“VIEW from the BRIDGE"
By Muncie
12/14/11
WINTER CELEBRATION
I have heard so many glowing reports about the celebration that was held on the weekend of December 3rd. My interviewees said that it was the best ever. Most of those that I spoke with spent the entire day shopping at the Ag Center and at our local businesses. The parade was extraordinary because of the lighting, (there was lots of it.) I am sure that you all agree that the lighting of the Christmas tree was indeed the highlight of the evening. Be sure to tell your appreciation of that event to members of the Chamber of Commerce and the Community Improvement Association who were responsible. How about that Santa…you couldn’t help not being happy or smiling when you were near him. May you get everything you asked for as long as it was reasonable. I realize now that my asking for a secretary was a bit too much. Oh well, if I know Santa…she would be about 20 years old, blond, beautiful and too smart for her own good. You know what Santa, forget I asked.
WREATH CEREMONY
My sources tell me that the ceremony was beautiful. We were not able to attend however; we were involved in a small way. On Monday, we received a phone call from Nancy LaChappell asking if we could be at the Elementary School at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday morning. She was rounding up 20 Veterans for a fifth grade history project. Each student in the 5th grade was assigned a Veteran to interview about the war in which he/she was involved. Each student had a high school senior to aid him/her. After the interviews, the student was to write up the interview with the seniors help. At the Wreath Ceremony at the cemetery, each student read his or her interview. I have asked for copies of all the interviews and I will take them to the Joel Overholser Research Center for permanent files in the war section of the files. They go down in history.
After our dinner at the Senior Center this Sunday afternoon, we took a drive up to the cemetery. What a beautiful sight at the Veterans site. We drove around the whole cemetery and at the far end near the Missouri, there were many more wreaths. What a tremendous program the Wreath Ceremony is and a wonderful tribute to our much loved Veterans.
I would like to pass on what I checked out on the internet about WWII. I was curious as to how many Veterans were still living. Here is what I found. There were 16,112,566 members of the U.S. armed forces. There were 291,557 battle deaths, 113,842, other non-theater, and 670,846 non-mortal woundings. As of May 2011, the Department of Veterans Affairs estimated that approximately 2,079,000 American veterans are still living. They are approximately 850 veterans that die every day. The median age for a WWII vet in February 2009 was 86 years old.
Another interesting finding was that 464 U.S. military personnel received the Medal of Honor, 266 of them posthumously. As of August 12, 2011, there were 14 living recipients. We were interested in those figures because of our connection with Donald Ruhl. He was the only Montana Marine to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor and that was posthumously. The medal is no longer called the Congressional Medal of Honor. It is just the Medal of Honor. The article did not distinguish between Congressional Medal of Honor and the Medal of Honor. The Medal of Honor is the highest honor that any military personnel can receive. It is usually because they gave their lives for others.
PIE DAY
It’s Pie Day again this coming Friday, the 16th at 2:00 p.m. This is a very busy time of year and a break in the middle of the afternoon would be so welcomed. A piece of homemade pie, a cup of coffee/tea, and pleasant visiting time with your friends and neighbors are waiting there at the Golden Age Senior Center. Drop by next Friday and bring some friends along. We guarantee you will have a wonderful time. Another suggestion is to buy a pie and take it back to your place of business to share with your fellow workers. The seniors need a great deal of work done in their building and all their fundraisers boost their coffers toward that goal. Suggestion #3 is a very appetizing lunch is served every day at noon. Everyone is invited to participate…you do not have to be a senior. Many of our surrounding communities Senior Centers do not serve meals every day. On Sundays, at 1:00 p.m., there is a dinner that will fill you up for the whole day. Check the River Press for the daily menu. See you there.
PARAPROSDOKIAN
“When tempted to fight fire with fire, remember that the Fire Department usually uses water.”
(From Muncie,…I am almost at the end of the Paraprosdokian list. Some of them, I think, are not kind or appropriate for the View. There are many of you out there in Never, Never Chouteau County Land, who are very clever. Send me your made-up Paraprosdokians. I have one below. Tell me what you think.)
