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Critter concerns in the City of Malta were both addressed and discussed at the latest Council meeting at City Hall last Tuesday night. During the first Malta City Council Meeting of July two weeks ago, a Malta resident asked if anything could be done about the deer population in the City and the complainant credited the animals with nesting in her mother’s driveway and eating flowers and hedges in the yard. At that meeting, Malta Mayor John Demarais said he didn’t think there was much the City could do about deer, but said he would ask aro...
THURSDAY, AUGUST 2 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Registration: 4-H - Steel Building. Weigh scale opens at 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Weigh Scale Closes for Animals to be weighed. 4 p.m. Judging will take place in the following order: Swine Showmanship and Market Swine. 6 p.m. Youth Rodeo. FRIDAY, AUGUST 3 7 a.m. 4-H/ First State Bank Breakfast 8 a.m. Judging will take place in the following order: Beef Showmanship, Market Beef, Breeding Beef and Breeding Swine. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 4-H Interview judging begins - Steel Building. 12 p.m. Judging of Sheep Showmanship, M...
Construction of approximately 25-miles of pipeline is planned for creation in Phillips County by TransCanada Corp. starting in 2018 and members of the company met with county leaders last Wednesday afternoon to talk about pre-pipeline work currently underway and to be conducted before the snow flies this winter. The Tuesday meeting was held at the Great Northern Hotel & Steakhouse and was attended by 11 members of the public including Phillips County Commissioners Richard Dunbar, Bruce Christofferson, and John Carnahan; Saco Mayor Clint...
Though the Phillips County Fair doesn't get underway in Dodson until this Thursday, the longest continuous running fair in the state of Montana officially got underway last Saturday at Malta's Milk River Pavilion as nine 4-H members competed at the Phillips County 4-H Horse Show. "We have nine kids in 22 classes," Ann Wombold, 4-H Program assistant, said. "The kids are doing really well with their patterns and they all really know their knowledge of their horse and horse parts and their...
Brian and Brianna Shores opened their Blue Ridge Brewery in Malta on Saturday afternoon with a grand opening party. Pictured with the Shores (and their children; Demi, Mila and Dax) are Malta's Chamber's Travis Rhoads, Jeri Engstrom (left) and Sandy Perry and Chamber President Jessica Cebulski....
I woke up this morning scratching a mosquito bite on my ankle. The last thing I remember before falling asleep was the sound of the fogger on the city truck driving by the house. I usually get up and shut the windows when I hear the truck approaching, but last night I was just too tired. And a little Malathion never hurt anybody did it? When I was a kid in Indiana we used to chase the spray truck through the neighborhood on our bicycles, disappearing into the dense white cloud when we neared...
Ruth Emma Feigel, age 88, passed away Monday, July 23, 2018, at Valley View Home in Glasgow, Mont. Ruth was born on July 15, 1930 in Santa Barbara, Calif., to Robert and Beulah (Bright) Feigel. Ruth Completed the eighth grade in Saco, Mont. Her comment on her education "I learned everything I ever needed to know". Ruth's parents farmed south of Saco and moved into town for the school term. They sold garden produce and grain. As a young girl, Ruth sang on the radio, traveling from Saco to Wolf Point for a 15-minute set. She was known as "Little...
"I think I'll grand"... MALTA- Clara Madeline Drabbels entered into rest peacefully July 23, 2018. She was a dedicated Homemaker, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Aunt. She was also a fan favorite among the neighborhood kids as they were guaranteed a big smile and a piece of candy (usually a Tootsie Pop) whenever they rang the doorbell. A true master at the Whist table... Don't let her humble gentle nature fool you, Clara was a force to be reckoned with. She was all about the journey and on the go. Whether it was hopping on the...
