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On the 27th of July at approx 3:09 a.m., Phillips County Dispatch received a call from a motorist stating he saw a young man walking down the middle of the highway wearing only underwear. When the man refused a ride, the motorist gave him a sweatshirt and continued on his way. The motorist called 911 as soon as service was available. Deputy Alan Guderjahn was dispatched to the area but initially could not find him. Guderjahn traveled several miles south and then north again. After stopping at a...
Nearly 60 people showed up to Malta’s Front Street Park on Wednesday evening following an incident earlier that day which left Phillips County Sheriff Deputy Alan Guderjahn in the hospital and in which 20-year-old Ambrose E. Mecklenburg lost his life. Candles were lit for the victims and a prayer circle was formed before Malta resident Kelly McCann started the ceremony. “Thank you for coming out in the rain tonight to honor our injured and our lost,” McCann said. “Today we meet to send out pra...
Larissa Allery was the down the block from her home in Malta last Wednesday night, babysitting for a friend when she got a frightening phone call. “I got the call at 11:26,” Allery told the PCN on Thursday. “My boyfriend called me and said the was a fire at our house.” Allery was told by officials that the fire was started when a ceiling fan near the back of the trailer home that had been disconnected arched and started the blaze. She said the firefighters at the scene had to poke holes all along the roof looking for hotspots and had the ent...
Dozens of Malta residents woke up last Wednesday and found purchases from a Missoula Walmart on their bank statements. Problem is, none of them were in Missoula to make said purchases. Over a two-day span, stolen debit card numbers were used to make purchases at the Missoula Wal Mart store. Phillips County Sheriff Scott Moran has contacted the Missoula Police Department and Walmart for transaction information and videos. Moran told the PCN on Thursday that local banks are supplying the Sheriff’s Office information which he is forwarding with t...
THURSDAY, AUGUST 4 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Registration: 4-H - Steel Building. Weigh scale opens at 10:00 a.m. 2 p.m. Weigh Scale Closes for Animals to be weighed 4 p.m. Judging will take place in the following order: Swine Showmanship and Market Swine FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 7 a.m. 4-H/ First State Bank Breakfast 8 a.m. Judging will take place in the following order: - Beef Showmanship, Market Beef, Breeding Beef 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 4-H Interview judging begins - Steel Building 12 p.m. Judging of Sheep S...
The property on Fort Peck Lake that my wife and I bought last year included a cabin, a dock and assorted outbuildings. Foremost among them is an outhouse. It’s grandfathered into the covenants. I can’t move it or tear it down and rebuild it, but I can sure use it. I’ve always enjoyed the outhouse experience and it certainly beats leaning up against a tree. There’s a one-holer up on the border at an old homestead I visit a few times every fall. It’s miles from anywhere, yet offers a civilized...
It was hard to get out of bed and come to work on Thursday morning. It was a rough week in Phillips County and the thought of having to report on the tragic things that have taken place in our community recently left me lethargic and depressed. At big media outlets, the idea is to get the news – good or bad – out as fast as possible. I received several calls on Wednesday morning from reporters looking for information, photos and quotes. At first, I was hesitant to help these folks in their quest. It seems like more often than not, the only tim...
Last week our editor was out of town, which can be a daunting task for anyone that has little to no experience being an editor of a small town newspaper. A lot goes into making a weekly newspaper when you have only a few reporters that have to help with every aspect of a newspaper. But I have to say I am really proud of our staff. Everyone stepped up, including Evie our intern who wrote her first column in this very space last week. Sarah and Deb were very proactive and for that I am grateful....
Gary Lawrence Taylor, 68, passed away July 25, 2016 at his home south of Saco from complications of his illnesses. Gary was a life-long resident of the Saco community. Gary was born in Glasgow, Mont., on June 28, 1948 to Florence and Lawrence Taylor. On June 23, 1973, the rancher married the school teacher, Vivian Baquet, in Choteau, Mont. Gary attended Saco School graduating in 1966 and then attended Northern Montana College majoring in business. Before finishing his degree, he returned to the...
Agnes Laurene (Hasler) Young, age 94, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016, at the Phillips County Hospital of natural causes. A memorial service was held Thursday, July 14th, at 2 p.m. at the Kirkwood Funeral Home in Malta, Mont. Agnes was born on February 24, 1922, in Whitetail, Mont., to John and Bernice (Wiltfong) Hasler. She grew up in Whitetail, Mont., and later the family moved to Malta where she met and later married James L. Young on August 28, 1940. Jim and Agnes ranched south of Malta...
“Welcome home” to Ike Hellie who is back from Hi-Line. Happy birthday to Pat Murdock who had a party at North 40 on Sunday. It was well attended and we enjoyed cake and ice cream. Janet Murdock, Judy and Cliff Rustad and Diann Leibel were among the guests at the party. Late congratulations to Marrissa Green Wahl on winning at the Jean Green Golf Tournament. Congratulations to Tova Anderson and sister who won a signing award at the Milk River talent Contest. Great! Gale and Challise (my dau...
Card News Malta Duplicate Bridge Club On Monday, July 18, Malcolm Clouse and Keith Stine captured first place. Second was awarded to Margo Rush and Lois Goodheart. Wednesday winners were Keith Stine and Madelyn Anderson. Lois Goodheart and Byron Ereaux came in second. Monday, July 25, saw Byron Ereaux and Keith Stine tie with Margo Rush and Bonnie Millar for first place. At the Club Championship game held Wednesday afternoon, Les Solberg and Byron Ereaux came in first. Second was awarded to Bonnie Millar and Keith Stine. Our club desperately...