“The hurrier I go, the more trouble I get into.” (This came from my experience a few weeks ago when I ran out of gas on Interstate 15 near Ulm. I had driven to Helena by myself for grandson Grayson Bonilla’s birthday party. Honest, I went to the gas station to fill up before I left. I was in a hurry. It was 12:15 and the party was starting at 2:30. It was cold and the wind was blowing so I sat in the truck while it filled. I heard it click off but as it turned out, it was the pump on the other side. I didn’t get a receipt, check the gas pump, or check my gas gauge. When I got to Helena, I did notice that the gas gauge was in the same place as when I filled up. I told the story at the party and was advised to fill the tank. I didn’t take that advice because I thought the gas gauge was broken. Luckily, I followed Hilda and Greg Bonilla home. Near Ulm I ran out of gas, clicked my headlights so Greg would know I had a problem. The truck started again and I chugged about a quarter of a mile to where Greg was waiting. I asked him to please go to Ulm and send AAA back with gas. Well, much to my surprise there is no AAA at Ulm. The woman working at the Subway gave Greg a gas can that held one gallon and he had to return to my vehicle. I will never live this down because what everyone who hears this story says, “Why didn’t you fill up in Helena?” I now pay for my gas inside the station, get a receipt to prove to whoever teases me, that the truck is full of gas. Of course, the men at the station will never let me forget either. “Oh Muncie, I see that your tank is full. Are you planning a trip to Helena?” I’ve learned my lesson and perhaps in some small way, this story will help someone not be in a hurry.
SO LONG FOR NOW
Just about 10 days from now and the days will start getting longer. I really love that day. It is now 5:00 p.m. and is dark outside. I do not like it but unfortunately, there is nothing I can do about it. I just have to wait it out along with the rest of you. The holidays make it go faster because we all are busier. It is hard to believe that December is almost half over.
Take good care of your family and yourself. Try to do one small good deed every day even if it is just a smile at someone, a phone call, or a kind word. Look at the bright side and perhaps there will be peace in the world. Anything is possible and nothing is impossible although it may seem like that now.
GOD BLESS AMERICA, OUR TROOPS, MONTANA, and CHOUTEAU COUNTY.
Showing posts with label winter celebration. Show all posts
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Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
View From The Bridge 12/8/10
“VIEW from the BRIDGE”
by Muncie
12/8/10
WINTER WONDERLAND
To those of you River Press Readers who live in warm states, I wish you could have seen Fort Benton day. It was very cold, (I know you do not miss that,) but it looked like the movies, “White Christmas, Dr. Zhivago, and Call of the Wild.” The trees all over town looked so beautiful with their branches frozen. The sun was shining directly down Front Street and it was a sparkling winter sight.
The Sunrise Bluffs had a spaghetti dinner for the community at 1:00 p.m. today (Sunday.) We were on our way home from the Bluffs on Front Street when we saw how the rain had frozen on the trees. I hurried home to get my camera. I wanted to take a picture of the willow tree across from the Freeze, (you know the one I mean.) I ended up taking a dozen pictures because so many trees looked like a Christmas card. I would not wish the weather we have been having on you Snowbirds but I do wish you could have been here today.
Weather is not much of a subject these days. We all just wish it would go away. We have not seen a Chinook at all and the snow continues to cover the vehicles and the sidewalks almost every day, sometimes twice a day. It is dark by 4:30 p.m. especially when the sun has not shown its face. The cold is tolerable if the sun is shining. Could you Snowbirds possibly send some warm winds our way?
SUNRISE BLUFFS
I mentioned above that the Bluffs had a spaghetti dinner for the community today. They provided the spaghetti dinner and we contributed by bringing salads and desserts. We helped ourselves to the salads first and they were all very pleasing to the palate. We were served our dinners and afterward enjoyed coffee and dessert of which there were many that satisfied our sweet tooth. It is very comfortable at the Bluffs and many of the residents stopped at our table to chat with us.
