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Amid the underlying presence of the thoughts and memories of 9/11/01, the Malta Blood Drive was deemed a success last week on Thursday, September 7. Held back at the Event Center (the Old Armory) now that cooler weather has arrived for autumn, the day ran smooth and had no interruptions or incidents. Local blood draw chairman, Teresa Hotchkiss was pleased with the outcome and participation. There were three first time donors at this drawing, and a total of 59 units collected. Those donating...
Small nonfarm businesses in 10 counties are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Director Jeffrey Lusk of SBA’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began Sept 5. Primary counties: Blaine, Chouteau and Hill; Neighboring counties: Cascade, Fergus, Judith Basin, Liberty, Phillips, Pondera and Teton. “SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts...
On a beautiful balmy afternoon, the 2023 Phillips County Historic Walk, sponsored by the Phillips County Historical Society and Malta Dirt Daubers Garden Club, was well attended and received at the H. G. Robinson House and Gardens. Entertaining the attentive guests were Orvin Solberg as Frank Nunez (sheepherder); Scott Simanton as attorney John Tressler; Marlene Anderson as "Poor Farm" manager Laura Eskildsen; Jason Ulrich as "Honest Abe" Abe Gill; and Lulu Belle Besel as great grandmother Lucy...
The Dodson FFA Chapter recently traveled to Grass Range for the annual FFA District Leadership School (DLS). Dodson students participated in a variety of leadership-focused workshops with other FFA members from the Judith Basin District. Seventeen chapters and over 200 FFA members participated in the event....
Eligible Montana homeowners must claim this year’s rebate of up to $675 by October 1, 2023. Go to getmyrebate.mt.gov to find out if you qualify and claim the rebate....
Forty new flags bearing the names and faces of Veterans were recently placed around Malta. The project is in its’ second wave of flags that honor “Hometown Heroes.” Eric and Delsi Witmer spearheaded the project last year and had 38 requests placed. The number of 40 for this year shows both an interest and appreciation of the chance to remember and honor loved ones. This round of Veterans that are erected are Veterans from WWI and forward in time. The banners remember those that some may have...
One step at a time, one project at a time, one message at a time. The American Legion Auxiliary "Juniors" are actively participating in and making both a stand and a statement on matters that not only affect Veterans, it affects others. Though small in number (less than 10 as of now) the young ladies are aiding in getting messages to people. This weekend the project was directed toward suicide prevention awareness. Over 60 rocks bearing a variety of encouraging messages were created and will be...
Faith Robinson, Deputy Sheriff with the Phillips County Sheriff's Office, was recently appointed as the Undersheriff to work closely with the staff of the PCSO. Raised in Washougal, WA, she moved to Arizona her senior year. A graduate of Montana State University-Bozeman, she interned with Gallatin County Sheriff's Office during her senior year. She attained a B.S. in Criminology with a Criminology concentration. After graduation, she applied for a part-time dispatch position with the Phillips...
The Great Plains Dinosaur Museum is offering a prospecting program for the month of September. If you’d like to be on the cutting edge of fossil hunting and possibly find a fossil in the field this is your time to shine! Most of the fossils on display were found by accident or by a person hiking along the coulees where fossil-rich strata are often found. September is a perfect month to prospect because it is a little cooler than the rest of the summer season. So how does this work? To begin w...
The Bureau of Land Management Missouri Basin Resource Advisory Council will meet Sept. 18 and 19 for their regular business meeting. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at the BLM office located at 111 Garryowen Road in Miles City. Start times are 10 a.m. on Sept. 18 and 8 a.m. on Sept. 19. To accommodate broader participation, the meetings will provide both in-person and virtual attendance options. Individuals that prefer to participate virtually must contact a resource advisory council coordinator by Sept. 14 to request...
In the fall of 1902, Lear Humphrey, a Malta High School teacher was running for Valley County Superintendent of Schools (Malta was still part of Valley County at that time). Not everyone supported her run for office. In fact, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction came to Malta earlier in the fall to straighten out trouble between Miss Humphrey and the Valley County Superintendent of Schools. Miss Humphrey’s brother was a popular Glasgow businessman. J. R. Stephens, a Glasgow area stockman and deputy collector of customs, was not s...
1 yrs Sept. 11, 2013 Enrollment counts at the kick-off of the new school year showed Dodson with 73 students, Whitewater has 52, and Saco enrollment is at 49 students. Ashley Stuart, and her husband Jake, made the decision to move back to her surroundings and family. They, and their children Regan and Emree, were featured in the “Coming home” segment of the PCN. The Saco-Hinsdale Wildfire volleyball team took on the Bainville Bulldogs and handed them four losses. Whitney Molina led the team with 13 kills and eight digs. World War II veterans,...
Steve Bucks has made some miles in his career in teaching. He was born in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, and has been to Texas, Minnesota, and South Dakota before entering the Home of the Mustangs as the new Superintendent of Schools. He is starting his 27th year in the field of education this fall and this career is just a bit off of the career in aviation he had planned to pursue. One of the earliest things he learned was that rarely will one find faculty wearing anything "red" as he quickly learned of...
