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A few weeks ago, my 5-year old son was playing with a girl from his class. I gave them snacks, a plate of chips each. My boy eyed up the plates and went to grab the one that appeared to be larger. I stopped him and asked if he was forgetting something. He smiled sheepishly and replied: “Oh yeah, ladies first.” When I asked him why he was going to let his lady friend pick first he replied with a line we say every day: “Because that’s what gentlemen do.” We repeat that line several times a day as a part of him learning to hold doors for ladie...
Homecoming 2019 was presented this Saturday at the Turner Tornado gymnasium with visiting teams, The Chinook Sugarbeeters meeting up. Grades 7-12 showcased their miniature floats decorated up with youngsters pulling them around the gym. The audience showed recognition of what they felt was the winning float by applause. The youngsters were happy to dress up and strut their float around the gym and hoping that theirs would win the winning vote! The Seventh grade class entitled theirs, "Even...
Thank you for all the baked goods donated this week that helped the birthday bake raffle. There is going to be Whist this week on Wednesday. Please come and join us. Last week activity winners are as follows: Bingo: Irene Gauthier Shanghai Rummy: Not played Pinochle: Marilyn Williamson high, Mike low. Our activities start at 1 p.m. and include Pinochle on Monday, Shanghai Rummy on Tuesday, Scrabble/board games, Whist or other cards, or movie on Wednesday afternoons, Bingo on Thursday, and cards...
Harlan Krass in celebrating his 90th birthday at the Turner Lutheran Church on Sunday, Jan. 27, from 3-5:00 p.m. Happy Birthday, Harlan!! Anita, Brooke, and Bridget Reed were to Harlem on Sunday for their regular month’s 4-H meeting. Glenna Ammen has returned from Colorado where she spent a month with Sheena and Robert Binder. Tom and Lucy Fairbank took in the basketball game on Friday in Gildford. They stopped to visit Helen Maloney and Virginia McCracken who are both in the Havre Care Center. Mary and Bill Hake were to the game on Saturday i...
The Turner School held its local Geography Bee this past week in the school gymnasium. Grades 4-8 competed for nearly two hours to come to the top three winners. Nearly 10,000 schools across the United States will compete in the 2019 National Geographic GeoBee for a chance to win college scholarships and the glory of being the National Geographic GeoBee Champion. At the close of local Bee, Chantry Jorgenson was declared the top winner, with Caleb Zellmer placing second, and Paycee Leo as third....
Ooo boy! It snowed. I was sure it was not deep enough to wear my snow boots to walk to work, I was very wrong. I should have worn my snowshoes. With this much snow there must be enough to do some snowshoeing. Somewhere, I think on Facebook, I saw snow described as winter glitter, self spreading, and biodegradable. Have a good week. Last week activity winners are as follows: Bingo: Virginia Olson. Shanghai Rummy: Lila Steffensmier. Pinochle: Two tables of four Lois Butcher high, Marilyn Williamson low. Our activities start at 1 p.m. and include...
The days of light are getting longer, so I have been told. The cold and flu season is running rampant, so drink fluids, cover your mouth when you cough and wash your hands frequently. I hope all of you are doing well and will stop in and see us soon. Have a good week. Last week activity winners are as follows: Bingo: Irene Gauthier Shanghai Rummy: Don Durocher Public card party held January 13 was attended by 12 with Virginia Olson high and Lois Butcher low. Virginia and Cassie both had double pinochle. Our activities start at 1 p.m. and...
Upon calling Amy and Dan Hutton, I was told., “It’s a beautiful day in Lake Havasu!” Enjoy your time down south! Anita and Brooke Reed attended a mini tournament in Malta on Sunday where Bridget was a part of the team. That team won 2nd place in the tournament. Other local kids on this team were Wrien Wolery and Bailey Billmayer. Sonny and Nellie Obrecht attended the Northern game in Havre on Saturday. The weekend was a busy one for Gerald and Shirley Keller. On Thursday they attended the Havre/Browning basketball game. On Friday they watch...
