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Well the weather still cannot decide what it wants to do, be cool, be hot… how about somewhere just in the middle for a while. That would be nice for a change. The Hearing Clinic will be on Thursday September 17th. If you would like a meal to pick up or have delivered, please call 357-2648 before 10 a.m. $5 for those over 60, and $6 for those under 60. Our Meals This Week Wed. Sept. 16 Ham & Potatoes Au Gratin Thu. Sept. 17 Ravioli Fri. Sept. 18 Super Tots Mon. Sept. 21 Chicken Sandwich w/ Potato Soup Tues. Sept. 22 - Beef Stroganoff U...
Along with the rest of us in Blaine County, the residents at Sweet Memorial Nursing Home (SMNH) endured a hot August. To break the discomfort and monotony of the intense and unrelenting heat, the Sweet Home residents engaged in water balloon bowling, celebrated August birthdays with ice cream and fashion, painted sunflowers, and enjoyed outdoor visits. On August 7, SMNH Activities Employee, Stephanie Talks Different led the residents in water balloon bowling because the weather was so hot and...
Jim and Helen Billmayer left Sunday with Betty and Mark Billmayer to attend a wedding for Julie Petrie. She is their granddaughter. It is to be held at a wedding venue near RedLodge. There was a volleyball game on Saturday at Harlem. They played CutBank. Brooke Reed, Laci Maloney, Brandi Calvert, Hannah Richman, Paycie Leo, and Emma Billmayer from the Turner School all play on the Harlem Teams. All 3 games were wins for the Teams. Eric and Karyn Billmayer also attended the Julie Petrie wedding at RedLodge. Jennifer Strzerczyk, and Karyn...
Loretta Beck helped with the American Legion Auxiliary produce truck on Monday. Susan Billmayer, Sharon Goodrich, Linda Hauge, and Anita Reed helped Jane Krass celebrate her birthday with cake and coffee on Tuesday morning. Tate and Ty Beck stopped to wish Grandpa a Happy Birthday and enjoyed a piece of cake with him on Saturday. Bobbi and Harley stopped for a quick visit too Saturday morning and Kevin and Shawn popped in to say Happy Birthday as well. Jane Krass and Diana Maloney got a “window visit” in with Harlan Krass at the Sweet Home on...
Welcome to our new janitor, Jennifer Owens who recently joined our family. Jennifer started working on August 3rd. She works two days a week for a couple hours. Our cook Lisa Werk has been with us since January 2nd. We are so blessed to have both gals. Thank you for those who recommended they come and put in an application. Both are doing a great job for the Center! Great to have a full team again. Have you picked up your Lifetime FREE Activity Pass for all Harlem Sports HOME events? Anyone 60 and older qualifies. Just stop by the Harlem High...
Living the life you want often means making some big changes. For Cassie Johnson, that meant a change of career. Regardless of how outside the boundaries of reason others thought her decision to give up a steady paycheck and trade it for a commission-based income sounded, Johnson trusted in the vision of who, what, and where she wanted to be in the future and took the leap to sell real estate full time. Last August, Johnson was taking online classes through UM-Western and teaching K-2 students...
The weather has been pretty nice, although really dry. Looking for a really nice rainstorm to cool things off and wet it all down. Keep those fires from starting. I hope everyone is doing well, and we miss seeing you at the center. We have a new cook at the Senior Center, Katie Newfield. Thank you to Wayne Maxwell for the box of carrots. Our meals are $5 for over 60, $6 for under 60. Please call by 10 a.m. for all pick up and deliveries. 357-2648. Our Meals This Week Wed. Aug. 26 Swedish Meatballs Thu. Aug. 27 Chicken Fried Steak Fri. Aug. 28...
Jim, Helen, Susan, and Emily Billmayer had dinner at the Mark Billmayer home in Chinook on Sunday last week. Anita, Lucas, Brooke, and Bridget Reed, Linda Hauge, Susan Billmayer, Hilary Richman, and Diana Maloney visited Jane Krass on Sunday afternoon and brought banana cream pie and chocolate zucchini cake for lunch. Sandy Beck had pie and coffee with Helen Billmayer on Monday afternoon, Aug. 17. Linda Hauge, Diana Maloney, and Anita Reed and girls visited Jane Krass throughout the week and helped her do a few chores around the house. Helen,...
