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Over 100 Phillips County residents showed up at the Malta High School Auditorium last Tuesday in Malta to hear U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., speak, before he was asked a handful of questions, most pertaining to a recent decision by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to allow the American Prairie Reserve (APR) to graze bison on the Flat Creek Allotment in Phillips County. “Today we are here about the BLM and I’m sure about bison,” Zinke told the crowd after a 10-minute introduction. “The...
In a press release sent to several media installations last week, Rep. Mike Lang of Montana House District 35 announced he will be running for the Montana District 17 seat soon to be vacated by long-term Senator John Brenden. “Senator Brendan has termed-out and I’ve done a lot of work farther eastern than us with my Ag business over the years,” Lang told the PCN last week. “And I have a lot of friends over there and we share the same mentality on life. I thought I could do a good job so I decide...
When a marriage announcement ran in Camas, Wash. Newspaper announcing the marriage of Earl Wasson to Marie Blunt, Harry S. Truman was the U.S. President, the cost of a gallon of gasoline was under a quarter and Perry Como’s Prisoner of Love topped the Billboard Charts. A lot has changed in those 70 years, but one thing that hasn’t is the devotion to each other that Earl and Marie share. Last Tuesday at the Hi-Line Retirement Center, the couple celebrated their 70th year of marriage with cake and...
For as long as anyone can remember, a group of dedicated musicians have shown up at the Hi-Line Retirement Center in Malta, once a week, to serenade residents with some country music during the dinner hour. “I think it's awesome,” said HLRC resident Judy Messerly, “I look forward to them coming every week.” Last Tuesday night, Clarence Blunt, Jay Southwick and Tom Watson, all on fiddle, and Bill Abrahamson on guitar, provided the music for the night to delight of those in attendance. Blunt h...
The National Park Service recently announced plans for a brucellosis quarantine facility for Yellowstone Park bison on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. The announcement was lauded by environmentalists and park service officials, who hope the facility will reduce the number of bison that end up in a slaughterhouse. The park had plans to “remove” 900 bison from its population of around 5,000 this year. “The bison quarantine program, backed by science, could help write a new story for Yello...
This time of the year always reminds me that at a few different times, I, like many “snowbirds,” have spent a few winters in warmer climates. One of those winters was spent in Northern California in a town named Antelope. I was living in Florida, and while my band mates were back in Australia, I decided to venture way west to spend time with my childhood best friend and his wife. That trip was supposed to serve a dual purpose. A. I needed a change of scenery and B. I needed to find some wor...
SACO-Jack D. Jensen, 80, passed away Friday, January 15, at the Hi-Line Retirement Center of natural causes. Services will be held July 2, 2016 in Hinsdale. Cremation has taken place. Condolences for the family may be left at www.kirkwoodfuneralhome.com. Jack was born on June 9, 1935 on the family farm near Grenora, N.D. to Jens C. and Selma (Thoeny) Jensen the 11th of 11 children. He graduated from Hinsdale High School in 1953. He attended college in Bozeman for a short time before enlisting...
Last week two sweethearts celebrated 70 years of wedded bliss! Earl and Marie Wasson celebrated at the HLRC with family. Those in attendance included Linda Hoover of Havre, Alan and Connie Wasson, TJ Wasson, Marla Sisco, George and Bonita Ashby, Mary and Harvey Smith and Aggie Erickson! That is quite an achievement! Congratulations! Dixie Stordahl, Lu Besel, and Pastor Bob traveled together to watch the game in Dodson! It was a great time! Carmen Norville and girls of Whitehall were here over...
The weather was perfect on Saturday and although barely made it into the 50’s, it melted for the first time. We had about an inch of soft snow but nothing like they are having in the East. And Alaska had quite a hard earthquake! Blessings for our weather. Polly Solberg went to Roundup on Friday to see grandson Devon in a speech meet in which his partner and he took first in humorous duo. Polly went on to Billings and stayed with son Tim and family. The community’s thoughts and good wishes con...
Our January Member’s meeting was packed with over 20 of our local businesses represented! We took time to recap what the Chamber accomplished in 2015, and then started looking ahead to 2016. We have several exciting programs that we hope to share with all of you, in the near future. Our speakers for this month’s meeting were Superintendent Kris Kuehn and Principal Scott King from the Malta School District. They discussed the upcoming basketball tournaments. Malta will host the District 3C Combined Girls and Boys Tournament, Feb 18-20 and the...
Whist On Tuesday, January 19, Jeannette Heinle took first with 60 points, Bonnie Millar was second with 46 and the traveling prize was awarded to Nina Jones. Pinochle On Thursday, January 21, Geri Peterson took first place with 6,900, Jerry Depute was second with 6,000 and the traveling prize was awarded to both Kevin Stevens and Jerry Depute. Malta Duplicate Bridge Club Wednesday, January 13 saw Bonnie Millar and Keith Stine capture first place. Second was awarded to Les Solberg and Margo Rush. Monday winners were Keith Stine and Bonnie...
Happy January Birthdays to Ray McMullen, Patty Young, Howard Berg, Roger Ereaux and all the January birthdays. Jeanie Green and Dixie Stordahl went to Billings. They visited Janet Brown and her daughter, Carol. Jeanie sold her sheep wool to Carol as Carol spins (or cards) the wool into yarn! She (carol) is a career-woman yet likes to relive pioneer roots, like spinning wool. That is great, Carol. There has been a guest pastors at Whitewater Baptist Church. The last one was Morris Sherlin of Havre. The Wishers have returned from the South....
