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Culbertson School, RCSO Respond To Social Media Threat
The Culbertson School was made aware of a threatening social media post Wednesday, April 24. School administrators issued the following statement April 29: “In the evening hours the school administration was made aware of a threat made on social media indicating potential harm toward others in school. School administration immediately began working with the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s [Office]. Within hours on Wednesday evening the Roosevelt Sheriff’s [Office] determined that the social media account was a fake and made by another individual. This determination along with other factors led deputies and administration to deem it safe to hold school on Thursday, April 25. Two deputies were present at the school on Thursday, April 25, from 7 a.m. until after 9 p.m.
Commissioners Host Call On Fertilizer Plant
The Roosevelt County Commissioners hosted an informational meeting with Cyan H2, a Montana based LLC that includes the Eastern Montana Fertilizer Company, regarding a new fertilizer plant proposed east of Culbertson, south of U.S. Highway 2 and west of County Road 1013. The site identified for purchase includes over 400 acres. Letters of support for the project have been signed by Commissioner Gordon Oelkers and Wolf Point Mayor Chris Dschaak.
Senior Bronc Bilquist Is Headed To Texas
Bainville High School senior Bronc Bilquist told the Community News that he’s planing on heading to Kilgore College, in eastern Texas, a few hours from Dallas. The 19 year old said he plans to pursue a nine month certification program for specialization in corrosion technology. The program will prepare him to carry out corrosion work at the technician level. Bilquist said he will be traveling with pal Reid Anderson, who will also be studying at Kilgore. “I’m really looking forward to tacos,” Bilquist said.
Bainville Competes At Glendive Track Meet
Bainville High School’s girls accounted for 21 points at the large Glendive Shriners’ track meet on Friday, April 26. Elsie Wilson came through with a best of 16-11 in the long jump for second place. The junior placed fourth in the triple jump at 34-1, fourth in the 100 at 13.05 and fourth in the 200 at 27.45.
Culbertson Track Athletes Compete At Lambert
Culbertson’s track athletes struck for 28 points in the boys’ division and 24 in the girls’ events during the Richey/Lambert Invitational held on Thursday, April 25. Destiny Thompson put together a strong meet for the Cowgirls. The senior captured second place in the javelin with a mark of 106-1 and took third in the shot put with a best of 32-4.
Newton Facing Drug Charges In Federal Court
Levi Eric Newton of Bainville is facing charges in U.S. District Court. Newton, 29, of Bainville appeared on charges of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine recently in Great Falls, reported the U.S. Attorney’s office. According to court documents, Newton is accused of possessing 50 or more grams of...
Bainville’s Track Team Competes In Sidney
Bainville’s girls’ track team scored 21 points to tie for ninth place at the Sidney Invitational on Saturday, April 20. Hailey Berwick ran the 400-meter dash in 64:14 seconds for second place. Elsie Wilson placed third in the 100 at 13.76 seconds, fourth in the 100-meter hurdles at...
Froid/Lake Give It Their All At Sidney Meet
Froid/Lake’s track team was short-handed but competed hard at the Sidney Invitational on Saturday, April 20. Isabelle Nordwick, a freshman, finished ninth in the 400-meter dash at 65:65 seconds. Jordyn Breuer took 24th in the 800 and Leah Murray was 28th in the javelin. Nordwick was 30th in the...
Hailey Stein Dreams Of Obstetrics, Family
“I wanted to be a nurse my entire life,” Bainville High School’s Hailey Stein told the Community News. “I’ve always been interested in healthcare.” The 17-year-old senior has her eye on several career paths in obstetrics, mainly in nursing, though she hasn’t written off a full dose of medical school.
Levy Vote Upcoming On Pool Project
The public is being asked to consider a levy to support the municipal pool bathhouse project spearheaded by the Culbertson Women’s Club. The levy will ask voters to decide whether to support fundraising efforts for the project. Efforts to obtain grant support and additional funding have been ongoing for...
Colvin Receives Rising Star Award
Brockton School District elementary school librarian Leona Colvin received a Rising Star Award from University of Montana-Western’s Education Department in April. The award is given to a select group of UM Western students for academic excellence, dedication to teaching and exceptional promise as a rising star in education. “Leona...
Culbertson Competes At Glasgow Meet
Culbertson’s boys’ track squad accounted for 160 points to take first place at the Jean Dreikosen Memorial Meet held in Glasgow on Saturday, April 20. Nashua placed second with 79 points. Ian Snyder, Brooks Solem and Plenny Williams were each double-winners for the Cowboys. Snyder finished first in...
Bainville Academic All-State Announced
Bainville's students earned Academic All-State honors this basketball season for grade point averages of 3.5 or above. Girls' basketball players recognized were Brecklyn Pippenger, Kendra Romo, Kaelyn Romo, Tally Berwick, Miah Pippenger, Elsie Wilson, Hailey Berwick, Lila Butikofer and Addison Hansen. Boys' basketball players honored were Carter Winn, Trevor Robertus...
Area Athletes Compete At Scobey Invitational Track Meet In Wolf Point Saturday, April 13
Athletes from Culbertson, Froid/Lake and Bainville enjoyed success during the Scobey Invitational track meet held in Wolf Point on Saturday, April 13. Culbertson scored 33 points in the boys’ division for seventh place and 20 points for ninth place in the girls’ division. Culbertson’s Plenny Williams earned first...
Trevino Seeing Patients At Roosevelt Medical Center
Roosevelt Medical Center announced in March that Dr. Carlos Trevino was now seeing patients in Culbertson. Trevino is a board-certified family medicine physician with over 20 years of experience. Trevino received his medical education via the Universidad de Monterrey, Facultad de Medicina San Pedro Garza Garcia, Monterrey, Mexico and his...
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