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The American Legion Auxiliary Juniors of Malta Post 57 have added a new project this year as part of their service to the men and women who have served in the military. This year they are preparing small packets of seeds for an annual flower, the "Forget Me Not." The small plastic bags contain seeds and planting instructions. It was decided to send seeds rather than starting the flower, as weather conditions in Montana were a factor. The Juniors will provide the families of local veterans who...
As spring was welcomed with open arms and brooms standing solo in the kitchens, the rush to exchange seasons lasted less time than it took to brush the cobwebs off the screen door. Montana's winter season swung back around and dumped moisture across the state, and did not forget to visit Phillips County. The eager beavers found themselves swapping out flip flops and jogging shorts to locating the kids' winter caps and gloves again. It was a sure sign spring is here...the storm was just Mother...
1 yrs ago Apr. 2, 2014 Featured in the PCN “Senior Highlight” was Eva Oxarart, who shared that her favorite movie was “any western with John Wayne,” and as a retired rancher and wife, said her favorite meal was anything with beef. Lloyd Baeth, Clair Waters, Roy Baeth, Kathy Waters, Dan Lowney and Cliff Johnson were pictured with a restored 1937 Model B John Deere tractor on the floor at Lloyd’s Auto. After getting bites of interest in his business, Hanson Lumber, that didn’t materialize, Digger was finally able to sell the store to Joyce an...
The Montana State Commander of the American Legion, Lowell Long, traveled to Saco last week to recognize two members of Post 79. Long presented member Robert Plouffe with a plaque "In Recognition of 42 Years of Continuous Membership in Saco Post 79." Greg Christopherson was not present at the meeting that evening; his plaque was delivered and presented to him later. His dedication and history span 44 years in the Post. Both Christopherson and Plouffe have been outstanding members of the...
Young thespians gathered all week long with anticipation and jittery nerves for the opportunity to be a part of the action in this year's presentation of the Missoula Children's Theatre. Making a return after a hiatus holdup from Covid, the program was welcomed back by eager youth ready to share their talents. The presentation this year was "Robin Hood," and perhaps an indication of declining enrollment, the number of actors showing up for auditions fell short of the number of skilled talent...
On Tuesday, April 16, ladies across the county are invited to join their neighbors and friends at a presentation hosted by Ladies Who Ag, which is an opportunity to continue gathering and building through educational opportunities through the Montana Farmers Union. Beginning at 4:30 p.m., the event will start with a tour at the Field and Flower Cut Farm, which is located at 208 Green Acres Drive in Malta. Following the demonstration and talk there will be a presentation by Christina Murphy, Phillips County Extension Agent. Her topic of interest...
The local VFW and Auxiliary promoted the 2023-2024 Patriots Pen Essay competition. Across the county, grades 6-8 wrote their own personal belief and thoughts on the topic this year, "How Are You Inspired By America." This year, three judges were challenged with the task of selecting their choices from the nearly 70 entries. This process took nearly four hours and additional time to record and review the entries after the judges made their choices. Annually, approximately 112,000 students enter...
1 yrs ago Mar. 26, 2014 Pat Doucette was presented with a 10-year Length of Service Award by Craig Pajum Electronic Systems Analyst and Matt Moorman, Observation Program Leader at the National Weather Service office in Glasgow, MT. Dale and Janet Veseth received a 15-year Length of Service Award from the National Weather Service for their dedicated service recording and reporting daily weather. Paul and Marie Score announced the engagement of their daughter, Lynette, to Ron Burg. Lynette is the granddaughter of Pete and Clarabel Score and the...
The long-awaited for Malta School District meeting was held on Wednesday, March 13th. When it came to Action Items on the agenda, the Board voted on going to a four-day school week. A motion was made and seconded, with one “nay” from Board member Scott Meneely, the motion was passed with the rest of the Board voting “aye”. The meeting had opened with the regular ritual of the pledge to the flag, and approval of minutes from the Feb. 12th meeting, and Feb. 27th Special Meeting, as well as approval of bills and substitute teacher list. The Stu...
When a community loses someone to death, it takes a toll on the community as well as the family. When the life of a law enforcement officer is taken, the family and community are joined by those who share that line of work. Such is the case with the tragic death of Sgt. Nevada Krinkee, of Sheridan, Wyoming. Krinkee was killed in the line of duty on Feb. 13th, leaving behind his wife, Karla, and young daughter, Bella. Tony and Emily Simonsen, owners of River's Bend Assisted Living facility, are...
The Phillips County Fair Board announced that Randall King, rising country artist, for the Night Show at the Phillips County Fair on Saturday, August 3rd at Dodson Montana. The longest continuous running Fair in Montana will open the gates at 6 p.m. and begin a night of country western music, with youth on its side. Born in 1991, King used to run around the house singing so much that his dad decided as long as he was going to sing, they may as well buy him a guitar, and that was the beginning...
1 yrs ago Mar. 19, 2014 Malta Chamber members held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Robin’s Roost in Malta. The store is owned by Susan Higgins and April Peigneux. Malta High School Supt. Kris Kuehn, calling it “food for thought”, approached the board about asking voters to approve a mill levy that would raise $100,000 a year for each of five years. Malta High School graduate Chad Cebulski, a junior at UGF, wrestled his way to fourth place at the NAIA National Championship in Topeka, Kansas; this helped the Argos to a sec...
