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A big congratulations to Sommer Green on her winning essay on the VFW’s “Voice of Democracy”. It merited first place. She is the daughter of Ashley and Dallas Green. Bob and Rena Math, and Brent and Debbie Anderson went to Texas to visit Debbie’s mom Judy and her husband Bill Bennett before the holidays. Theresa Haynes and Pat Murdock had a Thanksgiving feast at Lacey and Jason Beil’s residence on Thursday. Other guests were Ron Haynes, Blake Ozark and Kohl Hilleson. Denise and Clinton Cox had company for several days over Thanksgiv...
A very memorable and unique ceremony was held at Whitewater Lutheran Church on August 31st as Aimee Hammond and Darrel Carney pledged their vows. Family and close friends gave congratulations. They all enjoyed a great reception at the Tin Cup hosted by the Hammond and Carney families. Seven-year-old Gray Simanton won first place in Mutton Bustin’ last weekend in S. Dakota. Her mother Carli took home a nice jacket for being All Around Top Hand in the same rodeo. Rory Green celebrated his 15th birthday, son of Dallas and Ashley, at his home s...
Iris (Hunter) and her husband Wayne McDowell from Moose Jaw came to visit her cousin Margie Olsen and family, Jimmy and Nancy Murdock, as well as many other family members. They drove out to have a late lunch with Pat Murdock at the farm. They enjoyed going to the Sleeping Buffalo to swim and having brunch at their new restaurant. Iris’ grandfather was Agnes (Hunter) Murdock’s brother. A lot of credit has gone to the kids in 4H who had animals to show on a hot week at the P.C. Fair. Congrats to the winners. It cooled down for the Valley Co Fai...
Come one, come all, and that is what they did on Wednesday to help yours truly celebrate her birthday at the North 40 Cafe. Many ladies, some kids, and a few good men all enjoyed senior meals, cake and coffee. Thank you all from GMA Pat. That same evening, we received sad news that another old friend, Virginia Larson Fewer had passed away in Lewistown from natural causes. On Monday, the funeral services of Kathy Faya Black were held in Malta. She was a relative of Pat Murdock as she was married to Pat’s second cousin Billy Black. Billy’s par...
Sue Olsen and her sidekick Grey Simanton, along with fair board member Becka Anderson put flowers out at the fairgrounds in Dodson one day last week. Brent and Debbie Anderson went to Glasgow to help granddaughter Sutton celebrate her 2nd birthday over the 4th of July. Those of you who didn’t get to the July 3rd rodeo in Hinsdale during Milk River Days missed a “really big show” as Ed Sullivan would say. It is probably one of the most well-attended local rodeos ever. Royce Strobbe won 1st in Breakaway, Rowdy Beil was 1st in Pee Wee barre...
Again, the community mourns the passing of a friend, Clarice Stahl. Mother of Sue Olsen and Wade and Kenny Stahl. She was a strong, caring woman of many talents. Words can’t begin to describe her good deeds. On a happier note, there was a nice get-together at the North 40 in Whitewater. A visit with out-of-town guests who grew up here. Jan Donavan from Texas and her sister Kay Cavanaugh. They, along with their parents Arlene and Lyle and brothers Dale and Dennis Donavan lived at the Olsen Farm. Thank you, Joyce (Austin) Donavan for hosting. O...
A big congratulations to Kevin Doney and Megan Mitchell who were married last Saturday afternoon in a beautiful outdoor wedding at the Robinson House. Kevin has been living and working for his Grandpa Dave at the Dunbar ranch for quite a while. Megan works in Malta where they have a home. A cloud burst went through the area last Monday evening then the wind really blew and dried everything out in a hurry. Lyn and Eunice Simonson flew to New York recently to attend their grandson Brock McDaid’s graduation from West Point! He is the son of L...
Margie and Sue Olsen, along with granddaughter Gray Simanton, went to Malta on Sunday for a fashion show. Sue and Gray were models for the Family Matters show. Brent and Debbie Anderson were in Great Falls last week to attend memorial services for Brent’s cousin Pat Tribby Berg, 83. Pat was another Whitewater native. Royce Strobbe (Jason and Lacey Beil’s daughter), 13, and Jessa Erickson, both of Saco, tied for high point at the kid’s rodeo in Plentywood on Sunday. Rowdy Beil placed 2nd in the 9-13 group. Speaking of rodeos and the upcom...
