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Last week, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) completed their treatment of around 40,000 acres of rangeland southeast of Big Sandy. Their objective was to control grasshopper populations which are projected to reach critical levels in the coming weeks. The weather over the past few years has presented the perfect storm of conditions to produce massive rangeland grasshopper populations. This is particularly the case for the Big Sandy area, which has a high density grasshopper population. “Some of the grasshoppers are b...
As Summer is drawing to a close, School is rounding the corner. With thoughts of school shopping, which classes to take, and sports about to start, last year's elementary students and teachers take a quick glimpse at the last day of school for the 2020-2021 school year. They had a short award ceremony and some fun activities. Here are the children at school on the last day that celebrated closing the 2020-2021 year. They are now gearing up to begin a new year in less than a m...
The Turner Car Show and Fly In was a huge success this weekend. The quiet town of Turner was abuzz all day with various sites and sounds of cars, trucks, bikes, and airplanes. There was a great turn out with 78 entries. There was a bar, lunch, and several other vendors available as well as Big Flat Grocery Store. The Lions Club served breakfast to anyone who wanted to take advantage of that. There were several airplanes that flew in for the event as well as the entries. Big Flat Grocery held a...
The Turner School was elated to receive a $5,000.00 check from Northwest Farm Credit Services this past May. The money was presented to Superintendent, Mr. Tony Warren, who applied for the money. All the students and staff gathered to watch while Courtney Helmers of Havre presented the check. The money is being applied to the newly VoAg program in Turner for needed equipment. Thanks to Northwest for this donation!...
There was recently an Art Show held at the Turner School this past week. Among the exhibits were artwork from students Kindergarten through grade 12. Mrs. Fox had the exhibits displayed in the school cafeteria while many classrooms held displays from various projects throughout this last quarter of school. A reception was held for those attending the show and could enjoy being out and viewing the work of all the students. Mrs. Jorgenson, grades 7-8 Music teacher, had her class play their...
Rhonda Hinrichs has served as the practice administrator for primary care and urgent care at St. Peter's Health for the past decade. Hinrichs started her career in nursing nearly 30 years ago in 1987 in Seattle, Washington on a gynecology and oncology floor. She spent approximately two years there before moving back to Montana and working in intensive care in Billings. She would then work as a cardiology coordinator in Billings before moving to Helena in 2001. That year, Hinrichs started...
The Annual Turner School Athletic and Academic Awards Night was held recently at the Turner School Gym. All students, teachers, and parents were invited to attend. After cupcakes and a beverage, the awards were announced. Shane Kimmel, Student Council President, gave the Welcome. The Academic All State awards were announced by Superintendent, Mr. Tony Warren. Those receiving for the 2019-2020 year were Sarah Billmayer, and Jack Harmon. And those receiving for the 2019-2020/2020-2021 school year...
The Turner School held its Commencement Exercises this past Saturday at the High School gymnasium. It was such a wonderful celebration, especially after not being allowed to hold an official exercise last year due to the pandemic. Both eighth grade and Senior High graduated. Shyan Krass gave the welcome followed by the introduction of the guest speaker, Mrs. Darci Ammen, given by Austin Welsh. Mrs. Ammen gave a superb Commencement Address. They Seniors did a rose ceremony, which entailed...
The entire Turner School pulled together and held its annual Earth Day Clean Up. This event was sponsored by the School's National Honor Society. The NHS assigned certain areas for each grade level to clean up and the entire student body, faculty, and staff took to cleaning. Several small pickup loads were taken from around town and the dumpster areas. Many wonderful compliments were given from people around town for such a fine job! Getting pictures was difficult as people were scattered, but...
Two graduating Seniors of Turner School were honored at their home church this past Sunday during regular church services. Brooke Reed and Austin Welsh, Class of 2021, received homemade quilts from the Turner WELCA. They were honored as Kirsti Cederberg gave recognition to the gals who made the quilts and spoke a few words about a bright future that awaits them. Brooke Reed, daughter of Anita and Steve Reed, Lutheran Pastor, Will Rima, and Austin Welsh. Austin is the son of Julie and Kurt...
