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Earl Wasson admitted that he has had way more good days than bad in the 36,512 he’s been alive and one person stands head and shoulders above the rest as his favorites. “Marie was the most beautiful girl I had ever seen and she still is,” Earl said of his wife of 71-years. “Boy, we have danced a lot.” On Tuesday, February 28, Earl will celebrate his 100th birthday with a celebration at the Hi-Line Retirement Center (from 2:30 p.m. until 4 p.m.) and though he is ready for the party, others in...
National Newspaper in Education (NIE)week starts across the country on March 6, but students across Phillips County have been participating since the end of January and two grades at Malta Elementary School are at the head of the class. Each week, nearly 200 copies of the Phillips County News is delivered to all four Phillips County Schools for free and at Malta Elementary School, fourth and fifth grade teachers Julie Henry and Barb Buechler are combining the newspapers with up-to-the-minute...
The Malta City Council unanimously passed an ordinance at their last meeting which will, they hope, make the City more pleasant to look at. Ordinance 448 prohibits non-street legal vehicles and non-street legal recreational vehicles intended for recreational use from being parked or stored on any portion of a front yard or corner lot side yard within the City limits. Tuesday night marked the second reading of Ordinance 448 and the measure was discussed by the public, the council members and Malt...
Valley View Home Board President Brian Fuhrman announced Feb. 7 that its relationship with Health Management Services and HMS Vice President Karl Rude is officially over. The parting of ways comes after a contentious relationship, which saw deficiencies from state inspectors and a significant depletion in local employees and registered nurses at the facility. Furhman has not responded to requests for information from the Courier in many months, but sources indicate that the departure is the result of a termination by the board, a reassuring...
I’ve become a fan of reality TV. Whether it’s due to the weather or a lack of ambition, I’m hooked. While I have no interest in the Kardashians or any of the various housewife dramas on the small screen, I’ll watch in addled fascination almost any of the shows that involve wrenching or building. I’m always amazed at how well the remodeled houses and rebuilt hot rods turn out. If I were better able to comprehend and retain knowledge, I would by now have rebuilt the automatic transmiss...
Dear Editor, We would like to compliment the folks who came to Horse Ranch along Timber Creek to hunt this year. Hunters are getting better every year. Staying on the road may seem unimportant, but it is important to us, because we use the roads to fence, etc., and find noxious weeds much sooner. You did a great job this year. We routinely pick up garbage. It used to be bottles and cans, now we just find Styrofoam cups (I can’t wait for those made out of biodegradable lignin) and plastic wrappers that our famous merry little breezes snatch o...
Dear Editor, The November General Election held on November 8, 2016 was the most expensive statewide election on record at over three million dollars. This was due to many factors, including unprecedented voter turnout and the reprinting of ballots due to Libertarian candidate Mike Fellow’s untimely death. As Representative Zinke’s pending appointment looms over Montana, Election Administrators across the state see mounting costs for an unbudgeted election. Election Administrators have a solution to save taxpayers money. Election Offices are...
Despite the stakes being low for the majority of 2B teams in last weekend's tourney, there were several quality games in Malta last weekend. Though there was the spirit of competition, I also saw many fans and players on opposing teams hanging out together, which was great to see. I also had the opportunity to take photos of out-of-county teams, which really let me focus on several kids that I have seen play over the last few years. It was great seeing so many athletes compete so hard, several...
Feeling down? No interest in anything? Depression? Lack of enthusiasm? Anxious or irritable? Experiencing pain? Low self-esteem? Thoughts of suicide? Dealing with grief? If you have experienced any of these characteristics, you are not alone. In fact, 350 million people a year struggle with some form of depression. How one handles the above characteristics will depend on several factors, and those are not limited to but include how your mental state was prior to any incident that may have triggered the low feelings, how you deal with changes,...
Edward Solberg was able to come home from the hospital and has improved some. The boys and their families went home. Terri Cole was in Malta on Wednesday. Nora Weigand was in Great Falls Wednesday for a checkup from her stroke. She is improving all the time. Some of the ranchers are hoping things will start drying up some as they start to calve. It’s nice to see the bare ground but it’s pretty wet out there. Sure was nice to see the higher temperatures for a few days. Birthday greetings to all...
Sally Austin called me on Sunday to report that the Canada geese have flown in. She said there must be a thousand out in her front yard by the Whitewater creek! Spring must be right around the corner! And I noticed the waning moon with Jupiter very close to it in the sky early in the morning! Not much snow left up here after the beautiful week of above normal temps! Most of the area people attended a tournament this last weekend, either in Malta following the Mustangs or M-ettes, or Glasgow...
Whist On Tuesday, February 14, Sherman Doucette was the Valentine’s winner, notching 52 points to better Jerry Depute who scored 48 points in his second place finish to add to the traveling prize he earned. Pinochle Kevin Stevens got an early birthday present with a first place finish in pinochle after he posted a tally of 6,670. Clarence Blunt played his way to 5,340 points good for second place and the traveling prize was awarded to both Clarence and Clair Waters. Hi-Line Whist On Tuesday, February 14, Curt and Clara struck first and won t...
International News It is a disgrace the way the new president and helpers have created chaos in our great USA! We should just have the election again, since the first one was rigged. Whitewater News Get well wishes to Lexie Haynes of Saco, Mont. “Glad you are better” to Pastor Bob Nagy and Ree Simonson. Late congratulations to Hayleigh Cummings and family who were honored at the Whitewater basketball game. North 40 Café will be closed Sundays until further notice. The had a lovely Vale...
