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When the clock hit zero the fur stopped fling and the baskets stopped falling, but the boasting, the boasting was just beginning. A four team, single elimination Donkey Basketball tournament was held in Malta on Saturday evening with team Badonkadonks, coached by Greg Ziegler and Cohen Ereaux, taking home the first place trophy with a 10-6 win over the Jack 5. Prior to the championship game, Coach Ziegler — wearing a pair of cutoff, denim shorts that could make a Hooters waitress blush — was...
Some folks people haven’t seen around these parts for a while were at the Phillips County Museum last Tuesday in Malta … at least in spirit. A large crowd gathered at the museum to watch 42 Malta Middle School sixth grades students reenact some of the lives and times of some Phillips County residents from the past — some famous and some beloved relatives — in full costumes reciting colorful histories during the ‘Wax Museum.’ Ryan Meneely sported a bent brimmed cowboy hat, black duster, bea...
Predators, cyberbullying and sexting are things we don’t like to think about while we are online or is something that we think, “can’t happen to us,” but to protect our children and ourselves, we need to be aware of these digital dangers and how to limit the risks. On Tuesday, April 18, at 6 p.m. at Malta High School Auditorium, Blaine County Undersheriff and member of the Montana ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children) Task Force, Frank Billmayer, will present, Protecting Our Children from the Digital Dark Side. The internet is a powerfu...
Saco School’s Superintendent Wade Sundby hosted a meeting with Saco taxpayers recently to explain why the School District is asking voters to approve a $200,000 mill levy to help support the schools following at least 18-months of declining gas tax revenue. “Our current problem is simple,” Supt. Sundby said. “Everybody can look around the community and see the decline in our gas tax. It not only affects you, with your families, but also affects the operation of our school.” Supt. Sundby said in 2010-11, the gas tax revenue in Saco was appro...
HELENA -- The Montana Senate is considering a bill passed by the House 62-38 late last month that would provide partial forgiveness of student loans for farmers. Introduced by Rep. Zach Brown, D-Bozeman, House Bill 631 would repay up to half of a farmer’s student loans if he or she commits to farming or ranching for a minimum of five years. Student loan debt is a big issue facing our economy in general,” Brown said. “It’s holding back young professionals.” Brown said the issue is particularly relevant to the agriculture industry, which he...
Patients at Phillips County Hospital will soon benefit from access to the latest computed tomography (CT) diagnostic technology made possible through a grant from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust’s Rural Healthcare Program. Helmsley has awarded Phillips County Hospital $400,000 for a new 64-slice CT scanner. CT scanners provide essential diagnostic images of structures inside the body. A new CT scanner will allow for faster scans that produce high-quality images, allowing medical staff to quickly determine health status a...
Sympathy to family of Tom Watson. He played violin beautifully. Calving is in full swing all over. Calves are so cute but branding time will soon be here and it is terrible that calves and also lambs will be tortured by ranching operations. There must be another way. Linda Berg’s sister Jane and husband, and also friend Mary Anne, all from Canada, were in Whitewater. Many went to the Swishfest in Malta. The Whitewater team won, including the Green children. Welcome back to the Wisher family who...
The Junior and Senior classes left Wednesday for Helena to attend State Legislature. Such an amazing opportunity. The Saco track team attended the Nashua meet in Glasgow. Chris DePuydt placed 5th in 100m, 2nd in high jump, 5th in long jump and 3rd in 400m. Ty Murphy placed 1st in pole vault, 5th in high jump. Dustin Ostrom had a personal record in the 100m. Chandler Pippin placed 5th in triple jump. Josh Salveson had a personal record in the 200m, and placed 4th in pole vault. Bailey Funk placed 1st in pole vault, 1st in triple jump, 3rd in...
Ainsley Mae Dunbar Isla Janine is proud to announce the arrival of her baby sister, Ainsley Mae Dunbar. She was born on March 30, 2017 at 10:51 a.m. She weighed 7 pounds and 14 ounces and is 20 inches long. Blessed parents are Grant and Melissa Dunbar. Grandparents are Craig and Janine Stiles of Malta, Shelley Dunbar of Malta and Dave and Jane Dunbar of Whitewater. Great grandparents are Dwayne Simanton Sr. of Malta, Mary Lou Sintler of Malta and Shirley Dunbar of Whitewater. Isabelle Lee Curley Brandy and Clint Curley of Wagner, Mont., are...
Malta Senior Meals Thursday, Apr 13th - Baked chicken Friday, Apr 14th - Dill salmon Tuesday, Apr 18th - Lasagna casserole Do you have a birthday in April? Be sure to sign up for a 10 meal certificate for April when you sign in for dinner.. Auxiliary Girls State Applications The Malta American Legion Auxiliary is accepting Girls State applications. Applications are available on-line at mtlegion.org. Please follow instructions. Girls State session will run Sunday June 11 to Saturday June 17, 2017 at Carroll College in Helena. Applications must b...
Since moving to Malta, I have been intrigued with the wildlife around the area. I am relieved to say that I have not encountered any predators like wolves or bears yet living in the bustling metropolis that is Malta, but I have seen a few things that I haven’t encountered in the Chicago land Suburb I call my hometown. The first animal I saw here was the controversial Buffalo. Somewhere around Fort Peck, my then fiancée Susan and I were on a double date with her parents and we pulled up to an ar...
Dear Editor, Amazing - during the presidential campaign candidate Trump promised "America First." With President Trump's budget cuts to many social and health programs for many financially disadvantaged Americans - Trump chose to go after the Syria's deplorable activity against THEIR people - recently the chemical gassing - an unbelievable happening - spending for missiles alone was $59 MILLION. Thought the Constitution requires Congress to OK any order to go to war unless it is an imminent to the United States. Unfortunately planes were...
