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.
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Tuesday, January 24, 2017
VIEW from the BRIDGE
By Muncie
1/25/17
C.C.P.A.
Nest Monday evening there will be a Chouteau County Performing Arts program. I think I have written enough about it and if you are in doubt check your River Press. It is going to be a special one if you enjoy Nat King Cole songs. I will see you there.
C.C.P.A. BOARD
They will spend Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the yearly Consortium in Great Falls. The public is invited on Saturday to spend the day at the Civic Center. There will be show casing all day with musical artists and other acts that would like to come to your town to perform. There are many programs that are equal to Broadway shows.
I know several people from Fort Benton who attend these showcase performances in Great Falls. Jot the dates in your calendar. Don’t miss it.
PAIN IN THE NECK
I have had a pain in my neck this past week and I heard on the grapevine that there is a virus going around town. I do not know if this is true because I do not know of any way to check it out.
However, I have just discovered why I have it again tonight. I had gotten rid of it after suffering excruciating pain for several days. (Just kidding folks, I exaggerate a lot.)
It is this computer that hates me. I have an armoire to keep my computer housed. There is no room to stretch my legs because there is a board across the bottom. I have to bend forward to read my work and immediately my neck knew it. I’ll have to keep this short and sweet which may please some and not please my family or friends. That is my joke of the week.
A NEW FRIEND
The last two Sundays I went to the Sunrise Bluffs for dinner. I was seated with a lovely lady whose name is Elizabeth Friesz. She told me the most wonderful stories. The first week she talked about how she rode her horse 5 miles to a one room schoolhouse and 5 miles back home. I could have listened to her historic recollections all day.
The second week she talked about the garden that her folks raised that was 1 acre in size. (That is a whole lot of garden to weed and maintain.) It was filled with vegetables that were canned for winter. What was left over was open to friends and neighbors to completely deplete
Her parents also canned beef, pork, and fish. There was a lot of canning going on.
Elizabeth had all this windfall food during the depression. I was a city girl and had none of those advantages. We received food from the government that consisted of flour, cheese, oranges, and I really do not remember if there was any kind of meat.
I have always envied farm kids. They always seemed so healthy, strong, and very well able to take care of themselves.
If any readers want to tell me their stories of the “good old days” please get my attention somehow.
A MONTH SINCE CHRISTMAS
Does that seem possible to you? There are only two more months until spring. About everyone I talk with says they are sick of cold and snow already. I agree. We have had enough and unfortunately there is nothing we can do about it.
Actually, let us be grateful that we have not had the weather that some states have had. Some of them have never had snow before and are not prepared for the cleanup.
I think that you are tired of hearing my views on the weather and so from now on I am not going to say a word about it.
BASKETBALL
Finally made it to our first game of the season last Friday and both the boys and girls winning was such a bonus. I don’t know who that 8th grader was who scored with five (5) 3 pointers. It was very exciting. I am so proud of our teams and all the other sports. Even though I do not write about them often, it isn’t that I do not read everything about their accomplishments every week in the River Press. Just keep on doing your best and know that we are all behind you now and we will always profit by your creed. (Does anyone remember what the creed is? We went through this one year a long while ago about what is our creed. I would have to do a lot of research to remember so if any of you know please let me know.)
SPEECH AND DRAMA
I was able to attend the Speech and Drama program at the Elementary school last Tuesday evening. There are only 6 participants. I would like to see more in this wonderful program because of what it can do for you in your future.
I know that you do not realize that someday you will be called upon to give a speech. Speech and Drama gives you the tools to do that without hesitation and you would do a tremendous job of it.
I never had the opportunity to take a speech class. I have tried for years to stop saying “yeah” and saying “yes.” I also want to cut out “so” and “ah”.
At one time when I moved to Montana I entered a displaced homemakers class in Great Falls. The class was for job placement. A video was taken of me applying for a job. I said “ah” a hundred times. What a good speech class would have done for me then.
So you students who are in that program keep up the good work. Someday you will be so grateful that you took it.
AMERICAN FLAGS
I have a friend who has an American Flag but has no way of installing the holder. Is there a member of the military, the VFW, or the American Legion who can do that for her? Just call me at 622-3217 and volunteer.
GOD BLESS AMERICA, OUR TROOPS, THOSE WHO PROTECT US and WEAR RED on FRIDAYS.
By Muncie
1/25/17
C.C.P.A.
Nest Monday evening there will be a Chouteau County Performing Arts program. I think I have written enough about it and if you are in doubt check your River Press. It is going to be a special one if you enjoy Nat King Cole songs. I will see you there.
C.C.P.A. BOARD
They will spend Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the yearly Consortium in Great Falls. The public is invited on Saturday to spend the day at the Civic Center. There will be show casing all day with musical artists and other acts that would like to come to your town to perform. There are many programs that are equal to Broadway shows.
I know several people from Fort Benton who attend these showcase performances in Great Falls. Jot the dates in your calendar. Don’t miss it.
PAIN IN THE NECK
I have had a pain in my neck this past week and I heard on the grapevine that there is a virus going around town. I do not know if this is true because I do not know of any way to check it out.
However, I have just discovered why I have it again tonight. I had gotten rid of it after suffering excruciating pain for several days. (Just kidding folks, I exaggerate a lot.)
It is this computer that hates me. I have an armoire to keep my computer housed. There is no room to stretch my legs because there is a board across the bottom. I have to bend forward to read my work and immediately my neck knew it. I’ll have to keep this short and sweet which may please some and not please my family or friends. That is my joke of the week.
A NEW FRIEND
The last two Sundays I went to the Sunrise Bluffs for dinner. I was seated with a lovely lady whose name is Elizabeth Friesz. She told me the most wonderful stories. The first week she talked about how she rode her horse 5 miles to a one room schoolhouse and 5 miles back home. I could have listened to her historic recollections all day.
The second week she talked about the garden that her folks raised that was 1 acre in size. (That is a whole lot of garden to weed and maintain.) It was filled with vegetables that were canned for winter. What was left over was open to friends and neighbors to completely deplete
Her parents also canned beef, pork, and fish. There was a lot of canning going on.
Elizabeth had all this windfall food during the depression. I was a city girl and had none of those advantages. We received food from the government that consisted of flour, cheese, oranges, and I really do not remember if there was any kind of meat.
