One Nation, Under God
One Nation, Under God
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I never ever, ever, ever, thought that I would miss instant coffee, but I do. Not necessarily the flavor, but what it brought to our trip to the Bahamas. Upon leaving Malta, I brought a couple of bags of my coffee just in case I did not like the coffee on vacation. One bag was spoken for and the other went to a bandmate that lives in Florida. More on that at another time. So, there I was coffee-less on a ship. Or so I thought. Thankfully, the ship had coffee that I could buy by the cup or...
Still lots of smoke from the fires in the western United States aloft around Billings and Loring. I can’t smell it most days, but it sure looks foggy. I pray for rain even though the farmers are harvesting, but like my dad would say, “Never complain about rain in Montana!” So, we’ll take it whenever it comes! Mylee Clark is one of the actresses in Cinderella this month! Cindy Clark is busting at the seams she’s so proud of those grandkids of hers for following their dreams! Carol Lumsden c...
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...
Here in Whitewater, the weather is hot, about 100 and the air is smokey from the fires in the U.S. and Canada. Beware of all fires, especially when you are out camping. Happy Birthday to Pat Murdock. There was a nice birthday party for her at the Senior Meals at the North 40. Many of her family and friends were there. Hope you have many more Pat!! Also, Happy Birthday to all who are celebrating in July. Ashely Green said that Dallas and Rory are busy haying. They have lots of hay. Most ranchers...
Barb and I moved to Malta nearly twenty years ago fleeing the rampant growth that was just beginning to take off in the Gallatin Valley. We bought an old house and an office building in town, and settled into life on the Hi-line. Barb wrote while I renovated the buildings, grew a big garden, and hunted. Yesterday I walked out the door for the last time, leaving the house that I’d lived in longer than any other. One last load of boxes, tools, and furniture filled the pickup and flatbed t...
Relaxing is not something that I do well. For the last couple of weeks, I did better than I thought. How could one not relax on a cruise ship? Somewhere around 2010, I cruised the wrong way! I could not relax. It was hard for me to sleep at a decent time, and I averaged only a few hours of sleep a day. Last week, I found myself on my second cruise and heading to the Bahamas for the Fauth Family Reunion, a trip similar to the trip I took in 2011 but vastly different. This time, I was determined t...
The smoke in the sky makes for beautiful sunsets and sunrises! The moon has been full this week, so it has had some beautiful colors too! But the clear blue sky is still the best! The temps have been in the 60’s for lows and 90’s for highs. It is pretty hot. The hay is getting brought in to store for the cows this winter. Some places seem to have lots of grasshopper damage while others have escaped the hungry critters. The winter wheat is turning that golden color, and the barley is getting rip...
Sympathy to the family and friends of Wilma (McMullen) Mavencamp. She was a sister to Ray McMullen of Whitewater. Wilma and I went to school at Whitewater. Sympathy to all who have lost someone in 2024. There was a fundraiser benefit for Steven Johannesen at North 40 Cafe. He was injured in a farm accident. Folks, especially 4-Hers are preparing animals and entries for the fair. August 1 is entry day. The concert will be on Sat. August 3rd. It is always great. Note to teens and others who are...
Dear Editor, District Court Judge Katherine Bidegaray is the right choice to be the next justice on the Montana Supreme Court. Having worked as her law clerk for four years and appeared in front of her this past year, I have seen her be impartial, fair, and respectful to each party in every case she has. She was born and raised on a Richland County farm and ranch, and she knows the importance of preparation, hard work, and self-discipline. Judge Bidegaray cares deeply about the state of Montana, the rule of law and fundamental fairness, and the...
Dear Editor, I’ve seen some political ads lately that have raised some questions on my mind. The ads are for Jon Tester. The one I’m thinking of, in particular, shows several individuals who claim to be veterans saying how Tester has worked for veterans, and they will vote for him for that reason. Question 1: Who are these people? What are their last names? Where do they live? When and where did they serve? If they did, thanks to them. But if I were asked to endorse someone for senator, I’d make sure everyone could find out who I was and why my...
Cleaning out the house has been a chore. It takes time to go through twenty years of accumulation of stuff, some of it worth saving, most of it not. A lot of it came with us when we moved from Bozeman, including a box labeled rocks and another labeled iron. Opening them for the first time in decades I was disappointed to find they were just that — a box of relatively unremarkable rocks and old horseshoes. What had I been thinking? At least it was easy to dispose of them. Another rock is more dif...
The weather has been the main topic around Affinity and I’m sure the residents in Loring were talking about the heat, also! I was shocked yesterday when former president Trump had an attempt on his life. Just too many shootings in our country! Pete and Carol Lumsden celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary with their family at the lake this last weekend. Congratulations! I taught a group of residents watercolor painting on Saturday. This time everyone painted a barn, and they turned out very n...
There was an earthquake in Seeley Lake, Montana. Pray no one was hurt. Sympathy to the family of Cora Maxie. Mike and Debbie Hammond and the LaBrie’s of Whitewater were all part of her family. Whitewater Baptist Church had a very busy week They had vacation bible school and a church revival in the evenings. They had about 20 people from South Carolina here. Whitewater Lutheran Church combines with the Malta Lutheran Church for vacation bible camp at Glacier Park. Call Malta Lutheran Church or P...
