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What is starting to become an annual event awarded whist players with $400 in Chamber Bucks. The Senior Citizen Whist League 2nd annual card playing came to an end this March. League chairman, Roger Ereaux reported that with the local sponsors they were able to cover the cost of expenses, donate to the Sr. Citizen Center and payout to participants. Sponsors generously brought in $700 of which $400 was used to purchase Chamber Bucks for the winnings. First place of $200 went to Shane Anderson and John Rothie, 2nd place of $120 to Dale Plouffe...
On November 30, 2016 the Phillips County News ran a photo identification request of the third man on the right of the now cover on Montana Memoir the book by authors William L. McGee and Sandra V. McGee. I won’t ruin the mystery as many of you interested in Phillips County and Montana history may want to read the book and the solution yourself. Author Bill McGee revisits his life growing up in the small cattle town of Malta and Montana during the Hardscrabble Years of 1925-1942. He relays his family genealogy from Europe to eventually where h...
The Malta Dirt Daubers Garden Club sponsored a no host dinner and program on “Flower Arranging” on Monday, March 6th. Guest speakers were Mary Davis, Master Flower Show Judge and Joyce Hendricks, Accredited Flower Show Judge, both of Billings. There was a short meeting led by club President Kathy Waters and Toni Ziegler introduced the guest speakers following dinner. Davis and Hendricks took turns explaining different kinds of miniatures and they had brought several examples of miniature floral arrangements. A handout of guidelines was sha...
Annually the Malta Mason Lodge #57 and the Order of Eastern Star (OES) Sacajawea Chapter #37 have an Americanism Program. Previously the special guest speakers have covered historical characters of Phillips County to the proper folding and colors of the American Flag. On Sunday, March 12 at 3 p.m. in the Malta VFW Club the guest speaker will be Jennifer Wilkinson. Many of you may recognize her as an employee at the Phillips County Hospital as a Home Health Nurse Aide/Nursing student or in the PALS program. Others will know her as the State...
For the second year in a row the Malta Masonic Lodge #57 members have donated beef to the Hi-Line Retirement Center and with the help of the Order of Eastern Star (OES) Malta Sacajawea Chapter #37, also served the meal. The three members of Lodge #57 who donated beef this year were: Troy Blunt, Greg Oxarart, and Scott Waters. The beef was then prepared by the chefs at the HLRC and volunteers from both Masons and OES served the meal for dinner on Sunday, February 26th. Edwin Medina had taken the menu around and placed the orders to the kitchen....
Have you ever wished you could do arrangements that look like a florist did them? The Malta Dirt Daubers Garden Club March meeting will focus on “Flower Arranging” taught by Mary Davis, Master Flower Show Judge and Joyce Hendricks, Accredited Flower Show Judge, both from Billings, MT. Flower arranging is much easier than you would ever guess. Please join us Monday, March 6, 2017 at the Great Northern Lodge Room for a no-host supper and a hands-on presentation by these knowledgeable ladies. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Kathy Wat...
Wednesday, February 22 the Veseth Cattle Company of Malta held their 10th annual Bull Sale at the Pavilion. Dale and Janet Veseth wanted to do something special in appreciation to their customers. Veseth Cattle Co. and co-sponsor Lewistown Honda raffled off a new 425cc Honda 4x4 ATV. A second prize of $500 in “Bull Dollars” was awarded and taken off of purchases. For every $1000.00 a customer spent on Veseth cattle a ticket was put into the raffle drum courtesy of the First State Bank of Malta. At the end of the well attended sale the two lucky...
The first days of winter are upon us and one might be looking for a more warm and indoor entertainment. A good book can satisfy both the young and old reading enthusiast. There were four new Montana based books released in 2016 one might consider. Arcadia Publishing and the History Press released the following three new reads. The 1959 Yellowstone Earthquake by Larry Morris reveals first hand experiences of the survivors and first responders. The survivors share an insight to their arrival to the earthquake area. Their experience camping, worki...
Darlene Keefer was recently presented a 50 year OES pin by Sacajawea Chapter #37 Conductress Dixie Stordahl. Keefer became a member of the Malta Sacajawea Order of Eastern Star in 1992. Keefer came to the Malta OES from the Ryegate, Mont., Isabell Currie Chapter #77 where she was a member since 1964. Congratulations to Keefer for her years of service!...
Terry Skones Winner of the $250 Dino Dollars 'You're the Holly to Malta's Jolly' event held Nov. 20th What do you do? I am the VP & Cashier at the First State Bank. Favorite Animal? My dog Cooper. Favorite Book / Movie / TV Show? Too many favorite books,but Survivor is my favorite TV Show. Favorite Pro Sports Team? Denver Broncos and Chicago Cubs. One item you would bring with you on a Being a Survivor fan I would probably bring flint to start a fire....
Who's Got Team Spirit! Question A: Why do you wear that team jacket? Question B: Who is your other favorite team? Skylar Gilkerson A: The Minnesota Vikings is one of my favorite teams. B: My favorite team is the Seattle Seahawks. Bill Smith A: I have been a Boston Red Sox fan all my life. I cry and boo when they lose. B: The Chicago Bears. Jim Sintler A: I had these in my closet for 12 to 14 years and the Cleveland Indians finally made it to the World Series and beat the Chicago Cubs(in game...
New Depot Roof This third week of October 2016 a crew from Meridian, Idaho replaced the roof of the Malta Depot. Edgar Sanchez is the owner of E&H Roofing and he said it would take about three to four days to replace the roof. “We just did the one in Shelby, Mont., too,” stated Sanchez. The BNSF has been busy updating the building over about the last five years. The other exterior improvement was new paint. It is nice to see the new improvements. Author Visits Malta Elementary Wednesday, October 19th the Malta Elementary School had a visit fro...
