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The Malta M-ettes are back to back state champions for the first time since the 1999 and 2000 titles. The team outlasted the Fairfield Eagles, defeating them for the third time this season in the 2016 State B Championship Game last Saturday Night in Butte, Mont., at the Civic Center. The final score was 49-47. Though going into the State B as the Northern B Champions, Malta still was pitted against Class B's only other undefeated team Shepherd in a semi-final game that Malta won 51-45 in...
Early last Monday morning, gubernatorial candidate for Montana Greg Gianforte announced Phillips County Commissioner Lesley Robinson as his running mate. Almost 24-hours later, after dozens of interviews, Gianforte and Robinson made their way to Malta to celebrate the news here in Robinson's hometown. "I think it is important that Rural Montana has a voice in Helena," said Gianforte. "Lesley has certainly demonstrated leadership abilities here understanding the issues In Rural Montana. I was...
At last week’s Malta City Council meeting, officials talked of putting a dent into the thriving gopher population in the City parks and discussed the possibility of raising resident’s garbage rates in conjunction with the looming water rate increase. During the communications from the mayor portion of the night’s meeting, Mayor Shyla Jones said she was recently approached by former Public Works Director John Demarais who said he would volunteer his time to rid the parks of the vermin. “We h...
The Hi-Line Whist Tournament – which started in January – came to its conclusion Sunday night at Westside Café in Malta with a come from behind win by the father-daughter team of Byron and Nellie Ereaux. “It was all me,” Nellie joked after finding out the duo had been crowned champs. She said Byron taught her how to play the game three years ago at a family reunion and also admitted that she didn’t care if she wins or loses, but added her dad is of a different mind. “He wants to win,” she sa...
Nearly every March for more than 20 years my wife, Barb, and I towed a boat cross country to go fishing. It was always an adventure. We were caught in a snowstorm on Lake Powell, got lost on the Gulf Coast, and were nearly swamped by the wake of a passing ship on the Atlantic Ocean. We’ve driven through South Dakota blizzards, burned out wheel bearings on the boat trailer in the middle of nowhere, and been sidetracked by flat tires in backwoods Mississippi. Along the way we caught redfish, b...
Hi Mark, Apparently the insurance companies run the county too. For the last two days the Phillips County bridge crew and the Saco employees have been out lowering the dirt ramp leading up to the dump site. As I understand it, at some other sites some people have fallen in the dumpster and have sued, probably for money, so the insurance company said that things had to be lowered down. It's not as bad as I thought it could be, you can still stand in the back of a pickup and throw garbage over the wall. I imagine is happening in all the other...
To the editor: It’s Red Cross Month, a month during which we like to recognize everyday heroes who reach out to help their neighbors when they are in need. March has been recognized as Red Cross Month for more than 70 years. All of our presidents, including President Barack Obama, have designated March as Red Cross Month to recognize how the American Red Cross helps people across the country and around the world. Our Montana communities are full of everyday heroes. They are our dedicated volunteers, blood donors and financial contributors w...
Remember the spotted owl? As I recall this bird was going extinct if we didn't shut down the logging industry in the Pacific Northwest. It was shut down causing untold economic, social and, with the recent forest fires, ecologic damage. Did it save the owl? Has anyone heard anything lately? The last I heard its relative, the barred owl, was moving in and replacing the spotted owl. Remember the chant of the bureaucrats and Non Government Organizations (NGOs) that we had to save the spotted owl's habitat. At that time their habitat was defined...
ZORTMAN-Anne Greiner 71 died February 29, 2016 at her home. No services at this time. Condolences for the family may be left at www.kirkwoodfuneralhome.com. Anne Greiner was born July 25, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, but she spent much of her childhood wintering in Colorado and summering in the lake country of Minnesota where she gained her love of the Lord, nature, and all creatures tame or wild. Anne learned her artistic talents from her mother, her ingenuity from her father, her cooking talents...
Barbara Lee (Stubblefield) passed away March 9, 2016. She had been living at the Hi-Line Retirement Center. Services were held on March 14 in Turner, Mont. Condolences for the family may be left at www.kirkwoodfuneralhome.com. She was born on September 20, 1927, to Millie and Everett Stubblefield, the middle daughter of three. She attended school at Loring and finished high school in Malta before she went to Northern in Havre for a brief time. She married Eugene E. Cowan and raised four children, Richmund Scott (Roxanne), Scottsdale, AZ, Dixie...
Norma Caroline (Taylor) Wilson of Malta, Montana, 70 years of age, passed away at the Hi-Line Retirement Center on March 13, 2016. She was surrounded by the love of her family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on March 19, 2016 at the Malta Lutheran Church with Lay Pastor Steve Schumacher officiating. A late lunch will be served in the fellowship hall after the service. Cremation has taken place. Condolences for the family may be left at www.kirkwoodfuneralhome.com....
Robert E. Spoonheim, 87, of Malta, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2016, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls. Viewing and service were Monday, March 21, 2016, at the Turner American Lutheran Church. Burial will be in the Turner Cemetery. His family has requested that memorial donations be made in Bob's name to the Havre Food Bank, 453 5thSt. N, Havre, MT 59501, the Boys & Girls Club of the Hi-Line, PO Box 68, Havre, MT 59501, or to the charity of the donor's choice. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home...
