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Get Your Taste Buds Ready for TACOS!

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...

 
 By Sharon Kindle    News    August 2, 2023

VFW News: The Final Chapter

August is Antiterrorism Awareness Month which is fitting as we began our chapter on September 2022 with 9/11. Although we should always remain vigilant in light of attacks carried out during the past few years, Antiterrorism Awareness Month should...

 
 By Sharon Kindle    News    July 12, 2023

VFW News: Never Forget Our Hard Fought Freedom

By now the glorious 4th of July celebrations are gone for another year, but lest we never forget our hard-fought freedom and we are still fighting for it. Independence Day commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence from Great...

 
 By Sharon Kindle    News    June 7, 2023

VFW News: Who is Flying Your Plane?

Do you ever wonder about the pilot in the Caption’s seat while you settle in for your flight, wherever it may take you? One pilot ‘entered through the back door’ so to speak as he started in Navy flight school graduating college and then flew...

 
 By Sharon Kindle    News    May 10, 2023

Soup is Great Anytime!

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...

 
 By Sharon Kindle    News    April 26, 2023

VFW News: Superficial or Real?

Dale Dye, retired Marine caption, is the founder of the technical advisory firm “Warriors Inc”. Before that he served three tours in Vietnam, making it a total of 20 years in the service. Upon deployment, he felt at loose ends, realizing he’d...

 
 By Sharon Kindle    News    March 1, 2023

The Military "MARCHED" Right through March

March takes off with National Women’s History Month which celebrates the often-overlooked contributions of women in history. It is annually observed in the U.S., the United Kingdom and Australia, every March since 1987. March is selected as the mon...

 
 By Sharon Kindle    News    February 1, 2023

Multitude of Military Celebrations in February

“It was 1943 and the U.S.A.T. Dorchester was sailing across the Atlantic Ocean, packed to capacity. Tragedy struck when a German submarine fired a torpedo at the ship, sinking it and killing the hundreds on board”. This is where the Four...

 
 By Sharon Kindle    News    January 18, 2023

Senior Center: Ah, the Memories of Biscuits and Sausage Gravy

The Malta Senior Center will be serving up biscuits with sausage gravy guaranteed to fill you up on Saturday, January 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a free will offering which will go toward the awning to be constructed over the new front...

 
 By Sharon Kindle    News    January 4, 2023

Keep Your Veterans in Mind on Holidays

This is a trifle late for New Year’s, but jot it down, especially for the 4th of July. When lighting fireworks, or shooting off guns, keep in mind those among us suffering from PTSD. What is fun for some can be terror and heartbreaking to others....

 

In December, Pearl Harbor Shadows All

Before we launch into Pearl Harbor, we must visit the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), who celebrates its birthday on December 1, of each year. Cadets range in ages from 12-20 with older members who are 18 and older. CAP missions include support of Red Cross...

 
 By Sharon Kindle    News    November 2, 2022

November Remembered for Veterans Day

1996 marked the first observance of National Veteran and Military Families Month acknowledging the great sacrifices military families make to ensure the nation's freedom. Long separations, at times, both parents are enlisted; there are frequent...

 
 By Sharon Kindle    News    October 12, 2022

Have You Ever Tasted Stone Soup?

Come on down to the Malta Senior Center Saturday, October 22, and let your taste buds take you on an experience of yore. The free-will donations will go towards the awning over the front door. Dolly Parton, whom many people enjoy listening to her...

 

Continuing Education Scholarship Offered by VFW

This scholarship has a few twists and turns to meet for qualification in earning the scholarship. This can be used for college or at a vocational level. To be eligible, one must be 18 years or older and MUST be one of the following: -Current VFW...

 

Voice of Democracy Contest theme: "Why is the Veteran Important"

The VOICE OF DEMOCRACY is open to all grades 9-12 and this includes homeschoolers. The theme for 2022 is “WHY IS THE VETERAN IMPORTANT?” To preface your recorded entry, think about what is going on in the United States and overseas where our...

 

Saturday is Indian Taco Day at the Senior Center

Saturday, September 17, 2022, will feature an Indian Taco dinner at the Malta Senior Center at 110 St W. Serving will begin at 11 a.m. and conclude at 1 p.m. with a free-will offering going towards the center’s new entryway and construction of an...

 

VFW POST 4067 Offering Two Art Contests

To all the aspiring artists in the county grades 9-12, VFW Post 4067 is offering two art contests for you. These two contests, Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest and 3-Dimensional Art are open to grades 9-12 to all county school students,...

 
 By Sharon Kindle    News    August 31, 2022

September is a Busy Military Month

The full month of September is considered National Suicide Prevention Month and is joined by National Service Dog Awareness Month. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, suicide is the leading cause of death in the United States. The S...

 
 By Sharon Kindle    News    August 31, 2022

VFW Post 4067 has Essay Contest

Malta VFW Post 4067 is distributing information to area schools pertaining to the Patriots Pen contest. The theme for 2022 is “MY PLEDGE TO OUR VETERANS”, and is open to all 6, 7, and 8 grades county wide. Entries should be no longer than 300-400...

 
 By Sharon Kindle    News    May 11, 2022

Northwest Farm Credit Services awards $3000 grant to Malta Senior Citizens for remodel of front door of center

Whitney Grant, Glasgow Farm Credit Services, was in Malta May 6, 2022, to award a $3000 check to the local members of the center. Other Farm Credit personnel assisting the group with the grant were...

 
 By Sharon Kindle    News    April 20, 2022

Soup is Back at Senior Center!

Malta Senior Center will be serving a wide variety of soups, breads and desserts on Saturday, April 23, beginning at 11:30 through 1 p.m. You’re welcome to come at 11:00 for coffee and fellowship. All-time favorites will be chili, chicken noodle, h...

 
 By Sharon Kindle    News    March 30, 2022

March 29, 1975, Marked End of Vietnam War

The Vietnam War ended March 25, 1975, however, it lingers in so many peoples' minds as a bitter lonely experience and with little for support and respect for our soldiers upon returning back to U. S....

 
 By Sharon Kindle    News    February 9, 2022

President's Day, More than just a Holiday

The first president, George Washington, and the 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, had several similarities: they both wanted to free the slaves; their fathers passed on while the future presidents were quite young; their education was limited to three...

 

VFW Auxiliary has Programs for Youth

VFW Auxiliary is offering contests for grades 6-12. Patriot Pen is for grades 6-8 and is offered to any student in those grades. They must be enrolled in a public, private or parochial school or home study program in the U.S. and its territories....

 

Remembering 9/11: Vigil at 7 p.m. on Saturday

Where were you when the Twin Towers fell 20 years ago? What were you doing right then? What were your thoughts? It was a tragic event in the lives of Americans where once it was thought our soil was sacred beyond the enemy’s reach. Little did we...

 

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