Thank you to all the people who donated books and puzzles this past week. We do so appreciate getting new titles to read and puzzles to piece. If you are interested in volunteering occasionally please contact Marlane at the center and set up a training time. We still need volunteers to fill in on an occasional basis. Last week activity winners are as follows: Bingo: Virginia Olson Shanghai Rummy: Unavailable Our activities start at 1 p.m. and include Pinochle on Monday, Shanghai Rummy on Tuesday, Scrabble/board games, Whist or other cards, or...
Happy New Year. Welcome 2019. I always have trouble making that change from the old year to the new year. Sometimes I get it so mixed up I even revert back to the 1900s. The Food Bank board will be meeting here on January 8th. The Public card party will be January 13. The Senior Center Board of Directors will meet on January 14 at 1 p.m. in the center. Genealogy and Cancer Support will meet on January 15. Last week activity winners are as follows: Bingo: Not played Shanghai Rummy: Not played Our activities start at 1 p.m. and include Pinochle...
The Movie this week will be The Great Outdoors showing on Wednesday 26th at 1 in the Library Meeting Room. Come and enjoy a movie. There will be no Bingo the 27th. The Birthday Dinner and 50/50 will be Friday the 28th. We will be having a New Year's Eve Party starting at 7 on the 31st. Bring some goodies to share and be prepared to play some games and have some fun. Last week activity winners are as follows: Bingo: Gerry Lenhardt; Shanghai Rummy: Myrla McCoy. Our activities start at 1 p.m. and...
Tom and Lucy Fairbank were to Great Falls on Friday where they took in the 100th birthday party for Margaret Shockley. On Saturday, they took in the Turner vs. Fort Benton basketball games on their way home. Anita and Steve Reed took in the Sunday School program at the Lutheran Church on Sunday. Bridget was a part of the program. Max and Kirsti Cederberg were to Great Falls on Friday and attended the Christmas party at Brownstone with Nellie Cederberg. Linda Hauge helped serve refreshments at the School Christmas program on Thursday. Tory and...
Elissa Zellmer presented Leneus Erickson with a Quilt of Valor this past Sunday at the close of church services on Sunday at the Lutheran Church in Turner. Many family members, church family, and guests were there to see this very special presentation and congratulate him. Mrs. Zellmer wrapped the beautiful quilt around Lenny and told him and the crowd the significant meaning of a Quilt of Valor. The quilt is made of three layers. Each layer has a significant meaning. The top with its many...
Merry Christmas to everyone. Thank you to all of you for the lovely donations of books and puzzles this past week. We are enjoying the new titles. Those of you interested in Harlequin books, we have received a large supply. We also welcome large print books. Come and browse. The Chinook High School Music Department will be coming over on the 18th to perform here at the center, 11:30 a.m. Our Christmas Dinner will be held on Friday the 21st. We will be open the 24th, closed the 25th and open again on the 26th. The Sunday afternoon card party...
I hope you are all having a very good week. With the cold weather trying to set in please come play cards or games with us. There is always a puzzle going. Coffee is on, tea and hot chocolate is available. Last week activity winners are as follows: Bingo: Maxine Harrison and Virginia Olson Shanghai Rummy: Don Durocher Our activities start at 1 p.m. and include Pinochle on Monday, Shanghai Rummy on Tuesday, Scrabble/board games, Whist or other cards, or movie on Wednesday afternoons, Bingo on Thursday, and cards on Friday. The Kitchen Band...
The Turner School Elementary students will be holding their annual Christmas program this coming Thursday, Dec. 13th at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is cordially invited to come and help share the holiday spirit with these youngsters that have been working so hard to make this happen. They are hopeful that Santa may be making his presence this very evening as well. If you'd like to make a monetary contribution to Santa's treats, please mail it to the Turner School @ National Honor Society. They deeply...
For the third year, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 6 has a shoulder season that allows antlerless elk hunting with a specific B-license. The past two years, the shoulder season was two weeks long, but this year the season has been extended 15 days and will run from Dec. 15-Jan. 15, 2019. Elk licenses (general elk or B-licenses) valid during the archery and general seasons are not valid for the shoulder season in Region 6. Hunters must have previously applied for this opportunity during the June 1 license drawing, and received their...
