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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 9:00 am to noon. Completed applications must be turned in no later...
The Phillips Conservation District is once again pleased to announce that they are taking applications for the 2023 Conservationist of the Year Award. This award recognizes an individual or business for outstanding contributions to the conservation of our district’s natural resources. Nominations are accepted from any individual, organization, agency or conservation district. The recipient will be selected by the Phillips Conservation District Supervisors. For more information contact Conni French, District Administrator at 406-654-1334, ext 1...
Ranchers Stewardship Alliance (RSA) is proud to announce a significant partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) of Montana, a momentous step forward in private lands conservation and prioritized ranch resiliency efforts. This partnership, solidified by an $875,000 award, will enable RSA to collaborate with NRCS and relevant partners in accelerating conservation delivery across RSA’s geography. Through the agreement, RSA and NRCS aim to strengthen their collaboration, promote local conservation actions, and engage w...
Small nonfarm businesses in 15 Montana counties and neighboring counties in North Dakota are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Director Jeffrey Lusk of SBA’s Disaster Field Operations Center‑West. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began Aug. 22. Primary Montana counties: Garfield, McCone, Phillips, Roosevelt and Valley; Neighboring Montana counties: Blaine, Custer, Danie...
1 yrs ago Nov. 6, 2013 Malta’s famed Leonardo, the mummy dinosaur, listed in the Guinness World Book of Records as being among the best-preserved dinosaur remains in the world, went on display at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. The black-footed ferret is a topic of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting in Helena. They are being considered for release to augment the population on the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge south of Malta. A few kids going through simulated fire and smoke at the Fire Department drill were e...
Early on 6 June, 1944, Allied airborne forces parachuted into drop zones across northern France. This was the largest naval, air and land operation in history; D-Day. The invasion was conducted in two main phases - by airborne and amphibious landings. Shortly after midnight on 6 June, over 18,000 Allied paratroopers were dropped into the invasion area to provide tactical support for infantry divisions on the beaches. Allied air forces flew over 14,000 sorties in support of the landings and,...
Mother Nature roared her head and let this part of the country know that she still has an opinion...and it counts! Furthermore, it trumps plans made by many people. The huge excavators, bulldozers and scrapers are now sitting alongside the construction site as Wickens Construction decides whether to close up the project for the year or hold off and wait for the sun to come out tomorrow. Time will tell. As of now, the wheels are sitting, covered with snow, as were vehicles across the town for...
Young members of the American Legion Auxiliary, the "Juniors", have been busy with projects this month. Since this month is "Agent Orange Awareness Month," much of their time and energies were directed to bring awareness to the public about Agent Orange. The group painted rocks of various sizes orange as the background and then added messages. Some were messages of hope, some were statistics, and some were ones that left the reader in thought. Perhaps you weren't affected by the toxic and...
Routine pledge to the flag opened the meeting of the Oct. 24th meeting of the Malta City Council, which was followed by public comment, approval of minutes from the last meeting, the agenda for the meeting and claims. Present at the meeting were PWD Jim Truelove, Shelly Dunbar, Leila Sintler, Sheriff Jerry Lytle, Scott Thompson (FWP-Fish Wildlife & Parks), Thomas Sutton (FWP-Malta Area Wildlife Biologist) and Drew Henry (FWP–Regional Supervisor–Region 6). PWD Jim Truelove thanked the Cou...
American Legion Post 57 presented a $500.00 donation to Carol Smith and Sonia Young for the daily operations of the Kids Club (formally Boys and Girls Club)....
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a series of virtual and in-person public meetings around the state to present proposed hunting regulations for 2024/2025 hunting seasons. Every other year, broad changes to hunting regulations are considered through a public process that includes public scoping and comment on regulation changes proposed by FWP. Ultimately the Fish and Wildlife Commission adopts most hunting seasons for two-year intervals. This season-setting process looks at all aspects of hunting regulations, including season...
The Montana Farm Bureau Ag in Color Drawing Contest is underway for students in kindergarten through 6th grade. Teachers who participate in this contest must submit the drawings from their classroom directly to county Farm Bureau leaders. The County Farm Bureau will select local winners to proceed to the state level of the contest. Entries will be judged on agricultural content, neatness, reproducibility and originality. There will be seven total state winners, one from each grade level. Judges will choose one drawing from the winners to receiv...
1 yrs ago Oct. 30, 2013 A baby boy, Houston, was born to Skip and Shari (Starr), in Las Vegas, NV. He joins a sister and four brothers. Grandparents are Curtis and Bonnie Starr, formerly of Malta; he is their 26th grandchild. Malta Middle School announced the Sept. Students of the Month. Chosen for demonstrating positive attitude, manners, politeness to all, standing up for others and leadership were Marcus Woods, Kaylanna Bain, Kendall Koss and Taylor Gilkerson. Over 170 books were donated to Malta Elementary and Middle School, Saco,...
