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Senator Mike Lang submitted a recommended $53 million change to House Bill 6 secured a 5-1 vote from the appropriations subcommittee focused on infrastructure. It is nonbinding and will need a vote from the full House Appropriations Committee to actually be added to the legislation. The funding will be used to replace the 108 year old siphons before they suffer catastrophic failure. This is critical, explained Marko Manoukian, Local Co-Chair of the St. Mary Rehabilitation Working Group. We used...
To Senate District 17 As Eastern Montana has been attending wrestling and basketball events, the legislature continues to move legislation that will help all Montanans. Competition is heated with debates and is very fast-moving. Rules and decorum keep us in order, but sometimes the crowd, like during an athletic event, voices their opinion. I do it every day here, whether in committee or on the floor, with a green (yes) or a red (no) vote on the issue at hand. We have reformed some of the...
1 yrs ago Feb. 13, 2013 Studying pays off Billie Orahood placed first in the Middle School Spelling Bee. Colter Salveson won second, and Reese Sjostrom won third place. They will participate in the County Bee on Feb. 26th. Perfect Ending The Malta M-ettes have been perfect in district play, not losing a single game to district opponents. With this record, they earned a bye and their first game would match them against the winner of the Poplar vs Plentywood game. An Extra Day Saco-Whitewater Lady Panther fans were ready for tournament action, t...
Montana’s smokeless tobacco use prevalence is 14% for adult males, which is more than twice as high as the national average. February 19-25 is “Through with Chew Week,” an entire week dedicated to educating Montanans about the health risks of smokeless tobacco and the health benefits of quitting. “Smokeless tobacco is not a safe alternative to cigarettes. Research shows that nicotine stays in the blood longer for people who use smokeless tobacco than for people who smoke. Smokeless tobacco can cause cancer of the mouth, tongue, cheek, gum, es...
The Montana Farm Bureau Foundation announces their annual Youth Speech Contest which will be held during the 2023 FFA State Convention, March 23, at the Atrium Building, Montana ExpoPark in Great Falls. “One of the Montana Farm Bureau Foundation's most important goals is to promote agricultural education and leadership development of Montana's youth,” said MFB Director of Foundation Development Alena Standley. “This speech contest aligns with that goal very well and it’s exciting to offer cash prizes to this age group, so we hope it encoura...
Landowners have until March 15 to submit applications to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks for enrollment in the Unlocking Public Lands (UPL) Program or the Public Access Land Agreement (PALA) Program. These programs are designed to provide recreational public access to state (Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation) or federal (Bureau of Land Management or United States Forest Service) land where no or limited legal public access currently exists. For enrollment in UPL, landowners will receive a tax credit in the amount of $750 p...
March 1 marks the beginning of the license year for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Below are a few reminders and tips about the upcoming license year. Fishing licenses: 2022 fishing licenses expire on Feb. 28, 2023. Anglers cannot buy a new fishing license until March 1. Licenses purchased on or after March 1, 2023, will be valid through Feb. 29, 2024. General licenses and permits: General licenses, such as fishing, conservation, upland bird, general deer, general elk, etc. can be purchased starting March 1 at any license providers but permit...
As the County Spelling Bee headed into Round 30, last Wednesday, February 8, 2022 Champion Finn Witmer, once again a contestant, knew someone would be crowned the new champion, as he had already been eliminated from competition. It didn't stop him from paying close attention to the spelling and pronunciation of words for the remaining contestants. Twenty-eight students representing Dodson, Malta Middle School, Whitewater, Saco, Malta Elementary, the East (Hutterite) Colony, and the Homeschool...
Retirement: (according to dictionary.com) is the act of retiring or of leaving one's job, career, or occupation permanently, usually because of age. This is not the case with Marko Manoukian, Phillips County Extension Service Agent, who retired on Friday, February 3. Nor will you find him sitting back in an easy chair. There's too much life and energy (not to mention youth) left to slow down to that level. Instead, Marko has plans laid out ahead of him, he is more or less just changing his...
Last week the office of U.S. Senator Jon Tester, of Montana, called the PCN and asked if arrangements could be made for an interview. The notice was posted on another media (Facebook) and individuals were encouraged to send their questions of concern for the Senator to address and comment on. These questions are a result of your inquiries for information. The question/thought presented to him is in bold and his response follows. 1. Small towns, including Malta, have lost their retirement centers, and also facing the possibility of losing their...
Turning 65, decisions, decisions... A few months before you turn 65, you should learn about Medicare coverage choices and consider important enrollment times and your coverage options. You should start at least 3 months before you turn 65. Visit Medicare.gov or call the State Health Insurance Program hotline: 1-800-551-3191 to be assigned a counselor near you. Your initial enrollment period (IEP) is three months before you turn 65, the month of your birthday and three months after. Most people w...
To Senate District 17 We just completed our 30th day in this 68th Montana Legislature. The halls continue to be full of lobbyists and Montana citizens. Committee bills are still being processed in both the House and the Senate. With the budget surplus, we plan to improve Montana's education, economy, rule of law, and tax policies. Regarding District 17, here are some specific bills that could enhance our way of life. Senator Kenneth Bogner is sponsoring Senate Bill 203, which is an act revising...
