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Malta School’s Anna LaBrie has ordered up something to whet your appetite and tickle your funny bone as 20 students will perform Cooking Can Be Murder next Monday and Tuesday evenings, April 10 and 11. “When I am looking for a play for the students, I am looking for something with comedy because that is what brings people in,” LaBrie, Malta’s art teacher, said. “Cooking Can BE Murder” fits that bill and it works well with the crew we have.” Cooking Can Be Murder is written by Eddie McPhers...
Of the dozen or so rules in the sport of donkey basketball, the most important — at least for this story — is the weight limit. Any player who rides a donkey must be under 200 pounds which, in turn, explains why local basketball legend Jake Stuart will not be playing in the action this Saturday at Malta High School and why his wife, Ashley, a fellow round-ball legend is. “Am I playing,” Ashley said when asked about the event. “Jake said he signed me up, but I can never tell when he is kidding or not.” Since Jake clocks in at over six foot an...
The Malta and Saco Public Schools will be holding elections for school board trustee positions on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. In Malta, Doug Ost, Kevin Koss, Cliff Marriman and Levi Tatafu are running for two trustee spots on the school board, one of which Ost currently holds (after replacing Gaelen Curtis) and the other seat to be vacated by RJ Tollefson who isn’t running for reelection. The two positions are for three-year terms. In Saco, there are three candidates running for two trustee spots on the school board, Jay Yeska, Nena Malmend and A...
Are you neat with knitting needles but all thumbs when it comes to technology? Maybe you are the opposite and keep your technology devices in pristine, up-to-date condition but don't know the difference between a popcorn or garter stitch. If you fall in any of the above categories, there are two classes coming up that might be right up your alley. If you are gadget-challenged (or, your phone, tables, or electronic device is giving you fits) the Bring Your Own Gadget Class will be hosted at the...
Local educators with an accumulated 87 years of service educating and molding the lives of youth have been recognized by the local VFW Buster Deo Post 4067 (Veteran of Foreign Wars) through the Teacher of the Year program. Delmer Henry, in his 28th year of teaching, has been nominated for the High School Teacher of the Year. Lynne Brewer, who is in her 34th year in the education field, was selected as the Middle School Teacher of the Year and Heidi Lulloff, in her 25th year, was chosen as the Elementary Teacher of the Year. All three were...
HELENA -- A bill that could outlaw abortion by defining a fetus at any stage as a person passed the House last week. Introduced by Rep. Derek Skees, House Bill 595 would give Montana voters an option to approve a constitutional amendment that would define a person as "all members of the species Homo sapiens at any stage of development." "Every single life matters," Skees said. "From the moment of the first mitosis, to the last breath we draw before we get promoted." The bill was widely...
Secondary students from across the state of Montana attended the 2017 State Leadership Conference for the Mon-tana Association of Business Professionals of America in Billings, Montana, March 12-14, 2017. The 2017 Montana BPA State Leadership Conference was held at Montana State University-Billings, Radisson Ho-tel and Convention Center, and the Red Lion Hotel and Convention Center. One thousand two hundred and forty-nine students, local chapter advisors, and chaperones gathered in a spirit of friendship and goodwill as the Montana Association...
MALTA- Grace Edna Wiese, 94, peacefully passed away of natural causes on March 24, 2017. She was reunited with some of her favorite angels. Cremation has taken place. Condolences for the family may be left at www.kirkwoodfuneralhome.com. Grace was born to Albert and Ester Lawrence in Hinsdale, Mont., on September 26, 1922. She married her husband of 75 years, Fred C. Wiese in March of 1942. Grace and Fred then moved northwest of Loring, Mont., where they made their home with their seven children on the family farm. In 1995 they retired from...
