View from the BRIDGE
By Muncie
8-21-19
THE FAIR
As it was with Summer Celebration, I had such a great time. On Friday morning from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM I volunteered for the Lions Club parking project at the Front St. gate with Connie. We both showed up with our winter coats on. Smart move! (We removed them around noon.)
It wasn’t too busy but there was a steady flow of Fair Goers mostly 4Her’s. I would like to comment here what a wonderful bunch of Kiddos they are. I also had breakfast at the 4H building and they and their parents are amongst the hardest working people I have ever come in contact with. I envy all of you for the life-training you receive being in 4H. You are the greatest.
On Saturday morning Connie and I did the same routine without winter coats. It was a tad bit busier but was a much nicer day. The time just flew by and it turned up that I stayed on for the 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. shift because Harold was going to manage it himself. I really enjoyed the afternoon listening to his stories about the “old days”.
On Sunday my shift was from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and it went very quickly. Many people already had their parking tickets and were returning to either have lunch, check on their ribbons, or waiting for the Demolition Derby to begin.
All in all and as always it was wonderful to connect with old friends and neighbors. It should happen more often.
TIME FOR THE LIONS STORIES
The 1st funny story was watching Connie chasing a $1.00 bill down Front St. The wind was blowing a bit strong and the money flew out of her hand. Off she went chasing it until I could no longer she her. (I can only see for about a half a block.) She returned with money in hand and you can be sure she hung on tightly after that incident.
Story No. 2 was about my being stung by a wasp last year at the Front St. entrance. The pipe where the wasps had a nest was removed. The Lions Club purchased a clip-on to repel yellow jackets, hornets, and wasps, and nary a one of those pests ever entered the area.
Joann Streit told me that she sprayed around the area that morning because she remembered that I had gotten stung last year. What a beautiful act of kindness and senseless act of beauty. Thank you, my friend.
And last but not least was Story #3. Two boys about 5 and 7 years old rode up on their bikes with each one holding a $1.00 bill. The insisted on paying the walk-in cost. That also shows the character of the younger generation.
Friends and I had discussions about how when at a retail store and either entering or exiting there is a Mom there with a young child. She is either teaching them or they already have learned to open the door “for the older lady”. We say thank you and they say you are welcome. What a wonderful world.
REMINDERS
CHOUTEAU COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS
Randy will be at the Farmers Market to sell seasons tickets for the upcoming concert series.
The first performance will be Tuesday, October 8th with Abbacadabra. You do not want to miss that one as it is a tribute to the Abba Singing group. They were a special group in our hearts during the 60’s and 70’s. See you there.
LIONS GARAGE SALE
This event is coming up in September but this is a reminder to call the numbers in their ad for pickup. They have room to store it now that the Fair is over.
The Lions are asking for items from the entire area of Chouteau County since our proceeds are spread in the entire area.
This organization would like to have you come and join us. It is a fun, hard working group and not too much is asked of you.
The meetings are listed in the Community Calendar. Check it out and we hope to see you next meeting.
FORT BENTON ROCKS
Two weeks ago when I first heard of Fort Benton Rocks, I checked on them and found that they had about 50 to 60 members on Facebook. It was checked for me again last Saturday and there were 158 and 2 more came in before we disconnected.
By leaps and bounds this popular program is growing. It spreads kindness. Keep up the good work!
DAR
I was able to attend the dedication on Sunday at 11 o’clock for the Daughters of the American Revolution. I was very impressed with all the members that came from all over Montana. I sat next to a woman and we talked about history. I mentioned that I knew an Indian saying, “If you don’t know where you came from, you can’t know where you’re going.” She said, “I have that hanging in my office.”
Be sure to read Ken Robison’s story about the history of the blockhouse. It is an exceptional piece of history.
GOD BLESS AMERICA, OUR TROOPS, POLICE OFFICERS, FIREMEN & WOMEN AND FOREST FIREFIGHTERS AND EMTS.
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Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
View From The Bridge 8/15/18
VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE
By Muncie
8/15/18
THE FAIR
“Meet me in Fort Benton, Benton, Meet Me at the Fair.”
