VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE
By Muncie
9/4/19
SEPTEMBER MOON
This beautiful month’s moon is called the Full Harvest Moon or the Full Corn Moon. Its name is attributed to Native Americans because it marked when corn was supposed to be harvested. Most often, the September full moon is actually the Harvest Moon, which is the Full Moon closest to the autumn equinox. In two years out of three, the harvest moon comes in September, but in some years it is in October. At the peak of the harvest farmers can work late into the night by the light of this moon. Usually the full moon rises 50 minutes each night, but for a few nights around the Harvest Moon, the moon seems to rise at nearly the same time each night. It is 25 to 30 minutes later across the United States and only 10 to 20 minutes for much of Canada and Europe.
Corn, pumpkins, squash, beans, and wild rice, Staples for the Indians and are now ready for gathering.
The Full Moon is on Saturday the 14th. Wasn’t the Full Moon in August gorgeous? The sky was clear that night and the moon lit up the landscape. This month should be even more beautiful.
FORT BENTON ROCKS
The latest count on Facebook is 202 Rockers. They did “paint and hide” a lot this past week and several people told me that they found rocks and decided to keep them. I would hide them if I found any but I am really happy with the two
I have on my porch. GO OLIVIA.
RATTLERS
A couple of weeks ago as I was on my way to the Farmers Market, I met up with an old friend. It was Mike Skogen who was our Police Chief when I moved here 26 years ago. He has been retired for many years and we had a nice visit.
He told me the story of just having seen a rattlesnake in the middle of Main St. and 11th St. Of course, he knew how to handle the situation but I wanted to again warn readers, and especially new residents, to immediately call 911 and let the Police Officers handle what needs to be done. DO NOT try to handle the situation yourself. Also teach children to call 911.
I usually do a report on snake sightings toward the end of summer but I decided, because of this incident, to check it out now.
I checked with the Police Department on Labor Day (sorry about disturbing you on the holiday,) and there were about five sightings reported so far this year. Be on the lookout and watch where you are walking.
REMINDERS
Pinochle games are still being held at the Sunrise Bluffs. So, when these long, cold, and dreary days come around, spend a pleasant afternoon with friends who enjoy the same things that you do.
BOWLING
It is terrific exercise and offers the opportunity of enjoying an evening with friends. (We need all the friends we can get.)
On Monday the 9th Bowling will start at B Social. At a recent gathering the conversation came up about the Bowling Alley in the old days. Do you remember the days when pins were set up by boys who wanted the job? It was a fun place to be for young and old.
I bowled for many years but I know that today I could not even lift a ball much less throw it down an alley. However, the memories remain.
FARMERS MARKET
The Market continues on Thursday September 5th. Come on down and enjoy those harvest products and heavenly baked goods.
RECYCLE DAY
Recycle day is Saturday, September 7th. It is a great time to recycle all that stuff you accumulated all summer. It is such a great program and especially these days when we are burying ourselves in garbage.
LIONS CLUB
The Club is still collecting donated articles for their Huge Yard Sale at the Chouteau County Fair Grounds. It is September 14th and that is a week from Saturday. See the ad in the River Press for phone numbers to call for pickup.
An insider told me that they have already collected great donations and I love seeing who goes off with those treasures.
You must know what a great deal garage sales and flea markets are for young married couples and those who move into a new house. Those treasurers make it a home with items that were a part of someone’s life. They are collectables that meant so much to someone who perhaps no longer has a place to keep them. So, be sure to donate and then to come to the Fair Grounds to see what treasures you can use.
WEAR RED ON FRIDAYS to show support for our Troops.
GOD BLESS AMERICA, OUR TROOPS, POLICE OFFICERS, FIREMEN AND WOMEN, FOREST FIREMEN, AND EMT’s,
Showing posts with label September moon. Show all posts
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Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
View From The Bridge 9/5/18
VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE
By Muncie
9/5/18
SEPTEMBER MOON
I’ll bet you could have guessed this moon name. I have also written about it for years as you may remember. The Native Americans called it the Full Corn Moon or Harvest Moon. It marked the time when the corn could be harvested. Often the full moon, September Harvest Moon, is the full moon closest to the autumn equinox. It occurs two years out of three in September. At the peak of the harvest farmers can work late into the night by the light of the moon. Crops that Indians harvest the most at this time are corn, pumpkins, squash, beans, and wild rice. (It all sounds so good to me.)
The full moon is on Monday the 24th.
THE LONGHORNS ARE COMING
A week ago last Tuesday, my daughter Jennifer made her weekly visit to Fort Benton to help me with whatever I needed help with. When she arrived at 4:45 she had this story for me.
She was on St. Charles near the football field. She saw the team running across the field. They ran through the back gate heading toward the hill. “Now”, she said, “I have stopped on the road for ducks in Great Falls, on highways for deer and antelope but never before for Longhorns to cross the road.” (This is where I misunderstood and I said, “You mean that someone in town has Longhorn cattle.”) “No Mom, it was the Longhorn football team. The first runner held up his hand for me to stop which I was doing anyway, and the coach waved to me.” She thought that you readers would enjoy that story. GO HORNS!
2nd GAME
Randy and I were not able to go Hobson for the first football game but we were at the field on Friday evening for the 2nd game. What a perfect night for a football game. The stands were full, the Cheerleaders were doing their thing and the band was playing to get us in the spirit of excitement. I did not attend Fort Benton High School but having lived here for 25 years I definitely have the Longhorn spirit. I love high school and college football but that is as far as I go. The only thing that would have made it a more perfect evening would have been a full moon. In its place was a period of 20 minutes time when the sun was setting and shined on the bluffs.
FROM THE GRAPEVINE
On last Saturday I received a call with the news that the Golden Age Senior Center will again be open on Sundays. I believe that I was the one who was most upset when they closed. My Sundays were so special when I’d go there for dinner and visits with my widow friends. I sat at a table where most of my friends no longer cook. God bless those who do and I was grateful for those who do cook.
The price of the Sunday dinner will be $6.00. I would like to pass on that everyone is invited to eat at the Senior Center. You do not have to be a member or be younger than the age of 60. It is a special place for a family reunion and you do not have to do dishes. Hurray! See you there.
