Week of November 6, 2024
Week of November 6, 2024
Nestled alongside US Hwy 2, in the quaint little town that is the home of the Dodson Coyotes, where 1st Street East and Indiana Avenue meet...sits the Milk River Meats & Eats. Now the official hot spot in town, and possibly along the hi-line, owners George and Sherri Brown always have the coffee pot on and are serving up down-to-earth hospitality as well as other items on their menu. The Brown's recently purchased the former "Al's" from the family after the death of Al (Minugh) who wanted to...
10 yrs ago Nov. 5, 2014 Bill Laird, at the Hi-Line Retirement Center, enjoyed the music of seven young piano players including his granddaughter, Kirsta Meisdalen. Entertainment was provided by Brylee French, Kaycee Bond, McKayla Foster, Sierra White, Lane Salveson and Addison Ulrich. Annie Terwilliger celebrated her 90th birthday at a luncheon in her honor at the Hi-Line Retirement Center. Guests included her sisters Walda Hungerford and Alma Hickel. Pictured in full swinger fashion, was Tony Boos, who was supporting the homecoming...
While some were snuggled beneath warm quilts or had their hands wrapped around a hot cup of morning coffee, Eric and Delsi Witmer were busy chattering their teeth to keep from freezing. With a crisp breeze feeling like it was blowing off an iceberg, the Witmer's were out putting up the third series of banners honoring Phillips County's Hometown Heroes, those that answered the call to serve their country through the various branches of the military. This project is how the Witmer's chose to...
FYI: PHILLIPS COUNTY is under STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS until further notice as ordered by the Phillips Co Commissioners. All fingerprints that are needed for CWPs, schools, licensing or anything else are done from 9am to NOON every Wednesday. Check out our website: phillipscountysheriff.org and our Facebook page, Phillips County Sheriff’s Office. Our Facebook page does give reports of scams and other important information as needed to get to the public. Concealed Weapon Permits: New and renewal applications for Concealed Weapon Permits may...
Tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov. 5) is Election Day. I went down to the Courthouse to register on Tuesday. I thought I had registered in June, but they didn’t have my name. So next week we’ll find out who will be leading our country for the next four years. My granddaughter Zoey and I went to the pool on Saturday and guess who was there! I’ll tell you! Joe and Jeanette Depuydt were visiting Jean Depuydt who resides here at Affinity. Jordy, their grandson, was already in the pool. Joe is a good...
With autumn trying to make an exit, with winter lurking in the night shadows, the Malta Chamber of Commerce held the 6th Annual Oktoberfest on October 24th at the Stockman Terrace. Kaylee Williamson, Executive Director of the Malta Chamber of Commerce shared, "Winners of the soup contest were Jessica Robinson in first, the MHS FCS Class in second place; the Bank of Malta was the third place entry." There were only five entries in the soup this year, compared to nine or ten last year."...
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), in partnership with Wickens Construction Inc., is pleased to announce that construction on the Malta-South project is nearing completion. This project enhanced road safety and durability on a 9-mile stretch of US Highway 191 (US 191) south of Malta. Crews reconstructed steep grades and sharp curves and widened the roadway. Work also included installing snow ditches to mitigate drifting and adding pedestrian facilities near 9th Street West, addressing community safety concerns. Crews will return...
Phillips County Coalition for Healthy Choices is hosting their 21st Annual Turkey Bowling Family Fun Night on Tuesday, November 12th. Registration begins at 6pm. Bowling will take place in the North Balcony of the Malta High School Gym. Five Thanksgiving turkeys will be given away to winning bowlers in each age category, courtesy of local sponsors. The Turkey Bowling Age Category Bowling Schedule is as follows: 6:15pm = PRE-K, Kindergarten, 6:45pm = 1st-2nd Grades, 7:15pm = 3rd-4th-5th, 7:30pm = 6th-12th Grades and Adults To make sure you get...
The Malta Mustangs Football team (10-0) started their 2024 playoffs with a dominant 45-8 victory over the Thompson Falls Blue Hawks last Saturday, November 2, in Malta. The win sets up Malta for a clash with the Three Forks Wolves in the quarterfinals this Saturday, November 9, in Malta. Last season, the Mustangs fell 40-22 to Three Forks in the opening round of the playoffs. This year, the Wolves are 7-3, and most recently defeated the Huntley Project Red Devils 43-6 in the opening round last...
Daniel Dale Maloney, a deep-rooted northern Phillips County rancher, passed away peacefully with his wife Helen, of nearly 70 years, by his side. Dan was born in Dodson, Montana, on June 11th, 1931, to Christy and Mary (Andrews) Maloney. He joined two older sisters, Rita and Agnes. The family was complete when the youngest sister Dorothy arrived. Dan attended the Sunnyslope School in Loring, Mont., until the 8th grade. He then moved to Malta with his two older sisters to attend high school. The...
Faye Ellen Grimsley Seel was born on September 21, 1928, to Sherman and May Grimsley and passed away on November 1st, 2024. She attended elementary school at the Sun Prairie School south of Malta and graduated at 16 from Malta High School. She was a lifeguard at the Plunge during summers in high school. Having worked afternoons at the Phillips County Assessor's office as a senior in a Trade and Industry class, she was hired upon graduation into the office of Clerk and Recorder. She married Gene...
Junette Vivian (Christofferson) Watson, age 90 of Grand Rapids, Minnesota, surrounded by her family, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 27th, 2024, from complications of congestive heart failure. Junette was born at home, in Malta, Montana, on December 16, 1933, to Harold and Ovedia Christofferson. She was the fifth of six children. Junette grew up on a ranch where they raised beef cattle and wheat. Many stories have been shared throughout the years of all the mischief she...
Malta Senior Center BINGO is every Friday at 1:00 at the Malta Senior Center. Malta School Board Mtg School Board Meetings are held every second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the MHS Boardroom. Times and dates are subject to change. City Council Meetings City Council Meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at City Hall at 5 p.m. Knitting & Crochet Club The Knitting & Crochet Club will meet at Gone to Pieces Quilt Shop at 11 a.m. every Thursday. Lunch at River’s Bend Mon. and Wed. River’s Bend Assisted Living...
