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The proof is in the pudding and those in charge of getting the Villa Theatre back up and running saw their hard work pay off last weekend as the movie house held their grand re-opening last Friday night in Malta after being closed since this summer. "The turnout took me by surprise, I don't think I was prepared for it," said new Villa manager Christine Riggs after two successful showings of The Addams Family on the night. "I hope people like the new 'new Villa,' I don't know if I had time to...
The Town of Dodson was given both a federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and a Treasure Statement Endowment Program (TSEP) award for an estimated $759,000 for upgrades to the Town's wastewater system, including the installation of a new portable generator and transfer switch for the lift station; increase operating depth in the storage lagoon and install open channel disinfection equipment. In order to receive those grants, Dodson residents will see an increase in their monthly...
The only election in Phillips County last week was in the town of Dodson where Pat Ditmar and Polly Solberg were voted in as Town Council members where voter turnout was recorded at 53.7-percent. A total of 29 votes were cast in the Town of Dodson’s non-partisan general election where voters were asked to pick two council members who will serve four-year terms. Those candidates were Frank “Skip” Cole, Ditmar, and Solberg. Ditmar received the most votes with 25, Solberg received 16, Cole received 13 and the total of under/over votes where three...
The recent efforts to support the legal challenges faced by the Phillips County Livestock Association and North and South Cooperative State Grazing Districts by the Hi-Line Heritage Group and Phillips County Cattlewomen resulted in $50,960.25 in support. "The way the community has stepped up to support our livestock industry is just truly amazing "said Marko Manoukian, Secretary/Treasurer of the Association in receiving a check from Sally Salveson, representing the Phillips County Cattle Women,...
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...
Are you ready to “kick the tobacco use habit” and add years to your life? Then you just need to pick a day. How about Thursday, November 21st, 2019? That’s the American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout. You can join millions of Americans and start living tobacco-free! The American Cancer Society reports, “About 34 million Americans still smoke cigarettes, and smoking remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the United States.” 1,600 of tobacco-related deaths occur each year in the State of Montana....
It snowed a wet snow on Tuesday afternoon, giving the ground a good cover and about one-inch precipitation. Very cold Wednesday and it stayed this way all week. There were not many people out for lunch at the Whapatu Center this week. Cold and bad roads. Richard Gilmore had to go to Billings for medical treatment again this week. Prayers and best wishes are sent to him. Polly Solberg went to Billings on Friday to visit and help son Tim's family. Continued stay well wishes to Willard Mortenson...
The Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge used to offer the best public pheasant hunting in Montana. It no longer does. Not even close. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Russian olive eradication program has effectively put an end to the good hunting there. For years now the USFWS has been cutting down olive trees on the refuge. As the trees went, so did the pheasants. The feds blame the decline on drought and predators just like they did when the Northern Yellowstone elk herd suffered dramatic l...
The fall sports season is over for Phillips County High School and we are only a few weeks away from winter sports taking over. I have to say that I am proud of our teams, with all of our teams having good outings in the post-season tournaments. Football was amazing to watch as the team went 8-2 this year. I missed the game in Red Lodge this past weekend but had the chance to see some amazing post-game pictures of the team and though the game didn’t go their way, there was so much respect s...
CHARLO - William Edmond Daugherty, 62, of Charlo, Mont., passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, Mont. He passed away on his brother Michael's birthday due to complications from COPD and Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Ed was born Dec. 8, 1956, in Joplin, Mo., to William Henry and Jaffra Arlene Daugherty. He grew up between Neosho, Mo., and Marshall, Ark., with a strong passion for reading and history. He was also a proud member of his high school football team,...
Weldon John Sparks Jr. (Chub) passed away at St Pat's Hospital on November 5, 2019, of natural causes. He was born March 18, 1942, in Hays, Mont. He grew up in Malta before he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged. He returned home to Montana to work and raise his family. He spent the majority of his life working at St Pat's where he made many lifelong friends. A "unique" sense of humor accompanied him wherever he went. After retiring, he continued to spend time doing the...
Bruce R. Sundseth, age 63 of Billings, passed away Monday, November 4., 2019. Viewing is Thursday, November 14, from 4-7 p.m. Funeral Friday, November 15 at 1 p.m. all at Smith Chapel West 304 34th St. W. Billings, Mont. Burial at Terrace Gardens Cemetery....
Malta Senior Meals Thurs Nov 7tht Breakfast Fri Nov 8th Dill salmon Tues Nov 12th Sweet n sour chicken American Legion Auxiliary Canisters The Malta American Legion Auxiliary has placed canisters at local businesses for donations. The donations will be sent to Grace Home in Great Falls to help our homeless Montana Veterans. Please donate your spare change. Grief Support Groups Two Grief Support Groups in Malta at the Senior Center will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday mornings and at the Dianne Salsbery residence from 6:30...
