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"It's a beautiful night in Malta, Montana! We had a good turn for the folks, very good music, and had a great celebration for the First State Bank and their 120th year," were the words shared by First State Bank President Bob Galt as Front Street was blocked off to accommodate the crowd that gathered for the evening. Attending the celebration was Scott Meneely, who quickly summed it up, "It's been fantastic, it's been a great time!" The weather was cooperative, there was a silent hush in the...
It's a rare moment that one can catch up with Robert Plouffe at his place of business, the Saco Pay-n-Save, however, it's an opportunity to savor the aroma of fresh fruits and meats while he scurries and bustles between customers. He appears to have more energy than the Energizer Bunny, or comparable stamina. His love for his work shows on his face through his friendly smile. Don't kid yourself or be misled, Robert is a dedicated man...dedicated to his family, his work...and his community. He...
Approaching the Great Plains Dinosaur Museum (GPDM) last Saturday, one was greeted by the creativity of the young-at-heart amateur paleontologists' artwork that welcomed guests and visitors for a fun day for all ages. The sidewalk served as a chalkboard, or palette, and was graciously decorated with the likeness of dinosaurs created by many age groups. The Kiwanis set up their hamburger grill and served 100 hungry enthusiasts and ran out of burgers. Malta Kiwanis President Mardy Demarais said,...
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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 Britain. On July 4th the signers of the Declaration of Independence asserted that all are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. With these words, our forefathers formed a new nation and put...
Dear Editor, In reference to the message, “Reflecting on a Grateful Nation” by Kari Hould in last week’s PCN, thank you, Kari. I am going to clip your column and put it on our fridge door. You are right on this date, July 4, 2023. My parents came from Norway at a young age to find that future and hope in this “Grateful Nation.” We can do that by what we do and say. You mentioned, Kari, that kindness does not hurt; you are right on. As we think about our business's downtown, churches, schools, doctors and nurses care, banks and so many serv...
The railroad bridge collapse last month that spilled tanker cars full of liquid asphalt and molten sulfur into the Yellowstone River was hardly the first indignity the river has suffered. A broken oil pipeline under the river near Billings a few years ago comes to mind. So does a broken sewer line over the river at Gardiner, to name a few. The longest free-flowing river in the lower 48 has taken some abuse. Before the rail line between Livingston and Gardiner was discontinued, trains used to del...
This is the first thing that I have written since my arrival back from Sweden, and it is safe to say that I am still battling jet lag. A few weeks ago, before my departure, I wrote a column noting some of my own personal struggles with battling through depression and I have received a few letters from readers. I want to say that I appreciate you all reaching out! I hope that it was in some way useful to someone. To those struggling, we need you here and love you. My family’s trip to Europe w...
Patty Green Dolphay, 61, passed away June 25th. Patty was born August 22nd, 1961 in Malta to Donald and Elizabeth (Bobbie) Green, and grew up in Wagner. She attended school in Wagner and later Malta, graduating from Malta High School. Patty married her high school sweetheart Calvin Kolczak Jr. after high school, and started a family in Landusky, MT. Eventually Patty separated from Calvin and moved to Havre and attended college at Northern Montana College, earning her BA in Business, which she later was able to convert into a Business Education... Full story
Lanny Ernest Wilke, 76, passed away at Northern Montana Hospital due to natural causes on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Cremation has taken place, and services were held on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel. Lanny's family has suggested memorial donations be made in his memory to the Lanny E. Wilke Memorial Scholarship at MSUN, or to the charity of the donor's choice. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Lanny's online memorial page to send a card or leave a message... Full story
What a week! After working at the Great Plains Dinosaur Museum on the Fourth of July, Cindy Clark invited me for dinner. It was nice and relaxing. I think the only other people in Loring were the Boschees later on. The town was very quiet. The Lumsdens and Blunts spent several days at Nelson. I spent a lot of time planning for the Kids’ Day activities on Saturday. And when the day came, I feel that it went well! About 70 kids plus parents were enjoying the activities and the movie Jurassic P...
We haven't had any rain showers for a while, but it has been getting hot in the afternoons. More typical July weather than we have been having. Polly Solberg said her temp read just over 100 today. Summer school is over and so is basketball camp, so things have quieted down again. Now everyone is preparing for the fair. I hope they have a good one we need to start getting back to some more of our normal activities. Jerry and Bonnie keep mowing and working at cleaning up some of the town for the...
Malta Senior Center BINGO is every Friday at 1:00 at the Malta Senior Center Malta School Board Mtg School Board Meetings are held every second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the MHS Boardroom. Times and dates are subject to change. City Council Meetings City Council Meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at City Hall at 5 p.m. PC Library Knitting and Crochet Club The Phillips County Library hosts a knitting and crochet group from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday. Kiwanis Meeting 7-18-23 The Malta Kiwanis will...