Malta Senior Meals Thursday, January 28th - Pulled Pork Sandwich Friday, January 29th - Meatballs & Milk Gravy Tuesday, February 2nd - Menu not available Do you have a January birthday - let us know when you sign in for dinner. Card times Monday Bridge Club The Bridge Club meets every Monday at 6 p.m. Whist Whist is held every Tuesday at 1 p.m. Wednesday Bridge Club The Bridge Club meets every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Thursday Pinochle Pinochle is held every Thursday at 1 p.m. Friday Bingo Bingo is played every Friday at 1 p.m. Montana Girls State A...
Team Up For Success In Creating A Healthier Life When we marry, we all expect the relationship to last forever. Unfortunately, “forever” turns out to be fairly short for many marriages. Current studies show about 43% of marriages end in divorce (not the 50% figure often quoted), which is still a large and very painful number. It’s also a number that could possibly be lowered if more couples pay attention to the signs that a marriage is in trouble and seek out help as soon as possible. Unfortunately, it isn’t always easy for a couple to spot se...
Sheep Producers are encouraged to select fleeces to enter in the Wool Fleece Show that is held in conjunction with the Montana Seed Show held in Harlem, Montana on March 10th at the High School auditorium. The fleece competition will be held on Thursday, March 10th. Judging of the fleeces will begin at 1 p.m. and entries will be taken between the hours of 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. of that same day. There is both a youth and adult division with 21 categories in both divisions. Ribbons are awarded in all categories and a $100.00 in cash prizes will...
The 67th Montana Seed Show is just around the corner and we will be again featuring a wool fleece show. This will be the 27th year that this popular event has been held in conjunction with the Montana Seed Show. There will be two divisions, being the adult and youth exhibitors (age 18 and under as of 1-1-16). There will be both purebred and commercial classes for all types of wool. Ribbons and $100.00 cash sweepstakes will be awarded this year. Eligibility of fleeces is as follows, 1. Fleeces must be exhibited by the owner. 2. Fleeces should...
1 years ago January 27, 1916 Cow Creek murder still causing trouble Blaine County officials trying their best to slip one over on Phillips County The question of which county will have charge of the murder case on Cow Creek is not yet settled and probably will not be before the first of the month. It is claimed by the officials of this county that the killing took place in Blaine County, the officials of Blaine contend the trouble was in Phillips. Deputy Sheriff Brooks of Zortman, who was...
Music lovers have the opportunity to enjoy the Northeast Arts Network’s Valinor Quartet, performing in the Malta High School Auditorium – Monday, February 1, – starting at at 7 p.m. Valinor Quartet is a unique hybrid of jazz and classical; classical highlighted by Sergei Teleshev (of Trio Voronezh) on accordion fused with the jazz by members of the International String Trio – Ben Powell (violin), Slava Tolstoy (quitar) and Greg Feingold (bass). The all-acoustic Valinor Quartet encompasses the diverse cultural backgrounds of its members...
The Ranchers Stewardship Alliance will be conducting a workshop entitled “Business Succession and Estate Planning- With a Montana Ranching Flavor” on February 6, starting at 10 a.m. at the Malta Business Center in Malta, Montana . The trainingbegins at 10 a.m. and will conclude by 4:30 p.m. There will be a break for lunch on your own. The training will cover income and estate tax strategies for succession planning. Also included will be information on the transfer of assets. There will also be a discussion of the use of business entities to...
Teenagers have joined forces with other teens and scientists across the United States as part of “National Drug & Alcohol Facts WeekSM” (NDAFW). The week-long health observance, organized by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), both part of the National Institutes of Health, takes place Monday, January 25th through Sunday, January 31st. NDAFW celebrates the inquisitive minds of teens by giving them a space (virtual or physical) to ask questions about drugs and alc...
Please be advised the Phillips Co Sheriff’s Office is no longer doing GVW Term permits. These are the yearly permits for the over-width/height/weight that most semi trucks and trailers need. You can access these permits by going to www.mdt.mt.gov, then go to Doing Business-Commercial Motor Carriers-Permitting. Or you can call 406-444-7262, with questions. Our office will still be doing the 3 day trip permits. Check out our website: www.phillipscountysheriff.org and our Facebook page, Phillips County Sheriff’s Office. Our Facebook page does give...
The St. Mary Rehabilitation Working Group met on January 12, 2016 in Havre. The main focus of the meeting was to discuss the Working Group meeting with their water firm, Water Strategies and update maintenance work being performed by the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR). The Work Group discussed the water situation with snow pack at 72% of normal and soil moisture at 98% of normal. There is time to see what El Nino has instore for the watershed. Water Strategies the management firm hired by the Worki...
All boys and girls ages nine to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 2016 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. The local competition will be held at the Malta Grade School gym on Sunday, January 31st, at 1 pm. There are separate divisions for boys and girls for each age group; age is determined as of January 1. If you have questions contact Don Nevrivy. Winners in each division will advance to the District Championships in Havre to be held in February....
National Drug & Alcohol Facts WeekSM” (NDAFW) a week-long health observance, organized by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), both part of the National Institutes of Health, takes place Monday, January 25th through Sunday, January 31st. NDAFW celebrates the inquisitive minds of teens by giving them a space (virtual or physical) to ask questions about drugs and alcohol and to get scientific answers from experts. About a third of high school seniors across the country r...
PUBLIC NOTICE FOR OPERATING ASSISTANCE This is to notify all interested parties that PHILLIPS TRANSIT AUTHORITY is applying for $142,294 under the Montana Department of Transportation’s Operating Grant Program 5311. Funding will be used for operating expenses associated with providing transportation services to the general public, elderly and persons with disabilities within Phillips County for the FY 2017. The application is on file at 311 S. 8th. Ave. E., Malta, MT. If requested, a public hearing will be held and public notice indicating t...