We used to go to the Bluffs often when our friends Ken and Bonnie Morrow played dance music once a month. Bonnie played the piano and Ken accompanied with his drums. With Ken gone, we do not see much of Bonnie. If she reads the River Press, we would like her to know that we miss Ken very much and we miss seeing her. Life takes such strange turns and we that are left behind must simply adjust. Sometimes it is very difficult to adjust.
BASKETBALL
At last, the season has arrived. There will be a tournament in Fort Benton on Friday evening, the 10th, and Saturday, the 11th. All Girls games are at 3:00p.m. and 6:00p.m and the Boys are at 4:30p.m. and 7:30p.m. The next game will be on the 16th in Big Sandy and the following day, the 17th, the team will play Augusta here at home count. There will be away games on the 18th and 20th at Centerville and Box Elder respectfully and then we will have to wait until the New Year (January 6th,) for the next game and that will be with Geraldine.
I really had not gotten, so called, into basketball until I moved to Fort Benton. I really love the game, and we very seldom missed a game until the schedules were changed. We then had to pick and choose which games we were going to…the boys or the girls. I am happy to see that both teams play on the same days this year. We will not have to decide which games to attend.
WINTER CELEBRATION
Wasn’t that a fun time. The Vendor’s must have to work all year to prepare the inventory that they bring to Fort Benton. The really neat thing is the about 95% are “Made in Montana,” products. Let’s keep our money in Fort Benton, Chouteau County and Montana. Check your labels to make sure that is where your purchases are coming from.
The Winter Celebration Committee put together a great program and I know that a good time was had by all. I do not have a report on the success the vendors had at this time but I hope that the weather did not stop too many people from getting out to enjoy the many events going on.
It was probably the worse road conditions so far not only for the ice on the roads but the fog that kept traffic at about 35 m.p.h. One of the vendors told me that it took her 1 ½ hrs. to travel from Great Falls to Fort Benton. Kim Pimperton said it took her ½ hr. to drive from Carter to Fort Benton. That is twice as long as it usually takes.
Actually, it was the same story last year if you remember. Perhaps next year the odds will be in the Celebrations favor and it will be a very pleasant day. Good luck with that thought.
SO LONG FOR NOW
This is the busiest time of year for everyone. Please take your time and enjoy the season. Remember to squeeze in a good deed and make a phone call to someone you have been thinking about.
GOD BLESS AMERICA
by Muncie
12/8/10
WINTER WONDERLAND
To those of you River Press Readers who live in warm states, I wish you could have seen Fort Benton day. It was very cold, (I know you do not miss that,) but it looked like the movies, “White Christmas, Dr. Zhivago, and Call of the Wild.” The trees all over town looked so beautiful with their branches frozen. The sun was shining directly down Front Street and it was a sparkling winter sight.
The Sunrise Bluffs had a spaghetti dinner for the community at 1:00 p.m. today (Sunday.) We were on our way home from the Bluffs on Front Street when we saw how the rain had frozen on the trees. I hurried home to get my camera. I wanted to take a picture of the willow tree across from the Freeze, (you know the one I mean.) I ended up taking a dozen pictures because so many trees looked like a Christmas card. I would not wish the weather we have been having on you Snowbirds but I do wish you could have been here today.
Weather is not much of a subject these days. We all just wish it would go away. We have not seen a Chinook at all and the snow continues to cover the vehicles and the sidewalks almost every day, sometimes twice a day. It is dark by 4:30 p.m. especially when the sun has not shown its face. The cold is tolerable if the sun is shining. Could you Snowbirds possibly send some warm winds our way?
SUNRISE BLUFFS
I mentioned above that the Bluffs had a spaghetti dinner for the community today. They provided the spaghetti dinner and we contributed by bringing salads and desserts. We helped ourselves to the salads first and they were all very pleasing to the palate. We were served our dinners and afterward enjoyed coffee and dessert of which there were many that satisfied our sweet tooth. It is very comfortable at the Bluffs and many of the residents stopped at our table to chat with us.
