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  • American Legion Post #57 donates $500 to Boys and Girls Club

    Dec 16, 2015

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  • Trails' Pankratz honored by Malta Chamber

    Sarah Osmundson, Reporter|Dec 16, 2015

    Congratulations to Laura Pankratz as she was recently recognized as the Malta Chamber of Commerce first Person of Influence last Tuesday, December 8, 2015. Pankratz started promoting healthy lifestyles and fitness in Phillips County by establishing Malta Trails, Inc. in 2010. The Malta Trails mission statement is ‘Creating a healthy community, one trail at a time.' In 2011 the first trail was completed with all community donated materials, equipment and labor. The Trafton Trail connects Trafton Park to the Great Plains Dinosaur Museum, the P...

  • Card News for December 16, 2015

    Dec 16, 2015

    Hi-Line Whist On Sunday, December 13, Pearl and LeRoy defeated Agnes and Mary in two games – 13-10 and 17-5 – before Mary and Agnes earned a 13-5 win. Malta Duplicate Bridge On Monday, December 7, Nellie Ereaux and Byron Ereaux captured first place. Cathy Salsbery and Bonnie Millar tied with Bob Maxie and Malcolm Clouse for second. Wednesday’s winners were Donna Olson and Byron Ereaux. Bob Maxie and Keith Stine tied with Malcolm Clouse and John Norgan for second place. Whist On Tuesday, December 8, Roger Ereaux took first with 57, Nancy Soenn...

  • Whitewater Rural News for week of December 16, 2015

    Pat Murdock, PCN Correspondent|Dec 16, 2015

    Out of state (Idaho) Thanksgiving guests at the Olsen Farm were Carolyn and Lee Braenard, their three children, Kenny, Maggie and Katelyn and their spouses. The weather was mild so many of them got to ride horseback and move cows for Grandpa Ollie. All of Lynn and Eunice Simonson’s kids – Lora, Janel, Kerry, April and Jesse, spouses and their 14 grandchildren – spent the Thanksgiving holiday at the ranch hunting and visiting. Dixie and Julie Moore and Julie’s boy, Nolan, drove out to the Dunbar Ranch and helped Grandma Shirley decorated for Chr...

  • Malta Chamber of Commerce News for week of December 16, 2015

    Dina Meneely, Malta Chamber|Dec 16, 2015

    This past Monday was the Night of Giving, a night where we could give back to those who give so much. Many shoppers took advantage of KMMR’s food bank coupons, making a donation to our local food bank and then a shopping discount at our stores. I can’t think of a better way to shop local and donate local! There were also collections for Toys for Tots and the Angel Tree program. This week, was also the Chamber/Merchant’s Button drawing. This was our way to give back to all of you, who support our community. Congratulations to our winners! If yo...

  • Malta Post Office Coloring Winners

    Dec 16, 2015

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  • Phillips County Sheriff's Report for week of December 16, 2015

    Dec 16, 2015

    November 28, 2015 4:48 a.m. PC Hospital requested an ambulance for a flight crew pickup from the airport, transport to the hospital and back to the airport with their patient; local EMT Crew handled the call. 7:44 a.m. Female reported a crossing arm malfunction at the Saco crossing; information passed onto BNSF Police. 10:36 a.m. Deputy released one adult male from PCSO Jail on time served. 8:58 p.m. Male reported hitting a deer; white form issued. 9:58 p.m. MHP requested assistance for a stranded motorist on Hwy 2, west of Malta; Deputies and...

  • Legal Ads for December 16, 2015

    Dec 16, 2015

    AFFORDABLE CARE ACT / HEALTH INSURANCE MEDICAID / HEALTHY MONTANA KIDS The 2016 Marketplace Open Enrollment period began November 1, 2015 and will continue through January 31, 2016. Consumers who have already received health coverage through the Marketplace should come back to shop and review their coverage options, as new, better and more affordable plans may be available for them in 2016. If you don’t have insurance or don’t file for an exemption in 2016 the tax fee is $695 per person and $347.50 per child under 18, or 2.5% of your inc...

  • Class C Calendar for the Week of December 16, 2015

    Dec 16, 2015

    HELP WANTED The Malta VFW Club is seeking a part-time bartender. Contact Carolyn at 654-2777 or Mickey at 654-7169. FOR SALE FOR SALE: Jacuzzi pumps, water softeners & water softener salt. Call Farmers & Ranchers 654-1412. FOR SALE: 50 pound bags Coarse Softener Salt. CHS Big Sky, 246 Industrial Road, Malta, 654-2022....