MALTA-Florence J. Frye, 96, a homemaker, passed away Friday, April 7, 2017 at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte, Neb., while visiting family. The family will receive friend sat 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12 at the Kirkwood Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, April 13 at the Kirkwood Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in the Malta Cemetery. Condolences for the family may be left at www.kirkwoodfuneralhome.com. Florence was born April 20, 1920 in Sun...
The Malta P.E.O. Chapter AK members are preparing for their 13th annual spring salad luncheon which celebrates Administrative Assistant’s Day. The luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, April 26, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Little White Church. The menu consists of hearty wholesome salads, homemade buns and dessert. Proceeds from the luncheon are designated for scholarships. P.E.O. supports education on the local, state and national level. The $8 luncheon tickets may be purchased from members or at the door....
Lesley Robinson, former Phillips County Commissioner, have been selected by the Secretary of the Air Force to attend National Security Forum at Air War College, Maxwell Air Force Base Alabama May 9-11, 2017. The NSF provides a frank and candid exchange of views on national security matters among our invited guests, Air War College students, and senior military and civilian leaders. The week is devoted to exploring the many issues that affect the current and future security of our country. Each year the Air War College (AWC) hosts the National S...
Vivian Francis Hellie was born April 12, 1917 in Coal Harbor, North Dakota. At the age of 6 months she came to Phillip County, Montana with her mother,Nora Hellie and her siblings. They settled on a homestead on Whitewater Creek. She attended the Community School through the eighth grade. In 1934 she married Leonard McMullen. Seven children were born of this union. Ray (Arabelle), Wilma (Bud) Mavencamp, Barbara (Morris) Mavencamp, Patricia (Derold) Omdahl , Michael (Meriam), Robert (Bonnie) and...
1 years ago April 5, 1917 The warclouds are drawing close. Several hundred people gathered at the Odd Fellows Hall on call of Mayor Harry Cosner to display their patriotism and approve sending a telegram of support to President Woodrow Wilson. ■ ■ ■ The situation had its grim side too, as a German farmer from the north country was escorted to the band stand on Front Street and requested to take off his hat and salute the U.S. flag in the presence of a large crowd of citizens. The man had p...
Please remember to file a new burn permit for the 2017 year. If you plan on doing any burning in 2017, please file one BEFORE you start to burn. These permits are good for all of 2017 and you only have to file one a year, not every time you burn. All 2016 permits will no longer be valid after December 31, 2016. Thank you! Please be advised the Phillips Co Sheriff’s Office is no longer doing GVW Term or Trip permits. These are the yearly and 3-day permits for the over-width/height/weight that most semi trucks and trailers need. You can access t...
What a treat the Malta Middle School sixth grade class brought to the PC Museum last Tuesday. Farmers, tough men, gentle ladies, and past teachers are just some of the characters that passed through our doors. Students took on the persona of a person of their choice and became wax museum figures. Breaking from their frozen stance only when one stepped on a button in front of them at which time the figure came to life and gave a brief biography. If you were unable to attend last Tuesday’s event never fear the wax museum will be back next year i...
Whist On Tuesday, April 4, Leonard Leader took first with 53 while Jeanette Heinle took second with 45. The traveling prize was awarded to Kevin Stevens. Pinochle On Thursday, April 6, Shirley Jones ruled the day after netting 6,920 for a first place finish. Ken Ruzicka scored 5,680 good for second, and the traveling prize was shared by Ken Ruzicka and Clair Waters. Malta Duplicate Bridge On Wednesday, March 29, Keith Stine and Frances Slade came in first. Lois Goodheart and Bonnie Millar earned second placed. The following Wednesday saw...
Kurt R. Hofer LORING COLONY-Kurt R. Hofer, 62, a lifelong farmer, passed away Friday, April 7 at his home with his family at his side. Visitation will be Monday, April 10, at the Loring Colony. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, April 11 at the Colony. Burial will be in the Loring Colony Cemetery. Condolences for the family may be left at www.kirkwoodfuneralhome.com....
10 marked the 26th annual writing contest sponsored by the Alpha Zeta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma. This year’s theme, “What will you be doing in 30 years?” saw the students take many approaches to their stories, but most included changes in technology that will affect their lives. Three hundred and fifty-five essays were entered for cash prizes in six grade levels, K, 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, and 9-12. The contest is open to all students in Phillips County and Hinsdale. Essays were critiqued by two judges in each category with first, secon...
Yes, spring is here. The temps are moderate, the precipitation is fleeting, and the sunshine is sporadic! My tulips are up but not blossoming yet. The trees are budding and many of the blossoms are hanging on! Jupiter is prominent in the evening sky and Venus takes over in the dawn! Jeanie Green and I went on the Amtrak to Whitefish on Friday. My sister Dee picked me up and we spent the weekend exploring the area that she loves so much! We visited with Chris, Sally and Jessie Arndt, saw the...
Notice of Audit Publication An audit of the affairs of the City of Malta has been conducted by WIPFLi CPAs & Consultants. The audit covered the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016. Section 2-7-521, MCA, requires the publication of the following summary of significant findings. Summary of Significant Findings: The audit report for the City of Malta for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016 contains an independent Auditor’s Report on the City’s basic financial statements. The report issued for the fiscal year ended June 20, 2016 contains opi...
HELP WANTED Position Opening Assistant Business Manager Open until filled. Applications available at the Central Office or the School Website www.malta.k12.mt.us Salary: DOE Contract length: twelve months, part time. Qualifications: High School Diploma. Accounting experience desired. Personal Assistant needed: Must be flexible, Efficient, Organised and a Good Communicator. $500 Weekly Mon - Fri Contact- George: [email protected] The City of Malta is accepting applications for Seasonal Lifeguards. Applications and job descriptions are...