Across Montana, there are currently 109 Chapters of FFA (Future Farmers of America) that have 6,684 members enrolled. Malta's FFA Chapter was started in 1938 and the Charter was signed January 27, 1939. The history of the organization is extensive, the Chapter at one point in time had 75-100 members. Today with the issues and challenges facing school districts with trying to hire and retain teachers, the FFA program has had some setbacks on the local level. Yet, there are dedicated individuals...
The County Commissioners were contacted on Monday and asked to provide an update on the grandstand project at the Dodson Fair Grounds. The Commissioners met, discussed the item and made a conference call to the Phillips County News and provided the following information. "No, the grandstand will not be completed in time for the fair this year," said Commissioner John Carnahan. The project has been put out for bids and the bids arrive at the County Commissioners office, sealed, and will be...
Wasn’t it great, after a long week of activities, tournaments, and events and exhausting one’s self out, to wake up one hour earlier! I can hear some sneers and groans as you read this. So many people lost that hour of opportunity to get their life in order…dern it! It slipped away! Wouldn’t it be nice to just decide where the clocks should be and please Mr. Benjamin Franklin, the bankers and golfers…and alleviate the need to reset clocks around the house, then read the manual to set the car clock, or just get used to adding one hour to the ti...
1 yrs ago Mar. 12, 2014 Willis McKeon, 92, a WWII Army Veteran and retired attorney, passed away with his family at his side. Colter Salveson was this year’s Youngest Top Hand winner at the annual Wagon Train Feed. He was awarded the Red Bandana in honor of the late Darci Miller of Canada. The Montana Community Preservation Alliance fundraiser was held at the Lucky Bullet, and the fundraiser took in about $2,800 in donations. The group is still a ways from achieving their goal of providing No Monument / No Free Roaming Buffalo signs. Ron a...
The Chinook American Legion Post 48 hosted the spring meeting of the American Legion and Auxiliary on Sat., March 9th. The members convened at the American Lutheran Church. Department Officers from Helena also joined those from the hi-line. The Auxiliary members met and their agenda included Recognition of the POW/MIA with the covering of a chair with the drape of the POW/MIA emblem, silent time in remembrance of those who have passed since the last meeting, and the pledge to the flag followed. The preamble to the American Legion Auxiliary was...
An attentive audience with opinions, thoughts, and preferences were in attendance at the Listening Session addressing the possibility of changing from a five-day to a four-day school week. It was held at the Malta High School auditorium on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. This is the last session of exchanges between the public, the administration and the school board. At the close of the session, Board Chairman Carter Clausen said the board would probably make a decision at the next (on March 13th) meeting. While many individuals have their mindset...
Mayor John Demarais opened the last meeting of the month on Tuesday, February 27th at 5 p.m. with the pledge to the flag. Also present for the meeting were council members David Rummel, Laura Pankratz and Bill Hicks. In attendance were PWD Jim Truelove, Marilyn Taylor and Matt Mudd (Great West Engineering). The meeting was opened for public comment. There being none, the same was closed. Under comments from the Mayor, Demarais stated he would be attending the annual meeting of Bear Paw Developme...
1 yrs ago Mar. 5, 2014 Curtis and Bonnie Starr retired from the PCN after 29 years in Malta. The new editor, Mark Hebert, took over with a “promise to build on the past.” Levi Tatafu joined the Phillips County Sheriff’s Department as a deputy. He and his wife, Julie, are both graduates of Nashua; they have two children. Little Mylle Clark, along with Kenny Clark and Kyle Wasson, were pictured in the PCN displaying prize items for the Loring Volunteer Fire Department Raffle. The Malta Head Start children participated in February’s “I Love to R...
Tuesday, February 13th the Malta City Council met at 5 p.m., in addition to the council members, also present were John Wright, Compliance Officer, and Taylor French. Minutes from the last meeting, agenda for the current meeting and claims were approved following a motion and a second. The motion passed unanimously. PWD Jim Truelove started the reports to the council members. He said the hydrants in Murray Trailer Court were being flushed. This action will hopefully clear up some of the slow...
Last week, word was received from Public Works Director Jim Truelove informing Mayor John Demarais there was a problem with the lagoon not working properly. A state of emergency was declared from the City Office, which gave the Mayor the authority to make it a priority and get on the phone to start making contact with the necessary entities to begin the long and immediate process of fixing the situation. Demarais stated things were going good by the time he was interviewed and said that the...
Steve graduated from Malta High School at the age of four, Janet graduated at age four, as well. Steve is now 17 and a grandfather. Needless to say, these two are indeed special. Steve Baeth and his sister, Janet (Baeth) Veseth are only two of a large number of people, over 5 million, who only celebrate their birthday every four years. Those 5 million are a mere .1% of the population! This is because they were born in a Leap Year, on February 29th. They are known as "leapers" or...
The day after Valentine’s Day, individuals from Phillips County, and one from Blaine County, decided to be a sweetheart and give the gift of life…blood. Fifty-five successful pints were donated by those who would more than likely remain anonymous to the recipient. They gave unselfishly and from one heart to another. Red Cross Blood Draw coordinator, Teresa Hotchkiss was pleased with the turnout, as the goal had been set for 50 units…an extra five units is always welcomed. Held at the Event Center, the team from Great Falls kept the traff...
Kenzie LaBrie: "It went pretty good. The FFA set up the different color wars during the week. I helped out by serving at the breakfast." Kaden Green: "It was really quite fun; there were a few more older people (& FFA alumni) than in the past; there was more participation. I enjoyed visiting the 7th and 8th graders at the workshop for new members. I'm looking forward to the State FFA meeting in Billings." AJ Marquis: "Things ran smoothly and it was a great way to give back to the community. My...