Wallace J. Hartman, Jr. was born on April 28, 1938, a son was born to Wallace J. Hartman, Sr. and Barbara Ellen O'Bryan Hartman at Harlem, Mont. The proud parents named him Wallace J. Hartman, Jr. On Saturday, July 28, 2018, at age 80 he passed away at home with his family by his side. He was a former Dodson, Saco and Great Falls, resident. As a young man, Wally watched the semi-trucks roll past the ranch at Dodson where he lived and vowed he would one day drive one of them. He kept that vow as he did many others during his lifetime. Wally met...
Whist On July 24, Harvey Smith netted 40 points to take first place, edging out Keven Stevens who scored 38 in his second place bid. The traveling prize on the day was awarded to Jeanette Heinle. Pinochle Harvey Smith kept to his winning ways after notching 6,770 on July 26, good for another first place finish. Lou Olson peeled-off 6,570 for second, Von Holzey, and Al Kroll charted 1,000 aces and Barb Stevens and Malcolm Clouse shared the traveling prize. Hi-Line Whist On Tuesday, July 24, Agnes and Lois won both contests — 13-11 and 14-9 ...
Isaiah Darius Hofer was born on Sunday, July 21 at 5:22 p.m. at the Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Mont. Isaiah weighed seven pounds and one ounce and is 18.5 inches tall. His parents are Carol and William Hofer of Malta, Mont. Isaiah joins sisters Hayli and Chloe and brothers Garvin and Asher at home. His maternal grandparents are John and Marie Walter of Raymore SK, Canada. Isaiah’s paternal grandparents are Darvis and Susan Hofer of Malta, Mont....
Malta Senior Meals Thursday, Aug 2nd - Picnic Friday, Aug 3rd - Dill salmon Tuesday, Aug 7th - Stuffed peppers MOI Donations MOI is no longer accepting donations of mattresses, box springs or large household appliances. Our Thrift Shop is still thrilled to accept your donated clothing, housewares, luggage, shoes, books, toys, games, tools and other small items. Please be sure they are in good working order, before dropping them off. Thanks. 2018 Phillips County Fair Grandstand Events Youth Rodeo 8-2. The Youth Rodeo gets underway at 6 p.m. on...
Please remember to file a new burn permit for the 2018 year. If you plan on doing any burning in 2018, please file one BEFORE you start to burn. These permits are good for all of 2018 and you only have to file one a year, not every time you burn. All 2017 permits will no longer be valid after December 31, 2017. Thank you! Also be advised, if you have a controlled burn that causes damage to other property you may be liable for the cost of damage. July 14, 2018 3:35 a.m. Lake Wind Advisory remains in effect from 11am-8pm today. 9:36 a.m. Deputy...
1 years ago August 7, 1918 Carl Wolden is among Phillips County boys who recently enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. ◘◘◘ Police Judge Harry Cosner had entered the 191st case on the police blotter. Since Malta had recently become a “city of the third class,” ordinances were being enforced. Street fights, drunkenness, carrying concealed weapons and creating disturbances were chief crimes committed. ◘◘◘ Mrs. Tay Bentzin had returned from Virginia where she had visited her husband, encamped there awaiting embarkation orders. ◘◘◘ B.D. Philli...
Ofc. Preston Hould -- son of Malta's Kari Hould - was recently named Officer of the Year for the Tucson Police Department which is comprised of 450 officers. PIctured above, from the left, are the Houlds; Preston, Jackson, Gracie, and Kimberly (Morhland.)...
Mary Joe “Mjae” Gilkerson Mary Joe “Mjae” Gilkerson passed away July 29, 2018. Family will receive friends Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 7 p.m. at Kirkwood Memorial Chapel. Funeral Services will be Monday, August 6 2018 at noon at Kirkwood Memorial Chapel....
