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Hello From the Chinook Senior Center Last weekend, we gathered some 16 seniors (including our outgoing Chair, Roxanne Townsend, her husband, our outgoing senior of the year, Terry Townsend, our incoming senior of the year, Rose Noel, our incoming Secretary, Betty Finley) and several other wonderful people and away we went to Beaver Creek Park for a picnic and a duck race in the creek. We all had a wonderful time, while thanking those who have left our board of directors and welcoming those who are joining our continued efforts to be the...
The John and Karen Pike residence at 180 Clear Creek Road, Chinook, has a "neat as a pin" scene at all times. They emphasize large, round planters full of annuals with rock accents around the yard, home, sheds, and a fenced-in food garden. The Pike family has had a construction business in the Blaine County area for many decades helping restore or design roads and properties for anyone needing improvements. John and his wife, Karen, are now retired and love keeping their yard area impeccable...
Hello From the Chinook Senior Center We celebrated our previous, outgoing board members by hosting a potluck picnic for them on Saturday, July 25th @ Beaver Creek Park. We know that they will visit often, as this is the best food in town, (all cooked from scratch) and at an absurdly low cost of $8.00 per meal for age 60 & over. $10.00 for age 60 and under. Our suggested donation is truly what it states. We, naturally accept all donations above our suggested meal price. We appreciate that you understand our philosophy, in that we want to serve t...
Hello From the Chinook Senior Center Our Annual Meeting of the Chinook Area Senior Center was held on 7-14-26 @ 11:00. We had a nice number of people in attendance. We have elected 3 new officers, as Roxanne Townsend (Chair), Rich Stuker (Vice Chair), Secretary (Val Frank) have all resigned their positions, effective today. These people were constant, positive figures within our Senior Center community and we truly hate to see them go, however we do so with thankfulness for the time that they have served and the value that they have brought....
Hello From the Chinook Senior Center What a wonderful turnout for the 250th Celebration of our Nation on Saturday, July 4th at the Blaine County Fairgrounds!! How thrilling to see the patriotism of the people who shared a vision of how our country should be celebrated!! Thank you to Daniel Dahl, the Chinook Chamber of Commerce president for sharing my vision and following through, without expectation. Boy, did the people turn out!! WHAT A BUNCH OF HELPFUL PEOPLE!! Woot, Woot for our Chinook community!! Our VFW Post 4620 gave from the hearts,...
Hello From the Chinook Senior Center We have crossed a milestone that not all of us will be here to witness, in years to come. What next?! Our 300th Anniversary of Independence. I am so grateful for all of the people who came to help our Chinook Chamber of Commerce put on a PATRIOTIC EVENT, worthy of our NATION, THE BEST IN THE WORLD and those who provided these freedoms for us. HALLELUJAH!! What a fine community of people helping people! HAPPY 250 AMERICA!! MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS OUR NATION, NOW AND FOREVERMORE!! Doug Mitchell & Teddy...
Hello From the Chinook Senior Center We had a most wonderful speaker in our Center, yesterday. Mary Jane Bradbury came and (in full character) gave her account of the life of Jeannette Rankin. It was a packed house and she was most delightful! A huge thank you to Sam French, Blaine County Museum Director, for bringing this to my attention…and also to Humanities Montana for sponsoring these engagements. We are very enthusiastic about any possibilities of potential upcoming opportunities to partner with Humanities Montana. We have also had g...
Hello From the Chinook Senior Center Remember that if your membership is not current, our annual meeting is coming soon, and you will need to be current to be able to vote. Your voice matters! You will need to inquire with Ginger to make certain that your $10.00 annual membership is up to date. Please try to update this prior to the meeting date, as it gets a little congested trying to renew memberships while holding the meeting in a timely way. We appreciate your input and we appreciate your vote. We work very hard to provide you with the...