A mule deer buck harvested by a hunter in Hunting District (HD) 690 southwest of Chinook is suspected to be positive of chronic wasting disease (CWD). The hunter had submitted their sample for testing. A follow up test is being run to confirm the results. Including the positives found in 2018, this marks the 21st detection of CWD in Region 6, and the first in HD 690. HD 690 will now be considered part of the Northern Montana CWD Management Zone, and animal transport restrictions will apply to HD 690. In 2019, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is...
1 years ago November 10, 1919 Father Feust, the aged priest at St. Paul's Mission, was rescued after having wandered off in the cold all night when he became lost. He had attempted to walk to a ranch when his car stalled. His condition was serious. ♠♠♠ John Tressler, Malta attorney, presided at the Republican State Central Committee meeting in Billings, Mont. ♠♠♠ Fred Robinson, the Wagner merchant, attended the reception held in Malta for servicemen. ♠♠♠ A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Paul...
The house that is being built near the MOI group home is that of Eric Maxie, and the latest thing I saw being built there was the walls that were being put up. The walls at the National Guard Armory are also being put up near the Village Apartments and Phillips County Hospital. A week ago, I got to take pictures of the workers putting in forms at the Armory, as well. I plan on going to the Villa Theatre to watch The Addams Family when the theatre reopens this Friday, November 8. It has been...
The 2019 campaign ended for the Malta Mustangs football team in Red Lodge, as they fell 35-6 to the undefeated Red Lodge Rams on Saturday, November 9. The Mustangs reached the quarterfinal game against the Rams after defeating the Jefferson Panthers 26-7 in the opening round of the State B Football Playoffs on Saturday, November 2. After a successful 8-2 season, that ended with Malta ranked seventh in the state, Malta Head Coach Nick Oxarart reflected on his first season back at the helm. "I...
The North Country Mavericks volleyball team put on quite a show in their 2019 postseason run, but their season ended on Friday, November 8, at the Eastern C Divisional in Sidney. The Mavericks defeated the Ekalaka Bulldogs 3-2 in the opening round of the Eastern C on Thursday, November 7. The team would then fall to the Plentywood Wildcats 3-0 in the second round the same day. The season ended the next day, on Friday, November 8 as North Country fell 3-1 to the Wibaux Longhorns. "We did a good...
The season ended for the Malta M-ettes volleyball team as they fell 3-0 to the Glasgow Scotties in the elimination bracket of the Northern B Divisional in Wolf Point on Friday, November 8. The Lady Scotties would go on to defeat the Fairfield Eagles and Shelby Coyotes, to punch their ticket to the championship game. They would lose to Choteau in three games. The Malta M-ettes squared off against the Choteau Bulldogs and lost in three sets on Thursday, November 7. The scores were 25-5, 25-9, and...
The fourth annual Tom Knudsen Memorial brought in 40 men and 10 women despite the threat of a winter storm that eventually hit Northern Montana. The memorial event that celebrates the life of Thomas Knudsen, who passed away in September of 2015, also served as a fundraiser for David Jaynes of Wagner who was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma (a form of cancer) earlier this fall. "We had an excellent turnout for the fundraiser for him," said Susan "Peanut" Green, owner of the Mint Bar. "When things...
Fave Hobby: Basketball. Favorite TV Show: The Office.. Fave Subject in School: Weights. Bench press: 205. Fave Meal: Steak. Fave Spot in PC: Nelson. Dream Car: Lambo. Dream Vacation: Taiwan. If you could have one superpower: Invisibility. Fave Animal: Tiger....
As the leaves turn and begin to fall it signals SOUP TIME!! at the Malta Senior Center, Saturday, November 16, from 11:30-1:30. Many varieties will fill the air with delightful aromas and delicious desserts to round out the fall meal. Some soups will be potato-corned beef, cream of chicken with vegetables, vegetable beef, and hamburger mac, roasted butternut squash, Velveeta cheese with sausage, to name a few. Slices of bread accompany the soups if one chooses not to have the usual crackers. Again, it is a free-will offering and it is going...
PUBLIC NOTICES REQUESTS FOR QUALIFICATIONS ENGINEERING SERVICES The Buffalo Trail Water District is soliciting Statements of Qualifications for engineering services to assist the District with the preparation of a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) that meets the requirements of the Uniform PER Outline as adopted by the Water, Wastewater, and Solid Waste Action Coordination Team (WASACT) for the District’s drinking water facilities. Once a preferred alternative and potential funding sources have been identified, the District may as its o...
FOR SALE Jacuzzi Pumps, Water Softeners & Water Softener Salt. Call Farmers & Ranchers 654-1412. HELP WANTED Jacuzzi Pumps, Water Softeners & Water Softener Salt. Call Farmers & Ranchers 654-1412. WANTED TO BUY Wanted To Buy: Old Spurs, Silver Bits, Chaps, Saddles, etc. Through Malta and vicinity weekly. Please call Russ Hartman 406-899-8900. SCORE RENTALS 1 & 2 bedroom Apartments Available For more information call 654-1302 or stop in at the Edgewater. WANTED Wanted: Old Crocks that have "Harry Vagg, Saco, Montana" advertising on them. Will...
