27 July 2023
Paint Brockton
Erin Solem and Brockton High School students Joel Fish, Diaja Lizotte and Tiana Crow created this mural at B & S Quick Stop on U.S. Highway 2 as part of the Paint the State anti-meth competition. To vote, visit paintthestate.org. Voting is open through Aug. 17.
(Photo by Mary Machart)
Brenda Kostelecky
Brenda Kostelecky, 57, of Culbertson died July 5, 2023, in Billings.
She was born Feb. 8, 1966, in Minot, N.D., to her parents Ronald and Geraldine Pennell. Raised in Culbertson, she held a deep appreciation for her community. She attended Culbertson School, where she later graduated. She cherished the memories and friendships formed during her time there.
It was in Culbertson where she met her husband Francis Kostelecky.
She will be remembered as someone who tirelessly worked to provide for her family. Whether it was in her professional pursuits or within the walls of her home,
Lemonade Stand
Girls (from left) Charity Wilbanks, Audrey Swallers and Trinity Pirkle were selling lemonade and treats in Culbertson Saturday, July 22.
(Photo by Bill Vander Weele)
20 July 2023
Area Educators, Students Get Creative For Paint The State Campaign Against Meth
Area educators and students have been taking an active role in this year’s Paint the State contest.
Froid art teacher Duane Larsen recently finished a mural painting as part of the project.
Larsen’s painting is located on a quonset owned by Floyd Johnson along Highway 16 in Froid.
This isn’t the first time that Larsen has been involved with entering a mural in the state-wide contest.
Quarter Size Hail Strikes Culbertson During Storm
Quarter-size hail struck the Culbertson, Bainville and Froid areas in the afternoon of July 11. Damage was reported to vehicles and longtime residents told the Community News that the storm was unusually violent. Hail could be seen piled up around Culbertson for more than 24 hours after the event.
National Weather Service meteorologist Angel Enriquez said some hail was reported as large as
