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1 yrs ago Feb. 27, 2013 FLYING HIGH Malta graduate, Cadet Jaclyn French had the rare experience of marching with the members of her squadron in President Barack’s inaugural parade on Jan. 21. She is a freshman at the US Naval Academy, and is the daughter of Craig and Conni French. ---------------------- TOP BREEDER Jeff Hould was honored for 25 years of service to the Artificial Insemination (AI) Industry. Jeff is an employee of ASB Global, Inc. --------------------------- TWO PLUS TWO Lacy and Jessica Lodmell of Poulsbo, WA., welcome a s...
1 yrs ago Feb. 13, 2013 Studying pays off Billie Orahood placed first in the Middle School Spelling Bee. Colter Salveson won second, and Reese Sjostrom won third place. They will participate in the County Bee on Feb. 26th. Perfect Ending The Malta M-ettes have been perfect in district play, not losing a single game to district opponents. With this record, they earned a bye and their first game would match them against the winner of the Poplar vs Plentywood game. An Extra Day Saco-Whitewater Lady Panther fans were ready for tournament action, t...
1 yrs ago Feb. 6, 2013 NIGHT WORK Following a burglary at the Cowboy Bar in Dodson on Jan. 27th, the Sheriff’s Office received a call the next day from a concerned citizen. As a result of the investigation, six juveniles were arrested and charged with burglary (a felony), and misdemeanor charges of criminal mischief, theft, and, in two cases, probation violation. Four youths were transported to juvenile centers, and two were released to parents/guardians. THEY BELIEVED IN HIM Former MHS track athlete in the weights events, Hank Oyler, e...
1 yrs ago Jan. 30, 2013 YOUTH CHARGED State prosecutors filed negligent homicide charges against 17-year-old Emmitt Boschee, as a result of the death of 16-year-old Logan Wilson, who was shot and killed while hunting north of Malta. The incident happened on Oct. 12, 2010, and had originally been ruled accidental by the State Division of Criminal Investigation. At the time of the death, the charged teenager was 14 years of age. LOCAL (QUIET) ARTISTS On a cold December day David Wilkes, and his sister, Harriet, took their artwork, drawings, and...
1 yrs ago Jan. 23, 2013 MOO SEZ THE COW Local CattleWomen Patti Webb, Ann Shettel, and LaRae Blunt took the “Cow to the Classroom,” and learned about by-products, and were encouraged to participate in an essay, “Cow Chow.” INQUIRING MINDS WANT TO KNOW Ending speculation that he might not seek re-election, Ernest Bergsagel filed for House District 95. He is the incumbent. THE BEST KIND OF BUG Students receiving recognition for “Bringing Up Grades” (BUG) program were: Janessa Malmend, Reese Sjostrom, Taylor Gilkerson, Reba Doucette, Kyleigh Sch...
1 yrs ago Jan. 16, 2013 Inspiring young Monet or Picasso artists created in three categories of media at the Boys & Girls Club. Seven were selected to be sent to Regional Fine Art Exhibits as follows: (Mixed Media – ages 6-9) Alexis Baublitz, Honorable Mention, Aidan Kaasa, Grace Carman; (Pastel Watercolor) Tamra Dowell, Honorable Mention, Andreena Bock, Grace Carman; (Watercolor – ages 10-12) Justice Miller, Honorable Mention, Ryder Anderson, Alexus Parker; and (Multicolored Drawing ages 6-9) Kylee Nelson, Honorable Mention, Grace Car...
1 yrs ago Jan. 9, 2013 In her golden years Sylvia Ohs was bursting with excitement at the celebration of her 100th birthday. Sixty-one immediate members of her family gathered at the Malta Community Church to celebrate with her. Her one concession to her turning 100 is having to give up her driver’s license; which she did – reluctantly, to placate her daughter, Karen Wiederrick. Close to a spanking The Malta M-ettes remain undefeated after puttin’ a whoopin’ on the Lady Panthers Friday night, 62-18. The team was led by Jayla Graham and Brenna...
1 yrs ago Jan. 2, 2013 A long way to come for a birthday! Noble Meisdalen had written an article sharing how the Meisdalen name came to the area. This was shared after his cousin Knute, wife Jone, and son Joselin had arrived from Norway. They had used a GPS and drove right up to his home at 226 Pearl Drive, just in time to celebrate Noble’s 91st birthday. Under watchful eyes Donald Bradley Lynn was sanctioned by the Montana Board of Outfitters, after being found guilty of illegally guiding hunters on the Ft. Belknap Reservation. He was f...