As I understand it the Center will not be open on Saturdays. I did mention last week that the Tuesday night dinners will resume on September 18th. Sign up at the Center or call 622-3601, Please support these Tuesday night dinners and the Sunday dinners to keep them on going. If you are 60 years old or older, you can be a most welcome member of the Center. There will be more information about being a member and what the Center is all about at a later date. GO SENIORS
CHOUTEAU COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS
A week from next Saturday, the 15th, will be the first entertainment evening of the 2018/2019season for the Chouteau County Performing Arts program. It is Pub night and will be held at the Montana Agricultural Center. It features Cold Hard Cash with The Tennessee Three singing all your favorite Johnny Cash songs. What a great way to start the new season.
If you do not yet have your season ticket you will find Randy at the Farmers Market every Thursday. Discounted tickets are still available until the first performance.
Please make me happy Folks by filling that Fort Benton Elementary School auditorium’s 400 seats for the following performances. I just cannot believe that there are people who do not like to be entertained especially by musical entertainment. You have it all right here in Fort Benton, MT. These shows have performed in Las Vegas and New York City. You pay big bucks if you attend their shows in big cities. A season’s discounted ticket is $45.00. If you want to attend just one show it will cost you $15.00 so why not buy a season ticket for 8 shows?
You owe it to yourself to have a night out once a month and what better way than to listen to great music. No matter what your taste is you can always find something you enjoy at the Chouteau County Performing Arts performances. See you there!
CONSTRUCTION
Front Street is just about completed and it’s looking great. It is straightened and looks to be two defined lanes. The Swimming Pool parking area is expanded a bit. Front Street was a thorn in everyone’s side and a huge thank you to whoever is responsible because it was most likely the worst of all the bad roads in Fort Benton. With the curb in place it should be easier to drive.
VAN/BUS SERVICE
My weekly report finds that there is one volunteer that will drive to Great Falls. Unfortunately, the need is for THREE MORE VOLUNTEER DRIVERS. That would complete a schedule of a once a month day to do the driving. Please call Kelly at 622-3022 at the Court House if you think you might be able to volunteer. Get more facts from her. There are many people who would like a van/bus running especially with the cooler weather coming on.
GOD BLESS AMERICA, OUR TROOPS, POLICE OFFICERS, FIRE FIGHTERS, AND EMT’s. WEAR RED ON FRIDAYS. FLY YOUR AMERICAN FLAGS WITH PRIDE. (IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ONE, GET ONE A.S.A.P. )
By Muncie
9/5/18
SEPTEMBER MOON
I’ll bet you could have guessed this moon name. I have also written about it for years as you may remember. The Native Americans called it the Full Corn Moon or Harvest Moon. It marked the time when the corn could be harvested. Often the full moon, September Harvest Moon, is the full moon closest to the autumn equinox. It occurs two years out of three in September. At the peak of the harvest farmers can work late into the night by the light of the moon. Crops that Indians harvest the most at this time are corn, pumpkins, squash, beans, and wild rice. (It all sounds so good to me.)
The full moon is on Monday the 24th.
THE LONGHORNS ARE COMING
A week ago last Tuesday, my daughter Jennifer made her weekly visit to Fort Benton to help me with whatever I needed help with. When she arrived at 4:45 she had this story for me.
She was on St. Charles near the football field. She saw the team running across the field. They ran through the back gate heading toward the hill. “Now”, she said, “I have stopped on the road for ducks in Great Falls, on highways for deer and antelope but never before for Longhorns to cross the road.” (This is where I misunderstood and I said, “You mean that someone in town has Longhorn cattle.”) “No Mom, it was the Longhorn football team. The first runner held up his hand for me to stop which I was doing anyway, and the coach waved to me.” She thought that you readers would enjoy that story. GO HORNS!
2nd GAME
Randy and I were not able to go Hobson for the first football game but we were at the field on Friday evening for the 2nd game. What a perfect night for a football game. The stands were full, the Cheerleaders were doing their thing and the band was playing to get us in the spirit of excitement. I did not attend Fort Benton High School but having lived here for 25 years I definitely have the Longhorn spirit. I love high school and college football but that is as far as I go. The only thing that would have made it a more perfect evening would have been a full moon. In its place was a period of 20 minutes time when the sun was setting and shined on the bluffs.
FROM THE GRAPEVINE
On last Saturday I received a call with the news that the Golden Age Senior Center will again be open on Sundays. I believe that I was the one who was most upset when they closed. My Sundays were so special when I’d go there for dinner and visits with my widow friends. I sat at a table where most of my friends no longer cook. God bless those who do and I was grateful for those who do cook.
The price of the Sunday dinner will be $6.00. I would like to pass on that everyone is invited to eat at the Senior Center. You do not have to be a member or be younger than the age of 60. It is a special place for a family reunion and you do not have to do dishes. Hurray! See you there.
As I understand it the Center will not be open on Saturdays. I did mention last week that the Tuesday night dinners will resume on September 18th. Sign up at the Center or call 622-3601, Please support these Tuesday night dinners and the Sunday dinners to keep them on going. If you are 60 years old or older, you can be a most welcome member of the Center. There will be more information about being a member and what the Center is all about at a later date. GO SENIORS
CHOUTEAU COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS
A week from next Saturday, the 15th, will be the first entertainment evening of the 2018/2019season for the Chouteau County Performing Arts program. It is Pub night and will be held at the Montana Agricultural Center. It features Cold Hard Cash with The Tennessee Three singing all your favorite Johnny Cash songs. What a great way to start the new season.
If you do not yet have your season ticket you will find Randy at the Farmers Market every Thursday. Discounted tickets are still available until the first performance.
Please make me happy Folks by filling that Fort Benton Elementary School auditorium’s 400 seats for the following performances. I just cannot believe that there are people who do not like to be entertained especially by musical entertainment. You have it all right here in Fort Benton, MT. These shows have performed in Las Vegas and New York City. You pay big bucks if you attend their shows in big cities. A season’s discounted ticket is $45.00. If you want to attend just one show it will cost you $15.00 so why not buy a season ticket for 8 shows?
