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  • Annual Spring Vendor Show Held at the Phillips County Museum

    Mark Foss, PCN Staff|Apr 6, 2022

    The 2022 spring vendor show was held at the Phillips County Museum on Saturday, April 2, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. "We had 13 vendors here this year," said show organizer Jacy Stolem. "It's just a good chance for people to get out and see what our local vendors have to offer in one place." Kaydee Carnahan, who had just started selling Touchstone Crystal Jewelry on Monday, and was at her first vendor show was very happy. "We had a good turnout and I was thankful I was able to get some sales,"...

  • Public comment period open for Zortman-Landusky Withdrawal Environmental Assessment

    Gina Baltrusch, BLM Public Affairs|Apr 6, 2022

    An Environmental Assessment analyzing a proposed continued withdrawal of lands at the Zortman-Landusky Mining Reclamation Area in Phillips County, Montana, has been released by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for a 30-day public review and comment period. The proposed 20-year withdrawal of this reclamation area would prevent new mining activities and disturbance of the public lands, as well as provide time to assess and monitor the effectiveness of ongoing reclamation activities. A similar...

  • Malta Middle/High School Drama Presents The 39 Steps

    Mark Foss, PCN Staff|Apr 6, 2022

    The Malta Middle/High School Drama Team presented a live radio play of The 39 Steps on Monday night, April 4, and will have a second performance on Tuesday, April 5, at 7:00 p.m. The 39 Steps is inspired by Hitchcock's classic tale and is performed as a live period radio play. It's a fast-paced romantic thriller that takes you through the signature world of the Master of Suspense. The plot sees Mr. Richard Hannay visiting 1930s London when he meets Ms. Annabella Smith, who is on the run from...

  • BLM Approves American Prairie Bison Grazing Application

    Beth Saboe, American Prairie|Apr 6, 2022

    After four years of thoughtful consideration and public input, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has given approval of American Prairie’s application to graze bison across 63,500 acres of public lands in Phillips County. The BLM has the legal authority to issue grazing permits or leases and modify existing permits to substitute many different types of livestock for cattle, including bison. It has done this for decades in several states across the West, and in the case of American Prairie, the BLM has approved similar grazing modifications t...

  • Dodson News for Wednesday, April 6, 2022

    Eldora Henry, PCN Correspondent|Apr 6, 2022

    The Dodson track is being rebuilt and the weather is getting nice enough it will soon be needed and used. They are doing a really good job with it so hope there is lots of kids out for track. We've had lots of sunshine for several days making it nice but some wind every day also. Sooner or later every day the wind is going to blow. Steve and Judy Henry were up to Mom Dora's on Sunday morning for a quick visit and said they had hit a grouse just south of Dodson. Not good but could not find too...

  • Loring News for Wednesday, April 6, 2022

    Dixie Stordahl, PCN Correspondent|Apr 6, 2022

    Congratulations to Dan and Judy Simonson on the birth of their grandson this week! Momma Kiana and daddy Matt are doing well! I am in Arizona with my brother Scott. He just retired, but not really because he’ll continue to work for a few more months. It’s certainly nice to know that you are valuable to your fellow constituents! All of the Cowan sisters, my daughter-in-law Brandie, and cousin Laurie Bjorklund flew to Scottsdale to help Scott celebrate his retirement. Brandie visited with a fri...

  • Whitewater News & Opinion for Wednesday, April 6, 2022

    Helen Austin, PCN Correspondent|Apr 6, 2022

    Our sympathy to the family of Vic Lefdahl of Saco, especially to Rana (Lefdahl) Jesson of Whitewater. The Lefdahl’s (Vic and Mary) had the café in Whitewater years ago. Many from our area attended the “Ag Day” in Malta and the lunch for the Fire Department (very good burgers). “Hello” to Heidi (Hinman) Luloff, my friend. They recently had a cattle sale. Their logo is the same as my initials, (Hinman Angus). How funny! Today the wind is blowing so strong, and it is very cold. Yesterday...

  • Dodson Public School 2021-22 3rd Quarter Honor Roll

    Apr 6, 2022

    The following Dodson Public School students have made the Honor Roll for the third quarter of the 2021-22 school year. High School “A” Honor Roll List: Sebastian Best, Serena Chandler, Conan Cuts the Rope, Kataya KillEagle, Imagin Fox, Ithay Heck, Jeremiah Henry, Jean Jackson, Akiyah James, Mason Lonebear, Kadin Racine, Junior Stiffarm, Treyten Stiffarm High School “B” Honor Roll: Jamie Campbell, Emma Cole, Kelley Fox, Michael Turnsplenty Junior High School “A” Honor Roll List: Lillian Bear Cub, Jazlyn KillEagle, Alexis Iron Bear, Lance Snow,...