American Prairie is pleased to announce the acquisition of three new properties that are rich in wildlife and waterfowl, and provide important habitat connectivity to its existing Wild Horse and White Rock units. The recently acquired properties total 2,003 deeded acres, and grows American Prairie's shared fence line with Fort Belknap Indian Community by more than two miles. The acquisitions also provide the conservation organization with more land along Highway 191 in Phillips County. These...
The following students have made the first quarter honor roll at Malta High School. Seniors: Bradley Brown, Sydney Gibbs, Giona Lamb, Colton Mears, Carson Ottinger, Bow SaintLouis, Gavin Slade, and Addison Ulrich. Juniors: Mariana Drabbels, Josslyn Hoge, Jade Imlay, Ivan Lefdahl, Jeslyn McCorkle, Kellen Murray, Stockton Oxarart, Brayton Rhoads, Kohner Schipman, Kash Stiles, Danika Wilke, Treyton Wilke, and Caitlyn Wilson. Sophomores: Mackayla Bachmeier, Kylie Bishop, Kendall Clausen, Sonny Gray, Dawson Hammond, Shaylee Hines, Neva Jacobson,...
While researching a request for information about the Malta Enterprise Publishing Company I ran across some interesting history of early-day Malta newspapers. The first issue of the Malta version of The Enterprise was published on May 8, 1900. The paper had been started in Harlem the previous year by J. D. B. Grieg. The paper was moved to Malta because of “the increased amount of advertising offered by the businessmen of Malta”. According to some sources Mr. Grieg had also had some physical altercations with Harlem businessmen. On Jan. 1, 190...
Montana K9 Safety, along with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, will offer a free workshop for dog owners interested in learning how to free dogs from traps. The workshop is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 3, from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Best Western Plus, 1425 US Hwy 2 (on the hill) in Havre. For centuries, people have trapped furbearers across Montana. Fur trapping is highly regulated, biologically sustainable, and an important part of Montana's cultural history and outdoor lifestyle. However, sometimes traps that attract or surprise targeted animals...
Once again the Malta Dirt Daubers, with help from Kiwanis members, decorated the old farm truck and 50 barrels around our town. Each barrel was different. The oak barrels could have scarecrows, autumn leaves, special signs, and several orange pumpkins. This fall project is part of the beautification project that Dirt Daubers continue during the year....
The Pekovitch family has been keeping everyone in the Halloween spirit with their yard full of frightful and amusing blow up decorations all month....
Beneath the Terrace at the Stockman, one couldn't tell if the big ol' autumn moon was shining or not as the brave weathered the evening to partake in the 2023 Oktoberfest. It was as though Charlie Pride was there singing "Is Anybody Goin' To San Antone?" as the deluge of gentle rain kept the rain gutters overflowing and setting an ambiance for the autumn festivities. This is the 6th year of the Chamber promotion and come rain or shine or cool evenings, the crowd enjoys a get-together. There...
Former Malta band director Erik Engebretson (from 1993-2023) was honored at the All State Band, Choir and Orchestra concert held in Missoula on Friday night, October 20th. Mr. E was presented with the 2023 Montana Music Educators Association Distinguished Service Award. This award is given to a music teacher who has made a significant contribution to education in Montana. Mr. E has been president of the Montana Bandmasters Association, president of the Montana Music Educators Association, as...
Whitewater junior Shelbi LaBrie won the State C Girls Meet in Kalispell last Saturday....
On October 12th the Malta School Board met for the monthly meeting. Besides school faculty, in attendance were Shari Solberg, Dennis Oxarart and John Dovre. Principal Shawn Bleth gave his administrative report and opened with a rundown of happenings, recent and coming up. The end of the first quarter has already slipped by, indicating the school year is rushing by. He stated it is time for parent-teacher conferences; the high school band and choir concert is scheduled for Oct. 24th. The school play is also rapidly approaching, and will be held...
One of our very own, Wanda Bushman, has begun a battle with stage 1 lobular carcinoma, a form of breast cancer. Wanda is our office manager at the Phillips County News and worked at the Harlem Elementary School for many years. She is the mother of six adults, and grandmother of six grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. Wanda had a mammogram in June of 2023 which was an abnormal mammogram, from there a biopsy had detected the cancer. Wanda will have a lumpectomy with partial lymph node...
I had the day off of working at MOI during Columbus Day (Monday, October 9). I really listened to what they told me at Malta Opportunities about being safe at that site where Promises used to be on US Highway 191. I then rode my bike to the construction site. At the site, I visited with two kids (workers) from the construction company from Salt Lake City, Utah. Eventually, I would like to make a poster board about the dollar store that they are building. One more thing, Spare Change is moving...