Ryett Anderson, 3rd grade, played basketball in Williston, N.D., over the weekend and his team won 2nd Place in the tournament. He plays with Malta kids. Good luck to Math Farms at their bull sale at the Glasgow Stockyards. Here is a joke- A boy asked his dad if the new $5000 bull always slept with all four feet in the air. Ranchers around the area are trying to keep up with calving and many of the cows are having twins! In fact, one of our neighbors had five sets of twins. Can you believe that? He had to adopt some out. All above board of...
I am back again, with a little variety of news. I received this "note" from a friend of mine who has since moved from the community. Dear Whitewater, I miss you all very much and I wish I lived closer to you all, closer, to reach out and touch you and lend a helping hand. To return the kindness you have given me which was so grand. You accepted me openly as one of your own and made my life comfortable and made my heart feel at home. I found it hard to leave such a place—my very own paradise. I will never forget the good times and some of the b...
A poem for our dear sister Ree. NORTHERN LIGHTS I stood alone in the darkness watching the northern lights dancing in the sky It was like the angels in the heaven Dancing for a passerby It seemed like they were dancing To music that I couldn't hear I felt the angels saying "Tonight's our chance to let you know we are near" I felt that they were dancing To a silent drummer only they could hear Dancing across the sky just for me I wonder, "Do angels ever shed a tear?" Just when you thought they were gone They would show up again for a lonely...
Whit Ozark (9) stood tall on the podium in Butte at the wrestling tournament. He won a medallion for 2nd Place!! Trax and Gray Simanton were in Poplar at the last wrestling tournament. Trax got a win in his weight class 123- 5th Grade. Lacey, Rowdy, and Ridge Beil came to Pat Murdock’s to visit on Friday. Therese took the kids sledding up the big hills. It was a cold day too. Then Jett Anderson brought his boys for a visit as well that same afternoon. Ryett, Rodee, and Rip. Other visitors last week at the Murdock farm were Jimmy Murdock, Lexie...
Recent visitors to the Olsen Farm, for a five-generation photo were Great-great Grandmother Margie, Great-Grandpa Allie, Grandma Mandy(absent), her daughter Tatum and Tatum’s two children Katana and Kenzo Strong. Nancy Olsen from Florence, Mont., and her mom Margie were in Malta Friday at Rivers Bend to help celebrate Ree Simonson’s 92nd birthday and Joann Hammond's birthday. Other guests were Brenda Murdock and her neighbor Buckshot Nelson who lives on the Danny Simonson ranch. Let it be known that both Pat (84) Jones Anderson and her hus...
Here are some interesting facts from the Chinook Livestock News I get, owners Karla and Dexter Buck. 1. Scotland chose the unicorn as its national animal. 2. The Eiffel Tower gets taller in the summer. 3. Human teeth are the only part of the body that can't heal themselves. 4. We are more creative in the shower. 5. Supermarket apples can be a year old. 6. Venus is the only planet that spins clockwise. 7. Nutmeg is a hallucinogen. 8. Ketchup used to be sold as medicine. If it isn't worthy, its o.k. Happy New Year. PS. An additional New Year's...
Kris, Tricia, Shelbie, and Keenan LaBrie drove to Miles City along with Mike and Debbie Hammond over the Thanksgiving weekend holiday to watch Kora play basketball. Go Pioneers! Alex Murdock, along with his girlfriend, Kaliegh, and their boys Aidan, Aiden, and Kason stopped in to see Grandma Pat during the Thanksgiving weekend as well. Joe Wilcott from Columbia Falls was along with them and got some hunting in on a couple of days. Joe was a classmate of Alex's and his mother Gale Wolcott was a teacher in Whitewater for many years and is now...
A big congrats to our country girl on her 1st place win in the Cross Country (3-mile) race at the state meet in Kalispell last weekend!! Everyone woke up on Wednesday the 25th to a few inches of snow and cold. Lots of calves got shipped out that day with no trouble. It's been down to single digits at night! Boy, the 70-degree days sure were nice. Lynn Hill was in Havre recently to attend a conference for school clerks. She is the Whitewater school clerk and has held that job for many years. Her husband Bruce is a man of many talents, a...
Farewell to Dixie Stordahl, as she is moving to Billings where her sister and son reside. Everyone will really miss her! Happy days Dixie. A farewell to Madison Taylor as well. She was here for a month at Grandma Pat Murdocks to help out and visit her mother Therese and her Grandfather Ronnie Haynes who had been on the mend. She also visited with her Aunt Lacey and Uncle Jason Beil and cousins Royce, Ridge Rowdy, and Whit plus Nanny Lexie. Her smile and help will be missed. It rained in the area for several days and nights. 1\2 to 1 inch in...
