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The Malta City Council met for their bi-weekly meeting last Tuesday and items up for discussion included concerns about foul-smelling water from residents on social media and more problems with cardboard collection in town. At the conclusion of the City Works portion of the meeting, Malta Mayor John Demarais said he read people's concerns on social media about foul smells in the water in some residential homes in the area. "There is no issue with our water," he said. "I wish the EPA (the United...
Though much of the weather data for February in Malta is still pending, the town of Saco's winter has been one for the record books and when the rest of the data is tabulated, there will probably be some records set for the rest of Phillips County as well. In Saco during February, the average temperature was -6.4 degrees, making it the second coldest month on record since 1966 (as far back as the data goes), according to Brian Burleson of the National Weather Service in Glasgow. The record cold...
1 years ago March 4, 1919 Mrs. Nellie L. Chase was seriously ill at her home in Malta. ♠♠♠ A number of farmers from the Zortman district met in Malta and asked for a school to be established at the Link homestead. The request was granted and school was to open as soon as a teacher could be obtained. ♠♠♠ W. E. Ferguson, one of the owners of the Smokehouse, was a visitor in Malta from Sheridan County. ♠♠♠ Harry Conser and P. R. Flint had gone to Helena to lend their support to the normal school...
Mr. Richard Barnard, Commander of American Legion Post #79 in Saco, said today about 75 Legionnaires and members of the Auxiliary are expected to attend the Spring meeting of District # 2 on Saturday March 30, at the Saco School. Mr. Barnard said there are about 600 Legionnaires in District No. 2. The Posts are located in Havre, Chinook, Big Sandy, Malta, Rocky Boy, Saco, Chester, Turner, and Fort Belknap. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. at the School, located at 321 State Hwy 243 in Saco. At 10 a.m. the Department program will begin. A...
Friday, March 15, will be celebrated as National Ag Day in Phillips County at the City Hall in Malta. All businesses are invited to participate, and commercial booths will be available. This event is sponsored by the Phillips County Cattlewomen and the Phillips County Extension Office. Each business or organization will be permitted either a 6 or 8-foot booth for an Ag or community health display. If you have your own table that you’d like to use, please let us know. The following rules are to be adhered to: 1. If you need power for your b...
HELENA — The 66th Montana Legislature is at its halfway mark and that means that any general bills that did not make it through their first house before the transmittal deadline are effectively killed. About 60 bills have passed both houses and have reached the governor’s desk. Gov. Steve Bullock said one of the most impactful laws he’s signed is House Bill 159, which will add about $77 million in funding for K-12 education. “I’m glad that the education committee got that to me early on,” Bullock said. Speaker of the House Greg Hertz, R-Polson,...
Phillips County Hospital has again been named one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the United States by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Regarded as one of the industry’s most significant designations of performance excellence, the annual Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals award is based upon the results of the Hospital Strength INDEX® from iVantage Health Analytics. Ward VanWichen, CEO says – “KUDOS & Congratulations to our entire PCH family and team for their day in and day out work and dedication in truly making a differ...
Montana Farm Bureau Foundation is holding its annual Youth Speech Contest in conjunction with the Montana FFA State Convention, April 3-6, 2019 in Bozeman. One of the MFB Foundation's most important goals is to aid in the agricultural education and the leadership development of Montana's youth. This speech contest fits that goal well and MFBF is offering great prizes to make this an exciting opportunity. The Youth Speech Contest is open to students in the 7th, 8th and 9th grades who are not able to participate in the State FFA Prepared Speech...
Agricultural producers in Blaine and Phillips counties have until April 19, 2019, to apply for financial assistance for conservation practices through the Natural Resources Conservation Service's (NRCS) Regional Conservation Partnership Program. This partnership project provides an opportunity for producers to manage their working lands in a way that is compatible with agricultural production and good stewardship. In 2017, a proposal submitted by Ducks Unlimited was accepted by NRCS to be part...
Dr. Megan Van Emon, Montana State University Extension Beef Specialist and Dr. Emily Meccage, Montana State University Extension Forage Specialist will be in Malta on March 13 at 2 p.m. in the P.C. Library Basement to discuss spring beef and forage needs. Dr. Van Emon will be discussing the use of implants in production and post-calving nutrition for cows and calves. Dr. Meccage will present on the impacts of drought on forage production and quality....
Congressman Greg Gianforte announced that a member of his staff will conduct mobile office hours in seven counties, including Fergus, Meagher, Petroleum, Phillips, Pondera, Teton, and Wheatland counties. Lesley Robinson will conduct the office hours for Congressman Gianforte in Malta on Tuesday, March 14 starting at 1 p.m. at the Lower Level Meeting Room at the Phillips County Courthouse. Area residents are invited to visit with a member of Gianforte’s staff on an individual basis and share their views, questions, or concerns regarding the f...
Robby K. Frazier passed away on December 29, 2017, at his home in Parawon, Utah. He was born on July 6, 1954, in Wolf Point, Mont., to Milo and LaDonna Frazier. He attended kindergarten and grade school in Wolf Point, then junior high and high school in Malta, and college in Riverton, Wyo. A resident of Parowan, Utah for many years, he was active and wore many hats throughout his work life until his health problems and open heart surgery slowed him down some. Then Robby became a caretaker of people, homes, animals, and anyone or anything...