Here we are again in time for the Chouteau County Fair and it seems like I write the same thing every year. I have talked to participants who are entering baked goods, flowers, and 4Her’s who have been working for months.
I am signed up to do the entrance gates for parking for the Lions Club. I hope to see you there Friday morning. I love doing this parking thing because everyone is so happy and looking forward to a good time when they come through the gates.
A little background for the parking fee is that it is a fund raiser for the Lions Club. It is a donation for the Lions many projects during the year like scholarships to all high schools in Chouteau County. The funds do not have anything to do with the Fair. So, purchase your parking ticket for three days knowing what a great cause it is donated to. Happy parking!
Another of my favorites is having breakfast every morning. Why does their coffee taste better than mine? I never make pancakes or biscuits and gravy for myself and so that is another great treat. I also eat other food I would never allow myself during the best of the year.
The Fair booklets have been available for several weeks now so you have had a chance to go through it and check the events that you want to see or participate in. Your support for the Fair will keep it going. Our community cannot afford to let these events to disappear. Once gone they never seem to return. See you there.
HERITAGE DAYS
Be sure and check out Heritage Days at the Fair on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Commercial Building. There will be 7 to 10 demonstrations for young and old alike. This has been a popular event at the Fair the last few years. Be sure not to miss basket weaving and other learning experiences at the Fair.
THE WAY IT USED TO BE
This phrase is used a lot today especially in Senior Citizens conversation. It is no use to think about the way it used to be. Change is happening constantly and only goes forward and not backward.
Take the Fair for example. You remember it as a child. Remember the carnival with all the whip-around rides. A good carnival is now priced way out of Chouteau County‘s budget. It is the same for entertainment. In fact, it is the same for everything. We Seniors remember too often when bread was 10 cents a loaf. Pass your stories on to your children and grandchildren about the “Good Old Days,” and accept the changes as your parents and grandchildren accepted the changes your generation imposed on them.
WHETHER OR WEATHER
Wow! Talk about hot or I would rather not. I just wish I could package it for next winter. I have not left the apartment, because I have air conditioning, for days now because I cannot breathe in that hot air. I am doing a lot of catching up on my computer so that is a good thing.
Why does this hot weather always come at a time when the swimming pool season is over? I know the pool closes so the life guards can go back to college. Why don’t the 100 plus degree days come in July? There must be a good answer somewhere and will always be unknown to us. If I were boss I would arrange the weather so it would be 75 to 80 degrees all the time. So, as you read you might be thinking that if you don’t like it go somewhere else. No, I could not leave my “Happy Place” for better weather. I’ll stop right now complaining about the heat.
WHO?
Welcome back. I see this morning that you have visited the Hollow Tree again and placed fall flowers there. I am so happy that you have forgiven me for imposing on your idea.
I have not been able to get to the hollow tree to remove the American Flags and hope that soon I will find someone who can do that for me. I cannot walk on that lumpy ground with its up in the front and down in the back. Also, the large pieces of bark make getting to the hollow tree a problem.
I cannot see any pumpkins in the Community Garden so that shoots my theory that “Who” has a plot there. I am inviting you for coffee, lemon bars, and conversation any time. Just walk across the street to the apartment with the American Flag hanging on the porch (except in windy weather.) I pinky finger swear that I will never tell anyone who you are. I just want to get to know you because I need artistic people in my life even if only for conversation.
THE VAN/BUS LINE
No news this week about volunteer drivers. There has not been a response so ar. I had heard on the grapevine that someone had responded but I just spoke with the Commissioners and they were not aware of any such person. VOLUNTEER DRIVERS are still needed before any schedules can be put together.
SCHOOL STARTING
It sounds as if the school system is up and running with the new teachers and schedules. football practice has begun and we have that to look forward to. New freshman have a whole different life to lead and seniors will be looking forward to college. It all sound very exciting to me as I did not have the advantages that students have today. Take advantage of every opportunity and enjoy every day of it.
