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Carol Lumsden and I went to Havre on Friday to pick up my new glasses which are bifocals. I’m so happy that I can see to read without enlarging all the writing! But I can’t watch TV while I sit...

The fog was the main thing weather wise this week and the frost that was left was amazing! The heavy frost on the power lines did create a few power outages! Thank you to the Big Flat Co-op for their...

Happy new year everyone! I'm wishing a prosperous year for each of you! I saw five bald eagles last week on the way to Malta! I felt like I hit the jackpot! My Amyrilis is blooming and the other one...

Happy New Year to you all! I'm sure you all had a memorable Christmas and are ready for a fantastic new year! We were not privileged enough to see the conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter on the 21st,...

Merry Christmas to all! Shout out to a few people in California, Steve Dyrdahl, Doris Hart, and Lorna Knudson! Hope all are well. They all lived at Loring in the past and I know they read the PC...

Chilly greetings to you all! The temperature has taken a dive into the teens with lows very close to zero. I know this is just the tip of the iceberg for cold freezing weather, and I'm so thankful I d...

Due to Covid-19 everything is pretty quiet and everyone is pretty much staying away from everyone else. Then with the cold weather to help there is not much visiting or activity in the whole town....

Happy December! The last month if 2020! It has been an interesting year that's for sure! Hope you readers are well and living a safe life! The antelope are gathering into herds of approximately 100...

If you are lucky enough to have clear skies in the evenings you will be able to see the conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn! It is the two brighter objects in the evening sky but not the moon! I saw a...

With all the crazy things we blame on 2020, including the crazy weather, sickness, bad roads, a new case of arthritis, or a bad sliver, it gives me hope and calms me to realize that the cycles of the...

Loring had an awesome week of above normal temps in the 70’s on a few days! Then we were warned that a big snow storm was coming in on Saturday and most of us were busy getting the last minute...

10-26. With all the snow and cold temperatures, I keep thinking it's November instead of October! My apologies for November! But I did see that the forecast for this upcoming week is close to 60!...

With all the snow and cold temperatures, I keep thinking it's November instead of October! My apologies to November ! But I did see that the forecast for this upcoming week is close to 60! Yes, it...

It seems that the antelope have started gathering into large groups. I saw two larger groups on my trip to Malta on Friday. I went over to Senior Meals on Wednesday. It's always fun to visit with...

On Saturday at 3 p.m., with the temperature in the 20's, a group of runners gathered at Loring to dedicate the day to a loved one who is no longer with us. Andrew Flansaas, son of Michael and Brenda...

Sorry I missed writing my column last week. I had two beautiful blue jays stop in for a few days! It was fun watching them looking for food and trying the suet feeders! Several people worked at the...

What a windy week! My lawn looks gold with leaves from my cottonwood tree! No use raking them yet, still more to fall! I did spot a blue Jay at my waterer this week. They are so blue it’s almost...

After a week of smoky skies from the fires in the west, we had a bit of rain on Saturday night and the skies are much better now. Almost a blue sky, but the horizon still has a smoky look. But so...

The migration of songbirds is in full swing! I've had many goldfinches, yellow-rumped warblers, and sightings of red or yellow-shafted flickers all week. An American kestrel showed up today with sever...

Fall is sneaking in like an insidious habit. The prairie is very dry, which is good for the harvest, but bad for the fire danger! Our temperatures this week saw close to triple digits, but on Sunday...

Wishing all the school kids a successful year along with the teachers, cooks, and all the support staff! Malta starts this week and most of Whitewater started last week. A huge wind blew through...

The dog days of summer are here! So hot during the day but cools off nicely at night. My sunflowers are attracting the little goldfinches and the red-winged blackbirds. I saw a family of sharp tail Hu...

The cooler nights are making me dread the coming winter. I do love the cooler temps, but not anxious for winter. Hard to satisfy, I know! The cooler weather makes it perfect for canning the garden...

And now it is August! The month of harvest, one of the most stressful times of the year for the farmer/rancher! Some people love harvest. It means a less stressful time and the fruits of all your...

The Loring community was hopping this past weekend! Most everyone was involved in one of three weddings! Levi Harms and Casandra Stenvik were married at the Johannesen ranch north of Loring with a...