Dear Editor, I recently was informed that the Phillips County Commissioners have made a decision that puts the fate of the Boy Scout Phillips County fair booth in jeopardy. They have made the decision that after the 2024 fair is completed, the food booth will be torn down. They want to erect the new grandstands in the same area where the Scout booth is standing and are unwilling to move to another site. Really guys, WHY??? You state that the county did not own the building and have been provided a copy of the bill of sale dated July 29, 1994,...
I stepped out my back door last week to be greeted by a flag bearing the f-word in foot-high letters. It was mounted on a decrepit vehicle parked next to my property, and only steps away from the gymnasium where children had attended a basketball camp earlier that day. I wondered if they had seen it. The flag was political in intent, but obscene on purpose. Some idiot, I’m sure, thought they were being funny. I didn’t. I was mad, and a bit disappointed to see such a public display of obs...
Normally, the northern plains of Montana are considered windy. But the wind has found Billings also. This past week was rainy and windy. This next week the forecast is for hot temps. I have harvested two tomatoes from my small garden already! Some gardens have produced spinach, lettuce, radishes and lots of table onions! The flower gardens are beautiful too! David and Brandie Stordahl hosted a barbecue on Saturday. I enjoyed the ribs and shrimp! Their son Rocco is leaving on a school trip to...
Happy Birthday to all who are celebrating birthdays in July including, my two daughters Teresa and Gale. Happy Anniversary to all those celebrating this month. Sunday, June 30, Whitewater Lutheran Church was honored by a group of singers from the Milk River Gospel Jamboree. They were fantastic! Beautiful music, it truly was. They were called “Keepers of the Faith”. The church was packed with people from South Carolina, Seattle, Washington, and more groups from the MRGJ. Chinooks Ken Ove...
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...
Across America, I send wishes for a memorable and enjoyable 4th of July! I just spent the better part of four days at the State of Montana American Legion (and Auxiliary) Convention in Glasgow, Montana. Smack dab “in the middle of nowhere” as they are now claim to fame for. What a beautiful four days to spend in such a manner; and what better way to get inspired and fired up for this beautiful celebration of our independence! The colors of red, white and blue FAR outweigh my usual colors of black and blue and are such a welcome change. The...
It is an odd feeling when you lose a part of you. Thankfully, what I lost last week wasn’t that big of a thing, in fact it might’ve saved my life. It was most of my tooth. It started with a toothache and ended with a root canal. Well, I suppose now I am waiting for a crown. I did okay, but I would be lying if I were to say that I was completely brave throughout this process. One random weekend, my tooth was in so much pain that it became unbearable. So sore that I couldn’t chomp on anything. I w...
Happy Independence Day! I’m so grateful for our country and the freedoms that we have! Honors go to all the service people who helped our country stay free! Last week, Carol Lumsden attended a memorial service for a classmate, Kip Young. Many of his classmates attended from all over the country. A friend from Affinity, Marcia Webber, brought me greetings from Carol. Keepers of the Faith, a gospel group from Washington, sang at the Whitewater Lutheran Church on Sunday! Cindy Clark and Carol Lumsd...
Sympathy to the family of Clarice Stahl. She lived in Whitewater for many years. Sue Olsen is her daughter. Clarice has been in Helena living for the past few years. She was a very nice lady. Whitewater Baptist Church has a revival service from July 7 to the 10th at 7 p.m. There will be guest speakers. Pastor Cindy Clark was the guest speaker at the Whitewater Lutheran Church this past Sunday. Cindy has a beautiful singing voice. Several children, including Lilliana, went to the 4-H camp at...
Dear Editor, As Postmaster of the Malta Post Office I am writing to express the unwavering commitment of our postal staff to serving our wonderful communities. With the 4th of July approaching, a time when we celebrate our nation’s independence and the freedoms we cherish, it is also a fitting moment to reflect on the values that bind us together. The Postal Service has been an integral part of American life for centuries, connecting people across vast distances, facilitating communication and commerce. My team and I take immense pride in c...
I’ve had some pretty prestigious Montana addresses. General Delivery, Cooke City was my first, and it’s still hard to beat. Tucked into the valley of Soda Butte Creek, surrounded by snow-capped peaks, Cooke is only a couple of miles up the road from Yellowstone Park. I’ve also called Livingston home, and probably will again. Like Cooke, it has spectacular mountain views, and while Yellowstone is a few more miles up the road, it’s still close. For a few years, Barb and I lived in Bozeman on Will...
After the last few years of drought that we have experienced in Montana, the green grass, trees, and foliage has been wonderful to see. We have driven in every direction and it has been extremely encouraging to see. While my eyes love what I am seeing, my allergies have never been worse here. This weekend, it feels like I sneezed more than I have ever sneezed over the course of two days. Energy is zapped. My nose runs, my eyes and ears itch. I have never cracked the code on keeping my allergies...