GOD BLESS AMERICA, OUR TROOPS, POLICE OFFICERS, FIRE FIGHTERS, AND EMT’s. Make sure you are registered to vote and when the time comes VOTE.
By Muncie
8/15/18
THE FAIR
“Meet me in Fort Benton, Benton, Meet Me at the Fair.”
Here we are again in time for the Chouteau County Fair and it seems like I write the same thing every year. I have talked to participants who are entering baked goods, flowers, and 4Her’s who have been working for months.
I am signed up to do the entrance gates for parking for the Lions Club. I hope to see you there Friday morning. I love doing this parking thing because everyone is so happy and looking forward to a good time when they come through the gates.
A little background for the parking fee is that it is a fund raiser for the Lions Club. It is a donation for the Lions many projects during the year like scholarships to all high schools in Chouteau County. The funds do not have anything to do with the Fair. So, purchase your parking ticket for three days knowing what a great cause it is donated to. Happy parking!
Another of my favorites is having breakfast every morning. Why does their coffee taste better than mine? I never make pancakes or biscuits and gravy for myself and so that is another great treat. I also eat other food I would never allow myself during the best of the year.
The Fair booklets have been available for several weeks now so you have had a chance to go through it and check the events that you want to see or participate in. Your support for the Fair will keep it going. Our community cannot afford to let these events to disappear. Once gone they never seem to return. See you there.
HERITAGE DAYS
Be sure and check out Heritage Days at the Fair on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Commercial Building. There will be 7 to 10 demonstrations for young and old alike. This has been a popular event at the Fair the last few years. Be sure not to miss basket weaving and other learning experiences at the Fair.
THE WAY IT USED TO BE
This phrase is used a lot today especially in Senior Citizens conversation. It is no use to think about the way it used to be. Change is happening constantly and only goes forward and not backward.
Take the Fair for example. You remember it as a child. Remember the carnival with all the whip-around rides. A good carnival is now priced way out of Chouteau County‘s budget. It is the same for entertainment. In fact, it is the same for everything. We Seniors remember too often when bread was 10 cents a loaf. Pass your stories on to your children and grandchildren about the “Good Old Days,” and accept the changes as your parents and grandchildren accepted the changes your generation imposed on them.
WHETHER OR WEATHER
Wow! Talk about hot or I would rather not. I just wish I could package it for next winter. I have not left the apartment, because I have air conditioning, for days now because I cannot breathe in that hot air. I am doing a lot of catching up on my computer so that is a good thing.
Why does this hot weather always come at a time when the swimming pool season is over? I know the pool closes so the life guards can go back to college. Why don’t the 100 plus degree days come in July? There must be a good answer somewhere and will always be unknown to us. If I were boss I would arrange the weather so it would be 75 to 80 degrees all the time. So, as you read you might be thinking that if you don’t like it go somewhere else. No, I could not leave my “Happy Place” for better weather. I’ll stop right now complaining about the heat.
WHO?
Welcome back. I see this morning that you have visited the Hollow Tree again and placed fall flowers there. I am so happy that you have forgiven me for imposing on your idea.
I have not been able to get to the hollow tree to remove the American Flags and hope that soon I will find someone who can do that for me. I cannot walk on that lumpy ground with its up in the front and down in the back. Also, the large pieces of bark make getting to the hollow tree a problem.
I cannot see any pumpkins in the Community Garden so that shoots my theory that “Who” has a plot there. I am inviting you for coffee, lemon bars, and conversation any time. Just walk across the street to the apartment with the American Flag hanging on the porch (except in windy weather.) I pinky finger swear that I will never tell anyone who you are. I just want to get to know you because I need artistic people in my life even if only for conversation.
THE VAN/BUS LINE
No news this week about volunteer drivers. There has not been a response so ar. I had heard on the grapevine that someone had responded but I just spoke with the Commissioners and they were not aware of any such person. VOLUNTEER DRIVERS are still needed before any schedules can be put together.
SCHOOL STARTING
It sounds as if the school system is up and running with the new teachers and schedules. football practice has begun and we have that to look forward to. New freshman have a whole different life to lead and seniors will be looking forward to college. It all sound very exciting to me as I did not have the advantages that students have today. Take advantage of every opportunity and enjoy every day of it.
