VIEW from the BRIDGE
By Muncie
11/30/16
CHOUTEAU COUNTY COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
Just a few days left until another exciting weekend in Fort Benton and all our friendly neighboring county cities begins. Bring all your family and friends and support this fun event.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
For me the best part of the Christmas season is the Concert that has been on the Chouteau County Performing Arts program for many seasons. Our local talent is the greatest and it really adds the spirit to the season. Santa also comes to visit and that makes it really special for the kiddos.
It is another of those special times and performances that the auditorium at the Fort Benton Elementary School will have every seat occupied. It takes place next Sunday afternoon so see you there.
THE MOON
Well, here we are, tomorrow is the last month of the year and the last description and date of the full moon. The Almanac says that the December Moon has 3 names, Full Cold Nights and Full Long Nights Moon. During this month the cold fastens its grip and nights are at their longest and coldest. (I wonder if that will come about.)
It is also called the Moon before Yule. The term Long Night Moon is a doubly approved name because the midwinter night is indeed long and because the moon is above the horizon for a long time. The midwinter moon has a high trajectory across the sky because it is opposite a low sun. The full moon is on Wednesday the 14th.
I would like to tell you what is my favorite happening in December. The days start getting longer on the 21st. I have had about all I can stand of this getting dark so early. I want to be outside and being able to see what is going on for more hours than 8 or so.
BIRDS
I have been living here at the Sunset apartments for almost 5 weeks now. I have 5 bird feeders out, filled, and ready for my little friends. I have not seen one single bird yet. There are lots of trees in the area but no signs yet of any activity.
There was a woman who lived at the apartments directly behind the Sunrise Bluffs and she used to feed the feral cats. She moved away a few years ago. I wonder if the birds stopped flying in this area because of the cats. I have not had any sighting of any feral cats here as yet. I miss my birds and hope that when it turns really cold, they will find my feeders at my new address.
FLAG AND GREEN LIGHT
My brand new American Flag and the Support our Troops green light bulb were installed this past weekend. I can see a couple of green lights down the block and a few American Flags.
When you go by my place toot your horn and think about those Service Men and Women who won’t be home for Christmas this year.
BE KIND
This past week on the World News there was a story about school children spreading the word of “Be Kind.” The Kids learned about each other’s lives and the shoes they walked in.
Kindness was in and bullying was out. How about doing one act of kindness a day? It could change the world.
FUNNY QUOTES
“I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus, underneath the milestone last night.”
GOD BLESS AMERICA, OUR TROOPS, THOSE WHO GUARD US and WEAR RED ON FRIDAYS.
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View From The Bridge 3/23/16
VIEW from the BRIDGE
By Muncie
3/23/16
HAPPY EASTER
May you have a wonderful religious or just a holiday with family and friends? May the spring warmth of renewal be yours in abundance? (I didn’t get that from a card. It’s my own stuff.)
WOMEN VETS TEA
There was a very disappointing turnout of the lovely Tea last Saturday that was sponsored by the American Legion. There were 80 invitations sent out and 10 women attended.
All the tables at the Sunrise Bluffs dining room were set with lace tablecloths and each place had a beautiful tea cup from private collections. There were dainty cakes and cookies with a wide variety of tea choices.
Lovely Jamie Carrier entertained us with her guitar and great singing. I felt sad for those organizers who spent so much time and effort in setting up and baking desserts. I am speaking for the other 9 women who attended that we appreciated your efforts and had a very lovely time.
This event reminds me of long ago when there was a Red Hat organization. It fell apart because of the lack of participation.
This message is for all organizations and other events happening in Fort Benton. Come on Folks! Get off your couch, and away from the TV and Smart Phones. Get out and about, volunteer, and get to know your neighbor. O.K. I have said enough and know I will be in hot water again.
A cute meeting happened at the Buffs that made my visit happier. Mrs. Burmeister came up to me and introduced herself, (she is Tim’s Mom.) I told her that I call Tim “Boss,” and she said that she calls him “Son.” I should have asked her to use her influence with Tim to keep me on another year.
AMERICAN LEGION
This organization has a fund raiser catalog that has food products like pasta etc. There are some really neat gifts for wives to buy their husbands. There are food items for men to take hunting or fishing trip. It would be a different one-of-a-kind gift.
If you are interested in a catalog or seeing one, call Diane Jones @ 406-270-7021. She would be happy to accommodate you.
PARADISE
I have to explain about the BIRD article I had in the River Press last week. I should have realized that hardly anyone except those who live in Carter would understand.
When I said that the Robins and Meadowlarks must have known that Paradise was in Carter, my thought about that was because the Carter Bar, (as it is called in the newspapers,) is actually named Paradise. Do you out of town-ers, who read the River Press, get my drift? Hopefully you will now understand.
Paradise Strip Bar is now closed and just briefly I inquired about what went on at the Chouteau County Courthouse Friday morning. (Bethany will report on the whole story.) The owner has to wait about 3 months before there will be a hearing on the license. He will reopen as just as the Carter Bar. I am really not concerned as I never frequented the Paradise Strip Bar. I would rather spend my time watching the birds. I wonder if the birds will still hang around Carter now that the Paradise is gone. Tweet Tweet!
BINGO
By the time you read this the past Monday night was the second to last night for this season. Next Monday will be the last so come on over and make it a big one for the VFW fundraiser.
In the meanwhile, you can play at the Golden Age Senior Center on Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. and at the Sunrise Bluffs on Friday evenings. I still cannot believe that I like Bingo. Perhaps it is just liking to get out of the house. See you there.
THE MOON
The full moon will be Wednesday evening. It will rise at 6:06 p.m. and set at 6:38 the next morning. I am writing this on Monday and already at night the moon is lighting up my rooms on the south side of the house. The skies have been clear most nights. Do you ever step out of the house at night and see the splendor in the sky? We are able to witness most every night the wonder of the universe and do we? I’m going to make an effort from now on.
C.C.P.A.
On Saturday evening April 2nd will be Pub Night at the Ag Center. By popular demand the C.C.P.A. Board brings back Tom Rigney and Flambeau. It is billed as raising the roof so come over and enjoy a great evening. I would like to watch some of our dancing partners on the floor. Bring your family and friends and enjoy the musical evening. It is spring and time to get out of the house. Make the effort and I know you will enjoy yourselves.
Here is another example of my wish that the Elementary School Auditorium would have every seat filled with standing room only. So much work is put into arranging the C.C.P.A. programs so please make an effort to come to the performances. If you like music, you will like C.C.P.A. There are two performances left this season. Let’s pack it in. See you there.
