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Nearly 30 people met in the Great Northern Hotel Lodge Room in Malta last Tuesday night for a Community Development Block Grant public hearing to discuss the needs in the communities of Phillips County. Those in attendance included all three Phillips County Commissioners, Rep. Mike Lang, Malta Mayor Shyla Jones as well as many of the area’s business leaders. “This is the first meeting to kick off the whole process,” said Phillips County Commissioner Leslie Robinson of the CDBG. PhillCo Economic Growth Council's Executive Director Ashley Stuar...
After nearly three months of construction and remodeling, the cast and crew at Albertsons in Malta welcomed over 300 members of the community for the stores grand re-opening last Wednesday, many receiving door prizes and free groceries for attending the event. Prior to the dedication speeches, The Malta High School Choir, led by Larry Swingen, sang the National Anthem. Following the anthem, Pastor Robert Nagy gave a prayer. Prior to Store Director Cheryl Voegel addressing the crowd, Chuck...
Choosing winners in this year’s VFW Auxiliary Christmas Card Contest, in its fourth year, was no easy feat. “It took a long time this year,” said Carolyn Schmoeckel of the VFW Auxiliary. “We had a hard time because they were all so nice. It took six of us about five hours to pick the winners. They all have such great imaginations.” The children were asked to create Christmas cards that will be sent to veterans at the Fort Harrison VA in Helena. A total of 21 winners were announced last Thursday...
The Dodson School Christmas concert last Thursday featured 12 songs, lots of holiday cheer and a surprise visit by Jolly Old St. Nick. During the opening of the concert, Dodson Schools Superintendent Gary Weitz welcomed the crowd in the school’s gym and promised a great showcase. Shortly into his speech, Weitz got an unexpected phone call from a crowd favorite. “Hello…it’s Santa,” Weitz informed the crowd. “Yes, we are looking forward to you coming tonight…I will let them know.” Weitz said Sant...
I think the notion that the government is going to take my guns is preposterous. But no more so than the notion that the government will protect me from someone else with a gun. I’ve been hearing that the feds might take my guns since I was small and didn’t have any. Ditto with gun control legislation to keep me safe. Neither ever happened and I expect neither ever will. I’ve stopped listening to all the nonsense and taken matters into my own hands . All you nut-job jihadists and homeg...
Ever since it started snowing, it has been hard to get out of bed. While beautiful, winter is the most depressing season in my opinion. Thank God for sports, otherwise I might be a shut-in. Go to work, go home. Re-peat. Luckily this County has several competitive teams in the winter season. I love hearing the optimism in players’ and coaches’ minds at the start of basket-ball and wrestling season. To see the hard work of our local athletes played out in games and meets is en-couraging to me....
November 22, 2015 a letter was sent to the Mayor of Loring at the Saskatchewan/Montana border, Montana, USA. Philip Lowry is seeking information on international baseball games between the USA and Canada. I referred the “Mayor” of Loring to the Phillips County Museum and thought the Phillips County News could also reach out to our readers for help. Dear Ms./Mr. Mayor, I am extremely excited by an idea that recently occurred to me. For ten years, I have worked on a manuscript. The subject is international baseball, games between teams from two...
Dear Editor, I’m sorry I am unable to attend the Grand Re-Opening of the Albertsons store this week but I wanted to publicly express our congratulations, thanks and appreciation to our hometown store manager Cheryl Voegel, her awesome crew and the Albertsons company as a whole. Several years ago, Cheryl quietly told me, “I’m really working to get Malta a new store, this community deserves it.” It hasn’t been about boosting her resume – it has been about empowering her team, looking beyond corporate confines and understanding the “big pictur...
It’s been a pretty weird winter so far… there is no wind, there is hardly any snow, and there is no extreme cold. We all know the snow is coming, but I can’t believe we haven’t been dumped on yet. I must say that I am thankful for the weather otherwise travelling would be a nightmare. I spent the weekend in Three Forks watching the M-Ettes defeat Fairfield and Belt. There seems to be no ceiling on the potential of this basketball team. They are so deadly from every spot on the floor, despite playing with a sense of lethargy. I am super excited... Full story
SACO-Anne M. Caves, 84, a teacher and homemaker, died Wednesday, December 09, 2015 at the Sweet Memorial Nursing Home in Chinook. Funeral services were Saturday, December 12, at the Saco Lutheran Church. Interment was in the Grandview Cemetery at Saco. Condolences for the family may be left atwww.kirkwoodfuneralhome.com. Anne Marie (Bogeholz) Caves was born March 25, 1931, to Gustav and Martha Bogeholz in Malta. As an only child of German immigrants, she attended Saco Schools, graduating in 1949...
MALTA-Leon Stephen Kovach passed away peacefully at the Hi-Line Retirement Center with family and friends on December 8, 2015 at the age of 73. Memorial services were Saturday, December 12, at the Malta Lutheran Church. Interment of ashes with Military Honors will be in the Malta Cemetery at a different time. Condolences for the family may be left at www.kirkwoodfuneralhome.com. Leon was born on October 16, 1942 in Malta, Mont., to John and Olive (Link) Kovach. Leon enjoyed being around family...
