Volunteers are needed throughout the state to lend a hand to Native American prisoners, said Terry Boyd, Native American liaison for the Montana Department of Corrections. Boyd, who is a native of Poplar, said, “I’m trying to find people to volunteer in prisons for Native Americans.” Help needed include with religious ceremonies and cultural activities. Boyd hopes to strike a balance

Roosevelt County commissioners approved 18 resolutions to declare the existence of county roads during their weekly meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 8. Roads addressed included portions of county roads 1030, 1034, 2047, 1035, 2048, 1037, 2046, 1040, 2049, 2050, 2051, 2053, 1046, 2055, 1041, 1043 and 2058. The roads concerned in these resolutions are all near Brockton. Commissioner Gordon Oelkers

(Publisher’s Note: Each week, the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office distributes an inmate roster with the names of persons incarcerated at the jail and does not necessarily mean there is a new charge or conviction.) Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center included: Evirso Ampude, 48, hold for other agency. Ricky Bain, 65, Plentywood, sexual assault. Mark Beachem,

Each year, your cooperative has a certain amount of unclaimed capital credits. These credits can only be used for educational purposes. So far this year, the board has approved $120,000 in donations to the schools within our service territory. Basin Electric has graciously matched a portion of these donations in the amount of $50,000. If these unclaimed capital credits, go unused they are required

Culbertson Aug. 18: Taco pie, vegetable and dessert. Aug. 22: Stir fry, egg rolls and dessert. Aug. 25: Enchiladas, rice and dessert. *** Bainville Aug. 17: Hamburgers, baked beans and dessert. Aug. 22: Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, vegetable and dessert. Aug. 24: Pork chops, mashed potatoes, vegetable and dessert. *** Froid Aug. 21: Barbecued chicken and dessert.