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1 yrs ago Dec. 5, 2012 Are we getting hosed…? Gas hit the highest price it has been in the year, and there are still several weeks in the year. Gas is averaging $3.63/gallon this year. Light up my life The Rotary Club is again sponsoring its annual Christmas Lighting Contest, according to Rotary President Dave Miller. The best-decorated house will be determined and winners will be announced. They shall overcome The M-ettes lost four seniors to graduation; Coach Terry Lindgren is looking to rebuild his squad. He is looking for strong help f...
6th Grade: Kade Bleth, Peyton Branham, Lily Harms, Rhylee Kelley, Kendle Lankford, Miracle Love, Brekken Murray, Rhiaunna Simonson, Shaun Snellman, Shelby Snellman, Joshua Tams, Jace Tollefson, Cylas Van Heel, Titus Wiederrick, and Mackenzie Witmer. 7th Grade: Kiptyn Bain, Addison Benson, Steeler Blunt, Brittalia Drabbels, Asher Healy, Hudson Honey, Trevor Knowles, Hoyt Mahan, Thatcher Marquis, Hunter Negus, Avi Oxarart, Kazner Oxarart, Jeremy Scott, Sabra Sims, Lane Spencer, Kruise Stiles, Taya Wilke, and Silas Young. 8th Grade: Emma Ereaux,...
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ Region 6 Citizen Advisory Council (CAC) will meet from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at the Best Western Plus Havre Inn and Suites, located at 1425 US-2 in Havre (on the hill), for a special legislative open house. The meeting is open to the public, and state senators and representatives and county commissioners in the region have been invited as well. The main purpose of this meeting is for FWP Helena staff to share with legislators, CAC members, and the public the legislative proposals that i...
The results are in from the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Havre check station for the 2022 hunting season. The check station was open for eight weekends from Oct. 8 (the open of general antelope) through Nov. 27 (the end of the deer/elk general season). Overall, hunter numbers and mule deer harvest were still above average. Biologists gather a lot of valuable information and biological data on game animals brought through check stations. FWP appreciates all hunters’ cooperation in this effort. Note that the harvest data described below inclu...
The Montana Board of State Canvassers completed the State Canvass for the 2022 General Election on Tuesday. Representatives from the Attorney General’s Office, Office of Public Instruction, and State Auditor’s Office conducted the procedure at the State Capitol. Pursuant to statute, the Board declared elected the candidates receiving the highest number of votes cast during the November 8th election. The Board also proclaimed the adoption and/or rejection of ballot issues that were presented to voters. "Thank you to the Canvass Board for com...
Breaking books out of book jail, one book at a time! Saco School's Pep Club bought a bunch of popular books, ones that specifically interest the students, but they have to earn them to get them out! How do they earn them? They get to partake on the fun Bingo nights that the Saco community is having throughout the month. They've been asked to either bring in treats for the occasion, or be a helper for a night. They serve the community with warm refreshments and a homemade treat. Our community...
"Word has it, there will be a Victorian gent in a black top hat greeting guests as they walk in the door," stated Lori Taylor, curator at the Phillips County Museum. The night will be laced with fun, friends and food as the Phillips County Historical Society gets back into the festivities of Christmas following a two year change in plans due to Covid. Thursday, December 1st, the holidays will kick off with the "Christmas Festival" at the Phillips County Museum at 6 pm, you might want to plan to...
Before we launch into Pearl Harbor, we must visit the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), who celebrates its birthday on December 1, of each year. Cadets range in ages from 12-20 with older members who are 18 and older. CAP missions include support of Red Cross disaster relief operations and work in natural disaster areas. CAP has eight regional commands and 52 wings with one in each US state, Puerto Rico and Washington DC, with a total of approximately 60,000 members. In the 1930s the office of Civilian Defense worked to create what would become...
Anyone wanting to salvage a road-killed deer, elk, moose or antelope must obtain a Vehicle-Killed Wildlife Salvage Permit. These are available at no cost and must be obtained within 24 hours of the time a person takes an animal into their possession. Permits are available either through law enforcement officers on the scene of collisions or online on the FWP website. As a reminder, any salvaged animal must be removed in its entirety from the roadway by the permittee. The animal may be field dressed before it leaves the area but entrails or any...
Christmas trees sold this year by Glasgow Area Boy Scout Troop 861’s will not only be adorned with ornaments, but also turned into fish habitat. Lane Thompson, a member of Troop 861, and Fish, Wildlife & Parks fisheries staff are asking folks to return their trees after Christmas with the intention to use these discarded trees as artificial fish habitat. Returned trees will be bundled and placed on the ice at the Fort Peck Trout Pond later this winter, where they will remain until melting causes them to fall through and settle to the bottom. “T...
1 yrs ago Nov. 28, 2012 OH…the places you will see Wink and Terri Cole returned Sunday after visiting Zach and Sarah Cole at Ft. Polk, La. They were able to visit the French Quarters and other historical sites and landmarks. Small in number, big in hopes Coached by Wes KillEagle, the Coyotes prepare for their first match. Returning starters are Jimmy Martin and Clinton Daniels, who are helping out the lone senior, Levi Jones. Elected to serve Newly elected state representative, Malta native Mike Lang, has received his new assignments for t...
It can be one of the most joyous times of the year during the December holidays and New Year's day. Yet, it can also be stressful, emotional, and challenging for many families and individuals. More specifically, anyone struggling with a substance use disorder, individuals recovering from addiction, or the average person choosing to remain sober this holiday season. Holiday parties, work functions, and family gatherings during December often involve liberal amounts of alcohol, and it is frequently freely available. Powerful temptation is...
