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Before the weather in Phillips County completely transitioned from Fall to Winter last week - and Halloween decorations flip to those of Christmas (sorry, Thanksgiving) - the Malta Merchants hosted Octoberfest downtown with contests and the official Christmas Scrip kick-off. At Stockman's Terrace on Thursday night, the Second Annual Soup Cookoff was held in conjunction with the Scarecrow Decorating Contest as contestants and hungry guests alike attended the outdoor event where three different so...
The Malta High School Auditorium became the scene for "A New Style of Murder," a play that featured blow dryers, hair spray, gossip and a tale that had the crowd wondering whodunnit? The MHS Fall play was performed on Monday, October 21, and Tuesday, October 22. "I was really happy with the way everything turned out," MHS Theatre and Art Teacher Anna LaBrie told the PCN. "Everyone had their best performances during the shows on Monday and Tuesday and I felt like they were finally having fun...
Heavy winds last week in Malta will likely keep Malta Public Works crew member flush with cookies this week as he is, once again this year, tasked with running the City of Malta leaf-sweeper. At last week’s Malta City Council meeting, Public Works Director Jim Truelove gave his bi-weekly report and told the Council DaveWilkes was hard at work — and reaping the fringe benefits. “Dave is out vacuuming leaves and getting fatter everyday doing it,” Director Truelove said, “this is kind of his favorite time of year.” Malta Mayor John Demarais explai...
Music lovers have the opportunity to enjoy the Northeast Arts Network's second performance of the year when Dennis Stroughmatt et L'Esprit Creole performs at the Malta High School Auditorium on, Monday, November 4, starting at 7 p.m. Known today as a master French Creole fiddler, Dennis Stroughmatt was raised with a love for the music of Bob Willis, Ray Price, Tony Booth by his father Jack. Jack was an avid music buff with thousands of records in a collection that dated to the 1930s. When Dennis...
Malta High School recently announced the names of 43 students named to the 2019-20 1st Quarter Honor Roll, led by the freshman class which each boast 14 names. Those students are: Seniors: Tyler Arnold, Kaylanna Bain, Kaycee Bond, Benjamin Costin, Kelbee Denham, Keith Epperson, Carly Garfield, Ezra Judd, Jillian O’Brien, Isac Pratt, Tanner Smith, Aidan Wiese, and Macy Williamson. Juniors: Tamela Abrahamson, Kylie Hunter, Sidney Meeks, Parker Mortenson, Ye Rim Nam, Erica Smith, and Hayden VanWichen. Sophomores: Tamra Dowell, Eion Estill, S...
More than 8,000 communities and 1 million Americans are celebrating afterschool programs for this year's Lights On Afterschool! This nationwide event, organized by the Afterschool Alliance since 2000, calls attention to the importance of afterschool programs and the resources required to keep the lights on and the doors open. Malta Boys & Girls Club is proud to be a Lights On Afterschool partner. “We are all very proud of our afterschool students,” said program director, Sonia Young. “There's no reason that learning should stop at 3 p.m.,...
State Auditor Matt Rosendale recently hosted an educational lunch and bingo game on fraud prevention with Malta-area seniors at the Great Northern Hotel. As Montana’s Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, Rosendale leads a criminal justice agency that prosecutes “white collar” crimes like insurance fraud and investment scams. Rosendale said part of his mission as Auditor is also to educate the public and try to prevent fraud before it happens. “Montana has the second-oldest population in the country on a per-capita basis. Seniors make up ab...
Dear Editor, Flying flags at half-staff is a symbol of respect and honor for the many who have lost their lives during tragic and unforeseen events whether past or present. It seems more recently I’ve noticed several flags throughout the City of Malta that have not been flown at half-staff when ordered by Governor Bullock. For example, Powell County Montana lost EMT DaryLynne Day in the line of duty this August due to a tragic event that took place during their annual fair. Governor Bullock issued a proclamation to fly all Montana flags at half...
I was happy to ignore the American Prairie Reserve (APR) until they petitioned the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to convert their grazing permits from cattle to bison and from summer only - to year-round. Just previous to petitioning the BLM, the APR had purchased the Two Crow Ranch in northern Petroleum County, which is directly adjacent to my summer pastures. That petition got my attention. The APR has not been coy about their long-range plans to convert all of the working ranches from Glasgow to Winnifred to a buffalo commons. Their web...
Malta - Jennifer Metcalf, 56, died on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at Billings Clinic of natural causes. Cremation has taken place. A gathering will be at a later date. Condolences for the family may be left at www.kirkwoodfuneralhome.com. Jennifer was born July 6, 1963, to Thomas and Nancy (Bordwell) Ridgeway in La Mesa, Calif. Jennifer graduated high school in Glendive, Mont. She attended some college at Dawson County Community College. She had many jobs throughout her life, but her favorite...
Sympathy to the family of Ned Mangis who lived 96 years. A newsflash from Whitewater: A shuttle bus called the “Whitewater Stagecoach” is available on call to travel between Whitewater and Malta! The driver is Verlin (David) Lightfoot who used to drive taxi in Billings, Mont. David used to live at the Whitewater Youth Ranch and attended Whitewater Schools years ago. Good luck to the Whitewater Stagecoach. Sunday, October 20, we had church and a delicious Harvest Dinner at Whitewater Lut...
