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The Cancer Support Group will be meeting on August 21, 2018, at 11:30 a.m. A representative from the Sweet Medical Center will be our speaker. We would like to incorporate more volunteers to help out at the center. We could use cooks, dishwashers, exercise leader, game players and ideas for activities, and decorating ideas. Last week activity winners are as follows: Bingo: Don Durocher Scrabble: Not played Shanghai Rummy: Don Durocher. Pinochle: Monday, high Mike Randall, low Rochelle. Friday Rochelle Wohlschlager and Virginia Olson were high...
Terry and Shirley Suneson of Minnesota came to visit with Bill and Mary Hake for a week. They enjoyed each other’s company and a lot of reminiscing. Susan Fox attended a Quilt Guild meeting in Turner on Saturday. Reece Hutton is home for a week before he heads back to Dickinson for college. Lenny Erickson, Jonathon Erickson, and Max and Kirsti Cederberg were in Bozeman for the weekend attending the wedding of Derrick and Kjersti Downing. Diana Maloney drove Harlan and Jane Krass to Great Falls on Tuesday for a doctor appointment. School s...
The annual meeting of the Chinook Senior Citizen Center was held last week with good attendance. We voted in Terry Grabofsky (incumbent) and Roger Fischer (incumbent), new inductee to the board is Ken Schubert. At the regular board meeting, following lunch, officers were voted in are President Tom Tilleman, Vice President Roger Fischer and Secretary/Treasurer, Rochelle Wohlschlager. Thank you to all the nominees who accepted the nomination and were on the ballot. We are planning a senior trip August 15 to Fort Benton. Please call Marlane at...
Susan and Piper Fox were to Billings on Thursday to pick up Lyvee Fox. They did some school shopping, and came home on Friday. Lyvee is spending a few days with Grandma and Grandpa Fox. Denise and A.J. Watkins and family attended the Phillips County Fair on Friday. Diana and Randy Maloney went to Havre on Friday and took sundaes to Dan and Helen Maloney’s to help Helen celebrate her 85th birthday a day early. Happy Birthday, Helen! September 9th marks the 4th Annual Tristan Billmayer Suicide/Awareness Memorial Walk. It will begin at 10:00 a...
Here comes August 2018. Where has the summer gone? Since our YAVs (Young Adult Volunteers) have left, we are looking for an exercise leader here at the center. If you know of anyone or are interested please stop by and let Marlane know. The annual meeting of the Chinook Senior Citizen Center is August 3, 2018, at 11:30. Lunch will be served at 12:00, then the first official board meeting to vote in the chair and vice will be held at 1:00 p.m. We are planning a senior trip August 15 to Fort Benton. Please call Marlane at the Sr Center for inform...
Max and Kirsti Cederberg, and Peggy and Francis Van Voast visited with Edith and Bill Bilger in Chinook on Saturday. They went on to Havre and had dinner with Chuck and Barb Salerno. Linda and Darel Hauge attended Dakota Krass’ Confirmation services on Sunday in Hogeland. Tammy Jones met up with a group of gals that she graduated with over the weekend at Flathead. They all had a great time visiting and reminiscing. Brooke Reed attended Basketball Summer League in Havre this summer. It concluded this week. Diana Maloney and Hilary Richman attend...
Renella and Kraig Hansen, Marija and Clinton Hansen, Kent and Jenna Hansen and Eliott, Ananiah and Josiah Thompson, Jonathan Erickson and Max and Kirsti Cederberg were Saturday guests at Lenny Erickson’s to celebrate Renella’s birthday. Last weekend, Bill and Mary Hake spent the weekend in Glasgow. They also took in production, “Leader of the Pack” at the Fort Peck Theater. They enjoyed their weekend with friends from Columbus. Don and Bonnie Harmon, Jon, Shelly, Eddie, and Jack Harmon were in Havre on Saturday to attend a McGillivray family...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Marc Kloker Information and Education Program Manager Communication-Education Division Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Region 6 Reser Reservoir, a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) reservoir located approximately 18 miles northwest of Chinook, will be slowly drained throughout the summer due to structural damage at the dam. A small washout was observed this spring, and repair and maintenance to the dam is necessary to avoid a complete loss to the structure. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is working with BLM staff to...
