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On Saturday, April 17, 2021, the Malta Chamber of Commerce sponsored a day of laser tag at the Malta Pavilion. Bad Bear Laser Tag out of Billings was on hand to orchestrate the fun. They had a total of 8 sessions. Four in the morning and four in the afternoon. Chamber volunteers Jessica Cebulski and Kirsten Voegel were manning the ticket desk on Saturday. Jessica said, "We've had a fairly decent turnout today. The kids have been having a blast out there." Kirsten added, "We've had a few adults...
The Malta City Council held its bi-monthly meeting Tuesday night, April 13, at the Malta City Hall at 5:00 p.m. Mayor John Demarais called the meeting to order, it was attended by all council members, James Sinter, William Hicks, Bonnie Wiederrick, and David Rummel. City Clerk/Treasurer Lorie Bond and Director of Public Works Jim Truelove were also in attendance. The council began the meeting by approving the minutes from the last meeting, approving the agenda for the nights’ meeting, approving audit committee for payment of claims, and a...
On March 31, 2021, Gail Cummings retired from the United States Postal service where she had been a mail carrier for 42 years. She had been through five different Post Masters, a lot of vehicles, and a lot of miles. She has a couple of million mile plaques to prove that. She started carrying the mail in 1979. She didn't have a contract at that time, but things were a little different back then. She got into the mail carrying business after her father-in-law had been carrying it since 1954. She...
April is always a fast-paced month at the legislature, and this year is no different. The Senate has been busy voting on a lot of bills that covered a wide variety of topics. I am confident that the bills we passed will improve the lives of Montanans in many ways, however, nothing is perfect. This past week the Senate passed two critical appropriations bills that will help our state move past the pandemic and sustain prosperity for decades to come. As we decided what to do with the federal stimulus money, Republican leaders in Helena, unlike Wa...
Saco junior Dylan Brown qualified for the National Leadership Conference for the Saco Chapter of Business Professionals of America (BPA) by placing seventh in Medical Terminology at the virtual State Leadership Conference. The NLC will be held virtually this year in May. Courtesy Photo....
Two of the priority bills requested by Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen, Senate Bill 169 (requiring voter ID) and House Bill 176 (a deadline for voter registration), were signed into law by Gov. Greg Gianforte on Monday. “Montana sets the standard for elections across the country, however, there is always room for improvement, and voter ID and voter registration deadlines are best practices in protecting the integrity of elections,” said Secretary Jacobsen. Sen. Mike Cuffe (R, SD-1) sponsored SB 169, and echoed Secretary Jacobsen’s views...
On the evening of Thursday, April 15, 2021, a report was received by the Phillips County Sheriff's Office regarding a possible threat towards Malta High School administration. The Sheriff's Office notified the administrators of the High School of this threat. The student who made the threat was contacted prior to school starting on Friday, April 16, 2021, and it was determined the student would not be attending school that day. The Sheriff went to the high school as a precaution while a deputy sheriff monitored the student's activities until...
Much has been written about cowboys and their horses, but this story is about a sheepherder and his dog. (The only dog to have been arrested in Malta). Now a sheepherder was lonely and sometimes a bit loony. His only concern was his sheep. He fought coyotes, mosquitos, loco week, lack of good food, and loneliness. His only friend and companion was his loyal dog! One of these men decided to take a week off before lambing started. He arrived in Malta with his bedroll and his dog. Checking into a hotel, he proceeded to get cleaned up. Then...
We've had a few days of spring snow which was very welcome since we are very dry up here. I've spotted some mourning doves, killdeer,and juncos. I'm sure the warblers and finches will be coming in May. I went over to Whitewater on Friday to visit with Connie Blake and meet her son Barrett before they were headed back to Tennessee. I stopped to see Bonnie McMullen and wish her a happy birthday. Then stopped at Lu Besel’s for lunch before going in to the museum to work on the inventory. Lu B...
