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The Malta City Council had a full room for the Sept. 24th meeting. Mayor John Demarais led the pledge to the flag; all four council members were present. Also attending the meeting were Mark Knudsen, Kayla Warren, Megan Newman, Tyler and Abigail Bain, Yavon Pekovitch, Tessa Handley, Darrell Carney, Macie Hould, Ashley Stuart, Shyla Jones, Nellie Ereaux, Davy Conlon, Tana Oyler, Shonda Jenkins and Lynell LaBrie. Demarais opened the meeting with time for open comments, there being none, the meeting proceeded. Councilmember David Rummel moved to...
At the Malta School District meeting on Wednesday, September 18, following the opening statements by Chairman Angel DeVries, and the pledge to the flag, the meeting was called to order. All other members of the board were present. Also in attendance were Darlene Kolczak, Jana Moran, Carter Clausen, transportation director, and Jake Norby, Athletic Director. DeVries opened the evening by thanking District Clerk Jane for her 14 years as the clerk. She then presented her with a mustang bronze...
On Saturday, September 14, the tiny historical town of Zortman was the place to be to partake in activities. There were several events culminating on the calendar that a good portion of the town, with a census of 69 residents, participated in. Kathy (Bauer) Davis retired from the U.S. Postal service and folded the flag shortly before shutting down the post office on her last day as Postmistress, in the community that bears the 59546 zip code. Kathy was guest of honor at her retirement party...
VFW Buster Deo Post 4067 was well represented at the District 5 meeting of the VFW and Auxiliary in Plentywood on Saturday, Sept. 21. Jim Layton, Past Department Commander, and member of the National Council attended the VFW meeting. Auxiliary members attending were Carolyn Schmoeckel, Department of Montana President. Officers attending from the local auxiliary included Michelle Stevens, President; Sharon Kindle, Secretary; Kari Hould, Treasurer; Shirley Reynolds, Trustee; and Vincent Schmoeckel, Guard. The auxiliary meeting included school of...
Sympathy to the victims of the hurricane. Also, to the family of Diana Simanton of Whitewater. She will be missed by all who knew her. Here in Whitewater, these are the upcoming events. Ryan Olsen Dart Tournament at the North 40 Bar on Sat Oct 12, 2024. It starts at 1 p.m. There will be supper served at 6 p.m. and the silent auction will follow. For more information contact Sue or Ally Olsen. Benefits go towards scholarships for the Phillips County Seniors. Happy Birthday to all September...
Montana has never been more expensive, and Governor Greg Gianforte is pouring gas on the fire. Gianforte raised property taxes by as much as 111%. That’s the largest increase in Montana history. What’s worse, he’s handed out tax breaks to millionaires and billionaires like himself, while pricing hardworking Montanans and seniors out of their homes. One of the most important decisions we face this election year is who we should ask to be our next governor. My name is Ryan Busse. I’m asking for your vote to Get Your Montana Back. This decisio...
This past week, we held our final interim Local Government Committee meeting prior to the session starting. We had a report from the League of Cities and Towns. They feel some of the bills passed last session did not take into consideration the input from the League should have had stronger consideration. Their opinion is that these bills infringed upon local control of zoning. Last session we had no less than 56 bills introduced dealing with housing or lack thereof. There is no doubt a housing problem exists. Many of these housing bills ended...
I don’t know what I was thinking. Instead of hunting every day since the season opened like I’ve done for the last 20 years, I took on a building project. In September. It might have simply been an effort on my part to prove to my wife that I can do more than hunt in the fall. Now I’m paying the price. After pounding nails for three weeks I can’t hit the broadside of a barn, let alone a bird on the wing. My dog’s motor is stuck on high, and neither of us is in shape. Dot quit after hunting two h...
Diana Gail Simanton, 71, passed away at her home in Whitewater MT on September 23, 2024. Born on November 18, 1952, in Hot Springs, SD, to Connie Lee and Betty (Young) Allen, where she grew up. In 1969, she moved to Malta and graduated from Malta High School in 1971. Diana married Don W. Simanton on June 8, 1971. From this union, they had two sons William and Ian. They lived in Malta and later in Dodson and Harlem while she worked for a rest home and as a substitute teacher. In 1998, they moved...
James B. Sandsness 77 passed away September 21st at Saint Vincent's in Billings MT after a battle with cancer. Jim was born September 16, 1947, in Livingston, Mont., to Henry and Hughena Sandsness of Livingston. Jim spent his younger years in Big Timber and graduated from Sweet Grass County HS in 1965. Jim went on to attend Kinman Business University in Spokane, Wash., then Billings Business College. During his career, Jim also attended the Colorado University School of Banking. After marrying...
My goodness, Mother Nature has changed her nature! Yesterday on September 29 the temperature was so high it broke a record here in Billings. I know Malta had record highs also! But today the cold wind from the northwest is chilly! The sun is shining so I’m optimistic that it’ll be a bit warmer, but not above 70! With autumn on the way, or already here, my little farm will need to be cleaned up soon. I’m still harvesting my cherry tomatoes, peppers, and cantaloupe. I have two potato plants that...
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. (Oct. 9) City Council Meetings City Council Meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at City Hall at 5 p.m. (Oct. 11-note date change) Knitting & 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 W...
