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While most people joked, laughed and stayed warm while standing atop the frozen water of Nelson Reservoir on Saturday, another group of folks were perhaps a little apprehensive, if not just as jovial, as they were about to become very wet and very cold in the very near future. "As far as I know, this is the first Polar Plunge in Phillips County," said Jerry Benge as he helped contestants enter the event. "Polar Plunges have been taking off all over the state in bigger cities and so we figured...
For the first time in it's nearly 40 years of operation, the Hi-Line Retirement Center has its first ever, fulltime physical therapist to the joy of staff, residents and said therapist. "This is my second week back and it has been good," Carmen Norville said. "It is really nice to be back in town as well. It's nice to be home where I know so many people and so many people know me and you just get that good community feel." Norville is the daughter of Loring's Pete and Carol Lumsden and...
5 Chase Kaufman is currently on a clinical rotation at the Phillips County Hospital and Family Health Clinic and though he was born and raised here, he has spent plenty of time in the area. Kaufman is originally from Billings, but has local ties to Phillips County as his father, Vance, grew up in Malta. Vance now lives in Billings with his wife, Chase's mother, Estela, and the medical profession – like Phillips County – run deep in the family. "Mom's a nurse and Dad's a physical the...
The Montana Legislature debated two bills last week that would give patients more of an active role in determining the cost of their health care. Senate Bill 100, introduced by Sen. Cary Smith, R-Billings, would allow patients the option of directly determining payment options with their doctor for day-to-day care without having to go through insurance. “This bill provides for the opportunity for an individual to go and talk to a doctor and say, ‘for a specific amount you will cover my basic health care needs,” Smith said. Smith intro...
I don’t do dangerous anymore. Not that I was ever much of a daredevil, but I certainly engaged in a number of activities over the years that could have caused serious bodily harm. Luck, for the most part, was on my side. It’s been years now since I even broke a bone. I’m more cautious now, content to rest on my laurels, and watch others take chances. Like my wife. Barb was always very active, but since we moved away from the mountains, her outdoor recreation has pretty much been limited to bo...
USDA took an important step last month to bring more fairness to the livestock industry. The impact of three introduced “Farmer Fair Practice Rules” will be significant across the nation, creating much-needed protections for farmers. Much of the livestock industry is vertically integrated; meat processors enter into contract agreements with farmers to grow livestock. The processor owns the feed and animals, and sells them to the farmer at a set price. This arrangement is especially prevalent in the poultry industry, where 51 percent of the bro...
As the 65th MT Legislative Session opened for business last week the usual calls for budget cuts were exceedingly shrill. What made matters worse this year was the loss of revenue due to the demise of the coal and oil and gas industries in Montana. We knew this day of reckoning was coming, so now the budget knives are being sharpened and the fun has begun. I have a suggestion. In the last legislative session the Governor proposed (and the legislature dutifully passed) $10 million to assist sage grouse populations. This was in addition to the $4...
The high school sports season is in full bloom. I have to say that I am very proud of our local sports teams. Each team that I have covered has shown growth and have been keeping things very interesting for this reporter. Both Malta basketball teams are currently in first place in their respective conferences. The Mustangs are 6-0 in 2B basketball and the M-ettes are 5-1 at the moment. This past week the Malta-Whitewater Wrestling team won the Harlem Wildcat Tournament. That’s huge because t...
Early on January 4th, 2017, the chariot swung low for Jim and carried him away home. Jim was born in Great Falls on June 4, 1925, to John M. and Ilo Brayton of Malta, Mont. The youngest of three boys, he grew up in Malta, and enlisted in the Navy at age 17, concerned like many others of his age that the war would be over before he could get into it. Jim served as a signalman on the USS Fletcher from mid-1943 until the end of the war in the Pacific, then came home, married Elaine St. John of Malta, and started a family. However, when the Korean...
