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As the County Spelling Bee headed into Round 30, last Wednesday, February 8, 2022 Champion Finn Witmer, once again a contestant, knew someone would be crowned the new champion, as he had already been eliminated from competition. It didn't stop him from paying close attention to the spelling and pronunciation of words for the remaining contestants. Twenty-eight students representing Dodson, Malta Middle School, Whitewater, Saco, Malta Elementary, the East (Hutterite) Colony, and the Homeschool...
Retirement: (according to dictionary.com) is the act of retiring or of leaving one's job, career, or occupation permanently, usually because of age. This is not the case with Marko Manoukian, Phillips County Extension Service Agent, who retired on Friday, February 3. Nor will you find him sitting back in an easy chair. There's too much life and energy (not to mention youth) left to slow down to that level. Instead, Marko has plans laid out ahead of him, he is more or less just changing his...
Last week the office of U.S. Senator Jon Tester, of Montana, called the PCN and asked if arrangements could be made for an interview. The notice was posted on another media (Facebook) and individuals were encouraged to send their questions of concern for the Senator to address and comment on. These questions are a result of your inquiries for information. The question/thought presented to him is in bold and his response follows. 1. Small towns, including Malta, have lost their retirement centers, and also facing the possibility of losing their...
Turning 65, decisions, decisions... A few months before you turn 65, you should learn about Medicare coverage choices and consider important enrollment times and your coverage options. You should start at least 3 months before you turn 65. Visit Medicare.gov or call the State Health Insurance Program hotline: 1-800-551-3191 to be assigned a counselor near you. Your initial enrollment period (IEP) is three months before you turn 65, the month of your birthday and three months after. Most people w...
Dear Editor, Healthcare is an ever-changing system and PCH has had to make changes to ensure that we are meeting the needs and demands of our community. Over the past couple of years, in the midst of a global pandemic, PCH has remained dedicated to our mission of making a difference in healthcare. Many hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes continue to fall victim to financial shortfalls and are faced with challenging financial decisions and PCH has been no exception to this. Working together with the PCH Board of Directors, we have developed an...
The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks inform me regularly when lion hunting season closes in each district. I don’t hunt mountain lions, but I like living in a state where I could if I wanted. And I like knowing they’re there. I used to think lions in Montana were limited to the mountainous regions of the state, hence the name, but I’ve since discovered that’s not the case. Shortly after moving to Malta, I was hunting antelope on public land south of town while Barb waited in the...
To Senate District 17 We just completed our 30th day in this 68th Montana Legislature. The halls continue to be full of lobbyists and Montana citizens. Committee bills are still being processed in both the House and the Senate. With the budget surplus, we plan to improve Montana's education, economy, rule of law, and tax policies. Regarding District 17, here are some specific bills that could enhance our way of life. Senator Kenneth Bogner is sponsoring Senate Bill 203, which is an act revising...
We had a week of much warmer weather----getting up into the 30s and 40s and one day inched past 50 for a short time. It did settle the snow in several places but we still have lots in all the yards and on the streets. It's supposed to go back to the 30s and less this week again. We did see a little activity during the warmer days, even some people looking at available houses. There was Bingo at the school on Sunday. We lost another long-time resident on Friday with the passing of Al Minugh at...
How about that huge Chinese balloon floating over Montana and Billings, Montana? That’s where Janet Brown and her family live. What a crazy world. Here in Whitewater, there were basketball games with Scobey. The gym was packed with friends and family. Samantha Wisher sang the National Anthem with her beautiful voice. Taco soup was served. There was an auction. It was a fun time for all. Congratulations to Joan and Howie Hammond of Whitewater on winning an award for their farming and ranching. I...
OH, MY GOODNESS!! We’re already enjoying our first false spring and it's only February! Watch for Ice! Dixie is off for a few days enjoying herself. Wednesday, Feb 8, 2023, was the county spelling bee and we had two Loring youth competing, which brought a few Loring parents and grandparents to the event to cheer them on. GOOD JOB Mylee Clark and Amus Blunt! Thursday Dixie Stordahl invited Cindy Clark over for supper and a gab session. Very nice evening for both. Friday the 10th of February, Mylee, Bryten, and Ryan Clark came to Nana C...
Malta Senior Center BINGO is every Friday at 1:00 at the Malta Senior Center PC Library Knitting and Crochet Club The Phillips County Library hosts a knitting and crochet group from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday. Malta Kiwanis Meeting 2-21-23 Malta Kiwanis will meet Tues. Feb. 21 6 pm at the Westside Restaurant. New members always welcome. MHS Night at Jazz Club 2-21-23 Come enjoy some great local music with guest artist Kelly McCann, at the MHS Auditorium on Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. All 60’s Class Reunion Mtg 2-16-23 All 60’s Class Reunion Mee...