We used to go to the Bluffs often when our friends Ken and Bonnie Morrow played dance music once a month. Bonnie played the piano and Ken accompanied with his drums. With Ken gone, we do not see much of Bonnie. If she reads the River Press, we would like her to know that we miss Ken very much and we miss seeing her. Life takes such strange turns and we that are left behind must simply adjust. Sometimes it is very difficult to adjust.
BASKETBALL
At last, the season has arrived. There will be a tournament in Fort Benton on Friday evening, the 10th, and Saturday, the 11th. All Girls games are at 3:00p.m. and 6:00p.m and the Boys are at 4:30p.m. and 7:30p.m. The next game will be on the 16th in Big Sandy and the following day, the 17th, the team will play Augusta here at home count. There will be away games on the 18th and 20th at Centerville and Box Elder respectfully and then we will have to wait until the New Year (January 6th,) for the next game and that will be with Geraldine.
I really had not gotten, so called, into basketball until I moved to Fort Benton. I really love the game, and we very seldom missed a game until the schedules were changed. We then had to pick and choose which games we were going to…the boys or the girls. I am happy to see that both teams play on the same days this year. We will not have to decide which games to attend.
WINTER CELEBRATION
Wasn’t that a fun time. The Vendor’s must have to work all year to prepare the inventory that they bring to Fort Benton. The really neat thing is the about 95% are “Made in Montana,” products. Let’s keep our money in Fort Benton, Chouteau County and Montana. Check your labels to make sure that is where your purchases are coming from.
The Winter Celebration Committee put together a great program and I know that a good time was had by all. I do not have a report on the success the vendors had at this time but I hope that the weather did not stop too many people from getting out to enjoy the many events going on.
It was probably the worse road conditions so far not only for the ice on the roads but the fog that kept traffic at about 35 m.p.h. One of the vendors told me that it took her 1 ½ hrs. to travel from Great Falls to Fort Benton. Kim Pimperton said it took her ½ hr. to drive from Carter to Fort Benton. That is twice as long as it usually takes.
Actually, it was the same story last year if you remember. Perhaps next year the odds will be in the Celebrations favor and it will be a very pleasant day. Good luck with that thought.
SO LONG FOR NOW
This is the busiest time of year for everyone. Please take your time and enjoy the season. Remember to squeeze in a good deed and make a phone call to someone you have been thinking about.
GOD BLESS AMERICA
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
View From The Bridge 12/1/10
“VIEW from the BRIDGE”
By Muncie
12/1/10
EXCITING WEEKEND
The Winter Celebration that is “happening,” this coming weekend is just as exciting as Summer Celebration. The reason being, the whole of Chouteau County is involved. The three-day event gives one time to visit our adjoining cities and towns. All of them offer food, crafts, and entertainment. Corral your friends and make it a three-day, “fun time,” and shop ‘til you drop.
There are so many choices, and that makes it difficult which way to go. However, there is something for everyone, so enjoy. Spend your Christmas money in Chouteau County and give to boost its economy.
I enjoy visiting with the Vendors who are not from this area and especially with those who are. Everyone has a story and you never know to whom you are related.
NOVEMBER
What happened to it? I think it disappeared in the snow. In conversations with those around town, the main subject is the way time flies. The best thing about December, weather wise, is that in three weeks the days begin to get longer.
My four grown siblings and I still celebrate another holiday the week of the winter solstice. The 21st of December is the eve of the eve of Christmas Eves eve. Now you try that one out on your calendar. We phone or e-mail each other, “Happy eve of the eve of Christmas Eves eve.” It is kind of fun to say it and as well as mean it sincerely. The 21st is on a Tuesday and I invite you to the Research Center for coffee and cookies. You can also tour the facility while you are there. (I wonder if the volunteers might take that day off because of Christmas. If so, I will let you know next week.)
COUNCIL MEETING
There will be a meeting on Monday the 6th of December. I saw in the River Press a picture last week of the new Council table that was not in place at the last meeting. In a phone conversation today (Monday,) the New City Hall is not quite ready for an open house. I will keep you posted.
