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Though she isn't sure how nervous she will be on Election Day, Malta's Lesley Robinson is as cool as a cucumber waiting to find out what the future has in store for her when November 8 comes and goes. Robinson, Phillips County Commissioner since 2002, is currently running for Lt. Governor of Montana with Greg Gianforte as the two Republican hopefuls look to de-seat current Montana Governor Steve Bullock. She has been on the campaign trail since Gianforte announced her as his running mate in...
At the weekly County Commissioners meeting last week in Malta, it was decided in Resolution 2016-09 that the flooding which began on October 3 of this month that disaster is hereby declared in Phillips County. Whereas, initiating population protection measures, completing emergency repairs, and ensuring prompt restoration of the roads to a safe condition is an urgent priority to ensure the life safety for the citizens of the County; and, a rare flood event in the fall season has made an...
There will be no shortage of events to attend between now and Halloween. Two parades, a haunted house, chili, horror flick, canned food donations and a Superhero Carnival. If you are bored this week, there is just no pleasing you. Here is a list of the activities this week in Malta. Trick or Treat for the Malta Food Bank 10-26. Children from local organizations will be going door to door on Wednesday, October 26, collecting canned goods for the Malta Food Bank (but nobody said you could not...
Supporters of Initiative 181 want voters to OK new taxes for researching brain diseases and disorders and mental illnesses. But critics say that's a decision better left to the Legislature. Initiative 181 is backed by Montanans for Research and Cures. If passed, it would raise money to fund Montana research on such things as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, multiple sclerosis, autism, schizophrenia, depression, addiction disorders, diabetes and post-traumatic stress disorder, among others. To fund the research, the state would sell investo...
Our dearly loved Bob, age 75, passed away gently on October 6th, 2016 from an apparent heart attack at his vacation cabin on the Nelson Reservoir in Eastern Montana. He was born in Kirkland, Wash., in December 1940 and grew up in Kent, Wash., with his mother Ann and stepfather, Harold Johnston. He attended WSU and later graduated from the U of W, although he always remained a “Coug”. In 1963, Bob married his high school sweetheart, Sandy, spending 53 wonderful years together. With his degrees in Psychology and Public Administration, he spent 30...
Malta Senior Meals Thursday, Oct 27th - Ham dinner Friday, Oct 28th - Sloppy Joes Tuesday, Nov 1st - Menu unavailable Do you have a birthday in October - sign up for the drawing for the October - 10 meal birthday drawing.- please sign up by end of October - winner announced next weeks paper. Do you have a birthday in November - sign up for the drawing for the November - 10 meal birthday drawing Food Bank Angel Program The Malta Food Bank has applications for this year’s Angel Program. The program is for children 18 and younger only. Clothing a...
(adapted from this article http://northernag.net/AGNews/AgNewsStories/TabId/657/ArtMID/2927/ArticleID/7278/JBS-Outlines-Brazilian-Beef-Shipment-Plans-to-US-for-2017.aspx) As previously reported, Brazil has been granted access to the “fresh beef” market in the United States. The United States Department of Agriculture approved shipment for Brazil on August 1, 2016. Fresh beef has now made its way from Brazil with the first shipments landing in Phila-delphia. JBS S.A. expects to export 100 con...
Wink and Terri Cole’s daughter, Kathy Coppedge and son Quentin of Denton, were here visiting them and helping them celebrate their 54th anniversary. Terri and Wink were in Glasgow on business on Thursday. Thanks to Dex for working on Linda’s pickup and getting her on the road. Terri said the sunrise was beautiful on Monday and nothing was stirring. She will be staying in Malta with Steve’s family for a few days while Steve and Tara attend an electrical convention in San Antonio. Things are p...
Taylor and Wayne French of Malta, Mont., are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Cote Gray French, born on Thursday, October 13, 2016, at 11:29 a.m. at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Mont. She weighed 6 pounds and 13 ounces and is 20 inches long. Cote’s maternal grandparents are Noreen and Barry Yuzwa of Calgary, Canada. Cote’s paternal grandparents are Lee Ann and Roger French of Malta, Mont....
Sympathy to all who got flooded from the rains. Get well wishes to the Hellies and all who are sick. Isn’t this the strangest presidential election you have ever seen? November 8, 2016, it will all be over. Get out and vote! There was a junior high basketball tournament in Whitewater last weekend. Teams from Nashua, Malta, and the North Country (Whitewater, Saco and Hinsdale) who played. North 40 Café served lots of food that day. Margie and Ree Simonton went to South Dakota to visit their si...
Happy Halloween Everyone! A ghost from the past walked through the PC Museum doors this week. Actually not a ghost but a very interesting man. His family had homesteaded south of Bowdoin in the early 1900’s. His name was Robert Morris. Robert had a few interesting tales to tell of his life choices and the places those choices took him. One of his stories made me stop and think that each one of us are a part of the building of Phillips County. Everyone has unique characteristics or jobs that when put together make this the great county it is! R...
Malta Duplicate Bridge On Wednesday, October 12, Les Solberg and Lois Goodheart captured first place. Margo Rush and John Norgon came in second. Monday winners were Malcolm Clouse and Byron Ereaux. Second place was awarded to Margo and Bonnie Millar. Whist On Tuesday, October 18, Nancy Soennichsen took first place with 50 points, narrowly edging out Ron Lundman and Malcolm Clouse who each scored 49 in a tie for second. The traveling prize was awarded to Roy Baeth. Pinochle On Thursday, October...