Adam and Lauren Hauge and Caleb, Noland, and Tessa visited Jane Krass and Diana Maloney on Saturday. Anita, Brooke, and Bridget Reed visited Jane on Saturday morning. Susie and Lee Mason visited at Jordan and Elissa Zellmer's home this past weekend. Tate and Ty Beck mowed Grandma and Grandpa Beck's lawn and visited on Friday. Bobbi and Harley Beck stopped to visit Grandpa Wally on Sunday morning while Grandma was in church....
The word beacon has its origin in Old English when its meaning referred to a signal or lighthouse. Beacons were used not only by ships and later by airfields as a warning or guidance system but as a means for carrying news. A fire or light set up in a high or prominent position could also provide a sign of celebration. Since the 1600s, the word beacon has figuratively referred to a person or thing that illuminates or inspires. Drawing from these historical meanings, once a month, the Journal...
Wayne and Mary Ellen Deloach took a drive through the Bowdoin wildlife refuge and enjoyed it very much. They visited with Mary Ellen’s cousin, Kay Brekke and on Saturday, Kay and her granddaughter stopped by the Anderson homestead for a visit. Susan Billmayer visited with Jane Krass on Tuesday afternoon. The Klindworths held an early 6th birthday party for Hannah on Saturday. Present were Matt and Annie and kids, Morgan and Jessica and kids, Kelsey and Shawn, Ashley and Cody and his girls, Annie’s mom and dad, Margaret and Larry, her sis...
As residents of the Sweet Memorial Nursing Home (SMNH) reflect back on the past month, they count several events as memorable: the Independence Day Parade, straw painting, celebrating Gorgeous Grandma Day, and remembering lost residents through National Lipstick Day. After hearing about the idea from other facilities, SMNH Administrator Rebecca Shackelford brought the notion of holding an Independence Day Parade to her staff. From there, employees at the Home organized a red, white, and blue...
The weather sure has been up and down, if it’s not HOT it’s sprinkling or raining or just making a lot of noise. But for the most part it’s been pretty nice out. I hope everyone is doing well, and we miss seeing you at the center. We are looking for a Cook or and Asst. Cook for the Senior Center, if you are interested please stop by and pick up an application. Our condolences to Terry Pyette’s family. We have had some great vegetable donations the last couple of weeks, Lettuce, cucumbers, and zucchini. Thank you so much. Our meals are $5 for...
Susan Billmayer was over to visit with Jane and Harlan Krass on Saturday morning. Jordan and Elissa Zellmer and family attended Elissa’s brothers’ memorial services in Lincoln. They also took a trip to Garnet Ghost Town on Thursday and enjoyed time with family. Terry and Brenda Mohar went camping at Nelson Reservoir this weekend with Dusty and Misty Mohar and boys, Rhonda Mohar, and Jack Thompson. Wally and Loretta Beck enjoyed lunch with Crystal, Cassidy, Holly, Cooper, and Lucy Grabofsky on Friday in Havre. Susan Billmayer judged veg... Full story
We have 2 new board members after the election on Friday July 17th. Steve Edwards and Peggy Perry will be joining Tom Tilleman, Ken Schubert, Lorraine Mulonet, Terry Grabofsky, and Kathy O’Brien. I was out of town visiting friends a couple of weekends ago and this young man asked me about the meals at the Senior Center. He wanted to know if anyone could come in and eat or order a meal, or did you have to be 65 or older. Anyone who wants a meal, it does not matter how old you are, can call for a meal. When we are open to the public again for s...
Mary Ellen and Wayne Deloach have returned to their home on the Big Flat. It is so nice when our neighbors return home. .They returned to the Homestead on Tuesday and will be staying awhile to visit family and friends. Wayne’s sister from Deluth,MN, came for a visit with them on Wednesday for a few weeks. They are staying home for the quarantine period and then will welcome visitors at their home. Welcome Home!! Susan Billmayer visited Jane and Harlan Krass at their home on Thursday and had coffee with them. So good to have a good visit . On S...
So far, July at Sweet Memorial Nursing Home (SMNH) has found the staff and residents receiving therapy frogs, previewing their new activity room, celebrating birthdays, and extending their visitation policy. Nancy Boyce generously donated a cart of homemade therapy frogs to the residents at the SMNH. From the selection, each resident chose a frog of his or her own. An activities employee at the Home, Stephanie Talksdifferent explained how the frogs work: "With a little microwaving these frogs...