VETERANS PHOTOS
I have only heard from two participants in the program that made me aware of errors in the supplement. One of the errors was in a bio. The Vet said that he did not do all the events that were listed under his name. So far, I have not found to whom the bio belongs to, but I am working on it.
Two weeks ago, Ken Robison, was not able to make it to the Research Center because of the weather. Last week I was not able to be there because of an appointment in Great Falls. I have over forty (40) pictures to be scanned by Ken, and bios to be typed into the computer. Perhaps at that time I will find the correct bio for the correct picture. Wish me good luck.
RECYCLE
Are you recycling your magazines and catalogs? I know that it is inconvenient to haul them to Great Falls and for those of you who do not know, there are bins at Sam’s Club and Albertson’s on the Northwest Bypass for magazines/catalogs and newspapers. I do not have the statistics at hand but hundreds of thousands trees are cut to make paper each year.
It was mind boggling this past week when I counted the catalogs I have received in the last month. Would you believe there were forty-three (43,) and many from the oddest businesses/locations that I have never heard of.
I remember a few months back writing about this same subject and saying that I wrote to “? (cannot remember,”) asking that I not get junk mail. Since I did that, I am getting more than ever. I, again, requested the address from the Post Office this week, and am passing it along to you. It is…Mail Preference Service, Direct Marketing, PO Box 643, Carmel, N.Y., 10512.
I also went on line to search Direct Marketing junk mail and came up with the website. You can register on line for a minimal fee or send a postcard to the above address.
However, remember that when you do this, those catalogs that you do use will also be removed from your address. I solved this problem a few years ago when a particular catalog company I ordered certain products from, was sending me a new catalog every two weeks. I called and asked if they would only send one every three (3) months. They said they could not do this. I solved by keeping the old catalog and ordering from it. The backfiring of that deal is that once I call in an order, I then start receiving their catalogs again every two weeks. That entails making another phone call to cancel again. What goes around comes around. Just think about the good you are doing for the environment. You may save a tree or two.
SO LONG FOR NOW
So much to do and so little time. I took a workshop that taught us to make a list every morning of six things you wanted to do that day. If you finished two on the list, you were batting 100%. Do not stress, and enjoy every minute of every day. I know you are thinking, “Easier said then done,” but at least try it. It is not worth the wear and tear on you.
GOD BLESS AMERICA
By Muncie
12/1/10
EXCITING WEEKEND
The Winter Celebration that is “happening,” this coming weekend is just as exciting as Summer Celebration. The reason being, the whole of Chouteau County is involved. The three-day event gives one time to visit our adjoining cities and towns. All of them offer food, crafts, and entertainment. Corral your friends and make it a three-day, “fun time,” and shop ‘til you drop.
There are so many choices, and that makes it difficult which way to go. However, there is something for everyone, so enjoy. Spend your Christmas money in Chouteau County and give to boost its economy.
I enjoy visiting with the Vendors who are not from this area and especially with those who are. Everyone has a story and you never know to whom you are related.
NOVEMBER
What happened to it? I think it disappeared in the snow. In conversations with those around town, the main subject is the way time flies. The best thing about December, weather wise, is that in three weeks the days begin to get longer.
My four grown siblings and I still celebrate another holiday the week of the winter solstice. The 21st of December is the eve of the eve of Christmas Eves eve. Now you try that one out on your calendar. We phone or e-mail each other, “Happy eve of the eve of Christmas Eves eve.” It is kind of fun to say it and as well as mean it sincerely. The 21st is on a Tuesday and I invite you to the Research Center for coffee and cookies. You can also tour the facility while you are there. (I wonder if the volunteers might take that day off because of Christmas. If so, I will let you know next week.)
COUNCIL MEETING
There will be a meeting on Monday the 6th of December. I saw in the River Press a picture last week of the new Council table that was not in place at the last meeting. In a phone conversation today (Monday,) the New City Hall is not quite ready for an open house. I will keep you posted.
