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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...
What Christmas Means to Me By: Aria A When I think of Christmas, I think of joy, happiness, Going sledding, having fun, setting up the tree, wrapping Christmas presents, and my parents. For me, Christmas is Going sledding and getting pulled by a four-wheeler. During Christmas, my family is always nice, sweet, kind, helpful, and hardworking. My Christmas wish is a Nintendo, a lamp, LED lights, a computer, an eyelash curler, and a hair brush. What Christmas Means to Me By: Ryder A When I think of Christmas I think of hot chocolate family and...
A big congratulations to Sommer Green on her winning essay on the VFW’s “Voice of Democracy”. It merited first place. She is the daughter of Ashley and Dallas Green. Bob and Rena Math, and Brent and Debbie Anderson went to Texas to visit Debbie’s mom Judy and her husband Bill Bennett before the holidays. Theresa Haynes and Pat Murdock had a Thanksgiving feast at Lacey and Jason Beil’s residence on Thursday. Other guests were Ron Haynes, Blake Ozark and Kohl Hilleson. Denise and Clinton Cox had company for several days over Thanksgiv...
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...
The final results are in from the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Havre check station for the 2024 hunting season. The check station was open for eight weekends from Oct. 12 (the opener of general antelope and pheasant) through Dec. 1 (the end of the deer/elk general season). Overall, hunter numbers were down from recent years, big game numbers were below average, and upland bird harvest was mixed. Biologists gather a lot of valuable information and biological data on game animals brought through check stations. FWP appreciates all hunters’ c...
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...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking any information regarding a bull elk and whitetail buck that were shot, had their heads removed, and were left to waste in south Blaine County. Wardens received a report of the dead elk and deer, and after investigating, located them on private property about ¾ of a mile south of the junction of People’s Creek Road and Birdtail Road in south Blaine County, about 30 miles south of Chinook. The animals were shot with a firearm, and likely killed between the evening of Nov. 20 and early on...
With less than a week to go before the final day of the general season, hunters can help ensure the future of public access for generations to come. During these final days, remember “It’s Up to Us. Respect access. Protect the hunt.” This is a message from FWP and partners to encourage hunters to always practice conscientious behavior and show respect for private land and the access landowners provide. There are five actions hunters can take to show respect for landowners to ensure the hunting tradition continues: Plan ahead for access Respe...
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...
The carcass results from the 2024 4-H and FFA Livestock Show at the Phillips County Fair are complete. Carcass Results are eligible to be submitted to the Steer of Merit program, sponsored by the Montana Stockgrowers; Symbol of excellence program, sponsored by the Pork Producers Council; and Montana Certified Lamb program, sponsored by the Montana Wool Growers. For meeting individual carcass requirements, youth winners and the breeders of their animals receive a certificate from the sponsoring...
On January 6, 2025, the state of Montana begins its 69th Legislative session. In order for that to happen, a number of things come first. Beginning with the elections that many of you either worked on, voted, or ignored, if that was possible. That brings us to this past week in Helena, where I was introduced to new fellow Senators and Representatives at the Session Legislator Orientation. We first met in party training, which included new legislator orientation and training. Republicans then met in a caucus and Democrats in their own group cauc...
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...
Some people don’t believe in ghosts, and some people believe that even peaceful hauntings are demonic entities in disguise. Others believe that ghosts haunt this earth until the day they can be free. Well, I’m going to share a local ghost story, a story I believe. This is about the haunting of the old Moore’s Printing Building. There are a few places in Malta people are sure that are haunted, As I share this one with you, open your mind and glimpse of what could be happening. When people think places are haunted, it often has something to do...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks encourages folks to be bear aware, even in the "Hi-Line" area of central and eastern Montana. Many folks are heading into the field for fall hunting, and bears are often very active this time of year as they are looking for high-calorie food sources before hibernation. Bear populations are expanding, and although bear encounters are rare in most of central and eastern Montana, there are known black and grizzly bears in all kinds of habitats along the Hi-Line. This...
1/07/24 @ 7:23pm. MFD was paged to a fire at the Dodson dumps. 3 trucks and 5 firefighters responded. 10/15/24 @ 12:36pm. MFD was paged to a structure fire in Zortman, enroute the crew was notified that the fire is spreading into the grass and timber. 4 trucks and 9 firefighters from Malta responded, 2 trucks from Zortman Fire, 2 engines from the BLM, 1 engine from Ft. Belknap, Phillips County Ambulance, Phillips County Sheriff’s Office, and FWP Law Enforcement. All trucks/firefighters were back in Malta by 4pm. Later that night we trained o...
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...
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recently announced the winners of the 2024 Rangeland Stewardship and Rangeland Innovations awards, which recognize exemplary management and outstanding accomplishments in restoring and maintaining the health of public rangelands. The awards were presented Sept. 18 at a ceremony hosted by the Public Lands Council during its 56th Annual Meeting, held this year in Grand Junction, Colo. The BLM and Public Lands Council have partnered for 19 years to honor BLM live...
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...
The Whitewater Penguins headed to Lockwood on Thursday, October 3rd for the Pride Land Invite. This was a new course for us to attend. We usually go to the Great Falls Invite this week but this worked better for our schedule. Thankfully it was a challenging course that pushed the kids to their limits. We only had two kids competing, Shelbi LaBrie and Sommer Green. This was a small meet with only 22 varsity girls and 23 jv girls consolidated into one race. There were some pretty good competitors with several Billings teams in attendance. The...
This past week, we held our final interim Local Government Committee meeting prior to the session starting. We had a report from the League of Cities and Towns. They feel some of the bills passed last session did not take into consideration the input from the League should have had stronger consideration. Their opinion is that these bills infringed upon local control of zoning. Last session we had no less than 56 bills introduced dealing with housing or lack thereof. There is no doubt a housing problem exists. Many of these housing bills ended...
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...