Hope Renee' Wamsley was born May 13, 1963. Married to Randy Wamsley. Hope was born in Whitefish Montana to William and Ramona Kienenberger. She lived her childhood in Dobson, Montana. She graduated from high school in 1981. She attended Rocky Mountain Community College and Carol Community College and received an associate's degree in business. Hope worked several years for Burlington Northern and more recently for the State of Nevada. She is preceded in death by her father William Kienenberger...
Malta Senior Meals Thursday, December 17th - Cabbage Rolls Friday, December 18th - Meat Loaf Tuesday, December 22nd - Tater Tot Casserole November Birthday winner is Woody Wilson. Do you have a December birthday - let us know when you sign in for dinner - you could get an extra Christmas present. AA Meeting Saturdays. The Outback AA Meeting is held every Saturday at 4 p.m. at 139 9th St. SW in Malta. Card times Monday Bridge Club The Bridge Club meets every Monday at 6 p.m. Whist Whist is held every Tuesday at 1 p.m. Wednesday Bridge Club The...
3-9. Most workers have their “work all done this fall.” That’s good. I hope everyone enjoyed food, family and friends over Thanksgiving. Patty and Steve Young cooked for children and grandchildren. Casandra Stenvivk and family went to Barb and Bruce Christofferson’s in South Malta. Linda B. and nephew went to Billings. There was a junior high basketball tournament here in Whitewater with several school’s players participating. Two meals were served. Pastor Wisher and family have been helping t...
Relatives of the late Tom and Alyce Taylor family gathered over Thanksgiving at the home of Greg and Katie Skiff, south of Malta. Those attending were Tom's sister Gene Taylor, of the Hi Line Retirement Center, and Alyce's sister Joyce Shumway of Miles City; Don and Becky Green, Malta; Mike Green and Kiely Keane, Mena, Meave, and Keanen, of Helena; Josh and Jamie Green, Mason and Mya of Scobey; Wes Lundstrom and Shyanne Isakson of Glasgow; Mary and Craig Mangis; Greg and Katie Skiff, David, RC and McKinley of Malta; Matt and Lindsey Mangis,...
Polly Solberg went to Billings on Friday to catch her grandson’s, Devon, speech meet. Devon and his partner took first place in serious duo. Polly returned home Sunday. There was such a change in the weather from being so nice on Wednesday. The fierce wind Wednesday night and the cold and snow on Thursday made us realize winter is indeed here. Wink and Terri Cole will be returning to Billings on the 18th . Wink will have an operation on the 21st and then after staying in Billings to r...
What a beautiful December we have had so far! A little snow, a little fog, lots of sun, and a full day of really hard wind! I suppose the below zero temperatures will hit one of these days! Whitney and Jay Blunt had a great time at the NFR in Vegas this past week. Amus and Everett stayed with Grandma and Papa Lumsden. They all went to Billings this weekend to visit Granny Ruth who is recovering and doing well! The Whitewater Independent Baptist Church after school kids club sang Christmas songs...
The holiday season is a period when lots of us feel overwhelmed by all the stress, tension and pressure it can bring. While the holidays usually hold great joy for many people, for some of us this time of year can leave us feeling overcome by the expectations that the world, and we ourselves, put upon us. One way to reduce holiday stress is to recognize that the "ideal" holidays we are constantly bombarded with through advertising, TV shows, magazine stories, social media and more, simply aren't real. No matter how hard we try, it's pretty much...
1 years ago December 16, 1915 Power line may come Indications at present are that the Montana Power Company may extend its high power transmission line east from Havre to points as far as Malta, says the Havre Plaindealer. Representatives of the company are said to be looking over the town to the east of Havre now, and if the demand is sufficiently large it is possible that not later than the early spring the company will start construction of a transmission line to furnish the cities east of...
Tiffaney Fercho Favorite animal: A Monkey One thing for Christmas: A Dodge Charger Favorite Actor: Megan Follows Favorite Holiday Movie: White Christmas What do I do: Hairdresser at Shear Essence Favorite Hobby: I like to read. Bonus Answer: I love mystery books. (She also laughed throughout the whole interview.)...
Grapevine questions for this week were answered by employees of the Big Flat Electric Co-op after it snowed last Thursday / Friday. Question A: How were you feeling about winter before last Thursday's snow? Question B: How did you feel about this winter after the amount of snow you saw last Friday?...
Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc has recognized Gibbs Welding, LLC in Malta, Mont., with a Gold Reinke Pride award in recognition of the company’s marketing year success. The Reinke dealership was honored during Reinke’s recent annual convention held in November in Dallas, Texas. “We congratulate Gibbs Welding on this well-deserved award,” said Reinke Director of Marketing Tom Palmertree. “We appreciate their ongoing commitment to Reinke and to their agricultural community.” Reinke dealerships from across the United States and Canada gather ea...
They come from near and far. All searching for a tidbit just a glimpse of their past. Some find a happy ever after story others find murder and mayhem. Regardless of the end result, 90% of those who come through the museum door looking for information on their ancestors are successful. Often the staff is able to find the homestead records and a copy of the original paper, sometimes our research library provides pictures of ancestors, even old newspaper articles giving a glimpse of the activities of those that came before us. Our success rate...