15 June 2023

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Timilyn Russell

Timilyn Russell


Timilyn Vonnette Russell, 59, died May 18, 2023, in Puyallup, Wash. She was born on Oct. 12, 1963, to Lucille “Ella” Russell and Stanley “Allen” Lester in Poplar, where she also grew up. In her younger years, she had many small odd jobs. In her early 20s, she met Marvin BullChief Sr. From this union, she had five children, Renae, Marvin III “Jason”, Kyleen, Bradley and Quentin BullChief. They resided in both Frazer and Wolf Point for a number of years together, but later parted ways. Then in the early ‘90s, she moved to Okanogan, Wash., with her aunt Jana Cloke-Moore and later moved to Omak, Wash. She met her companion, Bill Marr. She enjoyed listening to

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Poplar Horseshoe Tournament

Poplar Horseshoe Tournament


Pitchers took part in a horseshoe tournament in Poplar during Wild West Days on Friday, June 9. The tournament featured 20 two-player teams. Participants included (from left) Carter Longtree, Dion Hopkins and Orlando Hale. (Photos by Bill Vander Weele)

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Reginald Scott

Reginald Scott


Reginald Dale Scott, 63, died June 3, 2023, in Poplar. He was the oldest of 10 children. He went to school in Poplar and Brockton, then later graduated from Brockton in 1979 as the salutatorian. He also graduated from the Fort Peck Community College with a degree in general studies. He had many jobs in his life including working at A& S Industries, West Electronics and Poplar schools. But the job he loved the most was being a dad and grandpa. He met Pauline Red Star and was blessed with six daughters, Tyra, Sheila, Marian, April, Nancy and Tricia. He also helped raise step-children, Laurel and Michael Menz. He was a kind-hearted, humble, loving soul who would go out of his way to

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Albert Jay Kirn III

Albert Jay Kirn III


Albert Jay Kirn III “Boy”, 29, died June 5, 2023, in Poplar. He was born Feb. 5, 1994, Connie Bird and Albert Kirn Jr. He was raised in Poplar, the only boy born after four girls. He attended all his school years in Brockton. He enjoyed everything in his life. He loved animals and spending time with nieces and nephews. Fishing, working on cars and bikes, helping others were some of his hobbies. His dad taught him how to work on cars. He also worked on the farm for Grandpa Blue and Auntie Jo.

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08 June 2023

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Pre-K Graduation Brings Plenty Of Smiles

Pre-K Graduation Brings Plenty Of Smiles


There was a lot of excitement in the air as Southside Elementary School held its graduation program for its preschool students on Wednesday, May 31. “It’s a bright and sunny day in the adventure of parenting,” principal Tara Thomas said. She explained that the hand prints on the young graduates’ T-shirts indicated how they were part of the community of learning in Wolf Point, the

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Optimists Raise Funds With Mile Of Love

Optimists Raise Funds With Mile Of Love


Members of the Wolf Point Optimist Club were busy raising funds one penny at a time for childhood health and wellness projects on Saturday, June 3. With pennies collected from Wolf Point students and community members, club members placed pennies end to end on Sixth Avenue heading north toward the swimming pool. A.J. Allen, club president, explained that the club usually does the fund-raiser

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Thomas Looks Forward To  Improving Local Education

Thomas Looks Forward To Improving Local Education


Tara Thomas, who is completing her first year as Southside Elementary School’s principal, had questions in her mind whether Wolf Point was the place for her last fall. Now, she is totally committed to the Wolf Point School District and the community. “I like Wolf Point,” Thomas said from her office last week. When she started duties in the fall of 2022, she was adjusting to the town