LOMA DAYS
On April 2nd Loma Days will be in full swing. I know this message is a week and a half ahead of time but it is already on my calendar. I look forward to the fresh made donuts and the Taco Salads by Chandee. It is also fun to browse the Vendor’s tables. You never know what you will find that is a treasure to you. I’ll see you there; in fact, I’ll see you here, there, and everywhere.
OBSERVATIONS
There are so many kinds of apples, that if you ate a new one every day, it would take 20 years to try them all. (I figured that out and it means there are 7,300 kinds of apples. That also means that I eat 365 apples a year not counting apple pie. Doesn’t seem possible but those are the figures. I am not even going to think about how many years I have been doing that.)
GOD BLESS AMERICA, OUR TROOPS and ALL THOSE WHO CARE FOR and PROTECT US.
This morning I had to make an early trip to the Pharmacy. One of the employees was up on a ladder installing a flag holder. A new American Flag was standing up against the wall and by the time I came out of the store, it was hanging. It just thrills me and makes me so proud. It’s time Folks to install a flag on your front porch if you do not already have one. I would love to see one on every house in Fort Benton. Let’s be the Flag City of Montana.
By Muncie
3/23/16
HAPPY EASTER
May you have a wonderful religious or just a holiday with family and friends? May the spring warmth of renewal be yours in abundance? (I didn’t get that from a card. It’s my own stuff.)
WOMEN VETS TEA
There was a very disappointing turnout of the lovely Tea last Saturday that was sponsored by the American Legion. There were 80 invitations sent out and 10 women attended.
All the tables at the Sunrise Bluffs dining room were set with lace tablecloths and each place had a beautiful tea cup from private collections. There were dainty cakes and cookies with a wide variety of tea choices.
Lovely Jamie Carrier entertained us with her guitar and great singing. I felt sad for those organizers who spent so much time and effort in setting up and baking desserts. I am speaking for the other 9 women who attended that we appreciated your efforts and had a very lovely time.
This event reminds me of long ago when there was a Red Hat organization. It fell apart because of the lack of participation.
This message is for all organizations and other events happening in Fort Benton. Come on Folks! Get off your couch, and away from the TV and Smart Phones. Get out and about, volunteer, and get to know your neighbor. O.K. I have said enough and know I will be in hot water again.
A cute meeting happened at the Buffs that made my visit happier. Mrs. Burmeister came up to me and introduced herself, (she is Tim’s Mom.) I told her that I call Tim “Boss,” and she said that she calls him “Son.” I should have asked her to use her influence with Tim to keep me on another year.
AMERICAN LEGION
This organization has a fund raiser catalog that has food products like pasta etc. There are some really neat gifts for wives to buy their husbands. There are food items for men to take hunting or fishing trip. It would be a different one-of-a-kind gift.
If you are interested in a catalog or seeing one, call Diane Jones @ 406-270-7021. She would be happy to accommodate you.
PARADISE
I have to explain about the BIRD article I had in the River Press last week. I should have realized that hardly anyone except those who live in Carter would understand.
When I said that the Robins and Meadowlarks must have known that Paradise was in Carter, my thought about that was because the Carter Bar, (as it is called in the newspapers,) is actually named Paradise. Do you out of town-ers, who read the River Press, get my drift? Hopefully you will now understand.
Paradise Strip Bar is now closed and just briefly I inquired about what went on at the Chouteau County Courthouse Friday morning. (Bethany will report on the whole story.) The owner has to wait about 3 months before there will be a hearing on the license. He will reopen as just as the Carter Bar. I am really not concerned as I never frequented the Paradise Strip Bar. I would rather spend my time watching the birds. I wonder if the birds will still hang around Carter now that the Paradise is gone. Tweet Tweet!
BINGO
By the time you read this the past Monday night was the second to last night for this season. Next Monday will be the last so come on over and make it a big one for the VFW fundraiser.
In the meanwhile, you can play at the Golden Age Senior Center on Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. and at the Sunrise Bluffs on Friday evenings. I still cannot believe that I like Bingo. Perhaps it is just liking to get out of the house. See you there.
THE MOON
The full moon will be Wednesday evening. It will rise at 6:06 p.m. and set at 6:38 the next morning. I am writing this on Monday and already at night the moon is lighting up my rooms on the south side of the house. The skies have been clear most nights. Do you ever step out of the house at night and see the splendor in the sky? We are able to witness most every night the wonder of the universe and do we? I’m going to make an effort from now on.
C.C.P.A.
On Saturday evening April 2nd will be Pub Night at the Ag Center. By popular demand the C.C.P.A. Board brings back Tom Rigney and Flambeau. It is billed as raising the roof so come over and enjoy a great evening. I would like to watch some of our dancing partners on the floor. Bring your family and friends and enjoy the musical evening. It is spring and time to get out of the house. Make the effort and I know you will enjoy yourselves.
Here is another example of my wish that the Elementary School Auditorium would have every seat filled with standing room only. So much work is put into arranging the C.C.P.A. programs so please make an effort to come to the performances. If you like music, you will like C.C.P.A. There are two performances left this season. Let’s pack it in. See you there.
LOMA DAYS
On April 2nd Loma Days will be in full swing. I know this message is a week and a half ahead of time but it is already on my calendar. I look forward to the fresh made donuts and the Taco Salads by Chandee. It is also fun to browse the Vendor’s tables. You never know what you will find that is a treasure to you. I’ll see you there; in fact, I’ll see you here, there, and everywhere.
OBSERVATIONS
There are so many kinds of apples, that if you ate a new one every day, it would take 20 years to try them all. (I figured that out and it means there are 7,300 kinds of apples. That also means that I eat 365 apples a year not counting apple pie. Doesn’t seem possible but those are the figures. I am not even going to think about how many years I have been doing that.)
GOD BLESS AMERICA, OUR TROOPS and ALL THOSE WHO CARE FOR and PROTECT US.
This morning I had to make an early trip to the Pharmacy. One of the employees was up on a ladder installing a flag holder. A new American Flag was standing up against the wall and by the time I came out of the store, it was hanging. It just thrills me and makes me so proud. It’s time Folks to install a flag on your front porch if you do not already have one. I would love to see one on every house in Fort Benton. Let’s be the Flag City of Montana.
