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1 yrs ago Dec. 17, 2014 The musical acts coming to perform at the Phillips County Fair were announced and include the “Texas Tornado” Casey Donahew Band opening for Country Music Star Clay Walker. The talented Winston Mitchell is in the Sr. Spotlight and is a retired rancher who loves lobster tail. Favorites include rattlesnakes and working with cedar or juniper. At the Tuesday night City Council meeting the board members once again heard from a city resident who had the sewer back up into her home’s basement. “We had number five last Sunday...
1 yrs ago Dec. 10, 2014 Mike Rappold and Don Hould worked the Tom and Jerry station during the Christmas Social at the Phillips County Museum. Doug Henry, employee at the local grocery store, was delighted with the sales of roasted chicken prepared on their new rotisserie. They were selling faster than he could prepare them. Todd Mandeville, Saco artist, received news that his painting, “My Guardian Angels”, was awarded the People’s Choice at the National Oil and Acrylic Painter’s Society Best of America Exhibit in Osage Beach, Missour...
1 yrs ago Dec. 3, 2014 While families gathered across the county for Thanksgiving last week, at least one individual was out vandalizing in Dodson. Window were busted out of the Town Hall. There were no fingerprints, or rocks or other instruments indicating what used for the break-in. Mayor Terri Cole said Jerry Lankford took time away from his family and brought tools and materials and closed the place up. “Thank God for Jerry Lankford,” she said. Practices kicked off for the Saco-Whitewater Lady Panthers basketball team; they are loo...
1 yrs ago Nov. 26, 2014 “The Old Coyote” himself, Jack Stenswick, was pictured wearing a perma-grin after bagging an impressive deer. The Dodson School hosted community picnic in honor of the veterans in the area, and to celebrate Thanksgiving. The event was at the school and the students presented a program, sang songs and read poems. Just before Cecelia Lankford’s 102nd birthday, she gathered with Caitlin Smith-Anderson, Tryan Anderson, Larry Smith and Judy Crowder for a five-generation photo. Making the 1st Team All-Conference for Distr...
1 yrs ago Nov. 19, 2014 ClaraBel Score is highlighted as the Senior in the Spotlight. She enjoys Easter, spaghetti and embroidery work. She likes Gone With the Wind, horses and the song America. The parents, George and Berta Anderson of Dodson, have two daughters, Katie Kautz and Jennifer Bessette, who are Dodson High graduates. Grandpa and Grandma have to sit on the both sides of the cheering section when Katie’s son, Hunter Hould, and Jennifer’s son, Austin Bessette, play each other on the football field. Markelle Lett and Larimie Sch...
1 yrs ago Nov. 12, 2014 The Dodson School recognized Students of the Month Andrew Walling for his willingness to learn and a great attitude; and Shontell Talks Different, an eighth grader for going above and beyond what is asked of her, being self-motivated and a pleasure to have in class. TaChante Cole and Ostin Welch were two students in Mrs. Bruce’s culinary class that was preparing food for the dinner and theatre at the Malta High School. The six course meal would be served prior to the presentation of “Beauty and the Beast” on Novem...
1 yrs ago Nov. 5, 2014 Bill Laird, at the Hi-Line Retirement Center, enjoyed the music of seven young piano players including his granddaughter, Kirsta Meisdalen. Entertainment was provided by Brylee French, Kaycee Bond, McKayla Foster, Sierra White, Lane Salveson and Addison Ulrich. Annie Terwilliger celebrated her 90th birthday at a luncheon in her honor at the Hi-Line Retirement Center. Guests included her sisters Walda Hungerford and Alma Hickel. Pictured in full swinger fashion, was Tony Boos, who was supporting the homecoming activities...
1 yrs ago Oct. 29, 2014 The annual Chamber of Commerce and Merchant Committee Parade of Lights Harvest Fest will be Thursday night. Christmas Scrip money will be available at all three banks to start the season. The Parade of Lights entrees will lineup at the Hi-Line Retirement Center and the parade begins at 7 p.m.; also, the Cattle Women will be having an open house from 6-8 p.m., offering taste testing of crockpot recipes using beef. Dollyann Willcutt, representing the PEO Organization, presented Catherine McMahon a $500 check for expenses...
