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As the newest and most sentimental writer here at the Phillips County News, our new Publisher Pierre Bibbs may have made a brash decision when he asked me to write this article to both say aloha to our friend, cohort, and mentor Mark Hebert (and our real boss, Goose) and to introduce the newest embodiment of the PCN's intrepid gaggle of newshounds. As Mark and Goose move on to warmer pastures, I can say with confidence that we have gained the team members we need to finish out the year 2020 and...
Burger Boys, LLP is a small butcher shop owned by Jory Schipman, Katherine Schipman, and Matthew "Shane" Anderson, all of Malta, that focuses on providing local cattle ranchers with an outlet for their beef. They specialize in hamburger processing and custom smoked meat products. Every business has to start somewhere, and for Burger Boys, it all started with a cold beer and a bright idea. A couple of years ago, Shane was telling Jory about an injured bull of his that was in pretty tough shape....
Phillips County Health Department reported 15 new cases between Friday, November 27, and Sunday, November 29. At press time, there are 45 active cases, with 236 cases considered recovered for a total of 287 cases overall. At present, five residents are hospitalized (out of 25 total hospitalizations) and we have lost six Phillips County residents to this virus. Statewide, 956 new cases were reported as of Monday, November 30. The active case total is 17,030, with a cumulative total of 61,801 confirmed cases. A total of 671 Montanans have died,...
The Phillips County Ambulance Service announces that they are to receive much-needed equipment through the Stryker Corporation thanks to the Montana CARES Act. The CARES Act is funded through $1.25 billion in federal emergency relief funding through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Rhei Tharp, P.C. Ambulance Coordinator, explained that he had received a call from a representative of the Stryker Corporation. "He told me that there was a lot of money out there that...
Happy December! The last month if 2020! It has been an interesting year that's for sure! Hope you readers are well and living a safe life! The antelope are gathering into herds of approximately 100 individuals! I think there are three herds between Loring and Malta. I'm not sure how that translates into weather forecasts. You know, the larger herds the colder, more snow,longer, or is it the other way? I've been watching for the snowy owls but haven't seen any yet. Also I'm hoping to spot some...
Greetings and hoping everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving with friends and family. Wink and Terri Cole had Thanksgiving with the Steve Cole family in Malta. Polly Solberg celebrated the Thanksgiving Day in Malta with Orvin and Thea Solberg and extended members of their family. Velyma Broadhead hosted Thanksgiving for family members Ava, Pete and Kay. Dora Henry's son, Bill, came from Havre to get her, so Dora spent several days in Havre with them. It was cold and a little windy but the roads were...
Sympathy to families of Dorothy Johnson (former Whitewater math teacher) and also Dr. Veseth (PC dentist for many years). “Happy Retirement,” and “Goodbye and God Bless” to Lynn and Eunice Simonson, who sold their farm near Whitewater to Bergtoll Farms, and also “Happy Retirement” to Ree Simonson (Lynn’s mom) who moved to Malta. We hope you come back to visit us often. In Whitewater, there was Turkey Bingo. Hope the winners enjoyed their prizes Thanksgiving Day. We should all try to be thankfu...
It’s the season for the receiving and sending of Christmas cards. The Museum archives have a wonderful box or two of old Christmas cards. At home we may have saved a special card from grandparents or that someone special. Cards come in all sizes and shapes with a variety of scenes; often the scenes are signed by the artist. An important artist during the 1950’s and 60’s was Tyrus Wong. If you can still find his unused cards today you have hit a jackpot. Wong was Hallmark's artist of the year in the 60’s and Hallmark said he had “intens...
Question-Answer Mail-in Consulting ADULTS ONLY. Get an analysis answer to a healthcare or life activities question within 3 to 6 postmark months. Applicable answer fees are $26 for 2 pages no reference, $36 for 3 pages one reference, or $46 for four pages one reference & vitamin idea analysis answer. After indicating your select fee, send consultant Katie L. McKeon, ABD, EdD your question jointly with your non-refundable fee payment and return address to P.O. Box 605 in Malta, MT 59538. No Credit Cards. Legion Meeting 10-3-20. The Malta...
So, here it is. With both sadness and excitement, I sit in the PCN office on Saturday morning penning what is likely my last column for this newspaper. After nearly seven years as the publisher of the Phillips County News, I am setting sail for Texas to start a new career as a social media director for an Italian restaurant. This column is dedicated to all of you who faithfully read the newspaper and I would like to say, it has been quite the ride. I have been my honor to be at the head of the newspaper for the past seven years and I have...
I don’t pay much attention to all those television ads for medications aimed at my generation. Still in relatively good health, I’ve yet to begin taking pills that will improve my memory, help me sleep all night, or shrink my enlarged prostate. I figure the longer I go without, the better chance the pills will work when I really need them. Soon enough I’ll join the ranks of those fragile, befuddled old folks looking for a cure. In the meantime, I’ll just try to suck it up. An ad I watched...