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
VIEW from the BRIDGE
By Muncie
11/11/15
HELLO AGAIN
I want to extent gratitude to my readers for all your kind thoughts about missing me and the hugs, concern, and love that you have bestowed upon me. There are so many of you out there in River Press land who gave me comfort at a very sad time. My greatest comfort is in the fact that I am not alone in grieving and just a smile of understanding these last few weeks have been what I have been holding onto.
VETERANS DAY
I want to thank all of you Veterans for your service to our country. From WWII to today you have kept our country free. It takes great dedication to do what you do. I also thank the families of those Veterans for the sacrifice you endured. You are very special people and I am so proud of all of you. God bless you and your families.
I also want to thank our VFW and American Legion for their organizations and what they do for Fort Benton.
See you on The Old Bridge on Wednesday and at the dinner that evening at the Sunrise Bluffs.
THE BIGGEST QUESTION
“What is going on?” The many people that I speak to, friends, visitors, and strangers, always ask the same question. “What is going on in town? Trust me when I say that I am usually the last to know. I do not do Face Book. In order to correct that situation I have been in touch with the organizations in town to write once a month when their meetings are held. We would like to know some insight into what they have done, what they are doing, and what they are planning on doing. Do they need help with any particular project and perhaps there is someone out there whose talent could be incorporated?
I asked for help a few months ago with the Veterans Photo Program and I now have two volunteers who are going to help me “catch up.” I have about six photos to post, frame, and hang on the wall. I have bios to type up and many to be corrected. I merely had to ask and I hope that other organizations are successful with volunteers.
So look forward to these new additions to the River Press and then perhaps you will not have to ask, “What is going on?”
AFTER THE FACT
I know that most of the View is after the fact but I feel that I want to tell you my impressions of different events that have taken place the few weeks that I took some time out.
TUESDAY NIGHT DINNER
The last Tuesday night dinner that was held at the Golden Age Senior Center was very enjoyable and filled to capacity. Our entertainment consisted of Ellie Stensland’s daughter-in-law, Julia, and her three children from Ulm. Their ages are 10, 9, and 8 years of age. Perhaps you remember their picture was in the River Press with their names. The children played the piano and sang in harmony. It was an awesome performance and I hope they return soon.
I spoke with Julia afterward and found that they began their piano lessons at 8 years old. The boys played several duets and their sister played several pieces that I could not play after 8 years of taking lessons.
The amazing fact about these children was as their mother put it, “Taking piano lessons was not an option.” The point is that kids may not want to take lessons but once they enter the world of music they will understand.
C.C.P.A. BOOKLET
Because Connie Jenkins was using her home to put together the booklet for the season and she was a bit shorthanded she asked me to join in on the fun of putting the booklet together.
Folks, do you have any idea what is involved. Do you have any idea the work that is put into that organization? I didn’t have a clue but what an eye opener that day was.
We cut and pasted and cut and pasted. There were phone calls made to verify if the advertisers wanted changes. At the concerts, I get a booklet, go through it about the shows and glance at the advertisers. What would we do without the advertisers and the sponsors? I know that we clap for them on the night of the convert but from now on I will make an effort to thank them personally.
I know that son Randy Morger, the Master of Ceremonies, talks about the artists but do you read about them in the booklet because reading stays in your mind better than hearing it. These performers are artists whose talent is their livelihood. Get to know them a little better. It makes life so much more interesting to learn about other people’s lives. It’s a whole new world out there.
C.C.P.A. CONCERT
There was a Chouteau County Performing Arts program on October 24th. The Great Falls Symphonic Choir with 100 voices performing gave one of the best concerts we have ever had. Near the end of the show the women came off the stage and lined up in the two aisles. They sang Amazing Grace and it was the nearest to heaven than I am going to get. It was simply and truly the most heart-warming event ever.
By the time you get this edition of the River Press, it may be too late to hear about the concert the evening of the 11th. Scott Kirby will be performing and I guarantee that you will enjoy that evening immensely. Scott has performed in Fort Benton before and is back by popular demand. According to the booklet he has a whole new show and will still include the rag time piano. Scott is now a watercolor artist as well as song writer. I certainly hope that you have not missed it. My hope, and it just my opinion, that the auditorium is filled. Having only half the seats or less occupied is not my expectation or acceptable in my opinion. I would like to see all 400 seats filled. Do it the C.C.P.A. Board Members, for Fort Benton’s reputation, and for me, please. It is my dream. See you there!
THE MOON
Were you able to view the eclipse of the moon last month with it also being closest to the earth? I really enjoyed it because I won’t be around for the next one.
The November moon is called the Full Beaver Moon or the Frosty Moon. It is the time to set the beaver traps before the swamps freeze over to ensure a good supply of beaver hats at that time. The beavers are also actively preparing for winter according to the Alumax. The full moon will be on Wednesday, November 25th the day before Thanksgiving.
Last night, Saturday the 7th, on our way home from Great Falls about 8:00 p.m. I asked my driver to stop at the top of the hill just off the highway. What a thrill my vision beheld. It looked as if the stars were going to fall to the ground. The sky was completely filled with stars and I could see the Milky Way.
I went to a Planetarium many years ago and when the speaker turned out the lights everyone gasped at the sight of the stars. He said, “You know that you have this show almost every night if you just go outside.” Since I live on a corner I have too many street lights on two sides of the house and across the street to view the sky. I’ll bet that all of you ranchers and farmers have great views of the sky.
I have heard that on these Smart Phones you can be made aware of when the Northern Lights can be seen. I am not smart enough for a Smart Phone.
FOR OUR VETERANS
A while back, Diane Jones and I did a program to “SUPPOST OUR TROOPS,” by wearing red on Friday. I learned of the program from the internet. We sold 300 t-shirts and I thought that I would see more of them in the summertime when we did not have to wear sweaters or coats. I would like you to renew your commitment to wear your shirts or red on Fridays. You know Folks, those troops are still over there and they are dying for your country. The least you can do is wear red on Fridays.
NEW SUPPORT THE TROOPS
In the last two weeks I saw this commercial repeatedly to Support our Troops. The program to put a green light on your front porch is a simple one. It is very impressive when it shows a block of homes with green lights lighted on their porches.
Let’s make this program work. I tried to urge the American Flag on each home several years ago so we could become the “American Flag City of Montana” but that went over like teaching me Latin or Greek. The “Support the Troops” shirts at least interested 300 people. That was very encouraging. So spread the word about the green bulbs and let us see every house in Fort Benton supporting the Troops.
