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While many sporting events around the country have decided to hold games without spectators, Phillips County teams each plan on having spectators to begin the year. The Malta football and volleyball, as well as North Country volleyball teams each plan to hold spectators for their home events this fall. MALTA FOOTBALL AND VOLLEYBALL: Malta Public Schools announced their decision to host spectators on the afternoon of Friday, August 28, by press release. “Malta Public Schools wants to give fans t...
After months of uncertainty, the Malta Mustangs Football team was able to hold the Blue and White Scrimmage, marking their first event of the 2020 season. "It has been a weird crazy year since the middle of March so it felt good to get the kids out competing against each other again," Mustangs Head Coach Nick Oxarart said. "It's definitely not quite like the first game against an opponent but it was good to get out on the game field and try to simulate a more game-like environment." The event...
There are times that I wish we could all unplug. What I mean is unplug from technology and media. What would a world like that even look like? I am lucky to remember times without Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and other social media apps. My kids won’t have that luxury. Instead, whenever they get a smart device, they will be ex-posed to so many things that I am just praying that it doesn’t ruin them. I have been taught that what comes out of your mouth is from the overflow of the heart. This is...
As the school year begins Wednesday, August 26, Malta Elementary School will welcome Corey Clark as it's the new principal. Clark replaces Cadence Wipplinger, who was principal at MES for the past two years. Due to current events, including COVID-19, Clark opted to start working early at the school and has been working since the mid-July. "It's a nice community," Clark said. He described Malta as clean and like a Norman Rockwell painting; wholesome and traditional. He hasn't experienced a typica...
In a year of uncertainty due to COVID-19, Malta Public Schools welcomes Matt Genger as the new superintendent. "I am very grateful and excited to be a part of this district," Genger said. Genger knows that Malta has high expectations for its public school district and he looking to continue its tradition. Genger replaces former Malta Public Schools Superintendent Kris Kuehn, who had held the position for the past 16 years. "Kris and I have known each other for a long time," Genger said. Genger...
Thanks to the use of ultra-violet (UV) light technology, time and money will be saved this school year. Malta Public Schools is set to open its district on Wednesday, August 26. With classroom and school work areas needing to be sanitized daily due to the threat of COVID-19, a little help was needed. Thus, the district will be using UV Carts that will disinfect rooms throughout the 2020-21 school year. "Kris Kuehn (former Malta Public Schools Superintendent) had chosen this do the disinfecting...
The 2020 Men's Golf League at Marian Hills came to an end last Thursday, August 13, as Team Westside Casino (WC) defeated Team Larry Ross Construction (LRC) 21.5 to 18.5. WC consisted of Dell Stiles (A), John Sautter (B), Larry Lett (C), and Justin Paul (D). LRC consisted of Substitute Kirk Stiles (A), Rick Levesque (B), Larry Ross Simpson (C), and Justin Paul (D). WS welcomed back Paul that night as he finished his COVID-19 quarantine that day after testing positive a few weeks ago. Paul was...
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but you matter. I had the privilege of having my cousin, his wife, and their son, over for their vacation; this also doubled as a stay-cation for Susan, myself, and the boys. When they asked me months ago if they could come through for their vacation, I was like, “are you sure?!?” People from the outside world don’t know how rural we are here in Phillips County. I tried explaining that there was almost nothing to do here. I explained that the closest taco pl...
The Malta Municipal Pool's 2020 summer came to an abrupt end on Friday, August 7, thanks to an outbreak of COVID-19 cases in Phillips County. The pool hosted 120 kids throughout the year for swim lessons and many more for Open Swim. "We decided to close the pool after the drastic spike in cases here in our county," Malta Pool Manager Kelly Cederberg said. "We just thought that it would be best for the safety of our patrons, our lifeguards and our family to stop swimming lessons as well as open...
On Thursday, August 6, the City of Malta's Parks and Recreation department chose to pull the plug on current activities and it's building fitness rooms, due to a recent outbreak in COVID-19 cases. The City alerted the community of its closures via their social media page and website on Friday, August 7. The closures include tumbling classes, the Municipal Pool, the youth soccer season, weight room, and indoor gym. "We will be closed for the safety of our community, our children, our youth, and...
The Malta Swim Team participated in their 2020 Divisional Meet named the COVID Classic on Saturday, July 25, and Sunday, July 26. Four swimmers were present for Malta, including Denvyr Tuss representing the girls and Reese Brown, Darrow Messerly, and Nolan Moore representing the boys. "I thought everyone did really well," Malta Swim Team Coach Shay Garfield said. "They had some of the best times of their season. Only having two weeks of water time and having kids improve their time, I was very h...
The 2020 Men's Golf League at Marian Hills is set to conclude next Thursday, as Team Westside Casino (WC) and Team LR Simpson Construction (LSC) set to clash for the League Championship. Team WC consists of team captain Del Stiles, John Sautter, Larry Lett, and substitute CJ Bishop. Team LSC consists of team captain Larry Ross Simpson, Rick Levesque, Dean Yeadon, and Clint Simpson. The Men's league chose to continue league play, while the Women's League chose to end their year, according to the...
Though they didn't get to race under the lights at the Phillips County Fair, the Dodson AMX Speedway brought plenty of thrills and a few spills last Saturday Night at the 105th Annual Phillips County Fair. The races alternated with the Crash for Cash Demolition Derby. The co-event drew the largest crowd amongst grandstand events at the fair. There was a total of 24 cars running in AMX. "I thought the crowd was awesome," Dodson AMX Prresident Keith Cowan said. "I felt the car count was down but s...
