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Dear Editor, I am writing in regard to the pipeline from Canada to Texas. All the land owners along it went to Glendive in about 2010. That day, all agreed it should be built and was being paid for by Canada, 100%. It included off ramps for U.S.A. oil to be picked up. Also, Big Flat Electric and other power companies were to build power lines. The materials, poles, etc., plus money for right away, some of which Big Flat bought. All is in storage or laid out along all of the right aways. Canada paid all. The Northern Border gas line was built...
I’m losing hope. Until about a week ago I remained optimistic that Fort Peck Lake would rise. There was even a span of six days early this month when it did come up a tiny bit. Then it fell again, and although it was only a miniscule drop -- .01 of an inch -- it quit rising for a few days. Since the first of March, the lake level has varied little more than a foot. While news reports documented extremely low water levels upstream at Canyon Ferry Reservoir this spring, late snows and heavy r...
As you as readers are aware, the strength of a weekly publication is in the readers as well as ads sold. Many people have mentioned and/or approached me stating things they would like to see in the newspaper and there is validity to their thoughts. The public stated they would like to see new ideas incorporated within the folds of the PCN, and I would like to share some of them and seek the readers’ feedback. “When you can be anything in the world, be kind.” What about a place where those who “pay it forward” or do “random acts of kindness” f...
Bet-cha Didn’t Know Life gives us many good neighbors throughout our lifetime. This is a story labeled “They Were Good Neighbors” by Gladys Costello. Two neighboring landowners, one a sheepman and one a cattleman, were on friendly terms, settling their disputes amicably. They both came to Zortman frequently to do a little celebrating. Came a day when they met in Sam Deniff’s Saloon. Both were well on their way to a celebration when the argument broke out. In a flash, each man had drawn his gun and the shooting began. The big back mirror of the...
Smokey the Bear says, “Beware of all fires.” It is very dry again. Lisa Baxter of Glasgow was the guest speaker at our Senior Citizen meal, at the North 40 Café in Whitewater. She works for the Council on Aging and Action for Eastern Montana and has various programs for Seniors. Her address is: Lisa Baxter PO Box 731 Glasgow, Mt. 59230 Phone #: 406-228-9751 There was a huge farm and machinery auction of Jesse and Carie Simonsons. It was east of Whitewater and online too. We heard the family is m...
What a wonderful day for the Sunday Funday in Loring. The sun was shining, and a slight breeze was keeping the temperature down a bit. The people were either soaking up the rays or staying in the shade. The kids were climbing the water slides over and over again, and sliding down as quickly as possible! The food was awesome! Grilled burgers for lunch and pulled pork for supper! The community ladies brought salads and desserts! No church at the Loring Lutheran next Sunday. Walker Olson of...
Kaitlyn Sinnema stopped at Polly Solberg’s on her way to Malta for her class reunion. She helped Polly with some yard work while there. Polly Solberg went to Havre on Friday for a reunion of the Billmayer family and to honor Susan. She was able to visit with several old friends from the north country. Very hot temperatures were in attendance most of the week. Very little moisture----a couple of very short showers. Dora Henry's daughters Cheryl and Linda came to spend a couple of days visiting a...
Though I have had the same hammer since I was 13 years ago, I am far from a handyman. I do have to say that I have had a streak of fixing things around the house. One wouldn’t think that putting together a kitchen table is hard to do, but I definitely can complicate a simple task. I did get it set up! After I found my rhythm, I was also able to assemble the six chairs that came with it. One month later. As I was putting together the furniture, I wondered what my sons were thinking. I am g...
When I was told I would need to write a column for the PCN or a bi-weekly sharing of thoughts, my mind was overcome by the intensity of the responsibility. Personally, I am one to text and share jokes, little clips with positive thoughts, and something that will bring a smile to ones face…I am not so sure placing my thoughts in words for others to pounce on is something I am looking forward to. It kinda ranks right up there with having a root canal or mammogram. I will say this week has been a warm and gentle one; I had told a few friends a...
Sympathy to my friend Irene Wendalyn and her family on the loss of her son Danny. They lived in the Whitewater area years ago. Danny will really be missed. “Get Well” wishes to Kyler Venable who was in a terrible accident. He’s in the hospital in Billings. Jeanie Green is his grandmother, and she went to see him. Randy Stenvik of the Whitewater Baptist Church took a group of children to a campground near Roundup, Montana. The Handley family have returned to Whitewater after a vacation. They...
Nature’s furnace has been on high this past week! The crops are ripening to a golden color. The peas are getting hardened up also. Seems a bit early to me but with the lack of moisture to begin with and then the heat, it happens. The flycatchers have started another clutch of eggs. I was quite surprised to see four eggs in the nest that is on the deck! Those little birds really catch the flies and moths. Good luck to the little momma! This will be the first year two batches hatched out! Lu B...
Susan Billmayer of Turner-Hogeland received an award from the Montana Federation of Garden Clubs at Missoula for her long-time devotion to the Blossoms Club and others. She has devoted her time and knowledge to making things better for over three decades. Congratulations Susan and keep up the good work. We need all the beauty we can get. Services were held for long-time resident Joe Rattey on Saturday. We have had some really dry-hot days this last week. The highest reading that I looked at on...
Several members of the 1975 Whitewater graduating class met at the Simonson cabin at Nelson Lake last Monday evening. Present were Joanna Hammond, Scott Anderson, Ed Boschee, Jimmy Murdock, Mary Brown, Rena Math (1976), Kay (Donavon) Cavanaugh, who has retired from teaching, and a school friend Terry Hanson of Turner. Several others had prior engagements. A smaller 2009 WW class reunion met at the WW North 40 Saturday. Those attending were Beth Anderson, Clay Jesson, Amber Phillips, Filter Christman, Ailee Wilcott, and Kate (Murdock) Webb. Kay...