Box Elder-Russell Jaynes 38, a Carman for BNSF Railroad, died Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Northern Montana Hospital, after a battle with cancer. Memorial services were 2 p.m. Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Kirkwood Memorial Chapel with Pastor Bob Nagy officiating. Condolences for the family may be left at www.kirkwoodfuneralhome.com. Russell was born October 10, 1978 on Malta, Mont. to Billy Jaynes and Alice Blundred Jaynes. He received his early education at Malta Schools, graduating from Malta High School. He was a mechanic for most of his life,...
Sandy Johnson, age 70, passed away on March 29, 2017, at her home on Happy Flats in Hinsdale, Mont., from complications of Primary Progressive Aphasia. Sandy was born on April 27, 1946 in Woodbury, N.J. and grew to be a vivacious, animated woman, blessed with talents and strengths. She loved making cakes, music, dancing, and laughing. Blessed with the gift of gab, Sandy thrived building friendships and making others feel welcome and loved, particularly the broken-hearted and marginalized. Sandy was a pioneer in her own right, a proud "Jersey...
MALTA-Tom Watson, farmer/rancher and musician, passed away peacefully April 2, 2017 at his home with his family at his side after a brief illness. Memorial services will be 11 a.m., Friday, April 7, at the Kirkwood Memorial Chapel. Interment with Military Honors will be in the Malta Cemetery. Condolences for the family may be left at www.kirkwoodfuneralhome.com Tom was born April 19, 1936 in Malta to Ray and Laura Watson. He attended grade school at Tallow Creek School and graduated from Malta High School in 1955. He served three years in the...
Malta Senior Meals Thursday, Apr 6th - Pork chops Friday, Apr 7th - Fish & chips Tuesday, Apr 11th - Roast beef March birthday certificate winner -Grace Lucas - Congratulations! Do you have a birthday in April? Be sure to sign up for a 10 meal certificate when you sign in for dinner. Phillips County Museum Open Now Open. The Phillips County Museum is now open for the season. Hours are 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Call 654-1037 for more information. Men’s Golf League Meeting 4-6. Notice to all interested Men’s League gol...
Please be advised the Phillips Co Sheriff’s Office is no longer doing GVW Term or Trip permits. These are the yearly and 3-day permits for the over-width/height/weight that most semi trucks and trailers need. You can access these permits by going to www.mdt.mt.gov, then go to Doing Business-Commercial Motor Carriers-Permitting. Or you can call 406-444-7262, with questions. March 17, 2017 10:16 p.m. Deputy requested a tow truck for one vehicle involved in a previously reported crash; local towing company responded per the request of the register...
1 years ago March 29, 1917 The Enterprise announced that congressional protection would be given prospective homesteaders in the Malta community. Under new legislation offering stiff penalties for fake locators who fleeced their clients or otherwise trimmed them in connection with their new farms. New home seekers were coming in on every train. ♠ ♠ ♠ Joe Hartman was in from his ranch with the news that the road to Zortman was again passable after being closed for some time by a succe...
Wesley Koss (South Malta) spoke for the Gideon’s Bible Ministry at Whitewater Lutheran Church last Sunday. Jeanie Green went to Miles City to visit family. Pastor Haney (Malta) was in Whitewater visiting recently. I went to Malta, shopped, visited, played Bingo at the Tin Cup and went to the movie, The Shack. It was so sad and a horrible crime that happened (a murder.) It was about forgiving the “unforgivable.” The good part was that in the movie, God was a woman (why not?) There will be a con...
Whist On Tuesday, March 28, Leonard Leader took first with 55 while Harvey Smith and Roger Ereaux tied for second with 46 each. The traveling prize was awarded to Jeanette Heinle. Pinochle On Thursday, March 30, Shirley Jones ruled the day after netting 6,230 for a first place finish. Jeanette Heinle scored 5,540, good for second, and shared the traveling prize with Leonard Leader. Hi-Line Whist On Tuesday, March 28, Delores and Clara mopped the floor with Gloria and Pearl, winning in convincing fashion three times, 13-2, 14-1 and 15-3. "We fel...