Wink and Terri Cole's daughter, Melinda, of Helena was home for a weekend visit with her parents. Lenora Ramberg of Great Falls passed away on Easter morning. Her funeral was Saturday April 10 in Great Falls. Lenora was one of 10 children of Mr. & Mrs. Selmer Ramberg who lived in the Loring area and then in Dodson for many years. She is servived by one sister, Myrtle Hould of Malta and many nieces and nephews. Condolances are sent to all of her family in her passing. One sister, Mrs. Edna...
Greg Kirkwood sent a press release to the PCN that states: Attention Phillips County and the surrounding areas, it is with great sadness that we are announcing the Villa Theatre will be closing for the foreseeable future with our last showing being April 29, 2021, at 6 p.m., tentatively playing Nobody, rated R. We purchased the Villa Theatre with the intention of providing another form of entertainment for the community. We never intended to get rich, but we were at least hoping to break even monthly. The movie industry is still very much...
I’ve always liked a room with a view, and I’ve had a few. The view out the front window of the apartment Barb and I rented on Willson Avenue in Bozeman always reminded me of a Courier & Ives print, especially in winter. The four-plex we lived in, however, was torn down a few years ago. Apparently, it didn’t fit the aesthetic of the neighborhood. The view out of our front window in Malta is somewhat similar. The prettiest house in town sits across the street surrounded by towering trees. The best...
Donald D. Black went to heaven on April 7, 2021, at Highgate Cottage in Billings. He was born September 9, 1933, to Bill and Bessie (Stout) Black in Dodson, Montana. Dad had many jobs—from climbing poles for a construction company to serving as a school administrator for Billings School District 2, Yellowstone Boys Ranch, Boys Town, and Home on the Range. He was a passionate innovator in the education field, doing national presentations and authoring books about social skills in the school setting. He loved working with the “tough kids”, provi... Full story
Gustav Allen Yeska (Gus) passed away on April 14, 2021. He was born January 22, 1936, in Saco, Montana to Arthur Robert Yeska and Ethel Mary Prehn Yeska. Gus attended school in Saco where he played 6-man football and graduated from Saco High School in 1953. After high school, he went to work for the Great Northern Railroad. In 1961, he worked for several ranches. In 1962, he worked at the Great Northern Drill Company drilling oil wells. From late 1962 to 1970 Gus worked with his brother on the family farm south of Saco after their father passed... Full story
On April 7th, 2021, Steve Miller passed away at his home in Great Falls, MT. Steve Miller, age 78 was born April 6th, 1943 in Boise, ID to Harold and Barbara (Kovach) Miller. He attended school in Malta, graduating in 1962. He died peacefully at his home on April 7th in Great Falls Mt. Steve has 3 children from previous marriages. In 1984, he met his Life Partner, Dolores (Magpie) McCrory. They made their home in Sun River, MT. Dolores died in 2020. Steve resided in Great Falls until the time of his death. Steve was a retired member of the Team... Full story
Donna Marie Brese, 65, Sioux Falls, passed away peacefully in her sleep, on Thursday, April 15, 2021, after a courageous battle with a terminal illness. Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 23, 2021, at Highland Cemetery in Glasgow, Montana. A Celebration of Life with friends and family to immediately follow at Sam and Jeff's. Donna Marie Scheffelmaer was born on May 17, 1955, in Harlem, MT, to Otto and Lela (Nielsen) Scheffelmaer. Donna will be deeply missed by her husband, Ken Brese, Sioux Falls; children, Chris Buckman... Full story
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted 988 as a new three-digit number to be used nationwide to reach the National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline, starting July 16, 2022. Until then, customers must continue to dial 1-800-273-TALK to reach the Lifeline. For 988 to work properly in our area code, and in several other area codes and states around the country, 10-digit local dialing needs to be implemented. What is Changing? All telephone customers may begin dialing 10 digits (area code + telephone number)...
