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Malta, A Caring Community
To the Great Folks of Malta, On November 1, 2023, one of our travel companions on the westbound Empire Builder Train experienced a medical emergency. That emergency necessitated a trip to the Phillips County Hospital by the Malta EMTs. Many thanks...
Horses and Heroes
Dear Editor, I was reading in a recent Montana Senior News issue that veterans can go to the Double-H Ranch in Bozeman, Mont., and start getting their lives back on track after leaving the service. Now young people should take note of this when they...
PCN Article is Fridge Worthy, Thank You
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...
Montana Is Being Limited By Federal Overreach In DC
Government inefficiency knows no bounds. A classic example is the fact that it takes a literal act of Congress to add flights from the Western United States into Reagan National Airport in DC. This arbitrary restriction on the free market has...
Climate Change Effects on Montanans
Montana’s 1972 constitution guarantees its citizens a right to “a clean and healthful environment in Montana for present and future generations.” The 2023 trial of Held V. State of Montana, a lawsuit brought by 16 Montana youth, attempts to...
Fighting for MT Schools
Dear Editor, Every parent remembers the day we took our child to their first day of school. It pulls at your heartstrings. Fortunately, in Montana, we knew our children were in good hands. They were entering schools with teachers who were well...
All 60's Class Reunion Was Great!
Dear Editor, The Classes of 1960-1969 held their Class Reunions at the Tin Cup on Friday and Saturday June 2nd and 3rd; Sunday the gathering was at the Sleeping Buffalo. Friday evening the food was outstanding at the Tin Cup and the service was...
New Assault on Federal Grazing
Dear Editor, With all the checks and balances ingrained in the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights, it is incomprehensible how one election is totally destroying the foundation of our very successful republic. Wayne Hage, in his book 'Storm...
Every Brilliant Thing Showing This Friday at MHS
Dear Editor, I am writing this letter because I am very over the top about this play, EVERY BRILLIANT THING. The play will be presented in Malta on Friday, May 5 at 6:30 in the high school auditorium. When it came to town a few years ago, I “just...
Iowa Man Recalls Camping In Malta, Act of Vandalism
Dear Editor, Here at Marble Rock, we have a volunteer monthly newspaper. Our circulation is approximately 400 and is sent free to everyone with a 50653-zip code. I am writing you since I write an article each month, mostly about our history....
PCHC Update from CEO Tharp
Dear Editor, Healthcare is an ever-changing system and PCH has had to make changes to ensure that we are meeting the needs and demands of our community. Over the past couple of years, in the midst of a global pandemic, PCH has remained dedicated to o...
Two Bills Pertaining to Minors are Going Through Legislature
Dear Editor, I am writing to you to inform the public on two bills protecting kids that are going through the MT legislature right now and need urgent attention. For those constituents of Representative Casey Knudsen, I ask that you contact him, let...
Operation Christmas Child Update for Malta
Dear Editor, I am writing to thank Malta-area residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season. Generosity throughout contributed to a successful shoebox gift collection season at drop-off...
Senater Bill 72 Could Change Local Water Management
Dear Editor, Legislation under consideration in Helena on water use and water rights could negatively impact the economic future of Montana family farms and ranches. Senate Bill 72 makes sweeping changes to Montana water law, directly targeting our...
American Prairie: Giving Back to the Community
Dear Editor, “What does American Prairie do for the community?” As the organization’s Senior Outreach Manager, and a Lewistown resident, I’m grateful to reflect on that question at the start of a new year. First, American Prairie is part of...
Response: Predators
Dear Editor and Readers, Apparently, Mr. Heinlein isn't too impressed by the role Predators play on the elk and deer population. The only knowledge I have over him, with what they can do to the deer population, is what I can remember as a boy in the...
They Would Rather See Wolves than Wild Game
Dear Editor and Readers, I've noticed on all of the news outlets and in the papers, that the man in charge of the wolf population in Montana is retiring and said it has been a roaring success. I wholeheartedly agree. They have brought back enough wol...
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...
What will Become of the HLRC Building?
Dear Editor, It is a shame that our fair city of Malta can’t take care of our elderly. I am sure the residents are not resting in the “rest home”. What is going to become of this fancy structure? I think of the first “care center” in Malta....
Why Can't We Get Anything Done?
Dear Editor, I am writing in regard to the pipeline from Canada to Texas. All the land owners along it went to Glendive in about 2010. That day, all agreed it should be built and was being paid for by Canada, 100%. It included off ramps for U.S.A....
Sanitation by disinfectant spray is very important
Phillips County Patrons near and far: A lot has been active within one year impact of COVID-19 upon our daily routines. In that process, I began a write-in question-answer USPS mail delivery service targeting majority healthcare issues. Holding a...
Disappointed in "a woeful attack against science and reason"
I was disappointed to see Casey Knudsen side with Democrat colleagues to vote against HB113, which would have protected Montana children from genital mutilation and hormone-blocking drugs for the sake of treating “gender dysphoria.” Studies...
Our country should be better than this
Dear Editor, Honestly, I don’t know how to start this. This was shocking, to see a sitting president incite a mob to attack the Capitol Building of the United States of America. To hear the House Minority leader FAIL to condemn this action and...
To Mr. Sargent and Class
Dear Editor, The Malta Dirt Daubers recently spent many, many hours creating fall decorations for our oak barrels. Perhaps you have noticed our hay bale Minions, pumpkin people, pumpkin floral arrangements and scare crows located throughout down...
Report your car vs. dear, or else
Der Editor, Last Friday my grandson and his girlfriend had made plans to drive up to Loring to see gramma Dixie. Lo and behold about two miles north of Malta, a deer jumped out of the ditch and wreaked havoc on their car. Brentton called his dad who...