VETERANS PHOTOS
I have only heard from two participants in the program that made me aware of errors in the supplement. One of the errors was in a bio. The Vet said that he did not do all the events that were listed under his name. So far, I have not found to whom the bio belongs to, but I am working on it.
Two weeks ago, Ken Robison, was not able to make it to the Research Center because of the weather. Last week I was not able to be there because of an appointment in Great Falls. I have over forty (40) pictures to be scanned by Ken, and bios to be typed into the computer. Perhaps at that time I will find the correct bio for the correct picture. Wish me good luck.
RECYCLE
Are you recycling your magazines and catalogs? I know that it is inconvenient to haul them to Great Falls and for those of you who do not know, there are bins at Sam’s Club and Albertson’s on the Northwest Bypass for magazines/catalogs and newspapers. I do not have the statistics at hand but hundreds of thousands trees are cut to make paper each year.
It was mind boggling this past week when I counted the catalogs I have received in the last month. Would you believe there were forty-three (43,) and many from the oddest businesses/locations that I have never heard of.
I remember a few months back writing about this same subject and saying that I wrote to “? (cannot remember,”) asking that I not get junk mail. Since I did that, I am getting more than ever. I, again, requested the address from the Post Office this week, and am passing it along to you. It is…Mail Preference Service, Direct Marketing, PO Box 643, Carmel, N.Y., 10512.
I also went on line to search Direct Marketing junk mail and came up with the website. You can register on line for a minimal fee or send a postcard to the above address.
However, remember that when you do this, those catalogs that you do use will also be removed from your address. I solved this problem a few years ago when a particular catalog company I ordered certain products from, was sending me a new catalog every two weeks. I called and asked if they would only send one every three (3) months. They said they could not do this. I solved by keeping the old catalog and ordering from it. The backfiring of that deal is that once I call in an order, I then start receiving their catalogs again every two weeks. That entails making another phone call to cancel again. What goes around comes around. Just think about the good you are doing for the environment. You may save a tree or two.
SO LONG FOR NOW
So much to do and so little time. I took a workshop that taught us to make a list every morning of six things you wanted to do that day. If you finished two on the list, you were batting 100%. Do not stress, and enjoy every minute of every day. I know you are thinking, “Easier said then done,” but at least try it. It is not worth the wear and tear on you.
GOD BLESS AMERICA
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
View From The Bridge 11/24/10
“VIEW from the BRIDGE”
By Muncie
11/24/10
CITY HALL
Attending the City Council meetings gave me the privilege of being the first person to be given a tour of their new digs. Mayor Morris was my tour guide along with Councilman Don Hazen. I am impressed. It is just what a City Hall should be and the entire city of Fort Benton should be very proud. From the front entrance to the back of the Police Department are orderly and a place for everything and everything in its place.
There are a few minor details to be completed but the most important features are finished (like the restrooms and the heating system.) The council tables are not in place yet but one great advantage of the council room is the acoustics. I could hear everything although the visitor chairs are not closer to the council tables. (Maybe I am not getting hard of hearing.) I still have a vivid memory of the inside as it was before and you have to see to believe the changes. There will be an open house that will be announced soon.
I can hardly wait until next spring. When the Visitors Information Center opens, the volunteers will be directing Visitors to the Bureau of Land Management building. We will be able to tell the Visitors to take note of our newly renovated City Hall and Police Department on the way.
LONGHORNS
I have not talked to any of the Football Team members but…we feel proud once again that the Longhorns won their game against Chinook 44 to 24. The Longhorns were Chinook’s only loss. It was the best game of the year. We are proud though that a team from our conference won the state championship but…there is that little glitch in our minds that we were the team that beat Chinook. It seems to be some sort of consolation.
VETERANS PHOTOS
The photos are still coming in much to my pleasure. However, now the corrections are being to trickle in. Unfortunately, those photos that were missed from the supplement will have to wait until next year. We are very sorry but there was confusion with having pictures being sent to four different places. I tried to note who brought me pictures but neglected to tell the Sunrise Bluffs, the River Press staff and the Research office to do the same. That made it difficult to obtain bios when I did not have a name and phone number to check them.