I have always envied farm kids. They always seemed so healthy, strong, and very well able to take care of themselves.
If any readers want to tell me their stories of the “good old days” please get my attention somehow.
A MONTH SINCE CHRISTMAS
Does that seem possible to you? There are only two more months until spring. About everyone I talk with says they are sick of cold and snow already. I agree. We have had enough and unfortunately there is nothing we can do about it.
Actually, let us be grateful that we have not had the weather that some states have had. Some of them have never had snow before and are not prepared for the cleanup.
I think that you are tired of hearing my views on the weather and so from now on I am not going to say a word about it.
BASKETBALL
Finally made it to our first game of the season last Friday and both the boys and girls winning was such a bonus. I don’t know who that 8th grader was who scored with five (5) 3 pointers. It was very exciting. I am so proud of our teams and all the other sports. Even though I do not write about them often, it isn’t that I do not read everything about their accomplishments every week in the River Press. Just keep on doing your best and know that we are all behind you now and we will always profit by your creed. (Does anyone remember what the creed is? We went through this one year a long while ago about what is our creed. I would have to do a lot of research to remember so if any of you know please let me know.)
SPEECH AND DRAMA
I was able to attend the Speech and Drama program at the Elementary school last Tuesday evening. There are only 6 participants. I would like to see more in this wonderful program because of what it can do for you in your future.
I know that you do not realize that someday you will be called upon to give a speech. Speech and Drama gives you the tools to do that without hesitation and you would do a tremendous job of it.
I never had the opportunity to take a speech class. I have tried for years to stop saying “yeah” and saying “yes.” I also want to cut out “so” and “ah”.
At one time when I moved to Montana I entered a displaced homemakers class in Great Falls. The class was for job placement. A video was taken of me applying for a job. I said “ah” a hundred times. What a good speech class would have done for me then.
So you students who are in that program keep up the good work. Someday you will be so grateful that you took it.
AMERICAN FLAGS
I have a friend who has an American Flag but has no way of installing the holder. Is there a member of the military, the VFW, or the American Legion who can do that for her? Just call me at 622-3217 and volunteer.
GOD BLESS AMERICA, OUR TROOPS, THOSE WHO PROTECT US and WEAR RED on FRIDAYS.
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
View From The Bridge 1/11/17
VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE
By Muncie
1/11/17
SURVIVAL
How did you survive last week? I left the comfort of my warm cozy place only once. It is kind of lonely here in the country. I did see five people who stopped over.
I was busy with reorganizing my files into a 2 drawer cabinet instead of a 4 drawer. I sure have a lot of office paper to recycle. Karen Giles came over to pick up my recycling. She is such a devoted recycler. She was in doubt if there would be recycling because of the dropping temperatures. I’ll chick with her tomorrow, Monday, as it is Sunday today.
I am happy these days because they are getting longer. Of course it is just the weather patterns but the sun comes out about 10:00 a.m. and then in the afternoon it clouds over. On the few days that didn’t happen, it was 5:00 p.m. and I could still see the house across the street. All there is to do is to hang in there and be grateful that we have not gotten the weather that some areas have. I watch the National Weather station every day and even the Deep South is getting snow and they do not know how to drive in it.
The very best result of our snow in the mountains is that we will have water in the spring. It was sad to hear that passengers, whose flights were canceled and were trapped in the terminal, had no water. I could not exist 2 or 3 hours without water. Let’s count our blessings and enjoy this New Year.
PIE DAY
It is Pie Day at the Golden Age Center on Friday and please remember that they also have a Bake Sale. It is one of their fund raisers and your support is needed. Those members who bake are such excellent bakers and wouldn’t you love to take home some banana bread, cookies, a pie and many other goodies. See you there on Friday at 1:00 p.m. I would prefer that you could stay awhile to visit but if you have to hurry away, at least, you did make an effort to support them.
C.C.P.A.
It is three weeks away and if you loved Nat King Cole you will love this show. In fact the name of it is “Too Marvelous for Words” which was one of his best songs. Actually all of his songs were “best” songs in my opinion.
Put it on your calendar now and plan on being there at 7:00 p.m. at the Fort Benton Elementary School. It is such a beautiful setting for the C.C.A.P. performances. Also enjoy the coffee, tea, and cookies that the General Federation of Woman’s Clubs has prepared for you for every show. Remember too, that jar that sits on the table for donations. Every little bit helps. See you there.
AROUND TOWN
I actually have no idea what is going on around town. I still get Meals on Wheels occasionally or eat at the Sunrise Bluffs. I do have a few friends at the Bluffs who will sit and chat over coffee and dessert but most of the residents scatter to their rooms. I meet friends at the Price Rite or Benton Pharmacy but most are too busy to have a cup of coffee and conversation. Therefore I do not hear about what is going on around town out here in the country. (If you readers do not remember or have not read our River Press for a while, the reason I keep referring to out here in the country is because son Randy tells people that I moved to the country.)
The other columnists from Highwood and Geraldine always seem to have something to write about like school news, new babies, showers, weddings, people’s travels and other town news. I reason the lack of that here is because our town is quite a bit larger than theirs. They ask for people to call in stores and I have never had that happen for me.
BASKETBALL
I am looking forward to the game this coming Friday. I missed all others so far because of the cold. It looks as though wrestling has a good start. I know all of you readers are just as proud of our teams as I am.
I just checked the Fort Benton Weather site and it says sleet today (Monday.) On Tuesday and Wednesday it forecasts snow and it looks as though it will be 20 on Saturday. Perhaps this cold will snap for a while. However, the scenery outside is gorgeous. The bluffs are covered with snow and no one disturbs them. Sometimes there are outstanding works of winter art that we can appreciate.
BINGO
There was a bingo game at the VFW on January 2nd which was a holiday but the first Monday of the month. I didn’t check on it because it was a holiday and I could not remember when they announced the next game would be.
There will be a game next Monday the 16th. See you there.
LIONS ROAR
The Lions Club has raffle tickets on sale. It is one of their fund raisers. The prizes are Visa Gift Cards that can be used anywhere. The 1st prize is $1,000.00, 2nd is $500.00, 3rd is $300.00 and 4th is $200.00.
