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You might not be familiar with the name Forgotten Highway, but on the night of Friday, August 5, at least one band member thinks you will leave the Phillips County Fair and remember the name forever. "We are the best opening act in the mid-west," said Drew Goblirsch, lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and one of the band's founding members. "We pride ourselves on being different than everybody else while still being entertaining. We like to cater to everybody so the people at the Phillips County...
The Malta City Council approved a motion to help prolong the life of the City Pool last Tuesday night following a town hall meeting the night before in which over 70 Phillips County residents were in attendance. The Council members unanimously passed a motion to spend in the neighborhood of $31,500 on three new pool heaters, gas lines, sand for the filtration system, a new chlorination system, a new external pool vacuum and new battery and power pack for the pool’s Dolphin Vacuum. The approved motion follows a special meeting held at City H...
Are you into vintage collectables? Maybe quilts are your thing. Regardless of your collecting taste, chances are the H.G. Robinson House will have something you are looking for when the Phillips County Museum hosts the First Annual Antiques/Collectible Sale and Quilt Show on Saturday, July 23 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. “We have several vendors who will be coming to the H.G. Robinson House to set up tables and sell their collectibles,” Phillips County Museum Curator Lori Taylor said. The vendors for the day will include Virgille Mercantile, Tana’s...
The Malta Dirt Daubers Garden Club participated in the Montana Federation of Garden Clubs state convention in Missoula held on June 23, 24, and 25, 2016. Four ladies from the local Malta Dirt Daubers Garden Club attended. State awards were received for various projects ranging from youth, community to environmental. State Butterflies and Habitats Co-chair Kathy Waters gave a presentation on Saving the Monarch Butterfly. On Monday, July 11 the Dirt Daubers held the clubs monthly meeting at the...
Heavy rain over the past two weeks have done everything from knock down crops to postpone softball games. The US National Weather Service in Glasgow reported last Wednesday that under an inch fell in Saco, 1.6 inches in Malta and nearly three inches in Zortman over a 72-hour period....
Life is too short to drink light beer. I reached that conclusion shortly after my 64th birthday. It was time to come to grips with reality: there just isn’t a lot of time left and I don’t want to waste it drinking Bud Light. Neither do I want to spend it playing Pokémon GO. I prefer to spend what time is left fishing and hunting, raising bird dogs and vegetables, loving my wife, and falling asleep in my favorite chair. I no longer have visions of great adventures although I hope my grandchildren...
It has been just over six years since President Obama signed his sweeping health care legislation into law, subjecting every American to federal mandates. How is it working out? Are your insurance premiums lower? Are your deductibles lower? Is it easier to get an appointment to see a physician? Were you able to keep your same physician? The legislation was passed in such a fashion as to strain the boundaries of the Constitution so severely that the Supreme Court had to decide if several of its components were legal, including whether the costs...
The conversion of native grassland and sagebrush to cropland is one of the greatest threats to wildlife that depend on this disappearing habitat such as greater sage-grouse. A new study projects that, if conversion rates continue as expected, sage grouse populations could drop another 5-7 percent in eastern Montana. But the study also offers a solution. Keep habitat intact by focusing voluntary conservation easements that retain ranching as a desired and compatible land use in areas that are most at risk to new cultivation. The study,...
The Montana Sage Grouse Oversight Team (MSGOT) is soliciting public comment on four proposed uses of the Montana Sage Grouse Habitat Stewardship Fund to place conservation easements on private lands in important sage grouse habitats. The Nature Conservancy seeks to enter into a permanent conservation easement with Julie Burke to conserve 2,596 acres of core sage grouse habitat in the South Phillips County Core Area about 35 miles south of Saco, Montana. The Montana Land Reliance seeks to enter in a permanent conservation easement with Raths Liv...
In this age, some people believe bigotry and racism doesn’t still exist. But in some places it does. I’m extremely thankful for Phillips County because I’ve seen nothing but love for me and my family. Obviously not trying to stir any trouble, I will try to briefly tell a story of me being in a bigoted situation. If you’re not into it, turn the page. Once upon a time I lived in Florida. One of my band mates and I were hanging out with a youth group pastor and a few of his friends. Later that ni...
Clifford E. Hack, 95, resident of Kennewick, Wash., passed away Sunday, July 3, 2016 at his home with his wife Donna and stepdaughter, Michele. Michele and Elena, and other caregivers, as well as Hospice made it possible for Cliff to remain at home until his passing as was his wish. A family graveside service will be held at a later date. Burial will be at the Ritzville Cemetery where Irene, his first wife of 55 years, is buried. Cliff was born on April 30, 1921 on a homestead outside Malta,...
It’s hard to believe that there is just one month left until school starts again! Where did the summer go? The Phillips County Fair is also coming up quickly, about 2 weeks! LuluBelle Besel and Dixie Stordahl were among those who attended the Fire Pit Lecture at the Great Plains Dinosaur Museum on the Misconceptions about Dinosaurs. Dixie Stordahl helped out at the post office in Loring when Jeanie Green went to a funeral. Kenny and Brenda Clark and children returned from their vacation. Judging...
Rain, rain, rain! We’ve been getting a lot of it but they predict it is to warm up and be drier. Polly Solberg and Dora Henry were in Havre and Chinook. Polly had dental work in Chinook and they visited the Wildlife Museum which is wonderful. They are still working on it but it is well worth visiting. Wink and Terri Cole have had several different grandchildren visiting them over the last bit. One came to help Terri repair and paint. The gardens are growing well with all the rains. (So are t...