I am again urging those who turned in photos without bios to mail them to me at P.O. Box 866 or e-mail them at muncie1929@itstriangle.com I would like to do a special notebook with all the bios. Keep those photos coming. I hope that you are not tired of me nagging you about this project but I have found that at times it takes many times to get something like a photo. If you do not have a photo, then just send the bio and we will put it into a frame. Do not forget rank, (at the time of discharge or retirement,) name with middle initial, and the service they were in.
WEATHER
Well, it is all about the weather this week. Mother Nature dumped on us a bit more this past week because she went around us the week before. It is getting a little tough to handle not only the snow but also the cold. We did not leave the house over the weekend and will not until it warms up a bit. That may be Wednesday and I will have to get outside and get my River Press of course.
Our grandson, Grayson who now lives in Helena, loves winter/snow. I called him to see if it was snowing in Helena and he was so happy that it was time for sledding. I am happy that someone is happy about it. For me…we have said every year that when the winter type weather comes along, we may become Snowbirds. This may be the year but if I even really think about it, I get homesick. I do not like to be away from Fort Benton for any extended length of time. I think we will just tough it out another year.
PIE DAY
I do not know if the View had anything to do with the turnout for Pie Day, but it was more of a success this month. We arrived at the Golden Age about l0:15 a.m. and the Pie Ladies said that most of the pies were already gone. We did not know some people so perhaps next month we can meet them as we were a little pressed for time.
Gladys Peres brought a homemade cherry pie, (not a mix,) and her crust is so flakey. You are the Queen Pie Baker Gladys along with Arlene Ayers. I think there should be a class at the high school for pie making. It is a dying art and Mrs. Callender is taking over. There are other great pie makers as evidenced by the Summer Celebration Pie Contest but…for old fashioned, old-time pie baking; no one can beat Gladys and Arlene. Yummy.
WINTER CELEBRATION
Homes are being decorated and what fun it is to ride around after dark to check them out. Floats are now in preparation for the parade. All the businesses are gearing up for visits from the community. Our neighboring communities are also included in the day’s festivities. Try to visit all of them and take advantage of their specials and the Christmas Button. See if you can guess who Santa is on the button this year. He is different Santa than last year. Have fun.
IMPROVEMENT
H and O Parts has a new coat of white paint and looks bright, shiny and inviting. I remember like it was yesterday, when they painted it a few years ago. It seems like a couple of years ago but probably was about five. They did a lot of scraping and sanding because the weather plays havoc with the wood trim.
Some of the older buildings are also being improved like the old River Press building. Terri Baker has done a great job with her old building. I visited her the other day as she said she would do some picture framing jobs for the Veterans Photo project. Her plans for the building are moving along and I will keep you up to date on what is happening there.
SO LONG FOR NOW
You should be well into Christmas shopping, Christmas cards and cookie baking by this time next week. It is four weeks from Saturday and so much to do. Relax, enjoy, and do not be stressed. I am directing this to the women readers…”When momma ain’t happy, there ain’t nobody happy.” So be as happy as you possibly can and make it a holiday that everyone will remember.
GOD BLESS AMERICA
By Muncie
11/24/10
CITY HALL
Attending the City Council meetings gave me the privilege of being the first person to be given a tour of their new digs. Mayor Morris was my tour guide along with Councilman Don Hazen. I am impressed. It is just what a City Hall should be and the entire city of Fort Benton should be very proud. From the front entrance to the back of the Police Department are orderly and a place for everything and everything in its place.
There are a few minor details to be completed but the most important features are finished (like the restrooms and the heating system.) The council tables are not in place yet but one great advantage of the council room is the acoustics. I could hear everything although the visitor chairs are not closer to the council tables. (Maybe I am not getting hard of hearing.) I still have a vivid memory of the inside as it was before and you have to see to believe the changes. There will be an open house that will be announced soon.
