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On Friday, August 4, the 102nd Phillips County Fairgrounds will be the site of plenty of musical talent that includes an up-and-coming country music band that moved halfway across the country to start something special in 2014. That band, Two Way Crossing (TWC), now finds itself headed to Montana's longest running fair along with LoCash, who is currently riding the Billboard Top 100. Two Way Crossing will share the stage with both LoCash and local opening act Trial by Fire starting at 6 p.m. on...
The Malta School District held their Board Meeting last Wednesday, July 12 The school board approved a credit and debit payment option on their infinite campus system. The move to credit card payments included two motions presented to the board by Superintendent of Malta Public Schools Kris Kuehn. The first motion presented was to approve the ability to offer credit and debit payments and the second was to set up a student activities account to collect those types of payments. “The board has t...
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF PHILLIPS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, THE FOLLOWING STAGE I RESTRICTIONS AND EXEMPTIONS HAVE BEEN AUTHORIZED FOR PHILLIPS COUNTY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: Stage I Restrictions Effective Immediately: 1. Campfires and other fires are prohibited except in approved recreation sites. Liquid petroleum and LPG stoves that can be turned on and off are allowed. 2. Smoking, is prohibited outside vehicles, buildings, and developed recreation sites, unless you are in a 3-foot-diameter area cleared of all burnable vegetation and materials....
A special meeting is scheduled in regards to the City Pool on Tuesday, August 8 at the City Hall gymnasium in Malta at 7:00 p.m. Three of five mayoral candidates were in attendance, earning a nod from current Mayor Shyla Jones. "I want to welcome all the candidates here," she said. "I think it's great that you guys are coming (to the city council meetings) because we are about to set budgets. The budgets will be decided this year for next year." Though they did not set the budget that night,...
Because of the increased fire danger and fire calls, the Phillips County Fire Department will not be dispatched to calls of smoke in an area. If you suspect there is a fire please call Phillips County Dispatch to see if it is yet reported, but also investigate the source of the smoke. Our resources are limited and this season is poised to be a very busy one. Give the dispatcher as much location information as possible and remember our fire departments are volunteer organizations that are dedicated to helping, but also cannot be chasing ghost...
LOCATION (June 26, 2017) – Ranchers Stewardship Alliance, Inc. (RSA) has been awarded a $300,000 conservation grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), RSA’s president Leo Barthelmess announced. Additional matching funds of $110,000 bring the total funds to $410,000. The NFWF grant allows RSA to reach out to and engage landowners in Blaine, Phillips and Valley counties to achieve positive results for wildlife and the ranching community. Member agencies and groups have pledged to act cooperatively to support the mission sta...
USDA’s Farm Service Agency announced that Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has authorized emergency haying on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) lands beginning July 16 through Aug. 30, 2017 for counties in Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota designated as D2 or greater on the U.S. Drought Monitor. Landowners interested in emergency haying of CRP acres should contact their local FSA office. Not all CRP practices qualify for emergency haying. Prior approval from FSA is required before CRP Emergency Haying begins. Eligible CRP p...
As of July 6, 2017, Phillips County has met the extreme drought (D3) criteria on the U.S. Drought Monitor and livestock producers in the county are eligible to sign up for the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP). Applications are required for 2017 losses. The LFP application and supporting documentation for 2017 losses must be submitted by January 30, 2018; however, 2017 acreage reports are required to be filed for all eligible land no later than the final reporting date of November 15, 2017. Acreage reports filed after that date will not...
Letter to the Editor, I could comment on Trump, Jr's explanation of the infamous meeting he and (every day there is a new person added to the number) that met in Trump tower supposedly to get dirt on Hillary. But by the time this goes to press there will probably be more, but Papa Trump said right up front when the story broke that Jr. was transparent in the whole matter. Guess his idea of transparent is trickle down as needed info. Thought transparent meant you presented all vital information when requested at the beginning. But Sunday...
Letter to the Editor, In regards to the fires in Landusky and Zortman, I would like to thank John Carnahan and his crew for their prompt and good work on the fires. John and his crew accomplished more for less money than all the rest combined. I have known John all my life. He used to work for us and has always been able to do a good job. When is the last time anyone has seen a County Commissioner get on a Cat and Dozer and work with his crew for the good of the whole county. Thanks a lot, John. Russ Cebulski Zortman, Mont....
As wet as it’s been in some parts of Montana, it’s been dry as a bone in others. I haven’t seen rain in more than a month at my home in Malta or my cabin on Fort Peck. It rained in Malta last night but I missed it. I was headed home from the lake to water the garden when my wife called to tell me our dock – with pontoon boat attached – had blown off shore and was resting against a neighbors dock. I turned around at Saco and headed back to our cabin on the appropriately named Big Dry Arm. Clou...
So I finally mustered the courage to watch a remake of my first favorite television show and as embarrassing as it is to write, I liked it. I was about five years old when the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers first came on Saturday, August 28, 1993. That day is also my father’s birthday. I was hooked from the first episode and rarely missed an airing of it until eventually I outgrew it and they changed the show up a couple of times. As a young kid playing with my brothers and other kids we would alw...
MALTA - Joelyn Rae Slade, 63, passed away, July 7, 2017, at Billings Clinic after complications due to lung cancer. Memorial funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M., Friday July 14th, at the Malta Lutheran Church, with burial to follow at the Malta Cemetery. There will be a no host family/friend gathering Thursday July 13th at 7:00 P.M., at the Tin Cup, in Malta to celebrate Joelyn's life. Arrangements have been made with Kirkwood Funeral Home of Malta and condolences may be left for the family...
