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Though Malta’s Homecoming Football and Volleyball games with Wolf Point were canceled last week due to COVID-19 concerns, Malta will host Shepard in gridiron action on Friday night which will be the new homecoming tilt as well as Senior Night. Last Friday, pictured above, the Malta High School Marching Band played music while making their way through the streets of Malta. Photo by Mark Hebert....
According to statistics, there are still 81,755 military men, and women are still not accounted for. Nationally POW/MIA DAY (Prisoner of War/Missing in Action) was observed Friday, September 17th locally. A display was erected at the Veteran's Park on Front Street known as "The Missing Man" and one was also set up in the corridor of Malta High School. The display was arranged as such: a small table set for one, symbolizing the frailty of one prisoner; it being round showed the everlasting...
Emerging winter wheat can be particularly vulnerable to damage. Adult grasshoppers are more difficult to control and can fly into emerging winter wheat fields from surrounding grassy areas. Treatment thresholds for emerging winter wheat are lower. Border treatments applied as insecticidal sprays or seed treatments are the main recommendation for protecting emerging winter wheat. Typically, spraying 150 feet beyond the edge of the crop or 1-2 passes with treated seed around the perimeter of the...
The Malta Emergency Services, Phillips County Sheriff’s Department and Malta Fire Department will be holding a meet and greet in Trafton Park on October 6th at 6 pm in conjunction with the National Night Out, which promotes police and community partnerships. “We wanted to highlight the message of the event, while also focusing on the importance of the camaraderie between all three of our organizations and the appreciation, we have for each other and the community,” said Rhei Tharp, EMS Coordinator. Everyone is invited to attend to show their su...
Date: 9-2-19 – Labor Day Who: Tracy Henry Where: In bed at Glasgow, Montana at home with his four children and wife Heather Time: 3 a.m. What: Asking himself if he should travel fifteen miles east to Fort Peck Lake Dam area and take a chance on catching a Chinook salmon. His boat was fueled and tackle readied the evening before, but his fishing buddy, his 5-year-old daughter Miracle, didn’t want to go, finding her bed way more comfortable than the fifty-degree early morning temps the lake had to offer. Tracy, after a cup of coffee and fin...
Malta and Phillips County was one of 25 communities accepted to participate in a series of virtual statewide gatherings called Reimagining Rural. This series is designed to bring people together who are passionate about creating vibrant, robust rural places, growing local capacity, and who are eager to learn, connect, and lead local change. The series began on September 15th, and is comprised of three statewide virtual sessions for rural communities across Montana to come together to have a conversation focused on building a positive future...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks encourages early mail-in certification for eligible Apprentice Hunters in order to avoid crowds and frustration prior to season openers and the youth hunt. COVID-19 safety protocols are in place at FWP offices and lobby occupancy is very limited, therefore wait times outside may be long. The "Apprentice Hunter" law allows anyone 10 years of age or older to hunt two license years without completing hunter education. An apprentice hunter may not obtain a big horn sheep, black bear, mountain lion, or wolf license....
Dear Editor, I’ve had two kidney transplants, and I depend on immunosuppressants to prevent my body from rejecting the new kidney. My insurance requires that I receive my medication through the USPS. I could die if my medication does not come in the mail on time. The procedural changes that Postmaster General DeJoy has made have delayed mail delivery all over the county. I’m incredibly worried that these changes and the federal government’s inability to appropriately fund the USPS will cause my own medication to be delayed. I shouldn’t have to...
Yesterday was bittersweet. We said goodbye to a grand old dog and welcomed a new puppy into our lives. The pup’s arrival was expected, but Jem’s demise, although certainly no surprise, sure wasn’t planned for the same day. We’d gotten Jem shortly before we moved from Bozeman to Malta 14 years ago, however, I always thought of him as a Belgrade dog because that’s where he’d been born. And like that blue-collar community, he was a blue-collar dog. He retrieved everything I shot, including a winged...
My anxiety is going up. Not for the reason that you would believe. In fact, writing about this may not be a great idea, but here we go. I’m starting to sweat. I’m uneasy because in a couple of weeks, it will be my birthday. I love having a day where my birth is being celebrated but the gift part hasn’t been easy. I’m one of those people that it is nearly impossible to buy a gift for. While many times, I am very appreciative of the gifts that I receive, there are some gifts that I have no poke...
Gerry ‘Red’ Williams, 60, of Landusky, MT, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, September 7, 2020. Gerry was born on November 18, 1959, in Malta, MT, to Raymond and Margaret (Moore) Williams. Gerry was raised on the Williams family ranch near Landusky and attended grade school in Landusky and Lewistown, MT. He attended high school in Belt and graduated from Dodson in 1978. Gerry married his high school sweetheart, Lorri Durocher, on December 22, 1978, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dodson. To this union, two daughters were bor...
We had good rain on Saturday night, water everywhere but the wind blew all day so it is already starting to dry out again. It is surprisingly dry on top, we could use some more rain. Sympathy is extended to all the people in the state that has had the heavy smoke from the California and Oregon fires. But imagine what the people in California and Oregon are suffering from that heavy smoke day after day! The hard winds over the lower part of the state on Saturday and Sunday have moved a lot of...