1 yrs ago July 10, 2013 Ryan Paul has earned an AAS degree in Land Surveying and Civil Engineering from Dakota State College of Science in Wapheton, ND. The Malta City Council will hold a special meeting Monday at noon to consider what price they would charge and what restrictions they would impose to sell water for a firm hired to supply it to a work camp that will be constructed near Hinsdale during the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. The City currently sells water at $2 for 300 gallons to residents outside the city who haul...
Public Notice Announcing Scoping Meetings St. Mary Canal Modernization Project The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), with Bureau of Reclamation as a cooperating agency and Milk River Joint Board of Control as the project sponsor, is considering improvements to the aging St. Mary Canal infrastructure in the Bureau of Reclamation’s Milk River Project. Improvements under consideration may be partially funded through the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act of 1954 (Public Law 8...
FT Front Store Clerk Stop into Valley Drug to pick up an application and to inquire further details. 406/654-2632 131 S. 1st Ave E. Malta, MT 59538 -------------------------- FT Teller/Bookkeeping The First State Bank is accepting applications for a full time teller and/or bookkeeping position. Salary will depend on experience. Excellent Benefits including Health Insurance, Retirement, Personal time off and Paid Holidays. Stop in and pick up an application. We are an equal opportunity employer. --------------------- Independence Bank is adding...
The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that the following persons were arraigned or appeared this week before U.S. Magistrate judges on indictments handed down by the Grand Jury or on criminal complaints. The charging documents are merely accusations and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt: Appearing in Great Falls before Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris and pleading not guilty on July 6 was: Larry Thomas McDaniel, 45, of Great Falls, on charges of possession with intent to distribute c...
JULY 5, 2023 It is sad about the train derailment in the Yellowstone River. Let’s hope it doesn’t pollute the river. This could kill cattle, sheep, and wild animals or people. Sympathy to all involved. It is July 2023, Happy Birthday to all who are celebrating, this includes my daughters Teresa and Gale, (my son Mitchell’s birthday is in August). Also, to those who are celebrating anniversaries this month. Happy 4th of July to all. Drive carefully. Well, I had a great weekend. We went to the M...
Sally Austin and Pat Murdock were in Saco on July 1st to pay respects to Darlene Soennichsen Arnold who passed away this spring. She was the sister to Carol Pippin. Pat also got to visit with her grandnephew Casey Alex Valez, grandson of Darlene. He resides in Kalispell. Visitors at the Brent and Debbie Anderson Ranch on the 3rd and 4th were Debbie's Mother Judy and Bill Bennett of Texas. They also visited with her son Bob Math and his sons Kevin and Cody families. Then they were off to Helena to visit Jenna, Troy, Sienna, and Stryker...
The Trafton Park Rodeo Arena hosted the 2023 Malta NRA (National Rodeo Association) Rodeo last Saturday night. The fourth rodeo annual event featured the smooth voice of Announcer Robert Toavs as well as exciting commentary by Barrel Man Rob Matteson. The stock was provided by Treasure State Rodeo and the pickup men were Ted Brown and Ken Salveson. The bullfighters were Koby Ruff and Austin Wagner. Judges were Jim Duvall and Troy Henderson. The timers were Tara Vaira and Lorraine Lukin....
Malta's Department of Parks and Recreation started a new session of Karate Classes on Wednesday, July 7, at the Malta City Hall building. Sensai Michael Morser, a third-degree black belt, has been a long time student and teacher of Shito-Ryu, a type of Karate that was made popular in Okinawa, Japan. "The way I look at karate is, you use it for self-defense, but it takes a lot of control," Morser said. "We learn a lot of movements that can seriously hurt people. You have to know when to use it,...
Regan Stuart tied for first overall in the 2023 Leavitt Group Insurance Junior Golf Tour. The tour took place from Monday, June 26 through Friday, July 7. He performed in Conrad on June 28, Choteau on June 29, Fairfield on July 6, and Shelby on July 7. He was unable to golf in Cut Bank on June 26, but only four scores counted per golfer....
There's been entire books written on the history of fencing in the West. The evolution of barbed wire, the impact fences had on the landscapes, and the range wars that ensued when fences first went up are all remarkable and fascinating stories that will forever stand in the history of the American West and the ranching industry. But when those same fences that made history are still standing today, plans to upgrade have likely been discussed. Modern day ranchers, however, know the harsh reality...
Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming (GSMW) will be bringing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programming to Malta, MT on Friday, July 21 from 10:00am – 11:30am with their Mobile STEM Learning Center. Programming will take place at the Great Plains Dinosaur Museum & Field Station located at 405 N 1st Ave E. All programming is free and open to girls in grades K-12. The Mobile STEM Learning Center is a new resource to GSMW that will provide valuable programming to girls across 78 co...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public input on how it should move forward with developing shooting ranges throughout the state. An online survey is open now to gauge public interest in shooting ranges and public opinion on what should be included when considering the development of new shooting ranges or improvement to existing shooting ranges. This 10-minute survey will help gather detailed information to guide efforts throughout the next five to 10 years. FWP recently launched a Shooting Range Development Program, with the goal of...
