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Montana's First Lady, Susan Gianforte, has a program available to children from birth to age five to encourage reading. With the assistance of a grant, the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program is available statewide. Phillips County librarian, Janeen Brookie, says at this time she has 37 young readers taking advantage of the program. The program offers a book a month to those enrolled in the program. To begin receiving books, children can enroll online by downloading the QR code icon on the...
1 yrs ago July 17, 2013 Winners at the 4-H Horse Show held Saturday were: Senior Showmanship: Jeret Warren, Rebecca Smith and Marley Manoukian; Advanced Junior Showmanship: Aidan Wiese, Kari Koss and Charlee Rhodes; Beginning Junior Showmanship: Brett Wiebe, Kailey Crowder, Danie Rhodes, Spencer Gibbs and Sidney Meeks. The family of Evelyn Mae Hendrickson extend an invitation to join them at Lippi’s Kitchen in Great Falls on July 28th to celebrate her 80th birthday. The reception will be held from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Nine-year-old Victoria K...
Malta Boy Scout Troop 1429 placed third at the Northeast Camporee held at Scout Park below Fort Peck Dam....
"It's a beautiful night in Malta, Montana! We had a good turn for the folks, very good music, and had a great celebration for the First State Bank and their 120th year," were the words shared by First State Bank President Bob Galt as Front Street was blocked off to accommodate the crowd that gathered for the evening. Attending the celebration was Scott Meneely, who quickly summed it up, "It's been fantastic, it's been a great time!" The weather was cooperative, there was a silent hush in the...
It's a rare moment that one can catch up with Robert Plouffe at his place of business, the Saco Pay-n-Save, however, it's an opportunity to savor the aroma of fresh fruits and meats while he scurries and bustles between customers. He appears to have more energy than the Energizer Bunny, or comparable stamina. His love for his work shows on his face through his friendly smile. Don't kid yourself or be misled, Robert is a dedicated man...dedicated to his family, his work...and his community. He...
Approaching the Great Plains Dinosaur Museum (GPDM) last Saturday, one was greeted by the creativity of the young-at-heart amateur paleontologists' artwork that welcomed guests and visitors for a fun day for all ages. The sidewalk served as a chalkboard, or palette, and was graciously decorated with the likeness of dinosaurs created by many age groups. The Kiwanis set up their hamburger grill and served 100 hungry enthusiasts and ran out of burgers. Malta Kiwanis President Mardy Demarais said,...
By now the glorious 4th of July celebrations are gone for another year, but lest we never forget our hard-fought freedom and we are still fighting for it. Independence Day commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain. On July 4th the signers of the Declaration of Independence asserted that all are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. With these words, our forefathers formed a new nation and put...
1 yrs ago July 10, 2013 Ryan Paul has earned an AAS degree in Land Surveying and Civil Engineering from Dakota State College of Science in Wapheton, ND. The Malta City Council will hold a special meeting Monday at noon to consider what price they would charge and what restrictions they would impose to sell water for a firm hired to supply it to a work camp that will be constructed near Hinsdale during the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. The City currently sells water at $2 for 300 gallons to residents outside the city who haul...
The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that the following persons were arraigned or appeared this week before U.S. Magistrate judges on indictments handed down by the Grand Jury or on criminal complaints. The charging documents are merely accusations and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt: Appearing in Great Falls before Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris and pleading not guilty on July 6 was: Larry Thomas McDaniel, 45, of Great Falls, on charges of possession with intent to distribute c...
There's been entire books written on the history of fencing in the West. The evolution of barbed wire, the impact fences had on the landscapes, and the range wars that ensued when fences first went up are all remarkable and fascinating stories that will forever stand in the history of the American West and the ranching industry. But when those same fences that made history are still standing today, plans to upgrade have likely been discussed. Modern day ranchers, however, know the harsh reality...
Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming (GSMW) will be bringing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programming to Malta, MT on Friday, July 21 from 10:00am – 11:30am with their Mobile STEM Learning Center. Programming will take place at the Great Plains Dinosaur Museum & Field Station located at 405 N 1st Ave E. All programming is free and open to girls in grades K-12. The Mobile STEM Learning Center is a new resource to GSMW that will provide valuable programming to girls across 78 co...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public input on how it should move forward with developing shooting ranges throughout the state. An online survey is open now to gauge public interest in shooting ranges and public opinion on what should be included when considering the development of new shooting ranges or improvement to existing shooting ranges. This 10-minute survey will help gather detailed information to guide efforts throughout the next five to 10 years. FWP recently launched a Shooting Range Development Program, with the goal of...
