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There are stories, readings, writings, poems and endless creative messages that have been created over the years about the "last" and this time of year is no exception to the concept. Some might view it as "at last" while others might perceive it as "finally," according to what goes on in your world. But perhaps those thoughts are fabricated or created by the treasures we store in our hearts. This winding down of the school years is a reality checker for many parents. Did I do everything I...
Some new faces and some familiar faces stepped into new positions this last Wednesday, February 22, at the Senior Citizen Center at 110 S 1 West in Malta. Ken Blunt was voted in as President, Chairperson, or the Man-in-Charge for the upcoming year. Ken Ruzicka received the nomination and vote for the position of Vice President (or 2nd in command); the position of Secretary was filled by Clair Waters. All three men are new officers for the Center. Margaret Leader was voted in as the Treasurer...
There are many contributing factors that play into decision making for some people, especially our vulnerable youth. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) suicide has surpassed car accidents as the No. 1 cause of injury-related deaths; there has been a staggering 30% increase in the number of suicides since 1998. The Local Advisory Council for Behavioral (LAC for short) group is making efforts to be a firm and supportive as well as resourceful element that will help provide answers to those who are feeling uncertain and looking for...
Montana Farm Bureau Federation's (MFBF) members headed to the nation's capital last week for American Farm Bureau Issues Advisory Committee Meetings (IAC) and to meet with their Congressmen. MFBF Senior Director of Governmental Affairs Nicole Rolf was joined by Tom DePuydt, Federal Lands Committee; Jillien Streit, Farm Policy and Wes Jensen, Market Structures. The group visited Capitol Hill, where they met with Senator Jon Tester, Senator Steve Daines, and the staff of Congressmen Matt...
I’ve got most of the gear on the list of required stuff to call yourself an outdoorsman in Montana. But like that line from an old Meatloaf song “I won’t do that.” “That” in this case being a customized grill guard for my pickup. My truck is already big enough without a cow-catcher hanging off the front like a locomotive. I carry a Leatherman on my belt, have a bone saw in my pack, and wear a neck rag when it’s cold. I’ve owned horses, drift boats, and a Honda Trail 90. I’ve never owned a grill...
Robert J. Schlieve went to be with the Lord on February 16, 2023, in Yuma, AZ, after a stroke. Born October 19, 1933, in Malta, MT, to Art and Etta Schlieve. Bob attended Malta and Whitewater schools, graduating from Whitewater, MT. Bob married Betty Murdock and together they adopted two children: a biological brother and a sister. They later divorced. Bob later married Gloria Fuhrman and they spent their years together in Yuma, AZ, in the winter and summers in Billings, MT. Bob was a champion...
Cleo May Phillips, 83, passed away at Phillips County Hospital Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Wilderness Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. A celebration of Cleo’s life will take place at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Malta on Thursday, March 2, at 2:00 p.m. with a reception to follow. Cleo was born May 25, 1939 to Ethel and Gordon Heath in Malta, MT. Cleo developed a love of traveling at a young age, traveling on the tour bus with her grandfather, traveling with her...
This past week has us all hoping that spring is somewhere around the corner and we'll see some of it soon. We had below zero temps all week long and acquired a little more snow. Polly Solberg has been in Bozeman all week for the games so she could see Devon preform. Of course, the roads were not inviting most of the week either. We had a very good lunch at the center last week, (Chili and Indian fry bread), Good to eat and good for the body on a cold, cold day. The girls make excellent fry...
Pat Murdock has a new great-granddaughter, Tessa Jane! Born to Kathryn (Murdock) and Tyler Brunson of Ely, NV. Grandparents are Jesse and Rebecca Murdock. Tessa joins her 2 1\2 yr-old brother Jesse James. Thank you to Bruce and Lyn Hill for another great meal! They joined Pat Murdock and Therese for some great fun playing partners at Whist. This is the new group of the Fearless Foursome. The original group were Sally Austin, Pat Murdock, Ree Simonson, and Pat Anderson. The Bob and Cody Math ranches have started calving, others may have too....
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. PC Library Knitting and Crochet Club The Phillips County Library hosts a knitting and crochet group from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday. Malta Lutheran Church MLC Wednesday’s month of M...
FYI: Please remember to file a new burn permit for the 2023 year. If you plan on doing any burning in 2023, please file one BEFORE you start to burn. These permits are good for all of 2023 and you only have to file one a year, not every time you burn. All 2022 permits will no longer be valid after December 31, 2022. Call PCSO, 406-654-2350, to let Dispatch know of your controlled burn before you start, as a courtesy. Thank you! All fingerprints that are needed for CWPs, schools, licensing or anything else are done from 9am to NOON every...
1 yrs ago Feb. 20, 2013 Following in Dad’s footsteps Chad Cebulski, a redshirt sophomore on the University of Great Falls wrestling team, has earned his ticket to the NAIA National wrestling tournament. He is the son of Nick and Debbie Cebulski and a graduate of Malta. “We were here!” Members of the 484th Military Police Company, preparing to leave Kandahar City Afghanistan was leaving their marks for others to see. With a branding iron they built, they branded every maintenance door built by the group, they also painted a replica of their...
