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  • Turner Talk

    Diana Maloney|Jan 10, 2018

    Tom and Lucy Fairbank attended basketball games this weekend in both Hays and Chinook. Don and Bonnie Harmon were to Hays on Friday to watch Tornado basketball. Gerald and Shirley Keller were to Havre High to watch their grand kids play basketball on Saturday. On Thursday, Gerald and Shirley Keller were to the Harlem vs. Chinook basketball game. There will be a Geography Bee at the Turner School on Tuesday. You are welcome to come watch the students from grades 5-8 participate. There will be basketball on Thursday, Jan. 11th at Box Elder at...

  • Local resident dies of Hypothermia

    Undersheriff Frank Jay Billmayer II|Jan 10, 2018

    Antonio Castillo Jr (48) of Harlem/ Fort Belknap died as a result of hypothermia and exposure to extremely frigid temperatures on 12/29/2017. Mr. Castillo was residing in an aged bumper pull type camper trailer with an insufficient heat source for the sub-zero ambient temperatures. The manner of death has been determined to be accidental. Safety Note: The Blaine County Sheriff/ Coroner’s Office would like to remind everybody to be vigilant and check on family or friends that may be living in non-traditional or temperature sensitive living a...

  • Turner Talk

    Diana Maloney|Jan 3, 2018

    Reminder! School will be in session Friday, January 6th. It will be a regular school day. Remember that the half day MAKEUP school day will be January 19th. Children will be fed lunch and dismissed at 12:30. Parent/Teacher conferences will follow. There is also a basketball game that evening at the Turner School. Lisa Stroh, representative of Books are Fun, will set up a book fair in the school cafeteria January 19th from 12:00-6:00p.m. Come browse through her books and perhaps consider adding a few to your personal library! The Turner School...

  • Turner Talk

    Diana Maloney|Dec 20, 2017

    Anita and Bridget Reed attended the Tornado basketball games in Gildford on Friday. Glenna Ammen was to the ballgames on Saturday in Turner. Kirsti and Max Cederberg were to the School Christmas program on Thursday evening and the ballgames on Saturday. Don and Bonnie Harmon were to Billings for doctor appointments for a couple days this week. The school Christmas program was well attended. Thanks to everyone who came. It was a fun evening. Remember that Raymond Keller is hosting basketball for grades K-3 at half time of the varsity games....

  • Turner Talk

    Diana Maloney|Dec 6, 2017

    Glenna Ammen attended the Ladies Tea on Sunday at the Lutheran Church. Tom and Lucy Fairbank were to Glasgow over the weekend to attend the Tornado team’s tournament. Don and Bonnie Harmon were to Glasgow to take in basketball action over the weekend. Cindy Cowan, Carol Klindworth, and Tammy Jones were to Virgelle to take in the Country Christmas held there. Sonny and Nellie Obrecht took in MSU-Northern basketball games this weekend in Havre. Season Passes are available at the Turner School for those wishing to purchase tickets for games p...

  • Turner Talk

    Diana Maloney|Nov 29, 2017

    Anita and Steve Reed hosted Thanksgiving dinner at their home this past Thursday. Present were Jim Reed, Jane and Harlan Krass, Linda and Darel Hauge, Diana and Randy Maloney, Garrett, Gavin and Shania, Hilary and Tim Richman and Hannah and Natalie. Bob, Lynette, and Lyvee Fox from Buffalo, WY, Dan and Amy Hutton, Andrew and Melissa Heppe, Roy and Cody from Columbia Falls, Brian and April Fox and Avery and Piper all joined Ron and Susan Fox for Thanksgiving dinner. Gary and Esther stopped by for a visit with everyone later in the afternoon....

  • Harlem Food Bank busy with Fundrasing efforts

    Jack Siemans|Nov 22, 2017

    There have been a lot of things happening at the Food Bank in Harlem. In September a Drive was begun to raise money for the year and to raise money to match the $1000.00 from Town Pump. The match was made, thanks to the generosity of many people. An application was made through the Blaine County Community Foundation Endowment of the Montana Community Foundation for a grant for a new deep freeze. The food Bank received this grant for $750.00 for a new freezer. The freezer has been purchased and is now in use. On the 12th of November, 2017 a...

  • Turner Talk

    Diana Maloney|Nov 15, 2017

    The American Legion Auxiliary of the Big Flat is in the process of setting up a wall of local (Turner and Hogeland) Veterans that are not members of the American Legion. They are looking for photos, preferably in uniform, of the local veterans. If you or a family member would like to be included on the wall, please send a 5x7” photo and information including years of service and branch to Kirsti Cederberg, P.O. Box 142, Turner, MT 59542. They are looking for National Guard and Reserve as well. The photos will not be returned so be aware of t...