Hi-line Whist On Tuesday, July 12, Cheryl and Clara swept Pearl and Curt in two games 14-2 and 14-12. On Friday, July 15, Mary and Pearl took both games against Clara and Lois by the scores 14-4 and 16-8. Whist On Tuesday, July 12, Clarence Jacobson was first with 43 points, Jeanette Heinle was second with 37 and the traveling prize was awarded to Sherman Doucette. Pinochle On Thursday, July 14, Barb Stevens took first with 6,060, Sylvia Kaasa was second with 6,030 and the traveling prize was awarded to both Dustin Perry and Jeanette...
Prayers and sympathy to the families and friends of Mark Slade. Also, sympathy to the victims of the horrible tragedy in Dallas, Tex. We all hope and pray for peace. Life goes on. Happy birthday to Teresa (my daughter) in Canada! Also, Happy birthday to all July birthdays. There will be a Bible Camp at the Little Rockies Camp from July 18 through July 22. It is sponsored by the Whitewater Baptist Church. Call 674-5563 for more information. North 40 Café is open seven days a week from 11 a.m....
Jaxon Waylon James Hotchkiss Megan Bristol-Hotchkiss of Glasgow, Mont., is proud to announce the birth of her son, Jaxon Waylon James Hotchkiss on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at 8:43 a.m. at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital. Jaxon weighs 7 pounds and 6 ounces and is 19 inches long. Jaxon's maternal grandparents are Phillip and Teresa Hotchkiss of Malta, Mont....
Malta Senior Meals Thursday, July 21st - Ham dinner Friday, July 22nd - Fish & chips Tuesday, July 26th - Hot ham & cheddar cheese sandwiches Do you have a July birthday - sign up when you sign in for dinner - you could be the winner of the 10 dinner certificate. VFW Auxiliary/ American Legion Auxiliary There will be no VFW Auxiliary or American Legion Auxiliary meetings held in July or August. Dirt Daubers 7-21. The Malta Dirt Daubers Garden Club will hold a lilac bush memorial dedication in honor of Hulda Grant on the grounds of the Country...
Margaret Yeska of Saco visited the Phillips County News office in Malta on Monday, July 11, 2016. Yeska brought a couple photos of interest that coincide with the upcoming 101st Phillips County Fair held in Dodson. In August of 1966 Montana Governor Tim Babcock visited the Phillips County Fair 50 years ago. Margaret and her husband, John Yeska were the 4H leaders for the Larb Creek Livewires at that time. Govenor Babcock autographed "Best wishes Tim" on the photo of him shaking hands with John...
The annual Phillips County Crop Tour will be starting July 25 in Loring at the Pete Lumsden Farm at 5 p.m. The Havre Experiment Station, under the direction of Peggy Lamb, Agronomist will discuss the economic and agronomic traits of spring wheats and durum varieties. The meal will be hosted by CHS Big Sky and Independence bank. The crop tour will continue on Tuesday, July 26 at 5 pm with MSU Phillips County Extension Agent Marko Manoukian at the Mortensen Farm north of Wagner, First Security...
It was a “gem” of a day Friday, July 10 at the PC Museum. Amateur rock hounds Mitch and Annie Blatter shared their rock, gem, and mineral collection with Phillips County. Hearing of their experiences and seeing the many varieties of rocks I was ready to take to the field and see what I could discover. Historically Montana has long been associated with rocks and minerals. The Montana motto “Oro y Plata” is an indication of the wealth found within our boundaries. To further emphasize our rich mineral and ore deposits Montana is also known a...
1 years ago July 20, 1916 Closing of old trails There is much trouble being caused all over the county by the fencing of the old trails and the changing of the road to section lines. In some cases this is being done without the sanction of the County Commissioners. The law requires that the new road be put in as good condition as the old before change is made, but this is ignored to some extent so that the new road in many cases is not satisfactory to the traveling public. 15 years ago (1901)...
Vanessa Sheehan What's your favorite summer activity? Walking. If you could take a summer vacation anywhere where would you go? Hawaii. I just like the warm weather. What is something you're looking forward to? Getting out on my own. What song is running through your head right now? Is it good or bad? Just Keep Swimming, from the Movie Finding Dory.... It's a good one....
Rose Teske A: The Saco Room. B: Montana Agate. Ruth Mitchell A: The Genealogy files. B: Yogo Sapphire. Lori Taylor A: The vintage jewelry collection. B: Rose Quartz....
Please be advised the Phillips Co Sheriff’s Office is no longer doing GVW Term permits. These are the yearly permits for the over-width/height/weight that most semi trucks and trailers need. You can access these permits by going to www.mdt.mt.gov, then go to Doing Business-Commercial Motor Carriers-Permitting. Or you can call 406-444-7262, with questions. Our office will still be doing the 3 day trip permits. Please remember to file a new burn permit for the 2016 year. If you plan on doing any burning in 2016, please file one BEFORE you s...
Notice of Meeting The Malta School Board of Trustees will meet August 10, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Teachers Workroom of the Malta High/Middle School for the purpose of considering and adopting the Final Budget for Malta K-12 School District 14A. The meeting of the Trustees may be continued from day to day until the final adoption of the District’s Budget. Any taxpayer in the District may attend the meeting and be heard for or against any part of the budget. This notice is given per the requirements of MCA 20-9-115. For further information, p...