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The Villa Theatre will reopen under Phase 3 guidelines on Friday, October 2nd, with a tentative showing of "Wonder Woman 1984", announces manager Angel Kent. Due to the pandemic, masks will be required if there are four or more active cases in Phillips County. Social distancing is required. Hand sanitizer will be readily available upon entry, and masks are also available upon request. To follow all social distancing guidelines, there will some changes at the concession stand. Only eight candy...
At the final Malta City Council meeting for August, Malta City Clerk Lorie Bond asked the Council per-mission to open the City’s gym and weight room once positive COVID-19 in Phillips County got under a total of four, which —as of Sunday, September 5, it had — and the Council agreed. A public hearing was held on the night to receive comments on the annual street maintenance as-sessment for the City of Malta. That total, according to Clerk Bond, is $118,432.37 for 2020-21. The an-nual street lighting assessment for $105,828.06 was also discussed...
Saco Fun Days raised over $2,000 for the Gairrett family last weekend. Lacey Beil, President of the Saco Chamber of Commerce is a bit tired as this goes to print, but she would like to report that the weekend was a success and thank everyone for their support. "The outpouring of support from the community was really overwhelming, especially when it came to supporting Randy and the Gairrett Family. Nick Kuehl ended up donating two custom cornhole boards and also donated one to the Chamber. We...
Sympathy to victims of hurricanes, riots and that Corona 19 virus. Get well to all sick with the virus, especially those in Phillips County and in Montana. Three grandchildren of Monica Taylor's visited in Whiewater. Monica took them to Virginia and then came back home to Whiewater. Whiewater school is having regular classes. They are all wearing masks, most with Whiewater Penguins pictures or other pictures. Whiewater Lutheran Church has resumed regular Sunday service at 11:15 a.m. All are welc...
On August 29, I had a landscaper at my house and one thing he did was give us new grass to cover up the waterline that was put in recently. It was by the alley near our home. I have seen them doing work on the Little White Church and it is looking nice. This year, Short Oil Road is being repaved and is all dirt as of now. I will try to find out when that work will be complete. If you have construction news that you would like for me to report, please call me at 654-2533....
The Malta Board of Trustees is accepting bids for removal of snow from all town school sidewalks and parking lots. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids based on the price of the service bid. Bids are due by 3:00 P.M. on Friday, September 18, 2020 to the District Clerk/Business Manager, Jane Knudsen, in the Central Office of Malta Public Schools. The School administration will decide in each case whether or not the accumulation of snow warrants cleaning. In the past, we have set an automatic 3” removal agreement. Less than 3...
My dog Jem turned 14 this week. He’s the last of my dogs that became acquainted with my father, who passed away nearly 14 years ago. Now the old dog is starting to act like the old man at the end. He moans and groans a lot, sleeps all the time, but always wakes up hungry. He demands to be fed, watered, let in, let out. He voices his unsolicited opinion on everything. However, there’s a big difference between old man and old dog. I never considered having the old man put down. I may have tho...
It has been a weird year for everyone. I typically roll with the punches, so wearing a mask doesn’t affect me. I just try to be fun with it and hope that it keeps someone safe. Whatever. Not a big deal to me. The mass hysteria of COVID-19 makes me uneasy because I don’t even want to catch a simple cold, let alone something that could be worse, but again, I roll with the flow. The racial tension is unnerving to me, but I have lived life knowing that there are possibly people that at the wor...
Who Are We Right Now? Last week, I talked about how the paper should be a reflection of our past, present, and future. I’ve been thinking about how much things have changed here just in the last 15 years. As I was looking up population facts, it occurred to me that I still hadn’t filled out my census. Not only do we need to take the time to fill out the census so we can track our population, but Montana also relies on an accurate Census to provide critical funding for schools, health care, and highways, and it determines the state’s share...
Destination: NORTHEAST MONTANA Mule deer populations are high across the region but vary depending on the hunting district. Overall, post-season surveys showed the region-wide population at 79 percent above average. Winter mortality was likely minimal across the region during the 2019-2020 winter based on observations and reports. Due to increasing quota numbers, there may be surplus tags still available in some districts. Please look at the fwp.mt.gov website for the most up-to-date information on surplus licenses. White-tailed deer densities...
Fall is sneaking in like an insidious habit. The prairie is very dry, which is good for the harvest, but bad for the fire danger! Our temperatures this week saw close to triple digits, but on Sunday the cold front moved in and the temps dropped to 45! And surprise, it rained about a half-inch! Rod and I drove to Billings on Thursday. Near Roundup we saw smoke boiling up over the horizon. A huge fire was burning in the rough terrain south of the town. Several homes and outbuildings were...
Pinochle On September 1, Lee Stevens took first with 6,430, Al Kroll was second with 6,170, and the traveling prize was awarded to both Kevin Stevens and Jerry Depute. On September 3, Barb Stevens earned a first place finish, she also had a 1,5000 trump, Jeanette Heinle was second with 6,430, and the traveling prize was awarded to went to Shirley Jones. Shanghai The Malta Senior Center is hoping to garner interest in the game of Shanghai, a form of rummy. If interested, please call Barb Steven at 654-1392; Leonard and Margaret Leader at...
