VIEW from the BRIDGE
by Muncie
3/4/15
WE LOVE YOU
This message is for the students in the Chouteau County Schools that are involved in any kind of activities. I want you to know that the community appreciates and love all of your efforts. I do not mention enough about them but believe me; you are always in conversations around town. We are proud and you bring pride to your community by making the efforts in every sport, speech and drama, Band, 4H, honor rolls and help with community projects.
I will not mention specific groups because I am afraid that I will miss someone. You all know who you are. We love you and want you to know that we are aware of your impact on our community. We know about those of you who went to district, divisional, and state competitions. To the parents, brothers and sisters, grandmothers and grandfathers and even great grandparents, our appreciation for your efforts to get them going to where they have to go, is also appreciated. I think about you when I read the results of all of the activities and how proud you must be. I am proud to say I live in Fort Benton and your reputation makes that possible.
WHO KNEW?
I attended a Public Health Assessment meeting a week ago Tuesday at the Missouri River Medical Center. The attendees were mostly from the Health Department, E.M.T’s, Hospital Staff, the Superintendent of Schools, and the Principle of the Elementary.
The meeting consisted of reviewing % figures of the Health Fairs and other medical coverage. A nurse from the Big Sandy Hospital was included in the discussions via a TV screen. At one point she was discussing the Senior Citizens activities. She said that they walked in the gym of the school.
Since I had Scott and Rory sitting close by, I asked if I could walk in the gym. If you remember I walked the halls of the high school last summer for several months when the temp was in the 90’s.
They assured me that the schools have always been open for walking and that several people are there daily. The Elementary School is open at 7:15 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Monday through Friday. The High Schools hours are from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The High School’s hours fit into my schedule like a glove at 4:00 p.m. I began walking on Wednesday and thus far have not seen any other walkers. I am sharing with you and hope that you will take advantage of this opportunity. There were some students in the gym practicing basketball and the Clean-Up crew is busy with their tidying job. Otherwise, I had to whole place to myself.
I enjoy walking as a routine exercise especially along our fantastic Levee Trail. This past year, with the snow and ice beginning in November, blocked my efforts to walk. It was so great to begin walking last week and I hope to see more of you there. I listen to my Talking Books and it is a special time for me as it is the only time I can listen.
So who knew about this and wasn’t I the lucky one to find out by attending that meeting. See you there.
MARCH MOON
The Full Worm Moon is upon us. It is named as such because as the temperature thaws, the worms began their work and that brings on the robins. (Please let me know when you see your first robin.)
This moon has more names than any other. The full Crow Moon name comes from the cawing of crows to signal the end of winter. The Full Crust Moon gets its title from the snow crusting during the day and freezing at nigh. The Full Sap Moon indicates it is time to tap the Maple trees. The last listed name is the Lenten Moon that is the last full moon of winter.
You can check the internet for the Almanac to read more about the moons. Also note that the full moon is next Thursday the 5th of this month.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
It has rolled around again to that time and next Saturday night you can adjust your clocks so you will not be late for Church on Sunday.
It is such a chore for me because there are clocks, (and sometimes two,) in every room of this house in addition to my watch and the clock in the truck. I have several that are too large and heavy for me to lift off the wall that I just leave the same year round. It took a while to get used to that but it was a good solution. It is also a good time to change batteries if the clocks are not plug-in. Perhaps it is better to let the batteries live their lives out. I write the date nowadays just to research how long they last.
SENIOR MOMENT
The biggest lie I tell myself is “I don’t need to write that down, I’ll remember it.”
MONTANA
Of the “50 Things You Didn’t Know About Montana” book, I am on No. 43 to 46 and next week I will copy the last four. This information has gone one for about 20 weeks. Where does the time go?
42. Montana was the first state to adopt a State Library.
43. Montana has more species of mammals (108) than any other U. S. state.
44. Montana was the last state to adopt an age limit for buying cigarettes. (Shame on them.)
45. The first federal census in 1870 showed only 20,595 living in the Montana territory.
(If you would like to have a copy of “The 50 Things,” go to http://www.papercut.biz/emailStripper.htm Trust me, it is family friendly and has nothing to do with Strippers.)
GOD BLESS AMERICA, OUR TROOPS and WEAR RED ON FRIDAYS.
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View From The Bridge 3/9/11
“VIEW from the BRIDGE”
By Muncie
3/9/11
OH HAPPY DAY
One of my dreams for Fort Benton has come true. I was so delighted last Friday when I came to the Stop sign at the corner of 14th St. and Main St. There on the building located on the opposite corner from my house, was a huge sign. It read, “River City Laundromat.”