Clarence Russel Blunt Phillips County has lost the last member of a pioneer family. Clarence Russel Blunt, 89, died November 24, 2020, of natural causes complicated by the COVID-19 virus. He was born July 27, 1931, on the Blunt homestead in Regina, Montana, to parents Alfred F. Blunt and Pansy Robinson McNeil. He joined four older McNeil half-sisters: Laura (Dyrdahl), Nina (Brundage), Velma (Bean) and Dorothy, who had lost their father and two uncles to the flu pandemic of 1918. The family grew to include the four Blunt children, Grace...
Linda Lou Brown, 73 passed away in her home on November 22, 2020 as a result of cancer. Linda was born on July 9, 1947 in Malta, MT to Jim and Ethel O’Brien. She was raised and attended school in Malta spending much of her childhood on her Mother and adoptive Father Harold Schmoeckel’s farm. Linda loved being outside tending to sheep, her flower beds, and garden. She lived in Malta and Lewistown where she worked at Albertsons and Buttreys, commuting to Harlem for years where she was the produce manager. She also lived in Zurich where she far...
John “Jack” Delmar Lind, 72, of Malta, who retired from NorthWestern Energy (originally Montana Power Company), died at home on November 25, 2020 after battling cancer for many years. Jack was born on April 13, 1948 in Glasgow Montana to Delmar Victor and Patricia (Glemser) Lind. He attended St Raphael’s Catholic School in Glasgow until 4th grade. Jack graduated from Chinook High School as a proud Chinook Sugarbeeter where he played football, basketball and track. The summer after graduation Jack worked as a gas laborer and groundman in the H...
LaDonna Marie Appelhans Young, age 82 of Las Vegas, passed away November 13, 2020, at her home in Las Vegas. LaDonna was born in Dodson, Montana on May 8, 1938, to Thomas Nicholas Peter Appelhans and Marie Elizabeth Sorkness. She graduated from Dodson High School in 1956, then attended Montana State University (now University of Montana) in Missoula, Montana, graduating in 1960 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education. While in Missoula, she studied with the late Elsa Wieber, former Prima Donna of the Dresden Opera. She then continued...
Check out our website: www.phillipscountysheriff.org and our Facebook page, Phillips County Sheriff’s Office. Our Facebook page does give reports of scams and other important information as needed to get to the public. Concealed Weapon Permits: New and renewal applications for Concealed Weapon Permits may be picked up at the Sheriff’s Office anytime. Once approved, you will be contacted to come in on Wednesday between 9 AM and noon for fingerprints and photographs. Several calls have been received requesting road reports. Please remember to...
1 years ago November 25, 1920 Jack Hardin, an alleged rum runner, was shot and killed by officers north of Havre. Hardin was believed to be bringing liquor across the border into Phillips County also. ** Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Trafton had gone to California for the winter. ** W. E. Ferguson reported good fishing at Vandalia dam. ** Sheriff Tom Johnson returned from the state of Washington with Ben Blazing who was charged with disposing of mortgage property. ** The Phillips County Farm Bureau was c...
The Malta Mustangs football team finished their 2020 campaign in the quarterfinal round of the State B Football Championship Series. The Mustangs were able to land a conference-leading total of four athletes on the 2020 All-State list. The All-State List includes seniors Pierce Mortenson and Beau Simonson, and juniors Cash Salsbery and Rex Williamson. "It is quite an honor to get on that list and is a reflection of the team success we had this season," Malta Coach Nick Oxarart said. For the...
The North Counrty Mavericks volleyball team landed four athletes on the 2020 1C All-Conference list, two of which earned all-state honors. Seniors Kaitlyn McColly and Kia Wasson have been on the All-conference list in previous seasons, but this year, the hard-hitting duo landed on the list as All-State selections. "Both of these athletes will be missed next season," Mavericks Coach Charlene Wasson said. "Kia made All-State because she was a consistent player. She could place the ball around the...
The Malta M-ette Volleyball team found their stride late in the post-season before exiting their 2020 campaign in the Northern B Divisional Tournament. "They were strong," M-ette Coach Tasha Hines said of the M-ettes. "Pushing through the challenges of Covid throughout the season. We are just so proud of how they showed up in the postseason." The team landed three athletes on the 2020 2B All-Conference list, including All-State selection Erica Smith, first-team selection Justine Lamb, and...
Phillips Country Native, Lawyer in Dominica, earns Master's Degree in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from Nova Southeastern University, Florida Jeffrey Douglas-Murdock, son of Patricia Murdock and the late James A. Murdock of Whitewater, recently graduated with a Master of Science Degree in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from Nova Southeastern University, Davie/Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Although the degree was awarded on July 31st, 2020, the virtual graduation only took place in October...
BIDS CLOSING THURSDAY Bids are closing for the Phillips County Museum's Christmas Festival! The bids will close at 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 3. Bid Winners of the 27 entries will be announced on KMMR radio. ------------------------ HELP WANTED Malta School District Job Announcement Position: Custodian Contact: Matt Genger [email protected] Telephone: (406) 654-1871 Deadline: Until Filled Effective: Immediately Wage: DOE plus Benefits Hours: 40 hours per week Apply by: Classified Application can be found at www.malta.k12.mt.us Current...