Several calls have been received requesting road reports. Please remember to call 511, 1-800-226-ROAD (7623) or use these websites: www.mdt.mt.gov/travelinfo or www.phillipscountysheriff.org. October 7, 2016 9:54 p.m. Male reported a possible assault involving juveniles; Deputy responded to the call; case file started. 10:57 p.m. Local business reported a suspicious person near their building; Deputy responded to the call; all found to be okay. October 8, 2016 2:38 a.m. Deputy performed security checks in the Saco area. 10:58 a.m. Local...
Malta Senior Citizens seems to be doing a dance as they work to increase their funds towards remodeling the kitchen. The furnace is installed and paid for with grants, memorials and fundraising. Next, a water line broke however, the Center was able to stay open through the graciousness of Malta Glass allowing the Center to access water from their business. The line is repaired and the street is somewhat fixed to allow safe parking for the event. Now, the Center is ‘dancing’ forward and doing an Autumn Soup and Bread luncheon Saturday Oct...
1 years ago October 26, 1916 In and around the County Courthouse The attention of the court for the greater part of the session was occupied by the Walter James murder case, a great many witnesses being called and the case attracted no end of attention all over Northern Montana. The jury returned a verdict of acquittal Thursday morning and the defendant was given his liberty. He had been out on bonds for some time previous to the trial. In the case of the state vs. Thos. Delano, the defendant...
Tee up for a great time on Saturday, November 5 at the 5th Annual Malta Putt Crawl, sponsored by the Malta Area Chamber of Commerce. You don't need to be a golfer to enjoy this great evening out, supporting our local bars and restaurants. We provide all the equipment; you just need to bring yourself and three of your friends. An eight-hole course awaits your team, with each stop on the course designed by the local establishment. Stops will be at the Tin Cup, Kid Curry, Westside Casino, the GN, t...
The Angel Program is preparing for the holiday season and applications are now available at the Malta Food Bank for those who wish to receive gifts for their children from the Angel Program. In order to qualify for the Angel Program, children listed must be 18 years of age or younger and living in the household that is applying. Proof of assistance must also be provided when the application is returned to the Food Bank. The Malta Food Bank is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Completed applications must be turned in no later...
It came down to the final seconds of the game, literally, on Friday night in Malta. At stake was the 2016 Class B Championship, winner take all and to host a home playoff game next Saturday. The Malta Mustangs and rival Glasgow Scotties met for the 47th time and 2016 marked the 40th Anniversary of the two teams meeting for the Class B State Championship (22-20, a Glasgow victory in 1976.) Following a Mustang goal line stand in which a Glasgow score would have put the game out of reach, and...
Over 100 former University of Montana Lady Grizzlies basketball players showed up at Missoula's Ranch Club on Friday, October 14 to wish their head coach, Robin Selvig, a happy retirement. Of the 100 former athletes in attendance in Missoula, six former Malta M-ettes who went on to play for Selvig and the Lady Griz were in attendance. Linda Mendel (1985-90) and continued with Greta (Koss) Buehler (1992-97), Skyla Sisco (1993-98), Linda Cummings (1996-01) and Cheryl (1998-02) and Juliann...
The Malta Mette's found them at the Rebecca Farm of Kalispell, an equestrian facility that hosts one of the largest equestrian event competitions in the United States. But Saturday's event would be the state cross country championships, and it would be run on a soggy wet course from days of rain. Shortly before the Class B girl's race would begin, the skies began to clear and the sun came out to warm the air and the umbrellas began to disappear. The Class B girl's race would be the first race of...
The final week of the Malta M-ette’s volleyball season saw three starters out of the line-up for their last two games and though they lost both matches, Head Coach Tasha Hines thinks the adversity will only help the team as they head into the post season and beyond. “That was a huge change for the team, but every game we got stronger all of them,” M-ette’s Head Coach Tasha Hines said. On Tuesday night, Malta hosted Glasgow in their second to last game of the regular season and fell in three straight sets, 25-12, 25-18 and 25-16. “We were tryi...
HELP WANTED Malta School District Position: One (1) Kindergarten Aide Contact: Kris Kuehn, Superintendent [email protected] Telephone: (406)654-1871 Deadline: Until Filled Salary: As per CBA Apply by: Application may be picked up in the Central Office or online at www.malta.k12.mt.us The City of Malta has a part-time janitor position available. Job description includes cleaning city buildings and all city bathrooms, sidewalk cleaning and some painting. Days of work are Thursday – Monday during the summer and Monday – Friday during the win...
PUBLIC HEARING The City of Malta will conduct a public hearing October 26, 2016 at 5:20 p.m. in the council chambers of city hall. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public comments concerning Resolution 1223, Amending Resolution 1208 Landfill Fees for Asbestos. Persons and/or their agent(s) may appear in person or send written comments to Mayor Shyla Jones, PO Box 1300, Malta, MT 59538 no later than 12 noon October 26, 2016. (Published by Phillips County News 10/19, 10/26/2016) MNAXLP 2016 REAL PROPERTY TAXES DUE All 2016 Real...