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The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting a wide range of economies and agriculture is among them. Due to prolong closure of restaurants and schools, dairy farmers have been dumping millions of gallons of milk into ditches and fields due to reduced consumption and disruptions caused by the virus. In Florida, farmers are plowing up or leaving vegetables in the field because of a lack of market and lack of laborers to harvest crops. In the meat sector, big meat-processing companies have temporarily closed or reduced production at plants in...
On Friday, April 17, 2020, at approximately 0113 hours, Phillips County Sheriff's Office dispatch received a phone call from Fort Belknap Tribal Police requesting assistance with a highspeed pursuit which had just crossed into Phillips County on Route 66 near Landusky. Two Phillips County Sheriff's deputies went to assist in the pursuit. Sheriff Jerry Lytle was notified of the pursuit and also headed South to assist. The suspect vehicle continued South on Route 66 then North on US 191. It then turned North on Seven Mile Road heading towards...
International Dark-Sky Week starts on April 19-26. It's the perfect time because the moon will be in the new moon phase and won't add light to the atmosphere. Around the world, people who are passionate about the sky at night will seek an understanding of astronomy! IDSW.DarkSky.org has several activities for families to do together. During this time when we are spending so much time together with our children, it will be the perfect time to grow interested in science. Did you know that the...
For the first time since the COVID-19 virus began being tested in Montana on March 11, Sunday was the first time that there were no new cases reported by the Montana state lab among the 135 tests administered. Monday did, however, mark the 11th death associated to the COVID-19 virus as a woman in her 80s from Toole County passed away. Toole County has had five of the total 11 deaths attributed to the COVID-19 virus in Montana. “As we continue to learn more about how this virus can impact a rural community, I’m grateful for the dedicated health...
Shortly after 12:30 p.m. last Thursday in Malta, sirens filled Malta as Phillips County Volunteer Fire Fighters, Phillips County Sheriff's Deputies, and Phillips County Ambulance Service vehicles raced to the Marian Hills Golf Course south of town as a home's garage near the course caught fire. There were three individuals in the house, and none were injured in the fire. The fire department worked for the better part of the afternoon fighting the blaze as 20 firefighters, using six fire...
In an attempt to break up some of the monotony with social distancing and stay-in-place protocols as we deal with the COVID-19 virus, Malta's Rhonda Dalby took to social media and within a few minutes had the people of Malta whipped into a cruising frenzy, ready to get out, get some fresh air and good food, and cruise Central Avenue. Dalby's 'Cruising Main~6ft apart~Social Distancing" event was a major success as hundreds of Phillips County's finest spent the better part of two hours last...
Last week Legislative Council met virtually to discuss COVID-19 and the fiscal situation for Montana. Administrative committee chairs from finance, audit and revenue were also invited for information purposes. Todd Everts, chief legal counsel for the legislature, briefed members on the powers of the governor and the legislative body when there is an emergency. Throughout the years the legislature has delegated broad authority to the governor in dealing with emergencies such as fire, flooding, dr...
Phillips County Patrons near and far: As a Doctoral ABD in the field of Adult Education, I have encouraged prevention-first thinking inside the adult population. With that mindset, I have been very pleased to see local disinfectant sprays and wipes restocked and gone from the stores’ shelves. Additionally, holding a Master of Healthcare Administration degree, I have believed the growth of COVID-19 could be minimized using only personal disinfectant sprays and face masks covering nose and mouth. Being a realist, I have planned upon returning t...
I thought I’d have little trouble with this new normal. After all, I’ve been social distancing for decades. I don’t like crowds. I quit going to bars years ago. I hate standing in lines. I hunt a lot, but most days it’s just me and the dogs. I’d fish by myself more often too, if only my wife didn’t insist on going along. Lately, however, I find myself getting lonely in my own skin. Fortunately, I’m quarantined with my favorite person, and we both miss the same things: human contact, hand...
I have a hard time with faces sometimes. I don’t know why that is. Whenever someone changes hair color or wears a hat, helmet, or an N95 mask to possibly keep their risk of getting COVID-19 lower, sometimes I do not know who I am talking to. That last one was pretty specific. I can relate to wearing a mask when entering a store or gas station around town, which leads me to ask, did you recog-nize me? The obvious answer is yes! I stand out like a sore thumb. I have long dreadlocks, stand at s...
Whitewater has a new arrival! Congratulations to Courtney and Jason Hellie on the birth of their baby boy named "Tex". He is their sixth son. Wow! Baby Tex was born on April 9 (the same day as my birthday!) Thanks to all who gave me birthday gifts, food and cards. I appreciate it all including the phone calls. On my birthday, I went to Malta. Then, my Daughter Gale bought me lunch and then brought me back to Whitewater. It was a very nice birthday and gale also changed a lightbulb in my house...
The Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) advises those applying for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits that individuals misrepresenting DLI may capitalize on the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 and attempt to secure sensitive personal information through deceit. DLI is reminding all UI claimants and unemployed Montanans to practice caution when providing people with personal information. Below are some indications that you may be a victim of an attempted scam by a bad actor or someone pretending to be a UI Claims Processing...
Responding to the severe strain on the state’s food banks during the coronavirus pandemic, the Town Pump Charitable Foundation is providing $1 million in immediate grants to its food bank partners, including Malta Food Bank. The money will be sent directly to 100 food banks, food pantries and shelters in 83 Montana communities. These grants do not require any community matching funds. “This is Montanans helping Montanans,” Foundation Director Bill McGladdery said. “Town Pump recognizes the urgency to help out our neighbors now as food insecur...
