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Articles from the December 21, 2016 edition


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  • From Santa to sleigh bells, a Christmas pin collection

    Mark Hebert, Publisher|Dec 21, 2016

    The story of Lori Taylor Christmas pin collection starts years ago, and sans any pins. Lori and her husband Warren live in South Phillips County and last Tuesday, Lori welcomed the PCN to their ranch to be spotlighted in the Collector's Corner and share her pin collection and the many stories the trinkets hold. When asked how the collection got started, Lori points to a shelf that houses a vintage Santa Claus doll. "Over 50 years ago, my grandparents gave me this Santa and they said I chewed on...

  • Letters to Santa and Christmas Art from Phillips County Schools

    Children of Phillips County|Dec 21, 2016

    Dear Santa, My name is Jean Jackson. I live in Dodson, Montana. I'm 12 years old. I'm in the sixth grade. This year I have been very nice. A few things I did that were nice are listened to my teacher and cook for my family. If you're not too busy, here is my wish list. I would love a puppy and for my nieces and family to have a Merry Christmas! I would like a Seattle Seahawks blanket because I love them! I need some shoes and basketball socks. Thank you Santa for all that you do! I hope that...

  • Briefly for the week of December 2, 2016

    Dec 21, 2016

    Malta Senior Meals Thursday, Dec 22nd - Baked chicken Friday, Dec 23rd - Cabbage rolls Tuesday, Dec 27th - Chili Do you have a December birthday? Sign up when you sign in for dinner for your chance to win the December 10 meal certificate. \ Christmas Lights Contest 12-23. The Malta Rotary Club is again sponsoring the Christmas Lights Contest. Judging will talk place on Friday, December 23. Grace Fellowship Christmas Eve Service 12-24. Grace Fellowship had a change of time for the Christmas Eve Service. The December 24 service will be at 5 p.m....

  • Memories for the Week of December 21, 2016

    Dec 21, 2016

    1 years ago December 21, 1916 District Court News Women entertainers will be barred from Montana cabarets after Atty. Gen. S. C. Ford takes office, it is reported. Mr. Ford has no public announcement on the matter, but it is reported that he takes the position that the state statute prohibits the employment of women in such places of entertainment and that he will enforce the law. Claim jumping During the past few months a certain party at Malta has become very busy getting parties from other points to jump claims on which settlers have resid...

  • Card New for December 21, 2016

    Dec 21, 2016

    Whist On Tuesday, December 13, Roger Ereaux took first place with 53 points and Roy Baeth was second with 49. The traveling prize was awarded to Nina Jones. Pinochle On Thursday, December 15, Nina Jones notched 7,320 points for first place, topping Sherman Doucette who logged 6,940 in his second place effort. The traveling prize was awarded to Clarence Blunt....

  • Spotlight for the week of December 21, 2016: Jeri Engstrom

    Dec 21, 2016

    Jeri Engstrom Location Manager at CHS Big Sky Favorite Meal: Lutefisk, lefse and meatballs Define yourself as an animal: An Australian Shepherd Favorite Hobby: Working, fishing and hunting. Dream Vacation: Reykjavík, Iceland Favorite Movie Genre: I'm an old classic movie buff....

  • Grapevine for the week of December 21, 2016

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Dec 21, 2016

    Question A: What do you want for Christmas? Question B: How many lumps of coal do you deserve? Pick an amount from one to ten, based on your behavior this year. Layton Erickson A: A new motorbike. B: Ten. Jacob Brown A: A dirtbike. B: One. Emerson Downing A: A disco ball. B: Five. Royce Strobbe A: A horse stall. B: One. Ainsley Erickson A: A Dinosaur skull. B: Twenty....

  • Ada A. Young

    Dec 21, 2016

    Ada A. Young slipped quietly and peacefully into heaven on December 4, 2016. Ada was born to John C. and G. Bernice Hasler on April 13, 1928 in Whitetail, Mont. After spending the first 11 years of her life in Whitetail, Ada and her family moved to a farm on the Milk River west of Malta, Mont. Ada attended the South Wagner School and worked on the family farm before marrying Ralph S. Young in 1946 and lived in various areas around Montana before settling in Malta and raising their children Trudy, Dirk and Chip. She moved to Franklin, Ohio to...

  • Hiatt Spencer Cilz

    Dec 21, 2016

    MALTA- Hiatt Spencer Cilz was born into the arms of God on Wednesday, , 2016 at Northern Montana Hospital, he was surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, December 26, 2016 at the Kirkwood Memorial Chapel. Condolences for the family may be left at www.kirkwoodfuneralhome.com Hiatt is survived by his parents Nicholas Cilz and Stacie Rock, and his big brother Gunner all of Malta. He is also survived by his grandparents Bill and Michelle Rock (Malta), Marlin &...

  • Donald McNamara

    Dec 21, 2016

    WASHINGTON- Donald McNamara 84, passed away at his home on December 9, 2016 of natural causes. Graveside services will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, December 19, 2016 at Grandview Cemetery in Saco. Condolences for the family may be left at www.kirkwood funeralhome.com Donald Patrick McNamara was born in Glasgow on March 17, 1932 to Don and Anice McNamara and passed from this world to the next on December 9, 2016. He grew up in Saco, attended school in Beaverton for a while and graduated from Saco High...

