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Hello From the Chinook Social Senior Center Hoping that you all got your May Day baskets out and brought joy to people on your hearts. Today was a special day, as we had Doug Mitchell in our kitchen, cooking wonderful Sweet & Sour Meatballs, a special Craisin Salad and a wonderful Strawberry Dessert. If you missed this one, you shouldn’t have. We serve absolutely excellent meals in here, with balanced nutrition at an absurdly low cost. Teddy Powell came in yesterday and helped Doug in the kitchen, to prepare for today. He had to be absent t...
The Book Challenge for May is to read a book about mental health since May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Remember audio books count, too! The Friends of the Library Executive Board will meet Tuesday, May 14, 4:30 in the library meeting room. Don’t miss the weekly “Friends & Fun!” gatherings at the library. All adults are welcome for time of socializing, games and snacks. The library will close at noon on Tuesday, May 21, for trustee and staff training. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. The library is gearing up for Summer Readi...
Jim and Helen seated. Their daughter, Linda Petrie behind Jim, Granddaughter Shannon Van Voast holding great granddaughter, Gaya Silva, Granddaughter Stephanie Silva on the end. Helen is wearing her Gramma Wallin's dress....
Spring is here, bringing with it the time for spring clean-up. Recently the Harlem Civic Association sponsored a clean-up day for the town. Harlem High School’s track team did a great job cleaning under very windy conditions on the scheduled day. Two days later, when the weather was more cooperative, other Harlemites also worked cleaning up paper and trash. The Civic Association then picked up the bags of garbage. Following the clean-up, hot dogs, nachos and bars were furnished by the Civic group. Soon the Harlem Main Street light poles will b...
On Sunday, May 5, the four congregations that make up the Milk River Churches (Chinook's American Lutheran, United Methodist and Presbyterian and Havre Presbyterian) will hold their monthly joint worship in the Commercial Building at the Blaine County Fairgrounds in Chinook. The service will include a special presentation by the students who attended the Friday morning Sonshine program this past school year. Sonshine was created in 2017 and is supported and directed by the Chinook Alliance...
My mom, Betty Billmayer, has been a blessing to me my entire life. One day that stands out as an extra special blessing is the day she also became a blessing to my daughter Alia. A few days before my due date my mom traveled to Seattle to be here to support me after the new baby arrived. The evening she arrived I went into labor around midnight. My husband woke up my mom to let her know but as soon as she came into the bathroom to check up on me we realized we weren't going to be leaving the...
Hello From the Chinook Social Senior Center We continue along with all of the adventures that we can muster. We thoroughly enjoyed Tom Thackeray, yesterday, who drove up from Roundup to share his poetry, and stories of growing up with us. He is a delightful narrator. He also sold every single book (2 of which he has published) that he brought with him. A big Thank You to Debbie Davies, who originally told me about Tom and wanted to share that with us. I am always glad to present activities that people can choose to participate in, however, I...
By Steve Edwards BCJ News With the arrival of more moderate weather I’ve resumed my daily walks and no matter which direction I go I see more and more signs of spring. I see the Chinook city street crew running the sweeper to remove the materials put down to combat icy roads during the winter. Earlier, for several weeks, I heard the overhead honks of Canada Geese moving from one feeding and resting locale to another. And just recently I saw my first prairie crocus of the season. Seeing these l...
Have you ever noticed how easily conversations can turn negative? How it comes much more naturally to find something to complain about than something to be happy about? Of course, just turning on the news can almost always turn a good day into a bad day. Some of the ladies at the Chinook Alliance Church have been reading a book titled “One Thousand Gifts” by Ann Voskamp. In the book she encourages readers to write down blessings, things that bring you joy, that you’re thankful for. She made the statement, “Is the height of my joy depende...
On April 16th members of Jim and Helen Billmayer’s family gathered at Sweet Nursing Home, where they now live, to share some family memories with other residents and staff. There are four generations in the picture—Jim and Helen, their daughter Linda Petrie, granddaughters Shannon Van Voast and Stephanie Silva and great granddaughter Gaya Silva. Helen is wearing a dress that was her Gramma Wallin’s. Helen’s father, Christ Christiansen, was born in Norway on February 15, 1888. He immigra...
Hello From the Chinook Social Senior Center We had a great number of people here last Friday, March 29th for the Birthday party! We also had quite a number of people here on Mon., April 1st to help Steve Edwards celebrate his 80th birthday! It is no surprise to many of us that he was born on April 1st. He is quite a jokester. In fact, he came with a “Snow Snake”. Gads, that guy never quits. We all gifted him with the best “White Elephant” gifts that we could imagine. There were a couple of kind people who brought him something nice, but all...
Tonight the Harlem Library and the Montana Library Network are hosting the virtual program “Rockhounding with Neil Maier, Hellgate Mineral Society” from 6:30 - 8:00 P.M. You may join via Zoom at https://bit.ly/Rockhounding or come to the watch party at the library. The Book Challenge for April is to read a book about outer space, astronauts or aliens. The library will close early at 12:30 P.M. on April 16 so staff may attend training. “Friends & Fun,” a socializing time for adults, meets on Wednesdays from 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. Join us for food, g...
