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  • Senior Center dishes up nearly 200 plates of corned beef and cabbage

    Sharon Kindle, PCN Correspondent|Mar 22, 2017

    Live Generously: Hands and Hearts, was the theme on Saturday, March 18 at the Malta Senior Center featuring the Corned Beef and Cabbage annual dinner. The group initiated their new kitchen as it passed the test by serving out around 200 meals, far exceeding the previous year. No matter what your nationality, corned beef is hard to pass up. The group cooked up 60 lbs., far more than in 2016. The generosity of those attending was heartwarming and will allow the finalizing of the kitchen expenses. The Malta Senior Center is currently looking into...

  • Senior Center builds new kitchen in time for corned beef

    Sharon Kindle, PCN Correspondent|Mar 15, 2017

    The area community has worked tirelessly in supporting activities at the Malta Senior Center over the past few years. Whether it be fundraisers, other entities hosting their events at the center; whatever it took to raise the funds to remodel the kitchen. Members tore away the old and brought forth a totally functional and workable kitchen, complete with a dishwasher, which will be initiated Saturday, March 18, 11:30-1:30. when the group serves up Corned Beef and Cabbage. The funds from the freewill offering, will be put toward the remaining...

  • Volunteers and Donations: Makes the World Go Around

    Sharon Kindle, PCN Correspondent|Jan 4, 2017

    The Malta Senior Center is made up of volunteers as it is a non-profit organization. When an event is held at the center, funds are earmarked for a special project. The furnace is an example as it was almost entirely funded by grants and donations. After that successful project, the center had gutters installed this fall to alleviate ice forming on the sidewalks. The Center experienced a water break which would have shut down the Center and the Food Bank, however, Malta Glass, through the generosity of Craig and Mary Mangis, allowed a hose be...

  • Red Cross News for the week of December 14, 2016

    Sharon Kindle, PCN Correspondent|Dec 14, 2016

    The American Red Cross blood drive was held Thursday, December 1, 2016 at the Malta Lutheran Church with a very successful show of blood donors even with the holiday season upon us. There were 55 presenters for possible donations with three deferred resulting with a of number of 52 successful donors. The Malta area once again met their goal with the most precious gift of all: blood. Pins earned for donating went to Julisa Simanton and James Layton for 2 gallons; Warren Kapp for five gallons; Glenda Knudsen for six gallons; Deanna Hanson, Lulu...

  • Another step back, for now

    Sharon Kindle, PCN Correspondent|Nov 9, 2016

    Malta Senior Citizens hosted a successful Soup and Bread event October 29, which allowed them to take two steps forward and only one back. Malta Ready Mix poured the sidewalk and curb this past week to complete the repairs from the broken water line. An FYI: When you, as a respectful citizen, see yellow tape and the City’s orange posts signifying DO NOT CROSS that is exactly what it means. The contractor came back to check on the sidewalk only to find a perfect foot print in the concrete. Since the cement had ‘set-up’ it took time to smoot...

  • Malta Seniors Citizens: One Step Forward and Two Back

    Sharon Kindle, PCN Correspondent|Oct 26, 2016

    Malta Senior Citizens seems to be doing a dance as they work to increase their funds towards remodeling the kitchen. The furnace is installed and paid for with grants, memorials and fundraising. Next, a water line broke however, the Center was able to stay open through the graciousness of Malta Glass allowing the Center to access water from their business. The line is repaired and the street is somewhat fixed to allow safe parking for the event. Now, the Center is ‘dancing’ forward and doing an Autumn Soup and Bread luncheon Saturday Oct...

  • Red Cross Report for September 21, 2016

    Sharon Kindle, PCN Correspondent|Sep 21, 2016

    Thursday, September 15, 2016, the American Red Cross had a very productive blood drive with 57 presenting, resulting in 51 usable units. For various reasons, six presenters were deferred but are urged to continue trying to give the gift of life, blood. A one gallon pin was given to Carol Brown and Bryan Raymond; Terry Lodmell and Eric Wilke were presented with two gallon pins. Blood is needed no matter what time of the year and all types are gratefully accepted. Potential donors are urged to sign up under the Rapid Pass to expedite the process...

  • Seniors to host Potluck

    Sharon Kindle, PCN Correspondent|Jul 6, 2016

    The Malta Senior Citizens hosted several meals, a Christmas potluck, numerous donations and was awarded a grant to earn money towards the new furnace and central air system. It is now a reality and the Center will host a summer potluck Saturday, July 16 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The Center will provide the hot dogs, buns, condiments and refreshments and ask that others bring salads or desserts. This has proved popular in the past and the group is looking forward to “showing” off the central air. All ages are welcome to attend this eve...

  • Chair Exercises to Resume at Malta Senior Center

    Sharon Kindle, PCN Correspondent|Jan 13, 2016

    The chair exercise class will resume Monday, January 18, 2016 from 10-11 a.m. at the Malta Senior Center, 110 1st St. W. The Anne Pringle Burnell Stretch, Strength, and Yoga DVD’s are low impact designed for Seniors. Sit and Be Fit, is a set of four DVDs hosted by Mary Ann Wilson, RN. Each Monday a different 20-30 minute DVD will be used. Reservations are not necessary; simply come when you are able. A fee of $10 will be assessed monthly for non-members of the center and $8 for current members. All money goes to the Senior Center. Membership f...

  • Red Cross News

    Sharon Kindle, PCN Correspondent|May 6, 2015

    Thanks to everyone who took the time to donate at the Blood Drive and enable us to surpass our goal of 47. We had 53 successful donors with five deferred. Malta donors were Michael Ereaux, Alisha Gibbs, Cheryl Voegel, Leroy Lett, Terry Olson, Krista Wagner, Deanna Hanson, Marilyn Taylor, Derek Oshio, James Layton, Donald Wombold, Leroy Anderson, Lloyd Knudsen, James Sintler, Carol Brown, Jim Curtis, Darren Demarais, Don Nevrivy, Dara Wilke, Sandra Wiebe, Ted Kelly, Janice Kirkwood, Saleena Davis, Margaret Hanson, Teresa Hotchkiss, Lori...

  • Red Cross in Malta this Thursday

    Sharon Kindle, PCN Correspondent|Apr 29, 2015

    Thursday, April 30, the American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive at the Malta Lutheran Church from 11:30 to 5:30. It is not too late to call 1-800-695-7258 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome at any blood drive. Since there will not be a blood drive in Malta until September, it is extremely important to make an effort to donate the life saving blood that is so much in demand. Facts to consider: The number of blood donations collected in the U.S. in a year: 15.7 million. The number of blood donors in the U.S. in a year: 9.2...

  • PC Motor Sports Celebrates 15 years of Business

    Sharon Kindle, PCN Correspondent|Apr 22, 2015

    On May 9, 2003, Greg Kirkwood, President of Phillips County Motor Sports, Inc. (PCMS) applied to the Montana Secretary of State Bob Brown, to be a registered business entity in the State of Montana. The filing fee was paid on August 1, 2003 recognizing PCMS as a viable business. Dennis Phillips of the Internal Revenue Service granted PCMS their EIN on December 2, 2003 and the application was signed by the infamous Lois Lerner. PCMS met the guidelines set forth by Phillco and was off and running...