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After months of no positive COVID-19 virus cases in Phillips County, last week that changed when on Tuesday, August 4, the first five positive cases were reported and since then, the number has climbed to a total of 45 as of Monday morning, August 10. (Editor's Note: The total cases as of August 11 is now 52.) The announcement was made of the first five cases by the Phillips County Health Department who have been working overtime to make sure the public is informed, surface testing is being...
A staple at any Phillips County Fair for many years in Dodson has been the Boy Scout's Burger booth - and all the deliciousness that entails - but ahead of this year's fair, it was decided the Malta Boy Scout Troop #1429 would forgo their fundraiser due to COVID-19 virus concerns. In stepped Cheyenne and Dwight Score, owners of Malta's Joe's In & Out, to save the day. The couple had planned to take the fair weekend off to let their employees have time off to attend, but when the Boy Scouts...
Get well wishes traveling prize was awarded to my sister, Janet Brown. She is out of the hospital and, for now, in assisted living. Happy birthday to Fred Allery Sr., and Fred Allery Jr. Also, happy birthday to my son Mitchell Moore and Irene Wendalyn of Chinook. Irene and I went to the Phillips County Fair Friday. We ate supper and went to the night concert that night and it was excellent Country music. Although the exhibits were down in number, congratulations to the 4-H children. What I miss...
The Water Use Act (Act), passed by the Montana Legislature in 1973, mainly dealt with free flowing streams, irrigation and ground water. It did not address livestock water use. So why is this an issue? Irrigation from free flowing streams requires a specific point of diversion and a specific place of use. Priority dates and the amount of water allocated to a user become important when drought conditions reduce the amount of water in the stream. Similarly, ground water can become an issue when subdivision withdrawals start impacting the water...
I was talking to my good friend Edub last week about folks we used to work with at the Bozeman Chronicle who had gone on to work for larger newspapers. We laughed about a rookie reporter at the paper who had struggled with the writing, couldn’t meet deadlines, and left after less than a year. Edub said he thought the guy was still working for the Boston Globe. Then he looked at me with a grin on his face and said: “And you’re working for the Phillips County News.” It’s true. My journalism career...
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but you matter. I had the privilege of having my cousin, his wife, and their son, over for their vacation; this also doubled as a stay-cation for Susan, myself, and the boys. When they asked me months ago if they could come through for their vacation, I was like, “are you sure?!?” People from the outside world don’t know how rural we are here in Phillips County. I tried explaining that there was almost nothing to do here. I explained that the closest taco pl...
Burnell “Bernie” D. Hart, 79, of Hinsdale, Mont., passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Mont. Bernie was born July 2, 1941, in Bottineau, N.D., to Everett J. and Alma I. (Henrickson) Hart. He received his early education Bottineau and then graduated from West Seattle High School in Seattle, Wash. He married Judy Stahl in 1960 in Seattle, and the couple made their home in Seattle until moving to Columbia Falls, Mont., where he raised his family. He as a member of the Mason’s, Ducks Unlimited in bo...
We had about a week of very hot weather but it has cooled down some but we have not had rain. The nights are getting quite cold and feeling like fall. Grasshoppers are a problem in part of the county, hard on some of the crops and hay that has been cut. So far our yards have not suffered heavily. Sympathy is extended to all those who have been stricken with the COVID 19 virus. We hope more people keep recovering from it and it does not spread heavily in Phillips County or anywhere else in...
The cooler nights are making me dread the coming winter. I do love the cooler temps, but not anxious for winter. Hard to satisfy, I know! The cooler weather makes it perfect for canning the garden produce, baking bread, and cookies! Congratulations to Ruth and John Flansaas on their 67th wedding anniversary! Now that's an accomplishment! Alan and Connie Wasson also celebrated their anniversary this week. An amazing 50 years for them! My sunflowers are starting to ripen and attract red-winged...
Malta Duplicate Bridge Marla Sisco and Nellie Ereaux captured first place on Monday evening of August 3. Margo Rush and Kenny Faaborg were awarded second. We need more bridge players. Please contact any bridge member for more information. Whist On August 4, Kevin Steven was first with 54, Ron Lundman was second with 49, and the traveling prize was awarded to Lee Stevens. Pinochle On August 6, Clair Waters was high with 6,500, Jerry Depute was second with 5,900, and the traveling prize was awarded to both Kevin Stevens and Clarence...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) today an-nounced it will authorize Approved Insurance Providers (AIPs) to extend deadlines for premium and administrative fee payments, defer the resulting interest accrual and allow other flexibilities to help farmers, ranchers, and insurance providers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “USDA recognizes farmers and ranchers have been severely affected by the COVID-19 Pan-demic this year and to help ease the burden on these folks, we are continuing to extend flexibility for...
