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Ag Day was back in Malta on Friday, March 25, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., after a two-year break due to you know what, and judging by the attendance, it was missed! The members of the Malta Fire Department were cooking hamburgers, fish sandwiches, baked beans, and drinks at the fire station for a freewill donation. They also had some of their new purchases out on tables for people to see what their money/donations are going towards. (Personal note, the Flir thermal guns are really fun to look...
It is spring cleaning time for the Malta City Crew, reported Eric Witmer at the last Malta City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 22. Filling in for Public Works Director, Jim Truelove, Witmer informed the council that street patching has begun. The city crew is also blading alleys and the street sweeper has been out cleaning the remnants of winter away. Witmer also told the council that the cardboard yard between the fire station and MOI has been cleaned up and the fencing has been taken down....
Phillips County Hospital and Family Health Clinic in Malta Montana today announced it has been recognized as a 2022 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, this annual recognition program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX™. "To receive this award from a prestige organization, such as The Chartis Center for Rural Health speaks loads to what Phillips County Hospital and Family Health Clinic had set out...
We have been having some really good days and there is a little green starting to show through in places, not much, but every bit counts. Polly Solberg attended services for Lois Bruckner on Friday and Saturday in Malta. Condolences are sent to the family of Lewelyn (Boos) McNamara in their loss. Steve and Judy Henry of Laurel were up to mom Dora's for a day again this week. Polly Solberg and Dora Henry were in Havre Wednesday for some tests for Polly and some shopping. Polly visited some old...
Wow! Monday already! Last week was a beautiful spring week! I am still waiting for the true sign of spring…the song of the Meadowlark! I was looking around in my tiny flower bed and I saw a bit of green coming up, an iris leaf! So hopeful! I’ve been working at the Great Plains Dinosaur Museum a little this week getting the new merchandise labeled and priced. Dolly Anne Wilcutt helped me on Saturday. I attended a memorial service for Dorothy Granlund on Saturday. Dorothy and her family lived nor...
NOTE: There will no preschool screening at the Whitewater School on Tues. March 29, 2022. Call the school for further information. There was a reception party in honor of our Whitewater Penguins/North Country Mavericks, girls basketball team. The coach, Amber Erickson, and all assistants, and most parents were there too. Congratulations to our girls on their winning 3rd in the State. Many from Whitewater attended the tournament in Great Falls. Now the young athletes are practicing for track...
They have been doing some work in the upstairs area of The Palace building where my father, Dr. Mike Veseth worked. They are going to put apartments up there. There will be a plumbing shop where Central Video used to be. I am not sure what they will do with the brick building between Central Video and the alley. It looks worn down....
I recently read that Kalispell is the fastest-growing town of its size in the nation. Bozeman isn’t far behind in third place. Apparently both towns offer what newcomers are looking for: mountainous vistas, fast-flowing streams, and every retail shopping and dining opportunity available. But now an even more ominous trend is beginning to creep across the sprawling Big Sky landscape: folks are leaving those over-crowded hot spots and moving to the ‘burbs, in this case eastern Montana. Could Glend...
Lewellyn Boos McNamara peacefully passed away on March 25, 2022, surrounded by her family. Lewellyn was born July 27, 1931, on the Boos homestead north of Wagner, MT. to August and Anna Boos. Lewellyn grew up in a fun and music-filled home with four brothers and three sisters. Her father once said, "We have a musical family, even our sewing machine is a Singer." Lewellyn graduated from Dodson High School in 1950. She spent a few years helping on the family farm and then moved to Malta and...
The Vietnam War ended March 25, 1975, however, it lingers in so many peoples' minds as a bitter lonely experience and with little for support and respect for our soldiers upon returning back to U. S. soils. The Gulf of Tonkin, a much debated item with varying stories, was also known as the USS Maddox incident and is said to have marked the formal entry of the U.S. into the Vietnam War. One billion dollars was spent on the war by the U.S. alone. In 1982, the awesome Vietnam Memorial Wall was...
Blake Ozark, Cole Kittleson, Jonah Owens, a friend from Arizona, Rowdy Bell, Lexie, and Jimmy Murdock were at Murdock's doing some cow business on Friday. Lorraine Hellie who works in Malta, gets a ride out to our fair city and spends the weekends and has some big news from the “big city”. Our friend Vic Lefdahl is gone now too. Lefdahls were good friends and neighbors of the Egil Solberg and other South country people....
Malta Senior Center BINGO is every Friday at 1:00 at the Malta Senior Center Malta Head Start Malta Head Start is now accepting applications for the 2022-23 school year for three and four year olds. No fee is required for preschool services - all we ask of you is the gift of your time. Enrollment is limited! Please call us at 406-654-2005. Men's Golf League 3-31-22. Notice to all interested Men’s League golfers. There will be an informational/planning meeting for the Marian Hills Men’s Golf League on March 31st at 7:00 pm at the Tin Cup. Ele...
