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Regarding social visiting...I know some of you parents and caregivers are struggling. Kids are wanting to get together. Adults want to get together. I have also wanted to get together with our friends, keeping it at 10 or less, but I haven't. I wasn't totally in favor of schools shutting down when they did because of these particular challenges but when they did, I cannot stress enough how important it is for everyone to just stay away from each other as much as possible. I did feel we needed to shut as much down at the same time in order for...
Happy AG Week! This is the 47th anniversary of National Ag Day. That's over 40 years of recognizing agriculture's role in American life, and that's certainly an achievement worth celebrating! We know food and fiber doesn't just arrive at the grocery or clothing store or magically appear on our dinner table or in our closet. There's an entire industry dedicated to providing plentiful and safe food for consumption as well as a wide range of comfortable, fashionable clothing choices. We rely on agriculture for the very necessities of life. From...
Montanans, along with all Americans, will soon be asked to do something we haven’t done in a decade – fill out our Census form. Every ten years since 1790, citizens throughout the United States help determine how federal funds are distributed, and how we are represented in the halls of Congress. Beginning this month, all Montanans will be asked to respond to the 2020 Census by answering nine simple survey questions. For the first time ever, households can respond online at 2020census.gov. It’s an easy way to make your voice heard and your...
Dear Editor, We were in Napa Valley California in the fall of 1978 at a stop light when a car from Florida went by us with their window down and yelled, “Mighty Malta Mustangs and something about Goodhearts” after seeing the decal on the back window of our car. When we returned home, talked to Swede and Lois. They were in that car with her brother from Florida and brother who lived in California. Goodheart’s son, Dennis, graduated in 1965, Diane in 1966, Doug in 1975 and Dawn 1976. All were students and/or players for legendary coach, Bill...
We left Montana the last day of February driving south in search of sun and surf. We returned two weeks later to a world much different than the one we’d left. I hadn’t seen a palm tree in a couple of years, and had never been to the San Diego Zoo. Barb told me I was due. On the way down we stayed in Las Vegas, at a hotel now closed, walked the strip, and ate at a breakfast buffet. We avoided the crowds at Hoover Dam, however, after a security officer saw our Montana license plates, took one...
I know it’s obvious, but the last couple of weeks have been strange. Praise God, that at this moment (Monday morning) there are no positive cases within Phillips County, but that does not mean that we haven’t been affected. The COVID-19 virus’s first effect in our family’s lives was during the 2020 State G Girls’ tournament in Butte. I had the suspicion that maybe the MHSA would follow suit with the NBA, MLB, and NHL, which canceled sporting events across the coun-try, so that the virus wou...
I wasn’t ready for last week. I’m Nnot going to lie here and say that I was. The news on the COVID19 virus effecting Montana really started to hit the fan Sunday, March 14, with the announcement of all of our schools closing and the news rolled downhill from there on. Now, a few days and lots of Netflix series later, the news has somewhat died down. But for how long? After we printed last week’s PCN we decided that it was in everyone’s interest that we close the doors of our shop for the time being and conduct all our business via phone o...
On Friday, March 20th, Montana Governor Steve Bullock mandated closure of all bars, casinos, restaurants, breweries, theatres, pools, and gyms along with previously mandated school closures. Restaurants are still able to offer delivery, pick-up and curbside services. Phillips County Health Department has been receiving numerous phone calls regarding social distancing. It’s very important that everyone stay at home as much as possible and only leave your house for life-sustaining services such as groceries or prescriptions. Children getting t...
The Phillips County Board of Health passed and approved an Emergency Declaration in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and emailed it to PCN on Thursday, March 19, affirming that there are no known virus cases in the county and that testing has occurred and medical quarantines have been mandated. "Phillips County Commissioners have Declared a State of Emergency for Phillips County in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic," the statement says. "The Phillips County Board of Health met on Monday, March 16th and Wednesday, March 18th and determined...
Malta Mayor John Demarais has announced that Malta City Hall will be closed to the public starting Monday, March 23 and that this week’s Tuesday Malta City Council Meeting (March 24) has been canceled according to a letter released from the City. “We are reaching out with empathy during these challenging times,” Mayor Demarais’ letter states. “So far, we have had no reported cases of COVID-19 in the City of Malta and we ask everyone to be vigilant in best practices.” Malta City Hall will continue to offer all of their services by phone (406-...
Disclaimer: All events are still scheduled but not confirmed. Please check with each event’s organizer to check if the event is still scheduled. Malta Senior Meals UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: ALL SENIOR MEALS ARE TAKE-OUT ONLY Thurs Mar 26th - Ham Dinner Fri Mar 27th - Hot Turkey Tues Mar 31st - Tater Tot Casserole Food Bank Covid-19 protocol Because of the Covid-19 protocol, those needed to use the Malta Food Bank must call ahead at 654-1235 during open hours, 9-noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Food will be placed in a grocery cart and placed o...
March 5, 2020 3:22 a.m. Female reported suspicious individuals at a local business; Sheriff responded to the call; individuals not located in the area. 7:50 a.m. 911 received requesting an ambulance for the caller; local EMT Crew responded to the call; patient transported to the PC Hospital. 7:57 a.m. Small Stream Flood Advisory in effect until 845am Sunday for northern Phillips Co. 8:38 a.m. Male reported an injured moose stuck in a fence of Hwy 2, east of Malta; information passed onto local Fish & Game Warden; moose located and humanely...
