04 February 2021

BPS Loves Books
It’s “I Love to read” month at Bainville Public School. Fourth grader Kaelyn Romo (left-right) and second grader Walter Romo demonstrate their school spirit Feb. 1.
(Photo by James Walling)
28 January 2021

Senior
It’s game day, and Culbertson High School senior Sabastian Le-May is one busy guy.
During home basketball games, LeMay isn’t only a cheerleader but also a valuable member of the school’s pep band.
“Sometimes, it’s hard to run to both things,” LeMay said.
He plays saxophone for the band and has been playing the instrument for six years. During his high school career, he and Clayton

Weather Observers Honored With Thomas Jefferson Award
Fred and Della Wix of Culbertson are recipients of the National Weather Service Thomas Jefferson Award for their decades of service to the cooperative weather observing program. Only five of these awards are given annually to honor weather observers across the nation who have dedicated their time to capturing the weather and climate records of their local area.
This award was named in honor of

Culbertson School Board Meets, Salvevold Resigns
The Culbertson School Board held its regular meeting Wednesday, Jan. 20.
Board member Gy Salvevold submitted his resignation, which the board approved. His letter reads, “I am extremely proud of the work that we have done together over the past ten years. Our administration and board have overcome many obstacles together and have kept everything moving forward for the betterment of our students.

Bainville Council Talks Street Sanding, Approves Dog Ordinance
The Bainville Town Council held their regular monthly meeting Tuesday, Jan. 19. The full council was in attendance.
Public comment was offered regarding signage and graffiti reading “Trump 2020” on leftover culvert material. The council concluded that there was nothing they could do, as the culvert pieces are currently on private property.
During the public works report, director Lyle

Commissioners Approve Weed District Plan
Piocos
County Attorney Job Remains Open
(Photo by James Walling)
The Roosevelt County Commissioners held their regular meeting Tuesday, Jan. 26. Commissioners Gordon Oelkers, Gary Macdonald and Duane Nygaard were in attendance. Bill Juve and Clay Peterson attended the meeting remotely.
The commissioners approved an updated 10-year management plan for the Weed district. Department