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The Malta City Council voted last Tuesday, November 9, to hire SK Geotechnical Corporation out of Billings to do a soil evaluation at the site of the proposed new Trafton Lift Station. This soil evaluation is the beginning of a plan set up by the Great West Engineering group that the City of Malta has hired to help prioritize and plan projects needed in the city, and helps with any and all grant applications that can aid in those projects. “The soil evaluation will get the ball rolling on the lift station project as well as help us with our r...
The Montana Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) will soon begin using a new, state-of-the-art 3D laser scanner to assist in crime scene investigations and fight increased crime in our state, Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced today. The evidence collected by the scanner will also be a powerful tool for prosecutors during trial as they work to put criminals behind bars. The Leica RTC360 scanner will improve measuring accuracy, save time, and allow investigators...
At the Malta School Board of Trustees meeting on Wednesday, November 10, Supt. Genger stated that “We need to start the conversation on what to do with the Old Gym.” Genger said that additions/improvements are needed throughout the building. Locker rooms, heating system, ADA compliance, eventually flooring, etc. He feels that the district needs to prioritize the current campus sites and determine the needs and value of usage. Then construct a long-term/range plan of improvement for the entire campus area. Genger said the obvious number one pri...
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 9:00am to noon. Completed applications must be turned in no later...
Sen. Mike Lang of Malta has been awarded the 2021 Upper Missouri Water Association Distinguished Service Award for the state of Montana. The award is presented annually to a person or group from each of the four states within the association: North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana and Wyoming. Award winners are recognized for their distinguished service in the field of water resource development and a quality environment. Lang has been involved in production agriculture all his life, from managing...
Recent visitors from Idaho at the Margie Olsen home were Carolyn (Olsen) Brainard, her daughter, Kaitlyn and husband Levi Norris and 6 month old baby girl, Freya (Norwegian Name ?) Visitors at the Anderson Ranch over the weekend were Shae (Jace's wife), mother Dawn Ruby and Shae's brother, Tanner Bishop and wife Caitlyn, all from Billings. Jerilyn Murdock and a friend, Wade, from Tioga, North Dakota visited Gramma Pat and Therese Taylor during hunting season. Royce, Rowdy and Ridge Beil were also weekend guests visiting Gramma Pat and Aunt...
The Specialty Fair featured all kinds of crafts and products. Very nice. Congratulations to all the athletes. There will be basketball tournaments in Whitewater on November 20th. Call the Whitewater School for times etc. People like to travel. Jason, Courtney Hellie and family went on a vacation to visit Makita (sister) in Florida. Pam Wollsy went to Texas to visit and help her mother. Whitewater has been busy. We have cowboys shipping in stockyards. There are hunters, many from out of state. If...
In honor of Veterans Day last Thursday I would like to mention the seven children of Miles and Mae Henry who served in the second World War and Korea, 3 soldiers and 4 marines. Ray-Army, Jack-Marine, who was a tail gunner in the pacific, Jessie, the female Marine, and Jack's twin, Wally-Army-Burma, James, Marine-Iwo Jima survivor--Shorty, Marine and Pat, Korea. Later grandchildren serving included Dirk, Marine--Dan and Dave (twins) Army-- and Roger and Bill, Army and later great grandson Aaron,...
In the end, and that end was a long time in coming, the bird I’d sought wasn’t so special after all. Two and a half months into the hunting season I had little to show for my efforts. The birds were scarce or not there at all. I’d shot a few and missed a few more. Long ago I’d quit worrying about killing my limit. We ate well on a bird a day, but now even that meager a goal had become hard to accomplish. Most days I came home with an empty bag. And while it was pleasurable enough simply to be ou...
Our dad and brother, Benny Lee Milks, passed away November 9, 2021. Benny was born June 27, 1940 in Malta, MT to Russell & Florence Milks. The family farmed and ranched 30 miles south of Malta on Tallow Creek and Benny attended school through 8th grade at the Tallow Creek school. He and his sister Elaine went to school with their cousins, Tommy, Donny & Kenny Watson. Benny and the Watson boys taught themselves how to play several musical instruments, spending much time between the Watson and...
Lorrie received her angel wings and went to be with the Lord on Nov. 8, 2021, after a fiercely fought battle with cancer. Lorrie Ann Niles was born on Nov. 19, 1958, in Hardin, to Clifford and Eileene Korber. She joined her two older brothers, John and Willie, and all three later welcomed their younger sister Donna. She was raised in Custer on her family's farm, where she enjoyed riding horses and reading. After graduating from high school, she attended Montana State University in Bozeman,...
