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The staff at the Phillips County Museum, going into its 35th year, spent the winter getting items organized and some of the displays revamped, one of which featuring a World War I machine gun that was stuck in a far off corner. "It is in our new military display," said PC Museum Curator Lori Taylor. "We found the machine gun in the corner and nobody knew it was here. We had a military display before, but the gun was what started me to change the display for this year." Taylor said the paperwork...
After discussing, researching and tirelessly working to secure loans and grants, the Malta City Council is ready to enter into what they hope is many water projects, the first an estimated $6.4 project set to begin within the next few months. The bids by contractors for the project are expected to be opened on Wednesday (March 30) and the work is tentatively set to begin in mid-April or early May, according to Malta Mayor Shyla Jones. “Even though I think it will be a big inconvenience to p...
Since January of 2016 the Phillips County Sheriff’s Office has arrested close to a dozen individuals and issued nearly two dozen citations for misdemeanor drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia. Most of the cases are still under investigation, and the suspects do include juveniles. Montana Code 45-9-102 misdemeanor possession of dangerous drugs is any amount of marijuana which does not exceed 60grams. This does not apply to that drug which is packaged or intended for distribution or resale which constitutes a felony. A person c...
The Dodson School Board recently approved a technology upgrade to improve the school’s antiquated building equipment in order to progress communication, presentations to students, classroom management and overall learning. Dodson School Superintendent Gary Weitz, in his first year at the school, said that parts of technology tools and resources in the classroom are strong – the school has purchased a number of Ipads and Google Chrome books over the last few years – but added that they are nearly worthless if they can’t run correctly. “Our st...
At the final Malta City Council meeting, held last week, an update on the gopher problems in city parks, a change in how zoning permits will be handled in the future and a report from the Parks and Recreation Board were all presented to council members. A change in the way which the City of Malta will deal with building permits, as there is no longer a certified City Building Inspector on staff, was decided upon at a previous City Council Meeting. Mayor Shyla Jones said that in the past, zoning permits were based on a percentage of the...
My daughter Leslie and I took a hike yesterday on an island at the mouth of Tampa Bay. It was a beautiful day, temperatures in the high 60s and not a cloud in the sky. Leslie had taken a few days off from her job in Atlanta to join my wife and me in Florida. We had already done all the touristy things -- walked the beach, wasted a few dollars in the tacky shops, and eaten our fill of shrimp. It was Leslie’s last day here and being a Montana girl she suggested the hike. I’d walked the same tra...
Let’s hope that scientists in one of the nations that refer to America as the Great Satan don’t figure out how to bounce death ray beams off cell phone satellites. If so, many youths in the country will be fried instantly. Cell phones have altered America’s entire social and cultural landscape. Youngsters who can’t afford essentials, like food and clothing, somehow can afford cell phones, and use them constantly. Social amenities, such as greeting when passing someone in a hall or on a sidewalk, no longer exist among young people because...
The world is full of people who want to see you fail. The kind of people who cannot stand to see things going positive for anyone but themselves. We have all dealt with these types of people. We know to take the criticism with a grain of salt, but it’s hard to be productive with this kind of energy surrounding you. Anyone who does let it get to them runs the risk of it affecting their career and income. While you cannot make these people disappear, there are many ways to make dealing with them easier. Ignoring the hate is a good first step. W...
To expand on my experience during the state tournament, I figured I would tell you about my first experience with a heart rate monitor. Being a Bears, White Sox and Bulls fan really set me up for failure because I know no lead is ever safe and they always leave me on the edge of my seat. When I’m deep into a game I know that at any moment my heart rate goes crazy. When the Malta Mustangs faced off against Wolf Point in the Class B State title in Butte a few years ago, it was my first taste of a...
On Saturday, March 26, children were treated to an Easter Egg Hunt in Saco with both real eggs and the plastic sort. The real eggs were provided by the Saco Chamber of Commerce while the plastic ones were donated by Place Salon & Spa, Pippin DJ & Karaoke, Cabin Cafe, and Robert and Rhonda Caves. Hiders of the eggs were Dick Caves, Howard Pippin, Chayten Pippin and Nena Malmend....
We are hitting the end of March and my tulips are up, not blooming but they are up! My trees in the back yard have blossomed and every day it seems like I hear a new song from the birds migrating through. How neat is that? Spring! Jonnae and Jim Slade and son of Billings spent a few days at the Lumsden home for Easter. They spent Easter dinner time with Salsbery's east of Malta. Whitney and Jay Blunt and boys enjoyed Easter dinner with the Blunts from South of Malta. Pete and Carol Lumsden,...
Sympathy to the victims of the Brussels’s attacks. We pray for peace. Get well wishes to Irene Wedalyn, Chinook. They were Whitewater residents years ago. Loulabelle Bessell has been doing taxes for former businesses out of state. She is home now. Recently, I saw Carrie Simonson, her adopted family and her son. The oldest daughter can sing like a bird! Speaking of birds, the “people snow birds” Lyb and Eunice Simonson and Gayle and LeRoy Simonson, returned to Whitewater from Arizona. They misse...
