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Little thought about becoming a deacon in the Catholic Church ever crossed the mind of a young, tall country kid growing up on the north flats of Saco, Montana. But after four years on concentrated efforts, sacrifices, adjustments and miles...Tom DePuydt was ordained as a deacon in Billings, Montana. Or, as he described it...it was more of "a calling" than "a decision." "I have always been active in the Church and in the community. In some ways, I am doing what I have always been doing; serving...
Joining Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Gov. Greg Gianforte last week visited with a longtime partner of the Block Management Program in Valley County. “Landowners like Leonard are absolutely essential when it comes to the success of public access programs in Montana,” said Katie Iverson, FWP access coordinator in Region 6. “Their willingness to allow the public on their private property for hunting is vital to the continuation of Montana’s hunting heritage.” “Through block management, Montanans have access to nearly 8 million acres of private...
Over 150 people attended the recent meeting of the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) town hall regarding the failure of the St. Mary Siphon on June 17, 2024. The BOR has temporarily transferred the siphon project to the Joint Board under EXM process. This allows the Joint Board to manage the siphon engineering and removes 35% of the cost of the project. The BOR had assembled a team of engineers and members of the Blackfeet Tribe to see what the next steps would be for the damaged siphon. In addition t...
On Tuesday, July 9, the Malta City Council met at 5 p.m. and opened with the pledge to the flag; in attendance were Mayor John Demarais and all four council members: David Rummel, Bonnie Wiederrick, Bill Hicks and Laura Pankratz. Also present were Sheriff Jerry Lytle, Undersheriff Faith Robinson, Deputy Matt Roberts, James Sintler, Melissa Moog, Shonda Jenkins, Mary Oxarart, Sascha Lulloff, Marilyn Taylor and Kayla Warren. Mayor Demarais announced that the City Council minutes are now required by State law to be posted within five days of the...
Dear Editor, District Court Judge Katherine Bidegaray is the right choice to be the next justice on the Montana Supreme Court. Having worked as her law clerk for four years and appeared in front of her this past year, I have seen her be impartial, fair, and respectful to each party in every case she has. She was born and raised on a Richland County farm and ranch, and she knows the importance of preparation, hard work, and self-discipline. Judge Bidegaray cares deeply about the state of Montana, the rule of law and fundamental fairness, and the...
Dear Editor, I’ve seen some political ads lately that have raised some questions on my mind. The ads are for Jon Tester. The one I’m thinking of, in particular, shows several individuals who claim to be veterans saying how Tester has worked for veterans, and they will vote for him for that reason. Question 1: Who are these people? What are their last names? Where do they live? When and where did they serve? If they did, thanks to them. But if I were asked to endorse someone for senator, I’d make sure everyone could find out who I was and why my...
Cleaning out the house has been a chore. It takes time to go through twenty years of accumulation of stuff, some of it worth saving, most of it not. A lot of it came with us when we moved from Bozeman, including a box labeled rocks and another labeled iron. Opening them for the first time in decades I was disappointed to find they were just that — a box of relatively unremarkable rocks and old horseshoes. What had I been thinking? At least it was easy to dispose of them. Another rock is more dif...
Douglas Alan Kroll of Reston, Virginia, passed away on July 7th, at the age of 64. He was survived by his beloved wife Kelly Kroll, father Al Kroll, daughter Katie Cossey (Derek), son David Kroll, grandchildren Duke and Kennedy Cossey, and numerous Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, and Cousins. Preceding him in his death was his mother Ruby Kroll, and brother Kim Kroll. Doug was born in Havre, Montana, to Al and Ruby Kroll. He attended Glasgow High School where he was on the varsity football, wrestling,...
Douglas Lee Plouffe, 91, born February 23, 1933, from Wagner, Montana, passed away July 10th. He was preceded in death by his first wife Evelyn Faye Watson from Malta, Montana. He is also preceded in death by his siblings Margaret Plouffe Siroshton (Hank), Sonny Amos Plouffe (Ilene), Alan Plouffe (Dorothy), and Thelma Plouffe Carnahan (Gene). Doug and Evelyn lived in Memphis, Tennessee, while Doug was in the Navy SEABEES. From 1956-1986 Doug worked for Burlington Northern Railroad in Havre as a...
Shirley (O’Brien) Jones, 81, went to be with our Lord on July 6, 2024, in Glasgow, Mont. Shirley was born on April 11, 1943, to James and Ethel (Nelson) O’Brien in Virginia. Shirley moved to Malta, Mont., at a very young age. Shirley married Marvin Jones on August 26, 1959. To this union four children were born: Shawna, Marvin Troy, Mark and Darcy. Shirley worked as a waitress and cook. She owned her own cafe, Bears, until it burned to the ground, but that didn’t stop her from cooking, which she loved. Shirley enjoyed her flowers, having a “gr...
God lent us one of his best when he sent Wilma J (McMullen) Mavencamp to Leonard and Vivian McMullen on November 10, 1937. After 86 years on earth, God then called her home on Wednesday, July 10th. Wilma was the second of seven children. She was born at the McMullen homestead north of Whitewater (delivered by her midwife grandmother Nora). Wilma was home-schooled and attended both Houkas School and Whitewater Elementary. She graduated from Whitewater High School in 1957. While attending high...
July is the month for celebrations. On July 10, 1926, Whitewater held its 10th annual July celebration. It was estimated that between 1500 and 2000 people attended the various activities held that afternoon and evening. The afternoon began with T. F. Rucker, editor of the Phillips County News, giving a speech about American patriotism. The next event was a baseball game between Whitewater and Saco, which was exciting for the entire nine innings. Whitewater had the lead 8 to 7 going into the ninth inning when Saco scored 5 times. The final score...