Since I have lived in Fort Benton, almost 18 years, I have tried to promote a Laundromat. While volunteering at the Visitors Information Center, the question came up so often…”Is there a Laundromat in town?”
I, personally, have had to go to Great Falls for that service because I needed a large machine for rugs, large quilts, blankets, and bedspreads. (Our former Laundromat did not have over sized machines.) I did not enjoy those twice a year, lots of work hauling back and forth, visits to a Laundromat.
Trampus Corder, (the new owner of the building and the new business,) assured me when I walked across the street to visit him, that he would have a large washer and a large dryer. I will not have to wait perhaps a half hour or hour for the big machines to be available. I can just cross the street to see if the machine is not in use. It is a better deal than the 45 to 50 minute drive into Great Falls.
Trampus said that he should be open by April 1st for business. This is new business for Fort Benton is a welcomed one. Good luck in your venture Trampus, and for investing in Fort Benton.
LABELS FOR EDUCATION
On Friday afternoon the 4th, I arrived at the Elementary School just in time to watch the students come to the lunchroom, a few classes at a time. It was “Ice Cream” time, the reward for collecting Labels for Education. Karen, Wendy, and Calista were doling out in generous amounts, the vanilla, and chocolate ice cream with chocolate and butterscotch toppings of their choice. Oh, couldn’t forget the sprinkles!
If I were making out report cards for this event, I would have to give Grammas an A+ for effort. It was difficult to talk individually to the youngsters, but as I stood at the end of the tables, most of the children said that Gramma had a lot to do with their collecting.
The following are some of the comments given to me by the children. Alias Evan’s Gramma, who lives in Great Falls, has the care of Alias’ 4-year-old cousin. Gramma saved many labels from baby and toddlers items.
Mrs. Schuler’s Kindergarten class made up sheets with 26 blocks on them to help learn the alphabet. The children were to put a label on each of the lettered blocks. Jaycee Worrall had Gramma Phyllis’ help, cutting, and applying the labels. Jaycee returned her sheet the next day.
Jadon Jennings’ Gramma from Cut Bank gave him the labels she had been saving. Jaden Good said that his family saved many labels from his baby brother’s diaper boxes. Kaitlyn Bird’s aunt and uncle from Wisconsin sent labels as her contribution. Wyatt Zahradka said he went to the kitchen cupboards and cut off all the labels he could find. Marquis Venegas and his brother Jeremiah brought and removed labels from soup cans.
I would have liked to chat with more of the children. However, time was limited, and as you can imagine, there was much excitement, and chattering. Keep up the good work students, and talk to as many family members, friends of your family, and neighbors to save the labels for you. The program continues and is a financial aid to your school. Remember that every Label for Education is worth .10 cents and your school gains from the program.
FUND RAISER
I do not know any of the final details of the fundraiser for the Naeseths. However, I would like to comment about a few things. I am not mentioning any names because there were so many great helpers, it would be impossible for me to know them all.
Those who did the organizing, very well organized it. The spaghetti dinner including a salad, French bread, and dessert were very pleasing to the pallet and there was plenty of it. No one went hungry.
The silent auction and the live auction offered great items. The live auction also offered a great deal of humor. I wonder where Scottie gets his material. I have a feeling that it comes natural to him. He certainly keeps a crowd going.
I know a fun afternoon cheered Kim and Lester. This is a small part of their rebuilding their lives again. Fort Benton will watch your rebuilding and take courage from what you have experienced. Heaven forbid that we have any more of those kinds of tragedies.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
I thought it was my imagination, (and it was,) that this event was beginning earlier and earlier each year. However, I checked my last year’s calendar and found that it was the second Sunday in March. So, we have Daylight Savings Time next Sunday, SPRING the following Sunday, and Easter Sunday five weeks after that. Can that possibly mean that winter will be over or at least that we get some warmer weather? Am I being too optimistic? All I know for sure is that everyone has had enough of cold, snow, and ice. A weather report that we just saw (Sunday evening,) said that on Tuesday a warm-up is coming our way. I hope you are one of the lucky ones that have not fallen in the last few months. That ice is a very hard surface and does not cushion a fall at all.
SO LONG FOR NOW
I must say that one thing in favor of this winter was that being confined to our homes made us enjoy our warm and cozy homes. Did you do a lot of “catch-up,” reading, work on set aside projects, phone friends you haven’t been in contact with for ages, finish your Christmas cards/thank you notes, and am I kidding? I really meant too…honest. “Tomorrow is another day,” as I pretend I am Scarlet.
GOD BLESS AMERICA and all our Protectors.
By Muncie
3/9/11
OH HAPPY DAY
One of my dreams for Fort Benton has come true. I was so delighted last Friday when I came to the Stop sign at the corner of 14th St. and Main St. There on the building located on the opposite corner from my house, was a huge sign. It read, “River City Laundromat.”