This has been a difficult week, losing long-time community member and former Board member, Larry Surber. Please keep Rita and family in your prayers, as this is a challenging time for them. It was nice to see all of the love and support over them. We had the most amazing speaker last night, through the efforts of Sam French, our Blaine County Museum director and Humanities Montana. Yes, Austin Haney was back and delivered the most engaging, informative description of Montana Before Statehood: 1864-1889. We are so very fortunate to have these...
Gosh, I remember “old people” telling me how time flies! Yikes! They were correct. We are very close to our 250th celebration of THIS country. What a milestone. What a testimony to the one God that we serve. June is known for welcoming the official start of summer (unless you are in the southern hemisphere and then it is winter.) June is also known for being the most popular month for weddings. June is national Men’s Health month, summer solstice, FLAG Day and Father’s Day. Juneteenth (June 19th) is a highly significant federal holiday in the...
Hello From the Chinook Senior Center AS WE GET CLOSER TO OUR 250TH YEAR CELEBRATION, mark your calendars for the big celebration, hosted by the Chinook Chamber of Commerce! Saturday, July 4th! 5:00-10:00 P.M., Blaine County Fairgrounds: Games, Games, Games…Horseshoes, Cornhole, Tug of War, Bingo, 3 Legged Races, Sack Races AND Burgers, Dogs and Apple Pie and FIREWORKS!! The Mint Bar (Bryce Weinheimer & crew, will be on hand for your beverage requests). Yes, our Chinook Chamber of Commerce knows how to celebrate! Free Will Donations will be a...
Hello From the Chinook Senior Center We trust that you had a safe, Memorial Day weekend, with the time to honor those whom you have known that gave their lives for the freedoms that we all enjoy today. Thank GOD for these men and women that provided what we have. Monday, June 1st is the Foot Clinic. If you are in need of an appointment, PLEASE call us @ 357-2648, as you will need an appointment for this. We have several things coming up that you should mark on your calendars. Mon., June 8th: 6:00 p.m. Austin Haney will be here at our wonderful...
Hello From the Chinook Senior Center Today, we showed the new movie (more of a documentary) entitled Epic Elvis. Surprisingly to me, there were mostly men in attendance. I caught a few minutes of it and am looking forward to seeing it at some point. I am told that it is very good. We had Gene Allen & friends in today, playing the wonderful old songs that we know and love. I still haven’t figured out why you are not here for this. I wish you would join us. REMEMBER that SOCIALIZATION is the first defense against dementia and aging rapidly. M...
As spring turns toward early summer, many Blaine County and Hi-Line residents are ready to get their gardens in the ground. Gardening in our area of Montana comes with its own set of challenges, such as short growing seasons, cool nights, and variable moisture. Gardening can be a daunting task, but with a little planning, it can also be incredibly rewarding. Timing is one of the most important factors for success. In north central Montana, it’s important to pay attention to frost risk before planting warm-season crops like tomatoes, peppers, an...
Hello From the Chinook Senior Center We have been richly blessed by people who come alongside us to provide activities, knowledge and so much more! A HUGE thank you to Lisa Brachwitz, who traveled all of the way from Bozeman to represent MSU Extension's Mobile Memory Café......all for the benefit of our little community! Hooray! Yes, we all matter. By now, we have hosted our 3rd Annual Mother's Day Brunch and we couldn't be more delighted than to provide an outreach to our community by...
MISSOULA – When Liam Edwards graduates with honors May 9 from the University of Montana, it will be a minor miracle. Not because Edwards was overly challenged by college – quite the contrary for Mr. Summa Cum Laude – but because he packed so much into his time at UM and still managed to finish in only four years. You see, Edwards is sort of the energetic Teddy Roosevelt of UM – if Teddy was good at math, accounting and finance and got himself elected business manager of student governm...
John 14:1-6, 27 Have you ever thought about what you really want out of life? To some that may sound like a strange question, because of course everyone knows what they want from life. The good old American Dream, a house, a nice family, a car, and enough money to live a comfortable life. But is that what you really want out of life? John 14:1-6,27 gives an answer to that question about what do I really want out of life. Jesus says: “And you know the way where I am going.” Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where you are going; how c...