1 yrs ago Oct. 22, 2014 ** Correction to last week’s entry about the Mustang football team: Coach Nick Oxarart’s Mustangs have outscored the Wolf Point Wolves 399-19 since 2006. That Friday playing the Cut Bank Wolves, they came away with a win of 32-15. A river was flowing in the middle of several blocks in Malta, due to a crack in the cast iron main near the intersection of South 1st Ave. East and South 7th Street East. The crack left some residents without water for much of Friday. It also required the City Works team a 13-hour day as the...
1 yrs Oct. 15, 2014 Drawing from her own personal experience, Saco-Hinsdale Wildfire volleyball player Alanna Malmend told her teammates they have to stay positive to improve. She is helping at her school to put a stop to a very important issue…bullying. “I felt like I needed to let them know,” she said. “I told my story because I went through a lot.” Malta Coach Nick Oxarart’s football team has a history with Cut Bank, since 2016 they outscored the Wolves 399-58. Tonight was another story, as the Wolves ended up winning 32-15. In the volleyba...
1 yrs Oct. 15, 2014 Grace Lucas was honored with the Circle of Green Thumb Award by Garden Club President, Sharon Miller. The skilled gardener is a lifetime member of the Garden Club. Last week the Malta Schools were shown demonstrations by the Phillips County and Malta City Fire Department. The kids were shown a car ripped apart by the Jaws of Life. The girl's volleyball coach was excited with their win over Plentywood, which was a first in Coach Julia Tatafu’s years as the coach. It was even more pleasant as it was Plentywood’s senior nig...
1 yrs ago Oct. 8, 2014 County Commissioner Leslie Robinson took visiting county commissioners from various states around aboard the old Malta to Zortman Mud Wagon. D’Andre Haag and Amanda Mummy were selected as the homecoming royalty for Malta High School. Harry Orahood was pictured with Sam and Nellie in a memory page from Facebook. Sam and Nellie are his team of horses. Varsity M-ette volleyball player Darby Schye brought her A game to the court when taking on the Wolf Point Wolves. She had four kills of 11 while giving Malta eight of 19 k...
1 yrs ago Oct. 1, 2014 Hunter Rickett and Jennifer Weaver extend an invitation to the celebration of their union on Oct. 4, at quarter past three in the afternoon at the Weaver Ranch in Dodson. Dr. Charles Wilson of Glasgow was in Malta to install new officers for the local Kiwanis Club. Officers include Terri Robinson, Rosemary Veseth, Ann Motichka and Ron Lundman. Sharon Emond retired from the Phillips County Museum after serving nine years. ArtSpot’s Grand Opening is slated for Thursday evening, with the owner, Kathy Bagley. Throughout t...
1 yrs ago Sept. 24, 2014 Kelly McCann would be the teacher taking up the duties of retired Steve Schumacher at Malta High School. A native of Billings, he will be the tech coordinator and also helping Mr. Engebretson with the drum line at various events. Heading into a battle with the Plentywood Wildcats after losing to the Shepherd High School Mustangs, the Malta Mustang football team knows they are in for a battle. “Plentywood is a tough place to play,” said Coach Nick Oxarart. Saco painter Todd Mandeville recently found out he was one of...
1 yrs ago Sept. 17, 2014 Family members came from various parts of the states to help wish Madelyn Anderson a happy 90th birthday. Her favorite food is chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy and before she retired, she was a babysitter. The Senior Spotlight was shining on Lois Winkle, who also enjoyed the movie Downtown Wayne, probably while listening to “What a Friend We Have in Jesus,” and working on word search pages. The residents of Dodson met at a special meeting to discuss the proposed monthly water rate increase to pay for the nee...
1 yrs ago Sept. 10, 2014 The town of Dodson will hold a special meeting on Thursday to discuss the projected rate increase to cover the cost of repairs for the town lagoon system. Sheriff’s Log: Deputy served a warrant on Pamela Kapp; female incarcerated on Theft-Felony x2 and Fabricating Evidence. Later transported to Valley Co Detention Center for hold. Deputy transported one adult male, Cash Kolstad, to the PC Hospital for evaluation; later transported to Valley Co. Detention Center for hold on Disorderly Conduct and Trespassing. The n...
