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Nicole Arnold, who graduated from Malta High School in 2012, was recently named Northern State University's (South Dakota) Student Volunteer of the Year for her dedication to many projects in the school's area. "We were really excited to see the number of nominations come in this year for the 28th annual awards," said Clayton Kolb, NSU director of student involvement and leadership. "It is our involved students, faculty and staff who dedicate so much of their free time to these groups and...
National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week kicks off on Sunday, May 17, and to celebrate the week in the area, the Phillips County Ambulance Association will be holding a community barbeque this Saturday, May 16 at the Malta Fire Hall. “We will have hamburgers, hotdogs, coleslaw, baked beans, coffee and lemonade,” said Lori Abrahamson, Phillips County Ambulance Service’s Coordinator. Abrahamson explained that the free will offering BBQ has been hosted by the PCAA for at least the last 13 years but last year the event was not held. Abrah...
Colleen Barnard stood near the checkout stands at Malta's Albertsons on Friday afternoon and when an acquaintance walked by and asked 'how is Colleen," her answer was swift and heartfelt. "I'm fabulous!" she said with a grin from ear to ear. About a month ago, Barnard – known in Phillips County and around the world for several children's books she has written including her latest, Jerry the Spunky Little Loveable Longhorn Steer Calf, -- was sitting in her home opening Albertsons Monopoly game p...
Call me a Luddite. I was fine with things the way they were. Then I got an i-phone and found out what I was missing. Ad nauseam. I was working in the garden, readying it for planting when the phone in my pocket began to ring. “Hey, the bass are biting,” my fishing partner said when I answered the call, “I just caught one.” “Good for you,” I told him. “I’ve got to work.” I’d just gotten the phone, a hand-me-down from my wife, who insisted I start carrying it, because, she said, I spend much...
Dear Editor, Because of our very talented music and drama and staff and students, folks in the Malta area were treated last week to the BEST entertainment! We thoroughly enjoyed the MHS play and Pops Concert! Janice Roberts Malta...
Off and on for the last couple of years, my wife and I have been talking about owning a dog. She wanted a chew toy, while I wanted a bigger dog. I was going to name him General McTavish, which is a character from a video game. It sounds nerdy but I thought I could call him “General” for short. Not willing to give up our differences we settled for a midsize dog. Or at least I did. Every once in a while I like to surprise my dear wife Susan. Many times I’m 75 percent positive that she will love my surprises. When I showed up at her job with a fiv...
This week, Phillips County lost a good guy as JB passed away after a battle with lung cancer. JB, thanks for being such a good friend to me in the short time we knew each other. A Haiku for JB From the Ramones to the Silver Pirates. Favorites shared and time well spent. RIP JB, you are missed. Crossword questions I know you are out there. At least one of the Phillips County News faithful readers completes the Phillips County News Crossword on a weekly basis, I just can't remember who. For those of you who don't do the crossword, or even look...
MALTA-James L. "J.B." Brown, age 56, died at Peace Hospice in Great Falls on May 5, 2015, from Lung Disease, after finding out he was ineligible for a lung transplant. Visitation was 7 p.m., Sunday, May 10 at the Kirkwood Funeral Home. Mass was held on Monday, May 11, at St. Mary's Catholic Church with interment in the Malta Cemetery. Condolences for the family may be left at www.kirkwoodfuneralhome.com. J.B. was born on April 12, 1959, to Harold and Louise Brown of Malta. He attended Malta...
MALTA- Darlene F. Sims, 78, died of natural causes on Monday, May 4th, 2015 at Saint John's Lutheran Home in Billings, MT. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be held at Kirkwood Funeral Home in Malta, Montana on May 16, 2015 at 1 p.m. Darlene was born February 20, 1937 to Alfred and Florence (Dyrdahl) Charlton at McCone City, Montana. Darlene graduated from Malta High School in 1955. She spent a year in Denver going to business school and being a nanny. On April 8, 1956 she...
Conner Luke Oxarart was born on May 5, 2015 at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital. He weighed seven pounds and 15 ounces and is 19 inches long. His parents are Mary and Cody Oxarart who live in Malta. Conner joins sister Leeila Elizabeth at home. His maternal grandparents are Anne McLaughlin, of Maryland, and Tom and Suriani McLaughlin of Malaysia. His paternal grandparents Greg and Jenny Oxarart of Malta....
Poultry veterinarians in Minnesota believe an outbreak of avian flu has spread between farms, indicating the implementation of a U.S. strategy to contain the deadly bird disease failed in at least some cases. Virulent H5 avian influenza strains have spread to 14 states in five months and affected about 26 million birds in the worst outbreak of the disease in U.S. history, according to the USDA. Officials believe this is a new strain and there is no immunity with in the flocks. If a flock is...
“Are You As Smart as a Sixth Grader”? This question became reality this week when 60 students from Glasgow visited our museum. And yes, some of the questions taxed our brains! This week was my first giving school tours and I was totally amazed the knowledge the kids had and the interest they showed. History is an important part of education and the museum is pleased to be a part of their learning. Thanks to those who have brought in photos of early PC Fairs. We would love to have a few more for our display at the fair. Photos can be sca...
