VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE
BY Muncie
11/20/19
HELLO WHO #1
I am now calling you “Who #1” because in the last few weeks I have a “Who #2,” and a “Who #3”. By contact this past week I found “Who #3”. She wanted me to pass on to you, Who #1, that she is not trying to interfere with your dedicated decorating. She just thought that because she has so many decorations, she could add a little to the hollow tree.
On my way to downtown on Friday morning I could see that all the Halloween decorations were gone. When I returned an hour later the fall decorations were back. Now I am confused. Did “Who #1”, or “Who #2”, or “Who No. 3”, redecorate the tree? I am really confused at this point but it doesn’t really matter?
I had wanted to write that if “Who #1” does not decorate for Thanksgiving this week, then I will be sure she no longer wants to volunteer. I truly hope that I have not lost you. I’ll be watching the hollow tree with great interest. Please respond somehow.
MT SPORTS REPORT
To both the football and volleyball teams I would like to say how proud the whole town is of your accomplishments. You provided Fort Benton with the most excitement about sports, than it seems, for a long time. We love you for all of your efforts, the time you spent practicing, and just in general for all you do.
I knew a week ago that it would be a tough game in Fairview. With three starters injured the week before, our chances were limited. Three players out of 8 unable to play is a great obstacle to overcome.
I was not able to listen to the game because I did not have the proper radio coverage. However, I quickly learned what was happening because of friends who have smart phones or could listen to the game.
Regardless of the outcome, I want to say again how proud we all are of the teams and we love you no matter what.
BINGO
If you have been looking forward to Turkey Bingo it is a happening on SATURDAY the 23rd at the Club House at 7:00 p.m. This has always been a very well attended event so get there early. Have dinner and then enjoy an evening of Bingo.
The next regular Bingo night will be December 2nd. The last game of this year will be 12/16/19. The next schedules will be in 2020 on January 5th and 20th. It will be here in a blink of an eye.
SO VERY DARK
I am being cheered up by friends as the days continue to grow longer. That is my “Happy Day.” I long for those late warm evenings when I can take a walk along the Missouri. I love seeing the ducks and geese building their nests along the river bank and then the ducklings practicing their swimming. I love it when everything turns green and leaves appear on the trees.
I’ve saved all of those memories for this time of year. Actually, there is so much going on that I hardly have time to think about winter. They are listed below so put them on your calendar and see you there.
CHOUTEAU COUNTY COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
I know that the schedule was worked on two weekends ago. Pick up a flyer at most of the businesses. All takes place on Friday 12/6/19, Saturday 12/7/19, and Sunday 12/8/19. Pass this news along to your family, friends and neighbors.
BRIDGEPORT STATION
ON Saturday December 7th, the Bridgeport Station event will be at the Agricultural Center in Fort Benton. You can do all of your Christmas shopping there and whatever you give as gifts will be treasured forever. The reason for that statement is because I have found over the years that crafted gifts are such a treasure.
Even though I’ve moved to a smaller space, I have kept my Bridgeport treasures. I know the hours that go into those hand-made gifts. You can add to your collections or start one for your children, and grandchildren.
I always think of Leone Cloepfil and her hand painted ornaments. I have the whole collection plus some extras of the old house and she did a covered bridge for me.
I miss you Leone, not only for your beautiful work but seeing your smiling face at Bridgeport.
SHONKIN
Their rep. called me about their plans for the CCCC. It will be on Saturday the 7th at the Community Hall. There will be many vendors and huckleberry breakfast rolls (yummy). There will be a children’s space to buy gifts for a $1.00 or less.
The biggest attraction will be the sleigh ride, (weather permitting,) at the Lacey Creek Farm. They have 4 of the most beautiful Clydesdale horses and a sleigh ride is truly a Christmas tradition. If there is no snow, it will be a wagon ride instead of a sleigh.) You can find directions to the farm at the Community Hall.
COMMUNITY BUS
Did you read the article in the River Press about the Community Bus making a run to Great Falls every week until Christmas? I checked with Kellie) and she verified that they would try to schedule that. However, there will be no trip to Great Falls on Tuesday November the 26th and December the 3rd. Please call Kellie to reserve a seat on the bus.
And remember…the drivers are all volunteers. Could you give up a Tuesday twice a month to drive the bus? Or…could you give up a Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to drive around town? Even when I could drive, I could never have contributed what those volunteers are doing.
Thank you, Vicky, Jeff, and Nancy, for your kindness. You always do a good deed every day that you drive.
