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The Malta students put on their orange and held the first-ever Relay for Unity around the track on Wednesday, October 20. The students wore orange to show unity for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion, and to send a visible message that no child should ever experience bullying. Each of the 13 elementary classes made a poster that was displayed on hurdles around the track. The posters represented what Unity Day meant to them. Each of the classes took turns walking/running around the track at...
The city of Malta kicks off the holiday season this Thursday, October 28, with the fourth annual Oktoberfest. Malta’s banks and participating businesses will be open on Thursday till 8 p.m. The Christmas scrip program is available at all three local banks; The First State Bank of Malta, Bank of Malta, and Independence Bank. The scrip program offers up to $1,000 in loans that are paid back in 10 monthly installments. This year, individuals can get scrip from October 28 through December 24. Last year, Phillips County residents invested $... Full story
Willy and Joyce Hammar took the top honors in the 2021 Mixed Couples division of the Walleyes Unlimited Fort Peck Series. "It is quite an honor to have a couple with this kind of an accomplishment from our local chapter," said Chapter President Jay Boardman. "Congratulations Willy and Joyce." The Fort Peck Series consists of three tournaments. Rock Creek, held in early June, The Montana Governor's Cup, held in early July, and Hell Creek, held in late July. The Malta anglers started the season...
Tanner grew up in Stanford, Montana. After graduating from Stanford High School, he attended college at the University of Montana Western on a rodeo scholarship, earning himself a BA in Business Administration with a Small Business option in the spring of 2012. Tanner moved to Malta in the fall of 2013, where he began his career as a loan officer. Tanner and his wife Randi have 3 children: daughters Charli (14) and TJ (4) and son Ellis (11). Tanner is active in the community as he is currently a...
The St. Mary/Milk River irrigation project struck out on another federal funding opportunity. The America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding that came from the Federal government to the state of Montana was made available through application for infrastructure project including water and sewer projects across the state. However, the Treasury Department did not include funding for dams or reservoirs in the spending guidelines for the state. “We asked our congressional delegation to contact the T...
I’ve said this before, if funerals weren’t for a person who has passed away, the gathering would be a joyous occasion! Debbie Dyrdahl’s family honored her wishes to have her final farewell at the Loring Lutheran Church. Cindy Clark, lay pastor, had been visiting Debbie and offering communion for years. She was honored to do the service for Debbie’s family. Debbie’s sister, Jeri and Gary Reba, of Denver, and her two older brothers, Jim and Jack Halter, were here and Debbie’s daughter, S...
Sympathy to the families of Cliff Rustad. He was a well-known Auctioneer for many years. In Whitewater, a kidnapper drove an out of state foreign car and kidnapped Pat Murdock’s black cat. Then the kidnappers dumped the poor kitty off in Whitewater! So sad. If you see a stray black cat, please feed it. We don’t want any animal to starve in Whitewater. Note: Kittens to give away. Call Lyn or Bruce Hill. They say the kittens are adorable. On Sunday, the Lutheran Church had their Fall Harvest Din...
The season has been slow. I’ve only shot a handful of birds since the Sept. 1. opener. It isn’t for a lack of trying. More days than not I’m hunting, so often in fact that I’ve quit telling people I’m hunting and instead say I’m just running the dogs. The birds simply aren’t there. All my favorite places have been busts, but I’m too old to find new favorite places, so I hunt them anyway. I’d heard there were birds around the grain fields, but my preference is wilder country with sagebrush an...
Richard (Rick) A. Birkoski passed away surrounded by the love of his family and friends on Wednesday, October 13th, 2021. Rick was born to Phyllis and Edmund Birkoski and was one of four brothers. He went to school in Glasgow, Mt and upon graduating continued his education at Wyoming Tech receiving his certificate for diesel mechanics. He returned back to Montana and while living in Hinsdale met his wife Linda Brookie and to them one son was born, they later divorced. Rick later met Kelly Rankin...
Dr. Joseph Eugene McCarthy died October 7, 2021 of complications from lymphoma. He was born September 14, 1950' in Bayshore, New York to Eugene and Beverly (Free) McCarthy. He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene McCarthy and two infant nephews. Survivors include his mother, Beverly McCarthy and brother Dennis of East Islip, New York. Sister, Jeanne (John) Barnard, Nephew, James (Sarah) Barnard, all of Malta, Niece, Leila (Dan) Seyfert, of Glasgow, a great niece Cerenity Olsen and great nephews, Marcus Seyfert and Cody Barnard, numerous...
