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Most people, after 40-years on the job, start their retirement with a trip to a tropical island to sip fruity drinks out of coconut cups. Mary Lou Broadbrooks took a different route. The long-time Phillips County Nurse retired from her post last December and instead of sunshine-filled destination, she opted for surgery. "I had hand surgery," Broadbrooks said last Wednesday, "But I am going to Billings today to get the cast off and hopefully get the pin out." Broadbrooks knew she needed the...
As the old saying goes, the worst day fishing beats the best day at work. The students ice fishing at Nelson Reservoir last Tuesday had no complaints about missing school and even if the fishing wasn’t great, the day was. “I’m having a good time,” Adam McClellan admitted. McClellan, a fifth grade student at Saco School, was sitting in a spear house during his interview and admitted that if he wasn’t out fishing, he’d be in band learning to play the clarinet. “I’d rather be fishing,” he said. Mal...
A nearly two hour Malta City Council meeting last Tuesday included talks on what “economic development” in Phillips County looks like and a decision to tear down a barn that has stood in the county since World War II was reached. A packed council room at Malta City Hall – some in attendance left over from a housing study discussion hosted by the engineering firm KLJ -- were mostly awaiting the new business portion of the night’s agenda which boasted seven different items including the City of Malta contract with PhillCo Economic Growth Council...
I get antsy this time of year. I’m tired of winter, ready for spring, bare ground and open water. Looking out the window while I write, I see blue sky and bright sun. It’s not hard to imagine it’s already another season. But it’s not. Despite appearances, it’s still winter, and will be for more than another month. However, that’s not to say there aren’t spring-like opportunities out there. Pick the right day and you can forget all about winter. A friend and I floated the Bighorn River in early F...
I was so distraught on Wednesday morning when I found out that last Tuesday was National Pizza Day. My love for pizza is pretty deep. Being from a town right next to the pizza capitol of the world, I’ve eaten many pies in my life. I’ve had many different topping combinations, crusts and flavor profiles, some awesome and some not so much. My favorite all time pizza consists of sausage, pepperoni and jalapeño peppers in traditional Chicago Style Deep Dish format; my venue of choice, Gior...
James W. "Papa Jim" Dooner passed away at home February 4, 2016. Born February 11, 1938 to J. Marion (Campbell) and Walter F. Dooner, he was raised in Malta, MT. In 1958, Jim married his childhood sweetheart and love of his life, Faye Cauffman. That same year, he joined the Navy and proudly served his country for 20 years. The father of six kids, he loved to say he had all boys except for 5 girls! He was a wonderful dad; spending as much time with us as he possibly could. We will always cherish...
William "Bill" Kelly, age 86, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at the University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, Colorado. Visitation was on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at Zion Lutheran Church in Glendive with Pastor Will Johnson and Reverend Avis Anderson officiating. Interment will be held in the Dawson County Cemetery in Glendive. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been...
Annabel Shilo Grace Hofer Melissa and Curtis Hofer of Loring Colony, Mont., are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Annabel Shilo Grace Hofer, on February 5, 2016 at 7:47 p.m. at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital. She weighs six pounds and nine ounces and is 19 inches long. Her maternal grandparents are Leonard and Clara Hofer of Donalda, Alberta. Her paternal grandparents are Kurt and Kathryn Hofer of Loring Colony, Mont. Fletcher Savage Spencer Luke and Becca Spencer of Malta,...
2-10. “Hope you are better” to Hinsdale basketball girl, Ms. Miller, who was injured in a recent basketball game. Congratulations to Whitewater School cooks Carol and the crew on their award for “Best Breakfast Cooks in the State!” Sympathy to Bruce Hill on the passing of a family member. He went to New Mexico for the funeral and he got to see his brothers and sisters from all over. Whitewater Baptist Church assisted the Havre Baptist Church in baptizing three Havre members at Sleeping Buffalo...
Malta Senior Meals Thursday, February 18th – Lasagna Friday, February 19th -- Roast Beef Tuesday, February 23rd -- Pizza Got a February Birthday? Let us know when you sign in for dinner you might be the February birthday drawing winner. Card times Monday Bridge Club The Bridge Club meets every Monday at 6 p.m. Whist Whist is held every Tuesday at 1 p.m. Wednesday Bridge Club The Bridge Club meets every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Thursday Pinochle Pinochle is held every Thursday at 1 p.m. Friday Bingo Bingo is played every Friday at 1 p.m. Blood D...
The Phillips County Extension Office in coordination with the Montana Department of Agriculture will be holding a rodent control workshop at the Phillips County Library on February 23, at 1 pm. The workshop will be worth 3 private pesticide points. The program will include control of pocket gophers and ground squirrels presented by Stephen M. Vantassel, Vertebrate Pest Specialist with the Department. Vantassel has held the position of Vertebrate Pest Specialist for the Montana Department of Agriculture since May 2015. He has over 20 years of...
Happy Valentine's Day! I hope you got to spend it with a loved one! Dixie Stordahl visited Sienna Richau on Thursday after her doctor’s appointment. She also visited with Debbie Richau, Brentton Stordahl, Abby Corpran, and Dave Stordahl's family! Jonnae and Jim Slade and Kellan spent a couple of days with Pete and Carol Lumsden and then spent some time at Bud and Beth Slades! Those four day weekends are super for that! Jeannie Schroder delivered Saige and Zoey for a few days with their dad, R...