You owe it to yourself to have a night out once a month and what better way than to listen to great music. No matter what your taste is you can always find something you enjoy at the Chouteau County Performing Arts performances. See you there!
CONSTRUCTION
Front Street is just about completed and it’s looking great. It is straightened and looks to be two defined lanes. The Swimming Pool parking area is expanded a bit. Front Street was a thorn in everyone’s side and a huge thank you to whoever is responsible because it was most likely the worst of all the bad roads in Fort Benton. With the curb in place it should be easier to drive.
VAN/BUS SERVICE
My weekly report finds that there is one volunteer that will drive to Great Falls. Unfortunately, the need is for THREE MORE VOLUNTEER DRIVERS. That would complete a schedule of a once a month day to do the driving. Please call Kelly at 622-3022 at the Court House if you think you might be able to volunteer. Get more facts from her. There are many people who would like a van/bus running especially with the cooler weather coming on.
GOD BLESS AMERICA, OUR TROOPS, POLICE OFFICERS, FIRE FIGHTERS, AND EMT’s. WEAR RED ON FRIDAYS. FLY YOUR AMERICAN FLAGS WITH PRIDE. (IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ONE, GET ONE A.S.A.P. )
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
View From The Bridge 9/6/17
VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE
By Muncie
9/6/17
SEPTEMBER MOON
Not only is September my favorite month but the September moon is too. It always seems brighter, silvery, and as the Kiddos say today…COOL.
Its name is the Full Corn Moon or the Full Harvest Moon which also accounts for why it is my favorite. Actually all of the Moon names come from the Native Americans. They found the Full Corn Moon the time to harvest. Two out of three years The Full Harvest Moon comes in September. Because it is closes to the Equinox, farmers can work for into the night as the moon rises earlier and set sets later than any other moon. So enjoy!
The full moon is on Wednesday the 6th this month. You may not get this information by the 6th but I am sure you will know it by the bright “Shine on, shine on Harvest Moon.”
SUNRISE BLUFFS
Another of their great Pinochle Parties will be held on Monday, September 11th at 11:00 p.m. As Usual there will be great prizes and refreshments. Please call Joan P. at 622-4212to let them know that you will be attending. These games have grown in popularity and a good way to get to know those who love the game. Have a wonderful time Folks. Everyone is welcome and it is open to all.
C.C.P.A.
It is time for the season to begin again and what a beginning it will be. On Wednesday, September 27th at 7:00 p.m. at the Fort Benton Elementary School auditorium will appear the Twin Kennedy’s. At Consortium in January, the Twins were a smashing success. They are identical twins and the only way you can tell them apart is that one plays the fiddle and the other the guitar. They both sing and their music consists of country, jazz, and classical.
You will be completely captivated and trying to tell them apart is nearly impossible. They are so entertaining that you will want them back again in Fort Benton. It is not too late to buy your seasons ticket at the discounted price. Call Randy Morger at 622-5405 for your season’s tickets. Look over the flyer you received in the mail to see what you have in store for you. If there is something that would not interest you…give you ticket to someone else. Please support the Chouteau County Performing Arts if you go or do not go to the shows. Every organization in town needs support one way or another. Let us support one another as much as possible. See you there.
LIONS
This will be the biggest garage sale of all time. This “biggie” of the year will be held on Saturday, September 30th from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. It will be in the Commercial Building at the Chouteau County Fair Grounds. It will be inside and not outside like previous years. That will be great change weather wise. We might have some rain by then.” One person’s throw away is another person’s treasure.” I know you will find a special treasure there that you can’t live without.
What I am asking here is for your donations. The best part of this sale is that the Lions will gladly pick up your donations NOW in preparation for the sale. Please call Don F. at 622- 5274, Henry S. at 622-4204, or Brian E. at 570-1399 and they will be Johnny-on-the-spot with picking up whatever you have to offer.
This sale is in coordination with the City of Fort Benton’s fall cleanup. Please use that cleanup program to get rid of junk. I know it is going from one end of town to the other but after our entire town is only 2 miles long and 4 blocks wide. (We no longer even have a blinking light. Now that is rural Montana. This is how I describe my town to outsiders.)
Please support the Lions Club because of the good works they do. The scholarships alone are a big deal and every penny of your donations goes toward good works. They have no administrative costs. See you there.
HELLO
I would like to say hello to some special friends that read the View regularly. Dr. Jeff who lives in Great Falls checks on me weekly and tells friends of mine here in Fort Benton to say hello to me. That’s made my day several times lately and I appreciate the concern.
PIE DAY
On Friday the 15h we pie eaters welcome back for the season the once a month PIE DAY. This month it will not be on the 2nd Friday of the month but on the 3rd because of schedule conflicts. I do not bake pies any longer although I loved doing that at one time. I do not think I ever baked a pie for PIE DAY but have enjoyed them since they began years ago. (I tend to concentrate on Lemon Bars and that is my joke of the week.)
So to support the Golden Age Senior Center and support their efforts, please be there on Friday the 15th at 1:00 p.m. Bring your friends and neighbors and enjoy a great cup of coffee and a piece of lovingly baked pie.
I know that there are many new people in town and I invite them to come to the Golden Age Senior Center. There may be some activity that would interest you or perhaps would you like to have lunch at the reasonably priced meal at 12:00 p.m. on weekdays and 1:00 on Sundays. There is also the option of Meal-on-Wheels delivered right to your home. (Check the River Press for the weekly menu schedules.) There is also a Tuesday night dinner every 3rd Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. These are fun fabulous dinners that Chef Betty with her aid Brenda labor over. Added to that are games, puzzles, and musical entertainment. Several times the C.C.P.A. concert is the same evening at 7:00 p.m. and I call it the dinner/theatre evening. Please come and join us and made some new friends.
GOD BLESS AMERICA, OUR TROOPS, PLICE OFFICERS, EMT’s, VOLUNTEER FIREMEN, and FIRE FIGHTERS all around MONTANA.