The Montana Department of Commerce today launched the 2020 Census State Championship to encourage counties and tribes in Montana to compete for the highest increase in self-response rates to the 2020 Census from now until September 30. With only 15 days left in the 2020 Census count, the Commerce Department and the Montana Complete Count Committee are urging every Montana resident to respond to the 2020 Census before the shortened deadline of September 30. “This is the final countdown for the 2020 Census,” said Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney, the Cha...
After a week of smoky skies from the fires in the west, we had a bit of rain on Saturday night and the skies are much better now. Almost a blue sky, but the horizon still has a smoky look. But so thankful for the moisture! I drove to Billings on Thursday and I'm surprised we have as many deer left alive as we do! The number of blood splats on the highway was amazing! But I still saw a lot of grazing on the side of the road. If all the dead deer are hit by personal vehicles, the autobody people...
Recent forest fires and hurricanes really show the effects of global warming. Be aware. Whitewater School is in full swing and a big salute to all teachers, students, and staff for coping with the COVID-19 virus so well. Congratulations to all athletes of Whitewater School, the Penguins, and Mavericks in both volleyball and cross country. Good luck this season. Jeanie Green went to Miles City to a sheep sale to see some of her lambs be sold. Steve and Patti Young went to Great Falls. In...
Phillips County Library hours The Phillips County Library will open for regular hours. Monday-through-Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. until 6 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. until noon and 1 p.m. until 5 p.m., and on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Malta Trails Meeting 9-29. The Malta Trails Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 29 at 7 p.m. at Stretch’s Pizza. Public Square Rosary 10-10. The Public Square Rosary Crusade and Rally will be held Saturday, October 10, at 12 p.m. at Front Street Veteran's Memorial Park. Please join us i...
1 years ago September 14, 1920 H. M. Kirton was unanimously chosen to fill the vacancy created by the death of Dr. G. W. Clay. A meeting of the republican committee was called by Chairman Harry Whitcomb. A motion to name Kirton was made by Charles Ross of Dodson and seconded by Harry Vagg of Saco. *** Mrs. Herb Stucke accepted a position in the office of the clerk and recorder to succeed Miss Alice Crowley who had resigned. *** The County Fair was pronounced a great success with a record...
As Dodson Public School starts it’s new year, the district also welcomes a new building and fleet of vehicles into the fold as Dodson Schools continues to improve it’s campus and experience for the community. “This isn’t just about a bus garage,” Dodson Superintendent Gary Weitz told the PCN. “This is an ongoing vision to enhance the quality of the school district and culture.” Superintendent Weitz and the board embarked on a mission to improve the school since he was hired in 2015. Since 2...
When the Wolves are away, the Mustangs and M-ettes will play. What was supposed to be a weekend full of Homecoming games, Senior Night celebrations and festivities was thwarted by postponements due to COVID concerns. The Malta Mustangs were scheduled to take on the the Wolf Point Wolves on Friday, September 19, and the the Malta M-ette Volleyball team was scheduled to face the Lady Wolves but Malta Public Schools released a letter last Thursday afternoon stating the games against Wolf Point...
The North Country Mavericks have won their last six games since their opening day loss to Plentywood on Saturday, August 29. The Mavericks are now 6-1. Their most recent win was a 3-0 victory over Savage in Hinsdale on Friday, September 19. The set scores were 25-11, 25-15, and 25-21. The team was led by Kaitlyn McColly who had 10 kills and five aces. Jaydyn Erickson had eight kills. Kia Wasson had five kills. Danika Soper led in assists with 13 and two aces. Jaycee Erickson had 10 assists and...
For the first time in Whitewater School's history, the Penguins placed at the Glasgow Scottie Invitational last Saturday, September 19. Tallying a total of 122, the Penguins took sixth place amongst all teams and second amongst Class C teams present. Glasgow won their home meet with a total of 36. Dawson County was second with 40, Sidney was third with 79, Fairview was fourth with 113, and Malta was fifth with 118. "I had told the girls before the race that they had a great shot at placing at...
Fave Hobby: Reading. Fave Book: The Divergent Series Fave TV Show: The Office. Fave Meal / Dessert: Chicken Alfredo / Chocolate Cake. Dream Vacation: Cruise around Europe. If you could have one superpower: Teleportation Spirit Animal: Cat. Fave Candy Bar: Twin Bing....
Saturday's meet at the Fort Peck campground was a good day. The Dodson junior high boys team ran well. Mason LoneBear posted his personal best of 10:44. Chaske Cliff is suffering from an ankle injury, but still ran well with a time of 11:10 followed by his younger brother Wamni Cliff who's time was 11:59, the team was rounded out by Sonny Cole. Cole is suffering from a knee injury but ran a time of 16:42. The Varsity girls team was missing a few members. Emma Cole and Jean Jackson ran for the...
Reporting on the only mosquito-free Saco Fun Days in anyone’s memory, Saco Chamber President announced the winners of the weekend’s events. The Parade winners were: 1st place, Dave and Lora Reinhardt; 2nd place Craig Robinson, with 3rd place going to the Saco Fire Department. The always popular Minnow Race was taken by Jaycee Erickson, with Jessa Erickson coming in with the second prize and Laynee Simpson winning third. The Talent Show on Saturday night was wowed by the first-place showing of Felicia Bruckner, with second place going to Isa...
One thing I am excited for is the empty warehouse building across from Stretch’s. It hasn’t fallen down yet, but if it does, Malta Ready Mix might put a building there. Earlier this months, I got to help workers across the street across from the Phillips County Hospital which is being remodeled. If you have any construction news please call me at 654-2533....
