The Culbertson School board held their regular meeting Tuesday, Aug. 17, at 6:30 p.m. Trustees present included Paul Finnicum, Luke Anderson, Eric Bergum, Mark Colvin and Ian Walker. Larry Crowder, Mike Olson, Dave Solem and Lora Finnicum were also in attendance. Following the approval of the agenda and July minutes, Colvin made motion to pay the August bills, approve investments, note cash and

Roosevelt County is slowly growing, according to population figures recently released by the U.S. Census Bureau. The county’s population is listed as 10,794 which is an increase of 369 people or 4 percent since 2010. Gallatin County was the Montana county with the largest gain as it increased by 33 percent or 29,447 people. The county’s population now is 118,960. Yellowstone County

Roosevelt County commissioners agreed to write a letter of support for a new bathhouse at the Culbertson pool during their meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 17. The hope is to obtain a grant from the Montana Department of Transportation. Commissioner Gordon Oelkers said the pool is used by individuals from many communities. The Culbertson Women’s Club has raised $132,000 for the bathhouse project

The Fort Kipp Celebration is set for Aug. 27-29. Grand Entry is set for Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 1 and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. Dance categories will include golden age, adult, teen and junior grass, fancy, traditional and jingle, all with cash prizes. There will be an evening candlelight ceremony hosted by Spotted Bull Treatment Center Friday. Numerous daily specials will be on offer.

It appears that Richard Lamber Rutledge will be examined at the state hospital. Rutledge is facing two counts of sexual intercourse without consent and two counts of incest. During a hearing in July, District Judge David J. Cybulski ruled that he wasn’t going to send Rutledge to the state hospital, but he encouraged the defense to pay to have Rutledge evaluated in Roosevelt County. Since that

Culbertson School Aug. 30: Chicken sandwiches, smiles and bananas. Aug. 31: Spaghetti, garlic bread and green beans. Sept. 1: Cook’s choice. Sept. 2: Cook’s choice. Sept. 3: Cook’s choice. Froid School Aug. 30: French toast sticks, scrambled eggs, sausage links and fruit. Aug. 31: Taco salad, refriedbeans, taco bar and fruit Sept. 1: Chicken legs, mashed potatoes,

Culbertson School Aug. 30: Chicken sandwiches, smiles and bananas. Aug. 31: Spaghetti, garlic bread and green beans. Sept. 1: Cook’s choice. Sept. 2: Cook’s choice. Sept. 3: Cook’s choice. Froid School Aug. 30: French toast sticks, scrambled eggs, sausage links and fruit. Aug. 31: Taco salad, refriedbeans, taco bar and fruit Sept. 1: Chicken legs, mashed potatoes,