Due to popular demand, I was talked into breaking my promise put in last week’s edition of the River Press. I said that I would not mention again about the wearing red on Fridays, putting a green bulb in your porch light and most important to fly the American flag. I had become discouraged about not seeing the results that I would have liked to see and so I decided never to urge people to do as I do. However, I had several very patriotic persons ask me to keep reminding readers that to fly a flag is showing love of your country. I do promise though that I will not mention it every week.
As to the “Support Our Troops” shirts I am asking if anyone has an L size that they will sell to me. I wash mine every week and it is getting worn out. Thanks for your time and trouble.
By Muncie
9/6/17
SEPTEMBER MOON
Not only is September my favorite month but the September moon is too. It always seems brighter, silvery, and as the Kiddos say today…COOL.
Its name is the Full Corn Moon or the Full Harvest Moon which also accounts for why it is my favorite. Actually all of the Moon names come from the Native Americans. They found the Full Corn Moon the time to harvest. Two out of three years The Full Harvest Moon comes in September. Because it is closes to the Equinox, farmers can work for into the night as the moon rises earlier and set sets later than any other moon. So enjoy!
The full moon is on Wednesday the 6th this month. You may not get this information by the 6th but I am sure you will know it by the bright “Shine on, shine on Harvest Moon.”
SUNRISE BLUFFS
Another of their great Pinochle Parties will be held on Monday, September 11th at 11:00 p.m. As Usual there will be great prizes and refreshments. Please call Joan P. at 622-4212to let them know that you will be attending. These games have grown in popularity and a good way to get to know those who love the game. Have a wonderful time Folks. Everyone is welcome and it is open to all.
C.C.P.A.
It is time for the season to begin again and what a beginning it will be. On Wednesday, September 27th at 7:00 p.m. at the Fort Benton Elementary School auditorium will appear the Twin Kennedy’s. At Consortium in January, the Twins were a smashing success. They are identical twins and the only way you can tell them apart is that one plays the fiddle and the other the guitar. They both sing and their music consists of country, jazz, and classical.
You will be completely captivated and trying to tell them apart is nearly impossible. They are so entertaining that you will want them back again in Fort Benton. It is not too late to buy your seasons ticket at the discounted price. Call Randy Morger at 622-5405 for your season’s tickets. Look over the flyer you received in the mail to see what you have in store for you. If there is something that would not interest you…give you ticket to someone else. Please support the Chouteau County Performing Arts if you go or do not go to the shows. Every organization in town needs support one way or another. Let us support one another as much as possible. See you there.
LIONS
This will be the biggest garage sale of all time. This “biggie” of the year will be held on Saturday, September 30th from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. It will be in the Commercial Building at the Chouteau County Fair Grounds. It will be inside and not outside like previous years. That will be great change weather wise. We might have some rain by then.” One person’s throw away is another person’s treasure.” I know you will find a special treasure there that you can’t live without.
What I am asking here is for your donations. The best part of this sale is that the Lions will gladly pick up your donations NOW in preparation for the sale. Please call Don F. at 622- 5274, Henry S. at 622-4204, or Brian E. at 570-1399 and they will be Johnny-on-the-spot with picking up whatever you have to offer.
This sale is in coordination with the City of Fort Benton’s fall cleanup. Please use that cleanup program to get rid of junk. I know it is going from one end of town to the other but after our entire town is only 2 miles long and 4 blocks wide. (We no longer even have a blinking light. Now that is rural Montana. This is how I describe my town to outsiders.)
Please support the Lions Club because of the good works they do. The scholarships alone are a big deal and every penny of your donations goes toward good works. They have no administrative costs. See you there.
HELLO
I would like to say hello to some special friends that read the View regularly. Dr. Jeff who lives in Great Falls checks on me weekly and tells friends of mine here in Fort Benton to say hello to me. That’s made my day several times lately and I appreciate the concern.
PIE DAY
On Friday the 15h we pie eaters welcome back for the season the once a month PIE DAY. This month it will not be on the 2nd Friday of the month but on the 3rd because of schedule conflicts. I do not bake pies any longer although I loved doing that at one time. I do not think I ever baked a pie for PIE DAY but have enjoyed them since they began years ago. (I tend to concentrate on Lemon Bars and that is my joke of the week.)
So to support the Golden Age Senior Center and support their efforts, please be there on Friday the 15th at 1:00 p.m. Bring your friends and neighbors and enjoy a great cup of coffee and a piece of lovingly baked pie.
I know that there are many new people in town and I invite them to come to the Golden Age Senior Center. There may be some activity that would interest you or perhaps would you like to have lunch at the reasonably priced meal at 12:00 p.m. on weekdays and 1:00 on Sundays. There is also the option of Meal-on-Wheels delivered right to your home. (Check the River Press for the weekly menu schedules.) There is also a Tuesday night dinner every 3rd Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. These are fun fabulous dinners that Chef Betty with her aid Brenda labor over. Added to that are games, puzzles, and musical entertainment. Several times the C.C.P.A. concert is the same evening at 7:00 p.m. and I call it the dinner/theatre evening. Please come and join us and made some new friends.
GOD BLESS AMERICA, OUR TROOPS, PLICE OFFICERS, EMT’s, VOLUNTEER FIREMEN, and FIRE FIGHTERS all around MONTANA.
Due to popular demand, I was talked into breaking my promise put in last week’s edition of the River Press. I said that I would not mention again about the wearing red on Fridays, putting a green bulb in your porch light and most important to fly the American flag. I had become discouraged about not seeing the results that I would have liked to see and so I decided never to urge people to do as I do. However, I had several very patriotic persons ask me to keep reminding readers that to fly a flag is showing love of your country. I do promise though that I will not mention it every week.
As to the “Support Our Troops” shirts I am asking if anyone has an L size that they will sell to me. I wash mine every week and it is getting worn out. Thanks for your time and trouble.
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
VIEW from the BRIDGE
By Muncie
8/31//16
SEPTEMBER MOON
My favorite month’s moon is called the Corn Moon or the Harvest Moon. Two years out of three the Harvest Moon comes in September and the other in October. Obviously the name indicates harvest time when farmers can work late hours by the light of the moon. (Even though it is my favorite month weather wise, it is a bit sad because fall is upon us. Can winter be far behind?) The full moon will be Friday, September 16th. Enjoy!
