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The Phillips County Health Department announced last week that two people, both non-residents of Phillips County, tested for the COVID-19 virus in Phillips County. On July 29, the Health Department issued a press release which states that a woman in her 60s who has been working in Phillips County was symptomatic and has been instructed to remain isolated for 14-days until she has fully recovered, though because of privacy laws, it is not known if this woman is still in the county. The statement said that the Health Department is working to...
Six Phillips County students named to MSU-Northern Dean’s List The Montana State University-Northern’s Spring semester Dean’s List contains 373 students, six of which are students hailing from Phillips County. To be included in the Dean’s List, students must carry a minimum of 12 credits and earn a grade point average of 3.25 or better. Students that received an incomplete or “F” during this semester are not included on the honor roll listing. Those Phillips County students are: Malta: Shelby L. Brookie, Kristi N. Granlund, Kendall C. Koss, an...
Saco Public Schools will be hosting an open house on Monday, August 17 starting at 6 p.m. for all staff, parents, students, and interested community members as the 2020-21 back-to-school plan will be discussed. All parents are strongly encouraged to attend this meeting and if there are questions, people are encouraged to call the school at 527-3531....
On August 14, 2020, the Malta School District will hold an obsolete sale from 8:30 AM to 12 PM. No early birds – sale will start at 8:30 AM. The sale will be held at the back of the Malta Head Start Building (also known as the old Country Home) located at 117 S 9th St W. Minimum sale price is $1.00 and items will be sold in dollar increments. All items are sold as is. All sales are final. All items must be removed on the sale day or the sale is void. Malta School District is not liable or responsible for any items sold. Buyer assumes all r...
Through two World Wars, the 1918 Flu Epidemic, The Korean and Vietnam conflicts, and now the COVID-19 outbreak, the Phillips County Fair once again came through with the 105th annual event last weekend in Dodson, allowing the moniker of the "longest contiguous fair" to still ring true in the State of Montana. "Would just like to thank everyone for braving the heat and supporting the fair once again. We are grateful we were able to put the fair on," said Phillips County Fair Board member Eric...
Though they had no idea what or how many entries to expect at the 105th Phillips County Fair in Dodson last week, the Phillips County Fair Board members who oversee the Open Class contests were pleasantly pleased with how things shook out. "We are really tickled because we didn't think that we would have this many entries," Joy Linn, Phillips County Fair Board member told the PCN. "There were more than we had even hoped for, so we are thrilled." A total of 617 entries were judges at this year...
In May of this year, the Malta City Council was tasked with lowering the amount of stray cats around town and after much discussion and several plans, a group of local animal lovers formed the non-profit group "Malta Trap, Neuter Return" (MTNR) to get this problem more manageable. "Basically, we started our nonprofit to trap neuter release the stray cats in town to cut down the population," said group President Raelynn Jean Robinson. "It is the gold standard in most cities because it works. It...
The Phillips County Hospital and Family Health Clinic recently held Hospital Week after postponing the event early in the year and concluded last week with an Olympic-style ceremony in which the winners were crowned. This year, the hospital and clinic decided the week would include Summer Olympics-the Corona Games (not to make light of the COVID-19 issues facing this country, but rather in an attempt to normalize the day-to-day life at the hospital.) Food was served all week, each day of the wee...
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will continue to operate six ports of entry in Montana and one in Idaho at reduced hours through Aug. 20, unless otherwise rescinded by the Department of Homeland Security. In order to limit the further spread of COVID-19 the U.S. has reached agreements with both Canada and Mexico to limit all non-essential travel across borders. Working closely and collaboratively, the Department of Homeland Security is part of a North American approach to stop the spread of the virus. The affected ports of entry (POE)...
1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE. "If you're going to kill each other, do it outside...I just finished cleaning.” 2. My mother taught me RELIGION "You better pray that will come out of the carpet.” 3. My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL "If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week.” 4. My mother taught me LOGIC "Because I said so, that's why.” 5. My mother taught me MORE LOGIC "If you fall out of that swing and break you neck, you are not going to the store with me.” 6. My mother ta...
I don’t know if it’s the months of social distancing or simply old age, but I’m barely presentable in public these days. My wife keeps telling me to zip up my pants. Not that I’m embarrassed to be unzipped in front of her, however, I doubt she’s the only to have noticed. I fear I’ll soon be known as that old dude who doesn’t zip up his pants. At least I’ve been keeping to myself. For many years I covered prep and college basketball for the Livingston Enterprise, the Bozeman Chronicle, and the Ph...
And now it is August! The month of harvest, one of the most stressful times of the year for the farmer/rancher! Some people love harvest. It means a less stressful time and the fruits of all your hard work now can be realized. Other people don't like it so much. They think about the end of summer and the beginning of the cruelest time of year, winter! Several people have commented about the saga of my flycatcher! I'm happy to report that all four babies fledged on Tuesday! They flew over to the...
