Articles from the April 23, 2014 edition
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Hikes 'n Bikes schedule offers tons of outdoor fun
The Hikes 'n Bikes started in Malta three summers ago and since then has added a slew of new events fashioned to get people outdoors in order to get people into top physical condition. "There is not... Full story
Norman W. Solberg
DODSON- Norman W. Solberg, 78, a retired U.S. Mail Carrier and farmer-rancher died on Sunday April 13, 2014, Norman left this world to be with his lovely bride, Alice. The family will receive friends... Full story
Not a fan Cliches
There are just some sayings I don’t quite understand. For instance “The pen is mightier than the sword. “ I get the meaning behind it. I know that communication is better than direct force or... Full story
"Phantom Smell" detected into downtown buildings
At least some of the "phantom smells" that have pestered business owners in downtown Malta were sniffed out by John Demarais and the Public Works team last week with the assistance of smoke bombs.... Full story
Howard twins lead Whitewater to team victory, Malta 2nd
Whitewater hosted the Whitewater Invitational Golf Meet at Marion Hills Golf Course, Tuesday, April 15. In only his second golf meet of the season, Sophomore Keenan VanWichen placed second at the meet... Full story
Easter Coloring Contest winners announced
This year’s Phillips County News Easter Coloring Contest was another success with over 40 entries coming in from children aged 3-to-14. While the PCN staff had a tough time picking winners during the contest judging on Friday morning, after much... Full story
Whitewater Junior High students win Championship at Academic Olympics
Students from Whitewater Junior High won the Oral Rounds Championship at the Academic Olympics in Glasgow last Wednesday. The team – Hannah Anderson and Bella Lawless, both of the seventh grade,... Full story
Briefly for week of April 23
Briefly Malta Driver’s Exam New Schedule The Malta Driver’s Exam Station has changed the days it will be in Malta. The New days are the first and fourth Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon and then from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Friends of the... Full story
I 169 supporter now playing money card?
I guess it all comes down to dollars. Tom Gignoux wrote recently in the Great Falls Tribune that trapping “is a cruel recreation that drains money from Montana businesses ...” It was an... Full story
Initiative 169 would take away "God given rights"
Dear Editor, I am nearly 77 years old and if you sold everything I own I doubt I am worth $1000. When I was born I had the freedom and the right to trap, which I have done since I was 6 years old. Initiative 169 would ban trapping in Montana. To... Full story
Disappointment with McKeon's wild bison decision
Dear Editor, I was disappointed to hear that Judge McKeon had denied the plaintiff’s contention that quarantined Yellowstone Park bison transferred to the Indian Reservations should not be classified as “wild.” I obtained a copy of his... Full story
A Column about nothing much
Writing a weekly column is sort of like doing laundry. You know in the back of your mind that it needs to be done, but when it is time to really pull the trigger, isn’t it easier just to wear a T-shirt that is 20 years old and socks with holes in... Full story
Thank you, Mr. Degel, for opening the pipeline debate
Dear Editor, Thank you Mr. John Degel for opening the Keystone XL debate: The TransCanada ads about the pipeline remind me of the Pegasus Gold scam that Phillips Co. endured. One day Pegasus thanked everyone for helping pass the legislation they had... Full story
Memories for the Week of April 23
April 28, 2004 10 Years Ago •Chosen to reign as queen and king at Malta High School’s recent prom were Mandy Bebee and Chase Sanderson. Mandy is the daughter of Jim and Debbie Bebee of Malta.... Full story
Senior Spotlight April 24, 2014
Senior Spotlight Ginni Eskildsen Favorite Snack: Cheese and crackers Favorite Athlete: Joe Montana Favorite Holiday: Christmas What you did before retirement: Farming. Favorite Book & Movie:... Full story
Robert "Robin" Donald McMullen
WHITEWATER-Robert "Robin" Donald McMullen, 65, beloved father, husband, grandfather and friend to many went to fish with the Lord on April 17, 2014. The family will receive friends at 7:00 P.M.,... Full story
Phillips County Museum News for April 23
Summer hours at the Phillips County Museum are 10:00 am to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday & 12:30-5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Groups interested in scheduling a school tour contact the museum at 654-1037 or e-mail us at [email protected] Like us on... Full story
Malta Cleanup Day slated for May 1, weather permitting
For as long as anyone can remember, May Day has also been Cleanup Day in Malta and this May is no exception. Volunteers will go about town, picking up trash and debris in an effort to our town looking fresh and clean as we head into spring. Cleanup... Full story
PCN story lacks some facts
Dear Editor, In the April 9, 2014, PCN an article appeared on the front page about a popular website entitled Phillips County Montana – Memories. A few of the comments in the article have raised some questions and I would like to offer a few points... Full story
Malta City Council: City pound, pool and trains
A flurry of information was dispersed at the first Malta City Council meeting of April, including the new museum on Highway 2, City Pool upgrades and changes to departure times at the local Amtrak station. At the meeting, the new Antiques Modes of... Full story
Dodson Junior High Track at Nashua Invitational
Pictures from the Dodson Junior High Track at Nashua Invite... Full story
Salsbery competes at State Geography Bee in Billings
On Friday, April 4, Turk Salsbery, a fifth grader from Malta elementary school, had the chance to do something that only three Malta grade school students in the last 22 years have done. Attend the... Full story
M-ettes Second at Havre Lions Meet; Simonson shines for the Penguins
Girls Malta scored 117 total points and was three points from tieing Havre, who won with 120 at the meet. Whitewater finished fifth with 26 points total. Malta was led by freshman standout Sophie Stil... Full story
Phillips County Shutterbug April 23
Phillips County Shutterbug April 23 Photographs taken by Phillips County Residents as well as photos that never ran in the paper because of a lack of space or time. Send your Phillips County... Full story