  • Christmas Writings from Malta Elementary

    Dec 21, 2016

    Christmas Day The smell of cookies and pies Hearing children laugh and seeing all the trees and ornaments. And hearing the people sing carols Jingle bells on a sleigh, Tasting the hot cocoa. Tasting the pumpkin pies and all the food And feeling the warmth of the fire, Look at all the snowflakes and the decorated trees. By Emauni Johanneesen Age 11 My Gingerbread House I made a house of gingerbread It was sugary sweet. It took me all day long to make, but just lasted a week! Monday I ate the ceiling, Tuesday I ate the door. Wednesday I ate the...

  • Classified Ads for December 21, 2016

    Dec 21, 2016

    HELP WANTED Phillips County Library Board Position The Phillips County Library Board has a position opening to represent the Saco area. For more information please call the P.C. Library at 654-2407. Town of Dodson part time Town Clerk The Town of Dodson is hiring for the position of Town Clerk. Must have book-keeping experience, ability to work with the public, be able to take and type up meeting minutes, handle all mailings along with other duties as required. This is a part time position and wages will depend on experience. Please send...

  • Legal Ads for December 21, 2016

    Dec 21, 2016

    AUDIT PUBLICATION STATEMENT An audit of the affairs of School Districts Number 12A and 12B, Phillips County, Saco, Montana has been conducted by CHMS, P.C. The audit covered the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015. The audit also covered the Extracurricular Fund for pupil functions which is included in the financial statements of the District. A copy of the audit report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015 is on file in its entirety and open to public inspection at the school office. The District will supply a copy of the audit report to any int...

  • Lady Mavericks split weekend; to face Nashua

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Dec 21, 2016

    The North Country Lady Mavericks split last weekend's series as they traveled to Brockton last Friday and defeated the Warriors 66-8 and then lost to Glasgow 50-28 last Saturday in Saco. As the Mavs prepare to enter winter break, the team will face the Nashua Lady Porcupines in Whitewater tomorrow night. Last weekend started off strong for the Lady Mavericks as they overpowered a Brockton team that had six players. All twelve Mavericks players scored in the game. The Mavs were led by junior...

  • Coyotes lose thriller

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Dec 21, 2016

    The Dodson Coyotes nearly picked up their first win of the season last Tuesday, but ultimately the team lost 68-65 to the Turner Tornadoes. The team was scheduled to play Scobey but the game was moved to Monday night. They were also scheduled to play Nashua in Nashua on Tuesday, December 20. Both games will be covered in next week's Phillips County News. The team was led by freshman Shaun Ball who scored 22 points, 10 of which came in the third quarter. "It was pretty good," Ball said of his...

  • The streak ends

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Dec 21, 2016

    If there was any pressure to keep their streak going, it ended last Saturday night as the (2-1) Malta M-ettes fell 63-49 to the Poplar Indians in Poplar. The Indians were able to outscore Malta 25-11 in the fourth quarter. The loss serves as a learning curve for the M-ettes, who will have plenty of time to grow this year as the season comes to its Winter Break. “We gave up an awful lot of points,” M-ettes Head Coach Nate Hammond said. “That’s more points than I think we’ve ever given up in qui...

  • Mavericks down Scotties in Saco

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Dec 21, 2016

    The North Country Mavericks (4-2) were able to pick up a couple of hard fought wins last weekend as the team defeated Brockton in a 70-62 in Brockton last Friday night and then Glasgow in Saco on Saturday night. The Mavericks overcame the Glasgow Scotties' late rally last Saturday thanks to some solid defense and heroics from captains Cache Younkin and Trace Simonson. "We just got a little bit older," Simonson said of the team's confidence. "Now we know that we can take it to people and we're...

  • Phillips County News Athlete of the Week for December 21, 2016

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Dec 21, 2016

    Favorite hobby: Basketball or barrel racing. Favorite dessert: Chocolate ice cream. Favorite subject in school: English. Favorite post-game meal: A cinnamon roll. Dream Car: A Slugbug. Define yourself as an animal: A cow. Goal GPA: 4.0. Two week vacation: California. One thing on a desert island: Mikaeya Runsabove.... Full story

  • This one is inspired by Idiocracy

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Dec 21, 2016

    I understand that what I’m about to say does not apply to everyone but I want to try and paint a picture. I’ve never taken kindly to bullying of any kind. Whether it be teasing, roasting, hitting, etc., I have always been against it. Riding home from school, kids would roast each other. Eventually they started roasting me and I learned how to respond with my own jokes. When a kid thought they could pick on me I eventually fought back because that was the only way I knew how to overcome bul... Full story

  • Young Lady Coyotes still learning

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Dec 21, 2016

    The Dodson Lady Coyotes lost their home opener 45-20 to the Turner Lady Tornadoes last Tuesday in Dodson. They were also scheduled to play Nashua in Nashua on Tuesday, December 20. Both games will be covered in next week's Phillips County News. The Lady Coyotes were led by Freshman Christina Jaynes, who scored 10 points. She knocked down two treys in the fourth quarter. Melony Fetter scored six points. Mikaeya Runsabove and Tiffany Cliff both scored two points apiece. Turner got into a groove ea...

  • Welch scores 31 in Mustangs' win

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Dec 21, 2016

    The Malta Mustangs are off to a solid start this season as the team defeated the Poplar Indians 77-50 last Saturday night in Poplar. The team was set to face Havre on last Tuesday night in Havre and will face Wolf Point on Wednesday. Both games will be covered in next week’s Phillips County News. The Mustangs were led in victory by senior Ostin Welch who exploded for 31 points. Welch had pin-point accuracy as he was able to knock down seven treys. His three point explosion was the most for M... Full story