CHOUTEAU COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS
The next Chouteau County Performing Arts performance will be the Christmas Concert. It is December the 15th. It will feature Wylie Gustafson. NOTE…It will be at 3:00 p.m. on that Sunday afternoon
Wylie is a well-known western singer around Montana. He will be singing Christmas songs and some of his own most popular Wild West songs.
SCHOOL CONCERT INFO
The Fort Benton High School Band and Choir will perform a Christmas Concert on December the 16th at 7:00 p.m. in the Elementary School. Please put this date on your calendar and sticky notes all over the house to remind you to attend.
The Fall Concert lacked an audience. The readers of the River Press were made aware of this from a letter to the editor.
Yes, we should be ashamed of ourselves. These young people work so hard and we need to let them know that we appreciate their efforts.
So, on Monday December 16th, I would like that auditorium to be packed with parents, grandparents, students, teachers, friends, neighbors, and tax payers. What a wonderful way to wish the community a Merry Christmas. It would take the place of many days of doing a good deed.
I did not attend the Fall Concert. I no longer drive and it would be too dark to GoGo to the school. However, I will get to the Christmas Concert if I have to crawl on my hands and knees. (Now that may be difficult because I cannot kneel down.) I do know that after my friends read this View, I will be offered a ride. Thank whoever for being my friend. See you there!
MOST IMPORTANT…BE KIND, DO A GOOD DEED EVERY DAY, AND GET LOTS OF REST SO YOU WON’T BE CRABBY.
GOD BLESS AMERICA, OUR TROOPS, POLICE OFFICERS, FIREMEN AND WOMEN, AND EMT’S. HELP THEM COPE.
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Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
View From The Bridge 12/19/18
VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE
By Muncie
12/19/18
MOON
Check out the full moon on Saturday the 22nd. Let’s hope for a clear sky and no overcast. This sight is only once a month for us to enjoy. I really enjoy the full moon when it brightens up the landscape as if it were daytime.
Not only this happening this week but the first day of winter on the 21st. That means on the 22nd the days will begin getting longer. Oh, happy day! I will be celebrating. Would you like to join me?
WHO?
The hollow tree looks so beautiful and festive. Where are you getting all those decorations? I have asked several women if they are Who? They have all denied it. Oh well! Not telling the truth seems to be the norm these days.
Who, I am not saying that you are not telling the truth. It is just a little side-tracking to protect your privacy. I understand and agree with you all the way. I just want peace in the world and it all begins with me.
So, thank you for a job well done. I enjoy that hollow tree more than I could ever tell you. Let’s go into the New Year celebrating all the holidays.
ARE YOU READY?
I remember the days of wrapping presents, writing Christmas cards, baking cookies, and all the rest of Christmas chores. For me those days are long gone and it is gift cards, very few Christmas card writing because most of my friends are gone, and very little baking.
It is still about family and the love of all of them. That makes me very happy. So, at this time I would like to wish all of the View readers and all the readers of the River Press, the best and happiest holidays ever. If there are rifts in relationships, make them up. Time is too valuable. Christmas seems a good time to do this because it is a time of joy.
If you do not have family near and dear, do a kind deed a day for someone. There is a lot of controversy about the homeless people. Yet, I saw on TV last week a story about the man who hands out $100.00 bills to strangers. He was set up as a homeless man dressed in a Santa suit. Most people ignored him. For those who dropped money into his pot, he gave them $100.00 bill or more. It was quite a touching story and a lesson for most of us.
OTHER STORIES
On the news I saw three stories about people who were blind. The first was about a 5-year old and how his classmates helped him.
The next was about a young man whose dream was to play football. I do not know all of the details but he was on a team and was the kicker. He was positioned by his teammates and kicked the ball every time through the goalpost. Amazing!
The third inspirational story was about a swimming coach. He was blind from birth and swam on a team. He became a coach after graduation. The head coach said about him that he heard but I could see. All of these stories were proof of the saying, “Follow Your Dream.” and “Anything is Possible.”
I hope that most of you readers saw the same programs and correct me if I didn’t get the stories correct. I think I did get the basics and hope that the news programs follow up on these three lives.
SCHOOL CONCERTS
Check the Community Schedule in the River Press for the place and times of the school concerts. They are truly enjoyable and make parents and grandparents proud.
What a wonderful program the music department puts on. Our music director, Eric Lenington, must have the patience of an angel. I played the piano for 8 years during elementary and high school and remember I always left practice for the last thing each day. But at least I learned the basics of music and that is just as important as the ABC’s. GO MUSICIANS.
BASKETBALL
I made it to the game in Big Sandy last Friday night. Randy and I arrived just in time for the girl’s game. Just as was predicted, the girl’s team is on its way to the state tournament. I am not saying they will go all the way but it is going to be very close.