Tickets are available from any Lions Club Member or contact Miriam at the 1st Security Bank, 622-2015 or stop in and visit with her. I love gift cards because you can choose what you like and not a present that someone else likes for you. (Now you know another of my secrets but don’t run out and get me a gift card because there isn’t a thing that I need. That is my joke of the week.)
ORGANIZATIONS
Would you please call me with info on events going on whether it about entertainment, education, or fund raising? I cannot keep track of all of them but would like to promote what I can. It seems I hear about events after the fact. Of course I would like to be first to announce things, wouldn’t you in my position? Ah! Such is the life when you view from the bridge.
FAMOUS QUOTES
“Ability is of little account without opportunity.” by Napoleon
GOD BLESS AMERICA (We need all the blessing we can at this time when most of us are scared to death.)
GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS (We have no idea what is going to happen to the battle with Isis.)
GOD BLESS OUR PROTECTORS (Have you been hearing on the news programs how many police officers are been killed?)
WEAR RED ON FRIDAYS (Please.)
MEMORIAL DAY is 4 ½ months away. That gives you plenty of time to buy and install an American flag. Just do it.
By Muncie
1/11/17
SURVIVAL
How did you survive last week? I left the comfort of my warm cozy place only once. It is kind of lonely here in the country. I did see five people who stopped over.
I was busy with reorganizing my files into a 2 drawer cabinet instead of a 4 drawer. I sure have a lot of office paper to recycle. Karen Giles came over to pick up my recycling. She is such a devoted recycler. She was in doubt if there would be recycling because of the dropping temperatures. I’ll chick with her tomorrow, Monday, as it is Sunday today.
I am happy these days because they are getting longer. Of course it is just the weather patterns but the sun comes out about 10:00 a.m. and then in the afternoon it clouds over. On the few days that didn’t happen, it was 5:00 p.m. and I could still see the house across the street. All there is to do is to hang in there and be grateful that we have not gotten the weather that some areas have. I watch the National Weather station every day and even the Deep South is getting snow and they do not know how to drive in it.
The very best result of our snow in the mountains is that we will have water in the spring. It was sad to hear that passengers, whose flights were canceled and were trapped in the terminal, had no water. I could not exist 2 or 3 hours without water. Let’s count our blessings and enjoy this New Year.
PIE DAY
It is Pie Day at the Golden Age Center on Friday and please remember that they also have a Bake Sale. It is one of their fund raisers and your support is needed. Those members who bake are such excellent bakers and wouldn’t you love to take home some banana bread, cookies, a pie and many other goodies. See you there on Friday at 1:00 p.m. I would prefer that you could stay awhile to visit but if you have to hurry away, at least, you did make an effort to support them.
C.C.P.A.
It is three weeks away and if you loved Nat King Cole you will love this show. In fact the name of it is “Too Marvelous for Words” which was one of his best songs. Actually all of his songs were “best” songs in my opinion.
Put it on your calendar now and plan on being there at 7:00 p.m. at the Fort Benton Elementary School. It is such a beautiful setting for the C.C.A.P. performances. Also enjoy the coffee, tea, and cookies that the General Federation of Woman’s Clubs has prepared for you for every show. Remember too, that jar that sits on the table for donations. Every little bit helps. See you there.
AROUND TOWN
I actually have no idea what is going on around town. I still get Meals on Wheels occasionally or eat at the Sunrise Bluffs. I do have a few friends at the Bluffs who will sit and chat over coffee and dessert but most of the residents scatter to their rooms. I meet friends at the Price Rite or Benton Pharmacy but most are too busy to have a cup of coffee and conversation. Therefore I do not hear about what is going on around town out here in the country. (If you readers do not remember or have not read our River Press for a while, the reason I keep referring to out here in the country is because son Randy tells people that I moved to the country.)
The other columnists from Highwood and Geraldine always seem to have something to write about like school news, new babies, showers, weddings, people’s travels and other town news. I reason the lack of that here is because our town is quite a bit larger than theirs. They ask for people to call in stores and I have never had that happen for me.
BASKETBALL
I am looking forward to the game this coming Friday. I missed all others so far because of the cold. It looks as though wrestling has a good start. I know all of you readers are just as proud of our teams as I am.
I just checked the Fort Benton Weather site and it says sleet today (Monday.) On Tuesday and Wednesday it forecasts snow and it looks as though it will be 20 on Saturday. Perhaps this cold will snap for a while. However, the scenery outside is gorgeous. The bluffs are covered with snow and no one disturbs them. Sometimes there are outstanding works of winter art that we can appreciate.
BINGO
There was a bingo game at the VFW on January 2nd which was a holiday but the first Monday of the month. I didn’t check on it because it was a holiday and I could not remember when they announced the next game would be.
There will be a game next Monday the 16th. See you there.
LIONS ROAR
The Lions Club has raffle tickets on sale. It is one of their fund raisers. The prizes are Visa Gift Cards that can be used anywhere. The 1st prize is $1,000.00, 2nd is $500.00, 3rd is $300.00 and 4th is $200.00.
Tickets are available from any Lions Club Member or contact Miriam at the 1st Security Bank, 622-2015 or stop in and visit with her. I love gift cards because you can choose what you like and not a present that someone else likes for you. (Now you know another of my secrets but don’t run out and get me a gift card because there isn’t a thing that I need. That is my joke of the week.)
ORGANIZATIONS
Would you please call me with info on events going on whether it about entertainment, education, or fund raising? I cannot keep track of all of them but would like to promote what I can. It seems I hear about events after the fact. Of course I would like to be first to announce things, wouldn’t you in my position? Ah! Such is the life when you view from the bridge.
FAMOUS QUOTES
“Ability is of little account without opportunity.” by Napoleon
GOD BLESS AMERICA (We need all the blessing we can at this time when most of us are scared to death.)
GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS (We have no idea what is going to happen to the battle with Isis.)
GOD BLESS OUR PROTECTORS (Have you been hearing on the news programs how many police officers are been killed?)
WEAR RED ON FRIDAYS (Please.)
MEMORIAL DAY is 4 ½ months away. That gives you plenty of time to buy and install an American flag. Just do it.