1 yrs ago Feb. 6, 2013 NIGHT WORK Following a burglary at the Cowboy Bar in Dodson on Jan. 27th, the Sheriff’s Office received a call the next day from a concerned citizen. As a result of the investigation, six juveniles were arrested and charged with burglary (a felony), and misdemeanor charges of criminal mischief, theft, and, in two cases, probation violation. Four youths were transported to juvenile centers, and two were released to parents/guardians. THEY BELIEVED IN HIM Former MHS track athlete in the weights events, Hank Oyler, e...
FOR SALE Fully Rented 5-Unit Apartment Complex for sale in Malta, Montana. Located within 1 block of the grocery store, post office, banks and downtown area, this multi-family housing unit is conveniently situated within walking distance to all local businesses. Originally constructed in 1970, recent updates include a new metal roof, laminate flooring, carpet, sheetrock and paint, and the exterior is currently being updated with new siding. Each of the 5 units measure approximately 768+/- square feet per unit. three of the units have finished...
It’s emotional. It’s financial. It’s pivotal. And it often gets put on the back burner. Data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service reports that family-owned farms and ranches account for 97% of the 2.1 million total in the U.S. Yet only 30% of these survive into the second generation. Only 12% are still operating by the third. What’s more, some 69% of the family farms surveyed expected ownership to continue into the next generation, but only 23% had a plan. Where is the disconnect? Reluctance to get...
Grass is to cattle as water is to conservation. Ironically, that analogy could be shuffled in any order and still carry the same meaning. To conserve grasslands, it is critical to maintain the ability to stock pasture with cattle, and to do so, access to stock water is necessary. That is why groups like the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance (RSA), a non-profit based in Malta, Montana, invests in assisting ranchers with water development through their conservation program. These water projects are meaningful to ranchers on any given year, but as...
Last Saturday, February 11, the Malta (Malta/Whitewater) Wrestling team welcomed senior Spencer Gibbs as its first State Wrestling Champion since 2007 (that group included Tel Colborn at 130, Michael French at 171, and Chance Demarais at 215). Gibbs (52-4) won the 2023 Class B 205 Weight Class Title by a 3-2 decision over Whitehall's Leo Scafani (37-6). "He was fast and got in on a couple of leg attacks, one of them we went out of bounds," Gibbs said. Gibbs scored on a takedown in the first two...
Glasgow High School will be the site for the 2023 3C Girls and Boys Tournaments this weekend. For the girls' tournament, the North Country Lady Mavericks won their conference title with a perfect 18-0 record this season, while the Lady Coyotes posted a record of 2-13 and enter the 3C Girls' Tournament as the fifth seed. For the boy's tournament, Dodson was the 3C District's fourth-seeded team, while North Country was fifth. The Coyotes and Mavericks will square off in the first game of the...
The Malta M-ettes basketball team enters this weekend's 2B District Tournament with a 16-2 record, and are undefeated against Class B opponents. As the tournament's top seed, the M-ettes have earned a first-round bye and will take on the winner of Glasgow and Harlem's tournament-opening game. The tournament opener will take place in the Malta High School gymnasium on Thursday, February 16, at 4:30 p.m. **Tournament tickets for the 2023 District 2B Basketball Tournament will be sold at Malta High...
The Malta Mustangs have finished the regular season with a five-game win streak as they head to the 2023 2B District Tournament to be held in Malta this weekend. The Mustangs had an overall record of 13-5, and a conference record of 4-2, which was good enough for second place. Wolf Point will enter as the conference champions with a 16-2 record overall. The Wolves were 6-0 against 2B opponents. On Thursday, February 16, Malta will face the Poplar Indians, who enter the 2B tournament as the...
ALA, AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY: the Auxiliary supports various scholarship programs that benefit veterans, the descendants of veterans, and the American Legion Family. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship check out the following programs detailed below. Deadline is March 31. First scholarship offered is: Children’s National President Scholarship for three $5000 scholarships awarded annually per geographical division, for a total of fifteen. These scholarships are for undergraduate study only at a four year accredited college o...
Congratulations to Leo Barthelmess and the Barthelmess Ranch Corporation for being chosen as the 2022 Phillips Conservation District Conservationists of the Year. They were presented the award at the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance banquet, recently held at the Tin Cup. The Phillips Conservation Districts Conservationist of the Year Award recognizes local individuals for outstanding contributions to the conservation of our district's natural resources. The Barthelmess Ranch has been a leader in...