Eugene “Tubby” Longee of Poplar and Robert Longee. She was preceded in death by her sons, Clifford J. Plain Bull and Isiah J Birthmark- Alkire; foster brother, Jeffrey Stump; and foster sister, Arlene “Sissy” Buckles. Funeral services will be be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 7, at the Poplar Cultural Center. Interment will be at Fort Kipp Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.
22 April 2021

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Culbertson High School Hosts Prom

Culbertson High School Hosts Prom


Junior class advisor Keri Hauenstein told the Community News that attendance at the 2021 Culbertson High School prom was up from 2019, at least according to her students. No prom was held in 2020. Abbey Granbois and Michael Pederson were voted queen and king, with freshmen Destiny Thompson and Carson Folem, sophomores Megan Granbois and Kobe Nickoloff and juniors Autumn Bergum and Kyler Kempton

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Three Seek Two Open Three-Year  Seats On Culbertson School Board

Three Seek Two Open Three-Year Seats On Culbertson School Board


Elections are coming up for Culbertson School Board spots. There are currently two, three-year terms open. The election will be held in the school gym Tuesday, May 4. The candidates for the open three-year slots are Pastor Gretchen Wagner and incumbents Paul S. Finnicum and Mark Colvin. Pastor Gretchen Wagner Wagner is pastor for Trinity and First English Lutheran Parish in Culbertson.

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Callers Can Start  Using 10-digit Dialing

Callers Can Start Using 10-digit Dialing


The Montana Public Service Commission has announced that Montanans will need to start using the “406” area code more than ever starting in 2021. Starting on Saturday, April 24, residents should use 10-digit dialing while calling. A call using seven- digit dialing will still be completed until October. Beginning Oct. 24, the 10-digital dialing will become mandatory in the state. That

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Christensen Named RMC  Employee Of The Quarter

Christensen Named RMC Employee Of The Quarter


What’s next for Danielle Christensen, a night nurse at Roosevelt Medical Center? First, recognition as the most recent employee of the quarter. More importantly, the question, ‘what’s next,’ is one she asks herself each time she steps on the hospital floor, enters a patient room or manages an emergency room trauma. “I am always working through my tasks mindful of what I need to do next,

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