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
View From The Bridge 3/30/16
VIEW from the
BRIDGE
By Muncie
3/30/16
LONG DISTANCE
I received three
phone calls last week from Arizona , Utah ,
and Ohio
BUTTS
A visitor to Fort
Benton Old
Bridge
When I checked it
out, it looked as though someone had emptied their ashtray directly in front of
the bridge planter. Perhaps the wind blew the butts into the grass or else
someone is taking a smoking break there often. They are disposing of their
butts in the grass. I suspect that might be the case because there are many
butts on the other side of the Fire House also. It is very unsightly and with
our Visitor season almost upon us it is not a pretty sight.
I remember a few
years ago when the 6th Graders from the Elementary School picked up
butts along the sidewalk on Front St. I do not expect any children to do that
gross job and neither would you parents. Perhaps when the grass cutting begins,
the mower will chop those butts up.
So please, if you
are the culprit, do not spoil the landscape by throwing butts anywhere along
the Levee Walking Trail. Please do not empty your ashtrays by the curbs. Do it at your own home so you are the only
one who can see them.
C.C.P.A.
After you return
home from Loma Days, you can get ready to go to the Ag Center for a very
entertaining Pub night. Check the River Press for details. There will be one
more C.C.P.A. evening for the season at the end of April. Where does the time
go?
LOMA DAYS
Next Saturday is
the time to make a trip to Loma. Bring along all of your family and friends. I
hope the weather cooperates and have your selves a great time. See you there.
T-SHIRTS
There have been
several knocks on my door with t-shirts in hand and I have all but two of the
t-shirts that are needed for the Summer Celebration quilt to be raffled off. It
was especially exciting to get the “River Runs Through It,” shirt because it
was from 1995. The only shirt we still need is 1993 WILD WILD WEST and 2014 THE
YEAR OF THE MT WOMAN. There must be one out there that someone would give up
for this worthy cause.
I was never able
to find if there were t-shirts before that time 1993. I appreciate all those
who donated t-shirts and I would like to say thank you to Toots, Joanne, Dr.
Bylund and Vi at Sadie’s Thrift Shop. You can be proud to look at the quilt and
know that your shirt is on it. To my thinking, that is very special.
??????
A couple of weeks
ago I received a phone call from a woman who asks if I needed a certain
t-shirt. I told her that I would check the list and call her back. That was the
time when my land phones decided that were not going to service me any longer.
It took me a couple of weeks to get new ones. I do not remember who she was and
I lost her phone number when the land phones no longer worked. I apologize and
hopefully you read this notice and call me back.
ORGANIZATIONS
I have contacted
all the organizations and the schools to ask them to write articles about what
events are going on. Once a month reports from organizations would be
welcomed.
I am so enthused
to see so many of the reports and I started to name them. There are too many
and it would be easier to name those who do not report. However, I do not want to do that (remember I
am in enough hot water,) and perhaps this request may have them rethink their
reasons. The only way I know what is going about town is by reading our local
newspaper. Go River Press!
Encourage your
organization to participate and let us know what is being planned and when. If
you let me know I would be happy to put it in the View. It doesn’t hurt to be
in two places.
NOTEBOOKS
At the Visitor’s Information
Center Fort
Benton High
School
I am starting two
new notebooks with the Business of the Week and the Student of the Week that are
in the River Press weekly. It is sponsored by Jim Taylor. I will have the
notebooks at the Visitors
Center
VETS PHOTO
PROGRAM
I have had no
response to this new project. I need some volunteer carpenters and I know I did
not explain exactly what I had planned.
The photos on the
walls at the Sunrise Bluffs are crooked. People complain to Karla and to me
about that situation. Karla tells those who mention it that if they would like
to straighten them, they are welcome.
My solution to
that problem would be to build picture shelves. I have them in my home and the
design eliminates nails. The frames are placed on shelves so they are straight.
Another advantage would be the photos would be in alphabetical order. People also complain that they cannot find
their loved ones photo and the shelves would be the answer.
So I will ask one
more time for some volunteers and if I do not hear from anyone, I will forget
about it. Joellyn is still working on scanning and typing bios to finalize the
program. I am making phone calls and framing. It is slow going because I made a
dozen phone calls for bios and only had two calls back.
I love this
project because it has been such a great time seeing all the photos and reading
the bios. For almost my entire long lifetime our country has been at war. I
truly appreciate all of those Service men and women. Those of us who went
through those years must pass our knowledge to the younger generation. This was
my way of doing that and I could not have done it with all the help I got. Bless
you all.
OBSERVATION
You can survive
without eating for weeks, but you will only live 11 days without sleep.
GOD BLESS AMERICA
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
VIEW from the BRIDGE
By Muncie
4/15/15
SCOOP and ME
Mr. Scoop and I are back on track after last week’s story about the attempt to scoop my story of the second floor of the Benton Pharmacy building. It relieved a lot of my answering questions about the area because of the photo that Tim took of the second floor. Now you have your question answered as I asked two weeks ago. Is that space large enough for basketball games to have been played there?
I did not know that Mr. Scoop had taken the photo and was pleased and surprised to see it in last week’s edition. I lived the experience over again. Thanks Tim. Now I can get back to calling you Mr. Boss instead of Mr. Scoop.
Chris Halko is interviewing the pharmacy position that Erin Hazen left behind. (We miss her too Chris.) I did not want to ask him how many requests he received to tour the upstairs. Many readers told me that they would like to go up there. (It could be a fund raiser Chris. Just kidding!)
GIVING BACK
I watched a TV program this evening, Thursday April 9th, about the History Museum in Great Falls. They interviewed a man whose whole family, for years, has contributed to the Museum by volunteering. The interviewee said, “You just cannot just take from your community, it is give and take. You have to give back.””
At the General Federation of Woman’s Clubs at noon today, a skit was put on written by Mary Meisner celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Fort Benton chapter of the G.F.W.C. of F.B. There were 10 women who participated in readings and it was humorous, historically interesting, memorable, and brought tears to many. It was one of the best programs ever.
Congratulations on your anniversary Woman’s Club and unless you put on this performance for Fort Benton Organizations or the general public, the public will never be able to appreciate the work that has been done in the last 100 years. Did you know or realize that the first president, Mrs. McLeish, started the organization of the Chouteau County Free Library? What an awesome deal that was.
The members today are just as fabulous. They work hard and diligently on the fund raising programs and many other community projects. Their recent raffle tickets for a Las Vegas trip netted several thousand dollars for the Cancer Support Group.