1 yrs ago Feb. 6, 2013 NIGHT WORK Following a burglary at the Cowboy Bar in Dodson on Jan. 27th, the Sheriff’s Office received a call the next day from a concerned citizen. As a result of the investigation, six juveniles were arrested and charged with burglary (a felony), and misdemeanor charges of criminal mischief, theft, and, in two cases, probation violation. Four youths were transported to juvenile centers, and two were released to parents/guardians. THEY BELIEVED IN HIM Former MHS track athlete in the weights events, Hank Oyler, e...
Grass is to cattle as water is to conservation. Ironically, that analogy could be shuffled in any order and still carry the same meaning. To conserve grasslands, it is critical to maintain the ability to stock pasture with cattle, and to do so, access to stock water is necessary. That is why groups like the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance (RSA), a non-profit based in Malta, Montana, invests in assisting ranchers with water development through their conservation program. These water projects are meaningful to ranchers on any given year, but as...
ALA, AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY: the Auxiliary supports various scholarship programs that benefit veterans, the descendants of veterans, and the American Legion Family. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship check out the following programs detailed below. Deadline is March 31. First scholarship offered is: Children’s National President Scholarship for three $5000 scholarships awarded annually per geographical division, for a total of fifteen. These scholarships are for undergraduate study only at a four year accredited college o...
Congratulations to Leo Barthelmess and the Barthelmess Ranch Corporation for being chosen as the 2022 Phillips Conservation District Conservationists of the Year. They were presented the award at the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance banquet, recently held at the Tin Cup. The Phillips Conservation Districts Conservationist of the Year Award recognizes local individuals for outstanding contributions to the conservation of our district's natural resources. The Barthelmess Ranch has been a leader in...
Far from the grass-covered prairie, the wild sage, and even the wheat waving in the wind, there is a glimmer of hope in the eyes and mind of a young woman from eastern Montana... miles and miles from home. Miranda Orr grew up in Saco, Montana, the daughter of Jay and Carolyn Yeska, a country gal's life in a small town. The inspiration for her interest in the medical field, namely in Alzheimer's research, was her grandmother, Vivian Siewing, also from Saco. Miranda and her family watched the...
The valley along the winding Milk River danced and kept time as beautiful music and harmony filled the winter evening on a near full moon night. Students from Malta, Saco, and Whitewater joined voices, talents and sounds on Monday, January 30, 2023, at the District 12 & 13 Honor Concert. Held in the gymnasium in Glasgow, the near-to-capacity crowd was well entertained, enjoying the blend of 14 schools. The collaboration is an annual event. Students are selected and submitted by the teachers and...
Ambulance volunteers Vince Mace and Janessa Malmend accepted a check from Northwest Farm Credit Services last week. The check in the amount of $2,800 will go toward the ongoing EMT Class supplies. The check was presented by Whitney Tatafu of the Glasgow Northwest Farm Credit Services office. With this grant, the students currently enrolled in the EMT training have their class paid for. In addition to this boost to get new applicants ready and work earnestly toward finishing the class, Vince stat...
Receiving numerous inquiries as to the status of the grandstand at the Phillips County Fairgrounds, the question was taken to the Public Input agenda at the meeting of the County Commissioners. Posed to Commissioners Bruce Christofferson and Richard Dunbar, was the question, “what is the plan for the grandstand at the fairgrounds?” The two commissioners stated the process is slow; YES, it will be rebuilt…however, NO, it is likely not to be in place at the 2023 Fair. Both commissioners were in agreeance that the grandstand will be built in th...
The Malta School District announces the upcoming school election to be held on May 2, 2023. Two trustee positions are up for election – both are three year terms. These seats are currently held by Kevin Koss and Justin Lamb. To file for a seat on the Malta School Board, contact Jane Knudsen, District Clerk for candidate forms. The deadline to file is March 23, 2023....
1 yrs ago Jan. 30, 2013 YOUTH CHARGED State prosecutors filed negligent homicide charges against 17-year-old Emmitt Boschee, as a result of the death of 16-year-old Logan Wilson, who was shot and killed while hunting north of Malta. The incident happened on Oct. 12, 2010, and had originally been ruled accidental by the State Division of Criminal Investigation. At the time of the death, the charged teenager was 14 years of age. LOCAL (QUIET) ARTISTS On a cold December day David Wilkes, and his sister, Harriet, took their artwork, drawings, and...
The annual Jim Schumacher Memorial Livestock Day was well attended with over 30 area livestock producers. The meeting started off with a sour note. Continued drought in the west and plains has shrunk the beef cow herd to 28.9 million head. Year to date reduction of 4%, results in the smallest beef cow herd since 1962. Montana ranks 7th in the list of states with the largest reduction. Since 2020 Montana has lost over 200,000 head of cattle. Dr. “JP” Pollreisz, Managing Veterinarian in Zoe...
Malta Middle School held its Spelling Bee on January 24, 2023. Titus Wiederrick and Peyton Branham battled back and forth for 7 rounds before a winner was declared. Peyton spelled configuration and provocation to become the champion. Representing Malta Middle School in the Phillips County Bee which will be held February 8th, 2023 at 1:00 pm in the Malta High School auditorium will be Tripp Lefdahl, Finn Witmer, Kade Bleth, Titus Wiederrick, and Peyton Branham. Alternates are Amelia Walking...
