One Nation, Under God
One Nation, Under God
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The loom in the back room at Malta Opportunities Inc. is crammed full of shuttles, threads and sweeping wooden mechanics, which zig back and forth as Bobby Cole, a client at MOI, weaves fabric in and out of the huge machine before pulling the handle to tie loose fabric down. "I like to make the blankets," Cole says, keeping his eyes on the work in front of him. "Sometimes I can make six or seven a year and I will make six this year." The loom (a Webber Delight Loom, manufactured by the Newcomb...
After years of being a stay-at-home mom with her two children – and working part-time as an assistant manager at Family Matters – Malta's Ashley Stuart is back to her roots in marketing as PhillCo Economic Growth Council's new Executive Director. "This is the middle of my third week on the job," Stuart said last Wednesday. "So far, it is going really well. Like any new job, the first few weeks are pretty overwhelming, but I really enjoy the challenges and I'm thrilled to be here." Stuart is a 1...
The Phillips County Museum and Phillips County Historical Society will host their annual Christmas Social at the museum on Thursday, December 3 starting at 6:30 p.m. There will be refreshments and hour d'oeuvres served as well as live entertainment. The Mini Tree Live Auction will begin at 7:30 p.m. with 12 trees on the auction block – including trees decorated by Whitewater Lutheran Church, Ava Ginter and the Rough Riders 4-H Club. During the silent auction, which ends at 7:15 p.m., there w...
The sayings are everywhere... "you know you're a redneck if...," "you know you're from Montana if...", and of course there is "you know you're from a small town if...". Proof is always in the pudding and walking off the streets in Malta you see "small town" everywhere. Be it from the friendly gestures and waves, from the courtesy extended to others or the down-home touch, these make one glad they live in a "small town". A good example of this occurred on Central Avenue when local rancher and...
A bird hunter from Arizona was caught earlier this fall in Malta with 65 sharptail grouse in his freezer. He was fined and lost his hunting rights for two years. Normally I would be glad to hear of such a bust, glad that a scofflaw got his comeuppance, but this was different. I’d met the guy a couple of times and liked him. Al had been coming to Malta for more than 20 years. He stayed in a camper down by the river, ran English pointers, and had little interest in hunting anything other than shar...
Dear Editor, Thanks and Hats off to June Cornell - manager of the Malta Food Bank. Last Wednesday the bus picked up a senior member of our community at her home and she was only wearing a light sweater - it was a very cold and windy day. Asking her where her jacket or coat was she said she had left it in Great Falls. Having spent a few years volunteering at the food bank and knowing June always made sure people's needs were met - if she knew of them. I gave June an early morning call on Thursday - she stated she had a jacket that she thought...
Is there too much pressure on young women to attain the perfect body? It’s an issue that has always been present, but is much more apparent today. I will be the first to admit, when a girl with a beautiful body walks by I notice. I would guess I’m not the only one, I would even go as far as to guarantee it. What affect do television, celebrities and marketing campaigns have on young women? I couldn’t tell you. Thankfully, I know plenty of women that can. Here is some of the conclusions I’ve come across when asking friends these same questio...
I’m encouraged by the amount of athletes that enjoy lifting weights. It’s apparent that Malta has had plenty of success in sports thanks in part to a hard work ethic in the gym. Since my high school years I have also become infatuated with becoming stronger through weight training. I’ve never turned to alcohol or drugs during the “low” times in my life. I’ve always found prayer and the iron to be more therapeutic. There’s nothing like kicking off your week with 300 pounds on the back of your...
Happy Thanksgiving. Looking back in the PC News 1948 edition this ad caught my attention (my how things have changed) I’m wondering how many people can relate to pin feathers and cleaning the inside of a turkey. Here’s what the ad said “Getting a turkey ready to roast used to be more trouble than getting Junior ready for school. Not these turkeys. These turkeys are really clean. Hardly a pin feather to pick. No singeing to do. No cleaning left to do inside – the turkey is completely ready for stuffing.” As I pop my Thanksgiving turkey in...
We experienced one of the worst windstorms on record this week. It was breaking records all over the state with some of its gusts and in some places they had snow and blowing snow along with it. Thankfully, we missed the snow and ice. This is the season—check the reports when travel is necessary and drive carefully. Steve and Bill Henry visited their mother briefly on Tuesday. On Wednesday, the cooks at the school served a delicious Thanksgiving dinner to a large contingent of the community. There was a happy joining of students and guests a...
We here at the Malta Area Chamber are thrilled to start working with the PCN and giving you regular updates on what is going on. The last few weeks have been busy for our Malta Merchants committee as they launched the annual Scrip program and Chamber buttons, as well as preparing for weekly holiday Late Night Openings, starting on November 30. The committee worked hard to find ways to highlight all of the offerings and gift ideas that are available here in town and hope that you choose to Shop Local! At our November Member’s meeting we w...
A get-well wish to Janet Brown (my sister) who was in St. Vincent’s Hospital in Billings, Mont. Janet is home now recuperating. There were basketball games with Turner here in Whitewater. Lunch was served also. Horses are whinnying at the stockyards. I wonder who they belong to? The weather is beautiful; sunny and warm, but the nights are cool since it is November. There was a supper and Turkey Bingo at school. There were many prizes and turkeys given away! Happy Thanksgiving! Don’t eat too much. Helen...
