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The 2022 spring vendor show was held at the Phillips County Museum on Saturday, April 2, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. "We had 13 vendors here this year," said show organizer Jacy Stolem. "It's just a good chance for people to get out and see what our local vendors have to offer in one place." Kaydee Carnahan, who had just started selling Touchstone Crystal Jewelry on Monday, and was at her first vendor show was very happy. "We had a good turnout and I was thankful I was able to get some sales,"...
An Environmental Assessment analyzing a proposed continued withdrawal of lands at the Zortman-Landusky Mining Reclamation Area in Phillips County, Montana, has been released by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for a 30-day public review and comment period. The proposed 20-year withdrawal of this reclamation area would prevent new mining activities and disturbance of the public lands, as well as provide time to assess and monitor the effectiveness of ongoing reclamation activities. A similar...
The Malta Middle/High School Drama Team presented a live radio play of The 39 Steps on Monday night, April 4, and will have a second performance on Tuesday, April 5, at 7:00 p.m. The 39 Steps is inspired by Hitchcock's classic tale and is performed as a live period radio play. It's a fast-paced romantic thriller that takes you through the signature world of the Master of Suspense. The plot sees Mr. Richard Hannay visiting 1930s London when he meets Ms. Annabella Smith, who is on the run from...
After four years of thoughtful consideration and public input, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has given approval of American Prairie’s application to graze bison across 63,500 acres of public lands in Phillips County. The BLM has the legal authority to issue grazing permits or leases and modify existing permits to substitute many different types of livestock for cattle, including bison. It has done this for decades in several states across the West, and in the case of American Prairie, the BLM has approved similar grazing modifications t...
The following Dodson Public School students have made the Honor Roll for the third quarter of the 2021-22 school year. High School “A” Honor Roll List: Sebastian Best, Serena Chandler, Conan Cuts the Rope, Kataya KillEagle, Imagin Fox, Ithay Heck, Jeremiah Henry, Jean Jackson, Akiyah James, Mason Lonebear, Kadin Racine, Junior Stiffarm, Treyten Stiffarm High School “B” Honor Roll: Jamie Campbell, Emma Cole, Kelley Fox, Michael Turnsplenty Junior High School “A” Honor Roll List: Lillian Bear Cub, Jazlyn KillEagle, Alexis Iron Bear, Lance Snow,...
1 years ago- Wednesday, April 4, 2012 Malta man volunteered as donor to help a friend; but now he’s helping a stranger Malta resident Derek Davis, 27, signed up for the bone marrow transplant registry several years ago hoping to beat the odds and save the life of his friend. This morning he entered a hospital in Berkeley, Ca., hoping to save the life of a complete stranger. After having received five injections over as many days to prepare him for the harvesting of his white blood cells, Davis was scheduled to undergo the six-hour procedure t...
The local science fair was held in Saco on March 7th in the library. The judges were Donni Linn, Russell Menge, Jim Sunford, Darrell Gairrett, Howard Pippin, Vivian Taylor, Mary Berg, Jan Marshall, and Doris Tollefson. Grades 2-8 participated and the results were: 2nd & 3rd Grade 1st: Ivan Taylor (2nd) 2nd: Amari Miller (3rd) 3rd: Kadin Salveson (2nd) Honorable Mentions: Landry Bowman (3rd) and Whit Ozark (2nd) 4th - 6th Grade 1st: Royce Strobbe (6th) 2nd: Chase Albus (6th) 3rd: Tyler Sunford...
The Montana Masonic Foundation is a charity established by Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Montana. The charity has a strong commitment to funding grants for public schools. The categories schools can apply for grants include: Music, Art/Drama, Libraries, and Science. This year, Melissa Erickson, Librarian Assistant at Saco Public applied for and received a grant to purchase library books to allow students the ability to have books available for science fair projects and reports, along...
Ag Day was back in Malta on Friday, March 25, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., after a two-year break due to you know what, and judging by the attendance, it was missed! The members of the Malta Fire Department were cooking hamburgers, fish sandwiches, baked beans, and drinks at the fire station for a freewill donation. They also had some of their new purchases out on tables for people to see what their money/donations are going towards. (Personal note, the Flir thermal guns are really fun to look...
It is spring cleaning time for the Malta City Crew, reported Eric Witmer at the last Malta City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 22. Filling in for Public Works Director, Jim Truelove, Witmer informed the council that street patching has begun. The city crew is also blading alleys and the street sweeper has been out cleaning the remnants of winter away. Witmer also told the council that the cardboard yard between the fire station and MOI has been cleaned up and the fencing has been taken down....
Phillips County Hospital and Family Health Clinic in Malta Montana today announced it has been recognized as a 2022 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, this annual recognition program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX™. "To receive this award from a prestige organization, such as The Chartis Center for Rural Health speaks loads to what Phillips County Hospital and Family Health Clinic had set out...
They have been doing some work in the upstairs area of The Palace building where my father, Dr. Mike Veseth worked. They are going to put apartments up there. There will be a plumbing shop where Central Video used to be. I am not sure what they will do with the brick building between Central Video and the alley. It looks worn down....
