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A multi-purpose event a "Time of Celebration" was held on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the Masonic Temple in Chinook, Mont. The trio of events was a Consolidation Ceremony of Sacajawea #37 and Northern Star #23, the 125th Anniversary of Northern Star Chapter #23, and the Homecoming of Worthy Grand Matron, Pamela Waddish. The Northern Star Chapter #23 welcomed us with a warm Chinook embrace. Sacajawea #37 received its charter almost 118 years ago on September 27, 1906. The Lewis & Clark Expedition...
The Phillips County Library Storytime children enjoyed a GIANT Map of MT for the end of season finale. Storytime was held every Wednesday at 10:30 am through the school year. It was geared toward the younger children ages 0 to 5 so they can learn about the library, start a love of reading, and experience socialization. This year the leader, Sarah Osmundson, carried through with the theme of the United States of America. "Our first meeting in September 2022 we talked about the USA, the capitol...
In their continued effort to ensure seniors across rural America have access to quality long-term care, U.S. Senators Jon Tester (D-MT), John Barrasso (R-WY), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), and Steve Daines (R-MT) sent a letter to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to express concerns about CMS’ intent to issue staffing mandates for nursing homes. In the letter, the Senators discourage CMS from taking a “one-size-fits-all” approach and instead urge them to address the significant workforce short...
U.S. Senator Jon Tester this week held three in-person, public Farm Bill listening sessions in eastern Montana to hear directly from ag producers, community leaders, and local officials in preparation for negotiating the 2023 Farm Bill. Tester also hosted a law enforcement roundtable in Glendive to discuss funding for public safety, securing the border, and combating fentanyl trafficking. On Tuesday, Tester hosted the first listening session in Glasgow, and on Wednesday, Tester hosted two more...
The Bureau of Reclamation today announced the first round of funding for the Milk River Project, which U.S. Senator Jon Tester secured up to $100 million for in his bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, now law. “I’m proud to announce the first round of funding for the Milk River Project from our infrastructure bill is now on its way to the communities that have needed this critical irrigation upgrade for decades,” said Tester. “With these dollars finally flowing to the farms, towns, and Tribes in Northern Montana that need th...
Mrs. Osmundsons' Phillips County Library Storytime and Mrs. Houlds' Little Learners Preschool got together last Wednesday and Thursday for Halloween. The costumed children enjoyed monster stories and songs, a spooky interactive sensory wall, an egg carton bat craft, and a color page. Each day Mrs. Osmundson chose a parent to describe a mystery creature to help complete Frankenstein's face at the Apothecary. The children squealed with joy as a mother sunk her hand into the squishy mystery box...
Longtime supporters of the Phillips County 4-H Shooting Sports, the Malta American Legion Post No. 57 and the Sons of the American Legion donated a combined total of $3,000 to the local youth program. These donations will be used to purchase supplies as well as make equipment updates. The PC 4-H Shooting Sports program currently has 57 youth participating in the air pistol, air rifle and archery disciplines. The PC 4-H SS program appreciates the Malta American Legion Post No. 57 and the Sons of the American Legion for their continued support...
Forty-eight 4-H members participated in the 4-H Livestock and forty-two members participating in the Miscellaneous Judging on October 18th at the Milk River Pavilion in Malta. The purpose of the event was to provide youth with the opportunity to develop skills in critical thinking, decision making, and the ability to verbalize reasonings to a judge. Youth judged livestock classes of market steers and breeding beef (provided by Tanner and Caitlin Anderson), swine (Marcus and Kendra Green), ewes (Barb Wiebe), goats (Kathy Gianes), and feed ration...
The Glasgow York Rite Masons were started in the first part of the 20th century. Due to lack of participation things were quiet for a number of years until Doc Curtis suggested moving the chapter to Malta. With the help of the Grand Chapter of Montana, numerous members of Malta Lodge became members of York Rite. These new members travelled to Lewistown and Great Falls to receive their degrees. They were then installed in Malta on November 23, 2019. Three chapters were then moved to the Malta...
A joint Official Visit of the Order of Eastern Star of Montana was held on Thursday, September 12th. The Malta Sacajawea Chapter #37 and Hinsdale Riverview Chapter #80 were hosts to Elaine Robinson of Superior, Mont. Worthy Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter of the OES in Montana, accompanied by Worthy Grand Patron Earl Bricker of Moore, Mont. The evening started with a soup supper and fellowship at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting was at 7 pm. Sacajawea Worthy Matron Jenny Oxarart and Riverview Worthy...
On Sunday, August 25th the Malta Order of Eastern Star, Sacajawea Chapter #37 and the Mason Lodge #57 held a joint open Installation and BBQ. The Sacajawea Installing Officer was Past Grand Matron Margie Matovich and Installing Marshal was Dixie Stordahl. The Lodge Installing Officer was Past Grand Master Jeff Harada and Installing Marshal was Grand Standard Bearer Wade Riden. The first Sacajawea meeting is September 9th at 7 pm and the upcoming Official Visit is September 12th. The next Lodge...
The carcass results from the 2019 4-H and FFA livestock show at the Phillips County Fair are complete. Carcass results are eligible to be submitted to the Steer of Merit program, sponsored by the Montana Stockgrowers; Symbol of Excellence program, sponsored by the Montana Pork Producers Council; and Montana Certified Lamb program, sponsored by the Montana Wool Growers. For meeting individual carcass requirements, youth winners and the breeders of their animals receive a certificate from the sponsoring livestock organizations, and 4-H trophies...