Protecting, Connecting and Thriving: We Are All Public Health Public health is more than just health care. It’s the steps we take to make sure our neighborhoods and environment are free from pollution. It’s making sure our food and water are safe to eat and drink. It’s also the relationships we foster in our communities. We’re all interconnected. When we all come together to support public health, all of us — individuals, families, communities and the public health field — can achieve the goals of public health. What is civic engagement?...
Sonshine Church School Sonshine Church School is on Fridays from 10:00 am - 11:00 am at Wallner Hall Harlem Library The Book Challenge for April is to read a book about outer space, astronauts or aliens. In other space news, the library will be celebrating the total solar eclipse which happens on April 8 although in our part of the country we will only have a partial eclipse. Friday, April 5 Carly will be outside of the library (weather permitting) handing out information and protective viewing glasses. On Monday, April 8, beginning shortly aft...
The High School Academic Olympics took place on March 20th at Glasgow High School. Chinook competed in the Class 1 section against teams from Sidney, Plentywood, Glasgow, Fairview, Malta, and Wolf Point for a total of 70 students. Chinook advisor, and math teacher, Gerald Llante, took 10 students to represent Chinook High School; Quentin Edwards, Aislinn Handy, Hallie Neibauer, Alexus Seymour, Mekayla Brown, Carson Kelly, Bailey Billmayer, Ayden Alisch, Carter Alisch, and Walter Schoen. Three...
In an unbelievable coincidence, not only one entire class was chosen for ROARing students, but a second entire class won their grade level slot as well! That distinction goes to Mrs. Kinyon"s 4th grade class. Congratulations for earning an extra recess with Principal Bigby - Way to rule, ROARing 4th graders!...
It’s Spring Cleaning Time! The Chinook Zion Lutheran Church LWML is collecting items to send to the Orphan Grain Train (https://www.ogt.org/), a Christian volunteer network that ships donated food, clothing, medical and other needed items to people in 71 different countries including the USA. We will be loading the trailer April 21. They will take: • Bars of soap (bath and travel size) • Plastic soap box holders • Toothbrushes • Sturdy combs • School supplies (kid’s backpack, spiral notebooks, pencils, pens, sheets of construction...
The Milk River Churches (MRC) installed Rev. Ritch Grimes as a new Co-pastor at the four congregations' joint monthly service. The MRC include two Presbyterian congregations in Havre and Chinook and the United Methodist and American Lutheran churches in Chinook. The monthly joint service is held the first Sunday of each month and is hosted by a different church each month. The joint service includes communion and a potluck following the regular worship service. The four congregations joined toge...
At our recent blood drive on Tuesday March 5th we had 43 presenting donors with 40 units collected. Because of your generosity 120 lives will be saved. We encourage anyone who is healthy, willing and able to come help give the gift of life. Donors with all blood types are needed. Remember, blood is a perishable product that can only come from blood donors like yourself. So please, come roll up your sleeve and give the gift of life. One donation can save up to the three lives. There were no new donors at this blood drive, but we always...
Be sure to join us tomorrow evening, March 21, at 6:30 P.M. for the program “The Geology of Blaine County” presented by Rod Benson. Rod grew up in Harlem, lives in Helena, and teaches high school science in Hays. He is currently in his 42nd and final year of teaching. Rod has learned as much as he can about the geology of north central Montana, and he has hiked many miles, exploring and photographing our beautiful landscape. During his presentation he will explain how oceans, volcanic activity, and ice ages shaped the Blaine County area. Ref...
Hello From the Chinook Social Senior Center We have finally gotten the Foot Clinic back in session, after several attempts. I am very glad for that, as are the people who definitely need that service. We are rescheduling them for Mon., April 1st. If you have not been contacted, but would like to schedule an appointment, please call us as soon as possible. Monday, April 1st is also the birthday of Steve Edwards. It comes as no surprise to me that this man was born on April Fool’s Day. If you see him out and about, please feel free to play a t...
The Blaine County Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting Monday, March 25th at 4:30 p.m. in the library meeting room. New movies ready for checkout are Wonka, Migration and The Color Purple. “Wandering Stars” by Tommy Orange is the follow-up to his best seller, “There, There.” “End of the Story” by A.J. Finn is a spellbinding thriller. “Never Too Late” by Danielle Steel is a stirring novel about a woman striking out on her own after loss as her adult daughters try to find their own independent paths in life. “The G...
(Top) Bro. David Sageser, Senior Grand Steward of the Grand Lodge of Montana, presented a check for $4000 from the Montana Masonic Foundation to Patricia Loceo Reid to be used for technology. Pictured: Bro. David Sageser, Principal Danelle Gibson, Educator Patricia Loceo Reid. Bro. David Sageser, Senior Grand Steward of the Grand Lodge of Montana, presented a check for $1000 to Librarian Bonnie Ortner in Harlem, MT to be used to purchase books for the reluctant reader. Pictured: Bro. Kevin...
(Left) Mrs. Rhonda Baker's 5th graders were chosen as the ROARing class for the week ending January 18th. These students earned this distinction by staying Respectful, Organized, Always safe, and Responsible at all times, and have earned an extra recess with Principal Evelyn Bigby. Let's hope it warms up soon so these Lil' Wildcats can make the most of their well-deserved reward! (Right) Instead of just one student, Mrs. Bear's entire class was chosen to fill the 5th grade ROARing Student slot....
