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Little minds that peaked with interest in the field of science were showcased and recognized at the 2023 Science Fair awards assembly held at Malta Elementary on Tuesday, Feb. 28th. This year 90 enthusiastic contestants made the decision of the judges a little more complicated the day before with their displays, experiments, illustrated talks and lessons. Held annually, and hosted by PIE (Parents Involved in Education), this year the definite increase in participation was overwhelming. Last...
The Malta City Council met Tuesday, Feb. 28th, in the City Chambers for the regularly scheduled meeting. With all council members present, opening with the pledge to the flag, Mayor John Demarais then called the meeting to order. Motions to accept the minutes, agenda, to pay claims and items brought forth by Deputy Clerk Laurie Barrett were seconded and passed. Eric Witmer, City Shop Foreman, was the first individual on the agenda. He said the crews had been working on snow removal in the downto...
Al Kroll, local Veteran, neighbor, friend, uncle and grandpa, celebrated Sunday in style. He turned 92 with family, friends and a warm and friendly group at the monthly jam session at the VFW. With restriction for open flames, and being a Sunday, and not wanting to interfere with the volunteer fire department's day off, no candles were lit. However, the smile of Al's face put a glow in the room. Al and his wife, Ruby, have two children, two grandchildren and two great-grandkids. His wife, and...
This week over 200 bills were heard on Monday and Tuesday before the Chambers headed to the floor to wrap up before today’s transmittal deadline. From week one of the session to today, we’ve worked on 52 bills and here is where some of the major bills stand at the transmittal break: For many Sessions in a row, MFBF has reported on our opposition to several “placarding” bills. Promoted as “Country of Origin Labeling” bills, the legislation would force retailers to post signs indicating where the beef and pork on their shelves was “born, rais...
Following Senate confirmation, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte’s newly appointed Fish and Wildlife Commission members were sworn in last week. The new members are Jeff Burrows of Hamilton, representing Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 2, and Susan Brooke of Bozeman, representing FWP Region 3. Current commission members Lesley Robinson and William Lane were also confirmed for continued terms. Burrows grew up in the Bitterroot Valley, graduated from Hamilton High School and received a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering from Montana T...
Barb and I are enjoying a closeness while traveling we hadn’t experienced before. We’ll see how long it lasts. For the past 30 years we’ve fled Montana in March seeking warmer climes. It used to be Florida, a five-day road trip with a boat in tow. Now it’s the desert Southwest, a much shorter journey, with nothing in tow. We’d always driven a pickup or SUV on our escape from the frigid North. This year, however, we’re traveling in Barb’s Mini Cooper convertible, a cool car, but certainly mor...
Gordon F. Pippin was born in Saco, Mont., on Oct. 4, 1934, to Fred and Wilma Pippin. He passed away peacefully at his home in Springfield, Ore., on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023. Cremation has taken place. A graveside celebration of life will be held at Grandview Cemetery in Saco at a later date. Gordon loved growing up alongside his big sister Joyce in their little hometown of Saco and was very proud to have been raised there. He often shared stories of his childhood and classmates, whom he remained... Full story
Editor’s note: This week’s news is from Helen Austin’s book “Whitewater School.” Chapter 5. Slumber Party in the Blizzard The north wind howled and blew icy snow into high drifts along the banks of the tiny Whitewater Creek and into the schoolyard where classmates, teachers, and I were trapped overnight in February of 1950, because of the worst blizzard in Montana history. A blizzard which created a night to live forever in our memories. The day began like others, cold, with softly falling s...
We have had several little storms so we are back to normal----deep snow and little ground showing. Only one week to daylight savings time and one more week to the first day of spring. I still think that big old Robin Red Breast was lost!! Polly Solberg went to Billings on Saturday----to visit Tim and family for a while, and I think she chose the right day---to beat the storms. Everyone seems to be staying pretty close to home, would be easy to get stuck in the streets. Nice to see and visit...
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 Mar...
1 yrs ago Feb. 27, 2013 FLYING HIGH Malta graduate, Cadet Jaclyn French had the rare experience of marching with the members of her squadron in President Barack’s inaugural parade on Jan. 21. She is a freshman at the US Naval Academy, and is the daughter of Craig and Conni French. ---------------------- TOP BREEDER Jeff Hould was honored for 25 years of service to the Artificial Insemination (AI) Industry. Jeff is an employee of ASB Global, Inc. --------------------------- TWO PLUS TWO Lacy and Jessica Lodmell of Poulsbo, WA., welcome a s...