At the Christmas Concert presented by the Chouteau County Performing Arts program, the president of the Woman’s Club Toni Molinario gave credit to the group’s accomplishments. It was about time because they never blow their own horn.
So if this has influenced you at all to volunteering for any of the main organizations in town, please make a commitment. Just do it.
C.C.P.A.
Tomorrow evening, Thursday April 16th at 7:00 p.m. at the Elementary Auditorium will be the next to last musical performance of the 2014-2015 season of the Chouteau County Performing Arts programs. Attendance has grown but I would still like to see every seat occupied. Take advantage of this not only entertaining evening but a social one. The intermission offers you an opportunity to have a homemade cookie, cup of coffee or tea, and visiting with your friends and neighbors.
Finalization of contracts for next season is now being worked on and you are going to love the choices. You have some big surprises in store for you. Sorry, I am sworn to secrecy (You know the consequences. If I tell I will come to bodily harm.)
HERBERT the ENTERTAINER
Herbert will be making his trip from Canada to Mexico touching base with Fort Benton. He has been making this trip for years and will spend an evening entertaining us. He plays a very sophisticated instrument and includes many oldies and requests. The date to put on your calendar is Friday, April 24th at 7:00 p.m. at the Sunrise Bluffs. The public is welcome. Let’s make it more attendees than the residents of the Bluffs and I know that you will enjoy a very musical evening. I especially enjoy the Mexican songs that keep my toes tapping.
SENIOR LUNCHEON
It is here again, the Senior Appreciation Luncheon, put on by the 6th graders of the Fort Benton Elementary School. Those who sign up, at their arrival at the school, will be greeted, name tagged, and escorted to a seat. Escorting continues as you will each be guided to the food line. If you cannot walk to or stand in line for your luncheon, it will be served to you. Beverages are constantly refilled. You do not have to ask or if you need something, just ask and it will be at your immediate disposal.
Then the best part of the whole event is the entertainment by each grade starting of course with Kindergarten. Each grade carries on through the 5th grade. (I love those youngsters and know the time and effort they have put into practice.)
Be sure to call in your reservation by calling the Elementary at 622-3721 or the sign-up sheet at the Senior Center. The date is Thursday April 23rd at 1:00 p.m.
SENIOR TRIP
I would like to tell Cullen Noonkester, a senior at FBHS, how much I enjoyed her story of the senior’s trip to Washington, DC. How I wish I could have been along although I never could have kept up with them. I mentioned before about someone taking over the View from the Bridge someday because I know that the talent is in our young people. Cullen, who is quite a writer, made me feel as though I was with them with her descriptive step by step journey through words.
I have been to Washington, D.C. four times and I never experienced what those seniors did. My trips were mostly for the Marine Corps events. Just think about the memories that the Class of 2015 will hash over at class reunions.
Back in the 40’s, we had Skip Day. My senior class skipped school that day and we drove a long distance to an amusement park. It was my first and last ride ever on a roller coaster. After spending the day we drove back home to change our clothes. We drove back to the amusement park that evening for a dance. Boring! No memories of any kind of history and only the memory of that nightmare roller coaster ride.
SENIOR MOMENTS
I do not have gray hair. I have “wisdom highlights.” I am just very wise. (I am still waiting for the wisdom part. I already have the gray hair. Muncie)
GOD BLESS AMERICA, OUR TROOPS and WEAR RED ON FRIDAYS.
By Muncie
4/15/15
SCOOP and ME
Mr. Scoop and I are back on track after last week’s story about the attempt to scoop my story of the second floor of the Benton Pharmacy building. It relieved a lot of my answering questions about the area because of the photo that Tim took of the second floor. Now you have your question answered as I asked two weeks ago. Is that space large enough for basketball games to have been played there?
I did not know that Mr. Scoop had taken the photo and was pleased and surprised to see it in last week’s edition. I lived the experience over again. Thanks Tim. Now I can get back to calling you Mr. Boss instead of Mr. Scoop.
Chris Halko is interviewing the pharmacy position that Erin Hazen left behind. (We miss her too Chris.) I did not want to ask him how many requests he received to tour the upstairs. Many readers told me that they would like to go up there. (It could be a fund raiser Chris. Just kidding!)
GIVING BACK
I watched a TV program this evening, Thursday April 9th, about the History Museum in Great Falls. They interviewed a man whose whole family, for years, has contributed to the Museum by volunteering. The interviewee said, “You just cannot just take from your community, it is give and take. You have to give back.””
At the General Federation of Woman’s Clubs at noon today, a skit was put on written by Mary Meisner celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Fort Benton chapter of the G.F.W.C. of F.B. There were 10 women who participated in readings and it was humorous, historically interesting, memorable, and brought tears to many. It was one of the best programs ever.
Congratulations on your anniversary Woman’s Club and unless you put on this performance for Fort Benton Organizations or the general public, the public will never be able to appreciate the work that has been done in the last 100 years. Did you know or realize that the first president, Mrs. McLeish, started the organization of the Chouteau County Free Library? What an awesome deal that was.
The members today are just as fabulous. They work hard and diligently on the fund raising programs and many other community projects. Their recent raffle tickets for a Las Vegas trip netted several thousand dollars for the Cancer Support Group.
At the Christmas Concert presented by the Chouteau County Performing Arts program, the president of the Woman’s Club Toni Molinario gave credit to the group’s accomplishments. It was about time because they never blow their own horn.
So if this has influenced you at all to volunteering for any of the main organizations in town, please make a commitment. Just do it.
C.C.P.A.
Tomorrow evening, Thursday April 16th at 7:00 p.m. at the Elementary Auditorium will be the next to last musical performance of the 2014-2015 season of the Chouteau County Performing Arts programs. Attendance has grown but I would still like to see every seat occupied. Take advantage of this not only entertaining evening but a social one. The intermission offers you an opportunity to have a homemade cookie, cup of coffee or tea, and visiting with your friends and neighbors.
Finalization of contracts for next season is now being worked on and you are going to love the choices. You have some big surprises in store for you. Sorry, I am sworn to secrecy (You know the consequences. If I tell I will come to bodily harm.)
HERBERT the ENTERTAINER
Herbert will be making his trip from Canada to Mexico touching base with Fort Benton. He has been making this trip for years and will spend an evening entertaining us. He plays a very sophisticated instrument and includes many oldies and requests. The date to put on your calendar is Friday, April 24th at 7:00 p.m. at the Sunrise Bluffs. The public is welcome. Let’s make it more attendees than the residents of the Bluffs and I know that you will enjoy a very musical evening. I especially enjoy the Mexican songs that keep my toes tapping.