  • I guess I'm just lucky

    Parker Heinlein, Outdoors Columnist|Apr 6, 2022

    I guess I’m just lucky to have survived this far. The recent deaths of a backcountry snow-biker, and a horn hunter hit me particularly hard. I didn’t know either victim, but I knew what they were doing and where they were doing it. I’d been there. While I’ve never been caught in an avalanche it wasn’t because of any great care taken by me to avoid one. I skied Miller Mountain above Cooke City where the snow-biker died many times, never fearing for my safety. I should have. I should have paid...

  • Laynee Laceen Ophus (May 17, 2005 – March 28, 2022)

    Apr 6, 2022

    Laynee Laceen Ophus, 16, passed away on March 28, 2022, in Malta, MT. Services were held on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at St. Margaret Mary's Catholic Church located on Johannes Ave in Big Sandy, MT. The viewing was held at 1 p.m. and the service followed at 2 p.m. A private family burial to take place at a later date and time. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Big Sandy City Pool. Checks can be made payable to: New Pool Fund and mailed to PO Box 381, Big Sandy, MT 59520. Laynee Laceen was born on May 17, 2005 to Reece Ophus and...

  • C. Paul Morrow, M.D. (1935 – March 17, 2022)

    Apr 6, 2022

    C. Paul Morrow, M.D. was called to eternity by Our Lord on Thursday, March 17, 2022. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Paul is survived by his beloved wife, Jean, of 59 years, and their large and loving family: their five children;19 grandchildren;12 great-grandchildren; and his two sisters, Sue Kron and Julie Howell, both of Malta. He was preceded in death by one sister, Eileen, and four brothers, Tom, Pat, Dick, and Mike. Born and reared in Malta, MT in 1935, Paul was the fourth of eight children. In 1957, he graduated...

  • Earl "Ray" Shores (November 20, 1937 – March 29, 2022)

    Apr 6, 2022

    Earl "Ray" Shores passed away at the age of 84 at his home in Zortman, MT. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges. Ray spent the majority of his life in Phillips County as a rancher on Sun Prairie and a hunting guide in the Larb Hills. After retirement he, along with his loving wife, Shirley, of 30 years, moved to Zortman. They have a blended family of five children, 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death are Ray's parents, Earl and Anna (Matovich) Shores, and...

  • Briefly for Wednesday, April 6, 2022

    Apr 6, 2022

    Malta Senior Center BINGO is every Friday at 1:00 at the Malta Senior Center Malta American Legion Auxiliary Meeting 4-7-22. The Malta American Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular monthly meeting on April 7 at 6 p.m. at the VFW Club. Officer elections will be held at this meeting. Please, all members attend this important meeting. Phillips County Historical Society Meeting 4-11-22. The Phillips County Historical Society will meet Monday, April 11, 2022, @ 6:30 p.m. @ the Phillips County Museum. Everyone Welcome! HLRC Easter Egg Hunt...

  • Memories for Wednesday, April 6, 2022

    Compiled by Mark Foss|Apr 6, 2022

    1 years ago- Wednesday, April 4, 2012 Malta man volunteered as donor to help a friend; but now he’s helping a stranger Malta resident Derek Davis, 27, signed up for the bone marrow transplant registry several years ago hoping to beat the odds and save the life of his friend. This morning he entered a hospital in Berkeley, Ca., hoping to save the life of a complete stranger. After having received five injections over as many days to prepare him for the harvesting of his white blood cells, Davis was scheduled to undergo the six-hour procedure t...

  • Classifieds for Wednesday, April 6, 2022

    Apr 6, 2022

    Underground Sprinkler System Maintenance Bids are being sought for the 2022 summer season for Malta Elementary and Malta Middle/High School. Interested contractors may obtain a bid sheet from Jana Moran in the Central Office of the Malta Middle/High School. Proposals are due by Friday, April 8, 2022, by 3:00 P.M. in the Business Office of Malta High School. -------------------------- LIFEGUARDS The City of Malta is accepting applications for Seasonal Lifeguards. Applications and job descriptions are available at the city office during regular b...

  • Legals for Wednesday, April 6, 2022

    Apr 6, 2022

    Notice of Election Cancellation WHEREAS, the number of candidates for the positions on the Whitewater School Board of Trustees, District 20D is equal to or less than the number of positions to be elected. Therefore, the Whitewater School Trustees’ Election is hereby canceled. The levy proposition is not necessary for 2022-2023 Dated this 1st day of April 2022 _______________________ ________________ Alvin A Olsen, Board Chairman Lynn Hill, Clerk (Published by Phillips County News 4/6/2022) MNAXLP ----------------------------- PUBLIC NOTICE T...

