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As I was searching for some information, I found a Saco High School Athletic Fund Report for 1924-25. There were 12 home games with the opponents being Bowdoin, Hinsdale, Malta (2 games), Dodson, Harlem, Wolf Point, Poplar, Bainville, Glasgow, Saco Town Team, and Malta Town Team. Total gate admissions per game ranged from $4.75 for the Saco Town team game to $98.45 for the second game with Malta. There were also guarantees received for games played away from home. Those ranged from $15.00 for a game in Hinsdale to $60.00 for the Poplar game....
Sommer Green, a student at Whitewater High School, was selected to represent the VFW Post 4067 Auxiliary in the Get Excited for the Red, White and Blue singing contest. The contest is a national contest and contestants enter a video rendition of their singing of the National Anthem. Miss Green sang the National Anthem at the Class C Basketball Tournament in Great Falls in February, and her recording at that performance is the one she submitted. In addition to the entry form, it was a...
The Great Plains Dinosaur Museum recently recognized key staff and board members as follows: Lulu Belle Besel, who served on the Board of Directors and organization treasurer from 2007 to 2024. Dixie Lee Stordahl, who served as the museum manager from 2004 to 2023 and continues to serve on the Board of Directors Damien Austin, who joined the Board of Directors in 2017 and served as Vice President and President from 2020 to 2024. The presentations were made at the Queen of Phillips County production by the Montana Actors Theater. The event was...
1 yrs ago Apr. 23, 2014 Jim Truelove, of Malta’s Public Works, was pictured standing in a cloud of smoke while testing for the “phantom smell” in the city sewer system. "Jonsey,” Pastor Fercho and David Veseth were making their way up Central Avenue during the Walk of Good Friday; with “Jonesy” and the Pastor carrying a large rugged cross. Tyler French, a member of the US Air Force, presented the Phillips County Commissioners with an American flag which flew in USAF MC-12W over Kandahar, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Freedom. Th...
Phillips County Hospital offers many services to our community, one of which is the Swing Bed Program. The Swing Bed Program we have in place is a Medicare-funded program that provides you with a chance to receive extended care in a hospital setting. Swing bed is a form of transitional care. Most patients who use this service do so because they need further treatment before they can return home. Swing Bed services allow a patient to transition from acute care to Skilled Nursing care then eventually to home. Typically, this may be after...
My apologies for the mix-up of dates concerning the American Legion garage sale and our soup luncheon at the center. After all, we are ‘senior’ citizens. My hope is that you all took in the great sale. Now, on to other things: I promised soups of many colors and flavors and our group is delivering just that. How about chicken and scratch dumplings (so light and fluffy you won’t realize you’ve eaten them); creamy potato soup with home grown potatoes; pureed butternut squash; cowboy soup that mocks chili with its flavorings. That’s a preview w...
As part of the organization’s commitment to education and legislation, Montana Farmers Union is again sponsoring Congressional Primary Debates to be held April 30 and May 3. “For more than 100 years MFU has been representing the family farm and educating Montanans on issues important to rural Montana. Hosting the primary debates is an example of the role MFU plays in helping educate voters on the stances of the candidates,” MFU president Walter Schweitzer said.The debates are open to the public, with the Tuesday, April 30, Congressional Distr...
Landowners have until May 1 to apply for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Elk Hunting Access Agreement (EHA) Program. These EHA agreements, which were established by the 2001 Legislature, provide landowners with an elk license (including elk B), an either-sex permit or combination of the two in exchange for allowing free public hunting access for elk management purposes. The licenses/permits issued through this program may be designated to an immediate family member or an authorized full-time employee of the landowner valid only on the l...
The Dodson FFA Chapter traveled to Billings for the 94th annual State FFA Convention. Students from Dodson that attended were Kataya Kill Eagle, Sebastian Best, Junior Stiffarm, Mason Lonebear, Lilyian Turnsplenty, Sonny Cole, and Jazlyn Kill Eagle. The Dodson FFA meats team, comprised of Lilyian, Sebastian, Kataya, and Junior, placed 9th out of 36 teams. Individually, Lilyian placed 30th, Junior placed 33rd, Sebastian placed 51st, and Kataya placed 66th out of 138 participants. During the...
The Middle School Academic Olympics occurred on April 10th at Glasgow High School. Malta competed in the Class I section taking written tests in Math, English, Science, and Social Studies and the oral rounds. They competed against teams from Sidney, Plentywood, Glasgow, Fairview, Chinook, Glendive, and Wolf Point; a total of 72 students. Individual results on the written tests: Steeler Blunt-5th place in Social Studies. Silas Young- 7th place in Math. Ali Retan-9th in Science and 6th in...
The Phillips County Farm Bureau Ag in Color contest winners for this past year included the following: Kindergarten – Nola Sunford, 1st Grade – Greyson Zimdars, 2nd Grade – Emma Solberg, 3rd Grade – Annabelle Drabbels, 4th Grade - Demi Math, and 5th Grade – Anna Brown. Demi Math was also a state winner and was awarded a party for her classroom. All recipients received a prize from Phillips County Farm Bureau. We want to thank all the students and teachers for participating....
Lewistown, Montana - In a crucial step toward maintaining the health and resilience of our public lands, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) are set to conduct prescribed burning activities on the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge and Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument. Weather permitting, these activities will commence on Monday, April 29, and are expected to cover up to 14,374 acres over three weeks. The burns will occur during... Full story
There was standing room only as the residents of Phillips County filled the City Hall conference room for the April 9th meeting. A majority of those in attendance came to either state their opinion or concern about the resolution the City Council proposed limited use of the City Hall gym, except for sporting events. Following the opening regime of the Council, the floor was opened for comments, Mayor Demarais said, "We will receive comments regarding Resolution 1346, a Resolution approving the...