Question-Answer mail-in Consulting ADULTS ONLY. $26 no reference, $36 one reference, or $46 one reference & vitamin idea analysis in 6-8 months. Send consultant Katie L. McKeon, ABD, EdD a question jointly with non-refundable payment and return address to P.O. Box 605 in Malta, MT 59538. No Credit Cards. Malta Club Malta Club meetings are cancelled until further notice. VFW Auxiliary meeting 8-12. The VFW Auxiliary monthly meeting Wednesday, August 12, at 6 p.m. at VFW Club. Wear your masks. Use the back door. Social distancing will be...
Please be advised: If you are planning on using Trafton Park shelters for an event in the future, please contact the Malta City Office, 654-1251, to reserve the shelters, get the key and pay for the electricity. The Phillips Co Sheriff’s Office will no longer be handling this. Thank you. Please remember to file a new burn permit for the 2020 year. If you plan on doing any burning in 2020, please file one BEFORE you start to burn. These permits are good for all of 2020 and you only have to file one a year, not every time you burn. All 2019 p...
1 years ago August 10,1920 A Salvation Army advisory board was organized in Malta with E. Sklower as chairman, and A. E. Winkler and A. S. Hanscom the other members. *** Max Sklower died at his home after a short illness. A Masonic escort accompanied the body to the train for burial in a Helena cemetery. Mr. Sklower was described as one of the pioneer citizens of Malta who was always ready and willing o do his share in any enterprise of benefit to the community or the people. He had operated...
At the final Malta City Council meeting of July, the Council heard updates and reports from various department heads. Malta Public Works Director Jim Truelove reported that some people had been living in Trafton Park but had been asked to move along and were now gone. Director Truelove said that the Municipal Pool was looking good and at the time of the meeting (July 28) as long as lifeguards were available to work the pool would continue to stay open this summer. (Since then, the first known positive cases of the COVID-19 virus in Phillips...
The Malta Municipal Pool's 2020 summer came to an abrupt end on Friday, August 7, thanks to an outbreak of COVID-19 cases in Phillips County. The pool hosted 120 kids throughout the year for swim lessons and many more for Open Swim. "We decided to close the pool after the drastic spike in cases here in our county," Malta Pool Manager Kelly Cederberg said. "We just thought that it would be best for the safety of our patrons, our lifeguards and our family to stop swimming lessons as well as open...
On Thursday, August 6, the City of Malta's Parks and Recreation department chose to pull the plug on current activities and it's building fitness rooms, due to a recent outbreak in COVID-19 cases. The City alerted the community of its closures via their social media page and website on Friday, August 7. The closures include tumbling classes, the Municipal Pool, the youth soccer season, weight room, and indoor gym. "We will be closed for the safety of our community, our children, our youth, and...
The Malta Swim Team participated in their 2020 Divisional Meet named the COVID Classic on Saturday, July 25, and Sunday, July 26. Four swimmers were present for Malta, including Denvyr Tuss representing the girls and Reese Brown, Darrow Messerly, and Nolan Moore representing the boys. "I thought everyone did really well," Malta Swim Team Coach Shay Garfield said. "They had some of the best times of their season. Only having two weeks of water time and having kids improve their time, I was very h...
The 2020 Men's Golf League at Marian Hills is set to conclude next Thursday, as Team Westside Casino (WC) and Team LR Simpson Construction (LSC) set to clash for the League Championship. Team WC consists of team captain Del Stiles, John Sautter, Larry Lett, and substitute CJ Bishop. Team LSC consists of team captain Larry Ross Simpson, Rick Levesque, Dean Yeadon, and Clint Simpson. The Men's league chose to continue league play, while the Women's League chose to end their year, according to the...
Last week it was reported that Dustin McKinney winner of the PC Fair’s AMX A-Main event was from Lewistown, but McKinney is from Great Falls. The winner of the Powderpuff Race was Megan Martin and third place went to Justine Lamb and not her father Justin Lamb. The Hard Luck Trophy went to Austin Glidewell....
Favorite Meal / Dessert: Steak / Ice Cream. Favorite Movie: Ford v Ferrari. Fave 20' Summer Memory: Sidney Swim Meet and seeing out of town friends. Who would play you in a movie: John Wick. Defined as an Animal: Rhino....
HOUSE FOR RENT House available for rent. Call Malta Irrigation District at (406) 654-1440 or stop by district office for more information. HELP WANTED ADS Dietary Aide Hi-Line Retirement Center Now accepting applications for Dietary Aide. Please call for application or contact Barb Bushman at 654-1190. Malta School District Job Announcement Position: Middle School and High School Paraprofessional (2 positions) Contact: Matt Genger, Superintendent [email protected] Telephone: (406) 654-1871 Deadline: Until Filled Start Date: August 18, 20...
PUBLIC NOTICES Notice of Final Budget Meeting The Dodson Board of Trustees, District 2A-C, met on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 7:00 pm. in the school library to adopt the final budget for the 2020-2021 school year, including Impact Aid, pending public comment. The meeting may be continued from day to day until the budget is adopted. Any taxpayer in the Dodson District or any person affected by Impact Aid may attend any portion of the trustees' meetings and be heard on the budget of the district on any item or amount contained in the budget...
