One Nation, Under God
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Have you driven east of Malta on highway two and noticed a few creatures, that look like a cross between Jurassic Park and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory? Those dinosaurs, one 26 foot long Lime Green, Orange, blue and purple Brontosaur, one Mustang Blue, orange bellied and green horned triceratops and one purple stegosaurus now guard the front yard of the Great Plains Dinosaur Museum. Malta's newest members are less than one mile east of Little Ott's Sinclair, the only other dinosaur on t... Full story
Commissioner Lesley Robinson, Phillips County, Mont., was sworn in on May 23 as president of the Western Interstate Region (WIR), a caucus affiliated with the National Association of Counties (NACo). During her swearing-in at NACo's WIR conference in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska, Robinson spoke of her commitment to be a strong voice for Western county policy priorities at the federal level. "As president of NACo's Western Interstate Region, I will help shape federal policies that directly... Full story
If someone were to ask you to put your hair in a braid, cut it off, put it into an envelope and send it to Florida, would you do it? Seems silly right? How about it someone were to say that you were doing the above for a child, who because of cancer, suffered hair loss to do radiation treatment? Not so silly anymore, aye? Well, last Wednesday, word got to the PCN that two graduating seniors, Meghan Johnson and Bethanee Jaynes were doing just that, right next door at Sue Kaluza’s Sheer E... Full story
The First State Bank Car Show and the opening races at the PCMS Hi-Line Drag Strip go together like peas and carrots...that is, if peas were some of the coolest cars this side of the Mississippi and carrots could fly down the road at over 100 miles per hour. The 11th Annual First State Bank Car Show in Malta is predicted to bring in nearly 100 entries, according to Terry Skones of FSB, including motorcycles and tractors. "The majority are cars though and we sometimes get people who come all the... Full story
The City of Malta Town Council meeting was held last Tuesday and the council heard many topics on the night including the city's pool opening soon, CTEP funds being awarded to Malta Trails, Inc. as well as a discussion on the possibility of a new Senior Center in the county. Mayor Shyla Jones said that pending an inspection by the state, the Malta City Pool should be open by Friday, June 6. She said that the city is looking at hiring up to 10 lifeguards this summer season and that the new... Full story
A Michigan man was recently charged with three felonies in Philips County District Court after a wild night in which he allegedly burned a stolen vehicle, robber a number of county residents and stole another vehicle. Jason Nicholas Leteff, 36 of Pinckney, Mich., pleaded not guilty criminal mischief, theft, and evidence tampering in district court on Wednesday, May 28 as he appeared in court via Justice Video Network (JVN). On July 24, 2013, The Phillips County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a local resident reporting a vehicle fire a... Full story
I’ve been fishing for nearly 60 years so you’d think I’d know what I’m doing. And at times I do. But if I’m not catching anything, my confidence quickly heads south. I get nervous and twitchy, convinced that I’m the only guy on the lake who’s getting skunked. I’ll switch plugs, move the boat, even pull out the binoculars to spy on other anglers. However, I will never, ever, ask for advice or admit that I’m fishless. It would be like admitting I’m lost. Just give me a little time. I’ll figure t... Full story
The Romans referred to the dog days as diēs caniculārēs and associated the hot weather during the days with the star Sirius – the Dog Star – and believed it to be an evil time when the “sea boiled” and “burning fevers” ensued. Sounds like dinner at my Mother-in-law’s house, but I digress. The Old Farmer’s Almanac lists the period of the dog days as running from July 3 through August 11, also pointing to the Dog Star but adding that this is the time of year with the least amount of rainfall in the Northern Hemisphere. Before I became a “journali... Full story
The sun shone in so many way on Memorial Day. From the bright, shinning parade to the recognition of our fallen heroes. The tribute from the parade to the memorials and prayer and then containing at the VFW was an awesome display of respect for the past, present and future veterans. It was an honor to among the audience watching it all unfold in all its glory. God Bless the USA! Marysue Davis, Malta... Full story
The Whitewater track team has returned from the State meet. The competitors were Kourtney Simonson, Keira Simonson and Jeret Warren. They all had personal best records and actually broke a few school records. Congratulations Penguins! Their coaches were Heather Simonson and Char Wasson. Colt Kornfeld, son of Brenda and Greg Kornfeld, won second in team roping, fourth in Breakaway roping, first in Boys goat tying, third in Ribbon Roping, fourth in Chute Dogging, and third in Jr. Bull riding and... Full story
Briefly Building/Zoning Please note: to submit any new permit applications ASAP as our Building Inspector is retiring. After his retirement it could be considerable time before we have another. Malta Kiwanis 6-3. Malta Kiwanis will meet on Tues. June 3 at 6 p.m. at Westside Cafe. We need to plan concessions for the June 7 Malta Car Show and for the Country Music Showdown on June 13. Much help will be needed. American Legion 6-4. Malta American Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular monthly meeting on June 4, 2014 at 5 p.m. at the VFW Club.... Full story
Kate Murdock, who has been student teaching in New Mexico, drove back to Moscow, Idaho, for her graduation, majoring in art and elementary education. Her mother, Nancy, also attended. Bill and Lana Jesson flew over to Ohio to see Bill’s parents, Don and Nancy. Don was stricken with a stroke recently and is hospitalized. We wish him good and healthy again. They were Whitewater residents some years ago. Recent visitors at the Murdock Ranch were Jim and Pat’s granddaughter Mary Pat – Jess and B... Full story
