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The following was sent to the Phillips County News last Wednesday after print, but may still be of benefit to our readers. As Montanans prepare for Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping, Attorney General Austin Knudsen is issuing a reminder to be aware of common scams, which tend to increase during the holiday season. “Online shoppers make easy targets for scammers, so stay vigilant and cautious as you order gifts and make virtual donations this Christmas season,” Attorney General Knudsen said. “Don’t let a scammer ruin the holidays for you an...
The Dodson FFA Chapter recently traveled to Bozeman for the annual John Deere Ag Expo. Representing Dodson were Kataya Kill Eagle, Sebastian Best, Junior Stiffarm, Mason Lonebear, Lilyian Turnsplenty. The chapter competed in Meats Evaluation and Livestock Judging. The Meats team placed 10th out of 30 chapters in Meats Evaluation, and in Livestock placed 39th overall out of 74 chapters. Individually, in the Meats Evaluation contest, Lilyian placed 49th, Sebastian placed 52nd, and Kataya placed...
Bear Paw Development Corporation has received a 2023 Aliceann Wohlbruck Impact Award from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) for securing $10 million from USDA Rural Development for the establishment of the Montana Meat and Poultry Intermediary Lending Program (MPILP) in partnership with four other Economic Development Districts. Bear Paw Development received the MPILP award through a nationally competitive solicitation from USDA Rural Development, whose goal with the Meat and Poultry Intermediary Program is to increas...
Elim Lutheran Brethren Elementary and Jr. High students packed 55 shoeboxes for Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child this week. The boxes are filled with toys, school items, and hygiene supplies and are sent to needy children around the world. Those who receive a box have an opportunity to join a Bible study class to learn about Jesus and what it means to follow Him. Other Malta churches and individuals are also participating in this outreach project....
Staff at the Bureau of Land Management's Malta Field Office welcomed a familiar face as their new field manager, officials at the BLM's North Central Montana District announced. Kathy Tribby, born and raised in Malta, also spent 12 of her previous 29 years of federal service working in the BLM's Malta Field Office. "I'm excited to return to serve in the community that raised me," said Tribby, who was the acting field manger there since July 2023. "My past experience and familiarity with...
Corrections! *The article "Ag Ed Day Essay Winners" was published last week; the PCN would like to make the following corrections/additions to the article. Following the Ag Ed Day presentation by Phillips County CattleWomen, a response contest was held for those attending. Students were asked to answer the question: "What did you learn at Ag Ed Day?" This last week, Taylor French, President of CattleWomen, was at the Elementary School to present awards to those selected. Knox Sorensen was...
Following the Ag Day presentation last month by the PC Cattlewomen, on Tuesday, November 14, an essay contest was held for those attending. This last week, Taylor French, President of the Cattlewomen, was at the Elementary School to present awards to those selected. The boy's winning essay in second grade was by Tavi Lulloff. First place winner for girls was Olivia Tollefson. Third grade winning essay authors were for the boys, Knox Sorenson and first place was for girls awarded to Gemma Wright....
Phillips County gained a new employee with the addition of Crystal Klein as the new Librarian. She was selected from applicants upon the retirement of Janeen Brookie, who retired after 28 years as the County Librarian. Crystal started on November 6th and joins Michelle Mitchell, part-time aide at the library. Although not a new face in the community, Crystal is relatively new to many. Previously she was employed at Valley Drug as a clerk. She provided her two weeks' notice to accommodate her...
Montana Army National Guard Recruiter (MANG), Doug Nordlund, is the new recruiter in the area, and chose to move to Malta to locate. He has been in the Guards twelve and a half years and as of last Thursday, has been on his new job for 16 days. Doug has a family, his wife, Jordan, and four children. They are looking forward to the change; they have been in Missoula, where he was in the flooring industry. When the job opening came up, they visited and weighed the options. No stranger to the...
A recently activated emergency phone number: three numbers... 9-8-8 is here to save lives. This is the new suicide hotline that will provide callers with help at the end of the line. By calling or texting 988 the caller will get emotional support from crisis counselors who understand and care. The number is available 24/7 across the nation. Anyone who is depressed or finds themselves going through hard times and needs someone to talk to or is thinking about suicide or self-harm can use the servi...
In the late 1920s and early 1930s, a lot of poultry was raised for sale in Phillips County. In 1931, 39,543 pounds of turkeys, ducks, geese and chicken were shipped through the Phillips County Turkey Pool. Fifty-six growers sold through the Pool that year. In December 1932, nearly 20,000 pounds of dressed turkeys were shipped from Malta to eastern markets for the Christmas season. It was stated that 95% of the birds delivered were graded prime and the balance were choice. A few commercial-grade birds were sold locally at ten cents per pound. Th...
1 yrs ago Nov. 20, 2013 Cecelia Lankford, mother of fourteen, was honored on the occasion of her 100th birthday. Charles G. Mahan, of Malta, and a Nevada man were convicted and sentenced on hunting-related charges in Phillips County Justice Court. Mahan, who had previously lost his hunting privileges for life, paid $6,310 and was sentenced to 180 days in jail, which he served under house arrest. The Sheriff’s Office received a report of a mutilation of a cow on the South Wagner Road, Hwy 363. The udder area of the cow had been cut away with a...