  • Malta School Menu for the week of December 16, 2015

    Dec 16, 2015

    Malta School Menu Breakfast served with hot/cold cereal, toast, fruit, juice, milk. Lunch served with fresh fruit wedges, canned fruit choices, lettuce salad, milk (middle/high school - salad bar). Wed., December 16 Breakfast: Hot Breakfast Lunch: IHam Patty/ Whole Grain Bun,Pickles, Augraten Potato, Fresh Fruit Wedges, Canned Fruit choices, Milk Thursday, December 17 Breakfast: Fresh homemade cinnamon rolls Lunch: Chicken gravy, Mashed potatoes, Cranberry sauce, Bread, Apple Crisp, Fresh fruit wedges, Milk Friday, December 18 Breakfast:...

  • Whitewater School Menus for week of December 16, 2015

    Dec 16, 2015

    Whitewater School Menu Hot breakfast served with hot or cold cereal, toast, juice, fruit, yogurt, milk. Lunch served with full salad bar, milk, fruit. Wed., December 16 L: Beef Stew, Cornbread, Salad, Milk Thursday, December 17 L: Chicken Sandwich, Potatoes, Salad Bar, Milk Friday, December 18 NO SCHOOL Monday, December 21 Meatloaf, Potatoes, Salad Bar, Milk Tuesday, December 22 Chili, Cinnamon rolls, Salad, Milk...

  • Saco School Menu for the week of December 16, 2015

    Dec 16, 2015

    Saco School Menu Breakfast served with toast, cereal, juice or fruit, milk. Lunch served with salad bar, milk. Wed., December 16 B-Eggs/Hashbrowns L-Chicken Pie, Biscuits, Fruit Thursday, December 17 B-Muffins L-Taco’s, Veggies, Fruit Monday, December 21 B--Breakfast Pizza L-BBQ Sand, Potatoes, Fruit Tuesday, December 22 B-Doughnuts L-Holiday Fun Wed., December 23 B- French Toast L- Soup/Sandwich, Fruit...

  • Dodson School Menus for the week of December 16, 2015

    Dec 16, 2015

    Dodson School Menu Breakfast served with juice, fruit, milk, yogurt. Lunch served with salad bar, fruit, vegetable, milk. Wed., December 16 B- Hot Cereal L- Christmas Dinner Thursday, December 17 B- Links & Waffles L- Cook’s Choice Friday, December 18 B- Maple Bars L- Chicken Burger Monday, December 21 Christmas Break Tuesday, December 22 Christmas Break Wed., December 23 Christmas Break...

  • Class C Calendar for the Week of December 16, 2015

    Dec 16, 2015

    Malta School Calendar Wed., December 16 9:00pm Loring School Program Thursday, December 17 MHS Christmas Concert Friday, December 18 BB vs. Harlem - H / WR at Shepherd Mixer Saturday, December 19 S/D at Choteau Invitational / WR at Huntley Project Dual Tournament Monday, December 21 MHS 1st Semester Testing / MES Christmas Concerts / Middle School Geography Bee -2nd Round Tuesday, December 22 MHS 1st Semester Testing / BB vs. Poplar - A / MHS End of 1st Semester / School Dismissed at Noon Wed., December 23 Christmas Break - No School / BB vs....

  • Department of Livestock To Discuss Dairy Fees at Town Hall Meeting

    Dec 16, 2015

    The Montana Department of Livestock (DOL) is holding a town hall meeting to discuss proposed fee restructuring for the dairy industry from 10 am until noon, Thursday, Dec. 17 at the Holiday Inn, 5 East Baxter Lane, Bozeman. “The fees are used to fund inspections of dairies, dairy processors and the milk laboratory in Montana,” notes Marty Zaluski, DOL interim executive officer. “The DOL Milk & Egg section protects consumers by inspecting facilities and testing milk to ensure it is safe and wholesome. The inspection program also allows producers...

  • Wilke takes first in regional Punt, Pass, Kick; gets honored at Broncos Game

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports|Dec 16, 2015

    A few weeks ago, the world was expecting the New England Patriots to defeat the Denver Broncos and add another win to their so far undefeated record. However that would not be the case, as the Broncos, who were led by Kalispell native Brock Osweiler ultimately led Denver to victory. Being the Phillips County News, we would like to believe that one of our own, six-year-old Tailynn Wilke, daughter of Dawn and Lonny, brought Denver a little luck. Wilke found herself looking up at Broncos'...

  • Malta 7th Grade boys take second

    Dec 16, 2015

    The Malta 7th Grade Boys Basketball Team took 2nd place at the Havre Junior High Tournament last weekend. They ffirst defeated Lewistown to reach the Championship game against Havre. Top Row: L to R - Manager Marcus Knudsen, Kooper Oxarart, Parker Mortenson, Pierce Mortenson, Peyton Jones, Coach Nathan Fried. Bottom Row L to R: RC Skiff, Cordel Salsbery and Hayden VanWichen....

