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A photo of the local students who participated in the Hi-Line invitational basketball tournament (HIT) last weekend. Pictured left to right are Jaycee Erickson, Kia Wasson, and Kaitlyn McColly of the Champion Class C Girls Team, Allie Kunze of the Class B Girls Team, and Kooper Oxarart of the Class B Boys Team. Photo by DoDee Oxarart....
Editor's Note: Isabella Gerhke, a sophomore at Saco High School, took first place in the 7th-12th Grade Category of the Montana Memory Project Short Story Contest, a state-wide writing competition. Gerhke is a student in Kelly Downing's English Class at Saco High School. Winners of the contest were announced on Saturday, March 27, via distinctlymontana.com. The following is Gerhke's award winning story named "The Sapphire Pendant." In one hand he held her photo and in the other her necklace. He recalled how much she loved that necklace. She...
On Saturday, April 3, the Malta Chamber of Commerce held its annual Chamber Easter Egg Hunt. Sending kids and adults scurrying around town to the participating businesses to find eggs hidden in the stores. The eggs contained coupons from all of the participants for merchandise or prizes that the businesses had gathered for the egg hunters. Julie Lundstrom Snellman of the Chamber of Commerce said, "We had eight businesses participate this year. It was a perfect, sunny day and we had lots of...
On Friday, February 12, 2021, in Washington D.C., during the first session of the 117th Congress, Senator Steve Daines recognized Lesley Robinson of Phillips County for becoming the first woman elected as the Montana Stockgrowers Association's Second Vice President. She received the award on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at the Phillips County Courthouse. Robinson said, "I was honored to have Senator Daines recognize me for my leadership and service to Montana and place it in the Congressional...
Top photo: Former Malta M-ette Kelbee Denham won the 2021 Region XIII Women's Championship Game last Monday with the top-seeded Miles Community College Pioneers (23-1), who defeated the Dawson Buccaneer Women 85-41. Photo by Moe Denham. Bottom Photo: Former Dodson Coyote Corbin LoneBear won the 2021 Region XIII Men's Championship on Monday with the Dawson Buccaneers (22-2). The Bucs defeated the NDSCS Wildcats 60-56. Photo by Tarissa Spoonhunter....
Dodson Elementary “A” Honor Roll 3rd Quarter Lyla Bearcub, Isaac Cuts the Rope, Mahina Cuts the Rope, Orion Cuts the Rope, Madison Decelles, Dayen Doney, McKenzie Ereaux, KJ Fetter, Jalana Gone, Bentlie Grant, Derek Stiffarm, Tearia Sunchild, and Kadence Webb. Dodson Elementary “B” Honor Roll Dallas Baker, Madison Decelles, Aiden Doney, Jett Doney, Kaiya Doney, Maliyah Doney, Emily Fetter, Leslie Fox, Ivis KillEagle, Remadie Messerly, and Telissa Yarlott. Dodson Junior High “A” Honor Roll 3rd Quarter Kylee Ball, Jazlyn Flansburg, Jeremiah He...
It’s time to celebrate Spring and the opening of the Phillips County Museum!! A milestone happened during the first week in April 1917. On April 6, 1917, the United States entered World War I. In July 1917 twelve men signed their intent to enlist in the Second Montana Volunteer Infantry and they signed on the circus grounds in Malta. Seriously – it did happen during a circus! Army personnel seeing an opportunity to enlist men set up a tent and some old muskets and established “recruiting headquarters” on the circus grounds with the Stars a...
Many birds are on the way north! The juncos are here with their sift gray bodies. The robins and meadowlarks have been around for a couple of weeks. The crocuses are blooming on the hillsides, and the insects are slowly warming up! Northern Phillips County is in dire need of rain or snow! It is so dry, the coyotes have a tough time wetting their howl! A great treat of bingo with Jeanie Green's “Almost There, Medicare!” Birthday party was enjoyed by many friends on Thursday! I actually won thr...
Polly Solberg went to Townsend to spend the Easter holiday with her son Nathan and family. Matt Cole and two sons of Billings were visiting Wink and Terri Cole over the Palm Sunday weekend. Terri and Wink spent Easter with their son Steve and family in Malta. Dora Henry enjoyed Easter with Bill and Marilyn Henry in Havre. We had quite strong winds again this week on Tuesday and Wednesday, blowing things around a bit but not as hard as the couple of winds that we had in January and February. We...
Once again we hear of a horrible gun massacre! This time in Colorado. Again, are we ever going to get gun control against assault weapons? This is not directed to those using guns (small guns). Mostly against assault weapons. These horrible shootings strike close to us. (Names have been redacted by the Phillips County News for confidentiality concerns) are in Colorado close to the horrible shootings! It’s time for gun control!! Helen Austin Whitewater. Mont....
Our new governor seems intent on living out a country song. Hardy’s recent hit “Rednecker” comes to mind whenever Greg Gianforte makes the news. “My town’s smaller than your town/And I got a bigger buck and bass on my wall” A New Jersey transplant, Gianforte long ago gave up the silk shirts and gold chains of the Jersey shore for boots, jeans, and big belt buckles. Some might call him a poser, but the software developer seems to be doing everything he can lately to prove he’s just a regular guy...
