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The Malta City Council meeting on July 25th got underway and had a full agenda. After the opening pledge to the flag, motions were made and seconded to approve the minutes from the last meeting, the current agenda and claims. PWD Jim Truelove provided a report on the work the City crew had been doing. It included a dig on 7th Street West. “It was an insurance dig, thanks to HSG (Helena Sand & Gravel)” and there was one additional dig planned. The valve at the Veterans Park will be replaced. He reported the well at Legg Addition was backed up...
The Phillips County Extension office has a new face at the helm. The face is not new, however, to the Malta community. Newly hired Phillips County Extension Agent Christina Murphy tossed her name in the pool when Marko Manoukian retired and the State opened the position. It isn't much of a change for Christina, she resigned as the Agricultural Education and Welding teacher at Malta School District, a position she has held for four years to make the transition. Christina described her life as...
Five Malta churches joined together to host a three-day Vacation Bible School last week for the community children. About 70 children ages 5-12 attended the sessions which were full of Bible lessons, music, games, and snacks. Six Child Evangelism Fellowship teens and staff led the sessions and many families helped provide meals and housing to the team while they were here. Participating churches included The Little White Church, the Assembly of God Church, Elim Lutheran Brethren Church, Grace...
1 yrs ago July 31, 2013 Phillips County Sheriff Scott Moran was advising residents to lock their vehicles after a crime spree hit town. A vehicle was set on fire at the depot, which had been stolen in Minnesota. A man walked into a yard, stole a wallet and credit cards; another vehicle was entered, and in the items stolen were a checkbook. Another vehicle was entered, and cash and a checkbook were stolen. A 2003 car was stolen from the Sportsman Motel. The suspect in all the crimes was identified as Jason Letteff of Michigan and a warrant was...
August is Antiterrorism Awareness Month which is fitting as we began our chapter on September 2022 with 9/11. Although we should always remain vigilant in light of attacks carried out during the past few years, Antiterrorism Awareness Month should be a time we instill heightened awareness and employees, locations and operations from vigilance to prevent terrorist attacks and protect DLA [Defense Logistics Agency]. How many of you know of a person who has earned a Purple Heart while in combat or giving their life in the line of battle? Purple...
Once upon a time in the early years of the twentieth century, a family of sons decided to look for better work and took off from Michigan traveling west. They stopped traveling and claimed sections of land north of Malta. The father, James Stubblefield, claimed the first half section and received the patent on it in 1916. Then, gradually, each son proved up on a half section close by their father's land. Archie Stubblefield proved up on the half section to the east. As time went on, James' land...
The program exists to promote early childhood literacy. Children can enroll by downloading a QR code Icon on posters around town or stopping by the P.C. Library to visit with Brookie....
When the dread of winter hit the county and Mother Nature bit the noses off snowmen, visibility was non-existent. The bitter cold was at -70 with the wind factor, and the Montana Highway Department shut down Highway 191 south of Malta to the DY Junction, due to the blowing and drifting snow causing any travel to be unsafe. Individuals who live in this part of the country have a sixth sense that puts them in tune with nature and possibly the nearest weather station. Not everyone got the message...
Tuesday evening the community welcomed Gov. Greg Gianforte, his wife, Susan, and traveling staff to a town hall meeting at Trafton Park. The visit was part of his 56 County Tour. This town hall was the governor's fourth since June. "Getting out of the Helena bubble and sitting down with the Montanans is the only way I know to do this job," Gov. Gianforte said. "We'll continue to invest in greater opportunity, promote strong families, and protect our way of life to help communities along the...
Tuesday afternoon, a handful of people gathered at the Phillips County Library to meet and greet not only Montana's First Lady, Susan Gianforte, but an advocate for reading...Dolly Parton! Well, at least the likeness of Miss Dolly arrived, on cardboard, folded in half, and apparently bashful as she didn't say a word during the visit. Susan Gianforte, on the other hand was eager to share about her project, the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. The program provides reading books to children from b...
Ashley Pankratz, Dodson Public Schools English Teacher, has earned a Distinguished Award in Teaching Research Fulbright. Upon entering her 11th year of teaching in Phillips County, Pankratz will study professional networking of rurally located teachers in Finland. In addition, she plans to research how the Finnish education system supports its in-service teachers within content-specific areas (e.g., social studies, language/composition, government) in the mid-to-upper grade levels. Pankratz...
Just coming off a gig where he opened for Bruce Springsteen (aka 'The Boss') at Hyde Park in London, Sam Barber then headed to Detroit to open for Ed Sheeran. The country boy from Missouri is keeping himself busy, hopping and happy. August 4th he will arrive in the little town of Dodson, where the longest continuous running fair in the state will be observing its' 108th year. He will be the second performance of the evening, following Tanner Laws and opening for Frank Ray. Sam will perform on...