CELEBRATION QUILTS
The quilt drawing raffle ticket stated that the quilts were to be drawn at the Chouteau County Fair. They were not because it was suggested that the winners be drawn at Connie Jenkins Fund Raiser on September 10th. That gave the committee three more weeks to sell tickets.
The proceeds from the raffle support next year’s Summer Celebration. If you enjoy Summer Celebration then please purchase a raffle ticket to support it. Excuses like, “My wife makes quilts,” or “I have enough quilts,” does not cut it with me. So, if you win the quilt you can give it away as a gift or donate it back again. You could also donate it to the Ag Museum and that would be a wonderful thing to do.
The cost of a raffle ticket is $5.00. It would be fantastic if we could sell all 1,000 tickets to help support the biggest event in Fort Benton.
Please reconsider and find me at the next two Farmers Market on the 1st and 8th of September. You can also find me at the Connie Jenkins Fund Raiser on September 10th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Ag Center. Connie has fought a most difficult battle against cancer and has handled Summer Celebration since 1992.
DO YOU REMEMBER?
A few years ago an author named Susanna came to town and visited The Friends of the Library. She read a couple of chapters from a book she was writing about Fort Benton and the Missouri River.
I received a phone call on Tuesday evening a couple of weeks ago from her husband, Stuart, who had just spent 5 days on the river. He was calling to say hello from Susanna. The next morning he came over to visit and I found out that she had a book of short stories published about a month ago. The Fort Benton book will be out next year.
It was a nice surprise and I am now in touch with Susanna again as the old e-mail number had been changed.
WHO KNEW!
I am due for my driver’s license next month. The last time I got a license I did it by mail. I had to have an eye test at the Eye Clinic and a physical exam. I mailed those two forms into the bureau and received my license.
This year I received a green postcard telling me that I was due for a license. I went to the Eye Clinic again for my eye exam and then called the number on the green card to get the papers to fill out for my physical.
This is where the “WHO KNEW” came in. I found that I could only get a license by mail once. However, I could make an appointment instead of standing in line. I did not have to get a physical but needed to have my picture taken for this year.
When I inquired as to the change in procedure I was told that these changes went into effect a year ago. WHO KNEW! It is not a subject that one gets involved in. Several people I spoke to knew but never thought to tell me about it.
A couple of people asked me if I had a license to drive my Go-Go. I was also asked if I have ever gotten a ticket for driving too fast. No, I never have because the fastest I can go is 10 mph. I love that little machine and when it gets too cold I will have to resort to my truck. I filled the truck with gas in the spring and still have 3/4/ of a tank of gas left. Let no one say I put any pollution into the air.
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
Everyone has a story. This one about the Antiques Road Show came from Dee Spencer who lives in our sister town of Geraldine. If you are familiar with this TV show on PBS, (Public Broadcasting System,) then you will enjoy her story.
Dee’s son Ken drove her to Salt Lake City where about 1,000 other people gathered with their 2 antique items to have them professionally appraised. Out of those 1,000 people about 4 to 6 were chosen to be featured on the TV show. About a half dozen people were shown at the end of the show whose questionable items were not worth very much money. (That is so humorous.)
Each item that was chosen was evaluated by a professional antique dealer in his field. It was interesting to hear about the history of the piece and how much it was worth.
It was so interesting when, for instance, an old desk was shown. The expert would show them a little secret drawer. He or she would know what kind of wood was used and the date it was made. I really loved watching the show on Saturdays evenings after Backroads of Montana and knew nothing about how people took their precious items to the show for inspection.
So, General Federation of Woman’s Clubs take note. Dee would be an interesting speaker if you could talk her into it.
BINGO
It is time again and it seems as though it just ended for the summer. Games at the Golden Age Senior Center will begin on Thursday September 1st and at the VFW on Monday the 3rd of October. I know this will make quite a few fans very happy and good luck to all.
WATER, WATER
How do you use water?
7. One flush of the toilet can use up to 6 ½ gallons of water. (Put a brick in the tank.)
8. Automatic dishwashers uses 9 to 12 gallons of water white hand washing dishes can use up to 20 gallons. (Invest in a dishwasher and not only save on water but save on work.)
9. Approximately 1 million miles of pipelines and aqueducts carry water to the United States and Canada. That’s enough pipe line to circle the earth 40 times.
10. A tomato is about 90% water. An apple, a pineapple, and an ear of corn are about 80% water.
11. In the United States we spend about 61 billion each year for bottled water.
12. 3.5 million people a year die from water related diseases.
The World Bank predicts that by 2025, 2/3rds of the world population will run short of fresh drinking water. (Now that is scary!)
This has certainly been an eye opener. If you have any questions or are interesting in the program being repeated, please contact the Upper Missouri Interpretive Center.
DEMENTIA/ALTZHEIMERS
It is Monday afternoon about 2:30 p.m. and I just returned from the Golden Age Senior Center. There speakers, as I told you about last week, presenting information about the above subjects. There were 18 people in attendance and the Center seemed pleased with those figures. I, of course, was not. I always look for larger participation numbers for these very informative events. The information was so vast that it would be difficult to pass along. All I can suggest, if you need information, is to call me and I can give you phone numbers to call.
There was information about how far along people are into the heredity disease, when they are in need of specialized care, and help for the caretakers. Unfortunately Fort Benton does not have a support group. I will call the Health Department and the Missouri River Medical Center in the next week and see if there is interest in starting one.
Support groups are very important because there are people who have been through it. From their conversations and sharing, a caretaker can judge when their loved one or themselves need help. Some patients need professional nursing care or other needs that families are not qualified for. Get all the help you can because one of the important points was for the caretaker to take care of themselves.
OBSERVATIONS
“Time heals everything.”
GOD BLESS AMERICA, OUR TROOPS, ALL THOSE WHO ARE IN PROTECTIVE JOBS, and WEAR RED ON FRIDAYS.