PIE DAY
I have always felt that it did no harm for “happenings” to be mention in several sections of the River Press. Pie Day at the Golden Age Senior Center will be on Friday, the 13th at 1:00 p.m. with a Bake Sale.
Please note that there is a time change again. It started back many years ago when Pie Day was at 10:00 a.m. In order to attract more customers, the time was changed to 2:00 p.m. which for many of us was a better time. It was a pleasant break in a busy day to enjoy a great piece of homemade pie and tea or coffee. Time flew by and Pie Day was not being supported very well. In order to boost sales, a bake sale was added and the time was changed to11:00, then again it was changed to 1:00, then 12:30 and now back again to 1:00.
I would like everyone to meet on Friday and discuss the time changes with the powers in charge. I would like what is best for the Center but I would also like what is best for those who participate.
You readers can also check out the Golden Age Center section of the River Press for schedules. Remember that anyone can have a very good lunch/dinner at the Center from Monday through Saturday at noon. The Sunday dinner is a 1:00 p.m. My favorite is Meal on Wheels that are delivered to my home. There again is another example of volunteer work to deliver those meals. All the work done at the Center is volunteer and a thankless job. I am declaring here that I appreciate the demanding job that the Board has. Go Seniors!
MISSOURI RIVER MEDICAL CENTER
Have you all signed up for the Community Dinner that the MRMC is hosting for the community on Thursday November 19th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.? You have to R.S.V.P. so just do it now by calling Bryan at the hospital. This is your opportunity to ask all those questions you have for our new C.E.O. Louie King. Put in your 2 cents worth of pros and cons. Talk with the Board of Directors as to their decisions on grants and financing. I know that it will be a very informative evening. See you there.
50’s HOME SCHOOLED
Back to my old days now with - My Mother taught me WISDOM. “When you get to be my age, you will understand.”
GOD BLESS AMERICA, MONTANA, FORT BENTON, OUR TROOPS, OUR POLICE FORCES and WEAR RED ON FRIDAYS.
By Muncie
11/11/15
HELLO AGAIN
I want to extent gratitude to my readers for all your kind thoughts about missing me and the hugs, concern, and love that you have bestowed upon me. There are so many of you out there in River Press land who gave me comfort at a very sad time. My greatest comfort is in the fact that I am not alone in grieving and just a smile of understanding these last few weeks have been what I have been holding onto.
VETERANS DAY
I want to thank all of you Veterans for your service to our country. From WWII to today you have kept our country free. It takes great dedication to do what you do. I also thank the families of those Veterans for the sacrifice you endured. You are very special people and I am so proud of all of you. God bless you and your families.
I also want to thank our VFW and American Legion for their organizations and what they do for Fort Benton.
See you on The Old Bridge on Wednesday and at the dinner that evening at the Sunrise Bluffs.
THE BIGGEST QUESTION
“What is going on?” The many people that I speak to, friends, visitors, and strangers, always ask the same question. “What is going on in town? Trust me when I say that I am usually the last to know. I do not do Face Book. In order to correct that situation I have been in touch with the organizations in town to write once a month when their meetings are held. We would like to know some insight into what they have done, what they are doing, and what they are planning on doing. Do they need help with any particular project and perhaps there is someone out there whose talent could be incorporated?
I asked for help a few months ago with the Veterans Photo Program and I now have two volunteers who are going to help me “catch up.” I have about six photos to post, frame, and hang on the wall. I have bios to type up and many to be corrected. I merely had to ask and I hope that other organizations are successful with volunteers.
So look forward to these new additions to the River Press and then perhaps you will not have to ask, “What is going on?”
AFTER THE FACT
I know that most of the View is after the fact but I feel that I want to tell you my impressions of different events that have taken place the few weeks that I took some time out.
TUESDAY NIGHT DINNER
The last Tuesday night dinner that was held at the Golden Age Senior Center was very enjoyable and filled to capacity. Our entertainment consisted of Ellie Stensland’s daughter-in-law, Julia, and her three children from Ulm. Their ages are 10, 9, and 8 years of age. Perhaps you remember their picture was in the River Press with their names. The children played the piano and sang in harmony. It was an awesome performance and I hope they return soon.
I spoke with Julia afterward and found that they began their piano lessons at 8 years old. The boys played several duets and their sister played several pieces that I could not play after 8 years of taking lessons.
The amazing fact about these children was as their mother put it, “Taking piano lessons was not an option.” The point is that kids may not want to take lessons but once they enter the world of music they will understand.
C.C.P.A. BOOKLET
Because Connie Jenkins was using her home to put together the booklet for the season and she was a bit shorthanded she asked me to join in on the fun of putting the booklet together.
Folks, do you have any idea what is involved. Do you have any idea the work that is put into that organization? I didn’t have a clue but what an eye opener that day was.
We cut and pasted and cut and pasted. There were phone calls made to verify if the advertisers wanted changes. At the concerts, I get a booklet, go through it about the shows and glance at the advertisers. What would we do without the advertisers and the sponsors? I know that we clap for them on the night of the convert but from now on I will make an effort to thank them personally.
I know that son Randy Morger, the Master of Ceremonies, talks about the artists but do you read about them in the booklet because reading stays in your mind better than hearing it. These performers are artists whose talent is their livelihood. Get to know them a little better. It makes life so much more interesting to learn about other people’s lives. It’s a whole new world out there.
C.C.P.A. CONCERT
There was a Chouteau County Performing Arts program on October 24th. The Great Falls Symphonic Choir with 100 voices performing gave one of the best concerts we have ever had. Near the end of the show the women came off the stage and lined up in the two aisles. They sang Amazing Grace and it was the nearest to heaven than I am going to get. It was simply and truly the most heart-warming event ever.
By the time you get this edition of the River Press, it may be too late to hear about the concert the evening of the 11th. Scott Kirby will be performing and I guarantee that you will enjoy that evening immensely. Scott has performed in Fort Benton before and is back by popular demand. According to the booklet he has a whole new show and will still include the rag time piano. Scott is now a watercolor artist as well as song writer. I certainly hope that you have not missed it. My hope, and it just my opinion, that the auditorium is filled. Having only half the seats or less occupied is not my expectation or acceptable in my opinion. I would like to see all 400 seats filled. Do it the C.C.P.A. Board Members, for Fort Benton’s reputation, and for me, please. It is my dream. See you there!
THE MOON
Were you able to view the eclipse of the moon last month with it also being closest to the earth? I really enjoyed it because I won’t be around for the next one.
