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A total of 17 soldiers stand at attention, strategically placed around an old wagon sitting on 40 acres pinched between Sleeping Buffalo and Saco at 4 p.m. The sun is setting in the east and surrounding the soldiers are two snowmen, a dozen candles which read "noel" down their sides, and, of course, Mr. and Mrs. Claus. If you didn't know to look at them, you would fly right past on Highway 2 at this time of day. In an hour, when it is nice and dark, it is a different story. "Maybe 100,000...
When Malta High School freshmen Bonnie Jones and Ben Costin were filling out applications for the Governor and First Lady Leadership Council conference last October, neither of them thought much more about it after they were done. "I didn't think I was going," Jones admitted. "I thought they would choose some of those 5.0, IQ guys," Costin added. About two days later, a letter from First Lady Lisa Bullock arrived letting the two know they were picked and cordially invited to attend the Helena...
For the fourth year straight, The Malta American Legion has asked schools in Malta for their help in their Christmas Cards for Veterans and those students have responded in spectacular fashion. "Just like other years, we have a tough time judging them again this year," Auxiliary President Krista Fahlgren said. "Now the winners get treats at Dairy Queen." "Two Chocolate milk shakes, please," Blake Tharp, five, play-ordered at Malta Head Start on Friday afternoon. Tharp was one of 22 students...
Country music duo LOCASH spent much of 2016 charting songs on the top of music charts and in 2017 will bring their act to the area as the headliners of the Phillips County Fair main stage. Their number one hit I Know Somebody topped Billboard Country Airplay chart after their smash hit I Love This Life and their album The Fighters each reached RIAA Gold certified status. LOCASH will appear at the 102nd Phillips County Fair with local legends Trial by Fire as their opening act. LOCASH is made up...
An audition will be held for the Missoula Children's Theatre (MCT) production of Alladdin Monday, January 9, 2017 at the Malta High School Auditorium from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Those auditioning should arrive at 3:20 p.m. and plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the audition. Among the roles to be cast are Aladdin and his Mother, the Princess Dory and her father the Sultan along with his adviser the Grand...
I have a bad habit I can’t seem to quit. I listen to the Voices of Montana radio show at every opportunity. Billed as conservative talk radio, the show regularly offers one-sided arguments from every right-wing nut job willing to speak to smarmy host Jon Arneson. I seldom listen to the end of the hour. An admitted masochist, even I have my limits. I’ll stay tuned until my eye begins to twitch and I start to stutter. “Can you bbbbbelieve what that sssstupid sssson of a ggggun just said?” I’ll as...
It is a little over a month since the 2016 Election and it seems as though big surprise… Liberals and Conservatives are still arguing. Big surprise, right? I don’t know what it is about the human psyche that makes people think that they are better than the other. Whether race, neighborhood, religion, career, social status, political belief or whatever, people tend to think that they are not only better than the other but also have to voice their opinion saying so. What gives one the entitlement...
Donna Lee Main, 79, of Missoula, died Tuesday December 6, 2016 following a brief illness. Donna was born August 23, 1937 in Malta, Mont., to Bob and Myrtle Simanton. She grew up on a small farm east of Malta. When she was 13, to her father's delight, she and her mother were baptized as Jehovah's Witnesses. She currently attended the Blackfoot Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses in Missoula. Donna attended college in Havre, Mont., for one year and received an emergency teaching degree. That...
The Dodson Town Council is going to be more strictly enforcing their monthly water and sewer fees following a very expensive and difficult week of finding outside help to fix a broken shutoff valve. Last week, the Town of Dodson was forced to turn off a customer’s water due to non-payment. In the process of turning the shutoff valve back on after the payment was made, the valve broke, in part because of an aged water system. “This was not the customer’s fault,” Mayor Cole said. “But, having to continue to turn these valves off and on is not co...
On Sunday evening we received our first small skiff of snow with badly falling temperatures -- for all week with another small snow covering. We have had low and below zero temperatures all week. What a difference 24 hours can make in Montana. This cold spell seems to have hit the entire nation and many places have been hit harder than us. Wink Cole spent several days in the hospital with pneumonia. Dean and Carol Kienenberger took in Christmas gatherings at the Nursing Home and at the Tin Cup...
Whist On Tuesday, December 6, Leonard Leader took first place with 62, Roy Baeth was second with 50 and the traveling prize was awarded to Jeanette Heinle. Pinochle On Thursday, December 1, Barbara Stevens scored 5,380 to earn a first place finish. Second place went to Jeanette Heinle who tallied 4,820 and the traveling prize was awarded to both Ken Ruzicka and Barb Stevens. On Thursday, December 8, Jerry Depute notched a first place finish with 6,610, edging out Nancy Soennichsen who netted 5,700 in her second place finish. The traveling...
Sympathy to Ree Simonson, Margie Olson, and Murdock families on the loss of their aunt, Ms. Hunter, in Huntley, Scotland. Jessica Swift, who attends Clemson University down South, is working with the Swift Fox project here in Montana. She resides at the Young’s boardinghouse in Whitewater. Congratulations to Whitewater’s Lu Besel and also to Jan Kirkwood on receiving eight gallon pins for giving blood. Congratulations to all blood donors everywhere. Steve Young went to Costa Rica on vac...