GOD BLESS AMERICA, OUR TROOPS, POLICE OFFICERS, FIRE FIGHTERS, AND EMT’s. Make sure you are registered to vote and when the time comes VOTE.
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
View From The Bridge 8/19/15
VIEW from the BRIDGE
By Muncie
8/19/15
SPECIAL VISITOR
On Tuesday the 11th I did my usual shift at the Visitor’s Information Center from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. A young man and his wife came in and in the conversation he said that his mother was coming to visit Fort Benton on Thursday. Her name was Mary and she was, (and still is,) an attendant for about 10 years at the Conrad Mansion in Kalispell. She had never been to Fort Benton before and wanted to see where the Conrad family came from.
I alerted the volunteers due on shifts to call me when she arrived. I wanted to show her where the Conrad’s Honeymoon Cottage was and then direct her to our other attractions.
She actually arrived early on Friday morning after staying overnight in Great Falls to see the Louis and Clark Interpretive Center. I was called about 10:30 a.m. on Friday and when I arrived at the Center and met Mary, she asked, “How did you know my name and when I would be here?” I told her that her son told me on Tuesday and she was surprised. Her son travels around Montana on business and she had not spoken to him. I showed her and her husband Bob, the cottage and sent them on to the Museum of the Upper Missouri to start their tour.
I spoke with Mary today, Monday, and she said that she loved Fort Benton and enjoyed her visit immensely. If you are making a trip to Kalispell and you have not been to the Conrad Mansion, it is a must. The top floor is filled with pictures and items from Fort Benton. Not only is the Mansion beautiful but the grounds are a pleasure to view. Be sure to tell Mary that you are from Chouteau County and hello from Fort Benton.
SMALL WORLD
Also on that Tuesday, a man and his son came into the Visitors Center. I always ask where they are from and the father said that they were from Atlanta, Georgia. I said that I had a son who worked in Atlanta but lived in a small town called Suwanee that is a suburb of Atlanta. The man looked at me in surprise and said that he knew where Suwanee was as he lived there for 15 years. What are the odds that he would come to Fort Benton, Montana that is a suburb of nowhere and talk to someone who also knew where Suwanee, Georgia was located? It’s a small, small world.
THE FAIR
My affair with the Chouteau County Fair is honest and true. I came to Montana from the Detroit area in the state of Michigan and I had never heard of a County Fair.
I attended my first CC Fair in 1993 and was told excitedly by my Sweetheart, that we would be going to the Demolition Derby on Sunday evening. What! A demolition derby, what in heavens name was that? Well, now you will know who screamed the loudest and had the most fun. It was me who knew nothing about County Fairs, farming, ranching, wheat, never learned to can fruits and veggies, ever entered a single baked goods item to be judged, or even knew what a blue, red or white ribbon stood for.
I still have never learned to can but those of you who do, please forgive me. I have other talents. I don’t know what they are as yet, but they must be out there somewhere. I did sew most of the families clothing for about 14 years but gave it up when my daughter graduated from high school. I made her prom and graduation dress and that was the last time I ever used the sewing machine.
I took a quilting class once and made a pillow that I still have. That was the end of that. My eyesight was not good enough for those tiny stitches. I really enjoy checking out the quilts that are on display at the fair.
In the area where the canned goods are displayed, are shelves from one end of the room to the other. They were filled, in the old days, with bottles. Not today. This past weekend there were perhaps two dozen bottles and most of them were entered by the same woman. (I wonder if I could pay her $100.00 an hour, if she would come to my house and doing canning for me. Actually, no amount of money could compensate the work that canning involves.)
There was a minimum of baked goods and compared to the first few years of my residence here and it was sad. Another section had each town in Chouteau County had displaying a fruit and vegetable type stand. We truly enjoyed looking at all those products of hard work.
What is happening here? The Chouteau County Fair should be the most exciting time of the year for farmers and ranchers. I am not excusing town folk either. I love the getting together with old friends and neighbors. I witnessed a lot of that this past weekend. Do you realize how lucky you are to live here in this rural community?