The Vietnam War ended March 25, 1975, however, it lingers in so many peoples' minds as a bitter lonely experience and with little for support and respect for our soldiers upon returning back to U. S. soils. The Gulf of Tonkin, a much debated item with varying stories, was also known as the USS Maddox incident and is said to have marked the formal entry of the U.S. into the Vietnam War. One billion dollars was spent on the war by the U.S. alone. In 1982, the awesome Vietnam Memorial Wall was...
1 years ago- Wednesday, March 28, 2012 Pavilion re-build draws 10 bidders; Clausen & Sons submits apparent low bid: $1,640,000 Ten companies made bids Tuesday to be the firm that will build the 150’ x 240’ replacement for the Milk River Pavilion. The apparent low bid was submitted by Clausen and Sons Construction of Havre. They submitted a base bid of $1,640,000 with a bid of $40,530 for open frame bleachers which is included in their base bid. County commissioners voted to take the bids under advisement so their architect Kevin Nelson of CTA...
The Malta Elementary School held its science fair in the elementary gymnasium on Monday, March 21, and held the awards ceremony on Tuesday, March 22. "The science fair is new for me," said Malta Elementary Principal Mrs. Seymour. "The PIE ladies were a great help in setting it up and getting the awards for the students. It was really enjoyable to walk around and see all the hard work the students put into their projects. I would like to see more participants in the older grades for next year,...
On Wednesday March 24, 2022 DHS was able to hold their first Science Fair since COVID. We didn't have as many entries but we are convinced that it will continue to grow and grow. A big thank you to our judges this year: Mr. Gary Weitz, Mrs. Reba Weitz, Mrs. Mary Nordlund, and Ms. Debbie Solberg. All grades K-10 participated and the results are as follows: Overall Grand Prize Demonstration was awarded to Lily Bearcub and Nicole TurnsPlenty for Magic! They are both 7th graders. Trophy winners – "...
The following Malta High School students have made the Honor Roll for the second quarter of the 2021-22 school year. Seniors: Kaylee Bishop, Connor Clausen, Jade Darrington, Eion Estill, Kaden LaBrie, Justine Lamb, Dallan Messerly, Ashlynn Morser, Taylor Score, Connor Tuss, Zachary Ulrich, Brynn Varady, Rex Williamson. Juniors: Addy Anderson, Madyson Bain, Kira Beck, Kaden Bishop, Jared Eggebrecht, Spencer Gibbs, Isabelle Hallenberg, Elijah Hanson, Rylee Hines, Tye Jones, Kennedy Koss, Allison Kunze, Draven Lageson, Grant Larson, Deion...
Jaycee Layne Erickson, a senior at Saco High School, is the 2022 recipient of the Fred L. Robinson Scholarship. The scholarship is in the amount of $10,000.00 and awarded annually by the family of Malta businessman Fred L. Robinson. Jaycee plans to attend college at Montana Tech in Butte to pursue a degree in nursing. Jaycee will also play basketball for the Lady Orediggers. She is actively involved in Student council, National Honor Society, BPA, Band, Choir, and has been a class officer...
It was another successful year for Saco Business Professionals of America (BPA). Saco BPA attended the State Leadership Conference on March 13-15 in Billings. Activities included competing in their WSAP events, attending all sessions, participating in the Special Olympics awareness walk, and attending the karaoke night social. Top twenty individual results include: Marshall Caves - 13th in Ethics and Professionalism Dylan Brown - 15th in ICD-10-CM Medical Diagnostic Coding Blaine Downing - 18th...
March Madness took over the Lucky Bullet on Tuesday, March 15, as local basketball fans gathered to bid on teams for a good cause. The March Madness Calcutta that is held every year as a fundraiser for the Health-Care Foundation of Phillips County was held with 18 bidders raising paddles for themselves and their businesses to get the teams that they thought would win it all. The madness part of the night came from auctioneer Darrell Carney. He kept the night lively and moving along, always...
The Malta Drama Team will be presenting Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps for two nights, Monday and Tuesday, March 28 and 29, in the Malta HS/MS auditorium at 7:00 p.m. The drama team will be performing the 1935 Hitchcock thriller, which was based loosely on the 1915 adventure novel The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan, in radio show style. The show will have seven performers along with one at the sound effects table and will even include the commercials for the radio station. Director Anna...
The Phillips County Motorsports held their annual meeting at the GN on Saturday, March 19. "I'd like to thank everyone for coming tonight," said PCMS President Dan Stout. "I think we'll start off with the meal and then get down to the meeting and presenting the awards." As the meeting got underway, the first item of business was to nominate three board members. The two incumbents, Dennis Bebee and Gary Mathwich were re-elected. The third open seat was won by Dan Olson replacing his brother...
As part of a unit on survival stories in English class, Saco High School students were able to enhance their knowledge with hands-on, real-world survival activities on March 7th. Survival instructor Rod Alne from Peak Fitness in Butte began the training in the classroom and focused on the survivor mindset, hiking preparation, and injury prevention and treatment. Alne then transitioned into the hands-on portion, and students were tasked with readying their fuel: cotton balls with petroleum...
