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A total of 49 Phillips County seniors graduated from high school last at four different ceremonies held on three different days. n Friday night in Dodson and Whitewater, a total of eight Coyotes celebrated their graduation while in Whitewater, four seniors graduated. On Saturday afternoon in Saco, six seniors concluded high school following their and the last event of the weekend, Malta High School's graduation, featured 31 seniors turning their tassels. Dodson A total of eight seniors...
Malta Elementary School first graders from Mrs. Heidi Lulloff and Mrs. Cindy Christman's first grade classes - 42 in total - took a short bus ride to the Hi-Line Retirement Center in Malta last Thursday to sing a handful of patriotic songs they had been practicing all year (practice made perfect) during Patriot Day at the center. The songs on the afternoon included the Star-Spangled Banner, America the Beautiful, My Home's in Montana and You're a Grand Old Flag. The first-grade students in...
Ed Amestoy, Attorney for Phillips County, is seeking re-election to the position in the June 5 Primary and is running unopposed. Amestoy has been the County Attorney for over the past 20-years and what follows is his candidate Q&A. Tell us about yourself: I have a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Business from Montana State University/Bozeman and received my law degree from the University of Montana/Missoula. My wife, Jolene, and I moved to Malta in 1984 and I have been practicing law here...
Darlene Kolczak retired from teaching in Phillips County four years ago and she took over the county superintendent of schools position when Vivian Taylor left the position during her 14th year of service. Kolczak has no competition in the June 5 Primary Election and will continue in the position of superintendent. As she will continue to represent the people of Phillips County, The Phillips County News asked Kolczak to fill out our 2018 Candidate Q&A which follows below. Tell us about yourself...
Jean Mavencamp has been the Phillips County Treasurer and Assessor since 1991 and with no competition in the primary election on June 5, it looks as though she will continue on in the position. As she will continue to represent the people of Phillips County, The Phillips County News asked Mavencamp to fill out our 2018 Candidate Q&A which follows below. Tell us about yourself. My name is Jean Mavencamp and I'm running for the office of the Phillips County Treasurer/Assessor. I am the fourth...
On the evening of 15, May 2018 Blaine County Dispatch received multiple calls of a vehicle without its lights on swerving on Highway 2, headed east and forcing other motorists off the roadway. Blaine County Deputies responded and located the vehicle, but the driver failed to yield to the Deputy’s attempts to stop. During the Blaine County pursuit, Tribal Law Enforcement joined the chase, and Montana Highway Patrol and Phillips County Law Enforcement were notified to assist. A registration check on the vehicle revealed the owner to be Gregory H...
1 years ago May 30, 1918 Mayor E. Sklower had issued a proclamation declaring Memorial Day as a legal holiday. Observances included a reading of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address by H. M. Kirton and addresses by the Reverend G. V. Bell, Rev. W. H. Haley, and Rev. G. L. Stone. *** Ed Lenno was arrested for cattle rustling and Carl Schultz was picked up for having in his possession five head of horses not bearing his brand. *** The Malta band was reorganized with B. W. Withrow, director; Miss Edna...
Dear Editor, I was very disturbed by the interview Glasgow Courier publisher AJ Etherington had with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) District Manager Mark Albers as reported in the Glasgow Courier and Phillips County News. Mr. Albers, "clarified that nothing in the scoping period would determine if the agency would conduct an environmental impact statement (EIS)..." He then went on to clarify, "that the EA would have one of two outcomes: Either the agency would certify a finding of no significant impact (FONSI) and move ahead with allowing...
I saw on the news this morning that folks in Helena are upset with how the city responded to the recent flooding there. People are fed up with the high water and want someone to remedy the problem. I don’t ask so much of my elected officials and government agencies. I usually prefer they simply leave me alone. Only in the direst of straits do I seek help. Unfortunately, that’s where I now find myself. So I turned to my favorite government entity -- The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife, and...
Several months ago I found out that Taco Bell was going to serve french fries. As many locals know, the closest Taco Bell from Malta is 200 miles away. I have loved Taco Bell since I was in utero. How do I know this? My mother always tells me that when she was pregnant with me, she would crave Taco Bell. The one thing I would change about the Hi-Line would be adding Taco Bell franchises to every town. Instead, I have to wait until I get to Great Falls or Billings to feast on a XXL Grilled Stuft...
Carl Wilford "Bill" Bell, age 93, passed away on May 11th, 2018 at Valley View Nursing Home in Glasgow, Montana. Visitation was Wednesday, May 16. Bill's service was held at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow on May 17. Interment followed at the Highland Cemetery and was followed by a reception and lunch at the VFW. Condolences may be left at bellmortuaryglasgow.com. Bill was born in San Bernardino, Calif., on August 25, 1924, to Wilford and Kathryn Bell. Bill was raised in Malta, Mont. He was involved...
Hattie Rose (Schleusner) Engstrand passed away peacefully at home with her daughter by her side on Monday, April 2, 2018. She was born on October 13, 1927. She was raised in Whitewater, Mont. ,and lived in the area most of her life. She came to Washington in 1998. She loved sewing, flowers, her gardening, and playing pinochle. She had four great children, who she enjoyed sewing for, and she was always there to help with all the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Otto and Mary Schleusner, her son,...
Cory Thomas Stephens, age 36, a resident of Sparks, Nev., entered into eternal rest August 4, 2017. Cory was born August 10, 1981, to Thomas Stephens and Rhonda Shell Stephens in Juneau, AK. Cory was a wood craftsman and custom cabinet builder in Alaska and Nevada. He enjoyed the outdoors, snowmobiling, motorbikes, hiking, camping, fishing and remote control rock climbing. One of Cory's greatest achievements was participating, counseling and sponsoring others in AA, NA and drug court throughout...
