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  • Malta Middle School Christmas Concert ushers in Holidays

    Mark Hebert, Editor|Dec 23, 2015

    The Malta Middle School's choirs and bands – under the direction of Larry Swingen and Erik Engebretson, respectively – played to a packed house at the Malta High School Auditorium last Tuesday to the delight of the audience and their teachers alike. "The musicians showed their dedication and the value they place on singing together by dressing professionally and doing their best performance," Mr. Swingen said the day after the show. "The students before the concert were ex-cited; there was a b...

  • Letters to Santa and Christmas art from Phillips County Schools

    Dec 23, 2015

    Mrs. Swingen's Kindergarten Dear Santa, I have been very good. I would like a Doc McStuffins mobile and Barbie with dresses. Love, Avi Oxarart Dear Santa, I have been good. I would like an Elsa castle and Elsa roller skates. Love, Chevelle Red Eagle Dear Santa, I have been good. I would like buttons and roller skates. Love, Addison Benson Dear Santa, I have been really good. I would like an Ipod and Army boots. Love, Trevor Knowles Dear Santa, I have been a very, very good. I would like a...

  • Briefly for the week of December 23, 2015

    Dec 23, 2015

    Malta Senior Meals Thursday, December 24th - No dinner Friday, December 25th - No dinner - Merry Christmas Tuesday, December 29th - Chicken Cordon Bleu Do you have a December birthday - let us know when you sign in for dinner - you could get an extra Christmas present – win the 10 dinner meal certificate as the winner of the December birthdays. Irrigation Office Closed The Malta Irrigation District office will be closed December 24-25 and December 29-January 1. Office will reopen for regular business January 4, 2016. Questions call (406) 6...

  • Memories for the Week of December 23, 2015

    Mark Hebert, Editor|Dec 23, 2015

    1 years ago December 23, 1915 Local News The Lovejoy state made a record this week. As Christmas comes on the regular stage day, the mail was taken out one day earlier than usual. One of the best known bachelors was called upon the past week to escort a young lady to her home in the south part of the city. It was a "Long Way to Tipperary," but the old scout was game, nevertheless, and came back smiling. The Christmas rush has invaded the local cigar factory and Russell Brothers have been kept...

  • Doris Grabofsky

    Dec 23, 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 received visitors Thursday, December 17, 2015, at 7 p.m. and funeral services were Friday, December 18 at 2 p.m. at the Kirkwood Funeral Home. Interment followed 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 daughters...

  • Phyllis M. Simpson

    Dec 23, 2015

    SACO-Phyllis M. Simpson, 74, died Friday, December 18, 2015 at the Phillips County Hospital of natural causes. The family received friends on Monday, December 21 at the Kirkwood Memorial Chapel in Malta. Funeral services were Tuesday, December 22 at the Kirkwood Memorial Chapel in Malta. Interment was in the Grandview Cemetery in Saco. Condolences for the family may be left atwww.kirkwoodfuneralhome.com. Phyllis Mae (Hanson) Simpson, was born in Malta and attended Malta Schools. She was proud of her perfect attendance through 8th grade. She was...

  • Loring News for week of December 23, 2015

    Dixie Stordahl, PCN Correspondent|Dec 23, 2015

    Merry Christmas from the people at Loring to all you readers! May your new year be prosperous! Don't forget to check out the full moon on Christmas Eve! Loring Lutheran Church will be celebrating Jesus birth at 5:00 on Christmas Eve. Everyone welcome. The Loring Woman's Club made up baskets of goodies for some of our neighbors and friends on Friday at Dixie Stordahls house.Then the fun part, delivering them and chatting for a few minutes. Carol Lumsden was in Malta watching her granddaughters...

  • Dodson News for December 23, 2015

    Eldora Henry, PCN Correspondent|Dec 23, 2015

    A Christmas dinner was served at the Wathatau Center by Laura and Kay this week and all who were there enjoyed it very much. Wink and Terri Cole went to Billings on Friday in preparation for Wink to have surgery scheduled for Monday. We wish all to go well for him. Polly Solberg and Dora Henry were in Havre on Friday, a nice day, only cold. Really thick fogs have plagued us this past week. So far, we have missed the excess snowfall they have had in other parts of the state. Dora Henry’s n...

  • Malta Food Bank receives glove donation

    Dec 23, 2015

    The Milk River Beef Builders 4-H Club donated much needed gloves to the Malta Food Bank. Member, Danika Wilke presented June Cornell, Food Bank volunteer coordinator with 20 pairs of gloves for kids through adult....

  • PC CattleWomen donate beef

    Dec 23, 2015

    The Phillips County CattleWomen donated 53 pounds (17 roasts) of locally raised beef roasts to the Malta Food Bank. The PC CattleWomen have been donating beef roasts to the Malta Food Bank for the past eleven years. The roasts will be given out to families over the holiday season. Each roast will have two recipes with cooking instructions as well as nutritional value. Beef is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, B12, iron and zinc....

  • Card News for December 23, 2015

    Dec 23, 2015

    Malta Duplicate Bridge At the Christmas party held Monday, December 14, John Norgon and Malcolm Clouse ranked first. Byron Ereaux and Keith Stine tied with Cathy Salsbery and Bob Maxie for second. The proceeds from the game will be donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Malta. Wednesday winners were Malcolm Clouse and Byron Ereaux. Second place was awarded to Keith Stine and Lois Goodheart. Whist On Tuesday, December 15, Harvey Smith took first place with 52, Lou Olson took second with 51 and traveling prize went to Roy Baeth. Pinochle On...