Beginning on May 4, Blaine County Health Department is holding a program called Walk with Ease. With a target goal of walking for better health, improved fitness, and less pain, sessions will run through June 12. The classes will meet from 10:00-11:00 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at the Library Meeting Room. This evidence based program offers a series of guided walks infused with practical advice on how to walk safely and comfortably. Specialists will also share strategies for keeping active. Designed for all ages and all fitness...
Hello From the Chinook Senior Center Remember to fill out your ballots and get them in before the deadline! Our voices count to move our schools forward. Our 3rd Annual Mother's Day Brunch will be held this Saturday, May 9th. This, as always, is by reservation only. We ask that no children under the age of 18 attend, and since this is for ladies, no men, please. I know how hard mothers work, because I am a mother! Our work is never truly done. There is always another load of laundry, a meal to...
American Lutheran 537 Ohio Street Service at 9:30 AM (406) 357-2373 Assembly of God 113 4th W. Street Service at 10:00 AM (406) 357-2425 Missionary Alliance 101 2nd Street Service at 10:30 AM (406) 357-3544 If you would like your church’s services and information included in the directory, please call the Journal at (406) 357-3573, and we’ll be happy to assist you. Please contact your church for updates...
When people think of the Extension Office, they often think of 4-H. Overseeing the 4-H program is a large part of what we do in Extension. When people hear “4-H,” they often think of livestock projects and the county fair, and while those are important parts of the program, 4-H is much more than that. At its core, 4-H is a youth development program focused on helping young people build life skills, confidence, and a sense of belonging. 4-H is the youth development program of Montana State University Extension, reaching youth ages 5–18 through h...
Hello From the Chinook Senior Center WE ARE MAKING MAY DAY BASKETS TODAY, WEDNESDAY APRIL 29TH @ 1:00. We are always disappointed to see good old things go away, so this is how you prevent it. We are aware that many people are not able to get out, so we might swing one by and hang it on your door, however, if you ARE able to get out, come and join in the fun! We all need FUN! A huge thank you to Fred Hofman, Kevin Elias, Frank Billmayer & Josiah Sanders for coming into our Center to explain the mill levies, how they work and what our local...
Hello From the Chinook Senior Center WE ARE MISSING OUR WHITE WALKER, WITH A TRAY AND A CUP HOLDER. IF YOU HAVE BORROWED THIS, PLEASE, PLEASE RETURN IT. We use this very often throughout the week. Our next Foot Clinic will be held on Monday, May 4th. If you are in need of an appointment, please call us, as you will need to be scheduled for this. Art Kleinjan will be calling Bingo for the next several weeks, due to Dale’s travel plans. Friday, May 1st is coming up! That is May Day! Let’s make May Day baskets on Wed., April 29th @ 1:00. Ple...
Hello From the Chinook Senior Center So, HE HAS RISEN and HALLELUJAH! Where oh where would any of us be without the resurrection? We trust that you all had a wonderful Easter holiday spent with the knowledge that HE died and rose again….for US!!! Ugh, tax day! Ha Ha! Well, as they say…two things are certain……taxes and death. God is in control of one and the IRS is in control of the other. April has been a challenge for Mother Nature, evidently as we have seen lots of different weather patterns this month, already. I guess that’s the joy of livi...
Hello From the Chinook Senior Center We celebrated the birthday of Steve Edwards, here today, all the while thanking the Lord for gifting Steve another year. He has been a tireless servant to our Center for several years and we truly appreciate him. We trust that you all had a wonderful Easter week spent with friends, neighbors and family, all while spending time with the Lord. What a GIFT!!! Our Pinochle marathon is winding down by the end of this month and the party for this year will be held at Marcia Mohar’s residence. Moving forward t...