Malta Duplicate Bridge Wednesday, March 16, saw Lois Goodheart and Malcolm Clouse share first place with Anna Faye Simms and Keith Ruzicka. Second was earned by John Norgon and Keith Stine. Monday winners were Malcolm Clouse and Anne Faye Simms. Nellie Ereaux and Byron Ereaux tied with Cathy Solberg and Bonnie Millar for second place. Whist On Tuesday, March 22, Jeanette took first place with 52 points, Roger Ereaux was second and the traveling prize was awarded to Roy Baeth. Pinochle Lou Olson took first place with 9,080, second went to Barb...
Malta Senior Meals Thursday, March 31 - Salisbury steak Friday, April 1st - April Fools Day - No menu available Tuesday, April 5th - No menu available March birthdays - Marty Bandle, Dorothy Barton, Esther Brosseau, Nettie Brown, Glenna Gilmore, Sharon Kienenberger, Al Kroll, Grace Lucas, Linda Mingneau, and George Soennichsen. If you are a March baby and not on our list let us know when you sign in for dinner. Winner to be announced next week. AA Meeting Saturdays. The Outback AA Meeting is held every Saturday at 4 p.m. at 139 9th St. SW in...
Input is being sought from the public about the Little Rockies Travel Management Plan. The Bureau of Land Management Malta Field Office will hold a Public Meeting 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, April 5, in the First State Bank Community Room at 1 S 1st Street E., Malta. The meeting will start the 30-day scoping period. The BLM is looking for input on motorized vehicle, off-highway vehicle, snowmobile and non-motorized transportation uses on public lands in the Little Rockies Travel Management Planning Area of Phillips County. A variety of BLM specialists...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is asking anglers, and those interested in accessing fish information, for their assistance in developing a new fisheries information site. FWP seeks to gather input from the public to determine what information is most valuable, usable, and understandable. The current “Fishing Guide” and “MFISH” applications available on the fwp.mt.gov website are the primary means FWP uses to provide fish and angling data for Montana water bodies, accounting for more than 230,000 page visits per year. Those interested can pro...
The joint boards of the Hi-Line Retirement Center and the Phillips County Hospital held their first meeting on Monday, March 21st, since the separation of administration. They felt it was necessary to get together for the health care of Phillips County. They found that there were several areas that they were drifting apart in that through discussions they were going to work more on to hopefully offer better care to the county and to be more efficient for both facilities. Marty Johnson, the Hospital board chair and Rick Mikkelson, HLRC board...
1 years ago March 30, 1916 Electric Light Company may suspend operations It is rumored that the electric light plant will close down the first of the month unless different arrangements can be made. The people of Malta will greatly miss the electric lights in their homes and businesses. The reason for the proposed shutdown is the high price of fuel and the lack of support. In the early evening the plant has a good load, but after 10 or 11 o'clock, there is little doing. The City refuses to giv...
March 8, 2016 2:44 a.m. 911 received from a local business reporting a female banging on the windows of the business; Deputy responded to the call; information added to existing case file. 3:55 a.m. 911 received requesting an ambulance for a female having trouble breathing; local EMT Crew responded to the call; patient transported to the PC Hospital. 10:58 a.m. PC Hospital requested an ambulance for a flight crew pickup from the airport, transport to the hospital and back to the airport with their patient; local EMT Crew handled the call. 4:08...
Next time you register your vehicle, you can make a difference. Just all you need to do is ask the clerk to add a donation for brain injury education and prevention to your vehicle registration. It is that easy! Phillips County has benefited from the brain injury prevention and education fund. As an example, in the summer of 2015, 128 bike helmets were purchased with the funds. Those helmets were distributed at the 100th Phillips County fair and at Malta Trails bike events. Please help Montana decrease its high per capita incidence of brain...
Nashville singer and songwriter Jonathan Kingham must be doing something right. In his first few years on the scene, he quickly developed into a seasoned performer while sharing the stage with the likes of Shawn Colvin, Joan Osborne, Michael McDonald, Doug Stone and Vanessa Carlton. He has toured with such diverse acts as Julio Iglesias Jr. and currently plays keyboard and steel guitar for Toad the Wet Sprocket. Kingham’s fourth independent album “Smooth out the Lines”, hails lush string arrangements, tasteful electric guitars and understated v...
Seniors – Jenise Amestoy, Shelby Brookie, Tyson Carney, Jase Galt, Marley Manoukian, Hailey Nicholson, Frankie Orahood, Taryn Shores, Keenan VanWichen and Joleen Waters. Juniors – Jayce Bishop, Nate Costin, Cru Darrah, Kristi Granlund, Raleigh Hunter, Peyton Meeks, Grant O’Brien, Blake Sjostrom, Sophia Stiles. Sophomores – Samantha Dolphay, Grace Doucette, Zach Drabbs, Travis Epperson, Tel Jensen, Adessa Judd, Kendall Koss, Konner Kuehn, Bella Mackey, Samantha Mitchell, Billie Orahood, Joanie Sjostrom. Freshmen – Reba Doucette, Reese Sjostrom,...
Members of Malta Middle School Builders' Club spent a busy morning at Head Start in Malta hiding Easter eggs for the young children. Following the egg hunt, Builders Club members read to their young friends. Builders Club and Key Club activities continue to be supported by Malta Kiwanis. Courtesy photo, caption provided by Rosemary S. Veseth....
Members of Webelos Den Pack #432 take a break from cleaning the trail head to the Trafton Trail to pose for a photo. Nice work, lads....