The population of Saco just might have doubled over the weekend as the peaceful little town on the hi-line enjoyed the 60th Annual Fun Days on Friday, September 1 through Sunday, September 3. With a population of 159 (2021 census), the town was bursting at the seams with patriotism, town pride and cooperation. Saturday was a big celebration as the parade kicked off the events. Saco Chamber of Commerce Secretary Dannie Gehrke had the honor of announcing the parade. With the assistance of Chris...
It's almost like a homecoming. Zach Handley took over the reins as Elementary School Principal this year and it is like "home" to him. The same halls he once roamed as a student, he now roams in his new position. He is teaching the children of his peers...life has gone full circle. "It's been a lot of fun," Mr. Handley said..."there's been lots of excitement!" One could say, he hit the ground a running, he hot-footed it from room to room on his first day and logged over 25,000 steps, equivalent...
On the afternoon of Tuesday, August 29, Dodson Public Schools faced a serious threat to staff and students present inside the school’s building, according to the Dodson Coyotes social media page. The PCN caught up with Phillips County Sheriff Jerry Lytle and Dodson School Superintendent Gary Weitz. Dodson’s social media page said that students and staff were immediately evacuated to a safe location and that the parents and families of students were notified. Per a press release from Phillips County Sheriff Jerry Lytle, PCSO received a call fro...
While it was no easy task, with the signature of the owners of KMMR Radio Station, Greg and Claude Kielb sold the business to the new owners, Rhei (RC) and Jo Tharp. The radio station will also have a new name, KMMR Mustang Radio. Greg and Claude have dedicated 43 years of their life to providing "the best sound around" and the Tharps plan to continue that goal. On August 31st the signatures were dry and fans, friends, staff, community members, and even friends from out of state gathered at the...
It seems everyone is having Tacos, however, the Senior Center began its dinners in 2017, six years ago. With the exception of one year, the members have been serving the delicious Indian Tacos to the public. Indian Tacos will be served from 11:30 to 1:00 on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at the Senior Center. Take-outs are available. The bread is prepared on the spot by Carrie Perry, fried up, and ready to devour. Ken and Bonnie Wiederrick cook up the burger, seasoned just right, waiting for you to choose the toppings you desire. Desserts by...
In the early 1900s, Montana rural schools were given a rating based on the building, the grounds, the equipment, the teacher, and community spirit. In the spring of 1920, Landusky School achieved the rank of Superior School. Credit for their Superior rating was given to several people: Miss Sadie McClellan who taught three successive terms and got the school to a Standard rating, Miss Margaret Nantelle, the current teacher who in addition to teaching the students also taught adult singing classes and French lessons, and Mrs. O. P. Andrews, a...
1 yrs ago Aug. 28, 2013 Greg Ziegler and his wife, Amanda, were returning to his hometown, to follow in his dad’s footsteps as a pharmacist. They were among some who were “coming home”. Orvin Solberg was portraying Alex Murdock in the Historic Walk presented by the Phillips County Historical Society and Malta Dirt Daubers. There will be a lot of Saco pride on display over the Labor Day weekend, as the community hosts its 50th Saco Fun Days with an All-School Reunion tossed in for good measure. Thad Giblette, Family Nurse Practitioner, joine...
Bright, smiling and eager faces of new staff welcomed students to school for the 2023-2024 school year. Malta students began the year on Wednesday, August 23. Here are some of the additions to the staff at Malta Public Schools. Mikayla Huber comes from Chandler, Ariz.; she is 29 years of age. She has a bachelor's degree from ASU and a masters in teaching from WGU. Huber's favorite sports are archery and volleyball. Her hobbies are drawing and reading. She will be teaching Science. Mikayla...
Saco is having their busiest weekend of the year, as the 60th Annual Saco Fun Days starts on Friday, September 1, and will conclude on Sunday, September 3. The weekend will feature several fundraisers, an Open Rodeo at County Line Arena, Live Music, a rather large Free Will BBQ and Methodist Pie Social, a Cornhole Tournament, and the Saco Fun Days Parade. The annual event kicks things off with a Pot Luck at the City Shop on Friday at 6:30 p.m. The first feed of the weekend will be followed by a...
Phillips County Hospital (PCH) and Family Health Clinic is excited to announce that Aubrey Crittenden, FNP has accepted an FNP position and will join the care team at PCH. Mrs. Crittenden completed her Master of Nursing Degree at South University in June of this year. She has extensive experience as an RN in the Cardiovascular and Neuro ICU and in the Emergency Department. She is looking to focus on establishing patient connections within our community and providing primary care to her...
There was a little more activity than usual at the Malta City Council meeting on the 22nd. Attending were Council members Bonnie Wiederrick, David Rummel and Bill Hicks. Also attending were Laura Pankratz and Dennis Fitzgerald. Members of the Little White Church attending were Marla Sisco, Bob Kaluza, and Gordon and Kerry Faaborg. The meeting opened with the pledge to the flag, followed by motions to accept the minutes from the last meeting, the agenda for the meeting, and the Council voted unanimously to pay the claims for the month. The...
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Montana is accepting applications for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), and Wetlands Reserve Easements (WRE). To be considered for funding in the current cycle, producers and landowners should apply by October 27, 2023. “NRCS provides funding and technical assistance to help farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners implement conservation practices that improve their e...
