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1 yrs Dec. 11, 2013 Sapphire Avenue in Hillcrest took on a new look as the Eric Wilke family adorned their yard with decorations and lights that danced to music broadcast over an FM radio signal. The Geography Bee netted five contestants as finalists for each of the fourth and fifth grades. The fourth graders were Kyle Johannesen, Gavin Benge, Kevin Missildine, Oren Mackey and Austin Bunk. The fifth graders selected were Turk Salsbery, Marcus Knudsen, Pierce Mortenson, Peyton Jones and Korin Longknife. Nellie Ereaux won the award for the most...
1 yrs ago Dec. 4, 2013 Though he had passed away in May, the legacy that Johnny Richardson left behind as Salvation Army bell ringer will continue. The Malta Key Club took the project on and will accept donations in their kettle pot. “Coming home…” was Katie (Smith) and Mike Lamoreau and their daughter, Sadie. They had been living in Oregon. The entire Dodson staff, students and employees prepared letters to send to Zach Cole, who is in the service in Afghanistan as a Warrant Officer. He shared the greetings with his unit to assure they were...
Zander Young: "We went Christmas tree hunting, I got one from my Nana. We had FUN!" Wyatt Oxarart: "We went to grandma's house, Grandpa cooked the turkey. I got to see my cousins." Molly Sjostrom: "I went to my grandma's with my auntie – we had turkey and ham." Owen Ost: "Grandpa bought a ping pong table and we put it in the basement and had a tournament. Grandpa won!" Gracie Jesson: "We went to my grandma's; we had a lot of company." Mila Shores: "We went to my grandma's. She cooked, it was g...
1 yrs ago Nov. 27, 2013 The Malta Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, opposing the introduction of buffalo on the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge. State Representative Mike Lang said the FWP hears from 60,000 people outside of Montana in favor of the proposal and 20,000 within Montana who oppose it. Tyler Hanson, graduate of Shepherd, MT. was interviewed as the new Spanish teacher at Malta High School. Phillips County Commissioner Dunbar called the reintroduction of ferrets “a waste of m...
1 yrs ago Nov. 20, 2013 Cecelia Lankford, mother of fourteen, was honored on the occasion of her 100th birthday. Charles G. Mahan, of Malta, and a Nevada man were convicted and sentenced on hunting-related charges in Phillips County Justice Court. Mahan, who had previously lost his hunting privileges for life, paid $6,310 and was sentenced to 180 days in jail, which he served under house arrest. The Sheriff’s Office received a report of a mutilation of a cow on the South Wagner Road, Hwy 363. The udder area of the cow had been cut away with a...
Michael Munoz: "I was in Detroit, my mom was taking a nap. I caught the news on the TV that the President had been assassinated and I woke her up and told her. I clearly remember this impactful event." Janeen Brookie: "I was probably two years old, watching tv, playing with my "Midge" Barbie doll, when the cartoons were interrupted for the President's funeral. I remember the horse pulling the casket." Don Voegel: "We were in history class, I was in Oakland, Calif., at Holy Redeemer College, I...
1 yrs ago Nov. 13, 2013 When a freak October snowstorm in South Dakota left thousands of cattle dead in its wake, 16 local ranchers donated 29 head of cattle to help some ranchers there get a new start. Valued at $40,000, the cattle were inspected by Bill Anderson (who donated his time) and Jesse Blunt of the Livestock Association assisted with the project. A Montana tradition…neighbor helping neighbor. This time “she” was instrumental in “Coming home…” as Susan (Fauth) Bibbs and her sweetheart “Peezy” or aka Pierre (to the rest of us), ca...
1 yrs ago Nov. 6, 2013 Malta’s famed Leonardo, the mummy dinosaur, listed in the Guinness World Book of Records as being among the best-preserved dinosaur remains in the world, went on display at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. The black-footed ferret is a topic of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting in Helena. They are being considered for release to augment the population on the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge south of Malta. A few kids going through simulated fire and smoke at the Fire Department drill were e...
Bob Kapp: "I think they should have a four-day school week; I have talked to people outside of Malta who have gone with it; it is an adjustment, I think it works out better." Sommer Waters: "I don't think they should do a four-day school week, because they would go longer; and there would be no Boys & Girls Club." Rose Alexander: "I don't like the thought of a four-day school week because it's so much harder to get on track for next week; you have to cram five days of work into four." Katy...
