Articles from the October 5, 2022 edition
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A Gold Star Family Is More Than Family
Gold Star Mother (GSM), Mellissa Sandvick, became a GSM on Oct. 8, 2006, when her son, LCpl. Jeremy Sandvick-Monroe, died from wounds sustained while conducting combat operations against enemy forces,...
Council Hears of Progress and Vandalism, Dog Owners Urged to License Pets
Tuesday, Sept. 27, the City Council meeting was opened by Council President, Bonnie Wiederrick, in the absence of Mayor John Demarais. Mayor Demarais was attending the National Rural Water Conference in National Harbor, MD. As president of the...
Hi-Line Retirement Center's "Last Man Standing"
Emery Myrick is a self-proclaimed "last man standing" as he was the lone resident at the Hi-Line Retirement Center. As the HLRC was set to close on Sept. 30th, Emery was slow to find a new residence...
Here Comes Johnnnny!!!
A passion, a devotion, a talent, a life, a love...these are ways Schizoid Johnny's life with music can be described. His life with music began at age 15, and yet today his zeal and ardor continue...
Phillips County Historical Society's Christmas Festival Coming Soon!
It is a true story! The Phillips County Historical Society's good old fashioned Christmas Festival is back! Since 2004, the festival has been enjoyed (was covid hampered in 2020-21) BUT will once agai...
The Queen Wears Combat Boots
To start the month of October, Military month, one must begin with Ms. Veteran America. Not a beauty contest but rather a combat test of will. Categories include interview, talent {lip sync competition], military history and advocacy. Major Dent, a...
Research Candidates and Issues
Dear Editor, Here we are in another election year. Let’s look at what’s happening in our nation. As a nation, we’ve destroyed future generations by aborting millions of the innocent. Roe vs Wade overturned pitching the decision back to the...
Hurricane Ian hit a familiar place
Hurricane Ian came ashore last week at a familiar spot: Cayo Costa, a barrier island on the Gulf coast of Florida. Barb and I used to trailer a boat from Montana to Florida every spring. We’d visit...
I'm Just Glad to Be Back in the Weight Room
The good news is that I have been working out again. The bad news is that I feel older than I was when I last consistently lifted. I remember the peak of my “strength” being when I could throw...
Pearl Helen (Leese) Peacher (July 19, 1932- September 23, 2022)
In the early hours of Friday, September 23, 2022, Malta lost a treasure. Pearl Helen Leese Peacher passed away in her home at 90 years young. She was born on July 19, 1932, in Hebron, ND, to Joseph and Ruth (Barz) Leese. She and her three siblings...
Whitewater News & Opinion for Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Sympathy to the family and friends of Pearl Peacher. We have been friends for over 40 years. Pearl worked every day up until her death. She was 90 years old. Rest in peace Pearl. You will be missed....
Loring News for Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Welcome October and thank you for the nice bit of rain! The cottonwood tree in my yard finally decided it really was fall and the leaves started turning a beautiful lemon yellow and falling on the...
Dodson News for Wednesday, October 5, 2022
The weather has certainly changed and is staying quite chilly. We are not seeing the sun as much as before and it is not nearly as warm as it has been when it is out. Almost wish for the hot again....
North Country News for Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Cross Country 4-H was held at the Whitewater Lutheran church with Nolan and Julie Moore hosting! The members gave out cookies to area residents for 4-H week! Pat Murdock was glad to get a tray of treats! This is the 5th generation of 4-H people with...
Briefly for Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Malta Senior Center BINGO is every Friday at 1:00 at the Malta Senior Center 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. Malta American Legion Auxiliary 10...
HLRC: Sharing Laughs, Memories and Tears
Staff of the Hi-Line Retirement Center gathered Saturday evening for a delectable meal and their last time together as HLRC employees. The event also served as their Halloween and Christmas party;...
Memories for Wednesday, October 5, 2022
10 yrs ago Oct. 10, 2012 Ten Years of Service Jay Weston was the newest business opening in Malta. A&J Mobile Fleet Repair just observed ten years of mechanic work, since opening in 2012. It’s The Real Thing The Cross Country Team hosted their...
Classifieds for Wednesday, October 5, 2022
CONLON LANDSCAPING Fall Clean Up--All October! Let me do the job you don't want to! For Sprinkler Blowouts, Repairs, Installation, and all other landscaping needs give me a call! Davy Conlon 406-390-3075 -------------------------------- FSB...
Legals for Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Notice of Close of Regular Voter Registration and Option for Late Registration Notice is hereby given that regular* registration for the Federal General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, will close at 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday, October...
Court: Election laws burden right to vote, violate Montana Constitution
The Thirteenth Judicial District Court ruled today that three voter suppression laws passed during the 2021 Montana Legislative Session violate the Montana Constitution and unreasonably restrict Montanans in exercising their right to vote. Today’s...
Bird hunters should be aware of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus was detected in wild birds and domestic poultry in Montana earlier this year. While HPAI cases in wild birds did appear to decline over the summer, there are detections of new cases in parts of the...
Malta Improves to 5-1, To Face Cut Bank
The Malta Mustangs are enjoying a five game winning streak thanks to their 49-6 win over the Conrad Cowboys in Conrad last Friday, September 30. The Mustangs are set to travel to Cut Bank on Friday,...
M-ettes Defeat Lady Mavs 3-1
The Malta M-ettes and North Country volleyball teams met in Malta last Thursday, September 29. This time around, the Malta M-ettes avenged their first and only loss of the season, defeating the Mavs...
Malta runs in Shelby Meet, Malta Meet this Saturday
The Malta Cross Country team competed in the Shelby Invitational last Friday, September 30. The team is also set to host the Malta Athletic Club Invitational on Saturday, October 8, at Marian Hills...
Penguins at Crazy Mountain Run
We drove to Big Timber on the morning of Saturday, October 1, at 5 a.m.! It literally rained the entire drive there, and the entire drive home. I can’t complain because everyone needs it. I’m glad I checked the weather forecast and warned the...