We have made room for more books. Please consider donating your gently read books to the center. We would love to have some new titles. Last week activity winners are as follows: Bingo: Irene Gauthier Shanghai Rummy: Don Durocher Our activities start at 1 p.m. and include Pinochle on Monday, Shanghai Rummy on Tuesday, Scrabble/board games, Whist or other cards, or movie on Wednesday afternoons, Bingo on Thursday, and cards on Friday. The Kitchen Band plays on Fridays. We have exercise equipment...
Linda and Darel spent Thanksgiving weekend in Liberty Lake, WA with Adam and Lauren Hauge and boys. Shania Maloney was home over the Thanksgiving weekend. Max and Kirsti Cederberg and Lenny Erickson attended Norman Spoonheim’s funeral services on Wednesday. Miles and Linda Hutton and family spent Thanksgiving in Chinook with Dorothy Johnson, Tom Johnson, and Linda Miller. Anita and Steve Reed and family hosted Thanksgiving dinner at their home. Those attending were Jim Reed, Tim and Hilary Richman and girls, Diana and Randy Maloney, Shania M...
Thanksgiving is over and Christmas is just around the corner. I love seeing all the decorations popping up all over town. We adorned the Senior Center this past weekend. Thanks to Jean Kiel and Marilyn Williamson for all the work and ideas. It looks very festive. Last week activity winners are as follows: Bingo: Not Played Shanghai Rummy: Lila Steffensmier Our activities start at 1 p.m. and include Pinochle on Monday, Shanghai Rummy on Tuesday, Scrabble/board games, Whist or other cards, or movie on Wednesday afternoons, Bingo on Thursday, and...
Tom and Lucy Fairbank enjoyed Bingo this Sunday at the Old Gym. Bill and Mary Hake took in the little Tornadoes basketball games in Turner on Friday. Don and Bonnie Harmon attended Donnie Hutton’s funeral services a week ago. Mary and Bill Hake attended Turkey Bingo on Sunday in Turner. Gerald and Shirley Keller were to a 4-H dinner in Havre with their niece on Sunday. School will be dismissed at 12:45 this Wednesday so that everyone can enjoy Thanksgiving on Thursday. Sympathy is extended to the families of Norman Spoonheim. He passed away t...
The October meeting of the Paradise Pals 4-H Club was held on October 21, 2018 at the Zurich School. Victoria and Mercedes reported on the Teen Leader meeting, Victoria, Mercedes, Chad, Anna, and Aubree reported on our Window Display, Kristi and Samaria reported on the Livestock Committee meeting and the Council meeting, and Victoria reported on the Slippery Ann Elk Viewing. We all signed thank yous for Northern Montana Hospital and Dan’s Auto Parts. We sang “Happy Birthday” to Mercedes & Rikki Ritterbach for our song. We discussed who was g...
Happy Thanksgiving. This week the Community Thanksgiving Dinner Team will be serving up a wonderful meal from 12:00 – 1:30 on Thursday. Deliveries will be made but please call and get your name on the list. Please call (357-2648). We will be sending out sign-up sheets with our normal deliveries to be returned if you desire a meal delivered. Friday we were going to have a potluck, but since we have no one available to run it we are going to be closed with no deliveries. Enjoy the weekend. Last week activity winners are as follows: Bingo: R...
Don and Bonnie Harmon attended the funeral services of Michael “Donnie” Hutton on Saturday. Max and Kirsti Cederberg, and Lenny Erickson attended the Veteran’s Day dinner with the rest of the Legion and Auxiliary Sunday evening. November is Diabetes Awareness month. Turner School also supports this cause and in honor of raising awareness, they encourage everyone who wishes to, to wear their Diabetes Shirt on Wednesday, November 14th. Turkey Bingo will be held at the Old gym on November 18th beginning at 2:00 p.m. Hope you can come! Thanks for t...
Cancer Support will be meeting here on the 20th at 11:30 with a cancer survivor speaker. Come and join us at 11:30 and then stay for lunch of Baked Potato Bar. Thank you for the monetary donations this week to the center and the donation of cookies and coffee. Come in out of the cold and have a cup of coffee/tea to warm up with us at the center. Last week activity winners are as follows: Bingo: Three blackout winners Don Durocher, Michael Schneider and Annette Powell. Shanghai Rummy: Lila Steffensmier Our activities start at 1 p.m. and include...