Malta Senior Meals PLEASE NOTE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE CARRY OUT ONLY USE WEST DOOR AT GN Thurs, April 23rd Ham dinner Fri, April 24th Hot turkey Tues, April 28th Meatballs Malta Food Bank CAN WE HELP? If you are struggling to buy food? Give the Malta Food Bank a call. We can provide information to see if we are able to assist. 654-1235 on Tuesday and Thursday morning 9 to Noon. 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...
The Phillips County Sheriff’s Report is written and reported by the Phillips County Sheriff’s Office. The Phillips County News only edits “pm and am” to “p.m. and a.m.” and removes formatting spaces effective 4/8/20. All those listed in the arrest records of the Phillips County Sheriff’s Report are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Thank you to all Phillips County Law Enforcement and Emergency Personnel. Please be advised: If you are planning on using Trafton Park shelters for an event in the future, please contact the Malta City Office, 6...
1 years ago April 23, 1920 W. E. Simms of Lovejoy was driving a new International truck. *** Hubert Simms had withdrawn from school to go farming. *** Baccalaureate services were held at the Congregational Church for the graduating class of four girls and two boys. *** Successful servicemen in the drawing for reclamation land east of Saco where John Snell of Saco, Ole Olson and T.J. Larson of Malta. *** The Milk River Valley Oil and Gas company had been organized by a group of local men and...
Phillips County has made it through another week without having a positive COVID-19 test result! Congrats to us for staying home, washing our hands and social distancing! The birds are gradually coming back. I saw mourning doves and redwing blackbirds this week. I'm going to drive to my secret spot to see if the yellow bellwort is out yet. I'll let you know next week if they are! To break up this coronavirus isolation a few people from Loring did take part in the social Distancing Cruise on...
The weather man has promised us a few days of warmer weather and it has been a little nicer except we have still been having wind every day. So what's new in Montana. Gardens are being tilled and flowers are starting to come up--- my garden was still too wet, there was such a snowdrift on it all winter. Condolences and well wishes are sent to long time resident, farmer friend, Willard Mortenson who fell and broke his hip this week. Everyone sends Willard prayers and well wishes for a speedy...
PUBLIC NOTICES Resolution #1920 RESOLUTION REGARDING PROPOERTY ABANDONED, OBSOLETE, UNDESIRABLE OR UNSUITABLE FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES OF THE DISTRICT The Trustees of School District No. 12 A & B have determined that the following real and personal property of the district, located at 321 Hwy 243, Saco, Montana, is obsolete, unsuitable or not needed any longer for school purposes of School District No. 12 A & B. 2010 Ic Corporation Bus (Bus #2), 52 passenger, air brakes, 72,784 miles, excellent condition The subject property is obsolete, unsuitable...
HELP WANTED Business Manager / District Clerk Dodson Public Schools is seeking to fill the position of Business Manager / District Clerk beginning with the 2020-2021 school year. The district is seeking an individual with an emphasis first on high character and one who understands how to contribute to a positive work culture and work environment on a daily basis. This position requires being a self-starter with high organizational skills. Experience working with accounting software is required. The successful candidate will work independently...
On March 14, 2020, Montana Congressman Greg Gianforte rose in front of the 116th U.S. Congress and said, "Madame Speaker, I rise today to honor Dan Ohl of Malta for going above and beyond to answer the call of duty and personally fly blood platelets to his local hospital in a time of need." Rep. Gianforte said that in December of 2019, the Phillips County Hospital and Family Health Clinic contacted the Montana Highway Patrol and requested assistance delivering blood from Great Falls to Malta...
Kathrine (Daellenbach) Taylor, who was born and raised in Malta and now lives Santa Clarita, Calif., recently turned 99-years-old and two days after was busy sewing masks during the COVID-19 virus pandemic. During World War II, Kathrine was a machinist’s helper on the Great Northern Railroad…she is used to helping out when times are rough....
This week I got to watch workers do some welding in the Malta Municipal Pool bathhouse building, where they also worked on some remodeling work which included removing mold. They also cut thru some concrete with saws. There were two City of Malta Public Works crew members working there. I went over and saw the new speakers at the Villa and got to listen to Easter music it and sounded good. On Friday night, there was a cruise where people drove their vehicles up and down Central Avenue and the...
Hard work pays off; That's the message that Dodson High School senior Corbin LoneBear and his parents Pat and Sarah Ditmar want to send. LoneBear, a 6'5" Dodson Coyote standout, has signed his letter of intent to play basketball at Dawson Community College in Glendive, as a Buccaneer in the 2020-2021 season. In doing so, LoneBear has made a dream come true; to play basketball at the next level. "In seventh or eighth grade, I knew I wanted to keep playing ball, more and more," LoneBear said. "I...
Former Malta High School standout and Zortman native Mary Grace Kalal has finished up her college volleyball career. Kalal had been in Malta during the COVID-19 quarantine so the PCN caught up with the former Malta High School spiker. "I feel like it went pretty well," Kalal said. "It went a lot further and longer than I thought it would." Kalal played her junior college volleyball career at Lake Region State College (LRSC) during her junior college year and then transferred to Mayville State...
