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)
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)
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,