1 yrs ago Dec. 26, 2012 A gift not everyone received! SSG Nate Salsbery of Malta received a Christmas gift from his wife, Krissy. She shipped a live tree to his unit, the 484th Military Police Company, a National Guard unit – in Afghanistan. For many stationed there (well…most) it was the first live tree anyone had seen in a war zone. Before “Box Day” June Cornell and Carol Schumacher were kept busy assembling 75-100 Christmas boxes at the local Food Bank. New Year’s Resolution (Grade School) Kaycee Bond: Do you know what a resolution means? I...
1 yrs ago Dec. 26, 2012 He wasn’t born here, but he got here as fast as he could Pierre Bibbs came on board with the PCN as a sports writer and general assignment writer. He comes from Chicago, and is married to Susan Bibbs. They were married four months ago. They are cutting it too close! The Lady Panthers managed to gear up and pull out a victory with a 55-51 over Glasgow. Hmm…not zoned for that area…? From the Sheriff’s Log: 6:28 pm. A male reported a female selling “Dawn dish soap” in a residential area. Deputy handled the call. Missi...
1 yrs ago Dec. 19, 2012 Lending a helping hand Post-Vice Commander Ken Wiederrick of the American Legion presented a check to the Boys & Girls Club. Assisting were members Dave Wilkes, Mike McEwen, and Jay Southwick. Painful loss Plentywood had only 10 field goals (six were treys) and lost to the Mustangs 70-32. Plentywood coughed up 23 turnovers to assist the Mustangs in the battle. Sr. Citizens re-organize The Senior Citizen Center Board of Directors met Dec. 18 to name and reorganize the Board. Roy Baeth had been a member for 13 years and...
1 yrs ago Dec. 12, 2012 Winners of the Elementary National Geography Bee were Jillian O’Brien, first, Keith Epperson, and Colt French. Garrett Giblette, Malta High School senior, has been selected to sing in the All-Northwest Choir. Outstanding student musicians from Alaska, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Wyoming, and Montana make up the choirs, bands, and orchestra. The Phillips County Hospital is in the process of joining the electronic age with new equipment and programs. They ask for your patience during this transition. Local author, C...
1 yrs ago Dec. 5, 2012 Are we getting hosed…? Gas hit the highest price it has been in the year, and there are still several weeks in the year. Gas is averaging $3.63/gallon this year. Light up my life The Rotary Club is again sponsoring its annual Christmas Lighting Contest, according to Rotary President Dave Miller. The best-decorated house will be determined and winners will be announced. They shall overcome The M-ettes lost four seniors to graduation; Coach Terry Lindgren is looking to rebuild his squad. He is looking for strong help f...
1 yrs ago Nov. 28, 2012 OH…the places you will see Wink and Terri Cole returned Sunday after visiting Zach and Sarah Cole at Ft. Polk, La. They were able to visit the French Quarters and other historical sites and landmarks. Small in number, big in hopes Coached by Wes KillEagle, the Coyotes prepare for their first match. Returning starters are Jimmy Martin and Clinton Daniels, who are helping out the lone senior, Levi Jones. Elected to serve Newly elected state representative, Malta native Mike Lang, has received his new assignments for t...
1 yrs ago Nov. 28, 2012 Together in a land far, far away Four Simanton’s from three National Guard units were able to spend a few minutes together while stationed in Afghanistan. Tory and Roy are brothers and cousins to Brian and Jon. Speak up or be overrun A trio of ranchers who already had buffalo roaming in their backyard urged residents to “get involved” and if necessary, to “fight it tooth and nail” or there would be problems down the road. Team Coyotes Things are looking up for the Lady Coyotes, according to head coach, Wendy Hopkins; th...
1 yrs ago Nov. 16, 2012 A semi-truck had to be pulled back onto Hwy 2 following a collision with another semi-truck. One truck was carrying military ordinance (bombs). The Loyola Rams had traveled to Malta to meet up with the Mustangs; they claimed their first-ever Class B state championship title, winning 20-14 over the Mustangs. Kevin R. Hanson has been promoted to the rank of staff sergeant in the U.S. Army National Guard; a 2005 graduate of Malta, he is the son of David and Margaret Hanson. Members of the Phillips County Livestock Associat...
1 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 throu...