I really enjoy these games because my grandson, Grayson Bonilla, was in that class of Juniors. He moved to Helena 1o years ago and I still remember the Kiddos in his 2nd grade class.
Of course, it is not only the Juniors that make that team. The Freshman, Sophomores, and Seniors are great also and do their shore in the wins. GO LADY LONGHORNS.
The boys did well too and I wanted you to know how much we enjoy the games. There is a lot of talk at the Golden Age Senior Center about basketball. It is actually the center of small towns. All across the country the basketball games on Friday nights are packed with fans. From the minute I hit town 26 years ago, I have attended almost every basketball (and football) game. (How I wish I had that energy.) So, keep up the good work.
While I am on basketball game stories, I would like to mention about clapping for the High School Pep Band. (I was the only one who clapped at the Big Sandy game. As I have said many times before…clapping is done for the players and the cheerleaders. Why not for the band? Let’s hear it at the next game…loud and louder.
GOD BLESS AMERICA, OUR TROOPS, POLICE OFFICERS, FIRE FIGHTERS AND EMT’s. I am adding from now on that God Bless our government nationally and locally. They need all the help they can get.
By Muncie
12/19/18
MOON
Check out the full moon on Saturday the 22nd. Let’s hope for a clear sky and no overcast. This sight is only once a month for us to enjoy. I really enjoy the full moon when it brightens up the landscape as if it were daytime.
Not only this happening this week but the first day of winter on the 21st. That means on the 22nd the days will begin getting longer. Oh, happy day! I will be celebrating. Would you like to join me?
WHO?
The hollow tree looks so beautiful and festive. Where are you getting all those decorations? I have asked several women if they are Who? They have all denied it. Oh well! Not telling the truth seems to be the norm these days.
Who, I am not saying that you are not telling the truth. It is just a little side-tracking to protect your privacy. I understand and agree with you all the way. I just want peace in the world and it all begins with me.
So, thank you for a job well done. I enjoy that hollow tree more than I could ever tell you. Let’s go into the New Year celebrating all the holidays.
ARE YOU READY?
I remember the days of wrapping presents, writing Christmas cards, baking cookies, and all the rest of Christmas chores. For me those days are long gone and it is gift cards, very few Christmas card writing because most of my friends are gone, and very little baking.
It is still about family and the love of all of them. That makes me very happy. So, at this time I would like to wish all of the View readers and all the readers of the River Press, the best and happiest holidays ever. If there are rifts in relationships, make them up. Time is too valuable. Christmas seems a good time to do this because it is a time of joy.
If you do not have family near and dear, do a kind deed a day for someone. There is a lot of controversy about the homeless people. Yet, I saw on TV last week a story about the man who hands out $100.00 bills to strangers. He was set up as a homeless man dressed in a Santa suit. Most people ignored him. For those who dropped money into his pot, he gave them $100.00 bill or more. It was quite a touching story and a lesson for most of us.
OTHER STORIES
On the news I saw three stories about people who were blind. The first was about a 5-year old and how his classmates helped him.
The next was about a young man whose dream was to play football. I do not know all of the details but he was on a team and was the kicker. He was positioned by his teammates and kicked the ball every time through the goalpost. Amazing!
The third inspirational story was about a swimming coach. He was blind from birth and swam on a team. He became a coach after graduation. The head coach said about him that he heard but I could see. All of these stories were proof of the saying, “Follow Your Dream.” and “Anything is Possible.”
I hope that most of you readers saw the same programs and correct me if I didn’t get the stories correct. I think I did get the basics and hope that the news programs follow up on these three lives.
SCHOOL CONCERTS
Check the Community Schedule in the River Press for the place and times of the school concerts. They are truly enjoyable and make parents and grandparents proud.
What a wonderful program the music department puts on. Our music director, Eric Lenington, must have the patience of an angel. I played the piano for 8 years during elementary and high school and remember I always left practice for the last thing each day. But at least I learned the basics of music and that is just as important as the ABC’s. GO MUSICIANS.
BASKETBALL
I made it to the game in Big Sandy last Friday night. Randy and I arrived just in time for the girl’s game. Just as was predicted, the girl’s team is on its way to the state tournament. I am not saying they will go all the way but it is going to be very close.
I really enjoy these games because my grandson, Grayson Bonilla, was in that class of Juniors. He moved to Helena 1o years ago and I still remember the Kiddos in his 2nd grade class.
Of course, it is not only the Juniors that make that team. The Freshman, Sophomores, and Seniors are great also and do their shore in the wins. GO LADY LONGHORNS.