April Fox was recently notified by Artsonia that she was one of 15 Art Education Leadership award winners. Artsonia is the world's largest collection of student art, published by teachers from around the world. Parents and family can view the art online, leave comments and order keepsakes featuring the artwork. Mrs. Fox, K-12 teacher at Turner Public School was one of the 15 recognized Artsonia teachers that motivate others through their online school art gallery. The teachers must be nominated by their peers and demonstrate leadership and...
ROUND EM UP FOR KINDERGARTEN 2022 SCHOOL YEAR These little cuties came to the Turner School this past Wednesday for the annual Kindergarten Round Up event. They were able to experience life as a Kindergartener with teacher, Mrs. Shelly Harmon. They drew, sang, played, and did some cute art projects throughout the afternoon event. They even got to go to recess!! The littles that attended the afternoon were L-R: Huston Van Voast, Owen Egbert, Eli Jones, Teacher, Mrs. Harmon, and Kane Jones. Each...
After much needed moisture, the Big Flat received a bit in the form of wet snow this past week. As of this Sunday, another spring storm came through dropping a bit more. One would say April showers make good grain, but most farmers and ranchers in the area are saying, "We'll take whatever we can get, in whatever form we can get!" At school, the younger kiddos were happy to have one last fling with the snow, and make some snowmen and run and play in it. They will be happy to get back to school...
WALKING DOWN MEDIEVAL TIMES... The fifth and sixth grade students of Mrs. Elissa Zellmer recently studied Medieval History and as a fun hands on project, the students were asked to construct a castle from that era. The entire school was fascinated by the quality and the thought process that went into each project. The castles were on display in the school cafeteria a short time ago. Mrs. Zellmer concluded, "The students worked very hard to add details to their projects. Each one was unique and...
HARLEM – On Thursday, February 11, 2021, a film produced by Milk River Productions, a student led filmmaking organization founded in 2019 through Harlem High School, will be recognized at the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) as a nominee for the National Student Production Award. This is the highest honor in the United States for high school filmmakers. The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, founded in 1955, is the organization that recognizes production e...
The Turner Tornado center court honored six seniors recently. These Seniors will be the 2020-2021 graduating class at Turner HIgh School. Although there wasn't quite the crowd that would usually come to honor the Seniors, due to Covid restrictions, those who were present and those watching on the NFHS website, enjoyed honoring them just the same. Congratulations to these six students and best wishes as they complete the remainder of their senior year and onto the next chapter of their life. You...
Grades four through eight recently participated in a school spelling bee with the chance to move on to the county bee to be held later this month. After a practice round, and being socially distanced, the group continually became smaller until the final five were announced. Usually the five would go on to compete, but due to Covid compliances of socially distancing, only the top place will move forward this year. The top speller at Turner School was Holly Grabofsky, daughter of Crystal and Mike...
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...
The family of Tristan Billmayer is pleased to announce two winners of the 2020 Mental Health Field Scholarship in the amount of $500 each. Kiera Miller, a 2016 graduate of North Star High School is the daughter of David and Julie Miller. Kiera is a Senior at Montana State University majoring in community health with a minor in psychology. Keira plans on pursuing a masters in counseling. She will graduate from MSU this fall and plans on applying to graduate programs. Jevyn Schuhmacher, a 2020...
Homecoming festivities took place recently in Turner on Main Street. Although it looked different this year, the weather and the fun was never better! The students were good about wearing their masks while doing the activities and the adults enjoyed seeing the kids again. A parade of floats were held after the crowning of coronation with each class being represented. Homecoming candidates were announced as Shyan Krass and Shane Kimmel as the 2020-2021 King and Queen, Brandy Calvert and Austin...
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,...
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...
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...
This year marked the sixth year since this walk was started. The walk was named after a local family lost their beloved son/brother/grandchild to suicide. The event was started to help raise awareness and educate people on the devastating subject. Although 2020 was rocked by a pandemic, the family of Tristan Billmayer felt that more than ever, they needed to raise awareness. So, they put together the event in a bit of a different format. They had Gerald Stiffarm of the Harlem/Belknap area speak...
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...
