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Linda DeVries welcomed family, guests, and friends to the 2024 Christmas Program on Sunday, Dec. 8th at the Community Church. The church was decorated with a tall gracious tree decorated in ribbons of gold. The tables were covered in green with a small decorated centerpiece that had a candle light. The sound of children could be heard from the church nursery as the anticipation of singing and presenting the skit, "'Twas the Night Before Christ's Birth." When the youngsters emerged like little...
On Thursday, December 5th, the Phillips County Museum held the 21st Annual Christmas festival. This was originally the "Festival of Trees," and over the years the theme has change and this year it was a packed house that gathered in the spirit of Christmas. The donations toward this fund raiser were as Kay Hould stated in her welcome. "...the most we have ever received!" The new president of the PCM is Lori Taylor. She added, "It went well. The bidding was similar to last year. There were close...
December 10 Meeting Following opening rituals, Mayor John Demarais opened the meeting of the City Council on Tuesday, December 10th at 5 p.m. Councilmembers David Rummel, Bonnie Wiederrick and Laura Pankratz were present; Bill Hicks was not present. Also in attendance for the meeting were Sara Warren; Julie McFadden joined the group later. In the opening remarks from the Mayor, he stated he had traveled to Havre to attend a meeting. He stated, “I made a practice run to Havre on Thursday in anticipation for a meeting that is coming up this T...
On Friday, December 13th, the Fergus County Sheriff’s Office Executed a Search Warrant on a residence in Roy Montana. The search of the residence found a substantial amount of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. An arrest was made and the person was charged with Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs and Criminal Possession Dangerous Drugs with Intent to Distribute, as well as two other felonies and a misdemeanor. The investigation is still ongoing and more arrests are expected. With information gathered during the investigation in Roy, t...
During December Prevention promoted on Social Media: National Impaired Driving Month, Seasonal Affective Disorder and Holiday Mocktail recipes. We also sponsored a page in the annual Malta Chamber Christmas Coloring Book distributed to all youth within Phillips County. Prevention Specialist Gina Lamb partnered with Malta Kiwanis in assisting youth with decorating cookies at the Malta Kids Club Annual Santa's Workshop. Prevention also provided each family with a fun Christmas bag, filled with...
Montana Farmers Union has announced Megan Torgerson as the keynote speaker for the grassroots farm organization’s Eastern Montana Women’s Conference and April Martin as the keynote for the Western Montana Women’s Conference. The popular women’s conferences are scheduled for Jan. 31-Feb. 2 in Malta and Feb. 7-9 in Fairmont and focus on professional and personal growth for rural women. Participants hear from dynamic speakers and enjoy time networking with other women passionate about family farms and ranches and rural communities. The events also...
Yes...the public was correct. There is something brewing on the vacant where the former Napa Store used to stand. Work is progressing along with the soon-to-be newest coffee and eatery shop. Kandee (Kandace) Oshio is in the final steps to make her dream of owning a coffee shop a reality. This has been a work in the planning and developing stages for some time now and soon that dream will be fulfilled. Anchored on the corner between Stretch's Pizza and A&E Repair sits a quaint new building,...
Sympathy to all the homeless people this holiday season. Let’s remember them. Here in Whitewater, everyone is busy with Christmas preparations. There was a wonderful Christmas concert at the Whitewater School December 16. It was a musical play. Then there was a group singing Silent Night, it was just beautiful. Also, the band played and the K-12 sang song. Afterwards Santa came and visited the children. Get Well wishes to Diana Engles, who is in Billings. She is a teacher here in Whitewater. Aga...
It rained last night. I hadn’t seen rain this late in the month in years. But that was Malta and this is Livingston where it’s no surprise. In Malta today there’s a winter storm warning that calls for freezing rain and ice accumulation. That’s always fun. A couple of years ago Barb and I were headed south on 191 when we slid on ice halfway down the hill to the river. The road had been bare and dry until then. It was a puckering moment, but we were headed straight again when we reached the bridge...
What do I want for Christmas? I don't really ever know, or at least when posed with the question, I freeze. Ask me what I want during nearly any other month of the year, and I could come up with six to seven suggestions of what I need or want. I knew what I wanted on Black Friday in November, and I got it! My birthday is in October, and I am sure I knew what I wanted back then. I think. I don't know if it's the pressure of the holidays, a brain-fart, or I just am not comfortable with asking for...
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year. There'll be much mistletoeing and hearts will be glowing when loved ones are near. It's the most wonderful time of the year.” Mistletoe is known as the healing plant. It blooms in trees during winter. It was used by ancient Celts during their winter solstice celebrations. In the 1700’s, mistletoe was hung in doorways during the holiday season. Young women standing under the mistletoe could not refuse to give a kiss. If a woman refused, she faced supposed bad luck for the upcoming year. Kisses under t...
A Portion of December 12, 2024 Through A Portion of December 19, 2024. Check out our website: www.phillipscountysheriff.org and our Facebook page, Phillips County Sheriff’s Office. Our Facebook page does give reports of scams and other important information as needed to get to the public. FYI: All fingerprints that are needed for CWPs, schools, licensing or anything else are done from 9am to NOON every Wednesday. Check out our website: www.phillipscountysheriff.org and our Facebook page, Phillips County Sheriff’s Office. Our Facebook page does...
1 yrs ago Dec. 24, 2014 Hitting the highlight as the Senior Spotlight is Mark Neibur, who has a passion for building boats and was a rancher. Among his favorites are lobster with lots of butter, and his favorite holiday is Veterans Day, which just happens to be his birthday! He enjoys the movie “On Golden Pond” and the song “Ave Maria.” Though it wasn’t quite what she planned when she dreamed of owning a Victorian home, she got her wish ~ in a doll house. It was passed on to her daughter, Sue Poulton, and now sits in her home. Built on a scale...
