View From The Bridge 2/12/20

VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE
By Muncie
2/12/20

LOCAL WEATHER REPORT
Many people I know have great memories. I got this report from one of them and found it very interesting so I thought I would pass it along.

Last week I wrote that February was the Full Snow Moon. I would like to rename it as the full snow and cold moon. On February 2 the temperature at noon was 60 degrees. Four hours later it was 20 degrees. The temp had dropped 40 degrees. From that date on for the next 34 days the temperature was never above freezing. I remember it now as my heating bill sky-rocketed.
February is almost half over. Are you all aware of that as I am? I am so ready for warmer weather, green grass, and flowers.

In the meanwhile, keep warm and think about spring and summer. How will our summer be? Perhaps we complainers will find it too hot, (I confess to being one of them). Mother Nature loves pulling her little tricks on us. Grin and bear it!

VALENTINES DAY
Are you prepared? Friday is the big day for renewal. It should actually be every day of the year but Valentine’s Day seems to be the special one. I hope that you have a wonderful day to remember all year long.

ENTERTAINMENT
There are many meetings going on all the time although I do not know if they are entertaining for you. There are also many sporting events so check the Community Calendar.

Next Friday and Saturday will be “Root of All Evil” play in Geraldine. Hope you have your tickets yet?

On Tuesday the 25th the CCPA presentation of Jason Farnham is on tap. He is back by popular demand. If you love piano music then this is for you. He is one of the best.

Chouteau County Performing Arts has had a great schedule this past season and the next few performances will knock your socks off (so to speak). The “Wardens” will be back, also by popular demand.

On April 15th Stringfever from England (yes the United Kingdom) will be on the stage at the Elementary. I just want you to put it on your calendar. I am really looking forward to all of these special programs.

THE HOLLOW TREE
I learned Monday that the Hollow Tree was decorated by WHO #2. I have never heard from WHO #1.

The tree doesn’t look so lonely now especially since the wind storm blew the blue snowflakes and the snowman away.

I do not know why I am so attached to that hollow tree. Perhaps it is because it is old and stands up tall and straight in all kinds of weather. I am sure that one of these days it will give in to old age and I hope not to see that day. Trees are very precious to me.

SO LONG JOANIE
Joan and Eddie Albers were longtime friends of ours. Eddie came to visit often and we talked endlessly about rocks and artifacts. He had quite a collection. We also discussed WWII and I always thanked him for his service.

Joanie, during her last few years living in Fort Benton, had dinner on Sundays at the Golden Age Senior Center. She sat at the table of 8 women who were widows and no longer cooked.

She and Joyce Cassette ate slowly as I did and there were times we were the only ones left in the dining area. We enjoyed our dessert and coffee. She was sorely missed when she went to Spokane.

BE KIND. (Not always easy to do but work on it.)

DO A GOOD DEED EVERY DAY. (I tried this past week to do a good deed but it backfired on me. I need to thank Roxie, Fort Benton High School students, Dawn, and Nancy for taking over when I needed to go to Great Falls for an appointment I could not cancel. GO LONGHORNS.

ANOTHER THANK YOU
Residents in the area of 22nd and Front St. are grateful to Gary Stevens who lives in Loma.  He purchased the property on that corner, trimming the trees, and tearing down the old house. It improved the area so it is no longer an eyesore and a haven for feral cats.

It was also a dangerous corner because if you were going east on 22nd it was difficult to see if traffic was going north on Front St. The over growth of the bushes on that corner obstructed the view. So, thank you again for making our little part of Fort Benton more beautiful.

Wear red on Friday to support our troops.

MAY GOD BLESS AMERICA, OUR TROOPS, POLICE OFFICERS, FIREMEN AND WOMEN, FIRE FIGHTERS, AND EMT’S.