01 September 2022

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Deanna Marie Youpee Red Star

Deanna Marie Youpee Red Star


Deanna Marie Youpee, 39, surrendered her life to join Jesus on Aug. 22, 2022. She was born June 1, 1983, to Burma Youpee in Poplar, Mont. Deanna was a firstborn and “sassy like her mama!” As a toddler, she would put her hands on her hips and firmly express her opinion. Deanna attended Poplar Head Start and graduated in 1988. She continued her schooling in Poplar until 1993 when, due to unfortunate circumstances, she was placed in foster care with Randy and Joy White. She lived with them on a ranch near Wolf Point, Mont., and attended school at Frontier School near Wolf Point. Later, she was homeschooled until she was enrolled in Wolf Point High School her sophomore year. She did well the next three years. Deanna was very talented in mathematics. In her senior year, her teacher said she was nearly a genius at mathematic calculations and theory. Deanna attended the Assembly of God Church in Wolf Point with her foster family. She loved worship and the “church family,” participating in youth group, acting in plays and helping with Sunday school. She took piano lessons from Betty Serdahl, who played for the worship team. Deanna played well and joined the worship team as pianist for a time. Throughout, she kept in touch with her birth mom and family. In the spring of 2002, Deanna moved to Poplar and attended Fort Peck Community College. She worked as a bookkeeper for A & S Tribal Industries. She also worked as a receptionist in a transitional living facility. While living in Poplar, she married Matthew Loves Him. They later divorced. In June of 2010, Deanna found a loving partner and husband, Delbert Red Star. They moved from Poplar to Wounded Knee, S.D., and then to Rapid City, S.D. Deanna worked at a senior center as a nurse’s aide. She and Delbert had a son, Wayne Ray Red Star, Dec 23, 2011—a delightful Christmas present! Deanna worked for The Banana Bunch Day Children’s Learning Center for several years and liked working with kids. Deanna enjoyed learning and in 2022 earned a diploma in bookkeeping and an associate degree in accounting from Western Dakota Technical College. When Deanna became ill, Delbert took care of her and her mother helped nurse her through her last days. She is survived by her husband, Delbert Ray Red Star; son, Wayne Ray Red Star; and stepdaughter, Imoni Rae Red Star. Also surviving are her mother, Burma Youpee; sister, Talissa Eder; brothers, Dustin and James Eder; foster parents, Randy and Joy White; as well as special cousin, Henry (Hank) Youpee. She was preceded in death by her grandmother Darlene Youpee. Services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 26, at the Open Bible Church of Rapid City, 2225 E Saint Patrick St, Rapid City, with burial at Mountain View Cemetery in Rapid City. (Paid Obituary)

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Vernita Bear

Vernita Bear


Vernita Elaine Bear, 62, of Brockton died Aug. 20, 2022. She was born Feb. 17, 1960, to Josephine Spotted Bird and Earlwin Bear in Poplar. She was raised in Brockton, the sixth child of seven. She attended school from grade school to the 11th grade at the Brockton School. She took care of her oldest sibling, Merlin Yellow Owl, until she started her own family of five children and nine grandchildren. She also has 14 great-grandchildren in South Dakota. She loved spending time with family and friends. She also took in a son, Theo Crow, and a granddaughter, Kiera Bear, that she raised like her own. She loved music, visiting, doing crossword books and lottery tickets. She enjoyed going to church, loved cook outs and especially doing birthday parties for her family. She loved her job as a bartender at Buckhorn Bar. She is survived by five children, Melody, Merlino, Waverly, Wayan and Randen Bear; nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Merlin Yellow Owl, Gerald Bear Sr., Lyle Bear and Elwayne Rush; sisters, Glenda Crawford, Evelyn “Connie” Bear and Wilma Bear; grandchild, Abrielle Jackson; and great-grandchild, JR Eastman. Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 29, at the Poplar Cultural Center. Interment followed at Fort Kipp Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.

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Community Celebrates New Playground

Community Celebrates New Playground


It was a community celebration as the new playground at Borge Park was dedicated and a Back to School Bash took place on Monday, Aug. 22. Participants enjoyed free hot dogs, chips and beverages. The Wolf Point Optimist Club served ice cream. The Wolf Point Lions Club’s members began conversations to start the project of raising funds for much-needed new playground equipment for the
25 August 2022

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Discussion Continues  On Railroad Safety

Discussion Continues On Railroad Safety


The Fort Peck Economic Development organization seems to be willing to be the official grant applicant for a federal grant to improve railroad track safety in the area. Rodney Miller, economic development director, explains that BNSF will pay for HDR of Portland, Ore., to complete the grant application and to provide support. “We will, of course, want to hear a lot of community involvement,”

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Thomas Begins  Principal Duties  At Southside

Thomas Begins Principal Duties At Southside


The new principal for Southside Elementary School brings a wealth of educational experience to Wolf Point. Tara Thomas is entering her 11th year as an administrator. She holds undergraduate degrees in history and English and a masters degree in education leadership. Since 2006, Thomas has served as an administrator for John Hopkins’ gifted and talented program. “It’s a wonderful summer

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Evans Receives  Hedstrom Award

Evans Receives Hedstrom Award


Montana Highway Patrol trooper T’Elle Evans of Wolf Point was recently awarded at the state level for her heroic actions. She received the Hedstrom Award for going above and beyond the call of duty when she attempted to save a life using her first responder skills. Sgt. Jeff Kent explains that the Hedstrom Award is the second highest award that the Montana Highway Patrol gives out. Evans

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Erickson Resigns As Superintendent

Erickson Resigns As Superintendent


Loverty Erickson has unofficially resigned as the Wolf Point superintendent of schools. According to an email to staff members, Erickson is on the Family Medical Leave Act time until Aug. 30. The reason for her leaving the position is a personal matter. “Because of the unknown recent event in our lives, I am no longer able to serve you as the superintendent of Wolf Point schools,” Erickson

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