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There will be Christmas Eve service at 4 p.m. at the Whitewater Lutheran Church. Congratulations to the wrestlers. We have girls from Whitewater competing. Sports are emphasized here on the Hi-Line. Ice skating and sledding were the sports when I grew up. We’d sled down the hills. However the snow and the ice had to be plentiful. We used Whitewater Creek. Now there isn’t enough water in the creek for ice skating. In the late 1940’s or 1950’s there was a cave and after skating we’d go to this cav...
Jesus’ birthday! In the hustle and bustle, do not forget those who are less fortunate. Give to the Food Bank and the Salvation Army. Energy Share is another place to give. They keep folks warm during the winter months. There are many concerts and programs coming up. Whitewater School’s program is the 16th of December at 7:00 p.m., all are welcome. Times sure are changing, Dad would talk about getting an orange in his stocking and Mom would talk about making small gifts, like a pot holder or pin...
Greetings from white snow covered Whitewater, Montana. Hope you are all well and had a Happy Thankgiving. I went to Paul and Leona Siewing. I had a delicious dinner and a wonderful time. Many thanks to them. Now it is December! Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversaries to all who are celebrating this month. This includes Sammy Wisher, Lulu Belle Besel and Sommer Green. Congratulations to the Malta Mustangs on their championship win. Also, congratulations to Sommer Green on winning the VFW essay...
For November 27 Here in Whitewater, there was Turkey Bingo and a dinner. Turkeys and prizes were won. Fun! Football and volleyball are over, now basketball and wrestling will start soon. The ranchers have a break in work, as the weather has been beautiful. But last night we did have some rain and heavy wind. We seniors sure enjoy the North 40 senior meals on Wednesday. Dixie Stordahl, who lives in Billings now, was a guest at the lunch. She came for the Wine and Dino at the Great Plains...
For November 6 Election Day is here. Get out and VOTE! I voted absentee ballot. We don’t have a voting place here in Whitewater. It is November, Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversay to all those celebrating this month. Get well wishes to Dallas Green and all who are sick. Many attended the Big Flat Electric Annual Meeting. SommerGreen sang the National Athem. I won a set of tools. Thank you to whoever donated them. Several ranchers, including Sally Austin won beef bundles. The Big Flat E...
Sympathy to the victims of the recent hurricanes down south. I now have a hurricane named after me “Helene” from good ole Whitewater, Montana. The fall days are beautiful, sunny, and warm, and no wind. The ranchers are preparing for winter. There is plenty of hay for feed. The high school is in full session with the kids going four days a week. When I grew up, we had school five days a week. Saturday, Sommer Green and I went to the Big Flat Electric annual meeting. It covered a lot. “Hope they...
“Get Well” wishes to my sister Janet Brown in Billings, and also to all who are sick. It is a beautiful day in Whitewater. Time sure goes by fast. Happy Birthday to all who are celebrating in October including Leona Siewing. She and Paul came to Whitewater and had dinner at the North 40. Congratulations to all the athletes in sports from Whitewater and the county. Basketball will start soon. The Fall Bazaar will be Saturday, November 2 at the Malta Lutheran Church, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Con...
It is October 2024! Get well wishes to all who are sick, especially my sis, Janet Brown. Happy Birthday to all October birthdays and Happy Anniversary to all those celebrating this month. The funeral for Diana Simanton was in Whitewater. The church was packed and they had a lunch at the North 40 following the service. Sunday, at the Whitewater Lutheran Church there were two baptisms. Lillian and Michael Nielson. Congratulations to all the families. On Tuesday, October 1, Gale Young (my...
Sympathy to the victims of the hurricane. Also, to the family of Diana Simanton of Whitewater. She will be missed by all who knew her. Here in Whitewater, these are the upcoming events. Ryan Olsen Dart Tournament at the North 40 Bar on Sat Oct 12, 2024. It starts at 1 p.m. There will be supper served at 6 p.m. and the silent auction will follow. For more information contact Sue or Ally Olsen. Benefits go towards scholarships for the Phillips County Seniors. Happy Birthday to all September...
Sympathy to the victims of the floods down south. Happy Thanksgiving to all my Canadian friends and family. At North 40 Senior Meals last Wednesday, Lisa from Action for Eastern Montana spoke about Medicare changes and Medicaid along with other programs available for Seniors. It was very helpful. Saturday night there was a meet and greet reception for Lane Engels and his bride, they live in Billings. Congratulations to the bride and groom. Thanks to the ladies who brought me food and cake from...
Congratulations to Aimee and Darrell Carney who were married on August 31, 2024, at the Whitewater Lutheran Church. Lu Besel went to Colorado to visit family and friends. To all radio preachers, we enjoy your programs and broadcasts over KMMR. It is a beautiful day here in Whitewater. The days are hot, but the nights are cool. This is Montana. Helen A....
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Sarina Green Venable. She was the daughter of Jeannie Green and the granddaughter of Sally Austin. When Sarina was in school here in Whitewater, she was a great basketball player. We will miss you, Sarina. It is September! Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to all those celebrating, including Irene Wendlyn (my friend). Irene lived in Whitewater for years. Irene and I went to Saco Fun Days. We had a delicious supper, spent the night and watched...
Smokey the Bear says, “Beware of all Fires”!!! There has been lots of smoke from fires in Montana and Canada. “Hello,” and hope you are better to Jeff Murdock, who is visiting Mom Pat Murdock. Jeff is a missionary in the Peace Corps in South America. He was raised in Whitewater and will return home. Whitewater Baptist Church had Pastor Moore from Georgia, preaching last week. His wife and sons accompanied him. Congratulations to McKenna Leveque and Cade Murdock on their wedding. She is a vet a...
