VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE
By Muncie
9/18/19
LIONS HUGE SALE
Unbelievable! There were thousands of donated items that have been collected or delivered in the last few weeks. Understandably I did not work for the set-up all week long but those special Lions did a miraculous job of setting up dozens of tables and organizing each table. The whole building was filled to capacity and if you could not find a treasure somewhere there, then you did not get to the Fairgrounds last Saturday.
This every other year event was first called a yard sale obviously because it was outside. The last few years it took place inside because of the fear it may rain.
The shoppers were constant and what they liked most of all is that whatever treasure they found was paid for by donation. The Lions did not price anything and only asked that the shopper give what they thought it was worth.
It was a wonderful day seeing family, friends, and neighbors. Everyone had to time to reminisce and chat about how their summer went.
There were shoppers from Great Falls who were the first to arrive. Treasure hunters came from Havre, Big Sandy, Loma, Geraldine, Highwood, and others who were complete strangers. Several said that they looked forward to this particular sale every other year.
So, the biggest of KUDOS go to those hard working Lions who not only set up but who are there again today (Sunday) breaking it down. You are so devoted and have more energy I envy. My only job was to sit there and collect the money. I was there at 8:3o a.m. and had to beg off at 4:00 p.m. The rest of the crew had to stay until 5:30 p.m.
Actually, a good time was had by all. Hope to see you in two years from now.
STUNG AGAIN
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about being stung while collecting for parking tickets at the Chouteau County Fair and then again while walking on the Trail. I gave you a hint that was given to me to put sanitizer on the sting and the pain would go away. I did not hear about that until 2 days after my sting but it worked.
A young woman reported to me at the sale. She had 2 children with here and she said that her little boy was strung and she remembered reading about my “household hint”. She was excited to tell me that it worked.
There were a lot of bees around us at the sale but fortunately no one was stung. I was told many years ago that bees were too busy preparing for winter to bother stinging anyone. (Ha Ha!) I was very happy because I did not have my spray bottle with me. I am wondering how many people and children get stung each year?
BACKROADS OF MONTANA
Yes, the Crew was here Saturday morning to start filming. Two men from Backroads were at Tracy and Olivia Larson’s house at 7:30 in the morning to film Olivia getting ready for school. They then tagged along while Tracy walked Olivia to the Fort Benton Elementary School. They filmed at the school, at the Library, and somewhat along Front St.
They wanted to interview me but I resisted. Grandma Theresa Sparks talked me into it and said they would be at my apartment at 3:30 p.m. They were not able to meet that schedule.
Tracy called me that evening and said that they would be here at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. I could not accommodate that time because of volunteering for the Lions sale. When Randy went to pick up our lunch, he saw them on the street. He suggested they come to the Fair Grounds but that never happened. Oh well! They never got the cookies I had for them.
They will let Tracy know when the show will be aired. It will be several months but wouldn’t it be nice to see it in the middle of winter?
When I got home Saturday afternoon, I watched Backroads. They aired the story about Wayne Hampton. What a great story that was. It makes me sad to know that Mary Ann is gone and Wayne is living in Chester. Those friends and neighbors who were given Wayne’s hand crafted instruments have such great treasurers. They will be passed down for generations with the story of Wayne.
CINNAMON ROLL DAY
These delicious rolls made by Betty are something you do not want to miss on the 27th of this month. It is always on the last Friday of the month…for your calendars. The turnout has grown the last few months since I mentioned it here in the View.
It is a breakfast luncheon with two kinds of eggs, sausage, bacon, hash browns, and toast with the cinnamon rolls. Oops! I forgot to mention good hot coffee with a bottomless pot. It is also a great social hour so come on and join those of us who are regulars. See you there and I’ll remind you again next week.
HUMANA & JILL
On Friday the 27th, Jill will be visiting at the Senior Center. She will be there from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and doing a presentation about Medicare. This is the time to ask all those questions you never seem to get answers for. I will remind you again next week.
SHONKIN PARTY
I know this is well in advance but I would like you to put the date on your calendar.
Shonkin Town has a lasagna dinner party and auction every year around the end of October to raise money to make improvements on their Community Building.
So, Friday, October 27th is the date to put on your calendar. That is close to Halloween so put on a costume and I’ll see you there. There are prizes for that effort.
There will be more info about reminders and time so keep checking because you do not want to miss out.
One other reminder from Shonkin is that their Woman’s Club meeting will be held Sunday, October 13th at 5:00 p.m. in the Community Hall.
THANK YOU
I would like to thank all of you who wished me a happy birthday. I did not know that Bethany was going to announce it to the world. But, as I scootered downtown on Thursday and Friday I had friends shouting Happy Birthday. It also happened on Saturday at the Yard Sale.