I came from an area where there were 3 or 4 million people. When I moved from my old neighborhood to a new one in Michigan, I only knew the neighbors on either side of me and never knew them well enough to consider doing anything in the world to help them. I was a stranger in a strange town.
There were no open spaces and you drove from one town right into another. My move to Montana was the best decision I ever made. God bless America, Montana, and Fort Benton.
I am ashamed of myself. I did bake a couple of years ago but this year I said, “Oh it is too hot to bake.” I promised myself to do more next year if I’m still around. I will bake when it is cool and put it in the freezer. (I hope that is allowed.)
My friend Nancy L. entered the wild flowers from the garden this year and I won 4 blue ribbons and 3 red ones. It was exciting. I am going to try to do what I can to promote the CC Fair. Can I get you excited enough to do the same? Only your cooperation will make next year the 104th CC Fair a greater success.
Another event I am questioning is the attendance of the Saturday evening entertainment. The audience was very sparse. Where were all those people who complained about not having entertainment on Saturday night?
This is a quote that I overheard, “People pay $14.00 just to go through the gates to the State Fair in Great Falls and they will not pay $14.00 to see great entertainment in Fort Benton.” It is expensive to bring in good entertainment. If you are a Country Music fan and were not there in the stands on Saturday evening, you missed a terrific show. I have loved country music since I was a teenager and it was called Hillbilly music then.
As I contemplate the Fair today, Monday, it is now here and gone for another year. Next year wouldn’t it be great if each family would enter one thing. I will suggest to the Fair Board to wrap that theme around, “All for One and One for All.” How do you like that idea?
50's HOME SCHOOLED
My mother taught me about WEATHER. “That room of yours looks like a tornado went through it.”
GOD BLESS AMERICA, OUR TROOPS, OUR POLICE FORCES and WEAR RED ON FRIDAYS.
By Muncie
8/19/15
SPECIAL VISITOR
On Tuesday the 11th I did my usual shift at the Visitor’s Information Center from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. A young man and his wife came in and in the conversation he said that his mother was coming to visit Fort Benton on Thursday. Her name was Mary and she was, (and still is,) an attendant for about 10 years at the Conrad Mansion in Kalispell. She had never been to Fort Benton before and wanted to see where the Conrad family came from.
I alerted the volunteers due on shifts to call me when she arrived. I wanted to show her where the Conrad’s Honeymoon Cottage was and then direct her to our other attractions.
She actually arrived early on Friday morning after staying overnight in Great Falls to see the Louis and Clark Interpretive Center. I was called about 10:30 a.m. on Friday and when I arrived at the Center and met Mary, she asked, “How did you know my name and when I would be here?” I told her that her son told me on Tuesday and she was surprised. Her son travels around Montana on business and she had not spoken to him. I showed her and her husband Bob, the cottage and sent them on to the Museum of the Upper Missouri to start their tour.
I spoke with Mary today, Monday, and she said that she loved Fort Benton and enjoyed her visit immensely. If you are making a trip to Kalispell and you have not been to the Conrad Mansion, it is a must. The top floor is filled with pictures and items from Fort Benton. Not only is the Mansion beautiful but the grounds are a pleasure to view. Be sure to tell Mary that you are from Chouteau County and hello from Fort Benton.
SMALL WORLD
Also on that Tuesday, a man and his son came into the Visitors Center. I always ask where they are from and the father said that they were from Atlanta, Georgia. I said that I had a son who worked in Atlanta but lived in a small town called Suwanee that is a suburb of Atlanta. The man looked at me in surprise and said that he knew where Suwanee was as he lived there for 15 years. What are the odds that he would come to Fort Benton, Montana that is a suburb of nowhere and talk to someone who also knew where Suwanee, Georgia was located? It’s a small, small world.
THE FAIR
My affair with the Chouteau County Fair is honest and true. I came to Montana from the Detroit area in the state of Michigan and I had never heard of a County Fair.
