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Articles from the January 4, 2023 edition


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  • Elected Officials Sworn In, Those Retiring Honored

    Kari Hould, PCN Staff|Jan 4, 2023

    In the second level of the Phillips County Courthouse, the official swearing to the oath of office was conducted for various offices within the County. Wednesday, Dec. 28th, re-elected County Commissioner John Carnahan was the first to be sworn in, with the oath administered by Commissioner Bruce Christofferson. Then newly-elected County Attorney Dan O'Brien was sworn in followed by the administration of oath to Lee Pekovitch, who will serve as Deputy County Attorney. The oath was administered...

  • PCN's Top Stories of 2022

    Kari Hould, PCN Staff|Jan 4, 2023

    In our lifetime and history, 2022 is saying good-bye. As you peruse this article, you may want to make your own "Top 10" events in your year that had an impact on your life. This list is derived from the number of hits the article had. Sit back, relax and enjoy history as it was made in our corner of the world. #1. MIRAMON, Jr. SENTENCED TO FORTY YEARS (by Mark Foss-Feb. 9, 2022) Fifteen months after making his initial appearance in the courtroom, and following many delays, representation change...

  • In Loving Memory

    Jan 4, 2023

    -Douglas "Skip/Skipper" Gail Smith -Mae Walsh -Lorna Jean Solberg -Faye Alice Helm -Ethel Maxine (Seely) Ost -Gary Aleix Plouffe -Curtis Jackson "Jack" Reynolds -Dwight C. Pfeifer -Dorothy Barton -Lydia Gloria Moore Abrahamson -Mildred Ethel (Green) Boothe -Helen Mae Welch DePuydt -Glen Alvin Phillips -Victor M. Lefdahl -Lewellyn Boos McNamara -Laynee Laceen Ophus -C. Paul Morrow M.D. -Earl "Ray" Shores -Edward F. Spang -Patricia Kay Gilman -Warren R. Abrahamson -Sally Ann Pankratz -Frank E....

  • 68th Montana Legislature Opens: Local Legislators In Attendance

    Kari Hould, PCN Staff|Jan 4, 2023

    Both Senator Mike Lang and Representative Casey Knudsen will pay active roles as the 68th Session of the Montana Legislature convened on Monday morning. Both natives and graduates of Malta High School, they are prepared to handle bills that are introduced as well as introduce some of which they are the sponsor or endorse. Heading into the new year, Sen. Lang feels one of the challenges will be managing the $2 billion dollar surplus. Sen. Lang said, "The Montana budget is fine. Two sessions ago...

  • There Aren't As Many Hunters

    Parker Heinlein, Outdoors Columnist|Jan 4, 2023

    Even in Montana where we like to think of hunting as part of our heritage, there aren’t nearly as many hunters as there once were. That doesn’t bode well. Hunting license sales account for about two-thirds of the funding for Montana’s Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks. Montana is third in the nation in percentage of hunters at 21.1 percent behind South Dakota at 24.1 and Wyoming at 22.7. Montana, however, does top the nation in firearm ownership. According to a 2020 report by the Rand...

  • In the Still of the Night

    Kari Green, Karis Corner|Jan 4, 2023

    Did you ever have one of those days when something comes over you and gives you a nudge or feeling? I used to have those “feelings” that made me leery of things. I left work at 6:15 p.m. Monday evening and as I left several vehicles with flashing lights were approaching me and then turned toward the fire hall. The men were running from their vehicles, leaving little time to make an imprint in the snow their feet were moving so fast. I called my boss at the office and told him the fire crew was headed out – if he was needing a space fille...

  • I Have to Brag About my Boys

    Pierre Bibbs, Play Ball|Jan 4, 2023

    I learned something from both of my sons over the last couple of weeks. The first lesson came from my four-year-old son Lincoln. Lincoln is a very observant boy. He catches things that I often overlook. One week, Lincoln was unable to attend preschool because he was sick. Susan, my wife, stayed home with our youngest son from Monday to Wednesday. Then came my turn to take care of Linc. I was stressed out about work and it made it hard for me to enjoy my time with him due to me worrying about wor...