HELP WANTED Westside Food Court Seeking part time team player with a friendly smile and outgoing personality to join our team! Flexible shifts and competitive wages. Stop by the food court and fill out an application. -Greet, serve and assist customers promptly to provide excellent customer service. -Effectively communicate with customers and respond to questions and requests in a timely manner. -Prepare fresh deli food -Make and serve sandwiches, wraps and pizzas -Follow safe food handling procedures to help ensure the health and safety of...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO EXTEND THE INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE OPENING OF ANY NEW ESTABLISHMENTS THAT GROW, SELL OR DISTRIBUTE MEDICAL MARIJUANA FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD, AND PROHIBITING THE OPERATION OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA STOREFRONTS PURSUANT TO THE MONTANA MARIJUANA ACT. The Phillips County Commissioners are calling for a Public Hearing to receive public input on whether or not to extend the zoning ordinance adopted August 21, 2017, which prohibits the growth, sale, and distribution, of medical marijuana,...
Shirley Dunbar has had lots of company and she called to report the visitors. Thanks to her. Berg Tribby (Great Falls, Mont.) and Debbie Carlson from Arizona were visiting Shirley in Whitewater also. Other visitors included Eileen (Hellie) Richardson of Havre, Jesse and Becky Hellie and granddaughter, and Kay Sintler of Malta. Hello to all. Sympathy to the family of Mr. Erickson, especially to Connie Wasson of Whitewater. Get well to Dallas Green, Andrew Nagy and all who are sick. Adam and...
On Thursday, August 9, the Malta School District will hold an obsolete sale from 9 a.m. until noon. No early birds – sale will start at 9 a.m. The sale will be held at the back of the Malta Head Start Building (also known as the old Country Home) located at 117 S 9th St W. Minimum sale price is $1.00 and items will be sold in dollar increments. Vehicles will be sold by sealed bid. All items are sold as is. All sales are final. All items must be removed on the sale day or the sale is void. Malta School District is not liable or responsible f...
7-25. The Loring Woman's Club met at Heather Simonson's home for the first meeting of the new year. We decided on our raffle prizes for the fall dance. First prize will be a Traeger grill and second prize is an Alexis spot. We discussed in detail the food for the Sunday Funday which is July 29 in the Loring Park. Bella and Luke Lawless have been helping out Carol and Pete Lumsden when they have time. Sympathy from the Loring community to the David Erickson family of Saco. David was Connie Wasson's...
The Malta Swim Team is sending ten swimmers to state this weekend in Conrad as the east meets the west in the Montana Federation of Swimmers State Meet this Saturday, August 4 through Sunday, August 5. There will be close to 540 swimmers trying to place at state. In the Montana Federation of Swimmer East Divisional last weekend in Chinook, the team continued to work hard. "The kids swam their hearts out and they stepped it up," Malta Swim Team Assistant Coach Janine Tuss said. "We had athletes...
The Malta Mustangs held their first home event of the 2018 last week as the team hosted the 2018 Mustang Football Camp on Monday, July 23, through Thursday, July 26. The event which featured everything from drills, scrimmages to helmet safety was held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for athletes from sixth to twelfth grade. We had 32 high schools and 53 or 53 overall," Coach Jim Benn said. "Those are really good numbers for a camp this time a year and it kind of shows you how the kids of Malta feel about...
The North Country Mavericks hosted their Fourth Annual North Country Mavericks Basketball Camp in Whitewater last week and it seems they want to bring back scoring in the post. "There really isn't much for post players anywhere in the state," said North Country Camp Director Darin Cummings. "When you try to go to camps in the summer, there is not much for post players. So, if you get a coach at a camp that can really teach post play, utilize it." Cummings' sister Linda Hudyma (Cummings) who...
The P.C. Fair is offering plenty of entertainment in the realm of sports this weekend. Here is a recap of what is coming to the Grandstands in Dodson. For the first time in recent history, the Phillips County Fair is holding a Youth Rodeo on Thursday, August 2, as the opening Grandstand Event. The event which starts at 7 p.m. will include a Pony Race for kids aged 11 and under, and an Open Saddle Horse Race for kids aged 10-18 at 6 p.m. "In the saddle horse race they will just race around the tr...
