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Jill Maria Murdy wrote a beautiful tribute to my Auntie Janet Olson. I grew up in the same home with her, and she was like a second Mother to me. I thought this tribute was perfect and I want to share it. Dawn Overcast Janet Olson I found out today that I lost a very dear friend, my first grade teacher, Janet Olson. As a teacher, "Miss Olson" was gentle, with a sweet sing songy voice, and she had the ability to look at you and listen, and make you feel like you were the most important person in the world when she talked with you. I remember...
Many folks may have experienced boredom at some point, and in this time of pandemic, many may experience prolonged boredom leading to feelings of isolation and signs of depression. Seniors are especially vulnerable to these feelings. Life changes such as retirement, changes in health and independence, and personal loss can all be contributing factors. The pandemic we are experiencing may further compound these feelings due to social distancing and avoidance of usual social activities. It is important that we take good care of ourselves and reac...
US Army SPC Albert Tedrick graciously takes a stroll with Helen Stephen's this past Thursday. Helen was very appreciative, "It was a lot of fun! I had a good chauffeur." Tedrick was more than thankful for the opportunity, "It was a slower day and I wanted to get to know the residents. Helen is a sweetheart and I loved hearing her stories, she has some great ones!"...
Duane Klindworth was a visitor at the Wallace Beck home on Friday afternoon. Susan Billmayer attended a church call committee meeting on Wednesday evening in Turner. Harlan Krass passed away in the early morning, Tuesday, Nov. 3. A family graveside service was held on Sunday morning, Nov. 8 at the Wing Cemetery. Susan Billmayer visited with the Krass family on Tuesday. Carol Klindworth spent a few days with Kelsey Mariani helping out with the new baby, Liam. Susan and Gene Billmayer attended the funeral service for Harlan Krass on Sunday...
October was a challenging month for the staff and residents at Sweet Memorial Nursing Home as they learned that despite their best efforts, COVID has a presence in the Home. Those challenges continued into November. On October 28, officials from the Home posted this announcement on their Facebook page: As of today, at Sweet Home, we have three (3) confirmed positive staff members and three (3) confirmed positive residents. We are also extremely sad to report one COVID-19 related death. Our...
Well the snow sure fell this last weekend. There are drifts anywhere from a foot to 8 feet tall. It is also very slick and icy under the snow, so please be careful when walking. There is more snow on the way so stay warm. Our condolences to the family of Maxine Dronen. Our Meals This Week Wed. Nov. 11 Reuben Casserole Thu. Nov. 12 Super Nachos Fri. Nov. 13 Liver & Onions Mon. Nov. 16 French Dip Tues. Nov. 17 - Ham & Whipped Yams Please call by 10 a.m. for all pick up and deliveries. 357-2648. Cinnamon Roll orders need to be in by 3 p.m. on...
Crystal Grabofsky was over to Mom and Dad’s on Monday to make the last batch of salsa. Sharon Goodrich was over to visit Jane Krass on Wednesday. The ladies enjoyed tea together and the delicious cookies that Sharon brought. Loretta and Wally Beck were among the supper guests at the Mike Grabofsky home honoring Cassidy on her 14th birthday . Other guests included Rick Grabofsky, Matt, Sadie, Lucas, Abbie, and Zane Grabofsky ,and Danny, Maggie and Katie Kimmel. Happy Birthday Cassidy!! Susan Billmayer met up with the Call committee for the L...
The Turner Junior High girls and boys basketball teams traveled to Big Sandy on Saturday and won all four games vs. the Pioneers. Great job! Lunch guests at the Wallace Beck home on Wednesday were Shawn Beck, Crystal and Lucy Grabofsky, Scott and Lesli Snider, Levi Hawley, and Nancy Snider. Susan Billmayer visited Jane Krass on Tuesday. Lunch guests at the Wallace Beck home on Thursday were Shawn Beck, Levi Hawley, Scott and Lesli Snider. Linda Hauge, Diana Maloney, and Anita, Brooke, and Bridget Reed visited Jane Krass throughout the week....