Kay Taylor is recovering nicely after having her back operated on in Great Falls. We all wish her a complete recovery and are looking for her back at the center soon. Polly Solberg and Dora Henry were in Havre on Monday. Terri Cole and her daughter Kathy were in Malta on Sunday. Terri reported Wink is feeling much better and they are enjoying a nice visit with Kathy. We had a nasty wind, rain, and hail storm on Wednesday night. There was no buildup of hail on the ground but they sounded pretty... Full story
Donne William Jesson, age 83, of Johnsville and formerly of Lexington, left his earthly tent behind and exchanged it for a new one in Glory, Saturday evening, May 24, 2014, at Riverside Methodist Hospital following a brief illness. He was born on May 6, 1931, in Derry, PA, to the late Thomas and June (Gordon) Jesson. In 1949 Donne graduated from Lexington High School. He also attended and took courses at Kent State University. Shortly after high school Donne enlisted and served our country... Full story
Anna Eloise Brown Christiansen, 88, of Nashua passed away Sunday, June 1, 2014 at the Valley View Nursing Home in Glasgow, Montana. She was born at home in Chinook, Montana on August 12, 1925 to Otto and Flossie (Herdman) Brown. She grew up and attended school in Circle before moving with her two younger brothers to Brockway to live with her grandparents in 1941. She graduated from Brockway High School as Valedictorian in 1943. Anna worked for the Ration Board for a time before taking a job in... Full story
Roan Wesley Korman was born on Thursday, May 29 at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital. He weighed seven pounds, 11 ounces and is 19 inches long. His parents are Jess Korman and Kaiu Summers who live in Hinsdale. His maternal grandparents are Shelly Summers of Novinger, Miss., and Bobby Summers of Greentop, Miss. His paternal grandparents are Ronnie and Maxine Korman of Hinsdale.... Full story
Ken and Bonnie Wiederrick are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Patience, to Timothy Wiltse, son of Sue Wiltse of Great Falls and Mark Wiltse of Gillette WY. Tim is the grandson of Grace Lucas and the late Leroy Lucas of Malta and Clo and Gary Wiltse of Augusta GA. Patience is the granddaughter of Aldora Hervol and the late Henry Hervol of Dodson, and the late Helen and Jake Wiederrick of Malta. A private family ceremony is planned for October 11th with an open reception that... Full story
The Malta Chapter of Walleyes Unlimited is sponsoring an overnight fishing trip on June 28 and 29 at Fourchette Bay. Young fishers will be chosen from participating school in Phillips County who are in the fifth, sixth and seventh grades. If boys and girls in this age group fell that they would enjoy going on this overnight fishing trip, please ask a Walleye member for an application or contact Don Voegel at 654-1833, telling why you would like to go to Camp Walleye this summer. Drop off the... Full story
May 16 thru May 23 Please remember to file a new burn permit for the 2014 year. If you plan on doing any burning in 2014, please file one BEFORE you start to burn. These permits are good for all of 2014 and you only have to file one a year, not every time you burn. All 2013 permits will no longer be valid after December 31, 2013. Thank you! Check out our website: www.phillipscountysheriff.org. May 17, 14 3:09p.m. 911 received requesting assistance on the eastbound Amtrak; call transferred to Valley Co SO. 10:38p.m. Juvenile filed a verbal... Full story
June 2, 2004 10-years ago Sports: Malta’s Kevin Hanson of Malta and Saco’s Derek Beadle each win gold medals at the State Track Tournament in Missoula last weekend. Hanson won the gold by running the Class B 100-yard dash while Beadle took gold by winning the Class C 200-meter dash. *Dodson Class of 2004 graduates 11 seniors with Deserae Kill Eagle as Valedictorian and Nikki Johnson as Salutatorian. Headline: Locks of Love Not to be outdone by recent donations by the fairer sex to the Locks of Love program, Garren Kirkwood, 20, of Malta, she... Full story
The Malta M-ettes placed eighth in team standings at state after the State B meet in Butte, thanks to the heroic efforts of Sophia Stiles, Darby Schye and Jada Nicholson. The team scored 27.5 points in the two day event. Plains won the meet with 83, Big Fork was second with 58.5 and Manhattan was third with 38.3. Glasgow remained 2B's undisputed champ, taking fifth at the meet with a score of 34. Stiles was the only M-ette to bring home gold, but thanks to Schye and Nicholson, she was not the... Full story
Two Whitewater Penguins and a pair of Dodson Coyotes were unleashed upon Great Falls lat Friday and Saturday for the Class C State track and field meet. While neither school posted points, the teams should have plenty to be proud of, after showing such effort at the meet. Penguins Kourtney Simonson and Jeret Warren both posted personal bests in their running events. Kourtney Simonson placed seventh in the 400, but she placed, whilst breaking records. She set a new personal and school best with... Full story
One common question I always get is, “Where did you go to school?” The most common predetermined answer by readers is journalism school. I hate to break hearts, but I didn’t go to journalism school yet… The truth is until I landed a job here at the PCN, I didn’t like reading, let alone writing. In fact, there was nothing that made me more nervous than when my professors at Saint Louis Christian would say, we would have a 15 page dissertation or 30 page write up on a few scriptures. It was enoug... Full story
Malta Elementary School held its Accelerated Reading awards assembly recently and 122 students earned the right to spin the wheel or play Plinko for prizes. Prizes are donated from Malta businesses including: Dairy Queen, Westside Food Court, Little Ott's, Valley Drug, Stretches, Albertson's and Joes In & Out. Most improved readers and top point earners at each grade level received "dino dollars" which are donated by the First State Bank, First Security Bank and Independence Bank all of Malta.... Full story
A total of 16 Malta Elementary School students were named winners in this year's Smokey the Bear and Woodsy Owl Poster Contest. The contest is sponsored nationally by the National Garden Club and locally by the Malta Dirt Daubers Garden Club. In the first grade category of the competition, Malta's Sidney Mayer captured first place in the local contest as well as a first place finish in the state competition. Madelyn Ohl took second place in the local contest and Kyann Bergos placed third. In... Full story