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There was standing room only as the residents of Phillips County filled the City Hall conference room for the April 9th meeting. A majority of those in attendance came to either state their opinion or concern about the resolution the City Council proposed limited use of the City Hall gym, except for sporting events. Following the opening regime of the Council, the floor was opened for comments, Mayor Demarais said, "We will receive comments regarding Resolution 1346, a Resolution approving the...
Veterans of Foreign Wars Buster Deo Post 4067 held the election of officers for the 2024-2025 year, on Tuesday evening at the April meeting of the organization. Commander Derek Oshio will retain his office at the top position, and will be assisted by Mickey Mecklenberg as Senior Vice Commander, and Junior Vice Commander will be Keith Green. Michael Kelsey will continue to serve as the Quartermaster; Jim Layton serves as Chaplain for the Post. Trustees elected for one, two and three year terms are Don Klinko, Jim Layton and David Wilkes. The Adj...
VFW Buster Deo Post 4067 has set May 18th for the DUSTY PRESTWICH MEMORIAL PINEWOOD DERBY set to start at 11 a.m.. The VFW Post said, "We strive to bring our community together in celebration of our fallen brother. Dusty Prestwich was a dear friend to many, a veteran of a combat environment, a hilarious individual, hard worker, proud father and a genuine human being deserving of commemoration." Sign up forms are available at Malta Post 4067 and at Ezzie's Wholesale, Inc. On Hwy 2 East in Malta....
The Phillips County Cattlewomen are delighted to announce, Esme Bergos, as Phillips County's first baby born in 2024. The proud parents are Marissa Sandvick and Kaden Bergos. The family welcomed Esme on January 5th, 2024. The members of the Cattlewomen organization continue their tradition of acknowledging the first new resident born each year and would like everyone to join them in celebrating another sweet babe to the community, and congratulations to the Sandvick and Bergos...
On the evening of Wednesday, April 17, at 6:00 p.m., there will be a Special Meeting of the Malta City Council which will be held at the Event Center (Old Armory) and the public is encouraged and invited to attend. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to obtain public comments regarding the proposed improvements to Malta’s water system and the water preliminary engineering report (PER) prepared by Great West Engineering. The prepared applications for funding from the Montana Department of Commerce, Montana Department of Natural Resources and Co...
The deadline to apply for $30,000 in grant funding from the Montana Farmers Union Foundation is fast approaching on May 1. Since 2022, the Foundation has awarded and leveraged more than $60,000 to projects across the state that align with the Foundation’s mission to create new opportunities and contribute to the growth and enhancement of Montana agriculture and rural communities. Project applications must include an educational component for youth and/or adults with priority given to rural communities. Projects previously funded have been w...
1 yrs ago April 16, 2014 The Phillips County Sheriff’s Office and Agents from the Tri-Agency Drug Task Force executed a search warrant on the residence of Malanie Miller in Malta. She was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs (Felony) with the Intent to Distribute (Felony), Criminal Child Endangerment (Felony), Criminal Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor). She was held on $100,000 bond. Five candidates have filed for two positions on the Malta School Board. Running for a position are Beth Welch, Gaelen C...
Fourteen Malta High School students were selected for the National Honor Society for the Malta Chapter. The students, selected on scholarship, leadership, service and character were inducted in March. The students took the oath: I pledge to uphold the high purposes of the National Honor Society to which I have been selected; I will be true to the principles for which it stands; and will maintain and encourage the high standards of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Mr. Ryan Wilson...
The final entry in the 2024 VFW Patriot's Pen Essay belongs to Jace Tollefson of Malta. This is his winning entry. He received as award of $50 for his entry. How America Inspires Me By Jace Tollefson "America is hope. It is compassion. It is excellence. It is valor." - Paul Tsongas. America is a country that a lot of people feel very proud about. It is a country known for freedom and excellence and I am proud of it. I am proud of all the products that we have created for our benefit. In...
AH, SOUPER-er Saturday is upon us! All kinds and flavors of soups, even different colors of soups will be set out to tempt you on Saturday, April 27, beginning at 11 a.m. till gone. Of course there will be breads to go with the soups and ever-popular desserts. There is a suggested $5.00 per person free-will donation. This is the last of our fundraisers till fall when the famous Indian Tacos come to visit the center. The center is working on raising funds for the LED lights which will be a major improvement in the main room as it cuts down on...
I’ve dug here before … I’m sure it’s OK. Don’t trust your memory! Get fresh underground utility locates for every digging project. In observance of National Safe Digging Month in April, Montana-Dakota Utilities wants to bring awareness to a simple process that will keep people safe, reduce service disruptions and have those planning to dig follow the law. The main cause of underground utilities being damaged by someone digging is not notifying the 811 call center to have utilities located. Awareness of 811 is high among professio...
Zachary Cole, a 2001 graduate of Dodson High School and the son of Terri and the late Elwyn (Wink) Cole, was recently promoted to the rank of CW4 (Chief Warrant Officer) at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Tacoma, Wash. The ceremony was officiated by Army Major Bruce Martin. CW4 Cole was attended by his wife Sarah, his brother Matthew, his mother Terri, nephew Tyler Vaughan and his wife Anu, as well as many friend and co-workers. CW4 Cole is currently assigned to the 4th Army Field Support...