FOR SALE Fully Rented 5-Unit Apartment Complex for sale in Malta, Montana. Located within 1 block of the grocery store, post office, banks and downtown area, this multi-family housing unit is conveniently situated within walking distance to all local businesses. Originally constructed in 1970, recent updates include a new metal roof, laminate flooring, carpet, sheetrock and paint, and the exterior is currently being updated with new siding. Each of the 5 units measure approximately 768+/- square feet per unit. three of the units have finished...
TOWN OF SACO PUBLIC HEARING TO APPLY FOR CDBG GRANT FUNDING The Town of Saco will hold a public hearing on March 15, 2023, at 5:00 pm in the Saco Town Hall, 110 Nelson Street, Saco, MT 59261. The purpose of the hearing is to obtain public comments regarding the Town’s overall community development needs (public infrastructure & facilities, economic development, and housing), including the needs of low and moderate-income persons. The Town of Saco will also seek the views of citizens on the activities that should be undertaken to meet the i...
As lawmakers wrap up the first half of the 2023 legislative session, Republicans are touting the final passage of over $1 billion in financial relief to Montanans. “We said coming into the legislative session that providing financial relief to Montanans suffering from inflation and the high cost of living was our number one priority,” said Jason Ellsworth, a Hamilton Republican and the President of the Montana Senate. “Before we’ve even hit the halfway point of the legislative session, we’re delivering on that commitment with the largest t...
The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that the following persons were arraigned or appeared this week before U.S. Magistrate judges on indictments handed down by the Grand Jury or on criminal complaints. The charging documents are merely accusations and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty: Appearing in Missoula before U.S. Magistrate Judge Kathleen L. DeSoto and pleading not guilty on March 2 was: Justin Jose Romo, 29, of Kalispell, on charges of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine and prohibited p...
The Malta Mustangs basketball team will enter the 2023 Class B State Tournament in the same position that they did last season, as the Northern B Divisional Tournament Champion. The Mustangs defeated the Wolf Point Wolves 61-57 in the Northern B Championship in Shelby last Saturday, March 4. "I thought we picked our effort level up," Malta Head Coach David Costin told the PCN. "I thought that throughout the year at times that we could've given a little more. I also thought that we got a little...
All-Tournament Girls' Basketball Team Announced North Country's junior Paige Wasson was selected the most valuable player for the Eastern C divisional girls' basketball tournament by tourney coaches. Also selected to the first team were North Country's junior Teagan Erickson, Plentywood's senior Emma Brensdal, Plentywood's sophomore Mallory Tommerup and Scobey's sophomore Kaytie Aanstad. Selected to the second team were Scobey's senior Carrie Taylor, Plentywood's senior Annie Kaul, Culbertson's...
The North Country Lady Mavericks Basketball team won the 2023 Eastern C Divisional Title last weekend in Wolf Point, after defeating the Plentywood Wildcats 46-44 last Saturday, March 3, in the Girls Eastern C Championship. The matchup was a rematch of last year's Eastern C Championship match, one that North Country lost 58-53. "It feels pretty good," Lady Maverick Head Coach Amber Erickson said. "Not only does it save us from that dreaded Challenge Game that we would've had to play(against thir...
The National High School Strength Coaches Association is proud to recognize Patrick Sargent of Malta as their Montana, Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year. The National High School Strength Coaches Association exists to Educate, Equip, and Empower Coaches to make a lasting impact on the lives of student-athletes. We are committed to developing coaches that are trustworthy, knowledgeable, effective, passionate, and transformational. Patrick has been the Strength and Conditioning Coach at...
Congratulations to the following Malta Middle School students who have made the Honor Roll for the second trimester of the 2022-2023 school year. 6th Grade: Kade Bleth, Peyton Branham, Hailey Brockie, Hadley Hammond, Rhylee Kelley, Kendle Lankford, Brekken Murray, Rhiaunna Simonson, Shaun Snellman, Shelby Snellman, Cylas Van Heel, Titus Wiederrick, and Mackenzie Witmer. 7th Grade: Kiptyn Bain, Addison Benson, Steeler Blunt, Asher Butler, Hudson Honey, Trevor Knowles, Hoyt Mahan, Thatcher Marquis, Hunter Negus, Avi Oxarart, Kazner Oxarart,...