Thank you to The Eagles, 4-H and VFW for the donations of food this week. We appreciate your thinking of us. There will be a picnic for the YAVs (Young Adult Volunteers) this Wednesday, July 18, 2018, in the park. Thank you Lauren and Lacy for being available to the Senior Center. Last week activity winners are as follows: Bingo - Annette Powell, Rosalie Perrine, Virginia Olson. Shanghai Rummy - Mike Randall. Pinochle - High Don Durocher, and low Mike Randall Our activities start at 1 p.m. Our activities include Pinochle on Monday, Shanghai...
Glenna Ammen took in the Fireman Picnic on Saturday. Brian, April, Avery, and Piper Fox traveled to Amery, WI for the Fox family reunion. April and Piper continued on to Milwaukee for Jacquelyn Dinusson's wedding. Max and Kirsti Cederberg enjoyed the Annual Firemen picnic on Saturday. Don and Valerie Van Voast were tasked with the cleaning up their yard after a violent wind and hail storm on Tuesday, July 10th. Friends and relatives arrived to help remove limbs and tree trunks the next day. Thos...
Cancer Support meets July 17, 2018, at 11:30 with lunch at 12:00. Please join us and welcome Dustin Ratliff. Last week activity winners are as follows: Bingo: Marilyn Williamson and Irene Gauthier; Shanghai Rummy: Elizabeth O’Brien; Pinochle: High partners Rochelle Wohlschlager and Virginia Olson, low Marlane Wenzel. Our activities start at 1 p.m. Our activities include Pinochle on Monday, Shanghai Rummy on Tuesday, Scrabble, Whist or other cards on Wednesday afternoons, Bingo on Thursday, and cards on Friday. Volunteers, we will need some h...
Cody, Austin, and Isley Welsh participated in the kids rodeo at the Blaine County Fair this week. Visitors at the Randy Maloney home on the 4th were Harlan and Jane Krass, Linda and Darel Hauge, Anita and Steve Reed and family, Hilary and Natalie Richman, Bryan Ricci, Becky Schroeder, and Chelsea Sunford. Nellie and Sonny Obrecht took in the Blaine County Fair over the weekend. Tammy and Terry Jones attended the Snider/Bessette Wedding in Havre over the weekend. They stayed in Chinook on their way home and took in the Blaine County Fair on...
The Turner Tornadoes basketball teams played in the Malta tournament this weekend after a great two days of camp with Belt’s head coach, Jeff Graham. Shania Maloney spent last week in San Diego with Hilary Richman and Rainee Baker at a Pharmacy convention. While there they took in many sites in the area. Richard and Marjorie Hickel’s grandsons, Danny and Jesse and their parents, Becky and Scott visited them last week. They also visited the Brown’s and ‘Steve Hickel families. Max and and Kirsti Cederberg were to Billings for the weekend for the...
At the close of every school year, the elementary students at Turner take a little field trip to celebrate the close of the year. This year the students and their teachers traveled to Havre to the Wahkpa Chu'gn Buffalo Jump. It was a beautiful day with all the bushes at the site in aromatic full blossom. It was in this area that immense herds of bison roamed the grassy plains along the Milk River. Archaeology at Wahkpa Cju'gn reveals that native people used this site extensively for at least...
The Turner High School boys basketball team traveled to Cutbank to compete in the Cutbank Classic a week or so ago. Last Saturday the Welsh family attended the Jones/Baird wedding. Ron, Avery, and Piper Fox went to Buffalo, WY to help Lyvee Fox celebrate her 4th birthday. Grandma had to stay home as she came down with the flu. Get Well, Susan! Don and Valerie Van Voast attended Tyrel and Lyndsey Obrecht’s wedding in Lewistown over the weekend. Last weekend, Darel and Linda Hauge attended the Baird/Jones wedding, and Alice and Dwight, and E...
By Marlane Wenzel, Friday, June 29, is the birthday lunch and we will be having a 50/50 Raffle this month. This week in Bingo there were four winners on one game. It got pretty exciting. Thank you for the lovely centerpieces and bouquets of flowers Marilyne Berger, Tara Baird, and Debbie Ramberg. They are beautiful and we appreciate them. Last week activity winners are as follows: Bingo: Marlane Wenzel; Shanghai Rummy: Don Durocher; Pinochle: High Doris Hofeldt, low Elisabeth O’Brien Remember, your memberships are due this month. They are $10....