Turner School Recipient of Meat Donation There is already a Montana Beef to School Program in place. A newly formed organization is using this model as well as one from Winnett and Choteau. The program recently donated 300 pounds of delicious Montana grown Beef and patties to Turner and Big Sandy Schools. The processing costs for this donation was made possible by Dr. Lane Schmitt, DVM and the Beef was processed at Bear Paw Meats. The goal of the program is to have more quality, locally grown...
Susan and Emily Billmayer were in Havre on Friday for a doctor appointment. Sharon Goodrich visited Jane Krass on Wednesday afternoon. Diana Maloney and Anita Reed joined them later. Diana and Shania Maloney visited Jane Krass on Saturday. Caleb Zellmer was confirmed on Sunday at the Hogeland Lutheran Church. Following the service, a delicious brunch was served. Gene, Susan, and Emily Billmayer traveled to Joplin on Sunday to look at some farm equipment. Wayne and Connie Jones and Lee and Susan Mason traveled to Hogeland for Caleb Zellmer’s c...
Frank Pehrson Sr. along with his son Frank Pehrson Jr. stand in front of a Chinook Volunteer Fire truck in celebration of the elder Pehrson's 100th Birthday. Frank Sr. has been a bit of a celebrity in the community for some time, but on Saturday October 10, he was given the royal treatment. Well wishers were able to celebrate the occasion with a Covid responsible drive thru birthday party at Pehrson's Service station....
Two Lutheran confirmands met the criteria to be confirmed and were honored at their regular church worship services this past Sunday. Caleb Jordan Zellmer was confirmed at the Hogeland Lutheran Church while Carson Daniel Maloney was confirmed in the Turner Lutheran Church. Both churches honored their confirmands at a brunch/lunch following the services. Congratulations to both boys as they affirm their baptism with their congregation and families. Carson Maloney (left) is seen with lay pastor,...
The Billmayer family celebrated Helen Billmayer’s 92nd birthday on Friday, attending the parade in Turner and birthday cake at Shannon and Alan Van Voast’s. Stephanie Silva and girls were out for lunch and visiting Grandma Helen and Grandpa Jim Billmayer on Wednesday. Lee and Susan Mason visited Jordan and Elissa Zellmer and family over the weekend. Katie Billmayer and children visited with Grandma and Grandpa Billmayer on Saturday morning. Sympathy is extended to the family of Ronnie Beck who passed away last Wednesday. Ron was a former res...
Last month, residents at the Sweet Memorial Nursing Home (SMNH) celebrated the Kentucky Derby, remembered the fallen on Patriot Day, and spent ample time in the activity room as the temperatures began to drop with the onset of autumn. In preparation for the Kentucky Derby, which took place on September 5 in Louisville, residents of the SMNH recreated the annual battle for the Derby's most eye-catching hat. Many of the ladies gathered to decorate hats in true derby style- to make a statement or...
It’s cooling off and getting colder at night, days are getting shorter so we must be getting into the cold months of the year. Before you know it Halloween will be here then Thanksgiving and then it will be winter. Thank you to Candace Dunbar for the Cherry tomato donation. Yoga will be on Monday and Friday at 9:30 a.m. Social distancing will apply. Our Meals This Week Wed. Oct. 14 Turkey Noodle Soup and Egg Salad Sandwich Thu. Oct. 15 Ham and Scalloped Potatoes Fri. Oct. 16 Lasagna Mon. Oct. 19 Hamburger Soup and BLT Tues. Oct. 20 - B...
TURNER SCHOOL WELCOMES LOUISE OGEMAHGESHIG FISCHER Louise Ogemahgeshig Fischer visited the Turner School this past Thursday. She saw groups of students throughout the morning sharing her traditional knowledge with students and staff in the school. Fischer describes the American Indian struggle for survival in often harsh conditions, triumph over hardships, and spiritual and creative achievements. She spoke of how the Indian peoples lived, their focus on food, clothing, and medicine, which came...