How about that Democratic Convention? It was great. It is sad that President Biden is not running for another term. Thanks, President Joe! The crowd at the convention really gave him a great tribute. Sympathy to the family of Von Holzhey. We went to the Sleeping Buffalo on Sunday. There were people from other states in the pool. Then we drove to Lake Nelson Reservoir. It was lovely, peaceful and the water was so calm. We had lightning and a thunderstorm which rocked the whole valley and lit up...
Whitewater Lutheran Church now has cool clear water which is safe to drink. Thymus Olson and crew put a new water pipe in the church. Wonderful! My daughter (Gale) and I went for a ride to Whitewater Dam, north of Whitewater. The dam used to be called Christofferson Dam. Adam Hellie plans on going antelope hunting in the Havre area. Guess I haven’t heard much about antelope hunting with a bow before. There was a wedding at Zortman, Montana. The bride is the daughter of the superintendent Darin C...
It is August 2024, Happy Birthday to all birthdays, including my son Mitchel Moore, from Seattle Washington. Also, Sally Austin. Did you go to the fair? Most of the county did. Many from Whitewater went and entered and won prizes. Jean Green from Arizona entered her bread, she won prizes for her entries. I won a blue for my cherry tomatoes. Congratulations to the Fair runners. Irene Wendalyn met us at the fair. It is good to see old friends. But it sure was hot at the fair this year....
It is August and Happy Birthday to all who are celebrating birthdays, including my son Mitchell and Sally Austin. Today here in Whitewater it is HOT! Typical Montana weather. There was a great birthday party for Pat Murdock. Very well attended. Here is a recipe for Chicken Bake: Ingredients-1 package of Stuffing Mix 3 chicken breasts 1 can of cream of mushroom soup 1/3 cup of sour cream 1 can of chicken soup Mix all together and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Here’s another recipe for P...
Here in Whitewater, the weather is hot, about 100 and the air is smokey from the fires in the U.S. and Canada. Beware of all fires, especially when you are out camping. Happy Birthday to Pat Murdock. There was a nice birthday party for her at the Senior Meals at the North 40. Many of her family and friends were there. Hope you have many more Pat!! Also, Happy Birthday to all who are celebrating in July. Ashely Green said that Dallas and Rory are busy haying. They have lots of hay. Most ranchers...
Sympathy to the family and friends of Wilma (McMullen) Mavencamp. She was a sister to Ray McMullen of Whitewater. Wilma and I went to school at Whitewater. Sympathy to all who have lost someone in 2024. There was a fundraiser benefit for Steven Johannesen at North 40 Cafe. He was injured in a farm accident. Folks, especially 4-Hers are preparing animals and entries for the fair. August 1 is entry day. The concert will be on Sat. August 3rd. It is always great. Note to teens and others who are...
There was an earthquake in Seeley Lake, Montana. Pray no one was hurt. Sympathy to the family of Cora Maxie. Mike and Debbie Hammond and the LaBrie’s of Whitewater were all part of her family. Whitewater Baptist Church had a very busy week They had vacation bible school and a church revival in the evenings. They had about 20 people from South Carolina here. Whitewater Lutheran Church combines with the Malta Lutheran Church for vacation bible camp at Glacier Park. Call Malta Lutheran Church or P...
Happy Birthday to all who are celebrating birthdays in July including, my two daughters Teresa and Gale. Happy Anniversary to all those celebrating this month. Sunday, June 30, Whitewater Lutheran Church was honored by a group of singers from the Milk River Gospel Jamboree. They were fantastic! Beautiful music, it truly was. They were called “Keepers of the Faith”. The church was packed with people from South Carolina, Seattle, Washington, and more groups from the MRGJ. Chinooks Ken Ove...
Sympathy to the family of Clarice Stahl. She lived in Whitewater for many years. Sue Olsen is her daughter. Clarice has been in Helena living for the past few years. She was a very nice lady. Whitewater Baptist Church has a revival service from July 7 to the 10th at 7 p.m. There will be guest speakers. Pastor Cindy Clark was the guest speaker at the Whitewater Lutheran Church this past Sunday. Cindy has a beautiful singing voice. Several children, including Lilliana, went to the 4-H camp at...
Sympathy to Whitewater’s Heidi Cummings family on the recent loss of her mother. Congratulations to Charlene Wasson who was “Teacher of the Week” for Whitewater School. She has been in the school for 20 years. Good job, Charlene! Glad you are better, Bonnie McMullen. She has been in Billings recently. Happy Birthday to all June birthdays, especially to my sister, Janet Brown, now of Billings, Montana. I attended her birthday party on June 7. Her four children, all came. Janet was raised in Wh...
Again, sympathy to the Pat Dunbar/Allery family on the passing of Barb Allery Dunbar. She will be missed. Her funeral was on Saturday and the church was packed full. Sommer Green sang a beautiful song with her beautiful voice. There was a BBQ at Dunbar’s cabin after the funeral. The lake was peaceful, and the grass and trees were all green. Lunch was served to a large crowd. Connie (Barb’s sister) came from Billings. I was glad to see her. Others I saw were the Hills and Sue Haag, and a lot of W...
May 29: Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to all who celebrated in May. Get well wishes to Bonnie McMullen and all who are sick. Whitewater has been busy and well-populated recently. There were baccalaureate services at the Whitewater Lutheran Church, followed by graduation at the school. Both ceremonies were well attended. Previously, there was an awards ceremony, followed by a supper. Congratulations to all graduates. There was a benefit for the EMT’s to repair the local ambulance. That was...