The boys did well too and I wanted you to know how much we enjoy the games. There is a lot of talk at the Golden Age Senior Center about basketball. It is actually the center of small towns. All across the country the basketball games on Friday nights are packed with fans. From the minute I hit town 26 years ago, I have attended almost every basketball (and football) game. (How I wish I had that energy.) So, keep up the good work.
While I am on basketball game stories, I would like to mention about clapping for the High School Pep Band. (I was the only one who clapped at the Big Sandy game. As I have said many times before…clapping is done for the players and the cheerleaders. Why not for the band? Let’s hear it at the next game…loud and louder.
GOD BLESS AMERICA, OUR TROOPS, POLICE OFFICERS, FIRE FIGHTERS AND EMT’s. I am adding from now on that God Bless our government nationally and locally. They need all the help they can get.
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
View From The Bridge 12/12/18
VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE
By Muncie
12/12/18
DECEMBER MOON
This moon has four names, so choose your favorite. I frankly, do not like any of them. The Full Cold, the Full Long Nights, Full Winter Moon and Moon Before Yule are your choices.
Other facts are it is the darkest because the moon is above the horizon for a long time.
The Full Moon is Saturday the 22nd.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT OR PHILIP AND ME
“I have friends in high places.” Do you remember 7 years ago when Garth Books gave me his guitar at a concert in Las Vegas? I titled that story “Garth and Me.” I have had a very exciting and adventurous life and that night was one of the best. I had my fifteen minutes of fame.
Last weekend at the Christmas Concert was another of my even more exciting adventurers. I had never before met Philip Aaberg. My only contact with him was when he joined Jack Gladstone to play “Over the Rainbow” at my husband’s funeral. I did not meet Philip because he and Jack left immediately and did not attend the reception.
On last Friday, Randy took me to the concert at the Missouri River Medical Center at 10:30 a.m. for the residents of the Nursing Home. I met Philip Aaberg for the first time.
We then went to the Fort Benton Elementary School for the Kiddo’s concert at 12:30 p.m. I had a wonderful time not knowing that the best was yet to come.
On Sunday Randy and I arrived at the school about 2:00 p.m. Philip was already there. Since there were many members of the Performing Arts board already there, they did not need my help so I went to my usual seat, 2nd row 1st seat, in the left hand side. Philip was on stage and I took the copy of “Mary’s Boy Chile”(Chile is not misspelled) and asked Philip if he had ever heard of it. He played a couple of lines and that was the first of the good things to come.
A little background for me and this beautiful Christmas carol was in the late 70’s when I heard it the first time. My daughter went to an all-girl high school and at their Christmas Concert they sang the song and it immediately became my favorite. The music teacher gave me a copy of the music that I always carry with me at Christmas time.
I have given copies of the song to many people over the years hoping that someone would play it for me. It never happened until last Sunday.
After intermission, when Philip sat down at the piano, he said that I had showed him a copy of “Mary’s Boy Chile” and he played it for the audience. I was thrilled beyond words and it was better than getting Garth’s guitar.
After the show, I found that Bethany, our River Press editor, was close by in aisle 2. She said that carol was her Mom’s favorite too. Later in the lobby 2 women came up to me and said it was their favorite also. They were thrilled too.
Now this brings me to another story about “Mary’s Boy Chile.” I wrote about it last Christmas but perhaps you do not remember or did not read it.
I was in Walmart looking for sweatpants but was having a difficult time finding them and besides, even back then, I had a difficult time reading small labels. I went to a desk and asked for help. An African American woman was on the phone but said she would be right with me. As she did helped she was humming Christmas carols. I then asked her if she knew “Mary’s Boy Chile?” She sang the whole song for me. As I walked away I could still hear her singing it.
So that is my Christmas story for this year. For those of you who play the piano and would like a copy of the music, I carry copies in my purse. Just ask and I will be pleased if you could play it for me. I have a good copy of the words too.
One more addition to the Chester story (where Aaberg’s live) is I asked their friend who was helping them, Laurie Lyders, if she knew Wayne Hampton. She said she certainly did and his daughter Gail. I asked her to say hello from Fort Benton when she saw him or Gail next.
We miss Wayne very much. Remember how he used to drive that converted truck that looked like a trolley. He gave free tours around our city and was in all the parades.
Laurie was excited when she found out my name and said she has a subscription to the River Press. (She also gave me a hug for the View. I now feel like part of the Chester family.)