The annual Jim Schumacher memorial livestock day was well attended with over twenty-five community livestock producers benefitting from the collaborative efforts of Phillips county extension and local veterinary care providers. Attendees heard speakers discuss a variety of topics that pertain to and can impact their operations. The first speaker of the day was Dr. Thomsen with Merck Animal Health who presented on Johne's disease in cattle. Johne’s disease is caused by M. paratuberculosis, a bacteria that causes the intestinal wall to thicken m...
September was a busy month for the Malta Sacajawea Chapter #37 Order of Eastern Star. Bessie Mae Waters was honored on her birthday, September 8, with cards, gifts and a visit from five members. Mrs. Waters is our oldest (102) and longest (70+) continuous member in the chapter. That same day Russ and Sarah Osmundson attended the 100th Anniversary of Riverview #80 in Hinsdale. A tea party complete with cake and finger sandwiches and a treasure trove of memorabilia were enjoyed. Our first meeting...
On Saturday, August 18 the Malta Lodge #57 and Sacajawea Chapter #37 held their second joint open Installation at the Masonic Hall. The Lodge #57 2018/19 officers were installed by Installing Officer Russell Osmundson and Installing Marshall Doc Curtis. The Sacajawea #37 2018/19 Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron were installed first by Installing Officer Jenny Oxarart and the gavel passed to new Installing Officer Sarah Osmundson and the Installing Marshall was Dixie Stordahl. The weather...
May 2018, The Malta Mason Lodge #57 and Order of Eastern Star Sacajawea Chapter #37 once again placed markers at the Malta Cemetery. The weather cooperated as nine people busily placed close to 100 markers. This has become an annual event of honor for the members to perform. Several more Mason markers were added this year and a few different past OES were represented this year since there are limited markers for them. The Malta Cemetery Director David Rummel guided all to the correct areas for...
The Montana Order of Eastern Star Homecoming for Worthy Grand Matron Margie Matovich and Worthy Grand Patron Butch Damuth was held on Saturday, April 21st. The Masonic Lodge in Billings was decorated with an M&M and a Western theme in honor of WGM Matovich and WGP Damuth. WGM Matovich has dual membership with the Grass Range Anna Smalley Chapter #112 and the Malta Sacajawea Chapter #37. Damuth holds membership at Manhattan Sweet Briar Chapter #49. Worthy Matron Debbie Ernst of Sweet Briar #49 led the Homecoming with assistance from WM Sarah...
Scott and Gina Simanton have opened a new Liquor Haven and Travel Haven on Front Street. The business most recently was located across from the US Post Office. “We didn’t own the building and we wanted to own our own building. This came up available”, stated Scott. When asked if he looked at other places before deciding on this one he continued, “Not really because we had to have at least 2500 square feet to move the liquor store over.” “We bought it and completely renovated it. Took it down to bare studs. Took all the wiring, all the plumbin...
The Montana District 2 meeting of the American Legion was held on September 30th in Chinook, Mont. About 60 members of the American Legion of Montana met and during that meeting the local American Legion Post #57 of Malta was honored with a trio of awards. The Malta Post #57 received a Children & Youth Citation which is a national recognition for Outstanding Achievement in children and youth programs for 2016 - 2017. Part of that citation was represented by their annual gift of $500 to the...
The winner of the Phillips County Library Classic Challenge was Amber Hofer of Loring, Mont. The challenge was open to junior high and high school students and adults and ran from Feb. 1 to Dec. 11, 2017. Hofer was chosen out of eight participants who met the goal of reading at least six books and one of those people read the four book goal. Hofer received $100 in Chamber Bucks as a prize. Head Librarian, Janeen Brookie stated that due to great participation, "We will do it again next year and...
Once again the Malta Dirt Daubers Garden Club invited Merchants who have the Whiskey Barrel Flower Planter to participate in a Barrel Christmas Decorating Contest. There was no entry form to fill out and all barrels are eligible to win, entrants simply had to decorate the barrel with the following criteria in mind. 1. Originality - a design appealing and fresh. 2. Design - an overall design appealing from the street. 3. Theme - that follows a Christmas theme. 4. Creativity - that's superior to...
Micaela Olson of Malta was the winner of the $250 given away by the Malta Merchants on Sunday, November 19th. Her lucky #33 was called at noon and announced on the KMMR Radio. She arrived at Art's Furniture and Carpet to claim her prize. Olson purchased one of the 75 exclusive shopping bags in order to participate in this years "You're the Jolly to Malta's Holly" event....
The Malta Dirt Dauber Garden Club had a festive evening on Monday, November 6. The regular meeting was held at Toni Ziegler's home where once again a delicious supper of Indian Tacos was served. Guest speaker was District Director Gloria Tilleman of Havre. Tilleman congratulated the Dirt Dauber's on taking first place in the Rocky Mountain Region of National Garden Clubs, Inc. A certificate was presented and stated as awarded to the Dirt Daubers Garden Club from the Montana Federation of Garden...
The Pearls for Precious Angels fundraiser held at the Mint Bar was a joyful event. The fundraiser was to raise enough money to supply both Glasgow and Havre Hospitals with a Cuddle Cot. A Cuddle Cot is a cooling system that preserves stillborn babies (and older children) while their parents grieve. On Saturday, October 21 there were several pearl seekers, three chances to win on boards and delicious hors d’oeuvres to sample. A fine tuned system was in place with Mary Waters taking money and orders from participants. Each paid $30 for a c...
Fall and the onslaught of snow and soon Christmas brings out a new kind of spirit for many of us. There will be much planning for holiday festivities and family gatherings. But unfortunately for some those gathering can also be a reminder of a loss of a precious angel who left the circle much too early. Pearls for Precious Angels is a new and touching fundraiser that would like to raise enough money to supply both Glasgow and Havre Hospitals with a Cuddle Cot. A Cuddle Cot is a cooling system that preserves stillborn babies (and older...
