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Opening day of the Phillips County Fair! The same jitters and last minute rush that was felt in 1915 were once again surfacing and making the rounds. The crunch for time, juggling schedules, vehicles, drivers and hot baked goods out of the oven was there...just a different generation. August started to grasp onto Father Time and the fair was here before one knew it, another year older. There is little that has been done to the fairgrounds, other than readjusting, compromising and getting...
Miles from home, but at home where he was right then, Tanner Laws opened up a night of country music for the 2023 Phillips County Fair-goers. A bright and beaming young face greeted the audience with his own songs that tell the story of his life and the life of a country boy. Tanner lives in Thompson Falls and has been active on the road singing at weddings, county fairs, bars, taverns and anyplace that wants to hear his music. The young man said, "I love it up here in Dodson, I hope to be back...
There has been a GoFundMe started for Dirk Bessman, a Malta teenager, age 17, who was involved in a rollover car accident with his younger brother. Though the brothers survived the incident, Dirk is in need of medical assistance. Dirk is a friendly face seen at the drive thru of Malta’s Dairy Queen and also an apprentice at A&J Mobile. The following is a letter written by Amber Bessman, his mother. Hi, my name is Amber Bessman. I am raising funds for current and future medical expenses for my son, Dirk Bessman, who was recently in a life-alteri... Full story
Equine lovers and enthusiasts met Saturday the 29th at the Milk River Pavilion. The 4-H youth came together for the Horse Show, the culmination of another year of work and training. An audience comprised of parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles and even the family Pastor, came to support the efforts and creativity of those enrolled in the various horse projects. And perform, entertain and impress they did during the 9 a.m. to nearly 7 p.m. day on the bleachers, however, the day seemed...
While running the boat down the lake last week I spotted what looked like a bird of some sort on the water. Expecting it to fly as we passed, I was surprised when it didn’t. I slowed the boat, and turned around to investigate. As we got closer I could see it was a young gull. Grabbing the landing net I scooped up what turned out to be two birds hooked together on a fishing lure. Each gull was impaled on a treble hook through the beak. They were barely moving, but when I twisted the hook out o...
This week marks my tenth Phillips County Fair. Prior to moving to Malta, I hadn’t experienced a county fair. I love this time of year because it is the highlight for so many in our community. Fair time just feels different than any other time of the year. In nearly every weather situation at the fair, including rain, heat, or clouds of mosquitoes, generally people are happy. There is a legitimate feeling of joy that radiates through the air. Maybe it’s the fair burgers at the 4-H or Boy Scout bo...
Sympathy to the families and victims who were shot in Billings, Montana. Pat Donich (Sally Austin’s sister) was visiting here in Whitewater. She lives in a resort area in Seeley Lake. Bruce and Lyn Hill spent a week with family who joined them in Seeley Lake. It is August 2023! Happy Birthday to all who are celebrating including my son Mitchell Moore. Mitchell lives in Seattle Washington. It is Fair time, many of Whitewater are involved in 4-H. They have animal and livestock exhibits and o...
It sounds like the Phillips County Fair was a roaring success again this year! 108 years in a row, now that has to be something to be proud of! I did not feel well so I opted to stay home. Lu Besel came over on Sunday morning to see some of the stuff I’ve been finding in the trunks and totes from the farm. We picked chokecherries at Cindy Clark’s also. Cindy has a few great bushes that the birds hadn’t ravished yet! At senior meals, we were surprised by Jeanie Green! It was fun to see and visit...
The Fair has been in full swing, and I have even enjoyed some of the concerts sitting on my back porch. Congratulations to all the ribbons and awards the kids received. They work long and hard with the animals and do a good job. And of course, the Indian Relay Races are always so nice to watch and enjoy. Velyma Broadhead returned home from hot Arizona and other places on Sunday evening. She said Arizona was really hot and dry, with no rain since May. Guests staying at the home of Polly Solberg...
Malta Senior Center BINGO is every Friday at 1:00 at the Malta Senior Center Malta School Board Mtg School Board Meetings are held every second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the MHS Boardroom. Times and dates are subject to change. City Council Meetings City Council Meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at City Hall at 5 p.m. PC Library Knitting and Crochet Club The Phillips County Library hosts a knitting and crochet group from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday. Marian Hills Golf Tournament Schedule 8-19-23...
1 yrs ago Aug. 7, 2013 Driver Jamie Johnson of Billings was not injured after the two pneumatic trailers he was pulling went off the road, slid 648 feet before it rolled a quarter of a roll and landed on the passenger side. At the state swim meet, Darrow Messerly and Tate Carney brought home bronze medals. Shayen Garfield “went into the state meet seeded twelfth and swam for the championship, and finished sixth,” said Coach Lynn. A time capsule buried in 1955 in Saco and discovered eight years ago will be reburied during Saco Fun Days alo...