SCHOOL CONCERTS
Check the Community Calendar for the dates of the school concerts. Cindy L. told me they begin the week of the 17th. (That is next Monday Folks.) The Elementary and the High School put in many hours for these concerts. I hope to be able to get to all of the concerts because they are so enjoyable. I have not had any grandchildren in school for years but I still like to see and hear other friend’s children and grandchildren. See you there.
GOD BLESS AMERICA, OUR TROOPS, POLICE OFFICERS, FIRE FIGHTERS, AND EMT’s. LET THEIR BE PEACE ON EARTH AND LET IT BEGIN WITH ME.
By Muncie
12/12/18
DECEMBER MOON
This moon has four names, so choose your favorite. I frankly, do not like any of them. The Full Cold, the Full Long Nights, Full Winter Moon and Moon Before Yule are your choices.
Other facts are it is the darkest because the moon is above the horizon for a long time.
The Full Moon is Saturday the 22nd.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT OR PHILIP AND ME
“I have friends in high places.” Do you remember 7 years ago when Garth Books gave me his guitar at a concert in Las Vegas? I titled that story “Garth and Me.” I have had a very exciting and adventurous life and that night was one of the best. I had my fifteen minutes of fame.
Last weekend at the Christmas Concert was another of my even more exciting adventurers. I had never before met Philip Aaberg. My only contact with him was when he joined Jack Gladstone to play “Over the Rainbow” at my husband’s funeral. I did not meet Philip because he and Jack left immediately and did not attend the reception.
On last Friday, Randy took me to the concert at the Missouri River Medical Center at 10:30 a.m. for the residents of the Nursing Home. I met Philip Aaberg for the first time.
We then went to the Fort Benton Elementary School for the Kiddo’s concert at 12:30 p.m. I had a wonderful time not knowing that the best was yet to come.
On Sunday Randy and I arrived at the school about 2:00 p.m. Philip was already there. Since there were many members of the Performing Arts board already there, they did not need my help so I went to my usual seat, 2nd row 1st seat, in the left hand side. Philip was on stage and I took the copy of “Mary’s Boy Chile”(Chile is not misspelled) and asked Philip if he had ever heard of it. He played a couple of lines and that was the first of the good things to come.
A little background for me and this beautiful Christmas carol was in the late 70’s when I heard it the first time. My daughter went to an all-girl high school and at their Christmas Concert they sang the song and it immediately became my favorite. The music teacher gave me a copy of the music that I always carry with me at Christmas time.
I have given copies of the song to many people over the years hoping that someone would play it for me. It never happened until last Sunday.
After intermission, when Philip sat down at the piano, he said that I had showed him a copy of “Mary’s Boy Chile” and he played it for the audience. I was thrilled beyond words and it was better than getting Garth’s guitar.
After the show, I found that Bethany, our River Press editor, was close by in aisle 2. She said that carol was her Mom’s favorite too. Later in the lobby 2 women came up to me and said it was their favorite also. They were thrilled too.
Now this brings me to another story about “Mary’s Boy Chile.” I wrote about it last Christmas but perhaps you do not remember or did not read it.
I was in Walmart looking for sweatpants but was having a difficult time finding them and besides, even back then, I had a difficult time reading small labels. I went to a desk and asked for help. An African American woman was on the phone but said she would be right with me. As she did helped she was humming Christmas carols. I then asked her if she knew “Mary’s Boy Chile?” She sang the whole song for me. As I walked away I could still hear her singing it.
So that is my Christmas story for this year. For those of you who play the piano and would like a copy of the music, I carry copies in my purse. Just ask and I will be pleased if you could play it for me. I have a good copy of the words too.
One more addition to the Chester story (where Aaberg’s live) is I asked their friend who was helping them, Laurie Lyders, if she knew Wayne Hampton. She said she certainly did and his daughter Gail. I asked her to say hello from Fort Benton when she saw him or Gail next.
We miss Wayne very much. Remember how he used to drive that converted truck that looked like a trolley. He gave free tours around our city and was in all the parades.
Laurie was excited when she found out my name and said she has a subscription to the River Press. (She also gave me a hug for the View. I now feel like part of the Chester family.)
SCHOOL CONCERTS
Check the Community Calendar for the dates of the school concerts. Cindy L. told me they begin the week of the 17th. (That is next Monday Folks.) The Elementary and the High School put in many hours for these concerts. I hope to be able to get to all of the concerts because they are so enjoyable. I have not had any grandchildren in school for years but I still like to see and hear other friend’s children and grandchildren. See you there.
GOD BLESS AMERICA, OUR TROOPS, POLICE OFFICERS, FIRE FIGHTERS, AND EMT’s. LET THEIR BE PEACE ON EARTH AND LET IT BEGIN WITH ME.
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