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This has been a strange week with most everything closed up and no school being in session. Assignments were sent home with books and the kids are to do their work and either send it back or bring it if the Coronavirus ban is still on Most everyone...

Here it is Week 2 of our self-quarantine; I hope everyone is well and taking care of themselves and their family. Even though we are closed off from each other, treat each other with kindness, think of each other and check on your neighbors. While...

A special board meeting was held at 5:00 p.m. at the Harlem Senior Center! A discussion was held on the closure of the Little Rockies Retirement Center and the Harlem Senior Center, and Congregate and Home Delivered Meals. It was unanimously voted...

The Annual Seed Show was held this past week in Harlem. A good crowd attended despite the snow and cold weather. On Saturday, Diana Maloney and Hilary Richman ,Hannah and Natalie were out to see Mom and Dad Krass for a little while to help them and...

Lenny Erickson and Max and Kirsti Cederberg took in the Montana Seed Show in Harlem over the weekend. Hudson and Mary Kate Simons served lunch on Friday at the Montana Seed Show and the banquet dinner on Saturday as a fundraiser for the Harlem Swim...

Winter decided to return with a vengeance and made a liar out of the weather app. on my phone, which said light snow only. I was really hoping that we would only get a light snow and not be too cold. I have decided that a weatherman, I am not. With...

March 22nd - Spring Dinner & Bazaar 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Big Flat Catholic Church Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings. Thursday, April 2nd - Albertsons 10% Off Day for Seniors age 55+ April 3rd, 4th, 5th - Poets and Pickers - night performances o...

Merrilyn Billmayer, Sharon Goodrich, and Loretta Beck attended Bible Study at the Lutheran Church in Turner Monday evening. Susan Billmayer visited Harlan and Jane Krass on Friday morning. Loretta Beck attended the Auxiliary meeting in Turner...

The Lutheran Lenten Soup Supper will be in Turner this Thursday at 6:00 with services to follow at 7:00. Everyone is welcome to attend. Jon and Shelly Harmon traveled to Lewiston, Idaho to see Eddie Harmon and the Northern Lights in the Frontier Conf...

Thank you to all who sent cards called or messaged me last week after my heart attack on Monday. Your support is much appreciated and thank you to those who took over my duties while I was in the hospital. St. Patrick’s Day is coming up, a day of g...

Nate, Billie Jo, Hudson and Mary Simons attended the Divisional tournament this past weekend to cheer on the Turner Tornadoes. Great season, ladies! Max Cederberg was in Great Falls this week for meetings and while there he took in some of the...

Happy March everyone. Its getting closer to Spring! Brenda and Terry Mohar attended the Divisional tournament in Great Falls this past week. Sylv Mohar visited Sandy Beck on Sunday afternoon. Congratulations to the Girls Varsity Basketball team from...

We will be selling raffle tickets for a Baker’s Rack make by Dale Klungland, two baskets of goodies purchased by the Center and made up by Libby Kuntz, and an afghan made by Elsie Bertelsen. Thank you to all these people who have donated to help...

This past weekend the District Tournament was held in Havre. The Turner Tornadoes Girls took 2nd place against the Fort Benton Longhorns. Congratulations Girls!! Both the Boys and Girls played some good basketball. Good Luck Girls as you play at...

The Turner boys and girls basketball teams participated this weekend in the District 9C tournament. Congratulations to the girls team for their second place finish. They advance to the Divisional tournament this week in Great Falls. They play their...

We had some really nice weather for the weekend, just to wake up Monday morning to more snow. I really wish the weather would just pick something and stick with it. This up and down temperature is for the birds. Well no matter what it is doing outsid...

Harlem Seed Show... March 12, 13, 14... Harlem High School. Come check out the Senior Center Booth. Daylight Savings Time... Change your clocks AHEAD one hour on Saturday night, March 8th. BASKETBALL TOURNMENT TIME! I WANT TO WISH EACH OF THE TEAMS...

Susan Billmayer was to Havre fpr a dental appointment. While there she purchased a couple of Dairy Queen sundaes for Harlan and Jane Krass for a Valentines treat. They were so good and really hit the spot. Thank you Susan. Sandy Beck visited Edward...

Major News this week is the upcoming District 9C Tournaments. Because of this, there will be NO school on Thursday so that everyone has the opportunity to go to support our basketball program in Havre at the Blue Pony gymnasium. Gerald and Shirley...

One thing I keep hearing is that the Senior Center is for old people….No, it’s not!! It’s a place to come together and socialize with one another, no matter how old or young you are. Some come to socialize over coffee; some come to play games (...

IRENE STOUT was born on February 21, 1927 at the family home, which was 10 miles south of Climax, Sask. Canada. Irene has four son’s Paul, Dan, Wade and John. Irene was a teacher and farm wife. Irene has lived at the Center since February 10th, 201...

Happy Valentines Day to Everyone in the Area. Susan and Gene Billmayer attended the Special Olympics Bowling tournament held in Havre on Friday. Emily placed 4th in individuals. Tom Fairbanks was a visitor at Wally and Loretta Becks on Monday. Issac,...

Bill and Mary Hake enjoyed basketball in Turner this past Friday. Dan and Amy Huttton were to Long Beach where they visited with David Heilig. Then they continued on over to the Phoenix, Arizona area. Gerald and Shirley Keller attended the...

Happy Valentine’s Day! It’s cold outside and it snowed again so come on down to our warm senior center and join in the activities for the week. Don’t forget… Whist will be played on Wednesday, Feb. 12 after lunch. We will be playing Bingo on...

Another week has come and gone so quickly. Here we are already in February of 2020. The warmer weather has been a great treat. A lot of the ice and snow disappeared. Very thankful all the volunteers who have cooked on Saturday and Sunday. It’s...