By Muncie
8/31//16
SEPTEMBER MOON
My favorite month’s moon is called the Corn Moon or the Harvest Moon. Two years out of three the Harvest Moon comes in September and the other in October. Obviously the name indicates harvest time when farmers can work late hours by the light of the moon. (Even though it is my favorite month weather wise, it is a bit sad because fall is upon us. Can winter be far behind?) The full moon will be Friday, September 16th. Enjoy!
CELEBRATION QUILTS
The quilt drawing raffle ticket stated that the quilts were to be drawn at the Chouteau County Fair. They were not because it was suggested that the winners be drawn at Connie Jenkins Fund Raiser on September 10th. That gave the committee three more weeks to sell tickets.
The proceeds from the raffle support next year’s Summer Celebration. If you enjoy Summer Celebration then please purchase a raffle ticket to support it. Excuses like, “My wife makes quilts,” or “I have enough quilts,” does not cut it with me. So, if you win the quilt you can give it away as a gift or donate it back again. You could also donate it to the Ag Museum and that would be a wonderful thing to do.
The cost of a raffle ticket is $5.00. It would be fantastic if we could sell all 1,000 tickets to help support the biggest event in Fort Benton.
Please reconsider and find me at the next two Farmers Market on the 1st and 8th of September. You can also find me at the Connie Jenkins Fund Raiser on September 10th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Ag Center. Connie has fought a most difficult battle against cancer and has handled Summer Celebration since 1992.
DO YOU REMEMBER?
A few years ago an author named Susanna came to town and visited The Friends of the Library. She read a couple of chapters from a book she was writing about Fort Benton and the Missouri River.
I received a phone call on Tuesday evening a couple of weeks ago from her husband, Stuart, who had just spent 5 days on the river. He was calling to say hello from Susanna. The next morning he came over to visit and I found out that she had a book of short stories published about a month ago. The Fort Benton book will be out next year.
It was a nice surprise and I am now in touch with Susanna again as the old e-mail number had been changed.
WHO KNEW!
I am due for my driver’s license next month. The last time I got a license I did it by mail. I had to have an eye test at the Eye Clinic and a physical exam. I mailed those two forms into the bureau and received my license.
This year I received a green postcard telling me that I was due for a license. I went to the Eye Clinic again for my eye exam and then called the number on the green card to get the papers to fill out for my physical.
This is where the “WHO KNEW” came in. I found that I could only get a license by mail once. However, I could make an appointment instead of standing in line. I did not have to get a physical but needed to have my picture taken for this year.
When I inquired as to the change in procedure I was told that these changes went into effect a year ago. WHO KNEW! It is not a subject that one gets involved in. Several people I spoke to knew but never thought to tell me about it.
A couple of people asked me if I had a license to drive my Go-Go. I was also asked if I have ever gotten a ticket for driving too fast. No, I never have because the fastest I can go is 10 mph. I love that little machine and when it gets too cold I will have to resort to my truck. I filled the truck with gas in the spring and still have 3/4/ of a tank of gas left. Let no one say I put any pollution into the air.
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
Everyone has a story. This one about the Antiques Road Show came from Dee Spencer who lives in our sister town of Geraldine. If you are familiar with this TV show on PBS, (Public Broadcasting System,) then you will enjoy her story.
Dee’s son Ken drove her to Salt Lake City where about 1,000 other people gathered with their 2 antique items to have them professionally appraised. Out of those 1,000 people about 4 to 6 were chosen to be featured on the TV show. About a half dozen people were shown at the end of the show whose questionable items were not worth very much money. (That is so humorous.)
Each item that was chosen was evaluated by a professional antique dealer in his field. It was interesting to hear about the history of the piece and how much it was worth.
It was so interesting when, for instance, an old desk was shown. The expert would show them a little secret drawer. He or she would know what kind of wood was used and the date it was made. I really loved watching the show on Saturdays evenings after Backroads of Montana and knew nothing about how people took their precious items to the show for inspection.
So, General Federation of Woman’s Clubs take note. Dee would be an interesting speaker if you could talk her into it.
BINGO
It is time again and it seems as though it just ended for the summer. Games at the Golden Age Senior Center will begin on Thursday September 1st and at the VFW on Monday the 3rd of October. I know this will make quite a few fans very happy and good luck to all.
WATER, WATER
How do you use water?
7. One flush of the toilet can use up to 6 ½ gallons of water. (Put a brick in the tank.)
8. Automatic dishwashers uses 9 to 12 gallons of water white hand washing dishes can use up to 20 gallons. (Invest in a dishwasher and not only save on water but save on work.)
9. Approximately 1 million miles of pipelines and aqueducts carry water to the United States and Canada. That’s enough pipe line to circle the earth 40 times.
10. A tomato is about 90% water. An apple, a pineapple, and an ear of corn are about 80% water.
11. In the United States we spend about 61 billion each year for bottled water.
12. 3.5 million people a year die from water related diseases.
The World Bank predicts that by 2025, 2/3rds of the world population will run short of fresh drinking water. (Now that is scary!)
This has certainly been an eye opener. If you have any questions or are interesting in the program being repeated, please contact the Upper Missouri Interpretive Center.
DEMENTIA/ALTZHEIMERS
It is Monday afternoon about 2:30 p.m. and I just returned from the Golden Age Senior Center. There speakers, as I told you about last week, presenting information about the above subjects. There were 18 people in attendance and the Center seemed pleased with those figures. I, of course, was not. I always look for larger participation numbers for these very informative events. The information was so vast that it would be difficult to pass along. All I can suggest, if you need information, is to call me and I can give you phone numbers to call.
There was information about how far along people are into the heredity disease, when they are in need of specialized care, and help for the caretakers. Unfortunately Fort Benton does not have a support group. I will call the Health Department and the Missouri River Medical Center in the next week and see if there is interest in starting one.
Support groups are very important because there are people who have been through it. From their conversations and sharing, a caretaker can judge when their loved one or themselves need help. Some patients need professional nursing care or other needs that families are not qualified for. Get all the help you can because one of the important points was for the caretaker to take care of themselves.
OBSERVATIONS
“Time heals everything.”
GOD BLESS AMERICA, OUR TROOPS, ALL THOSE WHO ARE IN PROTECTIVE JOBS, and WEAR RED ON FRIDAYS.