Senior Meals Thursday, May 14th - Casserole Friday, May 15th - Salisbury Steak Tuesday, May 19th - Not available May birthdays - let us know when you sign in for dinner if you are a May baby You could be the winner of a 10-meal dinner certificate. American Legion Poppies The American Legion Auxiliary Unit #57 will be distributing poppies in the downtown Malta area during the month of May. Auxiliary poppies are an important fundraiser toward the shared mission of helping veterans and their families. Please support our veterans by donating and...
Part I My sympathy to Shirley and George Eklund (longtime friends) on the loss of their son, Tim. Helen Depuydt Sally Austin and I, Helen, went to the funeral. Pastor Bruce Hill of Whitewater preached at the funeral. The “Woman of Faith” Meetings, in Billings, were well attended by these women from Whitewater: Ree S., Joanne H., Margie O., Jamie and her mom, Nancy LaBrie, Monika Taylor and Linda B. I rode to Billings with Monika, but did not get to the meetings. Sorry I didn’t go and if I misse...
Steve and Judy Henry of Laurel spent several days visiting his mother Dora Henry in honor of Mother’s Day. While here, they rebuilt her yard fence which needed some repair. They had dinner at the GN in Malta on Saturday evening. Doris Nicholson had her daughter Barb home for the holiday and enjoyed dinner at the GN on Saturday. Polly Solberg went to Ismay on Wednesday for grandson Devon’s recital. On Thursday she flew to Florida to visit relatives. Nothing in man is more serious than his sen...
Happy Mother’s Day! What a nice day for all the mothers from this area. The temperature was in the 60s, the sky was mostly sunny, the wind was light! I know this stuff because I was changing a flat tire and took note of the conditions! Ranchers have started branding in the Loring area. Dixie Stordahl, Twilla Johannesen, Cameron and DeeDee helped Ethan and Austin Weise celebrate their 18th birthday last Sunday at the Trafton Park. Carmen Norville, Ellie and Aubrie, of White Hall, helped Amus a...
Grapevine questions for this week were answered by Hi-Line District #7 Garden Club Members who met on May 1 in Saco, Mt. Question A: What is your favorite plant? Question B: What is your favorite garden tip?...
1 years ago May 13, 1915 Headline: Graduation Exercises Friday, May 21 Next week Friday at the Bison Theater in this city will occur the first graduating exercise of the Malta High School. A class of three young ladies will graduate this year as follows: Miss Lillie Davidson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Davidson of Wagner, and old time residents of this section; Miss Mildred Wilson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Wilson, who have been residents of Malta for some time past; Iola Tressier, d...
1 Years of Phillips County Fair, Past to Present Noel Emond grew up on a ranch in the Regina area and was involved in FFA during school. In 1958 Noel became the 4H Leader of the Regina Grasshopper 4H Club. They covered all aspects of programs from sewing to beef. He camped out with the kids in an old school bus at the Dodson Noel Emond Fairgrounds and sometimes even slept in the barn with the animals. He continued on that happy trail for 20 years and truly kept the 4H pledge and the motto, 'To...
PHILLIPS COUNTY SHERIFF NEWS LOG Apr 24 thru May 1 Check out our website: www.phillipscountysheriff.org and our Facebook page, Phillips County Sheriff’s Office. Please remember to file a new burn permit for the 2015 year. If you plan on doing any burning in 2015, please file one BEFORE you start to burn. These permits are good for all of 2015 and you only have to file one a year, not every time you burn. All 2014 permits will no longer be valid after December 31, 2014. Thank you! April 25, 2015 12:43 a.m. Deputy performed security checks in t...
CITY OF MALTA APRIL 2015 BUILDING PERMITS #5633, Denis & Paula Bolland, Trafton’s 3rd BLK 16 Lot 10, 11, 12, Cement patio & sidewalk & wood steps. #5635, Mark Hungerford, Trafton’s 1st BLK 9 Lot 9B, Garage. #5636, Craig & Janine Stiles, Cosner’s 1st BLK 7 Lot 12, Cement Slab & Gazebo. #5637, Jake Handley, Cosner’s 1st BLK 2 Lot 4,5,6, Deck. #5639, Christine Snider, Cosner’s 3rd BLK 2 Lot 13 & 14, Garage. #5640, Joanne Kalal, Trafton’s 3rd BLK 17 Lot 13 & 14, Garage. #5643, John Demarais, Trafton’s 1st BLK 11 25’ of Lot 2,3, 7’ of 4 Shingles. ZO...
Pinochle First was Shirley Jones with 6950 and second was Margret Leader with 6390. Traveling prize was awarded to Lou Olson and Nancy Sonnickson. First was Clarence Jacobson with a score of 5820 and second was Lou Olson with a score of 5620. Traveling prize was awarded to Sylvia Kaasa and Roger Ereaux. Malta Duplicate Bridge Club Wednesday, April 29 saw Keith Stine and Byron Ereaux capture first place. Malcolm Clouse and Margo Rush came in second. Monday winners were Cathy Salsbery and Malcolm Clouse. Nellie Ereaux and Byron Ereaux were...
The Malta Cemetery District is getting ready for Memorial Day Weekend. Watering, mowing, and trimming will continue through May 21st. A map and directory to aid in finding grave sites will be available in the northwest comer of the cemetery. If visitors need additional help, the caretaker will be on the grounds during the Memorial Day weekend. The Board asks that you drive only on established roads when you are decorating your graves. A steel posts means "do not drive". Again this year artificial flowers will be available at the cemetery shop...