1 years ago- Wednesday, March 28, 2012 Pavilion re-build draws 10 bidders; Clausen & Sons submits apparent low bid: $1,640,000 Ten companies made bids Tuesday to be the firm that will build the 150’ x 240’ replacement for the Milk River Pavilion. The apparent low bid was submitted by Clausen and Sons Construction of Havre. They submitted a base bid of $1,640,000 with a bid of $40,530 for open frame bleachers which is included in their base bid. County commissioners voted to take the bids under advisement so their architect Kevin Nelson of CTA...
The Malta Elementary School held its science fair in the elementary gymnasium on Monday, March 21, and held the awards ceremony on Tuesday, March 22. "The science fair is new for me," said Malta Elementary Principal Mrs. Seymour. "The PIE ladies were a great help in setting it up and getting the awards for the students. It was really enjoyable to walk around and see all the hard work the students put into their projects. I would like to see more participants in the older grades for next year,...
On Wednesday March 24, 2022 DHS was able to hold their first Science Fair since COVID. We didn't have as many entries but we are convinced that it will continue to grow and grow. A big thank you to our judges this year: Mr. Gary Weitz, Mrs. Reba Weitz, Mrs. Mary Nordlund, and Ms. Debbie Solberg. All grades K-10 participated and the results are as follows: Overall Grand Prize Demonstration was awarded to Lily Bearcub and Nicole TurnsPlenty for Magic! They are both 7th graders. Trophy winners – "...
The following Malta High School students have made the Honor Roll for the second quarter of the 2021-22 school year. Seniors: Kaylee Bishop, Connor Clausen, Jade Darrington, Eion Estill, Kaden LaBrie, Justine Lamb, Dallan Messerly, Ashlynn Morser, Taylor Score, Connor Tuss, Zachary Ulrich, Brynn Varady, Rex Williamson. Juniors: Addy Anderson, Madyson Bain, Kira Beck, Kaden Bishop, Jared Eggebrecht, Spencer Gibbs, Isabelle Hallenberg, Elijah Hanson, Rylee Hines, Tye Jones, Kennedy Koss, Allison Kunze, Draven Lageson, Grant Larson, Deion...
Jaycee Layne Erickson, a senior at Saco High School, is the 2022 recipient of the Fred L. Robinson Scholarship. The scholarship is in the amount of $10,000.00 and awarded annually by the family of Malta businessman Fred L. Robinson. Jaycee plans to attend college at Montana Tech in Butte to pursue a degree in nursing. Jaycee will also play basketball for the Lady Orediggers. She is actively involved in Student council, National Honor Society, BPA, Band, Choir, and has been a class officer...
It was another successful year for Saco Business Professionals of America (BPA). Saco BPA attended the State Leadership Conference on March 13-15 in Billings. Activities included competing in their WSAP events, attending all sessions, participating in the Special Olympics awareness walk, and attending the karaoke night social. Top twenty individual results include: Marshall Caves - 13th in Ethics and Professionalism Dylan Brown - 15th in ICD-10-CM Medical Diagnostic Coding Blaine Downing - 18th...
For the second weekend in a row, more than 2,400 youth wrestlers took over the First Interstate Bank Arena at MetraPark in Billings, from Saturday, March 26, to Sunday, March 27. The Malta Wrestling Club consisted of 19 wrestlers and the group took 53rd place overall with a score of 55 points. Teams flew from as far away as Pennsylvania to compete. Gemma Wright led the charge for Malta, taking first place in the Girls 8 & Under 42 class. Though the division consisted of three wrestlers, Wright...
Phillips County basketball was well represented in the 2021 3C District All-Conference lists. The North Country Lady Mavericks, who finished third at the Girls State C Tournament a few weeks ago landed four of the team's starters on the district list; Jaycee Erickson, Teagan Erickson, Paige Wasson, and Kora LaBrie. Sixth-man Zandora Longtree was also named to the list. Three of the starters, J. Erickson, T. Erickson, and Wasson were named to the All-State list and earned a spot on the Defensive...
In search of Spring, Summer, and Fall grazing for 30-100 pairs. If have anything, please contact: Drew Brewer 406-599-3726 ---------------------------- Hi-Line Retirement Center Help Wanted Immediate Openings Hire on Bonuses Available CNA up to $2,000 LPN up to 5,000 RN up to 6,000 Call Millissa @ 406-654-1190 for details ---------------------------- Underground Sprinkler System Maintenance Bids are being sought for the 2022 summer season for Malta Elementary and Malta Middle/High School. Interested contractors may obtain a bid sheet from Jana...
ANIMAL CONTROL As a reminder to all pet owners within city limits the City of Malta Ordinance No. 453 states that all dogs and/or cats residing in the city limits are required to be vaccinated and licensed with the City on or before January 1st of each year. Animal licenses can be obtained at the City Clerk’s office for a fee of $10.00 and proof of current rabies vaccination. Any animal found running at large whether licensed or unlicensed, any dog in a public recreation area not controlled by leash, any animal disturbing the peace (10:00 pm t...
