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Well, it was a guaranteed winner! Where else could little wee ones find a delicate pancake breakfast feast like the one provided at the GN Lodge Room on Saturday, Dec. 14th? About 75 kids showed up and chose to partake in the selection of toppings for pancakes such as caramel, strawberry and maple syrup to be topped with a large array of sprinkles, whip cream and chocolate chips! Tom LaBrie, owner of the GN, said he and his crew served 175 of those flapjack pancakes, so it might be safe to presu...
Dodson rancher Lesley Robinson was elected as President of the Montana Stockgrowers at the MSGA Annual Convention and Trade Show held in Billings, MT. on December 4-6th. She is the first female to be elected to this position. Robinson will serve in this capacity for two years. Robinson is married to Jim Robinson, and they have one daughter, Kirsty Dee Robinson Stewart. Robinsons have owned and operated the Lazy JD Cattle Co., in southern Phillips County since 1985. Robinson said, "I am honored t...
Rhei Tharp, owner of KMMR Mustang Radio, has several projects in the makings that are worth sharing. The first shareable word is that the 2024 Holiday Concert programs have been or are to be recorded and Tharp states he is in the process of editing. At this time, there are several concerts yet to be performed, and once they are done, he will produce CD’s that will be available if someone would like to listen to the youth and the concerts of choirs and bands. Tharp was asked to confirm the word “on the streets” and around town and at coffe...
Every place is festive with lights twinkling, even though there is a few miles between the farms! Loring Lutheran Church will be celebrating Jesus’s birth on Christmas Eve with a candle lit service at 5:30. No Sunday service until 2025! At this time of year I usually reflect on my life and what’s happened in the last year. This year I’m thankful for basically good health. I had no hospital stays, no falls and no car accidents. My sight is my most irritating loss, but I can still see. I play...
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 give reports of scams and other important information as needed to get to the public. Concealed Weapon Permits: New and renewal applications for Concealed Weapon Permits may be picked up at the Sheriff’s Office anytime. Once approved, you will be contacted to come in on Wednesday bet...
1 yrs ago Dec. 17, 2014 The musical acts coming to perform at the Phillips County Fair were announced and include the “Texas Tornado” Casey Donahew Band opening for Country Music Star Clay Walker. The talented Winston Mitchell is in the Sr. Spotlight and is a retired rancher who loves lobster tail. Favorites include rattlesnakes and working with cedar or juniper. At the Tuesday night City Council meeting the board members once again heard from a city resident who had the sewer back up into her home’s basement. “We had number five last Sunday...
Malta Senior Center BINGO is every Friday at 1:00 at the Malta Senior Center. Malta School Board Mtg School Board Meetings are held every second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the MHS Boardroom. Times and dates are subject to change. Malta Food Bank The Malta Food Bank will be closed from Christmas eve to the Day After Christmas (December 24th-26th.) City Council Meetings City Council Meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at City Hall at 5 p.m. This Month, the...
It was Tuesday evening, at the Malta High School auditorium, as the combined voices and talents of the choir and band presented their Holiday Concert. Choir director, Mrs. Janell McKenney, with the assistance of Mrs. Nancy Murdock on the piano, shared four songs for the audience. Among the selections were “White Winter Hymnal,” an arrangement by Roger Emerson; “Sleigh Ride” by Kirby Shaw; “Ad Astra,” and the closing selection was “Once Upon a December,” which was an arrangement by Audrey Snyder. The choir is composed of four young men and e...
Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen said that some 4,700 new business registrations were filed with the State in November 2024 as Montana is on the verge of another year with a record number of new business filings. Montana has had record new business registrations in each of Secretary Jacobsen's first three years in office and the state is on pace for another record year in 2024. "Montanans are actively registering their businesses and pursuing their dreams, and we are pleased to be the initial step in that journey," said Secretary...
Malta Elementary Mrs. Ost Kindergarten Dear Santa, I have been very good. I would like a America doll. Love, Kinzie Zieger Dear Santa, I have been pretty good. I would like a reindeer headband. Love, Emma Haynes Dear Santa, I have been pretty good. I would like a spider train. Love, Mickey Carnahan Dear Santa, I have been pretty good. I would like a Nintendo Switch. Love, Nolan McKenney Dear Santa, I have been very good. I would like a real model train. Love, Ryker Smith Dear Santa, I have been...
What Christmas Means to Me By: Aria A When I think of Christmas, I think of joy, happiness, Going sledding, having fun, setting up the tree, wrapping Christmas presents, and my parents. For me, Christmas is Going sledding and getting pulled by a four-wheeler. During Christmas, my family is always nice, sweet, kind, helpful, and hardworking. My Christmas wish is a Nintendo, a lamp, LED lights, a computer, an eyelash curler, and a hair brush. What Christmas Means to Me By: Ryder A When I think of Christmas I think of hot chocolate family and...
Malta Shrine Club member Willie Harms, Aka Clause with a Cause, surprised the Malta Shrine Club at their December meeting to present them with what he says is just the start of his season. He has graciously decided that all monies raised from his appearances this season will be donated to the Malta Shrine Club. Malta Shrine Club prides itself in raising money to help children with debilitating injuries and diseases get the necessary treatments. Most money raised by the local Club helps with...
