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Several musical acts graced the Malta High School Auditorium stage last weekend for the 19th Annual Milk River Gospel Jamboree. The three-day event started on Friday, June 17, and concluded on Sunday, June 20. This year's event was the first MRGJ summer event held since 2019, before the pandemic. "We are excited and we are pleased," said John Koss, chairman of the Milk River Gospel Jamboree. Koss said that attendance was down on the first two nights, but numbers grew to over 160 on Sunday. The...
The 19th Annual Milk River Gospel Jamboree (MRGJ) featured plenty of talent this past weekend, all deserving to tell their own story. This year, the PCN caught up with David Irvin, half of the husband-wife duo David and Beth Irvin, who have been married for close to 38 years. They had previously performed at the MRGJ in 2018, and Beth by herself in 2017 as a comedian. The couple, who performs acoustic gospel and country music, live in a town named Peculiar, which is near Kansas City, Mo. "We are...
On Wednesday, June 29, at 6:30 p.m. Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, which is celebrating its 50th year, will present King Lear. The tour, as always, started on June 15, with four nights of King Lear at Montana State University. This is followed by four nights this week, 22-25, of the other show they are doing, Twelfth Night, at MSU. They then hit the road for Hobson on the 27th and Lewistown on the 28th, before coming to Malta. The tour this year is 77 shows over a total of 85 days, ending in...
At the June 14 Malta City Council meeting, Mayor John Demarais and the council received word that the cost for the new Trafton Lift Station came in at $200,000 over the original bid. “This actually isn’t too bad,” said Mayor Demarais. “When comparing other cities and the issues they are having. Prices are up all over. A new water tank in Cut Bank came in over a million dollars over bid. This is what the entire country is dealing with, and the city needs this new lift station.” The council approved the application for a loan in two installme...
The Phillips County Library has the theme of “Oceans of Possibilities” for this summer’s reading program. We encourage preschoolers, through coming high school seniors; to sign up and earn an award for every five hours of reading up to 40 hours. Sign-up will begin the week of June 6th. It is important to read during the school break to help avoid the “summer slump.” It is with great appreciation that the library thanks its sponsors who make the summer reading program such a success. The library has a selection of various items for all the r...
Hunters interested in signing up for licenses or permits left over from the special license and permit drawing can do so from June 20 through July 20. This new process for the sale of surplus licenses began in 2020 in response to issues in years past. The old process was vulnerable to long lag times, confusion and a perception of inequity for those unable to use the first-come, first-served online option starting at 5 a.m. Hunters can sign up for leftover licenses and permits that were not distributed by the drawing through MyFWP on the FWP...
"Red" Jorgensen, 77, died peacefully on Sunday, June 12, 2022. He is on to his next wild ride. His going away party will be held July 16, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the North 40 Bar in Great Falls, MT. All are welcome. Red's family invites his friends to share stories and images on the Red Jorgensen Facebook group. Condolences for the family may be shared at www.SchniderFuneralHome.com....
Many of the Loringites attended the funeral services for Ruth Flansaas on Tuesday in Malta. We send our condolences to the family. I made the trip in to town on Monday evening for the sharing of memories. The wind blew like it would never stop on a couple of days. The community picnic was postponed due to wet, windy weather. Then on Thursday the weather was almost perfect, calm, 70’s. Then back at it on Friday and hot. I think it got to 90 degrees. Saturday was very warm but in the evening it s...
Long time Whitewater resident Mark Lagesen drove to North Dakota to attend the wedding of his grandson Staten, the son of Chad and Joy. Chad and his two brothers went to school in Whitewater. Rena and Bob Math were in Billings last week to welcome a new granddaughter born to Tasha and Wade Keller. She is their fourth child. Jimmy Murdock had his 65th birthday on the 13th. Now he can retire! Ha! Farmers never retire. Get Well wishes to Allie Olsen, Dorine (Brown) Taylor, Jays sister and Gary Anderson who are recovering from medical issues. A...
Polly Solberg was busy helping with the Gospel Jamboree all weekend. Young Mr. Skunk startled me on Saturday evening when I started up my steps and he was on the porch but scampered off. No one has done anything about him yet. The town sends condolences to the Shaver family in the death of Jeff Shaver in Great Falls this week. The Shavers grew up and attended school in Dodson. It rained again starting Saturday evening, all Sunday and beyond. I guess we need all the moisture we can get.....and I...
Malta Senior Center BINGO is every Friday at 1:00 at the Malta Senior Center P.C. Coffee in Billings 7-18 Meet old friends from Phillips County for coffee at Downtown Perkins, 825 North 27th St, Billings, July 18, at 10 a.m. Call Carl Solberg for more information, 406-656-9492. Bring a friend!...
Sympathy to the family of Ruth Flansaas (Carol Lumbsens) is her daughter. The following is the opinion of Mrs. Austin: Sympathy to adorable baby calves, who are branded and operated on without any anesthetic etc. It is cruel. Write to Peta- Professional and Ethical Treatment of Animals. I’ll get the address for Montana. Get well and good luck to Bob and Pat Anderson, now living at the Hi-Line Retirement Home. Also get well wishes to Dorrine Brown-(Jay Brown’s sister), formerly of Whi...