The November moon is called the Full Beaver Moon or the Frosty Moon. It is the time to set the beaver traps before the swamps freeze over to ensure a good supply of beaver hats at that time. The beavers are also actively preparing for winter according to the Alumax. The full moon will be on Wednesday, November 25th the day before Thanksgiving.
Last night, Saturday the 7th, on our way home from Great Falls about 8:00 p.m. I asked my driver to stop at the top of the hill just off the highway. What a thrill my vision beheld. It looked as if the stars were going to fall to the ground. The sky was completely filled with stars and I could see the Milky Way.
I went to a Planetarium many years ago and when the speaker turned out the lights everyone gasped at the sight of the stars. He said, “You know that you have this show almost every night if you just go outside.” Since I live on a corner I have too many street lights on two sides of the house and across the street to view the sky. I’ll bet that all of you ranchers and farmers have great views of the sky.
I have heard that on these Smart Phones you can be made aware of when the Northern Lights can be seen. I am not smart enough for a Smart Phone.
FOR OUR VETERANS
A while back, Diane Jones and I did a program to “SUPPOST OUR TROOPS,” by wearing red on Friday. I learned of the program from the internet. We sold 300 t-shirts and I thought that I would see more of them in the summertime when we did not have to wear sweaters or coats. I would like you to renew your commitment to wear your shirts or red on Fridays. You know Folks, those troops are still over there and they are dying for your country. The least you can do is wear red on Fridays.
NEW SUPPORT THE TROOPS
In the last two weeks I saw this commercial repeatedly to Support our Troops. The program to put a green light on your front porch is a simple one. It is very impressive when it shows a block of homes with green lights lighted on their porches.
Let’s make this program work. I tried to urge the American Flag on each home several years ago so we could become the “American Flag City of Montana” but that went over like teaching me Latin or Greek. The “Support the Troops” shirts at least interested 300 people. That was very encouraging. So spread the word about the green bulbs and let us see every house in Fort Benton supporting the Troops.
PIE DAY
I have always felt that it did no harm for “happenings” to be mention in several sections of the River Press. Pie Day at the Golden Age Senior Center will be on Friday, the 13th at 1:00 p.m. with a Bake Sale.
Please note that there is a time change again. It started back many years ago when Pie Day was at 10:00 a.m. In order to attract more customers, the time was changed to 2:00 p.m. which for many of us was a better time. It was a pleasant break in a busy day to enjoy a great piece of homemade pie and tea or coffee. Time flew by and Pie Day was not being supported very well. In order to boost sales, a bake sale was added and the time was changed to11:00, then again it was changed to 1:00, then 12:30 and now back again to 1:00.
I would like everyone to meet on Friday and discuss the time changes with the powers in charge. I would like what is best for the Center but I would also like what is best for those who participate.
You readers can also check out the Golden Age Center section of the River Press for schedules. Remember that anyone can have a very good lunch/dinner at the Center from Monday through Saturday at noon. The Sunday dinner is a 1:00 p.m. My favorite is Meal on Wheels that are delivered to my home. There again is another example of volunteer work to deliver those meals. All the work done at the Center is volunteer and a thankless job. I am declaring here that I appreciate the demanding job that the Board has. Go Seniors!
MISSOURI RIVER MEDICAL CENTER
Have you all signed up for the Community Dinner that the MRMC is hosting for the community on Thursday November 19th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.? You have to R.S.V.P. so just do it now by calling Bryan at the hospital. This is your opportunity to ask all those questions you have for our new C.E.O. Louie King. Put in your 2 cents worth of pros and cons. Talk with the Board of Directors as to their decisions on grants and financing. I know that it will be a very informative evening. See you there.
50’s HOME SCHOOLED
Back to my old days now with - My Mother taught me WISDOM. “When you get to be my age, you will understand.”
GOD BLESS AMERICA, MONTANA, FORT BENTON, OUR TROOPS, OUR POLICE FORCES and WEAR RED ON FRIDAYS.
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
View From The Bridge 2/4/15
VIEW from the BRIDGE
by Muncie
2/4/15
COMPLAINTS
In the last few weeks I have heard more than several complaints that this or that event was missed because they were not aware of it. Event planners must put an article or ad in the River Press a week or two ahead of the event. I try to update but often I do not know what is going on as I am not informed.
Would we have better attendance if you were informed? I wonder or if you are sincere in saying that you would have attended. I am in sympathy with the older crowd because they do not like to go out at night when it is dark. I am in sympathy with parents as getting ready after dinner, homework and bedtime is difficult.
Then the big “MUST” is you have to read The River Press. Check out the Community Calendar and check over the articles that have perhaps have been written about them. Event planners endeavor to get your programs in a couple of weeks ahead of time. You do that and we will read.
If you do not volunteer for community service, please do. Most of the organizations need young blood, new ideas, and those who can spare a few hours to support the community you live in and enjoy. There are many choices in Fort Benton
I can only write about those that I belong to. The General Federation of Woman’s Clubs of Fort Benton has many young women joining and being active. The Joel Overholser Research Center needs help BUT we do not have room for any more volunteers. I cannot remember when I started volunteering there, but from the beginning I have been pushing a new Schwinden Library and newly named Joel Overholser Research Center. It all costs money Folks, that we do not have. (Anyone around with a couple of million to spare?) I think about the fire at the Chouteau County Courthouse years ago that destroyed irreplaceable records.
Joel saved every article that was ever printed in the 50 years that he was editor or the River Press. The volunteers have taken those cut-out articles and put them in some kind of order. If you want to do research on your family, Fort Benton, Chouteau County, Shep, the Missouri, the Blackfeet, and on and on, the Research Center is the place to go.
I have asked many times for families to bring in photos and information on their families. Everyone always tells me that they have always meant to do that but just have not gotten around to it. You are the only one who can do it. Time is ticking away.
REMINDERS
The next C.C.P.A. performance will be next week Friday February 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the Ag Center. It is a Pub Night, one of the more popular events on the C.C.P.A. calendar.
PIE DAY will be the second Friday of the month and that will also be on the 13th at 2:00 p.m. at the Golden Age Senior Center.
RECYCLING will be next Saturday at the Dedman Foundation from 10:00 a.m. to noon.
THE MOON
The February Moon was named the Full Snow Moon or the Hunger Moon. The heaviest snowfall usually occurred during this month making hunting very difficult thus explaining the two names. The full moon is on the 3rd and if you missed it or it was not able to be seen, there should be some bright nights before and after the date.