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
View From The Bridge 9/2/15
VIEW from the BRIDGE
By Muncie
9/2/15
SEPTEMBER MOON
Last night, 8/29/15, we saw a view of the full moon through the smoke on our way home to Fort Benton from Missoula. We glimpsed it when we left Missoula. It was very faint because the smoke there was heavier in that area. It never really cleared but became less as we traveled toward home. The moon was huge, full, red, and later an orange color. It was gorgeous.
September is my favorite month. Full Corn Moon or Full Harvest Moon is its names. All of the names of the moons are from Native Americans and the Full Corn Moon was the time when the corn was to be harvested. The Full Harvest Moon is actually the full September moon closest to the equinox. It usually occurs two years out of three when it may occur in October. The Almanac has the interesting story about how during Harvest Moon time, it rises 20 to 30 minutes earlier each night as compared with the normal 50 minutes. You can keep track, if this interests you, by checking the Fort Benton weather site for times of the moon risings. The farmers can work late into the night by the light of the moon.
PIE DAY
Next week, Friday the 11th of September, there will be a Bake Sale and PIE DAY at the Golden Age Senior Center at 12:30 p.m.) Note: the time has changed again.) There has not been good support for this fund raiser. For the “faithful pie eaters,” it is a long time tradition. Please do not let it go by the wayside as the many other events that needed support. I think that the members of the Senior Center work too hard at all that baking. The women that I talked with about their hard work said that they love to do it. (Note: They use their own money to buy the ingredients.)
Keep in mind that if you want a whole pie to call the Center at 622-3601 and order it the Monday before. Please do not come in early on Friday and take a whole pie. It doesn’t leave much choice for those who only want one piece of pie and coffee.
The Fort Benton Golden Age Senior Center is one of a kind. It is the only Senior Center in a far reaching area that serves meals and delivers Meals on Wheels 7 days a week. It is open to the public and it is a dinner for which you would have to pay twice as much for a sandwich. It is served buffet style so you can have seconds. The Sunday dinners are served at 1:00 p.m. instead of noon. They are special because the tables are set with your tableware, napkins, tablecloths/place mats, condiments, water, and coffee.
It is a social get-together. For those who go every day for dinner, it is like family. There is always a puzzle being worked on, card playing, blood pressure testing, bake sales, and of course the awesome PIE DAY. FRIDAY IS PIE DAY is my motto once a month. Again, please do not let it be gone with the wind. There won’t be another day tomorrow. Once events are gone or are said to be postponed until another time, it never happens.
Cooler weather will be upon us soon. It is so nice to take a break once a month to enjoy homemade pie and a coffee cup that is bottomless. Nowhere around can you get the combination for such a reasonable price.
Who knew? You can drop into the Center any morning and have a cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, for a donation, about 9:30 a.m. and the coffee will be ready. (There is also exercise class at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Come a little later if you do not have an inclination to exercise. (That is my joke for this week.)
WALKING THE HALLS
I hear a lot of talk about walking but as yet I have not seen anyone at the high school or the Ag Center. I walked the high school Monday through Thursday and the Ag Friday through Sunday this summer. However, the high school closed two weeks before school began to polish and wax the floors.
The Ag Museum opens at 10:30 a.m. and that fit my schedule very well as I had been doing that all summer. Once school began, I have to walk at 4:00 p.m. The Ag Museum will only be open until the end of September so I will continue to walk there and then switch to the high school. I haven’t figured out yet where to walk on Saturday and Sunday. I hope the weather holds cool for the next few months and I can say, “Walking Trail…here I come.
VOLLEYBALL
When I found I could not get to the football game in Chester last Friday, I decided to go to the Volleyball game. It was so exciting and I wanna play volleyball. I would have loved it and what little I knew about the game. It was my very first game. Who knew what orange lines were, who a line judge was, and why the clock wasn’t running? I had to ask those fans who sat around me what was going on. What I liked so much about the game is that all the 6 players played. It was a real team effort. The Junior Varsity won the 3 games out of 5 and it was awesome. Unfortunately I had to leave before the Varsity Team played as it was a tad too warm for me in the building.
At this point I would like to say thank you to all the individual sponsors and business sponsors for supporting the Football insert in the River Press and the programs at all the sports games. I cannot say thank you to all of you individually and so I hope that you are reading the View. When sports fans are attending games or checking out the insert, make a mental note of the sponsors. When you frequent their businesses, remember to say thank you. They provide a great service to our community.
GRIZZLIES
“How about that” as expressed by the Coach on TV sports news? I just have to comment on the game. I deny saying before the game started, after seeing the size of the North Dakota team that I doubted U. of M. could ever win.
The company I was with said that they were witnesses but they really have no proof. I know that the elation over the win and the thrill of the last few seconds has made them forget my doom and gloom forecast. “Go Griz!” That game has become #1 in my memory over the winning games of the Longhorns State Championship and a couple of games played by the Saints of Carroll College. Saturday’s game will be talked about forever and every play will never be forgotten. It was a thrill of a lifetime in football history.
50’s HOME SCHOOLED
My mother taught me about HIPOCRICY. “If I told you once, I have told you a million times, don’t exaggerate.”
RUMORS
Someone asked me the other day that they had heard I was moving to Great Falls. NO, NO, No! I never want to leave Fort Benton. Perhaps the rumor was started because they want me to leave. Who started that rumor? Let’s go one on one.
I know I am repeating myself but I want to tell you readers that I was concerned when I moved here that the community would think that, “here she comes from another state and wants to change things.” In my home state, (how I wish it had been Montana,) I did a lot of volunteering. I was employed by a Non-Profit Organization. I had people volunteering for me. It was always a part of my life. I saw some projects that could be improved here, not changed. It was exciting and fun to be a part of. You all accepted me as friends and family. Fort Benton is my heart and I do not want to move to Great Falls. I would pick Great Falls as a second city to live in but it is way too populated. There is also too much traffic and I would have to drive to a walking trail, the Senior Center, and shopping. No, I want to stay in Fort Benton.
GOD BLESS AMERICA, MONTANA, FORT BENTON, OUR TROOPS, OUR POLICE FORCES, and WEAR RED ON FRIDAYS.
