20 May 2021

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Todd Sorg

Todd Sorg


Todd L. Sorg passed away on May 16, 2021, at the age of 77. He was born July 31, 1943, in St. Paul, Minn., to Earl and Martha Sorg. Todd was the oldest of four siblings and grew up helping on his Uncle Bud and Aunt Marrion Sorg’s dairy farm. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1961 and went to two years of college in Rochester, Minn. In 1964, Todd joined the Army where he was a Seventh Group Special Forces Medic for three years. He moved to Montana in 1968 where he and his wife of 45 years raised their four children on his great-uncle’s ranch where he resided for 53 years. His love was his cattle and farming. He was active in both the Evangelical Church in Circle and Vida Community Church of Vida. Todd enjoyed playing with the Vida Blues softball team and watching his children and grandchildren play sports. Todd also enjoyed traveling the world, visiting young men who worked on the ranch for over 20 years. Todd enjoyed family and friends that would visit. Todd was preceded in death by his wife, Lou Ann; and parents, Earl and Martha Sorg. Survivors include his children, Shane, Scott, Sadie and Charlotte; grandchildren, Colt, Bode and Zoey; his siblings, Carol Meisch, Heidi Garvis and Gill Sorg; and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service was held be held on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Vida Cemetery. (Paid Obituary)

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Indians Score At District 2B Track Meet

Indians Score At District 2B Track Meet


By Bill Vander Weele Poplar’s boys placed fourth with 50 points and Poplar’s girls took fifth with 51 points during the District 2B track meet held in Wolf Point on Saturday, May 15. The top teams were Glasgow’s girls and Wolf Point’s boys. Tyler Pribbernow, a senior, enjoyed a standout performance for the Indians. Pribbernow earned first place in the javelin at 151-05, fourth place

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Cordell BlackEagle

Cordell BlackEagle


Cordell “Corky” Luke BlackEagle, 54, died May 5, 2021 in Billings. He was born Sept. 20, 1966, in Glasgow to Donna Hopkins and Tom BlackEagle. He grew up at Porcupine Creek on the family farm north of Nashua. After graduation, he attended college in Salt Lake City, Utah, then went to work on the Alaskan fishing boats. In 1995, he returned to Wolf Point where he met the Connie Martell and they were married July 3, 1996. He spent the next 25 years of his life with his wife, Connie and five children, Misty (Baker), Frank (Baker), Kristy (Daughtry) and Jessie (Gribble) and, together, in 2014 they adopted a baby boy, Anthony BlackEagle. He loved going for long walks, finding treasures and was always in the process of either taking things apart or fixing anything he could get his hands on. Above all, his favorite pastime was spending time with his family telling stories, making jokes and just all around being silly and making people laugh. He was preceded in death by sisters, Lizzy BlackEagle, Brenda Clancy and Maryilyn Clancy; and brother, Gary BlackEagle. He is survived by his wife, Connie BlackEagle; brothers, Tom Jr., Tom, Matt, Mark and Glenn BlackEagle; sister, Kim BlackEagle; children, Misty, Frank, Kristy, Jessie, Sabrina, Taryn, and Anthony; and numerous grandchildren. His funeral was held Friday, May 14, at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel. Cremation followed the services. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

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Lustre Boys Take Third At District

Lustre Boys Take Third At District


By Bill Vander Weele Lustre’s boys’ track team earned third place in the team standings at the District 3C track meet held in Wolf Point on Saturday, May 15. The Lions finished with 73 points. Scobey took first with 219 points and Hinsdale placed second with 136 points. In the girls’ division, Whitewater took first with 131 points followed by Scobey with 120 and Saco with 100. Lustre
13 May 2021

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Students Improve Look Of Underpass

Students Improve Look Of Underpass


Students from Northside Elementary School and Wolf Point High School combined efforts to put fresh paint on the underpass in Wolf Point on Monday afternoon. Northside students were part of the Influencers and high school students were from the Power Rangers’ organization. The clubs were formed under the guidance of consultant William Henry, who was also encouraging students with the painting

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Trustees Table Coaching Decisions

Trustees Table Coaching Decisions


After receiving the recommendations for extra-curricular activities, Wolf Point’s trustees decided to table many of their coaching hiring choices during their monthly meeting on Monday, May 10. Trustee Linda Hansen noted she had concerns about the newspaper advertising for the coaching positions. She said the help wanted ad should list each position instead of just the more general high school

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Petersens Selected As  Stampede Grand Marshals

Petersens Selected As Stampede Grand Marshals


A couple who has constantly displayed the importance of volunteering in the community has been selected as the grand marshals for this year’s Wolf Point Wild Horse Stampede. “It’s over-the-top shocked,” Jerald Petersen said about him and his wife, Louise, being named grand marshals. The Wolf Point Wild Horse Stampede will celebrate its 98th year July 8-10. “I’ve always enjoyed

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The Lice Angels Services Available In Wolf Point

The Lice Angels Services Available In Wolf Point


Xanthia Jackson has found a rewarding profession since starting the Lice Angels of Wolf Point service in January. Her business is located at 813 W. Cascade St. Jackson’s service includes the removal of lice within 45 minutes. She got interested in The Lice Angels after connecting with the founder, located in Corpus Christi, Texas, through TikTok social media. Jackson felt that such

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