Bruce Jay Annis, 73, passed away at Benefis Medical Center in Great Falls, Mont. on Sunday, May 13, 2018. A Memorial get together will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2018, at the Brownie Park in Chinook, Mont., starting at 1 p.m with a potluck to follow. His burial took place on Thursday, May 17, 2018, at Kuper Memorial Cemetery. Edwards Funeral Home was entrusted with the Funeral Arrangements. A longtime resident of Blaine County, he was visiting his family for the first time with his twin...
10, Homemaker, passed away Monday, May 14, 2018, at the Hi-Line Retirement Center. Graveside services were Saturday, May 19, 2018, at Harlem Cemetery with luncheon following at Kennedy's Bar. Condolences for the family may be left at www.kirkwoodfuneralhome.com. Letty was born July 23, 1944, in Harlem, Mont., the third of nine children born to Clifford and Gladys Mummey. She grew up in Harlem and married Lee Williams July 15, 1965, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The couple made their home in the...
The deadline for next week's Phillips County News will be Friday, May 25 at noon as we will be closed on Memorial Day. Malta Senior Meals Thursday, May 17th - Chicken Cordonbleu Friday, May 18th - Chicken & biscuits Tuesday, May 22nd - Goulash Birthday winner for April is Lee Jones! Congratulations! Do you have a birthday in May? Be sure to sign up for a free 10 meal certificate. You could be the winner. P.C. Museum Hours The Phillips County will be open Saturday of Memorial Day weekend and closed Monday. Poppies in May The Malta American...
May 4, 2018 10:04 p.m. 911 received requesting an ambulance for a female with severe back pain; local EMT Crew responded to the call; patient transported to the PC Hospital. 10:08 p.m. Reserve Deputy performed security checks in the Saco area. May 5, 2018 1:24 a.m. Deputy performed building checks in the Malta area. 1:57 a.m. 911 received reporting a very slowly moving vehicle and it was all over Hwy 2, east of Malta; Deputies responded to the call; vehicle located and driving was fine. 3:38 a.m. 911 received requesting an ambulance in Loring...
A week ago, the Phillips County Election Office mailed ballots for the upcoming Federal Primary Election to be held Tuesday, June 5, 018 to 75% of the registered voters or 1,775 ballots. If you are a registered voter and wish to have a ballot mailed to you, please contact the Election Office at 654-2423. Persons who are not registered to vote may appear in person at the Election Office with proper identification, register to vote and be issued a ballot. All absentee ballots and ballots from late registrants must be received no later than 8:00...
Sympathy to the wife and family of Randy Skinner. He was a carpenter and worked in the Whitewater area. Whitewater Lutheran Church was full on Mother’s Day. Hannah Hanley was baptized and confirmed in church and her family and friends attended. Following service, most people went to dinner at the North 40 for Mother’s Day specials. Special thanks to the school children (including the Green children) for cleaning yards in Whitewater and to Steve Young and the Hellies for mowing. It all looks ver...
Pinochle On Tuesday, May 15, Jerry Depute scored 6,430 to take top honors, Buck Taylor tallied 6,160 for second and Barb Stevens took home the traveling prize. On Thursday, May 17, Sherman Doucette scored a first-place winning score of 7,080, Jerry Depute took second with 6,670 and Barb Stevens and Clarence Blunt notched 1,000 aces while Al Kroll and Jeanette Heinle took the traveling prize. Malta Duplicate Bridge On Monday, May 7, Margo Rush and Madelyn Anderson came in first. Nellie Ereaux and Billie Rae Maxie tied with Cathy Salsbery and...
Terri Cole runs in the Montana Women's Run held in Billings every year and won first place in her age division. Terri said there are about 7,500 women who run every year. Polly Solberg was in Fairfield and Great Falls to visit brother Bert's family and attending great nephew Levi's regional track meet in which he placed well in several different activities. She also joined son Tim and wife Heidi at the Special Olympics in Great Falls to watch their daughter Amanda participate. While in Great Fal...
Memorial Day is fast approaching. What does that mean to the people of Phillips County? Perhaps decorating loved one’s graves, flags waving on businesses and private dwellings, and a time to be with friends and family. Memorial Day was first known as Decoration Day. For the first 50 years, it was a celebration honoring World War I vets only. Gradually it became a celebration honoring men and women who died serving our county, and in 1971 it became an official holiday. The PC Museum has many military archival items displayed. We are o...
The Montana University System has announced that Malta High School's Isabella Mackey, Chandler Pippin of Saco High School, have been offered the Montana University System Honor Scholarship. The MUS Honor Scholarship is a renewable scholarship offered by the Montana Board of Regents that waives undergraduate tuition for up to 8 semesters at any campus of the Montana University System or Dawson, Flathead Valley, or Miles community colleges (average value of $18,000). “Awarding these scholarships is such an honor,” Board Chair Albrecht said. “I...
The Malta Cemetery District is getting ready for Memorial Day Weekend. Watering, mowing and trimming will continue through May 25. A map and directory to aid in finding grave sites will be available in the northwest corner of the cemetery. If visitors need additional help, the caretaker will be on the grounds during the Memorial Day weekend. The Board asks that you drive only on established roads when you are decorating your graves. A steel post means “do not drive”. Again this year artificial flowers will be available at the cemetery shop if...
Malta’s Tyson Carney is one of 787 students named to the spring semester Dean’s List at the University of Mary, in Bismarck, N.D. This number includes students in Mary’s undergraduate program and in adult education (Worldwide). To qualify for the honor, traditional undergraduate students must earn a 3.50 or better grade point average while carrying at least 12 credit hours. Students enrolled in University of Mary’s Worldwide program must earn a 3.50 or better grade point average while at a full-time adult learner status....
