Articles from the August 24, 2022 edition
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Hi-Line Retirement Center Announces Closure
A relatively quiet audience, hopeful of getting some clear, concise answers, filled the dining room at the Hi-Line Retirement Center last Wednesday. Amid rumors and speculation, a captive audience...
2022 Knights of Columbus BBQ held in Trafton Park
It was off and running...early. Hurry up and wait. But when it was all said and done, it was worth it. As the saying goes, when it's smokin' it's cooking/ and when it's black it's done. Smiling as...
Voices of Veterans
POST 4067 VFW Auxiliary News Recently the Auxiliary received notice that Carolyn Schmoeckel, Scholarship Chairman for the State of Montana, received recognition for her work in this capacity for the year 2021-2022. She received the notice at the...
New Faces in New Places: Joshua Belanger
Joshua Belanger is one of the faces you want to only meet socially, not on a business level. As an import to both Montana and Malta, he hails from Warrensburg, MO. Meet Josh, the new funeral director...
Can We Get Some Compassion for our Seniors
Dear Editor, The Hi Line Retirement Center is being closed. The CEO of the Hospital and Clinic says there’s no funding, however, he found money to hire 5 new PA’s and started renovating the clinic. It seems like smaller renovations and 2 or 3...
Questions about HLRC Closing
Dear Editor, I’ve heard some real disappointing stories and I was wondering what you know about the Hi-Line home and our hospital / doctors office? Is, or was, the census at the Hi-Line up near 40 residents recently? Is the door that used to...
Just Call Me a "Cooler"
My friend Smoke has started referring to me as a “cooler.” Like the unlucky individuals employed by casinos to “cool” the action at the gaming tables when someone gets hot, I’m apparently...
What Do You Mean No Anniversary Gift?
Marriage is about trust. And let’s just say that I had issues with that the other day. Last Wednesday, (August 17) was our tenth anniversary, and my wife and I agreed to not buy anything for each...
Marlyn Gloyne Orahood (March 10, 1937– August 19, 2022)
Her Journey's Just Begun Don't think of her as gone away, her journey's just begun Life holds so many facets, this earth is only one. Just think of her as resting from the sorrows and the tears In a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days... Full story
Whitewater News & Opinion for Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Again, Smokey the Bear says, “Beware of fires.” I can’t believe it’s the middle of August. Happy Birthday to all celebrating. School started here in Whitewater on Wednesday, August 17, 2022....
Loring News for Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Wishing all the county school-age kids a great learning experience this year! Welcome to the newest resident in Loring, Lyla Harms was born on Friday to Casandra and Levi Harms! She is the sister of...
Dodson News for Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Polly Solberg was visited by a nephew and his wife, Joe and Barbara Schafer, of Richland, South Carolina. They are traveling in a motor home and have been on the road for two and a half months,...
North Country News for Wednesday, August 24, 2022
(Note: News was intended for the August 10 PCN edition.) Ripp Anderson celebrated his 2nd birthday on August 3rd! His Grandmother Penny Lipp (Bri's Mom) drove over from Havre to help celebrate along with the rest of the family members. My apologies...
Briefly for Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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 noon to 1 p.m. every Thursday. Malta Kiwanis Meeting 8-24 Malta...
WHIP grant application period opens September 1; Deadline is November 23
The annual application period for the Wildlife Habitat Improvement Program (WHIP), a grant funding program administered by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, will open Sept. 1. The purpose of WHIP is to accomplish large-scale restoration of private and...
Region 6 Citizen Advisory Council meeting being held Aug 30 in Culbertson
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Region 6 Citizen Advisory Council (CAC) will meet from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 30, beginning at the Culbertson Town Hall. The morning focus will include fishing regulations proposed changes and process....
FWP director, deputy director and staff to host open houses around state
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks director, deputy director and members of their staff will be visiting regional offices during a tour of the state in August and September. Director Hank Worsech and Deputy Director Dustin Temple invite the public to...
Memories for Wednesday, August 24, 2022
10 years ago- August 20, 2012 Fund-Raiser Turns 20 Years Old The annual Health Care fund-raiser is 20 years old. Businessman Ken Wiederrick assisted Cliff Rustad with the efforts; the fundraiser was started when Rustad suffered a near-fatal death...
Coffee Central Opens its Door!
Last Saturday, August 20, roughly 400 customers stepped into the northeast door of the Villa Theatre building to welcome Coffee Central, Malta's newest coffee shop to the community for its grand...
Webb Wins 36th Annual Montana Mid-Am, Earns Hall of Fame Spot
Gordon Webb of Malta brought home the trophy for the 36th Montana State Golf Association Montana Mid-Amateur Men's Single Golf event on Saturday, August 13, in Shelby. Webb won the trophy after postin...
Plenty of Action in Trafton at "The Craig"
The Third Annual Craig Mangis Rough Stock Rodeo gave spectators plenty to cheer about at the Trafton Park Rodeo Arena last Saturday, August 20. The event was put on by the Trafton Rodeo Arena Committe...
Nelson Named Top Trainer at State Fair
If you happened to be at the Horse Racing event at the 2022 Montana State Fair in Great Falls on July 31, there is a chance that you heard a familiar name over the speakers. Buckshot Nelson, son of...
Classifieds for Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Home Health Care Provider Experienced Reasonable Rates Call Stacy Solberg for more info at: 406-529-6317 ------------------------ BEAR PAW COOPERATIVE TWO Part-time Speech-Language Assistants Up to 30 hrs/wk in Harlem School District Up to 30 hrs/wk...
Legals for Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Dan O’Brien Cole, Amestoy & O’Brien, PLLP 113 South 2nd Street West P.O. Box 1280 Malta, Montana 59538 Phone: (406) 654-2541 Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF PHILLIPS In the Matter of...
Results from the County Line Youth Rodeo Summer Series in Saco
The final County Line Youth Rodeo Series event was held on Saturday, August 20, at the County Line Rodeo Arena in Saco. Barrel Race: 14-18 Teonna Funk 18.38, Morgan McEwen 18.46, Blake Ozark 18.78, Je...