The Phillips County Ambulance took a patient to the hospital recently. We are lucky to have this service. “Get well” to the patient and all who are sick. I went to the Sleeping Buffalo Resort with Jeanie G. recently. The water was hot and wonderful as usual. Congratulations to the Speech and Drama kids, especially Chalise Young (my granddaughter) who was the only student on the team from Saco. Salute to Hector Murdock who is in Basic Training in the National Guard. A convoy of jet airplanes has...
Hi-Line Whist On Friday, March 11, Agnes and Mary beat Curt and Pearl two games out of three, 14-9, 10-13 and 13-10. Pearl said the group “had a great time” and Curt said “it is like being in Disneyland, and I like it.” Malta Duplicate Bridge At the charity game held Wednesday, March 2, Donna Olson and Margo Rush ranked first. Madelyn Anderson and Keith Stine tied with Malcolm Clouse and Les Solberg for second place. Monday winners were Byron Ereaux and Clouse. Second was awarded to Stine and John Norgon. Whist On Tuesday, March 8, Leonard...
Phillips County Motor Sports, Inc. is offering four $500.00 scholarships to the graduating students in the Hi-Line area. The emphasis will be on automobile related training preferably at trade and vocational schools. President Kirkwood stated, “This is geared towards the student who may not have the high grades, but has a desire and will to further his education in the auto related field.” Applicants must be 2015 graduates to apply. Deadline for applications is April 15, 2016 which should be returned to PCMS, P O Box 31, Malta MT 59538 Sin...
Kyle Erickson, son of Curt and Tedi Erickson of Waynesville, Ohio, was named to the Dean’s List for the Autumn Semester, 2015, at Ohio State University. He is the grandson of Mike and Diane Erickson of Saco, Mont....
1 years ago March 16, 1916 Postmistress appointed for Malta It is officially announced from Washington D.C. that Ms. Nathalie Patton of this city has received the appointment from President Wilson for postmistress at this place and the appointment has already been confirmed by the senate. Miss Patton is a popular bookkeeper and cashier in the J.F. Kilduff store and had the Democrats looked for many months they could not have found a better or more capable person to handle the office here than...
In its 31st year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company, in collaboration with USA TODAY High School Sports, today announced Sophia Stiles of Malta High School as its 2015-16 Gatorade Montana Girls Basketball Player of the Year. Stiles is the second Gatorade Montana Girls Basketball Player of the Year to be chosen from Malta High School. The award, which recognizes not only outstanding athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the c...
Board President, Dan Sisco released the yearend financial reports for Family Matters, Inc. at their annual meeting this past week. Sisco noted he was pleased with the store's performance and noted a strong Bal-ance Sheet as well as Profit and Loss. The community owned store has over 160 individual shareholders who committed funds to start and open the store in 2000. Legally structured as a Montana C-Corporation, Family Matter is governed by a Board of Directors who hires and supervises...
The newly redesigned Malta Area Chamber of Commerce website is now live. In addition to the updated listings of Chamber Members, Board of Directors and Strategy, maltachamber.com also includes information for residents, visitors and potential employers in a concise, user-friendly and informative format. “Visitors to maltachamber.com will find a vibrant and updated look at our community, and all we have to offer,” says Dina Meneely of the Chamber of Commerce. “We want you to explore the Malta and Phillips County, MT area, whether you want to wo...
Easter is fast approaching, and Malta Merchants wants to make it easy for you to fill those Easter baskets or complete your holiday preparations here locally. On Monday March 21, downtown will be “hopping” for a late night opening, the Shop Hop! Stores will be open late, with many specials and sales. Whether you are looking for a flower bouquet, egg decorating supplies, sweet treats, a new outfit, unique book or something special to decorate your home, Malta has you covered. In addition to all the great shopping, Malta Merchants is giving you...
Please be advised the Phillips Co Sheriff’s Office is no longer doing GVW Term permits. These are the yearly permits for the over-width/height/weight that most semi trucks and trailers need. You can access these permits by going to www.mdt.mt.gov, then go to Doing Business-Commercial Motor Carriers-Permitting. Or you can call 406-444-7262, with questions. Our office will still be doing the 3 day trip permits. Please remember to file a new burn permit for the 2016 year. If you plan on doing any burning in 2016, please file one BEFORE you s...
The Malta Senior Center will host what they envision to be the 1st annual Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner, Saturday, March 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. President Barb Stevens stated, "All ages are welcome as there have been inquiries as if the younger people may attend these events". Free will offering will go towards building maintanence. Phillips County Transit Service will provide free rides to the event; call 654-5301to add your name to the list. The group will also have a booth at Ag Day with giveaways and information on the center. A $40...
A memorial service was held at the Dodson School on Saturday for Weylin Kienenberger with Orvin Solberg officiating. A reception was served for the friends and relatives after at the school. On Sunday after church the Catholic ladies hosted a fundraiser to help Ron and Weylin with medical expenses due to his hospitalization and death. Dora Henry attended a Council on Aging meeting in Malta on Wednesday. Dora and Polly Solberg were in Havre on Thursday. On Saturday afternoon Polly Solberg was in...
PhillCo Economic Growth Council’s newly redesigned website, www.phillco.org, provides an engaging place to learn about Phillips County, and provides information for potential and existing businesses. PhillCo’s mission is to assist in improving the area’s economic stability and the residents’ standard of living, this redesign is part of the county’s positioning for just that. The revamped site includes high definition pictures of the area that stir the excitement about all that Phillips County has to offer. Updated details about PhillCo’s...