Help Wanted Malta School District Job Announcement ROUTE BUS DRIVERS WANTED Malta Public Schools is seeking applicants for School Route Bus Drivers, including substitute bus drivers. Successful applicants will be hired upon approval of a satisfactory background check and a clean pre-employment drug test. Random drug testing is required after hire. Bus Driver Requirements: Montana Driver’s License in good standing for E-Class buses (Ford Expedition) CDL in good standing with school bus and passenger bus endorsements for regular school buses 1...
Public Notices MALTA IRRIGATION DISTRICT GRAZING / AGRICULTURE PERMITS THE MALTA IRRIGATION DISTRICT WILL BE ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS UNTIL FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2023, AT 5:00 P.M. OPEN BID LEASES ARE AVAILABLE. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND A GRAZING / AGRICULTURE PERMIT BID PACKAGE, CALL OR EMAIL: Russell Brookie, General Manager Office: (406) 654-1440 Cell: (406) 654-7380 Email: [email protected] ------------------------------------------------------ TOWN OF SACO PUBLIC HEARING TO APPLY FOR CDBG GRANT FUNDING The Town of Saco will hold a...
March takes off with National Women’s History Month which celebrates the often-overlooked contributions of women in history. It is annually observed in the U.S., the United Kingdom and Australia, every March since 1987. March is selected as the month for observing Women’s History Month to correspond with International Women’s Day on March 8. The school district in Sonoma CA organized Women’s History Month in 1978. In 1980 President Jimmy Carter issued the first proclamation declaring the week of March 8 as National Women’s History Week. The Nav...
Loring observed Ash Wednesday last week with a soup supper and worship. Thank you to everyone who braved the stormy winter night and ventured out. The meal was great, and the fellowship was heartwarming. GO NORTH COUNTRY MAVERICKS! Tournament action has kept the roadways busy! Good Luck to our Class C Teams!! Students, Coaches, parents, grandparents, and basketball enthusiasts are busy traveling this week thru the weekend! Of course, we are cheering on all the Malta Mustang athletes also! Stay alert and drive carefully and allow for a little...
On Thursday, February 9, Saco High School had a National Honor Society induction ceremony where five new members joined NHS. In the picture left to right there is Carter Pippin, Abby Yeska, Teagan Erickson, Josie Brown, and Jessa Erickson. Photo by Leah Molina / Saco Schools....
The Town Pump Charitable Foundation is offering $1,000 grants to public libraries in Montana to help fund summer youth-reading programs. Last year the Town Pump Charitable Foundation awarded 100 of the $1,000 grants statewide as part of its Keep Kids Reading grant program. Grants can be used for books, supplies, snacks, staffing, guest speakers, prizes, and other elements needed for a successful summer reading program. Libraries can apply March 1 through April 15 at www.townpumpfoundation.com using the Keep Kids Reading application, and grants...
The Malta M-ette basketball team has again proven to be the top team in the Northern B after defeating the Wolf Point Lady Wolves 60-33 in the 2023 Northern B Divisional last Saturday night in a packed Glasgow High School Gynasium. The win gave Malta their fourth straight Northern B Divisional title, and eighteenth in the team's history. "It's crazy," Malta senior Allison Kunze told the PCN. "We are all so excited and its nice to get the fourth one. Hopefully we can go to state and redeem...
The Dodson Lady Coyotes basketball season came to an end at the 2023 District Tournament, but the team has a few things to celebrate this season, including crowning a new leader in career points. That leader is Kataya KillEagle, a junior. Kataya is the daughter of Dwight Flansburg and Deserae KillEagle. Kataya is a member of the Gros Ventre tribe (White Clay/Aaniiih) from Fort Belknap. "It is very cool," KillEagle said. "I am very proud to be the leading scorer. I just want to know, who is...
The North Country Lady Mavericks and Malta Mustangs Basketball teams have had the week off, but both squads head into their respective division tournaments this weekend with hopes of reaching state. Lady Mavericks The Lady Mavericks have been dominant this season with a 20-0 record. This weekend, the Mavericks wont be the only undefeated team in the building. The Plentywood Wildcats are the 2C Champions and also has a 20-0 record. Both teams are on opposite sides of the Eastern C Divisional...
Sympathy to the victims in Turkey. It is March! Happy Birthday to all those celebrating birthdays including Seth and Jonathan Siewing. Also, congratulations to all those celebrating anniversaries. To Sue Olson, glad you are feeling better. Also get well wishes to Marjorie Olson. Both Sue and Marjorie farm and ranch near Whitewater. Final congratulations to the boys and girls Whitewater Penguins/Mavericks who played basketball in the Divisional Tournament held in Glasgow. The girls took first...