By Muncie
9/2/15
SEPTEMBER MOON
Last night, 8/29/15, we saw a view of the full moon through the smoke on our way home to Fort Benton from Missoula. We glimpsed it when we left Missoula. It was very faint because the smoke there was heavier in that area. It never really cleared but became less as we traveled toward home. The moon was huge, full, red, and later an orange color. It was gorgeous.
September is my favorite month. Full Corn Moon or Full Harvest Moon is its names. All of the names of the moons are from Native Americans and the Full Corn Moon was the time when the corn was to be harvested. The Full Harvest Moon is actually the full September moon closest to the equinox. It usually occurs two years out of three when it may occur in October. The Almanac has the interesting story about how during Harvest Moon time, it rises 20 to 30 minutes earlier each night as compared with the normal 50 minutes. You can keep track, if this interests you, by checking the Fort Benton weather site for times of the moon risings. The farmers can work late into the night by the light of the moon.
PIE DAY
Next week, Friday the 11th of September, there will be a Bake Sale and PIE DAY at the Golden Age Senior Center at 12:30 p.m.) Note: the time has changed again.) There has not been good support for this fund raiser. For the “faithful pie eaters,” it is a long time tradition. Please do not let it go by the wayside as the many other events that needed support. I think that the members of the Senior Center work too hard at all that baking. The women that I talked with about their hard work said that they love to do it. (Note: They use their own money to buy the ingredients.)
Keep in mind that if you want a whole pie to call the Center at 622-3601 and order it the Monday before. Please do not come in early on Friday and take a whole pie. It doesn’t leave much choice for those who only want one piece of pie and coffee.
The Fort Benton Golden Age Senior Center is one of a kind. It is the only Senior Center in a far reaching area that serves meals and delivers Meals on Wheels 7 days a week. It is open to the public and it is a dinner for which you would have to pay twice as much for a sandwich. It is served buffet style so you can have seconds. The Sunday dinners are served at 1:00 p.m. instead of noon. They are special because the tables are set with your tableware, napkins, tablecloths/place mats, condiments, water, and coffee.
It is a social get-together. For those who go every day for dinner, it is like family. There is always a puzzle being worked on, card playing, blood pressure testing, bake sales, and of course the awesome PIE DAY. FRIDAY IS PIE DAY is my motto once a month. Again, please do not let it be gone with the wind. There won’t be another day tomorrow. Once events are gone or are said to be postponed until another time, it never happens.
Cooler weather will be upon us soon. It is so nice to take a break once a month to enjoy homemade pie and a coffee cup that is bottomless. Nowhere around can you get the combination for such a reasonable price.
Who knew? You can drop into the Center any morning and have a cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, for a donation, about 9:30 a.m. and the coffee will be ready. (There is also exercise class at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Come a little later if you do not have an inclination to exercise. (That is my joke for this week.)
WALKING THE HALLS
I hear a lot of talk about walking but as yet I have not seen anyone at the high school or the Ag Center. I walked the high school Monday through Thursday and the Ag Friday through Sunday this summer. However, the high school closed two weeks before school began to polish and wax the floors.
The Ag Museum opens at 10:30 a.m. and that fit my schedule very well as I had been doing that all summer. Once school began, I have to walk at 4:00 p.m. The Ag Museum will only be open until the end of September so I will continue to walk there and then switch to the high school. I haven’t figured out yet where to walk on Saturday and Sunday. I hope the weather holds cool for the next few months and I can say, “Walking Trail…here I come.
VOLLEYBALL
When I found I could not get to the football game in Chester last Friday, I decided to go to the Volleyball game. It was so exciting and I wanna play volleyball. I would have loved it and what little I knew about the game. It was my very first game. Who knew what orange lines were, who a line judge was, and why the clock wasn’t running? I had to ask those fans who sat around me what was going on. What I liked so much about the game is that all the 6 players played. It was a real team effort. The Junior Varsity won the 3 games out of 5 and it was awesome. Unfortunately I had to leave before the Varsity Team played as it was a tad too warm for me in the building.
At this point I would like to say thank you to all the individual sponsors and business sponsors for supporting the Football insert in the River Press and the programs at all the sports games. I cannot say thank you to all of you individually and so I hope that you are reading the View. When sports fans are attending games or checking out the insert, make a mental note of the sponsors. When you frequent their businesses, remember to say thank you. They provide a great service to our community.
GRIZZLIES
“How about that” as expressed by the Coach on TV sports news? I just have to comment on the game. I deny saying before the game started, after seeing the size of the North Dakota team that I doubted U. of M. could ever win.
The company I was with said that they were witnesses but they really have no proof. I know that the elation over the win and the thrill of the last few seconds has made them forget my doom and gloom forecast. “Go Griz!” That game has become #1 in my memory over the winning games of the Longhorns State Championship and a couple of games played by the Saints of Carroll College. Saturday’s game will be talked about forever and every play will never be forgotten. It was a thrill of a lifetime in football history.
50’s HOME SCHOOLED
My mother taught me about HIPOCRICY. “If I told you once, I have told you a million times, don’t exaggerate.”
RUMORS
Someone asked me the other day that they had heard I was moving to Great Falls. NO, NO, No! I never want to leave Fort Benton. Perhaps the rumor was started because they want me to leave. Who started that rumor? Let’s go one on one.
I know I am repeating myself but I want to tell you readers that I was concerned when I moved here that the community would think that, “here she comes from another state and wants to change things.” In my home state, (how I wish it had been Montana,) I did a lot of volunteering. I was employed by a Non-Profit Organization. I had people volunteering for me. It was always a part of my life. I saw some projects that could be improved here, not changed. It was exciting and fun to be a part of. You all accepted me as friends and family. Fort Benton is my heart and I do not want to move to Great Falls. I would pick Great Falls as a second city to live in but it is way too populated. There is also too much traffic and I would have to drive to a walking trail, the Senior Center, and shopping. No, I want to stay in Fort Benton.
GOD BLESS AMERICA, MONTANA, FORT BENTON, OUR TROOPS, OUR POLICE FORCES, and WEAR RED ON FRIDAYS.
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