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From understanding what headlines and captions are to understanding the difference between news and opinion, the students at Dodson Elementary School are making the most of the newspapers they are delivered each week. The Dodson staff invited the PCN to visit with students at the elementary school to see, first hand, how the newspaper was being used as a teaching tool through the Newspapers in Education program. In Mrs. Charity Hebert’s first and second grade class, students were sent on a s...
On Monday, March 13, Monte Scott Broadbrooks changed his previous not guilty pleas to guilty pleas following the theft of hydrocodone pills and cash from his Saco neighbor, according to court records. January 30, 2017, Broadbrooks entered not guilty pleas to two counts of felony burglary, two counts of misdemeanor theft, and to counts of felony criminal possession of dangerous drugs. In court on February 28, he changed those pleas to guilty. The PCN will report on Broadbrooks sentencing next week as court was in session as the paper went to...
After uncertainty about how the upcoming special congressional election would change the makeup of the Montana Legislature, the nomination of Democrat Rob Quist and Republican Greg Gianforte means it’s back to business as usual at the state Capitol. Multiple legislators had announced their intention to run for the vacant congressional seat after former Rep. Ryan Zinke was nominated and then confirmed as U.S. Secretary of the Interior. The Democratic nomination ultimately went to to Rob Quist, a country musician from Cut Bank, while the R...
I thought the Gardiner late hunt was history. Apparently not. According to a recent story in the Chronicle, hunters from the Nez Perce Tribe killed about 25 elk near Gardiner this winter. That’s far short of the number of elk harvested back in the day when more than 1,000 late season tags were issued to hunters. The Nez Perce, however, didn’t even have tags. They were in the area to hunt bison, and taking advantage of an old treaty, decided to harvest a few elk, too. Local hunters and out...
Sometime ago I wrote the first of what I think will be several updates on what has been happening concerning Hell Creek. It is my intention to keep you informed so you have the facts to counter rumors that seem to circulate faster than facts. First, let me have you understand that the work being done is of a bi-partisan nature as it should be. This is not a Republican or a Democrat issue, but, rather a state wide concern. Along with myself has been Representative Bridget Smith and Representative Virginia Court from Billings as well as Senator...
There is still time to comment on three “Farmer Fair Practice Rules” introduced by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in December. The comment period has been extended to March 24. The interim and proposed rules level the playing field and would create much needed protections for poultry and livestock producers. Provisions include: Allowing producers to protect their rights without having to prove that a processor’s actions hurt the entire livestock industry. Providing protections for producers, should processors limit produ...
I’ve been to five state tournaments and so far this one was pretty far up there. To say that we had two teams in their respective games is something that will never happen for most schools in the country let alone Montana. Congrats to the Mustangs for bringing home a championship. It wasn’t an easy tournament for the team having to overcome two top ranked teams but they were able to get it done. The M-ettes put up a strong effort surviving a tough side of the bracket, defeating the eventual thi...
Sharon L. Rowe, 61, of Helena, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2017, in a motor vehicle accident south of Big Sandy. Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held at a later date. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Sharon's online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for her family at www.hollandbonine.com. Sharon was born on June 8, 1955, in Scobey, Mont., to Howard and Delores (VanCuren) Long. She was raised in Malta...
MALTA- Eva May Robinson 88, passed away on March 3, 2017 at the Hi-Line Retirement Center of natural causes. Memorial services were 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, at the Kirkwood Memorial Chapel. A reception followed at the Hi-Line Retirement Center. Interment of her cremated remains will be at a later date. Condolences for the family may be left at www.kirkwoodfuneralhome.com. In the early morning hours of March 3, Eva passed quietly into the arms of the Lord with her daughter, Diana, by her side....
It snowed again on Friday and Saturday so we have several inches of new snow and it has been cold. This is the most snow that we have had at one time all winter. Not so very good to all the ranchers around that are calving and lambing . Our thoughts are with them. We are more lucky than the people who live where they are having all the wild fires and so many homes and livestock destroyed. I read in the paper yesterday that there had only been one death, a trucker whose trailer had jack-knifed on...
The moon is full and the day for spring ahead hour has come! It is my humble opinion that we have more snow this weekend than all the rest of the year! I'm sure this week most of it will be gone! Dixie Stordahl drove to Billings on Tuesday to attend a choir concert of Rocco's cross town singing group. There were 75 boys from grade 4-6 who practiced together all winter! It was marvelous four part harmony! So glad I went! Congratulations to all the state basketball tournament participants! We had...
Welcome to new Post Mistress Barbara Brookie of Saco. Get well wishes to Craig Mangis (Malta), Gary Anderson, Jessie Simonson and three children and Richard Dunbar and all who are sick. Linda Berg’s sister, Laura and family, visited in Whitewater last weekend. Congratulations to Janet Brown (my sis) on the birth of her first great grandbaby! Baby’s name is “Ella,” and her grandma is Carol — Janet’s daughter. Janet and Carrol are both former Whitewater residents and baby’s mom is Ouisha. Joyce...
Malta Senior Meals Thursday, Mar 16th Chicken & biscuits Friday, Mar 17th - Dill salmon Tuesday, Mar 21st - Tatertot casserole Do you have a birthday in March? Be sure to sign up for 10 meal certificate when you sign in for dinner. Youth Co-ed Kickball March 30 — May 4. The Malta Park’s and Rec is hosting a youth Co-ed kickball league for children in grades kindergarten to six (in three different divisions.) Price is $10 per child and games will be played at the Malta City Hall Gym. For more information, contact Julia at 406-654-4178 or Natalie...
