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Before an assembly of the Malta Elementary School staff, Ret. Col. Donald Klinko welcomed those in attendance. He presented to Mrs. Shiloh Seymore, Principal, a document and certificate from which she read. Buster Deo VFW Post 4067 selection for the VFW Teacher of the Year was announced, the honor went to Kindergarten teacher, Janine Tuss. Mrs. Tuss received the award and a bouquet of flowers from the VFW was presented by Carolyn Schmoeckel. Also present at the event were Scott Hould, brother,...
Mr. Erik Engebretson, also known as Mr. E, longtime MHS band director has led his last MHS Pops Concert last Wednesday, May 10, in the Malta High School Gymnasium. He was surprised with a check with money raised by students and members of the community that will allow him to see Trans-Siberian Orchestra, a band that he has always wanted to see. The night also featured performances from the MHS Band and Choir, and a photo slideshow of Mr. E. with family, friends, and MHS students over the past...
The City Council met Tuesday, May 9; following the pledge to the flag, the minutes were approved and the agenda for the meeting was approved. The audit committee reviewed claims and the payroll was approved. The floor was opened for public input on Resolution 1328 – A Resolution Adopting a Capital Improvements Plan for the City of Malta. There was no one in attendance to offer any input. Proof that spring is finally upon us was the word as City Public Works Director Jim Truelove gave his report....
What household appliance put women at considerable risk? They could both flatten and explode? In the early 1940’s, gas-powered irons replaced the ‘sad irons’. With the new technology a pump was used to build up pressure in the fuel tank and a match was lit underneath the iron, making a flame inside the iron. These irons carried a real risk of causing a fire or even exploding. In addition, some versions were made with a wooden handle that had the potential to burn the user’s hand or burn up entirely. By the 1970’s gas irons were replaced...
1 yrs ago May 15, 2013 Malta Board Decides Against Special Levy Election The Malta School Board decided not to hold a special mill levy election, hired four new teachers and a new head girls basketball coach, and authorized the purchase of new computers at their meeting last week. Supt. At April's meeting, Kris Kuehn recommended the board not call for a levy election on the traditional date in May because the state legislature was still working on an education funding bill. He left open the...
Ken Weiderrick built two cabinets for PC Museums' Saco area display in memory of long time resident Ruth Teske. The project was funded by donations to the museum in her memory from family and friends. Ruth was the mother of Ruth Teske of Saco and Carol Jestrab of Billings....
VFW Buster Deo Post 4067, represented by Don Klinko and Carolyn Schmoeckel of VFW Auxiliary met at the High School Auditorium recently to announce the 2022 Patriot Pen winners. Every school in the county, as well as home schoolers, were made aware of the contest ending October 31, 2022. A total of 60 entries entitled "MY PLEDGE TO OUR VETERANS" were received and judged by: knowledge of theme worth 30 points; theme development worth 35 points; and clarity of ideas worth 35 points. The Patriot's...
The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that the following persons were arraigned or appeared this week 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: Appearing in Missoula before U.S. Magistrate Judge Kathleen L. DeSoto and pleading not guilty on May 12 was: Max Gaylord Stout, 35, of Billings, on charges of felon in possession of a firearm and drug user and addict in possession of f...
The State Music Festival was held at Skyview High School May 5 & 6. The results are as follows. For solos and duets, Sadie Branham received a I for her composition, titled Allegretto-Godard. Lola Snell received a I for her composition titled Adagio Nobile, Kenzie Stolem received a I for her composition titled Allegretto-Hayden. Karlie LaBrie received a I for composition Theme & Variations-Arr Schuberg, Bow Saint Louis received a I for his composition Menuet & Balo-Hook, Braydon Rhoades received...
The following reached the PCN newsdesk at 2:09 p.m. on Friday, May 19, and will not be printed. A small section of Dry Fork Road in Phillips County will be temporarily closed to vehicle traffic May 23 while Bureau of Land Management staff repair a damaged culvert running under the road. Malta Field Office staff are coordinating the temporary closure with private property owners along the road, as well as Phillips County emergency services providers. The repair site is located about midway...
It is official. The announcement many were not wanting to hear has been made. Eric Engebretson, band instructor at Malta Public School has made his decision to retire, effective at the end of the school year. He has taught band to kids for 40 years. Engebretson started his teaching career with a year in grad school and three years in Wolf Point, MT. The years since then have been dedicated to the youth that have filled the band room in the schools in Malta. “Mr. E.” said the highlight of his...
As the Montana Legislative session finalized actions on the floors of the Capitol in Helena on May 1st, 2023, Senator Mike Lang (R) District 17, gave his farewell address. After serving 10 years in the political arena, he has made the decision to retire. In his farewell address Sen. Lang introduced his wife, Lorna. Other family members that were present included his sisters, Mary Lundstrom and Anne Boothe, and niece, Kris Boothe, all of Malta. Also attending were his brother, Ken Lang and...