Cleo Phillips along with her daughter Marie sold tickets for a fundraiser and the winner of the hunting knife drawing is Midge McDonald. The fundraiser is for Cleo’s great-granddaughter, Lexi Haney, who is studying to become an oceanographer. Lexi will travel to Miami and go to the ocean there for her studies....
MALTA - Ronald N. Anderson, 74, a retired carpenter, died Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at his home of natural causes. Memorial services were 1p.m.., Saturday, February 18, at the Kirkwood Memorial Chapel in Malta. Cremation has taken place. Condolences for the family may be left kirkwoodfuneralhome.com....
The Whitewater School announces the upcoming school election to be held on May 2, 2017. Two trustee positions are up for election. Both positions are three year terms. These seats are currently held by Mike Hammond and Brent Anderson. To file for a seat on the Whitewater School Board, contact Tricia LaBrie, District Clerk for candidate forms. The deadline to file is March 23, 2017....
Malta Senior Meals Thursday, Feb 23rd - Hot turkey Friday, Feb 24th - Sweet & sour chicken Tuesday, Feb 28th - Chili Do you have a February birthday - sign up for February birthday meal certificate drawing. Fish Fries March. The Knights of Columbus will hold fish fries on March 3, 17, and 31. The menu will be the same as last year and take outs available 654-1435. Starting at 5 to 6:30 p.m. and held in the St. Mary's Catholic Church basement. MES Science Fair 2-22. The Malta Elementary School Science Fair for K-6th grades start Tuesday,...
Please remember to file a new burn permit for the 2017 year. If you plan on doing any burning in 2017, please file one BEFORE you start to burn. These permits are good for all of 2017 and you only have to file one a year, not every time you burn. All 2016 permits will no longer be valid after December 31, 2016. Thank you! Several calls have been received requesting road reports. Please remember to call 511, 1-800-226-ROAD (7623) or use these websites: www.mdt.mt.gov/travelinfo or www.phillipscountysheriff.org. Please be advised the Phillips Co...
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is proposing to renew the grazing lease for the Vandalia Wildlife Management Area (WMA) until Sept. 15, 2023. Comments are being sought on the draft environmental assessment (EA) concerning the grazing renewal. Vandalia WMA is comprised of 310 acres, bordering the south side of the Milk River, and consists of sagebrush grasslands, cottonwood and green ash stands, and wetland and riparian areas. The WMA is located approximately 2.5 miles southeast of Hinsdale. Grazing would continue to be managed under the...
The City of Malta will conduct a public hearing February 28, 2017 at 5:20 p.m. in the council chambers of city hall. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public comments concerning Ordinance 449. An Ordinance Amending Ordinance #425 the Floodplain Management Ordinance of the City of Malta. Persons and/or their agent(s) may appear in person or send written comments to Mayor Shyla Jones, PO Box 1300, Malta, MT 59538 no later than 12 noon February 28, 2017. (Published by Phillips County News 02/15, 02/22/2017) MNAXLP KEITH A. MARISTUEN...
1 years ago Taken from 25 Years Ago, February 19, 1942 Drillers were down 400 feet on an oil well job being done by a Canadian outfit for the Bowdoin Oil and Gas Company. A. S. Hanscom had been to Glasgow attending a meeting of directors of the oil company. *** Publisher T. J. Hocking of Glasgow was among the visiting Shriners in Malta at the annual ball. Special cars brought them in from all over Montana and a scintillating success was the result. *** The Enterprise office was entered and...
Next week the Rancher’s Stewardship Alliance will be hosting a grazing workshop. The workshop is free and open to the public and will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. on Monday, February 27, at the Malta Business Center. Rick Caquelin, Area Range Management Specialist for the NRCS will be giving two presentations. The first presentation will be on grass growth and response to grazing and the second is called I don’t need no stinking grazing system! and has information on different types of grazing systems and what to consider when developing your own...
The Montana Legislature heard emotional testimony a bill last week that would include gender identity and sexual orientation in the state’s non-discrimination laws. Introduced by Rep. Kelly McCarthy, D-Billings, House Bill 417 would add LGBTQ-identifying individuals to a list of classes protected by the Montana Human Rights Act, meaning it would prevent them from being discriminated against when seeking housing, employment, and when using public accommodations. “I don’t know that discrimination is a privilege that’s worth defending with th...
FSA would like to remind Montana producers that they have until March 15, 2017 to sign-up for the Noninsurable Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) coverage for all 2017 spring planted NAP crops except spring seeded rye, speltz, triticale, wheat, and mixed forage. NAP provides a catastrophic level (CAT) coverage based on the amount of loss that exceeds 50 percent of the expected production at 55 percent of the average market price for the crop. NAP offers buy-up coverage for the 2015 through 2018 crop years. The NAP service fee for all...
VFW Buster Deo Post 4067 of Malta recently honored students who entered the competitions offered through the organization. Voice of Democracy essay contest winner at the local level, Andrea Rutledge of Big Sandy (third from the left), also took 1st place at the District level. She was awarded a check and certificate from both levels. Her award was presented by Commander Jim Layton (on the right) and also present were Ret. Col. Donald Klinko, of the VFW and Cheryl Wallace, President of the VFW Auxiliary. Andrea is the daughter of Kelly and...