Kathleen Murdock won another saddle, her fifth, in barrel racing at Gillette, Wyo. in the 2D group (over 60). Kathleen lives in Kadoka, S.D. This saddle she won was on her young horse named Tucker. The second saddle he has won for her. She also races on Salty Dog and Ima Folk Dancer whom she has won saddles. Grandpa Brent and Grandma Debbie Anderson helped Stone (Jace and Shae) celebrate his 3rd birthday. He had a party at the Sleeping Buffalo pool. Ryett Anderson turned 9 and celebrated with Dad and Mom (Jett and Brianna) and brothers in...
Pat Murdock and Therese drove to Saco last Sunday to take in the last kid’s rodeo of the season. Grey and Trax Simanton, Blake Ozark, Royce Strobbe, Rowdy Beil, and many more participated in. All the results will be posted this week by Lexie Haynes who puts in many hours toward this event for the kids. Thank You, Lexie. Scott and Pat Anderson have a new grandson named Waylon. Born August 17 in Spokane to Sam and Mari-Beth Funk. He has an older brother, Wyatt, who is two. Kora LaBrie, daughter of Kris and Tricia is off to college in Miles C...
Both Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy were slain on a Friday and in the presence of their wives. Both were shot in the head on a Friday. John Wilkes Booth was born in 1839, and Lee Harvey Oswald was born in 1939. They both were shot before their trial. Abraham Lincoln was elected in 1860, and John F. Kennedy was elected in 1960. Their successors both were named Johnson and were Democrats in the Senate. Andrew Johnson was born in 1808, and Lyndon Johnson was born in 1908. Both presidents (Kennedy and Lincoln) lost children while serving in...
Sally Austin and Pat Murdock were in Saco on July 1st to pay respects to Darlene Soennichsen Arnold who passed away this spring. She was the sister to Carol Pippin. Pat also got to visit with her grandnephew Casey Alex Valez, grandson of Darlene. He resides in Kalispell. Visitors at the Brent and Debbie Anderson Ranch on the 3rd and 4th were Debbie's Mother Judy and Bill Bennett of Texas. They also visited with her son Bob Math and his sons Kevin and Cody families. Then they were off to Helena to visit Jenna, Troy, Sienna, and Stryker...
The three little Anderson boys of Jett and Bri visited their cousins Stone and Sutton (Jace and Shae Anderson) in Glasgow while their parents were gone Therese Haynes Taylor is back on the Murdock ranch after a trip to Phoenix to see her kids, Jacob and Madison. And to take care of other business. Ty and Lydia Murphy of Missoula had a beautiful baby girl on June 1. Her name is Ronnie Kay and is named after her great Grandfather Ron Haynes. Lexie Haynes is the other great Grandparent. Making Billie Sky a Grandmother and Pat Murdock a...
Rena and Bob Math attended the 50th anniversary of Janet (DeMontigny) and Darrell Collier on May 18 in Medicine Hat, Canada. Wes and Marlene Anderson of Seattle, along with their son, Bill, who flew in from Jordan, Israel, attended the funeral of their cousin, Bill Murdock. Bill Anderson has been in the Air Force. He now lives in Colorado. Therese Taylor is in Arizona visiting her son, Jacob, and daughter, Madison. It has been 80 to 110 degrees. Debbie Anderson and Ilene Robinson drove to Pine Hurst, Idaho to the wedding of Debbie’s c...
Evelyn (Murdock) and Lyle Hanson’s three girls, Cindy Hanson, Lori Haugen, and Joni Lynn from North Dakota traveled through very bad weather to come to Montana on Friday to visit relatives. They went to visit cousin, JoAnn Hammond and family and Aunt Ree Simonson on Friday. They enjoyed dinner with many cousins. Saturday, they enjoyed having tea at the Murdock Homestead where their mother grew up with Aunt Pat Murdock and Therese. A large group of cousins and friends gathered at the North 40 for a family reunion and to celebrate Cindy's b...
Pat Murdock has a new great-granddaughter, Tessa Jane! Born to Kathryn (Murdock) and Tyler Brunson of Ely, NV. Grandparents are Jesse and Rebecca Murdock. Tessa joins her 2 1\2 yr-old brother Jesse James. Thank you to Bruce and Lyn Hill for another great meal! They joined Pat Murdock and Therese for some great fun playing partners at Whist. This is the new group of the Fearless Foursome. The original group were Sally Austin, Pat Murdock, Ree Simonson, and Pat Anderson. The Bob and Cody Math ranches have started calving, others may have too....