  • Louise Ann (Halverson) Uphaus (December 6, 1937- December 20, 2022)

    Jan 4, 2023

    Louise Ann (Halverson) Uphaus died on December 20, 2022, at home with her husband, Bill, at her side. Louise was born in Hamilton, Montana on December 6, 1937, to Irvin and Ann (Schilke) Halverson. The oldest of three, she was raised on the family ranch south of Peerless. She loved ranching throughout her life. One of her greatest joys was riding as a jockey on the racetracks through the 50s and 60s. She also enjoyed driving in demolition derbies, softball, and golf, playing games and cards with family and friends, and spent many years... Full story

  • Dodson News for Wednesday, January 4, 2023

    Eldora Henry, PCN Correspondent|Jan 4, 2023

    December 28. Christmas has come and gone for another year. Very cold and then it started raining, so got slick all over. I went to Havre and the Messiah Lutheran Church had a nice Christmas Eve Service led by Marilyn Henry. It rained on Monday and some on Tuesday. Bill brought me home Tuesday and when he returned to Havre it rained hard from the river bridge to Chinook. Different ones reported rain in other places from Missoula and on East and North. Temps made it to the high 30’s. The trains we...

  • North Country News for Wednesday, January 4, 2023

    Pat Murdock, PCN Correspondent|Jan 4, 2023

    People have to be tough in Montana when it gets so cold. I won’t mention the number - cold is cold! Jamie and Jacob Obie’s son Landon Scott was baptized in Whitewater on Christmas Eve at the Whitewater Lutheran Church before the Christmas Eve Service. Also, Mary Beth and Sam Funk’s son Wyatt Ole was baptized at the same service. The grandparents of both children are Pat and Scott Anderson of Whitewater, who were in attendance. The other grandmother of Landon Scott is Kathy Obie, formally of Whitewater, who was also present, along with her o...

  • Briefly for Wednesday, January 4, 2023

    Jan 4, 2023

    Malta Senior Center BINGO is every Friday at 1:00 at the Malta Senior Center PC Library Knitting and Crochet Club The Phillips County Library hosts a knitting and crochet group from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday. Saco Band/Choir Concert 1-4 The Saco Schools 6-12 Band and Choir concert has been rescheduled to January 4 at 6:30pm. Malta Auxiliary to meet 1-5 The Malta American Auxiliary will hold its monthly meeting on January 5, 2023 at 5:30 pm. VFW Club. Please note time change. P. C. Historical Society Meeting 1-9 The Phillips County Histor...

  • Memories for Wednesday, January 4, 2023

    Compiled by Kari Hould|Jan 4, 2023

    1 yrs ago Dec. 26, 2012 A gift not everyone received! SSG Nate Salsbery of Malta received a Christmas gift from his wife, Krissy. She shipped a live tree to his unit, the 484th Military Police Company, a National Guard unit – in Afghanistan. For many stationed there (well…most) it was the first live tree anyone had seen in a war zone. Before “Box Day” June Cornell and Carol Schumacher were kept busy assembling 75-100 Christmas boxes at the local Food Bank. New Year’s Resolution (Grade School) Kaycee Bond: Do you know what a resolution means? I...

  • Classifieds for Wednesday, January 4, 2023

    Jan 4, 2023

    Malta School District Job Announcement ROUTE BUS DRIVERS WANTED Malta Public Schools is seeking applicants for School Route Bus Drivers, including substitute bus drivers. Successful applicants will be hired upon approval of a satisfactory background check and a clean pre-employment drug test. Random drug testing is required after hire. Bus Driver Requirements: Montana Driver’s License in good standing for E-Class buses (Ford Expedition) CDL in good standing with school bus and passenger bus endorsements for regular school buses 15 hours a...

  • Legals for Wednesday, January 4, 2023

    Jan 4, 2023

    The Malta Irrigation District will accept sealed proposals at the office of Malta Irrigation District until 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 for the: Replacement of Twenty-seven (27) 8-foot Light Fixtures in the MID Shop. Bid must include removal of current lights. Job can be seen at Malta Irrigation District headquarters at 509 South 3rd Street East, Malta, MT. Questions, contact Russ Brookie at 654-7384. Malta Irrigation District reserves the right to refuse any or all bids. Deliver bids in person or mail to Malta Irrigation District,...

