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The First of a flurry of Christmas themed gatherings takes place next Thursday, November 30, as the Phillips County Historical Society and Museum host their annual Christmas Social, this year named “Christmas A’ Glow.” “We are really looking forward to seeing everyone again this year,” P.C. Museum Curator Lori Taylor said. “Everyone is always so supportive of the museum and we are just very excited to see everyone again this year.” The front section of the Phillips County Museum has been conv...
Off the dozen or so subjects broached at the first Malta City Council meeting of November automobiles were a hot topic, specifically how to park them and where to race them. At the final meeting of October, the council passed a resolution to offer to sell lots of land at the old Phillips County Airport south of Malta to the Phillips County Motor Sports (PCMS) organization which currently rents lots at the area and hold several races per summer there. The resolution called for an offer of $90,000 and Malta Mayor Shyla Jones brought the offer to...
A total of 19 Malta Future Farmers of America (FFA), an advisor and three chaperones recently attended the John Deere Ag Expo in Bozeman, Mont., a three-day conference held at Montana State University. The event was held on Thursday, November 9 through Saturday, November 11, with over 90 FFA Chapters attending. Malta had nine attendees participate in agronomy, seven participate in livestock, four in meats, seven in mechanic and five in horse evaluation. The Malta students who attended the expo...
Malta City Volunteer Firefighters continue mop-up work on Dixie Moore's Malta home on Central Avenue last Monday morning, November 13. None of the three people how at the time were injured in the blaze, but the home has been deemed a total loss....
The Malta Cub Scouts joined the Malta American Legion and VFW on Tuesday, November 14, to fold the American flag at the Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge. Pictured are, back row (l to r); Jim Layton, Vince Schmoeckel, Harold Schmoeckel, and Jay Southwick. Front row, l to r; Ben Schiffbauer and D. J. Belgarde. Not pictured is Sam Boonstra....
Daniel "Dan" Dolphay, 79, of Great Falls, Mont., passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017, at a local care center. Visitation was from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Schnider Funeral Home and at 2 p.m., one hour prior to the funeral service at 3 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel all on Friday, November 17, 2017. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Dan was born January 23, 1 938 in Dodson, Mont., the son of Cora and Nick Dolphay. He was the youngest of 11 children. He attended Longview...
Cora Loretta Kelsey passed away November 6, 2017, in Helena, Mont. Formerly of Zortman, Mont., Cora had recently celebrated her 90th birthday. We know Gram was happy to reunite with Grandpa Jim, her husband of over 50 years who passed in 2002. Cora was born June 28, 1927, to Pete and Mary Azure in South Phillips County, Montana. The second of 11 children, she spent her younger years growing up in Zortman and helping her mom raise her younger siblings. She married Jim Kelsey in Malta, Mont., on M... Full story
MALTA-Nancy Lee Plouffe Soennichsen left this earth surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, November 14th, 2017. Cremation has taken place, and a celebration of Nancy’s life is planned on Mother’s Day, 2018. Nancy will be greatly missed but will live on in the legacy of love she instilled in all of her family. Condolences for the family may be left at www.kirkwoodfuneralhome.com. She was born to Louis and Mabel Plouffe on August 1st, 1943 in Malta, Mont. Nancy attended school in Strater. She married Ron Soennichsen April 1st, 1963. The...
Sympathy and heartfelt wishes are sent to the Morser family and Dixie Moore and Lorraine Hellie on their loss as fire destroyed their homes. In all the cases I have heard that nothing was saved from either home. God Bless you all. The cooks and the students at the Dodson School had a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner for the community on Wednesday. The students had all the tables decorated so nicely and everyone was greeted with lots of smiles and were seated and served by the students. A community...
Get well to Mark Hebert, Phillips County News Publisher, as well as Janice and Curt Reichelt. Congratulations to newlyweds Christina and Lindsy, They were married at the Whitewater Lutheran Church on November 11. The church was full; many relatives from Denmark and various towns attended, too. The reception, dinner and dance was held at the Loring Hall at night. The couple live in Whitewater and I enjoyed playing piano for the wedding! North 40 catered dinner for them in Loring. The Unity...
Do you know Edward Johnson? His invention will be in the majority of Phillips County homes throughout December. Edward was a partner of Thomas Edison in “Edison’s Illumination Company”. As partner he strung the first string of Christmas lights together in 1882. It would be 41 years later that President Coolidge began the Christmas celebration at the White House lighting the National Christmas tree with 3,000 lights. I hope that you had the opportunity to see the Capitol’s Christmas tree as it passed through Malta. The PC Museum is decorat...
