One Nation, Under God
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Hats off to the Malta Mustangs, but hold on to that set of gloves and head-warmer, and congratulations as the STATE CLASS B FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS! What a season of memories, ups and downs, and steady progress to get to where that goal was attainable! Now, we wind down another year on the calendar within the next four weeks and it is, also, a time of reflection before Ol’ Man Father Time comes around with the reaping tool, wiping out another year. With any fortitude and strength, you have made progress this year and met some goals you set for yours...
1 yrs ago Nov. 26, 2014 “The Old Coyote” himself, Jack Stenswick, was pictured wearing a perma-grin after bagging an impressive deer. The Dodson School hosted community picnic in honor of the veterans in the area, and to celebrate Thanksgiving. The event was at the school and the students presented a program, sang songs and read poems. Just before Cecelia Lankford’s 102nd birthday, she gathered with Caitlin Smith-Anderson, Tryan Anderson, Larry Smith and Judy Crowder for a five-generation photo. Making the 1st Team All-Conference for Distr...
The meeting of the Malta City Council was held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at the City Hall with Mayor Demarais and three councilmembers present. Attending were David Rummel, Laura Pankratz and Bonnie Wiederrick; Bill Hicks was absent. Others in attendance were PWD Jim Truelove, Compliance Officer John Wright, Yavon Pekovitch, Macie Hould, Tessa Handley and Kayla Warren. Following the pledge to the flag, Demarais opened the floor for public comment; there being none, the meeting proceeded. A motion was made by Wiederrick, seconded by Rummel,...
To say the event on Friday evening had "standing room only" is accurate, considering the Great Plains Dinosaur Museum was designed for viewing, not sitting. Douglas Cunningham, who wrote and filmed "Daughter of the Plains" arrived in Malta on Thursday evening to prepare for the open house at the museum on Friday. With approximately 60 in attendance, the space was quickly filled. Board members and volunteers hosted a "wine and dine" reception for the gathering. In conjunction, GPDM had a 50/50...
It was no easy task by any means, however, with the experienced team of auxiliary members, Legion members, Sons of the Legion and volunteers, the 2024 VFW Veterans Day Dinner was served and is now a memory. VFWA President Michelle Stevens and her committee planned the dinner of tater tot casserole, fruit cups, and fresh vegetable trays. To conclude the meal, cupcakes laden with red, white or blue frosting were served. The local Cub Scouts, leaders, parents and volunteers were a tremendous...
1 yrs ago Nov. 19, 2014 ClaraBel Score is highlighted as the Senior in the Spotlight. She enjoys Easter, spaghetti and embroidery work. She likes Gone With the Wind, horses and the song America. The parents, George and Berta Anderson of Dodson, have two daughters, Katie Kautz and Jennifer Bessette, who are Dodson High graduates. Grandpa and Grandma have to sit on the both sides of the cheering section when Katie’s son, Hunter Hould, and Jennifer’s son, Austin Bessette, play each other on the football field. Markelle Lett and Larimie Sch...
The lights were on into the wee hours of the morning at the Phillips County Clerk and Recorders office on Tuesday evening and into Wednesday morning, as they were in June during the primary election. The general election kept the workers until about 1 a.m., because as like across the nation...voters were curious as to how the election results were adding up. This appears to be one of the years when voters wanted to make sure they voted...whether their selection for candidates for the various...
The local VFW Auxiliary was able to convince three individuals of the importance of serving as a judge for the Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen essays. The lucky three spent nearly four hours on Saturday listening to 63 of the 65 essays submitted. From this group, placing were tallied up for an honorable mention, as well as first, second and third place at Post Level. Volunteering for the prestigious and dubious honor were Jenny Crowder, Greg Kirkwood and Clair Waters. Mrs. Shyla Clausen is...
Bright and early on Monday morning, veterans made their way to the Malta High School cafeteria, where they were greeted by young ladies as school representatives and Principal Shawn Bleth. At short notice, due various scheduling conflicts and other interruptions, the veterans were invited to come, visit, share and enjoy time with the youth. About 15-20 were able to make the trek and each enjoyed the decorated venue as well as the delightful youth. Malta High School has hosted breakfast the last...
1 yrs ago Nov. 12, 2014 The Dodson School recognized Students of the Month Andrew Walling for his willingness to learn and a great attitude; and Shontell Talks Different, an eighth grader for going above and beyond what is asked of her, being self-motivated and a pleasure to have in class. TaChante Cole and Ostin Welch were two students in Mrs. Bruce’s culinary class that was preparing food for the dinner and theatre at the Malta High School. The six course meal would be served prior to the presentation of “Beauty and the Beast” on Novem...
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."...
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...
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...
1 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 activities...
Locally, before the breaking of the dawn’s early light, volunteers from the local Volunteer Fire Department and other volunteers will be methodically placing the nation’s colors around town at businesses, while some aren’t even aware that the flags will be flying in honor of all those who have served in the military. Monday, November 11th is national Veterans Day, or Armistice Day, as some remember it from way back. The turmoil of the world will be set aside for the 24 hours that the U.S. flag is posted, as we remember our men and women, who p...
