03 June 2021

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Frontier Students Graduate From School May 27

Frontier Students Graduate From School May 27


Frontier School held its eighth-grade graduation ceremony with nine students on Thursday, May 27. The class included Lydell Ackerman, Damian Deserly, Tyler Melbourne, Hayden Payne, Rachel Pew, Cloe Serawop-Imus, Ryver Summers, Rusty Symington and Audrey Weinberger. The event featured guest speaker Marianne Rees. Rachel Pew sang a solo of “The Call.” The class officers were Audrey

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Harold Dyck

Harold Dyck


Harold Richard Dyck, 84, of Wolf Point died Monday May 24, 2021, at the Riverstone Health Hospice Home in Billings. He was born June 18, 1936, in Wolf Point, the son of Herbert and Maria Dyck. He married Lois Neufeld Dyck on June 17, 1958, in Larslan. They had four children. He obtained his pilot license at 24 years old, bought a couple of planes and enjoyed flying his family around the state. He fulfilled a lifelong dream when he obtained his real estate license and opened up Dyck’s Real Estate. He spent many hours working in his shop, perfecting his craftsmanship on various wood projects, including scroll sawing, bowl cutting, wood lathing, wood burning and hand carving. He became very skilled in many different trades throughout his lifetime. He was always willing to lend a tool, his time and a helping hand to anyone in need. He was the definition of a modern day renaissance man. He is survived by his wife, Lois Neufeld Dyck; four children, Richard Dyck of Lewistown, Sandra Solheim of Wolf Point, Robin Dyck of Lacrosse, Wis., and Harold “Butch” L. Dyck of Lacrosse, Wis.; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two brothers, Leslie Dyck of Farmington, Mo., and James Dyck of Florida; one sister, Mavis Peterson of Las Vegas, Nev. He was preceded in death by his brother, Glenn Dyck; sister, Lena Hoch; grandchildren, Bryan Dyck, Tiffany Solheim and Paige Dyck; and great-grandchild, Kyzler Azure. Funeral services were held Friday, May 28, at the Gospel Fellowship Church with Pastor Mike Andrews officiating. Burial was at Greenwood Cemetery in Wolf Point. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

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Kevin First Jr.

Kevin First Jr.


Kevin Dean First Jr., 27, of Poplar died Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Poplar. He was born in Yankton, S.D., March 18, 1994, to Patricia Kay Emery-First and Kevin First Sr. He attended High School in Poplar, where he graduated as well. He was raised by his grandparents. He always had a smile for everyone and anyone. He was very friendly, fun-loving and kind hearted. His laugh was infectious and never let anyone be sad around him. No matter what was happening, he always found a reason to smile. He enjoyed listening to music, ranging from country to metal and more. He also loved socializing and made many friends. He was definitely a friendly and kind person. He loved taking cruises and spending time with people. He started his working career at Albertsons. He was a certified welder and volunteered at the mission in Poplar. He then worked with Sidney Sugars, followed by fencing. He took up farming where he branded cattle and moved hay bales. He worked as a laborer at CSP, cutting lawns, yard work, etc. and also dabbled in carpentry. He is survived by his grandparents, Jerome and Florence First; father, Kevin First Sr.; brothers,: Justin, Joshua and Jacob; sister, Grace Azure; adopted brothers, Jeremiah, Francis, Joseph and Weylin. A wake was held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 2, at the Poplar Cultural Center. Interment will follow the following day at St. Francis Cemetery in St. Francis, S.D. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

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State Double Winners

State Double Winners


Coming away from the state track meet with one championship is outstanding. Winning two titles is truly remarkable. After earning first in the 1600-meter run on the first day of the meet, Wolf Point’s senior Zander Ackerman scored the title in the 3200-meter run at the Class B state meet in Laurel on Saturday, May 29. “This is everything,” Ackerman said after finishing first in the

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Lustre Jumper Wins State Title

Lustre Jumper Wins State Title


Lustre Christian’s Jasiah Hambira captured the state championship in the high jump during the Class C state track meet held in Missoula. The sophomore cleared 6-3 for top honors in the event. The height was a personal best. Chinook’s Toby Niederegger placed second by clearing 6-2. Cascade’s Conner Woodall and White Sulphur Spring’s Sam Davis each cleared 6-0. Hambira finished seventh

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Shanna Booth

Shanna Booth


Shanna Lynn Stelsie Booth, 32, died April 20, 2021, in Billings. Shanna was born on May 8, 1988, in Williston, N.D., to Darlene and Duane Booth. She was raised in Culbertson, Mont., where she attended school from third grade to high school graduation in 2007. During this time, she spent many weekends and summers on her grandparents’ family farm where her love for the outdoors grew. After graduation, Shanna moved to Plentywood, Mont., creating a home for herself and making many friends some who became more like family. Shanna gave birth to a son, Kaysen Robert Booth, on Sept. 15, 2015. Shanna had a bright energy around her and such a strong love for life. She changed so many lives by just being herself and getting to know others. More than anything, she loved her five-year-old son, Kaysen. She is survived by her mother, Darlene; brother, Ryan; sister, Chelsea; and her son, Kaysen. A celebration of Shanna’s life will be held on June 12 at 2 p.m. at Centennial Park in Culbertson.

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No One Can Catch Olson In 200, 400 Dashes At State Meet

No One Can Catch Olson In 200, 400 Dashes At State Meet


Jewel Olson was ready to run. The Wolf Point senior was ready to win a state championship. The 400-meter dash was the final event of the day at the Class B state track meet in Laurel on Friday, May 28. Too make matters a bit more unique, a storm pushed the 3200 and 400 runs back two hours later than scheduled. “I think it helped with my stress,” Olson said about the delay. “I got to hang