  • Saco Public School Science Fair Local and State

    Shyla Sunford, Saco Public School|Apr 6, 2022

    The local science fair was held in Saco on March 7th in the library. The judges were Donni Linn, Russell Menge, Jim Sunford, Darrell Gairrett, Howard Pippin, Vivian Taylor, Mary Berg, Jan Marshall, and Doris Tollefson. Grades 2-8 participated and the results were: 2nd & 3rd Grade 1st: Ivan Taylor (2nd) 2nd: Amari Miller (3rd) 3rd: Kadin Salveson (2nd) Honorable Mentions: Landry Bowman (3rd) and Whit Ozark (2nd) 4th - 6th Grade 1st: Royce Strobbe (6th) 2nd: Chase Albus (6th) 3rd: Tyler Sunford...

  • Montana Masons present grant to Saco School

    Melissa Erickson, Saco Public School|Apr 6, 2022

    The Montana Masonic Foundation is a charity established by Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Montana. The charity has a strong commitment to funding grants for public schools. The categories schools can apply for grants include: Music, Art/Drama, Libraries, and Science. This year, Melissa Erickson, Librarian Assistant at Saco Public applied for and received a grant to purchase library books to allow students the ability to have books available for science fair projects and reports, along...

  • Mustangs Track 2022

    Pierre Bibbs, Publisher|Apr 6, 2022

    The Malta Mustangs started the 2022 Track and Field Season on a strong note last Friday, April 1, in Glasgow with a second-place finish at the Glasgow Invitational. The Havre Blue Ponies won the meet with 107 points. Malta had 81, Glasgow was third with 79, Plentywood was fourth with 46, Lustre Christian was fifth with 41, and Scobey was sixth with 39. The team was led by some familiar faces from the 2021 season, including seniors Cash Salsbery, David Pitman, Rex Williamson, and sophomores...

  • Penguins Track 2022

    Pierre Bibbs, Publisher|Apr 6, 2022

    The Whitewater Penguins Track Team has returned five athletes with state experience in their 2022 campaign. "I feel we have a solid foundation that has been built over the last 4 or 5 track seasons," Whitewater Head Coach Charlene Wasson said. " I feel confident in this group of high school athletes competing in their events this season, even for missing a year of track due to Covid (2020) they just know how to compete." The team competed in the Glasgow Invitational, their first track meet of...

  • Coyotes Track 2022

    Pierre Bibbs, Publisher|Apr 6, 2022

    The 2021 Track and Field season is off to a slow start for the Dodson Track Teams, but in all, the team hopes to field ten athletes, which would be more than last season. The team has had to deal with a sickness that hit the team a few weeks ago, track repairs, and a water pipe break in the town which resulted in missed practices. Dodson Head Coach Tianna Bloomer is hoping that all athletes will be good to go this Saturday, April 9, for the Havre Lions meet. The team welcomes three...

  • M-ettes Track 2022

    Pierre Bibbs, Publisher|Apr 6, 2022

    The Malta M-ettes track team has retained plenty of talent from 2021, including two or three state placers. The team will be without Erica Smith who graduated last spring. Smith won the 2021 State B triple jump. The team will also be without jumper Laynee Ophus, who tragically passed away last week. The team welcomes back Skylie Lefdahl, a senior that took fourth place in the State B discus event, and Tia Siewing, a junior that placed fifth in shot put. "I am excited for Tia and Skylie because...

  • Malta Golf 2022

    Mark Foss, PCN Staff|Apr 6, 2022

    The Malta girls and boys golf teams will look to build on both teams qualifying for the state tournament last year, starting on Friday, April 8, at Shelby for the varsity teams, and on Monday, April 11 in Shelby for the junior varsity. "We are coming off a year with lots of success and growth with our appearance at State Golf for both the boy's and girl's teams," said Malta Head Coach Kate Webb. "We are looking to make another appearance and compete at State again this year." With a good mix of...

  • Panthers Track 2022

    Pierre Bibbs, Publisher|Apr 6, 2022

    The Saco Panthers Track and Field Teams saw their first meet of the season last Friday, and the Lady Panthers and Panthers saw success. "This is probably one of the bigger track teams that we have had in a long time," said Saco Head Coach Barry Malone. "We are not in shape yet, and it is probably going to take a little hard work." Saco will have six girls competing this season including three state performers; senior Jaycee Erickson, sophomores Teagan Erickson, and Josie Brown. The Erickson...