Local American Legion Auxiliary member, Michelle Stevens, was elected last week to fill the vacant position of 1st Vice President of the local Unit 2. Michelle was elected with a landslide vote and will fill the office until election time in April when elections for each of the offices will be held. The 1st Vice President duty is to conduct meetings in the absence of the President. Krista Fahlgren is currently the President of the Auxiliary. Michelle is also a member of the VFW Auxiliary and...
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. As of August 7, 2020, all fingerprints and photographs for concealed weapon permits or other reasons will only be done on Wednesdays, from 0900 hours to noon. This policy change will be in effect until the active COVID-19 cases in Phillips County drop to near z...
1 years ago September 7, 1920 The census of 1920 revealed that there were 9,311 persons in the county. Malta had a population of 1,865. *** Kenneth Murray left for Minnesota to enter St. Thomas College. *** Dr. C. E. Blankenhorn, a former doctor in Malta, had announced that he would return and establish a practice here. Petitions were being circulated to raise funds to purchase the Dr. G. W. Clay residence to make it into a memorial hospital. *** W. E. Ferguson was getting quite a reputation...
After many tedious hours of typing and submitting recipes online, VFW Auxiliary cookbook Chairman Michelle Stevens is relieved to have the prepared pages off to the press in Nebraska. The cookbook project is a fundraiser for the VFW Auxiliary and will contain 200 recipes gathered from VFW members, American Legion members, and family. The books are back in Malta, an announcement will be shared through the Phillips County News with more details and information on obtaining one. The book contains recipes for all types of food: from appetizers,...
FOR SALE Training a bird dog? Live Chukars for sale. Duane 390-5825 Jacuzzi Pumps, Water Softeners & Water Softener Salt. Call Farmers & Ranchers 654-1412 SNOW REMOVAL BIDS Snow Removal Contractors Being Sought Snow Removal Contractor Proposals are being sought for the 2020-2021 winter season for all in town Malta Schools including the Elementary, Old Gym, Middle School/ High School, and the Head Start Building. Interested contractors may obtain a bid sheet from Superintendent Matt Genger or Jana Moran in the Central Office of the Malta Middle...
PUBLIC NOTICES William M. Solem BURNS, SOLEM & MACKENZIE P.O. Box 248 -- 411 Ohio Street Chinook, MT 59523 Telephone: (406) 357-2217 Facsimile: (406) 357-2884 Email: [email protected] Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF PHILLIPS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES E. SCHWENKE Deceased. Probate No. DP-2020-16 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the...
The Malta Mustangs football team started practicing on Monday, August 17, and have been working hard ever since, appreciating the chance to be on the field despite the constant threat of the COVID-19 virus. "It has has been a good feeling getting back to a little bit of normalcy with football practice and school starting back up," Malta Head Coach Nick Oxarart said. "It has been hot, but practices have been going well and it is great to be around the student-athletes again." The Mustangs welcome...
The North Country Lady Mavericks Volleyball Team welcomes back a lot of talent and experience this season, as teams across the country. So far the team has seen the most action of any team in Phillips County. The team started the year with an 0-3 loss to Plentywood on Saturday, August 29. The Mavericks bounced back the next week to defeat Malta 3-2 last Thursday, September 3, and then Scobey 3-1 on Friday, September 5. Prior to their first games of the season, the Lady Mavericks held practices...
The Dodson Cross Country teams consist of four runners in middle school and two middle schoolers. The high school team welcomes back four returning runners in 2020, all of which qualified for the State C meet in their careers. These runners include seniors Ireland Best and Melony Fetter, as well as sophomores Lindsey Fetter and Emma Cole. Best ran in the 2018 and 2017 meets, while more recently M. Fetter, L. Fetter and Cole had ran in the 2020 State C meet. Though Dodson Schools is planning on...
The Malta M-ettes Volleyball team lost four starters to graduation last spring but the team welcomes back a few experienced upperclassmen as well as a group of underclassmen that have been pushing them. Assistant Coach Kalli Rummel said that the team picked a trio of captains that include seniors Erica Smith and Sidney Meeks and junior Kaylee Bishop. "Erica and Sidney play a huge role on and off the court," Coach Rummel said. "Kaylee is one of the loudest and most positive girls on the floor."...
The Whitewater Penguins Cross Country team welcomes a new head coach this season and prior to their first meet, she hadn't been to a cross country meet. Still, Coach Carly Hammond, a teacher at Whitewater Schools, has the tools and running experience to lead the team in the sport. Hammond has run races around the state in events as long as a half-marathon. Coach Hammond hopes that her love for running will encourage the Penguins to love the sport. "I've got such a great group of girls to work...
Even though the Malta Cheerleaders will only feature four members this fall, the squad will aim to bring the same school spirit that they have in recent years. "While we are a small squad, we will be bringing everything we can to the games," Malta Cheerleading Head Coach Timberlee Pankratz said. "My girls and I would love every ounce of the Malta crowd to help carry our voices at the games and really show the school spirit in these crazy times. If we all work together to rally our teams to...
The Malta Cross Country team is eight strong in 2020, welcoming familiar faces while welcoming two new freshmen to the team. Malta lost Kaycee Bond and Jillian O’Brien to graduation last spring. Bond was the team’s Most Improved Runner both 2017 and 2018, earning that award with a good work ethic and improving each meet, according to Malta Head Coach Thea Solberg. O’Brien was a Co-Most Valuable Runner her freshman year, Hardest Worker both 2017 and 2018, and Most Improved Runner her senior year...