The Dodson School Christmas/Winter Program was originally scheduled for Tuesday, December 8 at 6:30 p.m. That date has changed to Thursday, December 10 at 6:30 p.m. Also, parents and guardians, please be aware the cold weather is approaching and some students are coming to school with only light sweatshirts and no coats at all. Please have students wear coats, gloves, hats and boots to school because, as a general rule, students will go outside for recess during the winter months unless the temperature is extreme....
Malta Duplicate Bridge On Wednesday, November 11, Byron Ereaux and Margo Rush earned first place. Second was awarded to Les Solberg and Anna Faye Simms. The following Wednesday, Madelyn Anderson and Keith Stine captured first place. Margo Rush and Malcom Clouse tied with Anna Faye Simms and Bonnie Millar for second place. Note: There will be no Malta Duplicate Bridge News in the 12/2 edition of the Phillips County News....
Malta Senior Meals Thursday, November 26th - Closed Friday, November 27th - Chicken Tuesday, December 1st - Pizza Do you have a November birthday? Please let us know when you sign in for dinner - You may be the winner of the November birthday 10 meal certificate. AA Meeting Saturdays. The Outback AA Meeting is held every Saturday at 4 p.m. at 139 9th St. SW in Malta. Card times Monday Bridge Club The Bridge Club meets every Monday at 6 p.m. Whist Whist is held every Tuesday at 1 p.m. Wednesday Bridge Club The Bridge Club meets every Wednesday...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking applicants to fill four volunteer positions on the Region 6 Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC). The CAC is a general advisory committee that provides input and guidance to FWP on a variety of issues—from wildlife and fisheries management to access, state parks, outdoor recreation and law enforcement. The committee is designed to have a membership that represents a variety of northeast Montana communities and natural resource interests. Applicants must live in FWP Region 6, which includes the counties o...
Mike and Heidi Kinsella of Havre and Karl and Angelia of Malta are pleased to announce the engagement of their children Mikell Kinsella and Jay Mavencamp. The wedding is Saturday, December 12, 2015, at 2 p.m. at St. Jude Thaddeus Church in Havre, Mont....
1 years ago November 28, 1915 Mark Twain on advertising When Mark Twain was editing the Virginia City Enterprise, a superstitious subscriber once wrote and said he had found a spider in his paper and asked whether it meant good or bad luck. Mark replied and said it meant neither good luck or bad luck. The spider was merely looking over the pages to find out what merchant was not advertising, so that it could spin its web across his door, and lead a free and undisturbed existence forever...
Elwyn "Wink" Cole Favorite Movie: Lonesome Dove Favorite Meal: Steak, hash browns and salad. Favorite Hobby: At this point, just being home and taking it easy. Before retirement I was: A rancher, brand inspector, bus driver...to name a few. Jack of all, master of none. Favorite Sports team: Denver Broncos Bonus answer: The nickname "Wink" was first "El Winker...sometimes "Wink the Stink" given to him as a child by an uncle....
Grapevine questions for this week were answered at Dodson School's Thanksgiving Dinner on Wednesday, November 18. Question A: What is your favorite part of Thanksgiving? Question B: What is your favorite dish served on Thanksgiving?...
Local VFW Auxiliary to the Buster Deo Post 4067 conducted a brief and solemn ceremony at their November meeting by draping the Charter of the organization with a black drape cloth in honor and memory of deceased members of the organization. President Cheryl Wallace called on officers Jeanette Heinlen and Nina Jones to perform the duties as per by-laws of the group. Honored with the draping were Ethel Schmoeckel, who passed on Nov. 2, 2015 in Malta, MT. She was one of the longest enrolled members of the auxiliary. Also honored was Hulda Grant...
The Phillips County 4-H program is hosting the Toys for Tots program in Phillips County this year in which we try each year to give a child one toy that they have put on their wish list. The children that Toys for Tots enjoy helping range in age from birth to 12 years old. We will be posting a list of suggested toys at the sites where we have collection boxes. The businesses include, First State Bank, First Security Bank, Independence Bank, Hardware Hank, Spare Change and the Darla's Three Sisters. You may also give a donation to the program...
Just in case you are wondering about the green lights that are showing up around town in the evening, there is a message behind them. For the month of November the porch lights (or the “welcome home, I love you” lights as some call them) are in honor of the military troops who are serving this nation on all points of the world. The green lights was designated as the color to be used as a message for all to see that we keep the lights burning until our troops all come home. While the world is in the state it is, one’s faith and active parti...
Talk about a lucky shot! How fortunate Phillips County is to have a Harlequin Books author right here. Barbara Heinlein, aka B.J. Daniels is one of the most friendly people and no wonder this book is dedicated to her close friend, I’ve recently seen them interact and they are bubbly. There are bubbles brewing with the Montana Hamiltons family in the recently released book “Lucky Shot”. Senator Buckmaster Hamilton is running for President of the United States. Buck is not the first Montana rancher in his family who has ran for a political offic...
The Mint Bar hosted its first annual 301 Blackout Turkey Shoot last Saturday night. The event gave local dart throwers the chance not only to win a turkey but the chance to raise money for both the Angel Program and Toys for Tots, both programs are geared to helping kids in need. Eight turkeys were awarded in the competition. "We had fun and raised money for kids," Mint Bar owner Brent Waters told the PCN. The event raised $300 dollars for both programs and hosted 11 two-person teams. "We were...