  • National Honor Society holds induction ceremony at Turner High School

    Diana Maloney|Nov 8, 2017

    Two new members were recently inducted into the Turner Chapter of the National Honor Society. These two students are inducted by the chapter president, the principal, and four or more members who represent scholarship, leadership, service, and character. A candle is lit after each trait, totaling four when complete. The two new students inducted were Sarah Billmayer and Jack Harmon. Sarah is the daughter of Shawna and Adam Billmayer while Jack is the son of Shelly and Jon Harmon. Both are...

  • Turner Talk

    Diana Maloney|Nov 8, 2017

    Gerald and Shirley Keller were to the Junior High Tornado ballgames this weekend in Turner. Then on Sunday they took in the dinner at the Hogeland Lutheran Church. Sonny and Nellie Obrecht were to the Hogeland Lutheran Church dinner on Sunday with Les and Janet Simons, and Pauletta and Charles Yates. Randy and Diana Maloney took in the Junior High Carnival on Halloween in Turner. There will be a BLOOD DRIVE at the Turner Lutheran Church from 12:00-5:00 on Wednesday, November 8th. There will be a Veterans Day Program on Thursday at the Turner Sc...

  • New Birds on the Block: Mark & Betty Billmayer

    Betty Billmayer|Nov 1, 2017

    Plans are under way in Chinook for the annual Thanksgiving dinner to be held on Thanksgiving Day from noon to 2om at the Senior Center. It'll be an old-fashioned Thanksgiving turkey dinner with all the trimmings, just like Gramma used to make. (If you're counting calories or carbs you better bring a calculator!) Everyone is welcome. The Turkey Day committee in charge of the meal includes Big Bird-Larry Wisch, Bird Watcher- Jay Eslick, Lady Bird-Kathy O'Brien, and New Birds on the Block-Mark and...

  • Turner Talk

    Diana Maloney|Nov 1, 2017

    Max and Kirsti Cederberg, Renella Hansen, and Craig, Jonathan, and Mathew Erickson spent Saturday helping with some projects at Lenny Erickson’s. Shirley Keller was to a Vicariate meeting in Harlem Saturday morning and then her and Gerald were to the Junior High Jamborees in the afternoon. Sonny and Nellie Obrecht attended the fish feed at Tim and Cindy Cowan’s on Friday. Dan and Amy were to Great Falls on Friday celebrating their 44nd Wedding Anniversary. Best Wishes for many more together!! Bill and Mary Hake were to Turner for the Junior Hig...

  • White Pine 4H Club meeting minutes for September - October

    Amanda Mord|Nov 1, 2017

    President Colton Liddle called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. on September 21, 2017. Jacob Metcalf led the American pledge and Rebecca Stroh led the 4-H pledge. Minutes of the August 17th meeting were read and approved. Mya Berreth made a motion for the club to pay for the fair fees for the 2017 Blaine County Fair rather than having individuals and families reimburse for fees already paid. Jenna Liddle seconded it. Motion carried. The remainder of the meeting focused on splitting up the organizational leaders responsibilities as Rita...

  • Turner Talk

    Diana Maloney|Oct 25, 2017

    The American Legion Auxiliary of the Big Flat is in the process of setting up a wall of local (Hogeland and Turner) Veterans that ARE NOT members of the American Legion. They are looking for photos (preferably in uniform) of our local veterans. If you or a family member would like to be included on the wall, please send a 5x7” photo (photos will not be returned) and information including years of service and branch served in to: P.O. Box 142, Turner, MT 59542. They are looking for National Guard and Reserve as well. They are hopeful of g...

  • Turner Talk

    Diana Maloney|Oct 18, 2017

    Mark your calendars for the annual TURKEY TRAP SHOOT! It will be held at the Turner Trap area on Sunday, October 29th beginning at noon. This is sponsored by The American Legion Post #109. Everyone is invited to come and have a chance of winning a Thanksgiving Turkey! It promises to be FUN!! Miles and Linda Hutton were in Dickinson this weekend to see Reece and take in the homecoming festivities there. Anita, Lucas, and Bridget Reed were to Harlem on Saturday to watch the Wildcat Volleyball team play. The Steve Hickel family was to Chester on...

  • Turner Talk

    Diana Maloney|Oct 11, 2017

    The Annual Hogeland Volunteer Fire Department Spaghetti Supper will be held this next Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Big Flat Catholic Church. Everyone is encouraged to attend and help out our Volunteer department. This is sponsored by the H.H.H. Club. Bill Hake recently was on a hunting trip to the Missouri breaks. He was the camp cook for the group that he traveled with. Tom and Lucy Fairbanks were to the Lions breakfast on Sunday. They also had a visit from granddaughter, Rennay, on her return trip to Missoula. Mark your...

  • Turner Talk

    Diana Maloney|Oct 4, 2017

    The Blaine County Health Department will be at the Turner School Gym on Tuesday, October 10th from 9:00-1:00 for flu shots. Mark your calendars! Lifetouch Photography will be at the Turner School on Monday, October 30th for school pictures. Class pictures are $10.00 and sports buttons are $5.00. Order forms with more information will be sent home in the near future. School will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday October 18th and there will be no school on Thursday Oct. 19th. National School Lunch week will be October 9-12th. Call the...