I can hardly wait until next spring. When the Visitors Information Center opens, the volunteers will be directing Visitors to the Bureau of Land Management building. We will be able to tell the Visitors to take note of our newly renovated City Hall and Police Department on the way.
LONGHORNS
I have not talked to any of the Football Team members but…we feel proud once again that the Longhorns won their game against Chinook 44 to 24. The Longhorns were Chinook’s only loss. It was the best game of the year. We are proud though that a team from our conference won the state championship but…there is that little glitch in our minds that we were the team that beat Chinook. It seems to be some sort of consolation.
VETERANS PHOTOS
The photos are still coming in much to my pleasure. However, now the corrections are being to trickle in. Unfortunately, those photos that were missed from the supplement will have to wait until next year. We are very sorry but there was confusion with having pictures being sent to four different places. I tried to note who brought me pictures but neglected to tell the Sunrise Bluffs, the River Press staff and the Research office to do the same. That made it difficult to obtain bios when I did not have a name and phone number to check them.
I am again urging those who turned in photos without bios to mail them to me at P.O. Box 866 or e-mail them at muncie1929@itstriangle.com I would like to do a special notebook with all the bios. Keep those photos coming. I hope that you are not tired of me nagging you about this project but I have found that at times it takes many times to get something like a photo. If you do not have a photo, then just send the bio and we will put it into a frame. Do not forget rank, (at the time of discharge or retirement,) name with middle initial, and the service they were in.
WEATHER
Well, it is all about the weather this week. Mother Nature dumped on us a bit more this past week because she went around us the week before. It is getting a little tough to handle not only the snow but also the cold. We did not leave the house over the weekend and will not until it warms up a bit. That may be Wednesday and I will have to get outside and get my River Press of course.
Our grandson, Grayson who now lives in Helena, loves winter/snow. I called him to see if it was snowing in Helena and he was so happy that it was time for sledding. I am happy that someone is happy about it. For me…we have said every year that when the winter type weather comes along, we may become Snowbirds. This may be the year but if I even really think about it, I get homesick. I do not like to be away from Fort Benton for any extended length of time. I think we will just tough it out another year.
PIE DAY
I do not know if the View had anything to do with the turnout for Pie Day, but it was more of a success this month. We arrived at the Golden Age about l0:15 a.m. and the Pie Ladies said that most of the pies were already gone. We did not know some people so perhaps next month we can meet them as we were a little pressed for time.
Gladys Peres brought a homemade cherry pie, (not a mix,) and her crust is so flakey. You are the Queen Pie Baker Gladys along with Arlene Ayers. I think there should be a class at the high school for pie making. It is a dying art and Mrs. Callender is taking over. There are other great pie makers as evidenced by the Summer Celebration Pie Contest but…for old fashioned, old-time pie baking; no one can beat Gladys and Arlene. Yummy.
WINTER CELEBRATION
Homes are being decorated and what fun it is to ride around after dark to check them out. Floats are now in preparation for the parade. All the businesses are gearing up for visits from the community. Our neighboring communities are also included in the day’s festivities. Try to visit all of them and take advantage of their specials and the Christmas Button. See if you can guess who Santa is on the button this year. He is different Santa than last year. Have fun.
IMPROVEMENT
H and O Parts has a new coat of white paint and looks bright, shiny and inviting. I remember like it was yesterday, when they painted it a few years ago. It seems like a couple of years ago but probably was about five. They did a lot of scraping and sanding because the weather plays havoc with the wood trim.
Some of the older buildings are also being improved like the old River Press building. Terri Baker has done a great job with her old building. I visited her the other day as she said she would do some picture framing jobs for the Veterans Photo project. Her plans for the building are moving along and I will keep you up to date on what is happening there.
SO LONG FOR NOW
You should be well into Christmas shopping, Christmas cards and cookie baking by this time next week. It is four weeks from Saturday and so much to do. Relax, enjoy, and do not be stressed. I am directing this to the women readers…”When momma ain’t happy, there ain’t nobody happy.” So be as happy as you possibly can and make it a holiday that everyone will remember.
GOD BLESS AMERICA
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