Chinook Eagles Hosts Dinner to THANK a Police Officer

 

September 25, 2019

Left to right: Blaine County Sheriff's Deputy Will Robb, Blaine County Undersheriff Chris Adair, Blaine County Sheriff John Colby, City of Chinook Deputy Police Chief Kevin Spudic, Patrolman Michael Cox. Kneeling, Left to right: Blaine County Sheriff's Deputy Destiny Hartman, Blaine County Sheriff's Deputy William Minnis and City of Chinook Chief of Police Elmer Zarn. All these fine officers were on hand Saturday evening at the Chinook Eagles Club for a National Thank a Police Officer Day dinner.

For many, the sacrifices made by those willing to serve and protect, often go unnoticed and to many times without and thanks or appreciation. The job, to protect and serve, often garners attention only when there is a breakdown or something goes wrong, and is rarely recognized for their daily work that provides our communities with the sense of well being, often taken for granted.

There are many ways to protect and serve, from the armed forces, intelligence agencies, boarder patrol, firefighters, EMT's to local police and sheriff departments. Saturday, September 21 was National Thank a Police Officer day and several members of our community organized a Swedish Meatball Dinner at the Chinook Eagles to honor our local law enforcement personnel.

"Our committee wanted people to come and thank law enforcement for everything they do for our communities," said one of the committee members, Karla Zarn. "Law enforcement Personnel do more than one thinks. From emergency calls, to giving folks rides home, to checking folks properties when asked to keep an eye on it, to even check doors and windows on business's and call the proper person to come secure it if found open. These men and women have a thankless hard job."

Zarn added that the sacrifices they make are difficult, "It's definitely not for the money. Officers miss most birthdays, holidays, get-together, you name it Law Enforcement folks pretty much miss it."

The idea behind the dinner was to introduce them to the community, "It was for the community to meet Law Enforcement Officers as there are so many new ones and to thank them for all they do for our community to keep it safe. We didn't do it to raise money but a few folks asked if they could donate and we said sure. Our group decided that all money raised will be divided equally between City Police and Sheriff's Office and none taken out for meal prep, that was our thank you to our men and women in uniform," added Zarn.

Overall Zarn and her group were pleased with the how the night turned out, "Very good turn out. I was totally surprised by how many came. I know law enforcement gets a bad rap most times."

 
 

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