Veterans of Foreign Wars Buster Deo Post 4067 held the election of officers for the 2024-2025 year, on Tuesday evening at the April meeting of the organization. Commander Derek Oshio will retain his office at the top position, and will be assisted by Mickey Mecklenberg as Senior Vice Commander, and Junior Vice Commander will be Keith Green. Michael Kelsey will continue to serve as the Quartermaster; Jim Layton serves as Chaplain for the Post. Trustees elected for one, two and three year terms are Don Klinko, Jim Layton and David Wilkes. The Adj...
VFW Buster Deo Post 4067 has set May 18th for the DUSTY PRESTWICH MEMORIAL PINEWOOD DERBY set to start at 11 a.m.. The VFW Post said, "We strive to bring our community together in celebration of our fallen brother. Dusty Prestwich was a dear friend to many, a veteran of a combat environment, a hilarious individual, hard worker, proud father and a genuine human being deserving of commemoration." Sign up forms are available at Malta Post 4067 and at Ezzie's Wholesale, Inc. On Hwy 2 East in Malta....
The Phillips County Cattlewomen are delighted to announce, Esme Bergos, as Phillips County's first baby born in 2024. The proud parents are Marissa Sandvick and Kaden Bergos. The family welcomed Esme on January 5th, 2024. The members of the Cattlewomen organization continue their tradition of acknowledging the first new resident born each year and would like everyone to join them in celebrating another sweet babe to the community, and congratulations to the Sandvick and Bergos...
On the evening of Wednesday, April 17, at 6:00 p.m., there will be a Special Meeting of the Malta City Council which will be held at the Event Center (Old Armory) and the public is encouraged and invited to attend. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to obtain public comments regarding the proposed improvements to Malta’s water system and the water preliminary engineering report (PER) prepared by Great West Engineering. The prepared applications for funding from the Montana Department of Commerce, Montana Department of Natural Resources and Co...
The deadline to apply for $30,000 in grant funding from the Montana Farmers Union Foundation is fast approaching on May 1. Since 2022, the Foundation has awarded and leveraged more than $60,000 to projects across the state that align with the Foundation’s mission to create new opportunities and contribute to the growth and enhancement of Montana agriculture and rural communities. Project applications must include an educational component for youth and/or adults with priority given to rural communities. Projects previously funded have been w...
1 yrs ago April 16, 2014 The Phillips County Sheriff’s Office and Agents from the Tri-Agency Drug Task Force executed a search warrant on the residence of Malanie Miller in Malta. She was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs (Felony) with the Intent to Distribute (Felony), Criminal Child Endangerment (Felony), Criminal Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor). She was held on $100,000 bond. Five candidates have filed for two positions on the Malta School Board. Running for a position are Beth Welch, Gaelen C...
Fourteen Malta High School students were selected for the National Honor Society for the Malta Chapter. The students, selected on scholarship, leadership, service and character were inducted in March. The students took the oath: I pledge to uphold the high purposes of the National Honor Society to which I have been selected; I will be true to the principles for which it stands; and will maintain and encourage the high standards of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Mr. Ryan Wilson...
The final entry in the 2024 VFW Patriot's Pen Essay belongs to Jace Tollefson of Malta. This is his winning entry. He received as award of $50 for his entry. How America Inspires Me By Jace Tollefson "America is hope. It is compassion. It is excellence. It is valor." - Paul Tsongas. America is a country that a lot of people feel very proud about. It is a country known for freedom and excellence and I am proud of it. I am proud of all the products that we have created for our benefit. In...
AH, SOUPER-er Saturday is upon us! All kinds and flavors of soups, even different colors of soups will be set out to tempt you on Saturday, April 27, beginning at 11 a.m. till gone. Of course there will be breads to go with the soups and ever-popular desserts. There is a suggested $5.00 per person free-will donation. This is the last of our fundraisers till fall when the famous Indian Tacos come to visit the center. The center is working on raising funds for the LED lights which will be a major improvement in the main room as it cuts down on...
I’ve dug here before … I’m sure it’s OK. Don’t trust your memory! Get fresh underground utility locates for every digging project. In observance of National Safe Digging Month in April, Montana-Dakota Utilities wants to bring awareness to a simple process that will keep people safe, reduce service disruptions and have those planning to dig follow the law. The main cause of underground utilities being damaged by someone digging is not notifying the 811 call center to have utilities located. Awareness of 811 is high among professio...
Zachary Cole, a 2001 graduate of Dodson High School and the son of Terri and the late Elwyn (Wink) Cole, was recently promoted to the rank of CW4 (Chief Warrant Officer) at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Tacoma, Wash. The ceremony was officiated by Army Major Bruce Martin. CW4 Cole was attended by his wife Sarah, his brother Matthew, his mother Terri, nephew Tyler Vaughan and his wife Anu, as well as many friend and co-workers. CW4 Cole is currently assigned to the 4th Army Field Support...
Malta Elementary and Junior High students were presented with BUG awards last week for the 2024-2025 third quarter. These awards are sponsored by the Malta Kiwanis Club to honor students who have worked hard to bring up their grades. Junior High students receiving the BUG Award were: 6th Grade: Kallie LaBrie. 7th Grade: Hailey Brockie, Rhylee Kelley, Brekken Murray, Ali Retan, Shaun Snellman, Shelby Snellman, Titus Wiederick, and MacKenzie Witmer. 8th Grade: Thatcher Marquis, Courtney Merriman,...