  • Spotlight for the week of December 23, 2015: Mardy Demarais

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Dec 23, 2015

    Mardy Demarais Occupation: Florist at Jan's Floral One thing for Christmas: My husband (Lecil) to be able to work. Best Christmas present: A ping-pong table Dream three week vacation spot: Australia and New Zealand What was favorite thing about being a science teacher: Watching kids get excited about learning new things Favorite Hobby: Reading. Her favorite genre is fiction. Bonus Answer: Her favorite flowers are freesia....

  • M-ettes defeat Harlem 67-14; to face Wolf Point today in Malta at 4:30

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Dec 23, 2015

    The M-ettes posted their first conference win against the Harlem Lady Wildcats last Thursday and did so in a more than convincing fashion. The M-ettes will face Wolf Point tonight in Malta at 7:30 in the Malta High School gymnasium. In the team's win against Harlem, Malta didn't give up a single point in the first quarter, while scoring 23 of their own points. The team was led by senior Hailey Nicholson who had 18 points, seven rebounds and four assists. Marley Manoukian had an impressive...

  • Lady Mavericks defeat Dodson

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Dec 23, 2015

    The Lady Mavericks earned their second 3C district win last Thursday after taking down the Dodson Lady Coyotes 64-16 in Hinsdale. The team was led by Tatum Moore who scored 34 points, 17 of which came in the first quarter. Mickayla Johnson had 12 points in the win. Jada Sudbrack had 11 points. Casity Boucher and Payton Chopper had three points apiece. Kayleigh Cummings had two points. Bailey Funk and Halle Beil each had one point. This game was a bit physical early, with the pride of the county...

  • Mavericks defeat Coyotes & Outlaws but fall to Scotties; Team 6-2 before break

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Dec 23, 2015

    In Thursday Night's P.C. Showdown, the Coyotes tried to make it interesting as the Coyotes played the Mavericks tough in the first quarter. Both teams looked strong defensively as Dodson shocked North Country by taking an early 8-4 lead at the end of the first quarter. Junior Cache Younkin led the Mavericks with twelve points. John McColly had 11 points. Wrangler Jones had five points. Layne Engel had three points. Logan McColly, Christian Menge and Austin Leatherberry scored two points each....

  • Phillips County News Athletes of the Week for December 23, 2015: Tatum Moore and Tyson Carney

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Dec 23, 2015

    Tatum Moore Senior, Whitewater High School Second Favorite Hobby: Sleeping Second fave awake Hobby: Eating. Favorite post-meet meal: Pepperoni pizza from Stretch's / BBQ Chicken pizza from Eugene's Favorite NBA team / Player: Golden State Warriors / Steph Curry Two week Vacation: I'd go back to Australia. Coolest thing about trip to AUS: Petting a kangeroo Favorite subject: Anatomy. Goal GPA: 4.0 Tyson Carney Senior, Malta High School Favorite Hobby: Golfing for Summer / playing basketball for...

  • Mustangs defeat Wildcats 54-28

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Dec 23, 2015

    The Malta Mustangs are off to a great start at 3-1 after defeating the Harlem Wildcats in Malta last Saturday night. The score was 54-28. Malta was led by senior Allen Williamson who scored 16 points. Nate Costin had 11 points. Jace Bishop had 10 points. Malta jumped out to an 18-7 lead at the end of the first. The Wildcats would avoid the game from getting too out of hand in the second quarter scoring nine while Malta put up 11 points. “It feels good to win but it seems like every game we g...

  • Malta Wrestling results

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Dec 23, 2015

    The Malta-Whitewater wrestling team had a solid weekend going 1-1 at the Shepherd duals on Friday night and 3-2 at the Huntley Duals on Saturday. The Mustangs loss their opening team match against Glendive 27-42 but defeated Columbus 45-12. Kaden Moore, Trey Simanton, Ceaton Mears, Travis Epperson and Antonio Lopez won both of their matches that night. The next night Malta defeated Miles City 36-30 and Broadus 48-23. They would then lose 57-12 to Huntley Project. They would drop a close match...

  • Counseling Corner for the week of December 23, 2015

    American Counseling Association|Dec 23, 2015

    The holiday season is a period when lots of us feel overwhelmed by all the stress, tension and pressure it can bring. While the holidays usually hold great joy for many people, for some of us this time of year can leave us feeling overcome by the expectations that the world, and we ourselves, put upon us. One way to reduce holiday stress is to recognize that the "ideal" holidays we are constantly bombarded with through advertising, TV shows, magazine stories, social media and more, simply aren't real. No matter how hard we try, it's pretty much...

  • Legal Ads for December 23, 2015

    Dec 23, 2015

    Call for Bids The Malta Irrigation District will accept sealed proposals at the office of Malta Irrigation District until 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 for the purchase of one (1) 1998 Ford F150 4x4 automatic short box pickup truck. A minimum bid of $1,250 is required. Pick-up truck will be sold in an as-is condition. Item can be seen at Malta Irrigation District headquarters at 509 South 3rd Street East, Malta, MT. Questions, contact Clint Simpson at (406) 654-7027.. Malta Irrigation District reserves the right to refuse any or all bi...