As the First State Bank of Malta is gearing up to celebrate its 120th year of serving Phillips County, the community is dusting off their dancing shoes in preparation for FSB's entertainment, Wylie and the Wild West with special guest, Eric "Fingers" Ray Gustafson. Bank President Bob Galt, his officers, and employees are ready to show Phillips County a good time on July 7, at 7 p.m. in downtown Malta. There will be a street dance, giveaways (which are always fabulous from FSB), and much more! Fo...
Gifted and talented thespians emerged on Trafton Park on June 28th and the audience was not disappointed. Young actors found the stage and "The Three Musketeers" came to life before those gathered for entertainment. The lively and finely paced action included soundtracks for effects and the audience was caught up in the evening fun once the rain dispelled. Actors portraying 10-12 characters in the King Louie era captivated even the young audience at Trafton. One could hear the bells toll,...
Josie Brown from Saco has entered her piece in the Paint the State competition sponsored by the Montana Meth Project. It's installed on the side of what used to be Jake's Bar in Saco (on the north side of Hwy 2). The live voting starts on July 17th. Check out www.montanameth.org for more information....
A full agenda greeted the City Mayor and Council members Hicks, Sintler and Rummel at the meeting on June 27th in the City Chambers. The pledge to the flag was recited and Mayor John Demarais introduced Jenna Ogletree and Oliver Roy, guests in attendance from the Montana Conservation Corps. The crew doing the work on the highway construction on Hwy 191 S. had inquired about getting a 300-gallon garbage container; whereas the details weren't yet clear, no action was taken on the matter at this...
The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that the following persons were arraigned or appeared this week before U.S. Magistrate judges on indictments handed down by the Grand Jury or on criminal complaints. The charging documents are merely accusations and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt: Appearing in Billings before U.S. Magistrate Judge Timothy J. Cavan and pleading not guilty on June 29 was: Joshua James Groh, 41, of Billings, and Gary Michael Byrd, 52, of Billings, on charges of conspiracy to p...
Continuing his aggressive push to fully reopen the northern border and resume full trade and commerce with Canada, U.S. Senator Jon Tester today sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reiterating his request to extend the hours of operations at ports of entry in Montana. In his letter to DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Tester specifically calls on the Administration to extend the hours of operations at the Port of Raymond and the Port of Piegan. “Earlier this month, I shared concerns I hear directly from Montanans regardin...
1 yrs ago July 3, 2013 Councilperson Bonnie Wiederrick would be challenged for election in the upcoming election by Alice Hofer who filed before the 5 pm deadline. Mayor Shyla Jones and Ward 1 Alderman David Rummel were running unopposed. The Dodson Mayor election turned into a three-way race, with Randy Dolphay, Theresa Cole and Al Minugh having filed for the office. Two four-year council positions are open and Caleb Best, Deserae KillEagle and William “Bean” Simanton have tossed their name into the hat. City landfill operator, Bob Kapp, was...
The Ranchers Stewardship Alliance (RSA) is proud to announce that Mike Borgreen, a dedicated biologist, and current Acting Field Manager from the Glasgow Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has been awarded the 2023 RSA Gold Star Award for his exceptional contributions to conservation and land stewardship. The RSA Gold Star Award is presented annually to individuals who demonstrate outstanding commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible land management practices in the ranching...
Working with the 68th Legislature, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) and the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) simplified licensing requirements on state lands as part of Governor Gianforte’s Red Tape Relief Task Force. The two agencies consolidated the conservation license and state lands recreational use license into one annual conservation license, supporting the maintenance of places like fishing access sites (FAS), and wildlife management areas (WMA). On Montana school trust lands, conservation license s...
Hunters who will not be able to use their license this season have the opportunity to donate that license. Residents and nonresidents can donate their hunting license to a disabled military veteran or disabled active-duty service member who is working with an organization that uses hunting as part of the rehabilitation process. The license donor program began in 2013, and each year between 40 and 60 hunters donate their license. Reasons vary, but according to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks licensing staff, many hunters donate licenses because o...