Oh boy! I saw some crocuses this week, heard the red wing black bird, and have quite a patch of strawberries coming up in the garden. We only had one plant last year, which put out many runners, now providing us with many plants! Ah, nature at its finest! I took a team of high schoolers to Glasgow to compete in the Academic Olympics on Wednesday! We stopped on the way home for an ice cream! The kids did pretty good, bring home four ribbons and Trace also got a first place medallion in History!...
Polly Solberg and Dora Henry attended a Lutheran Women’s Convention in Kremlin Saturday. They visited with Polly’s cousin, Dick Pollington in Kremlin and had supper with Bill and Marilyn Henry in Havre before coming home. It turned chilly and rained on Sunday evening. Michelle Smith stopped by Dora Henry’s on Sunday. Wink and Terri Cole were in Malta Thursday afternoon. Polly Solberg was in Malta Monday evening for the Dolphay piano concert. On Wednesday Polly had a medical eye procedure in Ha...
The Phillips County Ministerial Association is hosting it’s annual Good Friday Service on Friday, April 14, 2017 at 12 noon in the Kirkwood Memorial Chapel. The service is scheduled to last 45 minutes. We will sing hymns and listen to Gospel readings of the day Jesus Christ was crucified as the substitute sacrifice for the sins of humanity. The vision of the PCMA is to see Jesus Christ worshipped as the glorious savior of the world. Our mission is to host seasonal community worship, provide ‘Rides to Church’ via Phillips Transit Autho...
What is starting to become an annual event awarded whist players with $400 in Chamber Bucks. The Senior Citizen Whist League 2nd annual card playing came to an end this March. League chairman, Roger Ereaux reported that with the local sponsors they were able to cover the cost of expenses, donate to the Sr. Citizen Center and payout to participants. Sponsors generously brought in $700 of which $400 was used to purchase Chamber Bucks for the winnings. First place of $200 went to Shane Anderson and John Rothie, 2nd place of $120 to Dale Plouffe...
Spring is here and the doors to the Phillips County Museum opened this week. Take a minute and walk through the museum. There are some great new exhibits and a new wall collage of vintage photos. The hitched quirts are now up and ready to be viewed. Such a great old story of renegades, a shooting, and frontier justice that came to us with the quirts. As always we are open Monday through Saturday 10-5. See you at the museum!...
With nine athletes in track for the Saco Panthers this season, the team looks to do some damage in the 3C ranks. The number of athletes out for sporting events this season is a first for Saco Head Coach Barry Malone. "We only have thirteen kids in high school and this is the first year since I've been here that we have had every kid out for a sport in the spring," Coach Malone said. "All thirteen of them are involved in a sport, either track or golf." The track team has five juniors, four of...
Last season the Malta M-ettes found a good place to have their strongest efforts of the season, earning the team the 2016 State B Title. Both teams made great strides last season, but both teams also have new looks having graduated many state performers and placers on both squads. The team has 37 athletes, 17 of which are M-ettes and 20 boys. The M-ettes have retained a few state performers including the three time state triple jump champion, two time long jump champion and defending 300 hurdle...
The Dodson Coyotes Track team consists of six athletes this season as well as a new assistant coach. The team was able to start practicing on March 13, but many of the young Coyotes will not be eligible to compete until the second week of meets. Junior David Jaynes is the team's most experienced athlete in high school track, having participated in both his freshman and sophomore seasons. Due to an injury Jaynes was only able to participate in throwing events last season, which included shot... Full story
The Whitewater Penguins bring back plenty of experience in their 2017 campaign fielding seven athletes this season. There are six returning athletes and one new athlete. The team returns three athletes that participated in the 2016 State C Meet in Missoula including senior Kayleigh Cummings, who took tenth place in javelin and fourteenth in shot put. Senior Serena Sanguins is a returning athlete who has participated in running and throwing events since her freshman year. "It's their fourth year...
