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The final town council meeting of 2017 ended on a high note as three local City officials were sworn in on December 28, 2017. John Demarais, a former 30-year employee for the City of Malta was sworn in as Malta's 27th mayor, after winning the 2017 City of Malta Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. Re-elected council members David Rummel and Bonnie Wiederrick were also sworn in, retaining their seats as Malta City Council Members for Ward I and Ward II respectively. In the reports fro...
Of the over 1,600 stories posted on the Phillips County News website in 2017, 10 of them far and away had more reads than the rest. Using the analytics from the PCN website -phillipscountynews.com - the following stories were the top 10 read stories, in order, in the last 365 days. Thank you readers and advertisers and here is to making 2018 another great news year at your award winning community newspaper. #1 Wasson to become centenarian next week February 22, 2017 By: Mark Hebert Earl Wasson...
Alena Carol Keller Arthur A. ‘Sonny’ Olson Bernice C. Morgan Bert Azure Betty L. (Crowder) Mann Beverly Anne Catherine Fitzsimmons Mohar Billy Marvin Froman Bonnie Anita Jones Byron D. Ereaux Byron ‘Les’ Bebee Carl Duane Kaasa Catherine Marie Fitch (Scoles) Charles ‘Chuck’ Butler McAdams Christine Krumback Clarence Albert George Beyer Cmdr. Robert Dale ‘Bob’ Matulka Cora Loretta Kelsey Daniel ‘Dan’ Dolphay Darlene LaVonne DuBeau Darrold D. Palmer Delbert Kay Compton Denny Robinson Donald “Mac” G. McKnight Donald R. ‘Don’ Nevrivy Doris Mar... Full story
Judy Loendorf and/or Steve Mulonet, Service Officers for the Montana Veterans Affairs will be visiting the following locations and times to meet with Veterans who are interested in applying for benefits. If you are interested in applying for benefits, please bring a copy of your discharge paperwork (DD214) with you. January 5, 2018 (Friday): Rocky Boy – Rocky Boy Vet Center 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. January 10, 2018 (Wednesday): Shelby– Courthouse – 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Cut Bank – County Extension Office– 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. January 11, 2...
Hope you had a nice Christmas! Sympathy to all people and animals who are out tonight as temperatures vary from 20 to 25 degrees below here in Whitewater. Get well to all cold-flu victims. (Dress warm to avoid sickness.) The December 18, 2017 Saco School concert program was wonderful. It was directed by Chris Pippin and featured much talent, including my granddaughter Challise. Pies were served following Santa's visit. Whitewater Lutheran Church had their children's program and lunch on Dec....
There were surprise visitors, Becky and Jess Murdock from Ely, Nev. on Christmas Eve. So there was a mini family reunion in the evening when Bill Murdock, Brenda, Greg and Colt Kornfeld, Zelda, Joe and Zeena Fox and her friend, Robbie, Clay, Cole and Cade Murdock (Brenda's boys). Lexie Haynes was also at the Murdock homestead for a Christmas Eve dinner. The Brent and Jett Andersons, Jenna, Troy, Stryker and Sienna Simanton and Debbie's mother Judy were Christmas guests of Rena and Bob, Cody and Michelle Math family. Hector and Pat Murdock and...
There were surprise visitors, Becky and Jess Murdock from Ely, Nev. on Christmas Eve. So there was a mini family reunion in the evening when Bill Murdock, Brenda, Greg and Colt Kornfeld, Zelda, Joe and Zeena Fox and her friend, Robbie, Clay, Cole and Cade Murdock (Brenda's boys). Lexie Haynes was also at the Murdock homestead for a Christmas Eve dinner. The Brent and Jett Andersons, Jenna, Troy, Stryker and Sienna Simanton and Debbie's mother Judy were Christmas guests of Rena and Bob, Cody and...
