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Malta's Jay Southwick was honored by the American Legion Department of Montana at the District Meeting held in Chinook on May 13. Southwick has filled the position of Service Officer since the passing of Dwayne Raymond in 1999. The Service Officer is the individual that serves as a liaison between the family and funeral home in the preparation for military burial services. Since assuming the duties, he has only missed a couple of services for brothers and sisters in the service. At the District...
The Phillips County Library has the theme of “All Together Now” for this summer’s reading program. We encourage preschoolers through coming high school seniors; to sign up and earn an award for every five hours of reading up to 40 hours. Sign up will begin the week of June 5th. It is important to read during the school break to help avoid the “summer slump.” It is with great appreciation that the library thanks its sponsors who make the summer reading program such a success. The library has a selection of various items for all the readers w...
Last week the four high schools in Phillips County including Malta, Whitewater, Dodson, and Saco, held graduation ceremonies for their senior classes of 2023. Dodson started things off with their graduation ceremony on Friday, May 19, at 6 p.m., which featured graduations for the Class of 2023, Class of 2027 (Middle School), and Class of 2035 (Kindergarten). Whitewater started soon after, at 7 p.m. on Friday night, graduating their Class of 2023 and Class of 2027. Saco's graduation ceremony was...
Wednesday, May 10th, was a busier than usual evening at Malta High School. While members of the community gathered in the gymnasium for the final concert with Band Teacher, Eric Engebretson, others gathered in the board room for the monthly school board meeting. This was the first meeting for newly elected board members, Angel DeVries and Katey Marquis. Chairman of the Board Carter Clausen called the meeting to order, which then began with the pledge to the flag. At a meeting held earlier in the evening, the new board members were sworn in and...
1 yrs May 22, 2013 Malta American Legion Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary, VFW, the American Legion, and Chamber of Commerce invited the public to join them in celebrating Memorial Day as it was intended to be - to pay tribute to our nation’s military heroes, both present and past. The weekend kicks off with a breakfast on Saturday, and a parade and BBQ on Monday. The Malta City Council had secured a grant to install a handicap lift for the swimming pool. An article, printed in the PCN during WWII, was found in the belongings of Marjean Carnahan after...
As the school year draws to a close, RCAN and Phillips County CattleWomen would like to take the opportunity to review and reflect on this past year's Beef Into Schools pilot program. We certainly learned a great deal and are grateful to the community for the support and participation as we navigated a new process. We are also pleased to reflect on a successful trial: Six beef were donated to Malta Public Schools Nutrition Program by local producers, without cost incurred by the school as we...
Phillips County residents entering the Montana Meth Project's Paint the State 2023 art contest now have the opportunity to compete for major cash prizes thanks to the generous support of the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation. Prizes totaling more than $100,000, including three $10,000 grand prizes, will be awarded to the top submissions. One winner could win up to $20,000. The Meth Project launched Paint the State 2023 earlier this year as a much-needed on-the-ground drug prevention...
Many veterans struggle with substance use disorders or mental health disorders. Addiction can quickly develop for some during their time in the military or when they retire or are discharged. The opioid overdose crisis, for example, has heavily impacted veterans, increasing overdoses. While this Memorial Day, we take time to honor the memory of the men and women who lost their lives fighting in one of the nation's wars, we must continue to advocate for more support to help our veterans who are...
EMT Instructor Riley Abrahamson and EMT Board Chairman Vince Mace both relaxed and were a wee bit at ease when the recent session of EMT training came to a close. The graduating five had started in a class of nine. Riley and Vince are pleased to have the five; they will be a welcome addition to the ambulance service. Malta ambulance service will gain the assistance of three, if all sign up after their tests; two live out of town. In an interview last week, Abrahamson stated that four of the...
At approximately noon on a warm August day in 1970, Harry A. Paulson, a 25 year employee of the then called Montana Highway Department was killed on the bridge outside of Dodson while performing his duties of mowing weeds/grass from the sides of the Montana highway. Who was Harry A. Paulson? At the time of his death he was a 51 year old family man who was an avid gardener, a seasoned hunter and all-around handyman. Harry was a WWII veteran and active in the American Legion and Malta Lutheran...
Ryan Eggensperger held the audience’s attention Friday, May 5, evening at the High School Auditorium as “Every Brilliant Thing” brought to light the story of his own journey dealing with suicide. Ryan’s path dealing with the obstacles and outcome of suicide was personal. He shared that his mother had committed suicide. That’s about as close and personal as one can get. Almost. The theater life of Ryan and his co-worker, Rosie Seitzauers bring talent and a venue which is easy to blend into othe...
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...