No one likes to hear the sound of a fire alarm going off, especially if one lives in the small close knit community of Zortman, where one would know a fire would mean someone you know is not having a good day. So it was, Tuesday the 15th of October, as Malta’s Volunteer Fire Department received the call of a fire in Zortman; tankers and pumpers were south bound in rapid fashion. Located over 47 miles south of Malta via Hwy 191 South, the distance usually takes about an hour to get there. Luckily, except for the short distance into the former m...
The Tuesday, October 22 meeting of the Malta City Council opened with the pledge to the flag. Mayor John Demarais and all four council members, Laura Pankratz, Bill Hicks, David Rummel and Bonnie Wiederrick were present. Also in attendance were PWD Jim Truelove, City Rec Director Sally Wright, Davy Conlon, Heidi Sjostrom, Molly Sjostrom, Max Sjostrom, Gemma Wright, Amanda Carnahan, and Jamison Carnahan. Sheriff Jerry Lytle joined the meeting at a point in time, as did Deputy Jordan Arthur. After the floor opened for public comment and there...
This Saturday evening, as you prepare to settle in for the night, which for “some” of my friends means placing your dentures in water, and making one last passing of the refrigerator and bathroom…Montana will join many of the states across this great nation in the ritual of “FALL BACK” for the end of implementing daylight savings time. Whether you care for it or hate it…it is inevitable. We adjust, because we are like that. Now, I didn’t say we were happy with it, but we comply. As this goes to press and then hits the airwaves and streets o...
1 yrs ago Oct. 29, 2014 The annual Chamber of Commerce and Merchant Committee Parade of Lights Harvest Fest will be Thursday night. Christmas Scrip money will be available at all three banks to start the season. The Parade of Lights entrees will lineup at the Hi-Line Retirement Center and the parade begins at 7 p.m.; also, the Cattle Women will be having an open house from 6-8 p.m., offering taste testing of crockpot recipes using beef. Dollyann Willcutt, representing the PEO Organization, presented Catherine McMahon a $500 check for expenses...
The day was October 10, 2024. It was a day that Kristy Mooney had looked forward to for over 40 years. Though it took four decades, the matter was over. It was on that day, in a District Court room in Rufugio, Texas, that Gordon Parsons made a formal plea changing his original plea of not guilty in the matter of the death of Robert Dale Mooney, to guilty in court and was facing sentencing. Robert was the father of Kristy, she was two years old when her dad was murdered. Parsons and Arnold Huskey had escaped the Wyoming State Penitentiary on...
Last week the City crew was busy assembling and installing a new piece of playground equipment at Riverview Park. Some dilapidated and unsafe equipment was removed for the new installation. The brightly colored and sturdy structure includes steps up to the base that has a bright red roof. There is a play area and a hands on manipulation center. There are peep-n-seek spots with open room to let the young imaginations open up and run wild. The assembly also has a slide that won't pinch, burn or...
1 yrs ago Oct. 22, 2014 ** Correction to last week’s entry about the Mustang football team: Coach Nick Oxarart’s Mustangs have outscored the Wolf Point Wolves 399-19 since 2006. That Friday playing the Cut Bank Wolves, they came away with a win of 32-15. A river was flowing in the middle of several blocks in Malta, due to a crack in the cast iron main near the intersection of South 1st Ave. East and South 7th Street East. The crack left some residents without water for much of Friday. It also required the City Works team a 13-hour day as the...
A beautiful autumn day unfolded and was welcomed by the Senior Citizens Center staff for their annual soup luncheon. There were nine flavors of soup for the hungry appetites of those attending and no one went away hungry. The time was perfect for visiting, getting to know new people in the community and a great way to have lunch and not do dishes afterwards. Adding a new flavor to the selection, one was able to dine on and enjoy Johnny Cash's Chili, along with chicken noodle with homemade...
Due to scheduling, workshop and training, the regular meeting of the Malta City Council set for Tuesday, October 8 was held on Friday morning at 9 a.m. Due to the absence of Mayor John Demarais, Councilmember David Rummel conducted the meeting which started at 9:10 a.m. Present for the meeting were council members Bonnie Wiederrick, Bill Hicks, and Laura Pankratz. Also present were Lorie Bond and PWD Jim Truelove. Attending with interest in the swimming pool matter were City Attorney Lee...
The Malta Assembly of God Church can truly attest to their church having a special "Blessing," as they recently welcomed their new pastor, Pr. Tonya Blessing. Pr. Blessing and her husband, Chris, bring a renewed and strengthened bond to the community and are looking forward to meeting more people in the community. The Blessings moved to Malta, having spent some time in Columbus, Montana, so the transition hasn't been too much of a change. She said they have experienced the Montana winters so...