Malta Elementary and Junior High students were presented with BUG awards last week for the 2024-2025 third quarter. These awards are sponsored by the Malta Kiwanis Club to honor students who have worked hard to bring up their grades. Junior High students receiving the BUG Award were: 6th Grade: Kallie LaBrie. 7th Grade: Hailey Brockie, Rhylee Kelley, Brekken Murray, Ali Retan, Shaun Snellman, Shelby Snellman, Titus Wiederick, and MacKenzie Witmer. 8th Grade: Thatcher Marquis, Courtney Merriman,...
This year, we've focused a lot on veterans and our service members. At this time, I'd like to ask you to take a few minutes to reflect on those who are often left behind when our loved ones are deployed-the families. April is Month of the Military Child. While Purple Up Day is observed on April 15, I'd like to encourage all Auxiliaries to wear purple to their April Auxiliary meeting and take a photo that can be shared on your social media platforms to show your appreciation for our military...
Malta Elementary fourth grader Demi Math won the Montana Farm Bureau's Agriculture in Color Contest at the State Level. She was named the Fourth Grade winner in the Phillips County Farm Bureau's Ag in Color Contest on March 24....
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a Breaks Elk Working Group (BEWG) meeting on Wednesday, April 24 from 6-8 p.m. at the Rancher’s Stewardship Alliance office, located across the street from the post office in Malta. The BEWG group consists of landowners, hunters, outfitters, land management agency staff, and local businessmen that meet to discuss and make recommendations on elk management issues in the Region 6 portion of the Missouri River Breaks, including Hunting Districts 621, 622, and 630. This group has been in existence since 1...
Malta School Calendar Apr. 17: HS Pre-Festival Performance Apr. 18: Golf @ Wolf Point Apr. 19-20: Dist. Music Fest. @ Culbertson Apr. 20: TR @ Sidney MS TR @ Havre Apr. 22: Golf @ Shelby Apr. 23: TR @ Wolf Point Class C Calendar Dodson Apr. 19-27: Close Up to DC and NYC Apr. 18: JH TR @ Lewistown Apr. 20 Hinsdale Meet @ Glasgow Apr. 23: Scobey Frosh-WP Apr. 24: FFA Mtg at Lunch Saco Apr. 18: Kindergarten Roundup Apr. 19: TR @ Wolf Point Dist. Music Festival @ Culbertson Apr. 20: JH TR @ Havre Jean Dreikosen Mem HS TR Apr. 23: First Aid/CPR 6th...
The Phillips County Community Foundation (PCCF) is currently inviting applications to their small community grants program. The Foundation seeks to fund creative and collaborative community projects (not events or sponsorships) that will have broad benefit to residents and/or communities in Phillips County, Montana. The Foundation hopes to fund several worthy projects throughout the county. The application process is a simple letter of request that includes the entity name and contact information, your organizations goals or mission and a...
Five residents of Malta have presented their signature petitions to vie for the two school board member positions that will be voted on for the Malta School District. The election date is Tuesday, May 7th and is conducted through the Phillips County Clerk and Recorders Office. This is a MAIL IN BALLOT. Alphabetically, the candidates are Katie Brown, Carter Clausen, Clayton Jesson, Kyle Kluck and Jeff Zieger. Please exercise your right to vote. The Clerk & Recorder’s Office will be able to tell you if you are registered or not. If you are not r...
Ellis Carnahan, an eighth grade student at Malta Middle School, was selected as the author of the 2023-2024 Patriot's Pen Essay Contest. He was recognized at an assembly at the Malta High School auditorium, along with third place winner, Jace Tollefson. Ellis was presented with a check in the amount of $100 for his entry, Tollefson received a check for $50. Austin Hofer, student at the East Malta Hutterite Colony, was recognized in February as the second-place winner, he was recipient of a...
The March 26th meeting of the Malta City Council opened after the communications from Mayor John Demarais. Demarais thanked the Council for sending him to the Montana Rural Water Conference. Those in attendance were Jim Truelove, PWD, Marilyn Taylor and Matt Mudd of Great West Engineering. All four Council members were in attendance. Motions were made, followed by a second to each of the motions and the minutes to the previous meeting, the agenda to the present meeting and to approve claims was...
Editors note: The ending time of the sale was misrepresented in the April 3rd MHS press release. The following is a reprint of the press release with the corrected time. On April 15, 2024, the Malta School District will hold an obsolete sale from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. No early birds – sale will start at 9:00 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. All items are sold as is. All s...
1 yrs ago Apr. 9, 2014 For three years, the City has been chasing the elusive “phantom” smell that plagues the downtown area. It is a mystery as to the cause or general location; they just know something is rotten in…downtown Malta. The Alpha Zeta chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma hosted an awards program for their annual creative writing contest. This year’s essay topic was “volunteerism.” The third and fourth grade winners were: Addy Anderson, Kirsta Meisdalen, Nikki Nicholson, Brylee French, Emma Harms, Kevin Missildine, Aiden Kaasa, Trin...
No, he's not "Whispering Bill Anderson," he's "Soft Spoken Bill Abrahamson." We are both glad and fortunate to have him living in our community. This quiet man of few words, who is not only talented, he is now celebrating his 80th revolution around the sun. Friends and family gathered at the monthly Jam Session at the VFW to celebrate the milestone with him. Maria Anderson provided the cake decorated with, of course, a guitar. Since she was unable to attend due to her schedule she left the...
Parents of preschool children in the Whitewater School District who would like to have them participate in a free Early Childhood Screening, it has been rescheduled for: Monday, April 22, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to NOON at the Whitewater School. Please call Rana at 406-674-5417 for appointments. This screening is sponsored by the Bear Paw Cooperative....
