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The Malta City Council conducted the first reading of an ordinance which would require City residents to keep their front yards free of some types of vehicles and also passed a resolution to assist the possible renovation of the Malta Opportunities, Inc. (MOI) building. A public hearing was held at last Tuesday's Malta City Council meeting for the first reading of Ordinance 448 which would prohibit non-street legal vehicles and non-street legal recreational vehicles intended for recreational...
For the previous 10-years, come the last week in January, anglers have flocked to Nelson Reservoir for a Saturday fishing tournament to honor a Phillips County legend; Robert "Murph" Murphy. This year, because of an application stipulation with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, the name of Murph's Annual Fishing Tournament had to be changed and the name Ice Classic Fishing Derby was arrived at. Though the name was changed, the sentiment for Murph remains. "Everyone still shared stories about...
Phillips County Sheriff Scott Moran gave a year end report to the Malta City Council last Tuesday at the Council meeting and said that the sheriff’s office received a total of 1,520 calls for service in 2016, some of which led to 362 cases investigated. “Calls for service are anything that take action by a deputy,” Sheriff Moran explained. Sheriff Moran said that of the 362 cases investigated by the Phillips County Sheriff Office last year which led to a total of 202 arrests being made. Phillips County saw 34 disorderly conducts, 12 trespass to...
The annual Jim Schumacher Memorial Livestock Day will be held Monday, February 6 starting at 10:30 a.m. at the Great Northern Lodge room. The Malta Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture will be sponsoring the lunch. The following is a list of speakers and times. • 10:30 a.m. – The Tuberculosis (TB) issue in Canada will be discussed including screening and testing protocols, transmission, and implications for US producers, as well as the history of TB in livestock presented by Dr. Rick Lev...
Each year, over 3,500 high school students from across the country participate in the VFW Auxiliary’s Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest and the Malta VFW Auxiliary is hoping Phillips County high school students will join in. Any students in grades 9 through 12 who are 18 or under, U.S. citizen or U.S. National can enter the contest and first place winners from each state will compete for national scholarship awards totaling $21,000 and the local winner will a receive of prize of $25 in Dino Dollars. The contest is open to boys a...
The Northeastern Arts Network is bringing another outstanding professional musical group to our Malta community. Too Marvelous For Words a Nat King Cole Tribute will bring their instrumental/vocal artistry to enlighten and entertain you performing on the piano, bass and guitar. Be prepared to tap your feet as you enjoy the tribute to the late Nate King Cole. Created by Rob Perkins and Peter Smith, Too Marvelous For Words, A Celebration of the Nat 'King' Cole is a fun and swingin' journey into...
The National Wildlife Refuge system has apparently fallen on hard times. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to cut staff and programs at refuges in Montana and seven other states. According to the Ravalli Republic, wildlife refuges would also be lumped together in districts with shared staff. There would be three districts in Montana. • The Benton Lake district in western Montana. • The Charles M. Russell district made up of the CMR, Hailstone, Grass Lake, Lake Mason, Warhorse and...
Dear Editor, Senior members of the United States, who receive benefits of Social Security, received approximately an increase of $3 per month for the 2017 year. Trump, during a current rant, is wanting voter fraud investigated - stemming from the fact he didn't win the popular vote. Unfortunately, the tax payers will have to foot the bill. Trump, get over it - you are the President, act presidential and quit embarrassing the American public. There are too many needed projects for us taxpayers to pay for your insecurities. Barbara Schlocker...
Access to the internet. The internet is now considered a basic human right; it is how people find employment, handle their finances, receive an education, work, and receive medical care. However, not everyone is able to use the internet to its full potential, due primarily to slow speeds. Rural areas are at a disadvantage when it comes to accessing broadband. Expanding infrastructure into rural areas will improve health outcomes for residents by allowing access to specialists, increasing cost efficiency, and raising quality of care. In rural...
This Sunday, many Americans will engage in what many consider to be the biggest sporting event of the year. Me? Maybe, maybe not. It’s hard to watch the Super Bowl without a horse in the race. Being a Bears fan that wasn’t even a thought the last time they won a championship, you would think I’m used to it. I still attempt to watch the yearly game. Every year I get the question, “who are you rooting for?” To be honest, the answer that always comes into my head first is neither. Let’s be...
Evelyn Ann (Boos) Starkey joined her two angels in Heaven on January 22, 2017, in Havre, Mont. Viewing was at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Malta on Thursday, January 26 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with Rosary following at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass was held at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 27 with burial following in the Malta Cemetery. Memorials in Evelyn's name may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church or to the charity of the donor's choice. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Evelyn's online...
MALTA-Billy Marvin Froman, 85, went quietly to Our Lord January 28, 2017, surrounded by his loving wife, daughters and lifelong friends. Rosary will be 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at the Kirkwood Memorial Chapel in Malta. Mass will be 10 a.m., Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Interment will be in the Malta Cemetery with military honors. After the reception at the church following the graveside, everyone is invited to the Malta V.F.W. for refreshment in Billy's honor. Condolences for the family may be left at www.kirkwoodfuneralhom...
Pearl Skinner, 92, died January 22, 2017 at Highgate Senior Living in Great Falls, Mont., where she had made her home for the last nine months. Pearl was surrounded by her family when she departed to her Heavenly Home, following a brief illness. Pearl was born June 4, 1924 to Hazel Young in Glasgow, Mont. Survivors include daughter Patricia and her husband Bob Fetsch of Yuma, Ariz., and Great Falls; sons Dennis Skinner of Fort Shaw and Randy and his wife Leya Skinner of Malta; sisters June Eklund and Betty Flom of Malta, and Donna Faye...