I wish you a very happy, healthy, wealthy new year! The temperature has dropped to subzero for 24 hours at a time! I hear from my friend in Barrow, Alaska, way up on the Arctic Ocean that the ocean hasn't even frozen yet! On that day even though it is dark 24/7 the temp was above freezing! This is very unusual and kinda scary for the polar bears that roam around the neighborhood! Becca and Robert Engum of Great Falls were guests at the Dave Clark's and Kenny Clark's this Christmas season. Also...
Dec 26 As the year draws to a close, the PC Museum would like to say thank-you to everyone near and far that has supported the museum. Without you there would be no collection of county artifacts or genealogy resources! The museum will be closed January through March (2018). The staff and volunteers will be working on new exhibits to surprise and awe everyone. By chance, you have family or visitors during the winter months and would like a tour of the museum please call 654-1037 and leave a voice mail and someone will return your call. Once...
It’s been a while since I’ve fallen. I suppose I’m due. According to a recent story in the Billings Gazette, an adult falls every second. The last tumble I took was more than a year ago. Searching for the rooster a friend had shot, I slipped on the ice in the cattails and went down. Unhurt, except for my ego, I quickly scrambled to my feet. I always quickly scramble to my feet hoping no one saw me fall. After all, it’s embarrassing. We’d rather stay upright. I used to fall more than I do now. W...
MALTA-Kenneth Lee "Kenny" Ulrich 66, a much-loved husband and father, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2017 at the Phillips County Hospital of natural causes after a long struggle with heart disease. Rosary and a celebration of his life was held on Thursday December 28, 2017 at 6:30 P.M., St. Mary's Church. Following the rosary all were invited to the wake at the Tin Cup. Many thanks to Jane Ereaux for her thoughtfulness and generosity. The funeral mass was held at St. Mary's on Friday December...
Doris Marie (Cummings) Matsch, of Spokane Wash., was born February 3, 1931 in Malta, Mont., to Newton and Etta Cummings. She died December 17, 2017 in Spokane, Wash., after a short battle with cancer. Doris grew up on a cattle ranch near Regina, then moved to town with her siblings to attend Malta High School. After graduation in 1948, she moved to Spokane to attend Kinman Business University. In 1950 she joined Alpha Iota Business Sorority, which she remained very active in until this fall....
MALTA-Patricia Ann LaSante Davis, age 81, passed away on December 24, 2017 at Sweet Memorial Home in Chinook, Mont., where she has resided for the last year and a half. Rosary was held at Kirkwood Memorial Chapel, 6:30 pm, on Friday, December 29. Funeral Mass was held at St. Mary's Catholic Church on Saturday, December 30 at 10:00 a.m., with Internment following at the Malta Cemetery. A luncheon at St. Mary's was provided. Condolences for the family may be left at (www.kirkwoodfuneralhome.com.)...
“You mustn’t tie yourself to me with tears, be happy that we had so many years.” Lois L. Sandefur passed away in her sleep on Dec. 19, 2017 in Plains, Mont.. She was 96. She was born on a farm near Fountain, Minn., to George and Hattie Bacon on March 2, 1921. She married Herb Sandefur in 1939 and they lived in Minnesota until 1942 when they moved to Malta, Mont., While in Minnesota, Allan (1939) and Vicky (1942) were born. Herb and Lois divorced in 1951 and she married Richard Sandefur in 1957. They moved to Frenchtown, Mont., in 1989 and R...
Donald "Mac" G. McKnight of Havre Mont., 59, passed away peacefully of natural causes Dec. 17, 2017, at Benefis Health Care. Celebration of life will be held spring of 2018. Condolences for the family may be left at http://www.hi-linefuneralservices.com. Memorials can be made to "Make a Wish Foundation" or person's choice. Donald was born Dec. 21, 1957, to Jeanette (Potaracke) and Richard McKnight in Joliet, Illinois. The family moved to Montana and settled in at Vaughn, Mont. He graduated from...
