Whitewater News and Opinion for January 31, 2018

Sympathy to all who have family or friends pass away recently. Phillips County has lost many lately.

“Get well” wishes to Whitney Blunt in Loring. Also to all flu victims.

There was a new arrival in Whitewater. Congratulations to Christina Lindsey on the birth of a baby boy.

Late congratulations to Malta’s Shane and Jenifer Anderson on the birth of their son Jens Anderson.

It is sad that our government, especially in D.C., is in such chaos. Let’s hope and pray that the world gets better for our young, up and coming generation.

January 17 was the Senior Dinner at the North 40 in Whitewater. The lady from the Council on Aging in Glendive was there to give information.

Also, after dinner, we had a birthday party for Patty Young and Pat Anderson. The party was hosted by Ree Simonson ,who served her famous angel food cake with strawberries. Later, Ree took Jim Murdock and me to Malta and I shopped and ran errands. Very nice, Ree.

There was a basketball game with Brockton last Friday. The Brockton team traveled so far as the town is down past Wolf Point and roads were icy and snow-packed. A salute to Brockton.

Sunday, January 21, there was the annual council meeting at Whitewater Lutheran Church followed by a delicious dinner. During church, Pastor Bob Nagy gave his “Hercamer” puppet act; very funny, yet informative.

Well, it is winter in Montana with lots of snow and cold. Dress warm and think spring!

Allie and Sue Olsen attended the national collegiate East-West Shrine football game Jan 20th at Tropicana Field in St Petersburg, Fla. West won a close game in the final two minutes with a 40 yard TD pass for an exciting finish. Allie and Sue attended the game with other local Shriners and their wives

Note: A new baby lamb was born at Jeanie Green’s. It needs a sweater or a coat!

Helen A.