Since I have lived in Fort Benton, almost 18 years, I have tried to promote a Laundromat. While volunteering at the Visitors Information Center, the question came up so often…”Is there a Laundromat in town?”
I, personally, have had to go to Great Falls for that service because I needed a large machine for rugs, large quilts, blankets, and bedspreads. (Our former Laundromat did not have over sized machines.) I did not enjoy those twice a year, lots of work hauling back and forth, visits to a Laundromat.
Trampus Corder, (the new owner of the building and the new business,) assured me when I walked across the street to visit him, that he would have a large washer and a large dryer. I will not have to wait perhaps a half hour or hour for the big machines to be available. I can just cross the street to see if the machine is not in use. It is a better deal than the 45 to 50 minute drive into Great Falls.
Trampus said that he should be open by April 1st for business. This is new business for Fort Benton is a welcomed one. Good luck in your venture Trampus, and for investing in Fort Benton.
LABELS FOR EDUCATION
On Friday afternoon the 4th, I arrived at the Elementary School just in time to watch the students come to the lunchroom, a few classes at a time. It was “Ice Cream” time, the reward for collecting Labels for Education. Karen, Wendy, and Calista were doling out in generous amounts, the vanilla, and chocolate ice cream with chocolate and butterscotch toppings of their choice. Oh, couldn’t forget the sprinkles!
If I were making out report cards for this event, I would have to give Grammas an A+ for effort. It was difficult to talk individually to the youngsters, but as I stood at the end of the tables, most of the children said that Gramma had a lot to do with their collecting.
The following are some of the comments given to me by the children. Alias Evan’s Gramma, who lives in Great Falls, has the care of Alias’ 4-year-old cousin. Gramma saved many labels from baby and toddlers items.
Mrs. Schuler’s Kindergarten class made up sheets with 26 blocks on them to help learn the alphabet. The children were to put a label on each of the lettered blocks. Jaycee Worrall had Gramma Phyllis’ help, cutting, and applying the labels. Jaycee returned her sheet the next day.
Jadon Jennings’ Gramma from Cut Bank gave him the labels she had been saving. Jaden Good said that his family saved many labels from his baby brother’s diaper boxes. Kaitlyn Bird’s aunt and uncle from Wisconsin sent labels as her contribution. Wyatt Zahradka said he went to the kitchen cupboards and cut off all the labels he could find. Marquis Venegas and his brother Jeremiah brought and removed labels from soup cans.
I would have liked to chat with more of the children. However, time was limited, and as you can imagine, there was much excitement, and chattering. Keep up the good work students, and talk to as many family members, friends of your family, and neighbors to save the labels for you. The program continues and is a financial aid to your school. Remember that every Label for Education is worth .10 cents and your school gains from the program.
FUND RAISER
I do not know any of the final details of the fundraiser for the Naeseths. However, I would like to comment about a few things. I am not mentioning any names because there were so many great helpers, it would be impossible for me to know them all.
Those who did the organizing, very well organized it. The spaghetti dinner including a salad, French bread, and dessert were very pleasing to the pallet and there was plenty of it. No one went hungry.
The silent auction and the live auction offered great items. The live auction also offered a great deal of humor. I wonder where Scottie gets his material. I have a feeling that it comes natural to him. He certainly keeps a crowd going.
I know a fun afternoon cheered Kim and Lester. This is a small part of their rebuilding their lives again. Fort Benton will watch your rebuilding and take courage from what you have experienced. Heaven forbid that we have any more of those kinds of tragedies.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
I thought it was my imagination, (and it was,) that this event was beginning earlier and earlier each year. However, I checked my last year’s calendar and found that it was the second Sunday in March. So, we have Daylight Savings Time next Sunday, SPRING the following Sunday, and Easter Sunday five weeks after that. Can that possibly mean that winter will be over or at least that we get some warmer weather? Am I being too optimistic? All I know for sure is that everyone has had enough of cold, snow, and ice. A weather report that we just saw (Sunday evening,) said that on Tuesday a warm-up is coming our way. I hope you are one of the lucky ones that have not fallen in the last few months. That ice is a very hard surface and does not cushion a fall at all.
SO LONG FOR NOW
I must say that one thing in favor of this winter was that being confined to our homes made us enjoy our warm and cozy homes. Did you do a lot of “catch-up,” reading, work on set aside projects, phone friends you haven’t been in contact with for ages, finish your Christmas cards/thank you notes, and am I kidding? I really meant too…honest. “Tomorrow is another day,” as I pretend I am Scarlet.
GOD BLESS AMERICA and all our Protectors.
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