Reverend Elwin Walvatne, 86, of Fergus Falls, formerly of Malta, died Sunday, January 29, 2017, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Services are being held in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Arrangements by Glende-Nilson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls. Online Guestbook: GlendeNilson.com...
Big sister Adlee, and big brothers Kenny and Chevy welcome their new baby brother Brody Lee Boos to the family. He was born was born on January 25, 2017 at 8:34 a.m. at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital. Brody weighed 7 pounds 7 ounces and was 20 inches long. Mom and Dad are Darcy and Nicole Boos of Wolf Point, Mont. Maternal grandparents are Dave and Elizabeth Fyfe of Wolf Point, Mont. Paternal grandparent is Lillian Boos of Malta, Mont....
We received the news yesterday (January 25, 2017) that our sweet little Payton Nona Francis KillEagle (Princess PayPay) has been diagnosed with liver cancer and is currently in the Seattle Children's Hospital receiving care. Her father, Wes KillEagle Jr., will be staying by her side through the process of her chemo and surgeries. He is the only provider for his family of four and will not have a paycheck while being by his precious baby girl's side during her treatment. They are expected to be...
Whist On Tuesday, January 24, Lou Olson took first place, bettering Harvey Smith by one point, 42-41, to take first place. Harvey finished in second while Nina Jones was awarded the traveling prize. Pinochle On Thursday, January 26, Leonard Leader racked-up a whopping 6,350 good for first place while Sherman Doucette’s 4,820 netted him second. The traveling prize was awarded to both Leonard and Clarence Blunt. Hi-Line Whist On Tuesday, January 24 Clara and Curt bested Gloria and Pearl by a 17-12 tally. "As Curt said 'it was a really fun game a...
Malta Senior Meals Thursday, Feb 2nd - Baked chicken Friday, Feb 3rd - Meatballs Tuesday, Feb 7th - Shepard's pie Do you have a February birthday - sign up for the 10 meal birthday certificate. Malta American Legion Auxiliary 2-2. The Malta American Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, February 2 at 5 p.m. at the VFW Club. All members are encouraged to attend. Mustang Foundation Soup Feed 2-3. The Mustang Foundation will have a Soup Feed at the Rocky Boy game at 4 p.m. on Friday, February 3. Come have dinner and...
Please remember to file a new burn permit for the 2017 year. If you plan on doing any burning in 2017, please file one BEFORE you start to burn. These permits are good for all of 2017 and you only have to file one a year, not every time you burn. All 2016 permits will no longer be valid after December 31, 2016. Thank you! Check out our website: www.phillipscountysheriff.org and our Facebook page, Phillips County Sheriff’s Office. Our Facebook page does give reports of scams and other important information as needed to get to the public. S...
1 years ago Taken from 1942's "25 years ago" February 1, 1917 saw a reorganization of the Malta Fire Department, Hose Card No. 1 had M. J. Dabney as its captain and Allin Arnot as assistant captain. Just ordinary firemen on this card were L.F. Sangreget, Ray Gardner, Clarence Cosner, Edgar Partridge and Dick Alldrin. Hose Cart No. 2 had Ed Siegert as captain and Arthur Snow Hanscom as assistant, while the working staff are composed of H.A. Stucke, Al Winkler, Harry Lyden, S.S. Crawford and T.V...
Cindy Chandler Cindy Chandler Favorite meal / Dessert: Meatloaf w/ mashed potatoes/ Strawberry cheesecake Favorite hobby: Time with my grandchildren Favorite NBA team: The Lakers Dream vacation: Disney World One thing on a desert island: My cigarettes...
Question A: What is your favorite meal at Westside Cafe? Question B: Soup or Bowl? (favorite soup or dish served in a bowl.) John Wilke A: Joe Sandwich. B: Chili. Harriet Wilkes A: Blueberry Muffin. B: Potato soup. Darrell Gairrett A: Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs. B: New England Clam Chowder....
Malta High School graduate Danielle Lett was named to the Northern Wyoming Community College District 2016 semester honor roll. For full-time students to earn a place on the Vice President’s Honor Roll, they must maintain full-time enrollment by completing 12 credit hours or more with letter grades of A, B, C, OR S and a semester GPA OF 3.5 or higher. Credits counted in S graded classes may not exceed one credit. The Northern Wyoming Community College District includes Sheridan College, Sheridan Col-lege in Johnson County, and Gillette C...
A College and Career Fair will be held at Aaniiih’ Nakoda College on Thursday, February 8, one of six such events to be held around the state. The Montana Post Secondary Educational Opportunities Council (MPSEOC) and the Montana Tribal Colleges will host six events in Montana starting Thursday, February 7, 2017 “We are very excited to offer this Tribal College/Career Fair Circuit for the eighth year in Montana,” said Amy Leary of Montana Colleges. “ It is our goal to serve hundreds of college students, high school students, nontrad...
Wink and Terri Cole were in Glasgow on Wednesday for medical. Nora Weigand went to Great Falls on Wednesday for a follow-up check up. Edward and Polly Solberg were in Havre Friday and Saturday to attend the State Speech Meet at the College there. Their grandson Devon of Ismay was in the meet and gained first place in Humorous Solo. His parents, Nathan and Libby Solberg, were here for the meet and stayed at Polly and Edwards on Friday and Saturday nights, returning to Ismay on Sunday....