1 yrs ago Aug. 20, 2014 The Mustang Foundation held its annual banquet and thanked those who have invested time, money and life with Malta’s finest… its students. The Malta Trails, Inc. will be hosting a Radio-a-thon to continue their two-phase plan for a trail walk that is safe and healthy. The Mustang Foundation started it out with a $5,000 donation. The Malta High School District voted to change the Top 10 to a Top Eight and weigh AP classes heavier. They also purchased a 58-passenger bus at a cost of $19,500. The Phillips County 4-H Cou...
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1 yrs ago Aug. 13, 2014 Saco graduate, Scott Haynes, has written and illustrated two children’s books this year. His stories and illustrations depict life on the Hi-line of Montana. Now living in Wyoming, he also has had a contract with Leanin’ Tree for cards. Esther Martin states she is not yet retired…in her younger years, she worked for the telephone company. She enjoys hearty chicken and dumplings, loves horses and any kind of good ol’ love story is her favorite for books and movies. Esther enjoys dancing. Mike Morser, a local border...
1 yrs ago Aug. 6, 2014 Boyd Stroh, came to the Dodson Fair, following in his dad’s footsteps, and scored the only points in saddle bronc riding to win first. He is from Dickinson, North Dakota, and is the son of Shawn and Shannon (Hould), former Malta residents. Chantel Lett had the grand market beef at the fair; it was purchased by the First Security Bank for $4 per pound. Madison Waters owned the reserve champion which sold for $4.10 a pound, it had been purchased by The First State Bank. WBI Energy provided a check for $1,600 to Saco Chambe...
1 yrs July 30, 2014 When the floodlights click on this Friday night at the Phillips County Fair, rising country music superstar Trevor Panczak and the Rough Stock Band will grace the stage playing original songs in good-time fashion. Two weeks ago, they had the pleasure of being the opening act before the Tim McGraw show. Panczak said, “I was floored…I was like, holy cow, my ship has come in!” The following athletes qualified in three swimming events by placing in the top 6 in finals (not an easy task): Jenese Amestoy, Shay Garfield, Carly...
1 yrs ago July 23, 2014 Cole Hould isn’t your typical 12-year-old athlete. In a world ruled by sports like basketball and football, young Hould is a roper. According to his mom, Ruby, he has been in rodeo since he put on his own pants. Hould was brought into the sport of team roping last year after he spent time with his uncle Jeff Hould. The highlight of this year’s Mustang Foundation fund-raising event will be a raffle of a bronze statue created by world-renowned Western sculptor Jay Contway, a Malta High School Alum. A “stranger” visited...
1 yrs ago July 16, 2014 President of the Walleyes Unlimited, Don Voegel, was pleased with the camp this year, held at Fourchette Bay. Orin Mackey caught the biggest fish of the day, a 26-inch walleye. Kia Wasson and Erica Smith each caught a 21-inch one for the girl’s division. Celebrating 99 years, the Phillips County Fair would offer a night show starring Trevor Panczak and the Rough Stock Band; a rodeo, a truck and tractor pull, and AMX races in addition to the Funtime Carnival. Martin “Marty” Johnson (local CPA) was appointed to fill the p...
1 yrs ago July 9, 2014 Hometown boy, Tanner Drabbels, has hit the ground a-running, just out of high school and was now appointed as the Assistant Manager of the local Albertsons. Building on a strong marriage of 33 years, the Josties, Dale and Lisa, are bringing their gospel music to coffee houses, prisons and Christian gatherings, with their 11 children in tow. They share their music across Canada and the U.S. McCoy Matthew Mangis was born June 16, 2014, in Spearfish, S.D. to Matt and Lindsey Mangis of Newell, S.D. Grandparents are Craig...
1 yrs ago July 2, 2014 Doyle Grant was charged with assault with a deadly weapon, a felony; he is also charged with purposely or knowingly causing reasonable apprehension. If convicted of the offense of assault with a weapon one can be imprisoned in the state prison for a term not to exceed 20 years or be fined not more than $50,000 or both. Darrow Messerly led the Malta Swim Team winning three events, Shay Garfield, Rheanna Messerly, Grace Doucette, Reba Doucette, and Makiya Wilke also placed. On June 30, Daryl Demarais was found guilty of...