04 February 2021

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Tester Selected As Chair Of Senate  Veterans Affairs Committee

Tester Selected As Chair Of Senate Veterans Affairs Committee


After years of serving Montana’s veterans and fighting to deliver quality care and benefits to the nation’s men and women in uniform, U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., will take over the gavel as chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee in the new Congress. Tester led his first hearing on Thursday, Jan. 28, as chairman on the pending nomination of Denis R. McDonough to be Secretary

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Lorna Philp

Lorna Philp


Lorna Rae Philp, 50, of Hilger (Winifred) left her earthly body at home surrounded by her husband, Tom, and loving family and friends, Thursday evening, Jan. 28, 2021. She fought a valiant fight against cancer and advocated for HPV testing and vaccination to help young people avoid spreading the virus that can lead to cervical cancer. Lorna was born June 27, 1970, in Glasgow, Mont., the daughter of John A. and Ella Mae (Heser) Stolen. She was welcomed by three sisters, Lee Ann, Torri and Jerra. The family lived on a farm south of Wolf Point and received her early education at Frontier Elementary and Wolf Point High School, graduating in 1988. She began her college program in North Dakota and transferred to Montana State University in Bozeman where she received a bachelor of science in agriculture degree in 1992. Her career path was 1989 hired as a co-op student with the Soil Conservation Service, May 1995 graduated from Montana State University, May/June 1995 joined Malta field office staff as a soil conservationist. Lorna met Willy “Tom” Philp in Malta on the dance floor in 1996 and never looked back. They were united in marriage on Sept. 19, 1998, in Malta and were soulmates for life. In 1997, she became district conservationist in the Malta field office, May 2008 transferred from Malta to Lewistown as the district conservationist and in February 2019 promoted to the supervisory district conservationist for the Lewistown Work Unit including Stanford and Winnett. Lorna lived passionately. She loved to dance and watching her whirling around a room with Tom was breathtaking. She took full advantage of our beautiful Montana setting and brought beauty to her surroundings with her gardening and soil conservation knowledge. She also enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. Lorna had 100 percent commitment to her many friends and family, on an individual basis and through her involvement in her community. She was a Winifred Ambulance EMT and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Lorna is survived by her husband, Tom (William T.) of Winifred; daughter, Kimberly (Chad) McNeil, and two grandsons, who she greatly adored, Wyatt and Easton, of Gillette, Wyo.; sisters, Lee Ann Tank of Wolf Point, Torri Tanzini and family of upstate New York and Jerra (Wayne) Fjelstad and family of Snohomish, Wash.; and Tom and Vicki Philp and family of Suffolk, Mont. She has a large family of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who will also miss her infectious smile and positive personality. Lorna and Tom were involved in the foreign exchange program and were parents to six boys who call them Mom and Dad and remain in close contact: Victor Acero (Venezuela), Frederik Nielsen (Sweden), Nate Stordahl (Norway), Sebastian Cevallos (Ecuador), Gabrielle “Bobo” Adorni (Italy) and Jesper Perden (Finland). Lorna was preceded in death by her parents; and grandparents, John and Martha Stolen and Frank and Faye Heser. A celebration of life service for Lorna Stolen Philp will be held in the Winifred School Gym on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, at 2 p.m. A private graveside service will follow. A reception to gather and share memories will reconvene at the Winifred School. Hand sanitizer and masks will be provided. Social distancing guidelines will be followed. Live streaming provided by American Lutheran Church of Winifred. On Facebook, search American Lutheran Church LCMC Winifred MT. A recording will be available from family by request. Memorials may be made in Lorna’s name to the Winifred Ambulance and the Winifred Cemetery. Note “for benches” in the memo line and they may be left with the Cloyd Funeral Home. Condolences for the family may be left on-line at www.cloydfuneralhome. com. (Paid Obituary)

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Roberta Martell

Roberta Martell


Roberta Louise Henderson Martell, 84, of Poplar died Jan. 23, 2021, at Poplar Hospital. She was born July 20, 1936, in Poplar, the only daughter of Sahnos Henderson and Emma Warclub. Her life changed when she met her future husband Floyd “Dominic” Martell Sr. They married in June 1954 in Fairview. Her family became and always was the center of her life. She graduated with her bachelor of science of social work with honors and had her license in addiction counseling, BSW, LAC. She worked over 60 years in human services. Starting at an early age working the fields, nursing, ambulance crew, social services and finally an addiction counselor at the Spotted Bull Treatment Center. She spent over 20 years in her role and was very involved in the resources and events that SBTC held. She was renowned for her quilting skills. She was an avid quilter, pouring her heart and soul into crafting each quilt. This was not just a hobby or for profit, but was a way to communicate her love for her family. She could be seen supporting her children and grandchildren’s sporting events, from the boxing club, basketball, football, volleyball, wrestling, track and cross country. She loved to sit and visit with old and new friends alike. She was proud of her veteran and active-duty family in the military. She was a very humble woman and devoted her whole life to her husband and the family they had together. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd “Dominic” Martell Sr.; brothers, Buddy Campbell, Stanley Henderson and Eugene Henderson; sons, Jack Martell and Floyd Martell Jr.; daughter, Lori Ann Martell; and three grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Betty Martell, Monica Walking Eagle, Frank Martell, Stanley Martell, Sophia Youngman and Mildred Martell; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A wake will be held Friday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m. at the Poplar Cultural Center. The funeral service will be held Saturday, Feb. 6, at 11 a.m. at the Poplar Cultural Center. Interment will follow at the Martell family home. Due to COVID-19, facial coverings and social distancing will be adhered.
28 January 2021

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City Council Talks Water  Main Project Costs, Timeline

City Council Talks Water Main Project Costs, Timeline


The Wolf Point City Council held their regular meeting Tuesday, Jan. 19. Bill Juve spoke during public comment, requesting an update on efforts to clean up properties on the city’s south side. Mayor Chris Dschaak said that a written update will be presented by city attorney Anna Rose Sullivan at the next council meeting. “You’ve been more than patient with us,” Dschaak told Juve. Greg

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