Dodson High School has named the top students for 2022-2023. Valedictorian honors are awarded to Jean Jackson, and Salutatorian honors are bestowed on Emma Cole. Miss Jackson has been active in basketball, Upward Bound, JMG, and Close-up. She has served as Student Council President. She is the granddaughter of Manfred Jones. Her plans following graduation are undecided as of now. Emma Cole is the daughter of Jennifer Perez and Skip Cole. She has been participated in basketball, track, 4-H,...
Voters responded in good numbers for the Tuesday, May 2, 2023, school board election. The election was conducted by mail-in ballot voting. Approximately 60% of voters mailed in their choice for the election. Angel DeVries amassed 780 votes and Katey Marquis received 685 votes to win the election according to the unofficial count provided by the Malta School District Office. Incumbent Justin Lamb received 265 votes. The votes will be canvassed at the next board meeting on May 10. Votes become...
Whitewater High School announces the top students of 2022-2023, Kora LaBrie, Valedictorian, and Kendra Cummings, Salutatorian. Miss LaBrie has a GPA of 3.987, she is the daughter of Kris and Tricia LaBrie. Kora has been active in volleyball, basketball, track, and 4-H. In school she participated in Student Council, National Honor Society, band and choir. Kora plans to attend Miles Community College and study Allied Health. She will be playing basketball with the Pioneers. Kendra is the daughter...
Anytime you are lucky enough to tuck into a bowl of steaming homemade soup, it is a great time. So soup will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 20 at the Malta Senior Center when they join forces with the American Legion garage sale at the VFW. We encourage you to take part in the sale, build up your appetite, and head over to the senior center for nourishment to carry you through the day. The free-will offering will go towards the awning that will be constructed starting in late May, or early June on the front of the center....
If you get Social Security Benefits at least 4 months before turning 65, you are automatically enrolled in Part A and B when you turn 65. You will get a Welcome to Medicare packet in the mail which will include your Medicare card. You can decline Part B if you have other creditable health insurance coverage, just check the box on the back of your Medicare card and mail it back. You will then receive a new card with only Part A indicated. NOTE: you will need to remember to enroll in Part B and Part D (pharmacy) prior to losing your creditable...
1 yrs ago May 8, 2013 ATV Riders, Others Finding Little Rockies a Good Place to Recreate The Little Rockies are becoming increasingly popular with all-terrain vehicle riders, dirt bikers, horse riders, and hikers. As a result, they'll be getting more attention from the Bureau of Land Management which manages public lands. The Little Rockies have "become a destination area" for some people, noted Kathy Tribby, outdoor recreation planner for the BLM's Hi-Line District which stretches from...
Malta's City Council met for their regular meeting on Tuesday, April 25. Malta Mayor John Demarais, Malta Clerk and Treasurer Lorie Bond were present, as well as all council members including councilperson David Rummel, councilperson William Hicks, and councilperson James Sintler. Councilperson Bonnie Wiederrick was not present. At the start of the meeting, the Little Guy AAU Wrestling team came by to thank the council for the use of the armory or event center last season and hope the city will...
Recently members of the Malta Dirt Daubers Garden Club, assisted by volunteers from Malta Kiwanis, decorated 50 oak barrels located throughout down town Malta.. Each barrel received a colorful birdhouse setting near a small white picket fence decorated with spring flowers. The birdhouses and white fences had all been painted by members as a special project to beautify Malta. Later, as weather permits, colorful petunias will be placed in the barrels....
The Phillips County Library Storytime children enjoyed a GIANT Map of MT for the end of season finale. Storytime was held every Wednesday at 10:30 am through the school year. It was geared toward the younger children ages 0 to 5 so they can learn about the library, start a love of reading, and experience socialization. This year the leader, Sarah Osmundson, carried through with the theme of the United States of America. "Our first meeting in September 2022 we talked about the USA, the capitol...
The Phillips County Library was one of 34 libraries in the state to receive the "EXCELLENT LIBRARY SERVICES AWARD" from the Montana State Library. This is a prestigious award as any academic, public, school or special library in the state can apply. Adding up the number of libraries in those categories comes to a total of 730 libraries that could apply. Each year library directors complete the online application indicating criteria the library has achieved. If a library meets the required...
The history and memories span 95 years; he's seen his ups and down, shed tears of joy, pain, and grief. Though his birthday was on Thursday, April 20, Malta's Russ Cebulski observed his 95th circle around the earth with a reception at the Little White Church on Sunday, April 23, where family and friends celebrated his milestone. In preparing to visit with this stately gent, with the appointment confirmed; he stated that he wanted the PCN reporter to see something. After a venture to the north...
Choosing seeds and plants can be daunting. The most important consideration when choosing seeds is to plant what your family will eat! If they won't eat broccoli or lima beans, why plant them? There is no right or wrong. If you don't like the variety you planted this year, try a different one next year. You will find two types of seeds to buy. Heirloom and open-pollinated seeds are old varieties. This only matters if you are saving seed from your garden to share or plant next year. They are the...