The girls won their basketball game with a good margin against Frazer on Friday while the boys lost their try against the BearCubs. Congratulations, girls. A full house turned out on Sunday with many of the ‘new’ people coming out to meet everyone and have Indian Tacos and win some of the many prizes. It was an enjoyable afternoon and nice to put names on many people we see and don’t know. Thanks to all who donated to the food and prizes. Get well wishes are sent from the community to Glori...
Malta Duplicate Bridge On Wednesday afternoon, February 3, Byron Ereaux and John Norgon ranked first. Donna Olson and Madelyn Anderson tied with Frances Slade and Keith Stine for second place. Monday winners were John Norgon and Bob Maxie. They were closely followed by Anna Faye Simms and Malcolm Clouse. Hi-Line Whist On Friday, February 12, Agnes and Pearl defeated LeRoy and Mary two out of three, 15-5, 14-3 and before LeRoy and Mary got earned the 13-12 win. "We turned the table around and had some great game," reports Pearl. Whist On...
Dodson School Perfect Attendance, Second Quarter: Elementary: Janeisha Aguirre, Keandre’ Aguirre, Tripp Lefdahl, Kylee Ball, Ivan Lefdahl, Tanner Ball, Xavier Buffalo, Jamie Campbell, Carmyn DeCelles and Michael Jaynes. Junior High: Ireland Best, Tiffany Cliff, Melony Fetter, Kailee Henry, Christina Jaynes, Corbain LoneBear, Izzabella Messerly, Dustin Snow, Ellie Stolem-Davis and Gabriel Werk. High School: David Burke, Talyssa Horn, David Jaynes, Tyrese Messerly and Tatyana Oats. Dodson Junior High Honor A Roll, second quarter: Seventh G...
Not that long ago, retirement for almost everyone meant the end of that daily commute and free time to take up hobbies, travel or simply enjoying life at home. While many retirees are still doing such things, there has also been a considerable change in how and when people retire. Some of that is due to financial necessity. The age to collect Social Security benefits has risen and the private retirement savings of many were reduced by the recession of 2008, which also helped lower the value of many homes, most folks' biggest financial...
1 years ago February 17, 1916 Local News Sissy Rhodes in his last attempt at an issue of his sheet, the Valley County News, says in his brainy Pat and Mike Column, that a newspaper in Malta will run anything from a whisky editorial to the republican platform, as long as he gets the dough for it. We are not aware of either of the Malta papers running any advertisements for the liquor interests, but from the looks of the patronage given the Valley County News, we think Rhodes would welcome...
Pam Kapp (with Saydee & Charlotte) Dream dinner Seafood Favorite Hobby: Making quilts Favorite Animal: Pug Favorite family activity: Going to the Sleeping Buffalo Favorite Movie: Ladder 49 / Pure Country Occupation: Janitor at Albertsons... Full story
Grapevine questions for this week were answered by college students from around Phillips County that were seen at the State B/C Wrestling Tourney in Billings. Question A: What is your favorite thing about Billings? Question B: What do you miss about home?...
Malta Elementary School students recently competed in their 2016 Spelling Bee and Camryn Mears was crowned as champ. Rounding out the top five were Jace Oxarart, Kaden Bishop, Arena Niebur and Madyson Bain. The alternates are Keena Reed and Addy Anderson. The County Spelling Bee is on Tuesday, February 23rd at 1 p.m. in Dodson. Courtesy Photo....
The Malta Mustangs are resembling their 2013 predecessors who won the State B title in Butte that year. The team has the hot hand headed into the 2016 District 2B Tournament, which is scheduled to tip off at 8 p.m. on Thursday in the Glasgow High School Gymnasium. The team extended their lead in the 2B standings after defeating Glasgow 74-43 last Thursday during the Mustangs' Senior Night, something senior Allen Williamson was excited about. "It was a win over Glasgow, so that's obviously awesom...
The Malta-Whitewater Mustangs placed fifteenth overall in the State B/C Wrestling Tournament in Billings after seeing action last Friday and Saturday at the MetraPark Arena. The team placed two wrestlers by the end of the event and scored a total of 45 points. Colstrip won the B title for the second time in three years with a total of 217.5 points. Lincoln County (Eureka) took second with 127.5 points. Sophomore Kaden Moore finished third in the 132 pound weight class after pinning Circle's Trey...
The North Country Mavericks fell to fourth in the 3C district after a loss to Lustre last Friday night in Hinsdale. With only three teams advancing to the divisional round in Wolf Point on Wednesday, February 24. Dodson seems like a long shot to make it into the divisional tournament, but stranger things have happened in Montana basketball. Currently with two wins under their belt, neither of which have been in conference, Dodson has a chance to shock the district. In order to advance the Mavericks and Coyotes, they will need to win at least...
January 29, 2016 12:25 a.m. Female requested law enforcement assistance with a situation involving a juvenile; Deputies responded to the call; case file started. 3:03 a.m. PC Hospital requested law enforcement assistance for a patient involved in an assault; Deputies responded to the call; case file started. 3:35 a.m. Deputies transported one adult male to PCSO to be incarcerated on Partner/Family Member Assault charges. 10:23 a.m. PC Hospital requested an ambulance for a ground transport to Billings; local EMT Crew handled the call. 4:43 p.m....
PUBLIC NOTICE FOR REFERENDUM ON PROPOSED BISON ORDINANCE 2016-1 Notice is given pursuant to 76-15-701 and -702, MCA, that the Phillips Conservation District supervisors will take action on their intent to order a referendum on proposed ordinance number 2016-1 for protection of water and soil from wild, free roaming or domestic bison grazing in Phillips Conservation District. The supervisors will take action whether to order a referendum at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. at the USDA Building Conference Room. A cop...