We have been experiencing some very hot weather and the weather map looks like it is to continue for at least another week. We did have a little rain last Thursday that cooled it for a very short time. People from away from here had asked about grasshoppers as they have been bad in some places. I had not noticed many here but yesterday while picking raspberries I found lots in the bushes. Hope they do not get too bad before harvests are done. Velyma Broadhead and Dora picked raspberries and...
Does the name “Beavertown” sound familiar? It was one of the booming “h” towns of yesteryear. Located near Beaver Creek (from which, it presumably, was named) it was the nearest town for homesteaders on the Saco divide and the ranches located on Larb Creek. Saco was near but many times Beaver Creek made it impossible to reach Saco due to its flooding. The town boasted a lumberyard, a blacksmith shop, grain elevator, Hotel, bar, post office, grocery store, and school. The school was grand with a lower level that hosted classrooms and a second fl...
The Murdock, Ozark, Beil, and Anderson families gathered at the Murdock Homestead on July 14 to help Pat Murdock celebrate her birthday. Those present were Ree (Murdock) Simonson, Margie (Murdock) Olsen, Trax and Gray Simonton, Clarice Stahl, Rico and Brenda (Murdock) Carlson, Lexie (Murdock) Haynes, Billie Sky, Walter, Blake, and Whit Ozark, Lacey, Rowdy, and Ridge Beil, Debbie and Brent Anderson, Jim and Nancy Murdock, and Kate and Calum Webb....
Am I the only one who is tired of dirty politics? It is hard to believe that it is August. Happy birthday to all August birthdays, including my son, Mitchell Moore. A late happy birthday to July birthdays I missed including Pat Murdock. They had a nice birthday cake for her birthday. The Phillips County Fair was different this year, due to the virus. Most four age exhibits were in Malta. There were no carnival rides, and the kids missed them. There was a concert and other night activities....
Whist On July 28, Nina Jones netted 49 on her way to a first-place finish, Leonard Leader notched 42 for second and the traveling prize was awarded to Margaret Leader. Pinochle On July 30, Clair Waters was top-dog with a score of 6,360, Al Kroll was second with 6,210, and the traveling prize was awarded to was shared by Clarence Jacobs and Ron Lundman....
The Fort Belknap Northeast Corner Relay Committee is in charge of the Indian Relay and Chariot races at the Phillips County Fair....
Question-Answer mail-in Consulting ADULTS ONLY. $26 no reference, $36 one reference, or $46 one reference & vitamin idea analysis in 6-8 months. Send consultant Katie L. McKeon, ABD, EdD a question jointly with non-refundable payment and return address to P.O. Box 605 in Malta, MT 59538. No Credit Cards. Montana Veterans Affairs 8-13. Judy Loendorf and/or Steve Mulonet, Service Officers for the Montana Veterans Affairs will be visiting Malta City Hall on Thursday, August 13, from 9:30 until 11:30 a.m. to meet with Veterans who are interested...
Please be advised: If you are planning on using Trafton Park shelters for an event in the future, please contact the Malta City Office, 654-1251, to reserve the shelters, get the key and pay for the electricity. The Phillips Co Sheriff’s Office will no longer be handling this. Thank you. Please remember to file a new burn permit for the 2020 year. If you plan on doing any burning in 2020, please file one BEFORE you start to burn. These permits are good for all of 2020 and you only have to file one a year, not every time you burn. All 2019 p...
1 years ago August 3,1920 The Mason, Morrison, and Simser families of Lovejoy spent a week in the mountains. *** Dane Watson of Malta visited with Harold Christianson at Lovejoy for a week. *** The county republican ticket has been announced with doctor G. W. Clay, candidate for reelection as a senator, heading the list. Ike Neibaur was a candidate for County commissioner; Norman Hicks for surveyor; Mrs. Burley for county superintendent of schools; Ray Campbell for treasurer; B. P. Sandlie,...
Though they didn't get to race under the lights at the Phillips County Fair, the Dodson AMX Speedway brought plenty of thrills and a few spills last Saturday Night at the 105th Annual Phillips County Fair. The races alternated with the Crash for Cash Demolition Derby. The co-event drew the largest crowd amongst grandstand events at the fair. There was a total of 24 cars running in AMX. "I thought the crowd was awesome," Dodson AMX Prresident Keith Cowan said. "I felt the car count was down but s...
Despite having to add social distancing measures because of COVID-19, Phillips County 4-H held successful Beef and Swine shows during the 2020 Phillips County Fair. The events were judged by 4-H Livestock Judge Collin Gibbs of Miles City, who has become a familiar face in the past few years at the PC Fair. Gibbs has been judging fairs for over 17 years. "It is definitely different," Gibbs said. "I don't have near the hustle and bustle that I would normally see, especially at this fair. Everyone...
After being runner-up in the past two Demolition Derby events held at the fairgrounds, Glasgow's Chris Moore won the 2020 Phillips County Fair Crash for Cash for the first time. "It was great," Moore said. "It was a good time and there were some tough cars. I am glad that they stepped up and kept this event going." In all, the Crash for Cash featured 19 cars. Moore, who drove a 1975 Oldsmobile, has been participating in Demo Derby events for 15 years and edged out Skylar Powell who was the last...