There was about a three-quarter moon on our way home from Great Falls last Saturday night. I enjoy being able to see the mountains and the fields. Next month the full moon will also be on the 3rd day of March since February is four weeks long.
As I am sitting at my computer looking out at the deck, I see another 4 to 5 inches of snow covering the bbq, the furniture and tables. The temp is at 25 degrees at noon on today, Monday, and it is warmer than over the past weekend. We are half way through winter and let us see a normal warm spring around the corner. As I remember last year, winter hung on forever and went right into summer. It seemed the same for summer right into winter. We missed spring and fall somehow.
I have always believed in global warming as I have served on Environmental Review Boards in several organizations. I remember so well when we were asked to limit our use of our vehicles because of fossil fuel use. We were asked to car pool with two or three others. Battery cars were being developed. People rode their bicycles and walked a lot more. What ever happened to that? Is no one paying attention? What about those cities and towns that have never had flooding before? Am I just that far behind in what is going on?
I am afraid that this has turned into an editorial but perhaps there is someone out there that is “in the know.” Pass it on please.
MONTANA
I have some catching up to do on “The 50 Things You Didn’t Know About Montana.” (By the way, I am over the flu. I must have had a mild case although the Clinic gave me a prescription that lessened the symptoms. My high temp was gone by that evening and I was able to go into public after 24 hrs. of no fever so I could not contaminate anyone else. None of the C.C.P.A. Board Members I was with that weekend became ill. Thank goodness.)
34. The Roe River near Great Falls, Montana, is only 201 ft. long and is considered the world’s shortest river.
35. In 1960, Senator Ted Kennedy rode a bucking bronco named Skyrocket, in Miles City, Montana while stumping for his brother John for President.
36. It is illegal in Montana for a married woman to fish alone on Sundays. It is also illegal for unmarried women to fish alone at all. (When this weather breaks, how many of you women are marching on Helena with me?)
ROBOTICS TEAM
Congratulations to Fort Benton’s first Lego Robotics Team for taking 2nd place in the in the competition in Billings last weekend.
I attended the Robotics presentation that the team presented at the Elementary School a week or so ago. They presented a program on Alzheimer’s and I knew that they were going to place. The team consists of 6th, 7th, and 8th graders and they were awesome in their research. Their knowledge of the subject was strong and clear. Go Robotics Team
I see on the River Press Community Calendar that you have a meeting on Thursday the 5th, at the Library at 5:30 p.m. I hope to drop in to see what you are going to work on next or does the Alzheimer’s research continue?
GOD BLESS AMERICA, OUR TROOPS, and WEAR RED ON FRIDAYS.
by Muncie
2/4/15
COMPLAINTS
In the last few weeks I have heard more than several complaints that this or that event was missed because they were not aware of it. Event planners must put an article or ad in the River Press a week or two ahead of the event. I try to update but often I do not know what is going on as I am not informed.
Would we have better attendance if you were informed? I wonder or if you are sincere in saying that you would have attended. I am in sympathy with the older crowd because they do not like to go out at night when it is dark. I am in sympathy with parents as getting ready after dinner, homework and bedtime is difficult.
Then the big “MUST” is you have to read The River Press. Check out the Community Calendar and check over the articles that have perhaps have been written about them. Event planners endeavor to get your programs in a couple of weeks ahead of time. You do that and we will read.
If you do not volunteer for community service, please do. Most of the organizations need young blood, new ideas, and those who can spare a few hours to support the community you live in and enjoy. There are many choices in Fort Benton
I can only write about those that I belong to. The General Federation of Woman’s Clubs of Fort Benton has many young women joining and being active. The Joel Overholser Research Center needs help BUT we do not have room for any more volunteers. I cannot remember when I started volunteering there, but from the beginning I have been pushing a new Schwinden Library and newly named Joel Overholser Research Center. It all costs money Folks, that we do not have. (Anyone around with a couple of million to spare?) I think about the fire at the Chouteau County Courthouse years ago that destroyed irreplaceable records.
Joel saved every article that was ever printed in the 50 years that he was editor or the River Press. The volunteers have taken those cut-out articles and put them in some kind of order. If you want to do research on your family, Fort Benton, Chouteau County, Shep, the Missouri, the Blackfeet, and on and on, the Research Center is the place to go.
I have asked many times for families to bring in photos and information on their families. Everyone always tells me that they have always meant to do that but just have not gotten around to it. You are the only one who can do it. Time is ticking away.
REMINDERS
The next C.C.P.A. performance will be next week Friday February 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the Ag Center. It is a Pub Night, one of the more popular events on the C.C.P.A. calendar.
PIE DAY will be the second Friday of the month and that will also be on the 13th at 2:00 p.m. at the Golden Age Senior Center.
RECYCLING will be next Saturday at the Dedman Foundation from 10:00 a.m. to noon.
THE MOON
The February Moon was named the Full Snow Moon or the Hunger Moon. The heaviest snowfall usually occurred during this month making hunting very difficult thus explaining the two names. The full moon is on the 3rd and if you missed it or it was not able to be seen, there should be some bright nights before and after the date.
There was about a three-quarter moon on our way home from Great Falls last Saturday night. I enjoy being able to see the mountains and the fields. Next month the full moon will also be on the 3rd day of March since February is four weeks long.
As I am sitting at my computer looking out at the deck, I see another 4 to 5 inches of snow covering the bbq, the furniture and tables. The temp is at 25 degrees at noon on today, Monday, and it is warmer than over the past weekend. We are half way through winter and let us see a normal warm spring around the corner. As I remember last year, winter hung on forever and went right into summer. It seemed the same for summer right into winter. We missed spring and fall somehow.
I have always believed in global warming as I have served on Environmental Review Boards in several organizations. I remember so well when we were asked to limit our use of our vehicles because of fossil fuel use. We were asked to car pool with two or three others. Battery cars were being developed. People rode their bicycles and walked a lot more. What ever happened to that? Is no one paying attention? What about those cities and towns that have never had flooding before? Am I just that far behind in what is going on?
I am afraid that this has turned into an editorial but perhaps there is someone out there that is “in the know.” Pass it on please.
MONTANA
I have some catching up to do on “The 50 Things You Didn’t Know About Montana.” (By the way, I am over the flu. I must have had a mild case although the Clinic gave me a prescription that lessened the symptoms. My high temp was gone by that evening and I was able to go into public after 24 hrs. of no fever so I could not contaminate anyone else. None of the C.C.P.A. Board Members I was with that weekend became ill. Thank goodness.)
