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Thursday night, October 27th, the city of Malta kicks off the holiday season by hosting the fifth annual Oktoberfest. Malta’s banks and participating businesses will be open that evening 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 27 through December 24. Phillips County residents invested $208,170 i...
Malta Kids Club is partnering with Malta Elementary and P.I.E. (Parents Involved in Education) to hold a Family Fun Literacy Night in conjunction with parent-teacher conferences and the Scholastic Book Fair on Tuesday, October 25th, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the elementary school gymnasium. From the moment children and their families step into the Malta Elementary School Gym, they will be entering the world of “Camp Read S’More!” Participants are encouraged to visit the book fair and purchase their favorite books and then register at th...
Helping those in need is an act of kindness that anyone can be a part of. With that in mind, the annual gathering for the Malta Food Bank will be held WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26th. The annual event began years ago, and is a generational event spanning many years, and has been very successful for the Food Bank. Various youth groups will be arriving, going door to door, to accept offerings to help others in need. Each youth group has an assigned area and it has become a challenge/incentive to each...
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen today asked a federal board to overturn the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) decision to grant a permit change allowing bison grazing in Phillips County. The permit is a part of the American Prairie Reserve’s broader effort to expand bison grazing on the plains across northern and eastern Montana. Attorney General Knudsen’s appeal asks the U.S. Department of the Interior Office of Hearings and Appeals to overturn the decision and issue a stay until the appeal is resolved to prevent irreparable harm to the...
1 yrs ago Bergos Competes Kaden Bergos had competed in Memphis, TN, against Junior Dragsters from across the US and Canada for the Summit Super Series World Final Championship. He competed against 15 others, and though he didn’t bring home a trophy, “the experience was priceless.” Trackster at State Hailey Nicholson placed 38th out of 115 runners at the State Cross Country Meet. Playoff Bound Mustang Coach Scott King was headed to State playoff games for the 24th time. The Mustangs had finished off their regular season with a 43 drubb...
St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Malta will host its annual fall dinner and bazaar on Sunday, November 6th, 2022. Everyone is invited to enjoy a homestyle turkey dinner with all the trimmings and pie dessert. There will also be a craft and bake goods table and final tickets for a raffle featuring the grand prize of a ½ beef, and other prizes including a handmade quilt Blackstone grill and a gift basket of handmade items will be on sale. Meal service begins in the spacious church dining room at 11:30 a.m. and continues until 2 p.m. Adults are $1...
The Clean Water Act turns 50 on October 18th. Over the past five decades, it has proven itself as one of the most successful environmental laws on the books. It has cleaned up contaminated waterways, helped to assure that the drinking water coming out of your tap is safe for your kids, and protected the ecological integrity of rivers and streams. Indeed, without the Clean Water Act, Montana would not be the state it is today. But far more must be done in order for us to reach the promise of the Clean Water Act – which is to prevent, reduce, and...
Monday, October 3rd, the Malta Dirt Daubers Garden Club had a special guest, Millie Kindle, a member of the Milk River Chapter Daughters of American Revolution (DAR). As Historian for the Chapter, she had submitted the Club for recognition for their community service projects. Millie has also served as Present Regent since 2017. Millie presented Toni Ziegler, MDDGC President, with a pin and certificate as the state winner of the award. The mission of the Club is to beautify the community,...
Like the animals Noah selected for his infamous ark, they came in as a pair to the Assembly of God Church in Malta, last April. The "Welcome to Malta" by the friendly people, is one of the signs that both Pr. Mike Skaggs, and his wife, Debbie, thoroughly enjoyed. Coming to the quaint little town of ours, the Skaggs' have found the ideal town and can easily call this "home." Pr. Mike has been to "The Streets of Bakersfield" in California, literally. He attended school across the street from the...
Come on down to the Malta Senior Center Saturday, October 22, and let your taste buds take you on an experience of yore. The free-will donations will go towards the awning over the front door. Dolly Parton, whom many people enjoy listening to her songs, had Stone Soup as a staple in her diet. Growing up in Tennessee, Parton was one of several children, who fondly recalls her parents, Robert and Avie while living in the beautiful Tennessee mountains. Avie Parton would have each of her children go in search a stone, scrub it clean, and bring the...
FWP fisheries and hatchery staff will begin collecting adult Chinook salmon on Fort Peck Reservoir starting the first week of October. The annual collection effort lasts through much of October, with the goal of collecting as many eggs as possible. Salmon are then raised in the hatchery and will be released back into the reservoir in the spring of 2023. Collection efforts coincide with the salmon snagging season, which begins Saturday, Oct. 1, and runs through Nov. 30. Chinook salmon cannot...
1 yrs ago A-B-C Aides Needed Malta School was facing increased enrollment in the grade school; kindergarten had increased such, to require an aide in both classes. M-ettes Lose to Scotties, Take Wildcats in Three M-ette volleyball results against Glasgow showed the leaders as Kills: Jayla Graham, 7; Blocks: Darby Schye, 5; Digs: Caitlyn Chase, 18; Assists: and Courtney Henry, 15. Malta lost in five to the plaid Scotties, 15-25, 25-19, 14-25, 25-20 12-15. They defeated Harlem 25-13, 25-17, and 25-17 and Courtney Henry added 25 of 28 Assists....