I attended my first CC Fair in 1993 and was told excitedly by my Sweetheart, that we would be going to the Demolition Derby on Sunday evening. What! A demolition derby, what in heavens name was that? Well, now you will know who screamed the loudest and had the most fun. It was me who knew nothing about County Fairs, farming, ranching, wheat, never learned to can fruits and veggies, ever entered a single baked goods item to be judged, or even knew what a blue, red or white ribbon stood for.
I still have never learned to can but those of you who do, please forgive me. I have other talents. I don’t know what they are as yet, but they must be out there somewhere. I did sew most of the families clothing for about 14 years but gave it up when my daughter graduated from high school. I made her prom and graduation dress and that was the last time I ever used the sewing machine.
I took a quilting class once and made a pillow that I still have. That was the end of that. My eyesight was not good enough for those tiny stitches. I really enjoy checking out the quilts that are on display at the fair.
In the area where the canned goods are displayed, are shelves from one end of the room to the other. They were filled, in the old days, with bottles. Not today. This past weekend there were perhaps two dozen bottles and most of them were entered by the same woman. (I wonder if I could pay her $100.00 an hour, if she would come to my house and doing canning for me. Actually, no amount of money could compensate the work that canning involves.)
There was a minimum of baked goods and compared to the first few years of my residence here and it was sad. Another section had each town in Chouteau County had displaying a fruit and vegetable type stand. We truly enjoyed looking at all those products of hard work.
What is happening here? The Chouteau County Fair should be the most exciting time of the year for farmers and ranchers. I am not excusing town folk either. I love the getting together with old friends and neighbors. I witnessed a lot of that this past weekend. Do you realize how lucky you are to live here in this rural community?
I came from an area where there were 3 or 4 million people. When I moved from my old neighborhood to a new one in Michigan, I only knew the neighbors on either side of me and never knew them well enough to consider doing anything in the world to help them. I was a stranger in a strange town.
There were no open spaces and you drove from one town right into another. My move to Montana was the best decision I ever made. God bless America, Montana, and Fort Benton.
I am ashamed of myself. I did bake a couple of years ago but this year I said, “Oh it is too hot to bake.” I promised myself to do more next year if I’m still around. I will bake when it is cool and put it in the freezer. (I hope that is allowed.)
My friend Nancy L. entered the wild flowers from the garden this year and I won 4 blue ribbons and 3 red ones. It was exciting. I am going to try to do what I can to promote the CC Fair. Can I get you excited enough to do the same? Only your cooperation will make next year the 104th CC Fair a greater success.
Another event I am questioning is the attendance of the Saturday evening entertainment. The audience was very sparse. Where were all those people who complained about not having entertainment on Saturday night?
This is a quote that I overheard, “People pay $14.00 just to go through the gates to the State Fair in Great Falls and they will not pay $14.00 to see great entertainment in Fort Benton.” It is expensive to bring in good entertainment. If you are a Country Music fan and were not there in the stands on Saturday evening, you missed a terrific show. I have loved country music since I was a teenager and it was called Hillbilly music then.
As I contemplate the Fair today, Monday, it is now here and gone for another year. Next year wouldn’t it be great if each family would enter one thing. I will suggest to the Fair Board to wrap that theme around, “All for One and One for All.” How do you like that idea?
50's HOME SCHOOLED
My mother taught me about WEATHER. “That room of yours looks like a tornado went through it.”
GOD BLESS AMERICA, OUR TROOPS, OUR POLICE FORCES and WEAR RED ON FRIDAYS.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
View From The Bridge 8/19/2009
“VIEW from the BRIDGE”
by Muncie Morger
8-19-09
VISITORS INFORMATION CENTER
Heard at the Center…”You are so lucky you live here.”
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
On Friday the 21st of August at 2:00 p.m., the Golden Age Senior Center is having an old fashioned home-made ice cream party. This event is one of a few they hold that help support the Center so give them your support. It looks as though it is going to be very warm by the end of the week so a dish of homemade ice cream sounds soooooooo good. You know, you can bring your children and grandchildren. It is not just for Seniors Citizens, it is open to the public.