Lake Region State College has released its honor lists for Fall 2016 and Malta’s Adrianna F. Bibeau and Zortman’s Mary Grace Kalal were both named to the school’s Dean List. Students who maintained high academic standings between 3.25 and 4.00 are named to the Dean’s list. Bibeau and Kalal are both 2016 graduates of Malta High School....
Hooray – April 1st will be the first day of the season for the Phillips County Museum. Doors will open at 10:00 a.m. and visitors will see quite a few changes from last year. Although we don’t have any April Fool’s Day jokes to play on you the museum is proud to have several new displays to unveil. Did you know that people around the world celebrate Aprils Fools Day? Historically in Italy and France this tradition is known as “April Fish”. To take part one must attach a paper fish to a victims back without being caught! If you are a collector...
The groundhog was right, we still had six more weeks of winter. Let's hope he didn't underestimate that figure. Saco received 4-5 inches of snow in the last storm. Yippee. At least there aren't many mosquitoes. A turn in the weather was fortunate for the dedicated town skaters. Chelsea and Josey Quinones cleared the fresh snow off the smoother than ever ice just in time for a Sunday afternoon game of hockey. Players included themselves, the Pippin boys (including Chris) and Erickson girls, Jaydyn and Jessa. The Saco/Hinsdale bands took a band...
1 years ago March 8, 1917 A letter from J. F. Kilduff described the good time the Malta contingent was having in Honolulu. Enjoying the warm temperature and flowers in bloom, "Bob" Trafton was feeling so young he was threatening to join the Boy Scouts, Kilduff said. ♥ ♥ ♥ County residents subscribe $1,020 of $1,250 needed to build a church for the Methodist. ♥ ♥ ♥ Trafton-Dorr Company retired "Jumbo," a horse which had pulled the delivery wagon and drayline vehicle for 14 years. Jumbo lost...
March 2, 2017 11:42 p.m. Female reported a semi truck and trailer driving in her lane of traffic, westbound on Hwy 2; Deputies responded to the call; vehicle located and driver advised he was swerving to miss hitting a deer. March 3, 2017 9:43 a.m. Dodson business requested law enforcement assistance with a customer; Deputies responded to the call; customer located and advised to not shop at the business anymore. 9:48 a.m. Centralized Alarm reported an alarm sounding at a local business; all found to be okay, just a false alarm. 11:10 a.m....
In 1997 the NEA (National Education Association) began an annual celebration that has become known as “Read Across America Day.” The day they chose, March 2nd, is the birthday of Dr. Theodore Suess Geisel. In honor of the late children’s author…children, teens and adults are “encouraged to read and celebrate reading.” On March 2, 2017, teachers, librarians and parents at Dodson School hosted and participated in our mentor-mentee activities to inspire a love for reading. We joined libraries, classrooms and organizations across America to...
Microsoft Word is one of those pretty well known pieces of software that many of us have on our home or work computers. We open it up to type agendas, notes, and letters. But do you really know all it’s capable of? Do you want to know how to adjust the margins, page orientation or spacing; add graphics, tables or pictures; save versions, when to cut/copy/paste, how to merge documents and really learn to use some of the great features the Word offers? If so, please join us on Thursday March 16, 6 p.m. at the High School computer lab, for a f... Full story
The area community has worked tirelessly in supporting activities at the Malta Senior Center over the past few years. Whether it be fundraisers, other entities hosting their events at the center; whatever it took to raise the funds to remodel the kitchen. Members tore away the old and brought forth a totally functional and workable kitchen, complete with a dishwasher, which will be initiated Saturday, March 18, 11:30-1:30. when the group serves up Corned Beef and Cabbage. The funds from the freewill offering, will be put toward the remaining...
Whist On Tuesday, March 7, Kevin Stevens scored 55 on his way to a first place finish. Roger Ereaux netted 53 good for second place and the traveling prize was awarded to Jerry Depute. Pinochle On Thursday, March 9, Jerry Depute was high-man with 5,670 and was closely followed by Von Holzhey who scored 5,480 and finished in second place. The traveling prize was awarded to both Lou Olson and Jeanette Heinle. Hi-Line Whist On Tuesday, March 7 the team of Clara and Delores faced-off with the team of Curt and Pearl and, at the end of the day,...
On November 30, 2016 the Phillips County News ran a photo identification request of the third man on the right of the now cover on Montana Memoir the book by authors William L. McGee and Sandra V. McGee. I won’t ruin the mystery as many of you interested in Phillips County and Montana history may want to read the book and the solution yourself. Author Bill McGee revisits his life growing up in the small cattle town of Malta and Montana during the Hardscrabble Years of 1925-1942. He relays his family genealogy from Europe to eventually where h...
1st Grade- Mia Messerly 3rd Grade-Kylee Ball, Frank Cole, Jazlyn Flansburg 4th Grade-Jamie Campbell 5th Grade - Cynthia Quincy 6th Grade - Ithay Heck, Lindsey Fetter 7th Grade - Wyatt Walling, Jacob Longfox 8th Grade - Tiffany Cliff, Melony Fetter, Sophie Hebert 9th Grade - Christina Jaynes 10th Grade - Shontelle TalksDifferent 11th Grade - Donna Dale, David Jaynes, Tobias Jones, Kyla Racine....
The Malta Dirt Daubers Garden Club sponsored a no host dinner and program on “Flower Arranging” on Monday, March 6th. Guest speakers were Mary Davis, Master Flower Show Judge and Joyce Hendricks, Accredited Flower Show Judge, both of Billings. There was a short meeting led by club President Kathy Waters and Toni Ziegler introduced the guest speakers following dinner. Davis and Hendricks took turns explaining different kinds of miniatures and they had brought several examples of miniature floral arrangements. A handout of guidelines was sha...