It’s not a plane, not a dinosaur…but a flying reptile! The museum added a model Pteranodon to the great room this year. Although Pteranodons didn’t inhabit this part of the continent, we think he fits in nicely between the Curry brothers’ photo and moose. Pteranodons were interesting little guys, standing on all fours when not flying in search of fish. This was learned when fossilized tracks were found, showing the four contact points. Also, like some birds (and hang gliders), Pteranodons rode thermals. However, the museum’s Pteranodo...
Thank you for all your support as we embark on our 53rd season! The start of this summer was undeniably rocky, as we navigated around COVID cases, virtual rehearsals, cancelled flights and missing materials. We are in the final week of tetris for our Rep schedule: rehearsing & building 3 shows all at once, over a 3-week period. I wanted to address a little hiccup in the branding for our programming: The Complete History of America (abridged), written by the (in)famous trio of comedians known as The Reduced Shakespeare Company, is definitely a...
Dear fellow Americans, Remember way back in 2008, as he was making a presidential pick me speech, Barack Obama said we would have to "fundamentally transform America?" Where good is evil and evil is good. Look around you, abortion - good. Pro-life - bad. Stealing is okay just as long as you steal from the right people or businesses. You can even kill somebody gets out on a no-cash bond and do it again, all in the name of equal justice. You don't transform something you love. I love this country, I love what it stands for, you can come from...
Cooke City felt like a very long ways from anywhere when I arrived there 52 years ago. I had driven over the Beartooth Pass from Red Lodge, and was still awestruck when I rolled into town. I had never seen such magnificent country. I rented a cabin from Olive Nordquist who used to own a ranch on the Clark Fork where Ernest Hemingway stayed. There were saddle horses to rent tied to hitching posts at each end of town, and bears were frequent visitors after dark. I got a job there with an...
1 years ago- Wednesday, June 20, 2012 Malta District purchases Blue Bird bus The Malta School District is getting into the bus business. The district has purchased a 1999 Blue Bird coach bus from Bouma Truck Sales in Great Falls for $63,500. Malta trustees gave their permission for the purchase at last week’s board meeting. Supt. Kris Kuehn said the district hopes to have enough money left in the general fund at the end of June when the fiscal year ends to fund the purchase. District Business Manager Jane Knudsen said Monday it appears the m...
$100 REWARD Lost Billfold. Please return to Rusty or Christopher by calling 406-654-7273. ---------------------------------- The Phillips County News is seeking a general assignment reporter to join their staff. This is a full time position, which would include gathering and writing local news, taking photos, possibly some design work and general office work. News writing experience is preferred, but would be willing to train the right candidate. Pay and benefits depend on experience. The PCN offers a benefits package which includes health...
CALL FOR BIDS The Malta Irrigation District will accept sealed proposals at the office of Malta Irrigation District until 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, for the purchase of: One (1) 1996 GMC 2.5 Ton Dump Truck. One (1) Table Saw. Items will be sold in an as-is condition. Items can be seen at Malta Irrigation District headquarters at 509 South 3rd Street East, Malta, MT. Questions, contact Russ Brookie at 654-7384. Malta Irrigation District reserves the right to refuse any or all bids. Deliver bids in person to the district office or mail...
The following are top times and marks from the 2022 track and field season for Saco, Whitewater, and Dodson High School athletes. SACO PANTHERS 100 Meters: 1. M. Caves 13.63PR May 14 District 3C Meet 400 Meters: 1. B. Downing 1:00.16PR Apr 8 Havre Lions 2. M. Caves 1:06.85PR Apr 26 Cal Wearley Memorial Javelin - 800g: 1. B. Downing 115' 1PR May 14 District 3C Meet High Jump: 1. B. Downing 5' 2PR Apr 8 Havre Lions Pole Vault: 1. B. Downing 13' 6PR May 28 State B-C Meet 2. M. Caves 10' 6PR Apr 8...
The Malta Swim Team has had two early meets this season to get things going. On June 4 and 5, the team was in Harlem for the Harlem Invitational. On June 11 and 12, the team traveled to Chinook for that Invitational Meet. Malta head coach Darrow Messerly said, “Things are going good for the early season. The kids are doing very well to start off the year, they’re working their butts off and improving every day.” In the female 200IM (ages 11-12), Taya Wilke took 5th in Harlem and 2nd in Chinook. Female 50 Free (9-10), Brooke Negus was 6th in Ha...
On Saturday, June 18, 2022, a benefit was held at the Lucky Bullet on behalf of Barb Bushman. Barb was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in March of this year. Triple negative breast cancer is a fast-growing cancer. So far, she has had chemotherapy twice and a treatment of Keytruda (an immune infusion, to help her body fight off infection/sickness). After 4 treatments she will begin chemo every week and an infusion of Keytruda every 3 weeks. Once she receives her 4th round of chemo,...