“Hello, Number please”. Do those words sound familiar to anyone? If so, it may be an indication of your age! Those were the words that Lois Goodheart, Darl Crowder, Loretta Bebee, Allie Ereaux, or Myrna Kroon would have used when they were the Malta operators for the local telephone system. Switchboards had four sections, with two covering the same phone numbers. Long distance calls were given top priority at all times. Living and working in a small community, these gals also did wake calls, the local doctor would call and let them know where h...
1 yrs ago July 24, 2013 The Phillips County Fair had ten cars and three new drivers show up for the AMX races. Local winners were Luke Brown (B Main, first place), Robert Kindle (B Main, second); George Anderson (A Main, second); and Scott Hould (Hard Luck). Bidders spent $113,851 in the livestock sale at the Phillips County Fair; $5,366 went to various charities, including nine-year-old Victoria Kirby, who was injured in an auto accident on July 2. The “Music Man” opened at the Fort Peck Theatre. Tessa Luloff traveled to Cut Bank to par...
People of Malta and Phillips County Residents Greetings citizens of Malta and Phillips County. As you peruse the Malta City Council meeting minutes in the Phillips County News issue dated July 19, 2023, I'm sure you noticed, as I did, the displeasure stated by Council members in regards to the services they are receiving from the Phillips County Sheriff's Office. I'd like to address some of the issues that were brought up in the article. I believe in total transparency with the community and... Full story
Starting out with a guitar and a dream, Tanner Laws is making his way into the music field. Prior to his appearance at the Phillips County Fair, he opened for Marty Stuart in Thompson Falls, and was at the Red Ants Pants Festival in White Sulphur Springs. Born and raised in Thompson Falls, Tanner is making great strides, having just broke into the music business on a professional basis in 2019. In addition to county fair appearances, his venue also includes private events, weddings and bars...
The Phillips County Local Working Group, led by the Phillips Conservation District, is gathering input from local stakeholders to determine local priority natural resource concerns to help the NRCS determine how to best deliver conservation assistance in Phillips County Every year, local working groups allow farmers, ranchers, conservation partners, and other members of the community to discuss the natural resource needs for the county. Based on that feedback, the NRCS prepares and updates long range plans. That information is the basis for a...
After more than a decade of work to finalize Montana’s last water settlement, U.S. Senator Jon Tester’s bipartisan bill to finalize the Fort Belknap Water Compact today passed through the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, setting it up for a full vote on the Senate floor. Tester’s Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act is the product of more than a decade of work by the Senator in collaboration with Tribal leaders, the Montana delegation, state legislators, federal agencies, irrigators, and local stakeholders. The legis...
Hunters interested in signing up for elk permits left over from the permit drawing can do so between today, July 21, and Aug. 4. This new process for the sale of surplus licenses began in 2020 in response to issues in years past. The old process was vulnerable to long lag times, confusion, and a perception of inequity for those unable to use the first-come, first-served online option starting at 5 a.m. There is no prerequisite required to sign up for these permits, but if you are selected to purchase one you MUST hold a general elk license....
Eighth grade participation in high school activities was in focus once again at Malta Public Schools' regular meeting held on Wednesday, July 12. All board members were present including Board Chairman Carter Clausen, Scott Meneely, Jessica Oyler, Katey Marquis, and Angelica DeVries. It was also the first meeting for newly hired Superintendent Steve Bucks. Ultimately, the board opted to table discussions on the issue until after holding a special meeting with the incoming Activities Director...
Farmer-rancher Peggy Bergsagel is one of those who have witnessed and understand what a difference a year can make. "We are so blessed," she said. "Blessed and grateful! This year we have had an abundance of rain. " On the southern prairies of the county, this year is one she will long remember. "From May 15th to June 15th, we had five inches of rain." And timely rain it was. It came in the nick of time to provide adequate moisture for both crop land and grazing pastures and meadows. The...
Despite the heat, the threat of impending storm and busy schedules, the communities in Phillips County turned out Thursday the 13th of July and met the goal for blood quota. This draw was held at the Little White Church to provide a comfortable climate for the donors. Teresa Hotchkiss, local Red Cross Coordinator, said, “We had 44 donors, which is great for a summer drive, the quota was 35. Four donors contributed under Power Red, in which two pints are drawn.” This allows the donor to only have to donate every other time. “I am thankful for V...
The Malta City Council met July 11th at 5 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Councilmember Bill Hicks was absent. After the pledge to the flag, council opened and addressed the following topics. Minutes from the last meeting, the agenda for the current meeting and the audit were approved. The payroll for June was approved. PWD Truelove said the crew had completed one dig on the west side and another was scheduled for Wednesday. A dike inspection had been conducted and passed inspection. Trugreen had been in town and sprayed the parks and the M...