34. The Roe River near Great Falls, Montana, is only 201 ft. long and is considered the world’s shortest river.
35. In 1960, Senator Ted Kennedy rode a bucking bronco named Skyrocket, in Miles City, Montana while stumping for his brother John for President.
36. It is illegal in Montana for a married woman to fish alone on Sundays. It is also illegal for unmarried women to fish alone at all. (When this weather breaks, how many of you women are marching on Helena with me?)
ROBOTICS TEAM
Congratulations to Fort Benton’s first Lego Robotics Team for taking 2nd place in the in the competition in Billings last weekend.
I attended the Robotics presentation that the team presented at the Elementary School a week or so ago. They presented a program on Alzheimer’s and I knew that they were going to place. The team consists of 6th, 7th, and 8th graders and they were awesome in their research. Their knowledge of the subject was strong and clear. Go Robotics Team
I see on the River Press Community Calendar that you have a meeting on Thursday the 5th, at the Library at 5:30 p.m. I hope to drop in to see what you are going to work on next or does the Alzheimer’s research continue?
GOD BLESS AMERICA, OUR TROOPS, and WEAR RED ON FRIDAYS.
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
View From The Bridge 9/17/14
VIEW from the BRIDGE
By Muncie
9/17/14
LEVEE WALKING TRAIL
Two weeks ago I gave you a list of the benches and tables on the Levee Trail between the Lewis and Clark Memorial and the Sunrise Bluffs. I said that I would do the next one when I walked that week but I did not have an opportunity because of rain and winter setting in.
Today, (Sunday morning the 14th,) I was able with help from daughter Lisa, to check out the trail between the Grand Union Hotel and the B.L.M. Interpretive Center. Please remember the Kotstad, Our Visitors, General Federation of Women’s Club of Fort Benton, Ritland/Kassmeier, Worrall/Stillwell, Morrow, (second bench for General Federation of Woman’s Club of Fort Benton), Kegel, Erickson, Beecher, Morger, and Willett families. Their generosity was a very important part of the Walking Trail. It is so history oriented and their loved ones to be remembered.
CLINT EASTWOOD
This is a story I could not tell you until some facts came to my attention. It concerns a movie, “Thunderbolt and Lightfoot,” made in 1973, and movie star Clint Eastwood. A few scenes were filmed here in Fort Benton on the Missouri River Levee.
When I moved to Fort Benton in 1993, I was told that Clint Eastwood sat on a bench along the levee across the street from the old Price Rite that was located right on the corner of 16th and Front St. The new Price Rite was built in 1990.
I will fast forward to the year that I volunteered to paint the three wooden benches between the Grand Union and the Old Fire Hall. The City of Fort Benton provided the paint and I gave those old benches two coats of paint.
So, what happened? I got bursitis in my shoulder and went for therapy for three months. That was the beginning of the Memorial Bench project by replacing the wooden benches with cement benches that demanded no maintenance.
As the project moved along the levee, all the wooden benches were replaced. I do not remember the exact date but a long while after; I realized the bench that Clint sat on was gone. What had I done? I could have used it as a fund raiser, auctioning or raffling it off. The bench was gone forever but not my guilty feelings. I dared not tell anyone. Some people could be very upset, (perhaps…who knew or paid attention.) After all, we do not have a movie made with a big star like Clint Eastwood in Fort Benton very often.
And, the rest of the story …one evening this summer I saw in my TV directory that “Thunderbolt and Lightfoot,” was scheduled. I watched it and much to my relief my guilty feelings disappeared as I realized that Clint did not sit on a bench. He sat on the ground by a cottonwood tree close to the Grand Union.
While I was making my confession to son Randy, he related his story. He and Mark Johnsrud were on the roof of a building across the street watching the whole filming. He knew exactly which tree it was. It was not one of the cottonwoods that were cut down this summer. It still stands, very tall and stately as it was years ago.
I have some more stories about the making of this movie that were told to me today after talking with several people. Everyone has a story and if you have one about this filming, please let me know at 622-3217.
I have a cross-stitch sign made by my daughter Jennifer that reads, “I Wonder What It Was I Worried About a Year Ago.” I should change it to “Years Ago,” because I did worry about those benches for many years. Thank goodness for old movies on TV. P.S. It was not a very good movie. Kind of corny.
WEATHER
I wrote last week that summer may turn directly into winter. I also said that I was looking forward to Indian summer. Am I a good weather predictor or what? I met Editor Tim on the trail and he checked his smart phone and said that it was supposed to be 88 degrees on Thursday. I will have to get out early on those hot days to walk. Enjoy while it lasts.
PIE DAY
Last Friday was the most fun day ever at the Golden Age Senior Center. Gail Fischer, who is Executive Director of Travel Montana, was in Fort Benton on a PIE TRAIL. In the last few weeks she has had 15 pieces of pie in a trail across Central Montana. Our Golden Age Center was the only one of its kind. All the others the Pie Trail led to were restaurants. She ate different kinds of pies in each of her stops. So far the best pie was in a Denton restaurant. The pie cost in Fort Benton, although very delicious, was the least expensive. Other pie costs began at $3.50. (At our Center pie and coffee are $3.00.) Gail said the most expensive pie on the trail was $4.50 for huckleberry pie. (I paid $5.00 for a small slice of huckleberry in Seely Lake and the price of a whole pie was $35.00.)
Gail was a delightful story teller and we hope she returns soon to visit. The PIE TRAIL will be on a website soon. I will let you know as soon as I get the info.
J.V. FOOTBALL
I was able to go to the J.V. game on Monday the 8th. The stands were about half occupied with parents and grandparents. There were a few of senior citizens who usually attend every sporting event. I did not have to learn the Shorthorns fight song as we sang the “Fort Benton High Your Grand.” Bethany Monroe joined me in the stands, commented that I sang along, and that I knew all the words. I have learned a lot in 21 years and the fight song was one of the first. Loving football and basketball was also on the agenda.
Again I will say that I am sorry that I do not write enough about girls’ sports. I do enjoy reading about girls excelling in sports and was very happy to see the Sports supplement in the River Press.
CARROLL COLLEGE
I am sure I have written much about my grandson, Bryan Graupmann, who is a senior this year and is a Saints defensive end. (He is going to be a nurse and he is a big guy.)
He was injured a week ago Saturday in the first few minutes of the game at the Southern Oregon University. I am writing about this because so many of you ask me how Bryan is doing. The team doctor thinks he may have torn something in his leg and an MRI was not done this past week. He has a brace on it and was not able to play this past Saturday. I appreciate all your kind thoughts.