The best part was that none of you believe that I am 90 years old. (What an ego boost that is.) You are all just too kind. My Boys came from back east along with my daughter from Great Falls, in June to celebrate. My Morger family made last weekend really special.
I did not want a party because I do not see well nor do I hear well. Most of you know that when you say hello to me you must tell me who you are as my central vision is the problem. You all have been very kind to me and I want you to know how much I love each and every one of you. You are all so special and I am in my happy place. (I have a t-shirt with that written on it.) So again, thank for giving me another year here in Fort Benton where I want to be.
BE KIND.
WEAR RED ON FRIDAYS.
VOLUNTEER WHEN POSSIBLE.
GOD BLESS AMERICA, OUR TROOPS, POLICE OFFICERS, FIREMEN AND WOMEN, FIRE FIGHTERS, AND EMT’s.
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Tuesday, July 14, 2015
View From The Bridge 7/15/15
VIEW from the BRIDGE
By Muncie
7/15/15
MRS. SORKNESS BIRTHDAY
Two weeks ago I wrote about Mrs. Sorkness’ 90th birthday and would you please send her a card. She taught in Fort Benton for 37 years and had hundreds of students. Her big day is August 1, 2015 and if you have not yet sent a birthday card, this is a reminder to do so. You have about 10 days to mail a card before her birthday so it gets there a little before the big day.
Send the card to her daughter’s home. The address is: Kristiana Rose, 170 E. Duval St., Philadelphia, PA 19144.
YELLOW DOUBLE LINE
It is not very often that I drive on Front St. during the warm months. I see people making a left turn in both directions, crossing the double yellow line. Perhaps you have forgotten or perhaps you did not know the traffic rules. You are not allowed to do that.
It all began several years ago when a friend of mine, (who no longer lives here,) was parked in front of Lehman’s rue Value. She was backing out looking to her right and a vehicle made a left from the other side of the street intending to park in the empty space next to my friend. She backed into the vehicle as it was turning in.
The point of this story is that she had to pay for her own damages because there were no yellow double lines on Front St. I went to the City Council with her to plead her case and yellow lines were painted on the street.
Please be reminded, remind others, and remind your visitors. The person making the left turn across the yellow double lines will get the ticket and be responsible for an accident. I would not like anyone to go through that situation.
Next, I will talk about STOP signs. A STOP sign means to come to a complete stop. At my corner of Main and 14th, there has been a great neglect of stopping. Vehicles just roll around the corner. I realize that you can see if there is oncoming traffic but that is not the way it is supposed to work. STOP, look both ways and be better safe rather than sorry.
Last Friday I had to make two trips to the Museum of the Upper Missouri. I made a right turn at 18th and know that there is a YIELD sign near the corner. In both trips there were vehicles traveling south around the circle where there is a STOP sign. Both of them did not stop and I had the right of way. Not only did they ignore the STOP sign but I was on their right side. If you remember, the driver on your right as the right-of-way.
An exception to that traffic rule is at 4-way STOP streets. The first to arrive at the corner has the right-of-way.
There were many visitors at the MUM the two times I was there and so I like to think that they were Visitors and did not know Fort Benton traffic patterns. They were lucky that I am so polite, didn’t give chase although I did blow my horn at them. Lot of good it did.
THANK YOU
Bill Widaman wrote last week that he got over 100 calls about his Letter to the Editor. I also received phone calls and personal thank you for writing about Connie Jenkins. It was easy to do since I have this wonderful space in the River Press, sign my name, and have freedom of speech. Connie deserved every word and much more.
The question is now what is she going to do now that she is retired? The only advice that we retired folks can say to her is, “When did you have time to work?”
WALKING AT THE AG
You must know that I love walking and listening to my Talking Books. Now I love it more that I am walking Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the Ag Museum. What a spectacular facility we have in our town. It is by far, the best museum in Montana.
There are countless exhibits and now each day that I walk I stop and read and examine an exhibit. As I enter the first room I turn to the right past the office, the gift shop and enter the large room. There are huge machines on both sides. Next I hear music and in the far corner is a juke box. Do you remember those machines where you put in a nickel to hear your favorite song? There were juke boxes in all restaurants, ice cream shops, and bars. If there was room in any of those businesses, couples would dance. (Remember, those were the days before TV, computers, and cell phones.)
ANOTHER EXPERIENCE
Last weekend it was cool enough in the early morning for me to walk on the Walking Trail. On Sunday I walked toward the Missouri Breaks Interpretive Center. This morning, Monday, I walked toward the Sunrise Bluffs and I had what was a very exciting experience.
I walked on Front St. because it had shade. At 17th St. in the curb area, I saw a dead rattlesnake. I called 911 and in a few moments Police Chief Turner arrived. He took the rattles off for me, picked up the dead snake, and threw it into the Missouri.
