BY Muncie
1/15/20
SO LONG MARY
Many old friends and her family said so long to Mary Davison last Saturday morning. She was one of the longest Fort Benton residents and raised seven children by herself after the tragic death of her husband in a railroad crossing accident.
Mary was the kindest person I have ever known. What little I knew of Mary she was to be held as an example of goodness.
All that knew her will miss her and be comforted by their beautiful memories. So long Mary for now.
COMMUNITY BUS
The Community Bus to Great Falls will run every Tuesday during the months of January and February. The time is 8:00 a.m. and the place is the Health Department on 13th St. Last Tuesday there was only one (1) rider. Come on Folks! Where are all those people who requested that Fort Benton needed public transportation?
If you have a solution, please call Janelle at 622-3022 and have a conversation. I have asked if perhaps the bus could leave a little later than 8:00 a.m.
Other information I learned in talking with Kelli and volunteer bus driver Jeff that you can be picked up at your home in Fort Benton. Also, the bus will not run if there is a snow storm or the temperature is below zero. In both cases I am sure that your appointments can be cancelled with no problem.
Fort Benton has such a wonderful program going on with the Community Bus. However, the funding for the program, as far as donations are concerned, is not paying for itself in gas costs. Please, keep this foremost in your thoughts and come up with a solution a.s.a.p.
MORE NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATIONS
I see by the calendar Saturday the 11th was Arkansas Day. Did anyone in Fort Benton come from Arkansas? I have heard from Diane who is from Michigan and we are going to plan something for Michigan Day. It was a very welcome phone call.
It was also Milk Day and of course there was no school that day. I do hope that you celebrated on Friday.
Sunday the 1st was Pharmacist Day. Since the Pharmacy is closed on Sunday, I was not able to talk to Chris Halco. I hope that you get this message Chris that I was I was wishing you a happy day and thank you for all you do for our community.
Sunday the 12th was also Kiss a Ginger Day was meant to kiss someone with red hair. I did not because I could not find someone with red hair. Are there any redheads out there who would like to volunteer? (Not joking!)
Now onto another week ahead of time.
Wednesday the 22nd
Blondie Brownie Day - dates back to the 1940’s. Brownies are baked with brown sugar and use white chocolate chips. Sounds like fun for Bakers to use their imagination. Surprise your family.
Library Shelf Day - I have no idea what that means. Check it out at the Chouteau County Library the best library anywhere.
Thursday the 23rd
Handwriting Day - Does that mean that everyone should begin writing letters like they used to do in the dark ages?
Pie Day - This speaks for itself. Pies date back 9,500 years. So, bake or buy your favorite kind and enjoy. I will make you a pie, Mark, since your name is spelled Pyrak and pronounced Pie-rack. He is the #1 lover of pies in the world.
Friday the 24th
Beer Can Appreciation Day - Attention all Bar Owners or let your bar know about it. Be sure to recycle the aluminum cans.
Compliment Day - It will get you a lot of brownie points all over town.
Peanut Butter Day - Which way do you like it, creamy or crunchy? Which-ever, just enjoy a peanut butter sandwich today.
Saturday the 25th
Florida Day - This would also include those Snow Birds who go south for the winter. I envy you as I get older and colder. I would love to know if you get together although many of you have already gone south.
Irish Coffee Day - I have never had any Irish coffee but I do love Irish Creamer.
Opposite Day - This is an interesting day. Most people are opposites in one way or another. Perhaps it is discussed with the attitude of agreeing to disagree peacefully.
Seed Swap Day - This should be in the spring time when the plant exchange happens during the fishing derby.
Sunday the 26th
Green Juice Day - I have no idea what that means.
Peanut Brittle Day - I have a wonderful cookie recipe called Kookie Brittle. You bake it in a cookie sheet and when it cools you break it apart like peanut brittle. It was my Kids favorite cookie. If you want the recipe let me know. It is quick and easy.
Spouses Day - Now this is an important one. Most married couples take each other for granted. Take this day to tell your loved one, I love you more.
Monday the 27th
Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day - I love to snap those bubbles.
Chocolate Cake Day - If I knew that you were coming over, I would make you a chocolate cake.
Tuesday the 28th
Blueberry Pancake - Who is offering to make Blueberry Pancakes that day? Sounds wonderful if someone else does it.
Date Privacy Day - My life is an open book and I do not have much to be private about. If you do, then if you have a computer, you have a lot to worry about these days.
Fun At Work Day - Play some simple, not mean, tricks on your boss and fellow workers. Make them laugh.
Kazoo Day - I just happened to get a kazoo at the Senior Center Christmas party White Elephant game. I’ll play it for you if you want a good laugh.
Plan For A Vacation Day - I’ll bet by this time of year you are ready for a vacation. The problem may be where to go? There are problems everywhere with fires, floods, tornados, and hurricanes. Check the weather forecasters everywhere before you decide.
ON YOUR CALENDAR
The Montana Performing Arts Consortium begins on Friday the 24th. The artist showcases will take place on Saturday the 25th at the Elementary Auditorium . The first round begins at 10:30am, the second round at 2:15pm, and the third round at 5:45pm. The best part is it is all FREE. Yes, that is the truth. FREE, FREE, FREE. You cannot do better than that.
May Mother Nature bless us with a little warmer weather and not a snow storm. It would not be so bad for those of us who live in Fort Benton but it would affect the others who travel from all over the State of Montana.
Please say hello and tell me who you are when you see me that day.
Be kind and do a good deed every day. Please wear red on Fridays to show support for our troops. It is especially needed these days. Purchase an American flag and hang it on your porch every day.
GOD BLESS AMERICA AND PROTECT, OUR TROOPS, POLICE OFFICERS, FIREMEN AND WOMEN, FIRE FIGHTERS, AND EMT’S.
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