Genea Harris has been hosting classes and offering handmade wire, rock and beaded jewelry in the old Searchlight office across from Hometown Market in Culbertson. She invited the Community News to sit in on a “Rocks n Wire” class Sunday, Dec. 12. During the class, Harris hosted Culbertson’s Nina Gregory and daughter Heather Hodges of Newberg, as well as Mary Hinojosa of Poplar. The

Culbertson Cheerleaders The Culbertson High School cheerleaders lead fans in the school song prior to a basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 7. Cheerleaders include Ysabela Maxino, Kayli Olson, Kailey Mathis, Samantha Palmer, Summer Lyon and Joseph McCarty. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

The winter holidays are upon us. Normally, this would be a time for formal or informal gatherings such as planning a dinner or a holiday party. Regardless of what type of gathering you are planning, your job as the host is very important. Your many responsibilities include planning the menu, entertainment, gifts and games. However, some of the most crucial details can be overlooked in all the frenzy.

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., spent the morning of Thursday, Dec. 9, with Montana’s Attorney General Austin Knudsen. The two discussed how they can continue to work together on behalf of Montanans to challenge President Biden’s vaccine mandates, and how to stop the Democrats’ multi-trillion dollar reckless tax and spending spree that will hurt Montana small businesses, families and workers.