Malta Senior Meals Thursday, Jan 4th - BBQ pork Friday, Jan 5th - Chicken n biscuits Tuesday, Jan 9th -Lasagna casserole Do you have a birthday in January? Be sure to sign up for a 10 meal certificate for January when you sign in for dinner. You could be the winner. New Bible Study 1-3-18. Are you feeling empty? Do you wonder what God wants FROM you and FOR you? Beginning Wednesday, January 3, from 7-8:30 p.m., "Care, Share, Prayer," Bible Study at Grace Fellowship Church is starting a 12-week non-denominational study to discuss these and other...
Scott and Gina Simanton have opened a new Liquor Haven and Travel Haven on Front Street. The business most recently was located across from the US Post Office. “We didn’t own the building and we wanted to own our own building. This came up available”, stated Scott. When asked if he looked at other places before deciding on this one he continued, “Not really because we had to have at least 2500 square feet to move the liquor store over.” “We bought it and completely renovated it. Took it down to bare studs. Took all the wiring, all the plumbin...
1 years ago January 10, 1918 A chinook caused considerable trouble at the Dodson dam and fears were expressed for the safety of the structure. The Milk River was running bank full. ^^^ Glenn Liskum, the iceman, was just about the unhappiest man in Malta. Upon the completion of a new $600 addition to his ice house, the river flooded and there was no ice to put in the new building. ^^^ Clerk of Court Porter has issued a marriage license to Martin Wolfe and Martha Pataska. ^^^ Names in Class 1...
It is not every day that a long-term dream is realized in the realm of sports. But it happened for local team ropers Jett Anderson of Whitewater and cousin Tanner Anderson of Malta and the team participated in the World Series of Team Roping (WSTR) XII Finale in Las Vegas on Friday, December 15. "If you are a team roper, that's kind of where you want to be," Jett told the PCN. "That's the place to be." Tanner, the son of Gary Anderson of Malta and Patty Young of Whitewater was the header and... Full story
#1 Matthews building legacy at new school January 4, 2017 By: Pierre Bibbs L.D. Matthews, a former Mustang football standout has already started building a legacy and making an impact as the head football coach at Rancho Mirage High School, a new school established in 2013. Coach Matthews led the Rancho Mirage Rattlers to the 2016 California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Division 12 Football Finals, where the team fell 35-34 in an overtime thriller to Arroyo Knights on Saturday, December 3....
Favorite Hobby: Working out. Goal GPA: 3.9 Favorite TV Show: The Walking Dead Dream Vacation: Paris. Fave Video Game: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Fave subject: Math....
Public Notices EDWARD A. AMESTOY, Cole, Amestoy & O’Brien, PLLP PO Box 1280 113 South 2nd Street West Malta, Montana 59538 Phone: (406)654-2541 Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF PHILLIPS Probate No. DP- 17- 27 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RICHARD EKLUND, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their c...
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 6 game wardens are seeking any information regarding a mule deer buck that was shot and left in the town of Malta on Dec. 26. On the morning of Dec. 26, Malta area game warden Ben Morin responded to a call from the Phillips County Sheriff’s Office concerning a deer that had been shot and died on the corner of 6th St. E. and 7th Ave. E. inside the city limits of Malta. Anyone with information about the crime is encouraged to call Warden Ben Morin directly at 406-654-7630, or call FWP’s 24-hour wil... Full story
An audition will be held for the Missoula Children's Theatre (MCT) production of BEAUTY LOU AND THE COUNTRY BEAST Monday, January 8th, 2018 at the Malta High School Auditorium from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Those auditioning should arrive at 3:20 pm and plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the audition. Among the roles to be cast are Beauty Lou, Imaginary Friend, Beast, Dusty and Slim the farmhands, Fleabite Clyde the dog, the Younger Daughters, the Older Daughters,...
A fund has been set up for Gregory and Rebecca Evans, who tragically lost their house located at 525 South 7th Avenue West to fire on Wednesday, December 20, 2017. The fund, named the Evans Fire Fund was set up at First Security Bank a few days after the event. The couple has been living with their daughter Marie Alexander. "If it wasn't for them, we would be on the street right now," Gregory Evans said. The fund will be used to help the family secure funds to replace their home of over 20...