  • Treasure Island comes to Turner Public Schools

    Diana Maloney|Sep 27, 2017

    Whether local students were behind the scenes as assistant directors or on stage dressed in costume, the children were stars this past week in Turner! Auditions for the production, "Treasure Island" conceived and written by Jim Caron, and music and lyrics by Jim Caron and Michael McGill, took place on Monday followed by practice after school and all week long in the school gymnasium. At any rate, the students pulled off a fabulous production under the direction of Emily Dwornik, Tour...

  • Turner Talk

    Diana Maloney|Sep 27, 2017

    Sonny and Nellie Obrecht enjoyed attending the MSU- Northern’s home coming festivities this past Saturday. Dan and Amy Hutton were to Rocky Boy to watch their granddaughter, Audrey, play Volleyball. Virginia McCracken has moved to Havre in the new Timbercreek Village. She would love to hear from you either by a visit or correspondence. Her address is: 155 34th Ave. West #22, Havre, MT 59501. Her phone is 879-9363. There will be a 90th Birthday party for Adrienne Hutton on Saturday, September 30th at 5:00 p.m. at the Crystal Inn Motel in G...

  • Americanism Essay winners and Poppy poster winners receive their awards

    Diana Maloney|Sep 20, 2017

    Brenda Mohar, Legion Auxiliary member, came to the Turner School this past Thursday afternoon to present the Americanism Essay winners and Poppy poster winners. After the local winners were announced last spring, the essays and posters were sent on to the state level for competition. It is with great pleasure that these students' work were top notch winners! In the poppy poster contest, top winners in the various divisions are seen with Mrs. Brenda Mohar, Bailey Billmayer, Hannah Richman, Sarah...

  • Turner Talk

    Diana Maloney|Sep 20, 2017

    Susan Fox attended a quilt workshop in Turner on Sunday taught by Shawna Crawford. Many people attended the 60th Wedding Anniversary of Harlan and Jane Krass on Sunday. The family extends a heart felt thanks to everyone who attended. They appreciate you all taking time to wish them well! Volleyball games this week include Box Elder coming to Harlem on Tuesday at 6:00 p.m., Friday vs. North Country at Whitewater at 5:00 p.m. and again on Saturday at Wolf Point at 1:00 p.m. Football this week will be with Homecoming on Friday vs. Shelby at 7:00...

  • Big Flat Saint Thomas Aquanis Church celebrates 100 years

    Diana Maloney|Sep 20, 2017

    For someone just passing through the Big Flat on business or simply site seeing, this may seem like a church from a storybook or perhaps even something from the past because of it's lone prairie setting, but to the congregation and church family of the Big Flat, this is their home church. It's the place they do their weekly worships, an occasional wedding or perhaps even a funeral mass. It's serene setting of their little white church is surrounded by hay and wheat fields and wildlife crossing...

  • TurnerTalk

    Diana Maloney|Sep 13, 2017

    Max and Kirsti Cederberg were to Spokane on Friday to attend a memorial dedication at the Fairchild Air Force Base. On their way home on Saturday, they stopped in Missoula and had lunch with Rennay Watkins. Further down the road they stopped in Great Falls and visited Nellie Cederberg and the Edith and Bill Bilger in Chinook. There will be Youth Group at the Turner Christian Church at 6:00 p.m. It will be an ice cream night. There will be Wildcat football on Friday at Cut Bank, 7:00 p.m. This Thursday there will be Wildcat Volleyball in Malta...

  • Tuner Talk

    Diana Maloney|Sep 6, 2017

    Max and Kirsti Cederberg enjoyed a visit from Tom Gill on Tuesday. He is from Evergreen, Colorado. Don and Bonnie Harmon went to Bozeman for the weekend to spend some time with Paula Harmon and Emily Cole. They stayed at Adam Cole’s home in Bozeman. Gerald and Shirley Keller were to Barb and Ted Crowley’s in the Bears Paw Mountains a couple times over the weekend to take food and help out during the time of fire. Shania Maloney was home for a couple days over the Labor Day weekend. Sam, Bryan, and Kase Bignell, Kass and Daryn Cederberg, Jam...

  • White Pine 4H holds monthly meeting

    Amanda Mord|Aug 30, 2017

    Acting President, Britton Elliot, called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. on August 17, 2017 at the Meadowlark School Cafeteria. Jenni Mord led the American Pledge and Ethan Klingaman led the 4-H Pledge. Roll Call was taken by Secretary Amanda Mord. Minutes of the June 15th meeting were read and approved. No Treasurer's Report was available. 4-H Record books were turned in and White Pine 4-H Stall signs were turned in. A motion was made by Charley Buck to adjourn our meeting and seconded by Lori Mord. Motion carried. Emma Klingaman presented...

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