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When it was all said and done and the 25 Polar Plungers had braved the freezing waters at Nelson Reservoir last Saturday, a total of $12,199.50 was raised on the day for Montana Special Olympics. The 2018 Malta/Glasgow Polar Plunge outdid last year's event in both plungers and total monies raised, but one area where last year's event saw a high number than this year's was the temperature outside at the thermometers failed to crack double digits on Saturday at Nelson. "I bet it was mid-20's last...
Saco Spelling Bee - It came down to old versus new in Saco last week, at least in the ranks of middle and elementary schools. Saco eighth grader and spelling bee veteran Jaycee Erickson and fifth grade Laynee Simpson, in her first ever contest, faced off as the last two students standing in the school's spelling bee last Tuesday in the multipurpose room. Family and friends in the audience watched on as the opening field of 14 students were whittled down to two after four rounds pitting the vet a...
Like the water level at Nelson Reservoir, the number of anglers at this year’s Ice Classic Fishing Derby were up this year, nearly topping 200 total. “We are ecstatic with the number of fishers this year,” event organizer Rhonda Dalby said. “The water levels were low last year and people were freaking out." Saco’s Gary Gross waltzed into the Buffalo Barn around lunchtime on Saturday to have the Northern Pike he’d caught early in the day weighed in and accounted for by Pete Dalby. “That one w...
The Phillips County Extension Office will host a pulse (peas and lentil) production workshop on Wednesday, January 31. The workshop will start at 11 a.m. at the Great Northern with lunch provided. Dr. Kevin McPhee, Montana State University (MSU), Pulse Breeder, will discuss new pulse varieties, Dr. Jessica Rupp, MSU Extension Plant Pathologist will discuss disease management, Dr. Joseph Janzen, MSU Economist will discuss trade impacts and price outlook; and Ed Davis, MSU Weed Researcher will...
The Phillips County Library is doing the Classics Challenge again this year. The Challenge has a whole new list of 20 books and sign up starts on Feb. 1, 2018. The challenge is open to junior high and high school students, as well as adults, and is a contest with the ultimate goal of broadening people’s reading tastes. There are three tiers people can choose to participate in — Snack level will read four off the list, the Entrée level reads five, and the Feast level will read six books off the list — and next December the Phillips County Librar...
As I write this morning, from the nursing department the weather has warmed. We are doing well the colds, flu, and pneumonia have made the rounds but not in an epidemic fashion. Our census is 49. We are expecting two additional residents this month. The nursing department is fully staffed with six registered nurses, seven licensed practical nurses, four med techs, one restorative aide and thirty-one certified nurse’s assistants. I am Barbara Dunbar the Director of Nursing; we teach and train our own CNAs, which is a must. Our next CNA class wil...
Montana Tech in Butte, Mont., is pleased to announce that Malta’s Jace Galt and Dalton Brookie were named to the school’s 2017 fall honor rolls. Those earning a 3.5 GPA will receive recognition for being listed on the Dean’s List. A full-time undergraduate student (enrolling in and completing a minimum of 12 credits) who earns a 3.25 GPA during the semester is listed on the semester Honor Roll. Jace Galt, the son of Malta’s Robert and Barb Galt, was named to the Montana Tech Honor Roll, Dean’s List and Chancellor’s List for his fall semest...
Sympathy to all who have family or friends pass away recently. Phillips County has lost many lately. “Get well” wishes to Whitney Blunt in Loring. Also to all flu victims. There was a new arrival in Whitewater. Congratulations to Christina Lindsey on the birth of a baby boy. Late congratulations to Malta’s Shane and Jenifer Anderson on the birth of their son Jens Anderson. It is sad that our government, especially in D.C., is in such chaos. Let’s hope and pray that the world gets better for our...
Call the Hardy boys. It’s the case of the missing buffalo. Officials in Yellowstone National Park have opened a criminal investigation after someone cut a fence at the Stephens Creek quarantine facility releasing 52 bull bison back into the wild. According to the Cody Enterprise, the bison were being tested for brucellosis before being donated to Indian tribes in Montana. Some of the bulls had been in the facility for nearly two years. The park doesn’t have a clue. Whoever used bolt cutters to...
INFO I cleaned out our medicine cabinet the other day. I remember when Susan and I first became home owners many people saying that you accumulate a lot of stuff over the years. In cleaning out old stuff in a 24-inch cabinet, I found that to be true. In the front were our most recent purchases, being children’s cough and cold medicines as well as my allergy meds. But further back was another story. In the back, I had my various vitamins and minerals, alongside dieting aides and pre-workout c...
MALTA- After many years of increasing pain, coupled with other issues, John Degel, 67, passed away on January 24, 2018. Memorial Services were held Monday, January 29, 11 a.m. at the Kirkwood Memorial Chapel with full Military Honors. Interment will be held at a later date. At his request, donations can be made to the Malta Food Bank. Condolences may be left at www.kirkwoodfuneralhome.com. John William Degel was born in Glendive, Mont., June 27, 1950, after the divorce of his father, Robert...
Wayne Jacobs, 86, retired rancher, farmer and Korean War Vet, passed away peacefully January 24, 2018, surrounded by family. Wayne was born to Vernon and Francis (Hulbert) Jacobs July 8, 1931, in Malta, Mont. On January 21, 1958, Wayne married Elsie Edna Math, who passed away September 16, 2015. Wayne is survived by four sons Clarence (Irene), Clinton (Cindy), Dale (Lori), and Wes; seven grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; brother Francis (Delores); a cousin and several nieces and...
