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The a steady drizzle of rain pushed this year's Phillips County Historical our the H.G. Robinson House and Gardens and into the Phillips County Museum, a crowd of over 60 people attended the annual affair to hear the the life stories of county pioneers from bygone years. William "Billy" Spencer was played by his son, Vance Spencer; Harry Vagg was played by Orvin Solberg; Clara Veseth was played Rosemary S. Veseth and Pete Zortman was played by Dr. Jim Curtis on the afternoon. Because the festivi...
If you have the pleasure to visit Nelson Reservoir lately, you've probably notice the area looks drastically different. Nelson Reservoir's water is typically drawn down in mid-August each year to an elevation of 2215.0 acre-feet each year, According to Jack Conner of the Bureau of Reclamation. This year, however, dikes C and DA are being modified to incorporate a new filter zone and drainage collection at the downstream faces of the dikes and portions of the existing conduits are being replaced...
In a recent press release, Billings-based Health Management Services (HMS) announced that they would be reducing Malta’s Hi-Line Retirement Center (HLRC) from a nursing home to an assisted living center in coming months. HMS also manages Glasgow’s Valley View Home, which has also seen its fair share of recent budgeting woes, staffing concerns and questionable management under their watch. The change in status in Malta will almost certainly involve a reduction in current residents at the facility. In fact, the exodus to other regional fac...
A celebration of the community of Phillips County will be held this Sunday in Malta, with food, live music and stories from local businesses and families who have lived and worked here for over 100 years. Perris Jacobs came up with the idea of hosting the Phillips County Proud event and hopes the event on Sunday is one of many to come in the future. “This is the first time we are doing the event, but we are hoping to make it annual an event,” said Jacobs, part of a six-person committee getting the celebration lined out. “I’m really excited...
Not deterred by rain, members of the 47th Annual Milk River Wagon Train make their way up Third Street in Malta on Labor Day....
Hunting season opened last week and it didn’t take long for me to get my fix even though I had forgotten what it was. I told myself it was simply the act of hunting, following the dogs, the weight of a shotgun in my hands, walking the prairie at first light, anticipating a shot. I had looked forward to all that for months. I didn’t need to shoot a limit, haven’t needed to do so for some time. I just needed to be out there. Or so I thought. What I actually needed was all that and one thing more:...
Dear Editor, We need a complete audit of the Hi-Line Retirement to clear up a lot of questions going around the county. Here is my question: Expenses: 160 hours per month per employee at $18.75 per hours equals $3,000 per month multiplied by 12 months equals $36,000 per year times 50 employees equals $1,800,000. Income: 50 patients at $7,000 per months equals $4,200,000 per year. I’ve heard rumors that the rent-a-nurse cost $2,000 per shift. Two shifts would be $4,000 per day multiplied by 365 days comes to $1,460,000 per year. That is a...
Dear Editor, The past several days have been filled with mixed emotions, a roller coaster of a ride. Separations, anticipation, adjustments, new faces, new surroundings, all jumbled together. Since Karl Rude met with the residents of The Hi-Line Retirement Center of Malta on August 24, and informed us of future plans for closing the nursing home and become recertified as only an assisted living facility, it has been a whirlwind of activity for my family. I chose to move as soon as possible. The result is that I am now in a very nice room at...
I’ve never understood bandwagon fans. Is the more appropriate title sore loser? Since I started paying attention to pro football as a kid and a Chicagoan, I have been a Bears fan. Growing up a Chicagoan, I was lucky enough to see Michael Jordan and the Bulls dominate the league. I have been a White Sox fan since the early 90’s as well. I say pick a team and stick with them. That would be too easy. Instead we live in a society where people just quit. I know in the grand scheme of things it...
Commissioner Lesley Robinson joined the National Association of Counties (NACo) in Washington DC September 7 to September 9 to urge members of Congress to support a full investment in the Payment in Lieu to Taxes (PILT) program. PILT is a program to offset the absence of property tax revenue from federal lands in the affected counties. Commissioner Robinson was joined by Commissioner Greg Chilcott of Ravalli County Montana and Commissioner Ronnie Beale of North Carolina in her group. There were around 20 commissioners from various counties thro...
Polly Solberg spent the Labor Day weekend in Ismay with son Nathan and family. Libby’s girls, Kiana from Sioux Falls, S.D., Katie from Chicago, Ill., and Chanelle and Kyle and family from Townsend, Mont., were all home to help celebrate Libby’s dad, Bill Almy, celebrate his 90th birthday. Word was passed that Jeff Shaver’s wife had passed away in Great Falls. Condolences are sent to the Shaver family. Wink Cole had cataract surgery in Billings on Wednesday. He is doing well. Polly Solberg and D...
Many people went to Fort Peck boating, to the lake or to the Sleeping Buffalo resort for Labor Day, as it is the last summer holiday. It rained about ½ inch in Whitewater, and there was more rain in the rest of the county. The Andersons and Elaine (her mom) have had lots of company. So have the Hellie and Taylor families. All are welcome in Whitewater. Special welcome to the new school history teacher, Ms. Michelle Spicher. The Hills traveled to visit family. Lyn is at school again. Labor Day...
Whist On Tuesday, August 30, Byron Ereaux took first place with 44 points followed closely by Nina Jones who scored 41 for second place. The traveling prize was awarded to Nina. Pinochle On Thursday, September 1, Jerry Depute notched 7,500 points good for first place while Ron Lundman's score of 6,430 was good for second. The traveling prize was awarded to both Sherman Doucette and Marlyn Orahood. Hi-Line Whist On Tuesday, September 6, Agnes and Clara dropped Pearl and Curt in three straight, 13-8, 14-10 and 14-11, sweeping the whist action on...