Kenneth Walters, 78, of Hallock, Minnesota passed away at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota on Friday, July 7, 2017. Kenneth Earl Walters was born July 19, 1938 in Hallock to Alfred and Frances (Gamble) Walters. He was baptized and confirmed in St. John’s Episcopal Church. Kenneth worked as a lifeguard and swimming instructor at Lake Bronson State Park. He graduated from Hallock High School in 1957 and enlisted in the U.S. Army that same year. Kenneth completed his military duty and was honorably discharged on May 27, 1960. He r...
Whist On Tuesday, July 11, Leonard Leader won with a score of 46. Clarence Jacobson took a close second with 41 points. Traveling Prize went to Lou Olson. Hi-Line Whist On Tuesday, July 11, Pearl and Curt defeated Clara and Delores by a score of 14-4. The duo extended their dominance defeaint Clara and Dolores 14-7 in a second game. "We were on fire and couldn't be put out," Pearl said. Team's switched up and Pearl's fire was put out as she and Clara fell to Curt and Agnes 13-5 in a first game. The flame was relit as Clara and Pearl and Clara...
Retired teacher, Deanna Bergstrom of Harlem, Mont. was chosen as Sr. Citizen of Blaine County this year in recognition of the volunteer work and significant contributions in the area. She lists her hobbies as knitting and quilting, including knitting caps for newborns, and small quilts for childrens hospitals around the state. Bergstrom is the daughter of Jim and Dagmar Farstad of Malta....
While doing a search for genealogy I came cross a story I thought would be interesting to tell. Thunder and lightning are common place events during the month of July in Phillips County as they were also in 1934. So, let’s travel back to the Phillips Ranch in south Phillips County. Taking cover in a camp wagon during a thunderstorm were Pat Barrow, Bert Jarvis, Frank Baker, and two unidentified men. Suddenly the men became victims of a stray lightning bolt. The bolt struck Barrow burning the metal ring from his watch and melting the glass c...
Loring got two sprinkles this last week, about one tenth all together. Better than nothing! The air was cleaned and smelled good! The temperatures are still in the 90’s every day. Dixie Stordahl and Rodney drove to Billings on Friday to see the kids. I got in on the awards ceremony at the state games for golf where my grandson, Rocco, won a bronze for his age group! Whitney Blunt hosted the Loring ELCW on Wednesday. The group decided on paint color for upstairs and down stairs, the trim color a...
Malta Senior Meals Thursday, July 20th - Chicken Cordon Bleu Friday, July 21st - Dill salmon Tuesday, July 25th - Sloppy Joes Do you have a birthday in July? Be sure to sign up for a 10 meal certificate for July when you sign in for dinner. You could be the winner. Meals on Wheels The GN has gotten the Meals on Wheels contract for the 2017-18 fiscal year. Congregate meals served at the GN will remain at $4 per meal. Malta Trails Meeting 7-20. Malta Trails meeting is July 20th-Thursday; 7 pm at Stretches CHS Big Sky Customer Appreciation BBQ 7-2...
June 27, 2017 3:12 a.m. Lake Wind Advisory remains in effect until 9pm tonight. 6:19 a.m. Local convenience store requested law enforcement assistance with a male “outside arguing with himself”; Undersheriff responded to the call; male found to be okay, just passing through. 7:28 a.m. Male reported a male hitchhiker in the Greenacres area; caller advised male had been checked out and was okay. 10:35 a.m. Female reported an IRS scam. 11:43 a.m. Female reported a suspicious female driving around an apartment complex looking for someone; Undersher...
Sympathy to those who lost family lately. Sympathy to all who lost land or property in the “July” Fire of Zortman and Landusky. A “Shout Out” to all the fire fighters and those who helped fight fires in any way. It is so terrible that almost 11,000 acres were burned! Please, be careful of camp fires, cigarettes, etc. It is so dry, however, we in Whitewater had one good shower. It all helps. There were about 15 people from South Carolina who participated in the “Tent Revival” at Whitewater...
Polly Solberg attended a meeting in Malta on Wednesday. Dora Henry spent Wednesday in Havre having her car looked after, medical and shopping. Bill Henry and one of his workmen stopped to check on his mom, Dora Henry, on Friday. Bill has been worried how the extreme heat has been affecting older people like his mom. It was good to have Jim and Kelly Solberg, Sid and Merrimae Solberg and Charlie and Sharon Kienenberger at services at the Lutheran Church on Sunday. They had come to attend Art Solb...
1 years ago July 12, 1917 Some 1,000 acres were hailed out on Alkali Creek during the week. Those suffering total crop losses were William Radunz, Herman Lucht, John Lundstrom, William Holzheimer, Smith Vandeport, Charley Bungay, Emil Lundstrom and Gus Parent. ☼ ☼ ☼ The past week was a bumper week for tourists with over 100 cars from Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and the Dakota passing through Malta. Many people stayed the night here because of the excellent hotel accommodations. ☼ ☼ ☼ A great...
Lorenzo Lustri Intern at the Great Plains Dinosaur Museum Favorite Meal: Pizza with potato, sausage Favorite Hobby: Reading science fiction Fave Spot in P.C.: Our current dig-site north of Malta Favorite Dessert: Pistacio Ice Cream Dream Vacation: Japan One thing you would want to have on a desert island: A filled up ten thousand pound water tank....
The first Houlie Memorial Golf Tournament hosted 17 four person teams, making the event the largest event hosted at Marian Hills Golf Course in 2017. The event was held to honor Donnie Hould, who passed away in December of 2015. "It has been going better than we ever dreamed it would be," said Kay Hould, the widow of Donnie Hould. "Eleven years ago when we had the golf tournament for Donnie's seventy-fifth birthday party, we had 72 golfers and today we have 68." The event was won by the team com...