SENIOR LUNCHEON
It is here again, the Senior Appreciation Luncheon, put on by the 6th graders of the Fort Benton Elementary School. Those who sign up, at their arrival at the school, will be greeted, name tagged, and escorted to a seat. Escorting continues as you will each be guided to the food line. If you cannot walk to or stand in line for your luncheon, it will be served to you. Beverages are constantly refilled. You do not have to ask or if you need something, just ask and it will be at your immediate disposal.
Then the best part of the whole event is the entertainment by each grade starting of course with Kindergarten. Each grade carries on through the 5th grade. (I love those youngsters and know the time and effort they have put into practice.)
Be sure to call in your reservation by calling the Elementary at 622-3721 or the sign-up sheet at the Senior Center. The date is Thursday April 23rd at 1:00 p.m.
SENIOR TRIP
I would like to tell Cullen Noonkester, a senior at FBHS, how much I enjoyed her story of the senior’s trip to Washington, DC. How I wish I could have been along although I never could have kept up with them. I mentioned before about someone taking over the View from the Bridge someday because I know that the talent is in our young people. Cullen, who is quite a writer, made me feel as though I was with them with her descriptive step by step journey through words.
I have been to Washington, D.C. four times and I never experienced what those seniors did. My trips were mostly for the Marine Corps events. Just think about the memories that the Class of 2015 will hash over at class reunions.
Back in the 40’s, we had Skip Day. My senior class skipped school that day and we drove a long distance to an amusement park. It was my first and last ride ever on a roller coaster. After spending the day we drove back home to change our clothes. We drove back to the amusement park that evening for a dance. Boring! No memories of any kind of history and only the memory of that nightmare roller coaster ride.
SENIOR MOMENTS
I do not have gray hair. I have “wisdom highlights.” I am just very wise. (I am still waiting for the wisdom part. I already have the gray hair. Muncie)
GOD BLESS AMERICA, OUR TROOPS and WEAR RED ON FRIDAYS.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
View From The Bridge 10/2/13
“VIEW from the BRIDGE”
By Muncie
10/2/13
RECYCLING
There will be volunteers at the Dedman Foundation on Wednesday the 2nd of October contrary to other information. They hope that this information gets to you when you pick up your River Press early on Wednesday. There are plans in the works to possibly move the collection area for the colder months. They will keep in touch. Keep up the great work of recycling for the much needed contributions. THINK GREEN.
LEVEE TRAIL
I walked the new Levee Trail this past week. What a great time I had in the midst of a Mother Nature’s nest. It is truly a nature trail and I walked on a carpet of fallen yellow leaves. I did not measure but I think that the trail is 10 ft. wide and it is gravel. It winds around into a loop at an area under Signal Point. Another thrill was viewing Signal Point from Missouri River level. I wish I had my camera because it would have been a prize winning photo. There were white fluffy clouds and the bluest sky I have seen for a while. It framed the Point so beautifully that it made my heart beat faster.
There were human footprints but they were far out-numbered by the deer tracks. We often take a ride along the road beyond Signal Point and almost always saw deer. It is a heavenly haven for them and the brush to hide, sleep, or whatever it is they do during the day. I imagine that it is also a great maternity ward in the spring.
I am looking forward to next spring to see if there are wild flowers blooming. It is also a great picnic area and I am sure that there will be picnic tables there next spring. So about another half mile is added to the already 2 1/3 miles of trail. That is a good workout for those of you who walk and jog the trail. Thank you again to those responsible. The next question is, where do we go from here? Only finances and time will tell.
C.C.P.A.
Jason is not only the best pianist but he is a comedian as well. He had the audience laughing much of the time especially when he sat down next to the tiny piano. The youngsters that attended seemed to enjoy that best. We had a family of four children sitting in front of us and we enjoyed their reaction to the show
The next show on Friday October 25th and it is Pub Night. The High Street Band will be entertaining so get out your dancing shoes and show us all you learned from those dancing lessons. It has been a while since we have had dancing at all in Fort Benton and now is your chance to enjoy an evening of it.
Checking on the attendance, I found that there were over 200 attendees and 45 of them were children. The committee felt that letting the youngsters in free was a splendid idea. They really appreciate your attendance and continuing support. GO MUSICALLY.
WM. STENSGARD STORY
I have grown to love the memory of this young man. I am receiving many stories about him and what a good boy he was. I’m sure there are many of you who can relate to the short life he was granted. You probably have sons that would be his age now. I do.
I will get on with the latest story from Jo Sorkness, (a former Fort Benton teacher who now lives in Philadelphia, PA.) “Billy was in my fifth grade class. The youngsters were at their seats doing some creative writing, but could come up to my desk for help. Billy came up to me and said, “How do you spell pertmer?” I said, “Do you mean partner?” “No, I mean pertner.” I asked Billy to use it in a sentence. His reply, “I pertner fell in the creek.” I told him the actual words were, “pretty nearly,” but he could also say “almost.”
Jo went on to say that Billy was a cute blond boy—nice kid. That was the largest fifth grade she ever taught. It started with 40 boys and girls in desks from wall to wall. After a bit it whtn down to 37, but stayed there the rest of the year. She had help from high school girls and for correcting some papers, but she did all the mass teaching. The kids were great, I can’t recall a big discipline problem.
Are there any readers out there who were in that 5th grade class with Billy, or high school girls who helped correct papers? I would like to hear from you. My phone number is in the book. Please call after 2:00 p.m..
INVENTORY SALE
On Saturday past, all hands that work at the Museums were on hand at the Museum of the Upper Missouri or MUM as they like to call it. They work diligently to put together an inventory sale of items that needed to be replaced with new inventory. The weather cooperated and the sale was held outside the MUM. It went very well and they are planning another sale at Chouteau County Christmas.
I purchased a dozen beautiful gifts and wish now that I had more of a certain item that was a real treasure. Perhaps there will be some left for the CCC day. I will not tell you what it was because you will all want one. I can hardly wait.
MT TRIVIA
Did you find the answer for last week’s trivia question? It was at the bottom of the page. It will be the same this week.
