VIEW from the BRIDGE
By Muncie
11/11/20
VETERANS DAY
Veterans Day was always a special day in our family. As I told you several times before, my Grandfather was killed in WWI. Then the what-ifs begin…what if my Grandmother had never come to the United States, what if she had more children than my Mom, what if my Dad had not gone to Europe when she was sent back so she could not marry him.
That is all now for my what-ifs. You all have them as it turned out I was born in this wonderful country and was heavily into honoring the Veterans.
It used to be such a special day with the Veterans dinners. All the Services were honored and there were a lot of memories talked about. Each one of our Vets had a story to tell and I loved listening. There were a lot of memories of those who never made it home.
That brings us to the Veterans Walk. Have you purchased a brick yet to honor your loved one? If they are still living it is so wonderful for them to see it now.
If you have not seen the Walkway, then take a walk on one of the nice days and take a good look. If you already have a brick there, thanks from the bottom of my heart to all you who worked so hard to worked on the project. You are all special people as were your Veteran loved ones.
Perhaps everything will bet back to normal next year and we can celebrate together.
PERSONALS
In last week’s River Press on page 13 was a photo and a short description of Pierce Marin. I was so proud to read about him because he was a 2020 graduate of Fort Benton High School and had joined the Army. He had his address and I wrote him a letter. I know nothing about him except that his Mom and Dad miss him very much.
This is a very special young man who deserves credit for volunteering to protect our country. With Veterans Day being celebrated today, it is important to honor our Vets. Be sure to thank as many of them as you can.
Alex Trevek
Got the sad news this Sunday morning that Alex had passed away after a hard fought battle with cancer.
He seemed like family to the millions of people who watch his famous Jeopardy show five nights a week.
I wonder who will take his place or will the show be discontinued. By the time you get the River Press, you will know the answer. So long Alex. We will miss you.
Scott MacKenzie also passed away. He was the man who put together the magnificent Wildlife Museum in Chinook. Quite a few years ago when my oldest son Johnny and his wife Jane were coming to visit, I asked Ken Robinson where I could take them to visit. He suggested Chinook and the Wildlife Museum, the Blair Museum, and Chief Joseph’s Battle Ground.
The museums were closed but we made a phone call to Scott and he opened up for us. I hope that you readers have had the opportunity to visit those three places. People have said to me that they do not understand how the small town of Chinook could afford such a beautiful museum.
CELEBRATIONS
- Friday November 13th is World Kindness Day. (We need all we can get so let’s try harder.
- Saturday the 14th is Pickle Day. (I can skip this one.)
- Sunday the 15th is Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day. (Oh! It’s that time again.)
- Monday the 16th is Fast Food Day. (That makes me think about Summer Celebration and Chouteau County Fair.)
- Tuesday the 17th is Baklava Day. Do you know what that is? It is a very, very rich Greek Dessert. I used to have a Greek Neighbor who would always bring me a piece. It would take me a week to eat it because it was so sweet.)
- It is also Homemade Bread Day. (I used to make bread but I cannot remember the last time I had a loaf.)
- Wednesday the 18th is Mickey Mouse’s Birthday. He is 93 years old and doesn’t look a day over 12 years old.
- Thursday the 19th is Play Monopoly Day. (How many days did you spend playing that game?)
- It is also Rural Health Day. (Time to get started on a healthier life.)
Be Kind. Let’s make this a better world by treating others as you would like to be treated.
Do a good deed today. This goes along with being kind.
Wear red on Fridays to support our troops and Veterans.
Wear your masks because it seems that only thing to do now. No one else is offering to suggest anything else to stop this Covid from spreading. The only other thing that makes sense to me is, Stay Home. I know this is difficult but it does seem to be spreading in groups of people getting together or large groups.
Do you know anyone who has had a serious case of the virus? I do. A friend of mine, who lives in the southwest part of the state, spent her last two days “streaming" for someone to help her because she could not breathe”. I think of her every day while I make the effort to stay at home.
I know our country is split in half about the masks but I do not see any suggestions as to what else to do. I was always taught that if you complain you should have a solution or don’t complain.
God Bless America, our Troops, our Police Officers, Firemen and Women, Fire Fighters, EMT’s and all those tireless Medical Personnel who are taking care of those thousands of virus victims.
Have a wonderful week and enjoy your TV without all those commercials. Love you all more.