Malta Duplicate Bridge On Wednesday, October 23, Margo Rush and Lois Goodheart vaulted into first place. Second was awarded to Bob Maxie and Bonnie Millar. Whist On October 22, Leonard and Margret Leader tied for first with 40 points each and the traveling prize was awarded to Jeanette Heinle. Pinochle On October 24, Sharon Emond took first with 7,720, second was earned by Leonard Leader with 7,250, and the traveling prize was awarded to both Al Kroll and Jerry Depute. 500 trump was earned by Jeanette Hielne and Sherman Douc...
Greta Louise Jesson was born on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at 2:40 p.m. weighing seven pounds five ounces and is 21 inches long. Her parents are Clay and Alora Snider and she joins big sister Gracie in the family home. Paternal grandparents are Bill and Rana Jesson. Maternal grandparents are Alan and Christine Snider. Great grandparents are Vic and Mary Lefdahl, Dave and Janet Dunbar, Fred and Pat Messerly and Nancy Jesson....
Malta Senior Meals Thurs Oct 31st BBQ Pork Fri Nov 1st Fish n chips Tues Nov 5th Goulash Phillips County Museum Open. Phillips County Museum is open through December. Monday-Saturday 10-5. Grief support group in Malta A Grief Support group will continue at the Senior Center and will continue on Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Please call Tammy Hubany (920-572-0161) or Dianne Salsbery (406-654-4675) with any questions. Trick or Treat for the Food Bank 10-30. Trick or Treat for the Food Bank on Wednesday, October 30 from 6-9 p.m....
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. NOTICE TO NEW CONCEALED WEAPON PERMIT APPLICANTS: The Phillips County Sheriff’s Office will no longer be providing Concealed Weapon Permit classes. When you pick up the application, you will see the legal requirements necessary to obtain a Concealed Weapon Per...
1 years ago October 30, 1919 Richard Aldrin lost a thumb and received a serious eye injury when a shotgun accidentally discharged. ○○○ Bowdoin Lake was frozen over to the disappointment of the duck hunters. ○○○ A marriage license was issued here to Jacob Rudd and Miss Signe Carlson, both of Malta. ○○○ A farewell surprise party was held at the L.C. Edwards home in honor of Henrietta and Essie Battram. ○○○ A fire was extinguished in the rear of the Arcade Meat Market. Buildings on the entire blo...
Last week I visited the Snyder House near the Malta Elementary School where constriction is taking place. At that location, they are adding on to their house to make it bigger and currently it looks like they are adding on some living space. While I was there I got to watch John Kinney use an electric saw to cut wood used in the remodel. At the MOI, workers put some skylights inside the building and the washers and driers have been installed in the laundromat so it seems that will be opening...
The Mustangs secured a second place in Northern B and assured themselves a first-round playoff game at home this weekend following a 28-6 victory over the Cut Bank Wolves in Malta last Friday night. Ahead of Friday night's football contest, Mustang Football seniors Callan Mears, Shaun Ball, Tanner Smith, Marcus Woods, and Franky Werk were joined by their families to be honored at their final regular-season football games wearing Malta Blue, as were Malta Cheer Squad seniors Jordan Markuson and...
The Malta High School Cross Country Team participated in the snowy 2019 State Cross Country meet held at Eagle Falls Golf Course in Great Falls on Saturday, October 26. The course was blanketed with snow that occurred the night before the meet. "What we faced on Saturday was what I call true cross country," Coach Thea Solberg told the PCN. "It's like life in general. You never know what each day will bring, or what each meet will be like. Every course is different and the weather is always uncer...
The North Country Mavericks volleyball team compiled a 9-7 record in the regular season, which was good enough to give them the seventh seed of 11 teams that will fight for five divisional spots this weekend in Plentywood. The 2019 District 1C Volleyball Tournament is scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 31, with games being played at the Plentywood High School gym as well as the multiplex. The Mavericks will open the tournament in the Multiplex against the Bainville Bulldogs...
The Dodson Coyotes and Whitewater Penguins accounted for five of the 194 athletes present at the 2019 State Cross Country Meet in Great Falls at the Eagle Falls Golf Course last Saturday, October 26. The Dodson Lady Coyotes had three athletes at the meet including sisters Melony Fetter and Lindsey Fetter and Emma Cole who took fifteenth as a team at the meet with 154 points. Corbin LoneBear was Dodson's lone boy, while Whitewater's Hannah Hanley was the lone Lady Penguin at the meet. The Lady...
Fave Hobby: Sleeping. Plans after HS: Sheridan College in Wyoming. Dream Career: Dental Hygienist. Fave Meal / Dessert: Fettucine Alfredo / Root Beer Float. Fave Spot in PC: City Pool. Pizza toppings: Cheese. Fave XC Course: Frazer. If you could have one superpower: Read Minds. Fave Animal: Stingrays....
In a normal week (who has normal weeks anymore) how many bridges do you cross? On my way to town, I cross several bridges and my assumption is that they will not collapse. In 1964 Ingwald Solberg was crossing the Beaver Creek bridge with a truck loaded with hay when the bridge collapsed. The bridge was supported by four concrete pillars and the two on the west end gave way as he was crossing. Luckily, Solberg had a narrow escape but was not seriously injured. Ingwald was also a school bus driver and he crossed the same bridge twice a day with...
Cold temperatures pushed by winds were present in our community again for most of the week and the weekend. Other places like Billings received several inches of new snow, Helena and places west received inches of new snow and were again cold. Brrrr……... The county crew has been busy rebuilding the bridge across the canal in town and the culverts for the Dodson Creek drainage. Everyone must still go around to the south or up on Highway 2 to get from one end of town to the other. Age and wat...