  • Keep Your Veterans in Mind on Holidays

    Sharon Kindle, Patriotic Chair, VFW Post 4067|Jan 4, 2023

    This is a trifle late for New Year’s, but jot it down, especially for the 4th of July. When lighting fireworks, or shooting off guns, keep in mind those among us suffering from PTSD. What is fun for some can be terror and heartbreaking to others. A quote from Pharr, Texas “The sounds of fireworks, or can resemble gunshots, and that can add to the stress of veterans suffering from PTSD.” “The simple thing of just the smell of gunpowder can trigger something. It doesn’t have to be the noise”, Marine veteran Alfredo Oritz said. It’s typical to ce...

  • VFW Club: Boot Scooting Proof

    Kari Hould, PCN Staff|Jan 4, 2023

    You are only limited by your own boundary and mind. As the evening became chilly and the friendship and laughter blended, friends gathered Saturday night at the VFW Club for a New Year's Eve dance and celebration. One of those dancing and celebrating was Noel Emond who deals daily with the walking (and waltzing) support of his armed walker and his oxygen tanks. It may slow him down and you will probably not see him break dancing, but he has been known to "brake" while dancing to avoid collisions...

  • USDA: Windmill to Solar Conversion Project

    Abigail Northrup, USDA Soil Conservationist|Jan 4, 2023

    Financial Assistance Opportunities to convert a windmill pumping system to a solar pumping system to increase watering reliability on range lands and pastures. Opportunities include Solar pumps, watering facilities, well decommissioning & well drilling replacement. Please call Abby at the Malta NRCS (406) 654-1333 x 120 by Jan 17th with any inquiries and interest. NRCS provides reasonable accommodations for all persons with disabilities to participate in NRCS programs and activities. If you require special accommodations, please contact Malta...

  • Loring News for Wednesday, January 4, 2023

    Dixie Stordahl, PCN Correspondent|Jan 4, 2023

    Happy new year, everyone! I hope all of you have the best new year! Lumsdens and Blunts had a snow party on New Year’s Eve day! The Lumsden girls and their families were all here. Pete had the horses hitched up to a sled and everyone enjoyed the rides! It was down at Alberts and if you’ve ever been there, you know how steep the hills are! I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw all these little people at the top and sledding down! A big bonfire was going and other than myself and the famil...

  • Whitewater News & Opinion for Wednesday, January 4, 2023

    Helen Austin, PCN Correspondent|Jan 4, 2023

    Sympathy to all who are homeless, refugees, and those stranded at many airports due to airplane cancellations. Don’t forget to make donations to your favorite charity, this season. I give to local food banks and the Salvation Army. Happy New Year to All!! It is January 2023! Happy Birthday to all who are celebrating. This includes Pattie Young. Students at Whitewater schools are on Christmas break and enjoying the vacation. There was a wonderful Christmas program at the WW schools. It was w...

  • PCN's Top Sports Stories of 2022

    Pierre Bibbs, Publisher|Jan 4, 2023

    Story: Former M-ette, Lady Griz Standout Narrows it Down to Two Schools PCN Issue: June 1, 2022. Last Thursday, June 2, word came out that former Malta M-ette and University of Montana guard Sophia Stiles had entered the transfer portal with one season of eligibility left in her college basketball career. The PCN caught up with Stiles, the daughter of Del and KayDel Stiles of Malta, to talk about her last season with the Lady Griz, entering the college transfer portal, and what may come next for...

  • Darlene Fay Flesche

    Jan 4, 2023

    MALTA – Darlene Fay Flesche, 77, of Malta passed away peacefully on Monday January 2nd, 2023 at her son's home in Hamilton, Montana. Born July 16th, 1945, Mom spent her entire life in Malta, working many different jobs. She worked at the local Gambles Store and Ezzie's Wholesale for many years, while waitressing and bartending at Stine's Nightclub and Roger's Saloon before finally retiring as a cook for the Malta School District. She married Monte Rothie in Malta, and together they had their first child, Becky, in 1964 followed by their son, B...