Jenna, Troy, Sienna and Stryker of Helena were here for Thanksgiving holiday grandma with Grandma Debbie and Brent Anderson. Jim, Pat and Hector Murdock had Thanksgiving dinner at Saco with the Haynes families; Lexie, Ron, Therese (Haynes) and Madison Taylor of Billings, Ozark and Biel families. Dixie Moore and family, and Janet Dunbar helped grandma Shirley Dunbar Thanksgiving at the Dunbar Ranch. Hector Murdock and his guest (and cousin) Jayce Murdock of Malta, celebrated Hector’s birthday Saturday by attending the National Guard’s Chr...
Lynne and Jim Nevrivy and Terry and Pam Lindgren are proud to announce the birth of their new granddaughter. Every Rae Lindgren was born November 26, 2016 in Devils Lake, N.D. She weighed 11 pounds and 2 ounces and was 21 3/4 inches long. She is adored by her older brother Thome (the dog) who doesn't leave her side....
Malta Senior Meals Thursday, Dec 15th - Stuffed peppers Friday, Dec 16th - Fish & chips Tuesday, Dec 20th - Sloppy Joe's Do you have a December birthday? Sign up when you sign in for dinner for your chance to win the December 10 meal certificate. Phillips County School Christmas Events Malta FCCLA Dinner 12-15. Malta FCCLA Christmas Dinner will be on Thursday, December 15 at 5:30 p.m. Malta High School 12-15. Malta High School Band and Choir will be on Thursday, December 15 at 7 p.m. Dodson Schools 12-15. Dodson Public School’s Christmas P...
Several calls have been received requesting road reports. Please remember to call 511, 1-800-226-ROAD (7623) or use these websites: www.mdt.mt.gov/travelinfo or www.phillipscountysheriff.org. November 25, 2016 11:56 p.m. Deputies performed a traffic stop which led to one adult female, Jessie Crowder, being transported to PCSO to be incarcerated in PCSO Jail on DUI charges; case file started. November 26, 2016 1:49 a.m. Deputy released one adult female, Jessie Crowder, from PCSO Jail on bond. 3:03 p.m. Male reported a lost firearm; Deputy...
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...
The Bad Larrys, a talented acoustical duo from the Flathead Valley are coming to Malta and the Tin Cup Bar & Grill on Saturday, January 21st. The Bad Larrys featuring Jay Aiken on acoustic guitar and Chris Arndt on upright bass play a mix of genuine Americana music and their signature sound features tight vocal harmonies with amusing and often off-beat story telling. Listen to their musical style at www.badlarry.com and make sure to Save the Date for this fun winter escape event, a benefit for the Great Plains Dinosaur Museum. More details...
1 years ago December 14, 1916 $15,000 Carnegie Library The people of the Phillips County have taken a great interest in the proposition to erect the Carnegie Library of Malta, the subject that was taken up by the Woman's Club of the City several months ago and has been pushed by that organization ever since. The Carnegie Corporation has indicated a willingness to build a library in Malta to the cost of $15,000. Before the Carnegie Corporation will consider an application for a library, a free...
Ann Harms Co-Owner / Operator at Ray J's BBQ Favorite Meal / Dessert: Chicken Parmesan / Tiramisu Define yourself as an animal: A cat Favorite Hobby: Reading Dream vacation: The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough...
Question A: What was the coldest temperature that you've seen over the past week? Question B: What is your favorite winter activity? Jessica Pankratz A: -2 on car thermometer. B: Ice-fishing and sledding down Hillcrest. Janae Heikens A: -4 degrees. B: Ice-fishing and sledding at the lake. Kathy Olson A: -30 with the wind-chill. B: Staying home out of the cold. I'm lazy when it comes to below zero....
The innocence of kids during the holidays is one of the things that keep us all young. The sparkle of a child’s eye when looking at a Christmas tree, their joyful noise when singing carols or pure happiness when thinking about Christmas morning; without them the holidays just wouldn’t be the same. This weekend, if you are still looking for that right gift for your kids or those young at heart, stop into the shops in Malta. Toys, books, games, radio controls and personalized gifts can all be found in town. Many shops will be open longer hours th...
Nelson Reservoir, located 20 miles northeast of Malta, will be approximately 16 ft (2206 ft elevation) below full pool elevation of 2221 ft, or 37% of full pool capacity. The reservoir was drawn down to complete a Bureau of Reclamation Safety of Dams project to remedy certain deficiencies associated with the dikes. The majority of the work has been completed; however, ice anglers should expect crews working through the winter (weather permitting), near the northeast corner of the reservoir....
The Phillips County CattleWomen donated 57 pounds (20 roasts) of locally raised beef roasts to the Malta Food Bank. The PC CattleWomen have been donating beef roasts to the Malta Food Bank for the past twelve years. The roasts will be given out to families over the holiday season. Each roast will have two recipes with cooking instructions as well as nutritional value. Beef is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, B12, iron and zinc....
Help Wanted Phillips County Library Board Position The Phillips County Library Board has a position opening to represent the Saco area. For more information please call the P.C. Library at 654-2407. Town of Dodson part time Town Clerk The Town of Dodson is hiring for the position of Town Clerk. Must have book-keeping experience, ability to work with the public, be able to take and type up meeting minutes, handle all mailings along with other duties as required. This is a part time position and wages will depend on experience. Please send...