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. Knitting and Crochet Club The Knitting & Crochet Club will meet at Gone to Pieces Quilt Shop at 11 a.m. every Thursday. Lunch at River’s Bend Mon. and Wed. River’s Bend Assisted Liv...
1 yrs ago July 16, 2014 President of the Walleyes Unlimited, Don Voegel, was pleased with the camp this year, held at Fourchette Bay. Orin Mackey caught the biggest fish of the day, a 26-inch walleye. Kia Wasson and Erica Smith each caught a 21-inch one for the girl’s division. Celebrating 99 years, the Phillips County Fair would offer a night show starring Trevor Panczak and the Rough Stock Band; a rodeo, a truck and tractor pull, and AMX races in addition to the Funtime Carnival. Martin “Marty” Johnson (local CPA) was appointed to fill the p...
This story was first published on the nonprofit news organization the American Communities Project. The ACP is working with the University of Maryland on a grant from NASA's Earth Science Applications: Equity and Environmental Justice program to examine how experiences of environmental distress over time interact with other socioeconomic challenges on tribal lands. Reprinted by permission of Montana Free Press. If you ask Juanita Crasco about the historic and unrelenting drought where she and he...
Korbyn Skubinna, a junior at Whitewater High School, attended the annual American Legion Boys' State held in Helena, Montana. The six-day adventure was founded in 1935 and is still active today. The purpose of Boys' State is to teach juniors in high school the fundamentals of government, from city, county and state. This year the young men converged in Helena beginning on Sunday, June 16, and closed the session on Saturday, the 22nd. Over the years, local American Legion Posts have sent one,...
For girls in grades 5 to 8, the Girls STEM Camp will be held from July 23-25. This camp offers an exciting adventure in environmental science, with a focus on empowering young girls in STEM fields. Through engaging games, crafts, and hands-on activities, participants will delve into the world of ecology and discover the importance of environmental conservation. This camp aims to inspire girls to pursue their interests in science and foster a sense of environmental stewardship. American Prairie Field School’s free summer day camps provide a u...
The weather has been the main topic around Affinity and I’m sure the residents in Loring were talking about the heat, also! I was shocked yesterday when former president Trump had an attempt on his life. Just too many shootings in our country! Pete and Carol Lumsden celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary with their family at the lake this last weekend. Congratulations! I taught a group of residents watercolor painting on Saturday. This time everyone painted a barn, and they turned out very n...
There was an earthquake in Seeley Lake, Montana. Pray no one was hurt. Sympathy to the family of Cora Maxie. Mike and Debbie Hammond and the LaBrie’s of Whitewater were all part of her family. Whitewater Baptist Church had a very busy week They had vacation bible school and a church revival in the evenings. They had about 20 people from South Carolina here. Whitewater Lutheran Church combines with the Malta Lutheran Church for vacation bible camp at Glacier Park. Call Malta Lutheran Church or P...
At Trafton Park, it wasn't no kids' rodeo. This was where the boots, hats, and butts hit the ground...it was another rodeo put on by local rancher, Jerey McEwen, and a host of hands that made it seem to go like clockwork. Felicia Bruckner opened the event on Saturday by singing the national anthem, followed by a prayer by the announcer. On Sunday, Sommer Green of Whitewater sang the anthem. The pickup men were Ted Brown and Reed Pankratz. It wasn't much of a "Cowboy Christmas" at the rodeo for...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking up to 12 people to serve on a statewide River Recreation Advisory Council. The River Recreation Advisory Council’s purpose is to develop a set of recommendations for managing river recreation in Montana and administering the use of water-related activities. The focus area extends to department lands and water bodies that are restricted under the authority of FWP. This includes recreation use on and along the water way, including fishing access sites. Montana boasts an abundance of publicly accessible r...
The State-Wide 8K Shooting Challenge, hosted by 127 Sports Intensity and the Fairfield Basketball Club, is almost done. It started on May 1st and will end on August 23rd. Mike Schmidt, organizer of the event, is the Athletic Director and Social Studies teacher at Fairfield High School. Schmidt said, "These kids from around the state should be acknowledged for their hard work and dedication to shooting over the course of the summer. Most kids are not putting in this work. "We have kids from...
Someone to install tin (already purchased) onto two (2) garages, sides only. Please call 406/390-4216. ---------------- Malta Kids Club Front Desk Position Join Us! Looking to make a difference in the lives of young people? Join Our Team! Malta Kids Club Afterschool/Summer Program is accepting applications for a Front Desk Coordinator/Data Entry Specialist. Applicants must have office and computer skills, enjoy working with youth and the public, reliable, and self-motivated. Starting wage above minimum and DOE. For more information or to pick...
TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS On or before August 6th, 2024 the above-named Town will request the Montana Department of Commerce (DOC) to release Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds provided under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (PL 93-383) for the following project: Town of Dodson Water System Improvements Construction includes replacement of water mains, installation of transmission mains, installation of appurtenances and fittings, well pump replacement, control system...
The Malta Dirt Daubers recently hosted the annual meeting of the Montana Federation of Garden Clubs. Eighty-seven gardeners and flower show judges gathered from all corners of Montana. Special guest was Brenda Moore, National Garden Clubs President, who resides in West Virginia. Highlights of the weekend were a trip to Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge to visit the new Native Prairie Pollinator Garden; and the dedication of the new Gold Star Marker. The Marker is available only to garden clubs...