View From The Bridge 6/13/18

VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE
By Muncie
6-13-18

FROM SIGNAL POINT
On a chance meeting with Mark Johnsrud I asked him to give me a “heads up” with what was going on up the hill.

He did that just last week and take advantage of these “America’s Favorite Sport” events coming up.

On July 11th, 12th, 18th, and 19th, there will be free lessons for Kids by PGA Pro Bill Larson. At 10:00 a.m. ages 7 thru 12 years old. At 11:00 a.m. the 13 to 17 years old will have their turn.

How exciting is that? What an opportunity to not only learn a great sport and be out in a beautiful nature setting. There will be more later as the date draws closer. Watch for it here in the View.

On July 16th there will be a married couple’s scramble. (I wonder if playing golf together is the same as cooking, doing gardening, and taking a trip with a map. More details later but put the date on your calendar.

CALENDARS
I have heard too many times lately that “I forgot to attend this event or another.” Folks…get organized. First you have to have a calendar that is big enough to write on. Then check the Community Calendar as soon as YOU pick up your River Press. Then write on your calendar the events you want to attend. Then check your calendar every day to be sure you do not miss anything.

I know that there is a problem with events on the same day and at the same time. I do not know how to solve that problem except to choose the one you feel you cannot miss.

Just wanted to tell you that this subject is mostly for myself. I always forget to check the calendar. So perhaps we can help each other so we do not miss important events.

CANCER SUPPORT PICNIC
What an inspiration this picnic is. People who help and people who are helped are such a pleasure to be with.

There is not a person in the world that is not touched by cancer. Families seem to have not only one member of their family but several or many.

I support the Chouteau County Cancer Support Group and you should too. Their work cannot be replaced and someday, if you have not been helped by them you may be.

Cancer has come out into the open in the last few years. There are still some people who will not talk about their cancer. The group was of the opinion that it really helps to talk about it especially when those people have gone through it. Take advantage of this wonderful group of people and yes there are many men in the group.

You will receive a beautiful handmade quilt and monetary help with your expenses. On the other side of the coin you can help by supporting the Chouteau County Cancer Support Group with your contributions. They are forever grateful and you will be too.

PBS
When I arrived home after the picnic it was 7:00 p.m. I turned on the PBS program Nature. It was about the history of cancer. It was most informative.

First record of cancer was 4,000 years ago on Egyptian writings. The segment about children’s leukemia was so heart rendering. Have your box of tissue ready if it is aired again. You would not complain ever again after watching those children.

This show was a good reason to support the Chouteau County Support Group. Remember them for memorials. It is a great organization and worthy of whatever you can help them with. If you quilt or sew…offer your services. If you can help with donations, do what you can. Attend their fund raisers and thank them for their efforts.

ASK AND YOU SHALL RECEIVE
I called my councilman last Sunday to discuss three items. One of them was the condition of Front St. between the swimming pool and the Sunrise Bluffs.

There was a council meeting on Monday night and on Tuesday the pot holes were patched. Thank you Mr. Mayor and City Council.

I am not writing this so that everyone calls to have their roads repaired. We all know what bad shape our roads are in. I know repairs are expensive and every city in the United States lack enough funds to fix roads and infrastructure. Be patient and eventually everything will come out smelling like roses. We have not had to deal with floods, fires, damaging rain storms, hurricanes, earthquakes, and volcanos. So count your blessings and enjoy your wonderful life in Fort Benton, MT.

SUMMER CELEBRATION
Schedules of celebration have been posted all over town. It will also be printed in the River Press next week. Cut it out and check off the “must” activities you want to attend. You will also be received a letter about a donation to the Lions Club Fireworks show. I truly love Summer Celebration and am looking forward to a week from Friday. Help make this celebration the best ever.

GOD BLESS AMERICA, LAND THAT I LOVE, OUR TROOPS, POLICE OFFICERS, FIREMEN/WOMEN, and EMT’S. GOD HELP THOSE THES SUMMER, WHILE SCHOOL IS OUT, WHO ARE WORKING ON SOLUTIONS FOR ASSULTS ON SCHOOLS. WE DO NOT NEED ANOTHER OF THOSE EVER AGAIN.

VIEW from the BRIDGE
by Muncie
12/24/14

SHORT AND SWEET
I received an e-mail sent on Monday the 15th, informing me that the View had to be in on Thursday the 18th. Therefore, the View will be short and sweet (I hope.)

MY WISH
I wish you a Merry Christmas, I wish you a Merry Christmas, I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  Good tidings to you, wherever are. Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year.

CHRISTMAS EVE
Well, here it is already.  The Eve of the greatest holiday seems to have more celebration than the biggest day. However you celebrate be careful and enjoy.

My family, when I was back in Michigan, celebrated the 21st not only as the first day of winter but as the eve, of the eve, of Christmas Eve’s eve. Can you follow that one?  Since three of my boys are back east, they always get in touch on the 21st. It is now a tradition. I really love it because it means that the next day the days began to get longer. Hurray!  Things are looking up.

I picked up a 2015 calendar and have already started filling it in. January will not be a boring month. There are many events to be attended and I’ll try to keep you posted.

CALENDARS
Have you wondered where the Lions calendar is? I found one today, (Wednesday the 17th) at the First Security Bank for a donation. (I’m suggesting $10.00 as we previously paid.) I found out that the calendars are available at most businesses.

I love that calendar because it lists birthdays and anniversaries. If you are on the calendar and your information is incorrect, please see Larry at the First Security Bank.

MONTANA
I will resume Montana until after the holidays.

HIGH SCHOOL CHRISTMAS CONCERT
I attended the concert at the Elementary school on Tuesday the 16th evening. Again, as at the Christmas Concert, it was so enjoyable. It was short and sweet. I would like for it to be longer but realized how much practice went into the pieces they played. The difficult pieces that were played were by musicians unknown to me and expanded my very slight knowledge of music.

I would encourage the soloist, Katt Kirkpatrick to continue her voice training. She is a special singer. We all know Joellyn Clark who is the accompanist on many occasions at the Elementary School. Bravo to Eric Lenington, the members of the High School orchestra, Katt, and Joellyn. You made the evening full of Christmas spirit.

BASKETBALL
Most Friday nights will see many of us at the basketball games. Since we did not see much football this year, looking forward to basketball games is exciting. Pick you schedules up at various locations around town and see you there.

WHITEHOUSE DECORATIONS
Did you see on TV the decorating of the Whitehouse? Friends tell me that it is on every year. I have never seen it before but I have seen the outside tree lighting. What a fun hour watching volunteers decorate dozens of trees with hundreds of lights and bulbs. It is like watching the North Pole Elves at work. Watch for it as I cannot give you a channel number because we all have different providers.

Our Troops were especially honored that leads me to say, GOD BLESS AMERICA, OUR TROOPS, and WEAR RED ON FRIDAYS.