Craig Brian Mitchell, 69, of Roy, Montana passed away peacefully at home with family by his side. He was born on April 24, 1952, in Malta, the son of the late Winston and Lucille Mitchell. He graduated in 1970 from Malta High School. Shortly after, he married the love of his life Janice Cummings, November 13, 1971, they had three children together. He started ranching with family and did part-time construction. Besides spending time with his family and friends Craig had a passion for trucking,...
The City of Malta has purchased the “old” National Guard Armory and I’ve had several questions about its history. The Armory was originally dedicated on May 1, 1965. Original cost of the armory was $100,000.00. The armory was filled to capacity for the dedication ceremonies. As the colors were posted The Malta High School Band played several musical selections including “The Star-Spangled Banner”. Telegrams were read from the White House and Governor Tim Babcock congratulating the community. Following the program guests were taken on guided to...
Malta Senior Center BINGO is every Friday at 1:00 at the Malta Senior Center Great Plains Dinosaur Museum Closed Starting 10-19-21. The Great Plains Dinosaur Museum is closed for the season. We will open for tours if reservations are made by calling 406-654-5300. Food Bank Trick or Treat! 10-27-21. The Malta Food Bank will be holding a Trick or Treat event from 6 p.m. on Wednesday, October 27. Church Groups will be coming around to get your donations. School Hearing Screenings 8-23-21 - 10-30-21. Hearing Screenings will take place in Bear Paw...
1 years ago- Wednesday, October 26, 2011 The message: Don’t close our post office The sentiment was clear and predictable. Residents of Loring and Whitewater don’t want to see their rural post offices close. “Why are we going backward,” said one resident, who pointed out the “our ancestors” worked and fought to get mail service so they wouldn’t be so isolated. The Loring and Whitewater post offices are among 83 in Montana the US Postal Service is proposing to close in a cost-cutting measure. Public meetings were held Tuesday in both communit...
The Malta Mustangs are headed into the 2021 MHSA Class B Football Championship Series as the first seed in the North after posting a perfect 8-0 regular-season record. "It feels great," Malta senior quarterback Connor Tuss said on the team's undefeated season. "It's been four years, but we have been working hard every year. All of those summers, we put in the work and it has finally paid off for us as seniors." The Mustangs were able to make history last Friday, October 22, as the first Malta...
The Phillips County cross country teams assembled one last time in Missoula at the University of Montana Golf Course for the 2021 State Cross Country Meet on Saturday, October 23. For the girl's Class C race, the Whitewater foursome arrived in Missoula on Friday, ready for their walk-throughs at 4 p.m. "The girls were nervous to see what kind of course we were in for," said Head Coach Carly Hammond. "We had heard all week that there was a giant hill in the course. Once we ran the course and saw...
The Malta M-ettes volleyball team finished second in the regular season standings and have thus avoided the play-in game in District 2B Tournament this weekend in Wolf Point. The M-ettes will compete in the 2B tourney on Friday, October 29, against the Harlem Wildcats in the second game of the day. Malta has not lost a set to Harlem this season. Wolf Point and Poplar will square off against each other in the first game of the tournament for the right to face the first place Glasgow Lady...
The North Country Mavericks Volleyball Team have earned the third seed in the 2021 3C District Tournament this weekend, thanks to their 9-3 record against 3C opponents. “We are feeling pretty optimistic that we are coming together at the right time,” Mavericks Coach Charlene Wasson said. The Mavericks, who are 11-5 overall will face Richey-Lambert, the 3C’s 6th seed on Thursday, October 28, at 3 p.m. in Scobey. Though 13 of 10 district teams will enter the 3C tourney after the play-in games...
HOUSE CLEANER Experienced House Cleaner to start work immediately. $25 per hour, Monday, Wednesday, Friday 3 Hours/day If interested, email your resume and references to [email protected] ---------------------------- AG Lender The First State Bank of Malta has a position open for an Ag Lender in Malta. Individual should have a 4 year degree in a business related field. Preference will be given to individual with an Ag background and an understanding of the ag economy. Please contact: Robert J. Galt, President, at 1-800-356-7545 or bgalt@fsbm...
MONTANA 17th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PHILLIPS COUNTY In the Matter of Cause No. DV-2021-44 the Name Change of Order setting time and Levi (Holling) Tatafu, place of hearing application for An Adult change of name A Petition having been filed by Levi (Holling) Tatafu praying to change his name and good cause appearing therefore, it is hereby ordered that a hearing be held upon said Petition before this Court on the 23rd day of November, 2021, at 10:30 o'clock A.M. Notice of said hearing shall be given by publication in the Phillips County News,...