Despite having to add social distancing measures because of COVID-19, Phillips County 4-H held successful Beef and Swine shows during the 2020 Phillips County Fair. The events were judged by 4-H Livestock Judge Collin Gibbs of Miles City, who has become a familiar face in the past few years at the PC Fair. Gibbs has been judging fairs for over 17 years. "It is definitely different," Gibbs said. "I don't have near the hustle and bustle that I would normally see, especially at this fair. Everyone...
After being runner-up in the past two Demolition Derby events held at the fairgrounds, Glasgow's Chris Moore won the 2020 Phillips County Fair Crash for Cash for the first time. "It was great," Moore said. "It was a good time and there were some tough cars. I am glad that they stepped up and kept this event going." In all, the Crash for Cash featured 19 cars. Moore, who drove a 1975 Oldsmobile, has been participating in Demo Derby events for 15 years and edged out Skylar Powell who was the last...
The Rural Communities & Agricultural Neighbors (RCAN) Ranch Rodeo entertained a couple hundred attendees at the 105th Annual Phillips County Fair's first grandstand event last Thursday night in Dodson. "It went really well," Katie Brown, President of RCAN said. "With the long go, short go, and women's teams, we ran 32 teams and that is the most we have ever run." Brown said that there were new teams that they hadn't seen until the event. The event gave Ranch Rodeo teams from around the state a...
I am sure many of you can relate to an instance where someone says something that can ruin your day. Well, it’s been over a week and I am still salty. I was covering a local event and was ready to tackle the day with a full head of steam, but within the first 30 minutes of working that day, I was called a racial slur by a man that was drunk. Does the drinking negate the behavior? I don’t think so. Does this person even remember his rant when he shouted two times, “He is an f-ing n*gge...
The Malta Mustangs Football team and it's coaches had a busy week, hosting both the Future Mustangs Football Camp and Mustang High School Football Camp. Both camps started on Monday, July 13, and concluded on Wednesday, July 15. The Future Mustangs Camp was held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. to students in grades 6-8 and the High School Camp was held for students in grades 9-12. "I thought each camp went extremely well," Mustangs Head Coach Nick Oxarart said. "We are very fortunate to have such...
The Dodson AMX Speedway is ready for its second event of 2020, and the group is excited to be a nighttime event at the Phillips County Fair on Saturday, August 1, at 5 p.m. "It will be the first time that we have raced at night in eight years," Keith Cowan, President of Dodson AMX Racing said. The event will also be combined with the Bash for Cash Demolition Derby, a merge that aims to keep the action rolling for spectators. Because the combined event will be longer than a typical day of AMX...
Despite not being able to welcome back many racers from Canada the Hi-Line Drag Strip was able to host over 80 cars last weekend as they hosted their annual Montana Drag Racing Association (MDRA) event. "They have the border closed for non-essential travel and racing is considered non-essential. So none of our Canadian friends can be here and that is a big chunk of our racers," Phillips County Motor Sports President Dan Stout said. It was the first PCMS race of the season and despite the...
Prior to last Tuesday, Malta Parks and Recreation Softball League games had been rained out in two consecutive weeks. Last Tuesday, teams saw a bit of normalcy, but also made up a couple of games the day prior. In the 6 p.m. games, Heavy Hitters defeated Independence Bank 16-7 and Blue Ridge Softballs defeated Sons of Pitches 11-1. In the 7 p.m. games, Oh My Quads defeated 99 Problems 14-8 and Heavy Hitters defeated OG Americans 13-4. In the 8 p.m. games, Blue Ridge Softballs defeated Independen...
The 2020 Phillips County Fair will be hosting the third installment of the Rural Communities & Agricultural Neighbors (RCAN) Ranch Rodeo Scrambler Qualifier in 2020. The event will be the P.C. Fair’s first Grandstand Event and takes place on Thursday, July 30, at 4:30 p.m. The event gives ranch rodeo teams a chance to qualify for the RCAN Ranch Rodeo Finals and event scheduled for Saturday, January 2, 2021, and Sunday, January 3, 2021, in Malta. “Our PC Fair is important for our county and its...
Hundreds filled the bleachers, grounds, and chutes as the Trafton Park Rodeo Arena hosted the 2020 Malta NRA Rodeo last Saturday. The event, hosted by the Trafton Park Arena Committee, featured competitors from the Northern Rodeo Association, Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, and local talent. "I think it went over really well," said Trafton Park Arena Committee President Jerey McEwen. "The stock was great, the crowd was awesome and loud, the food was good, and the contestants were...
The Malta M-ette Volleyball team held their annual Little M-ette Volleyball camp for fourth grade through eighth-grade students. The camp hosted just under 30 athletes. The camp took place at the Malta High School Gymnasium from 9 a.m. to noon one Wednesday, July 8, through Friday, July 10. According to Malta High School Coach Tasha Hines camp went great. "We didn't have an overload of really young girls, which made it perfect for teaming those littles up with the high schoolers and having one...
The Malta Swim team was welcomed back to the Malta City Municipal Pool last Wednesday, July 8, and have competed in two of their four swim meets this year. "It's so nice," Malta Swim Team Head Coach Shay Garfield said. "We were a little bit worried that they were going to shut down our season with so many uncertainties but they found the best solution possible to keep swim team going." The pool opened up last Tuesday, July 7, with construction still being done to the bath-house. The team first...