Rain, rain, and more rain! We shouldn’t complain—some places would love to share with us---but maybe let’s have a break? Wednesday was another wet day with two big storms of hard wind and rain. Prayers and good wishes for his recovery are sent by the community to Alan Guderjahn, as he was wounded in the line of duty as an officer. Nellie Sherman of Butte came to visit Dora Henry on Thursday. They visited with others that she knew when she was Dodson’s superintendent for six years. They enjoyed s...
Thank you for attending the 1st Annual Antiques/Collectibles Sale and Quilt Show. It was a success with many people finding treasures to buy. Thanks to the vendors who participated. A special thank you to those who shared their quilts and wall hangings. We continue to have visitors from across the U.S. and Canada. Our hours are Monday through Saturday 10 - 5. Stop in and visit our many displays. Enjoy the upcoming 101st Phillips County Fair in Dodson....
Malta Senior Meals Thursday, Aug 4th - Hot hamburger Friday, Aug 5th - Sweet/sour chicken Tuesday, Aug 9th - Roast beef Do you have a August birthday - sign up when you sign in for dinner - you could be the winner of the 10 dinner certificate. MHS Summer Band 8-8. On Monday, August 8 the Malta High School Summer Band will begin in the Malta High School band room. Questions call Erik Engebretson at 301-1258. P.C. Historical Society 8-8. The Phillips County Historical Society will be meeting Monday, August 8, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the...
This past week, three Malta churches came together to host Vacation Bible School to an average of 75 children each day. The volunteer staff voted on a mission project that the VBS children could help support. "Operation Heal Our Patriots" is a ministry of Samaritan's Purse designed to strengthen the marriages of wounded and injured members of the U.S. Military. The project includes a week long wilderness retreat at Samaritan Lodge Alaska providing physical and spiritual renewal to wounded...
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to notify the public and seek comments on a proposal to micro-surface about 8.1 miles of U.S. Highway 2 between Dodson and Malta in Phillips County. The project begins east of Dodson at reference post 458.6 (east of the railroad overpass) and extends east for 8.1 miles ending west of Malta at reference post 466.72. Proposed work includes micro-surfacing to fill ruts, seal and cover, centerline and shoulder rumble strips, delineation, and pavement markings. The purpose of the project is t...
We at the Chamber are excited to partner with Phillips County Hospital to promote the Montana Cardiac Ready Community program. This program strives to educate our community and collaborate with stakeholders including EMS services, hospitals, community leaders and the public to enhance the essential elements of the cardiac arrest Chain of Survival. One aspect available to all of you is FREE Hands-Only CRP training for your business or organization. This will not certify your employees in CRP but will educate them in the newest techniques. Heart...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on ice fishing contests proposed for the 2016-2017 winter season. Participants must comply with state fishing regulations, including daily and possession limits. Applications for ice fishing contests may be approved, approved with conditions, or denied by the FWP Fisheries Division in Helena. Conditions placed on contests may help to minimize fish mortality, regulate harvest, reduce user conflicts and/or require additional access site maintenance when needed. Information on the proposed f...
1 years ago August 3, 1916 Hinsdale men held for rustling Three brothers known generally as Ottenstroer boys and their step father Charles W. Smith were arrested and brought to the county jail yesterday charged with grand larceny and C.W. Smith with receiving stolen property, in connection with the disappearance of cattle in the north country near Baylor. Jack Teal, deputy sheriff stationed at Hinsdale, was instrumental in running down the men and placing them under arrest and locating the bun...
A perfect evening for the entire family, the world’s most famous nanny flies into town, as only Fort Peck Summer Theatre can do it. Loaded with tapdancing, magic and special effects, get ready to hum along to all your favorite tunes, as Disney’s classic film comes alive on stage for the first time at FPST! Starring as Mary Poppins and Bert are Glasgow native Quinn Vaira and FPST Artistic Director Andy Meyers. This will mark Vaira and Meyers’ 17th appearance together, having most memorably at FPST played opposite each other as Mrs. and Mr. B...
The summer is speeding by! We have been fortunate up here in the Loring country with so much rain, but no hail and no flooding. The crops look fantastic to me however I must qualify that with I am no expert! I traveled to Ekalaka this weekend and saw huge fields of sunflowers and corn. They looked beautiful! Cary Woodruff and Klara of the Great Plains Dinosaur Museum and I took in the Dinosaur Shindig in Ekalaka sponsored by the Carter County Museum. On Friday evening we were guests at a pitchfork fondue with about a hundred other...
The Malta City Council hosted two public hearings last Tuesday, July 26, with only a handful in attendance. The council approved changes to the City’s Water Project, approved the Malta Skatepark's Safety Rules and closed on two loans associated with the Water Project. The council’s first Public Hearing, Malta Mayor Shyla Jones read the council and attendees the First Reading of Ordinance #447, which is an amendment to ordinance #397 repealing section 13.04.075 or vacation rates. The changes to...
A total of 14 concerned Malta citizens showed up to Malta City Hall on Thursday evening – and one via conference call – in the first meeting to form a non-profit foundation to help raise funds for the construction of a new pool for Phillips County. In order to gain non-profit status with the State of Montana, the first things needing to be decided upon at the Thursday meeting was a name for the foundation as well as the election of officers. A brainstorm session was held and the first name decided upon for the foundation was “Funding Our Future...
The Phillips County Coalition for Healthy Choices is sponsoring a Responsible Alcohol Sales and Service training Wednesday, August 10, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the lower level of the Phillips County Coalition for Healthy Choices Building at 101 S. 7th St West. (The Old St. Mary’s School) The training is free of charge. The “Let’s Control It” course, approved by the Montana Department of Revenue, teaches participants how to make a reasonable effort to reduce underage alcohol sales and over service. The course involves outlining Montana...