Whist On Tuesday, November 14, Leonard Leader took first place with 50, Clarence Blunt and Jerry Depute tied for second with 43 and the traveling prize was awarded to Harvey Smith. Malta Duplicate Bridge On Wednesday November 8, Donna Olson and Lois Goodheart earned first place. Margo Rush and Bonnie Millar tied with Les Solberg and Malcolm Clouse for second. Monday winners were Margo and Bonnie. Bob Maxie and Malcolm tied with Madelyn Anderson and Frances Slade for second place. Hi-Line Whist On Tuesday, November 14, Curt and Pearl beat...
Marty Lonebear made the Commitment to become a United State Marine on Thursday, November 16, 2017. Marty, a senior at Dodson High School and the grandson of Hannah Haseagle, hails from the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation and will be joining an Elite society of Native American warriors that have served our great nation....
Malta Senior Meals Thursday, Nov 23rd - Happy Thanksgiving Friday, Nov 24th - Fish and chips Tuesday, Nov 28th - Ham dinner Do you have a birthday in November? Be sure to sign up for a 10 meal certificate when you sign in for dinner. You could be the winner. Malta City Closed 11-23 & 24. The Malta City Office, Shop & Landfill will be closed on Thursday November 23 and Friday November 24, for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Garbage pick-up will be delayed Phillips County Library Closed 11-22 & 23. The Phillips County Library will not have Story Time,...
Please remember to file a burn permit for the rest of 2017 if you plan on doing any burning outside of the Malta City limits and please CALL BEFORE you start your burn. November 4, 2017 3:42 a.m. Winter Weather Advisory is canceled. 8:48 a.m. Female reported a one vehicle accident on Hwy 191 south of Malta; no one was around the vehicle; information passed onto MHP Dispatch. 10:25 a.m. 911 received requesting an individual be removed from a Dodson residence and caller wanted to report a theft of property; second individual in the residence...
1 years ago November 22, 1917 John Survant was elected supervisor of the crusade to increase livestock in Montana from Phillips, Valley and Sheridan Counties. ### Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Claypool are parents of a fine boy. ### This is taken from the San Antonio, Fort Omaha, Omaha, Neb., newspaper: "Carl Southwick, Co. A 4th Ballon Squad, challenged Frank Hines, champion wrestler, and threw him in 22 minutes. ### The Super Bowl, the new candy store on Fifth Avenue, will open its doors to the public...
Happy Thanksgiving to all! I hope you get to share a turkey with your loved ones! I just accidentally got to Malta in time to see the Nation's Christmas tree from Montana pass through Malta on a huge semi-trailer. The truck was painted with a beautiful Scene of trees! There was an escort of at least seven patrol cars. I did question why so many sheriff/police cars, at first, then I realized it was a prestigious event! I am proud of the fact that this tree is a gift to Washington DC from our...
Independence Bank is pleased to announce that Jace Anderson has recently been hired as a Lender Trainee. Jace grew up in Whitewater, Mont, on his family’s farm. After graduating from Whitewater High School in 2012, Jace attended Montana State University Billings earning a bachelor’s degree in Business Finance and a minor in Accounting. While at MSUB, Jace played basketball for the Yellowjackets before graduating in the spring of 2017. “Jace has been an excellent addition to our lending team at Independence Bank,” said Casey Cote, Branch...
Independence Bank is pleased to announce that Jace Anderson has recently been hired as a Lender Trainee. Jace grew up in Whitewater, Mont, on his family's farm. After graduating from Whitewater High School in 2012, Jace attended Montana State University Billings earning a bachelor's degree in Business Finance and a minor in Accounting. While at MSUB, Jace played basketball for the Yellowjackets before graduating in the spring of 2017. "Jace has been an excellent addition to our lending team at...
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Responding to an unusually frigid fall in Northeastern Montana, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is able to offer an upland gamebird hunting opportunity earlier than usual at the Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge in Malta, Montana. The Refuge currently allows upland gamebird hunting within designated areas of at Bowdoin Refuge. When Lake Bowdoin freezes entirely and waterfowl leave the refuge, we are able to offer additional hunting opportunity in areas normally closed to the public. Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge will be opening this...
Heidi R. Goettel Crowley Fleck PLLP 900 North Last Chance Gulch, Suite 200 P. O. Box 797 Helena, MT 59624-0797 Telephone: (406) 449-4165 Facsimile: (406) 449-5149 Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, PHILLIPS COUNTY District Judge: Yvonne Laird Cause No.: DP-2017-24 In the Matter of the Estate of ROBERT A. SMITH, Deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS The undersigned GIVES NOTICE that she has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are...
A couple of Phillips County junior high basketball teams were crowned champions this past weekend. The undefeated Dodson Coyotes were crowned the Junior High Boys District Champions for the first time in school history in Hinsdale last Friday, November 17, while the North Country Mavericks won their second District Title in a row in Saco that same day. In the girl's championship game, the Mavericks edged out the Frazer Bearcubs 32-30 in a thriller. Jaycee Erickson was able to hit a game-winning...