Malta Public Schools Job Opportunities Malta Public Schools is seeking quality candidates for the following positions. Job descriptions and applications can be found online at www.maltaschools.org. Elementary: Paraprofessional, Playground Aides, 2 (1 Hr/Day) Noon Recess Middle School: Paraprofessional, general education, Principal High School: Vocational Agriculture, Special Education, Electives: Family Consumer Science and World Language District Wide: Transportation Director, Information Technology Director Bus Drivers: Route Driver, e-class...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS The Malta City Council will conduct two public hearings on August 22, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. and 5:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The purpose of the public hearings is to receive public comment(s) on the annual street maintenance assessment and the annual street lighting assessment for 2023/24. Persons and/or agent(s) may appear in person or send written comments to Mayor Demarais, PO Box 1300, Malta, MT 59538 no later than 5 p.m. August 22, 2023. (Published by Phillips County News 8/9, 8/16/2023) MNAXLP...
The 108th Phillips County Fair Indian Relay and Chariot Races held on Saturday, August 5, featured plenty of excitement as the Men's Championship Race and Chariot Races both ended in a photo finish. After further review, it was determined that hometown favorite Mountain River Relay (Lodgepole) crossed the finish line first, beating runner up Bird in Ground by the length of a hoof. The PCN caught up with Mountain River Relay's rider Nolan Werk, who won the championship in Dodson for the first...
At the halfway point of the 108th Phillips County Fair Indian Relay and Chariot Races last Saturday, the crowd was treated to a Ranch Bronc event. At the end of the event, a local rider, Dodson's Alex Werk was the winner with a total score of 135 points. Werk scored 64 in the first round of the event and 71 in the top five round (finals). Werk has had plenty of success at rodeos at the PC Fair. This event was the third that he won. "It was a good one," Werk said. "Too bad the other boys rode so...
The 108th Phillips County Fair AMX Races served as the last Arena event for the fair on Sunday, August 6. It was a big day for the Jaynes family who nearly swept all of the main events that day. Jamie Jaynes won the A Main Stock event, edging out Great Falls' Dustin McKinney. "It feels amazing, I'll never get tired of the feeling of accomplishment because it's not easy," Jaynes said. "We put in a lot of time getting these cars going each year to get them where they are." Jaynes has won the A...
NRCS and Phillips County Conservation Service workshop with Montana Soil Health Specialist Marni Thompson. Marni will be joining us to introduce using cover crops and grazing as a tool to boost soil functioning and structure. Relevant financial assistance opportunities by NRCS will also be included. The workshop is on August 15th and starts at 10:00am in a cover crop field located 11 miles east outside of Malta. Turn north off Hwy 2 after mile marker 478 onto O Brien Rd, travel 3 miles. Signs will be posted day of. Lunch to follow the...
Great news: thanks to the new prescription drug law, the Inflation Reduction Act, in 2024 people with Medicare may qualify for even more savings through the Extra Help program. This program helps some people pay their Medicare drug coverage (Part D) costs, like premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, and other costs. In 2024, the program will expand and you may qualify. How does Extra Help lower my costs? In 2024, everyone who qualifies for Extra Help will pay: • $0 for your Medicare drug plan premium. • $0 for your plan deductible. • A reduc...
As part of his longstanding efforts to protect Montanans’ Second Amendment rights, U.S. Senator Jon Tester today sent a letter pressing the Biden Administration to reverse course on their decision to prohibit the use of federal funds for school archery and hunting education classes. In his letter to Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, Tester expressed concern after learning the Department of Education has interpreted the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) in a way that would block federal funding from being used for these l...
As part of his continued effort to combat the opioid crisis in Montana’s rural communities, U.S. Senator Jon Tester is leading a letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging the agency to consult with rural and Tribal communities to develop a strong policy for at-home disposal of prescription opioids. In April, the FDA issued a policy that provided prepaid mail-back envelope to return unused opioid pills. However, Tester notes in his letter that the inclusion of an at-home disposal option is critical for Montanans in rural a...
PhillCo Economic Growth Council’s Community Fund Committee is pleased to announce they have finalized a funding package to assist Tony & Emily Simonsen in purchasing the old Hi-Line Retirement facility. It will reopen as River’s Bend Assisted Living and will be their third Class A assisted living facility. The Community Fund Committee, formed from Phillco members, assisted in the financing of this project. With nearly 24 percent of the Phillips County population 65 years old or older, River’s Bend Assisted Living will provide much needed care...