The following is a press release by Sheriff Jerry Lytle of the Phillips County Sheriff's Office in regards to the incident in Zortman last Wednesday and Thursday. On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 0823 hours, the Phillips County Sheriff's Office received a phone call from a female reporting that a friend in the Zortman area had called her reporting that her house was on fire. The dispatcher made several phone calls to confirm this but there did not appear to be a fire in that area. A short time later, dispatch received a 9-1-1 call from the...
November 23, 2024 is a date that Mervin Bishop will not soon forget. Before you stop reading this because you feel you do not know him, there's a good chance you probably do know him...by his nickname, "Babsie." It was on November 23rd that Bishop was inducted into the Montana Indian Athletic Hall of Fame. The event took place at Carrol College in Helena, and Bishop was selected after being nominated by his high school basketball coach, Bill Ryan, who now lives in Billings. When Bishop was notif...
The Hi-Line Future Foundation Organization (HLFF) is working toward their goal of getting the Malta swimming pool up and running, and have taken on the project in several phases. The phase 1 will be using current funds to get things done by the regular opening date. These funds are the result of a pool party campaign, the toilet fundraiser funds. Hats off to Kayla Warren for toting the Scottie Potty all around town, placing it and retrieving it. It was kind of a crappy job...but somebody had to...
The Phillips County Library holds Story Time every Friday from 10:30 to 11:30, but this time was different and featured a special guest; Santa Claus. Santa Claus came to the library with Christmas cookies and milk. He read two Christmas books for the kids, no thanks to the Grinch who interrupted story time, running around being naughty and trying to steal cookies. The kids helped the Grinch behave during story time and got him on the nice list. Photo by P.C. Library....
Big Tree, a float made by Phillips County Hospital was the winner of the 2024 Malta Chamber's Parade of Lights on Tuesday, December 3. The winner earned $100 Dino Dollars. Second place went to Phillips County Ambulance ($50 Dino dollars) and third place went to Donkey, by Yellow Rose Ministry ($25 Dino Dollars). Photos by Pierre Bibbs...
A big congratulations to Sommer Green on her winning essay on the VFW’s “Voice of Democracy”. It merited first place. She is the daughter of Ashley and Dallas Green. Bob and Rena Math, and Brent and Debbie Anderson went to Texas to visit Debbie’s mom Judy and her husband Bill Bennett before the holidays. Theresa Haynes and Pat Murdock had a Thanksgiving feast at Lacey and Jason Beil’s residence on Thursday. Other guests were Ron Haynes, Blake Ozark and Kohl Hilleson. Denise and Clinton Cox had company for several days over Thanksgiv...
Only 3 more weeks to write 2024! And many parties until then! Be cautious when driving around this weekend! Basketball fever is rampant in Phillips County! Malta Mustangs and Mettes played in an opening tournament in Lewistown where both teams split games. Keep working! The Lady Mavericks won both of their games in Miles City. I think the guys split the games. Congrats to Kennedy Simonson on her recognition for sports and academics! I didn’t get to see Kathy Obie this week. And one of my f...
The Ranchers Stewardship Alliance (RSA) is proud to announce the fifth annual Rural Resilience Webinar Series, a free educational program designed to help ranchers and rural residents grow their financial, ecological, and social resilience. This four-part series, held via Zoom on the fourth Thursday of each month from January to April, provides expert insights, actionable strategies, and an opportunity to connect with others who are passionate about the future of ranching and rural communities. Webinar Schedule: -Thursday, January 23 – Grass G...
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 give reports of scams and other important information as needed to get to the public. Concealed Weapon Permits: New and renewal applications for Concealed Weapon Permits may be picked up at the Sheriff’s Office anytime. Once approved, you will be contacted to come in on Wednesday bet...
The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) concluded its 140th Annual Convention and Trade Show on Friday, December 6, in Billings, Montana. On the final day, attendees participated in the Beef Breakfast, Beef Production and Marketing Committee Meeting, General Session II, Presidents Lunch, Stockgrowers Colleges, and policy meetings. The convention ended with the Montana Agriculture Policy Action (MAPA) Reception, and Grand Finale Banquet. The Beef Breakfast, sponsored by Marsh McLennan Agency, kicked off the final day as participants...
1 yrs ago Dec. 10, 2014 Mike Rappold and Don Hould worked the Tom and Jerry station during the Christmas Social at the Phillips County Museum. Doug Henry, employee at the local grocery store, was delighted with the sales of roasted chicken prepared on their new rotisserie. They were selling faster than he could prepare them. Todd Mandeville, Saco artist, received news that his painting, “My Guardian Angels”, was awarded the People’s Choice at the National Oil and Acrylic Painter’s Society Best of America Exhibit in Osage Beach, Missour...
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its partner, Wickens Construction, have reopened Secondary Highway 204 (S 204). Following the completion of the guardrail installation on the Milk River Bridge, construction will be paused on the Dodson South Canal project for the winter. The detour required for the rehabilitation of the Milk River Bridge and the replacement of the Dodson South Canal box culvert is no longer active, though single-lane traffic should be expected during the remain...
The final results are in from the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Havre check station for the 2024 hunting season. The check station was open for eight weekends from Oct. 12 (the opener of general antelope and pheasant) through Dec. 1 (the end of the deer/elk general season). Overall, hunter numbers were down from recent years, big game numbers were below average, and upland bird harvest was mixed. Biologists gather a lot of valuable information and biological data on game animals brought through check stations. FWP appreciates all hunters’ c...