1 years ago March 25, 1920 Judge Hall awarded Sam Winkenweider damages of $500 in a slander suit in district court. Joe King had accused Winkenweider of being pro-German during the war. *** Rock samples from the hills south of Bowdoin had been assayed and were reported to run about $360 to the ton in copper ore. Considerable excitement reigned in the county as a result. *** Rev. and Mrs. Leonard J. Christler of Havre visited friends in Malta. *** Phillips County had been visited by severe...
Even with this horrible coronavirus making life different for most of us, it is reassuring that nature's cycles are right on target! Yes, the moon continues to go from new, crescent, half, gibbous, and full and the back again! The sun is traveling north, temps are warmer, migrating birds are returning to their summer range, and soon the prairies will be colorful with grass and wildflowers! The birds that I've seen this week are lots of Hawks, bald eagles (four), snowy owl, yes, it's still here....
Dora Henry and Polly Solberg were in Havre on Monday for a medical appointment. They took some things to Bill and Marilyn Henry and it was also the anniversary of Becky Henry's birthday. It snowed a little more and turned cold although the sun did make it out later. The wind has blown a lot all week. School has been closed as is all the public schools in Montana for at least two weeks. Take home lunches are being offered to all students needing them during this time. Restaurants, Bars and...
Sympathy to all who are effected by the COVID-19 virus in any way. Montana now has a few, sick with the virus. Our Governor Bullock has issued orders to close including here in Whitewater. Our Whitewater was effected another way as Whitewater Lutheran Church was canceled due to the virus and also the weather. (We had a big snowstorm and almost all activities in the county seemed to have been canceled.) Many Whitewater folks had planned on attending them, especially Ag Day in Malta. We...
U.S. Department of Agriculture Service Centers are encouraging visitors to take proactive protective measures to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. \USDA Service Centers in Montana will continue to be open for business by phone appointment only and field work will continue with appropriate social distancing. While our program delivery staff will continue to come into the office, they will be working with our producers by phone, and using online tools whenever possible. All Service Center visitors wishing to conduct business with the Farm...
Area growers can see the latest in Valley center pivot and linear equipment at the new Montana Valley Irrigation location in the Manchester industrial park at 1 Windmill View Loop, Great Falls MT 59404, beginning March 16. "We are very excited to provide our community with a convenient location to fulfill all of their agricultural irrigation needs. We are committed to providing our customers the very best in parts and service, and feel confident that this new location will help us to do so," said owner Chris Music. As a family-owned and operate...
PUBLIC NOTICES EXHIBIT 2-N COMBINED NOTICE: FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT and NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS (FONSI/NOI/RROF) Publish March 25, 2020 Town of Dodson, MT PO Box 98 Dodson, MT 59524 406.383.4364 TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS: On or about April 14, 2020 the above-named Town will request the Montana Department of Commerce (DOC) to release Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds provided under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (PL 93-383) for the...
Once again, Alpha Zeta sponsored its 29th annual creative writing contest to the students in Phillips County and Hinsdale. The topic of which students wrote was Do Manners Matter. First, second, third and honorable mention places were awarded in these categories: Kindergarten, First and Second, Third and Fourth, Fifth and Sixth, Seventh and Eighth, and High School. There were 330 entries submitted in the contest, and they were judged by at least two judges in each category. The essays/poems were judged on content, originality, language and...
Producers looking to grow flax as part of the 2020 crop year may be lured by the price per bushel, $8.25 per BU, 2020 crop brown type Harlem. However, producers should assure seed availability and a contract preferably before growing it or other arrangements for market delivery. Here are some other agronomic considerations producers should be aware of. Flax is an annual plant that is self-pollinating. The seed is produced in a boll or capsule. A complete boll can have 10 seeds, but most bolls...
The Malta M-ettes ended the season on a high note, with a win over Bigfork on the last day of basketball in the state of Montana. The team ended the year 15-9, with a home record of 8-3 and an away record of 7-6. The team was scheduled to play against the Shelby Coyotes at the 2020 State B Tournament on Saturday, March 14, before the MHSA canceled games that day due to the COVID-19 virus reaching Montana. Malta Head Coach Nate Hammond was asked about the incident that eventually cost the team a...
The Dodson Coyotes fell one challenge game short of reaching state last season, but the team made history taking third place at this year's Eastern C Divisional. The Coyotes Coyotes landed three athletes in this year's District 3C All-Conference list. Corbin LoneBear, a senior was named third on the list, senior Shaun Ball was named eighth, and Zarek Jones, a junior was named eleventh. LoneBear was named to the All-State team, and Jeramiah Benson was named to the District 3C All-Defensive team....
The Lady Mavericks found themselves in the consolation finals in the Eastern C Divisional last February, but fell to Froid-Lake, missing out on state this year. The team proved to be a force in the 3C District, and that was evidenced in the 3C All-Conference list, as the team took three of the twelve spots. Scobey was the only team that listed more players with four Lady Spartans named. Named in order of votes received, Lady Maverick junior Kaitlyn McColly was number two on the list. Fellow...