TASTE OF CHOUTEAU COUNTY
The last two weeks, since the first scheduled “Taste” was to take place, have just flown by. The food providers are now all in readiness to give us another great eating experience. The menus have been printed in the River Press so I will not go into that and what a choice your taste buds will enjoy. I will urge you to be there (just a reminder that it will be between the Fire Hall and the Grand Union.) Actually, I do not have to do much urging because this is a very well attended event. Fort Benton has had such a great eventful summer! Haven’t we had a great ’09 with all the entertaining events including all sports events at the high school, the swimming pool, happenings at the Chouteau County Free Library, Chouteau County Performing Arts, Summer Celebration, Farmer’s Market, The Old West Trio in the park and on patio of Grand Union, Shakespeare in the Park, the Fair, weddings and personal family get-togethers (I know that I have forgotten some of them.) There is never a dull moment and you certainly cannot be bored. If you are, just give me a call and I will “un-bore” you with things to do. Of course, it may be volunteering.
THE FAIR
All is fair at the Fair. All the food you could possibly want, all the entertainment, all the getting together with friends and family, and all in all a wonderful weekend. Even the weather did not put a damper on the festivities. We covered all the exhibits and would like to see a little more participation in the food categories. I am just as guilty. Every year I promise myself that I will enter and time just gets away. I promise for next year, how about you?
I viewed all the animal exhibits (the cattle, the chickens, the pigs, and the sheep) with my grandson Grayson. The Petting Zoo and the Aussie Show were always crowded with children. The Pig Wrestling was a riot, the Rodeo was spectacular and the Derby (one child called it the Bumper Cars,) was one of the very best. A few years ago there was a Derby in which a car was bumped and rolled over (do you remember that one?) It is though so enjoyable to watch a show where someone is not going to get into an accident or hurt. It is just loads of fun and you can be happy that you are not in the arena being bumped around. To all the names mentioned at the Derby, we are so grateful that you take the time to do what you do. We do not ever want to end our Chouteau County Fair and you do a superb job of keeping it going.
SHONI’S CANOE
A couple of weeks ago you read the story about a canoe that was built by the inmates of the prison at Deer Lodge. Shoni and Ron said when they returned from their trip down the Missouri, they would send a picture of the canoe. The pictures arrived this past week. I hope you enjoy them. Shoni and Ron’s adventures will be forthcoming.
RARE BIRD
Another of my errors (I’m doing that a lot lately) was a few weeks ago when I reported on the rare bird seen by Wayne Loving that I did not tell you that you could only see the picture on this blog. It could not be printed in the River Press because it was in color. If you are interested in the pictures, you can go back on the blog to past issues and view them. They are so intriguing and I was told that the Great Falls Tribune picked up the story.
FOOTBALL FEVER
With the first football game (an away game) scheduled for Saturday the 29th of August, I am trying to work up a way to get to the games that are a distance away and those that would result in driving home when it is dark. The school system cannot provide us with a bus because if it does it for the boy’s games, then it has to be furnished for the girl’s games. Many times they are being played at the same time. I am trying to get the Community Bus but there are rules and regulations there too. Handicapped and Senior Citizens have first priority. The football games are all within the distance limit. The limit of persons on the community bus is thirteen (13.) The bus fee is donation only, which is not a problem but availability of the driver is. What I need from you fans is a commitment to use this service. Please call me at 622-3217 (after 1:00 p.m.) by Sunday the 23rd. I will have more details by the next River Press issue as to what the final plans are. It may be a week to week advisory as the schedule of the games is not very reliable because of referee shortages.
FINAL ANALYSIS
These are the last two lines of the analysis and they cannot be one without the other. “You are, in the final analysis, it’s all between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway.” Mother Theresa. If you would like a copy, let me know and I will run one off for you. God has blessed America, Montana, and Fort Benton.
by Muncie Morger
8-19-09
VISITORS INFORMATION CENTER
Heard at the Center…”You are so lucky you live here.”