  • North Country boys win despite lineup changes

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports|Dec 16, 2015

    The North Country Mavericks are off to a 4-1 start this season after suffering their first loss to the Frazer Bearcubs last Thursday. Their wins on Friday and Saturday came at the Lewistown Invitational against Geraldine-Highwood and Broadus. The Mavericks have three games this week. The team faces Dodson tomorrow night in Hinsdale, Glasgow in Glasgow on Friday night and Roy-Winifred in Whitewater on Saturday. In the team's win against the Geraldine-Highwood Mountaineers, the team was led by sop...

  • Malta's JV and C-squad defeat Coyotes

    Dec 16, 2015

    Malta's underclassmen teams picked up wins against Dodson last Tuesday night in Malta as the Mustangs JV squad defeated Dodson's varsity team 40-14 and the M-ette C-squad defeated the Lady Coyotes 49-33. The night opened up with the M-ettes jumping out to a 15-5 advantage in the first quarter thanks to a solid pressure defense that simply overwhelmed the young Lady Coyotes. The Malta team comprised of ninth graders was led in the win by Taylor Gilkerson who scored 12 points. Kyleigh Schipman scored nine points. "We had some pretty good...

  • Mustangs 2-1 after losing to Fairfield, defeating Loyola-Sacred Heart

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Dec 16, 2015

    The Malta Mustangs are 2-1 at the start of the season after losing 63-59 to the Fairfield Eagles last Friday and defeating Loyola-Sacred Heart 77-52 on Saturday evening. Last weekend was the first time the team has played at the Three Forks invitational. The team will have their first inter-district matches this week as they are slated to face the Harlem Wildcats at home on Friday, Poplar in Poplar this Tuesday and Wolf Point at home on Wednesday night. In the team’s loss to the Eagles, the t...

  • Mustang wrestling results from Chinook, Glasgow

    Dec 16, 2015

    Chinook Mixer Kolter Schipman 2-1 Trey Simanton 2-0 Kaden Moore 2-0 Keenan Schipman 1-1 Ceaton Mears 0-2 Andres Lopez 0-2 Derek Peigneux 0-2 Travis Epperson 1-2 Antonio Lopez 2-0 Scottie Invitational Kolter Schipman 3-1 Trey Simanton 2-1 Kaden Moore 4-0 Keen an Schipman 3-2 Ceaton Mears 2-3 Andres Lopez 1-3 Derek Peigneux 0-4 Travis Epperson 4-1 Antonio Lopez 4-1...

  • Phillips County News Athletes of the Week for December 16, 2015: Lanessa Janis and Hayden VanWichen

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Dec 16, 2015

    Lanessa Janis Freshman, Dodson High School Favorite Hobby: Playing basketball Favorite TV Show: Spongebob Favorite post-meet meal: Spaghetti Favorite class: Shop class. Favorite Movie: Courageous Wild / Domestic pet: A pig. Favorite Dessert: Chocolate Ice Cream. One thing you'd want on a desert island: my phone One thing you want for Christmas: A camera. Hayden VanWichen 7th Grade, Malta Middle School Favorite Hobbies: Ranching and basketball. Favorite post-game meal: Pepperoni and sausage...

  • M-ettes off to strong 3-0 start

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Dec 16, 2015

    The Malta M-ettes’ 2015-16 campaign is starting where last season ended, unblemished. The returning state champions are 3-0 despite a change in their typical playing schedule. The team defeated Class C’s Belt Huskies and Class B’s Fairfield Lady Eagles last weekend at the Three Forks Invitational. Fairfield has won four of the last five State B titles, while Belt has won three of the last four State C Titles. “The weekend went really well,” Coach Nate Hammond told the PCN. “We played prob...

  • Lady Mavericks win two of three games last week; To face Dodson tomorrow night

    Pierre Bibbs|Dec 16, 2015

    The North Country Mavericks had a strong week after picking up a win against the Frazer Lady Bearcubs last Thursday and another against Shields Valley in the Lewistown Invitational on Saturday. The lost a game to Geraldine-Highwood on Friday. In their 71-38 defeat of Frazer, the Mavericks went on a 23-5 run in the first quarter. The team also had a 21-5 run throughout the third quarter. The team was led in scoring by senior Tatum Moore who had 19 points. Sophomore Jada Sudbrack had 18 points...

  • Doris Grabofsky

    Dec 16, 2015

    MALTA-Doris Grabofsky, 82, of Malta died Monday, December 14, 2015 at the Northern Montana Care Center in Havre, surrounded by her family. The family will receive visitors Thursday, December 17, 2015, at 7 p.m. and funeral services will be Friday, December 18 at 2 p.m. at the Kirkwood Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Malta Cemetery. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at: www.kirkwoodfuneralhome.com or mailed to Becky Gill at 109 Egypt Farms Rd, Owings Mills, MD 21117. Doris was born March 10, 1933, one of five...