The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that the following persons were arraigned or appeared recently before U.S. Magistrate judges on indictments handed down by the Grand Jury or on criminal complaints. The charging documents are merely accusations and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt: Appearing in Great Falls before U.S. Magistrate Judge John T. Johnston and pleading not guilty on Nov. 14 was: Autumn Rose Rider, 28, of Browning, on charges of assault resulting in serious bodily injury. If convicted...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is now accepting applications for Shooting Range Improvement Grants. Approximately $300,000 in funding is available. Application deadline is Feb. 1, 2024. Montana's Shooting Range Grant Program, administered by FWP, provides funding to non-profit shooting clubs, organizations, local governments and school districts to build and improve public shooting ranges throughout the state. To learn more about the Shooting Range Grant Program and to download this year's grant application, visit FWP’s website at f...
As of November 7th the positions on the City Council for two Alderman have been determined. The position for Ward 1 was sought after by three candidates, incumbent William (Bill) Hicks, Warren Abrahamson and Jerry Roberts. Monday, November 20, at 2:30 p.m., there will be a canvassing of the votes. Hicks was declared the winner with the most votes, unofficially last Tuesday night. Laura Pankratz was declared the Alderman for Ward 2 recently, by a resolution of acclamation in September, with the...
Malta Public School Board Chairman Carter Clausen opened the Nov. monthly School Board Meeting with the pledge to the flag, which was followed by the motions and approval of the agenda, approval of the minutes from the Oct. 11, the Oct. 24th special meeting, the Oct. 30th special meeting and the approval to pay bills submitted. The Student Showcase for this meeting was the Elementary School Band, under the direction of Mrs. Janell McKenney, who entertained the audience in the Corral with music...
The North Country Mavericks volleyball team took third place at the 2023 State C Volleyball Tournament in Bozeman....
Zachary Cole, a 2001 graduate of Dodson High School, Dodson, Montana, has been selected by the Department of Army for promotion to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 4. His actual promotion will most likely be in the spring of 2024. Zack and his wife, Sarah, are currently stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington, where he serves in the Support Operations section in the 404th Army Field support Brigade under the Army Sustainment Command. Zack currently has 22 years of active service...
A moment in time, when history was made. Sixty years ago, on November 22, a landmark event in U.S history would etch in the mind of many. It was then that the world heard the news from Dallas, TX. The year was 1963, and it was on this day that President John Fitzgerald Kennedy was assassinated. Riding in the motorcade through the streets of Dallas, he was making stops and appearances in his campaign for re-election that his life ended. JFK died at 12:30 PM on November 22, 1963. With month Novemb...
In early March 1920, Malta found out it would be on the new transcontinental highway that was being planned across the northern U.S. It started at Portland, Maine and crossed the extreme southern part of Ontario, north of Lake Erie. From Grand Forks, North Dakota westward the highway closely followed the Great Northern Railway. The highway was completed in a piecemeal fashion. In 1920, 29 miles in Toole County, 36 miles in Hill, 25 in Blaine and 40 miles in Roosevelt were to be graveled. Work being completed depended on the passage of road...
1 yrs ago Nov. 13, 2013 When a freak October snowstorm in South Dakota left thousands of cattle dead in its wake, 16 local ranchers donated 29 head of cattle to help some ranchers there get a new start. Valued at $40,000, the cattle were inspected by Bill Anderson (who donated his time) and Jesse Blunt of the Livestock Association assisted with the project. A Montana tradition…neighbor helping neighbor. This time “she” was instrumental in “Coming home…” as Susan (Fauth) Bibbs and her sweetheart “Peezy” or aka Pierre (to the rest of us), ca...
“Naughty or Nice” is the question and the theme for the 2023 Phillips County Historical Society’s Christmas Festival! Since 2004, the festival has been celebrated and enjoyed by many. The Festival is happening NOW at the Phillips County Museum and will culminate with an enjoyable Christmas Social on the evening of Thursday, November 30, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please plan your visit to the Phillips County Museum soon. It’s time to view, vote, silent bid and ballot on the beautifully displayed Christmas Festival entries. The museum...
The Malta School District hosted the first step in the process of determining whether the District School system will continue as a five-day a week school or transition to a four-day week. Malta is one of three in the Northern B conference that is five-day, along with Shelby and Poplar. Please know, that as of today, no decision has been made, this is merely the first step in getting input so in time, a decision can be made. Many things will factor into the groundwork that is necessary for such a transition. Following this meeting, the...
Malta's City Hall Gymnasium was the place to be for Halloween last Tuesday, October 31, at 4 p.m., as Independence Bank, Phillips County Hospital, and KMMR Mustang Radio hosted the 2023 Trunk or Treat event. "It went really well," said Ashley Stuart of Independence Bank and one of the event's coordinators. "I can not believe how many people came out." Right around 400 children and many parents romped around the gym collecting candy, candy, pop, and more candy in costumes that included Mario...
Phillips County Coalition for Healthy Choices is hosting its 20th Annual Turkey Bowling Family Fun Night on Thursday, November 9th, beginning at 6 p.m. in the North Balcony of the Malta High School Gym. Five Thanksgiving turkeys will be given to winning bowlers in each age category, courtesy of local sponsors. The Turkey Bowling Age Category Bowling Schedule is as follows: 6:15pm = PRE-K, Kindergarten and 1st Grades 6: 45pm = 2nd through 5th Grades 7:15pm = 6th-12th Grades and Adults To make...