1 yrs ago Oct. 8, 2014 County Commissioner Leslie Robinson took visiting county commissioners from various states around aboard the old Malta to Zortman Mud Wagon. D’Andre Haag and Amanda Mummy were selected as the homecoming royalty for Malta High School. Harry Orahood was pictured with Sam and Nellie in a memory page from Facebook. Sam and Nellie are his team of horses. Varsity M-ette volleyball player Darby Schye brought her A game to the court when taking on the Wolf Point Wolves. She had four kills of 11 while giving Malta eight of 19 k...
Hiring Weekday Shift Team Members Dairy Queen is looking for adults wanting to work only weekdays during the week. The shifts will be between 10am to 4pm traditionally (no weekends). Very competitive hourly wage, tips shared, discount meals and DQ works around family and school activities. Please call Owners to schedule an interview. (Application available at DQ) 406/654-1051 655 N 1st St E, Malta ----------------------- Playground Aide Job Opening 2024-2025 School Year Do you like kids? Do you like recess? Help oversee the noon duty recess at...
Notice of Close of Regular Voter Registration and Option for Late Registration Notice is hereby given that regular* registration for the Federal General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, will close at 5:00 p.m., on Monday, October 7, 2024. All active and inactive** electors of Phillips County are entitled to vote at said election. **Inactive electors may reactivate by appearing at the polling place in order to vote, and completing a new voter registration card, by requesting an absentee ballot from the Phillips County Election...
The Malta Mustangs football team is now 5-0 after posting a 48-26 won over the Glasgow Scotties at Mustang Field last Friday, September 27. "It feels good," Mustang senior Treyton Wilke told the PCN. "We're on a kind of revenge tour, you know? We lost to these guys last year, they threw it in our face and we came back and we showed them whose field it really is." Malta is officially the top ranked team in Class B Football according to many social media sites around the state. Malta senior...
The Malta M-ette Volleyball team had a strong week of competition as the team was able to pick up wins over Shelby and Poplar, before heading over to Choteau, where they took second in a power play match at the Choteau Mid-Season Invitational. The M-ettes will host the Chinook Sugarbeeters on Thursday, October 3, at 3 p.m. They will also host Wolf Point on Saturday, October 5, at 3 p.m. In Malta's win over the Shelby Coyotes in Shelby on Friday, September 27, the scores were 27-25, 25-14,...
The Malta Cross Country team traveled nearly 950 miles this past week and not all of it took place over a golf course. The team traveled to Frazer on Thursday, September 26 for the annual meet there, a beautiful area over looking the Missouri River at what is called Clarks Hill, in the middle of farmland and prairie. This meet is known for its figure eight running course where you go up and down the hills, running on dirt roads. It's one of the most spectator friendly courses we compete on,...
September AND Suicide Prevention Awareness Month drew several activities to our area. First off placing garden flags and signs - with information on how to start a conversation about suicide, healthy coping skills, protective factors, etc. in the Villa Theatre “Park” alongside Malta’s main drag. Fall is Homecoming! PS Gina Lamb was chauffeured by her husband in the MHS Homecoming Parade! Tossing out, (privately donated We Appreciate It!!) Suicide Prevention wristbands and candy to parade crowds. Twenty-one Volunteers (including MHS reACT Crew...
The North Country Mavericks Volleyball team saw plenty of action last week as they defeated the Bainville Bulldogs 3-0 in a conference matchup on Thursday, September 26, and then traveled to Choteau for the Mid-Season Invitational. North Country will host the Class B Harlem Wildcat JV team in Whitewater on Thursday, October 3. They are also scheduled to play a double-header in Hinsdale on Friday, October 4, against Froid-Medicine Lake and Brockton. In North Country’s win over Bainville the scores were 25-18, 25-16, and 25-17. North Country h...
Whitewater’s High School XC team completed in Missoula last Saturday in the Mountain West Classic XC meet. This is probably the state’s largest high school XC event bringing in over 3,000 runners throughout the day. These teams consisted of not only Montana teams but Idaho and Washington as well. It is pretty intimidating stepping up to a line of around 500 athletes in one race and knowing you're going to have to battle for your position in the first mile of the race. It’s a whole different aspect of racing that we just don’t ever have to deal...
The Junior High Whitewater Penguins headed to Frazer for their final meet last Thursday to compete in the Frazer XC Invite located just South of town along the river. This is a challenging course with long inclines. It is an all-dirt course with one steep long hill and one long gradual hill near the end of the course. We only had two runners compete as we’ve been battling some sicknesses throughout the week. Henson Hellie had a great race, reaching his goal of no walking, and ended at 12:53, cutting two minutes off of his time from the p...
Montana’s short summer is the perfect time for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to conduct the field inventories and planning needed to develop a conservation plan for farmers, ranchers, and private forestland managers looking to improve their natural resources. Because the timeframe before snow is unpredictable and because the NRCS application ranking period for funding opportunities usually happens in the fall, visit the Malta office now. The local NRCS staff can help to figure out current problems, assess the c...
In 1900, the first doctor who came to Malta was George W. Clay. He was quite young, only 22 when he headed to Montana, but before George came along there were no hospitals or Doctors in Malta, everyone had to go to the closest one which was in Glasgow, and no doctor was nearer to the town. Part of that was due to the new settlement on the Great Northern Railway. It had Saloons, log cabins, and a few more conspicuous residents and Malta had no doctors, so there was no place or even a way for a hospital to be here. However, although there were no...