As I sit here writing this, I’m thinking how nice it was yesterday, Sunday, March 28. It was around 70 degrees out and an absolutely beautiful early spring day. And now, one day later, as I look out the window, its 30 degrees, wind is blowing 50 mph, and it’s snowing! I find myself looking ahead to summertime, and hopefully the summer Olympics. I missed them last year. It’s going to be weird not having Michael Phelps in the pool swimming faster than a dolphin, or watching Usain Bolt make everyone else look like they are running in place on th...
On Saturday, March 27, 2021, Margaret Louise DePuydt Westhoff passed away of natural causes at the age of 87. Margaret was born on March 14, 1934, and was raised in the farming community of Whitewater, MT. She married Francis “Ody” Westhoff on May 19, 1956, and moved to Lewistown, MT, in 1959. There they raised five sons and one daughter. In 2006, Margaret moved to Billings to live with her daughter, Donna, after the passing of her husband Ody. In addition to raising six children, Margaret als...
Sidney Meeks, a senior at Malta High School, has been selected to receive the Fred L. Robinson Scholarship for 2021. Sidney is the Salutatorian of her class, ranking 2nd out of 24 students. Sidney plans on attending Montana Tech in Butte to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and become a nurse. Sidney has maintained a 4.01 GPA while staying active in both school and her community. She has participated in varsity volleyball, basketball and track. She is also in bank and drumline....
While the wind has been atrocious in March the moisture was scarce. You can say that from about July of 2020 to today, total moisture is significantly low. The drought conditions and the potential continuation of lower than normal moisture in the future was the discussion at the Great Northern Wednesday March 31, 2020. Extension Agent Marko Manoukian recently took 20 soil moisture samples with the Paul Brown (developed by Dr. Paul Brown Soil Spiciest with Montana State University in 1981) probe...
The family of Robert 'Rob' Legg announces with great sorrow his peaceful passing on Feb. 11, 2021, at 70 yrs. of age. He bravely finished his fight with cancer at his home in Calgary, AB. A celebration of his life will be announced at a later date. visit www.choicememorial.com to send condolence....
FYI: If you are planning on using Trafton Park shelters for an event in the future, please contact the Malta City Office, 654-1251, to reserve the shelters, get the key and pay for the electricity. The Phillips Co Sheriff’s Office will no longer be handling this. Thank you. Please remember to file a new burn permit for the 2021 year. If you plan on doing any burning in 2021, please file one BEFORE you start to burn. These permits are good for all of 2021 and you only have to file one a year, not every time you burn. All 2020 permits will no lon...
1 years ago- Wednesday, April 6, 2011 Students fight mosquitoes in Dodson with bake sale Six second graders from Dodson are to be congratulated for raising $150 for their town. The students have been learning about goods and trades and how they can contribute to their community by being good citizens in their Social Studies class. During lesson discussions, teacher Deserae KillEagle told them about the many bake sales different groups in the school have held to raise money for trips, uniforms, etc. This sparked their interest in wanting to hel...
The following Malta Middle School students have earned the BUG award, which is a program sponsored by the Malta Kiwanis Club to encourage students to “Bring up grades.” 6th Grade: Emma Ereaux, Amelia Walking Eagle-Johannesen, Renzey Raymond, Tillianne Werk, and Tailynn Wilke. 7th Grade: Mackayla Bachmeier, Sadie Branham, Dawson Hammond, Brooklyn Knowles, Kenzie Labrie, Kyle Mayer, Michael Mayer, Aries Snell, Hunter Temblay, Denvyr Tuss, and Ronni Winkel. 8th Grade: Macey Blunt, Mariana Drabbels, Josslyn Hoge, Mathew Hunter, Branton Moore, Mad...
The Malta Mustangs joined 26 other teams for their first track and field event since 2019, last Thursday, April 1, in Glasgow. The Glasgow Invitational featured close to 600 athletes. Malta placed sixth amongst all teams at the event and was the third ranked Class B team in terms of scoring. The event was won by the Class C Hinsdale Raiders who scored 76 points. Class A Havre was second with 65 points. Wolf Point was third with 55 points, Plentywood was fourth with 49 points, Glasgow was fifth...
The Malta M-ettes Track Team competed in the first track meet held in Eastern Montana since 2019, last Thursday, April 1, at the Glasgow Invitational. Class C's Hinsdale Raiders won the event with a total of 52 points. Class A's Havre Blue Ponies were second with 51 points. The Plentywood LadyCats were third with 50 points. The Savage Warriors were fourth with 40 points. The Wolf Point Lady Wolves were fifth with 37 points, and Scobey was sixth with 35.5 points. The M-ettes tied with Custer...
The Whitewater Penguins and Saco Panthers track teams competed at the Glasgow Invitational on Thursday, April 1, and fared well against over 20 others teams ranging from Class A to Class C. The Hinsdale Raiders won the event with a total of 52 points. Class A's Havre Blue Ponies were second with 51 points. The Plentywood LadyCats were third with 50 points. The Savage Warriors were fourth with 40 points. The Wolf Point Lady Wolves were fifth with 37 points, and Scobey was sixth with 35.5 points....
Two of Malta’s high school basketball players were selected to the class B teams for the Hi-Line Invitational Tournament (H.I.T.), April 2 and 3, at the Havre High School. This was the thirty-fourth time that the tournament, originally founded by Babsie Bishop, has been held, and has featured some of the finest high school players in the state. This year it was hosted by the MSU-Northern Men’s and women’s basketball programs. Last years’ tourney had to be canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This years tournament featured some of Montana’s to...
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