Saco Public School proudly announces their Semester 1 Honor Rolls for the 2017-18 school year. Superintendent's Honor Roll List (4.00 to 3.75): Christopher DePuydt, 12th, Chandler Pippin, 12th, Bailey Funk, 12th, Jaycee Erickson, 8th, Daeson Salveson, 8th, Teagan Erickson, 6th and Nathan Salveson, 6th. Honor Roll (3.74 to 3.25): Jada Sudbrack, 12th,Challise Young, 12th, Joshua Salveson, 11th, Devon Salveson, 11th, Brady Albus, 10th, Chayten Pippin, 9th, Jaydyn Erickson, 9th, Dylan Brown, 8th, Jocelyn Brown, 6th, and Abby Yeska,...
Charlee Jinx Hoops was born on Monday, January 15, 2018, at 7:37 p.m. at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Mont. She weighed 10 pounds, 10 ounces and is 20 ¼ inches long. Charlee's parents are Jonnie Potter and Lane Moran....
Malta Senior Meals Thursday, Feb 1st - Spaghetti Friday, Feb 2nd - Dill salmon Tuesday, Feb 6th - Stuffed cabbage Do you have a birthday in February? Be sure to sign up for a 10-meal certificate for February. Malta Dirt Daubers 2-5. The Malta Dirt Daubers will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, February 5 at the home of Anne Boothe. Please bring a large cookie cutter or two as we will make special winter treats for the birds. MMS Music Festival 2-5. The Malta Middle School Music Festival will be held on Monday, February 5 in the Malta Middle and...
January 5, 2018 11:59 p.m. Female requested a welfare check on a male walking on Hwy 363; caller was concerned as he wasn’t dressed for the weather; Deputies responded to the call; male found to be okay, and was warm, just walking to a family member’s house. January 6, 2018 2:00 a.m. Female reported a suspicious smell coming from a neighbor’s apartment; Deputies responded to the call; no smell located in the reported apartment or surrounding area. 10:38 a.m. Male requested law enforcement assistance with getting property back from anoth...
1 years ago Feb 7, 1918 John Post, a rancher near Caldwell, was found froze to death a half mile from his home when he was caught in a blizzard. He had left home to get the mail. *** The annual meeting of the Milk River Gun Club was called to be held at the office of Harry Cosner. *** Ben Koke started his dog races, which were to be an annual event for several years. Boys were training dogs on every street in town and many citizens were reporting lost or strayed dogs. The race was to be run...
The Malta Mustangs split games last week as they went on a two-game road trip against Wolf Point on Thursday, January 25 and then Havre on Saturday, January 27. The Mustangs defeated the Wolves 39-31, thanks to a third quarter shutout, in which the team did not allow any points after a slow offense start. "It was a really slow start and a low scoring game full of defense throughout the game," Malta senior post Taylor Matthews told the PCN. Matthews led Malta with 16 points. Tel Jenson had eight...
The Malta-Whitewater Mustangs wrestling team took third place in the Malta Athletic Club Wrestling Invitational last Saturday at Malta High School on Saturday, January 27. The Invitational capped a two-day event, which included the Malta-Glasgow duals on Friday, January 26, as well as the Senior Night for Malta's four seniors, which included Whitewater High School's Trey Simanton, and Malta High School's Kaden Moore, Ceaton Mears, and Travis Epperson. Havre, a perennial Class A powerhouse, won...
The Malta M-ettes lost a pair of games this past weekend in a pair of tough away games against Wolf Point and Havre. "I was proud of our girls this weekend," Malta Head Coach Nate Hammond told the PCN. "They played hard with two tough road trips." In Malta's 51-49 loss to Wolf Point on Thursday, January 25, the team was led by Erica Smith, who scored 14 points. Ella Schye and Kloie Marks both had nine points, Kyleigh Schipman and Taylor Gilkerson each had six points, Kelbee Denham had three...
The North Country Mavericks and Lady Mavericks basketball teams were able to defeat their Porcupines and Rivals foes at the Penguin Palace in Whitewater on Friday, January 26. The night served as Whitewater High School's senior night in which Maverick Trace Simonson and Lady Maverick Jordan Pewitt were honored. After the ceremony, the Lady Mavericks handily defeated the Nashua-Opheim Rivals 70-18. Jada Sudbrack had a game-leading 19 points, Kaitlyn McColly had 15 points, Mickayla Johnson had 12...
The Dodson Coyotes and Lady Coyotes lost a pair of games to the Turner Tornadoes teams in Dodson on Friday, January 26 at the Coyote Den. The coyotes lost 57-52, led by Tyrese Messerly and Shaun Ball, who both scored 13 points. Corbin LoneBear had 11 points, David Jaynes had nine points, Caleb Ditmar had four points, and Michael Jaynes had two points. Turner would gain a 15-9 start at the end of the first quarter and would end the half with a 29-22 lead. Dodson fought back in the third and hold...
The Malta-Whitewater Mustangs Wrestling team won the 2017 Northern B-C Title last year, but there are plenty of teams with plenty of talent looking to take the crown. The 2018 Northern B-C Divisional tournament will be held on Saturday, February 3, at Malta High School, with the Parade of Athletes starting at 9:40 a.m. and matches beginning at 10 a.m. Each of the Northern B-C division's twelve teams will be present including Chinook, Choteau, Conrad, Cut Bank, Fairfield, Fort Benton/Big Sandy,...