1 yrs ago Oct. 30, 2013 A baby boy, Houston, was born to Skip and Shari (Starr), in Las Vegas, NV. He joins a sister and four brothers. Grandparents are Curtis and Bonnie Starr, formerly of Malta; he is their 26th grandchild. Malta Middle School announced the Sept. Students of the Month. Chosen for demonstrating positive attitude, manners, politeness to all, standing up for others and leadership were Marcus Woods, Kaylanna Bain, Kendall Koss and Taylor Gilkerson. Over 170 books were donated to Malta Elementary and Middle School, Saco,...
1 yrs ago Oct. 23, 2013 Bobby Knudsen, former M-ette basketball standout, has been selected by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association as an All-American for the West Region. The Malta Mustang football team header in to final game of the season 4-3 to face the Harlem Wildcats. Malta has not lost a game to Harlem since 1986, when Head Coach of the Mustangs, Scott King was head coach of the Wildcats. Gary and Barb Anderson and Zane and Barbie Gray donated two semi-trailer loads of choice grass mix hay to the Health Care Foundation Fund-raiser...
1 yrs Oct. 16, 2013 Addy Anderson, winner of the third grade “What I learned at Ag Ed Day” contest said, “Cows are good for the environment because when cattle graze they reduce the length of grass. Cattle fight fires another way also. When they graze the grass, it gets shorter and it keeps it so there is less fire.” Winners of the first “Brag Tag” awards at Dodson School were Nellene Messerly, Christina Jaynes, Tanner Ball, Cash KillEagle, Junior Stiffarm, Christopher Jaynes and Jeremiah Henry. Introduced by new Superintendent Debbie Comb...
1 yrs ago Oct. 9, 2013 A stand-alone independently owned bank, The First State Bank of Malta celebrated its 110th anniversary last March. As of October, Bob Galt became just the eighth president of the bank in its long history. A daughter, Castielle Louise, was born to Jory and Katherine Schipman. She joins brothers, Ross and Cody, and sister Lexis. A filming crew was at the Great Plains Dinosaur Station to film for a possible series, “Bone Rangers.” Local rancher Brenda Koss was interviewed as the museum has numerous fossil finds from the...
1 yrs ago Oct. 2, 2013 No one answered the phone at Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge on Tuesday morning. The office was shut down as a nationwide government office closure. It's celebration time for the Kienenberger’s. Come wish Charles a happy 80th birthday, and Charles and Sharon a happy 50th wedding anniversary. A reception will be held on Oct. 26th at the Lutheran Church. The Dodson Speedway will host a two-day AMX race, with proceeds to benefit Victoria Kirby, a student at Dodson School, who was paralyzed in an auto accident this s...
Zach Handley: "More offerings for smaller children, like different play equipment, maybe like a splash park." Terri Cole: "I would like to see a lot of the empty lots cleaned up and kept mowed, the derelict vehicles in various stages of decay removed." Jennifer Green: "Maybe fundraisers for a swimming pool, and something for 10-18-year-olds to do at the Fair." Sherry Demarais: "I think the people of Malta and Phillips County should start being kinder to each other and that would help everything...
1 YRS Sept. 25, 2013 Jordan Rummel, 22, has been putting in for a ram tag for the past 10 years. His dream and tag were both filled when he bagged one on opening day while hunting with his dad, Dave, grandpa and brother. The Phillips County Hospital and Clinic has hired Phillip Wright as the onsite I.T. (Information Technician). Morgan Williamson and Troy Manoukian were crowned as royalty for Malta High School’s Homecoming. Overall mills will increase to 90.63 compared to 70.81 in last year’s budget. This announcement was made by Marian Ere...
1 yrs ago Sept. 18, 2013 Colt French had the upper hand in the hay bale race at Ag Ed Day for elementary students. He’s an old hand when it comes to shucking bales. Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) members gathered with Mayor Shyla Jones as she signed a proclamation commemorating the 220th anniversary of the Constitution. DAR members attending were Fays Seel, Mary Emily Barthelmess, Sara Schumacher, Barb Wiebe, Jan Abrahamson and Esther Brosseau. Homecoming Royalty for King and Queen 2013 includes Morgan Williamson, Tess Lulloff, M...