Spending time with family and friends at Thanksgiving remains important for many Americans and this year the cost of the meal is also top of mind. Farm Bureau’s 37th annual survey provides a snapshot of the average cost of this year’s classic Thanksgiving feast for 10, which is $64.05 or less than $6.50 per person. This is a $10.74 or 20% increase from last year’s average of $53.31. The centerpiece on most Thanksgiving tables – the turkey – costs more than last year, at $28.96 for a 16-pound bird. That’s $1.81 per pound, up 21% from last y...
The Malta Class of 1972 made a very generous donation of $6,000.00 to the Mustang Foundation. Talking with Malta High School Principal Mr. Bleth, it was decided that the best use of the money would be to purchase a new set of puzzle desks and chairs for a high school English room. Brian Robertson and his dad Dean (a high school principal in the 60' and 70's) made a very generous donation of $5,000.00. Other donors included: Dwayne Simanton Jr., George and Karen Ames, Karen Hould, and Laura...
On December 24, 1995, the Malta High School and Junior high were destroyed by a fire. As so often happens in this community, the people of Malta were eager and willing to help in any way that they could. Many people in our great state wanted to help so donations of money, materials, and time were made by many people and Malta students and Alumni, to get the kids back in school and sporting events. This event and desire of people to help the school and community gave rise to a group of individuals who wanted to establish a charitable foundation...
If there is a water line to add, a tank to set, or a unique water set up to try, it's likely Dusty Emond has done it on his ranch south of Malta, Montana. Of the nearly 12 miles of pipeline on his place, six new miles were added just last fall following the harsh drought of 2021 to send water to an additional 7,500 acres that could not be utilized by cattle last summer due to a lack of water. However, along that pipeline there are yet to be any tanks. "Even this year, we will have at least...
Attorney General Austin Knudsen is reminding Montanans to be aware of common scams, which tend to increase during the holiday season, as they begin Christmas shopping. “Scammers are out this Christmas looking to take advantage of unsuspecting Montanans, so be on high alert and be cautious as you buy gifts and make donations this year,” Attorney General Knudsen said. “Don’t let a scammer ruin the holidays for you and your family.” Attorney General Knudsen shared the following tips and reminders to avoid falling victim to a scam while shopping...
Earlier this month, the Phillips County Hospital and Family Health Clinic hired Jo Tharp, a 2005 graduate of Malta High School as their newest CEO. Tharp is the daughter of Mac McGinty and Willie McGinty, who is the Head Teacher at Malta's Head Start. Tharp now joins her sister Skye McGinty in becoming a CEO. McGinty is CEO of Indian Health Services in Missoula. Both Tharp and McGinty are enrolled members of the Little Shell Tribe. She is married to Rhei Tharp and the couple has four children...
The local Veterans had busy and fulfilling activities in October and November. VFW ACTIVITIES: The VFW Buster Deo Post 4067 hosted the District Conference on October 16, with Department officers from across the state joining the locals for the meeting and lunch. In attendance were Commander Arron Riggs; Donald Klinko, Post Service Officer; David Wilkes. Post Trustee and Derek Oshio, Post Jr. V. Commander. Past Post Commander Jim Layton who serves as the Department Sr. Vice Commander, also...
"It all just happened so fast...I veered into the ditch and rolled," was the statement of Elizabeth (Rose) Wilkes, who lost control of her Expedition on Hwy 2 on Thursday, November 17. She stated she was, "...lucky...very lucky." Rose was not wearing her seat belt and feels fortunate to have been through what she was, and come out "bruised and battered," and lucky to be alive. The incident occurred at approximately 1:55 p.m., just west of Malta close to the airport turnoff. Rose was taken by...
Marko Manoukian, MSU Phillips County Extension Agent, is the recipient of the 2022 Montana Joint Council of Extension Professional's Silver Buffalo Award. This award is one of the top honors a Montana Extension Agent can receive. The Silver Buffalo seeks to recognize excellence in the field of professional Extension work in Montana. Recipients of this award have carried out to the point of excellence a program in one given field of work and/or a totally well-rounded County or State Extension...
On Wednesday, November 9, the Malta School Board convened and addressed regular agenda items. District Clerk, Jane Knudsen, attended via telephone, and Board Member Justin Lamb was not in attendance. The administration stated their pride in the third-place finish in the girls’ volleyball at divisional action and the football team ending their season in such wind conditions as experienced last Saturday. Coach Oxarart had just received the All-Conference and All-State selections. The new shot clocks are installed and ready for basketball s...
Corrections The following are corrections from Last Week's Article titled "Phillips County Election Results." The corrections were sent directly from Phillips County Clerk and Recorder Lynnel LaBrie. -The first sentence says that Ann M Remely won a contested race. This is incorrect. The Treasurer/Assessor/Supt of Schools race was uncontested. - The article states that the Treasurer’s Office was recently combined with the county assessor’s office. This is incorrect. The Treasurer’s Office was combined with the County Assessor’s office in 1994...
1 yrs ago Nov. 28, 2012 Together in a land far, far away Four Simanton’s from three National Guard units were able to spend a few minutes together while stationed in Afghanistan. Tory and Roy are brothers and cousins to Brian and Jon. Speak up or be overrun A trio of ranchers who already had buffalo roaming in their backyard urged residents to “get involved” and if necessary, to “fight it tooth and nail” or there would be problems down the road. Team Coyotes Things are looking up for the Lady Coyotes, according to head coach, Wendy Hopkins; th...