I asked how many rattlers were reported this year so far and he said 5. He asked that I ask the public not to kill bull snakes. They may frighten you, they may hiss at you, they may rise up, but they will not harm you. A bull snake will eat a rattlesnake. Good job. (Do you know the difference between a rattler and a bull snake?) If you call 911, the bull snake can be relocated so please do not kill them.
GOD BLESS AMERICA, OUR TROOPS, OUR POLICE FORCES, and WEAR RED ON FRIDAYS.
By Muncie
7/15/15
MRS. SORKNESS BIRTHDAY
Two weeks ago I wrote about Mrs. Sorkness’ 90th birthday and would you please send her a card. She taught in Fort Benton for 37 years and had hundreds of students. Her big day is August 1, 2015 and if you have not yet sent a birthday card, this is a reminder to do so. You have about 10 days to mail a card before her birthday so it gets there a little before the big day.
Send the card to her daughter’s home. The address is: Kristiana Rose, 170 E. Duval St., Philadelphia, PA 19144.
YELLOW DOUBLE LINE
It is not very often that I drive on Front St. during the warm months. I see people making a left turn in both directions, crossing the double yellow line. Perhaps you have forgotten or perhaps you did not know the traffic rules. You are not allowed to do that.
It all began several years ago when a friend of mine, (who no longer lives here,) was parked in front of Lehman’s rue Value. She was backing out looking to her right and a vehicle made a left from the other side of the street intending to park in the empty space next to my friend. She backed into the vehicle as it was turning in.
The point of this story is that she had to pay for her own damages because there were no yellow double lines on Front St. I went to the City Council with her to plead her case and yellow lines were painted on the street.
Please be reminded, remind others, and remind your visitors. The person making the left turn across the yellow double lines will get the ticket and be responsible for an accident. I would not like anyone to go through that situation.
Next, I will talk about STOP signs. A STOP sign means to come to a complete stop. At my corner of Main and 14th, there has been a great neglect of stopping. Vehicles just roll around the corner. I realize that you can see if there is oncoming traffic but that is not the way it is supposed to work. STOP, look both ways and be better safe rather than sorry.
Last Friday I had to make two trips to the Museum of the Upper Missouri. I made a right turn at 18th and know that there is a YIELD sign near the corner. In both trips there were vehicles traveling south around the circle where there is a STOP sign. Both of them did not stop and I had the right of way. Not only did they ignore the STOP sign but I was on their right side. If you remember, the driver on your right as the right-of-way.
An exception to that traffic rule is at 4-way STOP streets. The first to arrive at the corner has the right-of-way.
There were many visitors at the MUM the two times I was there and so I like to think that they were Visitors and did not know Fort Benton traffic patterns. They were lucky that I am so polite, didn’t give chase although I did blow my horn at them. Lot of good it did.
THANK YOU
Bill Widaman wrote last week that he got over 100 calls about his Letter to the Editor. I also received phone calls and personal thank you for writing about Connie Jenkins. It was easy to do since I have this wonderful space in the River Press, sign my name, and have freedom of speech. Connie deserved every word and much more.
The question is now what is she going to do now that she is retired? The only advice that we retired folks can say to her is, “When did you have time to work?”
WALKING AT THE AG
You must know that I love walking and listening to my Talking Books. Now I love it more that I am walking Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the Ag Museum. What a spectacular facility we have in our town. It is by far, the best museum in Montana.
There are countless exhibits and now each day that I walk I stop and read and examine an exhibit. As I enter the first room I turn to the right past the office, the gift shop and enter the large room. There are huge machines on both sides. Next I hear music and in the far corner is a juke box. Do you remember those machines where you put in a nickel to hear your favorite song? There were juke boxes in all restaurants, ice cream shops, and bars. If there was room in any of those businesses, couples would dance. (Remember, those were the days before TV, computers, and cell phones.)
ANOTHER EXPERIENCE
Last weekend it was cool enough in the early morning for me to walk on the Walking Trail. On Sunday I walked toward the Missouri Breaks Interpretive Center. This morning, Monday, I walked toward the Sunrise Bluffs and I had what was a very exciting experience.
I walked on Front St. because it had shade. At 17th St. in the curb area, I saw a dead rattlesnake. I called 911 and in a few moments Police Chief Turner arrived. He took the rattles off for me, picked up the dead snake, and threw it into the Missouri.
I asked how many rattlers were reported this year so far and he said 5. He asked that I ask the public not to kill bull snakes. They may frighten you, they may hiss at you, they may rise up, but they will not harm you. A bull snake will eat a rattlesnake. Good job. (Do you know the difference between a rattler and a bull snake?) If you call 911, the bull snake can be relocated so please do not kill them.
GOD BLESS AMERICA, OUR TROOPS, OUR POLICE FORCES, and WEAR RED ON FRIDAYS.
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