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
On Friday the 21st of August at 2:00 p.m., the Golden Age Senior Center is having an old fashioned home-made ice cream party. This event is one of a few they hold that help support the Center so give them your support. It looks as though it is going to be very warm by the end of the week so a dish of homemade ice cream sounds soooooooo good. You know, you can bring your children and grandchildren. It is not just for Seniors Citizens, it is open to the public.
TASTE OF CHOUTEAU COUNTY
The last two weeks, since the first scheduled “Taste” was to take place, have just flown by. The food providers are now all in readiness to give us another great eating experience. The menus have been printed in the River Press so I will not go into that and what a choice your taste buds will enjoy. I will urge you to be there (just a reminder that it will be between the Fire Hall and the Grand Union.) Actually, I do not have to do much urging because this is a very well attended event. Fort Benton has had such a great eventful summer! Haven’t we had a great ’09 with all the entertaining events including all sports events at the high school, the swimming pool, happenings at the Chouteau County Free Library, Chouteau County Performing Arts, Summer Celebration, Farmer’s Market, The Old West Trio in the park and on patio of Grand Union, Shakespeare in the Park, the Fair, weddings and personal family get-togethers (I know that I have forgotten some of them.) There is never a dull moment and you certainly cannot be bored. If you are, just give me a call and I will “un-bore” you with things to do. Of course, it may be volunteering.
THE FAIR
All is fair at the Fair. All the food you could possibly want, all the entertainment, all the getting together with friends and family, and all in all a wonderful weekend. Even the weather did not put a damper on the festivities. We covered all the exhibits and would like to see a little more participation in the food categories. I am just as guilty. Every year I promise myself that I will enter and time just gets away. I promise for next year, how about you?
I viewed all the animal exhibits (the cattle, the chickens, the pigs, and the sheep) with my grandson Grayson. The Petting Zoo and the Aussie Show were always crowded with children. The Pig Wrestling was a riot, the Rodeo was spectacular and the Derby (one child called it the Bumper Cars,) was one of the very best. A few years ago there was a Derby in which a car was bumped and rolled over (do you remember that one?) It is though so enjoyable to watch a show where someone is not going to get into an accident or hurt. It is just loads of fun and you can be happy that you are not in the arena being bumped around. To all the names mentioned at the Derby, we are so grateful that you take the time to do what you do. We do not ever want to end our Chouteau County Fair and you do a superb job of keeping it going.
SHONI’S CANOE
A couple of weeks ago you read the story about a canoe that was built by the inmates of the prison at Deer Lodge. Shoni and Ron said when they returned from their trip down the Missouri, they would send a picture of the canoe. The pictures arrived this past week. I hope you enjoy them. Shoni and Ron’s adventures will be forthcoming.
RARE BIRD
Another of my errors (I’m doing that a lot lately) was a few weeks ago when I reported on the rare bird seen by Wayne Loving that I did not tell you that you could only see the picture on this blog. It could not be printed in the River Press because it was in color. If you are interested in the pictures, you can go back on the blog to past issues and view them. They are so intriguing and I was told that the Great Falls Tribune picked up the story.
FOOTBALL FEVER
With the first football game (an away game) scheduled for Saturday the 29th of August, I am trying to work up a way to get to the games that are a distance away and those that would result in driving home when it is dark. The school system cannot provide us with a bus because if it does it for the boy’s games, then it has to be furnished for the girl’s games. Many times they are being played at the same time. I am trying to get the Community Bus but there are rules and regulations there too. Handicapped and Senior Citizens have first priority. The football games are all within the distance limit. The limit of persons on the community bus is thirteen (13.) The bus fee is donation only, which is not a problem but availability of the driver is. What I need from you fans is a commitment to use this service. Please call me at 622-3217 (after 1:00 p.m.) by Sunday the 23rd. I will have more details by the next River Press issue as to what the final plans are. It may be a week to week advisory as the schedule of the games is not very reliable because of referee shortages.
FINAL ANALYSIS
These are the last two lines of the analysis and they cannot be one without the other. “You are, in the final analysis, it’s all between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway.” Mother Theresa. If you would like a copy, let me know and I will run one off for you. God has blessed America, Montana, and Fort Benton.
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