Well like most Democrats I am boycotting Trump’s Inauguration by not watching it on TV. It is sad that if it wasn’t for the Russians “hacking” the DIV computers, Hillary Clinton would be the first woman President of the USA. Anyway congratulations to Hillary for your life’s career in helping people, life goes on. Hillary you got the popular vote anyway. There was a great party at the North 40 for Patty Young’s retirement and birthday. There was a good crowd and lots of food and cake. Nice...
Whist On Tuesday, January 17, Jerry Depute bettered Leonard Leader by a single point, 47-46, to capture first place. Leader's efforts earned him a second place finish and the traveling prize was awarded to Roy Baeth. Pinochle On Thursday, January 19, Shirley Jones notched a first place finish after tallying a score of 6,400. Leonard Leader's 5,950 was good for second place and the traveling prize was awarded to both Shirley and Leonard. Hi-Line Whist On Tuesday, January 17, the team of Curt and Pearl swept Gloria and Clara in two straight, 13-2...
Last weekend I traveled to Billings to visit the grandkids and take in a Yellowjackets game! Debbie, Sienna and Ayden Richau attended with me and it was wonderful! Jace Anderson and Kendall Denham both had great games. MSUB Yellowjackets won! There were many familiar faces in the crowd from up north! This past Saturday was the Great Plains Dinosaur Museum event with the Bad Larrys! There was a great turnout at the Tin Cup. My sister and her grandson Ayden drove up from Billings to watch it. Our nephew Chris Arndt plays the bass and sings. Amy...
Mitchell and Bobby Jean Dolphay of Havre welcomed a baby girl to their family on Wednesday. Proud grandparents are Robert and Patti Dolphay and Robert and Cathy Bear. Terri Cole went to Helena on Thursday and had lunch in Great Falls with Sharon Munsinger on the way. She returned Sunday evening. Robert Bear was in Great Falls for medical tests on Wednesday. Congratulations to the Dodson Coyotes for their win over Harlem JV. On Thursday the hills on both sides of the highway were brown with very...
The Malta Chapter of Business Professionals of America competed at the regional BPA Regional Conference in Sidney on Wednesday, January 18. The following students will advance to the BPA State Conference in Billings March 12-14: Reese Sjostrom, Raina Mortenson, Tyler Arnold, Macy Williamson, Ben Costin, Anthony Wegner, Jillian O'Brien, Taylor Eggebrecht, Chloe Hunter, Kelbee Denham. BPA Regional Results: Reese Sjostrom, Advanced Word Processing (6th) and Integrated Office Applications (3rd)....
Malta Senior Meals Thursday, Jan 26th - Chicken and biscuits Friday, Jan 27th - Hot turkey Tuesday, Jan 31st - Stuffed peppers Do you have a January birthday - sign up for the 10 meal birthday certificate. PC Fair Board Meeting 1-25. The Phillips County Fair Board monthly meeting will be held at noon on Wednesday, January 25 at Stretches. The public is welcome to attend. Free Throw Championship 1-29. The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship for boys and girls ages nine through fourteen will be held at the Malta Grade School Gym on...
Please remember to file a new burn permit for the 2017 year. If you plan on doing any burning in 2017, please file one BEFORE you start to burn. These permits are good for all of 2017 and you only have to file one a year, not every time you burn. All 2016 permits will no longer be valid after December 31, 2016. Thank you! Several calls have been received requesting road reports. Please remember to call 511, 1-800-226-ROAD (7623) or use these websites: www.mdt.mt.gov/travelinfo or www.phillipscountysheriff.org. Please be advised the Phillips Co...
1 years ago Mail train arrives from the west after a five day delay caused by snow storms. Sheriff Snow announces gambling must cease everywhere in the county. County Attorney Slattery says his office will uphold the anti-gambling law to the best of his abilities. EDITOR'S NOTE: The 100 years ago portion of this weekly feature will return to normal as soon as possible. 75 years January 22, 1942 Clearance papers needed by volunteers K. M. Liskum, clerk of the local draft board, has received a...