Sympathy is extended to the family of George Cichosz. He passed away this past week. He and his family lived many years out in Hogeland and will be remembered by many. On Tuesday, Sharon Goodrich came over to see Jane and Harlan and they had tea together. She brought a delicious loaf of banana bread to share with them. So nice to have friends visit. Crystal and Lucy Grabofsky and Loretta Beck went to Chinook on Monday for appointments. Cassidy and Holly stayed and helped Grandpa Wally and also tied up some tomato plants in the greenhouse....
Thank You to these fine folks… Thank you to Jerry Schmitt for mowing the lawn. Thank you for Kay Schmitt for working so hard on the budget. She has put in countless hours of her own time. Thank you to the family of Bonnie Russell for the donation of the office chair, floor sweeper, pictures for decorating. Thank you to Irene Stout and Rose Noel for peeling and slicing the apples. Thank you to Diane Herold for washing with disinfectant the doors and handles. Thank you to the Fort Belknap commodities program for all the wonderful fruits and v...
We are into another week of July already. We have a week of varied weather, Strong wind with a downpour., cool days, and a few days of nice warm weather. There might be a shower thrown in to keep the ground damp and maybe muddy. Wally and Loretta Beck went over to Mike Grabofskys on Tuesday to help Cooper celebrate his 7th birthday. Others there helping him celebrate were Matt, Sadie, Abby, Lucas, and Zane Grabofsky and Rhett Ammen. Happy Birthday Cooper! Susan Billmayer was up to visit Harlan and Jane Krass on Wednesday and they had coffee...
Cook Wanted: Jean is retiring at the end of July if you are interested or would like to know more about the job, give me a call at 357-2648 and we can discuss it. We are still unable to open to the public; the word I have gotten is it won’t be until Phase 3 has been implemented. Just a reminder for you to renew your membership, cost is $10 a year. We have 2 seats on the Center Board that will need to be filled at the Annual Meeting on July 17 at 11:30 a.m.. You must be a paid up member to vote. To be eligible to vote dues must be in by July 1...
Hope everyone had a Happy Safe 4th of July. The weather was nice til evening. A few people got rained on but that is ok in this country. Emily and Susan Billmayer were to a Dr. appointment on Thursday in Havre, On the way back they visited with Marna Strzelczyk. Carol and Duane Klindworth hosted family over the 4th of July weekend. Matt and Annie and kids, Morgan and Jessica and their family, Ashley Klindworth, Kelsey and Shawn Mariani, and Larry Spadoni (Annies father). They had a great weekend, On Saturday they branded Matts cattle too Terry...
Cook Wanted: Jean is retiring at the end of July if you are interested or would like to know more about the job give me a call at 357-2648 and can discuss it. We are still unable to open to the public; the word I have gotten is it won’t be until Phase 3 has been implemented. Just a reminder for you to renew your membership, cost is $10 a year. We have 2 seats on the Center Board that will need to be filled at the Annual Meeting on July 17. You must be a paid up member to vote. To be eligible to vote dues must be in by July 17th at 11 a.m. L...
Teresa Cornell attended the funeral service for Adrienne Hutton on Saturday. Cassidy and Holly Grabofsky took turns staying and helping Grandma and Grandpa Monday through Thursday. Lucy and Cooper visited on Thursday too while Crystal took Grandpa Wally for a dr. appointment. Tate and Ty Beck stopped to visited too and on Saturday, Tate, Ty, and Harley were at Grandma and Grandpa’s to pick many more strawberries. Diana Maloney and Anita Reed took their dad, Harlan Krass, to an appointment in Havre on Saturday. Cassie, Richard, August, E...
Just a reminder for you to renew your membership, cost is $10 a year. We have 2 seats on the Center Board that will need to be filled at the Annual Meeting on July 17. You must be a paid up member to vote. To be eligible to vote dues must be in by July 17th at 11 a.m. Lunch for the Annual meeting will be contingent on whether or not the Center is open to the public. If we are open we will have a meal indoors, if we are not open for a sit down meal, we will have a lunch available for those who want one. Senior of the year will be rescheduled for...
