Memories for Wednesday, November 9, 2022

10 yrs ago

Nov 15, 2012

Third and fourth-grade students of Deserae KillEagle’s class in Dodson shared their support and pride in our military with brief messages and letters.

In a letter to the editor, Donald Green, Sr. shared how his great-grandson had shown up one morning, “jumped out of the pickup on the run shooting!” He managed to shoot a coyote 75 feet from the barn of sheep. Donald has lived here since the 1940s and never saw one this close.

Amidst the snow and nasty weather conditions, Mustang Reid Robinson was able to break through the line for a big gain against Big Fork. Robinson had 235 yards on 36 carries. Shey Williamson, a School District employee, used a truck-mounted snow plow blade to clean snow from Mustang field. He was setting up the field for play on Saturday afternoon in the semi-playoff game.

Clerk-treasurer for the City of Malta, Carolyn Schmoeckel, told the Council the fee for garbage would be raised $20 a year. “It’s much-needed revenue, the landfill is costing us money.” She added, “We have not increased garbage very much over a long period of time.”

Two persons were injured in a three-vehicle crash, three miles east of Saco. One victim was injured and taken to Glasgow, a second one was transported to Malta. The third man was not injured. One pickup truck cab was mostly detached from the remainder of the pickup and came to rest against a power pole. None of the men were from the county.

Students at Malta Elementary enjoyed a patriotic program; some had made paper flags to display and honor veterans and those currently serving. The color guard of veterans presented the colors. The event culminated with the singing of patriotic songs.

Phillips County Justice of the Peace Gary Taylor, approved a change of plea in misdemeanor convictions and fines were entered: Tabb Huntley of Deer Lodge, MT., $1,000 in fines, $3,500 in restitution, and loss of hunting, fishing, and trapping privileges for four years.

The five hunters, from Pennsylvania and Mississippi, were fined $2,675 and $1,500 for restitution. The four hunters each lost hunting rights for two years. Charges ranged from unlawful possession, guiding without a license, and hunting without a license.

At the Villa

PARANORMAL 4

Starring Kevin Farley, Carly Craig & Nicky Whelan

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25 yrs ago

Nov. 12, 1997

Ryan Salsbery and Jonathan Green put a heavy rush on Chinook’s quarterback during Malta’s 20-14 victory last Saturday. The sidelines were flocked with dads, uncles, and proud families. *The two of them could put a heavy crush on anyone, as well!

Coach Scott King stated, “A key to our passing success was Nick Oxarart.” King continued “He had a difficult task of blocking their defensive ends, and that kind of gets lost in the stats.”

After six kids and 6,000 headaches, now it is just the two of you! Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary, Herman and Alice Dolphay. May the Lord bless you with many, many more years of happy memories.

Malta man, Scott Moran, has finished the Montana Law Enforcement Academy in Helena. He was hired as the Phillips County Sheriff’s Deputy.

An in-depth, hands-on learning experience was enjoyed by the classes of Mrs. Lynne Brewer and Mrs. Cindy Christman. Those providing input to make the “western-cowboy” life real were Dale Frietag, Rodeo Cowboy Don Buffington, Winston Mitchell, Doc Curtis, Craig Mangis, Donny Brewer, Jim and Kelly Orahood.

Lonnie Link built a rough log cabin playhouse and donated it to the Phillips County Health Care Fund Raiser. Nice work, Lonnie.

Six-year-old Scott Hould is one lucky little character after surviving a near drowning. He gives thanks to his friend, Jordan Olson, for noticing him in the pool at the party of his friend, Casey Knudsen. Scott was under water over six minutes before he was spotted and retrieved from the bottom of the pool by Janice Knudsen.

Dana Strobel was sworn in this week as the county’s new Director of Emergency Services (DES). He succeeds Clark Kelly who previously held the job.

New businesses in Phillips County were recognized with Certificates of Recognition. Owners (& business) include Chad, Dennis & Jim Bebee (HiLine Outfitting), Gordon Mecklenberg (Mecklenberg Horseshoeing), Dwayne Simanton, Jr. (Si’s Sales), Chuck Lee (Chuck’s Welding & Repair), Steve Meyer (Modern Comforts), Jay & Buck Taylor (Beaver Creek Guides), and Coleen Kluck (White Glove Housekeeping).

Additional businesses include Mark, Donna & Matt Handley (MMD Construction), Pat Score Construction, Fuzz Carnahan Construction, & Larry and Susan Matthews (Taco Johns).

Dr. Ron Boothe, a native of Malta, has unlocked the mystery of why some infants develop, certain visual problems through his study of rhesus monkeys.

At the Villa

ROCKETMAN

Starring Harlan Williams & Jessica Lundy

&

I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER

With Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sarah Michelle Gellar,

Ryan Phillippe & Freddie Prinze, Jr.

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50 yrs

Nov. 16, 1972

Three Malta Mustangs were selected for All-Conference honors. Jim Molloy was selected as first-team quarterback and second-team defense. Phil Bruckner was named second-team offensive guard and second-team defensive linebacker. Chip Young was named to the first team on both offense and defense end, the only one in the conference to make both teams as a junior.

A dance will be held at First Creek Hall celebrating the 25th anniversary of Joe and Ethel Peigneux.

If you think you’ve had a hard week, or were pretty mad when the movie “True Grit” was chopped off in the middle on television Sunday evening, consider the plight of our neighbors to the north. Big Flat crews have been working since Wednesday morning to restore power that was interrupted when ice and frost formed on the lines and downed poles. Many of the people were reduced to surviving under rather primitive conditions; a lot of them don’t have the equipment for that kind of living.

The beginning of the 1972-73 wrestling season is starting up; Coach Glenn Flatt and assistant Gordon Kron are working with 38 boys.

The Cree Crossing School will be sold at a PUBLIC AUCTION. The school, contents, and playground equipment will be sold.

At the Villa

“THE COWBOYS”

With Big John Wayne

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75 yrs ago

Nov. 13, 1947

Hereafter the Bowdoin Builders Lumber Company, located on the North side, will be known as the Farmers and Ranchers Lumber Company, according to an announcement made this week. William A. Taylor remains as president of the Farmers and Ranchers and Gordon Peters remains as secretary-treasurer.

Operation 88,8888, a nationwide drive enlisted 13 new high school enlistees. Enlistees at the 163rd Infantry Montana National Guard are Wesley Anderson, Collin Campbell, Hillard Dufloth, Harold Genger, David Grimsley, Emmet Hoynes, Wayne Jacobs, John W. Koss, Don Knudsen, Philetus Lapham, William Losleben, Thomas Schurr and Danny Vert.

At the Palace

SADDLE PALS

Starring Gene Autrey

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100 yrs ago

1922

The big Corn and Potato show is over and declared to be a success. A majority of the corn prizes were won by the Valley county farmers, with Phillips taking potato honors. B. D. Phillips sent in a display of Irish Cobbler potatoes, none of which weighed less than three pounds.

Work was being rushed at two oil well tests in the county. The Bowdoin well was down about 1,200 feet and the Homestake Company had started on a well near Whitewater.

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118 yrs ago

1904

A bloodhound owned by J. W. Bachues was poisoned and dog owners in the community are on the warpath for the poisoner.

There are five parties on the national ballot: Republican, Democrat, Labor, Socialist, Socialist Labor and Prohibition.