1 yrs Sept. 11, 2013 Enrollment counts at the kick-off of the new school year showed Dodson with 73 students, Whitewater has 52, and Saco enrollment is at 49 students. Ashley Stuart, and her husband Jake, made the decision to move back to her surroundings and family. They, and their children Regan and Emree, were featured in the “Coming home” segment of the PCN. The Saco-Hinsdale Wildfire volleyball team took on the Bainville Bulldogs and handed them four losses. Whitney Molina led the team with 13 kills and eight digs. World War II veterans,...
1 yrs ago Aug. 28, 2013 Greg Ziegler and his wife, Amanda, were returning to his hometown, to follow in his dad’s footsteps as a pharmacist. They were among some who were “coming home”. Orvin Solberg was portraying Alex Murdock in the Historic Walk presented by the Phillips County Historical Society and Malta Dirt Daubers. There will be a lot of Saco pride on display over the Labor Day weekend, as the community hosts its 50th Saco Fun Days with an All-School Reunion tossed in for good measure. Thad Giblette, Family Nurse Practitioner, joine...
1 yrs ago Sept. 4, 2013 Jesse Simonson, his wife Carrie, and their three foster children have returned “home” to his roots in Whitewater, MT. to farm and ranch with his dad. The Malta Mustang football team will open their season with a game against Huntley Project in Worden. Malta only has four returning starters. Marko Manoukian, Extension Agent, reports that the harvest yields are above average with winter wheat averaging 50-60 bushels per acre; spring wheat was running 30-40 bushels per acre. Hail damage resulted in 11 claims affecting 2,2...
1 yrs ago Aug. 21, 2013 Phillips County was one of six in the state with West Nile-positive mosquitoes. Malta Chamber of Commerce members held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for A & J Mobile Fleet Repair, which was opened by Jay Weston and his family. Viola “Vi” Beyer was the guest of honor at a surprise birthday party celebrating her 100th birthday. Bonnie Starr won the Marian Hills Ladies Golf Tournament Championship and low gross honors in the tournament. Gloria Klind won low net honors. Malta Schools released the enrollment numbers: Ele...
1 yrs ago Aug.14, 2013 Residents of the county can now use the ENS (Emergency Notification System) for emergencies. The program acts as a Reverse 911 and allows dispatchers the ability to notify mass numbers of people in case of a disaster or warning. It also works for Amber Alert notifications. The Phillips County Commissioners were preparing a grant to assist in funding the walking bridge across the Milk River. They say the need for a walking bridge is a safety one. John and Ruth Flansaas were honored by friends and family on the occasion...
1 yrs ago Aug. 7, 2013 Driver Jamie Johnson of Billings was not injured after the two pneumatic trailers he was pulling went off the road, slid 648 feet before it rolled a quarter of a roll and landed on the passenger side. At the state swim meet, Darrow Messerly and Tate Carney brought home bronze medals. Shayen Garfield “went into the state meet seeded twelfth and swam for the championship, and finished sixth,” said Coach Lynn. A time capsule buried in 1955 in Saco and discovered eight years ago will be reburied during Saco Fun Days alo...
1 yrs ago July 31, 2013 Phillips County Sheriff Scott Moran was advising residents to lock their vehicles after a crime spree hit town. A vehicle was set on fire at the depot, which had been stolen in Minnesota. A man walked into a yard, stole a wallet and credit cards; another vehicle was entered, and in the items stolen were a checkbook. Another vehicle was entered, and cash and a checkbook were stolen. A 2003 car was stolen from the Sportsman Motel. The suspect in all the crimes was identified as Jason Letteff of Michigan and a warrant was...
1 yrs ago July 24, 2013 The Phillips County Fair had ten cars and three new drivers show up for the AMX races. Local winners were Luke Brown (B Main, first place), Robert Kindle (B Main, second); George Anderson (A Main, second); and Scott Hould (Hard Luck). Bidders spent $113,851 in the livestock sale at the Phillips County Fair; $5,366 went to various charities, including nine-year-old Victoria Kirby, who was injured in an auto accident on July 2. The “Music Man” opened at the Fort Peck Theatre. Tessa Luloff traveled to Cut Bank to par...