This week’s trivia question is about geography. Q. A volcanic explosion in Yellowstone two million years ago was how large, when compared to Mount St. Helens? (Answer at the bottom of the page, in case you forgot.)
GOD BLESS AMERICAN, OUR TROOPS and WEAR RED ON FRIDAYS.
A. 2,500 times bigger than the Mount St. Helens blast.
By Muncie
10/2/13
RECYCLING
There will be volunteers at the Dedman Foundation on Wednesday the 2nd of October contrary to other information. They hope that this information gets to you when you pick up your River Press early on Wednesday. There are plans in the works to possibly move the collection area for the colder months. They will keep in touch. Keep up the great work of recycling for the much needed contributions. THINK GREEN.
LEVEE TRAIL
I walked the new Levee Trail this past week. What a great time I had in the midst of a Mother Nature’s nest. It is truly a nature trail and I walked on a carpet of fallen yellow leaves. I did not measure but I think that the trail is 10 ft. wide and it is gravel. It winds around into a loop at an area under Signal Point. Another thrill was viewing Signal Point from Missouri River level. I wish I had my camera because it would have been a prize winning photo. There were white fluffy clouds and the bluest sky I have seen for a while. It framed the Point so beautifully that it made my heart beat faster.
There were human footprints but they were far out-numbered by the deer tracks. We often take a ride along the road beyond Signal Point and almost always saw deer. It is a heavenly haven for them and the brush to hide, sleep, or whatever it is they do during the day. I imagine that it is also a great maternity ward in the spring.
I am looking forward to next spring to see if there are wild flowers blooming. It is also a great picnic area and I am sure that there will be picnic tables there next spring. So about another half mile is added to the already 2 1/3 miles of trail. That is a good workout for those of you who walk and jog the trail. Thank you again to those responsible. The next question is, where do we go from here? Only finances and time will tell.
C.C.P.A.
Jason is not only the best pianist but he is a comedian as well. He had the audience laughing much of the time especially when he sat down next to the tiny piano. The youngsters that attended seemed to enjoy that best. We had a family of four children sitting in front of us and we enjoyed their reaction to the show
The next show on Friday October 25th and it is Pub Night. The High Street Band will be entertaining so get out your dancing shoes and show us all you learned from those dancing lessons. It has been a while since we have had dancing at all in Fort Benton and now is your chance to enjoy an evening of it.
Checking on the attendance, I found that there were over 200 attendees and 45 of them were children. The committee felt that letting the youngsters in free was a splendid idea. They really appreciate your attendance and continuing support. GO MUSICALLY.
WM. STENSGARD STORY
I have grown to love the memory of this young man. I am receiving many stories about him and what a good boy he was. I’m sure there are many of you who can relate to the short life he was granted. You probably have sons that would be his age now. I do.
I will get on with the latest story from Jo Sorkness, (a former Fort Benton teacher who now lives in Philadelphia, PA.) “Billy was in my fifth grade class. The youngsters were at their seats doing some creative writing, but could come up to my desk for help. Billy came up to me and said, “How do you spell pertmer?” I said, “Do you mean partner?” “No, I mean pertner.” I asked Billy to use it in a sentence. His reply, “I pertner fell in the creek.” I told him the actual words were, “pretty nearly,” but he could also say “almost.”
Jo went on to say that Billy was a cute blond boy—nice kid. That was the largest fifth grade she ever taught. It started with 40 boys and girls in desks from wall to wall. After a bit it whtn down to 37, but stayed there the rest of the year. She had help from high school girls and for correcting some papers, but she did all the mass teaching. The kids were great, I can’t recall a big discipline problem.
Are there any readers out there who were in that 5th grade class with Billy, or high school girls who helped correct papers? I would like to hear from you. My phone number is in the book. Please call after 2:00 p.m..
INVENTORY SALE
On Saturday past, all hands that work at the Museums were on hand at the Museum of the Upper Missouri or MUM as they like to call it. They work diligently to put together an inventory sale of items that needed to be replaced with new inventory. The weather cooperated and the sale was held outside the MUM. It went very well and they are planning another sale at Chouteau County Christmas.
I purchased a dozen beautiful gifts and wish now that I had more of a certain item that was a real treasure. Perhaps there will be some left for the CCC day. I will not tell you what it was because you will all want one. I can hardly wait.
MT TRIVIA
Did you find the answer for last week’s trivia question? It was at the bottom of the page. It will be the same this week.
This week’s trivia question is about geography. Q. A volcanic explosion in Yellowstone two million years ago was how large, when compared to Mount St. Helens? (Answer at the bottom of the page, in case you forgot.)
GOD BLESS AMERICAN, OUR TROOPS and WEAR RED ON FRIDAYS.
A. 2,500 times bigger than the Mount St. Helens blast.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
View From The Bridge 1/16/13
“VIEW from the BRIDGE”
By Muncie
1/16/13
RECYCLING
There was a change of plans for the Monday evening meeting at City Hall about the Recycling Program. Headwaters Cooperative, (a recycling company,) was scheduled to be in Fort Benton to visit with the Commissioners and the City Council. There were complications and the Recycle Committee decided to cancel the meeting. It is yet to be determined if it will be rescheduled.
In the meanwhile, the meeting on February 7th, is still on the calendar. The location has not yet been decided. It is important that the Recycle Committee get input from the residents of Fort Benton as to how they feel about cooperating with a Recycle Program. Are you willing to save and bundle up, your newspapers, magazines, and cardboard? The Committee needs your input and ideas. Make an effort to be there and be counted as one who wants to save our environment
RECYCLE SATURDAY
Next Saturday the 19th from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., there will be truck at the Fairgrounds to collect your bundled newspaper, magazines (yes, they want those too,) and cardboard. As I wrote last week…if you cannot break down your cardboard, there will be someone there to do it. The Committee, at this time, will collect corrugated cardboard and would take cereal boxes. They do not want any waxed or foil boxes.
Your contact for this project is Shannon Walden and her phone number is 781-2948. Direct any questions to her.