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public nominations for positions on the two Resource Advisory Councils (RACs) in Montana and the Dakotas. These citizen-based councils assist in the development of recommendations that address public land management issues. The Western Montana RAC covers BLM lands in the western third of the state, and the Missouri Basin RAC encompasses BLM lands in the eastern two-thirds of Montana and the Dakotas. The BLM maintains RACs chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act and the Federal Policy and Land...
The 103rd Montana Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention is slated for November 14-17 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Missoula. Registration is now open, and members can expect to hear top-notch speakers on various topics, discuss policy for the coming year and enjoy the camaraderie with farmers and ranchers from across the state. Highlights of the convention include prominent speakers Ara Megerdichian, Montana State University, who will address leadership skills, Jordan Levi, Arcadia Management, who will cover bringing cattle producers and...
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet Oct. 20 via Zoom. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. The meeting will be streamed live on the FWP website. The commission will take public comment on agenda items via Zoom. To make a comment via Zoom, you must register on the FWP website. A link to register will be available from noon on Oct. 13 to noon on Oct. 19. The public will also be able to comment in person at any FWP regional office. The commission will make final decisions on the following: Land and Water Danford Pond viewing area...
I would Like to TELL A Story about Malta Opportunities and ALSO about John H Low standing next to the YELLOW Line that says Sheriffs Line DO NOT CROSS to PHILLIPS COUNTY Insurance and ALSO Montana PBS . Once when I was working at Malta Opportunities , I was not ABLE to ride my bike because they were using the rental Building besides that when I was in school I got to watch Tom Miller put a YELLOW Line up around the SCHOOL Across the street from the MALTA Community Church that said Sheriffs Line...
Gold Star Mother (GSM), Mellissa Sandvick, became a GSM on Oct. 8, 2006, when her son, LCpl. Jeremy Sandvick-Monroe, died from wounds sustained while conducting combat operations against enemy forces, in Anbar, Iraq. Mellissa is the sole GSM in Phillips County. The last Sunday in September each year is designated as Gold Star Mother Recognition Day. Mellissa was asked how she wanted to observe the day, her choice was with friends and family with treats at the local DQ. Sunday, Mellissa was joine...
Tuesday, Sept. 27, the City Council meeting was opened by Council President, Bonnie Wiederrick, in the absence of Mayor John Demarais. Mayor Demarais was attending the National Rural Water Conference in National Harbor, MD. As president of the Montana board, he had his trip expenses paid to the conference and was unable to be at Malta’s Council meeting. Jim Truelove, Public Works Director, shared updates and news from his branch of the City. The north side of town is having issues with grease build-up in the sewer lines. He stated he would b...
Emery Myrick is a self-proclaimed "last man standing" as he was the lone resident at the Hi-Line Retirement Center. As the HLRC was set to close on Sept. 30th, Emery was slow to find a new residence which to call "home" and was still at the center on Monday; his departure was set at that time to move to Awe Kualawaache Care Center on the Crow Agency on Tuesday. Emery moved to HLRC following an accident in his hometown, Poplar, that left him with injuries requiring care from a facility. I sat...
A passion, a devotion, a talent, a life, a love...these are ways Schizoid Johnny's life with music can be described. His life with music began at age 15, and yet today his zeal and ardor continue strong. Born in California, Johnny said he fell in love with Montana; the people, hunting, beauty, and solitude all added to reasons why he has chosen Zortman, Montana, as his home. (*he denies being in the witness protection program, which I did ask of him, due to his extensive biography and...
It is a true story! The Phillips County Historical Society's good old fashioned Christmas Festival is back! Since 2004, the festival has been enjoyed (was covid hampered in 2020-21) BUT will once again be hosted entirely in-house at the Phillips County Museum. The festivities will begin on November 9 (deadline for entries) and culminate with a Christmas Social on the evening of December 1, 2022. Organizations, businesses and individuals are invited and welcome to join in on the decorating compet...
To start the month of October, Military month, one must begin with Ms. Veteran America. Not a beauty contest but rather a combat test of will. Categories include interview, talent {lip sync competition], military history and advocacy. Major Dent, a Soldier Family Support director, increased family participation by 75% and coordinated donations of backpacks, Christmas toys, and provided on-site support for U.S. soldiers during the unrest in our nations’ capital. Dent’s daughters are her greatest motivation and were ecstatic over their mot...
Malta Senior Center BINGO is every Friday at 1:00 at the Malta Senior Center PC Library Knitting and Crochet Club The Phillips County Library hosts a knitting and crochet group from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday. Malta American Legion Auxiliary 10-6 Malta American Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at 6pm. VFW Club. Please attend. Dues are now due. P. C. Library Closed 10-10 The Phillips County Library will be CLOSED on Monday, October 10, 2022, for the Columbus Day Holiday. P.C. Historical S...
Staff of the Hi-Line Retirement Center gathered Saturday evening for a delectable meal and their last time together as HLRC employees. The event also served as their Halloween and Christmas party; some dressed in goblin costumes, ugly sweaters, Christmas attire, and some in their favorite character. Some just came as themselves...characters. Warren Taylor bade farewell to the residents who have long enjoyed his monthly visits to provide music with Jay Southwick, Bill Abrahamson and others. The...
