Whitewater News & Opinion for December 2, 2020

Sympathy to families of Dorothy Johnson (former Whitewater math teacher) and also Dr. Veseth (PC dentist for many years).

“Happy Retirement,” and “Goodbye and God Bless” to Lynn and Eunice Simonson, who sold their farm near Whitewater to Bergtoll Farms, and also “Happy Retirement” to Ree Simonson (Lynn’s mom) who moved to Malta. We hope you come back to visit us often.

In Whitewater, there was Turkey Bingo. Hope the winners enjoyed their prizes Thanksgiving Day. We should all try to be thankful in spite of the COVID-19 virus, and weather and all the changes.

Now we can reminisce about past Thanksgiving and the holidays. I especially remember Mom’s homemade stuffing and pies. Sometimes we went to Grandma “Ella Austin’s “and had her homemade mince pie; absolutely delicious, also the turkey.

We kids used to go ice skating. I don’t think many do now. We sang a lot, especially for school and church programs.

Now back to 2020. Last week I went to a jazz concert at MHS. It was wonderful with many talented musicians. It was directed by Mr. Engebretson. Note: Whitewater School will have a concert on December 17, 2020. All are welcome.

It will be December when this paper comes out. “Happy Birthday” and “Happy Anniversary” to all, especially to Baby Jesus on December 25th! Enjoy the Christmas Season!

As Always,

Helen Austin

P.S. Early Merry Christmas!