We had a great turnout for our Father’s Day meal on Friday! I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Father’s Day. Thank you to Marilyne Berger for the bouquet of peonies and the daisies for the tables. Thursday marks the start of summer. The annual board meeting will not be held on July 20, 2018. The new date will be announced soon. Last week activity winners: Bingo: Irene Gauthier scored a blackout to win the meal ticket. Public Card Party: Judy Chapman-high, Mike Randall-low, Myrla McCoy and Judy Chapman-double pinochle. Friday Pinochle: Luc...
It is the time of year to renew your membership at the Senior Citizen Center. Membership is $10. Anyone can be a member. Voting members must be 60 or older. Our annual board meeting will take place July 20, 2018, at 11:30 a.m. and voting for board members will be taking place at that time. If you or anyone you know is interested in being a board member please let Rochelle and or Marlane know so we can get your name on the ballot. The vote for the Senior of the Year has taken place. We are proud to announce that Raymon Reid is the Senior of the...
Ron and Susan Fox attended the three on three Tournament in Great Falls on Saturday. Last week the Welsh family was in Great Falls for the State Track Meet. Cody came home with the State Championship in the 300 hurdles and 4th in the State for the 110 hurdles. The boys relay team of Cody Welsh, Jack Harmon, Clayton Krass, and Eddie Harmon also broke the school record. Also qualifying for State were Shyan Krass and Rylee Conlan. Congratulations to all six of our Turner athlete’s that qualified for state. That is a huge accomplishment. We, on t...
Hello to all of you out there. Hey all you fellow baby boomers out there, I just wanted to let you know that you are missing out on a very enjoyable time here at the center. You really are old enough to come in and enjoy a meal, play some games, or just visit over a cup of coffee. We always welcome and love to see some new faces and old friends. Thank you to the Walline Nash Campbell family for the donation of flowers and to the Chamber of Commerce for the pots of flowers out front. They are all beautiful. Membership for the Senior Citizen...
The 2017-2018 Turner High School Awards Ceremony was held recently at the Turner School Gymnasium. Melanie Watkins gave a warm welcome to students in grades 7-12, parents, teachers, and board members. The Extra Curricular Awards were announced first. Mr. Russ McKenna started off the event by announcing the Academic All State awards. Those receiving this award were: Sarah Billmayer, Brandy Calvert, Raegan Conlan, Rylee Conlan Shyan Krass, Melanie Watkins, Brooke Reed, Eddie Harmon, Jack Harmon, T...
Interestingly, the game Shanighai Rummy was never introduced to me before. This week I was taught the game and I do believe it will take me some time to get the hang of it. Beginner’s luck was not with me, as my final score was 360 while the winning score was 55. Looking forward, I think I may have to try my hand at learning whist and relearning pinochle. If you or anyone you know is interested in being a board member please let Rochelle and or Marlane know so we can get your name on the ballot. We are also voting for Senior of the Year 2018. T...
THAT in the spring of 1919, amidst complete devastation, the poppies bloomed in abundance on the battlefields of France where so many of our men had fallen in battle, and that replica of this poppy has become the Memorial Flower of the American Legion Auxiliary? THAT The American Legion was the first national organization to adopt the poppy as its Memorial Flower, having taken this action at the National Convention in Cleveland, September 27-29, 1920? THAT the American Legion Auxiliary adopted the poppy as its Memorial Flower at its organizing...
Kirsti and Max Cederberg were to Great Falls last Friday to spend an early Mother's Day with Nellie. Leneus Erickson went to Wyoming a week ago with Shannon Downing for his grandson, Dusty's college graduation. A 90th birthday celebration for Jim Reed was held on Saturday afternoon. All six of his children were in attendance as well as many of his nieces and nephews, etc. He was delighted to see many people who rode his bus over the years as well. What a wonderful afternoon! Don and Bonnie...
Family and friends honored James Reed of Turner at an open house party on his 90th birthday this past Saturday. The Legion Hall in downtown Turner was abuzz with a luncheon and cake in his honor. All six of his children made it home to help their Dad celebrate his special day and honor the many accomplishments of his life. A surprise presentation was made to Reed by Elissa Zellmer with a Quilt of Valor. What an amazing surprise and honor! To top off the party a wagon ride was given to guests...