Jason J. "Big B" Bednarczyk, 48, of Malta, MT passed away during the early morning hours of November 9th, 2021. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 1pm at Wilderness Funeral Home in Malta. Born on July 4th, 1973 in Malta, MT, Jason was one of two children born to Frank and Rosemary (Van Houdt) Bednarczyk. He lived in Malta his whole life; Jason's friends teased him that he would break out in a sweat when he got more than 60 miles from Malta. Graduating from Malta...
November is half over with! It’s almost 2022, just six weeks left! I know that’s not news, just caught me by surprise! Loring got rained on Sunday evening! It was wonderful even though it was only a couple of tenths! The Loring Women’s Club and spouses gathered together on Sunday for a special evening of Italian food! Vince Mace was our chef and Rhonda Dalby our server! We opened gifts and visited. Appetizers, salad, bread, main dish, and dessert were the individual courses. Thank you every...
Malta Senior Center BINGO is every Friday at 1:00 at the Malta Senior Center Malta Trails Meeting 11-18-21. There will be a Malta Trails Meeting held at Stretch's Pizza on Thursday, November 18, at 6 p.m. P.C. Coffee in Billings 12-13-21. Meet old friends from Phillips County at Perkin's Restaurant (Backroom) located at 825 North 27th Street in Billings on Monday, December 13, at 10 a.m. Call Carl Solberg at 406-656-9492....
1 years ago- Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Hail damage 100 percent on Malta High School/Middle School, Head Start buildings Hail damage 100 percent on Malta High School/Middle School, Head Start buildings An independent insurance adjuster says the shingle roofs on Malta High School/Middle School and the Head Start building suffered 100 percent damage from summer hail storms. The district also owns the Head Start building. Supt. Kris Kuehn shared the adjustor’s assessment with school board members at last week’s board meeting. The sup...
The P.C. Museum/Historical Society ‘elves’ are hosting this festive Christmas decorating contest between businesses, communities, organizations and individuals. Beautiful entries of mini Christmas trees, wreaths, swags, wall hangings and centerpieces are on display and eagerly awaiting your visit! We encourage you to stop by, view, bid and vote on your festival favorites from NOW until December 2nd, 2021. The Wreaths, Trees & Swags normally offered in the live auction will be included in the silent auction this “covid” year! We truly regret...
Know a Montana rancher, farmer or forestland owner who goes above and beyond in the stewardship and management of natural resources? Nominate them for the 2022 Montana Leopold Conservation Award®. Sand County Foundation and national sponsor American Farmland Trust present the Leopold Conservation Award to private landowners in 23 states for extraordinary achievement in voluntary conservation. In Montana, the $10,000 award is presented with the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation’s Rangeland Resources Committee. Given in ho...
The Dodson FFA Chapter traveled to Bozeman November 10-13 for the Montana FFA Ag Expo Sponsored by John Deere Dealers. Representing Dodson were Sebastian Best, Kataya KillEagle, Imagin Fox, Jeremiah Henry, Mason LoneBear, and Junior Stiffarm. The chapter competed in Livestock Judging, Meats Judging, Vet Science, and Ag Mechanics career development events. Highlights from the contests include the junior mechanics team of Jeremiah, Mason, and Junior placing 30th as a team out of 50 total teams....
Sometime between the evening of Sunday Nov. 7th and the morning of Monday Nov. 8th two horses were shot along the Stage Road south of the bridge on Big Warm Creek. This road is commonly used to travel between Zortman and Lodgepole. One died there, the other had to be put down. If you have any information please contact Phillips County Crime Stoppers, all tips are anonymous. 654-1211...
The Malta M-ettes Volleyball Season ended at the 2021 State B Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, November 12. Their appearance at the state tournament was their first since 2002. "We couldn't be more proud of our M-ette volleyball team and all they accomplished this season," Malta Head Coach Tasha Hines told the PCN after the tournament. "The way they battled, fought back and put us in the position to get the wins. This was just the beginning of an extremely bright future for our program. It's a...
Simonson Sisters returned to 2021 Indian National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas NV. Oct 19-23. Kiana (Simonson) Davis earned her spot winning the Crow Fair Tour Rodeo, Crow Agency MT. August 19-22. Kiana won the long go and stayed on top in the short go winning the No. 1 spot in the average. Automatically qualifying herself a ticket to the INFR in Las Vegas. Kiana had very consistent runs in Las. Vegas, 16.47 Tuesday night performance, 16.19 ( tipping a barrel turned into 22.19) Wednesday afternoon...
Teller Position The First State Bank of Malta is accepting applications for a Bank Teller in Malta. This is a full time position with excellent benefits including insurance, pension & PTO. Please stop in & visit with Terry. Member FDIC – Equal opportunity employer --------------------------------- Dairy Queen Now Hiring Looking for quality Part-Time and Full-Time position Team Members Good hourly wage, Day and Night Shifts available. DQ works around family and school activities. The position may be for Winter only, or through Summer with S...
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 23d 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,...