1 yrs ago Nov. 3, 2012 Ol’ Sure Shot Fearless hunter, Jack Stenswick, was shown with his prized 4x4 buck he bagged along the Milk River while traveling with his chauffeur, David Rummel. The look on his face said he meant business! Seniors Gain Grant The Malta Senior Citizen Center has received a grant from NorthWestern Energy. Greet n’ Meet There was a Greet & Retreat Party at Three Sisters. Come meet the new owner, Darla Niebur, & say goodbye to retiring Candee. Kaluza-Becker Wed Brian Kaluza and Eric Becker were married in Beulah, ND. Bri...
1 yrs ago Oct. 31, 2012 Angels at Work Angel Tree Program representative Terry Robinson was presented with a check for $821 for the Christmas program expenses. The funds were raised from a Halloween costume party and was presented by DoDee Oxarart. Artists Are Prepared Painters, Judy Michael and Todd Mandeville, and sculptor Carmen Luna were preparing for the Specialty Fair which was upcoming. Mustang Talent Kaden Bedwell caught three passes from Kendall Denham, for a total of 82 yards. One was a 55-yard touchdown. Collector Visits Evert Bruck...
1 yrs ago Bergos Competes Kaden Bergos had competed in Memphis, TN, against Junior Dragsters from across the US and Canada for the Summit Super Series World Final Championship. He competed against 15 others, and though he didn’t bring home a trophy, “the experience was priceless.” Trackster at State Hailey Nicholson placed 38th out of 115 runners at the State Cross Country Meet. Playoff Bound Mustang Coach Scott King was headed to State playoff games for the 24th time. The Mustangs had finished off their regular season with a 43 drubb...
1 yrs ago A-B-C Aides Needed Malta School was facing increased enrollment in the grade school; kindergarten had increased such, to require an aide in both classes. M-ettes Lose to Scotties, Take Wildcats in Three M-ette volleyball results against Glasgow showed the leaders as Kills: Jayla Graham, 7; Blocks: Darby Schye, 5; Digs: Caitlyn Chase, 18; Assists: and Courtney Henry, 15. Malta lost in five to the plaid Scotties, 15-25, 25-19, 14-25, 25-20 12-15. They defeated Harlem 25-13, 25-17, and 25-17 and Courtney Henry added 25 of 28 Assists....
1 yrs ago Oct. 10, 2012 Ten Years of Service Jay Weston was the newest business opening in Malta. A&J Mobile Fleet Repair just observed ten years of mechanic work, since opening in 2012. It’s The Real Thing The Cross Country Team hosted their meet at the Gilmore Ranch south of Dodson. Coach Thea Solberg stated it was a true and authentic course, “with alfalfa fields, cow pies, wet fall leaves, sticks, dips, bales, and sagebrush.” Go BIG or Go Home The Havre Recruiting Station of the Montana National Guard brought excitement to the footb...
1 yrs ago Oct. 3, 2012 Help! Help! Cru Darrah and Kari Koss were pictured giving CPR to mannequins, their goal was to become certified by Warren Abrahamson in administering life-saving efforts. The Name is “Christofferson” Tami Christofferson, Deputy Clerk of Court, and Bruce Christofferson, had filed for the offices of Clerk of Court, and County Commissioner, respectively. “I’m Okay with Being Different” Ty Sells, of Youth to Youth, spoke to the Malta Middle School, on drugs and fitting in. Northern Queen Is From Whitewater The MSU-North...
1 yrs ago Sept. 26, 2012 Student Count Dodson Schools started the year with a 23% increase in students. Most of them were transfers from Lodgepole. Students of the Month Samantha Dolphay and Devyn Salsbery were named Students of the Month for Dodson Schools. Mustangs on The Road The Mustangs were on the road to take on Plentywood after a 63-0 win over Harlem. Saco Champion Knows Her Rope Justinn Marshall of Saco earned the girls’ all-around championship at Miles City College over the weekend. Flags of Home National Guardsman SFC John Wiese, o...
1 yrs ago Sept. 19, 2012 Commissioners Hold Mill Static The County Commissioners gave approval of the budget for the 2012-2013 fiscal year. Commissioner Richard Dunbar said the county could face a “day of reckoning” five or six years down the road if prices of natural gas don’t rebound. Get Those Wheels Back For Freddy Barbara Dunbar wrote of her concern after the bike belonging to her brother, Freddy, was stolen. He had saved for a long time to gain the funds to purchase the bike. There’s a New Vet in Town Dr. Justin Howard has joined the sta...