Articles written by Helen Austin
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Whitewater News & Opinion for Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Sympathy to the victims of the floods in California and all over. Greetings from Iceland, ha-ha. You cannot believe how much snow and ice we have in Whitewater, drifts are 18 to 20 feet high! Thanks...
Whitewater News & Opinion for Wednesday, March 22, 2023
We are Number 1, Whitewater Penguins/ Mavericks, and Saco/Hinsdale Girls Basketball team are number one in the state. Wonderful and congratulations to all participants in all the tournament teams....
Whitewater News & Opinion for Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Sympathy to all shoveling deep snow, like in California. We Montanans are more used to tough winters. Most of Whitewater area went to basketball tournaments in Billings. Congratulations to the North C...
Whitewater News & Opinion for Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Editor’s note: This week’s news is from Helen Austin’s book “Whitewater School.” Chapter 5. Slumber Party in the Blizzard The north wind howled and blew icy snow into high drifts along the...
Whitewater News & Opinion for March 1, 2023
Sympathy to the victims in Turkey. It is March! Happy Birthday to all those celebrating birthdays including Seth and Jonathan Siewing. Also, congratulations to all those celebrating anniversaries. To...
Whitewater News & Opinion for Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Sympathy to all victims of hurricanes or tornadoes. It is very sad. Back in Whitewater, we do not have hurricanes or tornadoes, (at least not severe). We do have snow and ice and really cold weather....
Whitewater News & Opinion for Wednesday, February 15, 2023
How about that huge Chinese balloon floating over Montana and Billings, Montana? That’s where Janet Brown and her family live. What a crazy world. Here in Whitewater, there were basketball games...
Whitewater News & Opinion for Wednesday, February 8, 2023
It is February 2023, time sure flies! “Get Well Wishes to Dallas Green and Jeanie Green. However, Jeanie can’t stay sick long, as she is lambing. They are so cute. I used to raise bum lambs on a...
Whitewater News & Opinion for Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Sympathy to the family of Mr. Zimbelman. He was a teacher in Whitewater for years. There were basketball games in Glasgow on Saturday, January 29, 2023. Whitewater Penguins/Mavericks girls won again...
Whitewater News & Opinion for Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Here’s hoping you have a warm house this cold snowy winter weather. There was a wonderful birthday party for Patti Young at the North 40 in Whitewater. The party was well attended by friends and...
Whitewater News & Opinion for Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Sympathy to all the flood victims in California and other places. Get well to Pat Murdock of Whitewater. She was in Billings but is home now. Sympathy to the family of Annaleise Harms who passed away...
Whitewater News & Opinion for Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Sympathy to the flood victims everywhere. Again, Happy New Year to all! Did you watch the “Rose Bowl Parade” on TV? Awesome how there are so many beautiful flowers, especially blooming roses to...
Whitewater News & Opinion for Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Sympathy to all who are homeless, refugees, and those stranded at many airports due to airplane cancellations. Don’t forget to make donations to your favorite charity, this season. I give to local...
Whitewater News & Opinion for Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Sympathy to all the people and animals everywhere who are out in the freezing weather. Here in Whitewater, there were basketball games with Dodson. (I’ll let the sports writers report scores and...
Whitewater News & Opinion for Wednesday, December 21, 2022
It is sad about the pipeline gas leak in Kansas. Here in Whitewater, it is cold with lots of snow. It will be a “White Christmas”. (I prefer it brown). The children/students are practicing for...
Whitewater News & Opinion for Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Reminder: Whitewater School Christmas Program will be December 20, 2022 at 7 p.m. All are welcome. Instead of news, here is a true story from my book titled, “Hills Beyond Whitewater: Creek...
Whitewater News & Opinion for Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Sympathy to all people and animals who are outside in the snow and cold. Greetings from the North Pole! It is cold and we have snow! It is December, Jesus’ birthday! Other birthdays are Janice and...
Whitewater News & Opinion for Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Editor’s Note: Due to the Post Office being closed we didn’t receive the WW News until Wednesday, Nov. 16, and we had already sent the paper to the printer. Nov. 16: Greetings from the North...
Whitewater News & Opinion for Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Beware of all scams, especially businesses and/or gas companies and heating. It is November 2022! Time flies. Happy Birthday to all including Joyce Donovan. Happy Anniversary to all celebrating. Here...
Whitewater News & Opinion for Wednesday, November 2, 2022
VOTE! Election Day is November 8, 2022. GO VOTE!! Sympathy to Lu Besel and family of Whitewater. Her sister Carol Williams (Dan Williams) of Landusky, passed away. Congratulations to the Whitewater...
Whitewater News & Opinion for Wednesday, October 26, 2022
There were volleyball games Thursday evening, then there were basketball games on Friday. Harlem and Dodson were the opponents. Saturday there was a bridal shower/or meet and greet for Jana Wisher...
Whitewater News & Opinion for Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Sympathy to all affected by the hurricanes in Florida. It is sad. Back to Montana. Good News! Dallas Green had a great check-up in Great Falls. Also, Joyce (Austin) Donovan did too, the same day. To...
Whitewater News & Opinion for Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Sympathy to the victims of Hurricane Ian in Florida. We are so lucky not to have hurricanes or volcanoes. Recently I talked to Candee Soennichsen, she said Sophia Stiles and Mikita Hellie are both...
Whitewater News & Opinion for Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Sympathy to the family and friends of Pearl Peacher. We have been friends for over 40 years. Pearl worked every day up until her death. She was 90 years old. Rest in peace Pearl. You will be missed....
Whitewater News & Opinion for Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Montana’s own Senator Jon Tester was honored on the TV show “The View”. It is my favorite daytime TV show. Congratulations to our Whitewater Penguins and Mavericks on their recent wins in...