Several students from north central Montana were named to Montana State University's honor roll. There are two honor rolls at MSU: the President's Honor Roll and the Dean's Honor Roll. Students must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours for the semester to be in either. Students with a perfect 4.0 GPA for the semester are named to the President's Honor Roll. A 3.5 GPA or higher gets one on the Dean's Honor Roll. Listed below are the students and their home towns. Names with an asterisk are those that made it on the President's Honor Roll....
In recognition of National Agriculture Week (National Agriculture Day, March 21, 2017), WIFE (Montana Women Involved in Farm Economics) invites Montana's school children to express their ideas on farm life by participating in WIFE's thirty-first statewide calendar art contest. Winning entries grades K through 8th will be awarded a cash prize at the 1st place ($30), 2nd place ($20), and 3rd place ($10), levels in each grade's division. Two Honorable Mention places in each grade will be awarded certificates. Of the 45 winners, pictures representi...
The Bad Larrys music duo played at Saturday night’s Great Plains Dinosaur Museum benefit at the Tin Cup in Malta on a night featuring great food, music and merriment. The evening started with a dinner of lasagna, corn, and French bread, or if you preferred you could order off the menu. I believe about 75 people came for dinner and another 75 people just came for the music! The music started at 7 p.m. The Bad Larrys are two musicians from Kalispell area who play a myriad of different styles a...
Last year the Chamber recognized four residents with a quarterly Person of Influence Award. This award strives to honor those individuals in Phillips County who go above and beyond to make this area a great place to live and work; whose contributions may otherwise go unnoticed. Laura Pankratz, Cheryl Voegel, Don Bagley and Travis Rhoads were all nominated by someone in the community and selected by the Chamber members to receive the award in 2016. Another five individuals, Lori Abrahamson, Valerie Kill Eagle, Teresa Embree, Shannan Fried and...
Superintendent's Honor Roll List (4.00 to 3.75) Juniors Chandler Pippin and Christopher DePuydt. Seventh Grade Jaycee Erickson and Daeson Salveson. Honor Roll (3.74 to 3.25) Juniors Bailey Funk and Jada Sudbrack. Sophomores Devon Salveson. Eighth grade Jaydyn Erickson and Chayten Pippin. Seventh Grade Dylan Brown. Sixth grade Jacob Bland Isabella Gehrke....
Dodson grades KF - 6 “A” (4.0 – 3.76) Honor Roll Second quarter KF : Xavier Best, Karson Cole, Emily Fetter, Leslie Fox, Danielle James, Ahriana Jaynes, Dusty Neal, Derek Stiffarm and Telissa Yarlott. First: Emmikka Stiffarm. Second: Kyra Campbell and Tripp Lefdahl. Third: Frank Cole.Fourth: Jamie Campbell, Jeremiah Henry, Junior Stiffarm and Titus Webb.Fifth: Kataya Flansburg. Sixth: Emma Cole, Lindsey Fetter, Ithay Heck, and Jean Jackson. Dodson grades 7 - 8 “A” (4.0 – 3.76) Honor Roll Second quarter Seventh: Kelley Fox, Michael Jayne, Skyl...
Dr. Angus McIntosh, Executive Director of the National Range Allotment Owners Association, headlined this year's winter grazing seminar at Glasgow's Cottonwood Inn on Jan. 18. The event, hosted by the Valley County Conservation District, was well-attended, with farmers, ranchers and interested area residents attending from McCone, Phillips, Roosevelt and Valley counties, as well as elsewhere in the region. On Wednesday, McIntosh discussed the history and ramifications of American judicial precedent regarding grazing and homesteading rights....
The Malta High School Speech and Drama team headed to the Divisional tournament held in Big Fork on Saturday, January 21. Placing and going to the State Meet this weekend are Clara Waters – who took fourth in SPOI, Dawn Jenkins and Adam Mummey, who placed third in Hum Duo, and Daphne Johnson who placed second in DOI. Alternates are Bonnie Jones (seventh in LD) and Billie Orahood (eighth in DOI.)...