Montana Stockgrowers Foundation’s (MSF) Cattle Drive Program continues to grow and is quickly becoming the premier feed out contest in the state of Montana. The Cattle Drive Program allows producers and supporters to donate a steer, or the value of a steer, and watch that donation grow. Donors also receive data on the growth and performance of that steer. MSF is proud to announce that the 2023 Cattle Drive program raised over $220,000. The funds raised will be invested in educational programs, scholarships, leadership development and c...
It might not be a surprise to many of you, though it might marvel some of you. In this festive season of miracles and enchantment, yet, another small detail needs to be shared with our readers. Perhaps you recall in the October 9th issue of the PCN (the most read local newspaper) there was an article which Editor Pierre titled "Baaaaad Sheep." This little article was meant to lighten some of the heavy and oppressing news that was happening in the world at the time. And by the remarks, comments,...
Ag West, formerly Northwest Farm Credit, delivered a $2000 check to the Center Wednesday, December 18, 2024, during their regular meeting. The monies will go towards cabinets in the remodeled area to better serve the meals put on by the members. Braving the snowy weather of the day, Liz French of the Glasgow office, facilitated the grant as she wrote a letter of endorsement for the center. An entity may receive a grant each twelve month period if the request meets the criteria set forth. This...
The Malta-Whitewater Wrestling team had three placers in this year's CMR Holiday Classic event in Great Falls. The event started on Friday, December 20, and concluded in Saturday, December 21. "That's the thing I mean, we went up against the state's best and and we felt like we came away from it feeling pretty good with our improvement," Malta Coach Steve French said. The teams were led by Ava Hanson, who took third place in the Girls 170 class, after going 4-1 at the event. Straud Sims was...
The North Country Mavericks and Dodson Coyotes basketball teams met up in Saco last Saturday, December 21. THe Mavericks won 70-33. On Friday, December 20, the Mavericks defeated the Frazer Bearcubs 68-23. Dodson fell to the Scobey Spartans 83-23. Blaine Downing led the Mavericks in their win over Dodson with 20 points. Laytin Erickson had 18 points, Coy Bowman had 13 points, Chase Albus had nine points, Jake Brown had five points, Kade Strommen had four points, and Jayden Henshew had one...
The North Country Lady Mavericks added a pair of wins to their regular season record. One of those wins came against the Dodson Lady Coyotes last Saturday, December 21, in Saco. The Lady Mavericks' other victory came against the Frazer Bearcubs in Frazer on Friday, December 20. The Lady Mavs won 68-24. The Lady Coyotes lost 53-11 to the Scobey Lady Spartans on Friday. Shelbi LaBrie led the Lady Mavs in their victory over Dodson with 17 points. Emerson Downing had 11 points, CharLee McColly had...
The Malta M-ettes basketball team battled hard in their final game of 2024, but fell 67-56 to the Havre Lady Blue Ponies 67-56 on Tuesday, December 17, in Havre. The sub-varsity teams saw success in Poplar last weekend, defeating the Glasgow and Wolf Point JV and C teams. The M-ettes are not scheduled to face another opponent until their long awaited home opener against the Fairview Warriors on Friday, January 3, at the Malta High School Gymnasium. In their loss to Havre, Malta was led by...
Laytin Erickson Sophomore, North Country Mavericks Fave Hobby: Go to the Gym and Play Sports. Fave Meal / Dessert: Spaghetti / Cheesecake. Dream Vehicle: 1981 Camaro. Dream Two-Week Vacation: Puerto Rico. Fave Animal / Dog Breed: Dog / Black Lab. Fave Subject: Science. Fave Candy Bar: Twix. Fave Movie / TV Show: Cars 2 / Friends....
Trooper Stiles's place is 2nd and has scored 0.0 team points. 1st Place Match - Colt Patterson (Fergus (Lewistown)) won by fall over Trooper Stiles (Malta / Whitewater) (Fall 2:48) Rylee Brusse's place is 3rd and has scored 0.0 team points. 1st Place Match - Tyson Clark (Fergus (Lewistown)) won by fall over Rylee Brusse (Malta / Whitewater) (Fall 1:04) 1st Place Match - Zac Chinn (Fergus (Lewistown)) won by fall over Rylee Brusse (Malta / Whitewater) (Fall 0:42) Trevor Knowles's place is unknown and has scored 0.0 team points. Michael Love's...
On December 14th the halls of Malta High School were either buzzing with energy or as quiet as mice on the lookout for Santa. The energy bursting forth in corridors was the action between the changing of the sessions of the speech and drama meet as nearly 65 students met up with teammates and new friends as they swapped how things had gone in the judging. There were students from 14 schools attending and competing. The quiet time was when students camped on the floors, cuddle blankets, and refreshed or waited until their turn to present before...
The Malta Mustangs basketball team fought hard in their lone game of the week against the Havre Blue Ponies in Havre, but fell 75-67 last Tuesday, December 17. The Mustangs will observe Christmas Break and will see their first home game of the season on Friday, January 3, 2025, in the Malta High School Gymnasium. They will take on the Roy-Winifred Outlaws on Saturday, January 4, 2025, in Winifred Malta was led by senior Bohdi Brenden in the team’s loss to Havre. Brenden had 20 points, seven a...
Nestled in the sweeping plains of north-central Montana, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge is a 15,551-acre sanctuary that provides beneficial habitat for an array of wildlife. From the greater sage-grouse to shorebirds, waterfowl, and pronghorn antelope, the refuge serves as a haven for species that rely on the unique sagebrush and wetland ecosystems of the region. Amidst the bird song, a familiar sound to northern Montana cuts through. Was that a moo? While...