Connie Anderson visited with Jim and Helen Billmayer on Tuesday. Morgan and Jessica Klindworth and kids and Matt and Annie Klindworth and kids visited at Duane and Carol Klindworth’s home over the weekend. Sharon Goodrich visited Jane Krass on Tuesday afternoon. Rich Gerke from Tomah, WI has been visiting the Zellmer and Beck families since Monday. He was a houseguest at the Darwin Zellmer home in Harlem, and also was at the Wallace Beck home Friday and Saturday. He returned to Harlem Sunday. Jane Krass’ girls visited and helped out during the...
It looked like there was a nice turn out for the Sugarbeet Festival this last weekend. There were a lot of people out and about for all the different activities. The weather for the next week should be really nice too. Some wind but warm enough to go out without a jacket still during the daytime. The trees look so nice with the leaves changing color in them. Soon they will be bare limbed again. Our Meals This Week Wed. Oct. 7 Chimichangas Thu. Oct. 8 Polish Sausage Casserole Fri. Oct. 9 Cauliflower Soup w/ Ham Sandwich Mon. Oct. 12 Indian...
GUEST SPEAKER VISITS TURNER SCHOOL This week the students and staff of Turner School were treated to a guest speaker that they won't soon forget. They welcomed faith-based hip hop artist and motivational speaker, Bobby Bugatii Jones of Wyoming. He told how he battled alcoholism and was given a second chance to turn himself around. He visits youth and adults now to encourage self worth, good character, and making the right choices. Jones is shown here with some High School students at Turner High...
Correction from last week: Clarence Beck and daughter Penni visited at the Wally Beck home Thursday afternoon. Carol and Duane Klindworth attended a wedding and reception on Saturday in Havre. Carol’s sister, Nancy Mahns and Russ Mueller were married. Congratulations Nancy and Russ. Karyn and Eric Billmayer visited Sunday at the Gene Billmayer home. Susan and Karyn made Hot pickled peppers. On Wednesday, Katie Billmayer and children and Karen’s mother visited and had dinner at Helen and Jim Billmayers. On Thursday morning, Helen Billmayer and...
Well it’s officially autumn, yay. I really like the cooler weather that comes with fall, as well as all the wonderful colors that come with the season. If you need your hearing checked or your hearing aids adjusted, Pat will be in Havre at the Specialty Services Clinic on October 5th. Cinnamon Roll orders need to be in by Tuesday at 3 p.m. 357-2648 We have Caramel Rolls, Plain Cinnamon Rolls, and Maple Sticks. $1 each. Meals are $5 for over 60, $6 for under 60. Please call by 10 a.m. for all pick up and deliveries. Our Meals This Week Wed. S...
On Monday, Susan and Emily Billmayer and Helen Billmayer, Denise Watkins, Glenna Ammen, Rose Van Voast, and Carla Van Voast went to the Billmayer cabin at Nelson Reservoir. The ladies had a day out together and took picnic lunch and visited the afternoon. They all enjoyed the outing. 4H was held in Turner today with the members turning their books in for the past years projects. Helen Billmayer, Susan Billmayer, and Sharon Goodrich visited Jane Krass at her home . They had a good time visiting and then having lunch of zucchini cake, chocolate...
Sharon Goodrich was over to visit Jane Krass on Tuesday and the ladies enjoyed tea and banana bread together. Helen and Jim Billmayer returned this week from RedLodge where they attended the wedding of their granddaughter,Julie Petrie. They were accompanied by Mark and Betty Billmayer. On Saturday a birthday party was hosted by Brenda and Terry Mohar for Sarah Allfred, daughter of Mattt and carrie Allfred. Also present were Rhonda Mohar, Jack Thompson, Dusty and Misty Mohar, Colter and Corbin, and Aislan Heath. They were also guests over the we...
Last week, Kass and Daryn Cederberg were to Turner for cattle deliveries and for the Tristan Billmayer Memorial walk. Sis Nace also visited the Welsh family over the weekend. Brandon and Ashleigh Simons and their two children, Quinn and Remmi, spent a couple weeks helping with harvest and visiting family on the Big Flat. They stayed with Ryle and Patty Simons. Julie and Isley Welsh were in Malta for barrel racing on Friday and Isley competed in the little kids rodeo there on Saturday. Diana Maloney, Anita Reed and girls, and Linda Hauge were...
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...