RESEARCH CENTER
The Joel Overholser Research Center located in the Schwinden Library at the Ag Center is buzzing these days. Two new volunteers began a week ago Tuesday, (the Center is only open on Tuesdays.) Kathy Nelson and Brenda Morris are a great additional help for the volumes of clerical work that needs to be accomplished. Volunteers are there from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We take an hour off for lunch at the Golden Age Senior Center. The reason for the immediate need of volunteers is because, my close associate on the Veterans Photo Project, B.J. Conn McIntyre, has returned to Oregon. I will miss her because she was such a live bubble. She kept things moving full speed ahead, was very well organized, and made me laugh. It was a joy to work with her and we will look forward to future visits.
Talking about the Research Center, brings up the subject again about families bringing information for their family vertical file. The volunteers are about to embark on the A to Z files on family names. Each family that has information about their families will have their individual file. If you remember, I have asked so many times to bring in information. Information would include birth and marriage certificates, about your ranches/farms, and any other pertinent information. I would go a little further and ask if there is an article about your family in the River Press…you cut it out and save them for us. You may not be interested about your history but many years from now someone will.
SHUTTLE BUS
I called Jim Lyons this evening to ask if he had any response to the information I gave you last week about a Shuttle Bus. He said that he received one phone call from a businessperson who was interested in the shuttle to and from the airport. Her customers would have to make plane reservations arriving in Great Falls and would take advantage of a shuttle. Jim said that he would be happy to come to Fort Benton to talk to the Sunrise Bluffs residents and the Golden Age Senior Center. I will make those arrangements if the Bluffs and Center would be interested. That could be a good way to get the word around because they may not read this column. I’ll keep you posted.
PIE DAY
Next Friday the 18th is Pie Day. It is becoming the “Gathering Place” at 2:00 p.m. and a great break from daily routine. This is a reminder and if you have never joined us…make it a first and I promise it won’t be the last.
C.C.P.A.
Next week on Thursday the 24th will be the Chouteau County Performing Arts presentation of the Bottomline Duo. This is also a reminder although I know that you must already have it on your calendar.
WHAT IS LOVE?
This past week I received an e-mail that I want to share with you. A group of professional people posed this question to a group of 4 to 8 year-olds, “What does love mean?” The answers they got were broader and deeper than anyone could have imagined. See what you think. (I will include a couple of them a week.)
1. “When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn’t bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That’s love.” Rebecca – age 8.
2. “When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You just know that your name is safe in their mouth.” Billy – age 4.
I have enough of these to go on for the next 10 weeks. Please indulge me and if you do not like it, let me know. I appreciate your comments.
GOD BLESS AMERICA AND OUR TROOPS. WEAR RED ON FRIDAYS.
By Muncie
1/16/13
RECYCLING
There was a change of plans for the Monday evening meeting at City Hall about the Recycling Program. Headwaters Cooperative, (a recycling company,) was scheduled to be in Fort Benton to visit with the Commissioners and the City Council. There were complications and the Recycle Committee decided to cancel the meeting. It is yet to be determined if it will be rescheduled.
In the meanwhile, the meeting on February 7th, is still on the calendar. The location has not yet been decided. It is important that the Recycle Committee get input from the residents of Fort Benton as to how they feel about cooperating with a Recycle Program. Are you willing to save and bundle up, your newspapers, magazines, and cardboard? The Committee needs your input and ideas. Make an effort to be there and be counted as one who wants to save our environment
RECYCLE SATURDAY
Next Saturday the 19th from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., there will be truck at the Fairgrounds to collect your bundled newspaper, magazines (yes, they want those too,) and cardboard. As I wrote last week…if you cannot break down your cardboard, there will be someone there to do it. The Committee, at this time, will collect corrugated cardboard and would take cereal boxes. They do not want any waxed or foil boxes.
Your contact for this project is Shannon Walden and her phone number is 781-2948. Direct any questions to her.
RESEARCH CENTER
The Joel Overholser Research Center located in the Schwinden Library at the Ag Center is buzzing these days. Two new volunteers began a week ago Tuesday, (the Center is only open on Tuesdays.) Kathy Nelson and Brenda Morris are a great additional help for the volumes of clerical work that needs to be accomplished. Volunteers are there from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We take an hour off for lunch at the Golden Age Senior Center. The reason for the immediate need of volunteers is because, my close associate on the Veterans Photo Project, B.J. Conn McIntyre, has returned to Oregon. I will miss her because she was such a live bubble. She kept things moving full speed ahead, was very well organized, and made me laugh. It was a joy to work with her and we will look forward to future visits.
Talking about the Research Center, brings up the subject again about families bringing information for their family vertical file. The volunteers are about to embark on the A to Z files on family names. Each family that has information about their families will have their individual file. If you remember, I have asked so many times to bring in information. Information would include birth and marriage certificates, about your ranches/farms, and any other pertinent information. I would go a little further and ask if there is an article about your family in the River Press…you cut it out and save them for us. You may not be interested about your history but many years from now someone will.
SHUTTLE BUS
I called Jim Lyons this evening to ask if he had any response to the information I gave you last week about a Shuttle Bus. He said that he received one phone call from a businessperson who was interested in the shuttle to and from the airport. Her customers would have to make plane reservations arriving in Great Falls and would take advantage of a shuttle. Jim said that he would be happy to come to Fort Benton to talk to the Sunrise Bluffs residents and the Golden Age Senior Center. I will make those arrangements if the Bluffs and Center would be interested. That could be a good way to get the word around because they may not read this column. I’ll keep you posted.
PIE DAY
Next Friday the 18th is Pie Day. It is becoming the “Gathering Place” at 2:00 p.m. and a great break from daily routine. This is a reminder and if you have never joined us…make it a first and I promise it won’t be the last.
C.C.P.A.
Next week on Thursday the 24th will be the Chouteau County Performing Arts presentation of the Bottomline Duo. This is also a reminder although I know that you must already have it on your calendar.
WHAT IS LOVE?
This past week I received an e-mail that I want to share with you. A group of professional people posed this question to a group of 4 to 8 year-olds, “What does love mean?” The answers they got were broader and deeper than anyone could have imagined. See what you think. (I will include a couple of them a week.)
1. “When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn’t bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That’s love.” Rebecca – age 8.
2. “When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You just know that your name is safe in their mouth.” Billy – age 4.
I have enough of these to go on for the next 10 weeks. Please indulge me and if you do not like it, let me know. I appreciate your comments.
GOD BLESS AMERICA AND OUR TROOPS. WEAR RED ON FRIDAYS.
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