Heard about the American Prairie Reserve? It's a non-profit organization that has privately undertaken a project in northeastern Montana to create a wildlife conservation area of over three million contiguous acres through a combination of both private and public lands. Their goal is to acquire and manage approximately 500,000 private acres of prairie ecosystem, which can then be joined with three million acres of existing public land to create a wildlife complex for tourism and conservation. They are proudly promoting this as the "The...
This five-year-old steer was butchered at Bill Scheele in Saco, September 30, 1956. The dressed weight 1,306 pounds and was butchered by Butch Humbert (on the right.) Picture provided by Jim Sintler....
Whist On February 26, there was a three-way tie for first with Jeannette Heinle, Sherman Doucette, and Harvey Smith each notching 40. The traveling prize was awarded to Sherman. Pinochle Kevin Stevens took first with 8,210, Bart Stevens was second with 6,420, and the traveling prize was awarded to Lee Stevens....
Malta Senior Meals Thursday, Mar 7th - Cordon bleu Friday, Mar 8th - Tuna casserole Tuesday, Mar 125th - Tater Tot casserole Alzheimer's Meeting Monthly: Alzheimer's Meeting every second Tuesday of the month at Hi-Line Retirement Center dining room at 7:30 p.m. Call with questions, 654-1190. New Disabled American Veterans Coordination (DAV) The new DAV coordinator is Malta's Ken Ruzicka and his phone number is 406-654-7243. Ash Wednesday Service 3-6. Everyone is invited to the Ash Wednesday Service at the Little White Church, Wednesday, March...
NOTICE TO NEW CONCEALED WEAPON PERMIT APPLICANTS: The Phillips County Sheriff’s Office will no longer be providing Concealed Weapon Permit classes. When you pick up the application, you will see the legal requirements necessary to obtain a Concealed Weapon Permit. If you wish, you can still complete training courses offered around the state OR satisfy the requirements of MCA 45-8-321(5), which is to show your familiarity with a firearm by bringing the weapon you plan on carrying concealed to the Sheriff’s Office and demonstrating to the She...
Malta artist, Judy Michael's painting was chosen for the 2019 cover of the 70th Montana Seed Show Book. This is the first cover in color in the 70 years of the show. Judy's painting of pheasants and old mower in a field will be on display during the Seed Show, March 14, 15 and 16, at Harlem High School. The painting is in an old metal frame will be auctioned off at Saturday night's Banquet. Judy will participate in the Seed Show's Art Show in the Harlem High School Gym, Friday, March 15, and...
Malta High School graduates Macy Knudsen and Jayla Graham were two of the 477 students who were named to the Fall 2019 President's List, according to Minot State's Dr. Steven Shirley. Students who earned a term grade point average of 3.8 or higher while enrolled for 12 or more credits during the 2018 fall semester were named to the list. The honor will show on the student's transcript for the semester it was earned....
Terri Cole enjoyed time and going around with her kids in Billings, waiting for her operation which she finally had. She had four bypasses on February 28. She is doing well and should be out of the hospital now and staying at her daughter Patty Vaughn’s home. Terri and Wink will be there a couple of weeks. The community was sad to hear Doris Wombold had to be flown to Billings for treatment. Get well wishes and prayers are sent to her. Eldora had her surgery and since it was more than planned an...
Melvin Jack Munsinger, 78, of Great Falls, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019. A Funeral Melvin Jack Munsinger, 78, of Great Falls, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, March 8, 2019, at 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dodson, Mont. Jack was born on May 12, 1940, in Glenrock, Wyo., to Edwin and Gladys (Kothe) Munsinger. He was raised in South Malta, Mont., where he met the love of his life, Sharon Kirkaldie Stone. The two were married on September 23, 1960. The couple moved to...
Same old news...It's cold! I spotted a great horned owl sitting on my fence post today! I'm sure it was looking for tasty tidbits, maybe a sharp tail, a cat, or a gopher! The Clark kids celebrated a birthday with Parker from Whitewater. We are so thankful for our neighbors who watch out for us. TJ Wasson saw that we might have difficulty getting out of our lane and plowed us out on Thursday! Lots of basketball tournaments being held in different towns these days! So exciting for the little...
Bradly Jay Denham passed away peacefully with family by his side on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. There will be a memorial service for celebration of life on Saturday, March 16 at 3 p.m. at Sunset Bowl in Billings, Mont....
Scholarships SCHOLARSHIP NOTICE MONTANA ASSOCIATION OF CLERK & RECORDER’S SCHOLARSHIP The Montana Association of Clerk & Recorders is offering two scholarships in 2019 - $1,000 first place and $500.00 second place. Scholarship applications will be accepted from graduating seniors who will be attending an in-state school. Completed applications must be received no later than March 15, 2019. Application forms are available from local school guidance counselors or the Clerk & Recorder’s office at the Courthouse located at 314 South 2nd Avenue Wes...
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS (NOI/RROF) February 27, 2019March 6, 2019 Phillips County P.O. Box 360 Malta, MT 59538 TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS: On or after about March 181,F 2019, Phillips County will request the Montana Department of Commerce to release funds Under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, (PL93-383) for the following project: Malta Opportunities Inc., Day Activity Center Remodel. This project will include making improvements to the subject property to bring...