FYI: If you are planning on using Trafton Park shelters for an event in the future, please contact the Malta City Office, 654-1251, to reserve the shelters, get the key and pay for the electricity. The Phillips Co Sheriff’s Office will no longer be handling this. Thank you. Please remember to file a new burn permit for the 2021 year. If you plan on doing any burning in 2021, please file one BEFORE you start to burn. These permits are good for all of 2021 and you only have to file one a year, not every time you burn. All 2020 permits will no lon...
1 years ago- Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Flooding starting to drop south of Saco Despite National Weather Service prognostications, flooding will still be a problem along the Milk River from Saco to Nashua for the next two weeks or so. But families in the Larb Creek and Harb Community areas south of Saco are hoping they’ve seen the last of high water. Special Effects takes to stage April 27-28 What happens when the Potter family has a chance to hit the big time with their homespun local radio show? That’s what you’ll find out when Sound Effec...
On April 14th, 2021, the Malta Middle Schoolers headed off to Wolf Point to complete in the Academic Olympics. Sixty-five Students from Sidney, Glendive, Malta, Glasgow, Wolf Point, Poplar, and Plentywood attended. Students competed in written tests in English, Math, Science, and Social Studies. After lunch, they headed to the oral round competition where thirteen teams went head to head in a single-elimination tournament. Following the oral rounds were the awards. Individual written test...
Malta Middle Students that brought up their grades during the 2020-2021 school year. Back row (left to right): Stockton Oxarart-8th Grade, Danika Wilke-8th Grade, Denvyr Tuss-7th Grade, Brooklyn Knowles-7th Grade, Sadie Branham-7th Grade, Branton Moore-8th Grade, Aries Snell-7th Grade, Mathew Hunter-8th Grade, Dawson Hammond-7th Grade. Front row (left to right): Macey Blunt-8th Grade, Josslyn Hoge-8th Grade, Kenzie LaBrie-7th Grade, Hunter Tremblay-7th Grade, MacKayla Bachmeier-7th Grade,...
The Whitewater Penguins were unable to take a group picture in time for the Spring Sports Preview, but the group got together for a photo a couple of weeks ago, to showcase their largest team in recent years. The 2021 Whitewater Penguins Track Team (From left to right) Matthew Newbern, Hunter Ellis, Ava Hanley, Kendall Scheffelmear, Paige Wasson, Kelsee Cummings, Beau Simonson, Kia Wasson, Samantha Wisher, Kendra Cummings, Kora LaBrie, Hannah Hanley, Ethan Newbern. Photo by Heidi...
The Malta M-ettes fared well at the 10-team Fergus Invitational last Saturday, April 17, taking third overall as a team that day. The M-ettes also went back to Fergus High School for a Twilight meet on Tuesday, April 20, details about that event will be in next week’s Phillips County News. Originally, Malta was scheduled to host the Malta Athletic Club Invitational last Tuesday, but the meet conflicted with other meets in the region, and only three teams showed interest. The school opted to c...
The Malta Mustangs Track team went to the Fergus Invitational last Saturday, a meet that featured 11 teams. Malta, who were missing several of their athletes, were ninth overall with 15 points. The Belt Huskies won the meet with 114.5 points. Fergus was second with 105.5, Harlowton-Ryegate was third with 90, Havre was fourth with 60, Park was fifth with 55, and Hobson-Moore-Judith Gap was sixth with 35. "We had a handful of kids gone that are big contributors, but we still went out and did prett...
Boys Results 100 Meters 6th Grade - Finals: 8. Jacob Brown 16.00a PR Saco, 17. Jackson Bleth 17.47a PR Malta, 21. Tripp Lefdahl 17.82a PR Malta.100 Meters 7th Grade - Finals: 2. Michael Mayer 13.55a PR Malta, 13. Sonny Gray 14.96a PR Malta, 14. Rylee Brusse 14.96a PR Malta, 7 Dawson Hammond SCR Malta. 100 Meters 8th Grade - Finals: 3. Bohdi Brenden 13.23a PR Malta, 16. Mason LoneBear 14.16a PR Dodson, 25. Lane Salveson 14.86a PR Malta, 36. Kellen Murray 16.68a PR Malta, 39. Oakley Carnahan...