I have to admit it...fall is coming, the sun sets around 7:30, rises about 6:30. Temperature is cooler, but no frost as of now, and lots of finches on the sunflowers! Congrats to Colter and Stephanie Christman who just got married this Saturday! Loring sends all kinds of blessings to the happy couple! Cindy and Dave Clark attended the marriage of Colter and Stephanie in Jordan on Saturday. Dixie Stordahl helped Cindy out by doing the literary at church . I'd like to thank Seth Anderson for...
Malta Senior Meals Thursday, Sept 15th - Meatloaf Friday, Sept 16th - Chicken & biscuits Tuesday, Sept 20th - Roast beef Don't forget if you have a September birthday - sign up when you sign in for dinner - you could be the winner of the 10 meal dinner certificate. Malta VFW Auxiliary 9-14. The Malta VFW Auxiliary will hold its regular monthly meeting Wednesday, September 14, 6 p.m. at the VFW Club. 2017 membership dues are due. MT Veteran Affairs 9-15 On Thursday, September 15, Judy or Steve, service officers for Montana Veteran Affairs, will...
For the past 39 years, the folks down at Art's Furniture and Carpet have made it their duty to keep people comfortable, literally. On Thursday, September 15, Art’s will host their Business After Hours event in conjunction with the Malta Chamber of Commerce and the fireplace will be roaring, the cookies fresh and, of course, comfort will be key. “We just want to thank our area customers for the last 39 years,” Julie Snellman, Art and Mary’s daughter, said. “We will have sales throughout the store, people can come and see what’s new, there will...
Shelby Brookie is a recipient of the Montana Tobacco Use Prevention $5,000 Collegiate Scholarship. Shelby has been a member of reACT from 2012-2016 and the club’s Vice President. reACT is Montana’s teen-led movement against Big Tobacco. reACT joins statewide youth empowerment movements across the country in recognizing the power of young people to effectively take on the leading cause of preventable death: commercial tobacco use. In her hometown of Malta, Shelby has become an active agent of change. Her youth group has put on many act...
Yes, this is the Milk River Valley, And that's the old ranch that you see, Where Yellowstone Pete lost his daughter, The pride of the 7 U. P. Was she pretty?-Well, stranger, your knowledge Of these parts is shore incomplete, When you ask such a comical question 'Bout the daughter of Yellowstone Pete. Why, man! If the heavens were bluer, And pansies were deeper in hue , They couldn't "size up" with her peepers, Which shone like the spring poet's dew. Her teeth were like snowdrops made whiter, Her hair like the sealskin she wore, Only softer and...
At this time of the year, many parents find themselves stressed as they watch their children become more independent. Summer’s over and that son or daughter is heading off to college for the first time. Or maybe a teen is now entering high school, or a younger child is involved in a sport with older kids, but suddenly you see your role as that all-important parent becoming much smaller. While we all want to protect our kids, we also have to recognize that a normal part of the development process is for the child to grow separate from the p...
1 years ago September 14, 1916 Horses Stolen A rancher by the name of Crawford living near the Coburn reservoir in the foothills of the Little Rockies reports the theft of a valuable team of horses the first of the week. It is suspected that a fellow, well known in that locality and going by the name of Pete Joscelyn is the guilty party and officers from the sheriff's office are now hot on his trail and indications are that he will be overtaken soon, as he will, no bout, try to dispose of the...
Malta Chapter Walleyes Unlimited, the second largest chapter in the state of Montana, is looking for more input from current members about the direction of the organization. The group is currently seeking to have more of its members show up for monthly meetings. “We need more people there,” said Malta Chapter President John Demarais. “We need more people because we need a wider input of ideas and to get a better idea of what our members want now and in the future. Right now we have anywhere from seven to 10 members showing up for meeti...
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) agencies will hold town hall meetings at 18 locations across Montana to discuss opportunities for and barriers to maximizing access to USDA programs and services. In early 2016, 13 Montana counties and the seven tribal nations were designated as “StrikeForce” areas, a rural growth and opportunity initiative launched by USDA in 2010 in economically challenged areas to improve USDA services by building partnerships to help challenged communities shape a future based on local assets and regional str...
Work Wanted Missionary, desiring day work periodically throughout the winter and early spring. Feeding, calving, fence mending, working cattle, shipping help, yard work, misc. labor. Call Alan at 406-301-1870. HELP WANTED The City of Malta has 1 permanent/full time positions available. Job description includes working as the landfill gatekeeper/city crew laborer. Must have a valid CDL or be able to obtain within a three month period after hire. Work schedule will be Tuesday – Saturday during the months of April – October and Monday – Frida...
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT (FONSI) PROGRAMMATIC ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR FORT BELKNAP NOXIOUS WEED MANAGEMENT Fort Belknap Indian Reservation The U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) has prepared a Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) for the implementation of a noxious weed management program guided by the Fort Belknap Indian Community Noxious Weed Management Strategic Plan 2013-2018 (Strategic Plan) on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation (FBIR). The FBIR is located in north central Montana within portion...
Malta School Menu Breakfast served with hot/cold cereal, toast, fruit, juice, milk. Lunch served with fresh fruit wedges, canned fruit choices, lettuce salad, milk (middle/high school - salad bar). Wed., September 14 Corn Chip Chili, Cornbread Muffin, Fresh & Canned Fruit Choices, Milk Thursday, September 15 Beanie Weinies, Dinner Roll, Carrot & Celery Sticks, Fresh & Canned Fruit Choices, Milk Friday, September 16 Meatballs & Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Dinner Roll, Fresh & Canned Fruit Choices, Milk Monday, September 19 Chicken...
