Articles from the January 25, 2017 edition
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A reason for the freezin'
While most people joked, laughed and stayed warm while standing atop the frozen water of Nelson Reservoir on Saturday, another group of folks were perhaps a little apprehensive, if not just as...
Norville returns home as HLRC physical therapist
For the first time in it's nearly 40 years of operation, the Hi-Line Retirement Center has its first ever, fulltime physical therapist to the joy of staff, residents and said therapist. "This is my...
Chase Kaufman enjoying time at PCHC
500 Chase Kaufman is currently on a clinical rotation at the Phillips County Hospital and Family Health Clinic and though he was born and raised here, he has spent plenty of time in the area. Kaufman...
Legislative round up:
The Montana Legislature debated two bills last week that would give patients more of an active role in determining the cost of their health care. Senate Bill 100, introduced by Sen. Cary Smith, R-Billings, would allow patients the option of directly...
Danger is no longer my thing
I don’t do dangerous anymore. Not that I was ever much of a daredevil, but I certainly engaged in a number of activities over the years that could have caused serious bodily harm. Luck, for the...
Fairness in the livestock industry
USDA took an important step last month to bring more fairness to the livestock industry. The impact of three introduced “Farmer Fair Practice Rules” will be significant across the nation, creating much-needed protections for farmers. Much of the...
Stop wasting tax dollars on sage grouse
As the 65th MT Legislative Session opened for business last week the usual calls for budget cuts were exceedingly shrill. What made matters worse this year was the loss of revenue due to the demise of the coal and oil and gas industries in Montana. W...
All teams showing growth
The high school sports season is in full bloom. I have to say that I am very proud of our local sports teams. Each team that I have covered has shown growth and have been keeping things very...
James Alvin Brayton
Early on January 4th, 2017, the chariot swung low for Jim and carried him away home. Jim was born in Great Falls on June 4, 1925, to John M. and Ilo Brayton of Malta, Mont. The youngest of three boys, he grew up in Malta, and enlisted in the Navy at...
Whitewater News for December 25, 2017
Well like most Democrats I am boycotting Trump’s Inauguration by not watching it on TV. It is sad that if it wasn’t for the Russians “hacking” the DIV computers, Hillary Clinton would be the...
Card New for December 25, 2017
Whist On Tuesday, January 17, Jerry Depute bettered Leonard Leader by a single point, 47-46, to capture first place. Leader's efforts earned him a second place finish and the traveling prize was awarded to Roy Baeth. Pinochle On Thursday, January 19,...
Loring News for December 25, 2017
Last weekend I traveled to Billings to visit the grandkids and take in a Yellowjackets game! Debbie, Sienna and Ayden Richau attended with me and it was wonderful! Jace Anderson and Kendall Denham both had great games. MSUB Yellowjackets won! There...
Dodson News for December 25, 2017
Mitchell and Bobby Jean Dolphay of Havre welcomed a baby girl to their family on Wednesday. Proud grandparents are Robert and Patti Dolphay and Robert and Cathy Bear. Terri Cole went to Helena on Thur...
Malta BPA compete at Regional
The Malta Chapter of Business Professionals of America competed at the regional BPA Regional Conference in Sidney on Wednesday, January 18. The following students will advance to the BPA State...
Briefly for January 23, 2017
Malta Senior Meals Thursday, Jan 26th - Chicken and biscuits Friday, Jan 27th - Hot turkey Tuesday, Jan 31st - Stuffed peppers Do you have a January birthday - sign up for the 10 meal birthday certificate. PC Fair Board Meeting 1-25. The Phillips...
Phillips County Sheriff's Report for January 25, 2017
Please remember to file a new burn permit for the 2017 year. If you plan on doing any burning in 2017, please file one BEFORE you start to burn. These permits are good for all of 2017 and you only have to file one a year, not every time you burn....
Memories for the Week of December 25, 2017
100 years ago Mail train arrives from the west after a five day delay caused by snow storms. Sheriff Snow announces gambling must cease everywhere in the county. County Attorney Slattery says his...
Honor roll students named at MSU
Several students from north central Montana were named to Montana State University's honor roll. There are two honor rolls at MSU: the President's Honor Roll and the Dean's Honor Roll. Students must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours for the...
The Art of Farming WIFE Calendar Art Contest and Rules
In recognition of National Agriculture Week (National Agriculture Day, March 21, 2017), WIFE (Montana Women Involved in Farm Economics) invites Montana's school children to express their ideas on farm life by participating in WIFE's thirty-first stat...
Bad Larrys play GPDM benefit
The Bad Larrys music duo played at Saturday night’s Great Plains Dinosaur Museum benefit at the Tin Cup in Malta on a night featuring great food, music and merriment. The evening started with a...
Malta Chamber's Person of Influence Award
Last year the Chamber recognized four residents with a quarterly Person of Influence Award. This award strives to honor those individuals in Phillips County who go above and beyond to make this area a great place to live and work; whose...
Saco Public School First Semester Honor Roll
Superintendent's Honor Roll List (4.00 to 3.75) Juniors Chandler Pippin and Christopher DePuydt. Seventh Grade Jaycee Erickson and Daeson Salveson. Honor Roll (3.74 to 3.25) Juniors Bailey Funk and Jada Sudbrack. Sophomores Devon Salveson. Eighth...
Dodson Public School Honor Rolls, Students of the month
Dodson grades KF - 6 “A” (4.0 – 3.76) Honor Roll Second quarter KF : Xavier Best, Karson Cole, Emily Fetter, Leslie Fox, Danielle James, Ahriana Jaynes, Dusty Neal, Derek Stiffarm and Telissa Yarlott. First: Emmikka Stiffarm. Second: Kyra...
Winter Grazing Seminar wraps up in Glasgow
Dr. Angus McIntosh, Executive Director of the National Range Allotment Owners Association, headlined this year's winter grazing seminar at Glasgow's Cottonwood Inn on Jan. 18. The event, hosted by the Valley County Conservation District, was...
Malta Speech and Drama headed to State
The Malta High School Speech and Drama team headed to the Divisional tournament held in Big Fork on Saturday, January 21. Placing and going to the State Meet this weekend are Clara Waters – who...