Pam Lynn would like you all to know that Clarabel Score is now living in Chinook at Sweet Home. Clarabel would love to receive cards and letters. Her new address is: Clarabel Score c/o Sweet Home, Room 3, PO Box 1149, Chinook, MT 59523. Her new phone #406-357-4267....
Marlene Pfaff of Laurel, Worthy Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star in Montana, will make her official visitation to Riverview Chapter No. 80 on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. She will be accompanied by Worthy Grand Patron David Nielsen of Helena. The meeting will be preceded by a salad luncheon at the Hinsdale Masonic Hall at 6:00 p.m. All members of the Eastern Star are invited to attend. The Order was developed in the 1860’s by Dr. Rob Morris, who was honored as the Master Builder of the Order of the...
This day and age photographs are taken every second by cell phones, but that wasn't the case in the 1960's. A camera's film still needed to be developed in a dark room or taken to the local drug store or mailed away and in a week or two the photos were mailed back. Also, not very often does a happen-stance photo end up in a museum only to be discovered by a friend years later. Al Minugh of Dodson, Mont., brought in a copy of one such photo, but before we get to that story, Al revealed a little...
Help Wanted The Phillips County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for the position of Part Time Dispatcher. A minimum of 16 hours per week and must be available to work some nights, weekends, and fill in shifts. Starting pay is $13.33 per hour, with a raise upon completion of probationary period. Please pick up an application at the dispatch window. Malta Public Schools Two - Part time Kitchen Positions Salary: DOE with benefits To apply: Application may be picked up at the District Office or at www.malta.k12.mt.us Deadline: Until F...
The Malta Dirt Daubers Garden Club participated in the Montana Federation of Garden Clubs state convention in Missoula held on June 23, 24, and 25, 2016. Four ladies from the local Malta Dirt Daubers Garden Club attended. State awards were received for various projects ranging from youth, community to environmental. State Butterflies and Habitats Co-chair Kathy Waters gave a presentation on Saving the Monarch Butterfly. On Monday, July 11 the Dirt Daubers held the clubs monthly meeting at the...
Margaret Yeska of Saco visited the Phillips County News office in Malta on Monday, July 11, 2016. Yeska brought a couple photos of interest that coincide with the upcoming 101st Phillips County Fair held in Dodson. In August of 1966 Montana Governor Tim Babcock visited the Phillips County Fair 50 years ago. Margaret and her husband, John Yeska were the 4H leaders for the Larb Creek Livewires at that time. Govenor Babcock autographed "Best wishes Tim" on the photo of him shaking hands with John...
If you are looking for a new woman's clothing experience in Phillips County, it's here! LuLaRoe is here under Malta Consultant Channing Larsen. LuLaRoe is a clothing company based out of California started by DeAnne Stidham who was a single mother raising seven children and trying to balance time at work and at home. DeAnne dreamed of creating a clothing line of comfortable, affordable, stylish clothing, and offering consultants the independence to set personal pace and schedules. That's what...
The May 30, 2016 Memorial Day was a success in Malta. Three events were held and enjoyed by many with thanks to the American Legion Auxiliary who sponsored the parade and BBQ, the American Legion who cooked for the BBQ, and the American Legion and VFW who sponsored the Veteran's Park Ceremony. Charlie Stevens (Sons of the American Legion), was the parade Marshall. The parade consisted of several merchant and individual floats, flag carrying horse riders, kids on bikes, and community service...
Heather Mavencamp graduated from Montana Tech on May 14, 2016 with a Bachelor of Science Nursing degree with highest honors. She is employed by Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow. Heather is the daughter of Karl and Angelia Mavencamp and the granddaughter of Bud and Wilma Mavencamp and Noel and Sharon Emond all of Malta....
Dave Rummel came to the Phillips County News to share a story that is so fitting for the upcoming Memorial Day Holiday. (Rummel told the PCN staff that technically flowers are not to go out in the cemetery until May 26th but he made an exception in this case.) Earl R. Sukut arrived in Malta from Cascade on Wednesday, May 18 to place flowers on another veteran's grave at the Malta Cemetery. Sukut is a veteran of the Air Force 472nd Engineer Aviation Battalion (EAB) having served from 1952-1954....
Kim Hudson and Rachel Liff are the new owners of the historic Carnegie Library building. Their plans for the future are to have a Bed and Breakfast. Hudson is originally from southwest Montana and Liff from Vermont but has lived the past 25 years as a Montanan. They both currently are from Norris, Mt by Bozeman and were introduced to Malta by their friends Parker and Barb Heinlein. About a year ago the two were driving around Malta and saw the Carnegie Library building, stopped in the street and...
On Sunday, April 3rd, 19 participants enjoyed the Americanism program on Montana Masonic history. Guest speaker was Dave Prewett, PGM and was accompanied by his wife Sharon, both of Virginia City, Mt. The Masonic Home and Eastern Star benefit dinner followed with lasagna, salad, dessert and beverages served. Meriwether Lewis' Masonic apron hangs in the Grand Lodge building in Helena, Mt. A print of Lewis wearing his apron hangs in the Malta Lodge. Masonry came to Montana by three men heading to...
The joint boards of the Hi-Line Retirement Center and the Phillips County Hospital held their first meeting on Monday, March 21st, since the separation of administration. They felt it was necessary to get together for the health care of Phillips County. They found that there were several areas that they were drifting apart in that through discussions they were going to work more on to hopefully offer better care to the county and to be more efficient for both facilities. Marty Johnson, the Hospital board chair and Rick Mikkelson, HLRC board...