THE MOON
I have not seen many full moons lately because of cloud cover. I was giving you the names of each month’s moons but because I did not write since March, that info fell way behind.
October is a different story because without checking I believe it will be called the Harvest Moon. It should be a bright orange color. One of my fondest memories was a Long Horn football game when there was the full Harvest Moon. Wally and I started singing, “Shine on Harvest Moon,” and all the seniors around us joined in. What a fun time!
GOD BLESS AMERICA, OUR TROOPS and WEAR RED ON FRIDAYS.
By Muncie
9/17/14
LEVEE WALKING TRAIL
Two weeks ago I gave you a list of the benches and tables on the Levee Trail between the Lewis and Clark Memorial and the Sunrise Bluffs. I said that I would do the next one when I walked that week but I did not have an opportunity because of rain and winter setting in.
Today, (Sunday morning the 14th,) I was able with help from daughter Lisa, to check out the trail between the Grand Union Hotel and the B.L.M. Interpretive Center. Please remember the Kotstad, Our Visitors, General Federation of Women’s Club of Fort Benton, Ritland/Kassmeier, Worrall/Stillwell, Morrow, (second bench for General Federation of Woman’s Club of Fort Benton), Kegel, Erickson, Beecher, Morger, and Willett families. Their generosity was a very important part of the Walking Trail. It is so history oriented and their loved ones to be remembered.
CLINT EASTWOOD
This is a story I could not tell you until some facts came to my attention. It concerns a movie, “Thunderbolt and Lightfoot,” made in 1973, and movie star Clint Eastwood. A few scenes were filmed here in Fort Benton on the Missouri River Levee.
When I moved to Fort Benton in 1993, I was told that Clint Eastwood sat on a bench along the levee across the street from the old Price Rite that was located right on the corner of 16th and Front St. The new Price Rite was built in 1990.
I will fast forward to the year that I volunteered to paint the three wooden benches between the Grand Union and the Old Fire Hall. The City of Fort Benton provided the paint and I gave those old benches two coats of paint.
So, what happened? I got bursitis in my shoulder and went for therapy for three months. That was the beginning of the Memorial Bench project by replacing the wooden benches with cement benches that demanded no maintenance.
As the project moved along the levee, all the wooden benches were replaced. I do not remember the exact date but a long while after; I realized the bench that Clint sat on was gone. What had I done? I could have used it as a fund raiser, auctioning or raffling it off. The bench was gone forever but not my guilty feelings. I dared not tell anyone. Some people could be very upset, (perhaps…who knew or paid attention.) After all, we do not have a movie made with a big star like Clint Eastwood in Fort Benton very often.
And, the rest of the story …one evening this summer I saw in my TV directory that “Thunderbolt and Lightfoot,” was scheduled. I watched it and much to my relief my guilty feelings disappeared as I realized that Clint did not sit on a bench. He sat on the ground by a cottonwood tree close to the Grand Union.
While I was making my confession to son Randy, he related his story. He and Mark Johnsrud were on the roof of a building across the street watching the whole filming. He knew exactly which tree it was. It was not one of the cottonwoods that were cut down this summer. It still stands, very tall and stately as it was years ago.
I have some more stories about the making of this movie that were told to me today after talking with several people. Everyone has a story and if you have one about this filming, please let me know at 622-3217.
I have a cross-stitch sign made by my daughter Jennifer that reads, “I Wonder What It Was I Worried About a Year Ago.” I should change it to “Years Ago,” because I did worry about those benches for many years. Thank goodness for old movies on TV. P.S. It was not a very good movie. Kind of corny.
WEATHER
I wrote last week that summer may turn directly into winter. I also said that I was looking forward to Indian summer. Am I a good weather predictor or what? I met Editor Tim on the trail and he checked his smart phone and said that it was supposed to be 88 degrees on Thursday. I will have to get out early on those hot days to walk. Enjoy while it lasts.
PIE DAY
Last Friday was the most fun day ever at the Golden Age Senior Center. Gail Fischer, who is Executive Director of Travel Montana, was in Fort Benton on a PIE TRAIL. In the last few weeks she has had 15 pieces of pie in a trail across Central Montana. Our Golden Age Center was the only one of its kind. All the others the Pie Trail led to were restaurants. She ate different kinds of pies in each of her stops. So far the best pie was in a Denton restaurant. The pie cost in Fort Benton, although very delicious, was the least expensive. Other pie costs began at $3.50. (At our Center pie and coffee are $3.00.) Gail said the most expensive pie on the trail was $4.50 for huckleberry pie. (I paid $5.00 for a small slice of huckleberry in Seely Lake and the price of a whole pie was $35.00.)
Gail was a delightful story teller and we hope she returns soon to visit. The PIE TRAIL will be on a website soon. I will let you know as soon as I get the info.
J.V. FOOTBALL
I was able to go to the J.V. game on Monday the 8th. The stands were about half occupied with parents and grandparents. There were a few of senior citizens who usually attend every sporting event. I did not have to learn the Shorthorns fight song as we sang the “Fort Benton High Your Grand.” Bethany Monroe joined me in the stands, commented that I sang along, and that I knew all the words. I have learned a lot in 21 years and the fight song was one of the first. Loving football and basketball was also on the agenda.
Again I will say that I am sorry that I do not write enough about girls’ sports. I do enjoy reading about girls excelling in sports and was very happy to see the Sports supplement in the River Press.
CARROLL COLLEGE
I am sure I have written much about my grandson, Bryan Graupmann, who is a senior this year and is a Saints defensive end. (He is going to be a nurse and he is a big guy.)
He was injured a week ago Saturday in the first few minutes of the game at the Southern Oregon University. I am writing about this because so many of you ask me how Bryan is doing. The team doctor thinks he may have torn something in his leg and an MRI was not done this past week. He has a brace on it and was not able to play this past Saturday. I appreciate all your kind thoughts.
THE MOON
I have not seen many full moons lately because of cloud cover. I was giving you the names of each month’s moons but because I did not write since March, that info fell way behind.
October is a different story because without checking I believe it will be called the Harvest Moon. It should be a bright orange color. One of my fondest memories was a Long Horn football game when there was the full Harvest Moon. Wally and I started singing, “Shine on Harvest Moon,” and all the seniors around us joined in. What a fun time!
GOD BLESS AMERICA, OUR TROOPS and WEAR RED ON FRIDAYS.
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