Celebrating Independence Day always reminds us of those that have given their lives or a portion of their lives to keep us free. The following is a poem that Bryon “Buck” Hurley wrote while stationed in New Guinea. Bryon attended Wagner grade school and graduated at age 15 from Malta High School. In 1940 he joined the Army and had specialized training at the Letterman General Hospital in San Francisco before being sent to New Guinea. On July 30, 1943, he was killed in action on Roosevelt Ridge in New Guinea. He was posthumously awarded the Purp...
There seems to be a bit of confusion out at the Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge. Apparently the folks in charge there – if anyone is -- thought the state’s Clean, Drain, and Dry program didn’t pertain just to boats, but to the refuge as well. However, while the Montana program is an effort to combat aquatic invasive species, the feds appear to have taken it to another level, rendering the refuge inhospitable to nearly all species except livestock. The place has been logged, burned, graze...
I know that I am about to jinx it. I know that I should probably just take the win and be quiet about it, but I can’t help myself. I have lived here a while now and I must say that this has been the most pleasant year for a certain pest that I won’t name. Year after year, I have gone outside to set up my sprinklers only to be mobbed by biters. I would swat and stomp every step as I set up irrigation. We wouldn’t have picnics outside due to these buzzing creatures, and a walk around the neigh...
NEWS FLASH: Mr. and Mrs. Crotch. Marvin and Julie were married in June. What a surprise! They have not been together long, maybe a whirlwind romance. They visited some (including me) in Whitewater. Julie was an Austin, Sally’s daughter, and my niece. Congratulations to them on their wedding! They plan on living in Joliet (near Billings). Best of luck to them and all June weddings! Welcome to the new arrival in Whitewater. It’s a baby boy, his name is Mitchell Caralson! Mitchell is my son...
In Loring we had two really big storms this week. The rain fell, the wind howled, branches cracked off, the shingles flapped! According to my resource, we got one inch and two tenths in Loring. Up on the Bench, the total from the two nights was 2.25 inches! It’s all welcome! Last week I ran into an old friend of mine in Glasgow! It was so fun to see Billie Jo and her husband Wayne Norcutt! Have a great summer! Jeanie Green celebrated the 4th of July with me at lunch. That evening I watched t...
Dodson said goodbye to two residents/former residents on Saturday as Jeff Shaver and Doug Durocher were laid to rest. Both were well known, as having lived in Dodson for years. The western part of the northern sky presented a spectacular sky and beautiful sunset on Thursday. Since it took in the whole sky, hope no one missed it. Polly Solberg, Diane Foote, and Dora Henry were in Havre on Wednesday and while there had lunch with Bill and Marilyn Henry. They also visited Betty Munson and drove in...
Jace and Shae Anderson had their second child, in Billings, on Saturday, July 9, 2022. Big brother, Stone, welcomed a baby sister. Local grandparents are Brent & Debbie Anderson. Congrats to all! Aidree Math, the oldest daughter of Cody & Michelle Math, her grandparents are Bob & Rena Math, celebrated her 9th birthday on July 9th, 2022. Cousins will share the same birthday. Jimmy and Nancy Murdock will have a celebration for their 40th anniversary on July 17th, in Malta. They will also be celebrating Nancy's retirement from teaching music, for...
I grew up in southern Indiana a few miles from the Ohio River. From a high perch in the oak tree in our backyard, I could see Kentucky. Nearly a mile wide inside its banks, the river would flood every spring covering thousands of acres with muddy water. A levee kept the Ohio out of town, and hardly anybody lived in the floodplain. There were, however, a number of river camps scattered along its banks. They were all built on stilts. I didn’t know anyone who owned a river camp, but I always f...
So, we did a thing the other day…. I’m not talking about marriage. I am talking about something that has been in my life just as long as I have been married. My old couch set. The other day, Susan and I replaced our old couch/love seat set. Honestly, it took me a long time to like that couch. It was not comfortable at first. It did not recline, so the naps were often painful, and sitting on it too long encouraged me to get up and take a lap around the house. I disliked that couch for years, but...
It was good to hear that some of the gun control law was passed. It is July 2022! Time flies! “Happy Birthday” to all July B-days, including my daughters, Teresa Swift Current, Canada, and Gale Young of Saco, Montana. (They are 19 years apart!) My son Mitchell Moore from Seattle, Washington was between the girls. His birthday is in August. “Hi” to all! Also “Happy Anniversary to all celebrating in July. Also Get Well to all I missed. Apologies for the mistake in last week’s news. I announced g...
The flycatcher babies have fledged! The sky around my Russian olives and the deck was very active with the flying newbies! Now I just have to wash the deck below their nest! Vacation Bible School at Malta Lutheran was a focal point this week for several families in this area. Cindy Clark helped lead the gospel lesson and took her Grandkids in to attend. Mylee was a junior counselor. Carol Lumsden took her grandkids in to attend and picked up the Norville girls also. Paula Morrison took...
Adam, Kathy, Mathew, Kaitlyn, William, and David Sinnema of Manhattan, Montana were house guests of Polly Solberg this weekend. Mathew and Kaitlyn were in the group to help do the Bible School. Kathy is the daughter of Art and Sue Solberg. It rained a little shower on Saturday night and gave us a pretty good shower Sunday afternoon. Every bit helps. Tarzan Tree trimming cut down a large tree in Dora's front yard on Friday morning and did more tree work at Jerry Lankford's in the afternoon. They...
